Comet notes Tennessee politics and legal cases
The Athens Post reports Rev Dr D C Kelly’s lecture on Ingersollism at Watkins Institute. John M Barnes, indicted for murder, posted bail at 2600. Governor Taylor tours Coal Creek prison and Buckner refuses to surrender Hatfield gang suspects. The piece discusses Democratic and Republican factions, candidacy chatter, and Tennessee political maneuvers with local editorials and army militia notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Kelly
Nashville
Watkins Institute
Taylor
Johnson City
Coal Creek
Athens Post
Let Truth Prey: Magnified Sickness Rumors Spread Elsewhere
A speaker warns that sickness and deaths in Johnson City are being exaggerated as news travels, noting only one fever death in recent days and urging truth over sensational miscount. The piece mocks unverified claims from nearby towns and promotes caution about broad, unfounded fear. It also harmlessly includes an unrelated advertisement block for medicines and pregnancy guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethton
Johnson City
Carolina
Jonesboro
Moral musings and market cries mix in Johnson City column
A89-word jumble blends philosophical reflections on change with a bustling local shop cry for CASH bargains. It mentions leaders in bargains Christian Hoss Hodge and notes a river accident, school dialogue, and a Senate clerks’ memorial on immigration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clasa
Willie
Christian, Hoss & Hodge
Johnson City
Johnny
Public auction of dower tract in Nancy Jones case
By execution issued by A B Bowman, Sheriff to public sale in Joteboro Tennessee, on Monday March 5 1888 the two fifths life estate of W H Jones in the Dower tract held by Nancy Jones widow known as Darling Jones, estimated 45 acres, levied to satisfy Ivane Saylor's judgment. Sale at court house front. Grant Writer Sheriff. John Saxon Dept Sheriff. January 29 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Bowman
Chancery Court
Washington County
Aid County
Jotenboro Tenn
W. HH. Jones
Nancy Jone
Witow
Darling Jones
Kington County
Tennessee
Trane Saylor
David Saylor
John Lyle
Alfred Curr
Jones
Nancy Jones
Ieane Saylor
Ivane Saylor
Ie Nooner
Joux Saxakne
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promoted for Cold Cure
A long testimonial fragment extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the speedy cure for colds coughing and throat lung conditions. Names readers praise the remedy and claim life preservation from severe colds turning into pneumonia. Also mentions local attorneys and note of Johnson City Tennessee offices and court terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rik
Pine von Wed
Iain
Grace
Robert Vanderpou
Paco
Ann Lockwood
Akron
New York
Ayer
Lowell
Bobby Vraquiatt
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Robert L. Taylor
Sayate
John M. Barnes
Lew Owen
Trewhitt
R. R. Butler
R.L. Taylor
Buckner
Wilson
West Virginia
Hatfield
Pikeville
JoJo
Knoxville
Washington
Sam Jonos
Grover Cleveland
White House
Maj
T. M. McConnell
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Rt. L. Taylor
Maj. McConnell
Democratic Party
McConnell
State Democratic Committee
Mariela
Eratic Committee
Hubert O. Thompson
National Committee
Mowry
Flower
Clevel Land
Hill
Sully
Cleveland
Politics
Republican State Executive Committee
Democratic Committee
Tilkery
Teachers Institute
Limestone
U.S
M. Neap
Ti Family Concert Company
Beecher
Plymouth Cheech, Brooklyn
Halliday
Plymouth Church
Tilt Family
Peom de, Edward Bevoher
Winky M. Christiax
United States of America
Haw
Hart
Joan H. Dye
Itulvo
Telu
Frank Thomas & Co., Publishers
Baltimore
Maryland
Ringbone Epizootic
Farland
Hamilton
Virginia Houet
Riftted
Hamilton & S08
Proper
Bristol, Tenn
C.G. Mitchell
James Syttos
B.C
J. W Crumley
Tennesere
Palmer, Carpenter and Company
Anid Cauko
Thia
Caumiey, J
Lava
Bryant & Ances Devant
Tinvant
Maxcus
Aottana
Tentessed
T. H. H. Lusk
Wington County
Crumley
Eald Bryadte
Oon
Aaid
Florida
Dat Ton
Oaad
Raaiver Geeeeens Igade Edscde
Daiwe Gaasgsesgaaesss
Aiad
Igeded Dedadine
Ceaea
Pullman Palece Buffet
Mann
Cluetmnall
Poe
WRENN
Pasian
RLM
Lincey
Jersey
Moure
Minkael
Senate
Bers Sylvania
Debarerinnals
Paupere
Peteone Duder
United States
Naturaliguthen
Trakt
Sherifund
Hood
UFM
Gronox A. Pace
Watertown
Fialx
J. Hood & CO
Apathecartes
Bass
Acta! Brancher
Seni
Nelson Business College
Springford
Washinton
Sullivice
Carter, Johnsen and
Uprest
East Tennessee
H. Carr
Johnson City, ‘Tenn
Tarr
Supreme Knoxville
ANGEL
Attorney AT Law
R. Geo. H. Berry
Truslow’s Block
Wii
Toomlar
D' Bam W
Rhba
Bristol
Ofice
Amith
Auction House
Dickinson, Estes & CO
Staples & Strain
VTOUR
Priic
Cargiliw & Sef Tow
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