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RANKS HIGH IN GERMANY

One of the most important wheeis
in the German war machine Is Au-
gust Thyssen, in antebellum days
coal and steel magnate of the nrst
rank, but now, In view Of the INDUS
trialiZation Of war, general field mar
shall of the industrial army ana COL
laborator and confidant Of HindenDurg.
He IL small and frail, but powerful as
an ir dustrial leader. Notwithstanding
the tremendous scope of his work. he
clings stubbornly to old-fashoned
methods wher,> ne himself is concerned.
He will hot tolerate a stenogra-
liner for his personal use, but writes
all his letters by hand. His correspond
ence is large, much larger than he can
attend to, along with his other duties
st his office. SO he takes what Is left
over home with him to his only luxury,
his castle home near kettWlg, anu
after dinner finishes it If it takes Until
the wee small hours of the morning.
DpcDiip his enormous wealth, NO
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09

Control of the nations railroads
to bring about uniform operation TOT
the war has been assumed by the gov
eminent, with Secretary McAdoo, sun
retaining his cabinet post in charge as
director general of railroads.
This decision, the governments
solution for the difficulties OF the pres
ent transportation situation, was an
nounced in a proclamation by Presl-
dent Wilson, effective at noon FRIDAY
December IS, and taking over every
railroad engaged in general transport
tatiOn in continental United States,
with its appurtenances, including
steamship lines. All lines will be OPP
Grated as single system under Dlrec-
tor McAdOo.
In statement issued with the
formal proclamation President Wilson
declared he would ask congress as
soon as it reassembled for legislation
guaranteeing:
First, that the railroad proper
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visiting cards. then scrulnizea m nt r ns
girl in to tc you
hand In hour thought you s NAV
know :. ., sb, ,rossod she'd have
the Pel nome
police
her feet ana
ooh at the cop! Now guess We oil 81 " ~ -
station" u-,oro tho lieutenant on
patroman her to the station WHERE uae A
ambulance 80 whom tho
asked they going 10 no WIN
-. or,d q while she aughed
IN observed Well I'm ho
md mt ward It'll be a me psSeA'e
men
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he advises make the most
of the in their offices
who typed an Ar Castle IN the or'
Of
Mr. Zackey employer c"!I
AS win his love ana WE"
and to the office
mother sweet ana sincere ~"
well it be that Mr. ZAk loves you
afraid declare himself Ter Tear Oh
mouth than
from
back the office toAoo
c1reesy let
cnec1ul voice. " ' "
work Zackley.
of conanlte
ZCcy has intentions
will you both will be happy III eah
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09

girl WHO SiII Sic N'1I1OU I" ~
Pell at once. She rose and bowed very
formally when Mrs. Pell entered the
room n few minutes later.
"My name, madam she saIc' rs
Rertha Liyingson, nineteen years ola,
unmarried, living in % East Ninety
ninth street. Do you recognize uiis'
MADAME"
She held our q visiting card upon
which was engraved "Al1red Dune
Pell, D. D. ru
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09

EOWScr
Prepares for
War
lie Is Going 10
Build a Fort
4 aaaoaaaaaa o go

Mr.. BowScr had come home looking
very solemn md earnest.
II was when they had finished their
meal and gone upstairs and he had
smoked half IL cigar thar he began pac-
Ing up and down and finally explained ::
Mrs. BowScr," he began, 40 you
know that | am almost criminnl!
Have you almost killed some onet
she queried.
Worse than that. If you could KICK
higher than toa-string | should ask
you to kick me all around TINS room
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09

Man "a reod en He saved his money unt ne w
the gool Ola u.
in the
SO his worldly lo'SsioH9 IN
80 his pants ana
His savings Ne tu0he "
the toe of
IN hadse lodging place at me
the
one
roar with which he was acquainted -, . 49,
finding the rear entrance at ave-.
'oe nav landing The bundles
Inform De-
sleep An'- -
me Smith of the police
the
the n a paWnShOp inone!' ca
still In its place.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09
right MAN IN BIG POSITION

