Local Notes and Visitors Highlight Johnson City Social Scene
Hon A H Pettibone and several officials visit the city while others attend court and church events. Upcoming entertainments at M E Church and the Johnson City Institute, plus Christmas cantata by the Junior League. Local businesses advertise coal, groceries, books, shoes, and wood for sale with seasonal promos.
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Santa Claus
M. E
Fairies
Little Ted
Jack Frost
Little Neva
Public Speaking at Jonesboro on Farmers and Laborers Union
Mr. J. L. Baxter state lecturer says the Farmers and Laborers Union will address Washington county citizens in the interest of their order. The friends of the cause earnestly request the farmers to be present.
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Jonesboro
J. L. Baxter
Farmers and Laborers Union
Washington County
Friends of the Cause
Major D. A. Carpenter Named Pension Agent Knoxville
President Cleveland appoints Major D. A. Carpenter pension agent at Knoxville amid Democratic support from upper East Tennessee. The move, long anticipated by friends, follows Better Survive, The Best Car Company reversing a previous cut and restoring service with two cars starting Monday, extending rides to 42 minutes from 40. Local leaders urge residents to show appreciation for those who have advanced the town.
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Cleveland
D. A. Carpenter
Knoxville
Carpenter
Upper East Tennesse
Store Burned at Watauga Point Causes Loss for Merchants
The store house at Watauga Point owned by Geo. D. Taylor was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. J. B. Crockett, conducting a general merchandise business in it, lost all stock. The cause is unknown. The stock had minor insurance. the building was uninsured. Mr. Taylor faces a total loss of 1,200.
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Watauga Point
Geo. D. Taylor
J.B. Crockett
Election of Officers at Matson Chapter BR
The Thos. 2 Matson Chapter BR. A M. No. 81 elected F. C. Englesing H. P. R. L. Brum mer K. 1. L. McNees 8 G. C. Harrig treasurer Henry DeArmoni secretary W. H. Crawford of H J. A. Mongle P 8 8 P. Bolton R. A.O H. H. Carr M of 3rd Y E.8. Miller Jr M of 20d V J. M. Buck M of let V Rev. J. C. Cowan chap lain EB. 0. Reeves Sen A temperance mass meeting was held at First M. E. Church with Rev. H. McLaughlin presiding. Addresses by Rev. T. B. Walker and Rev. T. Carter. Local union organized with offices: M. Frisby president Mrs. J. S. Wilson vice president O. H. Jennings secretary Prof. I. M. Warren treasurer W. B. White sides election commissioner. The union is non sectarian and on.
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Matson
BR. A M
F. C. Englesing
H. P
R. L. Brunmer
McNees
G. C. Harrig
Henry DeArmoni
W. H. Crawford
J. A. Mongle
P. Bolton
R. A.O
H. H. Carr
M. E
American Temperance Union
H. McLaughlin
T. B. Walker
The
American Union
T. ©. Carter
D. D
Greeneville
M. Frisby
W. B. Whitesides
M E Church Sale and Supper Draws Notable Support
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church held their annual sale and supper in the Reeves building on Main street. A large, attractive display of fancy articles yielded encouraging proceeds despite financial stringency. Cooks led by H Pounder G W Cole maragh H Stevens and Mrs Biddle prepared a waffle rich supper for 15 cents featuring chicken with white gravy hot waffles syrup and coffee.
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M. E
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Reeves
Main Street
Esdames 8
H. Pounder
G. W. Colemaragh
H. Stevens
Painful Accident Strikes Mrs. James A. Martin on Watauga
Mrs. Jas A Martin suffered a severe arm wound when a sash pane shattered striking her forearm on Watauga Avenue last week. A deep cut and artery severing caused heavy blood loss until a doctor arrived, who used chloroform and stitched the gash. She is rapidly recovering with no notable complications. Also advertised: Faucettee Co. yarns, lamp oil, fresh groceries, dress patterns, and gifts at McFarland Co.
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Watauga Avenue
Jas. A. Martin
New Baker and Dr Taylor Visit In Johnson City
Sam Leach, a Main Street baker, hires a New York professional baker and offers free delivery of bread, cakes, pastry, fruits, and confections. Dr. C. H. Taylor plans a week in Johnson City for dental work at Mrs. Wooden’s residence, promising satisfactory service. Local ads promote Christmas gifts, cigars, cameras, lamps, books, and various goods with low prices and shopwide selections.
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Bam Leach
Sam Leach
Main Street
Apares
New York
C. H. Taylor
Johnson City
Wooden Spring Street
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Hey. G. W. Coleman
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N. C
W. P. Brewer
J. C. Cowan
Ollie McKenzie
New Orleans
M. T. Peoples
Marbleton
Jolly
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Bristol Courier
City
F. A. Shipley
Jonesboro Banking and Trust Co
W. ° C Anderson
Cocke County
Congress
Uts
A. A. Ricketts
Bristol
John Hardin
Piedmont
Johnson City Institute
Anna Miller
King Street
Circuit Court
H. H. Ingersoll
Campbell
Greene County
Hugh Dugger
John Yocum
United States Leather Co
Passadena
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New York City
T. Gentry
Government
Tnstitute
Wis Hodge
Ladies of the Christian Church
Hotel Carnegie
McNeil
M. Jackson
Jackson
Lyle & Summers
Fr. M. Grovax, & Co
Jackson's
Lye & Co's
F. M. Grover, & Co
Lytx & Co
Bee
M. EB. Church
Lyta & Co
P.O
M. BE
F. M. George & Co
Southern Jellico Coal Co
Jellico
Temperance Meeting
Faucettee & Co
McFarland & Co
Hood
Fine China
Hope Bros. & Arnold
Dooihtt
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B. White
Wofford
McNeil’s
Lynx & Go
Sampa
White
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Wolford & Co
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CIA
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