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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17
Frightful Burns

A Mrs. Lea, membersof an eating
concession. while near leaky gaso-
line tank Monday, was the victim of
an explosion. The liquid covered her
lower clothing, and instantly famed
as high as her head. By the heroic
efforts of member of the party,
the fire was extinguished. She was
frightfully burned on the lower
limbs. DR.. John Smith took imme-
date charge, carrying her to tent.
Her means and screams threw a
sadness over those on the grounds.
Monday evening she was removed to
the Hipps Hotel, and the Doctor was
with her constantly. 1t is not
thought she is fatally hurt, but the
skin is entirely burned from her
ankles to her knees. The gentle
man who fought the flames with a
wrap open handed, was burned in
the face and hands, but was able
to be out Tuesday.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17

Chancellor e. L. Bullock has
resigned the chancellorship he
has held for a number of years
in this chancery division. To
our people the announcement
was a surprise. He has many
warm friends in McNairy. The
faithfulness and exacting duties
of the Office he has performed
with marked ability. Few ap-
peals have been taken from his
adjudication of intricate equity
entanglements. ]. w. Ross, OF
Savannah, has been appointed
his successor. Mr.. Ross is an
able lawyer, and will no doubt
make a good chancellor. We
understand Judge Bullock will
continue until Dec. 1st. He re-
tires to engage in the practice,
but we opine he will be in the
politics of the state in the near
future.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17
Women Who Get Dizzy

Every woman who is troubled with
fa;nting and dizzy spells, backache,
headache, weakness, debility, consti-
patton or kidney troubles should use
Electric Bitters. They give relief
when nothing else will. improve the
health, adding strength and vigor
from the first dose. Mrs. Laura
Gaines, of Avoca, La, says: -Four
doctors had given me up and my chill
dren and all my friends we're looking
for me to die, when my son insisted
that use Electric Bitters. did so,
and they have done me world of
good" Just try them. SOC and $1.0O
at all druggists or by mail. H. E.
Bucklen 4 Co., Philadelphia and st.
Louis. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17
TALKS TO THE FARMER
IF. PECK, Com. Of Agriculture.
Profit in Good Hogs

The better and larger broods of
hogs are reliable and dependable
source of profit to the farmer with a
few acres as we'll as to the one who
owns and operates the large farms of
the state, and this is especially true
now that there has been found a way
to prevent the spread Of hog cholera,
that scourge that has cost the state
of Tennessee. as well as other states,
so many million dollars.
1t will be we'll for the farmers of
Tennessee to look into this branch Of
the live stock industry, now that the
general assembly of the state has
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17
The School MIDDLE

To the astonishment and utter
chagrin of every child and patron
of the High School, Saturday,
the county board of education
saw fit to employ Miss Florence
English as principal of the free
school with Miss O'Neal and Mrs.
Lea as assistants. They thus
eliminated Prof. Robson from
the school. 1t is claimed that by
courtesy of the board the local
member was to name the teach
ers, and Supt. Aaron Brooks,
owing to some personal antagon-
ism, saw fit to throw Prof, Rob-
ison out. The whole community
feel that such an outrage will
not be endured.
Prof. Robson during the past
two months has built up the best
school Selmer has ever had, by
far, and no one thought of him
not being employed as principal
of the school which was to be
free.
In addition they cut down the
salaries to $130 for the three
teachers, and gave Adamsville
and perhaps Bethel much more.
We understand the city council
and city school board will take
charge of the college and con-
tinue Prof. Robson; also that
the free school money of Selmer
will go to the school. 1t is un-
derstood all the three assistants
will refuse to accept the boards
employment and will go on with
Prof. Robinson.
When any one man, be he an
accidental county superintendent
or private citizen, proposes to go
against the wishes of an entire
community he is up against it.
Prof. Robson has done more for
the school and town in one year
than Aaron Brooks could or
would do in a lifetime.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17
Serious if not Fatal Accident Be
fell Andrew J. Names by
a Falling Race Horse
Which lie Was
: Riding Tuesday
Afternoon

