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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22

Samuel R. Bratton, ESQ, announces
this week as candidate for Trustee of
Obion County. Mr.. Bratton has indi-
Gated this purpose for some time in Or
der to let the voters understand his DO
sition, but reserved his announcement
as he thought, the most suitable season
for it to appear. Sam Bratton, as be is
so we'll known to his many friends, is
without any manner of doubt one of the
best citizens of the county. He is a
useful citizen and man of character
and substance, reliable, responsible and
worthy of any trust 10 the gift of his
people. He is man of good business
Judgment and fine qualifications to look
after the taxes and funds of the county.
He made the race before and withdrew
IN order that he might better urge his
claims at the coming election. Mr..
Bratton is well known Democrat. but
generous to those who differ with
him. His Democracy is unquestioned
and be asks his party to give him the
nomination On his merits alone. Mr..
Bratton has been more to Union City
and to many OF the people of the county
than merely citizen. He has been a
tower Of strength as an officer TO main
tain order here and his protection has
placed many Of our citizens under ever
lasting obligations to him. He has also
served the county as a member of the
Comfy Court with the same degree of
ability. He has been an instrument in
bringing about more economic condi-
tons and of comforting favors to the
county in many ways that will and
should have its weight with the people.
We are pleased to offer the name of Mr.. |
Bratton to our readers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22
Cure Hog Cholera.

The word "cure" is seldom used in
connection with hog cholera. Why?
Because of the frequent failures. But
we use the word "cure" and guarantee
that A. B. Thomas Hog Powders will
cure 80 hogs out of 100. The record
to-day is little over 95 out of every
100, so we guarantee go.
We don't care what others may think
or say. We know what we are doing
and will sell you B. A. Thomas Hog
Powder guaranteeing that it will save
nine out of ten hogs. 1t is medicine
straight medicine. 1t is because it's
straight medicine that it cures 95 times
in 100. For sale by Frank c. Web
man. advt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22
Mount Ararat.

Mr.. O. D. Grimes is teaching a ten
days singing a Reelfoot.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22

Mr.. o. D. Grimes is teaching a ter
days singing a Reelfoot.
Several children around here have
been, suffering very painfully with
whooping cough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dib Inorganic Ingle-
wood, have moved to their new
home in Lake Couny.
Mr.. Fred Owen, of Fremont, visit
ed homefolks Saturday.
Mr.. Joe Mcbride, of Star of Beth
lehem, was here Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Kersey and
children visited Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Bedford Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Owen have
the sympathy of the community in
the loss of their little thirteen
months old baby, which died Jan. Is
and was buried the following day at
Mount Ararat. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. L. E. Jones.
DALIAH.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22
WOODLAND MILLS.

There was lots OF rabbit hunting Tues
day while the snow was just right, SO
they couldn't run fast.
Mrs, FL. M. Ferguson returned home
from Nashville Saturday, where she had
been called to the bedside Of her father,
Mr.. Foster, whose death took place a
short while after she arrived in Nash
vile.
j. w. Conn and son, Walker, have
been here about two weeks loading logs
for Mr.. Dodd. They understand the
job so we'll they usually have crowd
watching them pile the logs on the cars.
Mrs. N. D. Logan is quite ill at this
writing.
Mrs Frank Pruett is improving from
very severe spell of throat trouble.
Mr.. Frank Key and Miss Lera Har-
rison were out Sunday evening driving
and called to see Miss Bess Logan.
Mrs. Emma Wheeler and Mrs. Jen-
ME Logan spent pleasant evening with
Mrs. O. A. Kennedy Thursday.
Mrs. Jennie Turner visited relatives
in Hickman Sunday.
Master John Pruett spent Saturday
night and Sunday with his nephew,
James Hunter Logan, near Jordan.
A large crowd was present at church
Sunday, Rev. Huey filling his regular
appointment. Sunday night we en-
ioyed listening to Rev. Roy Keathley
from. Kenton. His text was, Dis
satisfied"
Mrs. Jake Park spent Saturday night
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Isbel.
]. A. Hefey lost fine mare Sunday
night from blind staggers.
]. w. Conn, who was loading logs
here this week, was called to his home |
near Union City on account of his baby's /
illness with pneumonia.
Messrs. Elwood Logan and Miner Fer
guson have been out buying cattle this
week.
School here is doing fine. Still have
a large attendance.
Mrs. Herman Logan visited homefolks
in Kentucky Thursday.
Mrs. Verna Hefey and children, of
Union City, spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Mr.. and Ms. ]. A. Hehey.
Mr. John White, of Hornbeak, spent
a few days with old-time fr'.ads and
relatives here last week.
Mr.. Thurman Pruett, who has been
very much from a mashed
finger, had hard chill from the effects
and his arm was infected, but is some
better now.
The B. Y. P. U. is progressing nicely,
and we feel like when the winter months
IRE past that we will have lots of new
We feel very proud that
Bro. Richard Honeycut is going to stay
With us. He is a fine young leader.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22
To Build Garage.

