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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Gravelf,ill

While on his way to Ramer Thurs
day morning, c. D. Haddock's mule
became frightened and ran away with
him, throwing him from his buggy
against a tree, bursting his skull,
which resulted in his death few
hours later. His remains were laid to
rest 10 Gravelhill cemetery Friday
evening. Rev, Garmack conducting
tie services. A large crowd Of SYM
pathizing relatives and friends paid
their last respects to one who was
loved and respected by all who knew
him. He was about so years old and
a member Of the Baptist church at
this place. His sudden and uuex-
pacted death cast gloom over the
entire community. He is survived by
wife and seven children. who have
our deepest sympathy in this sad hour
of bereavement.
The picnic at this place was well
attended, considering the circum-
stances. and the speaches delivered
BY different ones we're highly appre-
appreciated, especially the one by
Terry Alternately. which brought tears
to the mothers Of our boys. who will
soon 60 to the battlefalds to fight for
liberty. He also gave US short
practical talk on good roads, which
was erioyel by many. Officers were
elected for the ensuing year for the
county rally to be held at Selmer, as
follows: President, j. B. Higgins;
Secretary, ]. r. Burks.
The Primitive Baptists are holding
meeting here this week. Several
from distance are in attendance.
Homer Huggins is having his first
experience as hired hand, having
gone to Cypress Tank to drive team
for Ruff Gayean.
Several Of our citizens went tt
Sslmer Monday night to attend The
road meeting.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Notice to Mill. Elevator and
Other Grain Men

A number Of special food conserya-
ton inspectors have been commissioned
BY this department. They viii visit all
mills. elevators and other places where
food stufs are kept stored. ! trust that
YOU will cooperate with them in every
way.
Each Of these Inspectors will carry a
commission from this department printed
on a card and bearing the signature o.
GOyenor Tom C. Rye. Hon. Rutledse
Smith. Chairman State Council o.
Defense and the State Fire Prevention
Commissioner.
On the reverse SIDE Of each Of thest
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Free Trip TO Tri.Statc Fair

Those who desire to visit the Tri-
State Fair at Memphis week of Sept,
"a will be pleased to learn that the
Southern Woman's Magazine is pay
ing the entire expenses of those who
wish to attend and who will give them
a few hours work.
This offer includes railroad fare,
meals and hotel expenses for three
day visit, and all necessary expenses,
This party will visit the fair Wednes.
day. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26-
27 %. Those desiring to be guests
of the magazine may secure full par.
ticulars by addressing the Southern
Woman's Magazine, Nashville, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Serial Name
No.
258 Leander Robertson
1895 Carl Forest Majors
$50 Vandy Lee Tedford
546 Terry Everett Naylor
l28 Gee lsbell
1897 Leonard Sheffield
6l6 John Thomas Price
692 T. B. Rushing
900 Joseph Eugene Reid
437 Willie Bob Burkett
1924 Lawrence Claude Lain
43 Archie McCullar
l274 Oscar Cleveland Baker
1914 Leander Barnhill
|sll78 George Emmett Bullman
5l4 Tandy Van Buren, Young
433 Robert Lee Jones
l045 Joshua Elton Easley
1881 Robert Green
1877 Willie Thomas
I4O John William Mcintyre
o52 Robert Cross Davis
927 Corbet Fl. Lutuell
1872 Dwight L. Maxedon
|ll46 George HarIle English
600 Elmer Wren
III Grover Cleveland Dillon
772 Carl Eber Harrison
721 Lloyd Lea Carroll
1856 Rufus Sanford Barnes
280 Edwin Cunningham
1892 William Allen Bryant
757 Kenneth Elan
737 Olan Chambers
1900 Joseph Roscoe Wilmeth
|1l48 Paul Jones Williams
905 Robert Murray Johnson
933 Walter c. Clemon
1888 Asa Marsdonald Sandefer
lila William Carlos PUNK
1884 Wilbert PUNK
STA Luther Marvin Jordan
81 Anie Kirk
527 Odus Hayre
$40 Isaac Clarence Weaver
ll4l Oscar Hurst
493 William Arthur Boyd
34l Robert L. Simpson
353 John LAME Reeder
go William Thurman Tanner
800 Marvin Lee Jones
57l Ethel Earl Burks
679 John Wesley McAfee
II Jim Murphy
6 Madison Murphy
664 Ben L. Howard
957 James Haynes
1921 Richard Mckinley McCaskdl
III Henry Andrew Moore
1856 Roy Roderic Prather
386 Lemuel Arthur Bowers
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

Roogh Lumber, Framing. Boxing
Well Curbing, Fencing, etc., at rea
soDable prices. Can fill any sized bill
on short notice.
SOUTHERN FARM CohINISsARY,
at Rose Creek.
P. 0. Address: Selmer, R. l.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
NASHVILLE, TENN.


