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\ the condition OF affairs is desperate with
many people. Some of the stores ran ont
OF provisions completely. The outlook for
the resumption of business by which labor
ing men may obtain employment that would
relieve their starving condition Is gloomy.
10 say the least. There are at least > 500
people IN Calvert county who are dependent
upon oyster longing for livelihood No
class OF men feel the depressed condi,ion
more than the Patuxent tongers. With
mem generally the season has been poor.
anu "hen the freeze prohibited operations
"a lIie river many were caught without as
nuch as cent 10 tide their families over
1ne seNereSt winter weather ever experi-
ehced IN this section OF Maryland"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
LOCAL MENTION.
ANUS EMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-Hoyt's "A Texas Steer"
BiiOu-V au1cville.
Columbia Theater-"The Circus Girl"
Kernans Lyceum Theater-"Gay Aasque-
raiders"
Lafayette Square,. H. Sothern in THE
Kings Musketeer"
National Theater-AIiss Annie Russell in
Catherine"
Ohio av nue. and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
1872 1918 New York avenue-The Halls of
the AnClents.
1909 Pennsylvania averue-Exhibition of
the painting of 'Trilby."
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senator Hear TO Lecture

Senator Hoar will lecture at the Catholic
University tomorrow afternoon at 44j
o'clock, his subject being George Wash
lngton.' 1t is expected some remarks per-
unent to current affairs will be heard from
the senator. a special train will leave the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad station at l.2o
o clock for the university, and returning
Will bring the passengers into the city by
Z ii.
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Ed yynrd McGinIey LOcnfel

inspector Roardman was today informed
by the clerk of Emrich's Hotel that Ed
ward McGinle. the aged man who, as
stated in yester lays Star. has been miss
ing from his home, No. 1874 Potomac street
for several days, is a guest at the hotel
The Information was communicated to the
family Of the missing man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

' IA the Only Rail Line Between Washing
ton and Old Point Comfort
CONNIE ncinS February 49, Pullman Buffet
Parlor cars viii he run through without
change. leaving y. and 2. station II AZ
am, arriving Newport News eco pm: old
Point Comfort. $50 pm: Norfolk 5-ni
pm. daliy except Sunday. For tickets and
reservations apply Penna. r. r. office 18th
and @ SITS For special information appIy
offices {. and o. railway. 513 or 1921 Penna.
avenue. Washingt on.-Adyt
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Via pennsylvania Railroad.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday
February p and &c, good to return unit
Monday, February -. All trains except
the congressional limited.-AdVt
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Rare Goods Mt Auctiou

The Ruggieri sale OF fine furniture china
and paintings will he concluded at Sloan's
1907 St. tomorrow at IL am. and 3 pm
Advertisement
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TIE HALLS OF THE ANDENTS.
NOS. 1872 1914. 1916 AND 1918 NEW YORK AVE
CONS Iucted TO promote NATIONAL GALLERIES
OF HISTORY AND ART
They Illustrate the art, architecture. religion and
life Of the Egyptian, Assyrian. Graeco Roman and
Saraccnic natinaalitics
The EGYPTIAN PORTAL Is entrance 10 the
HALL OF COLUMNS, more grand In dimensions
than that hUili 10y L"psius at Berlin
The upper EGYPTIAN HALL. contains the inte-
rior of an Egyptiin house 10y Raciuet. The larger
section illustrates Fey ptisn and crafts. Cop
les l0x7 feet Of Rchter's Building Of the Pyramids
and Longs Egyptian Feast.
The ASSfEiAN THRONE ROOM Is gorgeous N
blue ana gold according 20 Place. A section is
walled with casts from the British Museum. The
portal is between four colossal huma headed bulls
from the Palace - Sennacierib.
The THRONE OF NElN E,S Is set up from the
cast ia the Louvre. King Sennacherih Is modelled IN
costume from the bas-relief. The decorations Of
the ROMAN HOUSE cover than IL 600 square
The LECTURE HALL. in Persian style. contains
the painting II the Grandeur of Rome in the time
Of Constantine.
The SARACENIC HALL. is n counterpart Of the
interior Of tx House of Benzaquin In TanEiers
The ART GALLERY is devoted To illustrations OF
Roman history
Visitors will - att, ndei by eNpositors. and Mr.
Franklin W Smith, curator, viii speak In explana-
tion at intervals.
OPEN Fl.oN AN. TO 10 pm. ADMISSION, soc.
fe1S-3S
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Saengerbund Masked Rail.

