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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1911

Page

4

Love and Loyalty Echo at Odd Fellows Event

A large audience gathered at the Christian church for an Odd Fellows entertainment last night. Rev. Buchanan hosted and Hon. J. R. Gardner spoke on Love, citing Lincoln McKinley and Grant, while Gen. Price discussed truth and honesty, urging self, fellow man, and God for a clear life.

Christian Church Rev. Buchanan J. R. Gardner Buchanan Gardner Robt Lee North Gen. Grant Appomattox Memphis New World Granton John Howard Payne

Watauga News Items From Watauga Tenn May 5

Mrs Dinah Wray and Mrs Haynes of Pennnington Va spend a week with daughters then depart. J M Owens of Girard Ill visits relatives here, born near Milligan and left around 1890. Mrs T J Gibson ill at Watauga Flats. John B Smith born to Joel and Mrs Widener on the 3 in Bristol spends time here. Rev W E Morrell of Turkeytown on business in Johnson City. Mrs W B Reynolds and three daughters shop in Johnson City. Joseph P Morrell of Elizabethton on business. Methodist choir rehearses for dedication of new church next Sunday. G P Stovall of Bristol National Packing Co. visits. Chester Smalling and A L Dunlap Bristol traveling salesmen here this week.

Watauga Tenn Dinah Wray Haynes Pennnington JM. Owens Girard Milligan T. J. Gibson Watauga Flats Joel Widener John B. Smith Bristol W. E. Morrell Turkeytown Johnson City W. B. Reynolds Joseph P. Morrell Elizabethton Methodist Church G.P. Stovall National Packing Co Chester Smalling A. L. Dunlap

Alabama wing Tennessee legislature camp update

May 6 Birmingham reports no new offers or compromises from the Alabama wing of the Tennessee legislature. Speaker Johnsonius notes some Fusionists could secure Alabama jobs if the stay extends. McDonald Jay remains silent on the Goodpastora matter as plans point to a return home Wednesday unless a longer stay is advised.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Tennessee Johnsonius Wessesary McDonald Jay

Malaria Germs Fight in Swamps Mentioned as Carrier

A fragment claims malaria germs thrive in swamps bayous and lowlands causing ague chills fever and typhoid. It touts Electric Bitters as a cure destroying these germs and restoring health after three bottles used by Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina at H C Millers.

Fretwell Lucama N.C H. C. Miller's

Hyde's resignation accepted with regret

New York May 4 Mayor Gaynor acknowledged receipt of Charles H. Hyde's resignation as city chamberlain and said he would have to accept it with regret if the chamberlain pressed the issue. A separate notorious ad notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for burns and sores, urging trust in the product.

New York Gaynor Charles H. Hyde Bucklen H.C. Miller

Courier-Journal sample offer mixup notice

The notice advertises sample copies and rate options for The Courier Journal. It instructs readers to request a free sample from Courier Journal Company in Louisville, Kentucky while sending subscription orders to The Comet instead. The message repeats the publication names and directs proper sending addresses.

Courie-Journal Courier-Journal Company Louisville Comet Courier-Journal

Investigation of Falk books fuels Tennessee talk

In Nashville May talks swirl over alleged irregularities in ex State Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner Falk’s books. Experts from Frier wan Hardeman & Mathis have found possible issues like a paid 800 yearly bond premium from state funds and missing vouchers for insurance department expenses. A strict accounting is anticipated when the senate committee reports early in the week.

Nashville Capitol Beau E. Falk Senate Polk John I. Cox and McAlister Ling Frierwan, Hardeman & Mathis Fell Insurance Department T. B. Carroll Caroll Insurance Commissioner

No Danger of War With Japan Says Missionary

Nasheville May 4 Dr J Newton president of the School of Theology Kobe Japan says no danger of war between United States and Japan. He adds Japan is burdened with war debt and would lose England's friendship. if attacked by Japan Russia would retaliate.

