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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
Washington, D. G.,
Mnr IL 1Q1R

W ooh, ~ W.
Nov. Is, 1916.
Mr.. L. S. Perkins,
Selmer, Tenn.
Dear Sir:
am pleased to acknowledge re.
ceipt of your letter of November TO-
together with specimens of the Pur.
Vance persimmon. which were grown
on a farm owned BY Col. ]. W. Pur.
Vance, Of Selmer. Tenn. | referred
these specimens to one Of my asso-
ciates, who has been giving a GOOD
deal Of attention to native persim.
mons. He was much interested in
them as he found upon an examina.
ton that they compared very favora.
bly, with the other seedless or nearly
seedless forms with which he is
familiar. As we can handle scions Of
this variety better during the late
winter or early spring, / am inclined
to think that shall address Colonel
Purviance later on with regard to Sc.
curing the scions at that time.
Thanking you for your kindness in
calling our attention to this fruit,
remain,
Very truly yours,
Fl. P. GOULD,
Pomologist in Charge,
Fruit Production Investigations
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
Today (Thursdayl is Thank,

Today Thursday is Thanks
giving by virtue of the proclama-
ton of President Wilson. follow
ing the custom of presidents
since 1863, established by Pres
ident Lincoln. 1t is true that it
had been a custom dating back
to the Pilgrims, but at that time
it was more Of a religious feast
day than national holiday, OBJ
serving all the temporal and
spiritual blessings which now
come to great nation. The OBJ
servation will be hearty this year
because Of the unbounded pros
perity which has come to this
country, even at the cost and
blood Of the warning nations.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01

The protocol sent by the Amer
lean and Mexican commissioners
to Carranza for his approval is
believed to be doubtful of his ac-
ceptance. 1t is proposed to with
draw Gen. Pershing's troops in
forty days, they to have the use
OF the railroads. The question
of our border troops having the
right to follow a hot trail by
bandits crossing the line is the
question which it is thought Car
rama will balk at. He wants to
do that job by his own troops.
Our government has no conf
dence in his ability to pursue
bandits on his own territory.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
4 Accused Minister

w. D. Davis, a Methodist preacher
who hasibeen preaching for several
years in and around the southwest
part of the county, is accused by
Miss Carrie Hicks of violating the
age of consent. Davis was arrested
in Mississippi by Chas. Dunaway and
a brother Of the prosecutrix. He
willingly returned, and is now in Jail
awaiting preliminary trial Friday be-
fore ESQ. Gooch. 1t is certainly a
very grave otfense against preacher.
The developments may throw light on
mooted qcestion for some time.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
A DUEL TO THE DEATH
Two Men Killed and One Dan
serously Wounded

The town of Adamsville was terror
stricken Saturday evening about 5
o'clock, when pistol shots resounded
in the rear of a business building in
the center of the town. Instantly it
was found Dick and Jim PUNK and
Will Norwood were the participants.
From reliable sources, we understand
the three parties were drinking, " he
grudge of standing was brought up,
and one Of the PUNK boys drew his
pistol and shot down at first fire Nor
wood. who, while down and in the
throes of death, drew his pistol and
fired, killing Jim PUNK and Shooting
Dick PUNK through the body above
the heart.
Norwood and jim PUNK soon ex-
pired. Dick. according to reports
Tuesday, has chance of recovering,
though at first it was thought he was
mortally wounded.
The two Plunks were the sons of
the late Spencer PUNK, and we're
turbulent men when in drink, and
Norwood was said to be in the boot
Logging business. All the parties
are middle aged with families.
1t is most blood curdling tragedy,
and to be deplored. King Alcohol
still is victor in all the walks of life
where he gets a grip on the passions
of men. May it be a warning to
others of that community. "As ye
sow SO shall ye reap
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
Eight Stores Burslarized

Browder Bros. ]. 81. Bigger,
Thrasher Anderson Humphrey, Selmer
Hardware, C. B. Steadmsn, Miss Bulah
Locke and Hendrix Bros stores and
the postnifice were all broken into
Monday night. The front doors we're
plied open by an ak found in the rear
Of Humphreys. The total rewards
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01

