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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-23
The Great County Fair

Inc F0urGn annual meet or the NC
Marry County Fair opened Tuesday
morning under favorable weather in
dications the success of any fair de-
ponds on the weather. A visit to.the
live stock pens Tuesday morning
found the horse department at least
we'll filled. We were able to get the
following list of fleets" which will
show themselves in the several rings
where speed counts:
Mrs. Grives, of Oblong, H., has
"Hoosier Boy 2:19a, PAGER; Silent
Girl", 2::229, trotter.
A. c. Wallace, 0wensboro, KY, has
Florence W., PAGER, 2:l94.
J. B. Clarke, Golconda, ILL.,, "Bllly
Buck, 2:l34, trotter.
A. D. Goodwin & Sons, Lebanon,
Ind. have "Wend' 2:204, Brown
mare Hesitate, 2:295, full sister
of "Wond".
J. W. Gray & Bro, of Selmer,
Classify BelP, 2::l64, and 3 saddle
horses.
Lee Hendrix. of Bethel Springs,
combination mare and some young
stock.
G. A. Farris & Sons, of Savannah.
saddle mares, saddle horse and sad
die mare and colt.
J. E. Harrison, of Corinth, had
"CastIebell", 2:l63, PAGER; Gray
Bell", green trotter
J. D. Johnston, Jackson, had the
following string of five, headed by
"Ondean', four year old stallion, COM
bination saddle and driving; "Saffo"
combination 4 year old mare; Holly
wood, four year old harness horse;
BABY Doll", 2:30 PAGER; Like
ness, roam gelding 2::20 trotter.
j. D. Johnston has never missed a
McNairy County fair, dating back to
the old and popular fairs at Purdy.
His presence and string of fine horses
have contributed more to the fair
than that of any other one person.
In the cattle department several
good animals were in the pens. A
yoke of black match calves under yoke
by Buford Curtis, was a rather unu-
sual thing. Durham bull one year
old, by John McCullar, of Selmer.
j. E, Mitchell had his fine young
Hereford bull. J. w. Robinson, of
Kramer, exhibited his 3 year old Hol-
stein bull.
J. G. Gooch and W. H. Stone, of
Selmer, had their fine Jersey mich
cows and calves. A nice young Jer-
sey heifer we noticed shown by Dick
MAYORS little boy.
W. 0. Armstrong had a fine jack.
Mansel Brooks had two. These were
exceptionally fine animals.
| A number of mares and colts both
mule and horse colts were entered.
The chicken coops contained a
number of breeds. among which c. c.
Graham and sons showed several pens
Of fine Plymouth Rocks.
The Ladies' department. showed a
full exhibit of women's handiwork
and the culinary department was ex-
ceedingly fine and full.
The agricultural department
showed fine specimens of corn, pump
kins, turnips, watermelons, Irish and
sweet potatoes. These were as fine
and large as we ever saw.
The attendance at 10 o'clock,
when our report closed. was very
slim, and much fears we're expressed
that the fair would be good but the
attendance light on account of the
financial distress of the people.
The music was furnished by SWANS
Band, and the best ever on the
Grounds.
FREE FOR ALI. TRoT. Four en-
sries, best 3 in 5. billie Buck" won
three heats and the race, time 2:26;
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-23
KEEP VIGOROUS BROOD SOW.

AS a rule the old brood sow should
be kept as long as she remains Wig
orous; she knows better how to raise
her sucking pigs than the younger
mothers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-23
RU BsEsI M

VIII cure Rheumatism, Neu-
raleia. Headaches, Cramps, Collie
Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Old
Sores. letter. Ring-Worm. Ec-
zema. etc. Antiseptic Anodyne,
used internally or externally. 25c
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-10-23
Notice

All parties are hereby forbidden TO
trespass by hunting or fishing on my
premises. under penalty of law.
l6 P. H. THRAsHER.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

