Harmony Debate Reignites Tension in Independent Democrats
October 5 1911 report critiques Barton as head of independent democrats, recounts Vertrees chairing the united democracy, and warns against repeating harmony schemes. It questions Bartons plan to dictate conventions and primaries, urges unity, and notes Gov Patterson censure and Hooper substitutions as context. Includes an aside on a home remedy for a dry throat.
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Marjor Vertrees
Independent Democrats
Barton
Major Vertrees
Independent Committee
Independent Judiciary
Democratic Party
Major Vert
United Democracy
Mr. Barton
Maj. Vertrees
Vertrees
Poxsum
Asley
United
Brother Barton
Miss Rhea Hunter Sings at State Street Service
Miss Rhea Hunter of Johnson City gave a vocal solo at State Street Methodist Church on Sunday. Educated at Virginia Theological College Lis erty she studied in the east and will soon go to New York for further voice culture. Her performance of Jesus Lover of My Soul drew wide praise from the audience and critics.
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State Street
Hunter
New York
Bristol Herald.Courier
Westinghouse Pays For Embrieville Water Power Rights
Joncaboro Tennessee October 2 The Westinghouse company a large corporation involved with the Em breeville water power has reportedly paid out 2500 for the power rights and right of way. Reports to the general offices indicate the potential horsepower that Bristol Bluff City Elizabethton Jonesboro Greeneville Erwin and Johnson City may utilize. Watch baby’s bowels till the frosts come with Dr Fairney’s Teething Syrup sample free.
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Joncaboro
Tenn
Westinghouse Company
Embreeville
Bristol
Bluff City
Elizabethton
Jonesboro
Greeneville
Erwin
Johnson City
State Normal School Opens at Johnson City with Public Attendance
The State Normal School at Johnson City in East Tennessee opened Monday with about 150 pupils enrolled in the high school and normal departments. The faculty includes Sidney G. Gilberath, C. Hodge Mathes, Edward J. Baxter, Mary M. Davis, and others. Buildings, labs, and facilities are ready, with 1200 seat auditorium and dormitories, and the campus features heat and electric lighting. Donations and bonds totaling 210000 were pledged for the project, boosting local architectural beauty and educational prospects.
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State Normal School
Far East Tennessee
Johnson City
Sidney G. Gilberath
C. Hodge Mathes
Edward J. Baxter
Burser
Mary M. Davis
George L. Carter
Washington County
Teething Syrup Claim Sparks Caution Amid Baby Care Claim
A fragmented note warns that Dr Fahrney's Teething Syrup causes sap blood like sap or sep oc phrases. readers are urged to consider safety as leaves fall and babies interact with remedies.
Farmers Picnic at Carnegie Iron Furnace
Farmers are invited to a picnic next Saturday October 7 at Carnegie Iron Furnace with a program, refreshments and amusements provided. Bring dinner and all the family for an enjoyable time. Committee: W R Reeves W F Carter W V Devault B F Birdwell G E Swadley
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Carnegie Iron Furnace
Tetux
L W. R. Reeves
W. F. Carter
W. V. Devault
B. F. Birdwell
G. E. Swadley
Benefit baseball game set for Pitts injury relief
A charity baseball game Saturday afternoon at Soldier's Home in Johnson City pits Milligan against Johnson City to raise funds for Pitts the pennant winner's right fielder who was injured in Bristol. Tickets cost at least a nickel and are needed for street access. Milligan fields a strong lineup including Red Lee Milburn Campbell Payne Wolfe Owens Mullard Hyder and Dyer with Crouch Pitk DeVault Donohue officiating.
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So'elock
Johnson City
Milligan
Pitts
Bristol
Red Lee
Milburn
Campbell
Payne
Wolfe
Owens
Mullard
Geo. Hyder
C.J
Dyer
Crouch
Pitk
DeVault
Donohue
Agricultural Demonstration Train Itinerary East Tennessee
Nashville reports a corrected itinerary for the East Tennessee agricultural demonstration train prepared by Commissioner Peck. The program lists travel from Knoxville to Bristol, Elizabethton, Mountain City, Butler, Bluff City, Johnson City, and Jonesboro with scheduled arrival times October 15 to October 20. The event features top national speakers in agriculture.
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Nashville
East Tennessee
Peck
Knoxville
Tenn
Bristol
Elizabethton
Mountain City
Butler
Bluff City
Johnson City
Jonesboro
Washington County Plans New Court House and Highway Bonds
Washington County court favors a modern court house costing up to 50000 and appoints a committee to receive bids for January term. The court also approves issuing 60000 in bonds to fund the Bristol to Memphis highway through the county. A commission is named to locate the road, with Dr. Patton and Messrs. Patton and Brading among its members. A note on muscular rheumatism mentions Chamberlains Liniment as relief.
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Washington County
County Court
Esquires
L. R. Clark
BR. A. N. Walker
J. F. Nelson
W. 8
Squibbs
P. Q. Miller
R. L. Patton
Telford
L. H. Patton
Jonesboro
J. E. Brading
Johnson City
Comminston
County
Buffalo Bill to Retire From Wild West Show at Bristol
Buffalo Bill Cody appears in Bristol with Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill's Far East in a farewell tour. Excursions will run from nearby stations with special rates and visitor provisions. The program blends a Battle of Summit Springs reenactment with an Oriental Far East display, featuring Rosal's Musical Elephants, Ray Thompson's trained horses, Johnny Baker sharpshooting, and bucking bronchos for a lively finale.
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Buffalo Bill
Bristol
Col
Wm. F. Cody
Narigua
Sotire
Summit Springs
Far East
TK Ranch
Rosal
Ray Thompson
Johnny Baker
W R Miller Dead In Kendricks Creek Community
W R Miller of Kendricks Creek died Monday at 5 p.m. after a long illness. A longtime prominent figure in upper East Tennessee he was the last survivor of a nine child family, aged 74. Funeral services were held at Kendricks Creek Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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W. R. Miller
Kendricks Creek
Tennessee
Kendricks ‘Creek Methodist Episcopal Church
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Postogee
Endo
Gov. Patterson
Hooper
Chamberlain
Royal Baking Powder
Alam
W.R. Miller
Kemble Codharm Company
Tckets
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