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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
GIVE AID TO POST ROADS
GOVERNMENT TO BUILD FIFTY
MILES IN EACH STATE.
The Community in Which 1t Is De-
cided to Locate 1t Must, However,
Give $4,000 For Work

Nashville.--The federal government
has arranged to expend $4,000 in each
state for the building of fifty-mile post
road, provided the state or some county
to be selected shall agree to pay SEQ, 900
in furthering the work.
This information has been conveyed
to Gov. Ben w. Hooper in a communities
ton from the postmaster-general and
the secretary of state at Washington,
d. c., and he has been asked to deslg-
provement.
In letter from 'Postmaster-Genera
Hitchcock, after calling attention to the
item in the postal appropriation bill, he
says:
1T is intended, as far as practicable,
to expend this appropriation in equal
amounts in the several states. If you
will cause to be selected in your state a
suitable road about fifty miles long over
the entire length of which there is de-
livery of mail by rural carriers and will
arrange to have $4,000 raised by the
state or local subdivision thereof, in
accordance with the requirements of the
law, the government will set aside So.
600 additional from the appropriation
granted by congress, and will expend
the sum of $4,000 thus provided, or 50
much of it as seems wise, for the i'm
provement and maintenance of the road
selected.
vt is requested that you cause selec
ton to be made of road which, in your
judgment, will best meet the require.
ments of this bill, and concerning which
the qualified authorizes are prepared to
give sufficient guarantee that their pro-
portion of the cost will be met, and that
you inform us of your selection al
promptly as possible"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Gov. Wilson 1t Home,

Princeton, N. with miniature
ship Of state in one hand and a basket
Of Virginia apples in the other, Presi-
dent-elect Wilson came home from
Staunton, Va, his birthplace. As a
parting gift the people Of his native
town gave him a ship Of flowers and
amid cheering bade him Godspeed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
CUBAN NEGROES cONsPlRE
Cuban Government Appoints Special
Court to Investigate.

Havana.--The negro conspiracy dis
covered at Santiago, is believed to be .
far-reaching plot with negro branches in
all of the provinces. 1t is declared that
Jail delivery of the 1000 negroes
jailed in connection with the uprising in
May had been planned.
That the government regards the sit.
uation as serious is Indicated by the APP
pointment Of special court to inyesti-
gate and determine the extent of the
plot. It is believed that the smuggling
Of arms into the country, several in.
stances Of which have been discovered
is part of the conspiracy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
TAIL TWO SENATORS.

Columbus, Ohio. ITO serve terms Il
three years and nine months, respec-
lively, State Senators Isaac i. Huffman
and LaForrest r. Andrews entered the
penitentiary here. Both are lawyers.
Andrews is Republican and HnEnas
q Democrat.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Artist Mac Cameron Dies.

New York. Robert Lee Mac Cameron,
American painter, who recently returned
to the United States after long resi-
dence abroad, and who few months
ago was made chevalier Of the, Legion
OF Honor, died in his apartments here,
in his forty-seventh year. Well known
people whose portraits he painted in re-
cent years are President Taft, Mrs.
Edward H. Hartman, and Rodin, the
French sculptor He also made por-
traits of President Mckinley and JUS
tees Harlan and Brewer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Had s5,so4 on Person.

st. Louis, Mo.-Examination Of the
body of Mrs. Sarah johnson, who, with
her sister, Miss Mary Scott, died ap-
parently in direst want, revealed that =
bag around her waist contained 1904 ir
cash and three gold watches
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Jail Dynamited.

Etowah.--The city jail here was de-
molished and glass in the windows o.
practically all buildings for two blocks
around were shattered by dynamite ex-
plosion last night. Police officers state
that boys, the names of some of whom
are thought to be known, deliberately
destroyed the city jail. Fortunately it
was empty
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

In London not only hats are ordered
removed in thessers, but high hair.
dressing is discouraged also. Mere
downtrodden man is determined that
there are some rights he will still
fight for, even II they are the little
ones overlooked in the sweeping awaJ
Of big ones.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
SAID WIFE WAS ExTRAGANT
Husband Stabbed Her to Death for Buy
ing Christmas Present.

Chicago.-Mrs. Ella Montague was
stabbed to death by her husband, Pas
quale Montague, in the Rlcsenee Of their
ls-year-old son, after he had ,ipbraided
her for being extrayagant. On Christ
mas Day Mrs. Montague presented her
husband with small remembrance and
he scolded her then for spending all Of
their money for Injuries. Friday night
she served a beef steak for dinner, and
after resuming the quarrel be drew )
stilletto and killed her.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Safe Crackers Get $500.

