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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31
Enthusiastic Road Meeting

Under the auspices of the Business
Mems Club Of Selmer, Friday night,
not only members Of the club but
quite number of others were ad-
dressed by Clopton Thomas, secretary
Of the Corinth Business Mems Club.
Mr.. Thomas made very able address
on what is in sight for the South gen.
orally, but particularly this section, if
we will only organize and go for
what is to be had, in the way of i'm
migration and progression.
Mr.. Thomas is a most earnest
speaker and worker, and knows all
about pushing things. During the
past year he has done wonders in
uniting the interests Of Corinth and
in getting things for that town.
This plan of putting through from
Gulfport on the coast to Jackson,
Tennessee, highway to there connect
with the Memphis-to-Brist highway
is being not only pushed bat put
through. 1t necesarilsy comes through
McNairy' county. The counties
along the route are expected to dc
their part. The organization ha:
been effected and an executive com
mittee appointed in each county. The
committees Of Madison, Chester, Nc
Marry and Alcorn counties will NEE
here the first Monday in December
a. whieh time all the details will b,
brought out. Prominent speaker;
including Col. Finley, president Of tn,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31
Telephone Operators Alphabet
ALLEAN FULGHUM
Selmer, Tenn.

ALLEAN FULGHUM
Selmer, Tenn.
A is for answer, which we must do
quick;
B is for business, to which we must
G is for courtesy, due everybody;
D is for do not ever be tardy.
E is for earnestness must not
shirk;
F is for finding good results from our
work;
G is for guard against making mis-
takes;
H is for hurry when we operate.
| is for interest we must display;
] is for justice we will get each day;
K is for kick, if a subscriber gets
sore;
L is for listen, look-and no more.
M is for making ourselves reliable;
N is for neatness, pleasantly desira-
BILE;
% is for offering our service when
needed;
P is for perfection when all rules are
needed.
@ is for quickness of mind and hand;
R is for roughness our employers
won't stand;
S is for service, accuracy and speed,
7 is for thrifty people we need.
U is for union in which we must toll;
V is for victory we must not spoil;
w is for wisdom we must show with
choice;
X is for expression to be used in oul
voice;
Y is for youth each will retain;
| q is for zeal never to refrain.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31
The Family Cough Medicine

In every home should be bottle
of DIR. Kings New Discovery, ready
for immediate use when any member
Of the family contracts a cold or
cough. Prompt use will prevent the
spl cad of sickness. S.A.Stid, of Mason,
Mich, writes: my whole family
depends on DR.. Kings New Discover
as the best cough and cold medicine
in the world. Two SOC bottles cured
me of pneumonia" Thousands of
other families have been equally ben
eftted and depend entirely upon DR..
Kings New Discovery to cure their
coughs, colds, throat and lung trou-
bles. Every dose helps. Price Soc
and $l00. All druggists. H, E.
Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or st.
Louis. = adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31

S. H. Thompson, the new State
Superintendent Of public Instruc-
ton, announces that the South
ern Educational Association will
meet in Nashville Oct. 30, 81,
and Nov. l. 1t is an important
meeting and will be attended by
the leading educators of the
South. The subjects discussed
will cover the whole systems of
education from the primary to
the university. No teacher could
fail to be greatly benefited by
attending.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31

Gov. Patterson is being invited
to speak not only in most of the
Tennessee towns and cities but
other states. No one hardly
doubts his honesty in changing
from the wrong to the right. We
never doubted the honesty of his
conversion. He was brought to
realize where he had drifted and
had manhood enough to turn
about. All great reformers first
reformed themselves; and in al
most every instance from Paul
down the line. gave themselves
to a higher power than human to
guide and keep them.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31
and nothing but success is in front Of

and nothing but success is in front Of
us.
Let no pupil stay out of school be-
cause he has no money to pay tuition.
Come; our doors are open. We can
help you best only when you come.
We want to make the school such
that every man, woman and child will
profit by the good done.
Let all the pupils be ready for
school Monday Am. and join us for
the rest of the winter. Remember
the school continues during the en-
tire winter with no check in the in
terest, enthusiasm or work.
A big invitation is extended all
patrons to visit the school just when
it's most convenient to you.
Our doors are open with welcome
to you-Come.
Yours for the greatest school in the
history Of Selmer,
]. 7. Robson.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31
SeImer School Talk

