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Charlevoix county herald., 1906-02-17
They Worship SerDents.

Travacore, on the southwest coast
Of InCia, Is notable as one of the few
places where the natives, still regard
serpents as deities.
There are thousands of shrines in
the districts" said an Anglo-Indian
where tn superstitious natives make
offerings Of food, burn candles. and
chant hymns In order to gain the fav-
or Of their scaly idols.
"Some of these shrines harbor
swarms of snakes, which increase and
multiply without hinderance, but
snake-bites, are very rare.
Treated so we'll, the reptiles become
docile md harmless, and children play
fearlessly in the groves where the
snakes abound.
"When, however, as sometimes hap
pens, the neighborhood of shrine be-
comes so overrun with reptiles that
there is danger of treading on them,
the surplus snakes are reverently re-
moved by the priests to other less
crowded localities"
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-02-17

1t was Lieutenant Bates turn to
mount the guard. In spite of the early
hour the usual group of young people
had already gathered at the Colonel's
when the band came swinging down
the parade. The instruments glittered
in the bright morning sunlight and
every map in line unconsciously moved
In unis0i with the martial music.
The 9 iris over on the porch and sew
eral young officers who had joined
them swayed in time to the infectious
strains and each feminine heart wished
secretly that one day she might marry
q soldier,
When The band had marched past
the commanding officers quarters ii
took up its regular position a short
distance from the guard and began Its
morning program.
81 always love to have Mr.. Bates on
duty" Helen Farnham said. ''He takes
such long time to mount the guard
and the band has loads of time to
play"
"Just think, he's going to the Philip
pines," Katherine Markham, a pretty
little blonde, protested. I'VE were
BUST getting him so we'll trained, too.
Well, somebody else will have to con-
sent to mount slowly or We'll never
have more than two pieces in the morn
ing"
"say, Margery," Helen added, "What
do you think Of the orders?"
Margery Keene looked up from her
embroidery rather nonchalantly. She
hadn't been watching and hadn't really
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-02-17
Built of BuIrusheS.

The first place of Christian worship
in Western Australia was unique in
two respects-.the material Of which it
was built, and also the several pur-
poses to which it was devoted. This
remarkable building was made at
Perth by soldiers shortly after their
first arrival in 1929; and was composed
almost entirely of bulrushes. In ad-
dition to it's use on Sundays for Divine
worship, it occasionally served during
the week as an amateur theatre, and
was utilized during the whole time as
q military barracks,
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-02-17

strictest attention to Mr.. Somers who
was telling her story in which she
wasn't the least bit interested.
Margery played her little game well
but when Bates left with the other OF.
ficers without as much as coming to
her to be told she was sorry he had
annoyed but angry with herself for
caring.
Nobody in the merry little group
knew that two nights before Bates had
again been refused by Margery. No
body knew so we'll as Margery herself
that he had made up his mind never to
ask her again. But that was all before
his orders came-before the prospect
of the great Pacific stretching itself be-
tween him and her had presented it.
SELF However, his manner showed no
change from the other night when he
seemed to think that one ''No" was
sufficient, tossed his head in the air,
gave her a curt "Good night" and left.
Didn't every girl want to be told
over and over again that she was the
most adorable creature in the world?"
Margery whispered to herself. She
had now made up her mind that she
would stick to her "No" "if it killed
her." Furthermore, when he came to
say goodbye she would show him that
he was not the only soldier in the
world.
Lieutenant Bates was one of the
Youngest and most popular officers in
the army. The prospect of active SER
vice after months of barrack duty was
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-02-17
Danrec in DnSf.

The municipal authorities of Berlin
are noted for their thoroughness and
scientific methods. Nothing is left un
done to make the city the cleanest and
Fvs6 ,ga,,tthh;sst in the. world. The
e. pY Board is now making d study
Of the street dust. Along the principal
thoroughfares what are called "dust
catches" have been erected.
These structures are about fifteen
feet high, and contain small tubular
vessels, without covers, in which col
lect all dust particles floating in the
air. Periodically the vessels are re.
moved and the contents carefully an.
alyzed, in order to determine IL any
germs dangerous to health are per.
meating the atmosphere.
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-02-17
The President and the Emperor.

