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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
2
A cacophonous roundup of Tennessee political chatter and local color. References to Greeneville, Johnson City, and Elizabethton clash with national figures like Mrs. Roosevelt and Senator Carmack. Quips on liquor, light posts, electric plants, and a Harvard speaking contest mingle with commentary on military regulations and press personalities.
The piece debates if army rules apply to naval officers, arguing Gen Miles praised Admiral Dewey and did not discuss military officers. It defends Roosevelt’s reprimand as overreach, cites Manilla and Round Robin clashes, and labels the rule as often violated but misapplied to Miles.
Charles P. Wofford of Memphis selected to succeed C A Craig as deputy in the Tennessee insurance department. Folk ban, state treasurer, announced the resignation and appointment at the capital. Wofford, a noted Memphis fire insurance operator, will leave public office to manage Nashville National Health and Accident Association. He has long prominence in Memphis agencies and statewide company representations.
M B Ochs of Chattanooga notes West Tennessee support for Wofford appointment while Barnett, a Georgia/Alabama legal figure turned pastor, will edit and own the Southern Baptist weekly debuting January first in Birmingham. He has held ministerial roles in Johnson City and Washington Georgia, with extensive sociological interests and a notable Atlanta society presence.
A fragmentary item praises a medicine for the elderly. Rev Geo Gay of Greenwich and Geo Watson of Newton report strong health benefits and renewed vigor in old age, describing the product as giving strength and helping an old soldier feel younger.
A charity tone ad urges care for blight harmed children and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a strength restoring medicine. It claims the product helps children grow, eat, sleep, and play, urging readers to request a free sample and noting the manufacturer Scott and Bowne of New York.
Non resident notice issued by chancery court Johnson City Tennessee for Nathaniel Worley Jr and Sarah A Worley with four week publication. obituary notes Miss Sophia Sparks born March 6 1828 in Abingdon VA died November 4 1901 at her brother Wm A Sparks home in Johnson City Tenn long Presbyterian church involvement and Ladies Aid Society leadership outlined.
Dr J H Preas physician and surgeon lists office rooms 1 and 2 on the 8th floor of the Watanga Bank building in Johnson City Tennessee with a residence on Millard Street. Provides office and dwelling phone numbers.
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