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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1887
Page
2
Johnson City reports a real estate surge with outside capital fueling transfers since January. The New South Mining and Improvement Co. linked to the Three Cs road is buying 300 to 500 acres along the route and plans to run, while 20 to 40 thousand dollars more arrives for investments and improvements.
Johnson City residents woke to news of four new business houses rising this week as A B Bowmum G A Reeves and J Harris begin digging foundations on Main Street. Buildings upgrade with two story 100 by 25 foot and 20 by 60 foot plans, aimed for modern storefronts. Contractors Gaston Dover and Franklin Harris set brick work and grading, with track and road work advancing nearby. Tax deadlines loom to fund sidewalks and streets as Camden, Rutherfordton, and regional lines push ahead, including a hoped January rail opening between Camden and Lancaster.
A jumble of small notices reports bargain hardware at McFarland's City Drug Store, land purchases by Mr. Atkinson of Lynchburg, Va, and plans for a boot and shoe business on Main Street. Unaka Springs closes for the season. Deadrick and Taylor & Bax ter promote real estate services. A Goodson, Va resident Mr. Galliher dies at 45. Stallion Tube Rose wins two premiums in Nashville. Personal notices signal Dr J W Gox and J F Swanson may relocate. A Knob Creek wedding tied the knot, and Bristol’s future growth in 1887 is debated amid regional rivalry.
The Legislature requires county Arbor Day observance with tree planting and grounds beautification. Washington County is set to observe on Friday November 11 with school directors and patrons urged to gather, enclose school grounds, and foster community participation under M. Nrap.
The Molston Conference opened at 12800 m with Dr Rankin presiding as Bishop was indisposed. The investigation committee lasted overnight and sustained charges of immorality against H W Bays, leading to expulsion from the ministerial work and membership. A sale plan for Holston Methodist was proposed for 5000 dollars. Bays appeals to the general conference.
Prompt attention is given to callase tions of all claims. ALS Deapenick TV Eves peas EPPS VPPORNGYS for COUNSAILORS AT LAW.
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