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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Free Flower Seed.
Hastings Catalogue
TcllS You About 1t

II you are engaged in farming, or
II you plant only vegetables or flow
ers, you cannot afford to be without
the big catalogue published fresh and
new every year by the great South
ern seed house, H. G. Hastings &
Company, of Atlanta, Ca, and sent abb
solutey free, postage paid, to all who
write for it. mentioning the name of
this newspaper.
In this catalogue we tell you OF q
splendid offer of free flower seed to
all our customers, five magnificent
varieties that mean beauty about your
home and a pleasure to wives and
daughters that nothing else can give.
This catalogue tells you, too, about
our big cash prize offer to the Corn
Club boys Of your state. 1t tells all
about our fine yielding varieties OF
corn and cotton-the kind we grow on
our own 5000 acre farm. It tells
about the best seeds of all kinds. for
planting In the South 1t should be
in every Southern home Write to.
day and let us send it to you'll. @.
HASTINGS G CO., Atlanta. Ga.-Advt.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Easy to Darken Gray Hair

When your hair turns gray, streaked
with gray, white, faded, brittle, fall
ing out, itching scalp or dandruff, try
the following: On retiring rub Q-Ban
like shampoo on hair and scalp. By
morning the gray has disappeared
and another application or two of
Q-Ban the hair is beautifully dafkened
and becomes fluffy, glossy and luxuri-
ant with real hair health. Itching
and dandruff have stopped. Q-Ran
stops falling hair and promotes lis
growth. Q-Ban is not sticky and
messy, and cannot injure the hair or
scalp. Delightful to use and sure 10
darken hair SO evenly aid naturally
no tine can tell. SOC for 81 bottle.
BroSder Bros, Selmer. Tenn. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

Mrs. r. NJ. Kendrck and Miss Nina
May Perkins spent Tuesday in Cor
NTH.
0. V. Erwin was in Jackson Tues
day on business.
w. Nj. Phillips, of Cairo, has been
spending the first of the week with
Selmer friends.
Mrs Lou Anderson, of Memphis,
came Saturday to spend several days
with her sister. Mrs. Moselle Hamir
ton and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. L. A. Beatty has had recent
hemorrhages, and is in serious con-
dition.
W. r. Weeks visited friends in
Humboldt Saturday and Sunday.
We are in receipt of several reports
from Shreveport, La, papers concern
ing the retirement of our former
townsman, A. C. lea, as postmaster.
At q banquet given by the office force.
fine solid gold watch was presented
to ZAP, and many happy talks made
1t is apparent that Mr.. Lea, as a re-
firing official, carries with him the
best wishes Of public which say,
We'll done, thou good and faithful
servant"
Mrs. Florence E. Atkins will speak
in Selmer Thursday, April Is, at
night. Among the many good things
said of her are the following: If God
ever does really touch the lips of His
servants with coal of fire. surely
He has laid living burning coal
upon the lips Of this woman" "Our
people were perfectly carried away
with her great presentation of the
cause of temperance" Mrs. Atkins
is rarely surpassed as a speaker"
James F. Kirby, aged GO, recently
died at the home of his son-in-la at
Pauls Valley, Okla. He leaves three
married daughters, all living at Pauls
Valley. Mr.. Kirby was we'll known
in this county, where he was born and
lived most of his life. He was a son
of Poss Kirby, who was the first white
child born in McNairy county.
WANTED-An Industrious man
who can earn 500 per month and
expenses retailing our products to
farmers. Must have some means for
starting expenses and furnish bond
signed by two responsible men. Ad-
dress W. T. RAWLEY COMPANY,
FREEPORT, ILL, giving age, occu-
patton and references.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
A Sluggish Liver Needs Attention

Let your liver get torpid and you
are in for a spell Of misery. Every
body gets an attack now and then,
Thousands of people keep their livers
active and healthy by using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Fine for the stomach
too. Stop the dizziness. constipation,
biliousness and indigestion. Clear the
blood. Only 25c. at your druggist.
adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
SAND BOX

