Johnson City News Notes Mixed Local Gleanings
A bustling Johnson City column reports on residents traveling to New York and Nashville, visits by notable figures, local business ads, and social events. Mentions include Hrabyon East Starhe, Sheriff Broderick, Wm Silver & Co, new county surveyor Gus Bowers, and Eugene V. Debs lecture at the opera house. Key socials feature church societies, minstrel shows, and community sells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus
Bowers
Boone's Creek
Wm, Silver & Co
Johnson City
Buildings and deaths mark town notices in Johnson City
A varied local column reports bids for a Soldiers Home project and details deaths including John Howard and Minnie Allison Owen. It covers marriages and weddings such as Miss Maud Seiver and Ernest M. Deacon, plus social updates on church pastors and rail line posts, with notes on the Johnson City Traction Company and local industry incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Seiver
Ernest M
Johnson
Lynchburg
Denoou
Johnson City youth Phillip Pearce takes Laulier House post in Macon
The Knoxville Journal and Tribune notes Phillip Pearce once assisting Joe Trent at Imperial news stand will leave Sunday for Macon Georgia to work as a clerk at the Laulier House. Son of J A Pearce of Johnson City he has been in Knoxville for some time and is described as popular and capable. He is under twenty and has held responsible jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Southern Methodiste
A. N. Jackson
Market Street
Tov
W. St. Carbaugh
East Lark Church
D. EB. Wyrick
Rheatown
News Androw Sip
Nashville
DeLong Rice
Sinance
Robert L. Taylor
Maxwell
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Phillip Pearce
Joel Trent
Imperial News
Macon
Lauier
Pierce
J. A. Pearce
Knoxville
Phil
Soldiers' Home Opens at New City of Refuge for 28 Veterans
On Thursday 14th officers of the Soldiers' Home admitted about twenty eight Union veterans. A lunch was served in the hospital group marking the start of Soldiers' Home life at the new facility built by the government for aging defenders. Some veterans had gathered in Johnson City hoping to enter earlier as their funds ran low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church
D. H. Jones
Uncle Sam
City of Refuge
Johnson City
American Federation of Labor
Lizsia Britt
D. P. Britt
Allen
Gee, Adams
Wm, Donnelly
Nat Adams
Cromley
Jana
W. Eb, Wood
J. G. Ankefer
Kenneth Perdue
J. Li. Grint
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY WITH LAXATIVE QUININE
Advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes savings from druggists if not effective and features E. W. Groves signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Hart and Houston Store Offers Tweed Suits and Skirts
The Hart and Houston Store features styles from $10 to $30 with new Tweed suits priced $16 to $25. A special mention notes the popular New Tweed Skirts and an attractive line added this week. Ladies' Silk Waists range from $3.50 to $10.00.
Elks Install New Officers and Court House News
Thursday evening the Kiko publicly installed two newly elected officers after a resignation. A large Elks banquet followed at The Arlington with Mine Host Dickinson hosting. A serious accident at the Southern power plant wrecked cars and caused significant damage and financial loss. A Labor Federation fund aided widow and orphans of D. P. Britt, while a separate fatal yard-engine accident claimed engineer John Curtis. Police conduct and city leadership questions arise after a mayoral suspension over a drunken officer and concerns about town governance and public morality. Obituary notes record Miss Bessie Moore’s death and a teacher’s tribute at Columbus Powell School with formal resolutions.
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Kiko
Aaron
Preston
Houtz
Lodge
John B. McMillin
Knoxville
Elks
Arington
Dickinson
John ©. Curtis
Southern
Curtis
Dra. Miller
Liberty
N. C
W. J. Miller
John H. Bowman
F. 8
Bessie Moore
Lewis Howery
Lansellville
Tenn
To Be or Not To Be Salon Declaration Report
A local movement ends liquor sales in Johnson City following a popular vote. The mayor and recorder support the measure but enforcement relies on voters and appointed officers. The article notes the mayor's absence and the chief of police taking action.
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Calaboose
ReMine
Board of Aldermen Shoul
Regine
Comet
Johnson City
Recorder
Webb's Market Draws Crowds With Low Prices on Essentials
Long lines form at Webb's Meat Market on Main Street as shoppers seek groceries meats produce and fish at the lowest prices. The store runs open day and night offering bargains to all customers, with unsold items marked down to move stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Pardue’ Market
Main Street
Webb
One Minute Cough Cure Notes Local Beef Market
The item mentions Carter county beef cattle and claims Washington county leads for thoroughbred reds and roang. It notes beef decisions at Hugh Webb's taunt market on Main Street with various promotional phrases.
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Carter County
Washington County
Hugh Webb
Main Street
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Sheriff Broderick
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Wresh
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Allerman Parrott
Sam Smith
Frank Bickley
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Pee Lola O'Brien
Erwin
Monter
Middle Tennessee
Mia
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K. Tide
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Charlie Russell
Dr. Leach
Jonenboro
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D. J. Hickman
Elsie
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Mason
Helen Odell
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Toy W. Dalaney
Barnum & Bailey
J. F. Pierce
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Garbera
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Alice Haymon
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T. A. Cox
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Painwood
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W. G. Taylor
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Lillian A
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Jasper Peoples
Bes Hive
Jasper
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Lincoln
Cleveland
Frank Hayes
Cole Law
Navy
W. Pardue
Rhea Stebley
Lingenfelter
Miller
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
M. I. Church
Hunter
Charles W. Wadaworth
Soldiers’ Home
6Th Immunes
Philivines
Carnegie Yard
Chas. H. Stick
Jacob Leab
Oliver French
Ow.t. Pritchett
Co. A
Lyman Johnson
Guard
Dr. Leab
W. J. Pritchett
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Col. Brownlow
Miss Mac Fuqua
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Bitrack
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Mos
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A. W. Spencer
Jas
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J. Range
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Chattanooga
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Johnson City Traction Company
A.M. Stuart
Jonarboro
Biddle & Ellaworth
S. G. Owen
Sami, Owen
Minnie Allison
Chas, Allison
John Allison
Samuel G. Owen
Phia Allison
Hart and Houston
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B. A. Exner
Star Restaurant
Columbus Powell School
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