Comet notes editor and staff in Cherlatien Tenn
The Comet weekly of Johnson City Tenn lists staff including Editor Cy Hy Lyle and Business Manager Cy HL Lyle. It reports a bondholder notice with none holding percent or more. The paper congratulates Prof. S. W. Sherrill on his appointment as Superintendent of Public Instruction by Gov. Rye.
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Johnson Clir
Tenn
Cy Hy Lyle
Johnson Oly
Tenn Manajinge
Cy HL
Lyle
Dotinsin City
Penn
Orger
Buiter
Anil
Prof
8. W. Sherrill
Rye
Senator Gardner Seeks Fox Protection in Tennessee Counties
A voice from old time notes Senator Gardner has introduced a bill to safeguard foxes in Washington Carter Unicoi and Johnson counties. The piece recalls an 1830s legislative effort when Governor Seyler urged swift passage and warned that five years of delay could deplete fox skins in the Watauga district, a claim seen as plausible then and perhaps prophetic now.
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Gardner
Washington
Carter
Unicoi
Johnson
Tennessee Legislatire
Seyler
Watauga
Nashville
Patterson in Washington En route to Salisbury after Akron lecture
Former Tennessee governor M R Patterson passed through Washington on the way to Salisbury from Akron where he spoke on nationwide prohibition. He held a positive spirit for continuing forum speaking and avoided Tennessee political commentary, noting interest in the fate of the statewide primary bill before the Tennessee legislature.
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M. R. Patterson
Tennessee
Washington
Salisbury
N. C
Akron
Ohio
Knoxville Sentinel
Munsey Easter Dinner and Fair Draw Big Crowd
The Munsey Easter Dinner and Munsey Easter Fair attracted a large crowd with about 250 at dinner and roughly the same at supper. Attendees enjoyed high quality cakes, baked goods, and candy from local vendors while the Rainbow Tea showcased stylish hospitality. A Gospel Feast invitation welcomed all, with a big choir and a Jenny Lind singer and Doctor Crowe inspiring attendees.
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Munsey
Jesus
Jenny Lind
Doctor Crowe
H. 8
Fish
New Tennessee Public Instruction Chief Named
Prof. FW Sherrill is appointed superintendent of public instruction for Tennessee. He leads the East Tennessee Normal School model school in Johnson City, age about 48, with prior roles in Paris and various Tennessee schools. His selection follows expiration of current terms and support from educators across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
FW. Sherrill
Sperintendent
Tennessee
Sherrill
Exet
Tennessee State Normal School
Johnson City
Middle
West Tennessee
Tenessee
First Presbyterian
Paris
Tike
Rye
H.thompson
Hooper
J. W. Brister
State Department of Public Instruction
Allies Will Win Says Pridio Letter From Dowding
A letter from Dowding in Liverpool dated May 17 discusses England and France mobilization, 3,000,000 troops, and the prospect of a large forward move toward the German frontier. He notes high casualties, 140,000 total losses, and predicts coming offensives as spring thaws. He cites past English army service and U S lumber ties, urging confidence in Allied strength despite heavy slaughter.
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Pridio
Apr
Emedy
Brine
Johnson City
England
de A Df Kimmons
America
Bristol
Dulingun
France
Mr. Dowding
Piphue
Joss
United States
Tommy Atkins
New Nashville Police Superintendent Appointment Expected
The incoming official arrives in Nashville to assume office as changes to force personnel loom. Several key positions will be filled by the new superintendent with many applicants. The state superintendent of public instruction earns $2,000 annually, and Prof. Sherril will resign at East Tennessee Normal to relocate to Nashville.
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Nashville
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Sherril
East Tennessee Normal
Nashvil
Report of Work for Associated Charities in Johnson City
Article recounts charity work in Johnson City led by Rev. A C Clemens. It includes financial details from April 1 1914 to March 1915, noting Clemens received 11210 of receipts plus $12 for prior work, and reports total support of $5850 with $435 from local sources. Officials urge permanent funding.
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Johson City
A. C. Clemens
Johnson City
Burleson
Clemens
Associated Charities
The French Shoppe Opens In Johnson City
Madame Rose of Chicago opens The French Shoppe at 107 Roan Street in the former Nurone barber room. A Marinella System graduate, she promises refined styling and a full line of toilet goods and hair items with ample staff. Opening Thursday April 15 at 9 am. A 25 cent courtesy credit is offered for work within 20 days.
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Johnson City
First Cass Ladies
Madame Rose
Chicago
Ill
Roan Street
Nurone
Marinella
Doubt Over Bowers Bills Course Flows From Five Day Rule
Nashville reports a legal uncertainty over the Bowers and capital punishment bill. If the five day clock runs during legislative recess the bill becomes law, potentially saving or denying death to a condemned man depending on Gov. Rye's action or inaction. Courts may decide the issue as officials call it highly complicated.
