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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-30
A Few Suggestions.


| would like to say a few words in
your paper if you have the space to
spare, as | have heard for the past
few years a. great howl about our
county court not doing anything for
the people. So it seems that the
people decided they would try some
new 'squires, for the good people of
my community selected me as one Of
their new ones, and | wish to thank
them very kindly for their support.
There is not enough in the office to
make man want to hold it, but a
few days ago | noticed something
said about a certain gentleman for
chairman. This is very important
place and Of course it is necessary
that we select one who is thoroughly
qualified to fill the place.
Another thing we should BE- think
ing about and that is the selection Of
Road Commissioners, for from the
looks OF our roads the Commissioners
have not been doing their duty as
we'll as our Magistrates. | think we
should put in the very best men we
have and not just some friend, know
ing at the time he would not be a
good man for the place and have to
make the people of your community
put up with sorry roads for two long
years just because you want to be-
friend certain fellows.
First, select the best men for Com
missioners ard then let them select
the best Overseers they can get, and
if the Overseer fails to do his duty,
then deal with him according to the
law. | have been an Overseer for a
good portion of the time since | be-
came subject to road duty. | will
leave it to the people who travel over
these roads to say whether they have
been worked or not. | will say, how
ever, that there is room for improve
ment on these roads if the hands who
work thera would put in full time on
them instead of going out on the
roads and putting in five or six hours
aud claim that for days work. So
let's everybody try to have better
roads and better schools and bring
our county up with the best of them
hope to hear from such good
roads enthusiasts as ]. l.. Hendrix,
]. R. Gooch, W. E Mcleod, Will Hook
aday and others on road buildirg.
J. A. w.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-30

]. NJ. Copeland, George Tidwell and
R. W. Payne passed through Selmer
donnay on their way to Bolivar
where they were taking Mrs. King,
i Adamsville, who has been mentally
unbalanced for some time.
Prof. Grautham left this week for
Troy where he will begin his High
school. We greatly feel the loss to
,ur people 10 his leaving and trust it
will not bepsrmanent. We know full
yell that the good citizenry of Troy
will at once realize the value of their
gain, and our loss.
Orlander Powell, IS years of age,
lied Tuesday night at his home at
falcon from ptomaine poison. He
las for number of years been an as
sistant section foreman on the M. &
D, and was an honest, hardworkirg
.oY. He was liked by everybody who
new him. He was the sole support
# an aged mother, q widow and child
also survive him, and our sympathies
90 OUT to them in their bereavement.
W. V. Riggs and family of Kennel.
No.. are visiting relatives at Leap
wood, and were in Selmer Monday.
IL. Riggs is selling automobiles in
Missouri; such cars as the 0Idsmobile
Hudson snper-six, and the Dodge.
they made the trip in an eight cylin-
der Oldsmobile. which is the most
beautiful car ever seen in this sect
ion. His many friends will be glad to
know that he is making good in Mis-.
souri,.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-30
Early Calls for SeIectmen from
McNairy County

For Friday Aug. 80, 1918 for Lin
tied Service White men, to go to
Camp Green, Charlotte N. c., as fol-
l0ws:-
Walter G. Clemmons.
Earnest U. Harrison,
Jesse Delbert Kendrick,
Feelan A. Davis,
Only two to 90.
For Saturday, Aug. 81, 1918. for
VOLUNTEERS to 90 to Knoxville for
mechanical training course, the foil
owing have volunteered
John Newell Sharp.
William P. Devault,
Cecil R. Hoover,
Allie Gentry McCuller,
Noah Mckinley Basham,
Nathan Erwin Isbell.
julius Y. Bolding,
Virgil May Derry berry.
Only six can be sent but there are
s volunteers and all will be called the
3lst at 9 a. m. and the six entitled
will be sent while the other two will
be excused as alternates. These men
will leave at 1854 a. m.
Sunday, Sept. /, 1918. 10 colored
men, to 60 to Camp Sherman, Chilli
Gothic, Ohio, to leave on No. 6, at
4:16 p. NJ, called to be at Selmer at
| o'clock p. m. Sunday viz
Henry Bowers,
Holsie Eaton.
Charlie Hulon Manning,
Andrew j. Damron,
Five Rush,
John Henry Knight,
Earl Brown,
Clifford Williams,
Clyde Elder Surratt,
Sidney Barnhill,
John Henry Humphrey,
Only ten to be sent.
For Sept. SO for eight limited SER
vice men to go to Camp Wheeler
Macon, Ga These names have not
been ascertained nor the exact date
for their departure.
For the same period, Sept. Sc, for
26 white men to 20 to Camp Wads-
worth, Spartanburgh, s. G. The
names and exact date for this contin-
gent not yet known.
Interested parties please take
notice.
LOCAL BOARD, Selmer.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-30
important.

