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The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
FROM
AROUND THE CITY

The coal man and the weather man
have gone into partnership.
Mr. A ]. Pace. Of the brokerage
firm of Simmons Pace Co, was one
IT the partners Of J. J Mulhoiland, Of
Memphis who bought out the Ran
dolph CO.
Mr aud Mrs. J 3 Hodges have
6tted mp a cafe at No. 2Io Main street
and VIII be ready for business by
next week The building has been
thoroughly overhaulcd and repaintcd
and everything in it IS as neat as a
new pm. Special attention will be Civ
EN- short orders and lunches. Prices
of larger cities will be followed on
such orders We wish the new res
taurant success.
Fire in the Wilson Cotton Com
pany's building called ont the fire
department Friday afternoon. but 1t
was soon extinguished before any
damage was done
Miss {. Robinson. head milliner at
Nelms and Blums. went to New
York last week 10 remain for several
weeks, and study the latest fads and
fancics n ladies' hats
Mr. Sam Blum. who has so success
tally looked after the buying for the
~
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
COMPLETION OF THE
PAVING CONTRACT

The work OF the Southern Paving
md Construction company was fin
ished last week in manner most sat
isfactory to both parties OF the CON
tract
In addition to the work contracted
for with the city the company have
laid down 10000 square feet OF erano-
lithc pavement under contract with
individuals. and have under contract
10000 square feet more OF the same
work. which IS being pushed as fast
as possible
Following are the figures given by
the company on the city's work:
The actual vitri6ed brick street
pavement, 42,To2 square yards
amounting to $rI7.71s68 1857 lin
cal feet of curb and cutters 1890. 10
o,426 lineal feet of granite heading
10000 Total for the city $13o,432.77.
The work Of paving the principal
business streets is one OF the most i'm
portant that has been done by the city
since the establishment Of the water
works.
The benefit to the city in conven-
ience, improved facility of transpor
tation, wear and tear ON teams and
vehicles and many other respects car
hardly be estimated.
It has been The wisest and most
beneficial expenditure of public money
ever made BY the city. with the ex-
ception Of the water works and The
harbor revetment; and the street pave
ment ranks. in public usefulness. with
those two enterprises. Relation:
with the Southern Paving Company
and its officers have been most pleas
ant and satisfactory Greenwood i:
about to follow Greenville's example
and it is to be hoped that our neigh
Dor will be fortunate enough to have
the work done by the same competen
and thorough-going company
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
TO THE PUBLIC

I beg leave to announce that / have
purchased the stock of the Greenville
Plumbing Company, and on next
Monday. February 6, will open for
business.
I have engaged a corps OF compe-
tent plumbers and will be in positi-
on to do FIRST class work promptly.
Any work intrusted to me will be
greatly appreciated and will strive
personally to see that all work viii
be done in a thoroughly satisfactory
manner.
Yours truly.
. EDGAR I. CoLDSTEIN
aa7 Main Street Phone 73z,
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
RECRUITING STATION CLOSED
Few Applications Made and Only
One Recruit Received

Yeoman c. " Ross, and Hospital
Apprentice B. A Copeland, OF the U.
5. Navy, who had charge of the ma
val recruiting station recently estab-
fshed in Greenvilte. lett last Sunday
for Vicksbure. after keeping sta
ton open here for Que week. Only
one recruit was obtained IN Green
vile, although there were number
Of applications made
The physical examination is strict.
and certain degree OF mental equip
ment Is also REQUIRED The ease with
which living can he made here, and
the number Of business openings be
fore wide awake young man
Is probably the reason why the navy
obtained 50 few recruits in cGrcnviIIe
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
A NEW OPERA HOUSE
Colored Citizens Will Build One and
it VIII Always be Dark

