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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-25
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ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the district court Of the state
of Iowa, in and for Polk county.
May term, A. D. 1918. q.
Lille Cole, plaintiff.
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.ismal rites administered.

.ismal rites administered.
Mrs. Williams of South Seventeenth
street was taken seriously i'll last
Tuesday evening while attending
church, but is much improved at this
writing.
The court of Calanthea gave an
entertainment Saturday evening, the
18th, in the Riggs building. 1t was
largely attended.
The Second Baptist Sunday school
gave an entertainment at the church
Saturday evening, the 18th, from
which about $500 was realized, which
speakes well for the Sunday school
and its patrons.
Mr.. B. B. Baker has moved into his
new house on West Garfield street,
which he just recently purchased.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Med
dlecof of South Ninth street has been
suffering with tonsilitis for the past
two weeks. He is much improved at
this writing. ID. .s
Rev. ]. E. Smith of Mystic First
Baptist church will start series of
revival meetings next Sunday, the
goth. ..
The X. of P. Thanksgiving service
will be held at the Second Baptist
church the first Sunday in May, in
stead of the 25th. The services will
, be held at 2:3O in the afternoon.
Rev. G. w. White of Enterprise, la.
has been invited by the lodge to
preach the sermon. ... ,---.-...... ..,
Some Of the coal miners of this
vicinity will enjoy four days work
this week which will prove more bene-
fetal to them than the past work Of
one and two days per week. ~
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"Chamberlain's Tablets are certainly
the best thing on the market for con-
stipation." Give these tablets trial.
You are certain to find them agree
able and pleasant in effect. Price, 25
cents. For sale by ell dealers.
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A Healing Salve For Burns, Chapped
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Chamberlain's Salve is most excel
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almost instantly, and unless the in
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cents. For sale by all dealers.
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s.iished az evidence Of Mr.. yance's ability I:
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Prof Clay Burton Vance:
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James Cole, defendant.

James Cole, defendant. ~.
To the above named defendant:
You are hereby notified that the
petition of the plaintiff in the above
entitled cause is now filed in the
Office of the clerk of the district court
of the state Of Iowa, in and for Polk
county, Iowa, claiming of you a
divorce from the bonds of matrimony
on the ground of desertion, also
asking the care, custody, and control
Of her minor child, Taft Cole, during
his minority. -.. -. IT,. ~
For further particulars see petition.
and unless you appear thereto and
defend before noon of the second day
Of the next term, being the May term
Of said court, which will commence at
Des Moines on the 9Th day of May.
1918, default will be entered against
you and judgment and decree rem
dered thereon. - 3I~-s".
~. Woodson & Brown,
- Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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CHARGE 70 Maka up

Why SO sor-owfUl, girl!~
We have parted forever. He writa
me 20 send back the ring"
Tex him to call for it" advised IL
experienced friend-LouisviIls Css
R&er-Jourual
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We Cut the Price Every. Day
And Save You Money

this week either store and share In these
gains Mail filled of people day q
received.
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, DhLSA"A oAAS
8 pei n atural
powers, attempts
to reveal the lives
OF people through
the slender clues
Of handwriting
and birth dates.
The undeniable
accuracy OF his
d g lin e a lilo ms
leads one to sur
mise that here
'slsImIBd aIoIol
prophets. astrol-
ogers, and seers
Of divers beliefs
have failed to
apply The true
principles Of the
science OF divi-'
nation.
Asked to ex-
plain the method
by which he gives
his deltneations.
Mr.. Vance re-
piled: have
simply resurrect-
ed an ancient SCI
ence and mould.,
ed II into a key to
human nature
The following.
letter 10 pug
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18

Last Saturday while shoeing a
horse in his blacksmith shop at Bethel
Henry Tedford fell and expired in a
few moments. He had been troubled
with a heart weakness, which result
cd Us above. He was apparently a
very healthy and strong man. His
sudden death cast gloom over that
whole community. He was good
and useful man, and no one stood
higher in the estimation Of all good
people. He had long been a member
Of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church, with his membership at Oak
Grove. He leaves a wife and several
children to mourn his loss. His re-
mains were laid to rest Saturday in
the presence Of the largest audience
ever at a funeral in Bethel. Reys.
OVERLY, Cornall and Thorne, all offici-
ated at the impressive service. To
the stricken family our sincere SYM
pathies go out in this sad visitation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18
Unsishtly Face Spots

Are cured by DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment. which heals all skin erup-
tions. No matter how long you have
been troubled by itching, burning, or
scaly skin humors, just put little of
that soothing antiseptic, DR.. Hobson's
Eczema Ointment on the sores and
suffering stops instantly. Healing
begins that very minute. Doctors
use it in their practice and recon-
mend it. Mr.. Alleman, of Littleton,
Pa, says: Had eczema on forehead;
DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment cured
it in two weeks" Guaranteed to re-
lieve or money refunded. All drug
gists, or by mail. Price SOC. Pfeiffer
Chemical Co.. Philadelphia and St.
Louis. B. L. Browder of Selmer, DR..
T. s. Davis of Bethel Springs. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18
OF Interest to the Land Owners
of West Tennessee

