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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Cheap Cooking Range.

An electrical toy range has lately
been invented which can be made Of
real utility in small apartment. At
a demonstration recently given a
hearty meal for five persons was
cooked at the expense Of II cents
worth Of current. The little stove In
cludes an oven and six small hot plates.
The meal cooked included five-pound
roast, boiled potatoes, biscuit, maca-
rOni, two small apple pies and apple
sauce. OF course each result was only
obtained at that cost by a skilled DEM
onstrator, but the tiny electric range
has great possibilities, for the adult
housekeeper as well as for the small
girl it was designed to amuse.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
DRASTIC ACTION
AGAINST ENGLAND
U. s. DIsLIkEs PLAN OF PUTTING
NEUTRAL NATIONS ON
RATION BASIS.
SEEKS TO CONTROL SUPPLIES
No official Report Yet to state De.
Partment, But Administration ls
Concerned Over curtailment
of Our Export Trade.

Washington.-In the absence of liz
formation detailing what commodities
are affected by the new British re-
strictions on American trade with
Holland and the Scandinavian coun.
tries, officials here are uncertain just
how heavily American exporters will
suffer- Steps to secure this informa-
ton already have been taken and ii
was indicated that should any sweep
ing extension of restrictive measures
be rey ealed 1t would be regarded as
serious development in the contro
versy over the legality of allied
methods.
No report on the new order has
come through official channels, but
news dispatches regarding it were
called Immediately to the attention
of the British embassy by state de.
partment officials with informal in.
quiries as to the purpose and scope
of the proposal.
Officials Much Concerned.
OllISldib tApi CbSCu luuCA COhCClu
over the first report that the new
order would completely cut off trade
with Holland and seriously cripple
that with the Scandinavian countries
In some quarters it was suggested
that the present was particularly
inopportune time for promulgating
such decree.
Secretary Lansing is studying in.
tricacies of the new legislation under
which the executive branch of the
government is empowered to take
drastic retaliatory action against ma
tions interfering with American
trade.
Farm Products Much Affected.
While American exports to Holland
already have been greatly curtailed
by a series of British orders, con
siderable trade, especially in food
stuffs, still is done with that coun-
try. Wheat, flour, corn, basic oils
and tobacco are among the most inn
portant articles being sent there.
In addition to the new order, state
department officials are Investigate
ing an arrangement effected by Great
Britain and France for establishment
of bureaus to effect an exchange Of
merchandise on the list of prohibited
imports. Until its effects are under
stood no formal protests will be
made. Legal authorities of the de-
partment believe that such a plan
is in contravention Of the British
American commercial treaty of 1915,
which provides for free access of ma
tionals and ships Of all the respective
countries and for unrestricted COM
merce unless prohibition of imports
apply alike to all countries.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP
The Greatest Trapshootlng Event Of
the Year, Won with Winchester
"Repeater" Shells.

The Grand American Handicap, the
trapshooting classic, equivalent to the
Worlds Series in Baseball, the highest
honor the world has to bestow In trap
shooting, the event that marks the eli
max in. the trapshooter's career, was
won by Capt j. f. Wulf, Of Milwau-
kee. with the wonderful score of 99x10O
from the 19-yard mark. In making this
great win he shot Winchester "Re-
peater" loaded shells.
The National Amateur Champion
ship was won by f. M. Troeh, of the
State Of Washington. Mr.. Troeh also
took second place for National ANA
teur Championship at Doubles. He al
so won the Mound City Overture, and
the General Average on all targets, and
General Average ON 16-yard targets.
In winning all these events, Mr.. Troeh
used Winchester repeating shotgun.
The Women's National Champion
ship, the first event of the kind ever
staged at Grand American Handicap,
was won by Mrs. J. D. Dalton, of War
saw, Indiana, with Winchester re-
peating shotgun.
The Dunspaugh Trophy, emblematic
of the Professional Championship, was
won by Phil r. Miller with Winches-
ter repeating shotgun.
The Hercules All-round Amateur
Championship was won by Edw. l..
Bartlett, of Baltimore, with Winches-
ter loaded shells. This was hard
match to win, as it called for 80 singles
at Is, 20, % yards. respectively, and 25
doubles at 10 yards.
This was great cleanup for Win
chester guns and shells and demon
stration Of their wonderful shooting
qualities.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22


