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The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

ago. dropsy set in,
and my left side was
SO swollen the doctor
said he would have
to tap out the water.
There was constant
pain and a gurgling
sensation around my
heart, and 1 could not
raise my arm above
my head. The kid
ney action wae djcor
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26
The er,raordipary popularity of tine

The extraordinary popularity OF nne
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter OF great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch. being free
from all injurious chemicals. Is the
only one which is safe to use on f1ne
fabrics. Its great strength as sti1ener
makes half the usual quantity of Starch
necessary, with the result of perfect
finish, equal to that when the goods
were new.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

dered and passages of the secretions
too frequent On the advice of my
husband began using Doan's Kidney
Pills. Since using two boxes my trou-
BILE has not reappeared. This Is won
derful, after suffering two years."
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26
BRITISH LEGAL LIGHT

Lord Loreburn lord chancellor Of England
and of the ablest of the legal lights of Britain
is coming on n visit to Canada. Lord Loreburn,
in spite of his title is man of the people, and
from middle class family in Dumfries,
quaint old Scotch town on the border of Eng
land.
The chances for a lawyer in a country town
making national and almost international repu-
tation slight, but Robert Reid, as he was
known then, came of race of hard headed clear
thinking logical minded Scotchmen who had stood
for their principles at all times and whose motto
was, I'll TAX duns frae name" Obstacles did
not daunt man of that cabre and he soon
became as successful in the practice of law as he
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26
TO PROBE NEW RATE LAW

Commissioner Franklin K Lane, one CT the
strongest the interstate commerce com
mission is at present extended trip through
the west and northwest and along the entire Pa
cific coast make exhaustive inquiry into the
operations of the railroads and their condition
consequent upon the application of the new rate
law. Incidentally he will hear several cases aris
ing out of complaints filed with the commission.
Commissioner Lane born Prince Edward
Island in 1868. and in 1870 located with his par
ents in San Francisco. In 1892 DIR. S. C. Pardee,
republican, defeated him for governor of Cali
fornia In 1903 e. F. Schmitz defeated him for
mayor of San Francisco. He is lawyer and
has been a newspaper man. He was nominated
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT
HEADS ORGANIZED LABOR

Samuel Gompers, although small man physi-
cially is the biggest man in the country from
labor union standpoint, standing he does at the
head of the American Federation OF Labor His
organization, with its 100000 affiliated members
is the largest union labor body in the world.
President Gompers has been at the head of
the federation except for one year since 1892 and
is recognized the most conservative of labor
leaders. AS part of his duties he takes active
part in nearly all great strikes and at present
is doing what he to aid the striking telegraph
ers.
Mr. Gonpers born in England, January
27, 1885, and is cigarmaker by trade. He has
been an advocate of the rights of labor and con
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

With smooth Iron and Defiance
Starch. you can launder your shirt
waist just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; 1t will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear of the goods,
and 1t will be positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26
Conc, but Not FORGOTTEN.

In recent single issue of the New
York Herald, among the personal"
advertisements were 70 which asked
Information of the present wherea-
bouts of certain persons, some of
whom have been absentees for more
than half century.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26
No Trouble at All.

Mrs. Peppery-The rector of that
fashionable church of yours certainly
has an easy thing of it.
Mrs. Swellman-But he is good
shepherd, and
Mrs. Peppery-Oh, it's easy to be a
good shepherd when the sheep are all
fat and prosperous.-Ph
Press
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

A woman, II years old, accused at
Feltham, England, of intoxication and
disorderiy conduct, said she had been
keeping up" her mothers birthday
Her mother was 9S.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26
MRS. j. D. ROCKEFELLER

II is not generally known that one of the most
valuable business partners John d. Rockefeller
had is a woman And that woman is his
wife.
There is no doubt that large share of his
present unparalleled financial prosperity is due
to the fact that many time he has accepted the
advice of his wife in regard to business matters.
1t is not hard to believe this after seeing Mrs
Rockefeller. She looks If she were capable of
managing affairs other than those which COM
monty fall to the supervision of the domestic
circle.
An amusing incident is told in connection with
the engagement OF John d. Rockefeller and Laura
Celestia Spelman the daughter of Clevelano
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26
4 MISSOURI WOMAN
Tells . Story Of Awful SUFFERING ana
Wonderful Relief.

