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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-25
McNairy County Doctors Meet

On the third Thursday of the
present month the McNairy County
Medical Society met as usual in the
Office of w. 7. Bell. An interesting
session was held, and there were ten
members present, namely, Drs. ID. e.
and E. G. Sanders, j. L., J. R. and E.
NJ. Smith, Kendrick, Baker, Chambers
jackson and Bell. There were pre-
sented to the society three able pa
pers on very important subjects. All
papers were fully discussed by those
present. This medical society is gain
ing in members, as well as interest,
and is open to all ethical and regis
tered physicians. and we solicit their
membership.
E. M. SMITH, Pres.
7. G. JACKSON. Sec.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-25
Five Dollars Reward

Will be paid for the delivery to us
of the following dogs: One black and
tan female, small, grey around nose.
about 5 years old. One red female
that followed some parties to Selmer
Saturday, Sept. II. Probably has
puppies. These will both travel prob
ably towards Alabama or Mississippi.
Very truly,
1t J. E. WILLIAMS.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-25
SAN D BOX


1t is easy to see why Senator
Shields favors the new U. S. cir
cult court for Memphis. He ex-
poets to be the new judge.........
That extreme right wing of the
Germans must be some wing,
from the daily headlines. 49,. The
continued rains are doing dam
age to all crops this week..
Two weeks circuit court to try
the McNairy dockets looks like
economy with a vengeance. ........
After all, the bayonet and pocket
pistol do the work in the worlds
battles. 49,. The success of all
fairs depends on the weather,
We trust it will be favorable
about Oct. 20 ....... Villa is sure
enough getting up a new revolt
ton in Mexico. Lay on McDuff,
etc, "A young man at Hunters
store accidentally shot himself
Saturday with a target rifle. We
understand he will probably re.
cover. ......, Today friday Gov.
Hooper speaks at Henderson. A
number will doubtless attend
from McNairy county,. -. Does
any man in Tennessee believe
that Senator Luke Lea is any
thing but a tricky politician with
out any object but self promo
ton ........It does look like the
Memphis saloons would have laid
low until after the election. The
only hope for their destruction is
the vote of the "hillbillies". .......
A club of Washington ladies have
adopted the old fashioned calico
dress cut after the modern styles.
.........Why not use up the cotton
by putting on extensions on gen.
tlemen's shirts. 1t is a long
lane thet has no turning, as the
law violator finds to his sorrow
when the turning comes. The
revival at the Methodist church,
Notwithstanding court and rain
so far all the week, the interest
is good and services held regular
ly morning and evening. ........
Court adjourned Wednesday af-
ternoon. Twenty bills were re-
turned by the grand jury........
The weather clerk is balancing
his annual rainfall column before
the snow comes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-25
Another Robbery at Bethel
SPRINGS

Sunday night, while the postmaster
was meeting the soutL-bound train,
burglars entered the postoffice and
broke open drawer, getting between
$25 and $50. 1t was all done in a
few minutes. and with lights in the
office and citizens only a few steps
away. 1t is clearly a clever job by
local talent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-25
Dizzy? Bilious? Constituted?

DR.. Kings New Life Pills will cure
you, causes a healthy flow of bile and
rids your stomach and bowels of waste
and fermenting body poisons. They
are a tonic to your stomach and liver
and tone the general system. First
dose will cure you Of that depressed,
dizzy, bilious and constipated condi-
zion. 25c. at all druggists. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-25
6 Percent MONEY s Percent

Loans may be obtained for any pur.
pose on acceptable Real Estate s. cn
ity; liberal privileges; correspondence,
solicited. A. G. Agency Company
767 Gas, Electric Bldg Denver, Colo
446 Pierce Bldg, St. Louis.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-25
No. CSC

This 10 prescription prepared especially
Tor MALARIA or CFiLLS & FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
If taken then as tonic the Fever will not
return. II acts on the liver better than
CalomeI and does no, grippe or sicken. 2sc
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-25
Marriage Licenses

Lee Mills to Hattie May.
Frank Sweat to Minnie Odom.
Joe Coleman to Eva McAlpin.
Nicely Carlin to Essie Dunaway.
A. S. Harris to Bobbie Taylor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-25
Notice

All parties are hereby forbidden to
trespass by hunting or fishing on my
premises, under penalty of law.
nc P. H. THRASHER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
ENROLMENT OF PUPILS
INCREASES 10 PER CENT
Incomplete tcturns Indicate That Total
IN i'uhiiv schools This NcDr
win Exceed 900.

