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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-13
IL Is Unfair To Charge Three FOunhs Of The Cost Of Permanent PavenentS
 Against The Homes Of Bridgeport

Two hundred citizens assembled Monday night in the Common Council chamber to oppose the paving deal under which proposed to lay Warrenite a whole sale plan the residential streets of the city Mayor D. ~issom no % n1a v b aec the outporng of public wrath to stay in the work on residential streets Some business ordered paved but the program streets was
 All of the objections The Farmer urged agail,3 the paving scheme were made, and others The citizens accepting the view frequently expressed by this newspaper that half the cost against homes is GROSS INJUSTICE.
 Abundant stress also laid upon the fact that no body what Warrente will do under the stress of heavy traffic, that there have been comparative tests here the advantages of Warrenite and other pave ents and one speaker raised the question the le gy of the act under which the mayor intends to raise the money to pay for the improvements.
 Tt openly said that the whole plan is illegal and that there is dollar that legally devoted to the
 One well known business man showed a determined streets orignated He informed by mayor how they might originate, but not how they did.
 In practically did the demand from the property in the street. which may be taken to show either that there is demand for the work except the desire of somebody to lay WaFenit or of somebody else to have it lad else the demand is from outside sources and by persons who ruin many vehicles through
 The paving of Railroad avenue is pertinent, Here IS tnorougn1are enUTely deYotea 70 fne neavy Irueg of the New York, New Haven Hartford Railroad com pany, sur1nounted by tracks Upon the other side number of property holders, mostly small Scarcely these holders wants the pavement The cost of constructing half to be assessed agst theT would be at $25 per square yard charge each
 Upon the other side of the tracks are large manufac turing concerns which might be benefited if such pave nent laid
 Yet they ought not to be assessed for half the cost of the project which they abut They would receive the chief of the improvement doubt But, the other hand they of benefit to Bridgeport large and important part of the city and the street would by hundreds of thousands of vehicles not owned them during the life of the pavement.
 The fair rule is plainly exhibited in the of this street
 To pave with Belgian block highway like Railroad is public improvement. It ought to be paid for from the public The funds ought to be raised from taxation levied according to the American pan from each taxpayer according to the amount of it's home ought to pay contribution according to it's factory, store contribution according to it's val and property which is neither homes, stores fac tories contribution according to it's value This is the fair rule
 Bridgeport wants good streets. But ii most of the of those streets is to be charged against homes shall have to wait until better way can be found.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-13

He must not afront the conservative by crossing his legs in the pulpit He needs the executive gifts and grasp of human nature expected from factory superi tendent He must be a sl1ful financier, original thinker graphic writer forcefu elocuonst, grace fu conversationast A larger allotment of bread and butter is needed for inclusive task Some such pen sion scheme would be good business for the churches
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-13

While ,0o0 Chicago men have been put on probation to make them sup port their families, in other cases the wives are perfectly well able to care for their husbands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-13

The Powers have ordered Turkey to get out of Adrianop1e, but not having sent and stamped envelope they will not be likely to get a reply.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-13

Martin HI. Glynn, Heuten- ant governor of New York state, may assume the duties of governor in case Govern or William Sulzer is busted on impeachment proceed ings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-13

As there are to. be but three state elections this fall, many of the politi- clans will have to work for living
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03
HEAD OF 100000 FARMERS WANTS TO
REVIVE LAW OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND

There's one union which, if it
should declare strike and lay
off for season, could bring this
happy land of ours to its knees
begging for a crumb of bread in
almost no time at all.
That organization is the ma
tional farmers union, organized
to keep more of the wealth the
farmer creates in the farmers
own jeans and to make farm life
worth the living.
The leader and guiding spirit
of the farmers union is it's presi-
dent, Charles S. Barrett, a Georg-
ian by birth and a farmer by
trade and a member of Roose-
velt's Country Life Commission
because T. r. insisted. For the
seventh consecutive time he has
been chosen to head the largest
body of farmers ever combined
in one organization; 5000, 1000,
or more than half of all American
farmers, are paid-up members.
Barrett is a middle-sized sharp
eyed, industrious and enthusiastic
son of the soil.
He has preached the gospel of
cooperation and scientific, sys-
tematic agricultural in every
farming state in the union. Now
he's going to tackle Canada.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03
Lung Trouble Yielded
To This Medicine

