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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27
MINISTER REFUSES TO
OFFICIATE AT JUNE WEDDINGS

wrist in June. People get married
in June partly because 1t is fashion
able, partly because hereditary instinct
arouses the mating desire in Their
They cannot regard marriage as a
holy institution or love as sacred if
they make a show Of themselves a,lG
society. They cannot look upor IT
as the spiritual union of two s>lls ii
they are moved only by the same ,.e-
sires that influence animals 10 riate
in the spring time. Marriage based
on either of these conditions caanct
be happy in may cases, and In r'o5t
it means positive unhappiness.
For these reasons l have decil I'll
never again to perform June we'd
ding If young couple comes to me,
showing that they are sincerely in
love with each other l request them
to postpone the marriage until after
June. If they listen to my reasons,
they usually agree that I am right.
| tell them that their love will be all
the sweeter and better for the pc ST
ponment. If they grow angry, or
refuse to postpone their weddings,
am almost ce rtain that pride and de.
sire to make a society shcw of their
ho1 in 1ifn in
spire them to get married, ratht T.
than love for each other.
Frivolous Weddings Turn Out Badly.
81 have worked alcag these lines
now for five years ara l have mar
ried but one happy couple-and the
blame for that is on my shoulders. |
consented, under the urging of the
yClng man and his friends and FAM
lily to cfficiate at high society we'd
ding three years ago. It was agains+
my better judgment. fer l felt within
myself that these two were marrying
frivolouslv and without due regard
fer the sacredness of the tie. Yet
hoped for the best. The ceremony
was beautiful and the papers de-
scribed the decorations and the gowns
at length.
''Within six months the girl was
hack in her fathers home. She had
been cruelty abused and she confess
ed tc me that size never Lowell the
man-she only thought she did. AS
a matter of fact, if she had examined
her own thoughts carefully, even be-
fore the wedding, she would have
known in her innermost heart that
she was gcing to marry that man
simply to be the heroine, for nig:1t
of a brilliant society function. Sha
paid dearly for her one night Of tri-
umph.
"There has been scme criticism.
realize. of my stand in the matter,
and when made the public anounce-
ment it caused much comment--ard
much of it unfavorable-put l believe
can save the community much un-
happiness in refusing to perform
marriage ceremonies during the
month. Even a twenty day post
ponment of wedding may cause
some mistaken girl or man to re:lze
and avoid the mistake, ana if, FOR the
sake Of purifying their love from the
sin of pride. they will postpone the
ceremony, they will hav" conquered
and bettered themselves while, with
out the glamour and excitement OF
brilliant function, they will have
time to study each other end them
selves and realize sone-1ins OF the
seriousness Ct the step
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27
Where Happiness Is Found.

Don't look for true happiness N .Ae 'nansion
OF the very rich. where high-priced physicians
are called in to doctor every ailment But seek
it and find it. too in the com Portable homes t
the middle and s'-ca'led poor where
Green's August over is awavS usei to tseD
the fami " healthv-to cure al STONE htroubles
whether indigestion. dyspepsia. constipatior
loss Of appetite. billions attacks or .o-nia liver
Ata.l ruggists
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27
VIVA THEY DID.

At last, after a courtship extending
over a period of two years ten months
and seventeen days, he had proposed,
and she had handed him the answer.
Darling" he gurgled, "you are
worth your weight in gold
'fThen l must be very valuable,
xhe replied. "for ii has been an awful
long .''-Chicago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.

A complete and interesting presen.
at on of the scenic beauty and the
rich natural resources and rapid
rowth CT the Pacific northwest are
ct forth in beautifully illustrated
oklet recently issued by the Cfi-
cago and Northwestern railway,
which will be sent to any address on
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27

recent of 4 cents in stamps.
The Lewis and Clark exposition
with the very low excursion rates md
personal y conducted tours in conrec.
ton Herewith over the Northwest
srn line from Chicago and the east
have created an interest in this sub
ject never before equaled. For full
particulars address w. B. Kniskern,
P. T. NJ, 215 Jackson boulevard, Cnl'
cago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27
Land for Sale Cheap.

have so acres of fine land for sale
cheap, six miles north ef Pine Bluff
courthouse on the Valley road. In
Quire of Graphic. (3D
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27
Batteries-DannehOwer and
lap; Method, Dellaf and Pratt.