LOCAL BOARDS
making application from draft parties hereby notified
that adavs detailed the facts which they rely
The Board will take consideration such facts deter
and will be governed BY regard
conclusions Of law Of opinion.
Each will determined by peculiar
surrounding which the affidavit Of
applicant and also supported detail by the adavs
TOM c. RYE Governor
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Form No. 02 Prepared For the Provost Marshal General

List Of Names Of whose Registration cards the possession Of
this Local Board the Order Of their Liability for military determined
BY this Local Board Required By the Rules and Regulations and beng the
SECOND CALL for Physical Examination made by the LOCAL BOARD
FOR McNARY COUNTY TENNESSEE at Selmer Tenn, made
August 49, 1917 for the Appearance for such Physical Examination
AUGUST l8, 1917
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

cards will appear the photograph Of the
proper holder Of the card.
would suggest that you admit to
your premises no person claiming to be
such an Inspector unless he is able to
produce one Of these commissions and
Salty you that he is the proper holder
Of the same.
Very truly yours,
ED. M. GlLl+ENWATERS
State Fire Prevention Commissioner
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
Study Veterinary Medicine

One of tie most popular professions
of the day. Greater demand for
qualified veterinarians than ever be.
fore. We make a speciality of pre-.
pairing students for the southern
practice. Write for literature.
ARKANSAS VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Fayetteville, Ark.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
No. 666

This 10 9 prescription prepared especially
for MALARIA or cHlLLS q FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
il taken then as tonic the Fever will not
return. II acts on the liver better than
Csiomsl and does not eriPe or sieken. 2se
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
RUB=MY-FlSM

Will cure Ri,eumatism, Neu-
ralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Collie
Sprains. Bruises, GUS, Burns. Old
Sores. letter. Ring Worm, Ec-
zema, etc. Antiseptic Anodyne,
used internally or externally. 25c
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17

The and foregoing 90 names persons whose
cards the possession Of this Local Board the order of
liability for military determined BY this Local Board required by the
Rules and Regulations and they the said persons whose
hereby called the Office Of the Local Board for May County
Tenn, Semer for Physical Examination Saturday August 49, 1917
o'clock A. M. This August l3 1917.
LOCAL BOARD FOR THE COUNTY OF McNAIRY, STATE OF
TENN. SELMER, TENNESSEE
By P. H. TFIRASEIER, Chairman.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-17
LIST OF PERSONS CALLED INTO THE SERVICE OF THE
UNITED STATES NOT EXEMPTED OR DISCHARGED

TO THE DISTRICT BOARD For the Western District the State Of
Tennessee, Federal Bulhng Memphis Tennessee
Local Board for the County Of MNy State of Seme Tennessee
hereby C the District Board For the Western District the State Of
Tennessee Federal Building Memphis Tenn the following list
addresses Of who have been duly and legally called for the military
Evening star., 1917-01-15
DIAMOND EARRINGS STOLEN.
Mrs. Nellie Pergantes Loses Jewels
Worth $3OO-Other Robberies.

Mrs. Nellie Pergantes. 739 18th street.
reported to the police the loss of
pair of diamond earrings worth $500.
She said she left the earrings on a
counter in store near 9th and F
streets, and when she returned for
them she discovered they had been
taken.
Burglars last night visited the laun-
dry of Quong Sing. 601 street; Gained
entrance by forcing open the front
door. and stole wrench worth 90
cents. Quong left no money in his
cash drawer when he went away yes
terday afternoon, remembering rob
berry committed at the laundry of
friend a week ago.
other robberies were reported as fol-
lows:
Joseph Donnelly. 1921 street south
west. overcoat worth $1J.
George A. Williams. 1913 Connecti-
cut avenue. small savings bank con-
tanning between $40 and S1-.
jackson w. Ross. 1116 9th street,
overcoat. handbag. pair of snectacies.
So cents and several car tickets.
Evening star., 1917-01-15
BUILT ROAD DURING WAR.
Ccnfederates Coming Here to Travel
Over Railway They Constructed.

