The Comet announces changes in staff and local politics
The Comet reports E M Geiger will become business manager and city editor next Monday. Washington county Democrats back W J Barton and R C Thomas for election commission, with P H Wofford as Republican member. Prof S G Gilbreath re elected as president of East Tennessee State Normal and faculty retention announced including Percy S Barnes succeeding Sherrill as State Superintendent.
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Washington County
W. J Barton
R C. Thomas
Jonesboro
Washington County Election Commission
P. H. Wofford
Complete Board
8. G. Gilbreath
East Tennessee State Normal
State Board of Education
Percy 8. Barnes
Sherrill
Col Jack Faw Dies in North Carolina Mining Probe
The death of Col. Jack Faw in a mining investigation near North Carolina shocked East Tennessee friends. Faw was a popular, sizable figure with a genial disposition and wide circles of influence. The Comet notes the loss and criticizes neglect of flag care at Science Hill High School, urging proper handling during school sessions.
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Col
Jack Faw
North Carolina
East
Tennessee
Death of Colonel Jack Faw in North Carolina mine accident
Colonel Jack Faw a Bristol editor and Sullivan County representative in the Virginia General Assembly died at Lansing North Carolina after a mining accident. He was injured when a cavern collapsed and his legs were crushed while he worked on iron ore properties. Funeral arrangements place his burial beside his parents in Johnson City with relatives traveling from Staunton and New York to Bristol for services.
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Jack Faw
Tesident
Bristol
Bristol Daily Tribune
Sullivan County Representaive
Lansing
Herald Collier
Abingdon
Colan
West Jefferson
N. C
Faw
Boone's Creek
Colonel Faw
Washington County
Teno
George P. Paw
Mr. Faw
Dickson
North Carolina
Thomas Dickson
Bristol Tribune
Bristol Courier
Sullivan County
General Assembly
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
Col. Faw
United States
Flare ,Timberlake
Winchester
Charles
Julian
New York
Rouss
Anna
Stephen D. Timberlake
Staunton
Elizabeth
Bluff City
Thomas
William
J.T Masengill
California
Tron
Ashe County
Johnson City
Charles P. Paw
Baltimore
Timberlake
Elizabeth Faw
Cy Lyle Named Treasurer at Johnson City Home
The Chattammoga Times praises Cy Lyle for becoming treasurer of the Baldiers' home in Johnson City. It notes his honesty competence and regular Democratic loyalty. The paper also hints he could improve the Johnson City Comet editorial if he dedicates time to his duties.
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Cy Lyle
Baldiers
Johnson City
Lyle
Democratic Party
Chattammoga Times
Farmers Hear Talks at Kingsport Convention
About 200 farmers attended a Kingsport convention with speakers Prof. W. J. Sowder of East Tennessee State Normal, J. Fred Johnson of Johnson City, Prof. H. A. Morgan of Knoxville, and William Roller of Kingsport. Dinner followed the sessions.
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Kingsport
W. J. Sowder
East Tennessee State Normal
J. Fred Johnson
Johnson City
H. A. Morgan
Knoxville
William Roller
Hancery Sale of Land in Johnson City Tennessee
In obedience to a Chancery Court decree in the case of R B Daniels and wife versus G F McClain and wife, a land tract in Washington County will be sold July 10, 1915 at 10 a m in front of the Court House door Johnson City. The 2 1/2 acre lot fronts Commerce street about 351 feet in the 5th Civil District. Sale on credit six and twelve months with interest from sale and notes with security required. June 17, 1916. d W Cass Clerk and Master.
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Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tennessee
R. B. Daniels
G. F. McClain
Court House
Washington County
Commerce Street
Aix
Mail Carrier Transferred to Watauga Valley Route
Elmer Keplinger, longtime rural mail carrier from Garber for 12 years, has been transferred to the Watauga valley route in Carter county. Garber’s route becomes part of Jonesboro route 2.
