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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1910

Page

2

Local politicians in Washington county seek Republican support

The piece lists candidates including Hal E H Haynes for Chancellor trustee posts, Arthur Hartrell, and others for Washington county offices. It notes campaigns for Circuit Court Clerk, County Court Clerk, County Register, and County Court politics, urging GOP backing and voter influence. It references local figures and a reflection on Halley’s comet and Gov Patterson amid county public life.

Circuit Court Washington County Io Publican

Nominations Made Today at Judicial Convention

The Judicial Convention for the First Judicial District met at the courthouse with a large turnout. T. Campbell was named for Circuit Court Judge and KR. W. Allen for Attorney General, with A. B. Bowman as temporary chairman. De Vaught and KL. Anderson served as temporary secretaries, and A. T. Bowen was made permanent chairman while Henry Anderson and A. J. Francisco became permanent secretaries.

First Judicial District Court House T. Campbell KR. W. Allen A. B. Bowman de Vaught Johnson County KL. Anderson Hancock County A. T. Bowen Hawkins County Henry Anderson A. J. Francisco

Dyer sues East Tennessee Brewing for $25000 damages

M Dyer once convicted in the state supreme court for selling beer at a Knoxville soft drink stand and pardoned by the governor now sues the East Tennessee Brewing Company for 25000 dollars. He claims he ordered swankey meat beer and that the delivered goods were beer per chemical analysis. He says he signed a receipt listing swankey as delivered and asks the courts to assign liability for violating the law.

M. Dyer State Supreme Court Knoxville East Tennessee Brewing Company Dyer Brewing Company

Judge Lurton As Honor Guest At New York Dinner

Judge Hor wn B Laurton invited as guest of a dinner by New York state bar in New York City on February 2. It marks his first introduction to the lawyers of the second circuit. A Vermont Connecticut and New York regional group forms the circuit including northern southern eastern and western districts.

Washington, Bd Horwn B Laurton New York State New York City Vermont Connecticut New York

Carter Addition Chosen for Normal School Site

The State Board of Education selects the Geo L Carter addition as the Normal School site in the Southwest addition. Citizens express relief and some disappointment among supporters of alternate locations. The chosen tract lies east and south of Geo I Carter’s residence and spans about 125 to 140 acres.

State Board of Education Geo. I. Carter

Lee & Company Wholesale Produce Price Current 1910

Lee & Company of Lynchburg Virginia issue a weekly price current with strong demand for pork, bacon, dried apples, beans, butter, eggs, and various produce. The notice urges shipments of dry apples, white and mixed beans, dressed poultry, and beef and pork with emphasis on careful packing and cooling as prices fluctuate daily.

Lee & Company Lynchburg Virginia Tennessee Perth

Johnson City Sees Site Bids For State Normal School

The State Board toured sites offered by Carter and Carnegie Realty, inspected a promising Carter tract near Walnut Street, and chose the southern addition site for the Normal School citing natural beauty and generous offers. Governor Patterson led the group with others including Prof Jones and J L Brooks. A banquet followed at Munsey Memorial church with Civic Club hosts and local ladies serving.

East Tennessee Grindeur Carter Walnut Street Potter Purdue M. R. Patterson R. L. Jones A. L. Todd R. L. Bynum D. B. Log J. M. Barker W. N. Billinghy J. L. Brooks Gong Carnegie J. P. Lyle Carnegie Realty Company Southwear Munsey Memorial

Prominent county court members attend education board event

A large group of county court members visited the city Tuesday and Wednesday for the state board of education site selection for a normal school and attended a banquet hosted by the Commercial Club. Several named officials and residents joined the festivities, with commentary on past actions and a humorous aside about one member’s nickname Hen.

Johnson City R. L. Jones Col J. M. Barker A. R. Johnson Washington County Schools Washtt College Nee Supreme Court God Almighty Supreme Jurisdiction Normal Board Cvélit Anna Smith Mer. J.B. Bracing State Board of Education Normal School Geo. KR. Duncan Mall Branch Wervier Geo. Willet Simpson Telford Hen Hoss Charles F. Carson Demos Mienes Bill Garber Rute Treadway Dr. Horn Bam Gray James Nelson Limestone Geo. L. Clark Boones Creek Hew Hoss Henry

Grand Exalted Ruler to Visit City for Elk Reception

Hon J A Famnis, grand exalted ruler of the Wik s, will visit Friday and hold a reception at the Bile s Home. All Elks are requested to attend. Also an advertisement for Dr Calivett's Syrup claiming cure for headaches and digestive troubles, with sales details and a Caldwell Building address.

Ieabelle Wheeler Freetown Ind Dr. Caldwell Mad Rae J. A. Famnis The Wik’s Bile Elks

Nighttime baby care and teething remedy ad

A compact 1900s style ad warns that nighttime baby care can lead to colds and promotes Dr Falkey's Teething Syrup with a price of 25 cents, urging mothers to stay in bed and rest.

Dr. Falkey

Fireman Hurt In Yard Accident In Erwin Tennessee

Erwin Tennessee early this morning fireman J F Leonard of the C&O railway was severely injured switching in the yards. Doctors W T Woodyard and C P Edwarde report very severe injuries but favorable prospects for recovery. Leonard resides at Eastland near Johnson City, is married and a prominent member of the railway’s local workforce.

Erwin Tenn Pel J. F. Leonard O&o W. T. Woodyard C. P. Edwarde Mr. Leonard Eastland Johnson City

Down's Kidney Pills Featured in Endorsement Ad

A testimonial from a policeman in Jolene Chey recalls long back pain eased by Down's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. The ad claims noticeable relief and urges readers to buy from Grey-Sprow Drug Co. in New York, stressing brand name recall against imitators.

Tna Dohnson Chy Wilson Joleen Chey Bonn Down Grey-Sprow! Drug Co Price Sdvants Foster-Milburn Co HiTain New York United Minter Voan

Indebted Bot Pippin Ordered to Appear in Johnson City

By affidavit it is shown Bot Pippin owes Ue plato tilt and cannot be served by ordinary process. An attachment seized property and publication is ordered in The Comet, a Johnson City newspaper, for four weeks. Pippin must appear February 10, 1910, to defend or default proceedings will occur.

Hall Cissy & Co Toledo Aruagtntes Pippin Bt le Johnson City Hensldy Jomes B. Wilson P. Q. Miller Justics Worthington Co Tenn James B. Wilson Comet Johnecu City Nait Exparta

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