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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
-FOUR KILLED WHEN
AUTO HIT WASHOUT
PARTY OF TWO GIRLS AND TWO
MEN D1owfH. ~ eve. -- $3.50 "a
LEN WATERS.
NASHVILLE FIGHTS PELLAGRA
Free Clinics VIII Be Established In
City In Effort To Stamp Out Dread 81
ed oisease--News over
a the State.

Chattanooga.-Four persons we're
drowned late on the night of June 10
when the automobile in which they
were riding plunged through wash
out into swollen creek near Isabella,
Tenn, according to messages reach
ing here.
The dead are Fred York, 20 years
old, and Clyde Center, 20 years old,
of Ducktown; Mabel Porter, 20 years
old, Troutdale. Ca, and Amy Crawford,
10 years old. Johnson City. Tenn.
The bodies of York and Center were
recovered, but those of the young
women still are missing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
RACE MEET FOR FALL.

State Fair Grounds at Nashville ID
Leased For That Purpose.
Nashville.--The board of trustees
of the Tennessee state fair associa-
ton have agreed to lease the state
fair grounds twice year to the Ten
nessee Blcoded Horse Association for
the purpose of having race meets in
the fall and spring.
The lease on the track Is for five
years, and under its ters there an
be no betting on the grounds. This
means that Tennessee Is once more to
see thoroughbred horses fight 1t out
on what was at one time the best run
ming race track in the entire south.
The first meet will be held this fall.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
suicides with Small Pistol

Nashville.-Thomas w. Garrett, ST.,
operator OF the sulphur water springs
at the baseball park. in this city. died
June IS from a bullet wound inflict-
ed by himself at his home. Members
of the family could give no reason
for his act.
Mr.. Garrett shot himself in the tenn
pie in the bathroom Of his apartment.
He used q revolver OF the smallest
caliber. and members of the faily in
the house at the time the shot was
firmed heard no report.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Drug Store Burns.

Dyersburg.-The drug store Of the
Wilson Drug Company on the north
side of the square here has been com.
pletely destroyed by fire. The fire
started in the rear of the store from
a gasoline lighting outfit. A small
amount of the stock was taken from
the front of the store and removed to
the sidewalk before fire reached it.
The loss was $4,000, with $4,000 in
surance. The building, which is the
property Of DR.. R. A. Burks, was dam
aged about $4,000. fully covered by
surance.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
DESTRUCTIVE IMPLEMENTS.

Some manufacturer of booze tools
for the home Is turning out cocktail
shakers made in "exact facsimile" Of
the shrapnel shell cases Europe uses.
These trig implements Of destruc-
ton are shown in one Of New York's
Fifth avenue shop windows as an at
tractivs novelty for shoppers. The
people who thought Of adapting shell
cases to booze have grasped pro-
found symbolism. The cocktail is about
as deadly an explosive as the shrapnel,
only its time fuse is rather long. We
hardly expected the liquor folks to ad.
vertise this resemblance.-Collier
Weekly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
NASHVILLE FIGHTS PELLAeRA.

Free Clinics Established in Effort to
Stamp Out Disease.
Nashvi.le.-For the systematic study
Of the pellagra situation and for re.
ducing the prevalence of the disease
in Nashville. definite plan of cam
paign has been adopted and put into
effect by the Nashville pellagra com
mission. Free clinics have been es-
tablished in various sections Of the
city for the examination of residents
and for the treatment of those found
to he afflicted with the disease Com
petent physicians have charge Of the
clinics under the supervision OF DR..
W. A. Hibbett, city health officer, the
physician chosen having made a
specially of the prevention, diagnosis
and treatment of pellagra.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
IS In Bluff City Squat.

Memphis.-The Memphis contin.
gent In attendance at the Southern
military training camp. June class,
consists Of fifteen members. These
men will be in camp during the en-
tire month of June. during which time
they viii take instruction In regular
military maneuVers, which includes
rifle practice. Each man Of the Bluff
City squad is an employee Of local
business institution and will receive
full pay during his absence.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
A FINANCIAL BENEFIT.

West Virginia saved $67,500 last
Christmas time through decrease in
murders. Mr.. Sim Irion, secretary Of
the Charleston Business Mems asso-
citation, cites statistics showing that
for SO years there has been an aver
age Of II murders in the state during
the Christmas holidays. all Of them
raceable either directly or indirectly
to whisky and its evil Influences. This
Christmas there were only two muir
ders as q result of drinking. The
average murder trial In West Virginia,
It ID stated, costs $4,000. Seventeen
murder trials therefore cost the state
$76,500. Two cost about $1,000, saw.
ing of approximately s67,500.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Furniture Men Meet.

