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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

Tonic Sanders to Bessie Thompson.
John W. Atkins to Clesie Edwards.
Oscar Punk to Nellie Marlboro.
Robert Rancks to Ollie Allen.
w. n. Leatherwood to Eva G.
Hively.
O. Wilson Fowler to Lilly Hutson.
Sidney Martindale to Matte George.
S. j. Smith to Edna E. Haynes.
Everett Henson to Ethel Willis.
s. R. Robinson to Rubie Trainham,
Ralph Parmley to Gertrude Rob-
erts.
John Malone to Willie Brewer.
Robert Smith to Hosie Hill.
Stanley NJ. Rankin to Freda E. Sui.
Ivan.
Dorsey Hampley to Jennie Ray.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
$1OO Reward, Sloo

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all its stages, and
that Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional CONDITIONS
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces of the System thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease,
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing its work. The proprie-
tors have SO much faith in the curative
powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials
address,; F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

wilmer ,sr Dean In the County Court Of
Bud Dean. McNairy County. Tenn
In this cause it appearing from the
petition, which is sworn to, that Bud
Dean. the defendant, is a non resident
of the State of Tennessee, he is there
fore hereby required to appear before
the County Court of MeNairy County,
Tenn, at the Court House in Selmer,
Tenn, on the First Monday In Novem-
Der, 1917. and answer. and defend this
suit. or the same will be proceeded with
eXparte.
it is therefore ordered that puhlica-
ton be made in the McNairy County
Independent. wspaper published n
the City of Selmer, Tenn, for four con-
secutive weeks.
This the 18th day of Sept, 1917.
NOAH PRINCE,
County Court Clerk.
NJ. F. Ozier, Sol,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
In r.. Estate of E. F. Cross, De.
ceased
SUGGESTION OF INSOLVENCY
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

SUGGESTION OF INSOLVENCY
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given to the Credit
tors of the estate of Il. F. Cross, De-
cefssd 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 ALL 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 authenticate
ed on or before the First day Of Decem-
Der, 1917, next. and all claims not filed
will be forever barred.
This August Is. 1917.
Mrs. ELIZA Cross,
Administrative.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
PERSONALS

W. M. Cunningham, on Route 5
from Corinth, was here Saturday and
took year Of good reading.
Hugh Wallace and wife have been
spending few days with home folks.
He has moved his headquarters from
Haleyville, Ala, to Corintb.
Mrs. w. H. Bobbitt, of Humboldt,
came Monday to spend the week with
the family of ]. R. Adams and other
relatives.
Capt. j. W. White, of Florence,
Ala, is the guest of his daughter,
Mrs. Louis Adams, and will be here
some time, and is enjoying the fair.
c. NJ. Laughlin has his paper sent
to bis address: Private G. M. Laugh
lin, BOT Field Signal Bait, Camp Cor
don, Atlanta.
W. A. Sweat sent to our Office Sun
day two branches of cornfield beans
which would make a mess for a regi-
ment of hungry soldiers.
Henry King, who is employed in
the munition factory at Detroit,
Mich. has been visiting home people,
returning north Tuesday.
If you want the best -four for less
money try GOVERNMENT BOND,
and you will always have good bis
cults, as we'll as save money on your
purchase. Richardson & Robinson.
Capt. Jones was here Saturday,
and directed the paper to his son,
Private R. Lee Jones, Co. c, 800 M.
G Blu, Camp Gordon, Ga.
If what you buy from US pleases
you tell your friends. If it don't
please you bring it back; We don't
want your money. Richardson &
Robinson.
G. b. Maness, youngest son of G.
D. Maness, was among the last quota
Friday to 20 to camp Gordon. He
came in and subscribed for the Inde-
pendent for his wife at her home.
If you have any cotton seed or cot
ton to sell bring it to US; or il it is in
some other town we will buy and tell
you where to ship; so if you want a
good price for your crop, call us
Richardson & Robinson.
Mrs. Ola Bryant came Monday night
and will be several days with Selmer
relatives. We are glad to note that
she and Mr.. Bryant are we'll pleased
at Greenfield. But we hope to have
them with US in the near future.
We have new shoes arriving almost
daily, and because we didn't have
what you were looking for last week
us a mighty good reason that we now
have it; SO call in and look our line
over; we will get what you want
Richardson & Robinson.
FOR SALE-Grocery Store Stock
Fixtures and Buildings. On |. c. R.R
in Dyer county. This is a snap fol
someone not one dollars worth Of
hard stock. Have other business
Apply to 7. ]. Thornton, Fowlkes
Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
TO The Public:

