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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1909

Page

3

Clinchfield Route service via Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railway

Through coaches and baggage cars operate July 25 1909 in eastern standard time between Johnson City Tennessee and Charlotte and Wilmington North Carolina. Connections available from all points North East West and South under J J Campion traffic manager Johnson City Tennessee.

Johnson City Tenn Charlotte Wilmington N. C J. J. Campion Douthsound Jorthround Iaa Dope Dpr Jonson City Marion Bostic Seaboard Air Line Railway Lopm Monroe Hamle

Wanted ads and Local notices from Fort Worth era

The page lists help wanted male roles and various notices. It mentions bookkeepers clerks superintendents managers and a vacancy for a filing role. It notes travel from Bristol and New York with visits, rent offers, lost child sweater, and a call for samples of fall dress goods. It includes multiple public notices for Mountain Branch and National Soldiers Home procurement deadlines and contact info.

E.G. Lyle uWimilusa Arkansas Bristol Margaret Loulwina Texas Mexico Mildred Lyle T. M. Ingles J. P. Taylor Henry Co Ston, Tex

Bristol Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests

Local and personal items list residents visiting Bristol or hosting guests from Knoxville Marion Newport Newport News and Richmond. Names include Miss Clara Russell Miss Eva Kinmert Mrs. J. W. Cass Mrs. Hugh Morison and many others with relatives and friends traveling to or from Bristol.

A. T. Mauk Mamie Bryan Knoxville A. B. Bowman Killen Adelaide Limestone

Non-Resident Notice in Johnson City Case 1909

The court orders four weeks publication in the Johnson City paper for non residents Rey Steele Receiver W G Colson O M Colson and Katherine Colson to appear before the Clerk and Master by the first Monday in September 1909 or default. July 18, 1909. Lee Willan and S B Solicitors.

Johnson City Rey Steele W. G. Colson Q. M. Colson Katherine Colson Tennessee Johnson Day Said O Breele W. G. Colton O. M. Colson Court House Lee Willan

For Sale and Rent Listings By W. A. Kite & Co

Advertises property for sale or rent through W. A. Kite & Co. at 127 Spring Street. Mentions concrete work by Geo. I. Brown and offers farm tracts and truck gardens near the city.

W. A. Kite & Co Spring St Geo. I. Brown Spring Street

Notice of General Registration in Washington County

Registration books opened Monday August 9 1909 and closed August 19 1909 for voters in the First and Second precincts of the Ninth civil district including Johnson City and in the Fifth civil district including Jonesboro. Registrars include Jok Lawrence Swingle Geo H Berry Jesse Martin and J A Aiken J S Cochran with books locations at the Court House Spring Street and the White Elephant Boone and Market. Election commissioners for Washington County Tennessee sign the notice.

Johnson City Jonesboro Tennessee Johns City Court House Springstreet Resistrars Lawrence Swingle Sth Dolnson City White Elephant Boone and Market Street Geo. H. Berry Jesse Martin Fyncy J. A Aiken J Cochran

Giant locomotive arrives for railway use in Roanoke

The Roanoke News reports a massive engine weighing 25 000 pounds arrives for the O C O Railway to push coal over the Allegheny Ridge. The engine, a Mullet type with eight driving wheels per side and four cylinders, draws interest from railroad men. Another Malet engine of 60 000 pounds is under construction for the Southern Pacific.

O Ae Ridge Hoanoke Roanoke West Virginia Caroling Claelfield Alio Rilroad Southern Pacific

Breakfast and social notes from local columns

Dr Woods Hutchinson promotes a hearty breakfast including meat fish eggs or milk with fats sugars and hot breads while cereals are seen as secondary. The column then shifts to local society notes mentioning Miss Lillian Dale Burbage visiting in New York and Tennessee relations, missionary institutes, a wedding reception, and Greenville Democrat mentions a local figure, A A Taylor, visiting Jonesboro.

Woods Hutchinson Woman's Home Companion

New Opera House Planned for Johnson City

J A Denton contracted to build a new opera house on Market Street Johnson City with 46 by 165 feet footprint costing about 4000 dollars. Site on Main Street will feature a 20 foot wide entrance, a store row, and an auditorium of 46 feet with galleries extending over the hallway. The project aims for completion soon, with Henry overseeing the work and a decorative exterior.

J. A. Denton Thomtiog Malin Joc Wixty Denton Henry Uu Torhin

Bush Suffers Painful Injury In Factory Plunge

Willd. Mish, foreman of the Waloghan Tannery, fell twelve feet from a plank while attempting to lace a belt on a pulley. He landed and sustained a severe bruise, now slow to heal, while confined to his bed.

Willd Mish Walogan Temoor Alps

Edgar Seneker Dead in North Dakota

The accidental death of Edgar Seneker was reported from Hismarck North Dakota on Wednesday morning. He was the son of BH Benckes of Bristol and brother of Mos HL Witford of Unis City, a former resident of this city. He died at age 2 and will be shipped to Bristol for interment.