II it should fall to the lot Of Brig.
Gen. Ira \. Haynes, in command OF
the field artillery of the National army
at Camp Jackson, $. c., to be COM
PEELED to perform duties other than
those Of a military character it Is
probable he Will be found equal to the
task, for this expert artilleryman was
once in command ut Fortress Monroe,
Va, and the army thinks that anybody
who successfully has commanded ct
this post can meet any duty require
ments that either civil or military life
is likely to impose.
Other officers than Ira A. Haynes
have been commandments at the big
most at the mouth of Chesapeake bay,
and it is probable that the rest, like
him. can qualify for a maForaity job,
q railroad or a steamship directors
lob, or that of arbiter of the "clegan-
cies'' at any summer or winter resort
in the United States.
The commanding officer at Fortress
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.... 49,. lu.r ~ H.
I...n. .,...2 h,urtE ,url.a#
,r.,...l.r=s lIn4 ...d il>e. os s- l,a--
Mrs. .r.-. IN, rouf."
"II.tI.i vuu r..n,el Il pretty N.-
.r.r..:' u-k.G Hr>. EuN-ur, pa G"ibtl i"
,.u.~.
"h,.. II D. 'r,r'S hig 'h.Hs. bur
r.u rry 4 ont was Nh" r"iss.
"1l,, hr,a~rwork ~I.l b.. naa" 90 sa'l
ha.,>. uuI mast ~,r.a contractor ill.,"
very first thin in ,h" morning. Hiu@t
also 20 Ia army headquarters and So"
about cannon. quick firing guns, rifles
and ammunition. Not until that breast
work Is finished and ready for huSI-
moss shan draw long breath of re-
lief What are you getting out pencil
and uoner for?"
ooh, Just 10 figure little was the
reply. 1--WE want to see how much II ;
going to cost to win the glorious We
tory OF the Germans and save our lives.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09
I. .. or .0DNAT<..t
pIEEOPIAI Id v
WILL SPEED UP SHlPBUILDiNG

tsu Ia-u.r llalFi y i''E.'1'
ci.-,r ofta. tf,au - yards ".0. " -
mas h,,u a, -uata hE lr.-,'r" WI
son to succeed Washington l. ''.il'>'
chief nasal constructor, as FE,,i''r'
of tie Emergency Ilr't corporal '"H.
CNil Engineer Harris Is for'y-'""
wears old ami Wa appointed - INV
navy frma New York state, January
3. 1909. He is graduate OF Sie'es
institute. His equivalent rank n tho
navy is that of rear admiral.
The appointment was MADE AZ
the suggestion of Mr.. Daniels, SeSre
tarv of the navy, following confer
ence between Mr.. Daniels and H. Ne
Hurley, chairman OF the shipping
board. %
Immediately before the eiecfioh VI
Charles Fiez OF Chicago rs vice ETVSf
dent of the Emergency Fleet corpora
lion changes were made in the bylaws
of the organization hy which some "L
the powers and duties formerly eEer'
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09

prosprctur In California. with I 81.
dence here. TEen one day, all 81
sudden like. he realized his love was
not dead, and forthwith he sent query
to Mrs. Katherine Gordon, 4OlG North
Pauline street.
'Will you marry me?" he asked.
At 80 o'clock yesterday after
noon the knot was tied by Elder X. f.
Malott Of the haywood Church OF
Christ. Mr.. Mitchell has mysterious
manuscript which he calls THE Crater
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moment, ana then plunSeu ih'o 49,
police recovered the body.
A letter addressed to the city
Authorities" was found in the man
clothing. 1t is believed financial dl1-
ficulties had prompted Kesl to take
his life. The letter read in part:
my house is gone-so is the
money. About the latter | wouldn't
-are. because I could make it again,
md make it honest, too. But what's
the use of suffering!
81 knew 1 couldn't last very long,
- I've been giving my money sway,
.ome / gave many and many dollar
contributed to ali good purposes. My
have not seen them for % years.
"Hurrah for Une' sam; free s9 {.
cevna Nora and the whole WORDS &c
.sTo b. with the kaiser"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09

thought, for he has his old shoes Dack
also the $685. he had cached In one
of them.
Joe came from Austria few years
ago to the land Of liberty. He soon
found he was at liberty to work on
the railroads as construction Ia
borer and he has been juggling ties,
handling shovels and driving spikes
with more or less freedom ever since.
1t was fond notion with Joe that
some time he would bring his wife TO
amor;c, Recently he revised his
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09

his own time his Office
He business Of
generally looks
lau,i1 i0nae the average clerk
Of comparative
Industrial
T,vss hasctea titles of all kluGS
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Of federal control III us sou epa
by the government; anu oe
of preceding June ~ 'l'
airoaa seae'
that market be readily found
management the foaS anu we
railroad heads VIII continue aetuai ol
inn nlcrD irector supervision
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09

of school attended
of He teaches ne commands the
the general supervisor OF
government property
Of strangers at the
o1 mot board OF officers presided
Judgment as 10 JUST KIM OF
should be allowed TO indulge H.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09
Chose Festive Season to Give Up tife's Struggle

