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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
AMONG THE HEAVY EATERS
Remarkable Gastronomc Feats That
Are Hardly Beievable, Though
All Authenticated.

Champion Fried Egg Eater of the
Berkshires was the title of Louis
Morris of Housatanic, Mass, before he
entered In a recent egg eating contest
on wager. He had record of TWEEN
ty-two eggs and the wager was on his
contention that he could easily in
crease this record to twenty-five.
When he reached seventeen eggs he
was seized with an attack OF acute In
digestion and a doctor worked over
him for an hour before he was re-
stared to consciousness and pro-
nounced out of danger. He also has a
record for fifty-four ears of green
corn.
At the beefsteak dinners Of many
political clubs astounding records are
made in the consumtion of viands.
Some of those who take part think
nothing Of eating ten and twelve
pounds of meat at the sitting At one
clambake held at College Point re-
Gently eight baskets of food were eat
en- by one diner. This basket includ-
ed a leg and breast of a chicken,
twenty-five clans, two ears of corn
and four potatoes. This record Is de-
clared acurate and authentic and is
posted up in an East side clubroom.
A Rhode Island farmer had rec
ord of half a bushel of walnuts, of
which he was extraordinarily fond.
He used half bag of salt while eat
ing them. A New Jersey blacksmith
on recent wager ate nearly a peck
and half of cherries. He said he
could go on eating forever" as he
put 1t, but those who witnessed his
feat declared they had seen enough to
prove the eater wonder. A Chicago
man inordinately fond of mush and
milk, lived on it for week not long
ago, eating four great bowlfuls of 1t
three times day
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
HQOP[E:RPARDONsB
ADVICE Of BOARD
CLEMENCY EXTENDED TO SEVEN
TENNESSEE PRISONERS.
Governor Will Go to Branch Prison at
Brushy Mountain, and Later Will
Visit Petros--Visits Will Govern,
in Measure, Paroles.

Nashville.-Gov. Hooper has extended
executive clemency in seven cases, after
thorough examination of the records.
He has committed the sentence of four
and given pardon to three. In each
instance clemency was recommended by
the advisory board of pardons, the trial
judge and attorney general, and usually
the petitions were accompanied by a list
OF reputable citizens from the county in
which the crime was committed.
Among those whose sentences were
committed is Isaac WEIGH, whose sister
in-law makes affidavit that she conceal.
ed certain knowledge at the trial by rea-
son of her prejudice against defendant
Ed Bruce, negro, another life prisoner,
had his sentence commuted to IL years.
Gov. Hooper stated that he would
shortly visit the branch prison at Brushy
Mountain. It is probable that his visit
to Petros will govern in measure his
action in the future with reference to the
parole law recently passed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Complete Tick Fight.

Nashville.-Drs. G. F. Kord, assistant
veterinarian, and j. +. Ford, United
States inspector, were in the city from
Parsons, to confer with Drs. G. B. White,
state veterinarian, and J. A. Herman,
United States veterinary inspector. The
object of this conference was to outline
plans for the completion of tick eradica-
tion work in Decatur and Carroll. Drs.
kord and Ford report tick eradication
conditions entirely satisfactory in Deca-
tur county, and they are of the opinion
that the county is ready to recommend
for release from quarantine about Sept.
l. On account of the lax enforcement
of the law in Carroll county and lack
of hearty cooperation on the part of its
people, the authorities are not at all well
satisfied with the progress of the work
in Carroll county. Unless conditions in
this county are rapidly improved it is
very probable that the whole of Carroll
county will be thrown back in rigid
quarantine until such time as the people
and county authorities there realize the
Importance of tick eradication.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
GUARANTEED REMEDY.
FOR GRAY HAIR
Q-Ban" Must Restore Youf
Hair to Youthful Color or 1t
Won't Cost You a Cent.