Consumption is a flattering dis
ease-that is one of its chief dam
seTS. THOSE who have 1t are rarely
" h ing TO acknowledge the fact.
time for trifling. If so-calIeS
cold has long persisted; il a
cough Is present that keeps Won
ANXIOUS, or any of the symptoms
are present, such as fever or night
sWeats, weakness and loss of an
petite, and perhaps some raising Of
.nucus-do the sensible thing
take Eckman's Alterative-as Mr..
Bettersworth did.
bowling Green, KY, r. No. 4.
Gentlemen: 1 wish to saw for
your Alternative that / believe 4, TO
pc medicine of unequaIed value
Tor all Bronchial and Lung troubie
me spring of 1908, had a severe
cough for six months. I tried ali
the medicine that my doctors rec
commended to me but no results
came for the better. I had night
sWeats. and would cough and spit
until l got so weak l could hardI v
20 anything. But, at last, James
Deerihg, or Glasgow Junction, in
sisted that try your medicine. In
one weeks time there was quite an
Improvement in my condition. and
aIter had taken several bottles. l
teit as well as ever in my life,
desire the world to know that
1 firmly believe that your Eckmans
alternative Will cure any case of
lung trouble If taken before the last
stage. l will gladly write person
ally to any party wanting infor-
nation In regard to your wonder
full medicine"
(Sworn affidavit.)
A. c. BETTERSwORTH.
Eckman's Alternative is effective
In Bronchitis, Asthma, Hay Fever;
Throat and Lung Trouble and In up
building the system. Does not con-
tain poisons. opiates or habit
forming drugs. For sale by lead
ing druggists. Ask for booklet
telling of recoveries, and write to
Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia,
Pa, for additional evidence
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03
BIG BUSINESS FOR
CITY JAIL

During the last two nights
there have been n dodgers" CIV
en- beds at the police station.
A "lodger" is one who, having
no money and no other place to
sleep, begs blanket and a bed
on the stone floor of cell.
All such applicants are being
housed this winter, with the re-
suit that all cells are filled to ca
pacity every night More than
500 penniless men were given a
bed during the nights of Deem
Der.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03
Charles Against
Logan Thrown Out

After a stormy hearing before
Justice Evans yesterday, H. Lee
gan, charged with getting money
under false pretenses, was dis
charged.
1t was alleged Logan got $22.5o
from the county for Midland
school district for work he had
not done. When the prosecutor
sought to have Logan testify
whether he had signed the pay
check, George Williamson object
ed
II shall instruct him not to
answer" said the attorney.
And l shall send him to Jail
II he does not said Justice
Evans.
Logan answered, but the state
failed to make a case
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03
VITAL STATISTICS

Died
JOIesi Charles Mt wears old
.SsSonth Tacoma real estate dealer
Z yesterday at his home, 1850 Union
ay, after a years illness. G. w
Piper will direct the funeral. In.
terment will be in Tacoma Gem
etery.
Koran. James-51 years old. yester.
day in a hospital. Funeral SER
wees at a. m. today from l.. M
Gaffney's. Interment, Calvary
cemetery.
Funerals.
Hansen, Mrs. Anna-Wife of Ole
Hanson, 1915 So. l. ST., Tuesday al
10 a. m. from Mellinger's. Inter.
ment, Cromwell cemetery.
Anderson, Capt. o. A.-Saturday al
p. m. from Mellinger's.
Larson Mrs. DOra-Saturday al
2:30 p. m. from Mellinger's. In
terment, Tacoma cemetery.
HadfieId, Fred w.-Today at d
m. from Mellingers. Remains
Will be cremated.
Norton, Mny-Saturday at 10 a. m
from Mellinger's. Interment, Tia.
coma cemetery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03
GOOD ROADS
MEETING

Thirty-two delegates to the re-
cent good roads convention here
met at the Commercial club yes
terday to take steps to send a
lobby to Olympia to work for
what this county wants in good
roads.
Sentiment favored the east and
west state road past Mount Ia
coma. 1t was agreed to hold an
other meeting later with the leg
islative delegation present.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03
WHISKEY HAD
BAD DROPS

