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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21

wrinkle before It, like one Of tho lines
left on sea sand by the returning
waves. Great II the indestructibihty
Of logs. ! sometimes recognize on the
fire q stick which cut q week, .
month, or even q year before.
The approach Of sleep is much like
the freezing Of water in pond or bowl
Faint spiculae dart from the sides.
notes and dots, barely percephble.
swim In the midst. One might imagine
the process not less grateful to the
long unsheltered mere than to the
merely longing brain; for as the one
desires. for the time being, to be de-
Tended from that thought which is its
own component essence. so might the
ether seek a coat proof against the
plunge of an icicle formed of like
element. Slight agitation, applied
with judgment, will help the matter
on. The Introduction Of finger villa
sometimes change a bowl Of congeal-
ing water to a solid mass; q bit Of Ice
slid in at the proper moment will help
on the waters freezing, and so viii.
thinking on your latest dream help to
induce slumber
Transparent and cold as are ice ant
sleep. nothing will keep brain and
water safer and warmer; all glances
from them, and naught stirs up mud
or mood. TIE parallel holds to the
last: for nothing can more resemble
the rude awakening of siumberer
than the sudden breaking Of ice, and
nothing is more like gradual and
pleasant Weakening than the melting
thaw where beginning and end are
alike indiScernible.-C E. D. Phelps in
"A Farmers Note Book"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21
Quick Action Prescription
Cures Colds In q Day
The best and quickest prescription

The best and quickest prescription
known to medical science for colds and
coughs is as follows: From your drug
gist get two ounces Of Glycerine and
half an ounce of Globe Pine Compound
concentrated Pine) Take these two
ingredients home and put them into a
halp pint of good whiskey. Shake it
we'll Take one to two teaspoonfuls at
ter each meal and at bed time. Smaller
doses to children according to age"
Be sure to get only the genuine Globe
Pine Compound Concentrated Pine).
Each half ounce bottle comes in a tin
screwtop sealed case. Any druggist has
it on hand or will quickly get 1t from
his wholesale house. There are many
cheaper preparations but it don't pay
to experiment. This treatment is GER
tain This has been published here for
six winters. Published by the Globe
Pharmaceutical laboratories Of Chi
cagO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21

First oese 81 Paps's Geld Compound
Relieves All the Grippe Missry--
Centains Nc ouintne.

Don't stay stuned-up!
Quit blowing and snuming! A dose
Of "Pape's Cold Compound" taken ev-
cry two hours until three doses are
taken will end grippe misery and
break up severe cold either In the
head. chest, body or limbs.
II promptly opens clogged- up nos
trils and air passages: stops nasty dis
charge or nose running; relieves sick
headache. dullness. feverishness. sore
throat, sneexing. soreness and stiffness.
"Pape's Cold Compound" is the
quickest. surest relief known and costs
only Is cents at drug stores. 1t acts
without assistance, tastes nice. and
causes no inconvenience. Don't accept
a substitute. Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21
LOCAL MARKETS.
prieso Paid 70 Farmers by Marshall.
TOWN M0eehaatA

pPieeo Paid 70 Farmers by Marshall.
town Merchants.
The following prices are quoted by
Narshalltown dealers for the differ
emit varieties Of farmers provisions
grain. produce. and hides. tallow. WOOL
pelts and skins.
S. P. Johnson quotes the following
prices for country produce:
Buffers.
Eggs-27.
Benedict Flour and Feed Company
vii! pay the following prices at theis
place Of business in this city. subject
however. to market changes:
Corn-54.
Oats-33.
HIDES. FUR AND wOOI.
H. Willard. Son & Co. quotes the fol-.
towing prices:
Green hides-11 cents
Horse hides. large-S3.00.
No. l tallow-5 cents.
Beeswsx-30 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21
Annual Meeting Of Covenant Daughter.

