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the work of a code commission.
 Colonel John, in opposing the Merritt substitute, said the bench and bar of the state would not be satisfied with a sup plement to the code.
 Finally, after much argument, both bills were tabled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
ALLOWS COUNTY TOsAsFsas
 PURCHASE BLOODHOUNDS

Montgomery. September 14.-(Spe- cial. )--County commissioners of the state may purchase bloodhounds with which to track fugitives by the pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
IMPORTANT ITEMS OF LEGISLAT TON AS SESSION
 DRAWS NEAR TO CLOSE


instead of $sooo according to the pros visions of bill which passed the house this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15

visions of a bill which passed the
 house this afternoon. The bill Is a general measure and applies to all the counties of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 2f hours ending D. m,, 10th meridian time, September IA, 1915:
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Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m. Sep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
Combination Taffeta and Silk Dresses
 at 'l55.''

There's a wonderful showing of these charm ing dresses here for you today--and at the price we make today, they'll go fast-because they can't >'be equalled any where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
Serge and Broadcloth Suits
 at 2. %

Every woman simply must have a new suit and nowhere can so much style, quality and suit satisfaction be bought for near $25 as you get in this lovely showing. See them today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-15
Specials For ''Opening' Shoppers
New Velvet Suits
 at S35te'47.

These really exquisite vel vet suits are the latest vogue in the east, and were personally selected yby Miss Lightfoot. Nothing else is quite so "rich" as velvet, you know, and these suits are priced very LOW
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Gem Theatre Burned.

Fire broke out in the Gem Thea
ire Tuesday morning about 1880
O'Clock and before it was discovered
flames were issuing from the fornt
windows. Officer Fonzo White turn
ed in the alarm and the company
came posthaste, and began the fight
to save the adjoining buildings and
as much as possible of the damaged
building. ,..
The firemen turned one stream on
the front windows and another thru
the side door at the top of the stair
way between the Gem and The Com
mercial office, and with a good pres
sure of water and hard work soon
had the flames under control. 1t was
prompt action as we'll as effective
work, however, that prevented the
spread of the fire, and the freight
ers were once more successful in pro-
tecting the business section of the
city from a destructive conflagra-
ton.
w. G. Morris has been conducting
a photo playhouse in the building
for nearly three years. He stated
that lie had invested about $4,000
in fixtures and equipment, includ-
ing an electric orchestra piano, an
upright piano, a very expensive COM
position curtain, about 800 opera
seats, an expensive booth box office,
and arrangements for elevated seats
and other accommodations. The cur
tain was stationed in the front and
the booth for the picture machine
to the rear. He had lease on the
building for five years. His in
surance policies amounted to $500.
The building, formerly the prop
erty of the w. H. Griffin estate, was
sold in Chancery Court to DR.. w. A.
Mailing a few weeks ago, and con-
yeyed on Monday before the fire to
E. H. Marshall, who had a fire in
surance policy of $4,000 on same.
1t was two-story brick and 25 by
100 feet in size.
In the second story Justice w. G.
Morris conducted magistrates court
in the rear, while J. E. Maveety and
John Church did business under the
name of the Gem Pressing Club in
front. They suffered total loss of
effects, including some clothing and
pressing apparatus. Jimmie Boyd
had some instruments in the build
ing which were also burned. On the
south side of the building the Cald-
well Book Store suffered damage to
some extent from smoke and water.
To the north Marshall & Baird
caught a little of the water in The
Commercial Office.
The weather was very dry, and
the fire, originating in the box Office
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Business Mems Club.

The club met at the courthouse Tues.
day night and adopted new bylaws,
which provide that the club have stated
meetings only once year, special meet
ings to be called by the president as often
as necessary, but only when needed for
the transaction of business. The board
OF advisors will meet twice month and
oftensr when called in special session.
The dues will be changed to conform
to the new organization Of the credit
association when the committee has re-
ported and the consolidation is made.
o. Packard was appointed dele
gate to the meeting at Humboldt May
IL, at which time w. G. Reynolds and
F. E. Quinn are to attend in their official
capacities.
The club is anticipating renewal of
activity when the organization Of the
credit, association has been completed
and the various departments of the work
are arranged and provided for.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
To ]. R. Wrather.
The Security Trust Company
]. r. Wrather ct al.

