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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-06
City's Presbyterians Are
Canvassed for Membership
in New World Movement

Every member of the United Presby-
terian church in Richmond, Is being
canvassed this week by a special com
mittee of the church, as part Of the
nationwide campaign Of the New
World movement.
The campaigners are working on the
plan Of the movement to enroll 4o,Ooo
families throughout the country in the
Family Altar League, organized TO re-
vitalize religion in the home.
The Richmond workers expect to
complete their canvass this week, AMI
their report will be sent TO the Nation
al headquarters of the church, in Pitts
burg, next Monday. Mrs. Elmer Ma
gaw, Mrs. w. l.. Misener, Mrs. Mabel
pG.hnston and Mrs. Pearl Ramsey are
m charge of tho canvass
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-06
Mexican Bandits Kill Six
American Employees in Raids

impeachcble proof of their guilt"
Seven men robbed the camp offices
At the Aware Terminal on August
II, the report further says, taking
Mexican gold equal to s11,722 in AM
erican money from the safe and the
personal effects Of employees valued
at $3.50. The company complained SO
vigorously that the military authori-
ties arrested the men, who confessed,
duplicating Lieutenant Colonel Barna-
be Pedriguez of the federal army, who
was detained Two Of the men were
publicly executed August II. On
September II the camp of Panuco was
robbed of $72 gold. On September r
20 the pumper at the Pazi pump sta
ton was killed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-06

the great Russian actress, wears in
her latest p-oduction THE Brat" that
her tasto in private life runs along
luEuric-n lines. On the contrary.
while she is always we'll dressed, this
sensational star prefers to gown her
self with an eye chiefly to simplicity
and comfort
"Clothes?" she repeated the ques-
tion. Il like to dress my parts as they
should be dressed. OFT the stage l do
not care for them. always wear
black. and the plainest, least expens,
i've things. l prefer to feel comfort.
able always. I do not care for jewels,
either"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-06
MURRAY

The only play on the American
stage today that deals with life on the
Hawaiian Islands, those beautiful Pa
cihc Ocean possessions of Uncle Sam
namely, THE Bird Of Paradise" will
be seen at the Murray next Monday
1t was. produced in New York eight
years ago by Oliver Morosco. The
story is by Richard Walton Tully. Mr.
Tully lived for many years on the
Islands, and in THE Bird Of Para
disc" he has brought his audience in
close touch with matters pertaining
to them just before the annexation
He tells story of love and intrigue
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-06

and although he brings the note of
tragedy into the life Of the little Ha-
waiian girl, Launa. who makes her
mistakes like many before her, yet re-
deems herself by her own self-sacri
fee, also he shows many flashes of
humor both native and American.
Laurette Taylor, Bessie Barriscale.
Lenore Uric, Carlotta Monterey, Muir
iel Starr, Marion Hutchins have been
seen as Luana This time Florence
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-06
MURRETTE.

A woman doctor is .. X. If she /:
young and pretty. She can hold our
hand and listen to our heart beats any
time The citizens Of Fracas, Arizona,
thought so when they lamped pretty
Kitty Kelly. NJ. D." Young Rand had
bad attack of heart trouble, and
Kitty put him on Bevo diet for
ninety days and told him to keep
away from her. But he kept an eye
on her and saved the pretty doctress
from the bad man of the town. after
beating him to a whisper. 1t looked
bad for Rand when the bad man was
found murdered, but Kitty proved her.
self as good a detective as she was
physician.
At the Murrette theatre for the last
time today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-06

Miss Rockwell with care
fully selected cast including the ma.
tive Hawaiian singers who are one OF
the features OF the play. The stage
production is said to be lavish in its
tropical settings and colorings, espe-
cially the last act showing Mt. XII
lauea, Hawaii's dreaded volcano, In
violent eruption.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-06

Rockwell, a brilliant actress. whose
personality and talent fit her admir-
ably for the role, will be seen as the
child Of Pele. Manager Morosco has
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
CARDINAL GIBBONS
ENDORSES S. A. DRIVE
Venerable churchman Expresses
Hope That $4,000, 900 Will
Be Raised.

