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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Selmer, Tenn, July 20. 1915.

Selmer, Tenn, July 20, 1915.
Independent:
Time is passing pleasantly, the days
are fieetihg, to those who wander
back again to old McNairy TO spend
awhile. These days, though touched
last week with July heat, are fine. the
mornings bring delight with their cool
freshness.
must tell of an enjoyable time
had last Thursday, SO beautiful the
day and so unusual at midsummer
when the woods are hushed save for
the chatter Of insects, when the trees
though green have lost their sheen,
and the flowers by the way side have
droop at mid day.
After dinner at the Gooch hotel,
which needs no word of mine to say
how tempting, both in preparations,
variety and excellent service it was,
several members Of the family with
myself took seats in Dams auto, Walter.
the porter, driving, and started for
Purdy, the old county seat, where
had not been in many years, but de-
sired to see again. as do all who once
lived there. The road seemed un-
familiar to me, except for a few re-
minders, the county farm being one.
As we approached, the old college
was the most conspicuous building
left in the pretty little town, the
Riggs place this side of it being a
wilderness of weeds, grown up cedars
and some oaks whose shadows seemed
to spread with lingering regret over
the spot where once so many pretty
flowers blo0med. Passing through the
only street that remains, along which
are a few scattered houses, we come to
the brick store on the corner, and de-
string to 60 to the grave yard. but
finding the road too rough for the
auto we got out and walked, passing
the McBee home, now occupied by
Mr.. Smallwood. who has the place in
good cultivation, we came to the road
which lead to the graveyard, and
entering the gate, we we're confronted
by dense shadows, the tangled UNDER
growth, and overhanging trees, the
dark green carpet Of box and the
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30

deep silence, save for the sighing Of
the breeze through the great white
pines, who stand as sentinels over the
tombs of the silent sleepers, a wierd
feeling pressed our spirits as we
pressed aside the bushes to read the
epitaph of those who once trod over
this ground full of life and hope.
looked at some cedars, desOlate and
bare of green, but around them were
twined tenderly the greenest and
most graceful of vines, SO does Heaven
ever send mercy to the sorrowing.
Bidding adieu to this sacred spot ever
dear to those left of the people of
Purdy we drove by the college where
a good school was in progress last
year. Many memories of the past
were brought to mind, but not pain
full, we will ever say.
Sweet Purdy, once loveliest village
among the hills.
As we struck the ridge, with the
great dips on either side, knew we
were nearing the county farm, where
we stopped and were shown over the
place by Mrs. Beard, who indeed is
motherly and kind to the unfortunates
placed in her care. We were intro
duced to them, and found that Prof.
Canterbury had drifted there. He
seems resigned and cheerful. spending
much time in reading.
We reached Selmer as the sun
was setting, and with many thanks to
my kind hostesses, whose hospitality
cannot be exceeded, shall long re-
member my pleasant trip.
Very truly,
M. L. STAINBACK.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
FARMERS MEETING
Delegates TO Farmers institute at
Jackson to Be Selected.

A meeting of the farmers Of Nc
Marry county is hereby called to meet
ia the court house at Selmer August
7, 1915, at l o'clock, for the purpose
of selecting delegates to the West
Tennessee Institute at Jackson on
September |, 2 and 3. The county
will be entitled to 60 males and 10
females. j. D. Johnson, Asst Com.
of Agriculture, will be present to de-
liver an address and give all informa-
tion required.
1t is requested that all who desire
to 20 attend this meeting.
P. H. THRASHER,
Chairman County Committee.
J. W. -PURVIANCE. Sec'y.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30

People are about through with their
crops and are spending their time
fishing and attending the protracted
meetings.
Mrs. Dock Mcmahon, who has been
very i'll, is reported to be improving.
Crops are promising but are in
need of rain.
School opened third Monday with a
band of enthusiastic boys and girls,
and the number is still increasing.
We had our school rally 23d inst.
Our bodies and minds were bounti-
fully fed on the good dinner and ex-
cellent talks made by Prof. H. A.
Webb, j. N. Roland and Supt. Gran
than.
The people are glad to have their
former teacher, Miss Hardin, with
them again, and hope that much may
be accomplished and interest taken
toward developing the young minds
for usefulness.
Misses Lessie and Essie league Of
Ramer have been visiting relatives
and friends around Gooch.
Tote Pittman of Chewalla spent
Saturday and Sunday with relatives.
Gooch and Kinks schools are PLAN
ming to render a joint program in
about two weeks.
Children are usually interested in
what their parents are, so If your
children are not interested in school,
open your own box and see how much
school interest it contains.
STUDENTS.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
A Medicine Chest for Csc

