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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Death of W. P. Wood

W. P. Wood, of West Hardin Coun-
ty, died at his home on the early
morning of last Monday. He was
buried at Shady Grove graveyard on
the afternoon of June 18th. He was
born June /, 1888, just on the Nc
Marry side of the county line and
within one mile Of where he died. He
had lived most of his life in that COM
munity and for As years had lived on
the farm he died on.
He was three times married but the
last wife died more than year ago.
He was the fathor of Is children,
twelve of whom survive him. Fl. P.
Wood, the oldest of the children, and
Mrs. Mansel Brooks, the oldest daugh-
ter. live at Selmer and Mrs. Martha
Marler lives at Okemah, Okla. The
other children live in Hardin county
neal the old homestead. Besides the
IL surviving, he left 81 grandchil-
dren and 9 great grandchildren and a
number of step children and grand
children.
Mr.. Wood had long been a member
Of the Methodist church and died in
the faith. He enlisted in the Con-
federate army in the Fall of 1862
and served till the end of the war.
He was paroled at Corinth, Miss, on
May %. 1866.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev, J. R. Duncan Of Corinth,
Miss, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Davis Of
Shiloh Circuit.
Thus has passed away one of the
old substantial citizens which belong
to the class which make up the relia-
Bile. patriotic and Christian citizenship
Of this great country. To the afilict.
ed relatives the Independent, which
he has been a constant reader Of
extends its sincere condolences.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Chambers Items

Everybody is full Of smiles since We
had a good rain, which was badly
needed in this part of the county.
Health of vicinity is good at this
writing.
Jno. W. Humphrey, the blacksmith
in our town, has installed gasoline
engine and grist mill; get your grind
ing done any day.
Several Of our boys attended the
box supper at Pebble Hill Saturday
night; report very nice time.
FL. P. Wood and others passed
through our town enroute to attend
the funeral services of his father,
who died at an early hour this morn
ing. To the bereaved ones we ex-
tend our coincidence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Chambers spent
the latter part of last week with DR..
W. G. Petty at Hamburg,
Mrs. Bette McCullar, of near Pitts
burg, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Jen-
ME Chambers.
Mrs. G. L. Chambers, who has been
in delicate health for several months,
is improving some now.
H. c. Brasher and wife have moved
back from Lauderdale Co. He says
he can't stay away from old McNairy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Ross, of near
Niche, were guests of Lon Ross and
family Saturday night.
Sowing peas is the topic of the day
since the rain, some little corn being
planted where they failed to get the
land broke.
Misses Sophia Chambers and Velmer
Pratt spent Sunday afternoon with
Miss Erie Wilds.
Best wishes to the Independent.
C. H. G.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
! Ginners' Meeting.

The ginners of this county and
those adjacent are calling a meeting to
be held at Selmer, Tenn, in the after
noon Of the 18th Of June at the
court house and every honest and
independent ginner 9is requested TO
attend this meeting. Plans are being
perfected whereby each ginner may
be able to buy bagging and ties direct
from the factory at a much lower
price than usual. Other plans such
as the sale of cotton seed will be
discussed, and detail explanation of
the plans for each ginner receiving
pay for the cotton report as well as
mutual insurance will be explained by
the President of the Ginners' Assoc
citation.
Every farmer in this territory is
requested to attend, as this work is
directly for the good of the farmer
and the independent ginner.
GINNERs' ASSOCIATION.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Washington. June 14.-At the
Anglo-American Hundred Years Peace
Exposition, now open in London. the
Southern Railway System has the
only exhibit made by an American
railway and much attention has been
attracted by the handsome display of
Southern agricultural, horticultural
and mineral products. The exposi-
tion will be open until November and
will be visited by millions Of people
who will thus have the advantages Of
the South put before them.
The exhibit is enclosed by polished
balls of Tennessee, Alabama and North
Carolina marble, set on oak posts con-
nected by brass railing Beneath the
railing are blocks of granite from
North Carolina and South Carolina
quarries. Show cases at the front
corners contain specimens of cotton
stalks seven feet high filled with bolls.
Other cases and tables contain tobac-
CO, fruits, corn and other grain. The
Useful minerals found in the South,
such as iron ore, coal, tale, mica,
rutile, zinc, silica, kaolin and other
clays. granite, limestone and such
other minerals and stones as have an
active demand in commerce and art
are shown.
There are displayed on the walls,
on easels and attached to the ratings
dozens of agricultural, industrial,
scenic and city views of the South,
including panoramic views Of cities,
harbors, industrial and mountain
scenery. All the views are large, all
are colored and all especially selected
to give good idea of the attractions,
resources and development Of the
southern states.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Special Premiums

