Call for Democratic Committee Meeting in Nashville
The call issued by Hon. Thow M. McConnell, Chairman of the Democratic State Executive Committee, summons the Democratic Committee to meet in Nashville on Monday August 11 at 10 o’clock. R. R. Butler made a caustic Newport speech centering on A. A. Taylor. The Republicans plan to sacrifice Louis T. Baxter on the gubernatorial altar and A. J. A. T. Bacon remains in the race despite a damaged admission. The National Committee endorses A. A. Taylor as the GOP nominee for the First District, while Butler urges a November decision by the people. The Atlantic and Danville railroad president Ewing expresses confidence in building the road, despite delays. The Tennessee Press Association held its annual meeting at Bristol. officers were elected. A local report denying support from J. S. Henley and N. Hessey is released, affirming continued Democratic support for Willett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
M. McConnell
Democratic State Executive Committee
Nashville
R. RB. Butler
Newport
A. A. Taylor
National Congressional Committee
A. A. .Taylor
Republican Party
A. BR. Butler
Tennessee Press Association
Bristol
G. C. Mathews
Memphis
Schools or No Schools Which
A reader argues for prompt action on school bonds and street bonds, urging city commissions of thirty and a three member public works board to oversee the funds. The writer cites Chattanooga as a precedent and calls for trusted, public-spirited appointees to ensure prudent use of taxpayer money. The piece accompanies local business notes and travel anecdotes about Knoxville, Bristol, and Johnson City developments.
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Poole
Johnton City
Chattanooga
J.B. Witton
Electric street railway gain in Johnson City at last
A. M. Young of Waterbury Conn won the franchise for an electric street railway, to begin in thirty days and cover two miles in a year. A power house is under construction and contracts for poles and lines will be let soon. The line aims to make Johnson City the fifth electrified town in the state. The notice follows other local items including baseball plans, building to market street, and civic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustlin
Penland, Hurst & Co
Daniel Briscoe & Co
Knoxville
Turet
East Tennessee
Bristol
Roanoke
A. M. Young
Waterbury
Conn
Young i
Young
Har
Johnson City
Greeneville
Hase
Fulton Street
Lal
Mias
Nora Englesing
St. Louis
H. J. Englosing
Salt River Excursion to Warrior's Landing on Aug 8
Public notice for a Salt River Excursion to Warrior's Landing aboard the Sea Lion Cage. Friday August 8, 1800, travelers meet at Howe's 7 Tunation to board the side wheeler, with a full crew listed including pilot Daniel T. Henseley and surgeon Dr Tas Kirkpatrick. Tickets available at the City Barber Shop. Also mentions changes in retail leadership and a memorial obituary for Mrs. Myra Chase Lyle.
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Salt River
Howe
Warrior's Landing
Mayoh
Petty
Teern
Daniel T. Henseley
Daniel T. Henseley, Pilot; Dr. Tas
Kirkpatrick
Billy Head
John Depew
Third District
Wm. B. Bowman
Messenger Boys
Ray Hartin
Tobe Hickey
Mel McGhee
John PD
Keen
Crampton Smith
George Naif
Jasper People’s
Little Billy McCall
Keg
Irown
Poop
Noah Utsler
Boatewain
Tom Pritchett
Charles Russell
Arma
Little Shell Shipley
John Spurgeon
Sea Lion Cage
Anglinn
Pendleton & Oliver
Tonesboro
Corporal Bann
Watauga Land Company versus Stratton Chancery Decree Bid Reopening
In Washington County Tennessee the Chancery Court at Jonesboro ordered reopening bids for Watagua Land Company's Addition lots 108 to 115 and 120 to 181, Johnson City, until noon August 8 1890. Credit terms six and twelve months with lien retained. notes with security required. equity of redemption preserved. July 21 1890. A B Bowser, Clerk and Master. W F Young, Deputy Clerk.
