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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
BEULAH's LIFE IN PICTURES
"a Great Moral Lesson on Film
First Scene Shows Her DOdging
Her Grandmother.

New York, Sept. IL Beulah Bin
ford's Own Story" is the title OF th'
motion pictures through which the cir
enigma OF the Beattie murder case il
about to teach a great moral lesson,
according to the promoters. The film
was on view for the first lime today
&The pictured tale begins at the time
Beulah lodged so year old grand
mother and began frequenting roller
skating Kinks and similar resorts. AT
ter portraying her life in the streets o.
Richmond and other cities, the film car
ries the child through her intimacy with
Henry Beattie and winds up with the
Beattie tragedy.
The last scene shows the bars of hsr
cell dissoIving while Beulah steps
forth, her face wearing what is in
tended for an expression of saint-like
face, saying: Il wish I could carry
my story into every home in America. "
Beulah's manager said this last was
mot an ad, but an expression OF the
girls desire to make herself horrible
example"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
HEAVY RAINS.

Copious showers of rain fell in this
city and vicinity at an early hour this
morning.
Generally fair weather the coming
week the country over was the predic-
ton OF the Weather Bureau last night.
It's weekly forecast says:
There are no indications at the
present time OF a disturbance in South
Atlantic waters. In the United States
the coming week will be one of gen
orally fair weather and normal tenn
perature over the greater part OF the
country. Occasional showers, however,
are probable along the gulf and South
Atlantic coasts and in the North Pacific
States. The next barometric depres-
sion of importance to cross the United
States will appear in the northwest On
Wednesday, pass eastward over the
middle west about Thursday or Friday
and the eastern states near the close OF
the week. It will be attended by local
rains and be followed by change to
cooler weather over the northwest and
the central valleys"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
FRATERNAL news.
Happenings and Future Plans 0
the Secret Societies of Alex
andria.

| On the night of the 4th OF thls
month Alexandria Tent NO. =
j Knights of the Nlaccabees, held their
regular bi-monthly meeting at which
Time it was decided to postpone ac-
ton on the revision Of certain sec
tions of their bylaws until their next
regular meeting which will occur on
Monday night, the 18th. A large
attendance is expected at this ses-
sion and much discussion, for and
| against the revision is anticipated.
The Ladies of the Maccabees held
their regular hive review in Odd Eel
lows Hall last Tuesday night at
Is o'clock This was an exceedingly
interesting session and much business
of Importance was transacted.
Sarepta Lodge, No. 46, !. O..
o. F., held its regular weekly meet
ing last Tuesday night. On Friday
evening the 18th, Potomac Lodge
will confer the third degree on sew
eral candidates by their excellent
degree team.
Only business Of a routine nature
was disposed of by Oriental Lodge,
No. S, knights of Pythias, at It's
meeting on Tuesday night.
The 64th Great Sun session of the
( Great Council Of the United States OF
the Improved Order Of Red Men will
convene in Cleveland, Ohio, this
Monday, the 18th inst, in the assem-
bly, room of the Hollenden Hotel,
and will remain the entire week.
The session will be presided over
by Great Incohonee George b.
| Griggs Of Texas, who addressed the
Red Men of this city last February
| in the Young Peoples Building. One
of the most important matters which
will be brought to the attention OF
this BODY will be. the matter Of de-
vising ways and means for the erec-
| ton of the magnificent memorial
and museum building to the memory
of the American Indian, in the city
Of Washington, which project was
Launched at it's annual session held
in Toledo last year, and later taken
up with the President Of the United
States, together with other promln-
emit men Of the country and the U. 8.
Congress.
The representatives to this great
council from Virginia's Great Coun-
ell are Chas. l. Philips of Richmond;
James L. Belote Of Norfolk; J. t.
Sharpley of Greenbackville; Frank
B. Varney of Lynchburg; and Wal
ter S. Nicklin of this city, all past
great sachems.
Washington Memorial Lodge of
Perfection No. Z, Ancient, Accepted
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, holds
it's regular monthly meeting in Ma
sonic Temple Friday night. On
Tuesday, the 5th, Henry K. Field,
district deputy high priest OF Royal
Arch Masons for district No. ] Of
Virginia, paid an official visit to
Westmoreland Chapter No. Al, R. A.
NJ. at Kinsale, Va. On this visitation
he was accompanied by Frank W.
Latham, high priest of Mt. Vernp
Chapter No. IA, of this city. On this
occasion the Westmoreland Chapter
elected and installed officers, and
high priest Frank W. Latham con-
ferred all the Chapter degrees on a
class for them. Both Mr.. Field ami
Mr.. Latham were greatly pleased
with the royal welcome extended by
the Kinsale brethren. The ladies
served most bountiful luncheon
and dinner in the lodge room, dur
ing the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The alarm Of fire late last night was
caused by the overturning of a, lamp at
600 south Patrick street. The damage
was slight.
A report reached the station house
last night that Jennie Payne, a we'll
known colored woman, had been
poisoned. Officer Gill proceeded to the
home OF the woman in the southeastern
section OF the city and later she was
taken to the Office of DR.. Moore, who
soon brought relief to the negress by
giving her an emetic.
The public schools resumed the
sessions today.
Virginia, the infant daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. George Ballard, died yester
day at the home of her parents, 1O(
north Fayette street
The Chamber OF Commerce will NEE
tonight at s o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
FATAL FALL.

