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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
Two Avlators Killed.

Lynn, Mass.--John G. Reading, man
ager OF the Boston Aviation School,
and Philip Bulman Of Maiden were
killed while making an experimental
fight in an aeroplane over the marshes
OF West Lynn. The machine collapsed
while in midair.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

The twenty-first annual meeting Of
the Association of Colleges and Sec
ondary Schools of the Southern States
vii! be held n Nashville. Oct. %
and 20. The meeting comes to this
city at the invitation Of Vanderbilt
University and George Peabody Col
lege. The meeting of the commission
of accredited schools will be held in
conjunction Oct. 27-30. Chancellor D.
C. Barrow of the University of Geor-
gia is president of the association, and
Mr.. Bert E. Young of Vanderbilt Uni.
versity is secretary.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
Fine Sunday Movie Show.

Chattanooga. McReynolds OF
the Criminal Court has assessed
nominal fine against the operators
Of moving picture shows which run
on Sunday The cases were appealed
to the Supreme Court. The picture
show operators were charged with
committing a nuisance.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
New Officials Sworn In.

Paul w. Treanor, commissioner Of
finance, lights and market house, and
George ]. Tompkins, commissioner OF
fire, sprinkling and building inspec-
ton, we're inducted into Office and took
their places on the city commission
on Oct 10. Secretary Walter Dash
iell administered the oath to the two
new members Both gave the required
bond for $4,000, which were acceped.
Mayor Ewing in an address well
coined the two new members to the
city's governing body, and upon the
requests from the spectators both Mr..
Treanor and Mr.. Tompkihs replied.
One of Commissioner Treanor's first
acts was to introduce resolution re-
lieving Vernon H. Sharp Of the duties
of tax assessor. Mr.. Treanor declared
that Mr.. Sharp's duties were incom-
patible with his administration and
held that his recent election was lille
gal. The resolution went to the table
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
MRS. THOMSON
TELLS WOMEN
How She Was Helped During
Change of Life by Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Philadelphia, ar am just 52years
of age and during Change of Life | suf-

Tered Tor SIX years
terribly. / tried sew
eral doctors but none
seemed to give me
any relief. Every
month the painswere
intensein both sides,
and m ad Q m . so
weak that ! had to
60 to bed. At last
. friend recommen-
ded Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
Arrested for Murder 4 Years 400.

Hartman, Tenn. - Marshall ]. C.
Cooper of 0akdale has arrested Wes-
ley Hin, colored, near Whites Creek
and landed him In jail at Kingston.
Hill, It Is said, killed a young white
boy named Robert Trippett at Lau-
rens. S. C., four years ago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
Game Warden Case Argued.

Chancellor Allison has heard argu.
ments on the demurrer in the state
game warden case and has taken the
matter under advisement. The suit
was brought by w. D. Howser, game
warden under Gov. Hooper, against j..
D. Fulton, the appointee of Gov. Rye,
to prevent the latter from assuming
the duties of the office. Each side in
the suit is basing its fight upon the
nconstitutionality of certain state
acts.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
SYNOD In Session.

Knoxville.-The Presbyterian synod,
U. s. A., Of the state of Tennessee, at
the Fourth Presbyterian Church closed
here Oct. "a. About 300 debates from
every section of the state were pres
emit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
kina George at Front.

London.-King George is in France
whittier he has gone to visit the Brit
ish army. He hopes also to see some
of the allied troops.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
Resigns az Warden at srushy.

F. l.. Ambrimstcr has resigned as
warden of the branch prison at Pc
tros, because of illness Of his wife.
Since his appointment to this posi-
ton Mr.. Ambrister has instituted a
number OF reforms. including the hon
or system, which he asserts has been
working advantageously in the con.
troll of prisoners. He states that he
has reduced corporal punishment to
the minimum, and that the business
affairs of the institution are in first
class condition.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
AIR Ralda on Xenice.

