Knoxville visit ties up county court and school events
Brone McClain of McClain & Co. traveled to Knoxville on business while his wife and daughter Jr. Jittie returned home to Lizabethton after visiting in the city. Attorneys Vines and Miller came from Marion after a special court term for D. J. McDonald vs Meadows Co. The closing exercises at Zolicoffer Institute in Brull City saw eight graduates and awards from J. P. Gray, Geo. Barnes, Carlock Hawk and Prof. Carmack. Mamie Boell won the John L. Cox medal in the declaimers contest. Morrill won the scholarship medal. Fae Shipley won the young men’s contest. An ice cream supper closed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esq
P. Q. Miller
D. A. Vines
Marion
N. C
D. J. McDonald
He Meadows Co
Vines
Sq. Miller
Geo
N. Barnes
J. P. Gray
Zolicoffer Institute
Brull City
John L. Cox
George Barnes
Carlock Hawk
Mamie Boell
Geo. N. Barnes
Johnson Bachman
Mr. Morrill
Prof. Carmack
Fae Shipley
Ichman
Assault on Alfonso’s life foiled by blast in Madrid
May 24 Madrid reports a premature bomb explosion near the memorial to Unt victims as King Alfonso and his bride traveled to the palace. Initial claims of an anarchist actor are rejected. Carte lmayor killed himself when pursued. A second church blast at Carranza killed three worshippers and wounded sixteen. J. B. Cox returns from Chattanooga. Mrs. Peoples visits Jonesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Alfonso
Hagland
Callemayor
Cartelmayor
Carranza
Delsarte Program at Hippodrome Friday May Twenty Seventh
Advertising program for the Delsarte entertainment to aid the ladies Bible class of the First Presbyterian church Johnson City shows $65 in ads from local firms. Attenders not taking space also plan to contribute by attending. Miss Mary Lyle and Mrs Reid are praised for soliciting support. Programs will be delivered to homes in Johnson City and vicinity. Readers are urged to read the entire program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delsarte
Hippodrome Theatre
Free judiciary ticket favored over nomination in Tennessee
President Taft advised a prominent Knoxville Republican that it is best not to nominate a judicial ticket this year in Tennessee and to support the free judiciary ticket. The message reflects a political strategy amid calls for Taft’s influence in the Tennessee nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
W. Fhl ‘Tat
Tennessee
Taft
Bees and Fruit Pollination Distances
Bees are crucial for fruit setting with insufficient bee supply slowing production. While other insects help, the fruit grower should rely mainly on honey bees. Experience shows bees may fly two or three miles, but hives should be within half a mile of the orchard or fruit patch.
Oregon boot mystery aids Bristol prisoner capture
Officer George J K Evans recounts how he dragged Grat Walk across 3000 miles from Coeur d Alene to Bristol without handcuffs using a hidden steel boot device. The boot, screwed to Walk’s heel, let Evans move him past guards and passengers, sleep on the trip, and deliver him to Bristol police for murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George JK. Evans
Kaho) Offcer
Grat Wall
Bristol
Walk
Oregon
Evans
Wark
Walle
Knoxville
Coeur d'Alene
Howard
Wey
Question Creates Talk in West Virginia Assembly
In Lachabure May 1, the Hirst Life general assembly of the Suritie era Presbyterian church heard debate over whether women should be allowed to speak in gatherings. Advocates argued for change while opponents clung to silence. The committee on bills and overtures will decide if restrictions remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisburg
Committee On
Closing Exercises at Chuckey Tenn 1910
The School of Methods closing exercises in Chuckey Tennessee occur Friday night June 4 1910 with diplomas for A Martin Walker Lue a Hurshbarger Cordie Smith and Willian Kilby Superintendent Oscar M Duggar to give the commencement address at eight oclock The public is invited Maj J W Weeks visiting town while working on tax books.
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School of Methods
Chuckey
Tenn
Bke
A. Martin Walker
Luea Hurshbarger
Cordie Smith
Willian Kilby
Oscar M. Duggar
War and Automobiles in an Odd Chronicle
A fragmentary miscellany mixes reflections on war and progress with stray notes on salt therapy, a dubious barb about race, brief quotes from magazines, and jagged items about a Bristol incident and police work. The garbled text blends era journalism quirks with scattered names and locales.
