Local Johnson City Ads Parade Goods and Travel Notes
Johnson City merchants promote hardware, furniture, paints, and farm tools at cut prices. Visitors arrive for church events while colleges reopen and trips planned to Sullivan, Morristown, and Knoxville. Local rail and wagon trades boost Kirkpatrick Co, Lide’s, and Hunter & Bro. others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Martin
Morristown
Lide’s
Lynn Hahn
Knoxville
Kite's
Hunter & Bro
100 Hands Wanted at Cranberry Coal and Tron Co
Seeks 50 or 1) good steady sober men for mine work. None but steady sober men apply. Address Cranberry North Carolina June 30. Superintendent H Ninson terse notice seeks reliable labor for mining operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranberry Coal and Tron Co
H. Ninson
Cranberry
N.C
Bucklon arnica salve claims cures for many skin conditions
An advertisement touts Bucklon Arnica Salve as remedy for cats bruises sores ulcers fever sores chilblains and other eruptions with guarantee of refunds if not satisfied. It lists 25 cents per box and notes sale by J B Hash. A separate line advertises piano and organ bargains by R B Overman of Bristol with prompts to write or call for price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hash
R.B. Overman
Bristol
Pay Up Die Cosme Subscriptions Urgent Plea
The notice urges subscribers to pay their outstanding subscriptions promptly and visit the office to settle dues. It stresses not to wait for a call and to look up the newspaper for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosme
Janes
Bristol Veterans Upset Bristol Hoyas in Lopsided Victory
The Bristol Veterans handed the Bristol Hoyas a rare loss last Saturday with an 80 to 11 victory. Errors in the Brat inning allowed home runs and a whitewash nearly spoiled, but Bristol held on to claim the win as the visitors ceased trying after the blowout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teds
Bristol Hoys
Errora
Bristol
Elopement and Marriage Near Jonesboro in July
Miss Ila Crumley eloped with Mr. Robi Broyles and were married by Rev A Duncan. Crumley daughter of Rev F D Crumley, she has many friends in the city who wish her happiness. Broyles described as a steady honest farmer. hearty congratulations conveyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Ila Crumley
Robi. Broyles
A. Duncan
Miss Crumley
F. D.crumley
Mr.Broyles
Jlo Bo
Democrats of Johnson City Organize Bob Taylor Club
The Democrats of Johnson City and vicinity will meet at Jobex Hall on Saturday night September 4 at 7 o clock to organize a Bob Taylor Club. All Democrats urged to attend. Our candidate for Governor will be here and will give a speech. Ladies invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Jobex Hall
Bob Taylor Club
Miss Lula Whitesides Dies at Fiveteen in Tennessee
Near Johnson City Tenn August 28 1886 Miss Lula Whitesides daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Whitesides formerly of Rainey Penn aged 5 months 18 days after two weeks typhoid fever called home She was a devout Christian who at twelve gave her heart to Christ and four years later rests awaiting the trumpet Her parents mourn yet praise her faith and hopeful reward in heaven
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City Tenn
Luella
May Whitesides
W. B. Whitesides
Rainey, Penn
Misa Lula
Jenns
Lula
Lord Jesus Christ
Christ
Car Demetrey
Arachagel
Johnson City Baptists Thank Visitors and Helpers
E Allason pastor of the Johnson City Baptist Church expresses gratitude for the hospitality shown to guests at the minister and deacon meeting and church dedication. thanks extend to J Tf. Jobe Esq for use of Town Hall chairs. August 31, 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epriok
Johnson City
Tf. Jobe
E. Allason
Railroad to Johnson City from Uni coi county
Citizens in Uni coi county meet at Erwin to consider Unaka Timber Co of Big Rapids Michigan proposing a $25 000 county loan to build a railroad from Johnson City to Erwin A Sept session call and Sept 16 election are requested with a magistrates meeting in September to decide on the advisability of accepting the proposal support was strong and enthusiastic Herald Tribune reports
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unicoi County
Erwin
Unaka Timber Co
Big Rapids
Mich
Johnson City
Anaka
Herald & Tribune
Wonderful Cares and Moyt Drug Co Advertises Cures
Wonderful Cares W D Moyt and Go Wholesale and Retail Druggists of Rome Ga advertise Dr King s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Buck ton s Arnica Salve for two years claiming strong sales and cures in Unie city Several cases of pronounced consumption cured by a few bottles of Dr King s New Discovery with Electric Bitters sold by M A McFarland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Moyt & Go
Rome
Dr. King
Unie
M.A. McFarland
Earthquake shocks felt across East Tennessee towns
