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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1892
Page
1
A frightened young woman recalls severe illness after a long cold that linked to consumption. After twelve doctors proclaimed incurable, a friend offered a tonic later called Home of the remedy, which she credits with saving her life and restoring health. For readers, she urges awareness of this remedy and the dangers of neglecting early symptoms.
A fragmented local column reports miscellaneous items including a missing hunting coat at Ginnp's store and a reward offer, musical and lecture plans at the John Gary Institute, a river rescue, and various disputes and opinions. It mentions poet Uyter, Miss Margaret McNutt of Knoxville preparing to teach in the city, and business trips by W T Henderson of the VGG department, with ties to Tide Belt and Cap W.S. Jones.
Fragmented remarks reflect election talk in Morristown and Johnson City circles. References to politicians such as Taylor and West, plans for district service, and local business chatter mix with unclear notes on candidates, building projects, and community concerns.
Washington College items of personal interest recount a new barber opening on Water Street and tributes to Tom Brown of the Literary Department. The era's fire at a large brick building south of the college is noted as incendiary with uninsured loss. The American Banner introduces journalist Louis Pepper and mentions student publications and spring studies in Geology and Battery.
A premature explosive ignited during construction fatally injuring Lampe and seriously injuring two other men. Witnesses described a violent blast at the site tearing through clothing and body, with one man dying from injuries and others severely hurt. Authorities launched an investigation into the incident and safety lapses.
In Nashville on publication day the fate of Honor Powell, an elderly watchman at Uvorgovernment works near the river, is explained. Will Menefee Vaughn and others face suspicion as officials detail Powell’s disappearance and alleged crimes.
A crowded, fragmentary personal column lists residents and visitors including WH Baum of Abingdon, JD Bancelle in Baltimore, Fred Chase and George Stelle traveling, John Hylton of Brogneboro, Dr. Jake Leach back from Jonesboro, Neil of the Knox Ville Tribune in town, and many others in Greene County and nearby towns.
Jel Donney was found guilty of murder in the front degree in Roanole Virginia and sentenced to hang on the first of April after a jury deliberated about an hour. The case drew public indignation as attempts to influence the jury were reported and the prisoner was guarded by Night Infantry.
A report notes an indictment for appropriating a pension check for personal use by Said to Have Appropriated of Allentown. The case stems from a business dispute between two men, with details differing on the broader light. The muddled text mentions local places, products, and advertisements, reflecting a chaotic OCR page rather than a single clear event.
Robert Ford long known for killing Jesse James was fatally shot in a Hare room row at a Crees home near Denver Colorado. Ford had a volatile history with many quarrels and was fatally shot while involved in an argument at a public gathering.
Dwight, II Feb 18 The Bi Chloride of Gold Club Convention adjourned and renamed The Associated Keeley BiChloride of Gold Clube. CE Moore Pillsbury chosen President, W O Arnold Washington and Frank P Glarke Kanan Guy Vice Presidents J D Kelso Kentucky Secretary Treasurer Buhi's Antifen Salve advertised with dubious claims and money back guarantee. Melarind's drug store selling the product.
Sullivan County residents and visitors are listed with social calls and illnesses. Names include Brunner Baxter Morgan Keen and McClurey Clover Bottom others attend services at the Baptist church and Lent protracted meetings. An advertisement touts Dr Pierce patent medicines with price notes and fraud warnings.
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