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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
2
A magazine of editorials from July 13 1951 decries Gov Hooper’s session actions as harmful to the sinking fund and public finances. It notes Postmaster appointment praise, party machine influence, and calls Taft and Clark into a broader political reckoning while citing the Chattanooga Times and Rockwood Times.
Debated street car extension to the normal school continues with a stalemate over who bears construction costs. Johnson City Traction had promised a line to the normal within nine months of franchise grant, but start remains unseen. Carter property and old franchise routes complicate plans as the community awaits a solution before school opens.
The city council and contractor W. C. Hwanwiek face a stalled water system contract. The board met all morning with no conclusion and adjourned at noon. The board may annul the present contract or start anew, while the contractor plans to resist. The next meeting awaits the contractor’s Missouri attorney’s arrival.
Nashville July 11 The state funding board re elected Gov Hooper as chairman and J C Beasley of Murfreesboro as secretary Beasley replaces Gev Blake and will also serve as secretary to the state board of equalizers The duties will include refunding an 11 000 000 debt within two years Beasley a former member of the Fifty seventh General Assembly and Rutherford County representative is identified as a regular Democrat.
H. Thompson, member of the state board of education, reports the board met three days in Nashville last week with substantial action. Orders were placed for seats, desks, and chairs for Johnson City and Murfreesboro normal institutes. A committee will seek funds from Andrew Carnegie for libraries, to be headed by Gov. Ben Hooper, with members Brister, Bynum, Todd, Thompson, and Tuck. The next meeting is set for July 25 in Nashville.
Nashville July 10. Amendments to Tennessee constitution declared invalid for passing only two readings and lacking a ratification act. Proposals would have extended governor's term to four years and moved electing state comptroller treasurer and secretary of state to popular vote. Officials cited carelessness and weak procedures.
A large group of representatives sang on the front gallery of the capitol Thursday evening before the night session. They sang When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder I'll Be There as a humorist quipped that many may not be there when the next general assembly is called.
Firemen were called to Dr J B F Dice’s Morristown home on the Fourth of July after a kitchen blaze started by a quer. The blaze was extinguished before serious damage occurred.
Bristol beat Johnson City 2 to 0 in a tense game on July 6 with late Bristol runs tied to errors. The Bristol offense, led by Alexander and Shaw, capitalized on Johnson City miscues, while Johnson City failed to score despite several threats. Donahue umpired.
Nashville on July 2 announced H. O. Remine of Greeneville has been appointed feed inspector for East Tennessee.
Mrs J C Bowman Swadley 64 died Friday night at her home two miles north of the city from complications of diseases. A member of the Brethren church, she is survived by her husband, children Laula Delia Maury Barnes William Jon Clifford, brothers J C Bowman Knob Creek H K Bowman Watauga J C Bowman Colfax Wash., sisters Mrs Mary White Knob Creek Mrs Isaac Hartell Texas and Mrs Julia Sanders Illinois. Funeral from the home Sunday at 9 30 interment Bowman cemetery Knob Creek.
The court of civil appeals on Saturday released opinions including affirmations and reversals across multiple law causes in Washington, Carter, Unicoi counties. Cases cited include U C and O Railway Co against Anderson and DeArmond, with several reversals and remands noted, plus a praise for Dr Kings New Life Pills from Rev H Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa, sold at H C Miller's.
Washington July 8 Two bills target traffic in intoxicants across state lines. Rep Roddenberg of Georgia proposes prohibiting mail advertising or offers for sale in dry areas and restricting collection of a special tax for liquor commerce in states banning intoxicants.
Nashville July 7 Changes in the state prison system took effect today with Gov Hooper appointees sworn in J S Beasley Centreville fills vacancy from H B Morrow Nashville and J W Kasary Lexington fills vacancy from M M Marshall Dyersburg sworn as commissioner Ernest Fry Camden sworn in as warden succeeding Matt Rice Nashville A shakeup of guards and staff is expected soon.
Johnson City residents report relief from back pain and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Whitehouse Drug Co. Annie B. Dinkie of 600 W Main St, Dubuson City, Tenn, claims her symptoms including dizziness and headaches improved quickly and long lasting. Forsale by all dealers, 50 cents, Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
Knoxville reports Representative Harmon Kries plans to distribute the $200 extra pay voted by the legislature among four local charities or pantries, saying he has no use for the money and wishes to help others. He notes the act of giving aligns with his beliefs and serves the community.
Gus D Moore died last Saturday afternoon at his city home after a brief fever. He was 1 years of 20 and a faithful employee of the Watauge Tinners for sixteen years. The funeral escorted by family and friends was held at the old family cemetery on Baltal Ridge with burial according to the order.
The Salvation Army through Captain Coy has arranged an outing for poor mothers and children next Thursday at the Soldiers' Home. Encouragement for contributions is urged to support Anis] Ganse and keep the event lively, providing a day of rest and pleasure for recipients.
Nashville July 10. The question of calling an extra legislative session has been mentioned to Governor Hooper and is under advisement. The main reason cited is the legislature’s adjournment without a section on refunding the state debt due in 1918. The governor has made no decision.
RT Williams removal creates vacancy in Watsoga Valley garter county. Mrs J N Rasor wife of Dr Rasor appointed to fill the post as no vacancy remaining.
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