Local notices and ads from Bristol and Jonesboro period
Fragmented notice page lists patent medicines and tonics like Lasative Bromo Quinine and Perfection Baking Powder, local flour promotions for Gold Dust, and shopping at Jackson J Crumley, Summers Barton & Lyle on 018-01. Mentions baseball at the lake, travels to North Carolina and Nashville, visitors in Jonesboro, and convalescent Suffering in sickness lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton & Lyle's
Golls
Jackson
Jackson's
J. Crumley
North Carolina
Williams
Bakeraville
WN. C
Haynes Bros
Lake Wataussee
Watauga Power Project Advances in Johnson City
Stockholders back damming the Watauga River to harness power for Johnson City. A 16 foot dam will be built at Kings Shoals with a new plant to supply up to 900 horsepower, reducing fuel and insurance costs. Local events and notices follow, including community gatherings and local promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Morristown Gazette
Watauga Lighting and Power Co
Gilsey
J. BE. Brading
Maine
Granada
Fire alarms turned in at G C Harris pin factory
This week a fire alarm was reported but the flames at G C Harris pin factory were extinguished before responders arrived. The piece notes a stationery order for Empire Grave and Decoration Co. of Avanta Ga and mentions a lawful dispute over coffin tuck incrimination claims. An excursion party chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Robert Wood toured with several young people listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Harris
Empire Grave and Decoration Co
Avanta
Robert Wood
Anna Lynn Bachman
Joe Sweetwater
Willie Ray
Asheville
N. G
Ada Lynn
Bristol
Georgia Jarnigan
Morristown
Sue
Ada Wood
G. L. Odom
Messia
Will Gowan
Whitney
Lit Wood
Crumley
James Summers
Rev. Herndon
Worthington doctor touts Hloetric Bilters in ad
An editor from Worthington Indiana promotes Hloetric Bilters as a valuable prescription for constipation and sick headache as a general tonic. Mrs Annie Stohle of Colongo reports recovery after taking eight bottles of Electric Bervery, restoring health and strength. bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00. Available at McParland and Co drugware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Worthington
Ind
San
Annie Stohle
Cottage Grove Ave
Colongo
McParland & Co
Two Misses Injured After Flyly Start on Spring Street
Miss Lydia Boucher and Miss Iva Johnson drove a North Carling buggy for health but a frightened horse near Walnut Street caused Johnson to fall. She escaped serious injury. Boucher stayed seated until the horse was stopped. Johnson has recovered. The M E Wolfe Furniture window features Wyoming relics owned by Floyd Jones now with Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missox
Lydia Boucher
Iva Johnson
Carling
Spring Street
Walnut
Miss Johnson
Miss Boucher
M. E. Wolfe
Floyd Jones
Wyoming
Mr. Jones
Wolfe Furniture Co
Dwelling House Burned In East City
Fire discovered about noon Tuesday destroyed the residence of Dave Jenkins across the Narrow Gauge in the eastern part of town. Firemen arrived too late to save the building. furniture except a large side-board was saved. The loss falls on Jenkins, employed at G. C. Harris & Co. pin factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
G. C. Harris & Co
Mossy Creek Boys Arrive for City Diamond Clash
Mossy Creek arrives in the city for one game today against our boys with two more slated tomorrow. Beeler leads the visiting lineup as both teams promise an interesting baseball contest.
Jurisdictional Costs and Convict Work in the South
The Truth About It reports state judiciary budgets: Tennessee 142000, Georgia 75000, North Carolina 46750 annually. Population figures: Tennessee 1,787,518, Georgia 1,887,358, North Carolina 1,617,047. Tennessee pays judges 21,250 more than Georgia plus North Carolina combined, while North Carolina trials road-building with convicts. Convict labor costs are six cents per day more than confinement in idle news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
North Carolina
Georgia
North Carolin
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Still Promoted
Claim a world beating remedy for coughs colds and consumption with guaranteed satisfaction. Advertising copy touts safety for all ages and suggests using Dr Kings New Life Pills with it to regulate stomach and bowels. Sold at McPalland Gos drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
McPalland & Gos Drug Store
Compound Oxygen Promise Pitches Health Boost Through Oxygen Enrichment
A dated pitch claims air enriched with oxygen and magnet feed will restore health and vigor. It touts a compound oxygen product as superior to Worthicas imitations and invites readers to request Treaties and proof, or call for service at home or in-office.
