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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
PEoNAeE is CHARGED.
Federal Authorities Arrest Fayette
County Father and Two Sons.

Federal Authorities Arrest Fayette
County Father and Two Sons.
Memphis.-Under the direction OF
United States District Attorney Fisher
Of this place, Frank, Russell and Ben
Chambers OF fayette county have been
placed under arrest on warrants
charging them with peonage. The
men. 1t is claimed, have operated their
plantation for years, and have kept
negro tenants from attempting to
leave until on the first day of Janu-
airy, 1916, when one Of the Chambers
men, 1t is charged, flogged Tom Jones,
an aged negro, and warned him not
to leave.
Frank Chambers is the father of Ben
and Russell Chambers. Local authori-
ties In Fayette county say they are
known as bad men," Because of this,
Chief Deputy United States Marshal
Tyree Taylor took several deputies
with him. He had no trouble in max
ing the arrests.
Frank Chambers told federal Off
GERS that Tom Jones had owed him
$3.50 for several years.
The penalty for conviction on peon-
age charge is a fine not to exceed $5,-
600, or Imprisonment not to exceed
five years, or both. The three Cham
hers ware Released nm hond az 81 500
each.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04

And when q mans down he thinks
1t is all up with him.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
INDIGESTION, GAS
OR SICK STOMACH.
Time it! Pape's Diapepsin ends
all Stomach misery in five
minutes.

Do some foods you eat hit back
taste good, but work badly; ferment
into stubborn Jumps and cause a sick,
sour, gassy stomach? Now, Mr.. or
Mrs. Dyspeptic, jot this down: Pape's
Diapepsin digests everything, leaving
nothing to sour and upset you. There
never was anything so safely quick, SO
certainly effective No difference how
badly your stomach is disordered you
will get happy relief in FIVE minutes,
bat what pleases you most is that 1t
strengthens and regulates your stom.
ach so you can eat your favorite foods
without fear.
You feel different as soon as "Papes
Diapepsin" comes in contact with the
stomach--distress just vanishes-your
stomach gets sweet, no gases, no belch-
ing, no eructations Of undigested food.
Go now, make the best investment
you ever made, by getting large fifty
cent case of Pape's Diapepsin from any
store. You realize In five minutes how
needless 1t is to suffer from indiges.
ton. dyspepsia or bad stomach. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
STATE UNIVERSITY
GETS A NEW FARM
GOVERNOR is PRINCIPAL SPEAK.
Err AT THE PRESENTATION
BY KNOX COUNTY.
COAL OIL STOVE ExPLODES
Mrs. Mabel Todd Meets Horrible Death
From Burns at Her Home in
NashvilIe-News Over
the State.

Knoxville.-Gov. Rye was the prin-
cipal speaker at exercises at the Uni
versity of Tennessee attendant upon
the presentation to the university of
the deed to the Cherokee tract of 500
acres for an addition to the university
farm. The tract was bought by the
Knox county court and citizens Of
Knoxville for $4,000. Judge Brown
of the county court presented the deed
to the governor, who in turn presented
1t to DR.. Brown Ayres, who made the
speech of acceptance for the univer-
sity.
Commissioner of Agriculture Bryson
was also present and made a short
talk. A very large crowd attended the
exercises, including majority of the
members of the county court. In his
address the governor asserted that all
wealth begins with the farm, and he
urged the importance of agricultural
education. He highly complimented
the people CO Knox county Tor their
fine gift to the university.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
Ozark Mothers Used To Be
Afraid To Go To Bed At Night

good application at night will, in al.
most every case. prevent night at
tack.
But let Mrs. Givan speak for herself.
She writes-'T have used Vick's Vap--
Grub on my little girl for Group.
l rubbed II on her chest and throat
and it is just splendid, and / wasn't
afraid to go to bed at night"
Mrs. Cave says-"T find Vap-O-Rub
the best thing | have ever used for
colds, sore throat, Group and all kinds
OF skin troubles for children. could
not do without it now, as 1t saves
calling a doctor"
The penetrative quality OF vicks
makes 1t excellent also for inflamma-
tions Of the skin. such as burns,
bruises, itchings, piles and muscular
soreness. In these cases, particularly
In cases of burns. II seems to draw
out the Inflammation and has a de-
lightfully cooling effect. Three sizes,
25c, SOC or 800. The Wick Chemical
Company, Greensboro. N. c.
o. r.Ihs oensIns has o6po
WN5@sg!S
ksthi- Ir.<> MARI -
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
Now Sleep Soundly Since They Hav,
Found Sure Preventive
For Group.

