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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-07-27
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Cd McCullar No. 1924 Chancery
VS.. Court, Selmer.
,onie McCullar. Tennessee
In this cause it appearing from the
IL, which is sworn to, that the defend
it, ROME McCullar, is nonresident
the State of Tennessee, and a resi-
dent of the State of Missouri, so that
the ordinary process of law cannot be
served on her, it is therefore ordered
that the said ROME McCullar appear
before the Chancery Court of McNairy
County, Tennessee, at the Court House
in Selmer, Tenn, the First Monday in
September, 1917, and make defense to
the bill filed herein, or the allegations
in same will be taken for confessed
and the cause proceeded with exparte.
1t is further ordered that a copy of
this notice be published for Four con-
secutive weeks in the McNairy County
Independent. q newspaper published at
Selmer, Tenn.
This July %, 1917.
o. V. ERWIN, C. & M.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-07-27
GravelhiII

The heaviest rain fell here Monday
that has fallen for years greatly
damaging crops and land by washing
and OVERLOOKING. The water was
never higher in the history of the
writer. Crops were doing their best
and prospects were never more en-
couraging up to the food. We hope
the damage is not SO great as some
think. 1t is an easy matter to over
estimate the damage if you don't stay
out Of the field till the water gets off
and give the corn time to straighten
up.
Several potatoes planted last week,
which will doubtless be lost. as they
cannot stand much water before they
terminate. Yet it is not too late to
plant again -fisrt week in August is
good time to plant.
Rev. Carmack filed his appointment
here Sunday. The meeting will con-
tinue several days, Rev. Wilbanks,
of Kossuth, is assisting in the meet
ing.
Sexton Mccoy is in home for few
days on account Of fractured arm,
caused by ball playing.
Miss Essie league is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Warren Mccoy, this
week.
Mrs, V. 7. Hewitt, Of Corinth, and
Mrs. Lambert, of Tupelo, ere guests
of their sister, Mrs. j. c. Prince.
Several of our boys have been called
by the United States. 1t is serious
proposition indeed, yet when ones
liberty and freedom are at stake, |
say, 90 boys and God be with you,
The County Sunday School Conven-
tion meets here the 2Sth and 29th,
and the election the 2Sth also. Don't
fail to vote for the convention.
We hope to see a large delegation
at the Farmers meeting the First
Monday. Il,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-07-27
S AND BOX

Mayor Alternately had a gen
eral weed pulling day Wednesday,
and much good work was done...
IRA canvass Of the county has
been made this week for the con-
vention election, closing Friday
night, by local speakers. ....... The
young corn on the creek bottoms
will be damaged by the flood of
Monday, but advanced corn can
stand a couple Of feet of water
for few hours ......, 1t is report
ed that the immeese corn crop
on the Tennessee river is all like
ly to be submerged and ruined.
The examination of soldiers
will be made probably next week
by all the County Examining
Boards. 1.-Two young men from
Stantonville went to Jackson
Monday 70 enlist as mechanics in
the navy yard of the government.
There are many positions open
besides soldering John War
rem brought us a turnip of i'm
mense proportions Tuesday, for
which he has our thanks........ j.
II. Moss was here Tuesday and
reports a number Of cattle have
died in his section recently, of a
similar ailment. It should be re-
ported to the state veterinarian
for investigation. $3.50. Pershing's
"Sammies" are near the fighting
line in France. Something will
be doing before long worthy. of
note. A drouth does not do
as much damage as a flood. Take
a view of bottom crops if you
doubt it.........T The Constitutional
Convention election is next Sat
urday. Go out and vote for the
Convention. No reason to say
the war is on as an excuse for
not taking an interest in other
matters........ Russia seems to be
weak in the loins. The bear has
not much starch in his backbone.
West Tennessee farmers by
counties will visit the Expert
mental farm first week in Au-
gust. McNairy, together with
other counties, will be expected
Friday, Aug. 3. Arrange to go.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-07-27
Notice Of Election

