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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
PERSONALS

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0. G, Hagy, of Memphis. made q
business trip to Selmer this week.
Geo. Perkins. of Stantonyille, was
on our streets Wednesday.
Ell Sanders, of Adamsville, spent
Wednesday in our city.
Guy Perkins, of Stantonville, was
on our streets this week.
Ask to see our line of dishes and
glassware. Selmer Hdw. Co.
Mrs. w. H. Stone returned from
Jackson Friday, accompanied by Mrs.
Byrdo Stone and two little children
j. NJ. Pickens, of Rienzi, Miss, was
here Tuesday and made us a business
call.
Nancy Hall sweet potatoes for seed
and to eat will be found at Bryant &
Richardson's.
Miss Mary Freeman, Of Birming-
ham, Ala, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Freeman this week.
Mrs. W. X. Alternately returned
with W. K. to Nashville Monday for
the balance Of the session.
Don't forget that the lst Monday
will be cheap day at Bryant, Richard
son & Co.
p. 7. Wallace directs his paper
changed from Corinth to Amarillo.
Texas, where he is now located.
If you are ready to do spring paint
ing, let us tell you about Hanna's
Green Seal. The paint that lasts.
Selmer Hdw. Co.
George Pratt, prominent citizen
Henderson, was stricken with paraly-
sis Tuesday while in Jackson. He
was taken to a hospital.
Bring your wagons and take home
some loose bulls at Soc per 100, for
sale by Bryant, Richardson & Co.
n j. r. Sweat, Of Dyersburg, came
down Sunday to attend the funeral of
his aunt, Mrs. Bassham, and returned
Tuesday.
Our wagon is always ready to de-
liver your groceries. Call us on
either phone No. 444. Bryant, Rich
ardson & Co.
4 Rev. ]. W. Carnell will not preach
here Sunday morning, on account Of
services at the Presbyterian church,
but will gil his regular appointment
Sunday night.
The SWEETEST line of imported china
ware ever shown in Selmer. Our
prices ara right on all kinds Of dishes
and high grade glassware. Selmer
Hdw. Co.
A stereopticon lecture on how the
English Bible has been preserved
through blood and FIRE will be given
at the Christian church on night of
March 20. "Hat Collection"
W. R. Hair, of Marysville, Texas,
returned Monday after a two months
stay with McNairy relatives. He is
a son of the late Haywood Hair, and
has been in Texas for number of
years.
Representative J. P. Sipes made us
pleasant visit Monday, and gave Us
some interesting data on the present
workings of the legislature. He left
on the evening train to be at Nash
vile Tuesday for roll call.
Miss Ivy Carroll, of Adamsville,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs,
j. A. Brasil Id of Martin, has returned
and was the guest Of MIR. and Mrs
Shearon Haynes Wednesday, return
ing home Thursday.
r. O. MCGEE and Miss Annie Dillon,
at the home Of the bride. west Of
Selmer, were quietly married Sunday,
Esq. N. E. Goodrum, Of Selmer, per-
forming the ceremony. The yourg
and worthy couple have the hest
sr;ahos ~ rnk aalv tha Tndanpndenf
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26

5 or 6 doses 666 will break any
case If Fever or Chiils. Price, u
cents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
No. 666

This 70 . prescription prepared especisIlv
ior MALARIA or cHiLlS 4 FEvEa
Five or six doses will break any case. ana
II taken then a. tonic the Fever viii not
return. II scts on the Iivsr better shsr
csi'msl and does not edps o. slctsa. 2se
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
No. SiX-SiXty-SiX

This 10 prescription prepared especially
for MALARIA or ctiiltS G. FEVER.
Five or elk dosaa viii break any case, and
II taken then as tonic the Fever will mol
fcturn. II acts on the liver better than
Calonel and does NOT eripe o. sickea. ESQ
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
RU JENNY ISM

Will cure Rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia. Headaches, Cramps, Collie
Sprains. Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Old
Sores. letter, Ring-Worm. Ec-
zema. etc. Antiseptic Ano6yne,
used internally or externally. Csc
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-12-16
RIBBONS
TIES

