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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1893
Page
5
Residents and visitors are noted in Johnson City daily life. Names include Mrs Ri 8 Boyd visiting Jonesboro, Miss Josie Leach at Unuka Springs, and M B R Campbell of Watauga on street. Many others travel, visit relatives, or attend meetings. school opens September first, with W G McKensie leasing Piedmont Hotel. A mix of social notes, business trips, and local announcements paint a bustling week in the region.
Auction-style notice offers a second hand piano box top and a buggy for sale. The item is described as nearly as good as new and available at a local office for prices and fuller description.
Circuit Court notes indicate John G. Lipton received ten years in the penitentiary for stealing Cummings' mules. The court denied Mack Bray's case due to unsatisfactory testimony, granting a new trial on motion of counsel. Jim Fitzgerald, described as a hoggish thief, was sentenced to one year in the pen.
E. G. Cooper keeps a full line of fresh groceries with melons fruits and vegetables received daily Prices are low and customers are encouraged to visit Crouch Building Public Square for bargains and selection.
Jacob Bayles, who suffered a severe hand injury at Biddle and Ellsworth's flouring mill, has had his thumb and index finger amputated by Dr. W. O. Miller. He is resting easily and expected to return to work soon.
Telephone instruction directs reaching McNeil at the Bee Hive to obtain current coal and wood price details. The note lists the contact number 478 26 for inquiries.
The notice urges readers to buy winter coal at McNeil's and mentions Watermelon City Bakery as always on hand with goods. The terse item blends two local business references for a brief reader alert.
A little girl of Mr and Mrs Jno Webb suffered a dislocated right shoulder last Sunday when a visitor attempted to lift her. Pain persisted until a physician reduced the joint Monday morning and the child began to recover. Also noted are local bakery ads and social ladies and gents gathering at Clits McNeil’s residence on the 18th, with remarks wishing well for Walter jie and others.
The Watauga Inn Company defaulted on a note for 15750 dated last March secured by a deed of trust on 360 acres and a tenth of an acre near Blizaw bthton. Foreclosure sale set for September 5 after 250 overdue payment. The hotel, once funded, would have been a large regional landmark.
A long list of heirs and executors connected to the Campbell Cromley estate appears, including J F Campbell LP Cox TJ Guardian Crowell JD Crumley, Crumley H B, Christian & Sinclair, Chase & Gann, and many others. The document cites numerous individuals, families, and firms with connections to Crumley, Holloran, and related names, indicating an estate settlement or probate notice featuring multiple heirs and joint administrators across counties.
The foregoing parties are notified that sale of property to enforce tax liens will take place without redemption rights. Any court actions will add costs. Taxes must be paid within thirty days. after that, unpaid taxes accrue. The board and attorney must enforce collection per law. Taxes as of August 24, 1595, with payments due by February 5, 1595, in cash.
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