In a two ring dash when near the
seconn round at the three-q quarter
turn, Andrew ]. Maness, riding the
Kirkpatrick horse, tried to pass
black horse on the inside and the
best opinion is that the front feet of
his horse struck the hind feet of the
black horse, and the two horses and
riders went down. The rider of the
black horse was not hurt but Maness
was so seriously injured that it was
thought he would die at once. The
timely administrations of Drs. yJohr
and Earnest Smith seemed to relieve
his suffering. He was taken on a
litter by kind hands to nr. Smiths
residence.
DR.. Jere Crook, of Jackson, came
down on the night train, and under
his advice he was taken to the
Jackson hospital on the 10 o'clock
train. He had never regained con-
sciousness and his chances are not
even. 1t is thought that the shock
of the brain was so severe that on
ly a readjusting of the shocked
parts will save his life. His skull is
not fractured or any severe bodily
wounds. His circulation and respira-
tion are good. He has much vitali-
ty.
The accident cast gloom over
the large crowd, and strong men
could be seen to weep.
Maness was great horseman,
and a favorite among all classes.
AS we 60 to press Thursday morn
ing it is our sad duty to, publish
that Andrew j. Maness, banker,
business man and moving spirit of
Finger. passed away Wednesday
night at IL o'clock. His wife and
family were present. His sad death
casts a gloom over all.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17

provided for the erection and main
tainance of plant for the manufact-
ure and distribution of anti-hog chol-
era serum. This plant is to be oper-
ated under the direction of the De-
partment of Agriculture, with DR..
George R. White, State Veterinarian,
in charge, and work will begin on the
erection of this plant just as soon as
the money is available.
There is a shortage of meats that
is world wide at the present time,
and prices are therefore good. The
shortage is such that cannot soon be
overcome, and with the aAaptability
of this state to live stock production,
its farmers should be in position to
reap the benefit of the good prices
that are sure to obtain for many
years to come. 1t is time for the
Tennessee farmer to take, advantage
of his opportunities in the way of
meat production.
In raising hogs for the market, or
for his own meat, the farmer should
use breeds that make the better, big
ger and thriftier animal. 1t is hard
to understand why some farmers are
opposed to getting rid of the mongrel
breeds. The hog that is capable Of
turning corn and slops and good pas
ture grasses quickly into pork is the
variety every farmer should have.
1t will be we'll to understand in this
connection, that the man who buys
his hogs and his feed will not make
much in the transaction. The hog
raiser should grow his own feed.
And he should feed his own animals.
If you have hogs of the rundown,
wornout breed, get rid Of them.
Stringy, razor-backed animals will eat
as much feed as the better breeds.
Get good boar for yourself if you
can; if not able to do that, buy one
in partnership with two or three of
your neighbors. Buy a few good
sows if you have none, and give some
consideration to pasturage. Keep the
boar and the sow and the young pigs
out of the horse lot, and give them a
chance to grow.
Hog raising ought to be as much a
part of farming operations as is the
growing of crops. We ought to grow
the hogs that can be economically
fed. The hog is a mortgage litter
and a bank-roll fattener, and would
repeat again that the farmers of this
state should give this industry more
attention.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17
Humboldt, Tenn. l0-10-l3.
McNairy Co. Independent,
Salmer. Tenn.

Selmer, Tenn.
Here is what | did at Ramer this
week:
Examined 81 school children, 23 of
whom have bookworm: Examined 40
exclusive of school children and found
A cases of hookworms.
In the county | have examined 100
school children and found 81 cases of
hookwerms, and | examined 63 ex-
elusive of school children and found
5 cases of hookworms.
As | was in the county and had no
other engagements for the remainder
of the week, | decided to spend the
week there and locate as many cases
as could. The cases | found in the
county will get treatment from their
local physician.
would be glad to operate free
dispensaries in McNairy county. There
are thousands of cases in the county,
and no doubt many of them are se-
we're ones. / found two severe cases,
one boy II years old and weighs
80 pounds, the other girl IA years
old who has been in very bad con-
dition more than year.
know physician who thought he
had tuberculosis three years ago and
went to New York, Chicago. New Or
leans and other large medical centers
to consult specialists on the lungs.
After he returned to his home in
Tennessee physician located in his
home town suggested to him that he
might have hookworms. He was then
examined and found to have hook
worm disease. He then took the
treatment and in very short time
was perfectly we'll and attending to
his practice again. There is no doubt
several people in McNairy county who
are just in this condition.
. Six East Tennessee county made
appropriations the first Monday Of
this month for the free dispensary
work.
hope the county court of Nc
Marry county will appropriate 500
for this work at its next meeting.
II the court doesn't think the money
we'll spent every cent will be refund
ed. We know we can do something
for the children of the county that is
worth while if we only have the
privilege.
| Yours very truly.
W. P. ROBINSON, MD.
Representative State Board Health
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17
McNAIRY IN THE LlMELlGHT
Week Of the Fifth Ansrai Fair -Bi,
Crowds and Big Time

