Local Notes Among Strangers and Service Calls
A stream of social and military news from Greeneville and nearby towns lists Edith Pexton Lyle returning to uncle James Lyle at Strawberry Plains and Morristown area, Louise Martin from Lynchburg, and Zola Denton from Washington College. Marines James Gilmer serves, and promotions abound as many locals join or advance in the armed forces and naval reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Pexton Lyle
James Lyle
Strawberry Plains
Mises Thorn
Morristown
Louise Martin
Lynchburg
Local Company A prepares for camp and enlistment
PMEFORMS FOR LOCAL COMPANY Company A has received a full outfit of uniforms and a hospital corps unit is en route. Maj. Cass leads a battalion to Fountain City for two weeks of camp and training. Enlistment is open, with Mr Guy Le Smith Jr drilling the boys and the unit expected to be ready for hard work soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Riverside Scout Group Adds New Members
A whimsical verse lists Ralph, Guy, Frances, Philip, Martha, Huna, and Robert as cheerful youths in Wis A.D. OT. The poem highlights playful acts and friendly bonds among the children, celebrating their energy and kindness.
Civil Service exam for postmaster set for Elizabethton
The postoffice department orders a Civil Service examination for the postmaster at this place to fill a vacancy caused by A C Bowers resignation. The exam will be held September 1 at Elizabethton. Eligibility requires residence in the office delivery area and ages 21 to 65. Also notes Mrs Deadvick returns from Bristol visit and Jay Lane opens barber shop with three barbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
A. C. Bowers
Elizabethton
Deadvick
Bristol
Battery C 18 Highly Praised by Knoxville Soldiers
The article praises Battery C from Knoxville after a year of training. It notes the soldiers’ increased weight, equipment, discipline, and physical fitness. The piece compares their look and readiness to European troops and highlights intelligence and enthusiasm as key strengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Wail Field
Ohio
Amertes
Mmm
Thas
Annual Stockholders Meeting of East Tennessee and WNC Railroad
The East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company calls its annual meeting of stockholders at the company office in Johnson City Tennessee on Wednesday September eleventh at twelve o'clock noon. Purpose is to elect a Board of Directors for the coming year and consider other business. A H H Fishen, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Venn
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company
Tennessee
A. HH. Fishem
Civil Service Stenography Courses Promoted By Mail
The President of the Civil Service Commission urges stenographers and typists for Washington. The ad claims high demand, wages from 85 to 125 dollars monthly, and offers mail courses in Civil Service bookkeeping and simplified shorthand with a money back guarantee. It touts a large number of satisfied former students and promotes a coupon to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Sali
Mercantile Bookkeeping
Coupon Draughon’s College Ad From The Comet
A clipped Johnson City Comet notice advertises Draughon’s College in Nashville offering home study courses in bookkeeping shorthand penmanship and related subjects. The letter requests information on a new teaching plan said to make learning easier by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draughon's College
Nash * Ville
Tenns
Johnson City
Tenn
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Epgede Parsons
Ble Perenta, Sae
Zola Denton
Washington College
Ius
Marion Witton Hie
Mitou Peenor
Bia
Mary Luther Wright
North Carolina
William Gilmer
Navy
Willian
Sam
Kirk Ring
Roanoke
W. A. Smoot
Nashville
Atv
J. R. Miller
Misa Mable Haun
Whitesburg
Pinke
Lummers Lyte
James. Lyte
Ora
Harry Lusk
Naval Reserve
Los Angeles
Cal
James Lyte
Tem
Mamie Parrott
Alice Henderson
I. C. McCall
Greeneville, Fla
Mire
Ewald
Mary Snab Conner
Paul Mitchell
Petersburg
G. V. Mitchell
Mise Myrtle Cooper
Miss Maud Cooper Eee
George N. Barnes
Atlanta
Eve Gen. Kogley
Walter Clemens
Frank Taylor
Banner Elk District
N.C
Mint Louise
Melving
Harris
Mrs
Strawberry Plaine
McCrmy
B.C. Philips
Davghter
Mildred
Jefferson City
Misa Ruth Henderson
John W. Lacy
James Glimer
B.C
Marke Manship
Jun Joy
J. 0. Gilmor
Watsissavenue
H. HL Puray
Herting-Hall-Marvin Safe Company
Hamilton
Wee
Livut
Lee Hart
Hurr
Tstac Murr
Frank Crumley
Toledo
Oho
Merchant Marine
Boston
Mau See
Lyle Bruner
Minson City
Greeneville
S.C
Leon Springs
Tex
Hrance
Joe
Ideau Parts
R. L. Bruner
Roan Mountain
Sam Carr
Fur
Cargiltend
Geo
Hurlbut
Shuai Roberts
Kely
Reser
Lirthov
Messrs
Cates
Carr
Keley
Reese
Carr Brothers
Cloudland
Chas. Cargiile
Geo. R. Hurlbut
Mater
Kingsport
Nel
Julian
A.D. A
Ralph
Guy
Frances
Philip
Ioo
Martha Sweet
Huna
Robert
A.D
Jay Lane
Pacific Points St
ADJ
East Tennessee and Western North Rolina Batl
Osuar M
Hart Building
Gardner
Armbrust-Smith
Lee FP
Miller
Unaka National Bank
Miller & Seiler
Maver
Iwantu Comfort
W. H. Brewer
National Soldiers Home
Virginia
Todd
Thedford’s
W. F. Pickle
Rising Fawn
Thedford
The
Bristol Telephone Co
H. M. Smith Company
HO Buffalo Si
Johnson City Coal, Ice & Creamery Co
BE Laval
de Laval
Creamerye Tan
Ourself
Laval
J. R. Illingworth
Hall
Cheney & CO
Brey
Gil Urry
Vasant Y
Kit the Parrot
Eaev
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