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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1890
Page
2
The record lists candidates in a Rutherford govern race with Omigress P M Kisha from Johnson and Brain Senator H G Gokin of Sullivan involved. details suggest a primary or ballot listing with these names and districts.
A rural political tract discusses loyalty in Johnson County, lambasting Judge Buller and promoting Judge Rose as a Rebel colonel ally. The piece references 1860s figures, party tensions, and a push to support Democratic candidates including Congressman aspirant Butler, with notes on mining interests and regional industry. It cites figures like Gen Wilder and Carnegie iron interests, and critiques Butler’s past actions while urging turnout for Democratic candidates.
The company states no degree of certainty to auction many lots and will allow changes to orders. The sale is to give all a fair chance, with one third cash, one third with interest, and one third deferred by notes secured by deed of trust. Excursion tickets will be sold from Norfolk and Western lines to Max Meadows on October 25. Max Meadows is described as seventy two miles west of Roanoke and other location details follow.
A bold sales pitch from Hunter & Brown promises the most complete stock yet brought to town with a stylish millinery line led by Miss Bettie Griffin. The ad touts superior dress goods and a cash-only policy, inviting buyers to compare prices and quality and to bring country produce for cash trades. It also notes local visitors from Britain and Germany admiring regional oil prospects, plus community notices on auxiliary meetings and public discussions.
Max Meadows is highlighted as a healthy elevated town with rich water supply and drainage, near major iron ore deposits. The Max Meadows Land and Improvement Company funds extensive town upgrades including streets, hotels, water works, and brick construction. The railroad plans a stone passenger station, with strict building restrictions to maintain quality and deter gunpowder or chemical industries.
A150 ton blow furnace under construction and Tron Mines opened, connected by railroad. Rolling Mill Horse Shoe Works Planing Mill Saeh Door and fund advanced negotiations. Expected to attract 700 to 1,000 workers and boost population to about 43,000 within months. Purchasers may elect option to cancel sale and refund cash within 15 days after six months. Company hires manager with northern manufacturing ties to lure new industries.
Fragmentary notice notes a sale on October 25 1800 with a cash payment of 25 dollars required from purchasers on day of sale or by receipt of a deed con tract before execution. Applications should be run to the authorities or agent involved.
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