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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
Singin' School Beginnith.

On Friday night, April IA, the ladies
of the monument committee are going
to give a companion play to the Dee
strict Skule, that was such side
splitting entertainment.
The name of the one to be given now
is the "Synginge Schoole Beginment, .
and good many OF the rare charac-
tiers in the 'Deestrict Skule" are taking
part in this one, so those who enjoyed
the 'Deestrict Skule" should not fail to
see the 'Synginge Schoole Beginment. "
Don't fail to see Bobby O'Lea" (Mr.
Embrey) act the Colonial Squire.
Judge Lawson has always wanted to
sing a solo, and the ladies are going to
give him a chance to sing one in the
'Synginge Schoole.
If you want good old-fashioned
laugh, you should be sure to go to see
Mr.. Hehey in knee breeches acting a
raw country boy in the 'Synginge
Schoole.
Everyone who has seen Miss Vallie
Field act Mrs. Hay in Mrs. Wigg, of
the Cabbage Patch knows what she
can do, so they will know what to
expect from her in the Synginge
Schoole.
All of the town who remembers the
Little Tycoon and 'Rosita" will ex-
pect treat from Mr.. Sam Woosley and
Mr.. Jim Arms parts in the Singing
Schoole Beginment
Come and hear Love Me, " Bar
bara Allen" and lots OF the old-time
songs and tunes, accompanied by black |
Caesars" fiddle, April Ia.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
Camp Meets Monday.

Warren Mcdonald, U. G. ", met in
the city hall last Monday, the chair be-
ing occopied by First Lieutenant Com
mander, John Cavanaugh Prayer was
was offered by Chaplain Jerry Cloar.
Commander Sowell was not able to act.
Commander Kayanaugh was ably assist
ed by DR.. McRee, Report OF quarter
master was made and choice of route
was left to camp who heard propositions
made by representatives OF the N. G. &
st. +, and J.. & NJ, the Iron Noun
tain and 1. G. railroads. 1t seemed to
the camp there was not in the PROPOSE
tions enough for them to decide on the
route to the Little Rock reunion, which
action was postponed TO the first Mon
day in May, when the following will re-
port for final action as to the route
+. M. Mckee, I. r. Inman, w w.
Cacey, a. L. Brevard. The following
were elected to represent the camp at
the Little Rock reunions P. n. Matlock,
Pitts McMurray, j. s. House, with al
ternates, Hugh Mcdonald, G. G Thorn
as, i. N. Church. BY reclamation
Miss Emma Miller was elected sponsor
Misses Bernice Shipp and Cammie
Jones we're elected maids Of honor
Mrs. w. w. Casey was unanimously
elected chaperone. Company E, after
adjournment Of camp, elected by bal
lot G. G. Thomas second lieutenant of
Company E, The. Captain, JAS. B.
Harper, appointed ID. H. Little first
sergeant and Hugh Mcdonald second
sergeant, There was very large and
enthusiastic delegation present from all
over the country,
r. NJ POWELL, Adjt.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
Medical Society.

The Obion County Medical Society
met at Obion this week with the follow
ing members and visitors present: J. +
Darnell, W. Jernigan, w F. Roberts
]. B. Sharp, j. ]. Wells, ]. L. Wright
j. B. Havner, d. j. Prather, d. @
Maddox. Drs. Smith and Whitening.
ton, Trimble, were present as visitors.
Quite number of interesting discus.
sions were heard on different topics.
The physicians of the county are united
in their efforts along the lines Of adj
vanced medical science, and are taking
more interest in their organization to
the end that good results may be OBJ
tanned.
DIR. Darnell read paper on acute
muscular rheumatism, the same sub
iect being discussed by Drs. Sharp and
Jernigan.
Dr. Prather read paper on typhoid
fever.
Dr. Roberts read paper on diph-
liberia.
DIR. II. G. Robinson was present and
discussed The Necessity for Closer
Relation Between the Dentist and Ply
sician.
DIR. w. f. Roberts was elected dele
gate to the State Convention, which
meets in Nashville April II, II and IS.
DIR. Prather was elected alternate.
DIR. ]. P. Cunningham, of Elbridge,
and DIR. ]. d. Carlton, of Union City,
were elected to membership.
Motion was passed indorsing the
before the Legislature regard
ing public health.
The next meeting will be held at
Rives June z.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
The World Against Him.

