This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
3
Readers across Tazewell and Bristol note travel visits from Reeves of Rosermond and Mrs Barkus of Merphils, plus guests at church. pastors and ministers like J. Casa of Westport and S. B. Vaught attend conferences. The Indian Refining Company offices report a Monday burglary with cash and stamps stolen. no suspects yet.
Jennie Patterson Smith wife of Captain Ross Smith longtime Southern conductor died at her Jonesboro home Wednesday afternoon after weeks of illness. She was 65, leaves a husband and three grown children, youngest daughter of a pioneer family, well loved and described as a noble Christian woman. Funeral services to be held at the residence this afternoon conducted by Rev A Ladd.
The ad claims Zemo and Zemo Soap rapidly relieve eczema and skin eruptions for all ages across America. It asserts the products are proven cures that penetrate beneath the surface to destroy germ life, endorsed by The City Drug Company in Johnson City and pharmacist P. L. Gregory.
Eugene Whits, once a special officer for the Southern Railway at Bristol yards and noted as an able detective, has been appointed a finder position with N O & T Railway. He will be stationed in Chattanooga.
An advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for a wide range of blood and skin conditions including eczema ulcers bone pains and rheumatism. It claims to purify the blood and ease symptoms with a large bottle costing $1 and samples available by writing to Atlanta Georgia. Sold by Ward & Priberg and Miller's drug store.
Burnett Kennels Company of Knoxville Tenn promotes Pit Bull Terriers as courageous fighting dogs and devoted guardians. They describe two types the bench English Bull Terrier and the pit dog, tout gameness and loyalty, offer pups and adults for sale with prices and terms, and name numerous pedigreed lines.
A fragment promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal cure for constipation and stomach disorders. It claims instant availability and guarantees, urging readers to order a free sample and noting the product is sold by dealers at 50 cents and $1 a bottle.
A Union detachment of the 7th Missouri Cavalry, Co. A and B, led by Lieut Groves, marches 32 miles from Pine Bluffs Ark to inspect a rebel grist mill. After covert placement near the mill and a guide’s information, the assault plan unfolds with the aim of confirming rebel operations and estimating forces. The narrative covers strategic movement, concealment, and a charge on the rebel camp, detailing the planned split of forces and leadership decisions.
A nostalgic sketch ties a bread aroma from Model Patent flour to family meals. It then shifts to a Civil War raid scene where Model Mill Co. is attacked, milled cars rush out as guards are appointed, a fire is set to the rebel camp, and the party retreats through rain into Pine Bluffs in the early morning hours.
J M Brinkley, a non resident of Tennessee, is in debt to plaintiffs. An original attachment was issued and levied on his property. Publication is ordered in The Comet Johnson City for four weeks demanding appearance before Justice P Q Miller on October 30 1011 to defend or proceed with the suit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.