Johnson City Pledges Rapid Growth with Major 1909 Projects
The article outlines plans for Johnson City in 1909 including a new government building costing 105000, a $50000 hotel, a modern office and department store, and a large depot. It also mentions paving Walnut Street, a model market, a $100000 flour and feed mill, and a modern interurban street railway linking Johnson City with Jonesboro. Through trains between Dante Virginia and Bostic North Carolina are planned, with the Commercial Club urged to promote the city to reach 25000 by 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Walter P. Brownlow
Congress
Carter
Walnut Street
Buffalo
West End Heights
Buffalo and
Walnut
Southern
Bostic
N.C
Jonesboro
Maple Street
Soldiers’ Home
M. L. Fox
Unaka Corporation
Fox
Anaka Corporation
Dante
N. C
Party Hosted by Miss Carrie Summers for Friends
Miss Carrie Summers hosted a cheerful gathering at the Summers home on Wednesday afternoon December 23. Guests enjoyed games, dances, and a guessing contest won by Miss Sarah Coe, followed by a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Summers
Joseph P. Summers
Sarah Coe
Hailie Barton
Ethel Barton
Sarah B. Coe
Angeline Wolford
Amy Ward
Gladys Berry
Gladys Archer
Emma Miller
Annie Hunter
Marcia Weatherby
Margaret Baldwin
Marthav Allen Martin
Ruth Lyle
Sarah Broyles
Kate Gilmer
Lucy Lee
Katherine Wilson
Marjorie Pease
Winnie Wheeler
Mary Alice Barton
Miax
Lena Barton
Florence Summers
Protracted Meetings Begin at Munsey Memorial Church
Beginning Sunday January 3 wideties will start protracted meetings at Munsey Memorial M church led by Rev. J W Perry formerly of Broad Street Knoxville now stationed at Morristown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsey Memorial M. Church
J. W. Perry
Broad Street Church
Knoxville
Morristown
Bristol Republican Says Major Divine Favored For Circuit Judge
A Bristol Republican notes Major Paul K Divine is poised to win the First Judicial circuit seat as Tyler and Harmon withdraw. The Greeneville source says Divine will face little opposition, easing past factional bitterness and promising party peace.
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Bristol
Road House
Nashville
Chattanooga
Paul Ki. Divine
First Judicial Circuit
Greene- Ville
Dana Harmon
A.J. Tyler
Greeneville
Gen. Harmon
Tyler
Gen
Harmon
Maj
Paul K. Divine
Moe
Maj. Divine
Upper East Tennessee
Divine Ends Candidacy Fight With Judge Tyler Endorsement
The Chattanooga News notes Maj. Divine withdraws opposition and supports Judge Tyler in a long political adjustment. It recalls Divine’s previous role aiding Tyler and remarks on the former’s strong campaign presence and mutual obligations between the two men.
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Maj. Divine
Judge Tyler
Judge Tayler
Chattanooga News
Fireworks fire ignites injury in city Christmas event
A boy named Max Lusk was badly burned when firecrackers exploded in his pocket during a Christmas tree ceremony at First M church. Doctors treated him at home with Dr. Daniel Trigg in attendance as city leaders debate banning fireworks within the corporate limits.
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Max’? Lusk
RK. J. Lusk
Roan and
Myrtle
Daniel Trigg
Selah
Christian Church Plans 10 000 Addition and Banquet
A Sunday school class of 54 teachers and pupils attended services at the Christian church last Sunday. The young men's class of 125 members, aged 15 to 24, will host a banquet on January 5 1909. Plans are in place to add a 10000 dollar model Sunday school room, with construction to start in early spring when weather permits.
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The
Christian Church
Young Men’s Dass
Conference Week at Nashville Brings Southern Methodist Leaders
Rev. B. Vaught pastor of Munsey Memorial church attended the conference of conferences of Southern Methodists in Nashville. He wrote Comparative Evangelism and heads the Holston Mission Conference. It was the first meeting where all conferences met in a general conference. He returns Saturday.
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B. Vaught
Munsey Memorial Church
Southern Methodists
Vaught
Holston
Important Commercial Club Meeting Monday Night
The Commercial Club schedules a regular meeting in the club room on Monday night January 4 2009. The Washington College proposition is a key item for consideration and President Bummers seeks a large attendance for careful discussion.
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Commercial Club
Washington College
Bummers
Giopers Denied Bail by Hat in Prisoner Trial Delays
Giopers denied bail by Hat as prisoners are ordered held for trial until January 20. Decision read undisturbed with a calm, formal courtroom demeanor.
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Giopers
Gifts to Munsey Memorial Church Include Silver Pitcher and Baptismal Font
Mrs J N Hockmer donated a sterling silver pitcher and cup to Munsey Memorial M E church. Mr and Mrs F B St John and their two children gave a sterling baptismal font and two sterling collection plates. The Detroit Free Press notes a fragmented civic exchange in Nashville dated December 28.
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J. N. Hockmer
Munsey Memorial
M. EK
F. B. Bt
John
Judge Denies Bail in Carmack Murder Case
Judge W M Hart rules bail not warranted for Col. Duncan B Cooper Robin J Cooper and John D Sharp in the Carmack murder case. Defendants remain jailed awaiting trial set for January 20 after courtroom decision this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hart
Criminal Court
Col
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin J. Cooper
John D. Sharp
H.W. Carmack
Recorder's Annual Report 1907 08 Highlights
The document summarizes the Recorder's annual financial activities from December 1, 1907, to November 30, 1908. It lists a total amount of 2995.40 in receipts or payments, reflecting clerical records, settlements, and authorized expenditures within the period.
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Recorder's
Ee Sanitar
New Charter Proposed for City as Growth Sparks Reform
At the December city council meeting a charter draft committee is formed to present a new code to the January legislature. Mayor Smith, Maj. Dunlap, and Councilman White lead with Major Lee and Recorder Ellsworth compiling data and a Suffolk Va. style council and board of control feature. Proposals include bid control, prohibition licenses, and mandatory birth and death reporting by physicians.
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Ny I. Smith
Maj
Dunlap
S. B. White
G. T. Lee
Board of Control
Florence
Ala
Tne
Perchon
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