Johnson City headlines election call and road bonds
The Oct 3 1889 issue notes a county election ordered for Oct 24 1889 to fill the vacancy in the Tennessee General Assembly following Hon John Oliver. It also urges a jury view to lay off a dirt road from Johnson City to Jonesboro and urges timely action by the County Court.
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Wasumoron
Gagernsn
40Th General Assembly
John &. Oliver
Anid
Nashville
Ron’r L. Taylor
9Th District
Johnson City
Jonesboro
Washington County
Syndicate plans six million in land development in East Tennessee
A Baltimore financier, Wm Silverwood, leads a syndicate to invest six million dollars in mineral and timber lands and local developments near Knoxville Johnson City and surrounding towns. They have already spent two million and secured 13 600 acres near Knoxville with more negotiations for nearby land. The venture includes new towns and industries and a Johnson City press move by two locally weary lawyers.
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Palace Hotel
Verday
Wm. Bilverwood
Baltimore
Mr. Silverwood
Knoxville
Johnson City
Silverwood
Knoxville Journal
Latest Domestic Garments Featured in Millinery Dept
The millinery department showcases the newest cloaks mantles for ladies misses and children with all choice domestic garments on display.
Three C railroad progress stirs regional towns
Letters from Beatt County Banner and Yorkville Enquirer report strong Three C's railroad activity in Tennessee and Virginia. Grading and blasts near Johnson City to Rutherfordton and Marion North Carolina, with large work crews and expanding supply trains. Clerks note growing public interest and anticipated early completion toward Adis Virginia.
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Johnson City
Scott
Three O's
Virginia
Tennessee
Sullivan County
Adis Va
Tillville
Bank of Yohawa City Ledger Figures and Local Election News
The Morristown mayoral race ends with W S Dickson re elected as Democrat, while Johnson City eyes growth from the Three O s railroad. The report also includes a bank statement for Fir Valenl Bank of Yohawa City with assets and deposits, and local shopmen note customer satisfaction as shoppers return for bargains.
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Fir Valenl Bank of
Yohawa City
Morristown
Good Goods for Latest Styles at Local Store
The shop promises satisfaction with fresh shades and styles. It invites readers to browse stock including dress robes, novelty dress goods, velvet and plush trimmings, Directoire jackets, market cloaks for ladies and children, hosiery, sleeveless jackets, and underwear.
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Our Lady's Directoire
Retail Showcase of Dress Goods Delights
On Tuesday October 8 1889 the store proclaims an exceptional display of dress goods and fabrics. It touts extensive variety colors patterns and textures as the finest in city stocks and nearly unmatched nationwide with customer praise bolstering the claim.
Tragic pistol accident recalled at inquest
An inquest heard how a young man Emmett Roby was unintentionally shot and killed by fellow boy Roby after handling a loaded pistol. The event occurred while they and a cousin Dotson sat at a bar repairing the pistol. The shooter, distraught, will not eat or sleep, and his parents fear for his health. A grim warning about handling old firearms accompanies the report.
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W. H. Canter
J. O. Donnelly
Bay
Dotson
Bart
Roby
Emmett
Roy
Mr. Canter
Earthquake Stirs Cleveland Texas Neighbors in 1890s Tone
Sept 3 report from Cleveland Texas says Saturday night tremors rattled the northeast county, waking many residents. A thunderlike rumble preceded two shocks. casualties were minor but fear spread. The piece also notes President Harrison may appoint Attorney General Miller to the Supreme Court vacancy, though timing remains uncertain.
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Clevelawd
Texy
Cleveland
Copes House
Alneet
Trin
Harrison
Miller
Supreme Court
Minde
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