A grown daughter and son of Otto
Jaeschke, 45 years old, saw their father
pitch headlorg to his death from a
railing to the cement floor, distance
of 80 feet, at the Arlington Brewery,
Rosslyn, Alexandria county, yesterday
afternoon. Jaeschke was showing his
children through the brewery at the
time OF the accident, Vertigo is be-
lieyed to have attacked him as he was
leaning over the railing near grain
tank explaining the machinery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
ALExANDRIAN INJURED.

Eighteen persons were injured,
two perhaps fatally, in a rear-end col
lision between two Washington Rail
way and Electric cars of the Fifteenth
and n streets line, at Fifty-eight street
and Benning Road Saturday evening.
Both cars were crowded at the time OF
the collision, and were enrou.e to
Washington with eycursionists who
had spent the. day at Chesapeake
Beach, and who had boarded the trolley
cars at Chesapeake Junction. Among
the injured is George W. Rogers, OF
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
PERSONAL.

Miss Carrie Dunnigan, OF Baltimore,
is visiting Mrs. R. E. Greene.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Gorham have
returned from their wedding trip.
Mrs. J. NJ. Wicks, of New York,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
R. E Gronau, has returned home to-
day.
Messrs. w. E. and c. B Swan have
gone to New York for several days to
buy fall and winter merchandise.
Miss Florence Anderson has returned
from a delightful visit to relatives and
friends in Baltimore and philadelphia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11

! Several deaths and number OF pros
( trations have resulted from the intense
heat wave that has had Paris in its grip
for the past twenty-four hours. The
ninety degrees in the shade give no idea
of the stuffy, suffocating stagnancy Of
the air, thick with stenches of factory
smoke and Gas from motor cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
TRIAL OF SUSPECTS.

Thomas Crumney, a negro, and his
wife, who were arrested in Baltimore
about two weeks ago on suspicion Of
having robbed Mrs. John McClintock,
an aged woman, OF 500, after assault,
ing her in her home at Annandale,
Fairfax county, will be given pre-.
liminary hearing before Magistrate
Farr, at Fairfax courthouse, this morn.
ing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11

Ladies' $3.50 and $500 Pumps and
Oxfords. Clearing price $500, J. A.
Marshall & Bro. 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
Seventh Inning.

Shalin singled and moved up on a
passed ball. Gioyennetti and HICKS
famed. Miller threw Entwisle out.
Lynch hit the top OF the center
field fence for two bases. Shalln
caught scrivener's fly against the
carriage gate. On the throw IN
Lynch tried for third, but was out,
Mcbride to Kidwell. SnoWden
famed and there was JOY in Halls
I-i11o -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
Burke & Herbert

Mooe.ny equipped for banking IN
its various branches.
Deposites received subject to cheek az
sight Collections made on all points:
High-grade investment securities
bought and sold.
Letters of Credit and Foreign FIX.
change furnished.
Safe Deposit Boxes for rent.
A Savings Department in which in
terest is allowed on deposits
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
Eighth Inning.

Eighth Inning.
Doherty famed and O'Brien was
out at first by way of short. Murphy
struck out.
Trenary singled to right and
Walker followed suit. The latter
was caught off first by Giovennettl.
Patterson flied out to left and An
derton famed.
Ninth Inning.
Mcbride sent a high one to Tren-
airy. Kidwell and shalin singled
and pulled off double steal. An
derton put on extra steam and set
Gioyennetti and Dudley down on
strikes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
Sixth Inning.

