davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-10-04
Death of Mrs. Ki Miles.

The death of Mrs. HI Miles was
reported here last week, taking place
at the home of the deceased at Tren-
ton, KY, on the I'd of September.
The news reaches Union City and
old-time friends with sorrow, and
the Christian Church and Aid So
ciety, of which bodies Mrs. Miles was
faithful member, in special session
tender their heartfelt sympathy to
the bereaved family. Numbers here,
who knew Mrs. Miles, will stop to
shed a tear over the memory of their
friend. Death knows no tender tie
and respects no earthly generation.
The lofty, the low, the gifted, the
humble must go. 1t is impossible to
speak of Mrs Miles character in
this short sketch. Her life was made
up of golden deeds, while to eternity
is left the pleasure of unfolding the
richness of her untarnished life. In
letter from her daughter, Miss
Stella Miles, she says her mother
never forgot Union City and her hap
py home there. Why should we fear
to die? 1t is not the death we die
but the life we have lived that
counts. Blessed are the dead that
die in the Lord"
MRS. FELIX MOORE.
MRS. JOINER.
MRS. c. E. TREVATHAN.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-10-04
COMMERCIAL SUBSCRIBERS

The Commercial has mailed large
number of notices to its subscribers,
to all those in particular who are be-
hind to pay up in advance. This Is
done for the purpose Of complying
with Government orders, which make
it necessary to discontinue the paper,
as stated elsewhere, not later than
three months after expiration of sub
scription.
Of course that does not prevent
anyone from stopping when the time
is out, but simply shows what IS
necessary in case they want to con-
tinue the paper.
Now, our subscribers will be Of
fered from now until the first Of
January to renew at 81 per year.
After that the subscription may be
raised to $3.50 to meet the rapid ad-
vances in cost of material and labor.
Please renew now if possible and
help us to obey the Government rul-
ings as well as to offer you an op-
portunity of renewing at the old sub
scription price.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-10-04
From France.
Camp Merritt, N. j.

Dear Brother Farris: Yours of
July received and contents noted
with much pleasure. Such a frank
letter it was that l felt, after read
ing it, just like l had conversed with
you in person. Some letters are like
people-so cold and austere, but
yours are pregnant with real 100
per cent friendship. Just like your
addresses to our school, so unassum-
ing and real. Such letters are re-
ceived with pleasure.
l am grateful to you for the list
of names and addresses and shall
certainly do my best to look the fell
lows up. l haven't met soul from
Union City since leaving Texas, with
the exception of Oliver Dahnke, who
is in England.
| am in convalescent depot now
recovering from an operation for ap-
pendicitis. / have been here and in
hospital since July 20. l landed in
France one day and went to hospital
the next. Rather hard luck, but
still 1 can't kick. ] expect ITO rejoin
my unit next week and am pleased
at the prospect of an early meeting
with the boys. We are just like one
big family. The fellows over here
are certainly proud of the way you
folks are meeting issues. We are
convinced that nothing will stand be-
tween you and us and with such as
surance we. can do no moro than our
duty. Rest assured, dear sir, that
we are in this fight to win and win
we shall. Failure would be unbear-
able.
will be glad to forward my pho
tograph when l have reached my
unit and shall feel honored to have
it on the Honor Roll" In the mean
time am Yours faithfully,
RUSSELL E. RANKIN.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-10-04
From France.