This play was presented by com
pany Of home talent under the auspice:
of the B. P. o. E. last Friday night tc
an appreciative audience at the opera
house. 1t was beautiful story in -four
acts under the personal direction Of
Fred j. Weisard.
The company cannot receive too much
praise for the manner in which each
part was delineated. Miss Ruth Cren-
shaw and Mr.. Weisard deserve special
mention. Miss Kathleen Watson as
Mrs. Lee played her part as a profess
sional Miss Kate Morris as Sadie de-
serves much credit Wallace Moffett
and Corker Jackson we're well up in
their parts, Mr.. Downing brought the
villains applause, the Kisses, for his
good work. John Sanders was de-
tecitiye" OF the first quality. Miss
Coble and the quartette rendered some
very beautiful music. /. was plain to
see that Mr.. Weisard and Miss Cren-
shaw we're associated with a good sup
porting cast, and much praise alto
gether is deserved for the success Of the
play The Elks are under obligations
to the company for its splendid work,
which has been commented upon as the
best ever presented BY home talent in
The city.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
Piano Company Located.

The Matthews-Morris Piano Co. is the
name Of new business institution To-
Gated in Union City, on Washington
avenue in the Peeler building. w. s.
Matthews, the manager, and w. G..
Morris, of the Gem Theatre, are con-
Quoting the business. An advance ship
ment fpianos has already been received
and installed in the building. Mr.. Mat
thews informs us that he will have
large stock of pianos Of different makes
and that he will have on exhibition
player piano also Mr.. Matthews says
that this business is to be made a per-
manency in Union City. He feels that
this is just as good market as can be
found and that the Matthews Morris
Piano Co. will be conducted along the
lines Of sound business principles with
the expectation of making it one of the
most popular concerns in Union City.
We gladly welcome the new firm.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
Lincoln Mcconnell.

Next Wednesday night, April u, last
attraction on lyceum course, Lincoln
Mcconnell, will be presented. This is
the finest lecturer the Review Club has
ever succeeded in bringing to Union
City. Lecture subjects; The Blue
Coat and the Red Flag, lecture on
lawlessness, its cause and cure; The
Worries Of Uncle SAM" 'Colored
Folks" Dead Lions;' The Fountain
Of Youth" "A Happy Home and How
to Make It,
OF Mr.. Mcconnell, the leading press
comment is that he is an entertaining
talker. He was educated for lawyer,
and spent the first years OF his matur-
ity in the courtroom, afterwards rgsign-
ing this profession to enter the ministry.
He shows the depth OF wide expert
ence and couples it with reasoning
ability of high order. The steps OF his
address we're interspersed with humor-
Gus stories and sketches, cleverly told.
He is large man with a strong face and
an appealing personality, and his talk Of
last evening was SO sincerely given as to
DO long remembered.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
R. NJ. POWELL, Adjt
The Sale at Troy.

a stock sale held at Troy last week
attracted quite a large crowd to that lit
tie city. w. A. Smith, J. B. Mitchell
and Gid McRee promoted the sale and
quite lot Of stock changed hands.
Several tracts Of land we're also sold,
including a tract belonging to W. A.
Smith, which brought $40 an acre, and
a tract belonging to Mr.. Mitchell which
brought $40 an acre. The ladies Of the
Cemetery Association served dinner,
and quilt was sold to add to the fund
The auctioneer sold the quilt to several
parties who turned it back to the assoc
citation as gift w G. Farris was one
OF the bidders who paid $40 for the
quilt and returned it to the association.
Then the auctioneer asked for four of
the prettiest girls present, each TO take
hold Of corner Of the quilt and hold
il out, and the crowd was solicited to
pitch 10 additional subscriptions. Alto
gether the association realized over $3.50.
which is ample to keep the cemetery in.
repair for the present year.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07

The Style-Craft Store is more than
simply store Of STYLES and VALUES
it is a pla-e where the spirit of SERVICE
for the public and STANDARD for the
FUTURE is a vital consideration. Beck
harn-J Jones' Murphey.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
NEEDLEWoRK GUILD
Meets at Home of Mrs. George E. Stiles-Address by Miss Alice Hoop CT of Norwich.

