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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
PosToFFIcE SAFE CRACKED.
Yeges Use Explosives and Get 500
At WhltevIIIe.

fSHAS 49, INfteSiNSo Civ NO. RtJv
At WhltevIIIe.
Whiteyille. crackers dynamit.
ed the postoffice here shortly after
midnight OF May Q, and after looting
the safe of 800, a large quantity OF
stamps anu the oHice records, escaped
In an automobile.
The sound Of the explosion awak-
ened number of residents in the
vicinity of the postoffice. C. A. Rob
erts, first on the scene, declared that
the robbers had not left the building
more than few minutes when num-
Der OF citizens arrived. No trace was
to be found of the route taken by
the burglars.
Investigation showed that the work
was not that of amateurs, as careful
preparations had been made for crack.
ing the big safe.
The interior of the building was but
slightly damaged by the explosion, al.
though the safe was practically de-
stroyed. The government has offered
a reward Of $1,000 for the robbers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
EpIroR,s CHANGE OF HEART.


During the wet and dry campaign
Of the state Of Washington, the Sc.
attic Daily Times worked vigorously
for the vets. After one month Of pro-
hibition this is what the editor said !:
I'VE fought prohibition on economic
grounds alone. We believed that In
q great seaport city with a popula-
ton of upwards of 100000, prohibit
ton would be destructive; that it
would bring on economic disaster.
We believed that under the license
system we had the liquor traffic as
well controlled as 1t could be; we
wanted to let 1t alone and we fought
as hard as we could fight. But In
spite of all we could do, prohibition
carried and went into effect January
/. Its moral effect has been tremen-
dous. Seattle had 26O saloons and
we had an average Of 1900 arrests a
month for crimes and misdemeanors
growing out Of liquor drinking. In
January we had only 400 arrests and
go Of these were made January /.
and were the result of hang-overs
from the old year."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
CARLOADS OF EGGS
Lost IN FLAMES
NEAL-FosTER PRODUCE HOUSE
OF COLUMBIA HAS A DIS
AsTRous BLAZE.
$25O,oO0 ROAD BONDS SOLD
Hawkins County Gets Premium For
issue-Work viii Be Started On
Highways At once-News
Over the State.

Columbia.--The produce house of
the Foster-Neal company at this place,
together with all its contents, con-
sisting of several carloads of eggs,
a carload of live and dressed poultry,
quantity of stock peas, etc., has
been dstroyed by fire. They claim a
loss of $4,000, with only $4,000 insur-
ance. In addition to the stock loss,
they claim loss of $1,000 in notes, to-
gether with all their books and &C.
counts.
A wool factory adjoining, belonging
tc W. T. Wilkes, was also practically
destroyed. He had no insurance and
the loss is possibly $1,000.
Two negro cabins nearby were also
destroyed The building occupied by
the wool factory factory belonged to
H. B. Wantland and was coveder by
insurance. The building occupied by
the produce house belonged to Louis
Barker, and was insured for only
$500, with loss of $4,000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
MEAL-TiME CONSCIENCE.
What Do the Children Drlnkf

There are times when mother or
father feeds the youngsters something
that they know children should not
have. Perhaps 1t is some rich dessert
but more often It is tea or coffee.
It 10 better to have some delicious,
hot food-drink that you can take your
self and feed to your children, con-
scious that 1t will help and strength.
en-, but never hurt them.
"A Yorkstate lady says: II used
coffee many years In spite Of the con-
viction that 1t injured my nervous sys-
tenn and produced my nervous head.
aches. While visiting a friend was
served with Postum and ] determined
to get q package and try 1t myself.
The result was all that could be de-
sired-a delicious, finely favored, rich
ly colored beverage. Since / quit cof-
fee, Postum has worked wonders for
me.
my husband, who had suffered from
kidney trouble when drinking coffee,
quit the coffee and took up Postum
with me and since drinking Postum he
has felt stronger and better, with no
indication of kidney trouble.
"You may be sure find 1t a great
comfort to have warm drink at
meals that I can give my children.
with a clear conscience that 1t will
help and not hurt them as coffee or
tea would"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich.
Postum comes In two forms:
Postum cereal-the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and Csc pkgs,
instant Postum--a soluble powder
dissolves quickly in cup G. hot wa,
ter. and. with cream and sugar, makes
a delicious beverage instantly. Soc
and SOC tins.
Both forms are equally delicious
and cost about the same per cup.
There's Reason" for Postum.
-sold hy Grocera
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
GETS $4,000 JUDGMENT.
Nashville stockman Receivers for
Race Horses Killed In Wreck.

