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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-06-26
Carpets and Mating

While the price of carpeng is advancing every day,
have been this and laying in immense line early
we are in position las no else in this city D to put these
lines to you at old prices.
Our stock is complete and show than double the
line of any other store make prices they can't touch and in
fact Morgan & Hardy Bros. are the carpet people,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-06-26

tn We carry full line, all sizes, kinds
FE11 Il s. and prices You get good trunk
~ VIA M MAJ for from 81. 90 to $50 Look at them
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-06-26
JeWe1ry Department

The goods selling in this department are selected
from the best wholesale eweY houses in the United States
You can therefore rely the quality style, etc. being the
very best and latest Our watch trade growing every month";
and you need the time to select it, Always ne"
fresh stock on hand.
Just receiving lot of ladies' pearl shirt waist sets, the
large SIZE pearls just the thing want Call and see tne
Cuff Buttons Chains Stick Pins Lockets, SlVerwear and
Musical Instruments at prices competition cannot reach
Repairing neatly and promptly done. Eyes tested free
New-York tribune., 1903-05-17

an artist than to a teacher of instrumental mu-
sic? A whole hOuseful of painters is less
trouble than one vocal teacher
There is little artist woman who lately
caused trouble to those who lived near her
studio but it was not account of her art. A
friend gave her beautiful AngOra cat, a $50
specimen, as a Christmas present The cat had
a way of prowling about the studio at night,
and after its green eyes had frightened the
woman nearly to death couple of times she
tried shutting the cat in the closet. The yels
that ensued were unearthly, and continued for
hours. The cat will get used to it in a night
or two" the woman persuaded herself, but the
neighbOrs could not wait.
You must get rid of that catr' the janitor
yelled up the speaking tube morning, and
every one knows what an order from the janitor
means
She traded the cat for a monkey, and a typi-
cal monkey it 1t got out through the tran
som and made the fiat on the floor below look
like old rag foundry. Then it ate the paint
New-York tribune., 1903-05-17

door quietly that the young men, waiting
within for the coming of the first guest, knew
nothing about it
OF course the guests the notice; they
could not help it. Some of them pondered a
moment over the sad story it told, wondered
how Perkins had met with financial disaster,
and went away without knocking Those who
went in were amazed at the spirit which the
young showed under such adversely. Some
in covert sentences, much to the amaZement
Of the hosts expressed their sorrow and
hoped they would soon be able to get their
feet. Finally there came az elderly woman who
WAS a friend Of Perkinss family, and she started
in him.
Il knew you would come some bad end,
J, Perkins, she cried, living like a bar
baran in d studio l suppose you've wasted
your substance in riotOus living and it serves
you right. but you might at least have the
decency not to f1aunt your ruin in the faces of
your friends.'
She had to pause for breath, for she was stout
New-York tribune., 1903-05-17

and two consecutive sentences was her limit
What on earth you talking about?" Per-
kins managed to gasp.
The very idea of giving tea with dispos-
sess notice tackled to your door," she cried
opening the door wide and showing the fatal
paper.
The artist pulled it down tenderly. III have
this framed he said. Poor Perkins never got
over it, and soon after moved to a respectable
boarding house, fOrsaking the world of atmos-
phere entirely.
Artists strong in denying the reputation
they have of being undesirable neighbOrs. I'VE
are harder to live under the same roof with
than any other Glass; asserted a successful
sculptor. III admit that there are exceptions,
but they only prove my case. There was, for
instance the sculptor who had top floor studio
and, getting order for an equestrian statue,
insisted on taking horse up the front stairs.
The same fellow spread plaster all over the
house, but, as l said in beginning, he
exception. Who wouldn't rather live neighbor to
New-York tribune., 1903-05-17

off the largest canvas she had ever attemp
1t going to be her masterp ieee. but thA- =
not keep the monkey from being sick sh5 u"
him to a hospital and finally sold him
Unfortunately, there was enough left " FL
parrot. He was a noisy brute. but HO'
noisy the Spanish Conservatory Of Op7i1
the ground floor. She was pulled "h@I "
with him when she went out 20 the 'H7'
The man who was waiting FOR her SusS7
hat box. and Mr.. Poll was slowed away
When We went out the Farro, vas N
box but when We came bJoA the box va
the parrot"
He found a hole in the trau~em and SAM '--'-
through it for three long hours Ihey
such awful things that the .;lptlSt nl-- H- r.
threatened To move in the fHor liiS- ''
parrot went first.
New-York tribune., 1903-05-17
THO EVILS

From The Philadelphia Press.
II can't imagine worse giiiy thAl 'N'
who's forever indulging in small talk ., m
"Oh. / don't know! He's no worse N
fellow who is forever talking Dls
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-08
For sale at Opera House Drugstore
Long Reach.

