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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16
MEAD IT "DUTIFUL ROOSTER
Recipient a. Weldon crossmith's po-
etic Compliment Could Not Make
Out His Fancy WritinO-

Weldon Grossmith, at a 1innel
in New York, praised America.
And like American art" he
said. 1.-The art Of your magazines and
newspapers and novels and pictures.
lt's direct ART. 1t can't be misun-
derstood
'Directness, plainness. is ALWAYS
hest | now write a direct. plain
hand. bur | used 10 write a confused
one. all fourishes and curls. and AS
4 result often got in trouble
"For example, a friend of mine
sent me. by way Of Christmas card.
a photograph Of his wife and five
beautiful children. | wrote TO the
wife in acknowledgement of this
charming picture told her poet
Ically that she looked like beauri-
fnl rose tree-she being the tree, Won
know. and her children the roses
But my wretched. confused hand
spoiled everything. and the next day
my friend demanded Indignantly
over the telephone:
'Grossmith what the deuce do
you mean by writing to my wife and
telling her she looks like a "dutiful
rooster
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16
UP-To-pATE ADVERTISING.

This is an extract from the diary
of the little heroine in Kate Tribe
Sbarbers story, 1.-The Annals Of
Ann which proves the sharpness
OF Youthful observation "No matter
how fine doctor a lady's husband is
she is never permitted to mention it
to her friends, for this is called 'un-
ethical But if she's expecting com.
panv OF an afternoon she can happen
to have bottle with a queer thing
inside on the manteipiece, and when
the company asks what on earth the
thing is she can say, For goodness
sake. Ny husband must have for
gotten that. Why. that's Senator
Himuck's appendix
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16

sponded the Gents. Of WHIT fur
Their patrimony cansf thou have
than this, my narrow rieding yet
yeer continuing realm Naughf j
there in the vast cavern of the
Past. that did not roll through
this narrow realm, nor is there
ought in the womb of the Flu
ture that is not destined 10 pass
through it, the fruits Of tolls,
or the promises of the Future.
can he reaped or fulfilled only
IN this realm. be active. more
quick, tramp. tramp tramp
Are there then no promises
FOR me ia the Future exciaim-
ed Olatha
Thousands. answered the
Genius. which will turn either
10 fruit or 10 ashes. according
20 the manner thou shall occupy
IN the Present he active. more
,uick. tramp. tramp. tramp
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16

Dndy with thy tribes to crush
- the detested Montezuma and
NJ servile followers. Let plans
"a bsttle and dire conflict occu-
~ thy thoughts till that hour
shall arrive. l must now haste TO
nv glacier halls and ice bound
palaces; there 10 remain till the
sum shall be crossed hy some
wondering orb
Thus saying the Wizard van
ished leaving Doglotha To do
his biddings, TO mediate deeds
of deep Svenge and dire cruel
~. as his soul refuge from the
excrueiating pangs. with which
the delirious face and songs of
the captive maniac tortured him.
Ito be continued.)
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16
WIVES or SCIENTIFIC MEN.

Nine. Curie, who is probably the
leader among women who have dis
covered things, became interested
in chemistry through work with her
husband and with him made the dis
covery of radium. Lady Higgins,
wife Of Sir William Higgins, the
noted astronomer, is her husband g
sole assistant in his observatory. Mrs.
Walter Maunder is vice-president
of the British Astronomical observ-
atory and has written some books.
The wife Of Professor Roberts has
also helped him in his work.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16
NIGHTS OF UNREST.
No Sleep, No Rest, No Peace
for the Suffer from Kidney Trou
IL

No peace for the kidney Suffer
er-~
Pain and distress from morn ia
night
Get npwith tame back.
Twingcs Of hackache bother YOU
all day,
Dull aching breaks your rest ~
night,
Urinary disorders add 10 your
misery.
Gel at the cause cure the Kid
1.As
Doan :. Kidney Pills are for tho
Kidneys only
Have made great cures in thi.
'ocality.
Mrs. M1ttic Carr, 10 East ST.
West Point, Miss, saws: was
n poor health fer several month,
nut did not know what was the
matter with me. | believed my
kidneys were disordercd but I
nad no idea that they were re
'ponsible for the numerous other
difficulties from which suffer.
ad. ! finally began taking Doan p
Kidney Pills and was soon GA.
rely free from kidney com
plant ! am now ia the hest ot
health.
For Sale by all dealers. Price
~ cents Foster MilhuIn 90, But
talo, New York, sole agents for
the United States.
Remember the name DoanN
md take no other.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16