~ HcAGo-Merry Kesl pleasantly d m the lake
hotoI He walked un
at the foot of Van glanced at the coo' io
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09
Authorities Had to Disturb This Young Girls Plan

Ev yoRK-A of Mrs Alfred Duane fe
choft ring at me uoo
tho pp home at Ftythird street and ADMITTED Ne
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09
ASKS WIN Waltz" When One Feels Loves Impulse

as ANGELES >rcr years proposing ~a''ft y
Il. "a
advise I,sLu sufirS up" During the ~
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-02-09
SureIy Here Is Story Of Prize Bone-Headed Thief

LEvEANDJoe street wishes the emperor
l. of his SOUL Woud an
thief mood prompts 1o
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18
Gavin D. varneIl Appointed Ser
geant Supply Co. Aviation
Section

Since volunteering in the Aviation
Section last November Mr.. Varnell
states he has been enjoying the best
Of health and likes army life. He
states he enjoyed visiting some of
our largest cities: San Antonio, Fort
worth, Kansas City, Chicago. Pitts
burg, Philadelphia and others too
numerous to mention, and is now
located on Long Island, New York
City, and expects to sail for France
at most any time. He is very anx-
ious to see service at the front with
his 230th Aero Squadron.
Sergeant Varnell is the youngest
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Varnell,
formerly Of this county, now making
their home in Jackson, Tennessee,
where their sons Joe B. (merchant)
and Dan B. hardwood lumberman)
are engaged in the respective bust
nesses.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18

ate and iaaniy. His aRkwardness had
disappeared. The change was wonder.
full and it was all to the good Here
is d Photograph showing before and
after taking, and am sure no patent
medicine advertisement could beat 1t.
'WelL mother and / were delighted,
That was ten years ago, and Howard
says the year he spent at the military
academy was the best year of his life.
'Now," said Uncle Dan, with great
earnestness, when such training does
so much good, makes better citizens and
at the same time fits man to defend
his country, why should not Uncle Sam
furnish this training at the govern
ments expense? The government has
the right to call anyone to serve In
case of war, and without training, q
man is worth nothing as a soldier. Un-
Gle Sam has splendid new training
camps that will soon be available FOR
the purpose, therefore, here is double
reason why the Chamberlain bill for
compulsory military training should be
passed at once, so that every boy ply
sically fit may have this training and
not leave 1t for his parents to pay for.
On account of the expense, not one boy
In so can take the training now. am
glad that you can do so. These big
crops and big prices I find, make the
farmers rather 'cocky,' and that the
best is demanded by them"
Billie was up with the lark the next
morning, more excited and enthusiastic
than ever. He had plan. He knew
Jimmie owned colt worth 500; that
he would make almost another 500 on
his potatoes If they turned out well,
and ffiats he had from his previous
savings, bought $500 Liberty bond.
Billies plan was to have Jimmie cash
In and go with him. He was disap-
pointed to find that Jimmie would still
lack about $500 of having enough to
see him through. His lip quivering, he
said: I'm mighty sorry to leave jim
nile"
Uncle Dan was silent moment or
two, then he asked Billie to go down
to the orchard and get him some APP
pies to eat on the train, While he was
gone, 1t was arranged that Uncle Dan
and Mr.. and Mrs. Graham would ad-
vance the money necessary SO that
Jimmie could go. When Billie returned
he was told about it. He ran to the
phone and called Jimmie, saying:
Come On over run just as fast as you
can. I've got the greatest news you
ever heard of. ?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18
CoRREcT-Attest:
B. l.. Browder,
J. D. A. Coleman,
j. L. Alexander, Directors.
S. J. Nethery ct al.

