Minstrels and Local News Promises in Abingdon
A collage of notices and ads from Abingdon and nearby towns. Mentions the Who-What-When Minstrels performing at the opera house on September 25, 1902 with a street parade at 11:30, local business promotions for Gold Dust flour and ice cream, and various residents visiting relatives or entering colleges. Includes postings about Watauga Light and Power Co, dime socials, and church society events. May include names like Rev J B Herndon, Geo Brown, Mrs J W Cass, Arnell & Arnell, Jere Camp, and the Vincent m. church dedication September 28 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
America
Public Speaking by Hon J B Frazier for governor
Democratic candidate J B Frazier will speak at several Tennessee towns according to a state campaign list. Morristown Newport Rogersville Greeneville Elizabethton Blountville schedule shows 1:00 p m speaking times across dates September 20 24 25 27 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Frazier
Morristown
Newport
Rogersville
Greeneville
Elizabethton
Blountville
Appointments Listed for Senator Carmack Events
ARNATOR B. W. CARMACK announces scheduled appointments for Senator Carmack on September 20 in Jonesboro September 24 in Greeneville September 25 in Tazewell September 26 in Blountville and September 27 in another location. dates and cities shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Carmack
Rutledge
Jonesboro
Greeneville
Tazewell
Blountville
Move of Business to White Elephant on Market Street
The author states moving the business to the large frame building on Market Street named the White Elephant due to the razing of the oil Drummers' Home Hotel. They pledge best fare and satisfactory accommodations, continuing daily rate of $1.00 with liberal rates for regular boarders, inviting friends and travelers to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
White Elephant
Lee
Prop
For Sale Black Diamond Stallion in Johnson City Tenn
For particulars call City Stables Johnson City Tennessee. Found Tate Comer first grade reader found on street Friday morning owner can claim without charge at this office Millinery Opening. The Misses Hardy invite visits to their millinery parlors Wednesday and Thursday September 25th display of full millinery. We seek five young men with good address fair education energy. remunerative opportunity. Address Lock Box 75 Johnson City Tennessee. Ported for this combination Goldsmith and Hoppe hit in musical net. A better minstrel combination hard to find on this side of the waters New York Bulletin. Motion to dissolve injunction agreed Monday Johnson City Water Co moved to dissolve the injunction by Watauga Water Co enjoining it from diverting Sinking Creek or waters that flow into it before Judge Sneed Knoxville. No decision yet. Two-year-old child drowned in tub of water at Silas Teco home. Mrs J B Little died aged 47. Funeral by Rev J A Ruble M E Church. Wm Brown died in Cartersville Ga from injuries in barn accident. Brother OC Brown by bedside. Case against Haynes Greeneville heard Sept 1. Baxter Taylor of Embreeville urged nomination. Sleeping Beauty and The Beast performed at opera house by local talent under AJL Baker Chicago. 125 in cast. fairies and Brownies praised. Proceeds for Public Library via Monday Club. Jail and police incidents noted. J A Cargille and Mrs Tillie Rankin married at Dr Jo C King’s residence Rev S L Johnson officiating. Bride widow of Dr Rankin. to reside Roanoke Virginia where Cargille bought a photo gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City Water Co
Watauga Water Co
Sneed
Knoxville
Ajl, Baker
Chicago
Johnson City
Monday Club
Beneft
Public Library
Cox Family Relocates to Bristol Wholesale Dealer Moving
W H Cox and family moved this week to Bristol to reside. Cox is with Mahoney Cox Co. wholesale shoe and hat dealers in Bristol and must remain there full time. Johnson City regrets losing such an estimable family but hopes the temporary residence proves pleasant and profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
W. H. Cox
Cox
Mahoney, Cox & Co
Johnson City
Wadache bed Get Dr Milos Put Pills