No matter how gray your hair. or If II
y only streaked with gray, faded dull,
lifeless. brittle, WHISKY: no matter how
many other remedies have failed to salts
~ you. Q-Ban hair color restorer must
and will restore your hair to its natural,
youthful color. yigor and health.
Q-Ban hair color restorer brings to the
gray hair surface the natural, youthful
coloring matter which Is always carried
In the tiny vessels in the pith of each
hair No matter how gray your hair is
this natural coloring matter is always
present Q-Ban hair color restorer Is
marvel. In addition to restoring your hair
70 its natural color. 1t is delightful to USE
II gives life. vigor and strength to the
hair. 1t stops itching of the scalp. Q-Ban
h2ir color restorer will cleanse the hair
or dust. dirt or any excessive oil in q
few moments after its application 1t
stops itching and drandruff. BY using
Q-Ban your hair win be wavy, fluffy and
abundant. and possess an Incompatible
softness, luster and luxuriance, the beau
~ and simmer of true hair health 80
cents bottle at druggists. Use three bot
ties as directed and II beneficial results
are not obtained your S1,50 returned to
you, because 1t belongs to you. II your
druggist does not keep Q-Ban send us his
name and Soc In stamps or silver and a
bottle will be sent you promptly. Hessig.
ELLIS Drug Co., Memphis, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11

We do not fiatter ourselves that the
intellect of our time, judged by the
power of individuals, Ia exceptionally
great. No doubt, men of commanding
genius are still with US. but they are
not more numerous or more original
than in former times. What then Is
the popularity that has produced such
great results? In my opinion what
has been accomplished is due in great
part to the spread of higher education,
which has evolved an army of compe-
tent investigators possessing enthusi-
asm for research which now. for the
first time, is led into useful paths by.
the few great minds, whose powers
thus receive wider range and be-
come more productive. 1t Is in this
that our great strength lies.-Prof
Arthur Schuster In Science.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
CUBS, FOOD
They Thrive on Graps-Nuts.

Healthy babies don't cry and the
well-nourished baby that is fed on
Grape-Nuts Is never crying baby.
Many babies who cannot take any
other food relish the perfect food,
Grape-Nuts, and get well.
my baby was given up by three
doctors who said that the condensed
milk on which l had fed her had
ruined the child's stomach. One OF
the doctors told me that the only
thing to do would be to try Grape
Nuts, SO got some and prepared it as
follows: l soaked Ia tablespoonfuls
In one pint of cold water for half an
hour, then strained Off the liquid and
mixed IL teaspoonfuls OF this strained
Grape-Nuts juice with six teaspoonfuls
OF rich milk, put in pinch Of salt and
q little sugar, warmed 1t and gave 1t
to baby every two hours.
IN this simple, easy way l saved
baby's life and have built her up to .
strong, healthy child. rosy and laugh
ing. The food must certainly be per
feet to have such a wonderful effect
as this I can truthfully say | think
1t is the best food in the world to
raise delicate babies on and Is also q
delicious healthful food for grown-ups
as we have discovered In our family"
Grape-Nuts is equally valuable to the
strong, healthy man or woman. 1t
stands for the true theory Of health.
There's d reason and It Is explained
In the little book. 'srhe Road to Well
ville." in pkgs.
Ever read she above Ietters A new
enc appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true. and full Of human
snfc
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Predicament of a suffraqist.

A well-known university professor
who has taken much interest in the
woman suffrage movement was per-
suaded to carry banner In parade
that was held in New York some
months ago.
His wife observed him marching
with detected air and carrying his
banner SO that it hung Imply on its
standard, and later she reproved him
for not making a better appearance.
why didn't you march like some.
body, and let people see your banner?"
she said.
my DEAR" meekly replied the pro.
lessor, did you see what was on the
banner? 1t read. Amy man can vote.
Why can't ~"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Stunu.

The two men who occupied the
seat directly in front of the little man
in the passenger coach were chuckling
over mysterious pamphlet. They
would read few paragraphs and say;
Gee, amt this hot stuff" Then they
would turn a page and laugh.
This is the splciest stuff / ever
read" said one of the readers.
The little mans curiosity got the
best of him, and he quietly stood up
SO he could get glimpse of the spicey
reading matter. He took look and
sat down and kicked himself. The
legend on the pamphlet read:
Normal Composition of Various
Red Peppers, Department of Agricul-
ture, Washington, D. c."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
CAME AT THE RIGHT MOMENT
Nature Added Her Quota to Complete
the List Given Clergyman by
Proud Father.

