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The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10
LOOKED LIKE PROMISED MAN
Victim Of carelessness Came Back
With Pointed Remark Concerning
Companions Immediate Future.

Two negroes were working in a
coal bin in Mississippi town, one
down in the bin throwing out the coal
and the other welding shovel, The
one inside picked up large lump and
heaved it carelessly into the air, struck
the other a resouuding blow on the
head.
AS soon as the victim had recovered
from his molnentary daze he walked
over to the edge of the bin and, peer.
ing down at his mate, said:
@"Nigger, how come you don't watch
where you, throws dat coal? You done
hit me smack on the haid."
The other looked surprised.
"Did I hit yon. niggerY
"You sho' did," came the answer.
And jes want to tell you, Use been
promising the debil man q long
time, and you certainly does resemble
my promise. se.'-New York Evening
Post.
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10
THE LADY HAD ACTED
Probably Youngsters Comment Found
Echo in the Minds Of Others in
the Audience.

A politician was making a speech
at one of the towns school houses.
Naturally, he was telling of all the
accomplishments of his administration.
And always after he had told one
he turned toward his wife, who was
in the audience, and said:
"Aly wife will hear me ont in what
I have just told"
Over and over he repeated his rather
long-drawn-out boasts, despite his
yawning audience, always bringing the
lady in at the finish.
But at last he stopped.
Then an irrepressible high-school
youngster turned to his companion
and said in tone loud enough to be
heard by those in his vicinity.
"I'm so tired that wish his wife
had borne him out the first time he
suggested it,
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10

3 "She might make you nervous" she
said dubioa,sly.
II don't think So" replied the doc
tor, smiling. I'm so much better. We
won't speak of this to John, and
won't get nervous" He made@ the
last promise because the girls face
was troubled and anxious.
Tonnibel nodded and hurried out.
She knew which room Mrs. Curtis oc-
cupied and sought the other wing Of
the house. When she knocked at the
door, woman's voice called low:
Come int"
Tony stepped inside and, turning,
shut the door before she took sur
vey of the room. When she. did, she
almost tainted. Reggie Brown, the
awful man she had known in the
canalboat days, the man who had
dropped the poison into Paul Pendle-
haven's medicine, was seated very
near Mrs. Curtis, and Katherine was
by the window, wearing a very bored
expression.
An exclamation came from each
one OF the three as the girl faced
them, looking as If she were ready to
collapse.
"You didn't get the money then.
GIRL" demanded Mrs. Curtis, sharply.
'Reggie dear, I didn't tell you last
night, but your Cousin John refused
me when asked him for help, and
had to reach Paul through
Tony's eyes were on Reginald, who
was crouching lower in his chair. Her
forward, staggering step broke off the
speakers explanation.
"You want the money for him7" she
cried, pointing finger toward the
cringing boy.
Mrs. Curtis nodded. =
Eyes, he's my son." she answered.
Tony drew long breath, letting It
hiss out through her teeth.
IF he's your son, ma'am," she said
falteringly, "then you got murderer
for son. He tried-he tried to
poison Doctor Paul"
Mrs. Curtl got up slowly, cold
rage rising IN, her pale eyes. Kath-
crime came forward to her mothers
side, but Reginald remained silent.
"You lie," snarled Mrs. Curtis.
II don't lie," cried Tony, hoarsely.
II don't lie, either. Look at him, and
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10
Gift Of Historic Textbooks,

GIT OF HtStortc Textbooks. fH'
The Holland Holton collection Of
textbooks, numbering more than 1000
volumes, has been given to Trinity
college in North Carolina, on behalf
Of the grandchildren of Martin Rowan
Chaffin, who taught school in Davie
and Yadkin counties, North Carolina,
beginning in 1850. Fifty Of the vol
umes were used in the schools Of thes
state from 1920 to the Civil war. The
Holton collection, is intended primari-
ly for the use Of the department Of
education at Trinity college, but the
books will be readily accessible to the
public and private school teachers of
Durham and Durham county.
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10