MIRA J. D. Johnson. of 500 West
Hickman ST.. Columbia. Mo-, says:
Following an operation two vears
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

antislavey
andte movements
he
forIf fear he
been
husband their home and their church
nemb of
years in
school work of all sorts
in world her slater
Isl Spelman, lives with
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26
n cures While You Walk.

j Aliens Foot Ease is a certain cure for
hot. sweating callous, and swollen, aching
feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

Architects in many instances are
specifying electric plate warmers In
new houses being constructed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

Fireproof writing paper is the latest
novelty. This makes it all the more
dangerous to be statesman.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26
Plague Of Frogs Annoy.

The Rye and an adjoining spur OF
the Chiltern hills, near High Wy
.'combe. Eng. are nightly overrun with
"A countless host of frogs. Local resi-
sdeAts have had to seek fresh prone
hades, and a crusade against the frogs
Is being planned.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

To prevent that tired feeling on
ironing day-Use Defiance Starch
saves time-saves labor-saves annoy
ance, will not stick to the iron. The
big 16 OF. package for 10c, at your
grocer's.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

MRS. winsIow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethfng, softens the gums reduces In
aammation. ailays pain wind collie. 25c bottle
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

Steel piles are now economically cut
off by the use of the electric arc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

But few men are able to retain their
self-conceit after marriage.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26
A Strenuous Hint.

1t was growing very late,- but the
young man in the parlor scene showed
no signs of making home run.
You evidently have a very vivid
imagination, Mr.. Borem." said the
dear girl, as she made an unsuccessful
attempt to strangle yawn.
why do you think so?" queried the
unsuspecting Borem.
Il thought perhaps you imagined
yourself in the Arctic regions, where
the nights are six months long" she
explained.
And 80 seconds later he had faded
into the glumpsome gloom.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

Important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle of CAsTORIA
a safe and sure remedy for infants and children.
and sec that 1t
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26
Wear Paiamas on Cars.

Il learned something fEom the por-
ter on our train this morning" said a
hotel guest. II noticed him pick up
the coat to pair of pajamas while he
was making up one of the berths
Whoever had occupied the berth had
got off the train, evidently, and left
the garment behind. Forgot part of
his nightie, eh?' says l to the porter.
The porter grinned broadly. Wasn't
any his about it, boss he says. 1t
war lady that was in that berth las
night. Yes, sab. Lots of 'em seems
to like them to weah on the cabs. l
guess they thinks they's better in case
of wreck or sump'n like that"
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-09-26

he
Shoes
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
Curious Dishes

"A couple of lax sandwiches, II
you please"
I'VE don't keep EN-, sir.v
"Ah, don't you? A cromascy
then"
Sorry, but we don't carry Gro
mascies.
Then give M bubble and
squeak.
The waitress, with a sour smile,
shook her head.
Toad in the hole?r
mo. sir.
Red with rage, the man clapped
on his hat and lett the eating
house.
"He is an English emigrant, !
the waitress said. Lots of Eng
lish emigrants come here, and they
are always asking for the qneeresi
dishes-bnbble and speak. lax sand
witches, toad in the hole and crom.
acies. It would pay US to serve
them these dishes, aud we'd do so
only We don't know what they are.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering il through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you can pos
sibiy derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by +. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o..
contains no mercury, and is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. In buying Halls Catafrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. II Is taken
internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by T. J..
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 5Sc. per bottle
1ake HALLS Enfrii1v Pills for cnfslinafinn
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
nalivarv Postnonad

City delivery for Union City will
not go into effect until the 18th o.
March, so we are authorized to say
by Postmaster G. T. Taylor. The
postponment was found necessary
on account of the delay in the re
ceipt of street signs and numbers
by the city.
The Postmaster also notifies resi-
dents of the city and the public gen
orally that no mail should be de-
posted in the mail boxes which
have been put up in various parts
of the city until the carriers have
begun to deliver mail. These boxes
are not to be used until free deliv-
cry is in operation.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
Public Sale.

