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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04
Auto Tax Money.

To the citizens of Obion County:
In The Commercial of last week
there was a meeting of the citizens
called for the first Monday in Feb
ruary at the courthouse in Union
City to consider the question of
disposing of the road money to be
derived from the automobile tax"
The writer suggested hat there
were plenty of roads in the county
that could be improved with this
money, but it is desired to have a
consensus of opinion on the subject"
Certainly we agree with him, both
in regard to there being room for
improvement of roads, and to the
right of the taxpayer and voter to
say where this money shall be used.
We should like to urge the voters
to be present on this date.
Every civil district should have
it's prorata of this money. The
most important road to every citizen
in the county is the road by his or
her farm. If there be one dollar, or
one bushel of gravel to be expended
on the road, by taxation, they should
have their proportional part. This
being the road travelled to their
neighbors, to church, to market and
even to the county site. Their chill
dren travel this road daily to and
from the district school, This alone
makes it, by far, the most impor-
tant road to each individual. 1t has
been rumored that this fund may be
applied to the road or roads leading
directly from one county site to an
other. We are forever against any
such proposition. Why should the
people near the county site have a
better road than the MAJ living in
the remote part of the county? If
a voter living fifteen or twenty miles
from the county site can get in two
or three miles of the place, he can
walk that far. Do the people living
near the town want better roads
than their prorata of taxes will
build? Let them go down in their
pockets and build them. Don't rob
the remote taxpayer. We urge again
that voters be present the first Mon
day, and if each district cannot get
prorata Of this money, let us
question the constitutionality of the
law, which provides for this tax.
Should it be found constitutional,
then it is also an imposition on the
citizen, as we'll as the automobile
owner, who lives in the remote dis
tricts. Let your influence be used
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04
Death of w. T. Witherington.

or Mr.. Witherington his pastor Of
fers the following:
He won his way into the hearts and
lives OF those with whom he associated.
His was very simple life. He pro-
fessed faith in Christ in August OF IT
and united with the Walnut Grove Bap-
fist Church in Gibson County. When
he came here he at once became active
in the church. He loved his church
and was among the most faithful. He
loved his home aud was a good father
and husband. Too much of good can
not DE said of him. he suffered for
some months before his departure, but
always bore it with patience and forti-
tude. Shortly before his death | called
in the home and talked with him about
the future. 1t was an inspiration to
hear him talk of going home" He
has gone to the better country" where
there are no more suffering or sorrow
or tears or death, for the former things
are passed away" He leaves a wife,
three children, three brothers, and three
sisters. May his mantle of piety fall
upon the loved ones who remain.
HIS PASTOR.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04
Death of Mrs. Clara Edwards.

Mrs. Clara Edwards. widow OF the
late Dr. T. ]. Edwards, whose death
occurred here about sixteen years
ago. died OF apoplexy Tuesday after
noon, Feb. /, 1916. al her beauti-
full suburban home. Whirmantha.
after an illness OF only about TWEEN
ty-four hours Mrs. Edwards was
stricken at home on Monday after
noon at 2 O'Clock and died Tuesday
afternoon at 2.
Mrs. Edwards was about 66 years
OF age. the daughter OF John Bird.
of Birds Point, Mo-. her parents dy-
ing when she was. girl. She then
lived in the home of Mrs. Stevens
at Birds Point, the latter a sister
of Mrs. II. A. Pierce. this city. Mrs.
Edwards was educated in a convent.
She was born OF Catholic parents
and from childhood she was devout
ir her religion. In 1872 she was
united in marriage to DR.. Tom Ed
wards, who was then attaining some
fame as an oculist, afterwards be-
coming one OF the most noted in his
profession the world over.
Three children were born to the
union, ID. A. Edwards meeting death
accidentally in the summer of 1914
Mrs Birdie X. Parks, wife of L. S.
Parks, and Harry T. Edwards are
the survivors. Mrs. Edwards is also
survived by a sister, Mrs. Ben Hunt
er, of Kentucky, a brother, Andrew
Bird, of Tampa, Fla, and a niece,
Mrs. r. P. Whitesell, this city.
Except for two years in California
with Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Parks, Mrs.
Edwards has been a resident of this
city since her marriage. There
were many sides to her noble and
beautiful character. She was almost
entirely occupied with her home and
it's sacred environments, but with
those who had the pleasure of her
acquaintance she was indeed sweet
ly generous and kind. The noblest
and best impulses actuated her life,
and all these were adorned with a
charm and grace of ideal woman
hood. The passing of the good wo-
man is an irreparable sorrow, and
the entire community bows it's head
in sympathy with the bereaved.
Services were held at the Catholic
Church in the city yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, led by the pastor,
Father Maurath, assisted by Father
OHallon, of Jackson.
The remains were laid away at
East View by the side of her dis
tinguished husband, with beautiful
floral tributes as an expression of
love and esteem from many friends.
The pail bearers were Judge w.
H. Swiggart, Harris Parks, r. A.
Pierce, A. L, Garths Walter Howell
Morris Beasley, Geo. P. Moody, w.
p. Bradshaw. The ushers were
Frank P. Glass and Harry Harper.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04
Died in Mayheld.