The enterprising and prosperous
colored citizens OF Greenville have
purchased the lot adjoining the Lake
building on Washington avenue, and
will erect upon it an opera house
for the use OF the negro population
The enterprise is managed and f.
nanced entirely by negroes and IS a
striking manifestation OF the spirit
Of independence and race pride which
IS SO noticeable among the better
class Of Creenvllle'e colored citizens
The beautiful snow in gran1lated
form covers the city and the small
boys heart is ovcrlowing with Joy
The cold is the most intense in
many years.
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
A DELIGHTFUL
ENGLISH COMEDY

No other form of stage entertain
ment is more attractive to play9% >rs
than a breezy English comedy, } "a.
as Cousin Kate" which con H..
| The Grand soon from the Hnua.
Theatre. New York City =
Manager Frank l. Perley annous--
ces the original production and the
delineation of the star part by Miss
Roselle Knott, clever actress, whose
Princess Mary Tudor in when
Knighthood was in Flower" endeared
her 10 audiences last season.
The story of the play IS briefly as
follows: Cousin Kate Curtis, the he
roine, is a new old maid in exact CON
trast 10 the type OF bachelor maid
now 50 prevalent She has no distaste
to marriage per Sc, but unfortunately
has never found her affinity though
courtcd by many admirers. This vi
vacious and fancy free young woman
| is called down to an English country
village to straighten out the tangled
love affair OF her cousin Amy Spen-
Ger and Amy's fiance, Heath Des-
mond. an artist
Kate. full OF sympathy and helpful
fplans. starts on her journey. luncheon
basket in hand On the train she
meets fine looking young man who
makes himself so agreeable that Kate
shares her luncheon with him As
they chat they seem like old friends,
NOT strangers Here. thinks Kate.
IS the kind Of a man she could wed
and love At her journeys end Miss
Curtis is somewhat surprised to see
the handsome stranger leave he train
at the same station.
She goes on to her cousins and
induces Amy to write letter of recon
citation to her piqued lover. Nex:
there's the future home Of the Des-
imond's to visit 1t is a pretty cottage
Istanding but few hundred yards
from the Spencer home Kate's def
Fingers are setting the love nest n
order when she again encounters
fine looking young man of her
way adventure.
! Unconventional both. Kate als Z
young man plunge into eager 4a
lis evident they have fallen
at first sight Now the s.
sentimental: Romeo has ~;
passion and Juliet has = ..,.,;oa VI
Following the interests = ea.
Ia sort Of game of bliad ~ .o.,s.a.Z -
Ione OF the most dlal She rescsniz-
the pay, any ens + IS hkr own
Heath Desmond.
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04

One OF the most successful hunts
Of the season was participated in 4
week ago by party consisting OF the
famous bear hunter. s. f Wither-
spoon. of this city w Bradenhorm,
Vicksburg. and Alex Grant Hardec.
Miss; T Hall. Lomurer. H., who
won the Worlds. Fair Handicap. The
camp was pitched some 10 miles out
at aplace known as Camp Hardee
The second day ont they struck an
old Rruiu. the master OF the wood, and
every brave took 10 tall timber. but
they finally got him. Besides killing
this 200 pounder they bagged over
$50 ducks and thirty geese 1t was a
great time.
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04

Mr. Chas F. Diehl. OF Crescent
Springs. KY. accepted the call to the
pastoTfte OF the First Presbyterian
CHURCH Of this city, and will conduct.
at that place, on the first Sunday in
MyEch. the usual services.
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04

! To-day closes the sale at Hafter's ;.
hnd a successful sale it has been. Mon
day their regular sale starts and don't
get the idea into your head that bar
gains are not to be had. for they viii
be there for the asking.
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
CITY OF GREENVILLE
FIRE ALARM BOXES
Operated by the Tennessee District
Tes.>>ssSt.' in Connection With the
Y Union Telegraph Company

