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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20
Non Resident Notice.

Nellie Swift VS.. Jim Swift.
Pending in the Circuit Court of Obion
County, Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing from aft
davit attached to bill, which bill is sworn
to, that the defendant, Jim Swift, is a
nonresident of the State of Tennessee,
SO that the ordinary process of law con-
not be served upon him. 1t is there
fore ordered by the clerk of this court
and he is hereby required to appear at
the next term of this court, to be begun
and holden on the
First Monday in September, 1909,
at the courthouse in Union City, Tenn,
and plead, answer or demur to COM
plainants bill filed against him for d.
vorce, ON the % day of April, 1909, in
the Office of the clerk of this court, by
Nellie Swift, or the same will be taken
for confessed and proceeded with ex-
parte as to him.
This July 20, 1909.
]. A. REEVES, Clerk
By I. L. LANCASTER, D. G.
Lannom and Stanield, Attys. for
Complt. 90
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20
Civic League Supper.

The ladies of the Civic League gave a
very enjoyable entertainment on the
Court Square Tuesday evening last.
The grounds were very artistically light
ed with Japanese lanterns, rejecting
a rosy tinge to the many beautiful
maidens and handsome matrons who
were all busily engaged serving cakes
and ices until a late hour Owing to
the supper at Rives many were absent
that would have been in attendance,
but the news of rival entertainment so
near us reached the ladies too late
for them to postpone their supper
However, owing to the untiring efforts
of our worthy president, Mrs. Rice A.
Pierce, the affair was altogether a sue
cess financially The neat little sum of
$25 was realized clear of all expenses.
Thanking all the contributors who so
generously responded to our call for
funds so much needed in continuing
the work effectively begun by the Civic
League, we are A MEMBER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20
For County Judge.

J. M. Chambers, Esq, one OF the gooe
citizens of the Sixteenth Civil District
asks us to present his name to the read
ers of The Commercial as a candidate
for the office OF County Judge of Obion
County.
Mr.. Chambers is we'll known citizen,
having resided in the county for twenty
years. He has been successfully en-
gagged in farming in Number Sixteen
for a number of years. Some years ago
he taught school largely to his credit
and benefit of the scholastic district.
For sixteen years he has served his civil
district as Justice of the Peace and as a
member of the County Court. 1t is
naturally concluded that Mr.. Chambers
is familiar with all that appertalns to
the duties of the court and therefore
well qualified and equipped for the re-
sponsible position of County Judge.
Esq. Chambers has always been an
active member of the court, He has
served as bridge commissioner on sew
eral occasions and his reports have
served as an example to other members
of the court for splendid manage
ment and economy in bridge construc-
ton and Improvements.
Mr.. Chambers is esteemed as a citi-
zen, good Democrat, and, if nominate
ed and elected, he is pledged to the peo
pie of the county to use untiring en-
deavor in the discharge of his duty
We cheerfully present Mr.. Chambers to
the voters,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20

and keep repairing them from day to
day throughout the entire year. But it
seems that the roads are secondary mat
tiers. Farming, running threshing ma
chimes, ETC., come first, and if the con-
tractor has any time left he scratches
over his district and puts in his spare
time collecting from the hands and
hunting the commissioner to get what
the Trustee has on hand. Now not a
dollar has been turned into the hands
of the Trustee, yet the contractors have
been collecting ever since April. This
ought not to be the case and will have
to cease, if the roads are ever worked.
This statement is not given out in order
to criticise the commissioners or con-
tractors, but 1, being the author of the
law and having been called upon so Of
ten to make statement, make this
statement.
Below is the financial statement as
taken from the Trustees books:
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
w. E. Jackson ct al.


