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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1894

Page

7

Priest Attacked at Brooklyn Altar Stirs City Church

In St Pauls Church Brooklyn Rev William J Hill was struck at the altar by Rev Dr Patrick V McDonald during a 10 o clock mass. McDonald handling religious disputes claimed conspiracies and was restrained after the assault. He was removed to St Peters Hospital for treatment.

Brooklyn St. Paul's Wm. J. Hill Patrick V. McDonald Father Hill McDonald Newark N. J Cloyne Cork Ireland Pastor Hill Dr. McDonald Diotuss Bhe Mina

Dr Halo Household Ointment Claims World’s Finest Remedy

An advertisement touts Dr Halo's Household Ointment as a universal cure for catarrh neuralgia rheumatism piles salt rheum inflamed eyelids coughs colds pneumonia and many injuries. It is sold in 25 and 500 box sizes at McHarland & Co's drug store and marketed as superior with no equals.

McHarland & Co

Fire Claims Life in Corinth Miss Residence Blaze

A fire in Corinth Mississippi destroyed the home of Mrs W B Nichols yesterday morning. An invalid sister of Mrs Nichols died in the flames. Two children were seriously burned and may not survive.

Mewrits Corinth Miss W. BE. Nichols Mru Nichols

Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life Away

A small book promotes No-to-bac as a harmless, guaranteed aid to quit tobacco. Offered by J. H. Preas, available at the store or by mail from the Sterling Remedy Co, Indiana Mineral Springs, Indiana. Free mailing, low cost, no risk claimed.

J. H. Preas Sterling Remedy Co Indiana Mineral Springs Ind

Revival meets in Nashville raises $11000 for tabernacle

At Rev. Sam Jones led men only revival in Nashville the afternoon collection reached 11000 for the tabernacle. Prominent citizens subscribed 1000 each and the closing crowd filled the tabernacle with about 4000 to 5000 attendees. Eight hundred penitents signaled their reform as Mr Jones departed for Carteraville on the night train.

Nashville Sam Jones Tabernacle Jones Carteraville

Burglary Slaying Near Knoxville Ends With Theft

Henry Snoderly, 91, and his wife, 70, were murdered in Union county near Knoxville as two masked robbers killed them and searched for money. A grandson escaped to raise alarm. about $200 was stolen. Police and deputies scour the area for suspects believed to be local men.

Knoxville Henry Snoderly Union County Snoderly Mra Itaasid Tts

Free Trial Offer for Dr King’s New Discovery

All who have used Dr King’s New Discovery know its value and those who have not may try it free. Call on the druggist for a trial bottle and send name and address to H. Bucklen Co Chicago for a sample box and a copy of Guide to Health and Household Instructor free. Guaranteed to do you good at no cost. For sale at McFarland Co’s Drug Store.

Dr. King H. &. Bucklen & Co Chicago McFarland & Co's

Ingalls Converts at Nasavinne Revival When Jones Praises Faith

In Nasavinne on Feb 10 Evan gelist Sam Jones led a revival at the tabernacle drawing many forward for prayer. Lidia delivered a first person testimony as Hon. Jd. J. Logalle of Kososay watched. Jones spoke with humor and earnest praise, blessing attendees.

Nasavinne Sam Jones Lidia Jd. J. Logalle Kososay Ingatla Nastevil Georgia Jones

Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy Ad

Hundreds of witnesses claim relief from stomach issues with Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy. The ad urges readers to request the book How to Cure Dyspepsia free from Chas O Tyner, Druggist, Atlanta Georgia.

Tyner Chas Atlanta

Death Comes Suddenly in Washington Visit

Representative George W. Houk of the Third Ohio district collapsed and died from heart disease at 4 30 this afternoon while visiting friends in Washington. The death ends a long career in Congress and prompts tributes from colleagues and constituents. Houk served as a U S representative and was known for his work on district matters and national policy.

Waanrsaton George W. Houk Ohin

Souvenir Portfolio Offer of World Fair

A Chicago firm offers the World Columbian Exposition Souvenir Portfolio for 15 cents postage, to be mailed prepaid on receipt of address and stamps. The portfolio, normally 50 cents, contains full page views and descriptions of the Exposition buildings, executed in fine art style, with a refund and keep option if unsatisfied.

H. E. Buckley & CO Chicago

Pollard Breckinridge Case Depositions Taken

Depositions were taken yesterday on behalf of Miss Madelaine Pollard in the Pollard Breckinridge case before Commissioner Gustavus A. Meyer. Attorneys for Pollard present were Wm. G. Carlisle of Washington and Gay W. Mullen of this city. Desha Breckinridge presented by his son Breckinridge insider.

