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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-02
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Address; r. ]. CHENEY CO., Toledo
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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-02
SAND BOX

The world do move whether a
lazy man does or not. ........... Too
much rain to suit the grass pa
triets That hat cheap cheap living living
slogan of about three years ago,
was bursted into small slices, by
something the voter may refer
in the next election. 1t looks
like the town jumps off into
Humphreys cotton patch, since
the Warren hotel went the way
of all the earth. Tuesday the
town was thronged with would
be teachers, trying their chances
for certificates to earn a few dol
lars this summer at some little
school house. Tuesday was
Decoration day, and rained, of
course. ......... Frank Dancer, of
Ramer, was a business caller
Tuesday. The dredge company
have a crew of hands tearing
down the boat in the Cypress
dredge preparatory to having it
hauled to Selmer and shipped.
THE hotel capacity of Selmer is
now confined to the limited ca
pacity of the Gooch hotel, which
is full up without the demands
of extra occasions. The con-
tinuous cry of peace prospects
always vanish like the morning
dew. 1890. Why don't Justice
Hughes resign and carry off that
nomination and settle it at once.
1t is his for the asking. 1t may
not be if he keeps mum. ......A
man made the assertion that he
would not throw a bucket of
water on the fire if he knew it
would save the whole d
town. We are glad he is not a
citizen of Selmer. =. Remember
the protracted meeting at the
Christian church beginning June
Tuesday was a little cool,
after the blow Monday night.
County Superintendent Granth-
am had a big class of teachers
Tuesday, but he handled things
with a clear head. "A 72-mile
wind at Memphis Monday night
caused 500, 600 damage to build
ings, steamboats, and truck grow
ers.. The proof in the i'm
parchment trial will probably
close this week. The chautau-
qua comes now in three weeks,
and big occasion is promised.
Whenever a subscriber sees
a Xxx on his paper he may know
it means he is asked tc pay.
Col. John Mosby, the noted Con-
federate cavalry raider, aged So
years, died in Washington Tues
day.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-02
Meeting at Christian Church

Jas. T. McKissick, of Hartman
Tenn, will hold an Evangelistic meet.
ing in Selmer, beginning June 5
prox.
Bro. McKissick is not a profession.
al Evangelist but is pastor of the
church at Hartman. He is strong
preacher as well as a polished schol.
ar. He was for some time State
Secretary of the work in Tennessee
and was president of Milligan College
till his resignation about two years
ago. He has preached widely and
his labors have been abundantly
blessed by the Lord.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-02

JNo. X. ERWIN,
Trustee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-02
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Arlie Robinson were
down from Bethel Springs Sunday.
FOR SALE-30 bushels of corn
Apply at this Office.
Mrs. Pat Henneberry visited Jack.
son this week.
Dan Wright, a popular trainman,
was a social visitor in Selmer Sunday
Rev. John w. Carnell has been
very sick at his home in Bethel
Springs this week.
Miss Jennie Steadman has returned
home from Barlow, KY, where she
has been attending school.
Rev. T. F. Maxedon, of Haywood
county, has been among friends in
town this week.
Misses Dora and Velma Castleber-
ry, Of Caffey, are guests Of Selmer
relatives.
Miss Myrtle Davis, Of Chewalla, was
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. o.
Wooten this week.
L. W. Ellis, of the Memphis Post
Office department spent few days
this week with home folks.
Troy Brooks in cranking a machine
got q badly sprained wrist last Fri
day which caused him very great suf.
fering. He is able to get out with
his arm in sling.
No. 666 will cure Malaria or Bilious
Fever. 1t kills the germs.
R. W. Taylor, Of Ramer vicinity,
was here Wednesday with his wife for
dental work, and incidentally with an
eye on buying car.
Mrs. ]. II. Steadman is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. ]. T. Bagby, at Bar
low, KY.
Ed. L. r. Riley, of Jackson, viii
preach at the Baptist church next
Sunday.
Rub-My-Tism -Antiseptic, Anodyne
Kills pains, stops putrifaction.
Monte Smith came in last week
from Pine Bluff, Ark, where he has
been going to school.
Mrs. W. X. Alternately left Monday
for Humboldt, and from Humboldt she
will join Senator Alternately at Nash
vile.
Miss Ruth Cox has returned to the
city, and will spend the summer with
her sister, Mrs. w. B. Simpson. She
has heen visiting relatives at Ksnton,
Tenn, since school closed here.
Mr.. W. D. Hagy has moved his wife
aud daughters here and will occupy
the Whitehurst residence on Main
street. He moved his wife and
daughters to Jackson last autumn, so
they might be near good school.
No. 666 will cure Chills and Fevers
1t is the most speedy remedy we know.
Horny Hodges and Oscar Wooten
and family attended the singing con-
yentiop OF Cheyalla last Sunday.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-02
Change Of Schedules. Mobile &
Ohio r. R.

