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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
2
The Morristown Republican notes a Mpage edition on the 18 praising the paper and city. It cites Gov Patterson planning a Nashville debate at the Ryman on October 1 and then west Tennessee campaign stops. it argues Tillman met Patterson in debate was wise while dismissing Carmack’s defeat.
Yale F and Lyle sell their Watauga avenue residence to W A Cox for the 10 nere farm belonging to Mr Cox, joining the property of J B Worley and others, paying $3 000 difference.
The Christian Endeavor Society will hold its annual rally day next Sunday, September 27, at 7 o clock. A lively program of songs prayers and recitations is planned with several talks on work and betterment of the society. All are invited to attend.
Last Saturday in Johnson City a large crowd gathered for tag day raising 530 dollars for Public Square beautification. Prizes were awarded to Lila Vaylor, Beas Slaughter, and Mary Hardy, with prize money and cash donations to the fountain fund. Chancellor Haynes convened court, disposing of many cases from divorce to creditors, with numerous orders continued and a major Harwood v Harwood divorce hearing to resume Friday.
Democratic elector Hon W H Washington will address voters about the campaign at Bristol on Monday September 28 at 7 30 pm Newboro on Tuesday September 2 at 7 30 pm Greeneville on Wednesday September 40 at 7 30 pm Citizens urged to attend this distinguished speaker.
Hyder Barr of Bristol shows talent with Philadelphia Athletics in the American League. Though his club may not win the pennant, it could top the second division. In a St Louis doubleheader last Friday he had three hits in seven at bats with one error, and helped in a double play earning applause from about 10 000 fans.
James L. Humphrey of Washington county was named the floater nominee for the district including Unicoi Washington and Greene counties. James Armitage was elected chairman and Carl Thomas secretary. The convention adopted a Democratic platform pledging support for the Bryan era policy and for Hon. M. Rt. Patterson in the upcoming race.
The Walluga Farmers Association plans a county fair parade in Johnson City October 20 to 23. The parade on the 22nd is expected to be the largest farmer gathering in Joln gon City with more floats and strong merchant interest. Farmers will lead the procession with merchants pleased to be at the front.
During the colonist season the railroad will operate through cars on fast vestibated trains from Chattanooga to St Louis and Memphis via Nashville. For information write or call W T Rogers T P A Knoxville Tenn till Oct.
Traveling public alert announces passenger train service from Johnson City Tennessee over East Tennessee and Western North Carolina tracks starting Saturday September 26 2908. Carnegie will close as a passenger station with trains operating to the depot at Cherry and Buffalo streets opposite Southern Railway depot at the same scheduled times. 632 Jour A Muar Acting General Persenger Agent.
The passage depicts a faction described as a council of governors congealing into a warlike stance before an election. It portrays their peace platform as a veil for deception, likening them to tin soldiers under Don Quixote, eager to fight the windmill and thwart Madison’s presidential bid. The author hints at future developments with “To be continued.”
A local Republican faction warns that a Sunday compromise offer carried a 5000 dollar price tag should Asbury Wright or Tillman secure the gubernatorial nomination. The proposal also conditioned a railroad commissioner bid on a 1000 dollar payment, and a Demurring Wright allegedly preferred yielding the race to Tillman to avoid the fee. The Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co. letter to Florence, Alabama ends with praise for the product and a recommendation to deal with the firm.
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