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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
8
J. Pridmore of the University of Tennessee argues for shallow rapid cultivation using weeders and harrows to conserve soil moisture, kill weeds, and promote healthier root growth. Deep plowing not essential. adjust number of cultivations to conditions and keep costs down.
Nashville Tenn June 22 Judge Dr Lansden who has been at the Yaxwvell house since last night was Monday afternoon removed to St Thomas hospital. He has slowly improved since Saturday night and wishes to return to Cookeville to recuperate but his physician advised postponing the trip and convalescence at St Thomas hospital was chosen.
Roy Mickey appointed manager of the Southern Express in Jolneon City. Mr. Hickey, longtime office employee and son of Mr. and Mrs. Ro L. Hickey, previously worked in the same office.
Washington June 22 The Supreme Court today upheld a Tennessee ruling that former slaves have no inheritable blood and cannot inherit property under ordinary rules of kinship.
James Burrow and J Wilbur Scott, well known Bristol youngsters, will undertake a several week trip to the western states with Jett Monday. They plan to return in September as reported by the Bristol Herald.
Mrs Chas Mallicote aged 44 of Pine Street died Saturday after a lingering illness. Daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth McNees she lived all her life in town. Survived by husband and five children. Funeral Sunday at 9:30 p.m. at Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Gilbert Glasn with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Indianapolis rate for the Modern Woodmen was substituted for the Chicago rate in the order bylaws at the triennial convention in Toledo. The Chicago rate had sparked insurgency, but insurgents failed to win lower salaries for top officers.
One hundred citizens of Tenncasto were appointed by the Andrew Jackson Memorial association as a special committee on the state memorial fund. Names include J. L. Brooks of this city John J. Cox Col Sam I King of Devwtat E Builer Mountain City.
A June 22 dispatch recalls Chas W Metcalf Sr aiding Kenneth D McKellar twenty one years earlier, launching the future congressman’s career and leading to McKellar’s later appointment of Metcalf Jr as Memphis postmaster. The piece also notes rail officials urging courteous public service and cites Fairfax Harrison’s railroad prologue.
President Harrison of Southern Railway issues a circular to all officers and employees stressing politeness and courtesy as a primary management rule. The message says a railroad is a public servant and success relies on efficient service and respectful treatment of patrons, regardless of business size.
The Democratic executive committee of Washington county is called to meet at the courthouse in Jonesboro Tennessee on Monday July 6 1914 at 1 PM to discuss plans for the August election and conduct other business. Members are urged to attend. W N Walker Chairman Kenneth Fine Secretary
Collector E. B. Craig warns all liquor dealers must obtain a special tax stamp by June 30 and cease operation on July 1 without the stamp. The notice cites penalties up to 5000 dollars and two years imprisonment for noncompliance and urges immediate filings with local agents or the Nashville internal revenue office.
Bristol Tennessee June 22 Capt and Mrs A B Simpson of Shawnee Oklahoma visit Capt Simpson and family. Capt Simpson a Santa Fe railway conductor for thirty years receives a long summer vacation to visit relatives and recall old days. He and family will spend a month at Linville North Carolina fishing trout and enjoying other amusements.
Nashville June 20 Gen T C Rye democratic nominee for governor will name his campaign committee soon. The Democratic state convention gave him power to appoint the committee to manage the race with emphasis on members’ time. The Burrow judicial race is directed by the state executive committee under Chairman Hull.
H. Kelley, arrested locally on forging charges and wanted in Sevier County, was escorted back by officers to await trial. He is the son of William Kelley, a farmer in Sevier County, and was taken into custody after attempting to secure money with a local bank check.
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