Nasheville Dr. J. ©. Newton School of Theology Kobe Japan Board of Missions of Methodist Episcopal Church South United States Newton

Saved Child From Death by Dr King’s New Panacea

G T Richardson of Richardson's Mills Alabama recalls severe bronchial trouble in a child lasting a year with a constant cough. After trying many remedies and failing, one bottle of Dr King’s New Panacea cured the child completely. It claims to help coughs colds hoarseness lagrippe asthma croup and sore lungs with a trial bottle offered free and a price of one dollar.

G. T. Richardson Richardson’s Mills Ala H. C. Millers

Goodpasture Case With Grand Jury in Hville

The warrant against Judge RE Goodpasture for bribery or attempting to bribe has been placed before the division county grand jury for possible action. It is not yet taken up and likely awaits Mr. Melnati’s return with evidence. The attorney general states Dr. H J Carre filed the warrant on information and cannot easily provide testimony for a true bill. Greensburg druggist J L Howell praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as excellent.

Hville RE. C. Goodpasture Division County Melnati Avamtant H. J. Carre Informaton

Natural Gas Find Near Harriman Reported

A natural gas discovery eight miles from Harriman has led to ignition at twenty sites in the area. The initial find was by Mr. Howard on John Maupin’s farm, with expectations of potential further discoveries in gas or oil.

Harriman, May Howard John Maupin Ges

A Burglar's Awful Deed Paralyzes Home

A garbled notice references a burglar’s act leaving a residence paralyzed while touting Dr. King's New Life Pill as a cure for women. A misread quotation from Mrs. Fe Dunlap of Leadville Tenn mentions coin ion and female trouble and a reference to H C Miller.

Advance Guard of the Aviators Arrives for Bristol Event

Aviation men have begun arriving in Bristol as preparations for the three day event proceed. Dates set for May 18 19 and 20 with special rail rates arranged by the board of trade and requests for city flights flood in from enthusiasts of all ages.

Bristol May Board of Trade

Man Shot in Oklahoma City Strike Riot

Oklahoma City May 8 One man was shot and four others slightly injured during a clash between special police hired by the Oklahoma Street Railroad and sympathizers with striking workers. The company has declined to meet wage demands.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma Street Railroad Company

Practice and Precept on Farm Upbringing

A father instructs his 12 year old son to milk the cows feed the horses slop the pigs hunt eggs tend valves collect eggs stir the cream pump water and study his lessons before bed. He joins a farmers union to discuss how to keep boys on the farm.

Two Negroes Saved From Kentucky Mob

Lebanon Ky May 8 Pleadings by the mayor and prosecuting attorney swayed a mob surrounding Marion county jail threatening lynching two Negroes charged with the murder of Patrolman John A Robey Jesse Smith and James Buckner were spirited away for safe keeping by officials to prevent violence

Lebanon Marion County John A. Robey Jesse Smith James Buckner

Wade It Warm For Umps

Providence police with clubs and players surrounded umpires Pender and Murray at the end of a Eastern League game to protect them from a mob of about 6000 enraged fans. The visitors led 10 to 8 in the ninth when the game was halted to catch trains. One run had been scored by Providence with two men on and one out before the umpires called it. Two men were knocked down by police before order was restored.

Providence R. J Poice Pender Murray Rock Point

Catarrh Cure Promises Full Cure With Constitutional Treatment

The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease by acting on the blood and mucous membranes. It offers one hundred dollars for any case it cannot cure and invites testimonials. Also mentions a patent medicine for constipation.

Roward Tali Hall FJ. Cammey &Co Toledo

Vardaman Refuses Testimony At Brief Hearing

Jackson Miss May 8 Former Gov J K Vardaman, out of office three years, appeared before C J Moore ex auditor to answer a subpoena on alleged misapplied funds. He refused to testify, saying Moore lacked authority and the hearing ended abruptly.

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