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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
A Tacky Party.

On Thursday evening, Feb. IS
1915, Mr.. and Mrs. Bascomb Isbel
entertained with a tacky party. 4
prize was offered to the tackles
couple and also to the tackiest cou
pie got married. The prize was cap
tured by Mr.. Geo. Isbell and Mary
Prather. It was a cake of big dea
soap for the girl and for the boy &
sack of tobacco. But there were sc
many real tacky ones it was hare
and real trying on the wise and con,
siderate judges, so they had a double
wedding. The contracting parties
were Mr.. Geo. Isbell and Mary
Prather, Mr.. Roger Curtin and Miss
Mary (Preuett. The wedding was a
complete success. The music was
furnished by Thurman Preuett, vio-
linist, and Herbert Vaught, mando-
linist. Richard Honeycutt was the
minister performing the part exact
ly correct. The flower girls, Madge
Isbell and Nettie Prather, carried
their parts out nicely. After the
wedding they received many conso-
lations from the we'll cultured and
refined crowd as it seemed to be.
Everyone had delightful time and
thought that they looked like they
were just from Paris or London, and
declared Mr.. and Mrs. Isbell to be
a real good host and hostess.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Bascomb Isbell, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C.
Preuett, DR.. and Mrs. Peter Prather,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Flack, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Leslie Cunningham, Mrs.
Rosa Garrigan, Mrs. R. T. Preuett,
Misses Mary Prather, Mary Preuett,
Madge Isbell, Nettie Prather, Anna
Cunningham, nellie Brown, Mary
Bird Persley, Felts Houser, Thelma
Wheeler Dora Howard, Matte Har-
ris, Myrtle Howard, Leila Howard,
AO'NAS ASuOIIJ N1OASllS SlOdI, Olll6,
Allie and Ruby Preuett, Helen Nc
Daniel, Virgie Glover, Lucy CARR
gan, Mary Honeycutt, Vira Howard,
Tanner Terrell; Messrs. Oscar Cold
well, r. B. Marshall, w. H. Cald-
well, R. A. Honeycutt, M. C. Car
roll, Marshall Kerley, Russell Hous-
er, Clyde Wilson, Hubert Baird, Her
bert Vaught, Robert Preuett, Law
renee Ferguson, Thurman Preuett,
Roger Curtin, Geo. Isbell, Otto Ker-
ley, Avis Wheeler, Henry Howard,
Hugh Caldwell, Dick Toombs, Frank
Clifton, Henderson Hudson, Willie
Roy Mcdaniel, Fred Cur
lin, B. F. Wilbanks, Lester Caldwell.
Gus Prather, Glover Terrell; little
tots, Evelyn, Jessie and Lurena
Preuett, Homer Goode, Ted Prather,
Lowell Howard, Hall Glover, Nick
and Howard Logan, Charlie Preuett,
Joe Newt, Paul and Lucian IsbelI.
Glynn Prather. PANSY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
Good 25-cent Dinner.

The ladies of the M. E. Church
will serve dinner on the first Mon
day in March at Whites, the furni-
ture store south of the old post
office on First street. This, we are
requested to say, will be a genuine
good 25-cent dinner, and you are So
licited to be with them.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
W. G. T. U.

The Union City w. G. T. U. met
in the Masonic Hall, First street
Friday afternoon, Feb. 10. Our
president, Mrs. Waddell, opened the
meeting by reading portion of the
tenth chapter of Mathew, Sending
Out the Diciples." Prayer was Of
fered by Mrs. Edwards after a
lengthy discussion about the county
institute. 1t was decided that on &C
count of bad roads it had better be
put off until sometime the first of
April, and Mrs. Holman will not
come until then.
A free Offering to the memory of
one of the greatest women, Miss
Frances E. Willard, was taken.
A copy of the commentator let
ter, sent to Gov. Rye for his Prohi-
bition stand, was read and approved
by all.
There were eighteen members and
three visitors present.
We adjourned to meet again at
the Hall on the 5th of March.
We appreciate the offer of the
Masons to make their home our
home.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
Birthday Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Vaughn enter
tanned their little daughter, Evaline,
last Thursday, the 18th, with a birth
day party, Refreshments were served
in the afternoon and few gifts were
presented. Those present were little
Miss Mildred Howard, Master Preston
Warren and Master Cleo Stovall and
all report a joyful time.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
Birthday Party.

