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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
Love Letter Received After 20 Years.

Love Letter Received After 20 Years.
Although belated more than twenty
years, love letter appointing tryst
has been discovered and forwarded to
the person addressed, Alonzo Birdsall,
motorman, who lives in Darby.
Birdsall was born and reared near
Bay City, Mich, and there he met,
wooed and won his wife, who was a
Miss Parkinson.
Her parents and his people occupied
adjoining farms, but, owing to a tenn
porary feud, the young peoples love
did not run smoothly. They courted on
the sly, and, to facilitate meetings, used
to leave letters for each other in the
hollow of an old elm tree. One day
death visited the Birdsall family and
the feud was suddenly terminated. In
the excitement Miss Parkinson totally
forgot letter she had just left in the
tree.
The barriers removed, the lovers mar
ried, and about ten years ago moved to
Philadelphia. Last week Birdsall re-
ceived a letter from his brother, which
explained that i'm chopping down the
old elm he had found note, which he
inclosed. Although weather-beaten
and discolored, the writing was legible.
1t ran:
"John, Dear-Meet me at the willows
tonight. Ellen. "-Pn1IadeIpn1a RECORD.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
mnsaMISS GENEVIVE MAY.
rAIkRRH OF STOMACH
!. CURED BY PE-RU-NA
Miss Genevive May, 1917 S. Meridian
b IndiananolS Ind Manaher. SeconL

Miss Genevive May, 1917 s. Meridian
ST., indianapolis, Ind, Member Second
Nigh School Alumni Assn, writes:
"Peruna Is tie finest regulator of
a dis0fdered stomach L hare eUef'
found 1t certainly deserves higE,
praise, for 1t Is sIctLLfutLy prepared.
Il was in terrible condition from a
neglected case of catarrh of the stomach.
My food had long ceased to be of any good
and only distressed me after eating. /
was nauseated, had heartburn and head
aches and felt run down completely. But
I9r-r7So weeks after / took Peruna / was
"a changed person. A few bottles of the
medicine made great change, and in
three months my stomach was cleared of
catarrh, and my entire system in better
condition. "-Genevive May.
Write DIR. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio, for
free medical advice. All correspondence
held strictly confidential
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

The Governor has received blood
stained Testament of Confederate
print from J. E. Reid of Newton Cen
ter Mass, with letter stating that
the book was found at Fort Fisher, n.
G.. after the capture OF that famous
fertilization on the second attack. Jan.
Is, 1865.
Upon the fly leaf is the name of II.
A. Sledge and line showing it to be
the gift of Chaplain McKinnon of his
regiment. The Governor is requested
nv Mr.. Reid to present the book to the
son of Sledge, H. M. Sledge, whose
home is Tarboro, N. C.-Raleigh cor
respondence Atlanta Constitution.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
Rut ETIQUETTE Hardly Applied.

A. H. Hummel, the well known law
yer of New York, was talking, be
tween the acts of a drama, about the
leading woman.
Though her. salary is large" said
Mr.. Hummel, "she is always hard up.
always in debt, they say.
"The other day / heard a story
about her. A female bill collector
called on her to try to get her to set
tie bill for sable coat.
81 am sorry she said to the col
lector, but | can't settle this bill al
present
livery well, madame. When shall
| call again? the collector asked.
"Well, said the actress, it would
hardly be etiquette for you to cal
again until l have returned the pres
ent CALL"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
Knew lis own Yacht

Truman H. Newberry, the rich
young Detroiter who is going to sue
coed Assistant Secretary Darling, was
a member OF the Michigan naval mill
tia at the time of the war with Spain
His fine yacht was rendered to the
government and was used, and Mr.
Newberry himself served as com.
mon sailor on the Yosemite. When
President Roosevelt was last in De
troit he made a speech in which he
said:
81 cannot say that the story is
true. but they do say that during the
Spanish war a common sailor while
scrubbing the decks was asked what
yacht that was in the distance.
"Tt's the Dawn replied the sailor
"'How do you know?' was the
query.
az know, said the common sailor
because l own her.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
coNvIcTs SIT AND GAMBLE.
In Western Prison They Are Allowed
to Play for Stakes on SUNDAYS.

