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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-05
Land Transfers

Mrs. Josie Moore to H. C. Moore,
Jr.: l34 acres, $500.
j. r. Adams, Asst. Cashier Nc
Marry Go. Bank to r. l.. Jones: Town
lot in Adamsville, $2,250.
Jas. &. Hamilton and wife to Bank
of Adamsvile: House and lot in
Adamsyille, $525.
j. M. Hartman and wife to W. H.
Hartman ] interest in 81 acres land,
$500.
George Cobb and wife to w. II.
Hartman: Is acres, $500.
j. h. Kirby to W. E. Smith: 81
acres, $299.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-05
Marriage Licenses

u. J. Archer to Allena Siler.
John Johnson to Rurney Williams.
Walter Richnan to Sallie De-
Burns.
Ode Wynn to Ethel Ramer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-05
SiramOllnG

That powerful lung medicine that
is sold by druggist on positive guar
antee to give satisfaction or money
refunded. We are not satisfied until
you are satisfied. Large size bottle
sent by parcel post to your door for
one dollar. Address Moore Riggs
Chemical c mpany, 94S Linden ave.,
Memphis, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-05
Order of Publication
Bertha Mills


VS..
Roscoe Mills.
In this cause it appearing from the
Bill, which is. sworn to, that the defend
ant, Roscoe Mills, is a nonresident of
the State Of Tennessee, and a resident
Of the State Of Mississippi, he is, there
fore, hereby required to appear, On or
before the First Monday in April next,
before the Clerk and Master of said
Court, at his Office in Selner, Tenn,
and make defense to the bill filed
against him for Divorce in said Court,
by Bertha Mills, or otherwise the bill
will be taken for confessed and the
cause set for hearing Exparte.
1t is further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive weeks
in the Independent. weekly newspaper
published at Selmer, Tenn.
This Feb, 2, 1915.
0, v. ERWIN, C. & NJ.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-05

S or 8 doses 666 viii break any
case of Fever or Chills. Price, "a
cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-05
SeImer People Praise
Simple Mixture

Many in Selmer praise the simple
mixture of of bucthorn bark, glycer-
inc, ETC.. known as Adler-i-ka. This
remedy is the most Thorough bowel
cleanser ever sold, being used sue
cessfully in appendicitis. One Spoon
ful relieves almost Any Case of cons
stipation, sour or gassy stomach
One Minute after you take it the
gases rumble and pass out. Adler-i-
ka cannot grippe. and the Instant ac-
ton is surprising. Brogder Bros.
adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-05
PERSONALS
j. R. Matlock, from the Eleventh,
was here on business Wednesday.

was here on business Wednesday.
S. H. McCullar, Of Gravelhill, was
here Monday and continues the Inde-
pendent and Commercial-Appeal.
win Wilson the Terrible, from
Snake creek, nigh unto Adamsville,
was town visitor Monday.
Nick Fortune was here Monday,
among other prominent citizens of
the southwest section of the county
NJ. A. and D. |. NJ. King, from the
Second district, were here on business
Monday, and made US business call.
Frank Brint has moved back from
Middleton, and his paper comes to
Selmer, r. /.
j. r. Gilchrist, Of Adamsville dis
trict, entered as a new subscriber
Monday.
Go to Bryant, Richardson & Co. if
you want the largest can Of Silver
Thread Kraut for 10c you ever saw,
and the best you ever ate.
W. Maxedon, one Of the most
progressive farmers in the county,
called Monday and dropped US a cou-
pie of dollars.
Go to Bryant, Richardson & Co. if
you want the largest can of Silver
Thread Kraut for l0c you ever saw,
and the best you ever ate.
Capt. H. A. Hunter called Monday
and extended his subscription year.
He is one of the youngest old men in
the county, being in his 9lst year
and in the enjoyment Of good health.
We want to buy 500 bushels of
shelled corn, either for cash or trade.
Bring it to us at once. Bryant. Rich
ardson & Go.
]. H. Ferguson called Monday and
ordered the Independent. He stopped
it the first Of January owing to his
failing eye sight, but sail he could
not get along, eyes or no eyes, with
out It's weekly greetings.
We want to buy 500 bushels of
shelled corn, either for cash or trade.
Bring it to US at once. Bryant, Rich
ardson & Co.
w. H. Hartman, of Bethel Springs,
called Monday and extended his SUBJ
scription and sent the Independent to
his brother, ]. M. Hartman, at Som
J erville, Ala.
Rev. Job Bell Died at Van Buren,,
Ark. on the 18th Of January. For
three years he had made his home
with his son. an attorney at Van
Buren,. He had been afflicted with
Bright's disease for many years. His
many relatives and friends in Me-
Nairy, his native county, will regret
to hear of his death. He was
prominent preacher in his best days.
: He made his home at Martin, Tenn.
for many years.
Cotton is selling below the cost of
production. Will it not pay you to
ship your cotton, draw m 'ney on it,
and hold it for better prices. The
cost of storage and Insurance would
be very small, and your cotton would
he protected in our shed from dam
age by weather aud ire We with be
glad to SEMI YOU shipping tags upon
request. Write US. Abston. Wynne
& Company, Ma. s South Front St,
Memphis, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-05
No. G6S

