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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Her "Meatless Day"

The day after Prosecuting Attorney
Horace G. Murphy and his deputies
and constables made a Sunday morn
ing raid on a Muncie blind tiger" and
arrested 80 persons found there, many
of the men going to Jail on various
charges the wife of one of those whose
fate it was to be locked up, was con-
fiding to Billy Blamey, the elevator
man at the Wysor building, in which
Murphy as his office, says the Indian
apolis News.
I'm considerably worried" she told
him, "about by Sunday dinner yester-
day and thought Mr.. Murphy might
straighten things out. You see, my hus-
band started away from home about
tie no'clock In the morning to get some
meat for dinner said said he intended
to stop in at the club (all tigers" are
clubs in Muncie) and get bottle of
beer on the way, lick he always does
Sundays. Well, he hasn't brought that
meat home yet, and meat nowadays
costs too much to waste"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
CALOMEL IS MERCURY, IT S|CKENs!
STOP USING SAL|vAT|NG DRUG
Don't Lose Days Work. Your Liver Is Sluggish or Bowels
Constpated Take "Dodson's Liver Tone."-lts Fine

You're bilious! Your liver is slug
gish! You feel lazy, dizzy and all
knocked out. Your head is duh. your
tongue is coated: breath bad; stomach
sour and bowels constipated. But don't
take salivating calomel. 1t makes you
sick, you may lose days work.
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis Of the bones.
Calomel crashes into sour bile like
dynamite, breaking it up. That's when
you feel that awful nausea and cramp-
ing.
II you want to enjoy the nicestS gen.
TEST liver and bowel cleansing you
ever experienced just take spoonful
OF harmless Dodson's Liver Tone. Your
druggist or dealer sells you a 5o-cent
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone under
my personal money-back guarantee
that each spoonful will clean your
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Worried.

II don't know what I'll do If my boy
has to 60 to war"
II wouldn't worry SO much If / were
you. Perhaps he won't be drafted"
Il know, but just can't bear the
thought of him ever having to CO."
THAT Is fear that all mothers have
to face. Has your son registered?"
Dear me, no, not yet. But I'm just
worried to death for fear that some
day he will be called away from me-"
How old is your boy?"
"Just six months old yesterday, and
the loveliest boy that ever was born"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

sluggish liver better than a dose OF
nasty calomel and that 1t won't make
you sick.
Dodson'g Liver Tone is real liver
medicine. You'll know it next morn
ing because you will wake up feeling
fine, your liver will be working, your
headache and dizziness gone, your
stomach will be sweet and your bowels
regular. You will feel like working:
you'll be cheerful; full of vigor and
ambition.
Dodson's Liver Tone is entirely
vegetable, therefore harmless and cam
not salivate. Give it to your children!
Millions of people are using Dodson's
Liver Tone instead of dangerous cal
omel now. Your druggist will tell you
that the sale of calomel is almost
stopped entirely here.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
slackers viii Not Have Snap.

Rutledge Smith, chairman of the
state council of defense, says the
Stacker" will not have an easy time
in his endeavor to escape military duty.
1--WE intend to appeal to the district
federal board every case decided ad
versely to the government by the local
boards on the frounds of dependency"
Mr.. Smith said. Exemption impror
erly granted is unfair and unjust &c
the other men whose time has not yet
come to be called for service. The
rules and regulations of the federal de
partment cover these matters"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
His Wife Liked Him.

my Wife" said a defendant to the
magistrate in the court of domestic
relations In New York, doesn't like
me-" "Ah, but she does" answered
the magistrate. .That's the curious
fact of the matter, she actually does
like you" "Well, even that doesn't
cheer me up any, answered the bur
dened white man. Il took her for
better or for worse, and believe me,
know what / got"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
TRY A MEDICINE that
PROVES ITS VALUE

During the entire period of time that
! have been handling Dr. Kilmer's Swamp
Root have never hea d single COM
plant. My customers are generally pleased
with results obtained ar d speak words of
praise for the merits of the preparation.
Very truly yours,
GILL COMPANY, Druggist,
Per Julian ]. Gill,
Sept 20, 1915. Starkville, Miss.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Honest Advertising