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Elmer Keplinger
Garber
Watauga Valley
Carter County
Jonesboro
Train Schedules for Erwin Unaka Springs and Spartanburg Areas
At 11:23 a m service runs to Erwin and Unaka Springs Tennessee with calls at Toccane Burnsville Pensacola and Marion North Carolina and Spartanburg South Carolina. A 6:15 p m run to Unica and Erwin Tennessee follows. For definite details visit the ticket office or contact CHAST MANDEL assistant general passenger agent Johnson City Tennessee.
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Erwin
Unaka Springs
Tenn
Toccane
Burnsville
Pensacola
Marion
N. C
Spartanburg
Unica
Chast
Mandel
Johnson City
Tennesse
Johnson City Chancery Case Attaches Non-Residents
In the Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee Worley Harr Herman Ruth and William Berkholtz non residents of Tennessee are indebted to the city of Johnson City. An attachment was issued and levied. Public notice to appear by the first Monday in September or the bill and petition will be confessed. July 15 1915. J W Cass Clerk and Master Thad A Cox Geo C Sells Sols.
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Johnson City
Worley Harr
Herman, Ruth
William Berkholtz
J. W. Cass
Most Remarkable Combination Cinwah Remedy Ad
A promotional claim touts Cinwah as the most efficient mix of root juices gums and herbs to aid stomach liver and kidney function. It promises appetite restoration digestion support and toxin elimination, linking benefits to relief from rheumatism eczema and similar ailments. Sold in Johnson City at two stores operated by the caeaory drug company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Caeaory Drug Company
Dr King’s Pills and Realty Co Dissolution Notice
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for 25 cents and recalls sugar coated isoplined pills in 36 count bottles. The Johnson City Tennessee Quick Sales Realty Co dissolves by mutual consent on July 6 1916 and disclaims future debts. signatories include Z A Robertson C A Harris D H Kestner R Be Kestner.
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Dr. King
Advt
Co Partnership
Quick Sales Realty Co
Johnson City
State of Tennessee
Saie
Z. A. Robertson
C. A. Harris
D. H. Kestner
R. BE. Kestner
Goldsmith Non-Resident Defendant Ordered to Appear
Emma Corinne Goldsmith sues Henry Frederick Goldsmith in Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee. The bill shows he is a non resident and must appear before the Clerk and Master to defend or the bill will be confessed and heard ex parte. Notice published four consecutive weeks in The Comet, July 13 1916. J. W. Cabs As Clerk. Miller Sol.
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Emma Corinne Goldsmith
Henry Frederick Goldsmith
Iin
Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tennessee
State of
General Registration Opens August Ninth in Washington County
The Commissioners of Registration for Washington county Tennessee announce general registration for qualified voters in the Ninth and Fifteenth Civil Districts. Registrars G W Swingle and W H Fulton will open the books on the second Monday of August 1915 and keep them open ten days from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily.
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Washington County
Tennessee
G. W. Swingle
W. H. Fulton
Appointees Named Registrars for Second Precinct
The First voting precinct names H. C. Beasley and A. L. Hill as appointed registrars for the Second voting precinct. Also listed are P. H. Wofford and W. M. Hyder in connection with the registration duties.
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H. C. Beasley
A. L. Hill
P. H. Wofford
W. M. Hyder
Normal Students Tour Elkhorn City by Rail Excursion
Three hundred fifty normal students enjoyed an excursion over the C C and C railway to Elkhorn City Kentucky. Prof B W Kennedy led the party and praised the scenic ride noting long tunnels including one nearly two miles in length.
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Elkhorn City
B. W. Kennedy
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CY H. Lyle
OP Ee Oere
Johnson City, Tenn
E. M. Geiger
H. Lyle
Hill High School
James Sample
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Jeath OF
Gol
Landing N.C
Hancery
D, W, Cass
Cardus
Sylvania Woods
Clifton Mills, Ky
Cardi
Planear
Stragsburg
Carolina Clinchfield
Porttown
Oxfords
Worley Harr, Herman, Ruth and
W. W. Worley and Wife
Byrd Et al
Thad A. Cox
Geo. C. Sells
Sola
Crouch’s Book Store
Main Street
J. W. Cabs
I. Miller
Ring
Baels
Monogram
Southern Railway
South
Prom Johnson Cope
Johncoe City
M., Daly Ltd
G. Mellis
P. Badiryilie
A. Tea
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