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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Professional Courtesy.

Two Texas doctors met on the
street
II feel sorry for you. You ought
not to be out in this kind of weather.
You are sick man." said DR.. Blister,
81 am not feeling very WELL" re-
piled DR.. Soonover.
What doctor is treating your"
II am prescribing for myself"
you shouldn't do that. You are
liable to be arrested for attempted
suicide"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Some Bootless Remarks.

The whole-souled fellow Is not half
80 likely to go on his uppers as the
half-souled ones. The former is usu-
ally better heeled and doesn't peg out
and leave fellow in the lurch when
he finds 1t necessary to revamp his
fortunes after business affairs have
run counter to his desires. -
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

expected to have to
undergo an opera
ton, but the first
b ottle / took of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
v eg . table Com
pound relieved meof
the pains in my side
and I continued its
use until / became
regular and free
from pains. / had
asked several doc
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
A Puzzler.

An American woman made the as.
cent of Vesuvius recently with, a
small party which included Mrs.
Cook, widow of the famous tourist
manager, The display within the era
ter was unusually fine, which the
American at dinner smilingly attrib-
uted to the presence of Mrs. Cook.
After several moments Of silence, two
Englishmen exclaimed in one breath,
But how could they manage that?"
Youths Companion.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
supernulty.

'You never admit having made q
mietAkss'
Whats the use?" asked Senator
sorghum. When ! make mistake,
there are always plenty Of people to
talk about 1t without my joining n"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
SURE clue.

Doctor. Is your patient sure you
can cure him by your new method"
How did you know my patient was
not 4 woman
Il heard that you were going to try
the silence care
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Complicated Courtesles.

II tried to apologize to my wife,"
said Mr. Meekton, but it was con.
fusing."
'Why?"
Every time tried to say anything
she insisted on saluting back. word for
word"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
lndlct Banker.

Paris, Ky.-Thirty.two indictments
were returned here against George H.
Alexander, president Of the George H.
Alexander & Co. bank, which failed
recently. The banks indebtedness IL
placed at about 100000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

HEADACHE AND BILIOUS ATTACKS
Caused by Malaria removed by the use
OF Elixir Babek cure for such ailments.
fered very much for some time with
Malarial Fever. elixir Babek' has
cured US perfectly, so that we enjoy at
present the best Of health."-yacob Eb-
eriy, FAIRFAX Court House. va.
by Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew-
ski & Co., Washington, d. C.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
EIuB-MY-TlsM

VIII cure your Rheumatism and al
kinds Of aches and ns--Neuralgia.
Cfamps, Collie. Sprains, Bruises. Cuts
Old Sores. Burns, etc. Antiseptic
Anodyne, Price 25c.--Ady.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Practically So.

Eddie, what's the matter? Fall?"
mo, l tried to hang some pictures
and stood some dictionaries on q Ia
BILE and they slipped from under me.n
Words failed you, l suppose
Judge.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
No. Slx.sIXTY.SIX

This Is prescription prepared es.
pecially for Malaria or chiIIs and
Fever. Five or six doses will break
any case. and If taken then as a tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
l4ard 20 Understand.

Y can understand how we got along
w1lNout wireless, or electric light, or
III telephone" said the society bud
visit" II
s'But how did We ever get along
without the tango 49, Louisville Cour-
iersJournal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic IL equally valuable as a
General Tonic because il contains the
wen known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. It acts ON the. Liver. Drives
ont Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up Il, Whole System. so cents
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Stationery Talk.

Il like your address," said the pos
tage-stamp to the envelope.
IF It were not for my address
don't suppose you would be stuck on
me-" replied the envelope.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Trlbulatlon.

He-Darling, why are you so sad?
She (gulping down a sob)-Oh,
dearest, was just thinking this will
be our last evening together until
tomorrow night!-Puck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
whore the Adaae 10 True.

a6b9nG-I attended q spiritualistic
seanco last night and the spirit OF
my hthsr appeared.
Grymes You should remember that
Sousarnnces are deceptive.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
THAR Flrst rhouuhts.

Wine Drummer Ito widow of dead
customer, composer)-May / ask
how old your husband was when he
died?
Widow-Only forty Who know
how much more he might have done
Wine Drummer-Ah, yes-and II we
calculated 1t at only hundred bottles
a year!-Fliegende Batter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
or Course Not.

4 found a letter in your coat pocket
that you had not mailed"
is that all you found in my coat?"
That Is all there was in it."
I "Oh, no it's not,
What else I'd like to know
"a rip under the sleeve, but, of
course, you were not looking for any
think like that
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Easily Accomplished.