The July number of The REsoURC-
Els OF TENNESSEE, published by the
Tennessee Geological Survey, contains
a 17-page article Of The GELLIED
LANDS OF WEST TENNESSEE, by the
State Geologist, Dr.. A. H. Purdue.
Among other things. the article treats
of those conditions that have caused
the destruction of so much land by
wash, in West Tennessee; methods Of
blowing and cultivation to avoid
wash; methods of checking wash |;
and methods of retaining washed
lands. The magazine can be had
without charge except for postage,
by writing the State Geologist, Nash
vile, Tenn. The postage is three
cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18
Important Land Deal

f. +. McQuiddy, Of Nashville, has
purchased 81 acres of land on Court
Ave. extended, being the pasture lot
known as the Barnhill plot, owned by
G. W. Houston. The purchase price
we understood is 81, $50. The pur-
chaser is now laying it out in resi-
dence lots and has force grading it.
Residence lots are scarce in the orig
inal plot Of Selmer, and only west and
north can additions be made at pres
ent. We understand Mr.. McQuiddy
will put up several residences. We
welcome him to our midst and trust
his investment will bring him salts
factory return.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18
The SeImer School

To the good people of Selmer and
surrounding communities let me say
that with your influence and help the
school in Selmer the coming session
will be everything but a failure. The
outlook is very good.
Let me say here and now that am
candidate for no Office. | have no
ak to grind. hold no hatred toward
any school or any people. My real
purpose in making any and all the
moves that have made and shall
make have been and will be for the
betterment of the school in Selmer
and the general upIift of the schools
of the county.
My first duty is for the betterment
of the Selmer school but remember
| stand ready to help in any way pos
sible, any or all the schools of the
County. During the summer | hope
to visit all the schools in the county
that may more-fully understand the
conditions as they are.
Well do | know that we cannot
make our school here the success it
should be unless there is the proper
interest manifested in the different
rural schools.
There ere hundreds of girls and
boys over the county who should be
aroused to the future that lies out
before them-if they only prepare.
The Selmer school stands ready to
help all those needing and wanting
help.
To the good people Of The rural
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18
Better Than Spanking!
Spanking will not cure children of
wetting the bed, because it is not a
habit, but dangerous disease. The
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;50c package to any read
er 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, 1913-07-18

The protracted meeting at the
Baptist church closed Sunday night
Rev. Turner, of Corinth, preached
faithfully morning and night during
the week. The results did not show
any conversions or accessions to the
church. He is strong preacher,
and delivered many sermons which
would be hard to excel. He closed
with a crowded house, and with best
wishes for all, and with best wishes
for him by everybody.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18
Box Supper and Entertainment

A box supper will be given on
TUESDAY, JULY %, on the lawn
of the Court House, beginning at 6
o'clock; the proceeds to be used in
identifying the cemetery and pur-
chasing some seats for the benefit of
visitors. 1t is earnestly hoped that
the ladies in charge will have the
hearty cooperation of all the people
Of the town and vicinity.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18

schools let me say that you can get
the best of home environments and
class work equal to any of our sur
rounding schools If you attend school
here. Remember we open Monday,
Sept. lst. ]. 7. Robson.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18
The King of All Laxatives

For constipation, headaches, indi-
gestion and dyspepsia, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, Of
Buffalo, N. Y, says they are the
King Of all laxatives. They are a
blessing to au my family and | al
ways keep a box at home Get a
box and get well. Price 25c. Re-
commended by B. L. Brewder of Sci.
mer and DR.. 7. S. Davis Of Bethel
Springs, ads
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18

1913 Model, Motor Cycles, and
Motor Boats at bargain prices, all
makes, brand new machines. on easy
monthly payment plan. Get our prop
osition before buying or you will re-
greet it. Also bargains in used Motor
Cycles. Write us today. Enclose
stamp for reply.
Address Lock Box IL, Trenton,
Mich.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18
Colored Institute

Selmer. Tenn, July IL, 1913.
The colored Institute closed today.
There we're 81 teachers present. Sew.
eral visiting teachers from Madison
and Acorn counties.
This has been one Of the best insti-
tutes for years.
s. G. G. DAssos.
Conductor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18
SAN D BOX

