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The Washington herald., 1920-12-26

pounds being distributed in accord
ance with the Presidents order. For
the Presidents part, he received a
flood of gifts from every section Of
the country.
Carrying an ebullient note. the
Christmas issue of "Passin'
Through" periodical published
"celldom' at the Washington jail,
provided brave assurance that the
holiday spirit isn't lost even when
men lose their freedom.
,"Passin' Through" described by
its jailor- editor as the "grist from
Wild Oats" and strictly an inside
job" Its slogan is: Il VIII rise
again." its moral: .'The past is dead
the future is still UNBORN" its
publication "celldom;" Mr.. Fosters
greeting to his wards: Better luck
next year."
Attorney General Palmer's contri-
button was captioned: Life is never
a thing of chance" and the chief
Of the Department Of Justice remind
ed the prison readers that mo mat
ter how dark the present day may
seem, the sun will rise again. Nc
mistake SO far made is fatal, but il
we profit by it, it will prove a bles.
sing in disguise"
Hospitals Remembered.
Individual Christmas trees, placed
on tables at the beside of wounded
American war heroes who were con-
fined to their beds during Christmas
nne ~ the nropidad for
soldier patients in all hospitals here
The trees were trimmed to suit the
distinctive fancies Of the patients
The American Legion. Y. NJ. C. A.
knights of Columbus, Red Cross anC
other Organizations united in sup
plying cheer for the soldiers whC
are still in hospitals. Special Christ.
mas dinners -and various forms o.
entertainment were held at all thu
hospitals,
Army Is Merry.
Headquarters Company, Twelfth
o.. s. Infantry, commanded by Firs
Lieut.. Sherman z. Burke, q. S. A.
celebrated with a Regular Army
Christmas dinner at Camp Mead
yesterday. It was the first time sine
tn beginning of the world war tina
the company was able to follow tn
old regular army custom of invitin,
the wives and children of the en-
listed men to the festive board.
| Under the direction of First Serg'
Robert S. Russell, Indian fight
er and foreign war veteran, tn
table was prepared just as in tn
old days before the emergency ex
pansion of the regular army ruf
fled the even tenor of military life
Following their annual custom
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert /. Miller O
1914 Eighth street northwest o
IChristmas Eve distributed froI
their residence 11o baskets of prov
sions to sick and needy familie
Mrs. Miller supervised the distribu
tion. 49,.
Christmas contributions to tn
fourteen: opportunity" fund of tn
Associated Charities brought tn
total to $7,S51.51 and enabled th
organization to close numbers s,
and 10. However, there are sti
eleven family groups for whol
budgets" must be made up I
. rescue them from the grip OF dir
need during the coming year.
One reason for the large balanc
still required is that the aggregai
is $4,000 greater than in, 1918. It
hoped that today's mails to the 81
cial service house of he'Associate
Charities at s23 H street northwe,
will bring substantial cash an
check donations
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14
Notice of the settlement out I

Notice of the settlement out OF
court of the Union City depot suit
appears on the first page. There
were some concessions in this from
the original proposition, but taking
everything into consideration it is a
good settlement, and we doubt not
that many will draw a long breath
and feel good that it is all over with.
AS it appears from the published re-
port the depot after all is to be built
completely out CT the street two
years from now, the street is to be
opened right away, and nobody
seems. TO object. Pity that we could
not get our population a little over
the skiddoo mark--a gain of % and
watch us grow.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14
Watson ramham.