Effective May End, trains will leave
Selmer, Tenn, as follows:
Northbound
No. 2 Express Daily $500. " 7:30 am.
No. A ExpressDaily. Nv 9:38 pm.
No. 6 Express Daily Nv All pm.
Southbound
No. Express Daily ...-.....lv 8:05 pm.
No. 3 Express Daily " 7:0l am
No. 5 ExpressDaily Nv ll:28 am
For any information regarding
rates and routes apply to j. D. A..
Coleman, Ticket Agent, Mobile s.
Ohio R. R., or write G. E. Allen, Dis
trict Passenger Agent, Jackson, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-02
Marriage Licenses.

Hugh Wallace to Lessie Kate
Smith.
Robert Jernigan to Whine Kitchen.
AID Mitchell to Ida Lusk (coD.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-02
Delinquent Tax Sale

On the First Monday in June, 1916, at
the Court House door in Selmer, Me-
Marry County, Tennessee, / will offer
for sale the following list of real estate
belonging to the Delinquent Tax payers
for the years of l9l4-l5 giving the dis
trict in which located, amount OF land
and taxes due.
A full description of property as
assessed can be found in my Office, and
will be given on day of sale.
Sale will continue from day to day
until all of said property is sold.
May IA, 1916.
.INo. X. ERWIN,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25

at the Norby home and required the
attention of Morris doctor this week.
B. P. Harlow is enjoying visit
from his mother who arrived last
week from her home in Iowa.
Mrs. George Farwell and daughter,
Miss Olive, called on friends at Nor
ris Monday.
John Stahler went to Little Falls
Monday to look after business maui
ers.
George Fougeron made business
trip to Morris Monday in connection
John Thode was business caller in
Alberta Tuesday.
Religious services will be held at
the school auditorium next Sunday at
the usual hour at which time Rev.
Thornell, of Morris, will fill the pull
pit. All are invited to attend the
services.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25

ing. He returned to Beardsley Mon
day morning.
Guy Stewart was under the impress
sion real spring had come last Sunday
and accordingly he fished out the fam
lily joy wagon for little spin. Out
side the garage door his machine made
for the first snow bank and refused to
go farther. Like the ground hog, it
wanted an additional rest, which was
granted.
with the auction sale he will have
next month. He has decided to go
into live stock exclusively and will
sell off much of the farm implements.
Shorthorn cattle and Shropshire sheep
are to be his speciality
The. Eystad and Hendrickson taml-
lies were entertained at the Oscar
Peterson farm last Sunday where they
enjoyed a fine chicken dinner.
A sister of Mrs. Norby is quite sick
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25
LIVELY YOUNCSTER
HASRAPID GROWTH
Alberta Yeomen will Celebrate
First Birthday March z with
Fitting Program