y "A y u ID ~ n
Jess got Jack in the 26th round
at Havana Monday Many
an old plug was here Monday to
swap for something that could
make a crop ......., The legislature
has taken fishing spell for so
days, and trying to find where
they are at THE usual April
crowd was here Monday, and
everyone was sober and smiling
that was the first spring-like
day ........Y You may not know or
care, but they are still plugging
away in Mexico, but getting
pretty hungry j. A. Gooch
has more machinery in his shop
than Seth clock has wheels 49,.
This is gardening week. .,..., The
Methodist Sunday School had an
Easter egg hunt for the kids. ....
Jack johnson, the negro strong
fighter, is now down and out, and
will settle to pig and chicken
raising in France. ......A number
OF bootleggers were up before
Esq. H. C. Gooch Wed. from
Bethel, and were bound over.
Cotton is advancing enough to
bait the fools to plant a full
crop. War or no war, cotton
will be low this year. Tues
day aud Wednesday annual exer-
cises by visitors and veterans of
both sides were held at Pittsburg
Landing. A corner stone for the
Confederate monument was a
part of the exercises. The
court Monday did not levy a
High School tax. 1t will proba-
bly, be made at July court.,......
The county Jail was declared
workhouse Monday, and the
prisoners will be worked when
plans are arranged. The mayor
of Terre Haute, Ind. and 26I
others were convicted Tuesdan
for corruption in election. Eigh-
ty-one others had pleaded guilty.
......R. A. Carothers, ]. H. Stead
man and J. E. Dunaway, Sr.,
were elected revenue commission
ers by Mondays court. ....... The
tax rate is fixed by county court
at 81. 35 for current year........A |
nice warm shower would be a
nice thing just now for gardens.
Complaint is made that ground |
is not in a friable condition. 5000.
Mesdames Hamilton, Gooch and
Anderson spent Wednesday on
an outing to the old Warren
homestead, the home of their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Warren. docs that
municipal! election Tuesday in
and st. Louis look omi-
nous. The biggest republican
najorities ever in those cities.
Illinois went dry in many
spots Tuesday. The drys won in
ten out of twelve contests in that
state. ....... Ross Carter is can
lidate for reelection as alder
nan.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Rheumatism Yields Quickly TO Spans

You can't prevent an attack Of
rheumatism from coming on, but you
can stop it almost Immediately.
Sloan's Liniment gently applied to the
sore joint or muscle penetrates in a
few minutes to the iBhamed spot that
causes the pain. 1t soothes the hot,
tender, swollen feeling, and in a very
short time brings a relief that is
almost unbelievable until you expert
ence it. Get a bottle Of Sloan's.Lini-
ment for 25c. Of any druggist and
have it in the house-against colds,
sore and swollen joints, lumbago, sci
atics and like ailments. Your money
back If not satisfied, but it does give
almost instant relief. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Stramoline. That Lung Medicine

Where it is known and tried physi-
clans prescribe Stramoline for all
kinds of lung DIS asses. 1t is the di
rect product Of the tuberculosis Hos
pital of Memphis years ago. 1t is
sold on a positive guarantee 60 give
and the patient is the
sole jadge. Send for booklet of tes-
timonials Large size booklet sent
by Parcels Post for onedollar. Moore
IIiggs Chemical Company, 948 Linden
ave, Memphis, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Notice

Saturday, April 10th, being the
last day of our Closing Out Sale, we
will, as special for this day only,
pay l8c per dozen for Eggs in trade.
Take advantage Of this offer and Bring
on your Eggs.
E. F. HENDRIX & Sons.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Change Of Schedules, Mobile &
Ohio R. R,

Elective Nov. 22nd, trains will
leave Selmer, Tenn, as follows:
Northbound
No 2 Express Daily " 800 am.
No. A ExpressDaily Nv 1925 p m.
No Express Daily ...... ~ 4 81 pm 3 III
Southbound
No. ! Express Daily ...-., " 8:06 pm.
No. 3 Express Daily $780,. " 6:38 am.
No. s ExpressDaily -.......lv l1:2S am.
For any information regarding
rates and routes apply to j. D. A.
Coleman, Ticket Agent, Mobile &
Ohio X. r.. or write G. E. Allen, Dis
trict Passenger Agent, Jackson, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
Residence for Sale

| offer for sale my residence on
4th ST., Court Ave-. Selmer, Tenn. 8
rooms, two-story, frame. Lot look
240. Barn. all outhouses, fruit and
good we'll. A bargain offered. W.
M. Phillips, Cairo, III. AZ
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09
PERSONALS

