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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-12

sect out of the 1oay," directed Barnett.
minute and he had the tiny shell in
hand. A fuse was fixed to 1t and it
was showed under the mud cap. Bar
nett stood up.
"Will you kindly order the boat
ready, Captain Parkinson" he called.
The order was given.
"As soon as light the fuse will
come down and we'll pull out fifty
yards. Leave the rest of the Joveite
where it is. All ready? Here goes"
He touched match to the fuse. 1t
caught. For moment he watched it,
Going all right" he reported as he
struck the water. "Plenty of time"
Some seventy yards out they rested
on their oars. They waited and waited
and waited.
Its out" grunted Trendon.
From the face Of the cliff pulled a
cloud Of dust. A thudding report boom
ed over the water. Just wisp of
whitish gray smoke arose, and beneath
1t the great rock with gaping seam
across Its top rolled majestically out
ward, sending shower of spray on
all sides and opening to their eager
view black chasm into the heart of
the headland. The experiment had
worked out with the accuracy of a
geometric problem.
That's all, SIR" Barnett reported Of.
ficially.
Magic! Modern magic!a said the
captain. He stared at the open door.
For the moment the object Of the I'M
dertaking was forgotten in the won
der of its exact accomplishment
"Darrow'll think an earthquakes
come after him." remarked Trendon.
"Giye way" ordered the captain.
The boat grated on the sand. Cap.
tain Parkinson would have entered
but Barnett restrained him.
tits best to walt minute or two,''
he advised. Occasionally slides follow
an explosion tardily, and the gases
don't always dissipate quickly"
Where they stood they could see but
a short way into the cave. Trendon
squatted and funneled his hands to
one eye.
There's a fire inside" he said.
In moment they oil saw it, sin
gle pin point glow far back in the
blackness, cyclopean eye that sway.
ed as 1t approached. Alternately II
waned and Frightened. Suddenly it IL
Illuminated the dim lineaments of a
face. The face neared them. 1t Joined
Itself to reality by a very solid pair OF
shoulders, and q man sauntered into
the twilit mouth of the cavern, re.
moved cigarette from his lips and
gave them greeting.
"Sorry not to have met you at the
door," he said courteously. ut was
you that knocked, was 1t not? Yes
1t reused me from my siesta."
They stared at him In silence. He
blinked in the light with unaccustomed
eyes.
"You will pardon me for not asking
you In at once. Past circumstances
have rendered me well-perhaps sus
picious is not too strong word"
They noticed that he held revolver
| In his hand.
Captain Parkinson came forward 8
step. The host half raised his weapon
Then he dropped 1t abruptly.
Navy mem" he said In an altered
voice: = bsG YouS pardon ! could
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-12
r.. A. CIEMMER
The Worlds Best Climate

is not entirely free from diseases, on
the high elevations fevers prevail, while
on the lower levels malaria is encount-
cred to greater or less extent, accord
ing to altitude. To overcome climate
affections lassitude, malaria, jaundice,
fever and ague, and gen.
eral debility, the most effective remedy
is Electric Bitters, the alternative and
blood purifier; the antidote for every
form of bodily weakness, nervousness,
and insomnia. Sold under guarantee
at P. A. Clemmer's drug store. Price
SO cents. T
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-12