Operated by the Tennessee Distric
Te.;>>-s:S.,' in Connection With tn
Union Telegraph Compan,
gT1ines and Belle Air
Shelby and Nelson
Walnut and Davis
Sacks Corner, Walnut St.
Washington and Poplar.
Alexander and Shelby.
24-Main and Broadway
25-Theobald and Percy
20 Shelby and Percy
27-Poplar and Johnson.
3t-Clay and Broadway
.}2-Central and Walnut
81 Shelby and Main
3S-Hines and Washington.
36-Hines and O'Hea.
Theobald and Alexander.
Ar Washington and DeLesseps.
42 Muscadine and Nelson.
a. Broadway and Nelson
a. Muscadine and Gloster
45-Water Works.
a. Railroad Ave and O'Hea.
81 Poplar and Hunt
Theobald and Hunt
So County Court House.
54 Walnut and Roach
DeLesseps and Central.
DeLesseps and Roach. r
Broadway and Pollock. Il
o2-Thcobald and Walth9l
Washington and OrX8ndo.
Harvey and Main,
65-Harvey and PeN
Main and Sta no
z2-McAlister
Il BI2- PaepcKe- icbt
l3I3 -PaepeEl 1eicht, = & Yard.
i3r4- LeaxLl1worth 81
srs-Gz(Ihvilfe Manafss afhs Co.
3Io-NN Alexander Yari
S2r2yer Co. Office.
pyer Co. North End Go Co
are house
Crawford Grocery Co. fare
house.
Hunt and Starting Coal ! ID.
s-Dr E. P. Odeneal, Sanitar n.
500 r. H. Fisher residence d Mira
avenue between Broadwa and
Kinds.
s3Is chas Halter residence 40 inds
s32-Wm Startling. residence GOO Aair
'33*-Geo. Shine. residence ero rnt
'54e-Geo. Clifton residence WI slnui
between Davis and Nelson
s5eR, z Ransom residence PdP Pplaf
and Davis.
1e~-"n. crump residence <osk s.
broadway.
Ass~NnirtA @1 z
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04

Mrs. Y H Turner. who has been in
Louisville for sometime nursing her
sick brother. Mr. K. F. Gordon. has
returned home.
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
FOR SALE.

Kings Daughters Home on Central
Avenue. near Y. & N Y. Ry. For
particulars and terms apply TO
MRS. Leroy PERCY.
Leader
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
EVERMAN

nan, only son Of
f. Evcrman. died
N New Orleans,
for medical treat
brought to Green
and the funeral
James Episcopal
ay, January Goth.
added pathos when
in the zenith OF his
the fair untravclled
out for the eager eyes
ose, and high hopes oF
ents are fixed upon the
they have marked ont
n a dcath,pcthaps is the
and such Is the sorrow
mourn for Meredith
All it's joys and trium-
st untried before him
ucccss was within his
@ future apparently held
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04

Gage in hats means style and
quality. Nelns & Blum have them
in new spring fashions -.
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04

Mr.. II. Cohen Is now in New York
for spring buying. He writes back
that the prices wholesale on goods in
New York are as high As The Fair
IS asking for them in their "Dissolu-
ton Sale. \ hint to the wise Is suf-
ficient..
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04

Greenville has witnessed bettei a
fractions, than those that he ii
boards OF the grand this week
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
TON STATES
LEAGUE
foe Coming Seasons
Work
-TION OF Mr..
GEORGE WHEATLEY
lent of the League Gives
Satisfaction Around the
Circuit

lection Of Mr.. George
Of this city, as president
or States League at the
ding held last week was
iu of his fitness for
fair and impartial
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
AT THE GRAND
OPERA HOUSE
Manager March Has Been Giving the
People Excellent Attractions
THE GREENVILLE
OPERA HOUSE.
Is One of the Finest in the State
and Stages the Best Shows on
the Road

Thetheater going public of "
~ the country double the size 81
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04

