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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-07-20

his brains, can become indedendent,
but the man who will not try to learn
and who dispises book farming is
hopeless.
1.-The case supposed is simply i'm
practicable and prOves nothing
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-11-26
Closing Out Sale of Live Stock.

At my farm one mile north of Cayce,
KY, on the old DIR. Luten place, l will
offer for sale on Tuesday, Nov. 80, to
the highest bidder, the following de-
scribed live stock: Cromwell, Jr., one
of the best bred and finest saddle stall
lions in the State; two Jacks, as good as
can be found anywhere and splendid
breeders, one and the other 8 years
old; two nice mares, one gelding, one
young mule, also few farming imple-
ments and some harness.
This stock will be sold without reserve
or by bid, as am going out of the stock
business. 1t will pay you to attend this
sale. Sale begins at 10 a. m.
Terms-Credit of II months will be
given with approved security, with inter-
est from date. GEO. L. WHITE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-11-26

there is no doubt there is great dis
crepancy in that direction, that stock
holders take too much liberty with their
passes; that they not only pass their
families in the grounds at the fall meet
ings. but in some cases their relatives
and friends. No structures were made
upon the stockholders for this, but the
statement was made to show that the
stockholders themselves were not CIV
ing the association their interest and
support. In other words they forget
the interests of the association to show
their friends a courtesy, privilege they
are not really entitled to. Other opin-
ions we're that the business men OF
Union City, the stockholders and cltl-
zens immediate to the fair grounds,
were not, some of them, at all inter-
ested in the enterprise, and others with
only a half-hearted support. This is,
no doubt, true to great extent. Unless
those of the stockholders who live near
the grounds give the fair their united
effort it is natural to conclude that the
stockholders who live some miles away
will not be stimulated to do the same
thing. There are other reasons why
Obion County is Handicapped in the way
of interesting the public in our fairs,
but in our opinion these are largely
imaginary We refer to local and po-
litical rivalries. They do not figure to
the extent that some people think. The
thing most lacking in that particular
is the failure of the stakeholder directly
concerned in offering the invitation and
the courtesies that he does to his own
people. 1t is not that the stakeholder
is not inclined to extend these favors,
but that he is afraid they will not be
accepted in the right spirit. Much of
this could be overcome by the proper
effort and the laying aside of false
sentiment.
We are saying these things, making
a breast of everything, in order that all
concerned may come to a more thor
ough understanding and an easier way
to overcome the obstacles that are in
the way of our fair meetings.
Now there is another question which
has operated to a great extent against
the success of our fair. A great many
have complained that the purses for
speed and ring events are too large and
the premium on other things too small.
We have studied the fair problem con-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-11-26
To Get Behind the Fair.

The stockholders meeting of the West
Tennessee Fair Association Tuesday af-
ternoon developed a great many facts
which may be surprising to many of
our citizens. In the first place every
body knows that our fair enterprise has
not been a money-making investment.
AT the same time it is acknowledged
to be the most extensive annual exhi-
bition of any county fair in West Ten
nessee. The grounds and buildings
probably represent twice the outlay in
capital and Improvements that have
been made at any other point in the
same section. The track this year was
said to be almost equal to the condition
of many associated race tracks. The
Woman's Building has always eXcelled
any ever seen at a county fair and yet
the fair meetings have not shown any
earnings. There has been no loss, as
some may suppose, but the earnings
have not been sufficient to pay for the
improvements. The next question
naturally concerned the management,
but no one had criticism to make
upon the officers of the association. In
fact the president and his associates
were complimented upon the work they
had done, upon their efforts to give us
a good fair and upon their success in
the undertaking, although not in the
way of dollars and cents, but in the ex-
tent and quality of the exhibition
1t was shown that the West Tennes-
see Fair Association at Union City paid
twice as much annually in premiums
as other fair associations in the same
circuit More than that it was shown
that our fair association paid twice the
amount in premiums listed in another
one of the association catalogs in the
same circuit. These are not only state
ments. They can be verified by the
figures published. So it cannot be said
that we do not have enough attractions
or exhibits to draw the crowds.
1t was suggested by one speaker, and
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-11-26
Bankrupt Sale OF Personal Prop.
erty.

