Local notes from the Fourth era with many arrivals
The city welcomed visitors and locals alike during the Fourth of July week. Doctors, merchants, and professionals moved through Jonesborough and nearby towns including Bristol and Elizabethton. Notables like Miss Georgia Lartanes and Miss Annie Goodrich visited friends, while John J. Burleson received an eight dollar monthly Spanish War pension. Several locals traveled for business, leisure, or to attend the festivities as shops and hotels reported changes and new hires.
Death of Wiley Ellis at Valley Forge Home
Wiley Ellis aged 48 collapsed at his Valley Forge area home in Carter county last week. Heart failure reported as the cause. He leaves a wife and four children. He was a son of Captain Dan Ellis the federal scout famed for guiding troops through the lines in the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Ellis
Valley Forge
Carter County
Dan Ellis
Union Summer Services Planned Across Watauga Churches
Local pastors report Sunday services at Watauga churches with Rev B F Worts preaching on biblical landmarks, Dr G C Oakwell and Rev Werth leading combined congregations, and union evening meetings scheduled through the summer at multiple churches including M B Church South and First Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werta
M. 2
Gcakwell
Dr. Caldwell
Werth
M. B
South
Kokridge
The Newton Brown family infant mystery near Jonesboro
The notice tells of Newton Brown a Black man near Jonesboro whose wife called in the mother in law and medicine man to find a newborn in three bundles of clothing. Three bundles contained infants two girls and a boy. The mother and babies are healthy but the father is not expected to survive the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Brown
Jonesboro
Big Stone Gap July Fourth Socials and Local News
Large crowds joined Fourth of July celebrations in Big Stone Gap. Visitors include Miss Mary Hamilton of Abingdon and D Holliman of Jackson Miss visiting J T McNees on Watauga Avenue. Local meetings by Rev I McWherter and W G Anderson yielded five conversions and twelve sanctifications at Anderson's Chapel. Oscar P Hodges of Bluff City, a merchant, died by suicide amid financial troubles. A lamp explosion on Jobe Street caused a severe foot injury to G Seaver. Watauga notes report ill health of Horror Comer and summer plans for Blanche Robertson and Lara Hodge while Gypsy Jack, Nat Williams, and others are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tamilton
Abingdon
D. Holliman
Jackson
Miss
J.T. McNees
Watauga Avenue
Lizzie Anderson
Nicholasville
Mary Haynes
Decherd
Tenn
IW. dl. Miller
Sanna-Taylorium
I. McWherter
Greeneville
W. G. Anderson
Unicoi County
Anderson
Oscar P. Hodges
Bluff City
Jno. M. Slodges
Watauga
Tewu
Charles Liney
A. K
Mary Lavy
Blanche Robertson
Greene County
Lara Hodge
Kansas City
Nures
Iy Nat
Quince) Williams
Nee Basher
Belleview
Republic County
Kansas
E. W. Waldan
Gypsy Jack
Jerusalem
New York City
Martha Sellars
Warrer Rumiley
Sullivan County
Installation of ponoue at Watauga Lodge No 219
At the regular meeting of Watauga Lodge No 219 a slate of officers for the ensuing year was installed including G S Galliher N G and W J Hart G, O W Beaver Sec M F Ferren Treas E O Kirkpatrick Warden G TD Moore Conduct J W Mumpower O S Guard R C Pierce I S Guard W M Beliou R S B S T W Blevine W Tf Crawford BR S to White L S to N Gi 1 1 Erwin RR to VY G ML Ham mer L S to W G H A Beasley Chaplain. W H Crawford elected Grand Lodge representative for two years. Installation conducted by Grand Deputy D N McLeod. Lodge adjourned for a feast hosted by members' wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga Lodge No
O. F
Galliher
N. G
W. J. Hart
O. W. Beaver
See
M. F. Ferren
Treas
R. C. Pierce
W. M. Beliou
W. Blevine
W. Tf. Crawford
Grand Lodge
D. N. McLeod
Miss Nellie Dot Ranche at the Pure Food Show
Miss Nellie Dot Ranche, a noted practical spooking expert, spoke at the Pure Food Show praising Kin-Hee Mocha and Java coffee for its rich flavor and beneficial effects. She toured the Messrs Samos Hopkin & Co. factory to study blending and roasting processes and discussed uniform high cup quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Dot Ranch
Stin-Hee
Wedding Bells in Johnson City Share Glowing Observations
A Johnson City wedding at First Presbyterian Church drew a large, fashionable crowd for Rev. John R. Herndon and Miss Sie Wood. The ceremony featured ornate decorations by Meridian men and an emotional service led by Rev. Dr. Rogan, with a bride in white silk and a bright reception between the ceremony and departure by train. The article also notes a card of thanks for care during illness and death, a Elizabethton ceremony for Harris of Macon and Miss Hattie Jobe, and the death of Robert L. Boring after a long illness, with burial at Boring's Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johuson City
John R. Ehandon
Sie Wood
First Presbyterian Church
McGown and Harrison
Elsie Smith
God of Love
Mia
Earnest Young
