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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
From the Memories Of a Critic.

Good morning, Mr.. Scribblepen,"
said |, as entered the sanctum sane
forum of the famous author OF Moth
ing Worth While" would you mind
telling the American people through
my paper, the Daily Blister, how you
account for the rather Notifying con-
dition into which the literature Of the
day seems to have fallen?"
why, it Is perfectly simple, my
dear fellow" replied Mr.. Scribblepen
affably, correcting the proofs of his
new novel, "The Worst Yet" with his
feet. Literature has been dead for
so long a time that modification has
set in as natural sequence to Its de-
cease. John Kendrick Bangs
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
LAUNCH ATTACK ON
OFFICIALS POWER.
ATTORNEY IN NASHVILLE paoaE
WOULD PREVENT ELECTION
OF SUCCESSORS.
REVIVE PATTERSON SCANDAL
Detective 10 Asked If He Was Not
Ordered by Mayor Howse to Get
"Frame-up" on Ex-Governor
M. r. Patterson.


-NaSnVlll6.
Declaring that the city commission
Is prostituting its power in electing
successors to those of the body who
have resigned, an amendment was
filed by attorneys in the city receiv-
ership case July %, restraining the
commission in the event any one of
the members or the mayor should re-
sign, from electing or attempting to
elect successor to fill the place for
the commissioner or mayor so re-
signed until the issues of the present
controversy have been determined.
Chancellor Allison ordered that the
amendment was well taken and al.
lowed 1t to be filed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Not Posted.

you studied astronomy at college.
did you not, Mr.. Saphead?" asked the
sweet young thing.
"Oh. yes indeed. and very fascinat-
ing study 1t is."
Wont you please tell me the name
of that bright star over there just
above the spire Of the Presbyterian
church,"
Let me see," said Saphead. That's
er-er-wait a minute now, I-er--it
must be--the fact is, Miss Peachy,
I'm afraid I'm not up on this years
schedule"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Mothers Little Joke.

The young people in their summer
fannels and white shoes were out on
the tennis court, and the head Of the
house was in the library trying to
read, but the noise was very annoy.
ing.
What's the matter out there?" he
asked his wife.
Nothing much" she replied. "It's
only tennis racket"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
WORTH WHILE.

Under the operation of the present
prohibition law wonders have been
worked in North Carolina. The i'm.
provement can be seen in every city
and hamlet, and many men who voted
against the present law have since its
operation become convinced that It
has been more than worth while" says
the Charlotte Times in speaking Of
the result Of prohibition In North Car.
DINA.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Family Headaear.

Where's my last years Panama."
asked the man of the house.
"Why, didn't think you'd want it,
so l made it over for Jennie apollo
gized his wife.
you did, Ell? Well, what's the mat
ter with making over Jennie's last
years leghorn for met?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Fund For Coed Roads.

Milan.-At an extra called session of
the Gibson county quarterly court an
appropriation of $4,000 was made by
the court for the purpose of aiding in
building a highway or belt line around
the county of Gibson, the right-of-way
to be 40 feet wide and the roadbed "a
feet wide. The appropriation was
passed by vote OF two to one. The
farmers and land owners living on this
route will assist in the work by donat-
ing money and work and by furnishing
teams, wagons and tools.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
School Fund Is Apportioned.

John B. Thomson, comptroller of
the state of Tennessee, has announced
the apportionment of the general edu-
cation fund for 1915 for the education
of 7S1,3S5 pupils. Under the statutes
of Tennessee, acts of 1909, 80 1-3 per
cent of the gross revenues are appro-
priated to the general education fund,
less legal credits. The gross revenue
of the state for Jan. l, 1915, were 49,
655,119.49, against which are charged
legal credits aggregating $1,000, 163.OS,
leaving the net gross $2,604 ,95641. The
school fund is entitled to one-third of
this sum, which amounts to $685.
1850, the general fund of 1915.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Paving Company Sues.

