Halloween Pranks and City Society Curtain Call
Halloween antics in Johnson City weave pranks at a M G R club dance, Buck Gump leads a lights-out hoax, Horace Miller backs away, and local belles plot a comeback. Town tale recalls Halloween traditions, dances, and social mischief among Will Johnson, Horace Miller, Lou Gump, and neighbors.
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Johnson City
Earth
M. G. R. Club
Will Johnson
Horace Miller
Buildeas
O. H. Lyle
Sam Millard
Martin
Lou Gump
Frank Miller
Will
Allan Harris
Andy Spencer
Bob Martin
Gump's
Martin Gump
Buck
Horace
Buck Gump
Johnson City Salesladios
Watauga Avenue
Roan Street
Charlie Biddle
Frank St. John
Mattie Henderson
Alice, Carry, Riva
Lizzie Carr
Sanna Biddle
Belle Miller
We Want New Customers For Our Store
We keep stock fresh and clean with new goods arriving daily and low prices that move items quickly. Our specialty covers everyday used goods and novelties for Sundays and company dinners. Our trade grows daily but we seek to attract many friends who have not traded with us.
Hart and Houston urge bold stock expansion amid cautious shoppers
Business leaders across the country warn of a dull fall but hedge buyers should push growth. Dealers claim to broaden inventories to reach more customers, betting that even if some items lag, a wider variety will drive sales. They insist preparedness and larger stock are essential.
Dress Goods Stock At Its Best With Correct Styles
Our dress goods stock and service are at their best today as we watch, study, and plan to show you no wrong styles. The biggest selling item today is on we show the correct styles in heavy wears such as rebellion vehicle cheviots venetians etc.
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Wade
Millinery Show Promotes Latest Hats and Neckwear
The department showcases the latest hat styles and colorings with new arrivals weekly. Ready-to-wear hats remain popular. Ladies neckwear offers diverse fall and winter styles, including chiffon boas and Liberty silk boas in especially good taste.
Jackets and Capes Offer Early Winter Stock Choices
Local store promotes early season purchase of jackets and capes with double stock from last year. Prices range from 2.25 to 15.00 for jackets and 0.98 to 4.25 for capes, with assurance of right styles and guaranteed satisfaction.
Jackets priced at four fifty in warm weather
Local retailer promotes jackets at $4.50, noting good quality Castor Kersey fabric, full lining and stylish make. Second shipment arrives. price compares to $6.00 value. Weather warmth drives sales.
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Justin
Castor Kersey
Festive Crowds, Quick Cure Ad, and Wedding Vows
A lively scene with partygoers Buck Gump Andy Spencer Sam Millard Will Johnson and others dressed for an occasion. An ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine for colds and notes E W Grove’s signature. A wedding at the Baptist church unites Wade A McNees and Minnie Sizemore with hopeful vows for the future.
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E. W. Grove
Bristol area notices and events announce new stable opening and lecture
The eastern Tennessee community reports Stable Opening and contest at the new Buckeye stable corner Buffalo and Cherry streets with a ladies riding contest and prizes. Also announced is the Bristol Telephone Company switch board upgrade with 150 drops and Gov. Bob Taylor delivering a new lecture Honumont at the Opera House November 12 with seats at H Miller's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snapp & Co
Buffalo and
Cherry Streets
East
Tennessee
Hiner
Buowan, Horst & Co
Bristol Telephone Company
Johnson City
Bob Taylor
Honumont
Opera House
Bob
Bob Tay-loresque
H. ©. Miller
Old-time Johnson City notes from October 1900
Reports cover a Birmingham racing trip by Dr. L McCollum and Col W A Dickinson with horses Harry Ben Toran Farewell. A birthday dinner for Uncle Sammy Millard in Bristol. Judge G H Lyle officiates a marriage of G B H Treadway and Linnie Y Hann. Voter registration details for Johnson City election set for Nov 28 1900 with local registrars listed.
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Dr. L. McCollum
Col. W. A. Dickinson
Soraes
Birmingham
Ala
Harry
Ben
Col. Dickinson
Toran
Joe Ketton
Johnson City
Sammy Millard
Bristol
H. Millard
Tre Comer
Sammy
G. H. Lyle
G. BH
Prices and Goods Listing From 1950 Ad
A miscellaneous price list shows items such as nails, hammers, and tacks, along with grocery items like Cordova Coffee and Mammoth olives. It notes shoe types and a general price range for a “non’s honest solid” item at 1.25 dollars, reflecting a late 1940s to 1950 era storefront catalog.
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Mammoth
Boras
Bee-Hive Special Low Prices on Shoes and More
Local Bee-Hive advertises special low prices on men and boys shoes with comparison as a selling point. The page touts women's and misses footwear, hats, dresses, shirts, underwear, and a wide range of goods including domestic fabrics, towels, hosiery, trunks, and furniture with bold bargain language and emphasis on value.
Election Notice for Washington County Tennessee Voting Districts
Public election notice outlining Tuesday voting across Washington County districts to choose electors governor railroad commissioners congressman state senator and representatives. Names of officers judges clerks for districts 2 through 11 listed. locations and procedures per law.
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Tennessee
Washington County
United States
Cieneral Assembly
D W Leach
Jnne Walters
J M Curtis
Harry Parrott
Dr EA Long
Henry Welbourne
W Brotnaon
P Q Miller
D J Hickman
Dave Weaver
J A Vines
Jas Houter
T V McCown
Dudley Jobe
W 8 Miller
VY Green
Searle Gillespie
Algrhea
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Jas. A. Martin
Unicoi County
Sea
Jas. A. Manis
Monty
Galliher & Co
Chase & Sanborn
Jackson's
Kingan
J. 8. Galliher &Co
Balston
St" Jackson
Tuckson's
Barton & Parrott
Mrs
C. H. Wolf
Versailles
Ind
Barton & Parrott’s
H. P. ‘Taylor
Pao
Ince Iting
P. H. Wolford
Barton & Parrott's
A. A
Jackson, Tenn
Judge H, GO. Hart
Knoxville
M. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Tama
Town
Watauga Ay T|onne
I. T. McNexs
Ben, Buoxen, House & Co
J. M, Brown
Unicoi
J. A. Gump
D. Gump
Thor. Saylor
Cherokes
Pearl Maloney
Greeneville
John K. Snapp
Minsos Maxie
Hattie Cox
Martha Washington
Cemetery Association
W. J. Harrison
H. J. Williams
Washington, D. C
A. H. Bullock
J. N. Bookner
J. B. C. Lewis
Watauga Tent of the Maccabees
Tenn
J. A. Stackhouse
Memphis
1St Presbyterian Church
Broxun, Hans & Co
Grove
Browen, Monne & Co
Peeples Cash Grocery Store
Swan Bros
Friends
Groveries
H.W. Lyle
B. White
Wilson
SILVA
Ss. B. White
Ww. Co
Hart and Houston
Baptist Church
Wade A. McNees
Minnie Sizemore
J. C. Davidson
Ubon
Gov
Byrd & Co
L. W. Wood
J. M. Byrd
Court House
M. H. Gammon
J. W. Crom- Tay
Collatt's
John la
Robt
Baily Domsora
Martha
Trav A. Cox
G. C. Hate
H. Worrono
Cordova Coffee
Ibe
Santa Claus
J. 8. Barlow
Grant University
Athens
King Street
Wall Street
Well Ax Gui
George Skaller & CO
Sorsowad Stet
New York
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