davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23

and cattle. The finest specimen
of the registered big type Poland
China hog, is specially in which
they excel, and Holstein and Jer-
sey thoroughbred cattle are in
cluded in making Ramer a live
stock center.
The best equipped blacksmith
and woodwork shop doing quality
work in all its branches is also
located at Ramer, and John R.
Dancer is its owner and propri-
etor, and has the reputation of
being a master of the mechanic
al craft in plying his trade.
Two of the completest estab-
lishments in a town the size of
Ramer are S. R. Chambers bar
ber shop which is equipped with
baths, running water and electric
lights, and in this shop work is
done by No. / BARRIERS. McMa-
han & Lawson's garage and pic
ture, which also houses Lo Pc
trees Delco-Light headquarters,
is a model garage so arranged as
to turn out work that will come
up to the strictly first-class rate.
T. O. Carman's insurance card
also appears on this page, and he
represents company whose rep
utation for upright dealings has
long been established.
Now, if at any time you feel
that a touch Of genuine hositality
will do you good, Ramer is the
place to go and the trip may teach
a fellow the benefits to be deriv-
ed from the cooperative spirit
manifested by Ramer citizens.
Lots of fine folks in and around
Ramer, and a lbig bundle of In
dependents go there each week.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
Ramer's Page Ad

This week we carry a page ad
made up Of announcements of the
various business concerns of this
this thriving little town just sew
en- miles south of Selmer.
Ramer has the distinction OF
having perhaps the largest de-
partment store in any town in
this section. This mammoth es.
tablishment is owned and oper-
ated by A. B. Hamm & Co., and
is as strong financially as any in
stitution of it's kind as there is
in the state. ]. r. Hamm is the
active member of the firm, and
his ability to manage a business
of such magnitude, places him in
the front rank class of men ca
pable of correctly handling big
propositions. The various de-
partments are in charge of sales
people who are at all times on
the job of giving customers cour-
teous and prompt service and that
for every purchase made in their
respective departments they get
value received for money spent
There isn't a better high school
in the county to its size than the
Ramer High School, Of which C.
l.. Majors is principal, and under
him are number of trained and
thorough working teachers. The
citizens as whole CO operate with
the faculty in everything that
will make the school better.
Another big concern in Ramer
is the firm of ]. w. Robinson &
Son, grain, and livestock breed
ers and dealers. They ship car
after car of grain, hay, fine hogs
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
From Gravelhill

Sorry that our town cannot be
represented every week in the
Independent, but the writer has
been working out of the neigh
borhood and will be for another
week, and his boss won't let him
stop long enough to find out the
news. He likes his boss alright,
and the people where he's work
ed have co-operated with him and
made it as pleasant as possible,
but after the second thought, too
late though, it's a job he wasn't
looking for, and ten years hence,
the job will be waiting for anoth-
er man.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. T. Huggins Of
Texas are visiting friends and
relatives in this neighborhood,
and with j. A. Olive and family,
Mrs. w. O. Armstrong and 9TH
,ers visited ]. B. Huggins Sunday.
A mob shot into the residence
of a colored man named Ray one
night last week. He had recent
" moved on to the farm sof w.
o. Armstrong. He has moved
again.
We are not able to give much
news, but will state that the
health of our community is good.
After we have finished our work
away from home, we will give a
few items more often, and may
describe the southern part of the
county, which covers more terri
tory than we even imagined.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
Stantonville Items

John Alexander and Miss Ber-
tie Mckenzie were married Sun
day morning at the home of the
bride in the presence of a few
friends. They honored their
many friends with a supper Mon
day night. We extend them our
congratulations.
Carlis Hendrix and wife OF
Bethel Springs, spent the week
end with Mrs. Hendrix parents,
j. 0. Hoover and wife.
E. G. Sanders, Jr., has been
sick for several days.
Miss Cloyce Jones, who is at
tending school at jackson, spent
the weekend at home.
Rev. Melton filled his appoint.
ment at the Methodist church
Sunday.
We are glad to have Mrs. Mag
gle Adams back at school after
an absence of two weeks.
School is doing fine, with an
enrolment of ITS pupils.
]. A. Reddell an aged veteran,
died at his home two miles east
of Stantonville. Jan. 19.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
Ramer High School Items

The senior class was organized
in December. Eugene Hamm was
elected President and lila McAlpin
Secretary.
Matte Robinson Of the senior
class holds the highest general
average in the High School De-
partment.
Wendell Carman, forward on
the basketball team, has been out
of school the past two weeks on
account of illness.
The local basketball team was
defeated by the Tishimingo five
on the Corinth court last Friday,
Jan. l6. The score was al to 10.
Otis league took Wendell Car
mans place as forward in the
Tishimingo game last Friday.
Odie league, a youngster of
the End team is a promising con-
tender for place on the 1st. team
Miss Weaver spent the weekend
In Henderson as the guest Of Miss
Allen.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
NOTICE OF SALE.

