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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
1
A diamond necklace in a cow’s paunch at a Bristol abattoir was discovered by a worker in the killing room. The solid gold heart setting held a twelve inch chain and was polished smooth. contractor says the owner may recover if found. Also a set of architect’s drawings was found in another cow.
A claim that catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a medicine improving mood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials from F. J. Chaney of Toledo and a note on Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Bristol officials oppose a new 200000 dollar road bond issue, joining Bristol’s insistence on 25 percent of bond proceeds. The county court has asked the Legislature for another cabling act to authorize the bonds.
Knoxville February 18 Nelson H Cate Newport lawyer and former state senator is reported as a potential appointment by Governor Hooper to fill the late Judge J M Taylor on the court of civil appeals The choice could come from the eastern division if the governor desires
Cochrane Publishing issues a 110 page novel Gena of the Appalachians by Clarence Monroe Wallin of this city. The story follows Paul Warlington a Kentuckian who settles in Knoxville and becomes guardian to Gena Filson, a girl in Blood Camp.
Greeneville Tenn Feb 17 William Alder whose daughter was killed by a Southern train at Afton has compromised his claim against the road for one thousand dollars.
P M Ward argues against issuing $300 000 in bonds for roads urging a special road tax of 30 000 annually with 10 percent for maintenance. He outlines a plan to build 75 miles of pike in ten years at lower cost, prioritizing local control and careful upkeep over bonding. He cites Johnson City and Jonesboro as starting points and urges voters to consider a pay as you go approach.
Nashville reports in the house a bill creating the Knox county assistant attorney general post with a 1500 annual salary after amendments, rejecting a proposed 1200 figure. A separate Davidson delegation measure would empower health boards to appoint school inspectors and require sick children to stay home until recovered. It also calls for state help with testing vision and hearing and communicable disease detection. Additional bills seek to regulate street car transfer issuance and use.
Representatives from the Anti Saloon League, the WCTU, and allied groups appeal to President Taft alleging fraud and corruption in the passage of the New Mexico constitution and urge opposition to its adoption.
Glenn Curtiss lands a hydro aeroplane beside the armored cruiser Pennsylvania in San Diego. The craft is hoisted aboard, then dropped back to the sea and Curtiss returns to his North Island hangar. An unrelated note praises a cough remedy.
Washington Gardner of Michigan was elected to the Soldiers' Home board at Johnson City Tennessee by the House Military Affairs Committee after Representative Tilson switched his support from Massey. Tilson, a Unicoi county native, changed his vote yesterday aiding Gardner’s win.
Victoria B C February 17 The British Columbia legislature adopted a resolution condemning the reciprocity agreement between the United States and Canada with only one dissenting vote Premier McBride spoke at length declaring reciprocity unnecessary under current Canadian trade conditions He argued it would not aid in drawing the dominion closer to Great Britain yet would depart from established policy vital to the dominion's welfare.
The City Drug Co markets Zemo and Zemo soap as a remedy for skin troubles including eczema pimples dandruff and itching for infants or adults. They promise money back if customers are not satisfied with results and tout Zemo in liquid form and Zemo soap as economical and effective.
W T Scott of Marion Va made his regular Hunts man Bros run. Frank Leroy Lilly visited from Bristol after a two week revival with Rev J A Campbell of Cleveland Tenn. H R Reed of the Southern Express Company attended to business. JR Scott toured to Johnson City. S L Millard of Sumpter visited relatives. Mrs Scott Shell and two children remain in Jersey City. A W Carter travels to Limestone to fix a mill and may move soon. J C Robertson visited his ill brother William in Chucky. Calvin McFall arrives from Knoxville to be with his father in his last hours. Watauga academy closed its term taught by William Williams and Ida Wright. Miss Jennie Hatcher of Milligan and Miss Mary Price of Johnson City visit the Wallaces. Part of the new Methodist church material has been delivered on site. Tecumseh Oklahoma. A Mrs Eliza Epperson credits Cardus for relief from pains and health improvements after using Cardus.
Nashville Feb 1 The legislative rules indicate no action on the general education bill until after a financial review. Members say they must first assess the state's ability to fund the proposed increased appropriation.
Five masked robbers dynamited the express safe on Southern Railway train No. 26 near White Sulphur Springs two miles from Gainesville. They seized over $700, escaped by auto, with a posse in pursuit. Conductor J D Fant and fireman W T Mooney aboard Atlanta. City Drug Co. ad for Ze m o skin product appears amid crime report.
Nashville Feb 18 G T Taylor treasurer elect announced a partial treasury staff including N B Lovelace chief clerk Elizabeth Leigh stenographer Jellico Memphis deputy fire marshal Shelby County Thomas C Phelan deputy fire marshal for Shelby County Pink McCarver Nashville deputy fire marshal for the state at large.
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