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Publication announces weekly schedule with upcoming discontinuation after the expiration of a vote ban. It notes postal service handling and a location reference Johnsonity Tent Becond C.
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1885
Page
3
Serious Accident Near Johnson City Injures Man
Will Miller of one and a half miles west of Johnson City suffered severe injuries when a log rolled back after the chain broke while he helped roll it up a bank toward a wagon. He sustained a broken arm and jaw from the incident last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Miller
Johnson City
Miller
Mutual Life Insurance Firm Organized in Johnson City
Johnson City forms Mutual Life Insurance Company with Wiley M. Christian as President H Gildersleeve as Vice President and H B Clark as Secretary J W Hunter as Treasurer Dr B 8 Miller serves as Medical Director The Legislature is urged to grant a charter. Local election results name Col 8 Yocum as Mayor and list Aldermen, Magistrate, Constable, Recorder and Marshall with plans for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Wiley M. Christian
H. Gildersleeve
H. B. Clark Soo
J. W. Hunter Treas
B. 8. Miller
Legisture
Buccehas
WH. Yocum
Tho
W. Hickey
Will Hart
BK. Lide
Eli McNees
Hows
J. W. Cramley
Wilbern Honge
T. H. Lusk
William Morgan
Marshall
Tobnson City
County Board Hikes and Lowers County Taxes
Washington County board met at Jonesboro to equalize district taxes. A committee worked two days at a $50 cost. Some districts saw tax cuts while others saw increases, notably Leesburg up 80.95 and overall county tax rise near $3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Jonesboro
Leesburg
Johnson City
Improve the Streets Prompt Board to Act
A city article urges the new Board of Aldermen to act immediately to improve streets and sidewalks. It criticizes past slow progress and suggests issuing bonds and contracting with workers, noting current annual taxes are insufficient for needed upkeep. It expresses high hopes for an active, effective plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prise
Nelson's
Johnson City elects Col. Yooun mayor of new council
The Knoxville Tribune notes Col. Yooun leads as mayor in Johnson City with five elected aldermen backing him. The article praises the Wie tauga Steam Tannery, East Tennessee’s key industry, and highlights K Lido, formerly Knoxville salesman, now Johnson City businessman, among the new officials. The piece also mentions local merchants and goods at Nelson's and Lide & Smith's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Tribune
Johnson City
Col
Yoeun
Little City
Marton Yoouth & Co
Wietauga Steam Tannery
East Tennester
Yooun
Pennsylvania
Konte
Congress
Rothern Development
K. Lido
Knoxville
New Corporation
Kinslee
Bristol
Goodson Democrat
Ada Worth
Lide
Poate Day
Creston
N.C
Market Report and Local Notes From Carter and Johnson City
Market activity and local notices include Hon. Robert Smith returning from Nashville, revival closing, new Democratic paper proposed in Blountville with Prof. Joseph A. Brown, and multiple personal updates. Items mention imports, lumber venture in Jolson City, and ongoing business shifts amid cold weather and wheat concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blountville
Joseph A. Brown
A.J Hrown
Kilifordn
J. B. Converse
Presbyterian Church
Sullivan
Taylor
Washington
Mechatesburg Man Credits Dr King’s New Discovery
