Memorial Service and Political Grafting Rumors in Local News
A rambling column cites political comment and rumors about Bells backing a power plant on the Watauga and minister endorsements for a Swiss letter to Dick Wills. It recounts the First Methodist memorial service for departed brothers with Dr Nat Dulaney and Hon J R Gardner delivering speeches.
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First Methodist
Kies
Order
Nat Dulaney
Bristol
J. R. Gardner
Misses Barlow
Waggoner
Mr. Leftwich
Holston Presbytery Session Held in Johnson City
The Holston Presbytery met at the First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City on Tuesday afternoon with many delegates present. An interesting program was conducted covering roles of the Eldership and Diaconate, duties of various church officers, plans for the General Assembly, and topics on offerings, tithes, and country church plans.
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Holston
First Presbyterian Church
City
T. M. McConnell
Gilbert Glass
J. H. Caldwell
J. M. Barker
Lawrence Ralph
General Assembly
J. D. Faucette
R. ©. Smith
Earnest
O. , Carson
A. M. Pitts Killed in Accidental Gun Incident
A. M. Pitts right fielder of the Johing City club was accidentally killed at his Demorest Georgia home on Thanksgiving Day by a gun discharge. His father cites a paralyzed right arm from a Bristol injury as a possible cause after being struck on the head by a pitched ball. Friends mourn the sudden death of the admired ball player.
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A.M. Pitts
Johing City
Demorest
Bristol
General Harvey Hannah Reported Critically Ill
Nashville dispatch reports General Harvey Hannah associate railroad commissioner is critically ill at his Oliver Springs home. He had suffered a nervous breakdown months ago, appeared to recover with official trips to Nashville, then relapsed. Friends fear for his condition as he contemplates possible travel south for recovery.
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Nashville
Dec
Harvey Hannah
Oliver Springs
Hannah
Baseball Meeting Next Monday Night in Johnson City
A meeting of Johnson City baseball club stockholders will be held in the court room next Monday at 7 o'clock to elect directors. The season receipts show $11,458.00 in the treasury, a deficit of $749.90 for 1910, with a remaining bank balance of $260.28.
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Johnson City Baseball Club
Inet
Gid
Treasury
Stl
Masonic Lodge Elects Officers In Johnson City
Johnson City Lodge F. and A M Bu 488 elected officers Tuesday night for the year. Master W B Milley, Senior Warden C K Burchfield, Junior Warden Fins ett Wood. Officers to be publicly installed on December and ceremonies to follow.
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Johnson City Lodge
F.d& A.M. Bu
W. BK. Milley
C.K Burchfield
Finsett Wood
Demands for Tennessee Democrats to unite for victory
A Memphis Commercial Appeal opinion argues for a united Tennessee Democratic Party to win both the state governorship and the presidential electoral vote. It criticizes Nashville leaders and independent factions, proposing a three member subcommittee to stage a fair primary and urging leaders to unite or resign.
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Tennessee
Independent Democratic Committee
Independent Committee
Hooper
Bob Taylor
Vertrees
Bryan
Cleveland
Nashville
Nashville Democrat
Tennessean
Luke Les
Gus Enloe
Dibrell
John J. Vertrees
R. EL. Mountcastle
Maxwell House
West Tennessee
Democratic Party
Memphis
Southern Railway Aid to Farmers in the Southeast
Southern Railway expands development efforts in the Southeast to attract settlers, improve farming methods, support dairy and livestock industries, and cooperate with state agricultural authorities. President Finley promotes tick-control and educational trains, with agents and pamphlets aiding farmers and marketing fruit and stock.
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Southern Railway System
Finley
Iterature
Land and Industrial Department
Southern Way
Institute
Imo
Encouraging View of Southeast Rail Growth
The Southern Railway annual report highlights strong regional promise in the Southeast driven by industrial and agricultural development, noting it as a key factor in the company’s strengthening position. Text emphasizes optimistic outlook and steady progress across the territory.
