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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22
Death of ]. L. Herring, Sr.

| After an illness of some time Mr.. Joe
Herring, ST., one of the Oldest residents
of the vicinity of Union City, died at
his home west of Union City Wednes-
day afternoon, Nov. 20, 1912.
Mr.. Herring was one of the well
known residents of the Hauser Valley
country, recognized as one Of the rich
est sections of the State, where he has
lived for many years, one of the pio-
neers who opened up the country here
aboIts. He was a man of sturdy char
acter, enjoying his pursuit and his
home to the exclusion of public mat
tiers to a considerable extent, but a thor
ough-going, honorable, conscientious
citizen. He was esteemed for many
good qualities Of citizenship and his
death leaves a sorrowing household and
numbers Of mourning friends.
OF the survivors are his wife, his
daughters, Mrs J. d. Palmer, Mrs. Bud
Phebus, and his sons, Will, Sid, Chas.
and Joe
Services were held Thursday at the
residence, conducted by Rev. Burgess
Cunningham. Interment at East View.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22

TERMS OF SALE: All the purchase
money for said land to become due and
payable six months after date of sale,
and for the said purchase money the
purchaser will be required to execute
his note with two good personal securi-
ties, due six months after date. A lien
will be retained upon the land to Sc
cure the payment of the said purchase
money.
This 10Th day of November, 1912.
GEO. A. GIBBS, JR.,
363t Clerk and Master.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22
Parent Teachers.

The Parent Teachers Association o.
Union City will meet with Mrs. Geo. A,
Gibbs on TRY street at 2 O'Clock to-day
We are asked to state that clothing fol
threelchlldren is needed, one boy Of
six and the others ten and twelve. The
object of the association is to have all
the children in school and to provide
those with suitable clothing who are not
able to provide for themselves.
Blankets, comforts, sheets and every
thing for the bed at Home Furniture
Company
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22
Firebug Caught.

Sheriff Finch caught the man, Adair
the confessed incendiary, who set fire t.
a barn in Number Eleven last week
The barn belonged to a citizen of thai
district, and Adair states that he was
bribed to set it afre. The fire was put
out before much damage had been done,
and the object sought in the fire was
checkmated.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22
Poultry Wanted.

Turkeys wanted for Thanksgiving;
also other kinds Of poultry will be peed-
ed in large quantities. Will begin buy
ing Monday, Nov. IS, and continue
throughout the week.
w. G. REYNOLDS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22
Benefit Tonight.

The ladies of the Methodist Church
wish to announce that the benefit al
the Gem for the new church was post
poned until tonight. A special pro-
gram has been prepared and will be
seen at the Gem tonight with special
pictures, all for the church. Come out
and help in the work.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22

FOR SALE-One brick store, first
class construction, 75x24 feet, dry eel
lar 4Ox24 feet, elevator in good work.
ing order; six rooms on second floor,
hall 58x1O feet. Convenient for family
or roomers. Occupied at present by
owner. Lot 195x80 feet. Short distance
from M. & o. shop, spoke factory and
large saw mill. Brings good rent. Rea-
sons for selling makes it necessary to
sell at once. Address P, care Sun
Office, Jackson, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22

Are the swimming pool and the pupils
of the High School worth thirty-five
cents TO you Let your actions count
with your words next Thursday night.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22
Market.

The ladies of Leonidas Polk Chapter
U. D. c., will conduct a market at the
Home Furniture Co. the day before
Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 81
On this occasion they will have for sale
dressed chickens, eggs, boiled country
ham and other things. The ham will
be sold by the pound Remember the
occasion and be on hand You will be
pleased with your purchases.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22
Money to You. Furs Fufs Furs

MIR. Fur Trapper:
Where can you get the most money
for your fursP That is the main thing.
Here are some plain. common-sense facts
that should help you to decide right.
Start the season right and bring all your
furs to us. We charge no express, no
commission. Rush your 6rsf frs Bring
them out and get the benefit 81 the open
ing price.
Shapiro Veitel CO. ~ . sisy
Biggest Fur Dealers kl'e soatli
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22

FOR SALE-One hundred and ten
acres, II miles west Of Union City on
Union City and lake road, one mile
from church, 500 yards from good
school, in splendid neighborhood; new
Groom house, Broom tenant house,
good barns and out buildings all new;
plenty of stock water One-third of
land sowed in clover and grass. One
third cash or good notes, balance to
suit buyer at 8 per cent. interest. For
further particulars apply to NJ. B. Shaw,
Hickman, KY. Office over Hickman
Bank. 36-2t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22
Notice.

