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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-28
Death of a Prominent Merchant
at Bethel Springs

Last Thursday. evening Lee LOCK
man, aged 81 years. died at his home
in Bethel Springs. Mr.. Lockman had
for some time been sorely afflicted
with some nasal and brain ailment.
An operation was finally recommend
cd but he was not able to 90 to st.
Louis, nor able to stand the crucial
ordeal.
For many years Mr.. Lockman had
been one of the leading merchants of
his town. His name was household
word whenever financial assistance
was asked by the farmer, and he was
usually the first bidder on bale of
cotton.
He was straight in all his dealings.
BY such course he accumulated quite
an estate, and left his business in
good shape.
He leaves a wife and no children,
having lost two in infancy. In addi-
tiOn to his wife, he has number Of
brothers and sisters, one sister being
Mrs. NJ. L. Robinson of Selmer.
He was laid to rest Saturday. Rev
J. j. Thomas, of Memphis, his former
pastor, conducted the funeral servic.
es. One of the largest crowds evel
at a funeral in Bethel Springs was
present to pay their tribute and af'
lection.
MIR. Lockman was long member
of the Methodist church, and strong
pillar in the church at Bethel Springs
To the relatives We join our sincere
coincidence in this their sad bereave
ment, aud to US friend of Ions
standing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-28

eouotb Ny Oui Cultl, tudb, NY bno HISb
of the year, we would have to double
our force in order to keep up with
the tremendous volume of business
that will have come in.
have always considered taking
stock" in McNairy county boys and
girls as good investment.
My dear young friends, nobody
knows what the future will be-but
we do know that we are face to face
with the most critical situation in
civilization.
Even the Pope sees no chance for
peace until the armed forces of
America and the Allies crush the
powers of the Kaiser. To do this
may cost the lives of hundreds of
thousands of our young men. AL
ready over million young men have
been called from the various walks of
life into this great struggle.
Millions more may yet be called to
the fighting ranks. This is great
drain upon the civil industries of our
country. Every vocation is affected.
| see here daily display ads Of bust
ness houses calling for help. The
demand for educated and trained
young men and young ladies will be-
come greater as this great warfare
continues. Now is the time for the
young people of McNairy county and
the country at large to educate and
qualify themselves to fill these vacan-
cies in fact, to meet any emergency.
Opportunity is knocking at your door
Now that the schools Of McNairy
are raised to higher standard you
can get training at home with little
cost. Enter school the first day.
Get busy, keep at it and don't stop
until you have obtained a good liter
airy education and taken a special
course to thoroughly prepare you for
the course in life for which you as
pire. Then you will be ready for
your summons to duty. Otherwise
you will have to pass the opportunl-
ties which come to you, along the
line to the one who has prepared
himself. Now is the time to realize
on your ambition-to cash in your
opportunity. By training yourself to
do efficient work in business or Office,
public or private, you will have &C.
complished two things-you will en-
able yourself to render valuable SER
vice to your country in this great
time of need and also make provision
for your own success in life.
Parents, stand by your boys and
girls. Encourage and help them, for
in so doing you, too. will realize you
have made good investment.
A McNalry county boy, MIR. Jas. l.
Wilmeth, is Chief Clerk of the Treas
ury (money) Department of the Unit
States with three tn ousand assistants
under him. He began low, but he
set his mark high and climbed to it
You can do likewise.
Others were in the exam nation at
Jackson that | took, which brought
me here. Every one Of them left
before the examination was complete,
thinking they could not make the
grades. |, only, stayed to the end,
and was, therefore, the only one in
Jackson Civil Service district of West
Tennessee that made the grades, the
result of which was received a tele-
gram to come to Washington at
once"
Don't be discouraged; you will win
| if you only try.
Vo,,~c asaoo~nlr
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-28
NJ. O. Train Held Up

Last Thursday night near Finger,
the north bound train was held up.
by three masked men. T h e y
carried out the same old plan Of
holding up the engineer and fireman,
cut the express car and pulled away
some distance; dynamited the safe.
and never got cent of money. They
left in an auto, and are,still going SC
far as we know. 1t is the first time
train was ever held up in this coun
ty.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-28
West Tennessee, Presbytcry