Over a stretch of railroad forty
eight miles long, built by them as Con-
federate soldiers, and which has been
one of the most permanent monuments
of the efficiency of Confederate en-
gineers. some of the veterans will
travel in coming to Washing on, for the
Confederate Veterans reunion. May IS
to June 2.
This is the line between Greensboro.
y. c. and Danville, Va, now a part
of the Southern's Atlanta-W ashington
line. In the. early days Of the war
there was no railroad connecting Rich
mond and Danville with the North Car
olina system of railroads. The Con-
federae authorities saw the strategic
value of such a line. The necessary
rail was procured by tearing up other
roads. and when at the close of the war
the line was confiscated by the United
States as one Of the assets of the Con-
federacy there was prolonged litiga-
tion before the Richmond and Danville
secured undisputed title.
Since the Southern railway under
took its extensive improvem ent program
this entire line has been double
tracked. but very few changes were
found necessary in the location as
determined by the wartime engineers
Evening star., 1917-01-15
ing to it's abolition, and resultant
change to the income tax method.
Regarded as ..Necessary and Just"

change to the income tax method.
Regarded as Necessary and Just
Prof Bullock remarks in this article
that while taxation can hardly be ex-
pected to be popular. it can be respect
ed as necessary and just. The old law
relating to intangible property was nell
ther Of these things and was entitled
to little respect
1T is interesting to observe that the
foregoing statement was made after
years Of actual experience, in an at
tempt to enforce the law, and after
many amendments had been enacted
exempting various classes OF Intangible
personal property from it's scope
THE foregoing would seem to lead 10
the conclusion that any form OF tax on
intangible property is unjust and difncult
to enforce, and that a tax on this class
Of property could be reached in another
way. namely. by the taxation OF incomes
and inheritanceS. 1nasmuch as the Dill
under consideration provides for a com
mittee to study the tax laws of the Dis
trict of Columbia. the Commissioners
only recommend at this time that the
most Objectionable features in the bill be
eliminated. which may be ACCOMPLISHED
9. page 8. before the word corporation
the words banks and and insert at the
end of line is. page 3, the words and
provided further. that all mortgages or
deeds of trust on real estate in the Dis
trict Of Columbia shall not be liable to
any tax under the provisions of this
act"
Evening star., 1917-01-15

YOU WILL ADMIT THAT yOU SHOULD SAVE:
then why not begin in the SAITH series OF
the Home Building Association Payments, Si-oo
per month share. II hns never paid less than
: per cent. is under the supervision OF the l.. .
coatroller Of currency. and since 1888 has been
ave. W. X. D.. Clarghtou, president; W. y
Galiiher and A. y. Taylor. vice presidents j. VI
Woodward. secretary; Edward $. Wescott. treas
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCk-
holders of w r Galliher & Bro. (fnc.). for the
election OF trustees for thu ensuing year and Tor
the transaction of such other business as may
properly come before said meeting, viii be held
st the Office of the corporation. corner 18th and
streets northwest Washington. ID. C.. at $3.50
pm. January Is 1917.
THOMAS P. RAIL-. Secretary.
EGGS, zoe DOZEN.
Absolutely fresh s. G. W. Leghorn EGGS care
fully selected for invaldS: laid day before delivery
MISS STEVENS (in store),
9os 18th |'
THE ANNUAL MEETING VI THE STOCk-
holders of the American Security and Trust
Company for the election of directors for the
ensuing year. the presents tion of the annual re-
port and for the transaction OF such other busi-
may properly come before them. Will De
held at the office OF the Company Tuesday.
January ID. 1917. at L. o'clock noon, and the
polls will be open until I Is O'Clock pin.
dividend Of per cent on its capital stock OF
50. 600. 900. payable January IL. 1917, 10 the
stockholders OF record at the close of business
December 81. 1915. C. j. BELL,
JAMES F. HOOD. President
GOVERNMENT sTENOGRAPHERs ENCEP
tional opportunity TO purchase stenographic and
duplicating business: established over 10 years;
excellent location complete equipment; good rea-
son for selling. Address Rox 2S.,-M. Star once
Evening star., 1917-01-15
Quote Views of Experts.

