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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
Disposes Anent Rye.

Messrs. Marshall & Baird-Kind Sirs
/ send you a poem expressive Of some
of my conceptions of right living. | d.
not mean to boast, however, that / keeI
my creed perfectly. We all know bet
ter than we do, do we not2
Well, Rye got it. But Rye is Luke
Lea s candidate. and that is going to b.
his defeat. Were Rye elected Lea woulC
fee it over him if he could, and that hi
could not | am not sure.
Sincerely,
e. f. MoSPEDDEN.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
Death of C. A. Gibbs, Sr.

George Alphonso Gibbs, Sr., another
one Of Union City's we'll known elder
citizens, passed away at bis home in
this Ncity Wednesday afternoon at 6:15
O'Clock, June 8, 1914.
The subject OF this sketch was born
in Yazoo City, Miss, the son OF Judge
@. d. and Sarah Dorsey Gibbs, July IA,
1874. He was preparing himself to
enter the University Of Virginia, when
the bugle called him to arms as 1blun-
teer OF the Southern Coniederacy. He en-
listed with Brig. Gen. Barksdale in the
18th Mississippi under Gen. Longstreet
and served until June, 1854, when he
was wounded and crippled, and saw
service in the engagements OF Bull Run,
Battle OF the Wilderness, Cold Harbor,
Malvern Hill, Spottsylvania and other
places, returning to his home in Yazoo
City. After the war he entered law
school in Cumberland University at
Lebanon, graduated and settled in Lit
tie Rock, Ark, to practice law in part
nership with Sterling Cockrell. 1t was
about the year 1871 when he came to
Union City and engaged in the practice
OF law in partnership with r. A. Pierce.
Under Cleveland's second administra-
ton Mr.. Gibbs received commission as
postmaster OF Union City, and served
for a term in that capacity with the
universal commentator Of the patrons
of the office. In 1901 Mr.. Gibbs was
appointed Clerk and Master Of the
Chancery Court and served faithfully
and we'll until his health failed, his son,
Geo. A. Gibbs, Jr., receiving appoint
ment under Judge Mckinney as his
successor in October, 1912.
On Sept. 20, 1887, Mr.. Gibbs and Miss
Elizabeth Cruikshank, OF Covington,
KY, we're united in marriage in Union
City, and of the union there we're six
children, five of whom survive as fol-
lows: Geo. A. Jr., Miss Jessie, John,
Barnett and Richard. The death Of an
other son, Horace, took place few
years ego.
Mr.. Gibbs connected himself with the
Episcopal Church in Little Rock at the
time OF his residence in that city. He
was not altogether active in church af-
fairs, but his religion became part OF
bis life, an everyday practice. The
highest sense of honor was deeply inn
planted in his nature, and justice be-
tween man and man governed his ac-
tons. He never swerved from these
principles to serve himself in any man.
ner, and his discernment and judgment
were evenly and nicely balanced. Mr..
Gibbs was very frank and open in bis
business relations and personal affairs,
courteous and kind, though very posi-
tive and immovable IN his premises.
He was interested in public affairs
and political matters. A Democrat of
the old school, he was great admirer
of President Wilson and strong sup
porter of his administration. His ma
ture was OF the sterner mold, but unal-
loyed with dross. He knew and was
not afraid of his duty. Illness over
came him two years ago, and then his
interests and attachments centered in
his devoted companion, whose personal
sacrifices and untiring care and undivid-
ed attention were singularly beautifub
The family and community both suf-
fer an irreparable loss, and the kindest
condolences are extended. Services were
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
Going to Oxford.