The West Tennessee Presbytery
met at Adamsville last week. The
Selner congregation was represented
by Elder Louis Adams. The report
from the returning delegates Satur-
day to US was that not only profit
able but pleasant meeting with true
hospitality by the Adamsvile people.
The spring session will be held at
Paris, with Rev. G.. D. Gibson, of
Greenfield, Moderator.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-28
Road Machinery Demonstration

Monday there will be a demonstra-
tion Of road working by tractor and
scraper on one Of the streets in Sell
mer, when all can see what will make
dirt fly in road building.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-28
Announcing

Our new Fall line of merchandise, on hand
and arriving daily. The best selection of
Fall and Winter goods that money can buy.
Women's staple and fancy dress goods,
Ladies' and Misses Coats and Rain Coats;
The best values in Mems and Boys Suits,
Overcoats and Rain Coats to be found any,
where.
SHOES and underwear for the whole
family. And, REMEMBER! we are selling
many articles of merchandise CHEAPER
THAN WE COULD BUY THEM NOW,
and they are going fast
Let us show you before you buy.
SeImer Mercantile Co.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-28
County Fair October 0-l2

Everybody get ready for the fair First day. Oct g. Chdrens
and Ladies' Day. The best of everything that day. exhibits
and attractions Free all the County rot running
and mule Big balloon and parachute leaps
The famous Rosards in front of the grandstand the high
diving act Grays Shows Something please everybody
Come and bring exhibits Managers of Community fairs
urged to cooperate and to send the best of their exhibits
You may have until of the first day of the fair for exhibits
to enter.
The best free attractions had in the county will be on
the program each day. Chandler the balloon man and the
high diver the famous Rosards and the Gray Shows all will
finnish you the most pleasing attractions you have
county fair. So and spend the week
All departments promise to be fuller than ever before with
the choicest and best exhibits. Get yours ready
There will be four days of pleasure and of profit We
want you to have good time and the time will be to meet old
friends. and have general reunion.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21
Fitzgerald Man
Came Home to Die

Three years ago | came home
thinking or weeks would be my
limit 10 live. had suffered for IS
years from collie attacks and severe
liver and stomach trouble. | hap
pened to see an advertisement of
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and pur-
chased bottle at the drug store
and after taking the first does felt
better than had for IS years. l am
now in the best of health-thanks to
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy 1t is a
simple, harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucous from the
intestinal tract, and allayS the in
fammation which causes practically
all stomach, liver and intestinal all
ments, including appendicitis One
dose will convince or money refund
ed. Denmark Drug Co. adv
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Master Persons Hampton celc-
brated his sixth birthday Saturday,
November II, from three to FIVE. A
large crowd gathered with him. MANY
games were played At four thirty
they gathered in the large dining
room which was beautifully decorated
with yellow chrysanthemums.
The color scheme was yellow and
green. Ice cream and nut cake was
served. Mrs. Thelma Batamaline
Hampton furnished the games. Miss
Estell Waitcs and Matte Sue Hamp-
ton served ice cream and cake.
Those present vert: Misses Grace
Hornsby Sarah Boothe, Hazel Ser
mons, Katherine Kent, Verna Brown
Ruby Brown, Branne Mintor, Flea
nor McClendon, Elsie Bragg, Lucius
Kelly, Frank Royal, Richard Nc
Clendon Bob McClendon, Paul
Strange, William White, John Rob
berminter, Edwin Boothe, Willis
Miller, Russell Hampton.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Good common sense always takes
precedence over any subject that re-
quires attention, that's why educated
fanatics never amount to much be-
cause they are minus that great viz
the known as common or horse sense.
Anybody can possess this virtue, the
uneducated as we'll as the educated
If You have the great virtue referred
TO above, we would like to have you
Try one twenty-five cent bottle of
Drew's Salve when you need treat
ment for Group, colds, sorc-throat
bronchitis, tonsolitis and pneumonia.
We, your druggist respectfully com
mend this treatment to you on our
guarantee that if it does not make
good, we will adv
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21
IMPORTANT RED
CROSS MEETING.