The following letter was addressed
to former Governor Whitman of New
York state by Cardinal Gibbons:
Honorable and Dear Sir-I have
been asked by the local Commander Of
the Salvation Army to address a word
to you as National Chairman of the
Campaign about to be launched in be-
half of the above named organization.
This am happy to do, and for the rea-
son that along with my fellow Ameri-
can citizens l rejoice in the splendid
service which the Salvation Army rem
dered our soldier and sailor boys dur
ing the war Every returning trooper
is a willing witness to the efficient and
generous work of the Salvation Army
beth at the front and in the camps at
home. l am also the more happy to
commend this organization because IL
Is free from sectarian bias. The man
in need of help is the object of their
effort, with never question of his
creed or color.
81 trust, therefore, your efforts to
raise S13,O00,000 for the Salvation
Army will meet with hearty response
from our generous public. Faithfully
yours,
aJ CARD. GIBRONSp
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
Cypress Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. 7. +. King spent sew
eral days with the latters sister, Mrs.
A. H, Crocker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Houston of
Iuka, Miss, are the guests of the
latters parents, Mr., and Mrs. M. N.
Wrenn.
Miss Bertha Kirk is dangerously i'll
with typhoid fever.
Misses Stella and Lillian Smith, two
charming girls Of Tuscumbia, Ala, are
the guests of their relatives, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. W. Deming.
Cypress and Wenasoga played a
very interesting game of ball at Cy-
press Saturday in which Cypress was
winner.
/ Mrs. G. A. Cornelius and children
of Dennis, Miss, were the guests Of
their daughter and sister, Mrs. A. L.
Howell.
Crops around Cypress are very
much in need of rain, as it has rained
scarcely any since about the 10th Of
July.
A. H Crocker has been very busy
the past week looking after roads aud
bridges in generalin the 18th District.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
ANDREW CARNEGIE

Andrew Carnegie died Monday
at his summer home at Lenox,
Mass. He was "a years of age,
and an attack Of bronchial pneu-
monia of three days resulted in
his death. He was feeble from
old age. He. perhaps, was the
greatest philanthropist the world
ever produced. He was only sec
onded by Rockefeller in wealth.
He gave to public libraries and
other charities over $300,000, 600,
leaving an estate now of probably
half a billion.
He was Scotchman and start
ed TO work at Zoe a day in a cot
ton mill in Pittsburg.
He was a grand old man, die
ing ripe in years and loving re-
membrance of hundreds of thous-
ands who have been recipients of
his benevolences.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
ALL CLAIMS ARE
UPHELD BY LADY
Mrs. Parrish Is Firmly Convinced
Of Trutona's Remarkable
Merits.


Adamsvile, Tenn, Aug. 13, 1919.
Il am convinced that Trutona is a
medicine of true merit and | feel
can safely say that it will do all that's
claimed" was the enthusiastic and
convincing statement made recently
by Mrs. W E. Parrish, a we'll. known and
highly respected Adamsville woman.
I've been suffering with nervous
ness and heart trouble for the past
25 years.. she continued. "Consti-
patton also bothered me. I've taken
a lot Of different. medicines but
they didn't give me permanent relief.
Zone bottle of Trutona has bene-
fitted me wonderfully. Why, | can
sleep SO much better at night now
and my nervous trouble has been
greatly improved. In q general way,
too, feel much better. Pm conf
dent there are further benefits 10
Trutona for me and intend to con-
tinue using it. J trust others will
heed my advice and try the new
tonic"
Trutona is now being introduced
and explained in Selmer at DR.. Ken
drick's drug store.
The j. S. DeBois. Son & Co, whole
sale distributors for this section.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
Land Transfers.


Elmer Williams to J. Ed Williams,
1869 acres, 81 90.
j H Furguson and wife to W Carl
and Estell 7 Furguson, l39 acs, 5000.
Heirs of 7 H Nelson to ] R Swain,
173 acres, $500.
AB Smith and wife to JE VIII
liams, 100 acres. $3.50.
Pm Coleman aud wife to Edgar
Coleman, 100 acres, $1,000.
w E Mcleod and wife to w D
Whitaker, l0S acres, $1,000.
William Diamond to ] W Forsythe,
200 acres, $1,000.
Doss Wolf to P NJ Horbush, I.10th
interest in 35 acres. SI20.
N Hardwick and wife to C B Nagle,
l3l acres, $1,000.
H B Johnston to W F Huggins,
one lot. $l.00.
W A Sutton to Troy Hurst, three
lots in Purdy, $500.
JH Curry and wife to Ella, Ellis
and Romie Butler, store house and lot
in Adamsville, $1,000.
Enloe Coleman to A L Coleman,
half undivided interest in $50 acres,
Sl400.
Boss Perkins and wife to F P Far
ris. 95 acres, $400.
RIM McCann to &C Marshall,
acres, 5000,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
Gravel Hill,

