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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1925

Page

3

Several Sentenced and Trials in Blountville Court

Dozens of cases were heard in Blountville criminal court as sentences were handed to several defendants. Yesterdays session saw three year penitentiary terms for Preston, Harless and Arthur Lilley for auto theft, while Godfrey Miller charged with murder awaits trial on December 31 at Big Creek.

Bill Codsey Sulelivan Blountville Gouledsey Bristol Lewis Pratklin Kenty Godsey J. H. Cooper Preston Harless Arthur Lilley Vance Weskatcher Bistol Teno Jim Vernon Jack Johnson Ran Dave Zonvix

Elks Minstrel Delights City Audience at Strand Theatre

The Kingsport audience roared with laughter as Elks Minstrels packed the Strand Theatre. Singers led by Charles Wylig and Tom Beaty performed Oh How Miss You Tonight and other numbers while interludes by Wylie impressed. Proceeds benefit the Elks Christmas fund for the needy.

Ain Ani Charles Wylig Tom Beaty Virginia Mr. Beaty Mr. Weis Respect Rele Clinton Minnich iLaplen Millard Mauk Bull Winton Veantan Johnson Praca Mr. Taylor Elks Club Ot Kingsport

Public Schools Dismiss For Christmas Holidays Friday

All city public schools will close at 4 o clock Friday afternoon for the Christmas holidays. Classes resume January 4 per Superintendent TR N Robinson. Teachers and students alike have earned a rest after months of work since September. Many teachers plan to visit homes or travel during the break. Several students intend to visit friends outside the city before reopening.

Cigmissts Chriskims Halidiys TR. N. Robinson

Christmas Seals Sold In Kingsport For Mercy

The Christmas Seals drive by the Anti Tuberculosis Association and the Parent Teachers Association promotes sales to save lives. The cherry seal carries the message Merry Christmas and Good Health, credited with saving thousands of lives nationwide and hundreds in Tennessee. Seals are available at Holston Drug on Broad Street and the Frazee Variety Store.

Tennes Anti-Tuberculosis Association Kings-1 Parent-Teachers Association Tennessee Holston Drug Broad Street Frazee

Dazzing Swenty Famous Authors Excerpt Fraud

An OCR fragment discusses copyright and a fictional work titled Bobhed Bair, listing Collier Son Co and Putnam’s as publishers. The narrative mentions J Warner Bros. and a plot around a character named Lattexstall Cabot Adams halted by a state trooper in Stamford Connecticut. The text is incomplete and blends misread names and dates.

P. F. Collier & Son Co G P. Putnam's Bobhed Bair Marie Frevout Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc Stnopsis Lattexstall Cabot Adams Stamford Conn Cammé Dawid Lacy

Night ride to Moorelands on a tense ferry crossing

Avot Celimena and a group of wary companions press a plan as Lacy vows to stay close and uncoil secrets. Saltonstall reappears with a token of engagement while Aunt Celimena warns of lurking danger as the party heads toward Moorelands amid anxious vows and sly winks.

Avot Celimena Mr. Lacy McTish Lacy Connemara Mac Dave Sweetie David Lacy Bing Bayvillé Ferry Celimena Saltonstall Ferry-House Red Riding Hoeil Archibald Percy Harvard Salt Connemani Saltonstall _ Cabot Adams Ublanker Connémara Goth Aunt Celimena Aunt Cedy Constance Mary Mr. Brewster

PTA Fundraiser Aims to Fight City Plague

A local effort by three Parent-Teacher Associations seeks to raise funds to combat a citywide plague. Proceeds will be used for child welfare programs and community health initiatives.

Three Parent-Teacher's Association For Child

Adventures of Grandpa to Be Performed at Rock Springs High

A school play titled Adventures of Grandpa will be staged at Rock Springs High School on December 22. The production features members of the 1910 graduating class, who have trained extensively and are expected to provide an amusing evening for all attendees. Everyone is invited to attend.

Grandpa Rock Springs High School

Entertainment at Depew's Chapel Next Tuesday

An entertainment will be given at Depew's Chapel on Tuesday evening at 7 30 oclock in the school building. A peach supper will follow the program. Everybody is invited to attend.

Depew's Chapel

Dodge Brothers cars cut prices after expansion drive

Kingsport Motor Company announces dramatic price reductions effective December 16 1926 on all Dodges bought after December 15. The cuts arise from a ten million dollar expansion plan and maintain the firm’s yearly model policy. Purchasers are urged to act to receive refunds after the midnight deadline.

Dodge Kingsport Motor Company, Inc Dodge Brothers Kingsport Motors Company MSI

Bays and Choir to Sing at Vermont Sun Church

Prof Bays of Mace's Spring and his choir will perform at a Vermont church Sunday. The all day service invites everyone to attend and bring lunch. The event aims to entertain attendees with a diverse program.

Bays Vermont Sun Prof. Bays of Mace Vermont

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