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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
2
The Comet notes the Memphis to Bristol highway stations rising and asks how long until a Maine to California road exists. It reports Jonesboro planning a $25,000 streetcar bond to connect Johnson City and Jonesboro, expecting a strong approval and future suburban growth for Johnson City.
Watauga Tenn August 21 Isaac Haun and W S Rose visited on business. Local fishing group reports a fun time but no catches. Railroad carpenters finish the bridge work across the Watauga. crossing now safe. People visit, church services, picnics, melons on market. Advertisement for Electric Bitters included.
Invitations announce the approaching marriage of Miss Lulu Young of Jonesboro to Mr Wi B Cottrell of Jonesboro at Second Presbyterian church on Wednesday August 10. Young, a popular Jonesboro resident, is daughter of W F Young and granddaughter of Montgomery Hoss of Johnson City. Cottrell is a traveling salesman. The Comet extends congratulations and best wishes.
An advertisement urges guardians to address stomach disturbances in children to prevent growth and temperament issues. It promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a stomach and bowels regulator, offering a free sample from the Pepsin Syrup Co. and noting prices of 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
Elizabethton Aug 21 Carter county court voted 19 to 12 in favor of 60000 in bonds to build roads to Aristo highway. The day was intense with workers on trades engaged and the outlook at times dangerous, but sentiment for roads prevailed.
A colorful urban tableau portrays Captain Garner and townsfolk rallying behind the home team. The crowd cheers as fans celebrate the season, calling for soldiers to march home with the pennant and praising supporters for their spirited dedication to the club.
An advertisement claims deafness from catarrh stems from mucous surfaces and the Eustachian tube. It promises one hundred dollars for any case cured by Catarrh Cure and lists CHNEY & CO in Toledo Ohio and Hall’s Family Mills as sources, noting availability from local druggists at 75 cents.
Bristol August 21 Bishop E B Hoss of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will oppose Senator Martins measure allocating 25000 for a monument to Gen Win Campbell at Abingdon VA. He argues the plan neglects other King's Mountain heroes Shelby and Bevier and suggests a monument at Sycamore Shoals Carter County Tennessee. He may press for a broader plan before Congress. Chamberlains Liniment advertised for cuts bruises and rheumatic pains available through dealers.
Rev John TM iawk, a China missionary, spoke at Munsey Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday morning. He, a Sullivan County native, has served in China for over ten years and gave a second lecture Sunday evening at 7:30 about his work there.
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