Primary question for governor race debated in Sullivan
The Comet notes Governor Patterson weighing nomination methods for governor with Carmack seeking an early petition. It argues the delegated convention is best, warns primaries invite corrupt methods, and mentions Cox forces and Sullivan county actions. The piece mocks panic responses and cites local reactions from Washington and Sullivan counties.
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Carmack
Frany
Washington County
Patterson
Senator Carmack
Aiga
Cox
Patterson's Plans For a Direct Primary
The Nashville Tennessean favors a direct primary for the Democratic gubernatorial candidate and other state officers. The piece predicts Governor Patterson will also back a direct primary when he speaks on the topic, noting his political skill and coolness at crucial moments.
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Nashville Tennesseian
Patterson
Bas Dows
Memorial Service Held Across America By Asia Lodge
Attend the pen of Borrow memorial service held annually by Asia lodge across America. Rev B B Vaught gave a short address and Maj Paul E Devine delivered a refined memorial address with eloquence. Devine is praised as a pleasing speaker. Pro gram featured charming musical numbers led by Miss Joe Barton and Mrs John Copenaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borrow
Joe Barton
John Copenaver
St John Honored With Surprise Party At Bradins Home
Last Friday evening a group gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs J E Brad in honor of Mme Louise St John The event featured a lively program and elegant refreshments The gathering reflected local affection for St John and provided a festive salute to her.
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J. E. Bradin
Mme Louise St. John
Florence Patterson and Alexander Patterson Marriage Invitation
The Comet prints an embossed invitation announcing the marriage of Florence Patterson to Alexander Patterson, to take place Wednesday afternoon December 18, 1907 at 2:30 PM at 516 South Street Marion Illinois. Governor Patterson pledged to seek a second term only if elections are honestly conducted and ballots counted as cast. Brownsville State Graphic commentary notes suspicions of fraud in Tennessee political contests and asserts a need for fair primaries.
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Alexander Patterson
South Street
Marion
Illinois
Patterson
Hie Iseli
Tennessee
S Mary
Shelby County
Car
Home Mission Institute District Institute At Morristown
The Home Mission Auxiliaries of Morristown district held a district institute in Newport Tennessee on Nov 30 and Dec 1 and 2. Attended by many Holston conference leaders the event promoted understanding of the society’s work and planned for increased usefulness. Reports showed activity in repairing parsonages and building churches with Morristown chosen for the next meeting.
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M. E. Church Booth
Newport
Tenn
Holston
Home Mission Society
Our Brothers
Alice Young Chapman
Conference Society
E. E. Wiley
Greensville
D. 8. Hearon
J. N. Perry
Williams
Morristown
Prof H Presnell Dies in Washington After Illness
Professor H Presnell longtime librarian for the Bureau of Education in Washington died last Friday after a months long illness. He had served twenty five years in the position and previously lived in Jonesboro where he resigned as postmaster to take the bureau role.
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H. Presnell
Washington
Bureau of Education
Jonesboro
Moors Elected Johnson City Lodge Officers for 1908
Moors Elected Johnson City Lodge No. 496 F. and A. M. met Tuesday night and chose officers for 1908. W. B. Miller as Worshipful Master C. H. O’Brien Senior Warden H. L. Prosser Junior Warden Dr. E. S. Miller Treasurer W. D. Good Secretary H. E. Corbin Senior Deacon Cr. Taylor Junior Deacon I. B. Pippin Tyler S. P. Bolton Chaplain F. Artz and J. M. Grant Stewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
W. B. Miller
C. H. O'Brien
H. L. Prosser
Dr. E
Miller
W. D. Good
H. E. Corbin
Cr. ©. Taylor
Coffee packaging claim and safety warning text
A damaged OCR fragment urges buyers to purchase only one pound sealed packages for protection. It condemns loose coffee as dusty dirty and bad for stomach and nerves and references a National Food Law identifier and government Washington note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edo
Washington
Bankrupts Petition for Discharge Hearing Set
Henry Dabb of Johnson City Tennessee has filed a discharge petition in the Eastern District of Tennessee for bankruptcy. The hearing is scheduled for December 20 at 10:00 AM in the U S Court Bristol Tennessee. Creditors and others may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Horace Vax Drvamer, Clerk. By H L Mincieux, Deputy Clerk.
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Henry Dabb
Johnson City
Shington County
Tenn
Anid
United States
Bristol
Horace Vax Drvamer
H. L. Mincieux
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Snoho Peston
AG Joon Ity
Claus Ni
Bus Carmack
Chattanooga Times
Memphis
John L. Cox
Sullivan County
Bristol Herald Courier
Old Sullivan
Parker Worley
Charley Brown
Sullivan
Amié
Bam Town
Iss
St. John
Knoxville
Thos. O'Brien
Mabel Miller
I. 5
Park
Jake Miller
O'Brien
Alles Mercantile Co
Jong
Edward Oberdorfer
Florence
Home Mission Institute
Prof. Presnell
Elgin and
Waltham Watoes
H. J. Cook Co., Jewelers
Gay St
Knoxville, Tenn
N. Beckner
Main Street
Pr Uckiec
United States District Court
Eastern District of Tennessee
Hope Bros. Jewelers
WEC
Hippodrome
Walter Evans
South
Billy Edwards
Indiana
Pioneer Express
R.C. Hunter
SSSS
Unaka National Bank
City National Bank
Spring Street
Brown Block
Golden
Sparger Mills Co
Bristol, Tenn
Union Depot
The
King of Flying Rings
Hippodrome Skating Rink
Johnson City Amusement Co
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