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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
Bought Business House.

O B. Blewer, who succeeded w. F..
Walters with the Pearl Cafe about two
years ago. beginning in small way,
has succeeded and enlarged his business
with the addition Of furniture store,
occupying the whole Of the block south
of the main !,ss,.ssel building Two weeks
ago Mr. Blower pnrchased this oiock Of
houses, and is row owner and proprie-
Tor, not only Of his business interests,
but also his own landlord. Mr.. Blewer
has given his entire attention tothe con-
dict Of bis business and with the ap-
plication cs strictly business principles
has succeeded and deserves his success.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
Complimentary to Mrs. Pollock.

Mrs. John Il. Pollock, who has been
the guest of her mother, Mrs. J w.
Bransiord, for some weeks, left for her
home in Nashville on Monday of last
week She stopped over in Dresden and
was entertained at progressive rook by
Mrs. b. D. Gibbs, on Tuesday evening.
The Gibbs bungalow was beautifullv
decorated in holly and mistletoe Iii
the dinning room Christmas tree was
arranged and hung with tiny red bells
which determined the presentation Of
the gifts. Mrs. Mary Garrett selected
and took from the tree the bell contains
NY she words Christmas Gift /" and was
presented two cnt-glass candlesticks
Mrs. John r. Thomasson received as
consolation big stick Of candy, which
she declared to be her favorite. As
guest Of honor Mrs. Pollock was pre-
sented silk hoes by the hostess.
Mrs. Gibbs was assisted in serving
frappe by her niece, Miss Louise Hol-
brook A dainty salad course was
served on the tables at a seasonable
hour, On Wednesday Mrs Pollock rez.
sumed her trip 20 Nashville.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
ReynoIds-Smith.

Prof. d. P. Reynolds and Miss Mary
Virginia Smith, co-teachers at Medina,
Tenn, were united in marriage in Union
City on the 9th ult. by Rev. G. ]. Car
man, at the parsonage. The teachers
are both distinguished 10 their profes-
sion, and there are hosts OF friends in
West Tennessee who extend the warm
est congratulations.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
Head

Mr.. C. S. Head. for some tinle To-
Gated in Union City as civil engineer
and assistant with C. II. jerks in the
sewerage work, and Miss Mary Robert
son, an attractive young woman Of Car
men, Ind, were united in marriage
Dec, 20 at The home Of the bride. Mr.
Heads home is IN Westield, Ind, and
the young people we're old-time friends
The home Of Mr. and Mrs. G. S..
Head will be with Mr. and Mrs r. L.
Cummings, Exchange street, and the
friends in this city extend congratula-
tions.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
ARRAY at Rives.

on Wednesday during the week oi
Christmas, the porterof the Green Hotel
at Rives, an Irishman, was stabbed by
Edward Scoggins, porter Of the Union
Hotel. The wound was inflicted in the
Irishman's back, very serious and pain
full. sccggins was taken before the
Mayor and fined $15.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
Miss Rowland, EIosless

Miss Bess Rowland as The hostess ii
an enjoyable card party given u honor
OF Mrs. scates, Of Greenwood, Mis-,
Thursday afternoon, The 2lst.
Five card tables we're fiilcl BY he
guests. Whist was played, Miss Katie
MeFfis winning the prize BY her high
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
House Party.

Francis Cockrill entertained few
friends with a birthday party Wednes-
day afternoon, the 9th ult. The house
was beautiful in all the holiday decora-
tions. On the dining room table was
placed miniature Christmas tree laden
with little packages in which was a
lucky number for someone. Master
Ben Beckham being the fortunate one
was presented with a beautiful little
book entitled, Christmas Carols. "
After feast Of Christmas goodies, all
bid the little host goodbye with many
happy returns.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05

score, a collar and cuff set. Miss Annie
Laurie Griffin won the cut prize, bar
pin, and the honoree was presented
with dainty case Of handkerchiefs q
guests favor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
year's schedule as follows:
AD vALoREM.

