Johnson City Rapid Growth Pushes It To Seventh in State
A 1880 census snapshot shows Johnson City leaping from a village to a thriving town. Population rose from 685 in 1870 to 4,169, a 607 percent gain since 1880, with projections of about 80,000 by 1900 if trends hold. The Davy Crockett Society planned a Strong’s Bearring celebration on August 15 at Limestone, birthplace of the Alamo figure. In Kentucky, Nashville gubernatorial ballots ended with Buchanan 725, Patterson 854, Baxter 335, Taylor 197, as a party convention adjourned amid a revolutionary change to county instructions.
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Johnson City
Jolnaon
United States
East
Tennessee
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Cenars
Jolnson City
Davy Crockett Historical Society
Limestone
Bering
Alamo
Kyoxvinia
Nashville
Buchanan
Patterson
Baxter
Taylor
Dale Gates
DaepaRtenst TopAgnion iTune
Naeitvinrn
Tess
Tle
Wees
Bardan
West Tennessee
Middle Teenessee
East Tennesse
Aleost
Tonnpasco
Simeron
B. M. Hoxp
Johnson City Building Boom Amid Growth in Tennessee
Johnson City reports a rapid construction surge with 18 new business houses and 175 dwellings under way. The article notes foundations rising for Gen Wilder’s block and Carnegie additions, a booming hotel project, and the formation of a $15,000 school building funded by local subscriptions and Carnegie gifts. Local boosters describe the town as a rising Southern manufacturing hub aided by rail and industry, with plans for a new depot and private buildings shaping a prosperous future.
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Coutse
Mouke
Gon
Wilder
Second Avenue
North Main Street
Ralph Boyd
J. J. Adame
Cargnese
Singiver & Chandler
Utock
Secondvenue
Centre Street
Gen. Wilders
Kentucky
Carnegie Land Company
Union
Asl
John
Acme
Johnson City
Tux Comer
Carnegie Addition
J.T. Wilder
Cnet
F. A. Stratton
C.K
Boyd
H. Lyle
Wade Sy LO JW
Wilson
Geo. R. Brown
OU Singiser & Chandler
W. G. Mathes
Ji P.cromley
W.wilton
W. B. Whiteside
Jn Welling
Mewneasoo
W. D. Peters
Knoxvillé Journal
Johnsey City
Sanday
Dolingen
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Knoxville
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Charleston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Ben
Beavers& Fieffmeisten, Argeitects
THNW
Educational offer promises sound schooling at Tusculum Town
An ad-like notice touts scientific and classical courses, healthful locality, pure fir and water, moderate expenses, and a moral community. It lists Rev Jehn Moone and D D as presiding figures, with addressed contact in Tusculum Town and mentions broad trails, new furniture, and home comforts alongside strong science and art programs.
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Andreas Rev. Jehn Moone
D. D
Tusculum
Hey
DH. Hoarau
Mike Gi
Mave
Mani
Houth
Virgin of East Funsivaive
Weite
Itev
D. Fh
Earn
Demorest Sewing Machine Co Denies Rumors of Factory Closure
A June letter from Demorest Machine Fashions declares their Williamsport factory remains large and active. The company asserts all machines are produced in house, challenges false reports from New York agents, and offers a reward for proof of libel. Secretary J. M. Schofield dictating.
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New York
Winey M. Caristian
Johnson City
Tenn
Williamsport
Singer Company
Toto
New York Co
United States
J. M. Schofield
Unclear machine sale and Western travel reminiscence
The fragment mentions machines advertised for cash with factory pricing and direct shipping to purchasers, plus a Johnson City note about produce supply and demand. It also references Red Oil at W M Christian's and a person named Pickles in Philadelphia contemplating travel west, with vague travel details and an unclear conclusion.
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Johoson City
Johnson City
W.M. Christian’s
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Cleveland, Tenn
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Sullins Female College
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WM. Canistian
Johnson City Land and Improvement CO
West Main and
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Tw. M. Christians
Salarie
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Lamont Streets
T. W. Barner, & Co, Panken & Fiexus, Bannusr & Co
McFantax, & Co
Fisunn's Acuxcy, Real Estate Agents
Hoss, Hodge & Co
W. M. Christian's
America
Philadel
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Washington
Wen
Biome
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India
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Evans Block
West Main Street
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Ghaice
Mountain View Land Company
Ely
City
Wilson & Dean
Lele
Watauga
Una
Eeshon Aven
Campbell
Citizens Bank
W. C. Smith
Piedmont House
Johnson City, Tenn
J M. Carr & Sons
W. J. Graham
Johnson City, Tennessee
Gump Bros
Clothiers
Wig
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Sam
Hurlbut
Cox
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