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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Al Fine Address.

Prof. w. r. Webb, Of Bell Buckle,
delivered most interesting address
at the City High School on Thurs
day afternoon of last week. His
visit was an unexpected pleasure,
and his words left lasting impress
sion on teachers and pupils.
Among other things he said, SAL
most the only thing a teacher can
do for a pupil is to teach him to
read. The primary teacher lays
the foundation, the next goes a lit
tie farther, then each one in sue
cession teaches him to read little
more widely, little more deeply, a
little more understandingly; bur
when it is all summed up, they have
only taught him to read. OF all the
inventions man has ever made, the
twenty-six letters OF the alphabet
are the greatest. Spinning and
weaving machines multiply mans
hands; trip-hammers multiply his
strength; the locomotive his speed
in moving through space; but BY
means - letters of the alphabet
mans M IS heightened out till.it
nay stretch back to any point ID
he past, and hold converse with the
wise and great of all ages.
The presence of this splendid
nan, and his burning enthusiasm
or what is pure and lofty In living
ind aspirations thrilled his hearers
With feelings that cannot soon die.
Mrs. NANNIE G. CARTER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Smallpox at obion.

DR. M, A. BIanton, county physi-
clan, was called to Obion Saturday
to look after some smallpox pa
TENTS. He found family of ne
groes, ten in number, all down with
the disease and one of the number
died in short time. The balance
of the family is now at the pest
house and the Doctor says are doing
as we'll as could be expected.
Come in and examine one of B.
F. Beckham's Top Buggies, set of
harness, lap robe and whip all for
$45.00. DR.. J. M. Rippy has used
one for nearly three years daily.
We also handle the best cheap Bug
gy on the market.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Protracted Meeting.

Do not forget the meeting at the
Methodist Church. beginning Sun
day. Services during the week 10
a. m. and It's p. m. We desire the
cooperation of all Christians in an
effort to enlist others in the cause
Of Christ. We cordially invite the
unsaved to attend the services and
to accept the Savior.
w. j. mccoy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21

Miss Cunningham, of Glass, was
guest Of her friend, Miss Ida
Moore, on Try street this week.
Miss Agnes Palmer, OF Kives,
will be the Easter guest of Prof.
Ownby's family on Home street.
We understand Miss Leah Cald-
well will leave Friday for Terrell,
Texas, to reside with her mother.
Tom Clark informs us that he
lost fine buggy rug on the streets
Monday. Finder will be rewarded.
Mr.. Ed. McAdoo, of the drug
firm of Havner & McAdoo, Troy,
was here Monday and gave us a
pleasant call.
Mrs. W. E. Scates went to Colum-
bus this week to pay visit to Mr..
Scates who is engaged in the drug
business there.
Mr.. J. T. Denning, of No Z. came
over last Monday morning and
went home happy in one of Beck
hams St. Louis Buggies.
Capt. and Mrs. ]. Il. Perkins and
Miss Lille Eta Perkins, of Mar
tin, attended the band concert last
Friday night.
The ladies of the Leonidas Polk
Chapter had delightful evening
with Mrs. Ollie Beck at her East
Side home Thursday.
Mrs. Annie Lownsbrough, Of
Woodland was up shopping Satur-
day and was the guest Of Mrs. Joie
Craddock while here.
Supt. ]. m. Moore and Mr.. ]. H.
Slower left yesterday to attend the
Teachers Association at Trenton.
Mrs. Slower went to Crystal to visit
relatives.
Mrs. B. 0. Bondurant and her
niece, Mrs. Lannom. Of the country
northeast of Union City, were in
the city this week visiting the
home of Mrs. Barksdale on Mary
street.
Col. II. r.. Catron, our worthy and
citizen, dined last Mon
day with his great grandson, little |
Drill Compton, son of MIR. and +
Mrs. Catron Compton. The sire
and little kinsman both enjoyed the
occasion hugely.
Mesdames Ben Bondurant, of
Fulton, M. Martin and Pearl Wal
lace. Of Obion, Gid Mckee, Of Troy,
and Mr.. N. c. Graham, Of Glass,
are in the city under surgical treat
ment by DR.. Mailing.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
City Dads.

