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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1899

Page

3

Arugeli and health remedies in old Bristol notes

An old Bristol page lists patent medicines like Chamberlain's Colic and Cholera Remedy and a tonic for stomach pains, alongside wool market notes, locals visiting relatives, and brief travel updates. Mentions include Bob Love from Erwin, Fred Sweet from Bristol, and Professor James Berry in May Day.

Tulet Chamberlain Paul Wofford Bristol James Berry City Elizabeth Scales Tonesboro Wood

Eyeless newborn boy reported by Morristown Gazette

A colored child born last week in the county reportedly has no visible eyes, with eyes appearing smooth to the touch, yet otherwise healthy. Dr. Spoon notes no eye development, while local society figures and residents share routine updates on visits, travel, teaching, and community events across Morristown and surrounding areas.

Spoon Morristown

Shady Valley Railroad Charter Reported

A charter has been secured for the Shady Valley railroad company with incorporators including W. M. McGovern G. J. St. John W. S. Robinson R. Donnelly and H. A. Donnelly. Capital stock is 50000, and the proposed line would run from Johnson City to mineral and timber lands owned by the incorporators.

Shady Valley Railroad Company W.M. McGovern St. John Robinson R. ©. Donnelly H. A. Donnelly Johnson City

The Beat Law School Ad Promotes Oldest Southern School

We call expectal attention to the advertisement in another column of the celebrated Lebanon Law School. This is perhaps the oldest law school in the south and certainly the most famous. Its graduates have filled United States Senate and House seats, and served as judges of the United States Supreme Court and other federal courts. A diploma from this school is a passport to any point in the profession.

Lebanon Law School South United States United States Supreme Court Tennessee Alabama Florida

Bridal Gifts and Health Notes from a Local Paper

Friends marry plans advertised by W Hill Jewelers Main Street inviting bridal presents. A resident visits Greeneville to spend a few hours at the Orphans Home last Saturday. A note praises wholesome living, sunshine and exercise, linking health to beauty and recommending Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle laxative.

Cativousta Synur Co Gatironcia Pia Synur Co California Fig Syrup CO San Francisco Cal Lousville New York T. Hill Main Street P. Wood Greeneville California Pig Syrup Co

Electric Bitters Restore Strength for Run-Down Men

Brave men suffer loss of appetite and fatigue from teonitis and blood poisons. J W Gardner of Tueville Indiana testifies Electric Bitters revived his strength and appetite, giving a new lease on life. Sold at drug stores for 50 cents with guarantee.

J. W. Gardner Tdaville Ind Tate

Jobe jailed over swindling orders to send soldiers home

Lengthy report from New York states ex captain Jobe of the Sixth Tennessee Infantry, once mayor of Johnson City, abducted and jailed after allegedly selling fraudulent railroad transport orders to ticket scalpers. He claimed authority from Col. Kimball and Captain Gard, and faces grand jury action. Also noted are nuptials at Embreeville, deaths of Mrs. Mary White and young Charles Denton, and the obituary of Chattanooga's Mr. Samuel Hunt.

Misa Elin Mae Molkey Asheville N. C North Carolina Will Johnson Middle Tennessee Billy New York Tuho Alltes Volunteer Infantry Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Col Kimball Jobe Ninotwwuth Infantry Me Ty Johnson City Tenn Agen Visa Tentines United Staten Alexanti Ann Chansa Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Grard Nineteenth Infantry Eaid Columbine Baltimore Ohio Covington Kentucky Col. Tyson No Wan United States Porto Rico Columbus Manila

Johnson City Gathers for Fourth of July Celebrations

Johnson City plans an all fashion Fourth of July with parades and races. Gov Hob Taylor to speak and veterans in blue uniforms parade. John George, a veteran of two wars, confirms he remains on the roll of the old First Dragoons.

Samuel Bacon Hawes X Cross Una- Roads Spain Swea Emma Kate Taylor Gary, Taylor Bristol Focus Health Resort Johnson City Hob Taylor Tennessee John George Ca. B Mexico Tridiana Washington First Dragoons William Gammon Sullivan County Aoelo Jas. P. Taylor Toe

Which is the cheapest coffee on the market Kin-Hee Mocha

The passage argues Kin-Hee Mocha is the cheapest coffee when considering satisfaction and number of good cups. It notes Kin-Hee offers a satisfaction guarantee in the cup, with retailers and wholesalers listed and a free booklet available through James Heekin & Co. Cincinnati.

Kin-Hee James Hopkin & Co

Death of Annie Gentry at Home After Long Illness

Annie Gentry, youngest child of Mrs. Mary Gentry, died at home after a year long illness. Survived by mother and sister, funeral at 1:10 Friday from the late residence, with Rev. Gowan and Rev. Hernion officiating. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.

Annie Gentry Mary Gentry Vine Pio Gowan Morristown J. BR. Hernion Oak Grove Cemetery

Lost Husband Inquiries Reach Mayor Exum From Bouton Woman

A Bouton woman asks Mayor Exum to investigate a tale of a man named John Sikes tied to a shooting incident in the Buffalo mountains. She fears he may be her missing husband, noting a six toe left foot, a spread eagle chest tattoo, and a poker on the right arm. She asks if he was killed, if he remarried, and whether any property remains to claim.

Exum Bouton John Sikes Buffalo Plesse Aneer

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