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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Acquit Afford.
Cemetery

Trenton, Tenn, Dec. 8.-Not
guilty" was the verdict returned this
morning at $50 O'Clock by the jury in
the case of James A. Afford, wealthy
business man of Rutherford, who has
been on trial here for a week on an in
dictment charging him with the murder
of Harry Coulter, an attorney Of Dyer
in September, 1918.
The jury had been out since 7o'clock
Saturday night, following twelve hours
of argument made by lawyers for the
State and defence.
Afford overjoyed at the verdict return
ed at once to his home in Rutherford,
accompanied by his two little girls, II
and years of age, and by their grand
father, Col. w. 7. Elrod.
1t is admitted that the acquittal was
based on the ''unwritten law" Afford
having contended that he shot and killed
Harry Coulter and his father, WIS. Coul-
ter, in defense of his home. Mrs. AL
ford is now an inmate of the West Ten
nessee Asylum for the insane at Boliver.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
A CONFESSION
Hopes Her Statement, Made Public,
will Help Other Women.

Hines, Ala.-"I must confess, says
Mrs. Eula Mae Reid, of this place, that
Cardui, the woman'S tonic, has done me
great deal of good.
Before | commenced using Cardui,
would spit up everything ate. had a
fired, sleepy feeling all the time, and was
irregular. | could hardly drag around,
and would have severe headaches con-
tinuously.
Since taking Cardui, l have entirely
quit splitting up what | eat. Everything
seems to digest all right, and | have
gained 10 pounds in weight
If you are victim of any Of the numer-
Gus ills so common to your sex, it is
wrong to suffer.
For half a century, Casdui has been re-
lieving just such ills, as is proven by the
thousands of letters, similar to the above,
which pour into our office, year by year.
Cardui is successful because it is COM
posed ofingredients which actspecifically
on the womanly constitution, and helps
build the weakened organs back to health
and strength.
Cardui has helped others, and will help
you, too. Get bottle today. You
won't regret it. Your druggist sells it.
Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co. Ladies' Nd
visory Dept. Chattanooga. Tenn. for Special In
strttcti0nS on your case and 64-page book. Home
Treatment for Women" sent In plain wrapper NC 120
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
The Toggery
]. A. Prieto
w. Pardue
N. F. Joyner
Miss Binkley A Heroine.

Miss Gertrude Binkley, of Fulton,
teacher at Bennett Schoolhouse, three
and one-half miles northeast OF Fulton,
is the heroine of an accident which
occurred Saturday night during Christ
mas entertainment given by the pupils
in the interest of the school.
A large crowd was present and dra-
ma was being presented. Eldredge
Hastings was supposed to fire blank
cartridge at Bessie Provow. He fired
all right, a .32 Smith 6 Wesson pistol,
but instead OF blank someone had
Numbered, and it carried a ball. The
missile struck Miss Binkley in the calf
of a lower limb and ranged upward and
imbedded itself In the flesh. The boy
was rec lining on the floor when he fired
and the ball ranged upward. Miss Blink
ly made no cutlery and went ahead I'M
til the play was finished, when she came
near fainting from the pain. She was
brought home and DIR. R. N. White
head called. He has not yet removed
the bullet. The wound is not consid-
cred dangerous.
Miss Binkley, when asked why she
did not give the alarm, said that the
people had paid their money and she
did not want to spoil the play and break
up the entertainment.-F Leader.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
|'Mofett-McC onnell.


Mr.. Henry Wallace Moffett and Miss
Mary Maud Mcconnell we're united e
marriage on Monday evening at 6s3e
o'clock, the 2sth ult., at the residence
OF Mrs. Lucy Alexander in the city,
Rev. G. NJ. Zwingle solemnizing the
sacred rites.
The home on, Main street was prettily
decorated in holiy and red, and a small
number of special friends and relatives
were present to witness the ceremony.
Hiss Roberta Tisdale played the we'd
ding march and Mrs. Geo. Porter sang
20 Promise Me-" The minister was
brief but his words were solemn and
beautiful, with prayer that two hearts
which beat in unison may be joined in
heaven.
The bride was dressed in suit OF
mahogany cloth handsomely trimmed,
with hat to match, and carried a shower
bouquet of bride roses and lilies of the
valley.
After the nuptials they were driven
to the fast train for Memphis, and will
return home to Union City.
The bride has been engaged as sales
ronon with Moroan-Verhine Co for
some time, charming in grace and char
acter, and is known and loved by hosts
of friends. Mr.. Moffett is travelling out
of Cairo, and is making his way to the
front in the business world. They we're
both reared in Union City and are the
recipients of the warmest congratula-
tions.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Woman Cures Horse Collie.