The State tax is so cents which makes
total Of $1.30. W
Ordered by the County Court that G..
r. McDade, Jno. Russell and w. H.
Walker be appointed TO superintend
building steel bridge near Troy across
Mill Creek, cost not to exceed $3.50.
H. G. Davidson and r. G. Phillips
appointed to superintend building steel
bridge and approaches across Little
Clover Greek in Number Nine at lowest
possible cost.
S. r. Bratton, w. H. Caldwell and
T. w. Ferrell appointed to superintend
building steel bridge across creek on
lake and Union City road near Lon
Logan's place.
W.. H. Pyle, Ross Brown and J. f..
Holloway submitted report OF county
farm in good condition.
@. P. Wilson appointed Notary Public.
G. L. Ridings sub mitted report
OF County Superintendent Scholastic
population: Total-white, 5, ,666. Male,
4 ,403; female, 4,263. Colored total,
/ ,504. Male, 759; female, 745. En-
rollment: Total--white, 6, ,491 About
10 per cent Of total scholastic population
cannot read and write. Number Of
schools in county, 109. Number Of
white schools, 80.
Road commissioners were appointed
as follows:
]. III. Oliver appointed to fill out the
unexpired term OF J. G. Griffin in Num-
Der One. John T. Lee appointed to fill
out the unexpired term of Guy Walker,
deceased, in Number Twelve. j. III.
Pryor appointed to fill out the unexpired
term Oft. w. Cunningham, resigned,
in Number Six.
Fletcher Mailing rendered his resigna-
ton as Constable Of Number Thirteen.
The Courthouse Commissioners were
instructed to employ assistants to reliable,
index, and rearrange the books and
documents in the Office of the Clerk and
Master. The services of DR.. Nancy Bell
and w. w, Cochran have been secured
for this work.
Will Adams and III. p. Moss were APP
pointed to act as a committee to investi.
gate the advisability Of building levee
across Grove Creek east of Union City
in the vicinity of Gibbs and report to
the next term ofcourt with cost of same.
The court has ordered that all claims
against the county must be fled 80 days
before they can be allowed. This rule
will be enforced strictly.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
Christmas Luncheon.

In the beautifully appointed home Of
Mrs. w. L. White Christmas day
luncheon was enjoyed by number Of
the relatives. The house throughout
was decorated with plants typical Of the
tropics. The menu service was elegant
and delightful, and the occasion was
enjoyed immensely.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
Puzzle: Find the Owners

Do you know who the younger fry
mean when they speak OF their local
boy friends and call them Guinea. "
" Kick, " Dutchman," Diddie, y
''Rube, Ida, /" Ding" Fatty, z
Dove, "Quirk,', HobblegIossy, Z
Shadow, ]" "Shoat, " "Goog, Mac, 7
Pretzel, Peck, (" Bish2"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
g. z. Church.

Sunday school at 9:45 a. ii. Preach.
ing at II a. m. and z p. N. AT the
morning hour the sacrament Of the
Lords Supper win be observed All
members and friends cordially invited.
Strangers especially Welcome.
J RI. zwiNsi,t. Pastor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
House Dance.

Miss Annie Phebus was the charm
ing hostess OF a dance at her pretty
home Tuesday night, the 26th ult.
Those present we're Misses Mary Leita
Webster, Frances Chiles, Berta Cald-
we'll, Ethel Ragsdale; Messrs. Cecil
Moss, Bob Marshall, John Sanders,
Jim Cunningham, Charlie Grissom.
Edwin Goulder, Caeser and Grady
Palmer, DIR. and Mrs. Allen, of Kansas
City, Mo-, Mrs. ]. G. Wellons, OF Mem
phis, Mrs. W. A. Ward, Mr. and Mrs.
Reece Alexander.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
REVENUE REPORT

The revenue report for the quarter
ending Dec. 80, 1911, was submitted
and approved. Revenue in the hands
of the trustee:
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05

Bal. on hand Dec. 80 s I. .607 .5S .
Against this bplance the total appro-
priations made by the January term,
1912, are $1O,2A.S1.
ArrHsDAscn-
]. n. Swigeart n. p. Corum, WI IF
Sanders. ] G Isbell. r. II Hicks, , p.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05