The picnic at Becker will. pos
sibly be the largest gathering ev-
er assembled IN this county. The
debate between Hons H. f..
sroyles and q j. Leftwich a
ient the ISSUES of the Senatorial
campaign will att tract people
from all parts Of the county.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16

Foley Kidney Pills contain
Just the ingredients necessary.
tn regulate and strengthen the
action of the kidneys and blad
der. Try them yourself
J. l.. Shell and Company.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16

When Woodrow Wilson was ma
king his campaign for the governor
ship of New Jersey, he was asked to
speak at the dedication of . new
building in Jersey City. In the
course Of his remarks, he had some
thing to say about architecture.
~These modern New York hotels. -
he declared, "emind me, in their
architectural style, Of . cross be-
tween the eaFly Pullman and the
late North German Lloyd periods. >
Sunday Magazine.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16

Capt. Fits, says the govern
ment expects you 10 provide a
receptacle for mail if YOU want
II delivered Ia your home on Of
flee. We have something new
that j. ornamental and inexpen
sive, our price is light and we
viii make no charge fer placing
them where YOU want them. LET
us show them 10 YOU
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16

We have u customer who a.
IN the market for tract 81 lanl
in the prairie section OF AIisSs>
ippi II not ~ much % qucs
ton of a highly improved place
- il * ti,c intrii,ic value ct
be soil and It's adapt1bility 10
Alfalfa raising. II you have a
good place that you will sell ~
a reasonable price, write 90 ~
today with fnll y tticular. ~
20 drainagr. g mml nifty, improve
lents, disinaee from station and
late YOU will give possession
Galbreath l,r :.
81 Madison Ave.
Memphis. Tenn.
80, 81.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16

More white people will vote in
Mississippi than ever before in
its history.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16

Reports from various sections
OF the county announce plenty OF
cotton squares.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16
Very cheap only 30 cents.
Many OF them illuminated in a.
tractive Boxes.
Monroe New store

WOMEN, sell guaranteed hose.
40 per cent profit Make $40
daily. Full or part time Begin.
ners investigated. Strong Knit.
Box 1929, West Philadelphia. IT,.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16
October "a, Is. 20. and 27. 1911.

tOntracts for tirand Stand. TX
hibition Hall. Stables. Band
Stand. etc. have been let.
week. Our list covers everything
that grows, or made on the farm,
and great care will be taken 10
place the prizes with the worthy
ones. Remember the date, Oct.
"a to %. and meet me nj the
fair.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16

eYoung Bi1ln1 infatuation for
prstty Mis- Glsdys b messly puppy
.1ove.
Il sopposs that aceounh for HE
glibe desetisn.s
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16

We have added number Of
new views 10 our stock Of Aber.
deem post cards. We have ,hc
most extensive collection Of All
erdeen post cards in town. Come
and see them
Monroe News Store.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-16
Aberdeen Hdw. Co.
THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR
ASSOCIATION.
incorporated.

Announces the date of the fair.
Premiums both cash and those
donated by the merchants will
appear next week. II takes time
TO classify, hundreds of dollars
worth of valuable prizes. so we
az. una bic To nuhlisL thnun fhis
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06
New Years Dinner.

Miss Mary Ransom gave an elegant
six O'Clock dinner to number of girl
rends.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06
Death Of Mrs. Tomeriin.

Mrs. Anne Byrns, wife Of w. G.
Tomerlin, this city, died on Monday,
Jan ?, at 12:45 p. M, after shori
illness.
Mrs. Tomerlin was born Nov. 10, 1854,
and was married to Mr.. Tomerlin, his
second wife, in Robertson County about
twenty-five years ago. There were no
children born from this union, but
three stepsons are left with one Of the
kindest Of husbands to honor her
memory.
Mrs. Tomerlin was the daughter OF
John Byrns, OF Robertson County, and
leaves two brothers at Cedar Hill,
Messrs. Bascom and Wellington Byrns.
Deceased was member of the Metho-
dist Church and a lifelong Christian, a
woman of the highest and purest char
acter, devoted to loved ones and friends,
esteemed by everyone and her name is
registered in the Book of Remembrance,
sweet and sacred legacy to ALL
Services were held at the residence by
Rev. Sellers and the remains were in
tered at East View.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06

