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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-02-24
Allen Literary Society.

Quite an interesting program was
presented by the Allen Literary So
ciety at its regular bi-monthly meet
ing. The subject under discussion
was the value of novels. Frances
Yates gave sketch of Dickens life
and this was followed by two songs.
Phebus McAlister and Earl Smith
gave selections from the works OF
Dickens. Ruth Moss gave reading
entitled 1.-THE Death of Little Nell.
The last and best feature was a de-
bate, Resolved that there is more
good than evil derived from novel
reading" The affirmative, Misses
Margaret Carter and Mary Give Ian
nom won over their opponents,
Misses Elizabeth Niles and Emily
Thomas, by two to one decision.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-02-24
UNION CITY IN ROMP
OVER SOUTH FULTON

Last Wednesday the old Moose
Hall was the scene of a one side
scoring basket ball game, when the
crack Union City Hi girls team
smothered South Fulton 80 to 7.
Union City has one of the best teams
in West Tennessee, and the combina-
ton, Flack, Blanton and Dahnke, is
the reason Miss Blanton could not
be stopped, and registered 81 points.
Miss P. Maupin was the only South
Fulton player that got in the game
from start to finish, and this little
star was on the job every time. Miss
E. Cathey got South Fulton seven
points.
Union City 80. South Fulton Z.
Blanton, 81, F. ....... E. Cathey
Dahnke, II, F. ......... V. Cathey
Flack, c, ]. c. ............M Miner
Alexander, r. G. P. Maupin, c
Bond, G. LennoX
Cunningham, G. ...... q. Maupin
Subs-S. F. Brann for V. Cathey;
Lowe for T. Maupin.
Referee-Lovelace, U. c.
Scorer-Miss Jackson, U. c.
Timer-Taylor, Kentucky.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-02-24
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-02-24
WEEKLY STORE NEWS
Corum & jackson, Friday, February
"a, 1922.

Stock now complete in all piece
goods lines, including dress goods,
silks, tissues, ginghams, and all sta
pies.
READY TO WEAR.
During the last week we have re-
ceived nearly a hundred beautiful
dresses. These dresses are made Of
all the newest materials, viz: Taffeta,
canton crepe, kittens ear crepe, crepe
knit, crepe de chine, and others.
More navy blues are shown than
any other color, but we show vari-
ETY. of combinations. The prices range
from $14.5O to $49.50 and are by
far the best values shown for many
seasons.
In coats we show variety of styles
and prices. Capes are good and we
have them in the newest materials.
In new spring suits we show the
good staple materials such as trico-
tine, also wool jersey and tweeds.
The styles are pretty but conserva-
tive and the prices are very reasona-
BILE.
SHOES.
All the new things are here in
footwear. Come in and get fitted be-
fore the stock gets broken. We cater
to the particular, and carry shoes in
all widths from E to AAA.
Our John Kelly line came in this
week You should see the new pat
ent three-straps, at SO, and John
Kelly Walking Oxfords, at $500.
The Kelly line of oxfords and one
straps, at $500 and $3.50, are hard
to equal, and can't be beat.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-02-24
Methodist Church.

Rev. ]. M. Pickens, P. E., will
preach at the Methodist Church next
Sunday evening at seven O'Clock, this
being his regular time with us. We
hope as many of our congregation as
are able will be present to hear him.
We extend an invitation to any 9TH
ers who can to be present. We are
always delighted to have strangers
and visitors worship with us.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-02-24
Edward Ranck.

ngton''-Edward Ranck.
"The Psalm of Life"-Joe CALI
colt.
Song-Boys' Chorus.
The attendance is rapidly getting
back to normal, due to the fact that
the students are recovering from the
flu and are able to return to school.
We are glad the flu is decreasing and
the students are able to return.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-02-24
NOTICE.

All persons desiring to bid for the
sanitary contract from April 1, 1922
to April 1, 1923, will please file
sealed bids with the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen on or before March 81,
1922, that they may have due con-
sideration. The board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
]. C. BURDICK, SR.,
Chairman Sanitary Committee.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-02-24
Preaching.

1 will preach at Salem next Sun
day morning at IL o'clock and at
Mount Zion at 1880. League meets
at $50. G. w. EVANS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-02-24
.woodan Brothers, Grocery.

