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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

the major. But he 10 very disiRRtly
connected, very. He is about your
nineteenth cousin, but he Is to dine
with us. Ralph Carter"
Pam sat very still. and did not
speak, looking straight ahead Of her.
Ever hear of him?" asked the
major.
Il just love his shadow" said Pam
solemnly. IF it's the same one. I've
tried and tried to paint pictures that
would sell. and finally l coaxed an
old dealer on the avenue to let one
of my Virginia gardens stand in his
window awhile. You know Aunt Anna
bellies rose garden with the sun dial,
and the old white coach house in the
back? Well, 1t was snapped up by a
Mr.. Ralph Carter. And he wanted
to know II / had more Virginia scenes.
So sent down the oak grove at sun
down along in November, with big
orange harvest moon stealing over
the edge Of the hill, and he bought
that. And now I'm painting the old
tagged walk under the grape arbor,
with 1t all sunshiny, and Nanny
Martha Ann coming along from the
outdoor kitchen with big covered
platter of fried chicken, and he's 60
ing to take that"
The major leaned back his head,
laughing and shaking with pure en-
joyment. Up on the Hudson. at Hast
sings, stood Ralph Carriers bachelor
home, and he had made 1t almost a
replica of the old one In Virginia.
Successful in every way in New York.
he had chung to the old southern ira
ditions almost fiercely, this tall, lean.
clear-eyed lawyer.
"And SO he's been hanging your
pictures all over his walls" exclaimed
the major. God bless my heart and
soul, child. This is certainly merry
Christmas for US all"
Pam was rather grave, though. az
they went through the splendid red
and gold corridors Of the great hotel.
The dinner was to be very select and
private up in the majors reception
room and she wondered what this dis
tant cousin would be like.
He was all she had wanted him to
be. Even Pam could find no fault as
she sat next to him at the round table.
And oh, after years Of lonely striving
among strangers, how 1t made her
cheeks glow and her heart beat to
hear these two, the splendid old
major and Ralph, vie with each other
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Saved by Gold Chain.

A gold chain that she wore around
her neck. saved little girl Of Cam
bridgeport. England. from serious In
jury. recently. She was on her way
to Sunday school when a bullet ex-
ploded by the wheels Of trolley car
hit her on the neck. She felt sting
ing sensation in her neck and discov.
cred bloodless cut about an inch
long. On looking In at window she
saw that the chain she wore about her
neck was cut. She put her hand into
the bosom Of her dress and found the
bullet. A search of the tracks revealed
several exploded cartridges. The po.
lice believe they may be part Of the
shipment that was stolen from a
freight car short time ago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Son Doubts Dads Workmanship.

DR.. Dan w. Layman, who has
muskellunge catching record. and who
Is proud of his ability in the hunting
field, tells a good story on himself.
Mrs. Layman had just completed read
ing an article in the News on the foot
and-mouth cattle disease and the pos
sibility Of rabbits being infected with
the malady. when the doctor said to
her:
Mother, I believe l will go hunting
the rest Of the week."
Il don't believe would go II /
were you. I am afraid the rabbits
are all SICK" replied Mrs. Layman.
Then seyen-year-old Dan, Jr., spoke
up. Let father go, mother" he said.
Maybe he could hit a rabbit II they
are all sick"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Tho Inspector's Advice.

The late Inspector McCluskey-
Gentleman George" or "Chesty
George" as he was known in the New
York force-was good friend and a
bad enemy. The inspector. while by
no means vindictive, did not really
forget an injury. and one day an elder
ly millionaire who had injured him In
the past rushed excitedly into his Of
fee and shouted: "McCluskey. one Of
your men Just called me a spawned
old mule. What are you going to do
about IT." "Do7 Why, nothing" the
inspector answered. II cant patch
you up-I haven't the knowledge. Go
and consult vet"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
BROTHERS FIGHT BURGLAR.
James Aston Receives Painful Injury
in Thigh.

