Remembering Science Hill Institute and Brush Creek’s rise
A Weatherford reader recalls the founding of Science Hill Institute near Brush Creek in Johnson City, driven by enthusiasm and community effort. He details early meetings, subscriptions, and local figures like Abel Hows and Sam Ponder, then notes the institute’s enduring legacy and a recent trip to Dallas for M E Church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Weatherford
Soiones II
Science Hill
Brush Creek
Abel Hows
Weary Carr
Sam Ponder
Henry Carr
John Johnson
Tobe Hoss
Adam Bowman
Johnson City
Carter Station
Tip Jobe
Washington County
M. E. Church
South
Dallas
Reeves
B. Hows
Methodist Church
Embree
Akann
Washington County political notes and oblique election hints
A dense Washington County newspaper fragment discusses a candidate for Constable of the Ninth district seeking re election in August and lists various judicial and county posts with names. It mentions Tennessee Press Association plans, a Democratic ticket at Jonesboro, and a delinquent taxpayers sale notice in Washington County Pennsylvania with trustee H. Jackson.
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Washington County
JR. O Laewis
Good Old
Washington
Court House
Jonsaboro
H. ©. Jackson
Henry
Broderick
Gus
I. N. Boring
Newt
Pritchett
Will
Jonesboro
Penn
Jackson
Our Bob Entertained at Academy of Music Box Party
Mr Walter Henderson of New York entertained on Wednesday evening at a box party at the Academy of Music to hear Gov Rob Taylor in his lecture The Old Plantation. Taylor was guest of honor at a Monticello cappor supper for twelve with sweet peas, anecdotes, and a toast amid blue flame brandy. Guests included Gov Bob Taylor and others.
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Walter Henderson
New York
N. Y
Academy of Music
Gov
Rob Taylor
Gov. Taylor
Monticello
Taylor
Tennessee
Bob
Mr. Hender
Oui
Bob Taylor
Local social notes from Norfolk and Watauga visit Greeneville
A mixed social page records Mrs James P Coeil and others from Knoxville Annapolis and Acworth visiting Norfolk Virginia with a crowd of Piney Mat youths sharing a hay ride. Local residents Long, Mrs Smalling, Mrs Oliver and B J Smalling are noted with health and travel details. Greeneville laundry proprietor Hughgreys Reave was also in town.
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Watauga
Tenn
Janet
Mod
Abe Hott
Acworth
Louisville Fertilizer Co
Piney Mat
Jignal
Behine Fust Wal Dilight
Wia
Long
Knoxville
J. J. Smalling
David Oliver
B. J. Smalling
Huwghreys Reave
Greeneville
Local Travel Notes and Sheriff Candidate Visit Reported
A scattered village column notes A J Sellars at Ratledge with Mount Lumber Go, Hughes visiting family, and local residents A J Lacy Thomas Murray Hart and Jane Hart returning from travel. Sheriff candidate James L. Bradley greeted supporters, and reports cover a drought easing. A fatal Friday shooting near Erwin between ex sheriff Ike Love and Masters plus Tinker is recounted with Love injured, Masters dead, and Tinker mortally wounded after a confrontation over misconduct.
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A. J. Sellars
Ratledge
Mount Lumber
Charles Hughes
A. J. Lacy
Bullivan County
Thomas C. Murray
Stony Creek
Carter County
Janes Ny Hart
Enq
Mrexne
Cal
Turkeytown
Jas. L. Bradley
Tere
W. A. Sorrell
W. B. Belknap & Co
Louisville
A. ¥. Toney
Erwin
Ike Love
Masters
Tinker
Capt. Love
Mastera
Love
Epworth League Annual Convention to Be Held Here
Epworth League annual convention of the Holston conference of the Methodist Episcopal church slated for June 19 and 20 in our city. Program features devotions, multiple addresses on revival outcomes, discussions on departments, and an excursion to Unaka Springs. Southern Railway offers reduced road trip fares. teachers and students urged to attend.
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Epworth Leagues
Holston
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
G.T. Francisco
Greeneville
Roy Simonds
Chattanooga
Cas, M. Hall
Knoxville
J. A. Ruble
Johnson City
Fagan
Frank
Telford
F. M. Cones
Lonsdale
Robert Stapleton
Newport
Athens
Edith Weir
Mise Ida Andrew
Thompson
Chuckey City
Our
A. Patten
W. A. Saville
D. D
EK. Prentiss
J. M. Melear
Unaka Springs
Huntdale
R. M. Dulaney
Southern Railway
Banner Lye Soap Making Instructions Line Missing
Advertisement for Banner Lye soap making uses cold water to dissolve the lye melt 54 pounds of caustic lye water in grease stir and set instructions claim pulverized can be opened as needed and describe cleaning and disinfecting uses for paint floors marble tile water softening and waste pipes sold by grocers and druggists Penn Chemical Works Philadelphia.
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Grocere
Penn Chemical Works
Philadelphia
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Balvor
Juhnqn Oy
Hood
James B. Pravin
Hamilton
Jon, McKelvin
Wilson
Supreme Court
Joan K. Senes
Grainger
W. K. McAllisten
Davidson
Joly 8
Wrains
Giles
W.D. Branp
Shelby
M. M. Nein
Gibson
POR Chancery Court OF Appeals
KR. M. Barrow
F. Winsos
Sumner
Joux M. Tayo
Henderson
County
Bhemierins
Truater
Housty
J. 8
N. Boring
J.T. C. Lewis
Jones
Arkansas
J. Pierpoint Morgan
Pennsylvania
Bristol
Tone
The
Tennessee Press Association
Nashville
Arip
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Scott
Scott & Browne
Chem
James P. Coeil
Alefred Eldridge
Minette Chapma
Capt. Tove
Adon Ax
Frank Taylor
Heath & Milligan
Sherman
Oliver
Syracuse
Mitchell
Byrd & Co
Watanga Bank
Palace
Buffalo Street
Jas
Weir Pottery Company
Main Street
Monmouth
Ill
J. N. Woodworth
Minnie Haggard
Cleveland
Andes
E. A. Long
John Hayes
Morristown
Isaac A. Campbell
Pelford
Edith Goddard
Maryville
Mary Murphy
Night Bery
S. B
B. White
T. Deb
Stouerang
B. Miller
PF. W. Dulanbey
Presiveyt, Vier Pansmeyt
Johnson City Abstract Company
G. T. Lee
Secty
Johnson City Foundry and Machine
Pierce Ny
C. Pierce Pierce Bros
Seaver
T. A. Gillespie & Son Real Estate Brokers
Haitwell Mayer,ganage
B. St, Louis
Charlemon
Wien Omne
Exclusive Territory
Kiven
Clearfield
Cleanfield
Ae Eae
Ullimore Poultry Farm
P. Rocks
Wala
T. Puller
P.O
Clarkston
G. Taylor Dyer
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