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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1911

Page

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Acquitted of Charge in Goodpasture Bribery Case

Nashville June 24 The jury found EB Goodpasture not guilty after a three day trial charged with bribery of Representative J McDonald Overton County The defense sought dismissal citing lack of proof The verdict followed brief jury instructions and a quick deliberation Nashville June 25 Reports say Goodpasture may sue Tennessee Anti Saloon League president HB Warre for damages and both sides threaten action against others involved.

Nashville EB. Cu, Goodpasture J. McDonald Overton County Nell Consulta Goodpasture Tenn E. C. Goodpasture HB. Warre Tennessee Anti-Saloon League Vanderbilt University Carre State McDonald

Defense attorney used Nes McDonald in trial bias claims

The defense's tool Nes McDonald is cited as helping bias admit on the stand that Noeper Len and Stahlman attended a meeting at the Stahlian building where fusion was urged from the state. They allegedly pressured witnesses to say Johnsons told bers their expenses would be paid. Goodpasture asserts grounds for a damage suit against Carre and actions against Melowall for perjury.

Nes McDonald Noeper Len Stahlman Stahlian Fusion Johnionns Tei Bers Lis Carre Melowall

I had lost much blood and grew weak until Dr Kings New Discovery helped

Newark man James Mershan recounts a long battle with illness from hemorrhages to near death. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with rapid improvement after weeks of weakness for lung trouble and persistent coughs. A trial bottle is offered free, guaranteed by H C Miller.

James 8. Mershan Newark N.J Dr. King H.C. Miller

Colored normal institute in session at Langston High

County Superintendent Depew calls the Langston high school colored normal in Johnson City a success. Prof. James N. Ervin leads the program with Mrs. Winkler and Miss Dobbs assisting. emphasis on teaching methods over exam review. enrollment exceeds expectations and interest remains high.

Langston High School Depew Jas. N. Ervin Johnson City Winkler East Tennessee

Family remedy touted by Mancie resident

Mrs. Murray of Mancie Indiana praises Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a reliable family remedy for constipation and digestion. She claims a bottle lasts five years and notes the product is guaranteed and sold by druggists for one dollar a bottle with free samples available by sending address to the Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois.

Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwells Bldg Monticello, Il

Elk Park News reports visiting relatives and a mine tragedy

Misses Helen and Rosalie Vance of Johnson City Tenn visit their grandfather G H Angel in Elk Park. Wesley Hampton arrives from Johnson City in weak health and is taken to Willis Hicks’s home. A severe accident at Cranberry iron ore mines fatally injures L Tel ly, 71, when a drill hit a loaded hole causing an explosion. Interment is in Elk Park cemetery. Mrs Tolley returns to her father O G Cook’s home.

Helen and Rosalie Vance Johnson City Tenn G. H. Angel Wesley Hampton Willis Hicks Cranberry L. ©. Tel Fy Mr. Telley Elk Park

Memphis to Bristol highway logators visit Johnson City

The Memphis to Bristol highway locating party, with local business leaders, toured the Soldiers' Home in Johnson City. Governor Smith hosted them, and visitors praised the home and route from Knoxville to Johnson City. A July 1 Harriman meeting will name the chosen route with an area pledge to guarantee construction.

Jerre Whitson Charles ©. Gilbert James Palmer J. Young Felix Cheatham Nashville George W. Cline John P. Smith Knoxville Johnson City Als P Purdue C. Williams E. B. Hensley Washington M. J. Caples O. Railway Washington County

Zemo Promises Swift Cure for Infant Skin Ailments

An advertisement touts Zemo as a permanent remedy for prickly heat, rashes, hives, and eczema in babies and adults. It claims many parents have been helped, guarantees refunds if the first bottle fails, and notes availability through druggists and Johnson City agents The City Drug Co.

Zemo Johnson City The City Drug Co

Signals of Distress and Local Notes in Watauga

Watauga items warn of kidney illness and urge Duan’s Kidney Pills with testimonials from Johnson City. Also promote Chamberlain’s tablets for digestion, note local travels, upcoming Methodist church event, and farmers finishing wheat harvest with reports from nearby residents and businesses.

Southern railway to exhibit southeast resources at Knoxville exposition

Knoxville June 26 The Southern railway will present an attractive display at the Appalachian Exposition in Knoxville from September 11 to October 1, 1911. The exhibit will feature cereals cotton tobacco legumes vegetables fruits and forest products plus manufactured woods. It aims to show the south’s possibilities and attract visitors and residents to stay rather than migrate, reinforcing the region’s desirability.

Knoxville Southeast South Southern Railway

Cardul Promises Relief for Female Troubles Across Years

Mrs C J Rents T writes that three years of female troubles left her exhausted and unable to work. After taking Cardul as directed she regained strength and can do all her work without suffering. The remedy is advertised as addressing backache headaches nervousness dragging sensations and general misery.

Adel C.J. Rents Cardul Cardus

Lecture on Hine Arte and fine arts praised at First Presbyterian

Dr John Len Allison delivered a Tuesday evening lecture on the "Hine Arte" at the First Presbyterian Church. The talk covered sculpture painting poetry architecture and music with detailed references to major artists and works. Musical numbers by Appalachian Mile Quartette a bass solo and a duet augmented the program.

John Len Allison Agen Sui Vol. Quayle Sydney Carton Lee Jackson Wendling Mishop Hoss Allison Venus de Milo Appello Bellvedere Niobe Gladiator Michelangelo Anelo Raphael Reuben Milet Appalachian Mile Quartette Mr. Cooke Anna Barlow Thobert Lyte Mary Lyle

Road Improvement Train to Visit Johnson City

The Southern railway and United States office of public roads sponsor a free Good Roads School on Wheels tour. Lectures and demonstrations explain road building and repair with working models and a gasoline engine demonstration. Officials urge all county officers and residents to attend on July 6 at 10 a.m.

Southern Railway United States Office of Public Roads Johnson City D. H. Winston W. N. Fairbanks W. J. Hurlbut Land and Industrial Department The Finley South Richmond Mobile Ala

Soldiers Lose in Bristol Umpire Sparks Town Debate

Local chatter centers on a close game where the Soldiers did not win. Reports credit or condemn umpire McLaughlin with disputed decisions. Garner pitched for the winning side and Dubbs commented after the match.

Bristol Raw McLaughlin Garner Pites Dubbs Cays

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