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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
LAND SALE.

Dan Galloway VS.. ]. d. Walker Ell
ais. in Chancery Court at Union
City, Tennessee.
In obedience to decree of the
Chancery Court at Union City, made
at the April term, 1919, in the above
styled case, will, on Saturday. the
oath day of May, 1919, at about 2
o'clock p. M, in front of the East
door of the courthouse in Union City,
Tenn, sell to the highest and best
bidder the property in said decree
described, being a tract of land lying
and being in Fifth Civil District of
Obion County, Tenn, and described
as follows:
Beginning at stake in the center
of the Hornbeak and Troy road !;
thence West " degrees South SO
poles to the center of the steel bridge;
thence up to the center of the Creek
10 poles; thence North 15 " degrees
East 1771a poles to an oak with dog
wood pointers in Toomb's South
Boundary line; thence East 43 poles
to a stake; thence South ~ degrees
East 81 poles and II links to a stake;
thence South IN degrees West 104
poles and links to a stake with
beech or lockwood pointers; thence
South 81 poles and Is links; thence
South 76 degrees West 81 poles and
links to an iron stake; thence
South degree East Al poles to the
beginning, containing 83 acres more
or less."
TERMS OF SALE.
Sale will be made on credit, the
purchase money to be divided into
two equal payments, the first to be-
come due seven months after date of
sale and the second in IL months
from the date of sale, and notes for
such payments bearing interest from
date with good personal security will
be executed by the purchaser. The
sale will be made subject to mort
age or deed of trust heretofore exc
cuted to secure debt due S. d.
Cochran, which deed of trust is re-
gistered in Book I'll, page 258 of the
Registers Office of Obion County,
Tennessee.
This the 23rd day of April, 1919.
GEO. A. GIBBS,
Clerk and Commissioner.
Il. III. LANNON,
j. A. WHIPPER,
Solicitors.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
Sarah Landrum VS.. Edward Landrum
Petition for Divorce.

In this cause it appearing to the
satisfaction of the Court from the
compliments bill which is sworn to-
that the defendant Edward Landrum
is q nonresident of the State OF
Tenn, and resident of the State OF
Arkansas, SO that the ordinary pro-
cess Of law cannot be served upon
him. 1t is therefore ordered by the
Court that publication be made in
The Commercial, newspaper pub
lishcd in Union City, Obion County,
Tenn, for four consecutive weeks
commanding the said Edward Land
rum to person. lily appear before the
Judge of the Circuit Court of Obion
County, Tenn, st Union City, Tenn,
on the first Monday in May, 1919,
and plead, answer or demur to COM
plainant's bill or tho Same will be
taken as confessed as to him, and the
cause set for hearing exparte.
This April s, 1919.
J. N. RUDOLF, Clerk
Lannom & Stcnfield, Sol. for Compt
Sat ~
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
GROOMS FOUND DEAD.
Fisherman Found at Green Island.
Back of Head Blown Off.

The body of George Grooms, Reel
foot Lake fisherman, was found at
Green Island Cut-Off carly Monday
morning with the back of his head
and part of the neck blown complete
ly off.
Grooms left home early Saturday
morning to visit his lines and run
tackle, and failed to return. Rendered
uneasy by his continued absence, his
wife aroused the neighborhood and
searching parties were organized and
sent out Immediately. After about
80 hours of futile search, the body
was found early Monday morning.
Deceased was about As years old
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
GRAND ORGAN RECITAL.
The American Tour of DR.. Minor C.
Baldwin.