As this week closes the second
month Of the Selmer High School, it
is but justice to those noble boys
and girls and that faithful corps of
teachers comprising the body Of pu-
pills and faculty that | give word
concerning their work.
Our enrolment, interest and at
tendance is far better than at this
time last year. Our boys and girls
work with interest and enthusiasm.
Our teachers are faithful to every
post Of duty. They ever have the
best welfare of your children at heart.
A more faithful band of pupils you
can not find anyS Were than our boys
and girls and yours. We love them
as our very own and wish their future
lives crowded with living and last
ing success.
There is considerable rivalry among
the different departments as to good
department, perfect class work and
faithfulness to duty. The spirit is
with the best of feeling but the in
terest is growing.
Let me take this opportunity to
express my sincere appreciation to
the good citizens of Selmer for their
loyal sopport Of the school SO far,
and let me pledge you my best efforts
for the future. With unity, success
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31
Eczema and itching Cured

The soothing. healing medication
in DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment pen
etrates every tiny pore Of the skin,
clears it Of all impurities stops itch
ing instantly. DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment is guaranteed to speedily
heal eczema, rashes, ringworm, letter
and other unsightly eruptions. Ec-
zema Ointment is q doctors prescrip-
tion, not an experiment. All drug
gists or by mail SOC. Pfeifer Chem
ical Co., Philadelphia and st. Louis.
adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31

Judge Neil of Nashville has
been approached by friends of
the saloons to extend until March
the date at which the saloons
must close out. He stated most
emphaticaliy that his decree fix
ing Nov. Is for business to end
and government licenses to be
surrendered was to stick hard
and fast. The last saloon will
shut up shop on the morning of
the 18th. One can see what a
judge can do in enforcing a law.
Cannot Memphis find an honest
Judge among the number she
has? Judge or no judge, the
Memphis saloons can get no sup
plies, and when the stuff is all
drunk by her citizens, the end is
attained.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31
Impressive Resolutions to Chan
celIor Bullock by the
SeImer Bar

The bar of Selmer met Oct. 20,
1918, to take appropriate action on
the resignation of Hon. E. l.. Bullock
as chancellor A. w. Stovall was
elected chairman and w. K. Aber-
nathy secretary. Committee on Res
olutions was appointed, which report
ed as follows:
We, the members of the Selmer
Bar, have learned with regret of the
resignation of our esteemed chancel-
lor, and of the announcement that on
December l, 1918, Hon. E. L. Bull
lock, who has served this chancery
division so long, SO faithfully, so
efficiently and SO well. will sever his
connection with the State Judiciary
This special term of the chancery
court, convened on this, the 29th day
of October, 1918, will mark the last
appearance of our esteemed chancel-
lor as the presiding officer of the
chancery court for this county; There
fore,
Be it Resolved, That the members
of the Selmer Bar, and attorneys and
solicitors now in attendance upon the
Special Term of the Chancery Court
of McNairy County, Tenn, That in
in the retirement of Hon. E. L.
Bullock as the Chancellor from this
Division, the State of Tennessee has
lost the services of one of its ablest,
most conscientious, faithful and eff
cient jurists; a judge on the bench
who won and retained the confidence
and esteem Of attorneys and litigants;
who at all times and under all cir
cumstances maintained that dignity
belonging to the high office which he
filled, considerate all the while of the
relations and feelings of others.
Be it further Resolved, That while
the pleasant and delightful relations
that have existed between us and the
Court for so long, are so soon to be
severed, that our best wishes are ex-
tended to our retiring Chancellor,
with the fondest hope and desire that
the future may deal kindly with him,
and that that fidelity to duty in the
past, covering period of many years
may insure for him in the future,
days of plenty, happiness and free
dom from cares and responsibilities.
Be it further Resolved, That copy
of these resolutions be furnished our
retiring Chancellor, Hon. E. L. Bull
lock, copy spread upon the minutes
of the Court, and copies be furnished
the press for publication.
W. X. ALTERNATELY,
J. G. Houston,
H. P. WooD,
Com. on Resolutions.
Chancellor Bullock feelingly re-
sponded.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31
Southern Railway system, have prom
ised to be present.

