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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11
Too Many Drugs.

Dunk Simmons, a Columbus, Ky,
negro, who has been in Union City
some months, attended the emanci-
patton celebration Tuesday and
seemed to enjoy the day immensely.
He armed himself with two bottles
of kidney Cure, some morphine
and few other things. He went
to Joyce's restaurant on Front Row
and took lodging for the night.
Joyce says he was very drunk at
the time. He was found dead the
next morning. He appeared to be
about 30 years old.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11
PLEASANT HILL.

Misses Ina Long and Lola Harper
of Union City, spent several days
with Mr., and Mrs. w. S. Long last
week.
Rev. Brown, of Kenton, filled his
regular appointment near here Sun
day. He has just returned from
two months stay in Fresno, CAL,
visiting his brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Mcdonald,
of Wolvarine. visited her brother
and sister, Mr.. Kitchel and Mrs.
Callicot, Sunday:
Mrs. Alta McLeskey. of Cairo
Ill, is visiting her mother, Mrs. M.
L. Shropshire.
A. B. c.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11
CURRENT EVENTS

The wholesale liquor store of
Curtis q Agee, at Holster, Ind. +,
was wrecked by dynamite Tuesday
morning. A temperance crusade
has been in progress for months.
| The middle section of the build
ing department store of the John
G. Meyers Company at Albany, n
Y, collapsed tuesday, carrying
down with it more than 100 per-
sons.
/ Judge Joseph E. Jones, of Dres-
den, went to Knoxville Monday and
will sit with the Court OF Cbancery
Appeals during the illness of Judge
John M. Taylor. The court began
its session Tuesday morning.
The County Democratic Commit
tee of Benton County broke into
State politics Monday and initiated
movement to secure a general
primary to decide the fate of f. w.
Carmack and Bob Taylor in the
race for the United States Senate.
Benton is going to decide on her
favorite in a primary which will be
held on Sept. p. Good plan, it
seems.
Gov. Cox Monday morning grant
ed thirty days respite in the case
of John Hill of Covington, who was
under sentence to hang Tuesday
for the murder of his wife. Appli-
cation was then made for respite
of thirty days, and this was granted
today. The application was made
in order that Hill might prepare to
meet death, which he is not pre-
pared for, says the petition, ''and
will not be August s, because he
and his friends confidently believed
that your excellency would COM
mute his death sentence"
On Saturday night Mr.. J. d.
Fletcher gave out the following ex-
planatory statement for ex.Gov.
r. l.. Taylor:
"All | want is primary. Sena-
tor Carmack has declined to Join
me i'll requesting the committee to
give us primary next December,
declaring that he would not submit
to it on that date. / wish to say
finally that / shall take my cause
to the people and let them settle
the question as to when and how a
primary shall be held. Nashville
Banner.
AT Memphis Saturday quaran-
tine against the world went into
effect and every inlet into the city
will be closely guarded. About
$50 guards will be required to
properly conduct the quarantine,
which will cost $50, 600 for two
months. To secure entrance to
the city newcomers must have per-
mits signed by President Heber
Jones of the local Health Board,
and gIlt.edged affidavits backed by
health officials must be presented.
Detention camps are being estab-
lished at several points.
New Orleans trains are compelled
to pass through Memphis with
closed doors. People from fever
infected districts are absolutely
barred. Memphians are not leav-
ing the city in large numbers. A
feeling of security exists because
Of the strict quarantine, and unless
fever breaks out no exodus is
anticipated. Those leaving town
and wishing to come back are
themselves with certi-
icates before departing
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11
sixty-Three New Gases at New Or
leans.

Report of Board of Health at 6 D
m. Wednesday
Total cases, 63.
Total to date, 90.
Deaths, Z.
Total to date, 119.
New foci, II.
Total foci to date, 130
Cases under treatment, Dos.
The first day since the fever was
announced appeared here today in
which there was any apparent de-
preston in the community, and
there are two reasons for it. One
was the death of Archbishop Chap
ellie, who succumbed to an attack
of the prevailing illness and the
other was the general closing of
stores in accordance with the
Mayors proclamation urging every
body iu the city to devote the day
to general home cleaning up.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11
For County Court Clerk.

