Personal Mestion and Leat News of the Town
Local brief items from Rogersville area readers note visits and travels of residents including Hendrix from Watauga, Duncan returning to Nashville, May from Jonesboro, and Harris from Knoxville. Mention lodging at European Hotel, shop notices, court visits, and upcoming church events. Also reported are a marriage of H. Clay Jarvis to Lida Mitchell, a potential legislature session for convict care, and a small watch loss near W. Ray’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhickson
Jackson
Jackeon
Bert Branda
SH Hendrix
Watauga
Forice
Geo
Brown
Duncan
Nashville Lane
May
Jonesboro
W.M. Foxtn
Knoxville
Law Court
M. A. McFarland
Holmetalky
Bristol
McGall
Lenn
Love
Erwin
W. J. Taylorie
Rogersville Junction
Election dispute over Beckner ballots in Second Ward
Stl Afier Office counsel for Beckner challenged twelve spoiled ballots that could swing the mayoral race. The case, before Judge Smith, tests whether Osborne’s term expired and if proper notice for his successor election was given. A decision on validity of Hart’s election and the pending term questions draws strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckner
Gharcelor Smith
Momdlay
Hart
Osborne
Public Library Opens In Johnson City May First
Johnson City announces the public library opening on May 1 from 2 to 5 pm in the Eagle building second floor on Margarteet. Ladies who led the effort invite readers to attend and donate books, with guests including the Monday Evening Globe team amid a quiet scene at the stairhead.
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Johnson City
Ouluck P
Eagle Building
Margatreet
Marriage of Paul Shortridge and Bleknor Fearnon
In Washington city a quiet elegant wedding united Paul Shortridge and Bleknor Fearnon. The couple will reside in Washington until the 23rd and then visit Johnson City. The bride, well known here, is popular and charming. friends extend sincere best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobokun
Paul Shortridge
Mied Bleknor Fearnon
Wi-h- Tngton
Tautra Shortridge
Washington
Johnson City
Lidy
Mr. Shortridge
Tren Cosurr
Memory of Sister Cargille A Tranquil Christian Life
The deceased, born April 110 1800 and died March 31 1805 at age 5 years 11 months 21 days, was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Thea W Phillipa. Her life, faith, and missionary spirit left a Christian influence, commended by her pastor for humble, devout conduct and steadfast confidence in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
J. A Cargille
Shia
Liberty Baptist
Fawkine Coety
Cargille
Johnson City Baptist Church
Cargiile
Apenke
House of God
Local Sale Opens With 25 Percent Discount
A sale began Monday April 15 lasting ten days offering a 25 percent reduction on the dollar and proving its value to customers through the introduction.
Col Seth H Yocum Dies in California A City Founder
Col Seth H Yocum died at his Pasaden a California home last week after long service in Johnson City. He helped found the Watauga Tannery and Horton Yocum Co. He served as the city’s first mayor and was highly regarded for civic mindedness. His death ends a notable public life in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth H. Yocum
Pasdadens
California
Yocum
Watauga Tannery
Horton, Yocum & Co
Johnson City
We Want Sell a Baby Marriage Scheme in Washington County
An odd ad touts a baby marriage plan with wholesale direct-from-factory pricing, freight paid, return refunds, and a free catalogue from Agrican Furniture Agency in Gabon. It mentions a small farm with four rooms and keeps vague local details including Sotinwon City and Mus Kare D. Srapeme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Agrican Furniture Agency
Gabon
Baneas
Ny Seth
Sotinwon City
Kare D. Srapeme
Bank rumor and court actions stir Johnson City readers
A disputed note about First National Bank funds, dividend terms, and a receivership by John J. Cox appears in the Bristol Courier and Johnson City letters. The writer urges patience with court processes and hints at asset realization while inviting pensioners to cash cheques via a local scheme.
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First National Bank Veld
Bristol
National Bank
Wntore
John J. Cox
Bris- 11 Courier
Cox
Courier
Johnson City
Receiver
Rh. L. Bresex
N.Y
WATAUGA Town Notes And Arrivals At Home And Work
Dr John Shirley and John McGhee of Clarion Pa visit Watauga to pursue honm and wawrmill interest and will stay for several days. Funeral for Robert Hendrix conducted by Marion Glover at 11 am. J T Reese returns from Palm Beach hotel job as ticket agent for J S I R R. A Reese visits from Tadford Va for family weekend. James St John returns from Carolina with a drove of horses. Mark Hittle called from Baton Rouge to run carrier Dickey Co mill. John W R Lilley once a lawyer now in other work. Rev W J B Morrell preaches at church. Mrs I T Williams improves after illness. Dr A G Emmert of Bluff City in town on business. M S Bennetts brick work advancing. Dr J W Wallace lays foundation for home on Fourth Ave. John B Smith plans new house on Fifth Ave. Carrier Dickey Co loading lumber daily for orders.
