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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-05-27
The Public School.

The annual commencement Of the
City Schools began last Sunday night
with the sermon at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church by Rev. ]. B.
Stuart.
On Tuesday night at Reynolds Opera
House were held the High Grammar
/, graduation exercises, with many OF the
cause and girls taking part in the pro-
their SUPP
oening number was panto-
n the nations, the parts repre-
bustert. costume and colors. America
tan for Ven from the time of the landing
glgrims down through the reyolu
tionary period and again during the
strife between the North and South and
union OF the Blue and the Gray. Then
came the recognition Of American GEM
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-05-27
CANE CREEK.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Tanner went to
Martin Saturday shopping.
w n. Sutherland visited his daugh-
ter, Mrs. ]. NJ Ridgway, at Limbs Sat
urday and Sunday.
Rev. Oliver filled his regular appoint
ment at Cane Greek Saturday.
Mr. Alex Vaughn, of Fulton. attend
ed services at Cane Greek Saturday and
Sunday.
Last Sunday at O'Clock Mr.. Wilbert
Oseman and Miss Virgie Simmons, in
company with Mr.. Tom Dortch and
Miss Tave Eayes, Mr.. Bruce Nelson and
Miss Pearl Harkins, drove to Mr. ], ].
Jackson's where they were united in
marriage. We wish for the young cou-
pie long and happy voyage down the
stream of life.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Tanner on last
Wednesday entertained several of their
friends in honor of Mrs. Tanners ia
ther, Mr.. Bowers sixty-fourth birth
day with a nice dinner. Those present
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-05-27
us and its influence with other nations.

us and its influence with other nations.
The herald was Mary Dahnke, who
announced the various scenes and peo-
plies represented. There were the Brit
ons, the French, the Germans, the
Swiss, the Spanish, the Italians, all
paying homage to America.
During the entry of the representa-
tives from Italy Miss Dahnke recited
La Rosa" sketch illustrative of
Italian sentiment. The little boys and
girls had been doing their best under
the care Of Miss Cora Wingo and Miss
Irene Davis, the hall teachers, to enter
tain the large crowd present and had
succeeded capitally. The audience was
warmly enthusiastic. Everyone had
noticed the little herald. Her express
sion had attracted attention, but before
she had finished the sketch the audi
enee was listening with rapt attention,
and when she closed there was burst
OF applause all over the house. 1t was
not mere study in expression-not
artifce - but acting with the gift OF
voice and emotion and intuitive graces.
Many professionals who have been seen
across the footlights have never attained
this art so we'll as the little girl in the
fete of the nations. 1t was a genuine
surprise especially to many who have
not seen her recently.
The Scotch laddies and lassies were
very pretty and graceful enough for
that. Their songs were enjoyed highly.
The last drill in pink was beautiful in
poise and grace. The young ladies
were all highly complimented.
Then came the class and the award
ing of diplomas by Supt. Mute. Miss
Wingo turned over the class with the
remarks in brief that it had been the
best during her association with the
school Miss c.. 7, Rippy was the
salutatorian and Miss May McClanahan
the yaledictorian.
Wednesday night Mr. Ownby's music
class was seen in recital, together with
pupils of the Martha Fowlkes School
of Expression. Mr.. Ownby has prob
ably the largest class of his entire work
in Union City, comprised Of little girls
and young ladies from the smaller to
the larger in years and training The
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-05-27
CLAYTON.

Miss Oracle Darnell is spending few
days with Miss Vera Howard.
Mrs. J. f. Griffith is visiting at Hick
man this week.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cloar on
the 10Th, 12-pound girl
Mr.. and Mrs. Toy Cloar attended the
children's day services at Beech Grove
last Sunday
A crowd went to the lake on a fishing
trip Monday and Tuesday. All report a
nice time.
We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Bud
Caldwell lost 55 little chickens in the
rain Sunday. The storm did great
deal OF damage around here-blew Anti
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och Church over and almost ruined il
and blew the top off Mr. Berry's barn.
PAwPAw.
Real Estate Transfers.

