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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
2
The Comet notes Chancellor Haynes announces in Johnson City his candidacy to succeed himself as chancellor of the First division. It critiques liquor forces, comments on party dynamics, and references editorials from the Tennessean and Nashville American on legal and social matters. The item preserves names and places while summarizing political discourse and mockery in the era.
A series of witty lines and quotes from the Commercial Appeal Notes column comment on headlines, a joke about a missing husband offered for return, and a quip about a squaw democrat. The piece surveys topical wit and playful social commentary with playful misdirections.
Bristol Tenn Oct 24 The Republican committee for the First Chancery division met in Greenville Saturday to nominate a candidate for chancellor by primary. Chancellor Hal H Haynes has announced his candidacy to succeed himself. If no other filings appear by December 11 the primary may be skipped and Haynes would be declared the nominee. Haynes is described as popular and efficient with little expected opposition.
James Fain, brother of John M. Fain, on site to supervise the Johnson City government building project. He has long worked for the Treasury constriction department. Work paused for terra cotta arrival, now back in progress and likely several weeks of active effort needed to roof the structure.
Tomorrow afternoon and night the Dixie Theatre will present Dr Cook and the Discovery of the Arctic Pole, showing Greenland voyage to Europe and Eskimo reception in Copenhagen. Friday and Saturday matinees and evenings next week feature the Ganns Nelson fight, praised as one of the best films here. The Dixie promises, The best is good enough for the Dixie.
A quiet marriage took place yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. Jacob Miller on Lamont street. Miss Mena Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Q. Miller, became the wife of Mr. H. C. Wallen with Rev. J. A. Barble officiating, who had earlier united the Millers in marriage over thirty years ago.
Cash brings to The Comet a pair of 38 year old wirehorn shears once used by Andrew Johnson in his Greeneville tailors days. The 15 inch tools were bought for ten dollars by Maj Edmonds, who revered Johnson and recalled his habit of keeping a book for study while sewing. The Greeneville shop remains a noted U S building, now owned by a historical society.
Dayton reports Alexander Miller aged 74 leaped from the third floor of the Stag hotel and died instantly. He arrived earlier today from Tennessee carrying an honorable discharge for Mountain Branch to the National Military Home. The motive remains unknown.
Nashville authorities order police to close near beer stands on Sunday noting some suburban stands have previously opened all day Sunday and must now cease operations.
Two special trains departed Uniselty for Spartanburg to celebrate the completion of the road to Spartanburg. The first train carried citizens and Commercial club members with badge ribbons. the second carried President Geo J Carter and other rail officials with invited guests. The party plans a return Saturday evening.
Nashville Oct 25 The Democratic executive committee of Montgomery County Clarksville unanimously indorsed Gov Patterson and his administration with emphasis on roads and schools. The meeting elected Patterson supporters to fill two vacancies over state-wider opponents. One defeated state-wider was A M Leach, a former state representative.
Miss Ruby Ellen Hodges wed Franklin Staley Tuesday evening at the bride’s home in a ceremony conducted by Rev 4 Fe Vaught. The bride, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. W. H. Hodges, is described as a popular young lady.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming internal remedies cure catarrh by affecting blood surfaces. It touts a proprietary formula with licorice and other ingredients, presented as a universal remedy prescribed by physicians and sold by Toledo, Ohio.
Duty rosters at the soldiers home show officers and enlisted totals with assignments and resignations including J F Bullock as company commander and J F Tibbets resigning. The home improvements cover heating work and pipe coverings. A Tuesday show at the Home opera house drew large crowds with airship antics. General Howard's death at 74 reduces living generals to Sickles. Reports of robberies and vigilance committees follow, with local ice, pensions, and post office details noted.
Purportedly the purest, highest quality oats for strength and health. Quaker Oats emphasizes verified clean processing removing husks and specks. Hermetically sealed tins suit hot climates, preserving freshness and sweetness.
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