w western PRISON Ihey Are Allowed
to Play for Stakes on Sundays.
"A few weeks ago, while sojourning
in Carson City, the capital Of Nevada,
! witnessed scene that struck me as
exceedingly curious, and which prob
ably was never duplicated anywhere
In this country" said T. B. Gardiner
or Chicago at the Shoreham.
"A friend of mine who was on good
terms with the warden of the state
penitentiary took me to that institu-
ton on Sunday afternoon, and there
saw all the convicts, numbering sew
eral hundred, assembled In the long
dining room of the structure, playing
poker, seven-up, monte, faro and near
ly all the gambling games known to
western sports. Don't think for a mo-
ment that these men were merely
playing for fun; they were betting
chips which stood for sure-enough
money and the play was just as Sc
rious and as much on the level as
though it were taking place in reg
ular gambling establishment.
This gambling, my friend told me,
was never allowed on any other day
but Sunday, the idea being that as the
state laws licensed it there was no
valid objection to the inmates of the
prison engaging therein. Every con-
Wet was issued checks showing how
much cash there was to his credit,
and if he chose to lose these checks
representing his money at cards it
was his own affair While the men
played, which they did with all the
fervor of free gamesters, couple of
guards sat watching them with loaded
Winchesters in their laps. ready to
put down the slightest outbreak or
least indication of disorder with a
form of argument that scarcely ever
fails to persuade. "-Washingt Post.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
EAGER to Honor Choate.

For the farewell banquet to Mr..
Choate, to be given at the mansion
house, London, on Friday, May 5, one
of the most distinguished gatherings
will be present that ever assembled
to do honor to a foreign diplomat.
Among those who have accepted invi-
tations are Mr.. Balfour, Sir. Henry
Campbell Bannerman, Lord Lans-
downe, Lord Rosebery, John Morley,
Sir Henry Fowler, Mr.. Bryce and the
archbishops of Canterbury and York.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
AGONY OF SORE HANDS
Cracked and Pee1ed-Water and Heat
Caused Intense Pain-Could Do No
Housework-Vcry Grateful
80 Cuticura,

my hands cracked and peeled, and were
so sore it was impossible for me to do my
housework. If put them in water | was
in agony for hours. and if tried to cook
the heat caused intense pain. l consulted
two doctors, but their prescriptions were
utterly useless. Now after using one cake
of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura
Ointment my hands are entirely well
am very grateful. (Signed) Mrs. Minnie
Drew. Is Dana St. Roxbury Mass"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
Kidney C0gsrpIajnfS
ln Her Dreams.

Miss Ascum-Just back from Palm
Beach, eh?
Miss Bragg Yes. and oh, you'd new.
er dream all the proposals | had
there.
Miss Ascum-No; but / suppose
that's the way they came to you
Philadelphia Press.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
s4ranne Liuht for Photoqraphs

Prof. Molisch of Prague, says that
photographs can be taken by the light
emitted by raw potatoes and hard
boiled eggs, in which the phosphores-
cent germs have been articially cult
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

1t is the only cure for Swollen, Smarting,
Tired, Aching, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns and
Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot Ease, apowder
10 be shaken into the shoes. Cures while you
walk. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, Csc.
Don't accept any substitute. Sample sent
FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, NY.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

Mrs. S. e. Kennedy, one of the oldest and
bestrknown nurses in Georgia, states that
In all her experience with bowel troubles
and children teething, DR.. Biggers' Huckle-
Elerry~Cordial is the best remedy.
4 Sold by all Druggists, rs and SOC. bottle.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
Lydia <. PisskEsasssSS
Vegetable Compound

Lydia Z. Pisskksasss's
Vegetable Compound
is a positive cure for all those painful
ailments of women. 1t will entirely
cure the worst forms of Female Com
plants, all Ovarian troubles. Inflam-
nation and liberation. Falling and
Displacements of the Womb and con-
sequent Spinal Weakness, and is
pecu iarly adapted to the Change Of
Life. Every time 1t will cure
BaOikack3e.
It has cured more cases of Leucor-
rhea than any other remedy the world
has ever known. 1t is almost infallible
in such cases. 1t dissolves and expels
Tumors from the Uterus in an early
stage of development. That
Beas'ing-ff0wn Feeling
causing pain, weight and headache, is
instantly relieved and permanently
cured by its use. Under all circum-
stances it acts in harmony with the
female system. 1t corrects
if.regszfarify,
Suppressed or Painful Menstruatlon,
Weakness of the Stomach, Indigestion,
Bloating, Flooding, Nervous Prostra-
ton, Headache, General Debility. Also
Dizziness Eafnfness,
Extreme Lassitude. "don t-care ? and
ant-to-be-left-alone feeling, excit-
ability, irritability, nervousness, sleep
lessness, fatulency, melancholy or the
"blues," and backache. These are
sure indications of Female Weakness
some arrangement of the Uterus. For
Kidney Complaints
and Backache of either sec the Vegeta-
BILE Compound is unequaled,
You can write Mrs. Pinlxham about
yourself in strictest confidence.
LYDIA Il. PIyEHAu NED. co., Lynn. Mass
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, soften the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain, curesWind collie 25c.a bottle
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

