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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Knife WOUNDS fatal.

Lexington--Wyiie Bowman, aged 81,
died at the homo Of his father-in-law.
Thomas B. Hamilton. five miles north
west Of town. after . lingering Illness.
which began. Il Is alleged. from wounds
received BY him In an affray at Luray
several weeks ago. The wounds were
from knife and his condition has
gradually grown worse from the time
nIheir infliction until the present He
urvived by-a wife and one child.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Irx 10 ROE SAFE.

hckson--An unsuccessful attempt
made to rob the safe Of the Mer-
postufice by two men The safe.
Ich Is located In the store Of Mercer
lis Co. was dynamited and the cut
door was blown off. The explosion
akened Prof. Bennington, who re-
Is nearby. He fired two shots
fleeing yeggmen-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15

Those men for whom you failed 10
get government positions we're rather
indignant"
only for a little while replied
Senator Sorghum Since they found
how much more they can make In
private employment they're honestly
grateful"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Obligation Recognized.

You must admit that the founders
OF this government have earned your
enduring gratitude"
Il admit II without hesitation" re-
piled Senator Sorghum. Many is
the time they have rescued me from
personal embarrassment. Whenever
make speech | know that all I
have to do to wake EN- up and get q
round OF applause is to mention
George Washington or Abraham lin
coin"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Sprained ankle? Rub on and rub In
Hanford's Balsam thoroughly. Adv.
Reminded.

When the autumnd frosts touch
the foliage with tints Ct red and vel
low against the gray sky. doesn't that
inspire you to thoughtg
I Il certainly does. The reds and
yeliOws make me think Of the job
ahead OF me tending the furnace. and
the grays make me think Of the dust
when sift the ashes
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
CHILD PER|SHES
WHEN HOME BURNS
EloHT.YEAR-oLD BOY DIES IN
EARLY MORNING FIRE
NEAR PARIS.
is KILLED BY PLAYMATE
Tots Playing with Shotgun Fire Load
Accidentally With Fatal Results.
News Notes From Over.
the State.

Paris -William, the eight-year-old
son of Frank Merrell of the old Fourth
district of this county. was burned to
death when the residence was burned
during the early hours on the morning
Of Oct. 8. The other members Of the
family narrowly escaped being burned
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Killed by Playmate.

Jackson.-T. H. Bond. Jr., 10-year'
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. t. H. Bond.
who reside IA miles from Jackson, was
shot and killed by his little playmate,
Harris Bond, while they were playing
with a shotgun. The children we're
alone in the house when the accident
occurred.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
cUTIcuRA SOAP BATHS
Followed BY a Little Ointment fos
6ahy's Tender Skin. Trial Free.

They afford infants and children
great comfort. permit rest and sleep
and point to speedy healment Of co
xemas, rashes. itchings. channgs and
other sleep destroying skin troubles.
Nothing better at any price for the
nursery and toilet
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cutieurs. Dept Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Killed BY Train.

Jackson. -Massie Phillips. aged 45.
OF Cairo. Ill, was struck and killed by
an Illinois Central passenger train
near the ~, c. & St. L. crossing Of
the Illinois Central at this place. He
was walking on the track and was not
seen by the engineer until too late to
Gvoid the fatal accident The remains
were shipped to Seimer. Tenn for
burial, where his parents reside
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Loves Way.

"of course. he hasn't any money.
but Charlie says love will make q
way"
Yes. | noticed 1t WILL" said the
father. Thus it's made away with
about twenty-eight dollars worth OF
electricity"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Making ItsIIan Army sI.nkess-

fleveland--The pay rell Of the
reland Wooden Mills for the month
September Is reported as the larg
in the history o. the concern- The
has been engaged On the order
IS. coo blankets for the Italian GOV.
knent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15

Doing x-rthing now. Sam. to help
your wife?"
''Oh. yas. sab.
Getting washing for he-'-
"Oh. no. sab"
Il suppose you carry home the wash
ing after she does it,"
mo. sab. doan do that"
We'll. what do you do. Sam"
Why. ] stay home and watch de
house while she delivers d washin'.
boss"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
PAVING CONTRACT
SCANDAL IS AIRED
ENGINEER SAYS CITY BOUGHT
PLANT. BUT CONTINUED TO
PAY BIG PRICE.
WILL REBUILD GYMNASIUM
Plans Are Being Rushed to Recon.
struct Recently Burned Gymnzs-
ium of Y. M. C. A.-kews from
the Capital City.


