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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
S SAND BOX

A few days ago it was raining
too much; now corn needs rain.
The Almighty cannot please
everybody all the time $3.50. The
Allies may have the Kaiser licked
to a finish before our ladies get
over the pond. The DEM
onstration in road working Mon
day on the Meeks hill, by a trac-
tor, shows what can beat, all the
mules and scrapers that can be
had. 80. 1t is said Monday there
was not a pound of pork meat
in any store in Selmer. Yet no
one went to bed hungry. Mon
day heavy |. G. freight ran in
to the caboose of the local freight
unloading at the depot, and
smashed an empty next to ca
bose. A failure to have out a
fiagman is charged as the reason.
........ Shut up shop and go out
at morning service at the Meth
odist church. Those little Ital-
ians we sometimes call "dogoes"
have not been idle, and are now
doing up the Austrians in good
shape Cotton will soon be
opening up nicely, and by the
Goth Of September the picking
will begin. Only about six of
the boys from the first list will
go to camp on the 9Th of Septem-
Der. On the Goth a large number
will 60. Gardens are showing
need Of rain, but they have done
nob!y. ....... There is an unusual
amount of chills and fever of al
most every sort all over the coun-
try. Too many vegetables and
watermelons may be the cause.
49,. Tie cool nights and hot sun
are good for chills. Keep free
as possible from both,.......It Is a
mans job to I'll the presidential
chair in times Of q worlds war.
We do not want the job. Do you?
........,Dr. North says every tooth
extracted in his Office during next
month win be done free. Good
time to get out your old snags.. -.
Pres. Wilson set a pattern of
terms on which peace must be
made, by Germany. 1t rained
gently Thursday forenoon, which
was gond for turnips, etc.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
NONRESIDENT Notice

Ethel Williams Pending in y, the he Cir. Circuit
vs. Court OF Chester
Jim Williams. County, Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing from the
petition, which is sworn to, that Jim
Williams, the defendant, is a non-resi-
dent of the state of Tennessee, and a
resident of the State of Arkansas,
lie is therefore hereby required to ap-
pear on the LIST Monday in October, 1917,
before the Judge of the Circuit Court in
the Court House in Henderson, Tennes-
see, and make defense to the petition
filed against him in said Court by Ethel
Williams, or otherwise the petition will
be taken for confessed.
1t i further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive weeks
in the McNairy County Independent, a
newspaper published in McNairy Coun-
ty. Tennessee. 81
This August 18th. 1917.
j. w. SEAToN. Circuit Clerk.
NJ. F. Ozier, Atty.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
S. H. Hurst ct ais.

S. H. Hurst ct ais.
VS..
John Theodore Isbell.
Pending in the County Court at Hen
derson, Tenn.
TO JOHN THEODORE ISBELL.
In this cause it appearing from the
petition. which is sworn to, that John
Theodore Isbell, one Of the defendants,
is nonresident of the state, he is
therefore hereby commanded to appear
before the County Court of Chester
County, at Henderson, Tenn, on or
before the LIST Monday OF October, next,
and make defense to the petition filed
against him in said court, or otherwise
the petition will be taken for confessed.
1t is further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive weeks
in the McNairy County Independent, a
newspaper, published in Selmer, Nc
Marry County. Tenn.
This the 10Th day of Aug, 1917.
G. L. PARRISH,
County Court Clerk,
for Chester-C County. Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

Change Of Schedules, Mobile &
Ohio R. R.
Effective May End, trains will leave
Selmer, Tenn, as follows:
Northbound
No. 2 Express Daily ..,... " 7:28 am.
No. A ExpressDaily Nv 9:52 pm.
No. 6 Express Daily " Alb pm.
Southbound
No. / Express Daily ...-...k 800 pm,
No. 3 Express Daily Nv GAO am
No. 5 ExpressDaily. Nv 1913 am.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
In Re. Estate Of E. F. Gross, De.
ceased
iGESTION OF INSOLVENCY

SUGGESTION OF INSOLVENCY
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given to the Credi-
tors of the estate Of T.. F. Cross, De-
ceased that the Insolvency of said
estate has been duly suggested to the
Clerk of the County Court of McNairy
County, Tenn, and an order made on
the Administrative to make publication
for Creditors to file their claims on or
by December /, 1917. This is therefore
to NOTIFY AL CREDITORS of
said estate to file their claims with the
Clerk of the County Court of McNairy
County, Tenn, at his Office in the Court
House in Selmer, properly authenticat-
ed on or before the First day of Decem-
Der, 1917, next, and all claims not filed
will be forever barred.
This August %, 1917.
MRS. ELIZA Cross,
Administrative.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Milk Cows For Sale

We offer a few fine young milk
cows with young calves, at $65 to
SIS each; cash or terms.
SOUTHERN FARM CooNHoUND KEN
NELs, j. E. Williams, Mgr.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
LIVED ON MILK
AND BREAD ONLY
Spent Over 81. 900 Trying to Get
Relief From Chronic Dyspepsia
lakes TanIac and Gains Nine
Pounds.