Mrs. M. E. Winston, Jackson,
Tenn.-Dear Madam: Having made
the acquaintance of your grandson,
Roy Page, a soldier of the 9th In
fantry, when his battalion was camp
ed here for instructions during nine
months of last winter, am taking
the liberty of writing to you after
leaving here. Roy sent no news of
himself from time to time, but after
the battle in the month Of July, in
which our brave allies distinguished
themselves, VIC have no more news
from him. So many soldiers have
became victims of duty that we ask
ourselves in this great battle-"what
has become of tho brave young lad
that we knew so WE'LL, We hope he
is still safe and enjoying good
health" but since we have heard
nothing from him, am writing to
you to learn news of him. Roy was
good, brave comrade, whom we re-
ceived with pleasure each evening in
our home. He passed many pleasant
hours with us before going to sleep
in his quarters.
You know, madam, of the great
esteem and enthusiasm that the peo-
pie of France feel for those brave,
courageous soldiers who have come
so far to defend us. Mover can we
be sufficiently grateful to your coun-
try for the grand part that it has
taken in this sad war, which has so
oppressed us for four years. What
you have done for us is sublime. We
admire you and it is to you that we
owe everything. Many American
soldiers have thought to find here,
so long as their stay in France ex-
listed, new family, and we are hap
Ply to do all in our power to make
them feel some of the comforts and
gentleness of the homes they have
left. When they are so far away
from their loved ones, as many others
have done with other boys, we in
vited Roy to pass his time when not
on duty with us, and it was with
great pleasure that we received him.
am closing this letter in hopes of
receiving a favorable reply. l ox-
tend to you, madam, my sincere re-
spects and good wishes.
Madamoiselle Mathilda Paisson.
Sonlancourt sur de Manzon Hte
Marine, France.
P. S. am writing to you, madam,
because Roy has spoken of you and
often wished that l would write you
little letter in French and to know
this would give him a great deal. of
pleasure.
s. A letter written to Roy Pages
grandmother by French girl in
France.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-10-04
Soldiers Letter.

! My Dear Mother: How are you
all? Fine, hope. l am o. K. / am
still here at the same place and don't
know when we will leave here. We
may leave airy day. We wont know
till the time comes They will only
give us few minutes to get ready
when they get ready for us to leave.
My company has gone and If we
don't go with some other company
we will still stay here, 1 guess. l
don't intend to get mad about going
over, for 1 like this place. l am
willing to stay here until the war is
over and help do anything to help
Uncle Sam win this war, for we
need to win and we are going too.
/ am going to do all l can and l will
help to make all | can when l get
home, and l hope that will be soon.
l am not dissatisfied very much, but
l would like to see my sweet mother
and all the rest and also my sweet
little wife. l know you all love me
and l love you all, and there's no
use of us worrying about each other,
for we will see each other soon.
l still have lots of friends and
want to gain more, for they are
something good to have, and as long
as you have friends you will get by
all right. They are almost like
brothers here, except some big heads.
But we don't have anything to do
with them. Most of them are all
right. We just help the ones that
help us. We have one in our crowd
we have some fun with. He is
broke and we help him. His folks
sent him some money but he thinks
someone else gets his mail. He is a
good boy and we tell him we are
going to carry him home with us
when the war is over. Did you all
get my pictures l sent last week?
guess you did. l had better close. |
l will write again soon. Give my love |
to all and tell little brother hello |
and l am coming home when the war
is over. With love. Your son,
EDGAR FORESTER.
Camp Merritt, N. j.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-10-04
Death of Mr.. NJ. Glasscock.