The men we're away as usual. The
horse was bad. A lone woman could
not "drench" in the odd way. She
called up neighbor and her men we're
away-but: We havel Farris' Collie
Remedy that you drop bn the horses
tongue" says Mrs. Neidhbor. So she
came over and dropped Farris' Collie
Remedy on the horses tongue and the
horse was well when the men came
home. Moral; Get Farris Collie Rem
edy so the women can cure horse collie.
We sell it at so cents bottle on the
Money Back Plan. For sale by Frank
g. Wehman. advt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Rock and Five Hundred.

Mrs. Waddell Jackson and Miss Annie
Lewis Jackson entertained at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Waddell Jackson,
Church street. There were fourteen
tables of rock and five hundred. Mrs.
Paine Bransford won at five hundred, a
pair of silk hose. Mrs. Wright Pardue
won at rock, pair of silk hose, and
Mrs. Chas. Henderson drew the conso-
lation, a pair of silk hose. Refresh
ments.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
NOTHING BETTER
FOR WEAK WOMEN
ri Never Spent Any Money
That Did Me SO Much
Good as That ! Spent for
VinOI."

Bellefontaine, Ohio. al wish every
tired, weak, nervous woman could have
Vinol for l never spent any money in
my life that did me so much good as
that / spent for Vinol. My nerves were
in very bad condition, making me very
weak, tired, and worn out and often
drowsy headaches. / had tried cod
liver oil, Doctors medicines, and other
preparations without benefit.
f'One day friend asked me to try
Vinol. did and soon myappetite in
creased, ! slept better and now / am
strong, vigorous and well and can do my
homework with pleasure. Mrs. j. F.
LAMBoRN, Behefontaine, Ohio.
Nervous, weak, tired, worn-out. wo-
men should take Mrs. Landlords advice
and try Vinol for there are literally
thousands Of men and women who were
formerly rundown, weak and nervous,
who owe their good health to Vinol.
It is the medicinal, tissue building ele-
ments of the Gods livers; aided by the
blood making, Strengthening influence
of tonic iron, contained in Vinol, which
makes it so efficient in all such cases.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
First Christian Church.

The services at the First Christian
Church next Sunday morning will be-
gin promptly at 10:45 instead Of IL.
The Lords Supper will be observed be-
fore the sermon. The services will end
promptly at IL o'clock. Evening serv-
ice at 7 p. m; Subject of the morning
sermon, Going On to Perfection. "
Subject of evening sermon, The Res
cuing Hand" A cordial invitation is
extended to all.
ROGER L. CLARK, Pastor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Who He Is.

Mr., Newens is staff critic for the Red
path Lyceum Bureau. Before the pub
lie he is monologist, which is to say,
he is an individual artist, presenting
many characters in one continuous story
or play. He likes his work and his au-
dience likes him.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Negro Killed.

Last Saturday Ed Owens shot and
killed another negro. The shooting
took place in Union City and Owens
made his escape. We did not learn,
but understood the trouble started over
a crap game.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Wilson-Ezell.

Hickman, KY, Dec, 29.-Miss Jessie
Ezell, residing a few miles below
Hickman, and Mr.. Roger Wilson,
residing few miles south of town,
eloped yesterday to Union City, Tenn.
Monday where they were married. The
bride who is only is years old, is the
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Belt
Ezell. The groom is about "a years old,
and farmer.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01

Venezuela has formally proposed to
all the neutral Governments of Europe
and Asia, as well as to the>two Amer
leans, that conference be held in Wash
ington to revise the rules of interna
tional law respecting the rights of neu-
trails in the present war.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01

Miss Jessie Gibbs at Home.
Miss Jessie Gibbs entertained at home
on TRY street Monday night in honor of
her visitor, Miss Nesbitt. Dancing and
cards were enjoyed and refreshments
served during the entertainment.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
White -Bumpious.


