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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Easy to Darken GRAY Hair


When your hair turns gray, streaked
with gray, white, faded, brittle. fall
ing out, itching scalp or dandruf, try
the following: On retiring rub Q-Ban
like shampoo on hair and scalp. By
morning the gray has disappeared
and another application or two of
Q-Ban the hair is beautifully darkened
and becomes fluffy, glossy and luxuri-
ant with real hair health. Itching
and dandruff have stopped. Q-Ban
stops falling hair and promotes its
growth. Q-Ban is not sticky and
messy, and cannot injure the hair or
scalp. Delightful to use and sure to
darken hair so evenly and naturally
no one can tell. SOC for a 81 bottle.
B. L, Browder, Selmer. Tenn. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Il could scratch myself to pieces
is often heard from sufferers of &c.
zema, letter, Itch and similar Skin
Eruptions. Don't Scratch Stop the
Itching at once with DR.. Hobson's
Eczema Ointment. It's first applica.
tion starts healing; the Red, Rough,
Scaly, Itching Skin is soothed by the
Healing and Cooling Medicines. Mrs
c. A, Einfeldt, Rock Island. ILL.,, aftei
using DR.. llobson's Eczema Ointment
writes: This is the first time in nine
years | have been free from the
dreadful ailment." Guaranteed. Soc.
at your Druggist. ad,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
TOMATO lNSEC rs.

The large green tomato worm, o:
Horn Tail, as it is commonly called.
can be controlled by hand picking or
spraying the plants with Arsenate of
Lead at the rate of 3 pounds to 90 gal
Ions Of water. Ground which has been
devoted to the growing of tomatoes
should be turned deep in the fall; this
will destroy any of the oyer-wintering
forms which may be in the soil. The
tomato fruit worm is the worm which
bores into the tomato and eats on the
inside of the developing vegetables,
The self-same worm attacks corn, and
IS known as the corn ear-worm; also
the cotton boil, in which cast 1t Is
known as the Cotton Boil Worm To
bacco is also attacked by this insect.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder

Are you run down Nervous
Tired? Is everything you do an eff
fort? Yon are not lazy you are sick!
Your stomach, liver, kidneys, and
whole system need a tonic. A Tonic
and Health Builder to drive out the
waste matter build up and renew
your strength. Nothing better than
Electric Bitters. Start to-day. Mrs,
James Duncan, Haynesville, Me-,
writes: Completely cured me after
several doctors gave me up" SOC
and $1.00, at your druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Cuts.
adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
FEEL GOOD--LAUGH.--
BE HAPPY AND WELL
Take Some Dodson's Liver Tone To-
Night and See Much Better You
win Feel Tomorrow.

Thousands of former sufferers from
constipation, biliousness, sick head
ache and stomach ills are now bright
err, healthier, happier through taking
Dodson's Liver Tone, the medicine
which was made to use instead of
calomel. They have learned to smile
again.
Dodson's fine remedy is so different
from calomel. You feel good after
taking Dodson's. There are no de-
pressing after-effects, such as with
l'calomel and other strong and violent
purgatives. You do not change your
habits or diet when taking Dodson's
Liver Tone. There is no pain nor
grippe, no change 10 your regular hab-
its. Liver Tone promptly clears thu
dulled brain and clogged system in ar
easy, natural way. assisting N Ature il
The struggle against constipation aud
bilouSness, Doisoas also stimulate,
you and builds YOU up and strength
ems you at the same tine.
A reliable, pleasant,tasting vageta
bic liquid, D,ds ms Liver Tone i,
guaranteed without condilion BY b. L
Browder, who will chperfu'ly refuse
purchase price (5ec J instantly with
out question in went Of any dissatis
faction with the remedy or its re
suits. ad,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Coughs and Colds Weaken the System

Continued Coughs, Colds and Bron-
chial troubles are depressing and
weaken the system. Loss of weight
and appetite usually follow. Get a
SOC. bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery to-day. 1t will stop your
cough. The first dose helps. The
best medicine for Stubborn Coughs,
Colds and all Throat and Lung Trou-
bles. Mr.. @. H. Brown, Muscatine,
Ala, writes: my wife was sick dur
ing the hot summer months and |
honestly believe DR.. Kings New Dis
covery saved her life" Good for chill
dren. SOC. and $l.00, at your Drug
gist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for All
Hurts. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
SAND BOX

