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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-11-21
PERSONALS

J. G. Gilchrist, of the 10th, was in
town Tuesday
D. +. Kinks, of Stantonville, was in
town Tuesday.
G. w. Wilmeth was here Tuesday
and gave US business call.
DR.. J. M. King, of Chewalla, was in
town Wednesday and extended his
subscription.
Mis-. D.. D. Pittman, who is teach
ing at Guys, visited her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Mansel Brooks, Saturday.
Mrs. A. s, Archer, of Baldwin,
Miss. spent Sunday with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Atkins, Of Ken
ton, Tennessee, are spending the
week with Selmer relatives and friends,
Of whom they have a host.
Mr.. Ed Bunker, the new merchant
of Gravelhill, was here on business
Monday. He says he is we'll pleased
at the Hill and that business is good.
John R. Erwin and Art Harris were
among those who attended the funer-
al and burial of Mr.. and Mrs. Dave
Robison's baby at Buena Vista Mon
day.
John Cantrel, who has been attend
ing school at Martin, returned Sunday
or his way home, at Pittsburg, and
spent first part of the week with
Clyde Perkins.
Rev. 0. G. Perkins filled his pulpit
Sunday and Sunday night. He
preached two practical sermons to
fair congregations, notwithstanding
the inclement day.
The three months old baby of Mr..
and Mrs. Dave Robson died Sunday,
and was buried at Buena Vista Mon
day. The stricken parents have the
condolences of our people.
The little boy of Mr.. and Mrs. Ode
Perkins, on Adams street, is danger
ously sick with membranous Group.
DR.. Kendrick is giving it close atten-
ton and heroic treatment.
DR.. ]. R. Smith is attending the
Southern Medical Association this
week, which is being held at Lexing-
ton, Ky. This is next to the largest
medical society in all our country,
being composed of sixteen of our
Southern states.
Buford Hendrix left Sunday for
Memphis. where he has position in
the postoffice. He was on the eligi-
BILE list for some time, and has ac-
cepted the position. His wife will
join him soon. We regret to lose
them from our town.
Rev. ]. H. Miller spent Wednesday
here on his way to Savannah and
Adamsville. He will return Tuesday
and preach at the Presbyterian church
Tuesday night. Everyone invited to
be present and hear strong man Of
the u. S. A. church.
Mr.and Mrs. H. B. Sanders and little
daughter, of Carterville. Mo-, came to
attend the Carter-C Combs wedding. In
company with Mrs. Carter they hon
ored us with their presence Monday.
We are all glad to see McNairy boys
making good in any field they are
called.
Rev. J. W. Corvallis return to Sell
mer and Bethel Springs meets with
the approval of the entire church
going people. That he accepted this
place rather than the station at
Huntingdon at much greater salary,
shows the interest he has in this
work, which should be appreciated by
all. -
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-11-21

FIVE DOLLARS PER HUNDRED for
addressing envelopes at home durir G
spare time; stamp fer particulars.
W. O. sMIT
Huntingdon, Tenn,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-11-21
Wonderful Invention

Just out. Agents coming money.
Lights the home brilliantly for one
cent per night.
ALLEN-SPARKs GAS LIGHT Co.
Lansing, Mich.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-11-21
Young couple. who are at home to
their friends on Court Ave., Selmer.
SAN D BOX