By virtue of the Acts of the Legisla-
ture' Chapter % and "a, Public Acts of
1917, submitting question of Constitu-
tional Convention to the people, and the
Governors proclamation. we hereby
give notice that on Saturday, the 28th
day of July, 1917, an election will be
opened and held at the various voting
places of the County, according to the
general election laws of the State, for
the purpose of deciding on the calling
of Constitutional Convention.
K. M HOUSTON,
w. H. STONE.
b. HI. O'NEAL,
Commissioners.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-07-27

days and FRIDAYS in Corilth and Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays in
Tupelo. Miss Byrnes will remain as
lady attendant" adv
NOTICE---Gray Bros. have
a car load Of Studebaker
wagons for sale, cash or
credit, at Selmer or Adams
vile.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-07-27
Study Veterinary Med, ne.

One Of tie most OCULAR pro ession
of the day. Greater demand fl
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, 1917-07-27
Lexington District, Third Round

Adamsville> Circuit, Morris Chapel,
July %, %.
Shiloh Circuit, Center Hill, July 81,
%.
District Conference will be held at
Hollow Rock July IL & II.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24
T4LKOFTHF TOWN

Dry pack ice cream for dessert; SOC a
brick, at Russell's.
Kindlings are scarce. Use charcoal,
two bushels for Csc. Calder 4 Richard
son.
Baby carriages and sulkies, refrigera-
tors, lawn mowers, garden hose, just re-
ceived. Sadlier's, Keith avenue.
Among the guests arriving at Hotel
Barre last night and this morning were
the following people: Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
NJ Knowlton and Frank Seymour of
Springfield, Mass, Mrs. Augustus st.
Gaudens and Mrs. Herbert Croly of Cor
nish, n. H., 4. H. Dudley and c. R.
Grant of Randolph, Mr.. and Ms. F. o.
Chellis and daughter and V. C. Brennan
of Newport, n. H., c. H. Davis of New
York City, J. X. O'Brien of Rutland,
A. P. Buns of Boston, j. G. Thompson
of Burlington, i, H. Heath of Patts-
burg, Thomas B. Carney of Burlington,
H. c. Roberts of Brookline, Mass, w. c.
Human of Syracuse, N. Y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24
VEST TOPSHAM

Miss Eula Poole is at her home here
from Orange.
Mrs. E. c. Poole is spending a few
das in Woodstock with her daughter
Mrs. Will Thayer, and family.
Miss Marie Mckay, who has been in
West Fairlee the past week, has re,
turned to her home here.
Arthur +. Jeffords of Brooklyn, N. Y.
is spending three weeks vacation with
his mother, Mrs. V. E. Jeffords.
Miss Ruth Mckay, who has been Wis
iting her cousin, Miss Ivilou Mckay, has
returned to her home in Groton.
Paul v. Smith is spending few days
with relatives in Bradford.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Church are spending
few days with relatives in Bradford.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Munro of Corinth
were at Will Dickinson's Sunday. Their
daughter, Miss Vera, who has been stop
ping there a few days, returned home
with them.
Several of our young people motored
to Lake Morey Tuesday night to attend
the dance there.
Moses Hood carried load of young
people to East Topsham Friday night to
attend the dance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24
T4LKOFTHE TOWN

Dry pack ice cream at Russell's, SOC
brick; will keep two or three hours.
VIII sell a "Quick Meal" gasoline
stove, nearly new, cost S25; can be
bought at good discount Apply TO
James Mackay, city clerk.
Mrs. James Canton, Mrs. Nelson Du-
charme, Miss Maybelle Stacy and Mrs.
Henry Bushey went to Burlington this
morning to visit their brother, Harold
Stacy, who is a member of Co. G, LIST
Vermont infantry, located at the state
reservation near Fort Ethan Allen,
Charged with serious statutory Of
Tense, Fred Mcleod of Calais was ar
rested by Deputy Sheriff George L. Nor
ris at his home last night and lodged at
police headquarters pending an arraign-
ment before Magistrate III. W. Scott in
city court. Mcleod was taken in Gus
tody on a complaint made to States
Atty. Earle r. Davis, the warrant be-
ing signed by Justice of the Peace James
Mackay The respondent, who is IL
years old. is accused of committing an
assault on a l3-year-old girl in East
Montpelier July 20. The case was held
open this forenoon while the young man
waited for his father to arrive in Barre.
That the city council is somewhat di-
vided in the support of the board of
health committee in the present quar-
antine situation was indicated on all
sides to-day, and this forenoon it was
intimated that the matter of drastic
regulations might be discussed in an
earnest fashion when the board of alder
men comes together for its regular meet
ing tonight. Protests against the re-
struction measures promulgated by the
board are to be considered in a formal
session, as the meeting last night was
wholly informal. Alderman Henry Al
exander has asked for specifications on
the proposed cement bridge to be erect
ed over Jail branch on South Main
street, and the plans will be reviewed by
the aldermen if the water department re-
ports. Bids on the paving project are not |
to close until the evening of July 81.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24
TALK OFTHE TOWN