Chancery Court, Obion County, Tenn.
In the above styled cause it appearing
to the Clerk and Master from the bill of
complaint, which is sworn to, that the
defendant, ]. R. Wrather, is non-resi-
dent of the State of Tennessee and resi-
dent of the State of Texas, so that ordi-
nary process of law cannot be served
upon him. 1t is therefore hereby or
dered that the said above named de-
PENDANTS appear before the Clerk and
Master of the Chancery Court of Obion
County, Tenn, on or before the first
Monday of June, 1915, that being a
regular rule day OF said Chancery Court,
and make defense to the said bill, or the
same will be taken as confessed by him
and the said cause set for hearing ex-
parte as to him. 1t is further ordered
that publication OF this notice be made
for four consecutive weeks in The Com
mercial, weekly newspaper published
in Obion County, Tenn.
This May 6, 1915.
GEO. A. GIBBS,
Cat Clerk and Master
g. H. Cobb, Sol. for Compl't.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Dragged to Death.

Dyersburg, Tenn, May 9.-Mrs. Ches-
ter Keith met death in peculiar acct
dent Saturday, when she was dragged
to death by mule. Her husband had
completed his farm work Saturday eve
ming and was making preparations to
take care of his stock. Mrs. Keith pro-
posed to her husband that she ride the
animal to water. Her foot slipped be-
tween the mule and the trace chain.
The mule became frightened and ran
around the stable lot and into the stable,
dragging her with him. When her hus-
band stopped the animal and released
his wife from the tangled chain she fell
dead in his arms. Mrs. Keith was 25
and is survived by her husband and two
children. Her remains were inferred
in Church Grove Cemetery Sunday af-
ternoon,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
UNION CITY TO ASK FOR
BOND ISSUE INCREASE.
Bill Providing for $4,000 in Bonds
for CITY Hall.

The Board of Mayor and Alder
men met Tuesday night and among
other things acted on the PROPOSE
ton adopted by the citizens meet
ing at the courthouse recently to is
sue $4,000 for the erection in
Union City of city hall.
Some of the members thought it
would be better to ask the Legisla-
ture for an act to issue bonds for
$35, 900 in lieu of the 81 1000 propo-
sition, SO that $4,000 or more of
the issue could be utilized on the
streets and sewerage. But as long
as they had not been authorized to
do this at the citizens meeting it
was decided to conform to the orig
inal proposition. A vote was taken
and carried that the city attorney,
Mr.. Whipple, draft bill asking the
Legislature for special act to sub
NIT to vote of the people of Union
City a bond issue of SIS, 700 for. a
city hall. Mr.. Whipple was present
with draft of the bill, also another
for amendment to the charter pro-
viding that the city of Union City
be empowered to issue bonds to the
extent of 10 per cent of its assessed
tax valuation, which has heretofore
been per cent, and both are to be
presented to the Representatives for
action at the present session.
This disposes of the city hall mat
ter until these special bills are en-
acted and then an election will be
called in accordance thereto, and the
people given a chance Co vote on
the question.
Another matter of interest at the
present time was the street oiling
proposition to give everyone the adj
vantages, whether on gravel or dirt
streets, of the free service of oilihg
by the city, the oil to be furnished
by those having their streets oiled,
provided however that not less than
a block be oiled at one time. The
board voted that no charge would be
made for the spreading of the oil.
The cash balance in bank to the
credit of the city May 1 was 49,
032.04, at closing time May was
The net earnings of the Water
and Light Plant for the month of
April were $2,526.18.
A walk was ordered to be built
on Fourth street at the residences
of T. r. Massey and r. B. Miner
running north from Washington
street so feet, -
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Sunday School Convention.

