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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
3
Notice states that G W Baars seeks renewal of Certificate No 71 for two shares in Kant Tonnesnos and Western North Carolina Railroad Company lost by A Jobe on May 26 1882. Administrators Beston and Hunter sworn, before notary, March 24 1908. Filing for renewal of the lost stock certificate.
A crowded snippet of Erwin and nearby towns lists Rev. D Z White, Col C P Toneray, Miss Catherine Wilson, Miss Carrie Smith, and Mrs M J Gump among numerous visitors, travelers, and residents. Reports note addresses, visits to Jonesboro and Bristol, arrivals from Washington and New York, repairs offered by W C Pierce, and pending travel to Nashville for a Grand Commandery meeting. Includes medical notes, a drug advert, and local business activity.
Administrator McGonagle Carter County seeks renewal of Certificate No 56 for one share of stock in the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company. The certificate was issued to Landon Carter on September 18, 1841. Affidavit sworn March 18, 108, 1287 before Notary J. William.
Obituary and local notices recount the life of Brert Alexander Shipley of Lisborne and Jonesboro, a prominent East Tennessee Republican figure and businessman. The piece notes his death after illness, his heirs including Albert L. Shipley and Walter P. Shipley, and his long service as county court official and party organizer. Funeral details at the Methodist church, with Masonic rites and numerous tributes from Bristol, Johnson City, and Washington county.
Chancellor Hal H. Haynes appoints Albert I. Shipley clerk and master to fill the unexpired term of his father. J. BR. Gardner is reappointed deputy for Johnson City. Rev. W. M. Vines receives a new call from a Brooklyn church and may set his own salary if he accepts.
In the Pound Chester D Allen Jr hosted teachers and the tenth grade graduating class at his Walnut Street home on Friday evening April 17. Prize winners Misa Barton Patsy McDonough and Miss Mettetal received awards in games and contests. Decoration honored the class colors blue and white and refreshments followed. The Commercial Club received bulletins from the USDA for free farming information and libraries. A reward notice offers a light red cow with white markings for pound fees. unclaimed, the animal will be auctioned in one week.
Albert Johnson, a colored man, was arrested for the alleged murder of Geo M Smith, a farmer and relative of Guy. John T Cox was shot on Sixth Street Saturday night and died. In Bristol, a large crowd gathered amid fears of mob violence. police moved Johnson to Jonesboro and then to Washington County jail for safety.
Carmack announced for governor while opposing statewide prohibition, later shifting views after a Model License League remark. He defended his candidacy as an honest stand for Memphis Nashville and Chattanooga voters, arguing his stance fit the political moment before changing positions.
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