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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
4
The trustees elect Prof T E Utterbeck to succeed Dr Kershner, resigning to lead Texas Christian University. Utterbeck praised as capable educator and cultured gentleman, head of a school shaping young lives and character, with Milligan College poised to flourish under his guidance.
Mrs A G Angel nee Mary Butterworth dies at 77 after a lingering illness in Watauga Tenn She was a Campbell County Virginia native who settled in Watauga after the Civil War and was a long time Baptist church member Burial took place October 4 at Carr graveyard with neighbors conducting the service She leaves a husband and many relatives in Virginia and locally
Washington, Oct. 15 Col. R. M. Johnston of Houston Post denies endorsing Tennessee committeeman Mountcastle and says he has not spoken on the pending national committeeman contest. Johnston, a longtime Texas Democratic figure, favors Harmon for the nomination and predicts Wilson and Bryan views. Bailey supporters in Texas are backing Harmon, with Johnston confident Texas will back him.
A large audience gathered Tuesday as the East Tennessee Normal College in Johnson City was formally dedicated. Gov. Cox praised local efforts, and ex Governor Cox lauded community leaders while speakers urged agricultural education and strong home morals in Tennessee schools.
The ceremony featured EB B Hensley and Mayor Dickinson speaking on county and city support for the institution. Kath leen Dickinson recited What the Fiddle Told while Supt Brister and Prof J L Brooks spoke on education's growth. A large gathering heard about state funding, compulsory education, and the leadership of Profs Myneer Jones and Gilbreath guiding the three normal colleges.
A large gathering of prominent educators attended the ceremony led by Col R L Bynum of Jackson and others from Nashville Knoxville and beyond. The new building and dormitory tour revealed a major local educational enterprise, signaling a new era and hoped for progress despite political divides involving Governor Patterson.
A portrait of Commander Behley’s steadfast service during the Spanish American War. The piece lauds his honesty and knightly dignity, contrasts his career with favored factions, and notes his death marked by public esteem as the conqueror of Cervera and a hero at Santiago.
The piece argues that no regular Democrat would challenge Senator Taylor amid Tennessee party turmoil. It credits Taylor with preserving a fractured Democratic Party during a perilous period and urges unity, suggesting ex Gov Patterson wait for the next election while Patterson’s own senatorial ambitions are questioned. It emphasizes Taylor as a rallying point and life to the party.
Miss Thompsie Baxter selected to teach the fourth and fifth grades at the normal school. Regina Elseman takes her place in the city schools. Miss Sue Rogan moves to West Side replacing Miss Biseman.
Wanted good Housekeeping Magazine seeks a representative in Johnson City to handle renewals and extend circulation by proven methods. Salary and commission offered. Experience preferred but not essential. Send address and references to J F Fairbanks Good Housekeeping 41 Fourth Avenue New York City May 12 1911. Sealed proposals to be received at Mountain Branch Tennessee National Soldiers Home treasurer for delivering supplies and furnishing ornaments.
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