Lockett Succeeds Staples as President of Stapler Grocery
H C Lockett of Irivtol is elected president and general manager of the Stapler Grocery Co replacing R C Staples. Lockett, brother of R C Lockett, is long associated with the Lockett Reeves Wholesale Grocery City. Both leaders are noted as prominent local business figures in Johnson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Lockett
Irivtol
Lockett-Reeves
Stapler Grosty C
Staples Pilgur Lockett
R.C. Lock- Oi
Fae Bee
Geotlenen Dpe
Johnson City
Busi. Hye
Dosser Brothers Prepare for New Dry Goods Store
The Dosser brothers advance preparations for opening their large dry goods and notions store. They seek experienced clerks and invite applications from potential workers at Morris Town, Tean, as they finalize arrangements and set hiring plans.
New Homes Planned in Carter Addition West End
Several new residences are planned in the Carter addition with sites secured by J A Muge J C Stone W A Starrett and 1 8 Goodloe all of the C O and O Ry. Additional houses are in planning with plans being drawn now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Addition
J. A. Muge
J.C. Stone
W. A. Starrett
Goodloe
O&o Ry
Services at First Methodist Church on Sunday
Sunday schedule lists preaching by the pastor at Wea Miss Doane of Michigan attends a devotional meeting at 2p and an evening talk by Prof. UL Thompson on John Wesley and Church Finance. Thompson, principal of Wesleyan Academy, is billed as an engaging speaker. Also notes about a local showing of The Seaside Hotel and a Hippodrome comedy night on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atta
Wea
Miss Doane
Michigan
Willsing
UL. Thompson
John Wesley
Thompson
Wesleyan Academy
Eleventh Grade Business Course Idea Gathers Support
A letter argues for an eleventh grade business course to boost practical knowledge and aid immediate work. It critiques current college pathways for underprepared students and urges parental involvement, teacher support, and legislative action to enhance practical schooling and handwriting, spelling, and bill making.
Postoffice Improvements for Stamp Window and Hours
Postmaster Campbell plans a stamp window to separate stamp sales from delivery. The change aims to reduce delays for customers and install a later closing time at 8 thirty to aid business men with mail boxes. The reforms reflect efforts to modernize service and accommodate local business needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Carepbell
Local and Personal News From the East Tennessee Region
Local notes from Eizabethton Erwin and Union area report visits by B E N Moore and Dr Aldereh in Eizabethton T V McCown's recent days in Erwin Philadelphia trips by Col George W Newhouse Flat Rock A J Bassett and Sasse surgery knitters Melito M L Taylor trip to San Angelo Missouri and Martha Washington College student Miss Martin Mrs A D McKee's Chattanooga visit Col W J Exum returns from Chicago quail hunting in native death Col W J Exum and quail hunting trips Milligan College day funds raised at Christian Church building expansion for J J Paul tailor drugstore visit to West Tennessee Arkansas Reelfoot Lake Mountain City revival more than 120 conversions Dr Aldrich Nelson Lumber Co reports improved lumber market with higher prices Senator Bells and Rep Burbage praised Nashville legislative session transportation committee leaders plan freight depot uptown and municipal building next week road work at Carnegie cited as key benefit
Death of Zeph Hughes in Johnson City
Zeph Hughes died of pneumonia at the home of James White near the furnace in Johnson City on a Saturday noon. He had moved to Johnson City on December 1 1908 to clerk for Cranberry Furnace Co and after four days with a heavy cold developed pneumonia. Family and friends aided him but he died with his father and brothers at his bedside. he was 21. He is survived by his parents and four brothers. The funeral was held Sunday with J C Laher and others attending. Gratitude was expressed to Johnson City residents for care and aid during his illness and after death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeph Hughes
James White
Hughes
Johnson City
Cranberry Furnace Co
Ma Hughes
Woaitzel W
Harriet Hughes
J.C. Laher
Millionaire checks fail at duty pay as cash rule endures
A rich yacht owner confronted by a cash only policy at the customs house when attempting to pay duties with a certified check. C Oliver Iselin, valued in seven figures, offered $2,000 by check but was declined and paid in currency after help from Barney Biglin, underscoring that Uncle Sam maintains strict cash terms for imported goods and personal effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Autor
Morgan
Rakefeller
Gould
Willionaire
Sam
Oeran Troy
Treasuri
Europe
C. Oliver Iselin
Eagland
Etheromanes and Dime Novel Days in a New Year
The piece describes etheromanes using glowing glass ether balls to inhale narcotic fumes while a psychologist notes their effects. It contrasts ether mania with hypnotism cures and reflects on dime novels, praising wholesome outdoor adventure and family reading before crusades in New York Press pushed out the genre for salacious urban tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Itinerant Peddler Returns with Burned Out Claim
A door story centers on an itinerant asking a distressed woman for help after claiming to be burned out and having lost everything. She challenges the tale by recalling a similar story told the previous week, questioning the credibility while noting the peddler’s nerve.
