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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
2
In Nashville a mass meeting massed opinion against enforcing the primary law while Chancellor Allison affirms Patterson’s veto. The piece notes political factions in Nashville, Gore drinker Dyer and Bedford County Democrats endorsing Patterson, and hints at upcoming politics and bench appointments.
Commercial Appeal notes playful misprints and political jests as Nashville readers seen through a garbled column. It riffs on squaw democracy, a leak, and Halley’s comet, then pivots to race at a hempen festival and a questionable hanging remark amid quips about wealth and attire.
Members of the National Homes arrive from all homes for a hard winter. Mackerel meals and updated barracks appear at several sites. Dayton Home has hot water. Hampton Home residents face frequent can checks near many saloons. The home owns seventy two acres with surrounding water and three mates.
The Commercial Club held a large semi annual election Monday night. James A Summers, retiring president, praised for his active leadership. C J Marshall of Brading Marshall Lumber Co elected president. W P Taylor named vice president. James M Gaunt re elected treasurer for the fourth time. Secretary position deferred amid talks on the normal school, new courthouse and tax assessment.
Spartanburg plans a grand banquet for George L. Carter and Carolina Clinchfield Ohio railway officials after the line reaches the city. The event, on October 20, will follow the first train over the new road, with an anticipated 200 to 300 visitors and invitations already sent to Johnson City residents. A special round trip train from nearby offers travel for two dollars.
A newly crafted production debuts with custom costumes and rebuilt scenery. The article notes that the spectacle emphasizes originality, abandoning previous elaborate sets in favor of a streamlined, modern presentation reflecting fresh interpretation.
Reports from West Tennessee indicate growing disgust with the Squaw democrats alliance with republicans and their rejection of the people’s will on prohibition and election laws. Gov. Patterson gains endorsements while other leaders face defeat. Patterson allies celebrate wins in Nashville and the Thirteenth district. The piece argues the public mood shifts away from fanatism and reform rhetoric toward law and order.
Miss Margaret Doak daughter of Col and Mrs FEM Doak died yesterday in Oxford Ohio Her family friends in Nashville will be notified The body will be brought to Nashville tonight for the funeral at 10 o clock tomorrow at the apartments of her parents 41 Vauxhall Place Dr W M Anderson to preside and interment at Mt Oliver
Shelbyville Tennessee October 1 Bedford county democracy through the executive committee declares strong approval of Guv Patterson. The group applauds his efforts to maintain and strengthen the party and endorses his administration in detail. The committee vows to support proper efforts to sustain party organization and prevent reform claims from causing complications.
The GC and O Railway Company outlines steps to enhance service. Reports indicate a new through service will start between Spartanburg South Carolina and Dante Virginia. Local trains will run between Johnson City and Altapass North Carolina on the south line and Dante on the north.
The Summers Parrott Hardware Co is constructing a brick two story warehouse on Tipton Street in GONTH feet. Dred C Ringly plans several one story storefronts at the Roan and Main streets corner facing Roan Street about thirty feet deep.
A fragment notes a dispute involving Cook and Peary while reporting a sale at The New York Mangain House on 111 West Main Street. It mentions men’s pinonbrokers over coats advertised as $7.21 regular goods priced unusually high.
The Masonite lodge of Elizabethton came to Johnson City this morning to assist at the funeral of Capt. Scott, a Soldiers' Home member, who died Tuesday. The deceased belonged to the Elizabethton lodge and requested burial with Masonic honors.
An advertisement asserts that catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and sells Hall's and Mother's catarrh cures. It claims the remedy works through the blood and mucous, combining ingredients to fight the disease and promises relief from constipation as a side benefit.
Nashville October 18 Judge Homer Palmer of Murfreesboro announced his candidacy for reelection to the court of civil appeals. The report ends rumors that he would be the administration candidate for governor.
W. D. Gray has begun erecting two large two story brick store buildings on West Main Street at the ball park corner. They will be kept by 145 feet.
A runaway horse dashed down Spring Street at noon yesterday, collided with a wagon near White's store and Bank of Commerce, then collapsed at the curb. Reports say the horse killed itself or was killed, with several bystanders reportedly injured though conditions are unclear.
Foy W. Dulaney appeared before Esq P Q Miller and waived preliminary examination. He posted bond for his appearance at court next February.
A questionable health advertisement claims Lt. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures learning difficulties linked to stomach or vowel issues in children. It promises a free sample by mail and urges readers to buy the product from druggists at a dollar a bottle.
Ralph Boyd purchased the 2b tract of land belonging to T A O'Donnell in West Aide. He divided the property into lifting lots and named the area Creamdiew addition, despite bitter controversy over the maneuver.
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