A pretty morning wedding wal
solemnized at the Methodist Church
in Union City last Saturday, the 8tf
inst, at o'clock, when Mr.. Melvir
Watson and Miss Vera Blamhan
appeared at the altar and were
united in the ancient and sacred
bonds of matrimony.
| The church was an inspiring
scene, with a large audience of adj
miring friends. The altar was banked
with a background of ferns. Towards
the front on each side was stately
wicker basket with clusters of pink
and white peonies. There was a
note of pink and white in the final
effects.
The musical service began with
"At Dawning," sung by Miss Ruth
Griffin, followed with the soul
moving theme, 20 Promise Me-"
sung by Miss LaNelle Marshall. Here
Miss Beulah Allen rendered an organ
number, ITO a Rosebud" Then
came the wedding party while Miss
Allen played Mendelssohn's Wedding
March. The ushers, Howard Arnold
and VIM. Turner, appeared first at
opposite entrances. Little Billy San
ders, carrying lilies, and nellie Fran
ces Jackson, carrying pink peonies,
came next, followed by the bride
and Miss Clatie Andrews, the brides
maid, at the middle entrance. The
groom and his groomsman, Mr.. Nor
man Stone, came in at the left door.
Assuming their places at the altar,
Rev. Freeman, pastor of the church,
entered from his study. The beauti-
full ring service was read and the
minister was particularly touching
and impressive in his admonition
and prayer During the ceremony
the liquid, whispering tones of
Traumerei were delightfully."- rem
dered by the organist, who gave as
a occasional Lohengrin's March.
The bride was dressed in a dark
blue travelling suit with hat to match
and carried bride roses and lilies of
the valley. The bridesmaid was
dressed in dark blue charmeuse
and black picture hat. She carried |
mink rosabuds
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. |
j. L. Ransom, Jr,, young woman of
very charming graces and accom-
plishments. The groom is a son of
DR.. f. w. Watson, lately returned
from military service in France, and
engaged here with his brother in the
industry as one of the
Watson Tire and Battery Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson left immedi-
ately for Fulton and there took
he Seminole Limited for Southern
points.
They left in a shower of general
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14

and John R. George to act with Mr.
y. W. Corum upon any questions
that may arise in regard to the keep
ing of the cemeteries. We are glad
to report an increase in the number
of persons paying annual dues and
also OF those giving to an improve
ment furd which we have started.
At tie last meeting the secretary
was instructed to put in each of our
city papers an article setting forth
the desires and purposes of the Gem
etery Association and seeking to en-
list the entire citizenship in helping
to keep beautiful the grounds where
our beloved dead lie sleeping.
MRS. J. F. HOWARD.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14
NONRESIDENT PUBLICATION.

G. F. Fowler ct al. VS.. William Bur-
ris ct al.
In the County Court of Obion
County, in the above styled cause. it
appearing to the court from the bill
which is sworn to- that Percie Col
lier, Handy Collier, Maggie f-7lery
and Jim Bell Collier are no,s.resi-
dents of the State of Tennessee, SO
that ordinary process of law cannot
be served upon them, they are there
fore hereby required to appear be-
fore the clerk of said court at his
office in Union City, Tennessee, on
or before the First Monday in June.
1920, and make defense to the bill
or 1t will beataken as confessed as to
them 1t is further ordered that
this notice be published for four
consecutive weeks in The CONNER
cial, weekly newspaper, published
in Union City, Tenn.
This April 14th. 1920.
r. H. BOND,
b-4t Clerk.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14

Little Robert Alexander Suther-
land, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman
Sutherland, was painfully injured
last Monday. A car going north on
Ury street caught him crossing the
street and ran over him, bruising
his head and body. We understand
that Mr.. McGaugh, owner of the car,
when he saw the little boy tried to
steer the car so as to prevent the
accident, but it was unavoidable.
The family and friends were alarmed
over the boys condition until the
physician was called and announced
he was not fatally injured. Mrs.
McGaugh, wife of ]. A. McGaugh,
had been to Nashville for an opera
tion and was in the car with her
husband returning home. She got
out when the accident took place
and rested in one of the homes near
by Robert was conscious and rest
ing better Tuesday morning.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14

H. C. Smith and wife and J. C
Burdick, Jr., and wife were in Mem
phis last week, Mr.. Smith and Mr.
Burdick attending the State conven
ton of The Travellers Protective AS.
ISOLATION. Mr.. Burdick was elected
first vice president of the State as
ISOLATION and delegate to the nation
al convention to meet in Portland
Oregon, in juno. The Tennessee del
egation will go in two special Pull
mans on special train from st.
Louis, where the national headquar-
tiers are located.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14
The May Day Land Sale.

Thursday, May 20, 1920. On the
land-the Williams land, bounded
by Marshall and Williams; near the
Gibbs land. The best oil proposition
around Reelfoot Lake Why? Be-
cause our land is situated midway
between the two wells that are now
going down into the liquid gold.
Because w. H. Newberry agreed to
drill this particular tract within 90
days If he struck oil in the oil field.
When you get five or ten acres you
have many thousands If oil is pro-
duced as all now believe. IL no oil
you have the worth of your money
in the best land in all Tennessee.
Prepare to visit this great sale.
1t will be a great day on Reelfoot
Lake. You will get the best fish
fry all cooked brown with sauce and
fine coffee You can visit the oil
well in operation. Hear the Blow
Bros. fine brass band.
You can make purchase that
will in all probability make you in
dependent. Get you cars and bug
gies oiled up. Carry the whole fam
ily 1t will be a great treat as well
as wealth, to you.
Pittman, Rust &c Co., Owners.
Sale by w. r. Manley Land and
Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14
A Call to All.