Judge Harrington, when leader of
the opposition In the New Brunswick
legislature, representing the county of
Westmoreland, was once delivering a
vigorous address in the house against
some measure Of the government, then
led by Mr.. Blair.
"Oh, that my constituents in West
moreland could hear me now" .ex-
claimed the opposition leader in vio-
lent tones
Mr. Blair motioned to an attendant.
open the windows" he said.
A woman's idea of saving money IL
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
sHAKE1Nro yoUR sucEs

Aliens Foot Ease, the Antiseptic powder for Tired
Tender, swollen nervous feet. Gives rest ard
comfort. Makes dancing delight Sold everywhere,
26c. Don't accept any substitute. For FREE sam
pie, address Allen 8. Olmsted, lie Roy, n Y. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Accounting for Expense.
Re1d--I understand that golf enthu.
snsts In Massachusetts yearly spend
about $500. 900 on the game.
Greene-Gsel They must put away
lot or Scotch!
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Cures Old Sores, Cher Remedies Won't Cure

The worst cases, no matter Of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful old reliable DR..
Porser's Antiseptic Healing OIL II relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time 75e. Soc. si.oo
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

And much Of the charity that begins
at home lie too feeble to cross tho
street.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
HOW WOMEN
AVOID
OPERATIONS
By Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Cleveland, Ohio my left side
panied me 90 for several years that
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Az to Jones,

Jones puts his watch under his
pillow nights"
II notice he likes to sleep over
time"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

New York Amusements.
Ind fou have good time in New
Work r
"0reat We paid IS each for 81
3eatn fol q show that wasn't worth
10 cents.Y
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Not 10 Re Doubted.

Beauty is only skin Deep"
That may be, but it's the best skin
game going"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNGYSQlOOL
LESSON

By o. E. SELLERS, Director of Even.
ing Department The Moody Bible Insti-
tute OF Chicago.)
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
LESSON FOR JUNE Fl
THE GREAT REFUSAL.

LESSON TExT-Mark 10:17-31.
GOLDEN TExT@"Ye cannot serve Cod
and mammon." Luke 1913 Read also
entire verse.)
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

A woman's idea of saving money IL
to have things charged.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Call on Celebration.

Petersburg, Va.-Plans for celebrat.
ing the fiftieth anniversary of the bat.
tie Of the Crater, July 80, were aban-
doned. No reason was given for the
decision by the local camp, Sons Of
Confederate Veterans.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20

The Intelligencer is authorized
20 announce the candidacy Of
Henry j. Thomas for the office
cf Recorder of Deeds of Lafay-
cite county, subject to the action
of the democratic primary, Aug
ust 4, 1914. Mr.. Thomas comes
from a dyed-in-the-woOl demo
cratic family, and is in every
way qualified to the discharge
the duties of the office to which
he aspires. He is a man of the
strictest integrity, and can be re-
lied upon in any contingency to
do his whole duty.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20
WayerlY Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester G. Slusher
announce the birth of a son,
Saturday. February IA, 1914.
Miss Birdie Thogmorton is Wis
ting friends in Grand Pass.
Miss Florence Cauthorne was
in Kansas City last week.
The w. C. Y. U. will meet
" ednesday afternoon, February
.25, with Mrs. Blanche Corder.
S. j. White went to Kansas
city Friday to spend a few days.
Mrs. Arthur Robertson spent
one day last week with Mrs. Mel
son Fletcher at Grand Pass.
Miss Willie Vanderlin returned
Saturday from Blackwater where
she has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. B. H.. Neideriohn,
Mrs. William II. Burnette is
spending the week with her
daughter, Mrs. John Larkin, near
Corder.
Mrs. j. II. Crosswhite and
daughter, Miss Rebekah, spent
last week in Kansas City.
James L. Motto visited rela-
trves in Sweet Springs last week.
Miss Gertie Poynter returned
to her home in Odessa Sunday
after a short visit with her Sis
ter, Mrs. Fred Bray.
Mrs. G. W. Rucker went to
Kansas City Thursday after q
short stay in this city.
Born, Tuesday, February IS
1914, to Mr. and Mrs. John Lar
kin, of Corder, a son.
Mrs. N. j. Gordon went t
Kansas City Monday to spen'
the week.
William Zeysing and VIII,
visited relatives in Malta Benz
last week.
Collin Davis returned to Kan
sas City Friday after a shor
risit with his parents, Mr.. anC
Mrs. John II. Davis.
The fifth number of the lee
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20
H~igginsville Saturday.

