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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-04-10
SAN D BOX

The fruit crop is promising up
to this date. 49,. Many a good CO
animal was on the back streets
Monday, to be snapped for some
thing really as good. ....... The
new firm of Bryan & Richardson
in the grocery and feed line mean
business, and propose to do bust
ness in car load lots ....... All the
boys now know whom they have
to beat if they enjoy a county
office. ........ Cheap John in poll
tics, schools and business does
not commend itself to honest
people. ....... In the course of
month or so the world will know
The facts about the Mexican bat
tie at Torreon. However, if we
never know. but little will be
lost Every one seems to be
getting a hump on himself in the
way of pushing business and i'm
provements in the county,.
The Independents seem to be
standing hitched all over the
state. ... THE order of the Sec
rotary of the navy banishing all
kinds of drinks from the officers
quarters on our battleships, COM
mends itself to common sense
and the efficiency of the service.
......... The erection Of the Smith
building is being pushed right
along ........S Sharon Haynes re-
turned Monday from a weeks
outing with a banana car, and
incidentally taking a peep at his
best girl at Martin. The girls
know who she is. DIR. Ross
Carter says he is a candidate for
alderman at the coming city elec-
ton. 49,. The opposition in the
Senate to the tolls repeal bill is
making the president a little
nervous. The West Tennes-
see presbytery of the Presbyte-
rian u. S. A. Church meets next
week at Jackson. Prof. Gran
than is a tentative candidate for
county superintendent. Mrs.
Minnie Parish, of Adamsville,
has moved to Birmingham to en-
gage in the hotel business. .......
Esq. Gooch has the crack garden
of the state. Throw your optics
on it and Underwood was
elected Senator over Hobson in
Alabama Monday .....Mrs. Steph-
ems, president of the national w.
C. T. U. died at her home in
Portland, Me-, Monday, aged 70
years. $3.50. Heavy rains and hail
with cold wave followed the
disturbance Tuesday night. DAM
age to fruit is expected....... A
question is raised whether NOR
phine fiend at the poorhouse
must be furnished the drug by
the taxpayers. We say no.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-04-10

Ragged wounds are painful and
cause much annoyance. If not kept
clean they tester and become running
sores. Billiards. Snow Liniment is an
antiseptic healing remedy for such
cases. Apply it at night before 60
ing to bed and cover with a cotton
cloth bandage. 1t heals in few
days. Price 25c, SOC and $l.00 per
bottle. Sold by B. L. Browder, ex-
clusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-04-10

Every family that has children is
liable to have Group; invariably at
night. If Billiards. Horehound Syrup
is kept in the house, it saves going
after the medicine at an inconvenient
time and checks the attack promptly.
Price Csc, SOC and $l00 per bottle.
Sold by B. L. Browder, exclusively.
adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-04-10
PERSONALS

We were all glad to see L. B. Car
ter out in town Monday. He had moi
te,n down town for a couple Of
months.
J. 5. Brooks has recovered from
his severe spell sufficiently to be out
in town.
Have you taken advantage of the
low prices on Furniture at Hendrix &
Sons?
Mrs. Lula Nash and children, of
Jackson, are visiting her mother, Mrs
Scott, on Pharr Ave. ~
P. H. Thrasher was skipping around
lively Saturday. Dragging on his new
boy baby.
Have you seen the Porch Chairs,
Rockers and Settles at Hendrix &
Sons?- Going cheap.
W. T. Pigott, of Bethel Springs,
spent Monday in Selmer.
R. D. Etheridge, of Bethel Springs,
was among the many Selmer business
men here Monday.
You need Sewing Machine. Get
the New Home make at Hendrix &
Sons and save some money.
w. S. Morton and Monroe Hair. of
Oklahoma, have been visiting Nc
Marry relatives for several days
They have been West about ten years,
and have gotten up in &c" in legiti-
mate land investments and stock
raising. The Independent will &, to
Mr.. Morton at Davidson, Okla.
J.. A. McAlpin is dangerously i'll
with measles, but it is believed he
will recover.
Esq. H. d. Maxedon supplied his
Office with legal blanks Monday.
Esq. J. R. Burks, of the 9th Dist,
amply supplied his office with Legal
blanks Monday.
S. M. Smith, at Chewalla, entered
as a new subscriber Monday.
J.R. Knight, one of our old sub.
scribers, called Monday and squared
up on subscription.
Esq. s. A. Pyron called Monday
and engaged good reading. lie il
one of the thoughtful magistrate:
from the 18th Distlict.
J l., Coin, justice from the 9th
was new subscriber Monday, ant
will probably be a candidate TO,
comfy court clerk against Noal
PRICE.
W. NJ, Littleiohn was in Selmer OIL
business Saturday.
Arthur Scott spent a day witt
home people last week.
W. NJ. Sweat, the butcher, had
barrel of buffalo fish Saturday. The.
went like hot fritters.
VIII Hockaday is candidate TO
member of the county school board
lie has been tried and made goo,
member.
r. L. Wilmeth entered as ney
subscriber on the Ramer list Monday
j. w. Johnston was a new sub
seriber Saturday on the Ramer list.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-04-10
Marriage Licenses
]. C. Glidewell to Elvie Dickey.
]. W. Moore to Catalonia Wilson.