The liveliest youngster in Alberta
is less than one year old and will
have a birthday Tuesday evening,
March 7, when the Yeomen COM
pletes the first year of its existence
as a lodge here. The lodge start
ed with 81 members and now has
over so which means that every
third person in town is Yeomen.
A committee is at work on fitting
program to be rendered. Many of the
head lodge dignitaries are expected
and arrangements are in progress to
entertain a large number from neigh
boring towns.
The Yeomen is a fraternal accident
and life insurance brotherhood incor-
porated under the strict insurance
laws of Iowa. 1t has a remarkable
reserve fund of nearly four million
dollars and is adding new members
at a rate that is astounding in frat
ernal insurance circles. This is part
ly due to the very plain and under
standable policy issued and because
of the clause which relieves the fam
ly after the death of a. policy holder
from needless or technical law suits,
and because of the absolute equality
of its insurance plan.
The Alberta members are very
much interested in the social as we'll
as the beneficial aspects of the lodge
and are making the society desirable
one for membership from every angle.
Their meetings are we'll attended and
not only furnish entertainment through
the long winter months, but it adds
much to that which broadens the minp
and promotes the neighborly feeling
in community. A drill team has
been organized with 16 members
who are making rapid progress in the
drills. The society admits both men
and women between the ages of Is
and As years and accords them equal
rights and privileges. This has been
factor in the development of the
lodge here and has put Alberta on
the Yeomen map as one of the livliest
homesteads in Western Minnesota.
Alberta Yeomen predict a member
ship of at least one hundred by late
spring. There are many here who
have become convinced of the neces-
sity to proctet home and friends and
they are investigating the advantages
of policy in the Yeomen. J. A.
Weinand is the local deputy and is
we'll pleased with the showing made
the past year and with the prospects
for the future.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25
The Alberta Tribune


Saturday, Feb. &c. Seven boys anc
seven girls will go down ready fol
business. They extend a cordial in
vitation to everybody to go along anc
cheer them up.
Supt. T. A. Erickson, head of the
state industrial contest work, will
visit the school on Monday, March q
next. In the evening he will give ar
address. All are heartily invited,
He is a great favorite with the AL,
berta boys and girls. A big treat,
this.
Supt. A. V. Storm, head of state
agricultural education, will be at the
school soon, likely on March 4 next.
He came from Ames, Ia. before Min
nesota was fortunate enough to Sc
cure him.
Teacher: "Ressie, name one bird
that is now extinct"
Little Bessie: "Dick."
Teacher: "What sort of a bird is
that?"
Little Bessie: "Our canary the cat
extincted him."
A series of "Ohs" and "Ahs"
were heard Friday when the movies
showed US just how flower opens. 1t
seemed almost supernatural to have a
carnation open itself before our eyes.
Lois: "Arnold, which side do you
take in the debate?'
Arnold: "Neither, I'm neutral"
Lois: "WelI, you won't when I
get through"
Miss Raabe spent the week end in
Morris.
Teacher: "Who can define investi-
gation?"
Little Jimmie in the seventh grade
"Huntin' up lot of blame and plac-
in it on some body e4se."
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25

About three tons of freight were
unloaded at the depot Monday morn
ing which emphasized the fact that
Alberta is one of the best freight
towns the Great Northern has on the
Valley line. Since early last sum
mer none of the freight trains have
arrived here on time and there is con-
siderable complaint.
Wenzel Linck. of Beardsley, broth
er of Mrs. Adolph Andert, came over
Saturday and spent Sunday at the
Andert home. 1t is some time since
his last visit to Alberta and he was
natur ally surprised with the progress
and development the old town is max
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25
Band Reorpanizes

At a meeting of members of the
Alberta band Tuesday night it was
decided to reorganize. Many of those
who resigned some time ago were pre-.
sent and signiied their willingness tc
join. The membership was boosted
to eighteen before the meeting ad-
journed.
Because of differences arising over
dates of practice, financial matters
and for other reasons, many of the
members resigned last fall but the
organization continued under difficult
ties. Everything is harmony today
and the band starts out under auspi-
cious circumstances. Today Alberta
has the distinction of having the only
uniformed band on the Browns Valley
line, and the boys claim to have the
best band. Many engagements are
looked for in neighboring towns this
summer.
Last Sunday the band gave theil
first open air concert when they ap.
peared on the streets.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25

