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The Penn's Grove record., 1911-12-15
GIST OF THE.
WEEKS NEWS
Front Page Stories Retold In
photographic Form
INTERESTING MINOR EVENTS
BY Telegraph and Cable Roll In the
Important and the I~nconsequen-
tIaI, but to Each 10 Given
It's Proper Space.

The Postmaster Generals report
showed an annual deficit Of $4,000
600 changed to a surplus OF $2lS,eoo,
though the service vas improved;
one-cent letter postage and a parcels
post were urged.
The Secretary of War in his annual
report said the army was ~unprepared
for war, being widely scattered, lack
ing in reserves and in artillery; he rec
commended the abandonment OF many
posts,
The Penn's Grove record., 1911-12-15
COMMISSION WARNS CARRIERS.
overcharges As Unlawful AS Rebates
Offenders Threatened.

Washington-In a decision by the
Interstate Commerce Commission hold
ing that under the act to regulate
commerce it is as unlawful for a car
rier to overcharge a shipper as to
give him a rebate, the commission
warns the carriers that they must
adopt a different course in the future
and threatens that unless certain
courses are not followed indictments
will be asked for
The Penn's Grove record., 1911-12-15
OLD LAW FREES MISS DEWITT.

Anonymous Letter Writing Case
Thrown Out of Court.
Philadelphia-Miss Harriet De Witt
of Easton, Pa, who was put on trial
before Judge Mcpherson in the United
States District Court charged with
sending unsigned scurrilous letters
through the mails to the Rev. Elmer e.
Snyder and others, was declared not
guilty.
The trial came to a sudden and I'M
looked for end when, under an ancient
and obsolete law, evidence on which
the prosecution based its case was
ruled out.
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New Industry Coming.

The H. W. Johns-Manville Company,
manufacturers of asbestos products
and paints, has completed arrange
ments for the removal of its plant
from Brooklyn, to Ffnderne, near
Somerville. The company has obtain
ed 400 acres of land at Finderne, lying
on both sides of the Raritan river.
The total amount to be spent on
the new plant and other necessary
improvements is estimated at about
S {, 1000, 900.
The Penn's Grove record., 1911-12-15

Then Yule remember me.
Christmas levels all ranks.
One good gift deserves another.
A fair exchange Is no certainty.
Presents speak louder than words.
Never put a gift cigar In your
mouth.
Celebration is the thief of time.
Presents make the heart grow
fonder.
The Penn's Grove record., 1911-12-15

1t is more expensive to give than to
receive.
One touch Of Christmas makes the
whole world kin.
A present is not without honor save
in your own family.
A little Christmas o and then Is
relished by the wisest men.-Miss q.
Green.
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Jests That Will Help Enjoy the Yuletide

Gifts show which way the wind
blows.
A friend in need is q friend at
Christmas.
A man is known by the Christmas
he keeps.
A gift in the hand is worth two on
the tree.
The proof Of the Christmas is in the
eating.
The Penn's Grove record., 1911-12-15
FIRE IN LUNA PARK.

Is Soon Squelched, but Loss is Very
Heavy.
New York.-A fire which started in
the Alhambra restaurant, Luna Park,
Coney Island, was under control with
in an hour and a half, after doing dam
age estimated by Fred Thompson, pro-
prietor of the park, at $4,000, prac-
tically none of which was covered by
insurance. Seven of the park attrac-
tions were completely destroyed. The
cause of the fire is unknown.
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you ever, as you
offciated as high
priest or priestess
In the o~sculatory
rites of ~yuletide,
did you ever won
der what tradition,
myth or supersti-
ton had conferred
p o you such de
lectable privilege?
Did you ever
stop, in your ar
dent ceremonial, to
The Penn's Grove record., 1911-12-15
SAYS STEEL coRRuPTs VOTE.
Jesse Wise Charges Fraud in crago
Election.

Election.
observation-disclosures that Repre-
sentative Thomas S. Crago OF the
T~wenty-third Pennsylvania district, a
Republican, was elected by means OF
corruption and fraud and that the
United States Steel Corporation init
Undated it's employees in order to bring
about the election of Mr.. Crago were
made before the House Committee on
Elections by Jesse H. Wise, who is a
contestant for MI. Crago's seat.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

Rev. e. p Lindsay has resigned tht
passionate of the Associate Reformed
Presbyterian Church at Rives and at
Polk, and will soon locate in Memphis.
Rev. Lindsay had arranged to preach at
the Presbyterian Church in Union City,
but later decided to take up the work in
Memphis. The minister is young
man ofsplendid intellectual attachments
and character, and his work has been
very popular indeed. The many
friends will extend him the kindest
wishes in his new home.
| have added the following books to
my library. Come and read them at 2
cents per day: Mary Cary Master
of the Vineyard, f" Max, /" Molly
Make Believe, (" The Siege Of the Seven
Suitors. "-Caldwell's Book Stors.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