This 10 @ prescription prepared especially
Cor E7AIAslA Or CHlLLS & FEVER.
Five or ak doses will break any case, ond
If taken then 40 O tonic the Fever will not
return. I. acts on the liver better than
CalomeI and does not eripe or sicken. 25c
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-05
A Rural Play
in | our Acts

Flora Goodwin farmers daughter engaged Philip Bmlcgh
young New Yorker Philips mother him marry society woman
and by ahoods makes Flora believe Philip does love her Dave Wes
who wants Flora himself helps the deception by niercepdng letter from
Philip Flora She agrees marry Dave but The their marriage
Dave conee Philip learns the truth and he and Flora reunited
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-05
Change Of Schedules, Mobile 6
Ohio R. R.

Effective Nov. 22nd, trains will
leave Selmer, Tenn, as follows:
Northbound
No. 2 Express Daily ~. " 500 am.
No. 4 ExpressDaily. Nv 1926 p.m.
No. 6 Express Daily " 4:2l pm.
Southbound
No. Express Daily " SOC pm.
No. 3 Express Daily Nv 6:38 am.
N, 5 ExpvessDaily ..........lv ll:28 am.
For any information regarding
rates and routes apply to ]. D. A.
Coleman, Ticket Agaat, Mobile &
Ohio II. h, .or writ9 G. a, illen, Dis
trict Passenger Agent, 4rlson, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-05

5 or 6 doses of 666 will cure any
case of Fever or Chills. Price, rs
cents.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
PRES. O'ROURKE TALKS
 ABOUT THE MERGER
Jeems Sees No More Chance Now Than Ever For Proposed Merger
 Doesn't Worry At All.

R"d~oport. Dec. 30.-"We are go- ing right ahead with our plans for or ganlzing the Eastern association ana we are paying no attention to the talk of outsiders who want a merger, declared President James H. O'Rourke yesterday when asked to comment on the meeting called by Louis Pieper for today at Boston to discuss the merger. 'I see the story sent out from Lowell states that New England and Eastern association magnates are invited. ] What authority has Pieper to call the | Eastern magHates together? He has never been identified with the Eastern i in any way.
 "It is my impression that the BOs- ton meeting is called more for the purpose of finding out where the New i England league stands than to talk of i a merger. It is well known that the l New England owes $15,000 and has no means of paying it's debts and yet these men, who cannot raise funds tc pay debts of their own league talk oi coming into eastern territory ano grabbing our cities. If New England cities are so bad from a baseball standpoint that magnates want to de sert them for Eastern territory why should we be expected to enthuss over the idea of merging with suct
 barren territory? We are likely tt make announcement any time tha
 our circuit for 1916 is complete. Thi: announcement may come next week altncugh I cannot set any definite date.''
 From prominent Eastern magnate'
 it was learned today that Pieper ha: little confidence in the merger idea fol an Eastern club owner has received an application fro mPieper who want! to act as Eastern manager
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
6,l99,8OO SAW BIG
 LEAGUES BASEBALL
Last Season Had 1,17S,SOS Less
 Attendance Than in 1909