S. L. Prince who moved from this
community to Fanin couotv, Texas,
20 years ago, is back on visit. The
most noted change with him in the
county is growth of the timber.
Forrest McHughes was in our vii
age Saturday. He is visiting mis-
brother, w. B. McHughes, who has
been sick for some time and is not
expected to recover.
Baptising in ]. R Gooch's pool last
Saturday evening by Rev. Roland,
pastor of the Pleasant Sight church.
Rev. Phillips filled his regular ap-
pointment here Saturday and Sunday.
DR.. Copeland veterinarian Of Hum
boldt, was called last week to see
some cattle of W. A. Burns, vaccinat-
ing several head
Esq. Coin was in our town Satur-
day and reports good interest in
the road work in his community. A
gravel road srom the pike to inter-
sect the Burlington road one mile
south of Gravel Hill is being pushed.
Land trading continues in our com
munitY, three or four farms having
changed hands in last few days. If
the prospects of good road is not
cause for it. don't know what it is
certainly not the crops.
S. W. Gooch and family were the
guests of J. R. Gooch Sunday.
Rada Mccormick Is teaching a ten
days singing school here. He began
Monday with fair attendance.
Road work is progressing nicely
south Of Gravel Hill. Will work sew
eral days this week.
Rev. Night, pastor of 1st Baptist
church of Corinth, will preach at
Gravel Hill 4th Sunday evening at
3 o'clock, and will preach a series Of
sermons the week following. Every
body invited to hear him.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
New Hope News.
ANON


w. 7. Nichols hurt his back while
working the road and was confined to
his bed all last week.
The New Hope meeting closed last
Friday night with good results. 1t
was meeting which brought the
greatest awakening among the church
members that the church has ever
before known. This church is ahead
of any other Methodist church in this
county in having Woman's Mission
ary Society with "a charter members,
and is the only M b. church in this
part of the district having Mission
airy Society. What do you think Of
that!
I. ]. Estill, a very old man of this
community, is afflicted with cancer
which has destroyed almost the entire
left side. of his face and is rapidly
eating its way to his brain. The
preachers made three visits to this
old mans home during the recent
meeting and he was finally converted,
baptised and joined the church.
There will be very little fodder to
pull in this section unless it rains
before Christmas.
Sidney Durbin has seven fine hogs
that will pull 400 by December. He
also has n or more fine watermelons
that are ready to pull now.
Tommy Smith is beginning sing
ing school at New Hope school house
this week.
The people demonstrated their high
esteem for their,new pastor. Rev. 7
Erie Hillard, by wagon load of corn
and hay and many other good things
which were left at the parsonage in
Selmsr the first of the week.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
Special Notice.

At Bethel Springs, Saturday. Aug.
10th. Rev. B. ]. Russell, Presiding
Elder; Rev. W. ]. Mccoy. Memphis
Conference Missionary Secretary, and
others, will conduct a district group
meeting telling the people how to re-
ceive and use the spiritual blessings
following the great Centenary Cele-
bration. This is an all day meeting.
Everybody invited.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
Railway Mail Clerk Examination.

The United Staes Civil Service Com
mission announces an examination for
railway mail clerk, for men only. on
August %, 1919, at Jackson, Tenn.
age limit, 18 to 35. The entrance
salary for this position is $l,100 a
year. For application blanks and 9TH
er information, apply to R. ]. Boon,
Local Secretary, Jackson, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
Money Lost.

