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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Keen up Recruiting.

A telegram from the war depart.
ment ordering the mastering in OF 'of.
ficers Of the national guard as recruit
ing officers was received at the office
of the acknowledgement. This com.
munication indicates that the army
authorities are determined to recruit
all OF the men possible for service
with the state contingents. even after
these contingents have left for the
border.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
The Reason.

II wonder why the police found 1t
so hard to unrarel that murder mys-
tery?"
II guess 1t was on account of the
quantity of yarn in it,"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Rellalous Work Al Camp Rye.

Religious work Al Camp rye.
Religious work at Camp Tom G.
Rye, conducted by the Y. M. c. A., has
proven great success Pastors OF
different denominations are invited to
speak to the soldiers. DR.. Holmes;
chaplain for the old First Tennessee
Regiment. conducted the services, and
at the close of DR.. Holmes talk Mr.
A. R. Poster, one Of the secretaries Of
the Y. M. c. A.. gave an invitation to
the soldiers to come forward and
pledge themselves to lead Christian
life. Thirty-six responded. These
conversions brings the total up to 90,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Nay Not Be Commissioned.

Capt. w. N. Hughes may not be COM
nissioned colonel of the First Tennes-
see provisional regiment. Reports
that Hughes says he will have his
commission If he has to go to Wash
ington. The truth is he may go to
Washington sooner than he expects to.
His service on detached duty here de-
ponds absolutely upon the wish of the
governor. Hooper brought him here,
but Rye can, send him back any
minute.
The acknowledgement office is re-
sponsible for Hughes election. It ap-
pears now that Gov. Rye has learned
that.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

The Chickasaw Guards, officially
known as Company I, Second separate
battalion, takes first rank among the
companies physically fit for army
service. This company totaled 1873
men and of this number 100 men quail
filed In the medical examinations.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Timely Advice.

81 feel that / am going all t.
pieces"
"Then pull yourself together"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Kindly Explained.

He-Here Jones and started In
business together, and he has retired
while l am still In harness.
She-But then Jones isn't a mule.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

DEATH Turks IN A WEAK HEART,
so on first symptoms use "Renoyine"
and be cured. Delay and pay the awful
penalty. "Renovine" Is the hearts
remedy. Price $1.00 and 50c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Auditor ls Paid.

With a balance Of $694.50 paid over
to him, the total amount accruing to
James Cameron for conducting the
audit of the city books and a survey
of the various departments is $685..
267. He and his stan commenced
work June IA. 1915, slightly over a
year ago. During 1915 he was paid
s2S,6S1.sS, and during the current year,
previous to the last settlement had
been paid s36,575.02.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Heredity.

"How crusty that fellow Is !"
II guess that's because his father
was a baker,"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Human Nature.

why that hospital is so popular
beats me. 1t hasn't the best system,
and 1t certainly hasn't the most sue
cessful doctors"
"But 1t has the prettiest nurses"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
May Be Another Election.

Gov. Rye's efforts to preserve and
support the traditions of the famous
old First Tennessee Regiment are
meeting with approval.
The acknowledgement Of the United
States army, Gen. Mccain, has Off
cially announced that no commission
will be issued until the governor ex-
pressly approves 1t.
This means that Capt. Hughes, who
was elected colonel of the First Regi-
ment, will not be commissioned until
Gov. Rye says so. 1t Is understood
that a new election will be called.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

WoMAN's GROWING GLORY
IL her hair II yours Ia streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use la Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change 1t In
the natural way. Price $1.00.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

Many girl deludes herself with the
belief that she has completed her edu-
cation before she marries.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
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, 1916-07-21
Has TT

Doctor-Is there no form Of daily
inexpensive active exercise you can
take7
Patient-Oh. yes, doc. dodge
automobiles all the way down town.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Killed BY Lightning.

Friendship-Ed Griggs, aged 20.
was struck by lightning while in a
field on the Johns farm, southeast OF
town.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Correct!

"What Is Dutch treatf"
ITO get out of the war zone into
Holland !"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
The Strong Withstand the Heat of
Summer Better Than the Weak

Old people who are feeble. and younger
people who are weak. will be strengthened
and enabled to 60 through the depress-
ing heat of summer by taking regularly
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t purifies
and enriches the blood and builds up the
whole system. soc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Its Size.

"What Is this new fish story of
Jim's about"
about the limit"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

A curious thing about horses is that
those you bet on general cost you
more than those you buy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

The vacuum cleaner ought to work
well ON many heads we have seen.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

For any sore-Hanford's Balsanl
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21
Never That Way.

