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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18

In message to the Board May
or Jno. I. Walker introduces a
subject second to none In impor-
lance to our city. The paper APP.
pears in The Commercial and il
touches upon the sewerage ques-
ton. Even with the most tlatter-
ing prospects surrounding the
construction of the Union City &
Reelfoot Lake Railroad, to us the
proposition of sewerage is second
to no improvement that could be
made and of no less Importance
or value. Any plan for giving
Union City sewerage arouses our
interest at once and the PROPOSE
ton set forth by the Mayor seems
to us TO be a practical solution of
question. BY all means let it be
introduced and as soon as possible.
We believe the Mayor has struck
the key note to the situation and a
correct solution of the matter,
really the only practical way it
could be done. What If we should
have the interurban road to the
lake and system of sewerage at
the same time. What a glorious
future for us. Talk about Union
City, ladies and gentleman, we are
on the eve of the greatest growth
the town has ever known. Mid
way between Cairo and jackson,
Paducah and Memphis, with no
large towns within a hundred
miles east or west, surrounded by
the richest country in the world,
with the improvements of sewer
age and interurban railways the
population and wealth of the town
will increase at a surprising rate.
No one has correct conception
as to what these things will do for
us--and they are in our reach.
We heartily and thoroughly APP
prove of the suggestions made by
Mayor Walker and we believe
they will result in the construc-
ton of a tirst.class sewerage sys-
tenn for Union City.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18

Wv. HARLOW. d P. A., Louisville.
Al McD0UGALI.. y. r. A., New Orleans
A. n. HANsoE. o. , A., JNo. A. SCOTT, AGRA.
Chicago. Memphis
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18

something illegal or impractical.
The promoters of the new line
can congratulate themselves on the
fact that they have secured the
services of this gentleman and the
people all along the line can with
greater confidence lay their plans
and hopes upon the early success
of the enterprise. As far as its
ultimate success is concerned that
will come in natural course Of
events. But with such men as
these enlisted IN active service the
outlook opens bright and full of
roseate promise. The day of the
Union City and Reelfoot Lake
Railroad Company is now prac-
tical realty, not a myth or
dream. 1t is not simply an invest
ment offering good inducements
for profit but an absolute necessity
for transportation of traffic and
the conduct of present and future
business. 1t must be built and
will be built.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18

After his term of Office expires
Adiutant General Hannah has an
nounced his intention to become a
candidate for Railroad Commits
sioner for the Middle Grand Di-
vision of the State. General Han
nah's three years service at the
head Of the National Guard of
Tennessee has demonstrated the
fact that he is a'man of ability
and resource, that be has accom-
plished in that length of time what
few men could and probably what
no other would. That General
Hannah has nearly two thousand
men enlisted in the service, armed,
equipped and trained for military
duty, for the defence and protec
tion of the State and Government,
is full of significance. Ia a speech
made recently on the grounds at
Camp Cox, Murfreesboro, General
Hannah stated that he and his As
sistant, Mr.. Alexander, had toiled
and planned night and day to ac-
complish these things. He said
that they had studied for days and
hours without sleep sometimes de-
yising ways and means to build up
and equip a State Guard, an or.
ganization which would be credit
to the State, with the result that
to-day Tennessee has a National
Guard second to none in the South.
The witnessing of a thousand men
in camp at Murfreesboro fully
armed, equipped and in almost
perfect training for active duty,
going through the daily tactics
with zest and ambition, is suf-
ficient Endorsement to General
Hannah. In our opinion he is
eminently the man for the place
be seeks and the commission could
be placed in no better hands. The
fact in the case is, General Han
nah is bigger than the Office. Ten
lessee should have such men as he
n the halls of Congress.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18
Central
RAILROAD.
BEST OF TRAIN SERVICE,
NORTHBOUND.
soUTHBoUND.

