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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19

deserve credit for large share of
the work. OF course the superin-
tendent displays wisdom and di-
plomacy in this sort Of general
ship, at the same time we cannot
but mention all together when we
talk of the success of Union City
public schools. We have as prin-
eipal one Of the best school men in
Tennessee. Mr.. Miller is not only
one of the very best teachers in
the State, but a more thorough
gentleman and a better citizen
would be hard to find. Then there
are the ladies, God bless them, who
have given their time and talent
and, moreover, their hearts to the
children. They have been a boon
and a blessing in the education of
the children Of Union City. Union
City schools are waxing strong
and great and the superintendent
and teachers deserve the credit.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19
GOV. COX AND TIE ADAMS Law.

The following article reproduced
from the Bristol Herald will be
read with more than ordinary
interest by the people of this
section. 1t shows that John Cox
is determined to enforce the tenn
perance as we'll as other laws Of
the State. Gov. Cox has always
been opposed to tho enactment of
temperance and reform measures
lin fact was the leader of the
fight against the Adams law but
now that it is law he has an
nounced his determination to have
it enforced.
The Commercial was not for
Cox for the Governors place, it is
not for him now and does not ex-
pect to advocate his reelection,
but we are glad to note that he is
doing his duty IN enforcing the
laws of the State:
Another example of Governor
Cox's determination to enforce
temperance Legislation in the
State came to light here yesterday
when Mr.. j. K. Hackney, of Jack
son County, was committed to the
county jail where be will serve
six months sentence for selling
liquor witholt a license. Hack
ney, who is a well-to- do farmer
near here, was convicted at the
January term of the circuit courts
of the illicit sale of whiskey, d
man living on his farm acting as
agent. He was fined $50 and costs
and sentenced to serve a term Of
six months in Jail. He paid the
fine but was not committed to Jail,
his attorneys believing that Cover
nor Cox would remit that part of
the sentence, so he was held under
bond pending an appeal to the
Governor. An appeal was circu-
lated among the citizens of the
county asking the Governor to re-
NIT the jail sentence but Judge
Tyler, who tried the case, refused
to sign, saying that he dealt with
such cases with an iron clad rule.
On Tuesday letter in response to
the petition was received from
Governor Cox in which he stated
that he believed in the enforce
ment of the laws and he could not
with Judge Tyler's sen
tence. Hackney has been placed
in Jail to serve out his term.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19
just FROM GEORGIA. .
srMMER rHouaHrs.

SUMMER THOUGHTS.
Thinkin' now bout summer time
music in the dells
Where you hear the brooks a-singin =
where the cattle shake their bells.
Every prospect pleasin' as it rises to
the sight
Green fields Of clover an rivers Of de-
light!
Thinkin now bout summer time
many a leafy lane,
An on the dusty cornblades the tinkle
o. the rain.
The flowers there, in the garden, jest
pantin' for the breeze,
An dreams on banks of lilies where
you hear the hum Of bees!
Thiukin' now bout summer time all
earth and heaven bright,
Till your soul just seems to leave you,
an lose itself In light!
The glory just a-shinin on every hill
an stream,
An not a violet-valley but knows an
angels dream!
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19
MUSIC IN JACKSON.

Speaking Of music, Jackson has
been captured by the muse in
great shape. The Wing is moved
to descant in wise as follows.
Joe Mangum, Of Jackson, Is the
master. He knows, he feels, he
breathes through the medium of his
violin musical notes that are heaven
born. God deprived him of sight but
gave him talent that was perfect
from the beginning because it Is God
given.
In Jackson there is being organized
a band and orchestra that will be sec
ond to none in the United States.
Mr.. Mangum who can tell a musi-
clan, even by intuition before he
strikes note, speaks in high terms Of
the musicians who have come to Jack
son for the summer. They come from
Sousa's, Brooks Banderossaand other
celebrated bands. They are real mu-
sicians. Every one of them is an
artist. Prof. Irmla, the cornet solo
ist, is an eminent viTtuoso whose
fame IS world wide.
But back to the home talent. We
fear that Jackson sometimes fails to
appreciate the splendid musicians
who reside within its limits. Take
for instance Joe Mangum, the blind
violinist. He is willing at all times
to lend his efforts to the success of
any good cause, without money and
without price. Yet it seems that he
is seldom called upon He is home
man. "a prophet is not without
honor save in his own country
However we talk about him being a
great master. We know that his
music is a gift. No mechanical move
ment Of fingers, no technical stroke OF
the bow, no notes on paper to be fol-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19

