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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20
For Murder at Reelfoot.

Smith and Pete Brannon, brothers
and fishermen at Reelfoot Lake, will
serve sentences of fifteen and five years,
respectively, in the State penitentiary
for the murder OF Joe Phillips, young
fisherman Of IS years, whom they killed
at Beaver Lake in Obion County last
year, as the result of an affirmation OF
their sentences in decision delivered
by Justice ID. L. Lansden, of the State
Supreme Court.
Beaver Lake is an arm of Reelfoot,
situated between Lake and Obion coun-
ties. The tragedy took place on the
bank of the lake on the Obion side.
On the day Of the shooting the two
Brapnon brothers were at the home OF
a friend several hundred yards from
their own cabin, which stood close to
the bank of the lake, where they had
been invited to dinner. Just as they
were sitting down to the table a son OF
their host ran i'll and informed the Bran
mons that their cabin was being robbed.
The brothers ran hurriedly out in time
20 see Joe Phillips, Raymond Burk-
hold and Joe Grey, three young fisher
men. run rapidly from their cabin to a
skiff moored at the bank Of the lake.
When the Brannon's reached the
Mace where the robbers had embarked
they had rowed out into the lake be-
yond the reach Of gunshot, but at
smith Brannon's command they turned
thair boat about and rowed back to the
hank When the boat was within few
feet Of the bank Joe Phillips was shot,
and the wound proved fatal few min
utes later.
There we're two theories as to who
Aired the fatal shot. The Brannon's
eontended that Burkhold did it acct
dentally. and he did not assume re
sponsibility at the preliminary trial,
afterward testifying that he had been
told by Pete Brannon to do so or he
(Brannon) would kill him. Burkhold
was sitting in the boat, and Phillips was
hotwaaa him and the bank standing up
when the fatal shot was fired.
The States proof went to show that
,vhen the boat approached within few
feet Of the bank. Smith Brannon ran
dovn to meet it and drew his pistol aud
sbot Phillips. Various circumstances
went 10 uphold this contention, and the
snnreme Court saw no reason for re-
,ersino the lower courts verdict, based
on this theory.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20
Dangerous House-Fly.

War to the death should be declared
upon the little pest. His presence is a
disgrace. His touch may be deadly.
Either man must kill the fly or the fly
will kill the man. If there is no dirt
and filth there will be no flies.
Keep the flies away from the milk.
Don't allow flies in your house.
Don't permit them near your food,
especially milk.
Don't buy food stuff where flies are
tolerated
Don't allow your fruits and confec-
tions to be exposed to the swarms Of
flies.
Don't let flies crawl over the baby's
mouth and swarm upon the nipple Of
its nursing bottle.
Clean up your premises inside and
out, and then see that others do the
same. Strike at the root of the evil.
The house-hy breeds in horse manure,
kitchen offal, and the like. Dispose of
these materials in such a way that the
house-fy cannot propagate. Screen all
windows and doors and insist that your
grocer, butcher, baker, and every one
from whom you buy food stuffs, does
the same. There is more health in a
we'll screened house than in many a
doctors visit. = Extract from Special
Bulletin of the Fly Fighting Committee
of the American Civic Association.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20

an organism untitled for the trial of
strength, and when the strain is over
her system has received shock from
which it 10 hard to recover. Follow
ing right upon this comes the nervous
strain of caring for the child, and a
distinct change in the mother results.
There is nothing more charming than
a happy and healthy mother of chill
dren, and indeed childbirth under right
conditions need be no hazard to health
or beauty. The unexplainable thing is
that, with all the evidence of shattered
nerves and broken health resulting
from an unprepared condition, women
will persist in going blindly to the trial.
1t isn't as though the experience
came upon them unawares. They have
ample time in which to prepare, but
they, for the most part, trust to chance
and pay the penalty.
In many homes once childless there
are now children because of the fact
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound makes women normal,
healthy, and strong.
Any woman who would like
special advice in regard to this
matter is cordially invited to
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass. Her letter will be held in
strict confidence.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20
ONLY ONE BEST"
UNION CRY PEOPLE GIVE CREDIT
WHERE CREDIT is DUE.

