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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-22
LOVE VS.. POETRY.

The subject of love making il
all OF its phases is one that viii
always be received with enthusiasts
tic interest by the young and the
frivolous, the old and the wise.
1t is the theme of every SONG
and story and the joy of every
sentimental youth and maiden.
On vine-covered veranda sew
eral evenings ago the question OF
how and when man should make
love was discussed with animation
by the three occupants who had
settled themselves for quiet
evening at home.
The man was smoking, of course,
and the girl, as was to be expected,
was in the hammock, while the
married woman had made herself
comfortable in chair piled high
with soft cushions.
The subject had begun by the
married woman asking the man
why he did not call on some of the
girls and give more of his time to
society. She argued that girls
would do him good, rub off the
rough corners, and that society, if
taken sensibly and in moderation,
would give him a certain polish
that he could acquire nowhere
else.
"But mind" she said, Il" | would
not for the world have You become
a shining light IN society and sip
tea at every afternoon reception;
nor would | have you one of the
popular sort who goes everywhere
he is invited. The man, or the
woman, either, who goes and goes,
and is afraid to stop, is tiresome
sight, and, as Balzac says, the
man who is seen everywhere is re-
ceiyed with interest nowhere. ,"
She laughingly concluded that she
was going to invite some pretty
girl to tea and make him walk
nome with her in the moonlight;
hen if he did not want to call he
vas hopeless.
"Oh, WE'LL" he sighed as he
licked the ash from the end of his
,igar, "what is the use of thinking
# such things! | love pleasure
md the society of attractive WON
N as well as most men, but | have
mother and three sisters to sup
oort, and have no time nor money
0 spare
He contended that girls were an
luxury, and expected
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-22
The Topographic Mapping of Tennes
see.

The topographic mapping Of
Tennessee, which has been in prog
ress tor several years, is being con
tinued during the present season
by the United States Geological
Survey. The section to be survey.
ed is i'll the south central portion OF
the State, included between lati-
tudes IS degrees aud IS degrees and
30minutes and longitudes 81 degrees
and 30 minutes and SO degrees, and
embraces Wayne and part of Law
renee Counties. The map, when
completed to be known as the Man
ME quadrangle, will be uniform in
size and detail with those already
issued by the Survey of Tennessee,
some twenty-five in number, and
will in time be followed by others
until the entire State is surveyed
and mapped. The Topographic
work thus far done in Tennessee
is mainly in the eastern portion of
the State. The work OF this sea-
son will be conducted by E. G.
Hamilton, assistant topographer,
under the general supervision of
Photographer Hersey Mnnroe. Mr.
Munroe is at present engaged in
he mapping of the Roam Mountain
on the extreme border
If the State.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-22

them some of the pleasures tina
they received from other men, he
would stay away. He could no
explain to them that his income
was only SO much a month, ant
that, although he could not senC
them flowers and candy, he could
only give his time and the truest
and best that was in him in return
for which their society afforded
him the greatest happiness.
The girl in the hammock de
clared that women did not expect
men to be constantly loading then
with gifts, and that they appreci
ated the friendship of some more
than the candy and flowers of all
others.
The man smiled knowingly.
thinking that she was sentimental,
when she was only sensible.
"And | might fall in love-" VEN
tured the man slowly, "and
wouldn't be q cad to tell her of
it, when | knew there was no Dos
sibiIity of my marrying for years
to Gomez
There was silence on the porch
for some time-the girl and the
married woman were feeling sorry
for the man.
1t was an old question, this
whether a man should tell wom
an he loved her when he knew that
years would elapse before he could
ask her to marry him, or whether
he should keep silent and wait.
But there is a hopelessness in
waiting and keeping silent, and
perhaps see some other slowly
winning her love. Maybe if she
knew, she will be willing to wait;
but it is stronger in him to keep
silent, and he has more respect for
himself.
Although the woman is willing
to wait years for the man she
loves, it is not fair that she should, |
and the man who goes to work
and day by day slowly and surely
gains her love, when he sees no
prospect of asking her to marry
him for many years, is perhaps
weak, and is not true to the high
est that is in him.
Then again the burdens of a man
who is struggling for recognition
in the world a-e borne with
lighter and Drawer heart if he has
the love of some good woman.
On the other hand, in certain
cases and under certain circum
stances, it is due the woman that
she should know and it should be
left with her to decide.
1t is q many sided question and
one which each man settles accord.
ng to his temperament. The man
with the deep, strong nature keeps
silent, while the impatient and i'm.
oulsiye one speaks out.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-22