Sallow complexion is due to tor
pid liver. Herbine purifes and
strengthens the liver and bowels and
restores the rosy bloom of health to
the cheek. Price SOC. Sold by B.
L. Browder, exclusively.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-04-10
FOR RECORDER

We are authorized to AM nce w. C
MOORE candidate for City Recorder
at the April election.
We are authorized to announce T. F.
HENDRIX candidate for City Re.
corder at the April election.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-04-10
For Sale

Fine Stallion at a bargain, or will
exchange for good mules. Descrip.
tion and pedigree on application.
A. D. DERRYBERRY,
1913 Ramer, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-04-10
Blasting Blizzard

The freeze Wednesday night killed
the fruit. 1t reached from Canada
to Florida.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-04-10
Announcement
FOR CHANCELLOR

announce myself as candidate for
Chancellor of the Eighth Chancery
Division Of Tennessee, subject to the
choice of the people to be expressed at
the August election, 1914.
Respectfully.
j. w. ROSS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14
THE PLAZA

If you haven't yet seen Roses troupe of aerial dogs at the Plaza this week, don't let this day go by without taking in their performance, for 1t is without question. the, greatest display of animal intelligence and skill ever presented on any stage.
 Back to Newburgh,' thrAling dramatic story of hfe's underworld with a strong vein of comedy running through it, is presented by Harry S1l- livan & Co.
 Another big winner on today's pro gram is Arthur Morris, who is recog- nized as one of the cleverest card manipulators in vaudeville.
 Corna1la, ShermanS& Lewis offering :their~-noUeltY~-s ~-singing--aRde-a aero bat1c uTIiirfNffld dancfng sKft fn which they show the various styles of dancing in many foreign countries and Bill Bailey in a delightful musical. novelty in which the cello and banjo are mostly used, make up the vaudeville numbers. ttMabePs Strange Predicament, the funniest Keystone picture ever releas- ed, .HThe Two Slaves Calamity Anne in Society," Cabaret,'e r First Prize are included in the photoplays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14
ATTRACTIONS l HT All 1.-THE THEATRES
THE LYRIG
"Joan Arc"

A stupendous spectacle in five parts entitled fsJoan of Arc' will be shown for the last time today at the Lyric Theatre at a continuous performance lasting from 1 until 1O:30 p. m. This gigantic. production depicts the life of Joan of Arc, one of the greatest hg- ures in history from the time that she first became possessed of the deter rlnination to save. France, which was on the verge -lesing-1t national existence; to the time. of errdeath at the stake.
 There are many spectaculari scenes in this rem markable, production which will appeal to every spectator
 East, west, north and south, where ever George K1eine's production Of the photo drama, s'The Last Days or Pompeii'' has been seen, the results have been the same-one amending string of compliments and praise. Since the showing of this great mas terpiece at the Lyric in December hundreds have requested return en- gagement In accordance with the popular demand of many patrons the Lyric management have arranged for a. return engagement of The Last Days of Pompeii'' for the first three days of next week with naflnees doil
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14
POH'S THEATRE

Featuring a company Of sixteen en1gh class singers and entertainers, The Imperial Opera Go. opens Monday at Poli's Main street theatre, at no in crease in prices, from the PoH theatre in New Haven where higher prices are charged. The Imperial Go. is one or the most pleasing aggregations in vaudeville. The remainder of the bill will be in keeping with the unusual quality of the headliner, including such artists as Bobbs & Dale, real comedians who carry special scenery and are unusually clever; Stewart Ss Hall in "Nonsensicalities', comedy singers and takers who are big favor ties; Garcinetti Bros. comedy aero bats; Jim Reynolds, clever comedy singer and ta1ker; and Pie1ot G Ece- field, two of the top notehers of stage land. A<"Greasy Pole" climbing con test Monday night for prize of $s will be a cyclone of fun.
 This weeks big Carnival celebration with an all-star program headed by Gertie Carlysle and Seven Sweethearts will be seen for the last, time today. The big fun feast has delighted thou sands this week, and today's attend ance will be a record. Features ef gay festivities with an augmented bill
 af seven high class acts have taken
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