A scheme to irrigate some of
the cotton lands of the Delta
country in Mississippi is being
taken sensibly. They have made
two bales to the acre in southern
California by irrigation. It is
claimed the same climatic condi-
tons exist in much of the cotton
growing sections.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01

were some four or FIVE dollars in
nickels and small change in drawers.
No goods were taken. No clue so far
as to the guilty parties, who must
have been amateurs at the business.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
THE HOMINY SONG
By BUCK SNORT

In the following buoc jingle the Owl Creek Philosopher re-
ers weknown deccy of the South coming into season.
wdesvng its distinction the economical food known
domestic science The art of making big ye homny" said
have originated with the American Indian and the dish is best pre-
pared by boiling the grains of the Hickory King we'll known spe
cs of dent upland with strong hickory cob ashes for
several hours washing the swollen tender grains carefully and
cooking with hog fat cream salt and black pepper desired 1t
will be ill day for the South when big ye homn" laid aside
for pretenous dish for is only nourshng
good for the health the potash content furnishing fine corrective
for morbid tendencies in the body.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01

Sallie, here is the hominy pot
Scour it bright scour it clean.
Billy, go shell some Hickory King,
Weather is cold, wind is keen.
Time for gyarden sass is gone;
Hominy time is hurryin
Molle, go git them ashes quick;
Git EN- strong bile EN- long,
All in the pot with the Hickory King
All day LONG, bile EN- strong;
Bile till the grains is big and stout
Till the skins is off and the hearts is out.
Make we paddle to keep it stirred;
Chunk up the fire higher and higher;
That there must bile all day;
Tommie, git dry wood fer the fire.
Stir the stuff, or it shore will stick;
Pour in water when it gifts thick.
Johnnie, fill up that baskt there,
Plated of oak; let it soak
Down in the branch, u ench it around
All in the baskit ma lie Of oak
Till the is clean and the ashes gone;
Take sklet-ful, put it on,
With plenty of gravy, salt and milk
You've got homny fine as silk!
Set the table, bri bread,
Hot corn dod, and cold pigs head,
And hominy hot, right from the pot
Look at the eatns we have got!
Pass yer pate-ant it great?
Pitch in all and git yer bait:
Sweet pertaters and punkin stew,
Biskit butter and coffee too:
Hot fried chicken and scrambled eggs
0. them puets with yaler legs!
Sich is the Twin in Tennessee
Felers, its good enough fer me!
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-11-25
LOCAL NOTES AND
PERSONALMENTION

C. A. Lamb. Of Wonder, is an FL
dorado guest.
Gus Spilios, of Jungo, is at the
Overland today.
]. B. Stevens, of Elko, is registered
at the Star hotel today.
=
Fred Gale is in town from Midas,
stopping at the Eldorado.
O.
w. G.. Bolt is in town from Reno,
registered at the Overland.
o.
L. e. Moulton is in town from Aus
tin, stopping at the Eldorado.
d
Alfred wilkinson and Joe Banko-
fer are in town from McDermitt.
o.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Thompson are
here from Wells, guests at the Star
hotel.
w. NJ. belong is in town from his
Deer Greek ranch, in the Jackson
range.
IT,
l.. N. Abel is in town from Camp
Wallace, registered at the Hotel La
fayette.
austin Jackson, representing the
Nevada Press company, was in town
yesterday.
J.. B Twist, who conducts the
boarding house at Goldbanks, is in
town today.
F. E. Gorham is in town from the
"Double-Suare" ranch, stopping at
the Eldorado.
Eli Bradshaw arrived in town this
morning with a load of grain from
PARADISE Valley.
~
Yesterday c. E. Haviland. of the
Winnemucca Garage. sold a Ford car
to w. NJ. belong.
o.
Butterkist popcorn and fresh cleo
trio roasted peanuts sold in any guam
tity at Mrs. Cooney's store.-advt.tf.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Minor arrived
IN town this afternoon from Platora.
accompanied by their daughter, Miss
Gladys Minor, and Miss Pearl de la
Vega.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-11-25