Little Miss Elizabeth White enter
tanned at her home on South Lee street
giving birthday party, which was hon
cred by number of her little friends
Games and amusements were enjoyed
At 5 O'Clock refreshments were served
consisting Of fruits, cake and cream.
The hostess was very kindly remem.
bered in token Of love by each guest,
all very highly appreciated.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26

after which delightful ssla
course was served Miss Anna Alex
ander won club prize, dainty GRO
cheted guest towel. Miss Helen
Verhine was winner of guest prize,
a pretty lace boudoir cap, and Mrs.
WV. Cowden cut consolation, which
was also crocheted guest towel
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
Mrs. Cobb.

The married ladies met with Mrs.
c. H. Cobb Wednesday evening and
enjoyed some cards and music. An
evening at Mrs. Cobb's new home
is a very pleasurable anticipation,
and Mrs. Cobb has been very gen
erous to her many friends.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
Five Hundred Club.

Mrs. Grover SchIeifer was hostess
for the Five Hundred Club last
Thursday afternoon at her home on
Harrison street. Progressive five
hundred was played at seven tables
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Mrs. Swiggart's
Washington Social.

Mrs. Swiggart's
Washington Social.
We've been working in the vine
yard,
Working hard and working true:
Now surely you won't notice
If we take grape or two.
And take little holiday
A little resting spell
Because next week we'll start in
fresh
And labor twice as WE'LL
These are the sentiments of all
who attended the Washington birth
day social given by Mrs. w. H.
Sw1ggart at her home on Main
street.
The costumes of the reception
committee and those who took part
were very unique and pretty. Pow
dered hair, trains and touches of old
lace gave the occasion quite a CO.
lonlal effect. The rooms were deco
rated with flags and other national
emblems draping the pictures of
Martha and George Washington
over the mantel. The table, cover
ed with a lace medallion center
piece and ornamental with a large
bowl of red and white carnations,
was presided over by Mrs Mays and
Mrs. Mailing, who poured tea or
coffee, assisted by several young |
ladies who served sandwiches, nut |
bread and minis to about fifty
guests.
Mrs. Warterfield was appointed
leader for the afternoon, this being
mission study Monday, and the fol-
lowing program was used:
Opening song-"My Country IT'S
of Thee"
Scripture selection - Deborahs
Song from Judges.
Prayer, by Mrs. Warterfield, and
discussion Of the books in the Old r
Testament, Judges and Ruth. r
The story of Samson-Mrs. Mosier o
OIhS1S Oue ulSSlOu Ill lie DuC l
he fulfilled that in destroying the
Israelites' worst enemy, the Phil
istines.
Jepthah's Daughter, why sacri-
feed and how and where did she L
die. Who wrote Judges and Ruth? G
Our next mission study will be k
the two books Of Samuel. The free h
will offering was for the benefit of CT
the new NJ. E. Church. 81
The musical program, in Mrs.
Stones charge, was very appropri- IL
ate for the day. &C
The songs used received especial CO
applause, showing sweetness and
strength of tone doing them much
credit. We hope to hear them often.
Although sickness was in the home
Mrs. Swiggart made each and every
one feel it was good to be there and
each left carrying a flag as a SOU bt
venir. sc
Supt. of Publicity for the w. M. in
S, p
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
Birthday Party.

Little Miss Margaret Wallace Phe-
bus celebrated her fifth birthday at
home at Oaklawn with a company
of little friends at 6 o'clock dinner
Tuesday. She was the recipient of
many nice presents and the after
noon was enjoyed hugely.
@ so
See our line of druggets and small
rugs.-Home Furniture Co., Phone
SO.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26
Hays-Rouse.

Arol Hays and Miss Rhea Rouse
of Carlisle, KY, were married at the
courthouse in Union City Monday
afternoon, the 22d inst, by w. c.
Morris, Esq.
The young people came all the
way from their home to Union City
evidently to find the proper sur
roundings for the realization of a
romance. Union City makes some
pretentious offerings along these
lines.
Miss Theresa Arm entertained at cards
yesterday afternoon in honor of Miss
Jennie Gale. of Columbus XIV
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26

ceeds of the sale will be used for pay
ment on the monument and other ex-
penses.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-02-26

All the latest dance music for
Victrolas. See Home Furniture Co.
Phone go.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23
CHEROKEE.