KnoxyilleThA Tennessee Retail
Furniture Dealers association opened
two days convention here June Is,
with 100 of the leading furniture men
from all over the state present. These
included % from Nashville, IS from,
Memphis and 10 from Chattanooga.
President David Lee of Memphis per-
sided.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
WIN Build 1. 3. Hospital,

Knoxville. Directors OF the East
Tennessee Society for the Cure and
Prevention Of tuberculosis, at meet
ing with three representatives of the
board of commerce. formulated ways
and means of raising about $4,000 to
build and equip a tuberculosis SAM
tarium.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
JUDGE EDG|NGTON
IS FOUND GUILTY
STATE SENATE SITTING AS HIGH
IMPEACHMENT COURT Re.
TURNS FINDINGS. !.
CAN MAKE NO APPEAL
Findings Against the Shelby County
Criminal Judge Are Finals Dis
qualified From Holding Office
In Tennessee.

Judge Jesse Edgington of Shelby
county has been formally declared
convicted by the high court OF i'm
parchment, and his office declared va.
cant. The defendant is also barred
by the court from forever again hold
ing any office In the state of Tennes-
see. Costs of the trial, estimated at
$4,000, are assessed against the de-
PENDANT.
The formal judgment OF the court
was handed down shortly after neon
on June 16, when voting on all arti-
cles of the impeachment charges was
concluded.
A tabulation of the articles and tho
way the senators voted, shows that
Judge Edgington was convicted on
eight counts and held not guilty on
10. Two of the articles had previous
ly been dismissed
The testimony of former Police Ser
geant Larry Long was disregarded by
the court, but that of Brignardello
was approved, If the vote on the ar
ticles signifies anything. Edgington
was found not guilty of all charges to
which Long testified
All articles referring to the rela-
tions between Judge Edgington and
Clarence Friedman were laid aside as
insufficient by the court.
The most significant vote was that
convicting Edgington on article 25,
in which it was charged that he con-
federated and conspired with Attor-
neyGeneral Estes to return 80 indict-
ments in the Stadmiller lase to pile
up unlSwful court costs to get fees.
1t further charges that Edgington con-
spired in making false court records.
The eight impeachment articles un-
der which Judge Edgington was found
guilty, are as follows:
Article Guilty of soliciting and
accepting bride from Pete Monte
verde Of $1,000 to modify an injunc-
ticn against himself and the Evans
vile Brewing company. The vote was
25 to /.
Article Guilty OF accepting bride
from James E. Coan of $1,000 to mod
ify an injunction against himself and
the Cook Brewing Company.
Article Guilty of giving immun-
ity for brides, including the Monte
verde and Coan charges.
Article 6-Guilty OF permitting liq-
uor cases to- be dismissed and his court
made refuge for criminals and per.
sons of Ill repute.
Article Guilty of visiting the
Green Grove Country Club and vfolat
ing an injunction of his own court.
Unanimously
Article 12-Guilty of charge Of per-
hitting court records to be mutilated
and falsified, as in the case Of Arthur
Moore.
Article 24-Guilty of piling up cost
bills for. fees, conspiracy with and
making false and fraudulent records
upon the minutes constituting forg.
cry of the records. It cites the Ed
ward Stadmiller, Jr., case in which EN-
bezzlement and fraudulent breach Of
trust were charged in 3S separate in
dictments.
Article 25--Guilty Of charges that
entries in the Stadmiller case were
manufactured and forged for the pur-
pose of fixing and having taxed this
cost Of each Of the 80 cases against
the state, thus piling up court costs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
ENGINE kiIls. HUMBOLDT Man

Humboldt..-While crossing a side
track near the Louisville e. Nashville
freight office In Humboldt, w. +.
Winstead was run over, by the north
bound Mobile G. Ohio local freight.
which was doing some switching, and
instantly killed. lie is survived by
his wife and two grown children.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
captures Escaped Convict.

Dickson.-Sain Berry, an escaped
convict from the state penitentiary
at Nashville, has been captured here
by Depot Policeman M. NJ. Buttrey OF
this place. Berry was stealing ride
on a freight train at the time he was
placed under arrest. He was sent UP
from Dyer county, convicted of grand
larceny, to serve a sentence Of from
three to ten years. Mr.. Buttrey at
once returned the prisoner to the
Nashville prison.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

~ = u. TIRE Ar. = ss CT Rldos rhsss

Tssrs's 20 Longer the si ,Inns, nssd %, Of
prescription othine--doubie strengths
6uarpntsed TO remove these homeiy spots
simply sss an ounce nee q oth IN .,n
little Of II night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckies
have begun 70 disappear. while the lighter
that more than ono ounce II needed to COM
plets1 clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
ID surs "a ask for the double strength
oth1ns, - this 10 sold under guarantee OF
money hack n II fails TO remove frecklea-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Succeeds D. j. Caldwell.