The local branc Iiof the Needlework guild held it's annual meeting and tea Wednesday, afternoon at 3 o'clock at the handsome residence of Mrs George E. Stiles on Windham road. There was a large attendance of ladies'. The various reports of the officers were read and accepted and showed pros porous condition of affairs generally with the organization The branch has been productive of considera ble good in the community and it's char most appreciative recognition. A large number of garments made by the members and also collected by them were upon exhibition. At the close of the meeting the garments were turned over to Mrs. Edson, the city and town missionary, who will place them where they will do the largest amount of good
 The principal feature of the after dress of Miss Alice Hooper of Norwich who was given close attention by the ladies present. Miss Hooper has charge of the sewing school of Nor .wich and she explained how the work might best be carried out to obtain the finest results. She showed how the the work might be organized and car ried out to good advantage in this community The local branch of the guild has raised a sum of money to start a sewing school and it is be- lieved that one will be started here in the near future.
 At the conclusion of the meeting tea was served by the hostess with the hospitality characteristic of the many social affairs given under her super vision.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
A STITCH IN TIME
Norwich People Should Not Neglect
 Their Kidneys.

No kidney ailmept is unimportant. Don't overlook the slightest backache or urinary irregularity. Nature may be warming you of approaching dropsy, or fatal Bright's disease. Kidney dis ease is seldom fatal if treated in time, but neglect paves the way for serious kidney troubles Don't neglect a lame or aching back another day Don't ignore dizzy spells. irregular or dis colored urine. headaches, weariness or depression. Begin treating the kidneys with the reliable. tirne-tried remedy, Doan's Kidney Pills. For 75 years, Doan's have been curing sick kidneys and curing permanently. Endorsed by Norwich people.
 Daniel Donoghue. -193 W. Main St. Norwich. Conn. says: "I can recom- mend Doan's Kidney Pills highly. had severe pains in the small of my back and across my kidneys and my back was very lame Doan's Kidney Pills. procured at N. D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store, rid me of my trouble in a short time and I therefore cannot speak too highly of them"
 For sale by all dealers Price 30 cents. Foster -Milburn Co.. Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name = Doan's and take no other
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
Daf1def>if1e
Grows hair and we
 can prove 1t
Hair Becomes Soft, Fluffy, Lus-
 trous and Beautiful Immediately . After Danderine Hair Cleanse
Get a 25 Cent Bottle Now and Forever Stop Falling Hair, Itching
 Scalp and Dandruff

A little DanderineSpow will immediately double the beauty of your har-No difference how dull, faded, brittle and scraggy just moisten cloth with Danderine and carefully draw 1t through your hair taking one small strand at time. The effect is immediate and amazng-your hair will be light, fluffy and wavy and have appearance Of aban- dance; incomparable lustre, softness and iuxu- riance the beauty and shnmer of true hair health.
 Try as you will after application of Danderine, you find a single trace of dandruf or loose falling hair and your scalp will not itch, but what will please you will be after few week use when you will actually new hair, fine and downy at first-yes-but really new hair-sprouting all over the scalp.
 Danderine is to the hair what fresh showers of rain and sunshine vegetation It goes right to the roots, invigorates and strengthens them It's lie producing properties cause the hair to grow abun- dantly long, strong and beautiful.
 sGet 25 cent bottle of Knowton's Dandcrine from any drug store toilet counter and prove to yourself tonight-now-tha youl hair is as pretty and soft as anythat 1t has been neglected or injured by careless treatment-that's al-you surely can have beautiful hair and lots of it. if you will just try little Danderine. Real surprise awaits you.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
workmen Quarrel Over Hunting Dogs.

It became known in the city We'd nesday that two men employed in the Smith Winchester Manufacturing company's foundry at South Windham had a fierce fist to fist encounter on Monday and as a result of the lively scrap one of the combatants has a sinner as large as a mans fist and there is a possibility he may lose that eye
 The fight was result of a barley over some hunting dogs and the ar gument had been going on for week or more until finally the men became so heated that they squared of and one received a drubbing. It is said the beaten received numerous blows after he had been knocked out after the first walIop. The man that sustained the sinner is said to have started for the other fellow with a couple of iron castings in his hands. The man who got in the first wallop and the follow up blows is said to have put in his time and got through with the firm, by whom he had been employed for a long time.
 It was reported about the street on "Wednesday afternoon that there might be an arrest or two in the matter and that the court might be called on to settle the difficulty The fight oe- dry and was over before the men could ee separated by fellow workmen. Both men reside in South Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
Adopt a Plan

