White Caps Terrorize Cocke County Citizens in Violent Attacks
A band of white caps terrorizes Sevier and Cocke counties, warnings to leave issued to men and women, flogging and tar and feathering reported, homes shot at and ransacked, an old lady’s supplies ruined, and threats of lynching for captives amid public outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevier County
Tur Comer
Wm. Bell
Parrotteville
Cooke County
Simeon Eisenhours
Cocke County
Washington to Elizabethton Special Excursion Believers
On October 4 a special excursion train leaves Washington City for Elizabethton to visit the Co operative Town Company. The party will dine at the Grottoes and Maple Shade Inn, stay at the St. Lawrence Hotel in Bristol, then ride the B B N C railroad to Elizabethton and tour Cranberry mines smelting works Gorge White Rock granite Iron Mountains and other sights in the Watauga valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Elizabethton
Co-operative Town Company
Grottoes
Maple Shade Inn
St. Lawrence Hotel
Bristol
Cranberry
White Rock
Iron Mountains
Dime Social to be hosted by Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church will host a Dime Social on Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Will Crawford on Watauga Avenue. All congregation members and friends are invited. An observation party will be the entertainment. The notice ends with an advertisement for overcoats at Toney & Browns, 497-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Will Crawford
Watauga Avenue
Massachusetts Democracy Renominates Russell and Full Ticket
The Democratic State convention in Tremont Temple renominated Governor Russell for re election and approved a full ticket. Delegates from 28 cities and 854 towns met with 1 961 delegates present. The ticket includes Charles Hamlin secretary of state James Grinnell treasurer Irving Sailes auditor Chas Jilley attorney general with Collins and Russell named electors at large.
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Boston
Tremont Temple
Williams
Crosby
O'Neil
Stevens
Matthews
Jas
Grinnell
Greenfield
Josiah Quincy
Buckley
Messrs. Quincy
Charles Theodore Russell
Cambridge
Daniel F. Buckley
North Easton
Russell
O'Neill
Geo. F. Williams
James B. Carroll
Springfield
Chas. 8
Hamlin
Brooklyn
James
Irving B. Sailes
Milbury
Chas. F. Jilley
Lowell
Patrick Collins
John Russell
Leicester
Preaching Twin Messages As Pastor Plans Interim Move
Rev K Atkins of the First M B Church South will deliver two sermons Sunday then likely depart October 11 for Wytheville Va. Holston Conference opens October 12. During three years he served Johnson City and many hope for his return, the limit of his current charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. K. ©. Atkins
M. B. Church
South
Johnson City
Wytheville
Holston
Von
Methodist Church
Father of Apples in Our Possession
Mr Jno Gregg, recently from Johnson county, handed over the so called Father of Apples. The horse pippin was grown at M A Dugger farm where duplicates hang on many trees. Capt John Gregg collected the treasure and sailed up Salt river returning with the largest apple ever seen or tasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno, Gregg
Johnson County
M. A. Dugger
John Gregg
Salt River
WCTU Meeting Set at McFarland’s on Watauga Avenue
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union calls a weekly meeting at McFarland's on Watauga Avenue for Thursday at 2 o'clock, noting a time change from 4 to 2 and urging all members to attend for important winter preparations. Secretary Lroy Hann urges prompt attendance.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mra
McFarland's
Watauga Avenue
East Tennessee Medical Society Sixth Semiannual Convention Opens
East Tennessee physicians gather for the sixth semiannual meeting held at the First M Church. Dr. D F Shields presides at 9 am with welcomes from Hon. Thos. E. Matson and Dr. B H Toy. Public invited to opening, papers to be read and discussed. The session continues tomorrow with city tours and hospitality for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennessee
East Tennessee Medical Society
D. FE. Shields
Morristown
Thos. E. Matson
B. H. Toy
Appointments of Hon. John M. Taylor in Tennessee
Hon. John M. Taylor continues as Democratic Elector for the State at large with a series of listed appointments in Tennessee. The schedule includes Dandridge Mossy Creek Morristown Newport Gereoneville Jonesboro Johnson City Elizabethton Blountville and Bristol across October with mornings and evenings noted for several stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Taylor
Tennessee
Dandridge
Newport
Gereoneville
Jonesboro
Johnson City
Elizabethton
Blountville
Bristol
Cleveland and Stevenson Club Address Noted in Elizabethton
Hon. Robin Burrow of this city spoke to the Cleveland and Stevenson Club of Elizabethton on Tuesday night. The club now exceeds 200 members with supporters joining daily. Hon. F. P. Burch, Democratic State Senate candidate, attended and praised Burrow for a forceful, well received speech amid frequent applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Burrow
Cleveland “and Stevenson Club
Elizabethton
F. P. Burch
Georgia Minstrels Open Season at Jobe's Opera House
Richards and Pringle present the Georgia Minstrels at Jobe's Opera House tonight. The company, all colored, promises stronger talent this season and a fresh format with a distinctive first part and genuine imitation acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Harr and Burrow Speak at Piney Flats Rally
Speaking at Piney Flats Hon J B Harr Democratic candidate for State Senator in Shoota tring District and J T Burrow of Bristol addressed a large audience. Attendees included Robt Burrow Txnag Hart Dr O J Broyles and others from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Flats
J. B. Harr
Shoo-t Atring
Bullivan
Hawkins
Hamblen
J. T. Burrow
Bristol
Robt, Burrow
Txnag Hart
O. J. Broyles
Marriage Surprises Friends In Knoxville Clerks Daughter
Surprising nuptials occur as Edens a pension office clerk and Misa Robert son daughter of a prominent Elinahthton merchant wed at Knoxville. Separately, voter registration opens Friday and Saturday for three weeks with reminders that Democrats must register to vote. William Bean’s Cabin ruins near Boone’s Creek may be seen, with talk of moving the Boon tree to the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Edens
Knoxville
Misa Robertson
Elinahthton
William Bean
Tennessee
Boone's Creek
Political rally and local appointments announced in Johnson City
Hon Geo W Winstead the Republican governor candidate visits Johnson City on Tuesday October 18 delivering his noted speech. Ex Gov RB L Taylor lists Democratic elector appointments with events at Blountville Morristown and Mount Pleasant. Toney Brown announce clothing stock expansion in Johnson City with fine suits and overcoats for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Winstead
Johnson City
F. P. Baxter
Yeaterday
Mount Pleasant
Greene
Toney & Brown
East Tennessee
Cumberland Presbytever
Elaborate opening at T E Hurst Co store last night
Crowds packed the T E Moret & Co showroom between 7 and late hours as Main street entrance was used for entry and Spring street for exit. The display showcased dress goods, millinery by Miss Bourne, cloaks, and a Parisian style, with music and evergreen decor.
