The Advance starts in Jonesboro by Beauchamp editor
H C Beauchamp launches the Advance in Jonesboro this week after leaving the Herald and Tribune. The new T column folio newspaper is neatly printed with solid ads and independent republican politics. Cy Lyle of the Johnson City Comet reports the birth of an 11 2 pound boy, the 18th in his home.
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the Advance
Jonesboro
H.C. Beauchamp
Herald and Tribune
Beauchamp
Cy Lyle
Johnson City
Claiborne
Citizens' Ticket Opposed With Mayor Race Nominations
A large mass meeting at the Hippodrome nominated candidates for mayor and four aldermen. Capt W A Dickinson won the mayoral tally by about 80 over F B Bt John. Ward results saw Frank Taylor top T A Young and O K Walters in the First Ward. M Snodgrass beat Sizemore and Kegley in the Third. M O Curtis defeated Pierce and Clark in the Second? and Will Ponder edged Wolford 183 to 182 in the Fourth.
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Hippodrome
T. A. Vox
C. H. Lyle
Frank Taylor
T. A. Young
O. K. Walters
M.O. Curtis
W. O. Pierce
George A. Clark
Will Ponder
Paul Wolford
Capt
W. A. Dickinson
F. B. Bt. John
C. L. Marshall
Capt. Dickinson
Tom Young
Abe Mauk
Clarence Burchfield
Ald
W. R. Pouder
M. C. Curtis
Chas, Snodgrass
Messrs. Curtis
Taylor
Pouder
C. E. Burchfield
W. A. Pouder
Abraham Mauk
F. B. St. John
Board of Election Commissioners
Mauk
Young
Burchfield
Morristown Hotel Struck by Lightning and Fire
The Virginia hotel in Morristown Tennessee owned by J O Rice and J B Crump was gutted by fire likely sparked by lightning occurring about o o clock this morning. Twenty six occupants were forced to flee with little more than their clothing as flames consumed the northwest corner of the third floor. Insurance covers 9000 dollars with total losses expected to exceed by two to three thousand dollars.
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Morristown
Tenn
Virginia Hotel
J. O. Rice
Crump
Brooks supervise teachers certification exam in Knoxville
In Knoxville Tennessee on June 19 three applicants for county high school teaching certificates took a mathematics examination at the high school building. Prof J L Brooks of Johnson City supervised noting more exams on other subjects likely. He reports progress on Johnson City normal school building is encouraging and should be completed for the fall session beginning October 1.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxville
J. L. Brooks
Brooks
Johnson City
Bishop Hoss Preaches Excellent Sermon at Munsey Memorial
Despite the heat a good crowd heard Bishop E B Hoss at Munsey Memorial church Sunday morning speak on What do you think of Christ The sermon was concise and convincingly presented with forceful logic and well linked topics The afternoon service featured a children's program and the church was tastefully decorated.
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Munsey Memorial
E. B. Hoss
Christ
Hoss
Johnson City Seeks Afternoon Bristol Johnson City Game
An effort is underway to move the Bristol versus Johnson City game on July 4 from morning to afternoon in Johnson City. Organizers hope the later start boosts attendance and local involvement for the holiday contest.
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Johnson City
Bristol
Candidate Burchfield Addresses Criticism in Alderwoman Bid
Candidate Burchfield told The Comet he is not the Southern Railway and does not expect to be on the entire board of aldermen but will be in the fight to the finish. He expresses confidence he will be one alderman who serves the people faithfully.
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Burchfield
The
Comet
Southern Railway
Government stocks Watauga River with fish from James A. Martin
James A. Martin secured another lot of wide mouth bass and rainbow trout to stock the Watauga river. Previously he placed 10 000 black bass three years ago 5 000 two years ago and this year 2 000 fish in the river.
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James A. Martin
Watauga River
Mr. Martin
Boyd Hall Burns in Johnson City Blaze Monday Night
Johnson City lost a landmark as Boyd Hall a four story brick building built in 1891 by R. B. Boyd burned about 9 pm Monday. The two storey high structure housed apartments and Nat White’s grocery at the time of the fire. Ownership lay with George T. Wofford and T. V. McCown. Cause unknown, little saved, front fell and west wall followed. Fire department quickly contained spread to nearby residences.
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Johnson City
Boyd
R. 8. Boyd
Carnegie Hotel
Nat White
Fie
George T. Wofford
T. V. McCown
Lacey Champion Flea Trainer Plans Exhibition
R A Lacey will exhibit and explain flea handling methods on Saturday afternoon at his Unaka avenue home. He claims to train fleas to perform tasks from a cake-walk to hauling a log-wagon and invites the public with no admission fee.
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R. A. Lacey
Unaka Avenue
East Tennessee Militia in Camp at Camp John Sevier
The Third battalion of the Third regiment N G T arrived at Knoxville aboard a special train for the annual encampment at Camp John Sevier, from June 11 to 18. Maj Huknert leads the unit with companies from Bristol Hampton Elizabethton and Johnson City. It numbers 199 enlisted men and twelve officers. Most time will be spent on target practice. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised and sold by dealers.
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Knoxville
Camp John Sevier
Huknert
Bristol
Hampton
Elizabethton
Johnson City
Mike Dyer Starts Independent Business Venture
M P Dyer formerly of M R Miller & company Bristol has sold his interest and now operates independently as M P Dyer & company based in Bristol. He spent a few days with his family in the city this week.
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M. P. Dyer
M. R. Miller & Company
Bristol
M. P. Dyer & Company
Remedy for common stomach ailments in families advertised
An emergency remedy promotes Cald s Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation indigestion headache heartburn and flatulency in households. It guarantees results and offers a free sample by mail from Jennie Syrup Co. Monticello Illinois. Sold by dealers at 50 cents and 1 per bottle.
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Dr. Caldi
Jennie Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello, Il
Seaboard May Join C and O in Rail Takeover
Spartanburg June 13 rumor hardens as Chesapeake and Ohio officials land with Seaboard Air Line insiders to discuss leasing or control of the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railway. Delegation includes Edwin Bawley Geo W Stevens Frank Trumbull and other C and O directors with Clinchfield leaders. local hosts deny specifics.
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Spartanburg
8. C
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway
Seaboard Air Line
Clinchfield Road
Edwin Bawley
Frank Avenderlip
Geo. W. Stevens
Decatur Axtell
Frank Trumbull
Goodpasture Bribery Case Set for June 22 Trial
Nashville report states the Goodpasture legislative bribery case is scheduled for trial in Davidson County criminal court on June 22. The case centers on allegations of bribery related to legislative actions.
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Nashville
Davidson County Criminal Court
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Byery
Postomee
Tounson City
Teanoasoo
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Prof. Brooks
Dr. Fahrney
Lacey
East Tennessee
Chamberlain
Mike Dyer
Seaboad
Staples & Dyer Et al
B. Lee
P. Q. Miller
J. P
Washington Co., Tenn
I. B. Lee
Tennessee
Justice of the Peace
Faucette-Peavier Shoe Co. Et al
W. E. Clonte
State of
Johoran City
W. C. Casida
Pr. Q Miller
Charleston, S. C
Seashore
Isle of Palms
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Atlantic Coast Line
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Pullman
Charleston
Pancrases
Calor
G. Landrum
W. R. Gaffney
Theo, Dehon, Jr
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J. M. Horton
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