A definite plan is the foundation Of success in saving.
 1t doesn't make much differ ence what the plan of saving is, so long as it's systematic. Some people never spend the dimes they get-they put them in con venient home savings bank.
 Some men shave themselves and drop into the bank the money they would have to pay the bar Der. Others walk to the office and save the carfare.
 You can select any plan which suits you. Regularity in your saving is the essential thing.
 One dollar opens an account and starts your savings earning interest. BEGIN NOW.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
Personals.

George P. Madden of Norwich was in Wlllimantic Wednesday.
 Thomas Mcfarland of New Haven was in town Wednesday calling on friends. F Mrs. James Calnen of Summit street is visiting relatives in New York city for a fortnight.
 Charles s. Turner and Frank W. ChappeH and Winfield J. Phillips of Chaplin were Willimantic visitors on Wednesday.
 Miss Clara Card of Hartford, for merly of this city, who has been visit ing friends in town. left on the after noon train Wednesday for a visit with friends in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
J. Stanley Walden to Wed.

J. Stanley Walden of Mt Vernon, N. E-, formerly of this city, is to be married this tThursday) evening to Miss Tracy Eppstein of East Orange, N- J. The ceremony will be perform ed at the home of the bride, los Car negie avenue The couple will make their home in Colorado. Mir Walden is a graduate of the Windham high school with the class of 1909 and was considered one of the schools best all- around athletes. He has a host of friends in this city. He has been en- gagged in the silk business with his un- cle at Paterson, N. J., since his grad uaticn from the local school. The prospective bride is Q graduate of the Emerson School of Oratcry, Boston, and is prominent socially iE her home citV
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
PERIOD OF DARKNESS.
Engine at Lighting Plant Disabled
 Late Wednesday Afternoon.
Danlelson. NoV. 15..

Danielson, Nov. 15.-
 Danielson, Moosup, DayVille and oth- CT sections hereabouts were left in al most total darkness during all of Wednesday night after an accident which put the engine of the Peoples Light & Power Co. out of business late in the afternoon. Gas of uncertain quality, kerosene lamps and candles were made to do service. The stores found it difficult to do business and many of them closed early. Citizens who found it nee essary to be out in many cases used lanterns to find their way about.
 tinued all night and the service will probab bly, be as good as usual today.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16

Hemstitched Damask Cloths, s2.5O $500, s4.0O each. Tea Cloths, 75c to $500 each 36 to 54. inches wide. All Linen Table Damask by the yard 62-inch-5Oc, 65c. s1.O0 yard.
 72-inch-$1OO. s1-25,> s1-5O. $1.s9 yd. SPECIAL inch at SIPS yard.
 Napkins to match, $500 dozen. Irish Linen, Half BIeached-
 7O-inch Heavy Damask, s1.Oo and SIPS yard. 20 and 22-inch Napkins just received. $2O0. $2.5O, $500 dozen Our Special Tray Cloth. 2sc each, value 39c. Also Tray Cloths soc, 75c. s1OO each. 59c Damaslx Towels with design for monogram, size 22x41, vdlue 75c. Also Towels 75c and s1.OO each. Huck Towels 75c, s1.OO, SIPS, $1.5O. each.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
To Remove FIaapoIe.
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. Joseph Dart.

Mrs. Adelaide A. Warner, wife of Joseph Dart, died at her home, No. 526 New Britain avenue Hartford op Saturday afternoon. She was stricken with paralysis seven months ago and failed rapidly the past two months. She was born in South Woodstock, a daughter of Daniel Warner, who set tied in South Woodstock, and who was one of the pioneer cotton manufactur- CTS ipI New England She married Jo- seph Dart m Woodstock forty nine and Brooklyn, N. Y. before going to Hartford in 1893. Besides her husband
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
Observed 1seth eirthdav.

Miss Harriet V. Crandan of 251 Ch6rch street has just observed the SSth anniversary of her birth. She is one of the oldest residents of Willi- mantle, coming here 69 years ago from Rhode Island. Miss Crandan is not strong, but is active She is Aunt Hattie" to a large number. She re- ceived a number of handsome bou- quets and other gifts in addition to large number of birthday cards. She had a number of callers, among them a niece from near Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
Debate at High School.

