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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-13

1t must be apparent to every
farmer that return to the old
plan of every farmer having a
few brood mares, a few cows, a
few sheep. a few hogs. a few
chickens, ducks, geese and tur-
keys. together with corn, wheat,
oats and some cotton, would be
preferable to the one leading
crop of cotton. To diversity
successfully means to diversity
the live stock. This season the
South may raise enough corn to
meet her demands. The only
way to market a crop is to feed
it to something that can be sold
on a high market at all times.
Not only does the crop bring a
bigger price, but the results from
stock in keeping up soil fertility
cannot be questioned. Fifty years
ago every farmer had a little of
everything. They had a few of
all the meat animals of the day.
They were prosperous and happy.
They went off in the South to
cotton and in the North to wheat
because they could get full re-
turns on the crops in twelve
months. They now see the folly
Of their course but are slow to
change to a method that in years
will pay much better. The day
never will be when the market
for meat stuff will be overdone.
The city consumers are too great
in proportion to the producers.
The day Of prosperity will be ours
when every farmer has a few of
every kind of an animal and fowl
on his farm to consume such
crops as they demand. The buyer
is always ready with the cash.
Not only will the farmer become
richer, but quite as important his
lands become richer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-13

better every day." Such devotion as
theirs is scarcely seen this side of
Heaven. As his eyes grew dim to
earthly sights he could see more
clearly the visions of things to come.
As his ears grew deaf to human
voices he could hear more distinctly
the whispers which come out Of the
invisible. In finishing his life he
went down into the shadow without
a fear.
His remains were laid to rest at
Buena Vista cemetery. Many were
the tear dimmed eyes when eight Of
his old soldier friends carried the
casket to its final resting place, and
stood with bowed heads to hear the
last words said over their beloved
comrade. A NEIGHBoR.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-13
Order Of Publication
No. 1884

Jack Lindsey No. 1884
VS.. In Chancery Court al
Bird Lindsey. Selmer, Tenn.
In this cause,it appearing from the
bill which is sworn to, that Bird Lind
say, defendant, is u nonresident of the
State of Tennessee and resident of the
State of Mississippi, she is. therefore,
hereby required to appear on or before
the first Monday of September next, be-
fore the Clerk and Master of said court,
at his Office in Selmer, Tenn, and make
defense to the bill fled against her in
said court by Jack Lindsay, or otherwise
the bill will be taken for confessed and
the cause set for hearing exparte.
1t is further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive weeks
in the McNairy County Independent, a
weekly newspaper published at S4lmer,
Tenn. o. v ERWIN, 9. q M.
This July 2S, 1915.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-13
Order OF Publication
w. D. Robinson No. 1887

w. d. Robinson No. 1887
VS.. In Chancery Court at
Elizabeth Robinson. Selmer, Tenn.
In this cause, it duly appearing from
the bill which is sworn to, that the de-
fendant.. Elizabeth Robinson, is is a non
resident of the State of Tennessee and
resident of the State of California,
and that the ordinary process of law
cannot be served upon her; she is, there
fore, hereby required to appear, on or
before the First Monday in September
next Q9l5) before the Judge of the
Chancery Court this being the first day
of the September term of said court),
at the courthouse in the town of Selmer,
and make defense to the bill filed against
her by the complainant in said court, or
otherwise the bill will be taken for con-
fessed, and the cause set for hearing
exparte.
1t is further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive weeks
in the McNairy County Independent, a
weekly newspaper published at Selmer,
McNairy county, Tennessee.
This August 5, 1915.
o. V. ERWIN, G. & M.
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Land Sale.

