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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-26

that their officers had deceived them. end
that the British ala not Nil prisoners
ION the subject Of German due-outs, 1"
continued the big Highlander. those. sub
terranean dwellings which I saw had little
OF the palatiai look OF which one reads 80
much In the hrst line. at any rate. they
were obviously built for resistance rather
than elegance being very far down - the
ground and supported by substantial wood
work"
"one inference we drew from this was
that the army which occupied them was
not an army which had any hopes Of ad-
vancing. They were built for strength
and permanence. In other worlds, they were
the strongholds OF defensive force not an
offense one. as though the Germans had
now realized that the game was up.
CAPTIvEs CHARACTERIZED
"As for the prisoners--we captured hun.
dreds upon hundreds OF them during that
attack--they were In a terrible condition
In previous raids before the big advance .
the majority OF the captives taken were
more or less well-groomed and well-fed, but
the big push LOT seemed to belong TO quite
another army. They were all either very
young or very old. with n three days
growth on their pinched. pasty faces and Of
most sic<ly appearance. A more ill-condl.
toned lot OF fellows you can't imagine
The contrast with our own splendldly fed
and happy-faced Highlanders was too OBJ
vlous for comment
Lots of those Germans told our chaps
they hadn't seen food for several days. They
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-26
WOMAN OWES PUBLIC
SOME TIME, DECLARES
CHIEF OF MACCABEES

Mrs. Frances E. Burns, Michi-
gan, Tells of Orders Work
to Aid Humanity Both
Morally and Physically
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
S AND BOX

We publish articles for candi-
dates of either party, but are
not responsible for their truth.
They are paid for, as it costs
money for the space and compo-
sition. ....,A letter from Mr.. Per-
kins this week says that he will
continue to write as he has time
if the readers Of the Independent
50 desire. We think they do.
Mr., Perkins viii be in Louisville
on official. business several weeks.
lit looks like McNairy is not
getting much political gush this
eampaign..,.... The early cotton
birds did not get as fat worms
as tae lazy ones. 49,. Those were
old fashioned black frnsts at the
latter end Of last week ....... For
isty years the democratic politi-
cal prognostications before every
election were as loud in their
claims OF victory as this year,.
The sorghum crop is late and
short. Much Of it got a bite of
frost,.............A. H. Jopling has
bought the grocery store of ]. W.
Alternately and is stocking up at
the old stand "A sister of Poly
McIntire tried to suicide Monday
and was taken to the asylum
Tuesday. Bad health was as
signed as the cause for desiring
to end life ........A couple of in
teresting letters will appear next
week from NJ. L. Littlejohn and
Mrs. Marshall.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
,GraveIhiIi

Rain last week abundant to supply
all needs, followed by a heavy frost
and some ice, damaging cotton on low
land
On account of the rain work on the
gin plant was delayed some, but all
the machinery is on the grounds, and
ere this goes to print we hope to see
it in operation.
Will Wilson passed here last week
on his way to the south part of the
county to look after his political in
terests.
Prof. Strickland, of Hardin county,
who has been employed to teach our
school, was down last week and met
most of the patrons. making a good
impression on all. School will begin
next Monday, the Both, anil continue
for 6 months. With the cooperation
of all concerned. we will have school
not to be excelled in the county (espe-
cially in the rural districts).
Mrs. Sis Luttrell. of Texas, is with
her father, A. T. Springer; will re-
main. for month or two
W D. Hogan and C. D. Haddock
are making good money running a
sorghum mill this fall, as sweets are
scarce and in demand.
Rev. ]. W. Carmack filled his regu-
lar appointment here Sunday.
To ascertain the value of quail as a
boil weevil destroyer, one was killed
in this neighborhood recently, and its
craw was found to contain 100 boil
weevils. We cannot verify this
statement, but it came from relia-
BILE source. So we hope these valu-
able birds will be protected, as no
doubt they will all be needed next
year.
Only a few Of our citizens heard
Gov. Rye speak last Saturday.
Sexton Mccoy, who has been at
work in Memphis, had to give up his
job on account of his health. He is
with his parents here, and is improv-
ing some.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
Land Transfers

