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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1898

Page

3

Wanted good farmers to sell Red Bone Brand Fertilizers

Wanted in East Tennessee. Farmers in every district to sell on commission the celebrated Red Bone Brand Fertilizers manufactured by Brown Fertilizer Co. Knoxville. Pure animal blood and bone. guaranteed best fertilizer. No capital required. Commission paid in cash. Apply to George Brown selling agent 210 212 Gay St Knoxville Tennessee.

East Tenn Brown Fertilizer Co Knoxville Tenn George Brown Gay St

Gold Host guests and local notices in The Comet

J J Toney from Erwin and J J Hunt from Jonesboro visited Gold Host. Several locals like Mrs. John Foster ill at Fulton Street, Miss Kate Simcox back from North Carolina, and Col W P Harris visiting East Tennessee. Train service expanded on the Narrow Gauge with a new sidetrack to Roan Street, and W J Burbage became manager of Watanga Water Co. in town.

Bristol Furniture Co Col. W. P. Harris Florida East Tennessee Roan Street Uptegrove & Hro Uptegrove & Bro G. AC. Harris & Co W.G. Morse Moro

Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as best blood purifier tonic

An old ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla is the top blood purifier and nerve and stomach tonic. It markets Hood's as superior to all others for kidney and bladder troubles and women's health, promising cures in 98 percent of cases and money-back guarantees if directions are followed.

Hood Smith Lows Deuyurbitn

Meeting Called for Camp Members by A H Stevens

Hone of Vetaris and All Sons of Confederate Veterans urged to attend a Saturday 7:30 PM meeting in W W Faw's law office Market Street. Business of importance to all Camp members. Commander Harkin Dyer notes Cel Dickinson’s company won a Bristol drill medal. Local youths to host welcome for LY B Hurst couple at Motel Piedmont tonight.

Hone A. H. Stevens W. W. Faw Market Street Harkin Dyer Cel. Dickinson Bristol

Syrup of Figs Promoted as Family Laxative Remedy

An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs for laxative use, claiming pleasant flavor gentle action and soothing effect. It urges parents to keep a bottle for costive or bilious family needs and identifies the California Fig Syrup Co as the manufacturer.

The California Fig Syrup Co Calronyia Fla Synor Co CaLinouxia Pia Syrup Co Formia Pia Syrvp Co

Hurst Couple Registered at Hotel Piedmont for Reception

Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hurst stay at Hotel Piedmont and will be hosted at a reception this evening by the city. Mr. Hurst plans Johnson City headquarters while Mrs. Hurst will reside with Mrs. J. M. Brown after this week. Mrs. Hurst, nee Miss Mabel Shoun of Greeneville, is popular among local society circles.

Piedmont LY. B. Hurst H. W. Lyle Minsos Bue Wood Dora Cargille Mesars Wash Crumley Jay Summers Liz Wood Chas. Cargille Louis Gump T. E. Hurst

Kern's Ice Cream Sale At Public Library

Public Library hosts Kern's Ice Cream sale Saturdays starting next week at 3 30 the Liberal patronage is invited and will be appreciated.

Last game of Johnson City Maryville series ends in victory

Johnson City defeats Maryville in a hard fought final game of the series. Key moments include McQulloch and McCall plays, multiple runs despite heavy hitting, and a late eighth inning rally by Johnson City securing a decisive win. Umpire: Crumley.

Johnson City Maryville Capt McQulloch Ikwaa McCall McTeer Yietina Rowe

Rats Stop Pest at Fern Hall With Rab Cheese

After winter closure, Fern Hall faced rat infestation customers praised Rab Cheese for rapid elimination. The writer, FH Jonsson of Crystal Lake, recommends the product and asks for a dozen boxes by express. Also notes Moffett’s Indians return next week for four games beginning Monday with a stronger lineup.

