The Comet Pastoffice Note at Johnson City
The Comet serves as the post office in Johnson City and is listed as second class matter for mailing and public dispatch.
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
2
Premium settles muddy water contract question
On August 31, 1941 a large premium around 1000 dollars altered opinions on a water contract. The water contractor bonded with a company and paid the premium, making the contract and contractor appear more favorable in certain circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whit Light
Ince
Watauga News Items Highlight Local Visitors and Death
Watauga Tennessee August 28 reports a stream of visitors from Bristol Abingdon Florence and Knoxville stopping by for visits with local families. Notable events include Rev Carlock Hawk’s Methodist service and the death of Rev John Mahoney aged eighty four with interment arrangements.
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Watauga
Tenn
Cowan and Delaney
Bristol
Wallace
Wiley
Blevins
James Blevins
Eugene Buck
Missex Hadith
Alice
Jonesboro
Mise Belle Whitaker
Roy Houfford
Wytheville
St. John
G. D
Colby
Sullivan County
A. N. DeBusk
Knoxville
N. L. Marcum and Son
Norfolk
J. H. Grabb
Henry Carter
Walter Shell
Atlanta
Carlock Hawk
Austin Sprigs
John W. Wallace
Asheville
N. C
Dora
Gwendolyn Wallace
Blackstone
John Mahoney
Warner
Greene County
Milburnton
M. A. Bhaner
James Sparrow
Lima
Ohio
Pitsburg
Former Mayor Carr Wins Campbell County Election Contest
In Knoxville on August 24 Judge Henderson ruled in favor of Alvis J. Carr, former mayor, in the Campbell county contested election against J. Will Taylor. The decision shifts aldermanic balance to a Carr majority 3 to 2, with Taylor planning an appeal bond.
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Alvis J. Carr
Knoxville
Tenn
Campbell County
G. Mae
Henderson
LaFollete
J. Will Taylor
Taylor
Carr
Bond
Government to take over 80000 acres for forest reserve
Washington August 22. Government steps will be taken to accept 80000 acres in Sevier and Blount counties bought from the Little River Lumber company for the Appalachian forest reserve. Forester Graves report approved by Representatives Gordon Lee and Hawley after visiting the localities. Townsend of Little River Lumber company to be here tomorrow for settlement as other offers in East Tennessee are reviewed.
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Washington
Hammerow
Sevier Ad Hloynt Counties
Little River Lumber Company
Appalachian Forest Reserve
Graves
Gordon Lee
Georgia
Hawley
Oregon
W. B. Townsend
Red Fox Ledgerwood Passes in Tennessee Legend
The Commercial Appeal recalls Col. William Ledgerwood known as the Red Fox of Tennessee a colorful East Tennessee figure who dominated the senate fought relentlessly for his party and led campaigns from Knox County. He remained blunt outspoken loyal and witty with a natural talent for politics and storytelling.
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Willian LaFayette Ledgerwood
Tennessee
East
Senate
Col
Ledgerwood
Knox County
Col. Ledgerwood
Nashville
Maxwell House
Democrat. He Had To Fight In the Center of Republicanism In ‘Venncesee
A New Stomach After Using Stomach and Liver Tablets
H M Youngpeters editor of the Sun Lake View Ohio reports severe digestion pains until the first few days of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets brought relief and a second bottle restored health. Sold by all dealers.
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H. M. Youngpeters
the Sun
Lake View
Ohio
Chamberlain
Soldiers Rally Keeps Appalachian League Hope Alive
The Ashville club slides to third as the Johnstown Soldiers surge behind a relentless push. Manager Garner energizes the lineup with a simple motto Play Ball and the Soldiers vow to win five of nine to claim the pennant. The coming week features three games at Asheville then three at Minstrel and three with Bristol at home.