Oh, if that preacher had
preached on and prayed for rain
Sunday night as he spoke of,
wouldn't it have been a knock
down argument.......W Why don't
you eliminate Pres. Huerta and
make yourself grata to Pres. Will
son....... They now have a post
master at Memphis and we also
have one at Selmer ....... Next
Sunday at IL O'Clock Caildren's
day at Presbyterian church, and
at night at Methodist church.
Children always draw more than
a preacher. ....... The little weakly
cotton and corn got move on
their dear little selves. ....... Ma
terial has been distributed on
Pharr avenue for a concrete
walk. 1t will be the longest walk
in town. The wheat harvest
is On in Oklahoma, and there
will be plenty of harvest hands
to harvest the big crop in all the
wheat belt. ......, Buttermilk and
blackberries can go far to relieve
the character of high living. See
we did not say high cost Of liv-
ing, or beauty of high living 49,.
Read every advertisement in the
Independent and you will learn
who is thinking about you and
who wants your trade. ....... D.
T. Smith has moved into the
Kernodle residence vacated by
Sam Freeman. Nc house in Sell
mer remains vacant one day.
w. Fl. Alexander has about com
pleted the wood work of his nice
residence, -. Raines, the 81, 000,-
600 Memphis bank swindler, was
forced to trial Tuesday in Judge
Palmer's court at Memphis,
against his efforts to get con-
tinuance ...... What relief that
Mondays rain brought. The heat
and dust both went where the
woodbine tWineth ....... Plaster
ing the DR.. Smith building is go
ing on and the front plate glass
going up........ D. E. Scott, of
Lexington, was nominated Mon
day for Chancellor. He got a
majority of votes on first ballot.
He is competitor of ]. w. Ross,
present incumbent. ..........T There
will be dearth of sweet gradu-
ates for twelve months in the big
papers. $500. Twelve sugar beet
factories have already closed out
in the West since free sugar went
into effect. All the others are
considering doing SO. y.....A new
volcanoe has developed ip Cali
fornia and is giving a terror fit
to the people. Well it might. /
No fellow can tell the antics of a
real live. red hot, vomiting noun
tain.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Mrs, 0phelia Morrow, Of Daneille,
Tenn, came Wednesday to visit her
mother, Mrs. Ann Bell, who is quite
sick at her sons, DR.. w. 7. Bell.
Mrs. Floyd Wilson is quite sick with
the measles at her fathers !, s.
Alexander.
Presiding Elder Freeman preached
a strong sermon Sunday night at the
Methodist church and held quarterly
conference Monday forenoon.
DR.. J. L. Smith was thrown from a
wagon Wednesday, and run over by
both wheels and badly bruised, but
not serious. The wagon had just
been unloaded.
Sam Freeman and family left Sun.
day for Evansville, Ind +, where Mr.
Freeman is located as representative
of the Colgate Manufacturing Co
We wish them success in their new
home.
Albert W. Biggs, of Memphis, who
has been dangerously i'll for month
from ptomaine poisoning, and oper.
ated on last week for appendicitis, is
reported as slowly improving, though
not at all out of danger. For three
weeks he was hourly expected to die
His prominence as a man and attor.
ney has caused great interest in his
case. Mr.. Biggs is the husband Of
nee Miss Maggie Pharr, 9 niece Of
Mrs. Purviance, who has often visit
ed here, and Mr.. Biggs is well known
to many of US.
The many friends of Rev. J. M
jenkins, now at Cottage Grove, Tenn
for this his fourth year, were glad tC
greet him in Selmer Monday. Why
would it not be good idea for oul
Methodist friends to have him here
some time in the near future.
J. R. Wilson, aged 60, died recent.
ly at his home near McNairy. He
was stricken with paralysis last De-
cember, and died sitting in his rocker
when no one was expecting it. The
Deceased was veteran of the civil
war, having served his time in the
9th Tennessee cavalry, He was q
good citizen and his loss will be
greatly felt in his .neighborhood.
AGENTS, MALE AND FEMALE
WANTED, to sell White Flame Lamp
Burners. Whitest, brightest and most
economical light ever produced from
coal oil. Fully guaranteed and sells
on sight. Askins & Dircks Lumber
Co., Dist. Mgrs., Union City, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Land Transfers
1T. Brewer and wife to S. M
Perkins: 81 acres. $500.