HS topic all hear because many people are in
cned Yet has physician told
unreasonable remedial properties for Fthers Caoa
Them We won't ourselves be-
That has all the virtues to-day that claimed for its early
prominent
and assurance that its standard will be maintained
limitations be found
tora that Mr. Fletcher created But the genuine
Fletcher Honestly advertised Honestly placed public and from
which he Honestly expects to receive his reward. ~
Genuine Caora always signature I1T LE<<M
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Memphis Gets Aviator School.

Memphiswon the greatest peace vic.
tory in its history On the Wilmington
site the government will establish i'm
mediately one of the largest aviation
training schools in the United States,
where will be maintained SO machines,
about rs signal corps officers, So me-
chanics and colony OF several thou
sand college-educated yong men from
every section of the country.
That the Memphis Millington site
was formally and finally recommended
is announced in telegram from Capt
c. G. Edgar, who, with Maj. Arnold
and Col. Crabtree, the latter being a
surgeon in the medical section of the
signal corps, inspected the proposed
aviation field.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
cUTlcURA KILLS DANDRUFF
The Cause of Dry, Thin and Falling
Hair and Does 1t ouickly-Trial Free.

Anoint spots of dandruff, itching and
irritation with Cuticura Ointment. Fol-
low at once by hot shampoo with
Cuticura Soap, If man, and next
morning If woman. When Dandruff
goes the hair comes. Use Cuticura
Soap daily for the toilet.
Free. sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
What Makes the Valet.

'Its ridiculous" said Cholly Sap
head, ito say that Clothes don't make
the man."
'Indeed?" said Mr.. Peppery.
'Yaas. You see, IL fellow like me
didn't have such lots of clothes, he
wouldn't need a man."-Catholic
Standard and Times.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Has to Worry.

Patient--How can / be quiet and
easy when have nothing to do but
lie here and think of the high cost of
living?
Nurse-No, you mustn't think of It,
Here, let me take your temperature.
Patient-Yes, and I'll bet you'll find
that is going up, too.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
State Highways Are Planned.

The Tennessee highway commission
has laid out system of state high,
ways and plan of work, which means
that the Volunteer State is to take
front rank in modern highway con.
struction. The action follows weeks
of careful consideration OF the states
complex road problems and accompa
MED with statement from Chairman
Crownover that "the time has passed
for talk, roads must be built for traf
fic and the benefits of the public" -
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Initiating the ProdiaaI.

A young wife demonstrated with her
husband, dissipated spendthrift.
Love" said he, Il am like the prodi-
gal son; / shall reform by and by"
II will be like the prodigal son, too"
she replied, ''for shall arise and 90 to
my father"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as Cen
eral Tonic because il contains the well
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. Il acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
np the Whole System go cents
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Nothing Wasted.

Jack Spratt would eat no fat, his
wife would eat no lean, and so be-
tween them both they kept the platter
Clean"
High types of food conservers,"
commented Mr.. Wombat.-lLouisville
Courier-Journal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Letter to
DR.. Kilmer O. Co.
Binahamfon. N. Y.

Prove What Swamp Root win Do For Yoa
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer Il Co.,
Binghamton, N Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone You
will also receive booklet of valuable in
formation, telling about the kidneys and
tn gs When writing be a5 sure . and men
bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
ONLY Temporarily.

'.The Comeups boast that they have
n peerless daughter"
swell, she won't be peerless long,
for she's begging her father now to
buy her an earl or duke"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Worth While KNOWING,

During the peach season children are
often in danger Of swallowing the
peach stones and choking on them. An
old remedy tried by our mothers and
grandmothers is to pour into the child's
mouth the unbeaten white Of an egg
and the stone will slide down with it.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Sealed bids for the 100000 OF
State of Tennessee bonds for the State
university will be received by the sec.
rotary of state at his office in Nash.
vile until noon, Aug. IA
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
COVETED sy ALL

but possessed by few--a beautiful
head of hair. II yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re-
store 1t to its former beauty and lus-
ter by using LA Creole" Hair Dress
ing. Price $1.00.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
preparlna Camp for soldiers.

