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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01

speak before, but from the slgnif-
canoe of the memorable occasion we
should judge it the happiest effort
of his life. In welcoming the lodges
from the proud old commonwealth of
Kentucky, he paid glowing tribute
to her noble ancestry, but in no
greater measure than he covered
with the flower of his speech the
grand old volunteer state and her
gifted sons and fair women.
The response was made by Past
Master Bailey of the Wicklife
lodge, one of strongest speakers
and best workers in the lodge.
Mr.. Hobb, of Lexington, Ky, was
then introduced. He was present
IN behalf of the Grand Master of
the state and delivered an eloquent
address upon the theme of Odd Eel
lowship.
Wagner's band was a prominent
feature in the days exercises.
The concert numbers included sew
eral overtures of very high charac
ter and execution.
In the evening a secret session
was held, in which was given an
exhibition of lodge work, In the
contest the Arlington lodge won
the place Of honor.
Members Of the Union City lodge
present were H. E. Wallace, c. G.
Naylor, f. N. Miller, Chas. Webb,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01

Kentucky to build line from
Cincinnati to Louisville. In Louis
naA,he New Orleans and South
we lern Railroad is to run from
II ,hnville to Montague, about
seventy,seven miles. In Texas,
the Beaumont, Port Neaches &
Port Arthur Electric Railway is
under construction for distance
of twenty-five miles. Close to it
is the Beaumont & Sour Lake
Electric Railway, nineteen miles
long, for which contract has been
awarded. While the Missouri
Electric Railway Company pro
poses to build a line about $50
miles long, ultimately connecting
St. Louis and Kansas City.
Around AtIana, Ca, several elec
trio railways have been projected
three of them to build between AT
lanta and Marietta, and another to
build about forty miles of line con
Meeting Atlanta, Roswell, Alphar-
and Cumming.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01
Obion Presbyterial Missions.

The following officers and com
mittees were selected at the meet.
ing of the Ladies' Mission Society
IN session at the Cumberland Pres
bvterian Church last week:
Mrs. ]. Fulton Howard, of Union
City, president.
Mrs. M. Covey, of Kenton, vice.
president.
Mrs. Draper, of Dyersburg, treas.
urer.
Mrs. ], L. Dickens, of Dyer, sup
erintendent of literature.
Mrs. Leonard, of Dyer, superin-
tendent of young people.
A motion was made and carried
to extend thanks to the Union City
people for kindness, etc.
Invitations we're extended for
next meeting by Humboldt and
Kenton. Humboldt was selected
by small majority.
The following were appointed
chairmen of committees for 1908:
Future Work-Mrs. Relney, of
Humboldt.
State of Work-Mrs. F. M.
Woody, of Union City.
Nominating Mrs. Johnson, of
Dyersburg.
The installation cf the officers
was conducted by Rev. Atkisson.
For high grade -four, try Sun
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01

). w. Kendrick, r. D. Moss, J.. T.
Moss, Martin Schmidt, r. H. Nc.
Clanahan, t. S. Hudgins, w. T.
Bolts, A. B. Nichols, ]. T. Chiles,
J. c. Burdick, Ike Fish, ]. M. Cole,
Sam Brummell, M. L. Black, A. J.
Monroetus, Geo. Dahuke, J. B.
Clayton, Jas. Rosson, Ed Marshall,
A. L. White, Jno. Wilson, w. L.
White, J. B. Floyd. John Semones,
Will Mailing, F. w. Preston, Chas.
Keiser.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01
EDUCATIONAL LAWS
Supt. Mynders Highly Gratlfed With
Legislatures Work.

