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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Sow Saves pia In Sack.

George Flock, prominent rancher
near Yreka, CAL, was badly bitten by
a sow with litter OF pigs. At the
time of the accident he was passing
through yard with six-day-old pig
in a sack on his back. The pig gave
a squeal and the old sow, on hearing
1t, jumped for the sack, tearing it
off Flock's back. She then made for
Flock, who ran for the fence, but be-
fore he could reach it he was bitten
twice in the leg.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Headlight Measure introduced.

The headlight BILL" backed by the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
was introduced in the house. 1t was
framed under direction of F. F. Wright
of Memphis, chairman of the legisla.
tive board of the engineers.
The measure requires an electric
headlight on each locomotive operat-
ed in Tennessee, that will reveal a
man in ordinary clothing distance
of 500 feet. The light would be in
operation between shutdown and sun.
rise.
Violations are subject to fine of
not less than 500 nor more than $500
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
The way n Goes.

Judging from the way that man
talks, he must be fairly hard up. Do
you suppose he's hungry"
"Oh, no. He's been keeping six mo.
tor cars and has had to dispose of one.
The man who's consoling him gets a
salary of $4,000 year"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
of course.

How did you like the perform
ance?'
ut was very tame"
You surprise me. thought 1t was
lot Of trained polar bears?"
1T was, but they had to be tame,
didn't they?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Il Happened n boston.

THE new generation is too fiippant
about serious things OF life," averred
Mr.. Beaconstreet.
Il just heard young fellow call for
what he termed "a thousand on q
plate Is that any way to order
beans?"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
MemphIan Heads Woodmen.

A. G. Matthews of Memphis was
elected head consul by a vote of 260.
His opponent for the position, j. B.
Wilkes, received So votes. BY motion
made by Mr.. Wilkes, the vote for MI.
Matthews was declared unanimous.
The report of the credentials commit
tee showed, 1872 delegates in good
standing in attendance at the conven-
ton.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19

DO you really believe college edu.
cation helps young man in business
life?"
i know 1t does. At collage my boy
was the champion Splinter of his
class, and now he has job as bank
runner"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19

Il have tribute to my powers as an
actor. l can draw tears from men
and women alike any time by working
on their feelings"
"Humph! can do that, too"
"On the stage?'
"No, in my office. I'm a dentist"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Senate Bill s55.

Mr.. Hit of Davidson county has In
troduced bill which, if enacted into
law, will somewhat restrict the liber-
ties of Mrs. Hen and her chickens,
which have always considered gardens,
truck patches and flower beds to be
their happy hunting grounds. Senate
bill No. 555, of which Senator Hitt is
the author and which went into tn,
legislative hopper. makes it misde-
meanor for their owners to allow chick
ems to trespass upon the property o,
another.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19

Patience-Is he domestic in his
tastes?
Patrice-No, he prefers those for
eign dishes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Back Pay Asked.

The Shelby county delegation intro
duced joint resolution in the house,
providing for payment Of back salary
for four years, amounting to $4,000, to
Judge J. S. Galloway, for presiding
over the old Second circuit court. The
court has been abolished. Division
four took its place. The amount Is
to come from the state.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
u,,lum coodIoe Secretary.

Hallum w. Goodloe of Crockett
county, former secretary of state, will
be private secretary to Gov. Rye, it
was announced. Mr.. Goodloe succeeds
John 8. Denton, who has held the Of
flee temporarily. Mr.. Denton viii go
ON the state board Of control
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Every Household Needs n

Every Household Needs Il.
For cuts. burns sprains and bruises.
Hanford's Balsam Of Myrrh should
give quick relief. These may happen
any day in any home and the prudent
housewife will always keep bottle
on hand. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
For Rural Carriers.

Rural carriers of the state are in
terested in bill introduced by SEN
ator Clement which, II enacted into
law, will give them the right to vote
In any one precinct along their routes
or adjacent thereto, while engaged In
their official duties. Many rural car
riers leave their precincts before the
polls are closed, and for this reason
they are unable to vote. 1t is believed
that the bill for their benefit will pass
both houses without objection.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Elattered.

Mistress--Bridget, it always seems
to me that the worst mistresses get
the best cooks"
Cook-Ah, go on wild yer blarney!
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Senate Reyerses Itself.

Through an unexpected change of
sentiment, the bill providing for inter
change of judges, which was defeated
In the senate by vote Of 16 to IA, was
called March IL on motion to recon
slider, and passed by a vote of 81 to 4
on third and final reading. Senator
Parham made an effort to amend the
bill so as not to apply to Shelby coun-
ty, but his amendment was tabled.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Assessment Bill.