Miss Ora Maxedon left Monday for
visit with her brother, Prof. Grover
Maxedon, at Friendship, Tenn.
Mrs. ]. e. Powers is spending a
couple of weeks with her daughters
in Jackson.
Esq. Matlock supplied his office
with needed blanks Monday.
D. F. Dillon. of Corinth, was a
town visitor the first of the week.
R. 7. Gray, of Adamsvile, was
here Monday, taking in the scenes Of
First Monday.
Mrs. Louis Adams is visiting rela-
tivss and friends in Jackson this
week.
Mrs. Hall, of Whiteville, spent a
couple of days this week visiting her
brother, j. H. Richardson, of our
city.
w. 7. Gooch, of Niche, was bus:
mess visitor to our town Monday.
J. L. Coin, of near Niche, was
business caller Monday.
Esq. |. G. B. Naylor, of Finger,
was caller Monday, supplying his
Office with needed blanks.
A. l.. Weatherly was contributor
on his subscription Monday.
R. F. Beard was a Monday Selmer
visitor.
Andrew Garner was among the
towns visitors Monday.
W. R. Lockman, Of Bethel Springs,
called Monday and left what brings
the Independent one year.
J. c. Milstead was a caller Monday.
Joe never fails to keep first class
financial record on our books.
Leo Atkins, Of Niche, called Mon
day and supplied his Notarial office
with blanks and left a subscription
remembrance.
N. r. Nichols, Of Gorinth. and w. J.
Smith, Of Gravelhill, both renewed
for the Independent and Weekly Com
nercial Appeal Monday.
]. W. T. Derryberry, Of Chewalla,
was q pleasant social caller Saturday.
He has not been here before since
December.
Our old friend F. NJ. Clayton was
here Monday and was a renewal. He
Is one Of our first subscribers on the
Pocahontas list.
P. M. Burress. Of Ramer, was a
caller Monday, renewing his subscrip-
ton. He is making an efficient post
master, and seems pleased with his
i.b.
H. l.. Hodges sent US Saturday 8 |
young flying squirrel, taken from a
case VI eggs brought to his store OF
McNairy. Whether it fell on the box
from tree or hatched from one Of
the eggs, no one knows.
james Mcneil, from Kansas, pur-
chased this week through the Nc
Marry Co. Land Co, from J. T. War
rem. 100 acres of wild land near the
west line OF the county, and will de-
velop it, beginning at once.
Squire w. F. Maness, Claud Smith,
Chas. Alexander, and Horny Hodges
were entertained last Sunday at the
home If I. +. Williams. one and a
half miles east Of town. where a
bountiful dinner was prepared for the
occasion by Mrs Williams The guests
enjoyed the day.
P II. Thrssher has been confined
with the rrip for Q week, buteis bet.
rar and q IN ANN, ha f,ut
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-04-09

8 or 6 doses 666 win break any
case Of Fever or chils. Price, 26
cents.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-04-30

Abraham Lincoln is being grossly mis-
represented by the liquor dealers, who
say that he voted against Prohibition in
the Illinois legislature. This article shows
that he was not only not opposed to
Prohibition, but was one of the greatest
advocates of total abstinence in his age.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-04-30

The liquor advocates still busy trying to
claim Abraham Lincoln a friend OF their cause. In
recent campaigns against the saloon they have re-
iterated their claim that Lincoln, while member OF
the state legislature voted against statewide Pro
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-04-30

authenticity of the passage quot
ed, we have the statement of
w. H. Herndon, Lincoln's law
partner, who, in his "Life of Lin
co1n," says regarding the address:
Early in 1912 he entered into
the Washington movement, or
ganized to suppress the evils of
intemperance. At the request of
the society, he delivered an ad-
mirable address on Washington's
birthday in the Presbyterian
Church"
Mr.. Lamon, in his
Life of Lincoln" also
bears testimony to Lin
coins part in the temper
ance movement of the time.
He says:
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-04-30

For years he ardent agtator against the of
intoxicating beverages and made speeches favor Of total
abstinence Some of them printed and of he
little proud"
1t will be seen that at the very time when the
liquor advocates say Lincoln was favorable to the
liquor traffic, he was, matter of fact OF the
chief apostles of total abstinence, and he continued to
be until the end of his life.
Mr.. J. G. Holland in his Life of Lincoln" tells
of Lncoln's embarrassment at the time of the visit
of the committee which appraised him of his nomina
ton to the Presidency when ndiscreet friend sent
him hamper of wine and other liquors. These
strange fluids said Mr.. Holland, Troubled Mr.. Lin
coin and he frankly confessed much to the mem
bers of the committee. The chairman at ad-
vsed him to return the gifts and offer stimuants
to his guests Thus relieved he made ready for the
reception of the company according to his ideas
of hospitality"
What these ideas were may be seen from the
following passage in Mr. F. B. Carpenters little book
Six Months in the White House With Abraham Lin
coin" published in New York in 1906
minutes maiden entered bearing large waiter
containing several glasses and tumbers and large pitcher
the midst and placed upon the centertabe Mr. Lincoln
and, gravey addressing the company said GENTLE
MEN, WE MUST PLEDGE OUR MUTUAL HEALTH IN
THE MOST HEALTHY BEVERAGE WHICH GOD HAS
GIVEN MAN. 1T is THE ONLY BEVERAGE HAVE
EVER USED OR ALLOWED IN MY FAMILY, AND
CANNOT CONSCIENTIOUSLY DEPART FROM 1T ON
THE PRESENT OCCASION IT IS PURE "ADAMS ALE"
FROM THE SPRING."
On August S, 1861, Lincoln signed an act of con-
gress containing the following paragraphs
THAT 1T SHALL NOT BE LAWFUL FOR ANY PER
SON IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO SELL, GIVE
OR ADMINISTER TO ANY SOLDIER OR VOLUNTEER
IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES, OR ANY
PERSON WEARING THE UNIFORM OF A SOLDIER OR
VOLUNTEER, ANY SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR OR INTOXI-
eating DRINK"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-04-30
Abraham Lincoln Apostle of Temperance

