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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1893
Page
1
Mr Chas N Hauer of Proderick Mil suffered for over ten years from abscesses and running sores on his left leg. He grew weak and wasted, walked with cane and crutch until Hood's Pills and Hood's Sarsaparilla were taken, after which health improved. Full particulars will be sent upon request by Hoop Co Lowell Mass.
At the Chicago World’s Fair head of the US art department Helcey Ives drew ire from French exhibit officials and artist A A Anderson over a painting titled A Woman Taken in Adultery. Ives reportedly covered the work with crimson cloth claiming it immoral, prompting threats of court action to bar further interference.
Congress man Richardson announced new postmaster appointments in his Tennessee district including Smithville Alexandria Dowellson Lynchburg and more. Pension examining surgeons were named for Shelbyville and Doweltown boards. He met the President at the White House about Tennessee posts and the Public Printer with no end in sight for Internal Revenue appointments before year end.
The E T V and G Railway will inaugurate on May 14 the fastest and finest equipped train ever from any Southern point to Chicago. Tickets should read via E T V and G and Q and C roads, the recognized route to the World's Fair, 64th.
An advertisement claims Hoop's Sarsaparilla has effected remarkable cures for scrofula rheum and other blood diseases, presenting it as a remedy through testimonials and product promotion in a historical newspaper style.
Washington dispatch defends Secretary of the Treasury against free silver critics. It explains the July 14 1890 act directs purchasing silver and paying with coin notes, maintaining parity of metals. The secretary must pay in gold or silver as demanded to keep equal value and avoid declaring one metal superior, with past efforts to circulate silver dollars and avoid gold overpayment.
The East Tennessee Medical Society closed a highly profitable meeting at Newport on a Friday. A large attendance of physicians heard and discussed valuable papers. New officers include President Dr. J. M. Masters of Knoxville and re elected Secretary Dr. J. W. Cox and Treasurer Dr. H. Toy. Next meeting set for Tate Springs on the fourth Thursday and Friday in September.
Our second order of fine parasols and umbrellas has just been received. A fine line of ladies and children's wear and gossamers is on display. Call and see them.
Secret Service reports widespread counterfeit two dollar silver certificates flooding Cincinnati with nearly perfect fakes. A cleric paid a postal note with one bill, nearly indistinguishable from genuine currency. Authorities warn the source is elusive and pledges to pursue the author. May 26 updates note official postings and potential federal appointments.
Report outlines suspicions around the death of Dr C Wheeler a prominent physician from Green County. His second wife faces scrutiny as a rapid burial and odd funeral timing raise questions. His son Dr E A Wheeler of Denver arrived with a sister to pursue a postmortem and possible foul play inquiry.
Assignee BE H Stevens examines the Citizens Bank ledger and forwards a copy of the report. The loan and discount total stands at 71 187 73 with real estate mortgages 1 975 00 and furniture and fixtures 1 408 23. Deposits 36 791 09 and due to banks 4 800 20 plus notes and bills discounted 6 482 50. Excess over liabilities is 20 008 76. Local managers expected to have ample funds as mining work begins in earnest.
The fourth class postmasters were appointed for Tennessee yesterday. D R Duncan Fall Branch Washington county to replace Mra Moulton resigned. T wannar Meadow Loudon county to replace M Alexander resigned. J W Luntsford Fremont Jefferson county to replace S F Gate resigned. Wm B York Chestnut Bluff Crockett county to replace W T Nano removed. Pleasant Liver of Lights Andes county to replace Milton Phillip resigned. Miss No M Henderson Millican Sorisr county to replace J W pf Hill resigned. S H Clifford New Cassel Wis troubled with neuralgia rheumatism stomach liver and strength. Three horses of Wevierie Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve used. John Speaker Catawba C had fever sores cured by Electris Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Ripans Tables cure jaundice.
A Tennessee company formed to exploit Unicoi county manganese ore built tram roads and plants but later faced internal disputes. Recently English capitalists sent an expert who reported the deposits were not only rich in ore but excellent, renewing development interest.
An old advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a universal remedy for catarrh neuralgia rheumatism piles salt rheum inflamed eyelid coughs colds pneumonia bruises burns chilblains long standing sores corns and bunions. It claims superiority to all rivals and promotes large cheap boxes sold at Moliarl & Co's drug store.
The Chattanooga Times reports the collapse of a political campaign in 1802 with John Henry McDowell and J Roberts departing for Chicago and Washington respectively. Roberts faces questions over funds while the paper laments the demise of a once lively agricultural weekly named The Toiler.
Longstride, owned by the Monmouth County Hunt, made a 34 foot bank to bank jump across the pond at Hollywood amid 122 horses charging the water. He cleared the distant bank while one horse fell short, nudging him to within one foot of Birdcatcher’s long jump record.
Letters from Farmington Maine and Salisbury Rhode Island praise Imeeholis Ointment for curing yarbone veing and leg sores and for rapid relief of asthma burns rheumatism and general use. A New York writer calls it the finest ointment in the world. Sold by Molarland & Co.
The E T V G Ry will open May 28 with the fastest south to Chicago service. Two daily vestibule trains will enhance comfort for visitors to the World’s Fair. Tickets via BT V and Q O roads offer direct access to the Exposition without extra charge. Apply to Agent for details.
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