Democratic Convention Endorses Hannah in District Race and Burrow for Supreme Court
The Second district Democratic convention in Knoxville on June 21 backed Harvey H. Hannah for Congress against Richard W. Austin and urged support for Judge Robert Burrow over Judge Sam C. Williams in the state supreme court race. The resolutions call for unity, denounce Gov. Hooper as a third term candidate, and urge Democrats to vote for Burrow while opposing independent Democrats who aid Hooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Harvey H. Hannah
Richard W. Austin
Robert Burrow
Sam C. Williams
Yeal
Willams
Hannah
Congress
Boonod
Gibson
Mobert Burrow
Williams
Guv. Hooper
Covention
Ryefilven
Hooper
Nin
Republican Convention
Teoncesansa
Solfelto
Burrow
Rye
Welch
Tennessee
Tim
Community Notes From Piney Flats And Nearby
Piney Flats residents report visits from Mrs. Gertrude Sprugeon of Muddy Creek and Ralph Wolfe of Rocky Springs. Attendees at Rocky Springs include Walter Hughes and family, Rev. George D. French, and several locals at quarterly meetings. Visitors highlighted include Miss Viola Poo at Johnson City normal and Mrs. Ostell of Knoxville visiting White Store relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Flats
Gertrude Sprugeon
Muddy Creek
Ralph Wolfe
Rocky Springs
Walter Hughes
Ruby Hughes
A. V. Hamilton
Hilton
John Jeter
Robert Sanders
Deer Lick
George D. French
Abingdon
Tom White
Irby Ramsay
Johnson City
Richard Anderson
A. M. ‘Tor* Lott
Viola Poo
State Normal
Allison Spurgeon
Misa West Poe
Johson City
Robert Shell
J. N. Norris
White Stote
Mrs. Ostell
Knoxville
Mrs. Mason
White Store
McCalla Scott Wedding Ceremony in Knoxville
The marriage of Miss Margaret Lewis McCalla and Mr. William Gavin Scott was solemnized at Church Street M. B. church Knoxville. The ceremony featured organ music, a full bridal party, and a traveling wedding costume for the bride. The couple will reside in Jolson City after a wedding trip as friends and relatives express universal good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lewis McCalla
William Gavin Scott
Church Street
M. B. Church
South
Intercal
Patterson
N. J
Knoxville
Jolson City
Frank Nelson
Jane Franklin Lutz
Hhen
Hhen Following Her Came the Maid of Sonoy
Tshers
Margaret Russell
Mamie McConnell
Jemima McCalla
Richard McCalla
Bert Lotspeich
Forrest Andrews
Lawrence Towers
Ollingson City
Franklin Boyd
Church Street Church
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Society Persons From Herald Courier Weekend Hosts
Rev. George B. Henderlite and Rev. Robert Henderlite spent the weekend at Johnson City as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood. Mrs. David Sencker returned from Johnson City after a week with Mrs. Horace Spencer. Dr and Mrs EB Massengill and family drove to Johnson City Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Mel H Weller and Mrs W M Belton. Miss Melba Weller accompanied them and will stay on Holston Heights for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Henderlite
Robert Henderlite
Johnson City
Robert Wood
David Sencker
Horace Spencer
Massengill
Mel H. Weller
W. M. Belton
Melba Weller
Holston Heights
Bible Awarded for Six Years of Sunday School Attendance
Last Sunday at Munney Memorial church, children's day exercises featured songs and recitations. H H Dyer presented a Bible to Bryan Woodruff for perfect Sunday school attendance, noting he had not missed a Sunday for five years and is 16 years old, son of Mr and Mrs J D Woodrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munney Memorial Church
H. H. Dyer
Bryan Woodruff
Bryan
J. D. Woodrum
Senator Lea Urges Postmistress Appointment in Columbia
Washington June 22 Senator Luke Lea urged the president to appoint Mira E W Carnack as Postmistress at Columbia in a move noted as the senates influence in federal appointments. The request comes as Lea acts in be wary of SRS and Carmack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lea
Bewaly OF
Srs
Carmack
Washington
Luke Lea
Mira. E.W. Carnack
Columbia
Tennessee Democrats Rally Behind Burrow in State Contest
Nashville notes say Judge Robert Burrow won the Democratic nomination for supreme judge with broad party backing. Edward Albright of Gallatin cites the split with Judge Sam Williams allied to Gov. Hooper, while East Tennessee gears for Burrow headquarters in Knoxville and central campaigns focus on securing votes for Democrats statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarkeen
Judge Durbow
Rete Nes
East Tennessee
Judge Burrow
Knoxville
Middle
Hooper
Judge Williams
Tennessee
Nashville
Gen. Rye
Gov
Change of heart ends engagement request in judge’s view
In a muddled exchange Jack proposed then withdrew. the recipient refused after one week. The judge notes many changes in attitude and questions the final outcome of the relationship.