ing red tapers and the figures 16 in
fancy icing, the cutting Of which af-
forded much gIee to those drawing the
ring, money, thimble, etc. An inn
mense hoop, fringed with rows Of Grim
son bells, hung with long red streamers
from the chandelier. These bells were
given as souvenirs, and each contained
a fortune and good wish for 1911. The
ices were served in fancy red cups with
red cherries on top to repeat the domi-
nant crimson color note. The birthday
register was kept by Miss Harriette
Beckham, and Miss May Hunter Flack
and Mr. Pratt Waddell we're given prizes
for the best written wishes. All de-
parted at late hour declaring the occa-
sion the prettiest in plan Of the entire
holiday season. The out-of-town guests
were Mr.. Robert Salmon, Of Columbus,
Ky; Misses Flack, Littleton, and Mr.
Hal Davis, OF Nashville.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06
DR.. T. H. Turner.

The remains of DIR. T, H. Turner, on,
of the older citizens of Obion County
were shipped to this city from Green
wood, Miss, for burial, arriving Wed
nesday, accompanied by his son, Thorn
as, with whom he resided. DIR. Turner
died in the Kings Daughters Hospital,
Greenwood, of acute nephritis.
DR.. Thomas Henry Turner was born
and reared near Medina, Tenn, at the
time of his death aged rs years,
months and 9 days DIR. Turner was
educated at McLemoresville and gradu-
ated in medicine in Philadelphia in
1859, practicing with success until the
war broke out, when he became an
Army Surgeon in the Confederacy un-
der General Forrest He served through
the war with a record of the highest
character. Dl. Turner was married in
1868 to Miss Sallie N. Williams, sis
ter of Mrs. j. H. Mcdowell. Three
children were born, of whom Thomas
is the only survivor. Dr. Turner leaves
sister, Mrs. Emily Barnett, and a
brother at Bremond, Texas.
Fifteen years ago DR.. Turner and
family settled in Obion County Dr.
Turner served the county as Clerk of
the Circuit Court and otherwise became
known as one Of our strongest and best
citizens. He was Mason, a member
of the X. of p. order and Christian
affiliating with the Cumberland Presby-
terrain Church. His character was tall
and broad and strong and as clean as
the sunlight of the fairest day. He
was born and bred man and lived to
honor the name. Truth, honor, integ-
rity, generosity and the highest type of
citizenship were exemplified to the high
est degree in his life, and he passed
away leaving to the world the greatest
earthly heritage, good name and a
blessing to mankind.
The remains were laid to rest at East
View by the side of his companion
whose death occurred some years ago.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06

Misses Willie Belle and Katherine
Mayes, with their house guests Of the
week and Messrs. Geo. Gibbs, Elbridge
Mcdaniel and w. d. Hazelbaker, en-
ioyed an oyster supper Tuesday night.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06
Meadows-Pigue.

Munsey NJ Pigue, ofthe Cumberland
Presbyterian Publishing House, and
Miss Bess Louise Meadows of Dresden,
Tenn, were married at the home of the
groom's brother, W. w. Pigue, 704
McGayock street, last night, Rev. John
H. Shumaker officiating. Miss Meadows
eluded her parents at Dresden by feign-
ing a visit to Gleason, Tenn, the we'd
ding following Immediately on her ar
rival in Nashville. The bride is daugh-
ter of Charles Meadows of Dresden, while
the groom is sou Of Rev. r. H. Pigue
of Fulton, Ky. Mr.. Pigue has some
note as baseball player, being a mem
Der Of the Northeastern Arkansas
League. He played with the Caruthers-
vile, Mo-, pennant-winning team last
year, and hasa contract with Dallas,
Tex, team for the coming season.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06
Helm Wood6n.

A wedding which came as a surprise
to the people was that of Miss Essye
Woodfin and Mr. j. B. Hefin, which
occurred on Sunday evening, Dec. 26,
1910, at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Woodfn, Rev.
Carman officiating. The attendants
were Misses Elsie Woodfn, Allie Hehin,
and Messrs. Wayne Mansfield and Dem
mis- Payne. Only a few Of the most
intimate friends Of the bride were pres
ent. While it was known to Miss
Woodfn's family that the marriage
would occur in the spring they were
surprised to learn that she had consented
to have the ceremony performed during
her visit to homefolks
She returned on January to her
school south Of Martin. The people
there think Miss Essye good teacher
and could not afford to give her up.
We extend congratulations.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06
Marriage Licenses.