w HEhE OhEDII Is DUE.
People of Union City who suffer with
sick kidneys and bad backs want kid
ney remedy that can be depended upon.
The best is Doan 8 Kidney Pills, a medi-
cine for the kidneys only, made from
pure roots and herbs, and the only one
that is backed by willing testimony Of
Union City people. Here's case.
G.. w. Hawkins, deputy marshal,
First and Palmer streets, Union City,
Tenn, says: Il suffered from lame
and aching back and my kidneys were
weak and inactive. / took several REM
edies but without much benefit until /
used Doan's Kidney Pills. They re-
moved my aches and pains and toned
up my system. / cheerfully recon-
mend this remedy to other kidney suf-
ferers, knowing that it can be relied
upon to correct kidney troubles. "
For sale by all dealers Price SOC.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20
WHITESIDE.

Rev. Burgess, of Bethel College, filled
his regular appointment at this place
last Sunday to packed house.
Mrs. John Frazier returned home
Thursday after several days visit in Full
ton with her sister, Mrs. Lawrence.
Mr.. Porter Harmer returned home
Saturday after spending four weeks visit
ing relatives and friends in Middle Ten
nessee.
Little Darnell McRee while disking
got his foot twisted and bruised up pref
ty badly in the disk, but is getting along
nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Frazier and daugh-
ter, Ida May, and Mr.. and Mrs. Bob
Payett and children, of Beech, were Sum
day visitors of Mrs. John Frazier.
FORGET Me Nor.ED
Ca,,a ,,,onav nv using Ron Air Coal
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20
Notice to Contractors and Builders.

We wish to announce that we have
added lime, cement and sand to our line
and solicit a share of your patronage
We have secured one of the best lines
to be had-its quality is excellent and
will carry more sand than most any
other lime on the market Our cement
is the best. It's fneness allows greater
sand-carrying capacity and its light color
makes it especially desirable for side
walks. Continental Portland Cement"
is our brand, and is guaranteed to stand
all the requirements of the American
Society for testing materials.
The United States Government has Just
finished the new postoffice building at
St. Louis, Mo-, using $4,000 barrels of
Continental Portland Cement. The
school board of St. Louis during 1910
erected two large lew buildings, using
Continental Portland Cement. The
Water as well as the Sewer Departments
OF st. Louis use Continental Portland
Cement.
We are in business to stay, and solicit a
liberal share of your business, and shall
endeavor to please you, extending every
courtesy possible. Our business is To-
Gated at sos East Main street. Phone
5S7. Yours truly,
HARRIS & MCADoo,
Union City, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell
aud completely derange the whole system when
entering IL through the mucous surfaces Such
articles should never be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten-fold to the good YOU can possi
blv derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
featured BY f. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, O., con-
tains no mercury. and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
The system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure Won get the genuine, II is taken internally
and made in Toledo Ohio. by +. ]. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free
Sold by Druggists. Price 7Sc per bottle.
rake Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20
POLK.

Mrs. ]. L. Peery went to Obion
Thursday.
Mrs. Jake Hayes is some better at
this writing,
Mrs. w. G. Harris spent Friday with
Mrs. ]. H. Blanton.
Miss Winnie Davis Moore is visiting
in Union City this week.
Misses Annie Cunningham and Hat
tie Buchanan were in Union City Tues
day.
Miss Ruth and Esther Moore spent
Saturday and Sunday with Union City
friends.
Mr.. Robt. Cunningham, of Obion,
spent Monday night with James Cum
ningham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Polk Beard, Of Obion,
were the guests of Miss Mary Cunning
ham Friday night.
Mrs. Bonnie Maxwell and daughter,
Mrs. H. E. Mcdaniel, of Troy, spent
Tuesday with Mrs NJ Buchanan.
Messrs Harry Anderson and Ashley
Ingram and Misses Louise Blanton and
Hattie Buchanan enjoyed quite a little
stay with Mr.. and Mrs. Will Harris last
week. MAXINE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20

Mexican Minister of Fipance Imam
tour has declared that Gen. Diaz would
not resign the presidency while the coun-
try is in the present state of unrest. He
said, however, that Diaz was ready to
state his position in more explicit terms
than those contained in his recent man
ifesto.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20

one woman in a hum
bred is prepared or
understands how to
properly care former
self. OF course near
ly every woman now
adays has m e dies al
tire a t M e n t at the
time of childbirth,
but many approach
fine exDeriencp with
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20