One of the well known citizens OF
Union City, Mr.. MELVIN Glasscock,
died at his home on Exchange street
last Saturday, September %, 1918,
at noon. Mr.. Glasscock's illness be-
gan last March, in fact he had not
been feeling well for nearly year.
Organic heart trouble was the i'm
mediate cause of death.
Melvin Glasscock was the son of
Spencer and Nancy Glasscock. He
was born in the Pleasant Hill vicini-
ty May 10, 1S49. For a few years
probably when he was a young man
he resided at Troy. In 1872 he moved
to Lake County and for twenty years
he served the people of that county
as County Court Clerk. He was also
engaged for some time in the ca
pacity of bookkeeper and secretary
for Jas. c. Harris, whose land hold
ings and property interests were very
large.
In 1886 Mr.. Glasscock was united
in marriage to Miss Laura Neville at
Tiptonville. One daughter, Mrs.
Cecil Moss, survives this union. Mrs.
Glasscock died in 1912. In the
family, however, were reared num-
Der of young people. In 1898 they
moved to Union City and in the home
then were, Mr.. and Mrs. Glasscock,
Miss Lala Belle Shelton, now Mrs.
0. B. Radebaugh Nashville; Miss
Ida Louise Clark, afterwards Mrs.
Chas. Dietzel (deceased); Miss Pearl
Chambers, now Mrs. Bruce Scoggin,
Huntington Park, CAL; Bryan Park,
and their own daughter, Miss Bessie,
now Mrs. Cecil Moss, this city.
In the home Mr.. Edward Mark
ham, nephew, also spent a few
years of his life, and it was indeed
and in truth happy home, where
God reigned and hearts beat kind
and true.
In all eight children were reared
to manhood and womanhood with
Mr.. and Mrs. Glaoscock, all of them
probably related by family ties.
Mr.. Glasscock became a member of
the Methodist Church in 1888, and
has since then been true and loyal
to his faith. For many years he was
chairman of the board of stewards in |
the church in Union City. Melvin
Glasscock was one of Gods noble
men. He was always man of kind
and generous impulses. He was in
nately man of the highest sense of |
honor and integrity. He was warm
hearted and friendly and enjoyed the |
association of his friends. He did
not care for political and public hon
ors and avoided the strife of local
affairs. He preferred the even tenor
of his own quiet way, and in this
sphere he was q Chesterfield,
prince.
Mr.. Glasscock loved his family
WIN hlo WIN L. was
his shrine and his friends q treasure.
He had accumulated some of the
worlds goods, but those he shared
even lavishly, with his own
people. The devotion of husband
and wife marked happy marriage,
and when death removed his sweet
companion, life's strongest affection
conferred upon his daughter, who re-
turned that love, and for some years
father and daughter were almost in
separable companions. Life has 9TH
er duties and ties, however, and this
grand, good man sought the com
of friends and lived, hon
pred and esteemed, a man among
men, Gods noblest handiwork.
In the decline of health Mr.. Glass
cock went to California, first to the
home of Mrs. Bruce scoggin at Hunt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-10-04

To clear up Misrepresentation of
the United States toward Holland,
the State Department gave out
statement declaring it's willingness
to help all neutrals, but explaining
that the acquiescence of Holland in
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-10-04
Grow More Wheat-Start Now.

Our nation is doing great things
along the old Hindenburg line. We
must do great things in the home
lines.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26

the movement Of her ships no relief
can be offered the Hollanders. Four
hundred thousand tons OF Dutch
shipping are said to be tied up in
European waters.
Holland is to be pitied. Appar-
entity she is between the devil and
the deep blue. German has intim-
idated her. She Is afraid to make a
move lest the red-handed Prussians
pounce upon her and convert the
country into a second Belgium. But
acute hunger is said to be forcing
her inhabitants to the breaking point.
Amsterdam infantry were compelled
to fire upon q crowd Of starving In
habitants. Some OF the mob vert
killed. others taken prisoner. The
mob stoned the soldiers and more
serious trouble is expected at any
time.
The Hague-the place Of peace
conferences soon be the scene
Of a bloody war. But the United
States can not help her until she
aligns herself with other neutrals be-
cause our boys over there are in a
death struggle with the most cruel
enemy that ever trod the face OF the
earth. Such is war. and the United
States is standing firm.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26
the click and cls,,er of IA dropping

the click and clstter OF IL dropping
bombs.
He shouts to the pilot to turn.
and one huge wing climbs toward the
stars as the machine sweeps round
and away from the welter OF shells
and searchlights that the explosion
of the bombs will bring.
Gazing downward. the observer
sees at the edge OF the quay RED
spurt OF flame which slowly dies
away. Two others follow. In the
water where lie destroyers and SUBJ
marines. and then more and more
burst on the sheds In the middle. A
white sheet Of flame bursts from one
shed. and fading slowly leaves a red
glare. An ammunition store has
been blown up. The other bombs
burst across the wharves and crowd
ed basins, leaving huge clouds Of
white smoke where they have
wrought destruction.
simultaneously with the bursting
OF the first bomb, hundreds Of green
balls come streaming In swaying
curves from the ground. and pour up
wards past the wings on both sides.
Like handful OF ribbons the search
lights have been thrown up. and iii
the sky with wands OF light which
wave a strange pattern all around
the machine. Gun fire flashes round
the town. and close to the machine
now bursts the clamorous barrage.
1T Is an awe-inspiring din. but
through 1t. the observer has heard
the thud OF the bursting bombs be-
low. He scrambles back to the pilot
and laughs. Searchlights sweep to
and fro. fantastic strings Of green
balls bubble upwards. and the flash
Of the shells seem to I'LL the whole
sky.
"The machine roars on homewards
through a maelstrom Of flame and
fire. The attack has been pressed
home, and on the docks OF Bruges
the ammunition sheds are shattered
and In flames. and water is pouring
into the battered sides Of the subma-
rines. The airmen fly homes well
content with their consciousness Of
duty well done. and leave far behind
the searchlishts still vainly securing
every quarter Of the heavens--too
late."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26
In urging that spies and traitors in