Delegates to the West Tennessee Insti-
tute at Milan June 8 and 4, who desire
entertainment, are requested to notify
Mr.. Fred Dickey, Milan, chairman OF
Entertainment Committee. The dele
gates to the State convention, Knoxville,
June s, 9 and 10, notify DR.. Charles A..
Perkins, 1547 Clinton avenue, Knox
vile.
Each school is entitled to one dele
gate for every twenty-five members.
Pastors and, superintendent are ex-
officio delegates. $50
The entertainment is on the. Har-
ward Plan" The delegates are given
breakfast and lodging. They will pro-
vide for their own dinner and supper.
The railroads have granted reduced
rates on the certificate plan, "a
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
JUDGE CHARGED JURY
ON GAMBLING DEVICES
Judge Jones Opens May Term Of
Circuit Court.

Judge Jones opened Circuit Court
here Monday with charge, includ-
ing reference to the recent ruling OF
the State Supreme Court declaring
slot machines, clocks, wheels, ETC.,
affording chance of winning one or
more duplicates of each article pur-
chased, gambling devices and I'M
lawful, and forthwith every dealer
who had one in the city proceeded
to dispose of his machine, and the
result is that we now buy our cooke"
without trimmings.
Attorney r. o. Morris was ap-
pointed States Attorney pro tempore
on account of the continued illness
and absence of General Caldwell.
One or two State cases of minor
character and a few civil cases have
been called.
The case of Bill Bingham (col-
ored) versus HI. B. Horner was on
trial yesterday with the following
jury:
Fl. E. Shupe, w. H. Sanders, w.
Fl. White, J. A. Webb, S. B. Green,
w. w. Cross, w. T. Harris, t. B.
Carpenter, L. A. Williams, T. R.
Massey, w. G. Barham. L. J. Henson.
w. J. Jackson VS.. /. G. r. r. Co.,
three cases continued
The Planters Association of Ken
lucky and Tennessee VS.. d.. Peoples,
continued.
Mrs. S. C. Arnold VS.. w. G. White,
defendant taxed with costs.
State of Tennessee ex rel Fred
Brannon VS. Tookah Francis and w.
H. Francis, dismissed.
w. G. Weaver VS.. John Diviney,
plaintiff taxed with costs and case
dismissed.
e. H. Lannom, of the law firm of
Gibbs & Lannom, was admitted to
the bar.
Grand jury-T. M. King, foreman,
D. E. McCorkle, J. G. Dodson, T. N.
Neeley, Steve Board, w. M. George,
Albert Roper, ]. H. Smith, B. F.
Hawkins, w. B. Grisham, E. P.
Jones, T. G. Harper, J. T. Lasley.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Arkansas Slayer Caught.

Sheriff Ew Monroe, of Crittenden
County, Ark, left Davenport, Iowa,
Tuesday afternoon with Alex Skinner,
alias William Lee Williamson, who has
confessed to killing D. A. Nichols, fore
man at lumber camp at Democrat,
Ark, of the George T. Brown Lumber
Co., June 3, 1914. Skinner had been
a fugitive since Mr.. Nichols was slain,
and the Davenport authorities identified
him by photograph and description
sent out by the sheriff's Office at Marion,
Ark.-Memphis News-Scimitar.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
State of Ohio. City of Toledo. $.

Lucas County
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is senior
partner of the firm of F. ]. Cheney & Co., doing
business in the city of Toledo, county and State
aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres
ence, this 9th day of December, A. ID. 1886.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Bought an Interest.

B. B. Moss, of this city, for some
time with Dahnke's Cafe as salesman
and caterer, has bought half interest
in the Pardue Bros. restaurant on First
street south of Wehman's hardware
store near Reynolds Theatre, and wishes
his many friends and those of Mr.. Ell
Pardue to give him call. The firm
has numbers of good friends in Union
City who take very kind interest in
their success, and they will try to merit
the same with the most excellent fare
and attention.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Y. W. M. S.

There will be special service Of the
Young Woman's Missionary Society Of
the M. e. Church next Sunday alter
noon at O'Clock for the benefit OF those
members who cannot attend the regular
meetings. We appreciate those mem
bers who are unable to be present in
body but are with us in spirit and are
ever ready to contribute literally to the
cause. We expect to have reports from
the different officers and several short
talks. A report from the annual con
ference will be given by Miss Robinson
and Miss Mcconnell. All are cordially
invitnd
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Baptist Social.

