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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
Gem County Festival

The present interest in the Gem
County Festival for 1916 assure a big
ger and better fair than ever before.
We invite the, people of Gem County
to cooperate to the fullest possible eX-
tent. There are three things all can
do to help. You can be contributor
to the premium fund, you can be an
exhibitor; and you can be a Gem
county booster. Grow your farm,
orchard and garden products with a
view to exhibiting. Raise and care
for your fancy livestock and poultry
for the purpose of exhibiting the
same Last year our cash and mer-
chandise premiums were nearly $1,000.
This year they ought to be over $500.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
Ronfre Endaneerrd Barn

The fire bell changed ou5 an alarm
SE fire about noon TODAY. A bonfire
on East second street spread ard was
endangering the barn On the Kelley
place wheE the alarm was sent IN IL
was extinguished without damage
During the excitement q cat that had
four baby kittens in the loft OF the
barn sensed the danger TO her family
and lost no time in carrying the little
ones out Of the barn to places OF
safety. What q wonderful thing this
mother instinct is
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
NO DAMAGE
BY FRoSTS
Fruit on the Slopes Not Effected by
Hard Frosts

Though the mercJry went down as
low as 2S degrees during Wednesday
night, yery little damage was zone 10
the fruit in this section.
Reports from the orchards on the
East and South slopes indicate that
the fruit was not damaged at all. In
the valley some damage was done,
especially in the lowlands, but II Is
not serious even there. The aprlcots
in the lowlands were nearly ali killed
last Thursday night when the mini
mum temperature was 2S. Sweet
cherries were also badly nipped. But
on the slopes neither of these tender
fruits was injured.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTES.

The officers and teachers OF the
Sunday school were entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jenkins Monday
evening. Plans for more definite work
in each department of the Sunday
school were made Mrs. Jenkins, as
sisted by Mrs. Delos Knox, served re-
freshments. The evening was very
proftably and pleasantly spent.
All members are especially invited
to attend mid-week PRAYER meeting.
Subject, lessons From My Souls De-
feat" Leader. Mrs Knox. Come and
join in this part of the Masters work.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
Rancher Drowned

Abraham Winfield, rancher Of the
Jerusalem country, was drowned sat
nr5iav when q reservoir broke and ne
was caught in the rush Of the water
The reservoir was full and Mr. WIN
field was doing some repair work Just
below it The body was carried some
distance and was not found until Two
davs later. The unfortunate man was
S3 vas~s old and leaves family.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
Took Poison br Mistake

bIistaking a poisonous tablet Ior a
neuralgia remedy while suffering from
q severe headache, Mrs Dick Ward
late Yesterday afternoon was taken
seriously III from the effects OF the
poison. DR.. Clark was hastily sum
moned and BY prompt action the pol
son was counteracted and the patient
IS getting along nicely. There Is
great big lesson in this Incident ana
ne who reads may easily learn II
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
MARRIED

A marriage license was issued Mon
day by the county clerks Office to
Ray L. Farris of North Yakima,
Wash, and Miss Myrtle F. Wright of
Emmett. They were Joined in we'd
lock Tuesday morning at II o'clock
by Rev. S. Nc K Hunter and left in
the afternoon for their future home a.
North Yakima.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
some Spray

The Fruit Association has sold so
far this season 435 barrels Of spray
material to the fruit growers of the
Emmett country, and the end Is not
vet. The supply has been exhausted
at Payette and shipments are now be-
inc made direct from the factory at
Meridian.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
First Ban Game

The first baseball game of the sea-
son was played Sunday in Hayes park
between the South Slope and Hanna
teams. The game was a Slugging
match, and ended when every bat was
broken. The Slope team were lead
ing when the game broke up, but no
one knows what the score was.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
A Base Libel

Ed Skinner, of the Emmett Index,
is practising up for the republican
campaign. He is writing serials
about Henry Goul's captive gray eagle
to get the habit preparatory to tell
ing the dear people how he loves
Roosevelt.-Mark Bates in Parma
Herald.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
A SkiIIfuI Taxidermist

Pont AIouItou has developed into a
sL,iliful taxidermist- \ big gray eagle
which he has placed on display IN
Frank Knox's cigar store Is evidence
Of his skill. The eagle is mounted
With outstretched wings that measure
s feet 7 inches from tip 70 up and IS
as natural as life. The bird was
captured near his fathers farm last
wear in q trap.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20

The 14-months-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Hunting of Menan IS ser,
iously ill in the Hewittson hospital
with abscess of the lungs. DR.. Key
nolds performed an operation Monday,
which gave relief, but the child Is
not out of danger. The parents came
here to visit Mrs. Hunting's relatives.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
Twilight League

A meeting will be held Friday even
ing at s o'clock in Commercial Club
rooms TO consider the organization OF
q Twilight League this season Those
interested are requested 70 attend.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20

We want to greatly improve and en-
large our premium lists. We plan to
recognize the boys and girls clubs,
our public school, precinct and club
exhibits, etc. There will be provided
plenty of good choice amusements and
sports.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
Kicked nv Horse

Carol Parks, the 14-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Parks, living
on the mesa, was kicked by horse
Saturday afternoon on tie back II
the head. A cash two or three inches
long was cut to the bone, but luckily
no injury was caused to the skull.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
Buys More Land.

