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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
Bis of Bylay By Luf1e McLssi0e 0opyrikltr 7ef6s the Cincinnati
 Enquirer
m Lake NicLui1e
LuISe McLuke Sayss

Luke McLuke Sayss
 The man who says he never has, any fights with his wife is not always liar. He may be bachelor.
 A woman will put In ten years in cussing out an ornery thirty cent nus band. But the day a trolley car or an automobile hits him and kills him she discovers that he was paragon of vir- tue and values him at $30,O0O.
 Nobody loves fat man. But at that he is as popular as a skinny woman.
 When daughter has company for din- ner she tries to impress the company with her refinement by saying s'cawn't'' and s.shawn't.'' But father keeps right on giving a sword swallowing exhibi- tion with his knife and winds up by drinking his coffee out of his saucer just as if there was no such animal as refinement.
 No man objects to being chased by a woman unless she happens to be his wife.
 An orator can spout for four hours and imagine that he had said lot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.

who is to. blame is disputed post the legal warning of the meeting. The fact that the tax rate ordinarily is fixed at the annual borough meet ing means that probably a special meeting will be called soon to handle this detail of the borough business. Yet there are some voters who nain- tain that this procedure will not be strictly legal.
 Charles E. BeardsIey. the borough clerk, disclaims responsibility for the lack of notice for the annual meet ing. He says it is unjust to tax him with negligence, for the charter di- yides the responsibility for the post ing of the notice among a number of the officials, and in no way directly puts it up to him.
 MT. Beardsley resents the inplica- ton that he absented himself from his usual haunts when the voters, on the morning of May 4, sought him He claims to have been at his home.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
AIRF D
tspeoaa1 to the F'arrnero

Fairmelds May Little hope is held for the recovery of Patrick sD'HsTss who ss an1icted with a violent net 1ousness several q ays ago here He Is i'll with another mall adv and he will be operated upon in an attempt to save his lie.
 OHaraL was taken to. the -MacF ar land sanltaliun after he first be- came ill There he developed. an other illness and ha was taken this morning tdk the GaIan MQapitaT in
 There Is w1despread belief that soBerating a lawn mower is a glprious form Of athletic exercise for every one else.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
Strong comfortable couch hammock $5l

Don't want to boast74 But you may look long time without finding such hammock at the price
 The spring, set in wooden frame, is of National spring webbing It has enough strength it doesn t give too much flexible enough to be comfortable
 The mattress is covered with denim ends and wind shield of stout duck.
 Chains for hanging it are part of the outfit Price complete is $5.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
Voile andkerehiefs
 are new and dainty.
Guaranteed wringers
 at saving of S1

One of the items among the Home Needs at special price is fairly representative of all.
 Guaranteed wringers; strong, firm and new pattern $s.5O.
 These are wringers that sell usually at $45o. Gould d saving be planer than this one of dolar2
 Bsse $225 carpet sweepers are $1.85; soc trunbers 36c dozen virewoud 12c garden hose is 9c foot: yellow soc mixing bowls there many many such things. time for the house-keeper. Fourth roor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
TOWN BOROUGH AFFAIRS STILL ARE
 BADLY lNvOLv WE'D
Officials Disclaim Individual Responsibility for Failure
 to Gall Meeting.
Especial to the Farmer ,

Newtown, May 7-zof1cia1s of the Newtown borough government are disclaiming responsibility for the un- usual situation which has grown out of the fact that the annual borough meeting, which under the borough charter should have been held on May 4. has not been convened
 Failure to have the meeting was due to the neglect of someone-and d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
Nice union slits, 69c.
seoona floor.

Soft fine light un1on suits that women will find a guar antee of comfort.
 Mercerised cotton, tight knee. yoke finished with silk ribbon.
 or extra interest because of extra value.#69c.
 Black fiber silk stockings have very much the appearance of genuine silk. even to luster, They wear welI.-35c.
 Left aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
DIED

