Local notices and person updates from Knoxville era
J W Cure returns from Knox ville and many locals relocate for work and church events. G H Thomas moves to Moore residence on Locust Street while Gold Dust flour advertised. Rev Eskridge preaches first sermon as new M E pastor. Joe Tilson to Atlanta for work. Jellien coal at Remine's yard touted as best. Mrs Hattie Pendleton and others noted. Franks Miller joins M B Brunstain Co. sales. Civic notices include mayoral nomination, accidental injuries, a drowning, and a church fundraising supper at the Opera House with meals by the Christian church. The Living Pictures entertainment to be staged at the Opera House with 20+ pictures and Dance Club entries.
Brownlow in Critical Condition After Accident
United States Marshal R W Austin returned from Jonesboro to report Congressman Walter P Brownlow from the first district is seriously ill with injuries from a recent Washington trip. Doctors expect an operation may be required and relocation to a major east city after the upcoming election.
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United States
Marshall R. W. Austin
Jonesboro
Walter P. Brownlow
Brownlow
Washington
Marshall Austin
Statesman
New York
Philadelphia
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Nominated candidates clash in Democratic mayor race
In Washington County on November 8 1898 Democrats at the Court House nominated a Mayor candidate with G F Berry and J M Buck on the ballot. Berry led on initial ballots, room constraints caused adjournment to the Opera House, and discussions continued amid strong party spirit. The report notes local political activity, furnace plans, and a Spain ish American War history book promotion as part of broader news coverage.
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Cy Lyle
Court House
Thad. A. Cox
C. H. Lyle
A. RB. Johnson
G. F. Berry
Williams
J. M. Buck
Berry
Buck
Opera House
Thad. A. Gox
Geo. H
Dark horse advances in local party contest in Jobson City
In a crowded local ballot, W J Exum led after a second round with 105 votes to Berry 60 and 2 scattering. Exum, a North Carolina transplant with real estate ties and married to Martha Chandlee, pledged a practical, businesslike administration. Thad A Cox was re elected city democracy chairman for two more years amid vibrant party activity.
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Berry
J. M. Buck
Derry
Buck
Created
Williams
Harmony
W.J. Exum
Lxum
Exara
W. J. Exom
Jobson City
North Carolina
Martha Chandlee
Exum
Exum & Boring
A. Cox
City Democracy
Joint discussion on political issues in Johnson City
On Monday night J Houk of Knoxville and Baxter Taylor of Washington county debated the campaign. Houk spoke with generalities pleasing Democratic listeners while Taylor pressed his points with Republican quotations and support for Hobson Dewey and Wheeler in the war. The audience cheered both speakers.
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Jaint Dette
Johnson City
J. ©. Houk
Knoxville
Baxter Taylor
Washington County
Houk
T. C. Houk
J. M. Daret
Taylor
Thad Cox
McKinley
Blaine
Mark Hanna
Hobson, Dewey
Wheeler
Hoth
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