A number OF friends OF Miss Martha
Fowlkes entertained with Mexican
luncheon Friday ia her honor. AS Miss
Fowlkes sails 10 a few days for England,
appropriate table decorations were used.
A spring effect was secured by the artis-
tic arrangement OF wild flowers as a GEN.
terpiece, yellow being the predominant
color. Miniature sail boats laden with
candies were given as favors, and the
place cards we're link shaped, the whole
forming chain, with an anchor at the
plate OF the honor guest. Original toasts
from the guests concluded the luncheon.
Covers we're laid for Misses Bernice Du-
gan, Hattie Stille, Elizabeth Bealy, Ag-
mes Blank, Katherine Gholson, Hattie
Porter, Mrs. Tirodo, and Milton Meal
lister, WHEY, fairfield and Wendell
Haun.
The foregoing article is an extract from
the San Antonio (TexaS Express.
Miss Martha Fowlkes, the guest Of
honor, is the accomplished daughter Of
Col and Mrs. r. w. Fowlkes, Of Parma,
NO., whom she is visiting just now foi
a few days before leaving for New York
where she will sail June IL for England.
Miss Fowlkes will be accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. Ruby Fowlkes Michael,
who will tour Europe this summer.
Miss Fowlkes has spent some time
abroad in travel and as student in
London, and is taking years leave Of
absence from her school Of expression
in San Antonio, Texas, to study at Ok,
ford University, Oxford, England.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
Buggies That
Give Service.

$4,000 miles for one Of our
buggies and it is better buggy than
one of another make that has run 1000
miles.
This is what one of our customers told
us this week. The l8.000-mile buggy
was Staver. The other was not sold
by US.
You can also find in our immense stock
the high-grade rloyer Buggy. This bug
gy has the distinction Of being one of the
highest class buggies made, sold from
coast to coast and no money whatever
put in advertising by the manufacturer.
There is no advertising cost for you to
pay on it.
Our medium priced buggy the Reli-
ance, made by John Deere, is reliable.
For low price we offer the Banner and
the St. Louis Buggy Co. buggies.
Get an umbrella for your buggy from
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
THE TENNESSEE
OPTICAL COMPANY


An Institution Devoted Exclusive
~ to the Scientific Examina-
ton of the Eye and the Corr
rectlon OF Its Defects and Re-
fractive Errors With Proper
Glasses in an Intelligent Man
ner by Specialists Who Have
Been Educated and Prepared
For This Field of Work In the
Best Schools in This Country
And In Europe.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
City Doings.

The Board OF Mayor and Aldermen,
at its meeting last Tuesday night, voted
to make some improvements on First
street in the way Of reducing it to the
proper grade. The business part OF the
street is too high and the top layer OF
gravel will be taken off and spread on
Washington avenue until the proper
level is reached. This street should by
all means be OF solid cement paving.
The city, however, is hardly able to
undertake it now unless bonds were
issued. Seems to us that it would be a
good idea to issue block OF bonds.
The new law grants the privilege to
municipalities OF issuing twenty per
cent OF their assessed valuation in Laahds
for public improvements. II bonds can
be issued for per cent with an appor-
tionment OF 5per cent for sinking fund,
that would be altogether 10 per cent and
the cash would be available for such inn
provements as are necessary. While il
the money is to be borrowed for inn
provements the per cent will be about
6 Tor s, which, added to the discounts
on machinery and other materials and
the difference in the cash and credit
prices, will make the interest account
approximately 90 per cent, or more,
with no provision at all to meet the
principal. This is the difference be-
tween bond issue and borrowing the
money. And yet We haven't mentioned
the greatest advantage in the bond issue,
which is that we can get the improve
ments and be enjoying the comforts
and profits therefrom.
The board decided to sprinkle Church
street leading to the Chautauqua grounds
during the exercises next week.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
City School Teachers

The Board OF Education, at its meet
ing last Friday night, elected the fol-
lowing teachers in addition to those al
ready elected for the ensuing year: Miss
LYDIA Hardy, OF ByhaIia, Miss. Ralph
Quinn. of this city; Miss Louise Dialss
enson, OF Humboldt, Tenn; Miss Pearl
Floyd, this city; Miss r. Adele Allen,
OF HICKMAN, KY; Miss Hilda Luke,
household economies. Miss Dickinson
has not yet accepted.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
cruaTnn IRA rnD
0GuAl UT LA UT
NATIONAL PROHIBITION
Senator Favors Such Legislation as
Hobson-Sheppard Resolution.


