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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
4
The piece criticizes Tennessee lawmakers for inaction and pretense while bemoaning absent legislators. It targets George Burbage as a Christian representative and notes Congressman's Sells efforts on reciprocity. It laments a Baptist church sale idea profiting one hundred ten thousand percent, amid city priorities.
Nashville on April 25 marked the unveiling of Governor Patterson's portrait painted by Ella Hergesheimer of this city. Presentation speech was given by Hon. John Thompson and acceptance by state librarian Miss Skeffington.
Stanley Miller died last night at 11 55 at his parents home on Unaka avenue after months of organic heart trouble. A young mechanical genius who recently patented an automatic air car coupler, he leaves a wife, parents, sister and brother. Funeral at 2 p m Thursday at the residence.
In a Destins letter Mrs. Mary A. Vandyke describes severe monthly sickness lasting forty days that left her unable to walk. She claims Cardul, the woman’s tonic, lifted her from misery and weariness and helped her see the bright side of life. The testimonial notes the drug was sold by a local druggist.
Nashville April 22 The seventy five days limit for Tennessee s fifty seventh general assembly will expire next Friday April 28 After that day members can draw per diem The life of the legislature is two years but pay is allowed for only seventy five days of any regular session Two houses recessed for today and tomorrow under a joint resolution so these two days do not count The Alabama branch members remain away while regular Democrats and Republicans press to amend election laws The outcome remains uncertain as both sides dig in awaiting a finale likely to hinge on high stakes political maneuvers.
Pau Wofford presided as mayoral board met in special session at the courthouse. Montgomery Street opening passed on its third reading amid a businesslike session with good feeling and a progressive spirit. Attendance noted, with Jas M. Martin absent and Wofford filling in for Mayor Smith. Clyde Ky. Mrs T A Decker reports Cardus remedy recommendation for women’s ailments.
A meeting of the creditors of Whisman Brothers in bankruptcy was held before Referee H. H. Shelton in the Kress building. Claims totaling about $2,500 were filed and J. R. Simmons elected trustee with a $2,500 bond. Testimony was not completed due to missing books and statements and will continue Saturday. Assets available for distribution could not be stated at this time.
The girls dormitory at Washington College burned Monday about 2 am. Sixteen residents escaped unharmed by narrow margins. The four story brick dormitory was totally destroyed with losses near 20000 dollars and insured for 6000 dollars.
Backache and kidneyache linked in a 1903 testimonial from E. B. Wolfe of Johnson City Tennessee. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Whitehouse Drug Co with curing dull back pain and irregular kidney secretions, noting lasting relief and recommending the product. Sold by all dealers at 30 cents. Foster Mills Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Mrs Jonnie Kirby of Valley Heights Virginia describes severe weakness during pregnancy and says Cardus Cardul helped her. The ad claims Cardul, a herbal tonic, treats womanly ailments and offers relief after nine months in bed.
One lot on Lamont street offered for quick sale at 3400 cash and 50 dollars, balance 10 per month. D. Chase, recently returned from Milledgeville Georgia where he spent winter in school work, lists the item.
A promotional notice claims Zemo relieves prickly heat rashes hives eczema and all infant skin conditions. It asserts thousands of happy parents and guarantees refunds if the first bottle fails, promoting Zemo and Zemo Soap as economical cleaners for skin and scalp and naming The City Drug Co in Johnson City as an authorized agent.
Walter H Brown lost his left foot when a cinder pot struck it at the furnace yards in La Follette last Friday. The operation to remove the injured member was successful and he is reported doing as well as could be expected. Brown formerly resided in Johnson City and had been in La Follette at the request of Mr Howe.
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