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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
4
A local column recounts recent quiet weeks, notes support for prohibition, and comments on politics, weather, and Christmas observances. Mentions W. A. Garber's health, Longtime depot role, local officials, and residents Chrint-Man and Miles Haysie Garber.
The Tennessee state geological survey completed a detailed map of the state, at about eight miles to the inch, five feet by fourteen inches, showing 22 geological groups and water features, with a descriptive legend and base mapping from the U S Geological Survey. An endorsement from Johnson City praises Doan's Kidney Pills, urging readers to seek the remedy by name.
Ex county clerk Charles Mason visited G Walter Hume and family on December 12. Town prepares for Thomas Rye support and jokes about road commissioner and sheriff elections. Death of N P Buck at 71 mourned by community. Roosevelt praised, Christmas events criticized, and many local social notes.
Johnson City won a contract dispute with Oliver & Hill over a city reservoir. The court found the contractors breached the contract, making them liable for damages after the city retained over 3,000 dollars and repaired the reservoir at a cost of 6,000 dollars. The supreme court upheld the lower ruling and will rehear to fix damages.
Use Sloan's ointment for rapid relief from rheumatism soreness and pain. No rubbing needed as it penetrates to the affected parts, easing discomfort so you can move again. A 26 cent bottle from any druggist. Money back if not satisfied.
Non resident defendant Lizzie A Sartell must appear before the Law Court in Johnson City Tennessee by the fourth week in February to answer the bill. Publication ordered in Johnson City Comet for four consecutive weeks.
Bettie Bullock of Catron writes of four years of severe womanly troubles. After doctor visits and failed treatments, her husband bought Cardus, the woman’s tonic, and she soon regained strength. She began walking two miles and improved markedly after starting the remedy. The notice blends testimonial with local business ad copy.
Christmas in Watauga was lively with plentiful Bristol liquor and a cutting affray. Roby Dare of Lick Creek fought Cleve Rumbley, wounding him with a knife. Rumbley, a brakeman on the Southern railway, was not at fault. A warrant for Bare’s arrest was issued but not yet served. Visitors and locals shared holiday events, including Christian and Methodist church trees, despite bad weather. Several families traveled and hosted holiday guests, while the county bridge project progressed with Ernest Bell’s assistance.
An old ad promoting Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims it loosens mucous eases coughs and soothes lungs. Markets as a cold remedy urging quick action and noting a price of 25e at the local drugstore.
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