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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14
AMUSEMENT FEATURES
GREATEST EVER PRODUCED
Worlds Biggest Attractions Have Been
Secured For Tennessee State Fair.

Particular attention is being paid to
the amusement features provided by
the Tennessee State Fair. Sept. l1-22'
and all former efforts will be eclipsed
at this big exposition. "The War OF
the Nations spectacular pyrotech-
nical display, is expected to prove one
of the greatest attractions of It's kind
ever brought to the south.
Based ON the gigantic struggle In
Europe. THE War of the Nations
vividly portrays the spectacular side
of war in manner both faithful and
beautiful. With the eyes of the world
turned to the battle across the sea.
this production visualiZes conditions
there In a manner most impressive.
Thavin's famous Pan-American Expo.
sition Band. Katherine Stinson, the
worlds famous aviator; Pershing's $
pageant. under the direction Of Mrs.
Celia Grady Reddy of Nashville;
Wortham's famous shows and numer-
Gus other attractions will make the
1917 Tennessee State Fair the greatest
in It's history.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14
Washington Letter

1l9 Penn. Ave-, Washington, D. c.
Sept. 8, 1917.
Many of my friends in McNairy
county, hearing that | was likely to
come to Washington, asked me to re-
port to them how | am getting along
| appreciate this interest they have
in my welfare, and to write per-
sonal letter to each one would re-
quire much time and writing. Since
most of them are readers of your
paper. shall be glad, if you will
allow, to report through your col
umns.
When | made application for po-
sition as book-keeper, to this the
greatest of governments, must con-
fess that | expected but little from
the outcome. Hence, it is needless
for me to say that ] was surprised to
receive telegram from Gen. Crozier.
Chief of Ordnance, to come to Wash
ington at once. This experience is a
demonstration of the old saying: "Tll
try will succeed"
am with the Properties" Division
of Ordnance, War Department. ! like
my work; and it was indicated to me
by a superior officer that am making
average or better progress than
most new men," Don't consider il
as egotistical when | refer to matters,
personally, as am making a simple
report TO you per your request.)
No money has been spared to make
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14

The Council of National De-
tense is undertaking to register
the women of the nation. The
registration in Tennessee will be
done in October. The obligation
Of registering rests solely and
alone on patriotic and moral obi
cation. 1t is not, of course, like
that of registration of the men
for military service, but for SER
vice that means more health,
more food and more comfort for
the forces in the field. Miss Sue
S. White, of jackson, has been
appointed to head this laborious
task, Only by the cooperation
of the women of the state can
she accomplish the task. She de.
sires that we do our part in CIV
ing publicity to the matter, and
urge all to Register.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14
Proceedings Of Chancery Court
Bank Of Adamsville vs.. ]. C. Sewel

Bank of Adamsville vs.. ]. C. Sewell.
Decree for debt, interest and costs.
VIM. Miller ct al. VS.. Eulah Miller
ct al. Order to pay funds to B. c.
Poindexter and wife upon same being
receipted for in open court by both
parties. Petitioners to pay costs.
Mrs. Rushie Blankenship vs.. T. L.
Blankenship. Dismissed at complain
ants cost.
John Redding ct al. vs.. Jeff King
ct al. Decree foreclosing Deed Of
Trust.
W. L. McAlpin, adm, vs.. Mrs. Nan.
ME McAlpin ct al. Report Of sale
confirmed; order for distribution.
Lora Whitley vs.. Dick Whitley
Bill dismissed at complsinant's cost.
Sarah A. Howell vs.. ]. F. Howell
Bill dismissed at complainant's cost.
W. A. Bryant ct al. vs.. C. N. Bari
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14
HoW's This /?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five 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 q
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid of catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free.
r. J. CHENEY G. CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14

library building in the world and hi s
the third largest collection of books
and information.
beg to assure my friends that ]
have not had to buy a larger hat yet;
that | think of them often; that !
shall be glad, indeed, to hear of their
even slightest success; and should
any of them ever visit Washington, ]
shall feel slighted if they do not hunt
me up. Yours sincerely.
G. M. GoOGH.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14
The Commercials cotton report

