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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
CAPT. MYNDERs SPEAKS.
Some Interesting Addresses Deliver
ed at Railroad Park.

Some Interesting Addresses Deliver
ed at Railroad Park.
At two o'clock Monday afternoon
an enthusiastic teachers institute
and other listeners gathered at the
railroad park to hear an address
from our worthy State Superintend-
ent, who was introduced by County
Superintendent Moore. In part he
said: The time has come in Ten
nessee for aggressive movement in
school questions, yet am not of
those who accuse our ancestors of
disloyality to school interests. One
of Tennessee Legislatures first
acts was setting apart public lands
tor school purposes. But never has
been a time in Tennessee history
when schools were nearer to the
hearts of our legislators. Not a
dollar was in public funds of Ten
nessee in reconstruction days.
Every other Southern state had a
state fund. Public lands of Texas
for public schools furnish $500 per
capita, hence not one cent OF tax
necessary. In 73 our fathers under
took to pay state debt and placed
schools at first consideration. Col
leges established by churches were
formerly all rural-but boys and
girls leaving college 60 out often
unprepared for ell practical prob
lens OF life. Let us refer to that
first cross road school house to find
the training of some OF our finest
exponents of Tennessee in politics,
business, church, state. Search for
leading men in all enterprises-you
find they hail from rural schools.
We now have a better system of
schools, but do not send forth as
fine class of men and women as
representatives. Boys get from
farm life physical development that
makes mental strength more certain
to come. At home they put in prac-
teal operation knowledge gained
in school room Thus college life
and home life had intimate con-
nection. AS we built up our cities
and towns we moved chu1ch and
school to cities-the old country
college IS a thing of the past. Cry
is: "Send your boy away to col
lege.' This separates him from
every day practical life and builds
a gulf between them. Strength
Of mind does not always go with
accumulation OF knowledge; learn
ing often goes with a fool. Little
learning and little education good
for everybody; great deal of learn
ing and of education better. Old
college educated men, new college
gives learning but not education,
and pupils do not take place in life
they did in old schools. Under the
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03

new system boys out OF school are
left to id eness, perhaps vice,
whereas, under the old system they
learned frugality, economy, busi-
ness management. My mission is
to appeal for rural schools, to ask
city people for patronage and thus
reverse the situation. The trouble
is, there are so many little schools
over the state that are just weak
enough to die and often do die a
natural death in the middle of a
term. To make schools what they
should be, we must consolidate.
Schools of 10, II and IA children
are wrong from mere littleness and
cost $500 per pupil each month,
when average state price is 70 cents
per pupil. Think of $4,000 to run
a school seven months, paying
teachers salary, incidental expen-
ses, etc. Again we cannot improve
so long as these little schools con-
tinue. No teacher can succeed IN
such a school. Life, energy, COM
petition, all are needed for success.
These are not available in small
crowds. Boy is eXcusable to take
his fishing rod and leave such a
school. There should be primary,
secondary and high schools, each
distinct from the other. No teacher
can carry 32 recitations per day.
Combination of business and capi-
tai means success in schools as
elsewhere. The new law does this;
Does not abolish single school,
but makes one board do the work
for numbers of directors, thus Civ
ing county superintendent chance
to deal with questions of impor-
tance with more dispatch. Objec-
tion is too much power for few men.
Memphis has % schools under one
board, Cleveland 48 and New York
125 under one board. Consolidation
is necessary tor graduation and
classification and for business and
pedagogical reasons besides. Well
graded schools furnish best of ad-
vantages for rich and poor alike.
Let us agitate and preach consoli-
dat1on. Gov. Frazier's enforced
absence on account of illness was
much regretted. Passing of trains
kept out much that one wished to
hear.
PROF. DARRAH.
At this juncture Supt. Darrah
spoke as follows:
Supt. Mynders, before these exer-
cises are concluded, l desire to pre-
sent to our absent Governor,
you, a beautiful floral
tribute in behalf of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. This
is in, a acknowledge
nent of the mighty influence he
axerted in the cause so nobly es-
by this order of consecrated
Christian won1anhood. BY his
veto of the Dispensary bill, rather
han by his signature to the Adams
dill, he gave to intemperance such
1 check, and to educa ton such an
impetus as to alone render his ad-
renowned.
Take then, this bouquet of beauti-
,ul flowers to him and say for those
who sen1 them that so long as
lowers shall continue to bloom, or
he sun shall continue to shine, or
he memory of good deed nobly
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
GUST FROM GEORGIA.
JUST LoAFIN' ROUND.