The Cooperative company Of Sioux
City applied for authority to issue
stock. this application being necessary
under the Peterson act, which was en-.
acted by the state legislature to pre-
vent corporations from issuing stock.
The attorney general cited the
executive council to section 1907 Of
the Iowa code, which provides: ANY
number Of persons may become incor.
porated for the transaction OF any
lawful business"
He further cited section 1882, which
makes 1t unlawful for any person.
except a permit holder, by himself,
clerk, servant, employee or agent to
sell or keep for sale in this state al.
cohol, ale, wine. beer. spirituous, vim.
GUS and malt liquor.
Section 2447 is also quoted al fol.
lows: $50 far as it relates to the
mulct tax nothing shall be in any way
construed to mean that the business
OF the sale of intoxicating liquors Is
any way legalized." When, however.
certain conditions are complied Will,
no proceedings may be maintained
against the person who has paid the
mulct tax.
The Cooperative company Of Sioux
City, by its articles, is organized ia
buy. sell and deal in beer, wine aud
liquors.
General Byers holds: !.
I'VE have then a corporation organ.
lied for the sole and only purpose OF
buying, selling and dealing in intoxi.
eating liquor and the questions involv.
ed In your executive councils inquiry
are:
J.. Is the business Of buying and
selling intoxicating liquor in Iowa. by
persons other than registered phar.
macists, a lawful business.
20. If lawful because of the 10.
called mulct statute, does that act.
when considered with the general
statute prohibiting the sale Of intoxi.
eating liquors, authorize corporations
to engage in that busfness!t4
II think not" s--,
The attorney general summarizes
as follows:
There is, In my opinion, nothing In
this decision warranting the claim
tnat the business OF buying and sell.
Ing intoxicating liquors as a beverage
Is a lawful business within the term
unlawful as used in section 1907 Of
the code Quoted in the Yoregoing).
All that can be claimed for 1t IS
that sales made under certain re-.
strictions and conditions are lawful
to the extent that the person making
them is exempt from the penalties
of the general prohibitory statute,
and that contracts made In good faith
for the use of premises in which to
operate a saloon under the mulct law
may be enforced.
In any event it is clear that the
legislature in the adoption OF the
mulct statute never Intended that
corporations should operate saloons
or engage In the business of BUYING
and selling intoxicating liquor under
Its provisions.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-12
It Reached the spot.

Mr.. E. Humphrey, who owns large
general store at Omega, o., and is pres
ident of the Adams County Telephone
Co., as well as of the Home Telephone
Co., of Pike County, o., says Of DR..
Kings New Discovery: SIT saved my
life once. At least / think it did. It
seemed to reach the spot--the very
seat of my cough when everything else
failed. DR.. Kings New Discovery
not only reaches the cough spot; it heals
the sore spots and the weak spots in
throat, lungs and chest. Sold under
guarantee at P. A. Clemmer's drug
store. Soc. and $1.00. Trial bottle
free. F
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-12
CHAPTER XXI.

s1vTl GU say the last entry is June
YI n" asked Barnett as the
boat entered the light surf.
Trenflnn nodded
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-12
Every Woman WIN Be interested.

If you have pains in the back, Uri-
nary, Bladderor Kidney trouble, and
want certain. pleasant herb cure for
woman's ills, try Mother Gray's Aus
TRALIAN LEAF, 1t is asafe and never
failing regulator. At Druggists or by
mail SO cts. Sample package FREE.
Address, The Mother Gray Co., Leroy.
N. Y. 72W4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-12

Feel languid, weak, rundown? Head
ache? Stomach "off Just a plain
case of lazy liver. Burdock Blood, Bit
tiers tones the liver and stomach, pro-.
notes digestion, puriies the blood.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-12

81 suffered habitually from constipa-
ton. Poan's r. Regulets relieved eyed and and
have been regular ever since. "A. E.
Davis, grocer, Sulpher Springs, Tex.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-12
Railroads Carry More Passengers.

Railroads Carry More Passengers.
Eight OF the fairly representative
railroads of Iowa enjoyed net gain
of $383,067 In passenger earnings IN
Iowa In the year ending Jan. /, 1908.
Halt of the year included in thes6
figures the railroads charged but
cents mile and issued comparative,
ly few passes.
For the same year the same eight
railroads showed falling OIL Of gross
earnings Of about $685. 900.
The conclusion has been reached
by those who have examined tnS
figures and have knowledge Of the re.
duction of train service by the rail-
roads that the 2-cent fare law hal
greatly benefited the railroads az yeu
as the people.
In view of the lawsuits which wore
undertaken recently in federal court
and WHICH may be revived at any
time with view to having the 2.cent
fare law set aside, the reports Of the
railroads are of extreme Importance.
The report Of the Minneapolis & 81,
ings Of $4,000, but the Iowa Central
shows an increase OF $500. The
Great Western shows an increase of
$4,000. In the meantime the Iowa
Central shows an actual increase in
net earnings of $4,000. although the
other two roads show a falling OF.
Draw Federal Jury venlres.
Forty-eight petit jurors and twenty.
six grand jurors were drawn for the
May term of federal court in Dea
Moines by Clerk Macarthur. There
will be much work for both the grand
and petit juries during the coming
term of court. Several important
criminal cases are to be tried and
there will be large number of mat>
tiers for the grand jury to consider.
The case of Sears, Roebuck & Co. OF
Chicago, which was indicted by the
last grand jury here. will probably
b, tried during this term.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-12
State Portraits Unveiled.

