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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-25
SEMI-(ENTENARY OF FAMOUS HYMN, BENEFITS
 THE SWEET BY AND BY''

Many Of the greatest songs ever composed by their authors within the space of a few hours This was true of the "sMarsedllafses written in the field by aNFrench soldier, Rouget de. Ii1Ies of s-The Star-SpangIed Banner inspired by the British attack on Bal. timore ascentury ago; of John Henry Newman's Lead Kindly Light" com posed while the future cardinal was idly lounging on a fishing boat in the Mediterranean; of seDixie,s' written to order for minstrel bill, and of many other songs and hymns which have become immortal
 Today marks the semi-centenary Of one of the most popular of American religious hymns. tThe Sweet By and By, which was written by Dr. San ford Fillmore Bennett, as the result of a sudden inspiration at Richmond, Ill., on Sept 25, 1864 pr. Bennett was born at Eden, TIL, but removed to Wisconsin, where he practiced med fcine and was for a time editor of the E1khorn Independent, as well as teaching music and composing musi- cal works. He also served for some time in a regiment of Wisconsin vol unteers in the civil war Tn 1884 he was practicdng his profession in Rich mouds Ill.,. where he owned a drug store, and was associated with J. P. Webster, composer, in the produc- tion of hymns, Dr. Bennett writing the sFTOEuS anu " GDSL0E composing the Efc.
 It was a chance remark by web Bter which inspired Bennett to write the song which is so familiar to all Americans who have ever attended Protestant Sunday school or church eerv1ces and which begins:
 There's a land that Is fairer than
 cay
 And by faith we can see it afar.',
 According to the account, the com poser entered Dr. Bennett's drug store, wearing very long face and seeming 10 be very dfspirited. The doctor. manifested his solicitude and inquired the reason for his friends apparent ms1ancho1y.
 'sOh, it's nothing than can be help ed,'' explained Webster. tI will be all right by and by.'
 ssBy and by, by and by,'' repeated Bennett. Then he picked up paper and pencil and began to write rapidly. Within half an hour he had complet- ed the words of the optimistic hymn, s.The Sweet By and Bly, and read the znanuscript to Webster.
 ssExceIlent,' Commented the com poser, all enthusiasm, his face frightening. ssGfve me my hddEe.a
 with the manuscript before him, fgFebster began to improvfse tune. and W1tz1 gtzat xeaUlt Bennet has
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-25
Flames Kolehmalninen.

flames Kolehmaininen, world g champion distance runner. arrived in New York from Finland.
 The Ohio Legislature passed a law making $40 a month the minimum salary to be paid to teachers Of that state.
 The treasury conscience fund was increased 50 cents by the contribution of a. California girl who paid for re- used stamps.
 WiIih D. Fox, a letter carrier. dired into the river off the Battery in New York and rescued -yearEoId George P. Pietro.
 A dispatch received in London re- ports the death Of M. Serastis, Greek Governor of EpirAls. in an auto acoi- dent,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-25
POPE PLUS BLESSED
 FRENCH ARMY MONKS

Bordeaux, Sept. 25.-One of the last acts of the late Pope Plus. says La Lfberte, was to give his blessing to the Capuchin monks who are fighting in the ranks of the French army
 The superior general of the monks, who obtained the blessing of the Pope, is Father Venance, in civil life Paul Dodo. who was an old schoolmate of President Poincare at the Nancy High School.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-25
Don't endure the needless pain and

Don't endure the needless pain and torment of rheumatism, aggravated as it is by the hot weather. w. T. Hutchens, Nicholson, Ga, says: ssI suffered the aches and pains of rheu- rrlatism, swollen feet. irregular pain ful bladder action, but Foley Kidney Pills fixed me up quickly. Foley's are the best. HindIe's Drug Store
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-25
ruE PRrTvTESr FACE

ana the most beautiful hands are oE~ ten disfigured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus
 wart Remover. For sale only as The Cyrus Pharmacy. 418 Fairfield Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-25
cuEANEAsY, BEST HAND SOAP

Guaranteed not to in1ure the skin. instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust. Grease. Ink. PaipG and Dirt For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 centa Manufa ctured by Wm. R. Winn. 244 etrat9ord avenues
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-25
CITROLAx
o I T R O L A x

It's a laxative, of course-and the incest hot weather drink you ever tasted. F'lushes thoroughly, and pleasantly. too. F. C. Crysler. Syra- cuse, N. Y, says: Have used laxa- lives for IS years but this Citrolax has got everything else beat a mile.'' Try it. HndIe Drug Store.-Ady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-25

