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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-03-18
A Business Showing.

A statement now being made by w.
L. Alexander. secretary Of the Com
merciaI Club, shows some very inter-
esting figures in the way of local com
merce and transportation. Mr.. Alex
ander has compiled this statement to
be used in the efforts of the club to in
crease our industrial interests. Tie
statement was made from actual bust
ness done last year, developing the fact
that Union City shipped out and re-
ceiyed during that time about $3.50
whole car lots, besides the mixed freight
handled in single cars, or local freight.
The figures show exactly 6,050 cars, not
including the Hardy Grain Company
business, which was conseryatiyely esti-
mated at 1000, including shipments
before and after the failure. These fig
ures are secured direct from the differ
ent business concerns in the city. The
whole number of full car shipments,
going from and coming to Union City,
including the Hardy Grain Co. at 1900,
would therefore be $3.50. A report
from the M. & o. Railroad Company
direct shows that St. Louis ships about
300 cars year to Union City as local
freight. These goods are distributed
from Union City to stations northward
to Wickliffe Taking these figures as
a basis other points ship in and out
probably several hundred more cars.
Therefore the piece-car shipments, ordi-
narily known as local freight, will in
crease the $3.50 to probably $1,000 In
other words, the freight business to
and from Union City in a years time
to 5000 full cars. The
Dahnke Walker Milling Co. alone
handled 1915 full cars last year, and |
Mr.. Dahnke states that with /. c. con-
nections he could increase this business
% 5000 cars practically at once. Other
business lines would increase proper
and very conservative and
reasonable estimate would be $4,000 |
)r more cars year handled through
business done at this point. 1t seems
o us that this should be some induce
nent for the l, G. Railroad Company
o extend its line to Union City with an
Irm or branch of the road. At least
me fact is patent. Our citizens are
,oing to make an effort to get this
ranch, and il the l. G. people, can find
t profitable then there is no reason to
oubt the fact that we will get it, Let
IS all get together at the Commercial
Tub and boost Union City, and this
nterprise especially. We must have
ais branch, and If we get it we will
ave more manufacturing without any
fort. Come to the Commercial Club
ext Tuesday night, Mar %.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-03-18
Democratic Committee Called.

A meeting Of the Obion County Dem
ocratic Executive Committee will be
held in the County Court room on Mon
day, March 81, at O'Clock pm, for
the purpose OF fixing the time and man
ner Of securing a Democratic candidate
for Representative in the next General
Assembly. Each member of the COM
mittee is respectfully urged to be pres
ent at this meeting.
All candidates or prospective candi-
dates are invited to be present and all
Democrats interested are invited to at
tend.
This March II, 1910.
o. SPRADLIN, Chairman.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-03-18
Misuse of Pardon.

In all of the criticisms concerning
Governor Paterson S pardon record The
Commercial has refrained from taking
hand, but if the following, which
seem to be the facts, are true, our Chief
Executive needs to feel the weight OF
public censure. This is the case which
stirred the people of Dyersburg to pass
the resolutions, reproduced in this paper
last week, endorsing Judge Jones and
General Caldwell for unfolding the law:
Two weeks ago man named Gun
ther, from Memphis, was indicted by
the Dyer County grand jury for assault
and battery. He came into court,
pleaded guilty, and asked for light
punishment. Gunther is the son of
rich Memphis cotton broker; he is a
physical giant. He assaulted a man
named r. T. Ray, a prominent citizen
of Dyersburg Gunther was sent to
Dyersburg to buy cotton; Ray was the
local buyer, and it is claimed had made
for the farmers of that county much
money by forcing the other buyers to
pay good prices for the staple. Gun
ther finally purchased the holdings of
Ray. He became angered at Ray for
fome feature of the deal Meeting Ray
on the streets of Dyersburg, he ASSAULT
ed HIM. 1t is said the assault was made
by Gunther doubling himself up and
bouncing upon Ray, throwing the latter
completely over his head. Ray landed |
face downward, and while in PROSTATE
condition Gunther seized him by the !
hair of his head and beat his face !
against the concrete pavement, infiict- |
ing painful wounds. Judge Jones, the
presiding Judge, had learned something
of the nature of the assault, and he
made an investigation of the case be-
fore assessing punishment on Gunther.
Accordingly several witnesses were ex-
amined, among them Gunther himself,
and it developed that the affair was so
ugly that he placed fine of $50 and
twenty days in Jail on Gunther, the
Memphis man. Attorney Latta arose
and asked the court to suspend the Jail
sentence until Tuesday, when the court
replied; No, know you could have a
pardon here by that time for your man,
out he has acted so ugly that think he
ought to serve a term in Jail among boot
eggers, pistol toters, and other disturb
RS. Mr.. Sheriff, lock this man up!'
g friend of Mr.. Gunther came to
Nashville that night to see Governor
PATTERSON, and on Tuesday Secretary
cruggs telephoned the sheriff Of Dyer
county to release Gunther, saying a
ardon had been issued for him. The
heriff replied that he would.Dot do so =
ntil the papers were in his hand Law
biding citizens Of Dyersburg in the
leantine wired Governor Patterson,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-03-18