New Ira Club Granted Bill Board Space in New Orleans
A ten by ten foot space on a Lafayette square billboard in New Orleans has been awarded to members of the New Ira club by Junius Garrick. The space will feature weekly updates on the suffrage campaign as the club supports the movement with public announcements.
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Lafayette Square
New Orleans
New Ira Club
Junius, Garrick
Asheville Links with C and O Rail to Huntdale Junction
A Bristol Herald Courier dispatch reports Asheville North Carolina will gain a rail connection with the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio via Huntdale Mitchell County. Raleigh announces another bill to incorporate the Carolina and East Tennessee Railroad Company signaling a competing line for Asheville. The plan extends the Asheville to Weaverville route to Huntdale, creating a junction with the C C and O into southwest Virginia coal counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N.C
Bristol Herald-Courier
Carlina, Clinchfield and Ohio
Huntdale
Mitchell County
Weaverville
Carolina
Raleigh
Carolina and East Tennessee Railroad Company
Huntdalle
Great Carolina
Clinchfield
Ohio
Virginia
Kinder Garten School Opens Under Miss Laurett Ricketts
A new kindergarten at the old Market Street Methodist church in Bristol is led by Miss Laurett Ricketts with three years of experience. Eight children start on opening day amid whooping cough concerns, as local supporters pledge help and the Commercial Club endorses the venture.
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Old Market Street Methodist Church
Laurett Ricketts
Bristol
Pye Gibson
Hippodrome
Miss Ricketts
T. J. Strata Jand
John W. Hunter
Cli
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I. C. Lockett
R. C. Staples
Prest
Dosser Brothers
West End
First Methodist Church
Fe Prones
Herge Alto
Deakes
Swift
Lve Swift
Brest
Margerine
H.W. Pardue
Hue
Alimai
Niaher
John
Allen Panel CO
Bradinge
Marshall Ie
O’brien & Company
Crouch
Town
China
Johnson
Ss. B
B. E.N. Moore
Dr. Aldereh
Eizabethton
T. V. McCown
Erwin
Col. Geo. W. Newhouse
Philadelphia
A. J. Bassett
Flat Rock
N. Y
Mr. Sassell
Knitting Mill
Geo. L. Carter
Mabel Jackson
Miss Dorden
Mimsey Memorial Church
W. L. Taylor
San Angelo
Dexa
Tast
Mo Lor
Mia Martha Allen Martin
Miss Martin
Martha Washington College
A. D. McKee
Chattanooga
W. J. Exum
Chicago
Milligan College
Bette
J. J. Paul
Mr. Paul
J. F. Crumley
James P. Grey
Grey-Sprowl Drug Co
West
Tennessee
Arkansas
Reelfoot Jake
Horace Burleson
Mountain City
Rev. Hunter
M. E. Church
Aldrich
The
Nelson Lumber Company
D. A. Vines
Nashville
Bells
Burbage
J. T. Cecil
Commercial Club
M. L. Gump
Offic
Carnegie
Miggpes
Johnsonity
Chexet & Co
Manelalls
Reni Wissay & Manvix
Wholaaie Drugttats
Navi-Supi Coal Company
Johnson City, Tennessee
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