L. s. Parks ct al. TO c. A. Davis, 2S5
acres in No. 10, S15,2 75.
Mrs. Fannie Reeves to A. f. Nichols,
lot in No. 6, 5000.
N. Dickey to j. H. McCaw, lot in
No. 4, $50
G. j. Gardner and wife to Thos. ].
Bonner, 2 lots in No. 4, $3.50.
A. H. Oliver and wife to J.F. Reeves,
ia acres in No. 1, $500.
]. G. Prewitt and wife to II. M. Fer
guson, lot in No. 2, $62.5
w. NJ Duncan to Charley Forester, 8
lots in No. Is, $226.50.
w. S. Boulton and wife to RIA, How
ard, lot in No. l6, $500.
J. G. Thompson to Ed WEIGH, half
interest in lots in No. 4, $780,
S. B. Chandler and wife to DIR. w.
w. Holloway, lot IN Union City, ~, $50.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-05-27
NUMBER SEVEN.

A large crowd attended preaching al
Berea last Sunday.
Mrs. Myrtle Barton, Of Texas, is Wis
ting her son, Mr.. Dave Barton
Bro. Smith has returned home after a
few days visit at Dyer.
Misses Willie and Cora Lytton are Wis
iting relatives in Number Four.
Misses Golda Alexander and Leila May
are visiting in Nashville.
Mrs. Kate Smith, of Dyer, is visiting
in Number Seven.
Preaching at Stanley Chapel next Sun
day and Monday. Everybody invited.
Miss Lou Ida Wilson has returned
home after a few days visit in Kenton.
Misses Ollie Davis and Nola Lytton
visited Misses Wilburn and Halle May
Tuesday afternoon. BROWNIE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-05-27

If you want unusual value in
man suit, you should not fail to
see those $1,000 to $3.50 mems
suits now priced at $3.50 for
choice at Morgan-Verhine Co.
They're odds and ends and
most Of them somewhat out of
style, but the greatest values
ever offered.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-05-27

we're Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Bowers and
daughter, Tessie; Miss Katie Bowers;
Mr.. Virgil Laster and family; Mr.. Ber-
ry Chapel and Reed Newberry. Those
present reported nice time and wish
for Mr., Bowers many more happy birth
days. WHITE ROSE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-05-27

There are many and wild reports fly
ing over the county relative to the dele
CATION that went to the meeting of
State wide Democrats IN Nashville May
Is. One is to the effect that DIR. White
was not the chairman OF the delegation.
DIR. f. II. White, of Riyes, was the
chairman of that delegation. He was
regularly appointed and served as chair
man while in Nasville, with II. G. Da-
wilson as secretary. Any reports to the
contrary are without foundation and are
distributed altogether for political eff
feet. The voter should investigate thor
oughly all these reports before he makes
up his mind about them 1t is thor
oughly conceded that the county will
vote against Patterson and the Patterson
candidates for the Legislature by large
majority and the political aeronauts and
iugglers are working overtime to stem,
and, if possible, change the current Of
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TWO ENGINES WRECKED.
Freight Trains Collide Head On
Near City.

As the result of a collision here We'd
nesday moring on the N. G. & st. l..
r. r. between extra No. 20, in charge
of Conductor Jolly and Engineer Pear
son, and extra No. 264, in charge of
Conductor Hauser and Engineer Phipps,
one engine was almost totally demolish-
ed and the other badly damaged, but
fortunately no lives were lost and no
one was injured. Extra No. 20, west,
was doing some switching III the lower
end of the yards and was backing out on
the man line when extra No. 264, east
came over the hill just west of the
switch, striking with such force that
the entire train of No. 20 was knocked
600 or 700 yards up the tracks. The
engines telescoped and the engineers
and firemen saved their lives only by
The wrecking train was sent here
from Martin to clear the track. West
bound passenger train No. A was de-
layed several hours. The track was
cleared for westbound passenger No.
81, due here at $50 D. m.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-05-27
Farm
Loans

