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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-08-19

MINK DeRONDA, the one armed bal
loonist, will make the most daring
feats ever attempted. On each day
he is guaranteed to do double or trip
lie parachute drops from one balloon
thousands of feet above the earth.
HORSE RACING every day. Fol-
lowing right upon the State Fair, we
will have some of the fastest horses
of the Northwest.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09

Fifty years ago Monday the
first county court Of McNairy
county met at Purdy after peace
was declared. This was on
July 3, 1866. R. 7. McIntire was
chairman pro tem., L. B. Carter,
Sr., John Barnes, Isaac cCullar
and Jack Kirby, justices; Samuel
Lewis, sheriff; ane R. w. Tnomp-
son, clerk. But little business
was transacted except taking
bonds Of officials.
The last court before this was
held in July, 1864.
A venire for the circuit court
juries was made out Circuit court
was to and did meet on the Sec
ond Monday. There are now only
a few men who attended that
court. The editor of the Inde-
pendent was present and began
his practice then, and was en-
ployed in several cases that term.
We arrived in Purdy on the night
of July 5, 1915.
1t can be readily seen that few
men are now here who were then
in the public eye. When we
read the names of the old solid
citizenry of the county we failed
to be impressed with the idea that
much Improvement has come to
the efficiency of members of the
county court. and other officials,
since that term. through either
experience or education.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09

We understand the school fund
is short $4,000 in the county.
Only few teachers are qualified
to teach. Is it the part of wis
dom to increase this debt by pay
ing big salaries to incompetents?
We suggest the wise thing would
be for the school board not en-
ploy any teachers this year and
try to get out of debt, and let the
people mediate on things for a
year or so. Taxpayers are get
ting tired of seeing their money
squandered. There will be reck-
oning as in Nashville.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09

Hon. J. D. Johnson of Jackson
has been appointed assistant Com
missioner Of Agriculture for West
Tennessee. He takes the place
of Mr.. DeBerry who has SO effici-
emily filled the place for several
years. Mr.. johnson has always
been an earnest worker in the
Farmers Conventions. He is its
secretary and has been for many
years. He will put his best ener-
gies in the work, and his popu-
larity with the farmers Of West
Tennessee will largely contribute
to efficient work. We feel like
he is a McNarian, as he has been
with us at the fairs from time
immemorial. We give you Joe the
right hand Of fellowship and you
can count on us for anything you
need in your business.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
Easy to Darken Gray Hair

When your hair turns gray, streaked
with gray, white, faded, brittle. fall
ing out, itching scalp or dandruff, try
the following: On retiring rub Q-Ban
like shampoo on hair and scalp. By
morning the gray has disappeared
and another application or two of
Q-Ban the hair is beautifully darkened
and becomes fluffy, glossy and luxuri-
ant with real hair health. Itching
and dandruff have stopped. Q-Ban
stops falling hair and promotes its
growth. Q-Ban is not sticky and
MESSY. and cannot injure the hair or
scalp. Delightful to use and sure to
darken hair so evenly and naturally
no one can tell. Soc for a 81 bottle.
Browder Bros, Selmer. Tenn. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
Family Reunion.

Quite family reunion was at w
H. Stones Tuesday when the follow.
ing sons and daughters and children
were present: Mrs. Mag Carter anG
daughter of Jackson. l. B. Stone anG
wife of Jackson, 0. W. Wilson anG
wife Of Jackson, A. G. Scott, wife anG
children of Jackson, and C. C. Stone
and wife of Helena, Ark. This does
not include several other married
daughters not present. 1t was rather
a happy co-incident of these, without
an intended meeting of all the mem.
bers Of MIR. and Mrs. Stones large
and worthy family, The occasion
was enjoyed in full measure by al
present.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09

After all the discussion about
the levy of a tax for a high school
in McNairy, the honorable county
court Monday did not condescend
to even consider the matter, and
not a step was taken pro or con.
Just what ideas the court have
about public duty no one can tell.
The expression we heard was
that the court would not agree to
the one school or any other num-
Der, and therefore no one was
willing to put a motion one way
or another. 1t looks like they
feel individually that any position
they take will affect the next
Presidential election - or their
own. We see the necessity of the
recall doctrine. If there ever
was an incubus inflicted on any
county it is that of the thirty-nine
justices comprising the court.
We favor the redistricting of the
county and make about eight dis.
tricts instead of nineteen as now.
To say the least they would moi
cost the county about SIS every
three months as is now the case.
Inexperience and inefficiency seen
to be the requisites of a justice
of the peace in McNairy county,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
Gravel Hill.