To my friends and the public in gen
eral | desire to inform you that will
this fall be associated as local buyer with
the Taylor Grain Company. See me
before you sell your grain and hay.
r. l.. LoCKERT.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22

See T. R. Reynolds at the Union City
Lumber Co. for all kinds of building
material.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22

Old time Ohio River (Kanawha) salt,
best for meat. Don't get hard in bar
barrel. Rock salt for stock.
35-2t SAM L d. WoOsLEY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-11-22

BY virtue of decreeef the Chancery
Court of Obion County, Tennessee, in
the case of 0. Spradlin ct ais. VS.. J. A.
D. Hite ct ais, on
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
Spoiled by His Company.

Out OF the crowd in the police court
a man was placed before the judge.
''YOu are accused. sir" said the mag.
istrate. "of being drunk and disorder
ly. Any defense?"
Il am respectable man, sir" the
prisoner answered. "and this would
never have happened only l Travelled
from Pittsburgh TO New York yester-
day i'm bad company"
"What sort of bad companyT said
the magistrate.
Sons Of Temperance. sir"
"Sons Of Temperance, Why. they
are the salt Of the earth. | should
think they'd he the best company q
man like you could ask for"
mo. sir. Excuse me. sir You're
wrong" said the prisoner huskily.
you see. Id brought quart Of whis-
ky for the journey. and ON account Of
the company had to drink Il all my.
self"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
Quayle,s limo For Retiring.

DR.. w. A. Quayle, bishop of the
Methodist church and popular lee
turer, in the early days Of his ministry
went back to preach one Sunday to u
former congregation in Kansas and
was entertained by one of his old par
ishioners. After the evening services
the family gathered round the hearth
and exchanged "reminiscences with
their guest, apparently without any
thought of retiring, Eleven o'clock
came and ~ o'clock.
The conversation Jagged and all
showed unmistakable signs Of weari-
ness. DR., Quayle yawned politely and
rubbed his dropping eyelids His host
moved restlessly in his chair, His hos
tess eyed the timepiece with growing
alarm. The very air was drowsy, but
no one seemed able TO end the awk-
ward situation.
Finally, as the clock chimed 80
O'clock, his hostess asked deprecating-
ly, but with note Of desperation in her
voice:
Brother Quayle, when do you 20 to
bed?"
when / get a chance" replied DIR.
Quayle meekly.-Kansas City Star.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
BENNINGTON, VT. sEPA. 81, 1911
Common Sense Wanted.