Express Jonsson Fern Hall Crystal Lake Dandaff Lyle’s Moffett Indians

Watauga Lodge installs officers for six months

Watauga Lodge No 2191 O D. C. Fy installed officers for the ensuing six months at the lodge room last Monday night. Among those elected were Noble Grand W J Crawford Vice Noble Grand G Pred Artz Corresponding Secretary J C Strain Treasurer M I Ferren Warden Ed Lewis Conductor Hugh Webb Inside Guard D W Markland Outside Guard Charles Liméour Right Worshipful H B Blevins Left Worshipful W M Blevins Right Senior Grand N G B C Kirkpatrick Left Senior N G BR B White Right Junior V G Galliher Left Junior V G W M Belton.

Watauga Lodge C. Fy Noble Grand W. JH. Crawford G. Pred Artz Moora J. C. Strain M. I. Ferren nPrvingey Galliher V.G W. M. Belton

California Fig Syrup Co Ban Francisco Ban Ky Edition

An OCR fragment describes a social event after installation where members retired to refreshments including ice cream and cake. Guests, including an invited one, enjoyed the occasion, with references to a half gallon of cream per person and wishes for future gatherings at May Wat auga Lodge.

California Fig Syrup CO Ban Francisco Cal Louiaville, Ky New YO Joe Crumley Watauga Lodge

The Sure Li Grip Cure Promises Relief

A vintage remedy overview claims Electric Bitters cure liver and systemic malaise. It states the tonic targets the liver stomach and kidneys to restore vitality with guaranteed results or money back. Priced at 50 cents per bottle.

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J. J. Toney Erwin J.J. Hunt Jonesboro Tip Top Jackson's Tudge S.J. Kirkpatrick Tuckson's John Foster Fulton Street Mr. _P. G. Range Mrs. Marah Afton W. A. Wright Athens Jackson Kay P. O Kate Simcox North, Carolina R.N. Desser Unaxa Springs Mat Bachman Miss Sallie Clover Bottom J. M. Brown Mins Holland Anaka Springs Doc” Pendleton and Wife Mauro J. E. Brading Chattanooga West Market Jno. Q. Tilson New Haven Connecticut Unico County W. EB. Rhos City Sullivan County John Bowman Annie Kirkpatrick Or. Taylor Appeintes Toho Mizabethton 1H. Manuel Annie Larrance Miss Georgia Dr. Vince Flairview Agenus Chas Oneville Jones Chickamauga TW. Cox Pes Matck Health Regiment U.S. Volunteers Mattie Johnston Rogersville Satuday Joe Cats Mia Guy Soith J.T. Summers Joe Dansville N. Y Cherry Street Seaad Wiper Gange Road W. J. Burbage Branawie Ga Watanga Water Co DC. W. Battie Darbage Robert Burrow John Key Chas, Carr H. R. Mead Jan. Hardin H. W. Weiler J. W Will Cramley S. Simcox Kuibree Sitcox Fred Weiler Mra John Lusk Misses Pearl Neun Painter Ema Lak Iva Johnson Gertrude Frank Mitchell Hleedun Anant Washington County Tennemiee Trasnee Register Said County Juune R. L. Parron P. H. Worrorn O.M. Parton Taylor’ S Nature Court House Pavrox Worvoxn Taynon Hermien Way S South Bite St. Lane Inadruitente Margaret W. J. Mevenana Nona Mironnna Summers, Barton & Parrott Mr. T. E. Hurst Kern's Ice Cream J. City Mars Bruner Weiler Everett and McColl Will Crumley M. i. Church South Lee Dora Carygille Sam White Sue Wood Raymond Keayes Gertrude Weiler Harry Lyle Nora Caninglam Barthett Tya Fohusin Obas Cergille Peank Mitchell Campbell Laura King Trank Taylor Williames Mra. Wagener Walter Hunter Bartlett Anderson Jonesporo Rugglesville Mitchell Larrance M. H. Weiler J. J. Range W. H. Cox Ran Kes Hotel Piedmont Southern Depot CNP Brewer Longley Nat Hyder Hall F. J. Cnexny & Co Teleda Suez Canal Texas West Southern Railway Jom Lawan Mber Rupaville Tiett Spencer Medietwee Sing Alice Fatie Isi Ita Ie New York IR. le &B. Bruner
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