Mrs. Elizabeth Coulter, aged Sc, died
at 80 Thursday afternoon at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Jeff T. Allcock,
in Mayfeld. She had been in declining
health for some time, superinduced by
advanced age and her death was ex-
pected She was the widow of N. A.
Coulter, who died at their home four
miles east of Mayfield about seven years
ago. They had lived on this farm for
probably 63 years. Mrs. Coulter was
born in Obion County, Tenn. She
leaves scores of relatives, besides the
many friends, to lament her passing
away.-Clinton, Gazette.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04
U.vERIAx ACTS SURELY,
SAFELY.

Inst because you are feeling the i'll
effects Of a torpid liver is no excuse for
buyine a harmful medicine that has
brought physical decay to thousands.
calomel Is dangerous and as everyone
Knows has very disagreeable and weak
an;no after effects. Medical science has
found natural vegetable remedy
GRTGSBY'S LIV YER LAX - that
thoroughly cleanses the liver and bow
els without causing any bad feeling.
children can take it with perfect safety.
Every bottle guaranteed. 5oc and 81 a
hottie. None genuine without the like
ness and signature of L. X. Grigsby
For sale by divers Red Cross Drug
Store ADV,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to in all its stages
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional dis
ease. requires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn, thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease and giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have so much
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure
Send for list of testimonials.
Address: F. J, CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04
Announcements.


COCHRAS-WC are authorized 20 announce j.
l.. Cochran q candidate for the Senate branch
Of the Tennessee General Assembly. TO repre-
sent the counties Of Weakiey. Obion aud Lake.
subject 10 the action Of the Democratic party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04
Special Notice.

wish my friends and patrons to know
that am no longer associated with the
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in
Union City, but am offering my serv-
ices as private nurse. Am very CRATE
full for the patronage and support so
generously given me, and take this
method also OF returning my sincere
thanks. Soliciting your further favors,
am, Yours respt.,
MRS. r. M. WILLIAMS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04
For Floater.

GRIFFIN.-We are authorized to announce DIR.
J. Frank Griffin as a candidate for Pictorial
Representative in the Tennessee General As
sembly. TO represent the counties of Dyer. Lake
and Obion. subject TO the action Of the Demo
cratic party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04
THE NAYLOR F
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our heartfelt
and thanks to each and
every one who showed us such kindness
during the sickness and death of our
loved one, w. 7. Witherington. Nav
we mention especially DIR. Blanton and
Bro. Drake.
MRS. w. 7. WITHERINGToN.
BETHEL WITHERINGToN.
ELSIE WITHER1NGToN.
G. F. WITHERINGToN.
MRS. ]. B. FLOYD.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04
Card of Thanks.