It was children's Sunday, and the
father of growing family proudly led
his assorted offspring up the aisle
and to the baptismal font to have a
ong-neglected ceremony performed.
'Aha!" said the clergyman, rubbing
his hands in delight, "a fine family.
sir, and what will be their names?"
The proud father drew in big
breath and began:
Clarence Wood Burst, Helen May
Burst, Frederick Otto Burst, Oscar
Will Burst and Mary Kant Burst"
While the clergyman was tanning
for air the patter of rain was heard
on the church roof
Il think sir" said the father, we're
going to have a cloudburst.'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
ECZEMA ITCHED AND BURNED

R. F. D. No. 5, Maryville, Tenn
my baby, when three months old,
took eczema on his face and head.
His head and one side OF his face
were almost in solid sore. The &C.
zema at first was kind of rash and
then 1t broke out In water pimples
and they would burst and looked very
badly. 1t would itch and burn so bad
ly that he could not rest at all and
his hair just all fell out at once till
his head was perfectly bald. He could
not sleep at night and was very cross.
Il tried remedies without any relief
at all; he only got worse all the time
until used Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment. He had great relief the first
application. He was soon cured and
his hair began to grow back and now
he has just beautiful fine hair and
has no sign OF eczema" (Signed)
Mrs. H. D. Clabough, Jan. 28. 1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample of each
free, with 32-p, Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
RECEIVERS CRITICISED.
Dayton Coal and Iron Company Petition
MAY Be Amended.

Chattanooga. amended petition
asking for the appointment by the bank
ruptcy court of a receiver for the Dayton
Coal and Iron Company was filed in the
United States district court by Chatta-
nooga and Birmingham creditors. The
amendment charges are mainly that the
present receivers-H. Z. Noyes, former
general manager of the company, and
Archibald Bowman of New York--were
appointed by the state court at the ig
stance and by the procurements of the
Dayton Coal and Iron Company, Limited;
that they are now directed and con-
trolled in their actions by the said COM
pany, and that they are therefore not
suitable and proper persons to be in
charge of the assets of the alleged bank
ruptcy concern.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Passed on the Highway.

The automobilist was tinkering up
his car by the roadside. Some trifing
defect had Jared on his sensitive
nerves.
Suddenly around the corner came
an aged man.
Hold on half minute, old top"
said the affable driver. "and I'll give
you lift to town."
But the aged man grinned and
walked along.
Thanks, sonny he called back.
I'D accept your offer IL wasn't In
. hurry"
And he went down the road at a
perfectly ripping pace.
''Hully smoked" snorted the autoist.
THAT must have been old man Wes-
ton!"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Much Food Condemned.

Nashville COMBINATIONS during June
by the inspectors of DR.. Lucius P. Brown,
state pure food and drug inspector,
amounted to ASIA pounds of
food in the state. The condemnations
cover all classes of food, but were chief
ly on canned goods. The chief classes of
places inspected, with the number in each
class during the month, were: Groeer-
les, 361; soft drink stands, 1874; meat
markets, 81; slaughter houses, IS; drug
stores, so; restaurants, 66. In all 20
counties have been visited and So towns
touched.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Amendment Agreed To.

Memphis. Dies, commissioner
of public utilities, grounds and buildings,
has received from the Merchants Power
Company a notice that the amendment
to the franchise, by which the White
Way between Auction and Railroad ave-
nues will be constructed and illuminated,
had been examined and found satisfac-
tory. Mr.. Dies says that the work will
be pushed and that the contract calling
for the current to be turned on by Sept
/ win be fulfilled.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
WOULDN'T CAUSE A SCANDAL
Old Negro Woman Had Lost Her
Hogs, But Refrained from Point
Ing the Finger Of Suspicion.

A gentleman stopped at cabin
where an old negro woman lived, and
entered into conversation with her
concerning the crop prospects. Il did
hab TO- or five hogs" said the old
woman; "but OATS dwindled down till
| amt got but one now" Somebody
steal them?" Il nebber talks bout my
neighbors. an doan' nebber makes
mischief, I doesn't" did the hogs
die?" "Da muster died; but yer amt
gwine to say nuthin' agin' my neigh
bors. De hogs disappeared away from
heah while dat man was libin', but
I amt gwine to say nuthi9' agin
him." do you think that He took
them?" Mister, dat mans dead, an
/ doan' want ter say nuthin' agin
him, but femme tell yer, while dat
man was libin', he was powerful
stumbling block ter hogs"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Mai. Lewis Honored.

