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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03
Hughes-Hopper.

A wedding of much interest to a
large circle of friends and relatives
was that of Miss Ruth Hughes,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. l..
Hughes, to Mr.. Hurt Green Hopper.
The marriage was solemnized
Thursday, November %, at the home
of the bride near Troy, Rev. ]. N.
Carnell officiating.
The hall was attractively deco
rated in mistletoe and ferns.
Miss CECILIA Morris presided at the
piano while Miss Sara Bife Pickard
came slowly down the steps singing
II Love You Truly" and SAT Dawn
ing"
The bridal party entered to the
strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding
March played by Mrs. w. H. Bennett,
softly rendering "The Flower Song"
during the ceremony.
The bride was attractively attired
in tailored gown of midnight blue
gorge, beaded trimmed, with hat to
match, carrying an arm bouquet Of
American Beauties. She entered on
the Grm of the groom.
Miss Gladys Womack, wearing a
stunning costume of blue serge, came
in on the arm of Mr.. Robert Hughes,
brother Of the bride.
Prayer was offered by Rev. w. c.
Sellars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hopper are enjoying
bridal trip to Memphis and south
ern points, and will be at home with
friends in Troy.
The groom is prominent farmer
of near Troy and the bride the charm
ing daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.,
Hughes, both having numbers of
warm friends. Congratulations are
freely extended. .
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03

Before w. j. Davidson, Justice of the
Peace for Obion County, Tenn.

Before W. j. Davidson, Justice of the
Peace for Obion County, Tenn.
In this cause it appears by affida-
Wit that the defendant, Jas. H. Fields,
is justly indebted to the plaintiff and
is a nonresident of the State so that
the ordinary process of law can not
b, served on him and an original
attachment having been levied on
his property, (about 1000 pounds of
seed cotton) and returned to me. it is
therefore ordered that publication
be made in the Union City CONNER
cial, q newspaper published in the
town of Union City, Tenn, for four
consecutive weeks commanding the
said Jas. FL. Fields to appear before
me at my office in Union City, Tenn,
Jan. II, 1921, and make defense to
said suit, or 1t will be proceeded with
ex parte. 37-4t
w. J. DAVIDSON, J. P.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03
Shore-Fry.

Mr.. E. e. Shore, of Rives, was
united in marriage to Miss Sadie FIR,
at the home of the bride in Fulton or
Wednesday evening, Dec. 1, at I
o'clock.
The contracting parties are both
well known and universally es-
teemed. The bride has been much al
home IN Rive5 and the friendship
there grew and ripened into strong
er attachment which had it's happy
ending in the union of heart and
hands.
The many friends tender tne kind
est congratulations.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03

To Otto Pate, A. NJ. Nugent, G. A.
Covington, and the Farmers Bank
Of Fulton, KY.
II. H. Levy and L. E. Holiday VS..
Harry Crow ct als.-Chancery
Court, obion County, Tennessee.
In the above styled cause it APP
pearing to the Clerk and Master from
the bill of complaint, which is sworn
to, that the defendants, Otto Pate,
A. NJ. Nugent, G. A. 0ovington, and
the Farmers Bank of Fulton, KY,
are non-residents of the State of
Tennessee, so that ordinary process
of law cannot be served upon them.
1t is therefore hereby ordered that
the said above named defendants APP
pear before the Clerk and Master of
the Chancefy Court of Onion County.
Tennessee. on or before the First
Monday of January, 1921. that be-
in a rule day of Said Chancery Court,
and make defense to the said bill, or
the same will be taken as confessed
by them, and the said cause set for
hearing ex-parte as to them. 1t is
further ordered that publication of
this notice be made for four consecu-
tive weeks in The Commercial, a
weekly newspaper published in Obion
County. Tenn. 34-4t
This Nov. 8, 1920.
GEO. A. GIBBS,
Clerk and Master.
BY Nellie F. MARSHALL, d. G.. & M
Lannom & Lannom, Sol. for Complt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03
Mrs. Cowden EntArtains.