On Thursday, March Z, 1907, one
mile north of Woodland Mills, near
State Line onNN., @. & st. L. Ry., /
will offer for sale To the highest bid
der the following property three
black mares, 7 aud Ayears, finest quail
ity, ten head OF nide young stock from
| to 4 years, Ssintles. 2 nice gentle
horses, two mule Wagon, 20 head Of
hogs, 10 head Of cows, household and
kitchen furniture, also 2 complete
thresherf outfits, one corn shredder
and complete set of farming tools.
Terms to be made known on day of
sale LEE O. MADDOX,
45-2t State Line, XIV.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
New Church Services.

Rev. l.. G. Landenberger will
preach in the New Church House Of
Worship next Sunday morning and
evening, March 3. Subject at II a.
M: Fasting forty days and nights,
tempted by the Devil and ministered
unto by the angels" Ia the even
ing: "The Garden OF Eden and eat
ing of the forbidden fruit as APP
piled to man to-day The Holy
Supper will be celebrated at the
morning meeting.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
TIE COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Organization Perfected Tuesday
Night Secretary Elected.

Night Secretary Elected.
The Commercial Club met and eff.
tected a permanent organization
last Tuesday night. The names OF
Geo. Dahnke and G. Fl. Niles for
president and vice-prsident b d
already beer acted upon and these
gentlemen we're unanimously elect
ed. The advisory board was elected
as follows: Geo. Dahnke, w. G.
Reynolds, G. S. Hardy. w. L.
White, ]. c. Burdick, j. p verhine,
Morris Miles, J. L. Haguewood,
J. A. Hefey, Jno. Bell, G. H. Niles,
W. M. Mailing, ]. C. Reynolds, e.
p. Grissom, w. L. Alexander.
The principal Office to be filed
was that of secretary and after cast
ing around, Major W. L. Alexan-
der was elected. Upon the efforts
of the secretary depend almost the
existence of the entire club, and we
feel that good selection has been
made There are few more enter
prising or better citizens than Maj,
Alexander, and there are none more
ambitious and capable of success in
any undertaking to which they as
pire. The treasurer's Office was
filled by the election of Robt. White.
Correspondence was authorized
to be made in an effort to locate a
cotton gin. Several cotton gin men
are to be conferred with, and sever
al have expressed an inclination to
come here. The committee to Sc
cure, if possible, the Experiment
Station went to Nashville We1nes-
day to wait opon the Governor and
the Commissioners appointed to To-
cate the station.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
Rev. Gates Collapsed

Rev. Gates was obliged to aban-
don the Memphis revival on account
of collapse of his vocal organs. He
left Memphis to seek rest and treat
ment in Louisville. 1t is possible
that his misfortune is only temper
AIRY. Should he recover sufficiently
he will be here to fill his engage
ment to conduct meeting.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
NONRESIDENT and Attachment N0tiss.
o. Il. olemmons

o. II. Clemmons
VS..
o. f. Dlckey ct ais.
Chancery Court, Obion County, Ten
nesSee.
happening to dissatisfaction OF the
Clerk and Master from the bill in this
cause, which is sworn TO, that the de-
PENDANTS, o. +. Dickey aud his wife,
Mrs. Willie Dickey, are non-residents
OF the State of Tennessee and resi-
dents of the State OF Texas, so that
] the ordinary process of law cannot
be served upon them, and that the
said defendants are Justly indebted To
the above named complainant in the
sum of s118.57, with interest thereon
| from the 2lst day of January, 1907;
aud an original attachment having
been issued in this cause and levied
upon the following described property
OF the said defendant, to-wit: Lots
No. 20 and No 30 in the first addition
made TO the town OF Rives, District 4,
Obion County, by w. j, CALDWELL and
which property is more fully described
in the bill, which property is attached
as the property of the said defend
ants, o. +. Dickey and wife. 1t is
therefore orde red that the above
named defendants appear before the
next term Of the Chancery Court for
Obion County, Tenn essee, in the
courthouse at Union City, Tennessee,
on or before the
First Monday in April, 1907.
that being the first day of the regular
April term Of the said Chancery Court,
then and there TO answer, plead or de-
muir to the bill filed in this cause
against them, otherwise the said bill
will be taken as confessed by them and
the cause set for hearing ex parte.
1t is further ordered that publica-
tion of this notice be made In The
Commercial, weekly newspaper pub
lished Ia Union City, Obion County,
Tenn, for four consecutive weeks.
This February, 23d, 1907
G.. A. GIBBS,
Clerk and Master.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
The Mail Carriers

