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Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-22
JEWETT CITY

Funeral services for Elmer Shippee, son of Mir. and Mrs. Walter Shippee. were held in Voluntown, Friday, Rev. J. B. Knowles officiating Burial was in the Robbins cemetery. The bear CTS were Howard JohnsoIl Wilson Du- pont, Walter and William Mcclure. The young man died in Camp McClel- Ian, Alabama. Three weeks ago he came home to the funeral of his broth CT John, who died in the naval hos pital in Newport The body was ac- companied from Alabama by a ser geant, who brought with him a large sum of money sent by his friends in the camp to purchase flowers. Under talSer D. E. Gilbert was Tn charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Sunday the funeral. For Edward Brown S2, was held. Rev E. M An thony conducted the service Friends acted as bearers. Burial was in Jew cit City cemetery. Undertaken Gill bert was in charge.
 The body of Mrs. J. N Stetson was brought from Providence to Pachaug cemetery for burial Monday. Rev. J. W. Payne read the comnittal service. The bearers were George, Frank and William Stetson and F. C. Whiting. Undertaken E. E Gilbert was in charge. The body was accompanied by J. N. Stetson and Roy Stetson, of Providence.
 Members of Hose Co. are requested 10 meet at hose house at SSo this morning to act as escort at funeral of Private Alphonse Lynch.-adv.
 The body of AIphonse Lynch was brought to the home of Eugene Shor- ey, on Hill street, Monday. The young T October 14 He was drafted from this town. where his home has been with the Saorey family He was born in Arctic. R. I, and leaves a sister, Louise. in Flainfield. brother Frank in the Canadian army, an1 a brother Henry, whose home is in the family of Wilfred LaIiberty. MT. Lynch was born in 1894.
 Elizabeth Mecteau. daughter oi Amanda Cote and Napoleon Mecteau died Saturday night after an illness oi nine days. She was born tune 23, 1917 l The funeral was held Monday after noon. She is survived by her parents 1 four brothers. Henry, Della, Leon anG Andrew and three sisters. Blanche 1 Yvonne and Grace Mecteau. Undertak- l CT Hourigan was in charge of the ar engagements.
 1 Henry Cadieux's parents have beer l informed that he was slightly wounded | in action, August 14. The family heard from him before receiving the tele-
 gram and knew that he had beer wounded in the leg by shrapnel. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Thornton and
 two sons spent Sunday in Newpor with Irving Thornton
 Mrs T. B. Keen entertained Sun. l dav Mrs John Kennedy Miss Grace
 Kennedy and Airs. BarckIey, of Prov | idence. and T ames Mcclellan and Mis-. l Mary Mcclellan of Warren
 Guests at the Cadieux home Sunda. were James Mcclure Edward, Rose l Agnes and Angeline Cadieux of Hol yoke and MT and Mrs. Martin Wald ! ron of Norwich.
 i Misses Della Laura and Ida Pontol | and Richard and Oscar Ponton 0
 Pawtucl7et, were guests Sunday 0 1 Mrs Fred Jodoin.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-22

Saturday stated that he had been do- ing service in the trenches and ex- peeted to be sent to the front again in another week Another son in the Pearle family is in training at. Camp Devens.
 Lawrence Miner of New London spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. W. S. Cha ppell.
 Miss Florence Perkins has returned from the Hartford hospital
 The midweek prayer meetings will be resumed at the Congregational church Thursday The general topic for the next two months will be The Church, the War and the Days to Come.
 Mrs H. S Taintor, who has been at the inn this summer has gone to Boston to spend several weeks.
 Eden Cook has recovered from in fuenza and returned Monday to Col by university, Me. MT. and Mrs. A. E. Saunders and children of Westfeld, Mass, spent Sunday at Benoni Bates.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-22

corn -peeler. "Gets-it." Then. and then only, will you be sure that your corn will loosen from your tee so that you can peel 1t right off slori- ously easy with your fingers. Take no chances of continued pain and salves p1asters that shift and press into the quick" razors and dig gers" that make corns bleed and also grow faster? Use painless. easy, al- ways sure "Gets-H" There's only one like it in the world-that's Gets It." Millions have tried and o. K.'d it for years. It never fails.
 "Gets-It," the guaranteed, money back corn remover, the only suresway costs but a trifie at any drug store Mid by E. Lawrence & Co.,, Chicago ] III
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-22
SOUTH COVENTRY