Pinkham's Vegetable Compound?' My
mother bought it and the next month I
was SO well that worked all the month
without staying at home day. sIam
in good health now and have told lots of
girls about it. Miss CLARIcE NORM,
% Russell Street, Taunton, Mass.
Thousands of girls suffer in silence
every month rather than consult ply
stefan. If girls who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache.
headache, dragging-down sensations,
fainting spells or indigestion would take
Lydia E. -Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, safe and pure remedy made
from roots and herbs, much suffering
might be avoided.
Write to Lydia z. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass. (confidentiaD for free
advice which will prove helpful.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Drainage District Proposed.

Milan, Tenn.-Preliminary work on
drainage district, beginning on the
Rutherford fork of Obion river at Ter
RVS bridge, on the Memphis and Bris-
toll highway, in Carroll county, and
extending to Cade's Switch, in Glib
son county, distance of about 81
miles, has begun. The committee
composed of ]. w. Mckinney, NJ. z.
Bryant, G. H. Keaton, j. L. Leach and
R. C. Denney, met at Milan and or
gained.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
W. c. T. U. Elects Officers.

Columbia, Tenn.-A recent meeting
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union closed the fiscal year with the
election of officers for the next IL
months. Those elected follow: Mrs.
Ashby wilkins, president; Mrs. T. S.
Richardson, vice president; Mrs.
Charles Gamble, recording secretary;
Mrs. Ben Fly, corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. T. H. Grizzard, treasurer;
Mrs. Joe Hagey, press department;
Mrs. Robert Nichols and Mrs. Neal,
captains.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
FIERY RED PIMPLEs
Soethed and Healed by cutlcura Soap
and Ointment. Trial Free.

Smear the affected skin with Cuticura
Ointment on end Of finger. Let It 70
main nvs to ten minutes. Then wash
on with plenty Of Cuticura Soap and
hot water. Dry without irritation.
Nothing like Cuticura for al skin
troubles from infancy to age.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L
Boston. Sold everywhere--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Attain Ans Of 1oa Years.

Selmer, Tenn.-Casper Kinchen.
aged 1o3 years. known to have been
the Oldest white man In McNairy
county, died at his home, six miles
south OF Selmer, after lingering ILL
ness. He was one of the best known
men In the county. He was born and
reared near where he died and had
never lived outside the county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
To Reproduce Flour Mill.

Memphis, Tenn.--A miniature re-
production of the plant of the Arka-
delphia Milling Company at Arkadel
phia, Ark, will be one of the novel
features Of the agricultural building
at the Tri-State Fair September 20
to October 3.
This model plant is being prepared
especially for the Memphis Fair, and
will combat the general impression
that there are no large Touring mills
In tho South.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Memorial TO southern Women.

Nashville, Tenn.-Miss Belle Kin.
ney, the sculptor. has completed the
monument to southern women to be
erected on the capitol grounds and
has so notified the committee. Tho
committee, composed of Gov. Rye
Comptroller, John B. Thomson and
Gen. John P. Hickman, has selected
the site for the monument at the
souths entrance to the state capitol
near the top Of the last fight of steps
1t is Miss Kinney's desire to have the
monument unveiled during Gov. Rye's
first term of office,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
, Hold Agricultural Fair.

GAINESVILLE, Tenn.-At meeting OF
the Farmers Institute here it was de-
cided to hold an agricultural fair in
this city on Oct. 8, 8 and 10. Prof.
Baldwin spoke upon the subject Of
"Legumes," when to SOW and how to
prepare land for seeding such crops
as barley and crimson clover. He also
showed the relative value of each in
furnishing nitrogen for future crops.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Or. W. M. Anderson SERIOUSLY m.