Less Donison and Elmer Fry.
Ray Lynch and Annie Taylor.
Cary Tombs and Earle Neeley.
Dee Tharp and Treva Goodwin. \
Verna Newbill and Susie Clogs. IN
Clarence Wiley and Nina Bugg.
B. Thompson and Lola Walker
r. A. Glass and Lille Meadows.
w. V. Glover and Stella Hardin.
f. H. Johnson and Eflie Cherry.
G. w. Simmons and Ida B. Page.
NJ Nj. Caudle and Sarah Duncan.
John Shannon and Willie Swango.
Trevar Tucker and Ruby Thacker.
L. S. Seligstel and +. Ethel Seals.
Harry Jcr1an and Telma Hartline.
Felix Parrott and Myrtle Ferguson.
Walter Smith and May Armstrong.
Albert Mcconnell and Nellie Sisson.
i. ID. Denham and Maude Ferguson
Marion Kelley and Annie May Smith
G. r. Dodd and Carrie Thank Ryan
w. D. Roberts and Mamie Andrews,
j. n. Featherston and Irene Matthews
E. II. Johnson and Efiie Cherry.
Louis Leon Blauvelt and Mona Ann
'rauptt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06
Visitor Honored.

Mrs. g. O. MCGEE entertained in honor
of Mrs. Oscar Turner at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Massen-
gill. The home was beautifully deco
rated with cut howes and potted plants.
The refreshments we're delightful. The
afternoon was pleasantly passed with
games and music.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06
Society,".


One Of the merriest holiday parties
vas a number Of Mrs. William Wal
lp's friends calling on her last Friday
hing. Music, cards and good cheer
IRE very much enjoyed, as were the
delightful refreshments Upon depart
'ure each one expressed themselves as
having enjoyed the evening to the full
est extent and wished Mr.. and Mrs.
Walden joyous cruise on the matri-
monial sea.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06

E,oa Doris and Ivan Cald-
,tt (Ark.) News.
is a daughter of Mr.. and
caldwell, formerly Of this
very kindly remembered
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06

ing ard evening" communion service
at the morning hour
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06

ing ard evening" communion service
at the morning hour
-
Miss Willie Belle Mayes has been de-
lightfully entertaining with house
party at her home on Main street dur
ing the holidays. Her house guests are
Misses Mabel and Claire LittIeton, Irene
Davis, Mary Hunter Flaek and Rubye
Littleton, all Of Nashville.
Misses Willie Belle and Katherine
Mayes, with their house guests Of the
week and Messrs. Geo. Gibbs, Elbridge
Mcdaniel and w. D. Hazelbaker, en-
ioyed an oyster supper Tuesday night
Miss Mary Wallace Hayden enter
tanned most charmingly last Friday
evening in honor of Miss Rubye Little
ton, of Nashville. Several contests APP
propriate to the season were enjoyed by
those present aud delightful salad and
ice course was served.
y
Misses Willie Belle and Katherine
Mayes gave an automobile drive for
their guests last Saturday afternoon.
using the Dietzel touring car.
The home Of Mr. and Mrs. w. ].
Mayes on Main street was thrown open
Saturday night for watch party, which
was greatly enjoyed by the young peo-
pie. Misses Willie Belle and Rather
inc received with their house guests,
and those attending were Misses Ada
Moffett, Della Reeves, Mary Wallace
Hayden, Mary Andrews and Genevieve
Mailing; Messrs. w. D. Hazelbaker, OF
Dyersburg; Gaskins, of Muskogee,
Okla; Walter Dodd, Will II. Swiggart,
Erwin Bransford, of Arkansas, Morris
Halves, Geo. Gibbs, Elbridge Mcdaniel,
Earl Barney, Harry Harper and Fred
Cloyes. Cards and music were the fea-
ture of the occasion, after which most
salad and ice course was
served. The party then joined in watch
ing the old year out and dispersed with
many good wishes of the occasion for
their kind hostesses.
Messrs. W. d. Hazelbaker, OF Dyers-
Ourg; Will Reid, of Covington; Erwin
of Arkansas, and Hugh Ed
Curtin, of Hickman, have been in the
,ity the past week to participate in the
house party given by Miss Willie Belle
Mayes.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06
In Memoriam.