Trains No. 105 and 1888 are accommodations
end stop ~ Paducah Junction 70 receive OF dis
charge paeReuRers
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18

That the Union City, Reelfoot
Lake & Tiptonville Railway will
be built Is now almost an assured
fact. All that it lacks is work;
the interest is here. There can be
nothing without beginning
there must be a nucleus. So there
can be no railroad without a sur
vey, and the public generally
should appreciate what our liberal
citizens have done in the way of
contributions to the preliminary
fund, which is now close to two
thousand dollars. Others outside
of Union City who are interested
in the building of the road will
most assuredly bear their part of
burden. All who have assisted in
this much needed enterprise are
to be congratulated, especially
Secretary Darrah, who has worked
indefatigably, and the public
spirited citizens VINO have liber-
ally contributed to the fund he
has worked so necessarily to Sc
cure. Mr., Richard D'AilIey one of
the most expert civil engineers in
the South, who for many years
has been in the service of the Gov
eminent on the Mississippi river,
is now making a trip over the
three routes, after which the regu-
lar survey will be begun under
Mr.. D'AilleY, the most suitable
route being selected. Great wis
dom was shown in the selection of
DIR. f. M. McRee who will accom-
pany them. He is commissioner
of rights of way.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18


In view of the fact that senti.
ment all over the State seems tC
be overwhelmingly in favor of a
primary election to determine the
wishes Of the people respecting
the choice of candidate for Unit
ed States Senator, Iand recogniz'
ing the fact also that there is no
law or precedent governing the
calling of general primary by
the State Executive Committee, it
is therefore clear to us that the
county committees are alone re-
sponsible for this duty and the ac-
ton of Benton County Democrats
reminds us that Obion should take
some steps toward settling this
question. 1t has occurred to US
and we are firmly of the opinion
that a separate ballot should be
held on the day of the county pri-
mary in Obioh County, Saturday,
December 2, 1905, at the same
voting places, to givethe voters a
chance to express their choice be-
tween the Senatorial candidates,
to say whether they prefer Taylor,
Carmack or some other good man.
A separate box for this purpose
would save the cost of an extra
primary election and keep the
Senatorial middle out of politics.
1t would simplify matters great
ly. As is we'll known a primary
election for United States Senator
is not authorized by the Constitu-
ton. 1t is only a matter Of cour-
tesy to the people that they may
have a chance to show a prefer
ence in the matter, and it is only
morally binding on the Legislator
to vote ia accordance with results
established by the primaries.
Hence we say that the State Ex-
ecutive Committee has no author
ity in the matter at all. The ques-
ton lies solely with the people
and the proper channels through
which they may act are their
county committees. 1t is our
opinion, therefore, that the Obion
County Executive Committee
could find no better time for the
calling of this primary than the
day of our general county primary
election, which occurs on the first
Saturday in December, 1905. We
believe the voters of Obion Coun-
ty would thoroughly indorse the
the action of the committee in tax
ing the step.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18

4
Civil Engineer DALEY, Or. f
NJ. McRee and Mr.. j. j. Read
started out Wednesday morning
to begin the preliminary survey
of the Union City and Reelfoot
Lake Railway and to obtain infor-
nation from parties along the
various routes which may deter
mine in a large measure the exact
course Of the road. Fright of
way" should be the slogan of every
farmer through whose property
this road is to go and in conse-
quence mark the rapid completion
of an enterprise that will carry
prosperity in its wake, that will
build towns into respectable cities,
and villages into towns, that will
subdiyide large tracts of unproduct-
I've land into comfortable farms,
that will multiply industries and
increase many fold the wealth and
population of our county. Deny
the right of way, check the enter
prise, and watch, perhaps for an
other generation, the unequal
struggle of the small farmer with
his more fortunate neighbor in an
adjoining county who looking
from the front end of the car said,
Eyes, go through my farm and
welcome" and who in consequence
enjoys rapid transportation to the
great markets of the world for
everything he produces. We are
largely carvers of our own for.
tune, arbiters of our own destiny;
we are responsible in large
measure as to whether we widen
or narrow our horizon.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18

Norfleet and Patterson are the
latest additions to the Gubernato-
rial campaign. They trotted out
Immediately upon the withdrawal
of Little Joe. If Joe can't see
light ahead we don't believe Pat
terson or Norfeet would stand the
ghost of show. When such men
as Washington discover the hand
writing on the wall the signs are
significant. You might as well
step out of the way, gentlemen,
and let Cox have a clear field. He
is practically nominated anyway.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18

DR.. F. M. Mckee has accepted
the place offered by the Advisory
Board at meeting of the Union
City and Reelfoot Lake Railroad
Company last Monday afternoon.
That is, the Doctor has been Sc
lected TO secure the right of way
contracts along the line of the pro-
posed interurban railroad. The
county might have been searched
from one end to the other and a
better man not named. Everybody
has confidence in the Doctor.
They know that be will do what
be says and that be will not ask
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.
JOHN +. PINCH.