June 8 Frank Johnson, John
and Jessie Holmes who have been
working in the oil field at Ten
Mile, returned home last Tuesday.
Farmers are busy blowing corn
and potatoes.
Miss Jessie Smith went 10 SIS
tersville last Thursday.
Jas. Harrison was a business
visitor In Friendly last Friday.
B, E. Folger, of New Matamoras,
spent Sunday at James Harrison's.
Arthur Holdren and William
Taught attended church at Dawes,
Ohio, Thursday night.
Mrs. Al McKelvey, of Sisters
vile, was visiting her brother VIM.
Holmes, one day last week,
Mrs. James Harrison and
daughter Carrie and Mrs. Thomas
Holdren were shopping In Sisters
vile, last Tuesday.
Billy Parker, who went to Texas
last January for his health, returned
home last week. Weare sorry to say
he Is not much improved.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-08
A SERIOUS DINER.
The Way the Great Emperor Charles
v. Ate His Meals.

The diary Of a German gentleman,
Bartholomew Sastrow, who lived in
the times Of the Emperor Charles v,
gives us 4 good idea of the gastronom-
ic customs of those times. Sastrow's
description Of the table habits Of the
greatest ruler in his day is very inter-
eSting.
Young princes and counts served the
repast. There were invariably four
courses of six dishes. The emperor
had no one to carve for him. He be-
gan by cutting his bread in pieces
large enough for one mouthful. then
attacked his plate. He often used his
fingers while he held the plate under
his chin with the other hand.
When he felt thirsty he made a sign
to the doctor standing by the table;
then they went to the sideboard for
two silver fagons and filed a goblet
which held about measure and a
half. The emperor drained it to the
last drop, practically at one draft.
During the meal he never uttered a
syllable, scarcely smiled at the most
amusing sallies Of the testers behind
his chair, finally picked his teeth with
quilts and, after washing his hands,
retired to a window recess, where any
body could approach him with petit
ton.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-08
Why Troubled With Eczema:

Boro-Carbol Salve positively
cures eczema or money refunded.
If you are troubled with eczema,
piles, tetter, old sores or skin dis
eases in any form try Boro- Carbol
Salve, 1t will effect a permanent
cure. Every box warranted. Price
25c per box. For sale by D. A.
Henderson,.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-08
Nv little son had an attack o

Ny little son had an attack of
whooping cough and was threaten
ed with pneumonia; but for
Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy we
would of had a serious time of 1t.
1t also saved him from several
severe attacks of croup.-H. ].
StrickFaden, editor World.Hearld,
Fair Haven, Wash. For sale by
c. ". Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-08

Pa. is registered at the Hotel Wells.
July fashion magazines at Nc
Coy's Boot: Store. S6t
Contractor Charles Creekmore,
went to Moundsville this morning
P H. Anderson. of Friendly,was
an afternoon business caller In the
city.
]. W. Hall, of Wheeling, was
registered a. the Hotel Wells Sun
day.
L. Mandel, of New York City,
was guest of the Hotel over Sun.
day.
James Hall and E. Long were
New Martlnsville business visitors
today.
J. c. Mcdonald, of Wheeling,
spent Sunday In the city with
friends.
Attorney c. R. Martin, of Mid
dlebourne, arrived in the city this
morning.
DR.. M. M. Reppard, of Middle
bourne, went to Wheeling this
morning.
G. E. Chadderdon, the contract
teanster, went to Proctor this
morning.
Folding 60 carts, with reclining
backs and declining prices at Nc
Coy Bros. SGT
Contractor Frank Sweeney, OF
Rochester, N: Y. arrived In the city
this afternoon.
Attorney E. R. B. Martin left
last evening for New York City on
legal business.
G. F. Stealey, assistant post
master of Middlebourne, spent Sun
day In the city.
Theo. Hornbrook, a we'll known
travelling 1nan of New Martinsville,
was In the city today.
Miss Lou Hunter, of Pike street,
was the guest of New Martiusvllle
friends this afternoon.
W. F. Stoner, a we'll known
driller, left this morning for the
Jacksonburg oil field.
L. B. Donaldson, and Claude
Rose, of Elk Fork, were business
callers in the city today.
U. S. Deputy Marshal G. W.
Sine returned this morning from
an official trip to Minnie.
R. E. Downing, superintendent
of the Central Oh company, went
to St. Marys this morning.
Mrs. Charles Henderson and
little son of New Martinsville, were
calling on friends here today.
A new line of folding 60 carts
S1.9S to SIS each at Mccoy Bros.
SGT
We regret to say that Willie
Beaver, whom we reported a fe'T
days ago as being on the road to
recovery from an attack of typhoid
fever, has taken a relapse and his
condition Is of a very serious ma
ture. He IS Is years old and the
son of ar. and Mrs. John Beaver.
We sincerely hope the child will
be restored to health ere long.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-08
Local News

