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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
2
The piece discusses Harvey Hannah seeking the East Tennessee Railroad Commissioner post with T. Cates Jr. as a potential leader. It mentions Harry Swan Jr. possibly entering to defeat him and cautions about Massey and Sells carrying the district. A light anecdote about a reformed pickpocket warns women where to carry money.
At a regular city council meeting a new improvement district No 10 was created. Unaia avenue from Montgomery to New streets will be paved with asphalt. The county will macadamize Unaka avenue from New to North Main and widen the road to the river. Geo F Campbell was hired to secure rights of way for the new water system and riparian rights. The water line will extend into Cherokee Heights by 100 feet. Lighting bill payment for the State Normal was debated and referred to a committee with the city attorney. Bills total about 900 dollars yearly and are rising. Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended for digestion issues. For sale by dealers.
Charming gathering yesterday afternoon at Mrs Gaunt’s home on Boony Street. Guests enjoyed a Valentine exhibit by the merry wives, a fancy work contest, a faux Kate she impersonated, and a dainty silver trinket for Miss Pankake. Refreshments in Valentine colors followed. numerous attendees listed, highlighting Mrs Ferdinand Powell as Sherlock Holmes of the event. Also note ad promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for cough relief.
Last Saturday at Joe Leach's home in this city H. B. Kelley married Miss May Ibach in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev. O. R. Tarwater of the First M. E. church. Kelley, a successful Endicott Johnson salesman since the season ended, may not return to baseball soon. The couple left for Niagara Falls and will spend a few weeks in eastern cities.
Cherokee Heights on Johnson City’s western border offers graded streets cement sidewalks water access and maple-lined lots with Summit avenue vistas over the valley toward the Blue Ridge. Developers Parkway Johnson City De velopment Co. describe early sales with zero interest until completion and ongoing home construction amid prominent local landmarks.
Nashville reports indicate Prison Commissioner T. B. Wilcox may resign after weeks of rumors. Wilcox, who oversees farming operations at the Nashville main prison, offered no firm statement, though noted tensions and a desire for greater authority at the state farm. Friends expect a formal declaration in coming days.
Howard Wilton was shot in the ankle last Tuesday night by Bush Campbell. Campbell says the pistol fell from his belt causing the accidental discharge. no arrest has been made and amputation may be necessary.
The road commission met in Jonesboro today and opened bids for the Greene County road project to the Sullivan county line. Pid Brokes of Greene County won at 20 cents per yard for grading and 1.55 dollars per yard for macadamizing and rolling. Work will start once bond is filed, at designated points, signaling a new countywide road system with close oversight.
Chattanooga February report says Frank M. Thompson back from Florida to present proposed primary rules to the state committee in Nashville. He seeks a best feature to guide negotiations for future regulations. Rumor places ex Judge M M Allison as a leading candidate for the seventh board seat, with a conservative independent likely to be named.
The Central State Underwood Club formed at the Tulane hotel on February 12 with 100 plus members led by Mayor Hilary Howse. It aims to push the Tennessee delegation to Baltimore for the Underwood ticket, with Harmon a strong rival in Davidson county. HH H. Mayberry was elected president, E. O. Paircloth and W. G. Hutchinson as VPs, Dr. Alberto Madson as secretary.
The county Republican executive committee met in Jonesboro with Hon W J Cooper presiding. A mass convention to select delegates to the state convention was ordered for February 26. A county primary set for May 4 to nominate county officers. An effort to endorse Mr Sells administration and re election failed.
The grand jury returned a true bill against ex County Court Clerk Chas. Mason for embezzlement. He was arrested and posted a $5,000 bond for the next circuit court term. Mason, a 12 year county clerk and native of Washington county, faced a revenue inquiry noting a $7,000 shortage found in his books.
The Democratic primary board meeting planned for tomorrow in Nishville has been postponed due to the absence of board member B. M. Bwne, who traveled to Chicago late Thursday evening. The Mothers' Improvement Association of the Martha Wilder School hosts a Valentine social Monday night at the school, with a prepared program and a small door charge for a good cause.
The Watauga tannery, which has housed a crew of men for four months, will resume full operations in the near future. Opened over thirty years ago, it has provided steady employment for about 100 workers, with only brief pauses in activity.
Captain Nelson of Carter County tours the city this week as he launches his senate campaign. His record is aligned with his platform and is expected to secure an easy victory over any rival.
Miss Mary Lyle and her brother Robert Lyle have gone to New York to study music Mrs Lyle will take lessons on the pipe organ and Mr Lyle will receive vocal instructions A brief health note mentions pneumonia and scald leading to pn ewthonia when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is tried The remedy is sold by all dealers
A notice from the Institute of Drugless Healing claims a new system to cure appendicitis without operation. Curtis Miller lists the Interstate Building in Bristol Tennessee as part of the organization’s outreach.
Help wanted notice seeking a reliable woman for permanent placement with satisfactory wages and furnished house. Apply at stoner.
G C Maxwell Traveling Passenger Agent of CB&Q urges early planning for trips to the Far West Northwest or Pacific Coast with low ice tickets on sale March. He offers full information, sleeping berths, and ticket delivery from Knoxville Tennessee. Additional notices seek secondhand burlaps and a listed classifieds pine item with incomplete wording.
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