VI 1"l III bOlIluS6 aLpA Is
more complete utilization Of the
soil The area of improved l9313
has increased continuously sincas
1870 and at more rapid rate than
the total farm acreage, the per
cent. of farm land improved being
greater in 1900 than in any pre-
vious census year.
INCREASE IN VALUES.
The increase in the total valae
of farm property since 1890 was
S23, 3lO,375. or 8. 10 per cent. The
increase in the value of land. 5En-
provements, and buildings Was
S22, 45O,2 30, or 9,3 per cent. !; IN
that of implements and machinery,
IS, 295, 100, or 1913 per cent. and
in that of live stock, $564,375. or
90 per cent. The value of farm
products in 1899 was 92. 4 per cent.
greater than the value reported
for 1889.
DIVISION OF THE RACES.
Of the 224,6 23 farms in the
State, 1902 are cIassed as beiDp
white, while 80, 895 are given oysr
to the coIored races. OF this last
number twelve or held by indians.
and 1883 by negroes. Since
1880 the total number of farms has
increased 1898, or 35.6 per cen4.
Since 1880 the number of owners
has increased 1861 or 1917 per-
cent, but the number Of farms
operated by share tenants has III
creased at greater rate than those
operated by owners or cash texa-
ants. OF all of the farms Of a3R
State, $40 per cent. are operateI
by white farmers, and only 15.l
by the colored race. OF the white.
farmers, g. 5 per cent. own all OK
part of their farms, and only ~. =
per cent. of the coIored race own
all or part of their farms.
The value of the farm property
operated by the white farmers -
given as $314, 459,889, or 1922 pen
cent of the total valuation, whilse
those operated by the coloreC3
farmers are valued at only $26~-
742, 1876, percentage Of only rs
Of the ST, 398,075 given as the
value of poultry products in 1890,
$40 per cent. represents the value
of poultry raised, and 42.1 peE
cent that of eggs produced. There
were S,635,677 dozen more eggs
in 1899 than in 1889, &
gain of 1913 per cent This in
crease in production of eggs tends
to confirm the statement made
elsewhere that the apparent de~-
crease in number of chickens il,
due to a difference in methods OK
enumeration.
TOBACCO PRODUCTION.
According to the census OF 1880
Tennessee produced in 1919, 90
1885 pounds of tobacco, while
that of 1860 showed a gain of o.
300, 165 pounds, or 115 6 per cent,
The reports of 1870 showed q de-
cline>f 21,9S2,O4 pounds o. SOC;
per ceA4. Between 1870 and tSqa'
there, was a gain of 3GS per COM,
~ between 1880 and 1890, gain
oiN Hz,>7S:Rer cent n
The preseht'S9s my Nshows THAI
n 1895, tobacco VIZ 2pIen-
nessee by.2, Y6Q s th r., who oh
"ineo lFog !l,ossY9al1 IN yield OF
80 157, $50 pGundsidd i, at 81
GE55AIbis waso J9h,E9aease In
lrea 81 esao ~&s{578 \ as, OF
'9 IS, { !. y fs'a t6c / projection
w POP ariag9k or IS . per-
a.: I'm a,tl.a::4gy 8Sea In tobacco
9acR!faFm on'ndlich it was
,raasn was 2.6 acres.sg
The tohgSco crop Of 1899 was
yer every county OF
ne State. Maybe leading county
'as MontFFea\ery, with 1888
ores; the neHesIn rank being Rob-
rtson and Weaklet Counties, with
3, 488 acres and 1858 acres, re-
oectively. These three counties
)gether contributed 81. 9 mar oan+
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-22

Fish and Game at ] G. Burdick's.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-22

WANTED By gentleman, hrsx-
CLASP board in private family; sec
|onde floor; telephone and electric
lights preferred Address B., this
office. Ss
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-22
INCREASE IN FARM AREA.

