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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
STUDY OF ALCOHOL.

That the dangers of alcohol should
be emphasized in every school in the
land, was the opinion voiced by DR..
G. D. Cameron Of OHIO, speaking be-
fore the bureau of sanitary science
of the American Institute of Homeo.
patty. While the schools had touched
upon the subject somewhat. he said,
1t remained for the European war to
set forth "the true relation OF this
demoralizer of human efficiency"
THE utter desolation alcohol Gre
ates in the home makes 1t like wal"
he asserted. Like war, 1t digs the
untimely grave. 1t pauperizes.
Through hefedity it creates the neu-
rotic. 1t damns and degenerates
wherever 1t comes in contact with
the human tissue. 1t payes the way
for tuberculosis and is first assistant
in disseminating the diseases OF vice.
Yet the schools do not manifest the
strong interest in this subject which
its importance in social science de-
serves. Let the forces Of enlightenment
array themselves where the enemies
of society are making their strong
est attack. The schools should teach
that good health is LIES greatest as
set"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
THOUGHT BOSS WAS RIGHT
And Many People, When They Read
This Tale, Win Agree With Plain
Opinion Expressed.

A young real estate man met an
acquaintance of his wife who was In
the lumber business the other after
noon. After greetings and trifiine
invitation extended and accepted, the
real estater said to the wood sales
man-just to make conversation
well, how's the lumber business?
II don't know. The fact is l re
signed from my job last Saturday"
"Is that SO? Didn't you like the
work."
"Well, liked 1t pretty WELL"
Wasn't the salary big enough?"
well, 1t was pretty good salary
But the boss insulted me-"
Huh! How did he insult your"
"He said l was q fool"
"And you quit just for that? Didn't
get fred or requested to resign? Thu
boss called you fool and you up ant
left good job?"
yes"
well, by gosh. the boss was right.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
HOW TO HEAL STUBBORN
1ORMENTlNG SKIN DISEASES

A Baltimore doctor suggests this
simple. but reliable and inexpensive,
home treatment for people suffering
with eczema, ringworm. rashes and
similar itching, burning skin troubles.
At any reliable druggists get jar
of resinol ointment and cake of resi-
mol soap. These will not cost a bit
more than seventy-five cents. With
the resinol soap and warm water battle
the affected parts thoroughly, until
they are free from crusts and the skin
is softened. Dry very gently, spread
on thin layer Of the resinol oint-
ment, and cover with light bandage
III necessary to protect the clothing.
This should be done twice day. Usu-
ally the distressing itching and burn
ing stop with the first treatment, and
the skin soon becomes clear and
healthy again.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Nashville Officials Arrested.


Charged with grand larceny IN the
theft of municipal funds, former City
Commissioners Lyle Andrews, former
City Treasurer Charles Myers and
former City Recorder w. L. Murray
have been arrested here on warrants
sworn out by Attorney-General A. B.
Anderson of Davidson County.
The three former city officials each
made bond for $4,000 and were re
leased.
1t is charged that each of the men
stole the following amounts of city
funds: $4,000 in 1911, $4,000 In 1912
and $4,000 in 1918.
The arrests followed a series of con
ferences between Attorney General
Anderson and former Assistant City
Treasurer johnson B. West, who rs
Gently returned to the city and sur
rendered after countrywide search
by detectives had failed to turn him
up. II is reported that West made a
confession and that the warrants
against Andrews, Murray and Myers
were based on the facts that West
disclosed.
Acknowledgement Anderson intimat
ed that warrants will be sworn out
later against other city officials. He
stated that the entire amount Of
money stolen from the municipality
will aggregate about $4,000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Some Refreshment

Rear Admiral Fletcher during the
maneuvers off Newport told story at
a garden party.
"The navy is as abstemious from
ethical reasons" he began. as old
Stingee was from miserliness.'
"Old Stingee was entertaining boy.
hood friend one evening at his shore
cottage. After a couple Of hours OF
dry talk, the old fellow said genially:
Would you like some refreshment
"a cooling draft, say-George?
Why. yes; don't care If / do
said George, and he passed his hand
across his mouth and frightened ur
wonderfully.
Good said old Stingee. I'll just
open UP this window. There's a fine
see breeze blowing" Detroit Fret
Press.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
CONDEMN THE SALOON.

The Catholic Total Abstinence
union at its annual convention in Mil
waukee voted to join hands with the
Dry Chicago federation and appoint.
ed a committee to cooperate with
that organization. THE saloon de-
clared the Catholics. "is engaged IN
destroying civilized society. So long
as It confined its destroying influence
to the male portion Of our population
temporizing remedies and expedients
were first to be thought Of, but since
the alcohol octopus has enmeshed the
whole family In its Shiny tentacles
with commercialized vice, symptom
of the alcoholic blight, with woman
hood dishonored and motherhood de-
stroyed, the manhood that remains un'
sullied must arise in defense till the
whole bad business is swept from oui
land"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
PITY the Poor Grocer.