From private sources we learn
that Wright Phebus Littleton Tho
masand Harry Vincent have receiv-
ed commissions as letter carriers for
the city of Union City, to begin de-
livery March IL.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
Mrs. Cockrill Entertains

Mrs. David Cockrill entertained
Tuesday afternoon at cards in hon
or of MISS jamie Cockrill, Of
Nashville. The house was dec
GRATED with palms and pink car
nations. Mrs. Cockrill receiv d
her guests in brown crepe de
chine. Miss Cockrill's gown was a
pink batiste deliberately trimmed in
cluny lace. Three prizes were pre-
scented. Mrs. Morris Miles won the
first prize, beautiful head in water
color; Miss Daisy Cawthon, of New
bern, the guests prize, an attrac-
tive water color, and Miss Laura
Cathey the BOBBY, little shoe made
of birch bark filled with violets.
After the game delicious luncheon
was served, consisting of courses
of grape juice, salads and choco-
lates, followed wit grape fruit.
Mrs. Cockrill is popular hostess.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
Storeroonn.

7 If you have anything you desire
to store / have good space over nv
store. Safe and at reasonable rates.
Fine front room for Office or bust
ness. SAMUEL d. WoosLEY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
Chisholm Mcknight.

Mr.. Chisholm and Mrs. Mcknight,
of Columbia, were married Tuesday
afternoon at the residence of DR..
Goodwin, in the city, by Rev. John
ston. Mrs Mcknight was a niece
of DR.. Goodwin. The couple will re-
side at Fulton.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01

II you are a subscriber to The Com
mercial your name is printed on lit
tie yellow label. On this label Is print
ed the date TO which your subscription
is paid. Look It up and II you owe the
paper anything we want 10. The
amount may be small, but several hum
dred small accounts mean a great deal
TO us. The Commercial appreciates
your patronage, but Il you will attend
to this mattel to-day the favor will
be doubly appreciated
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
r. j. BRAMHAM n Co.

We desire to take advantage of this
opportunity of thanking our friends
and customers for their kindness and
patronage, and solicit your continued
favors. B. G, BRAMHAM g. Co.
Grain and Coal
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01

For prices OBJ any kind Of marble,
stone curbingl setc., visit the new
West Tenuessee NJ Of ument Co !,
corner Church and Second streets.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01

The laps, tired of chasing Rus
SLAMS now weave mating for Bell
FupAiture Co. Phone $50.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
Dissolution Notice.

The firm Of r. ]. Bramham s. Co.,
having this day been dissolved, r. j.
Bramham retiring from said firm; all
parties indebted to said firm of r. j.
Bramham & Co. will please call and
settle their accounts with B. G. Bran
ham at his usual place of business on
or before 18th day of March, 1907. or
same will be placed In the hands OF an
officer for collection, as this business
must be closed. Likewise those to
whom the firm are indebted will file
their claims or accounts against said
firm with the said B. O. Bramham,
this February 10, 1907.
r. J. BRAMHAM Il Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01

Have YOU tried the cfeam taffy al
the K. K.2
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
Bachlor Girls Club.

The Bachelor Girls Club. chape-
roned by Mrs. T. A Ledford, con-
stituted theatre party from Hick-
man last Friday night, witnessing
the performance of Harry Beresford
in the Woman Halter at Reynolds
Opera House. 1t is one of Hick-
mans popular society clubs, and
the members in the party were as
follows: Misses Amberg, Fuqua,
Fleming, Reid, Wilson and Faris.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01

J. T. F.
The club was entertained by Miss
Laura Cathey Wednesday alter
noon at home with game of whist.
The successful players in the con-
test were Mrs. Paine Bransford,
winning the first prize, Miss Ottie
May Williams the guests prize,
and Miss Ella Whipple the conso-
lation. An ice course was served,
Miss jamie Cockrill, of Nashville,
was guest of the club.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
Review Club.

