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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
3
A correspondent describes a Lopsy-Tarvy style show with seven or eight performers hidden behind a curtain and revealed in playful fashion. The piece also advertises rental rooms near the line and presents a long list of humor riddles for younger readers.
Mr J M Bright, a leading Greene Conaly businessman, wed Miss Myra J Parker at the bride’s parents’ home in Milburnton. The Democrat-Greenville records the union with best wishes for the couple.
Johnson City Tennessee Law Court to Lou Anderson Pascal nonresident defendant. Writ requires appearance before the judge at the courthouse in Johnson City by the third Monday in February 1915 to plead or defenses will be confessed and the case set for ex parte hearing. Public notice in Comer newspaper for four consecutive weeks starting November 30, 1914. J G L Hilbert, Clerk. Stanley Barlow, D. C.
Cherokee residents report visits from Jlerey Braditan and Bite to Jem Keplinger at Garber. A newborn daughter and son were born to Mbingey Cale and spouse. Any Walters visited Boyd Denton for Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Wes Vance visited J A Vance. Mrs Wm Laws and Miss Anna Scott visited Mrs Fannie Butler. Sidney Bett of Asheville visited home folks. A Wilson Rye and Bowers club may form. Support for Wilson and Rye reelection and Guy Bowers election for treasurer in 2:90. Gus Powers predicted to be nominated and win. described as a long-standing supporter of the blue.
The note proclaims support for Ben Hooper and Charlie Laws in the 1916 GOP primary for Congress while favoring Gov Hooper as a leading future congressman. It praises Alf Taylor era figures, commends revival efforts in Greenwood, and endorses Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan era politics, naming several local residents and church concerns.
Appointments announced for the special election to elect three commissioners for Road Improvement District Number Six in Carter and Washington Counties Tennessee. Lists officers and clerks for six civil districts and two wards with dates and signatories B C Relves P H Wofford W M Hydick commissioners of election for Washington County Tennessee.
The Duke Louis Phillipe Robert son of the Count of Paris returned to France to fulfill military service defying exile law. He was jailed for two years after trial with a large unfurling crowd demanding acquittal. He later went into exile after a brief pardon and lived in Belgium England and Spain.
Tam a candidate for road commissioner announces Dec 12 election, pledging to serve the people to the best of his ability and seeking votes and influence. W F Carter also signs as candidate urging support, with slurred wording about duties and future success.
A young woman hosted a fancy dress party with guests arriving as famous lovers. Attendees included couples and families, all guessing identities in a playful event. The hostess wore an evening gown while a brother acted as host and a mystery guest stirred excitement. Guests received roses and desserts featured as double heart shapes.
A playful outdoor or indoor game described as Alted Stites Mail. Players form a circle with town names, a Postmaster in the middle calls exchanges from Howton to New York, and players swap positions. When General Delivery is called, all seat. The game resembles a disguised Stage Coach with multiple rapid exchanges.
Poem offering small gift ideas to accompany presents a jewelry article, an item of practical use, and flowers. It expresses comfort, sympathy, and loving thoughts from the sender Ethel M. Colson, urging the recipient to feel cared for at all times.
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