Miss Bertha Walters, who is
teaching school at Knoxville. has
come here to spend the holidays.
Mr.. Walter Hofine visited Mr.. Sam
J. Hoffine Friday.
Mr.. Noah Cole and son, Emmett,
were here Saturday and Sunday.
Misses Maggie Denton and Annie
Scott were visiting Mrs. Butler re-
Gently
Miss Mona Greene has been the
guest of Mrs. N. T. Buck.
Mr.. Lusk Denton is visiting rela-
tives here. Mr. Denton has been in
New Mexico for several years.
The vote for bonds stood 72 for
bonds and 102 against bonds. You
see that there are good many peo-
pie here who want good roads.
]. w. Chanler was out from John
son City last Wednesday,
Mr.. R. H. Neff was over from Err
win Sunday TO spend the day with
friends.
Esquire D. j. Fine was in johnson
City Monday.
Your correspondent was in John
son City and Jonesboro Monday on
business
Miss Jessie Shell was at Speedwell
last Sunday.
Rev. Stephenson will preach at
Speedwell next Sunday morning at 10
O'Clock.
Mrs. Russell Fine is on the sick
list.
The many friends of Esq. w. H.
Jones will regret to learn that he
will soon leav eto make his home in
Virginia. The people of this section
regard Mr.. Jones as one of the ablest
members of the county court.
Miss Annie Beckett was a recent
visitor in Jonesboro.
Mrs. Catherine Wilson is numbered
among the sick.
John Auders, the lumber man, was
in Johnson City Monday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23
NEW YORK. Dec. %.

Just as the tinkling of sleighbells
delighted the hearts of the children
and grown-ups Of yesterday, so are
we. of today enraptured with the
thought of winter, when tiny coast
ers may once more be brought into
use, and the snow king, zealously
guards his domain-mountains and
streams in glittering snow-clad love-
illness.
For these days of sleighing and
skating, not forgetting the gorgeous
wintry mornings when brisk walk
over frozen paths brings a glow to
our cheeks and brightness to our
eyes, clothes must play as important
a part as for any other occasions.
ATTRACTIVE FUR SETS.
Fashion decreed at the beginning
of the season that fur was to be
popular, and old Father Winter has
approved the notion by sending us a
brisk, crisp winter that makes the
touch of fur, no matter how small or
how large, quite consistent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23

After spending several days with
his family at King Springs, Prof. w.
H. Stepp returned to his school at
Telfordi on Monday morning.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23
SHOWING ATTRACTIVE FUR SETS
QUAINT MUFF SHAPES AND BECOMING NECKPIECEs

Iby a long tasseled cap made of the
same material as the loose, box-coat,
which was of dark green duvetyn,
also banded and cuffed with seal.
Gold cord. silver and gold lace, is
used for the more dressy muffs and
neckpieces, and oftentimes there is
metal or velvet rose as an attract
i've bit of color.
THE POPULAR TOM-O'-SHANTER.
With the awakening of the out-of-
door spirit there has come a demand
for comfortable headgear; not the
freakish hats and caps which were
introduced when the motoring fad
came in, so hideous and unbecoming,
but chic, little caps and tams made
up in sweater cloth, lambs wool, the
material of the coat or suit, or knit
ted to match sweater or scarf. These
caps are extremely youthful and
chic, easily made, and the height of
comfort.
Sets of cap, scarf, and sports
coat, or sweater, are used for skat-
ing, cross-country walking and mo-
toring. One especially pretty cap
with scarf or muffler attached is be-
ing made up in chiffon for summer
motoring use; the idea is wonderful
ly practical, as the full, gathered
scarf-end may be brought over the
head and face, veil fashion, protect
ing the complexion and eyes very
efficiently.
Leather is being used for these
sets quite extensively too; a fur
trimmed set of dull red Russian
leather trimmed with sable and
combined with short, tabened
scarf, also trimmed with sable, is un-
usually smart and becoming. These
leather sets may be made at home of
suede, or a soft kid. They are prac-
teal for many purposes as they are
not injured by dust, rain or snow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23

There are some attractive velvet
cen and velvet sets, also, trimmed
with a wildly contrasting color.
THE UTILITY WALKING STICK.
One of the novelties following the
of walking, skating, and
general out-of-door winter sports is
the walking-stick with soft silken
or velvet bag attached for handker-
chiefs, powder puff and other ar
ticles necessary to Milady's beauty
and comfort. Although somewhat
extreme these sticks are neverthe-
less quite practical, especially for
mountain climbs and hilly roads.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23
UNUSUAL POLICY ADOPTED
BY THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY

TO encourage employees to be
courteous in all their dealings with
the public, the management of the
Southern Railway is asking that re-
ports of examples of courteous acts
on the part of employees be made to
it. With this policy in view the fol-
lowing has been printed on the menu
cards in some of the Southern Rail
way dining cars:
THE management of Southern
Railway Company expects its en-
ployees to 4 .stinguish their service
to the public Dys courtesy and re-
quests the travelling public to report
examples of successful service so
that the employees may be encour-
aged by appreciation of their efforts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23


In muffs and neckpieces there is
wide choice both as to models and
materials. 1t is no longer consid-
cred homemade" to carry a muff
of velvet, heavy silk, or velours, with
just band or two of fur, by way of
trimming, or for that matter no fur
at all These sets are often made
to match coat or suit; one especially
pretty set worn recently with a tail
ored suit of dark-brown duvetyn,
was of silk plush in the same tone
as the suit, trimmed with strips of
beaver to match the trimming on the
suit. The muff was made in the
popular melon shape, the plush being
shirred to a very small opening at
the hand and banded with a two
inch strip of beaver A broad Pur-
itan collar of the plush completed
the set, and a small hat, with band
of the plush around the edge and
beaver ball on the tip-top of the
crown, was chic accompaniment.
This set was to be worn with the
suit and also with a heavy, belted
and pocketed top-coat of dark green
velours, intended for sleighing. mo-
toring and like purposes, when
warmth was necessary as well as be-
comingness.
Another pretty set of close-haired
fur, made from an old seal coat, had
a barrel muff and the regulation
throw scarf. This set was completed
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23

If you are looking for genuine bar
gains read every advertisement in
this issue, and see what our enter
prising merchants are Offering. They
are making you a legitimate offer,
and now is the time to strike while
the iron is hot.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23
AncIent Peruvian civ.

The Yale scientific expedition into
the interior of Peru has returned. Its
members found the ruins OF an ancient
Inca city, hitherto unknown. In the
midst OF a boundless wilderness they
identified the remains OF public baths
= temple and royal palace.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23

DIR. r. p. HARRISON
Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist.
Offices: McClain & Dickinson stable
on Market street and City Drug Store.
Both phones each place.
Night telephone New 474.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23
FEAGAN-WATSON.

Mr.. Robert Feagan and Miss Mary
Watson, both of this city, were uni
ted in marriage last Friday evening
by Judge w. G. Pierce. Mr.. and Mrs.
Feagan win continue to make their
home in Johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Sabbath school-9:15 a. M
Morning worship-10:30 a. M.
Junior Endeavor-3 p. m.
Senior Endeavor-6:15 p. m.
Evening Worship p. m.
Morning subject, 1.-The Voice from
Cod"
Evening subject, 1.-The Fisherman"
There is always a welcome to all
our services for everybody.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23

w. r. Scott, the genial travelling
salesman of Bristol, was here again
this week looking after his trade.
Mr.. Scott has an extensive trade and
a wide circle of friends in this Sec
tfon, won by courteous treatment to
all with whom he comes in contact
A. l.. Brown, the genial broker of
Greeneville, was here the first of the
week dealing out Ramons Pills and
distributing their 1916 calendar.
P. R. Kinzer was at Erwin few
days ago on business.
L. NJ. Meas was a business visitor
in Kingsport on Monday of this
week.
John Mathis is working the towns
east of the city this week.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-12-23

According to insurance figures
when the wife dies first the husband
will survive nine years: but when the
husband is first to go the wife sur
wives II years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-01

DEMOCRATS ARE
c @ N P LETINC
ORGANIZATION

Washington. Nov. 30.-Democrats of
the House ways and means committee
met again today to assign members
to committees in continuation OF the
work Of organization for the coming
session of Congress. 1t probably Will
take several days before the assign
ments can besworked out.
The committee as result of Minor
ity Leader Manns request for larger
Republican representation on all COM
mittees. in view of the increased MI
nority membership has tentatively
agreed to add one additional Repub-
lican to the ways and means. appro-
priation, military naval and judiciary
committees. The special rules commit
tee of the Senate of which Senator
Owen of Oklahoma is chairman. also
met today to decide on the form Of
cloture rule to be laid before the eau
Gus of Senate Democrats. 1t was to
await. among other things. the COM
mittee's recommendation that the
caucus adjourn over until tomorrow.
The House special budget commit
tee failed to reach an agreement at
its meeting last night on any specific
plan. y recommendation probably will
be made to the House that further
consideration be given to the various
budget plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-01
SAM, niChLLISTER
IN FRENCH LEAVE
At ALFRED JAIL

