Walsh resigns from independent state democratic committee
Memphis, December 16 1911 John T Walsh mails resignation from the independent executive committee saying he cannot support the present governor's administration and desires Democratic success and harmony in Tennessee He notes his long time party loyalty but cites factional strife and a belief that the committee should dissolve efforts to unite Democrats A bill of resignation is attached and Walsh anticipates future harmony efforts by the party throughout Tennessee
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Memphis
Tenn
John T. Walsh
A. C. Barton
Independent State Democratic Committee
Walsh
O. C. Barton
Independent Executive Committee
Paris
Tebn
Tennessee
Resignation Note From John T. Walsbel to Committee
A historical fragment shows John T. Walsbel resigning from a party committee over factions and satisfactory ties. It mentions Hon J N Fisher of the Fourth district resigning several days earlier, signaling internal discord and shifts in leadership.
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John T. Walsbel
J. N. Fisher
Fourth District
Tennessee Woman Credits Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
Mrs Ponhee of Tennessee and Mr Fenbee of Cumberland Furnace describe chronic stomach issues from indigestion to sour stomach. After trying many remedies they claim Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cured them, with a free sample offer and a bottle priced at one dollar at dealers nationwide.
Scheme for post roads from Washington City
Representative McKellar of Memphis introduced in the House a bill to create a commission to study building all great port roads highways starting from Washington. If approved, one proposed highway would run through East Tennessee.
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Washington
McKellar
Memphs
House
East
Tennessee
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad Boosts Johnson City Endorsements
A Johnson City testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills from the Whitehouse Drug Co as curing back pain and kidney issues after using one box. The ad cites public recommendation by Foster-Mullivan Co. of Buffalo as US sole agents, price 30 cents, urging readers to remember the name and buy only Doan's.
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Johnson City
Bowsley
Myrtle Avenue
Johnson Sty
Tenn
Kaya
Whitehouse Drug Co
Trias T
Doan
Conta
Foster-Mulburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
West Side School Dinner Promised by Mothers Association
The Mothers Association of the West Side school will host a dinner at the school building on Friday December 20. The menu features chicken rabbit opossum creamed potatoes celery cranberry sauce pickles pumpkin pie mince pie coffee hot biscuit and jelly. Proceeds go to the school to aid families in need.
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Mothers’ Association of the West
Side School
Inspectors Reopen Inquiry Into Bristol Situation
Washington inspectors arrive in Bristol to reopen a fraud inquiry into the estate. Representative Sleep urges a separate office, while Jesse Grivtol supports reorganizing posts and positions in Virtual Bristol.
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Bristol
Washington
Utd
Sleep
Tial
Jesse Grivtol
Zemo Treatment Promises Relief for Dandruff and Itching
A 19th century ad claims Zemo clears dandruff and scalp itch by a penetrating seal that destroys the mites at the surface. It touts a single application plus soap as enough to seal and cure the condition, endorsed by City Drug Company and pharmacist V. J. Gregory.
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ZEMO
Hitilent
Zena Csioy
Deliv
the City Drug Company
V. J. Firegory
Resigns as Pastor of Johnson City Church
Rev L B Stivers resigned Sunday as pastor of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City after about a year in charge. A new church edifice costing 310,000 is under construction and he will continue serving until a successor is secured.
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Johnson City
L. B. Stivers
Central Baptist Church
Stivers
Fined for Dealing in Impure Food in New York
The firm F. J. Rosebrook & Co. fined $500 for selling rotten eggs in liquid form. The court said corporate status prevented prison, as 62 other merchants were fined from $10 to $1,000 for impure food sales.
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New York
Cox
F. J. Rosebrook & Co
Nens
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted by Quincy mother
Mrs Northup of Quincy declares families should stock Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach bowel and liver troubles after trying many methods. She uses it herself and has given it to her family. Sold by druggists at one dollar a bottle from Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Building Monticello Utah.
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Alice Northup
Quincy, Til
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Dwelling Burns at Clintwood Virginia
A house belonging to Mrs Rasini Sutherland at Clintwood Virginia burned with household effects after she says a lamp exploded while she slept. She woke to a loud report she mistook for a pistol shot. The dwelling and contents were insured for two hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mreeling
Rasini Sutherland
Clintwood
Cures Blood and Skin Ailments with Free Sample Offer
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm for blood and skin diseases including eczema and scrofula, with discount price and free sample by mail from Atlanta Georgia. Mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and foot warming advice for colds, sold by Ward & Friberg and Miller's drug store.
