Rail line plans connect Johnson City to Cranberry and beyond
The Comet reports extensive railroad expansion posturing with the Southern and Western Air Line to reach Johnson City. Capt. Dunnavant undertakes 90 miles of grading from Shelby north as two engineer corps map Ward's Gap to Cranberry. The line links to the Carolina Central and freight to Wilmington, then ties with the B T and W N road, forming a standard gauge corridor through the magnetic ore region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelly
N. C
Cranberry
N.G
Comier
Sam D. Dannavant
Coartr
Shelbyy
Ward's Gap
Dunnayant
Southern and Western Air Line
Shelby
Carolina Central Road
Wilmington
B. T. Ey W.N
Johnson City
Atlantic
Danville
Louisville
Nashville
Southern
Western Air Line
Iron Trade Review Agai
Eastern Steel Mills
Lake Superior
New York
Pittsburgh
Mediterranean
England
North Carolina
Tennessee
Philadelphia
A Trip Through McNeil and Wolfe’s Furniture House
A city visit reveals McNeil and Wolfe’s newly arrived bedroom suit and vast stock. The store occupies a handsome building, offers cherry oak and walnut furniture, extensive chairs, parlor suites, carpets, shades, and bedding. They promise quality and value with staff ready to help shoppers, including Mr Wolfe and salesmen Webb and Lear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeil & Wolfe
Mr. Wolfe
Wolfe
Etsiaske
G.C. Harris
Claire
Ingrain
Brussels
Wollo
Moser Webb
Lear
Local notes and business in Jonesboro and surrounding area
A mixed ledger of community happenings includes the boom work near the rock pens and quarry activity, Baptist church services led by Reverend White and A J Hyder, staff changes for local agent posts, and tributes following Mrs Range’s death. Also listed is a December 23 1889 public auction for a 130 acre tract near Jonesboro with specific terms and contact points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists
Preston White
A. J. Hyder
J.F. Robertson
Severa
Talladega
Ala
Banks Teague
Midway
JE. Hendrix
Bensley
Elizabethton
Sulka Yeaterday
Wiley Hedge
Concord
Milton
A.J. Range
Tracy City
E. D. Range
J. R. Scott
P. F. Powell
Graham
Kelly
Hendrix Quarry
Boone's Creek
Jonesboro
Tenn
Grisham
Joseph Worley
Gol. R. H. Dungan
Bristol
Tewn
Burson
For Sale Real Estate Lots in City
For sale various residence lots and business property. 88 Tipton and Locust lots priced from 150 to 300 dollars. 15 Poplar and 27 Chestnut lots priced 175 to 300 dollars. Apply to W. G.41 A. Mathes Room 1 Opera House. Bt 8t Bt. St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G
A. Mathes
Tipton
Chestnut
Bt. St
Change to Spot Cash Policy Cuts New Accounts
On November 20 1881 the business shifts to spot cash and paying down, halting new accounts and rapidly closing old ones. Long credit burdens the owner, who can work more efficiently with cash sales and no bad debts. The aim is to sell cheaper for cash and end time payments under the new system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
All Large Size Lots For Quick Purchase
Advertisement offers 6 fine residence plots of about 11 acres each in the city with terms to suit the purchaser. Highlights include elevated plots overlooking the city, short-term offer, and individual lot prices ranging from $175 to $1000 plus a 28x76 feet Market St. lot in the business center. Contact office for fuller description and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division St
Roan St
Walnut St
Myrtle St
Market St
Heart of Business Center
Elegant 8 room frame residence on Watauga avenue
Residences listing notes a first class 8 room frame home on Watauga avenue priced at 2500 and a good house with a large East End lot offered at 1150, signaling urban housing options in a local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga Avenue
East End
Real Estate Offerings From Sacreson and Carnegie Areas
Sacreson High Street properties present 14 lots from 502150 feet each offered briefly at 1800 dollars. East Carnegie acreage around 70 acres at 3500 dollars. a Carnegie addition strip lot at 5000 dollars. an 8 acre tract adjoining Carnegie Land Co priced at 75 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacreson High
Spot Cash Rule Enforced Amid Unclear Clarifications
A fragment explains that spot cash will be the rule going forward though it notes ambiguity about its applicability and exceptions. The text mentions emphasis on cash settlement but leaves details vague and incomplete for full understanding.
Real Estate Agents in for Long Fight as Market Heats Up
Real estate agents press on amid a heated market with listings rising and buyer demand remaining strong. Firms report steady activity across key neighborhoods, while inventory remains tight and competition increases.
Wrecks in Bargains and Town Real Estate Listings
A Johnson City notice advertises liquidations before January including 20 lots on Watauga Avenue priced at 350 to 400, a 78 acre farm with a 7 room house and barns, 100 acres near town, business and residence lots on Main and Market streets, plus numerous houses and cheap lots. It also promises steady bargains on fabrics and goods, urging payment of old notes, inviting visit to No 8 Marks Street, with friendly exhortations and Thanksgiving offerings.
Tow Mepters Building Project Details
Incomplete note outlines a local construction plan at Tow Mepters with references to building, planning steps, and required resources. The legible portions mention a need for design input, funding, and coordination among involved entities. Further readable details are limited by the damaged OCR text.
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ATE
Bessemer
Itialobe Republican and
Geo
Boren
Elizabethon
Caprn
Michigan
United States
Brazil
Australia
Mattie Range
Range
Miner
Witt, Hane
Jexsie Crumley
Hood
Highth Street
N. W
Washington, D.C
Matin
Avialcruit
Tam
Toute
Boss Clothier
Beaver cd
Kloffmeister
Architects
Knoxville
Jin
J. A. Mathes
Room NO
Opera House
Johnson City, Tenn
Carnegie
Market Street
Shell
Red Cross
Turkey
Marks Street
Wiley M. Christian
W. J. Graham & CO
Kelly, Kirkpatrick, & Wofford
Hoss, Hodge & CO
J. F. McFarlands
Egga
Lowitana
Arbuckles Coffee
Southern Belle
Belle of
New South
J.P. McParland
Spring ST. Harr Block
Hoss, King & CO
Johnson City,tenn
H. W. Weiler
A. P. Fenderton & Co.'s
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