Local notes and scandal mix in Johnson City era item
A fragmented Johnson City column reports on crimes and political clashes, including Mrs. Castle shooting Mr. Craig in New York, Crimps removal victory for Bam Heiskell and Bill Ledgerwood, and notes on Foy W. Dulaney’s Jamaica letters and financial statements. It mentions water questions, Atlantic Coast Line, and local press pleas for reader input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle
Mr. Craig
New York
Craig
Bam Heiskell
Bill Ledgerwood
Knoxville
Heiskell
Ledgerwood
Littleton Aims For Middle Tennessee District Attorney
Jesse M. Littleton of Winchester travels to Washington after telegrams from Congressmen Brownlow and Austin urging him to meet President Taft. Tillman seeks reappointment for a third term with Brownlow backing and endorsements from N. W. Hale and Newell Sanders. Taft’s decision reportedly to consult Judge H. H. Lurton on the district attorney appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse M. Littleton
Winchester
United States
Middle Tennessee
Washington
W. P. Brownlow
Richard W. Austin
Taft
Litcleton
A. M. Tillman
Tillman
Littleton
Brownlow
N. W. Hale
Tennessee
Newell Sanders
H. H. Lurton
Nashville American
Stag Dinner at High Point South in Johnson City
Rev. John T. Wilds hosted a formal stag dinner at High Point South, sister Mrs. H. W. Wilson’s home, featuring hand painted panels and china. Attendees included Er. F Young, Dr. Hall of Plum Tree, MN C, Frank Taylor, Joe P. Summers, H. W. Wilson, and Cy H. Lyle. a $100 reward note appears amid the social column and an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Wilds
High Point South
Johnson City
8. W. Wilson
Wilsom
Dr. Wilds
Er. F Young
Dr. Hall
Plum Tree
MN. C
Frank Taylor
Joe P. Summers
W. Wilson
Cy H. Lyle
Extradition Papers For Foy W. Dulaney Forwarded
Extradition papers for Foy W. Dulaney were returned for correction and forwarded to Gov. Patterson and then to Washington for President Taft's signature. The papers were required in triplicate with copies filed with the governor and the state department in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foy W. Dulaney
Death of Geo Fulmer Prominent Boones Creek Citizen
Georgie Fulmer died at his Boones Creek home last Wednesday due to paralysis. Son of the late John Fulmer, he leaves one son, John Fulmer. Funeral held at his son's home with interment at Longmire cemetery.
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Georgie Fulmer
Boones Creek
John Fulmer
Masonic Order
George Fulmer
Longmire
Conkling High School Chooses New Principal
Prof. J. N. Humphrey is elected to lead Conkling High School for the year, succeeding Guy R. Chase who leaves to practice law. Assistants include Misses Mary Barnes, Vis ta DeVault, Belle Cloyd and Payne who will run the music department. School opens September 6.
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J. N. Humphrey
Conkling
Guy R. Chase
Humphrey
Mary Barnes
Vista DeVault
Belle Cloyd
Payne
Afternoon Reception at Pine and Roan Streets
Mrs. Harry W. Lyle hosted a Thursday afternoon reception at her home on Pine and Roan streets. Misses A K and Mary Hardy led a large gathering with Mesdames Miller Blackwell Emily Miller and Katherine Watson assisting and refreshments served in the dining room while Annie Miller and Nelle Carr presided at the punch bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Lyle
A. K. and
Mary Hardy
Pine and
Roan Streets
Mesdames Miller
Blackwell
Emily Miller
Katherine Watson
Annie Miller
Nelle Carr
Muse Lusk Marriage in Rev Childs Home
At Rev J B Childs residence last Thursday evening P O Muse and Miss Lyan Lusk joined in marriage. Only a few intimate friends attended. The bride, youngest daughter of Mrs John Lusk, is praised as attractive and popular and the couple receive best wishes for a happy life together.
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J. BR. Childs
P.O. Muse
Lyan Lusk
John Lusk
Mr. Muse
Pet
Phattest
Ex Gov Porters Choice For His Successor
Ex Governor James D Porter, president of Peabody college for teachers, prefers a prominent educationist as his successor. He names Woodrow Wilson of Princeton, and says he would consider J M Baldwin of Johns Hopkins or John Dewey of Columbia if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Porter
Peabody College For Teachers
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
J. M. Baldwin
Johns Hopkins
John Dewey
Columbia
City council debates water supply price and bonded vote
An adjourned meeting discusses water plant valuation, riparian rights, and cost estimates. Officials weigh purchasing the Watauga Water Co. or building a new system to source water from Indian Springs, with a bond election proposed for September 11, 1909.
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May
Dunlap
Watauga Warer Company
Major Dunlap
R. L. Blevins
Britol
Unicoi
Alderman Wofford
B. White
Cox
Water Company
Indian Springs
Alderman Resignation Leads to Baldwin Election to Seat
The board unanimously adopted a resolution and accepted Alderman J. W. Cass's resignation. By consent, J. C. Baldwin was nominated to fill the unexpired term and elected. Baldwin, formerly from the Second ward, vacated his seat by moving to the Fourth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cass
Wofford
J. C. Baldwin
Mr. Baldwin
Virginia Mines Win Large Coal Supply Contract
News reports Virginia mines led by OC and C mines secure a consolidated contract for daily coal shipments to Carolina mills. Multiple territory mills join to bargain for favorable terms, with GC and O mines of Virginia noted as winners this year.
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Carolinas
Gc, &O, Nines
Virginia
John W. Houston Dead in Sullivan County
John W. Houston of Blut City died Wednesday from heart disease and dropsy at 71 years old. A longtime member of the M. E. Church South, he served in the State War. He leaves seven children including G. J. Menard and J. W. Houston. Funeral from Totas this morning with interment at Popwar Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Houston
Blut City
Sullivan County
Tia
Mr. Houston
M. 1 Church
South
Watr
G. J. Menard
J. W. Houston
Popwar Ridge
East Tennessee Tour Chosen For Normals Site Review
Nashville reports the state board of education will begin evaluating East Tennessee sites for state normal schools. The inspection tour will start September 1 with a visit to East Tennessee locations led by Litwin.
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Nashville, Tenn
State Board of Education
East ‘Tennessee
State Normals
East Tennessee
Litwin
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