Local Notes From Limestone And Morristown Area
Miscellaneous short notices recount visits births and local movements. Cora Martin visiting Boones Creek. W N Walker born to Mr and Mrs T M Kelley in Limestone. A girl born to Mrs M G Ogidon at W T Mitchell’s home. Ella Burrow elected first assistant at Limestone High School. Rogers and Loop of Morristown in town. Juno and Lois Gregesby with Dr E A Long family. Gen G T Wilder of Chattanooga in town for personal business. M L Gump and Irma back from Colorado. Mrs Eva Jobe ill, twin sister of Mrs John D Reeves called to Happy Valley. W A Blevins of Watauga selling peaches. some ten inches in circumference. W O Nelson moves family to Johnson City. Nelson in lumber business. Diar rhoea cure by Chamberlains noted from Oriole Pa. Angebot ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.N. Walker
Limestone
W.T. Mitchell
M. G. Ogidon
Ella Burrow
W. A. Blevins
Watauga
W. O. Nelson
Johnson City
Bishop Hoss Stricken With Facial Paralysis
Bishop Hoss of the Methodist church is 72 and has facial paralysis and general breakdown. He was stricken in Nashville and returned to his Muskogee home with his son Dr Sessler Hoss for rest and a rapid recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Hoss
Methodist Church
Muskogee
Oklo
Sessler Hoss
Nashville, Tenn
Wilson Decidedly in Lead in Straw Vote
Marvin Ball of Emory who was the guest of Cal Reeves this week took a straw vote on the Memphis special between Bristol and Johnson City on the presidential situation. This is the vote for Wilson forty two for Roosevelt twenty one for Taft five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Ball
Emory
Cal, GA
Reeves
Memphis
Bristol
Johnson City
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Gov Marshall Opens Maine Campaign Tour
Gov Thomas Marshall democratic candidate for vice president departs Indianapolis for Maine. He will speak in Portland Augusta Bangor and Lewiston over four evenings, with one prepared speech on the tart. Mrs Marshall accompanies him and he plans a return via New York after the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tndianapolis
Thomas KR. Marshall
Maine
Portland
Augusta
Bangor
Lewiston
Marshall
New York
Dr Cooter Reappointed Washington College President
Bristol Tenn August following Chancellor Maynes action to divorce Washington and Tusculum colleges from a union formed four years ago the board of trustees reelected Dr Dannce J Cooter of Hampton as president of Washington College Dr Cooter led the school when the union formed and helped build its endowment fund of 45000 and a Carnegie funded chapel he will assume duties at the opening in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
Hal H. Maynes
Washington and Tusculum
East Tennester Presbyterian
Dannce J. Cooter
Hamenne
Washington College
Cooter
Charles O. Gray
Asheville
Johnson City Passes Auto Speed Limit Change Ordinance
Johnson City council approves first reading increasing urban speed limit from six to ten miles per hour in the business district and avenues from eight to twenty miles per hour an ordinance to move a wall on Roan Street by J C Campbell and rules on vehicle and farming implement passage on paved streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneil
J.C. Campbell
Roan
Medicos to Meet at Johnson City
The East Tennessee Medieval Association will hold its next meeting in Johnson City on Thursday and Friday, October 10 and 11. Officers include President Dr O W Hill of Knoxville and Vice Presidents Dr John O Nichols Etowah Dr B M Tittsworth Jefferson City. Secretary-Treasurer Dr H L P Latimore Chattanooga. A Johnson City committee on arrangements includes Dr C J Broyles Dr B A Long Dr Wed Matthews and Dr W J Dulaney. The association meets twice a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennessee Medieval Association
Johnson City
O. W. Hill
Knoxville
John O. Nichols
Etowah
B.M. Tittsworth
Jefferson City
HL. P. Latsimore
Kates Building
Kattanooga
Tir. C.J. Broyles
B.A. Long
Wed. Matthews
W. J. Dulaney
Jonesboro
Bristol Knoxville Contested Game Repeats Decision
President Jacob Smith of the Appalachia league is sustained by Secretary J H L Barrell of the National Baseball Commission. Barrell refused to award the forfeited game to Bristol but upheld Smith in the Bristol Knoxville contest. The game stands for Knoxville with a 900 outcome reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere Bunting
Bristol Club
J. H L. Barrell
National Baseball Commission
Bristol
Jacob Smith
Appalachia League