State Portraits Unveiled.
The historical department Of Iowa
will add two valuable portraits of its
collection on June 20. 1908, with ap.
propriate unveiing ceremonies.
That of Fred Douglass will be pre-.
sented by representative assem-.
blage Of Iowa colored citizens, and
that of Alexander Campbell by the
Iowa Christian convention. then to be
In session in Des Moines.
The arguments In the live stock
rate cases, in which evidence was
heard in Des Moines in January, will
be made in Washington before Inter.
state Commerce Commissioner
Prouty June 3. Clifford Thorne of
Washington will conduct the case for
the Corn Belt Meat Producers asso.
citation, the complainant in the
cases. The railroads are charged by
the compliments with charging
higher freight rates on live stock
from Chicago to Iowa points than
rates charged from Chicago to rela.
tive points in other states.
Corporations Out Of saloon Business.
According to Attorney General H.
W. Byers the business Of buying and
selling intoxicating liquors as a beY.
erage In Iowa Is unlawful. The attor-
ney general rendered this decision
In connection with another one that
corporations had no right under the
laws OF this state to engage in the
liquor traffic. 1t was In reply to the
application of Sioux City corpora
ton to issue stock to members In a
wholesale liquor business. The at
torney made the decision to the
executive council at a meeting held
Of the eaDitol
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-12
CA aToRIA.
so.,, tina 1Iha Kind You Have Always Baughi
s'ss =, 145f:zzHzztzu

Soothes itching skin. Heals cuts or
burns without a scar. Cures piles,
eczema, salt rheum, any itching. Doan's
Ointment. Your druggist sells it.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
The Glorious Fourth in Mayfield.

| The day dawned br--dark. and
gloomy-just next thing to rain
ing-yet this did not dampen the
spirit of the small boy, for now and
then the enthusiasm would mani
fest itself by the shooting of fir
crackers and loud yells, "Hurrah
for the Fourth thereby showing
that young America knows the full
meaning of the day of Independ-
ance.
AT II o'clock the sun began to
show itself just little. Then it
was that the housewives began
packing luncheon boxes and dress
ing their little ones for the gala
day. Soon the sun was out in<
splendor, then hacks began to run
and by l o'clock there were thou
sands out at the fair grounds, in
fact the managers of the associa-
ton claim that it was the largest
number of people ever let through
the gates. The races were the
greatest attraction tor many, while
the balloon ascension and double
parachute caps, by a lady and a
gentleman, and the double death
gap leap were features worth COM
ing miles to see.
About thirty or forty citizens
were present, as also TIE Union
City Band Guy Lee, Will Webster
and A. B. Campbell had race horses
there, and won races too. The big.
gest running race of the day was /,
mile dash between Sponge Cake, T
owned by A. B. Campbell, and wy, =
oming, owned by Either SmallN
This was a race for blood, and it
was hard to tell before the race
which one was the most popular
favorlte. Sponge Cake got slight
lead in the start but Wyoming soon
gained and it was a neck and neck
race until the mile stretch came in.
Then Sponge Cake, true to his
owner, came out ahead. The worlds
record for mile running is l. IS and
the time in this race by Sponge
Cake was 1.471z. which shows that
the racehorses here are fairly good
and the Mayfeld track fine one
never in better condition than upon
this glorious Fourth. lsB. E. G.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
Two Killed By Cannon Crackers

Woodbury., Tenn, July GA ter
rible Fourth of July accident, re-
sulting in two deaths, occurred
here.
Howard Robinson, II, and Ben
Clancy, IA, were engaged in battle
with giant frecrackers, when a pre-
mature explosion occurred. The
boys were so close together that
both were terribly burned and
shocked and lived only about an
hour afterward.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
Gard of Thanks.