Alfred, No, Nov. 3o.-Samuel McAHts-
ter. who was arrested at kennebunilport
Sept. u charged with breaking. entering
and larceny, ana sentenced to "a months
in the Alfred Jail ut the September term
of court. escaped from the Jail today
while the teams coming to get lumber
made is necessary to leave the door open.
McAllister got quite start before his
absence was discovered and although
search has been made about the Alfred
mills all the forenoon and afternoon by
Deputy Sheriff Lester Garvn, Tailor EN-
cry Lttleiield George Williams and Bert
Chadbourne.' he has not been apprehend-
cd. Sight of him was obtained at one
time and thadbourne fired. 1t is not
known whether the shot hit its mark or
not. McAllister had escaped from the
State School for Boys while an inmate
there. Further search will he made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-01
ALLEGED "STICK UPS" connected
WITH SUSPICIOUS FIRE IN TH!|
COUNTY JAIL At PORTLAN

T'nrrland. Nae. Nov. So.-Did Boston
Shorty" an alleged bad man with d,
record all over the country. and Jo-
selh Jackson, the Negro, being held
for completely in the MURDER of Night
Watchman William r. st. John, acting
as rinoieadcrs formulate q plan among
tho more desperate inmates Of the
county Jail to set the building alirc,
with the hope of being able to escape
in the excitement that would ensue?
This is the question that is being
as!.ed of themselves today by county
officials as 4 result of last nights myS-
reriuus fire at the Jail, a fire which
was discovered before it had made any
prcceptible Roadway and extinguished
without having done much damage.
Officials say that all the prisoners
exhibited signs Of restlessness yester
day afternoon and more than once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-01
Reliable Laxative 81
Relieved This Bah
Child Was Badly Constipated
Until Mother Tried
Simple Remedy.

In spite of every care and attention
to diet, children are very apt to pc
come constipated. a condition RESPONSE
BILE for many ills in after life unless
promptly relieved.
Mrs. c. W. Wilson Of Shelbyvllle.
Tenn. had trouble with her baby boy,
Woodrow until she heard of Dr. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin. She writes.
can safely say DR.. Caldwell's syrup
Pepsin is the best remedy of it's KIND
on earth. 1t acts so gently and yet SO
surely Little Woodrow was very badly
constipated and. we could find nothing
that gave relief until we tried your
Syrup Pepsin. which gave immediate
relief
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin ts
compound of simple laxative herbs,
free from opiates or narcotic drugs,
mild in action. positive in effect and
pleasant to the taste. 1t has been
prescribed by DR.. Caldwell for more
than a quarter of a century and can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-01
SHIPPERS ASK
FOR REHEARING
AND ARE DENIED

Washington. Nov. 3o.-Applicatinns
for a re-hearinG Of the case involving
the right Of trunk line railroads to
continue their interest in and opera
tons of steamers on the Great Lakes.
despite the prohibition in the Panama
canal act. were denied today by the
Interstate Commerce Commission The
applications were made by shippers
attorneys, as the railroads declined to
ask rehearing.
The commissions order recurring
the railroads to give up their steamers
is effective Dec. 15 Some officials here
believe the railroads will apply to the
courts for an injunction to restrain
the commission from enforcing the or
der until it can be settled on it's mer-
its. This is believed to be the reason
for the failure Of the railroads to ask
for reopening of the case. The rail-
roads involved include the Pennsylva-
mia. New York Central, Rutland, Erie,
Grand Trunk, Lehigh Valley and
Lackawanna.
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BRAVES SCOUT !
;:M|TCHELuT0 Be
HARVARD COACH
BASEBALL. TEAM

Cambridge Mass. .,ov 30.-The selec-
tion of Fred Mitchell, coach and scout
of the Boston Nationals, as head coach
for the Harvard baseball team was an
nounced by the Harvard Athletic Asso-
citation tonight He is to be engaged for
one year and will succeed p d. Haueh-
ton. the Crimson's football director, who
stepped into the breach caused by the
resignation of Dr. Frank }. Seaton as
baseball coach in the middle of last sea-
son.
Mitchell has gained a reputation in the
coaching branch of professional base
ball His instruction was regarded as a
factor in the success of the Braves
pitching corps in the season of 1914, and
he was said to have assisted largely in
the development of that team.
Manager Stallinss referred TO Mitchell
as his right eye"
Mitchell has played professionally with
the Boston Americans and the Phladel-
phia Americans at pitcner. and with the
New York Americans and Boston Ma
tlOnalS as a catcher