In the proper place in this issue
of The Commercial we have the
pleasure of presenting to the Demo-
cratic voters OF Obion County the
name of Mr.. f. G. Watkins, of
Troy, who is candidate for the
Office OF County Court Clerk. Mr..
Watkins is a clever, affable Chris
tiau gentleman and is qualified to
fill the office to which he aspires.
He is Democrat and of course his
candidacy is subject to the will Of
his party. He is making thorough
canvass of the county and says he
is meeting with great deal of en-
enlargement and thinks chances
for success are very fattering.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11
Ice Cream Supper.

Miss Guy Whitson requests The
Commercial to say that the ladies
of the Beech congregation of the c.
p. Church will give an ice cream
supper at Beech on Tuesday, Au-
gust IS, to which the public is cor
daily invited.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11

Don't wait until you want to buy before coming in
and examining our line of Perfumes Toilet Water, etc
We will take pleasure in having you call whether you
buy not. When buying toilet accessories you want
the best don't you and that is what you get when buy
ing Of us You do not take any chances Call on us.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11

Notice-My offer OF enlarged
pictures with dozen cabinet pho
tographs will cease on August 10.
II. E. WALLACE,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11

Ten per cent. discount on cook
stoves for cash for next 90 days.
Union City Hardware a. Furniture
Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11
Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway.

Best Route New York. Baltimore, Philadelphia and the
East via Washington The shortest route and quickest time
Thrgh dining and sleeping service. X. E. PARSONS,
D PA 257 Fourth Avenue Louisville, KY, will furnish
al the information desired
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11

We cut the price on everything.
Union City Hardware & Furniture
Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11

Everything good to eat at ali
times at Dahnke's.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11

For high grade -four, try Sum
shine, Dahnke- Walker Milling Cos
hest.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11

We cut the price on every thing.
Union City Hardware & Furniture
Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11

Cottage for rent with four good
rooms and good water convenient.
Will rent or exchange for property
in Fulton. A. c. REEDS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11
Nashville Lady Injured.

The Atlantic City Journal OF
August 7 gives the following ac-
count OF an automobile accident in
that city in which Mrs. f. o. Watts
of this city was severely injured:
"In a midnight collision at Pa
cific and North Carolina avenues
between bus and big Pope-To-
ledo automobile, Mrs. f. o. Watts
of Nashville, Tenn, who is stop
ping at the Hotel Chalfonte, was
injured and both the auto and the
bus are wrecks.
A later report states that Mrs.
Watts was not fatally injured.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11

Have you ever tried Sunshine
four2 Try it.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-11

Everybody goes to Dahnke's for
lunch.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-05-30

Rird-Noman. and The Girl Dive:
u the Great Lakes. Stories arc
1?umcrcu>-a continuation OF Mar
;ha aAd Her American Kitchen" -.
Knight .: Today" "Larry's Angel"
A Suburban Burglar" and The
StillSon Mil!." SeaSonable articles are
wv Wedding Bells" by Margaret +.
Sang>ter: The Sunday Night Sup
per ipr Hot Weather" by Christine
Terhunc Iicrrick. and Hand Made
Trimmings Tor Graduation Gowns"
The regular departments are. as usual
the best oi their kind-Miss Gould's
"FadS and Frills this time having
t" d" with the June bride-"Aunt
-lanctS Pages for Boys and Girls"
the "Puzzlc Page. "Ha1f-AIinutc Par
agraDhS. Just for Fun" and others.
Published b. ;Ilc Crowell Publishing
company. Springfield, Ohio: one dol
ar a year: ten cnts a copy.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-05-30

The June number OF the Woman's :
Home Companion is beautifully IL
lustrated. from its beautiful de Long
pre-, cover to the very last page. No
more remarkable series of pictures
has appeared for many a month than
is given to illustrate "The Living
Sacrifice of the Carmelite Num-" 9th
er special articles are "Sacaj jawea. the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-05-30

