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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
1
Bank president Tenge Lewis of Sabina Ohio, resident in Clinton County for seven years and Sabina Bank president for twenty, praises Hood’s Sarsaparilla for blood purification and his personal relief from long standing pains.
Isaac Lewis of Sabina Ohio reports Hood’s Sarsaparilla cured his rheumatism neuralgia and headache after a hard day of work. He also takes Hood’s Pills to keep bowels regular and praises the tonic as a true friend.
Advertisement urges travelers to use the Memphis and Charleston line via MEMPNA BHORT LNT with two through trains daily and few car changes. It promotes connections from East Tennessee Virginia and North Carolina to Memphis and onward to Texas and western points with through service and dining cars.
Governor Bradley proclaims active service under Colonel Cave and Colonel Gaither as soldiers posture at Frankfort. State house guards, McCreary and Brown Tight regiments, plus Louisville troops, enforce strict access amid tense joint session with Walton and Senate factions observing from fixed bayonets.
Spring dress goods offer stylish fabrics including mohair, mohair blends, rich plaids, silk and wool novelties at prices lower than expected. Visit the store to inspect these fabrics.
Spring trimmings are now on display and available for viewing. Customers are invited to visit early to see the latest dress garnitures and quality fabrics.
The notice promotes dainty striped waists and the latest printed warps with black brocades, inviting readers to call and view the designs in person.
Advertises 1000 yards Percale 86 inches wide at 10 cents per yard and 4000 yards Prints at 5 cents per yard. Emphasizes good cloth, choice styles and values in a simple sale notice.
The report blends a speech by Bob and a serenade of Democratic triumph with references to a heated campaign, while noting scandal and crime. It cites J J Cooper of Hunterville Alabama Mercury and Mrs Ed Keichle burned in Ay anaville, plus Henry Patterson’s arrest in Guineaville for his wife’s murder. The Oklahoma homestead bill advances in the lower house, and Guy Oates of Alabama seeks the U S Senate with a platform of sound money and state banks under solid banking laws.
Secretary Carliste writes to Representative Patterson of Tennessee replying to ex Speaker Chapla's accusation of unfriendly treatment toward silver. Reports from MecKexstort Pa and other towns describe a deadly blast at Hosmore's distillery killing Charles Klotz, a furnace worker, and severest burns to a woman and elderly mother in Harrishurg. Additional notes cover labor activism, revival meetings, and political maneuvering in Tennessee and neighboring states.
Joseph K Moon one of the oldest pioneers died in Martineville after a long farming life. Born in Sevier county in 1802 he lived 87 years in Clark township Clinton county ending a long widowhood and marriage to Eleanor Hanlon. He amassed a comfortable fortune through farming and had resided in the same community since sixty one years ago.
A morning fire at 12 10 in Bristol Virginia side wrecked the Harmeling opera house and several nearby shops causing up to 15000 in losses. Insured values include 7000 for the opera house, 4000 for Crumley store and similar for Wallis & Co. Fire origin linked to Nixon's grocery or notion store. no heating fire since yesterday. Local politics note praises Bob Taylor for Tennessee governor nomination and public favor.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. J C Cheney Co Toledo Ohio advertises testimonials and states the product is sold by all druggists.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for oats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and promising to cure piles with money refunded if not satisfied. Box price 46 cents. Sold by Morland & Co.
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