The average salary of a professor in
Harvard College is little less than $1,000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

Piso's Cure for Consumptionis an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II, 1900.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

FITSpermanently cured. Motifs ornervous-
ness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great
NeryeRestorer, $2trial bottleand treatise FREQ
Dr. Il. H. KLINE, Ltd. 1891 Arch St., Phila, Pa.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
Use Aliens Foot-Easa.

There are 5000 automobiles now in use
in the United States.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never Pals. Sold by all
druggafs, 81. Mail orders promptly filled
by DR.. E Detchon, Charlottesville, Ind.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

he record for rapid typewriting is &c, 600
'<-Vss0rds IN seven hours.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

Count Cassini, the Russian Ambassador.
wears a single eyeglass.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

II is said that the biggest shell
ever made was turned out by the
Krupp people at Essen, Germany
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
The oldest Nurse in Georgia.

Norway is about $50 miles wide in the
south.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30
Ever tried Coffee This WAY ?

II is a well-known fact that even the
best Of housekeepers cannot make really
good coffee without having the proper ma
terials
They will NEVER make it with coffee Of
! doubtful origin, adulterated, queeriy
blended, and possibly dirty coffee that has;
perhaps, been mixed uD with all kinds OF
other things On the counter.
But let them take a package OF LION
CoFFEE-the purest and cleanest-and the
brand universally used throughout the Uni
Ted States for over twenty-five years. Mill
ions drink it daily, and get the best re-
suits if it is made in the following way:
Try it once and you viii never want to
try any other brand OF coffee.
now TO MAKE GOOD COFFEE.
Use LION COFFEE. because to get best
results you must use the best coffee.
Grind you LION COFFEE rather line
extra for the pot" First mix it with q
little cold water, enough to make thick
paste, and add white of an egg lit egg IS to
be used as settler), then follow one OF
the following rules:
lst With boiling water II Add boiling
water, and let it boil three minutes only
Add little cold water and set aside five
minutes to settle. Serve promptly
2d-With cold water-Add your cold
water TO the paste and bring it to boil
Then set aside, add little cold water, and
in FIVE minutes it's ready to serve.
THREE DoN'Ts.
Don't boil it too long.
Don't let it stand more than ten min
utes before serving.
Don't use water that has been boiled be
FORE
TWO WAYS no SETTLE COFFEE.
lst-With eggs Use part Of the white Of
an eQg, mixing IL with the ground LION
COFFEE before boiling
zd-With cold water instead of eggs:
After boiling add dash of cold water and
set aside for eight or ten minutes then
serve through q ztg2iner,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

There's mighty sight trouble tn world we're l through.
skies shinin blue:
An we'll all be an happy IT our hearts are beatn true
tn sweety rngln
10 repnn cause plans all go askew,
etter on a fir tn best that
troubln Trouble till he to trouble
a O. cheerfulness singin'
who mournin' by tn o. blasted schemes
Is bound mi o tn dawnin' CLEANS;
An he or Sos cheerful
aarepa all tn landscape DER with glory.
it's be smiln shattered dreams;
is than you sometimes think it
light an laughter tn flowers fields an
When or Nature tells in her sweetest story.
TIL gives tryin he failed in TIL
An sits down weak an sobbn with big teardrop his face
Would be better dom; better his spine brace
So it's a swftest
DO level better place.
faint winnin but tryin that heaps deep disgrace
So keep runnin at top Speed until you've won it.
Tn world is full @ glory If you your eyes, .
Tn brightly shinin' back O. clouds that line the Skies
An you'll reach you'll a
There's doubt about tn of an ample
BY tn Who's doin' an with all his ben
For tn JOY O. simply Twin all the OF world glorifes
An it amt trouble keepn things CLOWN.
Will M. Maupin, in The Colnmoner
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-30

CO. a,oa0 Gallon Cistorn, Sls 90
kEA -L55o Gallon Cistorn, 2l.4o
& 2,l00 Gallon Cistern, 1905
- Cypress, Sash and Doors very cheap.
Wire Screens and Doors cheap
~. n. K EVx I8 az CO., Exxaz1&od
316 Ia Baronne Street,
NEW 0RLEANSsLA.
send for Catalogue. Write for Prioea
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07
The County Court.

