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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1894
Page
3
Local Advertisements Highlight City Shops and Goods
Town notices celebrate Jacksons Miller Bros and Watauga area shops offering flour oysters tobaccos canned goods and fresh meats. Residents Buchner Buckner Hart sales watch jewelry and lampa goods while promotions feature Downs cigars elegant chewing tobacco and Lookout soap. Local social notes mention visits pensions and church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga
Miller Bros
Indifferent notices and local notices from Bristol area
A collection of brief items mentions 8. I. Bell & Co offering equal pay ads, T. C. Carter joining the M B church split for new work in the South with Chattanooga HQ, Dr Jus Kirkpatrick praised for pumpkins, W W Hampton and A H Blakemore eyeing local agency bases, E Dudley Duncan walking to Nashville to campaign, Frank Mountcastle's farming note, Watauga Presbyterian church dinner details, a remark on appearances tied to Ramon's Tonic Liver Pills and a free sample offer from Watford & Co.
Magistrate George M Williams Arrested in Mooresburg
The 12th district magistrate George M Williams was arrested by a U S marshal and taken to Morristown for trial before U S Commissioner T W Brown. He held the Mooresburg election on the 6th amid suspicious returns and a warrant was sworn out against him. Trial set for the dth of December and the call to sift the matter thoroughly comes from Rogersville Review. Taxes for 1894 are due at the mayor's office. Harness and jewelry ads appear for W I Hart & Co and N Broxner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooresburg
George M. Williams
United States
Morristown
U. S
T. W. Brown
Rogersville
Bank receiver to liquidate First National after failed reorganization
The stockholders and depamints considered reorganizing the First National Bank but elected liquidation under Government receiver J. J. Cox of Bristol Tennessee. Cox has not yet taken charge. a detailed financial statement will follow. Also reported is the Greene county marriage of Dr A C Hows of Jonesboro to Miss Allie Susong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleffyrta
Pirat Nations Bank
Ind
Tray National
Lynch
Government Bank
J. J. Cox
Bristol
Teun. Haa
Lizzie Reeve
Nellie Hors
Jessie Kirkpatrick
Grand Central
Greeneville
Jonesboro
Hoss
Washing County
A. BE
Briden
Greene
Nile Democrat
Coal and Wood Dealers Advertise Services in Johnson City
The notice announces readiness to furnish coal and wood to Johnson City residents. It lists service areas Pine Mountain Jellico Oliver Springs Big Stone Gap and invites customers to compare prices. Orders may be left at Miller Bros or Webb Bros with prompt attention claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Pine Mountain
Jellico
Oliver Springs
Big Stone Gap
Miller Bros
Webb Bros
Veteran's Verdict on Pills Promises and Patriotism
A veteran writer praises Miles' restorative pills claiming broad support from old soldiers. He asserts the product's qualities meet national needs and frames the pills as a new principle in medicine. He emphasizes reliability, citing veteran endorsements and a patriotism theme.
