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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
NO REASON FOR IT.
When Union City Citizens Show the
Certain Way Out.

There can be no just reasoQ why any
reader of THIS paper will continue to
suffer the tortures of an aching back
the annoyance of urinary disorders, the
dangers of diabetes or any kidney ills
when relief is no near at hand and the
most positive proof given that they can
be cured. Read what Union City cit
izen says:
H. 7. Dunn, veteran, living on East
Matthews, street, Union City, Tenn,
says: MY wife was subject to head
aches, pains through her limbs and
back, and weakness of the kidneys,
which was very annoying. At times it
was hard for her to stoop, lift or rest
comfortably. On using Doan's Kidney
Pills she was soon cured of the disease.
l have also taken this remedy and have
found the best of results.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
Death of Francis Duncan.

Francis Duncan, aged % years, died
at the home of his brother, Mr.. James
Duncan, Thursday, Jan. %, 1909, at
$50 p. M, after an illness of about two
weeks of measles and pneumonia. He
leaves an aged father and mother, three
brothers, one sister and host Of other
relatives and friends to mourn their
loss.
Frank was boy of strong character,
blended with a warm and kindly ma
ture, always ready and willing to do a
kind deed for any one, and viii be so
sadly missed by all who knew him.
May God help the bereayed ones to
bear this great sorrow.
The remains were inferred at Antioch
GGenietteiy f Saturday. A FRIEND.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
baby Hands

will get into mischief-often it means a
burn or cut or scald. Apply Ballard S
Snow Liniment just as soon as the ac-
cident happens, and the pain will be re-
lieyed while the wound will heal quick
ly and nicely. A sure cure for sprains.
and all pains.
Price 25c, SOC and s100 a bottle.
Sold by Mailing Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

Mr. and Mrs. ]. E. Ramseyer, just
out of series of services at the Chris
tan and Missionary Alliance Chapel
here, leave this week en- route South
and West travelling towards California.
Thence they will return over different
territory towards Mr.. Ramseyer's home
in Indiana, and year hence probably
back to Union City.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

Mrs. J. T. Harpole, of Dyer, visited
her daughter, Mrs. H. M. Golden, and
family on Exchange street this week.
Mrs. Harriet Tams and Mrs. w. E.
Scates, at home on Home street, are
both recovering from recent illness,
which is pleasant information to their
many friends.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
Card of Thanks.

We want to return our humble thanks
and heartfelt gratitude to the many kind
friends who assisted us during the sick
ness and death of our loving mother.
May Gods richest blessings rest upon
you all. ADDIE ROBERTS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
Marriage Licenses.

Mort Reed and Ada hurry.
Joe Cook and Maggie Jones.
Tom Walls and Fannie Tate.
Sanders Daniels and Roxie Jackson.
Marshall Vaughn and Cora Holland.
]. H. Chapel and Clara Jane Rutledge.
JAS. Ledridge and Birdie A. Ward.
Lem Norman and Gertrude Hopkins.
w. w. Agnew and Miss Margaret
Harris.
NJ. A. Cunningham and Florence
Jackson.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
Coal-Coke-Wood- Tel. $50.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Crockett and
children, of Yazoo City, Miss, were in
the city visiting the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. M. Edwards this week. They
were en- route to St. Louis to visit Mr.
and Mrs. w. J. Edwards.
The very disagreeable weather last
Friday afternoon prevented the meeting
of the w. G. I. U. in the home of Mrs
Edwards. The next meeting will be
with Mrs. Woody, Friday, Feb. 10, at
$50 p. M. A good attendance is de-
sired.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
Attention. Company E.

Company E., N. G. T., U. G. ",
will meet at their armory in Union City
Feb. 6, 1909, at 10 O'Clock,
for the purpose of drilling and to trans
act such other business as will be of in
terest to the company. BY order of
w. B. STovALL, Lieut.. Com.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
100000 Prescriptions.

I compounded 100000 prescriptions
from eminent physicians educated in
Europe and America before | discovered
the prescription from which Quick Is
Cough Medicine is compounded. A
wonderful medicine for coughs, colds
and lagrippe. ]. G. Mendenhall, phar-
macist since 1873. Sold on a signed
guaranty by Red Cross Crug Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
Storm Damage.

