Tribute to Sister Ruth Lamb Brightens Funeral Note
A lengthy obituary honors Ruth Lamb, who died after illness at 18. Born and educated locally, she excelled in school and college, favored church life, and inspired many. The piece recalls a note to her father from childhood and describes a sorrowful farewell at Mungey Memorial church with music, prayers, and community tributes.
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Neighbors
Sarah Broyles
Ate Gilmer
Lena Sanders
Dorothy Cure
Katherine Wilson
Martha Allen Martin
Fred King
Fan Broyles
Stephen Sanders
Lonnie McCown
Guy Seaver
Elmer Beats
Oule Hill
Surrender cries stir Tennessee race debate in papers
The Chattanooga Times and others push surrender as Governor Patterson contends with a re election bid. The piece links Republican strategy, Taft era politics, and Civil War era imagery, noting lingering Tennessee vote counts and possible shifts before November.
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Chattanooga Times
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Republican Party
Klooper
Rock Island
Goto Prise
Tennessee
Taft
South
Pittsburg
Hereford cattle to be shown at Appalachian Exposition
Gilber Hies of Eminence Kentucky will bring a celebrated Hereford herd to the Appalachian Exposition stock show. On Friday at the exposition grounds, Gilmer Bros will conduct a public auction featuring 10 high quality young bulls and 11 females. For details contact Gill ner Hrog Eminence Ky or A Morgan Knoxville Tenn.
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Tenn
May Head The Memphis School
Prof Jones, Tennessee state superintendent of public instruction, is favored by the Memphis board of education to become Memphis city schools head. Jones, a Bristol resident, visits there occasionally and is well known locally.
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Tennessee
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Bristol
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Memphis
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Board of Education
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Firletol News
Judge Moon for the Ticket in Tennessee Race
Judge John A Moon declares the issue national and Democratic loyalty as he campaigns in Tennessee Third District. He condemns Republican efforts, supports the straight Democratic ticket, and vows to travel the district to rally voters amid looming contest with John Barry as potential opponent.
Managua Falls as Estrada Declares Presidency
Alarm spreads as Nicaraguan revolutionists seize Managua. Cablegrams confirm General Juan Estrada is proclaimed president of a reunified republic while Madriz loyalists retreat. In Chicago, Lee O New Brownne bribery trial resumes with White set as first witness and testimony about a $1000 vote for Lorimer.
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Managua
Madria
Jose Dolores Estrada
Juan J. Estrada
Nicarangan
Chicago
Lee O'New Itrowne
Lorimer
Kersten la
Altoroey Wayolin
Charles A White
Oulton
White
Browne
Judie Kemten
Mesure Jey
St. Louis
Chuckey Valley Breezes in Bristol Conference News
Local notes from Chuckey Valley recount Rev. Sidney Rowe and others returning from Bristol conference in Virginia for a plenicfest. Details include Wesleyan Sunday School event on August 2 with speakers and attendees, a public quarrel between Molly Wilson and Courtney Ferguson, real estate visits, and plans for an expo Knoxville audience. Mary Nelson’s move to Knoxville is noted along with local visitors Neilly Wilson and the Jones brothers.
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Bristol
Virginia
Wenley
Baster ‘Taylor
Okinhoma
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Bauer B. Prozier
Johnson City
Braner
Conking
St. Louis
A. Roy
Stanon
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Clark's Creek
Rev
Tearplin
Knoxville
Mary Nelson
Conkling
Knox County
Neilly Wilson
Ohio
Measra
Robert
Ben Jones
Marriage Romance Binds Miss Birdwell and F G Archer
The Lexington Herald reports the quiet marriage of Miss Birtie M. Birdwell of Johnson City Tennessee and F G Archer of Saginaw Michigan in Lexington yesterday. The couple met in Florida last winter and plan a visit to Winchester before settling in Saginaw. Their romance has drawn much local interest and well wishes.
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Herald
Birtie M. Birdwell
Johnson City
Tenn
F.G. Archer
Kaginaw
Mich
Jett
Winchester
Florida
Saginaw
Kentucky
Tennessee
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Usis
Hyder's store burned last night on Marzile street
Fire destroyed Joe Hyders store and contents after a rapid blaze reported on Marzile street. The dwelling nearby was spared by swift fire department action though the storehouse was a total loss and the building collapsed.
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Marzile Street
Hon Thad Cox Honored by Local Bar
The law court met this morning to elect a special judge for the OTL in the absence of the regular judge. A R Johnson placed Cox as favorite by ballot, and Cox was unanimously chosen by the bar to serve as special judge. Cox, already known to the Jolson City bar, is praised for handling court duties with veteran ease amid ongoing discussions of a possible vacancy.
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Ex Senator Call of Florida In Critical Condition
Washington August 24 The former Florida senator Call was removed from his residence to a hospital yesterday after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. He remains unconscious and death could occur at any time, with his condition described as critical.
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Aig
Willingen Call
Plothly
Lis Jane
Miss Belle Miller Honored In Fortunate House Party
Miss Belle Miller was feted by guests Mew WO, Faucet, Mise Helle Miller, and Mrs. D. H. Willan last Friday afternoon. Five tables of forty-two were set in the reception suite and veranda. Mrs. Rasong won first prize and Mrs. Walter McCole received the cut trophy. Location noted as Newport Main Talk.
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Debauched politics shake Sibley bid for Congress
Sibley, a former congressman from Pennsylvania, withdrew his candidacy on the Republican ticket amid a late night arrest for alleged voter debauchery in Ware County. Three other district politicians face similar charges. Sibley, a millionaire manufacturer, had spent about 170 dollars to secure his nomination. The arrest follows his withdrawal and a report of expenses under state law.
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Contest Ants Urged to Change and Promises Do Not Help
A garbled notice urges readers to join a weekly contest with inducements and unfair promises. It claims workers can win prizes and ongoing incentives while warning that some offers are unsafe or unsafe for others. The text also advertises a dysentery remedy, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, as widely useful for all ages.
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Judge Henderson Talks on Gubernatorial Race
Lutledge correspondent reports Judge Henderson expressing cautious optimism about Governor Patterson’s political machine. He urges independents to back Captain Hooper to defeat Patterson, insisting unity is needed for November victory. He also notes his name being floated but says he never sought the nomination.
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Patteson
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