Johnson City News From May 1960 Local Development and Politics
In Johnson City Tennessee in May 1960 work starts on Carnegie Land Company additions with street building and improved access. Senator Stewart presses silver purchases while government investigations probe land grabs in Oklahoma. Col. T.E. Mateau resigns as C C and C chief engineer, A No Molesworth to replace him. Johnson City Furniture Company reopens building materials with Grant in charge and Mrs J S Richardson directing the furniture department. A large May Day anniversary and New York style Washington celebrations mark national patriotism with church services and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.E. Mateau
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad
Johnson City
Jolson City
Col. Mation
A. No Molesworth
Grant
Richardson
Montague
Mass
Grading of Streets Begins in Carnegie Addition
The Carnegie Land Company advances development in the Carnegie addition with grading of streets begun by Capt Wing's crew. Ninety-foot wide north south streets and fifty eighty foot east west avenues are planned as 300 lots prepare for sale. Public buildings sites and institutions are planned as Johnson City Brick Company produces bricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Oklahoma
Wilder
Wing
Lota
Johnson City
Carnegie Land Company
School House
U. S. Court House
Market House
The Cutting School a Grand Success in Johnson City
A Johnson City audience cites the National Garment Cutter Co after testing the device. Various testimonials praise easy learning, perfect fits for basques and dresses, and superior cutting for garments for men women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
National Garment Cutter Co
National Garment Cutter
Bennie Hoss
Nona Kinny
Tenwen E. Gruner
Jonal Garment Cutter Co
Martie Caumiry
Unclear property rights and temperance society reports
An OCR fragment combines legal appeals about property deeds and opinions with medical endorsements for Warner's Safe Cure, plus Tennessee medical society activities, a Lookout Mountain heiress, and a women's temperance union appeal. It mentions Lookout Mountain, Nantucket, Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga with various dates and officials.
Contractor and Builder Advertises Worm Remedy and Services
An 19th century notice touts Hart's Worm Cream as a leading safe effective worm expulsion medicine with pleasant taste and high satisfaction. J J Adams promotes brick contracting services claiming 90 years of experience and asks for continued patronage. Thomas A Stockem M C advertises a claimed cure for consumption offering free bottles to readers who supply addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Adams
Vnk Borron
T. A. Stocem
M. C
Pearl Street
New York
Building trade and local notices in Dansville and Jonesboro
Fresh powder stock and candy offerings spark Knoxville and co. growth. Isaac Hampton plans return to Dansville. Will Hyder and Mr Cure reportedly married near Johnson City, work for Gen. Wilder. Carpenters prep Harris store for music and books. Chancery Court in Jonesboro sets May 28 1889 sale of three adjoining lands totaling about 178 acres to satisfy a prior decree. cash at sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Sullivan
Three O's Road
Unicoi County
Johnson City
McDonald Shea & Co
Isaac Hampton
Dansville
N.Y
Warahe
Will Hyder
Praiseral County
Cure
J. T. Wilder
Carpentera
B. Henley
John
Henley
Deor
Jonesboro
Eid County
Samuel Grahan
James E. Deaking
A. B. Bowman
Jonathan
Pierce & Wann
Imaginary Atlantic Coast Rail Line Promises Great Benefit
A proposed railroad would connect the Atlantic coast with the Mississippi, linking Wilmington to New Orleans by rail and water routes. Though speculative, it prompts talk and speculation about future construction, with potential cheap freight and national economic gain for the country and investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlante
Mississippi
Father of Waters
Wilmington
New Orleans
Discounted goods and groceries at low prices offered
A sale catalog lists deep cuts on dress goods Woolen fabrics and dress ginghams at low prices. It advertises Manilla and Mackinaw miles stocks, Zeigler Boots, and a variety of groceries including molasses sorghum and coffee with emphasis on cheap lines and stock closeout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Henrietts
Col
Aliei
Andy
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Johson City
Tenn
Addition Street
Stewar
General Land Office
Sherman
Quay
Carnegie Addition
Geading
Harrson
Civil Service Commission
Wanamaker
United States
Billy Malone
Virginia
George Washington
Union
M. EB
Reva
Christian Robertson
Cowan
WS. Campbell
Campbell
Nations Garment Cutter Co
Motu
Moxare
Exina J. Brrr
Attourneys
Beat
East Tennessee
Supreme Bench
Frederick T. Roberts
University College Hospital
London
England
Bright
Warner
R.A. Gunn
United States Medical Collage
Medical Tribune
Gunn
State Medical Society
Nashville
Taylor
Theatre Vendome
Hoppel
State Board of Medical Examiners
0. Denderick
Knoxville
J. B. Murfree
Murfreesboro
de. D.D. Saunders
Fanny Ellis
Presbyterian Church
Associated Charities
Y. M.C
Cole
W.C. T.U
Ee Contractor
Attention Partners
C. K. Lide & Coe
Lane
Side & Oo
Sea of Fortune
Hoss, Hodge & Co
William Roberte
Warners
Chancery
Washington County
Tennessee
A. B. Bown
W. F. Youse
Hood
Boston
Meir
CL Hood
Lad Owers
Longnen Oy
Tomine
Oaloe
N. G
Memphis
Johnson
Halle
Wiley Mi. Christian
Johnson City, Tenn
Wiley MM
Christian
Johnson Guy
Johnson Ity Wheat Grocery Co
Guilr
Tames Pav Sly
Gay Street
Knoxville, Tenny
East
Jenks Co
Framing Lumber
J.B, Range, Born
Ountain, Tena
J, Crumley
Lumber & Stares
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