By virtue of the authority conferred
under the terms of certain mortgage
executed to Clem Lea by Kate E. Max
we'll On May 2. 1914, to secure an in
debtedness mentioned therein, the said
mortgage being recorded in Register S
office, Selmer, Tenn, in Real Estate
Mortgage Book No. 2, at page 43; and
because of default in the payment of
the said indebtedness, will at the east
door of the court house in Selmer,
Tenn. at loo o'clock p.m., on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER a, 1915,
sell to the highest bidder for cash the
lands mentioned and described in said
mortgage. The said lands are situated
in the 7th Civil District of McNairy
county, Tenn, and a full and complete
description will be given on day of sale,
or on application to the undersigned, or
to the Register of McNairy county,
Tenn. Said lands sold free from equity
of redemption and from homestead
rights.
This Aug. IL, 1915.
OF I'M ia Ccl.,,c. Tar..
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Another Old Soldier Passes Away

The people Of Bethel and surround
ing country were made ssd on last
Saturday morning, Aug. 7th, when
the death angel visited the home Of
Daniel W. Hester and claimed for Its
own Mr.. Daniel W. Hester, the be-
loved companion Of Mrs. Edis Hester,
breaking up Q home and leaving q
vacant chair that never can be Allsd.
We can truly say q good man 10
gone. He was 72 years Of age. A
wife, four sons and one daughter SUR
yive him. He was a Federal soldier,
SERVED in the 9th Tenn. cavalry. Co,
A, about three years,
He spent 40 years Of his life In the
service Of the Lordi was a member of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
Old age should be sweet and fair
ard serene. The ideal death Is that
which comes to old age. Old age
creeps on nnawares, it comes as comes
the autumn days, we find they are
upon us because the boughs of the
tree are growing thin. A Christian
grows old peacefully, calmly. 10
growing old he becomes more noble,
more tender. 0aly a few days prior
to his death he said to bis wife: "As
we grow older we love each other
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-13

Finger and Chewalla. Such game
has never been pulled off on a Nc
Marry county diamond. The Finger
bunch made Ia scores in first inning.
The Chewalla cubs were paralized and
jumped the game at the sixth inning,
somewhere in 20 to l.
After this pigeon shooting match
was had and some good shooting done.
Mr.. Watkins was highest and j. B.
Graham poor lowest.
No untoward incident occurred to
bestir the pleasure of the crowd, and
all went home happy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-13

The Supreme Court denies the
appointment of a receiver for the
city of Nashville which was made
by Chancellor Allison. The court
approved the custer proceedings
of Judge Mathews in removing
Mayor House and Commissioner
Elliott. There is also a recall
petition pending and the election
commissioners ordered the elec-
tion Monday which means a new
deal all round for city Offices.
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A Gard Of Thanks.

! want to thank each and every one
of my neighbors, friends. children and
the doctor who so faithfully admin
istered to my husband in his sickness
and death, and for the floral offering,
and the deep sympathy that has been
shown me in this, the saddest time of
my life. MRS. EDIE HESTER.
Bethel Springs, Aug. 8, 1915.
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Farmers Institute.

The absence Of ]. D. Johnson,
Ass. Com. Agl.. Saturday was a
disappointment. A number were
here desiring to 20 to Jackson.
and they together with others
who had written and sent word
were selected as delegates. There
were eight ladies and 60 men
whose names were sent in, and
each will go unless something
interferes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-13

The report of crop conditions
in Tennessee by Com. of Agl. HI.
K. Bryson for Aug. 1st shows a
flattering prospect for all crops
in the State. 1t is certainly true
that such is the case. notwith-
standing crops in many sections
are seemingly damaged by too
little rain, but as a whole for all
crops, fruits and vegetables good
crops are assured.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-13

fined not less than $5.00 nor more
than $4,000.
Sec. A. Be it further enacted that
this Ordinance take effect from and
after its passage, the public welfare
requiring it.
Passed third and final reading Aug.
10, 1915. F.F. HENDRIX,
Recorder.
Approved Aug 10, 1915.
TERRY ALTERNATELY, Mayor.
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StramoIins

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 for
one dollar. Address Moore-Higgs
Chemical Company, 948 Linden ave.,
Memphis, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-13
Notice.