An ordinance was passed by the
Board Of Mayor and Aldermen last
Tuesday making it unlawful to sell,
tipple or make any other disposal
of Intoxicating drinks or beverages
in the corporate limits OF Union
City. The penalty is fine Of $50.
This ordinance was made to con-
form to the Adams law covering the
dispensing Of intoxicating liquors
either as a sale or gift.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Penmanship at Night.

The Union City Business College
authorities are considering the adj
visibility of a night school. Those
who are interested in getting
business education, improving pen
manship, or doing other work in
this first-class school, would do
we'll to investigate this proposition.
Penmanship will be an especial
feature of this night school,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
ponble paily service e 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, Longview,
San Antonio and Laredo. Through
Pullman sleepers from st. Louis 2:2l
D. m. and 500 .. M. daily. Elegant
dining car service. Now is the season
to visit enchanting Mexico. Low
rates, liberal stop-0ver privileges. For
information, rates, descriptive litera-
ture, see nearest ticket agent, or adj
dress r. r. G.. Matthews. T p. Al,
Iron Mountain route, 301 Norton
Building, Louisville, Ky.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21

Sunday will be appropriately OBJ
served as Easter by an Easter SER
mon at the morning hour and by a
social program at night. One fea-
ture of the evening service will be
the opening of the mite boxes,
kept in the homes of the church.
Come thou with us and we will do
the good.
]. L. HuDcINs, Pastor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
A DANDY FOR Burns.

DIR. Bergin, Pana, ILL.,, writes: al
have used Billiards. Snow Liniment;
always recommended il to my friends,
as / am confident there Is no better
made. 1T is a dandy for burns. :
Those who live on farms areespecially
liable to many accidental cuts, burns,
bruises, which heal rapidly when Bal
lard Il Snow Liniment is applied 1t
should always be kept In the house for
cases Of emergency 25c, soc, 81 per
bottleat Martin-Allen Drug Co., Nall
ling corner.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Gard of Thanks.

We take this method to publicly
express our sincere thanks to our
friends the people Of Union City
who so kindly assisted us during
the sickness and death of our hus-
band and father.
MRS. c. E. TREvAvHAN
AND FAMILY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Youths Suits

Youths Suits, firm all-wool worsteds,
casimeres and cheviots; blues, blacks and
fancy mixtures in newest spring patterns;
single or double breasted very stylish and
perfectly tailored This price saves you
at least 20 per cent. considering the
quality ........ $3.50
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. e. V. Caldwell returned
Monday from Trenton.
Father Minch. Of Hickman, was
in the city socially Sunday
DIR. ]. B. Hibbitts spent a few
days IN st. Louis this week.
Mrs. Sarah Harrison is i'll at her
daughters, Mrs. w. J. Mailing.
r. W. Adams returned Friday
from business trip to Trenton.
Large stock of Easter novelties
and cards at Caldwell's Book Store.
Mrs. Henry Philpott, OF Martin,
was in the city Monday shopping
Mrs c. A. Ownby is thought to
be improving from her recent ill
ness.
Mrs. Sue Hubbard will return
home this week from visit to
Florida.
Mrs. Emerson Parks is the guest
Of her aunt, Mrs. Clara Edwards,
this week.
Mrs. Florence Strother, of Rives,
attended Robinson's Band concert
Friday evening.
Or. d. M. Pearce this week pur-
chased of B. f. Beckham a hand
some Delker Baggy, 1000 mile
axle and two story high.
Mrs. Prather Curtin was in the
city this week visiting her mother,
Mrs. w. e. Scates.
Mrs. Lexie Parks and children
returned Sunday from an outing
with friends near Obion.
Mrs. Della Davis, of Nashiile,
was the Sunday guest of Mrs. Mary
Wheeler on Mary street.
Or. f. w. Watson purchased
this week OF B. f. Beckham a cut
under handsome Stanhope. 1t is
Delker and is a novelty.
.--------------------
Mrs. Or. II. II. Hunt, of May6eld,
Ky, is the guest of Mrs. Dr. w. "A.
Mailing, on Main street.
Mrs. Oscar White and mother
have moved to North End from
Pierce street In East End.
Mrs. Chas. T. farrell, Of Hum
boldt, is in the city visiting her
friend, Miss Lizzie Greer.
Mrs. McConley and sister, Miss
Mignon Murphy, Of Fulton. we're in
the city Wednesday shopping.
Try Sunshine finest flour made.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
The Churches.