JUST LoAFIN' ROUND.
Amt bothered bout the problems
that shake the world protund-
My soul is takin of it's ease-it's jest
a-loafin' round!
It's dreamin with the daisies-it's S
singin' with the birds,
An hearin sweeter music than sweet
est human words.
Away from all the struggle-the bitter
storm an strife,
A brother to the blossoms, we're loaf
in round with life!
Not reachin' after riches-jest feelin'
fine an free:
A wild flower in meadow is a holiday
to me!
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
AFTER THE MEETING.

Elder Wood-It would not make
any difference to me where I'm
buried when | die, I'd be just as
we'll satisfied buried in the desert
of Sahara as in the finest cemetery
in the world.
Elder Blossom That's all right.
You may be satisfied then; but l'll
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
New Election Commissioners.

Gov Frazier has named Hon.
Geo. p. Hurt, of Kenton, Thos. j.
Bonner, of Rives. and Geo. Isbell,
ofthis city as election commissioners
for Obion county. They are all
good men and will make the county
good election officers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
Low Rates 10 Boston. Mass.

N, G. & ST. L. will sell tickets
Union City to Boston, Mass, and re-
turn all rail July 2, 3, A, and s. rail
and water June 27, 2S, 20. 80, July 2
limited to leave Boston July II, an exs
tension may be had until Sept. /, for
tiftv cents. Rate one fare plus 1900
membership fee, making total rate
$30.l0 for the round trip For further
particulars Gallon agent n. @. & st. L
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
Grizzard- Fowler.


On Wednesday evening at 9
O'Clock in the Cumberland Presby-
terian church in Humboldt, Miss
Leila Fowler was united in mar
riage to Mr.. Vernon T. Grizzard,
of Bristol, Tenn, by the Rev. W.
0. Hairless.
The church was most elaborate,
! ly decorated for the occasion and
presented a beautiful and artistic
appearance at the nuptial hour.
A series of arches, we'll set with
lighted candles was an effective
part of the decorations, and added
greatly to the beauty of the mar
riage scene.
Entering the church to the wed
ding march rendered by Miss
Matte Patton, of Memphis, the
bridesmaids, Misses Mamie Bryan
and Mary Reiney, and ushers,
Messrs. j. D. Mcknight and
James Mckee, of Trenton, and R.
L. Beare, met at the altar by twos.
They were followed by the bride
on the arm of her maid of honor,
Miss Dorothy Robinson, of Union
City, and the groom accompanied
by his best man, Mr.. Alexander,
of Knoxville. Meeting under a
large lovers knot, the contracting
couple was met by Rev. Hairless,
who according to the marriage
ceremony of the Episcopal church,
made them man and wife.
After the marriage the bridal
party repaired to the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. l.. Weddington,
where an informal reception WAS
held until 1870 o'clock, when Mr..
and Mrs. Grizzard left over the l..
& N. railroad for Bristol, where
they will reside.
The bride was reared in Hum
boldt and has always been popular
with a large circle of friends, who
admire her for her many beautl-
full traits of character, happy dis
position and splendid accomplish
ments.
The groom was an instructor in
the Humboldt public school for
some time, and has many friends
here. He is at present the State
Secretary of the Y. M. G. A., with
headquarters at Bristol, Tenn.
Mr.. Grizzard is a young man of
unusual ability and has prospects
for a very successful future before
him.
The many friends of the newly |
welded couple certainly throw
much rice and good wishes after
them.
Those in attendance from other
places were: Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. |
Wright and Walter Grizzard, of
Huntingdon, Mrs. Dinwiddie, of
Mckenzie, Misses Ada and Lillian
Brown, of Memphis, and j. D.
Littleton and family, of Union
City.-Humboldt Chronicle.
Nau E1nofion commissioners
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
CONSOLATION.

If the shadows never lessen
Ii the bright day never comes,
Thank heaven, we heard its music
And marched to all its drums
Frank L. Stanton, in Atlanta Con.
StitutiOn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
NUGGETS FROM GEORGIA.