The county court met in quarter
lly session last Monday morning
and proceeded to dispose of the
'.big nine" proposition. An adj
journment was first taken to meet
at l o'clock. The magistrates
went to the Circuit Court room and
held caucus behind closed doors.
At o'clock Judge Lawson opened
court again and proceeded to read
the new law reducing the member
ship from SO to 9. He held that
court would have to proceed as the
law directed, otherwise the pro-
cedure would be illegal. Mr..
Brice offered a resolution, embrac-
ing objections to the new law
wherein that law was declared to
be unconstitutional and impracti-
cal and that it be set aside and the
court proceed in the usual manner.
After some pointed debate the reso-
luton carried by vote of Is to IL.
Judge Lawson then stated he would
not be party to illegal procedure
and declined to act. E. N. Moore
and h. Polk followed with state
ments OF the same character. Mr..
Mcdowell was recognized and made
a speech in defense of the law of
which he is author. When he quit
adjournment was taken till Wed.
nesday morning. The court then
proceeded under the old law with
Judge Lawson in the stand. The
Judge and the other gentlemen pro-
testing Monday fell back in line,
and so the county court of Obion
County remains as it was prior to
the new law, with SO members, and
Mr.. McDowell's bill has been over
ridden and turned down as without |
force and effect. AS we see it is
simply question of the power to
hold over under the old law until
taken to the Supreme Court, and
we presume there is no chance to
question the validity of the bust
ness transacted by the court as it
stands. The magistrates were
duly elected and there is nothing
in the new law to abridge their
tenure of office or annul their acts.
That is the way we view the ques-
ton.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07
Gen. Hannah's Speech.

The address made by Gen. Har-
vey H. Hannah here on the Fourth
was one of the best ever heard in
Union City. It was not only a fine
address, but every man OF promi-
hence who heard it spoke unreserv-
eddy of General Hannah's triumph
as an orator and philosopher. 1t
was one OF the notable events of
the day. The speaker was heard
by a great throng of people and
there is reason to say that he made
thousands of friends that day. We
wish we had paper large enough
to print the speech in full. 1t was
an effort which would shed lustre
to the pages of the greatest news
paper published. But our limited
capacity and means forces us to
torego that privilege. Neverthe-
less, General Hannah made last
ing impression here and Union City
people appreciate the honor he has
done them.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07
Artillerymen.

We are requested by Mr. w. B.
Stovall, who was captain of the
battery last Tuesday, to say that
the services rendered by Messrs.
John Semones, Will Ferguson,
Hunter Griffin and Wallace Moore
as battery men was very highly APP
preciated. These young gentle
men had charge of sour Bob" un-
der Capt, Stovall and worked hard
during the parade and engagement.
They served in the place of the
veterans who were needed else
where.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07
Non Resident Notice.

Mrs. B. A. SANDERS VS.. JACK SAN
DERs EFT AL.-County Court, Obion
County, Tenn.
In this cause it appearing from affi-
davit on file, which is sworn to, aud a
return of the Sheriff, that Jack San
ders, one Of the defendants in this
cause, is a nonresident of the State of
Tennessee and resident of the State
OF Colorado so that the ordinary pro-
cess Of law cannot be served on him;
il is therefore ordered that the said
defendant, Jack Sanders, make his an
pearance before the Clerk of the Coun-
ty Court at the courthouse in Union
City, Tenn, on or before the
First Monday in August, 1905,
and plead, answer or demur to COM
plainant's BILL or the same will be
taken as confessed and the cause set
for hearing ex parte. 1t is further
ordered that publication of this notice
be made in The Commercial, weekly
newspaper published in Union City,
Tenn, for four consecutive weeks.
This June Is, 1905.
S. f.. HOWARD,
County Court Clerk.
A. ]. Harpole, attorney for COM
plainant.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

