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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
ORGANIZED AT CHESTER

Chester. Va, June ga meeting
OF the graduates of the Chester High
School was held 1T the home of e T
ia'cheF on Saturday evening for the
purpose of forming an alumni associa-
ton. Every graduating class since
the opening of the high school in 1905
was wen represented, and the follow
Ing Officers Were elected. for the en-
suing year: president. Miss Anna
Ward: vice president, Harold r Goyne:
secretary and treasurer Franklin A.
Tyler.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23
with ,he honrd or trustees OF the

ago with the board OF trustees OF the
local college. ut which time he prac-
tically decided to come to Lynchburg.
Here he will have full charge Of the
Bible work at the college. and he will
also teach philosophy, having assist
ance in the Bible department.
Regarded as one OF the best Bible
teachers among the disciples OF Christ
in the United States. the trustees OF
the local college feel greatly encour-
aged over their ability to induce him
to come to the institution. lie enjoys
the degree OF doctor OF divinity from
Bethany College and LII. u. from the
University Of Ohio.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23
COLER NOTIFIES TRUSTEES
Or HIS ACCEPTA NOE
Especial 10 The Times

s%p''ihi " ilc liIlcS-
Lynchburg. Va, June 2@,-Dr c. r.
Coicr' who was recently called to head
tho Bible department at Virginia
christian College. has notified the
board OF trustees of his acceptance
and that lie Will be here on Septcm-
DER 10 begin his work. DIR. Colcr
writes TO Rev. Richie Ware presi-
dent OF the board of trustees. that II
Is ms purpose TO spend "A vacation OF
TWO months at Colorado Springs. and
ne Will come from that resort TO
I.ynchburg.
For nineteen years Or. Coler occu-
pied the Bible chair at the University
OF Michigan. resigning that work a
year ago. He spent q year abroad I'm
research. and met here several week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23
Observation-Disclosures.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.1
Fredericksburg, Va, June 22.--will
STREET Dickinson and Miss Christine
Duvall daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert G. Duvall. were united in marriage
on Saturday night at Rhoadesville Bap-
list Church. in Orange County. Rev. w.
j. Decker performing the ceremony.
The bride was given away by her
father. The maid OF honor was Miss
Lucy Duvall. the brides sister, and
Hugh Dickinson, brother of the groom,
acted as best man. The ushers were
II. G. Duvall. Jr., and J. b. Duvall, OF
Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson
will be at home at Lahore after July 10.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23
Fourth Of July Rates
Norfolk and Western Ry.

Tickets will be sold at reduced
rates to all points on Norfolk and
Western Railway, and to many points
on connecting. lines. Selling dates
July :, and 4, good for return pas
sage until July I, 1914. Special ex-
curs!on to Norfolk and Virginia Beach,
July 4. schedule and fare same as for
special sunday excursion train. Full
Information may be had 1T the n. &:
w. Passenger ONCE, S3S East Main
Street.
G. II. BOSLEY,
DiStriCt PaSoonger Agent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23
VERDICT IN BRADLEY
WILL CASE SET ASIDE:
Especial to The rimes-Dispatch.l

Staunton. Va. June 22.-Judge r. S.
Ker. OF the Corporation Court. to-
day, In a carefully written opinion. set
aside the verdict In the Bradley will
case. and ordered new trial. In the
first trial Marc Bradley succeeded in
having the will of his father. NJ. "
Bradley. set aside on the ground Of
insanity. Tho father cut him off en-
tirely. and left his estate to Il nephew
Rev. Joseph Bradley. of Tappahannock
Judge Kcr declares the verdict was
contrary to the law and the evidence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23
Engine Strikes Their buggy.

Especial to The Times Dspatch.1
Norfolk. Va, June 22.-When the
buggy In which they were riding was
struck by a Norfolk and Western
shifting engine late this afternoon In
Berkeley. Meyer Silverman and George
Green were hurled several feet
through tho air. the buggy was de-
molished. and the horse received hurts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23

