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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
Accounting for What He Saw.

Accounting for What He Saw.
Yeast-I see dispatch from Biddi.
ford, Me-, says man went into his
garden today and found number Of
pansies in full mloom and of as bril-
liant coloring as in summer.
Crimsonbeak-And yet Maine is sup
posed to be dry state.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
Married in Alabama,

Pulaski.-Miss Grady May Speare
Just out Of fashionable boarding
school, visited Athens, Ala, and was
married to M. Roundtree, travelling
salesman for Nashville firm, witt
headquarters In Pulaski.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
Neutral.

What side do you favor in this
European war;"
I'm neutral"
What do you mean by that"
'T'm not going to tell which side ]
favor"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
says Million Too High.

Shelby County has paid million
dollars more taxes in the last ten years
than 1t should have paid" declared
Thomas R. Preston Of Chattanooga, in
testifying before the state tax COM
mission. AT the same time," he con-
tinued, "the small counties nave not
paid enough" Mr.. Preston was argu-
ing for equality in assessment.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
Chief Deputy.

Jonas T. Amis of Columbia, United
States marshal for Middle Tennessee,
appointed John C. Adamson of Nash
vile his chief office deputy. Mr.. Adam
son is supervisor of elections of David
son county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
To BANKING DEPARTMENT.

Operation of the blue sky" law OF
Tennessee will be taken nom the state
department and given to the banking
department, according to Senator Ash
croft, chairman of the subcommittee
having these matters in charge. The
law requires corporations and compa-
MES to be absolutely bona fide before
being permitted to enter the state.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
WhIttlnaton for Senate.

Hon. w. NJ. Wilmington, one OF the
leading members of the bar in Green
wood, and Of this state, has made his
formal announcement as an aspirant
Tor the senatorship to the state senate
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
ELIXIR BABEK A GOOD TONIC

And Drives Malaria Out of the system.
"Your tBabek' acts like magic have given
1t to numerous people in my parish who were
suffering with chills, malaria and fever. rec.
commend 1t to those who are sufferers and In
need of good tonic"-Rev. s. Szymanowski,
Elixir Babek, so cents, all druggists or by
Parcels Post, prepaid, from Kloczewski d Co..
Washington, d. O.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
DRAINAGE Contract Awarded.

N. C. McGinnis & Co., Of Corinth
landed another drainage contract in
Alcorn county, when the board of drain
age commissioners awarded the con.
tract for the cutting Of Chambers
creek canal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

Ask your dealer for the free book
let, Useful Hints for Horse Owners
issued by G. G. Hanford Mfg. Co., SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, manufacturers Of Han
ford's Balsam of Myrrh. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
To Conduct Revival.

Jackson.-Rev. ]. E. Thacker Of Nor.
folk, Va, began an evangelistic service
at the First Presbyterian church. Mr..
and Mrs. George Fisher, singers, will
assist him.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
Fatal Burning.

Brownsville, Tenn.-Mrs. Jesse San.
ders, IS, was burned to death in her
home here while drying skirt that
had been cleaned with gasoline before
an open fire.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
Secretly to Mayor Howse.

The Nashville city commission elect
ed Madison Wells, secretary to Mayor
Howse, to be city Judge, succeeding
Judge Killen. Mr.. Wells goes in under
q change in the charter
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
Really Only Needed One.

Recruiting Sergeant can't enlist
you, my good man; you have only one
eye.
Patriotic Scotsman = Hoots! that
disna matter. Ye've tae shut ae ee
whin yer shootin' onywey."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

Very little else provokes a proud
woman like the pride of some other
proud woman.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
Thla One.

Germany seems to have mania
for embroiling the other nations"
Yes; this time Il Is Ru-mania."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

A word to the wise is said to be
sufficient-but did you ever notice
how many words people use in talking
to you?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

Those who are born great soon be-
gin shriveling. -Deseret News.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

Clarksville.-The remains of Mrs
Thomas H. Smith, who died at Ma
rietta, Ca, were buried here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

France in the last fiscal year
bought from the United States 1,429
autos, valued at 1924, 100.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

Covington.-Mrs. Mary English, go
widow of the late Archer English, died
At her home near Beavers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
Obvious.