13, at the Y. M. G. A. Auditorium, San
Antonio, Texas. Miss Tanner is a pupil
OF Miss Martha Fowlkes, and has been
credited with considerable distinction in
Texas. The young lady gave a number
Of recitals here in which she is remem-
bered with delight by her many friends.
We are indeed glad to know Of Miss
Tanners success and Of Miss Fowlkes'
popularity in Texas.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10
Former Citizen Dead.

Mr.. Andrew Jackson died at his
home in Fayetteville, Ark, March / /,
at the age Of 68 years and 6 months.
His health has been bad for several
years, having been sufferer from kid
ney and bladder trouble. He leaves a
wife, several brothers and sisters and
one grandchild to mourn his loss. Mr..
Jackson was brother Of Mrs. A. j.
Murphy, Of this city. He is, no
doubt, remembered here as former
citizen OF Troy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

Or. :. B. Cary, Of Cairo. spen
several days in the city the past week,
Mrs. Katherine Morris is i'll at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. L. w. Bur
ton.
Mr Clarence Clogs has just returned
from Kansas. where he attended a hog
show
Oysters zoe pint at Kirkland sin
sanitary packers.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Arm returned
Saturday from a business trip to St.
Louis.
Prof. Price Thomas, Of Martin, was
mingling with his old friends in the city
Monday.
John George Jones returned Sunday
from few days visit with Moscow, KY,
relatives
Call $50 and get your coal and wood.
Union City Ice 4 Coal CO.
Dr.. T. J. Hornbrook, Of Dyersburg,
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. Green
Thursday.
Miss Clara Bludworth, OF Five Oaks,
spent last week in Hickman with Miss
Isabelle Hale
Mr. Sharp, Of Memphis, salesman for
the Remington Typewriter, was in the
city this week.
Dietzel Bros, jewellers, means quality
work. Prices right
Mrs. Maggie Stitts, of Fulton, has
been the guest Of Mrs. Chas. Sedberry
Lhe past week
Bob Stone, of Peru, Ind, was the
guest of relatives and friends here Thurs
lay of last week.
Mrs. Ed Gardner, Of Jackson, was
he guest OF her mother, Mrs. Margaret
shell, Thursday.
Remember, she likes candies fresh,
ike you get at Dahnke's.
Miss Mary Johnston, of Dyersburg,
vas visitor with Mrs. O. H Cobb in
he city this week
Mrs. Dollie HARRISON, Of Memphis,
pent Sunday at Longyiew, guest Of
Hiss Loula HARRISON.
Miss lima Mailing returned Monday
rom visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Nail
FALLING at Cayce, KY.
Don't worry about those refresh
rents, call Dahnke's.
Messrs. s. A. Rodgers and Jess
dodgers have returned from business
lip to Carbonate, Ill. II
Mr. and Mrs. f. r. Glass were in the
ty visiting the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. H
r Hardy this week. II
Miss Lula Cobb, who is attending Hall
cody Institute, Martin, was with
omefolks here Saturday.
nietzel Dros.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

Miss Elizabeth Ewing, Of Nashville
was visitor in the home of Major anc
Mrs. w. L. Alexander on Main stree
this week.
Mrs. Walker Greer, Of Newbern, has
returned to her home after pleasant
visit with Mrs. A. d. Keller and Miss
BERTHE HARRISON.
The many friends of DIR. Nancy Bel
will be sorry to hear of his illness. He
is suffering with pneumonia at the home
of w. b. Gibbs.
Mr.. Vivian Murphy and wife will ar
rive in the city Saturday for visit with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Muir
ply, on Division street.
Trade with Stone & Rainey for one
month and see how much money we
will save you.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Burton have
moved to the cottage opposite L. III.
Lockhart's, on Harrison street, and
are enjoying housekeeping.
Mrs. Bobbie Wise is moving to Nash
vile this week, that she may be with
her daughters, Misses Pearl and Mag
gle, who have positions there.
The grocers, Garner & Bean, on the
corner of First and Church streets,
opened their business house this week
with an attractive line and nice store
Mrs. Clarence Johnson was painfully
hurt Monday, breaking needle off in
the palm Of her hand. A physician
was called and found it necessary to cut
it out.
Use DahnkeWalker Milling Co. Jer-
sey Cream Flour, a home product, and
guaranteed,
d. N. Walker, cashier of the Third
National Bank, who has been spending
a months vacation in Cuba and
other Southern points, arrived home
yesterday.
The Neblett House was opened to the
public last Monday under the manage
ment of Mr.. Alva Reeves. Mr.. Reeves
is not yet ready to take care of roomers,
but the house will be formally opened
in few days. Dinner was served to
quite large crowd Monday. The house
is nice one and no doubt will be lib
crafty patronized.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

