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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1886
Page
3
Voters hear endorsements for county offices including County Clerk, County Register, County Treasurer and Circuit Court Clerk. Notices urge readers to watch for land sale notices and local ads, with names like J. M. Case and W. A. Marvin listed as candidates.
The Reds beat the Highlanders in a high errors game at this place last Saturday. Trailing five runs after five innings, the Reds exploded for 13 runs with two outs in the sixth, led by Victor's three run homer and Cramley Jobe also going yard. Crouch's center field catch and Snyder’s seventh inning homer highlighted the visitors, while Crumley presented a prize to the victorious club. A 500-strong crowd watched. other notes cover upcoming games, local notices, and ads.
The Washington Post notes the agency’s claim of enterprise and reliability selling Dr King's New Discovery with a trial bottle offer. It humorously absolves an editorial error about President Hayes, clarifying there never was such a president and dismissing a Mayes figure as a fraud.
Special to the Nashville American reports Tennessee Democrats defend Bob Taylor amid Republican nomination of his brother Al Taylor for governor. Writers argue Bob bears no responsibility for his brother’s actions and urge backing Taylor against GOP attack, predicting a potent campaign and public vindication.
An advertisement touts Backlen's Arala Sivac salve as curing bruises sores ulcers rheum and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It claims effectiveness for piles and requires payment if not satisfied, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by J B Hash.
FOR SALE 1 Perkins Shingle Machine 1 Planer and Matcher 1 Pony Planer. Machines in good running order can be seen at work daily. Shingle machine can process 10 000 to 15 000 a day. Planers sold cheap for cash or trade for lumber Grast Sox Johnson City Tenn. Also medical claim about neuralgia caused by impoverished nerves and beans advertised as relief.
Public and court notices detail sheriff and master sale actions in Washington County Tennessee. Listings describe auctions for land and lots near Johnson City and Jonesborough, with credits, dates, and bidders, including names like J. J. Adams and Daniel Snyder.
Market notes and hotel advertisement fragment recount a weekly market update. The text mentions potatoes chickens turkeys and other farm products along with hotel rates at Grant Union Hotel, offering European plan, elevator, and meals, with fares starting at one dollar per day.
Propriators Carmille Deke Cargille and Hodges of the New Art Gallery in Johnson City advertise affordable enlargements from two to twenty dollars. They claim one of the best saleries in upper East Tennessee with modern facilities and inviting prospects for all visitors to inquire even if not hiring work.
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