Chautauqua Week Set for June First Through Eighth
Local committee buys season tickets at 2.50 each and sells at 2 until sold. after that tickets revert to 2.50. Event spans June 1 to June 8 with Chautauqua program.
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
3
Johnston and Edna F Johnston Ordered to Appear
In Johnson City Chancery Court, W B Johnston sues Willie Johnston. Defendants W E Johnston and Edna F Johnston are nonresidents and must appear by the first Monday of June to defend or be barred. Case published weekly for four weeks. Clerk and Master D Cass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Morrell
Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tennessee
Washington County
CASS
Little Wesley Cantrell Dies In Tennessee Home
Wesley Cantrell aged six died March 13 1915 at the home of his grandmother Mrs Martha Cantrell near Pittsburg Landing Tennessee after a long illness. He was known for kindness sharing fruit with friends and was a Loyal Temperance Legion member. The notice includes condolences from Crump Loyal Temperance Legion and family tributes, asking God to ease the mother’s sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Cantrell
Martha Cantrell
Pittsburg Landing
Tittle Wesley
Shiloh Park
Johnson City
Knoxville
Burt Rhex Canei
Pittsburgh Landing
Tenn
Cantrell
Co. & C. Railway
Little Wesley
Loyal Temperance Lexion
Crump
Heaven
Wesley
Wesley Canerell
Can’ Trell
Crump Loyal Temperance Legion
Ruby Winningham
Harold Fariss
Davie Dollar
Jonesboro social notes recount guests and club plans
Mrs Fannie Hill Hans arrives from Greeneville to visit the Aikens at Bowing Green. Mrs William Archer and Mrs Clyde Archer return to Atlanta after two weeks with the Mathes. Mrs Newton Hacker and Miss Florence Hacker return from Cleveland Ohio. Rev John N Crawford entertains guests including Mrs Katherine Dillard of Salem Virginia. Schubert club to be represented by Mrs Frank S Patterson and Miss Florence Hacker at the State Federation meeting in Morristown May 6 7 and 8. Miss Marion Anderson returns from Etowah Tennessee for the summer with her mother Mrs Evan Anderson. Mesdames Hoss Panharat Lindirickpatrick and Miss Adeline Deaderick visit Johnson City Thursday. Miss Ida Cox visits Johnson City. Miss Lula Martin to entertain Schubert club May 4 at her home. Nitty N Warlick Jr of the University visits his parents. Mrs Milton Keen has returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Hill Hans
Greeneville
James Chapman Aiken
John N. Crawford
Atherine Dillard
Salem
Schubert,club
Jonesboro
Prank
Patterson
Florence Hacker
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Morristown
Marion Anderson
Etowah
Evan Anderson
Mesdames Hoss Panharat
Lindirkpatrick
Adeline Deaderick
Johnson City
Ida Cox
Lula Martin
Schubert Club
Nitty N. Warlick
The
University
Mra. N. N Warlick
Milton Keen
Local visits and a high school baccalaureate sermon
A visit with Mr and Mrs Ayan Keen occurred in Johnson City. Mrs S 5 Kirkpatrick and Mrs 8 B Laird visited in Knoxville Friday and Saturday. Miss Lena Slemons of Scarboro stays with her aunt Miss Alice Slemons. Mr Charles S Griffin of Knoxville visited his mother Mrs James A Boyd earlier this week. Rev John C Ritter of Washington College will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Jonesboro High School in the auditorium on Sunday May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayan Keen
Johnson City
Kirkpatrick
B Laird
Knoxville
Lena Slemons
Scarboro
Alice Slemons
Charles S. Griffin
James A. Boyd
John C. Ritter
Washington College
Jonesboro High School
Miss Rhea Hunter Sings at State Sweet Methodist Church
Miss Rhea Hunter of Johnson City sang Peace I Leave With You in a Bristol congregation. Her performance drew wide praise as she shared her usual sweet and simple style. Miss Bess Barrow of Bristol visited the Misses Barton on Unika avenue for several days. Miss Mary Cox returned to Bristol after visiting Mrs Jas Deaderick at the Soldiers Home. Mrs W H Cox also returned to Bristol after visiting Mrs J P Larb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
State Sweet Methodist Church
Rhea Hunter
Johnson City
Bristol
Bristol Herald Courier
Bess Barrow
Barton
Unika Avenue
Mary Cox
Jas. Deaderick
Soldiers Home
Case After Case Signs Johnson City Trusts Dean's Kidney Pills
Johnson City residents testify to relief from kidney pain and rheumatic aches after using Dean's Kidney Pills. R C Blackburn of Home Bakery reports backache and fatigue improved, with kidney secretions and sight issues easing. Pills cost 50 cents and are sold at all dealers, Foster-Moburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y. adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Dean
R. C. Blackburn
Home Bakery
Buffalo St
Mr. Eisckburn
Foster-Moburn Co
Buffalo
Newbridge Bridge Opens Over Wataga River at Watauga
