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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
2
O Y H Lyle editor owner of the Comet, Paul E Dwine makes a statement published weekly in Johnson City Tennessee. The notice appears in the Thursday issue with postmaster details and second class matter designation.
Major Page Divine rejects criticism of his appointment to the congressional committee for Washington County. He cites decades of precedent showing chairmanship history, asserts his right to speak on political questions, and vows to uphold fairness and independence despite opposition. He warns challengers that moving beyond Washington County would not sever the chair’s status and decries attempts to bludgeon him.
The piece accuses Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin of spending 107400 dollars to win an office paying 45000 a year, denouncing the affair as un-American and urging removal. It contrasts the alleged corruption with calls for accountability, while noting Nashville politics and local civic reactions as context.
George C Bells brother of Congressman Sells visited Bristol on private business and discussed his brother’s political interests. He notes Republican executive committee plans to convene a nomination method opposed by those committee members. He argues Chairman Shipley overstepped by naming Maj. Paul E K Divine to the committee.
A dispute arises over committee membership in Washington County as Mr Shipley claims the county is entitled to a member beyond the chairman. Mr Belle deems the move unprecedented and says Shipley lacks authority to expand the committee. Maj Divine soon supports a Convention to seek a means of making nominal on Bristol Herald Courier.
A dubious health claim promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for children unable to learn due to stomach or digestion issues. The ad promises full improvement and offers free samples by mail from Pepsin Syrup Co, Monticello, HI, with a price per bottle specified.
Local notes from Watauga Tennessee list residents and visitors on Monday and Saturday visits. Names include Isaac B. Davis George P. Crouch J A Mathes W T Scott James Hart and others. Community mentions include church services a lamber plant trip and an ice cream supper to fund church lights.
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills aid tired organs when they “strike” and refuse to work. It promises pleasant, gentle action to restore energy and health, urging readers to try the product available at H.C. Miller’s.
Reported trial details describe a murder case with Attorney Price and Gardener defending. Jury verdict initially guilty with one member seeking mitigating circumstances, then judge overruled. Crowd outside grew tense as the prisoner was led away, sparking near panic before calm returned. Hundreds attended the trial, seen as highly newsworthy for years.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a penetrating scalp treatment that cures dandruff and itching by eradicating germ life from the scalp. It claims one application with Zemo and Zemo soap removes dandruff and scalp irritation, urging readers to buy at local Johnson City outlets.
A benefit event and an October 6 concert raised funds for right fielder A M Pitts. A total of 153.10 was sent from Milligan and Johnson City events plus concert receipts and flowers refunds. F W Hoss sent a letter of sympathy and thanks from the city and soldiers fans as Pitts recuperates in Bristol.
A revival in First Presbyterian Church activities under new pastor Rev. E. P. Glas draws steady interest in Sunday school. Over two hundred attend Sunday services with a growing men’s Brotherhood Bible class now around seventy members. Plans for a new church begin in spring, with potential relocation from the old site.
Edward D Houston of Hart and Houston wed Miss Meroe in Virginia on Thursday. The groom is a leading local businessman and a member of the firm Hart and Houston. The bride has worked with Pedigo Co and Dosner Bros. for years. The marriage came as a surprise to friends. The couple will tour and then reside in Johnson City.
The Monsey Memorial church prepares for the arrival of Rev. W M Morrell previously serving four years in Knoxville. The brick parsonage is modern and welcoming for Morrell and his family as he takes pastoral duties at Munsey Memorial Church.
Gates W. McGarth president of the Mechanics and Metals National Bank of New York writes to bankers nationwide urging non partisan currency reform ahead of the American Bankers Association New Orleans convention in November. He notes a broad business push in the south and west to keep banking issues out of party politics to benefit the nation.
From reliable information this morning anti-Hells Republicans have selected Dr Z D Massey of Bevier county as their candidate for congress. Massey ran on the Bells ticket last year and was elected for the short term over Mon A A Taylor.
Dr D M Massey states he is a receptive candidate for congress on the anti Sells ticket in the first district. He claims the anti Sells faction is largely in the majority and would accept the nomination to oppose Congressman Helix if selected. He reports no recent political gatherings and little current information on district activities. A separate ad notes Chamberlains Liniment is a cost saving plaster substitute.
The City Drug Company announces a fresh supply of Zemo and Zemo Soap, a clear liquid and antiseptic soap touted to relieve itching, blotches, pimples, eczema, and other skin conditions. Samples are available to demonstrate their merit for infants and delicate skin users.
A large attendance enjoyed a well received program at the Martha Wilder School building on Friday evening. Under President L D Gump the association aims to strengthen home school ties and promote social education, with speeches by Margart Paine J E Brading and J J Brooks, plus musical and reading items.
Thursday morning Dempery and his son with baskets of chickens were attacked near the Southern railroad by Milt and Ed Fern, intent on robbery. The Dempseys were wounded, the elder in the thigh and the younger in the forearm, as officers pursued the Fern brothers who live in the city, sons of Frank Fern.
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