a somber day, but since that time
it has been most charmingly
sunny and warm. They are
having a regular cat fight in
Mexico. Hands off and let the
good work go on.......S Some of
the saloonists in Nashville are
tempting Judge Neil by selling
on the sly, forbidden stuff. A
few on the rock pile will be the
consequences. Teddy is max
ing speeches in South America
for North Americans to read. He
can get better crowds among
strangers...... Monday was the
banner day for cotton receipts in
Memphis. Gross receipts %, 1854
bales, net sent there for sale a.
582. ....... Everything is getting
cheap (?) but balogna sausage.
How does Pres. Wilson pro-
pose to eliminate Huerta if he
won't eliminate. Grip on the
neck and the toe Of a No. 10 is
the only way. Who wants the
iob?........ Why do not some peo-
pie who bought the residence lots
at recent sales put upTesidences?
Selmer needs q number badly for
renters. 49,. Remember the great
Good Roads meeting on the First
Monday in December. Come and
see.. ...... Prof. Robson and his
school children have graded the
street in front Of the college. 1t
ought to put others to shame.
The Selmer Produce Co. seem to
have a cinch on -four. Carload
lots are soon sold OUT. Ed
Craig, of Chattanooga, and
formerly state treasurer Of Ten
nessee, was appointed Monday
for Internal Revenue Collector of
| Tennessee. There has been a
strong fight for the place by $50
applicants. 1t carries a lot of
appointees. ....... The sweet pota-
to crop is good, and sell at 75c
per bushel from wagons. 49,, That
currency bill, which we common
people know nothing about, seems
to hang fire in the senate. ......
Democrats are numerous for
every Office but appointments
come slow, and cause the presi-
dent more trouble than selecting
husbands for his girls. ...... The
half sheet Home Print" last
Week was no fault of ours, or
the publishers, but the, express
company. The paper did not ar
rive until Saturday ......., DOM
forget the theatrical entertain
ment at College Hall, Friday
night, the 18th inst. 1t is a reg
ular play by strong company of
theatrical performers. Pres.
Wilson and Sec. Bryan will be at
sea on international law since
John Bassett Moore has resigned.
......Good time on First Monday
in December to call and see how
much you can spare us, and
square up your subscriptions tc
January 1st.........We are in re.
ceipt of a lot of new job materia,
and are prepared to furnish any.
thing needed by business men, al
lowest prices and in modern style
DO the Aocks of drummers
simply come to Selmer for frs
(class meal at the "Gooch' or dc
they all get orders?. Who vii
| be next in the matrimonial mar
lket? We can guess, and you car
do the sane. ~. Eggs are 75t
ner dozen in Naw Ynrk and On,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-11-21
s or 6 doses se6 win break

any case Of Chills & Fever; it acts
on the liver better than Calomel,
and does not gripeor sicken. Csc
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-11-21
C. H. ROWAN DRUG co.
Chicago, Illinois,

have discovered a strictly harmless
remedy for this distressing disease
and to make known its merits they
will send a SOC package to any read
or of the Independent. This remedy
also cures frequent desire to urinate
and inability to control urine during
the night or day in old or young.
The G.. H. Rowan Drug Co., are an
old reliable house.
WRITE TO THEM TODAY
FOR THE FREE MEDICINE
Cure the afflicted members of your
family. then tell your neighbors and
friends about this remedy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-11-21
Better Than Spanking!

Spanking will not cure children of
wetting the bed, because it is not a.
habit, but a dangerous disease. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
THE GOLDEN WEDDING
Of MIR. and Mrs. John r. Foss OBJ
served, Friday, at Limineton, Me.

Iimington, Me, July An theiI
pleasant country home in this town
Mr. and Mrs. John f, F'oss, Friday, OBJ
served the 50til anniversary of then
wedding. Invitations We're issued for a
social gathering from to o'clock
The observance was of an informal ma
ncig hbors.
Their wedding took place iE the
neiehboring town of Standish and the
officiating clergyman was Rev. Henry
Martin, a Methodist pastor. The bride
was Clara r. Brown, daughter of Mad
ison and Sarah Meserye Brown of Lin
ington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foss Were the center of
a family group on their Golden we'd
ding day. They have a son, two daugh-
ters, l. grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren, all of whom were on
hand to participate in the celebration.
The son is Randall NJ. Foss of East
Limington. The daughters. Mrs. C.. IL.
Suburban Of East Bakersfield. Cal, and
Mrs. &. s. Christie of East Limington
Dir. Foss has been a successful farm
CT and has ever taken an active inter
est III the welfare of his home town
Both he and Mrs. f'oss are in good
health. With the exception of two Win
tiers when they were at their Older
daueilter's home in California, ali THEN
married life has been passed at the
old FosS home stead here.
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RICHMOND.

