davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
THE DRlNkER WHO LIVES LONG.

THE DRINkER WHO LIVES LONG.
] very often hear people say, Doc
tor, how do you account for some
people drinking up to eighty years
old and never being sick?" That is
one of the greatest objections that
people viii make to an apostle Of tenn
perance. They say, 1T is all right
to stop people from drinking. but what
about Mr., So and &c. who is eighty
years old and has been taking little
bottle of brandy since twenty years
old every day" II Is easy to answer
to this II you are doctor. very
often explain 1t In this way. ! say: !.
Nov, we have two friends who have
each an automobile. We will say, If
you have no objection, it is $1,000
automobile. And they have two enc
mics, who both start with an ak on
their shoulders and who say, Now. we
are going to attend to the ex-Mayor
divers and Mr.. Spence's automobiles
One goes to ex-Mayor divers automo-
bile and he Is going to make that auto
mobile feel sick He strikes that
wheel and he strikes thousand times
on that wheel, and when ex-Mayor Oil
yer wants to use the automobile 1t
won't go at all. What is the matter?
One wheel altogether broken. The
remainder of the automobile is in per-
fectly good order but cannot go because
one wheel is completely wrecked. Mr.,
Spence's automobile is little luckier.
OF course he is always very lucky
man. The man just knocks the var
nish off and cuts one of the seats and
knocks off the top, punches both
sides; but he left the motor and the
motor went. That is the man who
lives to eighty years.-From address
by DR.. J. Edmund DUDE, Eminent Sci
enlist of Quebec and Professor in La.
val University.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
BIG GARAGE BURNS.
Eighteen Cars Consumed In Fire at
Henry. Tenn.

Paris.-The garage of the Henry
County Auto company was consumed
by fire, entailing loss approximately
of $4,000. The fire started about 4
o'clock when the fuel tank of a seven
passenger car which was undergoing
some slight repairs exploded. In a
moment the house was wrapped in
flames and the local fire company had
trouble in combining the flames to the
garage building. Eighteen cars, near
ly. all new, were consumed by the fire.
The garage was built this spring and
was only ready for occupancy about a
month ago. 1t was said to be one Of
the most complete garages in Tennes-
see. The extent of the damage to the
building is about $4,000, while the loss
entailed by the automobile company
and private citizens will amount to
about $4,000. According to the best
information obtainable the greater
part of the loss, both on the house
and contents, is covered by insurance,
but the exact amount could not be
learned. The automobile people will
resume business at once. O
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
FIGHT FOR OFFICE
IN REGIONAL BANK
CONTROVERSY RESULTS IN CALL
ING OF MEETING AT MONT
GoMERY, ALA.
NASHVILLE WILL NOT ENTER
Candidacy of T. r. Preston of chatta-
nooga DistastefuI to Representa-
tIves From Capital City.
Outline Plans.

Chattanooga.-As result of bit
ter controversy in the convention Of
bankers Of the sixth regional reserve
district here, there were no nomina-
tions made for directors of the re-
gional bank. The meeting was ad-
journed to Montgomery, Ala, at such
date as the Montgomery clearing
house may determine.
The convention had hardly gotten
organized when A. Y. Malone of Do
than, Ala, offered resolution which,
If adopted, would have had the effect
of Immediately dissolving the meeting.
It called for another convention at
point nearer the center of the sixth
district, for the purpose of selecting
directors for the Atlanta bank. This
Immediately brought the warning fac
tions into action, and for a time the
convention was in confusion. After
a heated debate the portion of the
delegates who favored immediate nom
nations surrendered their position,
and the Montgomery meeting was ar
ranged.
Nashville bankers refused to enter
the convention, and their action called
forth severe criticism at the hands of
G. "A. Lyerly and ether delegates. T.
R. Preston, president Of the Hamilton
National bank of this city, announced
that he was not a candidate for d.
rectorship. The urging of Mr.. Pres
ton as a candidate was mainly the
cause of the refusal of the Nashville
people to participate in the conven-
ton.
A steering committee was named to
arrange details of the meeting in
Montgomery.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
PRoGREssivEs CONFER.
State Leaders Discuss Plans al Con-
ference at Chattanooga.