| have sold to 0. S. Aber-
nathy the Independent plant,
to w. K. Alternately the In
dependent building and the
paper will continue to be pub
lished at the old stand.
| am alone Interested in the
balance due me to November
IL, 1919.
In relinquishing all interest
in the Independent, we desire
to return our thanks to our
old subscribers. and commend
a continuance of patronage
TO the new owner
Mr.. Alternately has the abil-
ity and push to put the paper
on a higher plane than here
tofore.
Respectfully,
J. w. PURVIANCE.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
In Menoriam

In memory of my beloved faith
er, Rev. J. Fl. Curry, who died
at his home in Selmer, Tenn. on
January "a. 1917, aged 78 years,
2 months and q days. He and
my mother were married Sept.
80, 1869. He joined the Baptist
church when a mere boy, enter
ed the ministry in 1865, and con-
tinued preaching until a short
time pefore his death. During
his ministry he baptized more
than 1900 persons, preached
more than1, 300 funerals and mar
ried over 1000 couples. He was
quiet and reserved in his nature,
sincere in all he did, strong in
his convictions and purposes OF
soul, and unyielding in his loyal
ty to that which he regarded as
right. His life was of unselfsh
service to God and humanity. He
was a devoted husband and faith
er, and there are blessed mem
cries that will ever be cherished
by his family and other loved
ones. The fruitage of his life
will ever manifest itself in the
lives and characters of his friends.
Though absent from us, he has
gone where all is peace and JOY
and love. We miss him in our
home, and never cease to long
/ s.For the touch OF a vanished hand.
And the sound OF voice that is still !
His daughter,
MRS. G. w. MCCULLAR.
Corinth, Miss.
I'VE all knew and loved Bro.
Curry. and no one is missed more
than this veteran minister. = Ed
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
Selmer High School Notes

Never in the annals of the Sell
mer High School h We there been
as many pupils as there are at
the present session, there being
two-hundred ffty-eight pupils en-
rolled, and new pupils are COM
ing in every week, among them
being Emmett Moore from near
Stantonville.
Our society met recently and a
good program was rendered by
the high school department.
Miss Audrey McCullar is back
with US after being absent sever
al days on account of an accident
Prof. Robinson, our principal,
in company with County Super
intendent Terry Alternately, at
tended the State Teachers Associ-
alton at Nashville last week.
Our athletes are playing good
basketball, but not as good as
they should. Bethel defeated
Selmer recently in a warm game.
The first half of our school term
has passed and with it some of
the best and most enjoyable work
that was ever accomplished by
pupils attending. The prospects
for the next four months are still
more promising than the past,
for we realize that final examin-
ations are not far in the future.
A. G. w.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
Good News

Joe Floyd received a letter from
his friend ]. H. Richardson last
week. He is head salesman in'the
mems ready-to-wear department
of a large department store in
Florida.
Mr.. Richardson went to Florida
on account of the failing health
of his wife and little daughter
Bernice. Both are improvingrap-
idly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
Circuit Court Proceedings

| lie JdHudTy leTIIl Ol circuit
court convened Monday morning
at 10 o'clock, with Judge Richard
B. Baptist presiding. w. X. Aber.
nathy, encouragement, John F.
Dillon, sheriff, and ]. B. Graham,
clerk, were present to do their
respective duties in conducting
the court.
Judge Baptist soon had a grand
jury organized and delivered his
chargr to them by which they
were to fulfill their duties as jur-
ors. Those serving as grand jur-
ors were:
j. H. Hill, foreman for the en-
suing two years.
B. R. Banks, j. @. Ingram, j.
F. Hurley, clerk, S. L. Meek, H.
A. Weaver, J. D. Cheshier, Geo.
Cobb, E. w. Carothers, w. H..
James, Isaac Grove, w. D. Glib
son, Will Wall.
The following citizens compos-
ed the travis jury:
Newt Hill, Henry Wilson, Ed
Wagner, Steve kirkpatrick, U.
N. Bullman, Ernest Ledbetter,
Millard Lott, H. L. Archer. AL
bert Pittman, Brown Gatlin, AL
ex Milford, A. M. Green.
Following is a list of the cases
disposed of:
CIVIL DOCKET
|. L. Sipes VS. L. R. Lockman,
appeal; judgment for $1,000 and
costs.
|. L. Sipes VS. w. T. Pigott, ap-
peal; dismissed at cost of plain
tiff.
E, D. Browder VS. John Bos-
hart, appeal; verdict for defend
ant.
A. W. Smith vs. Tom Ingle, ap-
peal; case dismissed at cost of
defendant
Same vs. same, with same or
der of dismissal.
CRIMINAL DOCKET
State VS. Joe Walker, violating
age of consent; not guilty by con-
sent of attorney general.
State VS. Clay Westbrooks, lar
ceny; not guilty by consent of
attorney general.
State VS. Hubert Cox, d. p. W.,
not guilty.
State VS. Jack Hurley, trans
porting liquor; not guilty.
State VS. Joe Caldwell, p. d.,
submitted and fined $25. 90 and
costs.
State VS. Leon Howell, assault
and battery; fined $4,000.
State VS. C. B. Steadman, .. d.,
not guilty.
Judge Baptist has a prompt and
satisfactory manner of dispatch
ing business in his court, and is
one of the most popular and ca
pable judges ever elected to this
circuit.
All court attaches did excellent
service, and the number of bills
returned by the grand jury could
not have been many, for liquor
is so scarce that law violations
are now a rarity.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
Special Notice