Madonna Lily Bulbs 15c each
 JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-25
to their positions

OUR WAGONS WfLL CAII.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
Notice Of Sale Of Mortgased Land

BY virtue Of certain mortgage exc
cuted to me by j. .. Prince, IT. w.
Prince and L. E, Prince on the 18th day
of November, 1918, which was duly re-
corded in Trust Deed Book 81" at page
1888, in the Registers Office in McNairy
county at Selmer, Tennessee, on certain
lands described therein, to secure the
payment of a note for borrowed money
to the amount of 1886. 46, payable on
the 18th day of November, 1914, which
note was also executed to me by said
mortgagors, and default having been
made in the payment of said note,
will, therefore, expose. to sale to the
higest bidder for cash, ION the 18th day
January, 1915, at the East Door of the
Court House in the town of Selmer,
Tennessee, said lands so mortgaged, be-
ing about 200 acres, lying and being in
the LIST civil district of McNairy county,
Tennessee, and known as and is the
home tract on which the said j. D..
Prince resided his death, (For further
and more complete description see
mortgage as above set out), to satisfy
or enforce the collection of said note.
This December 8, 1914.
b. G. CARTER,
Mortgagee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
days, and solicit your trade in the
coming year. Respectfully yours.
Gooarum & Stiles.

The GravelhiIl public school will
give free concert entertainment at
the school house Xmas Eve night.
Some good numbers are to be rem
-dered. Everybody invited. So far,
this term of the Gravelhill school has
undoubtedly .excelled all previous re-
cords for large, enthusiastic classes.
Some high school work is being done.
We can make liberal advances on
shipments Of cotton to be held for
better prices or to be sold on arrival
Our shed will protect your cotton
from damage by weather and fire.
Write us for full information and
shipping tags. Address Abston,
Wynne & CO.. No. s South Front ST.,
Memphis, Tenn.
BY some oversight last week a list
OF officers TO hold the election in the
Fourth District (Ramer) was not pub
ilshed. They are as follows: Officer,
Luther Hill; judges, ". II, Crabtree,
W. A. Petree and Elmer Robinson;
|
clerks. Tillman Lawson and Waiter
INethery. Also at Guys: Officer, j.
L. Meeks; judges, j. L. Mitchell, Jr
E. +. Meeks. Vess Mitchell; clerks,
Howard Houston, James Ilamm.
FOR SALE-The Wilson residence
on Fifth street; terms if desired.
call at McNairy Go. Bank. If
The First Quarterly Convention Of
the 4th District Of the Unity Baptist
Sunday School Association, which con-
vened at Mt. Gilead, Sunday, Dec. 6,
was, regardless of the bad, rainy day,
an enthusiastic meeting. Everybody
present seemed to be interested and
much good is believed to be the ulti-
mate result. The next conventi( n
will meet with Gainesville Baptist
church lst Sunday in March, 1915.
We understand parties have been
hunting on our land. Will prosecute
any further trespassing on same.
H. A. & ]. T. WARREN.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
PROMPT Action viii Stop Cough

When you first catch cold (often
indicated BY sneeze or cough break
it at once. The idea that 1T does
not matter often leads to serious
complications. The remedy which
Immediately and easily penetrates the
lining of the throat is the kind de-
manded. DR.. Kings New Discovery
soothes the irritation, loosens the
dlegm. You feel botter at once. 1T
seemed to reach the very spot of my
cough is one of many honest testi-
monials. SOC at your druggist. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
Easy 70 Darker Gray Hair

When your hair turns gray, streaked
with gray, white, faded, brittle. fall
ing out, itching scalp or dandtuff, try
the following: On retiring rub Q-Ban
like a shampoo on nair and scalp. By
morning the gray has disappeart d
and another application or two of
Q-Ban the hair is beautifully darkened
and becomes fluffy, glossy and luxuri-
ant with real hair health. Itching
ard dandruff have stopped. Q-Ban
stops falling hair and promotes its
growth. QRan is not sticky and
messy, and cannot injure the hair OF
scalp. Delightful to use and sure tc
darken hair SO evenly and naturally
no one can tell. Soc for 81 bottle
R"owder Bros. Selmer, Tenn. adj
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
lrl R. Hicks 1915 Almanac