In urging that spies and traitors in
this country be tried by military
courts and not by the civil courts
Col. Roosevelt says: The German
spies and secret agents and dynami-
ters and murders in this country are
as much a part of Germany as the
soldiers or Won Hindenburg. We
have been at war is months but moi
one spy has thus far been punished
This means grave remission in ths
performance Of our duty"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26

This Is a busy week in Grants Pass.
Tomorrow the yellow Demon" will
be here. tomorrow night is the big
meeting for registrants. the Red
Cross is busy. the ladies are gather
ing clothes for the Belgians, the Red
Cross carnival will hold sway FRI
day and Saturday. and the Liberty
loan committees are putting in full
time without receiving cent fol
their labor; but they have an interest
in this country and are showing theil
loyalty.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26

ON CASH RASlS--The Music aud
Photo house viii remove to the
new location. next door west, on
October 1. and everything will be
on a cash basis except pianos and
talking machines sold on lease.
Cash basis is necessary In order to
maintain low prices. Stanton
Roweil. bo7 q street. 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26
ONE SEASON NOT ENOUGH

A dispatch from Washington states
that Senator Chamberlain was ad-
vised by the war Industries board
that "there will be market for
chromite produced during the re-
mainder of the present season at the
average prices prevailing during the
past summer"
This statement merely verifies for
mer assurances from the war board
that present prices would remain sta
Bile for the balance Of this year, and
1t is understood that the majority Of
chrome ore operators have contracted
for the balance of their output this
year. But the war boards assurances
to Senator Chamberlain do not touch
the market after the close of the
present season.
Many an operator has just finish
ed developing his chrome property
and finished building a road to the
same so that the ore can be gotten
to a railroad shipping point. They
were urged by government represen-
tatives to produce chrome in large
quantities. and they have done so,
and now that they are equipped to
ship the ore, through the expenditure
of large sums in the construction Of
roads, there are rumors of a fluctu.
ating market. with downward
trend.
The chrome proposition was moi
one that could be developed in day
one Of the obstacles in most cases
being the necessity of building ex
pensive roads. American citizens
have invested their money in the de
velopment Of these chrome mines ant
It would seem no more than square
deal for the government to protec
them in the way Of showing prefer
ence for the home product and lin
iting importations:
However, Senator McNary state
in telegram yesterday that he hope
to persuade the government to estab
lish a stable price for chrome ore TO
next year, price that will justif
producers keeping their mines f
operation. The senator said: II an
doing all l can to get a price estab
lished which will protect the chrom
producers for next year." Some sa
1t is politics" but cali 1t what yo
may, If the chrome situation can b
kept on paying basis next year
means much to the state Of Oregon
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26

McAdoo Is getting after the rich.
Good work Mac, roast 'em on both
sides. The man who buys $1,000
worth OF bonds but is able to buy
5000. or $4,000 worth is more Of
a Stacker than the one who might,
by close saving, take $50 bond, but
don't.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26

HERE Is a real opportunity. The de-
mand for farm tractors Is lncreas-
Ing by leaps and bounds. West
ern representative Of eastern con-
cern manufacturing popular priced
line OF four wheel tractors will be
in this vicinity soon to close con-
tracts. II Interested address p. W..
Wisdom. care this paper. rs
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26
HOLLANDS DILEMMA

sorrowful tales are coming from
Holland and rioting has again brok-
en- out in that country owing to the
serious food situation, Our govern
ment has stated that so long as Hol-
land refuses to lift the embargo on
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26