see If he amt guilty. He did put
poison in Doctor Phil's medicine, and
pushed him off the window. But l
didn't know he was your son.
By forcing her eyes around, the
mother caught sight of her boy.
Reggie" she screamed, "for Gods
love, don't look that way. Why don't
you tell the huzzy she lies! Tell her
you'll - to your cousins and let them
know Of her accusations. I'll go my
self!"
She darted across tie room, but
Reginald's husky voice called her
back.
Don't do that" he walled. "Don't
do it, mater! What she says is true.
I did exactly that thing. IL tried to
kill Cousin Paul."
Mrs. Curtis sank down with a
groan, and Katherine uttered a cry.
II thought you wanted me to, ma
ter" went on the boy, wearily. II
thought you said, If he died, we'd get
money"
"But, my God, didn't want you to
kill him." moaned Mrs. Curtis.
."I didp't," said Reggie.
"But you tried" thrust in Tonnibel.
"And you've told my cousins, eh?"
he asked hopelessly.
mo, didn't" denied Tony. II
'spose mebbe would have. but /
didn't know you belonged here.
knew you used to steal with nv
daddy and do all sorts Of wicked
things"
4, Mrs. Curtis cried out again.
"But didn't know you'd try to kill
poor sick man." Tony went on, "and
then send your ma to get money of
him."
"You'll tell him, I know you will,
you terrible GIRL" screamed Katherine,
no longer able to restrain herself.
Tonnibel thought quickly. Cousin
Paul PendlehaVen lived in the house
with an enemy who had tried to take
his life. This same enemy had tried
to destroy her, too.
"You said he was going away?" she
questioned Mrs. Curtis presently
''Didn't you?"
IF get money" put in Reggie
drearily, Il VIII"
"Doctor Paul wants to see you
ma'am," said Tonnibel, her dark gray
eyes fixed on the woman, ''and II he
goes," she pointed at Reginald. "and
stays a long time, I'll keep mum
See?"
Completely overlooking Katherine
Tony ran out of the room. The nexl
day she didn't look up when she
heard Doctor John tell Doctor PAU
that Reginald had left Ithaca. When
she peeped at Doctor Paul. he smiled
| at her.
ITO BE CONTINUED,
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10
CHAPTER xIl,-continued.

-VvASA AAC GoS uEol0AASS AC AOOhSus uS
himself in the glass. How white and
thin he had grown! He looked as If
he had died and was trying to come
to life again. He was frightened al
most out Of his wits too. Then Ton
nibel Devon really; was in the house. It
hadn't been her ghost that had thrown
him bodily from the window sill after
all. Uriah, knowing that, had come
and made demand for his daughter
and had been arrested. Perhaps he
would be arrested also, and for
crime worse than stealing. Had the
girl mentioned the fact of his trying
to poison Paul Pendlehaven? If she
hadn't, would she? When Mrs. Cur
tis came in to ask how he felt, he was
crumpled in a big chair, shaking as
If he had been attacked with ague.
my goodness, Reggie. you look
awful" she said, coming to his side.
'.Tell me, child, what's the matter?"
There's matter enough" faltered
the boy. "1f, you don't want me ar
rested like that man today, then give
me some money to get out with"
He dropped his head, and for mo-
ment she stood staring at him. Then
her mother-heart relaxed, and she
sank beside his chair.
Darling" she crooned, "darling
boy. go to your Cousin John and tell
him all about it. He will forgive you
and help you" H.
The boy bounded up, maddened be-
yond endurance.
"Great Cod" he cried, ."he,d box
me up for ten years! No, no, you've
got to help me get away from Ithaca.
1 must have money!"
"Wait," said Mrs. Curtis, and she
hurried from the room. =.
When she appeared before. Doctor
John in his Office, he arose hastily.
whats the matter, Sarah?" he
asked.
"John," she entreated, forgetting to
raise her handkerchief to wipe away
her tears, II must have some money
tonight. A lot of It'll"
"For Reggie?" doomed forth Pend
dlehaven.
Eyes, he's sick, and I want to send
him away, John. Oh! You can't re-
fuse me this, you simply can't"
'Going away doesn't seem to help
your son any, as see," answered the
doctor. "He might better stay home.
Wait till tell you something, Sarah,"
he went on with a wave Of his hand
to stop her plea. "You are running
that boy. Three-quarters Of the time
you don't know where he Is, and he
drinks like a fish,"
The woman knew what her cousin
said was true but the money she had
to have. Yet she dared not confess
what made it necessary.
"But this time, John," she wept
brokenly, ''he'll go to place send
him. He's promised he would. John,
you must help me-"
Peqdlehaven sat down and took up
the book lie had been reading.
Il refuse to hand out any more
money for that boy," said he. LET
him stay. awhile, Sarah, and see how
that works out. No. no, there's
no use Of your begging me, I refuse
absolutely"
Mrs. Curtis fed away almost dis
tracted. If she should see her son
taken to prison like Devon had been
that afternoon, it would kill her. And
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10
Just Like Home.