The Co Workers Circle Of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
will meet with Mrs. A. Semones
Monday afternoon, April rs. All
members are earnestly requested to
be present as tbs time to elect
for six months.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Golden Gross

Members of the Golden Cross are
requested to be present at their
next meeting, Tuesday night, April
Is. Business of importance.
T.. HI. THOMAS, X. Of r.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Clothing Specials

Our immense stock offers you the greatest range
of Sizes styles and patterns in this section and II
we cannot please you in every particular You need
not go elsewhere. Our suits are first of all Of
good reliable materials. The styles are smart
and handsome and when you buy one you can rest
assured that you are getting the best for your
money.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Mems Suits

Atwood casimeres. cheviots and worsteds
and also fine blue and black serges, single
or double breasted; great variety Of pat
terms; stylish as garments at any price
and equal to many suits sold at other
stores at $l6 90 to $500; our price. .S13.5 so
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Kroger Block.

In the new Kroger block the Red
Cross Drug Store will occupy the
east corner, DR.. Watson the middle
and Harry McMurry & Co the west
room. DR.. Watson will fit up an
elegant office and Harry McMurry
first-class grocery store. The
Red Cross will be irst-class.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Exchange At Rives.

Manager Joe Temple is putting
in telephone exchange at Rives
this week for the Cumberland peo-
pie.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
ZMatchIess Easter So eciaIs

OUR method Of inducing people this is not through
~ misleading alung advertisements We prefer rather
tell the public gny and uthuy what you have and offer in
patronage merchandise at the lowest consist
with style and good quality Superior Values made possible by
immense purchasing and the greater volume of sales
their talking and have proven be best arguments and
patronage producers We ask only that you goods Come
and posted before elsewhere for advertised bargains
We shall both be better off.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21

The Union City Concert Band
opens tonight with the FIRST Of
their series OF summer concerts.
The music will be given on the cor.
'ner drug store balcony adjoining
the railroad park where they took
place last year and will be given
free to everybody. You will be
welcome.
PROGRAM.
March, Greeting to Bangor"
go. ....... $3.50. X. b. Hall
March, dunlap Commandery"
...,.e ....,........ r. b Hall
Overture, american Triumph
M ..............H. G. Miller
Gloria II. Fl. Losey
Waltzes, Constance" c. w Daily
Back, Back, Back, to Balti-
more" Van Alstyne 81 Schwatts
Published for piano by Jerome FL.
Remick Co., Detroit, Mich; can
be obtained through Porter a.
Radebaugh.
Medley overture e. w. Daddy
Dixie.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21

Atwood cheviots and serges, in fancy
mixtures, black and plain blue, gray and
brown shades; single and double breasted;
the seasons latest spring effects. Extra
values ..... ................ SO. rs
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21

OUR specials for this week present unusually inviting bar
~ for Easter buyers Every department
tributes this offering and magnificent display you will
something desirable for the completion Of Easter
outfit We not offering odds and ends the finest
stylish fresh Spring merchandise town. and prices that
ally asked for the other kind Compare prices with those
Chicago catalogues and will find that only
lower prices and better goods but also you express and freight
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21

Bob White, Of the Commercial
Bank, has bought Mr.. Webster's
handsom1 steed and in order to
have the prettiest rig in the city
has bought of B. F. Beckham an
arch axle rubber tire 1000 mile
BIKE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Shoe Specials


p-to-date footwear been seen In Union City.
ther store can show so many correct spri
tyles or save you as much money on your p
bases.
aides and Misses OxfordS
Ladies and Misses Oxfords in blucher
cut, wide ribbon ties black and tan
feathers, Cuban heels, all styles, all sizes,
regular $500 values ............,....sl $3.50
Ladies and Misses Oxfords in all sizes,
fine patent, plain kid, and newest colors
in tan, regular and blucher cuts, Christie
ribbon ties, Cuban heels, latest styles.
, Price ....... s.....t,............,, $40
Ladies' and Misses Okfords in famous
american Girl brand; very SWEETEST
styles in bfucher ribbon ties; medium and
high Cuban heels; 10 patent leather and
all the new tanss. .................. 90
Ladies' Finest Oxfords made by John
Kelley and in the well-known "Gibson
Girl" brand; swell, snappy and strictly
up to date in design and finish; all sizes;
all feathers; highest grade in every partic-
VI. I'D
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21

Or. f. w. Watson purchased
this week OF B. #. Beckham a cut
under handsome Stanhope. 1t is
a Delker and is a novelty.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
ChiIdren's Oxfords