There is a considerable difference
between the hunting exploits Of Pres
ident Roosevelt and his friend Emper-
or William. When the President goes
hunting, he takes pot luck with the
bunch and depends upon his activity
and skill to get his share Of the hunt
ing, which, because of his real ability
In such lines, is usually a good one.
When the German Emperor goes out
shooting, however, a keeper accompan-
les him, and when the game is reused,
sticks a kind of fork in the ground.
The Emperor then places his gun In
the rest, and handles the weapon pis-
tol fashion. For everything that is
shot a notch is made in the fork, and
when this Is covered with marks q
new one Is brought into use.
All these forks, the notches on which
are q prof Of the Imperial hunters
skill, are carefully preserved In the
royal sporting museum az record.
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-02-17

alluring and his heart beat faster
every time the thought came to him
that probably here at last was an op-
portunity for him to distinguish him
self at the front. Only one thing
marred his enthusiasm and that was
Margery. Ifs" "buts" and girls! How
they have made history!
So all of that last day passed. In
the evening some of the young people
came over to Major Keene's but Bates
failed to appear.
Busy packing" said Somers when
somebody asked for him.
well, it seems to Inc II I were in
his place and were the only officer or
dered off I'd come around and get N.Y.
self lionized," and Katherine Markham
looked very much disgusted.
Margery banged the piano until her
fingers nearly dropped off. Three
times Bates fairly ran past the Majors
that he might not yield to the tempta-
ton to go in.
But the hours wore away and when
the new day dawned Margery awaken
ed a very unhappy but determined
young person.
When Lieutenant Bates began his
round of farewell calls Margery saw
him from her window overlooking the
parade ground. Her little head went
back in defiance and her batteries were
ready to be turned on the enemy at his
approach. When he comes in
But that was just what he failed to
do for on meeting her father, Major
Keene, at the gate the two officers pro-
ceeded down the row together. Stung
to the quick by his manifest avoidance
Of her Margery determined to go with
the others to see the buys off and to
"give Mr.. Bates the incest, coldest
| goodbye he ever got" Other officers
were to join the regiment at the train
and as they were all her friends she
determined to take advantage of this
last opportunity. So Ger to the Col
oners Margery trooped an hour later
all the time trying hard to make her
self believe that she didn't care any
more for Mr.. Bates than for the army
buckle on her belt.
The train was made up and the en-
gineer waited the signal to start. From
every window a soldier head protruded
for the men had been ordered aboard
Immediately upon their arrival at the
yards.
Mother, wife, sister and sweetheart
multiplied into a throng, swarmed NJ
and down the platform eacn IN search
Of q particular head. The post band
banged away at popular tunes as a fare
well to the boys-as bright, jolly ant
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-02-17
HUMOR IN THE SENATE CHAMBER
The Gravity Of That Body Disturbed
Twice in a Single Day.

If the chloroform theory as generally
Interpreted by the public, were put
into effect in the United States Senate,
1t would rob the State Of Alabama of
its two senator's, Morgan and Pettus.
These men are legislators of excep-
tional capacity and influence. Both
retain full mental power and their
share Of physical vigor, and both pay
more attention to their senatorial
duties than do probably the majority
Of members of that body.
Mr.. Morgan has been in the Senate
since 1S7T-nearly 80 years-and he
has been recognized as one of the lead
ing spirits in that chamber. While he
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-02-17

