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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
3
Numerous small items report visitors from nearby towns, local grocers promoting cheap goods, and upcoming events. Attendees include attorney Ed Baxter and Miss Franie Ford with fever improving. transport lines face weather delays. a child’s hand injury from a window pane is detailed with medical aid given.
Fragmentary local notice notes tired mothers seeking relief from fatigue appetite and strength claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purports to improve blood and vigor. Includes stray lines about Dr Welborn visiting Corydon and preaching for Dr Caldwell in Des Moines region.
A fragmented reminiscence praises Dr King’s New Discovery as a grand remedy that cured a man after years of illness and failed treatments. The speaker, a merchant from Chilbawie, recounts using the medicine, noting rapid relief and urging others with coughs or consumption to try it.
Daniels, a flagman for the local freight, was bruised and nearly killed in an accident at Morristown Monday. While switching cars, brakes failed as cars rolled to 40 mph into a standing box, he was thrown against a brake wheel and injured, kept from duty for days. he lives here and was loaded home on a passenger train with medical help.
Deputy Sheriff George F. Campbell suffered a swollen upper lid after what doctors characterized as a spider bite. He rested after a fainting spell Sunday afternoon, received medical care from Dr. Miller, and improved gradually over several days despite severe facial swelling and pain.
The progressive flouring mills of Biddle and Ellsworth will install a new universal bolter from Edward P. Allis Co of Milwaukee. The machine, rare and powerful, equals four or five bolters in one and will enhance the mill’s top brands. The bolter car is on the yards and installation will occur promptly.
The July Delineator, summer number, features color plates on hot weather resort life, social life notes on Chicago by Reginald de Koven, a Longstreet domestic problems serial, canning methods, needlework pieces, and departments on crochet, knitting, and crafts. It also reports John Short, Piedmont hotel clerk from Franklin Tenn, quitting after misappropriated funds. Mr. Bowers replaces him with M F Hickey, who renovates the hotel and gains popularity, with potential postmaster hopes.
Worried and tired reader reports relief from nervous prostration through Dr Deane's Dyspepsia Pills claiming improved health sleep and appetite. Testimonial cites M R Mittep Custom House Baltimore and notes pills sold by J A Deane Co Kingston N Y with street address.
The marriage of Mise Anna Low Blair and Chas L. Odom was solemnized at Tufala eight miles from Lebanon last Wednesday night. Rev. Dr. Hinson performed the ceremony before relatives and guests. The couple will reside in Johnson City after a brief stop in Lebanon and Nashville. The bride, a leading Wilson County social figure, and the groom, a long-time Johnson City businessman, were given many notable gifts.
A nostalgic ad touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine to restore tired nerves and vigor. The vegetable tonic allegedly tones the nerves aids digestion and purifies blood with improved appetite. Sold by McFarland & Co drug store at 61.00 per bottle.
H C Peck of Chicago visited Johnson City en route to Unicoi City where he backs mineral land ventures. He says development there will aid Johnson City. Southern Industries seeks to control and run the Carnegie blast furnace in Johnson City using $100,000 iron ore deposits in Unicoi county. The Baltimore based firm, with $500,000 capital, is backed by Chicago and Montreal financiers.
Public warning against medicines containing mercury for catarrh. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective, with assurances of genuine product and testimonials free. Noting internal use and direct action on blood and mucous surfaces.
Property owners with unpaid taxes for 1895 and prior years are urged to pay at the tax attorney's office to save considerable costs. Dated June 16, 1807, by Tuan A. Cox, Tax Attorney.
Massengill, a Sullivan County farmer and longtime Democratic chairman, was found fatally shot near his home amid threats by two peelers, Will Mays and Bob Cole, who were arrested. The case ties to local politics and trade disputes, while unrelated notes praise charitable work by Mount Lebanon Shakers and promote Digestive Cordial products with advertising language.
F M George, now appointed agent for J B Burleson a top mica miner and dealer, has opened an office on Spring Street as the North Carolina mica shipping point. The warehouse holds about eight thousand pounds with ongoing orders and large stocks in North Carolina. wagons run several trips weekly to the shipping hub.
Healthful living advocates praise Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a simple safe cure for coughs colds and bronchial troubles. It soothes inflamed mucous membranes clears phlegm without violent coughing and supports better blood circulation and sleep. Manufactured by E & Sutherland, Fountain Park, Paducah, KY, sold in bottles and by mail if needed.
Promotion for The Earth Girdled and other Talmage titles claims four million copies sold. Describes high commissions and a sales route through People’s book office in Philadelphia with monthly earnings around 800 dollars.
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