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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1895

Page

2

Magnetic Building and Loan Association stands strong in Johnson City

The piece lauds the Magnetic Building and Loan Association as a secure investment over three years ending December 31, 1894. It lists directors from Johnson City and nearby towns, cites solid management, and notes treasurer E. H. Stevens of Jonesboro. It also corrects a previous impression about E. Dudley Duncan in Nashville.

John Sanders P. H. Ponder W. W. Faw W. G. Mathes Johnson City John D. Cox John P. Smith Jonesboro E. H. Stevens Connecticut Our Street Railway Tate L . Earnest First National Bank of

Lawyers Selected to Wind Up Fist National Bank

Comptroller Eekela appoints Mesara Paw Cox as receivers to wind up the affairs of the Fist National Bank. The firm members have begun duties. The Comer expresses satisfaction with the selection and congratulates the young attorneys.

Eekels Paw & Cox First National Bank Eekela Mesara, Paw & Cox Cox Fist National Bank Ately Thia

Weather, marriages, and local notes from Cedar Creek area

The piece covers frigid weather with eight degrees below zero and a snow disruption at Cedar Creek Academy. It reports marriages of Nathan Beard to Bettie Gipson and John Fox to Mrs. Jones, plus travel plans and local court notes. Also mentions ill relatives, a juror assignment, county court actions on poor relief and tax assessment, Judge Hart’s leadership, and a local ad for Oliver Chilled plows.

Cedar Creek Academy Nathan L. Beard Monquite Texas Bettie Gipson Double Springs Beard P. H Knoxville United States Court Dillon Cavar Johnson

Ramon's Tonic Liver Pills and Pellets Gain Wide Use

Five years after their appearance Ramon's Tonic Liver Pills and Pellets are now in thousands of homes. The remedy is pitched as a complete liver treatment replacing a physician, cost 25 cents, gentle and harmless, and claimed to improve blood and tone the body from day one. It is advertised for headaches as well, with sales through Wofford Co. Druggists in New York.

America Ramon New York Bevis Garland & Co Addreay Sterling Remedy Go Chicago

Literary history and serials in a midwinter magazine issue

A detailed glance at a vintage magazine issue notes the Delinentor Market cover feature, Cookery guidance, and a broad review of The Literary Outlook. It mentions portraits, housewife appeal, and sections on crochet, knitting, and netting alongside calendar and art plates.

Hawiu Gauld Ardley Towers Castle Point London New York Huntly McCarting Loesaanoiph Huvelstll Nucre D. Conway Frytalig J Nelson Wileatcrofts Our New Congress Hess Oncroa-Witex Sthatteet Mols Tei Monroe If Rosenfeld

County Court Plans Sale of Farm and Central Location

The county court resolves the inadequacy of the current county farm near the edge of the county. It orders the chair to appoint a five member committee to sell the farm and purchase a centrally located site. Committee actions will be ratified at a later county court meeting.

Plating Dynamo Boosts Wages and Farm Plans

A seller touts the Practical Plating Dynamo promising easy use after an hour and claims rapid earnings. He says weekly profits rose from 51.50 to 75.00 and foresees reaching a thousand dollars by January while expanding his farm. He urges readers to contact W. P. Harrison & Co. of Columbus, Ohio for circulars.

W. P. Harrison & Co Columbus Ohio Anthia

Watauga Valley News Reports Local Rail and Bank News

The paper notes the B and O line might cut travel time to Bristol if operations stay on track. A railway engineer is cautioned about air brakes on upgrades. Dick King injures his finger with a revolver while handling it. Dr. J D Smith reports a good recovery. Peoples Bank declares 8 percent dividend on stock and 4 percent on earnings, seen as solid performance by bank officers.

Watauga Valley News Bristol Maiden Dick King John Leonard JD. J. Smith, Jr Peoples Bank

Bakersville Fakir Hyeme Dies in North Carolina

J Wallace Hyeme died at his Bakeraville home in early January from pneumonia after a brief illness. He led the Bakersville News and gained notoriety two years ago for a false Baker ville riot story from Johnson City. Known as the Bakersville Fakir, he was described as intelligent and well liked. Governor P. Tuxsey issued a February proclamation urging Tennessee schools to celebrate George Peabody’s 100th birthday on February 18 1895, with campus events to honor the patriot and benefactor.

J. Wallace Hyeme Bakeraville N. C Hyams Bakeeville Bakersville Johnson City Flo Oy Alll Turney Tennessee Btute George Peabody Anon P. Tuxsey

Dont Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life Away

Treasury department notice warns claimants against The First National Bank of Johnson City Tennessee to present legal proofs within three months to John I. Cox receiver or risk disallowance. Comptroller Jas H. Foxes authorizes the claim process in Washington December 4 1894.

WasuixGtox D. C First National Bank Johnson City Tennessee John I. Cox Jas. H. Foxes Washitwatox Tenneedee Euch Association United States First National Bank of Walt Association City of Washington District of Columbia A. D Jas H. Boxes

Treasury Department Action Involving First National Bank

Treasury Department records show a matter involving the First National Bank of Johnson City Tennessee. Details specify an official action or inquiry concerning the bank as listed in documentation numbered 8,951.

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