The Fifty third General Assem-
bIy enacted laws which will do
much for the cause of education in
the state. Prof. S. A. Mynders,
State Superintendent of Public In
struction, is highly gratified at the
work accomplished by the Legis
lature in the cause of education in
the state. In an interview with
an American reporter Saturday
Superintendent Mynders said:
"My opinion the most impor-
tant law enacted by the Fifty third
General Assembly, in the cause of
education, is the law which appro
PIRATES the surplus remaining in
the State treasury at the close of
the fiscal year to the public schools
of the state. In my opinion this
will amount to anywhere from
$3.50, 900 to 100000, which will
be more than double the amount
heretofore paid as interest on the
permanent school fund and appor-
toned on the sholastic population
of the state.
"This will result, | think, in
giving public schools term of at
least one month more per year.
Now, of course, we expect to make
a campaign in the counties of the
state and will urge that the county
courts of the various counties
make better provisions for schools.
We hope that by urging the con-
solidation and classification of
schools in the various counties to
increase the school term another
month.
Another very important bill
passed at this session of the Gen
eral Assembly was the measure
which makes school districts CO.
extensive with civil districts. This
law does not necessarily limit the
number of schools in any civil dis
trict to one school. 1t simply pro
vides that there shall be only one
board of school directors in any
civil district and prohibits the
board of school directors in any
district from establishing a school
with less than seventy scholastic
population. AS all persons be-
tween the ages of six and twenty
one are included in scholastic pop
ulation, district with this mini
mum population will havetwenty-
five or thirty students ip attend
ance. This means merely that the
handling Of school funds in any
district will be restricted to
smaller number of men; it gives
such districts an opportunity to
consolidate weak schools in civil
districts and to make stronger
schools of those that remain. 1t
also gives an Opportunity for
either increasing the terms Of the
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01
World Wide Renutntion.

Whites Cream Vermifuge has
achieved d world wide reputation as
being the best OF all worm destroyerS,
and for its tonic influence on weak and
unthrifty children, ,as it neutralizes
the acidity or Sourness Of the stomach,
improves their digestion, and assimi-
lation of food strengthens their ner-
vous system and restores themsto the
health, vigor and elasticity of spirits
natural to childhood. 25c al
NdUin9'S Drug Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01

List your property with us. We
look after tax and general improve
ments, and then we get the rent.
PARKS, TURNER CALDWELL.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01

Bad blood and indigestion are deadly
enemies to good health. BurdOck
Blood Bitters destroys them.
For sale at Moss Pharmacy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01

Our wagon passes your door every
day; or phone 100 for bread, cakes.
fruits and everything good TO eat.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01

See Parks, Turner and Caldwell
for any kind of a deal in real estate.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01
FLOWERS, PLANTS AND RuL LRs.

We have just received fine lot
of Caladimus, (Elephant-Ear) and
Tuberoses, both single and double.
They are extra fine bulbs, and
our prices are right. Come and see
them.
The UNION CITY FLORAL Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01

See our new 25c picture frames.
They are beauties. FISH Bros.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01
To Land Owners.

If you want to sell your farm list
it at once. We must close up our
list in few days and turn over to
the railroad officials for dIstribu-
tion in the North and East. At
tend to this Immediately.
PARKS, TURNER 81 CALDWELL.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01

Spanish Mackerel, fresh and fine
at ]. c. Burdick's
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01

For high grade -four, try Sun
shine, Dahnke-Walker Milling Cos
hest.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01

Fish and Game at J. c. Burdick's.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-01

Several Hundred Miles of Railway of
This Characterize Under Construc-
tion, Which is Significant of our
Development.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
THE GOOD TEMPLARS.
Grand Lodge Executive Committee
Local Lodge Program.

The executive committee of the Grand
Lodge Of Good Templars held it's second
session Of the season Wednesday evening at
the residence of John Bryson, grand secre-
tary ia 18th street northeast. Grand Chief
Templar S. w. Russell presided, and Miss
Laura e. Bryson. past grand secretary, re-
corded the proceedings. The chairman gave
a general review Of conditions of the order
in the District, and made recommendations
for division of labor in aid of different
lodges. The recommendations were adopted.
The grand secretary reported upon existing
conditions and needs of Manila Lodge, as
learned from recent correspondence, and the
grand templar and grand secretary were in
structed to act conformity to assist the is
land lodge. Grand Vice Templar Mrs. AL
verda Cogswell, Grand Counsellor l. L.
Corby and Grand Marshal Forest d. Yo-
well each reported from their respective dis
tricts and made recommendations which
were adopted.
The grand templar described at some
length things seen and heard in a recent
ulstrict lodge meeting at Falls Church, and
asked the Endorsement of promises he felt
authorized to make on behalf of the order
in Washington to help the Good Tempars
in Virginia in securing pending legislation
in which they were mutually interested
Such Endorsement was given.
The opening official visitation of the year,
to be had with Minnehaha Lodge next
Tuesday evening, was considered. AMI spe-
cial work for the general good OF the order
was arranged for. At the conclusion IF It's
business. the hostess and her daughter IN
vited the committee to the dining hall,
where refreshments were served.
There was large attendance at the reg
ular meeting Of Minnehaha Lodge of Good
Templars last Tuesday evening. Miss Agnes
Pollock, chief templar, presided. In the
business routine Miss Nellie Smith OF
special committee made final report of ar
rangements for a benefit to be given the
anti-saloon league. The usual intermission
was taken. after which the chair announced
the new committee appointments.
The good of the order, in charge of Chair
man Jessup, included readings by Mrs
Dimmick and Messrs. Dinsmore, Millfcan,
Pierce and Dimmick, and songs and chor,rses
by the lodge Minnehaha will receive a visit
from the officers Of the Grand Lodge at it's
next meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13

