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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07

knocked that invincible Alternately
out Of the box in the second inning.
Then they substituted the great strong
armed Shy Browder. He, too, met
the same fate, Next they put in
Wisdom Alternately, and with all his
wisdom, power and control be lasted
like June frost. Then as a last re-
sort they put in the great DR.. Carter,
and he lasted until the eighth, when
the bunch declared they had played
nine. Simply shot all to pieces and
so confused they did not know when
the game was over, and did not want
any more of the sting the weanlings
were handing them. You see they
had the wrong harness on Reeder last
week and this time he came out in a
positioa that he was equal to in every
emergency, in fact he missed no
chance to any old bachelor that came
his way. And at bat he was wonder:
hit every time at bat, and one time
he got his hair rubbed the wrong way
and took sUipe at one of Ahernathl's
big out curves and landed it on safe
ground, got two bags and drove two
weanIings home.
Then little Jimmy Ammons steps up
and takes a swi9e just as he liked to,
getting one two Dagger and one three
baqger. Oh, If was awful!
And when Earl S lies came bat he
chose to take a swipe at one Of the
wonderful out shoots handed him by
reserved Dr. Carter and knocked il
cut into the dangerous ground COW
cred by the high salaried Charles Par
IRISH, who started after it with great
hope and confidence, but he got his
legs crossed and fell down, while
Stiles trotted home and stopped, but
could have gone much further had he
deemed 1t necessary, as they had not
got the ball into the dilmond when
he got home and was telling his
brother weaulings how easy it was.
That fat hey, Roscoe Alexander,
also chose to take punch at one or
two of the cheap deliveries, although
those wild pitchers had him scared
until he lost part Of his surplus flesh.
Our weanlings played good in the
field, too. Matthew Bigger felded
left like he was drawing as much
salary as Parrish; Reeder never let
one roll away; Poorman got couple
Of difficult high flies, in fact they all
put up a good game.
These games are becoming inter-
esting. We ought all go out and see
Baby Stiles, about as big as two mice,
catching all those fast high, low, in
and out shoots and never let one get
away, then get up and knock three
Dagger; see Forrest Hendrix dropping
the easy ones, Charles Parrish fall
down, Tully Hamilton getting one hit,
Alternately falling and knocking foul,
Sam Freeman doing high-class in
center field. AZ
When the game is called next week
let's all go and see it and give our
encouragement to our weanlings, also
the old bachelors, and see who plays
the best ball.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07

I. F. Peck, commissioner of
agriculture, and G. R. White, State
veterinarian, hav issued an order
effective May 18th, permitting
stock of any kind to and from
Tennessee, which was forbidden
on account Of the mouth and foot
disease, provided such shipments
are made in accordance with Fed
eral government regulations.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07
About /" Talks TO Farmers.

For almost four years talks to
Farmers has been a feature in the
most progressive weekly newspapers
in Tennessee. That they have been
appreciated by the readers has been
evidenced by the thousands of letters
from farmers from every section of
the State expressing their apprecia-
ton.
When it was known that there
would be change in the Department
of Agriculture, a deluge Of letters
poured in from farmers and newspaper
men wanting to know how they were
to continue to secure the service. The
Sunday Magazine Section of the daily
papers gave me the suggestion. A
plan was worked out and submitted
to the weekly papers in Tennessee
and the border counties of Kentucky,
Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi to
furnish them farmers magazine
section for their paper to contain
from l6 to 20 pages, covering the
subjects the farmers and live stock
raisers are interested in. local in
character, and plainly and practically
treated.
The plan was presented to the
weekly papers and contracts were
made with them for the use of the
section. The first issue goes out the
| first week in May, and will have cir
culation as follows, in the States
named: Tennessee, 64,850; Kentucky,
l14,600; Alabama, 1886; Georgia,
! $3.50; Mississippi, 1850, making a
total circulation of l02,6G5.
The first issue will reach the read
ers the first week in May through the
weekly papers. want to say here
that any weekly newspaper that has
featured Talks to Farmers" can Sc
cure this service for their readers.
We want to reach the farmers and
we are certainly gratified to know
that we make our initial bow to over
half million readers.
Just here | want to say that few
have criticised the publicity methods
Of the Department under my direc-
ton. Those who have read what has
appeared in the papers from the De-
partment are able to judge whether
our object was seeking personal noto-
riety or the dissemination of practical,
helpful information.
Much Information valuable to the
farmer has been accumulated. He
needs it and is entitled to it. Every
body is benefited by its dissemination
and practical application by farmers.
Having provided the plan for con-
tinuing the work on the broader and
more satisfactory arrangement, this
will close the Talks to Farmers" q
work in which | have taken much
pleasure and interest. 1t has placed
the writer in close touch with nearly
100000 farmers in Tennessee, and it
will be my pleasure to serve them in
the broader field now opening.
7. F. PECK,
Commissioner of Agriculture.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07

