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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
1
In Savannah Tennessee on November 27 well informed Hardin county democrats note a changing political situation. The article highlights eleven districts within the county as part of the observed shift and Patterson is cited as a leader in the discussion.
Beckner tops readers with a holiday display featuring T. N. Beeker a main street jeweler and Johnson City business presence. The notice urges timely holiday purchases and highlights Beckner’s over twenty years in Johnson City.
Dr. Morris of Savannah and Carmack supporters join a broad Democratic consensus in Hardin County backing Patterson. Morris says Patterson will win the county in the next Democratic primary and that Patterson has fulfilled his pledges and is a capable chief executive.
The article reports that Senator Warmack won nearby counties by forty votes in the gubernatorial primary while insiders predict Gov. Patterson would secure a Democratic majority against any challenger. Welch, a longtime ally and former campaign manager, asserts Patterson has gained friends and support statewide, praising his administration as wise and productive. Beckner's ad touts Johnson City prices and values, urging timely visits for bargains and guaranteed satisfaction.
C. H. Love of Springfield resigns after three years as secretary of the railroad commission. He is succeeded by Miss Willie Fields, a long time stenographer for the commission. Love leaves to run a real estate and insurance business in Springfield.
Reports from New York detail IP A Alrat son of Johnson City and F A Stratton’s land purchases in Westchester. Stratton paid 228000 for a 126 acre Armonk farm and earlier bought Carpent er and Soulice farms near New Rochelle. Mrs Mary Brandes, 48, spent over 20000 in a failed attempt to divorce via clairvoyant aid, leading to the arrest of Delia Gott and Jacob Lamedorf on charges of grand larceny.
The State Board of Education on Wednesday chose Johnson City Murfreesboro and Memphis as tentative sites for three normal schools Johnson City would host the East Tennessee Normal The final sites will depend on locating definite campuses and a committee will visit the towns after the decision.
The article notes Senator Robert L. Taylor will give the memorial address to Lodge No.1608 P.O.E. at Staub's Theater in Knoxville next Sunday afternoon. It also mentions local names and short society updates, including travel and business visits in the area.
The piece argues against partisan shifts and supports re election for many current Supreme Court members. It highlights Hell McAllister Nell Heant Shields Bell and others from various divisions as preferable to random change. It also notes Judge Beard and Judge Neil from the western division justify stability and endorses Judge Horace Palmer for re election to the Court of Civil Appeals.
Judge Palmer remains an able lawyer and active citizen as Patterson’s brief tenure ends. Memphis Commercial Appeal reports an early Monday hotel fire on Tenilroad Street. Firefighters prevented spread from the Exchange Hotel before water damage. Planters Hotel and a pool room suffered, origin blamed on a kitchen flue. W W Whalen ran the hotel. M C Leach had recently updated it and locals will miss the site.
The Chattanooga Times lauds Governor Patterson for a masterful Thanksgiving proclamation full of graceful diction. It praises his oratorical and literary skill and notes his appeal to gratitude for the state and for helping others. Mrs. Robt Kilby hosted a Thanksgiving feast aided by Miss Fannie Wallace with an ample turkey and hearty refreshments for many children.
In Union City Tennessee on November 22 four jurors were sworn, bringing the panel to eight. The jury to try Garrett Johnson and Arthur Clear, alleged leaders of the Reelfoot lake nightriders, on a murder charge of Capt. Quentin Rankin, is expected to be completed by Tuesday as a 300 man panel is ordered for the session.
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