The Rev. Irl R Hicks Almanac, now
ready, grows more popular and useful
With each passing year. 1t is fixed
necessity in homes, shops and CONNER
cial establishments all over this CONT
nent. This famous and valuable year
book on astronomy, storms, weather
and earthquakes should be in every
home and ofIice. Professor Hicks
completes this best issue Of his great
Almanac at the close of his SEVENTEEN
year. The Almanac will be mailed for
35 cents. The Rev. Irl K. Hicks fine
Magazine, Word and Works. is sent
one year, with copy of his Almanac,
for only one dollar. Send fur them Ia
Word and Works Publishing Company,
340l Franklin Ave-, st. Louis, Mo
You will never regret your west
ment. Try it for 1915. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
THE KAlsER's PRAYER
The Latest UItimatum

Written for the Independent by a
st. Louis Typewriter.)
Gott, Colt, dear Colt, attentions
please,
Your bardner Vilhelm's here
Und has word or two to say
Indo your private ear;
So durn away all udders now
Und listen veil to me,
For vat say concerns me much,
Meinself and Shermany..
You know, dear Gott, | vas your
friendt,
Und from mein hour of birth
| quietly letyou rule de Heffen
Vile ruled Der de Earth.
Und ven | toldt mein soldiers
OF by-gone battle days,
| gladly splitIde glory
Und gave you half de praise.
In every way ! tried to prove
Mein heart TO you vas true,
Und only claimed mein honest share
In great deeds dat We do.
You could not hat a better friendt
In Sky. or Land or Sea
Dan Kaiser Wilhelm number two.
De Lord Of Shermany.
So vat | say, dear Colt. is dis,
Dat We should still be friendts
Und you should help to send my foes
To meet DER bitter ends.
If you. dear Colt, will dis me do
I'll nothing ask again,
Und yon und | viii bardners be
Forevermore, Amen.
But listen, Gott, it must be quick
Your help to me you send,
Or else | hat to stop attack
Uad only blay defend.
So four und twenty hours gif
To make de- Allies run
Und put meisafe into mein blace--
De middle Of de sun.
If you do this, I'll do my brit,
I'll tell de world de fact
But if you don't, den | must tink
1t is an hostile act.
Den var at once | will declare
Und in mein anger rise
Und send mein Zepp'in ships to wage
A fight up in de skies.
Dis Ultimatum now, dear Gott,
Is one of many more;
Mein mind is settled up to clean
De whole world off de floor.
Because yoa vas mein bardner, Colt,
An extra chance is giffen;
So help aiTonce, or else I'll be
De Emperor of Heffen.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
| IN I've
CYPRESS CREEK DRAINAGE DIS

In Re
CYPRESS CREEK DRAINAGE DIS
TRICT,
No. 8 in McNairy County, Tenn.
To Will Lea and Lorraine Epps:-
You are hereby notified that Peti.
ton is pending in the above cause in
the County Court of McNairy County,
Tenn, asking for the creation of Q
Drainage District on Cypress Creek
from a point about u miles North OF
Bethel Springs to point just South Of
Selmer. in said County, touching lands
in which each of you has an interest,
and the cause has been set for hearing
before the County Court of McNairy
County, at the Court House in Selmer,
Tenn, on January 9, 1914, at noon, at
which time and place you may be heard
and if you have, or desire to make. any
claims for damages in this behalf you
are required to file the same with the
Clerk of said Court at least three days
before said date set for hearing. BY
order of the Court
Dec. IL, 1914.
NOAH PRINCE, Clerk.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
Stramoline, That Lung Medicine

Where it is known and tried physi-
clans prescribe Stramoline for all
kinds Of lung diseases. 1t is the d.
rect product of the tuberculosis Hos
pital Of Memphis years ago. 1t is
sold on positive guarantee to give
satisfaction and the patient is the
sole Judge. Send for booklet Of tes-
timonials. Large size bottle sent by
Parcels Post for one dollar. Moore
Riggs Chemical Company, 948 Linden
ave., Memphis, Tennessee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
In the District Court Of the United States
Western District Of Tennessee,
Eastern Division.

q. A. Sipes, IN ponLrn+cv
10 the Creditors:
You are hereby notified that the sale
G. A. Sipes, of Adamsville, McNairy
County, tennessee, was duly adjudgec
Bankrupt on the 10th day of December
1914, and that the First meeting of his
creditors will be held in the City Of
jackson, Tenn, on the 2Sth day Of
December, 1914, at One O'Clock, p m.
on saidday, at which time the creditors
may attend, prove their claims, elect q
Trustee, examine the Bankrupt, and
transact all such other business which
may properly come before the said
meeting.
This the 18th dsy Of December, A. d.,
1914.
T. A. LANCASTER,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Il. P. Wood, Selmer, Tenn,
Attorney for the Petitioner.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
Notice Tax Payers