Col. Berry has designated Company
X to precede the First Tennessee regi
ment to Greenville to prepare for the
coming of the Tennessee boys. An or
der was received from the Southeast
ern department asking that company
be designated to do this ~ork, and
Company X was named.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Infections or infammations of the Eyes,
whether from external or internal causes,
are promptly healed by the use of Roman
Eye Balsam at night upon retiring. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

"What has become of the play you
wrote about the racesT'
They've put 1t on for run"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

DR.. 3. r. jackson, Celebrated Physician,
handed down to posterity his famous
prescription for female troubles. Now
sold under the name of ''Femenina."
Price SOC and $1.00.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
N II Should Happen.

"How did you avoid the draftT
Easy. My wife was medical exam.
liner on the exemption board
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

The semi-annual appropriation of
interest of the permanent school fund
has been announced by Comptroller of
the Treasury Thomson and the var
ious counties given warrants for their
share. The amount received by each
county is dependent ON the scholastic
population. Apportionment for the
four big counties follow:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Sad Prevention.

aDid giil try to develop the top
sped of his new auto?"
-No; 1t turned out to be case OF
arrested development"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
About the most impossible thing pos
sible Is the milkmaid In comic opera.

wright's Indian Vegetable Pills contain
nothing but vegetable Ingredients, which act
gently as a tonic and purgative by stimu-
lation and not by irritation. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Weak, Fainty Heart, and HysterIes
can be rectihed by taking "Renovine" a
heart and nerve tonic. Price soc and 81. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Winding ones own business is good
method Of developing the brain.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Many peorle imagine that Worms or Tape
~orm cannot be gotten rid OF entirely.
wnase who have used "Dead shot'-Dr.
pesry.s Vermifuge, know that they can Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Gov Rye has appointed David j.
Kennedy to be coal oil inspector fos
Williamson county, to succeed H. G.
CHANNEL
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Their TRANSPORTATION.

How are they getting along?"
'Very poorly. They're still driving
their 1914 model car"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Many man who is cramped for time
In this world may have 1t to burn in
the next.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Only those on the lower part of the
wheel are in favor of revolution.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Enalish as She ls Spoke,

Sunny thing about food"
yes; shortage and longing al
ways exist at the same time"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Some men so when duty calls-but
in the opposite direction.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

The crusty old bachelor If consistent
would make his own bread.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Silence Is difficult argument to
beat.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Facts are stubborn things that never
apologize.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
WHY HAVE cHlLLs AND FEvER7

plantation" Chill Tonic is guaran-
teed and will do the work in week.
Your money cheerfully refunded by
dealers II 1t fails after giving 1t q
proper trial. Price 50c.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Chattanooga.-Col. slocum ssttled
the disputed question Of when the
training camp course is to end, when
he declared that the men would be dis
missed on Aug. Is.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Manchester.-At well-attended
meeting of the Democratic executive
committee OF Coffee county, pri-
mary election was ordered for the
county officers to be held the second
Saturday in March, 1918.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Athens.-R. St. John left for Blue
Ridge, N. c., where he goes to lake
special course in the army Y. M. C. A.
training camp. After completing the
course he win be assigned work rs a
Y. M. C. A. secretary. He is young
attorney of Athens and is very popu-
lar.
The Lake County times., 1917-06-15
Whiting
And Its
People