Many mothers, besides those OF
Ozark, Mo-. have been afraid to sleep
at night for fear of being awakened
by that dread croupy cough. Mrs. H.
II. Givan and Mrs. J. ]. Cave, both of
Ozark, have found, in common with
many other Missouri mothers, that a
jar Of Vap-o-Rub in the house in
sures a good nights sleep.
Vap-O-Rub Is the external treatment
for all forms of Group or cold troubles,
introduced here from the South last
winter. 1t is in salye form and you
Just rub II over the throat and chest,
covering with a warm flannel cloth.
The body warmth releases antiseptic
vapors that are inhaled with each
breath. = loosening the phlegm, and, in
addition, vick's is absorbed through
and stimulates the skin, relieving the
tightness and soreness. Group Is usu-
ally relieved In fifteen minutes, and q
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
Had PeIIagra Seven Years
Thanks God He's Cured

towards. s. C.-David G. Pate. of this
place, writes: II am glad to say to you,
after waiting forty days. that I still feel
like / am cured Of pellagra. / had this
disease for the last seven years. The
fourth day after beginning your medicine
/ went back to work and have been able
to do my work ever since. I thank God
for your remedy"
There is no longer any doubt that pei
lagra can be cured. Don't delay until it
is too late. 1t is your duty to consult the
resourceful Baughn.
The symptoms-hands red like sunburn,
skin peeling off. sore mouth. the lips,
throat and tongue flaming red. with
much mucus and choking; indigestion and
nausea, either diarrhoea or constipation.
There is hope; get Baughn's big Free
book on Pellagra and learn about the
remedy for Pellagra that has at last been
found. Address American Compromising
Co.. box 2Oeo, Jasper, Ala, remembering
money is refunded in any case where the
remedy fails to cure.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
SYRUP OF FIGS FOR
A CH|LD'S BOWELS
It is cruel to force nauseating,
harsh physic into a
sick child.

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted
on--castor oil, calomel, cathartics.
How you hated them. how you fought
against taking them.
With our children it's different.
Mothers who cling to the old form OF
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The children's revolt is well.found-
ed. Their tender little "insides'' are
injured by them.
II your child's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing. give only deli
cious California Syrup of Figs" It's
action is positive. but gentle. Millions
Of mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative handy; they know children
love to take it; that II never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweet
en- the stomach, and that teaspoonful
given today saves a sick child tomor.
row.
Ask at the store for a 50-cent bottle
OF California Syrup Of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
BILIOUS HEADACHY,
SICK ''CASCARETS'
Gently cleanse your liver and
sluggish bowels while
you sleep.
Get a 10-cent box.

Sick headache, biliousness, dizzi.
ness. coated tongue, foul taste and foul
breath--always trace them to torpid
liver; delayed, fermenting food In the
u0wois % 5our, gussy stomach.
Poisonous matter clogged in the In
testines, instead Of being cast out
OF the system is re-absorbed into the
blood. When this poison reaches the
delicate brain tissue 1t causes con-
gestion and that dull, throbbing, sick
ening headache.
Cascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach. remove the sour, undigested
food and foul gases, take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out all
the constipated waste matter and
poisons in the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight win surely
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep--a 10-cent box
from your druggist means your head
clear. stomach sweet and your liver
and bowels regular for months. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
National Apple Show.

Nashville.-Plans for national ap-
pie show to be held in Nashville next
December, at which~it is believed it
can be shown that the south is capa-
BILE of producing as good or better ap-
pies than those Of the west, were
launched at the eleventh annual meet
ing of the Tennessee Horticultural So
ciety held here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
CONTRACT LET FOR
C00KWLLE SCHOOL
STATE POLYTECHNIC WILL COST
ss1,761-To BE COMPLETED BY
SEPTEMBER.
AFTER NEW CONSTITUTION
Ready Response For Financial Aid In
First Conference Held at Nash
vllle.--News of Capitol
Happenings.