Concert Organist of international
fame, American address, Steinway
Hall, 100 East 14th street, New York
City; European address. Burlington
Gardens, Cork street, London, Eng
land, Solo Organist at all the largest
expositions in the United States,
also played before many of the crown
heads of Europe. Recitals given at,
Royal Albert Hall, London, England;
Brussels, Belgium; Monastery Church
of Dominican Fathers, Antwerp; Bel
GUM Cathedral; Lucerne, Switzer-
land, Cathedral; British West Indies.
Cape Breton; Prince Edwards Island ;
Saskatchewan, Manatobia, etc.
This is the biggest musical treat
ever afforded Union City. 1t is an
opportunity given only those Of the
larger cities. He comes to make the
final test of the $4,000, three manual.
organ purchased by the Woman's Mis-
sianary Society of the M. e. Church.
He will be heard in Union City in
three recitals, May and 8, at $3.50
p. m, and Sunday, May IL, at p.
m. A free-will offering will be taken
at each recital to defray expenses.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
Death of R. H. Joyner.

One of the oldest and best known
citizens of the county, r. H. Joyner
passed away at his home in Union
City on Friday afternoon, April 25,
| 1919, at the hour of five. Mr.. Joyner
had been very feeble with decline for
number of years and the immediate
cause of death was collie.
Robert Hatten Joyner, farmer, was
son of John ond Margaret (Dunni-
gam Joyner, and of Scotch-Irish
| origin. He was born in Sumner
County, Tenn, February 16, 1888,
his mother being born in the same
place. Robert Hatten Joyner is the
sixth of eight children and was
raised on farm, attending the coun-
try schools. He began farming for
himself in 1850, but in 1851 joined
the Obion Avalanche Company, Ninth
Tennessee Infantry, and was wounded
at Perryville, KY. At the close of
the war he returned home and re-
sumed farming, which he followed
until the fall of 1884, when he came
to Union City. In 1866 he married
Ellen Bell, who YVES born in Mont
gomery County, Tenn, in 1888.
For many years the family lived
in the country, where Mr.. Joyner
conducted his fine Houser Valley
farm. In 1884 they moved to town,
since which time Mr.. Joyner had re-
tired from active life. Mrs. Joyner's
death took place in 1917.
There were eight children, five of
whom survive as follows: Mrs. J. D.
Hubbs, Mrs. Maggie Scott, Dan, Miss
Rhine, and Ned Joyner; also eight
grandchildren.
character and citizen of great in
fiuence and usefulness. He was a
member of the Cumberland Presby-
terian Church. He lived an exem-
plary life. He loved his family and
his people, his church. He was in
terested in all that made life worth
living, the churches, schools, good
government, and he was active in
every good cause which affected his
people.
Mr.. Joyner was generous and
broad, whole souled, and universally
esteemed. His passing, not unexpect-
ed, leaves a family and community
in mourning, his name monument
to his friends.
Services were conducted at the
residence on Fifth street Saturday af-
ternoon, led by Rev. W. B. Cunning
ham, and assisted by Rev. ]. Randall
Farris.
Increment took place at East View, |
with the following pail bearers:
Honorary: D. N. Walker, DR.. F.
M. McRee, G. w. Tomcrlin, Jno. T. |
Walker, Fulton Howard, A. j. Har-
pole, Geo. w. Phobus, ST., and J. F.
Gregory.
Active: Josh Adams, Wade Wiley,
lack Corum, Frank Carter, ]. A.
Prieto and T. r. Reynolds.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
Election Notice for Kenton.

An election is hereby called and
ordered to be held in and for the
town of Kenton, on Thursday, June
s, 1919, for the purpose of electing
Mayor, Recorder and six Aldermen
of said town; and the following per-
sons are hereby appointed to open,
hold and make return of said cleo
ton as required by law:
Officer: A. J. McNeeley; Judges:
H. Alphin, ]. d. Dodson, PHI. Carroll:
Clerks: T. w. Jones, w. T. Mathes.
w. w. MILES, Chairman.
e. H. MARSHALL, Sec.
Election Commissioners of obion
County. 6-2t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
Death at Troy.

One of the Oldest citizens of the
County, Uncle Daniel Hopper, 49,
died at the home of his daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Jerry Hopper, on Wednes-
day, the 23d ult., of infirmities.
Mr.. Hopper was in active life a
we'll known and useful citizen. He
was one of the grand old men and
kindly remembered. He was a mem
Der ofthe Methodist Church, and the
funeral services were conducted at
the church in Troy by Rev. Carnell,
and the remains were inferred at
Troy with Masonic honors.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
A SPOONFUL GIVES RESULTS.