In this chest you have an excellent
remedy for Toothache, Bruises, ,Sprains,
Stiff Neck, Backache, Neuralgia. Rheu-
matism and for most emergencies.
One 25c. bottle of Sloan's Liniment
does it all-this because these all
ment are symptoms, net disease, and
are caused by congestion and infam-
nation. If you doubt, ask those who
use Sloan's Liniment, or better still,
buy 25c. bottle and prove it, All
Druggists. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Tennessees' Volunteers.

During arecent vi<itto Shiloh National
Park. was forcibly reminded of that
awful conflict in which so many Of Ten
nessee's brave volunteers fell: and to their
sacred memory l dedicate these lines.
MRS. FLORENCE JOSEPHINE EPPs.
Corinth, Miss.
On history's page full many name
Shines through the mist of years,
But none more bright or glorious
Than Tennessee's brave volunteers.
They fell, that valiant host,
For her their blood was shed,
For aye shell guard with jealous care
The bivouac of her dead.
The battle o'er they rest from strife,
Theirs peace and love and trast,
God spreads mantle O'er the bloody field
Till He gathers up their sacred dust.
Where once the bayonets cleaned
And hearts beat hard with strife,
Where the sound of martial music
Called to death and not to life,
We plant our flowers sweet tokens
Of love. though they never can know,
And o'er the graves of our immortals
These loving emblems strew,
For aye they'll hear the springtime's call,
Their tender buds put forth,
Their fragrant beauty ever breathe
OF peace twixt South and North.
While the stars in the Heavens blue
Their faithful vigil keep,
And time doth heal the battle scars
OF those they left to weep.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30

A meeting of the Good Roads
Central Committee was held Sat-
urday. Each committeeman made
a favorable report on his section.
The reports showed the people
along the line enthusiastic and
some of the committee had Sc
cured subscriptions of work and
money amounting as in the Nc
Marry district to $500. The line
was fixed from Jack Ethredge's
to at least Pleasant Grove south.
The committeeman and patrons
were to settle the section north
Of Ethredge's. It is understood
that a large force all along the
line will be at work today Thurs
day. and continue until each Sec
tion is completely graded.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30

I. W. Sims has announced in a
lengthy article his race for Sen
ator against Senator Lea. He
scores Lea about his absence from
his seat when he should have been
there. Lea comes with his hat in
the ring and calls Sims a nom
resident Of Tennessee and a citi-
zen of Washington. 1t looks like
a real dog fight unless some other
and better man enters the race.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
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 a shampoo on hair and scalp. By
morning the gray has disappeared
and another application or two of
Q-Ban the hair is beautifully darkened
and becomes fluffy, glossy and luxuri-
ant with real hair health. Itching
and dandruff have stopped. Q-Ban
stops falling hair and promotes its
growth. Q-Ban is not sticky and
messy. and cannot iniure the hair or
scalp. Delightful to use and sure to
darken hair so evenly and naturally
no one can tell. Doc for 81 bottle.
Browder Bros. Selmer. Tenn. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30

The experiment of wheat rails
ing in Mississippi and Arkansas
this season has shown that in all
the Southern States as large crop
of wheat can be grown as in the
North. Wheat put in in good
condition and early enough to get
a good fall growth can be relied
on for as sure a crop as the stand
ard crops of this section, Ten
nessee is wheat State and always
has been.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30

The reports from the cotton
belt Monday to the Commercial
Appeal shows a slight falling off
from that of a month ago. Some
States report too wet and some
too dry. So on the whole the
crop promises a normal one, with
about Is per cent. lessened acre
age, giving about a fourteen mil
lion crop.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
CHAPTER SOB.
House BILL No. 1884.
PRIVATE ACTS.