ideal will undergo many changes and
show many variations. Already we
are seeing fascinating little blouses
with short basque extensions to be
worn over the skirts and we may look
for the idea to be developed but,
since the plated skirt and the basque
hardly go hand in hand, bodices that
terminate at the waist line will be
equally smart and all forms Of girdle
and sash will retain their favor.
Happily for the present generation.
fashions mean variety in these days.
We are not at all likely to consent to
return to the period when one style
only was exhibited and one must wear
that or appear bizarre. Those Of US
who have found the japanese bodices
a real delight need feel no appre-
hension. The idea is likely to be
combined with the new features and
by no means to disappear.
Just at the moment, sleeveless over
blouses and sleeveless coats are greatly
liked and unquestionably are prac-
tical for warm weather wear. Almost
every kind Of over-blouse is to be met
and, since the over-blouse can be
used to produce very charming and
picturesque effects. il must be well
come.
Flaring collars retain all their vogue
too but they are constantly under
going variations. The newest partake
Of the Elizabethan period but the
pretty aaring collar that is variously
known as Normandy and Gladstone
continues to be exceedingly smart.
The very newest materials for their
making are pique for the simpler
blouses and suits and faille silk for
the handsome ones and, since both
are ribbed. it is after all the one idea
developed IN TWO faOrl0-
Somewhat unusual combinations
Of materials are being seen but, how
ever unusual, always effective. At
Piping Rock. for example. was met
a costume combining silk gabardine
with chiffon. the color being one Of
the new blues known as Corbeau.
The skirt Of the gabardine was plain
and narrow but not exaggeratedly 50.
The tunic and sleeveless bodice were
Of chiffon accordion plated and the
long close-htting sleeves matched the
skirt. The neck opening formed a
deep V at the front and was finished
with a faring collar Of the Eliza
bethan order made Of white failIe
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
LATEST FASHION NOTES
FROM THE FASHION CENTERS

THE early summer races are not
alone among the smartest social
events Of the season, they also
point the way to the coming fashions
and are quite certain to reveal the
newest and the latest. Just now it is
interesting to note that between the
cabled account Of Shat is worn in
Paris and the. report Of the costumes
that we're seen at Piping Rock, there
is 80 little difference as to emphasize
again the nearness Of the fashion
centers and to bring an acute realiza-
tion Of how little time is lost between
appearance on one side Of the sea and
the other. Piping Rock, to be sure. is
one Of the most exclusive race courses
and. Of course, emphasizes the feature
but perhaps is doubly interesting
because Of that fact.
Evidently the basque idea Is grow.
ing: also it is evident that the day Of
the exaggeratedly narrow skirt is on
the wane. One Of the newest models
shows a long full tunic either plated
or gathered or cut faring to produce
fullness. Paris is wearing a great
many entire skirts that are accordion
plated and it is evident that. by the
coming of another season, plaits will
have returned to their own. although
Just what form they will take. what
the degree Of fullness will be. yet
remains to be determined.
The basque idea indeed will undergo
o great many changes before it be-
comes fairly established. The earlier
evidences Of the fashion that give the
medieval or modified medieval lines
are somewhat severe, by no means
generally becoming and. while they
are exploited. while they are worn by
women who are on the outlook for the
newest model. it is probable that the
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

weather wear. They shed the dust.
they are cool and they are aIvays
pretty.
The third costume is made Of sum-
mer tafeta in black and white check
with old blue. The touch Of linen on
the silk is exceedingly dainty and ex-
oeedingiy smart and the costume is
altogether a most unusual one. Il
is very simple too and it can be put
together without the least bit Of
trouble. The coat is in kimono
style. requiring absolutely no fitting,
and the skirt is laid in plaits to give
the peg top effect
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
DESCRIPTION OF PATTERNS

sI5I Blouse with Tunic for Misses and
Small Women, 10 and IS years.
sos4 one-Piece Peg Top Skirt for
Misses and Small Women, I6 and IS
years.
s243 Kimono Blouse for Misses anII
Small Women, I6 and is years. :
sIsI One-Piece Skirt with Tunic, for
Misses and Small Women, I6 and IS
years.
sI4o Cutaway Coat for Misses and
Snail Women, Is and IS years.
sIoS One-Piece Peg Top Skirt for .
Misses and Small Women. 10 and
Is years
sIS7 Blouse for Misses and Small
Women, IS and Is years.
s7oI Two-Piece Flounced Skirt for
Misses and Small Women, IS and IS
years.
1890 Gathered Blouse, "a to ~ bust.
s26S one-Piece Drsped Skirt, II to 30
waist.
s7sa Waist with Yoke and Sleeves in
One, 81 to 30 bust.
1851 Two-Piece Skirt, ~ to 80 waist.
s774 Fancy Blouse, "a to 30 bust.
s27o One-Piece Skirt, ~ to 90 waist.
s276 Kimono Coat. "a to n bust.
s273 Two-Piece Skirt, ~ to 80 waist.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

