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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1892

Page

4

Greeneville Bride Leads Large Greeneville Wedding Boom

Miss Mattie Mitchell daughter of W. T. Mitchell was wed in Dr Baker Chattanooga with Rev T B Russell officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s father home attended by Greeneville society. The couple will reside in Chattanooga. On January 3 Miss Mamie Snapp will marry Mr J W Morgan of Asheville NC. More weddings are anticipated.

Greeneville Mattie Mitchell W. T. Mitchell Baker Chattanooga T. B. Russell Morriatown Mamie Snapp J. W. Morgan Asheville N.C

Dr Hale's Household Ointment Promises Wide Remedies

An old advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a universal cure all. It claims to heal catarrh pneumonia coughs colds rheumatism piles salt rheum granulated eyelids sores burns and more and sells boxes for 25 and 50 cents at McKerland & Co's drug store.

McKerland & Co's

Toney Fixed Creditors After Sale Settlement

A report of J. F. Toney, Erwin merchant in Unicoi County, failing and abandoning creditors proved false. He had sold his stock to W. B. McNabb and others, settled in full yesterday, paying two dollars for every dollar owed, ending any creditor stampede.

J. F. Toney Erwin Unicoi County Mr. Toney W. B. McNabb

Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Salve Heal Several Cases

Specimen cases show H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin cured of neuralgia rheumatism stomach liver disorder and emaciation after three bottles of Electric Bitters. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Indiana healed leg sores with three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba had fever sores on his leg deemed incurable. one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. Sold at McMarland & Co Drugs store.

H. Clifford New Cassel Wis Edward Shepherd Harrisburg John Speaker Catawba McMarland & Co

Nebraska Supreme Court Rejects Clay County Writ

The State Supreme Court refused to issue a writ sought by Republicans in a Clay County contest, ordering the Clerk to issue certificates to independents who were elected. The appeal rested on independent candidates being printed twice on the ballots, and the decision ends the court case.

Omaha Neb He Bee Lincoln State Supreme Court Clay County

Testimonial for Dr Hale's Household Ointment and Tea

A Leominster reader credits Dr Hale's remedies with curing chronic eczema after two years of failed physician care. The letter praises relief and recommends McFarland and Co drug store in Adams New York for 95c and 60c products.

Kenyon & Thomas Co. Adams N. Y

Catarrh Cure Challenge Promises Refunds and Mystery

Vague claims arise from a dubious ad promising a remedies refund if readers suffer catarrh symptoms. The copy suggests various throat and breathing ailments and hints at a money back guarantee while warning the reader of possible hoax or misleading marketing. It reads like a fragment of an early 20th century classified advertisement or public notice.

Townsmen urge election of Taylor to Senate in Tennessee

A faction urges support for ex Governor Taylor's bid for the U S Senate. Delegates from across the state rally for his candidacy while reports indicate Democrats largely back him. Citizens from Nashville and other cities await results as campaigns intensify amid questions of urgency and support.

Tennessee Unites Senate Orate Maxweil Nueaville Dleabert Bermber

Divorce Petition and Health Advertisement Contain Wild Claims

A damaged piece reports a divorce bill filed in Jonesboro chancery court alleging cruelty and separation since August with a request for absolute divorce and alimony. The text also blasts a blood purifier product claiming cures for numerous skin and blood diseases with testimonials.

Cadet R. M. Powall Killed in Accidental Revolver Incident

At the State University in Knoxville on Monday, Cadet R. M. Powall, from near Springfield in Robertson County, died when a revolver discharged accidentally while in the hands of his best friend, W. J. Whittorne Jr. Whittorne, son of State Senate elect Whittorne, reportedly said he did not know the pistol was loaded.

State University Knoxville R. M. Powall Springfield Robertson County W. J. Whittorne, Jr Whittorne

Marriage at the Piedmont Ceremony in Knoxville Turned to Hopeful Honeymoon

The ceremony at Piedmont was officiated by Rev. K. C. Atkins. The couple left for Knoxville to spend the holidays and begin their life together. A letter from Littaville praises Botanic Blood Balm for curing long ailments, claiming restored health after years of disability.