Clerk and Master Sale of Land in Johnson City
A court sale of land in Johnson City Washington county Tennessee under a June term decree will occur on August 28 1898 in front of Jobe's Opera House. The property known as a parcel beginning at Harris avenue is to satisfy a United States Saving and Loan Co decree for 884.45 and a second claim of 882.80 with interest from November 11 1896. The sale will be on credit with note secured, possession retained until full payment, and redemption rights barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobe
Johnson City
Tennessee
Washington County
Harris Avenue
Roan
Harris Streets
Eaid Harris
Chales Fine
Ferguson
Ward
Harris
United States Saving and Loan Co
W. F. Yousa
W. Hopox
Johnson City land sale under 1807 decree at opera house
Clerk and Master announces sale of a Johnson City lot in Washington County Tennessee to satisfy a debt of 2085 dollars and 10 cents plus costs. The parcel fronts King street, a 20 foot alley, and Millard and Galliber lots, with six months credit and a lien on the land until paid. Sale date observed July 26, 1807.
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Royal Baking Powder
Spa Pheno
Royal Baking Powder OO
New York
J. N. Boring
E. A. Shipley
Jonesboro
J. W. Boring
Lizzie Reeves
John W. Hunter
McFarland & Bolton
John W. Boring
Nashville
Gertrude
Frank Mitchell
Mrs. Tate L. Earnest
Unaka Springs
Misa Retta Henson
Boone's Creek
Mrs. R. D. Henson
Electivc Power Company
Tillixe
Keliper
Mexico
Cuba
Capa St. Rouge
South Atlantic
Abingdon
M. E
South
R. H. Kilby
W. J. Miller
Flour
George Williams
Crawford
Mya. Hoover
Austin Springa
Will Cowan
Eva Earnest
Bickley Mills
Tate L. Earnest
Misa Pour
Blake
Gertie Weiler
Bay
Elizabethton
Linnville River Railroad Company
M. Jackson
Blowing Rock
N. C
Hood Coge
Geo. A. Rosa
Mings
Mousy Crook
Knoxville
Lehene
Rogersville
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Ificers
Mra
We Buchanan
W. A. Sparks
Chattanooga
Robert Boring
Flourgills
Mr. Boring
Mike
Por
G. W. Venner
Erwin
Tenn
Watauga Mineral Railway Company
North Carolina State Line
Johnson County
Bradley County
Wm. Harris
Givens
James Becket
Gus Reeves
Becket
Reeves
Hinhody
Kile
Effie Boring
Walter Galloway
Walter Gatoway
Casmarets
Misses Wood
Misses Lynn
Bachman
James Lynn
Mine Ray
Geo. T. Wofford
Miss Barlow
Jas. St.John
Virginia
Fairfax Station
Chamberlain
Ward Friberg
Nat W. Taylor
N. Y
Taylor
HOTEL
Brown Andricn
Euroan Plan
R. Brown
Ailie
Thas Amd
Boston
Mass
Eilitur
Lon
AieKts
Alice B
Stockham & CO
Madison St
Oniongo
Yours Truly
Washington
Kure
Addrens
H. C
Hudgins & C
Kiser
Avant
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pa
Onion Teachers’ Agencies of America
Ray
L. D. Bass
D. D
Mana Pitsburg
Toronto
Canada
New Orleans
Washington, D. C
San Finnotyco
Cal
Chicago
St. Louis
Denver
Colorado
Uwine
Sadtbury
Pat
Laren
Vacy
Vacuum Can & Jar CO
Hudson St
Cry
Springs
V. Deaderick
Rogersville Synodical College
Conservatory Course of Music
Duvetor
L. A. Hides
L. D
Universty of
Mimiselis
Royal Conservatory
Germany
W. M. Grayula
Pogersville
Tennesse
W. G. Butler
Lerarn
Mibcer
Hood
P. O
W. L. Taylor
Hotel Hamilton
TERN
W.P. Hamilton
Jin
John Banderave
L. B. Crumley Et
King Street
J. M. Carr
Millard Street
W. Haven
D.C
Somoco
Te Wroder
Beokiee
Sterling Meanedy Co
Cuitago
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