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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-02
CUMBERLAND PEOPLE
HOLD PUBLIC RECEPTION
Attractive New Quarters Beautifully
Observation-Disclosures Assist.

The Cumberland Telephone and
Telegraph Company, under the di-
rection of the popular division SUI
perintendent, o. T. Pickard, held it's
public reception Wednesday after
noon and evening at the new Office
andr exchange building in Union
City, recently completed with it's
new fiashlight plant, and opened for
business some weeks ago.
The office, ladies' rest room and
operating room were all decorated
for the occasion. Some five hundred
visitors, many of them from the
country, passed in and out during
the reception. Ladies in the receiv-
ing line were Mesdames H. T. But
Ter, T. r. Reynolds, Geo. Nash, W.
Y. Pickard, c. V. Jones, A. H.
Young, o. T. Pickard, E. S. Shill,
and Miss Loretta May. Assistants
were Misses Brownie Dixon, Geneva
Rhoads, Minnie Beck, Theresa Tai
ley, Ruth Griffin, Thelma Dixon, and
Elizabeth Young.
Roses were presented to the ladies
at the entrance and cigars to the
gentlemen. The reception began in
the office and continued to the OPP
Grating and rest rooms, every cour-
tesy and kindness imaginable being
shown to the visitors, who looked
on with surprise at the attractive
ness of the quarters and the COM
pleteness of every department and
it's details, The operating room was
the central point of the interest and
here many of the visitors spent
some time in watching the work of
the operators on the switch board,
plugging in and out the calls as
they are flashed over the respective
numbers. The cashier, Mr. A. H.
Young, here assisted in explaining
this work. The operations were
infinitely detailed in this paper at
the time of the former reception. 1t
is a wonderful plant, and the Wis
itors realized this fact when they
passed thru. From the operating
room the visitors passed to the
ladies' rest room, where ice cream
and cake were served by the young
ladies and Mr.. Whitesell Harpole
demonstrated the Victrola with some
exquisite records.
1t was all complete affair, and
the public, we know, is better &C
quainted with the company, it's
operatives, the character of it's bust
ness, and appreciates more than ever
what it's duties and responsibilities
are and the relation of these things
to the public. .-.
To Mr.. Pickard and the ladies
many words of commentator and |
praise were rendered, and everyone
enjoyed the reception immensely.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-02
Nonresident Notice.
White Sewing Machine Company
VS.,
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, White Sewing Machine Co.,
is a nonresident of the State of Tonnes
see, so that ordinary process of law can
not be served upon it, it is therefore here
by ordered that the said above named
defendants appear before the Clerk and
Master of the Chancery Court of Obion
County, Tennessee, on or before the first
Monday of August, 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 it,
and the said cause set for hearing ex-
parte as to it. 1t is further ordered that
publication of this notice be made for
four consecutive weeks in The CONNER
cial, weekly newspaper published in
Obion County, Tenn.
This June 80, 1915.
GEO. A. GIBBS,
144t Clerk and Master.
By r. LITTLET0N, D. G. & M.
]. w. Rankin, Sol. for Compl't.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-02
RIVES.