Those needing brick in any
quantity call on Will Browder.
who has a fresh kiln just burned.
......A man who does not feel bet
ter since the abundant rains has
no enjoyment promised in the
future world. Why do all the
society rich folks have so much
domestic infelicity in the cities?
Nv. H. Thompson has moved
his saddlery establishment into
the building next to Selmer Pro-
duce Co. 1.-The city council
passed the ordinance allowing
soda founts and ice cream estab-
lishments to run on Sunday........
Continue to read, study and d.
gest the weekly ad. of Chas. H.
Gish. They are for you and your
financial interest. doc Smith
is doing the plastering Of the
Browder house this week. ........
The improvements in Selmer are
quite marked. and the town is
putting on a slow but permanent
growth. This is preferable to
mushroom growth. 1.-The coun-
ty Sunday School Convention
meets next Thursday and Friday.
A large convention is promised,
and Selmer welcomes all. -. The
County Chairman, Geo. Prather,
is spending his time in his office
here looking after the county's
interest. He seems to at once
catch on to the duties of the
chairman. ......Rev. OVERLY, who
is holding a protracted meeting
at Bethel, came down last Sum
day with Rev. Carnell and
preached a very strong sermon
at $3.50 in the afternoon. He is a
power in the pulpit. He is phys
ically and Intellectually a full
grown man. ....... Bob Adams has
been supplanted by Bob and
Marvin Emmons in the dray bus
mess. When steam engines and
bank safes have to be moved Bob
and his wheelbarrow can rub
themselves up. "A car load of
Mississippi cattle were on the
sidetrack a few minutes Monday,
and such a sight of poor ticky
cattle. The ticks were on them
by the basketball. A man who
will persist in allowing such pests
should be punished for cruelty to
animals. Thanks to our people,
no such sights will occur in Nc
Marry again. .....There are a few
cases in the county where the
cattle dipping has been neglected
or refused. These cases !are
known and prosecutions will fol-
low. but these few prevent the
ninety and nine from getting
above the quarantine. ........ The
letter elsewhere of L. S. Perkins
has good advice to the stock
growers Of this county. Floods
seem to be Ohio's favorite sport
this season........ Nearly al! the
aeroplane experts have been
killed and the business anguish
es.........Are we going to have a
county fair this fall? We do not
hear Of any steps being taken to-
wards that end.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18

S or 6 doses 666 win break
any case of Chills & Fever; it acts
on the liver better than Calomel.
and does not gripeor sicken. 2bc
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18
PERSONALS


John Erwin, Shy Browder, Art Har.
ris, 0dell Carothers. Willoughby
IDockman, Mrs. Mamie Perkins, Miss.
es Addie Gray, Vessie Carother, Ethe
Powers, State Carter, and Mr.. anG
Mrs. j. 3. Powers left Wednesday
for Cypress Tank to spend a few days
fishing.
Claud and George Johnson, Of
Humboldt. were visitors to Selmel
Sunday, to the delight of their many
friends.
G. G. Niche was here Wednesday
on business and extended his subscrip-
ton.
Prof. J. 7. Robson spent last week
in Middle Tennessee on an inspecting
tour of the industries around Colum.
bia. Lawrenceburg and Nashville in
order to disseminate such information
as to the products of that portion Of
the state in his school work.
Rev. 0lus Hamilton and wife, pastor
of the First Baptist church at Louisa,
KY, came Tuesday. and left for
Adamsville, where he will make head
quarters dlring his 30 days vacation,
All his many friends will greet him
with a welcome hand.
Ross B. Womack, who has been in
Selmer for the past few weeks, left
Saturday for Henderson, near which
place he will teach school.
VIM. Lea came Saturday and spent
this week with his family. He speaks
highly of the work he is engaged in
of Superintendent of the farm and
stock department of the State Agri-
cultural College at Jonesboro, Ark,
He seems to be specially fitted for the
place, and will probably be there some
time.
Esq. w. I. Carothers was in Mon.
day, and got supplies for his office
aud extended his subscription.
Our esteemed friend James Haynes
was caller Monday. He has recent.
ly made visit to his old home sec.
tion in Georgia. He met many old
friends and relatives that he had not
seen in twenty-five years. He says
the old hills of Georgia have been
improved thousandfold since he
lived there.
Mr.. A. C. PUNK has returned from
the summer course at the Memphis
Normal school. He called Monday,
and gave US much information con-
corning this state institute. He in.
tends to return in September and
take the next years course. He is
one of the coming educators of the
county, with bright promise for a
future life of usefulness.
R. T. DeBerry, ASS. Com. of Agri-
culture returned Monday from Savan-
nah, where he held a Farmers Insti.
tute Saturday. He organized per-
manent county institute for Hardin
county, the first time the county has
been organized.
W. G. Perkins, of Stantonville, was
business visitor in Selmer Monday.
Mr.. D. D. Pittman, of Pocahontas,
took slice of our weekly watermelon
Wednesday.
Hall Hockaday and wife spent
Wednesday in Selmer. He reports
everything booming in his section.
MARRIED-Smith- Brown Friday
night at the residence of Rev. J. H.
Curry, DR.. Earnest M. Smith and Miss
Gordie Brown were quietly married.
Only the mothers of the contracting
parties knew the hour and place.;
however, the happy event was not
unexpected. The groom is the Sec
ond son of DR.. ]. L. Smith, and grad.
uated in medicine at Memphis last
spring with high honors, and is a
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-07-18

Bud Neal to Nora Williams.
Russell Barnes to Mary Guide.
Carl Miller to Annie Graham.
Boss Bendall to Susie Doles.
Elmer Lumpkins to Alma McNatt.
John Horton to Stella Ledford.
Earnest M. Smith to Cordie Brown