Mrs. w. w. Cowden entertained
last week at home on Exchange
street in honor of Mrs. Weightman
Smith, of CALIFORNIA; with quantity
arranged bridge party. Mrs. Smith
was formerly Miss. May Hawkins,
very kindly remembered in Union
City as one of the social leaders.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03
Give Him Air, Men!

Warbucks lat the inclosed car
show)-~I don't know whether to
buy a six or an eight"
Mrs. Warbucks-@As there's luck
in odd numbers, Hiram, why not split
the difference and buy seven ?''-
Buffalo Express.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03
NON RESIDENT NOTICE.

Rosa Thomas VS.. Clarence Thomas.
In Circuit Court of Obion Coun-
ty.
TO CLARENCE THOMAS.
A bill for divorce has been sworn
to and filed in this court, which bill
AYERS that you are nonresident, or
resident not known, so that the or
binary process of law can not be
served upon you,
This is. theref re, to notify you
the sold Clarence Thomas. defendant
in above styled cause, to appear be-
fore the Circuit Court of Obion Coun-
ty, Tennessee, on or before the First
Monday in January, 1921, and make
defense to said bill filed against you
or the same will be taken for con-
fessed and proceeded with ex parte
as to YOU. 35-4t
J.. N. RUDOLF, Clerk.
J. w. Barney, Sol. for Complt.
This Nov. IS, 1920.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03
Strategy.

"That millionaire who was sued
for breach of promise is no fool.''
/. How is that?"
HE hired lady lawyer to de-
fend him who was better looking
than the fair plaintiff. "-Birming-
ham Age-Herald.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03
A Half Truth.

Silk Sox-Did Angelina tell you
the truth when you asked her wheth-
er she wore half hose?
Knit Tie-Yes.
S. S.-What did she say?
K. T.-None of my business
Iowa Frivol.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03
Onto Him.

Wifey-So you were detained at
the office by will case?
Hubby-Yes, dear, consultation
with the heir.
Wifey-Yes; I see you brought it
home with you on your shoulder. She
was a blond, / notice. Exchange.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03
GOLD MEDAL
aAMl EM on
gXXsE5Izx3 ~

The worlds standard remedy for kidney,
liver, bladder and uric acid troubles-ths
National Remedy Of Holland since 1896.
Guaranteed. Three sizes, all druggists.
Iook for shs name Geld Medal o. every bos
end eeesps - imisasisn
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03
Preaching.

! will preach ct Pleasant Valley
Sunday morning at II o'clock. Come
to the service and get blessing and
bring your neighbor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03
TOO
LATE.

Death only matter of short time.
Don't wait until pains and aches
become incurAble diseases. Avoid
painful consequences by taking
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03

G. W. EVANS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03

By Nellie F. MARSHALL, d. c. & NJ.
Lannom & Lannom, Sol. for Complt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-12-03
Before buying thaf.
ocnaas Pho9o9raph
1e-hear Racl,rr
ON the NezD Edison

D ACHMANINOFF has not
IN only made RE-CREATloNs for
the New Edison. He has also made
recordings for one Of the standard
talking machines.
! We are glad to announce that
these talking-machine recordings
may now be heard. We want you
to hear them-and compare! De-
termine for yourself which gives
you the real Rachmaninoff.
Let us play Rachmaninoffs
Edison RE-CREArloNs for you.
Mark how clear, how true the
piano tone. See how every note
In his runs, every accent in his in
depreciation, every shade in his
pedalling is perfectly RR-CREArED.
This was proved by a test made
at MIR. Rachmaninoff's home In
New York City. He played the
Second Hungarian Rhapsodie
(Liszt) In direct comparison with
the RECREATION Of his perform
Evening journal., 1920-10-05