When your young chicks do not
grow and thrive they need a tonic.
B. A. Thomas Poultry Remedy is
not only tonic but a specific for
Bowel Trouble, Gaps and other chick
troubles. Get it today. We sell it on
the money back plan.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
and is survived by his widow and
four children. A coroner's inquest
was held.
DR.. Saunders in Union City.

See DR.. Geo. M. Saunders at his
office in Union City, Washington
Ave., fourth Monday in each month,
for high-grade gpectacles and eye
glasses at reasonable prices. 43tf
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02

Mems and Boys work shoes in
samples. You can see them at our
door marked $1.98, worth So to $4
a pair. They are drummers sam
Piles, SO here is your chance to get a
pair at Phil Lyman Cut Price Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
Notice to Lot Owners.

Parties having vases in either
cemetery can secure free of charge
rich soil by applying to me at once.
We will keep the plants well watered
during the summer.
ANSELMO HARRIS, Supt.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
Contributions.

81 suppose you get fruits and veg
etables in profusion?"
ooh, yes" said the country editor,
"but 1 get more chestnuts than any
thing else"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
MOTHER GAVE
THIS DELICATE
CHILD V|NO[
And He Got Well and Strong.
That's True

Monaco, Panty little boy, who
is the youngest of three, was weak,
nervous and tired all the time, so he
was most unfit at school, and Moth
ing seemed to help him. I learned
of Vinol and gave it to him. It has
restored his health and strength and
he has gained in weight" Mrs.
Frederick Sommers, Monaco, Pa.
Vinol is a constitutional cod liver
and iron remedy for delicate, weak,
ailing children. Formula on every
bottle, so you know what you are giv-
ing them. Children love it.
divers Drug Store, Union City, Tenn
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
The Tough Part.

Twenty years ago eggs sold for IL
cents a Dozen"
"And some of us have suspicion
that we are paying the present high
prices for some of the same eggs"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02

We write all Standard Policies to
be had in the Insurance Game, Farm
Insurance our specialty.-Davis &
Russell, Agents.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02

Mems suits. You need not pay us
the high price for suits. Come and
get one at cut price at Phil LYMAN
Cut Price Store. -
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
TRAINING SCHOOLS IN THE
UNITED STATES ARMY

| The United States is now organic
ing schools for training men who en-
| list for the Motor Transport Corps of
the Army. These schools will be
located at:
Camp Holabird. Baltimore, Md.
Camp Jesup. 49,. Atlanta, Ga.
Camp Boyd. -. Ell Paso, Texas.
Camp Noymoyle. .............
-. San Antonio Texas
The instructors will be civilian ex-
perts and any man taking this course
will acquire trade that takes years
of effort in civilian life. The courses
covered are 6 in number
Ignition Experts.
Trouble Shooters for truck drivers)
Lighting and wiring expert.
Electrician.
Battery Repairman.
Blacksmith.
At rates of pay for the enlisted
students in the Motor Transport
training school, are as follows:
Private, First Glass. $4,000
Corporal 5000
Sergeants 44.0O1
First Sergeant ............ 51.00|
@. M. Sergeant $500
This pay is in addition to food,
quarters, clothing and training equip
ment, all of which is furnished by
the Government. Enlistments for
the Motor Transport Corps are being
received at the Army Recruiting Sta
tion at Union City. All applicants
should be mentally and physically
qualified. No previous service is
necessary, although men having pre-
vious service in the subjects taught
will have an opportunity for quicker
promotion.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02

666 has more limitations than any
other Chill and Fever Tonic on the
market, but no one wants limitations
in medicine. They are dangerous.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1919-05-02
surer, Anyhow.

1t is all right to yearn. but better
to earn.
Evening journal., 1919-02-10
DEATHS.