Vicksburg, Miss, June 26.--Vicks-
burg defeated the Mobile. until today
known as the Natchez team, by a
ed almost complete new lineup
from the old Natchez team, but put
up a good game Of ball Score:
RH E
Vicksburg .................. 1
NODIlo a
Batteries-Bishop and Belt; Ray
mond and Dacosta.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27
Mobile Gets Natchez Franchise.

Vicksburg. Miss, June 26-At a
meeting of the Cotton States league
directors which met here today the
franchise forfeited by NatcheZ was
awarded to Mobile.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27

Baton Rouge 1000 900 600 OIL
Pine Bluff -. 900 900 600 O0-o
Summary: Earned runs-Batcn
Rouge l. Two-base hits-Markley.
Double plays-Cavedner to Kanzler.
Stolen bases-Carlin. Sacrifice hits
Cavender, Murphy and Matthews.
Struck out-By Jarvis II, by Dunbar
5. Bases on balls-Jarvis 1. Left on
bases-Baton Rouge 4, Pine Bluff g.
Time-1:33. Umpire-Mead
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27

Results Yesterday.
Baton Rouge 1, Pine Bluff 0.
Meridian 6, Jackson 5.
Vicksburg 4, Mobile 3.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27
Other Games.

Meridian, Miss, June 26.-Danne.
hover put another game in his peck
ct today, defeating Jackson in we'll
played game. Score:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27
ARKANSAS NOTES.

Van Buren-Albert Knowles. a ci.
gar maker, was killed by an Iron
Mountain freight two miles west of
Van Buren. Knowles lay down upon
the track and went to sleep.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27

Forrest City.-Following are the
special grand jurors who will investi-
gate the cases Of Gus Burtcn. Berry
Minor. Robert Martin and John Davis
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27
Parnell White Sui phur Spring

The best com. I
bination of Il
nainera, waters |
in the south.
A positive
stomach fzer.'
Pure light, dry
air, filtered
Trough miles
of virgin pine
forest. The
cleanest hotel
in the state.
It's the Edna.
feTleCC wafer
works and
sewerage Sys
ten. Standail
baths. Good
food. Perfect
service. An
ideal home
and I'VE hav'
the water." !"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27
BASEBALL NEWS.

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-27

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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05
EAST SIDE

Mrs. Geo. Holman, of Harris, is
visiting Mrs. T. w. Jernigan this
week.
Will Carter, of Paducah, is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. J. Cloyes.
DR.. V. ]. Jernigan, OF obion,
passed through Union City We'd
nesday en- route to New York to
attend lectures few weeks.
Bro. Oliver preached at Antioch
last Sunday.
Prof. Sheppard returned Monday
from a trip near Glass.
May, the month for our annual
picnic, is here, so let's be up and
making ready. On the last meeting
we voted to hold our next on the
lake sometime in May. Grandfath-
er Barleycorn told us this week he
would give us a crate of strawber-
ries if we did not wait till his ber-
ries were gone. Also Gypsy, our
grandmother, is sweet 21 on Friday,
May 26 So, as one of the cousins,
] suggest Friday, May 20, for our
picnic; this will give the editors a.
most convenient time and we can
help Gypsy celebrate her birthday.
Now, Gypsy says she is just 21 we
don't know, but we do know that
May % is her birthday. Let all the
cousins express themselves pro or
con next week for the time will
soon be here. Especially, we In
vite Barleycorn to be with us and
have front seat in the band wa
gon. Don't you all say so, too?
THE BACHELOR.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05
WHIrEsIDE.

]. II. Marable lost fine mare re
Gently he valued at zoos
Mrs. Mollie Williams and little
son, Lloyd, of Newbern, visited Mr..
and Mrs. ]. K, Marable Saturday
Our school here closed Friday
with good interest and attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Litchford
and children, of Union City, spent
Sunday at the home of Mrs. Jas.
Berry.
There are quite a number of
young colts in this country, both
mules and horses.
Mr.. Jas. Shore had a young colt
very badly cut on barb-wire fence
recently.
Quite a number from this vicinity
attended the funeral of Mrs. Han
nah Farris at Troy last week.
Several from here went to Union
City Monday to attend court
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Berry, of near
Troy, came out Sunday to see Mr..
Zach Berry and wife.
SCRAPS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05
NUMBER THREE.