On Wednesday, Dec. %, at 8 p. m.
Elgie White and Miss Elsie Bumpious
we're quietly married at the home OF
the bride in the presence of a few
friends, Rev. Raymond White officiat-
ing. Mr.. White is an intelligent young
citizen of Number Seven, popular
young man, while his bride is one of
the cultured and refined young ladies
of Number Three. We congratulate
Mr.. White in making such good selec-
ton for his companion through life.
We trust they will live happily togeth-
er and may have long life and pros
perity. Their many friends tender kind
est wishes. Those present were Rev.
Lamkin and wife, Rev. Raymond White
and wife, Mr.. Leasney and family, ].
M. Green and wife, Mr.. Will Caldwell
and wife, Miss Cammie Caldwell and
Mr.. Lessie Killion.
After thanking Mr.. and Mrs. Bum
pious for the delightful reception the
guests left with many parting blessings.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Mrs. Howell Bransford

Mrs. Howell Bransford
at Home.
Mrs. Howell Bransford entertained
the sales forces from the Bransford &
Andrews Jewelry Store last Wednesday
afternoon, including proprietors, jewel
ers, bookkeepers, clerks, etc., at home
on Third street south.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01

Speaker Champ Clark and Mrs. Clark
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Genevieve Clark, to Jas.
NJ. Thomson, editor of the New Orleans
Item. The wedding will take place in
the spring or early summer at the Clark
home in Bowling Green, Mo.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Holiday Greetings.

A Happy New Year to everybody in
Iobion County. | will see you later as
candidate for Trustee.
P. ID. HoRNBEAK.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01

Remarkable progress in the relief of
suffering among the Belgians is shown
IN the first official report of the Com
mission for Relief in Belgium, which
has just been received from theehead-
quarters in London.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
A UNION CITY CITIZEN
COMES TO THE FRONT
TELLS HIS FRIENDS AND NEIGHBoRs OF
HIS EXPERIENCE.


Every Union City resident should read
what a neighbor says. His testimony
can be relied upon. Here are his own
words:
G. w. Phebus, ST., retired farmer,
321 South Fifth street, Union City, says:
Now and then my kidneys get out of
order and lumbago bothers me. At
times | have terrible pains in the back
of my head, especially in bad weather.
Doan's Kidney Pills always relieve me
OF these troubles. -
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan s
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Phe-
bus had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props.
Buffalo, N. Y. adyt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
W /. ID.

The w. @. 7. U. meets this friday
afternoon at the New Church Chapel, at
8 o'clock.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Donnell- Wright.

Hickman, KY, Dec. 29.-Miss Phoe-
bus Wright and Mr.. Robert Donnell,
both of near this city, were married at
Tiptonville, Tenn. The bride is a
daughter OF Mrs. Nina Wright. The
groom is we'll known young farmer.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01

Miss Moore Entertains.
Miss Ruth Moore entertained Friday
night at the home of her sister, Mrs. j..
9. Burdick, Jr.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Card of Thanks.

We want to thank the dear relatives
and friends for the help in our sore
trouble. Addie was so appreciative of
every token of love. May Gods love
dwell in each of them forever.
MRS. N. G. GARDNER.
MRS. JOHN BoAz.
Dick GARDNER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01

Miss Evangeline Glover was the gra-
cious hostess of party given Wednes-
day night.
Master Newman Glover entertained
many of his little friends on last Tues
day night.
Max Harris was the host of party
given Tuesday night. Many of the
younger set were present at this enjoy
able occasion.
On last Tuesday night Miss Louise
White was the gracious hostess of a
party. Delightful refreshments were
greatly enjoyed by all present.
On Monday night Miss Willette Baird
delightfully."- entertained a large crowd Of
her friends. In spite of the unpleasant
weather all present reported delight
full time.
| Miss Miriam Edwards was the delight
full honoree OF a party given in her
honor by her mother, Mrs. H. 7. Ed
wards, at their beautiful home, Wher-
manta. All present greatly enjoyed
her hospitality.
The beautiful country home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. Nj. Warterfield was the
scene of merry party Saturday night
when number of their friends gave 9
storm party to compliment their guests
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Hudgens. Whist
was played at four tables and delightful
refreshments added to evenings splen.
| did entertainment.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01