The woman district attorney was on
her first case. For half a minute she
thundered oratory, piling question after
question upon the Quaking defendant,
without giving him chance for a re-
ply. Then after her fifteenth: "'Now,
didn't you?" she paused for breath.
In the ensuing silence those in the
courtroom heard the judge .murmur
dreamily: 3
'Yes, my dear, you're perfectly
right, perfectly right. American LIE.
gion Weekly.
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10

how could she face him without a
means to help him escape! If she
could only gain admission to Cousin
Paul! He had always been the more
tender hearted Of the two.
For while she walked up and
down her, room, wringing her hands.
She was in state of terrible anxiety
when Katherine came in. .,
"He's got to CO." repeated Mrs. Cur
tbs, after she had told the, whole story
to her daughter. "He says he'll be
arrested II he doesn't and has made
me promise not to tell John. oh, II
could only get to Paul"
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10
New Alloy promises Much.

A metal lighter than any yet known
and as strong or stronger than steel
has for years been the dream of many,
and every now and then rumors are
circulated to. the effect that at last it
has been discovered. The latest re-
port relates to a new magnesium al
10y said to have been discovered by
metal company in Montreal. The
new alloy, it is stated, is only two
thirds the weight Of aluminium, and
Is "as strong as STEEL" 1t is said to
be especially suitable for pistons and
connecting rods of aero and motor car
engines, where strength and lightness
are desirable.
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10

Where Many Men Lack Judgment.
1t requires approximately the same
amount of breath to utter curse or a
benediction. Yet how many men seem
to lack judgment in choosing which to
utter!
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10
Freshen a HEAVY Skin

With the antiseptic, fascinating Cuti.
cura Talcum Powder, an exquisitely
scented convenient, economical face,
skin, baby and busting powder and
perfume. Renders other perfumes SUI
perfiuous. One of the Cuticura Toilet
Trio (Soap, Ointment, Talcum).-Adv.
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10
Unsanitary Prices.

Unsanttary Prices.
She-Don't you think the food they
serve in this restaurant is healthful?
He-Maybe, but the prices are sick
ening. @
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10
synpathy's Cheaper.

Its all right to. sympathize with
the under dog in fight" remarked
the: Observer. of Events and Things
"but fellow would be fool to bet
on him." 60
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10

He who has conferred kindness
should be silent; he who has received
one should speak of it.-Seneca.
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10

Pluck usually wins. A mans sue
cess often depends upon his ability to
pluck others.
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10

Too many dollars in mans pocket
have been known to crowd the sense
from under his hat.
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10
DARLING BABY
BR|GH1ENS HOME
Children's Laughter a Pleasing Sound

Altoona, Pa. am writ.
ing to tell you what Lydia E.
.Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has done for me. We
had six children die almost at
birth. From one hour to nine
teen days is all they have
lived. Before my next one
was born I took q dozen bot
ties of your Veg etable Com
pound, and I can say that it is
the greatest medicine on
earth, for this baby is now
four months old, and ..
healthier baby you would not
want. I am sending you .
picture Of her. Everybody
says THAT 10 q very healthy
looking baby You have my
consent to show these few
lines to anybody" Mrs.
q w. BENZ, 181 Srd Avenue,
Altoona. Pa.
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10

BY the way, are you acquainted
with any man who f1atters his wife? ..
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTOllIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that It
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10

1t is almost impossible to cure (.
stage ham.
The Hope pioneer., 1921-03-10

FREcKLE ::i ~: ]: {; :;;;:;
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-06-17
Goodyear Tires Tubes and Accessories sold locally and at
Obion, Tenn, by R H. RUST, authorized Ford dealer


Mr.. o. C. Burnett and Miss Sudie
Caruthers were united in marriage
at the residence of the BRIDE in the
vicinity north of Union City on We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock, Rev.
j. H. Thomas, of Dyer, officiating.
The bride is a daughter of the
late Mr.. Lawson Caruthers and has
been engaged in the profession of
public school teacher in the county
for a number of years. being in the
city schools last year. She is con-
nected with one of the oldest and
best families of this community and
is esteemed by hosts of kind friends.
The groom, Mr.. Burnett is q car
penter, well known among his fellow
workers, and the kindest congratula-
tions are extended to Mr.. and Mrs.
Burnett.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-06-17
TO HENRY DAHNKE.

Irene Dahnke ct ais. VS.. Helen
Dahnke ct als.-Chancery Court,
Obion County, Tennessee.
In the above styled cause it ap-
pearing to the Clerk and Master from
the bill of complaint, which is sworn
to, that the defendant, Henry
Dahnke, is nonresident of the
State of Tennessee, SO that the ordi-
nary process of law cannot be served
upon him. 1t is therefore hereby or
dered that the said above named de-
PENDANT appear before the Clerk and
Master of the Chancery Court of
Obion County, Tennessee, on or be-
fore the First Monday of August,
1921, that being rule day of said
Chancery Court, and make defense
to the said bill, or the same will be
taken as confessed by him, and the
said cause set for hearing ex parte as
to him. 1t is further ordered that
publication of this notice be made for
four consecutive weeks in The Com
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-06-17
Not Building Ice House.