DR.. Blacks Eye Water contains no
poison, is painless and harmless, and
guaranteed to cure sore eyes in people,
horses and dogs. A bottle will be sent
by mail onreceipt of price, 25c. Address:
J. R. Black Medicine Co., Manufac-
turers, Kennett, Mo. For sale by all
druggists.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07

Who would have thought that
the Independent would ever say
Ex-Gov. Patterson is the best
man in Tennessee for U. S. Sem
ator! Paul, converted, was Chris
tianities mouth piece. Patterson,
converted, is the champion for
the Tennessee home and the
cause of universal prohibition
and is needed in the u. S. Senate.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07

If the Germans were evenly
matched in number and resources
with the. allies, they would whip
the whole push, but they are too
nearly bottled up to win out.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07
Sunday School Convention.

The First District Sunday School
Convention will be held at Friend
ship, a few miles west of Ramer,
the fourth Sunday in May.
Everybody invited.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07
This is Villas Week and he is
still hopeful Of being President Of
the curse-ridden republic on our
south.

The present war is costing Eng
land $40, 800, 900 a. day. A few
minutes of that before breakfast
would tickle us.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-05-07

Gov. Rye vetoed the Bowers, or
anti-hanging, bill Tuesday even
ing. 1t is claimed he should not
have waited so long.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
INVESTIGATE CHARGE
OF SELLING LIQUOR
TO L,ANSE RED MEN.

Assistant Attorney General James
A. Greene, Of Lansing, arrived in
L'Anss Monday to investigate charges
made by Clarence T. johnson, special
officer Of the Department Of the Inter
ior ut Warrington, against several cit
ixens and politicians for furnishing IL
quor to the Indians to gain their votes
at the last spring election, when state
and township officers were elected, I'M di-
rect violation Of the state corrupt prac-
tice act and the state law against fur
nishing liquor to Indians.
Mr.. Greene spent Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday investigating, leav-
ing Thursday evening for Lansing. He
heard both sides Of the story, Civ
ing all interested . chance to be heard.
He will first make known his findings
to Governor Ferris and Attorney Gen.
eral Fellows. In conversation with q
representative Of this paper. Mr..
Greene stated that he had no criticisms
to make against Sheriff Homer J.
Pennock and Prosecuting Attorney H.
A. Brennan, who had always done
their duty.
Mr.. johnson left L'Anse yesterday.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
PLAN TONNAGE TAX
FIGHT ONCE MORE.

lansing. Mich. June %. ~ The Mich
gan State Grange b getting ready now
to initiate the tonnage tax and the
Torrens land system at the election in
the fall Of 1916. This announcement
was made this morning by former Judge
Stephen H. Clink Of Musksgon, who 10
one Of the members Of the Grange
executive committee and who was fore
most in the drawing up Of tonnage tax
and Torrens bill.
The plans are little premature a.
yet. but the signature to the petitions
for initiation will be sent out in few
weeks and this time the grange expects
to have plenty Of correct signatures
within the allotted time.
Last fall the petitioning was tried,
but owing to the fact that many Of
the petitions were faulty the required
number was not reached.
The grange has decided to pay no
attention to the legislature, said Mr..
Clark. 1--WE will 60 ahead with the
securing Of petitions just as though
the legislature did not exist. We are
tired Of letting them play horse with
us."
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
BARACA CHANGERS
TO CELEBRATE.

The Barags Changers promise all q
good time at the celebration at their
grove in Baraga townshipnext Monday,
and de ire large attendance. There
will be dancing all the afternoon for
25c couple. Rergeron's orchestra Of
Hancock furnishing the music. In the
evening there will be dance at the
hall. the charges being Soc a couple,
and at midnight the ladies will serve
supper. Refreshment booths will be
on the grounds, and II you fail to bring
your lunch basket. you will not have
to 60 hungry.
The committee in charge Of the af.
fair il as follows: Ed Mitchell. Tefol
LaJoy. Ed Neimi, p. Gerard. Matt
Scrantany, Mrs. John Cosgrove, Mrs.
A. Anderson. Mrs. o. Berg, Mrs. Noye1
and Miss Flora Watsga. All are in.
vited to the celebration.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
RETAIL LIQUOR men
HAVE ORGANIZED.