Maud--What makes Carol so dis.
liked?
Beatrix-She got the most votes for
being popular.-Life.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

Ever notice that the people who
are willing to share their dollar with
you never have dollar?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

The silk industry Of Italy is particu-
larly affected by the war, exports
having vitality increased.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
Their Value.

what is the chief use of diplo
matte posts?"
Il guess for international bitches. "
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

Give some people their pick ant
they'll proceed to pick flaws.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

MISUNDERSTANDING to report
OF Secretary Bum of the Manufacture
ers' Association there are % manu-.
facturers in Chattanooga doing an ex-
port business, principally to Central
and South America. The manufac.
turers report trade expansion to South
America increasing every week.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
The Riuht Wav.

The Right Way.
so Will quarreled with his wife
about mending his clothes?"
Eyes, but they patched 1t up"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

For calks use Hanford's Balsam
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19
Pleasant Relief.

Don't you love to wander out in
the country where the little lamb
kins play?"
"And the graphophones don't. You
bet"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

A square man never lacks circle
of friends.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-02-19

Notwithstanding to the records
the city collector of licenses and privi-
leges, rs authorized "jitney automo-
biles" are in operation in this city.
Recently they have been coming in at
ne rate of Is day.
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Girl Scouts.

Troop of Petworth has three now
members-Mary McKaig. Catherine Nc
Kaig and Eunice Hayden. Mrs Gregor
At the last meeting Of tho troop con-
gratulations were sent to the new
troop now forming in Petworth. Plans
are under way to enjoy another week
at camp this summer. Miriam East
burn is the color bearer for the COM
ing month. Helen Gleason. patrol
leader No. 8. has returned from trip
to Savannah. where she visited the
Girl Scouts in that city under Miss
in Washington. She has brought back
some good ideas. some of which will be
worked out in Troop s. Rita Eastburn
passed her second-c1ass test. The
meeting adjourned early. as most of
the girls and the captain wanted to at
tend the reception given to the pas
tor of the NJ. E. Church, where the
meetings are held. The girls gladly
Boy Scouts to meet with them, and
will receive instruction from this well
trained troop at the meeting.
Troop No. 1 held It's first-class and
tenderfoot examination Wednesday,
Martha Durham, Ruth Coleman, Kate
Page and Edith Moriss have passed the
the troop last Saturday $23 was cleared.
Yesterday Mrs. Rafter. Mrs. Wilcox.
Miss Putzki and other members of the
troop took scrubbing brushes and
brooms out to Sunf1ower Lodge to
clean up for the summer camp. An
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equally as well as he did tho minor
places. He is held in high esteem by
the medical officers as we'll as by the
enlisted personnel of the Field Hos
pital. Sergt. Davis term Of enlistment
will expire very shortly. and as his
time is now limited 1t is thought
doubtful II he will take on again.
When he steps down tho guard will
lose one of the best men in this branch
of the service.
Private (f1rst CLASSY Fred T. Byrne.
Field Hospital, is on furlough for three
months.
Private (nrst class) Eugene E. Byrne
is doing good work as company clerk
in the Field Hospital
There will be a school of instruction
for officers and on-commissioned Of
flcers of the sanitary troops of the
organized militia at Tobyhanna, Pa.
during the month of June, and 1t lie
thought that many OF the non-oommis-
stoned officers of the Field Hospital.
n. G. D. c.. will avail themselves OF
the opportunity to take this course.
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F.. Rink and First Glass Sergts. Lewis