S. J. Nethery ct al.
Vs.
Heber S. Nethery ct al.
In the County Court of McNairy County
At Selmer, Tennessee.
In this cause, it appearing from the
bill, which is sworn to. that Heber
S. Nethery, Roscoe Neiherv. Douglas
Nethery, Pauline Nethery- Morrow. N.
Fl. Morrow, Hal lie n tbery, ltuby'
Nethery, Cora Young Bowman. VIM. M.
Bowman are each and all residents of
the State Of 'lpxa+; tast William Meth
cry. Helm A,thrry aad Frank G..
Netherv are ea Ii and all residents Of
the State Of Alabama. and all of the
aforesaid defendants are non-residents
of the Sta e Of Tennessee; they are each
and all, therefore, hereby required to
appear on or before the LIST. Monday in
February next (19l8), before the County
Court of McNairy County, Tennessee. to
be held at the Court House In the town
Of Selmer, Tennessee, and make defense
to the bill filed againet them in said
Court by s, ]. Nethery ct al, or other
wise. the bill will be taken for confessed.
1t is further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive weeks
in the MeNairy County Independent. a
weekly newspaper published at Selmer,
Tennessee.
This Jan. 2, 1918.
NOAH PRINCE,
Clerk of the county Court.
L. B. Whitehurst,
Solicitor for Complainants.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18
PERSONALS

o. N. Gage, while here Friday be-
ing classed in One, had his name put
on our Bethel list.
W. P. Littlefeld called in the
snow storm Friday, and renewed for
ensuing year.
Small farm for rent - two-room
house, stable, garden, spring water,
l5-acres good land. Apply at this
this Office.
Marvin L. Brooks was at home on
furlough this week. He returned
Wednesday, accompanied by his wife,
who will remain there during his
stay at Camp Sewer.
R L. Leonard. who has been al
Brisco, Ark, for over a year, after a
visit of a few days, left Thursday for
home, after calling and ordering the
Independent for the year.
Hugh Wallace and wife have beer
spending his fifteen days off with
home people. His run is on the Sem,
mole Limited, from Corinth to Car
bondale. He is we'll pleased with the
run, which he SAYS is not very la
borious, as they handle nothing but
letter mail.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18
Estate of John Surratt, Deceased.
Notice TO Creditors and Debtors.
provident.

Having qualified as the Administrator
of the Estate of John Surratt, Notice is
hereby given to ALL PERSONS who
have claims against said Estate to pre-
sent the same to me at Ny Office in the
Court House at Selmer, Tenn, properly
itemized and proven. for settlement;
Also to ALL PERSONS WHO OWE
said Estate to come forward and make
payment at once and thus save costs.
This December II, 1917.
o. V. ERWIN.
Administrator.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18
WAR TALKS
By UNCLE DAN
Billie and Jimmie VIII Take Military
Training.
Number Sis

81 am mighty sorry, Uncle Dan. that
this is your last night with us. Cant
you stay longer? We boys are having
O peach of time" said Billie.
"Well, If you get more out of 1t in
the way of pleasure than l." said I'm
Gle Dan, you are going some"
"Billie, / have been talking seriously
with your father and mother about
sending you to a military academy and
they asked me to talk with you about
it."
"Whoopeel" Billie screamed, like a
wild Indian. 1
Snow, hold your horses" said Uncle
Dan, "and listen to me. You know
sent my hoy, Howard, to one of these
schools for year when he was about
your age. He was narrow chested,
stoop shouldered, rather loose jointed
he had the big head and needed dis
cipline and physical development. He
was growing fast and wanted him to
be strong physically"
"Say, Uncle DAN" said Billie, II be
lieve your description of Howard fits
me pretty well, eh?"
''Well," said Uncle Dan, ito be frank
l think 1t does; you need the same
thing. Howard did not like 1t at first
am told for few weeks he had rough
sledding,' but after he found that the
only way was to obey orders, he caught
the spirit of the institution and liked
1t. We did not see him for about si2
months, then he came home for few
days. We were astonished at his ap
pearance. He had gained about q
pounds in weight, his muscles were az
| hard as nails, he stood as straight al
| mn arrow. he was courteous, consider
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18

