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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1896
Page
3
Hardware stores and coffee brands tempt readers with Chase & Sanborn and Moola and Java at local shops. Residents report visits, rail and road updates, weather concerns, and civic notes as spring commerce and town life resume.
A household guide promotes Dr Male Howelfold Ointment for burns cuts and irritated skin while a formal notice from Watanga Water Company informs customers the management has changed and rents are due by the 15th of the month with office hours and penalties for late payment.
J Allen Smith had pressed Bristol parties to move the Johnson City Foundry and Machine Works, but G W Sitton and J Galloway leased it for one year, taking charge April 1. Also notes the death of Isaac Broyles near Washington College, a respected farmer in his 60s, and updates on Holston Presbytery activities with meetings and lectures at Watauga Avenue church, plus streetcar service Thursday and Friday evenings.
It May Do as Much for You. Mr. Fred Miller of Irving Illinois reports severe kidney trouble back pain and a bladder condition. After trying many cures he began electric Bitters about a year ago and found relief at once. The drug is advertised for kidney and liver troubles with relief promised. Price 50 cents per bottle at McFarland Co. Drug Store.
A Memphis Tennessee report says K Ward, a man jailed in Shelby County on six indictments and facing trial, was near death. On physician recommendation he was moved today to a hospital, but will be guarded by deputy sheriffs day and night. The item notes a $300,000 bond or value context.
Southern Railway announces a limited first class round trip fare to Chattanooga for the Southern Baptist Convention May 8 to 14. Tickets valid May 6 to 8 with a return within fifteen days of departure, extended another fifteen days if deposited with the Chattanooga joint agent by May 14. Contact Southern Railway agents for details.
An advertising piece extols savings and investment through the Magnetic Building and Loan Association in Johnson City Tennessee. It touts six percent shares, semiannual interest, and withdrawal options backed by real estate security, urging readers to save monthly, invest, and consider Gold Dust flour branding and related health tonics. It cites testimonials and solicits contact with Tate L Earnest, W G Peay, and local figures.
Stockholders of the First National Bank of Jonesboro Tennessee are convened at their office on April bth 1896 to elect officers and conduct other proper business as required. E H Weer president signs the notice dated March 1896.
By virtue of a mortgage held by United States Savings Loan and Building Company of St Paul Minnesota, Thomas O Garat and Julia B Garst defaulted and the Johnson City sale is set for April 17 1896 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door in Jonesboro Tennessee The property is a lot on Maple Street in Johnson City described with reference to the Johnson City Real Estate Company addition and bounded by lot 117 119 and Maple Street Cash sale terms The sale is conducted by agent Trap A Esq on behalf of the mortgagee printer's fee 718.00.
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