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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-12
HIGH JUMPING A r
Doubts OF n Sailor who Says He Know
Something About the Big Fish.

Doubts OF a Sailor who Says He Knows
Something About the Big Fish.
You published in your paper on Saturday
a very curious story about q shark Jumping
fifty feet high In the air. writes q corre-
spondent Of the South Chfnd Post.
The writer or author Of this story, a cap
tain OF a British sailing vessel. bound for
London, says that he fired q rife shot at q
shark and badly wounded it. The shark in
question jumped so high out Of the water
that he cleared the mainsail with the ease
OF a seagull.
Now, dear sir, this is rather q trife strong,
The captain states that they threw some
meat overheard to get the sharks closer to
the ship. At the moment that the shark
made a grab for the g the captain fred
his shot. which shot made the shark jump
fifty feet out Of the water.
We that have been at sea all know that
there Is one kind OF shark which has to lay
on its side before 1t can grab anything be-
tween it's jaws, and another kind which
has to lay on its back to do 20. The con
struction of their mouths oompels them to
take these attitudes. As a consequence,
the shark in question was either lying on
his back or on his side.
A fish Jumping out OF the water makes
t00 IOllOWI1k IuONCI1Cut' IIbu CJISpCl04
his back and bends himself in the form of
q crescent by bringing his lead and tail
closer together. AT the moment he wants
TO lump he Strengthens his back again and
hits the water with the tail end Of his body.
This force produces the power which en-
ables him TO jump a certain height.
As above stated, the shark, when fred at,
was grabbing for the meat, and lying either
on his side or back. In this position he was
not able 70 Jump out Of the sea. His move
ments in this position were limited to three;
he could either move ahead, sideways or
downward.
1 will not deny that a shark Ia able to
lump. I have seen sharks jumping i've
feet and six feet high, but that only when
they were hunting some victim. The first
movement Of a shark vhen wounded Ia 70
dive downward into the element which is
his natural abode. and not to go and make
an airship performance around the mast Of
q sailing vessel,
1 know a little about sharks myself. but
little as this is IL qualities me TO write. j
know what they can do, and l know also
how sharks taste having eaten them. for
wauto OF something better.
I heard once OF an old sailor telling an
| acquaintance OF a shark which. when caught
aud cut open, had another shark inside;
this shark cut p Q produced another
shark; and the last shark had In his stomach
a canvas bag with twenty-five sovereigns.
think that both stories are about Of the
same value concerning truthfulness.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-12

hearted, honest and liberal, which quAlis
ties are not always poesessed BY those
having less primitive table manners;
In one Of his books on fanoh life President
Roosevelt says that In order 20 nake q
success Of mnching q peTson must have
the ability to endure continuous monotony.
An office clerk who Is thinking OF taxing
up ranch life must also expect a great deal
OF very hard work.
II he comes West with the idea that ranch
work consists mainly OF horseback riding
he Is making a mistake. for the chances are
that he will not be on q horse until he has
worked several months. Instead he Will
probably learn OF several muscles OF who's
existence he was scarcely aware.
II a person can endure the work there Is
little doubt but that he may become very
well situated financially In a few years.
No greater mental ability is required 70
conduct a ranch than TO manage etticientty
one Of the clerical departments OF a large
corporation.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-12
BIG EUROPEAN BANQUETS.
Aberdeen Dinner with 400 Guests-Peast
for French Mayors.

The 1900 Club banquet TO the Colonial
Ministers at the Albert Hall, with its I,o0o
guests, Is certainly OF imposing scale, but
II 10 scarcely. as stated by q contemporary.
the second largest on record, : the premier
Mace being awarded to Lord ~Strathoona's
Aberdeen dinner. at which the gue1ts num-
bered 3,toO. says the Westminster Gazette.
Some years ago the late Lady .Burdett-
Coutts Toasted 1000 people at her house
at Highgate, King Edward being among
her guests. A little later his Royal High
ness las he then wasl was one Of 200 guests
who sat down 10 a dinner in London; 1850
were present at the banquet In honor OF
the Right Hon. A. j. Balfour In Waveri0y
Market. Edinburgh, some time ago.
But ever such RarRantuan feasts cannot
compare with the banquet in 1889 at the
Palais de lIndustrie, Paris. which was en-
joyed by 1900 Mayors Of French towns,
In addition to 1000 other diners; nor with
the feast Sir Watkin W. Wynn once gave
In Wynnstay Park TO $1,000 ~neighbors, a
banquet at which ninety-six h~ogsheadB
and lao bottles Of ale we're consumed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-12
From IL. LOneoa Daav Grap1ie