in at the Olympian games, has recently be-
come a regularly scheduled feature Of all
big athletic meetings. More recently the
royal and ancient game of golf has been
transplanted from the hills of Scotland
to the heights of the Hudson, where it
languished for several years under the pop
ular suspicion that it was merely a game
cunntngly devised to lure equity old men
into taking much-needed exercise Then It
began to grow in popular favor, until to-
day tees and putting greens dot the country
almost as thickly as base ball fields, and
$l5,OOO,OOO Is spent yearly for golfing i'm
plements
But hurting Is far more ancient than any
of these. The Scotchman, proud of the an
uquity Of golf, points to the time-stained
documents carefully preserved in Edin-
burgh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Chaplin Union Meeting.

The h-monthly meeting Of Chaplin Union,
w. c. T. U. was held at the w. c. T. U.
building, Wednesday at 2 pm. Mrs. Will
liams stated that the monthly evening
meeting would be held Wednesday, Feb
ruary 25, at 7:30 o'clock, and hereafter
would be held the fourth Wednesday in
stead Of the fourth Tuesday Of each month
1t was announced that Mrs. Cohen would
be in charge of the mothers meeting to be
held at w. c. T. U. building. 522 9th street
northwest next Thursday, February 10, at
2 pm. Principal topic, Teaching Obedience
to Children" the second hour, from to
4, to be a social hour, and light refresh
ments to be served by Chaplin Union, under
the charge of Miss Gussie Nichols and Miss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
SOLDIER AND CIVILIAN
Col. Robert Boyd, Prominent
Citizen, Passes Away.
AN EMINENT MASON
ONE OF THE ORIGINAL DEFEND
ERs OF THE UNION.
Funeral Services Over Remains Under
Auspices Of the Fraternity and
With Military Honors.

Col. Robert Boyd, prominent as a soldier
and business man of the District for more
than half a century, died at his home, 1906
III street northwest, last night about 10
o'clock Colonel Boyd was seventy-one
years of age, and his entire life had been
spent in promoting the business interests of
the city of Washington. Funeral services
will be held by Rev. Randolph H. Mckim,
D. D., over his remains at his late residence
Monday afternoon at o'clock. The funeral
will be conducted according to the rites of
the Masonic fraternity, of which Colonel
Boyd was distinguished member. and will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13

Gittinger. All mothers and those interested
In children were invited to attend
Mrs Larrck superintendent of the flow
er mission, gave an account of the annual
treat given to the inmates of the aims house
1t was decided that Chaplin Union shall
provide refreshments for the Wage Earn
ers' Club, which meets at the w. c. L. u.
building, Tuesday, February II, at 7:3O
pm. The club is in charge Of Mrs. Adams,
department superintendent.
A talk was given by Mrs. Harry johnson,
Chaplin superintendent Of mothers meetings,
entitled Motherhood.
Among those present were: Mrs. NJ. D.
Ellis Mrs. l.. H. Martin, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs.
M. Larrick, Mrs Robert Adams, Miss Gus
sic Nichols, Mrs. T. A. Williams and Mrs.
Emma s. Ellis. The meeting closed with
social half hour and light refreshments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
First Aid to Injured.
From the Philadelphia Record.