New York, Dec. 30.-Although the last season is frequently referred to as one of the worst, from a financial standpoint, in the history of profes- sional baseball, the attendance figures do not bear out this statement. While number of the minor leagues suf- fered heavy losses, the majors weathered a period of extremely try ing conditions in satisfa ctory man. ner Carefully complied although un- official, attendance figures for the season of 1915 place the attendance in the National league at 3,235,400 and the American league at 2,964,400 giv- ing a total of 6,199,S00. F~''
 Going back to 1909, which is gen. orally conceded to be one of the best years in big league baseball in many seasons, the record books show that the aggregate attendance in the two major leagues was 7,37S,1OS. A com parison of the figures for 1909 and 1915 indicates a falling off in attend ance of 1,17S,808. At first glance this would appear to be a serious defec- ton, but when the carrying conditions are taken into consideration the show ing is little short of remarkable.
 The Federal league attracted manly fans in certain cities where the inde- pendent league played against organ
 ized interests, while the automobile, motor boat, golf, and tennis also opened new fields for fans to an ex- tent not dreamed of six years ago. With readjustment of circuits and a general strengthening of all the clubs of the National and American leagues, making for a closer and moro interesting pennant race in both cir cults, it is anticipated that major league baseball will surpass all pre- yious attendance figures within the next few years, if prosperous business conditions, prevail throughout the nation.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
REJOICE YE '',,A ALI.

New Orleans, Dec. 30.-The twenty round fight for the heavyweight cham pionship of the world set for March in this city between Jess Willard and Fred Fulton, of Minnesota, was def- nitely declared off here late yesterday by Tom Jones, Willard's manager, and Tommy Burns, who was partner of Dominick J. Tortorich in promoting the fight.
 A disagreement between Jones and Burns over the latter's insistence that Fulton meet some other first class fighter before the Willard match caused the cancellation.
 Jones said last night there was a strong probability that Willard and Fulton would fight for the champion ship in Milwaukee on February 22.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
THEY WILD NEED TT.

Chicago, Dec. 30.-spring training for umpires will be advocated at the meeting of the National League Club owners in Cincinnati next week. Charles H. Weeghman. purchaser of the Chicago Nationals and Charles Williams, secretary of the club, said yesterday they would urge the adop- ton of the plan. It is proposed to have the umpires accompany the clubs to the spring training camps
 The plan was tried in the Federal League last season and was declared to be a success. '~
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30

not for the 1916 season. The list of
 opponents for Williams next fall has
 been practically decided upon, the
 schedule being tentatively arranged
 before word came regarding the chances for playing Harvard. The Purple intends to play practically the same teams that were faced year ago with the single exception of the Massachusetts "Aggies," who will re- place Trinity.
 The two open dates on the Harvard schedule, one of which has been offered to Williams, are not available for the Purple, which plays R. P. l. and Union on the Saturdays men toned. It is considered very unlikely l that Williams will pass up either o l these institutions to take on Harvard
 as they are fixtures on the list here.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
CARRY DOESN'T KNOW.

Cincinnati Dec. 30.-August Herr mann, president of the Cincinnati Ma tionals said today that he knew noth- ing about negotiations being in pro- gress for the sale of the Cincinnati club. This statement was prompted by St. Louis dispatch reporting that A. M. Frumberg, a St. Louis attor- ney had begun such negotiations in New York. If negotiations are go- ing on I am not aware of such" MT. Hermann said. .'I am not acquaint- ed with MT. Plumbers and never heard of him. It is just barely pos sible that he might be negotiating with the Fleischmann interests fo, their stock" '9@'
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
MANY WANT SOMNIER.
Former Penn Football Star Much H S%t'ag+f
 Desired as Coach.

