Society and Personal in Erwin and Johnson City Events
Society notes from Erwin and nearby communities record Miss Sarah McCown visiting Erwin and Miss Elike Owens from Tampa as guests of local families. Henley Gilbreath, son of prominent locals, named art editor at Calyx Washington and Lee and elected treasurer of Phi Delta Theta. Junior Civic League officers elected and Child Rescue Association officers listed. A charity tea at Mrs. Hunter’s home drew about 30 attendees with formal decor and bridge luncheon events highlighting social prominence and regional connections.
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Henley Gilbreath
Sidney G. Gilbreath
Johnson City
Calyx
Washington and Lee University
Phi Delta ‘Theta
J. N. Powell
Paul Wofford
James A. Martin
Walter J. Miller, Jr
Belton
Robert Hunter
Margaret Lyle
Sarah
Nell Hunter
Louise Martin
Bowers and Taylor Tie The Knot In Quiet Tuesday Wedding
Mr Albert Bowers and Miss Mary Taylor were married Tuesday at the bride’s home in a simple family ceremony. Rev Gilbert Glass officiated as the couple planned a short honeymoon trip before settling in Johnson City. The bride wore a blue gabardine traveling suit and carried roses, with a diamond brooch as her sole ornament.
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Albert Bowers
Mary Taylor
S. R. Taylor
Gilbert Glass
First Presbyterian Church
Bowers
A. C. Bowers
London-Kirkpatrick Hardware Company
Sam R. Taylor
Johnson City
Notable ads and anecdotes from early 20th century press
Excerpts cover advertising philosophy from Gov. Patterson on selling strategies, a Maine stage horse named Lee famed for 2,180 days in harness, and mail transport by Jonas Holden. Also note food consumption of horses and sheep, Dutch Leonard leaving music for baseball, a Tennessee compliment to Alabama via McKellar’s Senate election, and a Detroit News jab at magazines and politicians.
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Maine
Lee
Moose River
Jonas Holden
Moose River Plantation
Portland Press
Palm filled ceremony marks Taylor wedding in tropical setting
The Taylor home hosted a charming wedding with an improvised palm and fern altar in the reception room. A lace table centerpiece held a silver basket of pink and white roses as streamers of pink and white crepe adorned the chandeliers, while many bri dal gifts indicated the couple's popularity.
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Margaret Dosser
Francis Pierce
Haynes Miller
Emily Miller
Mrs. Miller
Unaka Avenue
Sarah Slemons
Florida
Taylor
President Wilson backs New Jersey woman suffrage vote
President Wilson says he will vote for the New Jersey state constitutional amendment granting woman suffrage in the October 19 special election. He emphasizes voting as a private citizen, not a party leader, believing the issue belongs to the states and should not be a party fight. Secretaries Garrison McAdoo Redfield and Wilson also plan to vote in favor.
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Washington
DD. C
Wilson
New Jersey
Democratic Party
White House
Garrison
McAdoo
Redfield
General Teachers' Meeting at High School
The first general teachers meeting was held in the new high school building last Friday at 2 p m with Charles J Anderson presiding. Papers on Sources of Disorder in School were read by Miss Thompson Baxter Miss Margaret Pain and Miss Edith Campbell. Discussions covered Teachers Visits to Patrons and whether Arithmetic should be continued in the high school.
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Charles J. Anderson
Thompsie Baxter
West Side School
Margaret Pain
Columbus Powell School
Edith Campbell
Martha Wilder School
Maude Hodge
Frances Field
Laura King
Nelle Beasley
Lucy Hatcher
Mae Gregory
Willie Blanche Hook
Mr. Hixson
What is Tuberculosis and how it affects the body
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by millions of tubercle bacilli that invade tissues, especially lungs. The germs thrive when body resistance is low, producing tissue destruction and toxins. Early symptoms include persistent cough, weight loss, fatigue, afternoon fever, night sweats, and coughing blood. timely medical examination can cure, while delay costs lives.
Bryn Mawr Polo Team Beats Ailcon Tigers 7–6
In Bryn Mawr the Bryn Mawr polo team defeated the Ailcon Tigers seven goals to six in the opening match for the Main Line Cup. The Tigers were allowed two goals by handicap.
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Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr
Ailcon Tigers
Tigers
Dry stove wood ready for prompt delivery by C L Bolton
Dry wood uniformly seasoned and ready to burn offered for immediate delivery. Call C L Bolton at 13 41 to arrange service.
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C. L. Bolton
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Promises Back and Kidney Relief
A 1930s style testimonial ad from Foster Milburn Co promotes Dear's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys. R C Collins of 102 Ivy Street Johnson City recounts years of backache and joint pain, saying the pills from Ward Fribergs Bee Hive Drug Store cured him for four years. Price five cents.
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Dean
Johnson City
R. C. Collins
Ivy Street
Ward & Friberg
Bee Hive
Mr. Collins
Foster-Milburn Co.Prop
Buffalo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sarah McCown
Erwin
Elike Owens
Tampa, Fla
Martha Allen
Rhea Hunter
Bristol
Junior Civic League
Blanche Crigger
Robert Martin
Rosalie Vance
Richard Lacy
Mildred Phillips
The
Child Rescue Association
Dayton A. Dobbs
Mia
Frank M. McNees
Faye Whiteside
J. E. Brading
W. E. F. Milburn
U. D.C
Robert C. Hunter
Hunter
W. J. Barton
Society
Sarah Broyles
Margaret
Manny Rhea
Mary Nelle Dosser
Francia Pierce
Carrie Summers
Lois
Katherine Peoples
Angeline Wofford
Katherine Wilson
Edith McQuilkin
Maybette Dosser
Syracuse
Antoinette Dosser
Knoxville
Leggett
New York
Elise Owen
Gov
M. R. Patterson
U. S. Senate
Johnson City and
Washington Co
Majestic Theatre
Iido
Mr. Needs
Leonard
San Francisco
Dutch” Leonard
Boston Red Sox
Fresno
Cal
Alabama
Kenneth D. McKellar
United States Senate
Tennessee
Detroit News
Dundee Woolen Mills
Studebakers
Johnson Auto Co., Inc
E. Main St
Chichtes
Mohd
Ibbon
TARA
Mamond Brand Limae
Wang
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