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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1920

Page

13

Kingsport Music Club Meeting Announces Morristown Program

Society notes report the Kingsport Music Club meeting tonight at 8 at the Inn with an announced Morristown program. Mr and Mrs T H Pratt Miss Mary Smith and Arnold Owen traveled to Abingdon Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank E Highley and sons Shepleid and Frank left yesterday for Poplar NC to spend the summer.

Kingsport Music Club T.H. Pratt Mary Smith Arnold Owen Abingdon Frank E. Highley and Sons Shepleid and Frank Poplar N. C

Quiet Kendallville Wedding Ties Eckhart and Brockman

Joyce Virginia Eckhart and Albert D. Brockman married this morning at the bride’s home in Kendallville Indiana. The ceremony was attended by immediate relatives and close friends. The bride, longtime Kingsport resident and physical education director, and the groom, a First National Bank cashier in Kingsport, plan a two week wedding trip and a homecoming at the Roller Club.

Salem A. Eckhart Kendallville Ind Joyce Virginia Albert D. Brockman Miss Eckart Kingsport Brockman Marion First National Bank

Missionary Society Lunch Sale at Broad Street Church

The Ladies' Missionary Society of Broad Street Methodist plans a noon lunch sale on July 5 on church grounds near Broad Street. The event aims to raise funds for Mission work and community outreach.

Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Broad Stret Methodist Church Broad Street

Book Club Program With Mrs Grant This Afternoon

The Book Club will be entertained this afternoon at 3 30 by Mrs R Y Grant.

Book Club R. Y. Grant

Dance Friday Night at Roller Club Honors Two Chicago Guests

A Friday night dance at the Roller Club honored Misses Margaret Herrins and Esther Gustafson of Chicago. Attendees included Margaret Flanagan of Roanoke Beulah Luttrell Moore of Knoxville Frances Harris Ruth Bennett Rose Mary Smith Evelyn Baylor Margaret Herms Esther Gustafson Mrs J W Noel Mrs F J Heazel and numerous couples from local towns and Chicago including J F White L H Kidd T H Pratt D Brennan William Gilmer Jr Harry Brooks A R Baker C L Bunn Harry Lee Weeden Flem Dobyns V V Freels John Miller B C Sutton Vandecar Updegraff and Anderson.

Margaret Herrins Esther Gustafson Chicago Margaret Flanagan Roanoke Beulah Luttrell and Moore Knoxville Frances Harris Ruth Bennett Rose Mary Smith Evelyn Baylor Margaret Herms J. W. Noel F. J. Heazel J. F. White L. H. Kidd T. H. Pratt J. D. Brennan William Gilmer, Jr Harry Brooks A. R. Baker C. L. Bunn Harry Lee Weeden Flem Dobyns V. V. Freels John Miller B. C. Sutton Vandecar, Updegraff and Anderson

Mrs DeGroat Hosts Swim Party for Chicago Guests

Mrs Percy DeGroat entertained many young guests at a Saturday afternoon swimming party at Motherwood honoring Miss Margaret Seerins and Miss Esther Gustafson of Chicago.

Percy DeGroat Motherwood Margaret Seerins Esther Gustafson Chicago

Personal Notices From Knoxville Visitors and Guests

Mr and Mrs Hugh Courtney spend the week in Knoxville. Miss Margaret Flanagan of Roanoke visits her sister Mrs F J Heazel. Walter J Hunter goes to Morristown on business. D E Frizzell of Bristol visits niece Mrs George A Caldwell and Mr Caldwell. W M Bennett leaves for Washington on business. Mrs Jefferson Shivell leaves for Battle Creek Mich for a month. John R Kidd of Knoxville visits son L H Kidd and Mrs Kidd at Roller Club. Mr and Mrs A F Wampler of Big Stone Gap visit daughter Mrs C J Shipp. Mrs W M Bennett Jr visits her parents in Christiansburg. Jefferson Shivel leaves for Chattanooga on business. Mrs George McNaughton and Mrs S P Platt spend Saturday in Bristol. Mr and Mrs W D Kenner Jr and son Billy of Rogersville guests of Mr and Mrs J C Price. Mr and Mrs Walter J Hunter return from Knoxville with son Jack for tonsil removal, joined by Miss Elizabeth Drysdale. Mrs J W Lee joins Mr Lee and will spend several weeks. Mrs Egger visits Mrs W M May in Jonesboro. Res Guller returns Sunday from the weekend.

Local residents visit towns and travel notes

Miss Beulah Luttrell of Knoxville visits friends in town. Hugh L White of Johnson City and William McComas of Louisville in town today. Mrs Stuart W Maher and Stuart Jr return from Knoxville visit with Mrs James Hope. Kenneth Kenner Sunday in Rogersville. Mrs W A Harmon spent weekend in Johnson City. Margaret Heerins and Esther Gustafson to return to Chicago Wednesday. L H Kidd in Rogersville on business. Hazel Barger guests this week Elizabeth and Edith Campbell of Johnson City. Martha Hawk of Blountville visiting aunt Mrs George Burger. Mr and Mrs J M Barker Jr and Mr and Mrs R S Morrison of Bristol spend Friday afternoon in Kingsport.

