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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1910
Page
3
Mrs Archer will entertain Thursday afternoon in honor of her guest Miss Elizabeth Marfield of Knoxville. The notice notes the National Bank’s resources have surpassed one million dollars, placing it in a top East Tennessee class aside from Knoxville, reflecting confidence and correct business dealings.
The Kil Kaire Club gathered yesterday afternoon at High Point Booth, home of Mrs Will Wilson, for a bridge event with hand painted score cards and spring bouquet favors. Attendees included Mesdames Lane Searing Perlairis Castlerange Utterback Mix Ole Niel. The Young Matron's Club held a regular meeting with Mrs Jennings, Bridge Whist played, and Mrs Lacy won the prize a silver spoon. Delights were served with substitutes Mrs St John Mabel Gilderslieve and Elizabeth Marfield.
The Christian church has installed a large electric sign measuring about ten by sixteen feet. Positioned on the tower, it emits a blaze of light visible at night, creating a striking beacon in the area.
United States Court of Appeals orders the government to pay the heirs of ex Gov John Sevier four million dollars. Congress must appropriate the funds later. Greeneville figures, led by II G Hensley and attorney J T Phillips Feq, gather proofs of lineal descent.
The quarterly court yesterday elected the equalization board for 1910. Appointees include Haskill H. Dyar of this city J A Anderson of Jonesboro F Vines of the 8th District James Sherfey of the 7th District EB Mitchell of the 18th District and Dr J B Arnold of Limestone.
The School Improvement Association at Columbus Powell school plans spring work. Each room kept a miniature bank for surplus change, raising funds including an ice cream festival by the sixth grade that yielded $18.00, bringing the total to $60 with banks yet to open.
President Taft has cancelled his engagement to visit Indianapolis on May 5. No official statement was issued, and the move is believed to be the direct result of events at the Indiana State Republican Convention yesterday.
The democrats of Johnson City are asked to meet Friday night at the court house at 7 o clock to nominate candidates for constable for this district, send delegates to the county convention and conduct other business before the convention. A large attendance is desired. Haskell H. Dyer, Chairman.
H Thompson census supervisor met forty five enumerators yesterday and will meet more in Johnson and Carter counties at Elizabethton He will see the boys at Blountville and Bristol Friday Proposals for cleaning machinery at Mountain Branch N H DV S Tenn open April 8 1910 Plans may be seen at the treasurer's office and information obtainable from I Hicks Treasurer Also notices to buy fertilizer furniture storage and real estate services appear with rental ads and job seeks including a stenographer position and housing for rent
Edward Rogan, born September 3, 1843 in Kingsport, died at noon after a prolonged illness. A Confederate veteran and Washington County Tax Assessor, he leaves a widow, two daughters, two married sisters, and is to be buried in Jonesboro after funeral at First Presbyterian Church with pallbearers named. The John B. Gordon Camp Confederate Veterans will attend.
Tam reports in Johnson City that all seats are not sold for the Spartanburg Festival. The author notes remaining seats and invites readers to buy season or single tickets, mentioning auditorium capacity of 2,500 and ticket prices for five concerts and individual evenings.
Washington reports a large, prestigious legal team assembled to argue a major dispute between the United States and Great Britain over the interpretation of Article 1 of the 1818 treaty. The issue centers on fishing rights and whether local laws in colonies like Canada or Newfoundland can deprive treaty rights. The Hague arbitration is set to begin June 1 with oral arguments scheduled.
The Presbytery of Holston will meet in Greeneville Presbyterian Church Greeneville Tennessee on Wednesday April 20 1910 at 720 p m MO and Eakin clerk Tom Byrd a Chapman Drug Co salesman is spending Sunday in the city
The Commercial Club and Capt. Kyle M. King coordinate a large Independence Day celebration in Johnson City. A parade led by 500 soldiers and the Home band will depart at 10 AM, with a picnic in the grove at the Soldiers Home. Afternoon events and a Paine fireworks display close the day. details to follow in Comet. For sale: 15 acres three miles from Johnson City with a four room house, cistern and spring. Route 1 Box 38.
Lynchburg Virginia April 7 1910 Lee and Company wholesale produce price current notes strong demand for bacon hog round salt pork chickens eggs and butter with broad quotations for dried fruits beans walnuts and vegetables. Prices listed for beef lard buckwheat flour flour flax seed ginseng venison tallow vinegar and many fresh fruits and vegetables.
Robert Bruce Martin born December 9 1859 on Boone Creek near Joneston Tennessee died March 15 1910 He was a son of Dr Alfred and Sarah Martin a longtime Washington County educator He joined Union Baptist Church in 1868 married Mary S Witt February 26 1870 Ten children survived his wife and nine others He was ill for six years funeral held March 17 at the Baptist Church burial in Oakesdale Cemetery
J W Ring was in Bristol yesterday. English of Spruce Pine was in the city. W A Roberts from Erwin yesterday. A R Johnson at Burnavill NC on legal business. Maj A D Reynolds of Bristol registered at the Arlington. Jno D Cox from Jonesboro for a few hours. Jax G Doncan of Fall Branch on business. B Morelock from Limestone on business. Rev J C Ritter of Washington College in the city yesterday. Hon Robert Barrows of Bristol spent a few hours here. H D Croasman of Puxatawney PA timber dealer in the city, largely invested in Carter county timber. Frank Huntton and Joe February of Jonesboro spent a few hours yesterday.
An advertisement proclaims Mike Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy will cure diarrhoea quickly without unpleasant aftereffects. It claims the medicine is pleasant, well tolerated, and never causes bloating. Sold by all dealers.
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