George Freeman, who has been at his home on short furlough. has re- turned to his duties. He belongs to the merchant marine and is now on the U. $. :. Governor.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Clarke have received letter from their son, W R. Clarke, @ member of Company K, 102d regiment, in which he informs them that he has entirely recovered from his wound received July g and is back in the fighting again with his com pany.
 Many local people who have had in fiuenza are able to be out.
 The Congregational church and Sunday school have opened again after being closed through the epidemic.
 Haftford.-Next Sunday. Oct. 27, the Governors Foot Guard will attend the evening service at Christ church in a body.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-22

MontvIie Man Wounded and Gassed.
 The name of J. J. Mott of Mont vile was given in the Canadian cas- nalty list on Monday. He was report ed wounded and gassed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-22

The poet is born-unless he writes a magazine poem that nobody can un- derstand; then he is made
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18

Better groceries for less money at
Smiths store.
Miss Docia Wilson spent few days
with home people returning Thursday
to Shefiield.
Mrs. Maggie Stainback returned to
Selmer last week from her summer
outing in North Carolina.
The seriously sick in Selmer are
Mrs. Laura WooteD, influenza. ard
W. NJ Lockman, with asthma of long
standing.
Mrs. Lessie Jones and Matte San
ders with little Mary Lee Sanders and
their grandmother, Mrs. Rebecea En-
mons, came in Thursday to see the
process Of making Independents.
Oliver Hurst, son Of Carroll Hurst,
died last week at Camp Gordon of in
lluenea and his remains were shipped
TO Bethel Springs Monday for burial.
This young man who has made such a
great sacrifice, had only been in the
army about two months.
Woodrow, the six year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ansel Ferguson, died
Sunday night from the affects Of IN
fuetza, and was buried Monday 10 the
Sinner cemetery. We extend our
sympathy to the bereaved parents iD
the loss of their splendid little boy.
Watch the wagon loads of goods
going from Smiths store.
w. W. Jopling, of near Lawton,
was notified Sunday of the death of
bis son, Lawrence, who died of pneu-
IA mia at New Jersey army camp
lawrence was fine boy, devoted to
his folks, and his death is a fearful
blow to them. We extend to them
our heartfelt sympathy. His remains
will arrive this week for burial in the
Prospect cemetery.
Smith buys in carload lots and low
ers the prices.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18

Thos. Nichols, aged 81. years, died
Sunday night at the home Of his moth
er, Mrs. Sarah Nichols. near Sulphur
Springs. He was striken two weeks
ago with iffuetza which developed
into pneumonia,
Els remains were laid to reatin the
sulphur Springs cemetery Monday
afternoon. Rev. J. B. Maxedon con-
Quoting the funeral. He was an ex-
smplary young man and vas devoul
member of the Methodist church, aud
during his illness expressed bis readi'
ness to answer the call 10 higher lie,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18

Effective Thursday, October 10 at
7 a. M, patriotic business men of Nc
Marry county are requested and ex-
pected to observe the following sched-
ule for shorter business hours to con-
serve fuel and lights:
All stores, 1880 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Exceptions: Grocery, 7 to 7.
Barber shops, 7 to $50.
Drug stores, 7 to Z; may sell moth
ing but drugs any hour.
Restaurants, 7 to Z; NAV sell food
cooked and prepared on the premises
any hour.
Postofiices in stores remain open
any hour but no sale of merchandise
after 6 p. m.
Saturday closing hour for ALL 10
o'clock p. m.
This request comes from the U. s.
Fuel Administration and the War
Boards of Tennessee.
LOUIS ADAMS, Co. Admir-.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
Business Men Club.

A number of business men met AZ
the courthouse Tuesday night for the
purpose Of consulting about Selmer's
prosperity. An exchange of views
was had. and tentative organization
had by selecting T. B. Wnitehurst as
president, G. W. North vice-presiient,
and Albert Gillespie and ]. NJ. Smith
secretaries,
Jno.Coleman. i'll Alexander and Tom
Humphrey were appointed a commit
tee on constitution and bylaws, to
report Friday night, when it is expact-
ed all the business men will enroll
their names as members.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
Notice to the Public.

The commissary which / have been
running for the convenience of myself
and hands in connection with my
farms is discontinued. The rem ain
der Of the stock Of goods lave been
purchased by Walter Moore and Law
renee McIntire, who will run gener-
al store, carrying a full line of every
thing, and will keep open doors six
lays week under the firm name Of
Moore & McIniire.
There is no connection whatever
between the business formerly run as
the Southern Farm Commissary and
the above firm Of Moore & McIntire,
TO whom | have leased the storehouse
and fixtures.
All persons interested take notice.,
This ththe 20 day Of September, 1918.
]. E. WILLIAMS.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
To Land Sellers.

