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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1896
Page
3
Tired and broken down women will find BA. KING'S ROYAL GERMETTER a priceless boon and blessing. It gives appetite, restful sleep, aids digestion, tones nerves, builds strength, and drives away disease and pain for them.
After years inactive, the fiddle scene in our town returns with Wiley Laws taking the lead. The public hears the revival through a noted performance on "Middle and the How" by the blind virtuoso, praised for his dexterous touch and enduring skill.
The text reports that figures named Syke Martin and Chie Me Taylor are said to have left Johnson City for the next week. It notes a young man named Kim Hvitton is involved and mentions general disorder as people avoid speaking all at once.
A dense reading of notices from Anytown reveals a flood of names, travels, visits, and small events. Individuals including J. Crumley, Mrs. Donie Hygtiyy, and Hon. A. C. Smith surface among reports of travels to Johnson City, Darton, and Knoxville, with pension notes, local commerce, and social calls interwoven across a wide array of residences and businesses.
A fragmentary report describes the Majestic invention and its impact on the household and women in Alpha. It suggests the device marks a new era, influencing economics and daily life as housewives engage with the sustaining product.
Miscellaneous local notes include Summers and Barton hardware, a spelling event at Lak school, a whiskey rumor about a youth, a library engine fundraiser, and a Queensland list of residents. News covers insurance, banking changes, social receptions, and a dramatic recovery of Jimmie Hodges.
A handwritten notice claims a cure for chronic catarrh with Mall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts a $100 reward for any case not cured, sworn before an official on December 6, 1886, in Toledo Ohio. Testimonials are offered and a sample is provided.
Gabe Harris steadily improves his feed and glaze process to meet custom orders. He runs day and night and has carpenters building wooden machinery in one wing of his establishment to speed up service for customers.
Elegant wedding cards announce the approaching marriage of Rev. W. M. Vines of Morristown to Miss Roby Painter of Johnson City on their chosen date at the Linptist elinech. The ceremony will feature attendants and a 6 o'clock reception at the bride’s residence.
December 20 report of Lewis knifed and shot near Ivanhoe Virginia by Thomas Brawley. Warranted arrest in Johnson City leads to Bristol transfer to Wythe County jail awaiting Virginia authorities action. Arrest confirmed by Ray. inquiry aims to apprehend further crime.
Local sale offers advertise cheap shoes clothing and hats while corn buys at 35 cents. Ward and Friberg promote Arnica Salve for cats bruises sores rheum fever shingles eczema and piles with a money back guarantee. Formuth by McFarland and Co.
Will King, convicted December term of circuit court for carrying a weapon forbidden by law, fled Johnson City on a train with deputy sheriff George Campbell. He was captured at home Monday night and faces another trial or penalty, with threatened consequences if he does not comply with directions.
The Friday performance at the opera house drew a jammed Saturday audience. The speaker, Mon. BR. L. Taylor, delivered an oratorical showpiece praised for eloquence and public appeal. Tate Earnest resigns as banker to become secretary at Magnetic Building and Loan Assoc. in Johnson City. Harnest named secretary and treasurer. move to Johnson City with residence at Prof. J S Wilson dwelling area.
Property formerly run by Gene Darnes and then W P Cooper is now owned by J M Devew and Co Roby Devew the junior member takes on leadership alongside senior Mr Depew The ad also promotes Ayers Sarsaparilla cures for chronic ailments and lauds Rev Herndon for Presbyterians salary offer Dr Hale’s Household Ointment claims to cure cataracts pile and various skin and respiratory conditions with broad medical promises
Rev Barney Thonpoon led two services last night to attentive congregations. Tannery plans to replace blown down stacks. George A Reese visited from Radford for a time with relatives. Mrs J J Kaapp returned to Juniata Al after a visit with cousin Sidney Johnson. Joli Ramsey reported very ill with consumption at his father's home three miles east. Morrell resumes work on Brethren church finishing on Fourth avenue. Sabbath school reorganized with KR McCollum superintendent and 2B Smalling secretary treasurer. Corrier and men head to mountains to log for river thriving. Hi M Chase, president of the improvement company, to supervise Watauga Valley railroad completion. Health note promotes Hall's Hair Renewor.
Citizens attended county court in Jonesboro while Worldings marked the period. Munney Monk wed Namnie Bailey last week, B Hen ley and Miss Ellen Kimnery wed next day. School reports for January 1896 show grades from first to sixth with named pupils and attendance, plus church meeting notes at Asbury and Christian Baptist churches led by Rev. George Cox and Rev. Myler.
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