Local News Notes and Notices from Johnson City Area
A crowded column reports on political promises for an election prize in October, social visits from Mrs. Ada Trasler and Miss Annie Hoxking, court proceedings, business dissolutions, and local personalities. Mentions Gov. Taylor’s secretary Geo Rows, several trips to Cincinnati and Kingsport, and community events including church picnics and game scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Brodorick
Jolnign City
Geo. Rows
Gov. Taylor
Clarkson
Funeral notice and society items from a late 19th century Arkansas newspaper
The notice records the funeral for Dr. John Calvin McNees in Ardmore with notes on his birthplace Green County Tennessee and later moves to Arkansas Texas and Indian Territory. It mentions a brother E L McNees and two sons, one a physician and one a druggist, plus a brief obituary of Mrs. Sarah Graham and wedding news of Annie Palma Hughson and Alexander Paris Cunningham in Rockville Maryland with details of their elopement and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Medical College of St Louis
Sane College
Booth
Trev
Herndon
Garda
Rockville
Annie Palma Hughson
Pred Hughson
Greenwood
Alexander Paris Cunningham
Jolson City
Tenn
Gretna Green
All Woathington
Salvilla
G. Dorsey White
Washington
Marriage Secrets and Small-Town News from Virginia
A bride and groom, courting in secrecy, join families as marriage announcements go out. The groom, a minister in Emory and Henry, plans ministry in Maryland and West Virginia while the bride stays with her mother until health improves. A Piedmont parlor concert draws 25 couples, with regional performers among Johnson City’s rising young talent. Hawking Bros bankrupts in Johnson City after owing a New York merchant, with assets near 4,000 and creditors meeting set for July.
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M. B. Church
Wride
West Virginia
Frivaldy
Mayneaboro
Valley Herald
Hawking Bros
New York
Morchaute
Hai
Gotae Jolu
Knoxville
J.B. Cox
Hickman
Creditora
Messrs. Hawking
Johson City
North Caroline
Bruner and Braner Credited, Hawkin Bros Withdraw Suit
Hawkins Bros faced a suit over business dealings with R L and B Bruner. They admit Bruner acted in good faith and withdrew all claims after finding no damage done. The episode centered on credit lines from eastern firms and a failed pay day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veelly
Broner
Bruner
Brauer
Caatorn Jobbers
R, Lo & TD. Bruneri
Hawkins Bros
Haweins Bros
Liaw
KL. &B. Bruner
Benner
McMillin Withdraws From Senate Race in Tennessee
The governor of Tennessee announces he will not seek re election to the United States Senate. He cites party unity and the good of the state, saying his name should not be used in the contest. Supporters and critics react, urging harmony and continued party loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonnesioo
Meat Palaaki
Marehi
Iehnay
Waitat
Congress
Senate
Tennessee
Tenneva
Pnrt
Labin
United States
Lave
Nashville
Thomas B. Turley
Benton McMulnay
B. W. Carmack
Maxwell House
McMillin
McMillie
TY Jetta
Knoxville
MeMillin
Guv
Saylor
Gus
Carma
Randilates
Grand Old Damocratic Party
Bryan Stevenson ticket draws enthusiasm at Kansas City convention
Nashville dispatch reports strong support for Bryan and Stevenson among convention delegates. Carmack, rushing to a train, praises the platform's imperialism issue as paramount and notes Tennessee’s platform was aligned by the national convention. He adds the pairing is the strongest ticket to sweep the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Nelson
Unckwoods
Philadelphia
Fanny Roosevelt
Lence
Bown Billyy Bryan
Joe Wheeler
Nashville
Aimong
Bryan
Stevenson
Bny
Congromman Carmack
ML Ayepointment
Hitgeelf
Kansas City
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Aegina
Mra
Mampowet
A. Shipley
Tesday
Bilus Couper
Toneshore
Ada Trasler
Jonesbore
Hoss
Allan
Aincinnati
A Ywonth
Misa Annie Hoxking
A. W. Cox
Holston Avenue
Armbrust
Prom
Canada
Mr. Armbrust
Foy W. Daluney
Jas
Austin Sprige
Ma Webl
Yun Op
Miller
Lynncomb
Elizabeth Winton
Thawte
F. B. Owen
Little Goo
Weyl
Cincinnati
Jas, Dyer
Pittaburg
Will Visi
G. Lyle
Mia
Neil Larcok
Mixa Bousie Burrow
Kingsport
Therives
Tasaday
Bam
Aln
Boo
Carpenter Drow
Jong Standin
Johnson City
Mintes
Mary
Beatrice Rankin
Greene County
Lewis
Maggie Martin
Phillips & Waltura
W. O. Phillips
D. N. Waltura
D. N. Walters
Hawarts Mavs
Jolson Oity
Bray
Jackson
Kingan
Jackson’s
Galliher & Co
Jackson's
Chase & Sanborn
Raleton
Attan
Gol. KE. C. Reeves
Morristown
South
Presbyterian Sunday
Robi
L. Taylor
Lowe
Gen
Jax
Taylor
Brush Creek
Hoan Street
Massoury
T. J. Giles
Usta
Dan Betwor
M. E. Church
Keith Presiding
Evler
Laodle
Pinter
Gary
Joseph Bowman
Washington County
Lnte
Romains
J. Tip Powell
Willian Powell
Church Hill
Tennesse
Cristal
Bible Studente
Coun
Tusentum
Daly
McKinley
Mira M. F. Spencer
John ©. Pearson
Toloit
Wis
Jon
Winona Lake
Tadao
Btnrio
St. Paul
Stina
Largo
City Drug Store
White Mountain
Georgia
Mastic
Emory
Barton & Parrott
B. White
Lenard
Howl Pieduont
Arthur T. Marnest
Bostonians
Card
Davis
Bristol
East Tennessee
Artinin
Laura King
Willie Gox
Elsie Hickman
Grace Barlow
Misnex Mattie Henderson
Dora Cargille
Luator Painter
Helle Miller
Means
Crumley
Chas
Cargille
Litt Wood
F. Crumley
Embree Baxley
Frank Taylor
Oliver
Heath & Milligan
Syracus
Jas. S. Byrd & Co
A. Byrd
Cape
Sue Peea
Seetheed
Sas Eee
Renee
Tl, & B. Beanor
Sane
Tuan A. Cox
G. GO. Hany
P. J. Worronn
Agaist Bruner
Hood
Snolgrass
Takano
Snodgras
Carmack
University of Tennessee
Tanmonseo
Acadecie
Brgistrar
University of Tenn
Springs
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