Mexico City, Feb. 11-President Huerta is now confronted by a new and serious probl en-that of keeping peace in the capital, where rioting is occur ring-with- increasing frequency. The government says that many rebel elnissaries from Zacatecas, Torreon and northern Vera Cruz are infesting the capital. They represent Ca1ixco Contreras, the rebel leader in the Tor reon region; Natera, the leader of the Zacatecas rebels, and Candido Aguilar. the leader of the Vera Cruz insurrec- tos. The governors of these three states have teIegraphed to the judges of the federal district urging that the secret service agents look for these enissaries. However, Huerta,s calm ness is indicated by his insistence that the social life at the capital goes on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

undisturbed. In the accompanying illustration, for instance, he is shown at an afternoon party conversing with members of the fair sex. Sir Lionel Garden, the British minister, is pre- pairing to leave for London immedi- ateIy on the arrival, about Feb. Is, of Thomas B. Hohler, secretary and charge, who will assume the business of the legation pending the arrival in Mexico of new minister. Instead of preceding by direct steamer to Europe. Sir Lionel will go first to the United States to visit Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British ambassador. During his stay in Washington it Is expected that he will confer with President Wilson regarding the situation in Mexico
 London, Feb. 11-A reporter show ed to Lord Cowdray a cablegram from
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

New York quoting a Mexican dispatch to the effect that Sir Lionel Garden, British minister to Mexico, was in terested in a big company organized for the exploitation of Mexican land. Lord Cowdray said: "sThe facts are that Sir Lionel Garden, who went to Mexico as British consul several years ago, acquired certain landed interests on the isthmus of Tehuantepec, and some years ago-I do not know how many-he and other owners, in order to define their interests, formed a company to handle the land My firm is interested in that company. and there are many others, including Sir Lionel Garden. They own the land in fee simple. The Mexican government has nothing in the world to do with 1t, nor is President Huerta interested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

The Watertown News is a. monthly publication just started by the Water town Business Mems association, and devoted to the industrial and mated ial interests of Watertown. It is a well edited, handsomely printed sheet and should be an effective force for good inf the community Dr. Charles W. Jackson, president of the association. and Representative R. toriaI board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

Bridgeport by storm. Other acts are Four Comrades, comedy acrobats; Alice Rice, charming singer and jug gler;s Wynn & Ware, musicians; Kath- erine York delightful entertainer; Floyd Mack, eccentric dancer; and Dow & Dow, high class comedians.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

Lester" he added in another tone, ..I want you to be in your office at noon tomorreW-or, rather, today. have got one more bomb to explode, Lester and it's a big one. It will make you jump! Good nighti"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14
PAREzlTHEATRR
etTraffic in So,1Is.''

Traffic in Sou1s.''
 The Rockefeller Committee did a great work in unearthing the secret workings of the Vice Trust, as dis closed in it's report and this work is emphasized in the six hundred scenes which combined under the title of Traffic in Souls which comes next week to the Park.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14
Sulptaoloc For skin
 bIeT11iSE1GS

In sULPHoLAc highly prized germtcide is combined with sulphur to produce the perfect skin remedy A soft, smooth cream; readily taken up by the skin. SULPHOLAC pene- trates below the surface. It reaches the seat of the trouble and eradicates it.
 The safe, clean remedy for acne, pimples, b1ackheads, rash, ringworm, shingles-even chronic eczema. is re- 1ieved.
 At druggists-50c. with directions. For free sample write, Hudson & Co.,, Inc, 149-151 West 36th St., New Xork.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

The steamer My Own was wrecked at Shoreham. England. and her crew of eight drowned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

The annual dinner of the Business Mems association of Orange will be held at the Seaview hotel in Beach street, Savin Rock, Thursday night, February 19
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

.I see this medicine is good for man and heast.''
 s'Yes,'' said the druggist
 Gimme a bottle, I believe that's the right combination to help my husband. .''-Kansas City Journal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

The eighth annual banquet of the Winsted Business Mems association will be held at Odd Fellows hall on Tuesday evening, February 24, begin ming at 7:30. Congressman Kennedy is expected to be among the guests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Sport coats and long Cloth coats at clearance sale prices at B. H. Dillon & Co.'s store, 1,105 Main street.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