asking him to hold up with the pardon
till both sides Of the case could be pre-
scented to him, but the Governor refused.
and on Tuesday the pardon reached Dy-
ersburg, and Gunther was liberatel from
jail. Following this, law abiding citi-
zens of Dyersburg held a mass meet
ing, at which resolutions were adopted
commencing Judge Jones for his efforts
to uphold the majesty Of the law and
see to its enforcement, and the Judge
feels that though he was administered a
slap in the face by the Governor, he is
appreciated as an official by lawabiding
citizens.
A bare recital of the facts in this
case is enough to show the Governors
motives. Nashville Tennessean.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-03-18
o. SpRADLIN, Chairmi

The Troy Tribune is very newsy
neat and thrifty looking eight-page pa
per making its appearance at Troy last
Friday. The editors and publishers,
Jackson & Nichols, are to be congratu-
lated upon the success Of their first pa
per from general point of view. The
Tribune starts in with hearts overflow
ing to the good people of the county
and lays down some very practical lines
to the paper in its career. We trust
that The Tribune will flourish like the
green bay tree" and live to be hon
ored of its people and by its profession.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-03-18
Announcements.
For SENATOR.

CALDWELL are authorized to announce
Fred j. Caldwell as a candidate for the State Sen
ate, to represent obion. weakley and Lake Coun-
ties in the Senate of the State of Tennessee in the
General Assembly. Subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-03-18
FRIDAY, MARCH IS, 1910.
Democratic Ticket.
Circuit Judge

Circuit Judge,
JOSEPH f. JONES,
Of weakley County.
Chancellor.
c. P. Nc KINNEY,
Of Iauderdale County.
Attorney-General.
d. J. CALDWELL,
Of obion County.
County Judge.
A. J. LAWSON.
Trustee.
G. w. WORLEY.
sheriff.
T. J. EASTERWO0D.
County Court Clerk.
C. S. TALLEY.
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
II. NJ. GOLDEN.
Register.
]. NJ. CHAPEL.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-03-18
The Free School Question.

The petition Of citizens living on tn,
outskirts Of the city for free schoo
privileges was rejected by the Boarc
of Mayor and Aldermen last Tuesday
night. The petition was presented two
weeks before asking that the ordinance
prohibiting school children outside OF
the city limits from attending the city
schools free be repealed and an ordi-
nance substituted which would allow
these children to enjoy the benefits OF
the free school in the city to the ex-
tent that the State and county free
school money maintained that school.
The petition was referred and reported
back for rejection. Now, the whole
matter in a nutshell, as we understand
it, is this: Since the redistricting of the
district schools to make them coexten-
sive with civil districts there are no dis
trict schools nearer the city limits than
two or three miles or more, with one
exception, and that is Pleasant Valley.
1t is therefore impractical to send the
little children to these schools. They
are prohibited also from entering the
city free schools.
Now they come and ask the city per-
mission to enter the city free schools to
the extent that the city free schools are
maintained by the State and county tax,
and, according to their own statement,
no farther. They simply ask to enjoy
the benefits of the State and county
free schools, and when that is exhaust
ed to pay their pro rata while partici-
pating in the benefits derived from the
city tax. The State and county school
revenue and the city school revenue
are pooled in common fund. Now
these citizens simply wanted the Board
Of Education to estimate the cost to
maintain the school over and above the
revenue obtained from the county, in
Guiding the sinking fund, interest ac-
count, and everything complete, and
allow them to come in on the basis of
Daying'their pro rata of this cost, other
wise to be allowed to participate free of
,ost the same as others.
Now, of course, there are number
If people living on the outskirts of the
,ity simply or partly to avoid the pay
nent Of the city tax. Like others we
believe that these people should be
enough to come in and share
,ur burdens, but that is neither here
Tor there when it comes to equities in
aw. The free school advantages are
practically withheld from these people.
According to the school laws they are
lowed to transfer to the nearest school.
nut the city steps in and says you can
ot transfer here, even to the amount
( your State and county tax. We
oubt if such an ordinance as this would
land a constitutional test.
OF course Union City has built up a
God school, and it has required great
cal of ingenuity and care to accom-
fish this end, but Union City should
OF be selfish enough to ask its country
eighbor to come in and pay from four
, six dollars a month to maintain
hool in order that the children in the
ty may have a nine months free school
the year. /,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-03-18
For FLoATER.