Nashville.
The contract for the erection of the
new polytechnic school buildings at
Cookville has been awarded to the
Fulcher Brick Company of Nashville
by the committee from the state board
Of education, the contract price being
$61, 761, that being the lowest bid sub
mitted. There were six other bids sub
mitted to the committee, ranging rs
high as $69,077.
The contract specifies that the work
shall be completed by the first day
of September, next, and calls for the
erection of two brick dormitories and
the remodeling of the old Dixie Uni.
versity administration building. The
new school will open about the first
of September under the supervision of
the state board.
The polytechnic was provided for
by the last legislature, per cent of
the high school fund being appropriate
ed for the erection of the buildings and
thu maintenance cf the school i,
Among the donations which have
already been paid over to the state
treasurer for the school were $4,000
from Putnam county and $4,000 from
the city of Cookville. The entire Dixie
College plant, including 20-acre cam
pus and three-story building, was
also donated to the new school.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
BIG LIQUOR STOCK SEIZED.

State Pure Food OFFICERS Swoop Down
on Nashville Wholesalers.
notwithstanding down upon
three of Nashville's wholesale liquor
houses, inspectors OF the state depart
ment of pure food and drugs, accom-
panied by receivers appointed by
Judge James Newman of the second
chancery court, seized stocks of whis-
key, beer and wines valued at between
$40 200 and and ss115 SIC Gee The houses were
closed and the stocks placed under
guard pending further orders from the
courts.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
After New Constitution.

Vitalizing the important move.
ment looking to the proposed constitu.
tional convention, with the organiza-
ton Of permanent campaign fund OF
$500, equally pledged by the three
grand divisions of the state, represen.
tatives of the commercial and business
interests of Tennessee, in conference
at the state capitol have launched the
first concrete effort to purge the pres
emit Anticipated constitution of its de.
fective features. The conference was
marked by the ready response to ap-
peals for financial assistance in pro.
noting this movement and by the OBJ
liberation of all party lines in the fur
therance of the project.
Officers elected by the constitutional
convention were as follows: J. L. Nc
Whorter, chairman, Nashville; c. C.
Gilbert, secretary, Nashville; v. J.
Alexander, treasurer, Nashville.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
Supreme Court Hears Layman.

supreme Court Hears Layman.
A chemist by profession. but appear
ing in the role of an attorney, Leh-
man johnson of Memphis spoke in his
own behalf before the court of civil
appeals at Jackson in the case of, State
ex rel. Lehman Johnson VS.. the Mem
phis Street Railway Company, law
suit coming up from Shelby county.
JJccLh.2ssccEs sought q writ OF mandamus in
the circuit court of Memphis seeking
to compel the street car company to
segregate the whites and blacks inso-
far as entrance to the street car Is
concerned. Johnson lost out in the
lower court, the presiding Judge re-
fusing to grant any such writ. John.
son alleges that by reason of the fail
ure of the street car company to OBJ
serve his request they are violating
the segregation statute of Tennessee
but the circuit judge did not think so.
1t is rarely ever the case that lay
man, or a person not licensed to prac-
tice law, appears in the high courts Of
the state, but the constitution gives
them right to appear in their own
behalf.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
May Change County Line.

Clifton.--It has been found by seq
ond survey from the Wayne County
Court house that the county line be-
tween Perry and Wayne counties,
which was changed in 1909, is milo
less than eleven miles. 1t is believed
here that If Perry county's surveyor
finds the distance to be the same as
the Wayne county surveyor found it.
Perry county will not answer the bill
which has been filed to recover these
strips of land.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
New shops at Knoxville.

Knoxville rapid has been the
Increase in the use Of steel cars on
the Southern railway that it has been
found necessary to provide a special
shop for repairs to equipment of this
class to be located at the Coster shops,
near Knoxville. The new facility will
consist of an all-steel main shed, 73x
$50 feet, and workshop 5lx100 feet,
both equipped with overhead power
cranes and full complement of machin-
cry and tools for repairing steel cars.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
BUSINESS MEN ELECT.
Martin Man Heads League of West
Tennessee Clubs.