Chattanooga.-Af conference of
state leaders for the progressive party
here it was learned that the nomina-
ton of full state ticket depends
upon whether Theodore Roosevelt en-
tiers the race for governor of New
York, and it was declared he will "al-
most certainly" get in the race.
Among those attending the meeting
we're: G. Tom Taylor, national COM
mitteeman for the progressives and
former state treasurer; Harry Ander-
son of Memphis, who is said to have
ambitions to run for governor in 1916;
William Barker of Columbia, secre-
tary for the state committee; John c.
Houk of Knoxville, chairman of the
state committee; c. A. Dagley, Chat
tanooga; H. H. Clements, Knoxville,
and John c. Ramsey, Cleveland.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
LAWYERsL|STEN TO
TALK ON JACKSON
ADDRESS OF JOHN KNOX Is THE
FEATURE OF STATE BAR
MEET AT NASHVILLE.
BRYAN WELCOMES VISITORS
John Bell keebIe Speaks OF Encroach.
ment of Federal Government on
Governments Of States.
Fails to Report.


--NaSnVlll6.
The features of the opening session
of the Tennessee Bar association were
the address of the president, John Bell
Keeble, who spoke of the encroach-
ments of the federal government upon
the governments of the states, and
the address Of John B. Knox, of Ala
bama, in defense of Andrew Jackson's
course in the Florida war. Mr.. Knox
took, exceptions. to the criticisms Of
jackson made by Thomas E. Watson
of Georgia in the latters history of
Old Hickory.
The welcome of the visiting law
yers was by M. t. Bryan. The COM
mittee on constitutional amendments
was to have reported, but could not
get their report ready for submission.
This report is admitted by members
to be the most important that will be
submitted at this meeting.
What Is the Status of the Ethics
of the Barr" paper by John T. Lei
lyett, of Nashville, also provoked con-
siderable discussion.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
TO TAKE PLEBIscITE.

Mr.. Scott, premier of Saskatchewan,
has announced that plebiscite will
be taken In Saskatchewan to deter
mine whether the open and retail sale
of liquor shall be abolished. No liquor
is to be carried under the parcel post
system 1t is also understood that a
measure to reduce liquor licenses,
which the government will introduce
shortly in the Quebec legislature. will
effect radical reduction in Montreal
and Quebec, and will divide the prov
ince into two zones, each under gen
eraa license commission.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Committee Meets.


The new state Democratic execu-
tive committee, which failed to have
quorum at it's meeting just after the
state convention, met for purposes of
organization and to lay plans for the
judicial and gubernatorial campaign.
The general opinion seems to be
that Judge l.. d. Hill of Sparta, state
manager for Judge A. H. Roberts be-
fore the recent convention, will be
elected chairman.
Members of the committee, 1t is
said, feel that a strong and resource
full chairman should be elected this
year, and Judge Hill is known to be a
man of this character. Who will be
secretary will hardly be known until
the committee meets.
In addition to the state committee,
Gen. Rye will have the naming of a
campaign committee of one from each
congressional district. This commit
tee will work in conjunction with the
state committee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
GIRL BURNED TO DEATH.
Miss Della Williams Of covineton Dies
Horrible Death.

Miss Della Williams Of covington Dies
Horrible Death.
Covington. Consumed by fire when
her clothing was ignited by lightning
was the fate Of Miss Della Williams,
15-year-old daughter of w. s. Williams,
farmer, residing in Upton county,
near the Haywood county line.
Miss Williams was in field with
her father, when a thunderstorm sud-
denly swept upon her. A bolt dipping
from the skies enwrapped her In a
blue flame, and the girl was converted
into a human torch.
Mr.. Williams, three feet away, was
not injured by the flash. He dashed
the contents of jug of water upon his
daughter. However, the young lady
was SO severely burned that she died
in her fathers arms before aid could
be summoned.
The lightning did not leave a scratch
or scar on the girls body.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
WILL CASE UNFINISHED.
Court Hears Mrs. Shaller's Claims to
Part of Cloth Estate.

Jacksonville supreme court heard
the remaining argument In the case
of Mrs. Mary Murrall ct al. VS.. Mrs.
H. Rich ct al, branch of the cele-
brated Cloth will case from Shelby
county.
The court then took up another
phase Of the litigation in the case
styled Mrs. Mary Smaller ct al. VS..
F. Bruce Garrett ct al. Mrs. Smaller
resides In Cincinnati and claims to
have been first cousin Of Mrs. Cloth.
She is suing for a part of the million
dollar estate.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
viii AmaIoamate.

Nashville.-By agreement Of the
Joint bodies. the international associa-
ton of factory inspectors and the In
ternational association Of labor COM
missioners voted to discard the joint
bodies and amalgamate. The name of
the new body will be that of the gov
eminent labor officials of the United
States and Canada. Secretary of La
Dor Wilson is expected to address the
convention. Detroit Is expected to
land the next convention, although
San Francisco and Salt Lake City are
making strong bids for 1t. =
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
prouth curtaiis Crop.

