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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1892
Page
4
The Comet invites readers in the First Congressional District to vote daily for the most popular schoolgirl. One girl will be sent to the Southern Female Institute at Florence Alabama for one year with all expenses paid including tuition board and room. Voting ends August 1.
The Baker murder case will come up for re trial in the county court at Al Yngdon Virginia on January 26. Dr. Baker was convicted and sentenced to be hanged. Tun Comer plans detailed coverage with a special staff correspondent. Readers may subscribe for access to the proceedings.
Capt. T Harris of Knoxville ships his household goods and will move his family to reside in an elegant Watauga avenue home recently purchased from C D Fine. Locals welcome the Harris family as a boost to the young city. Also notices offer a prize watch for the carrier with the most subscribers and promote Hoatotter Bitters and assorted groceries at local shops.
The Knob Creek column reports strong community health and improving residents. Union Baptist and M E churches hold successful meetings. D W Cash aids depot construction in Johnson City. John Eden’s planning mill and Union school under Prof J W Hilbert show vitality. a school entertainment nets 26 dollars for a bell. Water pipe tests show 60 to 75 psi. Johnson City Foundry offers plumbing work with guarantees.
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