For the thirty-sccond and closing
week week, OF me Grayce Scott company's
8i1ou Theatre. Manager De witt New
ing has selected FOR presentations the
speediest little romance that was eve,
writer. II Is in Cousin Kate" a
6reathiess. rushing story of love at
that this remarkabie organ!za;ion bids
farewell to Northumberland to proba-
about the probability of the tale: no
one wants to be bothered with logical
sequence, Inherent plausibility and ali
that sort of thing at Il time when tho
atmosphere makes the raindrops hot
before they reach the still burning
p Ihas b las ssSry about love and
IL an takes place In day. but 1t
certainly crowds the day. Heath. Des-
Amy Miss CrawfordJ. have quarrelei
chiefly because he is an artist and
she is a stuny little prig. Why he ever
clear. but that doesn't matter. lie goes
away; and everybody thinks that he
has deserted her But everybody has
ScotO is coming. and she will straighten
out everything. Cousin Kate comes
and confesses 10 Amy that she has en-
most charming young man in the rail
way carriage in which she had Travelled
down from London.
In the next act, this charming youn ~
man and Cousin Kate meet In an emDtV
house-and there you are! In less than
arms. It's true. they have TIM be-
cause there Is storm and she thinks
when he is only drawing the curtains
to. keep out the lightning But she
cries and begs him to forgive her, and
ne S Sfys,, he VIII; 1t distressss her
because she is so. dreadfully distressed
though we out in front couldn't quite
cent that it was a pretty bad storm
Well. they make UP their. row about
the lightning and the curtains. and
ried very soon. when suddenly ~ Mmy
comes in and tells Cousin Kate that
the charming Young man is her own
to take him back-and there YOU are
again! Fortunately. however. there is
pussy footed temporary vicar lacking
Bartlett (Mr Anders). and i'm the last
act the complication is untangled by
the, parsons taking Amy and Amy's
taking the parSon-each of them de-
serving the other.
Although the romance itself is rapid.
the performance last night was not On
the contrary. 1t proceeded very slowly,
except when it jerked spasmodicallv
Indeed. in the second act just before
gan to splash. the performance came
to several sudden stops. However, MIR.
Newing. who himself produces the piece
this week. will doubtless speed 1t up TO
something like the tempo in which IL
is written.
Except In the scene referred to. Miss
scott was at her blithc best. and more
lovely even than usual Mr.. Anders
was very amusing in the charac ter part
of the clergyman; Mr.. Newing was alto
gether satisfactory as q small boy; Miss
Crawford gave n good acting perform
ance In the ingenue role, and Mr..
Warner was again tho heavy light
comedian.
Cousin Kate" is a love story. ms
has been said.
Douglas Gordon
Good Vaudeville nj Colonial.
With one exception. the bill Of vaude-
of this week is nil that one could wish
for i'm the way of summer entertain
ment. There is nothing serious on the
Is Intended for comedy. but alas! it is
OF the good things we Will speak
Carita, who Is billed as a character
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23
RAILROADS WIN
FIGHT FOR LAND
Continued From First page.l

TO grant such "blankcr increase
Copies of the courts decision to-day
were sent Immediately TO the commits
sion for it's guidance.
As to the internountain rate orders
their effect is that such Western cities
as Reno. Spokane and Phoenix Will not
DE forced to pay upon their freight
from the East the regular rate from
the Paciiic back 70 their stations, be-
cause the railroads are competing with
"ater-bornc traffic around Cape Horn
or through the Panama Canal. They
Will however pay certain increases
over The normal rates from certain
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23

St Louis. June Ca base OH balls.
a. triple by Bridwcll and Il couple OF
SINGLES, aided by errors OF Baltimore.
EaEe ~. LOUIS three runs In the fifth
In the locals victory.
score by Innings: u. H. Il;
baltimore .....0OO0 OO00l-l I 3
81 Louis 10000 3000x-3 8
batteries: SuSGs, COnley and Russell:
runs by Third Baseman Lennon hciped
Plttsburg To a to 4 victory over Kan
bas city to-day.
score by innings: r.. H. T.
pp,tshurgh .....1ooIo2o2o-5 :
Batteries: Dickson and Berry: cullon-
stone. Harris and Easterly.
Chicago. H.. June 22.-Bunalo's CIR
TORS helped out II seventh inning rally
ana gave Chicago to-day's game. 10 8.
buffalo .....3 100 90 @, !.
Nnicago o o o o OK Q g
batteries: krapp and Blair: Mcclure,
FISK. Hendrix. Wilson and Block.
Indianapolis. Ind. Juno 22.-By beat
Ing Brooklyn twice to-day. Indianapo-
Is,s unbrokcn string or victories
First Game.
>, score by innings: r. H. E.
)ndianapolis % 0oo0OI ks ii !
Batteries: Laiittc and Land; Hcnder-
son and Raridcn.
second Gnme.
n] nS;aasno,,. ....SSSS9alS9S2l-t! 8
Batteries: Finneran. JUL. owens ana
Land; Mullin and harden.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23
TERRAPINS ARE SLIDING
DOWN BACKWARD TRAIL
Lose TO st. Louis Through Errors
fttsburgh Wins from Knnsns
Federal League Results