Help the baby Though the teething
period by giving it McGee's Baby
Elixir. 1t is a healthful, Wholesome
remedy, we'll adapted to a baby's deli
cate stomach. 1t contains no opium
or morphine or Injurious drug of any
kind. Babies thrive under its exec
lent stomach AMI bowel correcting in
fuence. Price 25c and SOC per bot.
tie. Sold by B. l.. Brovder, exclus-
lively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Blisters on the hapds, burns, scalds,
old sores, lame back and rheumatism
are all subject to the great healing
and penetrating power of Billiards.
Snow Liniment. 1t is a marvellous
pain relief. Price 25c, SOC and $l.00
per bottle. Sold by B. L. Browder,
exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
PERSONALS

Carl Wood. OF Memphis, visited
home folks this week.
Albert Houston was here Sunday.
Don't forget to try Tango.
J. R. Burks of the 9th was here on
business Tuesday.
Misses Pearl Pratt and Ruby Nc
Kinny, of Henderson, were among
those attending the meeting here
Sunday.
G1 to Bryant & Richardson for
Feed and Flour.
Thrasher Anderson is at home af-
ter a few months stay with the
dredge boat on Whiteoak.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Johnson, Of
Henderson, attended the meeting
Tuesday night and were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Houston.
w. d. Hagy went to Corinth Tues
day to meet his wife and daughters.
They arrived here Wednesday morn
ing to make their home in Selmer.
They have been in the West several
years.
Jno. R. Erwin attended the conven-
ton in Jackson Monday.
Tango, the popular drink, at soda
founts.
Billie Hamilton returned few days
ago from the U. s. regular army
service of three years. He says three
years is long enough for him to serve
his country.
Prof. ]. 7. Robson has been spend
ing few days in Selmer. He says
he is putting in full time on his
fathers farm. in which he has a fnan-
cial interest. We were all glad to
see him.
]. H. Perkins was here on business
Monday.
W. A. Wallace, Of Paragould, Ark,
is here looking after anything that
eats grass, with a view of buying.
Go to Bryant & Richardson for
Feed and Flour.
Misses Eula and zula Kirk, of Cor
NTH, spent Sunday with Selmer
friends. They are readers of the In
dependent.
G. M. Gooch, of GravelhiIl, was a,
Selmer visitor Tuesday. He comes to
Selmer about three times year he
says.
Joa Ell Williams was Selmer Wis
i"r, Monday.
Go to BRYANT & Richardson for
for Feed and Flour.
Co Supt Aaron Brooks left Wednes-
day to attend the meeting of West
Tennessee County Superintendent at
the N rmal College at Memphis.
Targo--the ladies' drink.
Robert Wade, one of our old relia-
hlrs from the 9th District. was here
Tuesday He reports very heavy
rain in his sect Monday.
DR.. and Mrs. R. NJ. Kendrick and
son left Monday night for Washing
ton 10 attend the annual meeting of
,hessnrgeons Of the Southern Rail,
way.
G. W. Rarnes hove in Monday, He
Is esasassing 10 Alabama for the
lluns.ldt Nurseries. Hs is the same
genial toiJ charlie"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Marriage Licenses

s. L. Meek to Mrs Mary f. Young.
Davis Lain to Maggie Graham.
Bluford Moore to Maggie Moore.
Carlisle c. Browder to Addie L.
Gray.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Announcement
For CHANCELLOR

FUK UHANCELLUK
announce myself AS II 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.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Better Than Spanking!
Spanking will not cure children of
wetting the bed, because it is not a
habit, but q dangerous disease. The
C. H, ROWAN DRUG co.
Chicago, Illinois,

have discovered a strictly harmless
remedy for this distressing disease
and to make known its merits they
will send a SOC package to any read
er of the Independent. This remedy
also cures frequent desire to urinate
and inability to control urine during
the night or day in old or young.
The G. H Rowan Drug Co., are an
old reliable house,
WRITE TO THEM TODAY
FOR THE FREE MEDICINE
Cure the afflicted members of your
family, then tell your neighbors and
friends about this remedy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

ana is known as The Tobacco False
Bud-worm. Since this insects passes
the Winter as a pupa in the soil. .
practical method of control is to plow
the infested land late in the Fall or
during the Winter. With the tomato
this insect feeds a little on the sur
face of the fruit; hence an application
of the Aresenate of Lead will kill
many of the worms before they get
into the pulp of the tomato. Flea Bee
ties also attack the tomatoes and niay
be controlled by the dust or hquii form
OF the Aresengte CT Lead.--G. NJ. Bent
ley, Tennessee Experiment Station.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Notice