My wife, Mrs. Minnie Williamson
having left my home without cause OF
excuse, notice is hereby given that
will not be responsible for any acts OF
contracts of the said Minnie William.
8 n for board, clothing, necessaries,
or otherwise. This October End, 1917.
d J. B. WILLIAMSON.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
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.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Estray Mule

One black mule, weight about 300,
about S years old. was found in my
field about Sept. %. Owner can have
same by paying for this notice and
charges. D. c. GRIswELL,
McNairy, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Harness & SaddIery

All kinds Of new and repair
work in leather, including shoes
and rubber heels, put up in first
class manner. We solicit your
patronage.
Successor to W. H. Thompson,
at his old stand.
Luther PugI,.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
One Dollar Reward

For strayed COW, deep red. spot in
face. mulley, springing, fresh soon,
and heifer yearling, pale red.
DICK LIPFORD,
Finger, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
Milk Cows For Sale

We offer few fine young milk
cows with young calves, at $65 tc
S75 each; cash or terms.
SOUTHERN FARM CooNHoUND KEN
NELs, j. E, Williams, Mgr.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12

M. F, Ozier and ], R. Tillman, two
of Henderson's live boys, took in the
fair Thursday, and stirred up things
lively.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
For Sale

Groom Residence for sale in town
of Selmer: conveniently located. APP
ply at this Office.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
SAND BOX
FAIR FRIVOLITIES

for best rider, With Joe johnston
a close second. ......... The negro
band from Jackson made fine
music during the fair ........Field-
ing Beard was the first at the
fair Tuesday, and will be the last
Friday when the curtain falls.....
The blue went to Bill Burns
for mule colt. The .:iddies
were not so numerous Tuesday,
as the morning was too frosty.
.....Oh! you hambergers; you did
a thriving business. .............T The
chief aggregation of shows did
not arrive until Tuesday morn
ing, and were not all up until
Tuesday night. ..... The dust was
the most evident and freest thing
at the fair ........Corn by the cart
load was on display. with Clem's
whole crop........ The feature of
the afternoon of Tuesday was
free-for-all pace by four horses
with records Of 2:l2... ..Old Plan
tation and other stunts were held
in a big tent west of the amphi-
theater. The county trot
should have included running as
we'll, as one of the horses did
that trick beautifully. That
trapeze free performance was
good. They pulled off a number
of striking stunts. .......T The mule
race was a dog fall-we mean
one mule fell. When the band
began to play Wednesday morn
ing Hugh Warren and Bill Reed
er's feet begsn to pat on the side
walk........ Coleman was missed
at the fair Tuesday, but Hagen
bach & Wallace caught him at
Corinth. ........T The dust between
the bridge and gate was 6 inches
deep and still going............The
shows and catch pennies were all
in full blast Wednesday morning;
the .merry-go-round and Ferris
wheel included...... That was a
good mule race if one of the long
ears had not tumbled on his head
while en- route to the string. 49,.
The display in canned goods was
as perfect as it is possible to do
the art Of canning. There are
four contestants for the agricul-
tura! display of a dozen products
of the soil. 49,. As we go to press
Thursday morning we cannot
give the good things for Thurs
day and Friday......Th only Joe
Johnston in captivity with a
string of 8 horses and all A L..
......Allen, of Selma, Ala, had
two fine goers Mr.. Moore,
of Newborn, Tenn, held the rib
bons of the noted trotter DR..
Armstrong. ...........Dr. Foust, Of
Middleton, had one trotter........
G. H. McLenden, Of ICONS, ex-
hibited a fine saddle stallion. 49,.
The display of young horses and
mules was considered the best
ever shown in the county..........
Hogs, cattle, sheep, etc., were
lamentably short. Sheriff
Jopling and Marshal Curry cap
tured a grip thrown from the
train Tuesday night containing 8
quarts of joe Joe. Alderman
Flake Humphrey was taken in
when he grabbed the grip. .......-
Bill Burns was on hand doing
his bit in helping the fair ........
The first exhibition of the Old
Plantation was Wednesday morn.
ing and with a packed tent. II
was a good show.
Nonresident Notice
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-12
To Red Cross Subscribers:

