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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1911

Page

4

Hopes for Reconciliation Fractured by Service of Papers

Laura Farnsworth Schenk, on trial for allegedly poisoning her husband, was freed on her own recognizance in Wheeling West Virginia after a split jury. She learned of his divorce suit while preparing a cross petition, and she may be liable for trial costs around 100000 dollars as debts remain disputed. Also noting a cough remedy claim for Chamberlains Cough Remedy with unrelated sales language.

Wheeling W. Va Laura Farnsworth Schenk Schenk

Gov Hoopers Message To Be Sent In Monday

Nashville Jan 28 Gov Hoopers first message to the legislature will be submitted to both branches of the general assembly Monday Col John Thompson commissioner of agriculture has conferred with the governor at the latter s request concerning the bill recently introduced in the legislature providing for a board of agriculture While it is often impossible to prevent an accident it is never impossible to be pro fire it is not beyond anyone s purse invest 25 cents in a bottle of Chamberlains Liniment and you are prepared for sprains bruises and like injuries Sold by dealers.

Nashville Hooper General Assembly John Thompson Board of Agriculture

Five Southern Lumbermen Enter Federal Prison for Peonage Case

Atlanta January 28 five prominent southern lumbermen from Lockhart Alabama begin prison terms for peonage. W S Harlan Robert Gallagher Dr W E Grace C C Hilton and E B Huggins split sentences with Harlan and Gallagher eightteen months plus five thousand dollar fines while the others thirteen months and fifteen hundred dollars each. The case ends a long appellate fight. The piece then shifts to an unrelated testimonial for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from M H Miller of Mowenqua Illinois claiming its health benefits and offers a free sample by mail.

Atlanta W. S. Harlan Robert Gallagher W. E. Grace C. C. Hilton Huggins Lockhart Alabama Harlan Gallagher

Dr T B Russell Appointed Minister Morristown

Dr T B Russell of this city is named pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Morristown to fill the unexpired term of Rev Booth. He is regaining health, will move his family to Morristown at once, and leaves friends here who regret his departure but praise the new assignment.

T. B. Russell Methodist Episcopal Church Morristown Booth Russell Roan Mountain

Deafness Cure Claim Promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure

An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh, offering $100 for any case caused by catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. It urges sending for free circulars and lists W. J. Crumby & Co. of Toledo as the promoters and druggists as sellers, with a suggestion to take Hall’s Family Pills.

Hall W. J. Cnusmy & Co Toledo

Aboring Men Hope for Abundant Work in Johnson City

Laboring men in Johnson City welcome a busy year with expected construction of dwellings, business houses, the Normal school, a new Baptist church, street car line extension, and the water system, promising plentiful employment and rejoicing among workers.

Johnson City New Baptist

Still a Democratic Party in Spite of Combinations

A brief editorial emphasizes enduring Democratic Party unity amid shifting political alliances. The piece notes persistent party identity despite factional mergers and strategic alignments, urging cohesion to advance policy goals.

Lea and Hooper Owe Nothing to Regular Democrats

The Nashville Tennessean prints telegrams congratulating Luke Lea on his U S Senate victory. Messages from Gallatin McMinnville Lewisburg Monterey Humboldt praise Lea’s election across fusionist Republican and independent Democrat factions. Editorial urges Tennessee Democrats to reform, stop office seeking, defend liberty and law, or risk losing control of state affairs.

Nashville Tennessean Luke Lea United States Gallatin Tenn McMinnville Warren County Lea Lewisburg Monterey Humboldt Gibson County Tennessee Ben Hooper Democratic Party Commonwealth

Last Genuine Son of Revolution Is Dead

Edward Henry Collins, believed to be the last son of the revolution, died at his Monrovia home aged 66. His father Henry Collins served in the revolutionary war as a boy and later moved from Massachusetts to Hyacinth, Canada.

Los Angeles Edward Henry Collins Monrovia Henry Collins Massachusetts Hyacinth Canada

Nathan Howard Buys Eighteen Acres in Eighth District

Nathan Howard purchased eighteen acres from Faw Leach for 1800 dollars. The land lies in the Eighth district along Brush Creek. He plans to improve the property and move his family there soon. Take baby we mee is often the cause of bad colds. Dr Fahrney's Teething Syrup remains available at 25 cents.

Nathan Howard Faw Leach Brush Creek Mr. Howard

Promises and Performances in Democratic Reform

Opinion piece critiques political promises versus deeds, warning of a possible revolution if the Democratic Party fails practical governance. Discusses Tennessee Governor Hooper facing reform trials, lawmakers undercutting pledges by using railroad passes, and the need for strong public conscience to enforce reforms.

Democratic Party Great Republic Tennessee Hooper Nashville State

Greater Water Works Board Approves New Water System

The Johnson City board of mayor and alderman meets to install a new water system. Water will be carried in cast iron pipes from Blue Springs Unicoi county. The project aims to lower insurance costs and boost industry, at a price of 140000 dollars. Prominent citizens advised the deal.

Court House Johnson City Blue Springs Unicoi

Year Around Wellness Promise From Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

Advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe pleasant laxative and regulator for stomach liver and bowel disorders. Claims thousands use it and urges it to be in every American household.

S.B. Colon Wins The First Suit At Pedigo Co Store

Report from Pedigo & Co store last night details the first drawing in Suit Club No. 1 with number 1M drawn by Jose Coton. The piece also mentions Mrs. Isabelle Wheeler of Freetown Indiana and sensational claims about Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for nervous debility with testimonials of improved health and widespread inquiries about the medicine.

S.B. Colon Pedigo & Co Jose Coton

Formal Call Made to Gov Hooper in Nashville

Ex governor Patterson met Gov Hooper at his Nashville office yesterday afternoon and left Nashville this morning for Memphis promising to return in a day or two. A health note warns that even a brief delay in treating croup can be dangerous and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noted as pleasant tasting and effective.

Nashville Patterson Hooper Memphis Chamberlain

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