Chemical analysis of the con-
tents of the mysterious whisky
bottle which nearly cost four
transfer men their lives New
Years eve, has disclosed the fact
that it contained a mixture of
knockout drops" The bottle
was one of those sent in a chest
from a druggists establishment
in Alaska, according to Frank
McHugh, president of the COM
pany which was bought out by the
Commercial Truck company, for
which the poisoned men worked.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03
BARRIERS HAVE
HIGH JINKS

Journeymen BARRIERS, local No.
1873, of Tacoma, last night cele-
DRAFTED the silver jubilee birthday
of the international union, ban
quoting In Odd Fellows hall.
Following installation of officers
for the year a musical program
and speeches were given. The
soloists were William Aughe and
A. Donaldson. A comedy prize
fight was the laugh of the night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03
EXPRESSMEN MUST
HAVE LICENSES

The city clerk is doing a rush
ing business this week issuing IL
censes to expressmen. Every driv-
er of an express wagon must have
a city license and pay 81. The
city gives him a number which
must be displayed on the side of
his wagon
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03
MARINE

Str. Latouche discharging copper
ore at the smelter.
Str. Selkirk arrived with salt fish
for the Orient.
ing general freight from San Fran
cisco, will shift to Seattle today.
s. Ossa arrived on Columbia river
from Callao.
Schr. Fred e. Sander passed yes
terday, IL days out from San Fran
cisco
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03
HOLD NEGRO FOR MURDER
OF CHICAGO MERCHANT

CHICAGO, Jan. 3. - Robert
k1tchin, a negro, was arrefsed
here today on suspicion of being
the murderer of j. w. Logue,
diamond merchant, who was tor
tured and killed here recently IN
his office in McVicer's theater
building, in the theater of the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03

VIIy.
Kitchin roomed under Logue's
office. His thumb prints are be-
ing compared with some found in
the diamond merchants place
after his body shot, stabbed and
burned with acid, gagged and
bound, was discovered.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-01-03
(By United Press Leased Wire. J

w AoFfINGIUIN, d. C., Jan. ..
Joseph w. Bailey of Texas de-
livered today his last political
"croak' as a member of the
United States senate-crowded
galleries. 1t was bitter denun-
citation of the initiative and ref
erendum lawA which he charac-
terized as "rcsugnant to the
principles upon which the Ameri-
can republic is founded"
Seat sale tomorrow for 1.-THE
Quaker Girl" with Victor Morley.
Tacoma theater. Advertisement"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08
Suffered Eczema Fifty Years.
Now Well

Seems a long time to endure the
awful burning, itching, smarting skin
disease known as "tetter" another
name for eczema. Seems good to re-
alize, also, that DR.. Hobson's Eczema
ointment has. proven perfect cure.
Mrs. D. L. Kenney writes: Il can
not sufficiently express my thanks to
you for your DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment. 1t has cured my letter,
which has troubled me for over fifty
years. All druggists or by mail, SOC.
Pieiffer Chemical Co., st. Louis, Mo-,
Philadelphia. Pa.
B. L. Browder of Selmer, DR.. 7. S.
Davis Of Bethel Springs. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08
District No. a

The picnic at Ramer Thursday was
grand success. Hon. A. Y. Sim
mons, of Humboldt, delivered a great
address on the good Of the Woodmen
Of the World.
Rev. Cheshier filled his regular ap-
pointment at MT. Vernon Sunday.
John Hamm and Elmer Robson are
paying top prices for cattle now.
The crops are the best ever known
in this section.
]. A. Moore is teaching at Thomp-
sons Springs. He has one of the
best schools in the county.
Miss Harlie Higgins, of Gravelhill,
is visiting in this section this week.
A large crowd attended the re-
union at the home of S. S. Little
john, Sr., Saturday. All of his chill
dren were present but one. A boun-
tiful repast was spread in the cool
shade, and about IS friends and relq-
tives partook, after which Rev. Josiah
Horn preached a very interesting
sermon. They also had some good
singing, all of which was greatly en-
joyed by all present. AS evening
began to approached the crowd be-
gan to separate, feeling perhaps that
it would be the last time they would
ever enjoy another family reunion.
Miss Matte Lawson is visiting in
Stantonville part of this week.
Success to the Independent.
BLINKENDAsHER.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08
Mrs. Fannie Hicks

Mrs. Fannie Hicks, wife of James
Hicks, departed this life July 7th,
1918, age 40 years, 10 months, "a
days.
Those left to mourn her loss are
her husband, eleven children, one
brother, j. f. Sweat of Fowlkes,
Tenn, and several other relatives.
Fanny was loved by all who knew
her. She was kind mother and a
good wife.
To the bereaved ones we extend
our greatest sympathy, and trust that
they may serve the Lord and some
time meet mother and wife where
there will be no more parting.
Written by one that loved her.
M. n,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08
Mothers! Have Your Children
Worms?

