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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1896
Page
3
A flood of small items reports visitors from nearby towns, grocery and coffee ads, millinery bargains, and social news. Citizens like Rev W Coss and J H Bran der appear among church and business notices. A death, a civic meeting, and political chatter accompany local commerce and travel notes.
John Crouch died Sunday at 2 a.m. from a wound suffered Monday night at Piney Mata from Wm Wolf. He fought to recover, but died peacefully with family by his side. Remains buried at Stoney Creek in Carter county. He confessed details about wrecking trains killing three engineers, though a Southern detective withholds comment.
The corporation seeks payment of taxes within 0 days from date or levies will be made. Tax collection hours are each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the recorder's office. W Hopers, Constable, This April 1896.
Reader seeks updates on political matters and offers to scribe for Tim Coscen, indicating engagement with civic topics and writing support.
The text notes the illness and late return of a respected local man with well wishes for a speedy recovery. It also details property disputes involving land sales from James Henry to the Tennessee Land Company and subsequent transfer chain. A court action by Tom Hunter is described along with recent moves related to a house on Grover Street and a notice about mortgage financing opportunities.
An advertisement touts Helockrl Millers as a remedy for fever headache indigestion constipation and dizziness. It claims effectiveness against malaria and promises relief for exhausted or torpid states with a focus on patient recovery and long lasting benefits.
The Johnson City Ladies club hosted a farewell entertainment at Hotel Carnegie on Tuesday evening marking the season’s last gathering before a winter break. Guests enjoyed elegant decor, floral arrangements, and a table display crafted by the members, with husbands in attendance and anticipation for next summer’s annual club picnic.
A garbled column mentions a dark horse obscuring a presidential carriage, then shifts to medical ads for Shaker Digestive Cordial and Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey. It includes testimonials from Paducah and Kimble merchants, plus quips about conversation lists and portrait size.
An advertisement touts a universal remedy claiming to cure a wide range of ailments from bruises and burns to headaches and brain injuries. It promises relief with a soothing formula and claims superiority to wine, asserting rapid preparation and broad effectiveness.
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