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Johnson City's Water Woes Revealed In 1902 Testimony
Testimony by Col. W. E. Burbage, president of the Watauga Water Company, given December 26, 1902, in a Chancery Court case, asserts Johnson City's water supply is inadequate and details streams, springs, and pipe works feeding Sinking Creek and the reservoir. The statement covers spring yields, dam and reservoir capacities, and efforts to conserve water for the Soldiers Home and the town.
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Col. W. E B. Burbage
Watauga Water Company
Watauga Wa
Nashville
Burbage
Th Watauga Water Company
W. E. Burbage
Johnson City
Tennessee
Complainant Company
T. C. Harvey
Horse Cove
Tom Storey
Mrs. Howard
Winfield
Harvey
Henry Price
Tom Price
Sinking Creek
Sabin
Basil's
Storey
Lake Francis
Roos
Lilly Place
Harvey Springs
Harvey Place
Tom Price Springs
Four Price Springs
Harvey Barn
Price Springs
Beckett
Waster Company
Johnson City Water Company
Price
T. Price Place
Slagle Farm
Reservoir of Complainant Company
Prive
Inia
Harvey Pine
H. &. Price
Fem
Long Ford
Story Tract
Jake Francis
Miller Tract
Alice B. Clay