The gates were opened Tuesday
morning to the public and the bright
sunshine and autumnal scented all
seemed to say. Welcome, come in. ;
Monday was big day in getting
in shape the exhibits and putting
up the various and multitudinous
concessions. The eating stands and
soft drink booths would Indicate that
our people have to eat and drink.
Tuesday was children's day, and
the number on hand showed tina,
the crop Of humans in McNairy are
looked after more closely than any
or all other kind of live stock. This
is as it should be. The next gen
GRAFTON should be an improvement,
on the present, if opp ortunities
couut for anything.
The Montezuma band furnished
music for the day, while singing
clubs from Gravelhill and othel
points rendered selections of sacret
vocal music, which was appreciate,
by the ladies in the grandstand
while the show Of jacks and hors
stock was going on in the ring.
We picked up on our rounds tina
]. D. Johnson of Jackson had
string of three fine horses, ]. E
Harris of Corinth six, John Wake
of Tuscumbia, Ala. two, 7. j. SharI
Of Corinth three, A. ]. Maness o
Finger seven, DR.. Brooks from Mis-
sissippi four, and Clem Lea of Sci
mer two. OF course there were
great many single entry men in tn
horse line.
In the forenoon jacks were shown
and stations and mares, in the RIM
and awards made. The show o
cattle and hogs was respectable
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17

most hourishing and erterprisine
town, little over year old, with q
handsome modern school building.
occupying a most commanding posi-.
tion on sloping ridge, giving a fine
view of the surrounding countay.
Many of the buildings, both public
and private, are large and modern.
Some of the storesJare built of stone
| think; concrete walks in evidence
along the principal streets; good
farming country, mostly prairie, will
support this town.
enjoyed a stay of a few days,
then took the train for Bernice,
where | took a hack for Grove, a
distance of eight miles, passing over
long bridge spanning Grand river, and
took train for my destination.
enjoyed the drive; the air was cool
and bracing. On every side fields of
rustling brown corn, with great
patches of rich golden yellow flowers,
sending out faint sweet odor ON
the refreshing air, and making a
pretty picture Of the passing land
scape.
The time passed all too quickly at
Sulphur Springs, well named "The
Beauty Spot of the 0zarks." 1t nes-
ties cozlly among high surrounding
hills, which protect it from the rough
winds of winter, making fayorite
resort for many Northern people.
The air is pure and balmy, and several
fine springs of lythia, sulphur and
magnesia water give recuperation
and health to the visitor. The sur
roundings are very pleasant, good
boarding houses, and agreeable peo-
pie abound.
The rather dreary, cool days of
September have given place to these
cool October days, which bring inspir-
alton, peace and joy to the spirit,
after the oppressivelY hot days of
last summer. The soft misty haze
overspreads the earth; the sun as
through veil, casts its sparkling
glory over the dew laden grass; the
bright Autumn flowers rear their
heads in laughing giles to the gra-
cious moon, calling on US to rejoice
over these beauteous days, so short
lived, but so full of renewed hope,
fresh courage, and strength of body,
soul and spirit. The call of the quail
and the chirrup of many birds bid us
be happy, before the melancholy days
have come, with
Naked woods, and meadows brown
and Scar.
Very truly.
MRS. M. L. STAINBACK.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17
Nashville, Oct. IL, 'l3.
Editor McNairy County Independent
Selmer, Tenn.