The board of education of Water bury has put the matter of continua- ton schools squarely up to the busi- ness tnen of the city. A circular let ter has been sent to them exp1aininR . the nature of the courses in the pro- posed schools and asking for infor- nation as to how many pupils they will send from their places of business. The plan is for an employer to send one of bis wound lady employees to the school one day each week, the session to be from a. m. until noon. The young woman is to be paid by her employer and if any time she is tardy or absent she is responsible to him. There will be Q, course for sales ladies and another for girls employed in factories.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

John J. Harjes, a partner of the firm of Morgan, Harjes & Co, is seriously i'll at Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

:. EthelE''Did you know Josie had thrown Frank over ?''
 Mabel-'tGoodness. no! Why y?''
 Ethel-Oh, the wretch stopped caIs- ing and writing, and all that, under
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

Three burglars stole $2,oG0z from tn e safe of the Pitt theatre, Pittsburgh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14

Representative Kennedy has writtelA a letter to a friend in Winsfed in which he urges that the Business Mems association get busy on the question of a federal building. He has introduced billf providing for one and, with reason, thinks that it's up to the business people of the town to get busy with the other members of Congress and urge that the bill be passed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-14
NEWS OF INTEREST
 TO BUSINESS MEN

The annual banquet of the State Business Mems association is to be held in Hartford, March 10, at the Hartford club. The speakers are to be Secretary RedfeId, Governor Bald win, President Hustis of New Haven road. and President Wheeler of the National Chamber of Commerce.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-03
CANDY SPECIALS

40c Chocolate Covered Honey
NOugatlnes, 10. ........ Z9c
40c Chocolate Covered Raisin
Clusters, ID. ......... 29c
60c Chocolate Covered Peanut
Dates ID. ............... 800
60c Butter Chocolate Wrinkles, b. Acc
SOC Chocolate Covered Frozen
Puddings, ID. ............ 39c
40c London Butter Toffee ID. . 29c
60c Sugar Coated Jordan Almonds,
ID. go. ...... .... 49,. =. .39c
Acc Chocolate Covered Ice Cream
Drops, h. =. ... =. -. =. =. .29c
erts b. .. .... .$1,00
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-03
Group 8 Of Bankers
To Meet Here April II

Group Three, the largest Of the five
banking groups comprising the Geor-
sla Bankers Association, will meet
In annual convention hei April II. An
lteresting and timely program has
been arranged by the officers. One
Of the speakers during the sessions
viii be Mr.. Titus, Of the National City
Bank. OF New York After the bust
ness session, luncheon will be served
the bankers by the Atlanta Clearing
House Association.
The meeting will be held at the
Piedmont Driving Club. Carl H, Lew
is. Of the Central Bank and Trust
Corporation, Is chairman, and Z. L.
Henderson, Of the Commercial Bank,
Cedartown is secretary.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-03
Eleanor Wilson Sets
Style With Corsage
Bouquet Same as Hat

WASHINGTON, April 3.-Fresh,
fragrant spring flowers, exactly
matching in variety color and size
artificial flowers worn upon her hat,
is the new fashion set by Miss
Eleanor Wilson, who will be the sec
ond White House bride Of the pres
ent Administration when she weds
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
Red and pink roses, worn in a cor
sage or carried a bouquet for vari-
ETY., matching red and pink roses on
the hat, are highest in the favor Of
Miss Wilson. Fashiouables probably
will adopt Miss wilson's innovations
in dress creations for Easter. 1t is
said Miss Wilson's matching of the
dollhouse with the factory flowers IS
TO give natural effect to her mili-
merry.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-03
Essay Prize Winners Congratu-
lated for Work-Exhibitions Of
Wider Scope Likely,

The revived interest in child well
fare shows. with the announcement
Of the Walter H. Rich prize contest
winners, made it appear certain Fri
day that future exhibitions OF en-
larged scope will be held in Atlanta.
Mr.. Rich believes the exhibitions do
great good in pointing out features
of city life that need improvement
and the best methods Of conserving
the child's interests.
Miss Catherine Hackett was being
congratulated by her High School
friends on the essay that captured a
prize for her. and classmates of
Charles Henry, Of the Boys High, and
Miss Sarah Aston Of the Ira Street
School, were equally lavish with their
congratulations.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-03
To Ask Increase in
tuberculosis Fund