Bristol Knoxville
Knoxville
Fingers of Left Hand Cut Off by a Machine
A worker at Harris Manufacturing lost all fingers on their left hand when a planing machine gripped the limb near the second joint. The report includes an unrelated ad copy praising Chamberland's remedy and an Indiana bookstore mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Mendota Depot Destroyed By Fire
Bristol, Tenn Aug 24 The Virginia and Southwestern railway depot at Mendota Va fifteen miles west of Bristol burned late yesterday afternoon with most of its contents. The loss is believed about 4000. The railway wires are down as a result of the blaze. The property was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
Virginia & Southwestern Railway
Mendota
Potter visits Spartanburg rail line plans Elkhorn extension
Mark W. Potter president of the Clinchfield railroad visits Spartanburg to discuss the Elkhorn extension opening January 1 19M and Charleston port improvements. He notes roughly 1 million planned for Charleston projects and about 60000 immediate spending while forecasting Wilson’s election prospects in New York sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
Mark W. Potter
O. Mailroad
Ilinois
Ulmch
North Carolina
Potter
Elkhorn
Clinchfield
Charleston
New York
Clinefield
Woodrow Wilson
Bentiment
Colonel Tyson May Be Nominee for Congress in Tennessee
Knoxville Aug 27 Col Li b Tyson of Knox county may be nominated for congress in the second district at the delegated convention Sept 11 There are two current nominees Richard W Austin incumbent and Win H Buttram Both are Taft and Hooper bull moose wing supporters John Houk may join the race under the Preston Tom Taylor bull moose GOP wing If Tyson enters as a Democrat nomination the race becomes more interesting for the district
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Lib. Tyson
Knox County
Congress
Richard W. Austin
Taft
Win. H. Buttram
Hooper Bull Moose
Republican Party
John (. Houk
G.O.P
Col. Tyson
Democrats
Dissolution Notice of Bus Hardwood Manufacturing Co
The partnership of Chas Mobiy and TM Yost dissolved by mutual agreement. Hy M Yost takes over the video business and related assets. Dated August 7, 1012. CHAS M RAY J M YOST. Ancient Peruvian City mention and Yale expedition note. Indian Runner Ducks for sale. Thos KE Matson Jr Box 215 ast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bus Hardwood Manufacturing Co
Chas. Mobiy
TM. Yost
Hy M. Yost
Chas. M. Ray J. M. Yost
Thos. KE. Matson, Jr
Wood in Gravel From Sevier's Old Home
One of the happiest men in Jones is J. J. Baxter, who received a handsome gravel presented by the association he leads. The gravel is made from a log once in the Sevier homestead, the first Tennessee governor, with the association monogram painted in three colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesborona
J. J. Baxter
Homstead
John Sevier
Tennessee
Works of Senator Taylor Filed by Publishing Company
The Bob Taylor Publishing company has filed its capital with the county register to publish the writings and lectures of the late Senator Taylor. Incorporators listed include Hugh L. Taylor of Fort Worth Texas J H Hardwick of Cleveland Tennessee N G Robertson of Lebanon DeLong Rice and A W Wills of Nashville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Taylor Publishing Company
County Register
Senator Taylor
Hugh L. Taylor
Ft. Worth
Texas
J. H. Hardwick
Cleveland
Tean
N. G Robertson
Lebanon
DeLong Rice
A.W. Wills
Nashville
Tennessean
M Combs Seriously Ill In Flushing Campaign Leadership Shifts
In New York on August 21 Wm I Mee Combs democratic national chairman may be bedridden for a month due to intestinal poisoning. Vice Chairman William G McAdoo will oversee the campaign in his absence from Flushing Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mee Combs
McCombs
Flushing
Wm. G. McAdoo
Civil War Veterans to Hold Reunion in East Tennessee
Bristol Tenn Aug 07 The Confederate soldiers of upper East Tenn and southwest Virginia will hold their annual reunion at Virginia Park on September 19. About 400 veterans are expected to attend a big basket dinner. Commander N D Buchman is arranging speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol, Tenn
Upper East Tenn
Southwest Virginia
Virginia Park
N. D. Buchman
Re-Improvement District No 16 Notice Hereby Given
