Finest mill in the south opens in Johnson City
Last Saturday marked opening day at the Model Mill in Johnson City with crowds touring the enormous plant. Locals marveled at its near proof structure, vermin proof design, and status as one of the largest mills in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Model Mill
Johnson City
J. W. Ring
John T. Milles
J. H. Bates
Nelson
Charles Kramer
J. T. Miller
A. Burnett
Mr. Ring
Election District Quiet In Primary Amid Disputed Vote Totals
The county held a calm primary with no contest as anti Brownlow forces boycotted. Estimates vary wildly with A L Shipley claiming about 1 600 votes in the county and 14 000 in the first district, while anti Brownlow backers put county votes under 400 and district total under 5 000. Nominated were W P Brownlow for Congress Dana Harmon for Judge A Vines for Attorney General Felwart R Butler for Senate and United Washington as Floater.
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Brownlow
A. L. Shipley
First Congressional Executive Committee
Washington County
Cangrea
W. P. Brownlow
Dana Harmon
A. Vines
Senate
Aind
Felwart R. Butler
Floater
Uniteo
Washington
Capitalists on Ground and Local Industry Notes
Capitalists report on mineral land purchases in Greene County and a proposed railroad from Erwin to mines. Embreeville furnace may move to Erwin to process southern ores using southwest Virginia coal. Erwin Athletic Association forms to promote sports. mills and stores expand, with Model Mill praised for flour quality and machinery. Public notices include political appointments and a cough remedy ad prevalent in Greene County.
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L. M Neas
Greene County
Erwin
Fribreeville
Kirbreevillé
Ling
Newport
Tern
Eubreevill
Ron Purance
Embreeville
Virginia
Two Freight Trains Collide Near Berea Killing Three
Lexington reports a head on collision of two Kentucky Central freight trains near White Station Berea on March 22. Three men killed Russell Storin George Devirne Buster Sanford. Twelve injured as wreckage and confusion followed the fatal crash.
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Lexington
Kentucky Central Division
Louisville & Nashville Railraid
White Station
Berea
George Devirne
Richinomil
Russell Storin
Paria
Buster
Sanford
Paris
Chairman in Nashville Sets Plan for Democratic State Meet
Austin Peay, chairman of the Democratic state executive committee, arrived in Nashville to confer with members. A meeting date will be set, likely within two to three weeks, to form a plan for governor and railroad commissioner nominations and for the supreme court and court of civil appeals. The committee awaits the supreme court decision on primary election law and likely party candidate announcements.
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Austin Peay
Nashville
State Committee
Supreme Cour
Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Court
Militia Inspection To Be Held In Tennessee Cities
The annual inspection of Tennessee's organized militia will be conducted by First Lieutenant Kendrick of the Seventeenth Infantry. Johnson City hosts the event on April 1 at 7:70 p.m. and Hampton on April 2 at 1 p.m. The aim is to verify federal compliance and readiness for field duty.
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State of
Tennessee
Kendrick
Seventeenth Infantry
Johnson City
Phind
Hampton
Third
War Department
Bloodhounds Track Robbers Following Elk Park Raid
Elizabeth town writer B. F. Tolon notes travel and search for bandits after a depot break in at Elk Park. Bloodhounds Seabuck and team trail suspects for miles, two bullets injure a dog, Beabuck and locals pursue with fire exchanged. Electric Bitters advertised as remedy throughout the report.
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B. F. Tolon
Elizabethtown
W.N. C
H. C. Miller
Johnson City
Seabuck
Elk Park
Beabuck
Plan to Consolidate Baptist Churches
Plans to consolidate the First and Roane Street Baptist churches draw on endowments in both congregations. A petition supports selling church property valued at about 10 000 each to fund the joint venture. A recent revival led to a proposal for the new combined church structure.
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Bath
Aethon
Blaze destroys four houses on West Main Street
An early afternoon fire on West Main Street damaged the home of Bob Crows and destroyed four houses owned by Ki Little and Dave Bowman. Firefighters arrived late, allowing Little to save some belongings while most furniture from the other homes was lost. The properties were only partially insured.
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Fii
O'Clork
Bob Crows
Ki Little
Dave Bowman
Mr. Little
Banner Year for Fire Insurance in Tennessee 1908
State Insurance Department reports show 1908 as a banner year with a net decline in fire waste and drops in losses while gross risks written and premiums collected rise. Figures include increases in premiums and reductions in losses. names Abingdon and local figures appear among mixed notices and advertisements.
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Tennessee
State Insurance Department
Lexsen
Deerense
Conference calls on textile interests April 12 in Memphis
Governor M. K. Patterson orders a conference in Memphis on April 12 with representatives from textile manufacturing, tax hor organizations in the cotton state to address child and female labor. This marks the second such conference under Tennessee legislative authority.
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M. K. Patterson
Memphis
Tennessee
Dedication of Salvation Army Rooms in Johnson City
Captain and Mrs. Coy oversee three furnished Salvation Army rooms at headquarters in Johnson City. The Margaret Cook White room was dedicated with Rev A B Vaught officiating. Churches and local businesspeople contributed, funding meals, a kitchen and bathroom while seeking more donations to cover furnishings and running costs. Johnson City praises Capt and Mrs Coy for their charitable work.
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Margaret Cook White
Salvation Army
A. B. Vaught
Day
Rehalfor
Army
Munsey Memorial
Dayton A. Dobbs
Watauga Avenue
Capt. Coy
J. A. Summers
Capt
Coy
Mr. Coy
The
Episcopal Church
Johnson City
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Essentials
Evans-Hill CO
Erwin Possibl
Embreeville Furnace
Capitalists
Unicot County
A. R. Brown
Depot Street
Chamberlain
Greene
Geo
Bi. Burbage
A. Royston
T. J. Vox
R.A. Lovegrove
Sobitor
J A. Stone
Kemp
Texas
Unicoi Construction Co
Devel
Indian Creek
KB. M. Parrish, Jr
Richmond
Adam B. Crouch
Garlers
H.C. Jones
Shipley & Boyd
Jonesboro
Mar
Senate Committee On Pensions Today
Francescor
George I. Harner
Som
Cleveland
Cleveland and
Mary Lord Harrison
Bristol
Benjamin Hat
Mittee On Pensions
Hammer
Warren
Unaka National Bank
Maybe
Leutenant Kendrick
Teenth Infantry
Rogan
Brbass
Waterman's Ideal
J. E. Crouch
Main Street
Johnson City, Tenn
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Harrison
Comet
Pai
Meters
Scott
Burnham Hes
Taylor
Shively
Curtis
Gore
McComber
Blaze
West Main ST
Bob Cross
State Fire Department
Jones
Abingdon
Elk's
Bedford City
Capt. Jones
Jotngon City
W. IF. Jones
Pepsin, Symp Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
J. ©. Campbell
Fred Koehley
Fred
Soldiers’ Home
Han
J. Ja Allen
C. Bacon
Mr. Bacon
Trentie
Salvation Army Oom
Margaret Cook
Captain
Mrs. Coy
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