Darling, do you love me still?"
"Y0u have never given me the
chance to find out, dear"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

For gals use Hanford's Balsam.
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

Old age Is the evening Of life. Sec
Ond childhood Is the next morning.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

One trial convinces-Hanford's Bal
sam. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

That good fellow" mask quite often
hides q hyenalike home disposition.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

Made since 1S46-Hanford's Balsam.
Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

STOP THOSE SHARP SHOOTING PAINS
"Femenina" is the wonder worker for all
female disorders. Price o. 90 and SOC. Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

Germany's normal meat supply is 90
per cent pork.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

United States yearly produces $20,-
100000 worth Of buttons.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

For poison Ivy use Hanfords Bal
sam. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

Japanese in Seattle utilize ferns
as food.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

There are 42s,663 persons In Yoke.
hama
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

Kansas has s54,e79 male inhabit-
ants.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

Everybody's business is the gosslp's
business.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-07-21

Army service is compulsory is Hol-
land.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-26
SELECT MEMBERS
F 0 R COMMITTEE
Executive Body Chosen to
Push Plans for South
Bends Baby Week.

An executive committee to manage
the affairs of the Better Baby Wei
fare week to be observed in South
Bend in May was appointed at a
meeting of the campaign workers
held Friday evening in the office Of
the city health officer in the city
hall.
The executive committee is com
posed of the chairmen OF the follow
ing committees, which were also ap-
pointed Friday evening: Publicity,
Miss Elinor Wolf; baby welfare, Miss
Olive Bailey; finance, Mrs. Victor
Jones: volunteer helpers, Mrs.
Charles Phillips; dictory of organiza-
ton, Miss Leila Scott; utility.
DR.. Charles BOsenbury; program,
Mrs. f. L. Sims. ]. b Wright was
selected as general chairman.
Aside from the appointment Of
committees little else of Importance
was done, though considerable time
was spent in discussing preliminary
plans for the coming campaign.
A meeting Of the executive COM
mittee will be held on Tuesday even
ing, March Z, in the Chamber of
Commerce club rooms. At this
meeting it is expected that the com
mittee will decide on the assignments
Of the various titles for the seven
days OF the campaign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-26
CALVIN Is SECOND
F;arIham Man Takes First Honors in
Speaking Contest.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 26.-DOn-
aid B. Snyder of Earlham college
won the annual contest Of the In
diana state Oratorical association
held here Friday night. and Timothy
p. Calvin of Notre Dame university
took second honors. The two col
leges, represented by different men,
finished in the same positions last
year and this is the fourth time that
an Earlham man has won since
1908. A. l. Miyatovitch of Hanover
college and w. A. Stuckey Of De-
Pauw finished in third and fourth
places, respectively. BY his victory
Snyder is entitled to represent In
diana in the interstate Oratorical
contest in May.
Snyder is a freshman at Earlham.
His subject was Military Educa-
ton in Our Public Schools" in
which he declared that this move
ment is only destined TO the estab-
lishment of militarism.
Calvin took second place with a
discussion Of "a Plea for Underpaid
Labor" deploring the conditions Of
the wage earners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-26
CITIZENS TO ORGANIZE
IN FIGHTING SALOONS
Charge Is Made by Olive Township
Residents That Liquor Men
Violate Law.

On account OF the alleged ex-
tremely wide-open manner in which
the saloons Of Olive township have
been conducted during the last five
years an active campaign for a dry
township is pending. Many OF the
farmers of the township have made
known the fact that they are in
censed at the frequency with which
their boys secure liquor. 1t is
charged that the saloon men not
only keep open after closing hours
and on holidays, but that they sell
TO minors.
Active steps are being taken by
the dry element of the township,
both in and out Of New Carlisle, to
form a permanent organization for
the pushing Of a dry campaign. No
definite action has as vet been taken
but IL is expected that within a few
days an organization viii be made
and officers elected. Those behind
the movement are working 20 Sc
cure a membership of SEQ including
at least 200 voters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-26
WILL HAVE PRIMARY
WOmen's Civic League to Try New
Law for Coming Election.

