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DR. E. M. LONG DENTIST Over Wehman's Hardware Store - Union City, Term. Telephone Office 144, Residence 595-J DR. E. M. LONG DENTIST Over Wehman's Hardware Store Union City, Tenn. Telelptiones Office 144; Residence 595-J liH RCIAL TTnlon CUt Commercial. established 1890 ( UNION CITY, TENN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1919. VOL. 27, NO. 47 T.n.... ConHsr.MUibli.hed 1897 1 " COMME NOW PENSIONS GRANTED MOTHERS HELP SOLYE CHILD-LABOR PROBLEMS OLDEST CITIZEN. J. J. C. Was The last lingering argument against child labor laws and their strict enforcement is being answered in a very practical way thru the es , tablishment of mothers' pensions, says the National Child Labor Com mittee in a statement showing the growing popularity of this form of relief. ' In 1913 the first mothers' pension law to go into Statewide ef fect went into operation in Illinois. To-day thirty-three States of the un ion have mothers' pensions laws. The primary object of these laws, says the committee, is to maintain the home for the sake of society and of the children. Thru the death of the husband and father, or his in capacitation by illness, or his deser tion, the self-support of the family falls upon the mother and children. If the children are put in an insti tution, or if the mother goes out to work and leave the children at home uncared for, or if she stays at home with the children end starves with them, the home life is weakened and wrecked. School authorities say that when children stay away from school and the truant officer looks them up, it is almost always found that they latk home care, and-.usually it is be cause the mother must go out to work It is sometimes asserted that a hardship is imposed by child labor laws on families in which the wages of the children are needed for the family support. Many such laws provide exemptions on the ground of poverty. But if the children Join the ranks of child labor they are sub jected, to all its physical and moral dangers and arc deprived of the edu cation which in a democracy is sup posed to be the right of every boy and girl. Mothers' pensions are a practical way of meeting the situa tion, as they prevent the home from being broken up for reasons, of pov erty, except where tho mother is in efficient or unworthy, and they en able the children to go to school. They also make life easier for of ficials entrusted with the enforce ment of child labor and compulsory education laws, as those officials sometimes do not have tho heart to refuse working papers to children 'whose families they know to bo In difficult circumstances. Mothers' pensions tako the form of straight grants to deserving depend ent mothers, but their becis is not charity. Their Justification is like that of social insurance, as they rep resent a conception of the State as hairirur n. Hnt.v toward its citizens. The word "pension" is not always used in the statutes, tho word "com pensation" being substituted because It better describes tho real purpose and spirit of thi3 kind of legislation. In New Jersey the act is calle "An act to promote home life for depend ent children." Bondurant at Best, 89 Years Old. John J. Crittenden Bondurant was born at Dresden, Tenn., Juno 1, 1830. His father, Albert G. Bondurant, died when ha was six years old, leaving hi3 mother, Jackoy M. Bondurant, with the care of the family. His mother afterwards re-married and John J. C. left home to make his own way and began teaching school when seventeen years of age. When the Civil War began he be came a Confederate soldier under the command of Gen. Forrest and was severely wounded in the battle of Harrisburg, Miss. At tho close of the war, in 1866, he came to Hick man, Ky., and was one of the few early settlers when the town was still called Mill's Point. He was em ployed by S. L. Drewery in tho mer cantile and commission business for a number of years before going into business for himself. On November 28, 1871, ho was married to Mi3S Jane Savago Han cock, who shared his Joys and sor rows until Sept. 30, 1878, when she passed "Over tho River" leaving her husband to trudgo on alone with little one only nino months old, Mary B. Ligon, until another good woman, Miss Katherino Virginia Tarns, con sented to journey with him, and they were Joined in marriage on Nov. do, 1881. After nino years she, too, grew weary and lay down to rest on Jan. 6, leaving Jrmes Lee but two weeks old to his fathcr'3 care. With ten children and a multitudo of busi ness cares that seemed almost too heavy for one man, he, like a good soldier, marched bravely but sadly on after his companion and comrade had fallen. For twenty-nino years longer he marched on with almost unbelievable strength and firmness of stop, but at last nis strengm ianca and he too, said, "I'm so tired I want rsi." and as the evening and tho n.'liL came down he fell asleep. On Sunday evening at 4:15 o'clock, sur rounded with beautiful banks of flowers, and a multitudo of friends, sweet songs wero sung, tho scriptures wore read and prayers were offered, anr his body was laid to rest beside thoso whom ho had "Loved long since, and lost awhile." 