We desire through the kindness
of The COMMERCIAL to extend our
heartfelt thanks to those who as.
sisted us in many ways in the death
of our late departed wife, daughter
and sister. Such acts as these touch
the heart and they ale prompted by
the highest sense of christian duty
and we acknowledge the kindness
with gratitude.
Mr.. RIFLE BURTCHETTE,
MRS FRANCIS CRAWFORD,
BROTHERS,
SISTERS,
MRS. LIZZIE GRooMs.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at last one dreaded disease
that science has been able to in all its stages
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known to the medical fra
requires constitutional treatment Halls Gu
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the svs-
tenn, thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease. and giving the patient strength b,, hu;Id
ing up the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have So much
faith in its curatives powers that they offer one
Hundred Dollars for any case it fails TO cf,re.
Send for list Of testimonials.
Address: F. J.. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggist, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constitution,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
Notice. Notice.

I am offering my property in the
town of Rives, Tenn, for sale. Two
new business houses, located in the
business part of town, on Front street,
also four-room cottage, just back of
these buildings, and my residence on
Church street, located in the main
residence part of town. Apply to J..
W. Bush in the postotf1ce at Rives,
Tenn.,' for terms. 12-1mo
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
Starved to Death.

is what could truthfully be said of
many CHI lren who die. They have
worms, poor little things they don n
know it and you don't realize it. In
your child is cross, fretful, pasty CONF
plexioned and loses weight for no APP,
parent reason. give it Whites Cream
Vermifuge, you will be surprised at
the results and how quickly it picks
up. Mailing Drug Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
Dahnke's Sailed Peanuts.

Jersey freezers Will freeze in three
minutes and use less ice. Whv not
buy a Jersey.-Union City Hard
ware Co. Phone 164.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
Died in Number Five.

Thos. Watkins, young man %
years OF age, died last week in the
Fifth District, leaving a wife and
two children.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
Fourth Anniversary.

| The best institutions of which
any community can boast are IFS
churches and schools. They mean
more to it materially and morally
than any other agencies.
Union City feels justly proud of
these two factors IN its life and in
the future as in the past it will
stand in the front rank educational
ly and religiously. Last Sunday
night an event occurred in our city
that was truly significant as well as
epoch making. 1t was the celebra-
tion of the fourth anniversary of the
pastorage of Rev. ]. ]. Castleberry
Of the First ire; Christian Chi -iisttian Church, COM
plimentary to the minister and the
occasion. All the pastors of the
city gave way their services and a
large audience crowded into the
First Christian ChuA, many be-
ing turned away. Is indeed an
hour of good fello md testi-
he'd to the popula in which
the host of the eg held by
our entire citizen whatever
creed or no creed 49,
Kew. b L. Watson led the open
ing prayer after which a few appro-
pirate remarks were made by Rev.
Castleberry. Addresses containing
words OF congratulation as well as
OF practical import in church life
were made by Revs. Sellers and
Hudgins. Then one lay represent
ative from each church, consisting
OF Judg eLawson, Hon. A. ]. Har-
pole, D. N. Mcclure, Hon. Seid
Waddell and Prot. c. M. Mathis,
made short and appropriate talks,
each expressing sentiments of es-
TEEN and words of eulogy for the
character and service of the minis
ter in whose honor the audience had
gathered. During Mr.. Castleberry's
four years here he has enshrined
himself in the hearts of not only his
own congregation but of the public
as few men of whatever calling sue.
coed in doing. Standing ever on
principle he has nevertheless learn
ed the lesson of charity; actuated |
by conviction in all he does he is al
ways tolerant. His sympathies are
as broad as the earth and his inter-
ests co-extensive with the welfare of
his fellowman. He has not only
been shepherd to his flock but a
citizen with all the meaning of the
word.
The prosperity of the First Chris
tian Church, under Rev. Castleber-
rvs ministery. has been very sue
,essful. We congratulate both the
preacher and the church and wish
or them continuation OF many
Happy years IN this pleasant rela-
ionship,
Whenever churches and pastors
Ne their restlessness for change
be far better not only for
Rster's work every way.
Ice cabinets for $1.00 at t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10

Land can be bought from $40 to
to $40 per acre in Gibson County
Apply to G. w. Wade, Trenton,
Tenn, for full particulars.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
Ice Cream Supper.