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Wade
Avianta
B. B
Ward & Friberg and
Miller
Dag
Christmas Tree Event at Oak Grove Church
An Oak Grove school house event next Friday evening December 22 features a Christmas tree entertainment with Carter's string band. Everyone is invited to attend this community gathering and enjoy music before the tree lighting.
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Oak Grove School House
Christie Tree
Carter
Virginia Women to Vote by 1918 in Virginia
Richmond dispatch reports H H Montague of the House of Delegates predicting woman suffrage will pass and women will vote in Virginia by 1918, sooner than Gov. Mann’s ten-year forecast. He remains cautious about immediate passage but confident in a forthcoming enfranchisement.
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Richmond
Hhh Montague
House of Delegates
Virginia
Mann
Morristown Maintains Appalachian League Club Plan
Morristown Athletic Association will keep its local club in the Appalachian baseball league for 1912 under conditions. Fans must subscribe 1200 dollars for season support, with each interested person contributing 20 dollars. Elected officers include Dr. H. M. Cass as president Burke as vice president and Hinips as secretary and treasurer.
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Morristown
Morristown Athletic Association
Appalachian Baseball League
H. M. Cass
Burke
HiNips
Electric Bitters Triumph Promises Cure for Severe Liver Ailment
Rube Maren of West Burlington, Ta., was given up after eight months of virulent liver trouble and yellow jaundice. He then recovered completely using Electric Bitters, hailed as the best remedy for stomach, liver, nerves, and kidneys and a superior blood purifier. Available at A.C. Miller's.
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A.C. Miller's
Fur and Feathers Wed in Wyndale Chronicle
Abingdon correspondent reports a Wyn dale wedding rumor and a license issued for Fur to marry Miss Lola Peathers. Groom is 30, bride 32, residents near Wyn dale. The piece jokes about Day Weeks and poetical lines from the Herald Courier in a humorous local note.
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Abingdon
Bristol Herald Courier
Reuben Rifle
Kitty Shotgon
David Day
Mary
Unis
Lola Peathers
Wyndale
Annual Short Course in Agriculture at Tennessee
The annual short course in agriculture will be held at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville from January 1 to February 24. The first four weeks cover general agriculture and live stock, the last four focus on dairying and horticulture. The courses are free and open to anyone aged sixteen or older, with past student ages ranging from sixteen to sixty five and over four hundred participants since the program began.
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University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Practical Short Course in Agriculture Attracts Students
The course in agronomy and animal husbandry showcases a practical, laboratory heavy day with soils discussion, plant diseases, corn improvement, and dairy and horticulture work. Lectures, lab, corn judging, milk testing, and cheese making fill January to February taught by state-qualified faculty at the College of Agriculture in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Tennessee
College of Agriculture
Knoxville
Tenn
Old Folks Targeted By Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures chronic constipation dyspepsia liver trouble heartburn sour stomach flatulence and indigestion in the elderly. Send address for a free sample bottle from Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Ill. Available from dealers at 1 a bottle.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldswell Bldg
Monticello
Ill
Patterson bound to superior court in first degree assault
Malcolm R. Patterson Jr., son of former Tennessee governor, was bound over to the superior court in Port Orchard on a first degree assault charge after he shot Port Orchard liveryman PT Seal during a dispute ten days earlier. Seal remains hospitalized in Bremerton as a commission to determine the accused man’s sanity is planned.
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Heattle
Wash
Malcolm R. Patterson, Jr
Malcolm KR. Patterson
Tennessee
Superior Court
Port Orchard
Patterson
Seal
Bremerton
Ends Winter's Troubles Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as greatest healer for burns boils piles cuts sores bruises eczema sprains. Trial convinces. 2 cents at H. C. Millers.
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Bucklen
Arnica
H. C. Miller's
Governor denounces Tennessee back tax laws
Gov. Hooper says Tennessee back tax laws harm new industries and existing business. He urges a commission to investigate faulty laws and seeks cooperation from state commercial bodies to name the panel. The Nashville board of trade backs a revision and will cooperate with the governor.