All pledges to the American Red Cross War
Fund were due Oct. /, 1917 If you have
not paid your subscription il full, please do
so at once. Send check to V. H. Morris,
Treas, Selmer, Tenn.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-24
TROY TRA|[ERS
 REVOLUT|ON|zE
 RUCK|NDUSTRY

A wonderful change is now being made in the motor truck world through the use of the Troy trailer This is not quite so evident in the state of Arizona as it is in other states. This is substantiated by such firms as the Victor Talking Machine company sending in recorder for fif- teen Troy trailers, Packard Motor Car company a recorder of five Troy trail- CTS, United States government forty two, and many others too numerous to count This is the best assurance It takes the place of another truck and many times where conditions are good it takes the place of the trucks. The Troy Wagon Works company l is now running day and night to keer i up with orders. but no part is hur- ried. and is given the most rigid in- i spection before being assembled. The i Troy trailer is built according tC motor truck standard and really is q motor truck without the engine. The wheels are best second growth i hickory with patented interlockina spokes which is the best construction for the dry Arizona climate; mangae- nese steel springs and best treated SOllu manganese SleeI axe IOTSiHSS i Troy wheels. aXles, spindles. materials shackles, bolts, spring dimensions, ar, all made in strict accordance with th' approved practice of the American So ciety of Automobile Engineers.
 s. A. E. bolts with castellated nut and split cotters are used exclusively
 Every nut is on to stay. No joint swil come loose. Nothing anywhere on
 Troy trailer can come loose or rattle
 Long usage and hard service canno affect the quiet smooth running of
 Troy trailer.
 The cushioned draw-bar and draf
 of frame makes an easy, steady pu
 on truck motor when starting.
 When a motor truck salesman
 asked what he thinks is the bes
 trailer to use with the truck he rep
 resents, he invariably says Troy" a he knows it to be the easiest rollin
 trailer on the market.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-24
|. M. |. TRUCK HAS NUMBER IT
 G0OD FEATURES

Contrary to the impression given by motor truck company that so per cent of the load is carried on the axle of other trucks. the worm drive as used in the G. M c. truck has full floating rear axle which has no other duty than driving the truck, the weight of the machi being carried by the axle housing which is made to carry very easily 100 per cent of an overload. The over-Zeal on the part of many motor truck salesmen in selling. their product gives them an opportunity to make statements to a prospect who when sold expects everything in performance and service that the salesman has told him, and is very much disappointed when he does not get 1t.
 A full stock of parts is carried for G. M. C. trucks in Phoenix, and serv- ice is considered before sales. as a satisfied customer is an asset to any firm selling motor trucks.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-24
SUCCESSFUL MAR STILL DEPENDS ON
 TRAINED SOLDIER