1t is proposed to build an inter-
urban railway between Nashville
and Chattanooga. These towns
are now connected both by rail
and water. The intervening coun-
try is mountainous and sparsely
settled in a comparative sense.
The electric railway is revolution
izing travel and traffic, and it will
not be great while until Union
City and Tiptonville is connected
by one of these roads, the lines
passing through the center of both
counties, which are confessedly
the most productive in the State.
The only thing required is long
pull and a pull altogether, and the
disposition to do this is manifest.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19

The construction Of the inter
urban railway between Paducah
Junction and Tiptonville via Union
City, Troy and HorDbeak, will
prove a blessing and an incalcula-
BILE benefit every mile of the way.
And not only will the advantages
Of the road be felt on the immedi-
ate line, but values will be in
creased all over the contiguous
territory. Those individuals own
ing lands adjacent to Union City
should be specially interested and
even enthusiastic over the building
of the road. The reason is not
far to seek. The better town Tn.
ion City becomes the more desira-
BILE and valuable the farming lands
surrounding. If Union City had
a population of $4,000 or 10000
inhabitants, which she will have in
five years should this road be
built, and it will be, lands within
a radius Of FIVE miles of the town
will double in value. Already
much interest is manifested by our
farmer friends and when the books
are open for the subscription of
stock, we feel confident they will
prove among the most liberal TAX
ers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19
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, Longview,
San Antonio and Laredo. Through
Pullman sleepers from st. Louis 2:21
b. M. and 500 b, M. daily. Elegant
dining car service. Now is the season
to visit enchanting Mexico. Low
rates, liberal stop-over privileges. For
information, rates, descriptive litera-
ture, see nearest ticket agent, or adj
dress r. T.. G.. Matthews, It. p. AL,
Iron Mountain route, 30I Norton
Building, Louisville, Ky.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19

lowed by the eye, hut the king Of
musical instruments responsive TO the
soul Of a man deprived of seeing the
beautiful world, yet who has gathered
harmony from the grand chorus Of
creation" and can open up through
the soulful strains of his violin
beauties and pleasures, sadness and
sorrows of which we had not hereto
fore dreamed.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19

Mr.. A. Z. Darrah was last week
re elected superintendent of city
schools. This gentleman has won
place in the estimation and good
graces Of the people in Union
City. He has indeed established
himself very firmly as an educator
10 Union City and Obion County.
The friends and patrons are highly
pleased over the condition Of the
city schools and they attribute
their success not a little to the eff
forts of the superintendent. Our
impression Of the matter is that
the superintendent has done
great work for the Union City
schools and necessarily the city it
self, but he has associated with
him a strong array Of talent who
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ZOE sHER1FF.