In order that the women Of the
city might become acquainted with
the new Indiana primary law it was
decided at a meeting Of the Wom-
ems Civic league held Friday after
noon at the Chamber of Commerce.
that primaries would be held March
10, when candidates for office will
be nominated and the election of
officers Will be held March "a. at the
c. OF c. hall All meetings and pro-
cesses will be carried on in accord
ance with the new law.
The election board was elected at
the meeting, composed OF Mrs. Vic
tor Jones. inspector; Mrs. +. b.
Barnes and Mrs. W. 3. Pershing.
judges; Mrs. w. G. CrabiIl and Mrs.
A o. Ware, clerks; Mrs. Frank
Nicely and Mrs A. p. r Gammack.
sheriffs. and Mrs. +. Retiring, prayer
book holder. The primaries will be
opened at 1880 o'clock on March 10.
10 be open for two hours.
Three addresses were delivered at
the business meeting by members OF
the league Mrs. A 2. r. Gammack
spoke on Causes Of Communicable
Diseases; Mrs. T. r. Barnes on
Public Schools Should Teach Hy-
giene"; Mrs. CrabiH on The Tuber-
culosis Camp"
Dr.. Charles Bosenbury will ad-
dress the next meeting 10 be held
March on the subject Health Of
South Bend"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-26
MANY ATTEND MEETING
Democrats of West Side Gather at
Warsaw Hall.

Satisfied in the extreme over Fri
day nights candidate meeting held
at Warsaw hall on the west side.
Chairman Frank Mayr.. jr.. Of the
democratic county committee ex-
pressed keen interest in the second
of the primary campaign gatherings
TO be held Monday night at Kazmier-
skis hall. also on the west side
Practically all the democratic
candidates turned out at the Warsaw
hall gathering and were introduced
10 a crowd Of sixth and seventh
ward voters numbering upwards to
200. There was nothing radically
political about the meeting, but a
general get together organization
feeling predOminated.
Short talks were made by the as
pirants for office, and a personal
meeting with the various workers
was arranged.
Candidate meetings are also in
progress in Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-26
To RAISE FUNDS
FOR centennial
Committee Chosen to Look
After Finances at Meet
ing Held FrlGay.

Definite action was taken regard
ing the observance Of the Indiana
centennial celebration 20 be held in
South Bend in June at a special
meeting OF the committee on ways
and means for the local celebration,
held at the Chamber Of Commerce
Friday afternoon.
A committee OF three, composed
OF z. /. Burch, II. W. Eldridge and
DR.. c. A. Lippincott, was appointed
by r. L Kubns, chairman OF the
committee. 10 meet with r. A Miller,
chairman OF the centennial celebra-
ton OF st. Joseph county, during the
next few days, when a plan or
method OF raising the necessary
funds to carry on the affair will be
inaugurated.
A maximum OF $1,000 was given
by the finance committee as the
funds needed to cover all expenses.
and 1t has been decided TO obtain
40 men Of the city TO guarantee $50
each towards the fund and all earn
ed will be returned 70 the men guar
anteeing the money.
At the meeting OF the appointed
committee with Chairman Miller a
prospectus of the proposed affair will
be drawn up and presented 10 the
committee Of the whole and prob
ably from there to the people of
the city as a whole. The purpose
OF the committee is 20 interest not
only a few Of the business men OF
the city but to interet every man
and woman OF the city in the project.
IL is believed that the pageant will
be the important feature OF the cele-
bration, which will be given under
the direction Of r. b Barnes. chair
man Of the pageant committee. Elab-
crate plans are being arranged for
this feature and il is expected to be
one Of the finest ever staged in the
city.
A special meeting of the commit
tee OF the whole will be called as
soon as the prospectus has been
drawn up, when the committeeman
will approve or disapprOve il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-26
SCHOOL is EQUIPPED
Senior Class Goes TO Aid at Health
win Hospital.

Healthwin hospital for the tuber-
cuIosis patients has a school for the
small child patients. The school il
under the personal direction OF Miss
Ethel Macdonald. She has been
handicapped by the lack OF equip
ment so the present senior class Of
the high school has agreed 20 come
20 her aid.
They Will deliver today TO the
school. one large teachers desk. sew
eral sections OF blackboard and six
desks. This equipment though small
will enable Miss Macdonald 10 con-
tinue her work and also enable her
TO direct il more efficiently.
The senior class has been connect
ed with a number OF charity cases
OF late but this is the first need OF
this nature ever attempted before.
The senior class secured the seats.
etc, through the earnest work of
former Supt OF Schools L. ]. Mont
gomery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-26
TO FORM NEW CENTER
Ardmore Takes Interest in Com
munity Organization.

munity Organization.
Preparations for the organization
of a community center at Ardmore
were made last night at a meeting
at the Ardmore school when more
than 100 enthusiastic people Of the
community attended. The organiza-
ton will be effected at a meeting to
be held in two weeks at the school.
A number of short talks were
made by members of the township
and John S. Bordner, county agri-.
cultural agent, spoke on the value
that is derived from community CEN
ter organizations. Through this
means. he said. the people of the
community can be reached on va
rious points that help them in their
work whether farmers on a large
scale or gardeners.
Miss Bernice Yoder gave an ad-
dress on Home Economics" and fol-
lowing the talk it was decided 10
form a Home Economics club at
the school. rhich will be organized
March IS under the direction of Miss
Yoder.
a number Of musical selections
were rendered following the bust
ness meeting and a social session
followed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-26
"QUEEN ESTHER" TO BE
SHOWN AT CHURCH
Biblical Production VIII Illustrate
Rev. j. l.. GARDENERS SER
mon Sunday.

