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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
2
The note column reflects a tense local political scene with Prohibition figures, candidate alignments, and county results. It mentions John T. Cox, Nelson, Dick Barry, and Brownlow among others, recounting district majorities and party dynamics, plus satirical takes on national papers and events.
The speaker lauds the large audience at the Opera House and declares the race over and the results favorable. He notes Brownlow’s shrinking majorities across several counties, predicts Col Brownlow’s defeat, and pledges continued public service while urging subscription payments. The piece previews Monday’s mayoral nominating gathering with Dr. Walter Miller proposed as a strong candidate.
The community expresses sympathy for Mr and Mrs H H Lyle after the sudden death of their seven year old son Willie from cholera morbus. He was stricken at 10 AM and died at 7 10 PM Thursday at the parents home. Burial was at Barton farm three miles west of the city.
A vintage advertisement compares children to young plants and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a solution for weakness and poor growth. It claims the product feeds and strengthens children, offering a free sample and listing price as one dollar at druggists.
A list from Prof. Gannett of about ten thousand U.S. place names and origins includes Tennessee towns and counties. Entries name Adams, Alamo, Brentwood, Camden, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and many others with origins ranging from individuals and places to historical figures and Indian words. Additional local notes mention Brownlow’s election, Cy Lyle, and various Tennessee political hot topics of the period.
By order of the United States Circuit Court the Watauga Land Company lands and town lots near Elizabethton will be sold at public auction on November 20, 1902. The listing includes several farms totaling hundreds of acres and several buildings including offices, cottages, a hotel frame, a factory, and valuable town lots. Titles guaranteed and sales subject to court confirmation. sought by receivers Henry W. Corrin and Ler F. BR of Elizabethton and Washington.
The article notes Walter P. Brownlow a Republican, re-elected to Congress from the First District, with commentary on his adversaries and regional political pressures. It also references historical vote margins for Grover Cleveland and Odell, alongside satirical local commentary about public figures and domestic life.
Notice to customers from Watauga Lighting and Power announces a rate increase for commercial arc lamps from 3.75 to 4.00 per month, with incandescent meter rates and rebates tied to average lamp burning. The plan explains calculation examples, meter readings, and conditions, including all wiring costs borne by customers.
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