Nashville. E. G. Lewis, father of
Nashville's splendid park system, was
presented with a magnificent silver low
ing cup by citizens of Nashville as
token of appreciation for Maj. Lewis 10
years work as member of the park
commission. The service has been per-
formed entirely gratuitously and is es-
teemed monument to Maj. Lewis rare
slss::ii as an engineer, architect and land
scape artist.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
All Ia Clear Now,

The old farmer was making his
usual weekly call on Mrs. Virgins.
"p'taters is good this mornin' ,
ma'am," he said, casting an admiring
look at~the basketful he had brought.
"Oh, is they?" retorted Mrs. Wig
gins. THAT reminds me. ! wants to
have word with you about them
you sold me last week. How is 1t that
them at the bottom O. the basket is
SO much smaller than them at the
top?"
Comes about like this" replied old
John, knowing look on his face.
"P'taters is CROWN that fast now,
that by the time get basketful dug
the last ones Is about twice the size
of the first!"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Rehuked.

A distinguished English surgeon,
who was rather untidy in his attire,
was one day called for hurriedly by
another doctor When ready to start,
however, his friend demonstrated with
him ON the shabbiness of his dress,
and suggested that as Lord -- was
a most particular man, he should at
least change his hat, which. after some
grumbling, the surgeon consented to
do.
The caller waited for him impatient
ly for some time on the pavement, and
at last was surprised to see the door
partially opened and new silk hat
thrown to him, with curt remark:
There's the hat; but | thought you
wanted the man. Good-day."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Hamilton Cells Bonds.

Chattanooga.-This (Hamilton) county
through the fundamentally of Hou. T.
r. Preston, closed deal whereby the
county sold 100000 worth of 4 1-2 per
cent bonds at par. The deal carried with
it temporary loan for short time of
100000 at rate of s per cent, which
will run until the bonds are prepared
and taken over by the purchasers. Lo-
cal banks purchased the bonds, but it is
said that northern capital is back of the
deal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Worldly Advice.

"Egnivocal advice, that" said Sen
ator Hitchcock. Ia tariff argument.
Such advice can be taken in two
ways. It's like the advice of Rown-
dar.
"A youth told Rowndar that he was
passionately in love with parlor
maid eleven years his senior.
She's all the world to me- said
the youth. What would you advise
me to dor
See little more of the world, old
chap Rowndar replied"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11

LaFollette.--A double killing occurred
near here when Deputy Sheriff Charles
Scarborough shot and killed two negro
miners, Ed Prater and Charles Cross.
The negroes had attempted to take an
electric car operated from Habersham to
the mine, at West Bourne, from the
motorman. They fred at the motor
man, who summoned Deputy Scarborough
to his aid. When the officer attempted
to arrest the negroes they resisted, and
he killed them both, firing but two shots.
Both negroes were shot through the
heart. Scarborough gave himself up.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
RAILROAD SURGEON DISCOv-
Frs WONDERFUL REMEDY
For Man and Beast. the Old Reliable
DR.. Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil.
Relieves Pain, Stops the Bleeding,
and Heals at the same time.

Thousands of Farmers and Stockmen know
it already, and a trial will convince you that
DR.. sPORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEAL
ING OIL is the most wonderful Remedy
ever discovered for Wounds, Burns, Old
Sores. Running Sores, Warts. Carbuncles.
Felons, Sore and Tender Feet. Corns, Bun
ions, Itch, Ivy Poisoning, Hives, Rash, Ring
Worm, GRADUATED Eyelids. Sore Throat,
Sore Gums. all Skin and Scalp Diseases. Al
so for Barbed Wire Cuts, Calls, Sores,
Thrush. Scratches, Cracked Hoof. Shoe Boils.
Warts. Mango on Dogs, Canker, etc. <Contin-
ually people are finding new uses for this
famous old Remedy. Guaranteed by your Druggist.
We mean 1t. asc. soc. 500. The large bottle
contains about times as much az the small bottle.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Third Driest June On Record.

