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.
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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