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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1885
Page
3
Local items report subscription notices, business ads, and a flood of names. Citizens like Mr. Patterson, E. B. Clark, Mrs. Maloney, and Walter Seaver appear with travels, family updates, and commerce. A Sunday School Jubilee program and nearby sales advertise hardware, tobaccos, and groceries while local politicians pass through town.
A Johnston City business advertises a grand opening for a new millinery and general goods department under Mollie Akard management. The notice promises a large stock described as the largest ever brought to Johnson City and invites everyone to attend. Also mentions a Sunday church service by Rev W Johnson at 11 and Rev Mr Tuck at 3.
In Johnson City Tennessee on 15, 1585 the firm of LIDE & SM.TH dissolves by mutual consent. K. LIDE to adjust inter est of W PSMETH and settle all debts. Foundry and Machine Shops in town promise a new era with updated furnaces and machinery. Phrenology lecturer Dr W H Barker draws large crowds at Jobe Hall with public head readings.
Advertises a broad sale of furniture and home goods aimed at couples starting married life. Claims the largest stock between Lynchburg and Knoxville with cheap prices on chamber suites chairs rockers tables and bedding items. Also notes sewing machines carpets window shades and related items.
Lewis and Zon maintain two oysters on hand and operate with round‑the‑clock service. A full line of fancy groceries is kept in stock to sell at low prices.
The letter criticizes sensational headlines and urges a shift toward constructive newspaper content. It recalls Christian and Crockett as leaders in Var gins with a full stock of goods and promotes visiting them in Johnson City.
The October 27 entry from Science Hill Institute lists pupils who achieved at least 80 percent in all studies for the second month. Names include Bonnie Hoge Walter Farris Jennie Galliher Willie Gildersleeve Cora Cargillo Retta Lyle Nealie Miller Belle Miller Georgian Watson Cora Patton Embree Simcox Raymond Grant and others.
Water descending from the clue guides the reader to Waldy De Penations and Weiner in a ruling context as prices and bargains are highlighted. The notice mentions low prices and good bargains offered by Chie tian and Crockett's with emphasis on sales and promotions.
The article notes a planned spelling contest between Joleon City youths and young ladies, with officials from the E. T. & W. N.C. R. R. visiting Cranberry to discuss a road to Virginia coal fields and a potential iron furnace. It also covers Washington society scenes and President Arthur, Cleveland, and Senator Sherman with comments on elections and the White House.
An appeal claims Electric Bitters cure kidney and liver complaints. It states thousands of cases cured and patients recommend the remedy for Bright's Disease and urinary troubles. The advertisement asserts the product purifies blood and bowels and acts on diseased parts, sold at 50 cents per bottle by J.
A parcel one mile and a half below Carter's Depot near the Watauga River, 96 and a half acres, well timbered and cleared, with good orchard, dwelling, barn, outhouses and spring-house. Bargain sale. For particulars write to A. O. Carter's Depot, Ten and.
The Chancery Court at Jonesboro Tennessee issues four week publications for nonresident defendants in suits against firms C W Bradley & Co and others. Notices require appearances at the Jonesboro court on specified Mondays in November 1845. Witnesses include Clerk A B Bowman and official Yousa.
Franchise sale notice for Fraanee Sale involving a power of attorney and deed of trust in Washington County. Proceeds to repay the note of 2700 dollars with interest, taxes, and costs. surplus to Wheeler and wife. Auction date listed as October 6, 1845 with detailed property boundaries. Grand Union Hotel advertising travel notice to New York City readers.
Advertisement for Scott's brain and nervous system tonics claiming cures for multiple ailments. Includes offer of free trial bottle, mail order with price 1 per package, 5 for $5, and a written money-back guarantee. Names Dr J B Beott and Scott Medicine Co with Minneapolis address.
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