The City School was suspended Mon
day on account Of damage t6the build
ing by the snow storm. The skylight
in the dome was broken in several
places, but repairs weres made 2'nd
school opened promptly Tuesday morn
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
Church Notice.

There will be preaching at the Pres
byterian Church, North First street,
next Sabbath, 9TH inst, amorning and
night, by Rev. H. B. Zenow. Mem
bers and their families are urged to at
tend. A cordial invitation is extended
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
The Baptist Church.

The services at the Baptist Church
next Sunday will be conducted in the
absence of the pastor by Rev. w. B.
Clifton, of Martin, Tenn. Bro. Clifton
is very fine preacher and you cannot
afford to miss hearing him.
E. L. WATSON, PASTOR.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
MARDI GRAs.
Mobile. Ala, New Orleans, La. and
Pensacola, Fla.

Low rates for this occasion via the
Mobile & Ohio Railroad Tickets on
sale Feb. IL to %, inclusive, limited to
return not later than March ]. 1909.
For full particulars apply to nearest
ticket agent of the Mobile & Ohio Rail-
road Company.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
Suspicious Man.

Hubby I'm going in for the SIM
pie life. !"
Does that call for anything new in
the way of gowns?''
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
Ssh oysters at Dahnke's.
Minus Her Arms.

What would the Venus Of Milo say
if she could speak,"
Just what most women would say,
That she was perfect wreck. And
there would betsome truth in it in her
case.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
Reserved Seats.

]. G. Reynolds has arranged with
Bransford & Andrews to take charge of
reserved seat sales for Reynolds Opera
House. Advanced sale of tickets for
theatrical attractions will therefore here
after be found at the Dependable Jew
eIry Store on First street.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
Friendly Advice.

i dreamed last night that Ardupp
loaned me $40. l was surprised, too. y
L wouldn't say anything to him.
about it. He'll want to make touch
in return.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
Mrs. Hardy Lyon visited Hickman

Mrs. Hardy Lyon visited Hickman
this week.
Jas. I. Chiles, Of Obion, was in the
city Tuesday.
Mr.. Oscar Crews and family have
moved to Nashville
Bon Air Coal is best Telephone 100.
@. v. Jones was business visitor in
Rutherford Tuesday.
Mrs. Geo. Bolts, Of Riyes, was vis-
itor in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Lexie Parks has returned from
social visit to Nashville.
Get copy Of Happy Hearts" dwo-
step) at Bransford & Andrews.
Nat Murphy, of Obion, was bust.
ness visitor in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Enloe Chiles attended the Ag-
new-Harris wedding south of Riyes
Wednesday
Mrs. Posey and Miss Wingo chaper
oned a skating party at Pursley's pond
Monday night.
Telephone $50 when you are in a
hurry for coal.
Mrs. Taylor and daughter, of Ken
ton, were in the city visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Rogers this week.
G. A. Goodloe and family, Of Alamo,
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs D. A.
George and family this week.
Mr.. M. Glasscock has returned from
Lake County and Missouri, where he
has farming lands and interests.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

No credit at Pearl Cafe from Feb. l
Walters will keep no accounts.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

Our business is strictly cash from Feb.
1.-Will Walters Pearl Cafe.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

You've tried the rest, now try the
best-Jersey Cream Flour.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

Big Muddy Washed Nut Coal is best
for cooking. At Union City Ice & Coal
70
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

Bon Air Coal, best and cheapest, I'm
ion CITY Ice & Coal Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

Have you tried that new Swiss Style
at5Dahnke's
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

Mr. NJ Glasscock has returned from
Lake County and Missouri, where he
has farming lands and interests.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

Telephone $50 when you are in a
hurry for coal.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

See Happy Hearts" at Bransford &
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

Get copy Of Happy Hearts" two
step) at Bransford & Andrews.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

Bon Air Coal is best. Telephone 100.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-02-05

Mrs. Posey and Miss Wingo chaper-
oned a skating party at Pursley's pond
Monday night
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08
TWELFTH-NIGHT CAKE

