Father and son reunite after thirty years at depots
A dramatic scene at a depot as an elderly man and his long lost son embrace after thirty years apart. The young man, Mr. Barlow, reveals he tracked his father from South Carolina to Tennessee and Arkansas, enduring long searches and letters. They plan to continue to Arkansas next train as the sister and mother’s memory linger.
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Afernoon
Ie Tevin
South Carolina
Georgia
Greeneville
Tenn
Fayetteville
Arkanian
Ballaw
East Tennesanen
Hia Ad
Bluff City
Judge
Arkiersas
New York Cotton Brokers Tie May Be Bankrupt
Hanckle Riordan and B R Riordan of New York cotton exchanges announce a failure as the firm faces a financial collapse from a long decline in the cotton market. Liabilities are estimated at 50 000 dollars with creditors awaiting settlements on the morrow’s inquiries.
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Bie
N.Y
Baltimore
York
Jan
Hanckle and Riordan
T M. Hanckle
James Riordan
B. R Riontan
South
Cotton Exchange
France to aid Chicago Fair exhibits with new credit
Paris reports the Minister of Commerce will soon present a bill in the Chamber of Deputies. It asks for a credit to support the French exhibits at the Chicago Fair. Also noted is a fatal accident near Comvoy where Ira Manuel, of Wren, was killed by a falling tree.
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Paris
Minister of Commerce
Chamber of Deputes
Chicago
van Wert, C., Tan
Ira T. Manuel
Wren
Com Voy
This County
Khedive Egypt Dies After Prolonged Illness
The Khedive of Egypt, long ill with influenza, died after a paralytic attack and lung congestion. He collapsed in the afternoon after years of illness. The succession will pass to his eldest son as European powers watch Egypt's affairs. His annual allowance stood at 500,001 dollars.
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Caro, Jan &S
Egypt
Marriage Ties Two Green Families in December Ceremony
A Watauga Democrat note reports two marriages on December 29 and December 31. J. W. Greene, son of Fore Green, wed Miss Mary Green, daughter of Larkin Green, with Rev. Solomon Green presiding. D. L. Wellborn married Miss Mattie Green, also daughter of Larkin Green, in a ceremony led by Rev. Solomon Green.
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Mer Inatanee
Meek Fund Investigation Reveals $3000 Shortage
In Dannipee Tesy January 8 the Meek trusteeship of the county special school fund is slowly examined. Officials report a shortage of about $3000 uncovered so far.
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Dannipee
Tesy
D. H Meek
Inauguration Day at State House Opens 1892
The State Government for 1892 was inaugurated today at the State House with a naval ceremony. Governor Russell hosted a reception in the Executive Chamber attended by many. The Legislature convened in joint session at noon, listened to the governor's message, and adjourned to Monday.
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Bostor
Jan
State House
Russell
Oni
Notable Yale Ex-President Confined by Grippe
Low With Grippe, New Haves, Cons. Jan. 8 The venerable Dr Noah Porter ex-president of Yale is confined to his bed with an attack of grippe. Last night he was somewhat better, but owing to his advance age some fear remains.
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Haves
Noah Porter
Yale
Bue
Narrow Escape for Alfred White at Market Street Crossing
Alfred White of Boone's Creek escaped serious injury when his horse bolted near the Market Street crossing as an eastbound freight train approached. The horse kicked by a car wheel suffered a crushed hoof but recovered enough to run to Lusk's stable. White was shaken but lightly hurt.
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Alfred White
Boone's Creek
Market Street
Contr
Lusk
White
Weather and local notes from South Watauga area
January report from South Watauga notes a thermometer at five degrees below zero at daylight. Various locals, including R W Smalling Jr returning to Grant University, P P Hurlbut surveying land for E T and G Railroad, Rev V S McAndrew and family visiting for their son J L McAndrew's fever, and new store plans by BR Smalling. Other items mention a saw mill idle due to cold, long-absent relatives visiting, new houses under construction, river logs, and upcoming church conference in Elizabethton. The Mount Pleasant meeting reports 23 conversions to date.