Hugh L. White Johnson City William McComas Louisville Hazel Barger Elizabe Edith Campbell Johnson, City Martha Hawk Blountville Mrs George Burger J. M. Barker, Jr R. S. Morrison Bristol Kingsport

Local Social Notes Include Departures and Visits

Mrs. O. D. Keen left for Walla Walla Washington after visiting Mrs. J. M. Cox. Lieut. John P. Mitchell of the U S N is visiting his sister Mrs. F M Kelly. City youths toured Natural Tunnel with Lula Freman Verda Mae Morris Ada Clark Mae Cooper Keokee Va and other local names among the group.

Lieut John P. Mitchell U.S. N Mrs F. M. Kelly Natural Tunnel Lula Freman Verda Mae Morris Ada Clark Mae Cooper Keokee Messrs E. S. Burton W. A. Beamer J. E. Vann Tate G Crockett B. F. Spivey

Tennessee "Fighter" Goes to San Francisco

Lawrence D. Tyson, veteran commander of the 59th Brigade, travels to the San Francisco convention with unanimous support of Tennessee’s delegation for the Democratic vice presidential nomination. He has long held political influence in Tennessee including speaker of the house, 1912 Baltimore delegate, and near-senatorial status, with the convention delegates uninstructed on the presidential candidate.

Knoxville Tenn United Press Lawrence D. Tyson 59Th San Francisco Tennessee Tyson House of Representatives United States

Douglas Fairbanks in He Comes Up Smiling at the Strand

Douglas Fairbanks stars in He Comes Up Smiling shown at the Strand theater on Thursday. Advance notices highlight a lively comedy adventure expected to draw cinemagoers seeking classic swashbuckling charm.

Douglas Fairbanks the Strand Doug

Sing Sing Prepares for Rush of Gold Seekers

Ossining New York June 2 Gold fever hits Sing Sing as prison workers uncover a yellow mineral in the quarry near the new reservoir. The Sing Sing Bulletin notes the substance was sent to a metallurgist for analysis and jokes of a mob of prospectors flocking from Broadway and the Bronx if it proves real.

Ossining N. Y Sing Sing Honor Gang Sing Sing Bulletin Broadway The Bronx State Capitol

Chilean Navy Urged to Expand by Maritime League

The Maritime League of Chile asked Congress to revive and expand the naval program. It urges reacquisition of the battleship Almirante Cochrane, creation of a separate Marine Ministry, two fleet units, and higher pay for officers and sailors. The memorial argues a strong navy protects a growing mercantile fleet and economic reach.

Santiago Chile Maritime League of Chile Congress Almirante Cochrane Ministry of Marine War Ministry League Great Britain Canada China

Canadians Breed Foxes On Prince Edward Island

The article notes the fox ranching boom in Prince Edward Island with about 500 foxes on several ranches and an annual turnover around 250000 dollars. It explains the black fox or silver gray pelts fetch high prices due to limited supply in major markets and recalls a world record high price for PEI pelts in London. Local notes add farm visitors and shopping trips in nearby Kingsport and Blountville.

Prince Edward Island London New York Canada Hudson Bay Company Philadelphia Ledger

Hans Agree to Restore wrecked Louvain Library

Berlin reports the German government has begun restoring the Louvain library at a cost over 5,000,000 francs under an agreement with Belgium. Restoration of paintings seized during the war is also underway.

Hans Louvain Berlin National Zeitung Belgium

Depew's Chapel News and Local Visits

Mr Miller preached at Depew's Chapel yesterday. Miss Minnie Hood and Miss Mabel Hood visited Fate Light. John Hood spent Sunday at Horse Creek. Fate Light visited the Lights. Kate and Glenna Depew spent weekend with Rollie Light. Sunday school progresses. Mary Maxie and Sallie Fields visited Bertha McClain. Roy Whetsel dined with the Lights. Joe E Crawford and Donnie Ratcliff married Sunday morning. Vincent Crawford visited Will Crawford. Columbia Crawford made a business trip to Kingsport. Clarence Bachman visited his father E H Bachman.

Depew Miller Minnie Mabel Hood Fate Light John Hood Horse Creek Robert Light Kate Glenna Mae Depew Rollie Light Mary Maxie Sallie Fields Bertha McClain Roy Whetsel Mr. Light Joe E. Crawford Donnie Ratcliff Vincent Crawford Will Crawford Columbia Crawford Kingsport Clarence Bachman E. H. Bachman

Death toll toll cholera claim cuts young life in Clover Bottom

Indian Springs June 28 James L the 2 year old son of Mr and Mrs Mat Lysenby of Clover Bottom died early Saturday morning of cholera. Burial at Gunning Cemetery Sunday at 1 o'clock services by Rev Hale and S L Browning. Also Mrs George Cross died Wednesday afternoon and buried at Gunning's cemetery Thursday with Rev S L Brown.