The state tax commissions assess-
msnt bill was introduced In both
houses. 1t provides for about $780,
900 increased revenues, coming most
ly from litigation fees. The measure
provides for three revenue collectors
to be appointed by the comptroller, at
salary of $1,000 year each. These
collectors take the place Of revenue
agents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19

But If young mans salary is only
s6 per week he is apt to think his best
girl Is dearer than he can afford.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19

The fickleness of fortune is only ex-
ceeded by the faithfulness of misfor-
tune.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19

coughs and Colds cannot hold out against
Deans Mentholated Cough Drops. A single
dose gives relief-5c at all Druggists.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
sympathy for Dumb Animals.

Sympathy for Dumb Animals.
THE doctor says ought to ride a
horse" said the large man.
HE may be good Doctor" replied
the athletic person, 'but he is no
member of the S. P. c. A."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
APPOINTED Deputy Collector.

The treasury department in Wash
ington announced the appointment OF
George R. Graper of Nashville, an Of
ficial in the health department of Ten
nessee, as deputy collector of inter
nal revenue for Tennessee to enforce
the Harrison anti.narcotic law recent
ly enacted by congress. His salary is
$1,000 per annum with $500 travelling
exnenSeS.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
5racken For Commissioner.

Capt. ]. NJ. Bracken of Dyersburg is
In Nashville, the guest of Senator Ste
vens. Friends of Capt. Bracken will
probably present his name as candi-
date for election as commissioner from
West Tennessee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
The Soul Of Repartee.

Mrs. Givem-You are loafer.
Weary Willie-Yes'm; a six-cent
York Sun.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19

Ask anybody about it-Hanford's
Balsam. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19

The really conceited man is the
whole parade when walking alone
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Same Power,

For any sore use Hanfords Bal
sam. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19

Contrary Commentator.
MY dear, I wanted to please you.
sc here is some very rare steak"
well doneis
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Tribute to Anderson.

TrIuufe 70 NnuersUH. ~
Members Of the legislature paid sin
cere tribute to the memory of the late
HUI. G. Anderson, speaker of the sen
ate, In joint session in the house Of
representatives. Speaker Hill Of the
senate, the successor Of Senator An
derson, presided. The service was in
formal There were no set speeches,
no attempts at oratory. 1t was meet
ing in which the members without
preparation Joined in expressing ex-
temporaneously the emotion that his
loss had eeeasioned and in paying
homely ties. .mony to the sincerity, hon
esty and high character of the late
speaker.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Tact.

1879 act.
Shells my bread anything like the
kind your mother used to make.
HeOh, dear, no! ] can eat yours.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19

Most people turn over new leaf
Just to see what is on the other side.
Nashville Banner.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-19
Il Meaao1e
10 %zzzen!
Those of Middle Age Especially.

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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-09-10

And she laughed Anything to lift this
duet OF theirs out Of the minor key
But what does old Charlie really
think OF the case? That's more to the
point said Calalet uneasily
Well he seemed 10 fear there was
no chance OF bail before the adjourned
hearing But | Father gathered he
was not going 10 be IN II himself?"
No We decided Gil one OF those
sportsmen who love rushing in where
family lawyer like Charlie owns TO
looking down his nose I've seen the
chap, and primei HIN up about old
Savage, and our mud In the founda-
tons He says he'll make an example
Of Drinkwater, and Charlie says they
call him the bobbys bugbear!
But surely he'll have to tell his
client who's behind hlm?'
No. tie > just the type who would
have rushed in, any how And it'll be
time enough 70 put Scrutcn under obli-
cations when I've got him OFF
Blanche looked at the troubled eyes
avoiding hers, and thought that she
had never heard OF nne thing being
done SO finely This very shamefaced-
hess appealed to her intensely, and yet
last night Charlie uad said that old
Sweep was in such tremendous spirits
about it all Why was he so down
this morning?
Cont nued Next Week
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-09-10
CHAPTER X.
The Week Of Their Lives.