Claiming that the city of Nashville
has refused to make payment for $685.
6S9.S5 to the Southern Bitulithic Com.
pany for paving done in this city, the
paving company on July II brought
suit in the United States district court
here for that amount.
The suit is supposed to be the out
growth of the recent injunction of
Chancellor Allison forbidding the city
officials from paying out any money
for public improvement contracts until
after the hearing OF evidence
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
QUESTION FIRST.

If the alcohol question were solved
there would still remain other social
questions to be solved, but 1t is also
true that as things stand today no
other question of social welfare can
be taken up with any prospect of Sc
curing efficient results until the alco-
hol question is solved. Judge Her
man Popert, Hamburg, Germany.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Yeaas Blow postofflce safe.

Memphis Yeggs blew open and
robbed the safe in the Collierville post
office on the night Of July 81, making
a safe escape after obtaining $50 in
cash, 5000 two-cent and 5000 one-cent
stamps. Nitroglycerin was used, and
the force of the explosion partially
wrecked the building. The robbers,
four in number, fled on freight train
while posse of citizens and officials
was being organized.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Brother s&oots Brother.

Gallatin.-Mark Kizer was shot and
seriously wounded July 81 by his broth
er, A. B. Kizer. Both men are promi,
nent farmers of Shackle Island. The
difficulty between the brothers is said
to have grown out of dispute over a
road on their mothers farm which re-
suited in law suit. Sheriff ]. w.
Boles went to the scene and took A. B.
Kizer into custody. He gave bond and
was released.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
WIlkerson Resigns.

Following recent evidence in chan.
Gerry court that he had used city en-
ployes and city mules to work his farm,
City Commissioner ]. M. Wilkerson,
head of the department of streets, sew
ers and sidewalks, resigned his posi-
tion on July Fl. His resignation was
accepted and George w. Stainback, for.
merly member of the old board Of
public works, was elected to succeed
him.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Wouldn't Wear a "Mol.eul.. ~

What are you studying now?"
asked Mrs. Johnson.
I'VE have taken up the subject of
molecules" answered her son.
II hope you will be very attentive
and practice constantly" said the
mother. Il tried to get your father
to wear one. but he could not keep 1t
In his eye"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Which Way lie Il GOING?

Little Dorothy had been looking at
her uncle's bald head intently for sew
eral minutes. She was evidently in
such serious study about something
that her aunt asked what was the mat
ter.
"Thay, it'll uncles hair comm In or
goin' out?" was the reply.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
RoosEvELT's OPINION.

Colonel Roosevelt says: There is
nothing more absurd than the belief
that the closing of the saloon will
cause workingmen to lose their jobs.
There are few things more important
to our social advancement than the
loosening of the grip of the liquor in.
terests upon the labor movement. The
saloon always represents economic
loss"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
INCREASED BANK DEPOSITS.

Deposits In Kansas state and ma
tional banks exceed the record of
year ago by s13,O0o.OoO, according to
statement compiled May Is by the
state bank commissioner. The state
ment also shows that there are $1,000
600 more on deposit than ever before
In the history of the state.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
A Great Musician.

Two Lancashire boys were expati-
attngg on the relative merits Of their
fathers as musicians.
my father is the greatest musician
in the town." said one.
"Oh!" the other said. when my
father starts his music every man
stops work"
"How's that?" said the other. What
does he do?"
He blows the whistle for meals UP
at the MILL"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Two Struck by Liohtnino.

Waverly.-Dolph Forrest, living in
Big Bottom, was struck by lightning
while hoelng corn in field and was
instantly killed. A. C. Mimms was
working close to him and was shocked
in such manner that he was speech.
less for number of hours.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
IN SUCH PAIN
WOMAN CRIED
Suffered Everything Until Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
Florence, So. Dakota. --"I used to be
very sick every month with bearing

q own pains and
backache, an d b ad
h eada CHI 9 q good
deal of the time and
very little appetite.
The pains were so
bad that l used to
sit right down on the
floor and cry, be-
cause 1t hurt me 80
and I could not do
any work at those
times. An old yyo.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Name state Veterinarian.

