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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26
To Wheat Raissrs

| am frequently asked how much
wheat may be taken to mill and ground
Here is the law promulgated by Il. A.
Morgan. Federal Food Administrator.
Farmers, in exchange for 1918
wheat grown on land owned. leased
or cultivated by them, may draw from
mills three months supply Of flour
to Oct. LIST at the rate not to exceed
IL pounds Of -four per person per
month for use by their households
and tenants
Mil.ers have no righr to allow You
only 4S pounds and buy the balance
of the wheat you carry to mill. Fig
ure on how much flour it will take to
run you till Oct. lst and take enough
wheat to make it.
Now is the time for farmers to de
gin to arrange to SOW another crop
and big one. Then convenient mills
will be built,
Yours truly,
TERRY ABERNATHY.
County Food Administrator
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26
4 LOUISVILLE MAN
TAKES WIN HEPATICA
AND GOT WELL.
Says He Now Feels Like an En-.
tirely New Person

Mr.. 0. Harsin, Woodworking har.
ness maker Of 2l05 Maple Street.
Louisville. Ky, says:
Il suffered from backache, general
rundown condition, loss Of appetite.
Indigestion, rheumatism. and loss Of
sleep, but after taking Win Hepatlca
prescription which was recommended
to me, now sleep well, am able to do
my work as usual, and feel like new
person"
This famous Win Hepatica prescrip-
ton is composed Of eight of the most
powerful all-vegetable remedies known
to medical science. 1t goes at once
to the very seat Of the trouble, clean
SEES the system Of impurities, tones up
the nerves and vital organs, and
makes you feel like new person.
We recommend it to anyone suffer-
ing from such troubles. It is truly a
wonderful medicine. Come 10 and
get a bottle and try it. 1t will do
you good.
Rrowder Bros, Selmer Tenn.
Hendrix and Deaton Bethel Spgs Tenn
Pstronizs the independent Job
| Office
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26


Trades ..*
With the Government at Washington
phanhroc
\ M is actively recruiting to reinforce the Red Triangle
already manning
welfare work in communities being
further consideration definite policy
virtually " A.
all uncertainties the
RUSSIA These been kept
ud up the morale OF the citizens and soldiers
n.y. The secretaries today are in all parts
secretaries stood by. ali
that possible
nVd prisoners were taken
all the broken without exception
VIII" curses against Germany But
wonder that their with such an
T. NJ O A. leaders Russia" W.
@ OF Personnel Board
war WORK Counci
RUSSIAN Despite all difficulties
agnnt the M G. has remained
watching for better day The day
Fifteen secretaries ability some constructive
element Russian
the Southeastern Department
business but the call M
A. and Community All helping
Russia help herself -
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26

dalls, are visiting relatives in Selmer.
Rev. ]. W. Cheshier, who has been.
conducting a revival in Arkansas. was
called home this week on account Of
the serious illness Of his wife, whose
condition is still serious.
Prof. w. G. Robinson was caller
Tuesday. He made a most favorable
impression on us as man who IN
3erstands what the patrons expect Of
the principal of aschool. He has had
extensive experience 10 teaching, and
We think he was a wise selection as
principal Of the, Selmer High School
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Lett, Of Dyer
are guests of Selmer relatives.
R. H. Conger came from Jackson,
and epent Sunday in Selmer as a So
eial visitor.
On his return home from a visit
to his parents at Adamsville, Nick
Varnell dropped in to see US Monday
He owns one of the best barber shops
il Trenton.
Miss Jessie t adman, who recent
y eradutt ted with honors in the phar-
naceutical department of the Van
derhilt University, has accepted q
nice position with McAmis Drug Co..
at Cvrinth.
Miss Opal Sanders, of Cartersville,
Mo-, is the guest of Miss Clara Mai
Prather. She is the accomplished
daughter of H. B. Sanders, well
known 10 this county. lie went West
several years ago and is now veal
by ilhqential capitalist in that town,
Robert N. Rankin from the 9Th
District spent Friday and Saturday
with old McNairy friends in Selmer,
md made US a nice social call.
Mrs. Lessie Haynes and little sor
has. are visiting at Martin.
Shelby Dunnaway, Of the Cd has
moved his family to Selmer. He
has been employed to teach the scoho
at McNairy.
]. D. Jones called Monday for ;
slice of good reading.
Dr.. B. f. Darby and daughter were
here Monday with a lot of fine apples
ind grapes. The DR.. presented
nice lot of grapes to our crew.
Robert Moore sent us a subscrip.
ion by DR.. Darby Monday.
Miss Esther Jopling is teaching
aear Pochahontas and has her paper
changed to R. Pochahontas from
Selmer.
W. G. Clifton on R. | became q
reaber of the Independent Saturday
DC. Milstead was in Monday anG
renewed his subscription.
G. c. Turner, of Chewalla, and ]. r
Hurley Of Ramer, came in Friday and
both said they must have the indie.
pendent and they will get it.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26