Concerning the Justice of a tax on
intangible personal property. it may
be said that experts on taxation are
generally agreed as to the impossibility
of fair equalization and thorough
made in 1897 to Gov Griggs OF New
Jersey. it is stated that in New Jersey,
as in other states. the only ones who
now pay honest taxes on personal prop
erty are the estates of decedents. widows
and orphans. idiots and lunatics.
Another source states that after
the tax officers have done their best,
the largest part of personal property
must be assessed by the owners them
selves, If 1t is assessed at all. and ex-
will do this honestly. Those who do
give the assessor a full and fair ac-
count of all their personal property are
regarded as good -natured oddities.
In addition to this 1t may be said
that revenue by such a method is mot
needed. as 1t can be raised with greater
equity in other directions
Coming to still more recent expert
ences, 1t is interesting to note the fact
that after years of honest attempts
to tax intangible personal property the
state OF Massachusetts has by legisla-
tion abolished that particular form of
taxation and substituted in lieu there
of a state tax upon income. based on
the lines OF the federal income tax, at
the same time retaining the tax upon
general property and tangible personal
property with certain exceptions and
exemptions, SO as to avoid the feature
Of double taxation of any class or
classes of property.
Prof Charles J. Bullock, chairman
of the department OF economics Of Har-
ward University. who is regarded as one
OF the most able tax experts in this
country, both from a practical and the
oretical viewpoint. has written an arti-
Gle dealing with the whole subject OF
practical working of the intangible
personal tax law. and the reasons lead
Evening star., 1917-01-15
What Amount to Buy

What Amount to Buy
4 This will depend on the amount
of money you can set aside every
month.
I Bonds are in denominations of
$4,000, $500.00 or 100000.
First Payment
I If you have $4,000 you can ar
range to buy a $4,000 bond at once.
We will lend you the balance of
$4,000, for which you sign COL
lateral note, leaving the bond as
security until the note is paid.
Monthly Payments
T The balance may be paid in con-
venient sums, that is to say, $500,
$1,000, $4,000 or more every
month, according to the size of
your purchase.
What Bonds to Buy
4 Only high-grade, nonspeculative
bonds will be accepted by us. The
bonds must be well secured and
have a ready market.
T We do not guarantee the bonds,
but we will lend our assistance and
give you such information as is
available to help you in your selec-
ton.
Evening star., 1917-01-15
China to Build 3oo-Mile Railway.

PEKING. January 1.-THE Chinese
government has contracted with the
Siems-Carey Company of St. Paul for
the construction of an additional zoo
miles of railways The line is to run
from Chowkiakow, in Honan province,
through Nanyangfu to Siangyanfu in
Hupep province. The work has been
begun by surveyors.
Evening star., 1917-01-15
U. s. s. MILWAUKEE, A WRECK.
Experts Say That Cruiser Cannot Be
Saved.

EUREKA. Cal. January 15.-The hun
of the cruiser Milwaukee. which went
aground SATURDAY. and from which all
hands were safely brought ashore, was
digging itself deeper into the sand to-
day. Experts who have surveyed the
cruiser declare her hopeless wreck.
Admiral William b. caperton. in com
mand Of the Pacific fleet. is expected
TO arrive tomorrow on the flagship San
Diego and take charge of the situation
Evening star., 1917-01-15
Body Found in Botanic Garden.

Special Policemen James Warren and
George Lawson yesterday morning
found the unidentified body of col
ored woman in Botanic Garden The
body was partly hidden from view by
shrubbery 1t is thought death result
ed from exposure. The body was taken
to the morgue.
Evening star., 1917-01-15
Lighthouse inspectors Meet.

Lighthouse inspectors from all parts
of the country opened three or four
day conference In the ONCE of George
r. Putnam, commissioner OF light
houses. at the Department Of Commerce
this morning. The conference is an an
nnal affair. and Will be devoted to the
routine business of the lighthouse serv-
Evening star., 1917-01-15
Text of Commissioners Report.

Their report in full Is as follows:
This measure is designed to supersede
the present law for the assessment of in
tangible property. Section II of the Dis
trict of Columbia appropriation act, ap-
proved September /. 1916, provides for
the assessment Of moneys and credits,
thus placing an additional assessment on
banks and building associations, the other
assessment being made by the personal
tax law. approved July l. 1902. 1t is
corporations, limited partnerships and
joint stock associations within the Dit
trict of Columbia shall not be required TO
pay any further tax on mortgages. bonds
and other securities. 1t is tne judgment
of the Commissioners that the relief pro-
posed in this direction is just and equi-
table.
Tine personal tax law of July /. 1902,
taxing banks and trust companies s per
centum of their gross earnings, which
is greater than a similar tax in most
states, and also greater than the tax
here on public utilities, would seem to
be sufficient without tax on bank ball
ances and individual holdings of stock.
This act further taxed public service
and quasi public service corporations
in an amount high enough to make it
unnecessary to tax individual holders
of stock. The tax on mortgages and
deeds of trust on real estate ultimately
bears upon the borrower. and is a
burden to those buying small homes.
Taxes on loans can be and are easily
shifted to the borrower. with the result
that the mortgagor pays on both the
Commissioners believe that there is
even better reason for the exemption
of mortgages than for the exemption
of bank deposits.
Evening star., 1917-01-15
Your Profit

