The Comet Chronicle of Johnson City Growth and Change
May 25 1951 recounts The Comet’s 1901 return to weekly publication after a failed daily run in Johnson City. It notes census figures, city growth, and the decision to resume a weekly edition with editor changes and continued local society reporting, while recounting related local anecdotes and obituaries.
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Johnson City
Comet
John County
Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio Railway
Unaka
City National Banks
Langston High School closing marked by stellar program
The Langston High School closing exercises at the Hippodrome were praised as among the best in the school’s history. Rev M W Gilbert delivered a strong address urging betterment of the race. The valedictory discussed The New Negro of the South. Prof J F Brewin and Prof J N Erwin received credit for the school’s success.
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Langston High School
Hippodrome
Tthat School
Ody
South
M. W. Gilbert
Napier
Washington
J. N. Erwin
A. Bittle
Board of Education
J. L. Brooks
J. F. Brewin
Erwin
Chancery Sale of Land in Johnson City Tennessee
By decree of the chancery court at Johnson City Tennessee the city of Johnson City will sell on June 26 1901 at 10 oclock in front of the courthouse the lots listed to satisfy city taxes for 1908 and later years The property located in Johnson City Washington county Tennessee includes multiple named lots in West End Land Company Cran dall Addition Ptas and 20 Jobe Addition and other blocks and streets The sale is on credit six months with interest from date of sale and requires good security and a deed with free from equity of redemption This May 26 1911 1408-4 ae
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Chancery Court
Johnson City
City of
J. A. Reynolds
West End Land Company
Wiley Spurgeon
Crandall
Wagner Beirs
Water Street
Robert Burrow
Ptas
Didek
Division Street
Jobe
Martin Ardition
Trans Zack
Baldwin
Armbrast
Hilton
Bledsoe
Luttrell
Frank A
Hiraman Miller
Sam W
Bevead Iw
Peters
John
Burnet Bradford
Mre
Anaka Lumber Co
Carr
Ho Calvin V
Keira
Baores
Nelson
Burrow
Robert Randim Henley
Chase
Joe Sheri
Crawford
Heira
Joe
Ryan
Perry
Bt Davin
Jno
Anaka Lamber
Wataga Water
Booker Rooner
Bowman
Mary
Cole Minnie
Dowell
Robert T
Lulu
Hamilton
Jobo
Gibson
Gibson, WM
Hampton
Giles
Thos
Annes Chas
Houst On
MC Rae
Hef
Appen
Om Mercer
Cora A
Lotry Kent
Imperial Chemical Co
Keller
Geo W
Ase
Ag Kimeick
Fnard Kite
Loth Ba Miley Miks Minnie Ff
Linaville
Richard Geo W
Wi Lyone
Viet Bilvers
Mack
Robert
Miller
As & W
HL Whee
Steven
John Southern
Iin Armitage & Britton
Nore
Taylor
Oy Alexander
Hattie
Bik
Blion
Willis
Mra Savini
Burnett Calvio V
Arner
Hugh Evi
Oodenff
Nia Pifot
Lola
Lote
Kate
Holme ‘St
Lot Boas
Hook & Box
Brinkley
Hoss
Tagleton
Jackson
Biota Nm
Biota Nm ‘Crockett
Kent
Culton
Lynch
Mevorwell
Earnest T
Cargillege
Ellie L
Geo
Ford
Moore Alex
Marry
Gillespie
Will
Odom
Annie
Goins
Richard
Tle
Bhea
Geo M
Richa
Geo Wooray
Sai Greer
Crockett
Rosen Ringo
Bin
Runkle
Boole
Geo L Hornick
Tate
al Hoff
Harrison
Aparee
Jake
Leovard
Reg
Lyons
Walters
Mosley
Wiley & Edson Williame
Collot of
Lawron
Rominger
Tyler
Ene
Trimreenrn Dremnter
Hartman
WB GM
Smith
Wesly
John M
Wane
Willian
Dacre i
Spur
Paty
Fioreesta Disrarot
Ixsion
Troutman Henry
Hy Taylor
Heirs Tacre
Culver
Non Resident Noetic in Jonesboro Chancery Court
In Jonesboro Washington County Tennessee Bruce Lieber et al vs Herman McKee et al. The non residents Gurnie Alexander Bessie Alexander Rollie Bolton Vestal Bolton must answer by second Monday of June in a filed bill. If they fail the bill will be confessed and the cause set for hearing.
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Chancery Court
Jonesboro
Washington County
Tenn
Bruce Lieber
Herman McKee
Gurnie Alexander
Bessie Alexander
Rollie Bolton
Vestal Bolton
Tennessee
Comet
Johnson City
A. L. Bhipley
M. Barnes & Chase
Com
Supplemental registration opens for Johnson City voters
The Lat gistrate for the 6th civil district of Washington county Tennessee will open the registration books May 20 1911 for three days for supplemental registrations in Johnson City. Voters who have not registered or moved since the last general election or who reach age twenty one by June 21 may register at the courthouse in First ward and at the White Elephant building in Second ward. Witnessed May 20 1911 by EK Reeves chairman and B Bowman secretary Board of Election Commissioner for Washington County.
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Washington County
Tennessee
Johnson City Tenn
First Ward
Court House
White Elephant
Reeves
B. Bowman
Board of Election
Bassett W Hough Delivers Splendid Recital at Manny Mor i Church
Bassett W Hough’s Monday night organ recital at Manny Mor i Church received high praise for his masterful technique and expressive pedal work in Bach Buch and other pieces. Mrs Akin and Mrs Miller contributed praised vocal and violin selections while Mary Lyle provided flawless accompaniment. Hough then performed a Bristol recital before preparing a European voyage next month.
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Bassett W. Hough
Manny Memori
Hough
Sebastian Buch
Widow
Guilmont
Han Hel
Mise Mary Lyle
Art of Music
KK. Miller
Schubert
Found Dead in Johnson City Shooting Gallery
J M Watson a Johnson City resident since childhood was found dead last Sunday morning in the shooting gallery on Tipton street. Suspected heart trouble caused his death after a period of illness. He worked for years on the FE T W N C railroad before resigning due to health. The Watson family is well known locally and the funeral was held Tuesday at 309 West Popular Street with interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
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J. M. Watson
Johnson City
Tipton Street
Watson
West Popular Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
New Law Firm Organized In Upper Tennessee City
Maj Paul Be DiVine and D M Guinn have formed a partnership to practice law in all courts of the section. The senior member is a renowned lawyer who came from Claiborne county and served as treasurer of the Soldiers Home until 1910. Guinn is a young, determined lawyer known for earnest work in the local bar. The firm is touted as one of the strongest in the city.
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Paul BE
DiVine
D. M. Guinn
Tennessee
Claiboro County
Soldiers Home
Guinn
House Burned Near Telford Reported During Train Stop
John K. Byerley, a No. 4 passenger returning from Telford, saw a fire destroying Henry Hoffman’s home about a quarter mile east of Telford as the train paused. Hoffman is in poor health and neighbors are raising funds to aid him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Byerley
Telford
Henry Hoffman
Hoffman
Card of Thanks for Birdie Watson
The Watson family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during the sad bereavement of their beloved son Birdie. They appreciate the moral offerings and support received from the community.
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Birdie
J. W. Watson
Delinquent Tax Payers Notice for June Auction
Delinquent taxpayers are summoned for a June sale at the Court House door in Jonesboro Washingtony on the first Monday of June. The list outlines delinquents, their districts, and acreage of each tract for the 1910 tax year.
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Court House
Jonesboro
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