While most every one knows thai
there has been for several years an
effort made to put our cemeteries in
good condition and SO to keep them
perhaps all do not know that we
have an organized body of ladies
called "The City Cemetery Associa-
ton" who work in conjunction with
Mr.. z. w. Corum, chairman of the
cemetery work from the City Board.
Mr.. B. w. Posey, the present sex
ton, has charge of the entire Gem
etery work for 1920. The cemeteries
are designated 'City Cemetery" and
East View Cemetery" but the work
is one in our hearts and so con-
Quoted. The City Cemetery Associa-
ton officers for this year are:
Mrs. j A. Prieto, chairman; Mrs.
Anna B. Morgan, first vice pres.
Mrs. Anselmo Harris, second vice
pres; Mrs. f. w. Moore, treasurer;
Mrs. ]. F. Howard, secretary.
The annual dues per lot in each
cemetery are $1,000, which go to pay
for the keeping of the entire
grounds. The names of lot owners
are divided among women collectors
for these dues. We hope to SO per-
feet our work that each one will be
solicited only once, and trust that
every one will be patient with US
during our formative period.
There is a committee composed Of
Mesdames Wilford Farris, Anselmo
Harris, w. M. Mailing. John ELAN
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14

w. H. Simmons, who has been To-
Gated for several months at Walnut
Ridge, Ark, has returned to Union
City. Mr.. Simmons tell us that he
left Walnut Ridge SIS years ago to
join the Confederate Army, and that
this is his first visit home. He found
very few of his relatives and friends
of the old home. He says that the
country is improved and completely
changed and people are in fine con-
ditiOn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14

]. w. Keith, of Hornbeak, was
here last week and tells us of the
marriage of Mr.. Scott Williams and
Miss Gibson at the home of the
bride in Kenton on the Sd inst.
Another wedding at Hornbeak was
that of Miss Ruby Barnett and Mr..
Clifford Lilly on the 9Th inst, Rev.
Smith officiating. The bride is the
charming daughter of Mr.. Noke Bar
nett and the groom a res sident of
Harrisburg, Ark.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14

r. H. Caldwell, game warden, was
up last week from Samburg, looking
in at the various familiar places and
friendly faces. Mr.. Caldwell sug-
gests to those who may not so un-
derstand it that the open season for
shooting squirrels does not begin till
June. He will be Obliged to enforce
tie law il it is not observed and
hopes it will not be necessary for
him to do this.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14
UNCLE SAM MOST GENEROUS
TO MEN DISABLED BY WAR,
DECLARES SECRETARY BAKER
Privates or Officers, All measured by
Same Yardstiek.

never been before in the worlds his
tory so generous provisions for the
care, compensation and re-education
of disabled soldiers as those made
by the United States for its soldiers
disabled in the World War These
provisions apply equally, of course
to sailors, marines and nurses.
The provisions made by Congress
for its disabled soldiers may be brief
ly outlined as follows:
First-the disabled man is re-
tanned in a military hospital, where
he is given the best medical treat
ment that can be provided until
completely cured and restored to
healthier until he has received the
maximum benefit to be expected
from hospital treatment. During this
period the soldier is given vocational
training if the nature of the case
permits and the soldier desires it..
Until discharged from the military
hospital the soldier receives the full
pay of his grade the same as if on
active duty. When the soldier is
discharged he is paid the bonus pro-
vided by Congress and travel pay at
the rate of cents per mile to his
home.
Second-The Government provides
for the payment after his discharge
from the military service of a month
ly compensation to each man with a
disability of 10 per cent or over in
Cured in, aggravated by or trace
able to the military service. The
amount of compensation varies with
the degree of disability, whether to-
tai or partial, whether the disability
is of temporary or permanent nature
and whether the man has or has not
OR OFFICERS, ALL
BY SAME YARDSTICK
The compensation paid to a SOL
der whose disability is rated as to-
tai and temporary is $50 per month
If he has no dependents, with addi-
tional allowances for dependents. If
and while the disability is rated as
partial and temporary, the monthly
to which the man is
entitled is a percentage of the COM
which would be payable
or his total temporary disability
to amount of physical |
disability. For permanent partial
disability the claimant receives COM
on the basis of 500, the
mount being determined by the de-
,ree of his disability. If the disabil-
ty is rated as total and permanent
he rate of compensation is 500 per
month; and for what is known as
ouble total permanent disability
he rate of compensation is 5000 per
lonth.
If the disabled person is so help
ess as to be in constant need of
urse or attendant an additional
UNI, not to exceed $40 per month, is
aid In addition, those men who
,ok out war risk insurance and who
re classified as totally and perma-
emily disabled are paid their insur-
nee monthly, depending on the
mount of insurance they took out.
hose men who applied for $4,000
fe insurance (the amount most
taken out), receive $57
or month in addition to their COM I
This insurance for total !
disability is paid whether /
lie disability was insured before +
scharge or after discharge, and is
ot even dependent upon being in
Tired in line of duty.
l.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14

