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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
Tbs Singing Convention.

vocation by Rev. John W. CARMEL.
Rady Mccormack as regular ssalsr sseor eetar
was at the table.
Singing was galore until adiourning
time. The usual singing-book sales
agents were on hand with their spells.
At night the house was crowded,
even the aisles being full. Sunday
morning the Christian church was
used for an overflow meeting, led by
Will Wilson, the Cyclone katydid.
At Sunday afternoons meeting the
business session Of of the convention
was held and the president and sec
rotary and other officers were elected
and Chewalla was selected as the
place for the May meeting.
While the town was fully taxed,
yet no one was neglected. The COM
mittee on entertainment was headed
by Judge H. P. Wood, who managed
things nicely. The usual opinion was
that this was the greatest meeting
ever held, and the entertainment the
most royal.
CONVENTION NOTES
: OF course Will Wilson came.
Guys sent representative crowd.
Adamsville sent big delegation
over.
The Vaughan Quartette failed to
attend.
The sseellaHieer Quartette did some
singinn.
Finger and McNairy were we'll rep
resented.
Hugh Hodges never missed hear
ing it all.
All the best singers in the county
were on hand.
Selmer needs big auditorium for
such occasions.
Prof. Stanley's crowd from Saltillo,
are splendid singers.
Bethel Springs turned out in dozens
to attend this singing.
The little Kerby boy was one of the
best singers in the lot.
Esq. John McCaskell certainly had
the time of his life Sunday.
The Vaughan people ought to have
had that Quartette here.
The visitors were delighted with
the hospitality of Selmer citizens.
Jno. R. Swain as the president, is
the right man in the right place.
The convention will meet at Che
walla the fourth Sunday in May.
George Blasingame was on hand to
help make the meeting a success.
Song books were advertised extern
sively by fellows who came here for
that,purpose.
Corinth furnished a bevy of beauti-
full girls and several homely boys, who
enjoyed the singing.
Ramer furnished a large number of
visitors, and there were some good
singers among them.
j. H. Walker, of Bethel Springs.
was the guest Of Orpheus Alternately
at the singing convention.
Chas. Smith, Guy Bingham and
Fred Bashears. singers of note from
Miss, we're here Sunday.
The Selmer Quartette, composed of
Hodges, Wood, Mccormack and Ad-
ans, sang some excellent songs.
A. R. Boshart, of Stantonville, can
put on more manly grace in leading
song than any member of the whole
push.
Features Of the singing were the
singing Of the Wilson Quartette and
little Francis Kercy, the twelve year
old boy singer.
Will Wilson and family were prom
inent singers Sunday. He is the vice.
president Of the convention and is one
Of the most popular singers.
Query Why is it that the fellows
who lead the singing think it neces-
sary to try to make funny speech
before they begin song.
Read The Indenendent for the
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-03-03
For Sale.

! have for sale a lot Of choice, S.
lected Japauese cane seed for sale 1T
l0c a pound, special price per bushel.
Double the yield of ordinary sorghum.
Finely favored syrup.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
Automobile Turns
Turtle Near Como.

An automobile occupied by
Messrs. J. N. Wright and 7. W.
Unison, from Ridgeley, Lake
county, and driven by Mr..
Wright, turned turtle near the
home of Ed Carmack, west of
Como, on last Friday afternoon,
pinioning both men underneath
the car.
Mr.. Wright was able to extri-
cate himself, but corner Of the
windshield held Unison by the
foot and Wright was forced to
procure a fencerail to raise the
car off Jimison's leg. After re-
leasing the mans leg, Wright
went across a field half a mile
and got aid from hay balers to
right the car, during which time
Unison remained underneath it.
Mr.. Wright stated after reach
ing town that going over a sharp
little rise in the road he ran into
a softly, sandy place and lost con-
troll of the car. which went into
a ditch and turned over.
Mr.. Jimison's left leg was con-
siderably bruised from the knee
down to the ankle and his face
was bleeding from a cash on the
cheek. The windshield was broken
to pieces and the radiator cap
was bent in. Otherwise the car
was not damaged and went on
its way to Ridgeley. These gen.
tlemen we're here employing cot.
ton pickers.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
Fair Catalogues Are
Being Distributed.