Laborers are in demand.
The oats crop will be light.
Many strangers In the city.
Dr.. J. NJ. Pollen, of Marietta, Is
In the city.
VII. Burns went to Parkersburg
this morning.
The Delineator aud Designer for
July at McCoys Book Store. 8 ct.
Miss Eva Nesbitt spent Sunday
at her home In Sardis, Ohio.
Rubber stamps made to order at
McCoys Book Store. 8 ct.
Archie Giveus, of New Martins
willie, was business caller IN the
city today.
Crcquet sets, all kinds, entirely
new styles at McCoys Book Store.
o. D. Spencer, proprietor Of the
Swan House at Middlebourne, was
In the city today.
Attorney A. Bruce Hunt was
called to St. Mays this morning
or legal business.
Mrs. W. II. Kerr. Of the South
SIDE, spent Sunday with her mother
at New Martinsville.
Willis Hall, popular young man
Of Wheeling Is calling On his host
of friends In the city.
E. c. Beagle and Geo. R. Stew
art, left this morniEg for the
Rinards Mills oil field.
James Gabbart Is calling on his
host Of friends here. He arrived
In the city this morning.
Ed Davenport, the popular gro
Gerry travelling salesman, was calling
on his patrons here today.
It Is we'll to remember that
summer will not begin, officially,
until June p, at e:o4 a. m.
A. J. Hall, the genial editor OF
the Morning Star, was Parkers'
burg business visitor today.
Waited-A second hand at
Schlemner's bakery unveils street.
SGT
Elihu Long has taken charge of
the ferry at Cochransville. o. We
predict he will make an obliging
ferryman.
Miss Ora Boston, Of the compos.
Ing department of the Oh Review,
spent Sunday at her home In Han
nibal, Ohio.
c. E. Shupbach, one of the city's
leading business men, spent Sunday
very pleasantly with one of Grand.
views fairest daughters.
II. A. Wright, manager of the
Tarecki Manufacturing company,
left this morning for points south
In the interests of his firm,
w. W, Rulings left the city to-
day for the Willow Fork oil field
to assist In drilling we'll for Fleeg-
er & DewaIt on the Slider farm.
Jacob Pollen, of Darlington, Ohio,
who has been visiting his brother
Samuel, of East street. left this
morning for the interior OF the
county.
Mrs. Morgan Henderson and
little daughter Grace, of Plttsburg,
arrived In the city this morning on
the HIS train and will visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Dee,
of Mckinley street.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-08
We study the needs of the
Consumer, know what
they want,
The most exacting shop.
pers can get salts.
faction here.

ITO the stayaway we are willing to risk your
l. becoming keepaway by asking you to pass
judgement on us by what we have to show you
inl Dress Goods Millinery and Ready.made.wear
For this week we are going to give you bargains
in our Wash Goods Department.
Now just at the heigth of the season, we will
place on sale our complete line of colored Lawns
Batiste, Lawns Organdies, Swiss, Mulls, Silk
Ginghams.
Striped Mercerized and plain Chambrays, at
% per cent discount or off former price. We
will consider it favor Oh your part if you will
give us chance to show these materials which
we will take pleasure in doing.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-08
THE TRYING TIME

In young girls life is reached when
Nature leads her uncertain steps across
the line which divides girlhood, from
womanhood. Ignorance and neglect at
this critical period are largely responsible
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-08