DR.. c. E. Upchurch has been re-
Gently appointed by the Surgeon
General of the q. s. Public Health
Service to administer dental treat
ment to the patients of the Bureau
Of War Risk Insurance. All soldiers
having this insurance receive the
necessary treatment.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14
For Representative.

CLOYS.-We are authorized to an
nounce G. @. Clogs as candidate for
Representative from Obion County to
the Tennessee General Assembly, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For State Senator

LEDUKE.-We, are authorized to
announce B. F. LeDuke. of Lake Coun-
ty, as candidate for the State Senate
to represent the people OF Weskley, Lake
and Obion Counties in the upper house
of the Tennessee General Assembly,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14
Rehearsal Party.

Mrs. ]. L. Ransom, Jr., enter
tanned for the Watson Bramham
bridal party last Friday night, with
the presence of several visiting
friends,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14

The Salvation Army did a great
work during the past 40 years for
the poor in Tennessee. They are APP
pealing for funds to carry on their
work. Help them.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14

FOR SALE One player-p piano. in
Al condition. For price and terms
see Mrs. Martin, SO7 w. Church St..
or phone 2S2. 7-tf
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-05-14
THREE VISITING DAYS.
May 18719-20. Each Afternoon From
1P. M. to 4P.M.

On the above days you are cordial
ly and most urgently requested to
visit our plant. Hundreds of people
and many of then; our stockholders
have never seen this plant. Take
this occasion now to see us in our
everyday work.
REYNOLDS PACKING co.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-22

The deputies and sena-
tors of Alsace-L Lorraine
are received at the
Hotel de Vile in Paris
Seven Of the greatest
men in France photo
graphed together dur
ing a reception at the
Hotel de Vile to the
deputies and senator's
from Alsace-Lorraine.
Left to fight-M Marshal
Foch, Alexandra Mil
lerand. new French
Premier; Leon Bour-
geois. President of the
Senate; cx-President
Poincare. Presi d ent
Deschanel, NJ. Gour-
dain and Marshal Pc
tain. International
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-11
WHO STOLE DINosAuRus7
Theft Of Giant Skeleton From Patago-
mia Frets euenos Aires Off
cial.

BuenOs Aires.-Who stole the great
Patagonian dinosaurs?
This Is a question the newspapers
are asking, and it is also question
with which DIR. Carlos Ameghino, di-
rector of the Buenos Aires Museum of
Natural History, would like to have
answered.
The dinosaurus. or rather its skele-
ton, was not stolen from the museum,
1t should be explained, but from the
soil of Patagonia, near Neuquen,
where, in remarkable state Of pres
ervation, it was discovered by some
English engineers a year ago during
the excavation of an irrigation ditch.
They notified Arthur Smith Wood
ward, naturalist of the British mu-
scum, Of the find, who, in turn, com
municated with DR.. Ameghino.
From the description of the engi-
neers it appeared the dinosaurs was
a monster, even for dinosauri, and of
a new species.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-11

From Bernard M. Baruch comes this
to-the-point statement OF fundamental
conditions:
Il see in economic conditions d.
sectly before us slow and steady i'm
provement. With these improving
economic conditions, we shall see i'm
proving social and political conditions,
because political and social unrest are
reflections of economic conditions, and
not vice versa. 1t is fallacious to as
sumo that lower prices coming from
an increased supply will make for
hard times. That would be true were
a third factor present, namely, lack of
demand. But there is every reason to
believe that demand will continue,
and, if anything. increase; due, first,
to the wide distribution in this coun-
try Of money; second, to the fact that
is negligible; third.
that many needs have remained un-
filled because of the barrier offered by
abnormally high prices, conversion.
and skeletonizing of industries during
the war, and the stoppage Of all con-
structive enterprises during the war
period"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-11
ENDS 15O-YEAR FEuD
Trouble Started by Dog Has Just
Been Settled.
Egyptian Authorities Interfere When
TWO Villages Engage In Bloody
Battle.


Cairo-An assize case has ended
which is one Of the most remarkable
held in Egypt for years. 1t originated
in vendetta, not between families
but between two whole villags. Hami-
dat and Ashraf. near Keneh, Upper
Egypt, northeast Of the ruins Of
Thebes.
One hundred and fifty years ago
dog from the village of Hamidat
bit an Ashraf man, who died. A
quarrel followed between his relatives
and the owner OF the Hamidat dog,
which developed till all the inhabi-
tants of Ashraf considered that all
persons of Hamidat blood were guilty
of the death. The hatred of one vii
lage for the other became hereditary,
and assassination was common be-
tween them whenever the conditions
of the country favored disorder.
Last spring Ashraf attacked Ham,
idat in force. A score of Hamida-
tians were killed. 100 houses were
burned and harvests were carried
of.
Hamidat remembered the dog and
bit back, killing 16 Of the assailants.
These siayers have just been tried.
Il accused being brought up and one
lawyer briefed for every FIVE persons
by the defense. Twenty-one received
sentence of 10 years penal servitude.
II is noteworthy that the vendetta
did not include women, who during
1kO vpars had indulged only in YER
bal warfare.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-11

The two point side carry" A
splendid method Of carrying an ex-
hausted swimmer to safety. as demon
strated by the American Red Cross,
whose Water Safety" throughout the
United States will. they feel. be a
means Of saving many persons who
otherwise might pay the penalty of
carelessness or ignorance in the treach-
erous waters of our lakes, rivers and
oceans. Through every waters port
organization the Red Cross seeks to
spread the gospel, Everybody SWIM
mer-every swimmer life-saver."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-11
BLASTS OPEN CANAL
Prince Connects Lake caprolace
With Mediterranean.
Noted italian Engineer usss SO Tons
Of Explosives and 1.2co ombs
In Undertaking.

Rome.-Don Gelasio CAetani, 4
brother Of Prince Caetani, the Ameri-
can trained engineer who laid the
mine which blew of the top of the
mountain Col di Lana during the war.
burying hundreds of Australian SOL
diers beneath it, has just dynamited a
canal into existence from Lake CaprO-
lace to the Mediterranean. sea.
The work was undertaken by dlrec-
tfon of the prince. also known as the
duke Of Sermoneta. head Of the
Roman Campagna and Terracina. a
region which the prince has labored
for years to reclaim. On the seashore
Of this strange volcanic region there
are three lakes or lagoons. called Fog
liano. Monaci and Caprolace, com
munfcating with each other, into which
at high tide all kinds Of fish find their
way. remaining there to breed aud
fatten for the Roman market to which
every day some ten to forty hundred
weight are shipped.
Only one. that of Foglfano, Is d.
rectly connected with the sea, and in
order to unite that Of Caprolace with
the neighboring MEDITERRANEAN. and to
greatly Increase the yield OF fish.
Prince Caetani decided to- explode u
series of mines so as to form canal
between this lake and the sea.
The undertaking took fifty tons Of
explosives and 1900 large bombs, or
five times as much as was required
to destroy the mountain top. 1t was
successful. opening . channel to the
sea. rss
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-06-11
A WORTHY CONGRESSMAN

No other name than that OF Guy
Hardy should be considered by the Re
publicans Of the Third Colorado con
gressional district this fall
He is the kind of man who makes the
best possible representative. and in
his first term he has done very we'll,
both in serving the interests Of the
people of this district and in doing
his part in consideration of the great
national problems that have been pre-
sented to congress.
It could not be truthfully claimed
for any congressman that he has full
filled the wishes and met the approval
of all the people of his district. That
would be impossible, and the man
who would attempt to make such a
record would be either damagogue
or a fool, and Guy Hardy is neither
of these.
The Republicans cannot find in this
district a stronger candidate, and the
Democrats cannot nominate one who
will be more worthy of the trust and
confidence of the people.-Pueblo
Chieftain.