Pauline Henry and Courteney Henry,
defendants.
In the County Court of Obion County,
Tenn, before A. ]. Lawson, County
Judge.
Pursuant to a decree of sale in the
above-styled cause rendered on the 9th
day of August, 1909, | will expose to
sale, at or about l clock p. M, in front
of the courthouse door in Union City,
Tenn, on
Saturday, September 4, 1909,
the following property in Union City,
viz: One residence lot fronting to the
east on South Fifth street, 424 feet deep
by ga feet and 7 inches front. and bound
ed on the east by South Fifth street, on
the south by the residence of John Dick
Cloar, on the west by the "Winstead"
tract, and on the north by Squire Coles
residence, and being the same premises
recently occupied as a residence by the
late w. S. Jackson, deceased; also the
store-house lot of the late w. S. Jack
son, on which is located the store-house,
vehicle and implement building, barn,
ETC., said lot being 100 feet front by so
feet deep, and being bounded on the
north by Jackson street, on the east and
south by Sam Lowe, and on the west by
Troy street. Sold for division of pro-
ceeds. Terms-One-third (3) cash, the
balance in one and two years, with six
per cent interest, evidenced by note with
approved security with lien retained ON
property. Further particulars on day
of sale.
(21-3t S. F. HOWARD, Clerk.
F. J. Smith, Solicitor for Petitioners.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20
The Chapters

The Nashville chapters, United
Daughters of the Confederacy, have ex-
tended an invitation to the Leonidas
Polk Chapter of Union City to attend
the State Fair as the guests of the Nash
vile chapters. An invitation has also
been received from the Tri-State Fair at
Memphis by the united Confederate
choirs of Union City to attend that fair
In pursuance Of these invitations a
meeting of the Leonidas Polk Chapter
will be held Thursday of next week to
consider these important invitations.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20
LAND SALE.

F. j. Smith, administrator of John R.
Hovis, VS.. Sam Hovis ct al.
In the County Court of Obion County,
Tenn, before the Hon. A. J. Law
son, County Judge.
By virtue of decree of sale in the
above cause Of the date of August the
9th, 1909, will expose to sale in front
of the courthouse door in Union CITY,
Tenn, at or about l O'Clock p. M, on
Saturday, the 4th Day of Septem-
Der, 1909,
333 acres of land, more or less, situate
in the Sixth Civil District of Obion
County, Tenn, and bounded on the
north by Buchanan, on the east and
south by Dahnke & Coble formerly
Anselmo Harris, and on the west by
tract of 1863 acres that was set apart to
Mrs. S A. Hovis as the widow of John
r. Hovis, deceased, for her dover, and
being part of 50-acre tract conveyed
to John r. Hovis by t. ]. Polk and w.
A. Polk. Said land lies near Halls
mill and about two miles southeast of
the town of Polk; sold to pay the in
debtedness of the estate of John r.
Hovis. Terms-Up to $4,000, cash,
and any balance over this on a credit
of II months, evidenced by note bear
ing six per cent interest. Further par
ticulars on day of sale.
This August 10, 1909.
(21-3t) S. F. HOWARD, Clerk.
F. J. Smith, Solicitor for Petitioner.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

L. S. Parks, vs. Sam Hovis, Della Taft,
Knox Taft, Bette Taft, Allie May
Taft ct al.
In the County Court of Obion
County, Tenn, at Union City In this
cause, it appearing by affidavit that the
defendants, Della Taft, Knox Taft,
Bette Taft and Allie May Taft are nom
residents of Tennessee, they are there
fore hereby required to appear on or
before the first Monday in September,
1909, before the clerk of said court at
his Office in Union City, Tenn, and
defend the bill filed against them ct al
by L. S. Parker, or otherwise the bill
will be taken. as confessed. 1t is further
ordered that this notice be published
four consecutive weeks in The Union
City Commercial.
This the 9Th day of August, 1909.
S. F. HOWARD, Clerk.
F. ]. Smith, Solicitor for Petitioner.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20
The Temperature.

Mr.. Kinney, who has charge of the
local station of the Government Weather
Bureau, informs us that the thermome-
ter registered over 100 degrees last
Monday. For the entire heated spell
ending Monday the range was from SO
to 100. Tuesday the mercury dropped
ten degrees in this locality while the
Southwest was sweltering in heat.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20
First Cumberland Presbyterian
Church.

Regular services next Sunday, both
morning and evening. Services every
night next week at eight O'Clock. Rev.
w. M. Robson will come in some time
during the week and will have charge
of the services.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20

We guarantee our diamonds to be
what we say they are. We buy them
loose so that we may examine them
and weigh them exactly. People who
buv mounted stones have to take the
dealers guess at the quality and weight.
Bransford & Andrews.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20
From Geo. r. Kenney.

