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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Remove Old Shamrock Mast.

The mast of Sir Thomas Lipton's
yacht Shamrock Ill, which has stood
as flagstaff in front of the Brewster
building In Long Island city for the
last four years, will shortly be re-
moved to one of the parks Of the Dor
ough to make way for the Greensboro
plaza station of the dual subway. The
removal of the great staff will be no
easy task. 1t is embedded in rs feet
of solid concrete. This cannot be blast
ed away without injuring the pole. An
effort will be made to raise the whole
mass and then break away the con-
crete.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
UncIe's Criticism.

Suavely pertinent is the criticism of
age. Old Mr.. Blank, who was the
guest of gay grandniece at Newport,
had watched her on her social round
for a month.
One day, Unexpectedly, she said to
him: "Well, Uncle' Dan, what do you
think of 1t all?"
My DEAR" he said, after delicate
pause, / am constantly reminded of
the sage saying of clever French
man: Life would be quite bearable
if it were not for its pleasures. -
Youths Companion.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
MRS. SHELTON Is BURIED.
Noted Woman Laid to Rest at
Somerville.

Noted Woman Laid to Rest at
Somerville.
Somerville.-In the peace and quiet
of the city's cemetery there was laid
to rest one of Fayette county's old and
honored inhabitants. Mrs. Mary Coop
er Shelton was So years old and had
lived the greater part of her life in
Somerville.
In ante-bellum days she and her hus-
band, who died many years ago, were
prominent figures in the social life of
the county. She had seen her children
and her children's children bear their
par. in the drama of life. Two daugh.
tiers, Mrs. Robert Montgomery of jack
son, Tenn, at whose house she died,
and Mrs. Ernest Williams of Fayette
county, together with many grandchil.
dren, survive her.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
STOPS NUISANCE LAW.

Chattanooga. Operations of the
nuisance law in Chattanooga were
stopped, at least until adjudication by
the United States Supreme Court, by
the permanent Injunction against At
torney-Geperal Frank M. Thompson
granted by Chancellor T. M. McCon-
nell. BY the terms of the decree the
state is forever enjoined here from
proceeding against saloonists under
the nuisance act of the last legislature.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

Puck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
LID ON THE NAVY VESSELS.

At midnight, June 30. Secretary Dan
iers dry sdict went into effect, and
John Barle,corn walked the plank of
the American battieship. The event
was one of interest, say the press dis
patches. especially on the vessels in
Mexican waters. On board the New
York, July 4. was held the first dry
smoker. Soft drinks were served.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
LIQUOR TRAFFIC AND NATION.

The total amount OF revenue re-
ceivef from the liquor traffic, includ-
ing duties on imports, is less than
$35O.000,O00 annually.
The cost of the traffic to the nation
$4,000, 100000. or over $14 for every
revenue dollar received.
The raw material Of the saloon Is
the boy.
Its finished product is the drunk
ard.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
One of the Exactino Professions.

A woman living in a remote Ozark
nefghborhood met her neighbor COM
ing along the road.
Morning, Miss Hutchins. How be
your she said blithely. Il hear your
husbands cousin is going to teach the
school this year. Is that SOP
"Oh, Lordy, no." replied the other
with touch of scorn. "She amt had
enough learnin' for that! Kansas
City Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Tact.

What makes you limit the weather
forecast to the word fair SO fire.
quently?"
1--WE want to show little TACT" re.
piled the climate expert. 1.-THE word
fair is pleasant and reassuring, and
we want to keep the idea of sunshine
and skies OF blue prominent without
dwelling on the temperature"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
SHERIFF PREVENTS LYNcHINo.
Negro Suspected of Criminal Assault
MIas,naA

Negro Suspected of Criminal Assault
on Woman.
Nashville.-Prompt action by Sheriff
Longhurst Of Davidson County pre-
vented the lynching of negro sus-
pected of criminal assault on a 27-
year-old white woman. The negro was
seized by a posse of citizens and taken
to the woman's home. She failed to
positively identify him, but declared
that If he was the guilty man she
wanted to stay and see him killed. The
mob was preparing to kill the negro
when large force of deputy sheriffs
arrived from Nashville and took charge
of the prisoner. The negro was later
released for lack of identification.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
$1,000 REWARD OFFERED.

Murfreesboro.-R. B. Altman has in.
creased the reward offered for the
party who shot Miss Annie Miller of
Christiania from ambush while return
ing from church on the evening of
Aug. 20 in company with her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Altman,
near Woodbury.. Mr.. Altman offered
$500 reward for the capture of the
would-be assassin Immediately after
the deed and he has now increased the
sum to $1,000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Ownership.