InComplctc returns received ycstcr-
day In tho Office OF tho superintendent
OF Public Schools indicated that the
enrolment OF pupils Yesterday was 10
per cent larger than tho enrolment on
tho opening day last year.
The children will keep coming in
all OF this and next week" said AS
sistHnt superintendent \ II. I'M. last
night. and tho complete enrolment
Will not be known for several days.
Tho opening day showed an increase
of about 10 per cent over the opening
day last year If this Increase remains
constant, the total enrolment viii he
VOL over 1900. or between LOCO and
i.5oo more than tho total curollnent
last year
Tho most noticeable circumstance.
said Mr. hin. was tho greatly in
creased enrolment in the urst grade.
This is accounted for partly by tho re-
cent act of the Legislature. reducing
tho minimum publ, school age from
seven To six Years. Tho law became
effective last June. Prior 10 it's pas
sage. a child could not be- admitted TO
tn" public schools. except the kinder
gartcnS. uutil il had become seven
years al arc.
class work. will be begun ina all
schools this morning. The night
schools viii omen on october
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
IMPROVED CONDITIONS
IN MANY RURAL SCHOOLS
State Board OF Health Finds re-
moval Of What Was Menace
TO Pupils.
LoUDOuN SETS FINE EXAMPLE,
Department of Public instruction
and Division Superintendent Civ
Tn Praise for Their Work i'm Bring
ing About Desired Changes.

According TO bulletin issued by the
state Board of Health. the opening Of
tho elementary schools ia the rural
districts of the state this week shows
that conditions that have heretofore
monaccd the health OF the pupils have
been largely rcmcdicd
The state Department of Public In
struction and the division supcriutcu-
dcuts Of the counties where improve
mcnts have been made are given much
prais" by the state Board Of Health for
their interest in the better sanitation OF
school premises
The health authorities point out that
the position taken by tile Department
Of Public Instruction. that funds would
not be allowed schools which we're
lacking I'm the sanitary essentials re
purcd by law. has led to many in-
portHnt changes. In other districts.
tho division supcrluteudcuts have in
tercstcd themselves in The health of
the school children under their charu"
and have co-"pcratcd earnestly With
the health Inspectors VINO examined
conditions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
E:NCOt tt.I\t. EXAMPLE,:
I'NOM IOIDOl COUNTY

one OF the most encouraging On
amplcs of public cooperation reported
by the state Board comes from Lou
doun County. During tia" closing
weeks OF the spring session In Lou
Ioun tho state board scut inspectors
into the county. who made At thorough
medical examination of the school chill
drcn, following which Il brief campaign
was undertaken in the county 10 arouse
public interest in the better DrUtcc-
tiuu OF tho childrcn's health. At tho
PurccIlvillc Assembly. the matter was
presented 10 Tie people of I.oudoun and
MAS taken uD by them with alacrity.
An orGauiZation has hccu perfected AND
plans are ON foot for the employment
of Il rural visiting nurse to upcrat"
with tn" school authorities and with
charitable organizations in - steady
program Of sanitary improvements
The bulletin of the board reviews
these facts and concludes with .tn ap-
peal for go operation ON the part OF
parents whose children arc in school.
II says. MANY school patrons never
know the exact conditions ia the rural
schools which their children attend,
and niauy would Toe amazed TO know
how primitive arc the sanitary ar
rhugoucut in mtny schools DESPITE the
great improvements ia many counties.
there arc scores and hundreds Of
schools in rural Virginia to-day where
practically no attention is paid tho
health OF the children 1t is manifest
Is Impossible for the state Board OF
Health aud the Department of Public
instruction to correct these conditions
where there is no strong local scuu
utcnt in behalf OF improvements. Eut
ii the parents and taxpayers WHO foot
tho bills will advise themselves OF exact
conditions and will dCmaud necessary
changes the school trustees viii pro
coed promptly IL make them. Every
mother ~ rural Virginia should visit
the school her Guild attends and should
sec things as they arc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
POLICEMAN SAVES GIRL
FROM RUNAWAY AUTO
PatrOinIan Smith Itrscues Miss Lillian
Henley MT Ninth and Main
Streets.