At the last meeting of the debating society of the high school the topic under debate was: Resolved, That Par cels Post Should Be Adopted. The boys, represented by Clinton Oliver and Samuel Harvey, upheld the affirm ative and succeeded in winning out over the girls. The delivery of both sides was good but the boys had a slight advantage. It was proved that it would eliminate the middleman's s profit and that it was a popular pro gressive measure, benefit to the peo- ple at large
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
Wild Cat Killed in Eastford.

Merritt Welch tells of the capture Of a 2s-pound wild cat near Halls rond, also known as Crystal pond, near E;astford. this week. The animal was attacked by a dog owned by a man banned Hewlett of that town and the dog was being worsted. The cat got the dog with his claws on either side of the jaw and was biting the dog and clawing him under the body with her hind claws when a mongrel dog sallied into the melee and after a-hard battle killed the cat.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
What Is Going On Tonight.

A. c. Tyler Camp, No. s. U- $. w. Y. Wrestling at Windham Athletic Club.
 Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at LoOmer'S.
 Court Windham. No. s7, Foresters of America.
 Willimantic Council, No. 72s. Royal Arcanum
 fObwebetuck Lodge No. 16. I. O. O. F. Company L. First Regiment, C. N G., Drills at Armory-
 St. Josephs Church Carnival in the Town Hall.
 Automobile Club of willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
Next convention Here.

The next annual convention of the Connecticut assembly of the Brother hood of St. Andrew will be held in Willimantic, November, 1912 At the recent convention held in New Haven, Charles H. Larkins, as chairman of the delegates from St. Paufs church, ex- tended the invitation to hold the next convention here, and it was voted It will mean that lot of work has been mapped out for the local organization
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16

Mrs. Dart leaves two children, Mrs. Alice Golf and Fred w. Dart, both of Hartford, the latter associated with his father in the ownership of the Palace Auto Station company. There are two grandchildren. Edith Golf and Harold Dart; a sister, Mrs. A. F.. Mer- riam of Hartford, and a brother, George w. Warner of Washington, D. C. The funeral was held Tuesday aft ernoon at o'clock at her home. Rev. Dr. Henry NJ. Thompson, pastor of the Memorial Baptist church. officiated. Burial was in Cedar Hill cemetery, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
CATHOLIC FEDERATION
Local Societies to Unite-Meeting of
 Committees Called.

Preliminary details toward the for nation of a federation of the Catholic societies in this city are progressing steadily, through the committee of three from San Jose assembly. No. IA, Knights of Columbus, that is taking the initiative in the movement. Com miutees of three from all the Catholic societies are to hold a meeting Sunday, November 26, in the basement of St. Joseph's church. to effect a permanent OrganiZatiOn
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
FUN ERAI.
Cynthia E. Stearns.

The funeral of Cynthia E. Stearns was held Wednesday forenoon at ten o'clock from the home of the parents, Mir. and Mrs. Robert E. Stearns, of in the new cemetery at Mansfield Gen. ter Funeral Directors Elmore & Shepard of this city were in charge of the arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
Starts Much Trouble.

If all people knew that neglect of constipation would result in severe in digestion, yellow jaundice or viruIent liver trouble they would soon take Dr. Kings New Life Pills and end it. It's the only safe way. Best for biliousness ty. 25c, at The Lee & Osgood Co.'S
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
Goina to Florida.

Raymond Broadhurst and Edwin Robinson will leave November g for Jacksonville, Fla, where they will spend a portion of the winter. Mir. Broaohur5t W H. play the piano and MT. Robinson the violin in a hotel orches- ira there.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16

Darian. Foreclosure proceedings have been brought against Rev. Dr. George F. Pentecost, the evangelist, and his property in Darien has been attached. He is now abroad. Two
 sub contractors had mechanics liens on the property.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-16
Backaehe, Headache. Nervousness

and rheumatism. both in men and allow it to progress beyond the reach of medicine, but stop 1t promptly with Foley Kidney Pills. They regulate the action of the urinary organs. Tonic in action. quick in results Lee & Os- e&od Co.