Railroads push into Southeast Kentucky and beyond
The Manufacturera Record notes Huntington's plan to extend the Whatsata Road from Richardson Kentucky toward Pocahontas linking with Norfolk and Western. A 135 mile survey is complete and a line locates through the Breaks of the Sandy to Ontas offering a Louisville to Norfolk route via Chattar and Catlettsburg. Numerous new rail points like Middlesborough Ashe ville Johnson City Morristown and Big Stone Gap rise as traffic centers, signaling a vast undeveloped mineral timber and agricultural potential in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whattasai Road
P. Huntingon
Kentucky
Richardson
Norfolk & Western
Pocahontas
Huntington
Middlesborough
Asheville
Johnson City
Morristown
Big Stone Gap
A. Button
Johnson Orvy
Tenn
Elkhorn City
Pike County
Three G's
Bikhorn City
Hikhorn River
Rawwall Park
Big Sandy
Gumberland Mountain
Gov. C. Barnes
Wilder
Gon. Wilder
Throg O's
Oarletteburg
Catlettsburg
Catlettaburg
Elkhorn
Engineer Corps
Hull
Clintwood
Dickenson County
Pikeville
Southerland Mountains
Mteay Amd
Silatt
Woinipaet Bane Uributeries
Meine
Cetnesenest
Tire Gris
Russell
Piund
McClare
Tramels Creek
Lickcreek
Clinch River
Tramela Ork
Hickcreek
Clinch Rift
Lennko Castlesburg
Lickersek
Clineh River
Way Mills
Castle Wools Abbiy Point
Throw O
Minn Vie
St. Paol
Minnissolls
South- West Virginia
Three O's
Jobin City
Subelet
Inneir
Wad Ga
Minneapolis
Rutherfordton
N. Y
Charleston
McDonald, Shea & Co
Cadettaburg
Catlettsburg to Elkhorn City rail line signals vast trade rise
A Kentucky to Tennessee railroad report details the Three O's line approaching Catlettsburg and Elkhorn City. It describes lumber mills, water power, and a vast manufacturing future with several contractor crews at work. The piece notes potential city growth at Minnisolls, Norris, and Johnson City, plus plans to connect Charleston, Cincinnati, and Chicago.
Bargain Store ad and brief legal notes from Hart, Armburst
Hart Armburst Co Bargain Store on Main Street markets dry goods notions gents furnishings boots shoes with heavy ticking plaid linseys shawls corsets trimmings and emblems. Major Scott visits to stock Symphyx cough remedy. Barnard case: Supreme Court affirms lower court. five Barnard boys face death penalty for the murder of Henry Sutton in Hancock County. possible clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Building
Main Street
Townemans
Major Scott
Tall
Jeisy Valley
Major
Supreme Court
Barnard
Henry Sutton
Hancock “County
Big John” Barnard
Anderson
Elisha
John Barnard
Clint Barnard
America
Ladies Vest Sale Ad from White Balbriggan to Jerseys
An advertisement lists women’s undergarments including white balbriggan vests at 30 cents, white merino vests at 40 cents, ribbed jersey vests at 50 cents, all wool vests at 85 cents, and ladies jerseys at 65 cents to 85 cents, highlighting value compared with higher prices.
Mens Under Shirts and Garments Bargain Line
In the Gents Department a sale offers extra heavy white Merino under shirts at 45 cents with matching drawers at the same price. Mens heavy grey Merino under shirts 50 cents. White all wool shirts from 65 to 90 cents. All wool scarlet shirts 60 to 85 cents and 1.00. Flannel overshirts 6.50 and up.
Castoria Slogan Memoriam in Historic Ad Rhyme
An OCR fragment presents a nostalgic Castoria advertising jingle praising the remedy across generations. The quiet promotional cadence highlights a mother’s care and a child’s comfort from infancy through adulthood with repeated Castoria references.
Neuralgia and its remedies described in 19th century text
A historical overview defines neuralgia as nerve and muscle pain across the body with episodic surges. It lists common forms such as nervous headache and trigeminal neuralgia, cites malaria overwork and cold as causes, and touts Whites Neuralgia Cure as a blood-acting remedy backed by a guarantee, claiming efficacy only for neuralgia pains.
Death of Gen Alfred B Jackson at Jonesboro
Knoxville Journal reports the death of Gen Alfred F Jackson at his Jonesboro home aged about 82. Born January 1807 in Davidson County, he helped build the East Tennessee Virginia railroad, served as Confederate quartermaster and brigadier general, then retired to farming and merchandising. He was esteemed for integrity and courage, with thousands of Journal readers mourning the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Development Co
Roanoke
Ace
Bristol
W. Colcord
Boston
Mass
Southern Coal, Iron & Railroad Co
Tennessee
North
South Carolina
Blue Ridge
Morristown
Tenn Vis Kanes
Dandridge
Sevierville
Maryville
Madisonville
Athens
Tenn
Knoxville
TL. C. Watkin
Thia Aystem
Knoxville Journal
Mary Carter
Alfred F. Jackson
Jonesboro
Sevier
General Jackson
Davidson County
Stark
Virginia Trops
Philadelphia
Panther Springs
Jefferson County
Davidson
Alfred
Virginia
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Road
Zollicoffer
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Florida Times-Union
Flaya
Sherman
Merrill
South
National Treasury
Memphis
Morton
Washington
Iit
United Order of Baby Farmers
Avalanche
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hood
Kyorh
Joo
Jonkine
Mynell
Chicago
Three C's Road
Indianapolis
Manon
James Barker
Gowers
Georgetown
Gurgin
Lexington
Versaillon
Lontaville
Hart, Armbrust & Co., Bargain Store
Sarah and
Moire
Texas
Worth
Ft.oo
Gents’ Department
Barcarys
Hart, Armbrust & Coo
Warris Building
THE
Citizens Bank
Hart Building
Post Office
A. Atnatton
A.W. Therm
Dinitetons
J. B. Beavird, Curhier
A. Stratton
W. Hunter
J.T. Wilder
A. Ee Chamberlain
Roane
National Bank
Chattanooga
I. M. Stratton
T.M. Allen
Dean
Hunter & Pere
C., 0. C. RR. Company
Stratton & Stratton
Roan Mountain Station
Brading
Oss Gaabic
Castoria
Mise
Gastoria
Johnson City Furniture CO
Co. Ee
el Fz
Alfred B. Jackson
Hall
F. J. Qheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Troax
Ohio
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
E. H. van Hoesen
Toledo National Bank
Price
Drago
Ethel
Paris
Mamma
Jankington
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