When you speak of government
ownership, you mean that the govern
ment should own everything"
mo, sir" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax.
Il mean that some live, enterprising
men ought to get together and own
the government"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Our LANGUAGE.

1t had been heated discussion, but
1t wound up with laugh when, in
the group. Doctor Shurovit retorted
decidedly.
But it is true, for all that, that
that that that that man used was not
an adverb. Judge.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10 L. Batey
has announced the appointment of the
following deputies: Juranda Logan of
the old third district, Jasper Smith of
the old first district, Hammet Hurt of
Chapel Hill and John Batey ofdMoores-
Vile.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
How He Won.

II can't understand why have failed
to get situation. 1 have called at
a dozen places and have shown my
diploma to all the men who employ
help"
Il got a job the first place / struck"
THAT is certainly piece OF luck.
Your diploma is exactly like mine"
Il didn't show the boss my diploma.
I told him to feel my muscle"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
NEVER HAD A CHILL

Alter TAKING ELIAIH BABEK
"My little daughter, 10 years old, suffered
nearly q year with chills and fever, most of the
time under the DOCTORS care. ! was discour-
aged and a friend advised me to try Elixir
Babek. gave 1t to her and she has never had
a chill since. 1t completely cured her" Mrs,
Cyrus Helms, 302 4 ST. N. E., Washington, d. @.
Elixir Babek 80 cents all druggists or by
Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczewski Co.,
Washington, d. G.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
A Matter of Duty.

Didn't you promise at the altar to
love, honor and obey this MANI" asked
the judge, sternly.
Eyes, your honor, but made a
mental reservation that If he ever
needed discipline l would supply it."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
LIQUOR IS POURED
into CUMBERLAND
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH
OF BOOZE is GIVEN TO
THE FISHES.
MOVE UNDER NUISANCE ACT
Six Dray Loads of Assorted Wet
Goods confiscated and Poured
Into River-Bottles Are
All Opened.
Nashville.

ANoohfAiiO.
Six huge dray loads of assorted liq-
uors were poured into the Cumberland
river by the receivers in the nuisance
cases, acting under the direction of
Aust & McGugin, special attorneys for
the state, employed by Gov. Hooper to
prosecute the cases.
The liquor poured ranged in quality
nll the way from mean "bust-head"
whisky and plain domestic beer up to
absinthe and fine brandies and cor
dials. There were more than sixty
sbarrels of bottled beer, several barrels
4of whisky and eight cases of absinthe,
sbesides smaller quantities of other LID
uors. 1t was valued at several thou
sand dollars.
The liquors, which filled four stor-
age rooms in the First National bank
building, were hauled to the wharf and
there the barrels were opened up, the
bottles opened and the liquor allowed
to run out into the river. Although
score of willing hands were busy open
ing the bottles, it required the greater
part of an afternoon to complete the
job Of opening the huge stock. The
bottles were gathered up and placed
back In the barrels, to be sold to the
junk men to help meet the expenses
of the cases.
The work was under the direction
Of Receivers Littel Rust, Richard
Dews, John Cate and e. j. Hamilton
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Expenslve siahtseeino.

you visited Naples?"
Eyes"
II presume you noticed how blue
the bay was?"
"Oh, yes. And my wife noticed how
blue l was after paying our hotel bill"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
sure Death.

can attachment for pianos to pre-
vent mice entering through the pedal
openings has been invented" said the
daughter.
Cant see what good that is" said
the father. Might as well kill EN-
that way as any other"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
MISLEADING STATEMENTS.

In regard to brewing advertise
ments claiming that doctors advise
people to drink beer. l think such
statements harmful and untruo.--Hen-
ry jackson. M. D.. Harvard Medical
School.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
L-Iaht.

Skids-What kind Of work do you
think he's suited for?
Skittles-I think he'd make good
stage hand at a moving picture the
ater-Puck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
EAS-IT

Is absolutely GUARANTEED by your
DRUGGIST to relieve any Headache from
Mental Worry or 0verwork, Indigestion
Pains, Heartburn, Collie, Cramps, or Tooth
ache. Your money back if you want it.
Contains NO Opiate. Ask Your Druggist
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Expert az Both Ends.

Elsie-Say, remember the days when
we girls were at boarding school to-
gether and how Rose could stand on
her head to the envy of us all?
PEARL most certainly do; what of
1t?
Elsie-Nothing, except Rose is easily
the best dancer In our tango set
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
How To Give ouinIne To Children

FEBRILINE is the trademark name given to an
improved Quinine. II Is Tasteless Syrup pleas
ant to take and does not disturb the stomach
Children take II and never know it Is Quinine.
Also especially adapted to adults who cannot
take ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseste nor
cause nervousness nor ringing In the head. Try
II the next time you need Quinine for any pur-
pose. Ask for a-ounce original package. The
name FEBRILINE Is blown In bottle. as cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Prof. pitts Elected.