SEEK9Iz1S Hs in thi city, May 6. 191F. Ehzabeth A Sweeney.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at fhe resi- idence of her sis ter Mrs M McC1oakeys No. 100 Gregory street on Monday, May 1 0, at 8:SO a. m, and from Sacred Heart church at m-, with so1- ean high mass InteTmenf St. MichaeFs cemetery. R7 b. KENNEY-In thds city. May G. S15s. John H. Kenneys aged 57 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the 1nortua1sy chapel of August 6. Baker. 1297 Stratford avenue, on Satur day morning at S30 and mass at St. Eharles church at g a. m- Internent in family plot St- Michael ceme- 0sDONM ELI IlIr-In this city, May g., 1915 Julia As widow fof David OsDonneH
 Friends are invited 10 attend the funeral at her late residence No s 4 James street, on Saturday, May 8 at s:3O a. m. and from St Au- g11stiness church at g a. na-,s with AEichaePs cemetery. R 6 b@ ! E7EzN CH-In Stepney. 9onn-s May 1915s Frances Frene1s aged I Q years months.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home, Stepney, on Saturday, 8th inst, at 2s30 o'clock D. m. Burial in Etepney cemetery. R 6fb@p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
Blue serge is boys favorite


 All seasons are alike to the boy with a blue serge suit; he knows that his suit is OK.
 Ready this minute -serges Of sum mer weight that boys will get into with speed and satisfaction. True Blue serge. Norfolk coats with patch pockets
 Being Double-service suits. they have two pairs of trousers. s5 and to $1o.
 One special member of the family has one pair blue and one pair white serge trousers.-$6.
 For wear with any of the blue serge coats on special occasions of summer: white duck trousers, soc and 75c; white serge, $150.
 Front basement
 LaGrecque drawers
 of new models.
 They 've succeeded in making these new drawers even prettier than the beau ties of last season. i Simple Iinea, fine tailoring. dainty trimming.
 The trimming is often imported em- broidery or lace. Sometimes enbroid- cred medallions are used with real ar tistic taste.
 Sizes 2s to SC waist,s1 to s. l Second hoor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
No shirt at $1.5O quite equals Y orke.

Yorke shirts are clever pattern.
 They fine cloth, They tailored so they f1tbut they haven't a bit of extra cloth to bunch up and bother
 Splendid white madras plain or with woven stripe, white madras with combination stripes in color Fancy patterns with either soft stiff cuffs, $l5O Ri of door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07

rsw York May Eserween Jack atns 4sdppex myssez4es. bomb ezplos-; ork police are kept on the jump. these days Opinion IS divided as to, those who were to blame for the nza1sIfinss of the xonx county courthouse. Some say that anar- chisfs p1nupas 4ha boxza5 while others aeclara that white slayers are 10 blazna Bronx county officials have been very vigorous In ther pssuaecu- lion of HTh1ta aaarers The two maen pictured ss Ankonio deI Gard1os a ehoeaaker, ana Alphonse sAEorettl a sEonenaason. were arrested In the crowd that gathered in the vicinity of the courthouse just after the ex-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
Rubber-so1e shoes
 give men ease.

There's than their snap to recommend rubber sole shoes to young They give and comfort. feels that he can walk miles and never get tired Red rubber and white-with the white little the cIeverer
 Low shoes and regular, and black leather white buck $3 $4 and $5
 doro:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07

Slams pavilion, wlh :ch was trans ported in 15O,o0O separate pieces from Bangkok, was dedicated at the Pan- ama-Paciflc Exposition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07

] All lines placed on the sunken sub-
 marine F-4 in Honolulu again part
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
Memo Week
Special corset, $3.

! < 4 Memo Week Is celebrated by the offering of a special corset-a Memo thoroughly in tune with the fashions of today, made of fabric that usually goes only into $5 cor sets, and selling at $3.
 'Tis a self-reducing model with no outside straps, light but very firm and comfort able.
 1t is claimed to be a great restorer of the figure which has been changed through the wearing of 1ow-bust or toplesss corsets.
 This is Memo Week. It ends Saturday.
 Second floor.
 voile handkerchiefs
 are new and dainty.
 Around the little square of fine voile is a narrow dainty edge of color. l Good taste: novelty. beantv.--a | three are present. I Ones favorite color is almost surely included among the various borders 1-25c-
 1 centtr aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07

Farmer Want Ads. 1c a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07

FOR SAIsE-F9fgh grade upright piano, Al condition Low price Several pieces of furniture. Cook stove, with hot water back. Good baker. Side board, steel bed, springs and mattress. Call 6 to 9 76 Sum mer St. dSp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07

