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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1886
Page
3
Public notices plus ads describe weather indicator codes and a broad mix of local commerce. Items mention plows, hardware, seeds, jewelry, clothing, tobacco, groceries, and farm equipment. multiple residents and visitors are noted, with election talk and community events across Johnson County towns.
A dated advertisement extols Hart's Family Medicines as the most reliable cures with Amibilious Discovery for bilious complaints and indigestion. It claims universal awareness of Hart's Great Relief cures, praising Winslow worm Candy Vermilug's Dr Hart's Pills and other remedies as equally valuable, listing contact details and distributor at Carter Co Term.
On March 27 1886 a sale will auction 1964 acres of land including river bottom about 60 acres, part of Frank Williams estate, to his heirs Harriet John Lida Smith Sara Stephens and Ann Dillenham. Sale at 2 PM, one mile below Carter Depot, with down payment to cover rents for two years. G R Sarr acting under power of attorney. Also notes on criminal matters, local politics, and a bridge project in Hampton Tennessee.
Public sale on April 20 at the Jonesboro court house to auction the Embreeville Iron Works property in Washington County Tennessee. The estate includes undivided and partly undivided shares in twenty seven tracts, with liens, and conditions set for payment, interest, and security. The sale aims to satisfy various debts and will be conducted under a decree of the Knox County court. The notice appears in the Supreme Court of Knoxville clerks office records.
Corrected weekly market note by WILL HARR from Johnson City dated Mar 18 186. Describes a man's illness and home remedy SMITH'S BILE BEANS claiming quick relief for congestion and cold. Advertises hotels Grand Union Hotel near Grand Central Depot with low rates and European plan amenities.
Advertising copy touts Scott's Brain Specific Medicine as a universal remedy for nerves, seminal weakne ss, impotency, memory loss, and other ailments from self abuse. It promises free pamphlets and a trial price, with six for 45 and a refund guarantee if no permanent cure is achieved. Addresses Minneapolis agents and inventor signature noted.
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