IN all sizes and made of the finest vici kid,
ratent leather, also selected tan, Russia
and chocolate coors, button and lace,
plain and blucher styles, low and spring
heels. Must be seen to be appreciated.
Price .35
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Neckwear Specials

big lot just received for Easter trade. The
biggest show Of the kind in town. All the new
spring effects in grays and browns.
Pretty assortment at........,.. 81. SOC
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21

Dr. d. M. Pearce this week pur-
chased Of B. f. Beckham a hand
some Delker Bnggy, 1000 mile
axle and two story high.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21

Mrs. Della Davis, of Nashille,
was the Sunday guest of Mrs. Mary
Wheeler on Mary street.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Fine Silks.
Trading Stamps

We give free with all purchases our Legal Gold
Trading Stamps This system was added as one
Of the additional attractive features of this bust
ness. 1t was inaugurated after careful investi-
CATION and has resulted In general approval by
our patrons, hundreds of whom have participated
in It's benefits Call for book and start a savings
account with us,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21

Try Sunshine finest flour made.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Dress Goods Specials

All the just right weaves and colorings at sea-
son-end prices, which means great deal to you.
The most fashionable of all the new wooden fab
rice Beautiful shades Of brown, blue, etc !;
shepherd checks and latest novelty effects
4S-inch Siclians and Mohairs, plain colors
anu CHECKS. s........ .a.,....8.s.... ..SlU0
44-inch Panama Voles in the latest
shades.....t. .e...s.......,...... Sl00
56-nch s1lk-inished Panamas, newest. eff
fects, extra quality ................ 81. 80
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-04-21
Women's Hose Specials

Staple as well as endless variety of new beauti-
full designs in swagger effects You will need a
pair of our swell fancies to go with your new OK
fords
regular 35c value for ...........,... 25c
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-02-23
Gen. TrepoV's Mistake.

Gen. Trepov, chief of the Moscow
police, made one too many arrests and
is now enjoying leave of absence
which is equivalent to removal from
office. He was driving rapidly
through the streets, spatterlng mud in
every direction. One man opened his
umbrella to protect himself, which act
so angered the general that he had the
presumptuous man arrested. When
later the prisoner arrived at the Jail he
wrote telegram to Gen. Won Pleve,
minister of the interior, regretting his
inability to join him in st. Petersburg,
as Trepov had arrested him. The tele-
gram was signed the "Govenor General
of the province of Vitebsk." Trepov,
learning the mistake he had made, hur-
ried to him with profuse apologies but
his victim refused to see him. Trepov
then hastend to st. Petersburg to ex-
plain matters, but the sole result of
his pleading was an enforced leave of
absence.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-02-23

1t is said that Horne Tooke, who ex
celled in that dnellike controversy ex-
hibited by two disputants when pitted
against each other with only the
breadth of a mohogany board between
them was exceedingly quick and sharp
at retort. When he made his most
deadly thrusts, it was with smiling
countenance and without seeming eff
fort or emotion. Replying to a man
who contended that only landowners
should be allowed to vote at elections,
he said, "Pray tell me how many acres
does it take to make a wiseacrep ?"
When asked by George Ill whether he
ever played cards, he replied, 81 can
not, your majesty, tell a king from a
knave." What can be more uniquely
comic than his saying to his brother:
"You and I, my dear brother, have in
verted the laws of nature. You have
risen in the Norld by your gravity, and
I have fallens by my levity -Satur-
day Evening Post.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-02-23