The entertainment given by the
commercial club on Washington S
birthday in at the Star theatre was a
most perfect success. Over 400 peo-
pie attended. The hall was crowded to
the utmost capacity. The program
was a long and excellent one. 1t
began at 2 p. m. and ended at 5 p.
m. 1t was one of the finest things
ever given at Alberta. The hall was
crowded by farmers from far and near
came to be pleasantly and helpfully
entertained. 1t is hoped that the
cooperation between the village of AL
berta and the surrounding rural COM
munity is furthered one more long
material step. Pres. I. P. Norby
conducted the rendering of the pro-
gram. His speech was one of the fine
parts of the affair. One of the very
best parts of it all was the splendid
debate on military preparedness,
given by Mr.. Bowen and Mr.. Field of
the State Agricultural School at Nor
ris. They cast great credit upon the
school which they represented.
The ice harvest has commenced and
the Andert and Eystad ice houses are
being filled, from Lake Hattie. Be-
cause of bad roads the task of hauling
the ice is quite difficult this year and
may result in shortage in the supply
the coming summer. Messrs. Larson
and Braun expect to put up some ice
but are not ready to put teams on the
road right away. The ice at Lake
Hattie is the best known for years.
1t is over thirty inches thick and is
free from air spaces or snow.
Charles Bruer returned Monday
morning from a two weeks trip tc
western North Dakota where he made
headquarters at Donnybrook. He
stated the snow disappeared as by
magic during the warm days of last
week. From Breckenridge to AL.
berta there is more snow than l saw
in Dakota although l saw some pretty
deep drifts. At one of the stations
the depot was completely hidden from
view, the drift being over twenty feet
high" said Mr.. Bruer in telling Of
his trip.
f. An electric motor has been installed
at the Farmers elevator to replace q
fractions gasoline engine which never
did work when Manager Peterson ar
rived at; his busiest moments. Power
will be furnished by the local light
company and all Bill will have to dc
hereafter is to turn the switch. The
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25
PUBLIC SALE!
TUESDAY, MARCH 7

II Horses: 1 gray mare in -foal,
age 10, VT. 400; 1 bay mare in
foal, age 9, VT. 400; 1 black mare
in foal, age 9, W.T.. 1900; 1 brown
mare in foal, age d.. VT. 1900; 1
gray mare, age 8, VT. 1850; 3 geld
ings coming 2 years old; 3 last spring
mare colts.
16 Head of Cattle: 1 Shorthorn
bull, 2 years old; choice mich cows,
2 fresh; 1 2 year old heifer, fresh
soon; 2 yearling heifers; 1 yearling
steer; 8 fall bull calves; / sucking
calf; 2 high grade Shorthorn bulls,
yearlings.
Is or 80 chickens. 10 bushels 1914
extra good Yellow Dent seed corn.
Farm Machinery: / Emerson sim
! gle disc drill, 10 it,; 1 P. & o. gang
pillow, ID inch; 1 walking pillow, Ia
inch; Prairie breaker, Ia inch,
new; 2 corn cultivators, 6 shovel; l
corn planter drill and check rover
with 120 rods wire, new; 1 double
shovel single plow; 1 one horse
turning pillow; l Superior % double
disc drill with grass seeder attach
ment; ] Deering binder, 8 foot. with
trucks; Deering corn binder; disc
harrow, 1916 discs; l steel lever
harrow, "a foot; / Chatham tanning
mill with Dagger and corn grader at
Geo Wy ca
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25

tachment; 1 Expert smut machine;
one hole corn shelter; l hay bucker
1 Deering dump rake, IL foot; !
Deering Ideal Giant 5 foot cut NOV
err; disc sharpener; set blacksmith
tools; National manure spreader, 65
bushel; truck wagon, 34x11-4 tires
1 farm wagon, 31x9-3 tires; 1 farm
sleigh, 6-foot runners; l hay anc
stock rack; 1 hay rack; 8 sets double
work harnesses; l road wagon auto
seat;1 spring wagon, 2 seats.
Household Goods: American cream
separator; 25 gal. barrel churn; kit,
chen cupboard; 1 round extension ia
BILE, 10 foot, solid oak, new; 1 dress.
er; sewing machine ;, kitchen table
1 steel couch; iron bedsteads;
base burner, 6-inch, good repair; !
No. 8 kitchen range, 6-hole, reservoir
and warming oven; l washing mach
inc; Stands, chairs and many other
articles too numerous to mention.
Sale begins at 1890 a. m. Free
lunch at noon.
Terms of Sale.-Sums of of SIC
and under, cash; over $40, time will
be given until Oct. !, 1916, on ap.
proved notes at 8 per cent interest,
No property to be removed until set.
tied for.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25

