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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
Congressional Comfort.

Why members of Congress complain
of heat during the summer is not easily
understood Certainly the Capitol and
the two marble palaces devoted one to
the Senate members, the others to those
of the House, are as cool as science and
persistency can make them. In the
great domed home of craftsmanship,
enormous machines and tons of ice are
used daily to cool the atmosphere OF the
building. There are fans Of every kind.
There is all possible ventilation. The
thermometers never show above 20,
which is certainly not excessive. On
the Senate side, there are ices ever ready,
at the public's expense, for members.
Great tubs of lemonade and the soft
drinks are kept within easy reach of
ALL There is no hotel or other public
building in the world on which SO much
money is spent, or with SO many ex-
pensive contrivances for the bodily COM
fort of Congressman. OF course out in
the streets of Washington the weather
is for long spells very hot. But so it is
in pretty much every other city in the
land. To go from Washington for in
stance to Nashville, Atlanta, Birming-
ham, st. Louis or Kansas City, and ex-
pect anything better would be like a
transfer from the frying pan to red-hot
Goals. The truth is, nine-tenths of the
members of both houses of Congress
are far more comfortable in Washington
city than they would be at home. 1t is
for other reasons that they are dissatis
fed. Most of them want to get busy
fence-fixing. Others have Chautauqua
engagements. Still others want to save
the extra money that living in Washing
ton requires them to spend. Very few
will seek cooler chimes when the adjourn
ment comes. The government, thus,
assuredly does treat its public officials
with much kindness Especially, to
emphasize, is this true of Congressman.
They simply vote every expenditure
which gives any promise to them OF
added comfort or increased luxury. 1t
is, therefore, with some Impotence that
we read of their grumblings Of oyer-hot
Washington. News Scimitar.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13

ing forces Of the Senate to the trusts,
and, for that reason alone, the people
went direct to him. 1t was q natural
thing to do, but it was a dangerous
thing.
In time of great stress, a man as
popular as Roosevelt in the chair OF the
President, but less a Democrat than he
is, would find it just as easy to make
himself Caesar as did Julius, who at
tanned prominence as a champion of the
people, and then established a condition
of benevolent despotism, which later
degenerated into heart-crushing ty
ranny.
When law makers serve those who
elect them; when they cease playing the
demagogue, and when their work shows
they not only have character, but they
also have intelligence, they may win
back from the people that respect which
they have in a great measure lost.
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13

not observed. The interests Of the pub
lie are at stake and the people have q
right to know why this commission has
not done something.
No wonder there are rumblings and
mutterings in the distance. This paper
does not pretend to say that the West
Tennessee Land Company has no good
titles to the lands Of Reelfoot Lake, but
it does say that there is no good reason
why these titles should not be investi-
gated. The Supreme Court has never
passed upon the validity of these titles.
We understand the Chancellor has
passed upon the rights of claimants
known as the West Tennessee Land
Company. But no court has made
thorough investigation of these titles,
as far as we know. The fishermen,
who have so long piled their vocation
uninterrupted on the lake, the neigh
bors and the people of the county gen
orally have a right to know the facts In
the case. If the titles are good let the
proper authorities proclaim them so; if
not good let it also be made known, and
then let the State act accordingly under
the provisions of the new law.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
Coming Into His Own.

Judge Felix W. Moore came down
from Knoxville last week to visit his
family and friends in the city. Judge
Moore is a candidate for Democratic
nomination to the Court of Civil APP
peals, which position he is now holding
by appointment, and the prospects are
that he will make a strong race. Judge
Moore is rapidly gaining reputation in
the State as one of the ablest jurists we
have, a fact which has already been
conceded for some time by the bar of
West Tennessee. This does not mean
that Judge Moore has made any rapid
or uncertain strides into prominence,
but that his ability is gradually receiy-
ing general recognition He is now
spoken Of as one of Tennessee's ablest
and foremost justices, and the probable
tiles are that he will be returned to the
bench by popular majority.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
A Clean Town.