The Washington Saengerbund gave a
masked ball last night at its hail. on C
street, for the entertainment of its young
members and friends. The affair was most
delightful throughout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

Concluding sale of rare furniture. china
and paintings at Sloan's, 1907 Ct St (by cata-
logue). tomorrow at IL am. and 3 pm.
Rooms comfortable and seats provided
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

IS tne principal stockholder in the Grand
racine Hotel. Chicago That accounts -
Its generous magnificence-Adyt
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J II. Small x Sons. florists. 18th and q
s's- Washington, and 1153 Broadway, n. Y.
Advertisement Az
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
LECTURES.

AN ILLUSTRATED LECTURE IN AID OF GAR
selG Memorial Hospital, by Hon ). q. IIilboru
Member Of Com. Naval Affairs. ON The
American Nagy" Metropolitan Church cor. a.
and G SITS. MONDAY EVENING. February ~,
at O'Clock Tickets. 5pc f,23It-G
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SI.25 to baltimore and Return

Via Baltimore and Ohio Saturday and Sun
day. February - and %. good for return
until following Monday. Tickets good on
AL trains except Royal Lisnited--Advt.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Washington for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at G-3O pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Giymont and
intermediate points al $50 am.
Trains leave 1312 street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from I'm 10
s pm.
Trains leave 1917 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
a. m. TO ) pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton and Fort Myer every half hour from
$50 am to 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

"NARYLAND CLUB OLD RYE
Whisky has been used in the best homes
throughout the United States for the past
20 years. ii contains no fusel oil, is pure.
smooth, mellow and 10 years old. Your
dealer will supply you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

Money to lend at Az. and per cent on
real estate Frank L. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave.
advertisement.
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PABST 'DOPPEL BRAEU" BEER
Is acknowledged to be the finest dark beer
bYewed in this country. Equals the famous
imported brands. Pabst BLUE Ribbon" is
another favorite Write or phone for case.
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Ladies' Give Colonial Tea.

HWNF asFsf UIIIHI NpFiHS II iD"trs
Tuiips-Ihousands in all colors. Guide ,1224
Advertisement
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KENNY'S
FINE DRY ROASTED COFFEES
HAVE NO EQUAL.
PURE SUGARS. SOLD AT COST.
c. d kENNY'S; s CITY STORES.
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Reserved seats, 80 and 40 cruts and Show on
sale at ELLIS a 60. =. 937 Pa. ave. fcIso
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CITY ITEMS.

Johnston's prices for groceries on page Z.
Cold Winds Won't Chap" Your Skin
if you use "Handoline." At druggists DC
fe2g-2t
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KENNY'S

Johnston's prices for groceries on page
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Mr.. JNO. PORTER LAWRENCE OrcauIst
Under the direction of Mr. JOSEF KASPAR.
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07
w. S. CRITTENDON.

On the corner of First street and
Washington avenue is located a
handsome two-story brick building
of w. S. Crittendon, the hustline
Union City grocer, and coterer to
those who are condoiseurs in all
that is the incest and best in the
staple and fancy grocery line.
There is nothing too good for Crit
tendon's customers, and nothing
sorry no matter how cheap that he
will palm of on his customers. Mr..
Crittendon has been in the grocery
business about a decade, and his
constantly growing business is
proof positive that he has dealt
fairly with his patrons giving them
value received for their money.
With Crittendon 16oz is a pound
and 4pks a bushel and he never bites
a cracker in twain to make the
scales balance evenly Mr.. Crit
tendon is not only one of our most
successful merchants but one OF
best citizens, ever interested in any.
thing thai is for the benefit and
advancement of Union City and its
people. He is benefit to the towr
not a croaker, and those who invest
their money with him will be sure
to get the best at the lowest price
Marvin Blanton is bOokkeeper anC
head clerk, and his assistant are
Hunter Elan and O. Kirkland anc
their polite courteous services draw
many customers to this popular
Union City grocery.
Since the above was put in typt
Mr.. w. NJ. Warterfield, an old
Union City boy, who has been in
Nashville the past tour months, has
purchased an interest in the above
business, the firm name of which
has not yet been decided upon.
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07