DR.. NJ. Jacob OF Knoxville has been
appointed by Commissioner of Agricul-
ture Bryson to succeed DR.. George R,
White as state veterinarian. DR.. White
held the position two terms under Com.
missioner Peck.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
MANY WAR ZONE HOsPITALs

Have ordered Aliens Foot-Ease. the antiseptie
Shaken into the shoes or dissolved in tho foot
bath, Aliens Foot-Ease gives refreshing rest and
comfort and prevents the feet getting tired or
foot sore: Try II TODAY. Don't accept any sub
stitute. Sold Everywhere. 25c For FREE sam
pie, address. Allen S. Oms.ed. Leroy. N Y.-Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
LAsoRERs, WAGES

In wet Missouri common laborers
receive eight dollars per week and
In dry Kansas they get fourteen dol.
lars per week.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Rye Pardons FoIlis.

Gov. Rye has granted pardon to Ell
mer Follis, sent up from Dyer county
In 1914 for violating the age OF con
sent law.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Not MIssinu.

The baby,s got Maria's nose"
mo, 1t hasn't, for she's been polk
ing it into my business"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30

A man will admit that his wife has
her faults. but he won't stand for
criticism Of his bird dog.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30

If perfume gave out the odor of
broiled beefsteak the men would
buy great deal of it.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30

The circus sometimes fails, but the
visiting girl always gives a parade.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
BAR LIQUOR ADS,

One-fourth of all daily newspapers
OF the United States decline liquor
advertisements.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Horny county Man Pardoned.

q
Governor Rye on July 20 pardoned
Weakly Nelson, sent up from Henry
County in 1910 for ten years for muir.
der In the second degree.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
lmportant 10 Mo.hor.

Important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA. safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that il
signature Of AzZzNM
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-26

Estate vi Eliza Curtis. deceased
Tire anaeraig uet having been ag-
pointed executor of the last win and
testament ri Eliza Curtis late of the
county 81 Rock island, state oil ul-
uofs deceased hereby gives notice mas
he viii appear before the Hon. Ben
iamiG Bell. Judge OF tae probate court
of Rock Island county. at taa probate
court room. ID the city OF Rock island.
II the December term on THE first
Monday in December next BIT which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
70 attend for the purpose Of having The
same adjusted
All persons Indebted 10 said estate
are requested 10 make immediate pay
ment TO the undersigned
Dated, goth day Of October, A. d.
1878.
r. 2 WAIT Executor.
schriTer & SchrfYer, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-26

Rock Island Illinois Oct is. 1915.
s1..a- TaEaIIon Notlee.

General 40. 36l
Notice is hereby given re all per
sons Interested THAI the city council
Of The city of Rock Island, and county
Of Rock Island and state of Illinois
having ordered the improvement Of
Elghtb-and-a -a8lf avenue. by excavat-
ing, grading, curb5ug. and paving with
asphalt from The west line Of Twenty
nth street TO the east line Of Twenty
fourth street. the ordinance for the
same being en- file in the Office Of the
elsE clerk
and having applied to the county
court % Rock Island county, Illinois,
Tor the assessment Of the costs OF
sad improvement, according to the
frontage ~ said property along the
me of r1e proposed Improvement and
N assessment therefor having been
made s16 returned 10 the said court.
the final hearing thereon will be held
N The Sun day Of Eoveu Der, A ID.
1913. al g O'Clock q. m, or as soon
thereafter as the business Of the court
will permit
~. persons desiring may file oblec-
a9ns IN said court before said day and
nay appear az the hearing and make
TIER defense.
sad assessment IS payable in nine
annual -nStaIlmeuts. with interest al
ne rate Of 3 per cent per annum from
1ae cate Of the first voucher issued on
account Of work done until paid.
Dated this goth day of October, A.
j 1918
signed JOHN ". SCHNITZER.
Officer Appointed to Make the ASSESS
f1ert
"al7 j. Scott, city attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-26