BRADLEY-In this city, on February .,
years.
Relatives, friends, Brandywine Lodge,
No. 4. Shield Of Honor, and employees u
the Philadelphia Traction Company, are
Invited TO attend the funeral services, at
bis late residence, No. 1924 West street on
wednesday, February u, at 2.30 O'clock
lnterment at Riyerview cemetery.
LKINSON-Suddenly, at Delmar, Del.
on FEBRUARY s, 1918. Jesse c. Wilkinson,
Relatives. friends and employees Of the
Delaware Division OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad. are invited to attend the. funeral
law, Mrs. Mary O. Wadsley, No. COO
French street, on Wednesday afternoon,
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery
LoGUE-In this city, on February s, 1919.
John. beloved husband Of Ella E. Logue,
Relatives, friends and members Of
vited TO attend the funeral services, at
his late residence. No. 200 Tatnau street,
on Tuesday afternoon, February II. at
o'clock. lnterment at Riverview cemetery.
sINGLEY-suddenly In this city. on Feb
ruary S, 1919 Joseph NJ. Singley.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services, At his late resi-
denee. 100 West Fifth street, on Tuesday
afternoon, at ] o'clock. Interment az
Greenmount cemetery, West Chester, Pa.
LEGG-ln this city, on February 0, 1919,
Relatives. friends employees of the p, r.
& w. r. r. Co., Fame Fire Engine Co. No
9, and Volunteer Firemen's Relief Associa-
tion, are invited 20 attend the funeral ser
vices. at his late residence. No. Coz East
Eighth street, on Wednesday afternoon,
February II, at 2.SO o'clock. Interment at
Riverview cemetery.
this city. on February
Q, 1913, Sarah NJ, wife OF the late Mat
thew j. Gallagher
Relatives. friends and Holy Rosary So
dality. are invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, No. 1900 West
Fourth street, -on Wednesday morning,
February 70, at 0 O'Clock Solemn requiem
mass al st. Paul's Church. Interment at
Cathedral cemetery Automobiles.
this city. on February 10,
Mary. daughter Of George W. and Mary
.fSmith) Morgan. In her 3rd year
Funeral and interment strictly private
this city. on February To-
1919 Annie j. Jester. aged % years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services. at her late resi-
dence. No. 24i6 West Eighteenth street, on i.
Thursday afternoon. at 230 o'clock. In
terment az Silverbrook cemetery.
Evening journal., 1919-02-10
ARMY OFFICERSBhCK|
TO College STUDIES
lContlnued from paga one.N J

AAfoAIhhtd AAJli Dd-C O1t.l
France. He participated In the fierce
Gghting In the 81. Mihiel salient and
In the Argonne Forests. lie returned
to this country on February last. in
command OF 1870 wounded men. Fol-
lowing his landing he was sent to Camp
Merritt, N. Y, and from there went to
Camp Dix. He was not mustered out
until last Friday. but previously was
able To- visit his relatives and friends
In Newark. 90 -
Lieutenant Smart. who has been
recommended for the distinguished
medal for bravery in action In the Aeld
Of aviation, is a Delaware College
senior in the engineering department OF
the college.
Lieutenant Smart was a member OF
the i35th Aero Squadron. He went
overseas more than a year ago and
received Intensive training in England
and Scotland
Following his period Of training. he
went to the continent and became
actively engaged In battling with the
Huns for supremacy In the air. On two
occasions he-was- fred az by the Ger
mans and narrowly escaped their bull
lets. On one OF these occasions he
reached an altitude OF 5000 feet on an
observation trip. On another observa-
ton trip he went up $4,000 feet. When
ne landed he found himself In No Mans
Land only short distance from the
German line. BY quick action he es-
capped to the American trenches. His
abandoned machine, valued at $4,000,
was destroyed by the Germans.
When The two young officers appeared
1t college this morning they were greet |
ID heartily by their fellow students.
Evening journal., 1919-02-10
GUN CLUB TRIPS
FORM LEAD KI,NES.
Tons Of Shot Salvaped by
Blowing Pellets Out
of Soil
q TONS OF LEAD
SALVACED HERE

