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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
RUSSIANS CAPTURE LEMBERG
Austrians Cut to Pieces at Capital Of
GaIicia-Are Practically Out
of the War.

London.-A Times dispatch from Pc
trograd (St. Petersburg) says:
"Army headquarters reports that,
thanks to their highly developed rail
way system, superior German forces
concentrated from all parts on the
front and flung themselves against
about two Of our army corps. These
were exposed to an extremely violent
fire from the big guns. which inflicted
large losses.
According to reports received here,
our troops fought heroically. Gems.
Samsonoff, Martos and Pestitch and
several staff officers have fallen. All
possible measures to amend this dis
tressing event are being taken.
ION the Austrian front stubborn
fighting continues"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
GERMANS ATTACK AT NANCY
Kaiser Said to Be Directing the Fight
at Municipalities Satisfied with
the Situation.

London.--A dispatch to Reuters
Telegram company from Berlin, by
way Of Amsterdam, says the Germans
are attacking the forts at Nancy, and
that Emperor William and the Ger
man general staff are there.
Reuter- dispatch from Ostend says:
ain fierce fight near Thisselt Der
gium) the Germans lost 5000 men.
Prisoners we're taken to Antwerp"
Paris.-The following official COM
munication was issued here:
"First-The allied armies again have
come into contact on our left wing,
under good conditions, with the right
wing of the enemy on the banks Of
Grand Marine.
"Second-Fighting continues on the
center and right in Lorraine and the
Vosges. The situation remains un-
changed.
"Third-Around Paris the engage
ment begun between the allied army
and the flank Of the advance guard of
the German right has extended.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
AUSTR|ANS BEATEN
AGAIN By RUSSIA
AUSTRIAN RETREAT BECAME A
RoUT, cossAcks PURSUING.
BATTLE LASTS OVER WEEK.
GERMANS TO THE RESCUE
Colossal Battle Extends for About $40
Miles, and Three Million Russians
and Austrians Are Engaged.

London-A dispatch from Petrograd
quotes an official statement as de-
claring that the Russians have de-
feated the Austrians between Lublin
and Kholm.
Five thousand Austrians were taken
prisoners.
A Milan dispatch to the Daily Mail
says the Russians have occupied Ger
nowitz without resistance.
Geneva (yia Paris) Reports reach
ing here from Italy declare the entire
Austrian army has been flung back on
the Carpathians. Their retreat, the
report says, is becoming a rout, with
Cossacks pursuing the Austrians Ac-
cording to reports from Berlin, great
numbers Of German troops are being
withdrawn from the French and Gen
man frontiers. These soldiers, with
forces from Bavaria and Wurtemberg,
are going to the Vistula to meet the
Russians.
London.-A Vienna dispatch, sent
by indirect route to the Exchange Tel
egraph Company, says;
"This is the seventh day of the CO.
lossal battle, in which about 100000
Russians and Austrians are engaged.
The battle front extends along about
20 miles from Prussia in the north to
the Dniester in the south.
"The Russians were burning for a
fight in the south, and their supreme
effort was directed toward annihilat-
ing the entire Austrian army in that
region, and thus remove it from their
flank before beginning the real attack
on Germany.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Look for the Woman.

Woman is at the bottom of many of
the industries of the world, and
strange to say just now she is re-
sponsible for the revival of the shark
trade. 1t seems that shagreen is
special part of sharks skin which
lends itself admirably to variety OF
delicate dyes, and 1t has now become
very popular for the fittings of toilet
cases and the backs of mirrors and
brushes. There is an increasing de-
mand for shagreen vanity bags and
jewel cases, candlesticks and flower
vases are made of the material, which
is dyed in accordance with the fur
nishings of the room.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
FOOD FACTS
What An M. D. Learned.