At meeting held in Baraga Thurs
day afternoon. in the Star of Wasa
hall, the Baraga county retail liquor
dealers organized as unit Of the Mich
igan Retail Liquor Dealers Associa-
tion. The following officers were elected:
Pres, Joseph Getzen..
v. p, Henry Pylkas.
Secretary. Harold Nilsen.
Treasurer, Andrew Dahlberp.
Chaplain, George Sanregret.
Guards, Victor Johnson and Alvin
Goldquist.
( The dealers throughout Michigan are
organizing and Baraga county is now
represented by body to protect the
liquor interests and fight the prohibi-
ton movement.
James M. Beason, Of Grand Rapids,
was present at the meeting and gave Q
talk in the interests Of the association.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
Prosecutor Statement.

Prosecuting Attorney Brennan makes
the following statement:
have never had before me any
complaint or evidence Of any kind per-
tanning to the matter that il being in
vestigatsd by Mr.. Greene and until
reading Detroit paper while in De-
troit last week had heard absolutely
nothing in regard to the same. The
party or parties going to the Governor,
! understand. stated that they were
not going TO present the affidavits or
evidence to the local authorities but
intended going over their heads to the
state officials.
Never have refused to prosecute q
meritorious case and my record and
reputation will bear me out in this re-
gard, believe. with the majority Of
the people, and as long a. ] remain
prosecuting attorney ] will do my duty
as such officer and abide by my oath Of
Office in every respect.
Mr.. johnson, In the employ of the
Department of the Interior, has made
certain statements about me which
some Of the papers have published. He
will either have to retract the state
ments or prove them.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
Skanee Notes.

Vernon Peterson was taken II
L'Anse Thursday Of last week fol
medical treatment, being overcome BY
the heat. His mother and brothers
Albert and Carl accompanied him.
N. N. DeHaas and son Rex Of Mar.
quette. arrived here Thursday.
Miss Clara Gust left Sunday fol-
Marquette to attend the summer tern
at the Normal.
County Clerk and Mrs. Martin
Voetsch and daughter Catherine, Of
L'Anse. were Skanee visitors last
Saturday.
Walter Hansen Of Negaunee and ].
T. Healy Of Houghton were Skanee
visitors Thursday.
Oscar Won Zellen was in Houghtor
Thursday in attendance at a meeting
Of the Upper Peninsula Development
Bureau.
Bert Hall was in L'Anse Tuesday.
Miss Lillian Rylander returned Tues.
day from short visit in Hubbell.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
PEQUAlnNC WILL
CELEBRATE MONDAY.

The Pequaming celebration Monday
will be the big event Of the county this
year, with the Skanee Athletic Club
and the Baraga Grangsrs also conduct.
ing observance Of the national holiday
at their residences. I
Bright and early Monday morning
the events will be pulled off as rapidly
As possible at Pequaming, and II will
require some hustling to finish up the
long program. There will be athletic
contests in the morning, the big event
being the marathon race from L'Anse
to Pequaming, for silver trophy. A
good many have announced their inten-
tion of entering the event and starting
of; whether they finish remains to be
seen. In the afternoon there will var
ious exhibitions Of gymnastics, wrest.
ling. boxing, etc.. with q water car
nival the crowning feature. The Pc
quaming band will furnish the music
for the day.
In the evening there will be a fire.
works display. followed by dancing at
the hall, FIVE piece orchestra furnish
ing the music.
Yes. it's going to be quite celebra-
tion, worthy of any town in our county,
and it would be worth your while to
take it in. The committee promises
that there will be no time lost in enter
tanning you during the day.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
Mrs. F. J. Hanold and son. ]. s.
HANoLD, Of Arlington, arrived yester-
day and are guests Of Rev. Fr Hem.
Peqaamina Notes.

