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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1910

Page

2

Announcements of Republican Primary Candidates in Washington County Tennessee

A list of local political candidates announces their runs in the Republican primary for Washington County Tennessee offices. Hal H. Haynes, Arthur Hartsel, Bacon, J L Hilbert, and James S Byrd seek renomination or election as Trustee, Circuit Court Clerk, and County Court Clerk with appeals for votes and party support.

Hal H. Haynes Chi Cery Tennessee Lowe Washington County Tenn Nesp Bacon Republican Party W. CG. Leab Twill James Byrd

O T Hensley Announces Candidacy for Washington County Register

O T Hensley announces candidacy for the Washington County register. He seeks Republican party support and votes from readers to influence the election.

Register Washington County O. T. Hensley

Tennessee Governor Patterson Praised for Eloquence in New York Banquet

A Tennessee Society event in New York featured Governor Patterson delivering a well-received speech praised as a model of good English and tasteful rhetoric. The Cascade American, Cumberland paper tone criticizes rival Tennessee coverage while lauding Patterson’s refined moral pose amid political theater.

Tennessee Society New York City Patterson Robert Lee New York Dickinson John Bell Keeble Red Cross Cascade Distillery Jurge Dickinson Mr. Keeble Jiqior Ran Lem Ania Tennesseun

Milligan College to Build Berend Hall on Campus

Milligan College announces a new Berend Hall with plans by Cr Mitchell of the city. The $15,000 building will be modern and ornamental with self contained sections. Early work will start on the wing for class rooms laboratories library and literary halls at an estimated $2000. Donations include $5,000 from Dr HL Milligan of Lexington and $5,000 from Mrs Francie T Mee of Cleveland Tennessee plus contributions from Geo We Hardin of Johnson City and numerous others. The old building will be remodeled and used as a dormitory for young men, creating two modern dormitories in addition to the Boys Club House.

Milligan College Cr. Mitchell HL. Milligan Lexington Kentucky Uboux Francie T. Mee Cleveland Tennessee Geo. We Hardin Johson City Tennesee

Knoxville may secure Shiloh headquarters

Washington dispatches report Congressman Austin, after advice from Secretary Dickinson, plans to urge placing the headquarters of the commission, to be chaired by Gen. John T. Wilder, in Knoxville Tex.

Knoxville Shiloh Washington Austin Dickinson John T. Wilder Shiloah Park Penne Commission Gen. Wilder

Lee & Company weekly price current 1910 Lynchburg produce

Established 1808 Lee & Company lists current wholesale prices for pork, bacon, beans, butter, dried apples, oats, buckwheat flour and other goods. Advises dress and pack instructions, ship dried fruit and vegetables, and notes strong demand for salt pork, pork offal, bacon, butter, and turkeys though some items show limited supply. Includes price ranges for apples, butter, pork, beans, buckwheat flour, oats, and root vegetables with guidance on packing and shipment.

Lynchburg Prycet Coe Ee Virginia Tennessee

Horses Perish In Barn Fire At Washington County Farm

A large barn on Henry Juckson’s farm burned Thursday at noon, destroying four horses and much machinery. One horse escaped burned badly and must be killed. Provender and Beard’s property suffered heavy losses. no insurance was carried. The fire is suspected incendiary, the third such blaze within a mile and a quarter in the last year.

Henry Juckson al. Beard Washington Coounty Beard Lis

Tobacco meeting postponed a week in Greeneville

The agricultural committee meeting on growing tobacco, postponed from last Saturday due to heavy snow, will reconvene next Saturday at 12 30 pm. Few farmers attended as harsh weather kept others away, but interest grows and many plan to experiment next season. James M Gaunt, a former Kentucky tobacco grower, presented and believes tobacco can be profitable here as in Greene County.

Agricultural Committee Barnard Greeneville James M. Gaunt Blue Grass Creene County

Wright to appear in Cooper murder case in supreme court

Gen Luke Wright former secretary of war and Memphis lawyer will appear in the State vs Duncan and Robert Cooper murder case when it reaches the supreme court. He declined to confirm whether he will represent the defendants, calling it a matter for those employing him.

Memphis Tenn Luke Wright Wright & Wright Duncan Robin Cooper Senator Carmack Supreme Court Wright

Corn meal alleged to be short weight in Charlotte case

Raleigh N C Jan 23 An agent of the government left here for Charlotte to file libel proceedings in the United States district court against seven hundred bags of corn meal for alleged shortage in weights The meal shipped from Newport Tenn to a wholesale house at Charlotte District Attorney Holston said the government is determined to break up this short weight business alleged to be carried on by many manufacturing concerns.

