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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21
Death of Mrs. Wright.

Mrs. Martha Emaranda Wright, wild
ow of the late Prof. Charles Wright
formerly Of obion County, Tenn, died
at her late residence, 4655 Winthrop
avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, after lingering
illness of two years. Her husband died
in Chicago on June 4, 1904.
Mrs. Wright was the daughter of
Matthew and Frances .Caruthers, mem
beers of the well-known Southern fam
lily Of that name. She was born in
Lincoln County, Tenn, on March 10,
1910, and with her parents moved to
Obion County when about the age Of
seven years. Her home was the Matthew
Caruthers farm, one mile north OF the
site where the town of Obion is located
She was married Nov. 81, 1858, to Prof
Chas. Wright, who was at that time
teaching school at Beech Grove, school
house located four miles south of Troy.
Beech Grove at that period was the prin-
cipal educational institution Of Obion
County and Prof Wright long known
as one of the foremost educators in this
part of the State.
From that place the family moved to
and Mr., Wright taught near Troy the
principal school OF that place for many
years, afterwards teaching in Troy and
then at Union City. The children were
reared in the county, and some fifteen
years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Wright located
in Chicago, joined afterwards by their
daughter, Miss Fannie.
Mrs. Wright was the mother Of ten
children. Those surviving are Chas. J.
and Edward M. Wright, practicing law
yers at Springfield, Mo-, and Miss Fan
ME A. Wright, of Chicago.
The sisters and brothers surviving her
are Mrs. Lucinda Reeves, Mt. Grove,
Mo-; Mrs. Frances Miller, Glass, Tenn.
Mrs. Ann Wilson, Obion, Tenn. Mrs
Amanda J. McMurray, Jordan, KY;
Mrs. Musadora Williams, Humboldt,
Tenn. Mrs. Eliza HI. McMurray, Glass,
Tenn; Paul G. Caruthers, Memphis,
Tenn, and S. X. Caruthers. Oklahoma. |
A sister, Mrs. Mirilda Emmons, died
before the Civil War; brother, Mon
roe, Confederate soldier, died during
the war, and brother, DIR. John Ca
died at Fort Smith, Ark, a
few years ago.
One of the publishers Of this paper
knew Mrs. Wright from boyhood school
days and i1er death comes like the part
ing Of an old-time friend. Mrs. Wright
was sweet-spirited woman, whose whole
life was wrapped up in her household
her loved ores. There was indefinable
spiritual beauty in her character
lighting up soul as calm
md pleasant as morning in May, and
i heart full of tenderness.
A beautiful, loving memory is that
which is left to the surviving daughter
ind sons, and we tender them our sim
ere coincidence.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21

Ex-President Roosevelt is homeward
bound. and is planning a big, triumphal
tour through the country on his return
trip There viii be brass bands and
and all sorts Of noise to
herald his arrival in this country at
different points on the line. and the
gigantic cravings Of his vanity will be
fed by thousands OF sycophants.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21

That all the courts of the country are
influenced by the power Of gold has
been disproved in the case Of John r.
Walsh. former President Of the Nation
al Bank Of Chicago and ex-railroai
finaneier. The Supreme Court has re-
fused to release him from the sentence
Of imprisonment in the Kansas peni-
tertiary for misappIying the funds Of
the bank. Mr.. Walsh will have to
serve his term like other criminals, and
thereby the theory that money saves a
man from the gaIlows or the prison is
negatiyed.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21

This paper is an unregenerated Dem
ocrat, if there is no better name to
designate the original meaning of the
term democracy. Personally the writer
dislikes the wrangle of provincial poll
tics, but the paper fourishing under the
banner of Democracy is cut throat
which stabs its own party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21
Will Not Stand For 1t.

