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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

1

Writ in Chancery Challenges State Board Election Law

Complainants including RH Richardson Robertson and F A Raht as members of the State Board of Elections accuse S M Young Tigrett and Maynard of illegal appointment. The bill seeks to restrain Comptroller Dibrell and Treasurer Folk from paying funds to the defendants and argues the 1909 election law is unconstitutional and void in multiple provisions. The case, filed in Davidson County Chancery, will proceed with a hearing before Chancellor Allison.

Je! McCain State Board of Elections New Suite Board Young Nashville American State Board James ©. Bradford John J. Vertrees D. B. Puryear R. Richardson Nathan G. Robertson FA. Rat Frank Dibreli Beau FB Btaute Tigrett Maynard Allison Tennessee M. Young Chancery Court Davidson County Tenn John Allison Chancery Nashville RH. Richardson Wilson County A. Raht Coffee County Denn Ue State Board of Elections Renu B. Folk Davide JSON County State of Tennesse Tennes Senate House of Representative

Political Board Members Seek Ability to Act

The document records Tennessee election board members stating they are ready to perform duties but are hindered by a cited act. It references a February 12 1909 General Assembly act amending the state elections board law, originally approved April 12 1907 as Chapter 435, outlining appointment terms and powers.

Olnt General Assembly State Board of Elections Stat State of Tennessee Senate Genera Assembly Mem Fiat Aaid Board Cntry State Board House of Representatives Board of Elections House Sab! Board General Assembly of Acts of Tnt

Unclear text fragment on state election board members

Fragmentary OCR notes describe legal action alleging noncompliance with the 1900 act and an attempted General Assembly election of state board of elections members including M. Young Maynard and I. B. Tigrett for specified terms.

Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Sheriff in 1908 Tennessee

A testimonial from Raynardaville sheriff union co. reports relief from inflammatory rheumatism after using Rheumathol. The note swears before a Clark Circuit Court official in November 1908. Includes claims of swelling reduction and pain relief and advertising lines for the medicine sold in various towns.

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