Miss Elsie Tanners many friends here
will be pleased to learn that she is TO be
heard in Chas Klein's The Lion and
the Mouse" on Monday evening, Mar.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10
nietzeI pros. |
70 business Jewellers.

Harris Parks, cashier at the Farmer
Exchange Bank, went to Nashville Tues
day on short business trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Howell have re-
turned from months stay with rela-
tives and friends at Kenton.
Mrs. VIII Anderson, of Maryland, is
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Maggie, on North Third street.
You've tried the rest, now try the
best-Jersey Cream Flour
Mrs. Montague, Of Ripley, and Mrs.
Carr, of Henderson, are guests of Mrs
w. L. Trice, on Harrison street.
Mrs. Norman Neighbors, Of Hick-
man, was the weekend guest Of Mrs.
John Cox, on North Third street.
Miss Isibelle Hale, of Hickman, KY,
spent few days with Misses May and
Clara Bludworth at Five Oak Farm.
You select, we cut, try on and make
it best-Union City's Exclusive Tailors,
Tate Il Sutherland,
William o. Massengill, Jr., and wife
returned to Knoxville Saturday after
short but delightful visit with relatives.
Miss Julia Jackson, Of Hickman,
was visitor in the city Sunday at the
home Of her sister, Mrs A. ]. MUIR
ply.
G. c. Emerson, of Owenville, Ind,
was visitor at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. J. H. Zwingle in the city this
week.
A call for $50 brings the coal wagon.
Union City Ice & Coal Co.
S. II. Prince and George Alphin and
wife, of Trimble, are visiting the family
of ], W. Burney, on East Exchange
street.
Mrs. Maggie Bell and Mr.. Horace
Gibbs returned Monday from pleas
ant visit with relatives and friends at i
Fulton.
DR.. w. NJ. Turner leaves Sunday for
a short business trip to St. Louis, and
will not be at his Office Monday and
tuesday.
diamonds brooches.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Scates. of Green
wood, Miss, are in the city visiting the
home Of Mr.. Scates' mother, Mrs. w.
E. Scates.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

John A. Haynes is reported sick.
Miss Chloe Holloway is quite sick.
Miss Bernico Bishop, Of Chicago, i
in the city.
Watches-Dietzel Bros. Rings.
Mr.. Wess Smith, of Terrell was in the
city Monday.
Will spradln, Of Fulton, was in the
city Monday.
Miss Bessie Glasscock has returned
from Florida.
Watches repaired. Dietzel Bros
Mrs Annie Harris visited in Nash
vile this week.
Miss Mary Lawson has returned
from Gran, Mo.
ED Deitzel left Tuesday for visit to
Oklahoma City.
Chas. and Frank are the Dietzel Bros,
jewellers.
Clint Adams, Of Woodland, was in
the city Monday.
Mr.. Geo. L. White made visit to his
farm near Moscow.
Mrs. Fletcher Tate is quite sick with
tonsilitis this week
st. Patrick's Smoker next Friday at
Oliser's Red Cross.
Mrs. Maggie Whitson has returned
from Woodland Mills.
Mrs. Sanders, OF Woodland, visited
her son here this week.
Miss Annie Naylor, Of Tupelo, Miss,
is with homefoIks this week.
Stone & Rainey want your eggs and
produce,
Miss Lydia Clark, Of Rives, was
pleasant caller here Tuesday.
Harry Cook, operator at Rives, was
in the city Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Andrew ]. Harpole visited in
THE vicinity Of Fulton last week
Johnston ) bitter sweets at Dahnke's
guaranteed.
Miss Mamie Smith, Of Hickman,
was a Sunday visitor in the city.
Miss Laura Bynum has Just recover
ed from an attack OF the measles.
RI. P. Taylor, Of Dresden, visited the
family Of A. d. Keller this week.
Dahnke's cream bread baked daily.
Phone 109
Mr.. and Mrs r, I. Phebus, Of Rives,
we're in the city Tuesday shopping.
Mrs. Arthur Becker, 81 Mississippi,
is IN the city. the guest ofrelatives
John o'Donald has returned from
New Orleans and reports fine time.
stone & Rainey will save you money
on your groceries.
Mrs. Stevens, Of Hickman, is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. A. j Murphy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webe Halves spent
Saturday and Sunday in Tiptonville.
Mrs. Fonzo White and yivicnne
Woodrow have returned from Fulton.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