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Washington
Southeast
The
Southern Railway Company
Ter
Southern Railway leads in road traffic growth and rural aid
A resident studying railroad work praises the Southern Railway System for its plan to increase traffic by expanding district populations and resource use. He notes the road’s strong organization and pioneering efforts, while USDA reports highlight carrier efforts to aid farmers through specialized agricultural trains and agrarian experts.
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Southern Railway System
Oregon
Southern
United States Department of Agriculture
Southern Railway Promotes Agricultural Growth in the South
Southern Railway emphasizes cooperative support for farm education, diversification, and development. It highlights joint efforts with the United States and State Departments of Agriculture, experiment stations, and local boll weevil preparedness. The report stresses attracting settlers and investors while sustaining cotton production as a regional strength.
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Europe
United States
College of Agriculture
Southern Railway
Finley
Land and Industrial Department
Southern
Tltery
Cotton Culture Department
Southern Railway’s Promotion and Development Efforts
The Southern Railway System emphasizes development work beyond agriculture, promoting industrial growth across the Southeast. Since its organization, it has studied agricultural, mineral, forest, and manufacturing resources, publicizing opportunities, educating people on resource use, and securing cooperation from all regional interests in Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
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Denson
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Indiana
Ilinois
Southern
Ita Hness
Southern Railway System
Tts
Southern Railway Company
Southern Railway
Virginia
Carolinaa
Kentucky
Southern farm demonstration work expands in Southeast region
The article details the U S Department of Agriculture and Southern region farm demonstration efforts, the role of local agricultural agents, and a series of addresses by Dr A L Knapp before his death. It notes cooperation with state agriculture departments, new crops and departments, livestock and dairy promotion, and recognition for Southeast newspapers and allied groups. Major year additions include double track lines Lynchburg to Chattanooga and Atlanta to Gainesville, plus upgraded freight facilities in Atlanta and Macon and wharf upgrades in Mobile.
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Southern
United States
South
Farm Demonstration Bureau
Land and Industrial Department
A. Kn
Southeast
Lynchburg
Chattanooga
Tenn
Atlanta
Gainesville
Macon
Modern Woodmen elect officers at Johnson City Camp
Johnson City Camp Modern Woodmen of America members elected officers on Wednesday eight. Consul W F Davie Advisor W A Wilson Banker W L Hart Clerk A M B Weaver Escort D W Hoover Sentry O E B Walters Manager A W Spencer Physician A W Kennedy H D Miller J H Prews. A banquet followed with speeches by District Deputy Cooper E B Housley and L F Modenheimer.
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Johnson City
Modern Woodmen of America
W. F. Davie
W. A. Wilson
W. L Hart
A. M. B. Weaver
D. W. Hoover
O. EB. Walters
A. W. Spencer
W.T. Kennedy
H. D. Miller
J. H. Prews
Ghlours
Cooper
E. B. Housley
L. F. Modenheimer
Morison Returns From Johnson City Visit With Daughter
El Morison arrived back from Johnson City after spending time with his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Huck.
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el, Morison
Johnson City
J. M. Huck
Gate City
Saved Its Wife Life with Dr King’s New Discovery
A Muscadine Alabama resident, H Brown, credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his wife from a severe bronchial illness and dangerous cough. He recalls she was bedridden yet recovered after using the remedy, which is advertised as reliable for coughs, colds, lung issues, and related ailments. Free trial bottle offered.
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H. Brown
Dr. King
Miller
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Tennesawe
Bells
Watauga
Hob Gardner
Newport Plain Talk
Dr. Massey
Congress
Statesman
A. M. Pitts
Masonic Lodge
Royvl
Royal
Ral
Southern BY
Southern Railway Good Roads
Wodern
Hoss & Hoss
Hotel Imperial
Knoxville, Tenn
Imperial
RW. Farr
Mgr
Jobo BR
Rhea
Lena Rhea
John City
Lena Rhen
Lena Flew
L. Hilbert
Jy GN. Barnes
D. C
Mary Haynes
W. G. Mayneath
Law Court
Tate
W.G. Haines
Tens Hassite
J. J. Hilbert
GEO
Cook
CY H. Lyle
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