(Sipes)
An Act to provide for ex-officio
fees and the payment thereof, to
Sheriff in Counties in the State hav-
ing a population of not less than
1880 nor more than 1880 inhah-
itants according to the Federal Gen.
sus Of 1910, or Of any subsequent
Federal Census.
Section l. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of the State of
Tennessee, That in all counties in this
State having population of not less
than 1880 nor more than 1880
inhabitants according to the Federal
Census of 1910, or of any subsequent
Federal Census, the Sheriff in said
County or Counties shall receive in
addition to the fees and salaries they
now receive. the sum of Two Hundred
Dollars ($200,00) for ex-officio servi-
ces rendered.
This amount to be paid quarterly
on warrant drawn by the County
Judge or Chairman on the Trustee.
and to be paid out Of the County funds.
Section 2. Be it further enacted,
That this Act take effect from and
after its passage, the public welfare
requiring it.
Passed May Is, 1915.
VIM. P. COOPER,
Speaker House of Representatives.
ALBERT e. HILL,
Speaker of Senate.
Approved May II. 1915.
TOM C. RYE, Governor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Stramoline

That powerful lung medicine that
Is sold by druggist on a positive guar
antee TO give satisfaction or money
refunded. We are not satisfied until
you are satisfied. Large size bottle
sent BY parcel post to your door for
'sne dollar. Address Moore Riggs
Chemical Company, 94S Linden ave.,
Memphis, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Notice.

All parties owing the firm Of E. F.
Hendrix & Sons, come in at once and
settle the same. | am winding up
the business of said concern and insist
on you doing this promptly.
F. +. HENDRIX.
Selmer, June A, 1915.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Land Transfers

Mollie Cobb Homestead and dover
in III acres to R. N. Hester, 5000.
R. N. Hester and wife to D. H. Cobb,
1T acres. 5000.
G. W. Hurley and wife to T. ]. Hur-
ley, two acres in Chewalla, 500.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
CHAPTER 557.
SENATE BILL No. 1929.
PRIVATE ACTs.

(Abernathy)
An Act to permit residents of Nc
Marry county to catch fish in the
waters of said county by means Of
trap, net or seine; to prescribe the
manner of catching and the character
of trap net or seine.
Section l. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of the State of
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
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 well. A bargain offered. W.
M. Phillips, Cairo, Ill. 48
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
For Sale.

Fine Elberta peaches at DR.. Kings
ley's farm on Pocahontas road, three
miles southeast Of Bethel Springs, at
25c per bushel, or 40c with basket.
HENRY WILSON.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30
Don't Make
Curiosity Telephone Calls

Because 1,oeo idle curiosity seekers In Bingham
ton asked Genital where the FIRE was an emergency
call for an ambulance held up for nearly min
utes and this delay resulted In the death OF -.
Physicians say that had the ambulance been secured
at once---'s life might have been saved"
-Elmird Adpertiser.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30

Tennessee, That hereafter any resi-
dents of McNairy county, Tenn, may
catch fish from any Of the waters of
said county BY means of a trap, net
or seine; provided the trap is con-
structed with fingers or stats at least
one and one-half inches apart; the net
with meshes not less than one and
one-half inches and the seine not to
exceed twelve feet in length.
Section 2. Be it further enacted,
That all laws and parts Of laws in
conflict with the use of traps, nets or
seines in McNairy county be, aud the
same are hereby repealed, and that
the act take effect from and after it's
passage, the public welfare requir-
ing il.
Passed May II, 1915.
ALBERT E. HILL,
Speaker of Senate.
VIM. P. COOPER,
Speaker House Of Representatives.
Approved May II, 1915.
TOM C. RYE, Governor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30

1t is always the next administration
that will save the country.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-07-30

When Love spoils, it is about the
worst mess imaginable.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-05-08
IMPORTANT NEWS
ITEMS

