Death of Dr J A Summers East Tennessee physician leader
J A Summers aged sixty nine died at his home after several days illness in Johnson City. Born in North Carolina May 1848 he practiced medicine in Texas and Hawkins County Tennessee where he developed mineral springs at Mooresburg. He was a Democrat, church member, and active in state affairs. Survived by five sons and two daughters with funeral held at Gilbreath Springs after services by Dr J M Crowe and Rev We A Junnart. pallbearers were his five sons.
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J. A. Summers
East Tenneses
Sunes
Sumner
Traduit County
North Carolina
Texas
Hawkins County
Tenn
Mooresburg
Simners
Tennessee
Summers
M. E. Church
South
Mooresbury
Johncunhy
Mark Thi
Statesville
N.C
J. M. Crowe
Munsey Memorial Church
We A. Junnart
Russellville
Gilbreath Springs
Crowe
Dr. Sanyers
Eastbound购 Massengill Boots Split Visit Notes
John M Massengill travels east to buy fall and winter boots. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed: Mrs James Andrew Ponder and daughters with Judge and Mrs Robert Burrow in Bristol. B D Pierce and child visiting Judge and Mrs W C Pierce in Knoxville. Mrs Litney B Wood of Boston a house guest of Mr and Mrs H A Wood. Various locals, guests, and travelers are mentioned across towns including Whitewits Penn, Barbourville, Morristown, Newland, Seven Mile Ford, Wytheville, and other communities with weddings and hospital news summarized amid recurring social calls.
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James Andrew Ponder
Robert Burrow
Bristol
B.D. Pierce
Knoxville
W. C. Pierce
Litney B. Wood
Boston
H. A. Wood
City Board Acts On Sidewalks And Paving Districts
At a regular meeting the Connell board considered assigning funds for Seventh Avenue sidewalks, ordered a survey of paving districts on King Street North Roane Millard New and Holston Avenues, and declared Harry Miller as city physician and health officer by a near unanimous vote. The recorder was directed to contact Southern Railway and C C officials about excessive whistle blowing within Johnson City. Mothers Association was granted $60 to assist city nurse Hodie in school preparations. Traffic officers at key intersections were referred to a committee for review.
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Connell
John W. Hunter
Boaed
Seventh Avenue
King Street
North Roane Street
Millard Street
New Street
Holston Avenues
Harry Miller
Messrs Carr
McLeod
Ale
Messrs Martin
Carry
Southern Railway
Knoxville
Irwin
Johnson Oay
Mothers’ Association
Exemption Board Meeting to Consider Claims in Washington
The local exemption board for Washington county will meet to consider all exemptions and issue discharges. Amendments and deadlines set for August 14 at its office in the Eagle building 225 1-2 Main. Parties claiming exemptions other than physical disabilities must file claims at once and before the date.
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Washington County
Eagle Building
RASY MONEY State fund upkeep of highways debated
The State Highway Commission is directed to spend the State automobile fund on highway maintenance. Since July 1, 1915, Washington county contributed 6068.50 in, spent 962.44, and is now entitled to 6096.08.
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State Highway Commission
State Automobil
Washington County
Walnut Ginstocks Contracted For Federal Walnut Stock Supply
Walnu t Gin stocks company at Johnson City has a contract to supply the Federal government with a large quantity of walnut ginstocks. Output is being increased as quickly as walnut can be obtained, with walnut to be sourced from all contiguous states. A company member states they prefer walnut from Rust Tennesser and regions in Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina for firmer, better quality stock.
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Penrod Walnut and Veneer Company
Johnson City
Fedral
Walt
Rust Tennesser
Southwest Virgine
North Gargtina
Gulag
Alwess
Texas
merger to unify telephone systems in Julion City
A plan for a joint telephone system across Julion City is approved by two companies. A copy of the merger agreement is awaited by the parties before work can start on a single system. The Bee Hive post office substation, closed weeks ago, is reinstated at Ferguson's drug store Mall and Row streets.
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Jslatinen
Julion
Conqantes
Swerton
Bee Hive
Perguson’s
Mall
Row Stives
Engw
Pat Lata Queraciot
Company F Mustered Into Federal Service at Johnson City
Company F mustered into Federal service with 128 men enrolled. First Lieutenant George Scott becomes captain after R C Lusk resigns. Johnson City rallies to support the men with voluntary contributions as W J Kinkade declines a transfer and Miss Sarah Jobe visits Jonesboro as guest of Mr and Mrs Scott Hickey.
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Johnson City
Llent
George Scott
R. C. Lusk
W. J. Kinkade
Southern
Wis Homie
Washington
Sarah Jobe
Jonesboro
Scott Hickey
Backward, turn backward old man’s wartime yearning
A reflective verse piece laments age and fatigue, contrasting a veteran’s desire to return to youth with the ridicule of being deemed "too old." A preacher’s stern sermon adds social pressure as the speaker contemplates lost strength and purpose. The text blends poetry and sermon rhetoric to critique aging and national service.
