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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
2
A fragmented OCR passage mixes political chatter and social critique. It cites Johnson and New York bread lines, praises an all star team, mentions a college man, cites Mrs. Astor and Keeley Institute, notes Fitzgerald’s commutation and Harry Luck, outlining a tumultuous slice of public discourse and personalities.
Washington Sept 8 A B Finlay Jr named postmaster at Manning Alabama? no, Manning Tennessee in Alaiborne county replacing C H Townsend who resigned.
Claims of a child friendly tonic Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a laxative and regulator. The two women from Trowbridge Illinois and Hindsoro Illinois say it cures common ills without narcotics. Free sample offer via Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Ui. sold by druggists at two dollars per bottle.
M F Wheatley, cashier of Limestone Bank, was captured in Oklahoma and brought back to Jonesboro to stand trial for embezzlement. The bonding company paid about 10000 dollars to cover his alleged manipulations.
Moore organizers taken to Rockwood last week on embezzlement charges were bound over to court by the Rockwood magistrate. With a $1,000 bail default they were sent to Kingston jail until the November court session.
A Johnson City reader praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relieving backache and kidney weakness. The testimonial notes the product strengthens kidneys and aids blood filtration, recommending it as trustworthy for kidney complaints. Sold by dealers, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
Jus Hickey and wife of San Luis Obispo visit Johnson City, his first return in 21 years. He notes many changes since leaving 91 years ago, recalls old friends, and speaks of health and persistent optimism during the trip.
A Johnson City celebration marks a pennant win with telegrams from Connie Mack praising shortstop Dubbs. A looming suit for damages by the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers targets Dubbs over ground alterations on the reservation. The group honors Pitts, injured, and pays tribute to Garners team, with toastmaster W G Mather and others reflecting on the season.
Nine out of ten chronic diseases such as rheumatism kidney trouble heart disease and indigestion begin with stomach or bowel disorders. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a cure and preventive, with a free sample offer by the Pepsin Syrup Co. located at 219 Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois. It sells for six and one dollar per bottle.
Read as a community's verdict on the Appalachian pennant race. Citizens celebrate Johnson City’s victory, praising leaders John Copenhaver Eli Garner and Sam Burton while noting strong fan engagement and town pride. Separate voices from Alex Patterson and Mr Hoss echo local theater and rival skepticism amid dramatic season finish.
A garbled verse piece addresses the umpire fielders pitchers and fans in a lively quatrain style. Names and lines drift through fragments about duty honor and victory as a ragged poem hints at a game day scene and rivalries.
Maude Tyner of St Louis says long years of constipation and stomach trouble ended after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. She endorses it to American women and notes the bottle is guaranteed to help. Sold by Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, TH, at $2 a bottle through dealers.
Dayton A. Dubbs of the Watauga Presbyterian Church and Rev. B. Vaught of Munsey Memorial Church urged the pennant concept in Sunday night sermons. They linked clean athletic sports to spiritual life, arguing winning holds greater significance in Christian conduct and daily living.
An old sale notice touts Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming to invigorate digestion and strengthen vitality. Marketed as for sale by all dealers, it emphasizes improving stomach and liver function through regular consumption.
Elder Howard Shaw's has been pivotal in Johnson City's drive to win the pennant. The 4 1/2 year old Shaw, from G U Shaw of Jemerson Alabama, began with Quifport Mississippi and played in Alabama and Mississippi before being drafted in 1909 by the Southern League but missed due to appendicitis. He joined Petersburg in 1910 before moving to Johnson City. Despite his small stature, he is known for quick thinking and timely actions, including a late game drive that helped clinch the title for the town.
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