For the McNairy County Fair, the
Kerr Glass Manufacturing Company,
Chicago, makes the following offer:
| dozen Quart Economy Fruit Jars,
with caps and clamps, for best ex-
hibit Of fruit packed in Economy Jars.
dozen Quart Economy jars, with
caps and clamps, for best exhibit of
vegetables packed in Economy jars.
dozen Quart Economy jars, with
caps and clamps, for best exhibit of
meats, soups, ETC.. packed in Economy
jars.
When the premiums have been
awarded, the winner will receive an
order on some merchant for the jars.
So get your exhibits ready for this
contest.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Buy your legal blanks from the
Independent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Rupture Expert Here
Seely, Who Fitted Gar of Russia. Called
to Corinth.

F. H. Seely of Chicago and Phila-
delphia, the noted truss expert. will
be at the Waldron hotel and will re-
main in Corinlh this Tuesday only,
June 23d. Mr.. Seely says: "The
Spermatic Shield as now used and
approved by the United States Cow
eminent will not only retain any case
of rupture perfectly, affording imme-
date and complete relief, but closes
the opening in 10 days on the average
case. This instrument received the only
award in England and Spain, produc-
ing results without surgery, harmful
injections, treatments or prescrip-
tions. Mr.. Seely has documents from
the United States Government, Wash
ington, D. c., for inspection. All
charity cases without charge. or if
any interested call he will be glad to
show same without charge or fitthem
if desired. Any one ruptured should
remember the date and take advan-
tage of this opportunity.
Read the Independent for the news
of the county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

This section of the state, after
a spell between rains of just six
weeks. on Monday got a general
downpour. In some places not
hardly enough fell to soak the
ground, while in other sections
there was surplus. From re-
ports the longest May and June
drought in all sections save
Texas, known on record has come
to an end. The crops will now
put on a rapid growth. and with
favorable rains in the future
there will be a good corn and
cotton crop. Gardens have suf-
fered an irremediable loss, par
ticularly in Irish potatoes and
early cabbage and early beans.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Nashville Tenn.--Ju dge Sam C. VIII
iams, candidate for the Supreme Bench
at the election, August 9TH, on the free
and independent platform, has issued The
following aooress:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Always Lead to Better Health

Serious sicknesses start in disor.
ders of the stomach, liver and kidneys.
The best corrective and preventive is
DR. Kings New Life Pills. They pur-
ify the blood, prevent constipation,
keep liver. kidneys and bowels in
healthy condition. Give you better
health by Kidding the system Of fer
menting and gassy foods. Effective
and mild. Csc, at your druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for All
Hurts. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
Barbecue Fourth of July

We will have on July 4th at Sam
McCullar's Springs, one mile south of
Selmer, a real old fashioned Barbecue
and Picnic, with everything needed
to have an enjoyable day. The candi-
dates and other speakers will make
addresses. The best of order will be
Mad, and no intoxicants will be al
lowed on the ground.
Come one, come all, and enjoy a
good days rest and social recreation.
W. A. SWEAT,
SAM MCCULLAR.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

The Mexican affairs are still in
the air. Carranza will not stop
fighting nor agree to any one but
a Constitutionalist as provisional
president. Huerta, on the con-
trary, will not agree to any
noted Constitutionalist. Pres.
Wilson will not agree to anyone
but a Constitutionalist. Soft looks
like the mediation has about
come to an end. If it does it is
war until Mexico City is captured.
That will not be an easy matter.
Huerta and his followers will die
in the last ditch. We should
withdraw our army from Vera
Cruz, and let them fight to a
finish.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Read the Independent for the news
of the county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

There is no horse lin:ment more eff
fective for animal flesh than Billiards.
Snow LinimeIrt, nor is there any heal
ing remedy for the human body only,
that is milder or more eificacious in
its actions. 1t heals the sores or
wounds Of man or beast. Price 25c,
50c and $l00 per bottle. Sold by
B. L. Browder, exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Take Herbine for all disturbances
in the bowels. 1t purifes the bowel
channels, promotes regular move
ments and makes you feel bright, vig-
orous and cheerful. Price Soc. Sold
by B. L. Browder, exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19

Gas in the stomach comes from
food which has fermented. Get rid
of this badly digested food as quickly
as possible if you would avoid a bill
ious attack; Herbine is the remedy
you need. 1t cleanses and strength
ems the stomach, liver and bowels,
and restores energy and cheerfulness
Price SOC. Sold by B. L. Browder,
exclusively. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-06-19
iuiN.
SAM C. WILLIAMS.
ORGANIZATION PERFECTED.