Nashville. blew the safe Of
the M. Cook Drug Company, securing
$500 in money, a number of small checks,
$500 in certificates, fire insurance poll
cies to the amount of $4,000, and a
number of valuable drug formulas. Nitro.
glycerin was the explosive used.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

Chicago boasts wizard who pro-
fesses to be able to tell young men
how they can win kings daughter.
The young man who is able to support
: kings daughter would probably find
Il more economical and satisfactory to
lnvest In white elephant
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
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Crude Oil Advances.

Beaumont, Texas.--Crude oil passed
the dollar mark for the FIRST time IN the
history Of the Gulf Coast territory, when
the Gulf Pipe Line Company bought the
Jumped production OF nine Batson prod
ucts, aggregating 1000 barrels day .
$1.07 us per barrel.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

Kisses were the reward Of three
women jurors in Tacoma who helped
to acquit an attorney charged with de-
frauding q client. Not very romantic
affair. after all. however. since It was
the defendants wife who distributed
the awards
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Land Owners Talk Drainage.

Jackson.--A number of land owners in
and adjacent to the Forked Deer River
bottoms, met in Jackson and discussed
. project to drain these lands under the
provisions of an act of the legislature
approved in 1907. The meeting appoint
ed committee to carry out the plan
and purpose Of, the land owners, which
will, if contaminated, bring into use a
large area Of swamp lands, and will add
much to the wealth Of the county and
state.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

II II be true that synthetic rubber
tor automobile tires can be made out
Of grain and potatoes. the anxious
head Of I houheshold will naturally
wish to know whether there Is any &C
septabls substitute for sood.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Salt Said Misbranded.

Nashville.-By decree Of the United
States district court, 10 barrels Of salt,
recently seized at GAINESVILLE, will be
confiscated and sold to the highest bid.
der If the owners do not execute bond
in that period in the sum of $500 not
to sell or offer for sale said 10 barrels
of salt until it is correctly labeled. Tho
salt was seized under the law prohibiting
misbranding.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Ola Shakers Die.

Lexington, Ky.-Jane Sutton, aged ss,
and John Pilkerton, aged 90, the Oldest
members of the Shaker colony in Mercer
county. died At almost til same h,w
Monday.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Remarkable Counterfeit.

Washington. Alarm seized officials Of
The United States treasury upon the dis.
covery of remarkable counterfeit IS
silver certificate, the most dangerous i'm.
itation Of American currency since tho
famous Monroe Head" 500 bill, which
wac suppressed in 1908.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

The man with the longest name has
been found IN Texas. He Ia Papsous
Observation-Disclosures II you
cannot pronounce 1t at the first glance
set Il to music. II sings better thar
e looks.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

According to Punch. trousers are
about 100 years old now. The man
who invented them Is entitled to cred
It. which perhaps IL more than can
Be said OF the person who inaugurated
The custom Of keeping them creased.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

London.--A naval battle between
Turkish and Greek forces occurred of
the island o, Tenedos, in which tbs
Greeks suffered severe losses, according
to dispatch received here from Con-
s:Sntinopie.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Babe Burns to Death.

Milan,Mrs. Price, wife of MarvIs
Price, well-to-do farmer, placed her five
months old baby boy in small rocking
chair and put it in front of the open
fire and went into the yard to assist in
rending kettle Of lard, and on return.
ing to the room she discovered the baby
enveloped in flames. 1t was so badly
burned that death ensued in few hours
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

New York Is making another cru.
sade against church bells. The gen.
eral impression has been that the
average New Yorker steals into the
house in his stocking feet. Saturday
nights, - early a. s p. m.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Suffrarettes Gained weight.

New York.-The theory that walking
reduces weight has been exploded by
the experiences Of the four women suf-
frage pilgrims under Gen. Resale r.
Jones in their "hike" from this city to
Albany.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

A New York man punched ahold-up
man % hard that the would-be robber
was Identified BY his nose. It should
be Z warning to other hold-up men to
keep their noses out Of what doesn't
concern them
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Tiniest Baby Born.

Aurora, nl.--What is believed 30 be
the tiniest baby in the world was born
at Aurora Hospital. It weighed at
birth IL ounces, The infant n so
small that the mothers wedding ring
can be placed on its leg
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Wnman Slavs Babes

Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. Dena Redfern
killed her children, Glen, aged three
years, and Leonard, babe of four
months, with an axe, and then commit.
ted suicide by slaslnng her throat with
her husbands razor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Dumped te Death.