JOHN r. FINCH.
We have the authority to announce John F..
Finch, Of No. 8, as a candidate for Sheriff Of
Obi0n County, subject to the action Of the Dem
oeratie party
@. q. THOMAS,
We are authorized 10 announce C. q. Thomas
Of District No. is. a candidate for the Office Of
sheriff Of Ob0n County, subject TO the action Of
the Democratic party
R. N. TANKERsLEY.
We are authorized 70 announce r. n Tankers-
ley. OF District No. s, as a candidate for the
ofhce Of Sheriff of ObiOn County, subject 10 the
action Of the Democratic party.
DAN W. HOGAN.
We are authorized to announce Dan W Hogan
q candidate for the office Of Sheriff Of Obion
County subject to the action Of the Democratic
party
r. r. NOAH.
We are authorized 10 announce Tom p Noah
as a candidate for Sheriff Of ObiOn County SUBJ
feet to the action OF the Democratic primary
election, December 2, 1905
7. J. EAsrERwooD.
We are authorized to announce r. j Easter
wood as a candidate for Sherii of 0bion Coun-
ty, subject TO the action of the Democratic pri-
mary election December ?, 1905
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18
R.S. rASKEasLEY.
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK


J. A. REEVES.
We are authorized to announce j. Alva
Reeves as a candidate for the Office of Circuit
Court clerk Of Obon county subject to the ac-
ton Of the Democratic party.
j. W. NJ coRBLE.
We have the authority TO announce j. w.
MeCorkle a candidate for reelection to the
Office Of Circnit Court Clerk of obion County,
subject to the action Of the Democratic party
J.P NICHOLS.
We are authorized to announce j r. Nichols
a candidate for clerk of the circuit court Of
Obion county, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary election December 2, 1905.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18
r. 9. WATKINS.

We have the authority to announce F. G.
watkins, OF Troy, candidate for County
Court clerk of obion county, subject to the
1905
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18
Z. II. RoNI
@. 8. TALLEY.

We are authorized to announce G. s.. Talley,
Of District No. 2, as a candidate for County
Court Of Clerk of ObionCounty, subject to the
1905.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK

s. +. HOWARD
We are authorized to announce s. r. Howard
rs candidate for reelection to the once OF
County Court Clerk Of 0bion County, subject
TO the action Of the Democratic party
Ri. BOND.
We are authorized to announce H Bond
candidate for the office Of County Court Clerk
Of 0blon County, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-08-18

Trains No. l3i and LOG are accommodations.
Tickets and particulars as To- specific rates.
limits and train time Of your home ticket agent
&C. 4. Collins. Padueeh Junction.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-06-12
COMMENCEMENT WEEK AT BARTON
ACADEMY.

Another years work at Barton academy
and graded school has been chronicled and
will go down as page in its history worthy
of much credit. The work showed that
both teacher and students have been faith
full to their duties. That the teacher has
difficulties and encouragement never oc-
ours to many, but the fact stares Barton
parents in the face that something on their
part is lacking when room with about 20
pupils in attendance has been visited but
once during the spring term of school.
One tould not blame the teacher If he or
she neglected the work to some degree
when the parents hold aloof with such
seeming disregard to their children's in
terests.
The graduating exercises of the Gram
mar school were held in the Methodist
Episcopal church Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock before well filed house. The
graduates numbered eighteen, and were
assisted in the musical part of the program
by the junior class of the grammar room
The church was tsstefully decorated with
crepe paper of the class colors, green and
white, and also with plants and flowers
Above ihs heads of the class which sat
upon the platform was the motto: INC
Victory without Labor" Prayer was
offered by Rev. w. Z. Johnson, after which
each one of the eighteen graduates took
part in the program OF recitations and
essays. Possibly the thing lacking in the
speakers as whole was self confidence or
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-06-12

