24 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
1
Asheville must stay in league play as officials outline continued membership requirements and scheduling constraints for the club amid ongoing conference discussions.
At Knoxville on Saturday the Appalachian League directors rejected Asheville Baseball club’s bid to withdraw from the league after lengthy discussion. President Jacob Smith presided. attendees included Dukett of Asheville, Bernard, Copenhayer, Bullivan, Cass, Meffett, Morgan, and Doser Moore. The vote showed Asheville unlikely to join the Carolina Association and a second meeting is planned early next year to set officers and plan for the next season.
Beaumont & Co. of Knoxville awarded the contract to build the new passenger depot for the Santh valley project. Work begins immediately under the given timetable.
The letter accuses Sells of hypocrisy and betrayal while praising Dr. Massey and Governor Hooper. It denounces attacks as political trickery, highlights Massey’s integrity, and claims Massey will win Congress. It also critiques Sells for pension misstatements and Appalachian land-designation failures.
A Johnson City resident recounts relief from back pain via Poan's Kidney Pills from Whitehouse Drug Co. The testimonial cites stiffness, dizziness, and nervousness improving after use. Sold by dealers, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. Remember the name Doane Kidney Pills. Watch babies' bowels from frost to come with Dr. Fairney's Teething Syrup. Sample free.
A damaged ad claims Hucklen Arica Salve cured a boy's leg injury after remedies failed. It notes burns boils and skin eruptions treated by C Miller's advertisement from Aquone North Carolina and praises Dr Howard and others.
Patrick Bohen a veteran of the soldiers home was found dead in a Planters hotel room Wednesday after returning from Dayton Ohio . He had 76 on his person and his remains were sent to Mountain Branch Soldiers home for burial.
An old time medical ad from Texas claims Ton Texas Wonder relieves rheumatism kidney issues and general ailments. It touts a small bottle sold by druggists with a mysterious address and a promise of test specimens sent to a partner. the seller is W. Hall at 2028 Oliver St St Louis MO.
The piece attacks Mr. Sells for distorting Hon. Massey’s temperance record, recalls Sells’ past praise of Massey as trustworthy and capable, and accuses him of political expediency and unreliable testimony. It portrays Sella as self serving and inconsistent, and hints at continued discussion on page two.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe cure for coughs and lung troubles including bronchitis and croup. It cites Mrs R J Plaut and a Dayton, Ohio case, claiming a boy's cold vanished and argues the medicine saves doctor bills. written by H C Miller, druggist.
Henry J Deaderick aged 14 dies from blood poisoning after a Sunday accident at his McNate apartment. Funeral services will be conducted at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Jeniah Bibley officiating. Survived by his widow and other relatives.
Henry J. Deaderick son of William V. Deaderick of Micelty died after a long career in Knoxville clothing trade. He helped Powers Little Co and later co founded Lille Brothers Company, traveling widely for the firm. Widely known for his character and loyalty, his death draws deep condolences from friends and colleagues.
A teletype from Nashville quotes Democratic National Committee chairman W. Woodrow Wilken urging support for the regular Tennessee nominees in the November elections. He states that Governor and other regular Democrats are backing the standard slate, while urging unity and warning against supporting any insurgent or new ticket.
Election notice from Washington County Tennessee announces open polls and the process for choosing presidential and state officers. It names commissioners and references local district seats, with notes on officials Taylor and Te Twamsonssee and mentions visitors Munch and Mora Massengill returning home from Piney Plains.
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