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East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29
Ye Colonial Bellies

This delightful company of young
aides appeals to every one. They
bring to us the days of the past,
the customs, the songs. the stories.
n fact, the DAYS we older ones
ook back on and think Of, ant
Jar little tots love so well to hav,
is tell Them about. The thing
Grandma and Grandpa used to
say, to sing, to see.
This Company has been especial.
ly selected with the purpose Of
combining talent that can best dt
this very thing. People who hay,
been quite intimately associateo
with the traditions and raise,
among the influences, left from
hose dear old days. Hele is b
nappy, delightful group of girh
who love to reminiSce and make u,
10 likewise, who are brimful OF
enthusiasm aud reverence for tn,
very things their mother, father
grandmother and grandfather used
TO do.
SO if YOU intend to come anG
hear them, prepare for one happy,
l)yous evening.
Public School Auditorium Mon
day night May 2nd.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29
Mad Dog,

+ mad dog ran amuck in Stark
Vile Mondav morning, biting
several dogs before he was killed
by City4Marshal Richey, The dog
with the rabbies belonged to Mr..
Peter Critz, who lives about 5 mites
west Of town and it is not known
how many animals were bitten BY
him before be was discovered ip
town and killed. ~
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29
Maben School Closes.

The Maben High School closed Q
successful session last week, Thel E
were II members OF tie graduating
C ass.
The following is the program Of
the exercises:
song Ninth and Tenth Grades
Salutation Laura Thomae
"Americanism"
Aubrey Gammjll
Laura Thoma.
Valedictorian John Hull
Making Good"
Farwell Song
Address Prof. Winn
Delivery of Diplomas Rev, Mr.. Roger
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29
Logical Deduction.

"The good die young jQTe are told,
And if that stuff is on tho lever 'I'''
One must perforce conclude that old...
Methuselah was regular devil. Il.
/, Times Herald.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

A dance was given at the club
rooms Friday afternoon.
ssS
Mrs, George Cole, of Akron,
Ohio, is visiting her mother, Mrs
Il. & Cox.
Mrs. Ii. d, Oakley was the gra-
,ious hostess of her Tuesday after,
noon bridge club.
The Parent Teacher Association
held their regular meeting at the
school house Thursday,
Mrs. W. +. w heat, of Pensa>
sla Fla, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. X. X. Wler.
The thing that worries Europe
most is its inability to find somes
hing that don't wrong it.
Mrs j. A. Gibson, who has been
visiting Mrs. Ella Nash. has .e.
urned to her home in Meridian.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bell, Of
charleston, visited their parents
Ir. and Mrs. G.. Z. Bell last week,
Mrs. John ID. Green ana little
laughter, Frances Stone, spent
several days in Sturgis this week
Mrs. G. Il. Sa unders, of Green
wood was a week end guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Harrington.
Mr.. John Ii. We!lborn returned
Wednesday from Winston county
where he has been surveying some
lands.
Misses Irene Strickland anC
Ruth Sanders of the M !. G. W,
visited friends here Saturday al
sunday
Miss Rose Carothers has return.
ed home from Schenectady, n. Y,
where she has been spending 81 {
winter. =.
Miss Elizabeth Denham, of th,
VI. S. G. W. spent the week enc
With her grandmother, Mrs, Laurt
Bridges.
The rain Tuesday stopped tbt
oal game at the College between
4. g. Nj. and the University of
Alabama. That would not have
Jeen so lad if hadn't stopped i
large number Of plows at the same
time,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29

Mns Louise Saunders was the
charming and vivacious hostess of
her bridge club Thursday after.
noon,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29

Mrs. Ed. Owen, who has been
visiting relatives here, returned
yesterday to her home in Macon,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29

A lovely reception was given bv
Mrs. B.. Blumenfeld Thursday af-
ternoon in compliment to Mrs
Simon Blnmenfeld. The house
was lovely in pink and green Mrs,
BIumenfeld was assisted in enter.
tanning by Mesdames s. Fried, P.
Good nan. b. l.. Magruder, NJ
Goodman, Wilburn Saunder, Ii.
D. Oakley. q, Utz. r. X. Wier
Misses Louie Saunders, Annie
Shearsr and Jessie May Gill,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29
Editorial BRIEFS.