On Wednesday, the 8th day Of De-
cember, 1909, within legal hours, at
the Office of the Hardy Grain Com
pany, on First street, Union City, Ten
nessee, and at the mill building on
the M. & 0. Ry., the undersigned
trustees in bankruptcy of the Hardy
Grain Co. will offer for sale to the high
est bidder for cash, at public outcry, the
following described personal property,
to-wit: All the Office furniture, consist
ing of several standing and fold top
desks, typewriters, typewriter cabinets,
letter presses, adding machine, one Gam
meter multigraph, check protectograph,
and most anything needed in well ap-
pointed business office. Also lot of
new rubber and leather belts, second-
hand pulleys and shafting one second
hand Fairbanks gasoline engine, 13 h.
p, floor scales and wagon scales, large
lot of new and secondhand burlap
wheat and corn bags and white cotton
meal bags, bleaehed and unbleached,
all sizes, large lot of cob meal, outfit
for blacksmith and wood shops, one
wheat fan and grader, one gray horse
and one as good as new Milburn dray
wagon, one pair of good dray harness,
a large lot of miscellaneous personal
property belonging to the Hardy Grain
Co. connected with the operation of the
mill. Said property is sold by order of
the court.
S. WADDELL, Secretary
Board of Trustees of the Hardy Grain
Co., Bankrupt. 66-2t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-11-26
The Daughters.

The John B. Gordon Chapter, U. D.
c., enjoyed meeting at the home of
Mrs. Sam Parkman last Friday after
noon. Mrs. Parkman proved an ideal
hostess. A delightful AFTERNOON menu
was daintily served.
During the business session Mrs. Chas.
Burchard read the following card with
cut of the Old Soldiers Home):
Mrs. Chas. Burchard, President John
B. Gordon Chapter, U. D. C.-Dear
Madam: Arbor Day will be observed
Nov. 80 at the Soldiers Home. Can
your Chapter send a tree and picture of
Confederate General for presentation
then? The funds of the Home COM
mittee are very low now. If your Chap
ter can help any it will be very much
appreciated, Fraternally,
Mrs. ALEXANDER B. WHITE,
Member Home Committee. I"
After reading the above, the Chap
ter decided to send SIS. 90 for the Home
committee and a small amount to Mr..
Dickens, the old soldier from here.
The next meeting will be social af-
fair, 6 O'Clock dinner at the home of
Mrs. Embry Church in the north part
of the city, at which each member is
requested to relate or read war story.
This viii be Thursday, Dec. 2.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-11-26

tors for like amount, and so it is prob
able at the next meeting of the direc-
tors plan will be adopted whereby all
the indebtedness will be liquidated be-
fore the next meeting and the associa-
ton will open up next year with clean
page to its credit
On with the fair and let the enthusi-
asm be unconfined
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-11-26
Thanks.

Caldwell's Book Store desires the Com
mercial to convey its thanks to the many
patrons for the many favors received
during the year, with the reminder that
the best line of books, stationery and
sundries to be found any where can be
seen at its store. A fine line Of holiday
goods coming.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-11-26
Oysters any style at Dahnke's
Public Sale.

On Saturday, Dec. 4, 1909, 1 will sell
to the highest bidder at my home, one
mile southeast of Union City, Tenn,
one mare, 6 years old, one yearling
mule, two horses, two sows and pigs,
two cultiyators, two sulkey plows and
other farming implements. Sale to be-
gin at 10 O'Clock. Terms made known
on day Of sale. G. B. WHITE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-11-26
Married.

Mr.. Chas. Reid Campbell and Miss
Flora Jones were married Tuesday night
at the Palace Hotel in this city by Esq.
Sacra. The young people came to Union
CITY for their Gretna Green.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-11-26
Renew Your Subscriptior

The time of year has arrived to renew
your subscription to your magazine.
We are agents for, magazines or can
give you club rates.
D. P. CALDWELL, Book Dealer.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-11-26

If you want to give a pinture to a
friend or relative this Christmas who is
somewhat of an art connoisseur, you
will have to get it from Southworth s
picture and photo shop.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-11-26
Ladies' Trimmed Hats at Half
Former Prices
Greatest Saving Chance of the Year