Shunned the tactless man in social fallback humor
A guest is rebuked for tactless gallantry as a young woman withdraws saying she would rather not speak to him. The host and others puzzle over his remarks about age and appearance and the unwanted chaperoning of a mother and daughter. The piece condemns tactless social boasting and favors steering such suitors toward older ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastron
Yoi
Soap Pin Cushions Aid Surgical Pinning Tradition
In a hospital ward a soap pin cushion with pins is shown as a simple aid adopted by the surgical service. Dr. R H Follis noted the method after observing difficulty in securing dressings, inspired by naval cadet pinning and carpenters' use of soap cushions, leading to widespread use.
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Johna Hopkins Hospital
R. H. Follis
Church Howe
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Follis
J Surgical Service
Aviation 400 Years Ago at Stirling Exhibit
A 400 year old Scottish tale recalls a French favorite of James the second proposing to fly using mechanical wings mounted on a wall from Stirling. The inventor leaped, but gravity won, breaking a thigh, blaming poultry feathers for the failure. No record of a second attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James, Jr
Ploddon
Stirling
Theeasle
Snuff and Saintship in Saint Vincent de Paul Case
The Bulletin reports Saint Vincent de Paul faced scrutiny over snuff use as a supposed sensuality during beatification debates. A physician’s order recommending ample snuff use, to cleanse the beam, was found among his papers, influencing his sainthood prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin de la Societle
Tubac
Vincent de Paul
Poveent du Mable
Vincent de Peel
Otter Trapped in Loyalcock Creek Sold to Williamsport Dealer
The first otter trapped in Loyalcock creek for years was sold to Michael Keller, leather dealer in Williamsport. The 54 inch catch may yield about $150 in pelt value. It was trapped by a boy using a sucker trap. the otter followed a fish into the pot and was ensnared in the mesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyalcock Creek
Michael Kellar
Williamsport
Philadelphia
Maken Delicate Perfume For Fragrant Letters
Instructions describe adding flower essence to writing fold to impart fragrance. Do not apply oil to letter. Scent blotter then place with letter paper. Invites can be kept overnight in a closed jar with dew or wool for scenting.
Bankers Oppose Postal Savings Bank Plan in Tennessee
At the twentieth annual Tennessee Bankers Association meeting in Chattanooga on May 25 a resolution was passed unanimously protesting the proposed federal postal savings bank system. The measure urged industrial groups to join in defeating the legislation, arguing the government should limit banking functions and that such a system would destabilize banking conditions. The convention adjourned after naming officers and leaving next convention decisions to the association's executive council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tennessee Bankers’ Association
Postal Savings Bank
United States
Congress
Association
SINKS BIG BOAT QUICKLY
Lake Huron collision in dense fog near Point Aux Barques leaves about eighteen feared dead. Steamer Goodyear sinks in forty seven fathoms. Jamon B. Wood limps into Port Huron with several survivors. Goodyear crew and passengers include Captain Hemenger and Chief Engineer Gibson. Survivors await rescue by William Siemens and other vessels.
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Port Huron
Mich
Lake Huron
Point Aux Barques
Frank H. Goodyear
Cleveland
Jamon B. Wood
Goodyear
I. J. Hemenger
Algonac
Gibson
David Bassset
Thomas H. Bassett
Marine City
Portturon
Wood
William Siemens
Detroit
Detour
Sault Ste Marie
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Antalog
Leslie-Judge Co
Fifth Ave
New York City
Brone McClain
Fh. B. McClain & Co
Lizabethton
A.B. Kaki
Taves
J. B. Cox
Chattahooge
Mrs. M. I. Peoples
Jonesboro
Baldwin
Barton-Mountcastle Company
Cmt
Ravors
Tennezwe
Washton
New York Press
Pangborn
Indianapolis
Pangborn Manufacturing Company
Massachusetts Avenue
Indiana
T. BE. Hurst
Southern Railwaay
R. W. Fields
City Transfer Co
Sterchi Furniture Co
Armhurst-Smith Parkes Co
Conner Bros
B. Crumley
Harris Avenue
Geo. K. Brown, U
Uneka National Bank
General Assembly
Meet
Cises
J. W. Weeks
Washington County
J. Careey & Ci . Toleto.o
Denegrais
N. Y. Press
Bridgetown
Barbatos
Ee Magazine
Los Angeles
Cornell
Fowston Childress
Mimsy F
Evens
Wade
Spokane
Merchants’ Police
Tute Pelther
Postal Savings Banks
Thunder Bay
Chamberlain
W. B. Reynolds
Phillips Building
Buffalo
Hostetter's
Tacitus
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