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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
2
The Knoxville Journal and Tribune quotes Tennessee governors and literary chatter on Eula Wheeler Wilcox and Ellinor Glyn. The Nashville American comments on Anglo literary tastes and American male readers amid broader political notes from Tennessee.
Judge A J Tyler of the First Judicial Circuit Tennessee, after months at his brother’s home in Auburn Nebraska, reports rapid improvement from Viking treatment and plans to return to Bristol August 1 to resume his work on the bench relieving special Judge W T Coleman of Sneedville. Friends in Knoxville and beyond express hopes for his speedy restoration.
Watauga Lodge No 210 will hold its annual memorial service next Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev A A Ferguson formerly of this city but now of Kinston N C will deliver the memorial sermon at Christon Church. Odd Fellows and families are invited. Members meet at Watauga Lodge room on Market Street at 1 30 sharp to march to the church.
Jay White, a fifteen year old boy, drowned in the Watauga River near Piney Flats, Tennessee, Tuesday afternoon when the skiff they occupied capsized in rapids. His companion swam ashore. White's body was recovered and brought to Johnson City. Funeral services were held at the late residence and he was buried in Montevista Cemetery.
The body of Randall M. Kent, about 24, a civil engineer on the C C and C railway, was recovered from the Noladhucky river near Unaka Springs. He drowned Tuesday while fishing after a killed fish, four miles from his last sighting. friends dredged the river to recover him and the remains were sent to Max Meadows, Va.
The Mighty Haag Railroad Shows roll into Johnson City about 4% o'clock from Morristown. Unloading begins around five, with afternoon and evening performances planned. The piece promises an improved unloading system unseen in prior tours and invites those unfamiliar with big show arrivals to witness the spectacle.
Intermate friends and relatives have been advised that on June 16 at the bride's home near Embeville W. R. Pouder of this city will wed Miss Lucy Broyles an exceedingly attractive young lady. Mr Pouder is one of our best young men and fully deserves the life partner he is acquiring.
An advertisement claims a constitutional remedy for deafness due to catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for an incurable case. It asserts catarrh inflames mucous linings and that treating the mucous surfaces can restore hearing, urging readers to send for circulars and visit local druggists for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.
An advertisement urges women to use Cardul to prevent worsening pain and Cardus for long-standing troubles. It promises persistent use will help and targets those experiencing mild to severe symptoms related to women’s health.
Mrs L Eel of New Hartford Indiana says she suffered womb trouble for 24 years with nervousness and pain. After trying doctors and remedies she used Wine of Cardui and is now cured. She urges other afflicted women to try Cardui. Sold everywhere.
A memorial service in Johnson City honors Confederate dead at Knights of Pithins hall. After the exercises, graves will be decorated. Rev T G Davis led prayer, Miss Violet Fontaine played violin, Miss Louise Parsons read, Prof Samuel Lewis sang, Rev B Vaught gave the address, and Mrs Hugh Hill performed two vocal solos.
A lengthy revival led by John T. Brown and Samuel Lewis in Newcastle Ind at the Christian Church reaches a high point with 600-plus at Sunday school and 11 converts at the close of the service. By Tuesday night 28 more were baptized and total converts rise to 100 for the event. The revival features strong youth participation and a capacity crowd of about 1,000 audience on Tuesday night.
The Carolina, Cinchitec and Ohio railroad now operating Dante, Va. to Bostic, N C is expected to supply Seaboard with coal tonnage that could lift yearly earnings by about 400,000 to 800,000 dollars. The line has just begun operation and while early trade lagged, July should see about 70 coal cars daily handed to Seaboard, with potential for much larger tonnage later.
The Watauga Valley Partners Club has been awarded the contract to supply potatoes for One Soldiers Home for the next three months.
The new section commission announced additional East Tennessee county commissioners. Names listed include Green, James Allen, E A Lianens er, James 2, Hidde, and Hamblen appointee I M Carmichael. Hancock member J M Southern and others follow with W T Joleman and T T 10 Wills. United selections include A Y Deaderick, Dr O C Williams, and Isaac R Lave.
A warning about frequent constipation indigestion and related ailments in households. Promotes Dr Caldwell's Syn Pepsin as a guaranteed cure and suggests obtaining a free sample by mailing address to Pepsin Syrup Co. 119 Caldwell Ridge Monticello, All. Widely sold by druggists at one dollar per bottle.
The Commercial Club discussed a plan to donate 100000 and provide a site to locate the normal school buildings. Johnson City council agreed to contribute 50000 and the county court is to be asked for another 50000. A committee of George T. Wolford M. J. Gump and Thad A. Cox was named on normal school sites.
Sweet potato plants are prepared for shipment through July with one million plants tied in bundles and packed securely in boxes or baskets. Listings cite Hoperk, phone 85 42, Hugh Fy, Webb Johanon City Teun as contact points.
At a John Sevier chapter D A R meeting held in Mrs. 8 C Williams home officers for the year were elected Miss Arnell regent Mrs Osborne vice regent Mrs Kizer secretary Mrs Metager registrar Mrs 8 GC Williams treasurer Mrs Bowman historian Mrs George T Wolford and Mrs Atle Wood directors.
The fifteenth trans continental tour of The Mighty Haag Railroad Shows travels by special cars this year after fifteen years of wagon tours. Mr Haag promises more shows, clowns, music, and fine horses than ever before. The exhibit arrives in Johnson City on June 16.
Beginning June 2 regular mail service will be established on the north end of the C2 O from Johnson City to Dante. This will be a great blessing to the people along the line, giving rapid communication with the outside world. Puck notes a quote about the power of the will and a family with seven children and thirty-two grandchildren.
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