Columbia, Tenn, June SENATOR
Luke Lea stands for the passage Of the
Hobson-sheppard resolution providing
for national prohibition. In response
to a telegram from the local Woman s
Christian Temperance Union. the Sem
ator from Tennessee does not hesitate to
declare bis advocacy OF the resolution.
Senator Shields, however, is non-com-
initial. The junior Senator simply prom
ises that the kilograms urging support
Of national prohibition will de given his
earnest and careful consideration. Fur
ther than that he does not say.
Several days ago the local Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, through
Miss Carrie Williams, the capable and
loyal president, wired the Tennessee
Senators urging support of the resolu-
ton for national prohibition. They also
sent additional kilograms signed by sew
eral Of the leading citizens of Columbia.
This was part OF nationwide move
ment, the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Unions throughout the country
joining in similar kilograms.
Senator LEAFS reply is as follows:
II beg TO acknowledge receipt OF a
night letter OF May %, signed by you
and number OF gentlemen Of Column
bia, urging me TO support the Hobson-
Sheppard resolution, providing for ma
tional prohibition. In reply, | beg to
advise that / favor such legislation.
Very sincerely yours,
LUKE LEA.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
Card

Mrs. Nan Gardner and Miss Addie
acknowledge with heartfelt gratitude
and appreciation the generosity and
kindness of their friends in Union City
recently manifested in substantial
way. They wish to be remembered to
these friends.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
Card Of Thanks.

Mrs. L. o. Park wishes to acknowl-
edge the receipt OF payment OF policy
on the life of her late husband by the
Woodmen OF the World, and to thank
the officers Of the lodge for the prompt
manner in which the policy is paid.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
Death of Babe.

The friends Of the family tender the
kindest sympathy to Mr.. and Mrs. John
A. Jordan in the death of their infant
babe, which was inferred at Pleasant
Valley Wednesday.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
Nai||ing-Keiser

held at the residence, Ury street, yester-
day afternoon at 8 O'Clock, conducted
by Rev. ]. E. Stuart.
Interment was held at Beulah Gene
terry. The pail bearers were: A. L..
Breyard, w. H. swiggart, s. P. Harris,
DIR. F. M. McRee, H. I. Robinson, H.
r RutIeT
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05

A regular morning operation Of the
bowels puts you in fine shape for the
days work. II you miss it you feel
uncomfortable and cannot put vim into
your movements. For all bowel irregu-
larities HERBINE is the remedy. II
puts the system in fine, vigorous con-
dition. Price Soc. Sold by Oliver
Red Cross Drug Store. advt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
Ice Cream Supper

The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Christian Church will give an ice cream
supper on Saturday night, june 20, at
the park, and are anxious for their
friends to be with them on that occasion.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05
Well Known Man Dead

Mr.. Jake sholan, the well known
dry goods taveling salesman, died last
week suddel \ at his home in Evans
Vile, Ind. he had numbers OF friends
in Union City.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-06-05

Call $50. Union City Ice & Coal Co.
when you want coal right now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03
Many Misunderstood Law

There has been some misunderstood
ing of the law, according to the view
CT the officials. Some taxpayers thought
that the tax would be withheld at the
source, and that it would not be ne !
essary for them to file returns. In
other cases the returns were not filed
because the individuals liable thought
they had until a later date to comply
with the law. Penalties are to be i'm
posed, and instructions will go fortl
to collectors within few days to
enforce the act strictly.
William H Osborn, commissioner of
internal revenue, is assessing the tax
returns already received. This work
will not be completed, however, be,
fore June 1, when the payments are
due Until that time, it is believed.
there will exist uncertainty as to
whether the estimaes will be found
correct.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03

and elsewhere. 1t hopes to effect a
more general use of scientific and
healthful principles in seating accom-
bodations for such purposes and for
public audience rooms and vehicles.
"A child cannot achieve proper chest
development" is it's authoritative state
ment, while the shape of his school,
seat and of his coat force MIN for
many hours each day into faulty at
titudes. Thousands of children who
carry heavy loads of school books are
forced into distortions of posture that
in all but the most robust must have d
serious effect on health and develop
ment. Round shoulders are to be e&-
pected in a child whose clothing IS
supported without proper regard for
the anatomy and mechanics of tn:
shoulder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03