Nashville, Tenn.-A non-partisan or
ganzation has been perfected to aid in
the election of Judge Sam c. Williams to
the Supreme Bench. \ campaign COM
mittee has been chosen. consisting Of one
Independent democrat. one republican and
one regular democrat from each OF three
grand divisions Of the State. The per-
sonnet of the committee is as follows:
John w. Green, Knoxville; Foster v.
Brown, Chattanooga: G. T. Lee, john
Hageard. fWaynesboro: J ID. Woodward,
Pulaski; II. P. whitesell, Union City;
George Mccall. Huntingdon; G.. t. Fltz-
hugh, Memphis.
Thos. j. Tyne Of Nashville is chairman
and Reau E. Folk former state Treas
urer. Is campaign manager. Headquar-
tiers have been opened IN Rooms 1880.
Maxwell House.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-09
THEIR MARRIED LIFE
By MABEL HERB RI RNER
TIE NEW ROOMS
By MABEL HERB RI t RNl

With Warren's note still crushed in
her hand. Helen lay sobbing on the
blue silk draped bed at the Hotel
Ronceray. To the beauty of the rooms,
which had iured her into engaging
them, she was now Indifferent
On, why nau she moved 10 this
place without consulting him She
might have known ne would find
someway 20 punish her.
Again she smoothcs out and re-read
the crumpled note. IL was brief ana
sarcastic. saying merely that since
she had taken things n her own hands
she could keep il up'-and dine by
herself
To deliberately leave her alone on
their second night in Paris was cruel
punishment. and Helen had lain there
too heart sick 90 think OF food. Yet
she had had nothing since breakfast,
for in the excitement Of getting their
baggage moved over from the other
hotel she had not stopped for lunch
con.
When at length she rose it was after
ten. Her eyes were red and swollen
and her dainty gown was badly
rumpled. II was a very fOrlorn lit
tie woman that looked back from the
mirror now compared 10 the eXcitedly
happy one reflected there before War
rens note had come
She was just starting to unlock her
dress when an angry shake of the sit
ting room door sent her flying to
open 1t. II was Warren. A glance
at his face. and Helen knew that he
was furiously angry.
"Oh, I'm so sorry. dear. I didn't
know that the door was locked" she
Logan in hurried apology.
Very Angry.
Without speaking he STROBE past
her into the room. flung some papers
on a table and himself into one OF
the rose silk tapestried chairs
Still without deigning to glance
around the room, nc scowlingly lit a
cigarette. Helen stood awkWardly by
The window. fumbling with the tassel
of the curtain and waiting for him
10 comment on the place-or at least
10 rage at her for having moved. But
he did neither.
From the silent treatment to
which Warren sometimes subjected
her, Helen shrank even more than
from being ragged at. Once he had
not spoken to her for days Was
this now TO be her further punish
ment? Had not the long, lonely even
Ing without dinner been enough?
Dear. please don't be angry about
my moving" pleadingly. you know
how dirty that other place was--and
these rooms are so lovely and so rea-
EOnablei I really thought you'd want
me TO take them"
Huh. did you-did you? Well, you
took devilish good care to get here be-
fore I'd get a chance to say what
wanted Nice state Of affairs for a
man TO get back 70 mis- hotel and find
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-09

Helen looked at him. Then drop
ing her napkin. with a breathless
'ry. she ran over and threw her arms
bout him. "Oh, you didn't I know
on didn't You we're wretched. too
on couldn't eat any more than
'ould. oh. you dear-you wonderful
earl" showering kisses on his hair
nd neck. "Oh. I'm so happy II
hows you do carei'
Look here, are you going TO let
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-11-09

this chicken get cold" Now sit down
there and eat your dinner, supper
or whatever you cali this meal. I'm
blamed hungry. l tell you. Go on
showing her away, but not urgently.
Here. what part Of this bird do you
want first-white meat or short
leg?"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-12-09