To the People of Obion County:
have been requested to give tabu-
lated statement of the condition OF the
road funds and short synopsis OF the
requirements of the Road Law, which
you will find
The fund derived from the tax on
property, 1908, to be used in working
the roads in 1909 is $18, 1882. The
amount from hands, if they have paid
this year, is $40, $4,000. Add these two
amounts and the total for working the
road, or its equivalent, will be $2S, $685.
80 for this 5000 year. Double this
for last (190S) year and you will see
that $57, 1926. "a will have been spent for
1908 and 1909 at the expiration of this
road year, which does not expire till
April l, 1910.
In Section of the law, the roads are
classified into 20, 80 and 40 feet wide,
between the bitches; the commissioners
are required to measure and keep rec
ord of each road, together with de-
scription of each bridge, and assign the
hands.
Section 6 provides, That all roads
shall be graded with one and one-half
inches to the foot fall from the center to
each SIDE and that they shall be ditched
on each side with good and sufficient
bitches so as to properly drain them,
and that such bitches shall be kept
open by the contractors through the en-
tire year.
Section Is provides, That all public
roads in the county shall be worked by
the contractor between the first day of
April and the fifteenth day of October
each year, and no work shall be done
before or after said dates except in cases
of repair.
Section IA provides, That the COM
missioners shall inspect the roads at the
end Of each month and shall pay the
contractor an amount not exceeding the
actual cost of such work.
Section 7 provides for the contractor
to warn in the hands (but not to collect
Communication or pay; don't forget this).
If the hands pay, it shall be paid to the
commissioner, and by him paid to the
Trustee of the County, and by him
placed to the credit of the district from
which it was collected. There is gen.
eral complaint throughout the county.
The law has been in force for over two
years; there is not road built in many
districts according to law, and yet you
will see that the money is gone. The
roads have not been measured and
classified and record has not been
placed with the County Clerk in some
of the districts, yet the commissioners
have uIdNu Cuoli pay LII hhSVoAS0'
take Number Six District. This year
the contractor has drawn 81 10000 and
if he has collected from the hands
$4,000, there is only 1907. so to finish
the roads, keep them in repair, and
build bridges and culverts for the next
seven months. Such condition should
not exist. The intention of the law is
that turnkey" job must be done be-
fore the commissioners pay. If the
contractor builds only 100 hundred
yards, let it be complete. 1t does not
mean to scratch over the entire district,
and further, it means to build the roads
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20
A Healthy Town.

A. Martin, sexton of the city ceme-
teries, reports no burials from the 18th
of July to Aug. IS. Mr.. Martin says
that we have not only the bestphysicians
in the world but the healthiest town in
Tennessee.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-20
COUNTY JUDGE.

CHAMBERS are authorized TO announce
J. NJ Chambers Esq, as a candidate for the office
of County Judge of Obion County, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-21

people down there in Clamecy?'
 "Win they?" cried Maugendre. Will they not. my dear Louveau? They have even thanked me for securing your services for them!"
 'fwho can those people be?' Old Louveau wondered; but old Maugendre only wrinkled up his eyes and said: "I will tell you in good time, In good time, my dear old Louveau." So all the family. Victor and Clara included. at last set off for Clamecy without knowing any more than that
 Maugendre led the way to the quay where there was moored a barge-but such a barge! A magnificent barge brand new and adorned with flags. She was just getting her last touches of varnish and the painters had cover ed her stern with canvas.
 Father Louveau had a queer sense of smarting in his eyes. He found il hard to speak. At last he managed to pull Maugendre's sleeve and Say huskily, But would not dare to steer so grand a boat. She Is too fine for me-
 Maugendre pushed him to the gang plank. The Crew came hopping to meet him. The Crew was strangely renovated in appearance. It was some time before the Louveaus realized that his splendor was due to a grand new wooden leg and brand new boat hook.
 Hardly had they all assembled by the side of the shining boat, when there came a burst of music and the vicar ap- peared at the head of a procession with banners
 We will christen her now" said Maugendre. chuckling with glee.
 The canvas dropped at the word In gold letters there shone out the name, La Belle Nivernaise."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-21