Church services at two places Sabbath.
Don't let the weather keep you at home.
Prof and Mrs. S. B. Hays and chill
dren have come in from a months So
journ in Richmond, Va, and points in
South Carolina.
Mesdames w. E. Agnew, Ed Houser,
Knox Harper, w. 7. Caldwell and Miss
Missile Harris were in town Monday.
Mrs. Guy Lee and Miss Pauline jack
son, of Union City, were the week end
guests of Mrs. Lon Wright.
DIR. John Rich, of Waggoner, Okla,
here at the bedside of his aunt, Mrs.
Jane Dickey, left Tuesday for the West.
Mrs. ]. w. Thorne and daughter,
Miss Pauline, went over to the county
site Tuesday.
Messrs. Clinton and Sanky Callicott
and Monroe Underwood have returned
from a trip through Lake County, the
Egypt of the Volunteer State.
Thomas Harris, one of the twin in
fants of Mr.. and Mrs. McAdoo Harris,
for several days has been seriously ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Fry, of Fulton,
have been over with relatives for few
days,
Mrs. O. H. Clemmons and mother,
Mrs. Moffat, are back home from sew
eral weeks stay with relatives in Ches-
ter, S. G. They also visited the capital
of Virginia.
Mrs. E. w. Osborne and children, of
Sanders Chapel, have been visiting be-
low town few days, guests of Mes
danes H. A. Tune and ]. F. Holloway.
Miss Bette White, of Union City, is
the guest of her brother, DR.. E. H.
White.
Misses Flo and Ava Tune were over
to Union City Friday for the big mid
summer safes.
J. Somers Garrett spent the week.
end in Nashville.
Felan Kilgore, student of the Uni
versity of Tennessee, called in because
of the critical illness of his grandmother,
Mrs. Jane Dickey, was welcome visitor
with old neighbors just out of town last
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Smith, of Troy,
were over between trains Sabbath, guests
of Mrs. Laura HUTCHINSON.
Mrs. Edward Scoggins is in Clayton a
few days, guest of Mesdames ST Pruett
and Orie Brown.
Two new concrete bridges on the hill
route to Union City are noticeable i'm
provements. This work was executed
by ]. S. Garrett. Favorable mention is
also made of concrete bridge built by |
Mr.. Garrett in front of Clinton CALI
colts home.
B. F. Wade, president OF our bank, |,
who lately suffered broken limb, has
recovered sufficiently to come to town
and attend to business.
In the continued illness of Mrs. Jane
Dickey our people are in the shadows.
A few days since Mrs. Sam Dickey
with high noon luncheon.
Those present were her mother and
Iunts, as follows: Mesdames John
Head, Jane Wade, MILFORD Farris and
Anne Gardner.
Since Friday Mrs. E. H. White has
,een stricken with malarial fever. DR..
Ben Hibbitts and nurse from Union
Jity are in attendance. Though the
ever runs very high, we trust it will
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-02
Six Dollars Per Bushel, Cash.

will pay cash at the rate Of Sc per
bushel for all the clean 7-top turnip
seed can get. Haul in your wheat,
hay, etc., take back barrel of Ken
awha salt. Don't harden in barrel.
Walk block and save a dollar at my
place, and you won't have the abom-
Unable monthly bill stuck under your
nose. You know you have had mis-
understandings about some of your &C
counts. Try me.
14-1t SAM'L D. WOOSLEY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-02

Stings or bites of insects that are fol-
lowed by swellings, pain or itching
should be treated promptly, as they are
poisonous. BALLARD'S SNOW LINZ
MENT counteracts the poison. 1t is
both antiseptic and healing. Price 25c,
Doc and $100 per bottle. Sold by Oil
ver's Red Cross Drug Store.-Adv.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-02
abate and not run into complications.

abate and not run into complications.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. McCaw are spend
ing the week with their daughter, Mrs.
Pybas Rogers, near Troy.
Messrs. Will H. Latimer and Clinton
Callicott were over Tuesday to see Road
Commissioner O. H. Clemmons.
Rev. ]. B. Oakley has been called to
his old home place, Lawrenceburg, Mo.
From the fact that this is large town
and gives full time pastorate, Rev.
Oakley was released from his work here.
The good wishes of all G. P. s 60 with
Rev. Oakley and family.
Thursday afternoon of last week was
marked event of the Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union when the new
and beautifully appointed home of
Mayor Mcneil was thrown open and
the beloved hostess welcomed the white
ribboners in a social meeting. The deco
rations throughout were pink and white.
The program, executed by Miss Ellen
Guy, assisted by Mrs. R. L. Phebus,
was declared excellent. The report of
the Flower Mission Committee showed
active interest. The treasurer gave a
full report and showed real balance.
Mrs. Moss Fisher was welcomed into
the ranks. Mrs. Mcneil featured sew
eral surprises, one being dainty refresh
ments of cake and fancy ice cream car
ried out in the prevailing colors; another
was lovely favors Of white satin Duchess
ribbon with the fraternal letters, wv
G. T. IT," hand painted thereon, with
an added bow of the customary narrow
white ribbon, which to all members is a
beacon of purity and hope and light
The months of July and August have
been designated as social, which will
tide the union over that dreadful deci-
meter in attendance-"hot weather."
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-02
Naval Fashions.