Ten horses have been nominated to
..art n the thirty-seventh Kentucky
oorbv to-day at Churchill Downs. Two
!, tbam. Captain Carmody and Jabot,
IN, probably be withdrawn. The an
M, snring meeting at the local track
hesins to-day and it is estimated that
81 600 neople will be in attendance
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20

In a battle with negro murderer
four Deputy sheriffs were wounded, one
fatally, south Of Montgomery, Ala. The
negro was killed after the torch had been
applied to his cabin.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20

Growers doubt if full crop Of to-
bacco will be raised in the Black Patch ;"
this year. Plants are not doing well,
cutworms are busy and labor conditions
are not the best :
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20

The Interstate Commerce Commission
has ruled that as between subscribers
to a telephone service who are similarly
situated, nothing but difference in the
service rendered or facilities furnished
can justify difference in the charges
exacted."
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20

About
Motherhood

The experience of Motherhood is a
trying one to most women and marks
distinctly an epoch in their lives. Not
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-10-20

Save money by using Bon Air Coal
The Washington times., 1911-09-18

Swift G. Co.'S sales of fresh beef in
Washington for the week ending Satur-
day, Sept. 16, 1911. averaged 500 cts. per Id.
-AdVt.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
OSCAR 4. OSTERMAN
LEAVES MARSHAL s
OFFICE FOR COURTS
Anacostian Opens Chambers
for Law Practice in
Capital.

oscar H. osterman. of 161 Maple
View avenue, Anacostia, who has
been connected with the office OF the
United States marshal for the last
two years, has resigned his position
in order to enter upon the practice
Of the law. He has opened Offices In
Thirteenth street northwest. Mr..
Osterman is young man, widely
known in East Washington and Ana
costa. in which latter section he has
resided since childhood.
He was born in Prince George coun-
ty, Md, near Congress Heights, the
public schools of which place he at
tended He received his collegiate
training In st. Charles College, Eli
colt City, Md, and Georgetown Uni
versity School of Law. He was ad-
mitted to practice in the District in
the spring of 1911.
Mr. Osterman became a member Of
the Anacostia Citizens Association
two years ago, acting as chairman
of the committee on public schools
and secretary OF the association.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
sII.oo Niagara Falls; Excursion Sept

%. Baltimore & Ohio r. R.-Special
train Of Pullman Parlor cars and day
coaches leaves Union Station 7:45 a. m.
via Philadelphia. Cheap side trips from
the Falls to popular resorts. Liberal
stop-overs returning. Last excursion.
Oct 6th.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
NAVY AND ARSENAL
EMPLOYEES CONFER
ON TAYLOR SYSTEM
Sessions Begin Today at
Rock Island, lll.-Fight
to Go to Congress.

With three representatives at the con-
ference Of Navy Yard and Arsenal en-
ployes being held today in Rock Island
Ill, for the purpose fof formulating
pans to oppose the introduction of the
Taylor system of shop management In
Government works, machinists at the
Navy Yard feel sure that their attitude
will be well presented.
Those in touch with the situation in
Washington say that the conference to-
day undoubtedly will result in de-
cision to carry the change proposed by
the Government to the International
! convention of Associate Machinists,
which is to be held in the same city this
week Through the international con-
vention it is proposed to bring Congress
sional influence to bear.
The Washington machinists feel con-
fident that the Introduction OF the ray
ior system can be delayed at least until
the result OF the Congressional lnVesu-
cation is made public.
. Might Cause Trouble.
There also is some speculation among
the machinists as to the sincerity OF
men in the Navy Department who are
advocating the plan, because the COM
missioned officers might be seriously
affected 1t Is pointed out that lieu
tenant commander In charge OF one rae
tory doing identically the same class OF
work as another under a lieutenant
might not produce as large results. IN
der such conditions, the Taylor system
wouId REQUIRE the demotion of the lieu
tenant commander and the promotion
NJ the lieutenant The machinists do
not believe this would ever be agreed
TO. They admit that the seniority ar
gument would be presented to save
the higher official, but they contend
there are many instances that can be
pointed out where seniority has been ig-
nored.
Those who are in Rock Island today
os CONSERVATIVES of the District ma
chinists are William H. Johnston.
Thomas F. Carroll, and Samuel Elder
They carry with them instructions re-
ceiyed from Columbia Lodge OF Ma
chinists and the resolutions aoopleu oS
the Central Labor Union.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Motorcycle Courtship,
Trolley Honeymoon