Avery Patton Wet Lemort Tory Heig Wien Floren Biog Elizabethton Rev K. C. Atkins Price Littaville, Mo Ull

Coffin Factory Seeks Site for Local Plant

A company of enterprising manufacturers aims to locate a coffin factory here. After initial talks and a site visit planned in a few weeks, they will decide on erection of the plant if the locality satisfies their requirements and drives forward the project.

Enetors Eaquetiete Corre

Trial Bottle Free Remedy Promises Cures Told in Archaic Ad Lingo

A garbled ancient ad extols a free trial bottle to treat consumptions and chest ailments. It touts a mysterious Aunt Sallie and a long loved relative. The text mentions a Drake family grave and a city scene with generic claims of healing.

Jaythy

Fragmentary OCR note with scrambled names and phrases

A garbled OCR excerpt contains scattered names and phrases including references to people such as Pat, Rochester, and Toler. The text is highly unreadable and lacks a coherent narrative or clear event.

Kegley Secures Elizabethton Hotel Foundation Contract

A Johnson City contractor, A. J. Kegley, has secured the foundation contract for the new hotel to be erected at Elizabethton by Henry J. Cook. Details about the project include anticipated timelines and the parties involved, with local business implications for the region.

Elizabethton A. J. Kegley Henry J. Cook Wit Ortiere Hegintine

Marriage License Grants Near Austin Springs

G. Mather, Boy, issued a marriage license to William Giles and Fannie Trent from near Austin Springs, with the couple wed last night at that place. Mather noted the groom’s shivering and country-folk fever on arriving, a common scene when licenses are issued despite warm weather.

Wic G. Mather The Washington William Giles Trent Austin Sprivgs

Wreckers Target Freight Train Near Jolietville

A disruptive band threw rocks and other objects at a freight train No. 8 led by Childress near Jolietville. Officials from Knoxville warn of severe punishment for the assailants as they vow action if identified. Frank J. Cuysey, senior partner of F J Onessry & Co, swore an oath in Toledo that a $100 reward is offered for each unsolved Calvert case.

Enet Uy Childress Luckrees Can Knoxvlife Giry Totro Lucas Frank J. Cuysey F. J. Onessry & Co Dhicu Toledo Sunes State Frank J A. D G. W. Gleason

Pie Tina Trial Bottles Promoted by McParland Co

An old advertisement touts Pie Tina as a remedy for neuralgia gout and consumptive symptoms. It claims many have been saved from terrible coughs and throat pain and offers trial bottles at McParland & Co's drug store for two cents.

McParland & Co

Receiver Appointed for Knox ville Cumberland Gap Line

In Chattanooga Tuesday Judge D M Key granted a receiver for the Knox ville Cumberland Gap and Louisville Bay line. Clarence Corey of New York City, president of the road, was named. Central Trust Company of New York filed the suit, Butler Stillman Hubbard of New York City represented. Bond set at 2500 and approved by the court.

United States Chattanooga D. M. Key Knoxville Cumberland Gap Louisville Clarence Corey New York City Central Trust Company New York Auit Butler, Stillman & Hubbard Wall Street Adram H. Joline Henry W. Calhoun Calhoun Mr. Cary Judge Key E. Francis Irye Trust Company George Cromwell

Fragmented Notice on 1808 Almanac Claims and Claims

A distorted OCR fragment discusses an 1808 calendar year, a world famous medical tool, and a brochure promising astronomical calends. It mentions Hastetter street and various unreadable names, stating items can be obtained with a cont of ident ins and munptoy miro, though details are unclear.

Owen

Trustly Entitled to Dr Hale Household Remedy

Gough Cane is praised as a powerful remedy for coughs colds hoarseness and bronchial issues. It is advertised as a reliable and effective treatment for throat and chest ailments priced at 25 cents per bottle and available at local drug stores.

Theft Allegation Emerges at Hotel Piedmont

A chamber maid at Hotel Piedmont reports £4.00 or $4.00 stolen, allegedly by a porter. An arrest is expected, with trial set for Monday.

Hotel Piedmont

Rucklon's Armen Sele Better Salve Claim

An OCR fragment promotes a salve named Rucklon's Armen Sele claiming cures for juts bruises sores rashes and eruptions and notes a price 25 cents with sale by McFarland and Co.

McFarland, & Cy

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