Local notes reflect Bristol visitors and regional signals
Local items list visits by Mrs. W. M. Belton and many dignitaries in Bristol, Johnson City, and nearby towns. Mentions include Ralph Young of Plumtree and J. B. Howard of Kingsport, with several others traveling for business, family visits, and hospital stays, plus church and community notices. The Broward era-style notes conclude with the Reeves family sympathy and services coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Young
Plumtree
N.C
J. B. Howard
Kingsport
P.O. Range
Setha
Ginnie
Atherton
Miss Lois Reeves Dies After Tonsil Operation
Abingdon Virginia reports the death of Miss Lois Reeves aged 24 daughter of Mrs. Mary D Reeves following a tonsil operation in Bristol and Abingdon. She had been a public school teacher in the city for two years and suffered throat trouble that interrupted her duties. The operation at Dr Hei Johnson hospital appeared successful but complications arose as her condition worsened Sunday and she died at six oclock Monday morning. The funeral was held Tuesday at Munsey Memorial church with large attendance despite bad weather. Local schools were dismissed for the service. Reverend S B Vaught Reverend EK EB Wiley and Dr W S Neighbors officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abingdon
Lois Reeves
Mary D. Reeves
Reeves
Bristol
Will Reeves
John Won Uhy
Talen
Robert Dosser
Reever
Munsey Memorial Church
B. Vaught
EB. Wiley
The Thief at Memorial Hall Promises Dramatic Weekend Show
A new drama titled The Thief features themes of love jealousy and betrayal. Memorial Hall hosts a Friday performance with matinee at 2 90 pm and prices 50 75 cents, evening at 7 45 pm with prices 75 1 00 and 1 50.
West Side school benefit concert postponed to October 21
The benefit event at Fint M. E. Church for the West Side school to honor Miss Lois Reeves, a teacher, has been moved from Tuesday the 17th to Tuesday October 21 due to her death. The program will include added features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Batdidy
Fint M. E
Lois Reeves
Pit Bull Terrier Kennels Promises Dead Game Pedigreed Stock
Burmett Kennels Company of Knoxville Tenn offers bull terriers bred for gameness and loyalty. It lists two types English Bull Terrier and Pit Dog, highlights guard and fighting traits, and provides prices for two month old pups and older stock. Deposit and cash terms noted with shipping charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Delihant
Paddy
Robinson
Terry
Whiteston
Judge Lynch
Swineford
Axon
Burmett Kennels Company
Knoxville
Tenn
Demand for Court House Evident Raises Move to Reform
Judge Dana Harmon rails against the present court room calling it a burning shame and a disgrace. He notes inaccessibility cramped quarters and poor ventilation as reasons for a new or relocated facility. A footed movement to build or locate a more suitable courthouse is under discussion and could progress with little effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Dana Harmon
Attachment Notice for J M Brinkley in Tennessee
J M Brinkley a non resident of Tennessee appears in Washington county Justice of the Peace court. An original attachment was issued and levied on his property to secure debt. Publication ordered in The Comet Johnson City for four weeks to appear October 20 1911 or defense will be ex parte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brinkley
P.Q. Miller
Washington County
Tenn
Tennessee
Johnson City
J. M. Wrinkley
W. Wireman
P. Q. Miller
J. P
J. W. Wiseman
I- 14
Comet
Daleson City
Peaier
Chancery Court
Johnsonity
Flatty Eaton
Qaid Court
ITA
Minnie Warrington
the Comet
Johncon City
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Philadelphia
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Ja Reeves
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Jer. Boring
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J.D. Leftwick
Carrie Jacobs
Bond
Florence Behaepe
American School of Ostenpwhy
May Koster
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Bristol Herald-Courier
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W. B. Miller
George Gildersleeve
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Anaka
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Tama
Towa
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