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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1912

Page

2

Electors list and local office holders in Tennessee district

A historical OCR fragment lists presidential electors and local officials by county and district. Names include McBiwee Roane Haston Sidwell Warner Marshall Peek Robertson Whitthorne Suddath Baptist Tipton Buchanan Moore Jackson Jones Broyles with positions for Supreme Court judge Court of Civil Appeals judge and tax roles.

Plood Retil Peantdiu Thidley Porter Cy H Lyle Wiahington Frank M. McBiwee Roane A. B.C Haston van Buren Cy Sidwell Clay K. Warner Marshall G. KL Peek Robertson W.€. Whitthorne Maury Heron Person Suddath Baptist Tipton

Democratic candidates declare bids in Washington county

A stream of self announcement notices shows multiple Democrats and Republicans in Washington county declaring candidacy for local offices including sheriff tax assessor trustee and justice of the peace. The letters emphasize voter support and party loyalty amid ongoing political debate.

Washington County L. M. Broyles Tim Wereral Assembly Democrats Party Geo Ek. Duncan

Cy Lyle Honored by Tennessee Delegation Assist Secretary Role

In the convention’s permanent organization Cy H. Lyle of Johnson City Tennessee was elected as an assistant secretary. Lyle, described as capable, served during the nominating speeches and earned recognition from the Tennessee delegation at large. The item appears in a convention report from the Nashville Banner.

Cy H. Lyle Johnson City Tenn Tennessee Lyle Nashville

Patterson Seeks Flood Control and Democratic Victory

Malcolm R. Patterson issues a public statement urging federal action to control Mississippi floods and protect river lands from Arkansas to the Delta. He lauds Democratic ideals, attacks Republican misdeeds, and endorses Woodrow Wilson as the party's presidential nominee.

Mississippi River Tt Ig Mississippi United States Alleghany Range Rocky Mountains Metophis Shelby County Hilla Congress Tennessee Arkansas Delta Campaiy American Congress Republican Party Democratic Party Woodrow Wilson Malcolm R. Patterson

Special Assessments Meeting for District No 10 July 15 1912

Notice announces a regular meeting of the board of mayor and alderman in the court room at 7 p m July 15 1912 to levy special assessments for paving curb and gutters sewers drains and sidewalks on Unaka avenue between New Street and Montgomery Street. Owners of abutting property invited. Recorder Wo R Pouder signs.

Unaka Avenue New Street Montgomery Street General Assembly of Tennessee Wo. R. Pouder

Debtors in Chancery Held to Answer in Johnstown Case

A four week publication summons in Johns won Chey Comet orders Montray Realty Company and American Funding Corporation to appear before Special Clerk and Master at Johnson by an August Monday. The defendants are non residents and an attachment has been levied. failure to appear will lead to the bill being confessed and the case set for ex parte hearing.

Aity. Ht Dod Johnxson

Franchise Bill Amended Prompts City Oversight of Plant Purchase

The ordinance outlines rights and penalties for the grantee in installing a municipal gas plant. It covers option to buy the plant, arbitration to set a price, deposit requirements, bond conditions, and enforcement. It also restricts stock control by competing firms and mandates timely service connections to nearby consumers.

Tve Jaye Wranton Grantne Johnwon Comnlasion Neomdéston Herald Architeature Willy Liewanton Berwin Eridit Johnson City Peron Fem Purclaad

Militia Units Depart for Alabama Maneuver Camp

The Brownlow riflemen under Captain Lusk left Saturday morning for a training camp near Annie Ston, Alabama. Volunteers from Elizabethton Hampton and Bristol joined the local group and departed on a special train.

Brownlow Lusk Welt Maneuver Annieston Alabama Elizabethton Hanpton Bristol

Texas Wonder Promises Quick Kidney and Health Fix

A Texas Wonder remedy claims to remove gravel cure diabetes revive weak backs and address rheumatism and kidney and bladder irregularities for both men and women. It also purports to regulate bladder issues in children and offers mail order with a one dollar price for a two months course.

Texas B. W. Hall Oliver St St Louis

Local Store Promises Lower Prices and Fresh Goods

A neighborhood retailer touts growing business and low costs by skipping delivery, keeping, and rent. Advertising wholesale prices on staples like salt fish beans sugar lard flour and fresh meats. Promises daily fish deliveries and a new sanitary bakery, aiming to save customers money on nearly every item.

Experience of Johnson City Residents On Kidney Pills

Johnson City residents publish statements about Down's Kidney Pills. Vila Thoen recalls severe kidney pain a year ago and frequent secretions. After using the pills, back pain vanished and kidney function normalized. Sold by all dealers at 30 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is sole US agent. Remember the same—Don's one take no other.

Johnson City Pardue Hotel Tenn Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Donn

Primary Boards Named for State Augst Primary Elections

The State Primary Board has completed work and announced county primary boards for 96 counties for the August election. County boards will meet soon to organize and appoint election officers for wards and districts. Names listed include Carter county and Unicoi County members, Washington county officials, and others such as Dr A J Campbell, J T Perry, Thad A Cox, F C Reeves, George Campbell, and John Johnson City.

State Carter County A. J. Campbell J i T. Perry Wid Hyder Lizal J.J. Morrell Watuage Vatley Timerly Hampton Unicoi Ryburn JE. Beams J. J. Draper Erwin F. Be. Hannum Upicei Wiliam Peeblen Marbleton Washington County Thad A. Cox F.C. Reeves George Camp Johnson City J. & Prickett

Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies Promoted

An advertisement claims deafness stems from a chronic ear condition tied to the Eustachian tube and promotes Mall's Catarrh Cure as a guaranteed remedy. It offers a one hundred dollar reward for incurable cases and lists CBEART & CO of Toledo, Ohio as the purveyor.

Eutarrt Mall Cbeart & CO Toledo Sonstipanlo

Braemar Carnival to Spotlight Hampton August 17

Hampton residents plan Braemar Carnival on August 17 with running races potato races baseball and other athletic events. The program includes a new concrete swimming pool band concert outdoor dancing pavilion fireworks and special trains from several towns for return trips. Officers named J D Vachuss chairman Jos Harden secretary J E Nave treasurer K H Johnson press agent with committees for entertainment and more.

Hampton Braemar Bristol Johnson City Brull City Elizabethton Lampson East Tennessee J. D. Vaohuss Jos. Hardin J. E. Nave K. H. Johnson L. D. Ganteiger Feul & Wil

Hampton Day Invitation Sparks Community Contention

The athletic committee led by J. Mm. Shoun invites all residents including J. D. Vanhuss Squire Bramit W. J. Lee and Jos Hardin to Hampton for a day of activities promising the continuation of their lives. The message, though fragmentary, emphasizes a communal event.

Hams J.D. Vanhuss Squire Bramit W. J. Lee J. Mm. Shoun Jos, Hardin J. Bramit Everyboilly Hampton

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