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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
1
Patterson is set to give a lecture in Nashville focusing on business. The event highlights Patterson's expertise and aims to discuss current economic topics and industry insights for attendees.
Ex-Governor M K Paterson spent a quiet Sunday in Nashville then planned a Memphis holiday visit. He resumes his prohibition tour January 8 in Georgia, with stops in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. He travels in good health, steering clear of Tennessee politics amid private business calls.
Former Gov Malcolm Patterson, in Nashville for two days on personal business, leaves for Memphis to spend the holidays with his family. He plans to resume his temperance campaign on June 9. Patterson reflects on past political storms and notes the visit was purely personal. A man at the Maxwell House greeted him with support, while a child’s Christmas letter is also mentioned.
Chancellor Will D Wright wins the annual election to lead Alhambra Temple Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in Chattanooga. New officers include treasurer D A Rosenthal of Knoxville, and J Nicklin of Chattanooga as longtime treasurer. Delegates to the imperial council in Seattle in July 1916 from Knoxville are Nash Hudson Tate Wright. Knoxville Shriners adopt a resolution claiming exclusive jurisdiction for Knox county and Hamilton county for the two temples, with concurrent jurisdiction for current Alhambra members.
A humorous set of holiday consejos urges a day of goodwill and calm. It advises rising with a kind heart, avoiding work, greeting others, attending church, improving oneself, sharing the turkey, and seeking contentment to avoid indigestion after Christmas dinner.
A brief note highlights the Christmas message as the wonderful story of Christ to be shared in churches this Christmas day, inviting all to listen to the tale of goodwill and human kindness.
Judge G L Lansden of the Tennessee supreme court, out ill for months, will resume duties when the court meets in Nashville after the holidays. Chief Justice M M Neil Justice Graf Green and Gen Walter Faw presided briefly, then adjourned until January 4. Lansden was welcomed back and has rapidly regained strength.
The body of Lee McClung, former U S treasurer, who died in London from enteric fever contracted in Frankfort on Main, will be sent back to the United States aboard the steamer St Paul leaving Liverpool on Saturday, Dec 26.
A fragmentary excerpt attributes Edison’s success to relentless effort and practice. It notes his lifelong habit of diligent study and hands on work from boyhood Telegraph operator to inventor, crediting sustained labor for breakthroughs like the carbonized bamboo filament and the phonograph in modern industry.
Mr. Garrett serves on several investigating committees, bringing strong knowledge of constitutional law and parliamentary procedure. He chaired the house lobby committee on Mulhall charges, defended the decision against special counsel, and stresses impartiality and cautious, clear thinking in legislative work. He remains a steady Democratic figure with steady confidence from colleagues.
A heartfelt message to Comet readers wishing a merry Christmas and a joyful year ahead. The note extends season’s greetings and hopes the festive time brings pleasure galore and happiness beyond prior years.
A 1914 Comet feature prints Fletcher Cole’s heartfelt Christmas letter to Santa and a North Carolina reader’s response. The kind stranger asks Santa to provide food and candy for Fletcher and his crippled friend Fannie, sending aid through the Comet office in Penland and urging Lyle Johnson City to assist.
Governor Hooper proclaims January 8 1915 a state holiday to honor Andrew Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans. The measure designates Nashville’s public observance and preservation of patriotism, noting Tennessee volunteers and leaders in the War of 1812 era. The proclamation, dated December 18, 1914, appears with the Great Seal and state secretary endorsement.
A stockholders meeting of the Hire Madundaving company decided to rebuild their Johnson City plant after a fire. Debris clearing began, one large building saved, and workers aimed to complete the rebuild in ninety days before resuming operations.
Bristol Tennessee December 19 rumors of a renewed effort to abolish the Bristol Virginia post office and merge its business with the Bristol Tennessee office in the same government building. Opponents say two offices wasteful. officials in Washington are not clear on the details and speculation continues about motives and influence.
Washington reports Senator Works of California introduced a bill in the Senate Saturday to convert the Mountain Branch of the Soldiers Home at Johnson City into a home for Confederate veterans. He argues sentiment favors aiding those who fought for the Confederacy and notes tax support across the nation. The Johnson City site is seen as closest to the South, with Tennessee lawmakers largely expected to back the measure.
Miss Nettle Wallin of Johnson City has won a voice scholarship in Chicago under baritone Kirk Towns. A Johnson City High School graduate, she trained at Overland College in Ohio and the Sherwood Musical College in Chicago. Admirers praise her sweet voice and three octave dramatic soprano range.
Knoxville reports the sudden death of Capt Tom McLean a noted Southern Railway passenger conductor. He died in Asheville after taking a morning run and suffering apoplexy in a hotel. A Democratic local figure about 50, he leaves a wife two sons and a daughter. Evan McLean plays for the Tennessee football eleven. Body to be brought home tomorrow.
George Hyder of Sullivan County wins prizes on a cockre and a hen at a Shattanooga poultry show and on the best pen at Morristown. He raises Buff Orpingtons and plans to expand his ranch by buying prize birds from top ranches. Hyder, from a farm background, moved to town eight years ago to work at a hardware firm. He is the son of Mike Hyder and once served as United States revenue collector for the local area.
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A dam related measure received committee approval signaling progress toward its passage. The report notes committee backing as a key step in the legislative process, with further consideration forthcoming.
Washington reports the senate commerce committee endorsed Senator Shields to regulate dam construction on navigable rivers by power providers and to use federal improvements for navigation. The substitute would let private firms build dams with 50 year permits, later transfer to government with compensation, preserving state rights. The move aligns with President Wilson's energy plans and could unlock MuscLe Shoals scale power, potentially boosting cotton and fertilizer production.
B. J. Baxter has been appointed to a position in the Bureau of Census at Washington and will assume duties at once. Bridge is described as a staunch Democrat and his supporters in East Nennemine are expected to back his rise.
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