8 lawyer Tor "a railway roWIAn'
once had to defend his employers
from the chnrge of negligence in tHe
case OF "a farmer whose produoe-rafl
demolished al "a grade ,russlus
NOT without bodily injury Goo the
farmer himself who was driving.
The accident happened at u,sht aud
the principal witness was am Odd c"l-
ored man vino was con guard armed
with O lantern 90 siEuai the approach
Of trains.
'Now. John said the lawyer 'dld
you swing Your lantern when lou SOW
the cart ,umiuu
"Yassir. O surnly did. sub. done
swung dat lsntern right crost de
road
ON the strength ct this tcstim"n!
the lawyer Won his case. TIE tooh
occasion Geo thank the witness
Much obleesed Go yu' Mats'
Torn. replied thst worthy. Use
pow ful giad { could hep yo h4t
was plumb seairt dat other lawyer
gWinr ~ me 81 dat %iantcra Wa- ul
Kew York Evening Poet,
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Il clear across the mesa, emblem OF his
thirst. symbol Of his undying desire.
For the ume he did not know what
10 answer. Then he recovered himself
and said quietly. Il was going to- He
paused n moment and looked straight
into the eyes of the man Opposite him.
Il WAS going o. save nI ! had"
III that's all you had Nlatias did not
get much, and he Is considered a pref.
" smart fellow" Wa the curt re.
Spouse. Here comes the sheriff"
In the west their ordinary speech Is
deeds. not words. Appeared other men
and then the bulky figure OF the sher.
IN. This man wasted 10 time IA pre-
umiHaries. but quickly reared, (Which
WayY'
"At the foot Of san Jlcinto noun.
tain on the upper level, Gallon STAN
mrfed.
Get your horses. boys ordered the
sheriff
~ was not but n few minutes until
the posse. Gallon riding stOiidiy on an
extra horse. was scamppring through
iNf hAtffAe AnWNNh iuH NiNiiflhtfei INV
absolutely dark. a. the moon had set
Sheriff Hawkins was not aware that
a. they crossed "a wash a painting.
grCaning man was crawling On his
belly toward the solitary llaht which
marked Vale Vista. Nor ala Gallon.
dumhly riding toward the darkness
which hid the scene ~ his crime, real.
lac that Wllkerson was within ten
yards % him as they splnshed through
the stream
Then suddenly appeared IN the SKY a
spot OF white. which spread until the
murk on The night had turned 90 dusk
"Well thank God its Daylight" said
the sheriff 20 Gallon II guess we can
get your partner Gil right now" And
sven as ne spoke the dusk suddenly be.
came enriched b. the light Of the sun
rising IN the east The moment IL
struck the brass on his pony's bride
Gallon inveluEtaUiiy relnedin Through
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CHAPTER n.
"You are under arrest


