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The Washington herald., 1911-01-17
THE NEW LYCEUM.
BurlesQue,

With an all-star olio and two bur-
lesques which are above the average, the
broadway Gayety Girls made their
debut at the New Lyceum at yesterdays s
matinee and scored an instantaneous hit.
The entire performance abounds with
wholesome humor and plenty of good
singing and dancing. Probably the fea-
ture act are the Great Georgia Campers,
clever colored organization, which is
classed as one of the best on the bur-
lesque wheel. Frank and Kate Carlton
are two old favortes. and were we'll re-
ceived, while the Majestic Musical Four
scored in descriptive overture. THE
Fox Hunt" The leading feminine role
is in the hands of May Strehl.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17
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inc. Nadna, her vocal accomplishments
producing the best effect. and the bouffe
roles assumed by Francis Boyle. as Capt.
Messakoff. and George O'Donnell, as
Col Popoff. are amusing, while Mildred
Rogers. as Aurelia Popoff. also contrib
utes materially to the comedy as well as
the vocal effect. George Tallman is a
pleasing tenor and capable actor, appear
ing as the near hero" Maj. Spiridoff !;
indeed, no flaw can be picked in the
cast. Every one makes the best Of the
opportunities. and all enter heartily into
the spirit of the play.
The settings are brilliant, the costum-
ing in keeping with the place and period.
the general color thus obtained being
most effective, but at the same time char
acteristic. To miss seeing 1.-The Chocolate
Soldier would be to miss the best mus-
cal production that has Travelled this way
for quite a period.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17
SCHWARTZ, The Jewe|er,
824 Seventh Street Near Ere ST.

rected to pay. and toward which the
members themselves when at work. in
conjunction with the other members,
contributed
Contempt proceedings were begun for
alleged violations of the terms of the in
junction. and the judge dismissed the pc
tition. The question arose as to whether
the officers of the photo engravers union
should appeal to the highest court of Mas
sachusetts upon the features Of the in
junction. The advice of the executive
council was sought by Mr.. Woll, and an
affirmative answer was given.
President Gompers and Secretary Nor
rison submitted their reports respectively
in regard to the state of the federation
and of legislation and the work of organ
ization.
The board will meet again at o'clock
to-day in the Ouray Building
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17
THE ARCADE.

A basketball game which should prove
the most interesting of the season from
a local standpoint is booked for the
Arcade Skating Auditorium this even
ing. when Georgetown clashes with its
most formidable rival, the Catholic Uni
versity. Both teams have been working
hard in preparation for the game, and
the management Of the Auditorium pre-
diets one Of the fastest battles in the
history of the sport in this city. Ac-
commodations have been provided for
the large crowd that Is expected to be
on hand. The midweek session in the
ballroom will be held tomorrow evening
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17
THE VIRGINIA.

Three new pictures will be featured to-
day at the Virginia Theater. in Ninth
street, between F and G streets. There Is
always a variety to the offerings at this
theater The orchestra, with special Sc
lections, is a feature that makes the
afternoon and evening entertainments un-
usually interesting.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17
THE MAJESTIC.
Vaudeville.

To standing room only bright show
kept the audience in good spirits at the
Majestic Theater yesterday afternoon
and evening. 1t opens with q Majestic
graph reel, followed by Baker and Cor
nella, mirth-makers and acrobats. who
kept the audience laughing with their
clean comedy and funny tumbling6 Ver-
non, in his character portraying. cdme in
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17
FIRE IN BUFFALO.

Paper Warehouse Burns Stubbornly
for Eight Hours.
Buffalo. N. Y, Jan. 16-The warehouse
OF the George Irish Paper Corporation,
in River street. caught fire at o'clock
this morning and developed into the first
three-alarm fire here this year. At 10
o'clock the fire seemed to be burning as
strongly as ever. and while it was con-
fined to the building. it was far from be-
ing under control. despite the fact that
fire tugs and engines had been pumping
water on it for eight hours. The loss
will be about $25O,000
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17
kill.1 {. Beiler Explesie..

Marietta, Ohio. Jan. 1&-One man was
killed and two seviously injured when
the boiler at Cleary's stone quarry ex-
ploded this Morning. The dead man u
Thomas SWogas. foreman. The injured
xra Philip Bales. cut and bruised. condi-
tieh seriouk and Lots Smith, who may
6e iaA6soeJly tAjuss6
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rHu ACADEMY.

