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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-02
PERSONALS

John Wars returned from Memphis
Tuesday.
Mrs. A. C. Wilson and children of
Gnvs were visiting friends in Selmer
this week.
Fuller Kirkpatrick was down from
Finger Monday looking as hearty and
jovial as ever.
] W Rohinsen af R..mae-. gs ss here
Monday and reports he has the best
corn and cotton prospects he ever had.
You don't take chance when you
by a Keen Kutter safety razor. We
st,ni behind every one.
Selmer Hardware Co.
Mrs. Lula Scott and children left
Wednesday, night for her home in
dickson, after visit Of several days
with her mother, Mrs. Scott.
Rev. j. W. Cornall preached last
Sunday a strong sermon on the High
cost of low living, taking his text
from the prodigal son narrative.
Why buy groceries, feedstuff and
and -four elsewhere when you can get
better values from Warren & Co.
Both phones A. We deliver anything
anywhere.
Earl Gooch, ]. E. Powers and Finley
Ammons returned Wednesday morn
ing from Memphis with two new
Fords. One each for Powers and
Ammons. We will now have the Jit-
ney service, as they are both for the
public service.
We have all kinds of cold drinks,
cheese, breakfast bacon, ETC., on ice.
Order what you want. Warren 4 Co.
Tel. Al. Free delivery.
Mr.. G. R. Watkins, engineer for the
State Geological Survey, left Thurs
day for Nashville. He has visited
every house in the county, and the
map will show every road, school
house. church and residence in the
county. Mr.. Watkins has spent three
months at the work. The maps will
be out in about thirty days. They
will be a source Of much needed infor.
nation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-02
Sslmsr, Tenn. June 20, 1915.

Sslmer, Tenn, June 20, 1915.
Leaving Memphis on the early train
and the day being an ideal one by the
cool refreshing breeze, the ride was a
very pleasant one, for June had put
her glorious touch on woods and field,
and above all was canopy Of smiling
soft blue sky, melting into pillows of
snowy white.
The last time | passed ever this
road winter had laid her desolate hand,
the birds we're gone, the breeze had a
pathetic under tone, the trees bare of
leaf, and the ground hidden by its
covering Of withered leaves. | thought
of the contrast now, when nature
under different touch, had bloomed
and blossomed into smiling and joy
Gus scene, a scene to please the eye
and gladden. the heart. ! noticed es-
pecially several groves of trees whose
shadowy depths looked cool and invit-
ing, and restful after the noise of the
city streets. The birds, who seemed
to be the sole occupants, revelled in
their utter freedom, chirped their
CHEEKY tunes, calling to each other to
share in the joys of their happy little
world. The crops, especially corn,
all looked well. it seemed to me the
best | ever saw through that country,
which is none of the richest, and the
gardens were fine, promising an album
dant supply of good things to eat
through the summer.
When we reached Pocahontas the
same ancient cedars were there stand
ing guard in their never failing uni
forms of green, to welcome the train,
which they have done so faithfully all
these years.
Leaving Corinth on 1886 train i
still enjoyed the influence Of the lovely
June day, the trees, especially the
pretty graceful willows bent with
protecting care over the little streams,
hiding the places where the fish play
hide and seek, gurgling with delight
when they slip from the ever dread
ed hook.
attended Children's Day on Sum-
day at the Presbyterian church and
was most pleasantly entertained, the
children all doing themselves credit,
as we'll as the ones who trained them
The church was prettily decorated
with flowers, the odor from bunch
OF cape jessamines making the air de-
lightful, and bringing up many pleas
ant memories of the past to me. Bro.
Ralston made a sensible talk on the
power of habit, which governs our
lives daily and hourly. | smiled with
delight over the little motion song
by four little tots, their little voices
sounding like whisperings from an
unseen world peopled either by ang-
els or fairies.
Very truly,
Mrs. M. L. Stainback.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-02

An investment in knowledge always
pays the best interest Franklin.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-02
From Ramsr.