Kindlings are scarce. Use charcoal
two bushels for Csc. Calder & Richard.
son.
Mrs. Augustus St. Gaudens of Cor
| nish, n, H., widow of the famous sculp.
tor, and her guest, Mrs, Herbert Croly,
were registered at Hotel Barre yesterday
and to-day.
Somewhat permanent improvements
| on Washington street and near the ex-
tremity of North Main street are being
attempted by the street department,
with the result that travellers along both
thoroughfares are beginning to hope
that the end of the summer will see the
desired relief afforded. On Washington
street covering of crushed granite has
been spread over the north side of the
hill and binder used to secure it. Some
of the preliminary excavation for the
proposed cement roadway north of
Blackwell street on the main thorough
fare is under way and at times during
the past few days the street has been
closed to travel, circumstance which
Hi'uN ~ hOScSc0iy AOA "
tour by way of North Seminary street,
A war time ledger of Civil war days
taken from the old Dixon farm in Wash
ington and brought to this office by f.
G. Crockett of Barre, furnishes some
facts for people to compare prices of
the present war time with prices when
the United States was plunged in the
great fratricidal struggle. The old book
is marked A. C. Winship's Journal C.
Sugar apparently was a variable com
modify as far as price is concerned, for
on July 20, 1862, there was a charge ac-
count of 10 cents a pound, while three
days later the charge was u cents
pound and on July % the price had re-
verted halfway to the former figure,
being at III cents. Coffee sold at 10 !
cents per pound on July 20, but tea
was a soaring article, going at 81 per i
pound. Kerosene oil was another dear |
purchase, being 20 cents per gallon. On
the other hand, shoes were bought for
81 25 per pair and eggs commanded only
10 cents per dozen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24
What Women Are Doing in the War.

Anna Steese Richardson, who is run
ming the department for exchange OF
ideas for patriotic service in the WON
ans Home Companion, says in the Au.
gust number:
Women the country over are organic.
ing to serve their country. Many of the
organizations, devised to give efficient
help in desperately needed work, never.
theless prove disappointing to women
who wish to join them. These women
find, ON investigation, that the work of
the organizations is too complex, or that
they require more time than the average
woman can give, or that the efforts are
duplicated by others, or that the output
OF work is not satisfactorily distributed,
or even that il cannot be used at all.
often the women who would like to
help, and whose help is really needed.
become confused by committees and sub.
committees and divisions and sub diyi.
sions of subcommittee The intricacies
of organization are difficult for most of
us to grasp, and in relief work of such
vast proportions as that occasioned by
this war it is impossible to keep the me-
chanical details simple and direct"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24
T4LKOFTHE TOWN

