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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1906

Page

3

Elections announced for Washington county clerks by several candidates

A series of Republican primary announcements from multiple individuals in Washington county Tennessee. Foy W. Denasey Cras 5 Mason and others announce candidacies for Circuit Court Clerk County Court Clerk and Register of Washington county with pledges to perform duties well if nominated and elected. Also a stockholders meeting notice for East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company on March 14, 1904 in Johnson City Tennessee.

Washington County Foy W. Denasey Cras Mason Gort Clark Tenn Janes Bra Register Republican Party Ofice J. Witt Sternelly Theraby W. I. Wises The East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company Johnson City Tennessee

Local and Personal Notes From Johnson City Area

A garbled local page lists Star Restaurant meals for 25 cents and lodging as a base for city visits, noting Alma Hann of Whitesburg as guest of Florence Beckner. Mentions include Star Restaurant ads, Wm. Silver & Co, purchases of Patton & Self Printing, Miss Wallie Broyles returning home, Rev. E W Kenyon visiting Johnson City, and Carmack speaking in Tanenboro and Johnson City on February 27.

Star Rov Taurant Alma Hann Whitesburg Plorence Beckner

Unaka National Bank Report From Dagon City State

Report of the Condition of Unaka National Bank at Dagon City in the State of One. The document lists resources including bonds, deposits, cash, and securities. It notes outstanding deposits and various banking items, with signatures of officers and a notary.

Unaka National Bank Dagon City U.S

Virginia bride and local notices in Johnsonity

Miss Mattie Kato head of Speer s Ferry Virginia became the bride in Tascom Cayh Wanensee. J D Copnerts thanks patrons as he retires and introduces his successor. Miss Julia Yoakley aged about seventy suffered a stroke of apoplexy and died shortly after midnight after residence in Johnsonity. she was a member of the M E Church South and her funeral was held at the late residence and burial at the old family ground in Sabivan county.

Fobson City Virginia Big Stony Gay Mes. W O'Clowk MisneMattio Kato Head Speer's Ferry Yin Julia Yoakley Miss Yoakley Johnsonity South M. P. Carrico Sabivan County

Courier Notes Update From Johnson City Visit

Miss Carrie Hiiecoe left for Johnson City to visit friends for a few days. Misa Bert Neal returned home after visiting her sister Mia N. H. Mansengill. Miss Eliza Wood of Johnson City visited friends here briefly on return from Cade Spring Va. Mrs E O Baldwin hosted a George Washington party on Watauga avenue with prizes for Mabel Jackson and Elsie Hickman.

Carrie Hiiecoe Johnson City Misa Bert Neal Mia. N. H. Mansengill Eliza Wood John R. Herndon Cade Spring E. 0

Bob Taylor Speaks to Packed Johnson City Crowd

Bob Taylor spoke in Johnson City on Thursday at 1 PM. The Armory overflowed with hundreds of disappointed Democrats as the governor delivered a two hour address that drew strong applause. He was introduced by Dr. H. H. Carr, who once nominated him for Congress in 1878.

Bob Taylor Johnson City H. H. Carr Congress Hoo. A. H. Pettibone Bob

Resignation of Southern agent at Johnson City offered

Jobo K. Snapp resigns as Southern agent at Johnson City effective at once. He will be succeeded by A. Bit tle of Newport Tennessee, a veteran railroad man. Snapp has accepted a post as superintendent and general manager of the Black Mountains Railroad with headquarters at Pennington Gap Virginia.

Jobo K. Snapp Southern Johnson City Core Newport Snapp Laas Black Mountains Railroad Penkington Gup

Notice to Taxpayers Moves Tax Office and Poll Tax

A notice to taxpayers informs them of a relocated tax office at 08 Spring Street in the Armmbrust Smith Building and urges immediate poll tax payment before penalties accrue and price changes. The piece also notes church activities on Market Street with officers named and readings from Rev. G D French D D.

W. Dulanay Armmbrust-Smith Spring Street

Prominent Lady Speakers at Local Mission Society Event

Mrs Wiley and Mrs J N Boring headlined a Woman's Mission Society program with Rev W B Johnson and Rev M P Carrion in attendance. Speeches and readings drew praise as the pastor announced sermons for the young and a planned Southern Methodist church building project.

Oknreh Wiley Mision Society J. N W. B Jonnson Church Qty M. P. Carrion

Cement Factory Ideas Near Boone's Creek Valley Screened

A historical note outlines plans for a cement and rock processing plant near Boone's Creek Valley to supply coal and stone cheaply, with power from Watauga river and a 1,600 barrel daily English-backed facility proposed at Cumberland Gap. Mention of Demopolis Alabama profits and Panama supply bidding.

Johnson City South & Western Thy Southern Traction Hleetric Co Three O's Watauge Boone's Creek Valley Boone's Creek Demopolis Alabama Cumberland Gap Tennessee Virginia Mountain Gud Kentucky Johnon City Panama N. A. Parrenaon Vineland Tenn

Westchester Lighting President builds Mount Vernon home

The Mount Vernon residence of FP A Stratton, president of Westchester Lighting Co, nears completion. The modern colonial three story, yellow brick house sits on Chester Hill with views of Long Island Sound. Stratton plans a early month housewarming to entertain relatives while relocating his permanent home from Maine and North Carolina holdings. The estate, originally forecast at 25 000, has greatly exceeded that estimate due to added features.

Westchester Lighting Mo. Tu Mount Vernon FP. A. Stratton Westchester Lighting Company Mra. Stratton James A. Tailey Harnum & Bailey

Mansion Interiors Reveal Tiffany Styled Fireplaces and Marble Facades

A New York Sunday Tribune piece describes a grand marble front entrance and a veranda extending 4 feet by 12 feet. The interior features eleven Tiffany tile fireplaces, a mahogany trimmed lower floor, and a large library echoing Bonaparte era motifs. The third floor houses a billiard room and multiple bedrooms while servants’ quarters and a three story carriage house support the estate.

Elias Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co Maryland Stratton New York Sunday Tribune

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