Philadelphia. April 2s.-The nation
wide unity OF men. and plans for a
campaign for an interdenominationa
federation were among the questions
discussed by representatives Of the
chapters throughout the eastern Sec
ton of the United States and Canada
and Jamaica, who are attending the
eleventh international convention Of
the Brotherhood OF Andrew and Philip.
in session here.
Deal, England, April % (via Lon
don).-The steamer Noordam. bear
ing delegates to the woman's peace
congress at The Hague, sailed for Rot
terdam after detention of the Eng
lish coast for many hours, ostensibly
because of the embargo on North sea
traffic.
Washington, April 28.-Collector Of
Customs Hamilton at Newport News,
Va, telephoned Assistant Secretary Of
the Treasury Peters on Monday that
Captain Thieffelder Of the German
cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm had de-
cided to intern. Assistant Secretary
of the Navy Roosevelt later announced
that the German raider was interned
at Newport News.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-05-08
TWIN CITIES CASE DECIDED
Interstate Commerce Commission Re-
jects Proposals Of Railroads East
Of Mississippi to Raise Rates

Washington, April 30.-The inter
state commerce commission on
Wednesday rejected the proposal Of
railroads east of the Mississippi and
north of the Ohio to establish ninety
cent scale of class rates on rail-lake-
and-rail traffic from New York and the
east to St Paul and Minneapolis. The
eighty-three cent scale was ordered to
be maintained.
The proposal Of the railroads to
charge a twenty-eight cent scale Of
differentials to Minneapolis and St.
Paul over the rates to Duluth. also
was rejected and a twenty-one cent
scale ordered maintained.
This means that on trafiic from the
East twenty-one cents will be added to
the rate to Duluth on shipments that
go through to st. Paul and Minneap-
oils.
The case. known as the Twin Cities
Case" was one of the most i'm
portant recently decided by the COM
mission. as II affects large volume
Of traffic over. practically all western
railroads.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-05-08
ROOSEVELT ENDS TESTIMONY
Colonel Talked for Forty-NIne Hours
Name Of Gov. Charles s.
Whitman Mentioned.

Syracuse, N. Y. April 3o.-The name
of Gov. Charles 8. Whitman was
brought into the Barnes-Roosevelt
$4,000 libel suit just before Colonel
Roosevelt completed his talking mar.
athon OF approximately forty-nine
hours.
Whitman. while district attorney Of
New York county on February 10. 1914.
wrote a letter to Charles II. Duell. Jr..
formerly Of Syracuse. declaring in ef-
feet that there should be reuniting
Of Progressives and Progressive Re-
publicans and all good citizens to rid
the state of boss rule.
When Colonel Roosevelt finished his
record breaking testimony he had
been on the stand seven court days
and part OF two other days. making
q total of almost fifty hours.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-05-08
TURKS CLAIM BIG VICTORY
Berlin Hears Ottoman Troops Cap
tured Twelve thousand Prisoners
Near DardaneIIes Forts.

Berlin, April 30.-Halil Bey. former
president Of the Turkish parliament,
who is now in Berlin. received a tele-
gram from Constantinople on Wednes.
day stating that 5000 French and Brit.
ish soldiers had been driven to the sea
and that 10000 had been captured by
the Turks as result Of the attempt of
the allies to land forces to attack the
Dardanelles Notifications.
A British admiralty announcement
issued at London states that the allied
troops have established themselves
across the Gallipoli peninsula. They
have beaten of all attacks and are
steadily advancing.
Constantinople, April 80 (yia Am.
sterdam).-The war minister has
sent the following report to the sui.
tan:
General Limon Won Sanders tele
graphs that the center and right wing
of the enemy's army has been com.
pletely defeated. He hopes the left
wing will undergo the same fate"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-05-08
HUGE RUM TAX LAlD|
BRITAIN cURBs LIQUOR DRINK,
ING AND INCREASES Eff.
clENcY.
MEASURE BY LLOYD GEORGE
chanceIior's Law VIII Practically
Wipe Out she Traffic In IntoxIcants
About shIpbuIIdlns Yards and
Other Plants.

