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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1894
Page
3
An incline railway about fifty yards long is being built to move material from the yard and cars to the upper story of the building. The wood framework stands near twenty five feet high where it enters the structure. Rails will be laid soon and operations start, with a detailed public account promised.
Town notices mix partisan promotions with daily commerce as readers are urged to vote Cox Bowman Old Port Torrey and see Bee Hive for clothing hats underwear and pants The column reports on local residents Carmack Hart Jo Ware Hurlbut and G A Heuser with brief notes on fires schooling and church plans while detailing purchases at Jacksons and the Bee Hive and noting upcoming sermons and community events.
The Tit Sowhern Methodist Conference recently concluded work in Abingdon Virginia and approves Rev W. S Neighbors return to Tuk Johnston City. Bishop J C Granberry announced Morristown district appointments including W S Neighbors at Johnson City and J D Hixon at Jonesboro. The conference plans to meet at Tazewell Court House Virginia next year.
Sanford Crouch, a clerk, discovered a back door damaged by a saboteur who bored poles in a circle to remove a lock and steal a key. He stayed in the store overnight after intercepting the planned late night break in and thwarted the theft.
The County Democratic Executive Committee will meet in Jonesboro at noon on Saturday, November g. A full attendance is requested, Tros. E. Matson, Chairman.
Tomorrow night the Democratic club is urged to meet and take action to advance democracy. Visit the coal and wood yard at the tannery for clean forked coal as dirt dust and steam coal remain. G A Hevexe & Co Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder World’s Fair medals noted.
Community notes report health solid, social visits, minor illnesses, and local moves. Families note marriages, deaths, and several young men traveling to Florida for winter, with prayers for comfort and safe return.
A long letter from Todianapolis reveals Dropsy Orr now in Indianapolis working in water works. The note praises his earlier life while acknowledging his rough patches and references his past at the local office. The piece also mentions wartime city events and occasional rowdy incidents and holiday ads.
The item contrasts sallow dullness with ruddy bright health, presenting a famous cosmetic remedy. It touts a harmless, effective cure for constipation and biliousness made from pure ingredients. Sold by Brown Mfg Co New York and by Woptord & Co with prices listed for various package sizes.
A sneak thief broke into Sim Greenlee’s Main Street railroad district restaurant Friday night and seized cooked meats and desserts for the next day’s sale. He vanished without a trace, leaving no clues. The piece also corrects dog names used in last week’s report about a possum hunt linked to Old Dog Tray and mentions a whopper of a fish caught by Charley Carr near Watauga Meissen’s mill with two Colonels Hardin and Buroh hoping for luck.
Dag Smith and Ernest Murphy set blankets and a quilt on fire in a locked calaboose cell after indecent talk. Officer Remine freed them from smoke and locked them up again. Also mentions Raymon’s Tonic Liver and Ripans Tabsules with tax note for 1894 due at the mayor’s office.
A collage of humorous quotes from New York World Detroit Tritone Allegheny Topics New York Journal Truth and New York Herald. Witty exchanges touch on marriage love voting aprons and quirky domestic moments, highlighting social quirks and gendered humor of the era.
A telegram received by F C Englesing reports John C Englebert killed last night in Lyxuns Pennsylvania date Oct 91. Details of the manner of death were not known at press time. A church reception for the new pastor of the First M B Church will be held Friday at 6:30 p.m with all members and friends invited.
An advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the remedy to remember in times of illness. It emphasizes the product's merit through testimonial language and a persuasive claim of proven cures.
A startling narrative details a close call and the eerie chain of events that led to a narrow escape. The account mentions fear, belief, and a remedy described as a cure all guiding a cautious path away from danger.
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