Society Notes Highlight Club Events and Prizes
Mrs. A W Spencer hosted a Thursday afternoon Five Hundred game with prizes awarded to Mrs. US Archer and Mrs. Robt Martin. A Watauga German Club dance on Market Street drew many guests. Miss Mildred Dicky hosted a card party. Miss Alice Carr won a burnt wood prize. Thanksgiving dance at Hotel Purdue capped season with many out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Spencer
Harald Me
Chrath
US & Archer
Market Street
Mildred Dicky
Holston Avenue
Alice Carr
Watauga
Hotel
Purdue
Las
Thomas Chelsey Jarnagin
Morristown
Second North Street
Tate L. Marnest, Jr
Sir Paul, Va
Local and Personal Notes From Johnson City Area
Long list of visits and hometown happenings. Residents and visitors include Nat Kirkpatrick in Bristol, Mrs Geo Carter in Bristol, Mr and Mrs Harry Parrott welcoming a new daughter, J Norment Powell returning from Chattanooga, and many other social calls and family visits across Bristol, Johnson City, Washington County, and nearby towns. Nursing, revival services, and community events mark the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Parrott
J. Norment Powell
Chattanooga
JA. Hardin
Sweetwater
8. J. Browder
Dowk Moore
Whitesburg
Durno at Hippo Drome November 29 Show Promises Astonishment
A mysterious illusionist known as Durno and his company perform at the Hippo Drome on November 29. The act features magic, ventriloquism, imitation, music, and comedy with special scenery and baggage. Tickets are sold at H. Miller's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hippodrome
H. ©. Miller's
F Landes Dies After Long Illness
F Landes a barber by trade died Saturday night at 4 o clock at his home 16 King street after eighteen months illness. Survived by his father G J Landes two brothers W W of Bristol and W D of Johnson City his wife and one child. Body to be taken to Johnson City for burial funeral at Johnson City this afternoon services at 10680 by Rev J Randall Parris Central Christian church Bristol Herald Courier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FR. Landes
King Street
G. J. Landes
W. W
Bristol
W. D
Johnson City
J. Randall Parris
Central Christian Church
Bristol Herald- Courier
Thomas M Wells Dies at 50 in Fall Branch
Thomas M Wells, 50, ex magistrate, farmer and county citizen, died at his home in Fall Branch Sunday after a period of declining health. A staunch Democrat, he actively supported the party. Funeral services were held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Wells
Fall Branch
Herald and Tribune
New Mill Nearing Completion at Johnson City
J W Ring reports the Modern Flour Mill at Johnson City nears completion with millwrights installing machinery. The large southern plant will boast a high capacity for flour and corn meal and should start by February early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ring
Johnsonity
Bristol News
Bland E Ballard Resigns to Join G C Co in Johnson City
Bland E Ballard, longtime official in the W and B railway offices at Kristol, resigns to join the G C Company in Johnson City. The move requires his resignation from the Bristol Virginia city council, which he will submit promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland KH. Ballard
W. & 8. W. Railway
Kristol
G. C. CO
Johnson City
Bristol, Va
Hut
Local Friends Plead for Pardons for Farr and Edward
A telegram to Gov. Patterson from over fifty prominent city residents asks for clemency for R. W. Farr and Louis M. Edward after the supreme court affirmed their lower court convictions for tippling in a social club at the Hotel Imperial. The message notes Farr sought legal counsel and was advised he did not violate the law, while Edward is also urged for pardon. The push is led by H. Gildersleeve and H. Carr with many signers expressing disappointment at not signing sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Karr
Gov. Patterson
Mr. Farr
Louis M. Edward
Supreme Court
Tippling
Hotel Imperial
Farr
Haad
Marr
HL. Gildersleeve
HH. Carr
Warr
Favorsty
Cane Presented From Sevier Home
The article notes a cane presented from the Sevier home once owned by John Sevier, early governor of Tennessee, with mention that the Bevier house dates to around 1772 and had logs used as a tobacco barn. It also records that W. J. Turnbull spent Monday in Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachan
Bank of Commerce
Guy
Chase
Guv
Wranklin
Iet
Tennnessee
Attorney Chase
Bevier House
W. J. Turnbull
Bristol
Succeed Senator Sells Named Republican Candidate
Carer, chairman of the Washington county Republican committee, and a member of the state Republican committee, is announced as the leading candidate to succeed Senator Sam R. Sells in the Viral Tennessee district. The district includes Johnson, Washington, Vinion, Carter and Green counties. Carter is described as a wealthy local figure active in party councils. The formal announcement is expected within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WF. Carer
Repub
Barger Declines Senate Run Against Cox