make loans on lands loca-
ted in Obion and Weakley
Counties, Tenn, and Fulton
County, KY, in sums of 81 900
or more on 6rst-class improv-
ed farms.
Forty per cent of the full value of
a farm win be loaned. Loans made
on farms Of fifty acres or more on
years time with privilege to borrow
er OF paying same after one year in
full or making any size partial pay
ment desired at intervals of 6 months
after one year from date of loan, in
terest being stopped on partial pay
ments made.
| guarantee the interest and
expenses on a loan procured
through me will be less than
the same loan would cost
you obtained from any other
source,and the terms and con-
ditions more satisfactory.
o. SPRADLIN
UNION CITY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-05-27

Big home talent mixed minstrels-fye
ladies and six gentlemen, including
Knox & Alvin. At the Lyric Friday
night, under auspices U. D. c., Leoni-
das Polk Chapter. Ten cents to all.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01
LOCKED-lN MIDDIES
GO OVER TRANSOM
CatclI Train for Annapolis
After a Scram bic.

Imprisoned in thei- room by a sprung
lock. with but few minutes TO catch
their train back 10 Annapolis, two mid
shipmen. J. 7. Pryor and II. c. Frazer,
created some excitement in a Pennsyl-
vanla avenue hotel early yesterday morn
ing by scramblng through the rransom,
dropping into thu hall, and rushing after
a taXicab.
II was a great dash for the train. and
the boys were pulled aboard just as their
classmates were waving good-by 10 Wash
ington for another year. According 10
the story at he hotel, Pryor and Frazer
retired after their class supper Thursday
night, and locked the door When bell
boy arrived al the room later 10 deliver a
telegram they could not unlock the door.
Hurry calls We're sent for the watchmen
and their master keys. after the boys had
sweated over the recalcirant lock for
twenty minutes.
The job baifled all efforts Of the hotel
mechanics and the desperate work OF the
amateur lock- pickers. Finally, the boys
went to bed. hoping the door might be
fixed before train time At $50 o'clock
they were called and found the lock sun
firm. Again the hotel mechanicians were
called, and worked furiously Tor many
minutes. With visions Of discipline for
returning from leave late. the middies
decided 10 climb through the transom.
stand from under on the other side, -
came cali tIoa- The room, and a suit
case shot over the door. This was fol-
lowed by another, and then a leg and a
hand appeared at the transom. followed
by a red face BY much squirming and
twisting the lads finally got through,
grabbed their cases, and ran.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01
ADVERTISING TALKS.
WRITTEN BY WILLIAM c. FREEMAN

COL. G. A. J. NORMAN,
after forty-four years Of service
in the advertising ranks, an
nounces his retirement from the
advertising agency business to-
day.
He will be seventy-four years
old on November 30 next. 1t is
hard work for him to quit. but
his children and friends have
urged him to rest for the balance
of his life.
| sometimes wonder if men
ever gain anything by stopping
work. | cannot conceive Of
man getting anything out of life
who does not keep on working
until the curtain falls.
From October, 1866, to Octo-
Der, 1910, covers a wonderful
period in the business progress
of the country, caused largely
by the good advertising done by
wide-awake business men.
Before Mr.. Norman engaged
in advertising he was a practical
journeyman printer in the en-
ploy of the New York Evening
Post. He understood type effects
thoroughly.
In 1866 many business houses
began to realize that advertising
was of some Importance to them
and to be particular about how
their advertisements should ap-
pear in the newspapers.
Some of these advertisers,
knowing of Mr.. Norman's abil-
ity in type setting. persuaded him
to engage in the advertising
agency business so he could han
die their several accounts and
place the business for them in the
different newspapers.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01
TAFT SPEAKS TONIGHT
President to Stop OFF at New York
on WAY TO Beverly.