The Cowan Hotel has added the
finishing touches to its admirable
equipment by the establishment Of a
complete private telephone exchange
and service the whole system with
in the building Each room has its
telephone box. and alert operators
are at the exchange boards st al
hours of the day and night
The private hotel system has CON
ncctions with the city central ex-
change and with the long distance,
and guests of the Cowan can com
municate NTH friends or business
connections in any part OF this and
ncighboring states without leaving
their rooms
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
Combination Fire and Burglar

New spring hats. Cages latest. at
Mel Blu7u's
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
Mana ger.

larger than Greenville it toot he
thirty cents, as the tickets sold here
at three dollars while here only tvo
fifty was asked
Mr WIsenberg, the president Of
the Opera House Company an Mr.
Fl March, the clever aud acc@
~ zaaeev hotl Deserve a,e
the thanks Of the theatre SO ag y .blic
Tor the high class attractions they
have brought here this season.
The following high-class attractions
have been booked and will soon ap-
near IN this CITY
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04
.SSES AWAY

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h a'I'' tue Nv
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The Greenville times., 1905-02-04

Jan. so. 1905.
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04

brought 10 Green
and the funeral
James Episcopal
The Greenville times., 1905-02-04

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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-24
The Dudley Dramatic Club.

The people of Union City learr
with pleasure the return of the
young actor, Mr.. Frank Dudley
and his excellent company to Rey
nolds Opera House next week
Since their engagement here a few
weeks ago the combination of tai
ent has been augmented by two
celebrities well known. to the pro,
fession, Mr.. Townsend Irving and
Miss Cora Bell Boonie. Mr.. Ir.
wings speciality is heavy work in
which he enjoys considerable dis
tinction. Miss Boone does delight
full ingenue roles and character
parts. OF the plays presented here
before The Tradesman" and Sea
mile" will be reproduced with the
first named as Monday nights bill.
Both plays are booked by request.
Camille was given on very cold
night and many were denied the
pleasure of witnessing the perform
ance. The laurels Miss Aubrey
won from the small audience spread
and the consequence is the play is
to be repeated next week
The manager authorizes us to
say that new plays are to be pre-
scented during the week and if any
one has request to make they will
be glad TO respond if possible.
On Monday night one lady is adj
united free with every paid admis-
sion. The prices are IS, IS and SO
cents.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-24

ty consisted of double the number
probably which was expected, bu
as we remarked to a friend whC
seemed to fear that we had over
done the thing, he would never
leave Rives hungry, and sure
enough at about 8 o'clock two ia
bles the full length of the hall were
ready with barbecue, oyster stew,
sweet ham, relishes, cakes, pies,
and everything in the way of bread,
coffee, ETC., the richest, finest. flaw
ored supper or banquet, if we mis-.
take not, ever our pleasure 10 en-
| Joy. When the crowd assembled at
the tables the Noble Grand, Mr..
Carter, made welcome address,
followed by very warm salutatory
by Mr.. r. Johnson, eulogizing the
order and its objects. Our District
Deputy, Mr.. w. L. White, of the
Union City lodge, responded to the
Noble Grand, and then the supper
began. Quite number of ladies
were present who made the occasion
complete and to whom we were in
debted in great measure for the
splendid feast.
This was succeeded bya regular
feast of eloquence, led by DR.. F. M.
Mckee, in which Messrs. HI. e.
Wallace, DR.. ]. B. Anderson and
several others took part, concluding
one of the most delightful en-.
tertainments ever enjoyed by the
local lodge, and an invitation to the
Rives lodge to attend meeting in
the Union City hall next Thursday
night was accepted, at which time
an effort will be made to recipro-
cate as near as possible for the
manner in which the Rives people
displayed their hospitality.
At the meeting next Thursday
night about ten candidates are to
be indicted into the lodge here and
other features of entertainment
will be offered the visitors. They
are all heartily invited to be pres
emit.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-24
Humboldt Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Baird and Mr.
Harry McMurry went to Humboldt
Tuesday and attended the marriage
of Miss Ruth Hill and Mr.. Lon Nc
Caleb. Miss Hill was visitor in
this city on one or two occasions in
recent years. She is daughter of
Mrs. Novella Hill and Mr.. McCaleb
an attache of the Humboldt post
Office. Mr.. McMurry and Miss Una
Hill filed the stations of grooms-
man and bridesmaid. The we'd
ding took place at the home of the
brides mother among a number of
relatives and friends.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-24
Social Affairs.

