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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
2
March 7 1912 reports say democratic committees will reconvene in Nashville to seek harmony. Roosevelt is described as a unique politician who shifts stance daily while Wilson is skeptical of his recall idea. Bell and Massey face the National Congressional Committee as Hooper’s potential appointment sparks controversy.
The Watauga Tannery started work this week with a few men in the beam house filling vats with hides. Full production will take two to three months as more workers are added in all departments as progress continues.
Collins Company opened Saturday in the Taylor building on Spring Street offering clothing for the whole family. The store drew many visitors who praised the stock quality and completeness and the firm operates cash or credit sales as part of its multiple outlets.
The annual Tennessee Sunday School convention will be held in Memphis on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday June 12 13 and 14. Delegates include all pastors and superintendents and one delegate for every two members. For more information write to Joseph Carthel general secretary Room 64 Noel Stock Nashville Tennessee.
Mary Bailes, a seven year old from two miles northwest of Jonesboro, was badly burned when her clothing caught fire while standing before an open grate. Her mother wrapped a quilt around her to smother the flames. doctors report severe burns and little hope of recovery.
F M ington, president of Harrington Manufacturing Co., Peoria, testiies that years of indigestion and constipation improved after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He guarantees results and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Pepsin Syrup Co., 119 Caldwell Building, Monticello, IL. Sold by dealers nationwide.
Mareto near Greeneville Tennessee faces possible trial this week for a fatal criminal operation in Mie Elie D. Coe. Tra L Berry chief county detective says the strong evidence supports the Commonwealth case. Jurors for the March term are being examined with D. McFarland defending, Horver Castle of Detroit as counsel. The piece notes insomnia disorders and promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by dealers.
The seventh session program for the East Tennessee Educational Association is printed and being mailed to hundreds of teachers. March 1, 22, and 28 set the meeting dates at East Tennessee State Normal in Johnson City with many speakers and lodging arranged. Officers include Lowry, Brown, Haworth, Hodge Mathes, Hill, and a large executive committee with educators from Athens Knoxville and Greeneville. Bucklen’s Salve advertised for eczema and skin ailments at 25 cents.
Johnson City welcomes a new lumber and manufacturing concern led by Messrs Joe A. Wilson and Ferdinand Powell. The firm, named Wilson & Powell, plans a $40,000 capital, selects Carnegie site, expects occupancy in 30 days, and machinery in two months. Fifty workers start, payroll near 1.25 dollars daily, using Harrington farm timber bought for about 15,000 dollars. The company seeks around 20,000 cords of stave lumber.
Mrs. Elmer Sickler of Terre Haute Indiana recalls refusing surgery and using Cardui. She says the remedy helped her greatly and now she performs her own washing and ironing.
An article notes granite veins in New Hyeland show pink in Massachusetts gray in Connecticut and green in Vermont. Green granite is rare and notable with the largest columns supporting the Columbia University library dome.
An old time promotional notice touts Zemo and Zemo Soup as remedies for pimples blackheads eczema dandruff and scalp trouble. It asserts quick relief with one bottle and cake of soap, claiming universal availability from leading druggists in America and Johnson City.
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