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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
2
The Comet urges Ford Peace Commission support and praise for President Wilson, inviting patrons to help the weekly become a statewide, wide awake paper. It jokes about Christmas and New Year resolutions, asks readers to submit items, and hints at local humor and practical tips.
A fragment from a longer memoir recounts General Davis fleeing Washington and Richmond, pursuing marauders, disguises with his wife’s coat, and a dawn clash with cavalry as federal pursuit closes in. Davis describes escape plans, guard shifts, and the chaotic capture journey toward Macon, with Johnson’s reward proclamation looming.
Congress member Sells introduced measures of interest to East Tennesseans. They include creating a watershed protection and navigation commission, continuing the Appalachian forest reserve, authorizing pensions for widows of Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection veterans, and funding new post office buildings at Rogersville Elizabethton Sevierville and Newport.
Charles Bowers, a Black man from Greeneville, was struck by an east bound Memphis Special train at Bull's Gap on Tuesday. He suffered injuries that may prove fatal, and witnesses believe he was watching the locomotive as it approached the main line.
Enthusiastic Monday night gathering at the Chamber of Commerce backs good roads push. Attendees heard E. E. Miller J. W. Cox W. Carter and H. R. Parrott among others. County-wide reports show growing support for a bond issue to finance rapid pike road construction over tax levy.
In accordance with a 1914 act, Johnson City will hold a Tuesday December 21 election to choose between a commission form and the current system. Election officers are listed for FIRST and SECOND WARD, including officers judges clerks and registrars.
At a special meeting of the board held November 30 the People's Stock and Poultry Food Co. decided to raise capital from $10,000 to $50,000. A limited portion will be offered to the community. Funds will buy new machinery and equipment to expand operations.
Funds for establishing a high class sales force for national distribution of their proven standard seller are announced. The company reports strong success since organization with dividends of 10 to 124 percent and a growing surplus. H. F. Shoun, secretary and treasurer and former postmaster at Greeneville, will lead operations, bringing extensive experience from Brown Manufacturing and other firms. With solid foundations and Shoun's management, a bright future is anticipated in the stock and poultry remedy business, Greeneville Democrat notes.
Miss Nettie B. Armstrong returned from Rogersville where she guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Gail Armstrong. At a large educational rally on Saturday she delivered an address on Domestic Art. She heads the Domestic Arts Department at East Tennessee State Normal School.
G A Maupin blacksmith at 202 West Main Street Johnson City recounts severe back pain from work. He says Doan's Kidney Pills cured the trouble after a box bought at H C Millers Drug Store. Price 50 cents, sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, props.
For sale a new four room house with electric lights and water on a lot measuring 560 by 150 feet at 605 West Main Street. Apply to Jos. A. Frick in the Treasurer's office at Soldiers' Home, Tennessee. Termate suit purchaser.
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