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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
2
The piece notes Roosevelt's surprise entry into the presidential race as ex-governors and committees clash. It mentions Liz tools six governors to rally, a lieutenant-governor might persuade Bryan, and remarks on Roosevelts egotism amid a tense political landscape in early 1942.
A leap year shower at Mr. and Mrs. Amel Smiths residence honored Hammond L Prosser soon to wed Miss Misa Logue of Pensylvania. Guests included A W Spencer Horace Burleson G O Biddle Dr W J Matthews Roma Regina Hiseman Leone Wagoner Lillie Painter and others. Prizes featured silk hosiery and a novelty medicine chest as the centerpiece gift with many presents for the groom to be.
Moweaqua resident M. E. Miller endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe pleasant tasting cure for stomach trouble indigestion and constipation. The ad promises a free sample bottle if a mail request is sent to Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois. It notes the product is stocked by druggists at 50 cents and one dollar.
Nashville February 28 ex Governor M B Patterson has not entered the senate race despite a Memphis special claiming he would. A telegram to J D G More ton secretary of the Vertrees state committee states he is a candidate to neither confirm nor deny the rumor. The move is viewed as a possible bid to disrupt democratic harmony and split votes in the primary.
A Texas wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, relieve diabetes and rheumatism, and regulate urinary issues in children. One bottle covers two months, with testimonials available on request. Sold by druggists or mail order from St Louis address 2920 Oliver St.
LeRoy Harmon a sixteen year old youth was struck and killed by a log train of the White Lumber Co on the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina railroad near Pik Park North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon. He jumped from a log car and fell beneath the wheels. The body was taken to his home in Watau county North Carolina for burial.
The executive committee of the Democratic party in Washington County is called to meet at the courthouse in Jonesboro on Saturday March 2 1912 at 1 oclock p m to adopt a method for selecting county office candidates provide for delegates to the county convention and handle other committee business W N Walker chair E J Baxter secretary
Mesdames W J Matthews and Amzi Povith hosted the M G R Club at Amzi Poviths home on Unaka Avenue Wednesday afternoon with four tables of 400. Mary Gilderleeve won a brass lower basket as the prize and a salad course was served before the afternoon passed pleasantly. Attendees included Mesdames Harmon Spencer Belew E T Hart Mercoreau Higeman Hugh White R W Martin T A Cox Q K Morgan Alice Morse C O Biddle and several misses.
The Johnson City Ministers Association passed resolutions limiting pulpit announcements to religious services only. A copy of the resolutions was ordered to be read from each pulpit and printed in the two city papers. Signed by Dayton A. Dobbs and W. M. Morrell.
W Evans of Danville Virginia blamed a heart condition for two years of distress before discovering Dr King’s New Life Pills. He credits the relief to the remedy and endorses them for stomach, head and kidney troubles, constipation and debility at H H Millers.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Caples arrived to plan a CG and O trip while G and O still negotiate for Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio access. C&O denies acquiring the road. Clinchfield seeks a northern outlet for coal traffic. President Stevens confirms fifty locomotives ordered for C&O with 25 Mikado type and 25 Mallardized types. Seaboard Line rumors denied.
Wednesday night at the Chelation church Capt Coy and his wife, long in charge of Salvation Army headquarters here, led farewell services before their departure Thursday afternoon for Cincinnati. Welcome addresses were given to Capt and Mrs Gaugh, who assume the duties from Capt Coy, as Major and Mrs Andrews from Cincinnati were present.
A negro, sealed inside a Cincinnati bound boxcar since February 12, was discovered unconscious but revived after being opened on Tuesday. Dr. Harry Miller treated him, noting serious condition yet hopeful for recovery. Authorities cite confinement and neglect as the cause, urging correction of habits.
All city ministers attended exercises paying tribute to departing officials and promising ongoing backing for the cause under new officers. Capt Coy thanked the people for their generous support and urged continued aid for Capt. Gaugh, expressing gratitude for numerous courtesies shown.
The Merry Wives were roy ally entertained by Mrs. Hickman with a fruit salad potato chips sandwiches olives and almonds among others. Mrs J R Cox won the prize in a money work and a spirited contest. Attending guests included Mesdames Cox Jones Conner Hunter J St Geox and Eterehi and Misses Hunter and Wesley. A plug for Chamberlain s Cough Remedy notes pneumonia can follow a cold and it is available from dealers.
The Junior League of the Munsey Memorial church hosted a Washington's Birthday celebration on Friday evening February 28. Mrs Wilson and Mrs Stafford led the event with the young people in colonial dress. General and Mrs Washington Lafayette Betsey Moss and other figures lent dignity as a patriotic program and magic lantern show entertained guests.
Rev. Br. i Hamlin of Wichitaalls Texas preached here Sunday and has been called to lead the Johnson City Christian church. The congregation numbers about 800 with a $40 000 church edifice, a $10 000 parsonage, and four live Sunday schools.
Nashville Feb 26 So many statements have been made about Chairman Ver trees and the state democratic executive committee that tonight the committee authorised its plan to be carried out The chairman said he had asked Mr Barton to propose three alternatives to those of Messrs wing Thompson and Soeo and will appoint three independents if Barton does not respond promptly to organize a seven member board
Continued from page one, Roosevelt supporters in Massachusetts form an organization. He declined to identify himself actively for now, met Gov Robert Bass of New Hampshire, with another meeting planned tomorrow. Roosevelt will send a letter for a Saturday rally by the progressive Republican league with expected speakers Gov Brubbs of Kansas, ex Gov Fort of New Jersey, and Sen Alapp of Minnesota.
Berman McCormick, an elderly resident of the Soldiers' Home, was attacked in a suspected robbery attempt by George Young, a Black man. Neighbors intervened to stop the assault. Young faced a court appearance with Bijare P. Q. Miller presiding.
Members of the First Presbyterian church consider constructing a modern house of worship to provide more space for the Sunday school. The proposed edifice would cost about 200000 to 400000 dollars and the building plan will be discussed next Sunday.
Plutarch contrasts poverty with laziness and vice and praises poverty in temperate, industrious and just leaders who serve the public. He argues a virtuous mind seeks great deeds and cannot help others if overwhelmed by personal wants.
An advertisement extols Zend as a proven remedy for dandruff and itching scalp, claiming it penetrates to the roots to destroy germ life and clear the surface. It promotes Zend with Zemo soap and states results after one application, endorsed by a druggist. Also notes preservation tips for old photographs via hot water to remove images for mounting in scrapbooks.
A testimonial from Thad A. Moore of Cochran credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing a bad instep sore after other remedies failed. The ad notes the salve heals running sores ulcers boils burns cuts and eczema and sells for 24 cents at H. C. Miller’s.
A dubious advertorial asserts a new system from Curté Miller at Interstate Building Url Vol Tennessee promising cures of chronic appendicitis in two weeks with no operation or drugs. The piece lacks verifiable details and cites no clinical evidence.
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