Comet notes and local notices from Carnegie to Knoxville
Aged Mrs. John Morrell dies of grippe in Carnegie last Thursday and is buried Friday. R L Bronner returns from Hot Springs after three weeks. Cold weather and few overcoats loom. Mrs. Filiots dies at the People's House from old age and grippe. burial planned at Bluff City. Tim Patty touring to discuss Pacific Slope. Lost pocket book with note payable to Andrew Friberg. B M May becomes executive committee chairman for a congressional district. Judge H C Hurt takes county chair. W CT U to hold East Tennessee convention at Second Presbyterian Knoxville on February 15 and 7. Persian glass blowers from World’s Fair in Faw Block. ten cent admission and souvenir glasses.
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John 8. Morrell
Carnegie
R. L. Bronner
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Howe
Filiots
People's
Bluff City
Tim Patty
Pacific Slope
Tim
Andrew Friberg
C. D. Primero
Faw
Market Street
Oldest Towns and Industrial Rise in Johnson City Area
A historical sketch praises Johnson City and surrounding East Tennessee as an old, fertile, timber rich region. It highlights rail links, water power, coal and ore prospects, diverse agriculture, fruit growing, leather and foundry industries, and rapid but fluctuating growth. The piece utters a Swisslike vision, noting climate and education amid development and promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean S
Washington
Jonesboro
Jonnana City
Tam
Tennessee
Georgia
North Carolina
Johnson City
United State
Texas
Middle States
Switzerland
America
Iliam
Tell
Johnson City Promises Growth as Southern Gateway
A Toledo Chronicle excerpt touts Johnson City Tennessee as a thriving southern hub near the Alleghanies and coal fields. It notes rail connections, mills, factories, hotels, churches, and growing towns, with $1,600,000 spent on improvements and low current wages attracting northern workers and hopeful investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Johnson City
Johnnson City
Alan
Knoxville
Charleston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Carolina
East Tennessee
Virginia
Wautegh Valley
Louisville
Cumberland Gap
Atlantic Road
Shelby
North Carolina
Eureka and
Nolachocky
South
Push
Erit
Taylor
Robert
al Burris & Jackson
Monroe Jackson
Tenneswea
J. P. Rey
Teledo (Lowe) Chronicle
Boots and Wood at Bee Hive by M Jackson
M Jackson will take orders for boots and wood at L C Cartright and Co. The notice invites customers to place requests for footwear and lumber or wood products at the Bee Hive location.
Mrs Bruner Moves Store To Corner Of Main And Spring
Mrs J H Bruner relocates from Main street to the corner of Main and Spring in the Hart and Smith building and invites friends and customers to call 408 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bruner
Main Street
Main
Spring Streets
Messrs. Hart and Smith
New Barber Shop Opens at Piedmont Hotel
W. C. Price, the popular tensorial artist, has opened a new barber shop at the Piedmont Hotel and will be pleased to meet his old patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Price
Piedmont Hotel
Three Homes Sell in Fort Worth by G C Harris
G C Harris sold three residences this week. A brick house on Watauga Avenue went to J Q Blair, a home at Spring and Walnut sold, and another on Unaka Avenue was bought by John W Boring. The properties are described as ep uenasti residences and were well sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Harris
Watauga Avenue
J.Q. Blair
Spring
Walnut
Unaka Avenue
John W. Boring
Ep Uenasti
Alvin Joslin in Pittsburg Theater Opener February 7 1894
Chas L Davis widely known as Alvin Joslin returns in his famed role for sixteen years. His lavish wealth stage trappings include a jewel inlaid band and Aladdin like palace car. The Alvin theater in Pittsburgh presents the same eccentric Uncle Joslin with a superb company. February 7 1894 at the Opera House and Bee Hive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, L. Davis
Alvin Joslin
Alvin
Pittsburg
Davis
Uncle Alvin
Opera House
Municipal Affairs Urges Cross‑Partisan City Reform
A Johnson City columnist calls for uniting citizens across parties to reform the city government. He argues party divisions weaken governance, warns against corruption, and urges selection of capable, conscientious leaders irrespective of party, stressing timely action for safe administration.
A Tiny Kitchen Fire Threatens Walnut Street Home
Marah Cromley’s residence on Walnut street narrowly escaped disaster early Monday as a coal drop ignited shavings near the kitchen stove. Mr Cromley left for the foundry, returned to discover smoke and flame but water from a cistern quickly quenched the blaze before significant damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marah Cromley
Walnut Street
Mr. Cromley
Rosé Named Alderman Candidate by Democratic First Ward
For Alderman, it is announced to the Democrats of the First Ward that Geo. A. Rosé is a candidate for Alderman. Mr. Rues has long been connected with Tk Comer and is known to readers as a progressive Democrat, with a predicted walk-over for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrata
Geo. A. Rosé
Rues
Tk Comer
Morristown Named for Republican Convention in March
Roggeraville Junction committees met last Thursday to choose time and place for a congressional convention. Morristown was selected as the site and March chosen for the eventful day. The judicial convention is set for April 5 at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roggeraville Junction
Congress
Morristown
Alvin Joslin to Be Shown at Opera House February 7 1894
Chas. L. Davis will present the play Alvin Joslin at the Opera House February 7 1894. The Vermont farmer Alvin Joslin and his nephew Edwin Milton share a tale of marriage, property, and comic mishaps amid a string of adventures in New York. The Travelers' is promoted as the best for it does the most good and H. W. Lyne, Agent, endorses its services. A coal and wood source is listed with L. Cartright & Co., successors to F. M. George & Co., and M. Jackson is noted as the best place to buy goods in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Davis
Opera
Alvin Joslin
Vermont
Edwin Milton
New York
Milton
Joslin
Alvin
Rogersville
J. ©. Stamp
Methodia
Courier
Lyle Triumphs in Johnson City Post Office Fight
The Johnson City post office battle ends with Lyle victorious as senate committee reports in favor of his confirmation. He faces bond and possession steps, while opponents blame irregular efforts. The town of 3,000 will see a salary dispute resolved and local readers warned of further sensational issues.
