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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-24

was thas Mr. ListIeton was a general
line salesman. While some Of his COM
pelilors sold only special lines. Mr..
LittIeton opened II new Linweave ac-
counts, which gave him a standing in
points nearly one hundred ahead OF
his nearest competitor.
Mr. Littleton travels in Kentuc Ky.
We take the liberty Of saying also that
Mr. Littleton's brother is one Of the
honored officials Of the n. C. & St. L.
Railway, located in Nashville, and no.
body takes greater pleasure in speaking
Of the success of these Obion Countians
than we.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-24

POWELI.--We are authorized 10 announce DR.
r. ". Powell candidate for Representative
frpm Oblou County In the Tennessee General
Assembly, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party
BpRNEX.~-We are authorized 10 announce j. w.
burnley candidate FOR Representative from
opton County in the Tennessee General As
ffubly, subject 70 the action Of the Democratic
party.
WALI.S.--We are authorized to announce Dr.
Jry. Wells candidate for Representative from
Onion County in the Tennessee General As
sembly, subject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
McDADE-We are authorized 10 announce c. r.
Ncuade . candidate lor Representative from
Obion County In the Tennessee General AS
senibly. subject to the action OF the Democratic
party.
For Magistrate.
BRICGs.-~We are authorized to announce w. J.
Briggs candidate for Justice Of the Peace for
Civil District No. 49, election in August.
MORRIS.-Wc are authorized to announce W.
g. Morris a candidate for Magistrate of the
corporation OF Union City. Election FIRST Thurs
day IN August
ROBERTSON.-We are authorized to announce
Fred r. Robertson as candidate for Magis-
trate Of the Third Civil District of Obon
County. Election first Thursday in August
For Constable.
WRICHT.--We are authorized to announce J.
w. Wright candidate for Constable Of the
Third District. Election first Thursday in
August
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-24
"a Fine Record.

Years ago there lived in an humble
little home near Troya widow, a daugh-
ter and two sons. probably another, we
do not remember distinctly One Of
these young men, about whom we are
10 speak, found through the kindness
Of z. b Moffat, Of Riyes, one Of the
biggest Drained and biggest hearted
merchants Obion County ever had, a
place in his store He succeeded as a
salesman. Some years aftrwards he
was engaged as road salesman continu-
ing to succeed. This is fellowtowns-
man, jeff Littleton, Of Union City.
After al engagement with some Of the
leading Chicago Wholesale houses, in
1909 Mr. Littleton went to the house o.
John v Farewell Company, aud new
comes Mr.. Littleton with the highest
score on record IN that house. The
house makes i speciality Of Linweaye
goods. and Tor several years the salesmen|
have been Offered prizes for increased
sales Last year the prizes offered weres
First q grand prize, 500 gold watch,
and then ia addition $50 gold watch
for each 81 the four divisions 81 the
house Iiinweave stars were distribu-
ted among fifteen other statesmen. Mr..
Littleton was first and captured the
gransl prize The significant part 81 il
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-24

Walter g. Morris announces for JUS
tice Of the Peace Of the corporation OF
Union City. Mr.. Morris is the well
known proprietor Of the Gem Theatre.
He is a man Of energy and ability, full
Of enterprise, enthusiasm, in his BUSH
ness always working to the best stand
ards and achieving the highest results.
Mr.. Morris is not candidate for the
Thirteenth Civil District, but for the
corporation OF Union City and we pre-
sent his name to our readers for consid-
Grafton.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-24
va Awhae.

Hon. G. T. Moss, Chairman Of Street
and Sidewalk Committee, Dear Sir:
notice that a number Of cement walk:
Fare being CONSTRUCTED. l understand
I the property holders believe they are. be-
ing placed so as to conform to the pro-
posed pisns OF the streets. This is a
mistake. There is scarcely remote
chance Of it being true It is impossible
to anticipate what the line, elevation or
per cent Of grade Of any walk will be I'M
til the field work is completed and these
matters determined by computation
from the field notes. Because of this
urgently recommend that the necessary
action be taken to prevent any more
walks being laid until the plans are COM
pIeted, or il allowed, then with the dis
tincl understanding that they shall be
torn up and rebuilt to conform to the
plans in event they don't
I firmly believe if the property hold
ers fully understood what is being I'M
dertaken in their behalf and realized
what great addition it will be to the
city to have streets that are correctly
planned and built, rather than mere
roads, that they will gladly cooperate
by holding up the work until the plans
are prepared when the work that is be-
ing done now can be made to conform
with the plans.
Notwithstanding the fact that | Of
fered to plan the streets at less than cost,
conditioned upon being able to do it
when not busy with other matters, |
have given the work preference over
some other. / will continue to devote
Ill the time to it / can until / have
it, and win furnish eIeva-
ions, lines and percentage Of grade as
loon as | can determine them, even
hough the plans are not complete.
Respectfully,
G. III. jerks.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-24
Street and Sidewalk Committee.