On Sunday afternoon, August 8. on
my way from my home to Rose Hill
church, or from the .church to Nc
Marry, or from McNairy to my home.
] lost my pocket book containing $65,
six $40 and one SIS bill. 1t is a black
pocket-book with rubber band around
it. will pay liberal reward for
the return of the money found.
jim CRosKERY. Bethel Spings.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
Court Change,

The regular term of the Circuit
Court will convene the fifth Monday
in September instead of the third
Monday, and litigants and witnesses
will attend the fifth Monday. TIE
criminaldocket will be called as usu-
al, Wednesday after that Monday.
]. B. GRAHAM, Clerk.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
AARON BROOKS

The following letter was re-
ceived this week by Mr.. Wood
from the international Commit
tee Of Young Mems Christian
Associations of New York:
Mr.. Fl. P. Wood
Selmer, Tenn.
Dear Mr.. Wood:
When Mr.. Aaron Brooks of
Selmer, Tenn, went overseas
eleven months ago he gave you
as one of his references. | am
glad to pass on to you the follow
ing statement made by Mr.. Ray
L. Merrill, the Divisional Secre-
tary, under whom he served:
MIR. Brooks has rendered 10y
al, efficient service in a whole
hearted sacrificing manner.
You will, am sure, as a friend
of Mr.. Brooks be glad to know
of his excellent work. We hope
that you will pass on this infor-
nation to his other friends SO
that they may realize our cord
ial appreciation of the service, he
has rendered to the soldiers,
through this organization.
Yours very sincerely,
CARLOS HI. STONE
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15

Most of the shopmen are on
a strike on almost all the western
roads resumed work Tuesday.
Their head officers did not favor
the strike, but it practically oc-
Cured by the, men walking out
for the past week. Their course
has crippled the freight shipping
on all roads. The union in dis
regard of the official heads, have
given terrible jolt to the future
solidity of union labor.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
Automobile for Sale.

Chevrolet ive-passenger car, good
paint top to bottom, brand new bat
teries, castings and inner tubes good
as new. In good repair and running
order. Priced far below new one.
Inquire at Independent office.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15

The Selmer Circuit is making great
progress in many ways. 1t stands as
the 9th charge in the Lexington Dis
trict of the M. E. Church to organize
a Woman's Missionary Society. On
last Sunday Mrs. P. N. Maddox of
Huntingdon was present at New Hope
church with the help of the pastor
organized society Of 20 charter
members. There are only four other
charges in the district that have a
Missionary Society among the Metho.
dists We say Hurrah! for Selmer
circuit
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15

FOR SALE One phonograph in
excellent condition. Standard make.
A number of good records included,
Apply at this Office.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15

Ye humble scribbler is working
night and day in revival meetings and
the "Sunbeams" will not shine so hot,
we trust, for the next three or four
weeks.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
BETHEL SPRINGS
HIGH SCHOOL
Session Opens September l, 1919
WILLIAM C. HAMM, PRINCIPAL.

WILLIAM G. HANlM. PRINCIPAL
Graduate West Tenn. State Normal
HISTORY MATHEMATICS
4. RUTH WEIGH
Graduate West Tenn State Normal
ENGLISH LATIN AND FRENCH
MYRTICE FRANCIS RAMER
Amory High School, Student Peabody College
INTERMEDIATE GRADES
HELEN MAI RAINEY
West Tenn, State Normal
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT
MUSIC TEACHER. TO BE SUPPLIED
1t is desire to enroll every available student especial
H High School students Every effort will be made to offer
attractive Of study those that best suit the needs of
the pupil
We have secured corps of strong, thorough conscien
ous teachers who will give their time and talents only
textbooks but also those things that lead culture and
civic betterment.
Any information will be gladly given Write NE, or see
W. T. PIGoTT, Secretary of Local Board
W. G. HAMM, PRINCIPAL
Bethel Springs, Tenn
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15

Subscribe for the Independent, only
$l.00 year ia the county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
Do you borrow or lend?
Do you idle or spin?
Do you profit or win?
DO you live right or sin?

Sid the Shy says: Being hem
pecked is very dusty condition of
household affairs brought about by
women sweeping with the wrong end
of the broom"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1919-08-15
Sunbeams
BY T. ERIE FIILLARD
LITTLE BOYS WHO sNEEzE