Rome.-Teutonic aeroplanes on the
night of Oct. "a, made two separate
attacks with incendiary bombs on the
city of Venice, according to an Off
cial announcement given out here One
of the bombs fell on the roof of a
church and crushed the ceiling, which
was ornamented with sculpture. An
other missile fell upon the piazzetta
Of the cathedral Of st. Mark and in
front Of the ducal palace.
Another raid was made on the fol-
lowing morning. Three Austrian aero
planes dropped several bombs. Three
persons were slightly injured
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
Fine crop Of Hickory Nuts.

Clarksville.-The crop Of hickory
nuts in this country is reported to be
the largest for many years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
Buggy Hits Man Crossing Street.

A man, whom the police believe is
C. B. Kirkpatrick, of this city, was
struck by q buggy, driven by c. R,
Miller. at the corner of Third avenue
and Deaderick street and taken to the
city hospital in an unconscious condi'
ton. The name given above was
found on a letter In the mans pocket.
Kirkpatrick was crossing the street
at the time he was hit. Miller was
arrested and locked up at police head
quarters ON a charge Of being DRUM
and with careless driving.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

London.-A dispatch from Malmo
says the Swedish submarine Hvalen
was fired on on Ystad by German
submarine. which mistook her for a
British vessel. The mate and a sailor
were wounded. The submarine was
slightly DAMAGE
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

Two men were delivered into the
hands of the Milford, England, court
martial. They are charged with hav-
ing given signals during a recent Yep
pelin raid over the London area.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
Raid Moonshine Stills.

A telephone message has been re,
ceived at the internal revenue office
from Deputy Collector w. H. Tyler,
who said that two stills had been cap
tured and four men arrested in raid
In the Cumberland mountains not far
from Cookeville.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
r.nnessean kiIIed I'M Kansas.

Roersville.--Word has been received
here that 30 Shields, formerly of this
county, has been killed in an auto &C.
cident In Kansas.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

The rumors that Norman Prince
American aviator, had been captured
by the Germans were officially de-
MED
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
Mrs. Madero cheered.

Vera Cruz.-Thousands paraded the
streets here in honor of Mrs. Fran.
cisco l. Madero, Dr., widow of the late
president of Mexico. Many cries OF
Long life to the United States" were
heard. Mrs. Madero left In special
car for Mexico City.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

The trial of Porter Charlton on the
charge of having murdered his wife
has been resumed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

The Cleveland . Buffalo Transit
company passed the quarterly divi-
dend, the action being declared nee
essary by reason OF a decrease in
lake passenger traffic.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

Reports come from the Dalles, 80
miles north Of Mount Hood, that
smoke was seen issuing from the
mountain
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29
There are approximately $4,000 Brit
ish prisoners of war in Germany.

1t was announced here that Rich
mond (va) financiers. acting for the
United States Steel corporation, have
an option on the Tredegar Iron Works
plant. The price is said to be
100000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

A contest is about to be waged be-
tween the liquor interests and the dry
element for the control Of Boonville,
Mo-, one of the last strongholds of the
liquor interests in that part of the
state.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

John G. Reading, manager Of the
Boston aviation school, and Philip
Bullman of Maiden were killed while
making an experimental flight in an
aeroplane over the marshes of West
Lynn, Mass.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

w. L. Murphy, farmer living near
Quito, Tenn, blew ont the gas in his
hotel room at Memphis.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

7 A Jury in the Campbell county (Ky.)
court returned a verdict finding Harry
Garrison, 1s years old. a negro. guilty
of having attacked Mrs. Luella Crowd
Iar, white, and fixed the penalty at
death.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

John M. Rose. prominent lawyer
of Little Rock, Ark. committed sui
eide. He was the eldest son Of the
late Judge U. NJ. Rose. a member of
the Hague peace conference.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

/ Eight persons are reported to have
,perished when the steamer Alliance
(, II. ran on the reefs near Point Arena,
Cal. in a heavy fog and broke up.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

Raymond Swoboda, arrested in Par
Is as a spy, has been discharged from
prison.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