Moses Flarity, the 19-year-old sor
of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Flarity, whe
live on the Post road, about miles
out, came into town. about 10 A. NJ
Friday, on his bicycle The heat was
intense and his speed excessive, so il
is thought that he became overhead
ed, for, when he reached the top OF
Main street hill, instead of dismount-
ing or slowing, he dashed Down al
terrific speed. Unable to make the
turn at the foot Of the hill, he crash
ed into the window and door of NJ. b
Smiths fruit and confectionery store,
breaking the glass and smashing down
the door, the tire leaving a half-ineh
deep dent in the window sill. His
head and hands We're badly cut and
bruised and he was picked up I'M
conscious, some thought dead. Show
ing signs OF life, he was taken in
charge by DR.. Peabody and later re-
moved to the General hospital at
Augusta.
Harry White, who lives about
miles up on the River road, was cul-
tivating a piece of land, about p.
NJ, Friday. when his horse ran away
He was thrown onto the cultivator
and sustained a severe cut on his
nose and a deep one on the back of
his head, beside being severiy bruised
and shaken.
The old Academy building was set
on fire, about p. NJ, Friday, by boys
playi with fire crackers. 1t was
soen discovered and the blaze extin-
guished without an alarm.
Richmond defeated Wiscasset 8 to G
Friday, on the Stewart field in an ex-
citing game. a big crowd turned
out. The feature was the hitting OF
Cobb of Richmond, whose batting sent
in six of her eight runs. The bat
teries: Richmond. Weeks and Worth.
"; Wiscasset, Cloud and Houdlette.
Richmond ......3 , o 0 @ 6-S-14-I
Wiscasset - 0 0 0 0 l 3 &C. 81
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NATIONAL HOME,
.SabatiuS Takes a 5 10 7
Win from the Locals.
The Fourth Passed Very Quietly
Fine Dinner for Veterans.
Officer Of The Day, Capt. Brown.
Other Home lettings.


The fast Sabattus nine defeated To-
gus here. Friday forenoon, to ., in a
fair exhibition, although the local boys
should have played better ball. At
times the game was well played and
some fine work was afforded the spec
tatofs. Who attested their appreciation
by generous applause. The visitors got
their first score by the first man up, on
two singles and a sacrifice Their next
was in the third with two men out, a
grounder got through Wood and Pot
Ter, who get a pass, scored from see
ond. Iogus got its first in this inning
Lizotte singled, stole two bags and
scored on Il wild heaFe of Walker to
third. In the seventh, the visitors got
three mere, Howatt, Phelan and Mar
tin singled and scored on errors by
Wood, Brennan, and a single by Balm
10 left. TIE local boys retired the Wis
TORS in order in the ninth. and after
q weak try. got one score. They We're
unable 10 hit Balm except now and
then, while the visitors punched their
hits and with the misplays scored the
runs to win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
SELECTED RECIPES.

A NEW -Marshmallowed
fudge is sure to be liked by children.
SO for your little party make this con-
lection at home. Place one cupfnl of
cream and two eupfuls of powdered
sugar in a saucepan and STIR gently to
avoid sticking or burning until the mix
ture begins to boil. At this point add
n pound Of chocolate and Keep
stirring until all is melted. Allow all to
boil for about ten minutes, OF until
the soft boil stage is reached. Then put
in a bit of butter {about one and one
half inch cubel and stir until thorough
~ mixed. Take the pan from the fire
and beat quickly for six minutes long
er then pour into a buttered pan con-
tanning marshmallows. nuts. and can
died citron. These are scattered
through the fudge. Some prefer candied
cherries cut into halves to the cit
ron. pat it is all a matter of taste.
EGG WITH COFFEE a raw
egg Is distasteful to a patient, but col
zee is very much relished and also al
lowed. the two can be served together
by beating together one egg ana one
of sugar. Add gradually
half to one cupful of boiling coffee, STIR
ring continually, and fill up with hot
milk or cream.
To POT HERRING.-1ake from one
to two dozen herrings, according to
the number you propose pottinS, ana
choose them as large, fine ana ffesh as
YOU can Take two ounces of salt, one
ounce saltpeter, two ounces allspice
and reduce to an impalpable powder.
Rub powder well into the herrinss ana
let them remain with the spice upon
them eight hours to drain. Wipe off the
spiee lay them i'll a buttered pan, sea
son with one ounce each OF nutmeg,
mace, white pepper and salt and one
Glove. Lay in two or three bay leaves.
cover with butter and bake gently
three hours. When cold drain off liquor,
pack fish in pots. cover to the depth oil
half an inch with clarified butter
melted just to run, but not hot They
will be ready for eating in two days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
officer Of the day. capt. Brown.