Ex-Governor John VI Haines of
Boise continues to pin his faith 70 the
Emmett bench A few days ago he
added to his holdings the Davis 10
acres near Hanna.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
Hnmestead Entries

William A. Sevey, Ola; The south
east quarter of the northwest quarter;
south half of the northeast quarter,
and northwest quarter of the south
east quarter, section Z, township 10
north. range 2 east; 160 acres.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
Alternates

The entire delegation present Sigfl-
field their willingness and desire to at
tand and left yesterday, some by
snto and the others by train, for
Twin Falls.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
An Early Bird

Will Baxla reports that he has COM
pleted the planting of his cantaloupes.
He is located on the c. L. Gamage
East slope.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
ED " AKINU
ANDREW LITTLE
]. E. VAN DEUSEN
Committee.

In nominating delegates TO the state
convention, it was decided to elect
those who would agree to attend in
order that Gem county might be rep
resented by solid delegation. The
following were elected:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
EMMETT WEATHER REPORT.

A weeks record of the government
weather station, as furnished by Lo-
cal Weather Observer H. I. Davis:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-04-20
BORN

On Sunday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Allen, a son.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-06
To the Voters Of the Eighth Con-
gressionaI District.

This is to inform you that Hon. L.
M. Rhodes, Candidate for Congress,
has recently suffered slight attack
of Facial Paralysis and will therefore
be unable to make thorough can
vass of the District.
We need the help Of his friends in
the District while he is disabled him.
self. We need your assistance in a
substantial way to help wage thor
ough campaign. We call on all Of
his friends in the District TO contrib
ute ONE DOLLAR or more to bis
cause. All donations should be made
to E. n. Dowdy, Treasurer, Hunting
don. Tennessee, who will make proper
acknowledgement thereof. We APP
peal to all the voters who feel In
clined to come to our assistance with
a donation. A small donation to this
wor nv cause will mean much in Civ
ing publicity to Mr.. Rhodes candi-
dacy and you will never miss it.
Respectfully,
]. W. WILLIAMS. Chairman.
E. W. DowDY, Treasurer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-06

gress on the record of what | have
done as private citizen. Few men
who have offered themselves as can
didate for congress the first time
have given the people. the same OPP
portunity to know their fitness for
the position that | have done.
With no thought Of ever entering
the political arena | took up the fight
for economic reform and better meth
DDS and business, with the farmers.
SO far there is not promise that |
have ever made that / have not full
filled or duty imposed that | have
not carried out to the letter. | shall
carry the same sense of obligation
into whatever field Of endeavor that
| may enter and be ever ready to
answer the call of the people to
serve them to the best of my ability.
With sincere appreciation for this
evidence of the confidence of the peo-
pie Of the district, accept this
trust, and shall as nearly as possible
make a thorough canvass of the dis
trict.
Very truly Yours.
l.. M. RHODES.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-06
The Memphis Fair

We took in Friday and Saturday
the greatly advertised Tri-State Fair
at the Bluff City. A fair is much like
a circus, once seen all seen. We in
1856 attended the state fair at St.
Louis. when the Prince Of Wales was
present. There was no Prince of
Wales or any other parsonage bigger
than a Governor, and the big horse
races. cattle, hogs and chickens did
not look as big to us as when, a boy
in 1856. But we suppose they have
been improved. To say the least, it
is claimed the cattle there were worth
a million; but If we had a million the
cattle would mol change owners. The
side shows are about as attractive as
the big arena show, though we only
attended three or four. > The agricul-
tural county exhibits were very at
tractive, though Ed Bundy brought us
Wednesday bigger pumpkin than
those we saw.
The night exercises were interest
ing, closing with fireworks. The at
tendance Saturday and at night
seemed to I'LL every place one wanted
to be at. The best of order obtained,
and not-a hard word or drop of the
joyful did we discern. The lid is
really on hard and fast ip Memphis
just now. Fifty years have made
great changes in Memphis; but few
Of the old landmarks can be seen.
There are not many scores who now
inhabit the city further back than the
Editor of the Independent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-06
Be a Regular Man