One cent per for arst insertion under regular cIas
gfHcahons
one and half per word for two Insertions
Two cents per word for three Insertions
Three cents per word for six Insertions
Six cents per word insertions
Monthly rate per word for 26 Insertions No d
less than ST.
Agents statesmen canvassers solicitors ETC. wanted
cent per word each Insertion No ad less than
thanks and special notices 80 cents each nser-
ton.
Classified page closes at II a. IN. each day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-26

3UFORD POST. .2f3. g. a. r. meets
regularly on t1e second and fourth
Saturday evenings of each mouth at
$50 in Memorial nall at the court
house. William Mitchell. command
or. - A. Norris. adiutaat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-26
Warted-MaIe and Female,

Warted-MaIe and Female.
-----~------------s----
WANTED Men OF women. house to
house solicitors. steady good pay;
call 400 Nineteenth street, Mt
Henue
WANTED Ladies and gentlemen tel
spend all or parl of their time rep
resentng us in Rock Island. Moline
and surrounding towns. Good wages
guaranteed CalI 2z61a Seventeenth
street. or phone r. 1 469
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-26

All She news aU the ti-us-Fle
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-26

Fer Sale o. I'cs,5 Farm Land
FOR SALE OR TRADE Best snap in
Illinois. 200 acres near Rock Island.
Fair Improvements, sllg per acre.
VIII carry back $4,000 i'll farm.
what have you got TO oHer2 John
NiIcoin phone l45
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-26
Legal


State Of Illinois Rock Island county
SIS
County court OF Rock island county,
October term A. 3D.. 1915.
Charles se1urr VS.. william Spen-
glar In attachment
Public notice frs hereby given 90 the
said William 5peugler that writ OF
attachment. issued out of the Office Of
the clerk Of the county court Of Rock
Island county dated the 1Ist day of
September a 1918 at the suit of
the said Charles seuurr and against
the estate or The said William Spen-
gler for the sum of six hundred two
10000 dollars. directed 10 the sher-
III OF said Rock Island county which
said writ has been returned executed
Now therefore unless you. the said
William Speugier shall personally be
and appear before the said county
court of Rock Island county on the
FIRST day Of the next term thereof 10
be holden ri tho court house fla the
city of Rock Island. ia said county, on
the first Monday OF October A, ID. 1915,
give special bail aud plead to the said
plaintiffs action, judgment viii be en-
tered against SOU and i'm favor Of the
said Charles Scturr and SO much Of
the property attached as may be stuff
eieat to satisfy The said judgment and
costs. viii be sold 10 satisfy the same.
Dated ibis gath day of September.
A. ID. 1915.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-26

Abstracts Of Title

Rock Lslaa5. Illinois. oct is 1918
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-26

FOR Rent Modern furnz sned rooms,
close in tl40 Second avenue.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-16
Don't Merely 'tStop'' q
 Cough Stop the Thing that Causes It
 and the Cough will
 Stop Itself

A cough is really one of our best friends. It warns us that there is in- fammation or obstruction in a danger ous place. Therefore, when you get g. bad cough don't proceed to dose yourself with 8 lot of drugs that merely "stop" the cough temporarily by deadening the throat nerves. Treat the cause-heal the infamed membranes. Here is home made remedy that gets right at the cause and will make an obstinate cough vanish more quickly than you ever thought pos sible.
 Put 21A ounces of Pinex (5o cents worth in pint bottle and fill the bottle with plain glranulated sugar syrup; This and effective cough remedy you ever used, at cost of only. 54 cents. No bother to prepare. Full directions with Pinex.
 It. heals the infamed membranes so gently and promptly that you wonder how it does it. Also loosens a dry, hoarse or tight cough and stops the formation of phlegm in the throat and bronchial tn bes, thus ending the persistent loose cough.
 Pinex is highly concentrated com pound of Norway pine extract, rich in guaiaco!, and is famous the world over for it's healing effect on the membranes. To avoid disappointment.- ask your dn aecept OF an3fbng ese Of @ pf absolute satisfaction, or money prompt T,, 4H repfa!nded: p! goes with this preparatlon' The Plnex Co.,, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-16
By DOROTHY CLARKE

