Methodist Church Elects New Bishops and Boards
Asheville May 20 Bishop Col fing Denny presided at the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church south. The education and publishing committees named new boards, with Bishop E. E. Hoss atop the education slate. A debate over renaming the church to Methodist church prompted by west delegates led to adoption of the change after a minority urged keeping the old name. Fraternal delegate Dr. Simon from England took farewell. Mrs. C. M. Berry visits family in Walla Walla after nine years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fing Denny
College of Bishops
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
J. S. Simon
Committee On Education
New Board of Education
New Publishing Board
E. E Hoss
Board of Education
G. H. Detwiler
Asheville
Watkins
Simon
England
John C. Kilgo
West
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
C.L. Bonner
Johnny Payner in Ward 6 May Recover
Our friend Johnny Payner former store clerk and assistant post master remains confined in Ward 6. Unless he shows a radical improvement he may stay in Ward 6 or be sent to Washington soon. He is well liked by all and friends hope for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny” Payner
Ward 6
Johnny
Washington
Comrade Benson in dispute over barber shop tools
The article reports William Benson, owner of a barber shop outside the orth gate, faces trouble after purchasing the shop from Major Haynes and a partner reasserts a claim to tools and fixtures. The major and Benson will appear before a justice of the peace to resolve who owns what. Also notes Major Rucker becoming Milwaukee health commissioner and several local travel mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Benson
Orth Gate
William
Major Haynes
William Will Appear Before A Justice of the Peace
Frost and freeze damage crops in Watauga area
News from Watauga Tenn May 20 notes visitors from Elizabethton Brookville and Bristol, frost and freeze harming fruit and vegetables, ministers and locals reporting improvements, a Knoxville farmers convention attendance, locals traveling to Johnson City for a show, section crews off to Atlanta, and seasonal references as winter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga
Tenn
Jacob R. Hendrix
Elizabethton
Andrew M. Smith
Brooksville
W. T. Scott
Huntsman Bros
Kinnie Roberts
Bristol
Elijah Nelson
Caldwell County
N. C
E. Gentry
Christian Church
Ada
Pearl Shickel
Lena Lacy
Milligan
North Mountain
W. Va
James T. St. John
H. A. W. Carter
Samuel Mottern
Samuel Slagle
David Holly
Farmers
Knoxville
Johnson City
Atlanta
Eliza Baumgardner
Olintos
Tris
Undertaking department expansion at Armbrust Smith Parkis
The Armbrust Smith Parkis company enlarges its undertaking department and will fittingly equip a room in the Armbrust and Smith building on Spring street. J C Mikels of Knoxville to lead, bringing ten years of experience and proper diplomas. He is a skilled embalmer and funeral director. Night contact at Carlisle hotel. Also notices warning about stomach trouble and claims of Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin cure with free samples offered. Advertisements for Dr King’s New Life Pills promote health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armbrust-Smith-Parkis Company
Armbrust and Smith
Spring Street
J. C. Mikels
Knoxville
Mikeles
Mikles
Carlisle Hotel
J. M. Watson
Stoutsville
Dr.Caldwell
Tris
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Ridg
Monticello, Ill
Dr. King
H.C. Miller's
Miss Gertrude Blevins Visits City News Item
Miss Gertrude Blevins of Bristol is visiting friends in the city. The ad praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a grand remedy for liver and digestion problems, claiming they cure constipation sick headache biliousness and jaundice. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Blevins
Bristol
The
City
Chamberlain
James Lewis sent to Jonesboro jail on age of consent charge
James Lewis, about 40, formerly of two miles west of the city, was arrested Sunday morning for violating the age of consent with Ethel Britt, about 11. He waved preliminary and was bound over to court in 2000 bond, awaiting June term. Deputy Sheriff Pits took him to Jonesboro jail. Habies teething syrup ad follows. FB. Vines of the 8th district was in the city Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lewis