The Nightriders, or alleged Night
riders, in the Reelfoot country might as
well be given to understand now as later
that the State Of Tennessee will not trifle
with them If they commit further de-
predations. The men who own the
docks and control the lake for its fish
have title for their business. Whether
this title is valid or invalid is for the
courts to say. So long as the courts do
not act, these men are entitled to pro-
lection, and the lawless can depend up
on it that it will be given. The Legis-
lature has taken all necessary steps to
have the lake opened forever to the
people as fish and game preserve.
The work of making the change from
private to public ownership is proceed
ing as rapidly as possible The lawless
element should be content to wait until
the State gets the property. fit will
not keep the peace except through force,
then force will be invoked. Tennessee
has already been UNNECESSARILY dam
aged by lawlessness in the lake region,
and it is determined not to permit any
more Of it. Nashville American.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21
ed by IS Of the 4e States.

ed by IS Of the As States.
4. The primary has but one founda-
tion-stone--honesty.
5. In all States alike. primaries have
been opposed by INSCRIPTIONS machines
and political crooks.
g. In every State where the primary
has been adopted, the fight for it was
made by the better element Of citizens.
7. The Honest Primary: That each
voter may cast his ballot for the candi-
date Of his choice-and that ballot be
counted for the candidate whose name
il bears.
s. Purpose: That one candidate in
each contest may contain the endorse
ment Of majority Of those citizens Of
his party who have interest enough in
to yote-and the run-off
provision is essential.
9. The honest primary never makes
nor leaves sores among honest people.
10. Primaries mean rule by the peo-
pie; conventions and county unit
plans" mean misrule by the machine
IL. Party salvation depends on the
primary.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21

The candidates are patiently waiting
for the Supreme Court decision in order
that they may know how to begin the
campaign. II the primary law is APP
proved the campaigning must be done
before April, if not it may be fixed at a
later date. According to the primary
law all the nominations must be made
in April.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21
Announcements.
For FLoATER.

McDADE.--we are authorized to announce
@. X. McDade 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.
f. Howard a candidate for F1oater to represent
the counties Of 0bion. Dyer and Lake in the
Tennessee General Assembly. subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic party
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21

w. W. Cochran, who has been en-
gagged as special agent of 0bion County
Levee and Drainage Commission, has
secured already large majority Of the
names OF landowners in the 0bion
River bottoms affected by the proposed
drainage district. The object is the
reclamation of the lowlands from over
flow by strengthening and deepening
the channel OF the river, and this is to
be done by special act of the Legisla-
ture empowering the citizens in each
county contiguous to form district
and create fund for the work. The
gentlemen of the commission are pro-
ceeding with the work Systematically
and in business like manner This
work means the development and in
crease Of agriculture in this country.
It means an increase in the area of
farming territory from ten to twenty
per cent in our own county. 1t will
give us an increased acreage Of the
most fertile lands in the world. 1t will
make Obion County alone, one OF the
richest in the State, second to none in
agriculture. 1t presages greater popu-
lation and an inspiration TO every busi- |
ness interest in the county. 1t will not
be long until the work is inaugurated,
and that alone will give the county an
impetus that we have not seen for
..r..n
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21
Illinois Central
RAILROAD.
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No. 3 --f5.SS am. No. 133- sol am
Trains Nos. los and 1873 are Recommendations
and stop at Gibbs to receive or discharge passen-
gers
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No. 2 1914 am. No. 1906 10. or p. IN
No. 4 .48p.m. No. 1874 -S.15 pm
tFlag stop under special orders See agent
tStops on flag only to receive passengers hold
ing tickets for points north Of Carbonate where
or stop.
Trims Nos. iA and 100 are accommodations.
Tickets and particulars as 10 specific rates.
limits and train time Of your home ticket agent
at Gibbs.
r. ". HARLOW. y. p. A.. Louisville.
A. J. McDouGALI.. D. p. A.. New orleans,
5. G. HATCH, &. P. Al. Chicago
ING. A. scorT, G. p A.. Memphis.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21
years

Hon. Reau Folk Is out in a state
ment declining the solicitation Of his
friends to make the race for Governor.
He signifies his aspirations TO be re-
elected as State Treasurer.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21
FoR REPRESENTATIVE.

MOoRE-we are authorized toannounce 4. 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 commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21
Primary Pointers.