Semones & Harrison are arranging to
rebuild their garage on Church street
They will enlarge and add another story
to the building, and equip the plant
with additional machinery and supplies
with new machines for exhibition and
everything complete for the sale and
repair of automobiles. This will be
another enterprise of great advantage
to Union City.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22
Change in Grocery Business.

Vernon E. White has bought the S.
E. Byrn stock of groceries on the White
corner, Harrison and Ury streets. The
sale was made this week, the new pro-
prietor to take charge Jan. 90 Mr.
Byrn retires to look after ether bust
ness interests and Mr.. White adds larger
grocery interests to his business. He is
a partner with Mr.. Thomas in the gro
Gerry store on the corner of Home and
College streets, one of the, best stands
in the city.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22

Joints that ache, muscles that are
drawn or contracted should be treated
with BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT
It penetrates to the spot where it is
needed and relieves suffering. Price
Csc, SOC and $1.OO per bottle. Sold by
divers Red Cross Drug Store. advt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22
OBION.

Miss Louise Witherspoon, OF Nash
vile, is the charming guest OF Miss
Lulee Jones.
| /. A. McCorkle and wife, OF Fulton,
we're guests OF friends and relatives in
the city this week.
Mrs. Madge Jones, of Trimble, was in
town Friday shopping.
Miss Lena Davidson visited in Dyers-
burg last Friday.
Mrs. D. L. Craig, of Covington, is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Forster.
Mrs. Verna B. Bell, OF Arapaho,
Okla, is visiting her father, Elder G. @.
Brown, and other relatives here.
| F. w. Armstead, resident engineer for
the l. c., has about recovered from
two week illness.
Mrs. Bill Beckham and children, of
Union City, are guests of relatives in
the city.
Mrs. H. B. Flemming, of Elbridge,
was the guest of Mrs. S. ]. Flemming
Saturday. She was here to meet her
husband, Esq H. B. Flemming, who
has been foreman of the Grand Jury at
Union City.
G. E. Trembly, masonry inspector for
the l. c.. left last week for Champaign,
Ill.,, where he will be located in the
future.
Hon. T. O. Morris, who hes been act
ing as AttorneyGeneral in the absence
of Mr.. Caldwell, spent Sunday here
with homefolks.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. F.
King was real sick last week.
Miss Mary Tidroe and niece, Miss
Page Baker, visited relatives in Rives
Sunday.
R. A. Johns and wife were Sunday
visitors in Union City.
H. Kellams was in Union City Mon
day on business.
Alex. Cook and wife visited Jess Moss
and family near Polk Sunday.
Miss Jeffie Groves, of Dyersburg, was
a Sunday guest of her sister, Mrs. ]. f.
Pope.
Mrs. Emma Cooley. of near RoEllen,
is the guest of ]. F. King and wife this I
week.
Misses Hester and Ollie Bonner, of
Halls, are the guests of their uncle, S.
H. Parks and family.
Miss Bessie Moore, Of Halls, is the
guest of her brother, Neil Moore, this
week.
Charley Posey returned to his home
in Brinkley last Friday after spending
few days with friends in Obion.
Neil Moore was in Union City Thurs
day on business.
Mrs. E. M. Long and children, of
Union City, and Mrs. G. 0. Boyle and
of Brnkley, Ark, are visit
ing their father, DIR. j. B. Sharp, this
week.
Harris Mcclure was business visitor
TO Union City Friday.
Prof. H. A. Cravens and wife visited
friends iu Gardner Sunday.
Prof. Riddick, of Polk, went to Mar
tin Saturday to play basketball with the
Obion Tigers VS.. McFerrin College.
]. ]. Watson, of Newbern, is visiting
relatives in Obiou.
Mrs. j. H. Starnes returned home
Sunday night from Dyersburg, where
she had been called to the bedside of
ner mother, Mrs. ]. H. Speight, who
'ell and broke her arm last Friday. Mrs.
Starnes reports that her mother is get
ing along nicely.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22