Nashville.
City Engineer Southgate, In the mu.
nicipal probe hearing. testified in re-
gard to the city's transactions with
Warren Bros. and the Southern Btu
nthic Company He stated that mix
ing plant for the preparation of btu
lithic had been purchased from the
Nashville Roofing aud Paving Com.
pany after the city had entered into
contract with Warren Bros, where
by the latter agreed to furnish its
mixture to the city at so cents per
square yard; that after the city paid
5000. the price at which The city
purchased the material was not re-
duced, but that the contract without
change remained in effect
Asked when stipulations requiring
the use Of Warren Bros patent prod
uct were first embodied in specifica-
tions for city street work. Mr.. South
gate said the first specifications were
those for Capitol boulevard when
Stainback, Alexander and Wilkerson
were members of the board Of public
works. He stated that the effect Of
these stipulations, which were later
substantially embodied in a great
many other specifications, was to re-
strict the awarding Of contracts to the
Southern Bitulithic Company.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15

why can't / come to see you to-
morrow night7-
Don't blame me-" said the beau
uful girl Our cook has the uss Of
the perIor under the new domestic
relations law
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15

4 wonder If the chestnut crop sill
be good this year,
You can generally tell that by the
fish stories"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Oct. II. 1914.
Oct. 10. 1914.

Germans moved on ostend and
6ruaes-
Lille, Hazebrouek and Ypres oc-
cupied by Germans.
Fierce fighting at Dixmude, Gen.
eral Won kIuck trying to turn al
s~s@ srsssHs
Germans made dash for War
saw. =
Montenegrins defeated Austri-
ans nesr Saraievo.
Detachment Of Beers under Col
onei Maritx rebelied and martial
Law was proclaimed throughout
South Africa.
French routed German aviators
near Paris
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
eond Election Declared on.

bristoL-The election set to deter
be proposed school bead issue Of
zoe in Bristol. Tenn. has been de-
red of On account OF irregularities
Ehe puhlished notices.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
ne.r ou.ter Araumen, Soon.

gemphis-Argument to the issue Of
right Of Mayor E H. Crump and
Eers. defendants in custer. to have
Dir cases tried by q jury. viii Be
krd by Chancellors HeiskeIl ans
btrees on Oct. Is.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
h.x Hotel Ear Friendship.

-riendship.-B. 2. Sudbury. q well
own business man. has purchased
McCanless hotel lot on Depot street
4 is grading the lot for new two
~ 17-room brick hotel building.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Life Of sio Guns.

Guns with q bore OF II inches or
more can only fire 80 full charges
They are then considered 70 be worn
out, and have to be sent TO the f0un-
dry to have new core inserted.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
The way Of II.

Miss Gladys has q way OF getting
presents Of diamond ringA-
4 suppose that II because her ways
sSs such engaging oneA-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15

Formerly a girl took pride in &C
cumulating linen for her chest"
"Well!"
Now she collects q lot Of graphic
phone records. Cincinnati Times
Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Paws liftIe Joke.

Little Lemuel-Say. paw. what Is
stratagemy
Paw-The diamond. my son. is one
kind of q strata-gem-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
II Is.

Time is money
Yep, bat It's mighty tough II time
Is all you've got to spend"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Oct. -, 1914.

Belgian army left ostend and
joined allies In the field.
Allies reocupIed Ypres and
French gained near the border.
German battalion trapped in ca
nal In Lorraine.
Germans occupied 6ruaes.
Germans reeaptured Lyck but
advance on Warsaw was repulsed
by Russians.
Russians in Gaiieia driven back
Serbians beaten back In Bosnia.
cossacks brought down . zepps
lin near Warsaw.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15

Hanford,s Balsam is good for blood
poisoning. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
win Rebuild Gymnasium.

