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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-03

Troy IS il the market for first-class

Troy is Ia the market for first-clas
newspaper
Mr. Jack Kirby, former foreman o
The News Banner, has gone to Coving
ton.
w. c. Cloar returned this week from
81. nouis. liz reports ST. i1ouio much !
larger than Troy and some of the tallest
houses he ever saw. Next.
Robert R. Taylor, who for some
months has been with Aydelott's show
and showed through Arkansas and
Missouri, has returned home.
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ E.
Church has been very busy for the past
few days, having the parsonage painted,
papered, covered and remodeled gener-
ally, preparing for the new pastor.
Rev. T. P. Pressly, James w. Pressly,
also Mrs. J. W. Brantley and little
daughter, Martha Frances, are in Flori-
da, the gentlemen to attend the A. r.
P. Synod, the ladies to spend the winter.
DIR. ]. B. Havner has sold his property
here to ]. w. Scarce and will at an early
date move to Clovis, n. M. Troy can
i'll afford to lose such men as DR.. Hayner,
and his place here will be difficult to fill,
socially, morally and professionally.
Strife, comedy of four acts, was
presented by local talent at the college
auditorium on last Thursday night. 1t
is said by many to have been the best
effort ever made by our young people,
and they were honored by full house.
The new A. r. P. Church is going to
be credit to the town, to the surround
ing country and especially to that con-
gregation. The church when completed
with seats, lights, heat, etc, will cost
something over nine thousand dollars,
but with such men as John c. McCaw,
J. w. Pressly, Jno O. Bennett, j. W.
Scarce, J. r. Moffatt and their pastor,
T. P. Pressly, at the helm there is no
such thing as calling a halt till the last
brick is laid-till the last stone is in
place.
A Masonic school of instruction was
conducted here part of last week, closing
with banquet at the courthouse on
Thursday night. 1t was conducted by
P. G. NJ. John r. Smith of Jackson.
Among the visitors were ?. NJ. A. B.
COLON of Marissa H., and W. NJ.
J. A. Jester of Jackson, Tenn. There
were over one hundred MasonS in at
tendance and all voted it the very best
work ever done in this section by both
instructor and class. We claim for
Western Sun Lodge No So one Of the
most progressive lodges in West Tennes-
see. An address delivered by Brother
Smith will be found elsewhere in this
paper. Xxx
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-03
100000 Prescriptions.

I compounded 100000 prescriptions
from eminent physicians educated in
Europe and America before l discov-
cred the prescription from which Quick S
Cough Medicine is compounded. A won
derful medicine for coughs, colds and la
grippe. G. Mendenhall, Pharmacist
since 1878. Sold on signed guarantee
by the Red Cross Drug Store.
Save money by using Bon Air Coal.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-03
OAK GROVE.
home at Pus

Mrs. Sarah Parkman, of Friday, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs G. R. Buff
ford
Miss Helen Thompson has returned
to Fulton after few days visit with
homefolks.
| Miss Nina Wilson returned Sunday
after few days visit with her home
| folks near Obion
Mrs. S. A. DeBow has been the guest
of her daughter, Mrs Guy Tucker, at
Bells, Tenn, this week.
Quite a number of our people attend
ed the play at the Reynolds in Union
City Thanksgiving night.
Miss Ruth Talley and brother spent
Saturday night and Sunday with friends
and relatives near Fulton.
Mr.. Clarence Bufford, who has been
confined to his room for a month, is
able to be out on crutches.
Miss Laura Bushart, of Hickman,
came over Wednesday to attend the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS wedding.
Messrs. Robert DeBow and Dixie
Owens, of Hickman, spent Wednesday
night at the home of Mrs. Sudie De-
Bow
Miss Laura McGaugh returned to her
home in Maiden, Mo-. this week after n
few days visit at the home of r. d. Nc
Gaugh.
Mr.. Algie B. Hale suffered very
very painful accident on Monday morn
ing, sticking a nail through his foot.
He was carried to a physician and is
doing nicely.
An entertainment was given at the
schoolhouse Friday night by Misses
Ruth Talley and Virginia Thompson
for the benefit of the library. A large
crowd was present and everyone enjoyed
it very much.
At the home of DR.. ]. w. Alexander,
on Wednesday eve, Nov. "a, in the
presence of few intimate friends and
relatives, Mr. Joe McGaugh and Miss
Ellen Alexander were united in holy
wedlock. The rites were solemnized by
Rev. G. L. Ellis, of Martin, while Miss
Addie Palmer played Mendelssohn S
wedding march. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Gaugh are very popular young people
of this vicinity. Tokens of esteem in
numerous valuable presents were re-
ceived and their hosts of friends wish
them much Joy. A reception was CIV
en- them at the home of Mr.. R. D. Nc
Gaugh on Thanksgiving day. Those
from distance who attended the we'd
ding were Misses Laura McGaugh, NAL
den, Mo. Miss Laura Bushart, of Hick
man; Mr.. Chas. Mcdaniel, of Jackson,
Tenn. Robt DeBow and Dixie Owens,
of Hickman. SADIE.
New brass goods. Nailling-Keiser
Hardware Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-03