Hear the sextette from Lucia, 4"
'The Rosary" THE Sparkling Mo-
selIe." the octette and the harmony
ouartette in the Military Minstrel, Jan.
26.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22
Announcements.
For Trustee.

RRATTON We are authorized to announce S.
r Bratton as a candidate for Trustee of Obion
County, subject to the action of the Democratic
party Election August. 1916
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22

You'll wish you'd been shot il you
miss the Red, White and Blue Military
Minstrel at Reynolds Theatre Jan. 26.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-22

Twelve beautiful girls, 26 mellow
voiced men in Red, White and Blue
Minstrel, Jan. 26.
The Irish standard., 1915-01-09
PROTECTING ENGLAND.

The foreign policy department of
state shows a lack of an understand
Ing of international polity and prin.
cipal. The latest evidence is brought
to the notice of the state department
In a cablegram from Cairo, with ref.
erence to the conduct of the American
council. England is at war with Tur.
key. Nevertheless, the United States
Consul General has involved the
United States in the protection of the
British Vice Consul, whose country is
at war with Turkey. A guard was
placed around the. home of the British
Vice Consul by the military authori.
ties. This action was but natural,
and to be expected. The American
Consul General became very much ex-
ercised over the incident and sought
the release of the British Vice Con-
sui. He did this act upon his own
orders. without any authority whatso-
ever. in a matter that was within the
scope of the Turkish authorities to
deal with. The British Vice Consul
knew that he was liable to arrest and
imprisonment, but the representative
of the United States, acting in the
interest of the British government, de-
manded his release in the following
terms: 1T only remains for me to
send the cruiser North Carolina to
The Irish standard., 1915-01-09
THE HUNDRED YEARS OF PEACE.

To the People of the United States:
One hundred years ago today there
was signed at Client. in Flanders, the
treaty of peace between Great Britain
and the United States, which marked
the close of what has happily proved
to be the last war between English
speaking peoples of the earth. Today
the city of Client is at the very center
Of the terrible conflict that RACES in
Europe. The American Peace Cen
tenary committee cannot permit this
anniversary to PASS without inviting
the thoughtful attention of their fel.
low citizens to the contrast presented
by the century-long period of peace
which English-speaking peoples have
enjoyed among themselves on the one
hand. and the appalling destruction of
life. property and great monuments Of
civilization which the European war
The Irish standard., 1915-01-09

Saba. The commander of that YES.
sci will have his orders to force his
way into the house and the Vice Con-
sui will leave under the protection of
the American flag" The United
States was thus exposed to the dan
ger of being involved in a war with
the Turkish government. 1t was only
few weeks since we demanded an
explanation from Turkey for an Incl
dent which occurred in connection
with the shot fired toward an Amer
lean vessel. An explanation was given
satisfactory to the government at
Washington. Turkey may likewise de-
mand an explanation because of the
unwarranted conduct of an American
Consul, overzealous to gain the
friendship of Great Britain, overstep-
ping the bounds of his duties, We
may we'll ask the question, how far
does our neutrality go in its sincerity?
Representatives of the State Depart
ment, more than any other, are re-
sponsible for the attitude taken by
other nations toward us and the posi-
ton our government has assumed on
the question of neutrality. There is
no installing the motives behind acts
which lead to such unwarranted &C.
lions as that of the American Consul
at Beivet. The matter should be
brought to the attention of congress
and the Consul dismissed, not only
for the immediate good of the service,
but for the general good of the coun-
try at large in order to preserve the
high place we now occupy as a neu-
trail nation among the great powers
of the world. Pro-British sympathiz-
ers are becoming altogether too &C.
tive.
The Irish standard., 1915-01-09