We had some nice growing
showers last week, not sufficient
though for early corn which is
layed-by. Crops haven't seriously
suffered, but the ground hasn't
been thoroughly wet in nearly
two months in this immediate
section. Prospects for corn was
never better, cotton is small.
A large crowd met here last
Monday to pay their last respects
to the remaius Of DR.. C. c. How
ellis companion, who, after a
short service by Dave North, was
inferred in Gravel Hill cemetery.
The bereaved family have our
deepest sympathy.
The Sunday School Convention
here Sunday was not largely at
tended, but good interest mani
tested.
DR.. Jackson and O. w. Smith
attended singing at Stantonville
Sunday, not so much for the
singing but to get square meal.
A few Of our boys took in the
picnic at Bethel Saturday. They
report fine time. The threat
ening weather is all that kept
this place from being well repre-
sented.
The stock of goods in our brick
store has changed hands again.
Arthur Weatherford being the
late purchaser. Virgil 7. Hewitt
is running the business. This is
the third or fourth time in the
last year it has changed hands.
Who next?
Robert Shelton of Ramer was
the guest Of W. 0. Armstrong
Sunday. Glad to report W. G..
Armstrong improving.
Mrs. D. R. Latta has been con-
fined to her room most of the
time for two weeks with rheu-
matism, but little improvement.
Sam McCullar threshed a load
of good wheat for John Garrett
Saturday. McCullar says if the
people sow enough to justify it,
he will put in a flour mill. Sup
pose we try a few acres this fall?
What has become of the Farm
ers Institute of this county? Have
we learned all we want to !,noW
about farming, and are we SO
selfish as to not be willing to
meet and let others know what
we are doing? Sorry to see the
farming class so disinterested.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
Land Transfers

John Brush and wife to j. Il. Deaton,
two lots In Bethel, $25.
Geo. S. Erwin and Briggs Turner,
trustees, to Chas. E. Lott, one lot in
Bethel, SIS.
Geo. R. Houston to C. l.. Haynes,
a lots and residence in Selmer, $780,
&C. Russom and wife to W. j. and
A. M. Russom, 200 acres, $500.
A. A. McNill and wife to ]. G.
Wood. 40 acres. $l25.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
Debate at Gravel Hill.

Friday night, July 9th, there will
be debate at Gravel Hill. Resolved
that the present system Of education
in Tennessee is the best we have evel
had" Affirmative: G. NJ. Gooch, W
]. Mccoy; Negative: T. G. Williams
]. A. Moore.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
THE LAyMAN'S DUTY

There never was a time when
preachers and politicians formed an
unholy alliance that civilization did
not shrek out and Christianity cry
aloud. Since the beginning of gov
ernment, politicians have sought to
decoy the ministry into the meshes OF
politics and make them carry banners
In political professions. They have
taken the ministry to the mountain
top of power and offered to make them
monarch of all they surveyed, and
while most of them have said, Get
thee behind me Satan" a few have
fallen with q crash that has shaken
every pulpit in Christendom.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
Is Sickness 4 Sin?