c. Winters and Edward A Johnson.
Sergt Rink has been "A member OF tho
National Guard since before the Span
ish-Americsn war. and his long service.
as Capt. Terry stated. entities him to
the Leavenworth trip. lie has been
first sergeant of the Signal Corps COM
pany for the past five years. He is also
a Spanish war veteran
Serct. Winters is also an old member
of the National Guard. District Of Co
in Company ii of the 2a Regiment and
two eDlistments in the Signal Corps
company.
! Sergt. Johnson served a three-year
enlistment in the regular army, being a
member of Companies + and + of the
Signal Corps, his entire enlistment
being served In the Philippines. He
wears Philippine service badge.
Both Sergt. Winters and Serst. John
son are commercial photographers and
are well up on tho different codes.
and Sergt 7. A Reed have been select
ed to go in case it Is impossible for the
others to get away.
The party Will leave Washington
Tuesday night, June |. arriving IN
Leavenworth. June 6. The camp OF in
struction will last from June TO 10.
and the party VIII leave Leavenworth
on the return trip June L. reaching
Washington June ls.
Sergt. Bob Hurforth Is kept busy
these days issuing camp equipment
The arrangement OF his quarterInaster
stores has been the subject OF many
congratulations.
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delegations are to make another try
for 1t, and 1t Is understood that they
have asked to be heard again before
any decision is reached.
The members Of the Field Hospital.
having practically covered their win
ter course of instruction, their atten-
ton is now being directed toward the
coming annual encampment, which 1t is
thought will be held this year at Toby
hanna. Pa, where the m.litiamen Will
encamp with the regulars for a course
in field work for sanitary troops.
Private (frst class) William E. Smith
Field Hospital, is on furlough for three
months and is located in Pittsburgh.
Pa.
Sergt. Charles R. Davision. Field
Hospital. has been on furlough for
some time.
who held down the position of ward
master at the Virginia Beach camp,
has been honorably discharged on his
own application
There was much merriment in tho
quarters Of the Field Hospital last meet
ing night, and on inquiry it was found
that Private Johnnie Gigous had re-
turned
examination for non commissioned Of
flcers In the Field Hospital.
Sergt. ffirst class) Franklin P. Weller.
Field Hospital. who has had charge Of
the dispensary work for many years.
Is rounding out twenty-five years of
continuous service.
Sergt. (f1rst CLASSY II. P. Davis. top
sergeant of the Field Hospital. is an
other now serving in his twelfth year
of continuous service. whose term of
enlistment will shortly expire. Sergt.
Davis is considered one of the best in
formed on-commissioned officers on
military matters In the guard. He en-
listed in August. 1908. serving continu-
ously since that date, and has served
with distinction as duty sergeant,
quartermaster sergeant, mess sergeant
and top" .and it has been often said
there are few on-commissioned Of
f1cers In the organized militia that can
beat him at the game He is one of
the few men who study their Jobs, and
while holding down the positions OF
quartermaster and mess sergeant he
was never idle, always on the job with
large amount of information apper-
tanning to these subjects. He is an ex-
pert on paper work, and handles most.
If not all, for the Field Hopital. When
he was promoted to top sergeant, some
four or five years ago. the job sought
the man, and he has demonstrated the
fact that he can hold down this end
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au,te an Improvement. One day. prob
apiy ABOUT month ago some boys,
VINO saw no reason in walking around
' the !"enty,foot glen, which is sit
the spring. while they could walk
across II. felled tree over II, which
came IN mighty handy as q step saver
but this proved to be a little too
shaky' SO later a hand-rail was added.
which was almost as bad. Still anoth-
er log was added, yet it was not good
enough; but, as the saying goes,
W here there's will there's a way