The Civic League of this city is do
ing much to improve the appearance
and sanitation of our town, and they
need the support and cooperation of
every good citizen to accomplish the
desired results and to assist the city
council in whatever way they can to
bring about the much needed reform.
The sewerage system is being agitated
already, and that is good, and it ought
to be built as soon as practicable, but
what we as a town need right now, this
month and next and for all time to
come, is cleaner town, and if any
body will take the trouble to 60 down
some Of the streets and alleys they will
see that this is true.
The writer has heard of some cases
where the back yards had not been
cleaned for several months, and this
thing ought not to be allowed The
city council should at its next meeting
draw an ordinance compelling the clean
ing up of all back yards and out houses
at least once every ten days and to have
inspectors to see that it is done, and in
case of refusal or neglect the parties
should be summoned before the Mayor
for violation of the sanitary ordinance.
And again, all refuse and scavenger
hauling should be carried safe dis
lance from the city and cremated. All
of this can be done if we will put our
ideas together and get to work.
CITIZEN.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13

Tenn, and Mrs. Masengale married 9
man named Hutchinson, and the lattei
died 20 or 80 years ago.
The heirs Of this lady are entitled to
an interest in the estate Of her brother,
Sebren Robinson, who died in this
county, but their relatives have lost
sight Of them, and they have not come
forward to claim their interest in the es-
tate.
If you know Of any of the descend
ants of Eliza Robinson, please send this
letter to them, and ask them to COM
with us at once.
Yours very truly,
WALKER & BAKER.
Cleburne, Tex, August 7.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
Credit to the Association.

One of the advertising patrons of the
West Tennessee Fair Association cata-
logue and premium list, the White
Branch Shelton Hat Co., Of st. Louis,
writes as follows concerning the cata-
logue:
Messrs. Morgan Verhine Co., Union
City, Tenn. Gentlemen: Enclosed find
check to cover ad. in the fair catalogue.
We looked through this catalogue, and
certainly think it was nice edition and
reflects great credit on the association.
Hope it will be the means of advertising
more extensively the Beaver brand.
Kind regards,
WHITE BRANcH-SHELToN HAT Co.,
L. 0. BRANCH, Pres.
Use Dahnke- Walker Milling Co. Jer-
sey Cream Flour, home product, and
guaranteed.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
Looking For Heirs.

The Editor of the Weekly Newspa-
per, Union City, Tenn.-Dear Sir:
Many years ago Eliza Robinson mar
ried Mr.. Cisco, at New Market, Ala.
and had two daughters, one named Sa-
rah and the other Beatrice. Mr.. Cisco
died and his wife married Mr.. Masen-
gale and they moved to 0bion County,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.

GoLDEN.-We are authorized to announce H.
NJ. Golden as a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Obion County, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party,
REEvES.-We are authorized to announce J.
A. (Alva) Reeves a candidate for Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Obion County, subject to the action
of the Democratic party
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
COUNTY COURT CLERK

BONDING have the authority to announce r.
H. Bond as a candidate for County Court Clerk of
obion County, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party
TALL.EY.-We are authorized to announce c.
S. Talley Il candidate for County Court Clerk of
obion County, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
FOR MAYOR.

ALEXANDER-We are authorized to announce
S. S. Alexander as a candidate for Mayor of I'm
ion City. Election in January, 1910.
REYNOLDS-We are authorized to announce
j. c. Reynolds as candidate for Mayor of Union
City Election in January 1910.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
CHANCELLOR.

McKINNEY--We are authorized to announce
Colin P. Mckinney, Esq, of Ripley, as a candi-
date for Chancellor of the Ninth Chancery Divi-
sion, subject to the action Of the Democratic
Marty
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
COUNTY JUDGE.

LAWSoN-We are authorized to announce A.
J. Lawson as candidate for reelection to the
office of County Judge for obion County, subject
to the action of the Democratic party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
FoR SHERIFF..

HoLLoWAY-We are authorized to announce
j. F. Holloway as a candidate for Sheriff of obion
County subject to the action of the Democratic
nartV
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
REGISTER.