We have a car load of John j.
Delker Buggies for sale, for money or
on time. Have to be sold.
GRAY Bros.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Drink Tango, At all soda founts.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

With the blowing well done the he,
vest is half begun.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Has the seed been tested?
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16
HAVE DARK HAIR
 AND LOOK YOUNG
Don't stay gray! Nobody can tell when you darken gray, faded hair
 with Sage Tea and Sulphur

Grandmother kept her hair beautl- fully darkened, glossy and abundant with brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur. Whenever her hair fell out or took on that dull, faded or streaked ap- pearance, this simple mixture was ap- piled with wonderful effect. By ask ing at any drug store for Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" you will get a large bottle of this old-time recipe, ready to use, for about 30 cents. This simple mixture can be depended upon to restore natural color and beauty to the hair and is splendid for dandruff, dry, itchy scalp and falling hair
 A well-known downtown druggist says everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. because 1t darkens so naturally and evenly that nobody can tell 1t has been applied-its SO easy to use. too You simply dampen a comb or brush and draw it through your hair. taking one strand at a time By morning the gray hair disappears; after another application or two, it is restored to its natural color and looks glossy soft and abundant-Adv. 363
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16

charity and goodness of a great many district residents
 The Municipal Christmas Tree plan as formulated, provides for a big eel eration for the entire district This year will see a greater lack of the holiday good things than in many years and the Tree is expected to make up. in a large measure. for the depressed conditions of business in this section.
 Other cities of the country are duplicating what Bisbee and the War ren district will do. Phoenix is pre- pairing for big municipal tree on the city hall plaza of the capital Los Angeles, Fl Paso and other cities are endeavoring to make this Christmas bright in spite of everything else
 The trimmings of the tree are be- ing sent to the Copper Queen Dispen- sary at the present time The tinsei lights, and every conceivable kind or decoration forecast the greatest cele- bration of it's kind held in the state.
 Everyone in Bisbee and in the dis trict is becoming interested Every one is putting a willing shoulder to the wheel to make of the affair a real offering 10 the spirit of. the season and to brighten places where the sun "shineth not"
 Contributions are coming in and meet the expectations of the commit tee The finance committee is meet ine with every encouragement in the matter of raising funds and every indication points to very successful laermination Of Bisbee's Municipal Christmas Tree.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16
New FACTORY FOR slsBEE.

Mrs. Gristy. familiarity known os "Mother Gristy" has purchased the latest machinery used in the manu- fracture of Pop Corn crispies and will manufacture these delicate sweets for the local trade. This clever little machine does wonders when 1t comes to turning out fresh. sweep, crisp pop corn, "crispies' By a special pro- cess all her own, Mother GristY sweetens the pop corn SO that it is tempting to the younger generation beyond resistance. She stated yester- day that the reason children was so fond of Mother Gristy's pop corn Crispies" was because they were made fresh every day. No tuG stale pop corn Is found in her establish ment, which is located at the old Home Kitchen, 5l Brewery Gu.ch.
 395
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16
.LIVINGST0N'S MADE HOSTS OF SURPRISE
 PARTY BY J. R. K. P.
Popular Seargent of Uniform Rank and His Wife Presented With Handsome Silver Carving Set; Fine Evening Enjoyed.

! A. II Livingston is very popular young man This has been acknow- ledged fact for the many years of his residence in the Warren District But never was it attested with great CT force than last night when the new found bridegroom and Mrs Liv- ingston were presented with a ster- Hing silver carving set The set was Ithe gift of the Bisbee chapter. Uni- | form Rank Knights Pythias, of which Livingston is first sergeant
 It will be remembered that Living ston was married to miss Graldys Col by several days ago. Both parties succeeded in keeping the marriage a secret for nearly a week The mat. ter finally got out and both were the recipients Of congratulations from their many friends in the district.
 The Uniform Rank, twenty five strong. made the presentation of last evening one of complete surprise to Heavy" The Rank marched to the home of Mrs Jessie Rich in full uni form. They took possession of the house and for a couple of hours more than enjoyed themselves.
 The presentation talk was made by Harry Aiken. After which both the bride and the groom made short talks
 Not to be outdone an elegant lunch was provided and the visitors left with the firm conclusion that Mir and Mrs. A. II Livingston were en- titled to only the best wishes of their many friends here
 It is announced that the bride and groom will leave. shortly. for St. Lou. is. A day will be spent in the Miss ouri town and the couple will leave for Livingstons home in Henderson. Kentucky. Christmas will be spent with the groom's parents After ward a wedding trip will be taken through the east and the bride and groom will return to make Bisbee their future home
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16
LEAVE FOR MORALES.