Ramar has not been represented In
the Independent for some time, so
thought would send a small letter.
The crops are very good and farm
ers ale very nearly up with their
work.
Everybody appreciated the rain
that came Monday afternoon.
DR.. M. c. Key has almost got his
fine house completed. He has been
at work on it for some time.
Mrs. Laura Shea and members Of
the Sunday school gave short enter
tainment last Sunday night. There
was large crowd present. The band
played the opening and closing pieces,
Everybody invited to come to the
big picnic at Rarner July l4th. There
will be speaking both morning and
evening by W. 0, W. speakers and
other prominent men. There will be
a ball game between two good teams,
music by the Ramer Concert Band
(boys) and Hollis Queen Crescent
Band girls. Come and enjoy the
biggest day ever had in Ramer. The
/, picture man will be on the grounds
with some funny jokes to tell. Come
and bring well filled baskets.
The band will be at Bethel Springs
July Sd, with brand new uniforms OH
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-02

Ordinary ailments and injuries are
not Of themselves serious. but infec-
tion or low vitality may make them
dangerous. Don't neglect cut, sore,
bruise or hurt because it's small.
Blood Poison has resulted from a pin
prick or scratch. For all such all
ments Bucklen's Arnica Salve is ex-
cellent. 1t protects and heals the
hurt; is antiseptic, kills infection and
prevents dangerous complications.
Good for all Skin Blemishes, Pimples,
Salt Rheum, Eczema. Get an original
Bounce 25c. box from your Druggirt
.-~ssNsaeEnAasa HxGnaw sAA>.~a..A. al,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-02

Anderson Moore was visitor in
town Thursday.
The best Ice Cream Freezer on earth
a. our store. Selmer Hardware Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roper Of Jackson are
spending the week with the family of
]. E. Powers.
S. NJ. Smith from near Cypress
called Thursday and renewed. He
says they had a slight rain Wednes-
day night.
Miss Irene Steadman, who has been
attending the D. and D. school at
Knoxville, has been welcomed home
for the summer vacation.
E. C. Houchings of Ferris, ILL.,, left
Wednesday after looking over the
lands for sale by the Land Co. He
is negotiating for 200 acre farm
which will likely be closed soon. Other
friends will probably buy also.
We have just received half a car
Of Bananas and are going to sell them
Immediately. Come in quick if you
want some nice fruit. Warren & Co..
Geo. R. Houston was here Monday
making final figures on the sale Of his
residence to G. L. Haynes. George
says he is taking the front row and
has fine corn crop as we'll as lots of
peas and hay. He has but little
cotton on his entire farm.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-02

Hard work, over-exertion. mean
stiff, sore muscles. Sloan's Liniment
lightly applied, a little quiet. and
your soreness disappears like magic.
Nothing ever helped like your Sloan's
Liniment. | can never thank you
enough" writes one grateful user.
Stops suffering. aches and pains. An
excellent counter-irritant, better and
cleaner than mustard. All Druggists.
Csc. Get a bottle to-day. Penetrates
without rubbing. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-02

Where it is known and tried physi-
clans prescribe Stramoline for all
kinds Of lung diseases. It is the d.
rect product Of the tuberculosis Hos
pital Of Memphis years ago. 1t is
sold on a positive guarantee to give
satisfaction and the patient is the
sole judge. Send for booklet Of tes-
timonials. Large size booklet sent
by Parcels Post for one dollar. Moore
Riggs Chemical Company, 948 Linden
ave., Memphis. Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-02
S A N D BOX

Elk. Pres. Huerta is now on
front page. He has been arrested
on Texas border on a charge of
conspiring against a friendly gov
eminent. Good Joke Friendship.
1--WE have read the Nashville
rascality as shown by bill and ans
wer and have to say it shows a
condition of things that might be
expected when rotten politicians
hold Offices. The Commercial
Appeals Monday report on cotton
shows it generally is doing fairly
we'll. From present indications
babies will be men when the war
ends. ........ The days are hot and
the nights cool, or rather cold.....
Big meetings will be on in full
blast by the middle of July.........
Russia is not the only govern
ment that found her armies went
backwards easier than forwards.
:. ...........T That patiant waiting is
rather monotonous, but it is the
best we could do. Tomatoes
are now on the home market.
Louis Adams had the first of the
season in his garden last week. =,
..........We will get on first page
when we get a few more auto.
mobiles. Next Saturday is the
w. o. w. day at Bethel Springs.
Arrange 10 gU......... W. u. sweat
has his annual bargecue and pic
mic on Friday, July 9th, at the
McCullar springs just south Of
Selmer.. I'D. R. Hurst was
caller Monday and impaired to
us a small portion of his wisdom.
....... The papers were withdrawn
Monday against the preacher
who was arrested last week south
of here. 1t was a regular fiasco
and some of the parties who tried
to mob him should be prosecuted.
......Alexander Bros. are putting
on a new tinge to ]. r. Richard
sons residence ...........The west
where the wheat crop grows rains
have done much damage. We
could use some of the surplus wet
in these parts. .....Selmer is the
best regulated = high - moral =
church-going people in the State.
The unprecedented rains in
the west, north and south are
doing more damage than the
drouth is for US. It will come
here all in a bunch. The Presi-
dent is taking a ten days rest in
the mountains playing with those
two little grand-kids... .....Clem
Lea's meadow near the north
bridge shows that herds grass,
timothy and red clover are the
things for hay. Only one theme
inINashville and that a big one.
A recall of all the city officers ID
now on foot. 80. This issue we &c
Into our fourteenth year. Good
time to quit borrowing and sub.
scribe for the paper.........All the
congressman are swapping st
Luke but he goes on saving his
little pile. ....... Blackberries and
plums come next to watermelons
when a lazy negro wants a soft
snap. Land buyers are here
every week, but closing up deals
are a little slow. But it takes
time and patience to put many
things through in this life. .........
Why not Huerta 60 on into Mex
leo. He could not make things
worse and might get himself
killed of......The war news reads
about the same, only the Ger.
mans seem to be making some
p,cgre ,s against the Russians.
Bryan Is enjoying good health,
notwithstanding he he has been
politically dead ten days...........
Thaw. according to prominent
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-04

H0E uOIuST W lie anu u0lLuS1 hco
Dick, know they are both worrying
about getting her settled after Moll1e
is married.
Dick does not dare breach the sub
ject to me for fear l will absolutely
refuse to have his mother with me
which l will.
Perhaps that is sign that do not
love Dick enough, but l simply can
not be made utterly miserable by haV-
ing someone always with me who
gets on my nerves as does Mother
WaVerly.
Mollie, dear girl, will help out in
any way she possibly can, but how
to reconcile her mother to the best
plan in the problem.
Mother Waverley's first inclination
is to say mo" always, no matter what
you suggest
1t is a sad commentary, little book,
on the desires and hopes of femm-
Unity when an old woman must make
herself undesirable and hopeless.
So many people pity an old man
when the wife, who has lived with
him so many years, dies. They say
isn't it too bad that he is left; he was
so dependent upon his wife; he will be
so lonely and yet have never seen
an old man who has seemed so miser-
able and who made those about him
so unhappy as have many of the old
women l have known.
An old woman does not seem to
have anywhere to turn for comfort.
She does not even have the solace of
tobacco, she does not enjoy the news
papers and can seldom find any inter-
est in reading. If she is not greatly
engrossed in her church she usually
turns to solitaire.
Of course, l am talking of the old
women like Mother Waverley. Dear,
dear, aunt Mary was never like that.
She enjoyed life and we enjoyed her
up to the very end. Mrs. Selwin also
= - h.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-04

But both these women think, and
thinking, they do not make the whole
world and all the inhabitants thereof
revolve around their little centered
selves.
Mother Waverly is always unhap-
Ply, because she is always asking for
love which, no matter how much her
son and daughter try to deceive her
into thinking they give her, she
knows she does not get.
She thinks they ought to love her
because she is their mother, and she
will understand that we cannot love
people for the good they have done,
we may respect and remember kind
nesses, but love-real love-must
have something to feed upon, and a
very gluttonous individual is that lit
tie God
wonder if husband ever thinks
of this?
You see, little book, that wherever
l start l always get back to husbands,
and by husbands, of course, l mean
Dick.
expect Dick is the average sort of
man who, having married, goes
about his other business or amuse-
ment with the idea back in his brain
that his wife at home will always love
him for the way he made love in the
long ago.
am quite sure that if Dick thinks
about it all, and it should dawn on
him that 1 am the least unhappy he
puts it down either to my health, my
nerves or to the general foolishness
of women.
Sometimes l think, little book, that
I will take you and give you into his
hands and for once let one husband
see just what one wife thinks-and
then begin to tremble, for if 1 should
do this and he was bored by the read
ing-if he did not understand that it
was real-I think my heart would
break.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-09

a separate train matching the underdress Is OF
Persian blue chiffon.
This dress is made entirely for movement. as
the draperies show every line Of the body In which.
ever position the wearer may be. The outstanding
feather of blue shaded to springing from the
band Of violet Is essentially for the stage and gold
slippers with green heels complete the costume.
little dancing frock Of pale gray satin is short
and rather Victorian in shape. with full skirt and
little balances Of silver lace caught at different
points with small bouquets of silver flowers and
green leaves. girdle Of green and white check
encircles the waist, while the hat ia composed OF
silver net on green silk wires. with two enormous
golden pheasant feathers perched ON the crown.
My model making in America necessitated me
opening separate studio from my exclusive Fifty
seventh street house. and such a full success has
1t been that 1t 1s now necessary for me to retain
this as theatrical we'll as q model making de.
partment Here. down on Fifth avenue. I spend
many delightful hours in decorating your most
beautiful American actresses 1t is work loyo
just as much as do dressing those who are not
on the stage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-09

here. each in itself extraordinary Two only ap-
pear on the stage or restaurant while the last re-
minds one Of weathercock more than anything
else. II is formed OF peacock wing feathers that
are stripped almost to the end and Joined in the
middle by couple OF loops formed from the
strippngs.
This was 80 amusing to me when I bought 1t
that placed 1t straight upon the black shape ex
actly as one sees the weathercock on the top of a
tower and anything more attractive than the dimes
1t makes when the wearer turns her head cannot
be thought OF. Her dress is OF black woolback
satin. made with an apron with bib straps. Over
and under dress Of black and white striped taffeta
with muslin collar In front. The high black satin
"choker' Is tied with knot, the ends OF which fall
down the back. The coat. carried on the arm is
lined with the same material tho underdress.
with couple OF lines Of bright green to give
1t touch OF color.
real theatre gown IS composed Of white satin
and draped through belt Of gold tissue and EN-.
erald green. The large scarf of green net is en-
brofdered all over in lace design in bright gold.
The train is Of white satin lined with green while
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-09
BY Lady Duff Gordon

Just little talk upon feathers, especially the
new feathers and the feathers as they ought
u to be used OF the stage and on.
Ever since first seriously started in business,
come eighteen years ago, In London It has been
my privilege to dress practically all Of George Ed
wardss gorgeous productions, and he has had such
faith in me that have sometimes been consulted
as to lighting and and the making UP OF the
girls faces as we'll their hairdressing. There
are two entirely different kinds of stage dressing,
both In their way equally attractive to artist,
though think myself prefer musical comedy
with peculiar and eccentric effects more than the
drama. in which so many characters are tied down
to more sober and everyday type Of people,
In musical comedy can make the most won.
derful general scheme of color in which the Il" is
Just dotted by the principle appearing in the finish.
Ing touch to the color scheme which may be in
turn either demure eccentric as the play calls
for. l shall never forget the pleasure that my.
self got on the first appearance OF Miss Lily Elsie
scheme was completed by the cloak and astonish.
Ing hat she wore-one of the first of its type since
made popular in this country by Gaby Deslys-it
having an enormous fan.shape aigrette Of sapphire
blue.
Feathers have always played most important
part in fashions on the stage-possibly because
they naturally have the most beautiful lines and
ara splendid mediums for introducing height as
well as color. And 1t Is really extraordinary to see
the number OF things that now replace the almost
forgotten paradise and aigrette. have three hats
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-09
Lady Dut4-Gordon Describes Their Use On and
Off Stage, and Gues an Experts Aduice Upon
I Tie Proper Dressing of Actresses

T ADY DUFF-GORDON. the ia
NOUS "Lucile" Of London. and
foremost creator of fashions in the
world, writes each week the fashion ar.
tiele Tor this newspaper. presenting all that
is iewes. and bes. in styles for well-dresed
women.
Lady Du6-Gordon's Paris establish
ment brings her into close touch with that
centre Of fashion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-09

Just little talk upon feathers, especially the
4 new feathers and the feathers as they ought
u to be used of the stage and on.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-24
HOME FROM NEW YORK.
From His 18th Purchasing
Trip.

Ben Bears big double clothing
store is receiving new springs goods
every day. Mr.. Bear arrived home
Thursday from his 18th PURCHASING
trip to New York City, where he su-
perintended the making up of a
handsome new spring stock of cloth
ing.
Considering the general talk of
depression all over the country, Mr..
Bear states that he came to the con-
clusion after talking to large num-
Der of people there, that business
will go on the same as usual. A
great deal of the stuff that is made
in this country is being made up and
exported to Europe. Wooden goods
will be higher. In cotton goods
though, great many items along
that line will be cheaper.
In talking with some of the New
Workers Mr.. Bear stated that they
have high opinion of Iowa this
year. With the bountiful crops Iowa
had last year places her in the front
rank of all the states, and is enjoy
ing better business than any of them.
AS a result the New York wholesal-
ers are reaping big business from
Iowa merchants this year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-24
City Election Next Month.

Notice of the coming city election
for. Decorah will be found in another
column. The candidates for the vari-
Gus offices have not been .blossoming
out very fast as yet Mayor Baker
the present incumbent, has announc-
ed himself as a candidate, but no
others have yet announced them
selves. A great many friends of DR..
F. Nv. Conover have pressed him to
enter the race. He has many friends
who would support him, but he has
not announced himself. The names
OF Atty. Frank Sayre, DR.. Swezey and
DR.. H. H. Thomas have also been
mentioned by their friends.
The present City Council is made
up of the following: Peter Jensen
and c. e. Mckinney, Alderman at
large. John O'Neil, first ward; B.
j. Mckay, I'd ward; Richard Buck
nell. Sd ward; l.. L. Caldwell, 4til
ward and w. T. Symonds, 5th ward
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-24
More Spring Moving.

James Reardon who recently sold
his residence in Curtin's Addition TO
James NARROW, will move this week
into the Mat Courtney residence, a
couple of blocks west of his present
home.
DR.. J. j. DAILY and wife will move
from Curtin's Addition into the resi-
dence on Broadway, recently vacated
by Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Shea.
Geo. Thune and family who have
been occupying the Rollins house in
South DEBORAH, will move over TO
the West Side and occupy the Phil
Halse home, the former Burdick
residence. Mr.. and Mrs. Halse are
going back to their farm. The Roll
Inns house will be occupied by Chris
Enger and family.
We understand also that d. Will
son and family will move back to
their farm this spring from their
home on the West Side.
John Mcconnell and wife, of Bluff
ton will move to DEBORAH this spring
and just now are trying to locate a
residence.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-02-24
GREAT ATTRACTION AT LYRIC.
Mrs. Leslie Carter in "DuBarry'
Coming Next Saturday.

The patrons of the Lyric theatre
will be treated to a great production
next Saturday, matinee and eve
ming. 1t is one of the prominent and
leading photo play attractions being
shown today, and should attract an
immense crowd. Mrs. Leslie Carter
is one of the worlds great actresses,
and it will be rare treat to see her
in pictures here next Saturday night.
The following is from the Waterloo
Courier:
Mrs. Leslie Carter, who plays the
lead in George Kleine's beautiful six
part film "DuBarry'' at the Palace
theatre next Monday and Tuesday,
wears number of expensive gowns
that are sure to attract comment by
the feminine portion of the audience.
The total value of three of these
dresses exceeds $4,000, and as they
were all purchased in Europe, where,
we are told, laces and brocades grow
in their wild native state,
it is difficult to say what would be
SOot III 4NCW III n SlIys
The gown worn by Mrs. Carter in
the scene where she is introduced at
court, is jewel brocaded creation
trimmed with fourteen ornaments.
This gown was designed at the fash
ionable Worth establishment in Paris
and cost $500 francs, or $1,000 in
American money. This is by far the
most elaborate costume ever seen in
a motion picture, vet to masculine
eyes it's intrinsic value remains a
shrouded, inpenetrable mystery.
The entire production is charac-
terized, by a lavish expenditure of
money and close attention to de-
tail which makes it an extraordinary
example of the modern tendency
toward the beautiful and represen-
tative in pictures"