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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1912

Page

3

Masonic Officers Elected Tuesday Night

Johnson City Lodge No 45 P M elected officers Tuesday night led by C M Martin as W M W Walden as Sr W J B Shell as Sr W R Warren Lee W J Miller as Treasurer Hartsell Good Sr D J G Weinburg Jr D R M Galloway and Frank Lyle as Stewards H DeArmond as Chaplain J W Barnes as Tyler H D Gump and W B Miller on the Cognizance Committee

Johnson City J. W. Barnes Tyler H. D. Gump W. B. Miller

Foils a Foul Plot By Refusing New Life Pills

An advertisement claims a shameless plot between liver and bowels to distress the system and ends by urging action to restore health. It touts New Life Pills and notes availability at H. C. Millers with a gentle urging to purchase for relief.

H.C. Miller's

W K Boardman Promoted To Division Commercial Superintendent

W K Boardman, division superintendent of Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph, is promoted to division commercial superintendent with Nashville headquarters effective January 1. He will oversee a large territory including Middle and West Tennessee, Middle and Eastern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama, with over 60,000 telephones and between 450 and 600 employees under his supervision. No successor named. Babies don't mind cold with Dr Fathney's Teething Syrup advertisement.

W.K. Boardman Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Nashville Mr. Boardman Middle West Tennessee Kentucky Alabama Knoxville Sentinel

Local notes on visits and travels across Tennessee

George Baker returns to Memphis after visiting his parents and friends. Nora Sawyers of Knoxville guests Mrs Charles Holmes and relatives in the city. Geo T Wofford named by Gov Hooper as delegate to the Rapes convention in Washington DC. Mrs John J Cox and Miss Mary Cox back to Bristol after visiting friends here. Rev Judson Setzer returns to Jefferson City for ministerial studies. Martha Allen Martin returns from visit with sister Louise at Martha Washington College Abingdon. Mrs George W Hardin returns from Philadelphia. son James to Atlantic City for weekend and fast recovery from operation. Sixty year loads of poultry shipped from East Tennessee to Eastern markets last week before Thanksgiving. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by local druggists for coughs and colds. For sale by all dealers.

George Baker J. A Baker Memphis Nora Sawyers Knoxville Charles Holmes Geo. T. Wofford Gov. Hooper Washington DC Judson Setzer Jefferson City Mrs D. M. Setzer J. H. Bruner Tennessee Washington County Onice Tod Buyer Chiraperty Intel Cormeiyard Ave Jadolingin City NPAT Johnson Fornessen Enor Meta Eo CL Mitchell Hilbert Gheast Court Clore Geo, N. Barnes

Piano Sale Promoted By South Representative

Mr. Lynn Sheeley arrived in town Monday to conduct a sale of Weaver and Angelis pianos. He is the direct factory representative for these pianos in the South and has previously sold to many customers in east Tennessee. The Johnson City sales mark his third in five years.

Lynn Sheeley Weaver and Angelis Sheeley South Johnson City East Tennessee Sheely

Dove Maiden Marries in Cedar Creek Thanksgiving Day

On Thanksgiving, Conrad Dove of Johnson City wed Leola Maden in Cedar Creek within Washington County. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s home with Rev J A Ruble officiating. A noon ceremony, generous dinner, and an evening reception followed, with music and warm congratulations from many friends. Dove is a prominent local businessman, and the bride is a highly regarded young woman in the county.

Cedar Creek Washington County Conrad Dove Johnson City Leola Maden R. B. Maden J. A. Ruble Mountain Branch National Soldiers Dove Mr. Dove

Electric Bitters Praised by West Virginia Reader

C B Rader of Lewisburg writes thanks for Electric Bitters that cured ten years of stomach trouble and rheumatism. The letter claims the product tailored his case, notes relief from dyspepsia and jaundice, and promotes the 50 cent bottle guaranteed satisfaction at H C Miller's.

Aly C. B. Rader Lewisburg W. Va H.C. Miller

Ton esboro Chief of Police Resigns in Mississippi Valley

Albert Butler, chief of police for nearly two years at Ton esboro, resigns to take a pike inspector post with Washington County Road Construction on the Johnson City division of the Memphis Bristol highway. John Hartman elected to succeed him and assumes duties Monday.

Albert Butler Washington County Road Construction Company Johnson City Memphis-Bristol John Hartman Montag

Monument funding debates linger in Tennessee and Virginia

Continued discussion centers on a monument to General William Campbell and the four heroes of the battle. Bishop Host advocates a general monument plan while Senator Thomas Martin pushes the Abington Campbell site. Congressman Sells expects East Tennessee to secure the monument, with Sycamore Shoals as a favored location for the route to Kings Mountain.

Page Nasional Tennessee Bishop Host Abington Bristol William Campbell Bishop Hoss Thomas Martin Virginia Senate Sells East Tennessee Sycamore Shoals King’s Mountain

W M Ford et al in Chancery Court Johnson City Tenn

In Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee the case caption W M Ford and others is presented for judicial action. The filing involves a civil matter seeking equitable relief and related proceedings within the court's chancery jurisdiction.

Chancery Court Johnson City Tenn W.M. Ford, Et al

Bids Sought for Johnson City High School Building

Johnson City Tennessee building committee invites bids for a fireproof high school building per Bauman Grothers plans. Bids received by noon December Mah 1912 with 5 percent certified check. Bids to chair J H Piercey 111 Spring Street. Committee may reject any bid.

Johnson City Tenn Bauman Grothers Knoxville Tennessee Boart of Education Ehsirmay Building Committee J. H. Piercey Spring Street

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Ward & Friberg W. K. Boardman Nyal Nnne City Drug Store P. L. Gregory Main and Spring Streets Ory John J. Cox Mary Cox Martha Allen Martin Louise Martha Washington College Abingdon George W. Hardin Philadelphia James Atlantic City Mountain Country Claiborne Progress Tonesboro Chamberlain Oliver London Kirkpatrick Hardware Co City Transfer Co Earnest Ford Robert Almany Heford W.M. Bord Tris Onis the Jewellry Line Knonville H. J. Ook Company Jewelers Opticians You Gay Street Cole Mounacastle-Phlegar Find. Co Johnson City, Tenn White City Laundry West Main Street White City Tomers W.D. Gray
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