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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
A jumble of editorials and political commentary from Tennessee newspapers critiques on Governor Patterson, judicial appointments, and state law debates. Notable names appear, including Judge Bell, Judge Henderson, Judge Wilkes, and Senator Bob Taylor, with local reactions from Chattanooga Times and Nashville papers.
The Waher County News congratulates Judge Bell on his appointment to the supreme bench. Born in Tennessee, Bell attended Hillsdale and Henry College, then studied law at Virginia and returned to practice in Gallows. He served as attorney general of the Ninth Judicial Circuit for eight years, is active in the Methodist church, and supported temperance efforts, earning broad respect for integrity and independence from corp orate influence. Miss Lallie Cartweight of Goodlettsville is his wife.
The Louisville and Nashville Illinois Central and Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway will redeem Tennessee intrastate coupons at half a cent per mile starting April 1 1908. An agreement followed a conference at the railroad commission office producing a harmonious order outlining the coupon system amid minimal debate.
The Commercial Appeal praises Tennessee for a conservative approach to railroad rate reductions, contrasting it with North Carolina Georgia and Alabama. It argues restraint prevented costly litigation, shielded public funds, and kept rail development alive, suggesting a turning point toward broader southern progress and national economic vigor.
The New York World urges Roosevelt stop public comments on corrupt politics and asserts Cortelyou, as secretary of the treasury, has a tainted record. It accuses him of accepting campaign contributions from major firms and turning Treasury operations toward Morgan Rockefeller interests during the New York panic.
Mr. L. J. Woodbury of Twining Michigan praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and its effectiveness on hard colds and croup. The ad notes availability through H. Miller.
The piece blends an ad for silver aluminum dessert moulds with a political report from West Tennessee. A prominent attorney comments on Governor Patterson’s renomination, noting Democrats favor the second term, while Carmack sentiment fades in East Tennessee. The report cites Middle Tennessee’s solid support for Patterson and predicts his renomination. A Nashville meeting is planned to draft resolutions over Justice Wilkes’s death, with jurists from across the state invited.
A contract to erect a cottage for J. E. B. Hayes on Holston Avenue is awarded to John H. Baylise. The structure will mirror a nearby residence on Watengs Avenue and costs about $3,000. Construction has already started.
President Taft and Secretary El Burbage met East Tennessee figures including Gardner and Toone. Speakers recalled regional Civil War loyalty and Old Hickory, plus plans for a Mountain Branch National Butchers Home in Johnson City. A farmers meeting will address potato and cabbage supply for home and Soldiers’ Home demand. A prisoner and judge exchange quotes appear in a separate clipping.
L. B. Hodge of Brea Sanes wares for N. K. Fairbank Co. sold over 4000 bars of Sunny Monday Soap through grocer A. W. Pardub in ten days. Soap advertised as purer white, faster starting dirt removal and longer lasting. Money refunded if not satisfied. For sale by local dealers.
Round trip tickets via the Southern Railway to Mardi Gras carivals in New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola are offered for February 26 27 28 and March met at one fare including 25 cents for the round trip with return limit March 10 1908 and stop over privileges at certain points. Call on Southern Railway Ticket Agents for tickets and full information.
Applies Chamberlains Pain Balm provides quick relief for rheumatism lame back sore joints and muscular pains. For sale by C Miller.
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