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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-24
HEAVIEST MAILS IN
LOCAL OFFICE RECORD
Carriers And Parcel Wagons
Make Sunday Delivery To
Relieve Congestion
STAMP WINDOWS BUSY

1t is safe to say, according to a
statement made by Postmaster T. J..
Linthicum, that there has never been
the quantity of Christmas mail, both
outgoing and incoming, to pass
through the local postoffice, as there
sthis year Postmaster Linthicum is
at his wits end, especially as money
order clerk Alex Proskey was taken i'll
on Saturday with chill, and has de-
veloped high temperature. so that he
is incapacitated for duty which makes
things doubly hard at this time.
There has been no mail on Motor
route A since Friday as the newly ap-
pointed carrier of this route re-
ported sick at that time, and there is
no one to carry the route. This is a
great hardship on the country folk,
wanting to mail Christmas packages,
and expecting to receive them.
For the first time in the history of
the local Office carriers delivered mail
on Sunday, making an extra delivery
to relieve the congested condition at
the postoffice. Two of the three par
eel post delivery wagons were on the
streets Sunday delivering packages,
and the force at the office were busy
day and night endeavoring to help
matters along
The crowd at the stamp window
keeps one waiting an hour or longer
/ so great is the demand for postage to
send packages. Baskets of mail are
so piled up in the Office that clerks
stumble over them in order to get to
the windows to wait on people in the
Office. The postmaster declares the
quantity of mail exceeds anything on
record at the local postoffice
Merry Christmas
SIX O'CLOCK LEAGUE SERVICE
Under the auspices of the Epworth
league of the First Methodist Episco-
pal church, services will be held at
6 o'clock Christmas morning. Christ
mas carols will be sung and there will
be special music by the Epworth
league choir; Mrs. Maud Biles, leader;
Miss Elizabeth Munroe, pianist.
Assistant Paymaster Percy Bone, u.
S. ~. will sing solo, and there will
be short address by the pastor,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-24
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/natons aH the globe the EVENING CAPITAL Dbhes
extend message of cheer all Of readers everywhere
We there o be home phere this message reaches but ou
be blessed and frightened hh its full share of the joys whch the
the sancty the day and hape hearts filled DHb the spirit OF
good uO taught BY the Great Teacher thousand years
ago. not forgetting happiness those less fortunate than
ourselDes
THr Eurring Capital 3HisEps fnr
all uf its RPanPrH EPrn
4Iarrry Christmas
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-24

Merry Christmas
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-24
NO CAPITAL TOMORROW

Christmas :
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-24
THE CAPITAL

The Best Advertising
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-24

--Merry ChrIstm!
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
RED CROSS NOTES.

The preliminary meeting which
was to have been held Monday after
noon, Sept. Is, at o'clock at the
Red Cross rooms in Union City had
to be postponed on account of rain
until the following Monday at the
same place and at the same time.
Worn tires from automobiles are
still wanted. Leave them at the
Ford garage for the Red Cross.
Mr.. Hoover, chairman of the Bel
gian Relief Work, has issued another
appeal for clothing to be sent for
use during the coming winter. Miss
Birdie Waddell has charge of that
work here and requests donations
any time from Sept 23 to 80 in
elusive. Send articles to the City
Hall. Every kind of garment, for
all ages and both sexes, is urgently
needed. In addition piece goods
light warm canton flannel and other
materials to make clothes for new
born babies, ticking, sheeting, blank
cts, WOODEN goods of any kind, and
shoes of every size are asked for.
Scrap leather is needed for repairing
footwear. Do not send garments of
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
FEELING BLUE TAKE A CAL0TAB
Wonderful How Fine You Feel After
Taking the New Nausealess
Calomel,

If you have not tried Calotabs,
you have delightful surprise await
ing you. The wonderful liver
cleansing and system purifying prop
critics of calomel, the doctors favor
lite among all medicines, may now be
enjoyed without the slightest III
pleasantness. One Calotab at bed
time, with swallow of water, that's
all. No nausea, nor the slightest I'M
pleasant effects. You wake up in
the morning feeling fine, your liver
cleansed, your system purified, and
with hearty appetite for breakfast.
Eat what you please, go where you
please, no restriction of habit or
diet.
Calotabs ere sold only in original,
sealed packages, price thirty-fve
cents. Your druggist recommends
and guarantees Calotabs and will re-
fund your money if you are not de-
lighted with them Advt.)
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
Fl. Leavenworth, Kans.