Bruer, J. F. Holloway, W. J Cald' Stl
S. NJ. Fields, r. n Tankersley. " FH
Pyle, W. H. Walker. G. r. McD kde
H. H. Hunt, J. J. Jackson. WA
Midyett. T. NJ. King, w. W casesKW
H. Cutler, H. C. Davidson, W H.
Caldwell, T. w. Ferrell. T. T Finch,
w. W. Pierce, j. NJ. AEoeses. u s,
sacra, S. r. Bratton, R. YeIk " w,
Hall, E. N. Moore, A. X. Wells. He.
Corley, A. Wilson, r. T. Miner J M
Chambers, J. 7. Futrell.
Attendance $3.50 0C
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Mrs. Berryhill, Editor.
Christmas Hop.

veuient
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-01-05

Clovis, New Mexico, Dec. 26, 1911.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20
TERMS OF SALE.
of sale.

One-third CASH, balance in two
equal annual payments Except the
lots without South Carolina, which
shall be all cash) with interest on each
installment from day of sale, and un-
til paid in full, at the rate Of eight per
cent. per annum, interest to be paid
annually or to become principal an
nually and bear interest at the same
rate until paid in full, to be secured
by bond Of purchaser and mortgage of
premises sold; said bond and mort
gage to provide for the collection of
the usual 10 per cent. attorneys fee
in case same be placed in s,n attorneys
hands for collec tion, action or fore
closure; mo tgage to contain de-
fault clause providing against non
payment of first installment, or annual
interest, at it's maturity. Lots where
there are buildings shall be insured for
full insureable value and policy as
signed to the undersigned as clerk
Purchaser shall have privilege to pay
any greater part than one-thlrd IN
cash. to pay for drawing
of deed and mortgage and for record
ing mortgage.
FRANK W. SHEALY,
G. G. @. P. and G. S,
H. G. Holloway, G. J. Ramage and
F. E. Dreher, Attorneys.
Mar /, 19l2-4w21. 9
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20
TRACT NO. 5.

All that lot of land in said county
and state, containing one-fourth Of an
acre, more or less, lying in the fork Of
old Saluda and Leaphart's roads,
bounded by said roads and by lands OF
Buff and Shull.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20

Tie flowing of the gospel have used MILAN with
rcac believing be valuable remedy author
tie publication Of ther endorsement:
Cleveland Hail. Rector Church of Ephphany, Danvile Va
Rev R. l. Mcr Presbyterian Church. Charlotte H, Va
W. Royal Secretary Board OF toregn MISSIONS va conference
NJ. E. Church South, Norfolk, Va.
Returned Missionary from Japan Salem
Doutht Whla S. c, State Evangelist for Wesleyan Meto
Conference of N. c.
Rev Fl D Guarrant Methodist Minister, Danvile Va
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20
A New National Hymn

MY country tis of thee,
Land of small liberty,
Of thee sing.
Land of race suicide,
Land Of the law defied,
Every town and country side
A grafter's ring.
NV native country, thee
Of the divorce-court fcee.
Thy name why love?
Why love thy tariff bills
That rob the man who tills,
While Wall Streets Golfer fills
The top above?.
Let music swell the breeze,
Praising monopolies,
A mournful song.
Let every mucker rake,
Let all the trusts partake,
A&ise, price of ham and steak,
On, Lord, how long!
Our Senate, It's to thee,
Friend of plutocracy,
To thee I sing.
long MAJ cur land be bright
With Standard Oil's great light,
Ye trusts with all ) our mighv
Tax everything.
From November Satire.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20
Many Lives Are Lost.

Many lives and vessels were lost in
a hurricane in the Fiji and Caledonia
group of islands, according to the news
brought by the steanAet Makura. AT
Noukulota every launch in the harbor
was destroyed, together with half Of
the town.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20

R. &. Col: ms, Postmaster, Barnegat,
N. j., was troubled with severe lc-
grippe cough. He says: Il would be
completely exhausted after each ut OF
violent coughing. I bought bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
and before had taken it all the cough
ing spells had entirely ceased. 1t can't
be beat.' Kaufman Drug co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20
TRACT NO. 20.