From Wcman's Home COMPANION Tor Ociober
Beat one-fourth Of a pound OF butter
10 cream. add one-fourth OF a pound
Of fine white sugar three well-beaten
eggs. pinch Of salt. two cupfuls OF four
IN which have been sifted two teaspoons
full Of baking powder, the grated rind OF
half lemon. one-fourth Of a pound OF
cleaned currants. one-fourth OF a pound
OF seeded raisins. and two ounces Of
mixed candied peel cut IN tiny chips.
Beat all thoroughly together Thorough
IL wash and sterlllze a button and A
dime. and drop them IN the dough.
Turn Into a cake tin lined with buttered
paper. and bake in moderate oven IN
I'll done. Let the cake get quite cold be-
fore icing it. then turn II upside down
and ice the under side. as II will be even
and smooth. For a rich and delicious
icing make thick paste with tho whites
of seven fresh eggs. two and one-half
pounds Of powdered sugar. and one-half
teaspoonful Of lemon Juice Spread II
over the cake with a thin, broad-bladed
knife OF spatula. occasionally dipping II
In cold water. Let the cake stand TWEEN
ty-four hours until the icing is hard.
Ornament the cake in any way preferred.
An English twelfth-night cake is very
pretty After icing II as directed above
small red and white candles are arranged
alternately over the hardened icing In
the form OF a star. each candle having n
circle of pink-tinted icing piped around
its base The cake is garnished around
its base with a thick wreath Of red-ber-
ried holly. and before ii is placed on the
table the candles are lighted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08


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While waiting opportunity
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08
HAZED BY STUDENTS
Freshman Almost Drowned
for Not Wearing Cap.
SEIZED BY 200 SOPHOMOREs
Undergraduate Body Mt Warrington
and Jefferson College MaItreat
Held Beneath PumP-Four Offend
ers Arrested and Three Fined.

Washington, Pa, Oct. 7.-Becapse Will
lam r. Cowieson. OF Pittsburg. a student
in the freshman class at Washington and
Jefferson College, refused TO obey college
rules by wearing the regulation class cap.
he was subjected 20 the third degree to-
day By the undergraduates.
Cowieson, following a preliminary en-
counter with other students, in which he
escaped after cowing his hazers at the
point OF a revolver. was later seized by
nearly 200 students, taken 20 the campus
and placed beneath the college pump,
where he was soused with water until
half drowned
Later, Cowieson went before Justice OF
the Peace Henry Meantz and swore out
warrants for the arrest Of five students
on charges OF assault and battery. -Four
OF these students were given q hearing
this evening, three paying fines and one
being discharged. A warrant for the ar
rest Of a fifth student has not yet been
served.
Rule I'm the Code.
A rule in the Washington and Jefferson
code which has been in force fer several
years requires all freshmen 10 wear small
black caps topped with a green button.
Every freshman but Cowieson donned this
headgear.
Yesterday the controversy reached a
climax when Cowleson openly dened
members Of the sophomore class. Sew
enty-five sOphouores held a meeting and
appointed a delegation OF seven 20 take
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08

Cowieson from his room 10 the college
for the correction treatment Cowieson
admitted the delegation to his room. but
when they attempted 20 take him he
quietly displayed a revolver and at its
point drove the disturbers from the
premises
The students awaited his exit from
chapel this morning and after a fierce
struggle carried him 10 the pump. Still
he was obdurate. but a threat 70 again
the rules
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08
MATRON MAY WIN.
WOmeD's Golf Championship Mar
rows Down to Four Contestants.