while the average interest paid Oil
bonds of towns, cities and counties, IL
GLIDING expenses, is five per cent.
This saving in interest charges il
used as a sinking fund placed in
banks at interest or invested in bonds
would in thirty years pay all the
bonded Indebtedness of the towns and
counties of Georgia.
Il have already taken the matter up
with the city and county officials OF
Georgia., continues Senator Harris,
land will go before the Legislature al
tie coming session and urge that tho
people be permitted to vote on con
stitutional amendment, allowing the
state to. endorse county and municipal
bonds and save the tax payers Of Geo1-
gia nearly a half million dollars a
year, Governor Slaton is interested in
the subject of taxation, and I aope ne
may feel justified in recommending
this in his message to the Legislature.
q shall also feel it my duty as III
rector of census to present the facts to
officials of the other states. am try
ing to make the census bureau useful
to the people of the country and am
always especially gratifed when my
duties enable me to be of service to
my home people.
MY official Investigations hav5
brought the above facts to my atten-
ton, and I deem the subject Of such
to our people that I shall
attempt to bring the facts to the pub
lie generally"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03
WHY DON'T YOU
STAND STRAIGHT
NATIONAL LEAGUE IS FORMED TO
MAKE PEOPLE USE THE RIGHT
POSTURE. =.

New York, April Announcement
was made today of the incorporation
at Albany of the American Posture
League, a national body whose endeav-
OF will be to get people to sit up AMI
stand up straight.
The new organization is concerned
particularly with the sitting and stand
ing pastures Of children in schools and
OF adults in shops, offices, factories
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03
Special Alien
ton given 10
Mail Orders

Specials
" inch Table Damask, worth AQC
more, only ....., TOO
u inch Linen Damask nor
only ........... $3.50. OOO
u inch Mercerized Damask AQC
only ........ ........... 7Vo
1879 Linen Doilies OIAQ
per dozen NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. UI'7U
15x15 MerceliZed DOilieS noe
Der dozen .............0 OU
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03
FRECKLES
Now is the Time to Get Rid Of These
Ugly Spots.
correct.

Now is the Time to Get Rid Of These
Ugly Spots.
There's no longer the slightest need
of feeling ashamed of your freckles,
as the prescription othine-doublo
strengths guaranteed to remove
these homely spots
Simply get an ounce of othens-dou-
BILE strength-from any druggist, AM
apply t little of it night and morning
and you should soon see that even tie
worst freckles have begun to disap-
pear, while the lighter ones have van
ished entirely. tt is seldom that more
than an ounce is needed to completely
clear the complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double
strength othine as this is sold under
guarantee of money back if it fails to
remove freckles. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03

complete returns received from the CO..
lectors of internal revenue indicate n
shortage. Such condition would prove
most embarrassing to the government.
in view Of the fact that an inual re
turn of about $7O,000,000 from income
tax alone was anticipated.
Secretary McAdoo is carefully guard
ing the figures submitted by the col.
lectors since the time for filing re.
turns ended. 1t is said that they are
so incomplete that they do not show
real conditions. The reasurr depart
ment officials say that extensions of 80
days were granted to thousands of in
come taxpayers and that when this pc
Rod expires within the next wee, tne
situation will be greatly changed.
Big Incomes Not Discovered
But unless the extensions were
granted to the larger taxpayers, how
ever, and treasury officials are not
sure, a shortage will be shown. One
thing seems certain-that is the bis
incomes attributed to certain individ
uals are, more or less mythical. EST
mates of incomes used in the senate
and the house during the consideration
of the income tax bill were based or
universal exemptions of $4,000 Later
the exemption was reduced, and it was
argued that this would include thous-
ands of incomes that would not other
wise be taxed.
How Estimates were Figured
According to the figures there vert
to be 10000 incomes of between $4,000
and $4,000; 178,OOO incomes between
$1,000 and $4,000; $4,000 incomes be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000; $4,000 be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000; 10000 be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000; $1,000 be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000; $500 be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000; $500 be-
tween 100000 and $25O,OOO; 500 be
tween $25OOOO and 100000; $50 be-
tween 100000 and $1,OOO,OOO and 100
more than 100000. The revenue on
these estimates is placed at $70,125.-
600.
At the treasury it is expected that
the full number of returns estimated
$4,000 will be received. Of course,
there may be f1uctuation of 5000 or d
few more. The shortage, if one ex-
lists, would come through the amounts
Of the incomes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03
.:ORGIA COULD SAVE
MILLIONS BY THIS PLAN