It takes mighty-good woo1en and mighty expert tail bring make suit with lining that will stand up They're here
 Some quarter-lined, made with so little lining it seems though they didn't have any. Just narrow lining the shoulders every other part finished coat could be turned inside o without creating riot Wonderful comfort insurers Sure yictors in tht fight with hot weather Light weight, of course. Either light or dark o color. Varsity the other models that are making sucl hit with Bridgeport men,
 Prices start at $15; greatest variety at
 $2O to $25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07
TOWLAND'S

ntrances aeet stress
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07

Farmer Want Ads. one Oent 5 V7oE1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07

BARTENDER, Irish. 2s years, wish es position, six months city experi- ence. good city references Irish, I'll East Main St. R 6 d*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07

TO RENT-Upper 6 room flat witI electricity. Enquire 1172 Parl Ave. Phone 29s1- R d*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07

FOR SALE-A good piece Of Main ss5ts pFeperty,s well located for inn Trovene ents D. R. whitney, 1025
 Main bso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-07

PLAYER PIANO $150, used pianos, Mansfield, Bayer: Chopin, $50 up. S Es Lee Piano Co., s4 Cannon St. R bsp
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
A SAVING TO TAXPAYERS.

1t is stated that the taxpayers of
Polk county, Iowa, in which Des
Moines is located, will save $4,000
by the closing of saloons Since the
many thirst parlors have closed their
doors and paid off their help the
courts have taken semivacation."
says the Des Moines Capital. Inc
briate and insane asylums have taken
down the Standing Room Only signs
and report that business Is falling OF
something fierce The levy for the
state institution fund has been re-
duced for the first time in the history
of Polk county. Last year the levy
was mill. Now 1t is 8 mills, differ.
ence Of 2 mills. The levy for court
expense has been reduced 8 mills.
Last years figure was 3 mills. This
year 1t Is 81 mills. The net reduc-
ton for the two funds amounts to half
mill or $4,000.
County officials explain the reduc-
ton in the court expense levy by the
fact that dry conditions have greatly
reduced the number of cases. When
the saloons were running on all six
cylinders. big percentage of cases
were of the intoxication variety With
the saloons running full blast, the
county derived revenue of $4,000.
Taxpayers are now saving $4,000
with the bars out of business only
nine months"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
WHAT is THE MATTER?

AS one state after another outlaws
the drink traffic the astonished liquor
men ask. Whats the matter, any
way?" That question is easily an
swered. The thing that's all wrong Is
liquor itself, and the people are find
ing it out. The dispensary plan; the
high license plan; the government
owned saloon; the family liquor store;
Sunday closing; early closing; strict
supervision; adjustment of free
lunch. music. tables and games; the
system of having only one saloon to
so many population; local OPTIONAL
of these are mere suhterfuges. They
are quack remedies. They do not go
to the root of the evil which is liquor
Nself. The only cure for the liquor
evil is the complete prohibition of its
manufacture and sale in the whole ma
tion.-Kansas City MOI Times.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
CALOMEL S|CKENS! IT SALNATES!
DON'T STAY BILIOUS, CONST|PATED
Guarantee Dodsons Liver Tone" win Give You the Best Liver
and Bowel Cleansing You Ever Had-Dont Lose Days Work.

Calomel makes you sick; you lose a
days work Calomel is quicksilver
and 1t salivates; calomel Injuries your
liver.
II you are bilious, feel lazy, sluggish
and all knocked out. II your bowels
are constipated and your head aches
or stomach is sour. just take a spoon.
full Of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone
instead OF using sickening. salivating
calomel. Dodson's Liver Tone is real
liver medicine. You'll know 1t next
morning because you will wake up
feeling fine. your liver will be work.
Ing. your headache and dizziness gone.
your stomach will be sweet and your
bowels regular. You will feel like
working. You'll be cheerful; full of
vigor and ambition.
Your druggist or dealer sells you a
50-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
Survey of Education.