WOmeD's Golf Championship Mar
rows Down to Four Contestants.
Philadelphia, Oct. 7.-As a result Of
the weeding-out process the field in the
women's golf championship at the Merton
Cricket Club has been reduced TO four
players. Miss Dorthy Campbell, cham
pion of Great Britain, lived up to her
reputation as one Of the steadiest ever
by eliminating Mrs. c. T. Stout. the
Richmond County woman. while Mrs c.
T. Fox. heroine OF a hundred hard-fought
matches, clearly outplayed Miss Frances
Teacher OF North Berwick. an erstwhile
Scottish champion.
Miss NJ. w. Phelps. Of Boston only de-
feated the plucKy Miss Mobiles OF Will
mington, in a match carried to the home
green, and Mrs. r. H. Barlow, Of the
Home Club, had none too easy a time in
beating Miss Isabelle Smith, the Chicago
girl, who last year won the California
title.
Thus far a matron has never succeeded
I'm gaining the coveted title. save in the
initial event back In 1926, or before the
championship was conducted under the
auspices of the United States Golf Asso-
citation. There is no denying now, how
ever, that there is at last a chance OF a
married woman breaking down precedent,
although the betting Is the other way.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08
B0WERs-SHEPARD WEDDING.
Graduate of Cathedral School Mnr
rfes Railroad Forester.


ries Railroad Forester.
Berlin. Conn. oct. This town was
thronged with guests from New York
Boston. Washington, Philadelphia, and
Chicago this afternoon at the wedding OF
Miss Katrina Sloat Bowers, daughter OF
DIT. and Mrs. William c. Bowers, OF
Bridgeport. to William Chambers Shop
ard. OF Altoona. Pa
The wedding took place at the country
home OF the brides family. Bowers Cor
ner" An improvised altar had been ar
ranged beneath the trees. and here Rev
II. A. Davenport. pastor Of the Peoples
Presbyterian Church, Of Bridgeport. per-
formed the ceremony.
The ushers were Blair Buck, OF Altoona;
Charles Taussig, Of New York: Lieut..
Harry p. Terney, Of Fort Hancock; Will
tam Norton. Of New York: Or. John S.
Sharp, OF Bryn Mawr and Thomas Nelson
Bowers OF Washington, d. c., a cousin
OF the bride and son Of Solicitor General
Bowers. OF Washington. The bridesmaids
were Miss Martha Bowers, Of Washing
ton. D. C. Miss Adeline Hammond. OF
Washington, D. C., and Miss Louise Bulk
ley. Of Southport
Among the jewels worn by the bride
was a buckle containing forty-eiEht
diamonds set IN silver that was formerly
the property OF John Sobieski, King OF
Poland from 1914 70 1926. The bride grad
uated from the Cortlandt School IN
Bridgeport, the National Cathedral School
In Washington. D. c.. and from the Yale
Art School.
Mr.. Shepard graduated from Cornell
and later from the Yale Forestry School.
At present he is forester for tia Peunsyl-
vanla Railroad. with headquarters at Al
tOOna.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

A woman may be ever so stylish. but
she lacks the instinct which prompts
one to select suitable attire for every oc-
casion, she cuts a sorry figure at times.
! have seen several instances Of the kind
within year. I saw stunning looking
woman sweep into a railroad coach and
remain the point OF attraction for all
eyes for three hours, but when she tralIed
up the board walk OF a SKINNER hotel in
long-tailed princess gown with trans
parent yoke and sleeves and high-heeled
slippers, with the thinnest OF silk hosiery
even the men felt that the goddess had
descended from her pedestal and had
ceased to be interesting. l know one
man OF that mind at least, and he dotes
upon black and white the combination
worn by the goddess
II was worse on the day OF her de-
parture. She had worn several fetching
gowns during the week. but the black
and white silk reappeared on the morn
ing she started for homeland Il was cold
enough for heavy wraps. Her travelling
coat was Dongee and worthless as pro-
lection against weather. so she swallowed
coat. Even at that her lips were blue
and her nose was red because her feet
and ankles were unprotected aud she
had TO wait more than half an nour for
the train In a tiny station full OF
drafts
on the two memorable occasions when
/ made the ascent Of Mount Washington
there was snow on the summit and a
temperature down In the thirties. and on
both occasions I saw something to won
der at in feminine apparel One woman
wore fur coat which completely COW
cred hlmy summer frOck. but exposed
ankles incased in silk stockings and feet
whose soles were protected by leather
the thickness of sheet OF paper The
other was similarly dressed. but she con
sldered Il necessary TO Dig out her fancy
shoes which shriveled under the influence
or dampness and artificial heat till she
could hardly walk with them.
1 have an acquaintance who is nursing
a sprained ankle and getting horribly
bored with the confinement In her bed
room. She assembled a steep hill in com
parative safety on heels that were too
high for any but show purposes. but
found the descent another matter. II will
be many n day before she can walk on
any but low and broad heels. and they
will not be on low-cut shoes, at that.
The knowledge OF proper footwear for all
occasions is as important as the distinc-
ton between morning and evening attire
BETTY BRADEEN.
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Washington Herald Pattern Coupon.
To Save Confusion when Moving