Why Ramon’s Liver Pills Became Household Remedies
Five years ago few in America knew of Ramon’s Tonic Liver Pills and Ramon's Tonic Pellets. The items are now used in thousands of homes due to four key factors: they serve as a complete liver-treatment substitute, cost less than separate medicines, work gently without causing weakness, and purify the blood while toning the body. The ad claims harmlessness for all, suggesting headaches improve after use. Available at dealers or by mail, 6 for 86e or 1.00 for six bars, from Brown Bpc Co New York. Or male by Worford & Co. Draculets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon
Watford & Co
Autinna
Cobh
Voluntern
Wales
Miles
America
BROWN
York
Memory of the White City Preserved in Palace of Art
A reflection on the Palace of Art enduring beside the lake as a lasting memorial to the 1893 World’s Fair. The building, once a grand gallery of painting and sculpture, stands as a museum in miniature, entertaining and instructing future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White City
Palace of Art
Columbian Museum
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Wins Highest Award
Government experts analyzed Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder and found it supreme in leavening strength and purity, earning the Highest Award at the Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Price
Dr. Price
Some Candidates for State Superintendency and Prison
In the event Hon. H. Clay Evane becomes governor of Tennessee, Hon. A. H. Pettibone of Greeneville will run for superintendent of public instruction. Candidates for superintendent of the State prison include D. C. Taylor of Carter County O. C. Spears of Hawkins County and M. P. Hickey of Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay Evane
Tennessee
A. H. Pettibone
Greeneville
D. C.taylor
Carter County
0. C. Spears
Bi HawWkidaj
M. P. Hickey
Ot ‘Washington
Oyster Supper by John B Gordon Camp Veterans
The John B Gordon Camp of Confederate Veterans will host an oyster supper Friday night December 7 at Hotel Piedmont. A city talent group will provide musical entertainment and the event invites all, with ladies especially urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B.gordon Camp of
Confederate Veterans
Hotel Piedmont
World Columbian Sixposition Souvenir Offer
Bee the Worlds Pair For Fifteen Cents. Send address and 15 cents postage to receive prepaid Souvenir Portfolio of the World's Columbian Sixposition. Regular price 50 cents, now nominal. Contains full page views of great buildings with descriptions and artful execution. Also mentions a mountaineer John L. Morrell incident near Bleye ing station with a grazing bullet wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Trust deed sale of Johnson City land on Spring and Afton streets
Trustee announces sale of a large property bundle in Johnson City Tennessee under a deed dated June 9 1893 by Joe P Summers and others. The auction on January 4 1895 will occur in front of Watauga Bank for cash to satisfy the debt. The listed tracts include storehouse lots on Spring Street several adjoining parcels in East Tennessee Land Company additions plus dwelling and undivided interests in other blocks in Johnson City and nearby Morristown. The trust is registered in Washington and Hamblen counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe P. Summers
Summers
G. C. Seaver
M. R. Seaver
Watauga Bank
Johnson City
Tenessee
Spring Street
Tennessee
Washington County
Tennessee & Western N. C. Ry. Co
Seaver
Ke, T, & Western N. C
Seaver & Summers
Cherry Street
G. D. Houston
East Tenn
Johnsonds Tenn
Afton Street
Locust Street
Washington Co
Tenn
Anid Addition
T, Land Co
Henry Street
Land Go
Johnon City
Alton Street
Aid
2Nd North Street
Morristown
Hamblen County
T. P. Summers
P. Summers
Old Summers
Wasington County
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Sam O'Dell
Town Cod
Jackson's
Ri B
Beasley
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B. White
I. N. Beckner's
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By Will
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I. N. Buckner’s
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W. B. Harrison
Millard Street
James F. Moore
Telford
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JF. Toney
Erwin
J. M. Brown
Schhnapp
Fors
Will J. Hart
Soin
Woman's Aid Society of
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Henry Stratton
Chatta Hooga
Capt
W. P. Miller
Knoxville
Athens
Chattanooga
C.B. Jennings
Elizabethton
Gussie Sharp
Watauga Valley
W. W. Hargreaves
Mutual Life Association
H. W. Lyle
W. W. Faw
Watauga Stems
Roan Street
First Presbyterian Church
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Mary Bell Jenkins
Bernice Scott
W. P. Hamilton
W. J. Thomas
Johnsson City
Roach Thomas
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Sam Crumley
Goy
Taylor's Yard
Sam
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Philadelphia
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W. W. Hampton
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A. H. Blakemore
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of
E Dudley Duncan
Nashville
Duncan
Frank Mountcastle
Tax Comet
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church
New England
Hoss and Hodge
H.C. Hart
W. I. Hart & Co
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H. C. Hart
Ch'm
Will I, Hart & Co
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Coal and Wood
UG. A. Hereen & Co
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Episcopal Church
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Atlanta
Seoeursorenecunwocesoeor Eos
Oo Backley
McFarland & Co
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