The Covenant Daughters of the Con-
gregational church held their annual
social meeting Tuesday evening at the
the home of Miss Winifred Chamberlain
70s West Main street. There was an
attendance of ffty-sx. and two
course supper was served at els by
Misses Mary Miller. Nellie Morey.
Bertha Bay, Elsie Noble, Edna Edna
Fularton. Marie Shove, Reba WINERY
Emily Barrett, and Mrs ". P Mosher
Miss Miller and Miss Morey composed
the supper committee. y short bust
ness session followed the supper and
letters. from a student the sociaety sent
TO the Fiske University at Nashville.
Tenn, We're read. The evening pro-
gram was unusually enter raining. Miss
Mary Gilchrist appeared in song
recital. which was enjoyed by the
large audience. Her accompaniments
were PLAYED by Miss Emily Perkins
Miss Gilchrisr also gave two very
pleasant readings A pantomime, The
Modern and Medieval Ballad OF Mary
Jane" a clever little comedy, was en-
acted by Misses Jessie Hall. Ida Nc
Murray Allie Bristol, and Reba Whin-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21
ERs BEATS ROCK ISLAND IN DEAL
M. & St. L. in Important Coup to Sc
cure Control of .. M. e. Fl. p.

S0I0 SVTISTVf OF 70 VT e U g =.
Des Moines, Jan. 21.-Newman Erb,
president of the Minneapolis E. st.
Louis, and his associates in securing
control of the Des Moines & Fort Dodge
railroad is the final chapter in an nj
teresting coup sprung on the Rock
Island several years ago by the Mime
apolis line, which controls the road.
The Des Moines & Fort Dodge ex-
tends from this city to Ruthven. a dis
lance of 1873 miles. The line was
formerly operated by the Rock Island
on a fifty year lease and was considered
a valuable piece of property from the
traffic department standpoint.
The Rock Island lease expired in 1905
It was generally expected that the COM
pany would negotiate another lease for
fifty year term and at the time there
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21
Not o vsvy Crazy.

There is painter OF the impress
sionist" school now confined in = luna
the latest MASTERPIECES Of my compost
ton" They look, and seeing nothing
but an expanse Of bare canvas. They
ask What does that represent? ?"
That? Why. that represents the pas
sage Of the Isrealites thru the Red
sea-" BEG pardon. but where Is the
sea-" 1T has been driven back" And
where are the Jews?' They have
crossed over" "And the Egyptians?'
"Will be here directly. That's the sort
of painting I like-sinple. suggestive
and unpretentious."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Miss Margaret Frazer to Become Bird,
of Ben Hendersan

Many friends in the city will be in
terested in the announcement Of the
engagement of Miss Margaret Frazer
and Ben Henderson, which was made
public Tuesday evening at a dinner
given complimentary to Miss Frazer
by Miss Bessie Roberts at the home of
Miss Roberts sister. Mrs. Fred Ritter,
yr.. 613 Bromley street. The guests
included fifteen Of Miss Frazers
friends. Pink and white hearts made
attractive table decorations and, bear
ing the names of the bride and groom
to-be, were used az place cards. A
fouf-course dinner was served at s.: 80
by Mrs. Ritter, who was assisted by
Mrs. c. n. Ritter. of Marion. and Miss
Florence Roberts. During the evening
hours, games and music were enjoyed.
Miss Frazer is the only daughter OF
1lr. and Mrs. A. L. Frazer, sos North
Ceoter street Mr.. Henderson is a son
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21
ARGUE MOTION FOR VERDICT.
Defendant Seeks Directed Verdict il
Plantz Damage Case.

A motion for a directed verdict for
the defendant in the personal injury
case OF Fred Plantz vs.. Kreutzer &
Wasem was made and was being
argued when court adjourned for noon.
the question involved was one of con-
tributory negligence on the part of
Plantz. 1t was argued that Plantz
should have known the danger that he
was in, and that he should have been
warned by the proximity of it and
guarded against being injured The
arguments were continued until after
noon, when they We're again resumed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21
Bitten Badly BY Doa.

Raymond Baker agedw Is. son of
Samuel Baker, three miles southeast Of
Clemens. is suffering from several bad
wounds made by the family dog. The
animal bit young Baker on the left
wrist. making seven decorations, some
Of which are deep.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21
SLEEP LIKE FREEZING WATER.