that | have no personal feeling il
this matter toward the reporters anC
Others connected with the S.ar. with
! whom desire TO continue on terms
! Of friendship. but the paper has been
unfricndly and ! desire 70 have il
! known publicly that there is 4
! breach OF relations between us.
The mayor did not say Whether it
was lack OF criticism OF his attitude
on Sunday closing, his hostility to
Major Warmers candidacy ior the
Senate. OF some other offence that
prompted his announcement
The Star will have 70 ge: its news
elsewhere since our relations are
broken" he said. Il expect the
paper 70 criticise me and say harsh
things ahuut me- 1t will be now
:~cc !" G" al1"ad and skin me good.
i,.:; ii will have 70 get its news
elsewhere Ii The S:ar desires that
the feelings between is shall be oi
;1np.ucablr :nnlity y"-nc was calm
and Sn?i:;ny--';t is Tree 10 take tilat
position. want il 10 be understood
;',at shall have no further comn1u-
n:ca.i"nS with the Star
Il do n"t care i" carry OH a cor
:rnvcrSy with the Star. You know.
| II 4 Journalist myself and | know it
{, Ks n"t pay /" quarrel with a news
paper. | repeat. however. that per-
| have no complaint 10 make
against the reporters o. others con-
1ccici with the paper"
Then reporters for the Star
"They will have to get their news
elsewhere" said the mayor. brushing
his eyebrows contemplatively.
The reporter. Sobbing convulsively,
slowly walked away. A bird or two
several OF them-twittered in the park
below. and the low monotonous
whistle OF peanut roasteT was
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-05-30
BROKE WIT Il THE MAYOR.
Why the Chief Executive of Kansas
City Will Have Nothing to do
With the Reporters.
Kansas City Star.
A perfect May morning.

A perfect May morning.
The air cool and crisp and the sun
shine sparkling in its brightness. The
dingy city hall took on new co!orS III
the long, white rays. Down in the
crowded streets the merry crowd was
happy in the barter OF the Spring on
ion and the golden banan.
4 morning unSuspectlng IN its
sci?lillanc beauty.
Our relations are broken, SalI
Mayor !. Netf 20 reporter I"r the
Star.
..Yov dent say SO! Why. I'm sorry
= mean they're Severed-our rcla-
tons. Relations between the Sta:
and n7c-''
Oh" said the reporter, relieved.
I supposed YOU referred - financial
-7,isaap among kinsmen."
Not a. all. said the mayor. with Z
peculiar. uniathomable smile. The
Times this morning was unfriendly to
NE. Yesterday afternoon the Star
was uniriendly to me- The Star and
the Times both have been uniriendlE.
to me for several weeks. I do not
expect the Star to be friendly TO me
from now on. and the situation should
be properly understood. can't
give you any news any lore: not
any more
a cloud of smoke from the city
hall chimney obscured the sun. The |
mayor breathed deeply through his i
nose
S'You must understand" he said,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-05-30
A Society Leaders Farm Luncheon.
New York Press.

How 10 be happy though married.
is a mild problem beside How TO be
! happy though a millionaire, if one
may judge from the strenuous en-
deavorS OF certain wealthy persons
to find something new and amusing
10 while the time away But Mrs.
Hollis Hunncwcll is setting an cx-
ample OF the joys to be found in
simple living. Though she has fgur-
ed in monkey dinners and such affairs
the luncheon hat she gave at Fas-
Siiern farms a few days ago was
about as lar from those festivities
as possible The dining room u tie
old farm house was decorated with
wild flowers and branches OF apple
blossoms. For the cooking the servi-
ccs Of 4 southern "mammy" were rn-
listed. She seemed 10 feel the honor
oI Virginia vas at stake in the ste
cess or failure 81 her dishes. Virginia
was saved: no doubt OF that alter th-
first noutl:ful OF iricd chicken Mrs.
Hunncwell had asked her guests 20
dress as simply as possible. She wore
a plain gingham frock.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-05-30
Welded to a Habit.
WumanS Home Companion.

" oman Home companion.
Robert L. Taylor. the much-mar-
ried ex-governor OF Tennessee, is
never averse to a joke even when it
is on his genial SELF Just now he is
telling this one:
Upon the occasion of his most re-
cent marriage, late in the fall of 1904,
he was, he says, somewhat puzzled
as to the fee he should bestow upon
the East Tennessee parson who tied
the nuptial knot. Whispering his il
lemma conhdentially to a friend, Gov
ernor Bob with difficulty suppressed
his laughter al the following advice.
"Why not give him just what you are
accustomed to paying?"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-05-30

Have YOU noticed that the water
wagon isn't carrying the load it did
some weeks ago:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-05-30

carried mp with a breath OF air.
The universe moved uninterrupt-
edly.
|: did not know.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
l he Big Red Gin.

