Atlantic and Danville plan to build west past Haleton Mountain
A long lettered discussion reports that the Atlantic and Danville road aims to run a valley route west of Haleton Mountain, reaching Johnson City via the Watauga Valley. It claims Bristol and Elizabethton would lose out as Three C's and A and D lines connect, with surveys and rivalries shaping the expected route and openings.
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Atlantic & Danville
Haleton Mountain
Johnson City
Danville
Bristol
Abingdon
Mendela
Clitehport
Watauga Valley
Atlantic
Damascus Road
Bristol News
Kyle
Veing
A. N. Molesworth
Odell
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Horse Shoe Bend
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Orden
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Gen. Wilder
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Mountaineer
Cranberry
Three O's
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Wateak Valley Railroad
Watauga
Rolling Mill Venture Planned in Johnson City
The Comey announces a new rolling mill plant to cost 250000 with 500 skilled jobs inside 60 days. Carnegie Tron Company has subscribed, local capitalists expected to invest 50000 stock, and Harry Hargraves manages finances with Alabama investors aiding the project. Johnson City awaits final arrangements next week as funds are subscribed.
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Comey
Carnegie Tron Company
Johnson City
Harry Hargraves
Carnegie Iron Company
Alabama
Hargraves
Comer
Hardware and commerce notes at Mountaineer sale
Fragmented ad and notice text from The Mountaineer recounts hardware promotions by C. K. Side & Co and a push for local industry in Johnson City and Elizabethton. It mentions a pending annual meeting of the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company in Johnson City, with a March date and director election.
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C.K. Lide & Co
East Texx
Wharens
North Canons Railroap Company
Wasitisetox Co
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company
Johnson City
Washington County
Tennessee
Real estate sale list with numerous city lots and houses
An advertisement lists 115 lots in Jobo's Addition priced 175 to 800 each, 200 lots in Love's Addition 200 to 500 each, 50 Lotain East Park Addition 160 to 800, 20 Lotein Jonesboro 150 to 300, 20 Myrtle Avenue 800 to 400, 14 Lota on Watauga 350, plus many others across the city at various prices. Also offers two Main Street business houses, rents 12 to 15 percent, several residences, and calls for 100 houses to rent. Acreage, 28 acres near city at 350 per acre, Carnegie Addition lots, and invitations to buy, sell, or obtain city information. Correspondents urged to write for details. letters answered promptly.
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Jobo
Carnegie Addition
Carbemal Land Co
Johnson City
Poplar Street
Main’ Street
East Carnegie
Science Hill
Carnegie
Wilder Addition
First
Second Avenues
Watauga Avenue
Watatga Avenue
Real Estate boom sparks rushed buy now plea
Real Estate markets rise steadily and buyers are urged to act quickly before prices soar. A local ad promises special bargains for those seeking to make money and invites sellers to place their properties with the firm. Contact details are not fully clear but the note emphasizes low prices.
Bristol Real Estate Efforts and Rail Road Controversy
Bristol figures in a contested rail line debate as Bristol merchants push advertising while Johnson City vies for a link via the Atlantic and Danville. Col W P Dongan and engineer Odell are called to account for alleged rascality and stake-pulling by regional interests. Local lodge Post 26 plans a February 8 meeting at First National Bank with Commander JM Erwin and Walter Ragedale reporting a Cloudland Hotel lease for 1890.
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Atlantic & Danville
Bristol
Johnson City
W. P. Dongan
Odell
BE & N
Watnnga Valley Engineers
Col. Haynes
Engineer Corps
Watauga Valley Engineers
Walter Ragedale
Chattanooga
Gen. J. T. Wilder
Cloudland Hotel
Roan Mountain
Ragsdale
Bargain storefront pledges cash sale ad in Johnson City
An exuberant 19th century storefront notice at No 8 Market Street trumpets price cuts to meet the cash demand. It promises closed stock on clothing hats shoes and groceries while soliciting trade in rags feathers chickens corn and more with a call to come see the proprietor and pay cash.
Gump Receives Fresh Supply of All Grades Clothing
M. I. Gump announces a new shipment of clothing in all grades. The notice highlights the ready stock and variety now available for customers seeking diverse apparel options.
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Rolling Mills
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C. K. Side & Co
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Charlie Toncray
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Knoxville Journal
Fen Keon Joly
Joe
Hades
Gress
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Ziegler Brothers
Market Street
WILEY
W. J. Graham & CO
Johnson City, Tennessee
W.C. Smith
Piedmont House
Johnson City Tin and Stove Co
M. I. Gump
Beaver & Kloffmeister
Enoxvilogg
Negie
Jesse Beam
Jobnson
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