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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1897

Page

3

Comet Promise of One Day Cure and Local Notes

The item lists patent medicines like Toke Taaxative Biomo Quinine with refunds, Gold Dust and Pine Mountain Coal from Brading Bros, plus multiple local notices. It mentions Bert Early visiting the city, Ed Horston’s centennial return, and numerous townspeople such as Geo. B. Boren of Bristol, I. J. Kirkpatrick from Jonesboro, and Rev. I. G. Murray in the city. Also notes about Wat Belton’s meats, brick orders, and Jackson's Store boasting East Tennessee’s finest shop, with several social visits and family news among residents.

Smith's Sure Kidney Cure touted as universal remedy

An advertisement claims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure can treat all forms of kidney and bladder ailments with a 98 percent cure rate. It promises a money back guarantee if directions are followed and lists availability through local druggists.

Smith

Local notices recap including moves and marriages

Multiple small notices describe Trae Warr illness and recovery, Mrs Crowder visiting Spartanburg, Frank Mountcastle fever, Joe Taylor buying a residence on Holston street, a merchant's sales pitch, J B Worley’s grocery move to new location, a new post office site and postmaster change, Sanford Crouch and Ida Simcox secretly married and moving to Norfolk, and box key returns. Additional items cover grocery stock moves to Bowman block and staffing.

J.B. Worley Market Street Wilbourn Harris Building Lyle Tatiy J. O. Campbell Sanford Crouch Ida Simcox Crouch Norfolk N. & W. Railroad Company Hart Building Pubic Square Bowman J. B. Worley Respit Hexey Winnovan

Marriage at Three O's depot tied by 'Squire Gump

Columbus M. Taylor and Miss Cinnie Miller wed last Sunday on the platform at the Three O's depot with 'Squire Gump officiating. Taylor, youngest son of the late Wm. Taylor, lives near the city. Miller, Col. John K. Miller's daughter, resided in Bristol and traveled to Johnson City with the license and officiant. After the ceremony the couple drove to Taylor's home.

Columbus M. Taylor Cinnie Miller Three O's Depot If. Taylor

Secret Wedding Sparks Surprise Party for Gump Patton

Harry Gump and Miss Cora Patton wed last Thursday at Rev Li B Caldwell's residence with officiating. The ceremony remained private until Sunday morning and the couple departed for Nashville after the vow. Patton’s family is prominent in the city. Gump is a leading member of Gump Bros.

Harry Gump Cora Patton Li. B. Caldwell Nashville Miss Patton D. A. Patton Mr. Gump Gump Bros Tae Commr

Wedding Bells for Florence Harris and Goo T Wofford

Miss Florence Harris and Goo T Wofford were married at the bride’s Second venue home on the 14th, with Rev. Frank Barnett officiating in the Episcopal rite. The library ceremony led to a parlor reception, a Knoxville catered supper, and a Nashville departure on the ten o’clock train amid rice and warm wishes. The couple, prominent in Johnson City society, will host a reception at Hotel Piedmont.

Florence Harris Goo.t. Wofford Frank Barnett Ruth Allen Brooklyn P. Wofford Dora Cargille Elizabeth Stanley 8. R. Miller Chas, Cargille Will Allen Harris Lester Potter Harris Nashville Johnson City

Clothing line adds Mens and Childrens suits in new fabrics

A local store announces a complete line of Mens and Childrens suits in the latest styles and fabrics. Prices are highlighted as the most attractive feature to entice buyers.

Underwear Line Shown In City with Wool and Cotton Ribas

A local display features the finest all wool underwear and cotton rib items that have earned approval from many shoppers. The line promises comfort and lasting wear as part of a quality undergarment selection in the city.

Local Shoe Store Displays Hathaway Soule Har rington Styles

We are sole agents for this community for Hathaway Soule and Harrington fine shoes and we are now displaying a beautiful selection of Patent Leather Box Calf Winter Enamels and Tan. Our shoes are Warm Numbers and suit the most fastidious.

Hathaway, Soule and Harrington Fine Shoes

We Invite You to Inspect Our Men and Boys Stock

We invite customers to browse our stock of overcoats hats neckwear and everything for men and boys. The store offers a full range of apparel and accessories for the male wardrobe.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Royal Baxiné Wn Bert Early Ed Horston Geo. B. Boren Bristol Pine Mountain Coal Brading Bros I. J. Kirkpatrick Jonesboro W. L. McFarland B. White Wat Belton’s Pine Mountain Wat Belton I. G. Murray M. Jackson Theodore Hacker Sam Millard Mollie Bales Jackson T. Harris Knoxville Annie Gentry Asheville N. C Jackson's East Tennessee Anna Lawrence Miss Georgia J. G. O'Dell Leesburg Mrs. O'Dell W. H. M. Smith W. F. Crowder Spartanburg Frank Mountcastle Joe Taylor Jonexboro Holston Street John W. Boring Main St J. 1. Brummit Roan Street Walter Miller Hox Cy H. Leu P. M J. E. Braptxa Hlecttie Light Office P Bros Opera Disraeli A, Borm & 60 Chicago Wilson S. B. White Johnson City, Tenn Morrison Worthington Ind Sun Annie Stohle Cottage Grove Whenty McMorland & Co BEE Hive Smith Wooldridge Kiblem Dr. Bell P. O. W. L. Taylor J. S. Galliher & CO Stoviss Esii Seaver Soring Street Tennessee Russia Ward & Friberg Energg Grit Washington Capitol Upper East Tennes New York
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