CHAPEI.-We are authorized to announce J. NJ.
(Marvin) Chapel as a candidate for reelection to
the office of Register of Obion County. subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13
TRUSTEE.

WoRLEY-we are authorized to announce G.
w Worley as a candidate for reelection to the
office of Trustee of Obion County, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-08-13

Call 150-Union City Ice & Coal Co. :
and get summer prices on coal.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-01-21

Prominent Sioux CITY Flra liz
vests In Parma Fruit Lands.

Mr. +. q. Johnson. secretary 0
the idaho Land Co., Of Siou,
! City, Iowa, have concluded a dea
whereby they come into posses
sion Of 600 acres al the best fruit
land IN this valley. at which 326
acres were purchased of @. i.
Cunningham, and $50 from How,
ard Sehreer The Sebree deal was
concluded some time ago, and
the Cunningham deal ouly last
week. the price paid being 1884,
$50,
Mr.. Johnson infarma US
that every available acre will be
planted with trees and that the
company which he represents
will not spare cash to make it the
premier orchard OF Idalao-sthat
means much in this section.
They viii immediately com
menoe building, fence around the
entire tract, improve buildings
and otherwise get the premises
in condition to properly handle
an orchard OF the size they have
IN contemplation.
Mr.. Johnson and his wife are
now domiciled at Hotel Illinois,
and will remain here for two or
three months until things are in
ship-shape and II competent SUI
pelintendent is secured to look
after their interests. Eventually
they contemplate becoming per.
manent residents OF this $50
days sunshine at Parma, Idaho.
It is with pleasure that the
HERALD annunces the loS ating
of these good citizens as itmeans
additional prosperity to an al
ready nature blessed country.
Men and teams with frcsnos
have already been engaged and
the place in the spring will be in
shape for planting. Their inten-
ton is to make this an orchard
OF worth. They will ride no hob
by, but give the apple, pear,
prune, cherry, etc, u fair chance
for their living.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-01-21
Former Parmaiia lnhe
Fortune,


M. qilhride this week received
news from his sister In Ireland
that he has fallen heir to a valu-
able estate in his native land:
The property oonaists OF a pro-
duotiye farm, decided to him on
condition that he return to his
native home and take care of his
invalid sister. OF course, Mike
hates to leave Emmett, but-well
we'd go, too, under the oircum-
stances. He and his family will
leave in three or four months
Emmott Index.
Mike has many friends around
Parma. where he formerly lived,
who will be pleased to learn of
his good fortune. and wish him
many years to enjoy it.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-01-21
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

II. \ Blackwell shipped q car
load OF cattle to the Portland
markets Friday. They had heen
held here for several days wait
ing for the blockade on the q. r.
Il N. to be cleared,
Tanner.& Smith Ga. in 100, L
building Tor staple and fancy
groceries.
A heavy freight engine and
tender left the tracks at Caldwell
Friday, delaying the "pony" for
q couple ofhours.
For lamps, glass waro and
crockery, SEQ Tanner X Smith
Go.
For sale,--A few ,hoioe young
milk COWS. All fresh.
1-21.4t John Rasmussen.
The DALLES Hard wheat
-four at Tanner & Smith Co.
Take advantage OF the special
discount the Herald offers you
each Monday on Rutter Wrap
pers.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-01-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DFpAnrMnNT or rnE INrnRloR

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
u. s. Land Office at Burns, Oregon,
December 2e, 1908.
Notice is hereby gwen that George
Franks, Of Watson, Oregon, who, on
October ?. 1901 made homestead entry
No. 1909, Serial No. oll67, for VIZ
NW14, Nis SwL, Section %, Township
20 sonth, Range A East, Willamette
Meridian, has filed notice of iuten.
ton to make Final five year Proof, to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before B. w Malkey, County
County Clerk of Malheur County, at his
office at Vale, Oregon, on the sth day OF
February, 1909
Claimant names as witnesses:
Benjamin Franks, John NJ. Anderson,
Edward Loge, Arthur J. Shaver, all Of
Watson, Oregon.
VIM. Fare,
Register
First Publication, January ?, 1905.
Last Publication, Januray 80, 1909.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-01-21