"TAe Little Girf that He Feseet."
Miss Deulah Poynter. she Of LENA
Rivers" fame. last night APPEARED In .
new play fyom her own pen aud was
welcomed by large audience. The
11Gels oiEi thas - lees hsase teesH
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17
GIVE AID TO CLERKS
Labor Leaders to Support
Federal Employees.
GOMPERS TO LEAD CAMPAIGN

Executive Of Board of American
Federation of Labor IndOrseS Pc
titions Of Clerks Against Longer
Hours and for Higher Salaries.
Leaders Have Busy Session.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-17

svstem Of trademark registration will soon bo
in force in the Federated Malay States
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
-Ohce Of
WEST TENNESSEE MONUMENT COMPANY
Manuactu rersof
MARBLE MONUMENTS GRANITE
Building and Cemetery curbing
GEO B. WILLIS Manager
Union City, Tenn. May "a. 1911.
Building Stone and Cemetery CURLING

GEO. B. WILLIS Manager
Union City, Tenn, May a. 1911
To the Public:
beg to call the attention of those who need or who
will be need of work my line, such Monuments Gem
eey CURLING Grave Decorations Of any kind Building Stone
of all kinds and and any other such work in the Stone
and Marble lines that owing the fact that have hand
very handsome that will require my personal
attention and keep perhaps from getting call you per-
sonay take this method Of reaching you and ask that you
need of anything in the above lines that you call around
the shop let know and will call you and submit
you designs and prices which feel will be of
YOU My shop located Second street. back Of Mailing
Keser Hardware CO. store and my display and sample
is undergoing repairs which will make attractive
and convenient for those who desire work come and look
my designs and work that now have hand and that
have already put up. would be glad have you visit
once have very handsome designs ready go out
that would like for you have nice selection of
teria already hand and another coming which will give
the complete line carried this city any other
city of this size All work guaranteed No pay until the work
complete up and satisfactory Any number Of refer
ences my work Trusting that you will before
buying, beg to remain Yours very truly
C. B. WILLIS
Manager West Tennessee Monument Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
The Samburg Lands.

The biddings in the Shaw-Sambure
case were reopened in the County Court
last Monday at 2 O'Clock, and the bids
on the tracts numbered /, 2, 8, 4, 5 and
is, containing about 1000 acres, were
raised and sold again to ]. A. Coble
and III. b. Horner, OF this city, their
bid amounting to SO, $50.
At this time the bidders, Messrs.
Coble and Horner, learned that Mr.. j.
@. Burdick, guardian for Earl Samburg,
who owns an undivided one-third inter-
est in the property, had announced
their dissenting to the report of the sale
by the clerk and taking an appeal to the
Supreme Court
The terms OF sale demanded one-third
cash payment
The bidders, not desiring to buy
law suit and to be deprived OF the use
of the Sc, 900 cash payment for an in
definite period, refused to comply with
their bid, and the sale was declared off
and the land ordered readvertised and
sold again.
The park. containing 81 acres, bid in
at the sale for $4,000, was not raised
and was confirmed to M. HI. Gaulden,
J. A. Coble and III. B. Horner. This
was the property of the late John Shaw
and the Samburg heirs we're not inter-
ested in the same.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Death Of Mrs. Geo. Layne.

The remains OF Mrs. Geo. Iayne.
whose death occurred at Helena, Ark. /,
Thursday, June S, were laid to rest here
at the City Cemetery on the following
Saturday afternoon. They we're accom-
panied by her son, Max Iayne. OF
Helena, and daughter, Mrs. w. II.
jackson, of Oklahoma City. aud Mr..
Hughlett Jackson.
Mrs. Layne was 65 years Of age.
She was born and reared in Williamson
County, Tenn, and as Miss Holland be-
came the wife OF Mr.. I.ayne in that
county. In 1871 they came to Union
City and located. They were old-time
residents and the family was one OF the
best known in Union City. There were
five children Of the union, of whom Mr..
Max Layne, Mrs. w. II. jackson and
Frank Layne survive. The latter re-
sides in Ouachita, Kans. Mr.. Geo.
Layne's death occurred in Union City
twenty-five years ago, and the husband
and wife are now lying side by side.
The deceased was a member 81 the
Methodist Church, her name being en-
rolled with the membership OF the Union
City church at the time Of death She
was consistent in her faith and when
the end came passed TO rest in the sweet
assurance Of home eternal with those
that serve the lord.
Mrs. Layne was remembered with the
warmest affection and esteem by the
old-time neighbors and friends and
numbers of these accompanied the re-
mains to their last resting place, scat
tering flowers on the grave as a tribute
to her memory.
Services were conducted by Rev. Sell
lers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Society,".
Monrotus-Hinemon.