"Toyes gone hack to Italy" salt
Cazalet. He says he may be ava!
only week. Let's make it the weel
of our lives!"
The scene was the little room I
pleased Blanche to call her parlor
and the time preposterously earl!
hour of the following forenoon. GAIA
let in her sunny snuggery rather sus
gested another extrsvagant taxicab
But Blanche saw only his worn, ex
cited face; and her own was not
its best in her sheer amazement
Italy" she calculated. When dit
he go?"
Nine o'clock last night"
"But"-she checked herself sim
ply can't understand 1t, that's all
why? Have YOU seen him sine
the other afternoon?
His manner might have explained
those other two remarks, now bother
ing her when 1t was too late to notice
them; on the other hand, she was BY
no means sure that IL did. He might
simply dislike Toye, and that agair
might explain his extraordinary heat
over the argument at Littleford
Blanche began to feel the air some
what heavily charged with explana
lions, either demanded or desired;
they were things she hated, and she
determined not to add to them if she
could help 1t.
Il haven't set eyes ON him again,
she said But he's been seen here
In a taxi"
Who saw him?"
"Martha-if she's not mistaken
This was little disingenuous, as
Will appear; but that impetuous Sweep
was in merciful hurry to know some
thing else.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-09-10

on a warm afternoon, and bit blue
again about the chin, which Of course
looked little deeper and stronger on
that account,
Cazalet was not in; his friend would
wait, and in fact waited over an hour
in the little lounge. An evening paper
was offered to him; he took 1t listless-
ly, scarcely looked at it at first, then
tore it in his anxiety to find something
he had quite forgotten-from the
newspaper end But he was waiting
as stoically as before when Cazalet
arrived IL tremendous spirits.
Stop and dine!" he cried out at
once.
Sorry can't; got to 60 and see
some body" said Hilton Toye.
Then you must have drink"
mo, thank you" said Toye, with
the decisive courtesy of q total abb
stainer.
you look as II you wanted one; you
don't look bit fit." said Cazalet. most
kindly.
"Nor am l. sir!" exclaimed Toye.
II guess Londons no place for me In
the fall Just as we'll too, ] Judge
since I've got to light out again
straight away"
"You haven't"
Yes, sir, this very night. That's
the worst of business that takes you
to all the capitals of Europe in turn
1t takes you 80 long to fit around that
you never know when you've got to
start in again"
Which capital Is 1t this time?" said
Cazalet. His exuberant geniality had
been dashed very visibly for the mo-
ment. But already his high spirits
were reasserting themselves; indeed,
a cynic with an ear might have caught
the note Of sudden consolation In the
question that Cazalet asked 80 briskly
Got to go down to Rome" SAID
Toye, watching the effect OF his
words.
But you've Just come back from
there" Cazalet looked no worse than
puzzled
mo, sir, ! missed Rome out; that
was my mistake. and here's this stu
alton been developing behind my
back"
What situationY"
"Oh, why, 1t wouldn't interest YOU
But I've got to 60 down TO Rome
whether | like 1t or not, and dom
like 1t any because | don't have any
friends there And that's what I'm do
ing right here. was wondering J.
you'd do something for me, CazaletF'
IF can" said Cazalet, with pleas
ure." But his smiles were gone.
81 was wondering II you't give mt
an introduction to those friends o
yours in Rome"
There was little pause, and GAIA
let's tongue just showed between hi
lips, mcistening them. 1t WAS at tina
moment the only touch OF color in hi
face
Did | tell you ia any friend
there?"
The sound of hts voice was perhap
less coarse than puzzled. Toye mad
himself chuckle as he sat looking u
out Of somber eyes,
We'll, II you didn't" said he,
guess I must have dreamed It,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-09-10
when was this. blanche?"

when was his, blahcheE
Just about dark Say seven or SO.
She owns ii vas about DARK. sad
Blanche, though she felt ashamed of
herself
well, it's Just possible He left Inc
about six; said he had to see someone,
too, now | think Of it. but I'd give
bit to know what he was toing, mess
ing about down here at the last mo-
ment!"
Blanche liked this as little as any
thing that Ca4alet mad SAID yet and he
had SAID nothing that she did like this
morning. But there were allowances
10 be made Tor him, she knew And
vet to strengthen her knowledge, or
rather to let him confirm II for her,
either BY word or by his silence, she
stated a certain case tor him aloud.
Poor old Sweep" she laughed.
ITS a shame that you should have
come home to be worried like this"
81 am worried" he said simply.
IL think it's just splendid, all you're
doing for that poor man, but especially
the way you're doing it.
Il wish TO God You wouldn't say
that, Blanche
He paid her the compliment of
speaking exactly as he would have
spoken to man; or rather, she hap
pened TO be the woman to take 1t as
a compliment
But | do say 1t, Sweep I've heard
all about II from Charlie He rang me
up last night
You're on the telephone are you"
Every body is IN these days.
Where have you lived? Oh, | forgot"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-09-10
Warm eatns far Your Nsrves.