The yellow Demon" will be here
tomorrow at 10 a. m. II you are a
loyal citizen you need not fear the
"Demon"-He feeds only on slack
ers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26

The Stacker is for himself--not our
government-yet he believes that our
government owes him a living.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26
MIsCELLANEous

BRING YOUR JUNK to the Grants
Pass Junk Co., tos South Sixth
street. Phone n. We buy rags,
metal. rubber, scrap iron, hides
and wool. old automobiles for
wrecking. b1tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26
FIERCE MAElSTROM OF FLAME
Continued from page u

lights. and green ball machines but
he thinks of nothing save the passage
of the metal bar over the black mass
between the two shining strips Of
water
Suddenly his sight registers the
range. He pushes the lever for
ward slowly, pulls it back again, and
again pushes it forward, and again
and again. From behind there comes
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26

THE Devil take the hindmost. !"
The Stacker is always behind.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26
. .<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
OREGON WEATHER

Fair. gentle northerly winds. =
= A<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26
MEMBER

State Editorial Association
Oregon Daily Newspaper Pub. Assn.
AMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press Is exclusively
entitled to the use for repu blication
- ali news dispatches credited to Il
cr not otherwise credited In this
yaper and also tue local news pub
ifahed herein.
AL rights OF republication Of ape
sfal dispntches herein are also
reserved.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26
COMING EVENTS

Sept. ~. rs, Friday and Saturday
Red Cross BaEaar and carnval
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26

All trains leave Grant, Pass iron
he cerner Of @ and Eighth street,
opposite tie Southern Pacific depot
FGr all information regarliu.
freight ana passenger service call a
the office OF the company. Lundbur.
building. or phone 131 for same.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26
Classified Advertising
NoR sALAs

FOR sAhE--Eighty-sere ranch. In
Applegate valley. Thirty acres In
cultivation. part alfalfa, Fine
range for stock. House. barn and
out-buildings. Farming imple-
ments II desired. Inquire Ike vln-
cent. call Provolt GENITAL. rs
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26
RENT
FOUND.

F0UND--LaAy's leather handbag
containing various articles. Owner
can secure II at the Courier office.
70
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26
The California and .Oresn'
Coast Railroad Company
TTME CARD
Daily except Sunday
Effective Nav 1. 1918

Train lv. Grants Pass 100 .. q,
Train Q ". Waters Creek ?:0Sp. n
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-09-26

woop--.0ood slab wood. sa.5o per
tier. No wood sold In orders OF
less than four tiers, evenly cut.
Get II while II lasts. Wood will
be scarce this winter. l.. A. Laun-
or. "a
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-07
To FL IAN &c
RAILROADS IN
COMING YEAR
GOVERNMENT GIVES ORDERS TO
HEADS OF ROADS TO MAKE
IMMEDIATE REPORT ON SUMS
NEEDED TO FINANCE THEIR
LINES FOR 1918.
Government Takes Over Bridge Over
the Mississippi at St. Louis Be-
cause Railroad Tracks Are on Struc-
ture-Other Features of the Rail-
road Situation in Washington.
(ByAssociated Press)

Washington, Jan. 7.-Interstate
Commerce Commissioner Daniels has
requested that railroads presidents
telegraph him Immediately regarding
the amount OF capital required for
this year as the first step toward the
governments assisting in railroad fl
nancing. Senator Smith of South
Carolina was placed in charge of ad-
ministration railroad legislation the
Senate, when he was named to sue
ceed the late Senator Newlands, chair
man of the interstate commerce com
mitee. Committees of both houses
began consideration of railroads leg
islation.
Commissioner Daniels asked the
presidents to detail the precise pur-
poses for which funds will be needed
to meet maturing securities not al
ready provided for; to pay for i'm
provements, betterments and construc-
tion work already contracted or par
TALLY finished. They were requested
to show what improvements can be
stopped without detriment to the coun-
try's business.
The railroad administration has de-
cided that the municipal! bridge be-
tween St. Louis and East st. Louis can
be taken over by the government be-
cause it has railway tracks on it..
The compensation will be decided lat
er.