Yesterdays SCORES.
Chicago, 4; BuHaIo, g.
PittsburEh. 3; knnNas City, {.
81. Louis, 3, baltimore, 1.
indianapolis, 3; Brooklyn, 4.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23

WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY.
Buffalo Mt Chicago.
hnlt1HOrc ut 81. Louis.
Pittsburgh ut Kunsnn City
brooklyn mt INDIANAPOLIS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-23
ADJUSTMENTS
Stock Company. Farewell.

Bltou--tiruycc Scott COmpnny a
"Cousin Kate" mntinre md night
ColOnial-VaudcviIir nnd pictures
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Good Vaudeville at Colonial.

Good Vaudeville mt Colonial.
with one exception, the bill Of vaudr-
vile at the Colonial for the first half
of this week is all that one could wish
for in the way of summer entertain
ment There is nothing serious on the
Is intended for. comedy. but alas! it is
of the good .i, things we Will speak.
fails s' to ex 1S
OF the kind. but does offer skillfui
act that is applauded.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09
To DRAMA &c Contractors:

The contract for the construction OF
the Lick Creek Drainage Canal will be
let to the lowest responsible bidder, AT
the Court House in Selmer, Tenn, on
Monday. Feb Y /, 1914, ut noon.
The canal is to be on Lick Greek in the
Counties of Hardin and McNairy. State
OF Tennessee. is about S.54 miles long.
with an average depth of 300 feet and an
average width of bottom of 1879 feet.
The estimated earth to be removed Is
rs, 900 yards The right OF way to be
cleared is about "a acres.
II e work is to be begun not later than
MAY l, 1914, and completed by Septem-
Der |, 1914, the contract and work to be
done all under the Drainage Laws OF
Tennessee, and especially under the Act
of the General Assembly Of 1903, Chap
ter 1885,
The work lies. at its nearest point,
about 70 miles from Corinth, Miss, and
is reached over the Turnpike from
Corinth.
Bids will be received on the entire
work both the clearing of the right OF
way and the canal proper all in one Did;
also bids will be received for the clearing
of the right-of-way and for the construc-
ton of the canal separately; the right is
reserved to reject any and all bids.
For further particulars. form OF con-
tract and detail specifications address,
H. p. WOOD, Atty, Seliner, Tenn,
or PATTON ENGINEERING CO..
Jackson, Tenn.
G. L. Chambers, Sec,
Niche. Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09
Worms the Cause of Y our HID S
Pains.

A foul, disagreeable breath, dark
circles around the eyes, at times
feverish, with great thirst; cheeks
flushed and then pale, abdomen swol-
len with sharp cramping pains are all
indications of worms. Don't let your
child suffer-Kickapoo Worm Killer
will give sure relief-It kills the
worms while its laxative effect adds
greatly to the health Of your child by
removing the dangerous and disagree
able effect of worms and parasites
from the system. Kickapoo Worm
Killer as a health producer should be
in every household. Perfectly safe.
Buy a box today. Price 25c. All
Druggists or by mail, Kickapoo In
dian Med. Co. Phila. or st. Louis.
adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09
Wonderful! Group Remedy.

DR.. Kings New Discovery is known
everywhere az the remedy which will
surely stop a cough or cold. d. P.
Lawson Of Edison, Tenn, writes: DIR.
Kings New Discovery is the most
wonderful cough, cold and throat and
lung medicine | ever sold in my store.
1t can't be beat. 1t sells without any
trouble at all. 1t needs no guaran-
tee" This is true, because nr.
Kings's New Discovery will relieve
the most obstinate of coughs and
colds. Lug troubles quickly helped
by its use. You should keep bot
tie in the house at all times for all
the members of the family. SOC ard
Sl00. All druggists or by mail H.
L. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or st.
Louis, adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09
Order of Publication
TO j. w. SCOTT.
Berthe Scott No. 1899.