Harry Locke, publisher of the Ari- zona Good Roads Association log book of the state roads, Arthur Aims wrth and Thomas Trent, of the Chal- mers state agency, left yesterday morning in the new Chalmers ligh, Six for Nogales. They were accom- panied as far as the county seat by .J N. Gains, secretary of the Cochise county tax payers association. The automobile men say that they en- joyed their trip into Cochise county and intend to return in the near fut- ure.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16
MASS MEETING AT THE
 ROYAL THEATRE TODAY

On account of the mas meeting which will be held at the Royal thea
 Ire this afternoon there will be no regular matinee performance but the program which created so much com ment on the streets last night will be repeated this evening
 While the feature of the program shown was "The Perils Of Pauline" "The Motion Picture Cowboy" came in for its share of applause which it richly deserved. In this picture rom Mix" the king of the cowboys, pulls some real stunts that are a revelation in cowboy athletics.
 The packed house which greeted this picture enjoyed his performance as was evidenced by the bursts of ap plause as he told the story of his life to a bunch of his colleagues who were evidently much surprised at his prowess as was the audience who were present
 The audience also enjoyed the "HearstSelig News Pictorial which is always of interest as items of pres ent happenings are pictured in detail in a manner which no amount of read ing could possibly covey
 Tomorrow will be shown the "Pi- ere of the Plains" which the New York critics claim to be the most realistic portrayal of real frontier life that has ever been staged for the motion picture camera. The special cast which was assembled to produce this masterpiece which is in six reels includes several of the most noted actors of the United States and Can ada Although this attraction is brought here at an enormous expense the management stated last evening that the price Of admission will be the same as usual
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16
kAReER THROUGH.

A. c. Kergar, clerk of the board of supervisors of Cochise county passed through Bisbee yesterday on his way 10 his office after spending several days in Douglas. The business of the clerk of the board in Douglas was the taking of the annual inventory of the county hospital The clerk of the board was assisted in his work by J. N. Gains, of the Tax Payers Associa tion
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16
COL. BREATHITT IN.

Col J. B. Breathitt, land agent for the Arizona Eastern and Southern Pacific de Mexico, with headquarters in Tucson, is a business visitor in the district Col Breathitt is looking better than he has for some months and declares that he is enjoying great health Personal business brings the Colonel to the district this time. He expects to leave this morn ing for his home in Tucson.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16
MAURlcE oENN cELEeRATEs.

It was wondered by Maurice Denn's many friends yesterday why his smile was so particularly bright and lasting and it was not determined until the announcement was made that a fine, ten pound boy had made it's arrival at the Denn home on Brewery Avenue Both the boy and mother are doing fine.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16
MUNICIPAL XMAS TREE PLANS GOING
 RAPIDLY FORWARD
Forecast Made That People of District Will Have the Greatest Christmas in the History of the Warren District.

With the approach of Christmas She plans of the committee in charge of the Municipal Christmas Tree are fast being brought to a satisfactory conclusion. It is assured that many homes in the Warren District will be frightened by the thoughtfulness,
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16
coMMERcIAL cLue ToNleHr.

The regular meeting of the board of directors of the Warren District Commercial Club will be held this evening in the affice of the club. It lis expected that the club will again take up with the Arizona representa- tive in both branches of congress the matter Of securing 9 Federal build ing for the city of Bisbee.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16
MRS. HENDERSON lNJUREp.

Ms. Fred Henderson, wife of Fred Henderson of the Bisbee Lumber Com jany, had the misfortune yesterday to fall and injure herself quite se- verely. It is hoSed by Mrs. Fender sons many friends in the district that she may soon be around again.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-16
EQUALITY CARDS.

Quality" Cards mean only one kind of cards, made by the A. NJ. Davis O., of Boston and sold only by Reynolds Music and Gift shop, Main St. S94