To the neighbors and friends and
especially DR.. Bond, who were so
kind in their attention during the
long confinement and death of our
mother and grandmother, do we ex-
tend our thanks and appreciation,
and May Gods richest blessings be
showered upon them.
Respectfully,
THE NAYLOR FAMILY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04

with our representative for its re-
peal.
Hoping you will find space for
this. Respectfully.
A VOTER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04

A scald, burn, or severe cut heals
slowly if neglected. The family that
keeps bottle OF BALLARD'S SNOW
LINIMENT on hand is always pre-
pared for such accidents. Price 25c.
SOC and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by Oil
ver's Red Cross Drug Store. -Ady.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-04

what are you making thereg"
THAT final analysis you've heard 50
much about, answered the chemist.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-05
STRENGTH BRINGS FAITH

IAN important man in the COM
munity, is the agent representing the
fire insurance companies: 1t is with
him the people deal and it's his In
tegrity that wins the business" said
the Judge to the Colonel as he was
fling some insurance policies. Il al
ways go to Harrison l, Norton AIS
Main. Phone 194-W By sheer merit,
close and careful application to bust
ness, courtesy and comprehensive
knowledge Of the insurance business
in all its branches. he has built up
a large business and gained the con-
fidence and respect of his patrons.
You can place implicit confidence in
policies written by him. He writes
contracts SO plainly that anyone can
understand them. He represents the
largest, strongest and safest fire in.
surance companies in the world" He
does a general insurance business,
writing policies on fire, life. health,
accident, employers litbility automo-
biles, plate glass, tornadoes, etc. Ii
you insure with Harrison /. Norton
you can not lose. Attend to 1t now.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-05

tine day will soon be here and Girls
wold's is just the place where you can
find the largest, finest and most ele-
CANT line of Valentines; an assert
ment that will suit all fancies. In
stationery he can fit out any Office or
supply the finest linen make for Soc
ial correspondence or wedding invita-
tons" Hold on" cried the doctor.
you'll make me crazy, how can one
store hold all those goods?" Well
said the Colonel. "They are all there
and more besides. He carries all de-
scriptions of athletic goods that de-
velop muscle and promote health;
his stock of hunters outfits, includes
camp kits, tents, flash lights, knives,
thermos bottles and ammunition Of
all kinds. hunters clothing, jerseys,
sweaters and everything Nimrod re-
quires to shoot a squirrel or bring
down a bear. He has been for the
last quarter OF century agent for
Dupont's powder and dynamite. You
and ] will be going fishing next spring
and Griswold can furnish everything
disciple of Isaac Walton needs to
lure the finny tribe from their secret
hiding places; his flies will fool the
fishes every time"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-05
AN EXACT FIT

Pride in dress is the first step
toward gaining the respect OF your as
sociates," said the doctor at is
wise to have your clothes made ex.
pressly for you. from faultless fab
RIGS by that artist of merchants-a
mechant tailor always go to c.
w. Peterson. 425 Main street, phone
206-M He is a tailor OF class, an ar
tistic designer, an expert cutter, an
exact filter, can mould clothes to any
form and possesses the art of fitting
forms that are not perfect in line or
contour A suit made by him will
possess distinctive tone of ele-
gance. preserve your individuality,
represent that elusive thing called
style and appeal to you as much
through fitness as through fit. c. w.
Peterson carries large assortment
Of the latest patterns in woolens and
worsted and he can assist you
making harmonious selection i'll
color and design. Let c. w. Peterson
make your spring suit and you will be
as well dressed as any man you
meei.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-05
Home Trade---Slogan Of Bennington Booster Club

around The Bennington County
National Bank is closely allied
to Benningtons prosperity and
has been a valuable aid to
it's steady and healthful growth.
Every worthy movement for the
towns Improvement has received its
endorsement and support. 1t has been
a valuable aid to business men for it
not only affords them safe deposit
tory for their money, but can render
valuable advice regarding financial
matters and business methods. The
check book is the safety valve con-
trolling commercial transactions. A
bank account is the guardian of the
home" The high standing, reliabili-
ty and safety of the Bennington Coun-
ty National Bank can be easily un-
derstood when we consider the sterl-
ing integrity and financial ability of
its officers and board of directors.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-05
SWEETS TO The SWEET

