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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1909

Page

2

Prohibition Debate and Revival at Johnson City Meeting

Johnson City speakers attack Governor Patterson while Jesse Littleton denies bribery claims. Reverend Vaught and evangelist J. W. Ramsey lead day and night meetings urging better living and Christian faith. Ramsey’s emotionally charged sermon moves many to tears as services continue through the week.

Jesse Littleton Bells Patterson Prohibition Mey Revi Vaught J. W. Ramsey Ramsey House of God

Reverend S B Vaught Delivers Fine Sermon Sunday

On last Sunday morning at the usual hour Rev. S B Vaught pastor of Munsey Memorial church preached perhaps the strongest sermon he has given in years, drawing attentive responses from the congregation.

B. Vaught Munsey Memorial Church

New Livery and Transfer Firm Formed by Warren and McClain

R. C. Warren owner of the City Transfer Company and Ed McClain proprietor of McClain's Livery Stables have joined to form a partnership in both the livery and transfer sectors.

R. C. Warren City Transfer Company Ed McClain McClain

Sy C. and O Building in the City

Speech proclaims a new industrial boom in Johnson City with Railroads and capital driving growth. Immigrant influx and demand for four to six room tenant houses will rise. manufacturers would flood inquiries if basic facilities showcased. The speaker urges swift action to make Johnson City a leading southern city.

Johnson City

All Banks Elect Officers in City Directors Meet

The three city banks held directors meetings to elect officers and directors and to apportion dividends and surplus. Unaka National re elected officers Williams Cox Earnest Crouch. deposits rose by about 100000. City National re elected old board. Thad A. Cox fills vacancy. deposits exceed 25000. Bank of Commerce reports new year meetings, new president Gaunt, vice presidents Lonw and Jackson, and added directors with surplus noted.

Transnet Unaka National Bank C. Williams John D. Cox Tate Earnest Adam Crouch Elsen Jonesboro J. B. Franklin Talbot City National Bank Fred Johnson N. Brown Sam T. Millard W. H. Swadley Thad A. Cox J. M. Gaunt East Tennessee Bank of Commerce Lied W. A. Maloney

Johnson City Bible Class Grows Amid Post Office Plans

A Munsey Mc Washington report notes a Johnson City Bible class with seventy five male members. Bids for a new post office building were opened with a goal to expand the project to accommodate one hundred or more, following a memorial church and enrolled membership.

Munsey Mc Washington Johnson City

Water Rents Due as Quarter Ends in Spring Street Office

Water customers must pay rents for the quarter ending in June 15 at the Watynys wr Co on Spring Street or service will be discontinued without further notice. The item lists multiple company debts and amounts, mixing fragmentary entries and local names with public notices and unrelated remarks.

Watynys Wr Co Spring Street Watauga Water Co

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