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J Y r V ii -: . . . 1 " lD'P I ce l L. 'it VJ X W-.' Mr. II THE COMMERCIAL Marshall & Baird, Union City, Tenn Entered fit the post office at Union City, Ten nessee, as second-class mail matter. ONE DOL lA F? A V EAR Telephone 103 FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1909. CHANCELLOR. McKINNEY We are authorized to announce Colin P. McKinney, Esq., of Ripley, as a candi date for Chancellor of the Ninth Chancery Divi- sion, subject to the action of the Democratic party. FOR MAYOR. ALEXANDER We are authorized toannounce S. S. Alexander as a candidate for Mayor of Un ion City. Election in January, 1910. REYNOLDS We are authorized to announce J. C. Reynolds as a candidate for Mayor of Union City. Election in January, 1910. COUNTY COURT CLERK BOND. We have the authority to announce R. H. Bond as a candidate for County Court Clerk of Obion County, subject to the action of the Demo cratic party. TALLEY. We are authorized to announce C. S. Talley a candidate for County Court Clerk of Obion Comity, subject to the action of the Demo cratic party. CLERK OP THE CIRCUIT COURT. GOLDEN. We are authorized to announce H. M. Golden as a candidate for Cleik of the Circuit Court of Obion County, subject to the action of the Democratic party, REEVES. We are authorized to announce J. A. (Alva) Reeves a candidate for Clerk of the Cir cuit Court of Obion County, subject to the action of the Democratic party. REGISTER. CHAPEL We are authorized to announce J. M. (Marvin) Chapel as a candidate for re-election to the office of Register of Obion County, subject to the action of the Democratic party. Candidate for Mayor. This week we announce as a candi date for Mayor of Union City J. C. Rey nolds. Mr. Reynolds enters the race at the solicitation of a number of friends, who believe that he is a suitable man for the position, with the idea in view that he would make a Mayor in fact as 1 well as in name, that he is thoroughly , qualified, suitable in every respect, not ,5nly for the duties of the office, its re- ri quirements, exactions, but that ho is a man who would fill it with honor, with discretion, with tact and ability. It is furthermore believed that Mr. Reynolds would uphold and enforce the munici pal laws, especially those relating to the violation of the Prohibition statutes, arjA" every other infraction against the n and dignity of the city. In additieen this it is the belief that one of the mfc. essential qualifications of the Mayor is i,ic L- ambition , i ., . was tor wnmn ii Ja. His Mr.S city UnioiVamily first. v, a very the finX80 like UnioWVv ing a large lriv", the sole propriifeuiii . . i i essness lias j. nura on ther husiI)or t0 Marrie ISP M TA1 Ml" gloria, e,8 th" t Moqi Si A M !inJ Celebrate With Us. The Fourth of July is drawing near with its glorious traditions and its great national holiday features and attrac tions. It is the natal day of American Independence, the milestone in the his tory of the great American Republic. It is a day of joy and feasting, a day of recreation and pleasure, a day recog nized as the greatest of all our national holidays. This is the Fourth, and this is the day that Union City has observed for years with such signal success; this is the day that Union City spreads wide its doors, that she dresses in her best and holds a public reception to thousands of annual visitors; a day which has never been equaled in magnificence and the spirit of cordiality by even cities of greater importance. The Fourth will be celebrated in Union City on Saturday; July 3, with an ex tensive program, to bo seen in another column, including a great baseball con test for championship between Fulton and Union City. Many other elatyrje and extensive features are offered,..iid everybody is invited to be with us and help us celebrate on that day.;' Cne and celebrate with ns, enjoy oufa-muse-mentsand hospitality. You are wel come. 4 ot Politics. Union City is in the grip of the has ball fans. We have baseball for bre fast, baseball for lunch and baseball id dinner. All subjects are seasoned witl: baseball and conversations teem with it There is no society without baseball, nc courtship without the game. Elks dot on the game: even Odd Fellows like it. Of course the preacher cannot in dorse baseball, but it is necessary for him to call on a parishioner near the park. Tho stewards and the deacons are there, all who are not complaining, and the superintendent peeps in as he goes bv. There is baseball in the air- baseball in "Fan-taz. "fer t. The clubs discus.- and rook are played game, and refresh men pigskins, it is tne ie.lnts id Bluchcr Epworth.)' Casey at tV f tent tj. re it. There can be noth teniperature falls. J UffTrkson ITS,, I llll ... J. Afwx'dW t f 1 1 were . ..ii i x ai z ' - punt Mocu? keep all cards and letters from everyone that writes me. Now boys, if you are not a subscriber to The Commercial send in' your names and take the paper for six months, at least it' will take six months to get you started in our con test. Be sure you tell all the boys and and girls that haven't the paper to sub scribe at once, for business is going to pick up with us children in the next six months. When you read The Com mercial you are reading a clean sheet. Its editors and managers are nice, good men and you will find good reading in their paper. Read every paper and look for a letter from your old friend. Remember I am chatting with the chil dren of three counties and iWn only answering through., three pari lg throijgh. three pari Re age wi$ittlisiejil)Jvery loy may win the-4(5f The member small boy judges will be in each county bvv.A hest men df your county, I won't bV lge, but your own friends will be tbellge. I will ask you some questions lafcknd will tell you more of my inti Some parents may think that'Ais is not a good scheme, and may thjnlc thatj it will cost too much. I will sy every time your boy or girl spends W yits t writing a letter in allsiqSe it will be well spent. Vfc& Yg all a' chance. Koyi0-Sft5aVjfj to? but thaUfgY ft.fcr s f witnj V "X V Nil o d 1 ,1 I r mi w ll "MIC" I jr.o uvv i ttle, hldovi-rd M lfc5 aivd 'soj z1 ur ' n m DANGER IN DELAY. mm Kidney Diseases Are Too Dangeroul for Union City People Neglect. nger of ff'i ; a firm Neelnet.. The great danger i is that they get i sufferer recognizes til gradually undermin,' headache, nervousne ness, lumbago dropsy, diabets1 follow in mercil neglect your kii neys with Ue Doan's Kc '. people rijj D. H. Division says: csfcion soma my beneficia Kidney I'lllsV B" what I 'then sail . . . . . . loinsJ -a back, Av1 remaned staid stooped or liftc? were, irregulij tmm withW 'as Ii M 4 -tj l i am i 't m BROS. SOtE AGENTS FOR- ci Boston Teas and Coffees Suite's Excellence Flour S3 - AND Ferndell Pure Food Products TELEPHONES e ana '"3 r5 f-W u r In ifinishing lumber ling f rJrV, TENN. JVdp , G ffS ' lVTriTTTT t1 t a sr. a nil t - 79 and 516 Senator Bourne is among the pro. gressive Republicans who give uncon ditional support to President Taft in his efforts to' obtain an income tax amend ment to the Constitution and an amend ment to the tariff bill permitting a tax on the net earnings of corporations. S. K. Davidson J. O. Stubb 'DAVIDSON & STUBBS DENTISTS Office in the C. B. A. Building, front room, second floor UNION CITY, TENN. DRS. WHITEHURST & BAUCOM DENTISTS Office in Nailling Building Office Phone 283 Residence Phone ! o V