Humboldt. = Notwithstanding this
section is in the grip Of the worst
drouth it has had at this season in
many years, number of carloads Of
cabbage are being shipped daily and
the growers are getting 10 cents per
crate at the platform, which is good
price.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
KILLED BY TRAIN.
Prominent Scott County Man Meets
Death in Accident

Prominent Scott County Man Meets
Death in Accident.
Chattanooga.-W. c. Blevins, aged
62, tax assessor of Scott county, was
instantly killed by Queen & Cres-
cent south-bound freight train near
Oneida, Tenn, according to special
reaching here. The accident took
place about two miles from Oneida.
Blevins stepped out of the way of
northbound train and got directly in
the track of the training coming south.
Blevins was native of Scott coun-
ty and was one of the most prominent
men of his section, both in business
and in politics. He was regarded one
of the leaders for the republicans of
his county. He was member of the
Scott county bar. He is survived by
widow, son and daughter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
SERMONS Of BR'ER WILLIAMS.

It's good ter sing a song on de high
way of life, but some folks amt got
good voices.
You think heaven is fur an fur away
when all de time it's right whar you
heart beats.
You can't be happy on little when
you is all de time wondering eff more
amt comm
Be thankful fer what you receive,
an do yo' level best ter keep out er de
hands er a receiver. Atlanta Consti
tuition.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
eIshon knlaht tionored.


Bishop Albion Williamson Knight
who will be installed as vice-chancel-
lor of the University of the South. has
established a record which any South.
ern man could well be proud. Bishop
knight was born in White Springs,
Fla. in 1859. He received his educa-
tion at the, University of the South
at Sewanee and was afterward or
dained in 1881 and placed in charge of
churches In Palatka and Jacksonville.
where he married Miss Elise Hal
loves. In 1894 he was dean of the
cathedral In Atlanta and q year later
was elected bishop of Cuba. He was
further made provisional bishop Of
Porto Rico and Haiti and bishop in
charge of the Panama Canal Zone,
where be became warm friend to
Col. Goethals and Col. Gorgas, whose
efforts made the digging Of the canal
possible
Bishop Knight is planning to offer
Col. Gorgas chair in the University
Va WIG oOuth hAbCi lAO COlupiCLiSA ~
the canal, and the latter has already
planned to make Sewanee his home
after that time.
While bishop OF Cuba the great
cathedral was built of which the Rt.
Rev. Colmore, late of Sewanee, is now
in charge. The work ON this cathe-
dral was largely propagated by the eff
forts of Bishop Knight during his stay
in Cuba.
The Northumberland will bene-
fit the university in more ways than
one, and especially is he interested
in the athletic department of the col
lege. He was himself a member of
the baseball team and president of
the student athletic association during
his attendance at the university.
On the day of Bishop Knights in
auguration, representative from
schools and colleges from all over the
country will attend and special trains
have been arranged to accommodate
them.
The vice-chancellor-elect will leave
soon after his Inauguration to visit
Cuba and Panama and will then re.
turn to Sewanee, where he will be
permanently located.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Decision on the part Of the delegates
to the conventions Of the international
state factory inspectors and the inter.
national labor commissioners of the
United States and Canada, to combine
the two associations, was the princi.
pal feature Of the opening sessions
here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.

Il can tell almost the moment step
from train or trolley car into new
town whether II is license or no.
license. II 1t ID license the buildings
need painting, the fences and side
walks need repairing. there is gen.
eral air of unthrift about the place.
But II It is no-license town the exact
reverse is true. A Commercial Trav-
eler.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Business Men Organize.

Paris.--The Business Mems club
met in adjourned session at the court
house, when the organization was per-
fected. The committee ON selecting
members is composed Of H. s. Brown,
w. T. Warren, Jr., Joe Weinbaum, F.
NJ. vancleave, J. c. Porter and R. L
Dunlap.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
oRlNkER is REsPoNsIsLE.

The supreme court OF Massach usetts
has recently held that an employer,
possessing foreknowledge that an en-
ploye Is addicted to the use of intoxi-
cants, Is liable for the acts OF such
employe whether he be sober or drunk.
The decision makes for temperance
inasmuch as the tippler will find 1t
more and more difficult to secure and
retain employment.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
RISK TO PROGENY.

The progeny of drinking men and
women, even of those who indulge in
moderation. are subjected to the great
est risk Of parental injury. And 1t
matters not whether the alcohol is
taken into the system in the form Of
beer, wine OF spirits.--Col. L. Mervin
Maus, U. s. Army Medical Corps.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Brakeman Drowned.