All parties owing the firm of E. F
Hendrix & Sons, come in at once an(
settle the same. | am winding W
the business of said concern and insis
on you doing this promptly.
F. F. HENDRIX.
Selmer, June A, 1915.
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Meeting of Town Board.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen
met Friday night, Aug. 9th, and trans.
acted the following business:
The following accounts we're allowed
and ordered paid:
J. E. Maxedon, marshal, salary
for Jrlo $1,000
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-13

The Finance Committee made a re-
port showing that last reports Of
affairs were correct.
w. |. Swain Show Co. granted
license to show in Selmer during week
of Fair.
Street Committee authorized to
purchase six garbage cans, to be
placed on Main street.
The following Ordinance passed
first reading. The Ordinance passed
second reading Monday night. Aug. 8,
and final reading and became law
Tuesday night, Aug. 10.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-08-13

The great W. 0. W. Picnic and day
of assorted amusements was pulled
off last Thursday at the Fair Grounds.
The people came in squads, platoons
and divisions. They came by water,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-22

Just as comfortable as it looks to
be and of exceptional style, the grace
full coat shown in the picture is Of
battleship gray plush with trimmings
OF seal plush. Following the vogue
in fur coats, the buttons are very large
and covered with plush like that in
the body of the coat Everything in
the design bespeaks an ample supply
of the handsome fabric used.
The waist portion is full and gath
cred in at the belt line. The skirt part
is cut to flare and arranged to fall in
godets about the figure. It falls to
within six inches of the bottom of the
dress skirt.
The wide, fiaring, collar may be
rolled up close about the neck or
turned down, and the cuffs like it are
wife and full A big cable cord COW
ed with the plush, conceals the join
ing of the waist and skirt at the belt
line. It terminates in a long loop at
the front which fastens over a button.
A similar loop and button form the
neck fastening and two of the large
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-22

buttons are placed at the back of the
coat on the belt line. The heavy cuff
is attached to the sleeve under q
single big button. The straight, ample
coatsleeyes are set into the arms-eye
without fullness
A coat of this description, like a
fur coat, is suited to all kinds of wear.
It is handsome garment. much more
durable than ordinary fur, and its
appearance is little affected by wealth
er or wear. II one must choose be-
tween coat made Of this or similar
fabric, and a cheap fur. the plush coat
is the better choice.
Designers, working with these new
and beautiful fur-fabrics, are making
some original and very beautiful gar
ments. Their aim seems to be not to
initiate the coat made of skins but to
equal or exceed it in richness and ele-
gance of appearance. That is, design
ers are working with reference to the
fabric and thinking in terms of plush
with wonderful results
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-22

The Real Thing.
1t is not numbers that count but Inn
portaRce.
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but once more Toye was regarding
him as shrewdly as when the night
was younger, and the littleness Of the
world had not yet made them conf
dant and boon companion.
Eight bells actually struck before
their great talk ended and CazaIet
swore that he missed the watches
aft, sir" of the sailing-vessel ten
years before.
''Sayr exclaimed Hilton Toye. knit
ting his brows over some nebulous rec
objection of his own. Il. seem to have
heard of you and some OF your yarns
before. Didn't you spend nights in a
log-hut miles and miles from any hui
man being?g
1t was as they were turning in at
last, but the question spoiled a yawn
for Cazalet.
Sometimes, at one Of our out-sta-
TONS" said he, looking puzzled
Eve seen your photograph. said
Toye, regarding him with a more criti-
cal stare. But it was with beard"
4 had 1t off when / was ashore the
other day" said Cazalet Il always
meant to. before the end of the .voy-
age"
Il see. It was a Miss Macnair
showed me that photograph-Mfs
Blanche Macnair lives in little house
down there near your old home.
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rs that so? No. l never heard that, "
said he.
you hear it now. He did all that,
indirectly. and didn't realize 1t at the
time. was too young, and the whole
thing laid me out too fiat; but know
it now. and I've known it long enough.
1t was worse than crash. 1t was a
scandal. That was what finished US
of, all but Henry Craven! There'd
been gigantic swindle- special in
vestments recommended by the firm,
bogus certificates and all the rest of it.
We were all to blame, of course. My
poor father ought never to have been
a poet. Even I'll was only young
ster in the Office. but ought to have
known what was going on. But Henry
Craven did know. He was lin it up to
the neck, though fellow called Scru-
ton did the actual job. Scruton got
fourteen years land Craven got our
old house on the river"
And feathered 1t pretty well!" said
Toye, nodding. Eyes, I did hear that
And l can tell you they don't think
any better of him, in the neighbor.
hood, for going to live right there But
how did he stop the other mans
mouth, and-how do you know
Never mind how know" said Ca
zalet. "Scruton was friend of mine
though an older man; he was good
to me, though he was wrong I'm
himself He paid for it-paid for two
that can say! But he was engaged
to Ethel Craven at the time, was go
ing to be taken into partnership on
their marriage, and you can put two
and two together for yourself. !"
did she wait for him?'
about as long as you'd expect of
the breed! She was her fathers daugh-
ter. I wonder you didn't come across
her and her husband!'
Il didn't see so much of the Craven
crowd" replied Hilton Toye. II wasn't
stuck on them either. Say, Cazalet,
wouldn't be that old man when Scru-
ton comes out, would your"
But Cazalet showed that he could
hold his tongue when he liked, and his
grim look was not so legible as some
that had come and gone before. This
one stuck until Toye produced big
flask from his grip. and the talk shift
ed to less painful ground. 1t was the
last night in the Bay of Biscay, and
Cazaiet told how he had been in it a
fortnight on his way out by sailing
vessel. He even told it with consider
able humor, and hit off sundry passen-
gers of ten years ago as though they
had been aboard the German boat that
night and Toye drew him out about
the bush until the shadows passed for
minutes from the red-brick face with
the white-brick forehead
Il remember thinking would dig
for gold" said Cazalet That's all |
knew about Australia. But you can
have adventures of sorts If you go far
enough up-conntry for 'em: 1t still
pays to know how to use your fists
out there. I'remember once at bush
shanty they dished up such fruity
chops that said I'd fight the cook If
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-22