Brain Under Cloak Of slumbsr Warm
and Safe as Stream Below leo.
Looking AT white birch stick In the
fire tonight ] was struck by the like
ness in the effect of fire and water. A
line Of flame. crept slowly across the
smooth white bark, driving up little
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21

No odds how much your head aches:
how miserable you are from constipa-
ton, indigestion, biliousness, Gas
caret" tonight straightens you out by
morning.
Clean your stomach, liver and bowels
tonight; end the headache, biliousness.
dizziness, nervousness, tho sour. gassy
stomach, backache ana all other dis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21

Violet charmeuse was used for the
creation of this charming afternoon
gown. One can not but admire the
little coatee which is worn over a
dainty bodice of violet mouseline de
sole which is matched by the long
plated tunic. The ceinture is in shade
Of cyclamen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21
"CASCARETS" If C0STIYE, BILIOUS,
HEADACHY AND UPSET..DIME A BOX

tress: relieve your sluggish Liver and
Bowels of all the sour bile. gases and
clogged-up waste which is producing
the misery.
A Decent box of Cascarets keeps
your head clear, stomach sweet, liver
and bowels regular and you feel bully
for months Don't forget the children
their little insides need q gentle
cleansing. too
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21

The dial Of a new French clock Is
perforated and behind it are numbered
disks for both 12-hour and 24-hour
time, either Of which can be turned 80
that the figures show thru the OPEN
ingS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21
Licensed 70 Wed,

Charles E. Bovee. farmer. aged 81,
and Bertha H. Lampman, aged %, both
Of this city.
Kersey D. Packer. farmer. aged 25,
Of this city, and Hazel Pearl Cowgirl,
aged 81. of Albion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21

Local Livestock Market
Britain & Co. today quoted the fo!'
lowing prices for hogs:
Hogs over $50 pounds-S.00.
Packers-S00.
Prime hogs. $50 TO $50 pounds-7.so.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21

Of Mrs. Martha e. Henderson, z East
Boone street, and 10 in the shoe busi-
ness in this city. The wedding will
take place in the spring
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-21
In tho District Court

In the OistrIct Court.
The suit brought by Lee r. Sickman
against D. A. Rudy has been dis
missed without prejudice.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-01

W. D. Hagy spent Sunday in Jack
son.
Dave Latta, Of Grayelhill, was in
town Wednesday.
Don't worry about something to
eat next week during the big Conyen-
tion. Just go to Bryant & Richard
sons nice new store where everything
is fresh, and you will find what you
want. Sun Tenn. 444.
j. R. Erwin spent most of last
week on his farm, most of the time in
surveying some Of his possessions.
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.
Bruce Hines was caller Monday
He says the measles are not spread.
ing and all are getting along will
them in his section.
Miss Stella Wilkerson, Of Decatur
vile, was the guest Of Miss Verda
Anderson the first part Of the week.
She left "Wednesday for a visit tc
relatives in Adamsville.
DIED-W ednesday morning, Apri
20, at her home two miles east oil
Ramer, Mrs. Thomas Prather, ageC
about &C years. She had been sorely
afflicted for months, and her deatl
was not unexpected. She was buried
Thursday in the Mt. Vernon cemetery
She was a sister Of T. Chambers
and the mother of Geo. Prather
chairman of the county court; also
the mother of several other grown
sons and daughters, among them be-
ing Mrs. S. w. Gooch of Selmer
She was member of the Cumberland
Presby terrain church at Mt. Vernon
and a woman Of sterling worth, and
will be sadly missed by the communi-
ty. She leaves in addition to her
children her husband Thomas Prather.
To the bereft family We extend our
sincere coincidence.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-01
To Hubert Mclntire, William Whit, and
loe DemnSev.

1t duly appearing from the petition,
affidavit of Il. b. Whitehursi, solicitor
for petitioners, and other parts of the
record, that Hubert McIntire's residence
is unknown. and has not and can not be
ascertained by diligent inquiry which
has been made by the petitioners: that
William Whit is now convict and
serving term or sentence in tue States
Penitentiary at Nashville, Tenn. and
that Joe Dempsey is nonresident of
the State of Tennessee and is a resident
of the State of Mississippi. and w. q.
Smith and j. Q. Smith are each nom
residents of Tennessee. And in pursu-
ance of an order of the County Court of
| McNairy County, Tennessee, YOU and
each of You are hereby notified that
there is pending in said Court a petition
| signed by z. W. Rogers, Ell al, seeking
the establishment of drainage dist,it /
under the laws of the State of Tennessee
embracing the lands CONTIGUOUS to Hug
gins creek and its tributaries. eommenc-
ing south of McNairy. Tenn. and going
north following IIugginS's creek to the
line between MeNairy and Chester
counties. lem, then up each of its
tributaries, Bi ly's creek, Lick and
| sheffield creeks from where these trib
utaries empty into said Huggin's creek
for distance of from two to four miles,
YOU AND EACH OF YOU are hereby
required TO appear before the County
Court of McNairy county, mt the Court
house in the town of Selmer, on the
20rh DAY OF MAY, 1914.
and make defense, if any You have, t.
said petition; otherwise the matter will
be pro, eeded with eXparte rs to you.
1t is further ordered that this notice
he published in the MeNairy County
independent, weekly newspaper pub.
lished at selmer, MeNairy county, Tenn.
for two consecutive weeks.
This April 30th, 1914.
NOAH PRINCE.
CLERK of County Court
McSairy Co. Tennessee
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-01

