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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
4
Local names L O C Ar L N B Remine from Bristol and J H Eppa of Jonesboro visit the city on Tuesday and Tuesday. Numerous visitors from Knox, Greene, Hampton, Elk Park and Bristol are listed with brief mentions of meetings, guests, and social calls this week.
Chief of Police Jones resigns to canvass Washington county for his sheriff bid. He will leave the police post at 6 p.m. June 2, stating the move is not aimed at any candidate and he will not support anyone. Jones vows to leave a capable, clean administration and retires with public goodwill.
The waterworks bonds have arrived and the mortgage has been sent to New York for signing. Upon completion of minor arrangements and mortgage recording the funds will be released. Work is expected to start soon after money is received.
Nashville June 10 Overton Lea a leading Tennessee citizen and former capitalist dies in a Philadelphia hospital after a period of illness. He is survived by his wife Mrs William Robertson of Chattanooga and daughter Elizabeth Lea. Lea previously suffered an illness while at Atlantic City and was brought to Philadelphia for treatment Friday. Funeral arrangements noted to occur here.
Nashville Tennessee June 11 Horace E F Palmer former judge of the Tennessee court of civil appeals died at his Murfreesboro home at age 55 He was born September 26 1855 son of General Joseph D Palmer and Ophelia N Palmer He was mayor of Murfreesboro in 1885 a state legislator in 1889 and served on the court of civil appeals from 1907 to 1910 Palmer led the 1906 state democratic convention and presided over Stone River National Bank since 1901
The senator, ill for ten days, shows a nervous, weakened condition after a night of discomfort. Doctors do not confirm appendicitis but do not deny the possibility. Recovery period delays campaign progress as he may be unable to leave his room for several days.
Notice announces a ten room residence at 204 W Walnut Street for sale. If unsold by September first it will be offered for rent. Apply to G. W. Lee at 108 Spring Street near King Street, Teor.
Walter Bostic attempted to flee with a stolen ball bat and glove, sparking a chase by officers. He was pursued to near the Lee Hotel and captured by Isaac Ray, then sent to Jonesboro for detention.
Flagman Smith of the railroad who was jailed on the charge of murdering Mrs. Ernest Decantus and placing her body on a track has been released for lack of proof. No evidence proved his guilt.
At a Sunday meeting a committee was appointed to secure options on building sites for a new Presbyterian church or to advise on building on the present site. The First Presbyterian church is flourishing and plans for a new edifice are expected soon.
Bristol voters chose George M. Warren a young lawyer and Democratic nominee as mayor. He led rivals by about seven votes over independent Democrat 0. Hackett. Council members selected were BP Moore R. PF Wagner and Bt. 2. Cowan.
Nashville Tennessean reports Commissioner of Agriculture Bert Tipton has resigned for business reasons with resignation effective May 15. EO Luther promoted from chief clerk to assistant commissioner of agriculture for Rust Lennersee. T. G. Settle named to succeed Luther as clerk in immigration bureau.
Chattanooga June 12 Senator Jus B Frazier a governor candidate remains in bed with appendicitis feared to be the illness keeping him from public events and campaigning Meanwhile his condition is being monitored as the state party awaits his recovery and update on his campaign schedule.
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