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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-16
DR.. ROLSTON WILL
GO TO CHARLOTTE
Petersburg Minister Accepts Call
to North Carolina
Church.
tspecial to Tho Times Dispatch

Especial to Tho Times DiSpatch.
Petersburg, Va, October 15,-The
Rev. u. II. Rolston, D. D.. at the morn
ing hour of worship to-day. resigned
as pastor of tho Second Presby terrain
Church 10 accept the call to the First
Presby tcrlan Church in Charlotte n.
c.. extended to him some weeks ago.
The call to the Charlotte church, he
said had been most carefully and
prayerfully considered, and after thor
ough investigation he had decided to
accept il, as offering held of great
usefulness and benefit to the church.
lie asked that the congregation unite
with him in requesting East Hanover
Presbytery TO dissolve his relations
with the Second Church. A meeting
of the congregation viii DE held within
the next few weeks to act on the res
ignauon and request.
DR.. Rolston has been pastor of the
Second Church for three and O half
years. and in the great work he has
accomplished. he has fully met the re-
sponsimbilitics of his position.
His CONGREGATION is greatly attached
to DIR. Rolston. and while his rcsigna-
ton had been rather expected, it Is
very deeply regretted, as it will be
regretted by the entire community. DR.
Rolston did not state when he expect
ed to go TO Charlotte
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-16
No Accidents on Run.

Gettysburg, Pa, October 15.-Aftcr
having bene royalty welcome by hun
dreds of people all along the way from
Philadelphia to Gettysburg, the Glidden
tourists arrived here this afternoon, the
hrst car checking in at o'clock amt
the others following in rapid success
sion.
Governor Tcner accompanied the run
from Philadelphia TO Lancaster, having
Governor Iiokc Smith, of Georgia. an
entrint. as his guest for that part of
the days run. They, with Mayor Nc
Lean, of Lancaster, lunched together.
Upon the arrival of the tourists in
Gettysburg the automobile club OF the
town presented each tourist with a
souvenir watch fob, and tonight a lee
ture on the battle OF Gettysburg was
delivered to them in the opera house.
During the days run there were no
accidents of a serious nature.
The tourists leave here to-uorro,y
morning for stanton Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-16
CINCINNATI WINS
FROM CLEVELAND

Cleveland. o., October l5-Cincin-
natl won the interleague series to de-
ciuc the championship of Ohio here
to-day by defeating Cleveland i'm the
second game of the doublehcader 7
to 0. Cleveland won tho first game.
4 to 2.
SIX games were played TO decide
the supremacy of the teams, one at
Cincinnati, and five at Cleveland. Gin
cihnsu won the first three, dropped
the next two, and then captured the
sixth. Cleveland won the nrst% game
To-Day because of the effectiveness OF
iltcher kaler. Keefe, who started
Tor Cincinnati, was hit freely, but
! roinine, who succeeded him, had the
American Leaguers under his thumb.
The National Leaguers jumped on
Blanding for four runs in the first
inning of the second game. They
batted three other pitchers. Mitchell
James and Baskette, hard too
Suggs, in the meantime, pitched
shut-out ball for Cincinnati 1t was
his second shut-out victory OF the
series
First game
Score by innings: r. n i,
Cleveland .....02o2 o00oo-4 S 2
Cincinnati 100 0Oo010o-2 e 3
Batteries: Kalcr and o'Neill; Keefe,
Fromme and Clarke. Umpires, Evans
and Rigler
Second game, eight innings
Score by innings: II. e.
Cleveland .......0 0 0 0 o % q
Cincinnati ...40ao0o1O-7 o
Batteries: BlandinE. Mitchell. James.
Baske tie and O'Neill: Suggs and
Clarke. Umpires Evans and Riglcr.
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--------------- o ------------
EARTHQUAKE IN SICILY
Many Persons Killed by Collapse Of
Bu!ldings In .Affccted DIstrict

Catania. October l5.-An earthquake
OF brief duration occurred in Sicily to-
DAY The strongest shocks were felt
at Giarre. at the east base of Mt. Etna.
Macchia. Guardia, Roudinella and SAN
Ia Vencrina. At Guardia and santa
Nencrina several houses collapsed and
TWO persons were killed. At Macchia
"a church was de.omished Conseder-
able damage also was done at Rou-
dinella.
Late reports from the district affect
cd by the earthquake Indicate that
many persons were killed, probably by
the collapse of buildings. Troops were
dispatched to the work of rescue, and
succeeded in removing twenty bodies.
Eighty persons are known to have
been injured
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-16
New York !. Bnscbnn Cr,z,