Re wording warns of a meeting of Johnson City officials on September 6 to discuss the West Main street improvement from South Orn railway tracks to Wittaga avenue. The board will set the project scope and costs to city and property owners and decide on potential bonds under Tennessee law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noilce
WL Bourd
Cty
Johnson City
West Main Street
South Orn
Wittaga Avenue
Adultiog
General Assembly
Tennessee
R, Pouder
Non Resident Notice in Davis vs. Hannah Nayse Trapponriva
Justice W C Pierce in Washington county Tennessee orders attachment on defendant Hannah Nayse Trapponriva, resident elsewhere, in a suit by Ida B Davis stating she is owed. Publication required in Johnson City Comet for four weeks, defendant to appear September 24, 1912, else ex parte proceedings proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida B. Davis
Towtt
Ik de
Johnson City
W. C. Pierce
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Piles Relief at Wart
There are two things everlasting at war, joy and piles. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is promoted to banish piles in any form, soothing itching and inflammation. It is advertised as a great healer for boils ulcers cuts bruises eczema pimples and skin eruptions, with usage exclusive to H C Miller’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
H.C. Miller's
Attachment Notice in Broyles vs Horton
The case before P. Q. Miller Justice of the Peace of Washington county Tennessee commands J Horton to appear at his Johnson City office on September 4 to defend against an attached debt claim. Horton is nonresident and an original attachment was levied on his property. Continuous publication in The Comet is ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Q. Miller
Washington County, Tenn
T. K. Broyles
Alfitavit
J. ¥. Horton
Tennessee
Johnson City
J ¥. Horton
Justice & the Peace
Johnson Cit
Justice of the Peace
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Co. Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company will be held at the offices in Johnson City Tennessee on Wednesday September 11 1912 at 12 Noon for election of directors to serve for the coming year and for such other business as may come before the meeting. John S. Wise Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fice
North Carolina
Rathod Co
Johnson City
Tenn
East Tennessee
Western North Carolina
Ralienad Company
Tennessee
Elecing & Board of Directors
John S. Wise
Rent Wanted Nearby Rooms Near Transit Line
Brief rental notice seeks furnished rooms for renewal nights with baths within three blocks of the line. Address provided as 307 7th Avenue, House or Office, seeking bound options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7Th Avenue
Het
Improve Digestion with Chamberlains Tablets
Ill health from impaired digestion harms the whole system. When the stomach misfunctions, the body deranges. A few doses of Chamberlains Tablets strengthen digestion, invigorate the liver, and regulate bowels, removing the miserable feeling. For sale by all dealers.
Judge Pierce Hands Out The Full Limit
Judge Pierce Thursday imposed fines totaling fifty dollars and costs on charges of running a house of ill fame and maintaining a public nuisance, plus ten cents for operating a slot machine. Chief Campbell and Officers Neth erly and Fleanor raided the cited hotel Monday evening after a warning from the judge. The proprietors faced charges for violating closing laws keeping a house of ill fame and operating a slot machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Costa
Gouta
Campbell
Erly
Fleanor
Thi
Han
Tlh
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Spring Street
Collins Company
Cora Martin
Boones Creek
T. M. Kelley
M. Rogers
John Loop
Morristown
Mises Juno
Lois Gregesby
White Horn
E. A. Long
T. Wilder
Chattaooga
M. L. Gump
Miss Irma
Colorado
John D. Reeves
Happy Valley
Eva Jobe
M. E. Gebhardt
Oriole
Gov. Marshall
DR. Cooter
Medicos
Smith
Farrell
Chamberland
Lindsay Scott
Emple
Ind
D. R. Beeson
Brown Bldg
Presient
Tyson
Yale
Peru
Sevier
W. ©.Eres
Washington County
Torn
Ida BH. Davie
Wah
Stockholders’ Meeting
Dahl & Johnson
Johnson Auto Co
A. Johnson
E. F. M. Dahl
Burke
Colin Hamilton
Soldiers
Dove
J. B. Worley
Martha Washington
City Transfer Co
University of Tennessee Head of Public School System
G Heyes
Athoret Arte Bwetanering
Aaricutoure
Larco
Tine
L. 0Ah
Tunis
Sol! Help
Tau
Catatog Brown Ayers, Pres
Newport, Tenn
Conner Bros. Furniture Company
White City Laundry Co
J. E. Goteman, Mgr
W. L. Harwood
Main St
Jonson City, Tenn
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Tne
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