James Aston Receives Painfui INJURY
in Thigh.
Henning a series of a
score or MORE burglaries the culprit,
a white man, was flushed by James
and John Aston, brothers, and a
pitched battle ensued. James Aston
received painful wound in the thigh.
His brother, John Aston, was unhurt,
notwithstanding the fact that he and
the burglar emptied the contents OF
their, reyolvers at each othher at a
distance of hardly more than 100
yards.
The burglar escaped, after blood
hounds from Dyersburg tracked him
for some distance southwark from
Henning.
The first sign of anyone being in
town on mischief was when the burg.
lar was scared from the dining room
of Graham Shoemaker, who shot at
him with a shotgun as he ran, about
10 o'clock. Graham gave no further
alarm than shooting. Among the
houses entered were those Of DR., H.
w. Sanford, G. M. Anthony, W. l.. Dur
ham, J. R. Lewis, c. d. Flowers, DR.
H. B Mooser, Rev. J. M. jerks, Metho'
dist minister; ]. H. Poston. M. N
Barfield, Shane Roy and Mrs. James
Crook. 1t is Thought only a small
amount of money was secured.
C. M. Anthony was the biggest
loser, to the extent of $40. The others
lost only small amounts. Simpsons
bloodhounds were secured from Dy
ersburg and tracked the burglar
south on the railroad tracks to within
a few miles of Rialto, and then lost
the scent, the man having evidently
caught freight train there.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Tides Of Memory.

Over In Holland there Is q sunken
village. Through some flaw In the
crust the earth sank, until the cot
tages with their red tiles and the
little church with its steeple disap-
peared beneath the sea. Some forty
years ago southeast wind blew for
n full week and piled the Atlantic
up on the shores Of Labrador, and
the water on the shores Of Holland
was ever lower and lower. One day,
when some tidal wave perhaps had
moved west, at the ebb, men saw the
red tile of the submerged cottages,
and the steeple Of the lost church,
for, 10, the sea had given up Its dead
Most wondrous, Of all, on the sand
q fisherman picked up a Golden cup
set with gems.
Memory, too. is sea that gives up
her dead. The past is gone, but not
lost. All noble deeds shall have their
resurrection, and every kindly service
shall return with quadruple treasure.
He who gives his best treasure unto
God will find that God will give 1t
back again multiplied tenfold.-Chris
tian Herald.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Couldn't Reclprocate.

Hum ho!" sighed the New Hamp-
shire farmer, as he came in from down
town. Deacon Jones wants me to be
pallbearer again to his wife's funeral"
Wall. you're goin' to be. amt YET"
asked tho farmers better half.
II dunno. Y know, when Deacon
Jones' fust wife died. he asked me to
be q pallbearer, an did; and then
his second wife died. an was the
same again. An then he married thet
Perkins gal. and she died. and was
pallbearer to that funeral. An now
wal, don't like to be all the time &C.
ceptin' favors without bein' able to re-
turn EN-"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Lost Opportunity.

You, who have yielded SO readily
to your friends persuasion, and have
joined him in doing wrong, you know
not how many times a very little re-
sistance would have saved both him
and yourself; you know not how many
times he was hesitating already, and
would have drawn back altogether If
you had but given him an opening to
do SO; you know not how often, at
the very time he was arguing with
you, he was in reality arguing against
his own conscience, and might have
been turned back with ease II you
had not given way. = Frederick
Temple.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
She Stood at the Easel With Her
Back to Him.