A cryptic note about Wadache bed mentions Dr Milos and a course of pills. The fragment hints at a medical or personal remedy but provides few clear details or context. Further readable text is needed to define events, actors, or outcomes with certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milos
Minstrels Produce Draw Large Fashionable Audience
One of the largest audiences gathered last evening to view the Who-What-When Minstrels in a new production. The first part featured Geo Weaver Nat Blossom and others with continuous laughter. Sherwood Fox Julian Walsh and the four comedians delivered standout acts including a wordless French gavotte Aunt Matilda's Reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Weaver
Nat Blossom
Hi Tom Ward
Gear Buckley
Sherwood
Fox
Julian Walsh
Frosto
Wardo
Matilda
Donna
Austins
Water Works Expands Pipe Line For City Water
The Watauga Water Co received one and a quarter miles of ten and twelve inch steel pipes from the American Steel Spiral Works to extend the water line into the reservoir. The city notes a large rise in patrons and praises the system for supplying clear, pure water, claiming the town as best watered in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga Water Co
American Steel Spiral Works
Johnson Guy
United States
Strong man to oppose Brownlow for congress likely
Johnson City lawyer 8 G Williams at the Hotel Imperial says a strong man may be put in the field against congressman W P Brownlow. He notes Judge Robert Burrow withdrew from Democratic nomination due to business commitments and thus did not accept the race after being nominated. Burrow is chief counsel for Hh Dana Harmon in the First Circuit fire control case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Brownlow
Congress
G. Williams
Johnson City
Hotel Imperial
Robert Burrow
Cain
Hh Dana Harmon
Tit Jadgertip
Bold Thieves Loot City Residence in Bacon Heist
Last Monday morning a daring burglary at the home of R. C. Hunter stunned the city. The thieves ignored diamond rings and other jewels left by the cook, seizing the five pounds of bacon from the larder before fleeing.
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R. C. Hunter
Water Mystery Near Sinking Creek Likely Solved
The mystery of Sinking Creek’s water and the source of lower springs may be settled. Water from the Harry spring, owned by the Watauga Water Co., appears to feed the Price springs and other outlets downstream, tying them to the master spring high in the mountains and complicating supply for Johnson City and Soldiers Home. The test will show if all local springs draw from the same source.
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Sinking Creek
Price Springs
Watauga Water Company
Johnson City Water Company
Harry Spring
Harry All
Horse Cove
Johnson City
Soldiers Home
Watauga Water Co
Lethal Ive Fia Teeth Attract Teens Thefts
Fragmentary note reports youths involved in a drugstore incident with mentions of drugs and teeth. No clear names or dates are readable to identify a full event.
Also Mentioned on This Page
al Jobe
Opera
Rev. J
Herndon
Brown's
EB. A
Mathes
Wife
Abingdon
Geo, W. Hardin
Aks
J. J. Hunt
Julian Campbell
Lakeville, Conn
Leonora Howard
Fefeata
W. P. Howard
Little Son
Huntington
W.va
John Wood
Walter Miller, Jr
University of Tennes
Geo. Brown
Buffalo Street
Alice Mountonatle
Rogeraville
Synodical College
J. W. Lowry
Sweetwater
Frank St.ohn
George Brown
Reliable
Union Passenger Station
H.R. Phinney
Columbia
Mra
A. N. Jackson
Inis Wie
Mins Bessie Lyle
Arnell & Arnell
Hart Building
Tra
Joe Matson
Unive of
Tennessee
Watauga Light
Washington
In¢ and Power Co
Boraxto Co
Foun
P.O
Watauga Lighting and Power Co
Vines
Jacksonville, Ti
Dime Social
J. W. Cass
Spannith
Hart & Bonsten Satore
Alfred Gilmer
The
Herald Shoe Co
Ladies Aid Society of
M. E. Church
J. W. Cans
Watauga Avenue
W.J. Exam
S and W. Campbell
Jere Camp
Vincent m. 1
J. A. Ruble
G. TD. Francisco
P. E
T. D. Rown
Arnator B. W. Carmack
Purina Health Flour
Purina Mills
St. Louis
Poraun
J. A. Parsons, Prop
Cole
Eall
City Stables
Tenn
Tate Comer
Hardy
Goldsamith
Hoppe
New York! Bulletin
Silas Teco
J. B. Little
Wm. Brown
Cartersville
OC. N. Brown
Nat Simerley
Sam Boring
Rial
Hanter
J. A. Cargille
Roan Inoke
Mr. Cargille
Hart and Houston
W. B. Crouch
Patton
S. C. Williams
Misses Smith & Caldwell
Spring Street
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