A battleship gets out of style al
most as rapidly as woman's hat.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-02

When you feel lazy, out of sorts and
yawn good deal in the daytime, you
can change it to torpid liver which
has allowed the system to get full of
impurities. HERBINE cures all dis
orders produced by an inactive liver.
1t strengthens that organ, cleanses the
bowels and puts the system in good
healthy condition. Price SOC. Sold by
Divers Red Cross Drug Store.-Adv.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-02

Special prices on refrigerators at
WEHMAN'S this month.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-07-02

u. S. Bonds deposited to Sc
cure circulation (par value)
Subscription to stock in Fed
eral Reserve Blk IS, 400. 90
Less amt unpaid 2,700. 90
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
LIQUOR CENSOR AT MASON CITY
Will Decide Who Can Receive Shin
ments of Liquor and Who
Cannot.

Mason City, Aug. 16-One hun
dred and nineteen barrels of beer
were rolled out into the commons at
the court house yesterday afternoon,
carted to depots and express officers
and is to be shipped to ST. Paul and
Minneapolis breweries. City officials
and a half dozen lawyers represent
ing railroads, express offices, brewer
les and consignees, entered into an
agreement that this should be done.
1t was further agreed that hereafter
a censor should be appointed to de-
termine on all shipments, whether
lawful or illegal, and beer shipped
into this city hereafter can only go
to those justly entitled to it. While
some of the "guZZlers" don't like the
terms of settlement, the railroad men
and express Offices compelled to han
die it are more than satisfied with the
agreement entered into. 1t will re-
lieve them of all responsibility in the
matter after the goods are received
here. None will be delivered whatev-
er to customers until the sanction of
the censor is received. The promised
long-drawn-out litigation has been
brought to very satisfactory close.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
Portrait Men Cause Trouble.

OF late agents for portrait en-
larging company have been causing
more or less trouble about town and
the officers have been called to take
some action with the men. Their plan
is said to be that of arranging with
the good housewife for enlarging the
portrait of some relative at $1.9S.
When the portrait, enlarged, is de-
livered, it is in a frame, for which
payment is also demanded, one lady.
we are told, having to pay as high
as So for her picture and frame.
When the lady says she did not or
der frame the agent imprudently
informs her that he intends to re-
main until he gets his pay for picture
and frame. The only way to treat
such individuals is to not make any
purchases, as portrait enlarsins
work can be secured at home with
| out ordering from outside parties
whose responsibility is unknown and
who act and resort to such tactics q:
| above mentioned. - independence
Bulletin-Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
CANOE VALLEY.

Aug. &c, 1915.
Everybody is planning to attend
the fair this week.
Mr.. l. Opheim and son John and
Mr.. F'illeraas from over near Iowa
River, delivered a bunch of cattle
for Ole Haugen last Friday.
Several from around here attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. AISLE Sever
son in Spring Water last Friday af-
ternoon.
The L. A. S. meets with Mrs.
Martin Budahl the first coming
Tuesday afternoon, Aug. oath.
Several young ladies of this vicin-
ity called on Mabel Johnson, who
stays at Geo. Jaastad's, last Monday
afternoon.
B. Harmon the veterinarian was
a business caller at E. c. Roed's one
day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. p. Olsen are the
proud grandparents of a baby girl,
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Seeg-
miller last Tuesday night. We ex-
tend congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hoyt are en-
PERTAINING elatives from Elgin, Ia,
at the present writing.
Mrs. Bertha Johnson and daugh-
ter Mabel and Miss Dunning and
John Strand from DEBORAH. were
guests for supper with 0. Dotseth's
Sunday night.
Clara Olsen is staying with her
sister, Mrs. Aaron Seegmiller at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton Erickson
visited with the latter's home folks
sunday.
George Jaastads had their little
girl christened Sunday. She was
named Ruth Melvina.
ole Haugen took two car LOADS
of cattle away to market Sunda!
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. p. Olsen ant
Cora and Gunder Jaastad ATTENDED
the funeral Of Hans Johnson owe
near Iowa River Friday.
ole Haugen and Emil were Dusl
ness callers at John Opheim's las
Thursday evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18

Lots of big-hearted people don't
let their sympathy go below the
waist line-and carry their money
in their pants pockets.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18

of town at work. According to re-
ports, he attacked her and she resist
ed him from p. m. until 2 a. M, be-
fore she was able to escape him by
grasping a pair of scissors and stab
bling him. 1t is said that she ran
from the house and that he followed
her to the gate, there giving up the
chase.
Herbst had recently been releas-
ed from Jail here after serving thir-
ty days for trying to whip all the Off
GERS of the law in Harlan.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18

Try Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
WANT COLUMN,
Rates-One Cent per word. Moth
ing less than ten cents.