A new land list is being prepared
by the Land Company. and all who
desire to list land for sale, see Dan
3. Gocch or Jno. R. Erwin. They say
many inquiries are daily coming in
rom prospective land buyers. Be
prompt with your enlistments.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
To the Public.

Merchants are not permitted to
make over lc a pound on sugar; Sl.20
a barrel on flour. and 25c a hundred
on shorts and feedstuf. They may
sell for less profit. but not for more.
This is regulated by the U. 5, Food
Administration. If you think you
are being overcharged, you have a
perfect right to demand of the seller
his cost price.
September &c, 1918,
TERRY ALTERNATELY,
Co. Food Administrator.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18

Farm with four sets Of; houses, rs
acres in pastures, more than QUE hun
bred acres in cultivation located one
fourth Of a mile from Chewalla, Ten
nessee. viii rent for $4,000, pay.
able when crop ia gathered in 1919
For particulars write I 3. Smith,
at Tuscumbia. Alabama.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18

FOR SALR-a farm on Crooked creek
| mile from county poorhouse bot
tom land, rs acres in cultivation.
200 acres in tract; good buildings
and good crops Enquire at the
Independent Office,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
S MD BOX

1t was impossible for us to get
out a paper last week, as the in
fuenza crippled our working force
to great extent. Our printers
are still unable to do much, and
for this reason you needn't look
for a great deal OF news in this
week 49,. Every home in Selmer
has one or more cases of infuen-
"a in it, and hundreds of cases
are scattered over the county,.
The schools of the county
have suspended till the epidemic
abates.. ...... Selmer doctors are
untiring in their efforts to stamp
out the influenza, and they are
going night and day relieving
the suffering .....,. The Huns can
now fully understand without any
explanations that it is up to them
to die in the last ditch or make
an unconditional surrender. ).
80. This seems to be old fashion
Cd before the war weather..
Gen. Flu is killing more folks
than the Germans. Cotton
gamblers do not know whether
to play peace or war as a reason
to put cotton prices down. ......
......Lasley, the negro comedian
and proprietor of the shows here
two weeks ago, died of the flu at
Baldwin last week. .......... If no
one had been disappointed last
week in not getting the lndepen-
dent. we would conclude its day
of usefulness had passed Our
readers will have to overlook our
limited matter this week as ev-
eryone in Selmer who knows a
type is an the sick list. ........ This
is great weather for gathering
crops and getting in order for
frost which must soon come. 49,.
1t is expected that the new
poorhouse commissioners will ex-
anime every inmate in the poor
house and discharge a number
there who do not need aims. 49,.
The Sousa band advertised
to be here Wednesday on account
of the epidemic cancelled their
trip, ........ .McNairv county is not
over the top in the bond purchase
but it will be if all will put in.
even what they can spare......An
obituary of the death of Theodore
M. Sanders, adopted son of DR..
Il. G. Sanders is too long for this
week.. ....... Sam Freeman left
Tuesday for AeheNl.i, where he
will receive his appointment for
Y. N. G. A. work AS social secre-
tary AT aonlc camp........-lt is ex-
expected heavy fighting will oc-
car in the next few DAYS, and If
victory comes to US as it has in
recent fighting, we will not be
surprised at an unconditional sur
render Of the Huns ......... Markets
show beef. pork and grain as well
as cotton on a considerable decline
during the past week. ...... Go
to Jesse Smiths seems to be al
country slogan. He certainly isl
"a hustler with the woody west
push and git up and git. : 4
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18

70RSALE-G Gentle young SOW, two
months bred to blood d ms e for
third hitter; big, prolific, good bloc /,
easy kept. 10 cholera; overstockec,
Of would not sell at any price,
Come or writ. CARso1L E. MAR
SHALL. Prospect Community, Route
l. Stantonville, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
PERSONALS