the rest acknowledge it in their hearts.
Sagamo Journal of February 25 1872 commenting ed
toriay this speech, said:
The address delivered by Mr. Lincoln III our oplnion was
excellent The society directed it to be printed
Besides this testimony of the Sagamo Journal regarding the
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-04-30


claim Abraham Lincoln as friend OF their cause In
recent campaigns against the saloon. they have re-
iterated their claim that Lincoln, while member OF
the state legislature voted against statewide Pro-
hibton law. A careful
animation of the proceed
ings of the house of repre-
sentatves of Illinois will
show how absolutely false fAo
and silly this claim is. Here represented by the
is report of the entire
transaction in the house up "y e1'' AZ
on which the liquor dealers the Illinois egisatu
base their claim. The re- -.
port is taken verbatim from
the Sagamo Journal of De Prohibition but wa
cember p, 1870, copy OF ,. e 4o+., j.,
which is file in the Ii
brary of the Chicago His -
torical Society:
MIR ORMSBEE from the
select committee to which referred bill to amend an act
in regard and grocery license reported substitute
for the bill allowing county grant license at dlscre
on the applicants paying not less than Slo OF oie ""
500 INFO the county treasury, ETC.
MIR ROSS moved to strike out $40 and insert S25
MIR K1TCHELL said the only object OF these laws
seemed to be revenue, he should support the amend
ment He would suggest that should license gambling
"NR HARDIN moved to lay the amendment on the table
which was carried. Ayes Al; nays
"MR MURPHY, OF COOK, MOVED TO STRIKE
OUT THE BILL AND INSERT THAT NO LICENSE BE
HEREAFTER GRANTED FOR SELLING LIQUOR, AND
THAT ANY PERSON SELLING THE SAME SHOULD
BE LIABLE TO A FINE OF $1,000.
"MR MURPHY SAID IT SEEMED TO BE THE DE
SIRE OF SOME THAT WE SHOULD LEGISLATE THE
COUNTRY INTO MORALITY. HE DESIRED TO GIVE
THEM AN OPPORTUNITY OF EXPECTING THEIR
PURPOSE.
"lIR. LINCOLN MOVED TO LAY THE AMENDMENT
ON THE TABLE CARRIED-AYES "a; NOES g.
This is the much bruited Prohibition amend
;ndf IS
true the statement of the liquor scribes that Lincoln,
in moving to lay this silly amendment on the table
voted against statewide Prohibition Very evidently
Mr. Murphy's amendment was intended as slur
upon the restrictive measure then before the house,
and Lincolns motion table it real service to
the temperance cause
That Lincoln at this time not only believer
in total abstinence but public advocate OF It, is
proved concusvely by address which he delivered
before the Washingtonian Society, temperance or
eanzation in the Presbyterian Church OF Springfield
~, Eabr,,arv 1870 or inst little more than
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18
Annual Inspection
Local Miltiamen

Captain Collins of the regular
army. instructor for the Oregon Ma
tional Guard, inspected the local COM
pany last Monday evening at the arm
ory. This was the annual inspection
and the miitiamen had everything
polished and shined up in good shape
and turned out well.
On Tuesday Captain Malone and
Lieutenants Dean and Blake went to
Medford to attend the inspection of
the Medford company and were
shown through the quarters of the
Medford organization.
Encampment this year will be held
from the 10th to the 27th of June.
The company has high hopes of being
sent to the exposition at San Fran
cisco, but if the plans for the fair
trip should fail they will go to Fort
Stevens.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18
Try buying at Enders'.
YOUR FRECKLES
Need Attention in February and
March or Face May Stay Covered.