FOR SALE-Aberdeen Angus bulls,
COWS, heifers. 20 bulls, 40 cows,
at farmers price. Free transpor-
tation from Calmar to buyers.
John j. Walenta, Calmar R 2. 2Stf
FOR SALE-A good double-barrel,
IL gauge-shot gun in good condi-
ton, reasonable price, if taken at
once. Inquire at this Office. If.
FOR SALE-House, also two lots
Mrs. Jacob Anderson 412 River
st. 31tf
FOR SALE-Clean river sand.
Leave orders at Sugar Bowl Ice
Cream Factory. 1922
BOARDERS WANTED-Good board
very reasonable, by the week, :.
block from Court House. Mrs. E.
K. Olson.
FOR SALE-New modern house, on
East Water street Easy terms
Enquire at Ingvoldstad's lumber
yard. 31tf
I FOR SALE-Three good building
lots on East Main street; also five
good building lots at end of WASH
ington street. Enquire at Ing
yoldstad's lumber yard. stiff.
FOR RENT-The Seegmiller home,
rooms, on West Main street En-
quire or write VIM. Seegmiller, r..
F. ID. No. 4, DEBORAH. 32-tf
LOST-Tail light and tag licenses
634S4 on Frankville road, Friday
Aug. 9Th. Finder please return to
Peter Johnson's and Sons. 1922
FOR SALE-My residence property
coo Franklin street. John Rygg,
DEBORAH. 1913
LOST-SEtbrpay night, clasp pin,
set with brilliants, valued as
keepsake. Return to H. A. War
ner for reward.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
HELD ON WOMAN'S CHARGE.
ROOmer Said to Have Attacked
Westphalia Landlady.

Harlan, Ia, Aug. 9.-John Herbst,
Of Westphalia township was lodged
in Jail here Wednesday night charg-
ed with assault with intent to COM
NIT rape on Mrs. j. w. Parks, of
Westphalia.
Mr.. Herbst was rooming at the
woman's house for several days. He
is said to have come in last THURSDAY
night, apparently to go to bed, but
instead of going to his own room, it
is alleged that ne went to Mrs.
Parks room, as her husband was out
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
EBERT BEDE SAYS:

A girl can quickly change her
ideas of an eligible man to fit the
one she can get.
The married man who goes away
from, home to hunt trouble would
walk along a street lined with gold
pieces and never see them.
When man really prefers to live
in the suburbs, the chances are that
he wants to keep his wife where
she can't get down town to shop SC
often.
Belonging to one political party
or another must be largely a mat
ter of habit-otherwise how could
there be anyone in the parties oppos
ed to ours?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
The FOREIGN SPY
IN THIS COUNTRY
Never Before Has European System
Been Employed So Generally in
United States.
AMERICAN MUNITION PLANTS
BAR SUSPICIOUS PERSONS
1t is Not Believed the Spy Systems
Has Embraced the Government
Departments, PreCautiOn is
Being Taken.

Washington, Aug. ia contest
Of spies is being waged in America
as bitterly as the war is being wag-
ed in Europe. 1t is known to gov
eminent officials that foreign
agents" are covering each section OF
the United States, particularly those
sections in which war munitions are
being made One set of spies is keep
ing the German government ac-
quainted with the progress of the
ammunition and guns for the AL
lies, and another set, reporting reg
ularly to the British ambassador is
watching the operations of the Ger
man agents. While there is an at
tempt to conduct this work of es-
pionage within the limits of plain
observation, there is great deal of
information concerning vital mat
tiers of American resources for war
that is being picked up for use in
event of trouble with America.
While it is not believed that this
spy system has embraced the gov
eminent departments, precaution is
being taken in the way of inspect
ing visitors. Heretofore the public
has had the freedom of the big gov
eminent buildings, but a series of
restrictions is now in effect.
To cope with the spy systems or
ganized in the United States, which
are similar to those in operation ov-
er Europe prior to the war, the
United States is depending upon a
small and poorly equipped secret
service. The force is barely a hun
dred men, and they are loaded with
duties which keep them busy on
routine work.
knowledge that the spies are at
work has led munition plants and
ship yards to bar suspicious persons.
1t is entirely probable that informa-
ton of what is going on in the big
plants is gained from workers, for
such information is valuable and
money flows freely when informa-
ton is wanted.
1t is doubtful if ever before spies
held such an important position in
national affairs. Today they are the
men who determine actions of gov
ernments. knowledge of accurate
conditions in Russia, England and
France gave Germany her assurance
when she entered the European
struggle. France found. out too late
that her secrets were for the most
part known to her enemies. Russia
realized long after the Germans had
found it out that she was not equip
ped with modern guns and NUM-
tions for a long war. England has
only now awakened in the realiza-
tion that she was tabled to a minute
degree so far as her war resources
were concerned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
RAVENA.
Aug. 16, 1915.