1 The deceased leaves six sons Chester, Crit, Jas., Lee, Ben and Bert, all of Hickman and four daughters Mrs. Mary Ligon, Hickman, Mrs. Lucile Cunningham, Union City; Misses Victoria and Nello Bondurant, Hickman. J. J. C. Bondurant wr.s one of the familiar figures of Hickman. His business career was one of the mo3t extensive in this part of tho State. A3 a charter member of the Farmers & Merchants Bank he also served as its president for many years, until his resignation a little more than a year ago, and continued on tho board of directors until his death. The keeness of his mind and activity in business circles was remarkable un til the verv last. The devotion of his children and erandchildren was most beautirui Soon after coming to Hickman he became a member of tho Christian Church and loved it to the last. On January 31, 1919, at 11:25, Fulton County lost its oldest and one of its most useful citizens. HicKman Courier. THE GRIM REAPER GALLS AND TAKES OUR FRIENDS Just one dollar for good roads out of every hundred of the co3t of the war. Don't you think we ought to have them? Let tho Government, State and county get busy building good roads at once. RED STAR CM! NOW GOING ON Saturday &st day. Don't miss it Red Star Drug Store "Pumpkin Island" Funeral of W. D. Walker. The remains cf W. D. Walker reached hero last Friday evening from New York City. They were shipped from San Diego, Cuba. Mr Walker died there Jan. 16 of pneu monia. He was in .the Quartermas ter's Department cf the U. S. Army The body was taken to the under taker's and on Saturday removed to the residence of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Walker. On Sunday afternoon at the Cumberland Presby terian Church services wero conduct ed in the presence of a large congre gation of sorrowing friends, Rev. W. B. Cunningham delivering an eulogy to the Christian character and splen did manhood of the deceased. W. D. Walker was born and reared in Union City. He wa3 educated in the City Schools. Early in life he exhibited the true spirit of wisdom and discretion, laying asido the al lurements that load to moral decay and business failure. Ho began in earnest to achieve in business pur suits, always observing tho standards of honesty and integrity, and was rapidly ascending the ladder of sue cess when he was called to the de fense of his country in arms. HeVas for a few years employed with W. G. Clagett Co., afterwards entering the field of salesmanship for tho Union City Manufacturing Co. Here he developed elements of strength in re sourcefulness as well as of ability to meet the trade," and was enlarging the field of endeavors both for him self and for his employers. His suc cess was even pronounced, and for thi3 he was rewarded with commis sions after he had vacated to go to war. W. D. Walker was a young man of fine character and personality and he was universally esteemed. He was a member of tho Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and in his church relations was active and use ful In the work of God. The tribute paid to his memory by tho general outpouring of the people of Union City and of eulogy to the deceased was indeed a comfort and consola tion to the surviving family and rela tives. The remains were taken to East View with an escort of returned sol diers, two squads in uniform march ing to the , cemetery. There taps were sounded and the body lowered to its last resting place, to await the reward of the Just, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." red some fifteen years ago, and Mrs. Walton until a few years ago con tinued to resido ct Troy. Then she went home with her brother, Dr. Henry Head, to Santa Ana. For some years her health had been failing, and the end came in the home of Dr. Head. Mrs. Walton was a member of the Associate Reformed Prcsbyterialf Church. She was a woman of excep tionally attractive social gift3 and graces, but more particularly esteem cd by those who were her nearest neighbors, who counted her friend ship of the highest value. To many of tho older residents her death brings personal sorrow, and the kindest expressions of sympathy are extended to the family of brother at Santa Ana. FELIX W. MOORE Union City, Tenn. W. E. HUDGINS Union City, Tenn. Fatherless Children. The American soldiers in France have adopted 3,444 French orphans in addition to buying Liberty Bonds, Thrift Stamps and War Insurance. These soldiers are also