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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
3
Senator W H Nelson spent Saturday in Backwoods County visiting to observe senatorial committee meetings and bolster his senate campaign. He is viewed as the strongest candidate, with a past Senate term noted as a source of pride and credibility for the race.
The Buster Brown show from New York arrives at Memorial Hall for Friday matinee and evening performances. D J Murphy stars with Mary Jane Tige and a large chorus in a high spirited production with sprightly songs and a near grind-opera feel. Campbell Kids number leaves audiences laughing and youthful. Seats on sale Thursday morning with prices up to 1.50.
Wanted ad copy lists a 25 by 50 foot store room in Salvation Army building on West Market Street for shop work use. Also includes poultry yard egg requests from Thompson including varieties such as Einwlet Barred Rocks and R1 Reds with prices per dozen and per 50, plus other stock items and contact note attributed to Mrs. A. C. Shorndon, Bhoarts, Va.
The creditors of the estate of W F Webb are informed of his death in Washington County Wirnester. They are warned to present their debts within four months. Any claim not filed by October 12, 1918, is barred by law and equity. Administrative duties transfer to ATR Adminisuras.
A long list of names from Erwin, Jonesboro, Bristol, Knoxville and surrounding areas visit Johnson City or return home. Persons include 4L O C A L 4 J Brading, Baxter Moliall, Rev Morrell, Miss Brommitto, A St Brown, Mrs Ketron, C F Carson, Alex Patterson, Maj Weeks, B S Ponder, Miss Angeline Wollton, Charles Mason, George Carter, J J Brading, Col A I Shipley, W J Lacey, W L Keen, Dr Kennedy and wife, Mrs Tallent, Miss Ronnie and Master John Allison, Mrs Murrell, Will Telus, Will Henley, Guy Maroney, Dr Patton, Mrs Parker, Miss Iona Worley, Prof Gilbreath, Hugh Anderson, J J Hilbert, Mrs Morriss, Pred Minton, Joseph Febuary, Cy Holylett, J Barton, O T Long, funeral for Mrs Dicken son, James Daffey, Miss Rhea Hunter, A T Johnson, hospital auxiliary, and local business trips to Morristown, Kingsport, Milligan and Washington County.
Whi Silver & Co., prominent jewelers, expect to place a large street clock before their Main Street store. The timepiece will be of the best make and consistently reliable for accurate timekeeping.
R. F. Meredith, a Mountain Branch Boldiers' home employee, crushed his left hand in an ironing machine at the laundry and will require amputation near the wrist. Fickle weather and medical ads note teething syrup prescribed by doctors with free samples.
J E Brading who was elected chairman tendered his resignation as member of the commission. County court chairman appointed Attorney J R Gardner who declined the appointment. Chairman Flensley then appointed Mrt L Armhurst who will qualify and serve. In cases of rheumatism relief from pain enables sleep and rest. This may be obtained by applying Chamberlains Liniment. For sale by all dealers.
Mrs Ros Taylor widow of Senator Taylor leaves Washington to visit sister Mrs Dulaney in Bristol Tennessee. Mrs Beverly Williamson, who wintered with Mrs Robert Love Taylor at Stoneleigh Court, rests at Georgetown University Hospital.
J J Hughes, a wealthy planter from Haynes Ark, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Edington in Memphis criminal court for the July 9 1911 killing of Thomas Dolan, a former jockey, in a Memphis hotel. The case began with a March 1912 conviction and later motions and postponements ahead of a Tennessee supreme court appeal.
A community gathering marked Appomattox Day at the Soldiers' Home with a Sunday afternoon event at 2 pm. Hon. A. A. Taylor delivered a notable speech contrasting Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, praised as one of his best.
Hugh Loftus Murrel hosted a large luncheon at the Hotel Colonial for about fifteen friends. After the seven course meal the group of young people traveled in automobiles through the city and suburbs, enjoying the outing.
Tuesday afternoon at the home of Prof and Mrs A M Mettetal near this city their eldest daughter Miss Agnes Mettetal and Mr John Campbell were united in marriage Rev Em ory Hawk officiating. Miss Dingle Mettetal sister of the bride acted as bridesmaid and Mr Raymond Samting as best man. The groom is connected with the U and O railway and after a bridal tour the couple will reside at Erwin.
Walter H. Robertson secretary of Unicol Construction Co. was a business visitor in Erwin on Monday. Ward Crosby principal assistant engineer of the O. & O. railway and his wife were dinner guests at Hotel Erwin Sunday. Mrs. W. C. Love traveled to Johnson City Tuesday to see her sister in law, Mrs. R. R. Robert, who is seriously ill in a Baltimore hospital and will have surgery.
Bondsmen H. Jackson A. A. Taylor W. F. Carter and Mrs. Capt. Deaderick, who served as bondsmen for Chas. B. Mason, former Washington county county court clerk, paid the county 4753.42 to cover unaccounted funds and were released from further responsibility. Mason served twelve years as clerk and discrepancies totaled that amount.
Johnson City Elks held a Thursday banquet at the rifts Home to honor newly installed officers. Toastmaster H D Gump presided as W W Miller was exalted ruler and other officers named include O V Hogan P L Gregory L L Copenhaver W L Clark R C Warren W B Miller F Hart. Also promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy via Mrs T B Kendrick Rasaca noting its cough and croup relief.
Charles Mallicott, well known in Johnson City, is appointed manager of Collins Company which recently opened its store here. Former manager Mr. Greenlee left Wednesday afternoon for the Memphis special and will later head a Collins store in Knoxville or another western state.
Mrs J A Grahl died at her West Market home Monday morning. Funeral services were conducted at First Methodist Church Tuesday by Rev Tarwater and Rev Rubie with elegant music by the choir and solos by Mrs Pouder and J W Cass. Organist Miss Mary Lyle accompanied the service. remains sent to Morristown on train 41.
An essay on advertising resilience by Frank Stanton praising business opportunity in the United States. It uses the rose and thorn metaphor to urge perseverance, noting that successful ads require repeated efforts despite disappointments and setbacks.
Churches increasingly rely on newspaper advertising to fund missions and raise money. The United Presbyterians plan to continue a campaign for iron work funding while interdenominational groups target 50 000 dollars in six months. A businessmen group aims another 50 000 dollars for a year of church outreach, as a Publicity Commission studies the field for practical gains.
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