The simple quaker collar of organ
die, and the soft, pretty fichu of batiste
are just now enjoying high tide of
favor. There is something demure
and fine about them, with their little
sprays of embroidery. neat hemstitch-
ing or insertions and edging of mar
row lace. They add touch of quaint
and restful style to the frock that is
simply made and are almost always
becoming.
But the very thin woman must think
twice before adopting her neckwear,
no matter how appealing and fashion
able 1t may be. The angular figure is
much improved by styles that are high,
at the back and sides anyway. and
those that have very narrow "V'
shaped openings at the front, or 9TH
ers that are high all around. OF the
former styles there are many good ex-
amples and one of them is shown in
the picture above.
This collar consists OF a double
band of. organdie. having more or
less high turnover collar about the
ueck and pretty graduated rufile at
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-22

they'd send him up; and I'm blowed
If it wasn't fellow I'd been at school
with and worshiped as no end of a
swell at games! Potts his name was,
old Venus Potts. the best looking chap
in the school among other things; and
there he was, cooking carrion at
twenty-five bob week! Instead of
fighting we joined forces, got burr
cutting job on good station, then a
better one over shearing, and after
that | wormed my. way in as book
keeper, and my pal became one Of the
head overseers. Now we're our own
bosses with share in the show. and
the owner comes up only once a year
to see how things are looking"
Il hope he had daughter" said
Toye. land that you're going to marry
her, if you haven't yet?"
Cazalet laughed. but the shadow had
returned. mo. left that to my pal, .
he said. HE did that all rightl''
= Then l advise you to go and do
likewise" rejoined his new friend with
geniality impossible to take amiss,
Il shouldn't wonder. now, if there's
some girl you left behind you"
Cazalet shook his head. "None who
would look on herself in that light
he interrupted. It was all be said
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-10-22

