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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
2
Union Depot Commercial Club meeting focused on securing a new factory plant and its relocation, plus advancing a Memphin to Bristol highway. Committees target county court action and Southern railway cooperation for improved freight and passenger facilities and a unified union station.
Dozens of women suffer constipation and stomach trouble inspiring Miss Maude Tyner of St. Louis to recount her cure with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. She urges American womankind to try the remedy, offering a free sample by mail and noting a 50 cent to dollar price at dealers.
Miss Eva Katheryn Reeve becomes Mrs Richard Talmage Marshall in a Bristol home wedding. The Johnson City groom is vice president at C. and C. Style and recently lived in Accomack County, Virginia. Bride wore blue navy traveling dress. maid of honor was May Annie Laurie Reeve. Guests included Carrie Powell and Kathryn Sexton. Music by Mrs K A Grandstaff. Couple to tour the South before settling in Johnson City. Remains of the reception praised, and an old remedy ad closes.
One of the swiftest engineering jobs in the south is nearly finished as the new street car line to the normal school opens Monday. Manager Amzi Smith of the traction company says cars will run Monday morning after track layers and line stringers have been at work long hours.
A Bee Hive wagon horse escapade ends with a runaway through Spring and Main, smashing Unaka National Bank window. Driver and horse were frightened. crowd.ns details vary. Police intervene as onlookers recount the chaotic chase through the streets.
A city based notice records a formal invitation from Mr. and Mrs. L. McGovoch Hayes for the marriage of their daughter Margaret to Mr. Ferdinand Powell on October 10 1911 at eight o clock in Midway Brentwood Tennessee. The text blends wedding details with humorous mock chatter about other nuptials and playful dialogue from a reporter and locals.
Mrs. Tilson wife of W. Tilson died at her home in Clear Branch Friday afternoon after a short illness from organic heart trouble. She was about 80 and a lifelong Baptist. Funeral was Sunday at 4 PM at the nearby cemetery. Survived by her husband and children Julia Bewin, Andrew Tilson, Mrs. Miso, J. Tilson, W. Tilson, WJ Tilson, and others.
A sales pitch extols PRINTZESS clothing highlighting two season wear, shape retention, and a new Pico Canvas fabric. It emphasizes tested wool quality, a 38 year tailoring process, and a guarantee of wrinkle resistance while promising no extra cost.
County court meets Monday in Jonesboro with a heavy docket. On the third Monday in October the Johnson City law court will begin time of term postponed from August. Judge Harmon will oversee a busy session disposing many important cases.
A nostalgic note extols bread baked with Model Patent Flour from Model Mill Co. The aroma promises gustatory pleasure to those who enjoy good bread, inviting readers to bake with the flour for tasty slices straight from the oven.
Judge Miller performed multiple marriages this week including Cleo Cooper to Charles K Drake and Mariah Williams to Archie McClennan. A couple from Route No 10 near Jonesboro, Mass Katie Belle Hall to Janice Hy Lineback also wed in his office with quick, orderly ceremonies.
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