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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
3
Greeneville report states a boy at the Greeneville Orphanage lost two fingers in a car cartridge explosion. The incident occurred when the boy manipulated a cartridge, triggering a discharge. The orphanage houses eighty children and this is its most serious accident to date.
The state board of education awarded contracts for the Middle and West Tennessee normal schools at a postponed meeting. Memphis bids for building, heating, plumbing, electric work were won by Alexander & Co and Vic eon Trier. Murfreesboro and Nashville firms divided contracts for George Moore & Bons, T. J. Mooney & Co, and Herbrick & Lawrence. The session adjourned about 11 30 p m.
Bluefield West Virginia September 3 Roy Cox a Bristol Virginia businessman and Miss May Spangler a prominent Bluefield girl married in a surprise ceremony. The union surprised both families while Spangler previously declined art teaching posts at Sullins College. The couple plans a trip east then return to Bristol where Cox works in the hat trade.
The remedy is hailed as the best known medicine for bowel complaints including griping diarrhoea and dysentery. It is claimed to cure both children and adults and should be taken as the first resort for such ailments. Sold by all dealers.
Furniture stored at the T. BE.uray warehouse on Southern Railway referenced with Leave order involving R. W. Fields City Transfer Co Sterehi Furniture Co Armhurst South Parkes Co Conner Bros T. Hurst Real Estate Ones.
A. A. Taylor arrived yesterday from near Milligan, considering a possible congress bid. Mantle Tyner of St. Louis notes increased chatter about his candidacy as locals brace for a future decision. Also features a testimonial from Maude Tyner of St. Louis praising Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable laxative and tonic.
Baurmont the architect of the Normal school buildings and M Rewnmont the contractor of Knox ville are in the city to arrange the start of construction. Superintendent Jones will send the landscape artist to survey the ground and outline the buildings so a contract for grading can be let. Active work expected before the 5th of September.
A critic blasts Johnson City’s failed push for new factories and a business-friendly climate. He mocks ambivalent citizens and local power players while urging united action to attract industry and avoid reliance on streetcars and outside railroad interests.
Dr Minor C Baldwin a renowned concert organist from New York is engaged for a Thursday evening recital at Monsey Memorial Church. He has performed across Europe and America including Royal Albert Hall. Tickets 25 cents at Miller's Drug Store. program to follow at 7 sharp.
Announcement says Maj. Divine did not withdraw his bill contesting D A Vines for attorney general. Supreme court action expected. comptroller may withhold salaries of judge and attorney general pending outcome. Teething syrup advertisement included.
Washington reports that 97 midshipmen are authorized at the academy, with nominees from states for the fourth class next year. Tennessee will see vacancies appointed by Senators Frazier and Taylor and by representatives, plus several by graduation. Also includes an advertisement for Electric Bitters as a health tonic with a customer testimonial.
A long, garbled billet reflects civic pride and social critique in Johnson City. It laments town building antics, mocks political graft, and fondly imagines a utopian Bucial past with phrases about the land where dreams come true and a golden Bathed Buffalo.
A weekly contest in Kemble Cowan Co windows offers a 10 piece sterling silver manicure set as the top prize for the contestant who deposits the largest amount of money. The event runs until September 10 Saturday night and includes bonus votes on paid subscriptions, with additional rewards for new and delinquent subscribers. Also promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for aches and pains.
More than 300 passengers including women and children aboard the Sea Gall left Glen Island for New York when the anchor chain broke. The steamer lay fast on rocky shoals in fog with passengers anxious yet safe, awaiting relief by shore boats planned to bring provisions. A separate note praises Dr Calwell's Syrup Pepsin and claims a cure for indigestion with a promotional appeal.
The report estimates annual losses from wear, tear, and shipwreck at about two tons of gold and one hundred tons of silver, highlighting the scale of metal loss in trade and storage.
Nashville dispatch reports Judge William Mumford Hart, famed jurist and advocate, died suddenly at his Goodlettsville farm. Born in 1843 in Robertson County, he studied at Grocker School and led Tennessee legal circles with notable rulings including the Cooper case. Survived by wife and three children, he was revered as a top state judge and lawyer.
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