w. 4. Clemmons went to Obion last
i Monday
Ed Sterling spent Thanksgiving with
homefolks.
Mrs. Will Gould Harris is visiting
relatives in Troy.
Z. L. Johnson spent Thanksgiving
holidays in Atwood.
Mrs. Nan Moffat visited in Obion sew
eral days this week.
r. L. Phebus was a business visitor to
Union City Tuesday.
Miss Howell, of Kenton, was recent
guest of Mrs. Knox Harper.
w. B. Moss has returned from visit
to relatives in Middle Tennessee.
Mrs. Eugene Stovall Of Jackson, was
a recent guest of Mrs. ]. S. Bean.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Bonner entertained
Thursday with 6 O'Clock dinner.
c. P. Catron, of Union City, visited
friends south of town last Sabbath.
Miss Annie Latimer, of Obion, visited
Mrs. Oscar Clemmons Monday and Tues.
day.
A tea a la Gypsy was enjoyed Satur-
day night at the hospitable home of Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Byrd.
Misses Ida Spikes, of Martin, and
Eva Pyles, of Jackson, were weekend
guests of relatives here
Misses Mamie Moultrie and Winnie
Woody returned Sunday night from a
three days visit in Obion.
Misses Mary Dahnke and Allie B.
Campbell, of Union City, were Sunday
guests of Mrs Ernest Byrd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Shropshire and
sister, Miss Davis, were the Sunday
guests of Mrs Jane Dickey.
Communion services will be observed
the coming Sabbath at the Associated
Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. w. J. Caldwell en- ter tanned
friends of her son, Walter, Thanksgiv-
ing night. All vote to go again.
R. L. Phebus has exchanged his New
Mexico holdings to w. L. Clemmons
for large farm just east of town.
Misses Vesta Davis and Edna Clark,
of Number Seven, were guests of Mrs,
Tom Cunningham Saturday night.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs.
Tudie Forester died Friday morning
and was buried Saturday at Pleasant
Hill.
]. H. Thomas, of Newbern, in that
easy You and T. way of his, delivered
a very fine discourse at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church Sunday night on
The Voyage of Life. -
The W. C. T. U. met with the Misses
Guy yesterday afternoon. Two very
and instructive papers were
read, that of Mrs. w. L. Clemmons,
entitled The Temple of the Soul, +" and
Secrets, by Miss Leiron Bonner
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Callicott went
over to Beech Sunday to hear Rev. Gun
bingham, student of Bethel College
and said to be another ]. Henry Thomas
in embryo. Mrs. Callicott reports the
of a missionary society of
twelve members. ANNA MARIA.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-03

New brass goods. Nailling-Keiser
Hardware Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-12-03

Save money by using Bon Air Coal
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-03
Vintaue NicknameS.

We have nicknames for the vintages which few persons except the wine drinkers know. Thus the vintage of the present year we call Zeppelin, in honor of the air navigator's achieve rent and because it is so high Rec ords show that these nicknames were bestowed on vintages as far pack as 1929, when the bad-watered wine was called Baptist"
 The sour wine of 1860 was called Garibaldi, and in memory of the Chi nese war the 1894 wine is still known as Weihaiwei The vintage of 1896 promised much and gave little, and was nicknamed Ii Hung Chang, and an cther nickname for the same years wine, Moses, was given because the wine was taken from the water princi- paIly.-Murchener NeI"ichten.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-03
VERY EvI7ENTLY ELS FIRST oi:=.
Young Nen Vas Proud Parent, an1
 DiCa't Care Who Knew 1t.

