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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
2
An advertisement uses the metaphor of young plants to claim Scott's Emulsion feeds and strengthens children who are weak or failing to grow. It urges parents to request a free sample and mentions price and distributor details.
A Tennessee issue column lists candidates and party hints including Alton B Parker for president and Henry G Davis for vice president. It notes George E Burbage of Johnson City as a possible candidate for Washington county representative and mentions D H Winton in the same race. The piece comments on local editors and a drowning death of Ed Stablman, Bangor, with sympathy from The Jomot. Theodore Roosevelt is named in a ticket context and Warren G Harding in another. The Nashville American supports Parker for president.
A Tennessee editor laments unpaid subscriptions and outlines a plan to settle balances up to January 1, 1000, urging readers to review records as rosters grow. The piece reflects local concerns about finances and accountability in a Roosevelt era political climate.
A compilation of tongue in cheek and editorial quips from Northern and Southern papers. The notes mock editors, discuss alcohol cures, and relay gossip about local figures, dispensaries, and travels to fairs. Local personalities and towns like Memphis and Johnson City appear in a mosaic of opinions.
A fine exhibition of the national sport drew a fair crowd as Moffett's Knoxville and Steward of North Carolina prepared to face Johnson City in a three game series starting Monday. Local play opened with Johnson City scoring three runs in the first inning as the visitors struggled early.
The Johnson City team was outclassed as Braver shut down the home side over two days. A late rally by the visitors produced an 8 to 2 win, while a 5 to 0 score gave them a comfortable lead before a legal save could limit the damage. Phil Pearce and Miss Adele Newcomer wed in Deaderick Street with family onlookers in attendance.
Notice of a writ of attachment issued August 24 1904 against D B Farnsworth and Callie Farnsworth in a Johnson City case brought by A H Bullock J P Washington county. Property levied is Lot 6 Block 12 Jobe addition fronting 50 feet on Pine Street and 146 feet deep. Appearance required October 1 1904 at Bullock's office.
In the Eastern District of Tennessee a hearing is ordered for Abel P Lynch on September 18, 1904 at 10:00 AM in Knoxville. Creditors and interested parties are to receive notice by mail and may appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted.
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