1OI uluCu VI lie
after misery of
wonanhood. Not
only does Nature
often need help
in the regular
establishment of
the WON a My
function, but
there is almost
always need of
some safe,
9 tren gthening
tonic, to over
come the languor,
nervousness and
weakness, COM
monty experi-
enced at this
time.
DIR. Pierce's
EnunrifR Pre-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-08

scription establishes regularity. 1t is a
strengthening tonic, soothing the nerves,
encouraging the appetite and inducing
restful sleep. 1t contains no alcohol
neither opium, cocaine or other narcotic.
III wish to tell you the benefit we have
received from using your remedies, /" writes Mrs.
Dan Hall, Of Brodhead, Green Co., Wis. 1.-TWO
wears ago my daughters health began to fail.
Everything that could be thought of was done
to help her but it was of no use. When she
began to complain she was quite stout; weighed
no, the picture Of good health, until about the
age of fourteen. then in six months she was so
run down her weight was but 100. She kept
falling and gave up, thinking there was no
use, she must die. Friends all said, You will
lose your daughter l said fear shall. I
must say, doctor, that only for your 'Favorite
Prescription my daughter would have been in
her grave to-day. When she had taken one
half bottle the natural function was established
and we bought another one, making only two
bottles in all, and she completely recovered.
Since then she is as we'll as can be-"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, IN paper covers, is sent free on
receipt of FL one cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-12-18
TO MISS GoULc
Would Have Her Use W-elish in In,
terest of Tn

New York. Dec. r.. Of the
Metropolitan Indepen2 urch. in
Carnegie Lyceum. listen - interest
10 an open letter TO his; gc,en Gould.
read yesterday by the pastor the Rev.
Henry Frank. The clergyman suggested
that Miss Gould might Use her vast
wealth in the interest OF Truth " In
addition to the ptzes for the best essays
on points Of the Catholic and the prot
estant. he wants her 10 offer prizes which
will lead scholars 10 discuss the Guos-
tion OF the authenticity of the Bible.
Following are excerpts from the letter:
You are to be warmly congratulated
for Offering prizes for the best essays on
the versions OF the Bible from the diverT-
ent viewpoints OF the Catholic and Prot
estant But does not the question of
the authenticity of the entire Rible rise
paramount 10 the mere problem of The
priority Of specific versions MAJ not
suggest that you enlarge the privilege
OF the essayists TO include a discussion
Of the more comprehensive thesis Of sri-
gin and credibnity Of the Bible as a book
Of revelations?
Truth can be sustained alone hy truth
II your camp possesses the genuine arsi-
Gle. rest assured Ne Amalekiies and
Philisunes VII be unable n carry u
away
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-12-18
SUCCESS OF NILE DAM.
Irrigation of Crops Would Be Impossi
BILE Without Il.

London. Dec. 1.-THE eminent English
engineer, Sir Benjamin Baker, furnished
some interesting particulars of the sue
cess of the great Nile dam in an address
which he delivered recently. quoting from
the official reports of Egyptian Officials
He said that the Assault barrage was in
operation during the summer of 1902. be-
fore there was any water in the reservoir
acting merely as regulating dam to
raise the level of the water In the river
without increasing its quantity. 1t was
estimated that the direct and indirect
gain was not less than 100000 pounds in
one year. on an expenditure of 600 600
pounds. The Assouan dam sluices began
TO be closed in October. 1902. and at the
end of January. 1903. the reservoir waS
full and remained so until March 10. Dur
ing March and April and part of May the
flow down the river was supplemented to
the extent of 100000 tons of water daily
and this was gradually increased until in
June, the quantity added was 20,09Oe 900
tons per day, which. as the normal dis
charge of the river itself at that time
was about 20.0oo.o0o. practically doubled
the available supply at the most critical
time for the irrigation of summer crops
The levels in the river south of Halfa
were very low in March, April and the
first half of May so that without assis-
tance from the reservoirs. the supply
would have been quite inadequate for the
irrigation of the summer crops. and great
difficulty in saving the cotton crop would
have been experienced. The result CT the
discharge of the reservoir was TO give an
ample supply in middle and lower Egypt
at least one monthe eralier than would
have been the case without the reser-
voir The prohibition to irrigate the land
for planting the Durah crop was removed
one month earlier than ever before and
the irrigation of rice. which had been
prohibited in previous years, was again
allowed. In two years the rent OF the
converted basin land increased 3 pounds
per acre, and the value of the land 90
pounds per acre. while the cost of the
conversion, including all drains and irri-
cation works. was 4 pounds per acre. Up
TO the present time the annual increased
rental was $1,000 pounds. and the in
creased value 5.1oooco pounds in converted
basin lands only.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-12-18
FIGHTS FOR THE BABE
She Brought 1t and Gave 1t BeautI'
full Home.