If not, it's wicked to neglect illness
and means Of relief. It's wicked to
endure Liver Ills, Headache, Iniiges-
ton, Constipation, when one dose Of
Po-Do-Lax gives relief. Po-Do-Lox
is Podophyllin (May Apple), without
the gripe. 1t arouses the Liver, in
creases the flow of bile-Nature's an
tiseptic in the Bowels. Your Consti-
patton and other ills disappear over
night Po-Do-Lax has helped Nature
to remove the cause. Get bottle
from your Druggist today. Get rid
of your Constipation overnight. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
StramoIine

That powerful lung medicine that
is sold by druggist on positive guar
antee to give satisfaction or money
refunded. We are not satisfied until
you are satisfied. Large size bottle
sent by parcel post to your door fer
one dollar. Address Moore-Higgs
Chemical Company, 948 Linden ave.,
Memphis, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09

No one seems to entirely agree
with another. When the average
man goes to heaven, he will say to
st. Peter: II don't, Of course, agree
with all you say, but some Of your
ideas are @. K"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
McNairy County Day at the
Experiment Station

We are inviting the farmers of McNairy county
to visit the West Tennessee Experiment Station
at Jackson on next Wednesday, July 14th
The work on the station now is in good shape,
and many good points can be gotten by the farm
ers in seeing the work on the station. Also, the
live stock is showing up well, and all farmers
should be interested in good live stock.
We would be very glad indeed to have you with
us on that date and also to have as many of the
farmers of your county present as possible.
Yours truly,
H. S. NICHOLS,
District Agent, West Tennessee
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
Residence for Sale

| offer for sale my residence on
4th ST., Court Ave.. Selmer, Tenn. 8
rooms, two-story, frame. Lot look
240. Barn, all outhouses, fruit and
good we'll. A bargain offered. W.
NJ. Phillips, Cairo, I'll. AZ
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
Notice to Fishermen.

The fishing privileges in Crystal
Springs lake have been leased to the
Parrish Hotel for the exclusive use OF
its guests. All persons will please
take notice and not trespass.
J. w. PURvIANcE.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09

All parties owing the firm Of E. +.
Hendrix & Sons, come in at once and
settle the same. | am winding mp
the business of said concern and insist
on you doing this promptly.
F. F. HENDRIX.
Selmer, June A, 1915.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
StramoIine. That Lung Medicine

Where it is known and tried physi-
clans prescribe Stramoline for all
kinds Of lung diseases. 1t 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
Higgs Chemical Company, 94S Linden
ave., Memphis. Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09
ALL KINDS
OF
LEGAL BLANKS
FOR SALE
AT
INDEPENDENT
OFFICE

Some women when they see a man.
have look in there faces indicating
that they are commissioned to avenge
the wrongs of their sex for a good
many years back.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09

Cheating the devil is the only cheat
ing that is fair.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-09

Read the Independent for the news
of the county.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-10
LATEST FASHION NOTES
 from the FASHION CENTRES

standing that condition. A gown that shows good use of wide striped satin with marquisette, is for example. made with piaited skirt and fancy coat
 The skirt is made of striped silk. so plaited that the black satin stripe comes up on top and the peach col ored marquisette is seen only in the folds. It is finished with a deep yoke ot black velvet that is edged with fur and the little coatee bodice is largely of the velvet with just a little of the silk being used in soft folds which provide most at tractive glimpses of the peach shade. The brocaded silks and the brocaded velvets are being made into richly draped evening wraps and also are exceedingly beautiful for the trains that were mentioned last week.
 Fur is to be found upon almost every costume, for whatever hour of the day it is designed and for whatever use. Just how 1t is possible under the existing conditions, with many of the markets closed, 1t is q little difficult to conjecture. but from whatever source the pelts are obtained, they are being offered and the fur trimmed costumes are the general ones. Even the sim plest tailored costumes give some evi- dence of the fancy. Evening, dinner and afternoon gowns, all are fur trimmed, while the elaborate suits for afternoon visits and the like exploit a lavish use of fur of one kind or an- other. A very attractive and really practical costume of plain black velvet is made with perfectly plain skirt and plain coat, but the collar and the cuffs are edged with one inch wide bands of white fur. It is by no means necessary always to use wide bands or great deal of fur to give smart effect and such narrow finishes as this one are frequently to be seen.
 There is a very marked tendency toward the extremely high collars and Chokers effects on street costumes and a great many Ot the suits show wide draped collars of fur that are crushed about the throat. They are tather dis
Arizona republican., 1915-10-10

