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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1890
Page
3
Local items note construction of Carnegie Hotel brickwork, upcoming passenger depot at Main and the Three O's Road, and a new bank lease on Spring and Main streets. Proctor Land Company hires engineer W F Duffy to plat land. W R Yocum plans California relocation for health. city to gain expanded electric capacity with a Houston Light Company upgrade and new dynamo.
Kentucky capitalists led by B F Conway of Lebanon plan a $40,000 hotel on the Main and Division corner in Johnson City. The brick and stone 60-bedroom building will feature water gas electricity and steam heat, with construction to start in about two weeks after contracts are let. Local investors have been acquiring Main Street property over two months, trusting the Queen City’s growth.
Advertises Johnson City Steam Laundry with cheap prompt work. Promotes frame building occupancy on Spring Street with reduced prices. Mentions various retailers Campbell Pouder Summers Caryns and Co and others offering furniture, clothing, carpets, and installment plans. Also touts Leonard Cleanable Dry Air Refrigerators for sale at Johnson City Crewers and Stove Co.
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