We have the authority 10 announce John Z.
Finch, OF No. 8, as a candidate for Sheriff Of
Obion County, snblec to the action Of the Dem
0cratic party.
G. G. THOMAS.
We are authorized TO announce G G. Thomas.
Of District N l6. candidate for the office Of
sheriff OF ObiOn County, subject to the action of
the Democratic party
Il. n. TANKERsLEY.
We are authorized to announce r. n. Tankers.
ley, Of District No. b, as a candidate for the
Office Of Sheriff Of Obion County, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party.
DANw HOGAN.
We are authorized to announce Dan w Hogan
County subject to the action Of the Democratic
FOR REGISTER.
P. II. OWEN.
We have the authority TO announce P. H
Owen as a candidate for the ONCE of Register
Of Obion County, subject 70 the action Of the
Democratic party.
CALVIN NJ. SANDERS.
We are authorized TO announce Calvin M
Sanders as candidate for reelection TO the Of
hce Of Register of Obion County, subject TO the
action Of the Democratic party
MARVIN CHAPEL
We are authorized to announce Marvin Chap.
Ell as candidate for the Office of Register of
0blon County, subject TO the action of the
Democratic party.
FOR TRUSTEE
s. r. HAYDoN.
We are authorized to announce 3. T Hayden
candidate for re- election TO the office of Trus-
tee Of Obion County, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK.
$, +. HOWARD.
We are authorized to announce s.. +. Howard
as a candidate for reelection 10 the Office Of
County Court Clerk of Obion County, subject
to the action Of the Democratic party
R.H BOND
We are authorized to announce Il Bond
candidate for the Office of County Court Clerk
Of Obion County, subject to the action of the
Democratic party
@. s; rALLEY.
We are authorized TO announce G. S. Talley,
OF District No 2, as a candidate for County
Court of Clerk of ObionCounty subject to the
action of she Democratic primary December 2,
1906.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19
THE PARSONS OPINION.

That boy shall be taught to
tell the truth" said the Billville
parent.
Hes mighty young to be sent
so far from home," said the
preacher
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19
ALMOST HERE.

ALNOoA hhANAN.
Though long delayed,
Be not afraid
Summer will have her due,
And yet you'll hear
In fire-swept air:
SIS it hot enough for you?"
HAPPY TIMES.
Country hummin
From Dade to Dan
Office comm
For to meet the man.
Barbecue dinners
Where the moonshine stays
Jump on, sinners,
While the brass band plays!
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19

A little life may be sacrificed to
sudden attack of Group, II you don't
have DIR. Thomas Electric Oil on
hand for the emergency, Moss Phar-
macy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19
THE GROWS MESSAGE.

/ hear de black Grow holler;
rise, en- cut shine
Soon in de furrer
viii de white man have you gwine
1T feelin sorry fer you,
Kaze | kin ter you, you seel
You des so black you purity
You DIES ez black ez mel"
r rs
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19
KNEW HIS MAN.

II believe" said the debtor to
the importunate creditor, IF ]
were to become an angel, and you
could get at me, you'd levy on my
wingsl"
mo-" replied the creditor, "the
devil would SINCE 'em before |
could get a lick at emp
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19
LITERARY LIFE.

"Molly, has the groceryman
gomez
"No, dear, he's waiting"
''And the baker?n
Con the front steps,
"Well, III just climb to the
roof, and finish my work there"
"That'll never do There's a
bailiG up there, levying on the
shingles
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19
A VARIATION.

Oh, Dixie Ian, is des a-hummin'-
'Possum gone, but de melon comm
Hooray!
j say,
Fer de melon time in Dixie!
He CROWN dar, in de warm, sweet
south, sub,
En- he makes me dance, en- smack my
mouth, sub,
Hooray!
say,
Fer de melon time in Dixie.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19

We are authorized 10 announce @ G. Thomas
Of District No Is. candidate for the ONCE of
sheriff OF Obion County, subject to the action Of
the Demoeratie party
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-05-19

We have the authority 10 announce John r.
Finch, OF No, s, as a candidate for Sheriff Of
Obion County, subject to the action Of the Dem.
Ocratic party.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11

Another way to get men to 20 to
church is to get pretty young women
to do the preaching and the wives 10
remain at homo. ~
One year In jail will do more to pull
the filings on the beef trust officials
than all the fines the government
might assess. Besides it would not fall
upon the public.
I The Chicago paper which is telling
now to live on q million dollars q year
would confer much greater favor on
the average man by telling him how
to get the million dollars year,
President Morgan has decided Ia dis
pense with the Equitable coffee cafe.
This will be good news to the policy
holders who have grown impatient
over the eating up Of the profits.
Life insurance in some Of the Euro
pean companies costs just one-half as
much as it does In this country. We
shall get it much cheaper, however,
when the leaks have been stopped and
the graft knocked out Of some Of the
big companies.
In denying the reports that he 10 an
avowed candidate for the democratic
presidential nomination In 1908. Gov
ernor Folk, Of Missouri, says: II am
not q candidate for anything except q
foil compliance with the oath ! took
on assuming my present offce.
The United States Steel Corporation
is said to be undecided a. to whether
1t will renew its offer to employees to
subscribe for preferred stock at the
end Of the present year, in the event
Of the continued prevalence Of high
prices for the stock. Might rewater
the common stock and let 'em in
there.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11