Attention is called to the subscri-
bers for War Savings Stamps to the
Importance of taking care of the
pledges at the time and place indica-
ted on your card. The cards have
been sent to the various places, and
yol will please call and make pay
ments so that the monthly report will
be made out without delay. The dis
trict Chairman and committees are
urged to call attention to this matter
and have the subscribers make
prompt payments Til i very i'm
portant.
W. X ABERNATHY, COUNTY Chm.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-30

W. 7. Adams, Of Corinth and B. F.
Howell. Of Cypress. attended the
Lower Cypress Drainage meeting
here Thursday.
DR.. Warren W. Wallace has been
appointed member Of the staff of
physicians and surgeons Of the West
Tennessee Hospital at Bolivar. and
left Wednesday to assume his duties
there. He is splendid doctor and
10 good a citizen as we have in the
county, and he is to BIZ congratulated
Oh securing the place, which carries
with it a nice salary.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-30
Job Work Neatly
Done
TO the Pupils and Patrons Of the
SeImer High School

SeImer High School
On Monday morning, September 2,
1918 the Selmsr High School will
open. All pupils are urged to be
present the first day. A few weeks
lost in the beginning can never be
made up. Pupils need not bring
books the first day as the teacher will
tell you when you get there what
books you will need. So wait about
buying your books till told to do so
by the teacher.
Patrons and friends of the school.
you are cordially invited to be pres
emit at the opening exercises which
will be from $3.50 to 1890. We ask
that all interested in the school be
present and take part in the exer-
cises and show to the faculty and
students you are interested. Fathers
and mothers, who have children in
school, we ask Of you that you give
us your children from Monday morn
to Friday night. Keep them off the
streets ia the afternoons and see that
they do not leave their home after
the evening meal. With your coop
Grafton we can have a fine school this
year and without it the school will
be failure. Are yon going to help
US?
We hope the business men Of the
town will close their business for two
hours next Monday morning and come
to the opening of the school. We
need the business men behind as this
year and we trust they will use every
means to help in making our school
a success.
wish to meet all the Selmer High
School teachers at the College next
Saturday at 400 o'clock p. m.
Yours for service,
W. G. ROBINSON.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-30
SAND BOX

west tennessee got a general
rain Sunday night. and this sec
zion has had some fine showers
this week .......,T The torrid wealth
or is about over and night sleep
ing will be much improved. ......
Only in the airplane build
ing is the government behind. It
Is expected soon that Mr.. Hughes
will report who is to blame. A
lot of them should go to the pen.
......It seems a little strange that
the Huns are pushed back in ev-
cry attack by the Allied forces.
......If the Germany people were
not as keen for this war as their
kaiser, they would assert them
selves and consternate their army
Victory will only come when
the Allies have men enough to
smash the whole German army.
It can and will be done next year
The Commercial Appeals
cotton report from every county
almost in the South shows a fear
full falling off ........ The rains will
10 much good for old corn and
Fall pastures, though much more
is needed. ......... That is an inter-
sting letter from a former Nc
Marry boy now in France. Small
letails are preferable to readers
rather than platitudes. .........Re-
member the High School opens
Monday, and all friends and pa
irons of the school should attend
Get ready to attend the big
Farmers Institute at Jackson
lext Tuesday,. ........ When send
ing for sugar and flour pledges,
please send amount wanted in
s amps. Flour pledges l5c per
100, and sugar certificates 25c a
hundred. Unless payment is en-
closed, the order will not be fill
ed.........D Don't forget that Xxx on
your paper means your subscrip-
ton has expired, or that you are
in arrears......... Everything with
the Allies seems to be down hill
towards Berlin, and the big ma.
chine creased for the occasion. :.
Sunday autoing is the deaf h
knell to Sunday school and church
attendance. Did you ever stop
to think what your duty is on
Sunday. ...Cole Blease is de-
feated in the South Carolina pri-
mary by N. B. Neal. He now is
on the rack with Mr.. Vardaman.
There is still great hope in human
Judgment in this government.
Ford was rejected by the re-
,ublicans but was nominated by
the democrats in Michigan. He
will doubtless be defeated by a
pure republican vote at the No
vember election ........... A letter
from bill" Weeks at Camp Beau
regard will be in next issue. .......
Cotton advanced to SO cents
in Memphis Tuesday. The gov
eminent report is expected to be
about go per cent Of normal crop.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-30
PERSONALS

