Taft to Speak in Johnson City on Friday Farewell
Hon W H Taft will stop ten mine uses in Johnson City Tenn on Friday to tell the people goodbye in what is billed as a farewell visit.
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W. H. Taft
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
2
Tennessee shifts to bank examiners district six
Tennessee is placed in bank examiners district six with headquarters in Nashville under Examiner 8 HLL Cooper. District six also covers Alabama Georgia Florida Mississippi and Louisiana with examiner assignments for each state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Nashville
Hll
Cooper
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Missippi
Louisiana
Now is the time to enter fair exhibits
Hurry to enter the exhibition. Entry closes October 19 with no fee for most classes. poultry and livestock may incur charges. Obtain the premium catalogue and entry blank from J. C. Lewis at See's Commercial Club Room, King Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lewis
See’s
King Building
Distinguished Party Pass This Way
Geo. L. Carter president of the C and O railroad led a party of distinguished gentlemen over the C C and O to Marion North Carolina yesterday in his private car Clinchfield. Members included Hon Leslie M Shaw Hon Bascomb Slemp congressman from Ninth Virginia district Hon A T Lincoln of Marion Va J F Davis and M J Fox of this city W L Halstead of Bristol and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Carter
Marion
N. C
Clinchfield
Leslie M. Shaw
Bascomb Slemp
Virginia
A. T. Lincoln
J. F. Davis
M. J. Fox
W. L. Halstead
Bristol
Many New Homes Started This Week in Johnson City
The Comet reports seventeen new and modern dwellings begun in the Southwest addition to Johnson City for the G C & road officials. Ten teams grade streets as brick paving and sewers are planned with a street car system. Carter aims to make the area ideal for homes and business. Government building site is being examined for rock with bids likely soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaka Corporation
Carter
Southern Methodists Conference Adopts 1909 Johnson City Meeting
The M. I. Church conference adjourned in Knoxville after deciding to meet in Johnson City in 1909 at Rev. 8 B. Vaught's request. The Munsey Memorial Church will be finished then and be East Tennessee's finest. Rev. Vaught remains at Market Street church, Rev. J. W. Pierce at East Park, and Rev. Geo. D. French named presiding elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. i. Church
Booth
Knoxville
Johnson City
B. Vaught
Munsey Memorial
East Tennesse
Market Street Church
J. W. Pierce
East Park Church
Geo. D. French
Work Progress on Industrial Line Through City
The C and O Line through the city advances rapidly with a steam shovel finishing excavation from Roan street to the big spring. Ownership of land from Watauga Tannery enables shifting tracks to run parallel east of Roan street. The entire route is manned as buildings are torn down and 31 houses ordered razed to clear the path for the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roan Street
Division Street
Watauga Tannery
ORR
Sewer Contract to Chat tanoogans
A called meeting of the board of aldermen approved a contract with Bosler and Lynn of Chattanooga to complete the remaining sewer work. The price is $20,000 and the city will finish the project through the public works department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Bosler & Lynn
Chattanooga
Pnblic
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Universal Remedy
Advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. Internal use said to reach the bloodstream and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward for any failure. Proponent Cassty & Co. Toledo, Ohio, markets through druggists and touts testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raaderd
Didvise
Hall
Casxty ,Co
Toledo
Druneiste, Te
Toke Hall
Synod Convenes in Johnson City at First Presbyterian
The Southern Presbyterian synod gathered at First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City. Dr A B Carty of Memphis preached the opening sermon. Daily devotions at 8:30 am and special addresses at 10:00 am are planned. A midweek Sunday school institute led by Dr J Lynn Bachman drew many ministers and laymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
A.B. Carty
Memphis
J. Lynn Bachman
They Loved Lincoln and the Women Who Kept His Memory
A passage recalls the women closest to Abraham Lincoln, including Mary Owens Vineyard, and describes how Lincoln valued their companionship. It notes his late night talks, their sorrow after his death, and their lasting tributes in Sangamon and Pleasant Ridge memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volungog
Lincoln
Sangamon
Executive
Washington
Pleasant Ridge
Ills
Mary Owens Vineyard
Springfield
Governor's Quick Wit Delights Knoxville Audience
In a Knoxville temperance talk the governor pledged to sign a ban on liquor in remaining counties if lawmakers pass bills after public vote. A heckler shouted doubt, and the governor replied with a flippant quip that drew laughter from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