Joe Jaca, the McDermitt merchant
and hotel man, is in town, stopping
at the Star hotel.
o.
]. II. Bible and v. A. Westfall came
in this morning from Lovelock and
registered at the Eldorado.
d
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Mcintyre motored
in from Inlay yesterday and will
spend several days in town.
d
A. c. Burge and Steve Ferraro
came in from Paradise Valley yes
terday, returning home today.
-
Mrs. Calvin Broadway, of Sulphur,
returned this morning from Reno,
and registered at the Eldorado.
d
DR.. Cistor Il. Anderson. the we'll
known mining man, is in town for
a few days. stopping at the Eldorado.
%
w. c. Noteware, w. c. Pitt and
John G. Taylor, of Lovelock, were
registered at the Eldorado yesterday.
%
Everybody likes nice hot popcorn.
Call at Mrs. Cooney's store and see
the new all electric Butterkist ma
chine in operation. -advt.tf.
t.
r. B. Thompson, of the firm of
Thompson & Sons, painters and pa
per hangers, after an illness of sew
eral days, is about town again.
o.
Ruth Z. Evans, Clara Melton. Eve
Ign Sternbrook. Inez Laveaga, Mar
garet Dolf. Marie Curias, Irma Moody
and Irma Bendel, the Fallon basket
ball team, accompanied by Frank
Ferguson and Principal J.. r. McKli-
lop, are registered at the Overland.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-11-25
DELINQUENT TAX NOTICE
onice of the County Treasurer.

Office of the County Treasurer.
Winnemucca, New, Nov. 6. 1916.
You are hereby notified that the
first installment of State, County and
City taxes or the year 1916 are now
due and payable under the law for
payment of same, at the office of the
County Treasurer, In Winnemucca.
Nevada.
Taxes will be delinquent after Mon
day. December 4 1916, after which
date ten per cent and cost of adver-
Using will be added and the collection
Of the same enforced according to
law. Unless first payment be made
before December 4. the total tax be-
comes delinquent All poll tax must
be paid with first payment. Taxes to
be paid in II. 8. gold coin or checks
on First National Bank of Winnie
mucca.
r. @. HOENSTINE,
County Treasurer and ex-Officio Tax
Receiver OF Humboldt County, Ne
vada.
Last publication Dec. 2. 1861.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-11-25
WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC.

FOR RENT-One furnished room, in
Lavoy house. Upper Railroad St.
advt.d.62
FOR SALE-At a bargain, seven
acres of ground, with three-room
modern house, close in. Suitable for
r%anching c. gardening. Inquire this
Office. -advt.tf.
FOR RENT-Five-room brick house,
comfortable and warm. Apply at
No. 244 East Second st. Centrally To-
Gated.
DRESSMAKING - At reasonable
prices. Mrs. Mary Tenney, Shone
House. -advt.tf.
FOR SALE-Two fine stations. Ad.
dress p. o. Box 8, Paradise Valley, Ne
vada. -advt.tf
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-11-25
WHEN You HAVE A COLD

Give 1t attention, avoid exposure, be
regular and careful of your diet, also
commence taking DIR. Kings New
Discovery. 1t contains Pine-Tar. An
tiseptic Oils and Balsams. Is slight
ly laxative. DR.. Kings New Dlscov-
cry eases your cough, soothes your
throat and bronchial tubes, checks
ysur cold, starts to clear your head
In a short time you know your cold
10 better. It's the standard family
cough syrup in use over 40 years. Get
4 bottle at once. Keep 1t in the house
as a cold insurance. Sold at 20 II
al druggist -advt
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-11-25
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,
Lucas County. (

Roe
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm OF f.
]. Cheney G. Co., doing business in
the city of Toledo. county and state
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED Doll
LARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of De-
cember, A. ID. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J.. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for Con-
stpation. -advt11
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-11-25
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT

For the twenty-four hours ending
at s a.. m. today:
Highest temperature yesterday, SO.
Lowest this morning, s16.
Mean temperature yesterday. 80.
Normal temperature yesterday, IS.
Prevailing wind direction, NE.
Weather forecast for the twenty
four hours ending 5 p. m. tomorrow:
Unsettled weather, probably rain to-
night and Sunday; warmer tonight.
RAY l.. FISHER, Observer.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-11-25
NEW MANAGEMENT'S INITIAL
DANCE AT WINNEYA TONIGHT

The first dance at Winneva hall I'M
der the management of Mrs. j. C..
Gardner will be given tonight Dane
ing will begin promptly at 8 o'clock.
Music by Gardeners orchestra.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10
The Cooperative Tire

wires to make the tire secure.
1t embodies hundreds Of rubber
rivets. formed to combat loose
treads.
Our All-Weather tread is
still double-thick. 1t still has the
sharp. tough. resistless grips.
Those extras-all exclusive
to Goodyear-are all retained.
despite our price reductions.
And we still spend 100000
yearly to discover new ways
to better them.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Goodyear has always built
cooperative tires. Every saw
ing has gone to the user. The
more men bought the better we
built them. and the lower we
sold them.
That is why Goodyear has
held top place. outsellins any
other tire.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10
Your Ally