Tuesday resolution was IN
trodnced in the Idaho Legislature
memorializing congress TO r.
tain the tariff on "lumber WOO.
lead and hides" 1t was rustet
through the house, but struck q
snag IA the senate, and, so iar,
has Iailed OF passage. 1t looks
like an administration measure
designed to repay the lumber
Srust for the support OF the re-
publican party in north Idah,
the last campaign. With th,
whole OF Idaho in tie grasp o
the lumber trust, it would be til,
height OF Jolly TO remove the tar
1T from lumber aud enable Cana
dian lumber to come in at prices
within reach of our farmers an,
others who pay tribute to thi
rotten combine.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-01-21

The iufunt child al John De
vault died this mnming oil pneu-
nonnla. Funeral services will be
held at the church at q %. M, to-
morrow, lnterment will he made
in the OddiaIlows' cemetery.
Mrs. A. j Mitchell returned
Yesterday from an extended visit
with her daughter, Mrs. @. l..
Clark. at Eugene, Ore.
Ernest Martin. otherwise
known as Brick, A" fell on the Ice
lase week and sustained beauti-
| full black eye. On Thursday he
further decorated his facial fea-
lures by belly clustering down
the hill in front OF the school,
house and running full speed In.
70 DR.. Cluen's fence. DR., Cluen
patched him up to the best ofhia
ability, and "Briokn IL now a
full dedged edition OF NYounQ
America" after u Fourth of July
celebration The only portion OF
his lace not covered by sticking
plaster, bandages, goggles, alb
sorbent cotton, CITE, Is his grin.
When You want good ham, ha.
con, dry salt meat, and lard ask
'or Sw fits. Always on hand at
Tanner & Smiths.
Makes rich, red blood, restful
sleep, bnildsstrong healthy It's
sue-ateady nerves, perfect diges-
ton and assimilation. Keeps
vow well and happy. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets,
30 cents. j. Mcintosh.
In a fight Monday nighta man
by the name OF Horton bit q
chunk off Neil O'Donnell's left ear.
SO far no arrests have been
made.
When we went to press last
week ice men were busy gather
ing the only ice OF the winter,
md there was ten inches OF snow
on the ground. Today there is
neither ice nor snow, and farmers
are getting ready to begin spring.
blowing. Great Is Idaho and the
gentle Chinook.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-01-21
PARMA GUN CLUB,
NOTICE,


Notice is hereby given that O
meeting OF the Parma Gun Club,
incorporated, will be be held at
office OF the Parma Herald, Par.
ma, Idaho, at 2 O'Clock, p, mo
Monday, Feb. /, 1909, for the
purpose Of adopting bylaws, the
election OF directors, and such
other business as may come be-
fore the meeting.
Dated Jan, 20, 1909,
Thos. Bracken,
Acting Secretary.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-01-21
Old Board
Is Re-EIe c.ed
Stockholders Of Tho Farmers
Cooperative Ditch Relnsiate
Old Officials.