We are authorized to announce
J. T. MCCULLAR a candidate for JUS
tice Of the Peace in the Sixth Civil
District, at the August election.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26
Sale Aug. q. 1918
AT 80 P. NJ.

On account of my boys going away,
! have decided to sell on the above
date at my home, 2 miles east Of Ra-
mer, Tenn, to the highest bidddr, the
following property:
! Molasaes making outfit, nearly
new.
] International hay press. ditto,
l good hay rake.
2 good horses, w.t., about 1200lbs,
1 good Jack six yrs, old.
! good Jersey bull 2 yrs, old.
Terms Of sale, five months time
with good note.
R. N. SHELTON
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of >the ear. There
and that is by constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an IN
Earned condition OF the mucous lining Of
the Eustachian Tube When this tube Is
infiamed you have . rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when 1t Ia entirely
closed. Deafness 10 the result Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to its normal condition. hearing
viii be destroyed forever. Many cases OF
deafness are caused by catarrh. which Is
an infiamed condition OF the mucous sur
faces. Halls Catnrrh Cure acts thru the
blood ON the mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tenn.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Halls catarrh Cure. Circulars
free. All Druggists. 7sc.
y. ]. CHENEY q CO.. ys:sdo, Q.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26
PERSONALS

G. L. Workman Senatorial Candi-
date in the Primary spent Thursday
with Selmer voters.
Thrasher Anderson has been down
with q mild type of Typhoid fever but
seems TO be getting along very well
Mrs. NJ. A. Harris has return ed
from Memphis where she has been
some time for medical treatment
She SCENE to be greatly benefited.
H. S. Phillips Of Baldwin. Miss.
Proprietor Of the Selmer Lumber Co,
was here Tuesday. He came up to
see about manager as Mr.. W. H.
Hamilton desires to quit Aug. LIST
and spend some time with Mrs. Hamil-
ton with their daughter Mrs. B. B.
Bell at Hollis, Ok.
Rev. w. A. Chambers left Tuesday
for his home 10 Ky, and trip to 0kl.
to visit Q daughter. He is driven to
give up his work here on account Of
his health, He Is troubled with in
digestion so that be can not get along
except on certain diet. Every one
regrets that he will not be with Us
longer and all hope he may be res
tored to health by a change.
F.A. Captain Jones, one Of the
best farmers in the 9th district. sent
Us very interesting letter from bis
son, Lee Jones, who is 10 France, but
on account OF a rush of other work,
we will not be able to publish it for q
week or two.
P. H. Thrasher visited relatives at
: Sheffield the first of the week.
Thrasher Anderson. employed for
some time at Sheffield, is confined to
his room with fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horny Hill, Of Ramer,
visited D. 7. Smith aud family We'd
nesdaY.
Miss Kathleen Wyatt. of near Ken.
drick, Miss, is spending the weeb
with her sister, Mrs. Dr.. Kendrlck.
Mrs. Madden. who has been visiting
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Finly Am,
mons, left this week for Camp Pike,
Ark, to join her husband, Lieutenant
Arthur Madden. Her brother, Chas
Ammons, accompanied her home ant
will spend month with them.
]. s. Laneford. Of Memphis. was {
social visitor to Selmer Sunday.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26

| Rubbing Eases Pain
Rubbing sends the liniment
tingling through the flesh and
quickly stops pain. Demand a
liniment that you can rub with.
The best rubbing liniment is
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26
SAND BOX


