Cranberry Meeting Breaks After Adjournment
Pronk Firmstone president Wise secretary and treasurers A Parte dn WF Moke J CO Hardin George Richards Jobo B Pell listed for the party. Immediately after adjournment the members returned to Cranberry.
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1892
Page
1
Consolidation Talks Do Not Yet Go Forward
A New York dispatch reports tentative plans for a large railroad coal iron merger involving Tennessee Coal and Iron, Deberdeleben Coal and Iron, and related companies. No local confirmation exists as executives meet in New York and progress appears unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alm
March &Industrial Circlé
New York
Tennessee Cowl, Leon and Railroad Conpany
DeBerdeleben Coal and Tron
Redon
de Bavilel
Aed de
Pennessee
Dd Railrwid Cttehile
Ileal
Eastern Tennessee trains eyed between Washington and Chattanooga
A Journal report suggests two fast new ves tibuled trains may be introduced between Washington and Chattanooga. The plan, if confirmed within a week, would run trains numbered one and two, depart their terminals and pass Knoxville in the afternoon, with connections at Chattanooga for Memphis and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen
Washington
Chattanooga
Knoxville
East Tennessee
Chathiooga
Memphis
New Orleans
Dr Hale’s Household Cough Cure Promoted in Ad
A vegetable remedy from rare medicinal plants claims to cure coughs hoarseness laryngitis bronchitis and lung soreness. It promises relief for consumption and strengthens the lungs. Sold at McFarlan & Co store for 7 and 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs Hale
Houseold
McFarlan & Co
Accident Claims Life In Nashville With Pistol Mishap
A Nashville youth died after being accidentally shot in the head while handling a 38 calibre pistol this afternoon. The incident occurred near St Joseph and the victim died tonight. A separate old advertisement notes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds offering free samples at McFarland & Co’s drug store with large size priced at 50 cents and a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Joseph
McFarland & Qc
Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and Testimonials
Proprietors offer one hundred dollars for any case not cured by Lyus Catarrh Cure. Internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces, building constitution and aiding nature. Address Comey & Co., Toledo, Ohio, for testimonials. sold by druggists at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beileasork
Serie Hs
Thalthe
Halle
Lyu
Comey & Co
Toledo
Drugaist
Congressmen Rendall and Springer Status Blooming
Washington reports Representative John W. Rendall of Kentucky stricken with paralysis yesterday at home amid a disordered room. The article notes reforms and a medical promotion for women and cites Dr Vieren's Favorite Prescription as a guarantee backed remedy. Springer’s condition shows improvement with physicians hopeful for continued recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
March
John W. Rendall
Thonday
Manm
Steamship Rossi Held at Quarantine Over Yellow Fever
The Rossi arrived from Santos Brazil and was detained at quarantine after yellow fever broke out aboard. The first mate and an engineer died, along with another seaman, during the voyage. The observation contrasts heavenly and hellish populations as reported by The Chattanooga Times and Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rossi
Santos
Brazil
Painter faces arrest after attempted assault on child
In Nashville on March, W E Mitchell, a painter, was tried before the mayor for attempting an outrage on the seven year old daughter of Mrs. Green. He was committed to jail without bail. While returning to jail, a police officer was overpowered, and Mitchell was taken to the river bottom where he was severely whipped and allowed to depart. He thanked the crowd for sparing his life and escaped through the bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Jackson
Mitchell
Green
Land
Mee tie Bitters touted for kidney trouble relief
Ta fille Indiana postmaster Wm Timmons writes Mee tie Bitters has done more for kidney discomfort than any other medicine. John Bel, a stocksman, claims Pind ileotric Bitters are the best remedy while Wolo a merchant warns against fake goods. Daily Whe a botthowt Meld & Co’s drugstore sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Vein
Hiller
Meld & Co
Local notes from Lovelace and nearby towns in March 1892
A dense town diary records visits and happenings across Lovelace Greenville and surrounding areas. Names include Pattonnd, Hall, Brandon, Grisham, DeVault, Long, Hopper, Whitlow, Keen, Murrell, Taylor, Shepherd, White, Davis, Moore, Keys, Dykes, Murrell, Baines. The Lovelace revival closes, and funeral for Elbert S. Whitlow is noted with sympathies.