Catalogues for the Weakley coun-
ty fair, to beheld at Dresden Oct
II, Il, 13 and IA, are now being
distributed. Many citizens OF the
county procured copies while here
Monday and others have been
mailed out and sent out by hand
to the several towns of the coun-
ty.
Secretary Webb is we'll pleased
with the Job Of printing, stating to
our foreman that it is the best
Job of catalogue printing done by
this Office.
AS previously stated, the cata'
logue contains number OF
changes and all interested IN
making exhibits would do we'll tc
look over the catalogue page by
page. The special premium list
is the largest and most attractive
in the history Of the association
and others will likely be added
to this list before the fair opens.
This fair belongs to no section
no locality, no set of people, bu
is for the entire county and al
the people thereof and all th'
people of the county ought to lenC
it their hearty support.
Special prices are given Oh
family and season tickets.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
WILSON PROUD OF
PARTYS RECORD.
Accepting denomination For President He
RecOuRb PaTBs Achievements at
Home and Abroad.

Long Branch, N. j., Sept. e.
President Wilson formally &C.
cepted his denomination here this
afternoon with an address re-
counting the legislative record OF
the democratic party, a vigorous
defense of his Mexican policy, his
dealings with the European belllg-
erents and an outline OF his view
Of Americas obligations for the
future.
With the members OF the
notification committee headed by
Senator James grouped about
him at Shadow Lawn, the sum-
mer White House, the president
declared the republican party was
"iust the party that cannot meet
the new conditions Of new age"
and that the day of Little
Americaism with methods OF
protection and industrial nurs-
ing were the chief study of our
provincial statesmen" was past
and gone.
1--WE can no longer indulge oul
traditional provincialism," said
the president. We are to play 6
leading part in the world drama
whether we wish to or not. We
shall lend, not borrow; act fol
ourselves, not initiate or follow
organize and initiate, not peer
about merely to see where We
may get in"
Speaking of his diplomatic
negotiations with the European
belligerents the president follow
ed declaration that while proper
ty rights might be indicated by
claims for damages, the loss Of
life and the fundamental rights
of humanity never could be, with
this statement:
THE record is clear and con-
sistent throughout and stands
distinct and definite for anyone
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08

to Judge who wishes to know the
truth about it"
Immediately afterward he said:
II am the candidate OF party,
but | am above all things else an
American citizen. | neither seek
the favor nor fear the displeasure
Of that small alien element
amongst us which puts loyalty
to any foreign power before
loyalty to the United States"
Regarding his Mexican policy
the president reiterated that the
people of Mexico were struggling
"blindly it may be-and as yet IN
efectually" to free themselves from
alien interests, some OF them
Americans pressing for things
they could never have got in their
own country" and that he would
do everything in his power to
prevent anyone standing in their
way.
1T is a hard doctrine, said ne,
"only for those who wish to get
something for themselves out Of
Mexico" At another point the
president said:
Mistakes have no doubt been
made in this perplexing business
but not in purpose or object" Ht
declared at another point:
81 am more interested in tht
fortunes of oppressed men anc
pitiiul women and children thar
in any property rights whatever
At the outset Of his references
to the legislative achievements 0
his party the president enumerat
ed the laws placed on the STATUTE
books relating to business, IN
Guiding tariff revision, anti-trus
revision Of the banking ant
currency system, rural credits
rehabilitation of the merchan
marine and creation of the fed
eral trade commission.
"What other party has under
stood the task SO we'll or executed
it SO intelligently and enegetical
Ily?" he asked. What other part!
has attempted it at all? The re
publican leaders apparently know
Of no means of assisting business
but protection. How to stimulate
it and put it upon new footing
Of energy and enterprise they
have not suggested"
AT the conclusion OF his review
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
BATHED PIGS TWICE A DAY.
At That, Neighbors of New York Man
Complained to Health Board.

Complained to Health Board.
New .-SpotIess town has been
found. It is North Bergen, N. J.
Neighbors Of Louis Tracassa COM
planned to the board of health that he
did not keep his five little pigs in
"clean and sanitary condition"
Tracassa appeared before the board
to defend himself. With an aggrieved
tone he told Of his sanitary precau-
tons.
Il give those pigs bath every morn
ing" he said, land my wife bathes
them every night. What more to you
want? Should l get up in the middle
of the night to wash them againT
"How do you battle them?" he was
asked
"In tub" said Tracassa.
The board Of health took the case
under advisement.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
PULLED sTyMPs TO MUSIC
Brass Bands Played to Tighten Labor
In Canadian Army Camp.