Indian Springs James L Mat Lysenby Clover Bottom Gunning Messrs. Hale S. L. Browning George Cross Gunning’s Neil Cartright Bristol A. D. Cartright R. J. Bridwell Eleanor T. J. Gunning J. C. Bondurant Wallace H. N. Stump Andrew Richards Bruce Booker David Stanfield Mat Ford John Ford Mill Point William Ford D. W. Adams Mort and Houts Susan Adams D. W Walter Nuckolls and H. J. Mackey Thomas Rodgers William Rodgers

Schoolhouse supper draws Arcadia crowd with music and prizes

Arcadia Tenn June 28 The supper at the school house Saturday night drew a large crowd. Club girls provided music aided by Mrs S P Fain who sang duets with Miss Jane Hicks. Candy prizes went to T B Anderson and James Hicks. The cakeswalk produced a tie between John T Hicks Mayme Ketron Rule Hicks and Fannie Gaines. Miss Kathryn Larkey returned home after visiting Kingsport.

Arcadia Tenn

Local Residents Visit and Social Roundup at Mill Point

The column lists residents and visitors including Misses Janie Hicks Fannie and Theo Gaines Mayme Ketron Grace Fain Mrs S P Fain and W F Hicks. It notes J H Hicks in Bristol and Charles Neely with Ms Neely visiting R Hickam. Other gatherings involve Brownie Newland Grace Fain T B Anderson Walter Stuart and Sarah Foust visiting relatives.

Janie Hicks Fannie Theo Gaines Mayme Ketron Grace Fain S. P. Fain W. F. Hicks J. H. Hicks Bristol Charles Neely Kingsport Ms. Neely R. Hickam Brownie Newland T. B. Anderson Walter Stuart W. ™. Newland Blountville John Foust Sarah Silvicola James McConnell Burton Gate City A. J. Falk

Ellen Kenny Dies in Bristol at 44

Mrs Ellen Kenny wife of S B Kenny of Blountville died Sunday at her brother Dr L B Snapp home in Bristol in her forty fourth year Funeral services were held at Blountville Methodist church conducted by Rev S L Browning Burial followed in Blountville cemetery She is survived by her husband her mother five children and three brothers Dr L B Snapp James Snapp Haynes Snapp and one sister Mrs Wiley Stoffle Pallbearers were Dave Cumberford John S Snow Charles Massengill Ernest Long Justin King and Dr N S Peters.

Ellen Kenny S. B. Kenny Blountville L. B. Snapp Bristol James Dr. L. B Haynes Snapp Wiley Stoffle Dave Cumerford John S. Snow Charles Massengill Ernest Long Justin King N. S. Peters

Strand ProGram All Star Week Preview

This week’s Strand program highlights All-Star events and performances. Advance notes tease special guests and featured acts shaping a week of standout entertainment.

Adv

Platform Proposes Nothing Y S Cummings

The piece argues against compromising peace terms and urges adherence to principles. It frames the cause as a summons, invoking America's ancient faith and sacrifice to restore civilization and leadership in the world.

America

Bear Cats Meet Grant in Meadville Matchup

The Bristol Bears Cats travel to Meadville to face the Grant team on the diamond. St. John McConnell pitched for the locals but lacked run support as errors influenced the scoring. Bristol slipped to five runs, while Grant led by their pitcher.

Bear Cats Meady Grounds Hall Bristol St. John McConnell Tha

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Society Morristown Brockman—Eckhart Hugh Courtney Walter J. Hunter D. E. Frizzell George A. Caldwell Mr. Caldwell W. M. Bennett Washington Jefferson Shivell Satuday Battle Creek, Mich John R. Kidd Mrs. Kidd A. F. Wampler Big Stone Gap C. J. Shipp Mr. Shipp Mrs. W. M. Bennett, Jr Christiansburg Jefferson Shivel Chattanooga George McNaughton S. P. Platt W. D. Kenner, Jr Billy Rogersville J. C. Price Jack Elizabeth Drysdale J. W. Lee eLe Mrs. E>iger Mrs. W. M May Jonesboro Res Guller Tler Beulah Luttrell Stuart W. Maher Stuart, Jr Kenneth Kenner W. A. Harmon Margaret Heerins O. D. Keen J. M. Cox Walla Walla, Wash D. Tyson Pauline Frederick Paramount Picture Elmo the Fearless Tom Moore Rip van Winkle Thomas Jefferson Eva Ratcliff John Ratcliff Ervin Crawford Pearl Mayme Light Effie Steadman House of Quality May Allison Metro Oliver Morosco Giften Frederic and Fannie Hatton Cressy California Owen Moore Allen Browne William Fox Clemenceau the Tiger of France Fox Depew’s Sharrett-Mcneil Coal Corp Bullen Voile Georgette Grepe Bullen’s Rachel Hicks Illinois Indiana Mrs. Williams O. D. Ketron Mr. Ketron James Larkey Harvey John Larkey J. D. Myers H. B. Johnson YS Cummings BEAR@TS Pauline Federick Sharrett & Smith Jewelers Kingsport Stores, Inc BIG Store
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