Trenary tossed Entwisle out.
Doherty was hit. O'Brien nit 10
Anderton and was out at first. Mil
Ter fumbled NIurphy's slow roller,
and McBride's single to right scored
Doherty. Anderton ran, to the Car
dinal bench and took Kidwells foul.
Patterson was out, O'Brien to
first. Anderton walked and was LEFT
as Astryke famed and Mcbride made
a fine catch of NIiller's fly back OF
first.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11

Miller threw Murphy out at first.
Mcbride hit in front Of the plato and
was tossed out by Pat" Kidwel!
singled to right and was forced by
ShaIin on a hard drive to Trenary
Miller struck out. Lynch hit tc
short and was out at first. Scriven'
er hit over right field fence for two
bases, but was left as Williams
made a fine catch Of Snowden's fly
| to center.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-11
CIGAR BANDS

are often very pretty but they don't
add particle to the flavor of the cigars.
We basr our claim to your considera-
ton on
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
SALEM.

Mrs Chas Harris and little son, San
dell, have returned from Kenton.
Protracted meeting will begin at Sa-
lem next Sunday. Everybody come.
Miss Cam Isbell had the misfortune
to burn her hand with gasoline recently.
The Misses Bludworth, OF Martin,
have been visiting Miss Nell Marshall
recently.
The Misses Clara Luton and Ollie
Preuett visited Mrs. A. B. Covington
this week.
Mrs. Alvincia Alstrand has returned
from Memphis, where she has been Wis
iting her aunt, Mrs. King.
The Larkin Club met with Mrs. !.
X. Marshall Wednesday, Delightful
refreshments were served.
Mr.. Clarence Hinshaw has gone to
Missouri to visit his uncle and aunts,
Mr.. Jay Hinshaw and sister.
ROSEBUD.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
Special Fair Premiums.

The West Tennessee Fair Association
authorizes the addition Of the following
premiums to be awarded at the eighth
annual meeting in Union City this fall,
Sept. 8, z, 8 and 8.
BY S. d. Woosley- Best loaf Of light
bread made from Tip Top flour. Premi-
um, one barrel Of Tip Top -four.
By S. ID. Woosley- Best 3-pound sam
pie OF cotton. Premium, one can Cheek
Neal Coffee; second premium, one can
Cheek-Neal Coffee. Four or more en-
tries required.
ByS. D. Woosley Best 3-pound sam
pie Of tobacco Premium, one can
Cheek Neal Coffee; second premium.
one can Cheek Neal Coffee. Four or
more entries required.
BY S. j. Woosley-Best plain cake
made Of Tip Top flour, using Cottolene
for shortening. Premium, 1O-pound
bucket Of Cottolene; second premium,
one bucket Of Cottolene -Four or more
entries required.
Best plain cake, any -four and Cotto-
lene. Premium, 10-pound bucket Of
Cottolene; second premium, one bucket
of Cottolene. -Four or more entries
required.
Best cake, any kind, any -four, using
Cottolene. Premium, 10-pound bucket
Of Cottoene; second premium, one
bucket Of Cottolene. Four or more
entries required.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
Bought Lot.

Col. Evans jackson, who moved from
Obion to this city some weeks ago, Sat
urday closed a deal whereby he becomes
the owner of the old Baker lot in the
southern part of town, near VIM. l..
Whites new home. Mr.. Jackson will
at once begin the erection of hand
some home to cost several thousand
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
Itching Skin Quickly Cured.

Hot weather means skin trouble for
many people, but now you can stop the
itch instantly
Just a few drops Of the cooling aud
healing winter green lotion and the itch
is gone-not in half an hour-not in ten
minutes-but in five seconds.
This simple wash is known as d. d. ID.
Prescription for Eczema, and usually
for $l00 a bottle, but now by special
arrangement you can get trial size bot
ties for % cents This will be enough
to show you why we always recommend
ID. ID. ID. for all skin troubles. ID. ID. ID.
gives instant relief.
divers Red Cross Drug Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
Pianos for Sale at Cost.

| have taken over the Matthews-Mor-
ris Piano Co., and not being a piano
man, have several fine new pianos for
sale at the cost mark ] have too much
other business to devote much time to
the piano BUSINESS, and these pianos
have been moved to the Home Furni-
ture Co. s store, where they can be seen.
Will sell them on terms TO suit the
purchaser. Also have all the latest
music in stock, and this will be sold at
10 cents per copy, two for 25c. These
pianos will be placed on approval, and
sold fully guaranteed. An pianos are
standard make, and now is the chance
TO buy fine piano cheap, and on rea-
sonable terms.
1927 w. c. MORRIS, Mgr.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
Revival Announced.