A surprise wedding was the marriage
OF Mr.. Arthur Monrotus and Miss Ja-
net Hinemon at the First Christian
Church parsonage last Monday night.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
J. E. Stuart. "A number of the imme:
date relatives were present. Mrs.
Hinemon, en- route to California, came
over from Arkadelphia, Ark, and was
present to give her daughter in mar
riage.
The bride is daughter OF Hon. and
Mrs. John Hinemon, of Arkadelphia,
formerly residents of Union City. She
is niece of w. G. Reynolds, of this
city, and young woman of cul-
ture, charm and grace. The groom is
a member Of the company chartered at
Dahnke's Cafe, this city, and is actively
engaged as salesman and dispenser in
the house.
The young people are both well
known and esteemed, and congratu-
lations are cordial and abundant.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Copeland-H Henderson.

The marriage of Miss Mona Hender-
son, of this city, and Mr.. M. A. Cope
land, Of Metropolis, ILL.,, took place
May %, a few weeks ago. Miss Hen
derson was in Metropolis attending a
business school, and the wedding was
the result OF reunion of old-time
sweethearts. Mrs. Copeland was reared
in Metropolis, the daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. ]. A. Henderson, whose home has
been in Union City for few years.
While here Mrs. Copeland was favorite
in social circles. She was charming
and attractive young lady. The mar
riage service was performed by Rev.
Walter Spence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Copeland are at home
in Metropolis and the many friends of
the bride extend the warmest congrat-
ulations
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Pie Social.

The Co-Workers' Circle of the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church are ar
ranging for pie social to be given on
the church lawn next Tuesday night,
June 20. All kinds of pie and lemon
ade will be served. Apple pie, peach
pie, cherry pie, grape pie, custard pie,
no-top pie, open-top pie, raspberry pie,
pie 1--WE started to say buckle
berry pie, but the juicy little berry does
not grow here), and many other kinds
Of pie win all have a place on the
table. This is the best opportunity
that has ever been offered the epicurean
pie-eater, and everybody is cordially in
vited to taste and test the viands.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Iackson-Sanders.

Mr.. Waddell Jackson and Miss Ida
Sanders were quietly married at the
home OF the brides mother, Mrs. G..
M. Sanders, in the city Wednesday even
ing in the presence of immediate rela-
tives and friends, the marriage service
by Rev. Brinkley.
The bride was dressed in white lingerie
over silk and carried bouquet OF sweet
peas. She is daughter of the late G.
M. Sanders, formerly one of our best
known citizens, and her parents are
descendants of illustrfous Virginia an
cestry. She is young woman Of social
position and popular graces, refined and
cultured, and favorite in Union City
circles.
The groom is a member of the firm
of Corum & Jackson, one OF the lead
ing dry goods stores of Union City, and
young man Of the highest business
prominence and family connection.
The bride and groom are both held in
the highest esteem and were the recip-
tents OF abundant congratulations
Mr.. and Mrs. jackson will be at home
at the Cathey home on Church street.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
srnith.BisseIl.

Monday morning at 1890 in Union
City, Miss Dora Smith, OF Hickman, be-
came the wife of L. r. BisseIl, of Spring
field, Ill. The wedding was, indeed, a
quiet affair. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. w. c. Sellers at the
Methodist parsonage.
Mr.. Bissell motored over from Union
City, and the party, consisting of Harvey
Efinger, OF this city, and Miss Elizabeth
Strong, OF Paducah, the latter being
childhood friend of Miss Dora and at
one time a resident of Hickman, mo-
tored back to Union City early Monday
morning. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Bissell left for st. Louis, Minneap-
oils, Springfield and other points, where
they will spend a few weeks. Hickman
Courier.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
NUMBER SEVEN.