Nashville, Tenn.-News from Dial.
las, Texas, that DIR. William M. An
derson, former pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church Of Nashville, was
seriously Ill is source of profound
regret in this city. A telegram re-
ceived in Nashville from his son
stated that DIR. Anderson had been
stricken with something similar to pa
ralysis, and his condition was very
serious.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Charged With Killing Cousin.

Jackson, Tenn.-Walter Brown Of
Henderson county was arrested and
placed in Jail at Lexington, charged
with the killing Of his cousin, r. M.
Brown, more than year ago. The
Browns were neighbors, but fell out
over gate, and it is alleged Walter
Brown went to the field where the de.
ceased was blowing and shot him
twice, death resulting few hours
later.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Russlans Fighting in Snow.

Petrograd. Some Of the Russian
armies are encountering cold weather.
The official statement issued says
that in some sectors Of the front in
the Caucasus frosts are being ex-
per.enced and more than 10 centime-
ters (27 inches) of snow has fallen
in some places.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Killed BY Baseball.

Nashville, Tenn.--While playing on
the school grounds at Greenvale, Will
son County, Marie McMillin, 17-year-
old daughter of Tollie A. McMillin, a
prominent farmer of that county, was
struck on the back Of the head by a
baseball and instantly killed. The
young lady was struck at the base Of
the brain by stray ball and her neck
broken.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Revival At Lexington.

Lexington, Tenn.-A tent meeting
Of widespread interest and power for
good is being conducted here on Cliff
ton street by the Second Baptist
Church, the preaching being done by
Evangelist e. 2. Newsome OF Wins
boro, Texas, who is being greeted by
immense crowds.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Licensed For optometry.

The state board of optometry held
the annual examinations for certifi-
Gates to practice optometry in Ten
nessee Monday and eight Of the nine
applicants passed successfully. One OF
the number is . woman.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
New San Salvador Decision

San Salvador, Salvador.-The Gen.
trail American court Of justice has
given the Nicaraguan government so
days in which to reply to the claim
Of the republic of Salvador concern
ing the treaty between the United
States and Nicaragua.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Two Indicted for Smuggling

New York.-Federal investigation
of an alleged plot to operate secret
mail system between this country and
Germany was followed by indict-
ments here against Hans Edward
Thompson and Frederick Uffelman on
a charge of smuggling jewelry worth
$4,000 In the United States on
July II.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
sThey Are Free Roads Now.

Columbia, Tenn.--All roads leading
into Columbia are now free roads. The
county court has ratified the pur-
chase by the county Of all toll roads.
About seventy-five miles of turnpike
Is involved in the county purchase.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
sinaletree Kills Boy.

Kenton, Tenn. = Marvin Cherry,
aged IL, son of James Cherry, who
lives five miles west of this place,
while driving team pulling hay in
the barn, was killed by being struck
In stomach by a singletree after the
stretcher had broken.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Head to Csrranxa.

El Paso, Textile head of the
bandit, Louis Gutierrez. known in
Mexico as the enchanted goat" has
been sent by Col Buerrostro, COM
handing the Carranza garrisoa at
Colima, to the governor of Guadala
lara.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Helm "a Indians.

Bacon-I see Choctaws and Greeks
living In Texas have scarcely anything
traditional left except their speech,
and many of them can't speak English.
Egbert--Well, know lot of wom-
en- who can tell 'em where they can get
more paint and feathers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Montana Democratic Platform.

Helena, Mont.-Planks indorsing
suffrage for all women and favoring
statewide prohibition and pledging
support in congress for national pro-
hibition were features Of the plat
form adopted by the state Democratic
convention.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
N. Z. Church Conferences.

Athens, Tenn.--A good deal of in
terest centers around the coming SEES
sion of the Methodist Episcopal
church, which will convene at John
son City on October IL. Bishop Frank
M. Bristol will be the presiding
bishop.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Cheap.