There was no booth in the corner drug store. The young man at the 1- phone therefore could be heard by al the customers who ranged about the soda water fountain. His face beamed as he talked.
 Everything is all right" he was saying.
 "Ma'am?
 "Yes'm. Eleven pounds. Beautiful boy. Like me, they say.
 "Ma'am?
 "Yes'm. Resting quietly. Would nave sent for you, but thought it best not to. Didn't want to worry you.
 "Ma'am?
 "Yes'm. I'll attend to all that.
 "Ma'am?
 "Yes'm. I'll tell her you're coming down right away. Beautiful boy.
 "Maam?
 "Yes'm. Eleven pounds and looks just like me-"
 He rang off and walked proudly out of the drug store apparently ob1vious to the smiling countenances of his interested listeners ranged around the soda fountain.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-03
Ghosts in Scottish Houses.

Scotland is rich in ghost lore. There is. perhaps, hardly a castle or ruin which has not some special story cling ing to it, and the strange part of the matter is that many of the legends are substantiated by latter day expert ences. Dunrobin castle, the Highland home of the duke of Sutherland, boasts of a haunted room. The specter there is invisible and denotes it's presence by an awe-insriring laugh. The story goes that one of the dukes ancestors caused the chief of a rival clan to be starved to death in his room, wis iting him periodically during his suf- ferings and laughing at his tortures. As punishment for this crime the un- ~crupulous chieftain has to haunt the room.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-03
Old and New.

The penny-or two-cent-post be- tween England and America is a new and at the same time a very old thing. It is over 200 years old. It existed in 169S
 In those days shipmasters crossing the Atlantic either way were very glad to carry letters and messages. A week or two before their ships sailed they would hang up bags in coffee houses, and all letters dropped into these bags were carried over seas and faithfully delivered at the rate of penny, or two cents, apiece.
Holbrook argus., 1909-08-03
Warned of Fathers Death.

There was a peculiar coincidence in connection with the sudden death of t1 Alkham (Kent, England) village blacksmith, Mir. James Pay. His daughter, who was in service with a doctor in a neighboring village, went to her mistress on the day of her ia ther's death, stating that she had a feeling that she must go home. As the girl seemed anxious, her mistress al lowed her to go, and she arrived home in time to witness the death of her father, 20 minutes after he had been working at his forge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
Situation Strained.

Pittsbu.g, Pa, July IA hurled
stone or pistol shot is sill that is needed
to prcip!tats a battle at McKets Rocks
wher- 5000 employees Of the Pressed
Steel Csr Company are on strike. There
is SO air Of pushed exPsc aucy about the
place today that bodies ill. Armed men,
bers Of the state constabulsry boldly ride
down suy group Of men that gathers.
The men fee before the rush of the
trOopsrs' horses only 10 gather again aud
bring their heads close gelher in whis-
ptred conference
Thst the situation is strained to the
snsppirg poin, there can be little DOUBT.
The troopers know it, and they are
ready to shoot TO kill at the first out
break. The strikers and the strike sym.
psthizseis know they need expect no
mercy from the constabulsry at the first
outbreak, and they are ready 10 fight
back. No quarter will be given nor will
1t even be asked.
The strikers have no union. They
are simply desperate men. With a griev-
aDce
President Hofstot Of the car company
has refused positively to srbiIrste the
differences between the company and
the meo, or to meet committee Of the
workers
More troubles are feared today or
Monday when the officials OF the COM
pauy declare they will reole 20
plant,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
Sufferiug In France.

Paris, Jolly l7-Seven trains OF pro-
visions and clothing for the relief of the
famine. stricken districts of southern
France were sent out of Paris today by
the government officials ofthe interior de-
partmeDt. Reports from the famine ter
rltory show that the ruril districts .
practically without means of subsistence.
All local measures for relief have failed
and 1t wss found necessary to appeal to
the national government,
The famine Is the result Of conditions
which began with the wine frauds of two
years ago, when the falling eff in wine
ssles ruined hundreds of farmers. Floods
and heavy frosts in the early part of this
year added to The suffering, and the re-
cent earthquake completed the deVaata'
ton.
The vice and fruit crops are entirely
destroyed, and these form the sole re-
sources Of the district, aud the small vii
age shops have been closed for weeks
because Of the inability of the villagers
to buy, and now no meat is obtainable.
Potatoes and bread have teen the prin'
cipal articles OF food for weeks, and now
the supply of these staples is practically
exhausted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
Bob Eastmsn's Effects.