Roosevelt is being urged by
his friends to be a candidate for
Governor of New York at the
November election. Plush 'em
to the wall and let none escape
is the slogan Of our boysin Franc,
The rains did untold good t,
the crops. The prospect is much
more favorable for the biggest
crops ever raised in this county
........Our boys as the tide turns
have no desire to lag in the calls
of the government to put at least
four million soldiers in line by
next year ....... In this issue is an
interesting letter from Lindsay
S. Perkins 1870. One "absent vo-
ter" Chas, Dunaway, at Wash
ington, has applied for a ticket
to vote in the August election. y.
The election is next Thursda,
il the voter does not forget thu
date....... The legalized primary
law as applying to counties like
McNairy is the most expensive
and nonsensical law ever written
by a legislature. ........ Gen. Foch
lis on to his job, which is that Of
a full. grownman ....... The Allies
have arranged a scheme to di
rectly help Russia, but indirectly
to help themselves. The dem
ocratic primary for governor
seems to be between Peay and
Roberts. Our choice would be
Peay if it were our say. Var
daman and Harrison are having
an inning in Mississippi for the
Senatorial nomination. Hurrah
| for Harrison. j. The Selmer
High School teachers have not all
been selected. Prof. W. G. Rob
inson has been elected principal.
49,. The primary and other Aug
ust elections will cost the county
over five hundred dollars, and
the county, according to the law,
pays every cent of it.......... Corn
| is being shipped from the county
in large bulks. The farmer gets
81. so per bushel. $500. Dozens of
cars from a number of states are
seen every week passing Selmer
over the Burlington Highway.
1--WE have finished the election
tickets for the candidates at the
August election. ......J. H. Terry,
Jr., was among those reported as
missing on the u. S. S. Diego, a
cruiser recently sunk by the Ger
mans, but has notified relatives
that he had been saved and land
ed at New York. Jim has been
in the Navy nine years and is a
chief petty officer. He is well
known to our people, and has at
different times been employed in
our composing rooms. .......... The
beginning Of the. end for the Hun
is under way, with the Allied
armies smashing and gaining al.
the time.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26

G. L. Workman Senatorial Candi-
date in the Primary spent Thursday
with Selmer voters.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26
Classes! Glasses!
On Friday August 2

DR.. ]. M. Gobelet Of jackson. Tenn
will be located in DR.. John Smiths
office in selmer for the purpose Of:
Testing Eyes and Fitting Glasses
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26
American Woman Furthest Front

y Delayed Cable from Chateau Therry American Forces
e-Mrs Clara Simmons, Mass woman Y A. wor
uhest pacdy
Held Makes hot chocolate men going into
ton Military by shell near her hut Husband with
M c. A. forces
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-26

Republican Nominees for County
Offices.
Sheriff, John Dillon.
Circuit Court Clerk, ]. B. Graham.
County Court Clerk, J. R. Swain.
Register. G A. Scott.
Trustee, Frank 0. Hamilton.
County Sup't, Terry Alternately.
Democratic Nominees.
Sheriff. A. H. Jopling.
Circuit Court Clerk, w. M.Whorton.
County Court Clerk, Noah Prince.
County Sup'r, Grady Hamm.
We are authorized to announce
NOAH PRINCE for reelection to the
Office Of county court clerk choice as
the democratic nominee and solicits
the votes of the people.
The courier-index., 1918-05-24

Elsewhere in this of the Couriendex appears the formal announcement of Judge NJ Jackson as candidate for renomination for judge fifth judicial district In connection Judge Jacksons announcement present splendid picture of the urs not that the judge IS running on hs cood looks with which he bounuly blessed his proportions of which he also has an ample but solely he has made splendid record as the presiding judge the civil and criminal courts of this district and his friends know of no good reason why he should be suppaned unred In fact It IS argued that experience Judge Jackson has gained during the past live years urs qualities him for better service than he
 has rendered during the past At any rae his friends in Lee county who legon going to turn few political logs that the judge gets good healthy majority of inc votes cast primary election Tuesday They pleased his vigorous policy of law enforcement and with the able and conscientious and dgnfied in which he has conducted the affairs of the circuit court.
 As evidence of Judge Jacksons popularity is proper o state that 1913 in his first for judge he defeated the gentleman who opposing him by overwhelming vote carrying county in the district with the exception of friends expect him duplicate this victory in the forthcoming election.
The courier-index., 1918-05-24

service every week. Opening with special prayes for those at war. Be in this service next week. Pastor is preaching at Yarber school house every night this week. Good attend ance and fine spirit of fellowship and patriotis among the people. Rev Edward Robertson preached for us out there last Wednesday night, and will fill regular appointment for pastor at Cottral school house at p. m. next Sunday. Want you all to hear him. Preaching at II a. m. Subject: Another kind of prepared ness," response to President Will sons call upon the nation for prayer. Special music. Subject Sunday night: Taking heed to our ways" The old Gospel songs and most cordial fellowship. We shall be glad to meet you in our services next Sunday
 W. K. JOHNSTON, Pastor.
The courier-index., 1918-05-24
yAasaouoH scHooLHoUsE

