Bryan Kern Patterson club plans in Washington county
Chattanooga and Nashville newspapers discuss Bryan Kerr Patterson support, party debates, and local Democratic organizing. Citizens urged to attend Jonesboro Saturday for a Bryan Kern Patterson club. Governor Hughes nomination seen as strengthening Bryan in New York. Frank Stratton gifts a pearl handled knife from Little Valley with engraved compliments of I P Stratton.
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Washington County
Jonesboro
Greeneville
Walker
F. A. Stratton
Little Valley
N.Y
A. Stratton
Frank
Visiting Asheville Trip With Local Chaperones
Mrs Clarence Boggs chaperones a group of young people on a pleasant excursion to Asheville. The party includes Joe Horton and Miss Bertha Rosenblatt, Dave Vines and Miss Lillian Rosenblatt. Bristol News.
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Clarence Boggs
Asheville
Joe Horton
Bertha Rosenblatt
Dave Vines
Lillian Rosenblatt
Bristol News
Enrollment in Public Schools Report Now Totals 1 602
The enrollment in the public schools has already reached 1 602 for the current week with district breakdowns including West Side 928 Columbus Powell 442 Martha Wilder 256 Science Hill 161 Langaton 215 Woolwine 10 and a combined white pupil count of 1 247 and 2755 colored pupils.
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Alroady
West Side
Columbus Powell
Martha Wilder
Science Hill
Langaton
Woolwine
Grand
Dr W M Vines to Preach at First Baptist Sunday
Dr W M Vines of New York passed through en route to Jonesboro for vacation. He will preach Sunday morning at the First Baptist where he was formerly pastor and highly regarded. A special musical feature is planned for the service.
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W. M. Vines
New York
Jonesboro
First Baptist
Vines
Residence Burned on Watauga Ave
A fire discovered around 1 pm in a room above the kitchen of the Exum residence on Watauga Avenue badly damaged the home. Neighbors saved a large portion of household goods while Mrs. Exum, ill at the time, was removed to her mother’s residence. Exum carried $5,000 fire insurance. losses exceed policy.
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W. J
Watauga Avenue
Ceeesey
Bristol wholesale fruit dealers plan Johnson City branch
New buildings under construction near Johnson City include a branch of Bristol wholesale fruit dealers with R A Greeger in charge. T. V. McGown adds three store rooms on West Market street 50 feet deep, one story, retail ready. The old McNees blacksmith shop is torn down and City Steam Laundry will erect a 60 by 160 foot freest proof plant. Dr A S N Dobson hires Pomber to design a two story Main street store replacing the condemned frame building. The Taylor store on Tipton Street rises to the second story with walls rising.
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Johnson City
Lowry & Horner
Bristol
R. A. Greeger
Bristol News
T. V. McGown
West Market Street
McNees
Dohnaon City Steam Laundry
N. Dobson
Pomber
Main Street
Taylor
Tipton Street
Judge Patterson S How East Tennessee Rail Road Plans Shape Up
Judge N A Patterson of near Jonesboro explains to the Chattanooga Times the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio rail road nearing completion. The line aims to move coal cars to the Atlantic seaboard within the year with minimal grades and few bridges. Preparations for the county fair advance with premium lists, advertising, and notable giveaways from local firms, while rail rates are reduced to encourage attendance.
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N. A. Patterson
Jonesboro
East
Tennessee
Chattanooga Times
Carolina
Clinchfield Anh
Enet Tennenies
Virginia
Kentucky Fields
Atlantic Seaboard
Upper East Tennessee
Teis
East Tennessee
Allegheny
Clinchfield
Ohio
Kentucky
Johnson City
Knoxville
Chattanoo-ga
Ike
Catolina
Great North
Central Atlantic Seaboard
Martin & Williams Building Soon To Be Handsome Main Street Store
The Martin and Williams building on Main Street is near completion and will be among the most handsome store rooms on the street when finished.
Washington County Cases in Supreme Court Term
Washington County will be represented in the present term of the supreme court at Knoxville with both law and chancery causes listed. Several dam ages and specific names appear, including Southern Railway Co. vs Stevens Bros. and East Tennessee Land Co. et al. Morristown, Tenn., July 27, 1908. A separate letter from Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co. praises goods and notes favorable impressions for wheat yields and practical quality of products.
