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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
2
A retro Knoxville column surveys mayoral election talk in Knox ville with Sam Heiskell in the mix and aldermen wandering through late rolls. It notes Comptroller Dibrell’s memory and contrasts Roosevelt fundraising with Wilson prospects while lampooning political styles and a Knoxville editorialist’s loss. The piece closes with condolences for Gol W L Morgan’s wife.
Tennessee Democrats weigh candidate options with Harmon, Underwood, and Clarke as aligned on Democratic principles while Wilson is seen as divergent. Underwood praised for race insight but splits arise beyond Tennessee, Harmon deemed most viable with potential to carry Ohio and New York. Banner backs Wilson, but Tennessee Democrats prefer Harmon over Wilson or any La Follette aligned candidate.
Henry Watterson writes to Senator Tillman denying a circulating claim that Gov. Wilson intruded Ryan into his campaign. He defends Wilson, condemns the calumny as false, and urges Wilson to disavow the story. Watterson offers his own aid to Wilson’s managers and discusses Wilson’s suitability and potential flaws for the presidency.
Danville Virginia resident W Evans recounts two years of left side pain blamed on a bad heart but credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with complete relief. The ad endorses the remedy for stomach liver and kidney issues including constipation headaches and debility.
S S McCrary proprietor of the Brunswick pool parlor married Mixes Leona Inman at Morristown last Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs C U A Robinson. The couple left Monday for their home in the place where they will reside with Esq T J Hale officiating.
The Rutherford county democracy nominates Thos Hy Lytle a leading Middle Tennessee attorney as candidate for governor in the April 27 primary. Lytle, praised for appearance and executive ability, plans an aggressive campaign to unite independents and regulars and to heal political muddle in the state.
Memphis Tenn Jan 20 Gov Patterson preparing a statement on his political plans within days. He may seek the senate or continue as governor with a contingency. Close friends say he prefers the senate but will not rule out a gubernatorial run if unexpected. The governor noted a retirement possibility if he enters now. An unrelated advertisement for Cham berlain liniment ends the item.
J Norment Powell of Wytheville is being boosted for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Ninth District. Richmond and Bristol papers note Powell as a likely strong candidate, with his legal practice and mining railroad work in the Southwest cited as assets.
Washington D C January. Senator Taylor names two U S Military Academy appoints Cy Lyle Jr of Johnson City as principal with alternates J B Nicklin of Chattanooga and John J Cecil of Huntsville. Other cadet Isaiah Parker of Shelbyville is first alternate Morton B Stone Street of Nashville second alternate Newsom of Newsom’s.
Notice to merchants about a gold glass window display set seven years ago. The "Brilliant, everlasting" lettering is three to six inches high and cannot be washed off. For details, contact J. U. at Sol diers' Home P. O.
City court house and city hall bonds face election after aldermen seek a site. Four proposals include West Market Street, Humbolt Street, East Main Street, and Ash Street blocks. Board instructed city attorney to draft a site referendum within the law, likely decided at tonight’s meeting. Pneumonia warning ad ends piece.
Walter H. Robertson of Jonkson City secretary of Unicoi Construction plans to begin erecting two or three concrete block cottages in Erwin. A. B. Hartwell moved from Washington county and bought Jas. Hensley’s residence in the southern suburbs and may relocate. J. M. Ferguson of the C. and O. railway moved into the A. J. Higgins property on Third street, welcomed as a valuable addition to the city.
One of the week’s top events was a leap year ball at Mrs Jennings’s home in honor of the Bachelor Girls club. Miss Katherine Dickenson organized the affair with help from sisters Miss Kiva Dickenson and Mrs Jennings. Punch flowed and music provided by Messrs Donn and Hoss.
Bids will be received at noon on February 15 1912 for the construction of a highway through Washington County Tennessee from the Greene County line to the Sullivan County line in whole or in part including grading and macadamizing. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Plans and profiles may be obtained at the office of Engineer E C Huffaker Jonesboro Tennessee.
Bristol sources say ex Governor John E Cox will return Wednesday from a month in Florida and is anticipated to release a statement on the harmony situation in Tennessee and whether he will seek the gubernatorial nomination. The harmony pact followed Coxs Florida trip and he has not commented on it.
Covington Indiana June 27 2 our bouncing baby boys came together one day this work to brighten the home of Hance Bont and his wife Prances respected colored people on the farm of Squire G D Green at Tabernacle this county. The youngsters are well deed The mother who se years of aint the mother of twelve children two twing twins is also doing well.
Remedies claim to cure blood impurities and skin conditions including eczema. Claims include rapid healing of sores and pain relief, with free samples offered by sending a request to Blood Balm Co. Atlanta. Local druggists Ward & Friberg and Miller's drug store sell B B B.
An advertisement from the Rich mond Bag Company of Richmond Virginia seeks potential buyers or partners for a land purchase or lease. The brief notice emphasizes opportunity and local business engagement in the Richmond area.
This letter from Mr Ponder to Mr Mileworth in Ellsworth recalls the audit dispute. It questions reasons for denying examination of the auditor's report while permitting access to a different editor. Ponder defends publication timing and promises courtesy, urging clarity before the public.
When a child is in danger a mother will risk her life to protect it from croup. No unnecessary heroism or risk is needed. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy guarantees danger avoided. For sale by all dealers.
Knoxville Jan 27 Dr John Fy ee LL D retired locator and Methodist lay leader died today in Orlando Fla where his sons live. He had extended service in Holston Conference and taught at Grant University Athens now part of University of Chattanooga and American Temperance University Harriman. He served as president at these institutions and founded both. He aided many poor boys and girls to obtain a liberal education.
Denew passed through en route to Princeton for a teachers Institute. In Washington county the program noted the seven month term and 5082 school age children. Superintendent Denew praised attendance as the highest in county history, attributing it to compulsory schooling. Prof. B A Estes and Miss Marion Johnson led the local school at the event.
Nashville Jan 27 Gen Faulkner of Lebanon announces his candidacy for governor subject to the democratic primary. He is a former attorney general of the eighth judicial circuit and district elector in 1900. His platform favors leaving liquor settlement to white voters. A prominent Wilson County citizen and Cumberland University graduate.
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