Delong Rice Returns to City in Bristol Visit Notes
Delong Rice had returned to the city with several residents and visitors named in a series of local notes. The item lists numerous individuals traveling to and from Bristol Johnson City and surrounding towns for visits, business, or leisure, including ministers, lawyers, and residents such as Mina Bailie Nugent, J. J. Kirkpatrick, and Wofford, with mentions of Axe Springs Tate Springs and Unaka Springs as frequent stops. The fragment also references local eateries, a race or game at Bristol, and various social calls and small-town actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delong Rice
W. 1
Harmon
Bristol
Mina Bailie Nugent
Sunday School Picnic At Unicoi Grove
The Southern Methodist Sunday school picnic is set for today in Dr Hannam grove near Unicoi City Unicoi county. About four hundred scholars in Johnson City are expected to board trains to the grounds for wading games and sports if the weather is favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hannam Grove
Unicoi City
Unicoi
Johnson City
Indian Creek
Unaka National Bank Reelects Officers and Declares Dividend
The semi annual meeting of the Unaka National Bank directors was held at the city office. D Cox and M B Elnea of Jonesboro and J B Franklin of Knoxville attended. Routine business conducted. A four percent dividend was declared and ordered paid. Six month results show increased volume and stockholder satisfaction. Old officers were unanimously re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unaka National Bank
D. Cox
Elnea
Jones
Boro
J. B. Franklin
Knoxville
Doctors Disagree Over Squire Hoss Sea Serpent Case
In Jonesboro Monday county physician and Quaker doctor treated Squire Henry Hoss for a supposed sea serpent. After doctors debated the diagnosis and a corkscrew operation was performed, it proved a still worm. The patient is on sour mash diet and rapidly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hoss
Jonesboro
Dra. Hoss
Jonou
Death of Watmnga poet H. H. Hyder noted
Friends mourn the Watmnga poet H. H. Hyder who died after a long illness at age 17. He authored Double Golden Chains with Blazing Diamonds Strung and Lover's Dream and was known statewide. His remains go to Piney Flats for burial. he left a singular literary legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hyder
Thin City
Mr. Hyder
Tennessee
Watauga
Maine
Solicitors Wanted for Publishing Co Ad and Agents
Solicitors and general agents are sought by D Thompson Publishing Co makers of St Lonia publications. Five million copies expected of The Jeftwrawn Bible, with salaries and generous commissions offered to experienced canvassers. Also notes selection of John W Hunter as Cranberry Furnace Company commissary manager and purchasing agent. Hunter, a Johnson City merchant for twenty years, will move to eastern markets next week to acquire opening stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hunter
Cranberry Furnace Company
Johnson City
Cranberry
KR. A. Sweerzen
D. Thompson Publishing Co
St. Lonia
St. Louis Republic
United States
Congress
Dougréns
Oantasers
Auvassors
John W
Saunter Hag Hoon
Hunter
Sweeteer
Laat
G. Hwanah
Tan Cone
Hanter
That Game of Ball Bristol Trip Ends in Rout
The Johnson City boys travelled to Bristol to play ball but produced a miserable effort, losing 16 to 2. The Bristol Courier notes the Home boys outplayed them in every phase, with twelve safeties by inning five and the visitors failing to unite as a cohesive lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Bristol Courier
Fairmont
Johnson Pi
Johnson City
Water rights clash over Sinking Creek and Jolson reservoir
The Watanga Water Company claims riparian rights to springs feeding a reservoir and seeks to bar a new Jolson City Water Co from using the water. The dispute discusses altering natural flow, potential pumping stations, and cross-border claims to streams and springs across lands, with injunctions possibly forcing water sources elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinking Creek
Jolson City Water Co
Indian Creek
Unicoi
Judge Smith Spring
Watanga Water Company
Wimmer
Johnson City rail line expansion boosts East Tennessee coal regions
The Ohio River and Charleston railway expansion nears completion with plans to extend to Gate City Virginia, linking to coal fields and shortening routes from East Tennessee mines. Gen John T Wilder praises Johnson City’s growth as industrial activity surges with brick yards, veneer plants, mills, and a planned electric car line. The Soldiers Home project tops local efforts, expected to cost over 4 million dollars and attract wide devotion in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River & Charleston Railroad
The
Southern Railway
North Carolina
Johnson City
Huntdale
N. C
Bay
Wilton
Marion
N.Q
Seaboard Air Line
Iit Meh
Tripp
Gate City
Carolinas
Virginia Coal Aelia
Tennessee
East Tennessee
Jélico
Knoxville
Asheville
Bentivel
Wilder
Greeneyville
Maryville
Tennesawe
John T. Wilder
Journal
Tribone
Ohio River
Charleston
Cranberry
United States
Fle
Soldiers Home
Johnson’ City
Tennennee
Embreville
Keat Tennessee
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Water dispute delays Johnson City supply plan
Johnson City Water Company asks to supply water at lower rates including a ten dollar charge for fire protection and a ten percent price cut but the move is deferred. Watauga Water Co remains under eight year contract, and litigation over water rights along Sinking Creek and Springs Gowing continues, drawing public attention as the Soldiers Home supply dispute unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City Water Company
Watauga Water Company
Johnson City
Ihs
Johnson City Water Ga
Watauga Water Co
M. Slagle
Watanga Water Co
Johnson City Water Co
Light and public works notes in Greeneville and surroundings
Notices detail street lighting upgrades by Watauga Lighting and Power Co and a price inquiry for wiring. A Blair residence ad offers sale of household furniture. Congress event in Atlanta prompts Southern Railway ticket deals with several travel dates. Government building site selection by J H McDowell presents six site options priced 4900 to 10000 with a proposed three story stone and brick design in Greeneville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga Lighting and Power Jo
Greeneville
J. H. McDowell
United States Treasury Department
Rayenne Callector
SHE WEDS MAN OF HER CHOICE IN KNOXVILLE
Miss Baily Taylor eldest daughter of Gov. R. K. Taylor wed Dr. Geo. T. St. John in Knoxville amid family strife over his past gambling accusations. St. John a 22 year old Tennessee Medical College graduate from Chilhowie Virginia faced past lawsuits and warrants. Gov. Taylor barred contact, but the couple married privately, with Rev. Frank presiding as the governor returned home.