Bro Oliver delivered most ex
cellent sermon at the M. E. Church
last Sunday.
Mr.. Iuman and children, of Hick
man, visited Mr.. and Mrs. M. B
Fluffy of Crystal Sunday.
j. Roberts has purchased nice
buggy animal.
Childrens Day will be observed
at Antioch in the near future. "A
delightful time may be expected
The children will be trained by
that excellent lady, Mrs. Buck Viii.
liams.
Master Herman Freeman is re-
covering after a severe spell OF
Group.
One of the prettiest sights we
ever beheld was Mrs. Cora Hamp-
toms fine brood Of hens. Why, they
looked like they might bring $40
per dozen. They were certainly
fine.
Miss Cora Williams, of Fulton,
was guest of Miss Dautie Will
lians Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Kelly, one of our best
neighbors, has sold her place and
will locate elsewhere. We are sor-
ry to lose Mrs. Kelly, but can COM
mend her as an excellent lady
wherever she NAV ua
School is progressing nicely at
Mt Olive under the management
of that bright andy the way
pretty teacher, MISS Lizzie Bram-
ham.
Bro. Theodore Hardin has pur-
chased new buggy.
Will Isbell and Sam Hampton
have returned home from Yellow
Hammer Lane and Sycamore Hol-
low, respectively.
James Rice, d. d., Of Jackson,
spent Easter Saturday and Sunday
with homefolks.
Francis Guthry Mcdonald has
rented his corn land and will now
turn his attention to Rice
Miss Jenny Fluffy spent last
Thursday night with Miss Ella |
Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Cloar have
4 bouncing baby boy at their home.
Uncle Jerry Cloar is up after
severe spell of collie.
PUNCH AND JUDY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05
SOUTH SIDE.

Mrs, Sudle Brown, of Paducah,
and Mrs. Joe Moss, of Northside
spent pleasant day Sunday will
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Cole.
The many friends of Mrs. Ida
Wilkerson will be glad to know
that she is in receipt of a letter
from her husband, who went tc
Pueblo, Col, six months ago ii
search Of health saying that he
would return home in few days
very much improved.
]. w. Temple spent Saturday and
Sunday at Henderson.
Esq. Via and Guess Gambill, from
near Elbridge, spent Sunday night
with w. S. Jackson
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Hammond,
from near Clayton, spent Thursday
night with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Cloar.
Mr.. Jim Tate, Of Walnut Grove,
spent Monday with his cousin, Mrs.
Hattie Calhoun, and Monday might
at the Gipsy tent
Messrs. Tom johnson and Ed
Wilson, Of Hornbeak, spent a few
hours with friends in Southside
Monday evening.
Miss Nezzie Hutchinson, Of Mori-
ah, spent Thursday night and FRI
day with She Misses Catron.
Messr Dock Kirk and Bob
Hicks, Walnut Log, spent Mon
day night with w. S. Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Crockett, from
near Fulton, spent Tuesday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Calhoun.
Mrs. Susie Love went to Fulton
Tuesday to spend a few days with
relatives.
Well, cousins. as this is the
month set for our annual picnic,
let's all be up and doing. / am
sure you all as well as myself will
look forward with much pleasure to
the day. Say, was talking with
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05
ROUTE NINE.

Mrs. Ben Vaughn has been sicl
for some time, but we hope with
the good care of DR.. Parks she will
soon be enjoying good health again.
We noticed in last weeks Com.
mercial that we have a correspond
ent from Harmony who signs the
name GREENE. We were holy un-
conscious that we were taking
some other correspondents name
and humbly beg their pardon, while
if GREENE has never written before
it is all O. X. with us.
Wheat is damaged some by frost.
Miss Cook has secured the fall
school at Kedron.
Miss Gertie Carlton spent Thurs
day night with Miss Myrtle Morris.
Mr.. Newt Ferguson is in Union
City, having his eyes treated. He
is boarding with his cousin, Mr..
r. M. Shepard.
Mr.. S. X. Barnes is talking of
putting in stock of goods at Clay
ton. Mr.. Barnes enterprise would
be very much appreciated.
Miss Roxie Bell is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Frank Mitchell.
Mr.. and Mrs Bob Killion visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman, OF Crystal,
GREENE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05
SHADY GROVE.