Pounds.
Il told my husband that my Tanlac
was out and that | just had to 60 to
Birmingham to get me another bottle,
as | wouldn't be without it for any
amount of money, and that is why !
am here today" said Mrs. H. b. Bar
rett when she called at Jacobs drug
store in Birmingham recently to get
her second bottle. Mrs. Barrett re-
sides at Republic, a suburb of Bir-
mingham. and is we'll known.
Il have only taken one bottle Of
Tanlac and have gained nine pounds.
Yes, sir, this Tanlac has done me
more good than all the medicines |
have ever taken. During the past
fourteen years | have spent more than
| 81, 900 trying to get we'll of a COM
plant that was gradually sapping my
strength.
For the past four years | have
lived almost entirely on milk and
bread, and finally that got so it went
against me. dared not eat meat or
vegetables of any kind, and if | did, |
would suffer for hours afterwards.
II had chronic DYSPEPSIA, so | was
told, and nothing prescribed for me
brought any relief. | rarely ever
went to the table, because even the
sight of food or to smell it cooking
would nauseate me. | had a bad taste
in my mouth and nothing | ate tasted
right. | had always been healthy
and woman who looked after her
household duties, but since having
this trouble | got so weak | could not
do my homework and had to have
help.
Il would have awful pains in my
back and was nervous and could not
sleep we'll. When | heard of this
Tanlac it sounded so good | thought
would try it, because | was ready to
try anything that l thought would
help me. | was never so surprised
in my life; it helped me right from
the start, the medicine seemed to
take hold right at once and | could
just feel myself getting better from
day to day. Before | had finished
my first bottle | got so | could eat
anything put on the table and could
hardly wait for meal time to come.
| certainly bless the day | got this
medicine, for l believe it has added
years to my life. Oh! | feel SO much
better and am not nervous like ] was.
Just think, | have actually gained
nine (9) pounds and feel strong in
every way.
my neighbors were as much sur
prised as l was and they are at my
house every day, telling me how well
| look. counted up yesterday and
fourteen of them are either taking
Tanlac or will commence taking it as
soon as they can 60 to Birmingham
and get it. Tanlac is certainly won
derful medicine and everybody out
our way is talking about it. You can
put this in the papers if you want to.
because know there are thousands
of women in the same bad fix that /
had been for so many years."
Genuine Tanlac is sold in Selmer
by Browder Bros; in Adamsville by
Abernathy's Pharmacy; in Bethel
Springs by 7. s. Davis; in Kramer by
A. B. Hamm & Co.; in Chewalla by
G. W. Parsons; W. M. Barnes, NJ. D,
Finger. Tenn; W. T. Gooch, Niche.
Tenn; J. R. Gooch & Co., Gravelhill.
Tenn; Jos. P. Harkins, Stantonville,
Tenn. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
How's This {?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that cam
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-fve years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces ex-
pelling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for short time you will see a
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid Of catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by al! Druggists. 75c.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
PERSONALS