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heard a word the girls had said until
Katherine mentioned the Philippines.
There's one good thing about it,
said Margery. 1T will only take one
officer away from the post and that
ought to be some consolation"
Anybody would think you didn't
care at ALL" ventured Katherine, "and
all the time you know you're just dying
to CO."
"Now, Katherine, you're getting fool.
fsh," Margery answered good natured-
ly. "You know like Mr.. Bates awfully
well but just because I've danced with
him few times that's no sign that !
shall pine away when he's gone"
"Oh mol" Katherine grimaced, and
even Margery joined in the laugh.
Lieutenant Bates was only half way
down the line and the men were con-
scious of the closest scrutiny Of their
guns. Each was examined with the
|'tmost care but only the young Of
AsetS9rs and his friends over on the porch
-, ew that he was killing time in order
that the band could play the longer.
When the little ceremony was over
the men were dismissed and to the
rollicking strains of Sousa march the
musicians filed ..J their quarters.
Bates crossed the parade and joined
the group at the Colonels.
ITO think you are going way out to
the Philippines, Mr.. Bates" said Kath-
crime. Eve only heard 1t this morning
and Just imagine, you have to go to-
morrow"
"You see, Miss Katherine, what 1t
means to be a soldier. I've never been
to the front and there's nothing to
keep me here so I think I'm pretty
lucky"
Nothing to keep you here" Helen
Farnham exclaimed. "Well Of al
thingsi And this old army post flood
ed with girls. Mr.. Bates you're dis
missed"
"Now really, Miss Farnham,
thought ! was lucky when / got my
orders" laughed Bates, "but X
thought there were the slightest chance
for me here might be disloyal to my
colors and condemn orders to the bow
bows. The trouble here is that there
IRE too many Of us and not enough oi
y you"
20, you fake" laughed Helen.
During guard mount Margery Keent
had sat composedly In a rocking chail
embroidering. When nobody was look
ing she would steal look at Bates bu'
unfortunately for that young mans
peace of mind he was too far of to see
Now thai he had Joined the yount
people on the porch Margery paid th'
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-11-30
FREMONT.

Milton Jordan is on the sick list
Mrs. Ella Caldwell and children
are spending the week with rela
tives near Troy.
Thanksgiving services we're OBJ
served at Antioch and Reelfoot.
Mr.. Jim Williams, who has beer
very sick, is better.
Mrs. Joe Green has returned from
a visit to her son at Humboldt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Caldwell
have returned from visit at Cow
ington, where they spent week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Anderson.
Mr.. Jno. Stanfeld has bought the
Felix Moore home place south of
Union City and will move there at
an early date.
Ed Williams, of Obion, was here
last week, the guest of homefolks.
Mrs. Anna Hudson and Murlie
Cloar we're shopping in Union City
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hart. of Troy,
we're the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Caldwelllast Sunday.
The I o. q. r. and Rebekah
Lodges had an all day meeting at
Antioch last Saturday, with din
ner on the ground. They report
having had fine time.
Mr.. Acy Hickman, of Protemus.
passed through Fremont Tuesday
moving to Union City to make that
his home.
Rev. Oscar Wilson, of Hornbeak,
was here the first of the week VISIT
ing relatives.
VIOLET.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-11-30
RIvES.

Rev. G. P. Lindsay will assist il
memorial services in Troy Sunday
therefore, he will not fill his regu
lar appointment in Rives.
How many. Oh! how many tur.
keys have lost their short and care.
free lives for the Thanksgiving
feasts! We are thankful to have
the promise OF a longer life, even il
it must be checkered with life's
duties and cares.
Mr. Terrell Rogers. of Waverly,
was in Number Four Saturday.
Mrs. W. G. Petty was in Union
City Saturday.
Mr.. Ollie Burnett has arrived
from Hickman county to spend the
winter and next years crop season
in Number Four.
Mr.. P. Mills, who has been over.
seeing the Andy helms farm for
the past year, has moved his home
southwest of Caldwell avenue.
The culprlts who somewhat dis
ordered the house of W. ]. Cald-
well recently while they we're in
town, take this mode of an humble
apology for their thoughtless fun.
Rev. Ed Watson delivered TIL e
thanksgiving sermon at the c. P.
Church Thursday.
Mr.. Henry Link, from Hum.
phreys County, was in Number
Four prospecting Saturday.
Miss Stella Williams, one of Mum
Der Tens fairest daughters, spent
several days of this week with Miss
Agnes Palmer.
A large crowd gathered at the
college auditorium Monday night
to hear Booth Lowrey deliver his
famous lecture, "Simon Says Wig
Wag'
Mrs. Laura Hutchinson spent
Sunday night with Mrs. w. L.
Clemmons.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Caldwell spent
very pleasant afternoon with Rev.
Thomas and wife Sunday.
Miss Lillian White. of near Union
City, is visiting her uncle and aunt,
DR.. and Mrs. White.
Quite number Of young people
spent Sunday afternoon at the home
of Misses Laura and Leila Thorn.
MARIA, .
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-11-30
Brooks Briggs

A quiet but very pretty home wed
ding took place yesterday at p m
in the parlors of the parsonage o.
the Second Presbyterian Church
the ceremony uniting E. J. Brooks
and MISS Ida G. Briggs. Rev. A
b. Currie officiated. The attend
ants were Harry Parish, of Mem
phis, and Mrs. f. E. Johnson, oil
Ann Arbor, Mich. T he brides
former home was in Union City,
Tenn. Memphis Commercial APP
peal.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-11-30
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-11-30
Attention. odd Psllown.