Mr E Springer of Mechatesburg Pa describes severe fever and lung illness improved greatly after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He bought three bottles and fully recovered with restored health appetite and strength. Free trial bottle offered at Hash Syn’s Drug Store. large bottles priced at $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Springer
Mechatesburg
Dr. King
Hash & Syn
Ulcer Patient Reports Healing with Be 5 Be Remedy
A patient recounts long battle with a chronic cerofilane ulcer finally healed after using a few bottles of Be 5 Be. He shares his brother also suffered a severe running ulcer that resisted other treatments until Be 5 Be restored healing and strength. The note ends with a local supplier, Morris'ails, north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atiarta
Ouly
Ton Verve
Morris’ Ails
Important Discovery Promises Health and Value at City Hotel
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and related ailments. It claims the remedy cures coughs colds bronchitis asthma hoarseness and throat chest issues and offers a trial bottle free at Dr B B Hash & Son’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
B. Hash & Son
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Tent
Mutual Life Insurance
County Item
Lide & Smith's
Mackrel
Nelson’s
Watauge Valley
Lide & Smith
Nelson
Bam Motor
Robert Smith
Nashville
Will Hoss
Hoar House
T.A. Br, Nelson
Selden Nelson
Thos
Paw
Lady of
Gonsales
Ike Jone
C.K. Lido
N. C
Dr. Dobson
T. BE. Maroon
Yeaturday
Philadelpha
D. R. Smith
Janes Crumley
Mr. Pendleton
Joe. A. Campbell
Maj. Campbell
Jolson Ciy
Young Bayless
D. Sullins
Emory ‘and Henry College
Chattanboga
Mu G. E. Swadley
Unicoi
Wetzel
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cyivol Co
Johnson
S. Mothner
Bristol Clothier
Currie Sherfey
Crnmley Yellontay
Charley
N. T. Worley
Wier
Hoe
Dr. Worley
Veo Crumley
Crumley's
Fred H. Gibson
William Hickman
W. H. Sonlf
Austin Springs
Missouri
Willy
8.S.C
Gilmor & I
Mitchell's
City Hotel
Gilmer
Mitch
Mr Gee
Gilmer and
Rey R. N
Molson
Price
McNulty & Borvhes
Ayer
C. F. Iodges
George Mickey
Roona
New Oreleans
Mr. Jessup
Ban de Fretory
el. Wolfe
Merrett
Jenne Avinder
Ue Bs
Beaves Neraos & Co
AM Love
Mess. Gilmer & Mitchell
Toeil and Dowdy
Crumtey's
McNulty & Borches
Gilmer & Mitchell's
McNulty & Borenes
Mancet
J. Mok
New Orleans
R. W. Kite
Molay Creak
Hin
BOW, Wrenn, G. 2D
Edward Shepherd
Harrieburg
Backlen
Mae
Shifyli
Dr. Jones
Shiloh
J. B. Jones
Shilom
Mile
J.B. Jones
Hoss & Hodge
Eurnantee
J.B. Dose
Dolwaon City
Doe
Bristol, Tenn
Elas
Dipttyeria Sud
J. B. Dones
Will Tarr
Matthew Seed
Skely
Perth
Garvers
Carter
Mnor
Michelen Regi
J. Adams
Kandkorehiele Jrst
Tes
Yeaus Braschye
Johnon City Tobacco Marke
Tani Hans
Sania
Tytertor
Coma
Dirk Bet
Long
Dirk
Eit
Cincal
Tolareo Searce
Inf
Aonistih
Dewan
Wm. G. Mathes
Sporgaggrocer
PR Duce
Por Uash
City Property
Tame
J.C. Tlarden
Johnson City Real Estate Co
THE
Wright
Smaovtawll
Railway
Strink
San. W. Rhea
Aretha Sitar Main Street
Tenn
Dr. Geo, H. Berry
Bentint
Ofiee
Powubioe
C. King
B.D
Bunkin
Dywelifing
Howe Johnson Citc
Tennersen
Kowner
H. H. Garr
Athaney At Law Aut
Selima Tolnson City
Tennersey
Isaag Harp
Tennessee
Marce Harte
Anninr
Willexx, PA
Atlanta, Ga
P. Angel
Tannessre
Dayune
Dolunsonn
M. BR
Thoreh
Ah. Rey. i. Mode
M. i
Wee Gunton
Poe
Wiitluck
Proachine
Chriatlaty
Juhuwon City
Manvale
J.B
Ack
J. Wi
H. P. King
Pealers
Myrtle Green Carhiners
Ziegler
Sho
Orn Etork Or
LC. Berry Ling
Upper
G.G. Seaver
Derales
Johnson City, Tennessee
Peter
Henderson & Co
Cortland St
New York
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