President Taft will leave W. shington
this morning at 10 o'clock for New York
since the Cabinet sessions closed yester-
day afternoon. and from there will go TO
Beverly tomorrow.
There will be no further conference Of
the Cabinet until the President returns
from his summer home about the middle
OF October.
Former Gov. Curtis Guild. OF Massachu-
setts, and Representative Foster, OF YER
mont. a member Of the Congressional
committee. were among the numerous
visitors at the White House yesterday.
President Taft read his speech which
he will make tonight before the National
League Of Republican Clubs, 20 the Cahi-
net and several slight changes were
made Il will be the most important one
the President has made this year.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01
BOY CRACK BURGLAR.
Baltimore Police Identify Young
Gas Inspector.

Henry DAILY, the boy arrested in an
apartment house few days ago as gas
inspector, after a number OF robberies
had been reported. is d professional
burglar, according 70 the Baltimore po-
lice, who have furnished Washington
WIKI his record. His picture is in tina
BerullOn rogue gallery stamped No. as.
the Baltimore information says. and his
right name is Charles w. Stehdi He
has served in the penitentiaFy. in spite
Of his statement here that he was an in
nocent young man and never arrested
before. and was out on parole. according
10 the Baltimore police department.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01

Mr., Norman was a PRO
GRESSIVE ADVERTISING
man. Way back in 1870, he got
an expression Of opinion from
Sle then big merchants of New
York as to the value Of news
paper publicity.
They stated that NEWSPA-
PERS WERE THE MOST
DESIRABLE MEDIA to use.
These opinions OF the big New
York merchants Mr.. Norman
distributed broadcast, with the
result that the volume of adver-
Using carried by daily newspa-
pers throughout the country
showed a noticeable increase.
He always stood for a PRIN-
CIPLE. He absolutely refused
to handle the business Of any con
Germ that did not keep its prom
lSes to its customers.
He fought hard for the good
of the advertising cause He has
seen it grow from a despised
profession to a respected one,
and he is retiring now at a time
when he sees the fruition of his
own labors and that Of other men
who have fought as he has fought
for HONEST, DECENT AID
NERTISING.
And what a consoling thing it
must be to him u retire with the
respect and confidence OF all Of
his customers-and with the es-
teen and good wishes OF all of
the publishers of the country.
Work well homework hon
estly done is the finest kind OF a
climax to a life that has been
lived rightly.
Long life to you, Col. Norman.
no BE CoNTINUED.l
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01
MORE POLITICS.

An old held place OF power and in his proud exuant
hour when clothed with prestige of car the came
from and far and bowed ELUSIVE STYLE and awned
and cringed gain his smile They fetched and carried his
rod they knet beneath his Christening rod And rolled on
and plain that ended the old mans reign rude hands
reached and got his and threw his rusty scep down.
he divorced from great affairs and hustled down the palace
stairs And those who used to crnge and srk got
their dirty work. theirs the erces hardest kicks they threw
the large and ugly bricks exued old grief turned
to hail made chief In any other human game men will
retain of shame fair and decent play and chase
the crooked sport away but when politics they mix they will
ba shady tricks deeds ungraeful mean and base if
they Will help to win the WAIT MASON.
Copyright sO byGa snuhs AdanS)
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01
WOMAN ROBBED
ON PARK BENCH
SCOTS Police When They
Quiz Her Too Closely.
LEAVES A MYSTERY BEHIND
MISS Catherine Green, of PhiIa-
delDhia, Victim of PickpOcket
Similar 10 Mrs. C. L. SHEPPARD, of
C Street Northwest, Who Loses
her Work Basket While In Park.