Mrs. Fred C. Proctor and son Fred
were in L'Anse the first of the week
guests Of Mrs. H. G. Smith.
H. J. Vivian, Of Calumet, was a
guest Of w. D. Manness the first Of
the week.
The Hebard camps and sawmill closed
down this morning until next Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jens Thorsen and chill.
dren visited in L'Anse Monday after
noon.
While operating the double block in
the shingle mill Wednesday, Claude
Dault had the second finger on his
right hand cut off.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lofquist left
Wednesday for Champion, being called
there by the death Of Victor Johnson, q
relative.
Mrs. Alice Brink returned Wecnes.
day from visit in the copper country,
Genersl Manager Fred w. Hebart
was in L'Anse Monday In attendance
1t meeting Of the board Of educa'
tion.
Fritz Schurer spent Thursday morn
ing in L'Anse.
Miss Margaret Neekham, Of Hough
ton. visited here this week.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03

The board Of education Of L'Anse
township held its final meeting for the
school year Monday.
The auditing committee, Messrs. F.
w. Hebard. H. ]. Seifert and Charles
Rambaud, audited the books Of the
secretary and treasurer and found them
correct, showing . balance of Sc. 036. 81
on hand. They recommended that the
taxpayers raise SIG, 900 for the current
school years expenses.
Messrs. F. w. Hebard. William
Peterson and Charles Rambaud were
appointed election inspectors, with
John Campbell as deputy clerk Of the
election. The usual batch Of bills were
allowed.
Miss Anna s. Jacobsen was hired to
teach the Mason school the coming
school year.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
New Mail Carriers.

Frank N. Miley andJ Robert Lindahl
started Thursday on their four-year
contracts carrying the mail. the former
between Pequaming and L'Anse and
the latter between Skanee and L'Anse.
Mr.. Lindahl held similar position
several years ago. while Mr.. Miley ID
on his first venture.
Messrs. Albert Olson and Frank
Robinson. the retiring carriers on the
Pequaming route, will still continue
their auto livery. catering to the pub.
lie. TO whom they have given their best
services.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03

The annual school meeting for the
Township of L'Anse will be held in the
Township Clerks Office, in the Town
hall. village Of L'Anse. Mich. on Mon
day, July 18th, 1915. for the purpose Of
electing two (2j trustees for q full
term.
The polls Of said election will be open
at 8 o'clock p. m, and remain open fol
four ~ hours, during the last hour Of
which time the voters shall transact
such business - may lawfully come
before them.
AUGUST MEN0s,
Secretary Board Of Education,
Dated, June Soth, 1915.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
Old Landmark Destroyed

The old frame building on the Shea
lot, facing the alley at the rear of
Fourth street, was torn down last week
by Neil Shea. This old landmark was
erected A year ago and for years was
one Of the business places Of L'Anse,
being occupied as boarding house and
saloon. Peter Sands, father Of the
Sands boys, occupied the building sew
eral years ago. The pine lumber taken
from the building is well preserved and
better now than the ordinary lumber
to be had.
The cleaning up Of this lot gives Mrs.
Shea handsome property.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
Excursions to Aura.

The Jasberg land agency Of Hancock,
which has charge Of the colonization Of
the Hebard cut over lands 1t Point
Abbaye and which has already placed
number Of settlers. will this month
run two excursions to Aura, the new
Finnish settlement 1t Point Abbaye.
Mr.. Jasberg states that these are
the best and most ideally situated lands
that his agency has. ever had the dis
posal Of. The new settlers have al
ready built homes. cleared the land and
have gotten good start on their farms.
many having several acres under cult
ivation.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03

At . gathering last week, q few
prominent citizens Of Houghton county
contributed q fund to repair the road
between Keweenaw Bay and Arnheim.
These gentlemen are aware Of the great
expense Of Baraga township in keep
ing up the highways and as they are
continuous users Of this road they
decided they would share part Of the
burden.
Enough work will be done on this
highway to bring it up to the good
roads standard.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
ATTACKED BY BULL.

Mrs. Gibleau, an old lady living two
miles from Keweenaw Bay, and her
grandchild were attacked Thursday by
one Of the many bulls running loose in
that vicinity, and were it not for the
timely passing Of Mineral Range
train. whose crew went to her rescue,
would have met death, As it il, the
old lady is in critical condition from
injuries received.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03

At meeting held Tuesday evening,
the township board between Sections 2
and 8. T. so, r. SS, running north 100
feet. The contract calls for $S25. There
were ten bidders for the work.
Joseph Picard, the plumber, was in
structsd toput in both ladies and mems
toilets at the Town Hall, the rooms to
be in the front part Of the hall, on the
first floor.
The usual amount Of bills were al
lowed and the treasurer was instructed
to borrow $500.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03

The Baraga County Telephone Com
pany has awarded contract to Henry
Fournier to deliver the cedar poles on
the Skanee and Huron Bay road for
the new telephone line to Skanee. Over
400 poles will be needed to carry the
wires from L'Anse t. that settlement.
The poles were purchased from the
National Pole Company's yard located
here. Active work in setting the poles
will commence shortly.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
Items of Local Interest