Every trapshooting club Is an embryo
lead mine, needing only 10 be worked 10
return a rich proflt. After three years
OF shooting over the traps of the du-
Pont Club, at Bellevue, the grounds
were mined and twenty-three tons OF
lead were recovered The grounds at
a Columbus, o., gun club were mined
several years ago. Twenty-six tons OF
lead were salvaged, one pound OF shot
being extracted from sixty pounds OF
dirt. The Elliott Shooting Park, at
Kansas City. owned by Robert e. El-
lott, the pioneer gun-club miner. yield
ed a quantity OF lead worth $3.50 the
FIRST year II was mined. TWO systems
are used. In recovering shot from The
ground-the blower and the placer. The
blower system Is the simplest and the
easiest TO INSTALL This method was
used on the dupont grounds. The sur
face where the greatest amount Of shot
fell was scraped, one Inch OF sod and
soil being removed 10 a shreddlng ma
chine. where II was chopped up finely.
A blower was attached 10 this machine,
which was Just strong enough 10 blow
the soil out through a pipe The shot,
being heavier, fell into a trough and
ran into sacks. The shot was reason /
ably clean and readily sold.
The entire equipment was Inexpen-
sive, consisting OF The shedder and the
blower end a small gasoline engine 10 |
1Dpraio Them A forca ~ fOtt. r,op Lapf /
The machine constantly supplied with !
ilrt. The placer system is more compll- /
'ated and more expensive 10 install, and
/ large supply OF water Is needed for j
Is successful operation. The method is
ised by Mr.. Elliott at his Kansas City (
lark, but the immense amount OF lead
brown on these grounds-more than
$1,000 loads being fired annually
ustifled the additional expense involved
D the undertaking.
Evening journal., 1919-02-10
BEGIN ENGLISH
STUDY NEXT WEEK

English instruction in the city might
schools, carrying out the plans OF the
Americanization Committee Of Della
ware, VIII begin on February II. Dur
ing this week the committee viii try 10
reach all non-English speaking resi-
dents, Inviting them to Join one OF the
classes In English. The following let
ter has been distributed in the city:
letter from Uncle Sam.
This letter, written by DR.. Angelo
Patri, was given 10 pupils In the city
schools today who reported that Eng
lish was not customarily used In their
homes, with the request that they take
the letters to their parents.
Inc campaign proper began yester-
day. when priests in the Polish sec
lions OF the city called the attention
OF their people TO the classes. and
Jewish and Polish speakers addressed
a number OF their respective organl-
zatlons.
All the larger Industrial plants en-
ploylng foreign labor will take up the
question with their employees this
week, opening registration booths In
the plants where the men and women
may leave their names for classes.
Registration centers In public schools
and other convenient places will be
open each evening Of the week. in
charge OF workers trained In the Del
aware Americanlzation Institute.
schools, churches, lodges, moving pic
ture theatres, settlements, employers,
visiting nurses and club women will
Join In one great effort to make sure
that by Saturday night. no one. In WI
mington who lacks a working knowl-
edge OF English shall renlaiA lg.lo a.,t
OF the fact that beginning on February
iDhe can go to a free class at a time
aud place convenient 10 him and be
given the knowledge he needs.
Child health centers, public health
nurses and settlement workers will try
10 interest nom English speaking moth
ers in Joining the classes. Clubwomen
will make personal calls In behalf Of
the classes. The New Century Club
members VIII make calls In the Italian
district. and members Of the Junior
League will help In the campaign.
Know his:-America needs every
needs every woman-
America needs you.
We want TO understand you.
Are you an Idealist2 Speak to u.s.
Are you a mechanic2 Speak to us.
Are you a laborer? Speak to us.
We need you, the real part Of you,
he soul Of you. Tell us about your
,elf. Our strength as a people. our
,erength as a nation depends on each
me preserving that which Is good and
ssing that richness for the good Of all. |
Our schools are for you Our Ian
uage Is for you Use the schools Learn
he language You owe this to the
ountry OF your birth and to America
where you live.
Learn English.
UNCLE SAM.
Evening journal., 1919-02-10
JOHN A. BRADLEY,
LODGE MASTER, DIES