Walter Wagner and wife to E. G,
Younger: 81 acres, $l25.
$. c. Cotton to A. P Wallace: 40
acres, $275.
Green White to ALL Orr: 2 acres,
$50.
A, L. Orr and wife to 7. N.
Wright: 155 acres, $4,000.
Tom McCollum to J. j. Alternately:
20 Lie acres, $500.
I J. Rushing to ]. F. Childers: 80
acres, $1,000.
J, 7. Hendrix to Geo. Cobb: 10
acres, $1,000.
Louis F. Koerner and wife to E. H.
Sler: 7l.6 acres, $1,000.
Robert Bailey and wife to Calvin
Yocng: los acres. s67572.
w. X. and Terry Alternately to Sell
mer Produce and Supply Co.: Lot &
building $4,000.
A. +. Cady and wife to Hester &
Cobb: 1864 acres, $3.50.
Lee Gray and w. L. Guthrie to J..
G. Johnston: $50 acres, $1,000.
J. G. Johnston to j. E. Sandusky:
$50 acres, $3.50.
q. A, Allison to j. F. & Coles Moore
40: $500.
j. H. Howell and wife to ]. C.
Hartman: Is acres, 500.
Mrs. Anna Coleman ct al. to A. l..
and Eula Coleman: $50 acres, 81, 900.
r. G Coleman to A. L. Coleman:
la acre, $3.50
R, N Coke and wife to ]. L.
King; 30 acres, $3.50.
w. W. Frank and wife to j. A.
Iroins; G6S acres, $1,000.
John and Maude Wires to Martin
and Sarah Young: 25 acres, 1910.
G b Goodwin b J F. Robinson ct
al; 12I acres. 500.
4. Geo. A. Curlse and wife to ]. 7.
Robinson ct al: III acres, $1,000.
Ei Melton and wife to G. v. Riggs:
100 acres, correction Of former deed.
N. a Harris TO Z, L. Clayton: l55
acres. $500
Al. Kiddy to II. n. Hill: so acres,
S640
j = Garrett and wife to j. R,
Browder: "a acres. 1856.
] A. Mckenzie to A. NJ. Sanders.
! town lot, $1,000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
PERSONALS

T. B. Wilmeth, Of Cypress, was on
our streets Monday.
No. 666 will cure Chills and Fever
1t is the most speedy remedy We know
Jno. R. Erwin made social visit
to Henderson Sunday.
Rub-My -Tism- Antiseptic, Anodyne
Kills pain, stops putrifaction.
Mrs. G. W. Farris and accomplished
daughter, Miss Leo, were the guests
of Mrs. w. H. Alexander.
No. 666 will cure Malaria or Bilious
Fever. 1t kills the germs.
Hon. J. D. Johnston and Col. R. /.
Chester, Of Jackson, accompanied the
Governor here Saturday.
A. B. Dancer, Miss Lavara Thomp-
son, S. R. Conger and Miss Nina May
Perkins motored to Shiloh National
Park Sunday afternoon.
|. C. B. Naylor, of Finger, made US
a pleasant so call Tuesday, while in
Selmer. We are always glad to
shake his cordial hand.
Mrs. R. P. Meeks, after spending
several pleasant days with her sister.
Mrs. N. D. Erwin, at Stantonville, re-
turned to her home in Henderson
Sunday, via Selmer.
E. T. Phillips. of Crumps Landing,
was social caller Monday while in
Selmer for short time. We were
glad to see Long Tom" and talk
over things occurring long ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lacy Erwin and
daughter, Elizabeth, Of Stantonville,
motored to Selmer Sunday, enroute
to Henderson, where they will be the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Badly
this week.
u
MIR. Harry B. Potter, Editor Ex-
tension Division, College of Agricul-
ture, University Of Tennessee, at
Knoxville, called on US Monday while
spending an hour here, on his way to
Bolivar. Mr.. Potter is live wire in
the agricultural matters of Tonnes
see.
W. X. Alternately attended the Me-
ridian Fair last week. He says the
fair and attendance was the largest
thing he ever attended, there being
$4,000 visitors or more there one
day. He captured the first prize in
2:2G trot driven by Mr.. Pike.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
Gard of Thanks