/. The primary is Democratic doc
trine.
2 Unfair manipulation OF conven-
tons by the few gave birth to the pri-
mary idea
3. Primary systems have been adopt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-01-21
Democratic Ticket.

Circuit Judge.
JOSEPH E. JONES,
Of weakiey County.
chancellor.
G. P. Nc KINNEY,
OF Iauderdaie county.
Attorney-ceneraI.
d. J. CALDWELL,
Of obion County.
County Judge.
A. J. LAWSON.
Trustee.
G. w. WoRLEY.
sheriff.
T. ]. EAsTERWooD.
County Court Clerk,
c. S. TALLEY.
clerk Of the Circuit Court,
H. M. GOLDEN.
Register.
j. M. CHAPEL.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-03-30
W. {. 7. U. Column.

In his paper, The Commoner, Will
Jennings Bryan has published an
editorial on "The Liquor Question
in Nebraska which has caused quite
a commotion in political affairs in
that state. Mr.. Bryan comes out
squarely for county option Mayor
Dahlman of Omaha is probable
Democratic candidate for governor,
and is opposed to county option. The
Republicans have made no declara-
ton as yet.
Mr.. Bryan ably states the usual
arguments in favor Of county OPP
ton law. without either favoring or
opposing state prohibition, makes a
spirited defense of the early closing
or anti-treating laws, and concludes
thus:
Whenever a community attempts
to deal with the saloon question, in
stead of having to deal with one of
its own citizens it finds itself in
struggle with great corporations
which operate over a large area, and
have a peculiar interest in cultiYat-
ing the appetite for drink; instead
of settling the question by consult
ing its own voters it must engage in
war with foreign power.
The saloon not everyone, but as
rule is an alliance with vice. 1t
is constantly used to debauch poll
tics, and to prevent the intelligent
consideration of public questions.
The liquor interests interfere in all
matters that may even remotely eff
feet their interests. They made
themselves odious at the last session
of the Nebraska legislature. They
controlled enough of the senators to
prevent the submission of the initia-
tive and referendum. They were
willing to deny the people of the
state the right to express themselves
on any question, rather than risk the
use of one initiative and referendum
for the submission Of the liquorques-
ton. Insolence, arrogance and i'm
pudence can not go farther.
'fThe Democratic party cannot af-
ford to act as the mouthpiece of the
liquor interests. 1t can have moth
ing in common with the selfish, mer-
cenary and conscienceless crusade
that the liquor interests have organ
lied against the hone and the state
against private virtue and public
morals"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-03-30
Our Fruit Trees to be Saved.

Prof. Leopold Trouvelot Of the
astronomical observatory at Harvard
University, was interested in the silk
worm. He thought possibly that q
harder breed Of the insect could be
produced, and was experimenting
along that line. Disease was attack
ing the commercial silkworm, both
in the United States, and in Europe.
Professor Trouvelot imported silk
spinning caterpilIars, in various
stages of development, and among
them were clusters Of eggs from the
Gypsy moth. In the village of Med
ford he conducted his experiments,
placing the caterpillars on a shrub
in his yard. To keep the specimens
from becoming scattered he covered
the brush with a net.
The New England states would to
day be free from the terrible gypsy
moth curse if windstorm hadn't
come along and torn the net asunder,
liberating the caterpillars and moths
and scattering them beyond recall.
1t is not always easy to trace the
origin of such pests, but the gypsy
moths introduction is clearly es-
tablished.
In its caterpillar state the moth
does most damage. 1t eats every
thing in its path-fruit, shade trees,
almost every sort Of vegetation. en-
tire forests.
Japan was afflicted with the gypsy
moth, but its ravages were not felt
in the land of the Mikado. Some
force seemed to hold the moth in
check, and PREVENTS destructiyness.
A parasite, so minute as to be
barely seen without the aid of a
tacks of the parasite. From Doom
of the Gypsy Moth" in April Tech
meal World Magazine.
The United States counsel-gener
in Yokohama learned the facts, and
sent a report to the department of
agriculture and so eventually forty
thousand parasites were brought in
to the United States and released in
the infected districts of New Eng
land. The experiment is being
watched with great interest, and
promises to be a decided success,
unless some unforeseen complication
arises to render Intellectual the at
magnifying glass, fed upon the moth
in it's caterpillar state, and counter
balanced its propagating and ravag-
ing power.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-03-30