Queen Esther" a great Biblical
production, Will be presented in mo-
ton pictures on Sunday evening at
the ST. Paul's Memorial Methodist
Episcopal church
This film. which is in Nree parts,
gives a fine rendering OF the Biblical
story showing the courage OF Esther,
the Jewess. and her final triumph
over Haman, who was the bitter
enemy OF her people. The pictures
Will be used TO enforce the sermon
OF the evening by Rev. James L.
Gardiner. d. D., on The God of
the Crisis"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-26
0. X.
NIGHT AIR
Urge Sleeping With Win
dowS Open

II you want red cheeks IN the
morning have your bedroom WIN
COWS we'll open all ntght-thus do
the modern physicians dispose Of the
cid superstition about the miasma or
night air Fresh air and open bow
els are the first and foremost health
rules. II nature needs assistance in
the shape OF a laxative do not take
drastic pills or purges. They only
make things worse. instead take a
mild laxative like Castor-Jel, which
is simply old, reliable Castor oil In
pleasant tasting jelly form II can
b obtained at Chas. Coonley Co. and
Ralph II. Keus drug stores The
Castor Products Co. Cleveland. O.
Adyt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-26
PLAN APPROVED
BY CIVIC CLUB
People at PerIey School Adopt
Resolutions Relative to
School Controversy.

Resolutions favoring the plan OF
settling the school controversy thai
were adopted at a citizens meeting
at the Chamber Of Commerce We'd
nesday and approving OF the atti-
tude of A. l. Hubbard, president of
the board Of education. were adopt
ed by the people of the Perley
school district at q meeting OF the
Perley Civic club at the school Fri
day night. 1T was estimated that
225 people attended the meeting.
Following are the resolutions:
Whereas, there exists at the
present time a controversy so seri-
Gus as TO threaten the welfare and
we'll being OF the public schools Of
this city. and.
Whereas. there was proposed at
meeting Of representative citizens
of this city in the Chamber of Com
merce rooms on the 23rd a measure
so fGir to both parties of the con-
troversy as TO seem TO offer a salts
factory solution, and,
Whereas, we, the members of the
Perley civic center. are DESTROYS Of
having the matter brought to a
speedy and just conclusion; now.
Therefore, be it resolved, that
we. the members of said civic cen
ter, in regular meeting assembled,
do hereby fully endorse the resolu-
tons and plans adopted as set forth
by the citizens committee, and fur
Their
BE il resolved, that we heartily
endorse the attitude of Mr.. A. l..
Hubbard. president of the board of
education. who has throughout the
controversy maintained the position
of gentlemanly poise."
The resolutions were drawn up
by the executive meeting of the club
and were presented to them by AL
bert Evans, president Of the organ
izatiOn. other members Of the COM
mittee are o. Wise, oseph Roth
baller and Mrs. o. Wias. Preced-
ing the adoption OF the resolutions.
there was a discussion of the school
situation.
Mayor Keller's proposition to ia
vor Rum Village for use as a park
was voted upon favorably by the
club. Richard Elbel, president OF
the park board, gave talk. point
ing out reasons why the city should
purchase the land. He said that IL
could be secured at a reasonable
price, that 1t was well adapted to
the needs and that il could accom-
mOdate large crowds. Park Perley
gave a talk on the parks of the
city.
Action was taken by the club to
ask the school board for a portable
school to alleviate the crowded con-
ditions at Perley school. II was
| decided to make an effort to secure
a playground for the district. w. w.
Sims of the high school gave an
illustrated lecture on Mt. Rainier
and the Pacific northwest.
other numbers on the program
follow:
Community singing. led by Miss
| Mooney; vocal solo, Miss Leah
Kristl. accompanied by Miss White
man; piano solo. Miss Jeanette
Boyer; recitation, When the Teach
er Gets Cross" Oliver Black; piano
solo, Edna Casper; singing, seventh
grade girls.