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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1910
Page
2
Hal A Haynes signals desire to serve again as Chancellor in the First Chancery Division of Tennessee contingent on Republican renomination and election. He also announces candidacy for trustee of Washington County, aligned with the Democratic convention, and thanks supporters.
R C Warren declares candidacy for circuit court clerk subject to the Democratic convention in Jonesboro on April 1. He asks for support from voters and party members for the upcoming race.
A county court clerk hopeful announces candidacy subject to the Democratic convention on April 11. The statement mentions a campaign and references a person with a unclear signature. Further details are not provided in the available text.
A candidate for sheriff urges voters to support him at the Democratic convention or renomination. He asks for votes and influence based on his record in office and signs the note as W F Jones.
Laurenceburg Times reports on candidates for register of Washington county and Tennessee lawmakers as Democratic conventions approach in April. Endorsements highlight Judge John K. Shields and East Tennessee officials, while state election law delays ease and speculation grows about summer political shifts.
Miss May Ward as the Cash Girl drew large cultured crowds with a versatile act. The strong supporting company and superb scenery impressed, and the company announced an encore appearance at Memorial Hall tonight with ticket prices of 25 35 and 60 cents.
Richmond Va March 4 By a vote of two to defea ted the Strong bill providing for a popular vote on state wide prohibition It is understood to be the death knell of state wide prohibition so far as the present session of the general assembly is concerned
The Home Laundry Company held its annual meeting and found business in good condition. Officers and directors elected include H. R. Shipley as president, H. R. Parrott as vice president, and Frank Mountcastle as secretary and promoter, with N. Brown and Don Parsons among the directors. A separate note tells of a young woman receiving twelve stitches after a surgeon attempted an inappropriate kiss to her dog.
The Nashville Banner reports Tennessee Republicans will nominate a strong governor candidate and push to clear their ticket this year. It notes no fusion with Democrats is likely unless the fusionists back the Republican nominee. The piece aligns with President Taft’s plan to maintain solid party strength in the South.
The Nashville Tennessean reports trains on the Clinchfield and Ohio road will no longer stop at Love. Love becomes a flag station with no stops unless a passenger signals. The railroad commission ordered the change, making Love a non-sentimental flag stop on the main line.
One of Johnson City’s oldest citizens Tennessee Lusk died last Friday after a long feeble illness. Funeral services were held at his Fairview avenue home on Saturday at 3 PM conducted by Rev. Vaught and burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery.
Three cottages on Pea Street recently bought by Mike Dyer from Harney Burleson were burned Tuesday afternoon. Two were vacant, but the occupied one started the blaze and the structures stood close together, leading to all three being destroyed despite rapid intervention by the fire department.
Nashville March 7 Governor Patterson offers a reward of 8300 for the apprehension of unknown parties who set fire to the Bradley Furniture company plant in Elizabethton Carter county in September 1907.
Gov Patterson announced a reward of 850 dollars for information leading to the arrest of unknown parties who set fire to the Bradley Furniture plant in Elizabethton, Carter County, last September 1909.
J H Stallings died last Saturday after a long illness at his home on Division Street. He was 0 years old and had spent most of his life in Johnam City. Interment occurred in Oak Hill.
Lee and Company of Lynchburg Virginia issue a weekly price current listing dated March 10 detailing current demand and quotations for bacon beans beeswax butter dried apples eggs green apples oranges onions potatoes pork turkeys calves oats walnuts and various other commodities. The notice urges shipment of produce and marks for weight and quick delivery with notes on market demand and packing. It emphasizes higher markets for eggs and butter and invites trial shipments of fruits and vegetables.
Joseph Hillman and Joseph Max note the popular Captain Gy, and David W. Holmes returns from Birmingham to attend his mother’s funeral aged 92. Bob Davis, nearing 70, walks miles daily, recalling Civil War wounds. Samuel Thurston dies after a bull attack at the dairy pen.
Knoxville Tennessee March 4 The World Publishing Company has leased a building in Knoxville and is installing machinery for the third paper. The first issue date is not announced. The publication will be supported by the Patterson element of the Democratic party.
Abingdon Virginia will gain a $25,000 passenger depot with construction to start next month. The existing depot will be moved a short distance west, and the new building will rise in the park area adjacent to the town.
J A Pereyear of Nashville has leased the Jackson Daily Whig and Weekly Dispatch from A J McGehee and will assume business and editorial control. Carr Bros advertise fertilizer and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tabs are praised. DeArmond returns from Florida with his daughter and reports improvement.
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