A prominent Georgia physician went
through food experience which he
makes public.
1T was my own experience that
first led me to advocate Grape-Nuts
food and l also know, from having
prescribed it to convalescents and
other weak patients, that the food is
wonderful rebuilder and restorer Of
nerve and brain tissue. as well as mus
Gle. 1t improves the digestion and
sick patients gain very rapidly, just
as did in strength and weight.
Il was In such low state that I
had to give up my work entirely, and
went to the mountains of this state,
but two months there did not improve
me; in fact, was not quite as well
as when l left home.
my food did not sustain me and
1t became plain that ! must change.
Then l began to use Grape-Nuts food
and In two weeks could walk mile
without fatigue. and in five weeks re-
turned to my home and practice, TAX
ing up hard work again. Since that
time I have felt as well and strong
as / ever did in my life.
"As a physician who seeks to help
all sufferers. l consider 1t a duty to
make these facts public" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Trial 10 days of Grape-Nuts, when
regular food does not seem to sustain
the body. works wonders. There's
Reason"
Look In pkgs. for the famous little
book, "The Road to Wellville."
Ever read the above Ietters A new
one appears from time to time. They
interest.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
ALLIES IN STUBBORN MOOD
All Northern Forts of France, With
Exception of Maubeuge, Claimed
by the Germans.

Paris.--An official communication
was issued here announcing that three
forts had fallen at Maubeuge, for
tress Of the first class In Nord.
A further official statement says:
"The press bureau at Bordeaux tel
egraphed to the military governor of
Paris:
"First-The respective situations of
the German and French armies on the
left wing have not undergone any in
teresting change. The enveloping
movement of the enemy has been def
initely checked.
Second ~ The situation is un-
changed in the center and on the right
In Lorraine and the vosges.
AT Paris, from which the enemy's
armies are going farther away, the de-
fensiye works are proceeding actively.
,"At Maubeuge the bombardment
continues with extreme violence. The
city resists despite the destruction of
three forts"
The following communication was
issued by the governor of Paris:
"The German army continues to
move farther away from Paris toward
the southeast.
According to information. the enc
my's troops have evacuated the re-
gion of Compiegne and Senlis."
Military critics of most of the
French papers, whose hypothesis are
without official support, agree that
the Germans found the entrenched
camp Of the allies around Paris too
strong and suddenly interrupted their
offensive tactics to find weak spot.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
GERMAN RIGHT IS
TURNED BY ALLIES
100000 SAID TO BE ENGAGED IN
CONFLICT WHICH HAS RACED
THREE DAYS.
BATTLE FRONT 100 MILES
Position of Both Armies 10 Critical.
Imperial Guard Commanded by
Crown Prince Is Reported to
Have Been Defeated.

London.--The right wing of the Ger
man army has been turned by French
troops under Gen. Joffre, according to
unofficial dispatches received here. 1t
is stated, however, that both French
and German armies are in critical po-
sitions, in which defeat would be abb
solute disaster. The conflict extends
over an irregular line 100 miles from
east to west and so miles from north
to south
The retreat of the Germans from
Lille is declared to be due to their
fear of attack from an army of Brit
ish and Russian forces believed to
have been landed at port ON the Eng
lish channel
The troops engaged number more
than 100000, the Germans having l.
100000 soldiers in France. The forces
of the allies, now reinforced, are be-
lieved to be equal in numbers to the
invaders.
The news contained in the French
official communication that the Ger
mans had fallen back before the Wig
orous advance by the allied troops on
the line from Northumberland to
Verdun indicates that the Anglo
French forces have got on the flank
Of the German right wing, which pass
ed by Paris north, and was marching
eastward to join with the crown
princes army coming south.
A Boulogne dispatch to the Evening
News says telegram has been re-
ceived from Gen. Pau announcing a
victory by the allied forces at Precy
sur Disc. The imperial guard under
Crown Prince Frederick William is re-
ported to have been annihilated by the
British force which opposed them.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
GERMANS CAPTURE AMIENS
Mayor Surrenders to Prevent Killing
of lnhabitants--City Is 70
Miles North of Paris.