Martin Man Heads League of West
Tennessee Clubs.
Martin.-After electing officers for
the year and choosing Dyersburg as
the place for the next meeting, the
League of West Tennessee Business
Mems Clubs has adjourned here.
The new officers for the League are
as follows: President, T. j. Taylor.
Martin; first vice president, A. R..
Dodson, Humboldt; second vice presi-
dent, Geo. Dahnke, Union City; secre-
tary-treasurer, Edward Mccormick, of
Memphis. July q was named road
working day.
This meeting was presided ever 81
President Norvel of Newbern. One Of
the most interesting topics discussed
at the meeting was that of good roads.
The League pledged itself for ad-
vancement in this line.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
TENNESSEE STATE eREvlT,Es

Bloodhounds were placed on the trail
OF burglars who entered three stores
at Henry and stole small amounts Of
merchandise.
The University of Tennessee's re-
Gently inaugurated extension course
engineering class at Memphis has o
mebership Of rs.
Secretary of Treasury William A..
McAdoo will be the guest of honor
at the annual prosperity dinner of the
Memphis Business Mems Club. on Feb.
IL. Secretary McAdoo will be accom-
.panied to Memphis by Mrs. McAdoo,
Who is the presidents youngest daugh-
ner.
The Eagle Drug Co., Elizabethton,
sas broken into and several dollars in
honey taken and some jewelry amount
lg to more than 800. The same night
,r lie City Garage was broken into and
eltl automobile was taken out.
If The Tri-Country fair committee at
=; linton has begun to make plans for
We school fair which is being antici-
sGted by the three counties with much
i'll terest and enthusiasm. The fair this
EAR is to be held in Claiborne county
Tazewell, April q and rs.
to-
When Archie McDearmon, aged 10
=. ought he heard a rat foraging among
lKene groceries in the rear of the store
IT. ]. Adams, at Trenton, where he
n. employed as q clerk, he struck a
.stch that set off a key Of powder.
~ is feared he will lose the sight OF
one eye.
The government statistics show that
2s6,525 bales of cotton were ginned in
Tennessee for the year 1915.
Charged with being a fugitive from
justice, william T. Lyle, a Nashville
grocery merchant, was arrested there
at the request of Chicago authorities.
Lyle is accused Of killing John G.
Burke, a Chicago policeman.
James r. Nicholson Of Boston, grand
exalted ruler Of the B. P. o. Elks. and
Fred Robinson Of Dubuque, Ia, grand
secretary of the order were the guests
of the Memphis lodge at a banquet Cd
the night Of Jan. rs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
Masonic Veteran, Banquet.

Nashville. annual banquet and
meeting of the Masonic Veterans AS
ISOLATION was held here Jan. 81. Abont
so members of the association, which
is composed of Masons Of 25 years
standing in the order, we're present
and Judge Wilbur R. Turner, presi
dent, presided.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04

beef useu Tor generations to clean and
stimulate clogged kidneys; also to
neutralize the acids in urine so 1t no
longer is a source of irritation, thus
ending bladder weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in
iure. makes delightful effervescent
Whitewater drink which everyone
should take now and then to keep
their kidneys clean and active. Try
this, also keep up the water drinking.
and no doubt you will wonder what
became of your kidney trouble and
backache.-Ady.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
Safety First.

George felt he was safe. They were
standing at the front gate.
Wont you come into the parlor
and sit a little while, George. dear?"
Moo. think not" replied George,
hesitatingly.
Il wish you would the girl went
on; Its awful lonesome. Mother has
gone ont and father father &c Is upstairs, groan-
ing with rheumatism in the legs"
Both legs?" asked George.
Eyes, both legs"
Then I'll come in
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
Fire Damages Landmark.

Union City.-The residence of Dr..
Loring, on Third and Washington
streets, this city, has been badly dam
aged by fire. The origin Of the fire IL
not known. The residence was the
oldest twostory residence in town, be-
ing associated with early history here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
COAL OIL STOVE ExPLoDEs.
Mrs. Mabel Todd Is Burned To Death
at Her Home In Nashville.

