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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1893
Page
7
The Scimitar reports Tennessee politics set for a pivotal year with governors, U S senators, and congressmen to be chosen. Possible contests involve Gov. Torrey, Isham G. Harris, Josiah Patterson, McDearmon, Benton McMillin, N N Cox, Snodgrass, Gus Enloe, and Imm Richardson amid debates over the Sherman act and silver policy.
The piece discusses possible nominees and factions in Tennessee politics. Josiah Patterson of the Tenth is seen as a near-certain return to Congress, with a high reputation among Democrats. Rice Pierce is named as a possible Populist governor candidate, though overall margins suggest weak chances for Populists. The author notes cross-state observation of populist strength and cites Virginia’s recent election as a cautionary example.
The note suggests Tennessee aims to emulate Virginia by pursuing growth and flourishing like a green bay tree, while the returns fail to identify the path Way.
A Georgia man recounts recovery from mumps followed by chronic indigestion. After three bottles of a dyspepsia remedy he claims complete relief, gain of twelve pounds, and no further medicine. Price 50c per bottle, sold by druggists. Interference in domestic affairs note mentions polygamy on Shoshone reservation and an Arapahoe chief who resists changing his habits.
Canajoharie resident D. W. Fuller praises Dr King's New Discovery as the best cough remedy and would not be without it. Catskill druggist G. A. Dykeman attests to its efficacy after eight uses in his family. Trial bottles are free at McFarland & Co's Drug Store with regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
After years of litigation the Davis w case has settled. The estate of Andrew J. Davis Montana millionaire will be divided among six heirs shortly.
Niagara Falls reports that a baronetcy and an estate spanning Wadesboro and Bodwin in England have passed to Mrs. Maguier, wife of a local laborer. The estate is valued near $1,000,000 with life interest and back rents. Letters from the mayor of Wadesborough support the case.
$100 reward offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. Cure is advertised as constitutional and taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proprietors promote testimonials and list Toledo Ohio address for more information.
Fragmentary notice from a Nashville Tennessee address mentions a School of Shorthand and a board. It references concessions by a method described as four weeks by a tending book turning to twelve weeks and free post to page stone. Further details are unclear.
Town Marshal Phil 58 and officers raided a notorious Birmingham gambling den at midnight. Gunfire erupted as doors opened. Henry Sherman lay dead with a bullet in the heart. Isaac Milton Sam Sterne were fatally wounded. one officer seriously wounded. Twenty-two gamblers fled, with blood drops found indicating others injured.
Milford Nebraska resident Mrs. R C Rhea suffered from complications of female weakness and liver and kidney troubles. She reports full recovery after using Dr Hale's Household Tonic, advertised as pleasant and effective, sold at McFarland & Go's Drug Store for 5 and 50 cents per package.
The body of the robbed Chinaman who disappeared from Asheville, North Carolina, is found in woods near Pine Rock on the Ten neages side. Suspects are jailed in Marshall awaiting coroner's jury verdict. Kipaus Tabules cure jaundive.
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