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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Died Near Harris.

Mr.. Jim Collins, a Confederate vet
eran and old citizen, died Sunday night
April 4, 1915, at the home of his son
Joe, near Harris, Tenn.
Mr.. Collins had been citizen of thu
county for the past half century ant
was respected by the entire community
He was brave Confederate soldier ii
the war of 1865. His wife has beer
dead for some years. He has five sons
living.
The funeral and burial took place al
Shady Grove, near this city, Monday
afternoon at 2 o o'clock, the old soldiers
participating.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Death Of Baby.

Friends of Prof. and Mrs. ]. L. Ruffin
will learn with regret of the death OF
their little baby boy, Lewis Athlyn.
The little fellow was one year old and
had been sick only three days. The
remains were buried in the City Gene
terry OF their home town, Grannis, Ark.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
GO TO THE RESCUE.
DON'T WAIT TILL IT'S Too LATE
FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF
UNION CITY CITIZEN.

DOAN L w All ILL II IOO A4A1h
Follow THE EXAMPLE OF
UNION CITY CITIZEN.
Rescue the aching back.
If it keeps on aching, trouble may
come.
Often it indicates kidney weakness.
If you neglect the kidneys warning,
Look out for urinary disorders.
This Union City citizen will show you
how to go to the rescue
Mrs. T. B. Reeves, 102 w. Lee street,
Union City, says: About two years ago
| began to notice symptoms of kidney
complaint. First my back ached so
badly that couldn't stoop and the pain
seemed to be more severe in my left side.
l often saw dark objects before my eyes.
l began using Doan's Kidney Pills and
was well pleased with the results. My
back stopped aching and the kidney dis
orders disappeared.
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't SIM
ply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Reeves had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

A very marked compliment and a
very acceptable honor came to Miss
Jessie Gibbs, of this city, this week,
in the form of an invitation from
General Gordon to act as one of the
maids of honor at the u. G. V. Re-
union at Richmond in May. Miss
Jessie occupies the distinction of be-
ing the only one from the Western
division of the State invited to such
a position of honor.
Mr.. John Cox having been pro-
NOTED to delivery clerk in the Union
City postoffice, which took place in
the change under the new post
master, G.. w. Phebus, Miss Minnie
Barksdale is acting as his assistant,
and is very pleasant addition to
the force. Mr.. Phebus is doing all
he can to furnish the patrons of the
office with the most intelligent and
capable service and Miss Minnie is
to be included in the advantages of
the new order.
Use CHI-NAMEL, the best stain
ing, granting and vanishing process
for all woodwork and furniture. You
get it at WEHMAN'S.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
An Engaged Girl.

"My dear, know it is rapturous
to be engaged, but really you ought
not to carry his letters around with
you"
"And why not?"
"Why, you simply shed love let
tiers wherever you pause"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Good to His Family.

He stuck quite close to business.
And made two thousand fiat.
That bunch of stuff was quite
enough
To buy wife's Easter hat.
But just to please the kiddies
He boosted things a peg.
A thousand more he worked hard
for
To buy them each an egg.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Masonic Notice.

A called melting will be held Friday
night, April 9, with work in the E. A,
degree. All members are requested to
be present.
Union City Lodge, No. 5Ss, by order
of the W. M.
JAKE H. PARK, SEC.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Hot weather is coming. Do your
cooking in comfort. Buy a QUICK
MEAL Oil Stove at WEHMAN'S and
you will have no dread of the hot
weather,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

r. H. West, Jr., OF Nashville, was a
social visitor here this week with Miss
Alline Marshall.
Mr.. Dudley Tull, of Wichita, Kansas,
spent the week in this city visiting his
sister, Mrs. Irene Carpenter.
Mrs. W. A. Smith and Mrs. Maxwell,
of Troy, we're in the city this week at
tending the w. G. 7. U. Institute.
Mrs. ]. A. Coble is 10 Texas, near
Amorilla, where she was called to see
her mother who is reported very ill.
Chas. ]. Custer, manager of the Coun-
try Club at Jackson, is here this week
mingling with relatives and friends.
The HERRICK is that good re-
frigerator that everybody likes and
is the one with the water bottle. But
you will find them only at Web
MANS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Mrs. Etheleen Hardin.