The interstate commerce commits
sion dismissed the complaint Of the
Nebraska state railway commission
against the Burlington alleging unrea-
sonable rates on cattle. hogs and
sheep.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-10-29

announced In parliament that the gov
eminent has no intention OF interning
Bulgarians at present, notwithstanding
the fact that England has declared
war against Bulgaria.
When her husband, L. d. Miller, be-
came jealous because her male friends
went into raptures over her tattoo
marks, Mrs. Mabel Miller returned to
her mother at Detroit.
The first firing across the Rio
Grande in more than three weeks &C.
Cured Sunday near the Mercedes
TEX pumping plant.
Robert Hamer, 60 years old, who
claims to be an American millionaire
and the owner of much property at
Washington, has been arrested at Liv-
erpool for not registering as an alien.
New York will ship $4,000 mules to
the allies in few weeks, making
13O,000,000 worth of mules and
horses taken from this country.
Employees of the New Haven Conn.,
Clock company are on strike, the
company having declined to grant the
demands for shorter day and more
wages.
While cleaning shotgun prepare
tory to a duck hunt. W. J. Buchanan,
vice-president of the Itasca Qn.) Ma
tional bank, accidentally shot himself.
BY vote of go to ~, the chamber
of deputies Of Peru has sanctioned a
change in the constitution which will
guarantee religious freedom.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
,pEANSAS' TOTAL FUNDS
 FIRST OF 1915, $2,064 ,245.19
on,v s275.4 in General Revenue Fund Twenty Different Funds-Leg- islature Probably Borrow
 Funds to Pay Expenses

little Rock, Jan. 8.-Accordlng to tbe quarterly report of the State Treasurer. for the three months end ;ro Dec. 31, there is a total of S2,- ne4 24519 in all kinds of funds in the State Treasury Of this amount there is only S97,744.45 in currency, and of +bis there was only $275.40 in the gen. oral revenue fund, available for the navment of current expenses.
 There are about twenty different funds. chief among which are: Com mon school S55,S43.09; State Capitol s26,OSO53; Forest Reserve $1O,472.- 69 Confederate pensions $17,141.49; sinking S47,520.33; highway improve ,ment $S,7O7.3S.
 One of the interesting questions arisino at this time is where the Leg islature will get the funds with which the pay it's expenses, since there is nothing in the general revenue. It is understood that $25,000 of back tax es recently paid by the Cotton Belt will be applied to that purpose. But the Legislative session of sixty days will cost about $SO,0O0. It has been suggested that the sinking fund and the fertilizer fund may be borrowed, as has been done heretofore, which would provide ample funds with which to run the General Assembly. The Legislature never has been at loss for providing money with which to pay it's mileage and per diem. The fact that it will meet facing a deficit in the general revenue of nearly three quarters of a million will spur it up to more determined effort for the solu- tion of the general financial problem.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
NOT CRIMINAL TO SELL
 SODA WATER ON SUNDAY

Gov Hays is firmly convinced that it must not be considered a criminal act to sell soda-water on Sunday. There are hundreds of druggists and confectioners all over the state, espec- tally in the larger cities, who sell soft drinks on Sunday, and it would be dis crimination to fine those in the small Ter places for the same thing. For this reason, the governor has just re- mitted fine of $25 that was assessed against w. Hearnsberger of Little River County on a charge of Sabbath breaking.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08

San Francisco, Jan. 7.-The South ern Pacific Company and several of it's subsidiary oil corporations are named as defendants in the civi' suits involving approximately $5o,000,000, to be filed in Los Angeles today by the United States governement according to announcements made here.
 These actions involve the titles to more than 1000 acres of property in Kern county, lpon which more than 100 oil producing wells are located.
 The government will ask that a re- ceiver be appointed to handle the out put of the properties until the action has been decided in court.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
HEARING ON NEW TARIFF
 BEGAN THIS MORNING

Little Rock, Jan. S.-The hearings before the Arkansas Railroad Con- mission on the new freight Tariff be- gan today, and will last several weeks since there are over a hundred pages of tariffs to be considered, and very industrial and commercial interest in the state, as well as the railroads, are directly concerned.
 U. S. BEGINS SUIT TO RE-
 COVER$5O, ,OO0 0,OO0 OF OIL
 LANDS FORM s. P. RR
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
II. s. GOV. LAND FREE

