Virginia and Southwestern rail push into Wise and Dickinson coal fields
The Virginia & Southwestern Railway and allied companies push to survey lines from Clinchport toward Sand Ridge and Toms Creek as rivals seek the best route into Wise and Dickinson counties coal regions. Intercepting extensions near Apalachia and Kelleyview, plus potential ties to Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake & Ohio lines, drive a race for coal traffic via Clinch river routes and a hoped Bris tol connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Dickinson
Virginia
Virginia & Southwestern Railway
Virginia, Tron, Coal and Coke Company
Henry K McHarg
New York
Clinchport
Virginia &Southwestern Railway
Clinch River
Sand Ridge
Coeburn Va
Toma Creek
South & Western Railway
George L. Carter
Bristol
Clinchfield Corporation
Toms Creek
South & Western
Johnsonity
Tenn
Bouth & Western
Crane's Nest
Interstate Railroad
Virginia & Southwestern
Louisville & Nashville
Apalachia
Kelleyview
Blackwood
Roaring Fork
Virginia Coal and Iron Company
Stenega
Jott
J. 8. Wentz
Philadelphia
Norfolk At Western Railroad
Southern Railway Company
Marion
N. Y
Johnson City
Southern
Tidewater
Norfolk & Western
Interstate
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Elkhorn City
Russell Fork
Cumberland Mountains
Dickanson County
Pound River
Crane
Virginia Coal
Detroit Southern
Trenton
Ohio
Great Lakes
Onosapeake- Ohio Railway
The
Eye
Dickenson Countien
Fashion notes and political chatter blend in 1905 issue
A condensed New York report covers legislative moves in Tennessee and the Senate, a judge's formal reply, and upcoming deadlines. It then shifts to spring millinery trends with ostrich quill trims, color forecasts, and straw hats in varied shapes. Short notices promote health ads, fashion literature, and a 1905 Resinol calendar for mothers.
Through Lines to Coal Lands Spur Virginia Railroad Plans
Discussion of rail extensions in southwest Virginia to connect coal fields with lakes via Columbus. Possible links from Norfolk & Western into Dickenson and Wise counties and coal spurs near Pennington Gila, plus connections to Atlantic Coast Line. Notes rugged topography and imminent railroad development. Also brief item on Ringworm remedy anecdote and Santo Domingo dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toms Creek
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lake Erie
Louisville & Nashville
Pennington Gila
Les County
Orano
North Carolina
Atlantic Coast Line
Comeco
Frost Virginia
Virginia
Dickenson
Wise County
Columbus
Buchanan
Dickennon
Muddled 19th Century Snippet From New York News
Fragmentary clipping mentions Gray's Sweet powders used for children at a home in New York and a March of threats near the Brooklyn Bridge. It references a New York scene with doctors, druggists, a banker, and a restless mob context amid scattered names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Mother Gireesh
York
Hirai
Abell Druggists
Minton Allen
LeRoy
J.pléepont Morgan
New York
Banery
Brooklyn Bridge
Railroads push toward Wise and Lee counties for coal boom
Southwest Virginia rail plans surface as Baltimore reports many systems seek to reach coal fields in Wise Dickenson and Buchanan counties. L N and N W lines extend to Norton with coal development likely, while L N expands spur tracks to Lee county. Rumors of Southern to Marion and other schemes hint at broader network completion as local manufacturers await Jellico Knoxville link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Baltimore
Wise
Dickenson
Buchanan
Norton
Louisville & Nashville
Pennington Gap
Lee County
Hollins & Zimmerman
Journal
Mister Brown Helps No Cotton Spool Note at Store
A fragmented dialogue shows Mister Brown assisting an older Black customer at a Prone-Roads store. The exchange centers on whether a spool of cotton thread is in stock as the customer and Aunt Sally discuss availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mister Brown
Sally
Mr. Brown
Lippincott's
Mardi Gras and Presidential Inauguration Rates Announced by Southern
The Southern Railway issues fare deals for presidential inauguration travel to Washington and Mardi Gras trips to New Orleans, Mobile, and Pensacola. Round trips at one fare plus twenty five cents, tickets available March 2 through 8 with extensions to March 18 or 25. Military companies and brass bands of twenty or more in uniform may receive party rates. Stopovers allowed within transit limits. agents in Chattanooga and Knoxville provide tickets and complete information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. A
Bellecater
Chnattanooga
Tenn
J. L. Meek
DB. A
Euosville
New Orleans
Moble
Pensacola
Southern Hailway
Gall
Southern Railway
G. A, Benacoter
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Trusteessale Foreclosure in Johnson City Tennessee
Trust deed foreclosure notice for property in Carnegie Land and Improvement Company addition Johnson City Washington County Tennessee block five lots thirty one and thirty two. Sale to be held in front of Jobe's personse Monnay March 1005 with cash in hand. Trustee T. D. Bool 5 eo 63 Re Sechalioed, January 1 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
Carnegie Ae
Bool
Jobe
Personse
Johnson City
Tennessee
Monnay
Maseh
Joel Horn
Carnegie Land and Improvement Company
Washington County
Singiser
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Ayers
Ayer
Mr du
Guthris Centre
Thad
Hart-Burrow
J. Kirkpatrick
C. Williams
J. Mf
Bowman Kirkpatrick
Willams & Bowman
Attorneys-At-Law
Chancery
HB. Miller Attonuner
Jonson City
Reaves Laroy Reaves
Reaves & Reaves
OS. Miller, Jr
J Miller
Miller
Physicians and Surgeons
Opera
Boraraytota Atoap m
Strat i
King Street
Watlage Avene
Roan Street
City
Oura
Russell & Hamsch
Main
Buffalo Streets
Chas. Longley
Piedmont Hotel
Fall Ling
W. O. Phillips
Southern Ry
J. A. Ankrom
Masange
Thebee House
W. G. Lee
Ohnson City, Tennessee
Buffalo Street and Narrow Gauge Railway
IRE Insurance
Savas
Aneemen
Dulaney Bros
Barton-Huchols Hardware Company
Oliver
Studebaeer
O. K
Barton-Nichols
Senae
Tennessee House of Representatives
Senate
Charions Wayne
Hall
Cheney & Cy
Tolede Ry
Peacheney & Co
el Montaly
Drugginte
March
Gartrude Norton
Harriet Daryl Coz
Addis Baas
Mary Kilsyth
Resinol
Babioo
Resinol Chemical Company
Baltimers
Resinol Soap
BH. T. Lucas
Wingo
Ballard
Aarp Core
Hiller
Santo Domingo
United States
John A. Young
Af Clay
N. X
H. ©. Miller
Sanahin
DeWitt
Seine
H. M. Middleton
Thebes
Witt
H. C. Miller
Knickerbockers
Hoboken
N.J
New York Clipper
National Association
American Association
Players’ League
Douglas Allison
Cincinnati Reds
F. W. Thayer
Harvard
Chicago
St. Tonia
Ed Crane
Larry Twitchell
Fargo Iva
Devil's Lake
L. Thompson
Detroit
Marty Hogan
Indianapolis
Providence
Ben Johnson
Elmira
Mies
Bertha Burgett
Boston
Manchester
N. H
Tacoma
Waah
Seattle
Ted Sullivan
Waco
Corsi[enna
Bateman
Wolfe Threg
Walsh
Welter
Frederic Reddale
Lippincott
Sheriook Holmes
TRAMA
AAW Caah
Bans
Aye Mk Baxkixe and
Tavs Co
Trugtea
Iar
East Market Street
R. K. Williams & CO
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