Dry pack ice cream at Russell's, SOC
brick; will keep two or three hours.
Miss Kathleen Miles returned yester-
day from Burlington to spend few
weeks at her home on West street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Langevin and sor
have returned from st. Adams, where
they have been passing few days al
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Jacques.
Mrs. Mary Cook of First street re-
ceived yesterday from her son, Lewis,
who is a member of Go. G, a photograph
of the Vermont National Guard, inelud-
ing the regimental band. The photo
graph is being displayed in the window
of the Cummings & Lewis drug store.
The condition of Charles Imlah of
Long street, who suffered fractured
scapular bone and other injuries in an
attempt to get aboard rapidly moving
fire truck Saturday night, was reported
to be fairly comfortable to-day. Imlah is
a patient at the City hospital.
Inc washington Nodhtt ANSAoNah'oh
board, which consists of two Barre mem
bers, is informed that all men who come
under the first draft for the selective
service army will be given an opportuni-
ty to enlist in the National Guard, the
order to this effect having been signed by
General Crowder. The order is to re-
main in force until the men are called
before the exemption boards, after which
time they will be placed wherever the
government designates. A strenuous sf-
fort is being made to bring the LIST Yer
mont regiment up to war strength, and
as the authorities here understand it,
the number necessary is comparatively
small. Barre has contributed two COM
panies to the regiment with the help of
adjoining towns, and as this territory
has furnished its quota the drive for re-
cruits is being centered elsewhere. The
men who enlist now, it is stated, will
not be counted among the men who are
to be members of the selective draft
army.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24
War Has Made England Prosperous.

Business has been good in England
despite the war. B. c. Forbes says in the
August American Magazine:
"The people, as whole, are earning
more, spending more and saving more
than ever before Wages were never so
high nor work so plentiful. The rich
who are not interested in favored manu-
features are suffering through heavy tax
alton, but the working classes are pros
pering. The leading department store in
London has had record year.
''That is what comes from England
Business conditions continue to in
dicate such industrial and commercial ac-
tivity as the country has not hitherto
experienced
'That is the message a great Canadi-
an bank sends.
is it time to get scared to death? !
don't believe so at all. | believe firmly
that it is going to have an expansive eff
feet on banking credits and bank de-
posits. / know we are going to see a
vast industrial expansion. 1t isn't going
to be 100 per cent. employment; it is
going to be 100 per cent. employment.
There win be need not only for every
man who worked before; there will be
need for all the men and women. The
unskilled worker viii step into the place
of the skilled worker. and women will be
called upon to take a greater place in in
dustry. 1t is going to mean the greatest
wage fund that was ever paid out
THAT is the verdict of Frank A. Van.
derlip, head of Americas largest nation
al bank
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24

Vudor Ventilating Porch Shades costing but
few dollars, bring you all the summer comfort of
deep wood glade Your porch becomes cool
refuge from the summer glare, the most inviting
spot in your home for the family and social gath
erings.
AT night sleeping porch, in complete privacy,
yet open to every passing breeze.
Vudors are distinctly artistic for any home,
cottage or mansion. They are made of Stats of
Kindred Eastwood stained permanently, and are
the only Ventilating Porch Shades made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24
CABOT

Wednesday afternoon at oclocl
there will be Red Cross meeting a
their room. All members are especial!
requested to be present, as there will b
important business transacted.
Mrs. Fred Boyles of Lebanon, N. IL.
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ellen Web
ster.
While attempting to ride horseback
one day last week, Francelia Sheldon
was thrown off and broke her arm just
below the shoulder joint. AT present
reports she is doing well.
Mr.. and Mrs Chittenden and daughter
of Dorchester, Mass, are spending few
weeks at the Harvey Sumner home on
northwest hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Walbridge are
rejoicing over the birth of son July IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Barrett from st.
Johnsbury were guests at o. F. Barrett's
over Sunday.
Mrs. Eta Conner is spending few
weeks in town at the Harvey home and
will visit relatives and friends.
Arthur Rogers and family and Pliny
Smith and family are camping at Coles
pond in Walden couple of weeks.
Miss Lillian Lance was a guest of
Miss Vera Rogers at Coles pond a part
of last week.
Union open-air services will be held ev
cry Sunday evening at o'clock in front
of the Congregational church, until fur
ther notice.
Miss Ella Barrett is home from her
school work in Massachusetts for short
time.
Principal Ralph Mayo was entertained
at Joe's pond last Friday by his cousin,
w. c. Atkins.
Miss Beatrice Lance, Miss Abbie
Smith and several other misses are be-
ing entertained at Coles pond this week.
A. V. Nelson took his brother, Fred
Emery, Harry Stevens and Gordon Web
ster, to Fort Ethan Allen Monday.
Mrs. Julia Pierce, who has been spend
ing the past week at ]. NJ. Southwick's,
has returned to Oxford, Mass.
Elon Barrett of Worcester, Mass, was
guest at the home of his brother Or
rill, last week.
Miss Flora Atkins spent the week END
with her brother, Wesley, and family
at Joe's pond.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24
B. w. Hooker & Co., Inc.
Leading Furniture Dealers
ORANGE