From the Londoa Daily Graphic.
A very pretty river wedding took place at
Bray, near Maidenhead, yesterday. The
wedding party proceeded TO and from Bray
church by electric and steam launches eaily
deoked in green and white,
The brides launoh-an electric boat was
layishly decorated with cherry blossom, lilies
and splrea, and when occupied by the bride,
wearing a lace dress Of honiton applique
trimmed with silver embroidery, and the
bouquets Of pink roses, presented a very
picturesque sight. Five other launches fol-
from West Court, in Bray Reach, and disem-
barked and reembarked at the vicarage
lawn. The contracting parties were Miss
bridges, The church was crowded and hum
dreda OF people watched the bridal procession
pasa up and down the river.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-12
F,shhaMk Gave Up Frey.

From Mf st. AvputtHe RECORD.
Aleck Canova brought a three pound trout
10 the Record once this morning and gave a
very interesting description OF the manner
In which IL was caught.
His son, Frank. observed q big 6shhawk
sWoop down on the fish near Bar Greek, about
A mile and a half north Of town, and noted
that the hsh was OF very respectable size,
He watched the big bird until. II lowered
nlmost overhead but within close range,
and he picked up a stone and with splendid
accuracy hurled the missile at the hawk,
striking g..
ran forward and took charge Of IT,, The
head was torn open, but the body was un-
injured except for the punctures made By
the talons OF the hawk.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-12
for Revenge in Corsica.

From ne Wtdt World MdpdFtHf'
Fortunately the dark days when Corsica
resembled q huge battlefield survive only az q
terrible memory OF the past.
To-day we can hardly credit the fact that
between the years 1880 and 1920 200. 00O people
we're murdered out of revenge. and that
during thirty-one years Of last century
from 1871 TO iSb2-the number Of murders
wac estimated at $500.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
The Rives Park.

A large and handsome looking
crowd wathered at Rives last Tues
day night to enjoy the celebration
on the occasion Of the opening Of
the Rives park The grove 'front.'
ing the old Caldwell homestead has
been leased and the grounds have
been appropriated for use as a
park. The citizens in Rives are
taking an interest IN the movement
and will make extensive improve
ments on the park. It is probable
that the old buildings will be moved
back and the size Of the park en-
larged. A large number of we'll
known Rives business men and cit
izens were out and many visitors
from Union City and other locali-
ties. Ice cream was served a %
committees of ladies and gen
we're very kind to the visit
voting contest was held
most popular young slady
and Miss Mary Ella HI
the winner.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Goes with Armour & Oo.

L. p. Garner, of the firm of w
G. Reynolds q Sons, has signed
with Armour & Co. as travelling
salesman, with headquarters at
Jackson. Mr.. Gamers work be-
gins to-day and his territory en-
braces the country from Jackson to
Martin on the /. c. r. r. Mr.. Gar
ner is gentleman and business
man of the best standing and the
company interests are in excellent
hands.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Entertained at Whirmanta

The Edwards home was graced
by the friends of Mrs. Edwards
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lexie Parks last
Friday afternoon in honor of the
visitors, Miss Byrd, of Florida,
and Mrs. Brown, Of Memphis. al
game of whist was enjoyed az
fresco, and refreshments wereV
served, consisting of cream and
cake. Grape juice was AZ y ri
ed. In the contest Mis- Byrcs ~
winner, being presented with a
beautiful lingerie parasol. Mrs.
r. M. Whipple received the COM
ISOLATION prize, silk hose.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
John Posey Dead.