Are they feverish, restless. nerv-
Gus, irritable, dizzy or constipated?
Do they continually pick their nose or
grind their teeth? Have they cramp-
ing pains, irregular and ravenous ap-
petite? These are all signs of worms.
Worms not only cause your child suf-
ferng, but stunt its mind and growth.
Give "Kickapoo Worm Killer at once.
1t kills and removes the worms, i'm
proves your child's appetite, regulates
stomach, liver and bowels. The
symptoms disappear and your child is
made happy and healthy, as nature in
tended. All druggists or by mail, 25c.
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company,
Philadelphia, Pa, st. Louis, Mo.
B. l., Browder of Selmer, Dr.. 7. S.
Davis Of Bethel Springs. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08
Permanent Organization Of the
Business Mems Club
of Se!mer

The adjourned meeting for perma.
nent organization of the "Selmer
Business Mems Club" was held Friday
night. The report Of the committee
on membership showed So names pre-
sented and almost all present.
The committee on constitution and
bylaws submitted an organic law for
the Club which was adopted section
by section.
The committee on the nomintion of
officers to serve until the annual
election in January, reported the fol-
lowing: For President, J. W. Hick-
man; Vice-President, W. X. Aber-
nathy: Secretary, f. +. Hendrix,
and J. l.. Adams for Treasurer. The
report was adopted and the officers
elected.
The constitution provided for an
executive committee of three to d.
rect the working of the club. The
following were elected: j. W.
Prather, A. L. Smith and G. L,
Haynes.
General talks for the good of the
order" were made by P. H. Thrasher,
Terry Alternately. j. c. Houston, j..
w. Prather and J. w. Puryiance.
The meetings are monthly, Tuesday
night after the second Monday in
each month.
The large and enthusiastic number
of members present emphasized the
interest our people have in boosting
by a united effort everything legit-
innate that tends to build up the
town. The school and every educa-
tional interest was put in the fore
ground, and the putting on foot plans
by which the present cotton crop
may be handled by our merchants and
buyers.
Everyone feels that step has been
taken that will result in great good
to push the present Selmer boom.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08

there to young worhanhood, and was
joined in holy wedlock to George Nc
Fall of the same county. While
rearing their family, they moved to
Savannah, Tenn, for the benefit Of
the schools. Later in life, when
their children made homes for them
selves in the West, they too cast
their lots with them, and were be-
loved by everyone. Grandpa and
Grandma, as they were lovingly called
by all, will long be remembered with
reverence.
Grandma only survived her life COM
panlon one year and five months.
Her last loving words were, "My chill
dren, one and all, meet me in Heaven,
for will soon be there. The God |
have served will sustain me, and I
have been so lonely without your
father; and smilingly she went to
sleep in Jesus.
She leaves three sons and two
daughters: W. J. and ]. A. McFall, of
McAlester, Okla; G. F. McFall, of
Featherston, Okla; Mrs. Georgia
Malone, Of Featherston, Okla, and
Mrs. Minnie Bell, of Selmer, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08
ChewaIIa
Editor Independent:

Editor Independent:
Not having seen any news from our
village, will give you few items.
We have a go3d school here; 60
pupils enrolled; all grades from first
to ninth, and all doing good work.
Mrs. Ludie Springer is slowly i'm
proving. She has been confined to
her bed four weeks with a complicat-
ed case of rheumatism.
Mr.. Andrew Bennett was able to
get to town in wagon Saturday. He
is among the Oldest residents of the
county and in very bad health. We
can't hope to have him with us many
years.
Uncle Tommie Cardwell, of Dyers-
burg, is spending the summer with
relatives in and around Chewalla.
A. l.. Derryberry, of Memphis, spent
Sunday with homefolks.
Mrs. w. 7. Surratte, of Tuscumbia,
spent last week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. 7. A. Ledbetter.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Stone, of Tus-
cumbia, spent Sunday night with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Derry
berry, enroute to Oklahoma to visit
relatives.
Mrs. ]. C. Graham is attending the
meeting at Kings Mts. this writing.
Mrs. J. C. Smith and children are
visiting at Flint, Ala.
Our physician, DR.. c. S. Wilkins,
who was called to Abbeyville. Miss,
two weeks ago, to attend the funeral
Of bis brother, who was killed by a
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08