the exception of a month or SO
this summer, while outing at
Monteagle, during which time his
place was filled by Mr., L. p.
Head. Mr.. Eminisor is a natural
printer, well up in his trade as
the construction Of ads etc in this
issue will certify.
The next is Mr.. +. II. Badger,
who is not only compositor, but
writer of considerable note. A
number of our readers have read
many of his productions under the
nom de plume, "Jonas Jutton. "
To him is due much credit for this
splendid edition, as the bulk of
the soliciting and writing fell to
his lot. Mr.. Badger is also cor
respondent for several dailies.
The last, but by no means least,
is Mr.. Ed f. McGaugh, deaf
mute, who learned the printing
trade early in life, and has'work-
ed in many large offices through
out the States. He has rendered
us some valuable service in getting
out the Trade Edition. Several
other floating compositors were
also called into service from time
to time.
This edition, in point of magni-
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07
f. NJ. SULLIVAN.

tMr. Sullivan. whose name heads
this article, is Il native of Ohio,
having been born in Lakeville, that
State the 23rd of December, 1887.
After leaving school at Gambler,
Ohio, at the age of sixteen he be-
gan his trade under ]. \. Stitzel, of
Toledo, O., the most famous miller
in the United States. who at the
Centennial ii Philadelphia i'll 1876
was awarded Il gold medal over all
competitors Of the Union. After
serving three and half wears with
this famous firm Mr.. Sullivan trav-
eled through all the Northern States
and Canada III the interest of the
most prominent mills of the North
and Northwest, until 1885, when lie
came to Kentucky, in several prin-
cipal towns of which lie was en-
gagged in the milling business until
1895, when he moved to Gallatin,
Tenn, where as Superintendent OF
a mill, the property of the Farmers
81 Traders Bank, he continued as
manager until he came to Union
City in 90 and became one of the
partners of the Mathes-Sullivar
Milling Company, which began
business some eighteen months
ago, and which to-day is one of The
most successful milling businesses
not only in Obion County, but in
the State of Tennessee. Their
Rising Sun Flour is synonym OF
all that is pure and best i'll the line
of flour. Mr.. Sullivan is the seller
of the mill, being on the road most
of the time, and when talking to q
customer never pulls down his sam
pie of Rising Sun Flour for any
competitor, it matters not whom he
represents nor where he is from.
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07

the cane brakes, which were their
usual resort. The county was
fayorite hunting ground of Davy
Crockett, who traversed it many
times, and it is said on one occa-
sion killed six bears in one day.
Indian corn, before the erection
of mills was ground, or rather
crushed into meal by means of
mortar and pestle. The mortar
was usually formed by following
out stump. A large pestle of
hard wood was then attached to
one end of a pole working over
support, SO that when forced down
it would enter the mortar. A
weight was then attached to the
other end of the pole sufficient to
raise the pestle. By this means
very coarse meal was made, but it
was an exceedingly slow and lab
orious process. A man living on
the lake bluffs, more ingenious
than his neighbors, constructed
mill of this character to be run by
water power. 1t was SO arranged
that trough was placed upon the
end of the pole opposite the pestle,
and stream of water from a
spring conducted into it. AS the
trough filled, the pestIe was raised,
but when q certain amount of
water had entered, it emptied it.
self automatically, and the pestIe
fell. This mill became very pop
ular, and received patronage for
miles around. Horse mills, how
ever, were soon after erected.
The first was probably built by
Wyatt Belts, who lived in what
is now the Fifth Civil District.
Another was erected in 1923 by
Col. Wilson. The first water-mill
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07