--11--- -------------
J. J. Swain was here Monday.
Hest Illinois -four at Smiths.
Gu to Smiths for quality and price
Smith un telhuys ard will undersell
LII. p. Lain entered as a new sub
seriber Monday.
N. G. Tacker, Of Adamsvile, re-
newed up Monday.
Wa need more merchants like
Smiths in town.
N. V. Fortune was entered as new
subscriber recently.
will Wilson was at his post from
the 10th district Monday.
O. G. Emmons on route 5. Corinth.
was new subscriber Monday.
]. P. Springer was the first caller
Monday with cash on subscription.
Go to Smiths store for all kinds of
feeds; prices are down right.
Mrs. P. H. Thrasher and little son,
k Justin. called Thursday to view paper
making.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. M. Littlejohn ia
vored our office with social call Sat
urday,
w. W. Maness, Of Nashville, was
called home on account of sickness in
his family.
Bryan Gooch left Tuesday to enter
" mechanical training school at Terre
Haute, Ind
Ask your neighbors about Smiths
store and prices; best -four in McNai-
~ county.
IN w. F. Maness called Saturday and
n ordered the paper sent to his son, J.
Pink Maness, over there.
They are coming 20 miles to buy
goods at Smiths.
Miss Mary Anderson came Tuesday
from Lookout Mountain. The ''fu"
caused her school to close
Il
Go to Smiths grocery & feed store
The leading store Of McNairy county:
the one that cuts prices.
Stay with the man that lowered the
price of -four and groceries; Smith
has the biggest store Of its kind in
Selmer.
They come from Chester county
hauling goods by wagon loads; Smith
saves them money.
DIR. and Mrs. Wallace were here
from Bolivar this week, and Mrs.
Wallace has been very sick with in
auenss all week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lee Hockaday.
who live near Rock Springs, have the
sympathy Of friends in the death OF
4 their daughter, who died Sunday
night VI ilfuenza.
Joseph R. Wilmsth. con Of 6, W,
Wifmsth from near Rsmer, is among
i/ths seriously wounded Ia battle in
France Sept. 16. We trust his
wounds may not prove fatal.
FOR SALE-D3dge Touring Car. late
model; run 1000 miles; s practic-
ally new tires; perfect running Or
der. Inquire this office.
Smith has got the business by pnt-
ting the prices down; I've and let live
at Smiths.
A. R1Chenault, one Of the wheat
raiszrs from near Ramer, was here
= SATURDAY and advanced his subscrii !
- ton to the Independents to 1920. He
il not only wheat raiser, but grew $
everything else on his farm.
d. L. Burks. from near Niche, was
ia FRIDAY and extended his subscril-
tinn. He viii be remembered as the
by Who. shortly after the war, Loot
bath hands 10 . sorghum mill, Even
with bio stubbs he can manipulate
MN an ,noyp than ma would Thick,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-10-18
Change Of Schedules, Mobile &
Ohio R. R.

Z Effective Dec. 9th trains will leave
Selmer, Tenn, as follows:
Northbound
No. 2 Express Daily " 1923 am.
No. A ExpressDaily, ..lv 500 pm.
No. 6 Express Daily " 4:l6 pm.
Southbound
No. Express Daily ........h 7:56 pm.
No. 3 Express Daily.......ly 6:53 am.
No. s ExpressDaily " 1854 am.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-16

The following important facts should be generally known:
 1. That the organization was formed in response to a demand from schools.
 Z. That leading educators all over the country are advisers to the organization and it's activities.
 3. That President Wilson has issued a call to all school children and teachers to join in this patriotic work.
 <. That junior memb bership Is open to all boys and girls of school age attending public. private or parochial schools, or attending other organized educational centers, but only to such student bodies as whole.
 5. That junior membership is open to grades in the school, providing the school contemplates complete organization later but not to individual pupils.
 6. That junior membership is granted when a sum equal to 25 cents for each child in the school has been contributed to the chapter school fund or when the school Is pledged to prepare Red Cross supplies or engage in other Red Cross work approved and supervised by the Red Cross chapter.
 '. That all money raised is to be spent for materials which will be used by the school for it's Red Cross work No part of the school fund is used for local Red Cross expenses, and no part goes to Washington
 Red Cross activities for boys and girls have been classified as follows:
 Group 1-Chlidren 6 to 10. Gun Wipes-Cut one-inch squares of flannel or flannelette or any woolen ma terial and thread 50 on string.
 Gun Cleaning Rags--Cut l2 te IA inch es square from soft material Do not hem.
 Wash Cloths--Knit or make from tow cling. with crochet edges.
 Baby Afghans-Knit or crochet five inch squares of blue. pink or white wool Sew together six squares for length and five for width.
 Group 2-Chlsdrsn 10 Ao A.
 1nxrf- ners-Knit according to directions in A. R. c. 400.
 Baby Afghans-(see directions in first group.)
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-16

