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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11
HON. T. G. GORDON.

In another column of to-day''
Commercial appears the announce
ment of Hon. Z. G. Gordon, oil
Dyersburg, who is candidate fol
reelection as a member of the
next. General Assembly of Tennes
see from this Pictorial District,
which is composed Of Obion, Lake
and Dyer counties,
Mr.. Gordon was a member of
the Fifty-second General Assem-
bly,, and comes before the people
asking an Endorsement of his acts
while there.
So far as The Commercial knows
or can hear, the record made by
Nj. Gordon is clean, clear-cut and
conservative. He was one of the
most ardent supporters of the
Peeler bill, the local option meas
ure, which was killed in the Sen
ate, as we'll as all other moral
reform measures.
He is a leading legal light in the
Dyer county bar, good speaker,
and eminently qualified to repre-
sent this people in the high and
honorable position which he now
fills and which he asks for second
term.
TO say he is sober and clean, a
moral, Christian gentleman and a
good Democrat, is about all
that can be said in favor of any
man. And all this is said by the
leading citizens and pastors of
Dyersburg in regard to the Hon.
L. G. Gordon
His candidacy is, of course, sub
iect to the will of the Democratic
party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11
Quarterly Examinations.
MISS scATEs, AccomPANIsr.
PART l.

Since Tuesday examinations have
been in progress at the Public
School. 1t will perhaps be inter
esting to our readers, especially
those having children in school, to
know something of the manner OF
conducting same.
To begin with, questions for ex-
aminations on the various subjects
are prepared by the teachers and
left in the custody of the superin-
tendent until the day assigned to
each subject. Then he passes over
the list of questions-one at time
on the morning of that especial
examination. The children have
carried home all books, except,
perhaps, a song book, and with this
exception the desk contains moth
ing but slate or scratch tablet
and the material on which the
questions are to be answered.
There are ten questions with, in
most cases, three subdivisions,
making in all about thirty ques-
tions, and these cover something
ike the quarters work on the par
ticular subject, The child has but
one question at time; that is, the
teacher writes only one of the ten
questions on the board at time.
This is answered on the slate, or
perhaps on the tablet, then with
the signal all begin work with pen
and Ink for the final writing of the
paper provided tor examinations.
The teachers stand in different
parts of the room and have instruc
tions to keep the strictest surveil-
lance so that the child may not
learn the evil habit of taking help
from neighbor.
The examination is for the pur-
pose of determining just what the
child is doing. While the teacher
knows, of course, without these
measures what the youngster has
done, yet the value is that it in
forms the parent who receives a re-
port of the result, and it makes the
child realize his shortcomings when
he too reads his report. Then the
child is stimulated by this knowl-
edge to work the harder as he con-
templates the last quarterly test,
which determines whether he shall |
pass into higher grade.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11
Observation-Disclosures at the Public
High School.

The following schedule of exam.
nations for the third quarter9ls be.
ing conducted in the Public High
School.
TUESDAY.
Noon; Dictionary.
WEDNESDAY.
Forenoon: Eleventh grade Latin;
eighth grade algebra; ninth grade
algebra tenth grade English.
Afternoon: Tenth and eleventh
grade Greek; ninth grade English
eighth grade history.
THURSDAY.
Forenoon: Ninth grade algebra;
eighth grade Latin; eleventh grade
English.
Afternoon: Tenth grade geometry;
eighth grade grammar,
FRIDAY.
Forenoon: Eighth grade English;
ninth grade history; eleventh grade
geometry; tenth grade geometry.
The list of students making the
honor roll and leading classes will
be published next week. The fourth
quarter begins Monday, April IA,
at which time students from the
country schools would do we'll to en-
ter and make preparation for a good
beginning in the fall session. Sew
eral students have recently matric-
ulated, coming from out of town.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11
Blind Joe Mangum.