London.-A dispatch from Amiens,
France, to the Daily Mail declares that
the Germans have taken possession Of
Amiens, after three days fighting.
Amiens is the capital of the depart
ment of Somme. 1t is 70 miles direct.
ly north of Paris. 1t is manufactur.
ing city, has population of 10000
and is on the line of the railroad to
Boulogne. 1t is about SO miles to the
west of La Fere and other points in
the department Of Aisne, where there
has been fighting during the past few
days between the allied armies and
the Germans.
"a party of uhlans entered Amiens,"
says the Mail. after a brief recon-
noissance they retired to the German
main body at Canon. A half hour
later they returned, accompanied ty
an envoy bearing a white flag. The
latter interviewed Mayor Figuet at the
town hall.
AFTER an hours discussion the
mayor appeared in front of the town
hall with trumpeters and officially an
nounced the surrender of the city. He
urged that the citizens make no dis
turbance.
Later the mayor and the municipal
councillors drove out in carriages to
pay formal visit to the Grman CON-
mander, who told them that they would
be held responsible with their lives
for the good conduct of the citizens.
"The Germans thereupon went to
the town hall, where they hauled down
the French flag and hoisted the Ger
man colors. The German troops en-
tered the city, singing as they came
Die Wacht am Rhein' and 'Deutsch.
land Thar A11oa,o
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
GERMAN RIGHT is STOPPED
Holds out--vioIent Fighting-Teu-
tons Win In Center.

Paris.-The war office at Bordeaux
late sent the following communication
to the press bureau here:
'On our left the enemy appears to
neglect Paris to pursue its turning
movement. 1t has reached La Fere-
sous-Jouarre department of Seine and
Marine, SAl1 miles east of Meaux),
passed Rheims and descended on the
west bank of the river In Argonne.
This maneuver has not succeeded
more than on preceding days.
"On our right, in Lorraine and in
Vosges, the fighting proceeds with al
tentative fortunes. Maubeuge, which
is being violently bombarded, resists
vigorously"
London.-A dispatch to the Reuter-
Telegram company from Antwerp,
reaching here by way Of Ostend, says
that it seems that the attempt of the
Germans to envelop the left wing of
the allies has been frustrated.
A big force of German cavalry ad-
vancing on Compiegne has been re-
pulsed and obliged to abandon several
pieces of artillery.
The correspondent says:
at is learned on good authority that
the advance movement of the German
right wing has been checked for the
last two days under pressure from the
left wing of the allies. The enemy has
been compelled to retire on st. Quen-
tin. A big force of German cavalry
that was advancing on Compeigne was
vigorously repulsed and forced to
abandon several pieces of artillery. 1t
appears that the attempt to envelop
the allies left wing was frustrated"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
JADAR CALLED A SHAMELESS
Austrian Dead Estimated at Between
10000 and 32,o00-Many Guns
Have Been Captured.

Nish, Servia.-According to the Of
ficial organ Srpski Novine, the follow.
ing spoil was captured by the Servians
in the battle of Jadar:
A hundred cannon, of which 80 were
field guns, eight siege guns, $500
horses, three hospitals of 1900 beds,
81 mitralleuses, $4,000 mauser rifles,
ia full caisons containing 500 shells
for each cannon, ammunition and 1900
prisoners, including large number of
officers and one military bank with
its conductor. Three regimental cash
boxes full Of money and one aeroplane
also was taken.
The Austrian dead are estimated to
number between 10000 and $4,000.
Gen. Yovanovitch reports that he
alone had 10000 of the enemy's bodies
buried. Other Servian generals re-
ports Of their successes have not yet
been received.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Valley Of somma Taken.

London.-A French dispatch to the
Times says:
"The Valley of the Somme has been
abandoned. La Fere has been taken,
after a bloody combat. We were
obliged to retire.
"The right wing Of the Germans"
says the correspondent, sis too far ad-
vanced, and there is chance that It
will be cut and caught between two
fires If the British should be found in
force. Our center is resting very we'll.
and the right wing of our army ap
pears to be taking the offensive"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
SENDS ARMY THROUGH
BRITAIN TO ALLIES

New York.---A Russian army OF IL
900 men. transported from Archangel,
the most northern part OF Russia, was
landed at Aberdeen on the east coast
Of Scotland. on the night of August n,
according to officers and passengers OF
the Cunard liner Mauretania. which
reached New York.
From Aberdeen the troops. 1t Is
said, we're conveyed on special trains
70 Harwich. Grimsby. and Dover
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Nine Ships Sunk.