Nelson, although pressure was
brought to bear on him from all
sides to induce him to change his
mind. There was never much doubt
about the reapointment of Mr.
Smith although demonstration was
made against him by the temper
ance people on the ground that he
had an interest in the brewery BUSH
ness, the charge does not seem
to have had weight.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-03-30

was hitched. Then they went away
In swell turnout. and Jonadab pretty
nigh took the drivers larboard ear or
with shoe Phil gave him to heave
after EN-
After the wedding the folks was sit
ting under the palms and bushes that
was growing fiji tubs all over the
house. and the stewards there was
enough of 'em To man four master
was carting round punch and frozen
ylctuals. Phil scarcely ever left u.
no we want lonesome. Pretty soon
he comes back from beat into the
next room, and IT, says:
ssThere's lady here that's just dy-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-03-30
University Regents Appointed.

1t is possible to give too great inl-
portance to selections for the board
of regents, observes st. Paul cor
respondent In the case of those ap-
pointed in recent years the appoint
ment has been regarded as purely
honorary and the position ornament
al. as far as most of the members of
the board are concerned. With re-
gard to the present board at least,
and it is a fairly representative one,
those who say John Lind is the board.
and that it's ADLER members are use
full or an obstruction in proportion
as they hold up his hands. A good
many people think the affairs of the
university could not well have bet
ter care than that given them by
President Northrop and John Lind.
Evidently the governor has con-
cluded that things are very well as
CAlCy al IAt OH CNCLlL0 IlC has t.
appointed all three of the retiring re-
gents; although his motive for doing
so could have been least of all to
recognize leading men in his own
party who have been loyal to its cam
dates, whatever he may have had in
view in the way of enlisting person
al recruits. B. f. Nelson and Pierce
Butler are Democrats dyed in the
wool. A. G. Smith, the third man.
has certainly not voted for Repub-
lican candidate for governorssin six
years, possibly not for longer time.
B. F. Nelson nearly made sure of
his place. He took time by the fore
lock and tied the governor up to
him with promises months ago when
the governor was most anxious to
follow in Governor Johnson's foot
steps. And the governor stuck to
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-07-15
Heavy Thunder Storm

The heaviest electrical storm Of the
season occurred here on last Saturday
and not a little damage was doue.
Several hundred telephones In this
city. were put out of Use and the light
ming struck ia n lmber of places.
AT the barn of Mr. Stewart Seibert,
on Tuscarora, the storm came on while
Mr.. Sebert and his men were in the
barn milking. A COW in another Sec
ton of the barn was struck by light
ming and killed and Mr.. Selbert was
himself badly shocked aud knocked
from his feet but he soon recovered.
The lightning flashed about the barn
and struck the tenant house hut eX-
cept the killing of the c5w there was
no serious damage done. The COW was
insured and the loss was paid prompt
Iv
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-07-15
Notice to Lien Holders.

To all persons holding liens, by
judgment or otherwise, on the real es-
tate, or any part thereof, of Julius NJ.
Coyle.
In pursuance of a decree of the Cir
cult Court Of Berkeley County, w.
Va, made in a cause therein pending
to subject the real estate of the said
julius NJ Coyle to the satisfaction of
theRliens thereon, you are hereby re-
quired to present all claims held by
you and each oftyou, siagainst the said
Julius M. Coyle, which are liens upon
his real estate, or any part of it, for adj
judication, to me at my office in the
Old National Bank Building, in Mar
tinsburg w. Va, on or before the 18th
day of July $40.
Given under my hand this Ord day
of June 1910.
w. B. Colston,
Commissioner in Chancery of said
Court. At.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-07-15
Valuable Farm Sold.