motor has been placed in the cupols
of the elevator. which reduces the
horse power required to distribute the
grain into the bins and hopper scale
Farmers living on the shores Of
Lake Hattie are worried a little over
the prospects for a flood this spring
Not for many years has there been sc
much snow on the fields and when il
melts the water will raise the lake
several feet. The same conditions
prevail at Frog Lake, half mile east
of Hattie. South of the two lakes is
low, level plain extending for six
miles and most of it will be inun-
dated, it is feared.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Peterson gave
pa rty at their home Thursday eve
ming following the entertainment of
the Ladies' Club in the afternoon.
About as many as could be accommo-
dated at the Peterson cottage were
invited. Seeming a good time and
a good lunch some of the crusty cid
boys who seldom go anywhere turned
out and we're we'll rewarded.
Some of the young folks had lots of
fun after the show Saturday night
which caused at least one fond mamma
to go hunting for her boy. The party
gathered at the home of a couple of
popular young folks who provided a
program of music and games which
lasted till early Sunday morning when
there was a fancy dress parade before
breakfast.
Walter Farwell was a visitor at
Morris Saturday.
Mrs. Ruth Bercaw left for Pennock
Tuesday morning where her father is
seriously i'll having suffered two
strokes of paralysis.
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Public Sale

81 miles northwest Norris
Morris the following
township, m OF
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25
AUCTION

AS intend to down public farm
exclusively
sell off the following personal
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25

The Alberta State Bank is pre-
pared to loan money on farms
at very reasonable rates and
terms. We have the connections,
the backing and the money.
Just inquire at our bank and be
convinced.
The Alberta State Bank,
Alberta, MINI.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25
ALBERTA SCHOOL NOTES

All the upper grades were much in
terested in the debate, given by the
students of the 9th grade, as a part
of their civil government work last
Thursday. The question was, Re-
solved: That it is more desirable to
live in the country than in the city.
Lois Hamilton lead the affirmative
and William Ernst the negative. The
affirmative leader was ably assisted by
Glen Prickett, and the negative by
Adrian Devereaux. This was the first
big debate of the season. 1t proved
a grand treat to all the upper students
and pupils. The judges were the
Misses Hauser, Blanchard, and Olson.
The decision went in favor of the
affirmative unanimously. Both sides
showed considerable study that had
been spent on the subject, and the
debating was quite ably done. Away
from Willie's denunciation of Min
nesota the world was not materially
changed since. There will soon be
another good debate by this class.
Watch it grow, please.
On Friday, Feb. %, there will be
given in the school auditorium the
first all comical entertainment. This
will be the first treat of it's kind
Every bit of the program will be
rendered by the school children and
faculty. There will be nothing in
the program that is not comical, even
the music and selection by the victro-
la and the motion pictures will be
funny. 1t will be one long, hearty
'augh from 8 p. m. to 10 p. m. Some
of the fine parts of the program are
A play by the primary grades, vaude-
vile by the high school grades, col
lege girl at home, comical selections
by the girls glee club, Maud Miller,
etc. The proceeds of a very low
admission charge will, be used to pay
for the school victrola. Everybody
should come to have one long laugh
and help pay for the victrola.
Two new pupils, Guy and Gladys
Olson started to school Monday morn
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-02-25

cultivators; 1S in. Defiance sulky
pillow; 16-in. hand plow; Hero tanning
mill; Owens smut machine; Hand
corn shelter; 2 low wide tired wagons
with triple box; sweep rake; hay
rake; road cart; top buggy; 1000-lb.
Fairbanks scale; DeLaval cream sep
arator No. Is, nearly new; bob sled;
set of runners for buggy;2 hay racks;
4 set heavy harness; Set light driving
harness; single harness.
Household Goods: Base burner,
heating stove steel range; 3 burner
Blue Flame kerosene stove; 8 iron
beds with springs; child's iron bed,
dining room table; 6 chairs; reed
rocker; book case and writing desk;
Edison photograph; 48 records; chif-
fonier; wash stand, leather couch,
and other household articles too
numerous to mention. All property
listed is high grade and has been
well cared for.
Sale begins at 10 100 a. m. Free
lunch at noon.
Terms. Sums $40 and under, cash.
Over that amount time will be given
to Oct. LIST, 1916, on approved notes
at 8 per cent. No property to be re-
moved before being settled for with
the clerk.
EENEY Ox.,,,ar