You often wonder Now what
can / buy for father or brother
that will be appreciated"
Flowing and silk four in hand,
bias stripes, assorted colors in
handsome holly or picture box.
Just the size, shape and quality
of a Soc tie, only. e. ....26o
Mems and Boys silk bow ties,
plain and fancy, in holly box
only. .. &c. &c. g. o. ''4Vo
Mems Shirts 81 down to-. SOC
Sweater Goats. e. ... O.. SOC
Pocket Books 25c and. e.. loo
Cuff Buttons. =. =. .. ...1Oc
Underwear S1.00 down TO. .3Sc
Mems Carriers 25c and. e. .10c
Mems Hose 25c and. o.. ... .1Oc
Suspenders 15c and. o. &c. .2bc
Collars, linen. -. e.. .lOc
Collars, rubber. O.. .. e.. .lOc
Caps. &C.. e.. .26c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
THE WAR AT A GLANCE

The Germans continue their relent- less drive against the Russians in Poland and the Baltic provinces, but the Russians nearly everywhere are giving them battle in strong rear guard actions and counter attacks.
 On several sectors Petrograd asserts that the Teutons have been held or driven back, and that at one place-on the left bank of the Vieprz in south west Poland--in counter attack some hundreds of prisoners" were the Baltic, Petrograd says the Ger mans have been dislodged from posi- tions between the Dvina, Ekau and Aa rivers.
 Berlin does not mention the fight ing around Riga, and concerning that on the vieprz merely declares the Tcutonic right wing is still fighting.
 The German war office, however, re- ports that at Segrze, near Novogeor- gievsk, Russian forts have been cap tured, that Serock, northeast of the fortress, has been occupied and that advances have been made on the Lomza- -Ostrov- Wyszkow road between the Narew and the Bug.
 Farther south, the Germans are said to have crossed to the east bank of the Vistula near Warsaw, which would put them into closer touch with the garrison of the Polish capital that has fallen back on Praga, while between the Vistula and the Bug the Russians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09

Birmingham for instance. Suppose further. that a private corporation asked for a 100-year franchise with no stipulation as to the prices 1t would charge for It's service. Do you think that the people of Birmingham, in the light of their past experience. would grant this franchise? If you think so, remember that proposition of selling the small North Birmingham municipal Ilant about five years ago was voted down by a so to 1 majority. Yet this is exactly what the Alabama Power company asks of the state of Ala bama.
 This legislature should lose no time i'll repeating the law granting the right of the Alabama Power company to de- velop Muscle Shoals. They should em- power the governor to appoint a com mission to carefully study the deveI- opment of Muscle Shoals by the state, and to submit plan to Congress for the cooperation of the national gov ernment with the state government in the great work.
 It is very probable that an initial investment of not more than $3,000, 900 by the state would be required. For it would seem certain that the na- tlonal government would do as much to advance the cause of education and progress of the people of the state of Alabama as for an English corpora ton.
 There should be no question about selling $3,000,000 or s4,000,000 in first mortgage bonds when backed by the | resources of the state. and by the tre- mendous earning power due to the in : vestment of $1S,000.000 of the govern nlents money in the enterprise The next step in the programme would be to secure 8 constitutional amendment whereby this state could own this great water power, selling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
ID MODERATE. SPECULATIVE FURY|
Lessened Volume of Trans actions on New York
 Stock Exchange

New York, August S-Attempts to moderate the fury of speculation last week made their principal impression in a lessened volume of transactions. Stock exchange authorities were watchful for forbidden practices Money lenders exercised discrimina- ton in accepting the more volatile var order stocks as collateral. Occa- siona1 profit taking movements re- flected disposition towards pru- dence
 Speculation was fortified by the sub stantial evidences of profitable busi- ness from war orders. Voluntary ad- yances in wages by companies engaged in this business was one. Official estimates of the weeks foreign trade showed the outward tide of merchan- disc maintained at full flood.
 Pig iron production at the end of July reached rate of 32,000, 900 tons a year, in excess of any years actual output. Pig iron prices also Joined those for steel by decisive advances.
 Speculation in railroad stocks Jagged but prices generally were firm in sym pathy with industrials. Extreme ease ill the money market was undisturbed The plan for joint government action in Mexico influenced some stocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Resigned July 30