Ia honor of her guest, Mrs. Smell
of Orlando, Fla. Mrs. Gertrude
Smoot delightfully."- entertained the
members of Columbian Club last
Friday afternoon. Mrs. Smoot
was assisted in receiving by Mrs.
M. A. Blanton, who served punch
from a magnificent vine-covered
bar erected in the hall. The re-
freshments were dainty and de-
licious and were served in club
colors in courses. Various games
we're INDUCED in and the entertain
ment was thoroughly enjoyed by a
large number of guests. Mrs. c.
P. Hardy made the highest score.
Miss Ottie Mai Williams lett yes
terday for Shelbyville TO spend a
few weeks with relatives.
The ]. F. F Club met yesterday
afternoon with Mrs. Harris Parks.
The guests enjoyed a card party
and light refreshments.
Miss Susie Richards, who has
been teaching music in Cuba, will
return to Union City next Monday
and on next Friday evening she
will be entertained by Mrs. Penick
on Exchange street.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07
MartIn-AIIen Drug Co. & all leading druggists
The Churches.

There will be regular preaching
services at the Presbyterian Church
Sunday at II a. m. and at s p m.
There will be no general services
at the park in the afternoon, but
the pastor will preach an evauge-
listic sermon at the church at night.
There will be special music at
the M. e. Church next Sunday
morning at II O'Clock, the choir to
be assisted by Prof p c. Owuby
and Mrs. Mary Dean Wheeler, who
will sing a solo, "Rock of Ages
by Thomas Hastings.
The prices we are making on cook
stoves will justify you in putting
the old one aside. Union City
Hardware q Furniture Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07
Bank Statement.

The Commercial Bank issues a
statement Of its condition this
week, which will be found in this
paper. The Commercial stands
like a giant oak, ready for the
fiercest gale. 1t has a surplus and
a cash account and the men behind
these to make it one of the strong
est concerns in Union City. Its
statement is good one and your
attention is invited to it.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07
The Fire.

Mr.. r. f. Tisdale's residence
was destroyed by fire last Thurs
day morning. The house was sit
uated on Exchange street on the
hill. 1t was a very beautiful home,
just recently built at a cost of
about So, 500. The fire originated
from a blue-hame oil stove. In
for breakfast the blaze
reached some paper or light mate
rial and before anything could be
done the FIRE was beyond control.
Nearly all the contents downstairs
we're carried outside. Everything
else was a loss. Mr.. Tisdale had
81, 100 insurance on the building
and $500 on the furniture.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07
Double Daily Service to Mexico.

Over 10 hours saved from st. Louis
to City of Mexico via the shortest and
quickest line, the Iron Mountain
route and connecting lines through
Little Rock, Texarkana, Longyiew,
San Antonio and Laredo. Through
Pullman sleepers from st. Louis 2:21
p. m. and 500 p M. daily. Elegant
dining ear service. Now is the season
to visit enchanting Mexico. Low
rates, liberal stop-oyer privileges For
information, rates, descriptive ltera-
fure, see nearest ticket agent, or adj
dress Il. Il. G.. Matthews, L. p. A.,
Iron Mountain route, 30l Norton
Building, louisville, Ky.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07
Kanton Man Rohhad.

A Kenton citizen was robbed of
$7.60 on the night of the Fourth.
He was knocked down by negro
when the lights were turned off.
The thief cut his wrist with a
knife.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07
Take Trip West Special Induce
ments This Season.

Spend your vacation on the Paci.
fc Coast or in almost any of the
Western States this summer at low
cost. Round trip excursion tickets
via Rock Island System are on sale
certain dates throughout the sum
mer. You can go out via Colorado,
visiting Yellowstone Park and re-
turning southern route by way of
Ell Paso, or vice versa. A long re-
turn lmil and cheap rates for side
trips TO every point of interest.
Full particulars, literature and
Rock Island folder. from John Sc
bastian, Passenger Traffic Manager
Rock Island System, Chicago.
Use Sunshine Flour-the best.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07

Taken up and posted In District
No. IA OF Obion County, Tenn, by f..
b. Nichols, one sorrel horse, star on
FOREHEAD, left hind foot white above
hoOf, saddle mark on back, 141 hands
high, about or 10 years old, valued
at $4,000.
June Q, 1905.
T. r. BARRETT, Ranger.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-07-07
Killed Sheriff.

Henry Gingerly, a negro, was
caught last Monday near Union
City by Sheriff Chiles upon notifi-
cation from officers at Ripley that
Gingerly was wanted for the muir
der of the sheriff of Lauderdale
County. Gingerly was trying to
make his escape and fled to this
place.