McDADE-We are authorized to announce
@. R. McDade a candidate for Floater to represent
obion. Lake and Dyer counties in the Tennes-
see General Assembly. subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
HoWARD-We are authorized to announce s.
n Howard candidate for F1oater to represent
the counties of obion. Dyer and Lake in the
Tennessee General Assembly, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-03-18
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

MooRE-We are authorized toannounce T. N.
Moore a candidate for Representative from Obion
County to the Lower House of the Tennessee
General Assembly subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01
SPANISH CROOK
WAS TRIFLE SLOW
Had EIuded Officers OF Every City
Finally to be Caught in South
Georgia.

New Orleans, Dec. 1.-Word has
been received here of the capture Of
R. T. Ruiz, smooth Spanish swindler,
wanted in New York and also in Eagle
Pass, Tex.
Ruiz, according to the stery told,
was time-keeper and foreman for an
American engineer, Joseph Mallory, in
Brazil, and went to New York with the
American. While in New York, sew
eral weeks ago, Mallory was taken
sick and, having every confidence in
Ruiz. gave the man the key and pass
book to his bank box, instructing him
to take from the box sufficient funds
to defray the expenses of both to Mex
leo. 9~a
Ruiz took from the box a large
amount of money, a lot of jewels and
valuable papers and fed. He visited
several big cities, registering in the
hotels as Malloroy. When Ruiz was
satisfied that he had established his
identity as Malloroy, he forged the
engineers signature to withdrawal
and, h:-ing his passbook, drew out all
the Americans money in the Eagle
Pass Bank, amounting to $1,000.
Sunday night Ruiz was located al
Fernandina, Fla, by detectives of the
American Bankers Association Ser
vice and put in Jail. Ruiz was pre-
pairing to go abroad Spanish bark
bound for Cuba. He delayed his de
parture and in the interval the detec
tive arrived.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01
MAKE LIFE WORTH LIVING
Says Elder Cunningham.

When pure, healthy blood courses
through every vein and artery of the
body, the organs are in healthy con
dition, and strenuous active life is
a pleasure to man or woman.
But If the blood is impure and slug
gish, the appetite poor, digestion weak
and vitality not up to the standard,
life is burden; then you need Vinol,
our delicious cod liver and iron tonic
without oil. Such evidence as comes
from Henry Cunningham, elder of the
Baptist church, Kinston, N. c., should
be convincing. He says: Il was run
down and weak from general debility
and suffered from vertigo. / took
Vinol with the most gratifying re-
suits. | gained in health and strength
and now feel unusually we'll"
Elder Cunningham's recovery was
due to the combined action of the
medicinal elements of Gods livers
aided by the blood making and
strength creating properties of The
tonic iron contained in vinoI.
Try a bottle of vinol with the un
derstanding that your money will b.
returned If it does not help You. Hays
& Field. Druggists, Hattiesburg, Miss
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01
NEVER GIVE UP!

In the world that lies before you
There is much for you to win;
But beforehand you must conquer
Foes without and foes within.
Ard ii now your tasks can rout you,
Then, when lifes real battles call,
viii you, in their heat and struggle,
Victor stand or vanquished fall?
Can you hope for bright successes
If you're always failing now?
Do you think defeats will help to
Weave the laurel round your brow
Just as little straws can tell us
From which side the breezes blow
So the way you work at triies
Will your perseverance show.
Never say that fates against you,
That you can not conquer luck?
There is no such think as either
All depends on work and pluck.
Just YOU be resolved to conquer,
Never mind how tough the fray;
Put your hands and brain in motion,
And my friends, you'll gain the day
Sunshine Bulletin.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01

There is more catarrh in this sec
ton of the country than all other dis
eases put togetthher, and until the
last few years was supposed to be in
durable. For great many years
doctors pronounced it a local disease
and prescribed remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable
Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease and therefore
requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
#. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is
the only constitutional cure on the
market 1t is taken internally in
doses from ten drops to teaspooufIl
1t acts Directly on the blood and mu
cous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circu
lars and testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY, & Co., To
ledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Take Halls family pills for consti
patton.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01
Hotel Hattiesburq.

