Johnson City Sees Railroad Boom With Three Cs Road
Johnson City hosts McDonald, Shea & Co as contractors take charge of the Charleston Cincinnati and Chicago line from Marion to Minneapolis with a $6,000,000 estimate. Subcontractors begin work, shanties rise, and streets are widened to 40 feet as giants like Col. Dunnavant and Major Harris push improvements. Generals Wilder and local officials trumpet progress while Bristol men hunt openings and plans unfold for further lines and street broadening.
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McDonald, Shea & Co
Johnson City
J.P. McDonald
John Shea
Knoxville
W.P. Dunnavant
Sam Tate, Jr
Memphis
Marion
N. C
Minneapolis
C. Dunnayant
Unicoi County
Messrs
Sinking Creek
Devall
Spring Street
Engineer Butler
Ike T. Jobe
G. C. Harria
Main
Spring
Harris
Bristol
Washington County
Three O's
Embreville Iron Works
Jonson City
Wilder
New York
Three C's
Three C's Road
Carnegie
McDonall
Shea Cor
BE. Matoon
N. Ox
Col. Matson
K. Lide & Co
Gol. Mataon
Isis
Pana
Ashville
Rutherfordton
Blue Ridge
Carolina Central
Washington
Charleston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Frank Coxe
Thad Coleman
Equitable Life pays Gilliam policy in a week
Mr J F Gilliam held 10000 in the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Mr J B Mayberry arrived yesterday to complete death proofs, and the estate will receive the payout promptly as the company honors claims on proof.
Oysters Coming Back At Eureka Restaurant
Eureka Restaurant on the public square will begin receiving fresh oysters next Saturday and daily thereafter during the season. Proprietor Wm Patton has built a reputation on quality and service and will maintain the standard. Meals available at all hours and oysters served in any style. Delivery to any part of town on short notice. Dining and kitchen rooms newly fitted and in perfect order. Prices reasonable.
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Eureka
Wm. Patton
Death of Frank Gilliam in Johnson City at 33
Frank Gilliam died Friday afternoon at five after being brought home from Big Stone Gap sick with typhoid fever. He was beloved in Johnson City for his energy and enterprise, investing thousands in the town and boosting its growth. He joined the M E Church and his funeral was held Saturday at 10 900 o clock. A large crowd attended the service and burial.
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Frank Gilliam
Johnson City
Big Stone Gap
Wise
Harvard
Princeton
M.E. Church
J. W. Mann
Messrs
A. N. Molesworth
K. Lide
F. P. Baxter
J. 4. Weiler
H. E. Dean
Joe, A. Caldwell
Geo. H. Brown
Death of A. J. Thomas at his home near Mountaineer
A. J. Thomas died at his home near Mountaineer on Sunday morning at six. He was about twenty six, left a wife and one child. John Wilds and Miss Frances Vandyke traveled from Jonesboro last Monday and stayed briefly in town. Frances Vandyke is noted for her unusual horsemanship.
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A. J. Thomas
Haveao
Roy
John Wilds
Frances Vandyke
Jonesboro
Mien Vandyke
Positive remedy claim for consumption cures many cases
A letter from T. A. Stockum, M. C., proposes a cure for consumption and offers to send two bottles of his remedy to readers who mail their names and post office address. The missive asks for personal details and promises success based on timely use.
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T. A. Stocum
M. C
Seo Now
York
Great Mystery Solved in Rahway Murder
A local paper notes a long standing mystery in Rahway, where a young woman’s murder remained unsolved for years. It recalls how the Dr. Gronin case evolved from fog to progress, with new developments leading to multiple suspects on trial.
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Rahway
Dr. Gronin
Bargain Store of Wiley M Christian Impresses Town
MO 8 MARKET STREET hosts Wiley M Christian whose large stock covers general goods and country produce. He buys low and sells with small profits, avoids shoddy goods, and pays fair market prices. Courteous clerks and homey service make customers feel welcome and speak of fair dealings and honest goods.
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Wiley M. Christian
John
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