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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1893

Page

2

Prom Watauua December 18 1893 News Item

Local items report T T Reese returning from Knox ville for Christmas week. J B Ramadell of Boston, owner of the tannery, visits a few days. Charley Bradley Jr died yesterday and is buried today. Jury duty notes from Circuit Court at Jonesbar. G W Hanna buys lumber in Bristol. H A Park moved housekeeping from St Albans. J KR Englebert and family leave for Lukene Pa. Mrs S H Hendrix travels to Blountville to be with burned sister Alice Baumgartner. G W Wigginton and wife visit White Pine. LC Bar lip plans stay at Whitesburg. Harriet Emmett and A J Miller wed December 14 at S H Hendrix’s residence. Rev W E Murrell officiated.

T. T. Reese Knoxville J.B. Ramadell Boston Charley Bradley, Jr Joseph Wolfe Wm. Taylor Jonesbar G. W. Hanna Dover Bristol H. A. Park St. Albana W. Va J. KR. Englebert Lukene H. Hendrix Blountville Alice Baumgartner G W. Wigginton White Pine LC. Barlip Whitesburg Harriet Emmett A. J. Miller Limestone W. E. Murrell

Bucklea's Arnica Salve Advertisement Claim

Bucklea's Arnica Salve promises best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and chapped hands. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price 25 cents per box. Sold by McFarland & Co.

Bucklea McFarland & Co

Baby Ruth Photo Mystery Ties to Cleveland Origins

In New York on December 19 Mrs. Lamont fulfilled a promise by sending Baby Ruth to a photographer, who later learned the infant was the President and Mrs. Cleveland’s granddaughter. The couple opposed broadcasting images for commercial use, yet Mrs. Lamont kept the photo anonymous. The photographer cannot identify the child. The Cleveland family approves of the image, while Lamont safeguards privacy.

New York Frank Leslie Fifth Ave Mucditt

Cure for Headache with Electric Bitters

Remedy claims permanent cure for all headaches and relief of habitual sick headache. Detoxifies the bowels by toning them and assists digestion. Sold in large bottles for fifty cents at McFarland and Co.

McFarland and Co

Jackson Smiths Lift to L N Vacancy in Cincinnati

Jackson Smith was appointed Division Passenger Agent for the Louisville and Nashville at Cincinnati by General Passenger Agent Atmore, filling the post left vacant by Samuel F. B. Morse who moves to Buffalo as Eastern Passenger Agent of the Big Four. Smith, previously Southeastern Agent of the Freight and Passenger Department at Knoxville, is a South Carolina native with a strong traffic record.

Louisville and Nashville Cincinnati Atmore Jackson Smith Samuel F. B. Morse Buffalo Sid J. Gates Smith Southeastern Knoxville South Carolina

Railroad executive Smith named head of Kentucky Central division

Years of service span from 1875 with Atlantic Coast Line to prominent roles in Louisville and Nashville system. Smith served as rate clerk, passenger agent, and regional executive in Knoxville and Richmond, later becoming vice president and treasurer of related railroads. He will oversee the Kentucky Central division in his new post.

Atlantic Coast Hine Wilmington N.C Columbia D. C Richmond Atlantic Coast Line Associated Railways of Virginia Carolinas Smith Louisville and Nashville Southeastern Knoxville Morristown and Cumberland Gap Nashville, Tellico and Charleston Railway Kentucky Central Collier- Journal

A Remarkable Cure After Mumps and Indigestion

J E Mctves of Atlanta declares he suffered mumps eight months earlier and persistent indigestion with pain and constipation. After using three bottles of Gone Dyspepsia Remedy he claimed total recovery, no further medicine, and a twelve pound gain. Price 50 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists.

J. E. Mctves Atlanta, Ga

Procter Named President of Civil Service Commission

Prof John R Procter of Kentucky becomes President of the Civil Service Commission while Mr Lyman moves to a subordinate role. Procters nomination has been confirmed by the Senate.

John R. Procter Kentucky Civil Service Commissin Lyman Procter Senate

Hale's Household Ointment praised by users in early notices

Notices from Mra I I Jacobs of Farmington Maine and D8 Filley Salisbury VI extol Hale's Ointment for varicose veins asthma burns and rheumatism with claims of cures and instant relief. R H Simpson LeRoy NY confirms long term benefit. Price 26 and 50 cents per box. Also note Utah statehood bill passage with Republican filibuster failing and amendment banning polygamy.

R. H. Simpson LeRoy, N. Y Hale McFarland & Co

Dr Hale's Household Tea prometes relief for constipation

Advertisement for Dr Hale's Household Tea promises immediate permanent relief from constipation. It claims a single nightly dose cures the trouble and lists price as 25 and 50 cents. The copy mimics old time patent medicine ads with strong claims and simple dosing.

Mississippi Elects Legislature in Populist Defeat Feature

Mississippi voters chose a new legislature as the central feature of the election. The campaign saw crushing defeats for the Populist ranks, reshaping the state’s political balance.

Mississippi

Dabney Named Assistant Secretary of Agriculture in Surprise Move

The appointment of Charles W. Dabney Jr to be Assistant Secretary of Agriculture surprised observers. Dabney, a Tennessee figure and president of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, is praised as a man of letters and practical science. Secretary Morton aided his selection, aiming to bring scientific attainment to the post.

Charlex W. Dabney Hf Nn Bowen Tennessee Killbrew Mr Hord Hord Washington Bob Maj Beaver Hartevile McMillin Dabney Ada Bis Ae State University Knoxville

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh

A 19th century promotional item offers a $100 reward for proof of failure to cure catarrh. It claims the remedy is constitutional, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, and builds up the body to aid nature. The message asks readers to send for testimonials and lists CHENEY & CO of Toledo as the sellers with a 75 cent price.

Hall J, Cheney & CO Torado

Address all communications thus THE NEW YORK TIMES

The notice directs all communications to THE NEW YORK TIMES at Printing House Square New York City with Nip denoting the archival or legal instruction. The instruction appears in a fragmentary form, indicating formal contact details for correspondence or filings.

THE NEW York Times Printing House Square New York City

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