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Watauga Land Company
F. A. Stratton
Chancery Court
Jonesboro
Washington County
Tennessee
Watwuga Land Company
Johnson City
Atake
Roantreet and
Holaton Avenue
Bali
A. B. Bowsax
W, F
Youxs
Advertisement for No 4 Machine at Johnson City price
A No 4 Machine is offered at 19.0 shipped from the factory or 21 in Johnson City. The seller emphasizes cash sales, direct shipping, no agents’ salaries, and a five year warranty. The note mentions demand for vegetables and produce in town and references trips to New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Dean Si
Williamsport
Singer Company
Toto
New York Co
New York
Johnson — City
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Rutherford
Benjamin J. Lea
Haywood
George W. Willety
Traster D. W. F. Peoples
M. B. Campbell
Joseph A. Conley
William Odk
Louis T. Baxter
J. A. T. Bacon
Ee the Courier
Gen. Ewing
Atlantic and Danville Railroad
Epiron
J. 8. Henley
Myde S
Hawkins
Willett
Freep N. Hessey
Dove's Mins
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad
Danville
Tennestra
Norfolk
Bristol News
Atlantic and
Blue Ridge Mountains
Brice
Wilkeshore
N.C
Yadkin
Blue Ridge
Cook’s Gap
Watauga
Portamouth
R. Smart Wortley
Ocean House
Wortley
The
Danville Sustem
Charles E. Coon
Knoxvillians
Mrs. Hewit
Missee Rowena Deering
Gussie
Qora Kennedy
Ole Phillips
Jensie McIntyre
Bouma Boudirant
Frank Blair
A. G. Hope
Hon Simcox
A. J. Mill
Charles Neal
Mr. Connor
Ling River
Grandfather Mountain
Anguat
Kenefick
Harris, Weaver &Co
Johson City
Cy. H. Lyle
Seventh Avenue
Electric Light Company
King Street
Henry Street
D. J. Wheeler
J. N. Harrison Anakaaventia
Columa
Gar Farey
Hosa, Hodge & Co
Main Atreat Lal
J. J. How & Co
J. W. Hunter
Goo. P. Crouch
Ja. A. Cargille
Joe H. Pierce
Holston
Morristown
Cumberland Gay
Wm. Cunningham
Watauga River
Ark
C. E. Crawford
Christian
J. Adams
Boone Street
Iljor
Chief Burleson
Robert Remine
W. HL Ray
Henry
Bob
Aelf
East Tennesse
Cross & Blackwell
W. J. Guanam & Co
McNeil & Wolfe
Tam
C. J. Lyle
Babe Falla
Myra Chase Lyle
J. ©. Cowan
Si Tititora Levis
Barber & Mould
Gay Street
Knoxville, Tenn
A. & McNeil
2, & Wolfe
McNan
Worm
Jouseox Crry
Santa
Watertown
Mass
Hood
Greeneville and
Tusculum College
Jen’ Moore
D.D
Tusculum, Tenn
Brisand Sullins PF
Tol, Verg Tennessee
Virginia
Kant Tennesse
Vatalueue
Ee Fey
Merson
Tent
Demorest
W. M. Crmisran
Winey M
United States
Desonrest Fashion & W. M. Co
J. M. Schofield
W. M. Christian
Johnson City Land and Improvement CO
West Main and
Fulton Streets
Hamilton and
Lamont Streets
T. W. Bangerr, & Co, Pankun & Pickin, Banxasr & Co
McFannann & Co
Fisunr’s Acaney, Real Estate Agents
Pohnson City Land and Improvement CO
W.M. Christian
America
Boston
Philadel
Phia
Washington
Hado
Columbus
Hamerica
Christian’s
Market St
India
W. M. Chelae
Tian
Sud
Hoss, Hodge
Col
Wewrest
Leon
Hoss, Hodge & CO
Calvin
Waggoner + & + Co
Evans
West Main Street
W.C. Smith
Piedmont House
Johnson City, Tenn
J M. Carr & Sons
W. J. Graham & CO
Johnson City, Tennessee
Gump Bros
Clothiers
OPERA
Tohneon City
Hurlbut
J. B. Cox
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