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Nashville
Heias
Gov. Rye
Final judgments eyen near beer dealers in Hamilton county
Final judgments were entered in nuisance cases against near beer dealers in Hamilton county. Defendants paid costs and injunctions were made perpetual. Decrees bar entry into any sale of intoxicants and prohibit leasing properties for such business. Sheriff ordered to auction any valuables found.
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Chattanooga
McReynolds
Hamilton County
Circuit Court Jolerk
Bracken Elected Chairman of Tennessee Election Board
Nashville April 4 Capt James M Bracken of Dyersburg was chosen chairman of the state board of election commissioners succeeding Sam M Young of Dixon Springs whose term ended This comes as I J Pardue of Ashland City was named secretary to replace J R Penland The board will appoint county election officials for Tennessee s 96 counties at the May 11 meeting in Nashville
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Nashville
State Board of Election Commissioners
Capital
James M. Bracken
Dyersburg
Sam M. Young
Dixon Springs
I. J. Pardue
Ashland City
J. R. Penland
East Tennessee
County Board of Election Commissioners
Tennester
Jr. C. U. A. M. Holds Annual Meeting in Johnson City
The annual Jr. C. U. A. M. gathering will convene in Johnson City on May 11 and 12. Delegates from across the state are expected, with a planned program designed to ensure a pleasant visit for all attendees.
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Johnson City
Johnson City Chancery Court Notice To Defendants
In the Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee it appears from the sworn bill that defendants Gary Fred and L R Tiner owe no payment on the Buile of Tennessee and have attempted to mortgage complainants interests. An attachment is levied on the property and publication is required for four weeks in the Comet urging them to appear before the Clerk and Master by the First Monday in May or the bill will be confessed. April 8 1915 J W Cass Clerk and Master Vines Price Sols. 1605
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L. R. Tiner
Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tennessee
Gary, Fred
Sail Court
Galloway-Peake Company
Swift & Company
D. F. Dolan
W. Cromiley
D. P
Washington County
D. Daelan
Comet
Jolson City
J. W. Grumley
Bill
Herman Machel
Tennessey
Tehreof
J. L. Hilbert
J. Stanley Barlow
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Johnson City Tennessee
Public sale to settle Queenie Johnson and W R Johnson tied real estate in Johnson City. Lot No 3 in Little & Davis Addition fronting 4 feet on Tenth Avenue and running to a rear alley described in 1904 deed to Jno L Davis and wife Queenie Insco. Levied on as property of Queenie Johnson and W R Johnson with rights of homestead remaining. Sale date April 16 1915 in front of the courthouse during legal hours for cash to the highest bidder.
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Law Court
Johnson City
Tennessee
Court House
Little & Davis
Tenth Avenue
Jno. L
Alico
West Park
Tenn
Dominion Street
Tenth Ave
Queenie Johnson
W. R. Johnson
Ivy Street
Notice to J C Rogers and P C Dukes in Chancery Court
In Johnson County Tennessee a chancery cause requires J C Rogers and P C Dukes, both nonresidents, to appear before the Clerk on or before the First Monday of May next as proceedings proceed in the case of Mra Nanie L Sabin et al.
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Mra
Nanie L. Sabin
Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tennessee
J. C, Rogers
P. C
Dukes
State of
Coal for all purposes fills orders this time
Advertisement urges customers to buy coal and warns other fuels are inferior. Promises lean, slow burning coal with intense heat and offers to fill orders now.
Money to Loan Offered by Home Iee & Coal Co
Applications for loans from 100 to 10000 dollars on improved or unimproved town property and farm lands. Interest rate straight with annual or semiannual payments. One to ten year terms. Describe location valuation and security. Southern Office Southeast Mortgage Loan Assn Atlanta Ga seeks country reps and requires character references and postage for blanks.
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Southern Office
Southeastern Mortgage Loan Assn
Natl Bank Bldg
Auanta
Deformant and attachments in Tennessee court actions 1914 1915
The document records legal actions in Johnson City Tennessee involving defendants such as D. Dae Lan and Herman Machel, nonresidents not served by process. It orders publication in the Johnson City Comet for four weeks, notices appearances before Justices of the Peace, and sets defense deadlines including May 1, 1915 and June next.
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CY Hi. Lyle
Johor City
Gov. Patterson
Parsons
Dell
NEW State
Jownson City Wan
Thompson
Hostetter
Buffalo Street
Harley-Davidson
H. M. Smith CO
Woimg
Thedford
Blackdraught
Chas. A. Ragland
Madison Heights
Church Conference
Bowers
Rbracken
Palm Beach
ST. Clair
and Fisher
Grover ST
Gary
U. K
James Tiner
J. W
CASS
Vines & Price
J. W. Cabs
Harr & Burrow
Crouch’s Book Store
Main Street
Henderson Grocery Company
Wee W. BR. Johnson and Wife
J. 6. Rogers and
Dukes Galloway-Pease Company
Home Iee & Coal Company
Jahnsen Ray Ke
Lae Bose
Satisfyine
Dendesia
PO Q. Milne
J.P
Maton
Minnie Machel
Ss. B. White
Spring Street
W.P. Davis
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