Mrs. Ruth Hall, OF Martin, is visiting
her cousin Miss Pauline Parrish.
Mr.. and Mrs, Kalie Stovall, OF Mar
maduke, Ark, ars visiting Mr.. Stovall' s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. K. w. StovaIl
Mrs. Wade Hardy and daughter, Of
Fulton, KY. are the guests Of Mrs.
Hardy's mother, Mrs. G. J. Hunt.
Mr.. Clarence Maddox was in Martin
Monday, having dental work done
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Dickinson, OF
Chico, Texas, are visiting relatives here.
Mr. G. G. McWherter visited rela-
tives in Martin Sunday.
Miss Ruth Callicott, OF Rives, was the
guest Of friends here Saturday night.
Mr.. John Chapel, who has been at
tending school in Memphis, has re-
turned home, accompanied by his sister,
Mrs. Pace. III
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Storm Party.

Last Friday evening crowd, com
posed of the following boys and girls,
stormed the home of Brownie Dickson,
Misses Elizabeth Watts, jamie Garner,
Helen Wells, Pauline Caldwell, Alice
Nash, Ruth Walters and Sarah Taylor
Messrs. Howard Davidson, Irving Grit
fin, Robert Alexander, Herbert Hefiey,
Heath Horsley, Seth Horsley, Edwin
Rogers, Joe Posey, G. l.. Rippey, Jack
Sowell and Carl Wells.
Games were played and other amuse-
ments participated in, and all agreed
that they had never spent more pleas
ant evening. Miss Brownie made an
ideal hostess and was given vote of
thanks by her guests.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
improving Residence.

DR.. c. w. Miles is having some ex-
tensive Improvements made ON his resi-
dence on Main street A foundation of
masonry has been laid and porticos
built in front and extending around the
east end. These extension are two
stories at the entrance and SIC other
portions OF the work one story in height.
The whole will be Of the best and most
attractive construction.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Moultrie- Thornton.

In the presence of representative
gathering OF relatives and friends, the
marriage of Miss Leda Thornton and
Mr.. Harry Hornbeak Moultrie was sol
emnized last Wednesday night at $50
O'Clock at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l..
g. Moffatt, OF Obion, Elder G. O. Brown
officiating.
Miss Hattie May Clemmons presided
at the piano, playing Memberships
Wedding March for the entrance Of the
bridal procession.
The bridal dress was white lingerie
with touch of pink, and she carried an
arm bouquet OF pink carnations. After
the ceremony the bride changed her
costume for a white tailored suit, and
Mr.. G. G. James took them in his car
to the home Of the groom's father, Mr..
NJ I. Moultrie, where they make their
future home. The popularity of the
bride and groom was clearly shown by
the many handsome presents they re-
ceived.
Mrs. Moultrie is sister of Mrs. /. G..
Moffatt and a prettier, sweeter girl
never lived in Obion. Mr.. Moultrie is
one Of the younger business men Of
Obion and has friends wherever he is
known. We join their many friends in
wishing them we'll Troy Press,
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
BeadIes-HalI.

On the evening OF June 6 the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. p R. Binford
was the scene of beautiful home we'd
ding, when Rev. VIM. A. Freeman, in
his impressive manner spoke the words
which united Miss Vivian Hall and Mr..
Joe Beadles as man and wife.
After a honeymoon spent in the
mountains of Tennessee Mr.. and Mrs.
Beadles win be at home to their many
friends at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Beadles on Carr street. Fulton
Leader.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Death Of William Wood.

William d. Wood, well-known citi-
zen, died at his home in Number One
on Monday, June II, from the effects
of catarrhal abcess.
Mr. Wood was 80 years OF age, a
member of the Methodist Church and
leaves family. He was esteemed as a
good citizen and good man.
The remains were inferred at Shady
Grove, with services by Rev. G. j. Car
man, and the honors of the w. @. w.
were conferred as a tribute to his
memory.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Wheat in the Market.

Two loads of wheat were marketed
here last Tuesday by Mr.. George Nash.
The wheat is fine sample OF No. 2.
Most of the wheat all over the country
will be generally good, Notwithstanding
the fact that the farmers have been
badly frightened by the drouth. The
quality of the crop is very good, indeed,
though the yield may be a little short.
The price will open around so cents.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Card Of Thanks.