Easton, Md, July 17-All the per-
sonal effects of the late Robert f. Esst-
man, huuiedformer consolidated stock ex-
change member aud slayer Of Edith May
Thompson WoJdill, and himself a sui
eide, we're sold at auction here today
for the Administrative.
There was very large attendance at
the sale and bidding was very brisk,
many articles that belonged to Eastman,
bringing several times their actual
value.
These we're mostly bought By the NOR
bid curious, desiring mementoes Of the
tragedy.
The items sold today included a hne
motor boat, barrel Of alcohol, q pump
guu, the weapon with which Eastman is
supposed to have ended his life, and
household and kitchen furniture.
Large crowds daily visit Eastman
former bungalow, aud grave in Broad
Greek Neck, the spot where the terrible
crime was enacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17

1t is upon the "net income" that the
tax is TO be levied and he argues that
while it may be inconvenient to make
the desired returns, 1t is certainly not
impossible for any corporation that
keeps proper books of account to do so.
TThe presidents statement came 81
the physiological moment" said Rep
resentstive Longworih, at the White
House today. at will result in lower
log a great many OF the schedules, |
believe" continued Longwcr.b, "and l
am almost certsio that free hides will
also be obtained. | have talked with a
great many members since yesterday
afternoon and they all agree 10 saying
that the statement was iss1ed just st the
right time sui that it contained just the
right stuff" AZ LoDgworth's estimate
of the resul,e } be obtained by the
presidential { sterIent was echoed by
number of ,er Congressman at the
White HoU' g. The president had
an hours c. ION with Represent
stiye Dale breakfast table today.
Mr.. Dslzsll Is re Of OF The Houae con-
ferees and ors Of the strongest stand
patters.
Secretary dscVeagh has announced
that the PROPOSE Panama Canal bonds,
If suthOrizsd, 10, d be issued only as re-
qniIed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
TOday's Telegraphic News
The Sutton Investigation.

AnuapoliS, Nd JUly I7-Tne in
vesligaIion into the circumstances sur
rounding the death of Lieutenant James
n. Sutton By gun-sbot wound en-
October II 1907, which will be bfgun
here Monday morning by a military
court, will be most searehirg No facts
which throw any light on the tragedy
or relste to the movements OF Sat,on on
that fatal night will be excluded. This
course wss announced today by officials
OF the Naval Academy who have charge
OF the court, IS the policy TO be followed
In the inv stg on Such q course be-
log disec,ly At the instance OF the de-
partment at Washington.
The curt will be absolutely open,
every witnesses will be questioned and
compelled TO relate bis entire knowledge
Ct tie affair.
A naval academy officer said today
"While we all regret the scandal OF The
Sutton tragedy, and know that its de.
tails will be repeated all over the United
STATES, and whils, in measure, the
Esprit de corps OF the service is on irlsl,
nevertheless, ] think the whole mstter
will come out most satisfactorily.
II The charges tba: Sutton did not
commit suicide are true, then man
slaughter charges will develop. Officials
here regard a shake.up IS inevitable
whether the verdict OF the court is sal
eide or murder. 1. is freely declared
now that the facts nntarthed in the
former inquiry aud not heretofore pub
lished, resulted 10 more strict discipline
and a secret inquiry into the studet
code. This evidence will probably be
adduced at the court Monday. Naval
officers regard 1t as certain that there
will be more changes If this testimony
is made public.
OF the theories advanced by various
Investigations, the officials have discard.
ed all but three-snicide By command
OF the code, suicide because he feared
that be had billed Rocker, or death
resulting from duel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
The Deposltlon Of the Shah

Teherau, Persia, July l7-COnditioDs
are most threatening today, despite the
proclamation Of the nationalist parli.
ment last evening, deposing Mobammed
Ali, and Namiaz,d, the twelVe.yeRr old
second son Ahmed Mirz'Ias,sbsh, with A.
Had vi Muk, chief OF the Kaba royal
house, IS regent. Three separate parties
in opposition to the new regime are fe-
mentiDg discomfort, and grave fears sre
entertti1ed of a renewal of the guerilla
st eet warfare VIII CD has eonvulsed Te-
hersn for three diy.
The E1glisk, French, aud German
representatives here are watching jeal
ousIy the intrigues which the Russians
sre conducting. They ara In constant
" their govesumentsR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17

Mr.. Robinson Moncure, candidate for
the House OF Delegates of Virginia from
the district composed Of Alexandria
city and county, was born February %,
1881, 10 Stafford cOrny, Va, and was
raised on farm.
He was educated at various csdemies
and a! tie Virginia Military Institute, O..
Lexington, Va, where be graduated 10
1901, second in a large clsss, and wss
awarded one of the JfcksOn-Hope
medals
Mr.. Moucure, after graduation, wss
princip al for one year, 1901 2, Of a prI-
vate school at Winston, Va, and The
following year of a graded public school
at Remington, Va.
The next year. 1904, Mr.. Moncure
attended the University of Virginia,
and there took two years law course In
one year, and upon completion Of TINT
year passed the State bar exam iuation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
A PiuckY Woman.

