The Comet Publishes Prime News From January 1912
The paper reports on political clashes in Tennessee and Washington county road debates. It notes Sells visiting Tazewell, a meeting of Epworth League members among postmasters, and national committee intrigue between Mountcastle and Vertrees. It highlights a semi annual bank statement from Farmers and Merchants Bank of Limestone and critiques congressional salary hikes and mileage perks as costly and self serving.
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Congressman Sells
Tazewell
The
Claiborne Progress
Epworth League
Tennessee
Mountcastle
Vertrees
Washington
National Committee
First Good Road for Washington County Proposed
Washington County plans a rain thoroughfare from the Greene County line to the Sullivan County line this year. The Comet urges strict specifications and no deviations, stressing that the road must be the best possible with the money. It suggests the county consider building under the workhouse commission to save profits and future upkeep costs, noting several thousand dollars could be saved and equipment bought by a local contractor for reuse.
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Washington County
Greene County
Sullivan County
Comet
Cain
U's Line
Nine Bond
Workhouse Commission
Congressional Mileage and Travel Allowance History
The article reviews congressional mileage allowances of 20 gents per mile for travel both ways, noting the rate was fixed long ago when travel was costly and crude. It observes salaries rose from 1000 to 5000 dollars after the war, bringing in many new members to the subsequent Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Senate
California
Renault
Baltimore
Alexandria
Memphis News
Scimitar
Misnamed stomach disorders blamed on nerves and blood
Advertisement claims many ailments of nerves heart kidneys and blood stem from stomach or bowel trouble. Promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a wondrous regulator with guaranteed cure. Offers free sample and sells at $1 a bottle through Pepsin Syrup Co. 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello, Ill
Officers of Sunday School Elected
The Bible school of the Christian church elected officers as Dr. W. Buchanan, pastor for two years, departed for Washington City after increasing church membership from 500 to 800. Elected were J. E. Crouch superintendent and others: W. E. Hatcher assistant, Mollie Kitsmiller recording secretary, Cox and Price enrolling secretaries, Duncan missions, Burleson adult, A B Crouch intermediate, Mrs. J E Crouch and S C Onller junior, S W Price primary, G W Hardin beginners.
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Bible School of
The
Christian Church
W.5. Buchanan
Buchanan
Washington City
Bible School
J. E. Crouch
W. E. Hatcher
Furniture Store Changes Hands In Johnson City
The Johnson City Furniture Co announces sale of stock and good will to W G Fogleman & Bro. The new firm will continue at West Main street. Debtors may pay installments to the new firm and the old liabilities are assumed. Signed by Geo. Houston, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Fogleman & Bro
West Main Street
Sam
Johnson City Furniture CO
Geo. Houston
Massey Captures Johnson County In Tennessee Race
Mountain City Tenn Jan 2 Circuit court adjourned due to a heavy docket after Dr D Massey candidate for congress spoke at noon addressing a large crowd. He criticized Sells while praising his own record in Congress and noted Massey gains over Sells in the county with Brownlow forces also showing presence. The race in Johnson County heats up as Massey grows stronger two months before the election.
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Mountain City
Tenn
Harmon
Vines
D. Massey
Congress
Congressman Sells
Massey
Sells
Dr. Massey
Massey Delivers Speaking Engagement in Elizabethton
An Elizabethton audience heard Dr. Z D Massey speak at the county courthouse after arriving from Mountainity. Despite no billing for yesterday, several hundred people attended within the hour as the county court was wrapping up.
