Johnson City hears news from 1887 political scene
A wide arc of political notes fills this Johnson City snippet from November 24 1887. It mentions John J Littleton's mayoral nomination in Nashville and references figures like George G Rives and William Blaine amid discussions of U S politics and Republican strategies. The piece also reports on a ship collision loss in the English Channel and praises Miss Marie Prescott in Ingomar at John's Opera House, noting strong audience reception and Southern belle appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
America
Marie Prescott
Ingomar
Misa Prescott
Miss Frescott
R. J. McLean
Hels
Cherokee Seminary to Host Teachers Institute in 19th District
The institute meets Friday and Saturday December 2 3 1887 at Cherokee Seminary for teachers in districts 1 through 16. Topics cover primary instruction orthography reading arithmetic language geography U S history French and Indian War and effective teaching. Exercises begin Friday at 10 o clock with superintendent M Naan urging punctual attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Seminary
MW. Naan
Co. Sup’t
New Bank Planned in Johnson City by Chicago and Town
In this issue the Commoner notes a new bank being established in Johnson City by Chicago and Town parties. Also an advertisement from J. M. Boynton, a furniture dealer, promotes living prices and urges a visit to his Main street store opposite the Methodist Church. A magnetic Street Railway Company is said to hold exclusive right of way for a street railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wilhite
Knoxville Journal
Journal
Johnson City
Chicago
J. M. Boynton
Ma Baynton
Methodiat Church
Magnetic Street Railway Company
Mexea
Robert Burrow
8. H. Ponder
J. F. Crumley
H. R. Kenyon
Jno
Prospective English Woolen Mill Firm Eyes Johnson City Site
Mr. H Slater representing English capitalists toured Johnson City this week seeking a location for a woolen mill. He conditionally contracted for four acres and projected a large scale operation employing up to five hundred workers. Slater left for Knoxville and will cable the company with updates. if approved, the city would gain a major enterprise at market price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Slater
Johnson City
Slater
Knoxville
Real Estate Transfers Shake Johnson City Market
Real estate activity in Johnson City picks up with Mr. F A Stratton of Chattanooga buying 88 acres from Gen Wilder and subdividing it. He plans street grading sewers sidewalks and 600 shade trees. He resold 44 lots at no less than 200 each. Knoxville buyer and local citizens purchase remaining lots. Stratton and agents plan a three story brick real estate office on Piedmont House corner with modern plate glass design. A city map and geological map will be displayed in the office to attract property listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Stratton
Chattanooga
Gen. Wilder
Hoss
Bias
Knoxville
Johnson City
Messe
Frank Baxter
Frank Gilliam
Frank Stratton
J. J. Adame
Three O's
Bes
Johnson City Wants Prosperity and Clean Streets
A fragmented 19th century civic pitch shows Johnson City seeking first class facilities and 25,000 citizens while resisting a boisterous list of vices and derelict streets. It also markets Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for catarrh amid political innuendo and literary censorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Hood
A Family Jewel by Dr Kennedy_offer of Medical Treatise
Dr David Kennedy of Rondout New York sends a new medical treatise praised for merit and home reading value. It includes two additional articles by Col Judson. Printed price is 25 cents. send name of paper and 2 cent stamp to receive free by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Rondout
N. Y
Col
E. 2. C. Judson
Ned Butline
Athonour Table
T. L. Minchell
E'la K. Tinnent
Genie Orchard
L. R. Bethel
J. Gable
John H. Dye
New York
Frank Thomas & Co
Baltimore
Maryland
Local merchants tout bargains and fashion in Johnson City
A lively page notes Staples & Strain promotions on shawls, cloaks, and dry goods. Advertises low prices on oatmeal, molasses, cheese, jackets, and shoes. Profiles Christian, Hoss & Hodge as the go to for bargains while a millinery tale ends with a shopper paying two dollars fifty cents for a bonnet. Also mentions Sanford’s inks at McFarland’s Drug Store and Women’s Work monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Christian
Hoss & Hodge
June
Nannie
Mary
Sanford’s
McFarland
Postofice
Dale
Angel, Elizabethton to collect claims in East Tennessee courts
B C Angel of Elizabethton Tennessee announces prompt attention to the collection of all claims in Johnson City and surrounding counties. He will practice in the Circuit and Chancery Courts of East Tennessee and the Supreme Courts at Knoxville for Washington Fuller Carroll and Unicoi counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Tenn
Chenrery Court
Washington
Fullivall
Carters Johnson
Unicol
East Tennesse
Tennessee
Circuit
Chancery
East Tennessee
Supreme Courts
Knoxville
Elizabethton
Clark & M'Crary, Contractors & Builders
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John J. Littleton
Nashville
King
George G. Rives
Tohau
Aimule
Herulit
Memphis
Blaine
Nature
St. and
Minn
Jana
Gongreas
Unis
Mill
New York State
Europe
John Sherman
Duncan B. Cooper
Nashville American
Ingersoll
Cleveland
New York World
Col. N. Gregg
Internal Revenue Collector
D. 8. Bowers
Knoxville Tribune
Paul Williams
Greeneville
Judge Hacker
Judge Buttler
W. P. Brownlow
North Alabama
Southern Methodist Church
Tusca-lpona
R. Kelley
General Conference
Emma Abbott
Democratic Party
Chauncy Depew
Chamber of Commerce
Auch
United States
Bert
Renator Shitman
Philadelphia
Hansdred
W. A. Scholten
English Channel
Dover
Scholten
Herat
Buffalo News
Capt. Martis
la Bank
Jake Benly
New Heal Estate
Laks T
Sparilla
Cynthia DR. Cleveland
Annd
Nolve
NEW Clothing Store
Kirkpatrick
Christian, Hoss & Hodge
Tom Rogers
Staples & Strain’s
Childrens Capa
Staples & Strain's
Squire Ben Swingle
John Sanders
New Orleans
L. PF. Hughes
Piedmont House
Jerney
Joan Hart
ON. Long
Staples & Biruins
Will Patton
Dolmans
O. K
City
Prat
Hundonment
Nolsog T
G. B. Ginn
Wunlington
K.c
Tyas
J. L. Rowrn
Marksburg
N. B
Hood & CO
Apottwenries
Lowell
Maas
Brillwater
Tie
Daudrudl
Stee
Bs Re Voss
Milwaukee
Wha
Ayer
Albamont
Hievie
Ued C. Ayer & Co
Magg
Eolu Uy
Rove Burrow
H. Carr
Johnson City, Tenn
Peane Harr
Attorney AT Law
C. Angel
GEO
H. Berry
Truslow
Sam W. Rhea
Main St
Bristol
Smith's Gallery
Main Street
Bridge, Bristol, Tenn
Hamilton & Som
Propriter
Nickles House
Barnett & Harr
C. G. Mitchell
Hoss House
U. S
Mets
Bucklin
Lom
COAL
H Pouder
Mntlucd
Goal Creqx Coal
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