In several cities the police have been
thoroughly instructed in the first aid to
the injured. Their service has been such
as to pay for the cost Of the training. The
proposition that all trainmen should take
lessons in caring for the injured is OBJ
viously sound. There IL rarely train
wreck which does not have It's list of in
tured who die for lack Of immediate intel
ligent attention. The offer of the Jeffer-
son Medical College to institute a free
course in such training to all trainmen is
generous, and Is one which should be and
doubtless will be promptly accepted. In
deed the railroad officials have already ex-
pressed their qualification for the offer. and
It. only remains for the trainmen to display
An interest IN the beneficent work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Curling and Hurting.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
Curling, the game that was for a long
time furtivey INDUCED in here by few
Draw ladies. has been placed on sub
stantial footing, with numerous well-organ-
lied teams and well-contested tournaments.
Hand ball has been wrested from the mo-
nopoly of few professionals, and today
a hand ball court is a popular feature of
every well-eQuipped athletic club. Discus
throwing, that the Grecian youths excelled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13

particularly Of the Finnish race, are subscribe
ing grain and provisions. The relief commit
tee Of which DR.. Sorsen is chairman has al
ready raised and transmitted $4,000 to
Finland. The New York contribution has
been $25, COO. Chicago has sent $4,000 from
its Scandinavian residents, and contrbu-
lions are being raised by the Chicago news
papers. President Roosevelt made contri-
button of 500 several days ago.
Just what can be accomplished in the
way Of obtaining ocean transportation is
not yet clear. DR.. Sorsen will be in the city
several days in his efforts in this direction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13

be attended by detachment from the D. G.
N. G., which will act escort to Oak Hill
cemetery, where the interment will take
place. Delegations from the various vet
eran organizations with which Colonel Boyd
was affiliated will also attend. The arrange
ments for the funeral, as they may affect
these latter organizations, will be completed
at a meeting to be held tomorrow evening
at o clock at the National Rifles Armory.
Members Of the Potomac Light Guards Of
1861 the LIST Battalion, District Of Columbia
Volunteers of 1861, and the surviving off,
and members of the LIST and I'd Regi-
ments, District of Columbia Volunteers.
1861 to 1865, will attend this meeting.
Colonel Boyd was born in this city in
1888. Of Scotch parentage. The old home
stead of his family stood for years at the
corner of 2Gth and K streets northwest,
then included in what was known as the
first ward: He was educated in the public
schools of the District, and at the age of
eighteen years was apprenticed to a timer,
with whom he worked three years to learn
his trade. On becoming journeyrnan work
man he secured employment at the plumb
ing establishment then conducted by the
late John w. Thompson, where he met the
late Alexander r. Shepherd. also an en-
ploye of Mr.. Thompson, and between them
an intimate friendship sprang up.
Removes to Nebraska.
The District seemed too small for his
activities, however, and Colonel Boyd es-
Sdyed to eStablfSh himSelf In Omaha, Neb.,
in 1857. The climate of that section did not
agree with his health, however, and he re-
turned to the District within very short
time and established himself in business in
Georgetown. Colonel Boyd was Union
man from the beginning Of the controversy
regarding the right of secessi IN, and when
Fort Sumpter was fired on he promptly vol
unteered on the federal side. He organized
the old Potomac Light Guards and with
himself captain offered the services of
the command to President Lincoln at the
first call for troops. The offer was accept
ed and Captain Boyd and his company were
marched into Virginia for three months
service At the end Of this time he was
talon of District Of Columbia volunteers
and enlisted with the battalion as captain
of company for three years. Colonel
Boyd proved himself to be one Of the BRAY
est soldiers in the army and was several
times congratulated for his GOODNESS and
courage by his brigade and division com
manderS.
He participated in every battle in which
the District troops were engaged and rose
to the rank of lieutenant colonel. When
the first and second regiments Of District
of Columbia volunteers We're consolidated
through the defamation of their ranks In
battle Colonel Boyd was placed in COM
mand of the remnants with the rank of
lieutenant colonel At the close of the war
he returned to this city and established
himself in business on 9th street northwest.
until a little more than two years ago
when he retired on comfortable com
petence after a successful business life of
thirty-five years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
In Memory Of Abraham Lincoln,

The birthday Of Abraham Lincoln was
observed by meeting held last evening
at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church.
Rev. Walter H. Brooks, the pastor OF the
church, presided, and addresses were made
by Robert T. Lewis. Judson w. Lyons.
register of the treasury, and William Dan
cey, the recorder of deeds. In the course
Of his remarks Mr.. Lewis referred to Pres
ident Roosevelt as the Abraham Lincoln
Of the present day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
The Better Way.
Post

From the Chicago Post.
Never marry a girl for money"
MOP"
Certainly not. When you find an heiress
just shine up to her father, and then finn
fam him in some kind of a stock transac-
;ion 1t is much safer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Declined Political Preferment.

