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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
3
A report notes a business loss for Kivon City dated April 18, 1918, in Tennessee. The document cites an adverse event affecting the Aan Lu area and records the condition of the business at that date.
A local classified ad seeks breeding stock from Thompson's Ringlet Barred Rocks at 1 for 15 or 4 per 100. Also offers Thompson Single Comb Rhode Island Reds at 1 for 15, 2.25 for 50, Mammoth Pekin ducks at 1 each, Pearl Guinea 1 for 26, and M B Turkeys blue ribbon stock national strain 2 percent votes each. Mrs A C Herndon Ehoarts Va 1450ur.
John A. Dyer, aged local resident, died Friday afternoon after a fall in the Market Square Pressing Club area. An inquest found no foul play and attributed death to heart failure. Ed and Will Rhea were briefly detained but later released. Funeral held Monday at the family residence with Father Callahan. burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
Nashville reports Judge W. W. Farabough of Paris withdraws from the race for the Tennessee Supreme Bench May nomination. He cites inability to be nominated and endorses the convention nominee as a Democrat. Farabough is a well known state figure who has campaigned statewide.
A long list of residents and visitors frequent Johnson City this week. Names include Barnes, Mix Kate Metipadden, Albert Trussier, Mrs. D. H. Willard, J. Harv Winesett, J H. Sanders, A G Huusilston, Mrs. Lee F. Miller, attorney Epps, WG Garland, and Mrs. L J Gant among others. Several couples vacationed in Florida and Virginia visitors attended church and civic events. The Norfolk Virginian Pilot report notes Mrs. Grover Cleveland visiting Hampton Institute delegation in Princeton New Jersey. A health notice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion.
William Snodgrass, aged 82, died Thursday night at his son's home on Sixth Avenue. A veteran of the Mexican Cherokee and Civil wars, he had been active until a few days before death and was a lifelong Southern Methodist. Funeral services were held at the residence Friday morning conducted by Rev. W. M. Morrell, with burial in Mendota, Virginia.
Mrs J E Cox of Joliet Illinois expresses deep gratitude for a life saving remedy after severe coughing spells from typhoid pneumonia. She notes doctors and other medicines failed until Dr Kings New Discovery provided relief. Trials offered at Miller’s Drug Store.
Tomday evening this week Mr and Mrs M J Gamp hosted a dance in the new Guai p building on Main street. The spacious first floor and balcony offered an ideal ballroom and promenade with many society folks attending. Delicious ices were served. An unrelated ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a laxative, offering a free sample by mail from Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello IL.
A 450 page book titled Banking Reform Made Plain explains why banks fail every few years and how to prevent panics. Prepared under J. L. Laughlin of the University of Chicago, the work argues for centralized bank reserves and a broad market for commercial paper tied to agricultural and industrial trade.
Advert says Zemo cures worst eczema. Claims fast action sinks in and removes itching bleeding pimples with no grease. Sold by E W Rose Medicine Co. in St Louis and by City Drug Store in Johnson City.
Gov Ren W Hooper plans a trip from Nashville to Mooresburg near Morrintown then to Newport for an indefinite vacation. He has suffered a nervous illness but shows improvement and will rest with his family as doctors prescribe a thorough rest cure.
John A. Dyer born June 18 and died April 4 1912 oldest son of Mr and Mrs M P Dyer of this city. He was a young man of good habits and had many friends. The notice expresses religious reflections on death and eternal life, with the family conveying sorrow and faith as they look toward reunion beyond Time.
The testimonial notes Texana Admire from San Antonio praising Dr King New Life Pills for vitality. It claims benefits for stomach, liver and kidney troubles and advertises a 25 cent price at H. Miller's.
The next regular term of the civil appeals court will begin Monday May 13 in Knoxville Tennessee. The docket will follow a fixed order from First through Seventh with two weeks of daily hearing slots. James Roy deputy clerk notes cases from Jolson County will be called in order as they appear on the docket.
A health notice extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy for kidney trouble. It cites Johnson City residents Mr and Mrs J C Laws praising relief from backache and kidney symptoms. The ad urges purchasing through Whitehouse Drug Co with a 50 cent price and notes Foster Milburn Co as U S agents.
The Dyer family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and floral offerings after the death of their son John. They acknowledge continued attention and pray for blessings from the heavenly father. M. P. Dyer and Family.
Notice to creditors of Wo Webb deceased in Washington County Tennessee to file accounts and claims with the county court clerk by October 12, 1912. Claims not filed by then are forever barred in law and equity. April 1, 1912. W. Alatr Administrator.
In Johnson City Tennessee Chancery Court Thomas N Harris Hunter G Harris and Mildred Harris are named debtors in a bill by R L Hale Allee J Harris admx. An attachment was issued and publication ordered for four weeks in The Comet. Defendants must appear before the clerk and master by the first Monday in June to defend or the bill may be confessed. April 2 1912.
President Jacob Smith has appointed M. J. McLaughly, Joe Burke and Almon Gerard as the umpires for the Appalachian event.
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