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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1899

Page

2

White House subscription for Admiral Dewey sparks national support

The piece notes talk of a popular subscription to buy a Washington home for Admiral Dewey, with hopes it could fund a town, while Dewey plans a careful return to the U.S. from Manila. It also covers political maneuvering, railroad expansion hints, and comments by Ex-Representative Hartman on party dynamics and the 1900 election prospects.

Washington Admiral Dewey Dewey Navy Department Manila United States

Embalmed beef inquiry notes and local parish life merge

The document bundles political opinion on currency and safety with a scan of local events in Johnson City in 1899. It cites the New York Herald on embalmed beef, mentions Governor Flower and Congress concerns, then shifts to church activity, Sunday schools, a serious injury, a young man’s Knoxville trip, teaching by Prof. D. A. Vines, a wooden wedding reception, and a baccalaureate sermon.

Knoxville BE. T. Buylews Mrs. Bayless J. J. Bayless Dollie Bayless Jane the Cook A. M G. W. Miller J. H. Lee Byrd Bayless John Vines D. A. Vines Tar Rim

Strayed sorrel horse and obituaries from Johnson City news

A stray sorrel horse description and reward offered by J M Knox. Obituary notes mark the death of O B Boring in Gutskill New York, with relatives traveling to Steubenville for the funeral. Community notices urge eye health checks for children, promoting Dr Slairtaxp at Greenwood Hotel. The Murray Hartt Comedy Company returns to the Opera House, presenting From Out the Gloom and Sowing Wild Oats with full houses and a free admission offer for a reserved-seat holder.

O. B. Boring Gutskill N. Y Rmx Slaiertaxp Greenwood Hotel Strickland Johnson City Murray-Hartt Comedy Company Opera House Francia Murray Murray Misa Hart

Aged Woman Dead at Daughter’s Home

An elderly woman aged 70 died last Friday afternoon at her daughter’s residence, Mrs. W. H. Henderson. She had been in feeble health for several months and passed away surrounded by family.

B. I. L. Jones W. H. Henderson

Resolutions of Sympathy for Lodge Brethren

The John Sevier Lodge expresses sympathy for Brother W F Jones and Brother W W Jones in the loss of their mother. The resolutions be entered in minutes and conveyed by the Keeper of Records and Seal under lodge seal.

John Sevier Lodge Knights of Pything W. F. Jones W. W.jones Euclid Lodge

Indurable Diseases and a Civil War Reunion

An old newspaper fragment discusses catarrh and lung disease with Peruna as a claimed cure, includes a praising testimonial, and recounts General Wheeler’s remarks at a Confederate veterans reunion praising Southern valor and women’s role, followed by Hon. A. A. Taylor’s lecture in Athens Tennessee on Life’s Poetry and Pearls.

Washington Winfield Scott Andrew Jackson Mexico Alexander Hannibal Charlemage Napoleon Wheeler Athens Tenn A. A. Taylor Grant University

Bradfield Regulator for Women Health Facts

Bradfield's Female Regulator promises to restore a woman's health by strengthening organs and correcting menstrual and discharge issues. It claims relief from headaches backaches and nervousness and purports to renew vitality and beauty. Free illustrated book available from The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga.

Bettie The Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta, Ga

Bankrupt's Petition For Discharge In Tennessee 1890

The court orders a hearing on the petition for discharge in the matter of John H Tilson in bankruptcy. The hearing is set for the end of June 1890 in Knoxville before the court. Creditors will be mailed copies of the petition and order, with notice to appear if they have reasons to object.

Embreville Tron Company Embreville Geo. L. Carter Syndicate Virginia and Southern Railway Ofa B. & BE Erwio E. L. Russell Mobile and Ohio Railroad Washington John M. Allen John Allen Tupelo House Senate Mississippi Allen John H. Tilson Anid Court Knoxville Tax Center D. Clark Tenn A.D Silat Haewry Ewine

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