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gauthier
July 10, son.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. H. Curtis of Chelses
visited Mrs. Forest Cutler Sunday.
A number from here visited at Fort
Ethan Allen Sunday.
Mrs. H. r. Whitcomb, who has been in
Mary Fletcher hospital for treatment, re-
turned to her home Tuesday.
j. L. Lord and family were in Coventry
couple of days last week.
Mrs. Wheeler of Barre is guest OF
Mrs. Sherman Chamberlin.
Miss Flora A. Peake is visiting friends
in Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24
Statistical.

The word "and' occurs 46,527 times in
holy scriptures 0,9s4 times in the Old
Testament and 35,543 times in the New
Testament
And the authority for this would ride
seven miles just to see the speedometer
at 6666.6.-Yale Record
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24
Cleanup on Skirts

We have a few of those spe-
cial Silk Skirt values that we
are selling at only $3.50.
These are a Fine Chiffon Taft
feta Silk in Stripes and Plain
Black. You will pay as much
for the Silk alone as we are
asking for the finished Skirt.
At one-half price are few Colored
House Skirts in Blue and White Pol
ka Dots and the Plain Linen colors.
We have gone through our White
Skirts and picked out all odd num-
bers, and these we are closing at
liberal discount.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24

Wait for the big sale at Shea's shoe
store this week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-24
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-A housckecper in family CT
5 no washing good wages for the right party
and permanent position; tel 667-W or write
ID. w. Coryea. Montpelier. VT. 1908
A PACKAGE checked at Rowland Hall Sat
urday night, July Il. awaits an owner at 50
South Main street, Barre. li0t2s
FOR SALE - Household furniture, all in
good condition. also kit Of granite cutters
tools: spply James Rhind 1876 washinstoi
street, Barre. il0H
WANTED--At once, a competent girl for
general homework inquire Of Mrs, II. J. NJ.
Jones, 100 East State street, Montpelier, VT
il0tf
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-16

50 doing,
| am sure that three years ago 1
could have induced a 100000 com
pany to come here This company sold
their factory to the c. B. & @. Rail
way Co They built big modern
plant in 9 suburb where living sur
roundings was not mp to the standard,
This plant has worked night and day
and cannot fill hall their orders.
| knew personally two men who
wanted 10 start q tank factory here;
they had $4,000, but ii was useless for
me TO try to do anything here for
them. 4 year ago had men inter.
eSted in a plant here they ha orders
amounting to $4,000. and also had
one retail concern who would buy
$4,000 of the stock. This all fell
thru for lack Of help here.
You acn put Ottawa on the map for
a population Of $4,000 population in
short time Factories need money
TO run their business They would
rather rent space than use their capi-
tai in buildings.
Even Il Ottawa increased double
think what that would do Tor her
Beautiful PARIS and drives, more beau
iitul homes, less taxes and more
amnsemcnts to keep the children Of
your city here instead of sending
them out Of your beautiful city to
find employment IN cities already toe
0g, whore they are closed In like q
jail There ought to be miles OF
bouleyards running every direction
cut OF Ottawa and along same lined
up with fine homes.
There are many factories that viii
come here If you want thenif you
viii show the owners that they arc
wanted.
Mr. Property Owner, ii is much bet.
ter to have ten men wanting to rent
your building then 1t is to have ten
| houses for every renter
The industrial board needs youl
help Without your help the pIGn will
fall thru and Ottawa will be classet
as dead. Don't lay back and let the
other fellow do your work If it is
going to improve your city, increast
your rentals. build up your surround
ngs then Il is your place TO help
and help right now. RDN. HAYNE