Majorities Business Defeats Citizens Ticket in City Election
The city election proceeded quietly with a decisive win for the Citizens ticket over the Business Men's slate. Crigger Crowell and Miller led a contested race after petitions, but the tally showed Martin and Pierce leading, with Miller trailing and Crigger, Crowell, Houts, and Worley defeated. Wofford beat Houts, Worley defeated Crigger, and Martin defeated Miller by a wide margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Crigger
J. D. Crowell
J. W. Hotz
A. 8. Miller
J.D. Crowell
Martin
Als. Miller Ninwa
J. A. Pierce Masalt
S.K. Crigger
JW. Houte
Convention To Be Held Here Soon By Christian Endeavor
The East Tennessee United Brothers branch of the Christian Endeavor will hold their annual convention here July 20 and 27. Rev. Charles A. Ginn arranged the event and a lineup includes Dr. Clyde B. Earhart of Michigan Dr. Janes Arthur and Miss Grace Mungie. Prominent speakers and pastors from the city will participate in an engaging program for Christian workers of all denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennessee
United Brothers
The
Christian Endeavor
Charles A. Ginn
Clyde B. Earhart
Michigan
Janes Arthur
Grace Mungie
Bonebrake Seminary
Dayton
Ohio
Christaan Workers
Rev W M Morrell to Be Married
Announcement from Knoxville Tennessee confirms the engagement and upcoming wedding of Miss Pearl I Renfroe daughter of J C Renfroe and his wife to Rev W M Morrell pastor at Munsey Memorial Church Johnson City and former Brod Street M E Church South pastor The ceremony will take place at the Haynes residence with Rev J C Orr presiding and only immediate family present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Pearl ‘I. Renfroe
J. C. Renfroe
W. M. Morrell
Munsey Memorial Church
Johnson City
Brod Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Wen
Haynes
Wily
Renfroes
Wilkinson Bradshaw Wedding at Washington College
Prof William Wilkinson and Miss Doak Bradshaw wed last Wednesday at 5 in Salon Church Washington College with Rev K C Ritter officiating. Bradshaw daughter of the late Bay J A Bradshaw a talented musician. Wilkinson president of Washington College. The ceremony drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Wilkinson
Doak Bradshaw
Salon
Washington College
K.C. Ritter
Misa Readshaw
J. A. Bradshaw
Wilkinson
Residence Struck by Lightning Damages Home of Prof Smith
During a recent electrical storm the home of Professor J. H. Smith was struck by lightning. The northwest corner yard was torn up and weatherboarding shattered creating a hole in the plaster. Harry Smith was shocked. Mrs. Smith and daughter Miss Nita slept nearby and were not disturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Smith
Harry Smith
Missionary Association Meets at Boones Creek Church
The Holston Baptist Missionary Association held a full day session with Boones Creek Baptist Church on Tuesday. Miss Mary Tipton of Greeneville served as president, Mrs. Cora Peoples of this city as secretary, and Miss Mary Northington, state secretary, attended as a prominent visitor. Dinner was served by the ladies of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Holston Baptist Missionary Association
Boones Creek
Intruder Found In Home After Nighttime Visit
Last Saturday night Dave Weaver discovered a Black intruder in his bathroom. The man said a white man sent him to obtain food. Weaver grabbed at the intruder but failed to restrain him and the suspect remains at large. No items were reported stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Weaver
Children Day Exercises at Munsey Memorial Church
A large congregation attended the Munsey Memorial Church children's day exercises on Sunday at 10 30. Mrs John Lacy Grace Wilson and Georgia Seaver led the program with songs and recitations. Little Ruth Tranam three years old daughter of Mr and Mrs D K Tranam impressed the audience with her recital and solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mursey Memorial Church
John Lacy
Grace Wilson
Georgia Seaver
Ruth Tranam
D. K. Tranam
D. A. R. Members Observe Flag Day Outing
Members from Bristol Elizabethton and Johnson City D A R chapters attended an outing at Sycamore Shores to observe Flag Day. They placed the flag above the monument honoring King's Mountain land and enjoyed a most delightful day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Elizabethton
Johnson City
Sycamore Shores
Honora
King’s Mountain Land
Dyers Lecture Draws Large Audience at Hugl Theater
Heskiel H A Dyer spoke on The Trials of Jews last Sunday evening, drawing a full Hugl Theater. Fifteen minutes before doors opened the hall was crowded and many stood during the talk. The audience praised the mastery and depth of his study with lively comments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugl
Heskiel HA. Dyer
Mr. Dyer
G. EK
Lundy
Gen
Bee'y
Bristol
MLC
Elks Honor the Flag in Johnson City Ceremony