Farmers are busy and news i,
shy.
Mr.. Tom Reynolds was elected
Justice of the Peace last Saturday
over Ben Allen. The vote o. to 81
Mr.. Tom Hamilton has just fin
ished painting his residence; which
adds much to its appearance.
The good people on the rural
routes will be compelled to furnish
Uncle Sam with an approved mail
box or their mail will be discontin-
ued.
Prof. S. M. Morris is teaching a
fine singing school at this place.
Mr.. Morris is a talented vocal
teacher and stimulates an interest
IN the work among his pupils. He
won't allow sweethearts to talk
during school hours.
Mrs. J. S. Clogs and daughter,
Miss Ethel, spent Saturday in
Union City.
Several from here attended
church at Harris Sunday.
Rev. Plgue, the we'll known
Methodist debator. delivered three
very fine sermons last Sunday at
Harris
YELLOW Doc.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05

Will overcome indigestion and dy-
spepsia; regulate the bowels and cure
liver and kidney complaints. 1t is
the best blood enricher and invora-
tor Ia the world. 1t it purely vege-
table, perfectly harmless, and should
you be a sufferer from disease. you
will use it il you are wife. r. Nj.
Andrews, editor and manager Cocoa
aud Rockledge News, Cocoa. Fla,
writes: 81 have used your Herbine
in my family, and find it a most ex-
cellent medicine. Its effects upon
myself have been a marked benefit.
/ recommend it unhesitatingly.n soc.
Martin-Allen Drug Co., Mailing cor
ner.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05
ELBRIpar.

Mrs. U-Know has kept us So
busy planting garden truck and
doing other farm work for the past
several weeks that we have not had
time TO write the grand old Com
Hercial, but we suppose no one has
missed our rubbish: nevertheless.
as Mrs. U-Know is off on a visit to
her mother near Troy, we will do
as we "dad-gum" please this week.
and II pleases us to write TO The
Commercial In speaking of Troy,
around which historic memories
cling, 1t calls to our mind some as.
sertions made during the Teachers
Institute at Cloverdale last year.
Col. Brice, of Troy. in eulogizing
the school law making the civil and
scholastic districts co.extensive,
said it was what we needed and
would forever remain on our stat
ute book. U-Know had the audac-
ity to tell the Colonel and host of
people present that so far as Obion
county was concerned it was not
best for our educational interests
and would be annulled. The read
ing public know now who was
correct.
Farmers were worse scared than
hurt regarding the fruit crop, as a
result of the frost and freeze on
April 10 and II. This freeze re-
called to our mind April 10, 1870,
when snow fell here TO depth Of
three inches. There will be fair
crop Of all kinds of fruit in this sec
tion # some future mishap does not
befall it. The continued rains and
cool weather has retarded all kinds
of farm work, while limited few
are done planting many have plant.
ed no field crops, and as whole we
do not believe that more than so
per cent of the land is broken.
Grasses and clover are looking fine
and live stock generally in a thriv-
ing condition. The wheat crop will
doubtless be far short of what it
was last year, yet for the past few
days there has been decided i'm
provement in the outlook for the
crop.
Mr.. Bordie Hildreth, who lives
some miles west of Lane, tells us
that on Friday of last week a ter
rible hail storm visited that section
about 2 o'clock p. M, the ground
being literally covered, many of the
hail stones being as large as guinea
eggs.
During thunder storm on Fri
day night large hay and tool shed
on the farm Of r. J. Timmons, two
miles south of Elbridge, was dis
covered on fire, supposed to have
been caused by lightning. There
were stored in the shed several hun
dred bales of hay, several hundred
bushels of corn, two binders, one
engine and number OF other farm
implements all of which were de-
stroyed.
Everyone wants the promoters OF
the electric railway to remember
that we want the line to pass this
way and it will certainly be to their
interest to build through this Sec
tion as our people raise the pro-
duce, therefore have the "dough"to
pay their way and would ride if
they had the opportunity.
The Cloverdale Stock Farm re-
Gently received a fine short horn
bull from the Wood Dale farm at
Sedalia, Mo, and has also shipped {
quite number of pigs and goats {
since our last letter.
# cur better half prolongs her s
visit we may write again next week, I
but if she returns and cites US in !
the future as she has in the past
we may not.
U-KNow.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05
Special wall Paper sale.

My April sale Of Wall Paper was
largest ever known IN my business
] am receiving to-day 5000 rolls fol
month of May. Twill be prepared
to give you better price and bet
ter selection. Come price before
you buy. ID. p. CALDWELL,
Book and Wall Paper Dealer.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05
Notice.

All parties indebted to the estate
of T. B. Reeves, deceased, will
please come forward and make set
Element, and all parties having just
claims against said estate will file
the same with me for payment.
April %, 1905.
w. A. FORESTER, Executor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05
Estrav Notice.

