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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
4
The former Soldiers' Home newswriter resumes the task for The Comet with plans for home stories as a feature. He partners with Mal, Lyle, and Chas. Moody by their permission and at the request of others who want him to continue in this line of work. The editor signs off as Kell, promising mission over muzzle.
A rambling camp bulletin notes Maj. Rosenbaum of the Inspector General’s office will visit next week. It catalogs arriving tourists, chaplains welcoming outside worshippers, modest wage hikes for hired hands, and efforts to replace shabby uniforms with olive wool. Personal vignettes include Dan Mitchell’s move to New Orleans, Corporal Lloyd’s Red Cross fundraising, and various soldiers’ idle, humorous exploits around camp life.
A local notice outlines quarterly pension increases for several named members from amounts including 15.00 to 30.00 and 16.50 to 21.60. It also mentions Captain Jon Tibbets of Marion and Geo Wehrle of Hampton visiting, and notes Sam Burchfield and Henry Knight among others. A side remark questions use of grounds for a chicken farm and fence erection under Order No 41144.
The government considers insuring every enlisted man against injury and death with a free life policy around four thousand dollars and allowances for disabling wounds. Backers cite faster aid to dependents and quicker benefits than pensions, while critics doubt long term viability and care needs. Gen Wood notes likely casualties of about sixty thousand per month during action, with many returning home for treatment and possible Soldier Homes care.
A list of names of members who have died since June 1 including Geo W Bell R B Rastus Geo Davis Frederick Johnson Edwin D Fister Benj F Simpson Alonzo Tenneson Oliver Macy J B Nawl Robt Johnson Abrahen Campbell Jacob Haylett Jis R Street J F Reynolds Wm Crowwell Benj Godby Marion Francis Nathat Childs Chas Jenson Joseph Imbautt Michael Logie Edward Wistoughby Gov W McNeal Capt D P Hyatt visits wife at Big Stone Gap.
Mes H T Shanks wife of the L and N Railway purchasing agent came from Louisville to visit her mother Mrs I B Nall at the Post Fund Hotel. Misses Alice and Mary Nelson Shanks stay a month and return with their mother Wednesday. Belle Lyle will accompany them home for a short visit. Frank Deaderick and daughter of Houston Texas are expected to visit Captain and Mrs C Y Peers and Rev Mr Tindell. Protestant chaplain here wins favor with his devoted congregation. Mrs L B Belfanyder left for Washington enroute to Bay City Michigan after a week with Maj E Troutman. Mrs VanCulin returned to Louisville after two weeks with Mrs I B Nall. E 8 Harrington bought a Dodge roadster. Rev Fr Mackin preached at Catholic chapel. Dr H C McNell named assistant surgeon, a Tennessean by birth, to boost social and professional life. Miss Ann Hacker of Washington visits Aunt Mrs Kyle M King. Mrs Tillie Cargille resigns as organist. Miss Hanohe dange of Johnson City succeeds. Rev Father Desmond named chaplain of the Second Tennessee Regiment. Mrs J C Ratliff joins the choir at Protestant Chapel. Mr and Mrs Will Deaderick and daughter visit Captain and Mrs Deaderick en route to Nak a Springs. Mrs Wm Fuqua leaves for Jonesboro to visit daughter Mrs S H L Cooper. Mrs Cole of New York visits her brother Jacob Van Pelt at the Post Fund hotel.
Johnson City resident Ross Webb has been named hospital druggist following C T Williams resignation. Webb brings years of pharmacy experience and a diploma proving he passed required tests. Senator Shields and McKellar endorsed his application and he started work Sunday.
A call to comrades to subscribe and support The Comet by cutting out pussy footing tactics. The piece urges loyal cooperation from every comrade to help make the paper the best Soldier Home publication in the United States and to swing into line with the effort.
Rep. John W. Longley of Kentucky introduces two pension bills. The first would raise Civil War veterans' rates, with $30 or $50 monthly tiers, starting after filing, aiding those in need with wages for assistance. The second bill seeks pensions for Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection survivors who are unable to perform manual labor, without proof of service origin, addressing testimony challenges and long efforts.
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