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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
3
Local papers report on Jacksons store ads and quality goods, upcoming events, and political talk. Citizens attend reunions at Bristol. Frederick Warde to perform King Lear. Judge Bible to speak on finance at court house. hotel changes at Greenwood with T J Cox preparing the house for guests.
The fragment mentions Kyo Salye with unclear context and a sale by McParland & Co in Tyrie Kentucky. Rullman is referenced as a possibly involved party. Details are severely garbled and cannot establish a clear event or outcome.
Captain Darden Tl and Captain W A Darden, superintendent of the Narrow Gange railroad, have been confined at home for a week with erysipelas in the left arm. A minor cut on his land swelled after work at the stable, and despite early medical aid, his condition became critical.
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Douglas Robinson to Dr C H Taylor at Los Angeles. Taylor, once a resident here, has many local friends who join in congratulating them. The couple will return to Memphis in October to reside.
The Train Of The B T and W N C railway cuts summer service with two daily runs for health resorts. One train is removed for winter while the remaining service continues, arriving from Cranberry at 10 45 a m and departing at 2 44 p m.
Registration for the upcoming November election will be open Saturday October 10 and Tuesday October 18 for those who have not registered or changed residence. Officials Gro. H. Bunny, Tuav. A. Cox, W. C. Marvuews, Sept 1896.
Tar Comer acknowledges receipt of invitation to attend the silver wedding reception of Dr. and Mrs. Hunter at their Elizabethton home on Tuesday from three to ten o'clock. Comer hopes the couple’s future brings free, unlimited happiness and that their sorrows be few.
The state press mourns Pitkin C. Wright veteran journalist longtime newspaper figure. He died at home in Somerville last week where he served as secretary of the State Pros Adsormtion and was widely loved for his cheerful generous nature.
Chief Reming of Horse Thietaught detains Joe Hutchins a white man about 22 after identification from Bristol. A horse was found tied in the woods. Bristol authorities pursued the thief. An advertisement from Handy Washer Co. promotes a baby jumper in Ladies Home Journal October issue, priced at $4.00, claimed to soothe infants through motion.
An 14 page mencal reference mentions Dr Hathaway Co of Atlanta and eye remedies. Claims improved vision with Sutherland's Re Eye Salve and Pine-Tar-Honey remedy. Appeals to physicians and general public for purchase through McParland & Co. drug store.
By virtue of mortgage power executed by William L McFarland and Maggie A McFarland dated January 10 1891 the property in Johnson City is sold at public auction for cash October 14 1894 in front of the courthouse door Washington County Tennessee. The lot 11 in the Watauga Land Company addition fronts 55 feet on Watauga avenue and runs back 158 feet as per the addition map. Sale to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage. This 8th day September 1896. Savings Bus and Loan Association by Avdiae Secretary Werné Lexa Attorneys printer's fee 700.
Court sale announced by Sheriff J. S. Prince in Johnson City Tennessee, listing Ward Friberg vs Kate R Staples and others. Property in Tenth civil district, 8 acres more or less on Fulkerson farm, with homestead rights reserved, sale to satisfy two judgments. Sale date October 23, 1896, at courthouse door, cash in hand, costs and papers as filed.
In Johnson City Tennessee on September 23 1896 two writs against W A Dickinson et al returnable in Washington County are to be satisfied by sale of lots 25 and 26 in block 6 East Carnegie addition. The property will be sold for cash to satisfy debts of 14676 and 7845 with costs and interest per court order dated April 15 1895. Sale at courthouse during legal hours per J P M I Gump and deputies.
In Johnson City Tennessee the law court will on October 23 1896 at the court home door offer for sale the undivided one half interest in the Mary Pitts farm located in the Ninth civil district of Washington county. The deed traces a lengthy metes and bounds description. The sale follows a prior judgment against Kirkpatrick and B C Kirkpatrick for 302 35 debt and 4 15 costs. Sheriff J B Parrewett authorized by Deputy Sheriff G F Campnett announces the sale. A separate eye note advertisement for Sutherland's Kagio Eye Salve is included.
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