From Woman's Home Companion for October.
II you are planning to move, prevent
confusion in placing furniture in the
new house in the following manner: In
leisure moments prepare a large card
for each room. TO be tackled to the out
side OF the door frame on moving day.
Assign number and mark a card for
each bedroom. Letter the other cards
with The names Of the other rooms. Then
prepare number OF smaller tags at
taching string 10 each Cor use baggage
tags). Mark enough to put on all furnf-
ture. trunks, or boxes with the name OF
the room into which each is to be put.
Show your movers the arrangement. and
there will be little or no error In placing
while no valuable time and strength will
be lost I'm directing
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08
All Seams Allowed.

An entirely new model for the suit Of
the growing boy Is here shown. consist
Ing OF Jacket and knickerbockers. This
viii be found TO DO just as cool as tho
Russian blouse suit. and is a pleasing
variation from that still popular model.
The jacket closes down the front with
large pearl buttons and the knicker-
bockers are gathered into the knees by
elastic, run through the wide hem-cas-
ing. The suit is adaptable to heavy linen
or khaki and Is worn with a detached
Elton collar OF heavy white linen and a
black or colored Windsor tie. The pat
tern Is In sizes-5 to 10 years. For a
boy Of years the suit requires 81 yards
Of material "a inches wide. Sls yards q
inches wide. 22s yards IS inches wide or
"a yards s. inches wide.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08
URGES NEW TERRITORY.

Col. Hoyt Would Obtain Permanent
Influence I'm the Orient.
Seattle, Oct. Recommending as a
means OF obtaining a permanent Ameri-
can influence In the Orient the establish
ment Of ar American territory, includ-
ing the southern islands OF the Philip
pines archipelago, Col Ralph W. Hoyt.
Of the Twenty-fifth United States In
fantry. former commanding officer Of the
department OF Mandanao. has rendered
his resignation as civil governor OF Moro
province. and has sent his final report 70
Washington.
Col. Hoyt has Just returned with HIS
regiment and is now commandant at Fort
Lawton.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08
Girl to Become Ranch owner.

From tbs Anaconda Standard
Miss Blanche Alma De Mers. OF Butte,
followed the popular procession 10 Mis-
soula and registered along with several
thousand others in the drawings for Flat
head land. Seven members Of the De
Mers family connection tried their luck,
but Blanche. the youngest in the family,
proved 20 be the one who carried the rab-
bits foot. She drew No. 10 in the con-
test and stands an excellent chance of
getting fine 100 acres Of land.
The whole Flathead reservation Is like
an open book 70 the De Mers family,
some members OF which have resided in
that section for many years Miss De
Mers will make the most of what fate
has awarded to her. file on as good a
piece OF land as her number can secure,
live near to nature for at least fourteen
months, and help make history for her
native State.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08
CAN DESTROY MOTHS.

New Hampshire inventor has patent
ed a device for destroying moths and
other flying Insects, consisting OF a COP
per basket 10 be suspended from an cleo
trio light Current flows through the
wires Of the basket. killing every insect
which the light attracts and drops into II.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-08
YOUTH TOOK NO CHANCES.
Kills Chum's Father, Who Threat
ened TO Stay.

ing 20 be something happen on this hill
tonight that none Of you will ever for
get" said Ralph Conover when he arrived
home last night A few minutes later he
seized his son Ralph and drew the back
OF knife blade across his throat
George Greenleaf. a chum Of the youth
ran out OF the house and got a rife. The
son broke loose and ran. and the father
started in pursuit As the father stepped
from the door a bullet killed him in
stantly.
Young Conover and Greenleaf are IN
jail. charged with murder.