The new steel bridge across the Watatta river at Watauga station has been completed and opened for travel. The bridge creates a direct line to Bristol from Johnson City, opening a thriving farming and trade region for Johnson City. Dr J W Callace and Jas St John led the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watatta River
Watauga Station
Bristol
Johnson City
J. W. Callace
Jas
St. John
New Barbers at the Palace Barber Shop
Proprietor Mr. Cabssida announces two new barbers, Mr. Burgess of Roanoke and Mr. Gardner of Louisville, strengthening the shop's reputation for courteous service. Also an advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as effective for rheumatic pains with claims of quick relief and a 25 cent bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Cabssida
Burgess
Roanoke
Gardner
Louisville
Sloan
Sean
Cox Named to Tennessee Uniform Laws Commission
Thad A. Cox of Johnson City was named by Governor Rye to the Tennessee commission on uniform legislation to succeed the late Judge H. H. Ingersoll. The body includes W. H. Washington of Nashville and Lem Banks of Memphis, with three lawmakers from Tennessee and other states serving as commissioners. Waters McGill and Judge D. C. Webb were also appointed to state boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Rye
State Board of Charities
Waters McGill
J. H. Turner
D.C. Webb
Knoxville
Allan Watson
Knoxvile
Thai A. Cox
Johnson City
Tennessee Commision
H. H. Ingersoll
W. H. Washington
Lem Banks
Memphis
Cox
New Accessions to Holston Presbytery
The Holston presbytery met at First Presbyterian church and heard reports on education missions Sabbath school and church prosperity. J F Menus was ordained to the ministry. Rev W T Howlson was transferred from Missouri. Rev J G McFerrin and RB Seneker were elected commissioners to the general assembly in Norfolk in May. Dr C Carson spoke on missions. George Thompson and J G McFerrin were reelected moderator and clerk. Presbytery meets at New Providence in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holston
First Presbyterian Church
J. F. Menus
Presbytery
W. T. Howlson
Missouri
J. G. McFerrin
Bristol
Morristown
George Thompson
G. McFerrin
New Providence
Miss Blanche Regan dies at 22 in hometown
Misa Blanche Regan aged 22 died at her parents home Mr and Mrs EJ Arney here Tuesday funeral services were held at the residence Dr J M Crowe officiated interment was in Oak Hill cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Blanche Regan
Mra
EJ. Arney
Fanders
J. M. Crowe
Oak Hj
Supplemental city registration call in Johnson City Tennessee
The city of Johnson City Tennessee calls supplemental registration for qualified voters who changed residence or reached age since last registration. Sessions set for May 25 26 27 1915, with voting on June 6 1915. Registrations occur at ward locations. article notes official dates and duties. Also creditors of Phillip Taylor in Quaker Made Shirt Co et al v Taylor are ordered to file claims by July 1 1916 and are enjoined from other suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Tennessee
Esch
Reeves
Chm
P. H, Wofford
W. M. Hyder
Washington County
Chancery Court
Jin
Compaq Et al
Phillip Taylor
Pillip Taylor
Aid Company
J. W. Casb
Miller and Seiler Form Law Partnership in Elizabethton
Lee F. Miller and J Frank Seiler announce Miller and Seiler a new law partnership for general practice in Elizabethton and vicinity with offices opposite the Court House Insalt town. Seiler from Washington DC graduated George Washington University and National Universities and admitted to Tennessee bar. Miller maintains Johnson City offices over Unaka National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee F. Miller
J. Frank Seiler
Miller
Tennesese
Washington, D. C
Elizabethton
George Washington
National Universities
Washington
Tennessee
Miler
Johnson City
Unaka
Hank Thertofore
Professor Utterback Stricken By Paralysis At Home
Professor T. E. Utterback principal of Johnson City High School was stricken with paralysis at his Milligan home Saturday morning after attending a board meeting the prior evening. He received medical care immediately from Dr. J. L. Meek and Dr. A. G. P. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Utterback
Johnson City High School
Milligan
Uterbach
Board of Education
J. L. Meek
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Carter County
Yo. Johnston and
Edna PF. Johnston
Willie
Johnston
Redpath
Little Wesley Cantrell
J. D. Dinelli
Col
Henry DeArmond
J. J Dinelli
David
Stuart Ivs
Hugh Morison
Walter Robinson
Richmond
Henry A C Stuart
Plerald Cour
Anita
oGi
Buge Adler
Baton Rouge
Mia
Aubry Cason
New Orleans
Harry H Lyle
J. C. DeArmond
Battle Creek, Mich
W. H. Cox
J. P. Larb
Brading-Marshall Lumber Company
Newbridge
Wataga
Thad A. Cox
Uniform Laws Commission
Blasche Regan
Wental Registration
Philip Taylor
Quaker Made Skirt Company
Et al Vis
Phillip Taylor, Et al
Miller and Seiler Form Law Partnership
Chichester
FAST
Tennessee Farmers’ Convention & Institute
Southern Railway
T. E. Utterhack
Mellis
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