The total number of farms re-
ported in 1900 was over three
times as great as in 1850 and %. s
per cent. greater than in 1890.
The total acreage has not increased
rapidly, the gain since 1850 being
but ~ per cent, and In the last
decade but 90 per cent. These
changes have resulted in a contin-
uous decrease in the average size
of farms, indicating a progressive
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-22
TOBACCO PRODUCTION.

According to The census OF 1850,
Tennessee produced in 1919, 90
1888 pounds of tobacco, while
that of 1860 showed q gain of o.
300, 1865 pounds, or 115 6 per cent,
The reports of 1870 showed de-
cline>t 21,902,O45 pounds o. SOC;
per ceA4. Between 1870 and Is,c-n'
there, was gain of 36.S per cont,
I'D between 1880 and 1890. a oairn
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-22

The TOBACCO crop Of 1899 was
distributeek1 yer every county OF
the State. Maybe leading county
was MontEeaery, with II, 598
acres; the ne1ss An rank being Rob-
ertson and Weaklef Counties, with
13,488 acres and 1858 acres, re-
spectively. These three counties
together contributed 61.2 per cent
of the entire acreage and 64.2 per
cent0of the entire production.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

Miss Marguerite Sheridan. a sister
of Mrs. L. M. Schlatterer, who taught
the 3rd grade in our public school,
resigned her position and departed
Monday for Denver, Colorado, to try
and regain her health.
Clark Jenkins who has charge of a
dress making school in Tomah, spent
Thanksgiving day at home and Fri
day went to Stevens Point to attend
a Normal school reception. Mr.. Jen-
kins returned to his work in Tomah
Tuesday noon.
Mrs. VIM. Scott and Mrs. Jane
Ward who makes her nome with them
departed "Wednesday for Chicago.
There they will join Mr.. Scott and
he will proceed to New York with
Mrs. Ward who will spend some time
visiting relatives and friends
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04
Dates to Remember.

Friday, Nov. S.
The Foreign Missionary society of
the NJ. E, church will meet in their
church parlOrS Friday afternoon.
Saturday. Dec. O..
The Mission Band will meet Satur
day afternoon with Mrs. Emma
Brundage.
Monday, Dec. z.
The Entire Nous will meet Mon
day evening with Mrs. b. l..
Brown.
The Woman's Club will meet next
Monday evening with Mrs. Harvie.
Tuesday, Dec. 9.
The W. T. c. q will meet Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Geo. NJ. Hill.
Wednesday, Dec. 10.
The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ.
z. church, west side. will meet next
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
NJ O. Potter
The Ladies Aid Society of the
First Congregational church, east
side will meet next Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. \. L. Fontaine.
All members are urgently requested
to be present as there will he bust
ness of Importance TO arrange.
The ladies' aid society of the First
Congregational Church, west side
will meet next Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. e. b ROSSier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04
/ O. n. E Officers

At the last regular communication
of the Odd Fellow lodge the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
six months; Henry Rablin, Noble
Grand; A. w, Gitchel, Vice-Grand; r.
A, Donavan, Recording Secretary; j,
A. Cohen, Treasurer: n. Church, Per-
manent Secretary; Geo. w. Gross,
Trustee for three years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

The school board met in it's regular
monthly session at the library rooms
Monday night and transacted the
usual amount OF routine business.
The committee on teachers and texts
reported the resignation Of Miss
Marguerite Sheridan on account of
poor health and that they had
engaged Miss Bertha M. Haire, of
Waupaca, to take her place. The new
teacher assumed her duties Monday
morning in the old Congregational
church building
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

Dan McKercher spent Thanksgiving
day in Grand Rapids, w, Gebhardt,
formerly of this city but now Of Grand
Rapids, spent Sunday in Merrill.-Mrs.
G. Crotteau, OF Rudolph, is in the city,
having been called here by the illness
and death of her sister. Mrs. L P.
Boyer-Mr. and Mrs. George Wild
fang, Of Grand Rapids, have been
visiting for the past few days at the
home Of Mrs. Wildfang's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. d. G. Webster.-Merrill
Advocate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

Geo. w. Davis purchased on Monday
the residence property on High street
belonging to his father-in law, A. l..
Gross. Consideration was $3.50. Mr..
and Mrs. Gross will remain in their
old home until next May when they
will move into another house they
own on River street, and Mr.. Davis
will then rent his newly acquired
DrODprtV
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