The people Of Fulton are going about
the road business in fine way. They
are offering premiums, first and second,
for the best mile OF dragged road, near
Fulton and on rural routes. The premi-
ums amount to $3.50. and the prospects
are that there win be some good roads
built around that city.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-24

The attention Of the public is called
to the above communication from the
city engineer.
That the public may understand the
plans Of the city regarding the streets,
this explanation is made:
The city engineer is making a survey
Of the city for the purpose Of formu-
lating aplan Of each street. These plans
will show the grade, width, location,
line and pattern Of the sidewalks and
the grade Of the streets. In working
out plan Of this sort the design Of a
street is controlled by adjacent streets.
It is the object Of the city to secure plans
now, 50 that improvements as made
will conform to the ultimate plan, and
will not have to be torn up and built
again later
Well planned streets are essentialto a
beautiful city. Those contemplating
improvements are urged to de-
fer their work until the plans are COM
pleted, otherwise, when the streets are
finally improved, work done now may
have to be torn up and replaced
J. A. CoBLE, Mayor.
II. PARKS,
G. 4. Moss,
w. T. WHITE,
a.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-24
.Morrell, Ark May

While the gross earnings Of corpora
tions for the year 1911 asreported to the
Commissioners OF Internal Revenue show
no falling off as compared with 1910, the
net earnings show 4 decrease Of Sl15.
0O0. 900. This difference is accounted for
by the increased wages paid TO employees
by many corporations, particularly rail-
roads.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-24

A nine-months-ol babe at its moth
er's breast was shot 10 death at Little
Rock Ark, by mysterious man who
bad attempted an assault The Mayor
commanded citizens to arm themselves
and to capture the villain dead Or alive.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-24
From a Friend.

Editors Commercial; A ttac b d
please find subscriptions To US the
paper is Indispensable brings so
much news from dear old Union City
and many friends there. With every
good wish. | am Yours cordially,
John III. Hinemon
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-05-24

Announcements.


H0WARD.-We are authorized to announce s.
r. Howard a candidate for reelection to rep
resent the counties Of Dyer. Lake and obion,
the Twenty-6ith Floterlnl District. In the Ten
uessee General Assembly subject to the action
OF the Democratic party
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-25

Mrs. C. A. Lindsey returned to her
home in Houston yesterday afternoon
after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Albert
Hanneman.
The splendid business we enjoy re-
fleets the good judgment of the people
OF Bryan. Hammond-vawter Co., guar
anteed tailoring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Evans went
to Liberty yesterday to be present at
the marriage of Miss Hilda Pickett to
Mr. Douglas Davis.
j. w. Coulter left yesterday to
visit his daughter, Mrs. w. F. Hop
pess, and his little grandson, Coulter
Hoppess, at Hillsboro.
We no longer have an agent in
Bryan. Phone US your orders direct
and save agents commission. Scott
Floral Co., Nayasota, Texas.
]. A. d. Robinson of Wixon left
yesterday for a visit to relatives in
Bremond and Marlin, and will then go
to Austin to have his eyes treated.
Don't let anybody fake you in a
sewing machine deal. II they claim
their machine is 90 good, just ask
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Parker left
this afternoon for their home in Mart
after a visit in the home of the for
mers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. R.
Parker.
II you will want Berwick Bay seal
shipt oysters for Thanksgiving phone
Hardy Newton's market, No. 119, to-
day to put you down for the exact
quantity you want SO as to insure get
ting them. Phone now.
F. E. Crossman, manager of THE
Girl from Toxic" company, was very
pleasant caller at The Eagle office to-
day. His company has long tour
ahead of them, and after two more
weeks in Texas, including the largest
cities of the state, they go to Louis
lana, and from there to the Pacific
coast. From there they go to Canada,
Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Islands.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-25
A GOOD SHOW.

