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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1895
Page
3
A dated sales pitch claiming a life giving gas can be transported and released at will. It mentions wide experience over 25 years and lists ailments such as catarrh consumption neuralgia rheumatic debility and nervous prostration as allegedly helped by the product with promises of 000 carefully recorded cases and a 200 page proof.
McFarland's features a fall line of patent medicines and tobacco. Local greetings and travel gossip cover visits by Misses Briscoe and Mrs Crawford, plans for Cincinnati trips, and a gun arrival for Col Matson. Obituary notes report A G Mason’s death after long residence. A courtly tone notes Dr Berry and Prof Wilson lectures and Ayers Cherry Pectoral praised for throat remedies.
Incoming Wy Jubudon Qignex star Earnest Willie of Georgia a famed crippled author, touring towns Moray Orgok Newport and Morristown with readings and recitations. A Baptial church event Monday night March 18 charges 25 cents, 10 cents for children, 4 cents for a double ticket. Critics praise his natural delivery on crutches or in a chair, likening him to Riley and Stephens and drawing strong local enthusiasm.
Will Leach and Daniel Walters were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Campbell on a warrant from Ellen McDaniel accusing them of taking bacon from her smoke house near the city. They waived examination and remain in jail pending the next circuit court term. Leach, noted for aiding in a past bank entry case, drew surprise. Walters is described as harmless and not responsible for the act.
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by ear applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole constitutional remedy. It claims nine of ten deafness cases stem from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any cure not achieved, urging readers to request a free circular.
The Legislature extends the tax deadline to April 1 for state and county taxes. J A T Bacow announces he will receive taxes in Johnson City on Wednesday March 27. Readers urged to heed local article on back tax payers and settle dues to avoid trouble. Also advertises No To Bac tobacco cure, furniture dealer in Galena Kansas, and watches in Johnson City with Baker’s cream powder and awards.
Mrs Hodge mother of Deputy Clerk and Master O W Hodge died at her Sullivan County home on Tuesday afternoon after progressive paralysis. She was 76 turning 77, leaves a husband aged 86, and was a longtime Presbyterian and church worker. Funeral today with many neighbors attending. interment in the local graveyard.
The Nashville Banner reports Mr. Bryan of Nebraska rebutting Col A. K. McClure on fiat money at Walking Hall Saturday night. Bryan argues the silver dollar gains purchasing power from government legal tender status, questions coinageMetal value, and critiques silver currency as a basis for money supply.
A dense survey of reviews and literary notices. It highlights Lord Randolph cur and a March issue portrait, mentions Jake Clank Hiapeth of the Old Northwest, Adpath's history of the United States, and Owen Winter's Idaho history piece. It also notes a Harper's Young People story by Sir Kirk Stunroe and a sequel titled Snow Shoe and Hedges. It includes a sketch of Wister's Harper's pieces and an advertisement for American Furniture Agency catalogs.
Creditors press to be preferred as depositors sue the defunct First National Bank of Johneunity. Receiver J. J. Cox warns suits stem from alleged insolvence during the last three years, aiming to recover funds under preferred status. Legal costs threaten to consume potential asset proceeds.
Dr Hartman links chronic catarrh to consumption tracing disease from throat to lungs. He claims Poruna cures many cases and urges sufferers to request Family Physician No 2 and a cancer book, both from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio.
Chancellor Smith grants divorce to Dr J W G Willoughby former president of Washington College. Wife with illegitimate child moves to Cincinnati where she has inherited 10000 dollars. She loses custody of the couple’s children and leaves for her former home. The Rogersville area hosts a prominent gathering by the Southern Institute of Expression drawing teachers ministers and lawyers for speech improvement.
Episcopal services scheduled Friday night March 15 at 6 30 p m with evening prayer and sermon on the subject Success of Christianity Witness to the Divinity of Christ Saturday 4 p m evening prayer Sunday 10 30 a m morning prayer and sermon on Endurance Text Hebrew xii 1 and 2 For sale a small farm with new four room house pantry cellar porches barn etc in good neighborhood north of Johnson City. Farm offered cheap Kate R Staries. Ayer's Sarsaparilla advertised.
Tam announces a closing out sale to clear odd pants and miscellaneous items to make room for new spring stock. W. W. Kiaxeaman manages the event and timing.
A garbled vintage style notice appeals to Fe Yadiow to await a line of tallet wear and polite service. It mentions high prices for hogs veal calves and livestock for the next days, with references to areas, vendors, and a public appeal to aid friends and customers.
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