tlemen is indict1ve of the enterprise
always displayed by this firm.
Nothing they attempt is done by
halves, and the magnificent business
they have built up in the past three
years is striking testimonial to
their energy and enterprise Each
member of the firm is especially
adapted to the business, both hav-
ing been educated in the school of
actual business where men do bust
ness on strictly business principles.
They have thorough knowledge of
their business and know exactly
the location of every factory in the
country aud what they make and
how they sell them. They have
ample capital to conduct their bust
ness on a strictly cash business.
And we can cheerfully say from
actual knowledge that when you
trade with them that you get every
cent your dollar is worth.
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07

was built three years later by
Thomas Mcdonald, on Davldson's
Creek. 1t was afterwards run by
James and John Blaine, and still
later by Joel S. Enloe. The first
cotton-gin was built and owned by
John Parr, four miles northeast OF
Troy.
The original act establishing
Obion County was passed October
"A, 1928, and was entitled IAN act
for the establishment of a new
county in the northwest part of
the State" 1t was given the name
Obion from Obion River (Obion
being an Indian word, Simplifying
"many prongs'0, and until 1870 it
was Lake County. 1t was organl-
zed on January 10, 1924, at the
house of William Nj. Wilson,
three miles southeast of Troy.
The first County Court was com
posed of the following justices:
John Mckee, Seth Bedford,
.Joseth Taylor, George c. David
son, Rice Williams, William Nj.
Wilson, William Reynolds, Viii
liam Wilkinson, Samuel d. Viii
son Jr., John Parr and Stephen
Mitchell, of whom Seth Bedford
was elected chairman. An election
for the county then took place,
whicl, resulted as follows: Clerk
of County Court, Samuel ID. Will
son, ST.; Sheriff, Fletcher q. Ed
wards: Register, Asa 7. Hurt;
Trustee, Obadiah Roberts; Ranger,
james Bedford; Surveyor, Robt.
B. Harper; Coroner, John 1. Alb
ington; Constables, Josiah &.
Clark, Wyatt Belts and William
Mckinney. At the same time
Stephen Mitchell, Rice Williams
and John Mckee were appointed
to make out the tax lists for their
respective neighborhoods. Pro
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07

tude, has far excelIed our fondest
expectations; with but few excep-
tions, our business men have raj
lied to our assistance. We he
licve this, the great Trade Edi-
ton of the Commercial Courier,
Of eighteen hundred and ninety
nine, will prove Of great advan-
tage to every business and every
citizen.
We have been to "a great deal
of expense and labor in making
the publication so creditable, but
feel repaid in the great good, we
believe, will come to the city ahd
county from such Il paper.
In conclusion we desire to thank
one and all of our business men
and other citizens for their liberal
patronage in this great undertak
iDr
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07
OBION COUNTY.

Obion County is situated in the
north western portion of West
Tennessee. 1t is founded on the
North by Fulton County, KY,
East by Weakley County, South
by Gibson and Dyer Counties and
West by Lake County. 1t is one
of the richest counties in the State
and contains an area of $50 square
miles, about 36 of which are Gov
cred by Reelfoot Lake, the largest
body of water in Tennessee. The
surface of the county is varied,
about one-third being billy and
broken, and two-thirds being IN
dulating and level. The soil is
chiefly black loan, more or less
mixed with siliceous matter, and
resting upon a subsoil of red or
whitish clay. No building stone
is found in the county, except a
kind of sandstone found on the
banks of Mill Creek, and perhaps
in few other localities. The
county is well supplied with run
ming water. Theprincipal streams
are Obion and Reelfoot rivers,
East and West Davidson, Mill, Big
and Little Glover, Harris, Fish,
Deer, Cypress, Indian, Paropan,
Grassy, billiard, Lick, Big and
Little Richland, Grove, Houser,
Reelfoot and Cane Creeks.
The most wonderful natural
feature of the county is Reelfoot
Lake, which was formed by an
earthquake in 1911. Previous to
the settlement of the county it
was covered with Il heavy growth
of walnut, oak, poplar, cypress,
hickory, maple, elm and other va
rieties Of trees, many of immense
size, and while much has now been
cut, large amounts of the best tim
Der still awaits the lumbermen.
All farm products can he sue
cessfulIy raised in Obion County,
but the leading staples are tobacco,
wheat, corn and cation.
The first white settlement with
in the present bounds of Obion
County was made in 1919 by
Elisha Parker, in the north east
part of the county.
During the first few years the
settlers depended mainly upon
wild game for their meat, and
Indian corn for their bread. Deer
were very plentiful, and bears
were found in great numbers in
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07

