Useless Creditors Ordered to Present Bills to Recorder
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen ordered all creditors of Ueelty to present their bills to the Recorder on or before Wednesday preceding the first Thursday of each month. Bills presented late will be laid over until the next month for payment. The notice mentions Recorder H. P. Porn and includes local notices and names of residents visiting or moving through Johnson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Mayor
Aad Allermen
Ueelty
Wolhomlay
H. Porn
Water Rents Due or Water Turned Off
Water rents are now due and must be paid on or before the 6th instant or water will be turned off without further notice. Various notices follow about church meetings, business updates, accidents, and local developments including a tram road project and insurance payments in Bristol and Erwin Tennessee.
City Bank Names 1904 Officers and Returns of J. Gaunt
The January meeting announced 1904 officers for the City National Bank led by President J M Gaunt and Vice President J M Burk. George W Hardin and J M Gattat joined the board, with O C Taylor retiring. Mr Gaunt plans to relocate to Johnson City and the Gaunt family will move back to reside locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City National Bank
J. M. Gaunt
J. M. Burk
T. Millard
Mian Leonora Howard
Mr. Gaunt
Kentucky Capital
Johnson City
O. C. Taylor
J. M. Gattat
Geo. W. Hardin
City Council Approves Steel Bridge and Streetcar Franchise
The council met with all present except Alderman Pierce and decided to build a steel bridge over Brush Creek on West Main at 1080 dollars with 750 city funds and 800 to be subscribed by citizens. The street railway franchise passed on second reading with amendments to be added before final reading. work to start in three months, one mile of track in a year, three miles in eighteen months, with a 6 cent fare and twenty minute service. Prof. Jesse S. Wilson, 75, of St Elmo, died Monday of heart failure. a famed educator and longtime Quaker, he helped lead summer schools and superintendent roles in multiple states. He left a widow, three daughters, and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Brush Croek
West Main Street
Street Railway
Street Committee
Jesse 5. Wilson
Elmo
Wilson
London County
Alwas
Society of Friends
Richmond
Ind
Illinois
Gallipolis
Ironton
Johnson City
I, Tenn
St. Elmo
Albert Lawton
New York
Charles E. Knater
Cedartown
J. Herbert Flournoy
W. H
H. B. Wilson
City
J D Cox Dead Prominent East Tennessee Banker
Jonesboro January 12 J D Cox a leading figure in upper East Tennessee died suddenly this morning after breakfast at the depot while awaiting an early Bristol train. Born 1828 in Boone s Creek Washington County he built wealth as a banker and businessman, organizing Jonesboro Bank & Trust Co and serving as its president until death. He also led Unaka National Bank in Johnson City and was a devout Presbyterian.
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Jonesboro
J. D. Cox
Upper East Tennessee
Cox
Southern Depot
Bristol
Boone’s Creek
Washington County
California
Koosville
Jonesboro Bank & Trust Co
Unaka National Bank
Johnson City
Presbyterian Church
Water bills, medical visits, and a Knoxville optician return
Messages warn water customers to pay rents by the 15th and note P. 8. McGuire, a Knoxville optician, is back in Johnson City and will be at the Leo House office until January 1st. Also offered are care services and a telephone contact for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
A. Cooper
Erie
Mpen
Couperance
Senate
Adams
House
Johnson
Committee On Education and Common Schools
Bell
McGuire
Wative Optician
Knoxville
Leo
Change of Venue in Water Rights Debate
Oral battle between Johnson City Water Co and new laws over riparian rights continues. The bill seeks power for water firms with contracts to supply state or national homes to condemn springs and waters, risking monopolization. advocates urge equal condemnation rights for all firms and precontract water assurance before serving soldiers homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City Water Co
Senate
Cox
Tennessee Historical Society Mourns Bishop Hoss Departure
The Tennessee Historical Society adopted a resolution expressing sincere sorrow over Bishop E. B. Hoss leaving Nashville and severing his personal association with the group. Members praised his alert intelligent unselfish zeal in conservation and welfare, and pledged ongoing esteem and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Historical Society
Haas
R. L. ©. White
Tennessee Historical Society
Nashville
E. B. Hoss
Social Circles at Hotel Carlisle in Johnson City
Johnson City society filled the Hotel Carlisle ballroom for a fashionable Thursday dance hosted by J A Summers A W Spencer E D Houston W P Howard F A Hutton and D H Sawyer. A Knoxville harpist provided music as the grand march began at 10 o'clock and guests enjoyed a late tea and continued dancing into the small hours. Next Saturday marks the 20th anniversary celebration of K O Hunter and Mrs Hunter at Hotel Carlisle with invitations issued to numerous friends. Miss Howard hosted the M G A Club at Hotel Carlisle with Progressive Whist and Miss Carr winning the top score. Thomas J Doane hosted a banquet for the Deane Plunkett bridal party at Hotel St Lawrence with refined refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Carlisle
J. A. Summers
A. W. Spencer
E. D. Houston
W. P. Howard
F. A. Hutton
D. H. Sawyer
Knoxville
K. O. Hanter
Mra. Hanter
Hotel Carlisle
Howard
M.G.A. Club
Carrie Carr
Meadames St. H. Sweetser
Jos. Eckman
Burbage
Thomas J. Doane
Deane-Plunkett
Hotel St. Lawrance
Pristol Convier
County Court Clamps Poll Tax Release Abuse With New Rules
The county court adopts a revision of poll tax and road duty releases. All applications must be filed at the April term with medical proof of disability and a magistrate endorsement, plus county road overseer notice, for a maximum one year unless permanent disability is proven. Court costs may be borne by the county in related suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennessee
Bey
Plese
Ate
Ball
Ward County
Annual Year Book of University of Tennessee Agricul ture Department
The Annual Year Book of the agricultural department at the University of Tennessee is reclassified as Volume I of the University records. It surveys agriculture, animal and dairy husbandry, and horticulture with practical, nontechnical articles by Soule and others. It highlights a short course in agriculture and includes topics on phosphates, hay making, beef production, swine breeding, seed sourcing, hillside tillage, and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee Record
Andrew M. Soule
Bouthwout
Virginia
Andrew M
Souis
Clas
Mooera
Chan
Keffer
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