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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
2
The Philadelphia Times editorial defends McKinley’s re election argues against power of trusts and imperialism and calls for a democratic revival. It credits votes against fear and cites the 24 day provision for electors as comparing to earlier varied state election days.
J Bevier Love a Floater candidate from Watauga Tenn born 1900 is in the news as a local figure visiting Elizabethton and Johnson City relatives. The Watauga Valley Lumber Co began mill operations cutting logs in the boom. Residents Mrs T H Carrier and children visited Elizabethton. Mrs D Moore and children returned to Jefferson North Carolina after visiting Mrs O D Welch and Mrs M S Bennett. Mrs G W St John traveled to London Tennessee for a visit. Rev E N Woodward visited the area to meet church members. Dr H L Campbell improves his store room. Henry Barnes married Miss Lara Daniels at the brides parents home last Tuesday.
A nostalgic note references Laxative B as a remedy to cure a cold in one day. It also cites Chattanooga coal oil fees from last year totaling $3,200 with the local inspector earning $800, leaving $2,500 for the state.
An advertisement details The Light of the World or Our Savior in Art a costly, ornate book with nearly 100 full page engravings and a Child's Department. It promotes high commissions for sales agents in Massachusetts New York and nationwide and promises a salary or commission with potential promotion.
Trustee Fuqua exercises power from a 1899 deed of trust recorded in Washington county. On December 8 1900 at 1 pm the property fronting Main Street 26 feet by 140 feet will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. The site houses a two story brick store occupied by J W Hunter & Co with adjoining parcels and references to prior deeds.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as curing a cold in one day with the slogan No Cure No Pay. The price is listed as 25 cents.
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