A new grocery on Main street.
Prices right. Call and SCI us. Phone
z35. 4S-tf
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-02-24
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,

The boys basket hall team de-
feated Henderson in a game on the
local court Friday night by score
of Sc to %.
The girls basket ball team lost to
Union University Friday night at
Jackson. The score was 10 to IA.
The game wa5 reported as being we'll
played and the cleanest game of the
season.
The Boys A. A, assisted by many
of the girls, gave a minstrel in the
high school auditorium Tuesday
night before large audience. Miss
Covington, Miss Lovelace and Mr..
Shelley were the directors.
The following lineup for the open
ing number of the burnt-cork organ
ization was the order of arrange
mentS:
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-02-24
Mr.. Shelley.

The entertainment was for the
benefit of athletics, and tho the cos
tuning, etc. was not expensive there
were some very unique characters.
The melange of songs, jokes and
dancing was all very interesting, but
by far the most thoroly minstrel fea-
ture was the chorus singing. There
were number of soloists, and they
sang well, but the voices didn't come
across until they all got together and
then then there was the genuine
minstrel ring and enthusiasm, which
stirred the audience. The young la
dies in the doll parlors had very
unique sketch. 1t was all very good.
The following program was rem
dered Wednesday afternoon in COM
memoration of Washington's Birth
day:
Song: America. by the school.
Lesson in the Bible-Landreth
Thomas
Song-Girls' Choral Club.
Short Biography of Washington
Mary A. Mailing.
How Washington Became Great"
James Rippy.
Lessons from the Life of Wash
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15
WOULD DISPLACE
SHIP BILLAT ONCE
Farm Credits Advocates Want
Norris Bill Brought Up
Immediately.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-(By A.
P)-Plaus were made today by sem
ate champions OF farm credits lesis-
lation 10 bring 20 a head earlier than
first scheduled the movement 20 set
aside the administration shipping
bin in the senate. The test VIII be
made tomorrow or Saturday and
not later than Monday with the re-
suit jim doubt in view of the program
OF the agrarian group.
Instead of waiting for the senate
banking committee 10 report the
farm credits bI,, the leaders OF the
farm bloc who are also opponents
of the shipping measure laid plans
today 90 urge the Norris agricultural
export corporation bin for !mmed!-
ate consideration 10 the temporary
displacement OF the shipping bill.
The seuate agriculture committee
was called 30 meet tomorrow 10 act
ON the Norris bill. Committee mem
5ers said they expected the bill 10
be reported favOrably tomorrow or
saturday and declared they would
urge its being given immediate r.ght
3s way in the senate. Administra-
ton leaders promised 20 resist such
a movement. Chairman Jones OF
The committee. In charge Of the ship
ping bill. and other administration
leaders have announced their readi-
ness 20 lay aside the shipping bill
when the general farm credits bill
Is ready for consideration. but they
ara AGAINST giving way TO the Nor
IS export bill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15
OFFICIALS INDORSE
JOINT MARKETING
Harding, Wallace and Klein
Tell Farmers Movement
Is Vital One.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 14-CBy A.
PD - Endorsement Of cooperative
marketing was expressed by Prest
Harding, Sec'y Wallace OF the de-
partment OF agriculture and DR.. Ju-
lius Klein. chef OF the bureau Of
foreign and domestic commerce q
the department and by a number
OF representatives OF farmers LT-
CARNATIONS al the first meeting to-
day OF the National Councils OF Farni-
ers' Cooperative Marketing Assocla-
tione. National organizations mar
ket!ng major commodities We're rep
resented by several hundred dele.
gates from 35 states.
IN q message OF greeting read by
Sen. Ernst. Republican. Kentucky
The president declared he knew of
''no single movement that promises
more help towards the present re-
lief aId tbs permanent betJermcnt
OF agricultural cOndltions' than the
cooperative organization OF farmers
10 market their products.
The system, Secy Wallace sad.
should act 10 avoid glutting markets
with farm products and az the same
time obviate periods of scarcity
thus preventing both ruinOusly low
prices 10 producers ard high costs
20 consumers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15
TURKEY INSISTS ON
OUSTING PATRIARCH
Says Head Of Greek Church
Must Go-To Join League
of Nations.