Afghans for Soldiers--Knit from any color wool seven-inch squares. Twelve squares for length and six for width. Substitute dkercfiiefs-Make 1S- Inch squares from soft but strong linen or cotton. hemmed.
 Hand Towels of Linen Crash--Hemmed usual size.
 Group 3-HIgh School.
 Hospital Garments--(See A. R. C. 405.) All Knitted Articies-(See A. R. c. Refugee Layette-tsee A. R. c. 4c7.) Comfort Kits-(See A. R. C. 402.) obtained through local chapter from Btu reau of Supplies. 12so Olive street, St. Louis, Mo.
 Surgical Dressings--Greatly needed. gical dressings, this issue these should all be made under supervision of an in- sNructor.
 Work for Boys.
 High Schools: 1-Boxes for Red CroGs shipping purposes. 3 feet by 2 feet by 2 lumber. 2-Workroom furniture, for lo- cal chapter or to be sold tables, chairs, shelving. etc; s-Canes. 4-Clericai Grade Schools: Knitting needles. for use of local chapter or school chtldrsn. wood cut from dowels secured from A cabinet maker. sharpened at both ends with pencil sharpener, sandpapered then rubbed in floor wax until perfectly smooth. 2--Knitting frames; flat wood en ring 10 inches in diameter or la1ger, with pegs one inch apart; to be usedby small children in weaving scaTfs. All Grades: Service in local Red Crpep wOrk-collecting newspapers tO se3l helping in Red Cross campaigns, Libef9 Loan campaigns by distributing postef4I running errands. etc.
 For further information address
 MRS. E. R. KROnGER, Director Junior Membership. Southwest em Division A. R. C., 1917 ailway Ex-l change St. Louis. Mo-
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-16
ARCHITECT DRAWS RED CROSS PLANS,
 CARRIE THEM 0UT
LOUIS LaBEAUME, ST. LouISAN, HELPS PUT OVER GREAT
 MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN.
HE THANKS NEWSPAPER MEN
Declares This Publication and Other Influential Papers in South west Mad- Success
 Possible.

The man behind the publicity be- hind the solicitors who got 3,250,0o0 new members for the Red Cross in the Southwestern division, comprising the states of Missouri, Arkansas, Ok .lahoma, Kansas and Texas, is an architect, which is intended two ways. He is Louis LaBeaume of St. Louis, architect by profession, architect of the fortunes of the Red Cross in the Southwestern division and one of the most earnest and most capable of Un- cle Sams talented $1-a-year army.
 When it became apparent that the United States government had need for men of affairs to direct the yari- ous activities of the Red Cross MT LaBeaume volunteered his services.
 George w. Simmons, manager of the Southwestern division of the Red Cross, complimented MT. LaBeaume highly upon the fact that he was po- tent factor in the tremendous success of the membership campaign of the Southwestern division. Mr. LaBeaume says:
 'The remarkable results achieved in the Southwestern division during the. Christmas membership campaign are due in no small measure to the loyal support of the press. Newspa- per proprietors and editors through, out the division have given generous ly of their space. The results show that chapter publicity directors have been on the jump and have kept Red Cross enthusiasm at fever heat. Every man, woman and child who took part in this campaign mast feel glow of satisfaction and pride in the con- sciousness of work well done. It is the continuation of this spirit which will bring victory to the cause for which we are fighting. Even though the campaign is technically over, we urge you to keep up the good work."
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-16
POWER OF THE PRESS.

The power of the press largely was responsible for the splendid showing made by the Southwestern division Of the Rsd C1oae in the big Christmas membsssAt. campaign The South west was given the task of getting 1,1e2,0o0 new members. Al . result of the splendid publicity campaign d. rected by Louis LaBeaums cf St, Louis and the businesslike organfza- ton effected by John l.. Johnston and George w. Simmons, chairman of the campaign and Southwestern manager of the Red Cross, respectively, this district got nearly three times it's quota of members, leading all the oth- CT 12 divisions of the Red Cross in the United States.
 MT. LaBeaume very properly gives proper credit to this newspaper and other newspapers of the Southwest for the splendid results obtained in the campaign.
 In these times, when self-abnega- ton is absolutely necessary in every walk of life, it is pleasure to record that the newspapers of the Southwest are doing their share to help win the war In the campaign just closed the newspapers contributed their valuable space to the cause, while MT. Sim mons, MT. Johnston and MT. La Beaume contributed their services and their time.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-16
@ WHAT THE #kM
 RED CROSS
 NM IS DOING M AND WHAT YOU CAN DO
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP.

Junior Membership has developed in response desire o pupils render patriotic
 time o need It natural that the school children should wish to become of the Red Cross relief Planned and administered by educators Junior Membership fail be of in vtalzng schools