This unusual bargain offering embraces every trimmed hats
big millinery section and presents about 400 of the
seasons most popular models The immense number of
shapes and styles combined with the wide range of prices
which just half provides field for satisfaction and
economy in selection never Before offered in Tnion Civ
We have had the largest millinery business this season ever
known this and wish to absolutely close out evev
trimmed hat at once before the holiday trade commences
Can you afford miss this great opportunity of buying
new hat at just HALF PRICEp
MOrgan-Verhine Company.
S-See our big underwear and bed clothing announcement
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-10
SEEKING SIDEWALK
FENCE In BROAD STREET.
To Safeguard Pedestrians at
Busy Four Corners.

AS a means of further safeguarding
pedestrians. members of the Fourth
Ward Improvement Association win
advocate this afternoon a fence for
Broad street.
1t is the plan of the originator of the
idea to have a railing built between the
car tracks in Broad street north of
Market for a hundred feet or so. Such
a railing, it is eontended. would, pre-
vent many accidents caused by those
who step in front Of trolley oars after
alighting from others. III use of Mul-
berry street for Kearny and other ears
win be urged.
Invitations to the meeting have been
issued, and citizens Interested in
municipal reform are urged to attend.
It is to he held IN the Builders and
Traders Exchange building, IS Clinton
street.
The following passage occurs ia the
Invitations, which / signed by DR..
Charles r. kraemer:
.Remembcr tho Fourth ward Is the
hub Of the cilssJthe. entrance gate for
the strangers Mo arrive at III busy
railroad aepots; the. boat landings for
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-10
STATE
DEMOCRATS WILL
ATTEND POW-W0N
Big Local Delegation to Particle
pate in Campaign Confer
ence at Trenton.

A big delegation from ESSEX county
will leave for Trenton tonlorrow to at
tend a Democratic conference in the
Trenton House. The object ofthe con-
ference is to have representative men
Of the party discuss plans preparatory
to the approaching gubernatorial cam
paign.
The conference win be followed by
an informal dinner at G o'clock, az
which the following, among others,
nave been invited to make brief adj
dresses: Woodrow Wilson. George $.
Silzer, Howard CarroT, II. Otto Witt
penn, William Hughes, Clarence h..
Cole, Frank S. Katzenbach. jr.. and
James r. Nugent. Members of the
Democratic State and auxiliary com-
mittees, officers and members OF the
executive committee of the Federation
of Democratic Clubs, chairmen Of DEM
ocratic county committees. members
and members-elect of the Legislature,
editors of Democratic newspapers and
interested Democrats generally have
been invited to attend.
The following from Essex county
have signifed their intention of at
tending: Mayor Haussling. City Coun-
sci Nugent. Colonel E. L. Price, Sena-
tor Harry V. Osborne, Alexander I.
Reilly. Valentine Braun. Edward II.
Wright, George II. Lambert, John f.
Monahan. Moses Relchman. William
Dlmond. Adolph Fisch. Tyler Parlnly.
T. e. Burke. Elmer A. Day, DR.. ]. =.
McGuinness, job J. Mooney, Richard
]. Franz, William Dignan, Frank j.
Boettner. Charles f. Herr, Simon
Hahn. James p. Wiseman. Jacob Il.
Newman. Edward A.. Eaton, Washing
ton NJ. Cross, john z. Manning, NJ. a.
Mullin, Fred Steck, James F. Hyland,
Francis A. Corbett, Louis L.. Langfeld,
p. j. Gum, T. A. Adams, Otto G. We'll
rum and John l.. Cox. of Montclair;
Edward HART, Charles w. Brown,
William J. Murray, E. Tracy Lanter-
man and Arthur G. Hyde. of East Or
ange; Frank A. O'Connor, of West Or
ange: Isaac S%hoenthal, Daniel A.. Du-
gan and Lawrence p. Fell. of Orange;
Jar s p. Mylod, of Glen Ridge; Henry
+. Baclkus and DIR. Bond, of Caldwell,
and Walter I. Mccoy. Of South Orange.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-10

all car lines lead to, in and around our
ward: we have large manufacturing
and mercantile establishments and
some of the largest office buildings and
financial buildings within our confines,
The banking centre. the Wall Street OF
Newark. is found here. We. therefore,
should be proud to make this ward the
c~leanest, most developed, best paved
and lighted section of Newark"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-10
MOTHER DEFENDS
MRS. ZIMMERMAN
As INSANE IN SUIT
Aged Woman Is Chief Witness at
Divorce Trial of ex=Bi=
cycle Champion.