Nashville. to Director Ros-
coe Num- of the local weather station the
month of June this year was the third
driest June in the history of the Wealth
er Bureau at Nashville. The total pre-
cipitation for the month was 30 inches.
The driest June in history was in 1901,
with a rainfall of only .4s inches, the
next driest being in 1899 with only rs
inches.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
|QUININE AND IRON-THE MOST
EEFECTUAL GENERAL TONIC
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic combines both
in tasteless form The Quinine drives out
Malaria and the Iron builds up the
System For Adults and Children

take GROVES TASTELESSc chill TONIC
recognized for 80 years as the standard
General Strengthening Tonic. 1t has no
equal for Malaria and Fevers, Weakness,
general debility and loss of appetite. Re-
moves Biliousness without purging. Re-
lieves nervous depression and low spirits.
Invigorating to the pale and sickly. 1t
arouses the liver to action and purihes the
blood. truetonic, andsure appetizer. Guar
anteed by your Druggist, We mean it soc.
There is Only One "BRoMo QUfNINE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Look for signature of E W. GROVE on
every box Cures Cold in One Day. 25c.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Shipped 10000 Lambs This Year.

Fayetteville. county has
shipped this season about 10000 lambs,
bringing into the county approximately
$s4 900 in good and lawful coin of the
realm. Furthermore, the shipments of
wool have amounted to nearly $4,000
mark. Lincoln county is ~ paradise for
the sheep raiser, as they can be grown
here with so little expense, subsisting on
pasturage almost the year round.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
STOCK SHIPPERS COMPLAIN.
Railroad Commissioners Take Up Re.
monstrance with Railroads.

Nashville.-The state railroad COM
mission has taken up with the railroads
the alleged discrimination against live
stock shippers in this state. The com
mission wants the roads operating in
Tennessee to give southern shippers ev-
cry advantage and encouragement given
those in other sections and with that end
in view has written the several roads in
this state.
For some time live stock shippers have
claimed they were not being treated fair
ly by the railroads, hence this latest
move
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
As Mrs. Belmont Saw II.

Mrs. o. H. P. Belmont, meeting
Winston Churchill in London just be-
fore the young first lord departed on
his Mediterranean cruise, scored well
In an exchange of banter.
AT least, Mrs. Belmont" said Mr..
Churchill, apropos, of course, Of votes
for women-"at least you'll admit that
man has great deal more will than
woman?"
Not at ALL" Mrs. Belmont replied,
hes only got more won't"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Chafno Hives.

This troublesome skin affection is
difficult to diagnose at the outset. Be
on the safe side, therefore, and when
ever the skin is irritated use Tyrees
Antiseptic Powder Immediately and
avoid further trouble. Csc. at druggists.
Sample sent free by J. s. Tyree,
Chemist, Washington, D. C.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Better, but Not Cheaper.

After all, tbs better to have loved
and lost than never to have loved
at ALL"
Huh! the chump who said that
didn't know what it costs to be en-
gagged"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
AcHy rrr1INcs PAIN 1N IIMns

ACHY FEELINGS, PAIN IN LIMBS
and all Malarious Indications removed
by Elixir Babek. that well known rem
ody Cor all such diseases
IT have taken up the three bottles Of
your Elixir Babek,' and have not felt
so well and entirely free from pain in
limbs for Ave years."-Mrs. X. Higgins,
Jacksonville. Fla.
Elixir Babek so cents, all druggists or
by Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew-
ski & Co., Washington. d. C.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
Dayton company's Creditors.

Chattanooga. -Msore and Darwin,
representing Chattanooga creditors of the
Dayton Coal & Iron Company, have made
application before Referee in Bankruptcy
for the appointment Of receiver of the
Dayton Coal & Iron Company.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
No. Slx-SIxTY-SlX

This Is prescription prepared es-
pecially for Malaria or ChiIls and
Fever. Five or six doses will break
any case, and If taken then as a tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
lts ADVANTAGE

I'm a railroad wreck, there is one
provision made for people seeing
stars"
How SOL"
when the cars are telescoped"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-11
rs Years Auo

Frey's Vermifuge was first made.
Since then thousands of mothers In
this section have constantly relied on
1t as the most effective worm medi-
cine IN the market. Csc. at all deal
ers.-Adv.