The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-01-26
WHOLE NO. 1877
THE MEN WHO SELL.
A Comet Reporter Finds Something
of Interest to Say Concerning
Our Business Men

This city has gained quite reputa.
tion rs TO its business men, being
shrewd, energetic and uniailngly
courteous, and no frmis more worthy
of eulogiSm than the prominent mer-
camille company Of Christian, HosS 4
Hodge, which became established
originally three years ago-and early
in 1887 as presently titled, Their
handsome business structure OF brick
is commodious, and made particularly
ATTRACTIVE by excellent display Of all
under the title Of general merchandise.
The variety and quality OF goods
would meet the approval Of the most
fastidiouS, and the dealing in produce,
which requires a capacious warehouse
causes quite an influx of agricuIturists.
Wiley NJ, Christian, Esq., the senior
partner of the institution, is a native
OF Roane county, Tenn. In youth he
studied painting, and showed inherent
genius, and ss a son Of King Crispin
proved his possession of skill. When
the war clarion sounded he joined the
rank and file of the 1st Tennessee In
fantry, and step by step became lieu
tenant. After the surrender Mr..
Christian located at Kingston, Tenn,
in mercantile business, succeeding
which he became prominent in iron
interests in Carter county. Three
years ago he ct OSe Johnson City rs a
permanent abode, and has became
not only City Father hut an infuen.
tial and most popular citizen.
A. f. H0ss WAS born near the Corpo-
rate limits Of johnson City, which now
rests upon the farm Of Montgomery
HOss, Esq, one Of the able agricuItu-
rists OF the region. Mr.. A. F. Hoss
studied vigorously at the celebrated
uscuum College, and is a gentleman
OF scholarly attainments and business
capacity.
c. W. Hodge, the junior partner is
native OF Sullivan county, and since
early boyho0d has been in mercantile
life. His record as a merchant and
ny a social gentleman is untarnshed,
and Mrssrs. Christian, Hoss & Hodge
combine all the attributes which cause
success and the happiest OF business
relations.
ought to add that Mr.. Chistan is
not one only in name. rs he is promi-
nent in church affairs and in every
good act and deed.
The first Bank in Washington coun-
ty, Tennessee, opened its doors for the
transaction Of general banking, i'll all
its branches, in May, 1886.
With ample capital and financiering
ability, joined with tact, promptitude
and untarnished record, the success
OF the Bank of johnson City has been
phenomenal The structure occupied
is admirably furnished, and contains
one of the best vaults in the State. 1t
is not only roomy but il proof against
the fire-fend and his human acces.
sorry, and with Halls patent time lock
shows the acme of inventive genius
and mechanical skill
The Bank OF Johnson City is not
only bank and state Depository, but
also headquarters for fire and life in
surance, representing the most reliable
companies in America and Great
Britain.
The correspondents OF the Bank OF
Johnson City include the National
Bank of Deposit New York City and
the Merchants Bank OF Knoxville,
institutions Of financial strength and
wide influence.
Amid the numerous additions to
Johnson City, in contemplation, is IL
bank building, which in elegance, con-
venience and equipment will be an
honor to the ambition Of this city and
the entire region.
]. f. Crandall, Esq, the President
OF the Bank Of Johnson City, became
initiated into banking circles when
but seventeen years Of age, and he has
ably. filled positions OF responsibility
in leading financial institutions in
Illinois State. The gentleman pos
sesses not only capital but is an astute,
shrewd and safe fnancier, in whose
hands all banking transactions arc
reliably and promptly dealt with.
Mr. Crandall is thoroughly progres.
sive, and has oentered his interests
with the wish and the capacity to aid
the public veal and develop this coun-
try's resources. He is man OF quick
perception and action, and the ad.
vantage OF his having chosen johnson
City as home cannot be too highly
estimated.
He is the Treasurer of the johnson
City Furniture Company, which will
employ the coming season 100 men
He is interested in the Tobacco Works
recently established, He owns min
er4l lands, and is prominent mem.
Der of land companies. Mr.. Crandal
has caused the erection of one Of this
finest residences in the place, and hal
given a tangible augury as to thC
coming greatness OF this belt o
country.
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