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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1909

Page

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Ermine Still Charm B D Bell

Readable fragments show Ermine still in contention and B D Bell as a named individual in this brief item. The note preserves a period tone and emphasizes persons and actions without sensational detail.

Judge Bertnell D. Bell Seeks Supreme Court Election

The report confirms Judge Bertnell D. Bell of Gallatin plans to seek re election to the state's supreme bench next year. Appointed by Gov. Patterson in 1908, Bell has held the Ninth circuit attorney general post, winning a large primary and general election margin. Four Middle Tennessee candidates compete, with party action pending.

Didge Bert Nell D. Bell Gallatin Supreme Bench Lity Phe Supreme Court Patterson John A Wilkes Pulaski Hle Boon Cumberland University

Judge Bell seeks re election to Tennessee supreme bench

The judge intends to run for re election to the supreme court as an associate justice next year subject to Democratic party endorsement. He notes his brief tenure and aims to merit the state's approval while acknowledging prior support and confidence from voters. The piece also references medical ads and business news about Valley Tie and Lumber Co relocating headquarters to Lexington NC and contracting for crows ties and trestle timber.

Knoxville Tennessee Supreme Court Unis Justice Wilkes Supreme Bench Democratic Party Bell The Valley Tie and Lumber Company Staunton Johnson City Lexington N.C SOA Crows J. B. Mercerau Oice

War as the curse of civilization spoken by orator

An orator declares war the curse of civilization and hell while remarking on a personal anecdote about a wife’s fist husband killed at Mantingo, leaving the audience unsure whether to laugh. The Cleveland Leader notes the moment as a quip that falls flat.

Mantingo Cleveland

The Pardon Controversy Over Robert Isenberg

Nashville press columns recount the Isenberg pardon case with Gov Patterson and C H Lyle cited. The piece defends the pardon as justified, detailing the trial, petitions, watchdog critiques, and political maneuvering surrounding the eight-year sentence and its reduction to mercy.

Fido Robert Isenberg Cy H. Lyle Gov. Patterson

Tennessee born Tilson rises in national politics record

The article profiles John Quillin Tilson of Tennessee born in Clearbranch Unicoi County on April 6 1866 who rose to national political prominence. It notes east west recruitment patterns for public office and cites Tilson’s Tennessee roots and district service, tracing his early life and local background.

House of Representatives United States Senate Mississippi Houses Congress Ohio Indiana Lines Town Guy, Haskell Oklahom Middle West Hailey Texas Gore Oklahoma Chirke Arkansas Chamberlain Oregon Uias Ural National Senate Houston and Crockett John T. Morgan Ala Ham Joe Folk Missouri Martin W. Littleton New York Daily New England Hainois Pennsylvania Canada Pilsen Tennessee House Senate Taylor United States Rose Butler Suveevding Taylor A. H. Pettibone A. A. Taylor W. C. Anderson Wy .P. Crownlow Virginia Termensee Gibson Marg Lll Hale Austin Connecticut John Quillin'Tilson Unieai County Mourstilinn Nori Pennesses Whcal County Carter and Wimington Washington County Tenesse North Caratins Tilson O Clearbranch Mrwin Univer

No Higher Eloquence on Grady Speech at Boston Today

Fragmentary archival note praises Henry Grady for eloquence at a Boston event. Mentions tribute to a black maiden and the race that produced her, with reference to the oration and a contemporary angle. Text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or full names.

Henry W. Grady Boston Henry Chady Howton

Knowing What You Buy At The Drug Store

A reminiscence on choosing medicines and the importance of knowing what you purchase at the drug store. The piece stresses that strong health makes food less risky, but illness makes poor medicines dangerous, urging careful selection of medicines.

Early life of Tilson and Milligan College roots in East Tennessee

The narrative traces Tilson’s education from public schools in Mat County to Milligan College in Carter County, noting Milligan as a Christian college that educated many prominent figures including Senator Taylor and Alfred A. Taylor. It mentions Tilson’s seminary years, his taste for debate and politics, and his plan to rise in law and public life.

Mat County Milligan College Carter County Hite College Christian Church Senator Taylor Alfred A. Taylor Milligan Young Tilson Mrwin J.C. Pritchard Bai M. Cooper Knox County Tenn Mritehard Divine Tilson Tennessee Seation

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