take some few days yet for the Cor
respondent Rationale TO straighten
out the records. Not alone were these
hundreds OF delegates enrolled, but
each and every one OF them was so
enthusiastic that he promised TO have
a local yOiture in his own territory or
ganized within a very short time after
his return home. This was true OF
delegates IN every State In the Union,
as we'll as Of those from our island
possessions, the Panama Canal, Cuba
Paris and London.
In order that there might not be any
Interruption in the plans OF La SOciete,
the members OF the Rationale Noiture
were unanimous in the opinion that
the temporary officers should be elect
ed 10 the first full term. The tempor-
ary constitution was also adopted with
The one important change relating TO
organization Of local yoitures. 10 was
decided that after the organization OF
one local voiture in any county and
before a second one should be char
tered, Il should receive the favorable
recommendation from the majority OF
the national yOyageurs militaire from
that county. The other changes were
that there should be appointed by the
Chef de Chemin de Fer a Deputy Chef
| de hemln do Fr In leyery department.
Evening journal., 1920-10-05

box cars, but the whole demeanor OF
the yoyagcurs militaire. and the spirit
OF good fellowship prevailing wher-
ever there were one or more Of the
Societies chapeaux worn appealed az
once 10 delegates from all over the
country as the one thing that had
been lacking heretofore In legion mat
tcrs.
The voyageurs militaire disembarked
from the box car special az East Fitly-
fiffh street station. Cleveland, Where
they were met by a reception commit
tee Of the legion and by Comrade Els
worth Jeffrey, representing the Army
and Navy Union and the Eagles. They
then marched behind their own band
and standards 10 the Eagles Home,
No. 2226 East Nfty-ffth street This
home has been turned over to La So
ciete as It's headquarters during their
stay in Cleveland and ii would be
difficult 10 express the appreciation or
| an members Of the SOoiete for the
many courlesies extended them by
/ the Eagles, the Army and Navy Union,
and especially by Comrade Jeffrey and
Comrade Judge Nellls.
There were two large prOmenades
| held In the spacious hall OF the Ea-
giles Home. one on Monday and The
other on Tuesday evening last week
on both occasions exceedingly large
1 classes Of p. G's were obi gaied The
total number Of members OF the So
ciele cannot be estimated at this writ
ing in view OF the fact that the busi-
ness was so rushing during he entire
stay in Cleveland, and as many hun
dreds OF the attending delegates were
enrolled and obligated, that 10 viii
Evening journal., 1920-10-05
EX-SOLDIERS
INNEW SOCIETY
Organize Voiture of La So
ciete des 40 Hommes ct
8Chevaux
BASED ON BOX CAR
IN OVERSEE SERVICE

The attention OF all members Of the
Amerlcan Legion. local and State. is
directed to the fact that there is some
lhing new and interesting on tap for
them There has been Instituted
side degree kneWn as the FUN de-
gree ID Is known as La Societe des 40
HOmmes ct Chevaux ti0 men and s
horses. A voiture has already been
formed in this city. The charter is
forthcoming. The unit Of the society
is "Noture." Its meetings are known
as promenades, its members "yoy-
aecurs militaire." The distinctive uni-
from Of The order consists solely OF
a French poilu's chapeau with letter
ing indicating the post, department or
national membership. The sOcietys
badge is a miniature bronze French
box car, suspended from a horizon
blue ribbon. An applicant FOR mem
DerShlp. Is a p. Go There Is ike
wise an attachment for the present
button showing the wearer is a voy-
ageur.
Those who want 10 unravel the mys-
terlcs OF La Societe should be at the
Armory on the stated meeting nights
or communicate with MI q. Parker
OF J. j. Dugan at the Armory.
The prominent organization OF this
Socieie was efleoled last week In
Cleveland The SOcicte was without
exception the most talked-of thing ai
TIE convention, not alone because OF
the fact that so many Of rs members
had made the Journey to Cleveland in
Evening journal., 1920-10-05