w has been hinted, r'I' that t the he 'y very "
 great vogue of silk for the coming season, is at least in part due to the shortage of wool materials. the silk fabrics are narvellously beautiful, marvellously varied and wonderfully interesting. There are new veIvets that in the piece are a delight, while one can think of them as being made into costumes of extreme elegance. A variation of the chiffon idea is what is known as velours rave. or narrow striped velours. all of one color or sometimes in two shades of one color and with exceedingly narrow stripes Monkey skin velvet was referred to in an earlier letter and is being shown in most interesting colors and shades of colors. The very wonderful brocaded taffetas shown would seem to indicate a really lavish opportunity in the matter of silver and gold, for metal threads are conspicuous and are used to give most sumptuous results. Striped silks take a great many forms and variations; there is every width of stripe to be found from the pekin to the one that is two and one-half inches wide. A new one shows a satin stripe combined with marquisette in the two inch width and it is wonderfully hand some. and there are silks and satins and silk and wool materials and silks and velvets woven together, while the velvet finished materials that are not really velvet. are also adding to the interesting collection. Simple, cotton corduroy has been glorifed and beauti- fled into something really wonderful and is shown in superb colors. with the heavy rib fully three-eighths of an inch in width that is positively ideal for coats. for wraps and in coInbina- tion with plain stuffs. It is to be found in contrasting colors and in contrasting shades of one color and it is always exceedingly rich and handsome Some of the striped silks and great many of the brocades look really er-iuxurious for their use but clever dressnakers are quick to recognize their possbii- ties and to give good effects notwith-
Arizona republican., 1915-10-10

couraging at this season of the year and indeed would require something Ot the stoic for any weather but the most extreme that our winters know, but happily for women, she is adaptable; she can be comfortable wearing fur in August if La Mode declares fur to be correct and assuredly she will be able to wear choker collars no matter what the temperature may be-
 The embroidery that has been re- ferred to so often this season, is really conspicuous in the French models. Sometimes it is worked in heavy silk threads, sometimes with heavy worsted threads, and again gold and silver are called into use, and narrow soutache braid is made to serve a great many purposes. Some of the designers have been daring enough to insert real hoops in the Things of the skirts and the general hoop effect is to be looked for, developed in various ways. One of the simplest uses of braid and one that appears to be we'll liked, is the arrangement of straight rows round and round the skirt which gives a suggestion of the hoop or barrel effect that makes an exceedingly conspicuous feature of the autumn fashions. A smart model from Buzenet is made of blue serge and the skirt is banded with row after row of black braid, there being three groups of narrow braid with two strips of wide between, while the braid also is clevcrly introduced into the bodice, which is really little coatee. A very beautiful afternoon gown from Worth is made of violet broadcloth, with the tiny little jacket, the collar and sleeve trimmings all braided with soutache applied over an all-over design.
 A very smart costume that also bears an important name, is made of the new kid, finished broadcloth in Russian green. The girdie is embroid- cred in self colored silk mixed with gold tinsel and there arc little V-shaped insets on the blouse that are enriched in the same way, while this same trimming also appears on the sleeves. Some very attractive and quite simple irocks for young girls are made of serge embroidered with heavy worsted threads and there is indeed in the em-
Arizona republican., 1915-10-10
S805-Codt 8798S Skirt
r HERE is suit tha, shows all the

