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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
2
A frontier column laments polio like fears of smallpox, notes Capt W H Nelson as Tennessee G A B department commander after the Knox ville encampment, praises his veteran leadership, and sketches political tempests with McKinley Roosevelt and Sulzer remarks.
The text critiques a proposed cash indemnity to Spain over the Maine explosion, accusing the administration of seeking a financial settlement before war. It notes congressional support for war, the likelihood of conflict, and President McKinley’s push to prepare forces. A child’s quarantine letter adds a domestic contrast to the era's tense politics.
An old and popular remedy touted for curing sick headache sour stomach malaria indigestion torpid liver constipation and all bilious diseases. Tutt's Liver Pills promote regularity and relieve discomfort through digestive and liver support.
A telegram from the department warns Worley Millard and Dr Bowmat their bid to raise the Maine is considered plausible at a contract price of 860 dollars.75. The plan involves odd equipment and comic theater as they boast of lifting the Maine from Havana Harbor then transporting it by tram and rail to Lake Wallasee and beyond. Other items reference political praise, smallpox rumors, and a dental extract style advertisement for Cheney’s Cure.
The paper reprints a young George H Gildersleeve tale from Inlinson City and includes a note from Gronow H Gigornsreave praising the publication. A long block of garbled OCR text follows, advertising a women’s remedy with claims of cures for lameness and nervous troubles, plus unrelated vendor notices and moral commentary.
Public health officials report no active smallpox epidemic in Johnson City though eleven cases, all Black residents, are tied to four Middlesboro arrivals. Quarantine measures are described as strict yet aim to ease travel and commerce, with state health officer J A Annatoni criticizing prolonged quarantines as unnecessary.
By virtue of a power in a trust deed dated January 80 1907 A B Bowman and Mary G Boyeman authorize a public sale at the courthouse in Johnson City for six and twelve month credit. Parcels include Lots 15 and 16 in block 89 and other lots in John R Peinter Land Co Additions, plus a corner piece and a Division Street lot, all in East Carnegie and adjacent areas. The sale aims to satisfy the indebtedness secured by the trust deed recorded in Jonesboro registry volumes 12 62 56 70 and 57, with references to deeds from Mattie T Fern and others, A J Fisher and wife, and P Redman with wife. Trustee LE Reeves announces February 24 1908.
RLY F M Jordan of Brevard Transylvania counts Africana as life changing for rheumatism and his daughter’s sore eyes, claiming permanent relief after small doses and urging others to try the medicine for blood diseases in the family line.
Investigation reveals claims about Stiles Heavons and a health remedy used to boost nerve and brain function. The passage touts Ricola Pile feed and various tonics claiming to restore vigor, weight loss, liver health, and digestive relief, mentioning Bolton's drug store and a National Hotel Wisbity.
Trustee Sam's Wii tran says cash in hand, bar of redemption. In Johnson City Tennessee on Feb 16 1898 the Connecticut Land Company parcels in Washington County are offered for sale. Described tracts include 144.42 acres and 20 acres with easements and reservations for Montevista Cemetery and Oakland addition. Rights and fixtures include riparico and Wataueen lake grants.
Notice of sale under a Deed of Trust executed May 2, 1606 by FF A Stewins wife. Proceedings at Jonesboro Register’s office. Sale Monday March 28 in Johnson City Court House door to highest bidder for cash. properties in Johnson City include Carnegie Land Co addition lots in blocks 16 1 28 Wilder addition blocks 8 and 17 18 10 20 Carsegin land Coates addition and two tracts on High Street. Trustee Isaac Hann.
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