Miss Catherine Green. of Philadelphia,
told the police last night she was robbed
OF So yesterday afternoon by a park
/ pickpocket, and when the police put her
on cross examination she told them 70
mind their own business and left head
quarters IN rage. They said they need
ed the information.
By declining to reply to a number OF
questions concerning herself the young
woman enveloped herself in a veil OF
mystery which detectives are trying to
unravel while they are endeavoring to
locate the supposed thief
According TO her story. Miss Green was
sitting on bench at Pennsylvania ave
nue. and Seventh street northwest In the
afternoon, resting after a tiresone shop
ping tour through several department,
stores.
Stranger Shares Her Seat.
A man about fifty years old. with gray
hair and eyes, and wearing a gray suit
and gray SLOUGH hat, took seat beside
Miss Green. a few minutes after she sat
down. and lighted a cigar She says she
opened her purse and extracted a 81 bill
which she placed IN a smeller purse con-
tanning several pieces OF silver.
Miss Green also told the police she
placed the handbag containing $50 in
bills on the bench beside her. She gave
the man no attention, she says. He
finally walked slowly away There was
nothing about his appearance 10 indicate
that he was other than a gentleman, but
after he had disappeared Miss Green
again looked in her handbag and dis
covered she had been robbed.
After telling her story detectives asked
Miss Green where she was stopping IN
Washington I'm not stopping here. "
she replied, Il leave Washington to-
night"
When did you arrive In this clty?''
she was asked
"Oh, that does not matter" answered
the young woman.
Would you mind telling your purpose
in coming to this city?"
Not Police Business.
Miss Green replied that her purpose
concerned her only and then she left
police headquarters. leaving a number
g mystified detectives staring after her
tIrs. c. L. Sheppard. OF 3Os c street
, northwest. was also robbed by a park
bench thief. according to the story she
related TO the police. She said she was
sitting on a bench In Judiciary Square
in the morning sewing and enjoying the
fresh air. A man about thirty-five years
old. of medium height and weight. wear
ing a blue serge suit and gold-rimmed
eyeglasses, and accompanied by a small
child, sat down beside her He talked
and played with the child for a short
time and then left. few minutes later
Mrs. Sheppard missed a sewing bag con-
tanning several pieces of fancy work, a
pair OF scissors, a gold thimble. and
other sewing articles.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01

Norman A. Merritt is the new post
master of Washington. His appointment
vas signed yesterday by President Taft
and the commission forwarded to Mr.
Merritt at once. Mr.. Merritt succeeds
the late Postmaster Barnes, whose office
he has been filing temporarily for the
last year
Charles +. Grandheld. First Assistant
Postmaster General, who was named for
office year ago, but never assumed the
duties. viii remain in his present posi-
ton as chief adviser to Postmaster Cen
eral Hitchcock With Mr.. Hitchcock, he
will perfect the plans for the establish
ment Of the postal savings banks system
In accepting the appointment. Mr.. Mer-
rift assumes position held by hls
father, John A. Merritt. for five years. The
new postmaster was secretary to his
father until the latter resigned In 1906
Following the death of Postmaster Barnes.
in 1909, Mr. Merritt became acting post
master. and has held that position for
nearly a year
Native of New York.
The new postmaster was born in New
York State thirty-three years ago. He
came TO Washington in 1897 and was
graduated from George Washington Uni
versity in 1902 He entered the Post
Office Department as a clerk in the stamp
department and gradually rose 10 as
sumo the highest position in the Office.
He is member Of the Board Of Trade
and the Chamber Of Commerce, the Ma
tional Press Club and Temple Lodge. No
J.. F. A. \. NJ
DIR. Grandfeld. who declined the Office
that he might remain with Postmaster
General Hitchcock's STAFF is pleased with
the selection, and warmly congratulated
the new incumbent yesterday. Mr.. Mer-
Titts nomination will be confirmed as
soon as Congress conyenes.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01
WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
Mary f. Burke Bequeaths Estate To
Husband

The will OF Mary f. Burke. dated Sep
TENDER p. 1910. has been filed for pro-
bate. Her husband Michael NJ Burke,
is 10 have the use of her entire estate.
provided he does not remarry. At his
death the estate is 10 be divided between
his two children. The husband is named
as executor and guardian Of the children.
BY the terms OF the will OF Mrs. Ara
minta Leonard, dated in 1896. her daugh-
ter. Gertrude f. Leonard. is named as
executrix. She is directed TO pay a GER
tain sum Of money TO her brother, Harry
S. Leonard. OF Cincinnati. Ohio, and 10
divide equally the remaining estate with
him.
Albert Grimes, by his viii. dated May
?. 1910. leaves his entire estate to his
sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Doughty, who is
also named execuuix.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01
DEATHS REPORTED.
WHITE