At a recent meeting OF the central
committee OF the 7. NJ. c. A. General
Secretary s. W. McGill reported that
a settlement Of the recent fire loss had
been effected and that the work OF
drawing up plans for the rebuilding OF
the gymnasium was under way. Ap-
probation was expressed for the offer
Of the Nashville Business Mems Assoc
citation. which generously rendered the
use of the latter's rooms for the head
quarters during the campaign How
ever, as it is planned to serve daily
lunches. 1t was found that the rooms
OF the Business Mems Association were
inadequate for this purpose
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
THIS is THE AGE OF YOUTH.

you will look ten years younger If you
darken your ugly. grizzly. graz hairs by
using La Creole Hair Dressing. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
AVOID a DOCTORS slLL

on the first of the month by taking
now bottle OF Mansfield Cough Bal
sam for that hacking. hollow cough.
Price 25c and 5Oc---Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Primary Boards Named.

The Democratic State primary board
has completed the appointment OF
county primary boards for the s. coun-
ties in the State The members Of
these boards were selected from lists
of representatives of the three sena-
torial candidates-Senator Luke Lea.
Congressman X. d. Mcclellan and Nj.
r. Patterson. By rotating the allot-
ment OF members OF each board, the
three candidates were given an equal
distribution OF the members Each
county board consists of five mem
bers. making in all $50 appointees;
each candidate is represented on the
boards by 100 members Of his selec
tioh.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15

In Spitzbergen the longest day lasts
for three and half months.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Oct. II. is14.

Oct II, 1919.
Heavy fighting near soissnns-
German attacks In craonne re-
gion repulsed.
Allies won In the center.
Montenearins defeated Austri-
ans near kalencvitch.
Russians swept through Suko-
wilma.
Austrians rushed help to Pre-
mysl.
French feet sank two Austrian
torpedo boats.
German aviators killed three In
Paris with bombs.
Japanese aviators dropped
bombs In Tsinstau.
Russian cruiser Pailada torpe-
doed and sunk In Baltic.
Oct. IL. 1914.
Germans occupied Client.
Belgian government moved to
Havre, France.
Battles at Lasigny and Lens.
Cavalry fighting near Lille.
Russians abandoned siege of
Przemysi and retreated from Ga
lieia.
Six more bombs dropped on
Paris.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Contest Treanors Election.

James B. Armstrong, candidate for
citt commissioner of finance. light and
market house. in the last city election
has flied a petition in the second cir
cult court against Paul W. Treanor.
who was declared TO be the winner by
70 votes. and r. B. c. Howell. William
CaE and J. H. Turner. members OF the
board Of election commissioners. Arm
strong contests the election commits
sioters' declaration Of Treanor as the
elected city official
Attorneys for Armstrong declare in
the complaint that they can prove that
their client was lawfully and regularly
elected on Sept. .. and was duly quail
ifidi. The county election commits
sio3 recently declared Treanor elected
by y majority OF 20 votes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Oct. is, 1914.

Germans took ostend and 6ian-
kenberghe on the North sea, and
Thieit, paume and Esschen.
Allies retook Estaire.
French recaptursd Aitkireh and
MueIhausen.
German convoy taken by the
French.
Colonel 6rits' force In South A.
RIGA captured 90 rebel Beers:
General Botha took the field.
British cruiser Yarmouth sunk
German liner harkomannia.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
ls.too PoII peIinquents.

The official force in the office Of
County Trustee Felix 2. Wilson is
basiIy engaged in sending out notices
I'd delinquent poll tax payers for 1914.
The enormity OF the task can be ap-
pleciated when 1t Is considered that
out Of a total of 1900 names on the
hooks as liable TO the poll tax. only
1900 have paid II Is the remaining
1900 to whom notices are being sent
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15
Oct. fs. 1914.