Andrew Henry was pleasant cal.
err Saturday.
Oscar Williams has returned I
Sheffield.
c. W. Barnes was in town part Of
the week.
E. L. Rlankenship, of Sh. field, wa
in town Monday.
ESQ. ]. 7. Kramer, Of the 18th, va
in Selmer Tuesday.
Jas. DeVinnie, of Pocahontas, spen'
Tuesday here on business.
Miss Lorraine Fulghum visited rel,
at yes at Ramer this week.
j. II. Kirkpatrick, of near Monte.
zumma, was in Selmer Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Houston spent
Sunday at Finger with relatives.
Mr. Fletcher a timber man from
Cairo was in Selmer Monday on bust
ness.
Mrs. E. FH. Hockaday visited her
mother. Mrs. Rachel Alternately, Sun
day.
Quite a number from Selmer at
tended the singing at Mays Chape
Sunday.
Prof w. G. Robinson and wife are
domiciled in the Steadman residence
on Ccnrt avenue.
A. G. Fortune one Of the prosper
GUS farmers Of the LIST, was receni
visitor to Selmer.
Noah Leonard Of the End, sent
word to his folks that he had landed
safely in France.
Esq. Robert Merrill, one Of the new.
" elected Justices Of the county, was
in Selmer Tuesday.
Mrs. Artie Wilson and children
spent week with her husband who
is employed at Nashville.
Rev. Newsom filled his regular ap-
pointment at the Methodist churcL
Sunday morning and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter helms, OF
Corinth, spent Sunday in Selmer al
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. 0.
Wooten.
Mrs. DR.. j. G. Howell, Of Stanton
vile, was q visitor to Selmer the frs
Of the week, having DR.. G. w. Nortl
finish some dental work.
Americas Wade. colored, Of the
358th Infantry, Baltimore. Md. came
in to spent few days with his PEG.
pie before leaving for France.
Bryant Gooch is locking after the
Garage and salesroom Of ]. R. Goocl
4 Son. He has recently returned
home from the Union University al
Jackson.
Lester McAlpin, Of near Ramer,
has been appointed rural carrier OF
route No. |. from Selmer. This is tn
route formerly carried by Bob Stead
mlp. who ia in the army.
W. w. Maness was here Saturday
and had his paper changed to Nash
vile where he goes in the mail mes
senger service from that point. H.
il another mail service boy from Me
Marty that will make good.
Dan I. Gcoch left Monday morn
ing for trip through West Tennes
pee to sell the Woodstock typewriter
This will be his last week on the roa
as BE- intends to devote most of th
time to farming interest.
AL C. Lea and daughter, Aisle. o
Shreveport. came Monday to spend
few days with relatives. AL has bee
selected by the business men of tina
city TO spend six months in Wasbine
ten to try to land some OF the gov
eminent works for Shreveport. HI
is the same genial fellow Of old and
has made good in Louisiana in oil
enterprises. He desires to get in the
service in France with the Y.M.c.A.
n q few months,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-08-30
McNairy County
M EID CROSS
Membership Campaign
SLOGAN: Every man, woman and child in
the county member Of the
RED CROSS.

Hundreds of our boys are in France doing
their part. Are you doing yours here?
The Campaign begins Tuesday night, Sep
TENDER 3. at 8 o'clock Red Cross speakers
will be at the following places:
Tuesday Night
Stanlonvlle H. P Wood Grady Hamm
New Delight J. w. Pwyance
Finger Terry Alternately
"Wednesday Night
Mt Vernon r. M Houston
Ramer Hon ]. d. Johnson
Cravehl j. A. Houston
New Hope Terry Abernalhy
Morphn L. J. Kerr W. G. Robinson
Thursday Night
Guys &c. Houston P. H. 'Ihrashq
ChewaNa Terry Alternately
Adamsvine IA Houston Fl. P Wood
GHchrrt w G.. Robinson
Friday Night
Mt Glead Terry Alternately
McNamy w. C Robinson
Center Hill j. a. Houston
Leapwood W. K. Abernalhy
Saturday Night
Niche W. X Alternately
Chambers Terry Alternately
Pebble Hill , w Robinson
Acton ] A. Houston
Pleasant Grove H. P. Wood
Salem Grady Hamm
Oteryile J. W. Pmyiance
Gooch Sche ohouse ]. c. Houston
Thompson Springs ?. h lhrasher
Other appointments to be announced later
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
New Satin Stripes
Wool VelOurs