Ager Seneker Hismarck North Dakota BH. Benckes Bristol Mos. HL. Witford Unis City East Tennessee

Monument design accepted for Sycamore Shoals monument

Mrs Jus Wo Shee representing Hownie Kate chapter 1. A. R. of Knoxville and Mrs J J McCue of Sycamore Shoals Bristol along with Mish Mayes Arnell of John Sevier chapter met yesterday and accepted the monument design. The project is set for unveiling October 7, 1908. The women were hosted at the Soldiers' Home hotel and toured the city by Miss Arnell.

Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church August Services

The pastor Rev D A Dobbs will be out of town in August while regular services continue. August 1 Rev D Gray DD preaches, August 4 Rev J A Moore, August 14 supply to be announced, August 22 no preaching services.

Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church D. A. Dobbs D. Gray J. A. Moore

Johnson City Beats Greeneville in Weekend Baseball Series

Local team Johnson City won two straight games against Greeneville last Saturday and Sunday, 40 to 8 and 81 to 7 respectively. The games were well played and drew interest, with plans for more contests to come.

Johnson City Greeneville Secon

Moving City Offices to Second Floor Ambrist Building

The Recorder and City Commissioner offices are moved to the Ambrist Building second floor. The court noon will host board meetings and dates. The change aims to facilitate officer work and improve operations.

Am Brist Huilding

Daniel Glass Celebrates 10th Birthday at Boones Creek

Daniel Glass marked a 10th birthday at his son-in-law Nelson Minch's home on Boones Creek, near the city, last Friday July 28. He was born in Western North Carolina in 1808 and moved to Tennessee about fifty years ago.

Daniel Glass Nelson Minch Boones Creek Mr. Glue North Carolina Tennessee

Suburban Society Note On Reeves McGee Gathering

Misses Clim Reeves and Grice McGee hosted a Saturday get together at private homes Mire uke and Aspen Tower with Lake Finneofal as a backdrop. Guests enjoyed rowing on the lake and a substantial luncheon before Marion Johnson provided vocal and instrumental entertainment late.

Clim Reeves Grice McGee Mire Uke Aspen Tower Finneofal Miss Reeves Missy Marion Johnson Mision Glennie Penes Dora Campbell A Lawson Lincoln Nettie Wallin

Bank of Commerce Opens in New Quarters

The Bank of Commerce moves to new quarters at Spring and Tipton streets in East Tennessee. The remodeled firm features a grey Georgia marble counter and mahogany woodwork, with a front parlor for ladies and customers dropping in. President Gaunt and Cashier Miller praise the new, convenient home.

Spring Tipton East Tennessee Isi Gaunt Miller

Southern Railway Improves Platform and Sanitary Walk

The Southern Railway will tear away the platform from the depot to the tank site and fill to the south building with limestone, creating a permanent sanitary walk. The spring tunnel will be piped under the track to raise the grade, improving access and easing city traffic.

Southern Ue Ol

East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company Directors Meeting

The East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company announces a stockholders meeting at the company office in Johnson City Tennessee on Wednesday September 16 1868 at 12 o'clock noon to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting. John Wish secretary

Mountain Branch Nas D.Y.S National Soldiers Home Tennessee Paul £. Divine Mountain Armch N. W Tenn Paul Atucks North Carolina Railroad Company Johnson Rimy Pone Buefiere

Associate President of Sullins College Named

Bristol Tenn July 2 Dr We Neighbor formerly pastor of State Street Methodist chuch here and now pastor of Trinity Methodist Baltimore has been elected associate president of Sullins College this city He is expected to succeed Dr W E Martin at the end of the next session Martin will not be with the school after the coming year He has accepted the presidency of a new school at Montgomery Alabama in his native state Martin has made a great success of the work here and the board and patrons regret he will depart after the next scholastic year.

Bristol Tenn We Neighbor Giastor State Street Methodist Chisel Trinity Methodist Chapel Baltimore Sillin College WE. Martie Presdieny Ly Martin Dayliye Montgomery Ala Ty. Martin Ana Ie School

Appraisers at Work Assess Bristol Water Plant Value

Appraisers for the Watttuga Water Company evaluate the Bristol plant value for city acquisition. Mr Kirkpatrick, a noted expert engineer, leads the appraisal with commission members actively reviewing terms.

New Office Created in Buhari County Admin Office

Fragmented OCR notes describe a new office creation with a named manager and staff assignments. It mentions a salary of $19 per month and references several individuals by initials, indicating a reorganizational record in a local government office.

Curthiesayy Buhafet Mamie Lythe Tee Engk Bieal Weis Kyle ML King Cok Brownlow

Willard Pays Up After Warrants Cleared

The report states Willard paid up after being arrested on several warrants recently issued. Attending the settlement were witnesses and relatives including Mins Feyburn, Mel Crumley, and other family members during the transaction.

Willard Jeane Meranee Mins Feyburn Lin Phoely Heather Mel. Crumley

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