TiptonviIle has enjoyed treat
Blind Joe has been here and il
gone, but the memory of his mu
sic will remain forever.
He was advertised as the wiz
card of the violin. He is more
he is it's master; it is part of him
in his hands and under his match
less touch it is more eloquent than
any words we have ever heard
spoken. 1t speaks.
The man who looks upon VIC.
lin as a mere musical instrument.
nothing more, should be hung.
There is something about it, when
played like Joe Mangum plays it,
that moves men to be better.
Joe plays any kind of music
with ease, but to one who can feel
and who is in sympathy with him,
it is easy to see that he despises
the rag-time, break down rubbish,
and when he plays" a selection it
does not take realistically educated
person to appreciate.
There is something so magnetic
in his touch that it appeals to and
and touches the finest chords in
the human heart and compels them
to vibrate in sympathy.
Joe has been blind since child !
hood, consequently he is a mu-
stefan made by Naturo-which
means that he is perfect.
We have heard some violinists
with regulations more than nation
al, but never have we heard
touch so sweet, a tone so sympa-
5hetic, as Blind Joe's. TiptonviIle
las never before been entertained
IS it was on the night of March
18th and all day the Doth at Camp
'ell's opening by Blind Joe and
lis assistants.
If he ever comes again, we know
hat a hall large enough to accom-
nodate the people cannot be had.
Lake County Advocate.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11

Window shades hung free of
charge. Complete line at Caldwell
Stationery Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11
Big Cattle Deal.

Mr.. w. G. Reynolds, Union City's
hustling market man, Wednesday
purchased from Mr.. W. P. Nash, of
Jordan, splendid bunch of beef
steers. They are extra nice and
will be used to supply Mr.. Rey-
nold's trade in this city. The price
paid for the lot was 5000, which
is perhaps the largest amount ever
invested at one time by a Union
City butcher in cattle.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11
First Monday in MAY, 1902.
NONRESIDENT NOTICE,

Clara NJ. PrletO ct al, vs.. PermeIif
Briggs ct al,-Chancery Court
Obion County, Tenn.
In this cause, it appearing to the
satisfaction of the Clerk and Master
from complainants' bill, which is
sworn to, that NJ, A. Briggs. one OF
the defendants to said Till, is a non.
resident of the State of Tennessee, sc
that the ordinary process of law can
not be served on him, it is therefore
ordered that if the said M. A. Briggs
shall not appear and plead, answer or
demur to said bill of complaint on or
before he
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11
STOP! READ!----~aAaAAGA>
MEMPHIS
w EEKLY
N EWS.

The Memphis Weekly News is a new
metropolitan paper of from 10 to IL
pages and contains all the telegraphic
and foreign news, and all the news of
this section. 1t is the once-a-week
edition of the Memphis Morning
News. 1t stands for Democracy at ali
times and is second to no paper as a
purveyor Of news.
The Memphis Weekly News caters
especially to the South and is home
and farm necessity.
We have clubbing arrangement
with the Memphis Weekly News and
can offer that paper with our paper
at the remarkably low subscription
price of $1.25 a year.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11
ANNOUNCE MENTS.
FOR FLoATER .

The Commercial is authorized to announce T.
G. Gordon, of Dyersburg, for reelection as a
member of the General Assembly of Tennessee
from the Pictorial District composed of the
counties of 0bion, Dyer and Lake, subject to
the action of the Democratic party
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11
Neglect Means Danger.

Don neglect blousness and consti.
patton. Your health will suffer perma-
nently if you do. DeWitt's Little Early
RlserS cure such cases. NJ. B. Smith,
Butternut, Mich, says "DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are the most saGis-
factory pills | ever took. Never gripe
or cause nausea, Moss Drug Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11
End Monday In April, Next.

it being the LIST day Of the next regu
lar term OF said Chancery Court, to be
held at tn courthouse in Union City
Tenn, on that date, then the said bill
of complaint, and the allegations
therein contained, will be taken as
confessed by him and this cause set
for hearing exparte as to said defend
ant.
1t is further ordered that this no.
tice be published in The Commercial,
a weekly newspaper published IN
Union City, Tenn, for 4 consecutive
times.
This, March II, 1902.
G. A. GIBBS, c.. & M.
MOORE & WELLS, Solicitors for Com
plainantS. ll-4t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11
Nonresident Notice
L. f. HALEY VS.. d. B Phillips-In
the County Court Of Obion County.