John Posey, an old resident of this
city, and at one time one of the most
prosperous business men, died al
Saundersville, Texas, on Monday
night after being afflicted a great
many years with the consumption.
His remains were brought here for
burial.
Mr.. Posey was native of Missis-
sippi, and was engaged in the man
utacture of furniture in Union City
for some years, He leaves a family
and the memory Of days when he
was enjoying health and prosperity
along with numbers Of our citizens.
He was a kind-hearted, compan-
ionable and well known citizen.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Rev. Hall Falls Dead.

The sad news reached us to-day
that Rev. T. II. Hall fell dead this
morning at his home near Troy,
Tenn. Heart trouble is said to have
been the cause of death.
Rev. Hall had just returned to his
home from this city, where he had
been visiting his son-in-law, Squire
]. T. Futrell, and had carried Mr..
Futrell's little boy nome with him.
The little fellow noticed that his
grandfather had not been from his
room as usual, and wishing to see
him, entered and found him lying
on the floor Fulton Record.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
To Teachers, Directors, Patrons, Etc

The County Institute for Obion
County will convene at Rives,
Tenn, Monday, July 5, at / o'clock,
and close Friday, July 10. Every
prospective teacher who expects to
teach in this county, and have not,
on July 8, either an Honor Roll
Certificate or State Primary Ger
tifcate. secured this year from
some one Of the State Institutes,
must attend the County Institute
at Rives FIR the whole term, and at
the clos pass an examination on
the -equired subjects. either Prim-
ary or Secondary. Those teachers
folding State Primary Certif-
cate, but who attended no State
Institute this year. will have their
certificates renewed without exam
nation, However, such teachers
must attend the County Institute
and listen to all the lectures made
during the Institute. trust that
all the teachers will thoroughly
the above rules and
No exceptions will be
made. ~. II. Cook,
County Superintendent,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
DON'T DIE AT As.
Cure the Indigestion Which Is So
Liable to Lead to Apoplexy.

Liable to Lead to Apoplexy.
People who suffer with headache,
giddiness, palpitation, bad taste in
the mouth, drowsiness, distress after
eating, and any of the other distress.
ing results of indigestion, are in seri.
GUS danger, Their digestive organs
cannot care for the food properly and
hence the coats of the blood vessels
In the brain get little nourlshment,
become brittle, and finally yield to
the fierce blood pressure and one is
then said to have shock, be para.
lyzed. or die from apoplexy.
In all diseases Of digestion and nu-
triton the prescription called Mi-o-na
has proven itself Of great value. 1t is
relied upon to-day as a certainty to
relieve the worst troubles of indiges-
tion and make a complete cure.
That Mi-o-na will cure the worst
forms OF stomach trouble, cancer ex-
cepted, and give quick relief in indi-
gestion is proven by the guarantee
The Red Cross Pharmacy gives with
every 50-cent box to refund the money
unless Mi-o-na cures. a guarantee like
this must inspire confidence.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
The Meeting.

Rev. Larrimore, the minister in
charge of the services at the Chris
tian Church this week, is being
heard by large audiences. He is
preaching some strong spiritual
sermons. Rev. Larrimoreis man
of fine intellect, ripe scholar and a
Bible student. His discourses are
free from the spirit of church riv-
airy and dogmas, and his people
and the friends are enjoying the
services.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Brother Shot.

D. A. Peeler, of this city, was
called to Atwood, Tenn, last week
on account of the death OF his bro
Their, Tom, who was accidentally
killed. Mr. Peeler was out doing
some farm work and was shot by a
boy from neighboring honse. The
boy had a Winchester and was
shooting at a post which was stand
ing in line with Mr.. Peeler. The
ball entered the1eft side and rang
ed upward through the heart 1t
was a very unfortunate affair and a
very careless one, 10 say the least
of it.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
A Tribute to the Memory of Mrs. j
j. Shankle.