The Alabama Minstrels, negro or
ganization, gave performance last
night on the lot at the corner Of Craw-
ford and Queen streets, and it was the
cleanest and one of the best minstrel
shows ever witnessed in this city. The
songs and music were above the aver
age, while the jokes were new and
clean. The olio numbers were also
good, and some classy dancing was
presented.
The Ministries are under the direc-
ton of white men, and everybody at
tending last night got their moneys
worth. 1t was a good tent attraction
and merited the patronage it received.
Palestine (Texas) Evening Record.
The Alabama Minstrels will show
in Bryan under their own canvas
Wednesday, November q.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-25
Enral NrtuH

Dixie tonight.
f. Weiss visited Calvert yesterday
Jim Tobias of Kurten spent today
in the city.
Country sausage tomorrow at Hens
arling Bros
]. II. Bowling was in today from
near College.
Pink Mimms was in today from Hol-
ligan Chapel.
George Lutz was in town today
from Reliance.
NJ. B. casters was Kurten visitor
to the city today.
C. s. Jones of Harvey was in the
city this afternoon.
Jim Byars was in town today from
Reliance on business.
w. H. Morgan of Reliance was in
the city this morning.
Cy Koontz was down yesterday
from his home at lack.
Maj. c. A. Adams spent Saturday
and Sunday in this city.
Luther Holligan returned yesterday
from a visit to Navasota.
E. NJ. Sally went to Dallas this after.
noon on a business trip.
w. E. Graham of Rock Prairie spent
this morning in the city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-25

All fruit cake ingredients; fresh
stock. David Reid & Co.
A complete stock of fruit cake ma
terlals at Hardy Newton's.
Miss Victoria Tauber returned this
afternoon from a visit to Marlin.
Order Thanksgiving flowers now.
Scott Floral Co., Navasota, Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilson OF Kur-
ten were in town today shopping.
Good fat Thanksgiving turkeys,
121hc per pound. David Reid G. Co.
DR.. w. G. Drummond and family OF
Cottonwood were visitors in the city
yesterday.
You can get fresh shelled nuts,
pecans, almonds, walnuts, at Hardy
Newtons.
How about your Christmas clothes?
Don't wait too long. Order now. Ham
mond-Vawter Co.
]. w. Worthington, from the Coul-
ter plantation in the bottom, was in
the city yesterday.
Mrs. Dan Kidd and children have
returned from a pleasant visit to rel
atives in Navasota.
Miss Ada Lee Polk arrived from
Austin yesterday and is a guest OF
Mrs. John NJ. Lawrence.
Miss Callie Kern returned yester-
day from visit to her sister, Mrs.
Sam Johnson, in Marlin.
For Sale-A good automobile, EMF
Studebaker, in good condition; for sale
cheap. Walter J. Coulter.
When you are in town 90 to Hardy
Newton's store and look at that
Thanksgiving display case.
A. S. Ware was called to Guys
Store, Leon county, yesterday by the
serious illness OF his father.
wanted-Second-h gasoline en-
CINE three or four horse power ]. B.
Carroll, Route 8, Bryan, Texas.
Miss Maggie Mathis of the Bryan
Baptist Academy returned yesterday
from a short visit to Nayasota.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trent Newton re-
turned to Benchley yesterday after a
short visit with relatives here.
For Sale-My home, containing two
lots ground and other improvements
See w. B. Grice at blacksmith shop.
County Road Superintendent R. p
McMinn returned yesterday from a
short visit to his family at Wellborn
Evander Hensarling of Steep Hol
low was in the city yesterday, having
Just returned from a trip to Nava
sofa. II
Mr. and Mrs. w. T. Garrett re
turned to their home in Taylor today
after a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. T. w
Cole.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hrdlicka left this
afternoon for Beaumont to visit rela
tives and attend the Southeast Texa:
Fair.
A. NJ. Barta of Taylor left yester
day for Galveston after a short visi
to his sister, Mrs. Joe Kosh, in thii
city.
For Rent-Furnished room for ligh
housekeeping; electric lights an,
bath. Corner Dallas and FRANKLIN
streets.
Mrs. V. B. Hudson left this mornin
to spend a few days in Waco Will
Mr.. Hudson is attending court il
Franklin.
Tom Davidson, Sam Ley, Joe Gel
Der, Willie Gelber and J, L. Memo
lovitz went to Hempsteam yesterda,
afternoon to attend a meeting of tn
Bnai Birth society last night an
initiate a number of members into tn
order.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-25
WHILE EN- ROUTE WEST