L. f. HALEY VS.. D. B Phillips-Ir
the County Court Of Obion County
In this cause, it appearing to the
clerk from a bill which is sworn tC
that the defendant, D. B. Phillips, is
a nonresident of the State of Tennes
see, and his residence is unknown, sc
that the ordinary process of law can
not be served on him; 1t is therefore
ordered by the clerk that publication
be made for four consecutive weeks in
The Union City Commercial, news.
paper Published in Union City, Ten
nessee, requiring him, the said D. B.
Phillips, defendant, to appear before
the County Court of Obion County,
Tennessee, on the
First Monday In May, 1902.
and make defense to said bill, which
is filed against him, or the same will
be proceeded with ex parte.
April s, 1902.
S. F. HOWARD, Clerk.
IA H. NJ. GOLDEN, DC.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11

DR.. ]. A. Prieto announces that
his practice will be devoted to pa
tients with chronic diseases. Phone
A or call.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-11
Without q Peer.

Lloyd, Ellison & Co., Creek Stand
Alabama, say: We have never sold any
pills that equal Ramon's; in fact they
have forced US to keep no other in
stock. They are without a peer.
Moss Drug Store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

4 (Friday) to our village. Although full Of
admiration for the prairies, the blooming
fields OF California, and her harvest of
grain and fruit the attractive gold and
silver mines Of the mountainous ranges,
he declares there is no place like old Viz
gina, and no spot like Arvonia.
Mr.. Philip Taggert, of Sewell, W. Va.
and Mr.. John TagGert, Of Clifton Forge.
Va, were called by telegram to the death
bed OF their brother, Mr. Martin Tag
CERT. The deceased will be sadly missed
by his family and the community.
Mr.. Pack .stevins. who was operated on
by Dr. John Randolph for synovitis, is
improving.
Gertrude, the little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Pierce, has had a severe at
tack Of s.uinsy, but it now out OF dam
ger.
Game is plentiful in this section, and
affords the huntsmen fine sport. DR.. w.
T. Oppenh:ner. Of Richmond. and Mr..
r. B. Hughes bagged twenty-five par
tridges last Thursday.
Mr.. White Hughes and q few friends
claim thirty-nine cartridges as the spells
OF one days hunting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
THE ORPHANAGE MATTER.
Council Committees Consider the
Odd-FeIIoHs REQUEST

LYNCHBURG. VA, November s.,
(Special.)--A meeting OF the committees
on finance and parks of the City CouHC-
was held at noon to-day in the office q
Messrs. Clsbie e Coleman. in the Law
building. to consider the request OF thu
local committee OF odd-Fellovts for thu
donation of a site for the proposed or
phanage. Mr.. III. a. Robinson appeaEe<
before the committees, which, after con
sidering the matter, agreed that theI
able donation for the purpose FAMED il
their request This can hardly he done
of trustees OF the odd-Felgows HONS o.
Virginia, which takes place at Hotel Car
roll Monday morning at O'Clock Re-
gardinS this meeting Mr.. Robertson has
received . letter from Fill Montague, wee
president OF the board. stating that ar
least twelve members Of the board VII
he present.
The board of trustees are coming Fsra
for the purpose of inspecting the feassf
property. the MISSIONER Hotel and other
sites which might be suitable for AZ OF.
rhanage. They viii be met by tocti
committee from Lypchburg Lodge Ne.
II and James River Lodge No IS
70 some extent, the matter OF securing
a site for the Presbyterian OrplaGas7
will have to be held over urtii the oda.
fellows have determined what trey az
going to do. but those in this city VINO aEs
specially interested in the location o. JUS
orphauasss are working in harmony Win
the hope of being able 70 bring oota hsfS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
THE BRIDE OF "CL!FToN."
Marriage OF Mr. L. S. Homer and
Miss julia s. Barry