If God, has plucked this blessed
home friend of wife and mother
from the home, it is for some pur.
pose that we cannot divine. He
alone is able to pour balm on your
crushed hearts. The holy Joy is
yours now Of, knowing that angel
eyes now watch for your coming,
and that the dear wife, mother and
friend will receive you when life's
dark or bright pilgrimage is over.
Resolved, That in the death OF
our beloved sister our Missionary
Society, the home and the commu-
nifty has sustained a deep loss,
though the angels rejoice at the en-
trance in their midst.
Resolved, That in the life of Sis
ter Shankle we hael true and use
full member of our society,
Resolved, That we extend to the
bereaved family ard friends our
heartfelt sympathy il this sad hour
of bereavement and sorrow, and
point them to that blissful home in
the beyond.
Resolved, That copy of these
resolutions be rendered the family
also copy each be sent to the
Union City Commercial and Troy
News Banner, and copy be placed
on our minutes.
MRS. MARY HARRIS,
MRS. Il. ]. BONNER,
Mnc m, yHrrn.r,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Attempt Failed.

Burglars attempted to effect an
entrance iuto Bransford g. Andrews
jewelry store Sunday night. The
door facings in the rear were torn
away and the door and window 9TH
erwise changed. The burglar or
burglars failed to get in, however.
The proprietors say that it is inn
possible to wait for the opening
Monday morning, so great is the
demand for Bransford & Andrews
brands.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
To the Public.

| will sell to the highest bidder
one 15-jewel Illinois Watch in 20
year case. All bids to be sealed sc
that no one will know what the
other has bid. My reason for doing
this is to introduce this famous
watch in this place. Any informa-
ton you may want will be cheer
fully given at my place Watch
now on exhibition at my store. All
bids must be in before August |,
1907. W. w. MOORE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Union Picnic.

The union picnic to be held on
Thursday. July II, at the grove in
Martin, will include the Cumber-
land Presbyterian, Christian and
Baptist Sunday schools, and all
others who care to go. The friends
are all invited to join the picnick-
ers. c. " Jones is chairman Of the
committee.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Regular Eight Per Cent.

The First National Bank presents
readers special statement this
week, showing the best business in
its history. At a meeting of it's di-
rectors last week, the regular semi
annual dividend of 8 per cent was
declared. The bank is in fine con-
dition.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Lee Holder.

1t is understood that the Supreme
Court will render an opinion in the
Lee Holder case tomorrow, and it is
also reasonably certain that the
judgment of the lower court will
be sustained. The date Of the hang
ing, however, will be changed and
fixed later, probably in August.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Commercial Climb.

A special meeting is to be held
next Tuesday night at the City
Hall over Reynolds. This is to be
a special occasion for stirring up
action in several enterprises now
on foot, and every member and
every citizen who wants enterprise
is urgently requested to be present.
Come out, everybody.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Sisters Death.

F. w. Preston received a telegram
Wednesday announcing the death
of his sister, Mrs. w. /. Slower, OF
Billings, Mont. Mr.. Slower, her
husband, is a train dispatcher.
The death took place Tuesday and
friends here tender sympathy to
Mr.. Preston.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
New Homes.

G. B. White is building a new
residence in the vicinity of Pleasant
Valley. T. e. Quinn is also build
ing a new home in the eastern part
of town The Mrs Green and w.
L. White residences are very hand
some buildings, r. T. Bransford
has some fine contracts this year.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Commercial Department Teacher

The Board of Education an
nounce that they have secured as
principal of the Commercial De
partment Prof. w. G. Masters.
Mr.. Masters received first thor
ough preparatory education. He
is graduate Of three business
colleges. the last being the Ro-
chester Business School. He has
been engaged both as accountant
and teacher in Rochester. He Is
thorough in all branches and fine
penman. He will be an excellent
addition to our school.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Sale.
Five and Ten Cent Store,
Tuesday, June g.

A few of the many bargains in
Glassware: Large Cake Stands,
one-haif gallon fancy glass Pitch
ers, large Orange or Fruit Bowls,
large Jardinieres, large one-haif
gallon, hlgh-footed Berry Fowls
with cover, large gilt Sugar
Bowls with lids; other Articles too
numerous TO mention, Jour choice
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Juveniles Entertained.