Rev. ]. H. Talley, of Hender-
son, will fill his regular appoint
ment at New Bethel Sunday, II
a. m. Everybodykinvited to at
tend this service.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
Pay Up and Vote

To vote in the Bond Issue for
good reads it is absolutely neces-
sary to have 1919 poll tax receipt,
dated on or before February 20,
1920
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
Ramer News

Miss Vera Cardwell has return
ed from a visit with relatives at
Corinth.
j. A. Houston. of Selmer. was
here Monday.
E. w. Mitchell. of Corinth, was
a business visitor here one day last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r, S. Reeder End
little sons, of Falcon, spent Satur-
day and Sunday in the home of j.
&c. Reeder.
W. w. Wallace, of Selmer, made
a profes sional visit here Monday.
Con Wardlow and family, of
ICorintb. were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. K. Fowlkes Sunday.
! ]. r. Olive and family visited
his parents near Chewalla the lat
ter part of last week.
Mrs. I. A. Hill was the guest of
Corinth relatives Thursday and
Friday.
Allen McCov, of Gravelhill, Wis
tied here recently.
| A. E. Lawson made a business
trip to Jackson Tuesday.
| Mrs. H. P. Dancer has been
quite sick for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Ballard
have returned to their home in
Springfield. Ill.
Irmic Huggins, wife, and little
daughter, Lillian Dale. of Paint
Rock, Texas, were visiting rela-
tives here last week.
Mrs. Maude Bell, of Adamsville,
was here Saturday in the interest
of w. G. T.U. work.
W. P. McMahan. Tillman Law
son. and Lo Petree and wife left
Sunday for Memphis to attend a
meeting of the Delco Light en-
ployees, where a banquet and
other social features will be en-
joyed.
Joe H. Holmes, of Lexington,
Tenn, was here the first of the
week on business connected with
the unloading of the dredge which
will be used in cutting the Cypress
drainage canal. The machinery
was unloaded three miles north of
here where work will begin at
once. This canal will be about
twelve miles long and drain some
OF the finest farming lands in Nc
Marry county.
Misses Helen Leonard, Emma
Booker Rather, and Ona Sweat,
of Corinth, were guests of Miss
Matte Robinson Sunday.
j. F. Hurley, Of Chewalla, spent
Monday night in the home of J. R.
Hamm.
Albert Seigrist, of Corinth, was
a visitor here Sunday.
| Misses Estelle Allen and Julia
Weaver were weekend guests of
the formers mother at Hender-
son.
Mrs. E. S. Robinson made a
visit to Corinth Monday.
]. R. Mccoy and D. Hogan, Of
Gravelhill, were selling cotton
here one day last week.
]. H. Lide, of Corinth, and Fred
Il u e
Emmons, Of Selmer; were here
this week selling groceries to our
merchants.
Lain Fitzgerald, Of Humboldt,
was here Sunday, the guest of
friends.
William McCullar and Misses
Audrey McCullar and Melissa
Alexander Of Selmer, visited the
family of C. L. McCullar Satur-
day and Sunday.
Albert Turner, Of Chewalla,
spent Monday and Tuesday with
relatives here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-01-23
Stump Fuller Wanted

want to buy a good second
hand stump puller if the price is
right. Phone or write,
J. s.. BROWN, R. !, Stantonville.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-07-17

be a qualified voter. IL otherwise quail
flied.
The purchaser OF land. upon land
contract. who actually pays taxes up
on such land and resides thereon.
may vote upon all questions. and
where husband and wife, own prop
erty Jointly, and the same Is assessed
for school taxes In the school dis
vote upon all questions. including the
question OF raising money.
trict, each may, il otherwise qualified,
Dated at tn eschool district OF Cry
stal Falls, this 21st. day Of June. A.
ID. 1920.
BY order OF the board OF education
OF the School District OF Crystal Falls.
BY VIM. Poyseor.
Clerk
2s-27.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-07-17
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