Snatched from the path of a runaway
automobile in the heart OF tho bust
ness section on Main Street yesterday
shortly after noon. by Patrolman Alex
andcr NJ. Smith. Miss Lillian Henley,
nineteen years old. OF l722 Floyd Ave
nuc. tainted in his arms. Tho young,
woman WAS carried into a nearby drug
store where she was rcsuscitatcd. She
was later sent TO her home in II taxicab.
According 10 witnesses, patrolinan
Smith undoubtedly saved the life OF
the girl and escaped injury himself
by the barest fraction. lie was stand
ing at Ninth and Main Streets when
he saw Miss Henley in tho act OF cross
ing the street. Hardly had ne turned
his head when he saw the oncoming
car. Instantly he turned, and catching
the young woman in his arms swung
her clear OF the car and other traffic
to safety OF the sidewalk. The unex-
pcctedncss Of the incident completely
unnerved Miss Henley.
The runaway automobile was the
property Of e.. 81. Garland. OF 1909 liam
over Avenue, and had been left stand
ing on the right side OF Ninth street
bctwceh Main and Bank. 1t Is be-
lievcd that m!schcvous ncwsbovs
started the car. as tho owner was alb
sent at the time Of The incident II
was caught and stopped h. bystandcrs
before IL could run amuck in tho con-
Sestcd street.
chicf Of Police Werner happened TO
ne IN The vicinity AT the time and wit
messed smiths cool Judgment and
quick action. Tho patrolruau was
r"undly praised for his work. but mod
cStiy disclaimcd any special credit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
CHARTERS ISSUED
New Fratcrnai and Beneficial Order
sccmres LncOrpOrntiom rnperS.


The Star of United Aid Society OF
Virginia is the name OF fratcrnal
and beneficial organization which OBJ
tanned papers of Incorporation from
the state Corporation Commission yes
tcrday. The society asks no authority
to issue capital stock. The officers are:
hilbert L. overly, president, and Cliff
iord l.. Winfrec, secretary, both OF
Richmond.
Other charters and amendments to
charters were issued as follows:
Amendment to charter of Union
Apple Company. Incorporated. increas-
ing capital stock from $4,000 to $780,.
600. changing principal office from
Alexandria to Staunton.
ID. Humphreys & Son. Incorporated.
Norfolk. Capital stock: $4,000 TO $1,000.
Objects: Insurance agency business.
y. c. Humphreys. president: T. G..
BrouShton, secretary and treasurer.
both of Norfolk.
California Fruit cider Co. Incor-
poratcd. Norfolk. Capital stock: $1,000
to $4,000. Objects: Manufacturing
fruit juices. elders, etc: w. i. Watts.
president: Willia.l j. Kemp, secretary,
both OF Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
Samples Free by Mail

why should use Cuticura soap rhrrN
Is nothing the matter With my skin aud
thought Cuticura Soap was only for skin
troubles True, II is for skin troubles but
its great mission is to prevent skin troubles.
For more than generation It's delicate.
cmoliient and prophyiactic properties have
rendered 1t the standard ioc this purpose.
while its extreme purity and refreshing fla
GRANGE give TO it all the advantages of tn.
best OF toilet soaps. Although Cuticura
soap t25cl and Cutcura Ointment SOC
arc sold by druggist. everywhere, IL sample
OF each with 32p. Skin Book viii bc sent
free upon request Address pos, card:
"Cuticura, Dept. Y. Boston
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
CONDITION is IMPROVED
W. Is. buckley. Shot by Negro Far,
Land. MuN Recover


W. Is. Buckley, inauugeS of Straw
berry lin Farm. who WIS shot and
seriously injured Wednesday morning
10y Len Davis, Il negro farm hand. was
resting well at Memorial Hospital last
night, and his condition was reported
AS being satisfactory. Buckley was
shot in til" forehead and just above
the heart Davis used u shotgun load
ed with birdshot
After he was arrested at Hanover
Junction and brought 10 Ucnrico Coun-
~ Jail Wednesday at midnight, Davis
admitted hring the Two shots at Buck-
Icy, but said he did so because he
feared the manager was making ready
10 attack him. The shooting followed
an argument between the manager and
the negro over tho right OF tho latter
10 use horse and buggy owned by
tho farm.
Davis IL said 10 have served "a torn
III u rctormatory. The negro'S trial
VIII not be held until time determines
The extent OF his victims injuries. In
the ncantinic Davis is being held in
tho 1ionrico .Tail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11

Dc,ous" ur the helpless condition
Of those dependant upon him for sup
port II; s. Walters, acrVin. Il term IN
Jail to- which n" was sentenced after
helm" convicted Of petty larceny in
I iuStiugs Court Fart H.. was r"lca sod
last ui1ht Governor Stuart was moved
{" compassion by the representations
Wodc IN behalf OF the family Of Maj
t.rs and signed ., conditional na,,ior
Yesterday afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
------------------------
GAMBLING CASE DISMISSED
y" Evidence on Witch To Hold George
Jackson and j. H. Gardner.