Messrs. John Arpin and Nicholas
Reiland took trip in the formers
automobile to Appleton last Friday
making the entire distance of 80 miles
in six hours. This is pretty gooC
time considering that the chaffeul
did not know the road it being the
first time he Travelled that way. They
returned Saturday through all Of that
snow storm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

Both the dances given by the man
agement Of the Grand Opera House
and the Catholic ForeSterS on Thanks
giving night proved to be a success
financially as well as socially. If
there had not been two dances in
different halls the crowd would have
been too large for any comfort even in
the Opera House AS it was it was
not crowded in either hall and conse-
quently all who attended had good
time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

The Metropolitan Stock Co. Of home
theatrical fame have decided to put or
the boards roaring farce comedy as
their next piece. The play is entitled
"My Aunt from Brazil' in the Iendi.
ton Of which will be introduced lot
OF Specialties and good singing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

August Weishauer was found dead
Friday morning in the city jail ut
WauSau. He was arrested the night be-
fore for theft of a neighbours wood and
locked up. When an officer visited
the cell to give the man breakfast he
found him hanging from the cell door.
The prisoner had torn blanket into
shreds and braided the pieces into a
rope.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04
Notice.

Farmers wishing to grow pickles
for season 1903, send address to the
undersigned and the agent will cal
on you. Alart & Mcclure.
F. HI. WITTER,
4-2W Agent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

J. w. Freeman sold his store build
ing, located on lots adjoining the
Witter House property, to Joseph
Cohen. Consideration $3.50. This
closes out all of Mr.. Freeman's pro-
perty in this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Free
man will move to Menominee, Mich,
where they will make their future
home with their daughter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

III brave the storms Of Chilkoot Pass
I'll cross the plains of frozen glass.
I'll leave my wife and cross the sea,
Rather than be without Rocky
Mountain Tea John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

The Heineman Nero. Co, have a
large stock Of Mems Fur coats on con-
Segment for a short time and they
invite an inSpec ton on the part of
those who are in need of fur coats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

A. h. Falch was initiated into
Rainbow Chapter, order of the Eastern
Star, last Wednesday evening. After
the ceremonies refreshments were
served and a social time enjoyed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

E. a. Upham on Monday moved his
family in his new home that he
recently purchased of John Mccarthy
on the corner Of Milwaukee and Oak
streets, better known as the III. P.
Chase home,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

About forty Of Mrs. Geo. r. Gard
ner's neighborS and friends gave her
self and family a pleasant surprise
Friday evening in honor Of her son
Harry'S visit home from Madison for
Thanksgiving day vacation. Their
elegant home on High street was
thrown open IL them and Il very
enjoyable evening was spent. The
usual methods of entertainment were
INDUCED in and royal good time was
had.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

Miss Bessie Huntington resigned
her position as second operator with
the Wood County Telephone Co. on
December l, and Miss Blanche Hard
ing and Miss Belle Laramie. operators
were each promoted step higher in
the scale of wages. Miss Jennie
Starks has been engaged as the fourth
operator to fill up the quota of Office
help.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

Miss Classy Bishop, the professional
nurse, who has been in our city for
some time has gone to Chicago to join
her sister who is in delicate health and
she will accompany her to Mexico
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04
Mr. and Mrs. David Worthineton OF

Mr. and Mrs. David Worthington Of
Beloit, Wisconsin, spent few days
the past week with relatives and
friends in this city. Mr. WOrthingtOn
was born on the west side of the river
and therefore has special interest in
the city of Grand Rapids. He was
delighted with the prosperous appear
ance that he noticed on every hand
and il made him feel a little homeSick
to return. He says, however, that he
is enjoying excellent business in Belot
and has been there long enough to
become attached to the place He is
sole owner and publisher of daily
and weekly paper there which is re-
ceiving liberal patronage and growing
larger each year. He said one thing
for Grand Rapids and that was that
we had more railroads and more ex-
pensive and beautiful homes in Grand
Rapids than they had in Beloit. Mrs
WOrthlngton is handsome, accomp-
lished woman who makes friends every
time she comes to Grand Rapids and
Is always cordially received by her
husbands many old time friends in the
city of his childhood. David, as he is
familarly called here, has many
friends who are always glad to
see him and know that he is enjoying
life and prospering Their stay here
was altogether too short.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04
Wedding Bells Ring Again.