The work was continued until lately
IT has been completed by covering it
useful.
Last Saturday several boys went to
the camp and succeeded in completing
of strenuous work
Last Monday the foundation of our
neadduarters was started. and by
Wednesday the four corner posts,
which We're brought in from Camp Ad-
olson. had been set, while five other
post holes and the foundation were
completed
1T has been discovered that the
money cleared from the minstrel show
Will not be enough to buv all the nee
essary material needed in the erection
OF our Headquarters. so some one sug-
gested a lawn party: which suggestion
is being considered
Troop II.
The minstrel and vaudeville show
given by the scouts of this troop was
great success. After various scout
activities had been demonstrated Mr..
Purity gave number of impersona-
lions and did a lightning-chang
stunt that received much applause.
Assistant Scoutmaster Fred Reed of
Troop II demonstrated fre-making.
R. r. Groome sang On the Amazon
&c. Cross and F. Reese We're the end
men in the minstrel show. Others who
took a prominent part were G. Oliveri
and c. Raum. The drum solos given
by Mr.. Kidwell of Troop "a and his
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That Would Fix That.
From the BOSTON Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript
Mrs. Youngwedd-well, dear, I've found
a fiat, and tho cars go right past the
door.
Youngw edd-Won't the noise OF the
electrics disturb your rest. my love-
Mrs. YounGwedd-Oh. the landlord
sured me that ] wouldn't mind il after
the first two nights, and you know. dear.
We can sleep the first two nights az
mothers.
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ing SUCH application mas renamed In
the same grade for the continuous
have been especially meritorious. may
be retired with the increased rank of
one grade, and shall. before being SO
retired, receive from the President of
the United States the commission of the
new grade"
The delay of the War Department in
retiring Gen. Harries and naming his
successor Is holding up. to some ex-
tent, the work of the local organiza-
ton at this, the busiest time of the
year. when all preparations are being
made for the annual encampment of
the organization.
One of the big matters which Is to be
settled, and which Gen. Harries seems
disposed to leave to his successor. Is
ment, but bigger still than the en-
campment is the question of the
amount of funds which the guard
will have at its disposal to apply to the
erty accounting are yet to be settled
with the War Department, and upon
this settlement depends the amount Of
money which the guard can use for its
encampment.
It ia practically certain now that the
LIST Battery, Field Artillery, will re-
turn to Tobyhanna again this year
for Joint encampment with the regu-
lars. Then, too, 1T Is also settled that
the Field Hospital and the Signal
Corps Company will go to Tobyhanna
for Joint encampments with the regu-
lars.
This would leave only the infantry
organizations, of which there are two
regiments of white troops and one bat
TALON of colored troops to be taken
care of. The expense of taking the in
fantry into camp will have to be borne
entirely by the local National Guard,
while the expense of taking the three
organizations to the Tobyhanna en-
campment will be borne by the War
Department.
Maj. Harry Coope. inspector general.
N. G. D. c., and Capt. E. NJ Nevils.
Quartermaster Corps, N. G. D. G.. have
been touring the country in the
Vicinity of ANNAPOLIS and along tho
Chesapeake bay looking at prospective
camp sites. One of the places which
they visited was Bay Ridge. one
time prominent pleasure resort. stu
ated on the Chesapeake bay and not
far from Annapolis.
However, the officers of the Quarter
master Corps have not yet settled upon
a site, and probably will not make a
report until the new commanding gen.
eral is named.
There are a number of places which
have been offered. and there is much
rivalry among various localities to OBJ
tain the encampment. Virginia Beach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-02
brother were among tho hits of the
evening"
Troop 81.

