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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1912
Page
2
The Washington County News launches in Jonesboro with editor Kenneth Pine and publisher status. The paper profiles a cheerful format and strong merchant support as a new regional publication.
A Chattanooga Times editorial argues against making postmaster appointments subject to public referenda. It cites Senators Humphreys and Beall proposing only primary endorsed candidates for federal patronage, contending that voters should not arbitrate every government detail and that presidents and congressmen should govern, selecting competent appointees themselves.
A Thursday night blaze gutted the Staff Office, destroying the basement furnace area and elevator shaft. The Muse Printing Co building adjacent suffered major damage while the Staff presses and linotype escaped serious harm. insurance coverage limits are noted. The Staf will be issued from Bristol temporarily.
Nashville Tenn Nov 27 A sensation stirred Neoliville saloonkeepers after Constable Newson served notice to close by ten o'clock Saturday morning. Several notices were served as Newson stated prisoners left by him will be repassed by court officials on grounds their interests were trivial and that officials will pursue higher targets under the state wide prohibition law.
A local talent production titled Out of the Fold at Memorial Hall directed by Mrs. Esther Marks drew wide acclaim. Cast members led by Mrs. W. B. Johnson, Col. U. H. Lyle, and Mr. T. B. Cook delivered vivid performances, the audience applauding from matinee to evening, while the play’s proceeds boosted the Public Library coffers by over one hundred dollars.
In a centenary era venue CVastin Kyle M Kissy hosts a large Thanksgiving meal for about 1,200 members. The spread includes stewed oysters roast turkey giblet sauce sage dressing baked sweet potatoes and mince pie with raisins and oranges. Music by the home band orchestra accompanies the hour with no post prandial speeches planned.
Reverend Ke Lib Cave will lecture at the Uhytet iva Church in Ih sefly on December d for the benefit of the John B. Gordon Camp Confederate Veterans. The speaker is billed as an eloquent orator and a strong draw for the City audience.
Enloe responds to yesterday editorial in Nashville Democrat stating he has not entered into any agreement regarding the United States senatorship. He says no conference or pledge has been made with any party or group as to his candidacy.
Jonesboro November 21 Ixanc Tipton received severe burns to face and body while operating a steady drill at Meeks and Daniels macadam plant one mile from town. The injury followed a steam pipe burst and Dr. R W Dataney treated the burns, especially on the right shoulder and cheek.
Notice of a December 1912 Johnson City board meeting to levy assessments on abutting property for paving and improvements in districts 11 12 and 13 along Buffalo Walnut streets and routes, citing act chapter 275 of 1907. Also notice of a December 1912 regular meeting to discuss materials used in Improvement District No 20 and related costs, with city abatement and proceeding considerations.
Earnest Ford a defendant in a suit pending in Johnson City is a non resident of Tennessee. He must appear before the Clerk and Master by the first Monday of January to defend or the bill will be taken as confessed. Notice to be published four weeks in The Comet. Also a Bristol visit for Thanksgiving by Mrs. Hugh G. Morison and son to see Col. and Mrs. J. M. Barker reported in Herald Courier.
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