Raleigh N.C Charlotte United States District Court Department of Agriculture United States Newport Tenn Holston

Willard Enjoined From Pushing Suit in Washington Co

The Employers Indemnity Co obtained an injunction restraining D. J. Willard from further pursuing a settlement suit in Washington County. Willard had been employed as an agent for East Tennessee. the company alleged embezzlement. Judge McReynolds granted a temporary injunction with a March first hearing and a $1,000 bond.

Chattanooga D. J. Willard Washington County Willard East Tennessee McReynolds

Fatal wreck on the C C and O Railway near Bristol

A work train derailed by a fallen boulder near Bristol Virginia Friday night leaving four dead and several injured. Among the deceased are Sans Whitstein of Marion, Thomas and E J Brooks of Galax, and Ed Hogan. Bodies sent to Johnson City for burial. Injured include Phipps lime keeper on the construction train who was burned by a stove incident.

Onde O. Ry Bt. Paul Sans Whitstein Marion N. G Johnson City J. G. Sterehi Undertaking Mr. Phipps J. McKinney Phipps Bristol

Rev John L Allison to Receive Call

A congregational meeting at First Presbyterian church Sunday morning extended a call to Rev John Lee Allison of Washington DC. Dr Allison preached here recently and impressed many. the church hopes he will accept despite offers including salaries up to four thousand dollars. He hails from near Wytheville and spoke fondly of the mountains.

First Presbyterian Church John Lee Allison Washington, D. C Allison Mountain Section Wytheville

Congressmen Given A Jolt In Seed Label Post

Washington officials ruled seed package labels mailed under congressional franks are not public documents. Therefore labels cannot be mailed free of charge. The decision ends a long practiced system where members sent seed labels to postmasters to be mailed free to recipients.

Washington Post Office Department Congress

Revival campaign at Watauga Ave Presbyterian Church

A two month evangelistic campaign begins next Sabbath at Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church and runs through February and March. Sermons start at 10:46 AM with the pastor’s study on Do We Need a Revival. At 7:00 PM the Young People’s Societies present a program for Christian Endeavor Day and a silver offering supports the YP. A nightly prayer meeting at 7:30 PM next week continues the Rome Biblical Revivals theme inviting all to attend.

Christian Endeavor Y. P Rome

Fred H Wagner Receives Appointment as Special Agent

Fred H Wagner, a trusted Bristol post office clerk, has been appointed Special Agent in the Department of Commerce and Labor in Washington. His first canvass territories include Sullivan, Johnson, Carter, Washington, Unical and Hawkins counties with headquarters at Bristol, with more districts to follow. The role offers a lucrative salary and is a position of trust and honor.

Fred H. Wagner Washington D. C Department of Commerce and Labor Wagner Sullivan, Johnson, Carter Unical Hawkins Bristol Jonesboro Herald and Tribune

Saint Louis Grain Rates to Be Reduced

The Southern plans a tariff cut on grain rates from Saint Louis and western cities, with the measure in printers’ hands and expected to take effect in 30 to 40 days. A separate health ad promotes Hall’s Catareh Cure claiming mercury-free relief for catarrh and sinus issues, with testimonials and internal use.

St. Louis

Judge H T Campbell Likely Nominated For First Circuit

Bristol Jan 29 Chairman A J Francisco of the anti Brownlow judicial committee calls a Johnson City convention to nominate a candidate for the First circuit judgeship. The feb 10 gathering is expected to nominate Judge H Tyler Campbell of Bristol without opposition. Dana Harmon of Greeneville plans to run as Brownlow faction nominee in the April 2 primary.

Bristol A. J. Francisco anti-Brownlow Judicial Committee Upper East Tennessee Johnson City First Circuit H. Tyler Cammpbell Dana Harmon Greeneville Brown-low

Republican Judicial Convention Called in Johnson City Tennessee

A Republican convention is called for February 10 1910 at noon in Johnson City Tennessee to nominate a Circuit Judge and Attorney General and conduct other business. Delegates are chosen February 7 1910 at 10 pm at the courthouse based on one delegate for each 200 votes for Taft or fraction over 100. No proxies. All Republicans invited.

Republican Judicial Executive Committee First Judicial Circuit of Tennessee Johnson City Tennesee Taft

Death of Horace Wilder Brother of Gen. Wilder Knoxville

Horace Wilder seventy five and brother of Gen John T Wilder of Knoxville died at 6 60 oclock Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Mimendorf on Third avenue. His niece Mrs Mahers of Knoxville was at his bedside at the hour of death. He came to this city twenty years ago from Roan Mountain and was a good citizen. His wife preceded him a few months ago. They had no children. Mrs Mimendorf and Gen Dson Wilder are the only surviving members of the family. The remains were laid to rest in Monte Vista after services conducted by Rev O By Tarwater.

Horace Wilder John T. Wilder Knoxville Mimendorf Third Avenue Mra Mr. Wilder Roan Mon Eimendorf Gendison Wilder Mt Vernon W. Y Monte Viata Tarwater

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