The annual meeting Of the Far
mers' COOPERATIVE Ditch com
pany Monday demonstrates two
things beyond dispute-~that the
business OF the corporation is
conducted bet ter thnn that OF any
other IN Southern Idaho, and
that the stockholders have ab
solute confidence in the present
reelected board OF electors.
The reports Of he officers show
q splendid condition financially.
In the six years under practi-
cHlly the same management, the
ditch has paid all mortgage in
lebtedness, has enlarged.
changed, and otherwise pernlan-
emily improved the ditch; has
purchased 100 acres of land up
on which its headgate stands,
and which contains all the stone
that the ditch company will need
Tor century.
The annual report shows that
on Jan. /, it owed only $273.73.
For the time it has been organ,
zed, the expensive litigation it
has been compelled to undergo,
aud the difficulties and hardships
1t has encountered, no other
ditch company in Idaho-or the
west-can make commensurate
showing.
Its days OF hardship is over,
and it's stockholders can now
s'ttle down to peace and con
tentnent in the full knowledge
that they have the best conduc-
ted ditch in Idaho.
President Watkins, Secretai y
Mitchell, and each and every
member of the Board is entitled
20 theirlull share OF credit
The directors were authorized
to test the ACCESSIBILITY OF coi :
crete Or cement headgates,
wastegates, tapboxes, etc, ana
il found advisable to construct
then III the future.
The Board will enter upon a
system OF permanent improve
meuts that win minimize future
repair, safeguar future interests
AMI make this the OestIn Idaho.
TIE old officers reelected are j.
W. Watkins, W. b. Mitchell, Al.
J. Devers, Ii. l. Mclaughlin, d.
Q. Castater, K. NJ. Smith, and A.
j. Snyder. The officers OF the
board, as selected Monday even.
ing are the same as last year.
j. ". Watkins, pres. NJ. J. Dev-
ers, vice pres; W. b. Mitchell,
sec; H. | Mclaughlin, treas. A.
Albertson of Notus, and j. C,
Glennon, of Parma, will be re-em-
ployed as watermaster and as.
sistantant for this year,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-01-21
CONTEST NOTICE.
DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.

UNITED STATES LAND oFfltE.
Boise, Idaho, December "a, 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by Francis A.
Chamberlain, New Plymouth, Idaho,
contestant, against Homestead Entry,
No l0305, made October 10, 1907, for
SEL, (Serial No. 0234l,) Section 20,
Township North, Range West,
Boise Meridian, by Oliver John Strick-
ley, deceased, Contestee, in which it is
alleged that "Oliser John Strickley and
his heirs have wholly abandoned said
tract that. they have changed all resi-
dence thereirom for more than six
months since making said entry; that
aid tract is not settled upon and culti-
waited by said party, Or his heirs, as re-
luired by law that there is no building
IRON the said tract; that same is fenced
mt this has been done by DISTINGUISHED
PARTIES Tor the purpose OF pasturing /;
hat said alleged absence from said land
was not due to his employment in the
Army, Navy or Marine Corps Of the
United States as private soldier, ofii-
sei, seaman, on marine, during the war
with Spain, or dnring amy other war in
which the United States may be en-
saecd"
Said parties are hereby notified to
appear, respond, and offer evidence
iouching said allegation at 10 O'Clock a.
M on February l6, 1905, before J. S.
rhufston, at Payette, Idaho, Notary
Public, tand that final hearing will be
held ut O'Clock p. m. on February %.
400. beiore) the Register and Receiver
AT the United States Land Office in
Boise, Idaho.
The said contestant having, in prop.
er affidavit. filed December "a, 1908, set
firth iacts which show that after due
diligence personal service OF this notice
ear not he made. it is hereby ordered
aud directed that such notice be given
10y due and proper publication.
VIM. Balierston, Register.
Fred v Tinker, Receiver.
First Publication, Dec 20, 1908.
Last Publication, Jan. rs, 1909.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-01-21

Tho railroads have inc asad
freight rates from i've to four.
teen per cent upon the alleged
reason that sages are higher and
the wages are said to be higher
owing 70 the increased cost ofliv.
ing and the increased freight
rates win increase tie cost Of
living still more and then wages
will have to be raised aud freight
rates ega'n boosted but, Why
continue. it is as plain as a pike
staff that everything must con
tinue to increase like taxes undel
republican misrule. -Bo.se Cit
zen.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-01-21
A New One On Us.

A. b. Bush, night operator AZ
the Oregon Short Line station
occupied the pulpit in the MetAo.
dist church last sunday niurnilra
Those who attended the services
speak very highly OF the sermon
delivered by MIR. Bush. Weisel
Signal.
Wonder what kind Of new
game the Short Line is up to at
Weiser?
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-01-21
Acting Secretary


To healing, soothing, refresh
ing action of HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea cleanses and regu-
lates the bowels, tones and puri-
ies the stomach, increases nerve
force. Makes you well--keeps
you well. Tea or Tablets, 80
cents. j. Mcintosh.
Who's your tailor? See Tan
ner & Smith Co. They have the
Ed. V. Price & Co.'S. line,