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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1911

Page

3

Absence of One of Shelby Galls Halt

Nashville April 12. It is no longer the third in the bush with regulars allied republicans and independents in the house to pass the amendment to the state board of election law. Opponents to the Leach Swann amendment exhaust every resource. Absence of representative Dye caused a mid day adjournment. Leeper Parmer and Brown would have voted for the Leach bill to enlarge the state election board. Farmer of Grainger pledged to vote for both Leach and Baxter amid alleged county election fraud.

Nashville Bush State Board of Election Law Leach Swann Dye Leeper Parmer Brown State Election Board Farmer Grainger Leach Grainger County

Trial of Fay Dulaney Opens with Defense Testimony

The Dulaney embezzlement case began with jury selection and witness testimony. Fay Dulaney testified and was cross examined after admitting a verbal repayment plan with a bonding agent, claiming partial payments but no full repayment, while the state argued such a contract does not shield him from prosecution. Juror Bruce Chase fell ill at noon after attempting to relieve a toothache.

Fay W. Dulaney J. C. Stone R. C. Warren J. M. Henry John Wheeler S. E. N. Moore A. 8. Birdsong C. H. Lyle Bar Bruce Chase

Visitors and family notes from Brookyn and beyond

The article reports Mr. and Mrs. Allen of Brooklyn as guests of Col and Mrs. W P Harris. Mrs. Allen Harris has learned of her brother Mr Stanley in Los Angeles suffering a stroke with improving but fragile condition. Mr Stanley previously visited Johnson City and is remembered by many. Miss Lucy Dobson returns from Jonesboro visit.

Mrs. Allen Brooklyn Col Mrs. W. P. Harris Allen Harris Mr. Stanley Los Angele Cal Mr.Stanley Johnson City

Dr Elbert Sevier Miller Dies After Long Illness at Home

Dr Elbert Sevier Miller aged 48 or 80? died yesterday morning at his King Street home after gall stones surgery at Mayo Sanatorium. A lifelong Johnson City resident he led church and Masonry service, served as alderman and city physician, and left a wife, four children, and surviving siblings. Funeral at Mandal Memorial Church with Masonic honors and bearers from local lodges.

Elbert Sevier Miller King Street St Asto Johnson City Johnson Citians Samuel A. Miller Elian Miller Jacob R. Miller P. Q. Miller H. H. Qurr Mian Alice Miller Horace Frank Walter Annie Miller Nashville

The Bitters Boon for Convalescents in Need

A brief note praises The Bitters as a tonic and strength builder for convalescents offering quick relief. A proverb advises that a word to the wise is sufficient.

Rates Round Trip Tickets Via N C and St Chattanooga

Round trip tickets can be sung via the N C and St Chattanooga and Nashville with stopovers at a season the N C and St Handsomely illustrated booklet and further information furnished free T M McQUEEN P A Knoxville W T Rogers T P A Knoxville

N. C. & St. Chattanooga Nashvile N.C. &St T. M. McQueen P. A Knoxville W. T. Rogers

Self Perpetuating Board of Agriculture Contested

Nashville April 12 One bill would move the state department of agriculture under a self perpetuating board of commissioners removing the governor from appointing the commissioner. Fusionists and governor supporters clash over the measure which could allow re election for Col. John W. Thompson and shift control of the department. Gov Hooper backs the fight to protect the department.

Nashville Department of Agriculture Fur’sionists Col John W. Thompson Board of Control Hooper Figt

Electric Bitters advertised by H.C. Millers

A testimonial claims Mrs Laura Gaines and friends urged her to die until her son urged using Electric Bitters. The ad promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for fainting spells, dizziness, backache, headache, weakness, debility, constipation, and kidney issues with a guarantee or money back.

Laura Gaines H.C. Miller's

Receiver 15 Appointed Mrs Evans Passes Away

New York on April 12 three involuntary bankruptcy petitions totaling 13.5 million dollars were filed against Carnegie Trust Company officers William J. Cummins Chas A Moore Jr and Martin J Condon with Payson Merrill named as receiver under bonds of 100000. Mrs Margaret Barton Evans died at her niece Marys Newman residence in Wallace Va after a long illness. She was sister of Mrs John F Lyle of this city and widow of Nelson Evans who died in 1901. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Bristol and interment at Oak Hill expected.

