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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1889
Page
2
Johnson City reports Mrs. Jay Gowen’s death and a Missouri rail bill push. Massachusetts re-nominates Senator Hoar. Tennessee caucuses favor Senator Harris. Letters from Dallas Texas describe travel routes, hospitality, and local folks among East Tennessee Republicans. Bristol briefs note poultry, eggs, and a bereavement.
December 24 1888 decree from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency certifies that The First National Bank of Johnson City Washington County Tennessee meets federal requirements to commence banking under Revised Statutes 5169. Deputy Comptroller Jesse D P Abrams signs the document dated December 21 1888.
Pursuant to a decree of the Tennessee Supreme Court rendered November 10 1888 in Aston Dove vs F W Dove the land sale will take place February 2 1889 at the Jonesboro court house. The parcel totals about 67 acres including 38 1/2 acres assigned to Aaron Dove in a 1887 partition from Michael Basher, with adjoining lands identified, to satisfy $200.40 with interest and costs. E C Reever Clerk Supreme Court.
Pursuant to a Tennessee Supreme Court decree in 8 H Miller vs W H Taylor and wife the land of W H Taylor and family in the 9th district Washington County Tennessee near Jobe's Hall Johnson City is sold at public auction for six months equal payments. Purchaser to give interest bearing notes with security and a lien retained. Reeves Clerk Supreme Court January 10 1889.
Public sale of Matilda Hunter's Washington county acreage at Jonesboro Court House on February 2 1889 to satisfy Abner M Jervis recovery plus costs. Land described as 100 acres more or less in 8th Civil District bounded by Helton line and a conditional line with Joseph Hunter. Sale is cash in hand. conducted by C Reever Clark Supreme Court. Knoxville coal iron prices noted by G K Lide & Co.
Local discussion on railroad routes continues with no concrete progress. The piece pivots to a sales pitch for Christian, Hoss & Hodge of Johnson City, urging residents to trade there for cash discounts on goods from groceries to clothing and tobacco, and to settle all accounts promptly.
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