4 The rate of interest received by
you and rate of interest paid by
you being the same, your profit is
about 5% on every dollar invested
from the dates payments are made.
t This plan is intended to encour-
age and assist people to save. It is
open to any one-father, mother,
son or daughter.
t 1t is not necessary to be a deposi-
tor of the bank in order to get the
benefit of it.
Evening star., 1917-01-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS
OF THE MUTUAL PRorECrloN FIRE N.
sURANGE COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT VI
COLUMBIA. for the election of nine t9l
trustees TO the ensuing year. will be held
the ofsce OF the company. 1888 street
northwest. on MONDAY. JANUARY -. 1871.
Polls oper from 10 am TO pm The follow
ing i< n report Of the operations of the company:
Amount OF insurance 81 096. $40. 90
m" ccmnapv. pv.,' ~ %, ,45o.s9
Cash on hand Northumberland. 1,2f5.s5
,nrton city real estate. 3o.f75.oo
LOSSES by fire. paid during the year 91S.Co
Dividends paid to policy holders dur
tnS the year o.9.'o
WILLIAM A. JOHNSON. Secretary.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders Of the HOME PLATE GLASS INSCK-
ANCE COMPANY OF THE CITY OF WASH
INGT0N for the election of trustees will be held
ct the Office Of he company, No. 91S st. NV,
National Union building. on Wednesday. January
IL. 1917. at las O'Clock pm. Polls open from
to $50 o'clock pm.
Philip F. LARNER. Secretary.
Evening star., 1917-01-15
Interest You Pay

I AS we advance part of the money
with which you buy your bond, you
will pay us interest on your loan, at
the same rate as the, interest on
your bond; that is to say, if the
bond yields $50, the rate on our
loan will be 90.
Evening star., 1917-01-15

George Biltmeyer. sixty-hve, presi-
dent OF the Biltmeyer & Small Conn
psny, one OF the first firms to build rail-
road cars in this country, died sudden
ly at York. Pa. from heart trouble.
Evening star., 1917-01-15
FAVOR SUBSTITUTE
FOR INTANGIBLE TAX
District Commissioners Urge
Sterling Bill for Assessing
Incsndes and Inheritances.
SOME CHANGES SUGGESTED

A tax on incomes and inheritances in
place OF a tax on intangible property.
as recently provided by Congress for
the District of Columbia, is suggested
by the District Commissioners in re-
port to Congress today. recommending
important changes in the Sterling bill
to amend the existing intangible tax
law
The BILL say the Commissioners. pro-
poses just and equitable relief in pro-
viding that corporations. limited part
nerships and joint stock associations
shall not be required TO pay any
further tax on mortgages. bonds and
other securities.
Inasmuch as it provides for a COM
mittee to study the tax laws of the
District the Commissioners assert that
the only recommendations which they
will make at this time are for the elm
ination from the bill of certain objec-
tionable features. which are enum-
Grated in the report, and the provision
that all mortgages or. deeds of trust
on real estate shall not be liable to
any tax under the law.
The Commissioners set forth at length
their reasons for opposing any form OF
intangible tax and refer to a report made
to the Governor of New Jersy in 1897, in
which it was stated that the only ones
who NOW .pay--honest taxes on personal
property are the estates of decedents.
widows and orphans, idiots and lunatics."
Evening star., 1917-01-15
Interest You Receive

I All interest on the bonds belongs
to you. You get the coupons as
they become due, twice year. Sc
curities of the class we have in
mind pay about so per annum.
Evening star., 1917-01-15
HOW TO BUY BONDS ON OUR
PARTIAL PAYMENT PLAN

We offer plan by which become
of strictly railroad public utility bonds
paying for same in monthly of $500 or more
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-28
SHELL-SHOCK CURE
FOUND IN COLOR

London. Dec. 27.-The psychology
or color has been demonstrated as "a
cure FOR certain cases Of shell-shock
and neurological diseases In the Me-
Caui hospital for omcers here this
week.
The most erlcaetous coloring idea
is that which impresses upon the sub
conscious being ~ the patient "a sense
~ the delights OF Aprtugtime
CHEEKY, yellow walls armament
hlue ceilings. Iudleious use Of the VIC
let ray. POWERED coverlets ON the beds
and certain select perfumes waiting
through the ward have been produt-
ms marvellous effects The colors
blend into invnable shades which
compel the patient Go lei his mind
rest with pleasure ON the beauty Of
color surrounding him and the e~cstacy
left perfume aaaalltaA his sense or
Amvtl
Despite several scurlaua cases en-
tered ut this hospital tha cures $50
TAR are 100 per cent