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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1892

Page

4

Go h Wid NoeHan: execution set at Wise Court House

Report covers the announced hangings of Jutee Linen, Boeuw Marshall, and Taylor at Wise Court House west Friday at ten to two with a reprieve until after the Supreme Court's decision. Witnesses recount the murder of the Taylor family and vow revenge if Taylor is freed.

Uhirsnghe Jutee Linen Boeuw Marshall Oo Taylor West Priday Wiee Court House Diastein Annals of Virginia Oomber Taylor Wise Court Houe Palm Hall Tulton Hall Hin

Backlen's Arnica Salve Advertisement Claim

An old style ad promotes Backlen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers and various skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and satisfaction promise. It lists price as 25 cents per box and credits McParland & Co as the sellers.

McParland, & Co

Train dispatchers to gain ten dollar monthly raise

The East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railroad will raise train dispatchers pay by ten dollars per month starting January 1. Telegraph operators who first applied for increases oppose the decision, arguing discrimination and questioning the grounds for the raise. A separate sworn affidavit from Frank J. Crensey of Toledo notes a business interest, while a notary public confirms the oath.

Knoxvinut East Tennee Virginia & Georgia

Two Hearts United at Boone's Creek in Wedlock

On last Thursday at Boone's Creek William Range and Miss Elnora Cor were united in marriage. The bride's mother is sister to Mrs Fieldberg of this city.

Boone's Creek William Range Elnora Cor Fieldberg

Drummond's Lighting Remedy Promises Fast Rheumatism Relief

An advertisement touts Dr. Drummond's Lighting Remedy for rheumatism sold in large bottles at five dollars each. It claims direct action at the pain seat, immediate relief, and prepaid delivery to any address. Agents are sought for distribution.

Malden Lane N. Y

Senator Chandler Proposes One Year Immigration Suspension

A bill prepared by Senator Chandler seeks a one year suspension of immigration from all regions except North and South America. The measure targets unlawful entrants and those aiding them, with penalties under existing laws and provisions for sending the accused back to their countries.

Wasmsatos Dec Chandler

Dr Hale's Household Ointment Claims World Cure All

An ad promotes Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a universal remedy. It claims to cure catarrh neuralgia rheumatism piles salt rheum granulated eyelids coughs colds pneumonia bronchitis chilblains sores corns and bunions, with internal use possible. Sold cheap in large boxes at Melarland & Co's drug store.

Melarland & Co's

Blood Purifier Claim Sparks Confidence and Return Policy

An ad-like fragment promotes a blood purifier named Golien 1 Disco by Dr Pierce's group promising relief from dyspepsia skin affections and impure blood with a money back guarantee. It claims superiority and urges purchasers to trust the product despite multiple doses and prices offered.

Pierce

Ventriloquist Prank Confuses Town Visitors

A Johnson City party touring the South, including Col Edwin Fitzgerald and Capt Miller, amused townsfolk in Bristol and later Johnson City when a loud murder cry proved to be a ventriloquist’s trick by Mr J M Boyd of Johnson City. The group praised local resources and climate after a day trip with their private car.

Edwin Fitzgerald Capt. Miller United States Navy Col’k Colyer Wm. Lain New York Capitalista Bristol Col. McIntyre Citizens Bank Johnson City

Best Ointment Praised By Readers In Danville Olive Hill

From Danville and Olive Hill Kentucky letters praise Dr Hal Household Ointment for scrofula and erysipelas. A Danville user reports back sores healed after two boxes. A Olive Hill mother says her 12 year old daughter’s eye erysipelas symptoms cleared after one box. McParland & Co drug store sells it.

Danville Mra J. Naebers McParland & Co

Chattanooga Times souvenir salutes Gen John T Wilder

The Chattanooga Times souvenir edition lauds Gen John T Wilder for his pivotal role in the city’s early growth. It recalls his steadfast friendship through sunshine and adversity and urges recognition of his services to Chattanooga.

Chattanooga John T. Wilder

Opposition for Cleveland: guess on new speaker candidate

Reported movement among Ohio and West Virginia legislators seeks a Cleveland aligned speaker. No single candidate stands out, though William Wilson of West Virginia is cited. Springer’s reappointment would risk friction with Cleveland, while Crisp’s section is denied by Springer. Breckinridge of Kentucky pursues ambition.

