Local notes and political shifts in Johnson City
The April 17 1890 Johnson City Tennessee issue reports J o manson City politics with the Athena a Democrat shift and possible gubernatorial aim. It notes two Congressional candidates A A Taylor and R R Butler and a Belt Railroad project. New residences and business blocks rise while oil and medical ads appear. Officials from the Geological Department visit and local civic leaders plan strengthening the Johnson City stock and loans company Dominion Building and Loan Association attracted by L D Yarrell and J I Evane.
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Geological Department
Johnson City
James A. Maher
Pampelly
Bailey Willis
R. van Hise
Tke Jobe
The
Annes
Kennington
Snapp
L. D. Yarrell
State Senate of Virginia
of Dominion Building and Loan Association
Richmond
J. 1. Evane
Danville and East Tenn road bought by B T V and Gand R P
Johnson City reports a potential purchase of the Danville and East Tennessee road by the B T V and Gand R P. Engineers surveyed the line at Danville, with optimism a deal may close soon. Possible Johnson City as southern terminus. ET V G expanding coal lands and furnace sites in Carter and Johnson Counties.
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Johnson City
Danville
East Tennesse
B.T.V. & Gand R&p
E.T.V
Corps of Engineers
Bristol
Carter
Johnson Counties
Gen. Wilder
Knoxville
Col
St Hudson
Col. Hudson
Watauga Valley
North Carolina Line
Room at Carters and distant prospects on Watauga road
Maj James Anderson of Knox ville and A D McCutchen of Pass Christian, Miss, progress toward the widow Lizzie Range’s place while Camp & Smalling prepare to build Angel 100,000 brick and timber for a saw mill. Various locals visit relatives, while Rev Irving Lewis sells a farm and others arrive from Detroit and Philadelphia on prospecting and business trips.
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Carters
Caner
Maj
James ©. Anderson
Knoxville
A. D. McCutchen
Pass Christian
Watauga Point
Lizzie Range
Camp & Smalling
Angel
Cicero Miller
Ida Waddell
Greene
Goodwin
Newton Junction
N. H
Florida
A.A. Powell
J. B. Hosa
Irving Lewis
Michigan
Andrew Smalling
Willey
Holstons
G.C. Potts
Bellefonte
Mia
A. B. Kamaey Feup
Miss le
Philadelphia
Ber Hwe
Death of Samuel J. Randall Invites Wide Tribute
Leaders from both parties praise Randall as a steadfast, courageous statesman. Speakers highlight his integrity and influence on national policy, noting his long service from Philadelphia and role as speaker of the House. He is remembered as a paragon of public duty amid fierce political strife.
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Tiny
Mr. Snowden
Mr. Randall
Kek Bald
Canstele
Rand Il
Randall
Mason McKinley
Samuel J. Randall
Holman
Appropriations Committee
Philadelphia
Michael C. Kerr
Indiana
House
Ince
Taylor announces gubernatorial bid from Lexington
Hon John M Taylor of Lexington declares tomorrow in the American that he seeks the gubernatorial nomination. He emphasizes determination to win and says he votes the ticket straight, pledging to uphold party principles and interests. He forecasts support from the Eighth Congressional District, neighboring West Tennessee counties, and the Tennessee River region in Middle Tennessee for the state convention.
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Nasmee
Texs
John M. Taylor
Lexington
Eighth Congressional District
West Tennenac
Middle Tennessee
Rare Bargains Offer 100 Houses for Rent and Sale
Two elegant Main Street business houses priced to move with rents at 12 10 15 percent on investment. Numerous residences and small email–style dwellings across the city. Brick storehouse 40x30 feet, best in county. frame dwelling with 18 rooms. barn, five acres, all in good repair. All for 3200. Building costs noted as higher. Limited time offer.
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Main
Spring Streets
Robt
Burrow
Teaac
Harris
Hunter & Brown
Market Street
Com, Piers
G. P. Crouch
Main Street
Unaka Avenue
P. Bolton
Myrtle Street
M. Ajlén
Myrtle
Oak
Baxter
BE. Russell
G. A. Berry
Walnut Street
John Campbell
Roan
King Street
John Sanders
Compisia
Eaay
Bargain footwear sale at No. 8 Market Street
Advertises Ziegler Brothers Shoes in large stock for ladies, misses, and children at prices far below regular. Claims best material for cash and urges buyers to trade produce or sell items, inviting all to visit Market Street shop for bargains and satisfaction.
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Carnegie Addition
Carne, Land Co
Johnson City
Ziegler Brothers
Market Street
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Democrata
Congress
Josiah
Jobe
Goveernor
Chicago
Morristown
A. A. Taylor
R. R. Butler
Lota
Butler
H.C. Hart
Senate
J.Q. A. Remine
Flowter
Taylor
J. A. Weat
C. Collins
H.W. Hargreaves
Sam P. Lying
T. F. Bingier
H. G. Chandler
Jo. J. Tyine
Watauga River
Carter'a Depot
Three C's Road
Watauga Bridge
Jonesboro
Embreville
Erwin
Unicoi County
Elizabethton
Johinson City
Hugh Lynn
W.M. Patton
W. A.T. Company
Watauga House
Jerome Greenwood
Piedmont House
Johnson Oil Manufacturing Company
C.H. Taylor
G. H. Berry
First National Bank
Vanderbilt University At
Nashville
Lero
East Tennessee
Joesph Wilson
Homer Dean
Jease Hampton
Ossian, Liv, Co
W. G
J. A. Mathes
Opera House
Lote
East Park
Myrtle Avenue
Watauga Avenue
Dan's
Hoss
Eress
Iewrest
L. A. Calvin & CO
Evans Block
West Main Street
Childress & CO
Mountain View Land Company
Wilson & Dean
Campbell
Citizens Bank
W. C. Smith
Johnson City, Tenn
J. M. Carr & Sons
Tennessee
W. J. Graham & CO
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Beaver Schoffmeister
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