Wonders of Washington county hills and mineral wealth described
A nostalgic, rambling view of Washington county narrates its scenic bounds from Folly Mountain peaks to Nolachucky River. It extols rich timber, iron ore, and potential for mills and factories, laments consumer import reliance, and urges local manufacturing to keep wealth home. Historic notes mention Jonesboro as Franklin’s ancient capital and Davy Crockett’s birth area near Nolachokey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea
Washington County
Limita
Plessure
Jonesboro
Pranklin
Tenneeree
Baytresville Bron
Julia Sevier
Franklin
Tron
A. A. Taylor
John Sevier
Tenneesse
East Tennessee
Thir Tirulea
Lhaw County
No Place Like Home
Mrs Mary Henry and her two sons aged 8 and 11 arrived at Union Depot after a 600 mile trek along a railroad track under the sun. They left Burr Oak Kansas to return to Greeneville Tennessee, saying their husband died last February and she walked away from farm debts with only a few dollars.
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St. Louis
Mary Henry
Union Depot
Burr Oak
Kas
Greeneville
Tennessee
Kansas
A Good Thing Rah Hart's Great Relief Recalled
A distressed note praises Dr Hart's Great Relief as the relief for pain of all kinds. It claims the remedy is well known and urges those who have not tried it to do so, suggesting caution for errors in naming.
Notable Senate Bills Introduced Monday
Notable bills were introduced in the Senate on Monday. Hill of New York offered a brief bill repeating the Federal erection law with repeal not affecting pending actions. Butler of South Carolina reported a State bank tax. Peffer of Kansas proposed issuing 4300,000,000 in fiat money exchangeable for Government bonds at par. Chandler reintroduced immigration regulations from last Congress.
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Senate
Hill
New York
Anden
Butler
South Carolina
Peffer
Kansas
Chandler
United States
Sale of Land in Washington County Tenn June decree
Clerk and Master sale of land in Washington County Tennessee follows a court decree from the June term 1808. The notice names Jin. The Moon vis Sam Tate Jr and lists the sale actions to be conducted under court authority. The exact date and proceeding details are partially legible.
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Jin
the Moon
Sam
Tate, Jr
Public Auction of Lots 4 6 7 Carnegie Addition Johnson City Tenn
On September 15 1893 at the front of the Jobos Opera House the public sale will offer Lots 4 6 and 7 in Block 16 Carnegie Land Co Addition Johnson City Tennessee to satisfy a decree for 744 70 plus interest and costs. The lots front 25 feet on the northwest side of 2nd Avenue and extend 150 feet to an alley. Sale on six and twelve month credits with notes and solvent security. Sale barred redemption. August 8 1893. W F Youngs D M By W Honan D O M pros foo 12 aug 10 4t
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Joboa Opera House
Carnegie Land O
Johnsonity
Tenn
2Nd Avenue
Nant
W. F. Youxs
Fleming Co. vs Carnegie Land Co decree to sell land
In the Chancery Court at Johnson City Washington County Tennessee the P Fleming Company versus the Carnegie Land Company. Pursuant to the decree of the Court at its June term 1893 in the above cause I will on be sold or dispose of land as ordered by the court.
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P. Fleming Co
Carnegie Land Company
Public sale of Johnson City land lots at Carnegie Lane addition
Outcry sale held at Jobbers Opera House Johnson City Tennessee for lots in Block 6 Carnegie Lane Addition described but numbering includes 6 twice. Property to satisfy decree of 1563 19 with interest from June 11 1893 and court costs. Six months time with equity of redemption barred. Buyer to give secured note and retain lien until paid. August 8 1893 by W Z Youse G M Ry W Monon C M prsfee id
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Jobers Opera House
Johnson City
Tenn
Washington County
Tennessee
Carnegie Lane “and Improvement Company
Jonesboro
Lota
Trusten's Sale on Undivided One Third of Lot 9
By virtue of a deed of trust WW Paw dated November 10 1892 recorded in Washington County Tennessee a trustee sale is set for September 9 1893 at Jobo's Opera House Johnson City to satisfy a note of 1000 dollars at the First National Bank of Jonesboro. The purchaser will receive a one third undivided interest in Lot 9 in the Fin Addition in Julingon City fronting 28 feet on B Market Street and 125 feet deep to an alley.
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WW. W. Paw
Register
Washington County
Jonesboro
Tennessee
Jobo
Johnson City
Julingon City
B. Market Street
First National Bank
S. 1 Bonte
Monumental Catarrh Cure and Fire Theft Theory
An early 20th century ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and pricing, while a Chicago grand jury hears sensational claims about the Gold Storage warehouse fire at the World’s Fair. John Joseph Duggan alleges a 160-member gang including warehouse workers plotted arson to cover thefts.
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Chisago
John Joseph Nigga
Duggan
Dr Hale's Household Ointment Promises Superior Cures
An advertisement extols Dr Hale's Household Ointment as the leading remedy for cuts bruises burns sprains frostbite chilblains chapped skin eczema and related ailments. It claims unmatched effectiveness and satisfaction with a money back guarantee. Sold in 2s 6d and 60c boxes by McVarland Co.
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Saleby McVarland Co
Train Route Shown To Chicago Via World’s Fair Path
To Chicago the bE T V G Ry runs the finest equipped trains and makes the quickest time to Chicago. See that our ticket reads via the Q and ronda. he recognized route the World's Fair 642th.
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Chicago
Ronda
Excursion Tickets to Arkansas and Texas via Nashville Route
The Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis Railway offers excursion tickets to Arkansas Texas and Southwest Missouri on August 2 and 8 valid to return within thirty days at a single lowest limited fare. Stopovers allowed west of the Mississippi River. Two fast trains daily each way between Tennessee and the southwest via Nashville McKenzie and Memphis. For details contact nearest agent or W L Danley P Z A Nashville Tenn ATB4E.
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Nashville
Chattanooga & St. Louis
Arkansas
Texas
Missouri
Mississippi River
Tennessee
Southwest
McKenzie
Memphis
W. L Danley
Tenn
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Christie
Toe Stockton Medicine Co
W. EB
Bateman
Broad Street
Bee Hive Drug Store
Chatcery
Tolnson City
Tennesson
Johnson
Anglo Dt
W. Z. Yousa
M. Ry
W. Monon
M. Prsfee
Trusten
Woolter
F. J. Cheney & CO
Teledo
I. Z
Cheney
Weret & Truax
Draggiats
Toledo
Wanpima Kinxax Manvin
Draggista Teledo
Ohis
Hall
West
Cosmopolitan
Ita
Inez
Hale
Politan
COMET
N. H. Reeve, M. D
Trea
Main Street
Bristol
OR. G. M. Peavler
W.L. McGreary
M.D
West Inch Street
Knoxville
Rell
Mils
Drs Miller
Physicians and Surgeons
Opera House
Gtwosper
Robert Burrow
Johnnm City
Louno
Washington, Sullivan, Carter, Johnnos
Unicoi
Tos Corr
Bristol, Joon
Bomew
John C.ity
Curtin
Burua
Ofico
Hart-Burrow Building
Edward D. Duncan
Harr Burrow
H. C. Hart
Justice of the Peace & Notary Public
Moe
Kart Market
Apeond Noor
Hart Building
A. Crigard
Wallor
Alice
J P. Dromgoole & CO
Loulsvillo, Ky
Wesleyan EN
Atary HefUeieaed Wien
Igi Hk
Irda Ald
Everett Barat
Scientific American Agency
Soa
Wary paLett
Nowoo Geen
UlurRa
Uae
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