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At this time, also, cancers and tunors
are moro liable TO begin their destruc-
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sense Of sutFocation, hot daahes, dig
illness, headache, dread Of impending
evil, sounds In the ears, timidity, pai-
pitation of the heart, sparks before
tho eyes, Irregularities, constipa tion,
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Mrs. A. e. G. Hyland, of Chester
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Dear MIA. PinkhAm:-
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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11

with tho law The man who
Wrecks bank, sQuanders the
money ~ policy holders ID az
insurance company 81 gratis Ii
. political Office, knows that, even
1.-The ID arrested and tried iCr The
ofLenses, q thousand techuicRIlitiee
will Be SCI up in his case and that
be viii have q multitude 81
maudlin sympathizers, and Ii 40 il
convicted the chances are q hnn-
dred to one that be will be par
dOned. Then, again, he knows
that the few weeks Or months that
he may have to spend in prison
will be made as delightful and
comfortable for him as II he were
in his own home. Thus the fear
Of the law ia no longer in the
hearts Of the rich and powerful,
and the result IL an era Of graft
and corruption that is appalling.
The laws delaw and public senti.
ment are responsible for this con-
dition Of things.
In England the people stake no
chances with the law" and the
result is that public scandals such
as have been paraded for months
before the American people are
practically unknown. There the
law is enforced. A criminal is
arrested quickly and tried quickly
and money. or social, or political
influence are pOwerless to save
him. Once convicted there is little
hope Of executive clemency or par
don. He knows that when he
goes to prison he will serve his
time II he lives, and that he will
be shown no special favors while
he is a prisoner. While this Ger.
tainty Of punishment does not pre-
vent the lower criminal classes
from violating the law, it acts as .
powerful deterrent to those higher
up. In England, If the president
of a life insurance company should
the money Of the insti- |
;ution, or permit it to be done, as
has been done in America, he
would be held to q quick account
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11

Hall Cain says he would not quit
writing novels to become q million
ARE. Rather remarkable statement
for q man who does not live in Indiana
After he got safely back in Europe,
out Of reach of President Roosevelt, n
Witte gave the Portsmouth mosquitoes
credit for preclpitating the peace
treaty.
The Arkansas mob that lynched the
wrong man held mass meeting sew
eral days later and formally passed
resolutions Of sympathy and an apollo
gy to the unfortunate mans widow.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11
No Fear Or Che Law.

The daily exposure Of graft and
corruption, not only 10 political
places, butin financial instItutIona,
10 many instanees the criminal lev
being tlRgrantly violated and IL
others 50 closely skirted that The
offenders are morally s. guilty 81
though they had broken ~ the
statutes, shows that The Amerionn
people, and especially the fich and
the politically powerful, have but
little regard Tor the law me ex-
perience u others has taught them.
that II isnot 4 particularly hazard
ous undertaking 20 .'take chances
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11
Don't Borrow Trouble.