The appointments for the war, jus tice and commerce portfolios are the same in the cabinet which resigned on July 30. in consequence of charges of election irregularities affecting mem bers of the government. Vice Admiral Kato, named for minister of marine, was Admiral Togo's chief of staff in the battle of the Sea of Japan and last year was appointed commander in chief of the first Japanese squadron. M. Taketomi, selected for minister of finance, was minister of communica- tions in the retired cabinet, and M. Ichiki, named as minister of the in terior was minister of education. M. Minoura, mentioned for minister of communications. has held public of fices, and is editor of the Hochi Shim- bun. Viscount Sengoku, alternative choice for this place, is a member of the House of Peers and manufac- turer, and formerly was secretary of the home office
 M. Takata, designated minister of education, is dean of Waseda univer- sity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09

Everything is in readiness for the big ceremonial session to be held Tues day night, August 10 at the Lyric theatre by Zamora temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine The session was to have been held at the Majestic theatre, but was changed to the Lyric as being most convenient. The ceremonial master an- nounces that the novices will get all that is coming to them, with the aid and assistance of several new and original stunts" Owing to the excur sion and picnic on the following day the traditional banquet will be omitted.
 On Wednesday, August Il, the Shriners and their families will en- Joy an outing at Moundsville, and splendid programme has been prepared for the occasion, including swimming, boating, dancing and other amusements. A big basket dinner will be set. The special train will leave the Terminal station at 7:30 o'clock The commit tee in charge of the baskets will be at the station one hour before the train starts and will receive the baskets and check them and deliver them to the proper parties at Moundsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
MRS. GAMBLE SAYS
 ENTIRE SYSTEM
 STRENGTHENED"
Years of Suffering Over Come. Her HouseWork Is
 Now a Pleasure

T have been in a nervous, run down state for sometime past" said Mrs. l.. Gamble of 1924 Eighth avenue. a few days ago. .1 have for a long time suffered from stomach trouble and constipation, and often had blinding poor and after eating I would feel a burning sensation and become nau- seated.
 This condition had lasted so long that my nervous system had become affected, and the least eXertion seemed to wear me out. l did not sleep well at night and usually would awaken in the morning feeling more fatigued than when I retired the night before.
 "I tried to be very careful about what I ate. and finally had almost quit trying to eat at all, rather than suffer from the nausea, but all the while I was losing strength and weight. Nothing in the way of medi- cine seemed to give relief and I had almost given up trying to overcome the trouble, but those nervous head aches almost ran me distracted at times, and I would simply have to take to my bed.
 "A friend of mine" continued Mrs. Gamble, told me about Tanlac and the great help it had been to her, so l bought a bottle about 10 days ago and began taking it. I have just about finished that one bottle and really l feel like a different person. My en- tire system seems to have been strengthened and my appetite is simply ravenous. Nothing disagrees with me any more and I feel better than in years. My strength is rapidly coming hack to me and the nervousness has disappeared, I get up in the morn ipgs and go about my housework with real pleasure and am not the least bit tired when night comes. I sleep just fine and am sure I have found the rem edy that l have needed for long time
 q am glad of the opportunity" con- oluded Mrs. Gamble, "to give my tes- timony regarding Tanlac. in the hope that it will induce others suffering as l was to take it."
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham ex- clusively by Jacobs drug store and Patton Pope company, under the per sonal direction of the Tanlac represen- tative. It is also on sale at Ensley by D. W. Morris Drug company, and in Bessemer by Pegram Patton Drug company.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Pythian Convention

From present indications the conven- tion of the third district Knights of I'ythias, to be held Wednesday, August IS, promises to be big success. The local lodge will act as hosts to the delegates and visitors to the conven- ton and has appointed a special com mittee of seven, headed by l. l.. Mackey, to have general supervision of all the arrangements.
 The programme will include the fol- lowing features: Thomas D. Sanford will make an address. Dr. Dewitt Faucett will speak on "The History of the Order" B. K. McMorris will dis cuss '"rhe Visiting Committee and the Banner Contest" Grand Chancellor Ferdue will speak on Our Fall Cam paign." There will be other speakers during the convention.
 The ranks will be conferred by well trained degree teams as follows: East Lake lodge will confer the rank of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09