The ladies of the Leonidas Polk Chap
ter desire to return thanks to Misses
Mary Harris, Bessie Whitson and Mabel
Stovall, who conducted the market last
week The young ladies are very de-
serving for the interest they took in the
affair and the ladies appreciate their
efforts.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Death Of Mrs. Cutler.

Mrs. Mabry Cutler, formerly Miss
Mary Noah, died at her home in this
city Wednesday, June IA, of tubercular
trouble.
Mrs Cutler was the daughter OF Mr..
Bud Moab, and was united in marriage
to Mr.. Cutler a few years ago,
Deceased was a member of the Chris
tian Church and esteemed for the yir-
tues of the gentler sex.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Card of Thanks.

| wish to tender thanks to the Local
Order OF the Golden Cross in Union
City for the prompt settlement of the
insurance policy on the life of my hus-
band.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. A. j. MURPHY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Bumper Corn Crop.

Several days ago Mr.. Joe Herring
finished hauling to the Dahnke- Walker
Milling Company his 1910 crop OF corn,
amounting altogether to nearly 5000
bushels. This does not include that
part Of the crop he used for feeding
purposes. The entire yield, therefore,
was considerably over 5000 bushels.
This is one of many things that make
Obion County famous.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
House and Barn Burn.

Mr.. NJ. Glasscock experienced the
misfortune OF losing house and barn
by fire this week. The house was a
good new four-room cottage in Madrid
Bend on his farm and the barn was on
his Lake County farm. The buildings
were partly insured.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Good Roads Meeting

A good roads meeting will be held in
Troy on Saturday, June %, for the pur-
pose OF organization and maturing plans
for a good roads movement in that sec
ton. Everybody invited to be present
and take part.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Warning.

The parties who have been tresspass-
ing on my property, at the old ALI
quippa park, tearing up gates and leav-
ing them open, leaving paper and rub
bish on the lawn are hereby asked to
remain away. | shall apply the law to
you in the future.
l3-lt MAGGIE STANFIELD.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Equalizing.

The County Board Of Equalization is in
session this week equalizing the county
taxes. The members are Messrs. Car
roll, Of Kenton J. NJ. Calapbell, of
Obion Albert Caldwell, OF Clayton,
and Dr. McRee, of Union City.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
Death Of Bake.

Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Farley tender sympathy in the death
of their little daughter, IS months old,
which occurred June II OF catarrhal
fever.
The remains were shipped to Murray,
KY, for burial.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16

LIBERAL REWARD-Wnl be paid
to anyone furnishing information lead
ing to the recovery OF one sample case
containing music and cards belonging
to A. L. Stewart, representing the IR-
ternational Conservatory OF Music.
Name plate on case. A. L. Stewart,
Union City, Tenn 12-d
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16

Thursday morning from $50 to II 80
in honor Of Mrs. Waddell Jackson.
Mrs. J. A. Prieto will entertain at
dinner this friday afternoon at 6
O'Clock in honor OF Mrs. Waddell Jack
SON
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16

FOR SALE-My house on E. Church
street. Lot 11Ox133. Six rooms, hail,
bath, hot and cold water, hardwood
floors, cabinet mantles, commodious
and convenient outhouses and barn,
large number fruit trees 100000,
terms. (52-tf) CHAs. H. Conn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16

LOST-A white silk shopping bag
Finder please return to this Office Re-
ward. 13-1t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16

FOR SALE. New mower and disk
harrow for sale cheap at B. H. Whit
ley's grocery. 13-1t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
FURNITURE CHEAP.

/ have eight sets of furniture, includ-
ing dresser, wash stand, iron bed,
springs, tables and chairs as good as
new. | will sell cheap for cash.
ID. p. CALDWELL.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16

All wanting concessions for the Fourth
of July in the way Of refreshment stands,
ETC.. apply at once to s. ID. Woosley, ].
G. Burdick and Ben Howard, committee.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16

FOR SALE-Two good, young, fresh
milk cows. (tf) JAKE CALDWELL.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16

Curtain stretchers at Home Furniture
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-06-16
To Entertain.

Miss Dora Bradshaw entertained on !