Survey of Education.
Under the supervision Of the fed.
eral government an educational sur.
vey for Tennessee will be made in
the near future.
Some time ago Prof. Sheriff.. state
superintendent of public instruction,
asked DIR. P. P. Claxton, commission.
er of the United States educational
department, II he would undertake
such a work in this state, and the an
swer was that he would take great
pleasure in inaugurating the survey.
provided the school authorities of the
state authorized it.
This information was communicated
to the state board of education, and
at a recent special session an invita-
ton was authorized to be sent to DR..
Claxton to undertake the work. DR..
Claxton accepted the proposition, and
stated to the board that the work
would be commenced Immediately.
Under this survey 1t is hoped to as,
certain the qualifications OF teachers,
the number of years they have taught,
their ages, the character of school
buildings in use, the percentage of IL
literacy in the state, etc. The educa-
tional department of the government
viii send its own force here to do the
work, and will be assisted in the un-
dertaking by all the normal schools of
the state and the George Peabody
School for Teachers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
RECOGNIZED DEBT TO MICE
Mr.. Growcher Grateful That He Didn't
Have to Partake of the
WEIGH Rabbit.

Yep" said Mr.. Growcher, nothing
was made In vain. Everything that
earth produces may serve some useful
purpose 1a sc: can only and out what
lit il. There is whole lot to think
about In that story of the mouse
who gnawed the net for the captured
lion"
"Mebbe there u.s. replied his wife.
But I'm willing to bet that was the
only kind and considerable mouse
known to the animal kingdom"
You are wrong. Have you forgot.
ten that Welsh rabbit party we at.
tended last night"
Yes. But there wasn't any Welsh
rabbit?"
And as result we are all comfort
able and happy today instead of be-
ing miserable and dyspeptic. And we
owe II all to the fact that few kind.
hearted mice sneaked around during
the afternoon and ate up the cheese"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
ONE ON THE OLD SQUIRE
chiId's Misconstruction that Must
Have Been In Slight Degree
Disconcerting.

The kindly old squire was giving a
little treat to the village school chill.
dren. After supper he stepped on to
the platform and announced. with q
beaming smile:
Now. | am going to perform GER
tain actions, and you must guess what
proverb they represent. The boy or
girl who succeeds first will receive
q quarter"
That did It. Instantly Instantly every eye
was fixed on him,
First of all the old gentleman lay
down on the platform. Then one man
came forward and tried in vain to lift
him. Two others came to his aid,
and between them they raised the
squire, who was rather portly.
The actions were meant to repre
sent the motto, Union is strength. "
When they had finished, the squire
stepped forward and asked If any child
had solved the puzzle.
At once grub5y hand shot up and
an eager voice squeaked:
LET sleeping dogs lie
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
CAPITAL AND LABOR BENEFIT.

when the BrunSwick-Balke-Coll
der company some time ago announced
its intention of disseminating the man
ufacture of bar fixtures, because there
was no longer demand for them
since prohibition had closed so many
saloons. the liquor press sent up a
howl declaring that prohibition had
thrown hundreds of men employed by
this company out of work. Investiga-
ton has shown, however. that the
company had received immense orders
for Edison monograph cases and SIM
liar work and that not one man has
been discharged as a result for the
diversion of the work into different
channels. Not only this, but 1t is
asserted that tho number of men en-
ployed will be increased rather than
diminished, and the change is general
ly considered by business men OF Du-
buque as favorable to the labor mar
ket.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
State Poly School Plans.

At called meeting Of the state
board of education in the governors
office, the committee appointed to for
mualte plans for the Cookeville State
Normal and Polytechnic School sub
mitted its report, which was adopted.
The new school will cost the state $780,
900, while the people of the city of
Cookeville itself are giving $4,000.
making the total to be spent on the
new school s145,000.
The building given by Cookeville
will be remodeled at cost of $4,000
and will be used as the administration
building. Two dormitories viii be
built, one for the boys and the other
for the girls, at cost of $4,000 eac<
Contracts will be let at once and work
will begin as soon as possible.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
THE NEWEST REMEDY FOR
BACKACHE. RHEUMATISM AND DROPSY