Letters. introduced with a view of
showing the unbalanced mind Of the.
defendant, were the principal objects
Of interest today in Vice-Chancellor
Elnery's court, when hearing was re-
sumed in the divorce suit of Arthur \.
Zimmerman, the former worlds cham
pion bicycle rider, against his wife,
Grace. In his petition Zimmerman,
who, when IN his prime was the idol Of
the sporting world, and called tho
only 'Zim,'" makes statutory charges
and anne four men, referring to n
as Toronto
Denial of the husbands charges is
made in the wife's answer, and the
fact set up that she has been of I'M
sound mind for a number Of years, and
is now in the care of her mother, Mrs.
Mary a. Riley. of Troy, n. Y, who is
acting as guardian ad Item in the
suit. A
Mrs. Riley. Nhite-haired and care
worn, was the principal witness called
by the defense today, and with ques
tons gently put was led to tell the
story of her daughters troubles.
1T was as far back as 1901, the year
she was married, that ] noticed signs
Of something wrong with pei, mind.
said the mother in a low Voice. she
sent queer letters to me in which she
told OF meeting prominent statesmen
whom she rad never cen"
Here one Of the letters was introduced
and read by counsel. 1t was dated July
10, 1904. and read:
Dearest Mother:
Looked for James last. evening.
but fancy, after dining with Senator
Murphy and Anthony Brady at El-
beron, was induced TO remain over
night. owing TO the fast approach of
Il thunderstorm Governor Hill
called for about ten minutes. while
ON his way. Love and kisses
GRACE
Mrs. Riley continued that at ono
time her daughter a deliberately APP
piled q match to the curtains of an
III -fashioned bed in the home of her
son-in-law in New York and nearly
caused a serious fire. She also wrote
of being engaged to a brother of Cecil
Rhodes, the South African millionaire.
and that the latter had promised to
give her SO, 000.0 900.
AT one time. when telling of the
strange actions Of her daughter. Mrs.
Riley broke down altogether. and it
was necessary to take a short recess
until she recovered. From that time
on she continued her story in a quaver-
ing voice.
AS in nearly all the stories OF marital
woes hat are told in the Chancery
Court, considerable amusement was
by one of the witnesses, Edward
Molsoh, a brother-in-law of the de-
PENDANT.
In speaking of Mrs. zimmerman's
condition, he said she was suffering
exaggerated ego a term made
by the insanity experts in tho
Thaw trial.
DR.. James II. Mckenna. of Troy,
family physician for the Rileys. said
the defendant was suffering from pa
resis and was exceedingly fond of illu-
sion and grandeur.
One of the men named in the former
hearing was a bartender for thinner
at his hotel at Point Pleasant,
and who was accused of sending love
letters to ms Zimmerman.
WA
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-10
BREAKS LEG IN FALL FROM WAGON.

Henry Bilber. a negro, As years old. of
SO Vincent street. a driver for II. Stacy
smith. of 565 Ferry street, fell from his
at the Plank road bridge last
night. breaking his leg just below the
knee. He was found by John Ward, OF
sis Summit street. who notified the po-
lice of the Third Precinct. Bilber was
sem to st. James's Hospital.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-10

Mems go Sweater Coats al 1.oJ
Mems 400 Sweater Coats ut $50
Mems 800 Sweater Coats at 800
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-10
FEAR CAR FERRY is LOST.