A little common sense is generally
regarded as a good thing. Uncle
Sam. however, does not appear TO re-
gard it as an essential in the qualifi-
cation of border immigration Off
GERS.
An outrageous incident occurred
day or two ago on the Grand Trunk
Portland express.
A young lad about IA years of age,
and his sister, who was little young
er, started out gleefully from Lennox
Vile to pay long-anticipated visit
to their aunt in Maine. They were
provided with tickets and spending
money and started off for their little
trip by their parents.
All went well till they reached the
boundary when the officious United
States immigration agent bounced
down upon them.
Where were these youngsters go
ing? Where were their parents?
What about it anyway? The young
people explained that they were on a
two weeks visit to relatives and Of
fered all information in this connec-
ton.
No, the agent could see nothing
but some rule in his book relative to
children travelling unaccompanied by
parents.
He told them they could not 80
through without a permit from the
agent in Montreal. They would have
to get off at Island Pond.
The common sense of the situation
did not reach his intellect and the
little travellers were put off the train
and sent back to Lennoxville, vastly
disappointed at the outcome OF their
trip
The absurdity of such action on
the part of the official is so apparent
that comment is unnecessary.
South-bound travellers on the Grand
Trunk have been subjected to absurd
questioning and much inconvenience
but the action with regard to the
young lad and his sister from Lennox-
Vile, as referred to above, is about
the limit and il is a wonder that those
in authority across the line permit
such senseless action on the part Of
mployees-Sherbrook Daily Record
We are heartily in accord with the
criticism OF the Sherbrooke Record
in the aforementioned case. While
immigration laws may be considered
and possibly are, a benefit to our
country, there are things about them
so arbitrary and unreasonable as to
almost destroy the good they do. And
officers in the work can make ii all
the more disagreeable if they feel so
inclined Facts are continually com
ing to light, which are too often Gov
cred up, of abuses on immigrant
ships and at ports where they land,
that should give black eye to the
law and bring about a reform. And
these abuses fall upon class of poor,
ignorant people who are unable to
stand up for their own rights. Many
tragedy is connected with immigra-
ton laws that makes the heart ache
when il is exposed Tragedy wholly
uncalled for, as we believe, if some Of
the strings were relaxed. The case
cited above is a fair sample of the
strings being drawn too tight.-New-
port Express and Standard.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
ULSTER KNIFE

the best knife made in this country.
He swears by it when he swears and
whites with it when he whites.
He would be ashamed to cut himself
or be found dead with any other knife
on his person than an Ulster. He
uses it in the summer as well as the
winter when everyone admits the
Ulster to be the thing that cuts the
ice.
Griswold has sold the Ulster knife
for years He also swears by this
make of knife and has given an abso-
lutte guarantee with every knife sold
by him.
We have had less than half dozen
of these knives returned since we
have been in business, which we have
replaced with no questions asked, al
though in several cases it was no
fault of the maker or material that
the knife did not prove satisfactory.
Be sure to see Mr.. Clark at work.
He is a wizard with the Jack Knife.
Drop in and look over our stock OF
ULSTER knives. Every style and
price, but all of guaranteed quality
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
A STITCH IN TIME
Bennington People Should Not Ne.
glect Their Kidneys

glect Their Kidneys
No kidney airment is unimportant
Don't overlook the slightest backache
or urinary irregularity. Nature may
be warning you of approaching drop
sy, gravel or Bright's disease. Kid
ney disease is seldom fatal if treat
ed in time, but neglect may pave the
way. Don't neglect a lame or ach-
ing back another day. Don't ignore
dizzy spells, irregular or discolored
urine, headaches, WEAKNESS or de-
preston. If you feel you need kid
ney help begin using the reliable,
time-tried remedy, Doan's Kidney
Pills. For so years, Doan's have been
found effective. Endorsed by CRATE
full people.
Fred Thompson, farmer. North Ben
nington, VT, says: For some time
my back was lame and ached severe
ly and was hardly able to bend or
stoop. Doan's Kidney Pills were f.
nally brought to my attention and !
began their use. They made me feel
better in every way. / do not hest
tate to recommend this remedy"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21

T. R.-Hellol That you. Cortel.
you?
C.-Yes.
T. R.-Has Standard Oil made a
contribution to our election fund?
C.-No.
T. R.-Have you spent It?
C.-Yes.
T. R.-Then refuse it.
New York Times.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
Stories Of b. ]. Byron.

Many are the stories told of II. j,
Byron, the well known dramatist. One
day he was being worried by his coach
man about a sick horse to which the
man said hall should he given. Then
my good man. give him n ball If you
like" said Byron YEARLY, "but don't
ask too many people!'
At the time OF his disastrous man
agement OF the Liverpool theaters an
intimate friend who met him one day
in the street was much struck with his
greatly altered appearance and asked
him alphabetically, Whats the mat
ter, old feliOw-liverT Yes. that's 1t"
Byron answered languidly, Liver
poolr
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
Trouble Comes Easy to old People

They outline their advisers and the
next generation doesn't understand.
Annuities pay a certain income as
long as you live. National Life Ins.
Co. Of Vt (MutualD Earle s.
Kinsley. General Agent. Mead Build
ing. Rutland. Vt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
HoW's This Z