The notice in last weeks paper
that the Union City Ice Co. is build
ing an ice house in West Hickman to
take care of it's ice patrons is a mis-
take. We are instructed to state that
the company is not building there
and has no intention of establishing
a branch house at Hickman.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-06-17
Kerr-Henderson.

Mr.. j. Walker Kerr and Miss Ethel
Henderson were united in marriage
last Sunday afternoon the 18th inst.
at 4:3O o'clock, in Memphis at the
residence of Rev. Boone, the officiat-
ing minister.
The bride is daughter of Mrs.
A. r. Henderson and has been for
some years teacher in the public
schools at Halls, Tenn. Mr.. Kerr is
assistant cashier of the Old National
Bank of this city. They are both well
known and esteemed by hosts of
friends who tender the kindest
wishes.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-06-17

Peace at the elections 4leld last
Thursday, the 9th inst, in their re-
spective districts. They will be
sworn in at the next term of Obion
County Court in July.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-06-17
Magistrates Elected.

Mr.. H. Forcum. for Civil District
Number Fifteen. and Mr.. j. W.
Crockett, for Civil District Number
Seven, were elected Justices of the
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-06-17
TO THE CREDITORS OF
HENRY DAHNKE, DECEASED

Irene Dahnke ct al. VS.. Henry Dahnke
ct al.--In the Chancery Court at
Union City.
All creditors, and other persons
interested in the estate of Henry
Dahnke, deceased, are hereby ordered
to come forward and exhibit their
demands, and have themselves msdie
parties to the bill in this cause, with
in the time prescribed by law, or
they will be forever barred. This
order will be published for four con-
secutive weeks in The Commercial.
This June II, 1921. 12-4t
GEO. A. GIBBS. G. 8. M.
BY nellie F. Marshall, d. G. & M.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-06-17
mercial, weekly newspaper pub
lishcd in Obion County, Tenn.
This June IA, 1921. 12-4t
GEO. A. GIRRRS.

CIETK anu MdSI6T.
By nellie F. Marshall, d. c. & M.
Pierce & Fry, Sol. for Complt.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-06-17
Air Tsht Tfns Of so

Ask your dealer to show
you the new Vacuum
sealed tins Of so Chester
fields. A compact, con-
venienf and absolutely
AIR TIGHT packing
the cigarettes keep fresh
indefinitely.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-06-17

|IT WAS company night"
BUT WHEN / got home.
I FOUND the Browns. y
HAD A sick baby.
AND COULDN'T come.
so I chortled "oh, Joy.
WON'T SUE and I have.
SWELL EATS for two!"
BUT NO, Sue said. !.
"YoU DON'T suppose.
49,
I'd WASTE all this food.
JUST ON you'll"
AND so I said.
"LET's PHONE the Smiths"
BUT THEY had headaches.
THEN WE tried the Joneses.
4&
AND THEY fell for it.
AND WHEN grub for four.
So
WAS JUST about ready.
THE PHONE bell tinkled.
q A
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-06-17

W7OND ERFUL company.
w Chesterfelds - any time, any
there. Just seem to 'shit the spot.
Good tobaccos, good blending, (by
private formula that can't be copied,
good-looking package with an air.
tight wrapper. On every count, an
all around downright good smoke.
Satisfy? All over the place.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-06-17

AND THE Brown baby was better.
AND A minute later.
THE SMITHS changed their mind.
AND THE Missus tainted.
"oH, WELL" | said.
1.-THE MORE the merrier.
WHATS THE difference?
IF THERE isn't enough food.
I'll FEED the males.
ON THE cigarettes that satisfy.
AND YOU women can talk.
AND BETWEEN the two.
WE'LL ALL be Satisfied"
- .
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-17