The social that was given by the
Ladies Aid at the home of Mrs. w.
D. Williams was quite success.
A very appropriate program was
planned by Mrs. Joe Moss, and some
of the best talent in the Baptist
Church was used to add to the pleas
ure of the evening, as each one was
well prepared and willing to take
their part.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Church Notice.

The Rev. VIM. Thorne, having a
long standing appointment at MARI
Bluff Church on the second Sabbath
of May, will preach at the North
First Street Presbyterian Church on
the third Sabbath, 18th inst, in
stead of the second Sabbath, his US
ual day. Members and friends will
please take notice.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Call $50 for coal of any kind.
First Christian Church.

A social and praise service will be
held at the First Christian Church next
Friday night. Right hand OF fellowship
will be extended to all who united with
the church recently. All members and
friends are cordially invited to be pres
ent. No written invitations are issued
and all are welcome. Song and praise
service after social.
ROGER L. CLARK.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Baptist Ladies Aid.

The Ladies Aid met Monday, May
3, with Mesdames w. S. Jackson and
Guy Lee. A large number was pres
ent and delicious Refreshments were
served consisting of angel food cake
and lemonade. Much interest was
shown by all present. This was a
occasion.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
To Mrs. S. NJ. Hubbard.
The White Sewing Machine Company
VS..
w. G. Harris ct ais.

w. G. Harris ct ais.
Chancery Court, Obion County, Tenn.
In the above styled cause it appearing
to the Clerk and Master from the bill of
complaint, which is sworn to, that the
defendant, Mrs. S. M. Hubbard, is non
resident of the State of Tennessee and a
resident OF the State of Kentucky, SO
that ordinary process OF law cannot be
served upon her. 1t is therefore hereby
ordered that the above named defendants
appear before the Clerk and Master of
the Chancery Court of Obion County,
Tennessee, on or before the first Monday
of June, 1915, that being regular rule
day of said Chancery Court, and make
defense to the said bill, or the same will
be taken as confessed by her and the
said cause set for hearing ex-parte as to
her. 1t is further ordered that publica-
ton of this notice be made for four con-
secutive weeks in The Commercial, a
weekly newspaper published in 0bion
County, Tennessee.
This May 1, 1915.
GEO. A. GIBBS,
Cat Clerk and Master.
Knight & Beasley, Soils. for CompI't.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07

A large number of guests were
present and contributed literally to
the Ladies Aid, which was very
much appreciated.
Delicious Refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
II P. CHAPTER.

The ladies OF Leonidas Polk Chapter,
U. d. c., wish to state that they had
nothing whatever to do with the sale of
tags here Monday for the benefit of
Confederate soldiers. They request us
TO make the statement.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07

Sallow complexion is due to torpid
liver. HERBINE purlfies and strength
ems the liver and bowels and restores
the rosy bloom of health to the cheek.
Price Soc. Sold by divers Red Gross
Drug Store. ADV.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
W. G. T. U.

The w. G. T. U. will meet at 3
o'clock p. m. Friday (this afternoon)
in the Masonic Hall. Members are
urged to be present as the new plan
of work will be adopted with
changes to meet the approval Of the
members.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07

Dizziness, vertigo (blind staggers), sal
low complexion, flatulence, are symp-
toms OF torpid liver. No one can feel
we'll where the liver is inactive. HER
BINE is a powerful liver stimulant. A
dose or two will cause all bilious symp-
toms to disappear. Try it. Price SOC.
Sold by divers Red Cross Drug Store.
ADV.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Suicide.

c, E., Page, stranger, was found
dead in his bed at the Usona Hotel,
Fulton, Monday. The young man
registered from Chicago and left no
Identification.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
Lecture Postponed.

DR.. Gordon Perry writes that he can
not be here to fill his appointment for
lecture on the diseases OF children and
the ladies ask us to call attention to the
fact. The lecture is postponed indef-
initelv.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07

Hot weather is coming. Do your
cooking in comfort. BUY QUICK
MEAL Oil Stc9e at WEHMAN's and
you will have no dread Of the hot
weather.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07
W. NJ. S.