Kidney, Bladder and Uric Acid trou-
bles bring misery to many. When
the kidneys are weak or diseased.
these natural filters do not cleanse
the blood sufficiently. and the poisons
are carried to all parts Of the body.
There follow depression. aches and
pains. heaviness, drowsiness. irrita-
bility, headaches, chilliness and rheu-
matism. In some people there are sharp
pains in the back and loins. Distressing
bladder disorders and sometimes obsti-
nate dropsy. The uric acid sometimes
forms into gravel or kidney stones.
When the uric acid affects the muscles
and Joints 1t causes lumbago, rheuma.
tism, govt or sciatica. This is the time
to send DR.. Pierce. Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo. N. Y, 10c for large trial pack
age of "Anuric"
During digestion uric acid IL alb
sorbed into the system from meat
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26

eaten. and even from some vegetables.
The poor kidneys get tired and back.
ache begins. This Is good time to
take "Anuric," the new discovery Of
DIR. Pierce for Kidney trouble and Back
ache. Neglected kidney trouble Is
responsible for many deaths, and In
surance Company examining doctors
always test the water Of an applicant
before policy will be issued. Have
you ever set aside q bottle of water
for twenty-four hours? A heavy sedi-
ment or settling sometimes indicates
kidney trouble. II you wish to know
your condition send a sample OF your
water to DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel.
Buffalo, N. Y, and describe symptoms.
1t will be examined without any ex-
pense to you, and DR.. Pierce or his
staff will inform you truthfully.
Anuric is now for sale by dealers, In
SOC pck'gs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
sunset Gun.

Paragraph 2l0 Of the Regulations Of
the United States army reads: at
posts supplied with ordnance and with
ammunition for the purpose morn.
ing and evening gun will be fired
daily at reveille and retreat" As the
hsg is run up at ssnrise and down at
sunset simultaneously with the firing
of the gun, it is probable that salute
to the flag is intended.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
4auoR TRAFFIC. AND FARMER.

II all the distilleries and breweries
we're closed the farmers market for
corn would not be affected. The liquor
traffic uses less than ~ per cent of
the FIVE leading grain crops OF the
land.
For every bushel of grain used by
the breweries and distille-ies more
than forty-four and three-ffths bush.
els are used for legitimate purposes
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
Only Once.
DO you see the man."
Yes. ! see the man."
What Is he doing?"

DO you see the man."
Yes. see the man."
What is he doing?"
He is h!e %w!..::s his fingers. jumping
up and down and acting in such way
that his wife looks at him in aston
ishment and fear. There, he has
kicked over two chairs, torn down
the lace curtains and made a rush for
the Kitchen
But has the man gone crazy all of
a sudden?"
oh. no: he was hunting for a col
lar button and picked up his wife's
red-hot curling tongs in an absent
way. Lots of husbands do that -
once. He won't speak to her for the
next three days, but he will not dic
of his injuries, and the experience
may do him good"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
SERMON ON TEMPERANCE.

Perhaps Kitchener, being an Irish
man, was in the congregation when the
priest gave the sermon on temperance
which ended with the Impressive
words: Drink is the ruin o the coun-
thry. IT'S drink that steals your
wages. 'Tis drink that makes We beat
your wives. IT'S drink that makes ye
shoot at your landlord, and tbs drink
that makes ye miss him."-The indie
pendent
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
Eor pomestIc Animals.

Horses, cattle and sheep are liable
to sores, sprains. gals. calks. kicks,
bruises and cuts, and Hanfords Bal.
sam or Myrrh Is the standard remedy
for such cases. When YOU consider
how valuable your stock is, having the
Balsam always on hand for them Is 9
CHEAP form OF insurance. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
WEST vlRclNIA,s STAND.

West Virginia." asserts ComIiis
sioner Fred o. Blue in recent inter-
view, will never again permit the le-
galized sale Of alcoholic beverages.
and will never again enter into part
nership with the liquor business.
I'VE will never go back to it for the
purpose of raising revenue and it is
an insult to the intelligence Of our
people to suggest It"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
Stewards optimism,

Gamaliel Bradford says that Sew
ards splendid. energetic. triumphant.
imaginative optimism" is perhaps his
greatest merit and surest claim to the
affection of posterity. This optimism
Seward effectively summoned up In
one striking sentence: "The improva-
bility of our race is unlimited"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-11-26
fnnnortant 10 Mothers
Quite Likely.

Il can't understand it." said the
fair customer in the shoe store. You
say these are No. As, and they pinch
dreadfully. The pair ! had before
were threes, and they never gave me
any trouble"
Perhaps the threes were marked
down." suggested the salesman.