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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1910

Page

4

Keene Seriously Ill at Lexington Kentucky

Lexington Kentucky September 6 James R Keene the New York millionaire and surfman Wasetrieken will pneumonia dan early hour this morning at a hotel here and to treetous condition at the Goal Saasaritan Hospital where he was taker The new hotel at Altapnes Ne on top of the Hive Ridge mountains on the C and O has been opened to the public The tret ton of tee for the hotel was shipped from this city Saturday

Lexington James BR. Keene New York Wasetrieken Pneumoenia Saasaritan Altapnes Hive Ridge C&o

Army Officer to Take Rogersville Bride

In Rogersville a wedding is planned for September 1 with Lt. Smith and Gretchen Bolen. The couple, engaged informally earlier, shifted plans after his Alaska appointment to marry this fall. The ceremony will be a notable social event in the community.

Rogersville Sept. K Iment Calvin MeChing Sraith Roguerville Gretchen Bolen Mort Maunlton New York Smith Alaska

Training Nurses Free Scholarships at Philadelphia School

The Philadelphia School for Nurses at 2219 Chestnut Street announces enrollment for a two year course with free scholarships, room, board, laundering and railroad fare home on completion. A home study and resident short course are available, opening October 6 to meet rising demand from physicians. The school promises safe instruction and quicker financial improvement for those seeking self support. An illustrated bulletin is sent free to interested persons.

Philadelphia School For Nurses Chestnut Street Philadelphia Unase Parsons

Skilful Bribery At Election Campaigned For Sovereigns

A fragment reports a candidate winning through bribery using an umbrella as a ploy. The narrator notes the candidate failed to collect the umbrella from homes visited, and voters were rewarded with a sovereign for honesty when the umbrella was returned.

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Old Soldier Falls Dead at Bristol Boarding House

Thomas Johnson of Go. F and member of the Soldiers' Home died tonight of heart failure at J. C. Caprier’s private boarding house in Bristol. Ill briefly and a stranger there he received attention. His furlough expired September 6 and he planned returning to the Home. He drew a $15 pension. Remains will be shipped to the Home for burial.

Bristol Thomas Johnson Go. F Soldiers’ Home J. C. Caprier

Charlie Allison Dies in Bristol

Charlie E. Allison a route agent for the Southern Express Co died at home in Bristol after a long illness. He was well known locally and his death is generally regretted.

Charlie E. Allison Southern Express Co Bristol

Foster v. Brown at Beverly in Island Affairs

Poster P. Brown the attorney general of Porto Rico spoke in Beverly Massachusetts on September 2 addressing multiple Porto Rican issues with the President and commenting on Tennessee politics.

Beverly Mass Poster P. Brown Tennessee Porto Rico

Tent Meeting Attacks Roanoke Preacher Rev James O C Martin

The tent services on the corner of La Mont and Summer Avenues conducted by Rev James OC Martin of Roanoke Va grow in interest. Several souls have been saved. Daily services at 2 PM with night services at 7 30 PM. All Christians invited. Meeting will continue for several weeks.

James OC. Martin Roanoke Va la Mont

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Cure for Kidney Pain

Joseph Archer of 127 King St Frison Uhy Tenn credits Doan's Kidney Pills with lasting relief from kidney pain and urinary troubles. He recalls sharp twinges and colored secretions before using the pills, which he obtained from Foster Milburn Co. The advertisement urges readers to remember the Doan's name and buy from authorized agents.

Ridney Wiley Dire Bates Bright Joseph Archer King St. Frinson Grey- Sprow! Drag Co Priew 0Gents Foster-Milbuin Co Hiluto New York United States Doan

Triaonthly Mountain Branch notes and veteran tales

The August 2 membership report for Mountain Branch shows present and absent members, noting the death of Capt August Magar adjutant of the Hampton Home aged 73 and burial at old John’s Cemetery. Wm. Scott of Fort Monroe faces an assault charge against W. J. Moore. Transfers bring two Philippines veterans from Leavenworth to Mountain Branch. The piece recounts Times’ Mel Price’s Civil War reminiscences and contrasts between Civil War and Spanish War veterans, calling for unity and a patriotic veterans’ organization. It ends with details on the New York State Soldiers’ Home at Bath, its facilities, occupancy, and meals for veterans.

Triaonthly Mountain , Branch T. A August Magar Hampton Home Hampton Wm. Scott Fort Monroe W. J. Moore Dakville Jaatousy Chin Philippines Cuba Porte Tics Ching Shesion Philipping Islands Porto Rico Ploridi Theodore Roossel United States New York State Bath Vespitat

Masonry In the Civil War Story of a New York Mason

Missouri man recounts how his father L J Williams of Harvard New York was raised to Master Mason in Savannah during the Civil War on a night when Union prisoners and Confederate officers shared a lodge. Williams later escaped and rejoined Union troops, a tale tied to fraternity lore.

Ee, Willams Kirkwood St. Louie Missouri Pacific Railroad Washington Columbus Na Onal Williama I. J. Williams Harvard N.Y New York Downsville Savannah Zerub Brother Williams Ques

Cemetery on Johnson's Island and surrounding relics

The Johnson's Island cemetery ground, once for POW graves, is now owned by the Robert Patton chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Comrade J F Mack of the Sandusky Regiment aided in a $600 loss from a $1,200 sum. A new grove forms near Sandusky Bay as Pa eerter tot ced geld low waters. An alleged "New Music Hall Turn" in Paris features a woman inside a giant wicker ball rolling down a slide into an elevated receptacle.

Johnson's Island Robert Patton The Daughters of the Confederacy J. F. Mack Sandusky Sandusky Bay Paris Ly Am

Bristol and Jonesboro to Open Three-Game Series

Bristol and Jonesboro will meet in a three game set this week starting Thursday. Both squads are strengthened and Kunies are anticipated. Johnson City fans are expected to attend in large numbers as the event is linked with the Wine is Cheap promotion.

Bristol Jonesboro Johnson City

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