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned. have known +. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
cut any obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. testimonials
sent free. Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
lake Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
FIRST sHoVELFuL OF DIRT
instrument Which Broke Ground on
Central Vermont,

NCnIFdI vermont.
There is in Norwich University
museum an interesting possession
in the form of very ordinary SHOW
ell bearing a silver plate with the
following inscriptions
This shovel was one of the first
two that broke ground for the Yer
mont Central Railway at Mortified,
VT, January 2S, 1876. Ii was used
by Governor Charles Paine, presi-
dent of the company. and was pre-
scented by him upon his departure for
Texas to b. p Cheney, Esq, in pur-
suance with the wish of Gov. Paine.
II is presented to the company to be
preserved among the archives"
At IL o'clock ON the morning of
the day mentioned Governor Paine
accompanied by S. F. Belknap. con-
tractor for the construction of the
Vermont Central Railroad. followed
by a number of people. went to a
point north of the present station
AT North field and broke ground, the
first act in the practical construc-
ton of the railroad. Mr.. Belknap
followed Governor Paine and a salute
of guns was fired.
Governor Paine then made the
prophecy since fulfilled by the com
pletion of the Union Pacific road
that The time would come, howev-
or distant when the Vermont Central
Railroad would constitute an impor-
tant link in TIE great chain of rail
roads that should connect the Allan
tic with the Pacific Ocean"
The shovel used by the governor
was retained by him until he went
to Texas in 1853 when he gave IL to
his friend, Mr.. Cheney of Boston
with the request that it be present
ed to the railroad corporation. For
more than so years the shovel in a
case prepared for the purpose was
kept by the company and later was
transferred to Norwich University
through the courtesy of f. II. Fitz-
hugh and General Manager G. c.
Jones of the road.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21

send your dollar and whatever you
feel that you can give to the Benning-
ton County Vermont improvement
Association, Manchester, Vermont.
The money that you send will be ap-
piled directly to the agricultural, in
dustrial, educational moral and civic
uplift and improvement of the people
who live in the County.
Watch this column to see how
Prof. A. S. Cook made seven blades OF
a Vermont farm. What Prof Cook
has done every farmer can do.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
vERMoNT'S WHITE COAL
More Water Power Than in Any
Similar Extent Of Territory.


1t is interesting to note in connec-
ton with the determination of the
Vermont Electrical association in re-
cent convention to develop or foster
the development of Vermont water
powers for industrial purposes that
Vermont contains more rivers and a
greater number of waterfalls than are
found in the same extent of territory
elsewhere in this country, says the
Montpelier Journal.
The streams aggregate thousands
of miles as shown in an article pup
lished in the Vermonter some years
ago. These rivers have innumerable
waterfalls which constitute the pri
mary motive power for extensive in
dustrial purposes.
The principal rivers whose waters
are thus utilized TO turn the wheels
of industry are the Connecticut, OF
ter Creek, Lamoille, Winooski, Missis
quot, Black in Windsor and Black in
Orleans counties, Deerfeld, West
Quechee, White, Ompompanoosac
wells, Passumpsic, Nulhegan, Batten
kill. Hoosac, Poultney, Clyde, Pawlet
Barton, New Haven, Walloomsac
Waits, Saxtons, Williams, Mad, DOG
and Moose
II is difficult TO estimate the avail
able mean horse power used and un
used within the state on account OF
the great difference in the volume OF
water flowing in wet and dry sea
sons.
In 1880 the total amount of motive
power used for manufacturing pur
poses was 63,114 horse power and in
1890 it was 1854 and in 1900 1888,
095. The increase from 1880 to 1896
was 1920 and from 1890 to 1900, &c.
SAL The figures for 1900 included
1915 horse power from water
wheels 45,142 from stationary steam
engine. 729 horse power from electric
motors, the balance from gas and gas.
oline engines. The primary motive
power utilized in 1904 represented
10000 horse power including 100, 900
furnished by water.
Steam in the years previous to 1889
was utilized as an auxiliary power
The decade from 1880 to 1890 saw a
decided advance in the Utilization OF
steam engines and boilers for prim-
airy or auxiliary power while ii wit
messed also a marked increase in
the development of water power.
Since 1890 there has been remarkable
development of water, steam and
electric power in Vermont.
The electric dynamo and motor has
produced a revolution in modern &C
tivities. Electric plants stimulate
prosperity more than water power
service possibly could and there is
yet room for infinite development.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
Afraid of Ghosts