II is bad habit to borrow anything,
but the worst thing You can possibly
borrow, Is trouble. When sick, sore,
heavy, weary and worn-out by' the
pains and polsons Of dyspepsia, bilious.
nesS, Bright's disease, and similar In.
ternal disorders, don't cit down and
brood over your symptoms, but az for
relief to Electric Bitters. Here you
will hnd sure and permanent forgetful \
ness Of All your troubles, aud your
body will NOT be burdened by ! load Of
debt disease. AT ell drug stores.
Price 500. Rnarnnkaad.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11
IN
GATHERED GEMS. y


swan street d optimintlc1 Thlali
calculated to make the lambs pesal-
mistic.
Japan seems willing to pull Eug-
lands Indian chestnuts ont Of the hre,
Ia exchange for whatg
1t 10 really not surprising that $4OO,
600 was left o. asurplns In the treas
ury Of the republican national COM
mittee. " ys8Ei
ItNorway 10 puzzled which prince to
select for king, she might subject the
applicants to civil service examina
ton.
/. Women's hats are to be worn scare
Iessly askew" this season. This will
relieve hubby Of seeing that her hat is
on straight.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11
Fun Of Tragic Meaning

are these lines from J. H. Simmons,
of Casey. Ia Think what might have
resulted from this terrible cough II he
had not taken the medicine about
which he writes: II had q fearful
cough, that disturbed my nights rest.
/ tried everything, but nothing would
relieve It, untilT took DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, which completely cured
me-" Instantly relieves and permant-
Iy cures all throat and lung diseases;
prevents grip and pneumonia. At all
druggists;. guaranteed; SOC and $1.OO.
Trial bottle free.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11

The Charleston News and Conrier
fears that the indemnity demanded Of
the beef packers by the courts was
not enough to cover the cost Of the
war.
Probably President Roosevelt hopes
Colonel Bryan will see 80 many inter-
esting thirgs abroad that his mind will
be diverted from the opsn letter
habit.
A wealthy Baltimore business man
saws he thinks the ideal salary IL $16-
600 per annum. We will all waive
any argument on that beautiful propo-
aikion.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11
AM AwfuI Cough Cured.

"Two years ago our little girl had q
touch of pneumonia, which left her
with an awful cough. She had spells
of coughing, just like one with the
whooping cough and some thought she
would not get well at all. We got q
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
which acted like q charm. She stop
ped coughing and got stout and fat, :"
writes Mrs. Ora Bussard, Brubaber,
Ill. This remedy is for sale by all
dealers,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11

Now maybe Susan B. Anthony
wishes she had never said it about
Grover Cleveland. He is out in a
magazine excoriation Of women's
suffrage.
Deacon Rockefeller advises young
men to turn their thoughts to higher
things than money getting. With the
deacon as q horrible example the adj
vice lie almost superfuous.
Now would be q good time for Uncle
Andy Carnegie to come forward and
voluntarily confess the amount OF his
philanthropic contribution to the re-
publican slush fund last fall.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11
sNothlnr "a Fear.

1fOthers need hare no hesitancy In
continuing 10 give ChamberIain's
Cough Remedy to their little ONES, as
II contains absolutely nothing iniiri-
Gus. This remedy Il not only peri Dot;
~ safe "a give small children. but n a.
medicine ~ great worth ana merit II
Mas world Wide reputation for It's
cures of coughs, colhb and cr0up and
can always Be relied upon. For sale
~ an dealers
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11
Far Superior to Them An.

Mr.. M. Allen, Of $40 Whiteall st.,
Atlanta, Ga, writes: ~ have used ali
the so-called hair restorers and have
found The Goth Century Hair Tonic far
superior to them all. have used only
one bottle. Ii has stopped the hair
from falling out, cured every vestige Of
dandruff restored my hair which was
getting gray to it's natural color. It is
. splendid hair dressing and imparts to
the hair an attractive and pleasing ap.
pearance. ! shall always take pleasure
in recommending 1t"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11
Sick EieadacIle Cured.

Sick headache Is caused by derange-
ment of the stomach and Indigestion.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets correct these disorders and
effect cure. BY taking these tablets
as soon as the first indication of the di-
sease appears, the attack may be ward
ed of. For sale by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-10-11
Torments Of letter and Eczema
AIIayed.

The intense itching characteristic Of
eczema, letter and like skin diseases is
instantly ailayed by applying Chamber
lain'g Salve and many severe cases
have been permantly cured by it use.
For sale by all druggists.