Examination of Bankruptcy Case for Whitman Brothers Concludes
An adjourned creditors meeting in Whitman Brothers bankruptcy concluded after a thorough examination by Referee H. H. Shelton and counsel Thad A. Cox. Assets disputed include farming tools, stock, corn, hay, and policies, with items in wives’ names considered for listing. A. R. Jolson and others assisted this inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman Brothers
H. H. Shelton
Thad A. Cox
A. R. Jolson
Paul E. Divine
8. W. Price
E. B. Hensley
Cox
A. R. Johnson
Woman Dies as Memphi s Fire Rages at Waldran Block
A fire in the Waldran block lower floor destroyed a four story building housing the Palmer hotel, causing one woman to suffocate and several others to be overcome by smoke. The basement origin was linked to a mattress pile in a nearby furniture shop. The page also contains unrelated notices and advertisements about laxatives and legislative actions in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Waldran Block
Palmer Hotel
Johnson City Faces Unbeaten Lineup This Season
The Comet previews Johnson City baseball, claiming the local squad is stronger than any past team. It recalls early print days, modest funds, and a manager who still holds forty cents from prior seasons as a nod to enduring dedication. The full lineup is promised this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet May
Yesteryear
Easter Fair Advertising Gratitude From Muncey Mission Ladies
The Home Mission Society of Muncey Memorial church in Johnson City thanks Mr Lyle for gracious Easter Fair advertising in The Comet. They praise the April 18 morning issue half page notice and the bright article that showcased their wares, predicting greater patronage and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Lyle
Home Mission Society
Mas
J. W. Carwett
Hoss and Burleson Have Great Scheme
Horace Burleson and A F Hoss arrive in Bristol with a mule a cart and a street piano the stock moves and a show is staged to test the venture Dr J C King buys stock and invites friends to the show as jokey plans evaporate city smoke inspector Parker reports 822000 spent in St Louis last year to curb smoke with 1 000 000 projected this year he says many devices are useless and seven more inspectors will be hired the piece notes the city could save money and imagines a future display for Bristol
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Burleson
A. F. Hoss
Bristol
Amzi Smith
J.C. King
Music Corporation
Kreismaum
St. Louis
Edgar C. Parker
Parker
Governor Hooper Criticized Over Veto Message
The Chattanooga Times comments on Governor Hooper defending his veto of a proposed election law amendment. It accuses him of reckless slander and recalls 1897 actions by Gov. Taylor granting county election commissioner appointments. The piece argues Hooper’s stance mirrors partisan election machinery and warns of state government instability. The note also mentions Chiberlain’s Liniment as a remedy for sore muscles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper
Robert L. Taylor
Cocke
Chattanooga Times
Carter County Couple Wed. Various Local Notables Visited
Judge Miller officiated yesterday for Mise Ethel Williams and Christie B. Dugger of Carter County. Attorney General D. A. Vines departed for Mountain City to attend circuit court. Editor H C Beauchamp of the Jonesboro Herald and Tribune and several locals, including Miss Nola Belle May and Miss Mary Smith, were in the city. Professors Crouch, Boyd, Miser, and James P. Gray, along with Prof John T. Henderson, visited. Sam R. Sells returned from Nashville, Ford Hen Jey hosted by Mrs. Walters, piano tuner W C Riley to stay a week, May 6 leave orders at Wm. Silver & Co. Lola Remine noted as Limestone stock dealer visiting yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nola-Belle May
Washington College
Mary Smith
Crouch, Boyd
Miser
Boon Tree
W. C. Riley
Wm. Silver & Company’s, Jewelers and Opticians
Watauga News Items Doings in Bluff City to Piney Flats
Watauga Tenn April 29 notes visits by Charles Harmon wife and niece from Bluff City, W F Ward of Holston Extract Plant on business, Harry Hendrix family of Piney Flats with relatives, Frank Brownlow and Richard Lacy from Johnson City fishing here for black bass. D A Harmon new tie in spec of Southern railway from Greeneville. loss from barn fire of John Thompson Piney Flats estimated 1500. Church dedicatory planned first Sunday in May with Rev George D French to preach. builders met contractor Hunter Allen arriving from Montreal. Stop at City Drug Co for Zemo eczema remedy sample.
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The
Southern Railway
Greeneville
John Thompson
Piney Flats
H. A. W. Carter
Ethel
Johnson City
Joe Ramsey
Lebanon
Geo. Smalling
Richie, Miss
M. E
South
Geo. D. French
Morristown
Hunter Allen
Montreal
Canada
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs W L Taylor
The church and aid society mourn the death of Mrs W L Taylor and express heartfelt sympathy to her husband daughters and sons. The resolutions note her devout character and faithful co‑work, publish the tribute locally and send a copy to the family. Signed by Mrs B A Wood Mrs A B Bowman and Mrs Carriger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Taylor
Church and Aid Society
Solomon
Church and Ladies’ Aid Society
B. A. Wood
A. B. Bowman
Carriger
Tomato eating habits promote health and ease of growing
The article extols tomatoes as valuable for their acids and minerals, arguing families should eat them daily in warm climates. It suggests a cool tomato breakfast aids health and may reduce doctor bills. It also notes Miss Queen Dempsey has joined the C. C. O. car service division tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Dempsey
Creemienty
S. G. Gilbreath
Car Service Department
Piea for Toleration. Think not that thy word and thine alone must be right
A short reflective note cites Sophocles on toleration, urging humility in belief and openness to others views, framed as a moral maxim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophocies
Fragmentary OCR summary of financial line items
Partial data shows ar 8.20 2.00 pw ar 0.54 112.46 ar 6.13 percent 12.401 ar lag dpr 4.10 10.33 am.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whisman Bros
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Til
Nashville
Senate
House
Holladay
Baxter
Yhio
Weston
Circuit Court
J. L. Hilbert
Wes
Jonesboro
Hoss and
Burleson
Chiberlain
C.o
Carter County
D. A. Vines
Mountain City
H.C. Beauchamp
Sam R. Sells
George Walters
Ford Hen Jey
Telford
Prof
James P. Gray
Country
John T. Henderson
Virginia Institute
Lola Remine
Watauga
City Drug Company
Heller Bros
Bristol, VA
Tenn
State ST
M. R. Miller & CO
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio
Clinchfield
Souin
Marion
Spartanburg
Sound No
Dante
3. C
Carolina
Clinchfeld
Ohio
Chas. T. Mandel
Trav. Pass
Agt
J. J. Campion
Mgr
Harry W. Cease
Main St
Carter
W. J. Matthews, M.D
Patsician and
Aurokor
Qmmce
Tennesen
E. N. Moore
Arrougry
Rotorund
Unk Nations Bank
Jondson City
Tennem
Johnson & Miller Arrouneys
Johnna City
Tennessee
C. Williams
Arronger
Law
E. J. Vaught
Arromey
Bonierrom Fohnwow
Ces
Claima
Bulldine
Engert, House & Co
J. R. Gardner Avrounny
M. Offee
Armbruxt-Smith
E. B. Hensley Lawren
Cle
A. Cox
Cox & Sells Arrokwrya At Law Np Soniciogs
DA Vines
Price Vines & Price Artornnys
Unioo City
Allen A. Holsclaw
Sawyer
Johnnee Chynenaee
Jabneos City
Hyder
Squere
Arington Hee
Wattina
Grinanteud
Medurs
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