Local Happenings and Obituaries in Greene County
July news notes include Miss Lillian Hathaway visiting from Johnson City and A K Brown moving to open a vehicle factory in Johnson City. J. W. Renfro dies after a long illness. funeral at Watauga Baptist Church with I O O F and K P lodges nearby. Community praises Woman's Hospital Association for funding a life saving appendectomy and hospital care.
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Lillian Hathaway
Johnson City
J. Atwater
Fannie
A. K. Brown
J. W. Renfro
Renfro
Ron Gaines
W. AR. Allen
C. C. Hacker
Corinne
Watauga Baptist Church
E. H. Yankee
J K. Haynes
Johnson City Visitors Share Time With Local Families
Lue Miss Daisy Lyon is visiting relatives in Johnson City this week. Miss Taylor from Johnson City spent Monday with Miss Anna Lucy Humphreys in this city. Miss LuRe Self was a weekend guest of Johnson City friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Britton stayed in Johnson City last week. Mrs. W. F. Lane visits her daughter in Johnson City this week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Turner and children, of Johnson City, were weekend guests of Mrs. Turner’s parents on West Church street. Daisy Wilds of Johnson City has been a guest of Mrs. D. B. Wilds for several days. She plans to visit more relatives before returning.
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I. O
West Irish Street
Helen Armitage
Johnson City
Alexander Patterson
Greeneville
Paul E. Devine
Johnson C City
Greene Ile
Woman's Hospital Association
Lue
Daisy Lyon
Miss Taylor
Anna Lucy Humphreys
LuRe Self
J. D. Britton
Johnsonity
W. F. Lane
Doyle
Henry Turner
County court weighs high school plan and election issues
Unclear county court debate on establishing a county high school. The piece attacks corruption in elections and suggests improving bridge safety with barb wire to keep people and animals from the edge, referencing transport routes and depot proximity.
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West Virginia Supreme Court
Visit notes from Johnson City and Tennayoke households
Mrs. 5. B. Remine and son Edwin and Miss Katherine Crumbly return home after a pleasant visit with friends at Johnson City. Mrs. H. C. Marey and children, guests of Mrs. J. A. Miso in Johnson City, will spend a few weeks with Mrs. J. A. Iveney on Pennsylvania Avenue before returning to Tenayoke.
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5. B. Remine
Edwin
Katherine Crumbly
Johnson City
H.C. Marey
Chilren
J. A. Miso
J. A. Liveney
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tenayoke
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Offers Home Care Aid
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cures of cuts burns and wounds with a claim of universal healing. Also promotes Dr Pahrenway Teething Syrup and Cholera Ta rtunum with pricing and free sample hints.
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Dr. Pahrway
Southern Railway to honor engineers by painting names on locomotive cabs
Allan Ga July 10 Southern Railway engineers with excellent locomotive care will have their names painted on cab panels. Vice President E B Coapman says the plan marks the company’s pride in engine condition and appearance. Engineers may keep their individual locomotives, and names are added after a miles and overhauls rule. The scheme effective July 1 includes adjustments for past two years for those who ran individual engines.
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Allan
Southern Railway
E B. H. Coapman
Southern Rail
Clean up tonight with Dr King’s New Life Pills
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for indigestion sour stomach and foul breath. It claims the pills empty the stomach and bowels of fermenting food and gas and promise a satisfying bowel movement. It also lists Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns and Dr Fahrney’s Teething Syrup for babies.
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Dr. Kings New Life
Abe
Bucklen
Bishop Cooke At Bedside Of His Son In Athens
Bishop R G Cooke of the Methodist Episcopal church is with his son Frank Cooke in Athens after months of illness. Cooke, based in Portland Ore, formerly lived in Athens and retains a residence there as his family remains. he receives telegrams of condolence from Holsten conference members and other preachers.
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Chattanooga
R. G. Cooke
Methodist Explacopal Church
Athens
Frank Cooke
Bishop Cooke
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Holsten Conference
Wonder Cure Claims Kidney and Bladder Relief
An advertisement touts a Texas remedy claimed to cure kidney and bladder ailments in men, women, and children, also promising relief from back pain and rheumatism, with mail order available from Dr. F. E. Hall of St. Louis.
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Texas Wonder
Texas
FE. W. Hall
Oliver St. BL
Louis, Mo
Thompson Named Leader in National Education Mail Franking Issue
Prof. Sam H. Thompson Tennessee Superintendent of Education was appointed chairman of a state superintendents committee at the National Education Association meeting in St Paul Minnesota. The panel will work with the Postmaster General and Congress on permission to use the mails for franking privileges in state education departments. The other members are Jas H Delzell of Nebraska and R G Stearnes of Virginia.
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Supt. Thompson
Sam H. Thompson
Tennessee
National Educational Association
St. Paul
Value of Time in Farm Work and Substantial Profits
A thoughtful note urges farmers to value time, plan ahead, and record daily effort. It argues many squander opportunities through poor timing, neglect of land and stock, and excuses, warning that time management often determines whether a farm prospers or barely subsists. It contrasts productive use of time with those starting rich who lose wealth through inattention.
Harvesting Peaches in Tennessee Markets and Shipments
A C Ketfar from the University of Tennessee outlines best practices for picking peaches for rail shipment and local markets. He stresses picking before full ripeness for shipment, recognizing ripe color for varieties like Greenboro Carmi and Champion, and handling to prevent bruises. Packing aims for uniform size and firm fruit that won’t bruise, with low spring wagons and burlap-bottomed tables for careful transfer.
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Tennessee
Chicago
Greenwboro
Carmi
Champion
Carman
Bede
Raj
Texas
Arkansas
C. A. Ket Far
University of Tenmer
Candidate for Circuit Court Clerk Seeks August Vote
A candidate for Circuit Court Clerk emphasizes qualification and past service by appointment to fill an unexpired five year term, urging voters to consider his record and support in the upcoming August election.
Candidates for Ninth District Constable and County Trustee
J R C Lewis announces his candidacy for constable of the Ninth district in the August election and seeks votes from all friends. He cites four years as constable and pledges a square deal to supporters from both parties. W A Maloney runs for Trustee in Washington county, a first time candidate and farmer who pledges faithful service and invites voters to meet him in August.
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J. R. C. Lewis
Washington County
W. A. Maloney
Floterial Representative Seeks Reelect in Tennessee General Assembly
A candidate for 48th district in Tennessee counties Washington Greene and Unicoi asks for votes to succeed self. He cites steady service and attentiveness to constituents, promising to maintain the same effort if reelected in November.
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Washington
Greene
Unicoi
General Assembly of
Tennessee
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R. C. Warren
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Bristol, Tenn
Congress
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W. J. Alien
Ulster
Aniclea
Dabo, Maan & Co
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New Yor
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Fourth Ave
New York City
Floterial
Washington, Greene and
Unicoi Counties
Ss. B. White
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Johnson City Steam Laundry
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons
Scedamen
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