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Watauga
Wataugas
Teva
L. D. Montton
Keston Laat
Parks
Princeton
Ark
H. 1
Ravitherinu
Troy
Vriday
Chienge Portrait Co
Miss King
BE. W. King
Bristol
Mia
Mattia Hodge
E. W. Larimer
Road Commission
Lick Crook
Mins
Laura Col
Jonesboro
Moyes
Turkeytown
Thomas Wright
Hrintol
High G. Sproles
Tennessee Infantry
Shiloh
Chickarsaugm
Watauga Anatomy
M. E. Church
South
John Garr
Abingelon
B. A. Stewart
Lala Wedge
Mra
W. A. Gillespie
Limestone
W. J. Pliner
Lesington, Ky
Janet I. Plummer
Episcopal Church
Roanoky
Edward H. Plummer
Knoxville
Onit
B. P. Alexander
Mack Reynolda
Gov. Taylor
St. John
Lebanon
St. Toho
Connie
Chilbowie
Taylor
Gov
Tayis
Frank
Election Notice for Washington County Commissioners
Authority vested in the commissioners of election for Washington county announces a forthcoming meeting or action. Authorized officials will conduct specified duties under state law with proper commissions, dates, and locations to be provided in subsequent public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Sale of Real Estate in Johnson City Area
Real estate sale under will of Wen Graham deceased to be held August ninth at public outcry. Farm in Washington county Tennessee on J. Lilly and Tim Houston lines, about three miles from Johnson City, 60.7 acres, except five acres willed to Folia Graham. Credit six twelve eighteen months with 25 percent cash. Bidder to sign notes with solvent security. deed to include lien. Executor David H Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Tenn
Supreme Court
Court of Chancery Appeals
First Chancery Division
Teunesses
Judicial Stronit
Tennessee
Allen Graham
Folia Graham
Niohh
J. ¥. Lilly
Tim Houston
F. W. St. John
Joe Williame
Surrey
Johnson City
Henven
Old Home Place
David H, Jones
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Bert Ponder
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Tal
Fred Weema
M. L. Blackley
A. F
Hoss
Mountain City
T. M. Smith
W. L. Taylor
Tillie Rankin
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Ka Springs
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Range
J. W. Wood
Ada
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J. F. Templin
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Pane Springs Inn
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Garbers
Vist
Frankie Mitchell
Fort R
Mise Hattie
Kate
Mis Ola Boyd
Tarrow
Johnson
Johnie
Oliver Springs
Walter Martin
Atlanta
Geo. Brown
Boone's Creek
Bes Hive
Hyder
Hawkins County
HH. Hyder
P.M. Ward
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Little Brother
Unake Springs
George Keys
Miss Lous
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HH. Johnson
A. A. Taylor
Medias
J. D. Weaver
Lamont Atreat
E. Miller
W. B. Harrison
Graham Wilbourn
Hal Boring
Viryl Slaughter
Ira Matson
Unaka Springs
FB. C. Wilson
Cyrus Elmendorf
Carnegie
Gen. Wilder
Ligneh
Doit
T. A, Cox
Cox
Watauga Avenue
Tom
Geo
W. Bleysoe
Geor
Poond
J. O. Day
Erwin
Flrst Presbyterian Church
Hin
D. Guar
Watauga Lighting and Power Co
A.N. Brown
J. W. Hunter
Carter County
Jarmon and
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Joe A. Carr
Boone's
Hepada
Austin Springs
Aoglin
Raymond P. Reeves
Dallas
Texas
Raymond
Southern Methodist
Miedmont
Arene
W. A. Dicerxsey
John A. Hatcher
H. BH
Southern
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Secre Young Peoples Christian and Education
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Abanta
Amgwat Bell
Negro Young People’s
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Wali
Dadam
Emily Taylor
Aty Wu
Arbuckle’s
Geox
Pardue & Rogan
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Watauga River
E. H. Miller
Propr
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Fede Fey
Hattie St
Owens
Mtle Baby
Han Hi
Memphis
Iron Mountain
Ft. Worth
el Paso
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
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I. B. Hollander
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Osi
MILEY
Eneh
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Mhiligpiin Islande
Akail Haile
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St.Louis
Guo
W. Witsaers
Usp
A. Cox
J. A. Vianna
Wleetion Comeitanio
Wre
Wen Graham
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