These deputies will have charge Of .he
affairs Of the Societe in their respec-
tive departments and will. OF course,
be at The head OF the State vofture.
However, the Chief de Chemin de Fer
will defer making these appointments
until such time as he shall have bet
ter knowledge OF conditions in the
various departments. Meanwhile ne
will appoint national organizers In
every department.
The Voiture Rationale adjourned TO
meet again in Kansas City. october 81,
November 4 and 2, 1921, the place and
date set for the Third National Con-
yentiOn Of the American Legion. Head
quarters Of the Voiture Rationale will
remain. for the present az least, at
No. 9i7 Chestnut street. Philadelphia.
The newly-elected national comman-
der Of the legion. Comrade J. E. Cal
braith, was not only obligated at one
OF the sessions in Cleveland, but the
Degree Team picked him out as one OF
the honored few p G.'s 10 receive
their special attention. When Com
rade Galbraith had taken the obliga-
ton prescribed by La Soclete, he re-
marked how beautiful 10 was and that
he was with the Societe heart and
soul
l At the closing hours on Wednesday
Evening journal., 1920-10-05

there was such a camor for admis-
sion into the Societe that the ballroom
OF the Hotel Winton was used for
overflow meetings, and classes OF p.
G.'s were obligated Wednesday even
ing at 8 o'clock and every hour after
that up 10 midnight. Even this did
not satisfy all the demands. and those
or the National Degree Team. who re-
turned on the c. B. boat from Cleve-
land TO Buffalo, were obligated TO OBJ
llgate a class OF nearly 80 p. G.s in
the main saloon Of the steamer. One
OF this class was Comrade Thomas ].
Goldingay, one Of the newly-elected
vice commanders. and he was spec-
Tally marked by the Degree Team for
special courtesies and honors in con
nection with the degree work.
Evening journal., 1920-10-05

Mohawk Sheets, size 81x9O,
at $2.10.
Mohawk Pillow Cases,
45x36, at soc.
Mohawk Bolster Cases, size
42x72, at $1.00.
Hills Bleached Muslin, BIC.
Best Bleached Canton Flan-
mel; regular soc grade, BIC.
Ladies' heavy ribbed, fleece
lined Union Suits, $1.50.
Ladies' fine ribbed, fleece
lined Vests and Pants, S5c.
Amoskeag Gingham Waist
Aprons, 79c.
Special sale regular $3.50
full size quilted comforts, filled
with pure white cotton, $500.
Continuing the sale of regu-
lar $500 Striped Wolfe Waists,
$1.O0.
Boys Corduroy Oliver Twist
Suits; sizes 3 to 6 years, $3.9s.
Evening journal., 1920-10-05
ANOTHER MISS RILEY

The Miss Jane Riley who has been
nominated as Representative in the
Second Representative District on the
Farm-Labor ticket is not Miss Jane A.
Riley Of 5i5 Taylor street.
Evening journal., 1920-10-05

Flannelette and Knit Petit
coats, $l.50.
Ladies' $40 Slipover Sweat
ers, $5.9S.
Boys Coat Sweaters, in
heather and plain colors, $500.
Mems Mayo Union Suits,
$500.
Mems fine, natural wool
Underwear, $500.
Mems fine Madras Negligee
Shirts, $500.
Children's extra heavy fleece
lined Vests and Pants, SOC and
sec.
Boys Mayo heavy fleece
lined Union Suits, SIPS.
Boys fine Percale Blouses,
$1.OO.
Infants short and Ions
Flannel Skirts, 79c.
Evening journal., 1920-10-05
Infants Coats and Capes, $3.75 to $3.50

and embroidery
show smoc and
Evening journal., 1920-10-05
Miscellaneous Wednesday Specials

