Governor Patterson Good Roads Convention Endorsed
A Tennessee note from Johnson City reflects strong support for Gov. Patterson in promoting a good roads convention to benefit the state. Lyle advocates nonpartisan planning, invites broad participation, and highlights road projects as drivers of progress and regional unity across Tennessee and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson Lis
Gov. Patterson
Buncombe
State of
Tennessee
Patterso
Hinto
Chattanooga Times
Good Roads
Patterson
Cone
Uy Lyle
Guv. Patterson
General McCain
Genanil Hannah
Montygomery
Rufus Lewis Shot to Death in Tynertown Yard
Pat Connolly an inmate of the Soldiers Home shot Rufus Lewis after Lewis was found with Connollys wife in a home area. Connolly surrendered to the sheriff, was bound over to court, and jailed in default of bond. Connolly stated he killed a Yankee and seemed pleased with the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Connolly
Soldiers
G Company
Tynertown
Rufus Lewisk
A Company
Connolly
Lewis
Sheriff Jones
Pitts
Esquire
Bond-Holders Seek Sale Of Watauga Water Co Bonds
A holder of 60,000 dollars in Watauga Water Co bonds has written to counsel seeking a sale at reasonable figures. There is no reason to expect trouble in arranging an equitable sale of 90,000 dollars in bonds.
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Watauga Water Co
Newey
New Hardware Store Opening in Johnson City
Edward Blake and son rent a store room under the Purdue hotel on West Main street and will open a retail hardware store on October 1. Edward Wake hails from Moor Mile Kentucky and his son N. S. Blake comes from Fayette County West Virginia where he has worked in mining.
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Johnson City
Edward Blake and Son
Purdue Hotel
West Main Street
Edward Wake
Moor Mile
N. 5
Blake
Fayette County
W. Va
Married in haste near Austin to a farmworker
Mrs. Lucinda Hale aged 71 widow of Buck Pale who died a week ago wed last Thursday near Austin to Will Feathers a 28 year old farm worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Hale
Hite Buck Pale
Austin Bynes
Will Feathers
State Board of Education Tours Johnson City
State Board of Education led by Gov Patterson visits Johnson City to inspect the East Tennessee State Normal site. A large crowd greets the delegation. reception committee hosts them at the Carter addition and Hotel Carnegie. Officials praise the city and express support for the proposed normal school. gifts and prizes for students are announced by local benefactors.
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Johnson City
State Board of Education
East Tennessee State Normal
M. J. Pitterton
Sol Th
Jones
A. J.toad
Col. Bynum
JL. Harel
J. L. Brooks
J. W. Tillingsley
J. M. Darker
J. J. Brading
Mayor Smith
George L. Careter
KP. Young
Cy Il Lyle
Paterb. Earnest
Jas. A. Dunuuers
A. St Johnson
H. Ha. Carr
J. Jed Johnson
G Williams
Geo. E. Burbage
C.J. Broyles
Sells
Raf
Utaerback
Geo. F. Campbell
Dw. Hunter
Amar Smith
M. J. Gump
W. J. Miller
Olive
Carter
Gav. K. Carter
Anil Jitter
Tome
Uithean
V. J. Miller
Finel
Hotel Carnegie
Lieneri
Carnegie Realty Company
Veo Carter
Carnegie
Patterson
Bounl
Geo. Li
State Normal School
C. Williams
George I. Walford
James A. Sommers
Tennessee leaders push for new state normal schools site choices
Col. Baker reports East Tennessee tour with Governor Patterson and State Superintendent of Public Instruction to locate sites for new state normal schools. Cleveland Johnson City and Bristol compete shaped by offers from local interests, Carnegie hotel facilities, cash pledges, and land guarantees amid statewide support and potential rail and road access.
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Val Jantes M. Baker
Nashville
East Tesuemntil
Middle Tennnessee
Fovernor Patterson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tennessee Central Railroad
Cleveland
Stuart
Col. Baker
Johnson City
East Tennessee
Sullivan County
Hristol
East Pennessee
Johnson Oil
Carnegie Hotel
Baker
George L. Carter
Col Baker
Local public sale figures cited in old Courier excerpt
The Courier notes Col Baker reports counties bid for education and land value. He cites $3,150,000 in cash offered in addition to land worth $31,000,000, with under $41,000,000 invested in public sell property to indicate interest in normal schools.
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Stytistics
Baker
Iristul Sferald-Courier
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Holds Annual Meeting
The East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company held its annual stockholders meeting in Johnson City with local and Philadelphia New York guests. Directors were elected and old officers reappointed. An expert Philadelphia accountant reviewed the accounts, and plans for a joint depot involving all roads serving Johnson City were discussed.
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East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company
Geo. W. Hardin
Jno
Wise
Edgar Parr
P. Howe
Philadelphia
Jen Ty Lewis
New York
Frank Firmstone
John 8. Wise
Calvin Pardes
Frank I. Howe
Alfred D Pardee
Edgar P. Earle
Ue Colonial Opel
Cran‘berry
N.C
Lietz
Vance
Howe
Union Depot
Johnson City
Mrs Wilder Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Horace M Wilder died Monday at her Third Avenue home after a long illness. She came here with her husband, brother of Gen J T Wilder, from Roan Mountain nearly twenty years ago. She was about seventy and described as exemplary. Survived by her frail husband, Gen Wilder unable to attend funeral due to reunion in Pullman. Funeral held at her residence Tuesday afternoon, burial at Monte Vista. relatives attended from distance. Cures sore throat with Dr Thomas Electric Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace M. Wilder
Third Avenue
J. T. Wilder
Roan Mountain
Gen. Wilder
Pullana
James A
Bapt
The Roan Street Baptist church received a silver service last Thursday night from Mr and Mrs Herman of Carmont West Virginia formerly of this city The presentation was made by Geo T Wale for the Barnes cls The pastor Rev TG Dayo offered an acknowledgement in a fitting speech The members expressed gratitude for the gift
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roan Street Baptist
W. Herman
Ceresmont
W. Va
Geo. T. Wale
Ue Barnes Cls
TG. Dayo
Mr. and
Mos. Harm
Miss Pearl Williams Dies at 16 in City Home
Miss Pearl Williams died last Wednesday at her parents home on First Avenue after a brief illness with fever. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at the residence by Rev T G Dews, with burial in Monte Vista.
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Perl Willis
Ti. Williams
T. G. Dews
Monte Vista
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Rufus Lewis
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J.E. Crouch
Waterman's Ideal
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State Boad of Education
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Puleeal
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Cardus
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Hamblen County
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R. F. Taylor
Wilder
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Toledo
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Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
FdOhiney & Ch. Doinatisinuan
Csenty
Euyte
Hall
Cheney
The
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Jonabon City
Tion ‘Dope
Bonis
U.S
Tawa
Bopily Lal Banking
Fom National Busluck
Stace Banos Ain
Wobrovent
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Tate Barn
Vliewie
Depoatte
Tate
Tanyas
Washington County
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Tolleh San
Fap A. Cox
Pud Jousisn
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Sunmars-Parratt Hardware Co
Maie
Johnson City, Tenn
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Tokereille
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Atlanta
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St, Paul
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