How did you make out with your
garden this year?'
Fine. ] raised SO many vegetables
that the exercise got out Of working
in it cost me hardly anything at all
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
"RiIey payp In indiana Oct J

"Riiey Day" In Indiana Oct. 7.
indianapolis, Ind.--Gov. Ralston, in
a proclamation. urged the observance
throughout the state of Oct. Z as
Riley Day in honor Of James Whit
comb Riley, the Hoosier poet, who
died a short time ago. Oct. Z was
the poets birthday.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22

70 s tay at home
from work and suf-
fer a long time.
One day a woman
came to our house
. n d q 8 k ed m y
mother why ] was
suffering. Mother
told her that ! suf-
fered every month
and she said, why
don't you buy a
hntflo nf r,s1;a z
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22

The number of cases of infantile
paralysis In Tennessee reported to the
state board Of health for August was
II. As showing how few and far be-
tween are the cases in this state, tho
report showed only .031 to each LOCO
population, while in New York City the
ratio is more than two per 1000 popu-
lation.
The total number of cases of infan-
tile paralysis reported in Tennessee
for the eight months ending Sept 1.
was GA. July with ~ cases and June
with 26. were the worst months for
the disease.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Memphis Presbytery Opens.

Selmer, Tenn The Memphis Pres
bytery of the Presbyterian Church in
the United States will hold its semi.
annual meeting with the Bethel
Springs Church, Sept, 10. 20, and ~
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
AZ New Paralysis Cases.

New York.-There were AZ new
cases of infantiie paralysis. six mora
than the day before. and 10 deaths.
a drop OF one, according to the de-
partment OF health report.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
coxey Wants to March Alone Now

Columbus, 0.-Jacob Coxey of Mas,
sillion, o, who more than 20 years
ago led "Coxey's Army" of unem-
ployed on long march to Washing
ton, filed papers with the secretary
of state as an independent candidate
for United States senator.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22

DR.. Psery's dead SHOT, Is an effective
medicine for Worms or Tapeworm In adults
or children. One dose is sufficient and mo-
supplemental purge necessary. --Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
win Have Plenty Of Chicken.

Mt. Pleasant, Tenn.-Mt. Pleasant Is
making great preparations for the
session Of annual conference of the
Methodist church, which meets here
IN October.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Border Outpost Fired Upon.

Del Rio, Texas.-An American out
post OF Sycamore, IL miles east Of
here, wes fired on by Mexicans from
across the Rio Grande, according to
a report reaching here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Streets Win Be Paved.

Newport-The board of aldermen
have passed an ordinance to pave all
the streets Of Newport. This will be
quite an improvement to the town.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Paradoxicav.

"That fellow has screw loose"
HE doesn't mend matters by get
ting tight"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
To Fortify the System Against
Summer Heat

Many users Of Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic make il practice TO take this old
standard remedy regularly to fortify III
system against the depressing effect Of
withstand tho heat Of summer better thar
those who are weak. Price SOC
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
September Fl, 1915.

september II, 1878.
Russian Wilma army success
fully escaped.
Germans repuIsed near wilma
and Smorgon.
French made gains in Cham
payne and Lorraine.
Russians sank German sub
marine In Black sea.
General mobilization ordered
In Bulgaria.
British Chancellor Mckenna
announced new taxation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
September 10, 1915.

September 10, 1915.
Germans entered Wilma.
British squadron shelled Ger
man coast defenses In Belgium.
One German submarine sank
another by mistake.
italian dirigibles bombarded
AisovIzza.
Bulgaria announced an armed
neutrality.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
September 20. 1915.

September 20, 1915.
Hindenburg's forces reached
viIeika.
German artillery shelIed Ser
bian positions on south bank Of
Danube near Semendria.
Artillery dueIs along the west
front.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
September q, 1915.