Children that are pale, sickly and
pervish, 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 bv
B. L. Browder, exclusively. ady
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31

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.
Price SOC. Sold by B. L. Browder,
exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31

Why not Selmer contribute
enough to grade mile Of road
each way from the courthouse,
and let everyone see just what a
nice graded road looks like?
The Independent will give ten
dollars towards the work, pro-
vided it is done according to
modern road building. We do not
mean gravel road, but a graded
road topped with clay and sand,
and then kept in shape by the
split-log drag.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31

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, 1913-10-31
Dear Readers and Friends of the

Dear Readers and Friends of the
Independent:
| am SO glad every Friday to hear
from you. 1t is like rich oasis in
the desert of time to get glimpse of
so many kind friends through your
columns. Greetings to one and all of
the contributors! Though l have
been silent reader for long while,
| have not been any the less appreci-
ative. My interests have been so
varied that | do not get around often.
| am deligeted with the recent sue
cess of Gov. Hooper and the party.
viii X. has proven himself worthy of
praise.
| would like to see one of those
books Of Marcus ]. Wright's. Other
counties have grown various products
but OURS has been prolific in grow
ing MEN.
| think our court should take no.
tice and do something towards eradi-
eating the hookworm, for | fully be-
lieve it is in existence among us.
am very sorry the Selmer school
has had such disturbance; hope it
may all end amicably.
Gathering in hay and making sor-
ghum have passed and picking cotton
has been the rush of late, till the
snow on the twentieth set us all to
digging potatoes, gathering in the
flowers, etc.; but the heavy rainfall
for the last forty-eight hours has
shut off all outdoor work, and set
anxious hands to scratching their
heads to know how they are to get
their cotton out. 1t is very interest
ing to watch the daily market. |
remember selling bale once for SIS.
Now it is upwards of $50 and likely
to go higher.
Our people are all busy and in high
spirits; little sickness and plenty to
eat: o'possum and potatoes, pumpkin
pie, hogs, chops and turnip tops all in
abundance, besides a cellar full of
saving from the summer surplus.
Come and see US, as did our old
friends, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Tuley and
Mrs. Gray, aged respectively, 60, II
and so years. We love and respect
age.
Haulers are busy putting on timber
and marketing their cotton. Cattle
are quitting their pastures and COM
ing to the barn for shelter and food,
but hogs are faring we'll on the
abundance Of whiteoak mast. For
ests are taking on those beautiful
colors of bright red, gold, and dead
leaf green.
Health Of our community is good
and all seem to be unusually happy
and cheerful of which spirit | wish ]
could communicate to all our readers
Respectfully.
L. STUMPH.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31
At the meeting of the South

At the meeting of the South
ern Commercial Congress at Mo-
bile Monday, Pres. Wilson made
a speech, and said that the
United States will never again
seek to take additional territory
by conquest. We cannot now
recall when we ever did such a
thing. The little islands which
we got in the Spanish war did
not result from war for con-
quest. We predict that if a con-
fiict comes to us from Mexico, a
good wide strip along our south
ern border would drop into our
jurisdiction.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31

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 S1.00 per bottle. Sold
by B. l.. Browder, exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31
A Gentle and Effective Laxative

A mild, gentle and effective laxa-
tive is what people demand when
suffering from constipation. Thous-
ands swear by DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. Hugh Tallman, of San Antonio,
Tex, writes: "They are beyond ques-
tion the best pills my wife and | have
ever taken" They never cause pain.
Price 25c at druggists, or by mail.
H. 3. Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or
st. Louis. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31
judicial Sale Of Land

NTH Maness In the County Court
VS. of McNairy County,
Paul Riggs ct al. Tenn.
A tract of land in the 3rd. Civil Dis
trict of McNairy County containing
about SO acres and known rs the Riggs
Wisdom Stewart tract, will be sold in
front of the Court House at Selmer, to
the highest bidder for one third cash
and the balance on a credit till Jan. |,
1915, on note and security with interest
from date, but purchaser has option to
pay all cash. The land contains about
80 acres and is not improved. Time of
Sale, NOVEMBER s, 1918, under orders
of the Court in the above cause.
This Oct. 10, 1913.
NOAH PRINCE,
Clerk.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31