Marriage OF sIr. L. S. Horner and
Kiss Julia S. Barry.
WARRENToN. VA. November s.
(SpeciaL)-A wedding of much interest
and importance was that Of Miss Julia
s Barry, the youngest daughter Of Major
K. +. Barry, to Mr.. Leonard S. Horner,
OF New York. which was celebrated to-
day at 1890 P. NJ at Clifton the beau
t-ful country home of the brides father.
near Warrenton. The house was eiabo-
rate!y decorated with chrysantheulu ns
and palms, while myriad lights shaded
in pink shed their soft glow over the
solemn ceremony The bride was gowned
in lowered chiffon over white satin. Her
tuile vel. was fastened with pearl pin.
and orange blossoms. She carried bou-
quet Of white roses and Lilies of the val
ley. The maid OF honor, Miss Margaret
Nelson Barry. sister OF the bride, wore
creation OF blue and white and carried
a bouquet Of chrysanthemums. Mr. Put
nam A. Bates of New York. was best
man. The ushers We're Mr.. F.. V. Hen
SHAW and Mr.. T.. rowar Bates. Of New
ork. Rev. John s. Bunting. Of Whining
ton. performed the ceremony. Miss Char.
lotte Nelson. OF Warrenton, played the
wedding march. A delightful breakfast
was served after the ceremony.
The bride is one OF the best-known
horsewomen In the South. and will be
f-'easiv na,ssed by q host of friends in this
part of the country. The groom. who is
a son OF the late DR.. Frederick Horner,
of this county. is an electrical engineer,
now located in A,npere. N. j. The newly
married couple will reside at East Orange,
N. ). Among tho guests We're Mr.: and
Mrs. Herbert Barry, Mr. Horace Barry
Mr.. Samuel Barry. az New york; Mr..
fred. c. Hornet Mrs. Ere derrick HorReI;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
'NA COL |. KILLED. |. | ID
Foor SLIPPED AND HE FELL IN
'FRONT.' OF A TRAIN.
ACCIDENT AT. PINNER's POINT.
important Decision in the Norfolk
Police Court Concerning Gaming
Yarn Mill. chartered-Rcv. Rich
ard n. Jones Dead.
Yarn Mills Cha

NORFOLK, VA, November 5-(Special)
Mat Co'ey. lately from Williamson, N
e. was crushed 10 death q; Primers Point
t-ili,l,t He was c1c ssing the tracks
of the railway yard at $50 P. M, when
his font slprel OH tn wet rails and he
fell. Before liz, could rise the train came
on hir, and crushed his body He was
dead in a few minutes. He was single
man. and conductor on the Atlantic
Coast Line.
Carlysle Hoziry, charged With running
q crap or gambling table, WIS examined
In the Police Court to-day upon the in
dlctment recently found against him by
the grand jury, and the trial resulted in
the defendants acquittal. Attorneys JEFF
fres and Lawless appeared for the, de-
fence.
The court decided to-day tina; the main
tenance OF crap tables is not a violation
of the law as i now stands, unless the
same ate operated in public place, or
it is proved that more than $40 is lost or
won during any twenty-four hours, or
that the chances Of the game are more
favorable to the operator of the table
than to the person playing.
This decision, counsel say. is far reach
ing, and one in which all sections of the
State will g interested.
Judge Hanckle to-day granted q charter
to the Norfolk Yarn Mills which company
il to lease the Old Lambert's Point knit
ting factory end convert tho same into
yarn mills. Operations will be commenced
ut once ana 1CO persons are to be en-
ployed This will be good news indeed to
the residents of I,ambert's Point.
REV. RICHARD H. JONES DEAD.
Rev Richard Fl. Jones, q clergyman Of
the Episcopal church. died last evening
Ut S:l5 O'Clock, at the home Of his daugh-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
MASONIC HOME OF VIRGINIA.
Situated H. Scvc Near Richmond

1t first started in small frame build
ing but soon money enough was raised
to build the present structure.
The home was endowed by Captain a.
C. Babcock. II northern by birth. but d
soldier in the Confederate army. He Was
a prominent Mason, and he gave the lof-
built with money to put up the building
Major Ginter left 5000 to the institution.
With this and the aid Of the Masons IN
the State. the school is kept UP, and the
good work is carried forward.
The children are brought 10 Richmond
every Sunday. and. alternating, they give
one Sunday 10 each denomination. Sun-
day school is held al the institution every
Sunday afternoon.
The place is decidedly Interesting. and
to one who has never been through ar
ASYLUM it would be an education 10 spend
an afternoon with these children and
their mother Mrs Barbour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