In NeCedah on Nov. 26. there as
Sembled about sixty friends and re.
| lativeS at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank West to witness the wedding
Of their daughter Lottie Pearl t.
Warren Gilbert Law. second son OF
MIR. and Mrs T. NJ. Law, of Babcock.
They were attended by Miss Cora
Diehl. cousin of the bride and Guy V.
Law, brother of the groom.
The bride was very prettily dressed
in pure white, and carried a bouquet
Of white roses, as also did the brides
maid who was becOmely attired in
pale blue.
Rev. j. BlakeSly of the Congrega-
tiOnal church ofiicia ting. Mrs. Charles
BabcOck, of Necedah, aunt of the
bride presided at the organ. They
were the recipients of many useful
and beautiful presents. After the
wedding, which took place at six in
the evening SumptuOus supper was
served. A pleasant time was enjoyed
by all who attended. Amidst the
good wishes, congratulations, and the
usual showers OF rice, slippers, ETC.,
by the hosts of friends who gathered
at the depot the bridal party took the
late train for Chicago and Kansas
City.
Miss West is an accomplished and
popular young lady of Necedah where
she has always lived, respected and
loved by all. Mr.. Law is the nephew
of Mrs. Cave and Mrs w. j. Shea of
our city. He has visited here fire.
quently and has made maLy friends
who with US extend to himself and
bride cOngratulaUiOns and wish them
long years of usefulness and happiness.
Among those who attended from this
city were Mr.. and Mrs. W. }. Shea.
Unclaimed Letters.
List of letters remaining unclaimed
for in the pOStOtfice at Grand Rapids,
Wis, Dec. 1902.
GENTLEMEN:
Aron, John,
Smith, Hon. w. A,
Thompson, Geo.,
Woodruff, Arthur,
LADIES:
Engle, Miss Olive.
Ford, Mrs. VIM.
Gridley, NJ. Lee R.,
Merrick, Miss Berdella,
Wuersh. Mrs,
Persons calling for the above letters
please say "Adyertised.
A. L. FONTAINE, P. M.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

Robt T.. Rowland has purchased
the remaining two corner lots facing
on Oak and Courthouse streets of II :.
P. Chase. This closes the remaining
lots Mr.. Chase had for sale facing on
Oak street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

Mrs. Ellis Kroner went to Stevens
Point today (ThurSdav) and will visit
her sister Mrs. ChaS. OSter for a few
days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04
r L &C al Notes. -

G.. ]. Carman returned home We'd
nesday from his farm home at Rush
Springs, Indian Territory, where he
has been for the past year. He home
steaded 100 acres OF land: besides he
took up some oil claims. He has had
erected upon the place good house,
barn, and outbuildingS. He sunk a good
we'll, IS feet deep through rock and
has excellent water; fenced a hog lot
OF about fifteen acres; fenced COW
pasture, 20 acres; also fenced the entire
property He had forty acres broken
and raised a spring crop Of oats, corn,
CATER corn. and cane. Before leaving
he put in 20 acres Of wheat which was
growing finely when he left. and will
be ready to harvest the coming June.
He saws that lie likes the country.
Everybody there is prosprring, and it's
just wonderful what improvements
have been made since the Government
opened these lands for settlement.
The value Of lands have trebled since
he has been there and the soil is prOli
tic and almost everything can be grown
there. Green corn, peas, lettuce,
onions, cabbage and new Irish potatoes
were on market before he left. He
expects to return in January, although
he may stay until May. While he
likes the country down there he has
not forgotten his friends in Grand
Rapids where he has spent most Of
his life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

John e. SchnabeI, who recently
erected a fine residence on lots pur-
chased from H. P. Chase, has purchased
two more lots Of Mr.. Chase east of his
present prODerty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-12-04

The largest display of Lamps, Crock
cry. Silveruare aud fancy pieces of
China ever shown in this city is at
johnson & Hill Co.'S. grocery depart
mrnt. Watch for our ad next we i,