There is nothing in the develop ments of the war to indicate that it has become any more deadly in pro portion to the numbers engaged or that the general basic principles underlying the conduct of war have been modified, says Major General Leonard Wood in Golfers. Where contending armies are intrenched over long fronts, we find mining, bombing, the use of hand grenades machine guns in vast num- bers, immense amounts of artillery. gas, liquid fire and other means of de- fense and offense.
 In other areas, where mobility is re- Cuired, we find the everyday, long fla miliar conduct of war in full and nor nal operation. Of course, cavalry is not used mounted where interlocking | lines have dug in, but that does not 1 indicate that it will not be used where the ordinary condition of war prevail. which means in the great majority of l instances.
 On the whole, while we see many new things, we do not find any new princi- pies. The mans chance today is really i better than it was in the days of the | INplIIstu ltSlOI WIlen lie Udu to meet foot to foot and breast to breast well equipped and well trained individual antagonists The guns have a longer range and the explosives have greater power. On the other hand, the troops
 are more dispersed and fighting at greater distances, and except in eX-
 ceptional instances it can be safely said that the loss of life in proportion to the number engaged is in no way
 heavier than in the days when Fred
 erick the Greats rapid firing, highly
 trained troops met the enemy
 Success in war. with all it's mechan-
 ical ingenuity, still depends upon the
 well trained, well disciplined, well
 equipped and well led soldier, and not
 upon the possession in the hands of undisciplned and untrained men of cer-
 tain devices or inventions All of these
 new or modified implements of war are of little value except in the hands of trained and skilled men.
 It is particularly important in this country that we should not be swept off our feet by the reports or recon , mendations of observers in any single
 area, especially those in the areas , where the campaign has settled dowr
 to operations which are really those O
 siege. The real lesson of the war i. {, organized preparedness. By this Q mean that organization of all the re
 sources of a nation and the recogni
 tion ofthe fact that the fighting lin, 6 is relatively small part of the com potent force, using the word as applied II to all who are connected directly witt a the conduct of war or the preparation ,. of munitions and supplies of variou f kinds
 a Modern organization means the con
 centration of the best intelligence. tn t maximum energy and the largest pos Il sible proportion of the resources of
 nation for the accomplishment of it S object.
 If O
Arizona republican., 1917-06-24
NEW JORDAN "S|XTY' SPORT ROADSTER MAX U |1S DEBUT
 0N AUTO MARKET PAST WEEK

One of the snappiest sport models ever offered the public made its debut this week when the Jordan Motor Car company of Cleveland announced that it was ready to make deliveries of it's new Sixty Sport Roadster. Some of these new models are expected by the Babbitt- Poison company local rer~0 sentative. 'siaAf
 Like all other Jordan models, ,-,, new roadster differs from the rank and file Those who have seen it declare it to be just about three jumps ahead of any other car in it's price class
 It is finished in three flashing colors that make it absolutely distinctive among other cars on the street A Mercedes" red for the young fellow who is always going somewhere with somebody he likes pretty well. A Liberty" blue for the busy man of affairs to whom a light, snappy, quick getaway car is a necessity. "Briar- cliff green, fOrthe who likes a get up-and-go atmosphere in her car for busy mornings, and the holiday sport appearance for leisurely afternoons.
 The new Jordan roadster is 200 pounds lighter than the previous model
  steel springs The rear springs are 5G inches long.
 It is geared 1 1-12 to 1 and on num- erous road tests has done better thar 60 miles an hour without coaxing
 In designing the car special attention was given to the body lines so that from whatever angle you view it, the effect is the same--a low, rakish com binatiOn of curves from stem to stern
 The line from the motometer tt cowl is straight. Then it drops grace fully back to the deck and recede gradually from the point on toward th tire carrier
 The seat cushion is ten inches thicl and twenty-One inches deep and rest directly on the floor. The full widtl of the seat measures forty-four inches From the toe board to the back of tn seat is orty-eight inches while al eight inch space interveneS betwee the steering wheel and the seat cushion
 The top is low and sporty with tn curtains so arranged as to afford broad, unobstructed vision. From tn tip of the top down to the top of tn door. measures only twentv-nine inche. A large curtain pocket within the to carries the curtains flat when not i use
 The steering pillar is adjustable b one-haf inch at the bracket, giving range of one inch at the seat. A ii of four inches from the front of tn seat to the rear gives just the prope angle for driving comfort
 The rear deck covers a storae space forty-five by forty-one inche while the deck cover locks at both col ners and is equipped with rubbt bumpers and holder to sustain il position when raised. Ample storag space is provided for four suit case in addition to the tool kit
 The doors are twenty-thr inche wide by nineteen inches high, while tn tip of the rear fender IS low-onl 16A inches from the ground. Even tt
Arizona republican., 1917-06-24
VALLEY RAVCHERS
 TAKE KINDLY ID
 SAMSON TRACTORS