Ihc cases against George jackson
and y y. Gardner, arrested several
weeks ago by Detectives bryant and
SMITH ON t warrant charging them
with maintaining Il gambling house at
RS North Second Street, was yesterday
dismissed in the i'olicc Court for lack
Of auillcicnt evidence
The warrants against the MOI were
sworn ont by Jacob Schulz. who said
that he had lest in The ncighborhood
~ Sl0G In Tie place. The detectives
had no cane against Jackson and Gard
ncr, and merely executed the warrants
against them. 4 social club lis said to
lac operated Mt the address.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
BROOKS Is HELD
n>c IL Z ntiniIrd 10 To- Day To Hear
I'rnm MHshimItnn pnIIrc

From Washington Police.
Tht case against Ralph H. Brooks.
alias Rudolph Won Eagle. th, man ar.
rested here Wednesday, afternoon by
Detective -ScrScmtS Wiltshire and
Bailey, cn;trScd with being Il fugitive
from Justice in Washington. was YES
tcrdaN continued until to-day by ,Jus-
ticc trntchhcld. The continuance was
OF th. Washington Police Department
might have an opportunity OF appear
papers.
Brooks opened Offices in the Amer.
ican National Bank. representing him
self as director for "a new motion
picture concern. He advertised for
girls 10 work in his productions Il is
IicScu mat ne intended charging
them Tor course OF instruction in
motion picture acting. and that he
would have left town with the money
pcforc the lessons were given. This
~ the game he is said by the police to
nave worked III Washington. Baltimore,
HrrihSflcld, Mass, and other Eastern
cities
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
90
Scaboard E-arntnr,

ApproNimatc GROSS earnings OF the
Se"board Air Line Railway for the
month Of August were Si,GJc. J0J, as
compared with $l,11i.39S during the
sam" month last year. Gross earnings
rom July 10 August 81, this year.
Yer" -, o@.t.'. compared with S3.512.-
q. during tho same period in ial3
For th" fourth week in August this
year Eross earnings were $itH. i5G.
showing a slight decrease in the fic-
ur"s FOR tho same period last year,
which ,Crr. siai ms
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
FILE NOTICE OF CONTEST
CHANGER. Cour, to rr-, On VIII of

childrou OF ". !. Lnwlcr. whose will
was admitted TO probate iii the Chan
cory court yesterday. served notice
upon The court. through their attor-
nc%S that they Will contest that por-
ION OF tho testament that Wills Il part
Of tho estate 10 tho haif-lrothcrS and
sisters of tho deceased Tho estate
is valued at between $1,000 and $1,000
Pending m" adjustment OF tho con
troNcrSH, tho Virginia Trust Company
Quaiincd as curator OF the estate. and
VIII hold possession OF the property
until final disposition - ordered by =,
decree OF tn" court. The cas-. VIII
com" 10 trial at tho next term Of
court. which begins on tho first Mon
day In October.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
Internal Revenue Delegates.

Anuounc ement will oc made TO day
of the names OF delegates who will rep
resent tho Internal Rcvcnu. Nssocin-
tion OF the Second District OF Virginia
10 the annual cinV.ntion Of the Internal
Revenue Association, which will open
ON MOndny in Washington for Il two
day session. The local branch. OF which
Thomas j.. Mcany is president, will
send three delegates and three alter
mates to participntc in ;he deliberations
OF the national BODY. Mr.. Mcany il
also chair;r: OF the executive commit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11

face and neck ltitchet
and burned so badly that
We lost much sleep vita
him Hn cried and
frctted ali 'hc time
Medicine did him
no good ! sent aud got
como Cuticura Spap an,l
Ointment aud they
l,DfnaI t,g- a., 1890.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
Police Cour. Eases.