STATE OF TENNESSEE,
COUNTY OF Orion. %
|, Walter Howell, cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best Of my knowledge and belief.
WALTER HOWELL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9th day Of March, 1911.
w. M. Miles,
[seal. Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
Il. S. PARKS,
s. WADDELL Directors.
r. p. WHrrEsELL,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

The Old National Bank has state.
ment in this weeks paper, and the
friends of the concern think it is a
hummer. Move your optics over the
paper and examine it.
You want smoke at that Smoker
st. Patrick Is Day at divers Red Cross.
Mrs M. H. Rome and daughter, Miss
Pearl, have moved from the country
southwest to the city and are pleasantly
located here. Our citizens extend the
kindest welcome to them.
Little Brownie HARRISON, who has
spent several months in Memphis, re-
turned Sunday and will be at home to
his many friends at Longview, the home
of his aunt, Mrs. Amanda HARRISON.
See Stone & Rainey before you buy
your seed potatoes, onion sets, and
bulk garden seeds Of all kinds.
The Third National Bank calls atten-
ton of the readers to one of its splen-
did statements elsewhere in the paper.
Examine it and give them call when
you are interested in bank account.
The World Against Him" will be
presented by select company of home
talent at the opera house here, under
the auspices Of the Elks, on Friday
night, Mar. 81. Something special is
promised in this performance.
Wednesday, March 15-Kirkland &
Boxley's sale-hogs and cows at auc-
ton. You are invited to come and buy
some Of the bargains.
The Nelson property, now occupied
by Thos. southworth, the photographer
and Downing, the stationer and book
and news dealer, has been sold to the
Farmers Exchange Bank Of this city. |
The present occupants viii continue in
the building
w. G. Morris, proprietor Of the Gem,
is preparing to make some elaborate
on the building. He
will remodel the front altogether and
make some other changes inside, which,
when completed, will change the APP
pearance Of the theatre altogether. The
work is now in progress.
Wednesday, March 10. That's the
lay to get hogs, pigs, cows, implements,
wagons, at your own price. kirkland
( Boxley sale, north Of town.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10

Mrs. Stevens, Of Hickman, is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. A. J Murphy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webe Halves spent
Saturday and Sunday in Tiptonville.
Mrs. Fonzo White and yivicnne
Woodrow have returned from Fulton.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-03-10
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

John A. Haynes is reported sick
Miss Chloe Holloway is quite sick.
Miss Bernico Bishop, Of Chicago, is
in the city.
Watches-D ietzel Bros. Rings.
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CANAAN.

Fifteen members of Fireside Chap
ter visited Sunrise Chapter Wednes-
day night in spite of the inclemency
OF the weather and many more would
have attended had all signs been more
promising. A bountiful supper was
provided consisting of bread butter,
cheese, salads, all kinds of cake.
doughnuts, bananas, ice cream and
coffee. Following was a program of
song, an Eastern STAR" tableau;
reading; a pantomime of seven
characters entitled Yankee Doodle
Kitchen" causing much merriment.
The finale was marching and other
amusements until a late hour when
the visitors repaired for their homes
seeming we'll pleased with their
nights adventure.
Mrs. Sylvia Ramsdell was taken to
Lewiston last week where she will re-
ceive treatment In the hospital. Dr.
+. e. Earle accompanied her.
Fuller Croker, who has been seri-
ously Ill with typhoid fever, Is much
improved in health and his nurse has
returned to Portland.
Some consider it disgraceful to rob
hen roosts and other consider 1t
equally disgraceful to rob screen
doors of their springs and parlor
shelves of some trifiing little keep
sake which means great deal more
to the owner than it possibly can to
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BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN.