There is a difference Of opinion as
to whether tho better treatment Tor
bank robber is is or 40, but even
3" will do in an cmorScncy.-ln.
dianapoliS News.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-17

entire county VINO could. wor:, among
all the people. And. II !; was oeomed
necessary. another "uua' amuun, could
hc given to the various tests that would
bC the outcome of tn, work II the man
n charge OF tn" work. In thu event ihat
such I; man was placed cr IN" "ntIrC
county. however. MuuuU>Nllic would rot
nc called upon TO pay even haN that
amount as other municipalities II the
county would share their equal amour;
Of the funds diSbursrd by the bureau IN
discussion. At any rat. estimated cost
shows that The amount would not en-
iced $4,000 per year. regardless Of what
tests would b. made. or amy Oiner cN-
rrnditurcs that the bureau would re
called upon 10 make.
Survey Report.
The detailed report nf the recent
health survey diScloseS that - persons
fell victims To the dreaded white plague
last year. and in the past five years l3l
deed OF the disease. These are startling
figures. indeed. when the reckoning OF
livc:- = made in dollars and cents. Sta
tiStics show that from sixty to seventy
per cent OF the people who arc afflicted
with tuberculosis contract It from milk
between tho date of birth AMI the
eighteenth year OF life. However. Of
those 15l who died in the past five years
no one can tell how many caught tuber-
.ulos;s from this source. Yet II might
hr determined at one-nair the total
deaths. ami that would hardly cover
the number.
The report discloses that there are
i@9 known cases Of tuberculosis in Mar
shall county this year. These cases. If
investigated. might give some light An
tn" uboyr figures. In MoundsVille alone.
during the past five years. 80 have died
of tuberculosis in its various forms and
AT the present time there are ~ known
tuberculosis cases in the city. One
hundred and siXtS-onc deaths occurred
in MoundSville in the PAST five years
from pneumonia. ~ OF which occurred
last year. The health survey, while II
paid most attention to the tuberculosis
element. did not leave out some startling
figures concerning other diseases. II IS
rcgretable that Moundsvillc should have
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-17
Marshall County Needs a General Health
Cleanup Campaign, Says Mound City Scion

as many cases of disease as II has wh'n
the city IS situated in one of the CieaneSt
points in the state. yet Or. j. 7 Hig-
rinhotham. of the state health depart
>pnAnt. who WAS sent here TO work in con-
ucct:un with the health survey. stated
that Marshall was one Of the GlrtieSt
counties in the state in respect 10 SAM
tatjon and good ground for tubcrruIar
infection.
An established health bureau 7" the
county could he placed IN charge oI all
inspection ia regard 10 tn" h"alth "l
tho various communities in tho county.
For instance. I'm tn" recent hcaltI sur
vey when the water tapped al H"nwo"d
was declared TO be unsafe AZ all lim'S
the man in charge Of the bureau could
have it tested and make whatever rec
concentrations nc deemed ADVISABLE.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-17
River NEWS

The steamer Leroy departed yestcr-
day morning at ll:30 O'Clock with a
very Large cargo OF shipments for New
MatamoraS and way points Sh" VIII
return late this evening.
The Helen r. arrived in a. O'Clock
last evening from Marietta with large
Shipm"n,. including large amount Of
live ;o"k fo~ local Dealers She Will
depart this morning at 1870 O'clock on
her Way 10 New Matamoras.
The General Beach will dock carly
this morning from Pitlsburg. and after
taking on additional freight vii! leave
on her way /" Pa"k'~SburS. from where
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-17
STOMACH TROUBLES.

When your system becomes CloGGcd
from ovCreatiuS. constipation and tot
p!d liver. your stomach is likely To trout
BIZ. YOU \ dose Of Chamh"rlainS Tab
lets will give YOU quick relief. The
cause a free movement Of tho bowels
zone up the liver and strrngt hen the di
geStion You will be SURPRISED wh2n
YOU realize how much better YOU are
feeling a day or two after taking these
tablets.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-17
BROTHERHOOD MEETING

The regular monthly meeting Of tn"
EroihcruuOd Of the Zion luthc"dn
church will be held Thursday evening
in tin cnurch with Fred G-nrh"r pre-
siding. and q good meeting i nn'iripa-
ted for an interesting program has been
arranged.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-17
CONFER I. o. O. F. DEGREE.

ENCplSior Lodge No. N. !, q. =. r
will hold their regular meeting this eve
ming in the lodge rooms AT Chaplin" and
Twelfth streets. Following the business
session the initiatory d"gre" VIII be
given TO a small class Of candidates..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-17

she will go UP the Muskinsum river to
GAINESVILLE.
The Senator Cordill vii! dock Wednes-
dav from ri Sburg on her way To Char
lesion. She will make all way point
stops.
The Verne Sr..in mad" n moonlight
irip last evening up the river. She Will
leave early IuI% morning. for up river
points 10 take out several excursion
parties.
\ Stage Of ninr feet uf water and sta
tiorary was registered late last evening
at he local wharf.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-17
EQUIPPED WITH SILENCER

II is claimed that building boom
is going on in the country Thus far
nobody has been deafcned by il
Chicago News.