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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
2
The Memphis Commercial Appeal parodies national politics with mock phrases about Massey and a future candidate Hooper, while the Knoxville Journal issues a grand Greater Knoxville edition spanning five sections and sixty pages, praised as a great newspaper and a point of local pride.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal contends extra sessions shape party strength and tariff battles. It notes 1896 McKinley victory and Taft’s two extra sessions foreshadowing political risk. It predicts Wilson will call Congress with a likely Democratic Senate majority and tariff focus to push Russia treaty matters.
Bruce Chinowth, a twenty year clerk at Gumpa Bros clothing, was found dead in his bed Monday morning at his King street home. He had health problems since January and seemed frail recently. He was between thirty eight and forty, survived by a widow. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at two, conducted by Reverends Morrell and Hamblin, burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Wiley Waton and Robert Clark were brought before Judge W. J. Pierce and adjudged guilty in a bootlegging case. The proceedings concluded with the defendants bound over for further action and a note of the charted evidence referenced during the trial.
A vivid souvenir depicts a stained cathedral window scene framed by purple grapes and green foliage. The figure of Autumn sits beneath a Montis circle, illuminated softly by light, promising to brighten Companion read orn with its decorative design.
Theatre goers may see a clever comedy drama titled Out of the Fold at Memorial Hall next Monday. Directed by Mrs. Esther Marks, the production features a carefully chosen cast headed by Nolan Crane and John Lathrop with a large supporting lineup and matinee prices at 25 and 35 cents. Tickets are on sale at Kemble Cochran and Miss Munt's old stand.
Mr and Mrs Stanton King and their guests Mr and Mrs Charles McGuire of London Canada and Congressman and Mrs Sam St Bells of Johnson City formed an auto party Tuesday afternoon to the country home of Mr and Mrs J T Thomas in Holston Valley according to the Herald newspaper.
Rev. C. T. Carroll of Morristown visits his son Dr. C. T. Carroll and will preach at Munsey Memorial Church next Sunday at 10 30 a m. He has long been a leading member of the Holton conference and served as presiding elder and pastor of several prominent churches.
A solicitation notice seeks a dependable agent to collect orders for high grade products across rural routes in Washington county. The right party can earn substantial income during November and December. For details write to P O Box 654 Knoxville Tennessee 1986.
A historic Carnegie Hall address emphasizes that the speaker does not seek to rule but to be a spokesman for the people. He rejects the notion of ruling through a few masters and seeks the audience’s consent to reflect collective aspirations rather than personal power.
The New York Times notes Gov. Wilson is not eligible to join the Knights of Columbus and will not join. It rebuts Thomas B. Watson of Atlanta who claimed Wilson joined a Columbus Day dinner. The piece argues the dinner does not make him a member and urges Watson to be reassured. It ends by criticizing political campaigns and stressing unity.
Hookworm specialist T B Yancey, in the county for two months, examined several thousand persons and found the disease present in more than half of the cases. The study notes widespread affliction across the area.
James A. Martin Jr. was struck by an automobile driven by Allen Hurlbut while riding a bicycle on Roan Street. He somersaulted in mid air and landed on his shoulder but the car did not run over him. Martin was traveling toward Main Street as wagons occupied the street and the collision occurred when he avoided a wagon.
Merida Butler aged 14 was killed at a lumber company mill in Unicoi City when a large log rolled off a chute and crushed him as he walked on the log. The water boy died instantly and his body was taken to Forks Station New York for burial.
B W Horner who went to Richmond Virginia last week for treatment underwent an operation Saturday for appendicitis. Reports indicate Mr Horner is doing well and Mrs Horner is with her husband. Lieutenant Will Cass and Mrs Cass visited the city Monday to spend a few days with relatives. This is Mr Jase first visit to the city in four years. For rent three large rooms suitable for light housekeeping close in contact Comet office. Babies don t mind cold or take cold if kept with Dr Fathney s Teething Syrup. Get it anywhere. Sample tree Advertisement.
Area advertisement warns that undermined foundations lead to collapse and parallels health with digestion. It promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills to tone the stomach and regulate liver kidneys and bowels. Easy safe and only 25 cents at Hl C Miller's.
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