About fifty members of the Red
Cross Chapter were present at the
meeting on Friday afternoon, last.
Mrs. c. c. Persons has resigned as
Chairman OF the organization and
Mrs. {. A. Holtzendorff was appoint
ed chairman in her place. 1t will
be well to say that quite a good deal
OF work has been accomplished and a
great deal more would have been
done If our chairman had not been
so handicapped in being able to get
materials to work with, therefore, a
great deal Of the enthusiasm that was
shown when the chapter was first or
ganized died out, not from lack OF in
terest, but because there was moth
ing TO do with Mrs. Persons has
had hard pull in getting the work
started but now has the work room
ready for use and many comfort pill
lows have been made and many more
being completed before the meeting
this week, A good number Of knit
ted sets were finished and sent in
last week
The Society has received new en-
thusiasm and lot more work will
be accomplished.
Mrs. g. L. Kicker and Mrs. Lula
Shepherd have been appointed to take
charge of the work room and Mrs.
Lon Dickey, Mrs Farmer and Mrs.
J. l.. Frazer have offered sewing ma
chimes for the room.
Two nurses have offered their serv-
ices as instructors in the surgical
dressings and this class will be start
ed soon
Mrs. Charles A. Turner of Attain
ia, explained to a number of the wo-
men while in our city how to make
the trench candles. These arc things
that any child can make. They are
made of ten strips of newspaper col
umns, they are a column wide and
each strip is the regulation paper
length. These ten strips are rolled
tight together, then tied with strong
white thread. After this is accom-
pllshed they are sent to headquarters
and boiled in parahne These then
make the finest burners to be used
by the soldiers in the trenches to heat
their coffee and soup with They are
allowed only two day and they will
each burn twenty minutes.
y 1t has been stated that the average
knitted sock will last only one day
at the battlefront and that a sweater
will last only four days. This sounds
rather discouraging to those who are
knitting but it should only make them
realize the more how necessary it is
to do this work and what a lot there
is for them to do.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21
Crystalized Citron, Lemon Peel &
Ginger-Tisdels.

Mesdames &c. Brewer, r. L. Lee,
Lon Dickey and G. f. Kicker visited
the colorcd schools this morning and
interested the children in making
trench candies which they will begin
right away. They were very much
impressed by the work being done
by the teachers and the good discip-
line in the schools.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

l. G. Mccain, of Washington, ID.
G., investigator for the department of
agriculture of the supply of cereals,
spent Tuesday in the county and in
company with county agent, ]. T.
Pittman, visited number of farms.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

If its stylish designs and perfect
fit you are seeking in that new cos
tune see Mrs J. M. Davis, 616 South
Main street. Work guaranteed to
please SIP
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

D J. Zeigler, of Telfair county, has
purchased the farm of Link Huling
north of the city and will move to
the county shortly.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Dress material is too high to trust
/, &c unskilled hands. See Mrs. ]. NJ.
Davis, 6l6 South Main street about
that new costume. Work guaranteed
to please. 5tp
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Lot of Secondhand Sewing Ma
chimes, practically new. Great bar
gains. Stephens Furniture Co. ad
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

You will find a full line OF fresh
meats, fruits and vegetables at the
Sanitary Market, Phone S. Ii
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21
NOTICE

When you want wood phone 284
and be sure and say length and size
wanted and correct change for the
driver; All wood cash. T. Wiley
Fletcher.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Hon. T. J. Holland, OF Ambrose,
spent Tuesday in the city looking af-
ter some business matters.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

II you want the BEST in fresh
meats and fruits, just phone No. 5,
Sanitary Market Prompt delivery. 1t
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Mr.. Thos Sword purchased the G..
l. Taylor farm north of the city and
has moved to it this week.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

G. w Lewis, of Osierfeld, pur-
chased lots on West Central avenue
and will erect modern brick bunga-
low.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

II you want Sewing Machine at
bargain, see Stephens Furniture
Company. ad
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Mr. and Mrs. Shannon, of Illinois,
who have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. w. Kimball, left for Miami
this morning in their car.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Miss Agnes McKinna was called to
Douglas Tuesday to confer with
Judge ]. L. Summerall about matters
in. reference ther work.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