There are many men in this
county who have not paid their
poll taxes. They are good men,
but careless. This condition
should not exist. 1t makes no
matter whether you are a Repub-
lican, Democrat, Progressive, or
what not, if you would maintain
your self respect as a part and
parce! of the government Of this
state, you should exercise that
sovereign right granted you by
your state. and put yourself in
shape to vote on November 7th,
when not only state officers are
to be elected, but a President and
Vice-President of the United
States.
Be a regular man and get your
poll tax straight. 1t is worth
the price to feel like a man. and
no male twenty-one years old is a
man who cannot take his stand
by his fellow man and vote his
convictions in a free and untram-
eled country.
Get right NOW.
Pay your Poll Tax TODAY.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-06
School Notes

Our enrolment is now 100. Sew
eral new students will enter after the
fair. Report cards are being sent
out for the first month and they show
that the students are doing good
work. A list of honor roll students
will be published next week. The
Literary Society will hold its first
meeting Friday night Of this week,
when it will render Riley program.
The public is invited to attend all
meetings of the Literary Society.
School will dismiss next week on
account of the fair. We hope all
students will attend the fair, and
especially on the frat day.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-06
lion. |. N. Rhodes Letter Of
Acceptance
Gentlemen Of the Committee:

Gentlemen Of the Committee:
The nomination which has been
rendered me comes without my solicit
tation. as you well know. | declined
to enter the race for the nomination
and published my declination. had
preferred to continue the work that
was doing in the advancement Of
the agricultural class. | am not a
politician and politics has its features
which have never appealed to me.
However, ! have for years made pub
lie questions my earnest study. 1t is.
with a feeling of regret that | turn
aside from the work | have been do
ing for years and which | have loved
in spite of its hardships / fully re-
alize that national legislation has
been under control Of interest other
than those of the producing class,
and while Ninety percent of the peo-
pie of the district are rural pcpula-
tion and Eighty percent are farmers,
the district has not been represented
by farmer in Fifty years. So far
as what has happened this district is
concerned other than a few Post
Offices We hardly know that we have
had a representative in congress,
II the people in this district think
that | should widen the scope Of my
activities, and change my field of labor
from that in which have been work.
ing for Nine years in Tennessee and
other states, will give the task my
very best efforts; and will render the
best service | am capable of giving to
all the people. | have never in all
my life tried to array one class
against another and that is agains!
my nature. My position is known,
and my life is an open book to the
people who know me. come before
the people as a candidate Tor con-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-06

EXPENSES INCURRED UP TO
SATURDAY, SEPT. 80, 1916
For and on account Of Work, on the
Roads by the Selmer Highway As
sociation:,
General Surveying by E. C. Buck:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-06
HOW APPENDICITIS
CAN BE PREVENTED

Selmer people should know that a
few doses of simple buckthorn bark,
glycerine, etc., as mixed in Adler-i-ka,
often relieve or prevent appendicitis.
This simple mixture removes such
surprising foul matter that ONE
SPOONFUL relieves almost ANY
CASE constipation, sour stomach or
gas. A short treatment helps chronic
stomach trouble. Adler-i-ka b S
easiest and most thorough action of
anything we ever sold. Browder
Bros. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-06
Notice

On account of the meeting Of the
County Board Of Education on 0cto-
Der 7th, the McNairy County Teach
ers' Association will not meet on that
date. 1t will meet, however, on Sat-
urday, October 18th.
W. B. SIMPSON. President,
A. H. GRANTHAM, Co. Supt.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-06
SeImer Highway Association

Cash Paid Into the Banks Since Last
Report and Up To Sept. 80, 1916.
First National Bank:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-10-06

Legal blanks of all kinds for sale at
this office.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-21