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Johnson City
Oy H
Lyle
Senate
Reat
Courier
Train Schedule Change at E T and W N C
Beginning February 12 the E T and W N C railway will alter its timetable to benefit Johnson City and residents along the line. Trains will depart Cranberry at 7 00 p m reach Johnson City at 10 00 a m, then depart Johnson City at 4 00 p m return to Cranberry arriving 7 10 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Cranbery
End of Fight Over Johnson City Post Office Confirmed
A Washington special to the Nashville American says the Johnson City post office contest ends as the senate confirms Cy. Lyle after six weeks of debate. J. B. Cox led the opposition and Robert Burrow defended Lyle, who faced serious charges but refuted them. Lyle is editor of the Johnson City Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson City
Senate
Cy. Lyle Tuesaday
J. B. Cox
Lyle
Robert Burrow
Lyle confirmed as Johnson City postmaster amid charges
Washington reports indicate Lyle of Tur Corner has been confirmed as Johnson City postmaster. Envious rivals allege improprieties to block confirmation, but Lyle vows to prove his case in court. Bristol News and Knoxville Journal note he will fight the charges and inventory assets to cover costs if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lyle
Johnson City
Knozville
Cy, Lyle
Tur Corner
Bristol News
Knoxville Journal
Bee Hive offers cheap bolts and shoes. McNeil sells coal and wood
Bee Hive lures shoppers with lower prices on bolts and shoes than elsewhere. McNeil promotes the best coal and wood at very low papas prices, claiming value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeil Sella
Papas
M Jackson's Offers Best Goods at City Prices
Local ad notes better goods at lower prices at M Jackson's compared with rivals in town. Bee Hive Store invites customers to call McNeil for coal or wood. Lyle remains at the post office while M Jackson still advertises the lowest price on the beat goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jackson's
McNeil
Exchange Notes and Local Political Buzz Across Towns
Local notes from Cedar Creek to Bristol report Mrs. Wm. G. Broyles visiting relatives in Johnscum City and Hon. W. P. Brownlow leading Republicans in the congressional race. Farmers report near-complete winter plowing, chancellor Judge J. P. Smith poised for reelection. Rogersville suffered two fires, with bucket brigades saving the town. Train work progresses on the Willey Boom to East Tennessee line, 28 freight cars loaded with plant machinery en route. A Greeneville-to-Knoxville Journal contributor criticized for political formatting and misstatements about candidates and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Broyles
Cedar Creek
Johnscum City
Gremneville
W. P. Brownlow
Bristol
Rogersville Review
J.P. Smith
Bristol News
Edith
Willey Boom and Lumber Company
East Tennessee
Bloft City
Greeneville
Knoxly Journal
Congress
Lowery
Carter
Brown
Washington
Jefferson
Union
Johnson
Unicoi
Union County
Tonahawk
Bee Hive Drug Store Notice to Voters Registration Dates
Registration looks open Friday and Saturday in January and March for the corporation of Johnson City. Ward books listed with officials Crumley Byrie Yod Gare building Boon and Market streets McNees Mom ble and Carr Go factory Crowell and Miller and Wilder School building Pence Whiteside registers. Commissioners Raga Osborne Cooren lead the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johneon City
M. Crumley
Jas
Rie
Gare
Boon and
Market Streets
McNees
John Momble
Ward
J. M. Carr Go
J. D. Crowell
Mat Miller
Martha Wilder
O. P. Pence
W. W. Whiteside
W. BR. Raga
CG. E. Osborne
L. W. Cooren
Opposition Grows Desperate in Johnson City Postmaster Fight
The campaign to defeat Cy H. Lyle in the Johnson City postmaster race intensifies as opposition ranks seek any accusation. Lyle maintains support, meeting rivals at every opportunity, with friends hopeful of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy H. Lyle Forr
Johnson City
Lyle
Courier
For Sale Framing Lumber Carload Cheap at Fawoette & Co
A carload of framing lumber offered cheap by Fawoette & Co. Prospective buyers are invited to apply for Tax Comky at the stated price. Subscription note indicates a yearly rate of one dollar.
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Fawoette & Co
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B. M. May
Eaq
Dr. Gorhard
H.C. Hurt
Mr. May
Second Presbyterian Church
Bee Hive
M. Jackson
A and Wood
L. C. Cartright & 0
Chonpest
Municipal Affairs
Commonwealth of
Cartright &Co
F. M. George & Co
H. W. Lyne
Lyne
M Jackin
Writ Hewrer
Lyle Victorious
Comet
Schodlnne
Jonugou City
Ofice
Bee Hive Drug Store
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