"She is yours!" cried Maugendrt seizing Louveau by the hand am shaking 1t like mad.
 "I cannot--it is impossible" stutten ed Louveau, trembling. and becoming pale and red by turns. :,
 You rnust!" cried Maugendre. Tt | I who am still in your debt. Yot saved my son, our son, for us!" The two men looked at each othe for an instant. Then suddenly thei embraced. kissed each other. lausnes and cried
 Then the vicar performed the chris tenlng ceremony grandly. good maj that he was. Victor as godfather Clara as godmother of the resplenden barge, stood before him hand in hand
 The memory of that was in ols Maugendres mind little later whet they sat over bottle of wine in thu cabin. After a momentous amount q winking and coughing he said with ( cunning smile;
 Here is the baptism finished. you reverence. When will the marriaa be?"
 Victor and Clara became as red a
 The wonderful success of old Mau gentre's joke inspired old Louvea9 ] Highly excited by a brilliant though | that came to him on the spot. on thu spot, you understand, without ant previous reflection or study, you mus know. he arose. leaned over his daugh ter Clara's shoulder. and with a smiIi that reached both his copper ringel ears, he shouted:
 Well. mother; Well. Clara! Nowi the time. Eh, then, Shall we taid Victor back to the magistrate's?'
 NEXT SUNDAYS ONE-PAGE CLAsl SIC WILL BE "MIDDLEMARCH," BY GEORGE ELIOT.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-17
The PRESIDENTS Desk.

II the thousands who sit in the pres.
ldents reception room in the White
House waiting for an audience. only
knew it, they might make the time
less monotonous by contemplating the
principal article of furniture, the ex-
ecutive's desk 1t is handsome and
massive, with wealth Of carving, but
its chief interest consists in its his
loric origin. You all know that Sir
lohn Frankli. went to discover the
north pole and never came back. His
good ship Resolute drifted in the cur.
rents Of the Arctic ocean, spared from
destruction in some mysterious man
uer, until she reached the waters OF
the shores Of Alaska, where some Amer
lean whalers boarded her and claimed
her. When she reached San Francis
co the United States bought her, re-
paired and refitted her, manned her
with an American crew. and sent her
to England with international compli-
ments The old ship was broken up
about 80 years ago. and from the
soundeet of her timbers a handsome
desk was made, by direction Of the
queen, to be presented to the then
president OF the United States. That
is the desk that stands in the presi.
dents reception room, and on 1t the
papers OF at least eight administers
tions have been written.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-17
VALUE IN WELL TRAINED MIND
Has Effect Too Frequently Unappre
eiated IN Social and Domes-
tic Relations.

Men often realize that a well-trailed
mind is great asset in business: yet
seldom do we see comment upon the
fact that 1t is also invaluable IN SO
cial and domestic relations. The
mind, after certain stage is passed,
works automatically in kindness as
In calculation. Nt
This is noticeable In the study OF
pronounced characters. Men are en-
abled to act quickly In emergency only
by intuition; and II follows that when
a man is habltually kind, or merclful,
or considerate. or all three, he will
be so In the crisis of his life.
Character Is matter OF slow forma-
ton. In pronounced form II is rare.
The average is mixture OF many
lines OF training; hence, vacillation.
The more pronounced, the more force
ful for certain effects.
1t is in babyhood that the formation
begins. and In the earlier years are
laid bases which after effort may
never be able to remove. Environ
ment. Of course. is one factor. The
child brought up in an atmosphere OF
kindness, courtesy, mercy. generosity.
etc, is likely, although not certain, to
remain so.
In any event, the main thought is
that we too frequently forget that
trained minds have possibilities be
yond money-making. The mind ia
ever a tyrant The money-grubber
cannot reform after certain period;
and he who has reached 40 generous
will find difficulty in becoming
mfser, even If so minded. when past
that period.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-17
.ASH|TAPARK

These hot days and beautiful moon
light nights tell us more plainly than
ever that we need park. The oppor-
tunity is knocking at our door, The
people must and win have pleasure
and recreation. Washita Park will fill
long felt want. The intentions and
purposes of the company are feasible
and practical. The prospectus are now
in the hands of the printers. which ex-
plain the plans of the compsny. An
opportunity is knocking at our door,
which we must improve, When the
solicitors call on you. subscribe liber
ally for shares Of stock. 1t will pay
you. we must be progressive, up to
date. We must have Washita Park
with all its beauty and attractiyeness.
THE WAsHITA POWER & TRAc.
TON COMPANY.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-17
An Washington PLAY. oeIs.