%1AR away ON the same dimly III
desert another man was seek
- ing the same light Thomas
f Gallon had realized that ne
was d murderer. what would happen
~ Ruth " De we're convicted ~ killing
his mrtncrt This was the thought
which drove him on-onward toward
the little sprck across the mesa. Care
less ~ the cactus. OF the sagehrush, an.
solutely uumindful OF the little Gull
les made hy last years rains, he
trained steadily onward. and rs he
did so thcrc WIS formulated IN his
mind a plan not only 20 save the gold
Tor his daughter, but TO save her
fathers honor.
II Is true of lights and ideals that the
farther Won follow them the fainter
they grow. and It was with astonish-
meut that Thomas Gallon suddenly
found himself Ia the street OF Vale
Vista.
There Is a lot Of silent influence In
the mere sight Of closed doors. Gallon
looked down the street. and every door
was closed except one. No hospitality.
One single sign showed that law and
order. always vigilant, held their sway.
lie staggered on toward the green
light which marked the sherin's Office.
In there he found an alert deputy.
"Who are your"
II am Gallon" he said firmly. "The
outlaws have got my partner and near.
~ got me-"
The deputy looked at him shrewdly
n moment and seemed satisfied. An in
slant later ne was on his feet. huckliug
ou his belt and revolver, ana in a sec.
QUA instant be had brushed his way
past the Old miner AMI was hawling
ont into what apparently was q vacant
street Gallon dimly heard his cali
His one Thought vas 90 play his part
to the end would these men tud by
accident his goldg A moment later a
cnrtain on the saloon across the street
was lowered and the door upaued.
whats the matterT' yelled a half
drunken fellow, rccling out.
"Matias Is II againr' cried the dep
uty. Get the sheriff. They have got
this fellows partner" Then he turned
TO Gallon nuthorltatively and said.
How much ala You hayef'
Nothing said Gallon. I'VE djd not
strike anything, but they thought we
had"
But with 2 quick gesture the deputy
crasped Gallons wrist and opened his
hand disclosing a nugget Where did
you get this;" he asked.
The old man stared down stupidity at
that warm biz ~ gold lie had carried
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camp I think III see So ne wrap
ped himself In his blanket again. but
bis eyes were open and turned on his
partner.
A few moments later Gallon came 70
camp heavy footed. as IL half asleep.
dropped his hammer ana kicked the
IRE 10 a blaze.
III | had a proper partner there
would be coffee FOR me-" be said In Ia
tone loud enough 90 reach the sleeper.
whats the matter. old paly' asked
Wilkers0n, apparently drowsy.
"Ob. nothing said Gallon Il Just
thought you might have left some cot
fee"
ibid not find anything, ola you. part
nerT' asked Nilkcrson.
"Nopey. nothing doing. Guess those
Indians did bot give me tho right
bunch"
WilkersOn turned over as n once
more going 90 sleep, but his eyes were
open. and he saw Gallon marking
down some notes On a piece Of paper.
"Did you say the Indians ala not
give you the right hunchf' WilkersOn
asked suddenly How often have !
got % tell sou We're partners. / be-
lieye N you GOT a strike you wouldn't
tell me Are we partners or nOtY'
Eyes. we're partners HI right !
haven't found anything
"What WAS that stun you had ln
your handy' asked Wilkers0a drow.
silly You're always bringing in q
lot Of dirt aud looking 10 over. hut I
notice you kind OF Keep that dirt IN
your hand
Wilkerson nee morn Welded 20 his
physical desire FOR sleep. but was
awakened by the barking Of n coyote
on the hul lie suddenly raised him.
self and lei out a curse against the de-
stroyer ~ his sleep Then ne swiftly
realized that Gallon was still awake.
sitting by the Preside. writing with
the same stub pencil.
That's my pencil" he thought duly.
There Is not another pencil Ia this
desert How cau I write 20 Dolores n
Old Man Gallon walks onf'
He took 0ut Of his pocket n worn
leather wallet ana drew ont the pic.
ture % a woman. whose calm, cold fea-
lures, unadorned by the photographers
art. were appealing ~ tho man of bis
nppotltes
lie looked no This n moment. aud
then all the morhid IRE la bis blood
0amed toward bis heart Love, life
ana happiness depended upon the pos
session ~ gold. Therefore, with this
Ore In hls heart, WikeTson suddenly
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sned senses he smeued water. aud as
the sun was rising over san incinto
mountains he fpi! face downward into
n stream. some instinct told him that
towns we're huilt on hills; that conse.
quenily 10 and The town he should go
upstream So he struggled. stcumiug
'hc current. DRAGGING his feet hts left
hand cllnched into the folds ~ his
shirt over the wound In his heart
was still smoldcring the flame which
IN the fulness " his physical strength
had been hatred Of his partner.
"lll get him yet" he muttercd.
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lie heard that Hgut whisper and
dropped his gaze To the ground a mo
meut later he was furiously hammer.
Ing at the o%utcropping ~ rock that
threw It's sharp shadow down the hill.
WilLcrsou turned sluEgishly in his
sleep
81 wonder where the old man is" he
mutteTed to himself. Hes always
prnwliug round o. nights"
What was that figure sinking around
the biunI Something ia his partners
attitude as he stopped directly Ga the
full sheen OF the moonlight made him
pause.
He's got something" he thought
"Why does be- not come down 10
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p l..
In Search Of Gold.

TO TRANGE things breed In the
NJ deserts OF southern California
sTEz< some OF them beautiful,
ONE OF them symbolic OF
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The iinia mountains of Utah. iu-
cladrd within the Nasaiph Iiuta
nud Ashley national forests -bould
hccowr q %fltorite recreation region.
because OF the many small lakes
within depression auoped oct py
glacial drifts seventy such lakes
cau he counted fram Hcid'- peak and
one PARTICULAR township. 2G milcs
square. contains more thau 4 nun
dret