Mrs. Geo. Allen
Entertains.
Mrs. Geo. Allen entertained at 500
Saturday afternoon.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01

President Wilson plans to speak in
several cities on his return trip from
the San Francisco Exposition.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Mitchell Carter.

At White Bluff, Tenn, on Dec. "a
1914, Miss Jillah Carter, daughter o
L. M. Carter, of Hickman, KY, wa
united in marriage to Mr.. Sherman
Mitchell, of near Nashville. Immedi
ately after the ceremony the happ,
couple left for Mr.. Mitchell's home a
Pardue, where they will reside, taking
with them the best wishes of host o
relatives and friends.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Death at Troy.

James Wallace, Jr., three-year-old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Pressly, of
Troy, died last Monday morning at
2:3O, after short illness, and the re-
mains we're laid to rest at the Troy
Cemetery with services conducted by
the Rev. T. p Pressly.
The kindest condolences are rendered
to the bereaVed.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Bunking Party.

Last Tuesday night Miss Louise Har
ris was the gracious hostess of bunk
ing party Those present were Misses
Martha McAlister, Janette Harris anc
Zula May Harris.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Kirkland Hughes.

klrkland-F1ugh
Mr., HerschaI Kirkland and Miss Ed.
die Hughes. the iattSl $50 4.etona,
Ark, we're united in marriage in Mem.
phis at o'clock Sunday evening at the
Linden Avenue Christian Church by
Rev. w. H. Shelter. Mr.. Kirkland is
engaged in business with his brother,
Mr.. Ed Kirkland, in Union City, and
has been for several years in that pop
uar lunch room, making friends and
customers for the house and incidentally
good business man. His bride is an
attractive and lovable young woman,
whom he met recently. They met for
the wedding Sunday afternoon at 4
O'Clock and proceeded to Rev. Shelters.
Mr.. Herman Woods accompanied
Mr.. Kirkland to Memphis, and took
the place of best man. The wedding
was quietly performed by the popular
minister, who has lots OF friends in
Union City.
Friends in Union City tender warm
congratulations.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Mrs. Beckham Entertains.

Mrs. Beckham Entertains.
Mrs. B. F. Beckham entertained at 6
O'Clock dinner Tuesday in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Vaccaro, of
Memphis. Six delightful courses were
served and those who graced the occa-
sion we're Mr.. and Mrs. Vaccaro, Mr..
and Mrs. G. K. Ligon, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. S. Nash and Mr.. Will Morris Hardy,
of St. Louis, son of the hostess.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Edwards-MayGeld.

Hickman KY, Dec. 29.-Miss Nina
Edwards and Mr.. Brinan Mayfeld,
both of this county, were married here.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01

Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co. Ladies' Nd
visory Dept. Chattanooga. Tenn. for Special In
structiOnS on your and 64-page book. Home
Treatment for Women" sent In plain wrapper NC 120
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
LIBERTY BELL BEGINS
LONGEST JOURNEY TODAY
Will Travel to Panama-Pacific Expo
sitiOn on Special Train

Philadelphia, July 4.-Thousands
went to Independence Hall today to
bid God-speed to the Liberty Bell,
which will be started tomorrow across
the continent to the Panama Pacific
Exposition. The journey will be the
longest ever made by the bell, and
elaborate arrangements have been
made to guard it from injury. Along
the route preparations have been
made for patriotic demonstrations
that promises to surpass any that
have marked the progress of the bell
on previous pilgrimagcs.
Twelve of the fifteen Governors
pass have replied to invitations of the
Liberty Bell committee to travel on
the special train within their respect
i've borders.
The train that will carry the bell
will consist of five cars in addition to
the bell car. To avoid shocks and
eliminate vibrations the all-steel gon-
dola car on which the bell will ride
has been equipped with specially de-
signed springs. The car has been
tested on trial runs at all speeds up
to fifty-five miles and even at the
highest speed vibration was barely
perceptible.
The bell will be suspended in the
centre of the car from huge frame
Of seasoned ash, weighing about a
ton. In order that people near whose
home the relic will pass at night may
see it, a special lighting system has
been designed for the car.
A large reflector has been arranged
so that the light will be sufficient to
give an excellent view of the bell
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
GAINESVILLE TRAGEDY.
COroner's Jury Holds SmaIlwood For
Murder.