The boys of Troop 81. which was reg
istered March 20 last. are working hard
preparing for their second class exam
nation. which they hope to pass this
month. The troop started with nine
boys and now has thirteen enrolled
and is considering two applications.
Scoutmaster Morris has decided to
limit the troop to two patrols for this
season.
A base ball team has been organized
In connection with the troop and the
boys would like to meet other scout
teams averaging thirteen years on the
diamond any afternoon in the week at
o'clock.
For games address Earl Garrison,
captain. $50 Hobart place northwest.
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Troop No. II met Friday afternoon at
the home of the captain, Mrs. Norman
Jones. in Tenleytown. After the rou-
tine of the regular meeting semaphore
flags were made by the girls. Last
week a picnic to Great Falls was en-
joyed by the entire troop. An investi-
cation for a camping site was made
and it is likely that the troop will
camp out there for two weeks. This
troop has accepted an invitation to
meet Troop No. at Petworth next Fri
day night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-02

Booklover-Have you something for
light reading?
Librarian-Yes, ma'am. Here's the
gas company's annual report.-Buffalo
Express.
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Under the New Law.

From the Christian Register.
Miss Frocks has bought a birdless
hat" said Mrs. Cumso
ut might be called audubonnet,
might 1t mott" asked Mrs. Cawker.
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5l6Na%t:&Sq!T92Ss

Several members Of the company
turned UP at the armory last Sunday
and were fitted out with khaki uni
forms. The work of issuing the sum-
mer clothing will be carried on as
rapidly as possible. tho blue dress uni
forms being turned in until fall
Today. II the weather permits. a party
of signalmen will leave the armory
early in the morning for a practice
march, either into Virginia or Mary
land, where they will be given flag and
heliograph practice and practical in
struction in map reading and road
sketching. Capt. Terry will be in
charge. This is the first of several
trips planned for this summer, and it
Is hoped that a large number of men
will turn out.
Last Friday night Capt. Terry and
First Class Sergts. Winters and John
son visited the armory of the LIST Sep
arate Battalion and gave the members
of that organization instruction in flag
signaling. Both the four-foot flag
and the two-arm semaphore signals
were explained.
Capt. Terry announced last Tuesday
ficers selected to go to Fort Leaven-
worth for the camp Of instruction for
signal troops we're First Sergt. William
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-02

Troop Fl of Petworth met Tuesday
afternoon. Nine girls received tender
foot pins. Three new girls, Mildred
Appleby. Agnes McElroy and Eliza
beth Leaf. Joined the troop, which has
now seventeen members. The girls
were given instruction in bedmaking
by graduate nurse. A hike to Chain
bridge was enjoyed Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-02

other ice cream sale will be hold later
to raise the remaining $25 needed to
secure the summer bungalow camp at
Bradley Hills.
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ing to the work Of the National Guard
of the District Of Columbia In addi-
ton to clearing up some pending mat
tiers at National Guard headquarters in
The Star building. Gen. Harries was in
conference for some time with officials
of the War Department.
The request Of Gen. Harries for re-
tirement with the increased rank of
major general has been forwarded to
Judge Advocate General Crowder of the
United States Army for report as to its
legality.
Section 20 of the act creating the mi
litia Of the District of Columbia says,
in part, that an officer retired under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-02

. RIG. GEN. GEORGE H. HAIR
. RIES, commanding the District
of Columbia Militia. was in the
city last Thursday going over
a numher of matters pertaip-
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-11-05
TONASkET ITEMS,

The Hollowe'en dance given by the
Civic League last Thursday evening was
Il most successful affair. People were
present from even great distances, and
all feel that 1t was well worth the effort
of coming so far.
y Halloween masquerade party was
given at the parish house Friday evening
over 100 came in costume, and all showed
wonderful skill in their costuming. The
evening was spent in Halloween games,
and fortunes were told by witch. Re-
freshments of pop corn. apples and home
made candy were served.
The Guild of the Congregational COM
munity church met Thursday afternoon,
November 4, with Mrs Catin. Tea was
served.
The Kings Daughters of Loomis, have
invited the ladies of the Civic League to
meet with. them Saturday afternoon,
November 6.
The Chewiliken valley people have in
vited the residents of Tonasket to meet
with, them on November II for a Good
Roads Day."
The agricultural meeting held Novem-
Der 1st, under the auspices of the immi-
grafton department of the Great Northern
railway, was Il very great success. Both
the afternoon and evening meetings were
well attended Prof Thos. Shaw, agricul-
tural expert, Father Sherman, who is
looking for locations for colonies, A. j.
Hughes, county agrculturalist and +
Graham. immigration agent for the Great
Northern. were the speakers