During his lifetime Colonel Boyd steadily
refused to accept any political preferment.
He declined a commission in the regular
army at the close of the war and later
declined the commissionership Of the Dis
trict of Columbia He was however, very
important factor in the promotion of the
financial and business institutions Of the
city. He was one Of the organizers and
a director of the United States Electric
Lighting Company and has been at one
time or another a director in half a dozen
business concerns.
Col Boyd was one Of the best known
members OF the Masonic fraternity in the
District. He was, at the time of his death,
senior past commander Of Washington
Commandery, X. T., and member Of the
Grand Commandery Of the jurisdiction. He
was a life member of Dawson Lodge of
Master Masons and member Of Almas
Temple, Mystic Shrine. Col. Boyd was also
closely connected with several of the patri-
otto and veteran organizations. He was
member OF the Military Order Of the Loyal
Legion and prominent member Of the Or
ganizations which have kept together the
District of Columbia volunteers o. 1S61-65
AS business man Col. Boyd showed
strong individuality and character. He was
of commanding and distinguished appear
ance and yet wthal kindly and honest in
his dealings with every one. He was a
| careful, painstaking business man, and his
word was regarded as being as trustw orthy
as his bond.
Col. Boyd was married in 1854 to Ann
Elizabeth Bitner of this city. Tle grand
| parents Of Mrs. Boyd removed to this city
when the government established itself here
in 1900. and occupied premises 1906 H street
northwest. the house in which Col. Boyd
cied. and which never passed out OF the
possession of the family. Mrs. Boyd died in
1895 leaving, beside her husband, nine chill
dren-six daughters and three sons One Of
the daughters was Mrs. William II. Nc
Knight, wife OF a we'll known local grocer
q nd han 1yy,a tto mi 70 >f NJ
W. Evans. the disbursing officer Of the m
terror Department. The sons are Robert E.
Boyd, William G. Boyd and Frank Boyd,
all Of whom are in business here.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-12-11
RrIaht,s Disease Cured.

Whitehall, ILL.,, Dec. IA case has
been recorded in this place recently,
which upsets the theory Of many ply
sicians that Bright's Disease is incur
able. 1t Ia the case of Mr.. Lon Manley,
whom the doctors told that he could
never recover. Mr. Manley tells the
story of his case and how he was
cured in this way:
81 began using Dodd's Kidney Pills
after the doctors had given me up.
For four or FIVE years had Kidney,
Stomach and Liver Troubles; was q
general wreck and at times would
get down with my back so bad that |
could not turn myself in bed for three
or four days at time.
II had several doctors and at last
they told me l had Bright's Disease,
and that could never get we'll
commenced to use Dodd's Kidney Pills
snd am now able to do all my work
and ON all right. most heartily
recommend Dodd's Kidney Pills and
am very thankful for the cure they
worked In my case. They saved my
life after the doctors had given me
up"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-12-11
Burden Bearers.

Here's a prayer for the man that's tired,
Tired in the toll and MOL and stress, =.
For the man whose feet are heavy mired
In the slough of hOpelessness.
When the path lies black, and doubts at
tack,
And the heart within cries. Turn thee
back"
Then prayer for the man that's tired!
Here's hope to the man that's worn.
Worn. and far from the journeys end,
With the weary weight of burden borne
For life and a love and friend.
When the day is long, and the way Is
long,
And the shoulder shrinks from the burn
ing throng,
Here's hope to the man that's worn!
Here's a song for the man that smiles,
Smiles when the shadows loom ahead,
And presses on to the twice-long miles
With face that shows no dread.
Since each must bear, as the others
bear
And never man but has his care
Then a song for the man that smiles!