The Woman's Missionary Society Of
the Methodist Church meets with Mrs.
]. w. Garner, East Exchange street,
Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07

booth, might have been one of the
biggest in Union City but for
the good work of Chief Semones and
his company.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07

To those who discriminate GOOD
THINGS FROM THE ORDINARY
Patronize ESsANDEE'S CAFE, the
QUALITY SHOP. Sample SILVER
SLICE CAKE. Phone 500.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-07

I, Hunter Elan, Cashier Of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
HUNTER ELAN, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9th day of May, 1915.
lSeal. G. V. JONES,
Correct-Attest; Notary Public.
JNo. T. WALKER,
d. N. WALKER.
j. L. Fry,
Directors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-10-30
TODAY IN HISTORY
October 80.

l21o-The seventh and last Crusade ended
by the treaty of Barbarv.
1132-England shipped to Virginia IS men
and 30 women. felon convictS.
1SO3-Pre~idcnt Jefferson authorized w
congress TO take possession Of the
Louisiana territory.
ls22-lturbide dissolved Mexican con
"reS~ and formed i new legislative
assembly: this step wa~ fatal to hi~
dictatorship.
1o53-Treaty made with the Indians civ
In- immigrant wagons right of way
through their territory to the West.
iSGi-Trcaty of Vienna signed between
Austria. Prussia and Denmark.
.lS13-Many bankers and merchants failed
a. result OF Black Friday panic.
lSsi-IriSh land league suppressed
lSgg-Fir~t contingent ~ Canadian troops
for the Bocr war sailed from Quebec.
l9l4-Thc War: EH~~ia declares war on
Turkey and wiihdraw> her amba>Sa-
dor from Con~tantinople. Allies re
pulse violent German attacks near
Yprc~. British gain north Of Lin
BaSSc. Russians rcoccupy Czcrno-
WITT. in Galicia. Germans in retreat,
pressed BY the Russians.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-10-30
OTHER PAPERS OPINIONS.


We are dcvoting considerable space
just now 10 cotton culture and market
ing. This il not because the lower Valley
is now a cotton country but for the rea-
son that present indications point to a
cotton arrcaee next year that will equal
if not exceed the corn crop. With cotton
above the twelve cent mark, the highest
in many years at this season and cotton
seed selling at the unprecedented pricS
of S31. 20 per ton. taken in connection
With the fact that we have not beer
feeding and p~ropagating the boil weeyil
for a year OF more. the cotton PROPOSE
ton ought To be Il safe bet providing the
farmer plants early enough and uses
proper precautions to beat out the wee
vil.-McrccdeS Tribune.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-10-30
Luke McLuke SAYS.

Edison may seem Il Big Morse to the
men. But a woman'~ idea Of a Real In
vcntor H. the unknown genius who dis
covered Peroxide.
II l. mighty hard fer Il man I'd have Il
good time doing something that doesn't
co~t him u lot ~ money.
An Ideal Husband j. a Vision hat exists
pnly in The imaginations Of Old Maids and
Young Maidens.
Why j. 1t that d note always falls due
when YOU can't meet IL.
III i man ha~ Il cold for three DAYS hc
will always tell YOU that he has had the
blame thing for about three weeks.
The old fashioned fat girl who con-
'incd NIL of her swimming stunts 10 u bath
III the wa>htnb in the kitchen every Sat
gets her shape into the papers ~ break
in= = long distance swimming record.
When Daughter H. 10. Mother j. always
iiraid that Daughter will get married. But
ibunt 10 years later Mother l. ALWAYS
ltraid that Daughter won't get married.
III poor Man ever went down town Oh II
cold day minus an under>hirt and wearing
/ sport shirt open in front % that ii cx-
posed his w~l>hbonc. hc would get 4 ride IL
he BOBBY Hatch. But dear Woman can
10 ii and Get away with il.
When Mother Nails Father for 4 quarter
when Father II leaving the house in the
morning. Father gets 80 mad that he .oc~
~ 10 hi pet kaif and ICY nd~ \ dollar
arguing that this countrv lad no business
akiny such Il financial si~k a. that ~
lending $500. 900. 900 to The Allies.
There are - many Complaints and -
Few Compliments floating around that /:
leaf man ought to regard himself a. lucky.