Brass Bands Played to Tighten Labor
In Canadian Army Camp.
Camp Borden, Canada.-Never before
was stumping done to the accompani-
ment of martial music. -Four battal-
ions were engaged the other day in up
roofing old pine stumps while their
brass bands played in the midst to
tighten the labor and to allay any pain
old Mother Earth might feel in the
process of extraction.
About million stumps have been re-
moved in the camp area. AS the ground
is sandy, the roots are easily pulled up
with a stumping machine. They are
then gathered together in heaps and
set on fire. The sight of these bonfres
on the plain at night in the vicinity of
the camp is reminiscent of Homer's
Had.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
HOW APPENDICITIS
CAN BE PREVENTED

Weakley county people should know
that few doses OF simple buckthorn
bark, glycerine, ETC., as mixed in Adj
ler-i-ka, often relieve or prevent APP
pendicitis. This simple mixture re-
moves such surprising foul matter
that ONE SPOONFUL relieves almost
ANY CASE constipation, sour stomach
or gas. Ashort treatment helps chronic
stomach trouble. Alder-i-ka has
easiest and most thorough action of
anything we ever sold, Sold by ]. G.
Ammons, druggist at Gleason, The
Sharon Drug Co.. at Sharon.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
METHODIST CHURCH.
Rev. A. B. Jones, Pastor.

Services each Sabbath morning at
II and at z p. m. Sunday School
each Sunday morning at 9:45. DR.. j.
L. Jones, Superintendent.
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
DR.. Anderson, Pastor.
Preaching Services First and Second
Sundays, at II a. m. and p. m.
Sunday School each Sunday morning
at 9;45. D. g. Lawler, Superintendent
CHURCH OF CHRIST.
William Etheridge, Minister.
Preaching Every Third Lords Day
at IL a. M, and 7 p. m. Sunday
School each Sunday at 10 a. m,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
FINED $50 FOR KILLING BEAR.
Pennsylvania Hunter Was Also Forced
to Surrender Cubs.

FennSylVanla 7unteT was HlsO ToTCS0
to Surrender Cubs.
Warren, Pa.-It cost James Nolan Of
Morrisons, near here, $50 and costs for
killing a mother bear out of season.
While Nolan was out fishing near his
home he discovered female bear with
two small cubs wandering through the
forest. He quickly returned to his
home and, getting his rife, went back
to the forest and killed the bear with
one shot.
After killing the bear Nolan took the
cubs to his home, where he was feed
ing them from a milk bottle, When l.
K. Hogarth, state game warden, placed
him under arrest. Hogarth took charge
Of the cubs.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08

Disagreeable and Dangerous Trouble
is Diarrhoea, but speedy and GER
tain cure is found in Mississippi
Diarrhoea Cordial. Price,25c and SOC.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08

The Enterprise and Commercial
Appeal only %.25 If.
The Enterprise and Home and
Farm only $1.25. tt.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
AT LAST

perfected wonderful prescription
for the liver to take the place OF
calomel. Has a pleasant taste and
will make you feel better, not worse4.
Van Lax, Price Soc.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
President
Woodrow Wilson,
Vice President
Thomas R. Marshall

EhEoIDENIIAL ELECTNRS.
State-at-l arge-Hill McAlister,
Ben H. Taylor.
First District-J. M. Harris.
Second District-Sam Johnson.
Third District-George E. Banks
Fourth Woodall Murray
Fifth District-George w. Sutton
Sixth District-J. W. Rice.
Seventh District-Tyler Berry.
Eighth District. H Shelton.
Ninth District-G. G. Sherrod.
Tenth District-A. M. Prewitt.
For Governor,
TOM G. RYE.
United States Senate I
HON. K. D. Mcclellan
R. R. Commissioner.
B. A. ENLOE.
For Congress
FINS ]. GARRETT
For Representative
SELDOM MAIDEN
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08


of the party record the president
declared:
This extraordinary recital
must sound like a platform, list
of sanguine promises; but it is
not. 1t is a record Of promises
made four years ago land now
actually redeemed in constructive
legislation" Then, later he said:
I'VE have in four years come very
near to carrying out the platform
of the progressive party as well
as our own; for we are also
progressives.
The presidents address was
some 5000 words long, one Of the
most lengthy he has delivered on
any occasion snice taking office.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
KNIT GOODS

We at all times handle the snappiest
and most reliable lines OF Knitted Wear,
comprising Ladies' Mems and Boys I'm
derwear, Children's Waists, Sweaters TOR
both Men and Boys, Hosiery for all.
Ladies, don't forget to see the Fleisher's
Yarns, Embroidery Silks, Cottons, etc.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
MEMS FURNISHINGS