Jas. D. Gotham, A. Orr, New Orleans;
A. Henderson, Epley A. e. Reaves
Kansas City; s. w. Cochran, Nerd
ian; j. H. Day, Birmingham; e. l.
Bonn and wife, Virgins; NJ. M. Spots
wood, Mobile; w. G. Raines, Jackson
A. E. Allen, New Orleans; Thos. Ca
ruth, Rosine; f. G. Robin, Jackson
Calvin Taylor, p S. Krebs, Gulfport;
Goode Montgomery, Jackson; Hamfi
ton Smith, Mobile; H. L. Montgomery,
Meridian; Geo. Price, Gulfport.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01
EAGER TO WORK.
Health Regained by Right Food

The average healthy man or wo-
man is usually eager to be busy at
some useful task or employment.
But let dyspepsia or Indigestion get
hold of one, and all endeavor becomes
a burden.
"A year ago. after recovering from
an operation," writes Michigan lady,
my stomach and nerves began 10
give me much trouble.
AT times my appetite was Vora-
cjous. but when INDUCED, indigestion
followed. Other times had no ap-
uetite whatever The food J took diu
not nourish me and ! 2.'" weaker
thar ever
Dl Inst interest in everything ana
wanted 10 be alone, had always
had GOOD nerves, but now the interest,"
ia would inset me and bring on a
,.iolon, headache. Walking across
tho room was an effort and prescrio-
Cd exercise was out of the question
~ had seen Grape-NutS adVertiSeu'
hot did not believe what | read at 'ne
time At last when it seemed as II
WAS literally starving, | began 10 eat
Grape-Nuts. g.. =
"I had not been able to work tor d
vear but now after two months on
Grape-Nuts l am eager TO be at "orN
again. My stomach gives me no
trouble now, my nerves are steady as
ever. and interest in life and amoi'ioh
have come back with the return 10
health" 49,, :.
Read "The Road to WeliVllie' !"
pkgs. "There's a reason
Ever read the above letter. = ne"
one appears from time to time Tney
are genuine, true, and full OF human
interest,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01
TOMORRoW'S SOCIAL CALENDER

Afternoon: Married Ladies' Card
Club; hostess, Mrs. w. l.. Oakley; 3
O'Clock.
Afternoon: Reception; hostess,
Mrs. D. M. Watkins; $3.50 to o'clock.
Mr.. C. U. Porter, of McHenry, is in
the city.
Howard Foster, of Jackson, is Wis
itor in the city.
Miss Emily Janet, of San Antonio,
Texas, is visiting relatives here.
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Miss Margaret McWilliams is home
from months visit to relatives and
friends in North Mississippi.
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The Sowania Club will meet Satur-
day at o'clock, with Misses Anna
and Jane Fuller, on Short Bay street
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Mrs. Anna Foote has returned from
a visit to her son and daughter-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Foote, in New
Hebron.
Mrs. George Aubrey has returned
from Lumberton, where she has been
the guest for several days of her sis
ter, Mrs. B, Wolf --
:. :. :.
Mrs. G. A. Williams and son, G. A,
Jr., returned this morning from Rawls
Springs, wheer they have been visit
ing Mrs. \. L.. Phillips.
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Miss Ruth Heitzman, daughter of
Mr.. ]. j. Heitzman, of Bay St. Louis,
is visiting Mrs. o. M. Mcdonald, on
Bay street.
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Mrs. T. y. Spell and sister, Miss
Lode Pharis, have returned to their
home in Collins, after a few days
visit to her sister, Mrs. B. L.. Craft,
on West Fourth street.
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Mrs. E. A. Chapman and daughter,
Miss Lily Chapman, were called to
Terry Wednesday to the bedside OF
the formers sister, Mrs. Gunnells, who
is critically ill.
1. I. (.
Miss Lavinia Currie who has been
spending tho past three months in
New Mexico, will leave there in day
or two for Shreveport, La, where she
will make a brief visit to friends be-
fore returning home.
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Mr. George Williams is in Meridian
attending the meeting of the Southern
Express officials. Mr.. Williams has
Just recently returned from visit tc
/ his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. viii
liams, in Sylacago, Ala.
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Owl Club With Miss Katie
Hightower.
Miss Katie Hightower was hostess
of the Owl Club Wednesday afternoon
at her home on Main street. The clut
has only recently been organized, and
the members are Annie Rose Mcleod
Ruby Lea, Annie Belle and Virginia
Mcleod, Ethel Turner, Mamie Steen
Katie Hightower and Annie Lor
Thompson. After few games o.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01
COTTON OIL COMPANY
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING.