The meeting of the Review Club
this week was postponed to be with
Mrs. John Bell next week.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01

Last Friday the anniversary OF
the birth of Washington was OBJ.
served by Mrs. H. c. Stanfield IN an
entertainment in honor of the Co.
lumbar Club and friends. This
club fnds source OF pleasure in
the game of finch, and on this oc-
casion the natal day OF the revolu-
tionary idol was uppermost in every
detail. The score cards were in
miniature portraits of George and
Martha Washington. Hand-painted
cherries were used to indicate the
score, and one for each game was
pasted on the winners card. The
refreshments were elaborate and
unique. The cream was shaped in
little statuesques of George n d
Martha Washington, and individual
cakes capped with a luscious red
cherry completed the course. The
club pin was won by Mrs. David
Cockrill. The hostess was show
cred with compliments n con-
gratulations upon this very pleas
ant event.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-03-01
Society,"


i = -
Mrs. Fope Herring entertained al
home on Fifth street last Wednes.
day night company of friends al
euchre, complimentary to Mrs. Jno,
r. Thomasson, who was in the city
as the guest of her brother, w. h.
Gardner.
The game was interesting from
the fact that a number of good play
ers were present. The couple win
ming were Mr.. r. A. Pierce and Mrs.
Thomasson. A salad course of re-
freshments were served and enjoyed
by the company.
No hostess with more generous
and bounteous hospitality can be
found than Mrs. Herring.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
TO BE MARRIED AT HOMESTEAD
George Hathaway and Carrie Ryan
 United in Romantic Fashion.

No matter how far away his ob- ject may be, Cupid does not always miss his aim, judging from the fact that the early Thursday morning train brought together two young hearts for future happiness, one from Independence, la, and the other from Red Bird, Montgomery county.
 MT. George Hathaway, an enter prising young man who came to this county from Iowa about year ago and secured rich homestead in Montgomery county, arrived in the city Wednesday. His visits to Mena have been frequent, but at no time did Mir. Hathaway appear in such happy mood as on this trip when he announced to his friends that a fair young damsel would arrive from Iowa on the morning train to share with him his future.
 The train came, the young lady, Miss Carrie Ryan, was on board. Mir. Hathaway secured a marriage license Thursday morning and with wagon load of new furniture and his bride-to-be, left for his home, where upon arriving, they will be married.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
MORE DIAMONDS
 IN ARKANSAS
Pike and Howard Counties Now Compete in Production of the Precious Stones
 Geological Survey Bulletin
 Will Be Issued Soon.

Washington, Aug. 7.-The re- ported discoveries of diamonds in Pike county, Arkansas, are believed by geological survey 10 be bona fide. Extensive inves- tigations have been made by ex- perts ia whom the survey has confidence and the results are to be set forth in a few days in a bulletin giving the exact facts.
 It is known that the bulletin will incline to the view that per
 haps the diamond field of the United States has been found in Arkansas. Many phases of the inquiry are yet to be ascertained, for instance, the relative value of the Arkansas stones compared with those of the African fields, but 1t appears to be the belief here that unless unfavorable facts be added to those already known, Arkansas soon will be the mining and the most valu- able mineral substance taken from the ground in tbe world.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-15
Diamonds in Howard County.

Little Rock, Aug. 7.-Much interest is being taken in the stories told by w. T. Whitmore of Nashville, who came to Little Rock Wednesday with a number of brilliants which he considered to be diamonds of the first water They were picked up in Howard county, and have the same gen eral appearance of those found in Pike county, which are pro- nounced to be most excellent diamonds.
 Mir. Whitmore took eight of the stones to Charles s. Stifft, the Arkansas diamond expert, for examination. Mir. Stifft has not vet made an announcement of the nature of the stones. Mr. Whitmore thinks 1t is a great field,. and is sure Mir. Stifft will say they are fine diamonds.