ERE IS a suit that shows all the ri newest and smartest features
 and yet which is simple enough 10 be adapted. to general wear and it is one of the easiest in the world to make. IL IS designed for small women as well as for young girls, and is adapted to all seasonable materials, although in the illustration. it is made of the fash ionable frieze. The ccat is single breasted and can be closed just as 1t l. here or with straight rows of but tons or with braid ornaments CT in any manner that may be preferred. At side and back. the separate peplum IS joined to the body portion and the scans are concealed by the belt, con- sequently there arc pretty and be- coming folds and the peplum flares effectively. The skirt Is made with a panel at the front and hack and which are extended to form yoke over the hips and there are plaited side portions that a.e joined to these panels and to the yoke. The patterns give the true and perfect basting line and also allows for all seams, consequently 1t IS very easy to cut out thegarments and 10 sew them. The coat is essentially smart. for this season fulness is found m the greater number of models and the fact that the peplum and body portion. are made separately means that the labor of making is greatly simplihe1.
 For the I5 year size will be needed. =s4 yds. of material 27 in. wide, 3ss yds. S6. 2ss yds. Il for the coat: 6 4 yds. of material 27 in. wide. 512 yds. 50. lss yds. 44, for the skirt.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-10
8737-Wuist SSO4-Skirt

dropped shoulder line, a feature which always means simplifed making and easy fitting. The vest portion can be made full or plain and is stitched to the bodice and is closed invisibiy at the front The skirt gives both, the panel and the yoke effect, for the front and back gores are laid in plaits at their edges to form edges, while the side portions are full and gathered. As shown here, the panels are cut .full length and arranged over the yoke. but if preferred, they can be cut off at the length of the side portions and scanned to the yoke. There are very many different materials in which the garment could be copied. Unques- tionably the silks are to be pronounced favorites of the season. but there are very lovely wool fabrics which can be treated in exceedingly beautiful ways and there are mixtures of silk and wool and silk and cotton that are in every way desirable sor simple cos tunes.
 For the medium size will be needed for the bodice, I34 yds. of material P in. wide, I Ii yds. 36 or fl, with I B yds. 27 in. wide. L yds. 50 or A for the vest and sleeves; for the skirt will be needed 7s4 yds. of material 27 in. wide, A yds. 36. 4 yds. A, with 5s yd. 36 in. wide for the yoke.
 IT VERY form of the plaited skirt F is fashionable for the autumn 1 and winter. This one is very new and graceful and altogether to be desired Besides giving the most fashionable possible lines, it is cut in few pieces and is very simple and easy to make There are two pieces of the skirt joined at the sides and the yoke is cut all in one piece and the pattern gives both the basting line and all the seams, therefore, there is little work left to be done. The model is good ono for the coat suit, for the gown and also for the separate skirt so that it fills a great many different needs. 1t makes up attractively in wool and in silk and it can be used for one ma terial throughout or for two. Plain material with the yoke made of a striped, plaid or checked, would make a good effect, or. gabardine, serge or broadcloth used for the skirt with silk for the yoke, would be handsome, and
Arizona republican., 1915-10-10
DESCRIPTION OF PATTERNS

8So5 With Basting Line and Added Seam Allowance) Single Breasted Coat for Misses and Small Women,
 I6 and IS years. 87oS With Bastiny Line an1 Adde. Seam Allowance) Skirt with Plaits for Misses and Small Women,
 I6 and IS years. 8737 Blouse with Vest Effect.
 34 to 42 bust. 6So4 With Basting Line and Added Seam Allowance) Yoke Skirt with Gathered Sides, 24 to 50 waist. S7oo With Basting Line and Added Seam Ailowance) Blouse with Over
 Portion, 34 to 40 bust. 87o6 With Blasting Line and Added Seam Allowance) Plated Skirt with
 Yoke, Fl to B waist. 87o5 With Blasting Line and Added Seam Allowance) Princesse Gown, 34 to 42 bust.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-10

COMBINATIONS of plain and 6g-
 ured materials are made up into
 some of the handsomest alter noon gowns of the season. This one shows figured material with a crepe finish and plain material with a satin finish and the contrast is exceed: ingly attractive. It Is q practical'gown as well as smart one and can be used fer many different occasions. Long coats are fashionable and 1t can be worn beneath one of these throughout the season. while for immediate wear, it can be utilized with simply a shoul- der wrap. The bodice gives the vest effect that Is so much liked and includes sleeves that are sewed to 1t at the