ME last costume shows a COM
bination Of taffeta with French
serge. the two together making
an extremely attractive, useful frock
that can be made available for many
occasions. The little blouse is made
in kimono style but with seams over
the shoulders that allow an effective
distribution Of the fuIlness. The skirt
is just the two-piece sort with two
circular founces arranged over it.
The same model would be a good one
for various other materials as well a,
silk.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

n lever were cotton stuffs so
~ lovely as they are this season
and never was it 50 easy to
have charming costumes. Here is
one that is smart in the extreme yet
go simple that any girl can make
them in a short space Of time and,
when a girl can make her own frocks,
she will not fail to have a generous
number.
The dress to the left is made OF
striped eponge with plain white linen
collar and cuffs. 1t is exceedingly
practical as well as exceedingly fash
ionabIe but. if for any reason the
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

olors- 1t is exceedingly dainty and
summer-like yet it gives just the
bright color note that is so dominant
this season. The skirt is Of the one
piece sort but draped most effect
lively with a short tunic that can be
Of the same or of a contrasting ma
terial while the blouse is in just two
pieces with the edges overlapped at
front and back.
7 UNDOUBTEDLY the Iigh,
weight silks are to be fashion
able throughout the summer
and they really are ideal for warm
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

edged with plated net while the
girdle and shaped band a little below.
the waist line were Of the gabardine,
which, almost needless to say, was Of
the light weight silk sort especially
designed for summer wear. The
same costume might be developed 10
tafIeta in place of the gabardine. The
essential features are the long, slightly
shaped tunic and the over-blouse laid
in close full plaits together with the
sleeveless todice and faille collar.
One Of the smartest costume,
showing the favorite Roman stripe,
was Of silk and wool material COM
bined with dark prune colored taffetss
The stripes made the under skirt and
rather close-htting bodice showing ;
long plain sleeves and the taffeta the
extremely deep straight gathered tunic
and wide girdle that extends quite to
the bust line and terminated in sash
ends at the back. The lower edge Of
the skirt, the edges Of the tunic, sleeves
and girdle were all finished with frilIs
Of the taffeta and the Medici collar
was Of white piqu&.
One Of the newest costumes that ha,
reached these shores from across the
sea is Of pale dove colored gabardine,
a shade and a material among the
smartest to be seen, and it combine,
an accordion plated skirt with a Ionk
redingote that is the very latest CIV
Of fashion and which is claimed to Be
the herald Of redingote styles for the
autumn. The coat in this instance /,
cut of at the waist line in front.
heightened abruptly at the sides some
what after the manner of a man,
evening suit while at the back i.
reaches almost to the edge of the skin.
The genuine medieval basque,
with founced skirts are meeting with,
ready favor and are extremely attract.
i've when the basque is not too severe.
A rather handsome model exploited
recently shows a close-htting basque,
or what was once called a Jersey, Of
hlet lace over a foundation of black
satin while the two deep founces tha,
form the skirt are Of Malines lace and
there IS a sash Of black arranged
between the two while the neck Of
the corsage is made square over a,
chemisette Of white organdie that is
cut to form a deep V and this V is
finished with a ruche Of black tuIIe
and black tulle as neck finish is one
OF the new and interesting features
Of recent models
The skirt Is cut in two portions and
when the fare is wanted, wedge
shaped pieces are inserted at the
side seams. II the plain narrow skirt
is wanted, the seams are stitched for
the entire length. The pockets, too.
are optional, although almost every
woman will be glad to welcome them.
For general summer wear, linen
eponge is one Of the best possible Z
materials but it is easy to think Of,
this skirt made Of serge or gabardine
for travelling and occasions Of the
sort or from plain linen or gaIatea or
any similar material. In the back
view, the gown is shown made Of
white linen with trimming Of apple
green, making a very dainty, sum
nerlike effect.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

entire dress Of striped material is
not liked, it can be given quite a
different effect by the use of plain
color for the blouse while the skirt
is Of striped or by some similar COM
bination. There is only one seam
in the skirt and the sleeves that are
joined to the yoke below the shoulder
line dispense with the need Of fitting
to the armholes.
HE second costume combines a
blouse Of plain white crepe with
a skirt Of white crepe showing
flowers embroidered in really brilliant
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
FASHIONABLE
GOWNS OF SILK
AND LINEN
Pockets and Flare at the
Lower Edge Make New
Features of Fashionable
Skirts.