Wilson West Virginia Cleveland Springer Crinp Ile Crisp Breckinridge Kentucky

Guaranteed Cure for Coughs and Colds Ad Offered

Dr Kings New Discovery is advertised with a money back guarantee if you trial the remedy for lung throat or chest troubles and see no benefit. Free trial bottles at McFarland Co's Drug Store. Large size 50 cents and 1.00 later line notes pricing and store.

Dr. King McFarland & Co's

Three Candidates Seen For Judge Turney's Seat

Gallatin Tenn Dec 8 The Middle Tennessee bar weighs successors to Judge Turney on the Supreme bench. Leading contenders include Judge Bearden of Shelbyville John S Wilkes of Pulaski and Chancellor Geo B Seay of Gallatin. Seay's fourteen years on the bench and his Civil War service are highlighted as strengths.

Gallatin, Tenn Middle Tennessee Turney Bearden Shelbyville John 8. Wilkes Pulaski Geo. B. Seay Gallatin Forrest

Mrs. H. C. Rhea Recovers Using Hale's Household Tea

Milford Nebraska resident Mrs. H C Rhea suffered from a mix of female weakness and liver and kidney troubles. She reports full health restoration after using Dr Hale's Household Tea sold by McFarland & Co at 25 and 50 cents per package.

Milford

Handle Factory Under Construction in Carnegie

Machinery for the new Carmichen and Miller handle factory in Carnegie has arrived and been positioned. Work will begin within days, likely early next week, with powder received by the cap load and daily production of several tightly wound handles starting soon.

Carmichen & Miller Carnegie

Drexel Morgan Buy Western Union Rumor Denied

A rumor spreads on small streets in Palve in mar New York denying reports that Drexel Morgan had acquired control of Western Union. Authorities and local observers call the claim false and unverified.

New York Drexel Morgan Goold Western Union

Drummond Lightning Remedy Ad Seeks Agents

A vintage ad promotes Drummond Medicine Co with a lightning remedy claimed to relieve pain instantly. It offers one bottle for five dollars and urges readers to write for agent opportunities from 480 Maiden Lane New York.

City Chief of Police Convicted in County Court

In Jonesbaro County Court Chief of Police Campbell was found guilty of assault and faces a light fine. Butterworth was acquitted while T. S. Garrett, a colored man, was found guilty and fined. John Orr and John Crouch in the Seaver & Summers cane case were continued until the next term as all other cases were postponed. Court adjourned to resume next week.

Jonesbaro Campbell Butterworth T.S. Garrett John Orr John Crouch Seaver & Summers

Electric Bitters Leads As Top Medicinal Tonic

Since its introduction Electric Bitters has surged to the front as a pure medicinal tonic and alterative. It treats stomach liver and kidney ailments and drives malaria from the system. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price 50 cents per bottle. Sold by McFarland U. I. Contract. The Watauga Water Company installed a small water works system in Unicoi City last week for the Unake Tron Company. Water will be supplied to the company hotel boarding house and office. They are sending material to Elizabethtyn for parties there.

McFarland U Watauga Water Company Unicoi City Unake Tron Company Elizabethtyn Ghia Pine Elgin Geuts Fay Eunie Durban Ant Heath Pennington Tex Exrine Waton Co Holf Businder Americd True &O Augusta

Untitled historical remedy snippet with faded names

Fragmentary OCR text describes a panacea era remedy for coughs and chest complaints. Mentions names like Mel Hae and Si pees Tite and claims a great remedy, with vague references to trials and bottles. Poor readability limits precise facts or verifiable events.

Pan-Tina

Chancery Court Adjourns to Reopen on the Nineteenth

Chancery Court adjourned yesterday after a few more cases and will reconvene for a second term on the nineteenth. Judge Smith is at his home in Jonesboro today and will travel to Rogersville to hold court Monday.

Chancery Court

Verdict Unanimous For Hale’s Household Cough Cure

A unanimous verdict by the public jury declares Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure effective for coughs colds and bronchial troubles. The ad claims speedy cures and urges trying a bottle, sold by McFarland & Co., druggists.

Hale McFarland & Co

Water Project Adds Line To Watauga System

A Chicago water motor line is installed at War l and Frivergs by the Watauga Water Company to supply their wallance tails, reported as performing well. The rest of the text contains garbled medical and personal content with no clear additional reportable facts.

Chicago Warl & Frivergs Watauga Water Company

Free Tree to the World's Fale Promoted by Wide Appeal

An old paper fragment advertises a broad appeal offering a free tree to the public. It mentions a forthcoming Almanac and notable figures, with references to a national campaign and a call to action from readers. The notice cites Box 188 as the contact for more details.

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