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Ashville
Johnson City
Asheville
Garner
Knoxville
Soliders
Bristol
Minstel
Opening of the Public Schools in Langston and Area
The public schools reopen on Monday September 4 with sixth and seventh grades at the Science Hill building. High school classes move to the normal school opening the first Monday in October. Enrollment on opening day is urged. late entrants face heavy work. Colored schools operate at Langston and Dunbar. white teachers meet at Berence Hill September 2 at 9 am. colored teachers meet at Langston at 5 pm. Superintendent J L Brooks signs.
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Science Hill
Langston School
Dunbar
Berence Hill School
Langston
Fom
Oal Opes
Magle
Johnson City
Berview
Southern Commercial
Jonesboro
Erwin
Elizabethton
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for Children's Digestion
Advertising copy warns that stomach disturbances stunt growth and affect temperament in Peevinh children. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a digestive aid for kids, claiming guaranteed results and billed at 50 cents to 1 dollar per bottle from the Pepsin Syrup Co in Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Sec
Youth Undergoes Appendicitis Operation in Bristol
Mrs J H Smith of Jonesboro accompanied by her son Ernest Smith rushed the acute case to St Luke's hospital in Bristol where surgeons performed an immediate appendectomy. The boy faced the procedure bravely and is recovering well with strong indications the operation saved his life had it been delayed. The Bristol Herald Courier notes the urgency and favorable outcome.
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Smith
Hasey
Bristol Herald-Courier
J Oliver Gains Ownership Of Local Railroad
Sevier county court approved withdrawal of all litigation against the Knoxville Sevierville and Eastern railroad. The county takes 25000 in cash for 150000 of county stocks to back a bond issue for the line, which runs about thirty miles from Knoxville to Sevierville and aims to extend east to connect with a major line. W J Oliver, builder of the railroad, now owns the line.
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Knoxville
Sevier County
Knoxville, Sevierville and Eastern Railroad
W. J. Oliver
Bevierville
Seabard Air Wine
Salesman Wanted to Sell Pants Line in 1911 United States
Wanted a capable traveling salesman to peddle a popular price pants line for spring and fall 1911 and 1912 on commission. Seeking someone with prior pants sales experience for a good position. Apply box 77 Peters.org. Vity
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United States
Vity
Cottrell Young Wedding In Jonesboro Church
One of Jonesboro’s most beautiful weddings took place at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Second Presbyterian church. Miss Lulu Young wed W. B. Cottrell, daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Young of Jonesboro and traveling salesman for a Knoxville firm. The couple left on the Memphis special for a few weeks touring eastern cities and will return to Jonesboro.
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Jonesboro
Second Presbyterian Church
Lulu Young
W. B. Cottrell
Minn ‘Young
W. F. Young
Cottrell
Knoxville
Memphis
Thomas A. Gillespie Dies After Lingering Illness
Thomas A. Gillespie, well known in this section, died Tuesday at home in Limestone after a lingering illness. A prominent real estate dealer in Johnson City for many years, he was about forty three years of age and is survived by his wife and several grown children.
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Thomas A. Gillespie
Limestone
Johnson City
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Blood and Skin Diseases
An old ad claims Botanic Blood Balm B B B can purify impure blood and heal chronic skin ailments including eczema and sores. It targets deep seated conditions and promises relief after other remedies fail. Sold by Ward Friberg and Miller's drug stores in Atlanta Georgia.
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Atlant
Ward & Friberg and
Miller's Drug Store
Notice from Rolsten Presbytery meeting date
The Presbytery of Rolsten will convene on Wednesday October 101 at 7 29 p.m. J G EAKAN is named Stated Clerk.
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Presbytery
Rolsten
Sunday School Excursion Train Wreck Near Kings Mountain
A Charlotte to Johnson City excursion train derailed four miles south of Kings Mountain at 9 40 this morning on the Charlotte Atlante division. The wreck tore up 250 feet of track and injured 22 of 175 passengers, none seriously. Most injured were Charlotte residents. Track cleared by 6 46 this evening.
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Greenville
D.C
Charlotte
Charlotte- Atlante
Southern Railway
Johnson City
Tenn
Kings Mountain
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