Editor McNairy County Independent,
Selmer, Tenn.
Dear Sir:
A citizen Of your county has been
kind enough to send me clipping Of
the editorial which appeared in the
current issue Of your paper relative
to the failure Of the county court of
McNairy county to take any notice of
the appeal Of the State Board Of
Health for cooperation in the estab-
lishment Of free d!spensaries for the
diagnosis and treatment of Hook
Disease. Those of US who are active
ly engaged in public health work are
sincerely grateful for the health and
kindly encouragement Of the Inde-
pendent and of many citizens and the
medical profession Of your county.
The work for the eradication of
Hookworm Disease and for improved
rural sanitation has been going on in
Tennessee for about three and one
half years, In that time, hundreds
of individuals have received great
benefit as a result Of having admins
tered the proper treatment for Hook
worm diseose. Hundreds of others
have been given opportunity for Sc
curing relief from other retarding
and oppressive disease, the nature Of
which had not been known. This
work has cost the people absolutely
nothing except the few dollars that
have been appropriated by twenty
three counties. At the October term
of the county courts six new counties
appropriated sums varying from 500
to $500, the members of these courts
showing by their votes that they be-
lieve it worth while to try to con-
serve the health of the people. Nc
Marry county was the only one whose
court refused to make the appropria-
i
tion. Three other county courts in
! Tennessee have refused to make make the
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17
Oct. 6, 'l3.

Oct. 6, 'l3.
Leaving Jopling on the M. 0. & G..
road, which has been in operation
only a short time, passed through a
fine farming country, until l passed
over Grand river, when it became
rough, and for miles we had the river
on one side and immense rocky cliffs
on the other-quite dangerous
place, am told. | passed some nice
towns on the way, Miami, Fairland,
Bernice, coming to Locust Grove, my
destination. only few miles from
Muscogee. This line runs to Denison,
Texas. and presently will extend to
the Gulf. ! was astonished to find a
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17

Children that are pale, sickly and
peevish, with dark rings under the
eyes, tickle appetite, and who appear
to get no nourishment from the food
they eat are surely suffering from
worms. Give them Whites Cream
Vermifuge and note the wonderful
Improvement. They soon take on
flesh and are rosy, active and cheer
full. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by
B. L. Browder, exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17

particularly the latter. Tuesdays
program as published was carried
out.
The Floral Hall was filled will
rare and rich articles of women's
handiwork. Entries from a number
of places outside the county and
state.
In the farm product department
were as fine display of corn, po.
tatoes and other farm products as
could be found in state fair. The
poultry department was well filled
so far as we could gather from a
cursory inspection.
The exhibition is good in every
department. Tricks. shows, and all
kinds of concerns are plentiful, to
catch the boys nickles and dimes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17

Joints that ache, muscles that are
drawn or contracted should be treated
with Ballard's Snow Liniment. 1t
penetrates to the spot where it is
needed and relieves suffering. Price
25c, SOC and $l,O0 per bottle. Sold
by B. L. Browder, exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17
Mans Greatest Opportunity
Five Times Out of Six
Is Always Before Him

Added years experience and toll hers work any live man.
The little downtown where this began gave Indication
of what the future to be than the gy dye does
of the finished silk in my lady's" wedding dress.
Any business that anchors ITSELF with past
ply lies port had better sma and 60 into the junk pile
This vessel of trade is only to meet its passengers and
deliver the acquisitions of its voyages In another is
always rigging out ares and adding its and preparing for
voyage gain knowledge and gather the fresh cargo
the changing fashions and needs people, who growing
and more intelligent and fasdious
Many New Silks Wooens and Cotton Dress Goods Womens
and Misses Suits and Long Coats Women and Misses onepiece
Serge Dresses Chen Dresses by the hundreds here today for
your choosing.
The New English Walking Shoes for Large Girls and Women
are plentiful today in black and tans.
Every dayis bringing to the merchandise Todays
express brings lovely Ribbons to be specially priced 29c the yard
Compare them with what you have been paying SOC for
10000 yards of New Fall aces that have been in the New
York House waiting for the Tariff take effect will be
here Monday
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17

Chronic rheumatism contracts the
muscles, distorts the joints and under
mines the strength. A powerful pen.
etrating and relieving remedy will be
found in Billiards. Snow Liniment. 1t
restores strength and suppleness to
the aching limbs. Price 25c, Soc,
and 500 per bottle. Sold by B. l..
Browder, exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17
Very truly.
MRS. M. L. STAINBACK.