You can rent that house or sell that
property if you will put an advertise
ment in the Leader Enterprise They
produce the desired results. Try it.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Mrs. Scott w Walker left Tuesday
morning for Atlanta to hear Billy
Sunday While there she will be
the guest OF her nieces. Mrs ]. B.
Marston, Misses Mary Lewis and
Ruth Putnam. She expects to re-
turn Saturday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Fancy Honduras Head Rice-if
you hurry at 10c-TisdePs.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Mrs. Laspyers, of Moultrie, spent
last Sunday in the city visiting her
uncle, Mr.. Frank Smith.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Alaska Red Salmond, whole fish in
salt 25c per pound-Tisders
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Mr. II. S. Tomlinson, a prominent
capitalist of Albany, is in the city to-
day making arrangements to have the
Goodman block, which he purchased,
overhauled.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

H. S. Turner, of Crawford county,
purchased farm from w. T. Paulk,
east of the city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

L, F. Strom, an Irwin county
youth left for Macon Tuesday to en-
list IN the navy.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

The Best Creamery Butter in Il
pound blocks 55c-Tisdeps
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Sugar cured Hams that are fine &
dandy 35c lb.-TisdeP
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Fresh, clean Hudnut Grits, right
from the Mill-Tisdeps.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Arbuckle Coffee, all you want at
Zoe per package-Tisders
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Mrs. F. r. Hilliard left Tuesday for
Atlanta where she will enjoy the Billy
Sunday meetings
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Tires and Tubes sold and repaired
at Fitzgerald Auto & Tire Co.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Get your soap and washing powder
at Tisdel's for Sc.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

New Graham and Whole Wheat
Flour-Tisdel's.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

See Mrs. Broughton for Silks; all
colors. adv
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Raspberry Blackberry, Strawberry
and Cherry Jam q 35c-Tisders
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Sun Dried Apples, new clean stock
20 per lb.-Tisdeps.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Ford Tires-$ll.50 and $14.OO Fitz-
gerald Auto & Tire Co.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Home Grown Cabbage Plants at
Denmark Drug Co.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Special Sale Flower Bulbs Saturday
and Monday Denmark Drug Co.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Mrs. F. J. Clark will have her
decorated china on display at her
home all this week. Each piece suit
able for Christmas present Call at
3O3 East Jessamine Street 3tp
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Phenix, Fine and Dandy and Lit
tie Prince self-rising Flour-Tisdeps
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21
TAX NOTICE.

City Taxes are now due and pay
able at the city hall. CT. p. Mingle-
dorf Treasurer
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Pigs Feet, Franks and barrel
Pickles, just opened
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

M and Mrs Tom Pope are happy
over the arrival Of another baby girl
at their home -
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

J. S. Brown, of Ambrose, purchased
the Babb place west of the city and
will take possession about January
first
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Fancy New York Apples Csc peck
Tisders.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Mrs. Broughton is still selling
Waists at reduced prices. adv
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Westinghouse Mazda Electric
Lamps 30c-TisdeIs.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Excellent, Beauty and Golden Rod
piala liour-Tisders
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Fujghum Oats, South Georgia Seed
Rye Denmark Drug Co.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Nh Do bread, nothing better, de-
livercd with other goods-Tisders.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

See Stephens Furniture Company
for bargains in Sewing machines. ad
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Leichelien oat meal fresh ship
Get your Fleishmann's yeast at lis
ders.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Mrs NJ +. Watson has purchased
a pecan grove on Roanoke Drive and
moved back from the farm. Mr. and
Mrs. Barnes are making their home
with her.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Fresh shipment of all kinds of &C.
reals at Tisdeps.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

New Shipment Parsnips. Carrot:
and Cocoanuts.-Tisdel's.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Red Jones and Mr.
and Mrs. j. A. Jones left Tuesday
night for Atlanta to hear Billy Sun,
day.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Choice White Onion Sets. Den
mark Drug Co.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

CO to Mrs. Broughton's for the
Gossard front lace Corset adv
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

All styles Of tops made and repaired
at Fitzgerald Auto & Tire Co.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

We are agents for the Aladdin
Mantle Lamp-TisdePs.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

M and Mrs. c. w. Kimball and
daughter, Miss leila, left this morn
ing for few months trip through
Florida, They will motor through on
the Dixie Highway.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Always on the job for quicker and
better service chat will stick" 1--WE
do it now" You will NOT be over
charged. Tourist Garage, Billy Keim,
Prop. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

New and fancy evaporated fruits
just in at Tisdels.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

Fancy large Mackerel 30-TisdePs.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-21

New York Concord Grapes 40c-
Tisdeps.