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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1893
Page
4
A scattered column decries tariff depressions and declares the Senate talk lengthy while noting a proposed Jonesboro distillery and a reorganization plan for Ohio River stock. It contrasts industrious workers with idle men, warning of a winter of poverty for the lazy as hardworking citizens bear burdens and sustain the needy.
Fragmentary editorial urging workers to accept lower wages in hard times. Warns that idleness harms families and stresses self-reliance and frugality. Mentions the need to work, avoid waste, and support dependents during economic strain.
A humorous private missive from JAE. P. to Friesp. in Johnson City Tenn narrates a visit to the World’s Fair. He jokes about Ferris wheel intrigue, a rattlesnake mishap, and political theater with locals like Jasper Peebles and Winfield Harvey. He teases Hickey’s fate and hopes to return soon with campaign doodle and spare teeth set.
G M Torbett travels to Johnson City on business while William Fagan of Okalona visits. Mr Humphryes buries second wife and remarries. infant dies. reunion with his son Bob brings tears. John J Torbett Sr and Miss Sadie Hodge wed at New Bethel Church. groom widower 75, bride 52, guests attend, wish them well.
Mr O P Caen cashier of People's Bank of Elizabethton will wed Miss Frankie Sexton daughter of Mr W C Sexton in Marion Va at 10 30 this morning officiated by Dr J S Kennedy. The groom is noted for high character and business ability. He is accompanied by his brother J W Onas with bridal party returning to Elizabethton.
An evocative meditation on a peaceful summer evening. The author recalls childhood faith and sacred moments beneath a cloudless sky, imagining a return to trust and maternal care as the world recedes into dreams and angels.
State of Tennessee and Washington County file an order of publication in Chancery Court at Johnson City to collect taxes due on lands described in the bill. The attorney states owners or interested parties cannot be found beyond those named in the bill. Real estate lies in Johnson City in the 6th Civil District with taxes for 1802.
Court orders unknown and non resident owners and any claims to appear before the Clerk and Master in Johnson City by the first Monday in November to show cause why the real estate should not be condemned and sold on credit. The sale satisfies the state's tax lien for 1892 and protects interests. default leads to ex parte proceedings. Published four weeks in Tax Comet, Johnson City. October 2, 1893.
Rev. K Atkins admitted to the fourth class on trial. Delegates to general conference elected on ballots with Rev Dr Kennedy and Col BE C Reeven chosen as sixth delegates. A collection for Rev. B B Robertson raised a little over 150 dollars. Names read for supernumerary and superannuated relations referred to conference relations committee. Next conference set for Abingdon Virginia.
This piece explains irritability often stems from physical illness. Dyspepsia rheumatism and liver trouble sap cheerfulness. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as a remedy that purifies blood relieves symptoms and promotes harmony by addressing the underlying condition.
A brief advertisement touts No-to-bac as a safe and harmless tobacco habit cure. It promises no physical or financial risk and offers mail order from Sterling Remedy Co Indiana Mineral Springs Indiana 480-lyr.
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