Higginsville Saturday.
Miss Leila Kleinschmidt was a
Higginsville shopper Saturday.
Mrs. Berry See and daughter,
Mrs. VIM. Schulz, visited in Hig-
ginsville Saturday.
Miss Elma Blase was a passen-
ger to Higginsville Tuesday.
Miss Louise Ernestmeyer of
Kansas City visited Willis Set
tley and family here the last
Of the week.
Miss Elizabeth Rhodes, who
is teaching near Dover, visited
relatives here the last of the
week.
Misses Exzine and Elizabeth
Kramer, and Bessie Ernestmeyer
attended the "Tom Thumb
Wedding" in Alma Tuesday
night.
A birthday party was given at
1.-THE home of B. T. M in
htnor of the 21st birthday of his
son, Maurice, Saturday night
Games were played and refresh
, ments were served during thu
evening. The crowd left at
late hour wishing Maurice many
happy returns of the day.
Miss Rosine Young of Hig
ginsville visited here Sunday.
Leonard Kramer and Harr!
Holscher visited in Dover Sun
day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20
Corder News.

Henry Holscher and daughter,
Miss Irene, visited Mrs. Holscher,
who is in the hospital in Kansas
City Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fox visit
ed in Alma Saturday.
Mrs. Sweeney of Marshall
was here ON business Thursday.
Mrs. Lewis Dean, who has been
in the hospital, was brought home
Sunday. We are glad to have
her back with us again.
The contest of the Y. P. B.
closed lust Tuesday night with
Miss Annie May Darnell's side
winning. The losing side will
entertain with a banquet at the
Woodmen's hall Thursday night.
Miss Ethel Slusher of Lex
Iington visited here Sunday.
Norwood Richardson of Mar
shall is visiting here this week.
Miss Naomi Kramer, who
teaches school near Dover, visit
I'd here the last of the week.
Miss Helen Cole of Dove, Wis
tied friends here Saturday and
Sunday.
Homer Miller of Higginsville
and Dutch Eagan of Dover
visited Preston Rhodes Saturday
and Sunday.
Misses Naomi, Exzine and
Elizabeth Kramer and Bessie Err
nestmeyer were passengers to
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20

NJ. T. Slusher returned TO his
home in Monte Vista, Colorado,
Wednesday evening after a visit
here with relatives.
Joe MCDANIEL went to st.
Louis Wednesday evening for a
few days on business.
Joe Afford went to st. Louis
Wednesday night for a few days
en- business.
Miss Katherine Dudley Of Cen
trial College went to Kansas
City Wednesday night for a few
days visit.
Mrs. Nice Sill of Versailles
Mo, arrived Wednesday nigh
for a visit here with her son, Pa
lner Sill.
Eugene Weber went to Kansa
City yesterday to spend tn
day on business.
Harry Davis went to Kansa
City yesterday to attend tn
Automobile Show.
Mrs. A. W. ClemmOns went t
Marshall yesterday for a fey
days visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, that letters
Of Administration on the estate of
Annie Chamberlain deceased, were
granted to the undersigned on the
18th day Of February, 1914, by the
Probate Court Of Lafayette County,
Missouri. All persons having claims
against said estate are required to
exhibit them for allowance to the
undersigned within six months after
the date Of said letters or they may
be ~precluded from any benefit Of said
estate; and IL such claims be not ex-
hibited within one year from the date
Of the last insertion Of this publica-
ton they will be forever barred.
This 18th day OF February, 1914.
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN,
2-20-x5 Administrator.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20

ture courses was given at the
Presbyterian church Monday ev-
pning, February 16.
Rev. J. w. Smith of Kansas
City filled his regular appoint
ment here last Sunday morning
and evening at the Baptist
church.
Miss Ogda McGrew return
ed Saturday from a short visit
with B. H. Ne,derjohn and fam
lily in Blackwater
Mrs. Decker and daughter,
Miss Velma, left Thursday for
their home in Otterville after a
six weeks visit with Mrs. j. A.
Allison.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B, Slusher
viii entertain the EpwOrth Lea
que at their home Saturday ev-
ching, February 81, 1914.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given. that letters
testamentary on the estate Of Rufus
Young deceased, were granted to the
undersigned on the 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1914, by the Probate Court Of
Lafayette County, Missouri. All per
sons having claims against said es-
tate are required to exhibit them for
allowance to the undersigned within
six months after the date OF said
letters, or they may be ~precluded
from any benefit of said estate; and
u such claims be not exhibited with
In one year from the date OF the
last insertion of this publication they
win be forever barred.
This 10th day OF February, 1914.
JACKSON BRADLEY,
1-2O-xb Executor.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20

John Xix went to Kansas {
Wednesday to spend the day
business.
Q. A. Keith went to Alma "
nesday to spend the day
legal business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20
There Is a Farm for You in
the Great Pacific Northwest