Nashville. Gov. Rye has appointed
Assistant Attorney General T. o.
Morris of the Fourteenth district 10
succeed the late Gen. d. ]. Caldwell
of Union City. Gen. Morris will serve
as attorney general until the August
election.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Peabody Alumni Banquet.

Nashville attendance Of 200
alumni and board of trust, faculty
members, attended the alumni dinner
of Peabody College held here on the
evening of June a. The occasion,
which was the second in the history
Of the new Peabody, was hugh sue
cess.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

The Spinster 1t IL said that love Is
q disease. Do you believe it? &
The Bachelor--Well. have no rea-
son 70 doubt Il. A friend Of mine once
took the gold cure for 1t.
The Spinster- You don't sayl
The Bachelor--Fact. He married
girl worth half q million In her own
right.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
2. 3. To Rororw s1oo,ooo

Nashville.--A decree was entered
in the federal court here Authorizing
receivers for the Tennessee Central
Railroad to borrow 100000. The
money is to be used to pay interest
on first mortgage bonds, which will
fall due the first of the month. Judge
Sanford issued the order of decree,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
DOWN GLASSESI

DOWN GLASSESI
The London Spectator says: I'VE
must fight the Germans with both
hands and not with one hand grasp
ing q glass Of beer or spirits" And
the New York Independent properly
asks: "If man needs two hands to
fight with successfully, how can he get
along effectively with fewer to work
with? II a nation at war cannot spare
hand to hold the liquor glass, how
can q people at peace?" And then 1t
sensibly says: Someone should move
to amend the Down Glasses program
by striking out the word temporary"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Modessy Line Changes.

lirs, Thomas A. Edison IS Of the
opinion that some of the accepted
present-tlay styles Of feminine dress
have passed beyond the bounds Of
modesty.v Perhaps so, but these dress
critics seem to ignore the fact that
the modesty line changes with the
fashions."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
SHIFTS RESPONSIBILITY.

I'VE had to do It discontinue
liquor advertising). We consider our
selves as being In partnership with
every business which we advertise.
and the liquor partnership is one for
which we do not care to carry any
further responsibility."-New York
Tribune.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

good and I hope every suffering woman
viii give them trial" Mrs. ANNA
KELLY, no Chestnut Street, Burling-
ton, Wis.
The many convincing testimonials con-
stantly Published in the newspapers
ought TO be proof enough to women who
suffer from those distressing ills pecu-
liar to their sex that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Is the medicine
they need.
This good old root and herb remedy
has proved unequalled for these dread
ful Ills; It contains what Is needed to
restore woman's health and strength.
II there Is any peculiarly In
your case requiring special adj
vice, write the Lydia e. Pink.
ham Medicine Co. (confidentialh
Lynn, Mass, for free advice.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Former Memphis Mayor Announce

Memphis. -Former Mayor E. H.
Crump has formally announced as a
candidate for the office of county
trustee, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary next month. Ac-
companying his announcement was a
statement on his accomplishments
while in the capacity of the city 3
chief executive.
Mr.. Crump goes before the people,
he states, to ask vindication OF
charges made against him during the
custer trial.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Valuable Beef Cattle.

Probably the most valuable single
consignment OF beef ever made by a
farmer and grower from Maury coun-
ty was the recent sale OF 100 head OF
prime steers by R. A. Peery & Son,
of near Spring Hill. which brought
an average of s122 per head
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Reproof.

docs your hey Josh have any idea
about running farm?"
Il should say So" replied Farmer
Corntossel. HE says I'm all wrong.
I'm spoilin' the maxim of a fine set of
golf links jes' fur the sake of little
corn an hay an SUCH"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
GOOD ROADS INTERESTS sELMER
Enthusiasts Make Plans To Capture
Jackson Highway Route.

Jackson Highway Route.
Bethel Springs, Ramer and adjoining
territory are considerably interested in
the good roads conference to be held
at Jackson June 20, and many will at
tend. A route is TO be selected from
Jackson connecting with the Jackson
highway at Corinth, Miss, and a
strong effort is being make to bring
1t through this section.
Plans are being made to duly OBJ
serve road working day, June 81,
which has been designated by the
West Tennessee Business Mems Club.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Censored.

"Gur candidate" said the campaign
orator. Stands squarely on his record.
His life is IN open book"
"How do you know he hasn't torn
out some of the pages?" queried a
voice from the rear of the hall.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh is Itself
an antiseptic and the use of any other
remedy before applying 1t 10 unneces
sary, Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

ssThe father of the girl you wanted
to marry Is great uplifting force In
this community"
Great Scott How many more fell
lows has he kicked out of the house?'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Had 20 Hutn for Il.