Washington.-Nine neutral merchant
ships have been destroyed by German
mines, according to British foreign Of
flee advices to the British embassy
here.
The following have been destroyed:
Five Danish, two Dutch, one Norwe-
gian and one Swedish.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
RUSSIANS TO HELP IN FRANCE

New York.-A Russian army Of H.
600 men, transported from Archangel,
Russia, was landed at Aberdeen, on
tine east coast of Scotland, and con-
veyed on special trains to Harwich,
Grimsby and Dover, where transports
were waiting to take them to Ostend,
in Belgium, according to officers and
passengers of the Cunard liner Maure-
tania, which reached here from Liv
erpool.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
French Kind, Says Dying German.

Paris.--The American embassy here
is daily in receipt Of letters written by
dying soldiers, forwarded to 1t by the
French government for transmission
to Germany.
One is from German aviator, who
had fallen into the hands of the
French. The man wrote:
"Good-by dear father and mother;
my leg has been crushed. The French
officers are very kind"
A postscript to this letter, added by
a French officer, reads:
"At this point the brave fellow died;
please forward this to his parents"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Cool. secluded SPOT.

Church-He said he was going to
spend the afternoon in some cool, Sc
cluded spot.
Gotham-Went out into the country,
| suppose?
mo, he went home and spent the re-
mainder of the day In the bathtub."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

Ottawa.-The Canadian government,
It was learned, is considering cancel
ing German patents and copyrights
held in Canada. The question is be-
ing discussed with the British board
of trade.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Professional Advice.

You'll have to keep quiet for six
weeks said the doctor, solemnly.
six weeks!" echoed the active poll
tician. Il thought you were pnysi-
cian."
Il am"
Then what l want from you Is
prescription, not a penance."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Russians Feasted on Tallow Candles.

Russians Feasted on Tailow Candles.
Sir Ernest Shackleton could not get
up real appetite for tallow, but Rus
sian soldiers, according to the enter
tanning author OF Eat, Drink and be
Merry" esteem tallow candles a great
luxury. He facetiously describes
how they came across huge store of
them among the French baggage on
the retreat from Moscow, and sum
marily snuffed them out of existence.
Never were they consumed in such
style before. The enraptured war
riors drew them across their mouths
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

where transports we're waiting to con
vey them to ostend.
Every precaution was taken by the
military authorities to keep the trans
portation Of the foreign soldiers
through England from becoming
known, and the service on the east
coast railway lines was suspended dur.
ing the II hours the troop trains were
on the journey.
1t was believed that the Russians
would be joined at Ostend by 1000
British marines, who were waiting
there to receive them.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

London.--The first hundred thous-
and recruits who responded to Lord
Kitchener,s appeal have gone into
training in various parts of the coun-
try and men are enrolling at much
quicker rate for the second hundred
thousand
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

Paris.-A dispatch to the Havas
Agency from Ostend says that the In
dependence Beige of Brussels is au-
thority for the statement that the
Germans are fortifying the environs
of Brussels and that cemeteries have
been transformed into redoubts.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Preparing for a Lecture.

"Pop!"
eyes, my son."
81 think I'll make a trip to the North
Pole when I'm older"
II always said you took after your
mother. She always wants to lecture.
too
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
LuII in Fluhtino.

Paris.-In an official statement the
war office says:
"There has been no contact with
the German forces in the region of
Compiegne and Senlis lately. Precau-
tions have been taken to stop any Of
fensive movement of the enemy"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Heavy Enough.

Mrs. Flatte-This paper says almost
half Of many thousand loaves of bread
recently tested in London were short
weight
Mr.. Flatte-No such charge can ever
be brought against your bread, dear.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Man Germany Honored a Hostage.