A child can't be strong and robust
while intestinal worms eat away its
vitality. To give the child a chance
to grow these parasites must be de-
stroyed and expelled. WHITES
CREAM VERMIFUGE is guaranteed
to remove the worms; it also puts
the vital organs in healthy, vigorous
condition. Price 25c per bottle. Sold
by B. L. Browder, exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-01
Notice 10 Creditors Of the Estate Of
A J. Names Deceased

The insolvency Of the estate of A. !.
Maness having been duly suggested in
the County Court of MeNairy County
Tenn, by Bruce Mitchell, Administrator
nil persons having claims against the
said estate are hereby notified to file the
same with the Clerk of the County
Court at Selmer. Tenn within the time
required by law. or the same will be
barred. This April 6, 1914.
BRUCE MITCHELL.
Administrator.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-01

Stiff neck is not only painful but
annoying. To get rid of it quickly
rub the affected part with BAL
LARD'S SNOW IMMINENT. 1t PEN
etrates the flesh and relaxes the mus
Giles SO that the pain ceases immedi-
ately. Price 25c, SOC and Sl.00 per
bottle. Sold by B, L. BroSder, ex-
clusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-01

For cholera morbus, cholera in
fantum, diarrhea from colds and wind
collie, McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR is a
remedy Of extraordinary power; it
relieves collie pains instantly, checks
diarrhea and settles the disordered
stomach, Price 25c and SOC per
bottle. Sold by B. L. Browder, ex-
clusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-01
Marriage Licenses

W. 0. CHM to Jessie Lawson.
]. F. Stout to Annie M. Grantham
Thomas King to Ethel Kirk.
Ester Browder to Freelie Austin.
Joe Robinson to Velma Sanders.
T. E. Barry to Jewel Hockaday.
James Howard to Lima Banks.
D. Pinkney Williams to Ollie M
Bicycle.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-01
SAN D BOX

| > AND BOX |.
This, beginning last Sunday,
has been an ideal week for grow
ing vegetation. The men prof
fering their services in raising a !
regiment for the war, lie awake
and think how that shoulderstrap
with the spread eagle will look.
........ The brick work on the
Smith building is underway. D.
T. Smith and son have the brick
work contract, Those for
eigners remaining in Mexico af-
ter they have chance to leave,
will be entitled to no sympathy
in the future. The Banner
and Tennessean have really got
tired of their abuse of each other.
Their readers were fatigued
some time ago ....... The Selmer
school closes its years work this
week, the closing exercises being
Friday night. Il Villa cannot
whip Huerta with Uncle Sam
punching up the Goals. better
recognize the old General. ......
There is line in the creek for
every fish, but the finny tribe
seem a little particular about the
victuals set before them. ........
While there continues many cas-
es of measles, they do not seem
severe, and no one tries to escape
them. ..... Several new signs
have been painted this week by
a young preacher from Hender-
son. However, honest work does
not detract from a preachers
efficiency Next Monday will
be First Monday, which most of
our readers know, but some at
fractions will be of interest.
Drop in and see us if you have a
good word to say or some filthy |
lucre to get rid of Gardens
are growing in attractive fash
ion. II our army marches to
Mexico City, Huerta's family |
will not know him after the
scrap. Two United States
senators have offered to enlist as
privates. They have no idea but |
what they would be called up
higher" .........We need a lot of |
concrete walks, which the prop
erty owners are willing to put up
for. Get a move on city parents. |
1.-THE Tennessean could not |
refuse to print a most scathing
communication from Gov. Hooper
about the falsehoods they had
published about him The
Mexican affairs for a few days
will stand still until the Abe
powers propose plans of settle
ment. 1t will not probably please
either Huerta or Pres. Wilson,.
IA number Of candidates are out
for governor before the demo-
cratic convention, and among
them is Judge Everett. ...... Villa
being a partner in a moving
picture company, will not hasten
any big engagements ....... 7. G.
Williams was here Wednesday.
and is thinking of casting his
panama in the legislative ring.
He is a promising young man,
and would be straight on the
leading issues. Free enter
tainment at the college tonight,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-01
PERSONALS