These are sd inches wide, with soft, vel
vety touch. They come in two weights-the
lighter weight for one-piece dresses and coat
suits the heavier weight for separate coats
They come in Black Reindeer, Navy, Bottle
Green, Bison, Burgundy Pekin, Seal Brown
Taupe, Copen, Rookie, Delphine and Plum
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
GOetZ Satin
Pussy Willow JayanesQue

This is Pussy Willow Silk printed i'm the
latest designs, such as Tiger Rose Butterfly
and other beautiful patterns 1t is especially
adapted for lining coats and wraps 1t is en-
tensively used by the best furriers for lining
handsome fur coats, and it is guaranteed for
two seasons wear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Duvet De Lame

This is a fine, soft wooden fabric between a
Velour and Broadcloth. 1t has not the nap
OF Velour and has a duller finish than a
Broadcloth. 1t is excellent for coat suits and
one-piece dresses; it comes in Black and
COlOrS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

Good xsea automobiles arc advertise
"a every day In the Want Ad Columns
Of Tho Tines-Dispatch. Look hero for
tho ear bargain you have wanted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Beautiful Wool Plaids

These come in small, medium and large
plalds, 40 to 81 inches wide, in the newest
color effects They are especially fashionable
dresses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Rag Rugs for Bedrooms

for hard wear these Rugs are unexcelled
in medium-p priced floor covering. At nresant
we are Offering a very large assortment of the
9xl2 feet size at $500 and $4,000 each.
Third Floor South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Seamless Brussel RUGS

me price at which we are offering these
rugs makes them one Of the most attractive
rugs Tor bedrooms and guest chambers we
could suggest. we
Hlt-and-miss effect, with neat border IF
blue, pink, yellow or green:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

Sizes 24x36 inches s10n
Sizes 30x60 inches 5000
Sizes 36x72 inches Sam
Sizes 4x7 feet ssso
Sizes 6x9 feet $500
Sizes 7.6x10.6 feet $3.50
Sizes 9x12 feet $3.50
Sizes 12x15 feet So5.O0
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29

Something to Remember selecting choosing something tina
Quality color and should appreciate
thoroughas
Winter Rug exhibits sharply having
buying NOW All the famous Rugs of
color andde
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Silver Fox

THIS is a soft velour fabric, with Just a touch
OF white mixed with the colored ground 1t
comes Sd inches wide, in Taupe, Reindeer
and Pekln Blue. 1t is especially fashionable
for coat suits.
First Floor, South
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
New Dress Trimmings
and Buttons

We are showing the newest conceits
in the most wanted Dress Trimmings,
such as Fringes, Tassels, Girdles,
Beaded Ornaments, Jet Trimmings. also
the new Fur Trimmings, Fur Collars.
Muff Forms, etc.
First Floor, Sixth Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Administer Rugs of Quality

Extra heavy deep pile Administer Rugs,
beautiful designs in rich, warm color effects,
suitable for any room, and prices within reach
of ALL
Make your selection before this lot is gone.
as we Will not be able to offer such values
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
French Serges

These are especially fashionable in Navy
and Mems Wear Blue for one-piece dresses
and dresses combined with satin
They come 40 to 81 inches wide We are
showing large range of French Serges
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-29
Plaid Silks

An especially attractive showing of the new
Plaid Silks in beautiful color combinations in
both satin and taffeta weaves
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-01
PROMINENT MEN HELD
FOR NEGRO LYNCHING
seventeen Required To Furnish
Heavy Bail Upon Warrants
sworn Out by Sheriff.