The coroner's inquest over the body
of Lee Redmond, killed at Gaines
vile. Ga. resulted in the jurys find
ing that Redmond was killed by +. L.
Smallw"od and that the act was
murder.
Several witnesses testified that
!hcy could see down the alley behind
Bricc " cos store ana that no one
in the alley could have shot Redmond
before entering the store. Others tes-
titled that the shooting took place in
the rear end of the store; that they
saw Redmond fall and one man, trad
ing in the store, |. NJ. Little, testified
he heard Smallwood say to Redmond,
"Iou came in here to cut me in two
and | will shoot you" this being said
about the time the fatal shot was
fired
Colonel Howard Thompson and
Colonel r. p. Gaillard have been en-
gagged to defend Smallwood.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
EIGHT OF CREW KILLED.
German Submarine Shelled Briti)
Steamer.

Eight of the crew were killed and
eight injured when the British steam-
er AnglO-Californian was bombard4G
by German submarine. The steanh-
er. 1,OOO-ton vessel. did not sinh,
but arrived at Queenstown
The liner was shelled at 3 o'clodk
Sunday morning off the coast of Ire
land. The captain is among the dead.
All the victims were terribly mutt
lated. Patrick Minchan, of Montreal,
is among those injured.
One of the survivors stated that
the submarine circled around the ves-
sci and shelled the wireless appara-
tus. Then the submarine approached
and Its men used rifles. The shells
rained on the vessel for four hours
The captain was blown off his bridge
with one arm and leg shot away.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
EXIT CALOMEL
NO More Nasty, Disagreeable Effects

llN-N ER-LAX is now rapidly tax D..
ing the place of calomel everyv.hc.,.
1t IS Just as effective, cleansing the
system thoroughly of bile, toning uu
the liver; and making that sluggish
feeling disappear like magic. Yet it
Is pleasant to take, and has none of
the dlSagreeable after effects that
make us dread calomel so much.
Feel fine all the time. Take LIV-
NER-LAX regularly, and health be-
comes a habit.
Guarantee. Every genuine bottle
bears the likeness of l.. X. Grigsby,
and If 1t does not give satisfaction
your money will be returned. For
sale in the big soc and 81 bottles at
GLYMPTH'S PHARMACY.
27-4t
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
PROGRESS SLOW,
Italian Operations Reported to B,
Very Difficult

Italian operations against the Ans
trlan fortihcationS ut Mclborgeth and
ir"dli pass hnv" produced cncOuray-
ing results. but in view of the diff
culti"S IN bringing up heavy artil-
i"rN IN this mountain region the Ital
ihh press warns the public not to
expect too much.
IN some cases it has been neccs-
ShrN to construct entirely new roads
up tn" moGntainS. and the guns that
can lac brought into action there na.-
"SSArliN are less powerful than the
''rhihh- Austrian batteries which
nav" been Installed at leisure on con
crete foundations
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-07-09
FUNERAL OF MIR. BOULWARI


Winnsboro, July 5.-Raleigh Boul-
ware, fourth victim of the court
house tragedy, who died at Columbia
hospital Saturday night, was yester-
dey buried at 4 o'clock at Lebanon
church with people present from all
sections as marked tribute to the
deceased's fidelity TO the law and
condemnation Of the outlawry that
robbed the county of two of it's most
efficient officers. Floral tributes we're
numerous. The Rev. Mr.. Waugh con-
Quoted the funeral services, after
which Masonic honors were held over
the grave. Mr.. Boulware is survived
by a number of brothers and sisters.