In all these ways. Goodyear
is your ally. You do injustice
to yourself when you fail to
secure this advantage. Never
in tire history was such value
given as you get in Goodyear
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Us SaoO.WJ
yearly.
Il still has
our No-Rim-
Cut feature. 1t
has in each
b sc / 2 6
braided piano
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Gard Of Thanks
Our hearts are filled with gratitude
toward our friends who with their
sympathy and benovolence have help
cd us to bear our loss and bury our
dear son and brother. For the many
beautiful floral offerings, VIC thank
you.
May Gods blessings be with you all.
MRS. VIOLA WIDNEY,
GEORGIA WIDNCy.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

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Use Zensal for that itching eczema.
Sold by Osborne-Williamson Drug Co.
PUBLIC SALE-November 21st at
my residence on California mesa.
4S-2t. r. SUMNER.
LOST-A leather handbag. contain.
Hamilton grade, between H. w. Pratt's
ranch near Cedaredge and Eckert.
Finder notify Independent office. Re-
ward.
Tho Fairview ccal mine is now open
and ready for business. Teams can be
loaded at the mine without delay.
Also orders will be taken by phone,
Delta 140-J.
Try Zensal for all skin troubles.
Sold by Ccdaredgo Drug Co.
PUBLIC SALE-Novembor 21st at
my residence on California mesa.
43-2t. r. SUMNER.
LOST HORSE-Disappear Nov
ember 4th. Small bay. Old brand on
left side. cut on tip Of left ear. Wire
cut on back leg below knee. Return
to John Hillman on Ash mesa p. O.,
address. Delta.
PUBLIC SALE-November 21st at
my residence on California mesa.
S3-2t. r. SUMNER.
FOR SALE+A. bargain. 40 acres
on Ash mesa. six miles of Delta. two
milcs of switch. All alfalfa. This Is
Ill first class potato or onion land. F.
p. Hastings, owner. Olathe, route 1.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Well, the building of the new depo
ami the sugar factory next year will
help some, anyway.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10
3 Reductions

Note that in two years we
made three big price reductions.
The last-on February 1s,-
brought the total to 45 per cent.
Yet in costly ways these tires
have been be,iered. In not one
iota were they ever skimpcd.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

FOR SALE-New show case, cash
register, coffee urn and several other
articles.
1874. T. II. DALCHOW.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Denver papers had report few
days ago to the effect that the beet
workers at the Grand junction factory
had gone on strike for higher wages.
but as the raise asked was small. it
is presumed that matters were quickly
adjusted.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Tony Mcneil holds his job as county
clerk in Montrose county, he having
been elected for the 18th term Tues
day by 800 majority. Here's to you,
Tony. old scout; hope you bequeath it
to your heirs.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

tires today.
No smaller
makers can
ever give SO
much.
Any dealer
will S up ply
you. [1,7I
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Miss Mary Maupin is home fror
Montrose county where she has spen
most Of the summer.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Kelso entertained
few friends at 500 last evening
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Hall, the pitcher, has gone; don't
know where.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

1t will be several days before any
thing like complete election returns
can be had. Yesterday evening hunG-
reds of precincts in some of the boubt-
reds of precincts in some of the doubt
full states had not been heard from, so
no correct summary could be made Of
results.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Our Fortified Tire is still
OMAR" cured to save blow
outs. Yet that one extra costs
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Use Zensal for that itching eczema
Sold by Osborne-Williams Drug Co
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Scoutmaster Lester Shock announces
that the Delta Boy Scouts are now
going to get to work in earnest, and
invites the public, particularly parents
and relatives of the boy members to
attend the weekly meetings at the
Methodist church.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Earl Wilson carried every precinct
in the county. If Earl had divided up
his surplus votes with the other
fellows he might have helped out the
ticket clear through.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

The coming to city as small as
Delta with the Birth of Nation.
which will be here at the Opera house
November goth. has created consider
able astonishment, as the photo play
has been confined heretofore to the
larger cities
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