New York, July 17.-When shortly
after midnight two Bandits, armed with
iron bars, entered the lonely Brooklyn
avenue station of the elevated and de-
manded all the money in the drawer
from Mrs. Kate Donegan, the comedy
young widow, who sells tickets, they
reckoned without their host. With one
sweep of her arm Mrs. DOnegan threw
all the money on the floor and seized a
revolver which she kept for such an en-
ergency. The two men, each twice as
big as the plucky little woman, fled.
Margaret Donegan the l6 yesr-old
laughter Of the ticket seller, pursued
the two bandits aud attacked one OF
them with bat pin, until she was struck
down with au iron bar and seriously in
j1red. A policeman, hearing the sounds
of the struggle, fired five shots at the
Hssing men, but they escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
Killed by Earthquake.

Cana, Crete, July 17.-Reports
from the interior say that many were
killed In an earthquake that shook the
island last evening. The damage to
property ia also reported to be great.
Means of communication with the in'
terior is limited, aud the reports sre
meagre, but 1t is understood that the
quake was coincident with the dis!ur-
Dances 10 Greece.
Athens, July l7.-Reports of death
and disaster in the earthquake which
devastated the province of Ellis continue
to come In slowly. Troops have been
hurried to the province and relief meas
ures are being taken by the government.
Dispatches from the officers OF the
troops say that a famine is threatened
and ask that supplies be forwarded al
once. The troops have me. thousands
Of peasants who have quit their homes,
and are wandering aimlessly fearing
other shocks. The death list is nov
placed at 400 but it is ACKNOWLEDGED to
be incomplete.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
Jury Unable to Agree.

Detroit, Mich, July, II AT $50
this morning Judge Connolly called the
jury in The case Of DR.. G.. X. Boyaj jan
and upon reporting that 1t could not
agree, it was discharged. Boysjisn was
taken to the court room from the Jail At
3 O'Clock to hear the announcement.
The jury stood eight to four. The latter
held steadfastly for scqoittsl on the
ground Of INSANITY, caused by the wife's
story. No argument could change them.
they we're Harris, Dsering, Day and
Mason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
SATURDAY EVENING, JULY II, 1909

had President Taft made the state
meut respecting tariff legislation two
months ago that he issued yesterday
after a discussion OF coal, iron ore, oil
and hides With a delegation OF House
members, s. told in the Gsz'tte Of that
dsy. the situation with respect 10 real
tariff revision would have been Different
A. it ia. Mr.. Taft obviously intends to
content himself with concessions from
the congressional conferees on those four
products with the hope that the puoiic
will accept his desire for better ieg'sls-
tion "a an excuse for his failure to get
1t. The presidents statement, dictated
BY him and given out atthe White House
"a a definition of his position respecting
the whole question of tariffs as follows
Mr.. Young, of Michigan, opposed
free ore; Mr.. MOndell opposed Tree coal
or reciprocity With Canada ana Tree
hides. each on the ground that the policy
would ipiure the interests 10 his s's!e'
and a discussion was participated 10 oJ
other representatives who urged that the
doctrine of free law materials was not .
republican doctrine.
The president replied that ne wac
not commi ted TO the principle oil tIee
raw materials, bat thst he was commit
ted to the principle of downward re-
vision of the tariff, which be had prom
ised and that he Was obliged to look 81
the mstler, not from the StaudPOio'
of any particular district, but from
the standpoint OF the whole country
and also from the standpoint OF responsi-
biIitv for the entire republican party
He said the question in each case was B
question of fact, to be determined Dy
evldence. 40 to whether the present duty
was needed for protection or whether IN,
rate was excessive, so that downward
revision or putting the article on Inc Tree
list would not ioiure the industry. he
said he felt that his position as the THU
lar head of the republican pafiy ana az
nresident. with the whole people as DIS
constituency, gave him a somewhat
broader point Of view than that Of 3
single member of Congress in respect to
articles produced in his district ht
felt strongly the call Of the county lof
a downward revision within the hmits'
lions of the protective principle, and ne a.,
h )ped 10 be able to respond to thai call
as he heard it, SIS well IN the interests o.
the party as of the country
The presidents announcement mas
been variously construed by members Oh
Congress, but is generally understood to
Indicate that, if the conferees will restore
the House provisions placing hides iron
ore, oil and coal upon the free list be
will be satisfied