Of cotton was seized by British ships.
The naval policy pursued by Great
Britain and adopted by France has
been a great injury to American ship.
ping interests. It has demoralized
trade with the neutral nations and a
war in which we have no part has
had most depressing effect upon
American shipping industries, all on
account of England's naval policy. 1t
has been the practice, since the war
began, to seize, overhaul, and detain,
cargoes, on the pretext that the ships
carry contraband of war. Since the be-
ginning of the conflict the English
press and diplomatic agencies have
used every influence to manufacture
sympathy for the British cause. In
some sections of the country they have
succeeded alarmingly well. The alarm
is due to the fact that, what have been
considered some of the most impor-
tant publications of our country, have
turned out to be pro-British organs,
body and soul. There is no denying
that sentiment is certainly turning
toward Germany and Austria in every
quarter. Great Britain manufactured
sympathy and then attempted to
capitalize it by pretended seizure of
contraband of war, believing that
American public spirit could be out
ragged without loss of friendship, or
without any serious consequences.
Our government has permitted these
outrages to continue until American
shipping was reduced to such de-
moralized condition that public senti-
ment could no longer tolerate the con-
ditions. The warning. may be needed
to some extent, but history proves that
a country which declared that "the
American colonies had no right to
even for us horse shoe
nail without the consent of parlia-
ment" will make it necessary to back
up any demand made on Great Britain
with something more than carefully
worded notes.
The Irish standard., 1915-01-09
@alEz9j;ss;;;ss,,,D

England attempted to return the
compliment paid by Germany, when
the warships of the Kaiser raided the
English coast towns of Scarborough,
Hartlepool and Whitby. The naval
wing of the royal fighting corps was
sent to attack the German warships at
Cuxhaven. Three English machines
were brought down, one captured, and
but three returned. Englands attempt.
ed revenge was not successful. Every
incident of the war is proving that
the bitterness of the European conflict
is centered and concentrated in the
countries of England and Germany.
The Irish standard., 1915-01-09

Pope Benedict addressed to the faith.
full throughout the world, there Is the
surest answer, the most logical argu.
ment. and the most conclusive state.
ments that christianity is not a fail.
ure, but that the unheeded prompting
of christian principles and disregard
OF christian teachings and the denial
of christian authority is sure to bring
upon itself the retribution it deserves.
The present war is the natural result
OF mans follies and only when Eu.
ropes sensibilities are rudely awak.
ened by the sufferings that have been
caused, and the desolation that has
been wrought, will the nations now en-.
gagged In the conflict realize their
awful mistake.
The Irish standard., 1915-01-09

What may be considered an instance
of the very serious difference of opin-
ion prevailing amongst the people of
Ireland in regard to the present war,
is the defeat of Mr.. John Redmond's
candidate, Mr.. Adams, for the parlia-
mentary representation of North Kings
County, by Mr.. E. J. Graham, an indie
pendent Nationalist. The result of the
election, says the "Roscommon Her
ald," is hardly surprise to those who
recognize the great change in the
views of the country people since Mr..
Redmond at Waterford, made the un-
fortunate speech threatening Conscrip-
ton on the country.
The Irish standard., 1915-01-09