The Lady Minstrel, which was
to have been given at the Reynolds
Opera House February % by the
John B. Gordon Chapter, y. D. c.,
has been postponed until later
date on account of the illness Of
Mrs, Walter Morris, the musical
director.
John B. Gordon Chapter, u. D. c.,
will meet with Mrs. p. Y. White
Thursday, March ?, at 2. 80 o'clock.
All members urged to be present.
Mrs. Lexie Parks entertained the
]. F. F. Club Thursday evening at
her beautiful home and an elaborate
menu was served. Miss Bessie
Gardner won the first prize, an
elegant fern bowl and Miss Lula
Swiggart received an expensive
dresser scarf.
One of the most delightful enter.
taihments that the Sans Souci Club
has enjoyed this season was that
given by Miss Levisa " Walker. The
home was beautifully lighted with
candles and Japanese lanterns and
decorated IN hearts carrying out
the Valentine idea. Finch was
played, every game being won by
Misses Lola White and Hattie
French. The prize, a silver hat
brush, going to Miss White on the
cut. Miss Wilma Beck received the
consolation prize, a set of beauty
pins. An elegant salad course was
served. The Misses Walker are de.
lightful hostess.
The Review Club met with Mrs.
H. G. Stanfield at home on Bell
street last Tuesday afternoon. The
regular history lesson relating to
the French Revolution was dis
cussed. Papers were read by Miss
Elizabeth and Miss Mamye Gardner
and Mrs. Dabney. Refreshments
of a delightful nature were served |
and each plate was accompanied by
a pretty heart-shaped place card |
bearing the names of the guests in
Old English.
The Chaminade Club will meet |
with Miss Emma Walker at home
on Exchange street tonight.
Mrs. Jas. K. Murphey enjoyed the
pleasure Of entertaining the Colum-
bian Club last Friday afternoon at
home on Main street and the MEM
bers the delightful hospitality Of the
hostess. The decorations we're in
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-24
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

G. B. White made business trip
to Trenton Tuesday.
Mrs. Harris Parks is spending
the week with Memphis friends.
Miss zerle Hankins, of Martin, is
a guest of Mrs. Chas. Burchard
Miss Bette Null, of Obion, was
in the city this week visiting friends.
Several very interesting commu-
nications from the cousins were
necessarily laid aside this week to
appear in next weeks paper.
Mr.. Jas. Ownby, for several years
with M. & o. Railroad Company,
with headquarters at Jackson, is
now connected with the Moss Phar-
macy as clerk and salesman.
Fons Gibbs, of Thompson's Sta
ton. c. d. Gibbs, Of Terry, Miss,
and w. B. Gibbs, of near Clayton,
attended the funeral of their BROTH
err, @. d. Gibbs, Wednesday.
Regular preaching services at
First Christian Church Sunday
morning and night. Morning sub
iect will be "The True Estimate OF
Life " A gospel solo will be rem
dered.
Mr.. Sam Thistle, OF Chicago, a
member of the Associated Z ess
Bureau, formerly Union City It'll
zen' was here this week among shis
old-time friends. He was on his
return from Manchuria and Japan,
having been engaged as special
war correspondent for the Ameri-
can press.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-24
Teachers Association.