Louisiana, Mo-, Nov. 26.-John T.
cush, president Of the New York Ma
bnal League baseball club, died in
S private car Oceania here early yes
rday morning. He was on his way
est for his health. He had suffered
r years from locomotor ataxia.
Mr.. Brush, who was hurried from
ew York Sunday night, unconscious,
ed between here and st. Louis on
8 way to San Francisco. His private
r was detached from a burlington
ain here and started hack 70 CT
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-25
COUNTY TREAsURER'S
QUARTERLY REPORT

The outgoing county treasurer, Mr..
John NJ. Lawrence, who has served
the county faithfully and efficiently
for number of years and now volun-
tarily retires, filed his quarterly re-
port today with the commissioners
court, which was his last official act.
The report shows balances in the va
rious funds as follows:
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-25
THE COTTON MARKETS.
Lost. strayed or Stolen,

One large red COW; marked crop
and underbit in the right and swallow
fork in the left; branded R connected
on left hip. Reward for return or in
formation to julius Christian.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-25
Notice, Public!

All persons are warned against
trespassing on the property of the Fin
Feather Club All violators will be
prosecuted hereafter according to
law.
w. E. Saunders,
President.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-25
THANKSGIVING SPEClALTiES Al
HARDY MENTIONS STORE.

Turkeys.
Extra Jumbo Celery.
California Head Lettuce.
Cape Cod Cranberries.
Select Texas Tomatoes.
SNOWFALL Caulifiower.
Florida Grapefruit.
White Grapes.
Shelled Nuts.
Glaze Fruits.
CrystaliZed Cherries.
Maraschino Cherries.
Dates. Figs.
Raisins. Currants.
Plum Pudding.
Thanksgiving Pumpkin.
Premier Queen Olives.
Saratoga and Saline Crackers.
Batavia Salad Dressing.
Marigold Flour.
Home Roasted Coffee.
MARKET SPECIALTlES:
Dressed Turkeys.
Dressed Chicken.
Berwick Bay Oysters.
HARDY NEWTON.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-25

Our telephone number is $40. When
YOU have clothes to be cleaned and
pressed call us up. Our service is
prompt and our prices reasonable.
Hammond-Vawter Co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-25

Balance .................. 81 ,ooe.Vo
While the total balance does not
show much cash on hand, yet it shows
the county to be in good shape, as
this is just the beginning of the tax
collecting season. 1t is expected the
revenue from taxes will be sufficient
to meet all expenses and perhaps re-
tire a few thousand dollars in bonds.
The total bonded Indebtedness of
the county is now only $4,000, from
which it will be seen the county is
sound financially, and is in shape to
build good roads, new Jail, or any
other needed improvement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-18
TRAVELLING Stones.

'Traveling stones" from the size of
pea to six inches in diameter. are
found in Nevada. When distributed
upon floor or other level surface
within two or three feet Of one another
they Immediately begin to travel to-
ward common center and there lie
huddled like a clutch of eggs In nest
A single stone removed to a distance
of three and half feet upon being
released at once started with wonder.
full and somewhat comical celebrity to
join its fellows. These queer stones
are found in region that is cornpara-
lively level and little more than bare
rock. Scattered over this barren re
gion are little basins from a few feet
to Il rod or two in diameter, and it is
in the bottoms Of thes, that the roll
ing stones are found. The cause for
the strange conduct of these stones is
doubtless to be found in the material
of which they are composed. which APP
pears to be lodestone or magnetic iron
Cre.-Harper's Weekly
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-18
A l.euend of Aoincourt

For many centuries we English have
plumed ourselves upon the victory Of
Agincourt- Indeed it is from King
Henry VS. address to his soldiers on
that occasion. as given by Shake
speare, that the motto of this journal
is taken, Familiar in their mouths as
household words" But the French
have an account Of the affair not so
much to our credit 1t was arranged
according to this fable. by the two
leaders that only the mobiles on each
side were to fight King Henry "
then artfully enpohled his whole army
and hence got the best Of the enemy.
Shakespeare unwittingly gives a little
coUntenance to the legend when he
makes the king declare in the above
mentioned address. BE ye ne'er so
vile. this day shall gentle your coDdi
tion."-I4ondon Standard
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-18

