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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1925
Page
9
Fire originating from embers near an open grate caused about 500 dollars of damage at Hayes Battery Station at Boone and Dale streets. The blaze burned the battery room and walls, was reported around 6 this morning, and Kingsport Fire Department put it out within minutes after arrival.
Cold weather brings a frozen pond on the southeast corner of Broad and Market streets. About twenty youths used the ice yesterday and today for skating, shouting with glee as they bounced back after spills. Passersby watched and recalled youth.
Officers for the ensuing year were installed by the Lynn Bachman chapter of Royal Arch Masons in a last night meeting. Elected officers include C. C. Hamlett High Priest H. C. McDaniel King R. A. Bechtold Scribe R. B. Meredith C. H. M. A. Stevenson P. S. Jake Heerens R. A. C. H. R Lady Master of first vale J. D. McCrary Master of second vale D. S. Yoakley Master of third Jerry Mann Sentinel. Installing officer was J. M Hamlett past high priest.
The temperature rose from one degree below zero to near normal after a chilly spell. The forecast predicts fair and warmer conditions with continued relief from the cold as people enjoy milder weather.
Albert Peters, 23, stands accused of killing Andy Rosenbaum, 60, in Sullivan County on April 13, 1924. Testimony from the widow and Peters described the confrontation. Peters alleges self defense after Rosenbaum struck him. Judge H. Tyler Campbell presides as a 12 member jury is empaneled for deliberation.
Funeral services for George Bear who died at his home near Roller's store in Sullivan county were conducted from the residence at 11 o'clock this morning. Rev Hood led the services and interment followed in Cloud's Cemetery.
Property notes listing lots in West View Park from 100 dollars and up, a six room frame house at 3000 dollars, a six room brick house with furnace at 5000 dollars, Oaks lots at 500 dollars, two Charlemont lots at 1800 dollars each, and a lot in Sevier Terrace at 750 dollars. Contact John B. Nall.
Mobile journalist reports James G. Campbell a golf professional and his wife died in a Mobile Country Club fire that destroyed the building. Club secretary J Frank Stevens was burned leaping from the third floor and Clyde Kelly escaped through flames.
CHAMPS TIED Miami Florida December 29 AP Bob Jones national amateur golf champion and Leo Siegel Canadian open champion and Williard Reid of St Augustine Florida were tied with 71 after the morning round of Miami's second championship golf tournament at Hialeah which opened today.
The thirty third biennial convention of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity opened in Richmond Virginia with Governor Trinkle and Mayor Bright welcoming delegates The governor spoke for the state and the mayor urged the attendees to enjoy their stay in the old capital of the south.
Colonel John C. Coolidge father of the president remains unable to walk after several days of illness. Dr. Albert W. Cram of Bridgewater said full use of his lower limbs is unlikely to return, though overall condition is reported improved.
The Legion team posted a Valley record high 928 pins in the night’s bowling, defeating Utilities 3 to 1. Legion finished 3‑game total 2,503 to Utilities 2,334 as the season resumes with Borden Mills and Press and Kiwanis and City matchups on deck.
Copenhagen reports King Christian of Denmark cured Prince Charles of lumbago with a forester’s hammering of the back after an elk hunt with King Gustaf of Sweden. The ten minute thrashing forced a cry of pain, but relieved the ailment and evened the score in the day’s hunt as Charles boasted two elk captured while Christian fired none.
New York reports the State Athletic Commission accepted Tiger Flowers challenge to fight middleweight champion Harry Greb. Flowers must have Greb accept within 30 days or be placed on the ineligible list. Walk Miller posted a $2,500 certified check to bind the match.
New York December 29 AP reports a rule change barring anyone actively involved in professional football after September 1 1926 from membership in the American Football Coaches Association The meeting also signals a move to end all America team selections and urges coaches to limit practice hours and sideline coaching decisions with coach leadership urged to control professionalism and scouting.
The Kingsport All Stars host Holston Institute tonight at 8 in a court clash. The visiting roster blends high school stars and current college students while Kingsport fields top local players with Meredith Smallwood Dodd and Clyce in key positions. Admission is 25 and 35 cents.
Georges Carpentier of France and Luis Angel Firpo of Argentina, both knocked out by Jack Dempsey, may return within three months. Firpo signed to meet Erminio Spalla in Buenos Aires next March for 35 percent of gate receipts. Carpentier has a Madison Square Garden offer to fight Jack Delaney of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Edouard Mascart defeated Charley Goodman on a foul in four rounds in New York. Joe Click outpointed Billy Kennedy in New Orleans, rounding out the night's bouts.
Pete Zivic from Fall River defeats Young Delaney of Pittsburgh in a ten round bantamweight contest. Zivic gains a decision as Delaney sustains the loss in a closely fought match at the arena.
The 1925 UW Huskies head to Pasadena to defend the West in the Rose Bowl against Alabama. Twenty-nine players ten coaches trainers and managers plus mascot Frosty depart Seattle by train for the New Year clash. Alabama, in good condition, is favored only for warm-weather familiarity. One stop en route in San Francisco for a workout on Wednesday.
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