AT Washington, President Taft has
no monopoly on golf. for even the jap
anese ambassador is included among
the close students Of the ancient
game, and from present indications II
looks as II Chevy Chase win have to
be renamed the course OF all ma
lions"
An idea Of the unusual hold golf has
upon well-known men can be CLEANED
by glancing back at the seniors tourn'
ament at Apayamis last can, when
something like so men drove OF the
irst tee. The scores some Of the vet
Grams made that day wonld have done
credit to any tournament regular"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-17
SOME NEW BARGAIAS


A block o. ground l65x175, 4-room
house. well cave. cellar, east front
close in on Ninth street, bargain at
$1,000. or will divide this property and
sell the vacant lots at $3.50, terms If
desired or win sell house and lot for
$500.
A quarter Of block IN Askew addition
150x165 on Eighth street. close in at
5000 Another quarter of block in
Askew addition. well improved, 5.
room house. well cave and fruit trees.
at the low price Of 81, ,0e0.
AS an Investment and moneymaker
we have lot s5x165, with two houses
bringing In SIS per month, making an
annual income Of $3.50. This property
we win sell at $500, being more than
20 per cent on the Investment.
A handsome modern house on Iowa
avenue, 5 rooms, bath, pantry, electric
lights. etc. lot 50x1o5. for s2,550
81. SOC cash. balance terms.
A new Broom house close in on
Chickasha avenue for $3.50. Plenty
OF other bargains.
Tell us what you wa=t, we may have
II. II not. we will get 1t for you.
THE GLOBE INVESTMENT co.
1874 N. Third Street
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-17
Some Bargains

sToPl LOoKi THINK OF THE
THE GREAT FUTURE FOR CHICK.
AsHA OKLAHOMA. BUY CHICK
ASIA REAL ESTATE NOW, AND
SMILE lATER WHEN YOU HAVE
REALIZED THAT BIG PROFIT.
HERE ARE SOME NICE INVEST
MENTs.
/. Lot 5Ox165. 4-room house, east
front, nine blocks from business cen
ter Price. s1,4OO; terms.
2, 1OOx1e5, corner, Ar ON house on
South Eighth street. seven blocks from
Chickasha avenue. Price, $4,000; will
give good terms.
8. 5OxlOo feet and 4-room house
close in on Minnesota avenue. Price,
s. 800; terms.
4. l25xl65 feet. two d one half
blocks from Chickasha avenue This
is good business property. Price,
$4,000. Extra good terms.
.. Business lot on Fourth street,
between Chickasha and Kansas ave
nues. Price. $S,0O0S tern $.
6. Four-room. house, lot 10Ox165.
barn. good well, located in Rock Island
addition. Price. $500. VIII trade for
small farm.
Z. Some choice lots in Rock Island
addition, near factory site. Buy them
while they are cheap,
5. Six-room house and lot 5Ox165,
located a few blocks south on Sixth
street. All modern. Price, $2,SOO.
Eighty-acre farm ~ miles from city.
20 acres alfalfa. This is excellent land
and lies in nice shape. Price. $45 per
acre.
List your property with us, we will
sell II for you.
HARRIS g. HIGHT, Real Estate
Phone 12A. Room I over Oklahoma
Gate Bank.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-17

HELP WANTED.

Wanted Lady for responsible posi-
ton u Chickasha; moderate salary,
but permanent If services satisfactory.
For particulars. address in own hand.
writing Or call on Singer Sewing Ma.
chine Company. city. 15-st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-17

For Rent-Une 'front.' room. very cool
and nicely furnished. Phone 26O. 12-6t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-17
LET Me HANG YOUR PAPER.

do it right, at 25c per bolt, and
guarantee my work. Call phone 964,
at lli2 sosAh Thirteenth street. r. w,
Berry. e-2s-1 mo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-17
LOST AND FOUND.

I,ost-An Eastern Star degree pin.
pearl set. Finder return to 1114 Choc-
taw and receive reward. 15-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-17
FOR RENT.

For Rent-Fiveroom house. good els
tern. corner Tenth and Texas. Inquire
Q. X. Cab Office. 1O-6t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

Wanted-I have two teams, would
like to help put up hay in exchange
for hay. R. R. Lnman, 902 South
Ninth street. 1C 81