Reports describe tremors in Johnson City Elizabethton and Knoxville with people fleeing buildings. alarms and misinterpretations followed as furniture mirrors and clocks shook. Major sites like Hattie House Lamar House Atkin House and Schubert’s saw damage. several crowds and officials reacted. broader tremors were noted across Carter County and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennessee
Johnson City
Toa
Frank Evans
Elizabethton
Maj. Folsom
Sam Smith
C. P. Toneray
Thomas Farm
Knoxville
Alf. Taylor
Bob
Hattie House
Hattie Houge
Lamar House
Atkin House
Schubert's
Earthquake Devastates Owareston City and Kills Many
An aftershock filled night left Owareston in ruins with widespread destruction. Streets blocked by debris, injured and dead feared in the thousands, mainly among colored residents. Property losses run into millions as city halls, churches, and other buildings lie irreparably damaged. News says the tremor was felt across the United States, worst near Charleston, with extensive casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owareston
8. C
Hibernal Hall
St. Michael's Church
Broad Street
Broad
Hazel
United States
Charleston
Harris Jeweler Ad Offers Watches and Repairs at Half Dollar Prices
Jeweler J C Harris announces in Johnson City Tenn that for thirty days from Aug 1 to Sept 11, 1886 he will relean all kinds of watches and clocks at 50 cents each plus repair services for American Swiss and English pieces. He operates from J W Crumley’s office and states readiness to clean and repair watches, clocks, glasses, watch hands, springs, and related jewelry work. Also offered for sale in the notice are shingle machine, planer, matcher, and pony planer with cash sale or trade for lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranberry Coal and Tron Co
Roan Tron Co
Chattanooga
Johnson City
N. T. Hyder
Patty
Mr. Hyder
East Tennessee
Kirkpatrick & Co
Morristown
Sam Atill
Johnson Sar Tenn
J.C. Harris
J. W. Crumley
Guaxt & Sox
Tenn
Grand Union Hotel Ad in New York City
Elegant rooms at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot offer European plan rates reduced to 100 dollars and up per day. Elevator, restaurant, horse carriages, and access to depots via elevated railroad. Families can stay for less than at other first class hotels in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Cargille and Hodges Open New Art Gallery in Johnson City
Cargille and Hodges announce a new art gallery in Johnson City boasting one of the best galleries in upper East Tennessee. They advertise reasonable prices for enlargements from $2.00 to $25.00, including frames and fixtures, and invite locals to visit even if not ordering work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cargille & Hodges
NEW Art Gallery
Johnson City
Upper East Tennessee
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Toe Advertisers
Lord & Thomas
Kite
Wagona
Wagonal
Lide's
Poruie Berkley
Ventenary College
Kirkpatrick
T. Marcin
Mies Nellie Hasktte
Dans ‘Lridge
W. P. Mwitton
Deacon
Mies
Kate Wilda
Lillian Dower
Henry Lyle
Mee Win Ware
Teac Mare
Sullivan County
Dye
E. Hubler
Imore
Chae Long
B. B. Clarks
Oliver Chilled Plows
C. K. Lide
E. Tenn
Milligan College
J. W. Hunter & Bro
Campbell & Crumley’s
Eugene Morton
New York
Kite’s
Col. G. TL
Builders Hardware
QO. K
J. W. Tmunter & Bro
W. 2. Mathes
Gossamer
Campbell & Cramley
Oliver Chill
Kurniture Co
Oliver
Ok, Lide's
South Bend
C.K. Lide's
Middletown
JW. Hunter & Bro
C. K. Lide's
Tony
C.K. Lide
McFarland's Drug Store
Eugenia Murphy
Sallie Faw
Pare
K. Side
Florence Wilson
Madison
Wis
G.C. Seaver
O.K Lide
H. M. Folsom
P. Toneray
W. M. Cameron
MacFarland's
Franke Evang
Johnson City Furniture Company
Emma DeGruate
Annie Rankin
Carson
John Lucas
McFarland
Deng Store
John Levera
Ling
Mira Mary L. Kitamiller
John D. Cox
Jot W. Tunter
Charlie Lide
Tte Papa
Myx
John Wanamaker
Campbell & Crumley
Mesers, Hill, Owens & Turner
Kirkpaterick & Co
Sallie Thomas
Bettie Oxborne
Adelia Crouch
Unaka Sringé
Unicoi
Bucklon
Bristol Vetorians
Democratic Club
Just
Zieglers
Dr, M. Lytt
Bowes
East
Tenn Kerke
Chilhowee Club
New
Thoettux
Carter
Bhut
Gifford McNabb
McNabb
Dangan
Rhody
Wayauga
Carter County
Montaineer
J. A. Dickey
Johnston City
Sullivan
Stlling College
Carlock
Gorge
Maj. A. D. Reynolds
Messrs. Smith & Wilson
Fourth Street
Reynold
Hess
B.A. Fahnestock
Cai Cabes
Mramalin
Eitanten
Tak Fahnentick
Dion
Buna
JE. Schwartz &Co
Rant Gon &Co
Pittsburg
Sears Kdadie
Handy, M. de
Harris
Will Harr
Semirot
Chanord
Tennessee
AIID
Johnson City Furniture CO
G. F. Campbell
Baxter & Campbell, Real Estate Ag’ts
Tollinson Clit
Wholubale and Retail
Deales IN
Isaac Harr
Chance
Rob’t Burrow
Amimnay
Chenery
Washinght, Sullivan, Carter, Sohasge
Uninal
Est
Tenneese
W. C
NAPR
Deneins
Greeneville
Oferen
Geo, H. Berry
Traslow
Willow
H. H. Garr
Johnson City, Tenneanee
Sam. W Rhea
Bentth
Main Street
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