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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
2
An excerpt from PART 3 presents a asserted reconstruction of the Jeff Davis capture tale debunking calumnies against General Lee and allied Confederate officers. It probes allegations about Sam Davis and whether he acted as a spy, offering a critical historical perspective.
Comet Cy H Lyle T L Anderson Joan A Everett editors and publishers. Owner. Published every Thursday. Entered at the post office in Johnson City Tennessee as second class matter.
The Comet announces new management for its newspaper and job printing department. T. L. Anderson and John A. Everett take charge bringing Cumberland Telephone background and Maryville printing experience. They pledge continued service to Johnson City and urge public cooperation.
Special Correspondent Walter Cain recounts a December trip with Senator McKellar through DeKalb County communities. They traveled by automobile from Watertown to Smithville via Alexandria, highlighting scenic hills, autumn scenery, and prosperous locals preparing for Christmas as winter nears.
A published assessment lists property valuations by district and the total annual tax for road bonds and sinking fund. It highlights that the 9th and 15th districts and public service corporations pay about two thirds of the taxes while receiving roughly 10 percent of road benefits, urging outside taxpayers to consider the apparent subsidy.
County assessed valuations and annual taxes shown for the Co. and Tel. Co. of Washington and for Johnson City Tractions and Tel. Co. of Johnson City, with figures: valuation 1,027,782.00 and tax 7,324.02. Johnson City Tractions and Tel. Co. 287,207.10 and 1,292.83. Jonesboro firms 23,001.00 valuation and 14.59 tax.
A series of brief society notices records local visits and appearances. Trust Leach suffers a serious illness while Dr J P Arnold of Limestone attends. Col B C Seeves escorts ex Governor Patterson to Jonesboro. McCormick visits Kingsport for business. Worly hears Patterson at Jonesboro. Barton attends Patterson speaking in Jonesboro. Carr travels to Jonesboro for Matteson day. Devault visits Bristol. Feagins of Bristol in the city. E D Henley of Limestone visits. C E Birchfield now in Knoxville visited midweek. Mrs W H Deacons returns after Three Springs stay. C B Speer of Knoxville guests at Windsor.
For sale a new four room house with electric lights and water on a 50 by 150 foot lot at 505 W Main St. Apply to Jos A Frick in the Treasurer's office at Soldiers Home Tennessee. Terms to suit purchaser.
Careful readers note this remedy stops coughs and aids lung health. It boasts 46 years on the market with testimonials from youth and old alike. It warns delaying treatment can worsen pneumonia and grippe tendencies and pegs price at 50 cents and one dollar.
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