DR.. and Mrs. J. B. Hills, recently mar
RED. have returned from a novel we'd
ding journey during which they visit
ed many cities Of Pennsylvania by troll
ley car. They are at home, 1918
Thirteenth street.
I'VE didn't elope. and didn't propose
on a motorcycle, as was reported" DIR.
Hills said today. 81 used to take her
out on my machine, but that is all the
motorcycle had to do with our court
ship"
DR.. Hills married Miss Edith Asheton.
trained nurse, September 9. at the
home of the Rev. II. Schroeder, Fourth
mony. DR.. Hills is a dentist with an
Office at 1871 New York avenue north
west.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Masons Conduct Funeral
Of Aged Member of Order

The Masonic ritual was used at the
funeral of John Mass, seventy-seven
years old, for many years a business
man in Washington, and one of the
Oldest Masons in the District, at the
Mass home, Ill Tenth street north
east, this afternoon.
Mr.. Mass, who was born in Wurten-
berg, Germany, came to WASHINGTON
when he was a young man. The
chaplain of the National Lodge. No.
-. F. A. A NJ, officiated at the cere-
monies, and pallbearers were chosen
from the National Lodge, of which
Mr.. Mass had been an active member
since 1870. Interment was In Pros
pect Hill Cemetery, with Masonic
rites.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Takoma Park Citizens
Will Elect Officers

Civic activity at Takoma Park for the
fan and winter season will begin to-
night when the first regular monthly
meeting Of the Takoma Park Citizens
Association will be held at Takoma
Hail. The meeting win convene at 7:a0
p. m.
Election of officers for the ensuing
year win be the principal business be-
fore the association tonight. Notices
OF the meeting have been sent to all
members by Assistant Secretary B. B.
are urged to attend.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Fire Damages Houses
On Eleventh Street

Damage estimated today at $500 was
done by IRE shortly after o'clock last
evening TO three dwellings at 232-Ss
Eleventh street southeast. The fire was
caused by an oyerheated gas stove in
the bathroom OF the home Of Frank
sharpless, 234 Eleventh sareet. About
81 900 damage was done to this house.
The flames spread to the adjoining
houses on either side, 500 damage being
done TO each dwelling. Persons in all
three houses got out without difficulty
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Apostolic Mission
Reopens Its Classes

The Apostolic Mission House at the
Catholic University, reopened classes
today under the Rev. Alexander p.
Doyle, d. D.. C. 8. P. Thirty young
priests, from several States. are In
attendance.
The Pauiist students, who spent the
summer at Rehobeth, Del, have re-
turned to ST. Thomas College, Cath
Ollie University, and have commenced
an eight days spiritual retreat pre-
paratory to their years work. The
exercises are being conducted by the
Rev. Thomas F. Burke, c. 8. p.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Funeral Services for
Mrs. Mary A. Hagerty

The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Hagerty,
years old. was held from
her residence, 2419 X street northwest,
this forenoon at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Hag-
erty was the widow of the late Patrick
w. Hagerty, and had been a resident of
the city for many years. Death came
at Georgetown Hospital early Friday
morning.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Devising Protection
For Cotton Handlers

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1S.-Repre-
sentative of Southern cotton exchanges,
bankers and business men assembled In
this city today to discuss the phases of
the Liverpool bill of lading plan and
to devise measures for the protection Of
the mutual interests of those engaged
in handling and financing the Southern
cotton crop.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Grant Goes to Try
For Machinists' Meet

Thomas Grant, secretary Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce. leaves tonight for
Davenport. Iowa, where he VIII spend
the next two weeks at the annual con-
yention Of the International Association
Of Machinists. Mr.. Grant hopes to have
the convention vote for Washington an
Its next meeting place.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18