ground until he reached the corner.
But an accident happened. One of his
clients dropped dead in his Office and
Lawyer Batch hurried to the under
taking shop to inform the proprietor
about the sad event. A day or two
after this sorrowful occurrence he
made social call at the undertaker's
place and spoke IN earnest and solemn
tones about the untimely end of the
prominent citizen. AS he was about
to depart they exchanged business
cards and hoped to meet on a more
pleasant occasion.
Lawyer Batch forthwith caught a
passing car to call on prospective
customer. A wealthy lady wished to
sell her valuable property and having
inserted the fact in the local news
paper, Mr.. Batch hurried to answer the
advertisement. Accordingly he was
ushered into the presence of the lady,
who informed him as to her wishes.
She desired quieter place of resi-
dence; she had grown tired of the
roomy mansion and longed for a cot
tage, where she could spend her declin-
ing years in comfort and quietude.
Having received the necessary infor-
nation, Lawyer Batch bowed himself
out, and in bidding her goodbye he
handed her his business card. He had
busy time looking for a quiet spot;
indeed it Was no easy task to find q
suitable cottage for an elderly spinster.
He went everywhere with elastic step
and occupied his mind in counting the
large commission, which he already
seemed to possess. In anticipation of
receiving so much money he was very
happy. At last he found a beautiful
spot which he thought would be suita-
BILE. 1t was near an old cemetery and
surrounded by large elms. Wild flow
ers grew in abundance and their fra
GRANGE filled the air, and pretty little
robins were dancing in an adjoining
meadow.
On the fourth day OF his search ne
prepared himself to report his fruitful
result of his exertions. The servant
girl, who answered the door bell, gave
him a stare that almost made him
shiver. Lawyer Batch asked for the
lady of the house, but the servant had
been commanded to inform him that
her mistress had come to the conclusion
that she was not ready for change of
address. She had ordered the return
of the card to the gentleman when he
called. Lawyer Batch took the card
The door was slammed in his face-and
imagine old Batch out in the snow
reading the business card of "John
Dedham, Undertaken and Embalmer.'
1868.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-02-23

"Drlves them under! Well by gumt
Say, sailor, 1 have heard of driving
cows, ETC., but that is the limit. How
is it done ?"
"Well it's like this" 1 replied: "Sup-
posing there has been spell of head
winds blowing strong with heavy
sea, and the captain is trying to make
up for lost time. He drives his ship
into the head sea chock to the fore
mast. The force of the water will stop
her dead still; she will quiver like
thing of life, then shake the water off
like duck in goose pond. When g
ship is driven too far into head sea,
SIZE goes to the bottom.
"They don't have to take those risks
nowadays. The fast steamers carry
the perishable cargoes. In my day the
sailing ships got those cargoes. Fast
sailing crafts built those days were
called sea clippers. They were long
and narrow and cut the water like
knife. During the tea season the
first ship to arrive home got big
bonus. The officers and sailors each
received months extra pay. So you
see that is quite an lnducement to
drive ship.
"Why, once sailed from Foochow,
China, and just outside of the heads
she took dive into heavy sea, and,
on the spring in the starboard watch,
1 swear we never came up until we ar
rived at Sandy Hook, New York,
ninety-two days and seven seconds af-
ter. That is, her decks were never dry
from spray. At another time we were
one hundred and eight days on the
same passage and the cargo of tea was
musty. 1 remember we'll the time
when steamers invaded the tea trade.
They slowed the tea in the steamers
hold the same as they would any 9TH
er cargo and the tea drinkers in this
country threw up their hands in hor-
ror. The tea tasted of oil-and castor
oil at that. They finally built air-tight
compartments in the holds of their
steamers, filled them with tea and ar
rived home in forty days, via the Suez
Cannal. But some of them got stran-
ded on the wheels of Pharaoh's char
lots in the Red Sea and were lost.
SINBAD.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-02-23
How Some Ships
" Are Lost.
asst holiday an inquisitive land
lubber asked me if l was ever
4 lost at sea, and 1 told him that

ADJ uOlluoy du luQulSltlVc lduu-
lubber asked me if l was ever
lost at sea, and told him that
never was-if 1 had | would
not now be here in Saltwater advising
the little posies how they should bloom.
The fishes would have given me diff
ferent quarters. "But," said ne, "are
there any ships lost at sea ?"
eyes," l replied, ga large number of
vessels are lost each year."
"Well." said he, "Pd think you would
be afraid to go to sea-" And L told
him that was the exact remark the
lady made.
"And what did the lady say?" he
asked.
"She said: Sailor, is your father
and mother living? No lady they are
dead,' he replied where did they die P
she asked. They were lost at sea-
sWhy, 1 should think you would be
afraid to 60 to sea- she remarked.
"Said the sailor: is your father and
mother living, ladyp' No, sailor, they
are dead Did they die in bed?' Yes,
sailor, at home in bed.' We'll, lady, l
should think you would be afraid to 60
to bed.' This tickled the landlubber.
"What I want to know is, are ships
lost in any other way than by COLI
sion, or by running agroundp"
"Yes, there are other ways to lose a
ship. Sometimes the captain drives
fhon undor