OF Europe. Neutrality lies in the &C.
tons and not in the words of a ma
ton. No country in the world occu-
pies the position of influence on par
with that of the United States at the
present time. OF the great powers
of the world, America is the only one
of influence among the European ma
tions that is not involved in war or
found it necessary to violate the terms
of treaty to remain neutral. Why
then should we in our position among
the nations of the world further a con.
f1ict that is causing untold agony, and
millions of lives. The motives back
of the meeting called for next Tuesday
evening if made general enough
throughout the length and breadth of
the land will have more influence in
bringing about lessening of hostiL
tiles than any other single act since
the war began. If exhaustion only
will end the conflict, then the sooner
exhaustion comes, the better for all
concerned. If empty stomachs and
broken bayonets are the only argu-
ment that will prevail in favor of
peace, then the sooner food supplies
and instruments of war are stopped
from the usual channels, the better
for the world. Any other position is
both inconsistent and indefensible. We
have listened to the pleas of needy
Belgium, the widows and orphans who
are left without fathers and without
homes, while at the same time, we
advertise the advantage to American
trade because of the necessity of fur
nishing war supplies to the belligerent
nations. The folly of it all should be
apparent to every right thinking citi-
zen. A course of conduct is open to
US that seldom falls to the lot of a
people in placing themselves in a po-
sition among the nations of the world
when the dictates of righteous con-
duct and righteous action may be en-
forced against people who have
gone war mad and who have not
stopped to reckon the costs which are
to come and increase not only in &C.
cumulated material interest but in gen.
uine loss to the world. The meeting
in st. Paul deserves the hearty sup
port of every citizen regardless of
creed or nationality. Its influence will
be far reaching, its purpose speaks for
itself.
The Irish standard., 1915-01-09
ALTON B. PARKER,
OSCAR S. STRAUS,
JAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS,
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT.
(And twenty-nine more.)
GILBERT HUBBARD AND THE
COLORADO LABOR TROUBLES.
WeII-known Scoffer Paid for Praise Of
Workingmen's oppressors.

In his testimony before the United
States Commission on Industrial Rela-
lions, investigating conditions in the
Colorado mine fields, where the recent
historical strike took place, ]. F. We'll
born, chairman of the Operators COM
mittee, was obliged to bring his let
tiers onto the witness stand. Among
them were several which showed that
Ebert Hubbard, of East Aurora, New
York, the editor of 'The Philistine,"
"The Fra" and other blasphemous
publications, had been paid to get out
a special edition of the latter maya.
zine defending the Rockefeller inter-
ests. The people whom he defended,
it must be remembered, were those
who provoked the strike among the
men whom they had imported during
previous labor difficulties by not obey
ing the regulations and laws Of the
state of Colorado in regard to the con-
duct of the mines, and who refused
to submit their dispute to any arbitra-
ton, even showing their contempt for
the president of the United States.
This is not the first time that Hub
bard has appeared as the unscrupu-
lous rich mans advocate. He has for
many years upheld that point Of view
and has received good financial re-,
turns for the same. He has also for
years "tickled" his easily amused read
ers with scof1ing tales in regard to
the church and its ministers, nor has
he halted at the most plasphemous
utterances in regard to God Himself.
The richer classes should beware OF
the whirlwind that they are sowing
among the workers by encouraging
such men as Hubbard in this work.
The laboring people, on the other
hand, should remember that they can
not look to blasphemers and scoffers
for their true champions. Men who
have no belief in religion or in the
morality which naturally flows from 1t,
can be counted on to change their
opinions and betray almost any cause
if it is to their personal interest so to-
do. c. B. of C. v. D
The Irish standard., 1915-01-09
REMINDING ENGLAND.

During the early part of the pres
ent conflict the nations interested
were anxious to make some sort of
promise to Poland that liberty would
be granted under some pretext. The
European press has limited that the
Gar of Russia has avowed an inten-
ton to crush home rule in Finland.
Both Germany and Russia Wed with
each other for Poland's favor. Fin
land, however, has long been looked
upon by Russia with a jealous eye.
It remained for London paper, 1.-THE
Nation" to suggest that England re-
mind Russia that such reaction would
not be looked upon with favor. The
sly attempt at good faith on the part
of the Nation" shows that the Brit
ish press has not forgotten its cum
ming, by opposing any advance of Rus
sian domination. The British press
attempted to place England on the ia
vorable side of the Home Rule ques-
ton, so as not to jeopardize England's
show of questionable sympathy in the
Irish Home Rule situation. The ar
ticle goes on to state that "if we
want to blow that flicker into flame,
we have only to make Irishmen think
that, after all, they are going to be
cheated out of self-government, or
that England Is going to recall the
promise of an Ireland that Irishmen
can serve as their own country" 1t
can be readily understood from the
explanation given that a show of in
terest In the distant country Of Fin
land will reflect in a complimentary
way England's supposed sincerity.
There is but one thing in the world
that will make England sincere, and
that thing Is the arms of the Irish
volunteers. England is proof against
argument, but 100000 Irishmen
trained in the arts of war, can com
pei an audience and demand hear.
ing from even unwilling ears. No dis
tant show of sincerity will satisfy the
Irish people.