McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-07-06
TENNESSEE
Epitome of Interest
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Ripley.-On Friday, July 6, the Lau-
derale county institute OF religious
workers win hold an all-day session at
Halls.
Tullahoma. The spring convoca-
ton of the Episcopalians of Middle
Tennessee closed very successful
two days session here.
Martins--At the regular city cleo
ton, j. r. Bruce and T. H. Carney tied
for marshal. In the run-off Bruce was
elected by seven majority.
Chattanooga.-The Tennessee hard
ware association Is to hold its an
nual convention In Chattanooga Aug.
6, 7 and 8, and large delegation is
expected.
Selmer-The First national bank
has moved into its new home on the
north side of Court avenue. The
building is very handsome one and
rs splendidly equipped.
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Milan.-The First Baptist church at
Milan has called Rev ] H, Wright of
Adairsville. Ky. to serve the pastorate
He is removing here and will take
charge the first Sunday in July.
Chattanooga. - Mrs. John Lamar
Meeks,. wife of John L. Meeks, gen
eral passenger agent of the Southern
railroad, was elected president of the
state federation Of musical clubs.
Nashville.--Capt. William ). Slater,
o Confederate veteran and former
newspaper man, died at the Soldiers
Home. He was So years old and had
been confined to his bed for about a
year.
Paris.--Stars and Stripes will be
raised over the Louisville & Nashville
railroad shops in Paris on July A, with
appropriate ceremonies. Gov. Rye is
expected to be present and deliver an
address.
Dresden.-Weakley county boys and
girls club work is progressing nicely
The 210 girls and $50 ladies of the
canning club are making great prog
ress in canning products from their
club gardens.
Nashville. VIM. F. Dunbar of Mem
phis, state commissioner of insurance,
has resigned this position and accept
ed the position of general manager of
an insurance company with headquar.
tiers in Atlanta, Ga.
Chattanooga.--Lake B. Rowlen, 22,
Q lineman for the Chattanooga rail-
way and light company. engaged in
repairing wires at the top of a pole
here met instant death when he came
in contatc with live wire.
Knoxville. Charles E. Galbreath,
Jr.. aged years, son of Charles E.
Galbreath, q real estate broker, was
drowned near Mascot on the Holstein
river, when his father, driving an au-
tomobile, lost control Of 1t and 1t
plunged into the river.
Ripley--The Ripley chapter Of the
American Red Cross Is now thorough
~ organized and down to work. A
strenuous drive for new members Is
being made, and those in charge Of
the campaign hope to run the mem
bership up to 1000 or even more.
Smithville.-Jim Caldwell and Ar
thur Redman, who were arrested by
Sheriff Pickett and his deputies while
in possession of still on Fall creek,
below the falls, were taken before
Squire Hooper, who, after hearing
proof, bound them over to circuit
court.
Morristown.-The citizens of this
and adjoining counties united in cele-
brating the one, hundredth birthday
OF Wilson Carroy Witt, the Oldest
citizen in this section, and one held
In very high esteem by everyone, who
rejoice with his that he was able to
round out the century mark.
Chattanooga. p. J. Kruesi, as presi-
dent of new company backed by
northern capital, has begun work re-
modelling the old Southern Steel
Works. where the Southern Ferro-Al-
Toys company Ii to manufacture what
~ technically known as ferro-silicon,
an alloy Of iron and silicon, used in
the manufacture Of steel.
Brownsville.--Fire which originated
In the general merchandise store OF
H. B. Sternberger, on the north side
of the square here, completely de-
stroyed two stores and an office, and
caused more than $4,000 damage to
the stock Of department store. Eight
men were slightly injured when a
plate glass window fell on them.
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Bristol. - The little two-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Mitch.
ell, Of North Holston, Va, was killed
by boy about seven years of age
with shotgun. The body of the child
was considerably mangled and death
was instantaneous.
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Newbern.-A good roads campaign
Ia to be launched in Dyer county as
soon as the farmers of the rural dis.
tricts can work the crops. Owing to
the farmers being late with work,
many good roads have been neglected
and continued rains have put the roads
in bad condition.
Chattanooga Col. T. ]. Kirk