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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
2
The note says Roosevelt aims to capture the Massachusetts delegation, reflecting a strong, decisive stance. Mention of Washington county delegates and Teddy points to a political contest and allocation of support in the upcoming period.
C H Lyle Jr was examined for entry to Annapolis and informed his name was posted as having passed. If he passes the forthcoming physical on Saturday he will near admiral status.
The good ladies of the city organized a Friday event tagging Shriners and citizens to support Memorial Hospital. Citizens responded nobly to the holdups for charity and the cause received about $200.
A humorous note in the Magnet laments the scarcity of babies in Unicoi county due to unhealthy climate. It cites $28,000 worth of infants arriving for homes and asks Bro. Cy Lyle of the Johnson City Comet how much value the home has received to date.
A Limestone village fire Wednesday evening destroyed Joe Posters livery barn and store, consuming five buildings including a blacksmith shop and a fertilizer house. Three horses and a mule perished, with losses estimated at about $5,000 no insurance. Women and children aided efforts to save other structures.
Wilbur Looper died after an accident at Hire Mfg Co Carnegie while attempting to fit a belt on a revolving pulley. He fell from a pile of rims, clothing torn from his body, arm torn off, rushed to Memorial Hospital and died that evening. Funeral held at home. Burial in Monte Vista cemetery.
At a central council meeting in Knoxville on April 22 the Tennessee Bar association selected Knoxville as the site for the 1912 convention and fixed June 25 as the date. The planning committee outlined entertainment and arrangements for a notable event in the association's history.
Rain did not dampen a Johnson City Shriner day with about 24 Nobles visiting from East Tennessee. A special train from Chattanooga and Knoxville carried crews including John Berry at the throttle. Novices performed feats for charity while Shriners in convict stripes entertained on Public Square. The banquet at the Gump Building followed by a ceremonial session at the Hippodrome drew wide praise from visitors.
J B Henry and Morgan residents praised the Nobles at a banquet that highlighted the visit of T W Frits Potentate of Chattanooga. Hon S Williams was named Deputy Illustrious Potentate for the Bristol Morris town area amid the celebrations. Also noted were Dr Fahrney's Teething Syrup and a hospital patient named Mise Ross with accompanying Dr Geo J Selle.
In harmony with the state party agreement two factions will select delegates to the state convention meeting in Nashville May 15. A mass convention is called at Jonesboro May 9 at noon to organize and handle related business. WN Walker chairs the Tallman Democratic Executive Committee. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended for indigestion and headaches.
The county party endorses Walter M. Cameron for railroad commissioner East Tennessee, praising him as lifelong Democrat, trusted executive, and capable business leader fit for competent administration.
Ten bids opened for the new county court house. J A Galyon of Knoxville won the contract at 44361 dollars, including tearing down the old structure and erecting a brick building nearly like the Blount county courthouse in Maryville, expected ready by fall. Court house officials relocate to the post office and nearby buildings during completion.
The Mothers' Association of West Bide school presents a society vaudeville at Memorial Hall next Monday afternoon and evening for the association's benefit. See the bugaboo girls Yama-Yama chorus and Yama dance with The Daisies and the Cow Girl Admission values 25c matinee 50c night 25c 0 and 50c
The Farmora Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Washington county will hold its annual meeting in Jones horn Town on Saturday May 4 1022 at seven oclock a m All policy holders are earnestly requested to be present W R Reeves President W R Squibb Sec Treas
The passage recalls Col. John Jacob Astor bidding farewell to his wife as boats pushed off. He asked to accompany her, was refused, then lighted a cigarette and quipped he would join her later, a vivid moment amid the departure scenes.
Advertises daily delivery of fresh caught fish at very low prices. Offers dressed or undressed fish in small lots including crOKers, large roe shad, gray trout, white fish, dressed Cary and sea bass, and salt mackerel with unit prices.
Local ad touts low prices on snap beans 9¢ per pound and onions by the bunch with tomatoes, lettuce, greens and other produce. It promises wholesale-style pricing on flour meal and chop, sugar at 6¢ per pound, cash for country produce and fat beef cattle, and a money-back policy if not satisfactory.
The Comet offers a special club rate with The Memphis Weekly Commercial Appeal. Buy both papers for $1.00 cash, equal to The Comet’s regular price, aiming to attract new subscribers to Southern readers.
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