Johnson City Klansmen? Elks honor Old Glory with a uniformed service Friday evening. Exalted Ruler W W Miller led the program with officers assisting. A large crowd attended as songs prayers and flag history were performed, marking a local dedication to the national emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klks
Johnson City
America
Elka
Elke
Ww. W. Miller
Ritter
Omicers
Chad Lati
Violin Solo and Recital at Elks Tribute Event
The program features a violin solo and selected numbers, an Elks tribute to the flag, recitations by Cy H. Tyle and others, a sermon or address by Mins Dickensor, and a closing call to the flag. After the exercises a dance followed by the young people at a late hour,Afra Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk
Ba Bro
Cy H. Tyle
Frances Hodgson Burnett Gardens and Manor House Legacy
Frances Hodgson Burnett, famed author, tends gardens at Plantdome near Manhasset IL detailing her passion for horticulture. Her Maytham Hall gardens in England featured a grand rose garden amid ancient walls and wild orchards, inspiring writing among ivy and brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Plantdome
Manhasset
IL. 1
Bho
City officials to decide Buffalo street improvement plans
In Re Improvement District No 11 notice is given that at the regular meeting on July 8, 1912 the Johnson City board of mayor and aldermen will consider the material for the proposed improvements on Buffalo street between C G and C Ry and Poplar street and determine the cost to property owners. The decision will also address whether to proceed under Chapter 27 of the 1907 Tennessee General Assembly acts. June 31, 1913. WM R Poudefst Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Buffalo Street
General Assembly of Tennessee
Walnut Street
Roan
Boffalo
Pouder
Haffalo Street
Southwest Avenue
the General Assembly
City to meet on July 3 1912 over Walnut Street improvements
Notice from Johnson City mayor and aldermen of Improvement District No 32 that at the July 3 1912 meeting they will review material for improvements on Walnut street between Roan and Buffalo streets. They will consider costs to the city and abutting property owners and whether to proceed under the acts of 1907 and 1912, with June 21 1912 date shown.
Local social notes from Linville and Limestone area
Local residents and visitors listed include Gen J B Cox on business, Wallie Globe sale, J D Ked visiting from Johnson City, R C Hunter moving on Watauga avenue, W G Mathes and wife at Naka Springs, Dr L B Wood of Roan Mountain, Miss Virgie Gorst of Pleasant Valley, J M Doaler and wife from Bristol, S E Smith returning from Carter County, Mr and Mrs Omer P Cox back from Eastern trip, A J Davis southern station agent Morristown, KF Doser from Morristown visiting, Dr J F Arnold prominent Limestone citizen, Mrs E C Gray of Bristol guest of S R Jennings, and A R Johnson recovering from nose operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallie Globe
J.D. Ked
R. C. Hunter
Watauga Avenue
W. G. Mathes
Naka Springs
B. Wood
Roan Mountain
Virgie Gorst
Pleasant Valley
J. M. Doaser
Bristol
Omer P. Cox
A. J. Davis
Southern
Morristown
KF. Doser
Hubert Dosser
Board In Session At Jonesboro And Johnson City
The board of equalization met in Jonesboro last week and convenes in Johnson City this week. Members listed include W. P. Diehl as chairman RC. Warren as secretary Albert Butler R. A. Bayless and R. L. Galloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Jonesboro
Johnson City
W. P. Diehl
RC. Warren
Albert Butler
R. A. Bayless
R. L. Galloway
Non resident defendant ordered to answer bill in Johnson City
In the suit of Ton Pear Moore versus Solomon Moore the bill shows Solomon Moore is a non resident of Tennessee and cannot be served by ordinary process. Publication is ordered four consecutive weeks in The Comet Johnson City Tennessee to appear before the law court judge by the third Monday in October next to defend or default will be entered. Solicitor J K Gardner represents the petitioner. Clerk J L Hilbert signs. June 12 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Pear Moore
Solomon Moore
Tennessee
Law Court
Johnson City
J. L. Hilbert
Geo. N. Barnes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Citizens
Tigret
Missionary Association
Negro
Munsey Memorial
Dyer
B. P. O. Elks
Coerce
Jay de McLaughtin
Faquire
Mountcastle-Phlegar Hwd. Co
WM R, Poudef
WM. BR. Pouder
Recorder
T.l
Linvilla
Biddle
J. B. Cox
Steet J. HE. Smithy
Carter Evenly
J. F. Arnold
Limestone
E. C. Gray
W. Walnut
G. W. Lee
Spring Street
LL King Street
Langer
Washington County
Eco
Court House
White Elephant
E.G. Reeves
Nirman
A.B. Bowman
S.R. Taylor
J. B. Worley
Martha Washington
Summers-Parrott Hardware Company
City Transfer Co
Newport
D. R. Beeson
Brown
White City
West Main Street
Tennessee State Fair
Board of State Fair Trustees
Fer
J. W. Russworm
Nashville
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!