A grocer was going over his books
in the hope that they would show he
was making some profit, when the tele-
phone interrupted him.
Those strawberries my boy bought
at your place--they weren't good. and
there were two boxes of them,"' said
a voice over the wire. "Will you make
them good?"
Certainly" said the grocer. Send
them back and I'll give you some that
are all right"
"But l can't do that" the voice ex
claimed.
You can't? Why not?"
Because we ate them"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
DASTARDLY CRIME
IN SEWER COUNTY
YOUNG LADY is SHOT TO DEATH
- - HaiiiS wiiiio ENTERS
HER ROOM.
FIRE CHIEF is REINsTATED
Emil WeIgeI Removed From Office In
Chattanooga Following Street En-
counter. With Editor 10
Again in office.

An unknown man effected an en-
trance into the home of James r.
Davis, at Seymour in Sewer county.
and shot and instantly killed his old
est daughter, Miss Dora Davis, aged
twenty-five years. The motive for
the crime is unknown.
The young woman, who was MUIR
dered, was school teacher and was
also express agent at Seymour, four
teen miles east Of Knoxville on the
Knoxville, Sevierville & Eastern rail-
road. 1t is believed that the muir
derer suspected the young woman
had money or yaluables In her pos
session, and entered her room in
search of them, and that she awoke
when the murderer opened fire.
All the members Of the Davis fam
lily were at home, and were disturbed
by the intruder just about the time
the shots were fired. They saw the
fash as the report of the revolver
sounded twice, and saw the face OF
the murderer by the fash of the pow.
der, and 1t is believed that the face
was that of white man who had dis
uuiisoii himself by backing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Magic Washing Stick

This is something new 70 housewives--
something they have wanted all their lives.
but never could get before Il makes II pos.
sible to do the heaviest, hardest washing In
less than one-half the time &c took by old
methods, and IL eliminates al rubbing and mus
cular effort. No washing machine is needed.
Nothing but this simple little preparation.
which Is absolutely harmless 10 the finest fsbriss
white. colorcd or wooden. 1t makes the
hardest task Of the week pleasant pastime--
delightful occupation. You will be do
lighted at the clean, spotless, snow-white
clothes that come out Of the rinsing water;
and all without any effort on POUR part. The
Magic Washing Stick doss n aIi-and remem Der,
without Injury to the most delicate goods,
colored or white. wociens hi. ....s ....zs cur.
tains, etc. Contains no acids, no alkalies, no
F, poisonous ingredients to make its use dan.
gerous. % washlngs rs cents
Sold BY all Druggists and Grocers every.
where. II yours doesn't handle IL, show him
this ad--he'n get 1t for you. Or send CSC In
stamps to 4 Z. RICHARDS CO. Sherman, Texas. ADV
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
,McMIllin Coming Home.

4 Word has been received here from
Washington that Hon. Benton McMil-
lin, United States minister to Peru,
has sailed from Lima for the United
States. He applied for leave of alb
sence several weeks ago to begin Sep
tember l, and he is expected in, Wash
ington by September 20. He viii reach
New York via the Panama canal and
will report to the department Of state
before proceeding to Tennessee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
True to His Word.

The nterviewer-Why did you as.
sassinate all your wives as soon as
the honeymoon was over?
Bluebeard-Yous see, I'd promised to
love each one as long as she lived
and no matter what other sins I've
committed, never disappoint lady
philadelphia Bulletin.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10

There is scarcely neighbor around me
who does not use your medicine. Mrs.
J. F. JOHNSON, R. No. A, Box 80, Prince
ton, Illinois.
Experience of q Nurse.
Poland, N.Y.-"In my experience as a
nurse l certainly think Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound Is a great
medicine. ] wish all women with fe-
male troubles would take it. I took II
when passing through the Change Of
Life with great results and l always re-
commend the Compound to all my pa
tents if l know OF their condition IN
time. / will gladly do all I can to help
others to know of this great medicine. "
Mrs. HORACE NEWMAN, Poland, Her
kimer Co., N. Y.
If you are III do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Com pound.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Help Wanted.

why didn't you hire that office
boy? He looked like hustler"
"He told me he didn't know the bat.
ting averages of all the major league
players"
"Pshaw! Neither do you"
That's just my point. I've got to
have an authority in the office ] can
refer to occasionally"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
SOCIAL AND CIVIC PROBLEM.