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Elizabethton
DR. Z. D. Massey
Z. D. Massey
Mountainity
Massey Seeks Solid Delegation For County Convention
Adjournement of court featured Dr. Massey with strong sentiment in Artes County, seen carrying the county to the February 10 convention. Massey expected to win a solid delegation. speech praised for restraint. Also note a testimonial for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with an offer of a free sample bottle and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. EH. Burnham
Lr. Massey
Artes County
Dr. Massey
Sevier
Proceedings At Last County Court In Jonesboro
County court convened with a large crowd as highway and courthouse plans dominated the session. Voters backed Hensley as chairman 22 to 3, while GN Barnes and J HL Eppali won county attorney votes and Dr. Arnold, Dr. Dulaney, Murry, and John Swadiey joined the oil house commission. The court debated the Memphis Uristel highway route, adopting the Southern route south of Greene county to Johnson City, then toward Sullivan county. A motion to defer action passed 15 to 2 after a lengthy afternoon session.
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Tne Court
Jonesboro
Feth Hens Squibb
C. J. Clarson
Hensley
GN. Barnes
J. HL. Eppali
Dr. Arnold
Dulaney
J. A. S. Murry
John Swadiey
Oil House Commission
Memphis
Greene County
Johnson City
Sullivan County
Hyder’s Mill
Maraig
Court action questioned over road bond authority
The county quarterly court, lacking a tuliana quorum, debated highway bond powers under Section 10 of a special act. Twenty attending justices argued majority rule sufficed for actions, while challenges to yesterday’s highway report were raised. A chancery court decision may delay road work amid legal dispute.
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Bourk
Cour
Pers
Keling
USA
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted as Family Laxative
An advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin keeps the family wealth in balance by providing a mild reliable laxative. Luella Underhill of Chicago's Working Woman's Home endorses it and offers a free sample by mail from Pepisin Syrup Co. Monticello Illinois. Sold by druggists at 50 cents and 1 dollar a bottle.
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Pepisin Symp Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Admiral Robley Evans Dies Suddenlly in Washington
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans known as Fighting Bob died suddenly at his home in Washington after acute indigestion. The veteran officer, born in Lloyd County, Virginia, endured old Civil War wounds and rheumatic gout but remained a popular naval figure and national icon.
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Washington
Jan. O
Robley D. Evans
Bob
Admiral Mvans
Hloyd County
Vit
Arexs
Scotiel
Linne
Admiral's death after choking fits during breakfast
In Ohio a high memories man felt unwell at breakfast and died soon after in his library. Reports say he spoke of choking while leaning forward showing signs of distress before passing away with family and doctors present.
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oWlnck
Adaine
Adusiens Evans
Dean
Lyon couple relocate to Johnson City boarding house
Mr and Mrs W F Lyon move from Joneshara to Johnson City and occupy the Bruner residence at Spring and Locust. They plan a private boarding house drawing on long experience in hotel work. The couple are warmly welcomed as hosts in Jonesboro and Johnson City.
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Mire
W. F. Lyon
Joneshara
Johnson City
Bruner
Spring and
Locust Streets
Uel
Tate L. Marnest
Worliv H puMdlent
Jonesboro
Jon
Washington Co Pike Highway Bid Notice 1912
Notice of bids to build a highway across Washington County from Greene County line to Sullivan County line in Tennessee. Bids may cover grading and macadam. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Contact engineer B C Hitaker Jonesboro Tenn for details.
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Washington County
Tennesse
Grewne
Sullivay
van and Poole
B.C. Hitaker Jonesbory
Tenn
Vasdb
Zemin and Zemi Soap Promise Quick Skin Relief
The Cyprint Co promotes Zemin and Zemi soap as a cure for pimples blackheads eczema dandruff and skin irritations. They claim one cake provides relief and a fresh look with swift results though proof and reliability are not provided. Distributed by Gregory in urban drug stores.
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Cyprint Co
Zemin
Zemi
Ity Dre Company
Poh
Gregory
Pharmacie
Wim Silver & Co in Temporary Quarters on Fountain Square
For January the firm Wim, Silver & Co. occupies temporary quarters in the Crouch block on Fountain Square. They will move to a street location as soon as a building can be arranged for their purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim, Silver & Co
Crouch
Fountain Square
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