Fayetteville. = The many Fayette-
vile friends of Prof. Rufus Knox Pitts
are gratified tc learn of his recent ap-
pointment as president of Dixie Col
lege at Cokeyille, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
IN ALL our
NlEI:IGHDORHOOD
There Is Hardly A Woman
Who Does Not Rely Upon
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.
Princeton, III had inflammation,
hard headaches in the back of my neck

ana q weakness all
caused by fem ale
trouble, and I took
Lydia E. Pinkham' 8
V e G e ia BILE Com
pound with such ex-
cellent results that I
am now feeling fine.
/ recommend tn 9
Compoundand praise
it to all. / shall be
G lad to have you
nl1htish IN ~ latte~
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
The Riped.

Can you advance me 5000 marks,
Isaacs? My rich old uncle has one
foot in the grave, you know"
Yes, but what is he doing with
the r?'-Fliegende Blaetter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
FALSE BELIEF.

Nothing is more false than the be-
Lief that the dislodgment Of other al
coholic drinks by beer viii diminish
the destructive Influences OF alcohol
isrs.--Prof. @. NJ Won Bunge, M. d.
Basic, Switzerland.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Baxter Seminary Opens.

The fall semester of Baxter Semi.
nary, located at Baxter, opened with
the largest attendance in it's history.
The enrolment represents all of the
adjoining counties.
Lesr Beer, More Snuff.
A large falling off in beer stamps
hut a big increase in snuff stamps is
shown in the internal revenue report
for August, 1914, as compared with
August of last year. Beer stamp col.
lections decreased from sS2,095 tc
$10,660.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Enthusiastic for Rye.

The Democrats OF Dresden met and
organized what will be known as the
Central Rye Club of Weakley County.
II Is the purpose Of this club to per
Acct an organization that will cover
the entire county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
: STRUCK BY TRAIN.
Little Boy Is Seriously Hurt a
Burns.

Burns. Passengers train No. ran
down Austin, the three-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hawkins, at
Bakers Works, three miles east Of this
place. DR.. ]. e. Mathis was on the
train and attended the victim, who can
scarcely recover, as the skull is
crushed in. and the face split open
and large wound in the abdomen,
aside from bruises.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Mo. SlX-SlXTY-SlX

This is prescription prepared es.
pecially for Malaria or chllls and
Fever. Five or six doses will break.
any case, and if taken then as tonic;
the fever will not return. 25c.-Adv4
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Experience of a Nurse.

IAPChlCuCC VI a NuTS6s
Poland, N. Yin my experience as a
nurse certainly think Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is great
medicine. I wish all women with fe-
male troubles would take it. took it
when passing through the Change Of
Life with great results and always re-
commend the Compound to all my pa
tients if l know of their condition in
time. win gladly do all / can to help
others to know of this great medicine.
Mrs. HORACE NEWMAN, Poland, Her
kimer Co., N. Y.
If you are III do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Ifyou wantspecial advice write
Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co..
(cOnfidentiaD Lynn, Mass.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Fair plant Damaged.

Fire was discovered at the grounds
of the Sequatchie Valley Fair Asso.
citation and before It was under control
eight of the stables were totally de-
stroyed, together with several panels
of fencing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
piles Cured in 6 to "a DAYS

Your druggist will refund money II PAZo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case Of Itching,
Blind. Bleeding or ProtrudinQ Piles in to "A days
The first application gives Ease and Rest. SOC
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Judoina bY Appearanees.

Rather stunning looking widow,
eh?"
Yes. Her heels are so high, her
spirits can't be very low"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Needed implement.

Quiet Spoken Customer-You keep
everything for the piano?
Salesman-Yes, sir. We do, sir.
Quiet Spoken Customer-Give me
an ax!-Puck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Thew Certainly Do.

Gabe-Why do they say that the
ghost walks on pay day?
Steve-Because that's the day our
spirits rise.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

People laugh at the newlyweds and
thereby conceal their envy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
stork Loses Out.