All that lotsof..land, in the County
of Cape May, State of New Jersey,
known and designated as Lot 10,
Block 2, Map l, Tract c., on a Plan
of Building Lots, known as Elmhurst-
being the same conveyed to the said
M. H. Witt by VIM. L. Mattox, by
deed dated June 25, 1900 ALSO, those
two certain other lots in said county
and state, known and designated as
Lots and 6, Block (, Map l, Tract c,
of Misunderstanding the same lots con-
veyed to the said NJ. II. Witt by VIM.
L. Mattox, by deed dated July 1th,
1900.
&C. Plats will be exhibited On day
of colo
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20
Stole a Horse and Buggy.

Abe Sharpton, a white man, was
lodged in the Aiken county jail last
week, charged with stealing a horse,
buggy and harness from w. H. Hal
loway, negro.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20
Backache Almost Unbearable

Is an almost certain result of kidney
trouble. D. Toomey. SO3 E. Olive St.,
Bloomington, ILL.,, says: II suffered
with backache and pains in my kidneys
which we're almost unbearable. I gave
Foley Kidnev Pills a good trial, and
they done wonders for me. Today l
can do hard days work and not feel
the effects.'' Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20

The railro ads will give round trip
rate Of three cents a mile to the un-
yelling of the monument to the women
of the Confederacy in Columbia the
18th OF April-tickets good from the
10th to the 18th inclusive.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20
seThe Methodist" endorses Milan.

The Methodist has never taken any stock
in. or pinned its faith to, patent medicines.
indeed, many of them are fakes Of the high
est order. Revenue for no real benefit has
been the policy of the promoters Of these
"cure als." There has been introduced IN
tinonv of some our best citizens can be ac-
credited, has real merit. 1t is known as the
Milan cure.
The effect of this medicine upon some OF
those who have been induced to try it has
been marvellous as a restorer of health. 1he
company who manufactures this remedy
that has such tremendous sale IS com,
posed of gentlemen of the highest social and
moral standing in Danvile. We feel that In
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20
Up To Date Farming.

The auto On the farm arose
Before the dawn at four;
It MIXED the COWS and washed the
clothes,
And finished every chore.
Then forth it went into the field
Just at the break of day, 49,
1t reaped and thrashed the golden
yield
And hauled it all away.
1t ploughed the field that afternoon,
And when the job was through
1t hummed pleasant little tune
And churned the butter, 100.
For while the farmer peaceful eyed,
Read by the tungsten's glow,
The patent auto stood outside
And ran the dynamo.
Peoria Transcript. -
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lexington,
In Court of Common Pleas.
Ellen M. Witt, Individually, and as
Administrators of Michael H. Witt,
deceased, John NJ. Witt and Clar-
ence Witt, Plaintiffs,
Catherine e. Bryan, ct. al, Defend
ants.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20

As5 per cent reduction. in Texas
cotton acreage this year was predicted
to Governor o. B. Colquitt last weeR
by Peter Radford, president OF tne
Texas Farmers Union.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-20

placing the advertisement of this medicine
before our readers we are rendering SER
vice that will prove blessing to suffering
humanity.
This commendation is written without fee
or reward upon the testimony of those who
have been benefited by the use of the
MILAN remedy.
''The Baptist endorses Milan.
Milan is the name of great medicine
now being manufactured in Danville, and
from the testimonials of some of our best
citizens we can safely recommend it to our
friends who are suffering with any of the
diseases it proposes to cure. The men at
the head of the company manufacturing
Hicks, in the Baptist Union. 151
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-28
Good Reading and Worth While


IF you spirit you
lively and cheerful, entertaining
enough make forget hot weather other real
imaginary. wish read purpose you
will still find number very much worth while; which
of saying it good magazine. 1t generally Isl but
than good average and for long
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three O the stories and of the articles.
THE WORST WOMAN IN THE WORLD might indicate that
article about very criminal person. with recital
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expect anything that We mighty glad
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like best and respect most.
Elita Proctor Otis says she the the world
she has been part about forty weeks each year And
she continue be bad possible the magnaons
pywghts hold out long she the stage She
confidently Of the that she has committed
and impossible than living, and her
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interesting For thing she makes that the stage ad
of the artificial creatures that She
about the only conventional character that doesn't
signs of becoming human The villain getting BETTER but
his partner in the "dry work
Maybe you society edited
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but there possible relationship
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NTONS DARLING gobert's Chill
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THE DECISION OF LITTLE PAT. by Grace Miller White is
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If you happen for dogs you understand how
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-01-03
ENSIGNS IN FOUR YEARS.
Congress Expected To Shorten Term
For Earning Navy Commissions.