Folks what burns all de bridges
benin 'em sometimes has ter wait
fer a harricane ter blow 'em back
home.
Poverty amt got no abidin' city.
DE bailiffs keeps it movin' so, even
de letter carriers dunno whar ter
locate it.
It's mighty easy ter git a repu-
tation fer wisdom, but mighty
hard ter exercise what little wis
dom we wuz born wild.
Ef money don't bring happiness,
it makes a felIer shout haIleluia
when dey amt no meetin' gwine
on.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03

done shall linger in the minds of
men, just as long shall the MEM
ory of this great mag1sterial act re-
main enshrined in the hearts of
thos who compose the order known
throughout the world as the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union.
MIR. BRtCE.
Not enough for man to want to
do right, but he must do the work. If
the Superintendent wasn't here I'd
say he's done more for the State of
Tennessee than all the other super
intendents combined. Can't give
Mr.. Mynders all the credit tor this
law. Public school teachers can
control the law. One other law
ought to follow and teachers can
place it on statute books: When a
boy or girl cannot be kept from
school for frivolous excuses. Con-
gratulate teachers, people and
public that our county has such a
revival of educational interest and
thank Heaven for Mynders,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03

A correspondent sends us sixty
pages of manuscript with the ex-
pIanation: 81 thought you would
need something on which to fill
up"
But-what would the recorder
do with a fellow who "fIled up''
on that sort of stuff?
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03

bet $40 that if you were buried in
the desert of Sahara you'd raise
sand at the resurrection!
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03

THE BLESSING OF IT.
Trouble has its blessings
Never strikes in vain:
Every June bright blossom
Is sweeter for the rain.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
WHEN THE TIDE FLOWS IN.

WHEN THE TIDE FLOWS IN.
In spite of all the sorrow,
A rich reward we'll WIN
Some beautiful tomorrow
When the
Tide
Flows
In.
OF Hope some joy we borrow,
And brighter scenes begin:
The harvest is tomorrow
When the
Tide
Flows
In.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03

GA yearthquake," said Brother
Dickey, mus be mighty hungry
ter swalIer some folks | knows, en-
a cyclone would be mighty gener-
Gus ter give 'em blow out"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
WOULD KEEP BUSY.

WOULD KEEP BUSY.
"What would you do eff you
wuz twixt de devil en- deep sea-"
"Well, when l wuzn't fightin'
fire, I'd spend de time larnin' ter
sWimr'
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
SUMMER DREAMS.

A fellow falls to dreamin',
An 'tWOuld break his sweet repOst
For a wayward wind to ripple
The red breast of rose.
An the world is gittin' drowsy:
With blossoms on its breast
Its mutfled music echoes
A song Of peace and rest.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03
READY FOR BUSINESS.

A rural editor, who means bust
ness, says, in outlining the policy
of his paper:
"We have secured the services
of the leading undertaken and have
arranged to get graves dug in our
cemetery at wholesale prices. The
mule that runs our power press is
with us we are great friends
We guarantee the efficacy of all
the patent medicines advertised in
our paper, as we have tried all of
them"
II sometimes feels sorry fer de
devil, says Brother Dickey. "He
not only lives in Il hot climate, but
wen he comes ter de worP fer a
holiday, de citizens saddle all dey
sins on him, en- make even de
worP too hot ter hold himw
THE COMPLAINING ONES.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03

THE COMPLAINING ONES.
All de time complainin'
Underneath the sky;
Wen de rain is rainin',
HOllerin' fer dry.
Never is cOntented
Gwine up or down.
Not only ask fer heaven,
But want a robe en- crown.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-07-03

Brother Dickey said of the
weather yesterday: ''Hits mighty
curious fer dis time er year; de
sun amt hot enough ter shine a
niger ter sleep in de middle er de
cotton patch"
The Kemper herald., 1903-01-01

Here is little old straight
from the shoulder talk about
matters lying near our heart.
There seems to be feeling
among business men that news
paper has no business to make
money. Why not? 1t is the
most exacting business in the
world, the most trying in every
way. 1t means long hours and
the greatest care in its conduct.
The news paper has the entire
pnblic to deal with. 1t is crit
icised on all occasions. 1t has
to deal with all the cranks In the
community, and to do this sue
cessfully requires judgment and
patience. 1t has power, and that
power, to the credit of journal :
ism, is nearly always welded for
the public good, no question of
vital concern to the home people
tails to find a strong support
from the home news papers and
this, too, without remuneration.
The publisher spends his money
to further these projects and the
community never gives a thought
to the matter of cost to him. 1t
is not paid out of the public
pockets.-Carroll News.
The Kemper herald., 1903-01-01
NOTICE TRUCKERS