The American Boy Contents Continue on Page
An issue of The American Boy outlines topics for young readers including a boy’s chances of becoming president, grammar, athletics, the Olympic Games, new football rules, rushing the college freshman, and guidance on activities for a young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Grammar Bchoolboy
Clever Boy Themed Craft and Science Little Magazine
The booklet lists sections for boys including For the Boy to Make and A Chemical Show for Boys. It features topics such as Taxidermy for Boys and Making and Fixing Electric Bells. About 90 illustrations accompany the annual departments, priced at $1 a year. Sprague Publishing Co. of Detroit publishes it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loween
Bome
Fayville
Sprague Publishing Co
Detroit
Mich
Construction Let for Carolina Clinchfield Ohio Rail Line
The Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio rail road contract between Bostic North Carolina and Spartanburg North Carolina was awarded to McArthur Brothers. The firm is subletting much of the work as construction progresses quickly on the new line. A party riding the first train over the route included General Manager M J Caples division engineer W S Crosby and J S Vane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uomumueu
M. J. Caples
Crosby
Vane
Bristol
Moccnsin Gap
Herald Courier
Holston Conference Adjourns Monday After Busy Season
After a most interesting session in this city the Holston Conference of the Methodist Church adjourned last Monday. Ministers left at noon for their homes. Rev. J. J. Robinette retires to his family, much to the delight of his church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holston
The
Methodist Church
J. J. Robinette
Election Notice for Washington County November 1908 Vote
Voters are notified an election will be held on Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1908 at all county polling places to elect presidential electors governor congressmen railroad commissioner state senator and representative. Officials for each district are listed with polling hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and officers judges clerks and registrars appointed for all districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Officara
Tennesse
Johnson, Carter Unicoi
Washington and Greene
General Assembly of
Tennessee
Unicoi
Washington and
Greene
Marriages and Approaching Nuptials Highlight Week
Rev Jere A Moore of Atlanta will wed Miss Nelle Crawford of Bristol on October 27 at Walrose. Miss Wugenia Dickenson of Castlewood will marry Albert Rydney Higginbotham of Tazewell on October 22 at the bride’s home. In Chattanooga on October 14 Pearl Britton and A L Shipley of Jonesboro wed at Mrs Gaston’s home. Shipley plans a spring move into their Jonesboro home and leaves bachelor quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere A. Moore
Atlanta
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church
Nelle Crawford
Bristol
Joe Crawford
Wugenia Dickenson
Castlewood
Via
Albert Rydney Higginbotham
Tazewell
Walrose
Ri. W.dickenson
Tate L. Barn
Chattanooga
Pearl Britton
A. L. Shipley
Jonesboro
Gaston
Mr. Shipley
Altough
Miss Britton
A. Shipley
Iyrelerk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnson City, Tenn
Bank Examiners
Southern Methodists
New
Munsey Memorial Church
Chattanoogans
SYNOD
Etrst Pists
Oficer
Sat Manik
Jacob Seaton
Julina Broyles
W. P. Smith Clerke
J. L. Bailey
Ed Martin
Endond Dirtrecr
Omcer
Hiram Huffman
A. Ball
J. B. Chase
Robert Brown
Jeeanette O'Dell
Butler Fraeter
Brookins Campbell
L. & Chandler
J. H. Sanders
Tobn F. Burton
J. O. Gruze
Me. C. Wagner
Robert Blair
J. J. Brown
E. D. Cox
Horton Hunter
Robt. Keplinger
Fred Hill
Pifth
Charles Phipps
J. M. Keplinger
James Susour
Keen B. Clerka
J. K.yerley
Jasper Marke
Doe Henley
D. O. Woodfin
John Smith
Merrit Ingram
Leemmons
Richard Decker
John Hopper Dudgea
G. W. Whitlock
T. M. Wells
C. H. Sheppard
Chas. Hopper
Geo. Vincent
Eighth District
R. A. Fine
A. H. Broyles
Butler Stover
Geo. Walters
L. A. Lenel
Ralph Boring
Ninth District
H. F. Webb
L. I. Duke
W. A. Kite
G. Is
Stanley Treeves
M. B. Marin
Paul B. Carr
O. H. Lyle
M. Jackson
W. W. Dickina
Poluom Beckner
G.T. Lee
Henry DeArmond
H W. Weller
Tenth District
E. 8. Brammitt
Geo, Goodman
W.W. Bowman
James Hamilton
Ed Thomas
Val Branscomb
Eleventh District
R. M. Galloway
Jadges
James J. Huukal
William Haynes
John Crow
Cleveland Helton
William Maupin
H. Gray
Powell Jobe
Black Sam
Jim Martin
Cleris—James
Kitzmiller
Nelson
Landon Jackson
Ben Keebler
Chas
G. Keener
Clerka
Jas, Cummings
Sam Miller
Registars
J. K. Haire
J. 8. Cochran
Russell DeVanit
Arthur Campbell
P. A. Clerke
Samuel Ferguson
Bruce Shipley
Baventrrnth
W. 8. Miller
Jas, Baines
Jeff McCracken
Will Keys
C. B. Carson
Earl Moore
D. P. Henderson
J. P. Council
J. F. Nelson
Frank Parker
J. T. Williams
Kinchen Rolley
Haskten H. Drex
Chi'n
BE. J. Baxter
A. L. Suiping
Sec
Tenn
Sanitaire
Washington County Fair
Conner Bros. Furniture Co
William
Howard
Taft
Col
W. P. Brownlow
W. E. F. Milburn
Interium
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