There is every prospect that the bill
giving the commission of ensign to
midshipmen on graduation from the
Naval Academy will be passed during
the present session of Congress. Sena-
tor Lodge had charge of the bill in the
Senate, where it was passed on Deem
Der 90 The same bill has been favor
ably reported to the full House Com
mittee on Naval Affairs by a subcom
mittee of that body. The Navy De-
partment has repeatedly urged the pas
sage of the measure.
Immediately after graduation from
the academy, at the end of the four
years scholastic portion of their
course, which is now six years, most
of the midshipmen perform the duties
of ensigns without commissions and
without the right to any pension for
physical disability which they may in
cur in the performance of such duties.
The academic course is for six years,
the last two of which are spent at sea.
Under the terms of the new bill the
course will be four years and graduates
will be Immediately commissioned en-
signs.
This will put the midshipmen on the
same footing as graduates of the Mill
tary Academy who receive their com
missions as officers in the army when
they graduate. IN. Y. Tribune.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-01-03
ORIGINAL PLAY WITH MUSIC.
FortY-Five Minutes From Broadway
Coming at the Boyer Theatre
Saturday Matinee And Night.

No more capable or better equipped
organization will be sent on tour
this season than the large company
presenting the brilliant New York
Chicago and Boston success Forty
five Minutes From Broadway" George
NJ. Cohan's original play with music
said by many TO be the most preten-
tious effort of his industrious and
ambitious young actor-author and
which comes to the Boyer Theatre
Saturday for two performances-mati
nee and night.
Forty-five Minutes From Broad
way" is in three acts all of the scenes
being laid in different parts of the su-
burban town of New Rochelle, New
York which is three-quarters Of an
hour from Broadway in New York
city hence the title.
While "Forty-five Minutes From
Broadway cannot be regarded wholly
as a musical comedy some of the most
popular songs that have yet come
from the pen of his prolific and tire
less composer such as MARY Is a
GrandOid Name, - So Long Mary"
, Il Want to be Popular Millionaire"
and several others are rendered during
the progress of the play; and what is
usually termed the "chorus" in this
style of entertainment, consists in
this production of eight young women
who in personal beauty, clever dane
ing and vocal accomplishments, atone
| for any possible lack of numbers.
Mr.. Cohan followed none Of the
well beaten paths of dramatic con-
struetion in writing "Forty-fve Min
utes From Broadway" but departed
from conventional lines by combin-
/ ing most effectively in this instance,
comedy, farce, melodrama and music,
with the result of achieving an enter
tainment avs interesting and enjoyable
as it is unique and original. The I'M
folding of the plot requires more
novel characters than Mr.. Cohan has
1 yet introduced in any of his plays and
+ any of these are types not hitherto
/ presented behind the footlights.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1912-01-03
ATLANTIC FLEET GATHERING
Ships Preparing for Winter Practice
in Southern Waters.

Preparatory to their departure for
Guantanamo, the battleships and
cruisers of the Atlantic fleet are gath
ering in Hampton Roads.
The New Jersey, New Hampshire
and Nebraska arrived today and the
Virginia, Louisiana and several others
are on the way. By tomorrow night
it is expected that twenty battleships
and cruisers will be there. The tor
pedo boat fiotilla now at the yard will
join the feet in a-few days. The bat
tie ship Kansas, now undergoing re-
pairs is due to sail on We'd
nesday.
1t is probable that the battleships
Nebraska and New Hampshire will
not be able to join the fleet. The
New Hampshire will 90 to the navy
yard tomorrow to undergo repairs
that will require ten weeks. The Ne
braska is also in need of general re-
pairs.
Admiral Osterhaus, commanding
the Atlantic fleet, will have his quar-
tiers on the new dreadnaught Florida
instead of the Connecticut. The feet
will have strenuous work before it re-
turns in March. Battle practice with
the ships stripped as in warfare will
be one feature Of the game.