TO j. w. SCOTT.
BERTHE Scott No. 1889. In
VS.. Cllancery COurG aI
wv. Scott selmer, Tenn.
In this cause, it appearing from the
bill. which is sworn to, that the defend
ant, j. w. Scott, is nonresident of the
State of Tennessee, and resident of the
state of Oklahoma. it is therefore ordered
that the said J. w. Scott enter his APP
pearance herein before the Chancery
Court at its next term at Selmer, Tenn,
the
FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH. 1914,
and make defense to the bill filed against
him for divorce. or the allegations in
said bill will be taken for confessed as to
said defendant, and the cause proceeded
with eXparte.
It is further ordered that copy OF
this notice be published for four consec-
utive weeks in the McNairy County In
dependent, weekly newspaper pub
lished ut Selmer, Tenn.
This December 30, 1918.
O.V. ERWIN. @. & NJ.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09
Gray Hair Made Its OriginaIColor

CLIP THIS NoTICE-IT's WORTH SOC
If your hair is gray, streaked with
gray, white, faded, brittle falling out,
itching scalp or dandruff, apply O.
Ban hair color restorer to gray hair
and scalp. Not a dye, but it brings
to the hair surface the original color
nature gave your hair. Makes gray
hair brown, black, auburn or its orig
inal color of II or Is years of age.
Never fails. Perfectly harmless, de-
lightful to use. Q-Ban makes hair
soft, full of life, beautiful. Stops
dandruff, itching scalp and falling
hair. Complete directions for home
treatment of the hair with each bot
tie. SOC by parcel post, or return
this notice and ST and we will deliver
you three bottles. If not satisfied by
its use we give you back $3.50. Ad-
dress Hessig-Ellis Drug Co. Memphis,
Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09
Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the McNairy County Fair
Association are hereby called to meet
at the courthouse in Salmer at
O'Clock, Jan. II, 1914. The election
of Board of Directors and other i'm
portant business will be transacte !
all stockholders are urged to attend
w. X. ALTERNATELY,
Secretary.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09
SAN D BOX


Pretty lively crowd of horse
swappers in town Monday ........
Let US abolish the county court
and make McNairy a taxing d.
trict. AS it is it is mostly taxes.
....... Well, the boys~are content
to travel through mud, and let
the hookWorms eat up their chill
dren ......, Well. you don't say!
the sun shined almost all day
Tuesday ...... Lots of our SUBJ
scribers came in Monday and
paid up their AREA ages. But
some have not to whom we have
sent statements. To all such it
is good bye honey. You will not
get any more Independents. ......
For sale, several mules of almost
any age or size. Enquire at this
Office if you have the kelt.......
The new year with its hopes and
its sorrows is upon US, and we
propose to take it as it comes. ....
Mr.. Morgan who leased the Fish
Lake patch for a chickenry, on
account of both his horses stray
ing back or been taken up caused
him to cancel his contract and go
back to Trenton I'VE still as
sert a So, $50 bridge costs the
county more than the Tuscumbia
swamps and sand hills are worth.
What are bridges worth
when one cannot get along the
road to them? Let some of the
solons answer while we hold our
breath. ........ From the number of
blanks we sold new justices Mon
day, a rushing business must be
expected in their courts. Come
out boys and announce for office.
1t is worth something to us, and
may be to you.........Don't forget
the night of the play, at College
Hall, by the Pinson High School
Saturday night. Jan. 10 ....... AS
a cotton market Selmer should
have one of those regional banks
Uncle Sam is dividing around.
A knocker on the town a man
lives in is the measly cuss of Gre
alton. ....... From the condensed
statement of the First National
Bank of Selmer, just out, it is
doing a big business. It's divi-
dend checks of 8 per cent show
up nicely. The weather liar
says the last of the week will en-
terrain a real zero blizzard ........
Of all the big fools a real live
bookworm is the mastodon of
creation. ........If it were not for
Frank and Bob Adams what
would we dol. Sharon Haynes
will not return to Mckenzie Col
lege this term.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09

If you don't sleep well at night, are
nervous and low-spirited, you need a
system purifier. HERBINE is a
powerful liver stimulant and cleans
ing medicine. Tt quiets the nerves,
promotes energy and cheerfulness.
Price SOC. Sold by B. L. Browder,
exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09