Stacking has commenced.
Herman Bush and family and
Miss Kate Bush of Calmar visited
at Ben Sinners on Thursday.
S. Moore of Moneek called al
Herman Lansing's on Thursday.
Ed Youmans of Centennial call
ed at Herman Lansing's on Thurs
| day.
Mrs. Dave Weitgenant and daugh-
ter Pearl of Ossian visited at EbeT
Decou's on Thursday.
Chas. Hauber of Ossian called at
August Lansing's on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Zweibohmer
of west CT Ossian and Miss Schroe-
der Of Indiana visited at Herman
Schroeder's on Tuesday.
Greg Selsus called at DEBORAH on
Sunday evening.
H. T. Kleisart and family of Os-
sian visited at Wenzel Lansing's
on Thursday evening.
Sven Tovson and family visited
at Ole Noes in Red Oak on Friday
evening,
Herman Lansing and son Frank
called at S. Moare's in Moneek on
Saturday.
Herman Lansing and family spent
| Calmar.
Ben Eimers and family autoed to
Charles City on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hauber and
son and Mr.. and Mrs Will Brogham-
mer of Calmar spent Sunday at Joe
Broghammer.
Ed Broghammer of Calmar is
staying at the Joe Broghammer
home at present.
Gustie Kleisart of Ossian stayed
at the Wenzel Lansing home few
days the past week.
p. Barthelma Jr. and children
and Joe Barthelma autoed to Cresco
on Sunday.
John o. Meyer and family and
Mrs Simon Noelty with Frank Ian
sing at the wheel autoed to Cresco
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Hemesath
of west of Ossian spent Sunday at
F. F. Schroeder's.
Carl Spinner of Ossian is helping
August Lansing in stacking at pres
ent.
Frank Lesser of High Ridge spent
Sunday with Joe Neft at the Ben
Eimer's home.
Mrs. Bert Doan of Ossian visited
at E. Decou's several days the past
week.
Carl Danielson autoed to DEBORAH
on Saturday evening.
Will Holtey and family of west
of Ossian spent Sunday at Herman
Schroeder's.
Leo and Regina Barthelma attend
day eve.
Adolph Wick of Glenwood is doing
some painting for John o. Meyer at
present.
Mrs. Martin Klein nee Louisa
Wagner, and children of Plenters-
vile, Texas, arrived here on Satur-
day for a few weeks visit with her
sisters, Mrs. Wenzel Lansing and
Mrs. A. p. Etteldorf and other rel
atives. Mrs. Klein left Iowa when
she was but seven years of age and
has never seen her sisters and broth
ers since.
DR.. j. A. Havirland of Ossian was
professional caller il Ravena
Friday.
Dave Weitgenant Of Ossian call
ed at Z. Decou's on Monday.
DR.. j. A. Juen of Ossian was a
professional caller in kavena on
Monday.
Mrs. H. J. Etteldorf and Miss
Anna Palen of Ossian visited at P.
| Barthelma Jr's. on Monday.
ole Benson and sister Mary and
Emily and Miss Tilla Ness autoed to
Ridgeway on Sunday.
George Brother and August Peck
are on the sick lis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18

A mans own opinion of himself is
fully as reliable as the forecasts oil
the party vote made by the party
leader just before the vote begins
to come in.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18
WEDDING STATIONERY.

Printed or Engraved in the latest
style. Quality the best. Samples
may be seen and prices quoted at
Public Opinion office. 12-tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-08-18

A knocker usually makes enough
noise to be heard above most any up
roar.