Put yourself in a position to take advantage of the opportunities
now open IN rapidly developing Oregon, Washington and British
Columbia Farmers, hortcultursts, dairymen. poultry raissrs are
wanted.
Inc purpose and aim OF this Bureau is to give authen ic, reliable
information regarding the Pacific Coast country. We have booklets
on Tnlamook, Coos Bay, Jackson County, Oregon City, Ashland,
Portland, Oregon and Grays Harbor, Seattle, Tacoma and other
communities in Washington.
Send ten cents in stamps to cover hostage, and we will send YOU
one of these booklets, answer your questions and forward a sampIe
copy Of SUNSET MAGAZINE, the monthly guide and textbook of
the homeseeker and settler.
SUNSET MAGAZINE SERVICE BUREAU, SanFranciscO, California
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20

Judge Zach w. Wright went to
Alma Wednesday to spend the
day on business.
Mrs. W. H. Chiles vent to
Kansas City Wednesday for q
Few days visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20

Frank Howe went to Kansas
City Wednesday to spend the
cay on business.
Capt. II. L. Slusher went to
Kansas City Wednesday to
SPEND the day.
II. Y, Phillips went to Kansas
City Wednesday to spend the
cay.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20
Read This.

The Lexington IntOlligencer
gether with the WOman's WOr
Home Life, Green's Fruit Gre
er and Farm Life one year
for only $1.ls.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20
For Sale.

Both S. G. and R. G. R. 1. R,
Cockerels, hens and pullets. Gall
phone 447.
MRS. John B. G
Lexington, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Johnson
e Dallas, Texas, went to Boon
Vile Wednesday for a visit
With relatives.
W. H. McNeel went to Sedalia
Wednesday for a few days on
business.
Miss Lee Meng went to Lin
coin, Nebraska, Wednesday even
Ing for an extended visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20

Issued weekly on Fridays, Subscrip-
ton S.00 per year. payable strictly in
advance.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20

We are authorized to announce
GEORGE w. BATES
as a candidate for County Clerk, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party at the primary election Tues
day, August 4, 1914.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20
We are authorized to announce

as a candidate for County Clerk, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party at the primary election Tues
day, August 4, 1914.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20
Chr q xtnBtnn Jutplltgrnrrr

A. W. ALLEN, Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-02-20
ANNOUNCEMENT
We are authorized to announce
ZACH w WRIGHT
We are authorized to announce

FRANK L. GARTER
as a candidate for County Clerk, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party at the primary election Tues
day, August 4, 1914.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-18
TROUBLE u
ENDED BY HYONIEI.
One Inexpensive, Easily Used and
Most Effective Remedy.

Surely try Hyomei, natures harm
less remedy for catarrh, colds, asth-
ma. bronchitis, or Group Of childish
2 treatment that not only gives quick
and lasting benefit. but is pleasant to
use, nd so certain Z OF results that
Wells-Haymaker Company sell II on
the "Nc-cure-no-pay' plan.
Hyomei is not a cure-aIl, but a
specific for distressing eatarrh and
similar ailments affecting the nose,
throat and bronchial tubes. 1t does
not drug the system. You breathe
Hyomei so that its antiseptic medica-
ton at once caches the irritated and
diseased mucous membrance, heals
and sootiles the sore spots. drives out
the poison, and restores health to the
delicate tissues.
You can get a Hyomei outfit, which
contains inhaler and bottle Of LIQUID.
at any drug store it's not expensive.
Put twenty drops Of Hyomei into the
Inhaler and breathe 1t q few times
during the day. There is no treat
ment SO satisfying for It instantly
opens the stopped-up air passages
you breathe freely, the unclean dis
charges from the nose stop, and dull
headaches vanish-even the worst
cases respond quickly.
Mothers should always have Hyo-
mel handy for use IN case OF Group.
and colds of the little ones. 1t sorely
gives quick relief. advertisement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-18
Florence Campbell, and H. B. Good
win and Cora Stump.
Louis Dallago was indicted for an
unlawful assault upon Otto Corral.
| TIERS
Unclaimed at the Local Post
Office Are Advertised by
Postmaster.

z A list Of unclaimed letters adver.
ttised here November 16 is as fol
lows:
Miss selya Allen. Mrs. John AID.
ans.
BENJAMIN Barker, B. T. Brown
Miss NJ. G. Britton. Mrs. F. w. Bar
ker. Belle Brent, Jack Brown, q. E
Baxter.
Noah E. Cornell, Miss Eva Collins
Bryan Criss, Miss Helen Cooper
Miss Ethel Grimm. Mrs. Pete Con.
nell, 4. G. Curtis.
Miss Chloe Dye. Clark briggs
Mrs. Ellen Dannel. j. r. Downs. w
F. Dayids.
Miss Louise Elite. Miss Pearl
Edgell.
Mrs. A. NJ Fredlocls. J. L. Fogg
J. w. Fletcher. Mrs. NJ. 2. Farmer
Miss Maggie Farnsett S
Gnes ellis. j. n. Green. j.. b
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