Under special Act of Congress the agricultural land in the U. s. Forest Reserve of Arkansas can now be homesteaded in tracts of 160 acres to each person, free of cost. 100000 acres free pasture range where cat tie, hogs and sheep fatten eight months of the year without grain. No overflow lands. Country very healthy and we'll watered with running streams. We select these agricultu- ral lands, take applicant to land and locate you. Send 25 cents for State map showing location of Reserve and copy of Special Act to
 A V. Alexander, Locating engineer
 Little Rock, Arkansas. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
CITY GROCER COMPANY OF
 PRESCOTT INCORPORATES

The City Grocery Company, of this city has been incorporated with a capital stock of $5,O00, of which $3,- 900 is subscribed.
 This new firm takes over the busi- ness of the City Grocery who have been handling an exclusive line of groceries and feed here for number of years. The new firm will continue business at the old place on the cor ner of West Main and Second Streets.
 The officers of the concern are P. s. Harreil, president; s. c. Thornton, vice president and J. B. Dalrymple, secretary treasurer.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
MEMBERS 10TH ASSEMBLY
 REACHING LITTLE ROCK
Candidates for Various Seats in Both Houses Busy-AbOut Three Appli- cants for Minor Positions and
 Hotel LObbies damned

Little Rock, Jan. 7.-Members of House and Senate are now coming in rush with about an equal number of former members of the General As sembly who have an interest in the or ganlzation of the new body. Both branches of the Assembly will begin Icaucusing Saturday, when all mem bers are expected to be on the scene, but several of the candidates have been outspoken against such procedure. land their supporters may not enter into it. Senators J. Monroe Smith and Elmer J. Lundy, candidates for the Presidency of the Senate, have their headquarters in the Hotel Mar ion running full blast, and are re- ceiving many callers. Senator Harry Harris, Senator Elmer Owen and sev- eral former members of the Senate are assisting in the Smith headquart- CTS. In the headquarters of Senator Lundy are Senators Calvert, Futrell, Garrett, Moore, Mccall and others.
 Senator Lundy spiked a yarn that was going the rounds Thursday in an effort to turn the press against him, in which he was reported to have stated he would oppose the payment of bills rendered for advertising done by the newspapers under the 1 & R. amendment to the constitution. The assertion was attributed to news paper man in Senator Lundy's home town, and he telegraphed to Senator Lundy and to editors over the state, that he had not made such charge, and that the editors will do we'll to stay out of politics.
 There are about three applicants for minor positions in the two branch es, and the lobby of the Hotel Marion at night is busy scene. Few of the old times are missed, for once a man or woman secures an appointive or elective position in the General As sembly, they always return to ask again. Several of the old stand-bys have been eliminated by the Grim Reaper, but two have sprung up where there was one before. This time there are several members who have in terms past served as janitors. or in the distant past as pages. One boy, serving as page until he could no longer make the age limit, is back, this time acting as campaign manag- CT for a younger brother. This fam fly promises an endless chain, for there are still several youngsters at home.
 The temporary organizations of both branches will be completed on Satur- day, at which time the result of eau cuses, if they are held will be appar- ent. The Speakership race is, as yet anyboady's race.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
JUDGE EUGENE LANKFORD
 CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS

Little Rock, Jan. S.1Judge Eugene Lankford of DeValls Bluff, who is an avowed candidate for Congress to suc- ceed W. A. Oldfeld in the primary of 1916 has been in Little Rock sever al days with the legislators and has proposed that he and F. K. Brown par ticipate in contest in Prairie county to see which shall make the race. F. E. Brown is now a member of the State Tax Commission, and is resi- dent of the northern district of Pra- Tie county, while Judge Lankford re- sides in the southern. Judge Lank- ford proposes that the loser in this county primary withdraw from the race.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
HOOKWORM COMMISSION
 WITHDRAWN FROM STATE
Feels that it Has Accomplished Mis- sion Here by Establishing Pres ence of HoOkworm Disease
 and Showing How Treated