PUBLIC SALE-November 21st a
my residence on California mesa.
43-2t. Il. SUMNER.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

The car shortage is still complained
of. with the statement given ont that
it is likely to become more serious,
as the movement of the corn crop has
begun. More cars are also required to
haul coal. with the setting in of win
ter. However the potato and apple
shipping will soon be over with. and
that will help some.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Harry Williamson came home to vot
and left for Denver in the cold gra
dawn of the day after
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

. . o . . . . . . . . . .
BUSINESS LOCALS
. . . Q . o Q o o O o o . o
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Misses Bell and Fisher. of the city
schools. entertained number OF
friends at ten O'Clock breakfast or
Sunday last. The dining room of the
Kellogg home was tastily decorated
for the occasion. A bountiful break
fast was served.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Mrs. George Thorne was called to
Leadville last Saturday by message
announcing the illness of her father
She viii return when his condition is
sufficiently improved
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Pratt will move
to their dwelling on Palmer street
from the ranch near Cedaredge, for
the winter. making the change the last
of this week or the first of next
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Hennessey and
daughter. lmogene. of Paonia, passed
through here Tuesday enroute to Chi.
cago, where they will visit awhile
They chatted at the train with Mrs.
C. NJ. Winebright. Mr.. Hennessey is
a former local agent at the depot
Montrose Press.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

The State Board of immigration is
vigorously prosecuting land sharks
and swindling locators who have been
fraudulenuy locating settlers, and this
is as it should be. j.. A. Tracy, OF
ort Morgan. is the latest to get in
the drag-net of the board.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

The contest has but a few more
weeks now to run. The subscrip-
tions are rolling in fast. but we can
handle them even faster. You want
the paper. for it's going to be hum
dinger next year.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

PUBLIC SALE-November 21st al
my residence on California mesa.
S3-2t. r. SUMNER.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

The Third Annual College Dinner
will be given at Masonic Hall in
Delta, Friday evening, November L.,
and will be the big event of the year.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Rabbits this year seem to be scarce
in places where they were plentiful
last season. They seem to have drift
ed out ahead of the sheep.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Buehl o. Thorpe have
returned from Craig, Colorado. and are
nicely located in the Model block on
Grand avenue.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Mrs. c. f. Harding returned Frida
from a visit with her parents, sistel
and brother in Denver.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

L. E. Benedict, once associated with
Louie kurz in business in this city,
has returned from California and will
locate and go into business in Olathe
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

DR.. Bull and family. Sidney Bul
and Miss Carolyn Dewberry of Crane
Harry and Ed. Bull and fam
lilies, Mr. and Mrs. Atwood of Cedar
edge, visited at the home of Prof. an,
Mrs. Homberger in this city, Sunday
Independent understands that Mr. Sid
ney Bull and Miss Dewberry are Il
we'd the coming week.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

Tom Kramer lost valuable mare
yesterday at the Delta beet dump
The mare, worth $500. fell from the
dump and was so injured internally
that death came in a little while to
end her sufferings. Mr.. Kramer is
entitled to sympathy for his loss.
The Delta independent., 1916-11-10

]. E Clark, wife and boy returned
Friday from Ouray, where they had
been with Mr Clark's father. who was
and is taking hot baths for rheuma-
tism. The elder Mr.. Clark is improv-
ing in health.
The Winslow mail., 1916-04-28

Judge Sapp ought to call an
other one of his pet grand juries
with the county attorney on
guard to see that no boot-legger
gets indicted. 1t will be reas-
surlng to the booze-peddlers that
they need have no fear, even if
Sheriff Newman and Deputy
Harp are always hot on their
trails. under the mistaken belief
that the laws of Arizona are eff
fective in Navajo county. If
necessary a grand jury should be
drawn that will indict the sheriff
and his deputy for harassing the
illicit whisky gang.
The Winslow mail., 1916-04-28

There is very little opportunity
of a break coming between the
cordial relations heretofore exist
ing between Germany and this
country. The Kaiser may get a
little peeved at the insistence of
the United States for him to
change his submarine warfare
tactics, but he realizes the atti-
tude of the President is right,
and he will not break friendship
and thereby do violence to his
his conscience that has been
to duty. If this government was
wrong no one knowing the Ger
man temperament would expect
the Kaiser to hesitate a minute
in declaring his position. He is
parleying for time only.