report on SenaOr Fall's resolution ask .ng for information concerning the Carranza government. Senator Fall has expressed disappointment because the president and Secretary Lansing did not disclose diplomatic corre- sEondence relating to political condi- tions in Mexico which led up to the recognition of Carranza
 In the foreign relations committee Wednesday the nomination of Henry Frather Fletcher as ambassador to Mexico will be considered and admin istration senators purpose to demand a vote on motion to recommend his confirmation to the senate Ac- ton on the nomination has been held up pending the presidents Mexican report. The general opinion at the capitol is that his nomination will be confirmed before the end of the week
 Other important matters to occupy the attention of the senate branch during the week will be the Hai,ien treaty a resolution to direct congress siOnal investig igation into charges of inefficiency of the army aviation serv- ice, continuation of the inquiry into the fitness of Louis D. Brandeis for the supreme court, water power leg islation and further inquiry into the alleged effort of American interests tC mOnCpoliZe the sisal output of Yu- catan.
 In both houses the preparedness program will be urged OF in the committees which are framing the army and navy bills
 The Kitchin resolution to repeal the free sugar clause of the Underwood Simmons tariff law may be reached late this week in the house.
 Ten democrats already have notified Majority Leader Kitchin that they will not be bound by the caucus de- Cision to support the measure when q vote is taken. Other democrats may join the ''insurgent' ranks, it is said. As yet no attempt has been made by the opposition to perfect an organization and it is probable that they will do no more than speak and vote against it individuality Majority leaders aver that adoption of the resolution in the house is assured
 If consideration of the free sugar resolution does not follow disposal of the postoffice appropriation bill which will be passed early this week, the
 Burnett immigration bill will be talk en up instead. Representative Sabath and others, opposed to the literacy test, will wage a determined fight on bo ha Asiatic exclusion bill now is being read by paragraphs in the immigra-
 ton committee and it's introducer 1 Repro sentative Raker. of California
 hopes to have it reported.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-21
|S FRIGHTENED.
 PREMATURELY
Contention of City in Case of Application for Injunction Against Paving Assess ment: A Statute Said to Bar Restraining Order

It was the contention Of City Attor- ney Christy in the hearing before Judge Lyman in chambers on Satur- day night, of the application of Mont Anderson against the city for m in junction to restrain the defendant from leVying an assessment againsC his property for improvements on West Washington street, that the plaintiff had become scared at a re- mote danger. It was true that his property lies within a paving district created by the city commission, em- bracing the section of West Washing ton street proposed to be paved. But no assessment has yet been made against the property of the plain tiff and it is not certain that that property will be assessed; it may be found that it will not be benefited by the proposed improvement. At any rate. before an assessment could be made the plaintiff, Mr. Christy said would have ample opportunity to present his objections to it and at various stages before a lien could be established against his property he could apply for the same relief that he seeks now.
 The city attorney further cOntended that the relief asked for by the ap- plicart cannot be granted to him now or at any other time, by the process of an injunction, for under paragraph 1459 of the revised statutes, An in junction cannot be granted to prevent the execution of public statute by officers of the law for the public benefit" This paragraph is taken from the California statutes and the city attorney introduced some forty decisions sustaining it by the Cali fornia supreme court, many of which related to attempts to restrain city officials from carrying out improve ments which they had been authorized by statute to order.
 The creation of paving districts. the city attorney argued, was under authority of statute.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-21
PAY UP WEEK
 HIRE AT LAST
Now Time for Everyone to Start Paving Bills You Pay Yours and Someone Will Pay Theirs Effects Felt Saturday

Pay up week is here at last. After having been advertised and talked about for most month now. the great week has descended upon Phoenix all at once.
 As m added attraction many mer- chants are going to put on special sales.
 That the week will be a success, and tLat thousands of dollars will be passed back and forth, thus reliev- ing the tension ali around. is already an assured fact.
 Several merchants stated Saturday night, that they had started even at tha+ early date, to feel the effects of the movement.
 Practically every business house in town has decorated their windows with red and black signs, advertising that TOW is an opportune time to come in anl settle up.
 Or course all bills don't have to be paid today, the period of grace extends until the 2Sth, but in order that every one will have a chance to pay up be- fore the week is oyer il is considered the best policy by those in charge to go ahead and pay those bills as soon aS possible.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-21
EDUCATORS IN DETROIT
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

DETROIT. Feb. 20.-With all the leading hotels reported filled many Detroiters today threw open their homes to visiting educators who have come othe city by the hun dreds to attend conferences and con ventions which begin tomorrow and conclude on Friday These meet ings under the auspices of the Ma
 tiOnal Educational association are to dispose of a great mass of routine business incident to the annual con- vention of the x. F.. A. at New York City in July. Sermons dwell ing upon some of the aims of the educators, were listened to at various churches during the day and night.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-21
TENSION GROWS
Continued from Page One.)

step toward war In announcing Lis purpose to address the senate. Senator Stone said he would answer some of the arguments. lead by the republicans out declared the situa- lion was one of such grave impor- tance that it should not be debated in the senate in partisan way. Pre- pairing for his address, the Missouri senator has conferred with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing and his views on the subject are being awaited with interest by members of both houses, who do not conceal the belief that the nation is facirg the Sravest diplomatic crisis since the be- ginning of the European war.
 Mexican affairs also are to be aired again in the senate, republican sena- tors planning to attack the presidents