Quite a little commotion was
raised in Washington Monday
when it was announced that En-
gland proposed to strongly forti-
fy her island possessions near
Panama canal. 1t begins to look
like the canal is a red flag to the
powers of Europe.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08
Ry Judge Mel refusing to dis

BY Judge Mel refusing to dis
solve the injunction against the
old election board. a serious
question is raised about the legal
ity of elections held by the new
election board, if the supreme
court decides the legislature was
uuorumless when they passed the
election law. 1t strikes most
people that they will so find as
the fact was that way beyond
question.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08

Bites of poisonous insects that
cause the flesh to swell up must be
treated with healing antiseptic that
will counteract the poison and heal
the wound. Ballard's Snow Linement
answers every requirement in such
cases. Price 25c, 5oc and $l.Oo per
bottle. Sold by B. L. Browder ex-
clusiyely. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08
Mrs. Rebecca McFall

Died at the residence of her son,
C. F. McFall, Featherston. Okla,
July IL, 1918, Mrs. Rebecca McFall,
age "a, wife of the late G. NJ. Nc
Fall.
In the transplanting of this noble
woman from earth to heaven, passes
another daughter of one of the oldest
pioneers of McNairy county. She
was the daughter of Murry Jim Scott,
of Adamsville, Tenn; born and reared
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08
School Talk

To the readers Of the Independent
let me say the outlook for the Sell
mer school is indeed bright. Our peo-
pie are throwing their shoulders to
the wheel and are determined to
make progress
Concerning the class work | State
that we are prepared to do work
equal to the best in any school. The
entire teaching force will work in the
departments best suited to the bet
terment Of all pupils. Feel assured
that you can get the best Instructions
for the least possible cost in the
Selmer school the coming year. The
greatest possible effort will be put
forth for your advancement Our
best people will be your friends.
Concerning the rural schools /
would say that to date (Tuesday) |
have visited seventeen schools having
an aggregate Of eight hundred pupils.
| find conditions fairly good in some
sections and splendid in other places.
In most instances | find the smallest
ATTENDANCE in communities having the
largest houses.
Most people seem to like the new
school law and seem willing that their
children be in school. There seems
to be several things to work out yet
and it is to be hoped that the people
will put forth every possible effort to
help the superintendent and other
school officers bring about these
changes, which will mean so much to
your children. There are some local
tiles where consolidation seems prac-
tical and probable. When the people
of the MANY rural schools see that
with consolidated SCHOOLS they can
have the advantage of teacher for
the first three grades, one for the
next three, and two for the following
grades, the same as we have in the
Selmer school, they will be anxious
for better conditions.
| have no criticism to offer the
teachers of the rural schools. They
are doing hard work. Many of them
are laboring under difficulties that
can hardly be removed until our sys-
tenn is changed. blame no one for
the drawbacks that beset the rural
schools. But this one thing | do be-
lieve and am advocating same in all
the schools that | visit that if we
will bestir ourselves many of these
much needed changes can soon be
made.
There are hundreds Of bright eyed
boys and girls in McNairy whose
future will depend on the action taken
this year and next. | insist then il
you can't get all the help you want and
need in your school, that the Selmel
school stands ready to help you and
will help YOU if you will but come and
work to our standard.
Let US serve you, let US be your
friend. Don't forget the opening
Sept. 1st.
Yours for a great work,
J. T. Robson.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-08-08

and sociability.
J.. W. Purviance Every business
man in Selmer advertise his business
in the Independent.
H. P. Wood--Closer touch with the
people of the adjacent country to
Selmer.
P. H, Thrasher Brains, money and
muscle.
H. A. Hunter revival of old
time religion, and no baseball games.