The Forrest City Gin Company better known as the Old Reliable Red Gin. desires to announce to those in need of the services of a first class gin that they are ready for the business ef l905-6. in their line, with every. thing renewed. overloaded and brought right up to date.
 During the quiet season the plant has been thoroughly overhauled and the machinery and gins improved sc that they can guarantee their output the very best, and their service the quickest. The ginning department is under the supervision of Mr. W. II. Dickerson, d thoroughly practical gin man. MT. Dickerson was for several years erector for the Continental Gin Company.
 In addition to ginning cotton they have first-class coal yard, and have the exclusive sale in Forrest City of the celebrated Galloway coal, the best on the market, and those who have not purchased their winter supply will do well to see the Forrest City Gin Company at once.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22

Mrs. A. ]. Vaccato entertained a few friends on Thursday at dinner, the oc- casion being the birthday of MT. Vac caro. The natal day of Mrs. J. H. Alley. Mrs. Vaccaro's mother, being on the following day, the two occasions were celebrated at the same time. The guests were: Judge Hutton, Messrs. G. B. Mallory, Fussell. Nichols, Peyton Scott, Rowland, Chas. Lewis, James Alley. Dr Alley, r. II, Barker, MT. and Mrs. J. II. Alley, Mir. and Mrs Ike Mallory. The table was perfect in it's appointments, and An elegant collation. was faaitltssly served. The guests wished many happy returns h the hon orees, and pronounce the affair one Of the rcd letter days of life.
 A called meeting of he county di- wis on of he Southern Cotton Assoca- tiun al the court house, Hon. Walter Corn au was chosen chairman pro tenn, and NJ N. Gaines, secretary. The matter of collecting he 2 cent tax on each bale of c,.t'ru taised in h. caun y came np fer ss lntlor, aud there WAS ennsi5rfAb F d9seussio as io he mode of col ecfIl { the lax. winch was fin lily disposed ui hs q r.sulu ion providing that the gin' CTS in the toauy q feet the tax, aud hold the amount subject 10 the oider ai the treasurer of the asso- citation, Jne. " Avn Ont num- Der eI rolled their namts as members of the association, and several txpressed their views AS to Ire great ben. lit dp- rived from the ASS cIatiun
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Will Rebuild at Once.

At the meeting of the quarterly conference Tuesday evening it was de- cided to at once repair the church and to start a fund for the erection of a new S10,000 building.
 \ resolution of thanks was passed in favor of the Christian, the Presby- terian and the Baptist churches for the generous offer of their buildings to us for our worship. Also to the Odd Fellows for the tender of their hall.
 We greatly appreciate all these offers. In order not to interfere with the services Of the churches, we deemed it best 10 hold our services in the Odd Fellows hall
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
New Officers Elected


 Tine St. Francis County branch of the Southern Cotton Association at it's meeting Saturday elected the fol- lowing officers to serve the ensuing year, viz:
 II. Davis, President; ]. h. Baugh, Nice-President; ]. ". Ayen, Treasur- CT; NJ. \. Gaines, Secretary.
 Since the meeting, President Davis has selected J. W. Aven as County Organizer, NJ. N. Gaines Organizer of the City, and J. D. Baugh, ]. W. Ayen and Eugene Williams as Com mittee on Donations.
 This puts the Association in good running order, and if the business men and farmers will properly grease the wheels, the chariot will send q thrill and chill down the backbone .of the cotton gamblers that win call Tor the ambulance to convey them to the intrmary.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Opening of Crowley Ridge Institute