A bath d 1 temperature of 80 to 80
degrees viii quiet the nerves in q
Magical VA c,sn il cases ia which
dug OF al sorts utterly tail Such
batn Is Called a heutTai bath because
no action is produced By it aud no dis
turbanoe results from oyarheating Its
temperature Is just enough lower than
the body's Il airy OF tn surplus heat
without producing cooling effect.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-09-10
The Thousandth Woman

: Il thought there was, sir" said the
English waiter at that admirable ho-
tel Toye. however, prepared to talk
to him like an American uncle of
Dutch extraction.
"You thought that, and you took II
away"
mot at all. sir. I 'appened to OBJ
serve the other gentleman put the
menu in his pocket, behind your back
as you were getting up, because |
passed remark about it to the head
waiter at the time!"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-09-10
Italian CiuaI Linhtsr.

In Country Village in Italy, Popu-
lar Mechanics tells US, We may see a
slowly burning piece OF rope support
ed on an iron stake Its position just
outside cigar store suggests the use
lie smoker Is to make Of it II is a
crude cigar lighter bit certainly as
suitable as the wooden Indian still
used IS sign for tobacco store
Evening star., 1915-09-12
HE New National Theater,
which is the recognized home
in Washington of plays and
nlayers associated with the

Klaw & Erlanger interests. will open
its doors for the new season two weeks
hence, with a production featuring
Liane Carrera, the daughter of Anna
Held, as a musical comedy star. With
Manager w. Hartman Rapley still at
the helm. the capital may feel assured
that the coming season of the famous
playhouse will be the usual repetition
of the many brilliant ones which have
preceded it.
No actor of the present generation
Evening star., 1915-09-12
BEIASCO

The new musical comedy. The Only
Girl" which ran all last season in New
York, will be offered by Joe Weber as
the opening attraction of the regular
season at the Belasco Theater tomor-
row evening.
"The Only Girl was written by
Henry Blossom, who supplied book and
lvrics, and Victor Herbert. who COM
posed the music. 1t was produced
under the stage direction of Fred u.
Latham. 1t was first presented at the
Thirty-ninth Street Theater, scoring a
hit, but was moved soon to larger
PLAYHOUSE, the Lyric, where it finished
out it's term, running well INTO the
summer months.
The story of "The Only Girl" con-
Germs principally a young man about
town, who also is writer OF muslcai l
comedy librettos. He is confirmed
woman-hater, and has for boon com
panions three bachelors, who. he
imagines, share his views on the wom-
an question. He is quite upset when
each of these friends in turn comes
and tells him that he is about to enter
the holy bonds of matrimony, that he
has found the particular and only girl,
etc. They depart after promising to
return in years time for a dinner
party, which the composer is to give,
it also being understood that the wives
are to be present. In the meantime the
librettist, who has in hand the book of
a new comic opera, Is in despair for
the lack of a composer to collaborate
on his work. By accident he hears the
strains of a new musicak theme which
he thinks would fit exactly with his
ideas, 1t comes, he finds, from the
apartment Just above his own, and he
hastily sends his servant with a mes
sage to the occupant, asking for an
interview. To his surprise, it turns
out to be young and pretty girl. OF
course, he has to tell her what is
wanted, but at the same time assures
her that it is quite impossible to col
laborate with feminine composer. The
young lady bursts into tears. He final
ly makes a bargain with her to work
on the new opera, but with the under
standing that their relations shall al
ways be of purely business nature.
In spite of this agreement, however.
they fall in love, and just as their work
is finished his three friends with their
wives appear on the scene for the pre-
arranged dinner party. The dinner does
in row between the wives. But the
composer and all ends happily.
Victor Herbert has added remark
ably brilliant score.
Manager Weber has engaged cast
including Edna Munsey, Leona Stevens,
Elsie Baird, Genevieve Houghton, Re
gina Richards, Janet McIlwayne,
Franklyn Farnum, Russell Lennon,
Frank Coombs, Alfred Fisher and Tom
Burton. There is a chorus of pretty
girls, radiantly arrayed. and there will
be an augmented orchestra.
Evening star., 1915-09-12
B'FKEITHS

Gertrude Hoffman,. in "Sumurun
the worldfamous wordless play, or
mimo-dramatic spectacle. with music.
will be the extraordinary Offering of a
number of foreign and native attrac-
tiohs composing the bill at the B. F.
Keith Theater this week.
"Sumurun' was written by frederic
Fresca from The Arabian Nights" and
was originally staged by Max Rein
hardt. the master Of stagecraft. He
made a sensation in Berlin. Paris, Lon
don and New York. Miss Hoffmann' s
version is in eight scenes. lasting an
hour and over in duration. 1t was
staged by Richard Ordynski, an asso-
ciate of Reinhardt. Miss Hoffman, is
cast as THE Beautiful Slave of Fatal
Enchantment'' and Mr.. Ordynski acts