Utica, N Y, Dec. 17.-Denying that he
would sell his three-year-old daughter
for any sum of money, Thomas B. Gill
today admitted that he had leased the
child TO the woman from whose possess
sion Mrs. Gill is now trying by court pro-
cess to recover it. The case comes up to-
morrow and the present holder of the
child will fight hard to retain the little
one.
In the bill of SALE or by whatever
term the paper under which Mrs Walker
holds little Mary Agnes Gill may be de-
scribed. occurs the words for good and
valuable consideration 10 me in hand paid.
the receipt whereof is hereby acknowl-
edges and confessed" 1t is also admit
ted that the paper was drawn up by a
lawyer. witnessed and sworn to and that
therein Gill quit claims, grants and con-
veys'' the infant 10 Mrs. Walker. But
now Gill who is in Jail for deserting his
family. says:
Il didn't get any money. I wouldn t
sell my own flesh and blood for money,
but / let Mrs. Walker take the little girl
so she might have proper bringing
up
Mrs. Walker has been arrested on the
charge of kidnapping because she refuses
to turn the child over to Mrs. Gill, and
she presents the instrument executed By
| GIL the day after Thanksgiving as an
excuse for the position she has taken.
She has employed counsel and will fight
the case to the end
! Mrs Walker does not say that she paid
any money for the little girl. Her attor-
ney has told her not 10 talk about the
case. but she feels confident that she will
| retain possession of the three-year-old
child.
! When trouble arose in the Gill family,
and GIL was put in Jail for not sup
/ porting his wife ard children. Mrs.
Walker. il is alleged. went as a friend
and took Mary Agnes TO her home Mrs
Gill was sick and there were two other
small children 10 care for. Mrs. Walker
recently lost a little girl and her heart
/ turned 10 this one. She clothed and cared
( for IL. Finally the mother recovered her
strength and spoke about caring for
Mary Agnes herself. Mrs. Walker 50
Mrs. Gill declares. grew angry and did
not permit her to see the baby again.
Then Mrs. Gin applied TO the authorities
and when a warrant was issued fer kid
naping aud Mrs. Walker was brought
/ into court. she defended the position she
/ had taken by displaying the deed OF The
child executed ~ its father. Her attor-
ney declares that it Is valid defense
/ and expects 10 clear his client from
/ the charge.
Mrs. Walker is abundantly able Ia give
the child beautifunl home. while the
Gills are I'm a wretched state OF poverty
and want. but this may not enter into the
determination OF The ownership % the
handsome little girl. who VIII he three
years old on Christmas day.
she is here in my house said Mrs
( Walker today. I believe l have Legal
possession OF her. The mother might
have continued 10 visit here aud SO
| Mary Agnes as often as she Wished had
she behaved herself in proper manner. "
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-12-18
TRAINING WAS BAD.
Peter Maher Could No. Stand Up
Against the Questions.

Philadelphia. Dec I,.-Peter Naher. the
Irish champion. went up against United
States Commissioner Craig today and re-
ceived a knocking blow. The prize OF the
contest was Peters American citizenship
papers
Peters second was John OSuliivan, who
has stood beside him in maHy hard
fought battle O'Sullivan obtained a LIST
of questions for his principal. and Maher
studied them up. Ii turned out that he
gotten hold Of an cid list.
At the start. Maher gave his name age
place OF birth aud genesiogy as far back
as was necessary.
What Is your occupation. askeoEN
what ! your occupation asked the
commissioner.
- am the irish champion. answered
Maher
An explanation saved this from selns
counted against hin.
Who is the President OF the United
States"
Teddy Roosevelt. sure. said Iahsr
The governor of PennsyIranias
Penny packer.
What's his aFst rames-t
Governor, said AsEer. a8S*f1tly-
WHO Is the Maysr of Philadelphia -
John Weaver. ard he's EngIssE, said
Mahes
How Is The president elected
BY = great ma 5o-sty answered Peter
Commissioner Craig Ezsped
What Vas the declaration cf Iatspsac-
eaoe--- was the aext auestloa
sisho- was r1ystified- '-ssy. Il rad some
shiug 10 do with the British. didn't H.
he aSk4d dabsoosix
DO you know snythinS abosss TIE cor
;sisution- u - tel - whas II IS vas
TIE neSt.
WIZ. rs great Msher answered
Ms constitution ;s fee Ne*sr feis bit
ter I'm trained EsshS uP % tas zninate-
I'm healthy encash- i, sTszg-s sll israt z
waited.
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