New York, October i5.-The night
before the second battle between the
Giants and Athletics for the worlds
championship found supporters OF the
FOCAL team happy in the Knowledge
plai one game is safely slowed away.
pu' impressed with the belief tina, it
was as vet either clubs nag, and that
the serics was to be no less closely con.
tested than at arst antIeipated TIL.
strong tight of the Athletics had owl
gently made deep impression on
'hose VINO saw yesterdays game. and
many predictions that the series would
run the full seven games were made
Unless weather conditions should
prove uppropit.ous. thousands Of New
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-16
INDIANS VIEW AER0PLANE
Aviator Rodgers Detained at vinita by
Adverse Weather Conditions.


! vinita. Okla, October 15.-Trans-
continental Aviator c. P. Rodgers. who
arrived here last night, was detained
here to-day by adverse weather con-
ditions. He will leave here early Mon
day morning for Fort Worth. Tex.
where he expects to arrived about
noon.
a heavy south wind. which attained
shelocity of twenty five miles an
hour and lasted almost the enhre day,
was followed by drenching rain and
n thunderstorm tonight, and flying
was considered out of the question by
Rodgers.
If the weather clears the New York
Los Angeles flight Will be continued at
daybreak.
While here to-day hundreds of In
dams from the surrounding. country
came to see their first aeroplane.
Chief Burlington. the last of the
Cherokee chiefs, had a long talk with
the birdman
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-16

Charlotte. n. c.. October l5.-Rev.
d, II. Roiston, d. ID. pastor of the
Second Presbyterian Church. of Peters
burg, to-day notified the congregation
OF the First Church. of this city, that
nc had decided to accept the call ten
dered him several weeks ago. The
irst Presbyterian congregation Is the
oldest. largest and wealthiest In Char
lotte and has been without a pastor
since the death of DR.. w. NJ Kincaid,
year or more ago
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-16
nAronnd the CInck."

Among The big drawing attractions
on the road Is the comedy. Around the
Clock" wh.h was Especially written
for the famous London entertainers.
Bitches Comedy and Puntomime com
pany, by Frank lIHnmuo. ana which
Will he seen at the Bijou Theatre this
week beginning tonight around
the Clock gives these remarkaily.
clever comedians n great chance for
side-spLitting scenes, more so than
anything they have yet appeared In
the new musical score IS by Howard
p Webster, composer ~ MUTT and
Jeff"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-16
GOING TO HOT SPRINGS
Mrs. inf and Miss Taft to SccI. Rcrrc.
alton Before Opening Social Season

Beverly. Mass. October l5.-Mrs
Taft and Miss Helen Taft. the wife
and daughter of President Taft, are Ia
remain at their summer home. Para
malta, here. until Saturday. October
20 when they viii go to Ho, Springs
Va. where they VIII seek recreation
for time before returning TO Wash
ington to inaugurate the social sea
son.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-16
SECOND Days RUN
TO GETTYSBURG
Glidden Tourists Will Leave This
Morning for Journey
to Stanton.
to Staunton.

Philadelphia, Pa, October 15.-Ac-
companied by Governor Tencr the au-
tomoh!lists taking part in the Gliddep
tour from New York to Jacksonville
left here at o'clock to-day on the
second leg of their journey. To-day's
run ended at Gettysburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-16

Batteries Hamilton Mitchell and
kritchell and stephens; l.. i.audcrmiik,
Geyer and Bliss Empires. tombstone
and Perrine.
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UNSETTLED WEATHER
MAY PREVENT GAME
Rain During Lay Makes Field Wet and Soggy,
but clear Sky Will Place 1t in Coed
Condition for Second Contest