We want to thank the friends Of
W. K. Smith tour father for the
many kindnesses shown him during
his sickness and their favors shown
his children after his death. We can
probably never have words sufficient
to fully express our thanks to you
We may never be able to meet you
and thank each one of you personally
But bear in mind that we will always
think of your many words of sympa-
thy and comfort, and trust your re-
naming days may be crowded with
success and happiness.
HIS CHILDREN,
j. c. Smith of Kemp, Tex,
T. L. Smith, Dawson, Tex,
Mrs. Laura Taylor,
Dawson. Tex
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27

Mr. " j Sharp and Miss Lille
Meeks were married at the Southern
Hotel, Jackson, Wednesday night,
Rev ]. A. Houston performing the
ceremony
On or about the first of next week,
we will have q car load Of cotton
seed meal and bulls, and on account
Of not having room to store them We
will sell limited amount of each at
the car for CASH at the following
prices: meal $l.46; hulls 64c. Better
buy your winter supply. TN. Hum
pbrey & Son.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
Marriage OF Carl Wood

Mr.. Carl Wood and Miss TheIma
Champagne, both of Memphis, were
married at the McLemore Avenue
Christian Church on Oct. 10. The
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. H,
P. Wood, and a Selmer boy. For
several years he has held response
BILE position in drug store in Mem
phis, and is young man of sterling
worth. No better boy was ever
raised in Selmer. The bride is a
stranger to us. but bears the impress
of most lovable and sweet charac-
ter. The happy couple are spending
few days with home people. We
with the host Of friends of Carl, wish
them the full measure of joys that
come to happy union of hearts and
souls.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is local disease, greatly in
0uenced by constitutional conditions,
and in order to cure II you must
take an internal remedy. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally. and
acts thru the blood on the mucous snr-
faces of the system. Halls Catarrh
Cure was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for years. 1t
Is composed of some of the best tonics
known, combined with some OF the
best blood purifiers. The perfect COM
bination OF the ingredients In Halls
Catarrh Cure is what produces such
wonderful results in catarrhal condi-
tions Send for testimonials, free.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO. Props. Toledo, o.
An Druggists, Zoe.
Hal's Family Pills for constipation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
Marriage Licenses

Lonzo Tilman to Ulma Burkhead.
W. E. Burks to Sidney Wingham.
j. L. Tidwell to Sallie English.
Steve Holder to Maudie Mathis.
Dee Hicks to Daisy Dillon.
A, B. c. James to Cordie Miller.
H. G. Scott to Eula McCombs.
Burtram Maxedon to Lillian Reeder.
J. R. Chenault to Silva Higgins.
Everette Smith to Leora Clark.
G. M. Tull to Ethel Male McIntire.
Laney Wade (col.) to Ethel S.
Hasel.
Duey Clark to Della Hockaday.
Newt Cox to Lena Ingle,
John Carter to Fife Mullins.
l.. F. Cady to Dora Patrick.
John B. Ammons to Bertha L. Rob
inson.
J. H. Dawson to Myrtle Smith.
Slater Gillespie (col) to Maggie
Brown.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
Selmer People Get Instant Action


Those who have used it in Selmer
are astonished at the Instant action
of simple buckthorn bark, glycerine,
etc, as mixed in Adler-i-ka. Because
it acts on Both lower and upper bowel.
One Spoonful Adler-i-ka relieves al
most Any Case consultation, sour
stomach or gas. 1t removes such
surprising foul matter that a few
doses often relieve or prevent appen-
dicitis, A short treatment helps
chronic stomach trouble. Browder
Bros, druggists. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
Announcements
STATE SENATE
R. |. Stockard

Being the democratic nominee for
this Senatorial district, hereby
solicit the support especially of every
democrat and of all others who are
interested in the welfare of the dis
trict and the State of Tennessee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27

Buy Prince Albert every
Dhere tobacco is sold in
toppy red bags, Sc; tidy red
tins, Zoe; handsome pound
and hoif-pound tin hun,i-
dors-dnd-that corking fine
pound crystal glass humi-
dor lDith sponge moistener
top that keeps the tobacco
in such clever trim-ai,Daysi
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
STATE OF TENNESSEE
County Of McNairv

SlAlE Vi IElNNE5OEE
County Of McNauy
!, w. T. Pisesi. cashier Of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true, and gives
the actual condition Of said bank as
shown by the books on file in said bank
w. t. PlGOTT, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
18th day Of Oct, 1916.
R. D. ETHERIDGE., Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
L. r. LOCKMAN, Director.
]. H. COBB. Director.
w, D. HENDRIX, Director.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
To the Voters of This Senatorial
District. Composed of the
Counties of Benton. Decatur,
Hardin, Hardeman and Nc.
Nairy:

VARY:
| have been nominated for the place
of State Senator from this district.
If elected it is my purpose to work
earnestly for the people of this dis
trict and for Tenn. | believe in clean,
honest and straightforward dealing
in politics as well as in any other
business and shall be governed ac-
cording to this belief. | wear no
mans collar and shall not, save that
of the. citizens of the district, whose
advice and counsel will be appreciat-
ed on any and all matters affecting
them. am a democaat to the core
but believe in practicing it as well as
to preach it. | shall appreciate the
vote of all democrats and if any char
itably inclined republican. whether
"Bull-Moose" or Bull Elephant" shall
be disposed to vote for me shall ap-
preeiate that also.
Very truly yours.
R. L. SToCKARp.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27

Come to the Independent office for
legal blanks and job printing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
10 The Voters OF McNairy County

intended to go into District in the County and
meet most of the voters and present my claims But on the
l4th day Of October wife had attack which was first
thought stroke Of paralysis but did prove as bad as
feared She is recovering slowly and just as soon as it
advisable for to leave home will out to see as many
voters possible.
feel that the people of this County are closer to me than
ever before You know you know my record So kindly
ask my friends leave nothing undone that honoraby be
done to help me win the race.
appeal to every voter in the County who believes that
worthy represent them in the Legislature have been
your friend in the past and will be your friend in the future
regardless of reelection shall work in the future as
have in the past for the bettermen conditions in this
County
feel under many obligations the voters for their sup
port in the past and reelected shall devote my best
energies and ability discharge the responsible duties of the
Representatives. office such way give you no cause to
regret the confidence which have reposed in me.
earnestly ask you for your vote and influence Tuesday
November T. 1916
Sincerely yours. 8
]. P. sIPEs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
Change Of Schedules, Mobile &
Ohio R. R.


y Effective May End, trains will leave
Selmer, Tenn, as follows:
Northbound
No. Q Express Daily. " 7:30 am.
No. A ExpressDaily. " 9:38 pm.
No. 6 Express Daily. All pm.
Southbound
No. / Express Daily Nv sos pm.
No. 3 Express Daily. 7:01 am.
No. 5 ExpressDaily Nv ll:28 am.
For any information regarding
rates and routes apply to J. D. A.
Coleman, Ticket Agent, Mobile &
Ohio R. R., or write G. E. Allen. Dis
trict Passenger Agent, Jackson, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-27
PRINCE ALBERT
~ l..
the national joy smoke

has favor different delightful of
And that isn't strange either
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-01-27

teyer, to suggest that according to his
observation and experience Water
town stands sadly in need of an au-
ditorium of sufficient capacity to ac-
commodate the large gatherings which
meetshere now and then
I 1t may be stated parenthetically
that movement is now on foot to
ascertain whether ways and means
can be provided for meeting the de-
mand which Mr.. Belk referred to-
| During the day there were many
addresses of special interest, includ-
ing that of Frank G. Odell of Nebras-
ka, on Rural Credits; President
Anderson's annual address; H. ]. Far
mer, secretary of the Farmers CO.
Operative Grain Dealers Association
of Minnesota, and others.
Committee Appointments.
The following committees were ap-
pointed at various times during the
days proceedings:
Credentials-Georg Lindland, Will
low Lakes; E. j. Bergdahl, of Gar
retson; Henry Kentonbach, Dinrock
Resolutions. p. Sherman, Mount
Vernon; c. D. Haywood, Henry; Geo.
Elsom, BrllIon; c. Larson, Plankin-
ton; Pau Tilly, Grover; John Stem
ming, Raymond; John Gard, of Parks
ton; 7. NJ. Martin, Cotton
Terminal Elevator-P f. Loucks,
Watertown; A. 0. Arneson, Hayti;
Paul Tilly, Grover; E. H. Day, Clark,
and A. G. Swanson, LaBolt
Terminal Elevator.
Perry f. Loucks, on behalf of the
committee appointed to consider the
matter of terminal elevator, Intro
duced a resolution reciting the need
of such an elevator and suggesting
Watertown as the proper place for
it.
The resolution included the sugges-
ton that subscription lists be at once
opened and that it be generally under
stood that subscriptions would not
be considered binding upon the sub
thousand dollars have been pledged
The stock of5the terminal company
was fixed at million dollars.
The committee having the matter
in charge and the Watertown Com
mercial club held meeting at the
Lincoln and outlined the plan of cam
paign, accepting the resolution pre-
pared by the committee, of which Mr..
Loucks is chairman, and during the
meeting here an effort will be made
to start the ball to rolling. 1t is un-
derstood that the plan has the hearty
endorsement of Secretary John T.
Belk.
The meeting will continue today
and tomorrow.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-01-27
A Special Legisla tive
Session Probable, IS
The 7 Prevailing Belief