Taken up and posted ia District
No. I, Obion County, Tenn, by w. N.
Sutherland, one gray mare, about 10
years old, scar on right leg, black
spot on right shoulder about IA hands
high, valued at $4,000.
April q, 1905
THos. II. BARRETT, Ranger
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05
Reduced Rates /. g. r. z.

For the Forest unveling Memphis,
Paducah Junction to Memphis one
fare for round trip, plus 25 cents, $3.50.
For Carnival Paducah, May 1920,
one fare for round trip plus Is cents,
$3.50, from Paducah Junction to Pa
ducah. ]. j. COLLINS, Agent.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05

our good old Grandfather Monday
afternoon and he told me that when
we had Our picnic he would with
pleasure make us a present Of
crate OF nice strawberries. Now.
WASH t that kind of Grandfather?
So now, let all The Commercial
family give Grandfather a special
invitation to meet with US on that
grand occasion.
LEditor-We certainly will.
Crrcxv
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05
Gypsy

Don't let the children suffer If
they are fretful, peeyish and cross,
give them HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. The best baby tonic known.
Strength and health follow its use.
IS cents. Martin-Allen Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards. DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to hap
by, vigorous old age. Moss Pharmacy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05

Terrible plaques, those itching, pes
tering diseases of the skin. Put an
end to misery. Dnan's Ointment
cures. At any drng store. Moss Phar-
macy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-05

A little life may be sacrificed to a
sudden attack Of Group, if you don't
have DIR. Thomas Electric Oil on
hand for the emergency Moss Phar-
macy
The Opelousas courier., 1905-12-23
Varied Edible Display.

Washington street, between Fese
and Park Place, is not a geol pace
for a hungry man to walk If he is tenn
pcrarily without funds, nor is it to c
recommended to a stroller who i;
suffering with that form of indi es
ton which the sight of fool bring
on with It's worst pangs. At this n
of year, when the mild weather per
mits such displays, n can see there
every variety of fruit tina. con c; K
this market; peanuts are sdve.tis d
on every corner, fish and fc=h are de.
cidedly In evidence both to tie eyes
and the nostrils. Men in Il-o1-
stained white coats carry ,sses
oSs>animals on their shoulders along
the croS5el siasyalk; other men
trundle huge cheeses, as big as IN II
stones, on hand trucks rom ware
house to warehouse.
Curiously enough these MARIE
scenes, SO far removed lromA me
aesthetic, remind the stroller OF OF.
of the greatest aesthetics England has
ever produced-Leigh Hunt--for II
was Just such enc as these that re
described in his series of eslys OF
London Streets.'-New York Press
The Opelousas courier., 1905-12-23
a RerHseHtLo FUNERAL,
More Than Royal Pomp Attended the
Passing OF an u%nimpcrtant

Young Man.
Vance Thompson, Ia Everybody'a
Magazine, describes, in This Roths
chiid's of France" the ~pageantry oi
Baron Arthur Rothsea.ld's funeral.
THE Baron Arthur" says Mr.
Thompson, was a weakling; he was
unregarded in his lifet!ma the news
papers said he diei by his own hand;
but his funeral served to illustrate the
family m~agnifcenoe and social power
All traffic was stopped in the m in
thoroughfares of the city through
which the procession passed.. Fot
hours the heart of Paris ceassl te
beat. Business ceased. Trans and
buses were arrested. Hour alter
hour the long funeral c1ept throae h
the boulevards while Paris looked CT
in wonder. The same Paris had sc b
the old poet, Victor Hugo. borne ID
his grave in q nauper's cart: TIE
dead Baron went with medieval pomp
though he was but a nephew OF The
house. Came first three coaches WI
the raboins. Thel the hearse, WITH
great plunes, drawn by eight Ief e.
in sable clio hs. 1ban the house S r.
wants, bat!ers In white silk stockings;
ushers in gilt chains and livery;
Wallets. eoachnea, fcotmea, sta 10
lads; buslers, masters of hounds AM
horses III pink; guards and beaters Ct
the preserves, and, conspicuous, Tho
huntsmen, leading n leash be Baton's
favorite hounds-ahd the hounds
lleaRsd ii iisazhh aid bbayeei; fCllewe1,
TOD, his farmers and the peasants Of
his fields; and with al went the fam
lily, and, in a mile of carriages, the
aristocracy OF Fra-as pail. hsnage;
with such pomp the Baron was taken
to his grave; and the earth was lad
upon him and he slept.
Such anecdotes are really do u.
ments Of the social life of the epo~ l.