To all at home: l will answer
your letter received to-day Was
glad to hear from you all again.
This leaves me just fine to-day and
hope to stay this way. Well, mother;
l have lot of responsibility on me
now, as l am spending a thousand
dollars of Uncle Sans money week.
l have about ten statesmen from town
every morning to sell me my sup
plies, so you see am quite busy now.
have my cooks 20 look after, and
the captain calls me in three or four
times a day, SO l am always on the
go somewhere. My next promotion
is to be a second lieutenant, if l ever
do. l never did think l would ever
get this far, but by being a good
soldier l have won the game.
thought when l left home last Feb
ruary that l would always be buck
private, but to-day l am not, so
think you should be proud of me.
Well, l must close for this time;
answer soon and long letter. AS
ever, Your soldier boy,
SGT. JESSE d. WALKER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
The American Flag.

The tribute to the American flag
delivered by DR.. j. B. Anderson in
the park last Thursday, when the
large flag was raised on the huge
flag pole, was masterpiece of lit
erature. DR.. Anderson is natural
orator, graceful and gifted with a
beautiful flow of speech, and is re-
garded by his many admirers as the
greatest orator in Obion County.
He was frequently applauded by the
large crowd during the delivery of
this beautiful address, and. we hope
sometime to have the pleasure of
having him again. A FRIEND.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
Mailing Questionnaires

The mailing of questionnaires to
the registrants between the ages of
10 and SO inclusive was begun We'd
nesday, on the basis of 10 per cent
of the total for each day, and will
continue for nine days thereafter.
Each registrant upon receipt of same
is urged to carefully record his an
swers and return same to the board
within the seven days allowed by
law Careful study before hand
will save you trouble and will very
greatly assist the members of Legal
Advisory Board and their assistants
for this county in aiding you in this
matter. The total ages between 49,
SO for this county is approximately
1850. LOCAL BOARD,
C. w Miles, Jr, Sec.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
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Birthday Party.

Master Robert Calvin Jackson was
at home to his little friends Thurs
day afternoon, Sept IL, the occasion
being his fifth birthday. Quite a
number of little folks enjoyed games
on the lawn until late in the after
noon when they marched into the
dining room while the Edison played
America" The dining room was
all aglow from the five little candles
on the large white cake which was
used as center piece. The cake
was surrounded by miniature SOL
diers and gun boats and the stars
and stripes were seen everywhere.
Delicious refreshments were served
consisting of ice cream and angel
food cake. Tiny flags were used as
favors. Robert Calvin received many
presents and his little friends hope
that they can help him to celebrate
many more birthdays.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

fiimsy material or gaudy coloring,
high-heeled slippers, stiff hats, any
thing containing rubber, books, toys,
nor toilet articles. Remember these
people are buying spool thread by
the yard, paying twenty &epts a piece
for eggs, and everything elese in pro-
portion.
Mrs. Fulton Howard, chairman of
knitting, wishes that the knitters
will make an extra effort to finish
the garments they have on hand and
get them into Red Cross headquarters
by Saturday morning, Sept. 81. She
also desires to express her apprecia-
tion of both the quality and quantity
of work done; and above all, for the
spirit of willingness to make a stand
ard article as prescribed by the great
A. R. G. Anyone wishing to COM
municate with her, call her resi-
dence, phone No. 1853.
Mrs. Napier, treasurer, reports
two donations as follows: A friend,
81; Bethlehem Community Club,
$40. All gifts both large and small
are very much appreciated by the
chapter.
The surgical dressings department
will be opened next week, beginning
with Monday. The allotment this
time calls for two cases of five-yard
rolls. While this work is tedious
and requires much time, we have
never fallen behind in this depart
ment and we want to live up to our
past reputation. Workers, please
take notice and be on hand ready
for work Monday afternoon.
CHAIR. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
WANTED