Germans occupied zsebrusGe.
First battle Of ypres began.
Reinforced allied north wing
swung In on Lille and retook Ar
mentieres-
Attempt Of Germans to reach
Dunkirk checked.
Germans at St kihiel forced
back toward Aisatian border.
Germsn-Austrian forces assumed
the offensive between the vistuIa
and GaIleia.
serbs and Montene9rins defeat.
ed Austrians At GIasinatx.
British cruiser Hawke sunk by
German submarine.
British and Japanese wzrships
bombarded Tsingts0 fort
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-15

W. N. o. MEMPHIS. NO. 42-fsis-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-03

He will strive for victory because
he wants to own little ranch home
where he will be papa" to his four
small children and not the idol of
pugilistic followers.
At her bungalow home here, sur
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-03

Los Angeles, cal.-When Jess Will
lard, giant white boxer, battles for
the heavyweight crown, the title Of
worlds champion" and the plaudits
of the sporting world will be but sec
ondary considerations. -
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-26

Conflicting planetary influences may
be exceedingly disturbed today, ac-
cording to astrology. Saturn, Mars,
Neptune, and the Sun all are adverse
at various times while Venus, Jupiter,
and Mercury are IN benefic aspect.
Owing to the sway of the stars men,
tai conditions may be difficult to con-
troll and dependency and depression
may interfere with the best results of
business and professional activity.
The seers point out the need of re-
membering that man may control his
destiny by complying to the higher
laws of life. and optimistic states of
mind should be Systematically culti-
waited, they declare.
Upheavals in many lines of industry
are prognosticated. There is a sign
read as presaging complications in
the coal mining regions and possible
trouble among workers.
Copper is subject to conditions that
are most promising, and Western
states will benefit greatly.
Mars presages dangers that are be-
lieved to come through Canada to the
United States.
Disappointment for those who seel
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-26
patronage from political sources is

patronage from political sources is
prognosticated.
Women are under a favorable rule
today. The stars presage good luck
for their domestic activities and for
public enterprise.
Increase in the birthrate is indi-
Gated. Boys will outnumber girls.
October will be a time Of grave
anxiety to Sweden, Russia and Wal
lachia.
Mexico and Cuba will suffer from
earthquakes in the fall and October
may bring loss Of life and property.
There is prophesy that a distin-
guished foreign visitor may embar-
rass the United States government.
The King of Italy is warned that he
will meet serious reverses within two
months.
Persons whose birthdate it is NAV
have business anxieties in the coming
year. Those who are employed should
be diligent.
Children born on this day may be
sensitive and quick-tempered. These
subjects of Leo are often endowed
with more artistic talent than bust
ness acumen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-26
WILL OVERCOME SHORTAGE
Z PREVAILING IN COMBED WOOL

London, July 25.-The board of
trade, in order to overcome the short
age in combed VOL, has authorized the
export of wool tops and yarns by
members of the Textile Alliance in
the United States to England. 1t is
expected that wool, which has been
brought to England from Australia,
but which is uncombed because of
the lack of labor here, will be bought
by United States buyers at the sales
which are now proceeding in London
and be shipped to the United States,
to be returned to England in the form
of tops and yarns to be made up here
into wooden cloth.
A number of technical conditions
are made for the consignment of the
tops and yarns, one of which is that
they be consigned to one of five
firms, namely: Edwin H. Freshfeld,
Barring Bros. & Co., Ltd, Brown,
Shipley & Co., Higginson & Co., or
Morgan Grenfell & Co., all ''for &C
count Freshfields, London"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-26
CHANGE THE VIBRATION
It Makes for Health.

A man tried leaving off meat, pota-
toes, coffee, etc, and adopted break
fast of fruit, Grape-Nuts with cream,
some crisp toast and cup ofNPostum.
His health began to improve at once
for the reason that a meat eater will
reach a place once in while where
his system seems to become clogged
and the machinery doesn't work
smoothly.
A change of this kind puts aside
food that is slow to digest and takes
up food and drink of the highest value
already partly digested and capable
Of being quickly changed into good
rich blood and strong tissue.
A most valuable feature of Grape
Nuts is the natural mineral elements
phosphate of potash, etc., grown in
the grains from which it is made
These elements are absolutely neces-
sary for the well-balanced rebuilding
Of body, brain and nerves.
A few days use of Grapefruit will
show one way to physical and men
tai strength well worth the trial.
Look in pkgs. for the little book
efhe RoaG to MELVILLE" There's q
Reason."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-26
Fiery Cross
Famous Graft
Of Olden Days
81 AssoCIATEp PRES.