In the monthly report for July By
DR.. H. H. Shoulders, State Registrar of
Vital Statistics, ii is shown that in
only four counties during that month
did the deaths exceed the births. These
counties were: Davidson, with 27S
deaths to 257 births; Maury, with 66
deaths to So births; Rutherford, with
l5 deaths to A births, and Shelby
county, with 346 deaths to 305 births.
In all the other counties there were
more births than deaths, save in Van
Buren, county, where tie game result
ed between the Stork and the Grim
Reaper, the score being each.
Taking the state as a whole, the
births almost doubled the deaths, there
being 4,443 against 2,6S5. Much in
teresting data is given by DR.. Shout
ders in the preface to his July report.
which is as follows:
I'VE herewith submit report Of the
Bureau of Vital Statistics for month
of July.
"As will be noted, there were 1883
death certificates and 4,443 birth GER
tificates filed during the month of
July, which is greater number of
births and smaller number of deaths
than occurred in June"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
RUB-MY-T1SM

Will cure your rheumatism and all
kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia,
Cramps, Collie, sprains, Bruises, Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns, etc. Antissptlo
Anodyne. Price 25o.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
The Proper Spirit.

well, hope you won't be seasick.'
"Oh. don't want to miss anything.
Puck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteles
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. II acts on the Liver. Drives
out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. SO cents
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure

The worst cases. no matter ofhow long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DR..
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c. Soc, 81 90
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

There is scarcely neighbor around me
who does not use your medicine. Mrs.
J. F. JOHNSON, R. No. A, Box 80, Prince
ton, Illinois.
The Washington times., 1914-03-24
COOPERATIVE MARKET
OUTLINED TO WOMEN
New York Man Explains Plan
For Reduction of High Cost
of Living.

Called by Mrs. Elns Logan, president
T the District OF Columbia Federation
Of Women's Clubs. representative wom-
en- in the club and social life Of Wash
ington met at the Raleigh Hotel today
to hear the presentation by D. c. Inn
boden. Of New York, of a plan for CO.
operative marketing. The proposal was
evolved by the National Cooperative
Food Committee Of New York. COM
posed of the presidents Of the civil serv-
Ice employees associations Of New York
city. A resolution was adopted indors-
ing the project.
Mr.. Imboden's idea is to establish a
cooperative FOOD company of national
scope. He will endeavor to have q COM
mittes selected in each OF the large
cities of the country to organize a
local" Mrs. Logan will call a meeting
mere to select a committee Of six men
and six women.
As outlined, Mr.. Imboden's company
Is to be constructed along lines similar
to the organization Of the Federal
postal service. with a central depot in
this City and first" second" and
thtrd' class locals or distributing
depots in the cities and towns Of the
country.
The several committees in the various
communities are to solicit patrons, each
family being allowed to become a mem.
Der of the system upon the payment OF
81, which will purchase q membershir
card that will entitle the possessor tc
deal with the company. No effort
| however. will be made to launch the
company until 1.000,oo0 families have
become affiliated.
Ffrst-class locals according to Mr.
Imboden, will be established in center.
| where 5000 families subscribe. while
the minimum number required to estab.
| will be 5000.
Mrs. Logan urged the need for posi-.
tive action on the part Of housewives
to deal with the high cost Of livine
problem. and said that 1t was nilitat
ing against marriage and home -nral<inl
and carrying deprivation into modest
| tentious.
The Washington times., 1914-03-24
CAR CREWS REFUSE
TO CARRY MILITIA
TroIIeymen Suspended for Sym.
pathy With Depew, N. ~
Coupler Employees.

BUFFALO,, N. T., March A.-The
crews of twelve street cars Of the Inter
national Railway Company were today
suspended from duty because they re-
fused to run cars containing militiamen
on their way from armories to the
railroad stations. Inspectors and d.
vision superintendents were compelled
to man the cars. -'--
Bad blood has existed between the
street car men and the militia ever
since the street car strike in 1913. when
the soldiers were called out to quell
rioting.
The miIitiamen were sent into the
stockade OF the Gould Coupler Com
pany's yards at Depew.
The appearance OF the soldiers awed
the strikers for the time being at least
Knots of the men gathered at points
outside the stockade gates and watched
the proceedings in silence. Less thar
300 strikebreakers made the trip from
Buffalo on the work train today. Usu.
ally there are from 700 to 1000.
All night there was promiscuous shoot
ing, II seemed as IL one half OF the
village had supplied itself with guns
and ammunition and was bent on seeing
how much damage GET It coTta %haro. 90, ro.,-.x
in charge Of the deputies. was sho
through both jaws by . striker las
night, Sheriff Frederick c. Becker callet
on Brig Gen. Samuel M. Welch. Of th'
Fourth brigade, and asked for aid.
Present indications are that the Goult
coupler plant may be closed down in
definitely. The company has employed
1000 men.
Nine men are in hospitals today suffer
ing from gunshot wounds. knife wounds
and bruises.