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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1886
Page
3
A cluttered page shows sheriff and county officers race declarations for Washington County, local business ads, shoe and hardware promotions, theater and entertainment notes, a marriage and a fatal accident in nearby Cranberry, and civic notices. It details candidates J H Neuron, J M Caan, Raver F. Broyles, and more, plus vendor promotions from Campbell Crumley and Kirkpatrick & Co.
Johnson City Lodge No 486 F and A M adopted resolutions mourning the death of brother F H Austin. They note his loss to the lodge church family wife children and country, extend sympathy to the widow and children, and will wear mourning badges for 30 days. The resolutions are to be published in The Corner and Enterprise. Also listed are letters remaining in the Johnson City Post Office with a 90 day call for adressed recipients.
Mr Win Thomas of Newton Ta jaya reports his wife has suffered a serious chronic illness for twenty five years. She had tried many remedies with little relief until Dr King's New Discovery provided notable improvement. The account notes renewed strength and fewer symptoms after starting the treatment.
An 19th century ad promises Beat Salve for cuts bruises sores rashes and skin eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or money back. It claims to cure piles with no risk and lists price at 25 cents per box sold by J B Hash.
Pension officials in Knoxville report the widow and dependent relatives of deceased soldiers will receive increased pensions under the March 19 1886 act. A. S. Pension Agency notes May 29 1886 that vouchers may be executed as usual with a $34 check issued, the $12 rate starting March 19 1888. Instructions for future payments will follow to each pensioner.
A vintage advert claims Electric Bitters cure general debility weak constitutions headaches and bilious diseases. It promises rapid improvement renewed life strength and activity with pain and misery ceasing. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by J B Fish.
An 19th century advertisement touts Howtetter's Hlomach Bitters as a remedy for undigested food and stomach distress. It claims the tonic relieves gas, bloating, and throat irritation, with benefits for fever, constipation, liver and kidney issues, nervousness, and debility. It recommends a wine glassful before or after dinner as a preventive and curative tonic.
One 30 horsepower engine boiler and saw mill with pulleys belting and fixtures complete. One 20 horsepower engine boiler and connections in good order. Also Perkins Shingle Machine Planer and Matcher Pony Planer. Machinery in good running order viewable at work daily. Shingle machine buys 10 15 thousand per day. Planers offered to make room for heavier machines. Sold cheap for cash or trade for lumber. Grant and Sox Johnson City Tenn.
Market notes mixed with garbled text. Mentions transport hubs and a Grand Central Depot area. References prices, European places, and a grand hotel opposite the depot. Contains distorted phrases about health and poisons.
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