We have had an amazing growth in the
sale of Overalls, Work Shirts, Work
Pants, Fancy and White Shirts, Collars,
Bath Robes, Paiamas, etc.
TOvs-We are headquarters fer Santa
Claus. For variety OF goods carried, COM
pleteness OF stock we are beyond compare
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08

The Enterprise and Commercial
Appeal both one year for only
$1.25. Il.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
Christmas Towels

We want to say and can cite you, that
we have the most complete, the largest
and most up-to-date line OF Fancy Tow
els, Mats and Rags, either in fancy box
or out, suitable for birthday presents,
bridal presents or Christmas presents
ever shown in Martin and for less price.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
STAPLE DRY GOODS

This forms in our enormous volume OF
business. Bleached and Brown Dom es-
tic. Muslins, Sheetings, Indian Heads
Canton Flannel, Outings, Ticking, Duck
Drills. Calico, Percale, Suitings, etc.
Hats and Caps-Yo can be nicely lifted
up with the latest things at the old price,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08

We carry the Gulf Gasoline and the
Gulf Lubricating Oil, the Gulf Coal Oil,
etc. There is nothing can beat the Gulf
Oils in quality. When next you need
anything in this line give it trial and
YOU will be convinced that these oils
have no superior on the face of the globe.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
CLOAKs AND WRAPS

We show a carefully selected line OF La
dies Misses and Children's Wraps. and
Cloaks. Judgment has been displayed
in their selection. We show varying
price on Ladies Misses and Children's
Sweaters, Ladies Petticoats, Muslin I'm
derwear, Kimonas, etc. See them.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08

In these lines we are headquarters
We have no competition. Embroideries,
faces Ribbons, Corsets. Corset Covers,
Gloves. Parasois, Umbrellas, Neckwear,
Fancy Goods, Stationery etc., an 'n az
very latest and most up'to-date snlngs, "a az
prices that will surprise you. See them
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-11-19
OF
COMMISSION
IS DISCUSSED
AT a Conference Held at the
White House and Three of
the Secretaries.
tBY AsseciATEpI PaKns3

WASHINGTON Nov. 18.-The
deadlock by the joint International
commission in session at Atlantic
City to discuss Mexican border prob
lens was taken up tonight at a White
House conference between President.
Wilson, Secretary Lane, chairman Of
the United States commissioners. Sec
retary Lansing and Secretary Baker.
Mr.. Lanc arrived here from At.
lantic City today to report to the
president on the situation. On enter
Ing the White House. he would not
discuss the outlook. He and Secre-
taries Lansing and Baker are under
stood to have gone over In detail the
objections made by Luis Cabrera.
chairman Of the Mexican delegates,
to the suggested plan OF border con-
troll.
Officials have made it plain that
if attsfactory arrangements for the
protection OF the border can be made,
General Pershing's American troops
In Mexico viii be Withdrawn.
Tonight was the first time Presi-
went Wilson and Secretary Lane
have conferred since the president
met all OF the members OF the com
mission at New London, Conn, soon
after It began It's work.
The three cabinet members res
NAMED with President Wilson for
three hours. Secretary Lane said
afterward that he was well salts
fed with tho situation and would
return tomorrow to Atlantic City,
where the conference with the Me,d-
can delegates will be resumed Mon
day. Asked whether there was any
prospect of settlement at Atlantic
City. he replied: we are good set
tiers"
Secretary Lane refused to discuss
details either OF tonght's conference
or the commissions sessions at At
1antic City. Both secretary lansing
and Secretary Baker referred all
questions TO Mr.. Lane. No state
ment was made at the White House.
There were Indications that def
mite developments IN tho situation
Nigh follow Secretary Lanes return
to Atlantic City and that q decision
one way or the other might be
reached within a few days.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-11-19
WHEELlNG'S STOGIE
MAKERS QUIT WORK
Along with the Shippers and
Forty-Five Factories Are
Affecte ed.bY Strike.
enx Aaree,A1Kp rarnn,