Buy a 5000 Liberty Bond. Sank OF
Whiting, open 8 a. m. TO p. m. sal
During the ten years of its business
the Whiting Savings and Loan Associ-
alton has made 140 mortgages and has
now in force SO mortgages amounting
to s154.925.eo. 6:14:1
Princess theatre tonight The well
known actor, Lou Tellegan. in The
Victoria Cross" a powerful drama in
Ave superb acts. Also a Paramount
Photograph. 6:14:1
Mrs. Leader of Hammond. was the
guest of Mrs. George A. Roe of
Fischrupp avenue.
The Royal Neighbors and Modern
woodmen attended a joint meeting of
the Woodmen and Royal Neighbors in
Gary on Tuesday night and report
pleasant tins.
Miss Amelia Stiglitz of 119th street.
was the guest of her cousin. Miss Helen
Migatz in Gary. for several days.
Miss Mildred Stewart entertained
Miss Esther Bloomberg of East Chi
cago. and Mrs. Monberg and daughter
Miss Lillian Monberg of Hammond. last
evening.
Summer school will be conducted in
Whiting beginning next Monday. for a
peftou OF SIX weeks StudleS VIII De
taught beginning in the fourth grade
on through the high scho1. Playground
activities will also be engaged in. Miss
Ethel Kirby will have charge of the
high school work and Miss Royetta
Transseau. Miss Roberta Murphy, Miss
valeria Self and Miss Edna Putnam
will have charge of the class room work
from the fourth TO the eighth grades.
Miss Thelen will be in charge of the
playground in Whiting and Miss Bes-
sic Naef will be in charge of the play
ground at Stiglitz Park. Morning and
afternoon sessions will be held and
students nay register by going to the
superinte ldent's office.
John Aanta viii visit his wife and
son Teddy at st. Josephs hospital in
Milwaukee tomorrow. and if they are
The Lake County times., 1917-06-15
4 MEDICAL MONGOOs

We can manufacture p0isons within
our own bodies which are AZ deadly a.
. SNAKES venom.
The liver acts as q guard over our
wel1-being, sitting out the cinders and
ashes from the general circulation. A
blockade IN the intestines piles heavy
burden upon the liver. If the intestines
are choksd or oiogged UP. the circuia-
tion OF the blood becomes poisoned. the
sHstsm becomes loaded with toxic
waste. and we suffer from auto-intoxi-
cation or ptomaine poisoning. Some
thing is wrong with the liver. and we
suffer from headache. yellow-coated
tongue. bad taste in mouth nausea, or
Gas. acid dyspepsia, languor. debility.
skin or eyes yellow. the water is scant
and high colored. containing brick
dust" deposit and bile pigments. At
such times one should drink plenty OF
water between meals. and a pint of hot
water before breakfast. and occasional
ly take pleasant laxative. Such a ona
is made of the May-apple. leaves of
aloe and root of jaiap. first extracted
and put in ready-to-use form by DR..
Pierce nearly hfty years ago, and sold
by druggists DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets.
DO not take mineral OILS or SO-CalieQ
Russian on for the experiments by
r. F. Mcdonald have shown lately
reported In government publication
of the y. 8. Public Health Service. thas
mineral oil may act as an irrttant that
produces gastro-intestinal disturbances
and that it may cause tissue prolifera-
tfon. Stimulating cancer.
The next important organ 10 be rec
koned with is the fidneys. Kidney dis
ease carries away large percentage
of our people What can the ordinary
person do to properly balance bodily
health? The answer is not easy. but
advise everybody to eat less meat. eat
coarse. plain food. with plenty of vege-
tables. drink plenty of water between
meals. and taks an uric acid solvent.
such as Anuric double strength). be-
fore meals for awhile. Anuric can b
obtained at almost any drug store
AHO
The Lake County times., 1917-06-15
MERRILLVILLE
ST. JOHN
ROBERTSDALE