"Will not all that Candy make the
children sck?" asked his wife of the
Colonel, as the contents of a big box
OF chocolate creams were rapidly dis
appearing among several grandchil-
llren mot that candy for | bought
1t OF Chris SAWS, 439 Main street,
phone 331-M and stood by while he
made it. He guarantees all the
candy he makes or sells as absolutely
pure, as he uses only the purest ma.
terial, fresh, pure, rich cream, sweet
creamery butter. the highest grade
sugar, the finest fiavoring and made
in 4 kitchen scrupulously clean, where
al sanitary precautions are OBJ.
served" Physicians say, Give the
little ones plenty of pure taffy and
butter scotch and there will be less
use, of Cod Liver Oil" The front part
OF the store is elegantly decorated
and devoted to the display of the
sweetest, richest, freshest and most
delicious specimens of the confect.
toner's art. while the rear room is fit.
ted up as a coy parlor, where delici.
Gus ice cream and refreshing hot
drinks are served. Drop in after the
movies and drink cup of his delect-
able chocolate. served with waters
and whipped cream. The Christmas
holidays are past. but the kids like
candy any old time, and the young
ladies' appreciate a gift of box OF
his incimparable chocolates and de-
licious bon-bons any day in the year.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-05
PROPHECY

among the many men who help
build up city or county. there are
none, more important than the realty
man, said the judge. He is the
prophet of the community. He sees
into the future by the light of pres
ent conditions and future possibili-
ties. He arouses the enthusiasm of
others and waste places become beau.
tiful gardens, surrounded by happy
homes Among those who have as
sisted in the marvellous prosperous
growth of Bennington none have
been more active than Charles N.
Powers, Bennington County Savings
Bank Building, who deals in all de-
scriptions of real estate, valuable
lots, fine residences, factory sites.
and farm lands; his facilities for
farm exchanges are unexceIled. his
knowledge OF values. locations and
productiveness enables purchasers
to ascertain, to a great extent, what
returns may be expected from their
purchase. He is conceded to be .ex.
ceilent authority on the value of city
and country property. He is an ad.
vocate OF home ownership and stands
ever ready to assist house seekers.
Home ownership is city built upon
a rock, it will weather every gale.
He is also a careful and reliable Loan
Agent.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-05
THE SUMS ONLY RIVAL

DR.. Elliot thus describes electricity
Carrier of light and heat--destroyer
of time and space--bearer of words
and voice over land and seattle
greatest servant Of man--itself UNI
known--it has put all things under
it's feet" quoted the Judge, when the
friends were talking about evolution
in light from the tallow candle of
their boyhood days. The genius OF
man has harnessed this unknown
power and made it do his bidding.
The utilization of electricity has
created new profession--the cleo
tric;an; it Is not trade, but
science and calls for skill, experience
and thorough knowledge OF cleo
trical energy" Nichols and Warren,
528 Main street. Phone 440, are we'll
qualified to meet all the requirements
Of this exacting profession. They
will wire your house and execute all
kinds Of electrical work They will
furnish you with brilliant chandeliers.
variegated globes and shades of
beautiful tints and the greatest bless
ings that electricity has brought,
the domestic tools that tighten a
woman's labors and bring back the
roses, smiles and songs OF her girl
hood days; fiat irons, travelling irons,
chatting dishes. coffee percolators,
bread coasters and warmers, electric
fans, motors and all other electrical
supplies.
Buy an electric washing machine
of Nichols and Warren and abolish
the wash board and back-ache in
your home, An electric vacuum
cleaner will not only remove dirt but
microbes. Nichols and Warren
carry all descriptions of gas supplies,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-05
BEAUTY AND UTILITY COMBINED