William A. Pinkerton has said that
all of us are more or less potentially
criminal, and that this innate ten
dency is kept submerged by most men
through habits Of temperate self-con-
troll.
That the city and state are respcn-
sible for deliberately breaking down
the resisting power Of their citizens
there no longer can be any question.
In other words, the problem of crime
is not merely matter of individual
responsibility. Its prevention is a
question of social and civic obligation
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
ASSESSED VALUES
IN STATE GO UP
VALUE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
PROPERTIES iMcaEAeE. e.Es
TWO MILLION DOLLARS.
SEED LAW is VIOLATED
Agricultural Department Issues State.
mcnt That inspection Tags Are
Not Being Properly Used.
News From Nashville.
Nashville.

Thes Tennessee Railroad Commits.
sion has announced an increase for
1856 Of $2.253,337.06 over the last
biennial assessment of the railroads,
telephone and telegraph companies
and street railways in Tennessee. Ac-
cording to the assessment announced,
the total assessed value of all property
In Tennessee, as fixed this year by the
commission, is $114,010,907 This
assessment work was begun by the
commission the first of May.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
seah WaIlaee conxlcted.

Memphis.-Seab Wallace, convicted
of murder in the second degree in
connection with the death of George
Gorham on July 5, has been denied a
new trial by Special Judge Clarence
Friedman. Wallace was given an in
termediate sentence of ten to twenty
years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Many Army Recruits in Knoxville.

MANY Army HecruIts " NhoxVII'e'
Knoxville. was much activ.
ity at the Knoxville United States
army recruiting station during Aug
ust, when more recruits were accept.
ed than during any other month in
the past six years. Captain Thomas
M. Moody, officer in charge, accepted
and enlisted Al applicants.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
AK. Hero Modal FOR Youth.

Johnson City.-Thomas P. Boone,
secretary Of the Chamber OF Com
merce Of Johnson City, has filed ap-
plication with the Carnegie hero COM
mission for proper recognition of the
bravery and daring of John McKamy,
the Bristol young man who saved
three Johnson City young men from
drowning at Island Park, Bluff City.
after the beat in which they were
rowing, capsized in water fourteen
feet deep. The rescue is declared
to have been a heroic one.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
A Careful Lover.

Goldsmith-Would you like any
name or motto engraved on it. SIR?
Customer (who has chosen an en-
gagement ring)-Ye-yes-um, August
US to Irene" d-ah-look here,
don't-ah-cut Irene very deep
Punch.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10

The London municipal school. where
girls may learn In six weeks to be.
come grocers clerks, has been sue.
cessfully launched in the western part
of the city, with a class of 80. The
girls will be trained in all routine
work of assistants in grocery and pro.
vision stores. Tuition is free, and pu.
pills unable to support themselves dur.
ing the six-weeks' course are granted
SO week from the prince Of Wales
fund.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Great Relief.

Patience-Why did they applaud her
when she sang?
Patrice-They liked It.
But they didn't applaud until she
was all through"
"No; that was the part they liked"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
NO ,Nrox,cANrs ALLOWED.

For the first time in the history OF
Pennsylvania's National Guard, a
sweeping order affecting the use and
sale of intoxicants in camp has been
issued by the adjutant general. The
order comes through the regular mill
tary channels, direct from Governor
Brumbaugh.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Wells injuries Fatal.

Capt. Ed T. Wells, who has been en-
gineer at the state capitol for "a years,
died Sept 8 at local hospital from in
juries received three weeks ago. While
camping near Carthage Capt. Wells
was thrown from wagon. down
steep bluff, and fractured his thigh.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Reunion Of confe derate Veterans.

Reunion Of Confederate Veterans.
Pulaski.-The annual reunion of the
survivors of Barber and Hunicutt's
companies of Confederate soldiers
will be held at Elkmont Springs Sept.
IS. These companies were organized
at Elkton.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
IN ALL OUR
NEIGHDORHOOD
There Is Hardly A Woman
W he Does Not Rely Upon
Lydia E. Pinkhan's Veg
etable Compound.


and q weakness all
caused by fema ale
trouble, and ! took
Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound with such ex-
cellent results that /
am now feeling fine.
I recommend tn .
Compoundand praise
It to all. / shall be
glad to have you
publish nv letter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Seed Law Being Violated.

According to statement issued by
the Tennessee Department of Agricult-
ure, the statute specifically relating to
the sale of agricultural seeds is being
fiagrantly violated in different parts
OF the state by dealers who are selling
seed without the inspection tags and
stamps required by law to be affixed.
and for which there is penalty Of
500 for failure to do so.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Railroad Employe Is Hurt.

