Bristol Melancholy Suicide of Local Saloon Owner
Columbus Ritche a 38 year old bachelor and local business owner in Bristol shot himself in his room citing ill health as the cause. Martin McFale heard the gun and found Ritche dead beside a double barrel shotgun. Ritche left a brother in Virginia and no other immediate kin. He previously ran a Front street saloon before retiring due to health and travel.
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Bristol
Columbus Ritche
Martin McFale
Holston
M.M. Ritchie
Virginia
Abingnon
Elizabeth Ritchie
Abingdon
Bri
New Grocery Store Planned by Ryburn Bros in Erwin
John Ryburn of Ryburn Bros merchants of Erwin announced to The Comet the organization of a stock company with 15000 capital to run a wholesale grocery. The native of Unicoi county is building wealth in Erwin, owning valuable property as the town’s prospects brighten.
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John Ryburn
Ryburn
New Pensioners Added to State Rolls
The pension board completed its quarterly session adding 340 names to the roll, including 101 widows of Confederate soldiers. New entries include Hiram Calaway of Johnson City J. J. Curtis of Clover Botton J. A. Torbett of Piney Flats Mrs Eliza beth Nickles of Johnson City Mrs Mary Snapp of Bristol and Mrs Susanna Cret singer of Piney Flats.
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Hiram Calaway
Johnson City
J. J. Curtis
Clover Botton
J. A. Torbett
Piney Flats
Elizabeth Nickles
Mary Snapp
Bristol
Susanna Cretsinger
Public Library Needs More Space and Shelving
A letter from a reader urges Johnson City Public Library to be strengthened with more room and shelving to properly house hundreds of books and magazines now piled on tables. The writer notes further improvements hinge on additional space.
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Johnson City
Municipal Election Yields Mayor Re-election and Alderman Wins
The municipal election proceeded smoothly with Guy L. Smith re-elected mayor by 159 votes over W. A. Dickinson. Alderman results: T. G. Hannah won First ward, W. Pierce beat J. W. Cox in Second ward, T. C. Richardson edged Ro Li Dyer by one vote in Third ward, and P. H. Wofford was re-elected in Fourth ward. Vote totals by ward listed.
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Guy L. Smith
W. A. Dickinson
T. G. Hannah
W. ©. Pierce
J. W. Cos
T. C. Richardson
Ro Li Dyer
P. H. Wohord
Smith
Dickenson
Hannah
Isecond
Pierce
Cox
Richardson
Dyer
Wofford
State Treasury balance hits historic weekly high
Increased receipts push the state treasury balance above 1.2 million, the largest for this time of year. Officials are gratified as the state closes its fiscal year, having met all obligations and ending with a strong cash position.
Street Improvement Near Division Street Crossing
The Division street approach to the railroad is near completion with heavy fill to the track about 100 feet long on the north side. The south side is being graded to provide a good crossing at that point once finished.
Thanksgiving Day Observed By Banks Post Office And Stores
Banks post office and stores closed for Thanksgiving. School children watched the football game in the afternoon.
Doak Reflects on Cooper in Nashville American
H. M. Doak lauds his old friend Duncan B. Cooper in a Nashville American message. He recalls Cooper as gallant, temperate, and forgiving, noting no fault beyond occasional games of chance and a long, peaceful life despite war. The piece condemns sensational political use of the tragedy.
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Duncan B. Cooper
Fort Delaware
H. M. Doak
Nashville
Frank Cheney oath for Hall's Catarrh Cure
Frank Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney Co. to pay one hundred dollars if Hall's Catarrh Cure does not cure catarrh. The statement asserts the firm will cover the claim and references Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials available. The document is sworn before A. Gleason in Toledo.
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Statrof
CLPY
Toledo
Lions County
Net
Frank, Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Moreauld
Hall
Frank Cheney
Ismal AW. Gleason
Mraky Punlig Hall
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Kodak
Tunnels Studio
DuseSuex
Tennessee
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Conner Bros. Furniture Company
O. Taylor
Jonesboro
James A. Maher
Roan Mountain
Lara Bowminn
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J. Fi. Hayes
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Roberta Jobe
W. D. DeVault
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J. 8. Hale
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R.A. Lusk
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Munsey Memorial Church
C. E., Bell
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Izabethton
W. H. Crawford
Brown Sparow
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Henry M. Butler
E. H. Given
Knoxville
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Martin-Williams
Amy Jackson
Martha Martin
Martha Washington College
Jamies A. Martin
Honisher
J.D. Bone
Kansas City
Elberta Jobe
Enmima Lee* Weiler
H. Weiler
Locust Street
M. G. Ogden
Herome
Richmond
Lynchburg
W. It Mitchell
J. TB. Bewley
Andrew Johnson
Mr. Bewley
Dosser
David M. Buck
Yancey County
Bald Mountain
N. C
Dave
B.C. Hunter
W. I. Dyer
Ail Daughter
Chattanooga
J. R. Browder
H. ©. Koster
Mary Dyer
Lenoir City
Sallie Dyer
Ithea Hunter
Virginia Tristitue
Ryburn Brothers
Erwin
Cooper
Buckbee's
Uber
Sates Bebai
Renee Ae Eine
Davis
Carrie
Feira
Alaska
Gradw
Torsford
Market Garden
Buckbee
Ecaulegos
H. W. Buckbee
Heckbee St
Rockford
Dr.King
Wm. Silver & Co
George Tiffany Electric
Wim. Silver & Company
Watchmakers
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Opticians
Brading and
Marshall
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