T PROFESSIONALLY yellow Is
one of the most fashionable
colors of the season and the
first is a blouse Of handkerchief linen
in a really beautiful shade that is
worn with a skirt Of linen eponge
showing touches Of the same color.
The two together make a thoroughly
satisfactory costume for summer
mornings and one that is smart at
the same time. In this case, there is
worn over the skirt a deep pointed
girdIe of the material but that feature
can always be determined by each
woman for herself, the skirt and blouse
each being complete in itself. The
skirt is one of the favorite ones that
consists Of one big piece laid in plaits
to provide drapery and breadth. The
blouse is a most satisfactory one that
would be pretty in any fashionable
material, crepe, voile, batiste or
crepe de chine, quite as well as
the handkerchief linen. The
skirt can be copied in any sea-
Tonable material, for the model
is a good one for taffeta and for
foulard as we'll as for linen.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

HE latest designs for practical
skirts are many of them show
ing inserted pockets and fare
at the lower edge and both features
are much to be desired for walking,
for golf and for all outdoor occupa-
tions. The second skirt includes also
q fitted yoke that is exceedingly
smart and can be made with or
without suspenders. The blouse that
is worn with it is a new one also with
E plain yoke and sleeves cut in one and
full lower portions. .- As shown here
the skirt is made Of eponge showing
lines Of green on a white ground and
the blouse is Of handkerchief linen
and the materials are among the
Emartest and best liked of the sum-
n:er, but every reader will recognize
the fact that materials and combina-
tons can be varied again and again
For the practical blouse, handkerchief
linen, crepe and voile are the pre-
ferred materials but this model could
Re made from organdie or from crepc
de chine and become adapted to diff
ierent uses. Since the sleeves can be
either three-quarter or full length.
they suit all needs and all occasions.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-29

,ington; sergt. Claude a. stewart,
Fairmont; Sergt. Archie Tects, Terra
Alta; sergt. Clyde Bratcs, parkcrs-
burg; Lieut.. Lconar y. Jones, ives.
ton; scrst. Earl Hull, Littlcton;
Lieut.. Edgar L. Davis, Charleston,
Private Ere II. sapp. Weston; Sergt.
Glen Sawyers, Isuckhnnnon; Qua. Ter
master Scrst. Eaton Dean, Littlcton:
Corp. Charles r. Oliver, i.iltleton;
sergt. Davis w. Ngevicker. Terra Al
". u, Si,i8ss 81 y ~
The altcrnates arc: Qunrtcrmastcr
. S;srgt, Russell White, 'ISingwoud,sara
Private Grant 2, Hill. MprEantown.
Captain James a. Watson. OF Par
kersburg, was selected team captain;
Capt. D. F. Cole, of Kingwood, team
coach; Cant. Charles II, Morgan. 80
charleston, spottcr: sand CAPT. Ed@.
SarskaddoTs Of Fairnont. CaTt8chai5s.
E. Robinsop; of Morgnntown. First
Lieut.. Heller II. Rice, of Huntington,
First Lieut.. NJ. e. Martin. Of Terra
Alta. and First Lieut.. Harold Corn
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-29
pRoGREssIvEs HAVE NO BANDS
OUT IN OHIO.

We have failed to notice much of a
|jolification cminating from Progress
siye sources over the recent Ohio pri-
marics. Can 1t be that our Progress
sive friends have forgotten to tell the
wonderful? progressive vote cast in
our neighboring state? In the face
OF their insistent contention that tho
Progressive party IS the dominant
party of the country, jwcrdonit 'mucli
blame them for failing to note the
wpcfully small vote cast across the
river. IN 4 Nd Is. s
THAT Ohio WHIT FctHrn to the RE-
publican fold this fall, and rcpudia4
! the states Democratic mismanage-
mcnt, is evidenced by the vote Just
polled, 7,a y
That the Progressive party is q
dead one and will never again be re-
covered us a political entity in the
Buckeye state is conclusively shown.
For time 1t was thought by many
that the Ohio Progressives might
hold the balance of power and there
by succeed in seating another Demo-
crat in the gubernatorial chair at
Columbus, but the returns dispell
this fear, and the political horizon
appears fair, and without a cloud to
dim the hope of the grand old party
in that great state.
The returns from the primories
Just held show n Republican vote OF
260, 900, a total Democratic vote OF
200, 900 and n Progressive vote of but
ltnly 10000, or clear majority over
both Democrats and Progressives. Of
about $4,000. os,ro,,
If this is any indication OF the
continent of the Ohio voter and we
have no reason to believe otherwise,
there will be clear Sailing. and fair
weather ahead for the Good Ship Of
Republicanism in ohiopthis fall.-pt,
Pleasant State Gazette. sj3.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-29
Dauis Buys
The Free Press