strips about two inches wide and
three inches long; moisten with
cream, sprinkle with sugar, dot over
with butter and bake in a shallow pan,
not allowing the pieces to touch.
Stuffed Potatoes.-Bake the sweet
potatoes, and then cut small hole in
the side, scoop out the potato and sea-
son well with salt, butter, and gen.
erous quantity of cream, a half tea
spoonful of sugar and the beaten
whites of two eggs. Refill the skins
and set in the oven for few min
utes. Serve hot.
Southern Pudding.-To two cupfuls
of mashed sweet potato add the
yolks of four beaten eggs, two pints
of milk, half cupful of sugar, and
a teaspoonful of cinnamon; stir in
the whites beaten stiff and turn into
buttered baking dish to bake. Serve
with or without sauce.
Sweet Potato Souffle.-To one cup
full of mashed sweet potato add two
cupfuls of cream, half cupful Of
sugar, pinch of salt, half teaspoon
full of nutmeg and cinnamon and two
teaspoonfuls Of lemon juice; cook in
a double boiler for q minutes; add
the beaten yolks of four eggs, cook
two minutes; fold in the stif1y beat
en- whites. Fill patty shells with this
mixture and place in the oven to
brown
Potato cakes.-Take a cupful of
shortening, add two cupfuls of sugar,
four tablespoonful of grated choco-
late, one teaspoonful of cinnamon. nut
meg and cloves, mixed; one cupful of
raisins, one-half capful of sweet milk.
two cupfuls of flour, sifted with two
teaspoonfuls Of baking powder; one
teaspoonful of salt. and a tablespoon
full of vanilla. one cupful of chopped
walnuts Bake in two loaves in a
slow oven one hour.
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Nu11. now sa0

Nobody will deny that the actual
necessities of human life are simple.
Add a scanty article of clothing and
a club to the menage of one of the
larger apes in a zoo. give him fire
along with fis rations. and the needs
of primitive man are supplied. Three
four days of hunger in an open boat
will bring the most highly civilized
man to accept with avidity food that
that ape would reject. The,matter of
requirements is not an exact science
it is altogether dependent upon the
point of view Exchange.
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each side. The ruffie is edged with
narrow ciuny lace, and tiny pearl but
tons are added to the band at one side
by way of further decoration. This
collar fills out the slender neck and
at the same time sets close to it. The
ruffies also improve fiat chest and
add the charm of daintiness and fresh
ness which it is the part of organdie
and lace to play.
Many new collars have been de-
signed for the holidays and among
them everyone may expect to find q
collar adapted to her own style.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
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CHAPTER u.
Second sight.

Southampton Water was an orna-
mental lake dotted with fairy lamps.
1t was a midsummer night, tagging a
whole season behind its fellows. But
already 1t was so late that the English
passengers on the Kaiser Fritz had
abandoned ali thought of catching the
last train to London.
They tramped the deck in their
noisy, shining, shore-going boots; they
appreciation of the nocturne in blue
stippled with green and red and count
less yellow lights. But Achilles in his
tent was no more conspicuous absen-
tee than Cazalet in his cabin as the
Kaiser Fritz steamed sedately up
Southampton Water.
He had finished packing; the. state
room floor was impossible with the
baggage that Cazalet had wanted on
the five-weeks' voyage. There was
scarcely room to sit down, but in what
there was sat Cazalet like soul in
torment. All the vultures of the night
before. of his dreadful dream, and of
the poignant "reminiscences to which
his dream had led, might have been
gnawing at his vitals as he sat there
waiting to set foot once more in the
land from which bitter blow had
driven him.
Yet the bitterness might have been
allayed by the consciousness that he,
at any rate. had turned it to account
1t had been, indeed, the making of
him; thanks to that stern incentive,
even some of the sweets of deserved
success were already his. But there
was no hint of complacency in GAIA
let's clouded face and heavy attitude.
His face was pale, even in that tor
rid zone between the ATTITUDES protect
ed in the bush by beard and wide
awake. And he jumped to his feet as
suddenly as the screw stopped for the
first time. The same thing happened
again and yet again, as often as ever
the engines paused before the end.
Cazalet would spring up and watch his
stateroom door With clenched fists and
haunted eyes. But 1t was some long
time before the door flew open, and
| then slammed behind Hilton Toye.
Toye was In a state of excitement
even more abnormal than Cazalet's
nervous dependency. which indeed 1t
prevented him from observing. 1t was
instantaneously clear that Toye was
astounded. thrilled. almost triumphant.
but as yet just drawing the line at
that. A newspaper fiuttered in his
hand.
"Second sight?" he calculated, as
though it were the night before and
Cazalet still shaken by his dream. q
guess you've got it in full measure.
pressed down and running over. AIr.
Cazaletl"
lT0 BE coNTINUEDD