a most excellent repast, which was well
served. Erwin A. Pearson, 700, acted as
POSTMASTER, which office he filled in a
most satisfactory manner. To him is due
much credit for the success of the banquet
Fred d. Pierce, 700 responded to 'sThe
Alumni" bringing to mind as was fitting
in his remarks the chief aim of the associ-
alton, which is loyalty and helpfulness to
our school. Mrs. j. F. Batchelder, 'SS
made the response in the beautiful words
of Wh1ttier's poem, "The Alumni" her
rendering Of the selection being much en-
joyed. w. Curtis Johnson, '04, gave the
welcome to the class of 1905, to which Ray
mond W1nslow, '05, responded gracefully.
"Fools" by Clare r. Powell, 700, afforded
considerable merriment. ssThe Faculty.
were given honor due by Clarence S. Web
ster, 1916, and an excellent response made
by Mr.. C. L. Erwin of the faculty. VIM.
s. Hibbard, '86, gave "Vermont" in his
usual humorous vein. "Butter," was re-
sponded to by Lester M. Kinsley, '02, in a
pleasing manner. Clarence E. Austin, 96,
spoke on 'sChanges" and 'the things that
have not changed. He referred to the
present tendency of education toward, and
not away from work, and was listened to
with much interest. ''Sketches from life,"
by Clara M. Powell, 100, was most enjoy
able response. Mr.. III. j. Stannard's toast
"Masters of the Situation" contained
much food for reflection to the alumni.
At the business meeting, G. r. Powell, 100,
was chosen president of the association,
Vera M. Webster, '97, vice president and
Cora M. Marsh, '97, secretary and treasurer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-06-12
BARTON.

kicker was on the sick list a few
week.
Smith was in South Albany on
Friday.
Y. w. Foster of Denver, Col, was
recently.
Lang was home from Boston a
last week.
aewster of Boston visited at Har
last week.
lena Coburn of Troy visited at b.
ert's last week.
d. Travers was in Lancaster,
business last week.
IS Crow of Boston is staying with
Rowen for a few weeks.
rapes has sold the pacing gelding
pher" to Boston psrties.
4 Mrs. Hershal Marcus of Eden
elatives in town last week.
RANGES Butler will go tomorrow
kork to spend the summer.
meeting Quimby Post Wednes-
90 O'Clock D. m. All come.
Cav is repairing and painting his
house on Duck Pond road.
eek. Miss Harriet Austin returned
bver where she has been nursing.
Skinner OF Newport visited his
Mr.. and Mrs. E.R. Cook, last week.
.furkland was in Providence, r. 1.
TO attend the wedding Of niece.
,owing letter remains uncalled
most office June u: FL. A. Cassidy.
A Downing OF Littleton, Mass,
o his daughter, Mrs. Lewis Labor
Drown, who has been spending
e in Boston of late, has returned
suitor OF this place has bee n
aptain of TUFTS College tootba II
liver has moved his barn back
house, repaired It and painted
Cafon, who hss been visiting
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-06-12
RY ROGERS MUST HANG.

batch received from Albany, n.
bay says that Justice Peckham
United States Supreme Court
the application for writ OF
the case of Mary Rogers, con-
of murdering her husband,
|. in Bennington. This means
Is. Rogers will hang on Friday,
unless something unforeseen
bes. Gov. Bell said:
stand in the Rogers case is pre-
he same today as when | first
ed Mrs. Rogers.
er the law 1 was obliged to
second reprieve.
that the writ of error has
enied, the law must take itf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-06-12
NORTH ALBANY.

Mrs. L. R. Hunter has gone to Barton
Landing to visit her niece, Mrs. ]. c.
Clough for few days.
Rev. and Mrs. L. w. Pease of Wheelock
called on their friends here one day re-
Gently while on their way to the Free Bap-
tist Conference at Enosburg.
Fl. A. McGuire's new barn was raised
June 20. Between go and 20 men were
present. The barn is 45 by IS feet.
Horace Way visited his cousin, Eugene
Willis, one day recently. Mr.. Way has
gone to New Hampshire where he has
position In the wheelwright business In
which he is an expert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Webster with their
two children visited Mrs. Webster's par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Keith last Sum
day. Mr.. Elmer Slack of Irasburg also
CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAeE.
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Congregational Church Notes

CONGREGATIONAL Church Notes.
Union prayer meeting at this church
Thursday evening.
The ladies met three afternoons last week
to clean the church. The carpet was taken
up and cleaned and a general renovating
given the building.
The choir next Sunday will sing "The
King of Love My Shepherd Is," by
Schneider and "Sweet Saviour Bless Us
ere We Co." by Brown. Ofertory will be
sung by Mr.. Wheeler, "Face to Face" by
Herber o Brown.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-06-12
st. Paul's Church Notes.