Many people are afraid of ghosts. Few people
are afraid of germs. Yet the ghost is a fancy and
the germ is a fact. II the germ could be maeni6ed
to size equal to its terrcrs it would appear more
terrible than any fre-breathng dragon. Germs
can't be avoided. They in the air we breathe,
the water we drink.
The germ can only prosper when the condition
of the system gives i free scope to establish it.
self and develop. When there is aAdehciency of
vital force, lansuor restlessness, sallow cheek,
a hollow eye, when the appetite is poor and the
sleep is broken, it is time to guard against the
fortfy the body against all germs by the of DR.
en- Medical Discovery. Ii increases the vital pow
system of cogsne impurities, enrichcs the blood
ach and organs of digestion and nutrition in work.
that the germ finds weak tainted spot in Y
Golden Medical Discovery" contains no alec
habit-fcrming drugs. All its INGREDIENTS printed
wrapper. II is not secret nostrum but a med
COMPOSITION and with record Of 10 yecrs of Gu,
substtute-there is nothing 90 Just as Sood." Ask
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
Uncle Ezra Says.

ut don't take more'n a gill Nv eff
fort togit folks into a peck Of
trouble" and a little neglect Of con
stipation. biliousness. indigestion OF
other liver arrangement viii do the
same II ailing, take DIR. Kings New
Life Pills for quick results. Easy.
safe, sure and only % cents at Harold
w Coles
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
OYSTER BEDS POLLUTED
Jamaica Bay and Potomac River Are
Full Of Germs.

Washington. Sept 19.-Jamaics
BAY. Long Island. and the Potomac
river, IS miles down from Washing
ton. both are polluted by typhoid
germs. according TO the department
OF agriculture's declaration.
Acting Secretary Hayes issued a
statement saying the Department.
investigators had traced typhoid 10
oyster beds and had begun a survey
Of the greater oyster field to deter
mine how far the pollution extends
He suggested State policing Of oyster
beds. and action by government au-
thorities TO insure publication of
city sewage
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-09-21
NOTICE!

This notice is to inform hunters
that my farm lying on east side of
Mt. Anthony. known as the Grant
property. has been duly posted, in &C
cordance with the law. 1t also seems
necessary to state that fruit on the
premises is not public property, and
therefore all trespass is prohibited
Mrs. VIM. r. Graves,
Bennington, VT, Sept IA. 1912.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-14
CHARLTON.

L. T. Hatton Of Bloomfield and
daughter Mrs. G. E. Tutwiler of Gar
den City, Kans., came for a visit with
Mrs. Fred Updike.
Miss Helen Van Arsdale left for a
visit in Des Moines with her sister
Mrs. Chas. Post.
Mrs. Blanche Straley of Rome came
last evening for a visit in Whitebreast
township at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Cook who are the parents Of a
daughter, born recently.
Mrs. Henry Bell Of St. joe formerly
Of this city has returned home after a
few days visit with relatives and old
friends here. ~
Mrs. W. E. Hanks is enjoying a
visit from Mrs. o. w. Lehmer and
daughter Bernice Of MERGED, Calf, who
are on their way to Pennsylvania to
visit relatives. ~. 49,. .~s.. ,.y,,.
Miss Blanch Sunny of Pleasantville
has returned home after a visit at the
home Of S. r. Trimble.
Mrs. Anna Peck and daughter Eva
OF Minneapolis, Mimi, have returned
home after few weeks visit with her
parents Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Palmer and
other relatives. p
Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Mcdowell depart
ed yesterday morning for Santa Anna,
Calf, where they expect to spend the
winter with relatives.
Mrs. Edwin Jarl visited with friends
in Osceola this week. She formerly re-
sided there.