Nashville stockman Receivers for
Race Horses Killed In Wreck.
Nashvile.-The jury In the case of
w. w. Darden against the Adams
Express company in the federal court
has returned verdict of $4,000 dam
ages with interest from July 7, 1915,
in favor of plaintiff, Mr. Darden, who
lost five race horses in a wreck.
The wreck occurred in July of last
year near Cincinnati. It was GAINED
by Mr.. Darden that he had secured
an express car from the defendant
company in which to transport his
horses, Sand that they were killed in
wreck. Claims were made that the
express car furnished was in a dilapi-
dated condition, was far from sound,
and if it had been car in sound
condition the live stock would not have
persisted.
The horses killed we're very valu-
able race horses.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Episcopalians Meet.

Chattanooga. DR.. H. J. Mikell Of
Nashville, DR.. Loaring Clark Of Chat
tanooga, DR.. W. c. Whitaker of Knox
Vile and DR.. w. d. Buckner of Mem.
phis were elected clerical delegates
from the diocese of Tennessee to the
general convention of the Episcopal
church at st. Louis in October at the
business session of the state conven-
ton here, presided over by Bishop
Gailor.
An earnest appeal was made, to the
convention In behalf Of the extension
of church missionary work among me-
groes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Macmillan kllIs SELF.

Memphis.-Ike Bernei, Sc years old,
was found dead in his room in this
city. Persons living in the same
building told the officers that Bernei
had been out cs work for several
weeks and that he had also been i'll.
Dependency, concluded the police,
was responsible for the man having
taken his own life.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Very Sudden.

1t was the last half Of the fourth
inning, and the home team had three
men on bases and nobody out. Tho
next man up was the best batter on
the team, If not in the entire league.
He advanced to the plate swinging
three bats, and wearing confident
smile on his face. The stands were in
an uproar of enthusiasm.
Suddenly the umpire stepped for.
ward and held up his hand.
Game called on account of dark
ness" he announced.
He leaves u widow and three chill
dren.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
New Church For MT. Pleasant.

Mt. Pleasant.-A committee has
closed deal to erect the new Metho-
dist church at this place, and work
will begin at once. The building is
to be completed in time for confer
ence, which convsnes here October II.
The Methodists have beautiful new
Sunday school building, which was put
up two years ago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
DECREASE IN PRISONERS.

With the advent Of prohibition in
Portland, Oregon, the number of IN
mates In the Jail has decreased very
materially. The Living Church reports
there are SO few prisoners to attend
the Sunday afternoon religious serv-
ices that their discontinuance has
been recommended.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
PROHIBITION AND FAKES.

Kansas wet, in 1880. had tax rate
Of 5.5 mills on the dollar. Kansas
City dry, in 1914, had rate Of IL
mills. Wet Nebraska has increased
her tax rate from S.9 in 1880 to 7.S
mills In 1914. Atlanta, Ca, is larger
than Toledo, o., and nearly as large as
Columbus, o. Dry Atlanta's tax rate
is $3.50 per thousand, while the rate
in wet Columbus is 1880 per thou
sand, and in wet Toledo sl4 per thou.
sand.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Fire Al DeIIna,

Petersburg.-Fire originating In J..
e. Allison's wood shop at Delina COM
pletely destroyed this shop, valued at
$1,000; ]. C. Burns blacksmith shop,
worth 5000, and an old storehouse.
containing some grain, which was val
ued at about $500. There was no in
surance. The origin is unknown.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
christlanIty,a Meanlno.

It is easier to conceive OF a land
scape without color, life without ac-
ton, music without harmony. than It
is to conceive of Christianity as II
was lived and taught by Christ and
his disciples, which does not reach
out for the redemption OF al men,
James L. Barton
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Find pr.wned Mans Body.

Memphis.-The body of Charles s,
Voccaro. who was drowned in the
Mississippi river several days ago. has
been found by his brother. voccaro
was stepping from launch when he
slipped and fell into the water. The
current swept hin, out to the center
Of the stream before help could be
given.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Neoro's Body Identified.

Nashville. body Of negro
boy drowned in Mill creek, about FIVE
miles from the city, has been identi-
fed as that of John Christia, aged
IL years, of 1101 Second avenue,
eouth. The boy had started to school,
but stopped to go swimming.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Dam Smith Fork.

Liberty.-The Water Roller Mill
company of this place has let a con-
tract to build cement dam across
Smith Fork creek, opposite the old
mill site. The water power is to be
used in operating the flour mill and
an electric plant.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Hlscult Haklnu CONTEXT.

Knoxville.-Ten thousand biscuits
were baked by the Knoxville Gas Com
pany in a ten-hour contest distributed
to the victims of the recent fire, in
which thirty homes were destroyed.
The biscuits, piled high in the show
windows of the gas office, made an APP
petizing spectacle.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
TRAeuE is INDICTED.
Grand Jury Charges Nashville Man
With Murder of Stokes.