/ will be at the following plac-
es at dates mentioned for the
purpose of collecting taxes.
Please meet me promptly be-
tween the hours of 10 am. and
Bpm.
Stantonville Jan, 16, 1916
Remember that all taxes not
paid by Feb. % are Delinquent
and subject to fines and penalties
as prescribed by law.
Respectfully,
JNo. r. ERWIN.
Trustee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
Selmer People Praise
Simple Mixture


Many in Selmer praise the simple
mixture Of Of bucthorn bark. glycer-
inc, ETC., known as Adler-i-ka. This
remedy is the most Thorough bowel
cleanser ever sold, being used sue
cessfully in appendicitis. One Spoon
full relieves almost Any Case of con.
stipation, sour or gassy stomach
One Minute after you take it the
gases rumble and pass out. Adler-i-
ka cannot grippe. and the Instant &C.
ton is surprising. Browder Bros.
adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
Malaria or (;hiIIs & Fever

Prescription No. 666 is prepared especially
for MALARIA or cHtLLS G. FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
If taken then as tonic the Fever will not
return. Il acts on the liver better than
Calomel and does not grippe or sicken. Csc
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
senath. Mo,

Senath, Mo.
Mr.. T. M. Earnes, Yorkvilie, Tenn.
Dear Sir:-Replying to your favor
of the 4th inst, beg to say that j. r.
Black Medicine Co., Is thoroughly re-
liable and their DR.. Blacks Eye Water
the>most nearly specific for sore eyes
of any remedy ever handled. I sold
nearly two gross last season and did not
have to refund single bottle.
Cancer Drug Store.
Sent by mail on receipt of price, 26c.
Address: ]. R. Black Medicine Com
psny, Manufacturers, Kenuett, Mo.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
Change Of Schedules, Mobile 6
Ohio R. r.

Effective Nov. 22nd. trains will
leave S9lmer, Tenn, as follows:
Northb0und
No. 2 Express Daily 49,. " 800 am.
M. A EkpressDaily " 1926 p m.
M. s Express Daily Nv 4:2l pm.
Southbound
No. | Express Daily .,-....-lv 500 pm.
No. 3 Express Daily " 6:38 am.
M 5 ExpressDaily Nv ll:28 am.
FIR any information regarding
rates and routes apply to j. D. A.
Coleman, Ticket Agent, Mobile &
Ohio r. r.. nr write G. e. Allen. Dis
trict Passenger Agent, Jackson, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18

Twill give rs cents each for all
oossums delivered to me alive and
.ound. J. A. Williams, Bethel Springs.
Term. 70
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
PERSONALS
Nice rugs at Hendrix & Sons.

Nice rugs at Hendrix u Sons.
Prof. Harvey Hodges attended the
meeting of the teachers here Satur-
day.
II you need feed stuff call Bryant,
Richardson & Co.; they have it.
Presiding Elder Freeman will preach
at the Methodist church Sunday
night.
Hendrix & Sons have the nobbiest
line Of neekwear ever.
Postmaster. G. A. Sipes, of Adams
vile. spent Monday and Tuesday in
the county's capital.
Don't fail to see the nice plaster
figures and statuary at Hendrix &
Sons.
Atty. M. +. 0zier, Of Henderson,
was here on professional business
Wednesday. He says they goS rid of
Hooper, and next time will get rid of
Wilson.
Telephone your orders to Bryant &
=
Richardson; they have everything
you want and will deliver it quick.
W. T. Walker, from Lawton, was a
caller Wednesday for some stationery.
He is,a writer for agricultural papers
with 8 view Of magazines in tho fu-
ture.g
The best candies that can be bought
for the money are found at Uncle
Bob Stiles store.
Rev. ]. B. Carpenter, of Memphis,
will preach at the Presbyterian church
next Sunday, at 2.30 at Bethesda and
at night at Bethel. Everyone invited
to attend these services.
We have the apples, oranges and
nuts Of different kinds and we want
to let them 60. Come on boys.
Goodrum & Stiles.
J. D. Baker, the office manager of
the McNairy County Land Co., is
taking optious on a large number Of
tracts. He is crowded with enquiries
for land and wants to get out large
list to send to all enquirers at once.
Call and see him.
For your Xmas cakes 60 to Good
rnm & Stiles; they have the finest
cakes made.
Miss Minnie Smith returned Sun
day from an extended visit to her
sister in Memphis.
County Court Chairman Geo. Pra-
ther, Of Ramer, was here Monday.
He thinks in many districts no cleo
tion will be held on the %, because
there is no pay in it to those serving.
Indian Runner ducks for sale. APP
ply at this Office. Andrew Hamilton.
We have celery, cranberriea, cocoa
nuts and everything good and fresh in
the way Of Christmas specialties for
sale cheap. Bryant, Richardson &
Co.
D. c. Griswell, from the Seven
teenth district, Was a caller Monday
He is an advocate of the stock law
because he says fences are so bad
crops cannot be made another year
with stock at large.
Thu right place to buy your Christ
mas ctndies. cakes, raisins, nuts, ap-
pies. or .nges, and in fact evervthi g
good to eat. il at our store. Bryan t,
Richardson & Co.
Tie High School Literary Society
will debate on Friday night, Dec. Is,
the following question: Resolved tfat
i pesceable annexation of Mexico to
the Uoited States would be aGvanta-
gtous to both nations. Paul Turner and
N il Yarbors siim; Estell Ferguson
and Eva Hurley deny.
We wish to thank the public foI
their past fsyors shown Us ia The was
5 s-eade dnsihg The past year and IN
~ 9 y.sis ap5'Gs 'hs Ae''
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18