Mandey Memorial Church Neighborn Bristol B. Waught J. O. Campbell George T. Wofford J. M. Buck Jas A. Martin Prank St, John C. A. Lyle W. J. Exom H. F. Webb W. J. Bush Williams L. H. Snodgrass Harry Parrott New York Carnegie Trust Company State Superintendent of Banks William J. Cummins Trust Company Chas. A. Moore, Jr Martin J. Condon Cummins Moore Condon Payson Merrill Margaret Barton Evans Mrays Newman Wallace John F. Lyle H. P. Kings Nelson Evans Bee Virst Presbyterian CC. Carnon Taterment Wl Oak Hill

Kicked by a Mad Horse and Healed by Arnica Salve

Samuel Birch of Beetown Wisconsin narrowly escaped losing his leg after a severe fri Sheful sore failed to heal. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured the ulcer and related injuries. It claims to heal ulcers burns boils eczema scalds cuts corns cold sores bruises and piles. Also notes H C Miller and Q D Chase sale and J St Cox trip to Gonzales Texas.

Samuel Birch Beetown Wis Bucklen H.C. Miller

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy

An old advertisement argues catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims the medicine uses a mix of ingredients to purify blood and affect mucous surfaces for lasting relief. It asserts doctors prescribed it for years and invites readers to send for free samples.

Wincent Vonlex

Cardul Relief Advert Claims Unknown Health Benefit

Caught in the Rain. Eden Rutherford of Darrickseville recounts years of illness until Cardul helped her, a testimonial noting five years of suffering and later improvement. Jennings of the Inter-State Coal Company returned from a Kentucky trip. Prof. James P. Gray was seen in the city, optimistic about resuming West Side school duties soon. Mrs. RK Bruner arrived from Knoxville on No 2 for a short visit.

BR. Jennings Inter-State 4 Coal Company Kentucky James P. Gray City West Side RK. UL. Bruner Knoxville No. 2 Indue H. Wyle

Texas Woman Near Death Cardus Relief Story

A Wills Point reader recounts severe illness and repeated illnesses from womanly trouble and a dreadful cough. She credits Cardus with relief and renewed strength, urging others to try the medicine despite imperfect spelling and phrasing.

Willa

Electric carriage and gossip mix in Chicago Post item

Overheard chatter recalls Mrs. Wotton with an electric baby carriage bearing a monogram and question about Henderson, Glorring and a shirtwaist counter scene. A poor man with a wooden leg, a two-children streetcar incident, and a livery entry are briefly mentioned. Prof. J H Miler to spend Sunday with home folks at Maryville Tennessee.

Scottish Rite Banquet Postponed After Death of Dr Miller

Banquet planned by Scottish Rite Masons at Mountain Branch hotel is canceled due to the death of Dr E S Miller. Other ceremonies will proceed at the Masonic hall at 7 30 p m with a light repast. Meanwhile Hiram Scranton of Clay City Illinois reports years of coughing, plans to return home after doctors’ advice and trying Dr Kings New Discovery which he credits with saving his life. The ad promotes the remedy for lung diseases with price and a free trial bottle guaranteed by H C Miller.

E. S. Miller Mountain Branch Masonic Hall Ozarke Hiram Scranton Clay City Dr. King Boral Lang H.C. Miller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shelby Galls Society Eaito Norr Ryle Lucy Dobson Jonesboro Board of Elections Pension Medical Examinera Cleveland Ife Elbert S. Miller U.6. V Little Rock VIA Chattanooga & Nashville Self-Perpetuating Board OF Agriculture Sunny Broom Bondaw Meetames Heller Bros Bristol, VA TENN Margaret Evans Q. D. Chase Milledgeville J. St. Cox Gonzales Texas Ames E. Pepper M. R. Miller & CO Henderson Chicago Post J. H. Miler Maryville Tennesse Luzianne Alice Mig Co City, Tennessee Sparger Mills Co Tennessee
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