WHEELING, Nov, 18.-rhe strike Of
stogie makers. which has boon throat
ening Wheeling for q week, was offic-
tally declared today when Dos stcgio
makers and $40 strIppers walked out.
TIE stogte makers are striking for 81
per thousand increase, while tho strip
pers seek half a cent per pound In
crease. The striking stogie nlakors arc
members of locals 449 and sol, afil1-
ated with the Cigar Makers Inter
national Union.
Forty-ave factories nre affected BY
Ethe strike, Dealers say they cannot
pay~the advance sought. Shortening
OF stagtes and increase in price will
result, If tho advance Is granted, It Is
said. Already some brands OF stogies
have been advanced In price, due, Ray
dealers to increased cost Of tobacco.
The strike was auth horized some tirnc
2ago by a referendum vote OF "a out Of
the membership bf 9O8 and sanctioned
by referendum vote tof the Ci igar
Makers Interna attonal Union, represent
ing 600 local unions md over $4,000
workers. Manufacturers wero given
until yesterday to meet tho demands.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-11-19
According to a StatementMade
by f4iIken, President Of For
Warding Company.
BONDS 10 BE FURNISHED.
Suit BY the Scott Company is
Friendly One and Brought
for Protection.
tav aaaoeIAruo ppeaal

NEW LONDON, Conn. Nov. 18.-
The sailing OF tho German merchant
submarine Deutschlnnd for Bremen.
will not be delayed by the action
brought against 1t by the T. A. Scott
Company for tho loss OF the tug
Thomas A. Scott. Jr.. which was
sunk By tho Deutschland early yesa
terdny or Race Rock lighthouse with
the loss OF It's crew OF i've, according
to statement tonight by Henry G.
Hilkon. president OF the Eastern Fsor-
wnrding Company American agents
OF the underwater line.
The Deutschland had started for
Germany but returned to port after
the accident. Today the Scott Com
pany libel1ed the Deutschland for
$4,000 for the loss OF the tug.
President Hilkan said that steps
had been taken to furnish bonds To
meet the amount of the suit which,
Mr.. Hilkeu said, was a friendly one;
and had been brought by the Scott
Company as q matter OF safe pro
lection.
Papers in three additional suits.
each for $4,000, It was learned To-
night. have been Issued In the inter
eBts OF the families OF Captain John
Gurney, En- gineer william "a. Gaton
and Cook. Clarence b. Dawson, three
OF the men lost with the Thomas
Scott, Jr.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-11-19
ACTIONS VIII /, not DELAY
SAILING OF DEUTSCHLAND
IS CHOSEN
ONE on DIRECTORS.
Of the West Virginia ManufaC-
turers Association for the
next Twelve Months.

Nov. 1s.-

CHARLESTON. Nov. 1S.-A new
board OF directors was elected late
today nj the concluding session OF
the first annual convention of the
West Virginia Manufacturers Asso-
citation. This board will lator deslg-
nate the officers for the ensuing
year, but this Is not expected TO be
done for some time
a committee will also be appoint,
ed by the present president, George.
%. NagIe, OF Wheeling. the purpose
Of which is to drift amendments to
the workmon's compensation law OF
West Virginia to bo urged for pms
sage by tho legislature OF 1917. Mr..
Magic said tonight that hc would ex-
ercisc much care in mining this com
mittec, but declined to say how many
members it will contain. Hc indi-
Gated that every possible manufacture
Ing interest. lnrge and small, would.
have representation. The now board.
Of directors is MS follows:
j. G. Hoffman, B. w. Peterson,
Alex Paxton, w. q. Weiss. w. 81.
Abbott and ]. A. Block, Of Wheeling;
w. C. Kelly and Fred Paul Grosscup.
OF Charleston; ]. NJ. Saunders, Of
Moundsville; George A. Goetz. of
Charles Town: o. T. F'rick. OF Hunt
ington: e. T. Weir, OF Weirton; w.
e. Wells, of Newell; II. Zieslng, Of
CllrksburE: James PAUL. or Wells
burg; R. G. Kirk and w. N. Fol-
lansbee; J.: y. Keener, Of Morgan
town: r. T. Cunningham. OF Fair
mont; G. F. Neiman, and j. T. Gala
han. OF Parkersburg.
The members Of the association
and their friends were entertained
Mt noon at the Edgewood country
club here, by local manufacturers.
The last session Of the convention
was hold there. Senator. Ben j..
Roaenbloom. Of s1a5l No. H.. u
Kelly and w. e. Wells addressed the
manufacturers at the club before the
election OF the directors. each hav-
ling suggestions to make along the
line of bettering manufacturing bus
tness in West Virginia through Leg
tsIation, cooperation and organtza-
ton.
The place Of holding the next an
.nua1 convention will be decided at a
meeting OF the new directorate to
be held some time In December.