$500 to Harpers Ferry and Martins
burg; S1.35 to Berkeley Springs; 81. 90 to
Cumberland and return, Sunday, Sept.
oath. Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Special
train leaves Union Station S:15 a. m.
-AdVt.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18

sa.oo to Luray, Va, and Return, Sum
day. Sept. "a. Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
special train leaves Union Station 8:15
a. m.-Adyt.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1911-11-21

scene of strife. When they re-
turned to Kekaha, however, all
was quiet and a search revealed
the body of Masa lying in a clump
of bushes with stones piled on his
head. He was hurried to the hos
pital while a thorough search of
the camp yielded up five laps
whom the police felt sure they
could identify. They were prompt
ly taken into custody and brought
over to Lihue. Sheriff Rice and
c. A. Doyle are making a most
rigid search for all those who took
a hand in this cowardly murder.
The murdered man was single and
bore a good reputation with the
police department.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1911-11-21
Diptheria In
Hanapepe School

Word from Principal Brodie is to
the effect, that but one case Of dip
liberia has so tar developed and that
the situation looks brighter.
Four of the teachers, namely Mr..
and Mrs. Morse, Miss Laube and
Miss Haffley are still in quarantine
and will likely remain 50 for seve-
raj days longer, as there is no de-
sire to take any chances of a fur
ther spread of the disease. Dr..
West makes daily inspection of
every school child and any suspi-
cious looking case is taken in hand
at once. One child is said to have
been found who carries the germ
yet remains immune from the di-
sease herself. She is reported un-
der quarantine and receiving close
attention from the doctor. Health
Inspector Cooke has contributed
much valuable help in tbs present
crisis, which is highly appreciated
by the community. Mr. Brodie
has b e Il gre at Y put out
through the loss of his teachers
but has managed so far to continue
the classes. He will probably be
able within a few days to get as
sistance from the Waimea School
for the remaining period of quaren,
tine.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1911-11-21

Attorney Larnach returned 20
Honolulu Saturday, having been
called up on court matters.
J, F. G. Stokes arrived from Ho-
nolulu Friday.
Official stenographer Thielen,
who oficiated i'll Judge Hardy 5
court, returned to town Saturday,
The Lihue Store has very
thoughtfully designed an excep-
tionally appropriate bill of fare for
your Thanksgiving dinner. Read
it on page 8, and then act before
the supply is exhausted.
J. Hopp & Co, are abreast with
the times with a fine line Of
Thanksgiving furniture,
The Clarion carries the famous
Benjamin" clothing clothes that
are famous for their exclusive
styles, their good lines, their smart
cuts and stylish material.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1911-11-21
Japanese Officer
Killed In Kekaha

Masa, a Japanese who had for
some time been connected with
the police department in the capa-
city of a detective was surrounded
by an angry mob of Japs i'll Ke-
k a h a about 8 o'clock Wednesday
night, and was SO badly beaten
with stones that he died in the
Waimea hospital at three o'clock
Thursday afternoon.
Masa il a d been successful in
locating a number of blind pigs
and had accompanied the police
on a raid. One attempt had been
successful, and together with two
policemen, Masa returned to Ke-
kaha for a second bunch. Several
more captures had been made and
the officers were approaching the
auto with their prisoners when
they were set upon by a mob
which had been called by the
beating of an old tin pan. All
lights including the electric street
lamp under which stood the police
auto, were eXtinguished.
Tie air then became flying mass
of debris Of every description, but
chiefly of stones, The poll c e
being unarmed, were powerless to
assist their comrade, and when All
attack was made on the auto, they
climbed in and as quickly as pos
sible, had re-enforcements on the
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1911-11-21
The Kauai-Maui
Bowling Contest

A special meeting of the mem-
bers of the Kegel Club was called
last Thursday night for the pur-
pose of considering a challenge re-
ceived from Chairman E. F. Del
merit of the Puunene Athletic Club
of Maui, to a bowling contest, the
same to consist of five American
games, to play according to the
rules of the American Bowling Con-
gress.
It was agreed by the members
of the local club that the challenge
be accepted, and that the games be
played off the first week i'll Decem-
Der and the Secretary was instruct
ed to so inform the Maui represent
tative. In case the program goes
through, probably the Kauai line
up will be about as follows: c.
Maser, H. Wolters, VIM. Rice Jr.,
Frank Crawford, Carls, with Hills.
Rohrig, Kuhlman, Winter and Sic
bel as substitutes.
Chairman Deinert suggested hav.
ing a representative from each is.
land present when the contest is
pulled off. After a little discussion
on this point, the members decid-
ed that it would not be necessary
to send a member to Maui, but
that if the latter chose to have a
man come to Kauai, he would be
received with much pleasure,