Comet Oy H. Lyle and Local News Digest
The Comet of Johnson City Tennessee reports weekly. Notes on Rye pie scramble in Nashville, legislative activity, and a prosaic digression on passes for constituents. It highlights The Valley Tie and Lumber Co’s deal with England to supply railroad ties worth several million dollars managed by H. B. Mercerean and M. W. Mercereau with ties sourced from France and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Tie and Lumber Company
Johnson City
Staunton
H. B. Mercerean
M. W. Mercereau
Stanton
France
England
Miss Lena Mason Dies in Virginia
Miss Lena Mason formerly of Jonesboro died Tuesday evening at her sister Mrs William Eads home in Seven Mile Ford Virginia after an extended illness. She had lived with her sister for years and was active in the Second Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro. Interment followed in Jonesboro after funeral services led by Rev D C Byers. Nearby items note a marriage in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia with Rev Gilbert M Glass officiating.
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Lena Mason
Jonesboro
William Eads
Seven Mile Ford
Mason
Second Presbyterian Church
Rev
D. C. Byers
John M. Long
Misa Eva Dougherty
Gilbert M. Glass
Watauga Avenue
Tennessee
Virginia
J. C. Dougherty
Arlington
Jonson City Club
Johnson City
Tennessee Legislature Opens Quietly as Economy Keynote
The Tennessee Legislature organized in calm sessions with Democratic and Republican nominees chosen for speaker roles. William P. Cooper received praise in Cannon as a speaker candidate. Officials plan a lean session with reduced staff and a state treasury of about $54,000, far below last year’s figure, and adjourned until 1 am Tuesday.
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Senate
House
Stewart
Ennet
Rye Inaucuration Date Clash Over Gilt Rye
Nashville Jan 6 The House set January 14 and the Senate January 15 for the inauguration of Gov elect Rye a clash over best timing to capture all Democratic offices. A decision will follow on whether Gen Rye inherits appointments expiring January 1.
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Nashville
House
Senate
Oled Rye
Fight Germs Now With Dr Bell's Tone-Tar-Honey
A brisk cold spreads and a run down system makes you vulnerable to germs. Take Dr Bell's Tone Tar Honey to loosen mucus ease coughing and calm the lungs. Guaranteed relief for only 25 cents at your druggist.
F C Dickens Dies After Work Injury in Lenoir City
F C Dickens son of Jerre Dickens formerly of this city now of Kingsport was injured at work at the Lenoir City Car Works on Monday and died later in a Knoxville hospital. The remains were brought to Johnson City for interment on Wednesday.
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F. C. Dickens
Jerre Dickens
Kingsport
Lenoir City
Knoxville
Johnson City
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Relief
Keep Handy for Rheumatism and apply Sloan's Liniment to affected parts for quick relief. No rubbing needed as it penetrates to ease soreness and pain. One bottle costs 26¢ at any druggist, with money back if not satisfied.
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Sloan's
Illustrated lecture on roads at Majestic Theatre
An illustrated lecture on concrete roads by Mr Young, renowned for good roads, comes to Jahnson City to explain road building. Free to all voters, with especial invitation to rural residents. Majestic Theatre on January 26 at 1:30 PM. doors open 1:00 PM.
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Jahnson City
Majestic Tre
Young
Iiped
Majestic Theatre
Marketing World's Greatest Problem
Peter Radford argues the key issue in agriculture is fair distribution and market access. He warns production outpaces population, cites vast arable land, and estimates potential 25 percent production gains with a remunerative market, urging cooperation among farmers, government, and business. He contends city folks should stay off the farm while emphasizing practical distribution over production.
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Peter Radford
National Farmers’ Union
Department of Agriculture
Adam
Rve
Garden of Eden
Battle Hymn Echoes of War Across Seas and Skies
A garbled verse history recounts German airship pursuits and British counterstrikes, praising naval and air power and invoking Kirrells and Dundonald. It weaves WWI imagery of battles, submarines, and winter campaigns with scattered dates and figures, including naval feats and Christmas scenes amid global conflict.
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Relief for Coughs
A historical ad fragment extols Dr King’s New Discovery for sore throats and coughs, claiming it soothes irritation, loosens phlegm, and provides rapid relief. It markets the remedy as penetrating the throat lining and asserts strong, immediate effects.
Confederate Soldiers Admission Debate at Mountain Branch Home
J L Kirk of the Pirates cavalry rejects admitting Confederate soldiers to the Mountain Branch Soldier's Home in Jouia City with Union veterans present. He fears disputes may arise but sees little wrong with admission, while stressing caution to avoid actions harmful to Union footing. Mrs Work, a federal veteran referenced in earlier coverage, has related experiences from the war era.
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Mountain Branch
Jouia City
J. Lb. Kirk
Hs Pirat Jonnonmee Cavalry
Kirk
Work
Kosville Fentinel
Woman Granted Limited Tolling of Chimes in Tenafly Estate
New York reports Mrs. Julia Gertrude Kyle trustee Mrs. Lyle wins permission to toll chimes on her Tenafly New Jersey estate. Bells may toll at 8 am weekdays for 30 seconds hymn at noon three minutes and at sunset with limits. Court bans continuous tolling after neighbor complaints. Mrs. Lyle spent 75000 on the stone belltower memorial to her husband John L. Lyle.
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New York
Mra
Julia Gertrude Kyle
Tenafly
N. J
View
Vivian Lewis
Lyle
Court
John L. Lyle
Test for Liver Complaint and Health Pills Ad
A vintage health ad urges a liver friendly routine featuring Dr King s New Life Pills to cleanse bowels tone stomach and purify the blood. The copy promotes Bucklen s Arnica Salve for pains and skin issues with emphasis on overall wellbeing.
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Dr. King
Pilla
Bucklen
Pilon
John Melnturt Dies at 78 After Paralysis
John Melnturt aged 78 died at his home after paralysis. He was a Civil War veteran and survived by his wife. Funeral services were held at his residence and the remains were taken to Arwin for interment.
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John Melntraff
Melnturt Ta
Arwin
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OY H. Lyle
Tenn
Maranchunetts
Sen
Gardner
George Barnes
Cardeas
United States
All the Nations
Lone
Tennessee Legislature Working
F.C. Dickens
Mann-Pierce Co
West Main Street
Frank Taylor
Pipteen
John Bull
North Sea
Germany
Falkland Islands
Emden
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Liban
Zarmouth
Thun
Mogland
Chillian
Hkien
Kes
Europe
Centurion
Norway
Furnes
Rotterdam
Dundonold
Kil Imilions
Earl of
Dundenold
Tipperary
Landis
Tower
ATD
John Melnturt
Uwe
Jonhnson City
Wm. H. Joseph Cooney
A. G. Nagel
The
Shop of Quality
Roan Street
King Building
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