LAUSANNE, Dec. 14.-(By A. PO
Turkey was conciliatory
today on the great question OF ac-
cepting some Sorm of supervision
from without on the general trea,-
ment Of the Christian populations
inhabiting Turkey. she proved ada
mant in insisting upon the deporta-
tion from Ccnstantinople OF the
supreme patriarch OF the Greek or
thodox church.
This'fs one Of the most important
issues OF the conference. Around il
surge all the historical and religious
between Christianity and
edanisrn since the Turks
consider Constantinople their sacred
city they resent that its soil should
serve as the permanent seat OF the
pontiff OF the Greek Christian
church; they maintain that Athens
or Rome, or some other avowedly
Christian center should be chosen as
his place Of residence.
By announcing today her inten-
ton OF joining tho League OF Ma
tions as soon as peace Is signed.
Turkey virtually admitted she would
accept the LeaglIe OF Nations super
vision over the Christian populations
in Turkey The powers have been
the appointment OF
special international commission 10
exercise control over the status Of
the Greeks, Armenians and other
Christians in Turkey but are happy
over Turkeys willingness TO accept
supervision by the league.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15
NJ. K. & Z. TEXAS LINES
SOLD FOR S6.5OO.0OO

DENISON, Texas, Dec. 1.-THE
Texas lines O the Missouri. Kansas
& Texas TSailS ay company were sold
at auction at noon Thursday for &C.
500. 100 10 Francis r. Randolph.
representing J. ". SeliEnan d Co.
New York ard II. w. .9lumenthaL
representa- Iallgarte g. Co. OF
New York. bidding sol yly for the
property. The successtl bidders
lines Of the read at Co Asrt. Okla,
Thursday afternoon they Sere 20 so
10 Deyol. Okla. 10 attend the sale
OF the Wichita Falls and North-
western. a branch OF the Katy sys-
TEN. Friday.
The Greenville division. extending
from Greenviue 70 Shreveport. la,
win be auctioneo. Saturday at Gresa-
Vile
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15
BRITISH PREMIER.
WOULD CANCEL.
ALL WAR DEBTS.
BOnar Law Declares for Bal
four Policy of Inter-Al-
lied AbrogatiOn.
WANTS AMERICAS AID
Says Germany Is Near Col
lapse and Pleads for
French Leniency.

LONDON. Dec. 14-CBy A. P)-
Premier Bonar Law, is an impor-
tant statement in the house of com
mons today, declared frankly for
the policy OF the Balfour note.
which advocated an adjustment OF
inter-alled debts by an all-round
cancellation, England on her part
surrendering her share OF repara-
tiOns 10 be paid by Germany. Thus
the prime minister indicated that
the new government, despite its
first declaration that the Balfour
note no longer existed 30 far as the
present British government was
concerned and that It would not con
slider itself bound by it, feels i'm
PEELED TO the same policy as the pre-
vious government.
The remainder Of Mr.. Bonar
Law sfspeech was clearly addressed
to both France and the United
States-tO France, a plea for mod
Grafton in dealing with Germany
on the ground that that country is
already on the verge OF collapse: 70
America. a call for help and CO.
operation in settling the difficult
problems of reparations and inter-
allied debts.
Another important phase OF his
speech was the dark picture drawn
OF England's economic and indus
trial future. should the much hoped
for Improvement in trade not ma
terialize.
Desires Understanding.
The primo minister showed the
utmost anxiety that there should be
no misunderstanding British feel
ings toward both France and the
United States and said it was only
Englandi5 difficult position he was
making clear.
England was burdened with very
heavy taxation, which was a clog on
industrial enterprise resulting in
terrible unemployment-a problem
that made it necessary first that
there should be no military Occupa-
ton of German territory, which
would still further handicap Euro
pean trade without producing re-
suits in cash and second, compelled
I him frankly 10 face the fact that
England was unable TO pay the
American debt If she received Moth
ing from Europe.
Strong points in the speech were
the unfairness Of the view that be-
cause England had made sacrifices
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15
COURT DECIDES IN
FAVOR OF LEGION
Ohio Tribunal Declares Body
Exclusively Entitled to
War Funds.