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Washingington County
Supreme Court
Knoxville
Chancery Caubesi
W. Coxys
George O'Brien
Elizabeth Humphreys
Next Friend
Johnson City Water Co
Johnson Va
T. A. Gillespie
Mattie E, Kegley
Jerry Holloway
Tsom Gox
Nunniel
Sabin
A. B. Biddle
Oy A. Lyle
ES. Richardson
East Tennessee Land Co
Southern Railway Co. Ve
Morristown, Tenn
Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co
Florence
Als
Chancery Court Postponed a Week
Chancery court was to convene in this city last Monday but, due to the circuit court at Erwin this week, Chancellor Haynes granted a one week adjournment at the bar's request and the court will reconvene next Monday.
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Chancery Court
Erwin
Haynes
Bar
May secure new trial petition over railroad lines
Five Tennessee counties Nashville Hamilton Greene Washington Jefferson and Claiborne file in circuit court against B A Ealoe et al dashing the railroad commission ruling. They seek review of the dismissal of their petition and a writ of certiorari to bring the record to circuit court for a new trial on the Southern railroad lines.
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Nashville, Tenn
Hamilton
Greene
Washington
Jefferson
Claiborne
B. A
Custodian Appointed for Postoffice Site
Postmaster J. C. Campbell named custodian for the new federal building site donated by the Anoka Corporation. Title papers pass inspection and site acceptance clears the way for topography surveys, utility pole locations, and plans. Competitive bidding will follow and construction contract may be awarded soon, bringing a new Johnson City post office within a year.
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J. C. Campbell
Anoka Corporation
Johnson City
Taft Tillman Club Organized in Local Republicans Meeting
The Republicans organized a Taft Tillman club last Friday night with W. F. Carter calling the mass meeting to order. W. G. Mathes was elected president, A. B. Bowman vice president, and Stanly Miller secretary, as Maj. Paul E. Divine, Capt. W. Milburn, A. D. Hughes, and D. A. Vines delivered speeches. About 100 attendees enrolled.
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Taft- Tillman Club
W. F. Carter
W. G. Mathes
A. B. Bowman
Stanly Miller
Paul E. Divine
Capt
W. 2
Milburn
A. D. Hughes
A. Vines
Small Blaze Destroys Frame Store in Carnegie
Early Monday a small frame store near the O and C shops owned by Jim Godsey was destroyed by fire. Godsey, asleep inside, was not awakened until near collapse. stock and about 80 in money in his coat pocket were burned. Total loss about 250 with no insurance.
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Jim Godsey
Godsey
Taylor and Bro. Grocer and bakery closed by attachments
Taylor & Bro., operating a grocery store and bakery on Market Street, were closed Tuesday by attachments in the hands of Constable Byrd. Liabilities about $2,000. assets about $400. The Star Bottling Works placed in the hands of a trustee Wednesday. Stock and fixtures about $3,000. liabilities slightly above that. T. A. Cox named trustee.
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Taylor & Bro
Market Street
Byrd
Star Bottling Works
T. A. Cox
Tag Day Promises Fountain at Johnson City Public Square
Tag day next Saturday September 19 calls for donations to fund a fountain on Public Square. The Johnson City women back the project with confidence it will succeed. A watercolor sketch in William Silver & Co. show window, drawn by The Comet's W. E. Burkholtz, invites $5 to $10 contributions and a published engraving will enable distant supporters to contribute for old acquaintance sake.
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Public Square
Johnson City
William Silver & Co
W. E. Burkholtz
South
Nezt Sisters Quartette Coming to Christian Church
The Nezt Sisters of Toledo Ohio will give a concert and reading at the Christian church Monday evening October 5th. They are leading entertainers in church and chatanaqua work and travel to the national convention in New Orleans. Johnson City people are fortunate to hear them.
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Nezt
Toledo
Ohio
Christian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
New Orleans
Johnson City
Vines Marries Miss Rosenblatt in Morganton NY
J A Vines and Miss Lilly Rosenblatt wed Sunday at the bride’s sister’s home in Morganton New York. They left Johnson City Saturday with friends and relatives. The bride, a Greeneville native, has worked as a bookkeeper in Johnson City and plans to reside there after a tour of the East.
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J. A. Vines
Lilly Rosenblatt
Morganton
N. Y
Joe Horton
Bertha Rosenblatt
Clarence Boggs
Bristol
Rosenblatt
Greeneville
Johnson City
Wm. Silver & Co
Vinesia
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Southern Railroad
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Toma
Advia Mayas
Chattanooga
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Johnson City, Tenn
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Nezt Sisters
Banner Lye
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