Nashville.-Charles c. Trabue, spe-
cial counsel for the city, has been in,
dicted by the Davidson county grand
jury for the murder of Harry s. Stokes.
chief counsel for "the taxpayers" in
the chancery court investigation of
city hall conditions.
Mrs. May Stokes, the wife of Harry
s. Stokes, is named as the prosecu.
trix. There will be no arrest follow.
ing this indictment, nor any change
in the bond. Trabue is out on bond
of $4,000, furnished on the day of the
killing, April rs.
The first payment OF insurance, q
check for $45,617.92, has been received
by Mr.. Stokes executors from one Of
the insurance companies with which
he held policies. He carried total Of
$4,000 life insurance.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
irony Of Fate.

After years Of hard and continuing
work a man reaches the point where
he can afford to own an automobile,
only to find that in reaching it his
health has been so impaired that his
doctor insists he must walk.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Rhodes scholar Leayes.

Chattanooga.--Lawrence w. Faucet
Of Chattanooga, recent winner OF the
Tennessee Rhodes scholarship, left
May 10 for England to begin his stud
les. Mr.. Faucette is graduate of the
University OF the South at Sewanee
and has been for several months Sec
rotary of the South Chattanooga y. M.
C. A. He goes to England early to
take up some special studies and will
enter oxford in October.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Victim of Tennessee River.

Waverly-Charles NJ. Anderson, 20
year-old son of John M. Anderson Of
Hustburg, was drowned at the head OF
what is known as Reynoldsburg ISL
and, in Tennessee river, by falling
from raft His companions, John
Watts and man named Hobbs. did all
they could to aid him when he fell
from the raft. His remains were re-
covered.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
ROAD BONDS SOLD.

Hawkins County VIII Spend $25o,o0o
Received At Once.
Rogersville.-The first $250,000 OF
the Hawkins county road bonds have
been sold to the Provident Bank &
Trust Co. of Cincinnati, at a premium
of $3.50, and the money delivered.
The road commissioners have Sc
lected Engineer Conrad of Hickory, N.
c., to have charge of the work. The
bids on the work will soon be de-
cided upon, and the active work on
roads will begin at an early date.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
cnan.up Week for NashvIIIe,

Nashville-The week of May 22-27
is set aside by Mayor Robert Ewing.
in a proclamation issued by him, as
Clean UplP aint-Up Week" for Nash
vile. The mayor urges i'm his procla-
nation that all citizens cooperate in
making this week a success.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
ONE KILLED; ONE HURT.
Memphis Motorcycle Accident Results
In Postoffice Clerks Death.

Memphis Motorcycle Accident Results
In Postofflce Clerks Death.
Memphis.-James R. Morrison, %
years old, postoffice clerk, is dead,
and Daniel s. Hudson, a street car
motorman, is suffering from broken
leg as the result Of motorcycle acct
dent In this city.
The young men were riding double
on the motorcycle when they attempt
ed to turn street corner and go north
on Bellevue. A large automobile tank
truck was making the turn at the same
time. The motorcycle skidded, hit the
truck and ran violently into q tele-
phone pole. The riders were thrown
onto a concrete sidewalk.
Morrison was badly mangled.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
EDITOR h U. s. commIssIoner.

Columbia.-James /. Finney, editor
of the Daily Herald, has received his
commission as United States commits
sioner to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of the late A. o. P. Nichol.
son. The commission was signed by
United States Judge Sanford.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Jackson.--D. S. Harris has been put
on trial in the Criminal court here.
charged with the murder in the frs.
degree. Harris. who is go years old. is
charged with killing mis- nephew. VIII
Mccain. in the Spring Creek neighbor.
hood.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
More Expensive.

"Mr. Roxe has promised to donate a
new lectern to the church"
Eyes, and ! suppose he'll expect the
rest Of us to chip in and hire some
body to play the blamed thing
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Paris.-W. c. Scates was elected
mayor of Henry at the election held
recently. Other officers are: Roy Plat,
city marshal; G. l.. Cradle, recorder;
R. E. Lovelace. B. w. Rushing, G. F.
Dinkins and A. L. Tosh, aldermen.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Loss 70 Agriculture.

Il is estimated that the annual loss
to agriculture in this country from the
depredations of insects and rodents
alone is $4,000. 0oO, 000-about 81 .
month for every man, woman and
child In the United States.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Bad Weather Range.

Sealed proposals for erecting and
furnishing wooden building. 20 feet
wide and SO feet long, at the rife
range near Fountain City, will be re-
ceived there until noon on May %.
and then opened, according to notice
that has been sent out by Adjutant-
General Chas. B. Rogan.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Rouah stuff.