I had such good time last night! The dance was an absolute success. Lucille's young cousin, who is visiting her for the holidays, cer- tainly made a hit. I wondered just what Lucille would do, knowing she was not keen over playing the chap erone, and-she didn't! She looked as young, if not younger, than her cous- in. Her blonde hair was coiled and puffed at the back of her head; in it was twisted a string of pearls and lit tie wisps and curls hung over her ears, Her gown was a dream of simplicity The tight-fitting bodice of creamy yell low silk ended in squares at the waist line, and a circular fril1 of shell-pink chiffon was similarly cut, and out lined the shoulders; over the left shoulder was tied a ribbon of pink gauge. The skirt of pink chiffon hung, very full, over a wired petticoat, and ended in a deep band of yellow silk, also cut in squares She carried graduated black feather fan, and the effect was most fascinating
New Britain herald., 1915-12-16
HELD UP ALONG FRONTIER.
Delegates to Study Basis of Durable

Delegates to Study Basis of Durable
 Peace on German-Swiss Border.
 Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 16-The members of the executive committee of the international congress to study the basis of a durable peace are still held up along the German-Swiss front, and no word has been received here concerning their whereabouts or the prospect of their arrival here. On this account it may be necessary to postpone the meeting of the executive committee, as he congress itself was postponed.
 Thus far only one member of the committee has arrived from another country. He is Don Vehils of Madrid. The delegation from The Hague has not been heard from since it departed for Berne several days ago.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-16
BULGARS LOST 4,OOO
 IN BATTLE OF CERNA
French Casualties Relatively Slight Many Villages Wiped Out By
 Violent CombatS.

Paris, Dec. 16-Some aspects of bat tie of Cerna, one of the earlier opera tions in Macedonia are recounted in the following official statement: "It is a wild, cold country, and certain of it's villages, which hardly deserve to be called such, have totally disap- peared. Vozarci, for example, today is nothing but a name on the map. These ruins give testimony to the vio- fence of the combats.
 Preliminary operations having been completed the order to attack was given on November 6. A battalion succeeded in attaining the Ratec and installed itself on the hill dominating the river.
 Further north French troops be- gan to ascend Archangel heights, and their continued progress and rapid success greatly disturbed the enemy. The French fought with greatest energy, checking the assaults of the enemy by well-directed fire. The Bulgarians were unable to gain the slightest amount of ground.
 "On November II the upper Cicevo was attained. The enemy retreated in disorder"
 Later attacks by the Bulgarians was unsuccessful, the statement says,
New Britain herald., 1915-12-16
NATIONWIDE FIGHT
 FOR BETTER BABIES
State Board of Health in Report Dis cusses Decreasing of Infant
 Mortality.

Hartford, Dec. 16.-Discussing the nationwide campaign for better babies. decreasing of infant mortality and the national baby week set for March to II, 1916, the monthly bull letin of the state board of health is- sued yesterday says good work done to improve living conditions in any community is for the well-being of all and should be eagerly welcomed. It continues: "In the better babies cam paign is there not something to be said and done more fundamental than for the babies themselves? Should we not start with a campaign for better parents and regulating the pro- duction, so that each child may have what is it's first right, that of being we'll born? So long as the degener- ates, feeble minded, epileptics and in ebriates produce of their kind, just so long will there be a renewed sup ply of human being to travel the paths that lead to the reformatories, the school for imbeciles, the jails, the epileptic colony, the farm for in- ebriates and the ever crowded insane asylums.
 '"The physical and mental defects are not so much the result of environ ment, as of birth or inheritance Better babies, yes, by all means but begin right. Our great economic problems may be helped in the solving when we segregate and prevent re- production by the unfit and when youth realizes the sacred obligation that is its own when a new life is brought into the world for which it is directly responsible. Better ideals, better morals, better parents, and as q natural result better babies''