Bob Taylor Remembered As A Sunshine Apostle Of Tennessee
Reverent memorial note outlines Bob Taylor’s career from Congress in 1878 to governor in 1896. Describes him as beloved, without enemies, and a unifying figure in Tennessee. Mentions his founding The Comet, his pension appointment, and the "Apostle of Sunshine" epithet. Coveys deep state loyalty and sorrow across the Volunteer State. Gov Hooper to appoint successor to Senator Robt L Taylor until January legislature convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Taylor
Nousia
Tennessee
Watauga
Pettibone
Congress
Robert Burrow
N.O. Love
Sally
Sam W. Hawkins
Grover Cleveland
Bob
Knoxville
Alf
Mother Earth
Christ
Blanding
Gov. Hooper
Robt. L. Taylor
Tribute in verse for Bob Taylor by Rufus McClain Fields
Poem honors Bob Taylor with praise for his masterful artistry and generous spirit. It portrays him as a source of joy and light, spreading kindness and hope across Tennessee and humanity. The verses celebrate his life, music, and unselfish service, ending with a timeless epitaph of love and praise.
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Rufus McClain Fields
Lebanon
Politician hints at appointing a Democrat ally
The speaker outlines three possible choices for an appointment: Hon. A. A. Taylor as the gracious option, an independent Democrat as the political choice, or Newell Sanders as the personal pick, and asserts that the current action will align with the latter.
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A. A. Taylor
Newell Sanders
Johnson City Honors Senator Taylor With Floral Violin Tribute
Johnson City places a unique floral tribute on the bier of the late Senator Taylor. A large violin made from Marechal Niel roses and lilies of the valley rests with a violet bow. A white satin ribbon bears the message from City officials and residents expressing sympathy to the family, signed by Mayor W. A. Dickinson.
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Johnson City
Taylor
Our Bob
W. A. Dickinson
Marriage Announcement for Martha Logue and Hammond Prosser
Handsomely embossed invitations show Mr. Prosser and Miss Logue as the couple. Mr. William Barton Logue and Mrs. Logue invite guests to the Presbyterian Church in McVinnellsburg on April 16 1912 at eleven o clock with a after May first home in Johnson City Tennessee. The notice includes an advertisement for Electric Bitters claiming health benefits for nerves liver and kidneys with testimonials and guaranteed satisfaction.
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Prosser
Miss Logue
William Barton Logue
Martha Pear
Hammond Prosser
Presbyterian Church
Mcuvonnellsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohnson City
Tenn
H. C. Miller
Stuart for Governor of the Old Dominion
Bristol reports Henry C. Stuart, formerly Democratic nominee for Congress in Virginia nine district, will run for governor to succeed Gov. Mann. His supporters expect party opposition to unite behind him this time, predicting victory for Stuart in the next Virginia election.
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Bristol
Henry C. Stuart
Congress
Virginia
Mann
Prayer and Work Motto by Ruskin
A compact adage notes that praying for the kingdom carries an obligation to work. The quote urges believers to pair prayer with action and mission, implying that faith requires labor beyond supplication.
Test of time backs Deans Kidney Pills claim
Johnson City citizens recall earlier endorsements of Deans Kidney Pills by H C Beasley Jr who says backache and kidney irregularities vanished after using Downs Kidney Pills from Whitehouse Drug Co. He publicly recommended the remedy in 1903 and now confirms that statement. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole U S agents.
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Johnson City
Deans
Donn
Pilla
H.C. Beasley, Jr
E. Myrtle Ave
Tenn
Whitehouse Drug Co
Dean
Untitled Health Ad Excerpt From Old Florida Promos
A fragment promotes a tonic claiming to cure blues and liver troubles. It mentions Dr King News and an absolute guarantee with W C Terry Co Knoxville Tenn, inviting readers to write for details.
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Florida
W. C. Terry & Co
Knoxville
Tenn
Notice to nonresidents in Tennessee chancery suits
In Johnson City Tennessee the Chancery Court requires R E White Nellie White and Carrie White and Mrs Anna Hacker A N Hacker Henry C Brownlow and W G Brownlow to appear by first Monday of May 1912 or the bill will be confessed Judge Clerk and Master Miller Barlow issues notice. The Comet to publish for four weeks April 4 1912 and April 5 1912.
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Chas. C. Darden
Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tenn
R. E. White
Nellie White
Carrie White
Anna Hacker
A. N. Hacker
Henry C. Brownlow
W.G Brownlow
State of
Tennessee
Kyle M. King
Trustes
Comet
Railroad extension to connect Clinehfield with Chesapeake and Ohio
A New York dispatch reports the Bik horn extension of the Carolina Clinch Held and Obie road from Dante Virginia to Bikhorn Kentucky will be forty one miles long, costing about 4,000,000 dollars. It links with the Chesapeake and Ohio to serve coal from Virginia and southeastern manufacturers, with rail access to Charleston water. Also promoting Chamaria cough remedy as a pleasant, maple-syrup flavored medicine for colds and coughs.
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Spartanburg, & C
New York
Bikhorn
Carolina
Clinch
Held
Dante
Clinehfield Road
Chesapeake and Ohio
Middle West
Spartanburg
Thx
Virginia Flelite
Lo Deey Water
Charleston
Judge Taylor Candidate Again in Atoke Primary
The Indian Citizen Democrat reports Judge Haxter Taylor of Atoke county court seeks re election with likely no opposition. A year and a half ago he defeated a republican socialist foe for the honor. Taylor, raised in Washington county near Jonesboro, is son of James Taylor and nephew of Senator Bob Taylor. The paper prints his picture and praises him highly. primary for Democratic voters set August 6.
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The
Indian Citizen Democrat
Atoke
Oklo
Haxter Taylor
Atoke County
Bristol Herstol-Courier
Taking the Family to the Far West or Northwest
Travel agent G. C. Maxwell promotes Burlington Route family trips to California and the north Pacific coast with low price tickets. He offers information on routes, chair cars, tourist sleepers, and savings, inviting readers to write or send a postal to Knoxville Tennessee.
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California
North Pacific Coast
Sean
Burlington
G. C. Maxwell
Knoxville
Tenn
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OY H, Lyle
Raitor
Tam
Washington County
General Assembly
Democratic Party
Geo, R, Duncan
U. 8S
Robert L. Taylor
Artesy of the
Oxville Jo
Urnal and Tribune
Stuart
Old Dominion
Nellie and
Jennie E. Darden
J. W. Cass
Solicitors
A.N. Hacker
H. C. Brownlow
W.G. G. Brownlow
Trustees
Clara Brownlow
Sutter & Barlow, Solicitors
Twine
Manila
Osborne
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
Oliver
John Deere
W. J. Barton
Imp. Feed & Seed Co
Ageeston
Collins Company
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