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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1894
Page
3
A note from The Comet asks contributors to sign their communications not for publication, but as an act of faith. The policy states that a correspondent’s true name will appear in the paper if it is endowed by patrons.
A long list of local merchants advertises low prices on groceries clothing shoes and household items. Bee Hive, Jackson's, Ware's, Webb Bros, and M. Jackous promote canned goods, vinegar, coffee, flour, glassware, and suits. Notes mention a Johnson City visit, fall trade, and a fair in Greeneville with local vendors and notable residents.
An advertisement touts Tr. Hale's Household Cough as a remedy to prevent doctor bills. It claims the product offers years of practice in one bottle, marketed by McParland & Co and priced at 250 or 500 units.
A fragmentary report notes donor Mr Tuhe Hosa and the Hanna? company provide 800 feet of land to extend Watauga avenue from Boone street to Montgomery street. Grading and sidewalk plans aim to ease travel for wagons and pedestrians, benefiting school children and the Put Liquor Flats area. City labor and taxes fund the project with hopes for prompt completion and improved neighborhood appearance.
An advert urges readers troubled by the blues and digestive woes to use Ramon's Tonic Liver Pills and Ramon's Tonic Pellets. It promises quicker relief from bilious stress, improved digestion, rosy cheeks, healthy bowels, and sound sleep within weeks, with pricing in single and multiple box options through Brown Mfg Co and Wofford & Co.
A Sunday evening chase ends with two men escaping after approaching the Lewis House known as a rendezvous for troublemakers. An old offender opened fire as pursuers closed in, the two men fleeing toward Route Hill before vanishing in the woods. The scene left bystanders and local officers unsettled, with the house earning its infamous reputation in Ouro. Jank J. Cheney swears the Hall’s Catarrh Cure will pay $100 for each uncured case, and testimonials claim Tyrer’s Dyspepsia Remedy offers rapid relief. Mrs Brunner launches a millinery and fancy goods sale after selecting an exceptional seasonal line.
Attention is directed to a well displayed targa advertisement by CN Brown & Bro. They announce they are going out of the retail business and are storing stock of dry goods notions boots groceries and hardware at the lowest possible price.
After the departure of train No 1B from Columbia at 5 10 P M September 28 and train No 14 from Paint Rock at 6 00 A M and train No 16 from Asheville at 7 00 P M September 26 trains will be discontinued between Columbia and Paint Rock
An older advertisement touts Dr Male’s Household Tea as a pleasant herb drink said to cure dyspepsia liver complaints and kidney disorders. The copy notes a price of per package and lists McParland and ule drug store as sellers.
William FL Stone opens a meat market joining Worles's grocery in Virginia. He will offer fresh cuts at comparatively low rates, balancing the bid with steady supply. He invites customers to visit the new Virginia Meat Market for reliable service.
Golden Coast celebrates Dr Price's Baking Powder at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco. Officials hailed it as superior in leavening power and quality, citing gold medal honors and the parallel triumphs with Chicago and the World's Columbian Exposition.
Last Friday Erwin sent its baseball team to Johnson City to play the Rede club, a crowd gathered but the game was poorly played by both sides. Friday’s loss 25 to 24 stirred criticism though Erwin showed some strong players. The Saturday rematch saw improvement but mistakes persisted, with disputes at the box and unhearing spectators hampering officials. A burglary scare near Blainsheton and a found dead child on Wilburn Street are noted, along with a stray sale ad for a two horse top hack.
An early advertisement touts Bucklow's Arnica Salve as the best salve for Guta bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin problems. It promises to positively cure piles or no pay, with 25 cents per box, sold by Meffarland & Go.
Fragmentary OCR presents a garbled account describing a perilous confrontation and a disputed outcome. The text hints at a defensive struggle, medical or psychological symptoms, and a charged sequence involving a so called mob or crowd. Names and places are unreadable, but the piece conveys tension and a cryptic conclusion.
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