Gump Brothers and Gump dissolves by mutual consent
Dissolution notice dated January 7 1802 states the firm Gump Bros M I and H D Gump dissolve by mutual consent with M I Gump retiring The firm name will be Gump Bros H D and D Gump who will assume all liabilities and collect all accounts Respectfully M I Goer HD Guar D Gem
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Gump Bros
H.D Gump
Mutual
M.I Gump
Gump Bros H. D
D.gump
M1. Goer
HD. Guar
D. Gem
Morris Tonnyews H Jarnagin's store robbery aftermath
Report of a late night burglary at H Jarnagin's Morristown store. About 75 cents in small items stolen. robbers left clothing and tools. a knife and shoes found by the owner. No suspects identified despite a broad night search and rumors of a burly man in the waiting room. Other notes include a possible suicide in the Tennessee river and local bond discussions for the Morristown and Land Gap railroad. A colored man in Carter County crushed his cabin roof when a tree fell, but his family escaped unharmed.
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Jarnagin
Hagin
Morristown
Land Gap
Cou Greene County
Haa
Beon Court
Sunday School Convention Conducted in Presbyterian Church
The Johnson City District Sunday School Convention met yesterday in the Presbyterian church with three sessions. Topics included Can a child member afford to note the Sunday School and The Bible in the Sunday School. Attendees, including local business people, showed strong interest and officers for the next quarter were named, with the next meeting to be at the Baptist church.
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Johnson City
Presbyterian Church
J.J. Adan
C. Nings
Baptist Church
Watauga Bank Annual Report Praises Its Officers
The Watauga Bank under President A B Bowman and cashier Will Harr shows steady earnings despite tight money. Directors include Judge John P Smith and G D Taylor, with noting of a ten percent dividend and a strong collection business totaling over a million dollars for outsiders.
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Tts
Watauga Bank
A. B. Bowman
W. St.John
Will Harr
F. B. St. John
W. B. Harrison
Harr
John P. Smith
Geo. D. Taylor
A. F. Hoss
J. 0. Hardin
C.N. Brown
Jas. A. Martin
A.B. Bowman
W. E. Carter
G. K. Lide
W. J. Barton
P. H. Ponder
Caylor
Bowman
St. John
Kentucky
Byrup of Figs Promoted as Ideal Laxative and Diuretic
The text extolls progress and material abundance noting Byrup of Figs as the ideal laxative and most gentle diuretic. It emphasizes taste, ease of use, stomach friendliness, and healthy effects as defining qualities.
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Byrup
In the Same Groove Across Local Correspondents
A compact note on multiple Herald and Tribune correspondents all echoing a shared mood after Christmas. Includes brief mentions of Garber's Mills Matuta Mourning Star Washington College Fall Branch Anaka View Boone's Creek and a market for deafness cures with Hall's Catarrh Cure offered by F J Gurney Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Herald and Tribune
Itappers
Garber's Mills
Matuta
Washington College
Boone's Creek
Hall
F. J. Gurney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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Grippe
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Harrison
Russell B Harrison
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South Watauga
South Watavea
R. W. Smalling, Jr
Shome Folks
Grant University At
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P. P. Hurlbut
Chattanooga
E. T. ¥.& G. Railway Company
F. N. Hash
Lynchburg
BR. W. Smalling
William T. Ray
Blount County
W.T Johnson
Fannie Shell
Marion Homphreys
G. W. St. John
Elizabethton
D.N. BR
Mount Plea Ad
Here
O. Jones
E. H. McLaughliy
Morris Tonnyews
Tom Rodgers
Shields
Tennesee
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Carter Co
Royal Arcanum
M. B. Church
Joe Alderson
Joe
Crouch
Thos. Jefferson Peoples
Royal Arcanum Fraternal Insurance Order
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Watanga Ave
New Yok
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McFarland &Co
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