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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1894
Page
4
A fragment reports a comet entry at Johnson City Tennessee, mentioning Penanes and Clank Matter in a terse archival note. The readable bits imply a local reference to an astronomical or event entry, with no full context or date.
A local resident has relocated to the How and Hodge building on Market Street near Agua Street. The move places the Cover business within the same street cluster, indicating continued activity in the area.
The downtown office invites patrons to visit the book store of Lyle & Go next to the post office for ads, orders, and subscriptions. Copy left there will receive prompt attention.
The county issues notices naming M. I. Hickey for sheriff and Dr Lesh for County Court Clerk. Wi G Matches is or proposed as a trustee candidate. Duncan is listed as a candidate for Representative. All are subject to Republican party action or convention.
The page quotes bitter factional rhetoric after a mayoral election. It notes Democrats claiming victory, Republicans blamed for taxes, calls for Col. Breckinridge, and moves of the Johnson County Democratic convention from April 2 to April 9 in Jonesboro. It argues the remnant Democratic party should be white and pure while criticizing rivals and endorsing leaders like Hank and Gibson.
In a Boon’s Creek area note the writer mocks opponents with playful political satire about turkeys and peaches. The piece advocates Rep Weldon W. DeVault as an honest, loyal candidate praised by both parties and urged to seek the nomination despite uncertainty about his acceptance.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Ware Tyrax and Ware Kissan Mannix wholesale druggists of Toledo. Claims cure via bloodstream and mucous membranes. Price one dollar per bottle. testimonials available.
The Democratic party of Washington county calls a meeting at the Jonesboro courthouse at 1 o clock on April 9 to select delegates for the State judicial convention in Nashville on April 18, 1894. Five judges will be nominated for the Supreme Court. District committeemen and the county executive committee are urged to attend. G. W. Witner, Chairman. John H. Bowman, Secretary. Jonesboro, Tenn. March 26, 1894.
An ad describes catarrhal symptoms including tongue heaviness sour stomach belching and headaches. It touts Perana as an admirable remedy offering prompt relief and potential permanent cure by calming inflamed stomach lining. It notes dilution in water for mild cases and references two books from Peruana Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio.
Police fear a city wide scam after a Boston ad drew buyers to Albany’s con game. A woman linked to Rev George Goodwin of New York allegedly collected $5 upfront for two Columbia bicycles sent to Boston and vanished. Detectives trace letters from multiple towns as Harlem court handles a suspect.
New York actress Grace Sherwood, known for titles in Jane and other comedies, testified in Jefferson Market Court that James H. Coyne assaulted her. She showed black eyes from the beating, said Coyne is her husband who denies the marriage. Sherwood says she supported him for years despite his drinking and abuse. Coyne was held for examination.
In James Fowler's house near South Point Missouri Pacific line James Torand and Henry Roberts quarreled. Ida Sanders fired a pistol wounding a woman. Torand shot Roberts three times, killing him. Torand fled. Roberts, 31, left a widow and a baby.
A mixed review section discussing Gustav Kobbe's Life Under Water, Maurice Minton's city-life study, and Mrs Amelia Barrenys praise. It covers the New York literary scene, contemporary fashion forecasts, and an essay from Archdeacon Farrar on true Christianity versus its abuses. The piece blends criticism, bookish notices, and moral reflections with prominent names and period-appropriate tone.
Val Ricusono Virginia notes Judge Wellford refused to allow Mrs. Belya A. Lockwood to practice in Henrico circuit court citing precedents against women in the Commonwealth. The judge later took the matter under advisement as Virginia legislature sessions failed to pass a bill enabling women to practice in circuit court. Local ad for M Jackson's Mrswestern steak at 507-2.
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