Now is the time to take special care
of the complexion if you wish it to
look we'll the rest of the year. The
February and March winds have 4
strong tendency to bring out freclles
that may stay all summer unless re-
moved. Now is the time to use othine
double strength.
This prescription for the removal
of freckles was written by promi-
nent physician and is usually so sue.
cessful that it is sold by druggists un-
der guarantee to refund the money If
it fails. Get an ounce OF othine-
double strength and even a few ap-
pications should show wonderful
Improvement, some of the smaller
frecllles even vanishing entirely.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18
Additional
Social Items

The chief event in fraternal circles
for some time past was the celebra-
tion of the twenty-second anniversary
of Granite Tent No. 4, order of the
Maccabees, which occurred Wednes-
day evening. About $50 were pres
ent, including State Commander
Sherwood of Portland. An honored
guest also was E. A. Hildreth of
Butte Falls, known as "The Father
of the Tent" who organized the local
order twenty-five years ago. The
ladies OF Margaret Hive, the women S
auxiliary, swarmed into the lodge
hall and added to the gaiety of the
event. There was a program, ban
quet and dance, the festivities being
kept up until a. m. F. II. Crowson
is commander and George F. Damon
record keeper. Charley Gillette, Tie
first commander, and Ed Thornton,
the first record keeper, both of whom
are charter members, attended the
reunion and swapped yarns over the
earlier Maccabean period.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18

DR.. Briscoe was injured yesterday
so that he could not leave the hotel
today. While enjoying an outing he
fell and sprained his ankle, and it
will be several days before he will
be able to use it.-Roseburg Review.
E. d. Briggs is planning to tear
down the big red barn on Almond
street, which will be great improve
ment to this neighborhood. In &C
cordance with the move to beautify
Ashland, gardens, flowers, etc, will
be planted.
Just arrived, complete line of
spring and summer millinery. Among
the selection are some of those styl-
ish Tipperary turbans and those beau
tiful small chic sailors. and, in fact,
everything that is new and up to
date. Mrs. A. E. Smith, 81 Oak
street.
Messrs. F. G. McWilliams, V. o. N.
Smith, G. w. Seager and F. E. Wat
son went to Medford last Saturday
evening in the interests of the local
Commercial Club, to confer with Med
ford men on advertising the valley.
City Engineer Walker went along as
advisor on roads and routes.
Pinkerton and Burns detective
agencies have issued warnings that
all with money visiting San Francisco
during the 1915 fair should beware
of strangers with business or betting
propositions. According to the circu-
lar, the smoothest bunco men, clever
est swindlers and fairest women
crooks on earth have gathered at the
fair city, many of them being driven
out of Europe by the war. The cir
cular is educational, telling the peo-
pie not to allow good clothes and a
good appearance to throw them off
their guard and lose their pocket
book
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18

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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-18
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Enders' trunk sale this week.
A. c. Brown went to Medford Sun
day afternoon.
Woolens and silks sold by the yard
at Orres' tailor shop.
Howard Waters spent Monday af-
ternoon in Medford.
Miss Florence Erickson spent last
week visiting in Medford.
Have a Fit at Ores. Tailors for
men and women.
A. F. Roberts of Medford was up
on a business trip Monday
Stump puller, good as new, bar
gain. lis Granite street. tt
Miss Jessie Reynolds visited in
Medford the last of the week
SUMNER PARKER, violinist and
teacher, SO Sixth street. 72-1mo.'
Mrs. Herman Purucker is visiting
friends and relatives in Medford this
week.
Don't overlook the White House
Grocery sugar special advertised on
page five.
Judge Touvelle was up Tuesday af-
ternoon from Medford, attending to
official matters.
Miss Grace Scott returned to her
home here Monday after brief visit
with friends in Medford.
Get scrip with your meals and all
purchases of 10c or over at the
Vienna Bakery. 75-4t
Mrs. w. A. Wiltshire is visiting rel
atives in Portland. Her mothers ILL
ness necessitated her going.
Demonstration of Minute Jellotine
served with Golden Gate coffee Sat
urday afternoon. Holmes Bros.
For spray hose, spray pumps, spray
nozzles and bamboo spray rods go to
4 ell lOT d SQudIo uSdl. 'O-Sl
Jack Pelton and wife of Roseburg
spent Tuesday in Ashland, stopping
off for the day while en- route to the
fair at San Francisco.
Remember, 500 extra votes to the
first five customers every Monday at
Ores tailor shop. Girls, get busy.
Jim Bowers and Ray Murphy drove
seventy-five head of cattle to Medford
Monday, where they will be fed for
the rest of the winter.
Hum Pracht is acting as landlord
of the Depot Hotel during the alb
sence of Julian Wolfe, who is attend
ing the opening of the fair.