Columbia, S. c., Feb. 2S.-Seven-
teen white men of Barnwell county
were placed under heavy bonds by
Circuit Judge w H. Townsend here
today for alleged participation in the
lynching of Walter Best. a negro.
last Saturday. The negro early that
day had shot William Wilson. a
young white boy. to death in a
blacksmith shop.
Five of the men were required TO
furnish bail to thesamount of $500
each and II to give $4,000 bail
Some OF the men are prominent
in the business and agricultural in
terests. The warrants were sworn
out by Sheriff Morris, of BarnweIl
county. who said in an affidavit that
he recognized most of the men ap-
pretended, eight or nine of whom
ne designated as going into the
swamp with the negro after dragging
him from the officers machine.
One OF the sheriff's deputies made
affidavit corroborating the sheriffs
testimony and also named a man
who he says dragged the negro from
the automobile.
The men placed under heavy
bond are: c. II. Sanders. John
Dunbar. o. b. Lynes. f. G.. Connel-
ly and Oscar Carlton.
Those furnishing bail to the
amount OF $4,000 are: ]. r. Blount
w. b. Sanders. G. A. Sanders. b. b.
Best. S. w. Dominick. Leo Todd
Lawrence Harter, Grady Harter. H..
II. Young. Simms O'Neal, George
Hogg and Frank Harter.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-01
WAXHAW MAN is NOW
PRISONER IN GERMANY
L. B. Arrant, of WaNhaw, Held at
Brandenburg, His Sister Is In
formed-Picking Cotton.

Monroe, Feb. 2S.-During the
good weather for the past several
days, the Union county farmers
have gathered much cotton from the
fields. During December and jan
uary the weather conditions were
such that a great deal of cotton was
left in the fields. Prices for picking
are running as high as 81 per 100
pounds, but even at this it is prof
table as the farmer gets from 23 to
27 cents for this damaged product,
and there are several hundred bales
in the fields at this time.
T. B. Arrant, of Waxhaw, in this
county, is prisoner of war in
Brandenburg, Germany. This infor-
nation was conveyed to his sister.
Mrs. NJ. S. Ashley by the Red Cross
national headquarters at Washing
ton. ID. G. She had not heard from
her brother for more than a year and
she did not know whether he was
dead or not. 1t develops that he was
captured off a British vessel about a
year ago and taken to Brandenburg
and has since been held as a prison
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-01
AUXILIARIES
ARE BEING ORGANIZED
Now Most EngroSsing Branch of Red
Cross Work i'm Lancaster
County.

The most engrossing branch of
work in the Red Cross Just now is
the organization Of the Junior Aux
iiaries in the various county
schools. The history of the move
ment and plans for the development
of this department were presented
by Rev. Mr.. Hugh r. Murchison.
chairman of the executive board
and Mrs. Ernest Moore, vce-chair-
man of the chapter, in addresses be-
fore the county teachers association
at their patriotic meeting last Sat
urday. The Lancaster Central
school was the first school to COM
plete its Junior Red Cross organiza-
ton. Its total enrolment of All
pupils is now enrolled as a Junior
Auxiliary With the 35 pupils al
ready members of the Lancaster
chapter deducted the amount raised
by 25-cent Junior fees amounts TO
SlO9 All OF this money will be ex-
pended in the purchase of material
to be made up by the pupils into
Red Cross supplies. Even the very
youngest children are being assign
ed work.
The work of organizing other
schools in the county is being rapid
ly pushed by the chapter school COM
mittee. Mrs. T. NJ. Hughes. chair
man OF the cooperative committee.
and Mrs. John Poag, executive sec
retary, together with Mrs. Springs.
visited the schools at Riverside.
Cane Creek, Stoneboro. Pleasant Hill
and IElgin in all OF which the vote
was unanimous to organize Junior
Red Cross AuXiliaries. The chapter
ofhclals wish TO express publicly
their sincere appreciation of the
cordial response and hearty coon
Grafton OF the teachers in all the
schools visited. Antioch and Buford
viii be appealed to for organization
today.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-01
GERMAN FIRE RETURNED
SHARPLY BY AMERICANS
Enemy Attacks Followed by DeadI,
RetaliatOry Work on Part Of
United States Troops.

With the American Army in
France. Feb. 2S.-In the American
sector northwest Of Toul the Ger
mans tried the tactics OF concen-
trating artillery fire on one of the
American positions. apparently with
the purpose of oblterating It, The
American guns Immediately punish
ed the German batteries with a
doubly heavy retaliatory fire and
then swept the enemy lines with a
vicious barrage. undoubtedly inhict-
ing considerable damage.
The German guns promptly ceas-
ed fire. Whether they were silenced
or stopped firing for other reasons is
unknown, but since that time hardly
shot has been fired from that point.
At night a German patrol was
found once more within the Ameri-
can fire. 1t was driven back by ma
chine gun and rifle fire American
Patrols worked freely, without inter
ference
The Germans dropped into the
American trenches an entirely new
type of bomb, resembling a baseball.
No damage was done.
Along the front generally there
was less firing. owing to low visi-
hility. The Germans continued to
shell their targets in the towns be-
hind the lines, aiding one town
which hitherto has not been shelled.