Rev and Mrs John Morris, who have
just closed a very successful revival at
Troy conducted in a tent, were in the city
Wednesday paying short visit to Rev,
and Mrs. ]. H. Zwingle, before going to
North Carolina. Arrangements have
been completed for these people to come
back and commence a series of meetings
at the G. P. Church, beginning the first
Sunday in October.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
Two Good Houses.

E.P. Grissom and A. f. Kirkland are
completing two of the best cottage resi-
dences erected in this city They are
located on the east side of Third street,
Mr.. Grissom's, nice, modern, six
room house, viii be for rent. 1t is de-
sirably located and is finished in mod
ern manner.
Mr.. Kirkland is building a home. 1t
contains eight rooms, bungalow style,
planned and finished up to date.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
cRITTENDON GROVE.

Health is very good.
Luther Smith is in Memphis.
Meeting began at Obion Chapel last
Sunday.
The people gave Saturdays rain a
cordial welcome.
Miss Bowers, OF Fulton, is visiting her
sister, Miss Katy Bowers.
Andrew Simmons and family were in
Kenton Friday shopping.
Lin Wagster and family spent Sun
day with relatives at Cypress Greek.
Ollie Penn is having his house painted
which is adding to the looks very much.
Mr.. Tom Coley seems to be very busy
now. He is having a new home built.
Mr. Bob Boyett has brand new girl
at his home and Mr.. Jim Chapel has
boy.
Jimmie Hansbrough and wife attend
ed the fish fry in Number -Four last
Thursday.
Mr.. Raymond Hall, OF Weakley,
visited 'Burtrice McSpedden, Tennes-
see, Sunday.
Mr., Will Wagster and family visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Calls in Num-
Der Four last Thursday.
Foster McSpedden and Miss Myrtle |
Woods, of Weakley, attended services
at Obion Chapel Sunday.
Quite number of young people at
tended services at Obion Chapel and
took dinner in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. |
Tin Bell Sunday. JERUsHA.
When you want cypress
fencing and boxing don't fail to
al On F Carpentar
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
Low Fare Excursion.

Special to st, Louis and Chicago and
return via Mobile & Ohio Railroad.
Tickets on sale for all through trans
August y, limited returning, to reach
original starting point up to August 81.
Apply to nearest agent, Mobile & Ohio
r. r. for fares, schedules, etc.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
Big Fire at Hickman.

Hickman, KY, July 0.-Fire broke
out last night at clock in the home
of Sam Brooks and was under big head
way when discovered and the alarm was
turned in The fire quickly spread,
burning the house and a house on either
side igniting, all three burning to the
ground.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
Lake Party.

B. ]. Jonakin, ]. w. Jolly and West
Davis, all of Number Sixteen, near Full
ton, together with their families, passed
through Tuesday afternoon ON their
way to Samberg to spend few days
on the lake.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
At Auction.

Stone, Porter & White, stock dealers
of Pulaski, sold a car of Western horses
and mares at Calhoun's stable lass Sat
urday. 1t was a good lot of stock and
sold readily at fair prices, the average
being about $4,000.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29

Will those who owe The Commercial
for subscription please let this remind
them to send or come and pay up or
notify us whether or not they want the
paper continued. Please attend to this
while you think of it.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29