In the chill season see that your
liver is active. ANY arrangement in
that organ opens the door for malari-
al germs. An occasional dose of Herb
inc is all that is necessary to keep
the liver in sound working condition.
Prite SOC. Sold by B. L. Browder,
exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-17

A gssa remedy for a bad cough is
BalIsrds Hesehound Syrup. 1t heals
the lungs and aaiets irritation. Price
25c, SOC, and 400 per bottle. Sold
BY B, L. Browdsr, exclusively. adv
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-27

arastIng Ne eAtals ss1tAward, while
~ rolo - . take uD our positions
ayounl ~ oavo. n tAs raiasl shack.
hallway . our hoae. Kate WAS 10
have . saadle. ,seresnsd % that Il
could only b sesa from our trail. We
paeood ~ teace, ~ crossed the half.
mile croek, ~ eathersd speed along
the opsa posture. and then Kates yell
went through mo like . knife. The
robbers must have had man on night
herd. ana found her by that light!
Dale's hand grabbed my rein, and
With . growl hs halted our whole
oueat. ''etsady." says he, you fool!"
TAon q = whispsr. - HE men came
erowding In: ''Dismount! Ransome.
hold Aorueo! Sam. take three men
afcot round the rear Of that cabin.
take the rest 70 close In the front
Siwash. and Nitchie Scott, md enc
my's horses and drift them away out
Of reach. No man to whisper. no man
70 make . sound. until lift my hand
ct that cahin window. After that. kill
any man Who tries 70 escape. Get q
move oni"
90. with me ct HE tail, he crept
along from cover to cover. waving
hand signals TO throw his squad into
place. Tho enemy's flve horses at the
door were led on by Billy's Siwash
arriero. and Nitchie Scott. 60 gently
that the robbers thought they were
grazing. BY that time Dale and me
was ct the window sap on the north
sido OF the shack. but the candle was
In our way, No couldn't see through
ito glow, and It wasn't till we got
round to the door hole that we'd q
view Of what was going on inside.
My wife stood in the nor'west, right,
far corner. A man with gray chin
whisker and . mournful smile, with
his gun music in her right ear. was
showing her head against the wall
Bull was talking % usual, explaining
how his tact was better'n Whiskers
gun 1t persuading females. Ginger
was trying to assuage Bull. The
greaser was keeping kind of look
out. although he couldn't see from the
lighted room into the dark where he
wss. Ginger clapped his paws oves
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-27
RESlN0L Will
HEAL SUNBURN
AND HEAT RASH

To relieve almost instantly sunburn.
heat rash. prickly heat, summer &C.
zema. Ivy or oak poisoning. chadngs,
insect bites. and other summer skin
irritations. battle the affected parts
with Resinol Soap and apply little
Resinol Ointment The soothing. heal
ing Resinol balsams strike right into
the surface, stop smarting. burning and
itching at once. allay Inflammation.
and quickly give that cool. delightful
feeling of perfect skin health.
Nothing does so much to prevent
these distressing troubles and to main
tain skin comfort during hot weather
as the regular use of Resinol Soap for
the toilet. and bath. while its clear, re-
freshing odor is . delight in itself.
Resinol Soap 10 especially necessary
for baby's delicate. easily irritated
skin.
For eighteen years Resinol has been
a doctors prescription and household
remedy for eczema, ringworm, pimples.
dandruff, wounds. burns. sores and
piles. Resin6l Ointment. and Resinoi
SOAP are sold by all druggists. For
sample OF each. with booklets. write
to Dept. IT'S. Resinol, Baltimore. Md.