A good remedy for bad cough is
Billiards. Horehound Syrup. 1t heals
the lungs and quiets irritation. Price
25c, SOC, and $l.00 per bottle. Sold
by B. L. Browder, exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31

singing at New Hope Sunday and re-
port good time.
After a few days of pleasant wealth
er winter is on again. and fre-wood,
winter clothes and shoes are in de-
mand. J.B.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-10-31

Premium List, Arena Awards
Oct. Fair. 1919
CATTLE:
Bull any age, John McCullar.
Cow A years old and over, J. W.
Gooch, first, W. H. Stone, second.
Heifer, Allen Wooten.
Cow and calf, ]. W. Gooch.
JACKS:
Four years old and over, j. M.
Brooks, 1st and I'd.
Three years old, W. R. Tally.
SADDLE STATIONS:
Four years old and over. Aaron
Brooks. 1st, J. D. Johnson, I'd.
Three years old, A. ]. Maness.
Two years old, R. c. Wilson.
Under two, Theo Robertson.
SADDLE GELDINGS:
Four years old and over. ]. B.
Gray, lst, H. O. Carothers, I'd.
Three years old, A. J. Maness.
SADDLE MARES:
Four years old and over, A. ].
Maness, lst, ]. L. Hendrix I'd.
Two years old, 7. ]. Sharp, lst, ].
D. Johnson, 3D.,
Under two, Lanev Reeder.
HARNESS STALLIONS:
Four and over, A. ]. Maness LIST,
]. D. Johnson, I'd.
Two years old, R. G. Wilson.
HARNESS GELDINGS:
Four and over, J. B. Gray, LIST, ].
D. Johnson, I'd.
Three years old, A. ]. Maness, lst,
j. 7. Warren, I'd.
Two years old, A. ]. Maness.
HARNESS MARES:
Four and over, ]. E. Harrison, 1st,
Dew Robson, I'd.
Two years old, I. ]. Sharp. lst, B.
L. Moore, I'd.
Under two, ]. W. Basinger, 1st, R.
M. Clayton, I'd.
COMBINED RING:
Stallion:
Four and over. Aaron Brooks, Let,
]. D. Johnson, I'd.
Gelding:
Four and over, Frank Williams, lst,
Jo Gray, I'd.
Mares:
Four and over, DR.. C. B. Banks, 1st
lew h0DerSOn, "a.
Two years old, 7. ]. Sharp, lst, B
L. Moore, I'd.
MULES:
Three aud over. ]. T. Pinkston, Isl
and I'd.
Two years old, H. B. Wade, LIST
R. G. Smith, I'd.
One year old, ]. 5. Lawson lst. G
L. Sharp, I'd.
Under one, j. H. Hanen, 1st, C. L
Wilson, I'd.
Matched Mules, J. T. Pinkston.
Mare and colt, 7. ]. Sharp.
HOGS:
Boar any age, J. ;. FLOYD, lst, J
H. Moss, I'd.
Sow any age, J. H. Moss, lst, ]. E
Floyd, I'd.
Sow and pigs, J. B. Graham, lst
Kinney Hurst, I'd.
| SW WEEPSTAKES:
Stallion any age, Aaron Brooks
lst, J. E. Harrison, I'd.
Mare any age, 7. P. Ramer, 1st, 7
l
J. Sharp, I'd.
Gelding any age, Glenn Lea, Let, A
l.. Smith, I'd.
Jack any age, ]. N. Brooks, Is
and I'd.
Horse colt, Robert O'Neal, lst, E.
Peoples, I'd.
Filly colt, 7. ]. Sharp.
Bull any age, John McCullar.
| Cow, ]. W. Gooch, 1st, Glenn Lea
I'd.
Boar any age, ]. H. Moss, lst, ]. Z
Floyd, I'd.
Sow, ]. H. Moss, lst, ]. B. Graham
I'd.
Evening journal., 1913-02-21

II OR RENT-FURNrsHED ROOMS. NO.
II sos Van Buren street. jane0-1m.
Evening journal., 1913-02-21
HOROSCOPE
February II.
February II.