The Ladies Aid of the Baptist
Church will give an ice cream sup
per at the park on Saturday night
July II. Ice cream and cake will be
served. Come.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
Death of Mrs. Greer.

Mrs. Fannie Mcclure Greer, wife of
T. B. Greer, died at home in Fort
Worth, Tex, on Saturday, July 4,
1908.
The death of Mrs. Greer was the
result of stroke of paralysis which
was instantaneously fatal. 1t was at
rising time, 6.05 a. m. Mrs. Greer was
in usual health and spirits, and with
out the slightest warning the sum-
mons came. She had reached out her
hand to quiet the baby and fell back
upon her pillow VIZ a gasp. Breath
ing for a few - ~ she expired
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10

FOR RENT Residence on South
First street, with four rooms. See S.
d. Wo0sley or Mrs. Ava Phillips.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10

A gas range will bake like a brick
oven-absolutely one heat. Union
City Hdw. Co. Phoue 1914.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10

EAT Dahnke's Sailed Peanuts.
Sold everywhere.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10

Tier to have insurance and
Of "a it than to need insurance
IND not have it. Insure now with
| Carter & White.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
SeI machines sold, rented and
bong Caldwell's Book Store.
Repaf 5t all machines for sale.
Come US aud let's talk it over.
a Presbyterian Church

Regular services at morning
houN followed blythe Lords Sup
per. SPlease make a liberal offering
for ssions.
Ul Services at night at which
Rev Sellers of the Methodist
ChnAsEb will preach.
i'll. HUDGINs, Pastor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10

FOR RENT. Furnished bedroom
corner front over Grissom's store. APP
ply o. E. Beck, Supply Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10

"a can't afford to be without
q rigerator. Get a.North Star and
e worth of ice will last you whole
day.-Uniori City Hardware Com
pany. Phone 164.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10

The quality store-W. E. Walters.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
Paid in Full

70. Aeorge informs us that the
Onion Vhtral Life Insurance Com
pany has paid in full policies
in favor of Mrs. John Bell amount
ing to $500. The company and
Mr.. George are to be commended
for tAAnprompt and satisfactory
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10

W ANTED-JOD as feeder for wheat
thresher. Eight years experience.
New Madrid, Sikeston, Stoddard and
other Missouri points. Write or send
word to me at Jane Davis.
e. r. RICHARDS,
Union City, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10
Real Estate Transfers.

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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10

When you want to buy, SELL rent
or insure property see Carter &
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10

laymond, eighteen
md c. of Mr.. Prather
Wheeler, died at home west of the
city from the effects of accidental
burning which occurred just week
before. The friends and neighbors
sympathize deeply with the parents
in this sad bereavement.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-07-10

us about your floor
have it. - Union City
20. Phone 1914.
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FARMS WANTED

-
WANTED-1nformat regarding good
farm for sale: not particular about To-
cation; wish to hear from owner only.
who will sell direct to buyer; give
price, description and state when pos
session can be had. Address L. Darby
shire, Box 1904, Rochester N. Y.
n-1-13t-su
S3500-For 220 acres; 10 miles OF Birming-
ham, on the railroad. Place splendid
Iy watered; fine building stone, above
railroad level and easily gotten out and
loaded, fine springs. Terms. b. r.
Eborn, suite S16-17-1S Brown Marx Bldg.
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HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Shipping clerk; must under
stand lumber business; travelling sales
man, also solicitors; teacher cotton mill
school: hands for cotton mills, expense
money furnished. II out of work. see
lis. Employment Office, 45s Hood Bldg,
Birmingham. Ala.
SIC per acre, 600 acres near the edge of
Pell City, Ala, with 100000 feet of
virgin pine; place splendidly watered.
The timber win pay for the place. b.
T.. Eborn. suite 3lG-17-1s Brown-Mars
building.
WANTED = Two coatmakers: steady
work. T.. Rankin Il Son, Selma, Ala.
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FOR SALE-Second-hand engines, boil-
ers, steam pumps, hoisting engines.
sawmill machinery, ETC.; thoroughly
overhauled; good condition and cheap
Machinery Trading Co.. Bell phone $50.
9-11-tf
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