The Commercials cotton report
Monday shows a great falling off
in two weeks. The chief COM
plant is from weevil in some
senctios, and an unprecedented
shedding in all sections. Of
course the weevils make it shed,
but in this as many other sec
tions the dry weather causes it,
coming as it does upon the heels
of heavy rains, a month ago.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14
Auto Accident

AS DR.. W. w. Wallace. of Ramer,
last Friday was driving from Weneso-
ga to Corinth, his car in narrow
road. got out of control, and turned
over in a ditch. He tried to jump,
but the car caught his right leg,
breaking it just below the knee and
badly crushing the knee joint. He
was brought to his parents here. He
has suffered intensely. He will, at
best. probably have stiff knee. The
Doctor has the sympathy of his many
friends.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14
Opening of Selmer High School

Monday morning was cool, sunny
morning. and at $50 the college bell
rang out the summons to the children
and patrons that a new school year
was at hand. Soon the sidewalks
were filed with laughing children and
smiling parents as they wended
towards C llege Hill.
The larqi auditorium was filed to
full seating capacity. Elder ]. A.
Houston called the meeting to order,
and America was sung by the audi
fence, and prayer by Elder Houston.
As representative of the school board.
he gave talk on the prospects of
the school, and some of its needs.
Terry Abernathy, p H. Thrasher
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14


Now that the Selmer High
School is permanently established
as q first grade school. it should
receive the cordial support Of all
the people of the county. Tui-
ton is free in all grades. This
is more than usual in many
states. 1t is now up to all the
young men and girls Of the coun,
ty to get sufficient education
free of tuition. The expenses of
board and books will be as rea-
sonable as possible.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14

If reports are true of answer
of the German governments
committee selected to make re-
ply to the Pope's proposal, it
seems they will about meet the
demands of Pres. Wilson. 1t is
barely possible that it may lead
to a conference as to some local
questions in which we are not so
much interested as disarmament
and international police.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14

We arc glad to note that our
farmers are preparing to sow
wheat and rye this fall. There
will be no trouble to get seed
wheat from points in West or
Middle Tennessee at, we suppose.
about the market price of mer-
chantable wheat. Mr.. Kerr, the
Farm Demonstration at Selmer,
will see about the seed in due
time to meet all demands.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14
Machinery Exhibit at Tennessee State
Z

Just think of it. Nearly fifteen acres
covered completely with farm machin-
cry and farm implements of every de-
scription. The machinery exhibit at
the Tennessee State Fair ranks with
the best in the country. Everything
from hoe to thrashing machine Is
exhibited Contests between different
types of machines are always held at
the Fair to test the durability and ca.
pacity of competing makes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-09-14
Fair Week October Q.12

COUNTY FAIR will be here and every one in
- the county get interested and help make the best
held The caaog and them distributed among
all the people, Get something ready for contest department
Enter something in all the departments We will try to
please and interest entertain Look for the premiums and
go after them.
The Roy Gray Amusement Companv high class carnival company
has been engaged for the week. and this company will bring many
shows and attractions of interest There will be music and rides and
all kinds clean amusement G. A. Chandler of Indianapolis
the ouny most famous aoonss will make daily ascnsns going
to great heights in his immense balloon He will make from
parachute leaps He will also make his wonderful 100 foot dive from
platform this attraction being the program each day. There will be
the best of racing and addition the between among
horses on the track, there will be automobile racing
So get ready for the fair and let make the biggest
all the history of the county Tell everybody about it, and boost all
the time.
THE MANAGEMENT
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
MARIETTA HAPPENINGS.