On account of the rain Mrs. Sarah
Lewis and family did not go to their
home in Corinna last week but will
move their household effects this
week.
Carl Fitzgerald Is in poor health,
not being able to perform any work.
Nichols Bros. have started their
portable saw mill and are now ready
to serve the public.
Oren May and son, Cecil, went to
Skowhegan Saturday on business.
DR.. Wilbur of Skowhegan was at
c. B. Chases Sunday.
Our school closes Friday after a
term of ten weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Wheeler went
to Mercer Saturday where they visit
ed until Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Drew from
the village were guests at Laforest
Goodwin's Friday
Dr. Moulton of Hartland, was called
Friday to attend C. H. Lancaster,
who was quite i'll but is much better
at this writing.
Master Carroll Byron Chase Is
to the house from the effects
of hard cold.
Miss Hattie Wyman of Corinth is
visiting relatives in town. Miss Wy
man will soon go to Bar Harber where
she will be employed in a hotel.
w r. Bailey had nice heifer die
Sunday night.
Spaulding Whitehouse, who has
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* The News of Somerset's Busy Towns ~

the snatch thief. Why should one
resort to locks and keyes Tor THESE
little things instead of using them LOT
ornaments?
Elder William Pettigrew was
caller in town Saturday night
Elder J. B. Goodrich and wife from
Blaine, were the guests . wednesday
night of Mrs. Amy Hubbard. Ihey
intend to make their summer nome III
Palmyra.
Charlie Croker has been employed
on the construction Of the building Oh
T b. Barrett in Skowhegan the past
week, returning home Saturday night,
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holt and Family
oY Skowhegan, passed Sunday with
Mrs. Hollis parents, Mr.. and MIS-
| E. H. Williams.
There are lot Of our young people
planning on going to Skowhegan TO
attend the celebration July 4. :,
DR.. Earle has purchased a MaxWeil
auto and George Smith a Ford.
! Mrs. E. X. Cary and two sons
Lester and Norman, arrived Monday
from Fort Fairfield for a summer va
cation with her parents, DR.. and MRS
| Shean.
DR.. Shean is improving from his
recent illness. 1t is hoped he will
be able to resume his practice.
A large crowd of veterans and
Changers observed their annual meet
ing Tuesday. An all-day session was
held and fine dinner served.
Miss Christine Daggett of Water
Vile. is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
| c.. d. Harris.
Mrs. Minnie Goodwin of Skowhegan
! Is visiting her mother Mrs. William
/ Goodwin.
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ATHENS.

The Baptist Auxiliary met June IA
with Mrs. Freeman Moses. NotWlth-
standing the showers there was a
good number out to enjoy very
pleasant social afternoon and re-
freshing drink of extra fine lemonade.
A brief program was carried out
consisting of readings by Jennie
Wright, Abbie and Annie Fox. Ar
rangements were completed for the
supper and entertainment to be given
by the society July 7. with Miss vi
Wan Laughton as reader and several
musical selections by home talent.
The next meeting of the society will
be with new member, Mrs. Harvey
Johnson, June 28. AS some quilting
or lacking is to be the work of the
afternoon members will come equipped
with needles, scissors, thimbles and
spectacles if they need them.
Athens Grange met in regular ses-
sion Saturday afternoon, June II. The
lecturer presented the following pro-
gram: Song, by choir; quotations, by
members; reading, by Abbie Farmer,
Isl and Bill" song, by choir; reading,
by Alice Foss, Maine as City Folks
See IT," song, by A. A. Hall, with
response; dialogue about husbands,
Annie and Abbie Fox and Eta Cool
ey; Helpful Hints to Husbands Eft
ia Berry; song, by choir The Grange
voted to meet Tuesday, June 27. to do
needed work on the hall. The Sis
ters will be there to serve a dinner
and perhaps drive nails if they are
asked to.
There are a lot of our young people
planning on going to Skowhegan to
attend the celebration July 4.
Not little disappointment was felt
that illness prevented the District
Superintendent, Rev. D. b. Phelan.
from reaching here for the quarterly
conference the 18th. and for the Sun
day services. A large number came
out Sunday morning to hear Mr.. Phe
Ian but were attentive listeners to
the pastor as he spoke from Where
Are the Nine" The improvements
at the church could but be noted with
satisfaction and it was pleasing to
hear the report that the expense was
nearly met.
The graduating exercises of the
ninth grade will be held Friday even
ing, June 80. The officers and COM
mittee are as follows: Ruth NJ Hight,
president; Gala H. Corson, secretary;
Guy E. futile, treasurer; committee
on decorations, Hazel B. Davis, Clyde
o. Bush, Eugenia j. Staples; commit
tee on music, Miss Lois Butler, Hazel
B. Goodwin and Christina Milligan.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
will be on sale at the close of the ex-
ercises and a social hour will fol-
low.
Horatio Tobey returned June
Is from a few days visit in Skowhe-
gan with his daughter, Mrs. j. A.
Mooers.
Miss Cora Hayden left here June
IL to join Mrs. C. A. Emery in Wash
ington, D. C.
Charles Turner and son, Herbert,
arrived June II to pass the summer
at their farm home here, Mrs. Turner
to join them later.