New York, Dec. 1.-Stocgholders
of the American Cotton Oil Company
are holding their annual meeting to-
day at the principal offices, Gutten-
burg, N. j., where the refinery is 10
Gated. Directors will be elected and
other business transacted. The com
pany today paid semi-annual divi-
)dend of three per cent on its pre-
ferred and two and one-half per cent
on its common stock
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01
EXPRESS STRIKE ENDS
men get AN ADVANCE
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Dec. 1.-AFinal settle
ment of the strike among the express
company employees which tied up the
express business of the transcontinen-
tai companies for several weeks in
this city, was effected today when the
drivers and helpers voted to accept
the terms offered by their employers,
Advances of to per cent in
wages was agreed to by most Of I
companies.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01
MUSIC CIRCLES.
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This evening at the First Baptist
church, under the auspices of the
Philathea and Baraca Glasses of the
First Baptist church, will take place
the children's concert The program
is replete with Interesting features,
and an enjoyable occasion is promised
all who attend. The little tots of the
Froebel Kindergarten, will furnish a
number of songs, readings and drill
free-will offering will be accepted
but no admission fee will be charged
The concert will begin promptly at
7:30 O'Clock
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01
sPEARE QUITS HIS JOB.

New York, Dec. Robert P Hoop
er, of Germantown, Pa, today as
sumed the presidency of the Ameri-
can Automobile Association, succeed
ing Lewis r. Speare, who retired on
account of the demands of his bust
ness for his entire time.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01
OTH PHONES IS:
Social and Personal
KITE L. I. ALLEN=

The editor Of this department is
never at her desk between the hours
of 70 and /, or after p. m. Fer any
news notes for t1is department please
call either phone 35, between a. m.
and t2 M, and from to 5 p. m.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01

The greatest danger from influenza
is of it's resulting into pneumonia.
This can be obviated by using Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, as it not
only cures influenza, but counteracts
any tendency of the disease towards
pneumonia. Sold by Hays & Field.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01

rail- the HosttSS served CWO-cOuTbe
luncheon of chicken salad, waters,
olives and sandwiches, followed by
cream and cake.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. J. c..
Tompkins will be sorry to know that
they will make Mehan Junction their
home in the future, Mr.. Tompkins
having accepted a position with the
Cotton States Lumber Co. Mrs.
Tompkins and two children are VISIT
ing her mother, Mrs. Lindrose in New
Orleans, but will join Mr.. Tompkins
after Christmas.
Woman's Club Meets.
The Woman's Club met Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. John Burkett, on
Bay street. Roll call was answered
by the name of famous Harvard
man. Magazine study, Boston, the
Birthplace Of the Nation" was con
Quoted by Mrs. J. G. Ballard. Mrs. s.
l.. Heidelberg read paper on Harvard
University, and Mrs. Chas. Hays gave
an account of American Literature
from 1907 to 100.
Mrs. Burkett, assisted by Mrs. c
M. Spears and Miss Agnes Haney
served a delicious two-course lunch
con.
Club members present we're: Mes
dames-W. F. s. Tatum, H. T. Mounger
John A. Mcleod, e. R. Farrell, ].
Stevens, J. G. Ballard, H. A.. Camp
Charles Hays, S. L.. Heidelberg
Charles Ames. Mrs. R. H. McDouga
of Atlanta, Ca. Mrs. G. M. Spears an,
Miss Agnes Haney were the onl!
guests.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01

Vicksburg has started on
$4,000 ice and cold storage plant of
the Delta Ice and Cold Storage Com
pany.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01

Tupelo-Editor FRANC l.. Kincan-
non of the Journal, has announced
his candidacy for clerk of the supreme
court.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-12-01

Pascagoula-Local defendants in
the old Scranton State Bank have
compromised the suit brought by the
receiver against the directors.