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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1894
Page
6
A townwide plea urges residents to shop locally, arguing home merchants boost schools, churches, and taxes. It condemns city shoppers who spend in distant markets, noting local stores offer lower costs, fair prices, and reciprocal community support, while metropolitan firms seek only profit.
A Washington Post quote portrays Native Americans as naturally ferocious warriors. Major Barbour argues Indians are inherently skilled in warfare, citing their quick learning of white tactics and a frontier battle near Sitting Bull’s death as proof of their fighting prowess.
A list of writers and their country houses noting names such as The Hall for Frank R. Stockton Stay awhile for George W. Cable Idlesse Farm for Mrs Cruger Cedarmere for Bryant The Wayside for Longfellow and many more with Canadian and English writers including Inglenook The Joy House Pendryo House Elmore House Kingercroft and The Laurels as cited in the Independent.
Mr J B Lewis of Avanta Georgia suffered severe dyspepsia after other remedies failed. He tried Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy and reports immediate relief with weight gain. He urges others with stomach troubles to use it, noting it is sold by druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
Detroit Free Press discusses Greer county amid a U S Supreme Court case to decide if the tract lies in Texas or Oklahoma. The piece notes its large size, vague location between Red River forks, and population of 5888, with Texas and Oklahoma enumerations. It contrasts Texas historic expansion and current borders with New Mexico, Indian Territory, and the Panhandle.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure case Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to cure. F J Cheney and Co of Toledo endorse F J Cheney as trustworthy. W Tuttax Kirwan Mauvin wholesale druggists of Toledo back Hall's Cure as a blood and mucous system remedy. Price per bottle stated with testimonials free.
Miss Ida Van Etten American writer living at the Continental hotel in Paris died yesterday. She sent for a doctor but arrived fifteen minutes later to find her dead amid pitiful surroundings. Official cause listed as heart failure. Ambassador Burtis handles the case. body to lie in the mortuary chapel of the American church on Avenue de l Alma awaiting friends in the United States.
Lexpos March 4 report notes the Lords met at 1:35 PM with many ladies present. The royal assent was given to the royal government bill and the queen's speech was read. The queen thanked the commons for supplies and foresaw lasting advantages from the laws enacted. Appointment shifts include the Earl of Kimberley as foreign secretary and Henry Hartley Fowler as Indian secretary. John Morley declined India secretaryship, Sir Algernon West named to the privy council, John Cowan awarded a baronetcy, and other Gladstone aides made Bath companions.
Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure praised as the most reliable remedy for coughs colds hoarseness and bronchitis. Described as truly vegetable and effective for all coughs from a sample cold to incipient consumption. Sold at McFarland and Co's drug store for 2d and 4d per bottle.
More than 900000 people joined a March demonstration in favor of the civil marriage bill. Ex Minister Crazy presided over the largest meeting as tens of thousands marched, cheered cabinet officials, and waved flags. Crowds gathered before the houses of Mauries Jonks and Premier Wekerle amid illuminated houses and tumultuous demonstrations.
A Massachusetts reader from Leominster says two years of eczema plagued him until Dr Hale's remedies gave relief. He credits the ointment and tea for his recovery and invites others to verify the testimonial by writing to the supplier. The notice lists McFarland and Cy as the sellers offering the products at 6d and 1s.
Sheriff Fox of this county was poisoned by arsenic given in error by a nurse tonight. Antidotes were administered and he survived. He had been wealthy for several days and asked for medicine when the nurse mistakenly gave a teaspoonful of arsenic.
A small health booklet promotes No-to-bac as a harmless aid to quit tobacco use. Sold by J. A. Preas with mail orders available from the Sterling Remedy Co Indiana Mineral Springs Indiana.
A local notice announces a single dollar per year subscription for Tow Comer, inviting readers to enroll. The brief item highlights the low annual price and directs residents to the appropriate subscription point.
Public outcry sale ordered by the chancery court at its January term 1894 in the matter of W F Vaughn guardian and others. The tract of 67 acres lies in the 6th civil district adjoining Ruth King and A J Barnes, to satisfy a judgment of 1446.50 with interest and costs. Sale for cash February 20 1894 at Jonesboro courthouse by W F Young guardian.
On Friday March 16 1894 a two story brick building at 35 feet on Malin Street fronting Public Square Johnson City, occupied by Side and Odom hardware, is to be sold to satisfy a 24000 purchase money note to W F Young. Interest from December 7 1508 unless paid. Sale cash with equity of redemption. W F Young clerk master. by G W Honee DC.
A trustee sale is scheduled under a deed of trust with power of sale. J. W. Goldsmith, trustee, will proceed after due notice to the parties of record, following the terms set by Mra Tuieinda Hoss. The action aims to liquidate the secured property under applicable law.
A sale will be held Saturday March 17, 1894 in front of Jonesboro court house to sell a Johnson City Washington County Tennessee tract described in a trust deed. The lot is on the western side of the B T W G R R railroad and adjoins Lucinda Hoss’s property near the Hoes House, the parcel 30 feet wide and about 187 feet long, auctioned to the highest bidder for cash, free of redemption, by order of the board of directors, dated March 5, 1894.
In pursuance of an order by J. M. Martin justice of the peace for Washington county Tennessee G R Hurlbut of Johnson City files an attachment against J H Moninger alleging a note for material furnished and a statutory lien. Moninger current resident of Tennessee or possibly Minnesota is summoned to appear March 30 1894 at the office of the justice to defend the action or face ex parte proceedings.
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