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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1909

Page

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Min Rings New Model Flour Mill in Johnson City

W Ring of this city builds a new flour mill at Johnson City between the Southern and U. S. railways. The plant aims for high capacity with red pressed brick exterior and longleaf pine interior. Completion expected by January 1910. Ring, a 20 year mill veteran, previously led Twin City Mills in Bristol and held a controlling interest in the Bristol plant.

W. Ring Proverit Jolson City Sathorn Milcg Notre Ie Ring Thing Johnson City Pulaski Bristol Twin City Mills Tin Leather Iversin

C C and C Enter Augusta Plans Revealed

Bristol News reports on C C and C entering Augusta with Hie mill project led by TG Martin of Bristol. The large concrete steel complex spans over 400 feet with the tallest smokestack near the Carnegie furnace, hailed as a model mill in the south. J C Campion plans passenger and freight train access via C&O routes through Spartanburg to Augusta and along to Port Royal.

TG. Martin Bristol Ring Indetail Ble Johnson City Carnegie Iron Furnance J.C. Campion Carolini, Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad Just Augusta Gay C&o Charleston and Western Carolina Spartanburg Anchia Tennessee-Carolina, Virginia Virginia

Blind Frank Campbell, Tennessee, Knighted Leader of English School

The article recounts Frank Campbell of Franklin County Tennessee whose childhood eye injury led to blindness and a remarkable ascent as founder and head of England’s Royal Normal College for the Blind. It notes his Nashville schooling, musical talent, self-made funding, and pivotal move to England where his methods boosted blind education and self sufficiency.

Lenneakee Franklin County Tennessee Boston Francie Lady Campbell England Frank Campbell Winchester Tenn St. Louis Globe-Democrat English Royal Normal College Academy of Music For Nashville Institution For Mie Wil Ity Himelf Nashville Newhiville Mareindeol New England Willan Tdoyd Garriven Doston Tal Wis Walter Prank 4Lin United States Inneh William Lins Rigon Mitly Perkins Institution Tennesnee America Duke of Westminster Royal Normal College Sir Francis

Buyers Reference Book at Commercial Club

The Commercial Club announces the Thomas Register of American Manufacturers as a complete directory for buyers and others. It lists 200000 names and 15000 articles with addresses and ratings, government and consular sources feeding it. A donation for free use by city manufacturers and businessmen, stamps required on letters. applications to the secretary. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertisement follows with claims and contact details.

Thomas Register of First Hands Washington Ute Jane Stele Caldwell Bliy

Notice to Grain and Elevator Men at St Louis Centennial

The Merchants Exchange of St Louis invites every grain and elevator man to visit during the week of October 19 to 25. Attendees receive a visitor's ticket for six days to explore the floor and witness the centennial celebration of the city's incorporation. Publicity Bureau. 614 Chamber of Commerce, St Louis, Mo.

Merchants Exchange of St. Louis St. Louie Ware Chamber of Commerce

Big Meeting of Farmers at Jonesboro

In Jonesboro Tennessee on September 10 farmers from Washington County gathered for a major event led by Congressman Brownlow and agricultural experts. The program featured talks on farm direction and management, poultry breeding by Prof. Slocum, soil and climate discussions by Prof. Brody, and farming prospects for Erwin, with hopes for increased population and rural prosperity.

Jonesboro Tenn Brownlow Agricultural Department Washington County Congressman Brownlow Hawkins Sullivan Hamblen Greene Tie Erwin Tennessee RR. Slovan Slocum Brody M. C. Mldridge Rons Crank

Railroad Contractors Report Rheumatical Relief

A letter from Knoxville dated March 23 1908 praises Rheumatical used by Kelly Brady Co at Grant Tunnel Kenton county Kentucky. It claims rapid relief for neuralgia rheumatism and personal use, recommending the remedy sold by druggists in Johnson City Jonesboro and Elizabethton.

Knoxville Tenn I. L. Meaman Knenville Grant Tunnel Kenton County Neatuy & Kaany Co Johnson City Jonesboro Elizabethton

Eldridge Explains Good Roads Pros and Profits

Prof Eldridge argues for good roads as a safe investment with big dividends. He details construction methods and machinery, contrasts with bad roads, and presents tests from a stereopticon lecture. The Soldiers' Home band provided music for the event.

Mideidge Eldridge

Probable Route CC. 0 No further South Carolina expansion

A Seabourn Air Line official says there is a strong probability that the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio will not extend further into South Carolina than Spare.

Anderson, & C Seabourn Air Line Carolina Clinchfield Ohio South Carlina

Water bonds win large majority in Johnson City vote

Johnson City voters backed a large majority for water bonds to build a new water works. The bond election resulted in an overwhelming yes vote with a strong preference to construct a new plant rather than buy the old one, signaling clear support for the city’s water system project.

Joineon City

Seaboard Air Line plans Shelby to Charleston route via Catawba

The Seaboard Air Line proposes a new line from Shelby North Carolina to Charleston offering through service with Clinchfield and Seaboard trains. The route would cross near Camden and Eastover with connections at Shelby and Fort Lawn, covering about 110 miles along the Wateree river to Charleston. Dean's Ointment advertises rapid relief from burning itching and cures.

N. C Monroe Atlanta Seaboard Fort Lawn A.C Highl Camden New York-Tampa AL Maistover Cros Columbia Eastover Charleston Wateree

Cap D E Baker Killed in Dynamite Explosion Near Home

Capt Davie E Baker of Hampton Carter County was killed when dynamite exploded while parties were blowing stumps nearby. He was captain of Co Hi Third Regiment State Militia. The blast struck him and he died almost instantly. his body was buried today with the company.

Davie Hampton Carter County Co. Hi

Water bond drive promises a distant new water point

Citizens press a bond election to fund a distant water source eleven miles to Mowmuin Springs. The project would cover the springs and pipe pure water into the city, reducing daily supply by about 79,000,000 kallons. Estimated cost near 200,000, with heavy pressure for ice protection and extensive infrastructure plans.

Lange Mowmuin Springs Johnen Cy

Dudley Opposes Dudley for Delegation in State Race

Robert M. Dudley opposed the nomination process in Davidson County Pendleton and surrounding areas. He declares his stance against the forthcoting stitewise emigeation and says he supports Carmack and prohibition. He criticizes the democratic organi¢a and argues the democratic pole is best for state and nation, noting want and state issues. He asserts some delegates will not serve and questions involvement.

Robert M. Dudley Davidson Pendleton Letder Whig Nastreille Diddley Mab White Carmack Prohibition Eliynes Democratic Organi¢A Ole

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