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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
3
A local musician in Johnson City plans organizing a permanent male choir here likely 50 to 100 members. The concept mirrors a Swedish male choir style with inclusive training and some members may know music, while others have none. An announcement will follow about the organization timeline.
Washington March 27 The Agriculture Department announces readiness to begin purchasing land under the Weeks law for National Forests. Areas eyed include Appalachians and White Mountains with lands in Maine New Hampshire Maryland Virginia and several Southern states. payments target low-cost lands such as cut over or brush lands and small tracts may be offered to start the program.
Aurora Mo March 27 Dr D T Morra a prominent physician and his four children perished in a house fire that destroyed the Morris home three miles southeast of Aurora. The blaze ended in the total loss of the dwelling and claimed the doctor and all four youngsters.
Yesterday strong winds damaged utilities and a cottage under construction by Chas Weaver in Carnegie. Electric light poles were broken, and the unfinished mansard roof was completely wrecked as Boreas tested endurance throughout the day.
A big company and chorus will bring Buster Brown with Tige Mary Jane and a bright writer from a Pittsburg paper hailing it as an entertainment for young people and those who stay young. The show comes Thursday at Memorial Hall with ticket prices 35 50 75 and 1 dollars.
Nashville reports the Tennessee legislature reconvenes with plans to replace I B Tigrett and expand the state election commission from three to seven. The move aims for partisan balance between Democrats and Brownlow Republicans amid 1912 campaign hopes. Senator Luke Lee backs a conservative, unified approach to preserve party harmony and influence patronage.
Public discussion centers on which party caused unusual excess. Democrats condemn Republicans as the source, while Republicans push back against the accusation, urging accountability across the board.
A large audience filled the Christian church Monday for a Modern Woodmen of America meeting. Speakers included Hon. W. S. Johnson and Hon. Thos. H. Duffy from Dubuque Iowa. Duffy praised the organization and its Colorado Springs sanatorium with a $250000 fund.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a universal cure for constipation indigestion liver trouble flatulence heartburn and stomach disturbances. It claims guaranteed results and offers a free sample by mail from the Monticello address before purchase.
Washington dispatch reports 552 667 Tennessee voters aged 21 and over, out of a population of 2 184 799, with 652 067 males of voting age. Whites number 485 480, and blacks 119 142, reflecting gains since 1900, with county breakdowns showing white and colored counts for Carter Greene Johnson Sullivan Unicoi and Washington counties.
The City Drug Co reaffirms its role as agent for Zemo, the eczema and skin ailment remedy. The firm notes Zemo’s public favor as a cleansing external treatment and will offer limited free samples of the product and a booklet titled How to Preserve the Skin to skin sufferers testing its merit.
Maj. George O. Squier of the signal corps returned to the maneuver camp after a weeklong horseback trip along the Rio Grande to establish aeroplane scouting stations. To cut coal stocks, Black Mountain block is for sale at $8 per ton for delivery or $3.25 if charged. Carr Bros.
Four people died and five escaped after a fire at J Z Veach home four miles from Harrodsburg. Victims included Mrs Bridges and her three children. Veach and family escaped with minor burns. Mrs Bridges was visiting with her children on the second floor when the fire broke out. The house burned rapidly leaving charred remains of the Bridges trio in the ruins.
A bill filed in Greeneville chancery court seeks the appointment of a receiver for Patterson Lumber Co where N. P. Patterson serves as general manager alleging insolvency. Responses by Elberh Smith treasurer and J A Noone president were forwarded by attorney S C Williaiss. Irregularities in funds handling are denied as the case promises to draw wide interest. Company assets are estimated around 200 000 with liabilities disputed and unknown. Noone Lumber Co president J A Noone is in the city handling the case.
Society editor notes Mrs C C Biddle lists social items. Mrs A B Boyd returned from Roanoke Va after an extended visit to friends. Miss Thompale Baxter was indisposed yesterday and unable to meet her glasses at Burnett building. Mrs W S Johnson returned from Franklin Tenn where she was called due to her father's illness. Miss Elizabeth Mayes, guest of Miss Delia Stroud, leaves today for Nashville to resume duties in the state and superintendent of public instruction.
The Embroidery Club will meet with Mason Hardy at the residence of Mrs Frank Mounteasile on Watauga Avenue Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock.
Mr and Mrs A W Spencer issued invitations for an at home in honor of Mrs Wai Cass at their residence on Fairview avenue and Roan Street Friday evening at 5 o clock. J Cromsey hiss returned from a trip Wn Washington. Mrs N B Wooward of Knoxville accompanied her daughter and Mr W R King to Johnson City Sunday and will remain with Mrs King for several days.
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