Milk Cows For Sale
We offer a few fine young milk
cows with young calves, at $65 to
$75 each; cash or terms.
SOUTHERN FARM CooNHoUND KEN
NELs, ]. Z. Williams, Mgr.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18
Young Mems Christian Association

10unR mems CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF Jackson.
Jackson. Tenn, Dec. 20, 1917.
MIR. J. A. Houston,
Selmer, Tenn.
Dear Houston:
| received a letter. a few DAYS ago
from Mr.. Aaron Brooks, Secretary, Of
War Work Council, in, which he stated
that the total pledges amounted to
$l545.06. and that you had collected
on same $l2S6 06. This is very good
showing indeed.
Your county is one of number
that has gone considerably over its
allotment. and it certainly speaks
well for old McNairy; and speaks vol
umes for your splendid interest and
hard work in this campaign; you are
to be congratulated.
With very best wishes for a merry
Christmas, and happy New Year,
am,
Very truly yours,
A. c. DoGGETT,
Gen. Secy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18
S A ND BOX

When any man or woman says
that a severer or more disagree
able winter so far has occurred
within SO years, we simply state
he or she is mistaken, with no ex-
cuse for the mistake. Stop this
coal famine and go to the wood
pile. Get back to ancient ways.
...,....Good-bye boil weevil. as
we'll as many of. the poor little
song birds ................., Selmer is
not given to boasting, but we
feel that no town has better or
bigger element of kind hearted
and benevolent citizens than Sell
mer. The sick and distressed
are looked after in no stingy
manner The awful day last
Friday, named as hog day, pre-
vented meetings being held in
most Of the counties. The 26th
is set as sales day for all hog
owners who can spare a few to
those who have none.........John
McCullar lost one of his valuable
work mules Sunday, when it fell
on the ice in Crooked creek and
was swept under. 1t was in the
pasture and went to the creek
for water as supposed. ........ The
slush Monday was ankle deep
and Tuesday as slick as ice ........
The fighting is only spasmodic,
by big guns. The snow there is
as severe as here. ........ John Nc
Cullar was delivering coal Mon
day from a car coming Sunday.
Ed McCullar was the driver of
his big four mule team.........It
is said much canned fruit has
been frozen during the present
cold spell. The people are just
beginning to realize that we are
in great war. Keep the Huns
from our shores and every one
do his bit to kill the last mothers
son of them unless they holler....
Is it fact that electric lights
will not stand cold weather in
Selmer, or is it something else?
An indignant patronage would
like to have some illumination
on the subject. .......... Deaths still
occur in the army camps, but
some would die il at home. ......
The recent snow and sleet have
even shut out nocturnal jaunts
by the rabbit and coon family.
:. Tuesday was too icy for teams
of any sort to 60 on roads........
Shade trees in back lots come in
good play for frewood to the i'm
provijent.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo,

p senior partner Of the firm of +. j.
Cheney q Co., doing business In the
City Of Toledo. County and State afore-
said. and that said firm will pay the
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of HALL s
CATARRH CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn TO before me and subscribed
IN my presence, this 9Th day of Decem-
Der, A. d. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
ally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces OF the System. Send
fer testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18

seinsr, Tenn, Jan. Ia, 1918.
70 the People Of MeNairy County,
| am authorized by the Director of
Public Information to call attention
. the fact that sugar should under
no circumstances retail at over 10
cents a pound.
Yours truly.
TERRY ALTERNATELY,
Food Administrator
For McNairy Co.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18

s237,s34.1a
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18

Rough Lumber, Framing, Boxing
Well CURLING, Fencing, ETC., at rea
enable prices. Can fill any sized bill
n short notice.
SOUTHERN FARM CoMMIssARY,
at Rose Creek.
P. 0. Address: Selmer, R. l.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18
STATE OF TENNESSEE. | :.
OF Selmer

COUNTY OF MGNAIRY, %
l, Albert Gillespie, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
Albert Gillespie, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of January, 1918.
rsr7 AARON BROOKS,
l'l Notary Public.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18
Malice
49,

You can always sell your mules to
CRAY PROS. at Adamsvile or Sell
ner. Want them l5l hands high.
it GRAY BROS.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-01-18
Candidates Announcement

We are authorized to announce
CHESTER A. SCOTT candidate for
recollection to the office of Register,
subject to the will of the republican
party.