Local notices and campaign announcements in The Comet
A jumble of notices announces candidates for Washington County offices including Sheriff and County Clerk. Ge0 W Willierr and James HL Newon appear as sheriff and county register hopefuls with party convention references. Other items promote moot court seats, hardware ads, paint, and local shop information with various names and small-town mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James HL Newon
County Register
Washington County
Charles Gookin
County Register of Washington Oounty
J. M. Cann
Omeeo County Cort
Local Ads and Notices Prompt Routine in Jonesboro
Advertisers are urged to note ongoing publication of local ads through all future issues. Various vendors in Jonesboro promote bird cages, moss baskets, gutters, hardware, groceries, and dry goods, while community events include Moot Court and a Cranberry excursion raising funds for church debts. Notable items include new bank opening, a fire extinguisher demonstration, and local residents’ engagements and deaths.
Millinery department hires Sue Chinowth at Hun ter & Bro
J W Hun ter & Bro hire Miss Sue Chinowth to help in the millinery department. Johnson City Foundry and Machine Co advertises a bargain on saw mill engines. K Side touts the best shovel plow in East Tennessee. Kirkpatrick & Co promotes cheap goods with a boastful sales pitch. Hoes! Hoes! hoes! CLK Lide’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Lide
East Tennessee
G. OG. Seaver's
J. W. Hunter & Bro's
Sue Chinowth
Johnson City Foundry and Machine Company
East
Tennessee
Johnson City
Half Alive From Drought Fever And Debility
A fragment describes men and women termed half alive by saldnum fever and debility. It claims weak appetites and nerves, with pains and fatigue, improved only by stimulating tonic remedies. It recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the cure to restore vigor, appetite, sleep, and daily strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostad
Republican convention turmoil in Blountville session
In Blountville the Republican convention split with Butler faction holding a strong majority while opposition leaders pressed. R Ferguson chaired and Yokely nominated for permanent Chairmanship. Miller also nominated. A district vote rule led to appeals and dual faction control as both parties seated delegates amid dispute over Sullivan county delegation seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Carr
Johnson City
Carr
Butler
R. Ferguson
Peter Yokely
Dr. Miller
Ani Butler
Greeneville
Jonesboro
Sullivan County
Greeneville and East Tennessee News Highlights
Local notes report a wedding at the residence of Mrs G Okey between Katherine C Okey and Watts B Dillard with Rev C A Duncan officiating. Also recorded are deaths, a moonshiner trial, a fire destroying John M Donnelly’s home, a fatal shooting in Claiborne county, a deadly wagon accident in Weetwater district, and plans for a National Electric Medical Association meeting in Atlanta on June 16 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Okey
Katherine C. Okey
Watts B. Dillard
Salem
C. A. Duncan
Gréeneville Pulletin
James McCox
Walker County
United States
Marsh Kelly
Lookout
Lafayette
Sevierville
Tenn
Sam Atchley
Jessa Atchley
Bruce Hardin
W. HL Hardin
Brietel Regarten
Y. M. CG
Jess
Claiborne County
Janes Rogers
John Rogers
Tazewell
Weetwater
Tom Wilson
National
Electrc Medical Association
Opera House
Atlanta
Georgia
H. S. Kimball House
Reward for Recovery of Stolen Household Goods 1886
A May 1 1886 notice offers 350 dollars for the return or recovery of items stolen from TG Antsoy’s house on the night of April 17. The list includes two watches, mens clothing, boots, fur hat, Hamburg trimming, satin, handkerchiefs, a suit of cash and several coins. The reward seeks arrest and conviction of the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atolen
Hamburg
Gould
TG. Antsoy
Derby Scene Special Excites Cincinnati Readers