Shearon Haynes was In New Or-
leans this week.
A car load Of Salt at Selmer Mer-
camille Co.
Miss Alcie Prather has returned
from visit to Corinth, Miss.
Molasses buckets and jugs at the
Selmer Mercantile Company.
Judge A. w. Stovall, of Jackson,
was here professionally Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas. McCullar. of Ramer, left
Sunday after few days visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Ben Vestal
Remember we give ten per cent off
on all coffee First Monday only.
Richardson & Robinson.
Joe Grant and family, living near
Dyersburg. are visiting in their old
county this week.
Mrs. Tine Derryberry is attending
the meeting at the Methodist church
this week.
Molasses buckets at less than
wholesale cost, at Selmer Mercantile
Company.
Mrs. Maggie Adams, of Stanton
vile. was the guest of Mrs. J. R.
Adams and other relatives this week.
]. A. Carter, of Dyersburg, is
spending the week with Selmer rela-
tives.
We will sell you cotton baskets
and pick sacks, and buy your cotton
Selmer Mercantile Company.
Mrs. R. P. Meeks, Of Humboldt, was
the guest Of Mrs. ]. A. Houston this
week.
Bob Stone and wife and child, of
Jackson, spent few days last week
end with Selmer relatives.
Hubert Fulghum, Of Memphis, came
Monday to visit his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Lockman.
Arvie Wooten, who is down with
typhoid fever, is lingering making
life's fight with the disease, and it is
thought will come out victor.
Mrs. B. L. Browder has been down
with the fever for several days, and is
still considered in a dangerous con-
dition.
R. E. Emmons, Of Forrest City.
Ark, came Wednesday to visit his
mother, who has been quite sick for
several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pink Wallace. Of
Texas, are at the bedside of their
little son Herman, who has been quite
sick with fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brasfeld, of
Martin, after visit to their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Shesron Haynes, went TO
Adamsyille Sunday.
Their friends are congratulating
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Vestal upon the ar
rival Of beautiful little eight pound
girl.
Grady and Mrs. Alternately. accom-
panied by Mrs. Rachel Alternately,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Hall Hocka-
day.
Mrs Lula Mash and children, after
. stay Of several days with her moth
or, Mrs. Scott, left the hrst Of the
week for her home In jackson.
Matthew Bigger has returned from
points in Mississippi. where he spent
several days with his fathers rela-
tives.
Hugh Wallace and wife have been
here several days. Mrs Wallace has
baen sick, preventing Hugh in his
duties as mail messenger.
II you want barrel of the best
-four on the market for less money
than You can buy it elsewhere, go to
see Richardson & Robinson. They
have it.
H. L. Hodges was here Tuesday
with specimens Of boil weevil from
bis psighborbOod. Some sections sfe
infested but as . whole We DO not
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
BILL IIICKORYBUD
Differs Materially with Buck Snort in his Account Of the
Shakepoe Deaton Incident.

was filled with establishment
And with disgust and wonderment
At Buck Shorts account Of the meeting
OF him and me and Prof. Shakpoe Deaton.
There's only one word that will fit
1t.
That word is hard and short
But it just fits Buck Snort.
In his story truth was strangled and died.
For he simply-lied.
Yes, laying all jokes aside,
Buck simply-lied.
We went together to meet Prof. Deaton
At the place agreed upon for the meeting,
And we waited there
Till Buck got scare
At Ted Waffles muley COW,
And run like rabbit, and that is how
He got all skinned up and bruised so bad
And how he came to write so sad,
We didn't see Deaton;
There wasn't no meeting:
There wasn't nobody got no beating.
But there tall skedaddling
And there was stradding
Of stumps, locust bushes and bamboo briars
BY that Prince of Liars
Ole Buck
1t was hard luck.
This is the true story of how
He was beaten by brndle muley COW.
He lnay fool Saie his wife
(EIe has fooled her all his lifeD
He may fool everybody else
By the yarns he tells,
But you
He cant fool me!
BILL HICKoRYBUD.
1ory Holler, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Lumber

Rough Lumber, Framing, Boxing
Well CURLING, Fencing, ETC., at rea
sonable prices. Can fill any sized bill
On short notice.
SOUTHERN FARM COMMISsARY,
at Rose Creek.
P. 0. Address: Selmer, R. l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-01
st-OHce After
"Mouie" Business
Seeks Handling Of Films Nov
Carried Exclusively BY Ex-
press Companies.

instructions to cooperate with mo-
hon-picture exhibitors with view of
Inaking suitable arrangement for the
collection, delivery and shipment of
INNS by mail were received Yesterday
hr Postmaster Hay I. Thornton. of
the Richmond Post-Ofiice. The depart
ment authorized the admittance OF mo-
tion-picture films to the mail on Jnnu-
airy l., but as yet the exhibitors here
nave not taken advantage of the priv
ilege.
Under the ruling OF the Post-Officc
department. the films can he mailed
when packed In n metal container
which is Enclosed i'm either a wooden
case or in sheet-mctal case, with in
*ulation between the contain,r and
case. The postal employees are warn
ed not to store the films near steam
pipes or other heating apparatus and
to load them on cars where they can
he easily moved in case of fire.
1t is probable that the local office
will make arrangements for the col
lection Of the films used in the nightly
performances at local lighthouses and
see that they are dispa tched without
delay. The exhibitors are now ship
ping by express. but may take adj
vantage of the lower rates on parcel
post matter CclluloSc acetate films
are still barred from the mail as dan
gcrouS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-01
EIGHTY-THREE ENROLL
AT RECRUITING STATIONS
Local Army. Navy and Mnrinr Corps
Offices Report Good bookings
for january.