Mrs. Mabel Todd Is Burned To Death
at Her Home In Nashville.
Nashville.-Mrs. Mabel Todd, wife of
Charles e. Todd, mail carrier, was
fatally burned at her home in this city
when her clothing became ignited from
coal oil stove which exploded when
she applied a match. She died at the
city hospital after suffering terribly
for several hours.
Neighbors heard the explosion and
the woman's screams and ran to her
assistance. She was lying on the floor
and her clothing was mass of flames.
Mrs. Todd was in the house alone at
the time she received the fatal burns.
Mr.. Todd had not returned from his
work.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
Quiet.

A motor car was one day standing
in street and the chauffeur was hav-
ing some little trouble with the start
ing crank.
A small crowd Of idlers were watch
ing operations, and when the motorist
had finished his struggles man from
the crowd advanced toward him.
Holding out coin, he remarked:
well done, my man; here's nickel
for you. That's the quietest street or
gan / have ever heard
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
FIND BODY IN CREEK.
John T. Flowers, Wealthy Man ot
Rurdsf6Mn Dies INV Drnulninn

John T. Flowers, Wealthy Man Of
Byrdstown, Dies by Drowning.
Byrdstown-John Taylor Flowers,
one of the wealthiest men of the coun-
ty, was found dead in the Flowers
branch near here. Mr.. Flowers left
home ostensibly to visit his son some
three miles from here, and had not
been seen until the body was found
in the creek. 1t is believed that he
had been suffering from heart trouble
and went to the branch to get water,
and while there fell in the creek and
was drowned
The verdict of the inquest was that
he came to his death by drowning.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
ITCHING, BURNING SCALPs
crusted With Dandruff Yield ReadIl
to Cuticura. Trial Free.

Cuticura Soap to cleanse the scalp Of
dandruff crustings and scalings, and
Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal
itchings and irritations. Nothing bet
ter, surer or more economical than
these super-creamy emollients for hair
and scalp troubles of young or old
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold verywhere.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
NEGROES BREAK JAIL.
Five Flee From Humboldt Jail After
Frying Bars Loose.

Prying Bars Loose.
Trenton.-Five prisoners, all ne
groes, succeeded in making their es
cape from the jail here by pricing the
iron bars from window on the west
ern wall of the prison building. Sew
eral others confined in the jail would
probably have gained their liberty had
not * the noise iuade in prlzing the iron
bars attracted the attention of hotel
keeper next door, who in turn warned
the jailer. The prisoners were War
rem Williams, Carey Sharpe, Jim
Fields, Tom Reed and Henry Booth.
The authorities in all of the nearby
towns have been notified and Sheriff
Davidson feels confident that the flu
gitives will be apprehended.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
Innportant to Nothers

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Bears the ~ <-
Signature Of L<AzlM
In Use for Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
Order Eastern star Session.

Nashville.-With the largest attend
ance in its history, the sixteenth an
nual session Of the grand chapter Of
Tennessee, Order of the Eastern Star,
has completed one of the most sue
cessful sessions here 1t ever held.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
Baby chokes To Death.

Milan.-Sam Mitcham, infant son Of
Mr. and Mrs. Prints Mitcham, attempt,
ed to swallow a piece of beefsteak.
The meat lodged in the baby's throat
and while its mother was endeavoring
to dislodge the food the baby died.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
A GLASS, OF SALTS WILL
END KlDNEY-BAckACHE
Says Drugs Excite Kidneys and Rec.
ommends Only salts, Particularly (
lfHladder 1othcrs You.

Whom. xnpr- -iiarArs- -,as'vs. . ->a~ura,e q
'ad what to do. Elijah enjoyed the
~ immensely, his lips wobbling in
nd antly and his thumbs twirling
81 satisfaction. But his joy was
overcast, for the Judge in few
IA words ordered his Queen held fol
~ jury, and sentenced Elijah himse
ty Imprisonment at hard labor for |
MI the state penitentiary. Then Eli
n sanctifed smile gave way to a
n grin, and his face sunk lower til
ongcould see it. The woman
.oot hrl ried away to one cell and he {
nv Qrer. | saw him a few mil
Val fstesward. He was crying Ii
or shipped child.
lct Il was ready to die for this
nsA sinful old world" he whispered,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-02-04
Manuled Rx Train.

Bristol-Clarence Cotton. Of Bristol.
age IS years. was crushed to death
by a train on the Southern railway
near Bristol. His lifeless body was
found by section men beside the tracks.
He was killed during the night.