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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1887
Page
2
Senator Zeb Vance of North Carolina was thrown from a wagon Saturday and sustained slight injuries. The item reflects a rush of political notices and local chatter, including discussions of Democratic gains, cabinet speculation, and regional road projects around Johnson City and surrounding counties.
A $500 reward is offered for two daughters who left home with two horses saddles and cash, headed toward Johnson Cay. They reportedly planned to buy goods at Christian, Hoss & Hodge's, and carried valuables and leather valises. Amid other notices, the report includes political commentary on the Anarchist Bocenta executions and local business offers for shoes, oats, coffee, and clothing at low prices.
The article reviews Miss Prescott’s stage career from 1877 at the Borst Retreat through her 1880 tour with Salvini. It highlights her beauty, poise, and magnetic acting, plus R. D. McLean as her capable co star. It promotes the Monday 21st performance of Ingamar with reserved seats at Crumley’s.
The obituary notes the sudden death of Mrs. W. T. Johnson at her parents home in Knoxville last Saturday morning after a short illness while visiting from Elizabethton. Her passing follows a cheerful departure with her husband and friends expected to return soon, with heart disease cited as the cause and a telegraphed message received while en route.
A man enters a clothing store seeking a suit priced at twenty five dollars. The Israelite clerk offers discounts, whispering prices twelve to fifteen dollars as the buyer is led to the rear. A tall tale unfolds of a smoking man and a brotherly exchange ending with a twelve collar belt offer and a dramatic exit.
T a Frierson auctioneer prepares for a 10 o'clock sale Tuesday November 22 in Morristown Tennessee. The Montyne Addition offers 1000 yard from business center with improved streets and views. Buyers urged to secure lots for homes or investment amid projected growth and new enterprises.
Digestive relief stories from multiple individuals praise Ayer's Pills for improving appetite, strengthening digestion and restoring health. Testimonials from Delton M. Logan Wilmington Del Danbury Conn and others claim reduced debility, better sleep and renewed vigor after two boxes.
Johnson City Tennessee will practice in the circuit and chancery courts of East Tennessee and the supreme court at Enosville. Collections made anywhere. Specialties LC ANGEL prompt attention to the collection of all claims.
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