Flatbush-Did you ever lose much
time house hunting?
Bensonhurst-Oh yes; we lived out
West at one time, and we had a cy-
clone. I spent six days looking for
my house. I.s
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
WiIlie's Conundrun1.

"Pa, why Is an Ice wagon like q
fish?'
Don't know, my son. why?"
Because 1T has scales on It."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Puryear succeeds Edolnoton.

Gov. Rye has announced the ap.
pointhent Of David B. Puryear as
Judge Of the Shelby county criminal
court. to succeed Jesse Edgington,
who was removed from office by the
high court of impeachment.
Judge Puryea rhas been sitting as
Judge OF the Memphis court during
the impeachment trial. He was ap.
pointed by Gov. Rye when EdgingtoD
was impeached by the house of repre-
sentatives about the last OF March.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Oven THE STATE EPlToMIzED

OVER THE STATE EPlToMizED
The Alumni Association OF the Uni
versity of Tennessee has been organ
lied in Memphis.
An old wooden water main in Knox.
vile that carried water from the
pumping plant to the filtering station
is being replaced with a 30-inch cast
iron pipe.
A thief with fondness for fine bull
dogs has been working In Memphis
since a recent bench show. Several
fine animals have been stolec.
Nashville's representation at the
June term of the Fort oglethorpe civ.
ilians' training camp is rs young busi-
ness and professional men.
The mayor and board of aldermen
of Morristown are negotiating for the
purpose of buying a motor fire en-
CINE.
Memphis is represented at the June
Fl Oglsthorpe training camp by Is
rockies"
The membership Of Trim y Episco-
pal Church at GAINESVILLE Lave unan-
imously decided to erect a parish
house.
Instead of parades, speakings and
the usual Fourth of July programme
Memphis will commemorate the day
with . sunset celebration. Patriotic
songs will be sung and the flag will
be lowered with imposing ceremony in
this unique celebration.
An active campaign is being waged
in GAINESVILLE to reorganize the Plant.
ers' Protective Association. The as.
ISOLATION is for tobacco growers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
SALOON HELPERS.

Next to the drinker the say-noth-
ing man or woman and the do-nothing
man or woman is the most valuable
helper the saloons have"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

Real happiness consists in the full
employment of the mind in con-
genial occupation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
-
|OgapgtaIlCe
|. lotez .

Conducted by the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.)
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

ssThat fellow Is pinhead."
~0h, no; pinhead knows just how
far it can CO."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

Why so much criticism Of the man
who puts his foot in his mouth? It's
his foot and his mouth,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
His Class.

"That policeman who is always chas.
ing motorist is crazy"
II see; regular pinching bug
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

DEATH Turks IN A WEAK HEART,
so on first symptoms use "Renovine"
and be cured. Delay and pay the awful
penalty. "Renovine" is the hearts
remedy. Price s1.00 and 50c.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
A FRIEND IN NEED.

For instant relief and speedy cure
use mississippi" Diarrhoea Cordial.
Price SOC and 25c.--Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

WoMAN's GROWING GLORY
Ii her hair. II yours is streaked with
ugly. grizzly, gray hairs, use La Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change II In
the natural way. Price S1.00.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
PAINS IN Side
| and BACK
How Mira. Kelly Suffered and
How She was Cured.
Burlington, Visit was very irreg-
ular, and had pains in my side and back,

but after taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound Tablets and
using two bottles Of
the Sanative Wash
/ am fully convinced
thnt ! am entirely
cured Of these trou-
bles, and feel better
all over. / know
your remedies have
dnpo MA wovlda ~
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

Sober second thoughts never come
to some men until they find them
selves In jail.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

STOP THOSE SHARP SHOOTING PAINS
"Femenina" is the wonder worker for all
female disorders. Price $500 and soc. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23
Her Last Cook,

Mistress-My last cook shed tears
on the slightest provocation.
Maid-Did she spot 1t, mum?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

For fresh cuts apply Hanford's Bal.
sam. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

For gals use Hanford's Balsam
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

A watch is SO called because it's
often on guard.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

Few men can stand prosperity If 1t
comes in n lump.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

The early fly that falls into board
ing house milk pitcher Is reasonably
sure of watery grave.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

Fast friends should be slow to SPEAK
III Of each other.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

For proud flesh use Hanfords Bal
sam Of Myrrh. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-06-23

The Strong Withstand the Heat of
Summer Better Than the Weak
Old people who arc feeble. and younger
people who are weak. will be strengthened
and enabled to go through the depress-
ing heat Of summer by taking regularly
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. II puri6es
and enriches the blood and builds up ths
whols system. SOC