/ The Obion County teachers held
their last meeting of the associa-
ton in the grammar room Of the
city public schools on last Saturday.
The number present was fifty and
much interest was manifested. Ia
connection with the teachers there
were present several Of the direct
ors of the county, among whom we
noticed that always faithful gentle
man from Number Seven, Esquire
Stovall.
The meeting was called together
by Supt. Darrah, who in well chos
sen words stated the object of the
meetings of teachers and welcomed
the visitors. He dealt at length
upon the Importance of such meet
ings both to patrons and pupils.
The program as published some
time since IN the papers was carried
out Addresses were made. by
Messrs. Slower and Chambers Of the
county's teachers; by Supt. Moore,
who emphasized the Importance Of
teaching the elementary branches;
by Prof. Hayes. of Troy; Prot.
Ward, of Oakton, Ky; Supt. Dun
can, of Weakley County; Mr.. Miller
of the Union City High School, and
an excellent paper by Miss Caruth-
ers. Some excellent music was
furnished by Misses Mitt1e Jones
and Ernestine Fields. Esquire
Harpole was expected to be present
and had prepared a paper for the
occasion, but was prevented by ill
ness in friends family from at
tending.
The teachers present were enter.
tanned by the city teachers and
friends in substantial and plenti-
full lunch which was much enjoyed.
Supt. Duncan, of Weakley County,
extended a cordial invitation to the
teachers to meet with the teachers
OF his county in an institute which
meets at Ralston the coming sat-
urday.
The institute will hold it's next
session at Troy on the fourth Sat
urday in March. All teachers and
friends of education are coralally
invited to be present.
Use Sunshine Flour-the best.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-24
Caught at jackson.

Deputy Sheriff Scott Wiley went
to Jackson Tuesday and returned
with John Drake, colored, who is
charged with assaultlng his wife
with a pistol a few weeks ago.
Drake says it was only toy gun,
and that he was "just trying to
'swade" his wife to return home
with him.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-24
Odd Fellows at Rives.

About thirty-fve or forty Odd
Fellows belonging to the Union
City lodge went to Rives Wednes-
day night in response to an invita-.
ton from the Rives lodge to enjoy
a social meeting and supper.
The evening was bright and
pleasant and the crowd in happy
humor, hence it was not long after
reaching Rives until they began to
enjoy themselves. They were met
at the depot by the Rives lodge and
escorted to the hall. The festivi-
ties began with the comforting OF
the side degree, No. 5, in which the
writer assisted in small way to
furnish amusement for the crowd.
The people of Rives opened their
arms and hearts as usual and il
was reception worthy the order
and the little city. OF course I'VE
shall have to mention that our par
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-24
A Noble Outcast.

The Union City Dramatic Club
gave another very creditable per-
Torrance at Reynolds Opera House
last Monday night. The play on
this occasion was "A Noble Out
cast" which has been seen in Union
City before under another name,
presented by professional talent.
The young people scored another
hit. The tramp, the villain, the
leading lady and in fact all the
characters we're in good hands.
Special mention might be made of
one or two, but the difference was
not so marked as to justify distinc-
ton.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-24
Health

Means the ability to do a good day Is
work, without undue fatigue and to
find life worth living. You cannot
have Indigestion or constipation with
out its upsetting the liver and pollut-
be best and quickest obtained by
Herbine. the best liver regulator that
the world has ever known. Mrs. ID.
w. Smith writes, April 3, 1902: II
use Herbine. and find it the best
medicine for regulating the liver
ever used. Price SOC.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-02-24
Por Register.

Mr.. Calvin M. Sanders authorizes
us to announce that he is a candi.
date for reelection to the Office OF
Register of Obion County. Mr.
Sanders makes the race again upon
the grounds of competent and faith
full stewardship and the fact that he
is not physically able to engage in
the performance of other work. He
calls attention to the manner in
which his Office has been filled and
his duties performed as claim to
the voters suffrage. This is GER
tainly strong argument in his fla
vor. Mr.. Sanders is not only capa-
BILE as an official, but he is thor
oughly accommodating, kind and
agreeable in every way. He is in
deed good officer, but not a better
officer than he is a Democrat, and
his candidacy is offered subject TO
the action OF the Democratic party.
He will appreciate your assistance
and support.