Motormen and Conductors. Ex-
perienced or inexperienced, perma-
nent, no labor trouble, wages SO to
81 cents per hour, free lodging first
month. Men who have worked one
month or more now making from
So to $4.25 per day. $72 per month
guaranteed, whether you are assign
ed to work or not. Splendid oppor-
tunity of securing permanent situa-
ton that will be very desirable after
the war, when you will be high on
seniority List. 24-tf
MOBILE LIGHT and RAILROAD
CO., Mobile, Ala.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
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Owens-Pannen.

On last Saturday night Mr.. Oscar
Owens and Miss Laura Pannell were
quietly married, Esq. Andy Giffin of
floating The groom is the son of
Marion Owens, of near Gibbs, but
has recently been employed by the
Union Biscuit Co., st. Louis. The
bride is a pretty girl of the Harris
vicinity. The bride and groom are
taking their honeymoon trip in st.
Louis.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
Red Cross.

The Red Cross branch of Rives is
asking everyone who will do so to
bring their scrap iron, old automobile
tires, zinc, copper and rags to Mr..
McDurman. who has kindly con-
sented to receive and dispose of same,
the proceeds to be devoted to the pur-
chase of a town flag.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
Ward-Anderson.

The many friends in Union City
will be particularly interested in the
marriage of Miss Edna Anderson,
which was solemnized at MERGED,
CAL, on the 10th of September. She
was married to H. B. Ward, bust
ness man of that city connected with
the Standard Oil Co. A bridal trip
was taken and announcement of the
fact that they will be at home to
friends after Sept. % was made.
Mrs. Ward has scores of mutual
friends in Union City who send the
warmest greetings. The bride is one
of the finest young women in the
world.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
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Liberal Reward.

Will be paid for the return or any
information that will lead to the re-
covery of gentleman's travelling bag
lost out of car between Cadiz, KY,
and Newbern, Tenn, via Murray and
Fulton, Ky. Bag contained light
gray suit of clothes, shirts, collars
and handkerchiefs marked 3. w. M,
also new 3S Police Positive1Colt pis-
toll. 24-4t
JOHN w. MANN.
Maryanna, Ark.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
C. w. Miles, Jr., Sec.

Among the names credited with
subscriptions and renewals since last
week are: Ben Barnett, Number
Three; Levi l.. Osborne, Camp Fun
ston, Kans.; e. G. Lechenet, Num-
Der Ten; Mrs. B. Flint, Wingo, KY;
H. E. Roberts, F. l.. Cloar, J. l..
Glover, D. w. McKinnis, Number
Three; A. NJ. Shaw, State Line; Pvt.
Jim Johnson, Somewhere in France;
S. r. Bratton, Number Thirteen !;
Hunter Harpole, Number One; r. L.
Vaughn, Number Seven; r. l.. Har-
mond, R. A. Bumpious, Number Ten ;
Hardy Petty, Number Four; Mrs. w.
P. Hughes, Fulton; Mrs. Chester Err
win, Dyersburg; Jasper d. Keen,
Martin; Ben Hughes, F. G.. Cunning
ham, Mrs. B. F. Beckham, c. c..
Hubbs, city; r. X. Fisher, Number
One; A. d. Keller, Frankfort, Kans.
VIM. Boydson, Fulton; T. G. Marlin,
j. A. Wright, w. P. Shore, j. M.
Fisher, Rives; Mrs. Callie Smith,
Number Twelve; w. F. Ferguson,
Number Two; F. W. Tucker, Long
mont, Colo; H. A. Norton, Mo-; S.
P. Thompson, Dyersburg; G. w.
Stovall, Number Seven.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
Spelling Match.

A Blue Back book spelling match
will be given at Harris Friday even
ing, Oct. 4. Principal spoilers will
be four score years. Sales of needle
work and useful articles will be held.
Refreshments served. Funds given
to Rcd Cross. Admission 10 cents.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
Lecture on Mission Work.