Since The ArdmOreite has changed
management that paper is fast coming
into favor again in Marietta. and each
afternoon when the edition arrives in
Marietta, many can be seen at the post
office waiting for the latest happen
ing- OF the day
J. G. Robertson this week sold two
hogs. Of his own raising on the local
markets for S11515 They weighed
sos pounds and brought l4ll cents
per pound Marietta is fast coming
TO the front as a hog market, and
there have been about twenty cars
shipped to the Fort Worth markets
in the past three months.
Marietta has furnished about twenty
Young men for the different branches
of the army They are. in each in
stance, young men who are Of the best
families
James Stafford, an employe OF Free
man Brothers store Was painfully
hurt Monday afternoon by being
thrown from a horse. His foot became
entagled in the stirrup and he receiy
cd bruises about the head and body
His injuries were painful but not Of a
serious nature.
John T. Wicker, abstracter, and VI
| F. Clardy, druggist, have modern
homes just about completed in the
west part of the city.
d. D. Mills and Miss Leila Pilgrim
two popular young people Of the 81
wells Bend, Texas, country, came tC
Marietta last Saturday and were mar
ried at the court house by County
Judge Hays
Luther Crenshaw and Miss ElyiC
Walker were married at Rubottom
west Of the city. on Sunday. The groom
is prominent young farmer OF tha
section.
The plans for the new $4,000 schoo
building have been adopted and bidi
for the erection of the building asked
The contract is to be let in a few days
The old building, which was recent!
condemned, has been torn down ant
considerable material saved which
will be sold and the proceeds used il
furnishing the new building This nev
structure, when completed, will b,
large enough to meet the demands 70
many years.
DR.. S. VI. Bond, of the Bomar sec
tion, is moving his household good
TO Ardmore He will open up a denta
office in Healdton in a short time.
Or G. l.. Scott. one OF the earl
settlers OF this country. has gone {,
San Antonio Texas. to spend the sun
mer
Hunter Cochran left Tuesday 10
Marlin, Texas, for his health. He hau
been afflicted with an attack Of hi,
coughs for about ten days, and for
time it was thought they would prov
fatal, but they stopped last Monday
| This is the second severe attack O
aiccoughs he has had within the pas
few weeks
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
SHOPS 70 MARIETTA
5ELlEVEO That SANTA FE WILL
MOVE FROM GAINESVILLE.
One Of the Most Modern Pumping Sta
tions on System Has Been Installed
In Love County seat-Would Bring
$50 Families.

Marietta Okla, April % Special.
For some time there have been ru-
mors TO the effect that the Santa Fe
Railway company will move its shops
from Gainesville to Marietta II is
generally stated among the railroad
employees that the change will be made
soon. The company has just put in
one of the most modern stations on
the entire system in this city and is
making other Improvements
The Santa Fe has a large tract OF
land adjoining the city on the south,
and other land adjoining that can be
utilized as a site for the shops There
also is plenty OF room for rackage.
The water here is said 10 be the best
for boiler purposes on the entire sys-
TEN and the supply is said TO be plen-
tiiul
IN the event the shops are moved
here there win be added TO Marietta S
citizenship about $50 more families.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
POTATO DEALERS
FIXING PRICES
is REPORT

Chicago April 20 Special agents
OF the department Of justice are said
to have discovered evidence Of supply
manipulation and price fixing by com.
binatiOn among potato dealers here
and It is said the federal grand jury
will investigate reports OF the manipu-
latiOn OF the market
Figures have been obtained by the
federal investigators showing that
l,1Nl cars were held out Of the con
suming market during the first two
weeks in March
The wholesale price Of potatoes yes
tcrday ranged in the Chicago market
from S275 to S3lj bushel, with 81
OOO bushels in storage. year ago
there was in storage 10000 bushels
and the price was but 50 cents.
Investigation will also be made, it is
said, Of the holding Of three thousand
carloads Of potatoes on side tracks
near Chicago for many weeks during
the winter when prices We're soaring
on account Of reported shortage.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
STRIKE BREAKER
DRIVEN AWAY
BY BEATING

Wilburton, Okla. April &C. II. W.
Henslcy nonunlon telegraph operator.
who had been placed in charge Of the
Katy station at this place received
rough treatment here Following a
fight az the depot Hcnsley locked up
the station and left town.
Friends of the union here declare
they win not permit the local station
10 be- operated by non.uuion town
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
A FUNERAL BOAT
Miniature Craft Which is Believed 70
Be Over Two thousand Years Old.