Knoxville.-Will Gearon, brakeman
on the Ducktown road, met death in a
peculiar manner A dump car in which
he and another .trainman were riding au.
Dramatically opened and they were thrown
from the car. Gearon's back was broken
in two places.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

Fifteen miles Of motion pictures
have been exported from this country
during the last year Judging from the
ones which remain, most of the is
miles must have depicted lively
chasos.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Capt. Thomas W. Fritts Dead.

Chattanooga Captain Thomas w.
Fritts, aged 50 years, one of Chatta-
nooga's most prominent business men,
died suddenly at his home. He was one
Of the best known Masons in Tennessee,
being Mystic Shtiner and knight Tenn
plar.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

Berlin.--The Turkish embassy here has
received message alleging that Greek
bands which recently entered the village
Of Koolniati, near Janina, mastered the
Inhabitants without regard to age or sex.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
probe Telephone ana Tslegraph.

Washington.-fhe Interstate Com
nlerce Commission win issue an order
for thorough probing Of the telephone
and telegraph companies of the country
excluding only the strictly local COD
Germs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

Aeroplanes are now to be catapult.
cd from battleships. Plainly. our
boasted strenuosity Is but a state OF
primrose dalliance compared With
that which 10 to come.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

But even II platinum wears longer
than gold In wedding rings 1t will not
necessarily become the universal
fashion In this era Of matrimonial
rapid transit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Dynsmlters Convicted.

Indianapolis, Ind.-The 80 labor union
officials, convicted Of conspiracy and of
promoting the Mcnamara dynamite plots
throughout the country, will receive
prison terms ranging from any minimum
TO possible maximum OF 80 1-2 years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
WIN Sch Brewery.

Knoxville. chancery court an or
der was made to sell the plant and prop
erty of the East Tennessee Brewery
company, which was recently put in the
hands Of receiver because of alleged
violations Of charter rights, through the
efforts Of Gov. Hooper and Attorney
General Chas. T. Gates.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Sends Wilson a Turkey.

Nashville.---Sam H. Henson, a we'll.
known negro character of this city, ex.
pressed TO Governor Woodrow Wilson a
Christmas turkey. All attempts to per.
suade Henson not to send the turkey
failed, as he stuck to his purpose Will
great persistence.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

A divorce was granted to the wife
Of q man who did not divide the bed
covering fairly on cold nights. d.
vorces may yet come to follow sea
sonal causes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Wilson on Philippine.

Staunton, Va.--President- Elect WiisoE
favors a provisional government for tho
Philippines for eight years and iHdcpsnd-
ence thereafter, according to Representa-
live William A. Jones.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

A scientist says he can keep head.
less cats alive. Be fine breed for
the man who is troubled by midnight
felines on the back yard fence.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Shelby Stands at Head.

Memphis.-Shelby stands at the head
of the list of counties Of the state for
satisfactory condition OF the public
health, according to DR.. olin West, a $40
rotary vi tie state board of health.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

A Los Angeles maniac was arrest
Cd for carrying dynamite in q hand
organ. Probably he was prepared to
play dead march.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

4 A man in st. Louis had his heart
taken out and sewed up. But many a
broken heart has been easier mended
than this.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

Bachelors are more apt to go insane
than married men. says an. expert.
They don't seem to 60 crazy to get
married.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Woman Fatally Burned.

Conway Ark-Mrs. Wilcox was
burned 50 badly that she win die. Her
clothing caught fire and she ran ont Of
the house and was almost cremated shen
help arrived
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

DR.. Charles Dana Of New York says
love Of animals Is the latest disease.
Now we understand why some women
marry some men.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Sumner Real Estate in Demand.

Gallatin.-Real estate in Sumner coun-
tyis advancing in price very rapidly and
several fine farms as well as much city
property has changed hands at advanced
prices.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

Trcuser skirts are predicted as the
next thing. They have been coming
tor. 10. these many moons.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Bob johnson Convicted.

Dresden.--Bob johnson was found
guilty in circuit court here of man.
slaughter for the killing of Charlie Reid.
They were out hunting together and had
whisky with them, when a quarrel arose
and Reid was shot and instantly killed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

Some insane individual is circulat-
ing $4,000 bills. Watch out. one Ii
easily induced to accept so small
thing as counterfeit $4,000 bill.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

A club has been formed in Chicago
tor the purpose of excluding cats from
grocery stores. And Chicago claims
70 be q city!
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

A Detroit man wants divorce be-
cause his wife talks too much. But
wouldn't this plea. II allowed. clog the
courts
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

Mere man will be grateful II wom-
an viii learn him how she keeps the
Mobile skirt from bagging at the
knees.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Odd Fellows Taxed.