sWith u total of forty cnlistncnts
in January, the United states Army
recruiting station in Richmond took
first place over the navy and marine
corps. The navy recruiting station had
credit. and the marine corps four, with
three others expected to be forwarded
for training in a few days. The ma
rinc corps is usually behind the other
branches of the service. on account 81
it's higher requirement and tn" COM
paratively small number of men III its
total personnel.
January was good month FOR re-
cruitinG. the officers agree. With tho
distraction of the Christmas holidays
past. enlistmcnts have increased notice,
ably. Records in the army recruiting
Office show that tho month just past
was the best January in the last six
years for the Richmond station
Under the law making each state
separate recruiting district for tho
navy. which becomes effective to-day.
the Richmond station will lose what
has been its best territory in the past,
according to naval officers. The ma
jority Of the men who passed through
the station had been sent TO Richmond
from Substations In North Carolina.
The naval recruiting stations in Nir-
ginia are located at Richmond. Roa-
nokc and Danville. and others will he
opened this month. II is expected, at
Lyuchhurs and stanton. Recruits re.
ceivcd in Norfolk do not pass through
the Richmond office.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-01
NO MONEY SELLING EGGS.
SAYS FARMER. PRODUCER
Al 40 Cents Do1fn Profit liz I'M
possible. win Feed Mt
$3.50 Per 100.

Richmond develops dyspepsia and a
sharp temper trying 10 get nour!Sh-
ment from skinny setting hens and
tough roosters, while neiEhborinr cities
feast on the milk fed aristocracy OF
tho poultry yard, all because Richmond
is not willing to pay tho price OF high
living, according To- chicken raiser
who writes TO William Walker, local
commission merchant
or best brings 90 per cent more
in Washington and New York than in
Richmond. and Richmond gets only
wha; other cities won't take from us
says the poultryman.
Only from selling chickens can a
profit be made in the poultry business.
says this correspondent, who claims 20
have had five years experience Even
at prices which are excessive when
measured by the standards of the pasr.
eggs do not return Il dividend With
feed at $3.50 per 100 pounds. and going
higher" SAYS the poultry raiser. hens
viii not produce enough eggs TO pay
for their food at 40 cents per DOZEN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-01
INSTITUTE TRAIN WILL
CARRY CREW OF EXPERTS
To he Sent to- STATIONS on thcsnpcnk,.
md OHIO by Agricultural
Department..

DISCUSSIONS by competent speakers OF
the relation Of tho Federal farm loan
bank TO the farmer. and how he lnaN
secure longtime loans on his propcriy
viii form an important part of the
Information to be given by agricultural,
experts from the Farmers Institute.
train. which the state Department, OF
Agriculture will send out over tn.
Chesapeake and ohio hallway on Eep-
ruary IL for two weeks tour OF the
State.
stops will bc made AT Pcmbcrtor
Dil!wyn. Scottsvillc. Warminstcr. H.L
Island. Lexington, Hucna Vista ;uch-
anan. New Caste, Clifton Forge Gov
ington. Goshen. Staunton, Wayncsboro
Ivy, Palmyra, Gordcnsvillc. Louisa
Buckner. Hanover. Providence Forge
Toano. Williamsburg and Lee Hall
Other subjects TO be discussed by the
speakers are soil Improvement. rota-
ton of crops. alfalfa. fruit growing
and marketing Of farm crops. The
best farm experts in the state will be
secured as speakers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-01
NEW TERM TODAY
Schoo! Authorities Expect Concession
at John Marshall with Return
of Pupiln TO Work.

After having been engaged for more
than - week n tn" ordeal OF cXnWi-
NAT io,.s, Richmond school children Will
enroll tod day for the second torn. The
percentagc Of promotions among those
who stood the examinations was high,
said i.r. j. s. =. Chandler, the super
iutcnCcuj. last night. All pupils. old
ara new. VII report 1T tn" schools ihis
morning 10 be organized into classes.
Crowding is expected in many
schools 20 IN even greater extent than
at thc opening in September. Some in
crease II pupils is said 10 he certain.
JOHN Marshall High Schoo will be
crnGcst cd. The annex To Bmford Jn-
uior High school, begun last fall. is
not Vet Finished. although the con
tractor has promised TO have some 81
TIN. rooms ready for use by next TIES
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-01
BRIEF COST $500
Council Committee ADULTS Expenses
Incurred In Fight for SIi.G0O,O0O
ArmOr-Pintr Plant,