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T. E. Moret & Co
Mainstreet
Spring Street
Main Street
America
Horet
Miss Bourne
Helfrich
Johnson City
Hurst
Henry D’armond
Chester
Pierce
Bullock
J. W. Leonard
Miss Taggart
Loveman & Co
Chattanooga
Mise Helfrich
False cholera scare at Bristol depots surrounds a Pullman death
Excitement rose at Bristol when the westbound Washington and Chattanooga vestibule limited arrived at the union depot. Rumor spread that a child died of cholera and that the family had been released from quarantine after traveling aboard the Normania. The details remain unclear and unconfirmed.
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Washington and Chattanooga
Union
Bristol
Corpa
Roanoke
Big Four Route trains offer vestibuled cars and direct Chicago access
The Big Four Route operates five daily Cincinnati to Indianapolis trains and two daily services to St. Louis and Peoria. From Central Union Station, travelers connect with the Queen & Crescent and Louisville & Nashville lines to reach Chicago's World Fair arcades, with convenient hotels and direct routes via Van Buren Street. Tickets at coupon offices nationwide. D. B. Martin, General Passenger Agent, Cincinnati. 297-46
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Central Union Station
Queen & Crescent
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Chicago
van Buren Street
Auditorum, Leland and Richelieu Hotel
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Frightful Accident Hits Mill at Unicoi City
A mill accident at Unicoi City injured William Chinouth, a mechanic, when a band flew off a fly wheel and struck the saw table. He was thrown to the floor, then brought to Carnegie by work train and transported home for medical care after internal injuries were suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDaniel and Stone
Unicoi City
Chinouth
Carnegie
Past mail route updated for faster city to Washington
From today, pouch mail will ride Nos. 5 and 6 between Washington and Chattanooga. No. 5 arriving at 12 10 p m carries Washington to Johnson City mail, while No. 6 at 6 71 p m carries a through pouch from this city to Washington and to northern and eastern cities. Mail arrives earlier, residents cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chattanooga
Johnson City
Buchanan to Speak in Towns for Governor Campaign
Independent candidate Hon. John P. Buchanan will address audiences in Morristown on October 1, Blountville on October 3, Greeneville on October 4, and Knoxville on October 5. Col T C Cain of Morristown chairs the State executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Buchanan
Morristown
Blountville
Greeneville
Knoxville
T.C. Cain
Social gathering at M E Church South hosted by W M and Parsonage Aid
At Mrs J C Reeves residence a sociable will be held tomorrow evening from 7 to 10 under the Woman's Missionary and Parsonage Aid Society. Refreshments are free and admission is 10 cents. Members and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE. Church
South
J. C. Reeves
Woman’s Missionary and Parsonage Aid Society
Marion Coffee Robbed En Route to Milligan
Last week a man on a train from Radford to Milligan was robbed between Bristol and Marion. The thief took $50 in cash a watch and sleeve buttons. The incident occurred while the traveler was en route to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Radford
Milligan
Bristol
Board meeting postponed to October first Tuesday
The meeting of the board of Mayor and Aldermen did not meet last night and is rescheduled to the regular meeting on the first Tuesday in October.
West Watauga avenue graded and improved by workers
A force of workers grades West Watauga avenue and enhances its appearance. An advertisement mentions The Rochester lamp by Rochester Lamp Co New York and notes subscription details and a clothing sale by Toney & Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Rochester Lamp Co
New York
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Will
Weo
Lroy Hann
Jno
M. Taylor
Mossy Creek
Cleveland and Stevenson Club
Robert Burrow
THE
Georgia Minstrels
Register Democrats
Edgar Wilkins
Isham Hickey
John Fawcette
John Nance
Barney Kieran
Mike McGinley
8Caif
John Pierce
M Kreisher
Sam Hamilton
F Derbee
City
Benson
Rupe
Leach
Green Mead
J M Limerly
J W Tipton
J G Emmert
M Williams
J H Alexander
W P Dungan
Ejiz
J & Stuart
JJ Haley
Bote
John Smith
Hotel Piedmont
IR Miller
Elk Park
JL Cook
Louisville
BP Maritin
Butler
Mt City
Fort John
L Roberta
OL Davis
W B Huilmister
Buck
Church
Ity
Ai F Smith
W M Temmis
Roan Mt
Fred Williams
JF Tony
Erwin
F G Cornatalk
Noshville
A H Parker
de Witt Ark
JF Mood
Telford
H P Waugh
Windy Winstead
L. Taylor
Taylor
Thureday
Cumberland
T.E. Hurst & Co
Wm. Chinouth
Unicol City
Buchanan
Church Sociable
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