Girls Gingham Dresses; sizes
6 to Ia years, $500.
Girls Blue Serge Dresses;
sizes z to IA years, $7.98.
Pure Silk Long Gloves, IL
and 16-button length, $500
and $3.50.
Fine French Kid Gloves,
$500.
Kayser's Leatherette Gloves,
$1.5O.
Ladies' fine silk Isle Hos
iery, 75c.
Ladies' pure silk, full fash
ioned Hosiery, $1.9S.
Ladies' Lisle Cotton Hose,
39c.
Mems silk Isle Hose, 39c.
Mems pure silk Hose, 79c.
Ladies' Flannelette Gowns;
regular sizes, $3.50; extra
sizes, $2.75.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-04
JAMESBURG

DIR. and Mrs. II. ID. Zandt attended
the golden wedding anniversary oil
Mr.. and Mrs. John CASTOR, of Somer-
Vile on election day. Mrs. CASTOR is
a sister of MIR. Zandt. This couple
have had the unique honor of attend
ing the second golden anniversary ia
the Zandt family within a few years.
Mrs. Zandt's parents, the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Augustine Roger, observing a
similar event some years ago.
Miss Edna Riddle has been a guest
OF Miss Freda Rogers, at New Bruins
wick at a Halloween party given ov-
er the weekend. Miss Riddle will
spend the weekend at Wilmington.
Delaware, the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
Henry Firestine. Mr.. and Mrs. Riddle
will make the trip to Wilmington on
Sunday returning with their daugh-
ter by auto.
Mrs. Mary Rule. of Franklin Park,
and Mrs. Katharine Rule, of Frank
lin Park, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Dawson, this week.
Joseph APPLICABLE. of Midtown,
spent Monday in town and was en-
tertained that evening by friends. Mr..
plegate Is interested In the forma-
lion of a dancing class in town, and
will take the matter up by special
request of his friends here.
Miss Lille Taylor. of S~potswood
and Miss Florence Denton. of Mon
roe township, spent the weekend at
The home of Miss Helen Waddy and
were entertained at the Halloween
party given. Miss Ruth Dey. of Day
ton. was a guest at the Waddy home
last night.
Members OF the Oriental team, of
Pride of Mechanics Home Council,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-04
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
BE Better L~ooking-Take
Olive Tablets

If your skin is yellow-complexion
pallid-tongue coated-appetite poor
you have a bad taste in your mouth
a lazy, no-good feeling-you should
take Olive Tablets.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets sub
stitute for calomel-were prepared by
DR.. Edwards after II years of study.
DR.. Edwards'O Olive Tablets areapurely
You will know them by their olive color.
Tohave a clear, pink skin. bright eyes,
n o pimples, a feeling of buoyancy like
acknowledgements getatthecause.
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act on
the liver and bowels like calomel-yet
have no dangerous after effects.
They start the bile and overcome con.
stipation. Take one or two nightly and
note the pleasing results. Millions of
boxes are sold annually at 15c and 3Oc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-04

of this place. are getting ready for
the holding of a session of this de-
gree that brought fame to the mem
bers of Eagle Council, Jr. o. u. A.
VI. at ~Spotswood. where the voyage
over the hot sands of the desert will
commence. All members of the de-
zee are urged to attend this session
Friday night of this week.
Miss Sylvia Waddy spent wednes-
day night of this week in Trenton, a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-04

guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. w. Snedek-
err, former residents here.
The many friends of Rev. s. j. Nc
Clenaghan, of Princeton. a former
pastor of the Jamesburg Presbyter-
ian church, that i'll health has COM
PEELED him to cur a furlough from
his duties as superintendent of the
New Jersey Synodical Missions. tc
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-04

was still governor; tw%enty-nine
couldn't name a senator from the
state and on the matter of cabinet
officers they were awful" Some
thought Gompers. Roosevelt. Bryan.
McAdoo, Reed and Blaine were
members.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-04
seek health at a resort at Ashville.
And They're I'm College. Too,

PALO ALTO, Cal.-Two hundred
and thirty-fve Leland Stanford Col
lege students were examined by
Professor Cottrell here. Thirty-seven
didn't know the name of California's
governors; six thought Hi johnson
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-12-16