DR.. Kimmel, the dentist, announces
that he will not be at his office at
L'Anse next Monday, being here July
18th.
Mrs. H. J. Seifert and Miss Ella
Steinbach returned last Friday from q
short visit in Monroe and Detroit.
Mrs. George Edwardsen. son Morgan
and daughters Eleanor and Elizabeth
were week end visitors in the copper
country.
Little Miss Elizabeth, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Steinbsch, of
Diorite. is guest Of her grandmother,
Mrs. Amelia Steinbach.
Jay R. Pearce, Of Hancock, called
on his trade here Monday.
]. Ernest Cote left last Saturday for
Munising.
Roger D. Gamache. of Ahmeek, spent
Sunday at his home in L'Anse.
A daughter was born Sunday to Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Cyr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pylkas returned
Sunday from few weeks visit in De-
troit.
Miss Anna O'Leary spent the first of
the week at her home in Ripley.
Mrs. Charles Hafer and children, who
were guests Of Mrs. Hafer's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. johnson, at Arvon, re-
turned to their home in Houghton
Tuesday.
Fred Knepple returned Monday from
two weeks visit in Wisconsin towns.
The L'Anse Garage on Tuesday de-
livered 1916 model Overland to Chas.
Heikkanen Of Alston.
Thomas Boivin was in Houghton
Tuesday.
Miss Lillian Sands returned last Sat
urday from Big Rapids, where she at
tended the Ferris Institute for six
months.
Misses Anna Jacobsen and Ruth
Jackson left Sunday for Marquette to
attend the summer term Of the Nor
NAL.
Miss Olive and Anna Johnson were
copper country visitors Monday.
John P. Moran was a copper country
visitor Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Nolan, who
were guests Of Mrs. Nolan's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson. returned to
toeir home in Chicago last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Mellencamp lef,
Monday for Grass Lake.
Mrs. Walter Kimbell and children,
Of Muskegon Heights, were guests oi
Mrs. Fred Kemp and Mrs. LOUISE
Crane the first Of the week.
Gus Erickson, Of Calumet, was in
town Monday and Tuesday looking If.
ter his farm.
The basket social given 1t the Ole
Foote school house last Saturday By
the ladies' Of the Norwegian chhrcf
was : pronounced success. a large
number attended and the church treas
ury wss enriched e25.
NJ. and Nm. W. ]. Rsecs and sos
Ceorgs were IN Escanaba the first o1
The week and attended the wedding O
~ U>~~>e~ 1919. C~o~6o Wp5~hk
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
New Law Firm.

Albert E. Miller, John E. Tracy and
Ralph r. Eldredge, Of Marquette, an
nounee that they have formed part
nsrship for the general practice Of law,
under the firm name Of Miller, Tracy
& Eldredge. Arch B. Eldredge will be
associated with the firm as counsel.
Their Offices will be in the Opera
House Block, Marquette.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
NJ. B. Church Notes.

Service ............ TOO p. m.
Tie Sunday service will be of a pa
triotic nature. Subject, Christian
Patriotism. Miss Louise Schultz will
ring, LET Us Help One Another.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03

Mrs. Emelie Carlson entertained q
number Of her friends Sunday, it being
her birthday. Luncheon was served.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03

County Treesursr Dslors r. Nsnsrd
On Thuroday msde his sseond quarterly
settlement With the bevoral townships
and vfIlaes6 for delinquent taxes cox
lsetsd and dus them. Coming at this
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-07-03
For Sale.

Six pair Of six weeks old pigs. Ap-
ply 70 sss
~ zEDrIc MORAN.
1872. L,Anse, Mich
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-02-06
Drainage Best Improvement.

Editor Clarion: Your editorial on the
dredge boat proposition is all right. Drain
81 is what we need most in this
country. There should be a drain
age district in every ward of the par
ish. By draining our bayous in this
parish into the bayous and streams of La
fayette and Acadia, it would make them, in
self defense, open up their streams, and
that would allow US to reap more of the re-
ward which our rich natural resources en-
title us to.
Take the thousands of dollars spent on
our roads every year for road grading; this
grading, to a great extent, is throwing
money away on account of the imperfectly
drained roads.
Were a large per cent of the road funds,
used for drainage, together with a small
drainage tax, both the farm lands and roads
would be greatly benefited. It seems as
we had started at the wrong end of
the ladder. Drainage should be first.
I am in favor Of a dredge boat, but any
new venture in road building should be more
carefully handled, than our recent expert
ment in permanent highways.
A FARMER.