Hickman, KY, April 6.-Mrs. Ethe
leen Hardin, aged 80, wife of T. w
Hardin, died at her home here. She il
survived by her husband and one son
Hendrix Hardin, three sisters and ont
brother, the latter, ]. w. Morris, Cir
cult Court Clerk of this county, resid
ing here. She was a member of thu
Methodist Church.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Miss Mary Cunningham, Miss Lot.

Miss Mary Cunningham, Miss Lot
tie Bennett, Mrs. J. o. Bennett and
Mrs. G. r. McDade, of Troy, were in
the city Monday shopping.
Miss Miriam Edwards has re-
turned to Nashville to school after
ia holiday visit at home with her
mother, Mrsa Harry Edwards
Misses Helen and Louise Flack,
after visit in the city at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Cato Davis, have re-
turned to their home at Ripley.
The most beautiful display, with
out exception, now to be seen at
Mrs. Arms millinery store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Mrs. Oscar Beckham has returned
from visit to Hickman.
Mrs. Rutledge, of Gibbs, was a
wednesday shopper here.
Miss Willie Belle Mays was quite
sick this week for few days.
Mrs. Gabby, of Hickman, was a
shopper in the city Wednesday
See the HERRICK refrigerator at
WEHMAN'S befor buying one.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
The Wise Way.

Now the wise and prudent grille
sees her sisters in despair; she did
Easter shopping early and she has
hat to wear
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

rus girls
"But there are twenty-six girls in
the chorus
That's SO. Get yard and a
half"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

A valuable dressing for flesh wounds,
burns, scalds, old sores, rash, chated
skin, is BALLARD'S SNOW LINZ
MENT; it is both healing and antisep-
tic. Price 25c, SOC and $1.00 per bot
tie. Sold by divers Red Cross Drug
Store. ADV.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

EGGS FOR SALES. G. R. I. Reds
of Red Raven strain, 81. 25 per setting
of II, also few cockerels of same strain.
MRS. w. G. PETTY,
RID. No. 1, Union City, Tenn.
Phone $50, Rives, Tenn. 51-4t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

SEED CORN FOR SALE.--I have
80 to 40 bushels of extra good seed corn
for sale. 1t is the Mosby Prolific Early
White Corn, and is selected and hand
shelled. 52-4tpd BOONE D. COULTER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
A National Character.

"How is it we don't read any
more of the exploits of Arsene Lu-
pin?"
81 suppose he's at the front now"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

FOR SALES. G. Rhode Island eggs,
80 cents setting and So per hundred
for incubator lots. Phone AS.
MRS BRUCE KIRKMAN,
49-tf r. F. D. No. 6.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

FOR SALE-One 5-passenger Elan
ders automobile Quick sale at 1925.
2-tf UNION CRY AUTO Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

FOR SALE-A few genuine Royal
Blue Andelusian Cockerels and Ande-
lusian Eggs, $3.50 per setting.
AZ DIR. w. M. TURNER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

FOR RENT-A six-room house on
East Palmer street, with garden, water
and electric light, good neighborhood,
close to City School. Apply this office.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
At Our Culture Club.

Because they once saved that
city, to this day geese are honored
in Rome"
"In that case, if were you l think
I'd go and live there, my dear"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

FOR RENT-Adams cottage, corner
Vine and Ury streets; water, lights and
bath; rental $3.50. Garland house,
North Third street; rental $3.50. Apply
to Garth & Son. LIT
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Big Muddy washed nut coal is best
for cooking. At Union City Ice &
Coal Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

WANTED-Situatio for elderly lady
as housekeeper. Address A. H., in care
of The Commercial. 2-lt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

FOR RENT OR SALE-A five-room
house on South Third, No. $40.
3-tf III. A. ATKINS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
WEST END POULTRY YARDS
0. E. MILLIKEN, Prop. Union City, Tenn.

