Bank of Commerce of Johnson City Promotes Local Growth
Johnson City’s Bank of Commerce in a modern Spring and Tipton building has one year of operation with over 100000 in deposits and 53000 in capital. Directors include James M. Gaunt and E A Long among others. It offers four percent savings, fireproof vaults, and act as correspondents for several banks while stressing fairness for all local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Commerce of
Johnson City
Spring and
Tipton Streets
Maryland Casualty Company
Baltimore
James McGaunt
E. A. Long
H. C. Jackson
W. B. Miller
Victor Manganes
James M. Gaunt
FE. A. Long
F. S. Brown
T. V McCowan
W. Y. Winecoff
J. A. Summers
Frank Taylor
W. A. Maloney
J. C. Campbell
FP. R. Mountcastle
W. H. Nelson
S, . Miller
Guy L. Smith
G. W. Swingle
O. K. Marshall
J E Crouch Remodeled Cass Book Store in 1904
J E Crouch, celebrated for handling large patronage, bought the Cass book store June 1 1904 and rebuilt the floor plan adding fixtures to offer a full line of stationery office supplies newspapers magazines and a selection of high grade post cards with views.
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J. E. Crouch
Cass
Crouch
Conner Brothers Furniture Firm At 250 Main Street
The Conner Brothers furniture firm, located three years in the city at 250 Main Street, offers a complete home furnishing line from cellar to attic. Purchases available cash or on an easy payment plan, backed by sterling business principles and steady community leadership.
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Main Street
Watauga Hosiery Mill and Electric Service Spotlight
In Johnson City the Watauga Hosiery Mill expands from five knitters to forty with nineteen ribbers and twelve loopers, producing 275 dozen pairs daily. A.L. Bassett leads, the plant boasts modern AI-grade machinery and plans more hiring. The Watauga Electric Company runs a 650 KW generator and a 24 KW railway unit, aiming to match northern utility standards, with officers including W. P. Brownlow and S. C. Williams.
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East Tennessee
Watauga
A. L. Bassett
Watauga Electric Company
Johnson City
Pardue Builds Wholesale Fruit Empire in Main Street Block
H W Pardue operates a three story wholesale fruits and vegetables building on Main Street facing Fountain Square with 500 square feet per space and a large stock of oranges bananas apples grapes potatoes and Florida vegetables. He employs ten men, consigns produce, and owns the Purdue Hotel nearby while managing a news agency on railroad lines.
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Main Street
Fountain Square
Florida
Pardue
Purdue
Johnson City Utilities Highlight City Growth
Public utilities in Johnson City are described as a core element of the city’s growth to a metropolis in East Tennessee. Water-works and street railway service are detailed as a 24 hour circuit with low rates for domestic use at 1 cent per kWh and industrial power between 3 and 5 cents. The policy is led by S R Taylor and son, with S R Taylor noted as a prominent livery and boarding stable proprietor and transferman serving the traveling public for eight years.
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Johnson City
East Tennessee
K. W
How Dthouse Starts and Pepsin Syrup Advertisement
Nine times out of ten chronic diseases begin with stomach or bowel issues. Dr Callwell's Syrup Pepsin claims to cure and prevent indigestion liver trouble and related ailments. Free sample offer to Monticello Illinois. product sold by druggists at one and two dollars.
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Dthouse
Pepsin Syrup Co
Cadell Blig
Monticello
Johnson City Firm Expands Hiring At Market Street
A description of the A. P. Henderson & Sons building at West Market and West Main outlines Mr. Taylor’s business growth and his employment of seven men. He is described as courteous and affable, never pushing Johnson City's commercial advantages.
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A. P. Henderson & Sons
West Market
West Main Streets
Taylor
Johnson City
V C Remine Leader in Johnson City Craftwork
V C Remine of Johnson City runs a shop that designs and sculptors cemetery monuments for Johnson City Greenville and Bristol. The article praises his manufacturing skill, accessibility of his location and reasonable prices, noting his prominent status in the community.
Mattress Factory Underpins City Prosperity Growth
The local mattress factory began operations in January 1900, expanding from wholesale to include a thriving factory unit on Roan Street. It features the “Best Bag” felt mattress and emphasizes rapid completion of special orders for prominent clients including MeN. Le Murrell at the Colonial Hotel, highlighting the plant as a sign of progressive business leadership and the city’s bright economic future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Murrell
Imanager
Colonial Hotel
Roan Street
Amicum
Gumps Clothing House Promotes Southern Style and Quality
A regional feature praises Gumps at Main Street for offering the best brands in men’s clothing and gents furnishings. It highlights careful stock selection, attractive displays, and a wide range including Hart Schaffner Marx Schloss, Stetson hats, Regal shoes, and Hanna footwear. It notes LD and H D Gump as respected local leaders behind community progress. A medicinal ad for Deans Ointment claims eczema relief.
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Messrs. L. D
H. D. Guinp
Messrs. "Gumps
Main Street
South
Tennessee
Hart, Schafner & Marx
Schloss Bros. & Co
Stetson & Young
Regal
Hanna
Messrs. LD
H. D. Gump
Also Mentioned on This Page
BANK
Commerce
Washington County
Boards of Public Instruction
Waterman
Christi
Fisher Books
Whitcomb Riley
Conner Brothers
Watauga Hosiery Mill
Ing
W. P. Brownlow
IM. C
Messrs
S.C. Williams
G. C. Sanders
West Market Street
Watauga Avenue
H. W. Pardue
Circus
Eribay
Methates Util
Aoles
Gallen
Tithe World
Karonly
Funny Dackleford
Dollar
House
Miller's Drug Store
Sickle Sane
Watauga Electric CO
S. R. Taylor
J.E. Crockett, Sec
Treas
Market Street
V. C. Remine
Remino
Greenville
Bristol
Dean
Jd. A. Parsons
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