We have, invited Mr.. Keill to
meet the ASSOCIATION Friday
Jany. 9th, 1908. All parties who
signed our articles OF agreement
are expected to meet with us on
that date for the purpose of ma
king arrangements tor the pres
ent years operations. Those
also, who wish to join with lis
in getting the business started
off en- a firm, stable basis, are
cordially invitnd to attend the
meeting. Remember the date,
Friday, Jan'y 9th. 1903.
j. w. Carter, Pres't.
A. 6. Vinson, Sect'y. (
The Kemper herald., 1903-01-01
Hon. j. H. Culrie
For District ATTORNEY.

"
Mr.. Currie fires the first gun
in the canvass of 1908 III Kem
per- His record as a prosecuting
attorney is brilliant one, and
his eloquent appeals for law and
order has been applauded by
good citizens, during the past
three years, in every court house
in the district, and he asks for
an endorsement of his efforts to
make the laws paramount in the
district, by e-election to the
same position; his past expert
ence renders him better fitted
for the ar duous duties of pros
ecuting attorney. His last case,
State VS. Rogers, proves that he
has no pets; IN that case some OF
the best legal talent in the south
was pitted against him, and, al
though, Rogers was II brother
attorney he excelled all former
forensic efforts in behalf OF law
and order and secured convic-
ton and life sentence.
The Kemper herald., 1903-01-01
WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Everything is in the name
when it comes to Witch Hazel
Salve. E. G. Dewitt & Co. OF
Chicago, discovered, some years
ago, how to make salve from
Witch Hazel that is a specific for
Piles. For blind, bleeding, itch
ing and protruding piles, eczema
cuts, burns, bruises and all skin
diseases DeWitt's Salve has no
equal. This has given rise to
numerous worthless counterfeits
Ask for DeWitt's-the genuine.
Sold by NJ. E Ward.
The Kemper herald., 1903-01-01
Fruitdale, Ala. II, 90, 1902
Kemper Herald,

Scooba, Miss
Please say to your proposed
fruit and truck growers that the
time to secure seeds and deter
mine what they will plant, and
how much, is at hand and fur
ther delay will cause loss all
along the line. Please set time
soon and [ will meet the grow
ers, if they will come together,
and render them any assistance
| can. After the meeting is over
| will remain with you one day
to consult with. the farmers per-
sonally and Individually and try
to get the association on good
working basis. Let me urge up.
on you to make enc united effort
this year, then you will be salts
fed that there is money in the
trucking business at Scooba,
Very truly,
Geo. K. Keill,
Hort'al' agt. M. & O. X. r.
The Kemper herald., 1903-01-01

The following is clipped from
the Daily Observer, of Charlotte,
N. c., "Capt. Guy Jack, OF
Scooba, Miss, a great grandson
OF Capt. James Jack, who car.
ried to Congress-then in ses.
sion in Philadelpbia-the famous
Mecklenberg Declaration of In
dependence, spent yesterday in
Charlotte, and will leave today
for New York city. Capt. Jack
is a prosperous man in his coun-
try and owns large tracts of farm
ing lands, several mills and a
business block in Scooba. lie
has the keenest interest in Meek.
lenburg county and the people
here, and he received "a very cor.
dial welcome yesterday"
The Kemper herald., 1903-01-01

No one can reasonably hope
for good health unless his bowels
move once each day. When This
is not attended to, disorders of
the stomach arise, biliousness,
headache, dyspepsia and piles
soon follow. Ii pou wish to
avoid these ailments keep your
bowels regular by taking Cham.
berlaln's Stomach aud Liver
Tablets when required. They
are SO easy to take and mild and
gentle in effect. Sold by Ward.
The Kemper herald., 1903-01-01