Bristol November 22 D A Barger endorsed by Sullivan county state wide democrats to oppose Senator John L Cox has informed them he will not seek the race The decision disappoints state wide backers who had hoped he would contest the nomination and they will select another candidate to run against Cox
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
D. A. Barger
Sullivan County
Senate
John L Cox
Third Cousin of Davy Crockett Dies in Nashville
Nashville report states John Anthony Crockett aged 2 died today in his home. The item notes he was a second cousin of famed Tennessee hunter Davy Crockett who died at the Alamo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy Crockett
Nashville
John Anthony Crockett
Gither
Alamo
Tucker Reappointed as Clerk of Unicel County Court
Judge Haynes reappoints W T Tucker to another term as clerk and master of the chancery court of Unicel County. Tucker has served six years in the role and is one of the county’s senior officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Tucker
Unicel County
Haynes
Prter
Mr. Tucker
Chancery Court
First sharp attack on night riders in Rankin case at trial
In Union City Tennessee on November 28 the state attacked juror Charles Jackson for sympathizing with night riders in the Garrett Johnson Arthur Clear murder trial. Jackson was fined and jailed for contempt. The state planned to pursue charges against two more jurors. Court friction arose over juror removal as about a hundred veniremen were screened. Separately, local notes mention National Homes tour leaders visiting, and various home camp activities, dinners, and incidents at Dayton and Sandusky homes along with a moving picture show at the Opera House promising more entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Tenn
Garrett Johnson
Arthur Clear
Reelfoot Lake
Quentin Rankin
Charles Jackson
Jackson
J. E. Jones
Atty
D. J. Caldwell
Easterwood
Judge Jones
Jas
Wadsworth
Board of Managers of
National Homes
John P. Richards
Comrade Horner
Co. D
Shell Creek
Carter County
Captain King
Dayton
Patrick Syden
Ohio State
Sandusky
Sturt
Contract Let for Twenty Houses
J. I. Weaver & Son of Johnson City awarded contract to build twenty residences for the Carolina, Indiana and Ohio Railway. Homes to be eight rooms each, on the Hob Love farm, at an average cost of 800 dollars per house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver & Son
Johnson City
Carolina, Inehtlel and Ohio Railway
Hob Love Farm
Supreme Court to Hear Charter Case for C C O Railway
The South Carolina Supreme Court orders an en banc session to decide the constitutional question over issuing a charter to the C C O railway. Acting on Attorney General Lyon’s advice, the state refused the charter, deeming the special act unconstitutional. The case goes to the statewide high court for ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Better Train Service After January First
After January 1 the Southern railway will rearrange its passenger service. Trains No 1 and 4 return to the old schedule with No 1 around midnight and No 4 east from Sandon. Trains No 6 and 7 restored between Bristol near Asheville on the old line. Trains No 25 and 26 Memphis Specials become more solid Pullman trains and will not carry day coaches or passengers without Pullman accommodation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Sandon
Bristol
Asheville
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Clinchfield
OHI Railway
Daly
Charlotte
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N. C
J. J. Campion
Penn
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St. Paul
Dpr
AMI
Jhnson City
Marion
Bostic
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Charlotte Ie
Monroe Reas
Hamlet
Tia
East Main Street
Brading Marshall
Big Shed Jobe Street Lumber Co
Nat Kirkpatrick
Geo. L. Carter
J. H. Dyer
Limestone
K. Brading
Washington
J. F
Sam Crumley
Sallie Brandon
Dayton, Tenn
T. G. Davis
Hiya Jobe
John D. Reeves
Bessie Petty Place
Erwin
PG Sadie
Irene Hannah
T. 8. Crouch
So J
A.T. Redfoot
TH Morris
Fred T. White
Mr. Lou Phipps
Durham
A. L. Bassett
Silas Conte
Nellie Bogue
Jonesboro
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Soldiers
W. W. Paw
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Knoxville
Dante
New Road
W. B. Franklin
Princeton
Ind
J. M. Clark
Myrtle Clark
Mra. C. 1
Burchfield
Iseman
A. Guin
Pairmont
W. J. Matthews
Mindred
Matthews
James A. Crystal
W. J. Vines
Washington County
Vines
Roanstreet Baptist Church
Dan Trigg
Abingdon
Trigg
Daniel F. Trigg
Virginia
John R. Chiles
Snow's Chapel
R.T P. Carr
Harvey H. Hannah
J. L. Haynes
Elizabeth
Joh. Dry
Decherd
W. J. Miller
Watwuga, Avenue
Elizabeth Haynes
Charley Yokunt Gildersleeve
Gildersleeve
Col. S. HL. Yokum
J. H. P. Linkus
Here
Bloff City
Mrs. Woodman
Washington, D.C
Durno
Utopia
Buffalo Street
F. Landes
Bland E. Ballard
Friberg
Cane
Sevier
Planters
Frank Lebo
Citron
J. B. Worley
Main St.ate
Euetee
Weeec
Evice
Samuel R. Sells
Barger
Cox
C., C. & O. Railway
Dosser
Thompson
Dosserros
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