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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1885
Page
3
Local items include subscriptions, advertisements for hardware and groceries, and notices from Johnson City. The page mentions J. F. Cruman, W. G. Mathes & Bro, O. K. Side, and G. Seaver. It notes interruptions in publications, travel notes, and various promotions, with medical ads for Shiloh’s Vitalizer and other remedies.
A circulating tale near Elk Park claims Captain Gus Dardon of Limestone Spar in the E T W N C RR is in a married union. The captain remains silent on the rumor but has stepped forward to deny the allegation and challenge its source.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a superior blood purifier and system regulator. It claims efficacy for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary diseases and promises quick reliable relief with a money back guarantee. Sold by J B Hash at fifty cents a bottle.
Reports from the country indicate increased disease due to impure blood from bile buildup. Fevers of a Wil ious character have proven fatal in some areas. The notice urges liver health and blood purity and promotes Hart's Blood and Liver pills as a vegetable remedy for the season.
Testimonial from W. BR. Luwis proprietor Fulwiler's Liniment reports relief from rheumatism after trying many remedies and physician treatments. He claims the liniment worked quickly when used as directed and recommends it to others afflicted. Johnson City dated November 9, 1885.
A new city ordinance in Johnson City Tennessee requires all liquor sellers to close by specific evening times across the year and stay closed until daylight. Violations incur fines from 15 to 25 dollars and potential further penalties if unpaid.
By authority of a circuit court order in Washington County, on December 11, 1885, Jacob McNees and Bro selling a house and lot in the Civil District to satisfy a judgment against T. A. Faw. Court house door to be opened for cash by the highest bidder with title and interest transferring after costs and notice are paid. Sale to occur at public outcry at the courthouse in Jonerbore.
By rendition exponas issued in Washington county Tennessee the Science Institute property known as Science Till is offered for sale at public auction in Johnson City on December 7 1885. The land contains about 20 acres in the 9th civil district and is levied to satisfy a judgment for 127.06 dollars plus costs in favor of M H Crouch against Science Till Institute.
The document records a non resident notice in a Tennessee case against defendants including George B. Wylie Caleb B Knevals and others. An attachment secures a $25,702.50 debt from C W Bradley & Co and related firms with publication ordered in Johnson City papers for four weeks.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions chickens and roosters with unclear context or names. Limited readable facts hinder full synthesis. preserves core terms but offers no clear event, date, or organization.
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