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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
2
The Johnson County News at Mountale City announces its weekly Thursday issue under Lyle as editor and owner. It highlights good roads to boost the county, notes John Cherry as prison chief clerk in Nashville, and reflects on Civil War history and leadership, ending with a forward-looking county-focused message.
A fragmented wartime memorial fragment speaks kindly of those who perished and unity across the Union. It notes a desire for peace with other regions and emphasizes honor and restraint in international power. The lines reflect reconciliatory sentiment amid national reflection.
A trio of annual high school debates staged Friday night across Jolmaon City Knoxville and Bristol drew strong enthusiastic crowds. The Knoxville side with Harry King Lawrence Lewis and Elizabeth Hudson argued the affirmative while Johnson City backed William Davenport Edward People and Evelyn Armbrust. Judges included Dr E B Ball Dean J D Hoskins and Dr J C Barnes who ultimately awarded the decision to the negative amid lively discourse and a post event reception hosted by Chi Gamma Delta and R M C clubs.
Mr. R. B. Wagner of Grand Rapids Michigan has secured a 30 year franchise for a Washington County Gas Company project valued at 200000 dollars. The American Gas Construction Company of Newton Ohio will handle construction with work aimed to start in May and finish by August. site acquisition for the plant has not yet occurred.
Johnson City High School defeated Bristol High School in the first annual debate of the Interscholastic Triangular League. The resolution was Resolved That the Army and Navy of the United States should be retained as separate services.
The winning Bristol High team included Robert Miller, Guy L Smith and Miss Louise St John joined by Robert Tor ett Jr James Painter and Miss Mary Glenn Phillips. Judges were J Tilden Scherer president of King College Judge Joseph L Kelly and Prof Phil D Movelock of Emory and Henry.
A lever car operating over the CC and O railway struck the rear of Dr Bowman’s automobile as it crossed the tracks near Clinchfield station on Buffalo street. One axle of the auto broke. Dr Bowman and the automobile force were not injured.
Johnson City residents Sophia McCorkle and T Hendrix visited. Robert Nave attempted elopement with Anna Mae Hicks, but was stopped by his wife. John Watson and Matte Gibson wed near Johnson City. Lucile Andes underwent appendicitis surgery at Memorial Hospital. Benjamin Whaley was killed by a train near Butler after being seen 200 yards away. Whaley, a 58-year-old farmer, left a widow and several children.
Central hotel hosts Mr and Mrs C T Long of Johnson City today while Armbrust and Charley Richards handled city business. B F Stafford of Johnson City conducts business here Tuesday. B Feathers relocates family to Johnson City with public well wishes. W H Brown of Johnson City visits brother A R Brown and family on Main Street this city.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society met in annual convention at the M. B. church in Johnson City. Delegates arrived from Morrigtown Greensville Bristol and other towns for the gathering.
Boone's Creek Seminary will close April 24 to 27. Rev. George Green of Tohnaan Cly preaches the historic sermon Sunday April 26. Commencement on April 27 with Prof. J. Crouch of Johnson City delivering the address. Graduating class includes Hattie Hodges, Mary Koe fauver, Mary E. Clark, Clara Belle ouch, Bonnie Belle Baker, Willie Hunt, Marian Sells, Roy Miller, George Crumley, Hubert Leonard, and Reeves Hays.
The Improvement league at Columbus Power School held a meeting where Mrs L. D. Gump, president of the Central association, gave an informative talk on EVIES and progress for the league.
Bristol Tenn April 1 Mrs Mary Mayfield who came here from Johnson City this evening identified by positive evidences that it was her husband Jesse Mayfield whose dead body was found in Beaver Creek here last Sunday A picture of her baby and another picture taken from the dead man s pockets she identified She thinks her husband was killed by a train DeVaulte no longer claim the site to be that of Benj DeVault
Central Baptist Church opened its club rooms Friday evening with a reception by Rev and Mrs. Geo George Green marking the twentieth anniversary of Dr Green's ordination. An excellent program of music and speaking followed, and refreshments were served.
Mrs. W E Munsey widow of the late Dr I B Munsey died at her Washington home Thursday night. Funeral conducted at M E church south, burial in the old cemetery. She is survived by five children. Munsey Memorial at Johnson City named for Dr Munsey.
In Chancery at Johnson City the case Quaker Made Skirt Company et al v Phillip Taylor, creditors of Phillip Taylor are urged to join as parties and prove claims by July 1, 1996 or be barred from assets. They are enjoined from filing separate suits against Phillip Taylor except by petition in the pending cause. Dated April 12, 1915. W. Cars, Clerk and Master.
In the Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee Willé B Johnston sues W A Johnston and Edna F Johnston non residents must appear by the first Monday of June to defend or the bill will be confessed. Notice to be published four consecutive weeks in the Comet. April 14 1915. dW Cass Clerk and Master.
Sheriff sale notice from Johnson City Tennessee announces a rendition exponas leading to sale of real estate on April 16 1915 to satisfy a January 20 1916 judgment of 337.59 plus costs. Properties include Lots in West Park and Little and Davis Additions fronting Tenth Avenue Dominion Street Ivy Street and an alley rear. Deputy Walters notes the sale and homestead rights for W R Johnson.
Applications for loans from 100 to 10000 on improved and unimproved town property and lands. 8 percent interest, payable annually or semiannually. Terms one to ten years. Require description, location, valuation of security, improvements and value. Seek country representatives to appraise property and act as exclusive agents. Send two character references and postage for blanks and reply. Atlanta Georgia.
Jonesboro on April 15 announces John H Hankal has been elected marshal, succeeding H Boyd. Hankal, a longtime police officer, will lead town law enforcement as the new marshal.
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