CoNNEAUT, Dec. 1o.-rhe car ferry
Ccnneaut, carving a large crew and
possibly a few passengers, is two days
overdue. 1t is believed the ferry has
been lost.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-10

Boys 1.50 Sweater Coats at 1.27
Boys 200 Sweater Coats at go
Boys $50 Sweater Coats at 2.63
VI ems Furnishing Department., Main Floor.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-10
Clearance Women's and Misses Goats and Suits
$500 to 5000 Tailored Coats

We are doing a great business in Goa
Witnesses new additions to the assortment
broadcloth. ~caraculs and choice diagoHals in 1
eolors; low roll collar. side fastening effect
fronts SO popular this season: and the
regulation reYer or Siiaw ri collar models.
all sizes. misses and ladies'. These offered
tomorrow belong in the usual $500 10 sso.to
classes, special
Third Floor.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-10
$500 to 5000 Tailored Suits

Other departments are crowding into the
day g~oods-exit the suits TO accommodate:
all up to the minute in style and every ont
stamp for worthiness. Cheviots, worsteds.
tToadcloths: black. navy, gray. green and
n number of new coiors. best Of satin
linings and superior tailoring: have been
until this sale. $500. $3.50 and sS1to, now
for quick clearance.
Third Floor.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-10

This sh3 wing Of new PeIsiai
pers. Have the appearance o.
open-emd large silk searfs. ia a
iinations aud stripes; n perfect
Persians. with satin stripes; tn
have been prolrced this seas.
very best ever sold ct the io'
dow display. each ........-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-10
IouD A-NNOUNcHMENT.

Fearl-Ycs. | heard of Bellies engage
ment all ovcr the neighhorkood.
Ruby-You did. Why, Belle promised
not to whisper ii TO a soul.
Fearl-Aoh. she didn't whisper it-sbe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25

 IS ASSAULTED .Summerfield Man Is
 Held. R. Bs sATER IS THE VICTIM Sl .ral Negroes Held for a Daring E Crime. fE Dallas County Man Attacked Late At Night While on way Homo
 From HI. Place of
 Rusiness.
< Bs sATER IS THE VICTIM

Selma, Sept. 24-{Special)-R B. Cater. postmaster at oullnierfieid and conducts a general merchandise store h connection with 1t. was held up, robbed and muruerously assaulted py several negroes late iast night as ne was on ms way home from his place of business.
 MT. cater lives about a quarter of a mile from the post office and when ne closed hIs store last nIgnt as mas osen custom Tor years, ne paced the money which he had taken in during the day in sack and with the money In one hand and a pistol in the other, started for his home. He had gone apout half the distance when he was attacked by several negroes. wno his nIm over the head with a, stick sev- eral times. Alter robbing him they plcked the unconscious nan up and threw him over a hedge along the road into field and where he was Iound several hours later.
 Eariy this morning sheriff Doherty was notified of the robbery and as- sauit and left for the scene of the crime with deputies.
 MT. Caters condition Is considered serious and many are of the opinion that he will not recover. An cary re- port of the robbery here this morning Was to the effect that Mir. Cater had been killed by those who robbed him
 During today officers arrested More- land and Arthur Moore, James Moore and Pastal Crutton, negroes There Is no evidence aginst the negroes, but their aclions were suspicious and they were arrested and brought to Selma and placed in jail.
 I When MT. Cater left his store TOT his home last night he had in the lit- tie sack which he carried in his hand about y75. Of this amount $4S be- longed to the United States and was money which he had taken in at the post office, The remainder Of the money was his own.
 The news of the robbery caused con siderable excitement among the res dents of Summerfield this morning when 1t became known. MT. Cater has been a resident of that place for c great many years and Is one or ths towns oldest, inhabitants.
 1Mr. Cater has, been in the habit fol wears of, taking home with him al night the money which he took in a the post office and in his store during the day. Those who robbed him las night were familiar with this habii and attacked him before he had chance to use his pistol.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-25
KILLS HIS KINSMAN
DISPUTE OVER CROPS ENDS
 FATALLY.
Georgian Planter is shot Through Head
 By Brother-in-Law After Quarrel In An Open Field,

wrightsville. Ga, Sept 24--D. B Fields. one of the weafthiest planters of Emanuel county died at his home at Adrian. Ga, while his brother in-law. M. J. Webb Is a prisoner in the jail here as the result of fight between the two men in an open field near Adrian last night
 The two men jointly owned farm and disputed over the division of the crops At first they fought with fists but webb ended the trouble by draw ing his pistol and shooting his kins- man through the head.
 Fields dropped unconscious to the ground while Webb. 1t is said. declared his intention not to submit 10 arres. He was not taken into custody until today. Fields brother Is sheriff oi Emanuel county.