INDIANAPOLIS Dec. 14.-(By A.
P)-Nauonal headquarters OF the
American Legion today received a
telegram from Gilbert Bettman,
commander of the Ohio department.
saying that the court Of appeals at
Columt us, Ohio. has recognized the
American Legion as tho only all
inclusive soldier organization and
has orc cred turned over TO the Le-
sion posts of the state the prin-
cipal of a war chest fund involving
$4,000.
The decision Of the Ohio court of
prcals is the third won by the
American Legion. establishing prece-
dents for a nationwide return to
the Legion of the residue Of several
million dollars collected by various
organizations during the war for the
benefit OF soldiers and sailors. The
higher court has gone further than
the two lower courts in which de-
CisiOns were favorable 20 the Le-
gion. Lemuel Bolles, national adju-
tant, said.
In this higher court decision the
<AAlACA lNeLAA A<I , AtAA - A4NsA ~ bEeAA AAAD
same relation TO the World war as
did the Grand Army of the Republic
TO the Civil war" Mr.. BOueS eX-
planned. The court has even gone
beyond the Legion's request. in that
the trustees in the lower court asked
that the funds be held for 10 years
and the income used under the su-
peryision OF the American Legion
for 10 years, then the principal be
turned over 10 the Legion.
The court OF appeals. however.
voluntarily held that the principal
OF the FUND in question be forthwith
distributed 10 the American Legion
posts OF the state. at the same time
adding that the government would
take care Of the disabled
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15

Europe in Need
of u. S. II e lp,
Bishop A ASSertS

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 14-CBy
a. P)-Europe needs the sympa-
rhet.c council and friendly help Of
the United States and the delay Of
the United States In Offering this in
conferences IS responsible for the
deepening confusion in Europe at
this time, declared Bishop John l.
NIELSEN Of Zurich. Switzerland. In
speaking today at the annual meet
ing Of the executive committee Of
the Federal Council Of Churches OF
Christ in America Until an atti-
tude OF Christian brotherhood and
a sense OF common welfare supplants
the present atmosphere OF distrust,
hatred and greed in Europe, little
progress may be expected IN the set
tlement Of political problems. the
bishop declared.
The political problems OF Eu-
rope" he declared, "are fundament-
ally economic and spiritual and the
European nations can never meet
the problems caused by the war
without the sympathetic counsel, ad e.
vice and economic help OF the
United States. The delay OF the
United States in entering into this
great need Of the world is respons-
ible I'm some measure for the deep
ening confusion OF the present mo-
ment."
Dr.. Frederick F. Taylor OF Indi-
annapolis, declared the whole world
despite the strife and conflict, "is
looking wistfully for some principle
Of fellowship by which brotherhood
might become something more than
an elusive dream
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15
GOVERNOR SAYS
PROHIBITION IS
ENTIRE FAILURE
Parker of Louisiana Says Dry
Enforcement Threatens
Law and Order.
ASSAIL KU KLUX KHAN
Speakers at Meeting of Execu-
tives Aver Organization
Is Menace.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. w.
Va, Dec. 14-CBy A P.)-ProhIbi-
uon and ths Ku Klux Klan were
considered prominently at the 14th
annual conference OF governors at
sessions today and tonight.
John Parker, governor Of Louis
lana. in an address late today, de-
clared prohibition was a fat failure
and denounced the Ku Klux Klan.
He was joined in his attack on the
secret organization by Gov. OTcott Of
Oregon, who referred to the Klan
in an address tonight as a national
menace.
The Louisiana governor said he re
ferred to the subject Of prohibition,
because of the intention Of Pres't
Harding to call the governors In
conference next month regarding
the matter of prohibition enforce
ment." Declaring prohibition was
almost a farce, he said It was in
finitely better to abolish the sa-
loon, permit light wines and beers
to be sold, and have the govern
ment regulate the manufacture and
distribution OF liquor with pentiten-
tiary sentences for those who deffed
clear and explicit laws. Both the
prohibition question and the Ku
Klux Klan, Mr.. Parker said, were
black clouds threatening law and
order.
Says Klan is Spreading.
The Klan. he continued, was
spreading over the United States
and, working under mask and cowl,
was rising supreme to law and or
der. He asked that the governors
put themselves on record at the con
ference as advocating that America
should lbe ruled by her judiciary and
not by an invisible clan; that nc
masked men should be allowed "a
parade the streets and that the fed
eral legislation be enacted requiring
secret organization to file semi
annually with the department OF
justice sworn lists Of their member
ship
The boast OF the X. X. X" SAID
the governor, is a boast OF 100 per
cent Americanism, but not once has
the Klan offered assistance TO the
department of justice or rendered in
formation to officers enforcing law
and order"
Gov. Olcott challenged the klans-
men TO unmaSk.
TT is largely a political organiza
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15
/. W. VS. RIOT IN
Los ANGELES JAIL