New Grocery Partnership Opens at Hart’s Corner
J L Evans and Alex White form a partnership and lease the Hart’s corner building to operate a store with an immense stock of choice groceries. Both men are described as hustling and aim to credit the town with their business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Evans
Alex. White
Hart's Corner
Commercial College of Kentucky University Draws Many Young Ladies
Over two hundred young ladies have attended the Commercial College of Kentucky University with more than thirty currently in attendance. Names from several states are listed as recent entrants in bookkeeping photography and typewriting. A course here is described as highly valuable with many graduates now in well paid positions. Also mentions Jasper Democrat and a four foot thick vein mined by Jasper Coal Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial College of Kentucky University
Miswes Bertha Wauehupe
Mamie Mendel
Florida
Ollie Bean
Missouri
Nora Boone
Woodford County
Mattie Willis
Louisiana
Ada Brash
Indiana
Cora Nugent
Tennessee
Nora Henwood
Salle Scott
Versailles
V. Hickart
Sallie Farra
Fayette County
Lone Warmock
Paris
EB. Brush
Ashland
Presa
Jasper Cial Company
The Horse In Memoriam And A Womans Death
An In Memoriam piece extols the horse as a noble servant, laments horse abuse, and cites religious symbolism from Revelations. It also reports the death of Mrs. Martha J. Wilder wife of Gen John T Wilder and offers condolences from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Johnson City to her husband and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Wilder
John T. Wilder
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Johnson City
Distinguished Visitors Tour City With Railroad Officials
The official party of F K Huger superintendent Ed win Fitzgerald traffic manager and G i Loyall master of trains arrived by private car yesterday and met with Embreeville and Carnegie iron companies engaging in discussions and activities in Embreeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embreeville
F. K. Huger
Edwin Fitzgerald
G. i. Loyall
Eimbreeville and
Carnegie Iron Companies
Baker Released After Nolle Prosequi Conviction Reversed
The Commonwealth vs D John A P Baker was nolle prosequied after a Supreme Court of Appeals decision reversed a prior conviction due to lack of proven delivery. The case involved a conspiracy to poison Wyndham Gilmer and Baker was released. Gilmer contends the poison was not administered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Commonwealth
Personal notices show city visitors and departures
City residents list includes Dr dS Stuart and De Alexander meeting pension board. HL Kirkpatrick J W Bye from Kingsport at Piedmont. A C Jenkins of the Chattanooga Times back to Chattanooga General. Ada Pierce returns from Rogersville. Joe T Alderson leaves for Greeneville to run Mr Kirkpatrick's clothing stores. Dr R M Rhow J Allen Smith and T T McMillan visit from Knoxville. Dr C King returns to office after illness. E B Cox heads to Washington State. Miss Alice Sinon travels to Bristol then Washington and East. George Mardin visiting relatives at Elizabeth town. Roy J J and Mrs Snow with Jobe and Sawyers at Cranberry. Mrs Jobe to Washington City after visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Rhow
J. Allen Smith
T.T. McMillan
Knoxville
Rinkin Eine
C. King
Roy. J. J
Mra. Snow
the Jobe
Mra. Sawyers
Cranberry
Mra. Bawyer
Washington City
Mra. Jove
Ell Pronics and Social Folkways in a Wry Voice
A jumble of quips on reading habits hair color and wisdom, noting how opinions on age value and thrift shape judgment. Cartoonish observations touch on lodging orders lodge trips and social equality as a witty slice of American attitudes in varying neighborhoods.
Are You In It If Not Why Not
Vintage ad copy urges readers to keep Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure for sudden colds. It touts rapid relief after the first dose and promotes purchasing 25 and 6de bottles at Mc Farland & Co's.
Comet Scintillations and Local Happenings In Town
Dr J C King returns to his office after illness blamed on the hills Maj J A Bradshaw a Wash county Republican appears in the city as a candidate for county tax assessor The note urges continued labor and industrial revival with emphasis on woodwork and tannery relocation Mr Bennett from Albany opens City Grocery on E Main Street assisted by Mr Clay George Hardin plans a month long visit to San Francisco Sam Crumley’s trip to Virginia continues Gov Taylor’s lecture tour boosts prospects for U S Senator Mrs W A Hunter visits Bristol R M Staples of boot and shoe fame in town Jan Greene of Green Shields Knowville attorneys attends legal business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bennett
Albany
N. Y
E. Main Street
Clay
City Grocery
George Hardin
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Scalped by a Saw in Mill Accident in Nashville
Nashville dispatch reports John Harris of Crecifiol suffered a severe scalp wound when a saw mill bar caught his head. The boat of the tail log struck Morris’s head, tearing the lid. He lingered in agony until yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
John Harris
Crecifiol
Morris
Woon
Pneumonia Cure Credited to Hale's Household Ointment
John A. Edwards of Adams New York testifies that his mother aged 1875 was near death from pneumonia. After using Hale's Household Ointment applied to the chest and heated flannels she rapidly improved within twelve hours and survived. Sworn before Notary Wm. H. Replat. Sold at McFarland's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Edwads
Adams
N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congressman Kendall
Johnny
Mammoe
Springer
Chattanooga Times
Boston Transcript
Heaven
Hell
Brute
Pall
Meaiow Brook
Misy Malc Sheqviend Ware
AY B
McGhire
Horse Creek
KB. Hall
O A Brandon
Greeneville
Relativoe
John Grisham
Our Merchants
Churaday
Mr. DeVault
Kendrick’s Creek
Mr. Long
Asheville
Asheville, N. C
A. L. Hopper
Elbert
Whitlow
Lovelace
At. M. Morrell
Wilder Boyd
Kindrick’s Creek
W. A. Keen
Rt. M. Murrell
J.L. Shepherd
Clover Bottom
W. White
GR. Davis
W. E. Moore
Mise Nila Keys
Jonesboro
Mrs. W. Z. Taylor
Joseph Dykes
Blajy's Gap
G. M. Murrell
Walker's Fork
Tom Baines
Morning Star
M. E
the Commercial College of
Ky. University
Lexington, Ky
AS. Kilby
Mra
Wil
Dor
King of Kings
Lord of Lords
Armes of Teavenna
W. c
W. Cote
Weisos
Hanvix
Baker
Ds, Stuart
de. Alexander
Pension Board
WH. Kirkpatrick
J. W Bye
Kingsport
Piedmont
A.C. Jenkins
The
Chattanooga General
Ada Pierce
T. E. Hurst & Co
Rogersville
Joe T. Alderson
Kirkpatrick
Brinker
E_ B. Cox
State of Washington
Alice Sinon
George Mardin
Elizabethston
Ihor
Pete
J C. King
the Hills
J. A. Bradshaw
Washington County
Maj. Bradshaw
Sam Crumley
Virginia
Chilhowee
Sam
Gov. Taylor
United States
Mra. W. A. Hunter
Bristol
R. M. Staples
Boot and Shoe Fame
Jan, Greene
Green& Shields, Knowville Attorneys
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