Nashville.-The' court Of civil appeals
decided that the Odd Fellows Hall build.
ing in this city could not escape taxa.
tion on the ground that the Odd Fellows
was charitable institution The city
had sued for taxes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

The price Of egg sandwiches has
gone up in Washington. Are they
getting ready for the Inauguration this
earlyf
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
Elks PLAY Santa Claus.

Nashyille.--The local lodge of Elks dis
tributed $500 packages OF food, toys,
etc. to the poor of Nashville.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

Columbia university professor
says that vacations are unnecessary.
Certainly. II salary stops during them.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

A Montana man has been arrested
Tor rubbing q butcher. The meat sit
uatiok seems to be getting desperate.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

From Paris comes the announce
ment that skirts will not be narrower
this season. They couldn't be-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03
A Chicago woman says American
girls are too artificial. 1t is self-evh
dent.

A Chicagoan who wanted good
long SLEEP sho. himself. No doubt
he's satisfied.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

3 tuberculosis, leads to crime accord.
ing to q Binghamton judge. Is there
anything that doesn't!
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-03

A Kansas doctor asks divorce be.
cause his wife constantly scolds him,
A mighty thin excuse.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-08

land hospital Monday to be operated upon for appendicitis. She is in charge of the juvenile department of the Westerly public library, where Miss Sally Coy is substituting.
 The body of Cornelius Sullivan, found drowned at Golden Spur, Mi antic, Saturday. arrived in Westerly Monday morning from New London and was buried in St. Mfchaers cem- etery. A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral.
 John B. Dunn. formerly of wes- terly. for the past seven years em- ployed on the New York World, died suddenly of heart disease at Coram, l.. l.. July 4. He was thirty-t three years of age and leaves widow and son and daughter. Burial will be at River Bend.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-08
sroe REWARD s1Oo.

Ine readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that t@ Catzrrh- Halls Catarrh Cure is fhe only positive cure now known to tho medical fraternity. Catarrh being a conEtttuttonal disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Halls Ca tarrh Cure Is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby des- sroyinE the foundation of the disease. and giving the patient strength by huflding up the constitution and as elEtlnE nature in doing its worK The rroprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that is falls t0 cure. Send for list of testf- xnonfais-
 Address Y. J. CHENEY & CO, ToLE- DO. Ohio.
 Sold by all Druggists. 75c
 Take Halrs Family Pills for const1- nation
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-08

While the water pressure was not of the best at the early stage of the fire, it was not the cause of the des- truction of so much property; the fault and all the fault was the fail ure to provide horses when wanted. The tiremen responded in large num- bers and fought the flames as best they could and assisted in saving the personal effects of the occupants of the burned buildings.
 The delay in reaching the fire dem onstrates the need of an automobile chemical and hose wagon. At an ex- pense~ of $5500 the fire district of Wes- terly could secure the very best auto chemical and hose wagon, fully equip ped and capable of handling fires in Westerly for many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-08

to Fort Creole Monday for a week of preliminary instruction, to annual camp week which begins next Mon day.
 The steam fire wagon was hauled to the fire Monday afternoon by auto mobiles owned by Dr. Frank I. Payne and B. Court Bentley. After the fire it was lowed back to quarters by the auto of the Westerly Light and Power company.
 Rev F. c. A. Jones officiated at the marriage of Miss Lulu Helme and George Wise, at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. Irving Helme, in Pierce street, Sunday after noon. Samuel Helme and Lucia Ross were the attendants.
 Miss Alice Kennedy, accompanied by her parents. went to the Rhode Is-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-08

alarm to call out the wagon and There was no horse on hand even then to draw the hose wagon, so George Pickering, who has a blacksmith shop near the fire house, hitched his light driving horse to the fire wagon and pulled it to the fire. He then drove back to the fire house for additional hose. The steamer arrived later and gave the much needed pressure to the water that was forced through the hose. Just after the second alarm, Chief Cottrell called for assistance and the Peleg $. Barber company of Paw catuck responded and did good ser vice.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-08
For Cuts. Burns and Bruises.

In every home there should be box cf Bucklen's Arnica Salve. ready to apply in every case of burns, cuts, wounds or scaids. '. II. Polanco, Del vale. Tex. F. No. 2. writes, Buck lens Arnica Salve saved my little girls cut foot No one believed it could be cured" The worlds best salve. Only >4e- Reccommended by Lee & Osgood.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-08
Local Laconics.

Norman Blanchard was not fined $1 and costs in the Stonington town court for assault.
 Majors Nash and Babcock and Cap tain Thackeray and Lieutenants Par telo and F'reestone, of Westerly, went