Mrs. L. f. Stubbs entertained d
party of little folks yesterday
afternoon on the lawn at her resi-
dence on Division street, in honor
of the visitors, the little Misses
Jarrell, of Humboldt.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Card Of Thanks.

! wish to express my sincere
thanks to the kind friends who at
tended my brother in his death last
week. Such acts are never to be
forgotten. w. ]. CLARK.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
Watch the label.

If you subscriber to The Commercial your
name is printed little yellow label On this label
is printed the date to which your Subscription is paid
Look it up and if you the paper anything want
it. The amount may be small, but several hundred
small accounts great deal to us The CONNER
cia appreciates your patronage but if you will attend
this matter to-day the favor will be douby appreciated
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-07-05
for 10 cts.

ere bargains that you
4 lifetime before. If
lie you will al vays
ember the date
1907.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
TO THE PUBLIC.

] am informed by Norman w. John
son, that persons threaten to fish, when
and as they please, that part of the
Oconto River running through the land
owned or leased by me, thus making
themselves wilfull trespassers. The
fact that l have preserved and added
largely to the fishing on this stream
must be well known to everybody in
the neighborhood What have done
has been unquestionably to the benifit
Of the rest Of the stream and am ex-
ceedingiy sorry to have any difference
or trouble with any one, but if my
rights are not respected am forced to
protect and assert them. have there
fore instructed Mr.. johnson to secure
the best lawyer available aud prosecute
every case of trespass to the utmost
limit.
g. II. Ferry.
Dated May 10, 1907.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.
Dated May 10, 1907.

Low rates daily via The North
Western Line until Oct. 10Th,
liberal return limits, variable
routes and stop-over privileges,
affording an opportunity to visit
New York, Washington, Niaga-
ra Falls and various Sea Coast
and Mountain resorts. Direct
connections in Chicago with all
lines east. For particulars apply
to any agent The North Western
Line.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
NOTICE FOR P PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
NAUsAU, Wis


MAY 6, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
plience with the provisions of the act
of Congress of June 8, 1878, entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands in
the States of California, Oregon, Ne
vada. and Washington Territory as
extended - all the Public Land States
by act If August 4, 1892. Archie E.
Davis, of Breed, county of oconto.
State of Wisconsin, has this day fled
in this Office his sworn statement No.
1913. for the purchase of the n. w. I'm
w. u of Section No. SO in Township No.
IS n, Range No. Is E. and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for it's timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes. and to
establish his claim to said land before
the Register aua Receiver of this Office
at Wausau, Wisconsin, on Thursday.
the sth day of August, 1907.
He names as witnesses: Edward Fin
ley, Albert F. Johnson, Ed. Wilton and
Aaron Wilton oil of Blackwell, wiscon-
sin.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
" the sbove-described lands are request
81 - Gle their claims in this Office on
or before said sth day of August. lso..
JoHN w. MnLKR. Register
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-05-30
Carter Locals.

VIM. Archibald of Oconto,
stopped off here between trains
Wednesday.
John VOCAL made trip to
Green Bay last week.
Fred Port of Townsend made
a business trip here Friday.
John Kruger transacted bust
ness at Menomi nee last week.
Mrs. Sawyer of Rhinelander is
the guest of her sister-in- law,
Mrs. A. Maybee.
Mr.. Mckee moved his family
to Soperton Monday.
Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Ebert
did shopping at Wabeno, Friday.
A. L. Burgan and Ralph Dou-
yette of Wabeno, were seen on
our streets Monday.
W. E Miner made business
trip to Wabeno, Saturday.
DR.. Hubbard of Wabeno made
professional calls here Monday
and Tuesday.
E. Martin transacted business
in Wabeno, Monday.
Messrs Ben and Eber Long of
Viola are visiting their sister,
Mrs. VIM. Rabbit.
Mrs. j. Harriss, Lester Rab-
bitt and little Hazel Collins are
on the sick list this week.
Mrs. Emma Tucker and child
rem, who have been visiting at
Gillett, returned home Saturday.
Miss Clara Routheau and G.
Guilford visited Wabeno friends
Saturday and Sunday.