Atlanta, April 2--'The towns, cities
] counties of Georgia can save near
a million dollars a year interest
lrges on their bonded indebtedness
The state would endorse all sucn
IDS" declares u. S. Census Director
sliiam ]. Harris, who is in Atlanta
preside at the meeting of the state
nocratic executive committee, OF
ich he is chairman, when that body
lvenes Saturday.
Friends of the distinguished Geor-
N are congratulating him on the
aarkable work he has accomplished
ce he became a part of the Wilson
~ninistration. 1t was a foregone con-
sion that he would fill the Office
ability, but that he should have
|. ught order and instant results out
I. condition of semi-chaos in the
sus department, was astounding.
,enator Harris discussion of the
id situation in Georgia is of special
crest at his time. Georgia bonds
Mlring three per cent interest can be
d at par or nearly So" he says,
fFy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03
FORTUNE AWAITS
RUNAWAY MAN
BOY WHO LEFT HOME AT is IS
HEIR TO sS65,OOO ESTATE

Kane, Pa, April "A fortune of
$685. 900 awaits Keith Dalrymple, aged
20, of Port Allegheny, who disappeared
from home seven years ago.
Relatives have started a countrywide
search for the young man. Nothing
his been heard from him since he dis
appeared.
The fortune was left him by his ia
Their, an oil operator, who died recent
ly in this city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03
INCOME TAX SHORTAGE
Number of Enormously Rich Men
Found Far Less Than Expected, 1t
Is Government May Be EN-.
barrassed if Funds Are Less Than
Looked FOr-LaW Misunderstood.

Washington, D. c., April 2.-There e
considerable apprehension III admins
tration circles lest the income tax
returns will not meet the estimates on
which congress enacted the law. In
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03
adv

A man who knows what he is talk
ing about usually knows better than
to talk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03
To Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply at once the wonderful old reliable DR.
PoRTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL, a sur
yical dressing that relieves pain and heals al
he same time. Not lniment 25c. SOC. $l.00
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-04-03

There are some people who do not
need to sing, ooh, to be nothing, moth
ing"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-24

IN tho following form
General Cor specially Election, city
| % Seattle. Go be held. .,....,.....,t.
H..
official ballot fer use In (de-iE.
nation 81 precinct TO he printed ar
stampodl.
Directions 60 voters To vote for
candidates, write the figure Il" op-
poHite the name 81 your first choice
Tor any office. You may express
az many additional preferences ha
YOU please hy writing tho figure "a'
opposite the name ~ your second
choice, tho figure IS" opposite the
name ~ your third choice. ana 40
on, You may also write ia tho
blank space provided below each
group the name of any other ncrsou
or nDrEouH ZOE whom you desire TO
vote or attach a raHter hearing tho
printed name OF any such person or
persons
Do not write more than one num-
her epposlte the same name. n YOU
Enoii this ballot. tear u across once,
return 60 the election officer and
get another.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-24

Ulcers 60 he elected, or measure 90
10 submitted, ana IA all cases mo-
tees shall be published Ia tho city
offiriai Newspaper once each week
Tor tive consecutive weeks next pro-
rndine such election 90 the time,
place ana purpose Of such eisetion.
section ~. II shall he tho duty Of
The city clerk Go cause Go be made
out ana delivered at each voting
place, by tho time fixed by law for
tho opening 81 tho polls. on the day
OF each election, all necessary hook :
nnd liatn required by the general
laws Of the state for holding such
elections.
section 80 a certificate OF cleo
ton shall be primh faeie evidence of
the facts therein stated, hut the rity
council shall decide all questions AZ
70 the qualifications nnd eiection Of
ia own members, aud ia all eases
~ contested election for any office
the contest shall be decided hv the
city council accotdl1g. as nearly as
may be. 90 tho laws ~ Tho state
regulating proceedings IN cases ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-24
THE CHARTER
or rum
City of Seattle


PREPARED AND PROPOSED nv
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