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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
4
The Clinchfield Route offers a daily through train between Dante Virginia and Spartanburg South Carolina with connections to North East West and South. The railroad may vary shown times without notice. passengers should check with local agents for definite information.
Jackson Mississippi June 2 After refusing to indict her sympathy for Claudia Battle a 14 year old girl who killed Joe Maley there several weeks ago caused the Hinds county grand jury today to raise a purse of 25 to send her home in a distant state It was asserted that he was the vic Um of the white slave traffic.
Greeley June 30. J W Crone of this city runs a garden devoted to breeding toads and growing garden truck. He has captured hundreds of toads and released them on his place, claiming they are the flies’ greatest enemy and predicted people will domesticate them to rid premises of pests. Neighbors report flies have vanished from Crone’s vicinity, attributed to the toad garden.
An old advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood impureness and skin diseases including eczema acne and ulcers. It touts improving blood quality, stopping pains, and healing sores, with a large bottle priced at $1 and samples available by mail from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta. Local outlets Ward and Friberg and Miller's drug store carry the product.
New York June 28 Erie railroad issues strict order barring hiring anyone over thirty five. A man seeking clerical work at freight crane dept was refused after stating age thirty six. Clinton Ky Mrs M C Mclhroy reports Cardus relief for female troubles over six years.
A historical note highlights W. J. Barton Implement Feed & Seed, with references to health and accident concerns, local police influence, and a voiced claim of decades of experience. The text mentions Pat and Tenn, plus a 77-year-old cultivator, detailing a community business tied to regional agriculture and public notices.
In Washington County Tennessee Justice P Q Miller orders four weekly insertions in The Comet of Johnson City to compel non resident K C Reedy to appear July 14 1911 or defense will be struck ex parte. Original attachment levied on his property.
The bill case against a non-resident defendant requires publication for four weeks in The Comet Johnson City. The defendant must appear at the chancery court in Johnson City on the first Monday of August 1911 to defend. failure to do so will result in the allegations being confessed and the case set for hearing. Clerk and Master J. W. Cass signs, with HR. T. Campbell as solicitor.
Chicago July 1 The National Irrigation Congress board of control began a campaign to reclaim 380000000 acres of swamp land in the Mississippi valley including 1500000 in Illinois. They seek federal action and support for 20000000 for the Illinois deep waterway to aid drainage. Also a court notice in Tennessee orders M A McClain and Fred Bly to appear July 15 in Johnson City.
Affidavit shows nonresident W C Casida indebted to Patatiny. Attachment issued. publication ordered in The Covet of Johnson City for four weeks. Casida must appear before J P Miller in Johnson City on July 10 1911 to defend the attachment or proceed ex parte.
The firm of Galyon and Andrews dissolves with Galyon retiring and Andrews taking over all assets and liabilities. In a separate action, W E Clontz is commanded to appear in Johnson City before July 10 to defend an attachment suit filed by plaintiffs, with publication in The Comet.
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