Be Over Two TnoLSdnc Years Olc.
Balum. .rs American: Among the
most interesting of the latest acQuisi-
u0ns az the Walter Art Gallery is that
of an Egyptian funeral boat dating
back more than 20Oo years and in a
remarkable state OF preservation. It
is a miniature boat about foot long
and several inches wide, carved OF
wood. and. though resting in the sands
OF the Nile valley for thousands Of
wears before il found its present rest
ing place in Baltimore, it is intact,
the paint with which the artist sought
TO beautify his efforts still clings to
it, as does the coarse cloth with which
he clothed his figures.
II was in the grave OF a noble buried
al Karnak in upper Egypt many years
before Christ was born that the boat
was discovered and the extremely
dry climate accounts for its present
condition Two parallel rows of six
figures each are seated at the oars
while a stately oyerseer stands be
hind directing their efforts The de-
ceased is depicted as resting, as was
his wont in life, beneath a canopy
while in the bow is Anubis. the ser.
want OF Osiris. God of the Dead ready
to direct the departed into the cham
ber4 Of the underworld. which We're in
the western hills across the Nile be-
y0nd the sunset Though done on
such a small scale the artist has clear
ly detailed the Semitic features, some.
what long faces and black hair
The ancient Egyptians made every
provision for the comfort of the dead.
They believed man possessed a spirit.
ual part which continued to exist az.
ter death. This spiritual being hoy.
cred around It's mortal remains al
times entered in and reanimated its
body, then the body desired again its
human pleasures, and it was a custom
in those ancient days to place in a
grave whatever would conduce to the
comfort OF the deceased. A boat ride
on the Nile they regarded as especial
! ly desirable, and because Of this old
belief the boat has come down to u:
today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
MONEY TROUBLES MADE
TAILOR END LIFE

Guthrie Okla, April 26- Despond.
ent over financial troubles, Emil a.
kist. a well known tailor, committed
suicide In Mineral Well park today
noon by drinking carboic acid. His
body was found in a half sitting post.
ure, in the park pavilion. He was 40
years old and unmarried.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
Clear Your skin in Spring.

Spring house cleaning means clean
ing inside and outside Dull. pimply
skin is an aftermath OF winter mac
tyity Flush your intcstues with a
mild laxative and clean out the accum.
ulatcd wastes, easy to take, they do
not eripc Dr Kings New Life Pills
will clear your complexion and bright.
en- your eye. Try DR. Kings New
Life Pills tonight and throw of the
sluggish winter shell At druggists,
% cents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
To Dynamite a Stream.

All outdoors.
An editor OF a Jersey newspaper, a
thorough sportsman, is said to have
received this query from reader:
please advise me how to dynamite
a stream"
The newspaper man sent the follow.
ing advice:
-Four sticks Of dynamite are suffc-
lent Tie them securely around your
neck, attach fuse light it and run as
fast as you can away from the water
to avoid injuring the other snakes and
reptiles"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
T|Z" FOR TIRED
AND SORE FEET
Use "Tiz' for putfed.up burning,
aching, ealloused feet
and eorns.

Why go limpmg around with ach.
ing punedup feet, feet so tired
chafed, sore and swollen YOU can
hardly get your shors on or OF?
Why don't You get a 25.cent box Of
"Ti2' from the drug store now and
gladden. your tortured feet?
"Ti2' makes your feed glad with
comfort takes down swelngs and
draws the soreness and misery right
ont o.. fee, that chate, smart and burn
'Tz' instantly stops pain IN oorns.
yallouS,s and bunions "Tiz' is glor.
ious for tired aching, sore feet No
more shoe tightnoss-no more foot
torture.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
TWO MILLIONS
IN DIAMONDS
FROM ROTTERDAM

New York April 20 a shipment
OF diamonds valued at more than g..
IlDOoU has arrived at au American
port on q Dutch steamship from Rot.
terdam According 10 those in charge
OF tho shipment the stones are CON
signed a. American dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
Smallest Woman Dies.