Philadelphia, Dec. 30.-Frank Som mer is one football coach who will not have to worry over position for next year. The former Penn star has three good offers, not including villanova, which naturally wants him to return.
 Ever since Sommer took his Villa nova team to Allentown early in the fall and defeated Muhlenberg, the lat ter has had an eye on Dutch. There is almost sure to be change in the coaching at Muhlenberg, as George McCan, who has directed the team for the last two years, is to take West ern job, according to the latest word from Allentown.
 Muhlenberg wants Sommer, and he also has an attract proposition from a big Western college. Another Eastern school would also like to en- gage him.
 Somnner's name was included in the list of eleven which was recently rec ommended as coaching possibilities at Penn.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30

The accompanying map shows now the allies built their defenses at sal oniki to meet the threatened drive ~py the Austro-Germans and Bulgarlans although it was asserted that the drive would not take place The allied 4e.t runs through Janitza to face an enemy column from Monastir. Run ming eastward across the two rai- roads from Saloniki and parallel to the line connecting these railroads the defenses face Ghevgeli in the cen- ter and Dorian on the extreme right. Other defenses have been built south of the line here indicated. Prominent among the men now or recently at Saloniki is General Edouard de Cas- telnau, chief of staff of the' French armies. who arrived unannounced n Saloniki and conferred at length with c 1eral Sarrail, the French comman- der.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30

Manhattan Opera House here, and, although he was thrown, made 1t mighty interesting for the title holder. Sandele is one of the wealthiest wrestlers in the game. Close friends say he can sign his name to at least $75,OO0. He runs string of butcher shops in Long Island in addition to being the owner of a number or apartm ont houses. Although he has been nearly always referred to as an exhibition man .Sandele says he is willing to bet s1,OOO than no man can throw him twice in an hour at any style.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
POOR START FOR LEONARD.
.sDutch" Lasted, Only One Day With
 Burkett's Worcester Team,

Dutch Leonard of the Boston Red Sox is one of the greatest southpaws in the game, but he lasted just one day as a member of Jesse Burkett's Worcester, Mass, team.
 Leonard, just out of college, had been farmed there by Jake Stahl, the Red Sox manager. He was hit freely in his first game, but his alibi was poor fielding back of him.
 Hey, there, what's the matter with you out in left field?'' he yelled. "Are your feet tired?" Burkett rushed in from that garden and tawled him out-then he found out he had been jawing his manager, but Dutch was game and yelled back: '"That goes just the way I said it." Then he took the next train for Bos- ton.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30

New York, Dec. 3O.-Probably one of the most unique characters who ever appeared on wrestling mat is G3eorge sanddele. the veteran et Greek grappler: ] During the past ten years sandele has appeared in over 1000 bouts and has has met met nearly every heavy weight wrestler of note in the world: world: sandele is not a champion. or is not even a near champion, but is known 1loWl as one of the best rough house wrest- lers in the game today. Recently Sandele tackled Aberg, the champion Greco-Roman grappler. at the interna- tional tourney now being held at the
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
AN OFFER FOR DIETZ.
Famous Indian Football Player May
  Shift to Nebraska.

Pasadena, Cal, Dec. so.-william (Lonestarl Dietz, the famons wash- ing State College Indian football coach, may succeed stiehn as coach however, was reticent about his plans at University of Nebraska. Dietz, for 1916. '~
 1 'Yes, it is true that have received an offer to coach a middle western university" said he. 1T have two oth- CT offers in addition to an increase to $4,000 at Pullman. But prefer not to talk about such things until after the Brown game"
 One of these offers came from the University of California and another is thought to be from Nebraska, where there is a vacancy. Stiehm has moved over to Indiana5
 Washington State is working hard here for the game with Brown on Sat urday. fN
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
HARVARD GETS TURN
 DOWN BY WILLIAMS
Purple Declines to Return to the Crimson's Football Schedule for
 Season of 1916.

Williamstown, Mass, Dec. 30.-Two years ago, when the annual football game between Harvard and Williams was discontinued, it was predicted that the time would be short when the Cambridge university would make negotiations for reviving the gridiron clash with the Purple. Such has proved to be the case for, during the past week the Williams management has received notification that liar yard would not be opposed to ar ranging a football game with the Purple at Cambridge for next fall.
 It is doubtful if Williams will take advantage of the opportunity to re- turn to the Crimson schedule. at least.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30

Cincinnati, Dec. 30.-August Herr mann, president of the Cincinnati Ma tionals, when informed of the St. Louis despatch, said he knew nothing about negotiations being in progress for the sale of the Cincinnati club.
 eff negotiations are going on I am not aware of such,' MT. Hermann said. 'I am not acquainted with MT. T'rumberg and never heard of him. It is just barely possible that he might be negotiating with the Fleischmann interests for their stock"
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
NOT KEEN FOR MAGEE.
Tinker Says There is Such Thing as
 Having Too Many Stars.