Ethel Britt
Lewis
Virginia
Esq
P.Q. Miller
Price
Jonesboro
Pits
Esrouit
Assembly Hearing Appeals for Larger Church Funds
The Southern Presbyterian church assembly in Lewisburg faces over 1,000 vacant pulpits as the executive committee on ministerial education and relief appeals for increased funds for home and foreign work. Debates on organization and race relations mark the session, with calls for consolidation and reports on colored evangelization and administration. Leaders including Dr. Bachman and Dr. Jas. Snedecor weigh consolidating committees and expanding mission efforts. A regular boy and local figures are noted in a brief community update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisburg
W. Va
Southern Presbyterian Church In General Assembly
Executive Committee
Iefenestogensit
Dr. Law
Northern Presbyterians
Assembly
Atlantic City
Southern Methodists
Asheville
Cumberland Presbyterians
Dickson
Home Missions
Bachman
W. E. Boggs
Atlanta
Jas, Snedecor
Colored Work
Mrs Knight of Bellview Cured by Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
Mrs Knight of Bellview Tenn long sought relief for stomach and bowel troubles. After trying many remedies, Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin gave immediate relief and lasting cure. The ad claims it cures stomach liver and bowel problems and offers a free sample, with bottles at 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
Bellview
Tenn
Pepin Rup Co
Caldewell
Death of Mrs Selina E Hicks in Johnson City
Mrs Selina E Hicks died May 29 at her West Main Street home after a short pneumonia illness. Aged 65 years 19 days, born in Sullivan County near Arcethin. Survived by two sisters near Arcadia and two children in Johnson City Mary V wife of W F Touhey and Dora Mercer. Funeral held at home with burial at Kerrington Farm. Her obituary notes her faith and long illness. an unrelated ad promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for female and nervous troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. N. Hicks
West Main Street
Raibed
Sullivan County
Tenn
Arethin
Arcadia
Johnson City
Mary V
W. F. Touhey
Grover Street
Dora Mercer
Ook. Turwater
Rediaioks
Kterrington Farm
Worry Weaens Kidneys and Health Claims Warned
A damaged OCR passage discusses kidney health concerns and alleged remedies. It cites Dewi's Ridney Wills and mentions medical risks from certain products. The text references dealers Arles Browns Foster-Milburn Co. and agents in New York, urging readers to beware and consider safer options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewi
John
Sately
Arles Browns
Foster-Milburn Co
Multulo
New York
United States
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Breeden’s
Rae
Salisbury
North Carolina
Rowan County
LJ. L. Rusty
Hot Springs
Ark
Breeden
J. L. Rusty
Seeder Medicireco
Chattanooga
Sunny Brook
U. S
Sunny Brook Distillery GO
Heller Bros
State Street
Va.Tenn
Remittan
Major Rucker
United States Medical Department
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Chaplain Ruble
Major Hicks
Newport
Robert Johnson
Adjutant Deaderick
Knox Collis Keane
Knoxville, Tana
Joab Watson
Brentsville, Mo
Nannie Buckles
Mrs. C. , Bo Crumley
Jas. Lewis
Tennessee
Nashville
A. P. Cooper
Toma
Theo. A. Rousseau
Nanhville
Toon
W.va
Susie
H. C. Miller's
M. M. Harris
Macon
Washington County
Georgia
Allentown
Mir Harris
Mrs. Knight
D. S. Chandler
Dist
Pass. Agi
Tem
Selina E. Hicks
M.C. Miller
Dean
Sparger Mills Co
Harry W. Cease
Borrow Ridge
Main St
Carter
Johnson
C. J. Broyles
Jonson City
W. J. Matthews, M.D
Omec
Mary St
Jobeson City
George J. Sells
Axd Burgron
Milneing Bailding
Cor Roan
Mary Saw ‘Hhonesit
Nlyte
Johinson Clu
Silver
Moses
E. N. Moore
Artawnt
Asp
Umeo
Tenniessen
E. J. Vaught
Engert
House & Co
J. R. Gardner Artonnay
Laws
Br. Offied
Armbrunt-Smith
Eelii
Penalon Ciaritia
E. B. Hensley Lawyer
Imeo
Murrow
Totingon Chy
C. Williams
Tenudkere
Cox & Sells Arrongeys Av Law Ane Bsonterrour Tx Cnaxonny
W. Mee Vines & Price
Britt F. Smith
Armbrust-Smth
Seemo
L. C. Smithbron
Typewriters
W. C. Pierce
Noraky Forum
Market Street
Sudihern Railway
Beals & Dyer
Meopeletone
Staisi Ant
Hyder
Nuar Arlinrton
Soukfoctnry
Modern Appiinacen
Scot Shaye
Boone & Sharpe
Leahey
Plate
Pidelity
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