Richmond spent $3.S29.i3 in its cam
paiGn to secure the location Of the
proposed 100000 government armor-
plate plant, il was found yesterday
morning when the accounts OF the
campaign committee were audited at Il
meeting attended by w. II. Adams
president of the Board of Aldcrmcn: r.
l.. Peters. president OF the Common
Council; Barton II. Grundy, chairman
OF the Finance Committee Of the coun-
ell, and Alfred II. Mcdowell. clerk of
Council committees.
Committee trips to Washington and
the printing of the brief stating Rich
mond's advantages consumed part
OF the fund. but by far the largest
single amount was for the employ
mcnt Of walter IL. Kennedy, Of Pitts
burEh. the expert who advised the COM
mittee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-01
Auto Sho,O Breaks
attendance Record
Fourth Day Of Motor Exhibit
attracts Croud Estimated
at 5000.

With large delegations OF autuMo-
bile men In attendance from practical
ly every section OF Virginia. last night
WAS the most successful since the
opening Of the Automobile Show in the
Grays Armory. Seventh and Marshall
Street. The hall was packed with the
largest attendance OF any day during
the show.
1t seemed last night that Richmond
had just realized that AN automobile
show was being held. Either that. or
the record crowds IN attendance pre-
viouS days had carried forth tho tip
that the exhibition was worth seeing.
While no figures were available las
night. estimates placed the attcudaS ce
at close TO 5000. President j. l.. Fin
ncy said the show was becoming .,
greater drawing card daily. II is not
now a question as In the success OF
the show. lie said, but as to how great
success il will be.
As on other nights Of the show. the
syncopaied orchestra was the big
drawing card. Dynamite, twin brother
OF kaStus. both pages at the show. re-
allied his boyhood ambition last night.
For weeks before the show the twins
showed signs OF great anxiety. fearing
they would not receive their uniforms
in time for the opening night They
did. however. and ever since have been
black bolts of midget lightning. an
Swering telephone calls and dartinE
from one end OF the hall 10 the other
on paging errands.
officers of the show had promised
Dynamite that he might sing ut some
OF the shows SO las, night he entered
the orchestra box, dotted his gold
braided cap. and mcloiiouS notes burst
from his throat H." sang II Didn't
Want to DO It," and other melodies
among them Hawaiian airs, which the
crowds roundiy applauded.
Agents said last night that business
At tho show was good. and many III os-
p"ctive purchasers had been secured
i'll addition to a fair number OF sales
The show opens to-day at II o'clock
with dancing from > to o'clock this
afternoon and from s o'clock until mid
night tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-01
WILL CONDUCT REVIVAL.
Rev. James I. Vance. Of Nashville, TO
Direct Presbyterian E,nnEeiistic
Campaign Hero.

Rev. James | Vance. ID. D., pastor
OF the First Presbyterian Church,
Nashville, Tenn. will coniuct the re-
vival services at the First Presbytc-
rian Church during Richmonds stimuli
taEcous campaign. which begins March
is. Rev. T.. T. McFadcn. r. D., the
pastor, conducted the services himself
during the revival campaign last year.
He had secured the promise of DR..
Vance to assis, in II meeting this year
before the simultaneous campaign was
discussed.
First Presbyterian Church. Nashville.
OF which Dr. Vance Is pastor. is said to
have the largest compensation of the
denomination in the South Or. Vance
is graduate OF Union Theological
Seminary, president OF III. board OF
trustees Of Oglcthorpe University, At
ianta. Ga, and a member of tho ex-
ccutive committee on foreign missions
of the Presbyterian Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-01
FIGHT HIGHER COAL
Committee of Richmond business Men
VIII Oppose Further Increases
Before National Chamber.

70 represent Richmond i'm opposing a
threatened increase in the price of
steam cool. Il committee of six business
men appointed at 4 special meeting
OF the directors of the Chamber OF
Commerce Tuesday are now in Wash
ington. -. c., in attendance upon the
fifth annual meeting Of the Chamber OF
Commerce Of the United States
The committee is composed Of Cole
man Workman. president of the Cham
Der Of Commerce; william r. Dabncy
business manager Of the Chamber:
Thomas S. Wheelwrisht, president OF
the Virginia hallway and Power Com
pany: Herbert w. Jackson, president
Of the Virginia Trust Company; :. r..
Morgan. president OF the Virginia
Carolina Chemical Company. and Col
Onel Julien III. ilill. cashier OF the
National state and City Bank