Shall l go over your face again."
asked the barber.
Il don't mind your going over It,"
replied the man In the chair, "but
please don't go under the skin like
you did the first time"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Chattancoga.-The Columbian Iron
Works of Chattanooga has granted
pine-hour work-day with wage scale
of 421a cents per hour. This is re-
duction of enc hour per day.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Mo Occasion for Grace.
u Va q We mum 20
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Hostess Ito small guest)-Flossie
does your papa say grace before
meals?
Flossie-I don't know. What's
gracef n
Hostess-Why, saying grace is re-
turning thanks for what we have to
eat.
Flossie-Oh, my papa doesn't have
to return thanks. He always pays
cash for everything we get.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
COVETED Hy ALL

but possessed by few--a beautiful
head Of hair. II yours IL streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re.
store It to its former beauty and lus-
ter by using La Creole" Hair Dress.
ing. Price S1.00.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
SALOONS AND TAX RATE.

In Circleville, Ohio, in 1911, the last
In three-year dry period, the tax
rate was $11.20 on a thousand dollar
valuation. In 1918, under saloons, the
tax rate increased to $11s0, and this
year the rate is $11.90.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

some men uses big words said
Uncle Eben, de same as turkey
spreads his tail feathers. Dey makes
an elegant impression. but dey don't
reppersent no real meat"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Fly Poison Kills More Children
Than ALI Other Poisons Combined
For Safety's Sake, Use -

Is there In your home, anywhere
within baby's reach, saucer of
arsenic poisoned paper floating In
water, or a can with a sweetened
poisoned wick1
During 1915. 26 cases of fly poisoning
were reported from IL states; In 1914. Is
cases from IA states. Fly poison Kills more
fh'ldren than all other ooisons eom6fsed.
Yet fly poison still Is left unguarded
except In the homes where mothers have
learned that the safe. says. aon1poisoaoss.
efficient fly catcher and destroyer Is
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
CONTRACTING DRINK HABIT.

Two-thirds of all the drunkards
contract the drink habit before they
are twenty-one years old, nearly one
third before they are sixteen, and
about seven per cent before they are
twelve.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Oars a silver linin' to every
cloud" said Uncle Eben; "but some
times it's foolish to stand around look.
In fur IT, Std o. h'istin' umbrella"
-Washington Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
sunday School Association.

Nashville.-The annual state conven-
ton of the Tennessee Sunday School
association will be held in Lewisburg,
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday,
June 6, and s.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Kept Busy.

A man who always tells the exact
truth has to spend more time in verify
ing than he can devote to talking.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
a laxative-three for cathartic.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Net Very.

MY wife and are thinking of char.
tering a yacht for the summer"
Won't that be pretty expensiveT
mot SO long as we confine our
selves to thinking about it."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

A woman seldom brags OF her good
judgment, but men were liars ever.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

Occasionally a man may blacken
his accusers in an attempt to white
wash himself.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19

WHY HAVE cHILLS AND FEVER?
Plantation" Chill Tonic is guaran-
teed and will do the work in week.
Your money cheerfully refunded by
dealers If 1t fails after giving 1t
proper trial. Price 50c.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Company To Muster Out.

Company l. of Tazewell, Tenn, OF
the Third Tennessee Regiment, will be
mustered out of the service, the organi-
zation having failed In the require
ments made by the United States gov
eminent A year ago the company was
inspected and an adverse report was
made. Under the law a military or
ganization is given a year to conform
to the requirements, and when II was
inspected again a short time ago the
inspector reported that its condition
had not been improved.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
cass Named Armorer.

Cass Named Armorer.
Capt. E. e. Cass Of Elizabethton
has been appointed by Gov. Rye as
state armorer to succeed former State
Armorer Ernest Hartley, who lost his
position through the act of his brother,
A. N. Hartley, in taking large num-
Der of cartridges while he was in
charge.
So far nothing has been heard OF
the discharged armorer, Ernest Hart
ley, who disappeared shortly after his
brothers arrest.
Capt Cass is at the head Of Com
pany D, Third infantry, stationed at
Elizabethton. and stands very high In
that section. He has been a national
guard member for number of years.
He will come to Nashville at once
and take up his duties, which will be
arduous at first, since Adjutant Cen
eral Charles B. Hogan plans COM
plete inventory of all goods in the
armory. After that he viii use'a card
index system so that any particular
line can be easily located.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-05-19
Important to Mothers

important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle o.
CASTORIA, q safe and sure remedy foi
infants and children. and see that II
Signature sssaa sa Of IzHAZzM
In Use for Over so Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoris