Stockton death damages awarded in Bristol case
In Bristol Tennessee on March 26 the circuit court in Abingdon Virginia awarded C. P. Stockton administrator $8,000 damages against Bristol Telephone Company for the death of William Gordon Stockton. He was electrocuted last spring in Johnson City after climbing a pole to observe repairs. The plaintiff sought $20,900 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol, Tenn
C. P. Stockton
Bristol Telephone Company
Abingdon
Telephone Company
Willam Gordon Stockton
Johnson City
Stockton
White, Penn & Penn
Hutton & Hutton
James B. Cox
Powell, Price & Simmons
Bristol
Society figures travel and city lobbying notes
Lee Hart from Sewanee stayed at home several days while Arwin's representatives including W A Roberts and Isaac Love visited Johnson City last Friday. Capt W H Nelson of Backwoods passed through en route to Bristol for a Shriners meeting. Thad A Cox and city officials including Mayor Miller and Geo C Sells went to Nashville to push a bill for state payment of lighting the Normal school. the bill passed, releasing the city from further liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Nelson
Backwoods
Johnson City
Bristol
Shriners
Thad A. Cox
B. Miller
G. Gilbreath
Geo. C. Sells
D. J. Hickman
Mgr
Amel Smith
Nashville
Society Personal Guests From Bristol Society
Miss Louis People of Johnson City is the guest of Mrs. T. C. Smith on Piedmont avenue. Miss Rhea Hunter of Johnson City, a former V 1. College student, is the guest of Mrs. Hunter Galloway on Oak street. Miss Katherine People of Johnson City visits Virginia Interment College and will stay for a reception tomorrow evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bishop of Johnson City were visitors in Bristol Saturday. Mrs T. H. Morris was in Bristol Saturday from Johnson City.
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Louis People
Johnson City
T. C. Smith
Piedmont Avenue
Rhea Hunter
Hunter Galloway
Oak Street
Katherine People
Virginia Interment College
J. Bishop
Bristol
T. H. Morris
Local measures seek bond issue and more
In Washington county a bond issue of 425000 dollars has already been approved. Several other local measures are listed for consideration at upcoming voting deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
New Railroad Planned From Johnson City To Hickory
A line of the Avery Northwestern railroad company will connect Johnson City with Hickory North Carolina. Officers named include President P. M. Brown of Newland manager W W Barber of Edgemont and general counsel J W Ragland of Newland. The railroad aims to unlock extensive lumber and mineral districts.
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Johnson City
Hickory
N. C
Avery Northwestern Railroad Company
P. M. Brown
Newland
W. W. Barber
Edgemont
J W. Ragland
Former Bristolian to Head Nashville School
A Montgomery dispatch reports Dr. W. B. Martin, former president of Sul lis College and current president of the Woman's College of Alabama, has accepted Ward Belmont College in Nashville. His resignation becomes effective after the present term, with a new successor to be chosen soon. The Nashville story says he may serve as vice president and assist Dr. J. D. Blanton in managing the college while chairing the faculty. Dr. Martin left Bristol five years ago and led the Woman's College of Alabama since its founding.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. B. Martin
Woman's College of Alabama
Sullins College
Ward Belmont College
Nashville
Martin
J. D. Blanton
Bristol
Bristol Courier
Johnson City Mayor Backers Local Legislation Push
Johnson City Mayor S. E. Miller returned from Nashville praising Senator J. R. Gardner and Representative Geo. N. Barnes for advancing local bills. The pair are supporting a market house project for Johnson City and a bill permitting Washington County in the effort.
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S. E. Miller
Nashville
Mr. Miller
J. R. Gardner
Geo. N. Barnes
Johnson City
Washington County
New Warden Implements Limited Changes at Prison
Floyd L. Ambrister, newly appointed warden at Petros state branch Prison, plans few staffing changes and will rely on existing personnel. J.T. Pride of Scott County named deputy warden and general manager. salaries and approvals set by the state board of control. Ambrister asserts efficient leadership, no internal discord, and aims to hire loyal workers from diverse counties while cutting unnecessary offices to save funds. The coal supply remains satisfactory and accountability rests with department heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petros
Floyd L. Ambrister
J.T. Pride
Scott County
Pris
Knoxville Sentinel
President Wilson Calls Mary Tumulty for Thirteenth Birthday
Washington on March 20, President Wilson phoned Mary Tumulty to congratulate her on turning thirteen. The amusing exchange included a playful mix up as Tumulty spoke with the secretary explaining the call. The voice reportedly belonged to the president though the line carried a lighthearted gag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mary Tumulty
Wilson
White House
Joseph P
Head of the Nation and Proper Amendments Made
The article notes the head of the nation proceeding with proper amendments. It highlights formal steps taken by authorities and the resulting policy adjustments.
Operations Resumed By Many Lumber Mills
Bristol March 29 The lumber industry in this section shows greater activity and most mills will be in operation within weeks. Black Mountain Lumber will resume at Bluff City Sul llivan county this week. Kingsport Lumber started near Kingsport with 200 men employed. Atkins Lumber will operate a new mill at Atkins Virginia with several hundred jobs. An accident on the new logging road delayed start last week. J W Heniger of Chilhowie has put into operation several new circular mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Black Mountain Lumber Company
Bluff City
Sullivan County
Kingsport
Stringent Austrian Laws Threaten Stamp Position Offenses
Austrian authorities enforce lese majeste style penalties for altering the official position of a postage stamp on letters. The law targets acts seen as dishonoring the state insignia, with potential arrest and prosecution for offenders in violation.
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P. Davis
Spring Street
Brading-Marshall Lumber Co
Johnson City, Tenn
Lee Hart
Sewanee
Bristol Herald Courier
Myrtie Cothrum
Russellville
Cardus
Cardui
Nashvile School
Frank
Taylor
ISIS
Ziegler
W. B
Frank Taylor
Ss. B. White
Il Spring Street
Ohlo
Wisconsin
Green Mountain
E. D. Hanks Co
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