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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
3
Local ads report Belton stores cutting prices on groceries and clothing, with promotions for Gold Dust cleaner, Lee and Mackintosh coats, and F W Kirkpatrick. Mentions of Williams and Sutherland druggists, Horace Hoskins illness, a birthday, and community notices including baptisms and funerals.
The piece reflects on the end of a year and the need to consider the body’s condition and blood health. It suggests lactic acid and fibrous issues affect joints and rheumatism. It claims many have found a blood purifier as a permanent cure for rheumatism.
An 19th century advert describes Eletric Bitters and Hledtric Hitters as versatile tonics for general weakness. It promises relief from fatigue, liver discomfort, headaches, indigestion, and constipation, claiming they prevent serious illness and support overall health. Sold by McFarland & Co in Troy.
Advertisement touts a miracle tonic claiming to relieve and cure various ailments. It promises to restore appetite, reduce headaches and nervousness, and improve strength and tone. Sold for $1.07 at McFarland & Co. drug store.
Stanton Pierce and Laney Mitchell married on Wednesday at 1 pm at J. M. Brown residence with Rev. W. P. Crouch officiating.
Evalina Wood six, daughter of Mrs Lu ia Wood and granddaughter of Mr McAmy, died of bronchitis at Mr McAmy’s residence at eight Tuesday morning. A bright child, she left her heartbroken grandfather.
Bristol reports the marriage of Minnie Allison and Sam G Owens last Tuesday. The bride is noted as popular and connected to Hon John Allison. Frank D Love departs for Georgetown Texas to start a new home. David J Wheeler dies in Bristol at 59 after long illness. he leaves a wife and many children. Funeral with Masonic honors held at Love Grove cemetery Sunday.
Advert says Hoon's Saraaparilla proves its value by curing when other preparations failed, presenting it as the one tree blood purifier for health restoration.
An advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla with sensational claims. The article reports the death of Mrs. Myra Friberg after a short grippe illness at about age 40, with funeral details at her residence and Monte Vista Cemetery. It lists pallbearers and notes her family, Ward and Friberg connections, and community sympathy.
Matt Irvin faced trial before Squire Shipley in Jonesboro on a warrant charging an attempt to wreck a Southern train. He was jailed in default of bond. A separate incident near Miller’s involved switch stones placed to derail a freight train led to Irvin’s capture by local railroad workers. Knights of Honor at Johnson City Lodge No. 3050 held a public installation of officers with Deputy Grand Dictator Sam Anderson presiding.
A Victorian advertisement promises a $100 reward for anyone who cannot cure catarrh using Cheaney and Co's product. It asserts the integrity of the Cheney firm and mentions wholesale druggists in Toledo and nearby towns. Endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers testimonials free.
City Connell assembly met last Thursday with most members present except aldermen P sell Beckner and Martin. They allowed bills for city officers and discussed a draft charter shifting municipal election date and tax collection powers. An ordinance to refund water tax for 1896 was approved on first reading. The recorder’s hours were set and a warrant issued for school furniture. Local ads follow.
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