Little Rock, Jan. 8.-The Rockfel- Ter Hookworm Commission has with drawn from the state, feeling that it has accomplished it's mission here by establishing the presence of the hook worn disease, showing how it may be treated, and arousing the public to a Knowledge of the necessity of treat ment. The Commission was estab- lished to investigate and treat the disease in the South and to educate the physicians and the laity as to the prevalence and severity of the disease.
 From Jan. 1, 1911, to Dec. 31. 1914 during which time the work was car ried on in Arkansas, a total of 54.- 465 cases were examined, and of this l0,503 were found infected with hook worm disease, and 7S4 with other in- testinal parasites. There was total of 32,592 school children between the ages of 6 and Is examined, and of these 7,155 were found infected.
 In addition to treating hookworm, the Commission has waged an active campaign for better sanitation throughout the rural districts and has inspected 51,746 rural homes, mailed 47,142 letters. distributed 19.677 pieces of literature, and delivered L. 923 addresses, reaching a total of 243,- 518 persons. The Commission has expended in Arkansas 0,36S.11, in addition to which the counties appro- priated $4,321.66 to assist the work.
 Infection has been demonstrated in every county, but surveys have been completed in only forty-eight.
 Of those engaged in the work, Dr. T. B. Bradford has become Sanitarian for the Rock Island and The M. X N. A. Ky. Dr. E. A. Campbell will To- cate in Muskogee, Okla., to practice medicine. Dr. T. M. Fly will engage in the practice in Little Rock. Dr. c. w. Garrison has been elected State Health Officer.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
BUILDING NEW DEPOT

Benton, Jan. 7.-The new S25,000 brick depot, which the Iron Mountain Railroad Company is building here, will soon be completed. The building is badly needed to replace the old station which burned year ago. Since the old building was destroyed a number of box cars have housed the ticket office, telegraph office and the waiting rooms.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
FILES TRANSCRIPT IN
 THE SUPREME COURT

The transcript has been filed in Su- preme Court in the case of E. Reece, convicted in Mississippi county on a charge of murder in the second degree He is charged with having killed Govie Burton in Mississippi county, June l, 1914, and in November he was convicted and sentenced to twenty one years in the penitentiary. An ap- peal has>been taken.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
ACCEPTS POSITION AS
 FERTILIZER INSPECTOR

L. A. Markham, formerly agricul- tural commissioner for the Iron Noun tain in Arkansas, has accepted the position of chief feed and fertilizer insuector for the Department of Mines, Manufacturers & Agriculture Dr. George L. Sands of Charleston, who recently resigned as representa- tive of Sebastian county because he had removed to Franklin county, also becomes one of the force of feed in spectors.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
RECEIPTS BELOW LAST
 YEARS AVERAGE

Little Rock, Jan. S.-Automobile li- censes are being issued at the rate of about $125 a day. The receipts up to the present time have not been up to last years average at the be- ginning.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08
ACQUISITION ISSUED ON
 OKLAHOMA GOVERNOR

A requisition has been issued on the governor of Oklahoma for Ben F.. Spencer, who is wanted in Sebastian county on a charge of forgery. Claude Thompson is named as the agent.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-08

Miss Virginia Watson was the guest ot MT. and Mrs. D. B. Thompson last week. returning to Prescott Monday. Hope Gazette.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-08-06
PLANS A PUBLIC
RECEPTION ON
TOOTH BIRTHDAY

Thomas Wardall. OF 2i60 Walnut
ave. will hold n public reception
Monday at Hiawatha playfield "a
commemorate his Tooth birthday
but only men who have reached
tho age OF so may shake the vet
erau's hand.
Wardall Ia the father of Alonzo
Max. Ray and Norman Wardall. all
of this city, and claims $50 direct
descendants. including one great
great-grandchild. year old.
His only infirmity is n slight Inn
pairment OF vision, which forces
him to use spectacles when he
reads.
Even his own son, Alonzo. the
eldest. who f. only 20, will be for
hidden the honor of grasping. bis
fathers palm. The reception will
be held from to o'clock.