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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
2
An editorial voice argues for keeping Dewey in public memory, praising his enduring influence and suggesting his image remains a fitting symbol for national pride. The piece hints at corporate power and gender issues, noting the corset trust and women’s responses to social pressures.
In Johnson City and Embreville, the Carter Syndicate buys furnaces and plans expansions toward Elizabethton and Gifford's, with routes toward the 0. KR. & C. and possibly the O. RB &. Meanwhile political maneuvering in Washington pits Payne and Hopkins against administration support, as Reed faces a likely speaker contest. Sudden death in Moasy Creek ends Mr. George Simpson’s life, prompting funeral notices and family mourning.
A rambling collection of political chatter from Memphis and Washington discusses Aguinaldo’s stance in the Philippines, Dewey’s potential White House home, Alger’s cabinet seat, McKinley’s reactions, and Kean’s views on trusts plus a jockeying for Speaker support between Henderson and Sherman. The piece reflects partisan rumors, insider talk, and the era’s trust concerns.
A Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company led by George L. Carter of Bristol filed mortgages in Johnson County to secure $10 million and a $1 million rail mortgage, with Manhattan Trust as trustee. The moves mark a planned consolidation of iron, coal, and rail assets across Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee, and Kentucky, totalling about $16 million in capitalization.
A Detroit resident Mrs Eades praises Peruna for curing catarrh and jaundice and credits a grocer and daughter Lias with notable improvements. She endorses sending for Dr Hartman’s women’s question blank and health book while noting many local cures over years. Drugstores sell Peruna nationwide.
A cordial meeting opened with telegraphic and telephonic reports as Marion delivered a fresh address on the Carolina and Northwestern Railroad. He claimed York county stock was worthless but could rise if the line were standard gauged and extended into Tennessee to reach coalfields. He asserted no rival roads were involved and that a powerful client firm planned to develop the line as a main system, contingent on stock purchase.
The piece warns that a woman cannot be too careful during pregnancy before birth. Neglect or improper care risks both mother and child. It emphasizes that she should avoid risky actions and choose safe, prudent steps, even if it means doing nothing.
A Shreveport woman praises Mother's Friend as the sole safe exterior liniment while condemning internal medicines as dangerous. The letter claims it relaxes muscles, relieves morning sickness, eases nervousness and headaches, prevents hard rising breasts, shortens labor and aids recovery. The Bradford regulator Co of Atlanta is noted.
The court orders a hearing on James E. Crockett bankruptcy petition for discharge on the Sunday after June 1809 at Knoxville. It directs publication in a district newspaper and mail notice to all known creditors with copies of the petition and order. Clerk to send notices to creditors at their residences. judge C. D. Clark presiding. Sealed by the court in Knoxville Tennessee.
Notice to defendant in attachment suit against Hall tied to a $28.09 debt dated January 26, 1800. Writ issued May 18__ by C. H. Lyle, justice of the peace, levied on one box of notions and one box of soap. Hall must appear June 2, 1899, noon, at Johnson City office to defend. failure risks ex parte proceedings in Washington County, Tennessee.
A writ of attachment was issued March 20 1899 in an action brought by Comer Hall & Co for Southern Fertilizer Co against A A Harrison and J N Harrison non residents. Property levied is a tract of land in Washington County Tennessee. Defendants must appear June 3 1899 at Duncan's office to defend or have the case proceed ex parte. Notice in Fall Branch Tennessee.
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