A person born on this date is the
most faithful Of friends. loyal and
true and can see no fault in those he
loves.
Great generosity is a characteristic
of the sign of Pisces and self-denial
TO give others pleasure dominant
trait
These people are discriminating in
art. music and literature. They find in
the higher world of mental attain
ments their greatest happiness.
DO not undertake to tell the faults
of the person with this birth date nor
talk over his shortcomings with him
If you do-look out-he will resent
YOU and become stubborn and unman-
ageable.
The ruling planets are Jupiter and
Neptune. Jupiter gives honor and sue
cess 10 all work today connected with
the home or mercantile affairs. IL
would be a good time TO sell or buy
real estate through the Want Ads
Stone and brick workers are under
specially favorabiy sign on this
date
Teachers will find the signs favor
ing them in finding boarding places
or new positions through the Want
| Ads.
Evening journal., 1913-02-21
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.


~ OTICE-1. John B. PIETUszKA, THE
~ tenant and occupant OF the house, sitii-
ntcd az the southeast corner Of Maple and
Van Burcn Streets in the Eleventh ward, OF
the city " Wilmington. county of New Gas
tlo aud state Of Delaware. in compliance with
the requirements Of the Acts OF the General
Assembly In such case made and provided. do
hereby give notice that / shall apply M writ
ing TO the Court Of General Sessions. Of the
state Of Delaware. in and for New Castle
county. on Monday, the third day Of March,
A. ID. 1918. being the next term Of said
court for license for said house as an inn
or tavern. for the sale therein Of intoxicating
liquors. ia less quantities than one quart,
10 be drunk ON the premises, and the follow
ing respectable citizens of SAID ward, az least
twelve OF whom are substantial frechoders Of
said ward recommend said application, viz:
Antoni Dclikat. His
Michael Robaczewski Frank y klonowski,
John S. Bogucki. Mark.
Jos. r. Zabielski Andrew Joachimowski
Tcofl Wisniewski. Floryan Kamenc
Joseph Gawinski. Sr., reof Sikorski.
Frank osinski. Stanislaw Bukowsh
Julian Lckicwicz, 6taniy tadluski,
Bernard PankOwski Julian Rucinski
His His
Marian laskowski Adam Bdrczy ykowski
Marx. Mark.
John Iaskowski. Julian Grabowski
His Leo y. Lswandowsk,
Frank y GawarNcwski,Jan kiselewski,
Mark. Frank Murawski, "
John Rctkowski John kcmpski..
Roman Smiriclski.
fcbI9-3t JOHN B. pIETUSIkA.
Evening journal., 1913-02-21
REGISTERS NOTICE.

IL STATE OF CATHARINE MAHER,
IL DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Of Ad-
ministration, upon the estate Of Catherine
Mahcr, late Of Wilmington hundred, deceased,
were duly granted unto Hugh A. Garland. on
persons indebted TO the said deceased are re-
quested 20 make payment 10 the Admins
traitor without delay, and all persons hav-
ing demands against the deceased are required
20 exhibit and present the same. duly pro-
batcd 70 the said administrator. on or before
the 14th day Of February, A. ID. 1914, or
abide by the law IN this behalf
HIGH A. GARLAND. Administrator.
Address Hugh A. Garland Esq. Attorney
at-Iaw, Wilmington. Del. fcbl7-eod-9t.
Evening journal., 1913-02-21
LIsr oF PuRI1o sALEs.

February 24.--sals Of stock and farming
implements for Eugene Durr and Son at
silverbrook Del. at 1 O'Clock, D. m.
sTIDHAM & SON. Aucts
February 2i-Furniiure and Rugs from
No. 6es Franklin street will be- sold 81
stidham & Sons Auction Store. No. III r.
Fourth street at I O'Clock, p m. see ad Of
sale in this paper.
sT1DHAM & son, Aucts.
Evening journal., 1913-02-21
MUSICAL.

Al UsICAL INSTRUMENTS OF ALL
M descriptions bought and sold; 10 cent
sheet music and orchestra selections Cata-
logue free on request Repairing a speciality.
Bows re haired Old coins bought and sold.
Coin catalogue, ~ cents, postpaid G. A.
Del feb29-1yr.