September 22, 1915.
Italians dislodged Austrians
from the Dolomite valley.
French aviators raided Stuff
gart bombarding palace Of king
of wuerttemberg.
Russian arsaies assumed the
offensive.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
Girl COULD
NOT WORK
How She Was Relieved from,
Pain by Lydia E: Pinkhan's
Vegetable Compound. n

Taunton, Mass. -" had pains in both
sides and when my periods came | had
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22

Whales are reported Off the coast
of Maine.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22

New Camp site For Troops.
An officer from the quartermaster's
Office at Macon, Ga, arrived 1T Camp
Rye to lay out q new camp site for
the Tennessee troops. 1t is believed
that the troops will remain in mo-
bilisation camp until mustered out Of
service. The officer has been COM
missioned to lay out camp site be-
cause of the request Of officers. A
tract Of land has been secured which
Is level and will allow the units to be
located according to military practice.
The nearness to the city, coupled with
the hilly location of the present camp,
has been the cause of considerable
complaint and officers and men alike
will appreciate change of scenery.
Charters Applied For.
Applications filed with the Score
tary of State follow.
McMurry Loose Leaf Tobacco Com
pany. Springfield; capital stock. $751;
coo; iincorporators, A. 8. McMurray,
Pc @. McMurray, William McMurray
and A. L. Dorey; to buy and deal in
tobacco and operate loose leaf floors
and loose leaf sales Of tobacco.
Fosterville Mutual Home Telephone
Company, Fosterville; stock, 1000;
to conduct and operate telephone
line from Bedford into Rutherford
county.
Greenwood Cemtery and Undertak-
ing Company. Copper Hill, Polk coun-
ty; capital stock, $1,000; to engage In
undertaking and to conduct q GENE
terry.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
September is, 1915.

September 10, 1915.
Austrians withdrawing in sec
tor Of the volhynian triangle Of
fortresses northeast of Lem
berg.
Russians began evacuation Of
Wilma.
German attacks on Dvinsk re-
newed.
French artillery severed great
bridge across the Meuse at St.
Mihlel.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
The Army of
Constipation

Is Growing Smaller Every Day.
CARRIERS LITTLE 49,
LIVER PILLS are z|sa:|ss:zz1!!
responsible = they - -,
not only give relief r ADTEDc[
- they perma- s ~ INV
nentlycure Con- ~ Ri.ILs
Indigestion, Sick Hsaaaeke, SaIlow Skin.
SMALL PILL, SMALL DOSE, SMALL PRICE.
Genuine must bear Signature
n ~
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-09-22
September %, 1915.

September %, 1915.
Russians reoccupied Lutsk In
volhyhia, capturing 5000 men.
Russians won battle at vliei-
ka.
Germans driven back near
PInsk behind okInskI canal.
Austrian garrison evaouate
Monte Coston.
Germany In note to United
States promised to observe
visit and search law.
French aeroplanes attacked
German positions In Lorraine
and the Argonne.
September "a, 1915.
Germans made furious as
sault on Dvinsk.
French made gains at several
points.
German submarines sank five
British steamers.
Greece ordered mobilization Of
army and navy.
Evening star., 1916-10-15
BUSINESS CLUBS ELECT,
Convention Sends Thanks to Presi-
dent for His Message.

NEW ORLEANS. October I4.-Tbe
1916 convention Of the Young Mems
Business Clubs Of America came to a
close late today with the selection OF
Lamar. Col, as next years meeting
place, and the election of the following.
officers: President, Howard S. Williams.
Jackson. Miss; first vice president
Charles T.. Dunbar. New Orleans; gee
ond vice president, c. H. Wooden. La
mar, Col: third vice president, e. L.
Bowers. Akron. Ohio: secretary, Law
renee o sprosty, Cleveland. Ohio;
treasurer, y. u. Stitt. jamestown, \. Y.
At a meeting OF the new board of
control. vacancies were filled as fol-
lows: Leslie -. Beard. New Orleans
Lee T.. SIeel, Cleveland; J. A. Steel jr
NichsburK. This board will decide at
a meeting tomorrow on n date for the
next convention.
a telegram was sent to President
wilson expressing appreciation of his
messag" read to the convention at it's
rrst session at Jackson. Miss, last
Tuesday. The telegram to the President
read:
The Young Mems Business Clubs OF
! America. which met in jackson, Miss.
and New Orleans, this week, today
adopted resolutions extending to Won
their sincere thanks for your inspiriny q
message. and to say to you that the
4 young men Of the nation deeply appre-
ciate your keen interest In the welfare
or the young business men"