Mr.. w. III. Kilmer last week sold
his farm known as the Rlckard farm.
lying on the Ridge road, in Hedges
Vile district, to Mr.. II. P. Thorn. The
price paid was $40 per acre and the
sale was by Mr.. s. S, Felker, the real
estate man. Mr. kilmer bought the
farm few years ego and paid less
than $40 per acre but he has made
great provements including a fine
orchard of some thirty acres which is
looking very well and gives great
promise The whole farm is well
adapted 10 the cultivation of fruit and
Will be all planted in fruit.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-07-15

given me, and am recommending it
to all my friends. MRS. w. S. FORD,
2207 w. Franklin St., Baltimore, Md.
The most successful remedy in this
country for the cure of all forms of
female complaints is Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. 1t has
stood the test of years and to-day is
more widely and successfully used than
any other female remedy. 1t has cured
thousands Of women who have been
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nation, liberation, ibroid tumors, ir-
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
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If you are suffering from any of these
ailments, don't give up hope until you
have given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound trial.
If you would like special advice
write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn,
Mass, for it. She has guided
thousands to health, free of
charge.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-07-15
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list Of unclaimed let
ters remaining in the Post Office Mar
tiusburg, W. Va, July, llth 1910.
Robert Brillon, >. q. Bridges, Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Braxton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis Butts, Mrs. II. b. Galien
Mrs. Chas. HOLIDAY, Fred Hamrick
John Hubert, Miss Ethelwyn c.
koerner, Vernon Mason, W. G. Rock
well, James H. SutIer, Besard O
Gabbriee
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-07-15

The primary is past and we have
met the defeat in Berkeley which we
expected but still we cannot help say.
ing few words in justification of the
part we have taken. We are not in
terssted in the manufacture or sale Of
whiskey excepting so far as the good
OF the community goes. We therefore
stand for MI. Cushwa because we are
for the good of our community. We
believe The people Of the state ought to
have the privilege of voting on any
subject they desire and we believe
they earnestly desired to vote on the
question OF whiskey or no whiskey.
The question which puzzles us is how
any man who processes to be follow
er Of the Lord Jesus Christ and mem.
Der OF his church could stand by Mr.
Silver Ia the position which he takes
and which is clearly in the interest OF
The saloon. His position must be
what the saloons and the distilleres
want or they would not all be lined up
in SOLID phalauX for him.
Mr.. silver tried 10 justify lis ,posi-
ton in a political sense and in some Of
his circulars has declared that he voted
according 10 the caucus agreement at
the last session, he cannot make any
claim rs to the first session for there
was no caucus at the first session when
e was the only democrat to vote
against submissi9n,) We would like
to know what caucus he refers to.
There were seven democrats in the
senate and there was caucus in
which All seven senators participated
Kidd, Fisher, Smith and Littlepage
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-07-15
Going to Camp.

Our own soldier boys, Co. f. First
Infantry, West Virginia National
Guards, will leave here on next Mon
day for the instruction Camp at Get
tysburg, Penn. The Company will
leave over the &. V. and Will be joined
at HagersteWn, Md by the compa-
MES of Terra Alta, Morgautown aud
Fairmont. These troops belong prop
eriy to the department Of the Lakes
but have been transferred 10 the East
ern department for the encampment
which camps this summer at the fa-
nous battlefield of Gettysburg.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-07-15

An ordinance was introduced at the
meeting OF the City council last
Thursday night requiring the saloons
to remove the screens and frosiing
from their windows and doors and
the same was referred to the commit
tee on ordinances which will report at
{ he next meeting. There Is loud de-
mand for this. Those Who are de-
manding 1t say that if the business is
to be carried on ii should be dope In
the open and not behind screens and
frosted windows. The man who
sneaks in the back door Of the saloon
ought to be exposed.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-07-15
Administrators Notice.

The undersigned having qualified -
administrator Of the estate Of the lat
Peter KEGS, notice is hereby gi"'
that all who are endebted to said e'-
tate must pay the same at once ara
those who may have claims agsiA"
the said estate are requested to preSea'
the same at once with due sathenu'
cation for settlement.
n. F. KEGS, AdministTa'o'