Eggs for Matching from high-class birds.
White Plymouth Rock, S. c. White and
Brown Leghorns, R. |. Reds and Dark
Cornish Games, Mammoth White Pekin
Ducks and White Embden Geese. Hen
eggs $3.50 for IS; duck eggs $3.50 for II;
goose eggs $500 for E.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Use Dahnke-Walker Milling Co. Jer-
sey Cream Flour, home product and
guaranteed
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

]. Wiley Atkins, the genial merchant
and citizen of Dyersburg, was a visitor
here Wednesday.
Mrs. Hendricks and Mrs. Polk
Beard, of Obion, were in the city
Tuesday shopping.
Mrs. T. M. Boyle, of Kenton, was
a delegate this week to the w. G.
T. U. Institute here.
Mrs. Alvey and Mrs. McDearmon,
of Columbus, KY, were in the city
Wednesday shopping.
Big Muddy washed nut coal is best
for cooking. Call $50. Union City
Ice & Coal Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Pink Mcdaniel, of
Rutherford, were in the city this
week visiting Mrs. Pettus and Miss
Pearl.
Mrs. B. F. Beckham is visitor
in Nashville this week with Miss
Harriet Beckham at Vanderbilt Uni
versity.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Chapel, of
Number Seven, were in the city
Wednesday attending the w. c. T.
U. meeting.
Let us figure with you on screen doors
and screen wire. Union City Lumber
Company.
Miss Ethel Henderson's visitor
this week was Mrs. P. H. Carroll, of
Kenton, a delegate to the w. C. T..
U. Institute.
Mrs. F. ]. Caldwell, of Tiptonville,
a delegate to the W. c. T. U. Insti-
tute. was visitor in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Adams.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
Perfectly Resigned.

Hubby, my Easter hat will cost
$50 or maybe a little more"
"Um."
"And / have ordered for little
Tommy an Easter egg"
well, tell it to me. / can bear
it. What will the bill for that be?"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