WHITE
Charles r. Rocker. 60 1884 Q 81. NV
George VI. DOwney. IS. The Highlands.
BENJAMIN Berry. 75 Washington Asylum Hospt
Bernard II. Law. 76 Govt. HOspt Insane.
John II. Lord p 1888 II ST. Nv.
Bernard u. Sullivan, % Georgetown Univ. HOspt
Alexander More, 81. Garfield Horut
Ernest l. Parker. IS daya Minnesota ave. Sc
COLORED.
Nettie Ron. q. 50 Pleasant alley sw.
Edmcnia Williams. = 6H Marion st. NV.
Matte Hall e. 2029 First st. sw
William Woodward. s. tuberculosis Hospt
William Randall "a. tuberculosis HoSpt,
Arthur Washington .. 10 Fenton place NV.
Elizabeth Cook, Is. 2703 st. NV.
Senica COlston q. Freedmen's Hospt.
Amanda Lenior So 2Js Ninth st NV
Henry jackson. DAYS. Wash. ASYLUM HOSpt.
First 81, sw.
Infant Of William A. and Amanda Tucker. min
ties, I726 y. J. ave NV.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01
Births Reported.

Abel and Berlha Schneider, hoy.
Christopher J. ard Johanna Keller boy
Percy L. and Mildred s. Whitman. boy.
joseph R. and Laura G. Simpson. boy.
Andrew A. and Lacy II. OTms6y, hoy.
John and Catherine VI. Hans. girl
Robert l. and Daisy L. CARRIER girl.
John ". and Mary T. Lyons. boy.
Howard A. and Cora Y. Harrison. boy.
Lewis W. and Florence G. Bennett. girl.
Napoleon and Elizabeth Alalletti. girl.
John II. and Margaret NJ King. boy.
Luther II. and Ethel Tcwble. boy.
Maurice p. and Martha A. Finley. boy.
Richard d. and Myrtle NJ. Cs,iI:ton. girl.
Otis A. and Clara f. Wilson. boy.
Ernest ard Louise Bell. girl.
Lawrence and Carrie Carrick, boy.
John and Ellen Gross. girl.
William and Lucinda CASTOR, girl
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John James Baird. 81, of Cincinnati. Ohio. ant
Martha Amy sengstak. q. Rev. Wallace Radcliffe
William 5. Cox. "a. Of Little Plymouth, Va. and
Chloe d. Sncw, o. o. Knsale, Va. Rev. John A.
Shannon.
Rev James NJ O'Brien.
Robin r. Mulloy d. and Clara L. Putnam. %
Rev. Frank Segell.
Walter F. nTber. 2. and Edna f. stockda', IS
both 0f stanton, Va. Rev. John Reid Shannon
COLORED.
Causie Stones. &. and Fannie Wagstaff. p Rev
William Bishop johnson.
John F. Anderson 30. ard Ophelia Ferguson. So
Rev ". J. Howard.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01
Sues Traction Companx.

Yetta Winner, through her father, Sam
uel Winner, yesterday fled suit against
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company to recover $4,000 damages. The
girl is three years old. and was run over
by a car on Four-and-a-half street south
west last Decoration Day while crossing
the street One foot was cut off and
the other crushed
The Washington herald., 1910-10-01
VERNON TO RETIRE.
Will Resign to Make Way for J.
G, Eapier.

Within q month. W. T. Vernon. the
colored Register of the Treasury. viii re-
sign 10 make way for J. c. Napier, one
OF the leading colored business men IN
Tennessee.
Register Vernon is leader OF the race in
Kansas, where he was president Of the
Western University, at Quindare. He
Las always taken active part in politics.
Napier is a power among cOlored peo-
pie and owns bank and much real
estate. He declined the position as Uni
ted States minister 10 Liberia because OF
lis business interests.