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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
1
Supreme Court grants five days each month of good behavior commutation to Tennesseans jailed in the District of Columbia for contempt of court. The ruling, issued on December 1, offers a delayed Christmas courtesy to condemned inmates as a mercy measure.
A Chattanooga News item cites a crackdown on minuscule checks paid to avoid penalties. The sixtieth Congress allegedly enacted a law restricting such payments, warning that checks under a dollar could lead to fines up to $50 or six months imprisonment. The American Banker notes the law details in its December issue.
The court approved a five day per month good behavior commutation for two months prisoners, reducing their terms by ten days and freeing them next Tuesday. Three months men gain fifteen days off, freeing February first. Names listed include Jeremih Gibson and Sheriff Shipp. the text cites a 1909 act on limited monetary notes and predicts more fractional currency after 1910.
Senator Sam J. Sells arrives in Knoxville and proposes a plan to withdraw from the congress race if Brownlow also quits, promising to leave the field to others to restore harmony in the First district. Also advertised are Dr Ring's New Life Pills claimed to aid digestion and relieve liver and kidney complaints.
Bristol reports W. H. Snodgrass aged man, ninety odd years, father of J. H. Snodgrass a Johnson City lumberman, is in serious condition at Raven's Nest Va after slipping from a high porch eight feet while visiting. He is noted as one of the few remaining Cherokee Indian War veterans.
Nashville Tenn Dec 81 The act from the last legislature banning liquor manufacture in Tennessee takes effect at midnight Forty one whisky distilleries and five breweries stop operations today As the closure occurs a Chattanooga firm with broad backing is rumored to plan a test of the statute Some plants will sell off stock while others shift to soft drinks The Moore county plant reports a large supply and raises price to one dollar a gallon to cover payroll costs The only apple brandy warehouse in the state is also closed The broad trend is a shift away from liquor production toward soft drinks
On Christmas morning at 8 40 a wedding joined J B Campbell and Mae Reeder Jennings in the home of Rev J H Jennings. Flower girls Ruth Hays and Florence Browder, wedding march by Agnes Mettetal, best man Rev O R Tarwater, maid of honor Kate Jennings. Ceremony officiated by Rev J H Jennings, father of the bride, followed by congratulations.
The Washington county contest gains a prominent citizen in Charles S. Maden as he announces for county register. A longtime Republican and educator praised as a plain Christian gentleman, he is well known in the 12th civil district and regarded as best fitted for the office by supporters despite factional divides.
The article tallies appropriations up to June 1910 for nine National Homes and Bathtub mountain Sanitation at 4 128 750 plus State Homes at 1 150 000, totaling 5 478 750. It also notes social events at Home hotels, New Year activities, and hints of administrative changes and charity legacies.
Nat Reeves writes from the Red Sea dated November 11 1909 describing sailing into the Red Sea Aden Port Said Suez and the Suez Canal as he reports hot weather tropical seas six large steamers seen daily and Mediterranean views aboard ship toward Port Said and later.
A bride wore messaline and the groom a brick suit as Mr. and Mrs. Campbell planned a short Elizabethton visit before settling in Johnson City. The piece also highlights Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin marketed for family laxative needs and includes a lively, if jumbled, aside about office humor and a health salve promotion.
East Tennessee's Washington dispatch reports Representative Walter P. Brownlow and Representative Austin visiting Justice A F Lurton during the holiday period. Indications suggest a restoration effort tied to a presidential mine proposition to be presented to Congress after holidays.
Washington January report denies Robt n Bharp as internal revenue collector for Tennessee or as first assistant postmaster general. The Assistant Postmaster General would not disclose the choice, leaving the decision unannounced.
The teacher discusses dangerous items at home with horns and asks the class to name them. Jennie Jones quickly answers Automobiles as an example.
Works a classic 1900s testimonial style ad claiming heavy labor weakens kidneys and that Doan's Kidney Pills restore strength. Johnson City resident Baxter credits relief after using Doan's, bought at Grey-Sprawl Drug Co. and sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Remember the name and look for Doan's in ads of the era.
Postmaster General Hitchcock dispels Sharp rumor saying the appointment has not been considered and will not go in that direction. He notes an announcement will come in a few days and declines to identify any person connected to the matter.
An Memphis reader is urged that Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures chronic constipation and indigestion. The ad claims permanent relief for heartburn sour stomach and headaches. It offers a free sample and lists price one dollar per bottle with the Monticello address for samples.
The Southern Express Co. plans to widen its 4 wagon delivery system from the pived district to the corporate tints. Also notes misnamed stomach and bowel disease myths and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with a free sample offer and price details.
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