1890 80 '|CcSo htiiiJhS, phS
ments for Register. subject to the
action of the republican party. 1t is
always expected that announcements
of candidates vii! receive short no.
tice Of their worth and competency,
but in this instance it is a pleasure to
say in truth that Mr.. Scott is a most
worthy man, just ia the prime of life,
and possesses business qualifications
fitting him for almost any clerical
duties. He has for several years been
City Recorder, which office he has
admirably filed. He is a very fine
pansman. His writing is as easily
read as print. This is necessary
qualification for Register. He is
strictly temperate. moral, and oblie-
ing. lie was raised in Selmer and
all love "Ches Scott"
Mr.. aud Mrs. Clay Michaels, Of
Wheeler, Miss, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. 7. M. Humphrey.
Miss Jessie Mathis. Of Bonneville
Miss, niece of 7. M. Humphrey, is
spending a few days with her uncle.
Nick Fortune and W. |. Murphy
were among the many callers Monday
A good show Saturday night for
the benefit Of Pinson School I'M
provement Association.
W. F. Maness was an early caller
Monday and paid subscriptions on
three or four Of the name.
ESQ. j. f. Barham was with us
Monday and made us business call.
s. L. Robinson, from the Ramer
district, called Monday and extended
his subscription.
Lee Lockman, of Bethel, Monday
laid in a supply of blanks he uses in
his financial operations.
On Tuesday, Jan. Is, at College
Hall, will be presented that great play
Dora Thorn. Special scenery and
fine line of specialties. Tickets on
sale at usual place.
P. A. Hopkins. from Gravelhill sec
ton, was a caller Monday, and paid up
arrearages on subscription.
Taylor Rimmer, who has been liv-
ing in. Mississippi for several years,
has returned to his fathers old place.
He will build on the Selmer and Purdy
road. having bought the Cedar Grove
fraction of the Carter tract.
Don't miss the show Tuesday night,
Jan. 13, at College Hall. Best ever.
Lee A. McAlpin was here Monday,
and in addition to his subscription,
laid in a supply of justice blanks.
R. L. Smallwood was here Monday,
and had his paper changed from
Bethel to Ramer. He has rented the
Leonard farm, and moved the past
week.
]. E. Hamilton visited at Column
bus, Miss, last week.
Josie May Hagy entertained with a
birthday party in her home on High
land Ave. Saturday evening Dec. n.
from 7 to 10 o'clock. The rooms
were beautifully decorated with pine,
mistletoe and holly with red berries,
carrying out a holiday color scheme.
Piano and violin music was furnished
by Ollie Williams, Pauline Haynes,
Nina May Perkins and Grace Wood
Miss Mary Robinson and Mr.. Braz
Bell won the prize in the wax figure
contest. Laney Reeder drew the
lucky" apple. At the conclusion of
the evening delicious refreshments
were served to about twenty-five
guests. Many beautiful birthday
presents were received. The out of
town guests were Mason Brint of
Memphis and Braz Bell, Pittsburg
Landing.
><Ot -
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09
To D. II. Chambers:
G.. W. Hurley, Sr. Before
V. ii. c. Gooch. IT.
D. ii. Chambers ut SelmSr. Tenn.

In this cause it appearing from the
Bill, which is sworn to, that d. Ii.
hambers is justly indebted to G.. W.
Hurley, Sr and that he resides out of
the tate, and an attachment having been
issued and levied on the properly OF the
said D. ii. Chambers. it is ordered that
publia ion be made for four consecut We
weeks in the McNairy County Independ-
eut. requiring the said defendant to ap-
pear before III. c Gooch. j. p, &c his
office in Sci ner. Tenn. on
JANUARY 81, 1914.
and make defense to the suit in this ease.
or the same will be taken for confessed.
This Dee. 20. 1913.
ii. C. GOOCH, j. p.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09
Candidates Announcements

We are authorized TO announce the
name OF X. A. CAROTHERS aS q can
did tc or reelection for Register for
McNa,ry County, subject to the action
of the Republican party.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09

We are authorized to announce
> CHESTER A. SCOTT candidate for
Register, subject to the action of the re-
publican party.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-01-09

J. p. Potts No. II, In County
VS.. Court at Selmer,
c.. F. Potts ct ais, Tenn.
In this cause it appearing from the
bill, which is sworn to, that the defend
ants G. f. Potts. Mrs. Lucy Hyneman,
Dug. Hyneman and Clyde Potts are non
residents of the State, and that the resi-
dences of the defendants Mack Potts and
Rol Potts are unknown and cannot be
ascertained by diligent inquiry,
1t is therefore ordered by the Court
that all of said defendants are hereby
required to appear. on or before the
FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH
next. before the County Court of Me-
Marry County, at the Courthouse in Sell
mer, Tenn, and make defense to the bill
filed against them in said Court by j. r.
Potts, or otherwise the bill will be taken
for confessed as to them,
1t is further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive weeks
in the McNairy County Independent.
A true copy, NOAH PRINCE,
This Dec. Il, 1913. Clerk.