educating French orphans. William L. Wade, the fifteen-year- old son of Mr. Lee Wade, of Number Seven, ' has adopted little Jeannie Turpin, a girl of eleven years. Wil liam paid the $36.50 at the time of adoption. Mrs. : A. L. Brevard, chairman of the Fatherless Children of France Society of this county, has the pic ture of twin girls about four years old. We are so anxious for some one to adopt these dear little French orphans. MRS. ELLIS JACKSON, Chairman of Press Work. MONEY- TO LOAN AT LOW RATES TO FARMERS On their lands as security. These loans will be made for either five or ten years, with interest payable semi-annually or annually, as the borrower may prefer. The principal sum borrowed may be repaid in $100 amounts or in larger sums at any interest paying date. There will be no charge for such loans except for abstracting title to lands offered as secuiity for loan. These loans will be closed and the money in the hands of borrower promptly, and no long delays are necessary. MOORE & HUDGINS Office Phone 143, Residence Phone 588 UNION CITY. TENN. DAVIS & RUSSELL, Union City, Tenn., are our field agents and authorized to take applications for loans. HENRY & HENRY, of Hickman, Ky. are field agents and have the same authority. Card of Thanks. We are deeply sensible of the tribute of love and respect to the memory of our beloved son and brother paid by the people of Union City and at the same time profound ly grateful to God that he had such friends.' We tender our heartfelt thanks to each and everyone ana" may God bless and bo with you. W. M. Walkerand Family, , . BEFORE BUYING YOUR SEED FOR SPRING PLANTING We would like to show you We have the highest germinating seed that can bought, which includes" be Timothy Red Top Clover Japan Clover Soy Beans Burt Oats Cotton Seed Meal and All our meal and cake Cake and is tagged, We also handle Cotton Seed Hulls. showing the analysis. Get our prices before you buy. They are always in line. Cherry- Moss Grain Co. Vnion City Tenn. Clean Job Printing a Specialty Here Mrs. Lucy Walton. A large number of friends of Mr3. Lucy Head Walton gathered Satur day at Smith & Tuthill's chapel to pay the last tribute of love and re spect to a good woman. The" gray casket was covered and surrounded with floral pieces, tokens of love from many friends. , Mrs. Chas. Johnson beautifully sang "Face to Face," and after se lections of scriptural passages read by Rev. Lloyd Darsie, of the First Christian Church, sang "The Home land" very feelingly. Rev. Darsie spoke most comforting words and read scriptural quotations of rest and peace from suffering such as hers, making a beautiful talk to the living. The pall bearers were her nephews, H. C. Head, A. Mott and Clare Head, and James Pumphrey. A large concourse of friends fol lowed the remains to their last rest ing place in Falrhaven Cemetery be side her life-long friends and her father. Mrs. Walton was born in 1843 In Troy, Tenn. Her husband, E. S. Wal ton, served for four years in the Con federate army during tho Civil War. The above is a clipping from the Santa Ana (Cal.) Register. Mrs. Walton was tho daughter cf the Dr. Horace Head, pioneer citizen of Obion County and resident of the vicinity of Pleasant Hill. When a girl she was married to E. S. Walton, who was for many years a leading merchant of Troy. Ho was by trade a tailor and then brancl&d into the mercantile business. Mr. Walton was also a member of the Obion Ava lanche In the Confederacy. Return ing from the war he and Miss Lucy Head were united in marriage, and Mr. Walton succeeded in business and he and Mrs. Walton were esteem ed by a host of good, kind friends. They had no children, but an adopted daughter, whom ' they loved : with every natural affection of filial 'de votion. Mr. Walton's death occur- HOWE LL GRAIN & COMPANY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. UNION CITY, TENN, We manufacture a complete line of MIXED FEEDS, including the celebrated NASH CATTLE FATTENER HORNER'S HOG FEED AND TENNESSEE DAIRY FEED As well as other brands of HORSE AND MULE FEEDS All highly digestible, scientifically balanced rations that are guaranteed to give far better results from a feeding standpoint than straight grain and hay, and decidedly more economical. We sell both white and yellow corn in any quantity, No. 2 White (sulphurized) Northern Oats, Chops and Corn Hearts. Call on our retail department on Main street, DEE WILLIAMS, Manager, And ask for prices on anything in feeds, grain of all kinds, hay, and field seeds of every description. Ask for prices of salt in one hundred and two hundred pound sacks, and on the imported wheat bran, and rice bran that we have just received in car load lots. V ' We want your business. Our prices are right and we will appreciate an opportunity; to prove it. " in