l.. NJ. Davis today purchased from
the estate of the late George NJ. ia
.cobs n half interest In the Farmers
Free Press. The Fairmont Free
Press was purchased from the Fair.
mont Printing Company four year,
ago by Messrs. Davis and Jacobs and
has been published by them since as
Joint owners under the management
Of. Mr., Davis. Soon after tile paper
was purchase It was enlarged ahi
the name changed i'to that of tic
Farmers Free Press. While tile pricl
paid for the half interest was not
given out, it is understood that the
deal was made at about 50qo IN.
crease over the purchase price OF four
years ago. 49,
In the past four years the circula.
ton of the paper has been more than
trebbled and extended into the ad.
Joining counties OF Monongalia, Har,
rison, Taylor. Preston and Wetzel
prizes have been distributed in this
Many hundreds Of dollars In valuable
prizes, such as pianos, organs, dia.
monds and other prizes, have been
attributed in this territory among It's
readers In circulation extension cam.
paigns. In 1912 the paper published
mammoth industrial edition of 81
pages. consuming with tho one issut
FIVE ions of white paper. the iarges;
newspaper of the kind ever published
in the state. 7"
The Free Press was founded in
1892 by MIR. H. C. Sample, who has
since retire from active newspaper
work, and has. been q paper of potent
inhuenct for tho past 90 years III I'll.
rural sections of The county.
PJerhaps its most prosperous timc
has bon within the last four years
when; the paper under the manage,
ment Of MR. Davis earned and paid C.
its owners 5000 in profits, or an
average of 75% per year on the in.
ycstment, a record perhaps unequal.
led in the state by any newspaper.
l.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-29

States Civil Service Commission,
Washington, D. G..
Applications should be properly
executed ana filed with the Commisr:
sion at Washington. As examina-
tion papers are sllippc direct from
the commission to tho places OF en-
animation, 1t is necessary that appli-
cations be received in ample time To
Arrange for the examination desired
at the place indicated by the appli-
cant. The Commission will therefore
arrange to examine any applicant
whose application is received in time
to permit teh shipment of the neces-
sary papers.
An eligible register for the posi-
tion Of rural letter carrier for eaca
county will be maintained. a person
must be examined for tile county in
which the postofrice that supplies his
home Is situate. As a result OF such
examination he may become eligibl:
to appointment as rural at any post
office in. such county. A rural letter
carrier after one years satisfactory
service may be transferrc to the po-
sition of clerk of carrier in. first. or
second class postoiricc, to the: posi-,
ton of railway mail clerk, or to 9th;
or positions. In the claSsifte service,
subject to such examination as may
be required by the civil service rules.
PoHN a. MclLHENNY, Presient.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-29

team selected Is compose almost erl=
tirely of new men. Fifteen men,
three of whom are nlternatess com
pose the team. Thcy are:
First sergt. Ivan chadler. Hunt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-29
man will hardly deny, 2

man will hardly deny.ii aAF ~
The decision is one of far reach
ing consequence, as upon it hinges
the appointment of election Officers
in November. This was the real bone
OF contention. As it will be readily
seen II the Republicans are entitled
TO the registrars they will also be
entitled to representation in election!
officers. Il
The question presented was very
unique one and one which may never
arise again unless some new party.
or some candidate running as the
nominee of one of the old parties, and
claiming to be party all his own,
attempts to usurp the rights of the
older parties.
That the decision was sad blow
TO the Progressive party is evident.
It explodcs their principal argument
that they are one of the dominant
factor in our county politics. 1t will
cause those who have been blindly
following the lead of corrupt bosses,
ltospause and take stock of themtt
selves, To'many,it is about tho only
lnfeans by whicha they may be itpr
pressed with the fact that their sup
Ip6sedly perfect party is only fake
and has no standing as party. NJ
u 1t. Is hardly probable that the Pro;
gsessiye party. illsayer cast q sqffiii
|cient number of votes as a separate
party to even make it a contender
for recognition. The decision was a
righteous one and the sun Of the Pro-
leressive party has forever set in Ma
son county.-Pt. Pleasant State Ga
lZette.