5 or 6 doses of 666 will cure any
case of Fever or ChiIls. P.ice, Is
cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
SAND BOX

me weather 10 llSCen 10 CnGlT
final squeal ABOUT the only
benefit the war is to Americans,
they will learn where certain
countries are, which they could
not have told before; but the
names give US crooked jaws......
We now believe Villa is the best
material Mexico has for ruler. !.
49,. There are more stranded
laborers in the North than was
ever known before, as the direct
result of manufactures being
closed by free trade legislation.
....... About a dozen
recent converts joined the Meth
odist church Sunday. ....... The
improvements on the Presbyteri-
an church has been stopped by
the bad weather........ A car load
Of cattle sold at East St. Louis
last week for $11.00 per hundred
on foot 1t Is said so many
mules and horses died on the
voyage that no more will be
bought here for the war. ....... j.
S. Beasley has resigned as a
me .nber Of the prison commission
and T. 3. Johnston has been APP
pointed to fill his unexpired
term ........ They are sending a
couple Of cruisers to watch at
each end of the canal, to pre-
serve the neutrality of the big
ditch. =. 1t looks like a small
bluff for Carranza to notify
Uncle Sam not to fire across the
line in defense of our citizens be-
ling killed by shots from the
| Mexican side. ...... Only one more
battleship to sink off the coast OF
! South America. ...... Don't forget
the election next Tuesday, and
Hook at your fences as you go 80.
The judges in Memphis are
|pushing with injunctions the sa-
looms to the wall. .......The Ger
mans win, or the allies, accord
ing to the language the report is
| in ........We think the exploiting
by officials as to the strength of
our navy is not in harmony with
the true course to pursue. .,...
Everyone is for the government,
but not every one by jugfull
approves the present administra-
tons way Of running things.
How do the people like licking
a stamp to go on almost every
written piece of paper...... 1t is
said the school at Purdy is doing
swimmingly. Mrs. w. M. Rule
man has moved there to take the
musical department $500. We will
issue the Independent on Christ
mas day, and then take the usual
weeks rest.... .....It is said that
that cousin Cd who tried to kiss
Bryan is crazy. He is the crazy
duck, unless she was snaggly
toothed and a snuff dipper........,
The Selmer Central High School
is soon to have installed water
works at a cost of $780,.
Peace on earth and good will to
men" won't work this year on
the firing lines. ...... Trustee Err
win ended his round of tax col
Letting Wednesday at Corinth.
He says collections have been
reasonably good. ......,.T The bulb
bobbing around A. above Tuesday
morning was quite impressive.
We have but few down and
ou.s in McNairy, and were it not
for all being long on cotton and
short on cash, we would be as
coy as a coon in his den,........
Lay aside the dollar or so you
owe the Independent and send to
US Christmas week, and save be-
ing dunned by a stltement.........
Snarnrihs hackhnncs and SANS
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18

5 or 6 doses 666 viii break any
case Of Fevsr or Chills. Price, 2F
cents,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
8 Percent MONEY s Percent

Loans may be obtained for any pur
pose on acceptable Real Estate secur-
ity; liberal privileges; correspondence
solicited. a. G. Agency Company,
567 Gas. Electric Bldg Denver, Colo.
445 Pierce Blig, St. Louis.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-12-18
Notice for Hunters

All parties are hereby forbidden tt
hunt any kind of game on the enclos
ures Of all er any Of US, under penal
ty Of prosecution.
G. B. STEADMAN,
A B. ]. HAWKINS,
GILES SMITH,
L. H. PRATHER,
L. M. FRATAER,
26 j. C. GILBERT.