Piney plats wedding in Johnson City couple wed at Piney Fats home
Miss Mary Winifred Grose wed Huet A. Bowers of Johnson City in a country home ceremony near Piney Flats. Rev Gilbert Glass officiated as daisies and ferns decorated the parlor and a cream and white theme carried through the reception. After the ceremony the couple left for Firstal and will reside in Johnson City with the groom employed by Carter Coal Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Winifred Grose
Tenn
Gilbert Glass
First Presbyterian Eliieh
Johnson City
Naomi Kildey
Iide
Grace Newland
Mitwes Salome Newhad
Naomi Kilday
R. J. Gross
Carter Coal Company
Pather of J. R. Headed Rye Club Elected President
In Cannon County a Rye club is formed at a Democratic meeting in Woodbury. H L Preston father of Thomas R Preston of Chattanooga is unanimously elected president. He urges Democrats to back Rye in November to secure a big majority and notes Cannon County as his birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Jume
Gallyton County
Woodbury
Huh L. Preston
Thomas R. Peton
Chattanooga
Preston
Cannon County
Cannon
Pat Aly
Tennessee
Thomas R. Preston
Thomas C. Rye
Rye
Local Happenings in East Tennessee Oddities and Crime
A garbled East Tennessee piece mentions Trenry Graves in Bristol, facing sixty days for gambling house related offense. Judge Frank Hutton of Abingdon is noted, with unclear context and references to local crime, a woman's drowning event near Burl, Tennessee, and a grammatically corrupted report of a body found and a woman named Julia Chey from Greene County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenry Graves
Bristol
Milliming & Gambling House
Frank 2. Hutton
Abingdon
Viet Cialis
Burl
Julia
Greene’ Selon
Aronmeinis
Drought Relief and Local Fatalities Reported in County
Drought relief follows recent rains boosting corn prospects while wheat harvest nears completion. A four year old Lon Hope child died from scalding after slipping into boiling water. Edgar EB Stomp, eleven, drowned playing near Roane creek. body moved to Mountain City for burial. Dan E. Wine receives bipartisan endorsement for tax assessor in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Hope
Greenville
Hope
Edgar EB. Stomp
Fred Stomp
Capt. Stomp
Roane Creek
Mountain City
Johnson County
Court of Civil Appeals Affirms Most Decisions in Saturday Session
In a batch of opinions, the court of civil appeals affirmed most outcomes. Decisions listed include Ray vs. Ryburn, Chenoweth, Southern Railway Co. vs Brown, Cranberry Furnace, and others. A few reversals or dismissals occurred, notably Swadley and Cash cases, with some jurisdiction questions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Civil Appeals
Tower Court
Wilson
J. C. Ray
D. D
Ryburn
Unlent Equity
Johnson City
John W. Chenoweth
Wantington Equity
Southern Railway Company
W. R. Brown
Washington Law
Moore
John Taylor
Cranberry Furnace Company
Bonite Johor
Hobinett
Hawkins Equity
Wetlilon
Hall
Western Union Teleraph Company
H. H. Swadley
Washington Nw
W. Houtsoa
J.T. B. Williams
Washington Equity
A. M. Cash Ve
I. H. Russell
Greene Equity
Hughes
Bank of Commerce
D. J. McDonald
Purse Snatch on Roan Street Strikes Miss Osborne
Miss Elizabeth Osborne, visiting from Chattooga to Norfolk, Virginia, was robbed Thursday night on Roan Street near the Hrush Creek bridge. Two unknown men seized a vanity case, pocketbook with $40 to $50, a $50 necklace, and other items before escaping. no clues found. Mia Simrks accompanied her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Osborne
Miss Osborne
Mia. Simrks
Roan
Hrush Creek
Chattooga
Norfolk
First Floterial District Committee Meeting Convened
The Progressive Republican floterial committee of the First District met Saturday and planned county conventions Monday to select delegates for a floterial convention in Erwin on July 18 at 1 PM. Dr. F P Stobinovn as chairman and B C Wallin as secretary chaired the meeting. The district includes Washington Greene and Unled counties. Attorney W A Roberts of Erwin serves on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin
FP. Stobinvon
B.C. Wallin
Washington, Greene
W. A. Roberts
Senator Shields replies to Carmack appointment chatter
Senator John K. Shields denied any promise to back Mrs. Carmack for the Columbia postmaster position. He said he inquired about her interest, learned she was not a candidate, and that he would vote for Col. McKennon if favored by Rep. Padgett. Shields left to return to Washington amid rivers and harbors vote talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Padgett
Col. McKennon
McKennon
Shields
Mra Carmack
Washington
East Tennessee
Knoxville Sentinel
AATRON APPOINTED FOR JOHNSON CITY STATION
The Southern railway assigns Mrs H V Rich as matron at the new Johnson City passenger station. She will oversee visiting women and their children ensuring comfort at the station facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aatron
Johnson City
The
Southern Railway
H. V. Hich
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chanues
American Bankers Association
Unaka National Bank
Herald-Courier
Nashville, Tennessee
LD. Hill
Monwell House
Haokes
West
Dennehey
Judge Hill
Bob Taylor
West Tennessee
Hooper Office
Wiliams Club
Memphis
Shelby County
Jack
Pather
J. R. Heads
HIG Rye Club
Dan E. Pine
Dan E. Wine
OF Civil Appeals
Sen. Ohiends
Timeo
John K. Shields
City
Nashville Danner
Columbia Post Office
H.W. Carmack
Royal Grape
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!