Philadelphia, Pa, October l5.-Wet
grounds may result in the postpone
ment of the second game in the series
for the championship of the world.
scheduled to be played here to-mor-
row. Tonight the diamond and out
field AT Shibe rark, where the next
contest between the New York Ma
tionals and the local American League
team will take place. is wet and soggy.
\ bright, clear sky tomorrow would
place the field in frst-class condition.
Rain fell here to-day from S:iS A.
NJ. until 2:15 +. NJ During that time,
according TO the official report at the
local Weather Bureau. there was a pre-
cipitation OF 36-lOO OF an inch
Early reports To-Day indicated un-
settled weather here tomorrow, but
tonight conditions are greatly i'm
proved, ana hope is expressed that the
sun will shine brightly, and permit the
game to be played as scheduled.
George ) Bliss, the local weather
forccastcr, made II special observation
late tonight, and reported that the
indications are that tomorrow will
be clear and slightly warmer. He said
that showers are headed this way, but
that he does not expect any rain until
the game is over.
Injury Is Not Serious.
The injury To Third Baseman Baker,
which was caused by Snodgrass's
splnes is not serious lie will be in
the game tomorrow. Mclnnis, how
ever, is not expected TO play, and Cap
tain Davis viii again cover the initial
sack. 1t WAS announced tonight that
Coomps Will be Manager Mack's selec-
fnr N a..
The members of the Athletic team
reached here late last night. and are
not downcast by their first defeat
1t WAS announced that Manager Nc
Graw and his players will leave New
York for this city early tomorrow
morning.
Baseball writer from all sections
of the country received their credcn-
iials Tonight. Extensive preparations
have been made for the comfort OF
the visiting newspaper men. y private
room, with typcwritcrs installed, mas
been lifted up at the grounds with ac-
Communications for all writers who de-
sire to do their work before leaving
the grounds.
Gathering for Game.
Determined t. be among those 10
secure admittance to Shibe Park to-
morrow. when the second game of The
series is played, crowd of enthusiastic
lahh began gathering outside the
grounds tonight.
AZ midnight it was estimated that
more than 1000 persons had gathered
to await the opening OF the gates a,
o'clock Tomorrow. Some OF th, de-
termincd ones carried blankets to keep
off the damp night air. while they pa
tiehtiy waited for their opportunity TO
get into the grounds.
The police arrangements for the
game completed tonight, provide for
500 policemen. There will be $50 in
SIDE the grounds. while the others. in
Guiding hundred mounted men.
VIII hold the crowd on the outside in
check
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II. II. h

Batteries Lake and stephens; steele
Harmon and Bliss. Umpires. JohnstonC
and Perrine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-16
"The Country Bow

The lure of the city. with its lights
and its seeming opportunities "a make
great fortunes, provided Edgar Selwyn
with the theme for his distinctive com
edy, The Country Boy" which Henry
" Harris viii present at the Academy
Friday and Saturday and saturday
matinee. But that the pathway of Tho
country youth in the big city is well
illustrated ny the boy who Is the cen
tral figure in the story Of thi. play,
ed the depths OF the city. trcal.hory
and deceit 70 reveal TO this country
youth the fact that. after an. there
might be greater opportunities right
IN his own home town than the hIs
city could possibly offer
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AMERICANS WIN
DOUBLE-HEADER

St. Louis, Mo. October 1.-THE
Americans won two games to-day from
the Nationals in the major league series
for the city championship by scores OF
8 10 and 10 to S. The second game
was called in the NTH inning on ac-
count of darkness.
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ADJUSTMENTS
sSeyen Days.

"Seyen Days"
Seven Days" Mary Roberts Rine-
mart and Avery Hopwood's clever com
edy that relates. the adventure of a
dinner party During. week in quar-
antine. Will be presented by Messrs.
Wagenhals & Kemper at the Academy
wednesday and Thursday and Thurs
DAY matinee. under especially attrac-
tive conditions The company come
from the Astor Theatre. New York.
and the third year for Seven DAYS
on Broadway. II viii be Seven DAYS -
the leadinS comedy success of the day,
with the brilliant New York cart and
superb AStor Theatre production. TO
signalize the comedy's third year in
New York and for its tour following
the notable Aston Theatre engagement.
the cast was carefully chosen. and eX-
ira consideration was given To stag.
settings.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25

Oh Lifel Beautiful Lifel Beautiful as
the golden glow of the evening sunset
and as pure as the frozen SHOWS that
fall on the bosom of the fathomless sea,
stand thou at the pearly gates of endless
day and bid her" Good morning
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25

again ask the hearty cooperation OF pa.
rents and pupils. This we must have il
good results are to. be had Our COM
plete time and attention will be given to
the benefit OF the children in this conn
munity, and by all working together
much good may be accomplished Re-
member parents that you, as little as
you may think Of it, can and will con-
tribute much toward the success or fail
ure Of the school, You can help to
make it success by keeping your chill
dren regular in attendance, by seeing
that they study at home and in many
other ways too numerous TO mention.
On the other hand you could help to
make it failure by keeping your chill
dren out of school or having them come
one or two days and miss two or three
out of every week; by not encouraging
them in their work, by telling them
that the teachers are not doing their
duty, by talking about the school in a
way you should not
But may say just here, that in our
four years work at this place the pupils
and patrons alike have contributed their
part toward the success Of the school
and for all this, we as your servants are
very grateful Remember that every
thing you may do for the school means
just that much TO the betterment OF
your boys and girls
In conclusion we extend am invitation
to each parent to visit the school as Of
ten as possible. Your very presence
means much to your children and also
gives the teachers greater enthusiasm.
J. II. RoBEY.
Mrs. ROBEY
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25
In Memory of Mrs. T. ]. Shofner.
Then steal away-give little warming
Choose thine own time;
Say not good night but in some bright elm
Bid me good morning. y