John A. Bradley. aged al years. Grand
Master Of the Shield OF Honor Of Della
ware and secretary and treasurer Of the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction
Company, died at his home, No. 1922
West street. last night. He had been
III two weeks with diabetes, which was
the cause Of death. He Is survived by
his wife and a son. The frneral will
be held on Wednesday afternoon with
interment In Riverview cemetery.
Mr. Bradley was a member Of Bran
dywine Lodge. Shield Of Honor. and Of
the Young Mems Republican Club. He
was chosen grand master Of the Shield
of Honor In April last. and the vacancy
caused by his death in that ONCE Will
be filled by John Gauber, who will be-
come grand master.
Evening journal., 1919-02-10
ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS
GO TO WASHINGTON

A delegation Of Wilmington women
opposed to suffrage went to Washing
ton this morning TO join opponents OF
the Susan B. Anthony Suffrage Amend
ment, which Is TO be acted on by the
I'm ted States Senate today.
The Wilmington anti-suffrag.sts went
In a special car attacked to Balt;-
more and Ohio train shortly after 5
O'Clock and included Mrs. Henry B.
Thompson, Mrs. Henry p. Scott Mrs.
otho Nowland. Mrs. William Bush. Mrs.
Thomas F. Bayard, Mrs: Chrlstophee
L. Ward, Mrs. George A. Elliott. Mrs
C. L. Candee, Mrs. Josiah Marvel. Mrs.
Charles l.. Reese, Mrs. ]. w. Bast,an
Mrs. William F. Curtis. Mrs Thomas
F. Gormley, Mrs j. E. McNabb. Mrs.
Eugene dupont. Mrs. George P. Bissell
Mrs. Murray Stewart, the Misses Ma
talie- and Louise Jackson and Miss
Drape-.
Search the Want Ads. for good POSI-
lions in of,lces and facfories
Evening journal., 1919-02-10
INFLUENZA BAN
In SEAF0RD LIFTED
specIal % The EvenIng Journal.

special 10 The Evening Journal.
sEAFoRD. Del, Feb. io.--The ban on
places OF amusement, churches. schools,
ETC., was lifted last night at midnight
the Board of Health deeming the "nu"
situation TO be greatly improved.
Handy Robinson. formerly a farmer
near here. who Is now one OF Queen
Anne county. Md.'s most progressive
IA mers, has purchased the 1856 acres
Christopher Weedman farm, adjoining
Carville, in that county. for $4,000.
Mr.. Robinson now has 700 acres OF
Queen Anne land.
Ira Wright. 8 Seaford merchant. ls
suffering with blood poisoning OF the
hand.
Mrs Mary Allen, one OF Seaford's
oldest women. met with severe acci-
lent last night when she trlpped and
ELI down the stairs at her home on
,anton street. She broke both arms.
Evening journal., 1919-02-10
NEW YORK COTTON.
BY the United Press.

BY IHe UnIted Press.
NEW YORK. Feb. i0-The cotton
market opened firm today. March sold
2i70, up 20; May 2O65, up Is; July
2O20, up 25. and October 1900, up i5..
At the end of the first hour prices
were weak, off 35 to az points. Trad
ing was fairly active with the ring SELL
ing and general liquidation in fair vol
ume.
Liverpool bought a little on balance.
The textile situation was stil an irri-
tant and kept bulls from any activity.
Evening journal., 1919-02-10
MR.. WORMS NEW JOB
AT HARLAN PLANT

6. A. Worn. who on Saturday retired
as manager OF the welfare department
at the Harlan plant OF the Bethlehem
Shlpbuildng Corporation. will not leave
the service. OF the company.
Mr.. Worn today assumed his new du-
ties as supervisor Of repair work at the
plant. He Is an expert shipbuilder and
is thoroughly familiar with the duties
OF thr department of which he has as
sumed charge.