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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1905

Page

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Receiver Appointed to South and Western Railway and Crane's Nest

Judge Nathan Goff in Clarkeburg West Virginia ordered Union Trust Company to restrain officers and directors of Clinchfield Corporation from delivering property to George L. Carter. George Blackistone and William Donovan named receivers for the South and Western Railway and Crane's Nest Coal and Coke Company. Carter and a Union Trust syndicate had offered to buy the properties for about 2.45 to 2.57 million dollars. The case centers on protecting stockholders while competing offers are reviewed. The injunction hearing is set for January 30.

Baltimore Nathan . Goff United States Circuit Cout Clarkeburg W. Va Union Trust Company Clinchfield Corporation George L. Carter George Blackistone William F. Donovan South and Western Railway Company of Virginia Crane Neat Coal and Coke Company Clinehield Corporation Union Thuat Company Carter Olinchfield Corporation Union L'rust Company

Malaria Tonics and Agricultural Survey Report Highlight Local Notices

An OCR fragment mentions Electric Bitters claimed to cure malaria and jaundice, with testimonials from S. Munday of Heoretta and H. Miller drug store. It also covers a Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station inquiry into red clover crop failures in Tennessee, seeking farmer responses, plus ads for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Blood Bitters with multiple testimonials.

B.S. Munday Heoretta H. ©. Miller Tennessee Experiment Station Tenneawe Samuel M. Bain Agricultural Experiment Station Knoxville Toon D. jEraking Allenville Miah

Most Unique Post War South Heritage Contest In Tennessee

A Memphis newspaper launches a contest to identify residents with the most direct descendants. Prizes include a $60 engraved Loving One, a $40 upholstered easy chair, and a $40 hall clock. The competition closes March 1 and will feature published photographs of competitors. The article surveys southern pride, heritage, and postwar resilience, noting strong families and social power.

Model Journalinn Memphia News Scimitar Memphia Tennessee Eany South Ths New World Neema

Clinchfield Sale to George L Carter Sparks Legal Debate

The Baltimore Law of Friday outlines the Clinchfield Corporation sale to George L Carter of Virginia for 2 448 308 3 4,0 and the resulting dispute over legality since Carter was a director when the sale occurred. A circular by James Clark and J S Lemmon explains the deal and the syndicate origins tied to Crane's Nest and Union Trust, noting Carter's $786 000 subscription and the 26 miles of railroad and terminal properties at Southport North Carolina.

Baltimore George L. Carter Clinchfield Corporation George Li. Carter Virginia Union Teast Company Carter J. Southgate Lemmon Union Trust Company James Clark Lemmon Crane's Nest Clinchfeld South and Western Railway Southport N. Y Cape Fear River Crane Neat

Carter deal ties up Clinchfield stock expansion plan

A complex set of arrangements with Mr. Carter secures paid up capital of 2.35 million for the Clinchfield Corporation. Carter deposits cash and bonds, funds January to March improvements, and offers 50 year 4 percent bonds to cover further expenditures up to 500,000. Union Trust contest centers on Carter’s prior directorship and bid legality amid a pending sale.

Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Pere Marquette Pere Marqette Redmond & Co Chicago Cincinnati & Pelinville Wall Street Journal Tts Carter Notios

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement and Home Remedies Ad

Positive proof from a Johnstown citizen endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney disorder. Advertisement notes price, distributor Patton Drug Co., and Foster-Milburn Co. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and household tips by Isabel Gordon Curtis in the February Delineator.

Johnson City Rey Cox Watwaga Avenue Doan Patton Drug Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. C United

Mr Win 5 Crane Uses Pain Balm for Rheumatism Relief

A California Md man named Mr Win 5 Crane long suffered rheumatism and lumbago. He tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm on advice and reports relief. The product is for sale by H O Miller.

Win 5 Crane California Hnally Chamberlain H O Miller

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