The ranchers of the Salt River valley and vicinity are great boosters for the Samson Sieve Grip Tractor. A great many of the tractors have been work ing m this section for several months past and have proven themselves in valuable in blowing and preparing land.
 At his tune when the government is continually encouraging ranchers and farmers everywhere to increase their acreage-the tractor has proven the only so,ution for extensive work-they work all the time and never tire. Ev- cry rancher should investigate the Sieve Grip Tractor-and see the work that it is possible to do with this pow erful machine.
 A few of the ranchers in this vicinity i who have purchased Samson Sieve Grip l Tractors. are: A $. F'rankenburg, Tenn l pc. Ariz; J. R. Norton. Phoenix, James Johnson, Lehi, W. R. Blackmer, Buck i eye Russian Colony, Glendale; John i Birche,t Tempe; Grant Jones, Tempe;
 Dr. D. L. Connor. Phoenix; Wallace
 Miller, Tempe; F. H. Parker. Phoenix;
 Rabbit and Cowden Brothers Cashion; 1 Pioneer Cattle and Commission com pany Casa Grande: Bi~ A. Pa1"N a' tee: Fred H. Eberhart, Casa Grande; K Fl. Fields, Buckeye; Miner bus. A. ,.c4A- eye In fact you will find the Samson at work on a large number of the pro- gressve ranches in this section.
 The Whyman Machinery Sales com pany of 130 North Central avenue are
 selling the Samson Tractor and will be
 glad to show anybody, one of these ma chimes at work.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-24

wheel or rim carrier is tilted at a graceful angle
 This new Jordan creation is an nounced as 'one of the most exclusive or It's kind ever offered and as the plans Of the company call for a com paratlvely small production on these models, 1t will remain exclusive this year and for years to come"
Arizona republican., 1917-06-24

Do not wait till Jumorrow-Phone that WANT AID to The Republican office now. and get your wish fulfilled
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-02

declared yesterday that IL war wers
declared with Germany the United
states Navy would be unable to cope
with submarines that Germany could
send across the Atlantic. A blockade
or the eastern ports more effective
than that Great Britain has estab-
lished about Germany would be en-
tirely possible, he said.
Small Vessels the Navy's Need
The weakness of the United States
Navy with respect to dreadnaughts and
pattlecruisers would not prove the
greatest handicap to this country in
the early stages of war, according
to the authority quoted. The short
comings of the navy that would cost
the county dearest would be the lack
or sufficient number of small Ves-
sells, such as torpedo boats, torpedo
boat destroyers and similar craft.
Only with vast number of these
little warships, he declares, could a
submarine blockade be effectively
combated. Lacking them, the United
States would face critical situation,
Its shipping would be literally at the
mercy of the U-boats.
The so-called mosquito fleet" of
privately owned motor boats might,
perhaps, be of some use in trapping
submarines with the aid of nets, but
in general the defenses of the United
States against q submarine blockade
are so negligible as to leave the coun-
try practically helpless, in the view
of this naval expert.
British Fleet a Protection
The most effective protection the
United States has to guard it from the
great dreadnaughts and battlecruisers
of the German navy, in case of war, is
not the American navy, but the British
navy, according to the authority in
question AS long as the fleets of
Great Britain are undefeated there is
no chance of the big German warships
crossing the ocean to assail our shores.
But If the vaunted British naval power
should fail in a great sea engagement
or series of them the German fleets
would be free to engage the American
navy-and with good chance of sue
cess.
1T is entirely within the bounds of
possibility for the British navy to be
defeated" declared the naval expert.
You may call it, If you like, a remote
chance. But, in the opinion of naval
men, it might happen. And, if the
Germans were able to defeat the Brit
ish navy, they would make short
work OF our fleets. That would be their
next step. And, once our battIeships
were disposed of, our entire coast
would be at their mercy"
In the opinion of this expert Japan.
in spite of her connection with the
entente allies. would be eager for a
favorable opportunity to attack the
United States on the Pacific Coast.