Furniture comes next to love in
making the home happier and Nv
able" said the Colonel. Make your
home castle of enjoyable surround
ings. 1t pays. When You buy fur
niture. buy good furniture. That's
why you should go to The Walbridge
Store, George A. Parker, 525 Main
street, Phone 22-J which for many
years has been Bennington's leading
furniture store
He not only understands the COM
mercial part of his business but its
artistic features, articles he recon-
mends will create in your home an
atmosphere of elegance and refine
ment. His stock embraces large
line of medium priced goods Of high
grade and great assortment OF rich,
elegant. furniture, representing the
latest artistic specimens of the cabi-
net makers art. Look over his bed
room stock.--brass beds. iron beds,
beds of choice woods of the highest
grades at attractive prices. Buy
his McDougall Kitchen Cabinet, the
greatest domestic economizer of time,
labor and money. The stork has
whispered that their baby carriages
and go-carts are just the thing for the
comfort and health of the babies. !,
Be sure and examine his splendid
line of stoves and ranges; particular.
ly the Acorn gas and coal combina-
ton range. A woman will be as joy
full and as songful as lark when she
| cooks with this range. You will be as
warm and as snug as a bug in rug
with one OF his heating stoves.
George A. Parker Is agent for Sher.
win and Williams paints and varnish
IN the spring. the thrifty house own
er takes in hand pot of paint and
investigates bare places. just to
daub it where it amt. II is better
to buy OF The Walbridge store, than
to wish you had.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-05
SAFETY FIRST

The banks of our country have
been powerful factors in creating the
said the Judge when the friends were
talking about financial matters and
the high standing and absolute safety
of the Bennington County National
Bank, corner Main and South streets.
The movement of crops. lumber,
minerals and the extension of bust.
ness enterprises have been the result
of money loaned by banks on ample
security. Banks are the financial ar.
teries in which flows the golden food
that extends life, vigor, progress, pros
perity to the business organism and
makes the wheels of commerce go
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-02-05
WONDERLAND,


The Colonel and his friends had
spent pleasant evening at the Zen
nington opera house and were, talk
ing about the wonderful improvement
that has been made in motion pictures
and the vast amount of money invest.
ed in this modern industry. when
Judge said, the motion picture has
created a world of its own; it. is a
fairy land of enchanting beauty and
dazzling splendor." 1t is an accurate
and reliable historian: it is traveller
that brings the whole world before
us and reveals the scenic effects, won
ders, curiosities, industries and Gus.
toms OF all chimes; it is interpreter
of that which is best in literature: il
represents the most brilliant talent in
histronic art; it is the greatest edu-
Gator of modern times. 1t is the won
der of wonders The marvel of the
marvellous! We have in Bennington
a high class theatre devoted to the
display OF all that is best in animated
photography. 1t is The Bennington
Opera House. The proprietors C. A.
Wood and Co, c. A. Wood and ]. n.
vicinity, each night, the brightest and
most fascinating photo-plays known
to the motion picture world. They
exhibit the world famous dramas.
tragedies, comedies performed by
world famous actors. Tuesday, Feb.
Sth will be exhibited at the Benning-
ton opera house five reel photo-play
called THE Heart of the Blue Ridge"
from the World Film Corporation. 1t
features Clara kimball Young, one of
the movies brightest stars. The story
reflects the atmosphere of the noun
tains and as the characters are all
native to the soil it is replete with
human interest from the commence
ment to the climax, where truth
triumphs and crime is punished. The
people of Bennington will have an OBJ
portunity in the week commencing
February 21st to laugh and grow fat
at the dashing, rushing, mirth provok-
ing attraction. Romans Big Musical
Review The Tea Party. The largest
and best minstral company in the
country, Neil O'Brien's minstrals
will be at the Bennington Opera
House in the near future. The Ben
nington Opera House is one of the
finest in the state. and possesses the
largest stage; it is on the ground
floor, coy and comfortable. The ex-
perienced capable theatrical mana
gers G. A. Wood and j. H. Whitney
are just the men to please the people
in superior attractions.