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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented report from Chatumnooge News discusses Carmack’s murder context, political loyalties, and reactions from Redpath’s group. It notes uncertainty about Republican support, public statements on Ballot issues, and mentions John’s expertise on Chauhaliqua with expectations of Redpath’s response next year. The piece reflects unrest and lingering questions about responsibility and motives.
A largely attended Democratic gathering in Jonesboro nominated W. A. Maloney for Treasurer, Warren for Circuit Court Clerk, Sherrill for Lyons Taylor, and Dan E Fine as Tax Assessor. No nominations were made for county court clerk or register. The convention was led by W. Walker, with Walker and Kenneth Fine reelected as chairman and secretary of the county executive committee for two years.
Henry Hoss aged six died at his home twelve miles north of the city last Thursday. He was a farmer and long served in Washington County court. A Cheroke e Baptist Church member, he is survived by three children Calvin Hoss Bristol Cramp Moss Garbes aunt Mrs W Phelps Pulaski Vac. He was a cousin of Bishop F F Hoss. The funeral was held Friday at Cherokee Baptist Church by Rev J I Efnynek. Interment was made to the church cemetery.
Dayton A. Dobbs, of this city, was awarded the Doctor of Divinity degree by the Board of Trustees of Tusculum College at a recent meeting. Dobbs began his ministerial work about fourteen years ago and, during his pastorate at Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church in Johnson City, has helped the church and community grow. Friends and supporters will join in honoring him on this milestone recognition.
The World's Work lauds East Tennessee State Normal school in Johnson City for shaping rural education, praising President Sidney J. Gilbreath and a mission to serve thirty four counties. It describes facilities, agriculture and manual training, field outreach, and partnerships to promote consolidations and extended teacher training nationwide.
A long notice explains that candidates must decide eliminations themselves as the district committee refused to act. The six member committee to participate in the joint September 5 primary is named R. H. Martin Geo W. Doughty E G Alexander Paul G Divine A L Shipley and Will J Eavis with A L Shipley as chairman. The letter defends candidates against misreporting and states no candidate has been chosen for the progressive line.
Gussie Ellison a colored scrub girl was instantly killed when she fell through an elevator at the hospital at the Soldiers Home Wednesday afternoon. She was cleaning the stairway at the top of the shaft and became overbalanced falling to the floor below.
A candidate for the Tennessee General Assembly asks voters in Washington Greene and Unicot counties for support to succeed himself. He mentions his past postal duty and attention to constituents and promises to serve again if elected in November.
A Tennessee extension note outlines manure as a profitable soil amendment for corn. It cites long-term experiments, notably a Pennsylvania study, showing farmyard manure improving corn yields beyond standard fertilizer regimes. Six tons per acre raised average yields about 57.5 bushels, roughly 35 percent higher over 25 years, supporting manure's value after manuring.
A catalog of Regular and Press Bulletins from the Tennessee Experiment Station Knoxville detailing titles such as disease resistant clover selection, soils and fertilizers, soy beans versus cowpeas, dairy herd improvement, sheep and lamb production, tobacco insects, peach spraying, cattle tick, tomato resistance, liming, Cumberland plateau soils, highland rim soils, and dairy records keeping. Also notes on saving soy bean crops, seed rates, alfalfa stands, feeding tables, and resistant red clover preparation.
Cotton remains the leading crop in West Tennessee and across the Southern tier. The Tennessee Experiment Station tested many varieties and recommends two: Trice cotton from West Tennessee for its early maturity and medium large boll, and Cleveland Big Boll, a later, heavy yielding upland variety. Trice attracts attention in boll weevil regions and Tennessee seed is in strong demand.
Nashville May 2. Frank Avent defeated for railroad commissioner issued a formal statement praising his opponent and urging support for Gen N Welch. He thanks Tennessee Democrats, notes his term ends January, and expresses intent to pursue business while remaining loyal to the party and its leaders.
Judgment against Maj. Bo Stahlman proprietor of the Banner was entered by Chancellor Allison in Nashville. Stahlman must pay 98000 within ninety days or the court will sell Banner stock and other collateral to cover the debt. He already paid 42000 and contends the bank bought stock in the building company. The court ruled the bank's action legal.
A fragmentary item notes a discovery in Paris related to the Louvre reconstruction begun under Francis I. The ancient walls of the palace of the owl are said to show concrete use by builders in the sixteenth century during early modernization of the Louvre.
Tennessee graduates at Annapolis this year with class standings: Harrell 7, Hite 89, Bay 52, Thorn 110, Callahan 117, Latimer 124. Summers Parrot Wardware Company will close on four days at three o'clock during June July and Rupert Open until petition other week May 1561 91.
A jar guessing contest at Armithrust-Sith Parkin Company drew thousands of entries. The jar held 26,468 guesses and the winner Miss Uri Aureet guessed 26,465, with seven entrants within ten of the correct total.
An ordinance by Johnson City governing water charges for lawn and street sprinkling, detailing season dates March 15 to November 15, rate per front foot, early payment discounts, minimum charges, restricted hours, penalties for nonpayment, and retroactive rate rules. Effective after passage, with mayoral approval noted.
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