London, May 1.-Chancellor Lloyt
George on Thursday night submitted
the governments liquor program tc
the house of commons and immediate
ly moved that its most important pro
vision, an increase of 1898 per proof
gallon In the duty on whisky. brandy
and gin, should be adopted at once
and put into effect Immediately.
1T Is necessary to pass this resolu'
ton tonight" he explained. I'm or.
der to prevent the withdrawal Of spir.
its from bond"
The house divided. 1t was the first
division since the beginning of the
war. Lloyd Georges victory. however.
was complete. The resolution was
carried by vot OF 80 to 8.
The former duty on spirits was 10
shillings proof gallon. The bill adds
IL. shillings and 8 pence q gallon.
more than doubling the tax. The
taxes on other alcoholic drinks are
increased in proportion.
The government is to control the
sale Of all liquor In areas where war
material IL produced and where ship
ping Is carried on. The present pub
lie houses In these areas are to be re-
formed or. In many cases. put out Of
business. Hours of sale will be re-
stricted and the use of light and nom
Intoxicating drinks will be encour-
aged. Financial sufferers are to be
compensated.
Thus ends one OF the bittertst and
} ost interesting campaigns ever
waged in England. That 1t has been
source of serious embarrassment to
the government was indicated by the
chancellor In his speech.
The task of finding solution to
the drink problem is the worst that
could possibly befall a minister" he
said in introducing the bill. After
II weeks of work on the problem /
am prepared to take pledge never
to touch drink again-politically.
Nothing but real necessity" he
continued, has driven the govern
ment to submit these proposals. The
consideration of this question was
forced upon US by the officials who
are responsible for the output Of war
material. When the time comes to
drive the enemy out of Flanders and
France. the expenditure of ammuni-
ton must be on q scale unprece-
denied in any war. The reports
showed that the drink evil was large
ly responsible for our failure to pro-
duce material and ammunition az fast
as we should.
In the shipyards the slackness
was SO great as to cause serious anx-
iety to the fleet commanders.
Lloyd George then outlined the pro-
posed measure as stated above. He
estimated that the new duties on
beer would produce 100000 Of rev.
enue and that the duties on wines
would produce $7,500.000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-05-08
IN DEATH PACT; LOSES NERVE
Youth Admits Sight Of Sweetheart In
convuIsIons Caused Him to Break
Agreement.

Lincoln, H.. April ga pact Of
death by the terms Of which both
lovers were to die was revealed by
ninetesn-yearold Daniel Hurley. farm
hand. who is formally charged with
the murder Of his seventeen-year-old
sweetheart, Katherine Roller.
The girl died Saturday night in con-
vulsions. The sight OF her sufferings
broke the lads nerve. and he failed
to carry out his part Of the agreement.
His confession came after sleep
less night in solitary confinement in
jail. followed by severe grilling from
States Attorney c. E. Smith OF Lo-
gan county.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-05-08
JOHN BUNNY, ACTOR, DIES
WeIl-known movie" Star suecumbs
Following Collapse From
Overwork.

New York. April 2s.-John Bunny.
whose antics on the screen have made
millions laugh, died on Monday at his
Brooklyn home. He had been III for
three weeks. Overwork is said to . ave
brought on a nervous breakdown
which caused his death. Bunny was
fifty-two years old and was born In
New York. He was educated to be
priest. HIS first professional en-
gagement was in Strangers OF Paris"
Belasco production. in 1883. He en-
tered the moving picture field about
eight years ago and at his death was
reputed to be the highest salaried
actor In the business.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-05-08
DIVORCE LEADS TO SHOOTING
Arkansan Kills -Four Members Of His
WIfe's Family and Makes
He Escape.

Morriliton. Ark. April 2s.--sam
Bell, young cattle buyer, shot and
killed four members Of his wife's
family and escaped. The dead ara
Richard Fryer. flfty-four years old:
his seventeen-yearcoId son. Amos
Fryer; his daughter, Mrs. Eard Bear.
den. and her husband. Bells wife had
divorced him and gone to live with
Fryer. her father.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-05-08
MRS. AsToR ENGAGED, REPORT
c. n. Mackay Pays Marked Attention
to WIdow-Wiil Lose $2s0,o00 a
Year II She MarrIes Again.

Washington. May 1.-Rumor of q
possible engagement between Clar-
ence H. Mackay. president of the
Postal Telegraph company, and Mrs.
John Jacob Aston. which were start
ed in New York city, have been re-
newed by the visit here Of Colonel
Astor's widow with Mrs. J. E. Wild
ener Of Philadelphia. Mackay and a
group Of friends.
Colonel Aston, who was one OF the
victims of the Titanic disaster. pro-
vided In his will that II his widow
married again she should lose the in
come from 100000. or $250.000 a
year. left In trust for her.