Local Notables Attend Events and Guard Members in Wartime
William Allison visited from Jonesboro Thursday while Joe Buimmershee resumed U S Navy duties at Nawholk. D A fr members attended the Franklin Memorial unveiling in Greeneville. Several locals toured, visited families, and ship soldiers to France, including Lor en Long and Robert Lyle. Milbourn travels to Nashville for a Dupont post, others head to Baltimore and Huntington for care and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allison
Jonesboro
Joe Buimmershee
U. S Navy
Nawholk
D. A. Fr
Greeneville
Chautauqua Closes After Week of High Class Entertainment
The Chautauqua closed Wednesday night following a week of varied entertainment. Readers praise the program. many sign pledge cards for season tickets to ensure the event returns next year. Redpath staff and Mr. Cubbage and crew earned wide friendliest, with preparations made to visit earlier next year due to the Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautangia
Arioun
Redpath
Cubbage
Soldier Boys Stop in Town on Brief Trains Stop
About five hundred Missouri soldiers on leave from a training camp at Iowa State College halted in Johnson City for two hours Friday on their way to a camp in South Carolina. The college boys were warmly greeted by locals who provided refreshments. The visitors praised the hospitality, and the town benefited from the Red Cross effort despite trains having only brief stops through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Iowa State College
South Carolina
Red Cross
Death of Thomas Warner Goddard in France
Maryville Tennessee mourns as word arrives that Thomas Warner Goddard, 24, a Blount County native and son of James A. Goddard, was killed in action in France. A West Point alum and Maryville College graduate, he rose to first lieutenant after training at Camp Sevier and Camp Greene, commanding a machine gun company in March. He was known as a beloved, brave young man and leaves brothers and sisters and a grieving town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Tenn
War Department
Thomas Warner Godday
Earth
Nso
Blount County
James A. Goddard
James H. Goddard
Cap Sevier
France
Tom
West Point
Maryville College
Wheat
Roane County
Camp Greene
New Teachers Added to Board Elections
Board of Education elects five new teachers Miss Kate Remine Margaret Evans Lyle Bessie Snyder Reba Cannon and Nan Caldwell assignments to buildings and grades to be announced later National War Savings Day is one day but servicemen serve daily Support War Savings Stamps to aid the troops
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Kate Remine
Margaret Evans Lyle
Bessie Snyder
Reba Cannon
Nan Caldwell
Bush Campbell Escapes From the Penitentiary
Nashville Tenn June 1 three convicts escaped from the State penitentiary Pet Shipp Bush Campbell and Henry Roberts were at large by late afternoon seen near Parsons store eight miles from the city They abandoned a bogey shot a farmer and wounded him a reward of 100 each offered Acting Chief K W Smith and officers on the trail they hijacked an engine and an automobile before being forced to abandon both escalating the chase and terrorizing the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
State Penitentiary
Pet Shipp
Bush Campbell
Henry Roberts
Parson's Store
K. W. Smith
Tennessee leads Southern states in May recruits
Chattanooga Tenn June 10 Tennessee leads all Southern States in recruits for May with 120 volunteers recruited by the local officer, bringing the total to 281 for the week ending June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee
French Praise for American Troops Arriving in France
Paris on June 13 reports President Poincare telegraphed President Wilson expressing France’s admiration for America’s effort. He lauds the troops for gallantry and bravery shown on the battlefield as they begin to provide examples of conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Poincare
Wilson
America
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad Promises Stronger Back and Kidneys
A Johnson City reader, Mrs. G. D. Webster, describes weakness in kidneys causing dizziness, headaches, backache, and fatigue. She endorses Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming renewed energy and relief after use. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. ad. Buy War Savings Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Johnson City
G. D. Webster
W. Watauga Avenue
Doan
Webster
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Pension increases for Civil War veterans announced
Washington notes that the act of May 11, 1912, fixes new monthly pension rates for Civil War veterans based on service length and age. Automatic increases apply to those already pensioned, while new claims or changes require filing. A dedicated Pension Bureau unit will process cases to August 4, 1918, with no attorney fees allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pension Bureau
Wants Wages and Typewriters for Sale and Public Notice
Wants six veneer workers at 30 cents an hour with weekly pay. Jerome Shelpine of Mobile Alabama seeks employment. For sale we offer Typewriter No 4 Underwood No 9 Oliver No 5 Royal with prices and terms from W Lyle Printing Co. A citizens ticket candidate for Magistrate 9th Civil District Washington County announces May 14 1918. Thomas Be Matson respectfully requests support for August election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome H. Shelpine
Mobile
Ala
Underwood
Oliver
Royal
W. Lyle Printing CO
W. S&ss
9Th Civil District
Washington County
Citizens
Tom
Thomas BE. Matson
Vote Pete Sez for First Ward Alderman in Johnson City
A candidate appeals to Johnson City voters to elect him as Alderman from the first ward. He asks for support in the June 19 election, expressing confidence that supporters will not regret their vote and reiterating appreciation for every vote cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Pete Sez
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Tier Hnabant
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Gilmer Witt
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Rogersville
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J. D. Collett
Mise
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Unaka Springs
Geo
Hannah
W. H. Hi
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Lery
Dupont Powder Company
Tinma Lewis
Huntington
West Virginia
Loren Long
Robert Lyle
John W. Lee Davick Weatherby
Lee Taylor
Batterey C
Frank St. John
120Th Infantry
D. N. Draper
Middle Tennessee
Ree Adam Bowman, Jr
Washington and Lee University
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B.T. West
el Toone Hart
Johna Hopking Hospital
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Soldier Boys
Goddard
Frone
Army
Navy
Wes
DIZAL
Sherwood Pension Law Amendment
Oscar M. Palr
Hart Building
A. BR. Gardner
Armibrist-Smith
Lee PF. Mille
Johnenn Chy
Mirabethton
Stary and
Pedergl
Anaka Nations Bank
Jalmson City
Mizabethton
Miller & Setter
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Rising Fawn
Thedford
Fou
Bristol Telephone Co
Henry C. Batley
Lynchburg
Piedmont Buuinens
H. M. Smith Company
ASD
Bepfalo ST
Johnson City Coal, Ice & Creamery Co
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de Laval
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Toledo
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IFSA
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