\ Franklin was yesterday fined 80
charge OF being drunk and disordcrIv
on the street. He was arrested by
Patrolman Alanoiey.
> >. Mcbride. arrested by i'atroimau
TAFT on Il similar charge. WAS assessed
"a Ike amount
James Smith. colored. was fined 81
anu costs by Justice Crutchncld when
arralgned on charge OF being dis
orderly on tho street.
FitzhuEh White, colorcd also ar
rested on charge OF being disorderiy
on the street. was fined 81 and costs.
rms arrest was made by Patrolman
Waters
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11

short tims I washed his face and neck three
times a day with the Cuticura Soap and after
each time applied tho Cuticura Ointment
freely. used ono cake OF tho Cuticura SOAP
nu', two boxes Of Cuticura Ointment aud IN
less than month hc was complctcls cured
and never has had any symptoms OF it
since Signed Mrs. Nlyrta Hanna Mar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
>rroin,> Mrs. Leroy q. brown.

Mrs. Leroy = Brown was appointed
Hv GoNcrnor stuart u member OF the
Virginia delegation to the star
Spanrl"d Hammer Centennial cclobrit-
ton I'm Baltimore. site win 20 as the
representative ot iho Society ut Daugh-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
Judge White Designated.

Judge u. -. White. Of the Twenty
eighth Circuit, Norfolk, waa designat ell
Yesterday by Governor Stuart to si, 70,
Judge Jesse f. West in tho Circuit
Court of Brunswick County several
days next week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
The Weather

f"reeasf' For Nircinia-Increasiu
cIn"dIncss Friday. followed by show
ers ny night; saturday showers.
For North taroIina-I'uir and ANNE
"hnt warmer Friday: Saturday cloudy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
SHOW MARKED INTEREST
IN COMING CONFERENCE
bankers Especially Aroused Over
Meeting 10 Discuss Opening Up
of Latin-i mcrica Trade.
GATHER HERE SEPTEMBER 10
Chamber Of Commerce Calls Two
Day Session for Purpose OF RAN
ming Ways and Means to Increase
sale or american Products.


MIN, u,,, and >In,u> to Inrrpusc
H'" "' american 'ro""''>'
-
Banker. throughout this section
of .nt,,,r, ,q ,,,iI as manufacturers.
;,
's'icu'tuf''HtS' 'i"" "''e' ''S''.9"
:"a". are keeiiI Interested IN the
manufacturers conference which has
, u,, "a. picr,,ora
Chamber 0' Commerce |" DE held mere
Sept"iuicr IS and -. Hundreds Of
markets ,r ,b. I,.in-Amcricau conn
, , ,,
'''' ''" '''N '''"'' W So S"PP'''S
from lturpr' because .! the war. which
hi many instances has taraiYzed bust
ness iicali"'ue this TACT, the Cham
Dor "t C""mcrce has ,''i'd a confer
'nce OF business men COR tho purpose
OF pi'nhiW WAYS ana means 10 I'm
crease the sale ~ American products
iu south America
Although American trad, rs well cs-
tahlishcd iu Argentina. Brazil. Chile
and Peru. and rs said to be growing,
he spitc OF iacl of direct bankiu. ia
"ilitife and other lnv r,bIc conditions.
Ii rs b'.N'V"d unLt American banks arc
:resth u,,d'd iu south America as
U.t,.itdnfI. i..pttrt,4 ir tb,. ,...,,tu,ip,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
Charged With rl-u nr ,.u;,,r

William smith. volor"d. WAS last
night arrested by Bicycle Policeman
Kidd charg"d viii stealing q guitar.
\ Z. lu,d .,f s. from Mar, cad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
.|TCHED AND
BURNED BADLY
Child's Eczema Looked Like Rash.
ireland FrettedaIlthe lime, Gu
ticura Soap md Ointment Haalaa.

A-nc;t. Ark Cuticura Soap a..l uiut-
mcnt completely cured our boy OF e.zema
1t looked like - rash and was all over hi,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-11
SpceinI LocnI Dntn for Hc.tcraa.

"o1i tehlpcTaturt' ............. %
/. NJ temperature. .. "a
MaN'mum temperature up to )
Minimum temperature up to S
~. '............... A.
@ ,en' pci"tuic. .'..-... ~
1t,
~ .;oi! ~ 'e,lperalurc. $500. II
i'ticltncH IN temperature since
MnrSn $3.50; 49,. .......... l?S
accumulated deficiency in tempera-
turc since January l....... OH
deficiency iii rainfall since March
o,;,,,..,:..,o., .;:a.;;:...:... -. $50
accumulated deficiency in rainfall
since January .............. $50