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Nashville
Hooper
Tennessee
Nashville Board of Trade
True Generosity at London Church Donation
A church visitor in London refused recognition yet donated 250 dollars in cash to the superintendent. The act, described as true generosity, surfaced as the man departed without seeking praise while noting he knew the church’s work. The note amount was handed to church officials for safekeeping.
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London
Hangs Negro Preacher On Opera House Stage
Janka Ga December 1 Rev William Thrner a Black preacher linked to a race riot and murder was hanged at the King's Opera House. Sheriff avoided gallows elsewhere due to weather and crowd presence. relatives of the murdered man watched. Turner’s three sons jailed await trial. The condemned confessed to firing the fatal shot. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ad ends.
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Janka
William Thrner
King's Opera House
Tallpord
Bingley
Turner
Missionary Society Elects New Officers
Ladies of the foreign missionary society elected officers last Thursday: Mrs. B B White president, Mr. Wilson first vice president, Mrs. W H Putton second vice president, Mrs. St Browden fourth vice president, Mrs. Jones A Martin secretary and treasurer, Mr. Mel H Weiler assistant treasurer, Mrs. C Cooper corresponding secretary. Also includes testimonial by Thos E Williams of Middlesboro Ky praising Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets.
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Ladies of the Foreign Missionary Society
BB. White
Mr. Wilson
W.H. Putton
Marshall
St. Browden
Jones A. Martin
Mel H. Weiler
C. Cooper
Patterson Senatorial Aspiration Abandoned
Washington reports say Patterson has practically abandoned plans to run for senator from Tennessee. Several letters received in Washington suggest friends of the ex-governor have advised him against entering the contest.
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Washington
Enpy. Patterson
Tennessee
Swift's Premium Calendar for 1912 Scenes of Childhood
Swift's Premium Calendar for 1912 features four color pictures by Joseph Warren in a 9 by 15 inch format. Subjects include The Family Doctor Gossips The Concert and Christmas Eve. Ready for distribution, it can be secured by sending wrappers or in premiums, with exchange options via Swift & Co Union Stock Yards Chicago or Hamilton Corporation New York City.
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Swift
Joseph Warren
Swift & Co
Calendar Department
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Hamilton Corporation
Idd Bt
New York City
Hiamilton
Tennessee Democrats Split Over Mileage Bill Vote
Washington reports Tennessee lawmakers faced a split on the Brierwood bill and mileage cuts. Most Democrats opposed pensions while Austin and Sells supported the mileage reduction, with several Democrats absent or paired.
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Washington
Tennesesee
Nico Heey
Congress
Tennessee Democrata
Moon
Austin
Sells
Burns
Garerett
Houston
Hull
Mckellar
Padwell
Messer Moon
Sims
50 000 Acres Land for Appalachian Reserve
Bristol December 15 Government accepts 60000 acres in Johnson county fenn Grayson Washington counties Va to form Appalachian reserve The land largely belonged to Doug Jays Robinson brother in law of ex President Roosevelt and heirs of A Bebnefer The deal may extend to 75000 acres and is the largest in months including nearby properties for inspection and valuation by the government
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Bristol
Berstel
White Top Mountains
Johnson County
Fenn
Grayson
Washington Counties
Doug Jays Robinson
Roosevelt
A. ©. Bebnefer
Tennessee
Virginia
Par
Washington County Road Bonds Sold
Washington county sold a 760000 good roads bond issue to fund the Bristol to Memphis highway link. J A Rollins & Son of Chicago bought the bonds with a 906 premium, ten year term at 3 percent interest dated January 1, 1912. Bids were opened noon Friday by E B Hensley as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Washington County
Bristol-to-Memphis
J. A. Rollins & Son
Chicago
E. B. Hensley
DeWitt Trimble & Son
John Gveen & Co
Everett Moses & Co
Knoxville
Ho, Spear & Co
Hares Trust & Bavings Bank
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Independents
Mra. Ponhee
Fenbee
Cumberland Furnace
Teo
Caldwell Bidg
Washington City
West Side School
Chamberland's
The
Unaka National Bank
S. C. Williams
MO D. Cox
Adam B. Crouch
James A. Pouder
Falk Chater
Andy
Abel Wien
Uae
VJ Garney & CO
Toledo
Clint Wood
Shristmas
Oak Grove
Texas
Oliver
St Louis
Appalachian League
Young Patterson
Hostetter
Thos, E Williams
Middlesboro
Chamberlain
Sam
City National Bank
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