Mrs. Johanna Alexander will be at
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
in Union City on Monday afternoon
and will give a talk on the work of
missions, followed with the organi-
zation of the work in the church.
Public cordially invited.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
5 5 s
Digger.

A marriage that came as COM
plete surprise to their many friends
occurred Saturday afternoon when
Miss Lara Davidson became the bride
of Mr.. Fred M. Digger.
The young people went to Hick-
man Saturday, accompanied by the
brides sister, Miss Lena Davidson,
and were quietly married by Rev.
Douglas, pastor of the Methodist
Church in Hickman.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Davidson, and is one
of Obion's most charming and popu-
lar young ladies. The groom re-
Gently came to Obion from Memphis,
and is connected with the Morgan
Engineering Co., and is an excellent
young man.-Obion County Enter
prise.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
Marriage Licenses.

Herbert Jones and Dele Hill.
Jas. Edward Gray and Stella Monk
Clarence Tuck and Marjorie
Thompson.
Oscar Singley Owens and Laurie
f. Powell.
Dewey G. Lawrence and Alice G.
Irby.
Bonnie Davis and Bette Brown.
Sam Damron and Zelma Dodson.
Ed Gordon and Ada Carthell.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
Card of Appreciation.

To the registrars and helpers In
the registra tion of Sept. IL, 1918:
l desire to express to each one Of
you my appreciation and thanks for
the loyal and Splendid service rem
dered to this board and to your coun-
ty ON registration day. EGch one of
you responded willingly and ncbly,
and your efforts and patriotism al
lowed me to report to the authorities
that this huge task of registering
3,1S7 men was accomplished easily,
without friction or trouble and with
out one cent of expense to our Gov
eminent. To eech and everyone who
aided in any way in accomplishing
this splendid task, I desire to thank
you most sincerely.
G. w. MILES, JR.
Secretary Local Board.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

LOST-Probably during the spring
chautauqua a three-quarter length
lady's gray coat, belonging to a suit.
Suitable reward will be given to
finder. Call Mrs. Sid Wiley, r. F. d.
No. 2, Union City. 26-1t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
Farm for Sale or Rent.

will sell my farm of 100 acres at
a bargain if sold at once. Part cash,
balance on good terms. If rented
the applicant must give reference.
Would like to rent so as to have 35
acres sown to clover and grass and
35 acres planted to corn. Good s.
room house, fences, water, etc. Write
for further information.
]. H. SLOWER,
26tf Elbridge, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

Having scld my garage, want to
rent my hitch, feed and livery barn;
also have four 1917 model Ford
Touring cars in good shape, for SALE
-Reece Alexander. 25-4t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

table was covered with a hand en-
broidered and crochet spread and
stands of roses and jack beans.
The guests were Misses Ruth Crit
fin, Nellie Miner, Linda Poore, Win
ME Mai Corum, Rachael McMurry,
Alberta Roland, Allie Harpole, Ella
Marshall, Dovio Barham and Mary
Emma Holt, Messrs. George Crabtree,
Charlie Roberts, Joe Powell, IRVINE
Shelter, Sammy and Robert Corum,
]. d. Holt, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Roberts,
Mr.. and Mrs. Algie B. Hale and son.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
IS s
School Friend Entertained.

Misses Lou Lou and Elsie Mott
honored their friend, Miss Grace
Glover, who left Monday for jack
son to enter Union University, with a
delightful party Thursday evening at
the home near the city.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

FOR SALE-Hampshir boars.
good, nice thrifty stock. Prices
right. Call Cumberland Phone
1901, or write w. E. Williams, R. F.
D. No. /, Water Valley, KY. 23-4t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Bunking Party.

Miss Mary Wayne Naylor enter
tanned several of her friends with a
bunking party last Friday night.
Those present were Misses Martha
Herring, Floy Kirby, Margaret Tur-
ner, Sara Holt, Alice Lee Reynolds,
Kathleen Arnold, Maxine Webster,
MoZelle Reeves.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
CHAIR. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE.