The Misses Kirk, who have been
valued employees of the Gooch hotel,
have gone to Corinth for engagement
In the Weaver Pant Factory.
Have you taken advantage of the
low prices on Furniture at Hendrix &
Sons?
We were glad to meet J. W. Pick
ems Wednesday who made us call.
His family lives at Rienzi. Both he
and his son have rural routes.
Have you seen the Porch Chairs,
Rockers and Settees at Hendrix &
Sons?-Going cheap.
Mrs. John H. Steadman has gone
to Barlow, KY, to visit her daughters,
Virginia and Mrs. J. 7. Bagby.
Bryant & Richardson have on hand
q nice line of meats and lard and will
continue to keep fresh lot on hand
at all times. Sun Tel. 444.
]. s. Lawson, Of Kramer, was on
our streets Wednesday.
Go to Selmer Milling Co. when you
want feed stuff at all times.
Meal Soc per blu.
Pure Corn Chops $1.55 per hundred
Crushed Ear Corn SLIPS per hundred
We keep Nice White Meal to ex-
change for corn at all times.
Boss Perkins on Route 2 is a new
subscriber this week. He says crops
are coming up fine.
WANTED, Every family in town to
open an account with us and let us
deliver the incest, freshest groceries
money can buy. Bryant & Richard
son. Sun Tel. 444.
Albert Gillespie, cashier of the
First National Bank, was out Monday
from ten days lay up with measles
If you have lands to sell, list them
with the Middleton Real Estate Co.
Middleton, Tenn.
D. D. Niche, Of Stantonville, was
in town Monday.
You need Sewing Machine. Get
the New Home make at Hendrix &
Sons and save some money.
Miss Della East, of Bethel Springs
was the guest of friends here Sat.
urday and Sunday.
WANTED, Every family in town tt
open an account with Us and let Us
deliver the incest, freshest groceries
money can buy. Bryant & Richard
son, Sun Tel. 444.
During the illness of Albert Giles
pie Asst. Cashier Arthur Olive ha,
conducted the business of the FRS
National Bank.
Selmer Milling Co. have added t,
their milling plant first class Ea
Corn Crusher. also large Powe
Corn Shelter. Our price for crushin.
Sc per bu. or ! toll. We are pre-
pared to do your work in first elias
order and viii give you square deal
r. A. Shelton and family were Sci
mer visitors Monday.
WANTED. Every family in town t.
open an account with US and let u
deliver The incest, freshest grocerie
money can buy. Bryant & Richard
son, Sun Tel. Ala.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-01
Land Transfers

7. ]. Sharp to, NJ. & 0. R. R: 3
acres, IT'S.
7. L. Hurley and wife to ]. F.
Brown: 100 acres, $1,000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-01

If you belch up a bitter tasting
liquid it is sign of bad digestion. A
dose or two of HERBINE will correct
the disorder. 1t stimulates digestion
and purifes the bowels. Price SOC.
Sold by B. L. Browder, exclusively.
adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-05-01
Announcement
FOR CHANCELLOR

| announce myself rs u 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, 1914-05-01

FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK
We are authorized to announce that
j. l.. COLIN is n candidate for County
Court Clerk. before the democratic COM
mttee on May IL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-06
TENNESSEE.
AUTO KILLS POLICEMAN.

Nashville, Tenn, March 5.-Nash- ville's new police emergency auto went off a bridge about nine miles south of here yesterday morning. Emergency Officer w. I. Wright, AS, and married, was instantly killed, and John Ryan, 28, an auto driver in the police department, was internally injured. His condition is serious. The men were giving the car tryout and Wright was taking lessons in running it. Near Brentwood he bumped into bridge and "stuffed' his engine. After Ryan had cranked up, Wright threw on the clutch with the front wheels headed toward the bridge rail- ing. Before he could turn his steer ing wheel, the car had crashed through the rail. It fell thirty feet.