Dutton, Ala.-ln recommending Thed-
ford'5 Black-Drauglt TO her friends and
ncishbors here, Mrs. T. F. Parks, a we'll
known JacksonCounty lady, said: 81 am
getting up in years; my head is pretty
willie. lliave seen medicines and renie-
dies come and 90 but The old reliable
came and stayed. am talking of Black
Dalught, a liver medicine we have used
FOR yeags--onc that san be depended up
on and ono that viii t'the work.
"Biaeb-Erauqht willrelieve iai1es ion
and nsaradouiitaGeu right, and know
for tt-iit II is The best thing have
ever found for the full. uncomfortable
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-12-16
lllitigated

Talk about your unmitigatec
gall-w we got slice Of il
last week about the size 81 $
saddle blanket.
A Cleveland firm who advertise
that they have been III business
ever since and during all
those years thcyhave not spent six
Giants in Benton for advertising,
altho, they have received humid
reds OF dollars worth of business
from the residents Of Benton and
tyicinity, have had on big sales for
he last two weeks. They have
carried full page advertisements
in the two Cleveland papers. and
advertise bv large hand bills.
One OF their representatives
was here last week distributing
the hand bills, posting them up on
the light poles, and in the wind
oWs OF the business houses. which
was all right so far as we were
concerned, but to cap the stack
the representative came saunter
ny into our sanctum sanctorlum
and sort OF sided up to us, cat
fish like, and asked us if we cared
for him putting one Of the large
advertisements over the Office
Well, sir il made us
mad, and we very curlly told him
we did. After taking the second
thought, we lelt like going out
aud hiring some old mule To kick
Us right good Tor being 50 selfish
II it was to de over we would say,
Why certainly not hang the
darned thing over the window and
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-12-16

What They Mean
DID you DREAM ABOUT DRINK
ING2

NJ OW that booze has gone glm-
1 v mering through the dream of
things that were" it is interesting to
Investigate the alcoholic conditions In
DfcanIand, where there amt no Ten
commandments ana a man can raise Il
thirst"
II is not too much to say that the
situation there is positively ~Shociing.
and tie drys ought to get busy ut once
In the realm OF shadows. Ola booze
lighters, now reduced to taking their
Ippe and conserving with their iuebri-
uted associates in Dreamland only,
may gather what SOlaCe they can from
ne fact tlat Oracles and southsayers
regard as of generally favorally omen
dreams in which the late John Barley
corn conSpiCuousy figures. And it
nay be laid down as q rule that If you
take your flicker in dreams alone 1t
won't hurt you. In fact, it will have
Just the contrary effect to taking it
over real bar. TO go into "a Dream
land barroom-the only one now open
and there, seeing old acquaintance,
saY "Whats yours boys?" indicates,
II everything is pleasant and convivial
mat You will soor embark in some new
speculation or business which will be
highly profitable. Should one of these
drcam-lriends, refuse to join YOU. de-
claring that he is on "the water
wagon YOU will soon meet an old
friend and have long and pleasant
chat with him.
10 dream that you are drunk and
have accumulated your jag from
Drcamlatd booze indicates that rlcnes
and honors, now wholly unforeseen.
are TO come to you; probably through
making the acquaintance of man
how uHSH0Wn 70 you who will put you
IN the way of making your fortune. To
NE unmarried man 1t signifies that
ne Is beloved by Il woman OF whom he
aus, as yet scarcely thought, and that
ne VIII make an excellent wife. But
o dream that you have tasted no II =
luw and yet are drunk IS accounted
bad sign. You win soca commit
ONE foolish action.
IL you dream that you g rink on
gater you are going to boast on YOUR
ich relations, and of wealth which
GU do not possess Lii to see an
Their man drunk means that YOU VIII
o something foolish.
II Is but fair to the oracle and sooth-
ayers to state that these dream In.
expectations were expounded years
nd years before the dry amendment
the Constitution was thought Of.
tcopyrignLl
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