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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1912

Page

3

Wilson-Marshall club renames to Wilson-McMillin in Johnson City

The Wilson-Marshall club met at the courthouse with Secretary J O Lewis presiding in the chair. Mayor Wea A Dickenson was elected to preside as the chairman attended. 37 new names joined and $12 was collected. The group rededicated to Democratic aims and condemned the governor's salary situation. The meeting adjourned to meet again next Tuesday.

Johnson City Tennessee Mare Ben Taylor Thad A. Cox J. J. Hennley A. O. Bowers Era D. Wilson The Home Cy. BL. Lyle

Local residents visit city and return home

W R Reeves and wife spent a few hours in the city on Tuesday. Austin Miller returned to Memphis after weeks at home. Mrs W M Belton and Miss Pearle Lyle visited Mrs Sant Massengill in Bristol last week. Geo T Rice editor of Avery Vim of Elk Park NC visited Wednesday. Capt W H Nelson passed through Monday to Mountain City for the Johnson County Fair. J D Crouch of Boone's Creek was in town Thursday and plans to visit Dallas and Shreveport. Mrs Roy Moody gave a Comet reader a pear from her 8th district orchard. P Oroneh plans to be at Lis ofitew Shisi on Wednesday and Saturday for friends needing Clasiss or Mephis.

Austin Miller Memphis W. M. Belton Pearle Lyle Sant Massengill Bristol Geo. T. Rice Elk Park N. C Wedneway Capt W. H. Nelson Mountain City Johnson County City Roy Moody

Mutt and Jeff Musical Comedy At Memorial Mall

The article promotes the Mutt and Jeff musical comedy engaging Monday October 1. It touts record box office success and calls the show the year’s meritorious production with unique humor and a bevy of pretty girls. Seating opens Saturday morning with prices from 50 cents to 1.50.

Mutt Jeff Mermorial Mail Matt Jet Bud Matt and Jett

Ordinance Prohibits Keeping Swine Near Homes in Johnson City

Johnson City enacts Ordinance No. 69 banning swine within 800 feet of churches schools or residences. Violators face a misdemeanor with fines from 1 to 5 dollars per head per day. exemptions apply to swine moved through or temporarily in the city. The ordinance takes effect December 10, 1912 after three readings and approval by Mayor W A Dickenson and Recorder M R Pouder.

Johnson City Johson City Tennesser Ser Elty D. Best W. A. Dickenson MM. R, Pouder

Pimples and blemishes blamed on impurities

An advertisement claims Dr King s New Life Pills restore health and beauty by purifying the blood. It cites a druggist endorsement for Chamberlain s Cough Remedy and urges readers to buy through local dealers.

Dr. King H. C. Miller

Morrell Returned to Charge and Clergy Assignments Noted

The Holston Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South adjourned at Abingdon with Rev. W M Morrell returned to Munsey Memorial Church in Abingdon and Rev. W J Woglemar sent to Johnson City circuit while Rev J C Ore becomes presiding elder. Non-Resident Notice issued by P Q Miller Justice of the Peace for Washington County Tennessee in the Geo W Martin case. An original attachment was levied and publication ordered for four weeks in Johnson City Press.

Holston Methias Episcopal Church Abingdon W. M. Morrell Munsey Memorial Church Tits City W. J. Woglemar Johnson City J.C. Ore ix P. Q. Miller Justion of the Peace Washington County Tennestes Summers-St Arratt Hwa, Co Geo W. Martin Towis Geo. W. Martin Tuinupason Martin Tennessee Exparte Miller Austen

Non-Resident Notice in Estate Case in Washington County

The notice directs Wim Slagle Jesse Slagle Lotta Slagle John Slagle and Charles Slagle heirs of John Slagle deceased and daughters Alice Sallie Jennie Wittie Deeta and their unknown husbands to appear by the second Monday in November 1912 before the Washington County Tennessee court to defense a bill filed by G C Sanders administrator. Published in The Comet Johnson City. Also an ad for rent of three large rooms.

Wit Wim Slagle Jesse Slagle Jesse Lotta Slagle John Slagle Charles Slago Alice Sallie Jennie Wittie Deeta Tennessee Win. T. Sanders John Slugie Jonesboro G. C. Sanders DHS Johnson City Washington County Wis

Campaign Funds Urgently Sought in Johnson City

A letter from Lyle, editor of the Comet in Johnson City Tennessee, declares urgent appeal for campaign funds within the next ten days. It requests readers support to sustain campaign efforts and cover essential expenses.

Lyle Johnson City Tenn Sir

Prolonging Life and a Medical Cure Ad Claims

Prolonging life is possible though perpetual life remains unattainable. The text touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin to prevent constipation and liver trouble, urging readers to request a sample bottle and noting it sells for $1. It also cites Mrs P H Brogan praising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as superior for coughs, with sales through dealers.

E ‘Ollar Saratoga Ind Patel Caldwell Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwell Bldg Monticello Ill P. H. Brogan Wilson

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