President May Fails To Name Carmack Widow For Columbia Postmaster
Senator Taylor states he sought Taft appointment of Mrs Carmack as Columbia postmaster to satisfy all Tennessee factions. He recalls efforts to confirm Jee A Jackson, blocked by the postoffice committee, and opposes using Carmack’s name as political football. He reports discussions with President Taft and Tennessee lawmakers Brownlow Austin Ferren.
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Washington
Taylor
Columbia Post
Nashville
Pam
Columbia Postoffice
Jee A. Jackson
Postofice
Brownlow
Austin Init
Austin
Tennessee
Lil LT
Sen. Ferren
Carmack
Appointment Offer Shapes Tennessee Political Backdrop
A discussion reveals the president’s personal regard for Senator Carmack amid political tension. The president emphasizes friendship despite antagonism, stating that an appointment would be gracious and warmly received by Tennesseans, though no final decision is disclosed.
Quick Cure Promised for Constipation and Digestion
In a drug advertisement Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claims swift relief for stomach liver and bowel troubles. It promises improved health overnight and offers a free sample by mail from Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois. Sold by druggists for 50 cents and one dollar a bottle.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell
Monticello
Ill
Sec
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin
Pepsin Syrup Co. Caldwell Blig
Pepsin. Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Montweile
Bond Vote Set for August First on Water Question
At a Commercial Club meeting last Monday night a special committee on the water question presented a report. The report outlines plans for a bond proposition to fund water infrastructure with an election scheduled for August 1. Community leaders expect public support to address water needs and improve services.
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Commercial Club
Health and water plans amid a busy Johnson City page
A mix of local notices and community updates discusses health tips promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a city water works report for Johnson City, and legislative steps for acquiring an independent water system. The report outlines needed legislation to empower the city, with a pending bill for property condemnation rights. The page also mentions a lighthearted exchange about using a frowsome.
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Madge
Mins Avoirdupois
Charles T. Hayward
C. Williams
Isaac Hart
Cerca
Club of
Johnson
NESE
Johnson City
Legislative ‘Assembly
Jas. A. Summers
Proposal to fix closing date for water company sale in Johnson City
The document outlines fixing July 1 109 for closing negotiations and August 1 1909 for a citywide vote under an enabling act. It notes negotiations with owners of the Present Water Company for sale to the city and urges the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to adopt these dates. It emphasizes careful, decisive action on the propositions and cost plans for water works.
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Johnson City
Ueowners
Presant Water Company
Ieren
Rheumatism Cure Promised by Johnson City Dealer
A testimonial from Sheriff Union Co of Maynardsville Tennessee dated November 24 1908 recounts relief from inflammatory rheumatism after taking Rheumathol. The letter claims swelling and pain vanished and praises the medicine as a cure. Notarized sworn before Clerk D L Moone. Sold by druggists in Johnson City Jonesboro Endfield ton.
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Maynardsville
Tenn
Furey Baur
Shariff
Dl Moone
Johnson City
Jonesboro
Patterson Tells Lake Tory Record Proofs on Reelfoot Lake
Judge N A Patterson presents long held notes and hearsay on the Reelfoot Lake area in West Tennessee. He traces elder land grants in the Western District believed sunk by the 1811 earthquake, notes missing distributions, and hints at a Nashville paper report about a land company proposing further action.
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West Tennessee
Missinippi
North Carolina
Dickey
Patterson
West
Tennessee
Nashville
Lake formation from great 1811 earthquake fuels Tennessee land dispute
N A Patterson of Vineland Tennessee describes how an 1811 quake created a long lake cutting Obion county and spawning a fight over state purchase. The West Tennessee Land and Improvement Company claims exclusive rights, sparking local unrest and a legislative review of eminent domain and possible state reservation of the lake area. The piece notes historic North Carolina grants may complicate titles and references a Revolutionary war land warrant tied to James Patterson.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Obion County
Lake County
Legislatre
Land Company
pBigst
North Carolina
A. C. Buchanan
Temple
Texas
James Patterson
Iredell County
N.C
AROUND H PASSENGER SEnNGE JOHNSON CITY TO WILMINGTON
Passenger service route from Johnson City to Wilmington appears in transit listings with times and stops. Details on schedule and carrier not fully readable but indicate regional rail or railbus connection.
Clinchfield Route Inaugurates Through Train Service May 2
Schedule to inaugurate through passenger service between Johnson City Tennessee and Wilmington North Carolina via Bostic with SeaBoard Air Line connection. Fire train leaves Johnson City 8 15 a m reaching Wilmington 12 30 next day. Northbound departs Wilmington 4 00 a m arriving Johnson City 8 05 p m. Modern equipment, first class service, western standard time used.
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Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway
Clinchfield
Venger
Johnson City
Tenn
Wilmington
Bostic
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Charlotte
Monroe
Hamlet
Hostie
North Carolina
Bishop Hoss Can't Preach at Emory College
Bishop H J Missy notified Emory and Henry College president he cannot deliver the baccalaureate sermon this year due to a recent illness at Tate Springs Tennessee. he had accepted the honor months ago and is improving after delayed recovery.
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H. J. Missy
Waterhouse
Emory and Henry College
Hoss
Tate Springs
Tenn
Herald-Courier
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Mame
Mrs. Carmack
Columbia Post Office
Taft
Wetrams
Dro. D. Cox
Anaka. National Bank
Bodana
Yeees
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East Carnegie
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Home Laundry Co
West Main Street
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Sheriff Union CO
Our Service
N. A. Patterson
Comet
Reelfoot Lake
Grey-Sprowl Drug Company
Huyler
Vineland, Tenn
Aroungh
Bishop Hoss
EMORY
Dean
Spring Street
Armbrust-Smith Building
Jan
A. Summers
Guy Ts Smith
Taekwoo
T. ¥. McGown Tatty Jas
M. Gaunt
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Shews
G. W. Awingle
E. A. Long
Frank Taylor
K. Marshall
W. H. Nelson
F. K. Mountcastle
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