Next Friday evening, prayer meeting at
1880.
Next Sunday at 7:45 a. m. will be the first
communion ofa class Of thirty two chill
dren who have been receiving weekly in
struction for several weeks of Rev. j. Tur-
cot. High mass at 10 a. m. and sermon on
'sThe last and greatest of all the prophets -
In the evening at seven o'clock, children's
exercises. ALI cordially invited.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-06-12
Methodist Church Notes.

Epworth League meeting tomorrow eve
ming at the usual hour.
Rev. j. B. Lyman preached an excellent
sermon in exchange with the pastor yes
terday morning.
The Ladies' Aid and Odd Girls ere in
vtted to meet with Miss Sophia Drew and
Mrs. B. B. Jerome at the home of Miss
Drew Wednesday afternoon, June IA. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-06-12

move his household goods this week. We
are sorry to have Mr.. Hardie's people leave
town.
A party of Academy students go to Will
loughby tomorrow to camp for a week.
They have hired a cottage and will take
Elliott. VIII they have a good timer
"Well guess.n
Our village streets are showing improve
ment at the hands of the trustees. Now II
we all will be careful about scattering
waste paper and other rubbish and VIII
keep the yards picked up we shall put on
the "Bon Ami appearance"
Mrs. G. B. Webster and son, who have
been visiting at Mrs. Webster's home in
Waterbury Center for the past few weeks,
have returned home. Mr.. Webster went
to Waterbury Center Tuesday and accom-
panied them home Wednesday.
The members of the Barton Fire Depart
| ment will meet at the engine house hall
Friday evening, June 16, at eight O'Clock.
1t is important that every member be pres
ent at this meeting.
PER ORDER OF ENGINEERS.
| The presentation of calvin Joslin" in
Seaver's hall Friday evening was quite well
| attended and IL laughter and applause
show the approval of the people this was
certainly success. The play is to be re-
| peated here sometime during the summer.
Weather permitting the band will render
the following program Saturday evening.
| 1. March, Under the Double Eagle,
| j. F. Wagner
2. Overture, The Gilded Bond, Laurendeau
| g. Waltz, In the Me adow, Laurendeau
| 4. March, The 18th Reeiment, Pa1ella
| 5. Schottische, Lindy Lou, Alien
/ 6. Waltz, Sparkling Waves, Laurendeau
| z. March, Midnight Fly er, Hazer
| 8. March, Flying Colors, Laurendeau
The reception given by the junior class
| of the academy to the seniors on Thurs
day evening, June 1, was very pleasant
affair. The village band furnished ex-
cellent music for the occasion, and the
evening was spent in marching, dancing
and enjoying social time. Light re-
| freshments were served.
Last Tuesday evening pleasant surprise
party was given Mr.. Lewis Sherbut by his
friends here as he was summoned home by
the illness of brother, and not knowing
whether he might return or not, his friends
took this way of showing their esteem and
friendship. 1t is needless to say 1t was a
genuine surprise, but Mr.. Sherbut received
| and entertained his company very pleas
antly. Ice cream and cake were served and
pretty ring was left as souvenir token
with the best wishes of his friends.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-06-12

d wool carding and yarns.
"a ev'y 3w
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-06-12

o have Furs they wish repaired or
hr. please send them in this week.
all kinds. Geo. H. Davis. 1Stf
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LE-Four houses IN Barton VII
fquire of G ID. Travers. 17tf
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IL ADVERTISING.

fements will be inserted under this
70 cents per word for hrst insertion
fnt per word thereafter. Cash must
the order. No advertisement ut.t
2 yoT tess than twenty-five cents.
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