Emergence of Arabia as a Separate Nation Climax of Revolts
A fragment from London Chronicle details long revolts against Turkish control ending with Arabia emerging as a separate nation. It notes eight uprisings from 1882 to 1908 and contrasts Ottoman resistance with divine providence and harsh climates shaping the peoples. The piece cites historic campaigns, perils, and wealth gleaned by pilgrims, reflecting period biases.
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Arabia
Hstory
Meven
Burton
Bath
Mohamuedins
Mocen
London Chronicle
Younger Brother Held Down By Attitude of His Elders
The piece portrays a younger brother stifled by elder siblings who fault him at every step. Repeated neglect and harsh treatment push him toward social isolation and a belief that others likewise reject him, turning him into a wary, isolated figure. The elder brother is blamed for stalling the family member’s potential despite possible future success.
Keeping Farm Accounts A Loyal Act In Wartime
The article praises farming efficiency and accounting during wartime. It recounts Samuel H. Lever reforms reducing shell prices by 20 to 80 percent, cost tracking in government factories, and honors from the English government. It urges farmers to adopt precise records and offers free assistance from the University of Tennessee extension division.
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Samuel H. Lever
Shell
Lever
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Clean up winter constipation with Dr King’s Life Pills
Winter inactivity stalls bowels causing heaviness dullness and pimples. Dr King’s New Life Pills offer a mild laxative relief without griping. A bedtime dose promotes a full easy movement in the morning. 25 cents at your druggist.
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Dr. King
Henderson Nonresident Appears in Johnson City Chancery
In the Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee Nancy Henderson's bill names Thomas Henderson as a nonresident. He must appear by the first Monday of September or risk the bill being confessed. Notice published four consecutive weeks in The Comet. July 31, 1917. J. W. Cass, Clerk and Master. Vines and Price, Sols.
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Thomas Henderson
Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tennessee
Sald Court
Nancy Henderson
J. W. Cass
Vines and Price
Annual Meeting notice of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina RR
The East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company announces its stockholders meeting in Johnson City Tennessee on September 12 2017 at 12 noon to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and address other business. Also recruiting notices for US Army lend support to local readers and a slogan about poultry and fried chicken is included.
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Johnson City
Tenn
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company
Tennessee
John 8
Wise
Wise and Otherwise a Patchwork of Quips and Quotes
A column of aphorisms on politics gender and society pokes fun at mistaken beliefs and human foibles. It jests that men err yet some fans claim impossible leadership while women cope with concealed pride and striving for a better bargain. It riffs on education attitudes and seeking trouble.
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Muscle Relief
Old time ad copy touts Sloan's Liniment for stiff muscles after cold grippe and after exercise. Claims fast penetration without staining skin, easing rheumatism lumbago strains sprains and bruises. Also lists Southern Railway through coach schedule Knoxville to Louisville to St Louis with through sleeping car.
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Sloan
Knoxville
Louisville
St. Louis
Southern Railway
Neglected Cold Can Grow Worse Prompting Cough Care
A persistent cough from a neglected cold can become chronic. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims to soothe irritation ease breathing and kill germs with antiseptic properties. A bottle is sold by all druggists for 25 cents and is handy for croup sore throat and bronchial conditions.
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Dr. Bell
Opposites Meeting and the Flat Failure
In a playful exchange two figures discuss rumors and grounds for reports as air fills with ideas. The dialogue notes a new apartment project touted as costly and ends with the remark that the venture was a flat failure.
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Aare
Mts
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Naka Speings
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Dankersville N.C
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Lonesome Pine Ranch
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Elizabeth Jarman
Thomas G. Hardy
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West Maple Street
Sam R. Sells
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AL Anderson
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Johns Hopking Hospital
P. Fey and Wife
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Johnny Rogan
Cavieraville, GI
Frank Taylor
Mrs. & Chapman
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J. J. Ferguson
Jobison City
A. Goddard
Maryville
AL A Loyd
Sadie Snodgrass
J. le Loyd
Mountain City
Eugene Lyle
Misses Pearl
Eva
Newland
Sheen
Ametia Molteni
Lynchburg, Va
Mrs. Molteni
East Main Street
Burnette Johnson
Seven Mile Ford, Va
Prof
Ander
D. B. Studebaker
Rachael
Charles H. Smith
Wil
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Atlanta
Mr. Wilburn
Henry Wilbourn
Henry Earnest
Buford Gregory
Wytheville, Va
Rasy Money
Postoffice
Tero
Bo Tecan
Fay
France
Ty Bee
Filmcom
Robert Edeson
Nancy
Oitlew
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East Tennessee and Wern
North Carolina Railroad Company
U. 3. Army
United States
Sedwick
Union Ave
East St
Chattanooga
Buffalo St
Johson City
Roan St
Harriman
P.O
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Overton
Cumberland Gap
Tennessee Trust Co
Fountain Square
Fahrney
Patrney & Sqn
Hacestown
Fudjoluing
Almaden Bradfont
iSrock Greentiein
Gallom
McLaitin
Tireaden
Kevron
N. W. Cor Bdy & Pin Estaglisher
Ney Smith
M . St.louis
Geo. R. White
V . White Serum Company
Rashville, Tenn
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