The Illustrated Graphic News of Cincinnati promotes a Derby Day edition to arrive May 14 in Louisville. It promises lively Derby portraits of Ban Fox and other starters plus scenes at the course and offers free trial of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. Also notes lumber shipments, mill Machinery for sale, and tobacco hill making tips from Johnson City Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lucas
Will
Fair View Avenue
City Drug Store
Missex Lixzie ‘Lyons
Minnie Berkley
J. W. Crumley
Pearl Barnes
C. Bayless
Sally Faw
W. W. Faw
Jennie Crumley
Harry Lyle
Emma de Groote
C. J. Broyles
Jno. Hart
Sam Crumley
RW. Victor
Cy. H. Lyle
Jolivon City
Tennessee
Wrawn
Fra Dole
G & . Clark
Mra
Allen Ih
Prive
Kenmont Mf
Caldwell
Franksthets
Turse
Kango
Fisher
Jan
A. Algney
My House
Janoth Theos
My Memphreys
Mine Ki
Graphic News
Cincinnati
Stirling
Louisville
Saleon
Ban Fox
Enright
Altian
Blue Wing
Solid Silver
Masterpiece
Bon Air
Harrodsburg
Silver Cloud
Troubadour
M. Lewis Clark
Dr. King
B. Wash
Avery
Grant & Loy
Johnson City
Tenn
Millet and Market Report Mixed From 1886 Johnson City Update
Market report corrected weekly by Will Harr notes Millet market items and poultry in Johnson City area. The write up references price ranges and conditions for livestock and eggs, plus advertisements for travel and hotel lodging at the Grand Union Hotel near Grand Central Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Harr
New York
Grant Upton Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union Hotel
Ity
Trial Free Brain Specific Medicine Ad Declares Cure Claims
An old advertisement touts Scott's Brain Specific Medicine as curing nervous diseases and a long list of ailments from Somnial Weakness to Premature Old Age. It promises trial packages, mail order, refunds, and mentions Dr J B Sept as inventor with 90 Hennepin Block Minneapolis as the agent address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Stampa
Nove Genuine
J.B. Sept
Landon
Eng
The
Spot Medicine Co
Hennepin Mock, Minneapelit
Ming
U, 5
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Tent
Sherify
Geo. W. WiLuerr
Sherif
Willvan Honuke
POR
O. K. Lide's
Geo M. Horry
Elizabethton
Wallace ‘Truslow
Cranberry
J. R. Poet
Orlando
Fla
the Sentinel and
Reporter
U.k
Will Harris
Chas. N. Estes
Geo. Brown
Knoxville
Our City
Will Marr's
Kirkpatrick & Co
Baven F. Broyles
Democrate Convention
Farris, Pierce & Co
Justin King
Parris, Pierce & Co
Oliver Chill Plowe
G. C. Seaver's
B. N. Mathes
Bloomingdale, Fla
County
Joe Logan
Tuk Comer
C.K
J. L. Evans
New Orleans
C.K. Lide
Hunter & Bro
Ike Jobe
Seaver
Toole Broughton
Picayune
Boston
Philadelphia Record
Pitish'ry Chronicle
Peck
Sun
Cherokee
M. A. Andes
G. W. Lindamood
H.C. Taylor
Shell City
Emily Smith
Capt
Ross Smith
Yester
Missouri
Elk Park
Shell Creek
Roan Mt
Austin
Science Hill Institute
Milligan College
Eugene Murphy
Whia Allison
Dickey & Anderson
Dr. Simmons
McNeil & Wolfe
DeGroote
Bruce F. Broyles
Limestone
Broyles
Bank—Mesers, Crandall & Shhuyler
Bank of
John's
McFarland & Rogers
Deadrick’s Hill
Herald Tribune
Major Mountcastle
W. E. Mathes
A. J.mooncastle
Mossy Creek
Knorville Tribune
Major Mounteastle
Frank Mountcastle
Lide
Par
Pierce & Co
Blountville
Boraid & Tribune
Kirkpatrick
East Tenn
Mary Keys
Aaron Keys
Pettibone
Peasant Grove Cemetery
Greenville Republicas
John M. Donnellys
Buller
Girvan Derby
W. M. Younce
N.C
WH. B. Chark
Versal
Perkins
van Planne
Henry Lyle
Tennes
Bee
Perth
Ee Ps
Bole Agenta
King’s Royal Rifle and Blasting
Kentucky Toad and Oil Co
F. Himimar Paint Company
Fairbank
Old Dominion Nauk
Oliver Chilled
Standart Rootig
Patt
Wotton
Sock
Grant & Son
Sarupay
Hope Bros. & CO
Nosville
Jewelers
U.S
B.A. Fahnestoge’s
Caine
Nitiak
Sawmatnga
Colada
Schwartz
Cann Entook’s Son & Con
Pittsburg
Newt Manny Seana Kei
Carpeiages
W. A. Kite
Johnson Celv
PENN
W Cargille & Hodges
Sewart Gallery
Upper East Tennessee
Wiinter
Tay Coster
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