UfIlcer OF The day, capt. BrOWn.
The funeral of the late Michael Gill
len " ill be held from the Home chap
el, at +. NJ, Saturday, Rev. FIR. Mel
ligan officiating.
Religious services at the Home chap
81, Sunday morning, will be as follows:
Mass and sermon by Rev. Fr. Neili-
gan. at S.15: Protestant services by
Rev. j. L. Cochrane, at 30 O'Clock.
The Fourth was quietly passed at the
Branch, the only amusement being a
baseball game in the morning and con-
certs at 4 and p. NJ. A fine dinner of
salmon, green peas, cucumbers. pota-
toes, etc., was served to the veterans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
MANCHES TER.

Mrs Ade1ine S. Brown, wife of the
late Joshua =. Brown, passed away,
Friday, at her late home on the Lake
road, after a long and lingering Illness
Of 4 complication of diseases, covering
II period of six months. Mr.. and Mrs
Brown moved from Vienna, Me, and
lad lived continuously for so years al
her late home until death claimed Mr.
Brown, three Years ago. Mrs. Brown
had formed many friendships in this
leng span of time, and will be greatly
missed ~ large circle OF friends
The funeral will be held, at 30 =
NJ, Sunday, from her late home, Rev
l. Warren Hawks officiating.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF
MORTGAGE.

WHEREAS Rachel c. Dewing. of Mon
mouth. by her mortgage deed dated the
twelfth day of April. 1912 and recorded
in Kennebec Registry of Deeds, Book 500.
Page 233. conveyed to Bessie Rogers of
Windsor, the undersigned, a certain lot
or parcel of land with the buildings
Thereon situated at Weeks Mills, in the
tewn of China, known as the Hotel
Property and bounded as follows. to
wit: On the North by the county road
leading from Belfast through Week s
Mills to Augusta; ON the East by land of
William +. Brown; and on the South and
West by the "Tannery Road so called;
mortgage has been broken, Now There
fore, by reason of the breach of the con-
ditioh thereof i claim a foreclosure of
said mortgage
Dated, Augusta, Maine. June 90 1913.
BESSIE ROGERS.
BY f. NJ. THOMPSON, Attorney.
n0l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Earned runs. Sabattus 3. Stolen
bases. sabattus 5. Togus 6 Struck
out, by Balm 8, Brennan 6. Double
plays. Howatt. Wood, Lizotte Base
on balls, off Balm /, Brennan 3.
Sacrifice hits, I. Phelan. Umpires,
Austin and Marquis. Time 100. At
tendance GOO
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HOW AUGUSTA CELEBRATED.
Continued from Page Eleven.)

it seemed that with the coming of the
morning the celebrators had blown
off about 95 per cent. of their patriot
ism. There was some noise during
the day, but not of the degree which
could hardly be called disturbing
element. Taken all in all, the Fourth
in Augusta was observed under lucky
circumstances. There were no fire
no accidents, so far as have
been reported, and no arrests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

spoon of salad oil. Have the strawb er-
fies washed and drained and then stir
them in the batter. Fry in spoonfuls of
deep hot fat drain and dust with powd-
cred sugar.
BROn4ED SALMON.--I4ay salmon
steaks in creased broiler, hold over
red Goals, or place in gas broiler oven,
to scar both sides. Turn frequently. un-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
BY f. NJ. THOMPSON, Attorney.
jnne2l sat3t


Court, held at Augusta, in vacation
June &c, 1919
WILDER e. Tibbetts Administrator on
the estate of Isaac :. Sabine. late of Au-
eusta in said County, deceased, having
presented his first account of admnistra-
ton of said estate for allowance:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be
given three weeks successfully, prior to
the second Monday of July next. in the
Kennebec Journal. a newspaper printed
in Augusta, that all persons Interested
may attend at Probate Court then to
be held at Augusta, and show cause, lf
any, why the same should not be al
lowed
HAROLD T.. COOK, Judge.
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON, Register
iune2S sat 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

Tile holder of the record for the most
economically fought municipal election
is probably Septimus Smith, of Black
pool, England. He contested FoXhaii
Ward as an Independent candidate,
and his total expenses did not reach
two shillings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05
Saturday and Sunday Concerts.