continue their retreat northward and eastward under the pressure of Field Marshal von Mackensen
 Speculation still is rife as to whether the Grand Duke Nicholas will be able to bring his armies intact to his newly chosen defense line. There has been no inkling from any of the war chan eellories on which the foundation for a surmise, one way or the other, mi ght be set. London military observers feel, however, that with the railway In his control and with his men fighting tenaciously in rear guard actions most of the grand dukes soldiers will es- cape.
 Considerable fighting is in progress i'll the west and on the Austro-Italian frontier and the Gallipo1i peninsula. Paris comedies to the Germans minor gains in trenches in the forest of the Argonne, but asserts that German attack in the Vosges was put down with heavy losses.
 The Turks report the capture of all lied trenches by a surprise attack near Ari Burnt. These trenches were re- taken from them in part and then to a great extent recaptured by the Turks. Heavy fighting and the capture of po- sitions by the Turks In the region of Seddul Bahr also is reported by Con stantinople.
 There is no confirmation of a report printed in a Petrograd newspaper that Emperor William of Germany, through the King of Denmark, has attempte Insuccessfully to start peace negotia- tions with Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09

Dr. Langdon bestowed much labor on the subject of the fall of man, not only in translating the tablet but in com pairing with every known tablet or historical account of any kind, as well as with the account in the book of Genesis. Dr. Langdon, the announce ment said, asserts that this tablet is at least a thousand years older than the Genesis account and so far as Is known, is the oldest record of the sort in existence. The tablet was written more than 4000 years ago, possibly 5000 and evidently records a tradition which goes back to the early history of man.
 Babylonian and Sumerian accounts place the flood at something like S5,- 900 B. C., and the lapse of time be- tween the creation and the flood is filled by 10 kings who reigned altogether 432,000 years, an average of 43,200 years each. The reason that later kings reigned comparatively short periods the tablet says, is that Noah sinned in eating of the cassia tree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
JAPANESE PREMIER VIRTUALLY AGREES
 ID RETAIN POST
Count Okuma Yields to Re- quest of Emperor and Has Arranged a
 New Cabinet

Tolzio, August s.-Premier Count Okuma has virtually decided, at the special request of the Emperor, to remain in office. and has arranged the following cabinet:
 Premier, Count Shigenobu Okuma minister of foreign affairs Count ShIgenobu Okuma; minister of finance, Tokitoshi Taketomi: minister of marine Vice Admiral Tomosaburo Kato; minis ter of war. Lieutenant General Icino- suke Oka; minister of justice, Yukio Ozaki minister of communications, Katsuna Minoura, or viscount Masa- kata Sengoku; minister of commerce ana agriculture, Hironaka Kono; minis ter of education, S. Takata; minister of the interior, Kitokuro Ichiki.
 Count Okuma's assumption of the foreign ministry following Takaah Kato's declination to retain that port folio is to be temporary pending se- lection of a permanent minister.
 Obeys the Emperor
 It became known late last night that the Emperor had requested Premier Okuma to remain In office and that the premier had agreed provisionally to do so. His acceptance was contingent on the construction of a cabinet ac- ceptable to him, and today announce ment was made of his arrangement of the new cabinet.
 The association of Okuma supporters has sent circulars throughout the country, urging that support be ac- corded Premier Okuma on the ground that his ideal is to make Japan a na- tion of foremost rank capable of com peting with the most powerful coun- tries. The count, the circulars say, re- signed because the allegations of cleo tion bribery created situation re- pugnant to one of his lofty principles out nevertheless he was unwilling to be a cause of concern to the Emperor who had asked him to remain in of fee
 Notwithstanding pressure brought to bear on Count Okuma to retain his place, differences of opinion have sprung up among his supporters. The leaders of the Osaka branch of the Okuma organization sent a telegram to the premier urging him to insist on retiring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Pythian Reunion