corner stones, has the school reach
ed its present success.
In addition to the 9Th grade, 4
which includes latin, is another
grade consisting of English litera-
ture, General History and Plane
Trigonometry, which thoroughly
prepares students to enter our
best colleges. The State Univer-
sity at Knoxville now admits grad
yates of the Rives School into its
Freshman class without examina-
ton
| In addition to the literary depart
ment, music hall has just been
erected III the school-house grounds,
thus affording good opportunity
for the study Of music, to those de-
string to study that art. The mu-
sic department is now under the
management Of Miss Lillian Matth-
ews, one of the best instructors Of
music in West Tennessee.
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07
THE DAILY COM
MERCIAL-COURIEE.

1t is our intention to resume the
publication of the Daily about Oc-
tober lst. But in the meantime. our
representative will canvas the city
carefully, and the result of this can
vas will decide whether or not Union
City will have daily; and we hope
our representatives will get such
encouragement from our citizens in
the way of subscriptions that it will
guarantee the Daily success.
We expect to make it larger and
more interesting than ever before
Every one remembers what a source
Of pleasure and comfort the little
Daily was last winter, and if we re-
sumo its publication we will make it
better than ever.
The Daily had many close friends
before its suspension, and we believe
they will again rally to its support
Nothing adds more life and vim tC
our town than the Daily, and we
hope to resume its publication un
der more favorable circumstan
ces than before. We have Just add
ed new gasoline engine to prope
our printing presses, and our office
is replete with material suitable fol
a daily. Shall we have it? We say
we will. Let the people rally to oul
support and we will have a daily t
push along the interests of the best
town in the State.
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07

have lost Il faithful Sunday school
pupil, the chnrch a shining light
and the Christian endeavor an earn
est worker.
We miss her bright face, and
deeply mourn her loss. We extend
our heartfelt sympathy to her ber-
eaved mother and father and to her
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07

the county seat was moved from
Troy to Union City into one of the
handsomest temples Of justice in
the State, which was erected by
the citizens of Union City at a
cost of aboutS3O, 900, and present
ed to the county.
The present county officers are,
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07

the paper about year. He is
the assistant editor; and his natu-
raj attainments, - Il machinist,
make him n valuable adjunct to
the Office in keeping engine and
presses IN running trim. He has
promise of making a good news
paper man.
The next one we would call at
tention to is Master William r.
Jr., who is II years of age, and
handy around the print shop. He
has been feeder for our cylinder
press more than year, and since
we commenced the press work
ON the Trade Edition has fed
through the press about fifty
thousand sheets. He feels, and
Justly so, that this paper is not
complete because his cut is not in
il.
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07

present term august 2S) fifteen
students have enrolled from other
districts. in order to secure the ad
vantages the school affords.
Strict discipline and thorough
ness Of instruction have been the
underlying principles of the school
since its beginning, and on these, as
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07
THE HIVES GRADED school

Realizing the Importance of
good school in their midst, the citi-
zens of Rives. in 1894 erected an ele-
giant school building of two rooms,
and elected Prof. W. H. Cook, of
Hickman, Ky, principal, who has
been at the head of the school ever
since, and through his energy and
perseverance, aided bv the hearty
cooperation of the citizens, the
school has grown in interest, num-
bers and efficiency, until it now
has the fullest attendance i'll its his
tory Since the beginning of the
The commercial courier. (Union City, Tenn.) 1897-190?, 1899-09-07
hand you this edition.

hand you. this edition.
The editor of this paper was the
founder of the Union City Com
mercial, and also the West Tenn
essee Courier, and consolidated
the two in 1897; the paper now
being in its tenth year.
The Commercial Courier has
ever looked after the interest of
Union City and Obion County,
and expects to keep up a good
fight for what we take to be f0r
the best interests Of thc-p1,5lic.
We are glad in this notice of
the paper to call the attention Of
the public to our associates in its
publication:
Claude V. Andrews, eldest son
of the editor, is nineteen years of
age and has been connected with