Johnson City News Reflects Three C's Boom and Bank Plans
Johnson City faces a surge of activity as Three C's railroad work expands with 800 workers and new labor from North Carolina. Contractors stockpile tools and supplies. a side track near the E.T.V.& G. junction is planned. The town sees bank formation Citizens Bank of Johnson City with F. A. Stratton president and J. B. Bracing cashier, aiming to open by October.
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John Shes
McDonald Rhea & Co
Knoxville
F.C. Taglesing & Co
Mr. Henry
Goodman & Foster
North Carolina
Watauga
G. W. Callahan
D. Donavant
A. N. Molesworth
Col
C. H. Hudson
Col. Molesworth
Tanner
H. Darlington
Jonesboro
T. W. Garrett
B. T
Cloudland
Johnson City
E. T.& WN. C. Yard
Hunnicut
Supreme Court
Elizabethton
Hanni’ Ept
Three C's
Rogersville
City boosters map street widenings and growth plans
Investors B E B Talbutt and W Steele return from Johnson City and forecast population growth to 10000 or 15000. Gov Taylor praised regional development and rail/mineral boom. Local projects include widening Market and Roan streets, extending First Avenue to Elm Street, and surveying Roan Street to cross the railroad. Mayor Jobe advances Spring Street work and other widening schemes. Dr Walter Miller’s successful stock at Tennessee fairs noted, with a projection of a future visit by his horse Tube Rose.
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Jobe
J. 8
Wilson
T. E. Matson
Gen. J
T. Wilder
Johnson City
Gov
Taylor
East Tennssee
Spring Street
Market Street
Mesars
H. Itdersleeve
F. M. Chintaman
M. F. Barnett
Watauga Avenue
Maple Street
W. G. Mathes
West Main Street
Mr. Mathes
Jonesboro Land Company
Nashville
Equitable Life, Jonesboro Road Prospects, and Local Notices
Equitable Life Assurance Society, at age thirty, shows assets of 95 million dollars with 20 million in surplus for policyholders and proclaims itself the largest strongest life company. J R Mayberry will stay briefly to provide insurance details. Also notes a potential road to Jonesboro from Whig Place with a proposed dummy line if justified. Various farm listings near Johnson City and property in Carter County Tennessee. Removal updates for Pere Tixsixy’s grocery, Main Street opposite Watauga Bank, aiming for better, cheaper stock.
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W. J. Graham
City
Bakersville
Graham
Wiit
Equitable
East Tennessee
United States
J. R. Mayberry
Jonesboro
Whig Place
Honorable
Johnson City
Carter County
Tenn
Pere Tixsixy
Main Street
Watauga Bank
McNeil & Wolfe
Local Market Ad Promotes Jars Dress Goods at Great Prices
The Knoxville Leader advertises No.8 Market Street goods claiming high demand for jars and crocks with a large stock of seasonable items. It urges readers to visit the store to view bargains on Henriettas, cashmere, ticking, and other textiles, promising low prices and friendly service.
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No.8
Market St
No. & Market
Knoxville
Mocking Bird
Brush Creek Mills
G. W. St. John's Brush Crock Family
Boots and Shoes Stock Priced Low By Honest Dealer
The advertisement touts an immense stock of boots and shoes with prices as low as those from any honest competitor. It emphasizes value and broad selection to attract shoppers.
Ziegler Brothers Shoes Stands Head in Showcase
A boastful display highlights Ziegler Brothers Shoes with new goods. The ad notes soaps and toilet amenities, urging customers to view Gent's shirts and overalls in the showroom.
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Ziegler Brothers Shoes
Penland Hurst Opens Grand Fall Stock Display
Penland Hurst and Co announce a grand fall opening on Friday and Saturday September 18 and 19. The store presents a new fall and winter stock with extensive novelties and carefully selected fashions, promising a superb display free of blemish.
Dress Goods Department Showcases Style and Value
The department highlights a wide assortment of dress fabrics noted for quality and low prices. It emphasizes fashionable shades and recent novelties approved for the coming season, underscoring pride in a well chosen selection.
Textiles on Display in Modern Manufactured Department
A department displays jeans cottons sheetings and flannels to show the perfection of modern manufacture. Shoppers are urged to consider the new goods and favorable prices as the exhibit promises unexcelled value and quality.
Notion Department Slashes Prices on Button and Linen Goods
This department claims unmatched selection with prices framed to make history. It touts 100 geors metal and assorted drcas buttons at cc per carl, 100 Indies' linen sellars, 50 pairs ladies' linen eiffe at Ge per pair. Fridasy and Saturday only, with a ribbon stack showing timely stock.
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J. C. Sullivan
Devault
D. Dunavant
Cox
New York
Congregaman
Bank of
First National
Watauga Banking Company
F. A. Stratton
Citizens Bank of
Tennessee
J. B. Bracing
Chattanooga
Brading
Stratton
Hart Building
Savings Bank
Citizens Bank
Tuz
Bazaar of Nations
The
Presbyterian Church
G. C. Chandler
Corinth
Miss
Watauga and
Elm Streets
Third Avenue
Garnegie
Jonesboro Lend Co
B. Harris
P. A. Stratton
Big Stone Gap
Rogersville Review
Darkeys
Carolinas
jJohnson City
Morristown
John Hasson & Co
Rogeraville Review
Eatate
Newport
B. E B. Talbutt
W. Steele
Knoxville Journal
Sam Smith
John Sander
First Avenue
Elm Street
Roan Street
Knob Creek
Charleston, Cincinati and Chicago
Comer Orrick
Wiley M. Christian
Johnson City, Tenn
Atrects
Misa May Gooxts
Bristol
Hoss, Hodge & CO
Main ST
Johnson City -Trnn
Christian & Crocket
Christian
Hoa
Kon
Penland, Hurst &C
Notion Department
Gorset
Biosiery Department
Penland, Thurs? & CO
R.d.grigg, JR. & CO
Cies
Tou Tiet
M. I. Guimp
Boss Clicthier
Johnson City Tin & Stove Cos
Johnson City Tin and Stove Co
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