New York, April 26.-Sylvia Willes,
better known as Princess Victoria"
and "the Midget Melba." who died
here yesterday was said to be the
smallest woman on the stage. She
weighed 1873, pounds and was 25E
inches tall She was born in Melbourne
Australia. nineteen years ago.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26

Farmers and others who live at a
distance from a drug store should
keep in the house a bottle Of BAL
LARDS SNOW LINlMENT It may
Doc needed al any time for cuts.
wounds sores. sprains or rheuma-
tism Il is powerful healing and
penetrating remedy Price 25c. soc
and 300 per bottle Sold by Ringer
Drug Co Adv
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
SULPHUR MILLS TO OPEN.

sulphur. Okla, April &C. CSpeciau
The sulphur Milling company. under
new ownership, after having been shut
down for several months. Rili start
up the first Of May and win run double
time Wheat !, being received and
e,ers department viii be reorganized
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
COMMISSIONERS
TO MAKE CALLS
PROGRAM FOR ENTERTAINMENT
OF DISTINGUISHED FRENCH
VISITORS IN WASHINGTON.
CONFERENCE BEGINS
British War Mission Headed by Bal.
four In Preliminary Meetings with
American Officials Preparing for
General Discussion.

Washington. April % Rested from
their long oyersea journey 10 Hamp
ton Roads and thence by water to
Washington. the heads OF che French
war mission 10 United States arraug
ed 10 call formally on President VIII
son today 10 pay their respects This
was the principal event ON % program
calling for strenuous activity today
on the part Of the DISTINGUISHED visit
ors preliminary % the beginning Of
formal conferences with American Of
ficials
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
Call Of Country

An opening event iu the days pro-
gram was a call of courtesy ON Sccre
tary Lansing by the entire French
commission
Next came a call by VI Niyiana.
General Joffre and Admiral Choche.
prat on President Wilson al the White
House. Then followed calls upon Sec.
retary Baker by General J0iire and
Secretary Daniels by Admiral Choch-
eprat Later " Viyiana called at the
capitol to pay his respects TO Vice
President Marshall
Meantime subordinate members Of
the commission planned TO hold pre-.
liminary conference with American
naval military and financial repre-
sentatiyes
Dinner at White House.
The days activities were to be
brought to a close with dinner al
the White House by President Wilson
in honor Of the Freuchmen
Secret service operatives and police
in plain clothes were stationed at the
various places visited by the French
men today while q detachment Of sol
diers remained constantly on guard al
their place OF residence
The British war mission. headed by
Foreign Minister Balfour. held pre-
ilmnary meetings today with govern
ment officials In preparation for III,
joint conferences among the Ameri
can. British and French representa-
tiyes which begin tomorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26

Bad breath, bitter taste, lizzines,
and a general mo account feeling is
a sure sign Of torpid liver HERB.
me is the medicine needed. 1t makes
the liver active, yitalizes the blood,
regulates the bowels and restores a
fine feeling OF energy and cheerful.
ness. Price SOC. Sold by Ringer Drug
Co. (Ady.)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26
NURSE-MAID FOR THEM
Children Keen fer Girl VINO Acknowl'
edged Herself Occasionally
coruetful

Harper's Magazine: The children
happened to be present when mother
received an applicant for the position
OF nrvsemaid.
why we're you discharged from
your last place. asked the mother
after she had ascertained, irer much
ingenuity. that the applica.t had not
voluntarily left that place.
Well, maam,' said II girl, very
frankly, ito tell the truth I sometimes
forgot to wash the child en-, ma'am." "
WhereupOn there came from the
children in chorus: "Oh mother, please
engage her.'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26

Ardmoreite want ads: the best ed
Ycrtising medium.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26

Ardmoreite want ads: the best ad.
medium.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-26

Effective 1901 a m, Wednesday,
April 25th.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-11-17

ban.. also owns a number of in, terests further up the creek, but they are not believed to be very valuable-Fairbanks Citizen.