The great Red Cross drive was be- gun Monday morning and over the ton in a dav seems to be the result regardless of the slackers.
 The man who is so measley miser- Iy as to refuse to contribute to the Rod Cross fund is too miserably measley to stay in any civilized com, munity. Be gonel We don't need you.
 F. Neal of Oak Forrest was busines and social visitor with friends in our community Monday and Tues day. returing home Wednesday, via Marianna.
 4 series of Christian services was begun Sunday at Marlborough school house by W. K. Johnston of Man- anna. Much interest has been mani fested and regardless of the busy season. the Red Cross drive, etc, the attendance is greater than our house will accomodate. Bro. Johns ton is a splendid man and a preacher of great force and has the love and respect of every man woman and child in our township. Great good will result from his efforts.
 ss&s
 Leland Johnston and wife of Oak Forrest attended services at Tar grough Sunday evening.
 Your humble correspondent at tended Sunday School at Harris school house Sunday morning and am glad to report good attendance with splendid lessons. Let everyone go ont and assist Bro. Ed. West, the superintendent. in his untiring efforts in trying to do good for the commun- ity and your children. He needs your cooperation and should have it.
 s&s%
 R. D. West, township organizer of W. s. s. societies, organized Harris school Sunday with 20 charter mem bers and Yarbrough school with z charter members was organized Sun day afternoon. St. Mark Colored School was organized Friday night with 21 members. The organizer being a memberof the Red Cross committee will be delayed few days but will complete the organi- zation of every school in the town ship in the near future. All young men of Texas township born between June 5, 1896 and June 6,1897 are hereby notified that they must register June 5, 1918. Notice of place of registration will be an- nounced later.
 Judge Ed Robertson, Mrs. w. K. Johnston and Mrs. " NJ. Harrington of Marianna attended devotional serv- ices at Yarbrough Sunday evening.
 "Where ignorance is bliss, etc."
The courier-index., 1918-05-24
METHODIST CHURCH

Reports from the various depart ments of church work for the past week are encouraging. Fifty at prayer meeting, one hundred thirty one at Sunday School, just a small attendance at League, good congre- gations at church Sunday with sev- en members received by letter.
 The Young Ladies' Club and Woman's Missionary Socity are each taking up a systematic study of the Bible and the Board of Stewards have their work well in hand.
 All the regular services will be held this week, to which the public is cor dially invitd.
 J, A. WOMACK, Pastor
The courier-index., 1918-05-24
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

The pastor, Rev. Wm. c. Boone, returned today from attendance upon the Southern Baptis Convention. He will occupy his pulpit on Sunday at II a. m. and 8 p. m.
 At the morning hour, the pastor will report on the convention. At the evening service the pastor will preach, followed by the ordinance of baptism.
 Sunday School a 9:45 a. m., P R. Turner superintendent B. Y. P U. at p. m., J. c. McMickle, pres. ident.
 A most cordial welcome is a ex- tended to strangers in the city to attend all the services of this church.
The courier-index., 1918-05-24
CHURCHES
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
 All of our services as usual Sun day. Good attendance at the mid week prayer meeting service this week. Let our members and friends keep this service in mind. Study the best way you can help to increase the volume and sentiment of prayer in the world just now. The time of ten comes when other helps flee. Then it is, ''Help of the helpless, abide with me-" We meet at 8 o'clock and have one hour prayer
The courier-index., 1918-05-24

We say if ignorance was bullets, no buscuits would be needed for an over seas victory.
 