In the home are thirty-four boys and
t,nirty-two girls. ranging from the ages
of to IS. In this interesting group are
represented many of the best families
from all parts of the State. Many of the
children bear names which have been
handed down 10 us through history.
The strangest part about visit to me
home is that one has no feeilns OF ply
for the little ones Rather. indeed, does
one envy them their healthfulness and
happiness, and feel sorry that the daS'
must come when they must leave the con-
fines Of the home to go forth and battse
with the world.
HOW IT STARTED.
The home has been opened twelve years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09

her charge. The children come to her
WITH their troubles and pleasures as they
noticeable in going through the home to
lind how natural the children were. Mrs.
Barbours private room, like the mothers
chamber il a home, is the favorite spot
Ia the house. and the children congrc.
gate there all hours OF the day. often
c-owGing ii to its utmost apacity. Upon
Te.na,lng upon this, Mrs. Barbour said
she never objected to it, for she realized
10 the child. She runs the home on the
same principle that She ran her private
home before the death of her husband.
She does not bother the children Will
useless rules and regulations; she strict
~ ecfoTcos but one Law, and that is o5e-
dience leaving the rest of the love which
she has undoubtedly aroused in the heart
O. every child Her word is law, and
waen she gives an order, not alone the
ore to whom she is speaking, but several.
VIII hasten To carry ii out.
The land OF the home includes forty
iorr acres, and this is worked by TIE
larger boys. and has proved most sue
cessful large crops being the result Tyso
servants are kept at the institution, 9
cook. and Iaundress, and the entire
work in the buildings is done by tho
girls They are taught to SEWN fact,
10 ne domestic. Locked in the pantry IS
display Of TTeser,yss and pickles whiet;
all put up by the older girls.
a GRADED SCHOOL.
In the home is a school, graded &C.
eording to the grade of tle Richmond
public schools. and when child has
1inist d .l'e course. it is SEM II town TO
sc1oo1 If it has any ambition. EoSs.
when they have graduated, sc aliowet.
10 take positions in the city and make
their hone at the institution until they
are is. AT present here are seven boys
working II town. Ii are Well thought
Uf. and are making steady pr9grcss They
are holding positions With the Chesapeake
and { 10 railway. the Pullman Car Com
pany, Southern Glass Works, and diff
ferent commission Merchants and brokers
IN town.
The house itself is especially attractive.
It is built in the shape Of a Greek cross.
In il are dining-ToomS, an rp-to-dale
schooi-room, play-roons. sewirg-rooms,
and sleeping apartments On either size
Of the hall upon entering are two hand
some parlors.
Mrs Barbour is confronted now with
great building. They have only coal
enough for cooking purposes. and the
building is equipped for hot air heat
ing. She has invested in many stoves
and will do the best she, can with WOOD
and soft coal closing up the rooms which
are not in actual use.
THE LIBRARY A FEATURE.
One of the features Of the institution i
the library. 1t is in itself a beautiful
room, extending across the front of the
some bookcases. given by the different
lodges In the State. Each case is filled
with books. many of them being hand
some and rare editions. The collection has
been donated by members of the order.
Whole libraries have been given by the
widows OF deceased Masons True many
Of the books are beyond the children,
but they all go to make up a complete
eiibrary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-09
BIG LITTLE FAMILY
uAPpY YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE
VIRGINIA MASONIC HOME.
MRS. H. n. BARBOUR, MOTHER.
Bright Dog. and Girls, to the Mem-
ber of rtfty-sir, Represent Fam
,,se- of Culture and Refinement
Heart, Head. and Hand. All Tansnt
MRS. H. III. BARBOUR, MOTHER.
Bright pos. and Girls, to the Mem
her of Ttfty-sis, Represent Fam

About two miles from Richmond. stu
sed ON the Seven Pines road. Is the Ma
,onic Home. one OF the most complete
institutions OF its kind In the South. an'i
Il the same time one Of the most sue
>essful, The home is an orphan asylum,
supported by the Masons Ia ths state,
but IT is run on the principle of = large
tamily: there are ffty-stx children nv
ng there.
The institution differs from most
nsyluns in that all the children are well
porn and come Of families OF culture and
refinement. One is struck in going
through the place. with the exceptional
intelligence and happiness portrayed In
the faces Of the little ones Livery ell
Tort is made 10 keep the children from
7ea,iziag that they are orphans. they
are not dressed alike. and they have the
confidence and affection Of the manage
4nent. which engcnders In them an air
Of independence and freedom.
THE SUPERINTENDENT.
Mrs. Il. NJ Barbour, the superintendent,
IS the one woman for the place. She un-
scrstands children thorough. and finds no
trouble in the mana cement OF those unocr