Crvcisnats Madelaine Pollard Pollard-Breckinridge Gustavus A. Meyer Mias Pollard Wm. G. Carlisle Washington Gay W. Mullen Breckinridge Waere Desha Breckin

Pollard Aims to Link Child Birth to Breckinridge Visit

The deposition details Miss Pollard's claim of a birth in Lexington in 1884 or 1885 linked to William G. C. Breckinridge who reportedly visited her at a seminary school. The hearing continues tomorrow at Mr. Merer’s office in the Blymyer building as the trial advances with notable developments expected in Washington around midmonth.

Arnica Salve Advertsed for Many Ailments

Bucklen''s Arnica Salve praised as best in the world for bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions. Promises cure for piles. guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by McParland & Co.

McParland & Co

Assassin Kills Miner After Mistaken Target in Ishooda

Detective P B Green, unarmed, confronts a pistol-wielding assailant on the Ishooda railroad track. A struggle leads to Green shooting Dennia Charleston, who dies after naming T A Moon, a mine foreman, as the shooter. Moon is arrested but released after Green testifies. Charleston’s grudge against Moon caused the mistaken attack.

Bramincuam Ala Ishooda P. B. Green Green Dennia Charleston Charleston T. A. Moon Moon

Put Money in Thy Purse Save doctor bills with Dr Ftale Cough Cure

A promotional plea urges readers to buy Dr Ftale's Household Cough Cure to ease early cold irritation. It claims 25 cents buys a remedy refined through years of practice, offered by McFarland & Co.

Fearful Death by Self In Barriwons Woman

Bessie Buntzibert, a niece of Senator Henry G. Davis of West Virginia, died by razor self harm at her mother's home in Barriwons on Wednesday. Coroner Alexander Hill cited probable temporary insanity amid despondency from Bright's disease.

Barriwons Bessie Buntzibert Calvert Strom Henry G. Davis West Virginia Octavius Ebert

All Along the Line praises Hale's Household Ointment

Letters from readers praise Hale's Ointment for varicose veins burns asthma rheumatism and general relief. Mrs Jacobs from Farmington Maine reports cure of long standing leg sores after five years. D B Filley Salisbury Vermont says it relieves sister’s asthma and heals burns quickly. R H Simpson LeRoy New York endorses it as finest general use ointment. McFarland & Co advertises price 2c and 0c per box.

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

Mary Eilen Lease Case Sours Gov Lewellyn Authority

In Toraka Kansas the Supreme Court ruled that Governor Lewellyn acted without authority in the Mary Eilen Lease case. The court ordered her removal from the position and directed an investigation tour of the eleemosynary institution. The ruling follows an embarrassing political situation for the governor and confirms the court’s authority in the matter.

Toraka Kan Supremé Court Mary Eilen Lewellyn Luise Mira Govarov Lewally U iv

Dr Hale's Household Tea Promises Constipation Relief

Advertisement notice touts Dr Hale's Household Tea as a quick permanent remedy for constipation. Claims one nightly dose provides relief. product sold by McFarland & Co.

Eagle Gosuen Bird Attack At Milleraburg

A sanguinary incident occurred February 18 at Milleraburg where a large eagle menaced an eight year old boy, latching a talon to his limb and lifting him a distance before he struck the bird with a stone, stunning it and allowing bystanders to rescue him. the child escaped without serious injury.

Gosuen, Inc Milleraburg Eagle Harry Woo J. HM Ewing Brown Browm

W H Crawford Recalls McAllen College and Hiring

Mr. W H Crawford a Knoxville bookkeeper with J Allen Smith Co recalls spending weeks at McAllen’s business college studying bookkeeping. He says he secured a position before finishing and has remained employed since. He notes prior work at a brewery college and other city ventures.

W. H. Crawford J. Allen Smith & Co Knoxville Tenn Authner McAllen Colby Burinves

Child in dangerous condition after accidental injury at play

A five year old, Nichols, was injured while playing with a neighbor near Nichols home on a February afternoon. A fall caused a front tooth to lodge in the mouth and larynx, choking the child until a doctor was called. Dr Oviatt treated the boy but the condition remained critical.

Annicusviink Nichols En EK Managley Shuiter Japan Ladbiydon Oviatt

Abury W Crary Lynched By A Mob

Abury W Crary, a man from Elk Valley area, was identified by Sallie Taylor and lynched by a mob after a reported assault. Authorities briefly conducted a trial in Oswego then attempted to move him to Buckeye and Jackbboro jail before the mob seized the body and buried him, with no claimants or clear punishment following the inquest.

Henry McCrary Sallie Toylor Elk Valley Ble Jon Newcomb Buckeye Jacksboro Game Justice of the Peace

Seventy Sex Buildings Plan Nears Completion

In Waushisarox on February 11, the treasury balance stood at 124 253 007, with gold coin totaling 102 128 585 and 5 000 000 paid on bond tests. Expenditures reached 48 000 000 for the year, while plans to erect seventy government buildings move forward despite prior delays.

Wasuisarox Busjieds Premiasa Pyonth Ag Aeventy Bailiage

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