Paris.-The Petit Parisien points out
the irony In the case OF M. Ernst Sol
way, who with Baron Lambert de
Rothschild was taken as hostage at
Brussels. The paper says that Solvay,
who is we'll known for his invention of
a process by which soda can be bought
at an extremely cheap price. was re-
Gently highly honored by European ma.
tons. Germany conferred on Solvay
one of its highest honors, the gold
medal of the Academy of Sciences OF
Berlin.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

Belfort, France.-A German aero
plane dropped several shells here
The missiles made much noise, but
did no damage. The aviator, to avoid
the fire of the Belfort forts, made q
detouY over Swiss territory.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
propped Bombs on chent.

London.A dispatch to the Reuter-
telegram Compan from Client says:
"a Taube aeroplane passed over the
town at a great height and dropped
two bombs. There was no loss of
life"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Too YleldIna.

Binks-Why so gloomy?
Jipks-My wife let me have the last
word in an argument this morning.
What of that?"
THAT shows that she is going to do
as she pleases, anyhow. New York
Weekly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

like bow across flddle-and left
only the bare wicks as proof of how
easily their coverings, SO necessary for
lights. can be readily utilized for nv.
ers"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
War Levy Imposed.

London.-A dispatch to the Reuter-
Telegram Company from Ostend
quotes reservists from Lille as saying
that war levy of $4,000, 900 has been
imposed in the district by the Ger
mans.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
Educated.

Freddie-How is II you've never read
Rabelais and Boccacio?'
willie-Books of that kind seem
very tame to kid after he's bad q
course In sex hygiene.-Puck
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
A Happy Man.

Father of Eighties, the last Of my
daughters was married yesterday.
Friend-Indeedl Who was the happy
man?
Father of Eight was.-Judgs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
The Beuqar's Retort.

She-I shan't give you anything be-
cause / suspect you aren't blind at all,
He-That may be, but can assure
you there are moments when ] wish
were.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

Even the sarcastic woman cuts out
her cutting remarks when she has an
ak to grind.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11
British Casualties Are $1,000.

London.-It is officially announced
that the British casualties during the
war thus far have been $4,000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

Most family hotels have all the dis
comforts of q home.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-09-11

Seeking Information.
whats the professor playing?"
"A little impromptu."
Eyes. yes, but who composed it,"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-11-07
LOCAL TIMES

Owing to all Zion meetings being dis
continued in Zion City for the present,
LEAVES OF HEALING and the ZION
THEOCRAT will be on sale at the STA
TIONERY DEPARTMENT, ZION
STORES
Mr.. Albert Kanberg, of Chicago, has
been engaged by the Zion Conservatory of
Music & Art, as vocal instructor and Miss
Armada B. Stanley also Of Chicago, has
been appointed teacher in the Expression
Department. Both Of these competent in
structors have begun with good classes.
Mr.. Kanberg is here in the city on Mon
days, while Miss Stanley gives lessons on
Friday and Saturdays.
Many things that will delight the hearts
Of the little folks, have just been received
by the Zion Stationery Department.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-11-07

Mrs. G. R. Rasmussen, of Minneapolis,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Anna Phil, and family, Of
3215 Enoch Avenue She returned home
again on Saturday morning, accompanied
by Mrs. Phil, who made short visit to
Wheaton and Hinsdale, Illinois, returning
home Wednesday evening.
Deaconess Reid and sister, Of Phoenix,
Arizona, moved into their new bungalow
at 2410 Elm Avenue, Wednesday.
Mrs. B. J. Ruvenacht, of Gridley, IL
linois, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Baughman, of 27OS Eschol Avenue. Mrs.
Ruvenacht is Mrs. Baughmans sister, and
it is expected that she will remain over
Lords Day.
Mr.. Charles Brown, Of Trent, South Da-
kota, who has been visiting for the past
two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. w A. Bar
ton, of 21O2 Enoch Avenue, left for his
home on Monday last.
Mrs. Mary Underwood, and daughter,
of Egan, South Dakota, are visiting with
Mrs Bennett, of Zion Home. Mrs. I'm
derwood is Mrs Benefits sister.
Mrs. August Hammock, and son, left for
Cincinnati, Ohio, early this week.
Mrs. A. Fl. Biddle is visiting her grand
mother at Toulon, Illinois. She has been
gone about two weeks, and expects to re-
turn Monday or Tuesday, and will bring
her grandmother with her to stay all
winter.