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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1910
Page
2
A fragmented note by Haynes announces intent to seek renomination and re election for the position of trustee in Washington County Tennessee. He states service to the First Chan cery Division and indicates support from the Republican party while referencing the Democratic convention.
Warren urges voters to back Heck E flesireshnouee Wiat Tam in the circuit court clerk race subject to the Democratic convention in Jonesboro on April 11, 1910.
A candidate for County Court Clerk pledges support from the democratic convention on April 11. Farmers in Washington County are invited to two agricultural gatherings this month in Johnson City on March 25 and in Jonesboro on March 24. Notable speakers include Julia Thueson, WA Morgan, and T. B. Thackston, with talks aimed at improving farming practices.
W F Jones asks voters for renomination at the Democratic convention and cites two years in office. He asks support and influence on his record. The register date is April 11, with a note of W U Pierce also seeking support.
The Sunday school of Munsey Memorial church records heartfelt sorrow for the death of Mrs. Gertrude Range. She was gentle, kind, and devoted to faith, service, and her family. Resolutions express appreciation for her Christian life and request publication of the notice and a copy to the family. Katherine Owen, Mrs. Georgie Lawrence, Committee.
The Democratic party of Washington County calls a delegated convention at Jonestier Tennessee to nominate county officers and select delegates for state and district conventions. District conventions occur on the preceding Saturday with delegates named for the county meeting. Dated March 14, 10. W N Walker Chairman and Ed Boyd Jr Secretary.
A land company holding 1100 acres near Mount Mitchell announces surveying by engineers to plan a mountain town. The project, adjacent to the C. C. & L. railroad line, aims to develop a resort area for tourists and capitalize on the favorable climate.
Mrs Bertie Venable, 28, wife of G C Venable of North Roan street, died Tuesday morning after months of illness from intestinal consumption. She leaves a husband, two children, and a Crumley as her father in Bristol. Funeral service was held Wednesday at 10 p.m. at home, with interment at Morrison's chapel.
The New Model Mill invites Johnson City residents and visitors to its Saturday opening. Attendees will tour the large plant to inspect its cleanliness and workings, guided by employees. Mr Ring urges citizens and guests from nearby towns to attend, with special invitation to women and children.
Cupid’s darts hit home as multiple marriages are listed. James Conk wed Maggie Mord and Argil Clake tied Ida Ford. Noni Hodges married Els Piblows, Willian Milburn to Father Hutchenson, Gen. Jenkins to Bertie Hale, Walter Bowman to Gertrude Garst, and John Hale to Bekel Barnes. The Herald and Tribune plans more notices soon.
Janes A. Johnson denies discontinuing the Tennessee Equity of Elizabethton and says he has a contract with Hon. Sam R. Selly to publish the paper in his name, preserving its weekly issue as usual.
The specialist who attended Judge J C Richmond at Cate City yesterday returned to Richmond Virginia noting the judge is very sick yet has fighting chances to recover. The distinguished patient has been testing easier since Monday morning.
The Limestone Tennessee quarterly conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church convened Saturday and Sunday with well attended services and excellent sermons by Bros Teed and Bates. Prof IT Thompson spoke to a large audience Sunday night. Arnhurst and Lyte returned from Nashville Wednesday after attending Royal Arcanum Grand Council meeting where Arnhurst represented Jolson City Council and Lyte was elected Grand Council Orator.
Chancellor Hall H Haynes ruled Monday afternoon against granting an injunction to restrain Brownlow organizations from conducting congressional judicial senatorial and other primaries next Saturday. The court refused to prohibit the Republican congressional committee from holding a primary on March 19 despite arguments by Paul Divine C J B John for the plaintiff and J A Vines Robert Burrow and B Williams for the defense.
This morning Bert Jones was struck by a Southern passenger train leaving Fountain Square. He was carried several feet, shaken and bruised but without broken bones. Capt. Coy of the Salvation Army and Dr. Miller attended him at headquarters, where his condition was noted as serious for his wife and family.
Col Henry Brown and son of Greeneville have bought a site on the Carter properties near the Johnson City Foundry and Machine Works and will begin erecting a large concrete block and tile plant soon.
The 1910 market sheet from Lee & Company of Lynchburg lists current wholesale prices and demand for bacon, beans, butter, eggs, citrus, apples, potatoes, pork, poultry, and more. It details strong demand for many staples, notes fluctuating prices, and urges shipments of various produce with packing and tare instructions. The ad targets country producers, urging trial shipments and careful labeling. It also highlights seasonal demand patterns and regional price ranges for items like lard, flour, oats, and venison.
Mrs UO and Archer hosted the Y M C A club on Tuesday afternoon followed by Mrs Morgan entertaining at bridge with Mrs Gildersleeve’s guests Mesdames Decker and Horton of New York. Mr Crowder won a belt buckle prize as souvenirs were given. Refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs R T Slater request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Louise Stee to Dr Evan Berton on Wednesday morning March twenty third nineteen hundred ten at eleven o clock Broad Street Methodist Church Knoxville Tennessee Invitations announced by embossed cards received by friends of the contracting parties.
Last Saturday a fire at a stall in the John son City Floral Company office on Market intrect caused little damage before the fire department arrived. Suspected incendiaries. A fire door was open, valuables papers scattered, and a woman blamed her husband or someone near him.
Public sale of farm implements will be held on Saturday April 2 at 1 o'clock PM at my farm southeast of Johnson. The lot includes two-horse cultivators, single and double plows, grain driller, a wagon, harnesses, and related farming tools. Terms: cash in hand. sale conducted by auctioneer. (This March 16 1914)
The Law Court at Johnson City Washington County Tennessee orders publication for four weeks as required by law. Henry T Elile, a non resident, must appear before the court on the third Monday in April 1910 to answer the complainant's bill or defenses will be confessed. notice dated March 17, 1910.
A decree of the Chancery Court at Johnson City orders the sale of the J H Mosher property, in front of the courthouse on April 16, 1010, to the highest bidder with a 12 month credit and equity of redemption. Notes with security required. lien retained. This March 18 signed W Vars, Clerk and Master. A scientist claims hogs have souls but not those in a crowded railway car.
A public pro advertising piece argues that medical ethics should not bar physicians from promoting their services. It defends free press advertising as moral duty, cites Beecher, and rails against the old code, urging physicians to publish methods, successes, and disease lists, with address in Knoxville Tennessee. It claims a fully equipped office and guarantees cures for nervous and chronic diseases, inviting patients to call or write.
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