Manchester.-V. |. Jarvis, an en-
ploye of the Nashville, Chattanooga
& st. Louis railway, fell from a box
car here and sustained severe In
juries.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
CRUSHED UNDER AUTO.
Joe E. Thomas Killed Near Ruther.
ford When Machine Overturns.

TUTu VTCH WdVHTIIC WV wi Hcs
Kenton.-Joe e. Thomas was killed
by the overturning of his machine Oh
the Kenton and Rutherford road,
about one mile this side of Ruther-
ford. He and two companions were
returning from Rutherford, and cross
ing small ditch 1t is said one of the
springs on the machine broke, throw.
ing the machine over and crushing
Mr. Thomas. He lived about two
hours after the accident. He was 80
years of age.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Future War Talk.

did you see where they are going
to send the war babies rag dolls?"
Fine. When the war babies get
old enough to know what 1t is all
about, they can chew EN-"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
cheering for Mr. slimpurse.

Mr.. Slimpurse feeling his Way
Your charming daughter tells me that
she is an excellent cook and house
keeper.
Old Lady (calmly)-Yes. have had
her carefully taught. for have al
ways held that no lady who does moi
understand housekeeping can properly
direct a retinue of servants.-New
York Weekly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
RummIEs, FRIENDS.

I'VE are the friends Of the rum.
miles," she said. IF we rid this cum
try OF rum even the saloonkeepers
will I've ,anger."-Mary Harris Armor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Audit Costs SOS, 400.

According to figures given out BY
Mayor Ewing 1t is probable that as
much as $25.s00 will be appropriated
in all for the audit and survey of the
city books under the direction Of Mr..
James Cameron. What proportion Of
this sum will be used in paying for
the audit cannot be ascertained. but
the mayor is anxious for the public
to know that the cost will possibly
amount to several thousands dollars
over the $500 originally appropriat
ed by the former commission
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Fire at Jackson.

Jackson.--Three car loads OF We
seering In one of the dry houses Of
the Ashby Lumber Co. here burned.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
WelseI Is Relnstated in office.

Chattanooga-Emil A. Weigel has
been unanimously reinstated in his
position as assistant fire chief and
secretary to Commissioner Betterton,
of the police department, by vote Of
the city commission. Weigel recently
resigned following a street encounter
with w. B. Cleage, editor of weekly
paper, in which the editor was Sc
verely beaten over the head with a
pistol. Cases against Weigel are
pending In criminal court.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
University Trustees.

Gov. Rye has reappointed Sam N.
Warren OF Spring Hill and J. Ewing
Hite of Gallatin as trustees of the
University OF Tennessee. These men
have served on the board for years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Experience of q Nurse.

fyou wantspecial advice write
Lydia X. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
lRexenue Aosnt RaIds sam.

Deputy Revenue Collector w. H.
Tyler reports the capture of still in
overton county. Kentucky Webb was
arrested in connection with the raid.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
win Retain Barnes.

It is announced that NJ. M. Barnes
will be retained as assistant to the
Middle Tennessee revenue agent when
Hoyte T. Stewart assumes the duties
of the office. Mr.. Barnes has been
assistant to Thomas N. Greer, who is
succeeded by Mr.. Stewart.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Why Mott

There goes young Richfeller
again scooting around in his auto
mobile. wonder what would be-
come Of the boy II his father should
suddenly lose all his money!"
We'll, he might drive jitney bus"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10

Since love laughs at locksmiths, it's
no wonder wedlock sometimes arouses
his mirth.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10

Many a man has lost money on 4
sure thing because he was afraid to
take chances.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
TIL for Sack,

Tit for Sack.
so Bob didn't bag the heiress?"
mo; she gave him the sack"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Treasurer on Visit.

State Treasurer Porter Dunlap left
for Dover, his home, to spend few
days, but is expected to return to the
capital in day or so.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
Stable PoIlteness,

Stable PoIlteness.
F1atbush--I see COW barns are mod
els of cleanliness In Holland. Some
farmers place mats before the doors
and visitors must wipe their feet be-
fore entering"
Bensonhurst-Wipe their hoofs, you
mean, don't you?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-09-10
ooens Headouarters.

COngressman MChelIar Hds estaU'
lished headquarters here for his race
for the United States Senate and an
nounced that Capt. w. H. Hartford
will temporarily manage his cam
paign.
; state Commissioner of Agriculture
X. Bryson visited Jackson during
West Tennessee Farmers Insti'
at that place Sept. 1. Commits.
her Bryson delivered an address at
Institute on Looking After the
rmers' Interests"
Der taÌˆgliche Demokrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 186?-1918, 1915-08-18
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