Swellings of the flesh caused by
Inflammation, cold, fractures of the
bone, toothache, neuralgia or rheu-
matism can be relieved by applying
BILLIARDS SNOW IMMINENT. 1t
should be we'll rubbed in over the
part affected It's great healing and
penetrating power eases the pain, re-
duces swelling and restores natural
conditions. Price -25c, soc and $1.00
per bottle. Sold by Oliver Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

WANTED-We buy and pay cash
for country sides, shoulders and
hams.-Cash Grocery Co., Union
City. 23-tf
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
Entertained.

Mr. and Mrs. Arch Barham enter
aimed at their home Wednesday
svening in honor of George Crabtree
yho has enlisted in the navy and
eft Thursday for Norfolk, Va. Ferns
nd the seasons flowers we're used
18th artistic effect in the decorations
uruout the house. Games and music
rhre enjoyed, especially Miss Ruth
Afiffin added very much pleasure to
Id evening with her music and sing
:. Later a salad and ice course
S served in the dining room. The
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
Miss Mays Entertains.

The members of the music club
were delightfully."- entertained at So
cial tea on Wednesday afternoon of
last week by Miss Willie Belle Mays.
A delicious salad course was served.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

FOR SALE-One good horse and
wagon cheap; also one automobile
See j. c. Burdick, Jr., Phone 1856.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms.
Call 513J. 26tf
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE CHEAP-A nice 7-room
residence on Exchange strect.-R.
L. Cummings. 13tf
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

ST-GcRtlcman's gold ring.
square box mounting, dark tiger eye
set. Return to r. H. Caldwell and
receive reward. 26-1t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

WANTED-To buy second hand
heating stove. Call this Office.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

ROOMS AND LODGING-Two
school girls wanted in private home
Mrs. Kate Richards. :. ........
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

Spectacles in black case.
last Friday in Union City. Reward
for return to w. L. Keifer, 1904
Massachusetts, st., Lawrence, Kans.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-09-20

Autumn hats shown in all the
popular styles at Mrs. Arms.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-18

those two spins. If l had gotten into
one close to the ground l would have
been "out of luck" probably, for I
would have used the common method
of recovering from a tail spin" A
fellow learns something new every
time he goes up. That was one of the
most valuable lessons l have learned
for several weeks.
Well, we did a few "Eimmelmanns,
a falling leaf" a tight spiral and a
"loop," then pancaked down to within
three hundred feet of a house and
barn and did fg1re "S's" about them
for a few minutes. Figure "8's" are
splendid practice and I always prac-
tice them when l get a chance. All
the surrounding fields were suitable
for landing so l flew around several
miles within a few feet of the ground
visiting all the farmers in the vicini-
ty and waving to the women and
children at home.
Now and then we dived at an auto
mobile or "zoomed" a house or barn
and simply had a good time in gener-
al. On our way home I practiced fore
ed landings. We would rise to about
1000 feet and I would suddenly cut
my gun and tell the observer that my
motor was dead and to pick out field
to land in. He would pick out a iield
and I would try to land in it, touch
! ing my wheels on the ground but not
slowing down my machine any. Some
times it is difficult to get out of a
! field that you can get into easily
Coming in we lodged two sausage
balloons and made a nice three point
landing in front of our hangar We
were gone minutes and the obsarv.
er said it was the best ride he had
received.
Well. that is the average days work
for US here though usually we have to
stay close to the field and do nothing
but straight flying 1t is quite a re-
lief to get away a few miles and see
what you can do. The stunts" l did
are done by practically all the pilots
now in training and are so common
that they are rarely mentioned about
the field unless some one thinks he
has discovered a new 'kink" in them
With the Kaiser's armies on the
run and winter coming on l am begin
ming to doubt whether or not I'll ever
get across. However. if I don't I can
say that l fought in Texas during the
summer OF 1918 and no one will say
that | didn't bear my full burden OF
the war. The influenza has left me
| alone so far and I'm not offering any
unnecessary inducements to he
plague. l would like to have a few
days leave Of absence" now to talk
over the cost finding etc, with you
but probably will have to wait until
an armistice is signed.
Would be glad to hear from you and
hope you will remember me to Mrs
Barber and Florence and the boys in
the office
Sincerely yours.
Kirby.