Comet notes on Tennessee politics and press scene
A compact column comments on the Hardeman Free Press improving its format, Tennessee Democrat prospects, and Memphis politicians wary of yellow rhetoric after Col Josiah Patterson. It salutes editor A B Smith’s Washington appointment, criticizes use of whiskey to christen ships, and quips about subscribers, Morrell’s rounds, and Brabson’s congressional withdrawal amid banking debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Col
Josiah Patterson
Morristown
John M. Brabson
Brownlow
Keeley backers strong in Memphis and editor ties noted
Editor E. Reaves of the Hardeman Free Press and Mike Connelly of the Commercial Appeal are identified as staunch Keeley supporters, with much of their time spent at his Memphis branch. The text then shifts to memorials and political commentary, including McKinley era critiques, Southern road associations, pension debates, and local school news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editoreaves
Hardeman Free Press
Mike Connelly
Commercial Appeal
Keeley
Memphis
Representative Sullivan
Mississippi
J. ¥. Boynton
Gen. Boynton
United States
Dingley
Johnson City
Jonesboro Banking and Trust Co Twenty Third Semi-Annual Statement
Bank statement for Jonesboro and Johnson City Tennessee as of December 9 1807 shows resources including Loans and Discounts 14057587 Stocks and Bonds 62500 Bank Buildings 1488130 Cash in Vault 188547. Duties list liabilities including Capital paid in 50000.00 Deposits 108910.46 Rediscounts none and totals 18035541. Auditor signatures Tare L Exayxer and others attest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro Banking and Trust Co
Jonesboro
Johnson City
Tenn
Ass Sight Exchange
Engineers urged to lead road reform and public service
In a Tennessee address the retiring president urged engineers to push highway improvements and legislation. He compared engineers to doctors and lawyers, stressing public service and judicious spending for permanent roads with minimal tax impact. Social notes include a spelling match, a miller rumor, a funeral, a cemetery entry, and a social at Mrs. McIntire’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineering Association of the
South Flat
OG. A. Locke
Bmt
Tennessee
Maj. Locke
Nashville
Notice of attachment and court summons in Washington County
A legal notice dated November 2 1897 from Justice of the Peace G M Gump in Washington County Tennessee states you owe seventy five dollars to the plaintiff and are non resident for service. It orders appearance December 20 1897 at noon to defend the suit and warns attachment will proceed ex parte if you fail. A printer's fee is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Congress
McKinley
Gage
Hawaii
Senate
Guay
Tennessee
Guimp
Washington County
Rome
Hardeot
Strein
Bim
Little Chrokee Creek
Keeve Frances
Thomas Lorance
Daniel Hulme
David Brockwell
J J. Stinson
G. A. Henderson
Comba
A. Henderaon
Johnon City
Conatabiena
G. A. Henderton
MT. Gump
Anw
M.1 Gener
J.P
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Hood
C. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Lyle
Johnson Ily
Leutgert
West Tennessee
Ned Carmack
Cartor GriMm
Obion Democrat
Tan Cosme
A. ©. Smith
Bristol News
Derk
House of Representatives
Dresden
Jos, O
Morrell
Tae
Devil
House Banking and Currency Committee
Cunr Reed
Shin Committee
Nancy Allison McKinley
M. B
Canton
Westlawn Cemetery
President McKinley
Harriet Bainbridge Richardson
Kentucky
Ani
South Carolina
Anderson
Barnwell
Chester County
Darlington
Capa
Smith
Buaig
Pamenway
South Sh Street
Louis
Board of Education
Langston School
Brading
Col. Reeves
Supt. Brown
Miss Stanley
Miss Simpson
Mossy Creek
Cloyd
Patterson
Burleson
Prof
McConnell
Milligan College
Tutt
Visseeverievese
Tare L
R.N. Dossen
J. M. Foxx
Winniaus
W. G. Marans
Fonesboro
Jane
Herokee
Greenwood
Daisy Boring
Cling Denton
Jas
Geo
Laytox
Ohio
Beneta
Bradfield Regulator Co
Mast
Punyean
Ark
Mayor McCarthy
Bim St
Witcox
Andy Cathartick
Sterling Henedy
AF Walntal Vanuime
ARE Headquarters
Old Whitlow
Main and
Buffalo Streets
R. S. Bolton
W. L. James
China
City Grocery Co
W. M. Belton
Wilson
S. B. White
Johnson City, Tenn
Afrucana
Africana
W. A. Hunter, Awiguer, Vs. Godson] & Co
At A
Chancery Court
Ohnenn
Cvtier
Ferediturs
Whitlow & Go
Abe Vard
Whitlow & Co
Yorxo
G. W. Hovox
Southern Railway
Pavoine
Oart
Pusayenger Association
Somborn Ballway
G. A. Hinder
Cardus
Cardul
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattax ‘Nova
Addison
M.D
Cary
Sidha
Nate Tata
Seco
Peclinen Jaye
Ao Hatloh
G- Merriam CO
Diladef
BBE Hive
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