Christiania, July 25.-The Norwe-
gian bark Fiery Cross, recently sunk
by a German submarine off the Scilly
Islands, was the most renowned of
the China clippers that figured in the
great tea races of fifty years ago.
She was built in 1860 to replace an
older Fiery Cross which had been
wrecked the previous year, and was
commanded on her maiden voyage by
Captain Dallas, the greatest of the
clipper captains. Under him and his
successor, Captain Richard Robinson,
she proved well-nigh invincible, re-
ceiving the premium for being the
first vessel in the English docks on
four different years, and being with
in "a hours of winning the race on
two other occasions. She remained
in the front of big racing boats for
more years than any other vessel in
marine history, and outlived all her
contemporaries of the famous skip
per fleet.
In the greatest tea race of all his
tory, that of 1866, the Fiery Cross
held the lead until the last few days
when she was obliged to anchor in
the downs and ride out sudden gale
The Ariel, coming through on a less
stormy course, beat way through
the gale and locked a few hours
ahead of her rival.
In 1871 the Fiery Cross deserted
the tea trade for that Of New York
and was afterwards sold to a Norwe,
gian syndicate.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-26
PECIAL TAKES
TROOPS ACROSS
The CON T|NENT
COMPANY OF COAST ARTILLERY
PASSES THROUGH PENSACOLA
BOUND FOR SAN FRANCISCO
AND THEN TO PHILIPPINES.

A trip across the continent is that
being made by the One Hundred and
Eleventh Company of coast artillery,
which has been stationed at Fort
Dade, Fla, for the past several
months. The company, aboard spe-
cial train passed through Pensacola
yesterday morning. This special will
carry the troops to San Francisco,
where they will embark aboard a
transport and go to the Philippines
for service.
Commanding the company is Capt.
Leroy Bartlett, late of Galveston,
Texas, who assumes command vice
Captain Rorebach, transferred to the
command of the Key West post.
The train, which will operate as a
special across the continent, is sched-
uled to arrive in San Francisco next
Wednesday afternoon. The transport
which will take the 111th to the
Philippines, will sail from San Fras-
cisco August 5. and will place them
in Manila about the 1st of September
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-26
Little Towns in
Forefront Of the
European Fight
BY AssoCIATED PRESS.


Furnes, Belgium, July 25.-The lit
tie French towns that loafed for cen
turtles on the banks of the User be-
fore being reawakened to give their
names to the history of some of the
most dramatic episodes of the war
Newport, Dixmude, Ypres-counted
little commercially, and only Ypres
figured much in history. Wars had
reduced the former proud capital of
Flanders to droning town of less
than 10000 inhabitants, of whom vir-
tually only the Valenciennes lace
makers worked. The men were called
"tournstols," which may be translated
either as "sunfowers" or "shade-
seekers" they earned that name by
shifting their lounging places on the
Grande Place so as to keep in the
sun when the weather was cold, and
to keep out of it when it was hot.
The remaining Importance of the
place was, as that of Dixmude, Nieu-
port and Fumes, chiefly its treasures
of art. Those of Ypres were mostly
gathered in the Merghhelynck Mu-
scum, and have been practically all
saved, including pictures by Snyders
Van COST and Van Thulden, with rare
specimens of wood carving, Spanish
leather, jewels and manuscripts
While the Germans were approaching
the line of the User, Monsieur Henri
Domartin, state librarian at Brussels
transferred the museum intact tC
Dunkirk, and from there to Havre
The most precious work of art in the
entire region, "the Alteration of the
Wise Men of the East by Jordaens
valued at four million francs, was lost
at Dixmude. 1t had been removed
from the bombarded church to a the
atre for safety; the theatre was cavec
in by shell and the picture destroyed
A number of other work of art, in
GLIDING rare specimens of CordovaI
relics of the Spanish occupation o.
Flanders, were saved here by Mon
sieur Dommartin and Monsieur Eu
gene de Groot, deputy for Furnes anC
Dixmude.