March-"The Backers Triumphant"
Grune wald
Overture-"Frau Meisterin," Suppe
Fanta SHY Remember Me-"
Round
BARTON solo by George owen.
Selection from Martha Flotow
Intermezzoz-' Lorraine
"Reminiscences on 100 Years" Clements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

aE SE Mf. VERNON.
For Reformation anA P.i~

I'd ~ s.x mi VEnNONs n &
Prof. Fl. W. Foss. Mrs. Foss and
daughters, Lillian and Barbara OF
Cambridge, Mass, have arrived at
their summer home on Russ point
Mrs. Charles Taylor went to Brook
line, Mass, Tuesday, on brief
business trip. =
Miss Annie Caron has returned
from a short pleasure trip.
Rev j. NJ. Frost, district superin-
: tendent, will occupy the pulpit of the
Methodist church. Sunday, July G
Regular quarterly meeting, Saturday
Sevening.
Mr.. Wheaton, a graduate of this
wears lclass of Newton Theological
school, will speak, Sunday. July 6, al
the First Baptist church.
Mrs. ii. F. Shaw has returned te
her home, after an outing at Orr's
Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

A favorite evening wrap is Persian in
fashion and coloring. This wrap Is
swathed tightly about the figure with q
jewelled clasp far to the left side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05

I'll the fish flakes easily and has brown
ell sufficiently; then place on a hot
platter, season and serve garnishedn
with parsley and thick slices OF lemon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-05


cup of butter, two egg yollls, one ta-
blespoon lemon juice, quarter, teaspoon
of salt and one third cup of water.
Cook over a low fire as YOU would "A
custard.
SPANISH SPAGHETT1-Put into
frying pan a slice of bacon and two
or three tablespoons oil or lard, and
when quite hot add three cups raw i'm
ported spaghetti tbroken into two inch
lengths). Fry slowly, stirring often,
as smaller pieces sift to bottom and
burn readily. When spaghetti is all
a rich brown and crisp pour into pan
little boiling water, one can toma-
toes, one large onion (eut small and
fried), two teaspoons salt. pinch OF
soda, one teaspoon sugar, two or
three small red peppers to taste ana
simmer all together slowly 40 or 50
minutes. Keep covered and add boil-
ing water occasionally SO that the
mixture may not become too dry.
When done, it should be Juicy"
Mushrooms added just before remov-
ing from the fire add to flavor,
Sprinkle grated cheese on top and set
in oven just before serving.
POTATO TURNOVERS-M Mash dry,
mealy potatoes, and while warm add 9
piece of butter and mix in two or three
beaten eggs, according to the quantity
of potatoes. Dredge board with Hour.
spread the potatoes on 1t half inch
thick and when cool cut in squares or
round cakes five inches across. Put
q h1aGnnan
left over meat or poultry tminced
fine). Turn over one half of the cake
to cover. Coat over with egg ana
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-13
cAAPTER XVII.
Three Promises.

Need I say that ! did not sleep that
night? II was Ave o'clock when left
Cameron's, after talk with the nurse.
and I promised to return In an hour.
The interval was devoted to a cold
bath, q shave. and change OF cloth
ing at my rooms, and at six ] was
back again. talking once more with
Checkabeedy who was personally ssrv-
ing me with coffee In the breakfast
room.
Between you and me-" began.
there 10 small need Of concealMent In
this matter OF Mr.. Cameron's disap-
pearance and return. his coming as re-
markable and mysterious as his going
] think AM experienced enough to un.
derstand that such an affair az this
cannot be kept entirely e~cret--espe-
cially not from Mr.. Cameron's serv.
ants--snd II 10 better. Checkabeedy,
that you should understand II thor.
eughly. ] can fancy the distorted
story that has been circulated below
otaiFs. That more rumors. wide of the
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-02-13

more. you will not mention the sub
ject."
was on the verge OF promising;
not because It would be an easy prom.
ice to keep, for knew II would Be
very dinicuit; but because ! could
deny her nothing was on the verge.
cay, when the library door opened.
and Louis. pale and excited. and % IN
haste that he had not paused to knock.
was exclaiming:
Monsieur Cameron! Pardon! Ma1o.
enfn. etesvous prete?"
A score of fears springing instantly
TO birth within us, Evelyn and I were
on our feet before the speech. RAPID
ly delivered as It was. was finished
Were We ready! We evidenced our
readiness in no such voiceless thing
az words.
Louis stood aside for 10 to pass. ana
40 went by him. I asked. under my
breath
what 10 II, Louisr
"Ah!" he whispered. "Monnsof
Cameron 10 talking In tho strange
tongue which neither Monsieur BryaA
nor I myself can understand"