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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1889
Page
2
The Comet reports Johnson City moving ahead in the regional competition with sister towns, promising a large Three C’s road project start within days. Contractors from Knoxville and Chattanooga aim to sublet work, with grading expected to begin in about 20 days and a massive extra edition planned to promote the city’s advantages.
A century ago near Limestone a newborn named Davy Crockett sparked a statewide to national interest. Washington has a Davy Crockett Historical Society as organizers, with B. R. Strong aiding, and a large crowd of about five thousand attended the anniversary featuring parades, speeches by E. J. Wells and R. H. Crockett, a band, and a mock battle.
Telegrams from John Shea and J P McDonald confirm funding and immediate start on the Three C's road between Johnson City and Minneapolis. Sub contractors will select tasks as crews move from Unicoi county to the Breaks of the Cumberland. Johnson City proclaims growth and invites visitors to watch progress unfold. Ex Governor Brown Dies at Red Boiling Springs.
An old notice claims Sarah Althea Torry lost her case against the Bharon heirs and promotes a free offer of two bottles of a remedy for consumption. The letter from T A Supeha M C at 181 Pearl Street New York invites readers to send their express and post office addresses to receive the cure.
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