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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
2
The Bristol press covers a flurry of political chatter. Governor candidate McCain prompts intrigue while Bristol speakers influence the election. The Comet notes editor Lyle’s death and a lively, satirical civic scene amid prohibition debates.
Clarence ONeil, an Irish explorer, visited Johnson City on his quest to walk 55,000 miles in six and a half years. Starting from Butte, he travels to Canada, Japan, China, India, Europe and Africa, aiming to finish in Buenos Aires by July 1, 1910. He has logged over 50,000 miles, worn out five pairs of shoes, and earns $7,000 on completion.
George L. Carter, president of Carofia Clinch Meld sind Ohio railway, was called to Hilbeville Wa Saturday by the death of his grandmother Mrs Jennings aged 87. The deceased was widow of James Jennings, a pioneer of Carrot county Vie winia, who died last year. Funeral held Sunday afternoon with burial at Hillsville.
Bristol Virginia voters approved local option by 4 percent with 280 counted wet 144 dry and 144 wet not yet complete. The vote ends Bristol Tenn and Va saloon era as Bristol remains dry under Pendleton law and anticipates liquor license shifts and possible future contests.
Maj Paul J Divine of Johnson City addressed about two thousand people at the Gold Fellows Mourth of July gathering in Holston Valley Sullivan County on Saturday. He outlined principles guiding human progress and the enduring role of those ideals through history. He spoke for about an hour and was warmly received by the large crowd.
Nashville Tenn July 7 Seventy six counties will participate in distribution for equaling school terms. Among them are Carter, Jonson, Washington.
The ceremony at Ed Browder's residence on Holston Avenue joined Miss Mae Taylor Reeves and Wy Sensubadeh in marriage. The parlor was festively decorated, attendants included Miss Boalrive Reeves and Neal, with music by Miss Georgia Reeves Beavers. Guests listed include Mrs J I Wiley Greeneville and Mr and Mrs Alva Craig Athens among others. the newlyweds will reside on Holston Avenue.
The trip departs August 2 with many reservations already made. Priced at $4.75, the package covers all costs. Manager Mcmolarhind at Wofford Bros. in Math and Moan handles details and reservations.
Water route for the quarter ending June 30 shows amounts due and payable at the Watauga Water Co office on Spring Street. If payment is not received by July 15 service will be discontinued without further notice.
Miss Maria Allen Martin, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Martin of Johnson City, arrived in Bristol Thursday and is the guest of Judge and Mrs St John on Windsor Avenue. From Bristol she will proceed to Radford, Virginia.
Heavy rain and rising Knob Creek swelled Tuesday noon four miles north of town in Washington County. Fields endured extensive flood damage to crops while farm margins and nearby lowland areas suffered. Local authorities reported record high water and urged caution as residents assessed losses.
Roy Hale III, an employee at Brushy Mountain prison, is reported in Sulivan County on a Thane line to be sent back to a main oritim al Nawinville burcomee as rapid decline is noted. Eureka Steel ad offers range items stored with W. 1, Burgens, with cash and root hate mentions.
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