LITTLE BOYS WHO sNEEzE
Ny eyes see fairies when they're shut;
| see them dancing on my nose,
And hear them tripping, tripping,
but
They scratch me with their toesl
And then sneeze, oh, dreadful loud,
That makes a mist and starts a
breeze,
And off they scamper on the cloud
To hop on Pa and make him sneeze
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-08
Schools Awarded Prizes

| The following schools of NewberrV
have received prizes from the South
Carolina school improvement associ-
alton:
Building prize $4,000, Mt Bethel
Garmany
Raising from outside sources AMI
depositing with the county treasurer
the greatest amount Of money, $1,000
prize. Silverstreet.
For each association holding and
reporting y regular monthly meet
ings, $500 prize, Silverstreet
For upkeep, growth, efficiency and
community service, major prize Of
$1,000 to Heath Springs, Lancaster
county. prize of $1,000. St. Phillips.
For health and sanitation, major
prize of $50 to Albright mill school
Spartanburg county. Prize of $1,000
Prosperity and
For war service work third prize #
$4,000 to Prosperity.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-08
Copeland Brothers

Have recently arranged so that
their two: large store rooms which
they have been occupying for their
large and prosperous business may
connect through an arch cut in the
rear. They now have their large
stock arranged SO that 1t is m"ch
more convenient for the clerks to
show goods and easier for the pur-
chaser to make selections because the
goods can be better displayed. They
have also put in new and modern fix
lures for the keeping and display'n:'
of hats and coats and coat suits SO
as to keep the dust off and every
thing is up to the minute.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-08
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and any leather work from a shoe
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We claim supremacy in value CIV
ing and leave the verdict with the
people.
ELECTRIC SHOE HOSPITAL
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-08
r, and business manager are:

or, and business manager are:
Publisher. The Herald and News
Co., Newberry,~S. c.
Editor, E. H. Aull. Newberry, s. e
Managing Editor. K. H. Aull, New.
berry, S. c.
Business Manager, E. H. Aull, New
berry, S. C.
2. That the owners are: (Give
names and addresses of individual
owners, or. if corporation, give its
name and the names and addresses
of stockholders owning or holding l
per cent or more Of the total amount
of stock.)
E! H: Aull, Newberry, S. C.
NJ. A. Aull. Newbery, S. C.
. 8. That the known bondholders.
mortgages, and other security hold
ers owning or holding l per cent or
more of total amount of bonds, mort
cages, or other securities are:
Carolina Life Insurance Co., Co.
lumbia, S. c..
S. A. Pressly, Treas. Due West, S.
C.
American Type Founders Co., Bal
timore, Md
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Sworn 10 and subscribed before me
this 31st day of March, 1918.
R. VI. Lominac!l.
My commission expires at pleasure
Of governor.)
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-08
A GERMAN HELMET
Is PRIZE IN CONTEST

Attention., School children 4
German helmet will be given in each
county in the State as prize fol
the best Victory Loan Slogan. Every
school child is invited and urged to
compete for this prize. The contest
is open to the pupils of all private
and public schools, high schools in
cluded.
The contest closes April r. Select
the 3 best slogans from your school
and Nail them Immediately to
Mrs. J. n. Mclaughlin,
Publicity Chairman
Newberry, S. G
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-08
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT

Rev. w. r. Anderson will preach
a Mt. Zion Baptist church at Silver
street the second Sunday in April IN
the afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The
public is invited to be present.
There will be lively and interest
ing game at the college ball park
this (Tuesday) afternoon between the
>Wofford boys and the Newberry boys
Both play ball and it will be lively
from start to finisho The game will
:. be called promptly, at 4 o'clock.
The Bachelor Maids will meet
Tuesday afternoon, April 8. at 500
O'Clock with Mrs. Wilson Brown.
The rain on Friday was great
thing for the gardens and we imagine
the farmers were glad to see it.
There is good religious meeting
going on at the First Baptist churca
this week Rev F. H. Martin of Flor
ence is assisting the pastor the Re",
f. V. Babb in the preaching. Good
crowds are attending and the inter-
est in the service is fine.
Clerk of Court Goggans has received
the pension money, and is ready to pay
it out. The amount for this county
As s5,5440O. The number of pension
ers on this roll is 148. Under the new
pension law there will be further al
lotments as we understand it and
some of the names sent down from
this county by the old pension board
have been turned down and returned
and they will have to apply to the
new board. Any changes f0om the
roll of 1918 will have to be made by
: che new pension board.
The Greenville Woman's Collega
Glee club will give a concert in Hol-
land hall at $50 Tuesday night. Aa-
mission 25 and 50 cents.
Tranwood auxiliary of the Red
Rross will serve ice cream at the
residence of Mr.. George A. Epting
Saturday afternoon, April -. Hours
.4:3o to 7::30. Public invited.