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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
3
Mr J W Ring is at Atlantic City with a party of friends Miss Roberson of Dalton Ga is visiting friends in the city.
Next Saturday afternoon Circle Fine will sell cakes candies and a limited amount of embroidered goods at the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Henry Morison and others visit Louisville Tennessee. Dr Z D Maney in the city for Soldiers Home business. Mrs H W Lyle ill two weeks with illness. Mr Hash of Gate City Va a guest of J G Dougherty at the Misnters. W B Harrigan called to account his son Harrison Jr accompanied him to Knoxville and back.
Bristol, Aug 8. John West of Meadow View Washington county Va a Confederate soldier declared I will die in twenty five days after digging his grave days ago the cement lined tomb will be his coffinless burial beside his wife’s grave near the Norfolk and Western tracks West aged some years thinks fate has decreed his death and forecasts death on the day of September while in apparently good health
Antiseptic Chamberlain's Link tient claims to heal cuts and bruises in about one third the usual time and relieve muscle soreness and rheumatic gains. Sold by dealers.
The Kemble Cocharn corporation has changed hands as Alex Patterson and N G Mock of Mountain City bought a controlling interest. Patterson has led the business for some time and Mock is a well regarded businessman and gentleman, with strong expectation the firm will continue to succeed.
George W. Gordon soldier lawyer and statesman dies in Memphis after illness dating from his reelected campaign as the last general of the Confederacy to serve in the National House. Funeral plans unsettled but likely military in character and burial in the city Sunday. He died at four o clock with his wife and relatives beside him.
Jonesboro August 9 The Washington county court in special session pledged support to build the Bristol Memphis highway link through the county amid an enthusiastic demonstration in the courthouse. After years of slow progress and prior defeats in July, a large crowd watched as advocates celebrated the court’s decision and the road’s future.
H M Youngpeters editor of the Sun Lake View Ohio reports intense relief after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with two bottles providing a new stomach and health. For sale by all dealers.
A tribute from the N. D. Cs' of Johnson City mourns the death of Mrs. Eva Earnest. It honors her charity, gentleness, and loyalty to the Confederacy, notes her virtues and few faults, and resolves to publish the resolutions in Johnson City papers.
A chance to purchase at a favorable price with goods described as valuable and guaranteed as represented. Money refunded if not satisfactory. The offer cites silver and company details in a promotional tone.
The Appalachian exposition poultry show in Knoxville Tennessee from September 25 to 30 will host an institute led by Judge B T Campbell and Dr H A Morgan. A county prize of 50 dollars for first place and 25 dollars for second will reward the poultry association with the most points. Cash awards range from 3 to 1 dollars for pens and various poultry categories. entries close at midnight September 12 and judging starts September 29 at 9 am. Mail, shipping, and leg band supplies will be provided by the officials.
Sealed proposals due Sept 7 1911 at 7 00 pm for constructing ridges sewers storm water drains concrete curb and gutter and street paving in improvement Districts No T and Nos per Gare and specifications in the office of the City Engineer Approx quantities include 5000 cable yards 24000 sq yards 12000 lineal feet 16000 lineal feet 6 inch sewer connections 15 inch T C drain 11 center basins and 16 cubic yards reinforced concrete to cover drain Bid deposits 10 percent of bid either cash or 4 percent bonus options City reserves right to reject any or all bids Opened at regular City Council meeting Sept 7th at 7 pm B McDonald City Commissioner Wm K Ponder Recorder City of Johnson City Tennessee Ald
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