 It has been said, "Where there is a will ther is way" This does not signify that where there is "Bill" there's a way.
 If Bill Kaiser will put on his long, distant glasses and take a look at the figures of the Red Cross war fund which reflects American pa triotism he will decide America is really in earnest.
 At the annual school election held at Gill Saturday, May 18th, J. H. Warr, A. E. Shafer and R. D. West were elected directors, twelve mill tax was also voted by large ma iority, six mills for teachers salary and 6 mills for building purposes. We are informed the board of direc- tors will at orce proceed with the preliminary work for the erection of high school building. Hurrah! for Gill Special G.
 spas
 Mrs. Dr. Lewis and daughter, Miss Zada of Oak Forrest attended ser vices at Yarbrough Tuesday evening last.
 Mrs. J. N. Thurmond and children returned Tuesday from Alabama where they have resided since last spring. MT. sThurmond proceeded them several weeks ago and is now engaged in farming near Gill. His family will join him there where they will make their future home.
 Quite a nice bunch of young folks from Oak Forrest attended services at Yarbrough Sunday evening, among whom we mention Leander Webb, l.. Neal, Misses Suit and others whose names we did not learn.
 s&ss
 Bro. Edgar Robertson, son of Judge Robertson, conducted the services at Yarbrough Wednesday night in Bro. Johnston's stead. Bro. Johnston was with his church at Marianna in prayer service. Bro. Robertson, though young in the min istry, delivered an eloquent sermon and we want him with US often.
 DICK NAYLOR, 2nd.
The courier-index., 1918-05-24
ONE THING LACKING

Madge-'I hope you've been na'1 ing perfect vacation"
 Marjorie-"It's very nice, aesl' but not exactly perfect. I'm not s'' gagged yet"
The courier-index., 1918-05-24

It has been said, "Where there is a will ther is way" This does not signify that where there is "Bill" there's a way.
The courier-index., 1918-05-24

We say if ignorance was bullets, no buscuits would be needed for an over seas victory.
The courier-index., 1918-05-24

If Bill Kaiser will put on his long. distant glasses and take look at the figures of the Red Cross war fund which reflects American pa triotism he will decide America is iv,
The courier-index., 1918-05-24

"Where ignorance is bliss, etc.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-03

yesterday of DR.. and Mrs. 7. J. Nc
Arthur.
Brides maids in the "Womanless
Wedding" will be most charmingly
gowned.
R-E-A
Anyone who sees the "Womanless
Wedding" and dot not laugh from be-
ginning to end has something wrong
with them.
Miss Nell Roberts, Mrs. l.. o. White
and little Miss Estelle Roberts re-
turned yesterday from delightful
trip to Washington, d. C. and other
points of interest. In Washington they
were guests of their mother Mrs. Lot
tie Roberts.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-03
SOCIAL
"a REQUEST.

Missionary Societies of the city are
requested to hold their meetings
earlier Monday afternoon in order
that all may attend the lecture by Miss
WILKINSON at the Library at four
O'Clock
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-03

All American soldiers in France now
know Irene and Gladys Mcintyre, Sal
walton Army lassies, who in the bitter
fight Of Seich2prey the other day re-
NAMED in French village just be-
hind the lines and served hot coffee,
chocoltc and dCughnuts to tired
American soldiers. The fact that
German shells fell all about them
tearing up the roads and houses did
not brighten them, and they stayed on
the scene till they were ordered back
by the military commander. They are
the daughters of Col onelWiiliam A.
Mcintyre of the Salvation Army, who
is New York mad New Jersey organi-
ger. Their home is at Mount Vernon,
New York.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-03

presented LII. MCATClluT SOlu hIllle
and chain.
&-&-2
RECITAL AT ARAB THIS EVENING
Misses Mittie Mae MCCARTHY and
Pearl Pate of Arab, pupils of the
Conner School of Music who gave
their Certificate Recital Tuesday even
ing at the Auditorium, will give re-
cital tonight at Arab, at eight-thirty
at the school auditorium. They will
be assisted by number of other
pupils of the Conner School of Music,
and Mr.. Jennings Clark will sing a
solo. Quite number of people from
Cordele will attend.
Abbedon Pitts is spending today in
Sylvester.
NETS. l.. .. hlllHCIC VI al dul oPSiho
Yesterday in the city shopping.
Mrs. Bruce Williams and little sons
left today for visit to Statesboro.
%-*-A
r. E. HUE is spending several days
in Atlanta on business.
Mrs. w. A. Hobby and little daugh-
ter are spending the week end with
relatives in Ashburn.
Mr.. A. B. Eiland of Columbus is
visiting his sister Mrs. D. A. Pitts and
family.
s-.--a
Paul Gaddy Of Camp Wheeler is
spending several days in the city with
friends.
Miss Lois Scandrett of Macon is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George Scandrett.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Martin and Mrs.
T. J. Bull of Oglethorpe were guests
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-03

Whenever You Need A General
strengthening Tonic
Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. 1t contains
the we'll known tonic properties of
QUININE and IRON and is very vala-
able as general Strengthening tonic
1t purifies and enriches the blood and
you can soon feel its Strengthening,
Invigorating effect. 60c FRITZ.