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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
2
Fragmentary item shows a Thursday publication note referencing Pantomes in Jonmson City with stray words tea class and mail. lacks coherent facts or named entities beyond place names.
The article debates Gen. Cates opinion on Gov. Hooper's appointment of Judge Cate. It speculates the selection may reflect a lack of competent Republicans in West Tennessee and a belief that such reasoning could violate the law.
In Celba Honduras March 1 Gen Manuel Bonilla threatens to end the armistice if a provisional president is not chosen today. Bonilla demands one of his three candidates as a condition for peace and rejects any Zelayan ally. Gen Maximo B Rosales, peace envoy for President Davila, returned aboard the US gunboat Wheeling after talks without an agreement.
Two persons were converted and two reclaimed at revival services at First Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday. Rev Ketron spoke on the first Psalm in the afternoon altar call. In the evening the text was And yet there is room with several coming forward and being saved. Services at the usual hours today.
Bristol March 1 Dr R Reed chair of church history at Columbia seminary will preach the baccalaureate sermon of King College in University city the last Sunday in May Reed was in the first graduating class of King College and is now a leading figure in southern theology and education. King College reports its largest enrollment in years.
A legislative committee appointed to inspect the state normal schools will tour Johnson City on Monday to review progress at the East Tennessee normal. During their stay the visitors will be hosted by the Commercial Club and shown a thriving mountain town, noted as a candidate for a state project.
M Harrington of Harrington Manufacturis Co. writes that after years of digestion and constipation trouble, Dr Gatwell's Syrup Pepsin cured him and made a new man. He guarantees the product to do what it claims and offers a free sample bottle by mail. Sold by dealers at 50 cents and 1.00 a bottle.
Bristol reports an 8 year old boy, Paul Smith, son of contractor Robert H. Smith, was shot while walking near his home. A bullet pierced his coat and clothing but lodged in his body without hitting the intestines. Doctors say slight shift would have likely been fatal. No suspects or motive are known.
Washington March 1 If the district commissioners consider taxing and tagging cats for germs women in the capital may demand beards and mustaches be taxed and tagged as well Health officials say fur germs could spread disease and keep the Red Cross busy
Wendell Burnett Starbird a leading Erie County lawyer married Miss Minnetta Dorothea May, once the first Mrs Starbird’s maid before her death. The couple wed Saturday in Sandusky and kept the ceremony secret until today as friends learned of their Chicago honeymoon plans. Starbird is 54, his bride 23.
Washington March 1 Congressman Massey and Representative-elect Sells clash over Greeneville postmaster. Massey reports the president will appoint his candidate J. W. Howard if acceptable. Sells backs Wim, Suseng and cites a letter from Howard to Governor Hooper agreeing to prison warden duties to block Howard’s reappointment, though Howard prefers his current post.
San Francisco March 1 Abraham Ruef was granted a seven day stay of execution of judgment to settle up his affairs before reporting to San Quentin to serve a fourteen year term for bribery.
Editors representing advertising and publishing interests in the middle and far west urged President Taft to order a thorough investigation into magazine postage rate increases before action. Pro. Gray’s condition improves and he may attend Whitya. Fred B. Frazier, elementary school tapepee for the state, will attend the ed...
Captain Coy plans a farewell service Sunday at 2 30 PM at Munsey Memorial church with all city ministers taking part He will give an account of his stewardship and praises the generous public support from Johnson City and church societies He hopes to return to the field soon after leaving this assignment.
The Claiborne Progress protests potential redistricting aims to exclude Claiborne County from the First district. The paper declares long-standing allegiance to the First, joking that local mascots Gloomy Gus Jeff Matt and Fido would be displaced, and urges keeping Claiborne in the First amid political reshuffling.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal laxative cure for constipation indigestion liver trouble flatulence heartburn sour stomach and related stomach bowel and liver diseases for all ages. It claims guaranteed results and offers a free sample by mail with Monticello Illinois address. J L Hilbert of Jonesboro was the subject of attorney J R Gardner yesterday.
President Galbreath reports a firefight with fate as Carl Lewis and Sherman Goode, both fourteen, strayed from Handley, entered an abandoned mine, burned clothing for fuel, and were found nearly frozen. A dog led rescuers to the site. one boy remained with them until rescue.
Washington March 1 The omnibus claims bill with Tennessee taking 22 percent of war claims is in danger. French spoliation claims are blocking the senate end. Congress Austin still hopes the measure can be saved through compromise.
Judge P Q Miller presided over two marriages yesterday. At the Soldiers' Home near the north gate he wed Milton Lewis, a sliding trombone player in the Home band, to Emma Stout. In the afternoon, at Mrs Hampton's home on North Main Street, he joined Tiane Human and Phoebe Stuart in matrimony.
The Martha Washington Concert Company presented a high quality program Monday night in Johnson City. Prof. Davidson impressed with mastery, Miss Hollingsworth charmed listeners, and Miss Sams showcased remarkable vocal range and accuracy. Miss Weiler energized the piano duo with Prof. Davidson as the audience praised the performance and Johnson City celebrated local talent.
The Tuesday Bridge Club gathered Tuesday evening to include husbands. Six tables hostedbridge with Mrs. Gooch Vaughan winning the club slate and W J Exum taking the gentleman’s prize a book. A two course salad luncheon with ices was served. Participants included Mr and Mrs Be Jew Mr and Mrs Exum Mr and Mrs Jennings Mr and Mrs Carpenter Mr and Mrs Cargille Mrs Gooch Vaughan Mr and Mrs Morison Mr and Mrs Robertson Mr and Mrs McLaughlin Miss Coe and Miss Kathleen Dickinson plus Messrs Coe and Hogan.
Embroidery Club members gathered yesterday afternoon at the Soldiers Home with Mrs. Charles Deaderick, featuring a guessing contest won by Miss Roma Eiseman who received a dainty apron. The M G R Club met at Mrs. Morison’s Fainwood home, with Five Hundred and prize went to Mrs J J Mc Laughlin, followed by a salad course. X Y Z club met at Miss Ethel Barton’s Unaka Avenue home for a brief session and refreshments.
Washington March 1 The senate sustained William Lorimer s title to an Illinois seat by a 46 40 vote defeating Beveridge s resolution declaring him not legally elected Lorimer did not vote and Taliaferro sat but did not respond Aldrich was paired absent ill Sen Frazier and Terrell were anti Lorimer The hour s vote drew packed galleries as lawmakers debated the high profile contest between rival claimants.
Beginning with health as key to success this ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation indigestion and liver trouble. It claims the product will work and offers a trial before purchase from the Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois. Sold by druggists at one dollar per bottle.
Judge H N Cate assumed duties on the court of civil appeals in Jackson. No objections were raised and it is not improbable that the legality of his appointment will now be allowed to rest.
Seattle reports city papers show notices of the Chattanooga back home conference. Western towns form boosting clubs and publicity funds to counter the movement. Washington passes a law to pay a tax for advertising. The common people see little benefit from liberal railroad and timber corporate support. Many citizens seek a more temperate climate.
Nashville Feb 25 Janet D Ward aged 32 died at the state prison this morning from Minghs disease and tuberculosis, suffered for years. He was serving ten years for violation of the age of consent at the Odd Fellows home in Clarksville. Friends sought release so he could spend his final days with his wife who stood by him through his imprisonment.
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