Judge Jno. S. Cooper, OF Trenton, was
in the city the first Of the week. He is
counsel in some land litigation to come
up for trial at the next term of Chancery
Court.
DIR. Jas. Mott of Poplar Bluff, Mo. i,
is in the county this week visiting friends
and relatives. While in the city he was
the guest of his cousin, Mrs. Chas. P.
Hardy.
Paul johnson has bought the Jimmie
Boyd Pressing Club. Business viii be
conducted as in the past. Members,
$1.00 per per month. Wen collect and
deliver work.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Parks went to
Waverly Sunday and spent the day with
Mr.. Parks brother, who has been sick
long time, suffering from the effects
of bad cancer Mr.. Parks says that
he is better than for long while and
expects to go to New York within the
next few days for treatment.
The following persons were members
OF party from the Oak Grove section
who spent last week at the lake: Mr..
and Mrs. John Holt, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Barham, Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Shuck, Mr..
and Mrs. Joe McGaugh, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arch Barham, Misses Willie Holt, of
Nashville, Sallie Kate Brevard and Ruth
Talley, Milton Talley, Cyrus Brevard,
Herman and Pete Roberts.
| have the cheapest loan contract and
the best after you get it ever offered to
the people of Obion County. II you
need money come TO see me and be
convinced. Seeing is believing. j. w.
BURNEY, Union City, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29

The wax paper bread wrapper is NOT
A FAD; it is not concession to the
whim OF the housewife; it is not
meaningless trade-catcher; it is A SAN
ITARY NECESSITY. DAHNKE'S
BREAD is WRAPPED IN WAX
PAPER WRAPPERS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29
WOLVERINE.

Everybody is happy over the rainfall,
Mrs. Ras Owen and Miss Julia went
to Obion shopping Friday.
A number Of our neighbors are at
tending the revival at Troy.
Miss LOWE Forester, OF Union City,
visited Miss Nellie Deyinney last week.
Mr.. Lem Bryant and son, Tommie,
of Sanders Chapel, visited the home Of
relatives near Polk Station Saturday.
Mr.. Gabe Collins and daughter, Of
Kenton, visited at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Mack Young Sunday. They
we're accompanied home by Miss Eva
Young. WILD PLUM.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29

When you want cypress
fencing and boxing don't fail to
call on ]. F. Carpenter.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29

Ask your grocer for DAHNKE'S
WRAPPED BREAD. He will charge
you no more for it, All the goodness
kept mall the dirt kept out.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29

Rev. P. E. Taliaierro, Of Brazeau,
No, was here last week mingling with
friends. The minister has resigned the
work in Missouri and goes TO Arkansas
to find a new charge
Erwin Griffin is now connected with
divers Red Cross Drug Store. The
young man is learning the business and
will no doubt become a successful phar-
macist some of these days.
Ask your grocer for DAHNKE' s
WRAPPED BREAD. He will charge
you no more for it. All the goodness
kept mall the dirt kept out.
Mr.. w. D. Williams has moved his
grain, feed and field seed business to the
Hardy & Glass store and will continue
the business at this place in the future.
He invites his old friends to call and
see him.
Col. Bob Mailing and little Anna
James Morgan, Of this city, and Mrs.
Robt. Mailing, Of Kennett, Mo-, went
to Sharon the first Of the week and
spent a few days with relatives and
friends.
Ladies skirts cleaned, pressed and re-
paired. Call Paul Johnson and ask about
the price. Work guaranteed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith arrived Sun
day from a pleasure trip through Texas.
They visited Texarkana. Dallas, Fort
Worth and other points. Fred says the
for a full cotton crop is good,
but that recent rains came too late for
the corn,
H. Ship, of Hlllsboro, Tex, is in
obion County spending a few days with |
old time friends and visiting relatives
He is a son OF the late w. F. Ship and
and is brother of Tillman Ship, west
Of the city. He has been in Texas TWEEN
Ly years and at present is clerk of the
circit court Of his county.
Coal and wood promptly delivered by
he Union City lee & Coal Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29

III. F. Bynum left last week for White
vile to take charge Of a school.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Beckham an
nounce the arrival Of baby girl.
Editor Davy Crockett, of the Troy
Press, was in the city last Saturday.
Those shades need hanging right now.
Phone Home Furniture 90.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29

II. w Gotcher, Of Nashville, spent
Sunday in the city with old friends.
Editor G. w. Boucher, of Dyer, was
a business visitor in the city Saturday.
Geo Riddick, Of near Fulton, was
business visitor to Union City Tuesday.
5 or doses 1865" will cure any case
OF chills and fever. Price, 25c.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29

DAHNKE's CREAM BREAD a
mark for imItators.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-29

Jas. X. Murphey has returned from
stay at Dawson Springs.
Ned Joyner has accepted place as
salesman at The Toggery.
DR. r. S. Parks, of Memphis, was a
visitor in the city last week.
Paul johnson wants to clean and press
that suit. Phone 600.