Death of Capt E G McClure
Capt K G McClure son of Ewen and Antoinette McClure born near Washington College September 16 1887 died November 7 1908 buried November 8 in Old Salem cemetery at Washington College. He was principal teacher at Washington College and a trustee noted for high christian character and sound advice. The Jonesboro Herald and Tribune recalls him as a good neighbor and citizen.
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Capt
K. G. McClure
Ewen and
Antoinette McClure
Old
Washington College
Old Salem
Saafe
Jonesboro
Local Personal Notes From Bristol And Nearby Towns
Mrs. Isaac Hart travels to Florida for the winter while Mrs. Geo Sells and her child visit Bristol relatives. Frank Love St. John suffers rheumatism in bed and Will Hyder loses fingers at Sells’ factory. Numerous visits to Romney West Virginia, Jonesboro, Bristol, Whitesburg and Athens noted. A child of James Phelps dies in a fire accident near town and is buried at Montagista cemetery.
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Isaac Hart
Florida
Geo,, Sells
Child
Bristol
Frank Love St. John
Will Hyder
Sells
J. E. Brown
Romney
W. Va
Frank Britton
Jonesboro
Lynn Mitchell
Stuart
T. Millard
2200 Cars for the C C O from Pressed Steel Car
News from New York states Pressed Steel Car Company of Pittsburg has been awarded a contract to build 2200 steel gondola cars for the C C O railroad. The order marks a major expansion for the steel maker as transportation needs grow nationwide.
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New York City
The
Pressed Steel Car Company
Pittsburg
Landlords Change at Eureka House
Peter Miller returns as landlord of the Eureka House after thirteen years and is succeeded by W. L. Ly ons who will maintain the present standard.
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Peter Miller
Eureka House
W. L. Lyons
Herald and Tribune
Citizens Meeting Nominates Mayor in City Proceedings
A mass meeting at the courthouse nominated Guy L. Smith for mayor, with E J Vaught as secretary. Smith won an overwhelming victory over rivals Guy L Smith and Dr T B Russell, while independents and alderman candidates were also named in various wards.
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Court House
A. Cox
E. J. Vaught
Guy L. Smith
T. B. Russell
Guy J. Smith
W. A. Dickenson
Charlie G. Hannah
M. B. Martin
T. A. Cox
Citizens
J. W. Cox
Sam Richardson
Rob Dyer
Foruth
Paul Wofford
Henderson Cass wedding party hosted by Spencers
Tuesday and Wednesday events in Roanoke area honor Miss Gordon Henderson and the Henderson Cass bridal party. Guests include Mrs. S. T. Revell of Louisville and multiple Bristol Roanoke and Knoxville attendees. Color theme white and yellow with elegant ices and salads served.
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A. W. Spencer
Ainter
Gordon Henderson
Roanstreet
Fairview Avenue
KK. A. Grindstet
Bristol
Mae Jones
Roanoke
Sam Carr
Joes Alice
Eva Carr
Crowder
Marion Friberg
Henderson-Cass
Meadames
J. W. Cass
Jax
A. Summers
T. R. Revell
Miss Henderson
Louise Pondman
Cincinnati
Willie Cox
S. T. St. Revell
Louisville
K. A. Grindstaff
Gordon Kimball
G. B. Hunter
L. G. Brown
G. W. DeArmond
Fort Oglethorpe
Cass
Morristown
P. H. Ponder
Knoxville
P. Cass
Limestone Telephone Company Incorporates at Limestone
The Limestone Telephone Company reports incorporation and plans a new telephone exchange at Limestone. B. Morelock serves as president.
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Limestone Telephone Company, Recently Reported Incorporated
Limestone
B. Morelock
Card of Thanks to East Park and Market Street churches
A note expressing gratitude to the people of East Park and Market Street churches for a substantial pounding received Monday evening. The authors thank contributors for the gifts and kind interest, stating they feel at home among the community and wishing God’s richest blessings. RY and MRS L W PIERCE.
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East Park
Market Street
L. W. Pierce
Smoked Pipe of Peace Conf between Patterson and Cox
Nashville reports a conference between Gov Patterson and ex Gov Cox in the executive office. Patterson says past differences are forgotten and he welcomes Cox’s counsel to help his administration succeed. He defends the meeting against critics as well-wishers of neither and praises generous view of governance.
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Nashville
East Tennessee
Carmack Remembered For Firebrand Press Work And Senate Record
The Nashville Banner reflects on Edward Ward Carmack 60, a national figure known for sharp invective and vivid prose. It notes his Tennessee roots, service in the U S Senate, and a restless, intense personality that earned both admirers and enemies.
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Tennessee
Senator Carmack
Rupert
United States Senate
Senate
Carmack
Nashville
Public Health Day Set in Tennessee Schools
After a conference between R L Jones state superintendent and Dr J A Albright secretary of the state board of health Public Health Day will be observed on the first Wednesday before Thanksgiving November 25 in all Tennessee public schools. Teachers will arrange for local physicians to address pupils on health topics and Arbor Day will also be observed, signaling a potential permanent public health observance. The All Tennessee Campaign will begin soon with several physicians of statewide reputation delivering talks across the state.
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Nashville
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
R. L. Jones
J. A. Albright
State Board of Health
Tennessee
Jones
In Memory of Sena Tor Carmack Mass Meeting
A Wednesday mass meeting in the courthouse honored Senator E. W. Carmack with brief impromptu speeches. Committee members were named to draft resolutions for press release while the community expressed universal regret over the tragedy.
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Court House
E. W. Carmack
Heman
Osborne
G. KE. Burbage
JW. Crumley
A. B. Crouch
Geo
T. Wolford
EC. Reeves
8. C. Williams
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