Johnson City Crosstown Paper War and Local Advertisers
A mint of items from Johnson City Tennessee circa 1891 discusses rivalry between local papers the Comer and the Enay Tenens, plus praise and plans for advertisements and circulation. It notes postal directives, legislative curiosities, and bustling real estate activity with major deals on Highland Park and Bellevue additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enay Tenens Eee
Johnson City
Morante
Folkes
Neway
Ita Towne News
Plaire
W. C. Thomas
W. D. Peters
Messenger
Jo. J. Ivind
East
Planing Mill Leased to Cooper Brothers in Harris Weaver Plant
Cooper Brothers take over the Harris Weaver Building and Manufacturing Company plant for a year. The lessees, experienced planing mill operatives, will run with personal supervision. The firm plans to expand, add new machinery and keep material stocked to handle rising building activity. Hart Ambush Co. advertises parasols and umbrellas for April 7 and 8. Mortimer Murdoch’s Brave Woman Company to perform at Julio's Opera House starting April 2 with strong local reception noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Brothers
Harris-Weaver Building and Manufacturing: Co
Harris Weaver Building and Manufacturing Company
Sustle
Cooper Bros
Kuat Tennen
Buninens
Mortimer Murdoch
Julio
Opera House
Murdoch
Sandie Cram
Ruth Aylmer
Bianca Adama
Mable Murdoch
Artie
Walter McLaughlin
Warde Cree
Morristown Gazette
Bristol Journal Notes and Local Items Across Town
A jumble of town chatter, visitors, and updates from Bristol and nearby places. Mentions Dr J T Kincanan, H1.0, and Courtney Biglere from Bristol Bunday. Reports on ice shipments, local ministers, real estate chatter, and the Watauga Valley rail project with crew changes and plant moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raver
J.T. Kincanan
Courtney Biglere
Bristol
Remino
Toombstone
Society Notes from Johnson City and Nearby
Local society items list visits moves and events in Johnson City and surrounding towns. Names include W J Exum John Lyle and R B Penland with notes on theater attendance church services and farewells. Mentioned are the Longfellow Circle meeting and a forthcoming public building issue at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Smith
Jonesbors
Mra
W. Wilton
Watauga Avenue
R.N. Penland
Knoxville
Jones
Spring Opening at Hart Armbrust Co and Dissolution Notice
The notice advertises Hart Armbrust & Co Spring Opening on April 7 and 8. It also reports the dissolution of Penland Harat Co by mutual agreement with R N Penland Jr retiring. T E Hurst & Co assumes liabilities and will collect notes and accounts. R N Pestann Jr and T B Hurst sign. National orders call S K N Parton Post members to a meeting April 6 at 8 00 p m over Fishback Weiger’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Hart, Armbrust & Co
Tiie
Dreas Goode
Watauga Bank
A. B. Bowman
G. W. St. John
G. W
John
Hart, Armbrust Co
Hart, Armerver & Co
Coparine
Johnson Orry
Groceres
New Orleans
T. B. Hurst & CO
Copartnership
Penland, Harat & Co
R N. Penland, Jr
T. E. Hurst & Co
Penland, Hurat & Co
N. Pestann
Ju. T. B. Hurst
G. A R. Tnnevord
Ordery
K N Parton Post
Fishback & Weiger
El.re
A. Gantwett
M. Enwim
Man who hates fowls and hard times ad for W M Christian
A humorous piece attacks fowl prejudice and promotes W M Christian in Johnson City. It links hard times with bank runs, urging readers to spend cash with Christian to keep money circulating while offering cheap goods and a star sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehigi
W. M. Christian
Johnson City
Mr. B
Buiks
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