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John Shirley
John McGhee
Clarion
Marion Glover
Robert Hendrix
Samuel
Oran Hendrix
J. T. Reese
Royal Poinciana Hotel
Palm Beach
Jacksonville, St Augustine
John W. R. Lilley
W.J. B. Morrell
United Brethren ‘Oltred
I. T. Williams
A. G. Emmert
Bluff City
M.S. Bennett
J. W. Wallace
Fourth Avenue
John B. Smith
Fifth Avenue
Carrier, Dickey & Co
Berhind
Frhe Hill Notes on Easter Weather and Local Events
Frhe Hill reports warm Easter weather with strong sun and favorable prospects for a bountiful rain crop. Rev. Bandy preached at Mt Zion last Sunday, adding five new members. Mrs. Joanne Wine remains ill. Miss Inez Martin visited home folk from Jonesboro. Hodges School closed after exams and declamations taught by T B Crouch. Robi Gray and widow Shipley, formerly Miss Slaughter, wed last Saturday. Mr Chua Hodges and wife plan to move to California soon. Gabe Sylvester praises the towers seen, and warns Tattler about a possible visit from him. f April 23, Sxveos.
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Bandy
Mt Zion
Joanne Wine
Inez Martin
Jonesboro
Hodges School
Crouch
Robi. Gray
Bhipley
Mias Slaughter
Chua Hodges
California
Gabe Sylvester
Gabe
Boarders Wanted For May 1 Rent At Johnson City
Day boarders and alea board sought near Johnson City Tennessee. 100m term details available from Mra TM Craspant. 2 ae Johnson City Tenn, The Dr and Bolton residence East Market erect for rent. Apply to Robert Burrow.
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Alea
Mra
Craspant
Johnson City
Tenn
Dr. &. Bolton
East Market Erect
Robert Burrow
Davy Council Meeting Causes Fire Company Disband Vote
The Davy council met Tuesday with minor items disposed of and reports published. The major chatter centered on appointing a Democrat as Finance chairman, praising Cameron, and a fire company vote ended with a 1 to 4 decision to disband and a new chief and assistant chief appointed before being ratified.
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Miya Hart
Vinar
J. W. Cameron
G. Camper
Rim. Jackson
Streety
Campbell
J.D. Collett
TH. Wellynd
W.C. Snapp
H. Ton
D. H. Jones
M Jackson
Po H. Wolfard
J. M Martin
D. Il. Jones
M. Jackson
Police
J. D. Collette
J. C. Campbell
W. ©. Snapp
Schooly
Martin
J. DB. Collette
McKeehan
L. Armhurst
Missing Links Advertises Wholesale Furniture Prices
Law court adjourned Tuesday after a two day session with no major cases. The only notable matter was Hardii ve Hart malfeasance in office resulting in a mistrial. The case of Watauga Bank vs D. Hunter also ended in mistrial. Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder praised as World’s Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Court
Hardii Ve. Hart
Thecae
Watauga Bank
D. Hunter
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Cullen & Newman
Knoxville, Tenn
Douglas
Sreta
Cordovan
Kaneate
W.L. Douglas
York
L&d
Brixyn
Vropire
Lewis
Johnwin City
New York
American Medical CO
Cincinnati
Poreale
Johnsun City
qMcFarland & Co
Ines
Hill Johnson City, Tena
Jia
A. Martin
Nashville
Anes
Hunter
Smith
John FH. Funestte
Buller
Wastlife
Florence Harris
Brooklyn
Wueitiends
John T. Wilds
Vinitlage Hieister
W. Wilton
Watauga Avenue
Sam Lyle
Ke Fuva
N. Dé. W. Railroad
Ieat
W. P. Hamilton
W. J. Thomas
Tatton
Ida Early
B. Bert Early
Will Boring
Wheeling
Yaey
J. W. Boring
Ue Ia
T. F. Roberts
Antioch
Sampel Mottern
Heidleman
Sullivan County
Eugene Holtsinger
Wistridue
Teorhaw
W. D. Snapp
W. D. Peters
W.U Snapp
Werm Messéas
Toney &J. Brown
Buffalo Street
Gro. R. Brown, Prop'r
Presbyterian Church
W. Ray
Tannery Knob
W. M. Patton
M. Eiseman
Chicago
David Garp
Watauga Avesnue
D. Gump
R. W. Fare
Johnson City Society
Afton
Greeneville Republican
G. Rankin
Hood's
the Public Library
J. A. So
Marnied
Onn
Belles
Iktor
Dafords
Miiataker
Apenka
H. Yorum
B.bruner
Broadway
First National Bank
THE
Davy Council
Mart
LSS
Jorgen
Hielo
Ali
Darefat
Iseelty
Warnul Te Comptroller
wWirtedey
Mont
Ghunoury
Court
Johnson Gily
Washiington County
Teantie Nue
Goh
O'Brien Ny Wal Kile
Beri
Pahlin
Tadrut Af
Fobels
David Coby Peng
Tiaitor Wits
Ruane
Sanat Sali
Fois
Poroheres
Tomey
Ralph Folly Pal Thia
Kujilee Db
Hibs Ab
Johnson City Tiy and Stove CO
THIN
Ivery
OLD Job Stable
Piedmont Hotel
Oxford
W. C. Snapp
M’on
Sia
Coraieg
Main Street
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