There comes to all of us on the death
of dear and life long friend the hap
piness and feelings of bygone years.
\ Fond memory sheds the light
of other days around us;
The smiles, the tears
of childhood years,
The words of love then spoken,
The eyes that shone
Now dimmed and gone,
Ehe cheerful hearts now broken"
These pemories and feelings prompt
the written to say few words of love
and respecA in memory of very dear
friend, Mrs \[atie Lee Berry, who died
at her home ! Woodland Mills, TenSuA
Dec. Is, l910\ uuM.
!. !. ]. !. !. !. !.
Mrs. BeZ1sala
a larg
ing fr
Mrs
To TIL S. IS IS
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06
A Pretty Wedding.

One of the prettiest weddings ever
solemnzed in Prescott, was that last
night when Miss Vernon Alice Caldwell,
Of this city, became the wife of Charles
Robert Miller, of Hugo, Oklahoma.
At 730 O'Clock last evening the First
Baptist Church was filled to OVERLOOKING
with friends of the bridal couple. just
before the entrance ofthe bridal couple,
the sweet voiced singer, Mrs. Clifton
Arnold, sang Il Want You Only.
Mrs John @. White presided at the or
gan and to the sweet strains of the we'd
ding march the bride entered the front
door and the groom at the same time
entered the back door. They met in
front Of the altar and the solemn words
were spoken by Rev. I. B. Johnson, of
Texarkana, that pronounced them man
and wife
The bride wore dress of duchess
satin over messelene with pearl trim
mings, veil and real orange blossoms.
She carried brides roses with a shower
of lilies of the valley and maiden hair
ferns.
The gift from the groom was beau
tiful diamond and pearl LaValliere.
The maids were Miss Mary White
and Miss Betsy Hinton. The matron
was Mrs. O, w. Hanna. The grooms-
men were Mr.. King, Of Hugo, and Mr..
Perry -aisr-,+.iS.. of Hope The ushers
were MessrS. E,oa Doris and Ivan Cald-
W bit (Ark.) News.
is a daughter of Mr.. and
caldwell, formerly Of this
very kindly remembered
club.
at the home of Mrs.
bridge. Mrs. Harry
81 nts and pretty cluny
Il Is a IS Eva Parks was win
ton and pair Of silk !
served
-
ngle who has during
Engaged ia a series Of
OwensvilIe, Ind, will
4 Ia toadll. hiapulpit -
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06
Six O'Clock Dinner.

The beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. Prieto was the scene Of much
msrriment Tuesday evening. A mum
Der Of friends were invited in pretty
compliment to Mrs. J. d. Hubbs, Of
AMayfield, Ky. The entire house was
corated with lavish supply Of Christ
greenery and Christmas bells. The
and green color motif was beauti-
aearried out in the beautifully
pix O'Clock dinner, consisting of
delightful courses. A pleasing
the evening was some musi-
rs delightfully."- rendered by
kson. This was one Of the
holiday parties.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06

resa Arm was beautifully
ted friday evening with an
lent at the home Of her aunt,
Penick, on Exchange street.
Tally large number Of friends
to wish her many happy re-
her birthday. Great boughs Of
ed evergreen were deliberately
chimes of crimson bells hung
lch archway, over mantles, and
ere through the entire house.
arlors were decorated in poinset-
In the dining room the table had
centerpiece a large cake contain
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-01-06

Misses Willie Belle and Katherine
Mayes gave an automobile drive for
their guests last Saturday afternoon,
using the Dietzel touring car.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1911-10-13
NARAV|SA AMISTAD
AND TUCUMChR|.
Bursum Campaign Party Is
Given Great Reception in
Quay County
TICKET GAINS ON EVERY SIDE
Speeches Made by Republican
Candidate for Governor
and Others.

Tuclmcari, n. NJ, Oct. 12.-Holm 0.
Bursum and party left Clayton yester-
day by automobile for Naravisa. Quay
county, and Amistad, Union county
At the latter place the party was met
by a procession of citizens headed by
"a band. An afternoon meeting was
held that was well attended. Bursum
made a good impression and is gain.
ing friends on every side. The party
arrived at Naravisa at ) p. m. and held
a large and enthusiastic meeting.
where, as at Amistad, addresses were
made by Bursum, r. p. Ervien and
Jose D, Sena, Bursum advocating es.
pecially good roads, an industrial
school for the state, honest elections
and compensation for injured en-
ployes in hazardous occupations. Con
dltlons are excellent in this section
and the trend toward the Republican
party is noticeable everywhere. Bur
sum and the Republican state ticket
are assured of large majority. Two
meetings were held here today one at
TWO IN the afternoon and the other in
the evening at eight o'clock. Although
1ucumcari is a Democratic town the
prospects for the Republicans carrying
It next month are good.