in their delightful courtesy and com.
pliments.
you don't know how good 1t is to
find some one Of your very own" she
said, when the major had gone out
after the dinner was over.
Don't II" said Ralph, smiling down
at her. I've put In about fourteen
years up here, and only the major
to give me a cousinly greeting now
and then. I'm mighty glad to find
another one, even If she is nine
teenth one. The major tells me he's
going to take house for you and
himself"
why" Pam caught her breath
quickly. II didn't know that"
$50 l will see a great deal Of YOU
l hope"
He stopped and looked into her
eyes. Someway they wavered under
his gaze. The majors voice hailed
them.
God bless my heart and soul. boy,
can't you see she's under the mistle
toe. / hung 1t there on purpose"
Ralph stopped, and pressed kiss
on the warm, half-averted pink cheek.
while the major drank their health.
"And to our next Christmas to-
gether. the little Pam. and you, my
boy, and this old chap who'll never
be lonely again"
ITO next Christmas" pledged
Ralph. "Will you kiss me then.
Pam7"
But PANS eyes only shone with
happiness. and very demurely she an
swered the toast:
ITO next Christmas"
Copyright. Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.I
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
To Clean Milk Utensils.

On dairy farms where many milk
utensils are in use, the dishwasher
will find that they may be cleaned
easily by first securing each dish with
ashes. Rubbing them over once In
this way is sufficient: then rinse twice.
They should be washed In cold or pref
erably tepid water, to keep them
sweet and clean. The treatment will
prevent rust spots from forming and
keep the utensils bright without injur
ing the tin.-Mother's Magazine.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Fatal Disease.

A young painter who had just fin
ished picture insisted upon q friend
calling to see 1t. There. now." en-
Unused the artist. you see my picture.
What's the matter with thatr"
Il don't know" replied the bored
friend, "but should say 1t was a case
of art failure"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
A Too Ponular Soma,

Aren't you going to the musical
comedy tonight"
mo"
why not"
I'm tired Of being asked by musical
comedy prima donnas If l don't re-
member California In September"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
A Hebuke.

run along, Willie, and play with
your tin soldiers"
Mother" said the serious-minded
and precocious youngster, when I
grow up expect to work for univer-
sal peace and do not wish to cult
vate martial spirit either In myself
or In others by playing warlike
games"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Fooled the Spider.

Donald. who was great fisherman,
started to dress his own fyhooks. He
was met by a crony one day, who said |:
II hear you've begun to dress yer ain
hooks, no, Donar. Is that true?"
TITS a. that" answered Donald.
AN can you put them up ON ony.
thing material like?" inquired the crony.
II dinna ken for that" replied Don.
aid, "but there wis a spider ran ava
WI twa O. them yesterday"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
steal Six Dozen Eggs.

Jackson.-Thieves entered the gro.
Gerry store of R. l.. Dawson, on North
Royal street and stole dozen eggs
and Is pennies, leaving the remainder
Of the stock untouched. Their action
was so greatly appreciated by the
proprietor that he did not even inform
the police of the ROBBERY.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
RuB-MY.TlsM

VIII cure your Rhsumatism and all
kinds Of aches and pains--Nsuralgia,
Cramps. Collie. Sprains. Bruises, Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns, etc. Antlssptle
Anodyns. Price 25c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Jackson.-Sale of war tax stamps
has been exceedingly light here, &C.
cording to reports from the banks,
County Clerk J. A. Thompson and Act
ing Postmaster o. H. Benton. Most
Of the legal instruments were regis
tered before the stamp act took effect
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Two authors wives were having tea
together.
my husband" said one, "often sits
at his desk just thinking and thinking
and chewing his panhandle"
"As for my husband" said the other.
he has already gnawed of corner
Of his typewriter machine"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Don't wait until you get scalded or
burned because that will mean much
suffering while you are sending to the
dealers for Hanfords Balsam OF
Myrrh. Always have 1t on hand and
be prepared for accidents. The Bal
sam should give you quick relief. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Greenfield.-Hon. Selden L. Maiden
of this city and representative-elect
from weakley county is being urged
to become a candidate for speaker Of
the house. Mr.. Maiden made quite Q
reputation in his recent campaign al
a speaker and debater.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Dyersburg.-The civic department
of the Dyersburg Woman's Club inau-
gurating a cleanup week will make
an effort to clean the town Of all
trash and rubbish. A house-to-house
canvass will be made to get every
householder to cooperate with them
in the crusade.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Exquisite Pleasure,

Mr.. Grimbattley--One would think
that darlington had had enough Of his
wife's tongue, but he had her make
a lot of monograph records and he
runs them over every day while she's
away.
Mr.. Nix-But think Of the pleasure
he gets In talking back when they run
down.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Nashville. the fiftieth
anniversary of the battle of Franklin,
Tenn, 300 Confederate and Federal
survivors OF that bloody ARRAY gath
cred in the little city and listened to
speeches from Gen. Bennett H. Young
of Kentucky, and Gen. D. ]. Palmer
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Milan.-The remains of R. F. Haun,
who died at Memphis, were brought to
Milan, his old home, for burial beside
his wife. He was a resident of this
city for nearly half century, remov
ing to Memphis few years ago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
COLDS & IaGRlPPE

or 8 doses 666 will break any case
of Chills & Fever, Colds & LaGrippe:
1t acts on the liver better than Gallo
mel and does not grippe or sicken.
Pric 25c.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

"If only grandfather had been more
generous, she murmured. would
say yes"
But your parents have consented?"
Yes, but Aunt Sylvia won't"
What has Aunt Sylvia to do with
it?"
"She was the chief beneficiary in
grandfather's WILL"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
p,.. on nax

PA, what's cartographer?"
"I'm not quite sure, son, but think
it's person who names Pullman
cars"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Take Il or Leave II.

axe It or Leave 70.
Traveller Tin Southern hotel)-Can
| get anything to eat here?
Sambo-Yes, sab.
Traveler--Such as what?
Sambo-Such as 1t Ia, sab.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Il. Kind.

THAT old rooster over there II or
dering q drink"
Then bet it's cocktail"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

The most common form of pes
simism is the belief that good begin
ming makes a bad ending.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

To convince yourself that you are
Just little better than your neighbor
that is easy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

1t is a safe plan to keep your hand
on your pocket book when anybody at
tempts to jolly you.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
A Little JokA.

What makes you think she'll never
cut great figure In any mans lief"
well, you see how petit she ISL
Judge.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

YOUR own DRUGGIST WILL. TELL YOu
Try Murine Bye Kennedy tor Red. Wssk. Wstev
iust Eve comfort. Write for Hook OF the 7ys
81 mall Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
,lalnt Of the PesslmI

Half the world doesn't know how
the other half lives"
"But 1t has its suspicious"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
Has to- Be.

Don't you think that judges speech
is inclined to be prosy?"
well, naturally, he's sententious."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Cuts clear to the bone have been
healed by Hanford's Balsam- Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Considerable unlearning is neces-
sary for the high school graduate.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11
And They So scarce. roo

, while In Washington / visited the
navy yard and lunched on battle
ship"
you must have cast-iron diges
ton"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Hope is good thing. but a meal
ticket enables one to eat.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

And stinginess is the stepmother OF
dishonesty
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Ignorance Of lawyer il anything
but bliss to his clients.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Always keep Hanford's Balsam On
hand for accidents. It's good insux>
ance. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

It advertises itself-Hanford's Bal
sam. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-11

Important 70 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle "a
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy fos
Infants and children. and see that Ii
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-13
UNION RELIGIOUS
SERVICES TO BE
HELD OUTDOORS
Beginning June21, Cleveland
Square Will Be the Scene
of Weekly Worship.

BEGINNING Sunday evening. June p,
union religious services VIII De con
Quoted each Sunday evening until tne
first Of September In cleveland
Suuare The experience OF last sum
mer has proved beyond question the
great value OF these services During
the present season the music VIII De
made a special feature. a large chorus
is being assembled and male guar
ter will furnish special selections. II
is probable also that an orchestra
viii be secured 10 support the chorus
The services will begin each evening
at 1880. Members of churches that are
not holding regular services, and the
general public viii participate
First Christian Church
At the First Christian church. cor
ner North oregon and Franklin
streets. Perry J. Rice, pastor, services
will be held Sunday as follows sun
dav school at $50 a m, communion
al 70-45. followed Immediately by the
preaching service Christian Endeavor
at 6-45 p. m and preaching at 500.
The pastor will preach both morning
and evening. In the morning me
will be the first Of three brief Sun
day morning sermons on the general
theme, The Things Which Christ AZ
fords Believers" During the warm
summer months an effort will be made
20 make all the services brief The
evening service will be evangelistic-
Austin Park Christian.
At the Austin Park Church of Christ,
corner OF Cebada and Montana streets,
there will be services Sunday at II
a. m. and 7;45 p. N. In the absence
Of the pastor. Rev J. H. Allen. who
will preach at ClOudcroft, y. NJ, elder
G. NJ Knox. will conduct the morning
service and elder II. A. Goff the even
ing service There will be bible
school at $3.50 a. m, communion at
1918 @. m. and endeavor at 6:45 p n
First Presbyterian Church.
At the First Presbyterian church.
corner of Boulevard and Stanton
streets. Rev. Charles l. Overstreet.
pastor. there will be Sunday morning
worship at 1855 o'clock with a ser
mon by Mai John H Randolph. chap
lain Of the Sixth infantry Z. A
Anthem. send Re Thy Light" by J.
A Parks. Solo. by Fred G. Billings.
The evening worship will consist Of
united service with the Trinity Metho-
dist church congregation. The sermon
viii be preached by Rev. c. Wesley
Webdel His text will be Fellow
ship from John Is Anthem.
Good Shepherd" by Davis. Lewis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-13

only ourselves. but the very founda-
tons upon which our nation Is built
You and I are called upon TO stand to-
Eether and be watchful and persever-
ing in our attitude Of defence and de-
fiance Of these evils, and to deal out
quick and decisive justice to all enc
liberty
Red is. for love that will dare and do,
Blue Is the sign of the faithful. true.
The white with all evil and wrong
shall cope,
And the silver stars are the stars OF
suggestive of Christianity.
But in addition to these our flag is
beautifully suggestive Of another
thought which makes il doubly appro-
pirate as the standard Of this chris
tian nation It IS OF especial sigufff-
canoe TO me when I think Of IL as a
symbol of the cardinal facts of Our re-
ligious faith-"The star Of Bethlehem
and the stripes Of Jesus Christ"
As that glorious star shOne over
Bethlehem manger. what a wealth
Of import poured down those silver
rays for you and me. For unto US
child was born, unto US a king was
given, and the government was TO be
upon his shoulders. and his name was
to be called wonderful counselor
mighty God, everlasting father, prince
OF peace From that eVentful night
dates the possibility Of our emanci-
patton from the thraldom OF sin
But that is not all He was wound
ed for our transEressions, he was
bruised for our iniquities. the chas-
tisement Of our peace was upon him,
and with his stripes (his stripes we
are healed" It is to the sufferings Of
Jesus Christ, the stripes" that we
owe our life, our liberty. our all
Those drops OF bloody sweat in dark
Gethsemane. those insults and cruel
nogEings. the nail prints. the spear
thrust the final cry Of agony were all
for you and me. The cry 1T is finished"
comes flooding into our ears today as
these memories are awakened by a rev
erend glance at those sanguine stripes
upon our national banner.
Christianity Made Liberty.
It is Christianity that has made pos
sible human liberty and our nation has
figured gloriOusly and will figure still
more glorioUsly in the march Of free
dom beneath this blessed banner so
symbolic of the divine sacrifice for en-
shaved humanity.
Let US glory then in our stars and
stripes, the most beautiful and siEui-
ficanL flaw in all the world today.
Why should any man or woman refuse
to pattern his conduct after the divine
of the gospel, when they
are so beautifully proclaimed TO us in
that banner Of the red, white and bluee