Declaring that the pittHnce Of 10000
yearly given by the State for the main
tenance OF the Georgia tuberculosis
Sanitarium at Alto. Ca, is entirely in
sufficient. and that $4,000 annually
would not be an eXtravagant sum. the
board n trustees Of the Institution,
elected Thursday, were preparing Friday
10 ask the next Legislature for an in
crease in the appropriation.
An Atlanta man, Joseph A. McCord,
was elected treasurer The other Off
GERS chosen are Or. J. ~ Mcclure, Of
Norcross, president; Or, l. II. Goss, Of
Athens, Vice president, and Or. JEFF Da
Wis, ~ Toccoa, secretary. Dr. William
V. Parramore was reelected superin-
tcndent
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-03

l0c Powdered Sulphur, 10. box ....,,,..,. So
15c Package Sulphur LOIS. .......,,s for ESQ
4Oc Rochelle Salts ID, package ..........S $40
sc Licorice Root. l-2 ID, ..............,.t2e
25c Yellow Dock Root. 10 10. .,.,...,.,,.,1so
csc Sulphur Ointment. 4-oz Jar ..,,,,..,.teo
25c Dandelion Root, l-2 10, .......,.......1eo
95o Wild Cherry Bark, 10 n. ...,..,....,,tec
SOC Compound Licorce Powder. n. ...., 400
25c Merck's Sodium Phosphate n, ,..,.,1so
Soc Bottle 100 5-gran Cascara Tablets q. ESQ
soc Bottle 100 5.grain Aspirin Tablets -. 400
soc Bottle 100 5-grain Lithia Tablets go. .43c
95c Bottle 100 2-grain Quinine pills ..,,, Csc
Soc Bottle 100 b-gran Baud's Iron Pills o.. Csc
DC Powdered BoraX. n. box .....,....,, &c
&C Black Licorice Sticks ,.,,,.,..,.,7 for Csc
l0c Bottle Soda Mint Tablets ..........., Te
CSC Rhntis Tablets. full strength ......f1e
sc Rose Water and Gycerine, 800. bottle lilo
l0c Cooking Soda, N. box .,.......,,.... &c
30 Belladona Porous Plasters ............tte
25c Fresh Seidlitz Powders 1 dozen .....tso
25c Boraclc Acid n. ......,........,....,i6
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-03
QUALITY

These are Tie days UAeN one scarcely has TIE
nine 10 stop and fnue5hgate the quality Of an
article. II IS satisfaction, Is ii not, TO knO70
that Elkms Quality neVer qOaCers-that goods
bought in this store simply mnst be nue-or
your money back
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-03
BODY FOUND In RIVER.

WAYCROSS. April S.-To-day he
body of an unknown white man, be-
lieved to have met foul play, was
found floating in the Satilla River al
Waltertown, six miles north Of Way
cross. officers are investigating. The
Coroner will hold an inquest.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-03
Popular Remedies at the Lowest Prices

$500 Succus Alterans =. =. -. D.. $3.50
5000 Rexall Bamboo Blood Tonic $169
$3.50 Fellows Syrup =. -. =. $1,07
$l00 Rexall Rheumatic Remedy >. . Soc
$10O Hoods Sarsaparila =. =. =. ..83c
soc Sulpherb Tablets . D.. . 45c
Rexall Mucu-tone for Catarrh
guaranteed .... -. :. $100
SOC California Syrup of Figs J.. =. .33c
Sal Hepatica go. ...... 19c, 39c, 100
$l.00 Rexall Everyday Tonic =. =. .79c
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion . -. .$100
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets,
guaranteed =. =. :. .25c, Soc
$l00 Paine's Celery Compound . . $3.50
$100 Green's Nervura y. =. =. =. 100
Rexall Cherry Bark Cough
syrup QUO, Sl.UU
SOC Gastrogen Tablets =. =. e. . . 45c
25c Red Cross Kidney Plasters =. Ice
$1,00 Rexall Kidney Remedy D.. e. 79c
$1.00 Maltine Preparation !. =. =. .94c
35c Fletcher's Castoria =. :. .23c
Dioxogen . ......... .19c, SOC, 50c
$l.00 D. D. D. Eczema Remedy . . . $50
Reslnol Ointment .46c goo
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-03
Plans All Made for
Fraternity Banquet

The seventh annual banquet of the
Georgia Alpha Chapter OF the Sigma
Alpha Epsilon Fraternity will be held
Saturday night in the banquet room
Of the Hotel Ansey All the mem
bers OF the Alpha Chapter are in
vited
Covers will be laid for seventy five.
Following the social session bust
ness meeting will be held