You are hereby reminded of the
fact that the first Thursday night
IN December is the time for the
election of officers. Every mem.
Der is requested to be present. 1,
is to the interest of the lodge to
elect a good set of officers. espec.
Eialfv the Vice Grand, as in order be
goes to the chair of the Noble
Grand, and when you have elected
them remember and bear in mind
that the officers cannot run the
lodge alone, for it takes more than
the officers to make real live lodge.
The members must support them
by their presence and work in har-
mony to reach the climax of success.
Brother, do you ever stop to think
why you are an Odd Fellow and
why you joined the lodge? Was it
just because you wanted to have it
to say that you were member of
one of the greatest fraternal orders
in existence, or was it through idle
curiosity or for the intention of
making a better man of yourself
by being more faithful to your Gre
ator and helpful to your fellowman?
Remember the grand principles
upon which our noble order is
founded - Friendship. Love and
Truth" which will stand the test
throughout all eternity and for all
time to come, and remember that
when you have passed off of the
stage of action that these princi-
pies will still live. So it behooves
you that while you are enjoying the
blessings of the Great Creator to
do all the good you can. / call your
attention to the lesson of Jonathan
and David. Greater love hath no
man than Jonathan had for David,
but remember, my brother, that
your love is just as great for your
brother. So If you would attend
little oftener and assist the breth.
rem in the good work and show by
your regular attendance that you
are trying to do your duty as an
Odd Fellow it will be gratifying to
yourself and might act as an in
centive for some other brother to
attend little oftener. Friendship
creates love; love is the bond of
unity. ! hereby give you special
invitation to be present the first
Thursday night in December that
you may assist your brethren and
promote your interest by acts of
mutual assistance.
Yours fraternally,
AN ODD FELLOW.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-11-30
Message of Good Cheer.

with malice towardnone and char
itY for all, we extend to all mankind
our sincere wishes for greater pros
perity, health and happiness. To al
those who buy, to all those who build
aud to all those who sell, we wish you
success. Perchance you are COMPETE
tor-we wish you we'll. We believe
we are all entering upon an era OF
more modern merchandising better
values, fewer losses, greater econo-
mics, a larger equivalent for the dol
lar, and therefore have a right TO look
for greater and grander successes than
have heretofore been attained. With
the almost phenomenal growth Of
wealth and buying power Of our coun-
try, many men and more modern meth
DDS In the selling Of merchandise will
surely develop. Retail dealers will
buy more and more for cash, growing
constantly keener and keener in their
buying and study Of economy. And,
with very few exceptions, all sellers
of goods, regardless Of place or meth
Cd, will give honest goods with hon
est representations and an ever grow
ing equivalent for the dollar.
Certainly this must be the method
OF every successful institution of every
kind. LII grocer, druggist or restau-
rant, let us think as well of our neigh
Dor competitor across the street as IL
he was our banker. Let US rise above
the petty jealousies and differences
that so often grow out of competition,
SO that In the evening of the days
work our competitor will be as well
come to break bread at our table as
would be our doctor or our banker.
We will then have high regard for
every honorable and reliable dealer,
and even though many times we diff
fer in our opinions we bear no III will
against any one who is our competitor.
We solicit trade from all, promising
every one the very best service which
bHe very uesU IdCIilbleS eau give. we
can't do more and we will never do
less. Now Xmas is coming and we
are going to be ready to serve the
good people Of Union City with the
daintiest Of fruits, nuts, candies,
cakes, etc, in fact everything that is
good to eat, also your drugs, and of
the best the market will afford, at the
lowest possible prices. We can only
convince you by your calling on US
and getting our prices We are locat-
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