The members of the Marquette club
were pleasantly entertained Wednesday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Matthias of Sheridan avenue.
Prizes were awarded Mesdames John
Blaul. Jr, Arthur Stress, Edward
Matthias and Messrs. c. b. Buell., John
Blaul Sr. and Henry Eggers. social
hour followed the games. during which
a dainty luncheon was served.
Mr.. and Mrs La Hayne and daughter
of Crocker, Ind. are spending a few
days at the Atchison home in Lake
avenue
Mrs. Edward Klemm was the guest
of friends in Chicago. Wednesday.
Mrs. William Hamon Of Hammond
visited her son, William Hamon and
family OF Lake avenue. Wednesday,
Mrs. John Eek of Indiana boulevard
visited in Chicago. yesterday
Mrs. Harry Golding of Myrtle avenue
entertained number of young people
at one o'clock luncheon Wednesday.
Arrangements are being made for a
card party and ice cream social to be
given by the Community club next Fri
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ike Congor of Myrtle
avenue are entertaining relatives from
Milwaukee, Wis.
Mrs. p. A. Peterson and daughter
visited her mother at Windsor Park.
Wednesday.
Edison Moore and family have moved
from Roberts avenue to Hammond,
where they have purchased a home.
Edward klaub OF Roberts avenue is
spending the week with his grandpar-
ents in Chicago.
Mesdames Charles Gothic. c. G. Buell..
William Alday, Henry Hamon and
daughter Eda. Joseph Hayes and chill
dren and Z. Ehrat were guests at a
birthday party at the home of Mrs.
George Gothic of Chicago. yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erickson of Gary were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Leason
of Roberts avenue. yesterday
Miss Josephine Jewett OF 116th street
was hostess to the members of the
Theta Tha Sigma sorority at her home
Thursday evening. Music and other
social amusements were enjoyed by the
guests until 2:30 when an elaborate
luncheon was served
The Lake County times., 1917-06-15
MUNSTER
HOBART


The Community chatauqua opened
up here yesterday and will last until
the 18th.
Huber Bullock left Tuesday for
Charlotte, Mich, where he will enter
the auto repair business.
Rev. yling returned home today
from Pine Village where he officiat-
ed yesterday at a wedding. He at
tended the commencement exercises
the first OF the week, of the North
western university.
Mrs. Lydia Lewing flanders was
rendered a miscellaneous shower We'd
nesday afternoon al the home of her
aunt, Mrs. Shearer. She received many
beautiful gifts.
Mrs. Theresa Simmer of Milwau-
kee, is here visiting t the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. James.
Miss Blanche Kuehl is here this
week visiting al the home of Mr. and
Mrs. +. Frank.
The Lake County times., 1917-06-15
LOWELL
SHELBY


was at the wheel and the car turned
over on its side and she was wedged
in triangle, formed by the side
walks meeting. The difficulty WAS
in getting the machine UP or it's
wheels, but when this was accomplish
ed the engine was started and it pull
led itself out of its predicament. Lit
tie damage was done to the car, not
even the wind shield being broken.
The car was driven to Chicago the
next day TO be repaired.
The whiting High School Alumni
association will give a dancing party
in the high school auditorium tonight
for the 1917 graduates. 4 three-piece
orchestra will furnish the music and
a general god time is anticipated. All
members of the alumni are urged to
be present.
Card of Thanks.
We hereby wish to extend our thanks
to our many friends and neighbors for
their kind deeds and sympathy in our
late bereavement Also for the floral
tributes and automobiles.
MRS. JAMES BROWN, HUGH NJ.
BROWN. MRS MINNIE KELLY,
MRS. MAMIE HIT AND WM.
BROWN. IL
Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Condor have now
moved into their new home in Central
avenue Mr. and Mrs. Lottinville have
moved into the Condor house on llsth
street and Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Aronberg
have moved into the Lottinville house
in Central avenue which they purchased.
The Daughters of Rebekah cele-
brated Past Grands' night at their
meeting on Wednesday night, the Past
Grands having charge of the meeting
After the business session a program
was rendered and refreshments were
served.
Mayor Walter E. Schrage of Sheridan
avenue has purchased a five-passenger
bort car.
a number of high school pupils viii
go to Millers Station for picnic To-
morrow.
Principal J. W. Curry has resigned
his position in the Whiting high school.
where during his three years service
he has proven himself very capable
instructor and valuable acquisition to
the school Mr.. and Mrs. Curry will
still be here for several weeks, the for
ner having not yet definitely outlined
his plans for the ensuing year