An event of unusual interest in the fraternal world will be the reunion on Tuesday, August 10, of the past grand chancellors of the grand lodge of Alabama, who are members of Jeff ferson Valley lodge, Knights of Pythias. The lodge has the distinction of having among its membership no less than five who have attained the rank of grand chancellor and Graham Perdue, the present grand chancellor, is also member of the lodge. This is C record probably without an equal in the south.
 In compliment to Grand Chancellor Perdue a class will be given the rank Of page, and the past and present grand chancellors will take the leading parts in the work
 Jesse B. Wadsworth of Gadsden, will preside. and will make an address. The other past grand chancellors are Her man M. Beck, Alex M. Garber, William Vaughn and J. R. Carter. Among the past grand officials in attendance will be Judge B. Clay Jones of Bessemer, Dr. w. H. Wilder of Birmingham, A. c. Patterson of New Decatur and L. G. .yaldrop of Anniston
 The lodge orchestra, under the di rection of Prof. Fred L. Grambs, will render a musical programme, and the quartet will give a number of selec- tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Noah Instead of Adam Said to
 Have Caused the Fall of Mar
Oxford Professor Makes Transaions From Ancient Tablet Noah Ordered to Eat of Cassia Tree But Disobeyed,
 and Curse Fell Upon Him

Philadelphia, August S.-Adam and Eve did not bring about the fall of man, but 1t was Noah, according to a translation of tablet now in the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania museum. This announcement was made today by a representative of the museum. Accord ing to the Sumerian theology found on the tablet, which is said to have been written before the days of Abra- ham, and which was translated by Dr. Steven Langdon, professor of assyriol- oey In Oxford university, England Noah was ordered not to eat of the cas- sia tree in the Garden of Paradise and when he disobeyed the curse fell on him.
 The curse was he should have i'll health and an early death instead of living to be 50,000 years old like his an cestors
 According to todays announcement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Want Old Members Back

An active campaign for the rein statement of suspended members has been started by Grand Master George Huddleston of the grand lodge, Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows. By the enactment of a special law at the re- cent session of the grand lodge, the subordinate lodges throughout the state are authorized to restore mem bors suspended for non-payment of tues at a greatly reduced rate. Com mittees from each lodge are to be ap- pointed to see each suspended member and secure his application for rein statement if possible In order to fur rher the campaign the grand master will mail a letter to each dropped member as soon as their names are re- ported to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Miss Bertie Raoul

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Bertie Raoul. age IS years, who died at a local infirmary Friday night, were from Johns private chapel yes- terday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The fol- lowing young ladies acted as pallbear- CTS: Miss May Vogue Miss Bessie Sims, Miss Lillie Allen, Miss Mamie Hughes, Mss Madie Gabbert and Mrs Estelle Ware Interment followed in Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
EUFAULA

Eufaula, August -(Special)-Eufaula business men are much interested in the report that the St. Andrews Bay railroad, running from St. Andrews in Florida to Dothan, is to be projected northward in the near future to Columbus, Ga. Eu- faula. which will lie on the route of the new line, will then be given the rail- road facilities which she has desired so long. Four separate efforts have been made to bring another railroad to the city, which is now only served by the Central of Georgia.
 The heavy Barbour county peach crop has practically all been marketed and farmers are now turning their attention to the picking of cotton and the pulling of fodder. The peach crop was a profitable one, despite conditions. The local pecan belt is expected to yield a bumper crop this year the trees are in fine shape. With the rapid growth of pecan culture in this section, it is becoming one of the best industries of this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
Deaths and Funerals
F. Schneider

The funeral services over the remains of E. Schneider, aged 59, who died sud denly at Columbus, Ga, yesterday from heart failure will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the family residence, 1422 North Sixteenth street.
 He is survived by three sons and one daughter Robert A. Schneider, William S. Schneider. Arthur c. Schneider and Mrs. c. E. Robbins, and a widow. In- terment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09

the power in large blocks, not only to private corporate users, but to such cities as Birmingham. Decatur, Nash vile, Memphis. and many others; these cities building their own transmission lines to the power plant.
 I feel that this legislature has al greater opportunity for constructive statesmanship than has ever been be- fore presented to an Alabama legisla- ture. and I sincerely trust that 1t will not fail the state in this crisis Very respectfully, MARTIN J. LIDE,
 Consulting Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-09
l. Frank Yates

The body of J. Frank Yates. age 45 years, who died Friday at Tucson, Ariz., will be received in Birmingham by Shaw Tuesday at noon. Funeral services over the remains of the de- ceased will be held from Shaw's pri vate chapel tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock Interment will follow in Elm wood. The deceased is survived by his widow, father and three brothers.