That Governor F i. M Byrne has des
lcided to call an extra session OF the
Legislature for the purpose OF amend.
ing the primary law with reference to
the date Of holding the primary, list
practically conceded by the best in
formed politicians OF the state, de-
ispite the fact that the governor has.
| been advised against II by large
number of the promient leaders In
both factions Of the party
One OF the features OF this pro-
posed amendment pertains to the pow
Ter of the legislature to attach the
emergency clause, without which any
change made would not become eft
lfective until July 4, twenty-three days
i after the date of the primary under
| the present law
The only way by which the elner-
lgency clause could be Incorporated, !,
according to the recent decision OF
the supreme court. would be to pro-
ltect the state from invasion, to guard
against insurrection, or to preserve
the lives and property Of the state,
II the amending Of the primary law
would come within any of these pro-
visions, it would be proper to attach
the emergency
II it does not. then the attaching
lof the emergency, to have any effect,
would be by common consent, with
nobody protesting with sufficient
force to apply the referendum
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-01-27
$4,000 WoRTH or PAINTINGS.
Display Will Continue Until Feb.
at the State College.

Brookings, S. D.-There a-e more
than $4,000 worth Of oil paintings in
the art exhibit now being held in the
art department of State College, to
which the people of Watertown are
cordially invited at any time until
February 70, when the display will
be sent to Sioux Falls. These are
the only two South Dakota cities
where the display will be shown.
This is the eighth annual exhibit of
pictures given BY the college art club.
The paintings comprise in subject,
portrnitsI landscapes. marines and
genre. The foremost American paint
ers are represented. as, for example:
Robert Henri in Thomas in His Red
Coat," value $500; Henry Salem
Hubbell, by the Fireside, 81 900;
n. Irving Couse. A Pueblo Hunter, 3
$3.50; j. Alden Weir. Early Spripg, s
S1 200; Childe Hassam, isles Of
Shoals, So So 900, etc.
The exhibit will also include num-
ber Of prints. but fewer than IN for
mer years.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-01-27
JURORS DRAWN.
List of Those Selected by the Com
missioners to Serve on Jury.

LIST OF nose selected ny tne Scm-
mssioners to Serve on Jury.
At the request of the clerk of court,
the commissioners drew forty names
from the county auditors list to com
splete to clerks list for pury purposes.
The names Drawn were Will
Weeks, G. H. Bell, John Russell,
Frank Michaels, William Ludwig, Ed
Short, John Elfring, G. e. Wilson,
Hans Trudahl, H A. Hanten, of Wa
tertown: Rudolph Jellesma and M.
Haan. Kranzburg; Arthur Jorgenson,
Sheridan; Herman Evenson, Pelican;
Charles Born, Kampeska; James Mel
son, Henry township; e. l.. Keene,
Henry; S. D. Boyd, Henry: j. w. Ma
thiesen, E1mira; Carl 3. Peterson,
Lake; Clarence Wing, Richland; A.
r. Weishaar, Graceland; Ray Mort,
Waverly; Fred Schurmann, Waverly;
H "A. Bucholz, William Hemiller,
Rauville; Albert Pieper, Joe Wensing
Fuller; Charles H Jones. NJ. r.
Heintz, Florence; Carmi Johnston,
Phipps Charles Selchert, Leola: An
drew Sterry, South Shore; Monroe
Harridan, South Shore; Otto Kannas,
Germantown; Herb McElhaney. Ger
mantown; Fred Mag and Even Thor
son, Dexter H. II. Lovald, Eden, and
Peder Brekke, Wallace,