MAnd still the world yaps ABOUT
zap.
Tie man who follows his nose
never retreats.
! People with only one eve should
see only the bright side of life.
When an auctioneer shoots of
his mouth it's case of hit or miss.
a slight revival in business is
noted. Some day we may feel it.
usWhen lovers quarrel each thinks
the other unpardonabIy slow at
! making up.
The fellow who plays n cornet is
always desirable neighbor-when
he is asleep,
1t is wise to put your trust in
God, but don't expect Him to
dish up three meals day while
you loaf on the job.
After the excitement is all over
some peope begin to worry over
what did't happen,
We are told that war is in the
Air again, but SO long as it remains
there we won't worry.
| If all man would learn to sew on
buttons before marriage 1t might
save lot of family jars.
Most men are judged by the
company they keep, but sometimes
it is tough on the company.
The nickel cigar is beginning to
make it's appearance again. Some
lay it may be worth nickel.
~
Nov that summer is with as
again. consistency demands that
we begin to yearn for winter.
When u new gown appeals to O
woman it is easy for the saleslady
10 convince her it is a bargain.
The man with million is truly to
be pited He has some genuine
friends, but is never able to tell
them from the false,
When showing off before your
friends YOU should avoid talking in
Millions. The modern world has
little use for u plker.
A tax on bachelors would not be
so bad after all. The fellow who
pays up would have valid excuse
For remaining single.
Europe eau not understand the
American point OF view, But that
Is not surprising. We are unable
even to locate European point.
Witty paragraphs are becoming
so numerous in the newspapers one
inds it increasingly difficult to re.
cognize that which is supposed to
be witty.
War theatens to break out be-
! ween some OF the Central American
icountries, but it will receive scant
/ attention up here until after the
baseball season,
! Japan may entertain peaceful in
tent;ons towrrd us, but her mili-
tary activity would indicate that
she is getting ready to make
naughty faces at some one.
~
A spirit Of fairness in commer-
cial life would do much toward re-
storing the country to normal con-
ditions. But that is too much to
expect in these days of scramble
and grab.
Mrs. Ed. Owen, who has been
visiting relatives here, returned
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29
uss l.LE4EFa.&

The w. G. L. U. have plans for
A silver tea on an afternoon of next
week. The proceeds of which are
TO be added to their fund for q
drinking fountain lhe4 have long
contemplated Tor the town. This
they hope to have put in sometime
IN the near future.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29

When post Office is within 80
rods of the depot then the rails
road delivers the mail to the post
office.
Since the Starkville post Office
moved it is outside of the so rods
INIT by few yards, consequently
the government will have to make
a contract with some one to deliver
the mails to the post Office The
oids for this contract close tomor>
row night.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29

A spirit Of fairness in commer-
cial life would do much toward re-
storing the country to normal con-
ditions. But that is too much to
expect in these days of scramble
and grab.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29

Japan may entertain peaceful in
tentions towrrd us, but her mili-
tary activity would indicate that
she is getting ready to make
naughty faces at some one.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29

War theatens to break out be-
ween some OF the Central American
countries, but it will receive scant
attention up here until after the
baseball season,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29

Witty paragraphs are becoming
so numerous in the newspapers one
inds it increasingly difficult to re.
cognize that which is supposed to
be- witty.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29

Europe can not understand the
American point of view, But that
is not surprising. We are unable
even to locate a EuroDean point.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29

A tax on bachelors would not be
so bad after all The fellow who
pays up would have a valid excuse
For remaining single.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1921-04-29

When showing off before your
friends YOU should avoid talking in
Millions. The modern world has
little use for plker.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29
Concert Band.

The Hickman, KY, concert band,
under the leadership of Prof. A.. j.
Hunziker, will give complimentary
concert here in the Park Sunday af-
ternoon at $3.50 May Is.
Everybody is cordially invited to
come, no matter where you live nor
who you are. The. concert will be
absolutely free, though hat collec-
tion will be taken for the children's
playground fund. If these band men
are enough Interested in us and our
playground to come at no cost, we
surely can afford to attend and drop
literally into the hat. The play
ground will be free to the children,
whoever they are and from whence
they come. Other splendid musical
numbers may be added.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29
c. P. Church Notes.
Sunday School, 9:45 o'clock.
Morning service. 1900 o'clock.

Sunday School, 9:45 o'clock.
Morning service, 1880 o'clock.
Christian Endeavor, $50 pm.
Topic: "Thy Kingdom Come" ''In
My Country" DR.. Tyree c. White
hurst will lecture rat the eevening
service. 1880 o'clock, on European
Missions. DR.. Tyree spent three years
overseas in war work, and has trav-
eled extensively studying conditions
in foreign countries. His lecture is
very enlightening on the. present cha
otto condition of Europe. No collec-
tion will be taken.
The Christian Endeavor Society is
anxious to assist any band of young
people regardless of denomination in
organizing Christian Endeavor So
ciety in different communities. Any
group of young people who are anx-
ious for the valuable training, that
c. e. gives should write Miss Vieva
Roper, corresponding secretary, I'm
ion City, Tenn, and helps for organ
izing will be sent.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29

Pilson, the grocer in an English
village, and his better half were on a
visit to their son and heir, who was
captain of the school cricket club,
The occasion was an important
match and, as play did not cease un-
til late, Pilson prevailed upon his
parents to stay till Monday. The
worthy son the next morning (Sun-
day. accompanied his parents to
church, where Pilson, ST., thoroughly
disguised the congregation by join
ing in the singing and chants with
a voice which almost drowned the or
gan. Young Pilson was furious. At
ter church he said to his father:
Dad, hope when you come again
you'll sing bit lower. Everybody
was grinning at you" TITS all right,
my son; it couldn't be 'elped," said
Pilson, Sr., quite seriously. You
see, If l hadn't 'ighered my voice
they'd "a card your mother"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29
Ben-Carter.


Denver. Col. April fisherman
T. Bell. manager of the Bell Service
Company. surprised a number of his
friends Monday by an announcement
that he was married in a quiet cere-
mony at the study of the Rev. James
E. Davis. of the Central Christian
Church, Sunday afternoon. The bride
was Miss Lorene Carter, of Union
City. Tenn. Only few close friends
osthe couple were present at the GER
emory. Mr.. and Mrs. Bell will make
their home in Denver.
The foregoing notice concerns one
of our young ladies, one whom the
people of this community have
known and esteemed very highly. She
was clerk in the postoffice here for
some time. perhaps a year or more,
and this is indeed one of the rare in
stances where so many charming
graces and refinements are found in
one so accommodating and deserving.
Mrs. Bell is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. W.&Carter. Division street,
this city, and left a few months ago
for lengthy visit in Denver. There
are hosts of friends here, all remem-
bering the bride with the most pro-
found good wishes.
Mr.. Bell is native of Paducah, for
a time connected with the C. Rail-
way offices at that place. He is now
manager of one of the biggest motor
service stations in Denver and is es-
teemed as one of the business men of
that city.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29
Satisfaction.

An Irishman presented himself be-
fore Liverpool magistrate to seek
advice.
"Sor," he said 81 kapes hens in my
cellar, but tn water pipes is bust, an
me hens is all drownded."
Sorry / can't do anything for
you," said the magistrate; you had
better apply to the water company"
A few days later Pat again ap-
peared.
well, what now? What did the
water company tell your" queried
the magistrate.
"They tould me, yer honor" was
the reply, "to kape ducks"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29
Greer-Love.

Mr.. Terrell Greer and Miss Helen
Love were quietly married April 6
in Detroit, Mich. The wedding came
as surprise to Mr. Greer's mother,
also his relatives and friends in Una
ion City. and the best wishes are ex-
tended both to Mr.. Greer and his
bonny bride for their happiness and
prosperity.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29
The Commercial, Union City, Tenn.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1921.
RIvES NEWS.

MeSuameS Il. A. cummings and
Jas. Hight were recent social visitors
in Memphis.
Wednesday of. last week in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Woody,
Miss Clyde Woody, accomplished
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Arch Woody, became the bride OF
Mr. j. v. Gosnell, Rev. Dorence
Woody officiating. The bridal couple
left on the evening train for Dyers-
burg. where Mr.. Gosnell is associated
with Mr. Hobbs, jeweller Mr.. and
Mrs. Gosnell were here over Sabbath,
guests with the brides sisters and
brother, Mrs. Leslie Shore, Miss Elva
Woody and Mr.. Wayne Woody. Con-
gratulations' are extended for bon
voyage thru life.
There was called meeting of the
0. e. S. Tuesday afternoon of last
week in reception for the visit of the
Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Ollie
Towles, of Nashville. Two candi-
dates were initiated. Mrs. Towles
graciously placed this chapter in eff
fciency as one of the best in her itin-
erary of this grand division. The
Union City chapter was invited
down, but owing to being busy pre-
pairing for a visit in the evening of
Mrs. Towles, only Mrs. Ellis Jackson,
w. M, Mrs. Jordan, Asso. M, and
Mrs. Will Bryan, Chap, were here.
During the social period the social
committee won well deserved praise
in delicious and beautifully arranged
refreshments. Four cars of our mem
bers greatly enjoyed the evening
with the Union City chapter. ~
Hon. T. J. Bonner, on the sick list
for several days, is again able to be
in the dr.g store.
Watcnful waiting has progressed,
or rather depressed, into patient lis
tening nationally, except as to those
holding cabinet folios. From Cuba
a personal letter says Mr.. DENLY,
Secretary of the Navy, officially a
guest of the Atlantic feet "fits"--in
fact, is mans man. In the Literary
Digest we have sketch of Mr.. Wal
lace, our Secretary of Agriculture,
who, in saying I'VE have ten years
of good times before u.s." we trust is
a peptomist as well as an optimist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Crowder were
called to Sidonia last week for the
last sad rites of Mr.. Crowder's moth
err.
Mr.. Hubert Shores residence on
Caldwell avenue has the improve
ment of spacious gallery on the
front.
Mr. Jas. McLeskey, of Union City,
and Miss Jane Wilson, of Obion, were
first of the week visitors with Mrs.
Laura Hutcherson.
Jim Wise is still invalided by frac-
ture of two ribs caused from the
giving away of the rear gate to his
wagon. ~
Pupils in the s. T. I. essay contest
and the faculty will be especial |
guests of the local w. G. T. u. |
this afternoon. The few essays we
have read show considerable i'm
both as to subject matter
and composition, over last session.
Sabbath morning and evening
Elder A. G. Freed will preach at the
Christian Church. 1.-THE Millennial
Sign of Christ and His Second Com
ing" is the morning subject.
Mrs. Lee Wade since Saturday is
on the sick list. Mrs. Wade was TAX
en- with serious attack OF gall stone
collie
Monday evening Mrs. Gosnell was
with a shower in the1
home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hight.
A comDlete limo of both desk and |
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29

The chief difference between the
two political schools of the present
day seems to be that one wants to
scrap the navy, while the other wants
the navy to scrap.-Colorado Springs
Democrat.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29

Wouldn't it save lot of work and
bother if the pie counter in Wash
ington could be run ON the cafeteria
plan with every fellow helping him
self to what he wants.-Raleigh
News and Observer.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29
Teachers Elected.

In the colored school the teachers
elected last week by the Board Of Ed
ucation were as heretofore, excepting
the position filled by Ursula Oten
who is succeeded by Vira Davenport,
who was former teacher. Prof. A,
M. Gilbert is again principal of Miles
Junior HighS SCHOOL,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29

After all shortage of white paper
does not bother us as much as a
shortage of long green --Pekin (Ili !
Free Press.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29

We admit that prohibition has
good points-for the newspaper para
grapher-Joseph (Ore.) Herald.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-04-29

A complete line of both desk and
ceiling fans at Averitt Electric Co.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-09
Subscription $500 per year.
sHEMKY GIVEN FIGHT
Sharkey Fouled Him After Gong
Struck In First Round, Injuring
Him Severely

The fight between Jack Shemky OF
this city and Sharkey of Duluth, at
lshpeming on July 4th went but one
round. The two men started feeling
one another out. In the early part or
the round Sharkey fouled Shemky by
hitting low. This aroused Jack and
he waded into Sharkey and landed a
couple Of stout punches. The first
part OF the round was Sharkey's but
the latter part was clearly Shemky's.
When the gong struck both men
dropped their hands. Shemky turn
ed to 20 to his corner when. with
Tightening rapidity, Sharkey hit shem-
ky blow in the stomach. Knocking
him down.
The referee called the blow foul
and after consultation with the gong
man, who inforemed the referee that
the blow was struck fully three Sec
onds after the bell rang the referee
gave the fight 10 Shemky.
There was a howl raised by the fans
who had paid their good money to see
a contest but the rules OF the Micih-
igan Commission are imperative and
muse be obeyed
A proposal TO let Shemky rest 90
minutes, then resume the fight was
vetoed by Jacks managers who knew
that their man was hurt by the un-
called for blow much worse thanrwas
suspected
The diamond drill., 1921-07-09
-Read the ADJ
KILLED ON WAY TO MEETING

Frank Isaacson Of Manistique was
killed when his automobile ran into
the ditch near Escanaba- The car
was being driven at a high rate OF
speed. Mr.. Isaacson and HIS family
being on their way TO Iron River 10
attend the Zionist meeting and hurry
ing up 20 get there. The car was a
Ford Sedan and was driven too fast
around a curve. II tipped over.
Eleven others, principally members
OF his family, were injured. the only
ones escaping being a small boy, A
car coming close behind the lsaacson
car crashed into the overturned car
adding very much to the number OF
injuries.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-09
-Read The Ads
aBILL- ROBINSON INJURED

. VIM. Robinson was badly injured
last Monday when his Ford car crash
ed into the fence north of the paint
river bridge on Route 50. Some say
that the car hurdled the fence with
out touching IL. At any rate the car
went clear into the ditch and threw
"Bnl" and his companion SO hard
that Mr.. Robinson was unconscious
for several hours.
man fishing In the river heard the
crash and FASTENED 20 the spot, got
the car on the two men and succeed
ed in getting Mr. Robinson, the only
one injured, TO the General hospital,
where he was given attention.
The car was as badly wrecked as
any Lizzie that we have seen in many
day. = 49, -.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-09

In the evening at $3.50 o'clock a
good roads meet Will be held in front
OF the city hall. A half dozen OF good
speakers are carried with this band
OF road evangels. some OF them the
best In the land Several addresses
will be made that will be we'll worth
listening TO. In addition the Ford
band OF Detroit will dispense music
and a male quartette will sing several
selections.
The meeting viii be followed by a
street dance on the pavement in front
OF the hall. the grand march TO be
lead by W. S. Galbreath, Manager OF
the Detroit Automobile Club and one
OF the best known men in Michigan.
The lady to assist Captain Galbreath
will be the wife of one Of the mem
bers of the reception committee, a
drawing for that purpose being made
earlier in the day and the lady noti-
fed Of her good fortune
Everybody Invited
Everyone is invited TO attend all OF
the festivities OF the day. II is quite
probable that the stores will be closed
during the latter part of the afternoon
10 allow everyone to witness the ar
rival OF the Pikers and visit with
them in their camp. The commit
tee having the AFFAIR in charge wishes
everyone TO feel free 10 visit the camp
and enjoy the good times. We can
not feed everyone but you can. If you
wish. have family picnic suppers in
the park and listen to the music and
singing. There will be something
doing every minute from the time the
Pikers arrive until they leave.
Crystal Falls people are requested
TO show themselves as their hospital
ity is known Don't wait TO be in
troduced. just take hold and make the
stay OF the Pikers pleasant TO the Pix
ers and 10 the people OF the city.
VIII Visit Alpha
The reception cimmittee will meet
the Pikers at the Alpha turn and con-
duct them to Alpha where they will
view the big Balkan pit and the viii
lage proper and then continue on to
Crystal Falls.
A representation on the committees
Is given Alpha. Amasa and Mansfield
and the representatives from the
townssare requested 10 be on hand and
active.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-09
Rend ule Aus
VI. y. CHTRCH

Dir. George Bickford Is spending his
vacation with his parents. Rev and
Mrs. Edward Blckford. On Sunday
morning. July 10th, he will preach IN
the NJ. r. Church In Crystal Falls and
In, the evening he win preach at Al
pha. His subject will be "A Glance
Beneath the Surface"
In the evening Rev. Edward Bickford
will occupy the pulpit az Crystal Fails
His subject will be What Great Men
Say About te Bible"