The fall term of the Crowley Ridge Institute opened on Tuesday with full attendance, about 275 pupils being en- rol ed The grades are enrolled AS fol. lows: Professor Nall. ninth and tenth grades; Mrs. Nall, seventh and eighth grades; Miss Simmons, fifth and sixth grades; Miss Cummings. fourth grade; Miss Whitten, second and third grades; Miss Freeman. first grad-; Miss Web Der, music; Miss Slaughter, physical culture.
 The work of assigning pupils to their proper grades was accomplished with ease, and the routine of school life was taken up in earnest on the following day The school house has been put in thorough sanitary condition. and d good heating apparatus provided The grounds are in good order, with con c.ete walks. Every thing seems t1 in. dicate q successful school year, and Professor Nall and his assistants should have the confidence and cooperation of every patro n of the school The deter imitation on the part of the parents 10 stand by the teachers on tie queston of discipline and order, would do much to eliminate from the school unruliness and sabordination, and give 10 tue teacher au opportunity 10 instruct along tie best lines that make fer a well developed mentality and d properly balanced education.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22

loss might be capitalized by the in- creased value of the lot. So there you are.
 The ]. W. Beck Company promptly sent their check to Rev. Babcock, for $50.
 The Odd Fellows have donated S25
 NIT. E. A. Rolfe very generously do. mated $l00.
 Senator R. ]. Williama, with his usual liberal and enterprising spirit. cont ributed S25.
 Nat k. Jones. purveyor of the cele- brated Puck Sugar House Molasses, for sale by Nicely X Neblett, sent in a voluntary subscription of S50.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
What Will You Contribute :?

The Forrest City Times will give S25, and more if necessary, for the im- mediate rebuilding of the Methodist Church. We will also receive and ac- count for any other subscriptions to | fund for this purpose.
 In this connection we dessre to say that Hon. Ben Harris. of Harrisburg. a visiting attorney, voluntarily hand ed us sl on the street Monday evening, to start a fund for said purpose.
 On Tuesday morning MT. Fred kle- Der voluntarily appeared at this office and asked us to put him down for s25, as an individual subscription and as d slight token of his heartfelt sympathy and sincere interest in the religious institutions of this city.
 We will be glad to add the names of others who wish to cor tribute to the following list:
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
METHODIST CHURCH BURNED
Fire Started in Old Building, Form. sriy Church. Court House, Tel. ephone Exchange. and Own
 ed hy Mir. Partridge.

fhe alarm of fire on last Monday afternoon immediately drew the larger portion of Forrest City's inhab- itahts to the scene of contiagration. The lire originated in the old frame building immediately south of the Methodist church. the property of MT. Partridge. and occupied al the time by negroes. Though the fire company were quick to respond, and did valiant service, the house was
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
 That Contain Mercury,

As mercury will surely destroy ihe sense of smell and completely derange the whole sys- tenn when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never he used except on prescriptions from reputable phy- sicians, as the damage they will do is tenfold 10 the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls caisrrb Cure, manufactured by Y. J. Cheney X Co.,. Toledo. 0, contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting d. recily upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Gatarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine II is taken in- ternaiiy and made in Toledo o. by F. !. Cheney X Co. Testimonials free.
 Sold by druggists. Price s5c per bottle
 Take Halfs Family pils for constipation.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22

traced to the Kidneys, but now modern science proves that nearly all diseases have their beginning in the disorder of these most important organs.
 The kidneys filter and purify the blood that is their work.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Alta ok ed By a M ob

and beaten, in labor riot, until GOV cred with sores. q Clicago street car conductor applied Bucklen's Arnica SalYe, and was soon sound and well. "I use il in my family writes c. ]. Welch, of Tekonsha. Mich, and find it perfect Simply great for cuts and burns. Only 25c at all drug oiStS
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
House and Lot For Sale

The old school house and lot i'll the town of Forrest City, it being lot 36 in block 7G. Said lot Is 2S0feet square. Apply to John Gatling
 President of the School Board
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
WAS A VERY SICK BOY
But Cured by ChamberIaln's CoHc Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy

When my boy was two years old he had very severe attack of bowel complaint, but by the use of Cham berlains Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy we brought him out all right, says Maggie Hickox. of Mid land, Mich. This remedy can be de pended upon in the most severe cases. Even cholera infautum is cured by it. Follow the plain printed directions and a cure is certain For sale hy J T. Sanders
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Tak~ Laxative Bromo Quinlre Tab. les. All druggists iefund money if il fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22

therefor, that those to whom he has heretofore offered the property for sale, have said that they would pay more for 1t without the building, and
 he reasoned that should it burn his
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Often The Kidneys Are
 Weakened by 0Yer- Work.

Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
 It used to be considered that only urinary and bladder troubles were to be