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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1889

Page

2

Unsigned notice from The Comet requests aid for affected

A clipped communication from Johnson City dated June 13 thanks local citizens for generosity during distress and notes a draft will be made on the affected party. Signed by Jas A Beaver Governor and Cy Lys. The message references The Sufferery Harrisburg Pennsylvania and Gomer.

Harrisburg Cy H. Lys Johnson City Jas. A. Beaver. Gov

Johnson City to begin railroad construction Monday

McDonald, Shea & Co. to start 95 mile line from Johnson City toward Minneapolis next Monday. Contractors move operations to Unicoi county and Breaks of the Cumberland. New stores planned, lots priced at 500, and headquarters set near Col. Yocum's.

McDonald, Shea & Co Johnson City Rodgers E.T Col. Yocum’s Minneapolis Unicoi County Rose Cumberland

Catholic University Plans Matrovton Row Sparks Congressional Appeal

Seenstany Wispom condemns the Treasury opinion banning a European matrovton corps for the Catholic University of Ameces to be established in Washington. The mantle has been sent to the Attorney General for ruling. if upheld, university officers will seek a Congressional extension to overturn the law.

Seenstany Wispom Secretary of the Treasury Catholic University of

National Garment Cutter Co seeks hundreds of workers nationwide

The National Garment Cutter Company advertises hundreds of female agents to promote their sewing system across the United States. Reports from agents claim strong earnings, with examples of high daily sale totals and rising profits. Also noted are river flooding, local business activity, and storms in Washington County with property and crop damage.

Mont National Garment Cutter Company United States Thit Ngate J. K. Doras Gay Street Knoxville Tenn Bristol Robert C. Brown Rankin's Depot Valley Home Insurance Company Talbotts, Tenn J. B. Thomas Jonesboro Burgers and Son Lindsay Flavanna County Flyon Misa Axie Katie Hurr R. Kidwell

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure For Consumption

A claimant urges readers that Hood's Sarsaparilla cures a range of ailments and claims the product’s efficacy. An offer from T A Stocum M C invites readers with consumption to receive two free bottles by sending address details to 181 Pearl Street New York.

Bensom Hood C. I. Hood Wco Lowell Masy Thal Tully, T. A. Stocum M. C Pearl Street New York

Destructive Flood Sweeps Johnstown Valley

Eyewitness accounts describe the Conemaugh flood driving a mountain of water through the valley from the Conemaugh to South Fork. Foreman Kelly of the Pennsylvania Railroad recalls dams forming and breaking as debris-filled waves surged toward Johnstown, with devastation visible across the landscape.

Johnstown Conemaugh Valley South Fork Foreman Kelly Pennsylvania Railroad Conemaugh Stoney Creek

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