Harriman.-News has reached here
that Phil Sudders. young brakeman
on the C. N. o. & T. P railroad, was
drowned shortly after coming in from
his run in the Emery river at Oak.
dale, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
BON AIR co. TO SELL.
Timber, Coal Mine and Pig Iron Fur
naces on Land Advertised.

Nashville. Advertisement was
made in local papers for bids for the
property Of the Bon Air Coal and
Iron company, consisting of 175,000
acres of land, on which are one coal
mine, pig iron blast furnaces. iron ore
mines, and thousands of acres of tim.
Der. Bids will be received until the
second Monday in November next.
The property has been in financial diff
ficulties for some time, but the mines
have been operated right along.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Nashville.-Through mediation OF
union and non.union BARRIERS, the
strike which had been in progress in
this city for some months has been
settled and all work which formerly
cost 25 cents will after Sept l. cost
IS cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Rye Wins Newspaper.

Paris.-The Paris Post-Intelligencer,
which has been strong independent
organ and upheld Hooper for SO long,
has very much surprised both parties
by the strong editorial which strongly
indorses Rye for governor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Matter Is Complicated.

Matter Is Complicated.
Hearings were resumed before the
Tennessee Workman's Compensation
commission, the principal address be-
ing by T. ]. Duffy of the Ohio board
OF awards, who advocated workmen's
compensation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Clifton. - The newly constructed
home of Mitch Cvawley, near Lego,
Tenn, was destr. 5ed by fire. The
fire is supposed to have been of In
cendiary origin. Bloodhounds were
secured from Lawrenceburg. but lost
the trail after travelling about one
mile,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
plan legislative Flight.

At the call of Chairman John H.
Dewitt, the Independent democratic
state executive committee is to meet,
when plans for the legislative fight
will be taken up, as it Is conceded that
this is now the main issue.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
SALOON TAX.

SALOON TAX.
To tar the saloon is an easy way
to support your paupers, but II you
will quit unfolding the saloon. the
pauper will help pay your taxes
The Water Wagon.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
A. I. shlnlex AnpoInted.

johnson City.-Col. A.. L. Shipley Of
Jonesboro has been appointed clerk
and master Of this chancery division
by Judge Hal H. Haynes, chancellor
for a period of six years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Gets Free Delivery.

Postmaster J. w. McGlathery of
Humboldt is making preparations to
install free city delivery of mail in
Humboldt The dwellings of all who
expect to receive mail by carrier have
been numbered, and mail boxes have
been secured and put at convenient
places.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
KILLS lNsURANcE POLICY

KILLS INSURANCE POLICY.
John s. Rauber has just lost suit
against the Mutual Life Insurance
company for payment of a $4,000 pol.
icy. Rauber had gone into the liquor
business and the Mutual held itself
absolved from that kind OF risk, and
won
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
plan rsn.storx Building.

Nashville. --If plans of the CONNER
cial club are carried out, ten-story
building to cost 100000 win house
the Nashville business and social or
ganizations in the future.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Women Change Bylaws.

The work of |. .nging the bylaws Of
the council into conformity with con-
stitutional changes recently made by
the general conference at Oklahoma
City was begun when the executive
committee Of the Woman's Missionary
Council Of the Southern Methodist
church met in Nashville.
The reduction Of the number Of vice.
presidents or the council to two, half
the former number, was the most i'm
portant step. The meeting is being
presided over by Miss Belle Bennett
Of Richmond, KY. president of the
council.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
pERvERTs JUDGMENT.

DIR. James Richie. Edinburgh, says
tersely: Alcohol even in small guam
titles, perverts the Judgment and
weakens the self-control."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
state Guard viii Camp.

state Guard Will Camp.
The Tennessee state guard, accord
ing to Adjutant- General Maloney, will,
July IL to ~, go into encampment with
United States regulars at Sevierville
for the annual maneuvers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Oscar z. Noel pies.

Oscar r NUeT Dtess -
Oscar F. Noel, reputed to be the
wealthiest citizen of Nashville, pos
sibly among the few millionaires Of
the state, and who lacked but few
years Of reaching the century mark, is
dead.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Y. p. 8. Of C. z. Meets.

Tennessee members of the Young
Peoples Society Of christian Endeavor
held two sessions at their headQuar
tiers on Signal mountain.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Reception for MeReynoIds.

The Commercial club is to join
hands with the State Bar association
for a reception to be rendered Attor
ney-General J. C. McReynolds. who n
to visit Nashville during the bar al
ISOLATION meeting.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
PRIMARY For Wilson county.

Regular democrats of Wilson county
have called primary for the frs
Thursday in August. when regular
nominees for the state senate, repre-
sentative. floater and county officer
will be selecte