If you would have an appetite
like "a bear and relish for your
meals take Chamberlain's take
Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They correct disorders of the
stomach and regulate the liver
and bowels. Price 25 cents.
Samples tree at Wards store.
Mr.. Jesse Beatty has returned
from Texas, he will reside in the
future near Wahalak.
Mrs. Dora Thomas has been
on the sick list the past ten
days, grippe
Married, near DeKalb, Mr..
Sam Williams of Porterville,
and Miss Alma Pool of DeKalb.
Married, Dec. "a, Mr.. Ashford
McCreight and Miss Mary
Payne, both of Wahalak.
Be sure and call at T. G. Ed.
wards for prices on flour, as we
want to make loom tor moro
goods.
Master Rudolph Matzner o.
! Meridian, spent Christmas with
: his uncle, Mr.. Joe Cramer.
Died, Dec. 80. at her home
near Wahalak, after only a few
; hours illness with heart trouble
Mrs. John |. Taylor. She left a
husband and large family of
children to mourn her sudden
demise.
Scooba had the usual number
of lies tor the youngsters.
Mrs. Robinson of the Lee no
tel, has been sick with grippe.
! X O. McCreight has rented
the widow Treadaway home in
Wahalak, aud will move hi
family to that hustling town il
few days.
Henry and Annie Lay ender O
Binnsville, children of w. III
Lavender, have been quite sick
with bad cases OF grippe.
! The boys and girls OF the va
rious schools after spending tn,
holidays at home have returned
to tn cir school duties.
The Kemper herald., 1903-01-01
BETTER THAN A PLASTER

A piece of flannel dampened
with Chamberlaln's Pain Balm
and bound on the affected parts,
is better than plaster for a lame
back and for pains in the side or
Ghost. Pain Balm has no supe-
rlor as liniment for the reliet of
deep seated, muscular and rheu-
matte pains. For sole by Ward.
The Kemper herald., 1903-01-01
PAwTIOFAw >
IL, %, 1905

WI. AOC NldJJON WA TiSui
badly hurt in the storm which
occurred on the 18th. Ills barn
was blown down; and Mr.. Bert
Mattox's dwelling was almost a
total wreck; fortunately none of
the family were at home. The
citizens are assisting them in re
building. A considerable OF fine
timber was blown down, also
gardens and fences.
Mrs. M. A. Spence was called
to the bedside of her sick son,
MI. Will Spence, in Meridian, a
few weeks ago; but we hope to
have them with us soon. Her
daughter, Miss Georgia Spence,
who has been attending school
at East mississippi College, has
returned to her home.
W. +. Clay and family were
guests OF G. d. White and fami-
ly Sunday. We are sorry to state
that his mother, Mrs. Dorsette
White, is quite sick, yet hope for
her speedy recovery.
Mr.. Colly Clay and family
were also pleasant visitors at the
home of w. d. Jenkins Sunday.
The infant son OF j. I'll. Hynes
and wife has been very low with
typhoid fever.
Mrs. John Walker is quite sick
yet. She went to spend "a while
at the home OF her parents, j. M
Swearengen and wife, hoping
the change would be beneficial
We trust it may, and that she
can soon return to her home.
g., how did you like your new
beau?
Oh, B., how did you enjoy
yourself last Sunday? f., / tear,
is getting jealous.
+ Ask Mr.. w. did he see Miss
Nr. yesterday? We eqpect we
know what his answer will be.
. Walter, when do you and Mr..
intend to jump?
Miss b. has her finger banded.
Guess it is broken
Mr.. Kelly Jones is seen coming
up this way right often; wonder
what is the attraction?
W edding bells have been ring
ing all around, and we are ex
pecting more to ring.
Everybody invited to the ball
at Mr.. aud Mrs. Lloyd Shumate's 5
Christmas.
Mrs. Fanny Watkins, OF Ma
con, is visiting her father, G. L.
Watkins, of Ait. Nebo.
Miss Pearl Harbour will return
to her home to spend Christmas
holidays. Her sisters, Misses
BERTHE and Lottie, who are at
tendlnS the Daleville school
will also be at home.
A happy New Year to all.
l.. & g. & P.
The Kemper herald., 1903-01-01
COFFINS CASKETS.

T. G. McClain has charge of
L. A. Jacks undertaken depart :
ment and will keep on hand a
complete line of coffins and cas-
kets at the lowest possible pri-
ces. Terms cash.
The Kemper herald., 1903-01-01
If you feel i'll and need a pill
Why not purchase the best
eWitt's Early Risers
Are little surprisers

Are little surprlsers
Take one they do the rest.
w. III. Howell, Houston, Tex.
writes--I have used Little Early
Riser Pills in my family for con-
stipation, sick headache, etc. To
their use / am indebted for the
health of my family.
Sold by NJ. f. WARD.