Chicago, Dec. 30.-Manager Joe Tinker of the Cub-Whale combina- tion is not keen for the acquisition of Lee Magee, former Cardinal outfielder and manager of the Brookfeds. link CT rates Magee as one of the best players in the game, but contends that too many stars on club are often the cause of discontent and disrup- ton, and, therefore he is not eager to let President Weeghman spend a big amount for one of he highest salaried players in baseball. +'~
 Whether Magee will come to the Cubs cannot be told at his home. If Tinker does not change his opinion regarding the acquisition of the out fielder he will not be secured
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30

St. Johns College, Brooklyn, will hold it's annual indoor games on Jan. 8 at the Thirteenth Regiment Arm ory, Brooklyn. The Eastern indoor cham pionships will be held in connection with this meet. Tome School and Mercersberg Academy have nominat- ed some of their men for the inter scholastic events, while the most inn portant race for the A. A. U., athletes is the mile relay for Catholic A. L. clubs.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
MILLION WOUNDED
 TREATED IN FRANCE
5OO,OOO Beds in Military and Auxiliary Hospitals of Country-Maintcnan
 Cost 100000 Francs Daily

Paris, Dec. 30, 10:45 a. m.-There are 500,000 beds in the military and auxiliary hospitals of France. Tho cost of their maintenance is 100000 francs daily. This figure, however, gives no idea of the expenditure per patient, for the number varies con- stantly and a considerable proportion of tho beds are always empty.
 American contributions for French. !. hospital and ambulance work hRvel exceeded 6,000,o00 francs.
 It is estimated that not more thsn' one million wounded have been cared for thus far in France.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
onal League Schedule Changed by
 Peace Developments.

f :
 ew York, Dec. 30-Announcement
 made last night by John Heyd-
 secretary of the National league, the reconvened annual meeting fhe National league, scheduled for f1nnati, January 4, has been in- |nitely postponed. @@ ~@'-> ,-'- The general impression fin baseball fles is that the meeting between the honal commission and the Federal que peace committee, called for |cinnati. January 8, may hold over
 several days, so as to make Jan- -y 4 unsuitable for the National que meeting. It is believed the cers Of the Federal league players ze been apportioned and all peace ails straightened out before recon ling the annual meeting.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30

Wisconsin University has a plucky boy, Mel Haas, who was so keen for basketball that he spent last sum mer washing dishes in a fraternity house so that he could make up his deficiencies in studies in the summer school and thereby be qualified to come out for the basketball team this fall. Haas not only made 8 place on the team, but he was also elected Cap tain of it.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
BUYING, OR PUBLICITY?
Report of Sale of the Reds Is Again
 Circulated.

St. Louis Dec. BOA. M. Frum- berg, a St. Louis attorney, is in New York negotiating for the purchase of the Cincinnati Nationals, it became known yesterday. Mitchell Frumberg, a brother of the attorney said his brother represented interests outside of St. Louis which are trying to buy the club outright"
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30

The Princeton Williams hockey game scheduled for the St. Nicholas Rink on Jan. has been declared off, as Williams will be unable to make the trip to New York on that date. The next hockey game scheduled is to be played at the rink on Jan. 8, be- tween the St. Nicholas team and an amateur Canadian team.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30

Fans in Baltim ore are still seeking a big league franchise. The Monu- mental City fans don't want an In ternational League club. Baltimore citizens would pay $5O0,O00 for ma jor leageu franchise and are willing it is said, to guarantee an attendance of 35O,O00 during the season.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30

The Detroit team of the American League is reported to be after Bill Raridan of the Newark Peps. It is very likely that at least one Newarker will go with the Tigers, and President Navin, after looking over the roster, has come to the conclusion that the man he wants is Raridan.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
TERSE SPORT NOTES.

Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators frowns on the idea suggest ed by Wilbert Robinson of the Super bas that the Washington Club share it's franchise with Baltim ore. Rob- inson suggested that the Senators play half of their home games in Washing ton and half in Baltimore.