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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
2
The PortoMional paper cites Patterson’s vetoes and levy questions as lawmakers debate primary rules and salaries. It attacks prohibitionists Bean and Bullock, cross removal plans at the capitol annex, and mocks rival papers while praising Robin Cooper as a sturdy Oak figure.
The Munsey club rooms in the basement of Munsey church are rapidly finishing. Walls and ceiling are plastered and cement floor work will begin. Features include shower baths a library gymnasium and a school room with an estimated total cost of about 1500 dollars.
The Soldiers' Home Hotel opened to the public Saturday night with a dinner at eight o'clock. The dining room featured palms and hyacinths, while the menu offered tomato soup fried chicken boiled ham chicken salad creamed potatoes and desserts. Guests included Gov. and Mrs. Smith, Capt. and Mrs. Deaderick, Mrs. Brownlow and several local dignitaries.
Mrs Hugh G Morizon entertained in honor of guest Mike Sanih Kane Barker of Bristol last Thursday with progressive Hearts. Red decorations and red candles in silver can delabras framed an elegant luncheon with salads ice cream hats hats with Washingtons image tipped by red ribbons plus cherries cake and nuts. Souvenirs included tiny hatchet shaped pins. Pedigo's Clothing Store Bluefield planning a new store on East Main Street under L W Oaks and J T Hall management with modern fixtures and Masson plate glass. East Tennessee bankers oppose state deposits guaranty bill and interest on state deposits urging defeat. Dean's Regulats promoted for constipation relief. 256
J F Torbett dies by cutting his throat at home in Piney Flats Tennessee in despondency and health issues. He left a widow and a son, Frank Torbett, and was connected to George P Torbett of Atlanta. The article notes continuation and a reference to election procedure to be continued next week.
A claim that monthly headaches stem from diseased female organs is challenged by promoting a "woman's medicine" said to relieve or cure the condition. The passage asserts many women have benefited from the product.
A public advisory request asks for free medical guidance for an individual described as an age twenty five in Tennessee. The notice is addressed to ladies and appears in the paper’s classified style with a call for supportive information or recommendations.
In memoriam resolutions from the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church honor Mrs Marion M Ward. They praise her as a faithful untiring worker and express sympathy to bereaved family. A note on continuing report and dramatic courtroom testimony by Mrs Eastman ends with to be continued next week.
A fragmented report notes a blaze at a vacant lot near Johnson City Stew Laundry and a community gathering at Mrs. Iy I. Amith’s home next Tuesday evening March 2 with refreshments provided.
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