Los ANGELES. Dec. 14.-(By A.
)-Twenty-hv T. w. VS. rioted
in the eastside ja. here today and
were subdued only after shotgun
squads had been dispatched from
the central police station. The I.
W. VS. ho.sted a red flag over their
tank cells and beat upon the cell
doors until the police arrived.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15
WITNESSES TELL
OF BLOODY MARCH
THROUGH HERRIN
Jury in Murder Case Hears De-
tails of Illinois Massacre
Last June.

MARION. H.. Dec. 14.-CBy A.
P.)-The march OF several hundred
armed men driving before them
through the streets OF Herrin six
blood stained prisoners and finding
later Of 20 bodies was described TO
the jury by several witnesses today
at the trial Of five. men held in con-
nection with the riot OF last June.
Before a tense audience who pack
ed the sombre court room TO the
doors and overfowed into the stair
way leading to IT and the corridors
below, witnesses for the state point
ed out three Of the defendants as
men they had seen with weapons
in their hands the morning Of the
tragedy.
Six Of the bodies. according to the
testimony Of J. Marshall Lent, a
Herrin real estate dealer and J..
y. Lsentz. his brother, who is a black
smith and a member Of the United
Mine Workers. were bound to-
Eether with a single rore about their
necks. Fourteen other dead or in
jured victims were found just out
side the Berrin cemetery on the
outskirts OF the town, they teSti-
fed.
Tells OF Mob's March.
Marshall Lentz, the first OF the
two to take the stand, testified 20
seeing a crowd of several hundred
men passing before his house in
Herrin early in the morning Of June
i22 the day Of the killings. He said
the crowd was shouting and singing
and looked like a mob and that
about six prisoners with bloody
heads were being driven ahead -
Later. he said, he had gone with his
Continued on Page TWo)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15
Hands Off, is
Tenor of Note
to Executive
Letter From Ostensible Secre-
tary Threatens Death if
He Interferes.

ND1ANAPOLIS Dec. 14-(By
A PD-Gov. McCray. IN letter to-
day received from a penson repre-
senting himself to be secretary OF
the Ku Klux Klan, was advised
against taking a stand against the
organization.
We understand" said the letter.
that you have already expressed
your diSapproval Of our. organization
but do not go any further for II
you do, a bullet IS waiting for you.
The letter was written on pink
paper and mailed in pink en-
velope which bore a Gary, Ind,
postmark. dated Dec. Is and timed
1880 a. m.
The letter said:
As secretary Of Ku Klux Klan,
I have been instructed 10 write
to you 10 advise you beforehand
not TO interfere with the activities
OF our order. We are here 70 stay
and laws have no meaning for US.
We understand that you have al
ready expressed your disapproval
OF our orIlnization but do not go
any further. for If you do a bullet
is waiting for you. We do not In
tend TO let anything or anybody
stand in our way. with 100000
members we Will sweep the coun-
try and governors had better be
prepared for the wonst for we
mean business. Instead Of criti-
cising US, you ought 10 be glad 10
Join our ranks. Remember the
eyes Of the Ku Klux Klan are on
you.
The letter bore no signature. Gov.
NcCray expressed himself as not in
sympathy with the organization az
the time It was granted a charter
in this state but he has said moth
ing regarding the Khan recently.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15
OHIOAN NEW NATIONAL
FARM BUREAU LEADER

CHICAGO. Dec l4-lBy 4. PD-
oscar T.. Bradfute OF Nenia. O.. to-
day was elected president Of the
American Farm Bureau federation
J. IT. Howard, retiring president, re-
fused 90 DE a candidate and con-
aemned politics iu the organization.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-15
HEALTH BRINGS
HARVEY BACK TO L. S.

LONDON, Dec. 14.-(By a. p
The American am mbassadOr. Col.
George Harvey. IS returning 10 the
United States almost immediately
for a short visit. The reason ascrib-
ed for his visit IS his anxiety about
his wifes health. which has been
unsatisfactory OF late. and the am
baxsador desires TO give her a much
needed rest