cities to ascertain her personal pop
ularity, now seeks the smile and
plaudits of our local theatre goers.
Delightful Leila Mcintyre imperson-
ates this maiden of universal heart
appeal and John Hyams makes love
to her, in the charming musical play
success to which Joseph. M. Gates
now invites our local theatre patrons
on Monday evening, October q, at
the Gennett
"The Girl of My Dreams" is the
joint work of Wilbur d. Nesbit and
Otto Hauerbach, the late Karl Hosch-
ma is responsible for the music of
melodious tunes and jingling airs
the same Karl Koschna who wrote
the haunting theme in Madame Sher-
ry"-"Every Little Movement" Frank
Smithson is the stage producer and
his work is free from vulgarity or
overworked stage effects. All of the
dances arranged for the principals are
graceful waltz movements and spright-
ly gallops. Many novel chorus mum
bers" are worked into the songs, most
noteworthy of which are the ones il
Illustrating Dear Little Games of
Guessing and Or Tinkle Tinker"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-18
TO HONOR CAREER.
Commercial Club Will Hon
or Dry Goods Merchant.

President S. E. Swayne and Secre-
tary Charles W. Jordan of the Com
mercial club have announced the pro-
gram of the October meeting of the
club to be held Monday, October 21,
when the half century mark in the
successful business career of George
Il. knollenberg will be celebrated. Mr..
hnollenberg has long been actively
connected with the Commercial club
and has done much to promote the in
terests of Richmond. All of the older
members of the club will make short
speeches and the commercial progress
of this city in the last fifty years will
be reviewed
Mr.. Knollenberg and John L. Rupe
will review "reminiscences and Mr..
Fred Kennedy will give reading. An
other feature of the evenings enter
tainment will be the singing of the
Apollo glee club. A short important
business session will precede the So
cial program.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-18

ker and Deyere Stackpole for the use
of Madame Simone is of romantic or
der.
Sarah Traux. who is now playing in
a stock company. may star next sea-
son under the management of the
Shuberts.
1t is said Sarah Bernhard will come
TO America for a vaudeville season. &C
cording TO her contracts with Martin
Beck.
Oliver Morosco. a we'll known west
ern manager, is to build theater in
Los Angeles. Calf. solely for the pro-
duction of new plays.
Adele Rowland has been engaged
for leading role in Sam Demands
new production under the manage
ment of the Shuberts.
This winter there will be simultane-
Gus productions of the play Mile
stones" in New York, Paris. London.
Chicago, Berlin, Vienna and Budapest.
Antoinette Walker. who had the lea
ding feminine role in David Warfield s
Music Master" has been engaged for
the cast of The Yellow Jacket"
SndW drama, fdnnS flTst RAY,
has made such a hit in New York that
the Shuberts will organize another
English company to present the piece
in Chicago.
Henri Bernstein, author of THE
| Thief" is writing play for Charles
Frohman in English. AS the authors
mother is an American, this feat
should not be so difficult.
| The Master of the House" the new
modern American drama being pre-
sented by the Shuberts, is to be given
both in England and Australia during
the current season.
| Winthrop Ames. who now controls
the Little Theater, is TO have another
house in New York. tot be called the
! Gotham. 1t will seat 500 and will be
opened about the holidays.
| Helen Ware will appear under the
i Harris management this season in a
play by Elmer b. Harris. called The
Trial Marriage" The piece will be
produced after the coming elections.
William Hawtrey, who starred last
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-10-18
WORDSWOH1H'S RECITATION.
The Way the English Poet Received
Ralph Waldo Emerson.

When Emerson. the great American
writer. came to England he paid a Wis
it to Wordsworth. says an English
magazine Wordsworth had just re-
turned from a journey and was in his
garden writing poem on what he had
seen. The visitor found the great poet
n white haired. tall. sparely built man.
unless it were the fine eyes. to hint Of
the poet.
Wordsworth made no ceremony over
the visit IF the man from n far land.
but said instantly when he was called
to greet rim. IF you are interested In
my poetry perhaps you will like to
hear these liaes." Emerson politely
agreed. and this is what happened
Emerson has himself written the story
down for Us. The old poet thought
for few moments. then stood forth
and repeated with great animation an
entire poem he had written.
The recitation" the American phi
losoDher wrote afterward. was so IN
looked for and surprising
worth standing apart and reciting TO
me in 81 garden walk. like a schoolboy
declaiming-that at first l was near to
laughing: but. recollecting myself that
l had come thus far to see a poet and
he was chanting poems to me. l saw
that he was right and that | was
wrong. and gladly gave myself up
to hear"