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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1894
Page
3
Local items cover shops like Bee Hive and Jacksons with deals on shoes, stoves, and canned goods. Sightings include residents traveling, church events, a fast at Holston Conference, property sales, chestnut gathering, and reports on community life and mischief.
Testimonial notes five years of varicose veins and two running sores cured by Hale's Ointment. Letters from Omerington Maine and Balibury Vermont claim rapid relief from burns and sores. Advertisement promises 50 cents per box and lists Moss & Co as sellers, touting Hood's Sarsaparilla as best for cures.
An account from Ceredo describes Samuel Lyle an engineer on the Norfolk and Western Railroad and Lemuel Crowell a fireman being attacked by Chas Frey and Golden Frey in a saloon above Cincinnati Post. Lyle died from fourteen wounds while Crowell survived. Later reports say injuries were less severe and Lyle will recover, correcting sensational claims. A separate note mentions a barn fire on Carnegie Land Co. property credited to a smoking boy and confirms no other cause.
A Quarter Century Test asserts Dr King’s New Discovery has helped millions with coughs colds and lung diseases. Each bottle is guaranteed to relieve or money refunded. Sold by McFarland & Co Drug Store in large size 60c and 1.00.
Legal notice seeking best cash price for poplar oak ash and walnut logs delivered to a mill in Carnegie Hard to read but offers lumber sawing to order with quick service. For prices and specifications call or address Joan G Capris Jahnroh City October 20 598 tf
Geo D. Miles, vice president, returned from Chicago and told The Comer a reorganization was to begin with new officers and renewed operations. He suggested the firm would overcome current difficulties under supervision of capital backing and expected harmonious action in the move.
Mr Fred Miller of Irving reports years of severe kidney trouble and back pain. He says after trying many remedies Electric Bitters brought immediate relief. The ad urges a trial of the kidney and liver remedy for 50 cents a large bottle at McFarland & Co. Also promotes clean forked coal at Johnson City Foundry yard from G A Heuser & Co.
A patient recounts a dramatic narrow escape with severe chest tightness and labored breathing followed by a belief that a medicine from Dr. Patios would cure her. The account mentions a six bottle supply priced five dollars plus express charges from Blkhatis Ind.
A late night festive chase ended with Jel Scott's hounds guiding a group of local youths to capture four opossums. The party, led by Annie Gentry, Mattie Henderson, Morence Wilson, Florence Harris, and Geo. Wofford, among others, enjoyed the hunt in good humor and sport.
In the firm of Sommers and Lyle one member leaves and another joins. H H Lyle exits and W J Barton enters, keeping the firm stable. Barton is a respected Washington county resident with broad friendships and strong business credentials. Summershe is noted as capable and plans marriage in the near future.
Dr Myles Hotxchold Ten promotes a pleasant herb drink claimed to cure dyspepsia liver complaints and kidney diseases. One dose at bedtime is said to do the business, with packages priced 25 and 60 cents. Available today at McFarland Co's drug store.
G.A Hevsrn & Co offer a rental on Unaks Avenue featuring ten rooms and a barn with water. The ad promises prompt polite attention and fair dealing in dealings with tenants and potential customers.
An old style medical ad touts Ramon 39 s Liver Pills and Ramon s Tonic Pellets as a cure for liver issues and constipation. It claims powerful, affordable relief at 25 cents for both medicines, with druggists confirming a safe, quick effect andBrown Manufacturing Company of New York listed as the producer.
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