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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1896

Page

2

Local notes mix with hypnotist show in Aou... district

In Aouthwest district updates report visitors from Greene county and local social happenings. A vivid account describes a hypnotism act by Prof. Charles F Russell at N P Brewers barber shop with teen Jimmie Linville and Will Pierson. Also mentions upcoming lectures and a product plug for Hall's Hair Renewer.

Fonnt Russell Pownt N. P. Brewer Jimmy Linville Jimmie Will Pierson Boothlack Nat Will Fount Chis. F. Russell E.G Earnest

Boling Leads Narrow Gauge Crew at Johnson City Yards

Sam Boling, the narrow gauge section boss, and four workers Thomas Davidson Stackhouse Dave Netherly and Charley Qollett repair the Stam winder railroad from the depot area toward Elizabethton. They lay solid upgrades through the Johnson City yards to a smooth safe condition under Boling’s supervision.

Elizabethton Johnson City Thomas Davidson Stackhouse Dave Netherly Charley Qollett Boling Mr. Boling Colonel Teeves

The Dead Dove Dies and Family in Peril

The Dove family faces tragedy as The Dead Dove dies from a fatal shooting in his home during a recent fight. Ettin Dove remains unconscious with uncertain recovery. Father Joe Dove is confined to his room while two elder brothers await trial in jail.

Dove Ind Ettin Joe Dove Trul

Fragmentary plea for medical relief and stamps

Readable text shows a garbled call for medical help. Mentions rheumatism, neuralgia, kidney trouble, and sending a TwoCent Stamp to obtain relief. Name appears as Fis paper with address in Detroit Michigan.

Hill Detroit Mich

Local notices mix with medical ads and garbled passages

Fragmented text reports sidewalk repairs on Cherry street and public notices. It also contains an 1886 notary sworn statement about a catarrh cure and a dubious health claim for Ayursberry Pere torus, reflecting mixed-era newspaper content.

Cherry Street Bufalo

Publication deadline note for The Comet

The Comet sets a Wednesday morning deadline to ensure publication in the following issue. It emphasizes fitting copy to the offset and timing for timely printing.

Bee Hive Ad and Remedies Follow Regular Sale

Ward and Friberg advertise shoes clothing and hats cheaper than elsewhere with corn bought at 35 cents. The Bee Hive also promotes Bucklew's Azula Salve claimed to cure bruises ulcers chapped hands and other skin conditions with a money back guarantee.

Ward & Friberg Molarland & Go

Dr Matthew Henry Kallock and His Medical Renown

The notice highlights Dr Matthew Henry Kallock of Savannah Georgia as a noted medical authority cited in Britannica Vol X page 18. It credits him with global travels and numerous cures, including at Tot Springs Arkansas where other physicians had given up.

Matthew Henry Kallock Wdh Norfolk Savannah Neyclopmdia Britannica Tot Springs Ark Piles Mater Dr. Miles Plainfield St Olneyville I. I Anna E

Oysters spotlight at George R. Brown's European restaurant

The only city source for fresh oysters is George R. Brown's European restaurant, promoting a Gold Dust four deal.

George RK. Brown

Prominent Candidate for Knoxville Mayoral Race

A local notice endorses Br. 1, 1H Berry as mayoral candidate for next March and notes strong support in Knoxville. The item quotes council alignment and predicts a Democratic path for Jolson City in the coming election. Howard is cited as authorizing the statement and reward.

Be Hy Berry Knoxville Jolson City

Harper's Bazaar and advertisements from a historical page

The page presents Harper's Bazaar style content with fashion notes, novelty pieces, and readers’ correspondence, interspersed with early 20th century advertisements and medical patent remedies. It includes subscription details, product pitches for electric bitters and Hood’s Sarsaparilla, and notices about periodical offerings and promotions.

Wennesser et al versus Carnegie Land Co in Chinoory Court

In the Chinoory Court at Solinkon City Washington County Wennesser D C Manning sues Carnegie Land Co in a civil action seeking remedies and relief as filed in the court records. The document lists parties and court location with the case caption.

Solinkon City Washington County Wennesser

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