'f'N'N '''Af
Choose thine own time;
Say not good night, but in some bright cline
Bid me good morning"
And thus in the midst of a storm that
grew fiercer and hercer as the time for
rest drew nearer, and in an hour when
we thought not, Death came and, kiss
ing her eyelids down, lulled her into
blessed sleep.
Mrs. Shoffner, the subject of this
sketch, was born in Obion County,
Tenn, on the 9TH Of August, 1854, and
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Clarence Sheriff., in Paducah, Ky, on
the 10Th day Of August, 1911, aged AZ
years. She protested Christ and be-
came member of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church at the age of 16
years and lived and died in the faith.
She was married to T. j. Shoffner, who
survives her, i'll 1878.
Those who knew Mrs. Shoffner best
truly witness that if any one ever lived
and died a consistent consecrated Chris
tan it was this devoted woman. She
was in all things and at all times de-
voted to her husband to a degree that
grew pathetic as the end drew nearer.
To her friends and neighbors there was
never an hour of her pure sweet life that
she was not blessed benediction.
The writer of this tribute knew Mrs.
Shoffner as but few did. There was
rarely day that she was not in her
presence, and she can truthfully say
that if this sainted woman was possessed
of single fault on earth it was that
she was too generous.
Sue Shoffner will sleep and be for
gotten some day when those who knew
and loved her shall have passed into the
same deep sleep.
Some day the very stone that shall
mark her last resting place will crumble
into dust, and wind-swept fields of wav-
ing grain, mute evidence of her own
immortal spirit, shall hide her lowly
bed, but the good that she has wrought
in her brief span of life shall never die.
Yet twill only be a sleep,
When with songs and dewy light,
Morning blossoms out of night,
She will open her blue eyes
Meath the palms of Paradise,
While we foolish ones shall weep.
Oh Lifel Beautiful Life Beautiful as
the golden glow of the evening sunset
and as pure as the frozen SHOWS that
fall on the bosom of the fathomless sea,
stand thou at the pearly gates of endless
day and bid her Good morning
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Miss Webster 5 Guests.


A dance was given by the Elks in
honor Of Miss Leone Webster's guests
Tuesday evening. These young women
have had several enjoyable affairs given
them since their arrival last week. They
are Miss Marshall, Of Charleston, Mo-,
and Miss Rhegess, Of Jackson, Tenn.
The Elk dance was chaperoned by Mr.
and Mrs. Tat Monrotus and a con-
genial crowd was present Miss Mar
shall wore an attractive toilette of yellow
chiffon over silk Of the same shade and
Miss Rhegess was gowned in dainty
pink frock, lace trimmed. Another
out of town visitor was Miss Nell Bon
durant, of Hickman, who is the guest
of Mrs. Hardy Lyon.
Miss Webster's guests were charming
ly entertained with rock party given
by their hostess Thursday afternoon.
The two desirable prizes awarded went
to Misses Cassie Hamilton and Minnie
Pardue. They were a "Chicot" lace
veil in white and dainty box of hand
kerchiefs. Miss Hamilton presented
her prize to the guest OF honor, Miss
Marshall
The Misses Webster entertained their
guests with dove shoot Monday after
noon. They motored out early in the
afternoon and bagged plentiful amount
of game, west of town. A late after
noon lunch was enjoyed beneath the
trees. The gentlemen present we're Dan
Webster, of Cairo, and Dan Glenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25
NONRESIDENT Notice.

The STATE OF TENNESSEE vs.. Mrs.
OLIVIA WEAKs IN AL. ~ CHANcERY
COURT, OBIoN County, Tenn.
In the above styled cause it appear
ing to the Clerk and Master from the
bill, which is sworn to, that the de-
ferdanis, us. Thacker, Jess Conner
and Hugh Murphey, are non-residents
Of the State Of Tennessee so that the
ordinary process OF law cannot be sery-
ed upon them. 1t is therefore hereby
ordered that the said above-named de-
PENDANTS appear before the Chancery
Court Of Obion County, Tennessee. on
or before the FIRST MONDAY OF
OCTOBER, 1911, that being the firrt
day OF the regular October term OF said
Chancery Court and make defense to
the said bill, or the same will be taken
as confessed by them and the said
cause set for hearing ex parte as to
them.
1t is further ordered that publication
Of this notice be made for four consec-
utiye weeks in The. Commercial.
weekly newspaper published in Obion
County, Tennessee.
This August "a, 1911.
G. A. GIBBS, Clerk & Master
BY George A. Gibbs, Jr., ID. G. e M.
j. A. Whipple, Sol for Compl't.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25
Resolutions.