FOR SALE-My house in Union
City, with modern conveniences.
MRS. w. r. WEBSTER,
51-4t Corner Fifth and Florida.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Mrs. Lloyd Garrett, of Kenton, was
a visitor in the city this week with
Miss Ethel Henderson.
Mrs. Custer Holloman and Mrs.
H. T. Hays, of Kenton, were in the
city Saturday shopping.
Miss Opal Wall, of Protemus, is a
visitor this week with Miss Jose
phine Watts, Main street
Get prices of screen doors, win
dows and screen wire at Web
MANS before buying.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Mrs. w. P. Beard, of Obion, was
a Tuesday shopper in the city.
Miss Elizabeth Bourland, of Halls
was a visitor in the city this week.
Miss Brownie Tull, Of Trimble,
was a shopper in the city Wednes-
day.
Now is the time to screen your house.
We want to sell you the doors, wire, etc.
Union City Lumber Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Ode Beard, of
Obion, were Tuesday visitors and
shoppers.
Miss Callie Howell was visitor
in Kenton this week with her sister,
Mrs. Scott.
Miss Ruby Henderson is back in
her position as saleslady at Corum
& Jackson's.
Copper and Black Screen Wire for
all screening purposes at Web
MANS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Eggs. Eggs. Eggs.
Raise White Wyandottes for winter
layers. Eggs, 81 for Is. Brown Leg
horn Eggs, so cents for II. Bronze Tur-
key Eggs, $3.50 for u. Phone 1902.
MAPLE GROVE POULTRY YARDS.
1-tf MRS. 7. J. WILLIAMS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Cole are NOV
ing to their new home recently
bought of E. P. Grissom, on Third
street opposite the Grissom resi-
dence. The cottage is a nice one
and the good people will be mighty
welcome neighbors.
Mrs. Robert McAdoo, Ill from the
effects of gall stones, was taken to
Nashville this week for an opera
ton, and news from the hospital
Wednesday was that she had rallied.
Mrs. McAdoo was accompanied by
Mr.. McAdoo and DR.. Napier. The
friends anxiously anticipate her re-
covery.
Hyomei has often saved the life of
a croupy child. Mothers should always
have bottle handy. divers Red
Cross Drug Store sells it. Nothing bet
ter for head colds and catarrh than
Hyomei, and perfectly harmless-you
breathe it.-Adv.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Miss Allah Ferguson, of Moscow,
niece Of J. S. Roberts, was in the
city this week visiting with Mrs. w.
K. Gardner and Mrs. Nina Jordan.
Mrs. Nettie Penick and son, Easily,
are making arrangements to become
residents of Virginia, whittier they
will move in few weeks or months.
Mrs. ]. R. Moffatt and Mrs. Bon
ME Maxwell, of Troy, were in the
city this week attending the meeting
Of the w. G. T. U. at the Christian
Church.
You are going to buy screen doors
and windows but before buying go
to WEHMAN'S and see the good
doors you can get for so little money.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Mr.. Avery, a Mount Pelia mer-
chant, was in the city Monday buy
ing shoes from a travelling man.
Mrs. E. e. Parks and Miss Eva
of Trimble, were here this week Wis
iting Mrs. Clara Edwards, Whirman-
tina.
Mrs. T. P. Palmer, of Rives, was
here this week as delegate and
visitor at the sessions of the w. c.
T. U.
Keep your lawn in good condition
with a good lawn mower. Get the
best for the least money at Web
MANS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Mrs. Claud Walker, of Hickman,
was Wednesday shopper in the
city.
Mrs. Irle Hendricks, of Church
ton, was a Wednesday shopper in
the city.
Mrs. J. M Thompson and daugh-
ter, of Trimble, were here Tuesday
shopping.
The QUICK MEAL OIL STOVE is
the best for hot weather cooking.
You will find. it at WEHMAN'S.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Mrs. Hite, Of Trenton, was Mrs. q.
B. Hamilton's guest this week.
Mrs. L. 0. Parks youngest daughter
has been very sick with pneumonia this
week.
Miss Brownie Tull, of Trimble, visited
her cousin, Mrs. Irene Carpenter, We'd
nesday.
Mr.. Mark Butler has returned to Van
derbilt, having spent Easter vacation at
home.
Now is the time to "Clean Up and
Paint" ALI kinds of paints, var
|nishes, enamels and stains and
brushes you will find at WEH-
MANS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09

Mrs. j. R. Moffatt, of Troy, was
here this week in the home of her
sister, Mrs. Cordie Garth, dele
gate from the Troy union to the w.
C. T. U. Institute
DR.. Joe Alexander, of Fort Worth,
Texas, was an Easter visitor here
this week with relatives and friends.
DR.. Alexander was a guest in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cato Davis.
Keep your lawn smooth and vel
vety this summer with one of those
good lawn mowers you will find at
WEHMAN'S.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-04-09
LOCAL AND PERSONAL


LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mrs Oscar Beckham has returned
from visit to Hickman
Mrs Rutledge of Gibbs, was a
Wednesday shopper here.
Miss willie Belle Mays was quite
sick this week for few days.
Mrs Gabby of Hickman,
shopper in the city Wednesday
See the HERRICK refrigerator at
WEHMAN'S befor buying one.
Mrs W. p Beard, of Obion, was
a Tuesday shopper in the city.
Miss Elizabeth Bourland, of Halls,
was visitor in the city this week.
Miss Brownie Tull, of Trimble,
was shopper in the city Wednes-
day.
Now is the time to screen your house.
We want to sell you the doors, wire, etc.
Union City Lumber Co.
~ Mrs Claud Walker, of Hickman,
was a Wednesday shopper in the
city.
Mrs Irle Hendricks, of Church
IS ton was Wednesday shopper in
IL the city.
Mrs J. M Thompson and daugh-
ter of Trimbe, here Tuesday
shopping.
The QUICK MEAL OIL STOVE is
the best for hot weather cooking.
You will find. it at WEHMANS.
Mr. and Mrs Ode Beard of
Obion were Tuesday visitors and
shoppers
Miss Callie Howell a visitor
in Kenton this week with her sister,
Mrs. Scott.
Miss Ruby Henderson is back in
her position as saleslady at Corum
Jacksons
Copper and Black Screen Wire for
all screening purposes at Web
MANS.
j. Wiley Atkins, the genial merchant
and citizen of Dyersburg, was visitor
here Wednesday.
Mrs. Hendricks and Mrs. Polk
Beard of Obion, in the city
Tuesday shopping
Mrs T. M Boyle, of Kenton, was
delegate this week to the w. G.
T. U. Institute here
Mrs Alvey and Mrs. McDearmon
of Columbus. KY. in the city
Wednesday shopping.
Big Muddy washed nut coal is best
for cooking. Call $50. Union City
Ice & Coal Co.
Mrs Lloyd Garrett, of Kenton, was
a visitor in the city this week with
Miss Ethel Henderson
Mrs Custer Holloman and Mrs.
H. T. Hays, of Kenton, were in the
city Saturday shopping.
Miss Opal Wall, of Protemus is a
visitor this week with Miss Jose
phine Watts, Main street.
Get prices of screen doors, win
dows and screen wire at WEH-
MANS before buying.
Mr. Avery, Mount Pelia mer-
chant was in the city Monday buy
ing shoes from travelling
Mrs E. E. Parks and Miss Eva,
of Trimble, here this week Wis
iting Mrs Clara Edwards, Whirman-
tina.
Mrs T. P. Palmer of Rives, was
here this week as a delegate and
visitor at the sessions of the w. c.
T. u.
Keep your lawn in good condition
with a good lawn mower, Get the
best for the least money at Web
MANS.
Mr. and Mrs. Pink Mcdaniel, of
Rutherford, were in the city this
week visiting Mrs. Pettus and Miss
Pearl.
Mrs B. F. Beckham is visitor
in Nashville this week with Miss
H. Harriet Beckham at Vanderbilt Uni
versity.
Mr. and Mrs ]. M. Chapel of
Number Seven, in the city
Wednesday attending the W. C. T.
U. meeting.
Let us figure with you screen doors
and screen wire Union City Lumber
Company.
Miss Ethel Henderson's visitor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-18

tary 81 the Navy Daniels by saying
Nero crucifed the Jews, but Josephus
Daniels juofei the crews"
President Barrett complimented the
citizens OF Newport News upon their
entertainment 81 the visitors. and Vice
President Ferguson. OF the Newport
News Shiphu.ldinc and Dry Dock Com
pany. was introduced after John Tenn
pie Graves had SPOKEN alons the same
line as his speech last night. MI
Graves prefaced his remarks with
happy Compliment 10 the oratorical
talent OF Harry Houston. anu said some
day he expected 10 see Harry Houston
sitting alongside thc other wits and
statesmen in WASHINGTON.
The following guests were seated st
the speakers table. Homer L. Ferguson
John Temple Graves, w. s Copeland
George Is. Greene, Harry S. Houston.
Charles :. Hasbrook. Norman Hamil-
ton. Wesimorelaad Davis, Rev. H g.
Lane, y. 5. Stone. J. .. A Montague and
Eober, : Barrett,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-18
PROPOSAL TO STANDARDIZE
WAREHOUSES; FOR COTTON
subject Discussed mt Conference of
Federal Reserve board and Lead
Ing New York Bankers