Walter Martin
Charlie Cargille
J. A. Summers
Will Caldwell
L. P. Wood
Willie Nay
J. W. Cramley
Ada Lynn
S. E. Lynn
Ells Tongalin
Will Lynn
Mira Nannie Lynn
Whitney Wood
Bue Reynolds
Frank Taylor
Ada Wood
Fannie Brown
Dave Taylor
Christias
Rogan
John BR
Herndon
Elizabethton
Watauga
Barney Thompson
For Life
BH. Harris
Macon
Hattie Jobe
Harris
Johnson City
Bristol
Virginia
Harria
Washington County
Jobe
N. W. ‘Taylor
Elk Park
Fount Russell Arrest Recalls East Tennessee Counterfeit Ring
Tuesday night around 10 in Knoxville Marshall McCall arrested Mount Tuavell on a counterfeiting charge. Russell, a hotel night clerk and nephew of Col. W. A. Dickinson, led a trio including Frank Blatt and William Burks from Morristown. Investigators say the gang operated across East Tennessee with passable dollars and half dollars, finding valuables on suspects at arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fount Ruseoll
Dapuly
Marshall McCall
Hnoxville
Mount Tuavell
Olfea
Piedmont
Ruseoll
Girione
Taylor
U. S
Knoxville
Rnavell
Johnson City
Hotel Piedmont
Gol. W. A. Dickinson
Russell
Frank Blatt
Willian Burks
Morristown
The
Journal Ad Tribune
Hillawell
Entertaining a Group of Local Young People on Holston Avenue
Mrs. Loe hosted a Friday evening event at her Holston avenue home honoring Misses Carr and England. The gathering featured sweet peas and roses, with performances by Emily Taylor, Dr Hy M Cues, and Miss Mabel Jackson on piano, plus songs by Lee and banjo numbers from earlier slave-era tunes. Refreshments at 10:80 completed a lively, well-dressed social with a note on gallant young gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cass
Paul Carr
Chas Cargillo
Horace Miller
Emily Taylor
Mabel Jackson
Mrs. Sarah M. B. Hoss Dies in Johnson City at 75
Mrs. Sarah M. B. Hoss of Johnson City dies at home of her son A. F. Hosa on Watauga avenue at about 75 years old. She married Montgomery Hoss, had children A. F. Hoss and Mrs. C. W. Hodge, and was a charter member of the First Presbyterian Church since 1872. Funeral preached by Rev. McFewin at the church, burial in Oak Grove cemetery. she left a large circle of friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Sarah M. B. Hosa
A. F. Hosa
Watauga Avenue
W. F. Young
Jonvaboro
Montgomery
Sarah Hoss
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dergol
McFewin
Oak Grove Cemetery
Elias
Our Two Adams and Adams Book Agency News
W G Anderson visited the city yesterday and accepted the agency for Roy Leroy McWherter’s Our Two Adams The Golden Mean Through Grace to Glory. He will take orders for books between Herons and Mercury and Mor gan Teacher’s Bible. Bar low will continue the saloon business at the same stand after a swap with McNabb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Anderson
Sca Ue
Roy
Leroy McWherter
D.D
Our Two Adams
W. B. McNabb
F. B. Mcrcury
John M. Barlow
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Jackson's
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S. B. White's
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Jackou
Heibal Prewintas
W. T. Hill
Qhase & Sanborn
B. White
P. O. Box
Covington
Alion
Japan
Iron- Wits Aglen Amt
Huy Atrm. CO
Henry Koshler & Company
Tamber
Louisville
Il Chamberlain
Dr. J. M. Ring
Brin Il
Kenge
Chamberlain
Mrs. M. Uh, Weiler
Leinister Abercht
Charlie Mason
Jones
D. A. Jobe
Happy Valley
Squire J. White
Mmbreville
Bam Vaniee
Will Hnu
Charlie Martin
TaUt
W. P
Georgia Lartanes
Bella Roberta
Jlas
Jorday
Congressman Brownlow
A. B. Mowman
Joneaborn
de RS. Hotton Cime
Embravilla
9. K. Collins
Avatin Springs
Iola D. Vance
Ossie Cox
Biuff City
Lola Brown
Annie Goodrich
Pagettville
Annie Miller
King Street
Maude Farnham
Our City
Oswego
New York
John J. Burleson
Spain
Will Cramley
Annie
Minie Patton
Van
H. H. Carr
West Virginia
George Hicks Haa
T. B. Strain
F. M. Darst
Allentown
Hugh Bolton
Emureville
Nellie Wade
Radford. Mi
Erma Shell
Ida Dempsey
Davy Jones
Chattanooga
Jaa
Karl Wilson
Mia Ellen
Greenville
8. C
Adam Bowman
T. J. Peoples
City
George Parrott
Frank Barnett
Chas. Osborns
Will Seaver
Pennsylvania
Isaac Brown
Nolochueky Telephone Company
Mies Mae Jones
Roanoke
Ity
Tt. N. Price
Tennessee
Roan Mountain
F. K. Mountcastle
J. W. Boring
Germany
Hubert MI. Eyane
Graf Walderwoo
Evana
University of Berlin
California Fig Syrup Company
Asheville
Frank Mitchell
Misa Bessie Poole
BR. J. & B. Hruner
W. Ht.Falton
Athenian Quarterly
Maryville College
Jack Lever
Talladega
Ala
Tom Coxer
John Hr
James D. Tancette
Lave
Huntsman Bros. & Co
Ferguson
Main Street
Goto
J. W. Cass
J. W, Cass
Barton & Parrott
Petron
White Mountain
S. B. White
Jokneon City
Panne
B. F. Worts
Vermont
Wroyverta
Romar
Big Stone Gap
New York Life Insurance Company
Wofford Bros
McCown
Carnegie
Ulest
Tims
G. ©. Seaver
Jobe Street
Mr. Seaver
Walter Miller
Fefom Watauga
Ponoue
Nellie Dot Ranche
Ann
W. Honaz
A. F. Hoss
Nat Harris
Robert Boring
Robert L. Boring
I. N. Boring
Boring Bros
Boring's Chapel
Mrs. Lee
Sarah M. B. Hoss
Adams
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