Whereai our Heavily Father has re-
moved from the Woman's Missionary
Society of the Presbyterian Church one
one of its charter members, Mrs. 7. j..
Shoffner, who departed this life August
10, 1911, we, the society, bow in hum
bic submission to His will and submit
the following:
Resolved, that we honor her memory,
emulate her virtues, her deep spiritual
piety, her strong faith, her remarkable
loyalty to her God, to her pastor and
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25

fidelity to her family and friends He
gentIeness and kindness Of heart singled
her out
Resolved, that we extend our heart
felt sympathy to the bereaved family
and relatives.
Resolved, that a copy Of these reso-
buttons be sent TO our local and church
papers, a copy to the family and one re-
corded on our secretary's book.
MRS. d. N. WALKER,
MRL. J. NJ. RIPPY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25
Missionary Society Meeting.

The Foreign Missionary Society will
convene in the Methodist Church on
Monday, Sept. 4, at 4 p. M, with the
following program:
Bible study, Service Conditional on
Obedience, Jer. 1910, by the presi-
dent.
In Many Mission Fields the Battle
is Between the Bible and the Bottle
Mrs. Swiggart.
Christian Civilization and the Liquor
Traffic Mrs. Miles.
Christian Governments and Their
Representatives Abroad Butler.
Roll call responded to with quotation
with the word Go. /"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25
Mrs. Chas. Keiser at Home.

Mrs. Chas. Keiser entertained at home
on Vine street Saturday afternoon a
party ofyoung people as follows; Ruth
Walters, Laila Edwards, Helen Wells,
Vivian Woodrow, Pauline Caldwell,
Estill White, Elizabeth Rock, Seth
Horsley, Marshall Wright, c. T. Rippy,
Herbert Haynes, Brownie Gordon, Lexie
Brown The honoree was Miss Bee
Brown. Ice cream, cake, fruit and
candies were served.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25
Chain Social.

Mrs. Frank Glass was the hostess OF
the Chain Social of the First Christian
Church Ladies Aid last Friday after
noon The usual limited number Of
neighbors were present The hostess
was assisted in doing the honors by her
husbands sister, Mrs Little, of Tren-
ton, who is her guest Mrs, Lucille Nash
had the social on Tuesday afternoon.
Rock was played here also by the ten
congenial guests and refreshing ice
course afterward on the card tables.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25
Pleasant Valley School.

The school at Pleasant Valley will be-
gin Monday, August g. We are about
to enter upon our fifth years work at
this place, but we feel that we should
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25
Leonieas Polk Chapter, u. D. c.

The following is list Of donations to
the monument fund, which will be con-
tinued from week to week until every
name is given:
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-08-25
Bridge Party.

On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. III. O.
Head, Jr. entertained the members Of
the Bridge Club and other friends at her
country home, The Beeches, in com
piment to her husbands sister, Mrs.
George Eader, formerly Of Sherman,
Texas, who will live with Mr.. and Mrs
Head, Jr., in the future.
Six bridge tables, placed in the at
tractive large entrance hall, were filled,
Mrs. Robert Whipple won the first
prize, brass flower basket, with the
largest score; Mrs. Geo. Hubbard the
second a golden photograph mount,
and Mrs. n. r. Hendrix the prize for
highest score by visitors, book
The refreshments, which were served
on the card tables, were vertable little
luncheons, which consisted of a shred
ded meat croquette, a vegetable and nut
salad with most delicious dressing of
mayonaise and cream cheese, green pea
timbale and a sherbet.
Out of town guests were Mrs. Will
Warterfeld, of Nashville, and her two
visitors, Mrs. Bond, of Jackson, and
Mrs Pullen, of st. Louis, Mrs. Geo.
Hubbard, of Houston, Texas, and Mrs.
II. 0. Head, ST., of Sherman, Texas.
The hostess was assisted in receiving
and serving by Misses Virginia Warter-
field and Elizabeth Watts. The host
ess, honoree and young attendants were
gowned in dainty white lingerie frocks.