NEW YORK. July IA proposal
20 s.andasii1s warehouses and ware
houss receipts Cor cotton and other
staple commodities is being considered
by members 81 the Federal Reserve
Beard, o:Hes-s Q: the New York Fed
s7al Reserve Bank ana the heads OF
several leading New York banks.
TIE subjecr was discussed al an in
formal meeting here Yesterday attended
by four members % the Federal Pc
serve Board. Although no action was
taken, Il ~a< learned today that the
confsrees expressed ~ view ina. a
siFiHs Q: warehouses; should be sstab-
isHed under private ownership ARD
uniform STATE laws. so thar recsio,s
would become standard o: scceptance
II banks and he immediately -.dis
countatle a. :ae Federal reserve ins,i-
trtions In some scu;hsrn States.
notably Louisiana and Texas. IL waa
SAID warehouses aye und+- State SUI
psrv!sion with GOOD results
The proposed Standardization plan ia
calculated . render banking resources
''''e ''=Ain.@ aHd extensive u th- in
t=rest o: The farmer. Bankers point
out 'het 'hsrs ~as 7sed =. ware
noHsS receipt Ira: weu!o - instantly
accented IN any bank throughout the
country Tha; Is declared % - essen
i'Ai 70 bette. a0a-c!2g Q. n. crops,
pay;icu!a-ly. oo.;o..
The New York BANKERS Informed the
Fedea! Reserve Beard Members NAT
an: plan Approved ~ ,..!- sou,h-r,
correspondents would re acceptable.
Msm6ers .: :hs conference EXPRESSED
me belief that tie cc,,o- crop could
Dc financed this year w.,.ou, ,aying
the couAi-?s resources. tes7!ts the
absence Of th% usual large SUPPL Of
fsFeign banking capital
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-18
DOES GOVERNMENT WANT
OWN MERCHANT MARINE :!
II 1t Does. Then 1t Must Not Expect
to Get Something for
Nothing.
SHOULD BE PREPARED TO PAY
Homer l.. Ferguson Tells Virginia
Press Association Something Of
the Difficulties Which Surround
Shipbullding Business.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. July IL
Homer L. Ferguson, vice-president OF
the Newport News shirbuildiuF ana
Dry Dock Company. addressing the
Virginia Press Association AT the
banquet held here to-day. spoke as
follows:
The main part OF my remarks has
already been made during Your visit
10 the shipyard. where YOU have lust
neen, and where YOU have seen the
many reasons why this community Is
powerfully In favor both OF mer-
ehant marine and war marine.
Our weekly pay roll Of $500 TO
$4,000 speaks more eloQuently than 7
can OF the value of our Industry to the
state could point out in this connec-
ton that practically all or this money
comes from out OF the state. and is dis
tributed in the State 10 the citizens Of
Newpor, News and vicinity. who. in
their TURN, probably represent almost
every county of Virginia North Caro-
lima and other surrounding States. as
Wen as other portions OF the United
states and every European nation.
we are probably the largest individual
employers OF labor inside Of one fence
N Tie South and, think. the largest
employers anywhere OF skilled colorcd
iaoo- The company has beer in active
oFrt 1ti'!! ABOUT twenty-five years. and
its beginning was marked bv.the build-
Ing % dry dock No. !. which was a,
thet time made large enough. after A
conference between c. ?. HUNTINGTON
ana the Secretary of the Navy, to dock
our Arst battleships OF the Indiana
class To indicate the growth of sbins
since that time the battleship Pennsvl-
Fania, nov living al our pier. cannot
even oe locked in our largest dry dock.
hu' has 20 be sent 10 tn Norfolk
NAVY Yard. The growth in th,. char
ec'sr ana dimensions Of ships mas ne
csss!tated very considerable. outlaws in
Plant. and even now we are CONSIDERING
extensions 10 meet the increased de
inands for larger ships and quicker
construction. 4 few years ago a
Feisht ship which required fifteen
months 10 build IS now bull, in nina
months. and the present hattl.shins
which would have required four or i've
years 70 build. are now built in three