/ announce that / am a candidate
for the Office OF Sheriff OF Iron coun-
~ at the Republican primaries in Aug.
ust.
In announcing my candidacy ] wish
10 state that Law and Order" will be
my platform-the enforcement OF all
the laws, especially the liquor laws
and the laws prohibiting gambling,
which have been so grossly neglected
In recent years.
The appointment Of deputies whose
principles are questioned and who are
in sympathy with law enforcement.
The elimination OF the two salaried
deputies, who are costing the county
over three thousand dollars yearly,
without adequate return In service.
l believe the sheriff's Office should
be run In business-like manner and
all the laws enforced, without add
tional expense TO the county.
am putting this proposition MP TO
the people OF Iron county, believing
that all law abiding and good thinking
citizens will support II.
do not belong 10 any political ring
or organization that will hinder me In
any way from performing the impor-
tant duties OF the Office II elected, sat
isfactorily 10 the people OF the county.
Q9-tf) JAMES A. DICKIE
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-07-17

promising, There are few fields ia
which some effected potatoes were
planted where there has been rot OF
seed tubers. But on the whole every
thing looks fine.
The advance guard OF the potato
hopper, however, is putting in is ap-
pearance I'm some fields. II Is possible
that the abundant rains we have had
VIII act as a deterrant but that re-
mains to be seen. II is certainly nee
essary that the farmers get ready for
action against this insiduous pest
Those present in the field now are
probably laying bat as soon as the
eggs begin 70 hatch the real attact ON
the plant begins.
Bordeaux mixture has been used
with some success as a repellant
where the hoppers have not been too
numerous. Using the Bordeaux with
an excess Of lime seemst TO have been
especially beneficial, AS this prepar-
alton is beneficial TO the plant regard
less OF the presence OF the hopper ev-
cry farmer should be prepared to APP
ply 1t. The standard preparation how
ever for the hopper is nicotine sui
plate, which should be applied at the
rate OF three-quarters OF a pint and
two pounds OF soap to so gallons or
water. AS this must be applied to the
underside OF the plant the problem of
application Is one for the individual
farmer 10 work out for himself AS
the season goes on we should be glad
to have the experiences of farmers on
this.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-07-17
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
To The Qualified Electors OF the
school District Of Caystal Falls

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
Tho Board OF Registration will be In
session in precincts numbered one
and two" on the 10th day OF July
A. d. 1929, from eight o'clock A. M
until eight o'clock p. NJ. for the pur-
nose OF registering names OF the quail
ised electors OF said School District,
who shall present themselves to the
Board for that purpose.
The Board OF Registration In pre-
cinct numbered "one" will be in ses-
sion in the basement OF the New City
Hall. in the city OF Crystal Falls.
The Board OF Registration in Pre-
c,nct numbered two" will be IN SEES
sion in the Township office, at the
Toh,n Mine location, in the Township
OF Crysaal Falls.
Every citizn OF tn Unitd STATS u
,ho arc OF twenty-one (2i) years male
or female. who owns property "nicn
g. assessed for school taxes In tne
d,s,r,ct or who Is parent OF iesal
v,ard,an Of any child OF school age,
ana included in the school census OF
said school district, and who has res
,ded in said district three months next
nreced,ne such election, shall be
qualified voter.
On the question Of voting school
,axes every citizen OF the United
States. OF the ages Of twenty-one CID
years, male or female, who owns pro
uerty which is assessed for school
taxes in the district, and who resided
In the district as above stated shall
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-07-17
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

The Probate Court For The County
Of Iron.
At session OF said Court, held al
the Probate Office in the City Of Crys-
tai Falls, in said county, on the 2Sth
day OF June, A. d. 1920.
Present: Hon. Fred F. Murphy,
Judge of Probate
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF SARAH A. WEAVER. Deceased.
George s. Weaver, having filed in said
court an instrument in writing, pur-
porting to be duly exemplihed copy
OF the last will and testiment OF
said Diseased and the record admit
ting the same to probate in the state
Of New York and his petition praying
that said will be allowed, fled and
recorded, and that the administration
OF said estate within the state Of
Michigan be granted TO him or some
other suitable person.
1T is ORDERED, That the 26th day
OF July, A. d. 1920, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, at said probate Office.
be and is hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition.
1T Is FURUIER ORDERED, That
public notice thereof be given by pub
ication Of a copy OF this order, for
three successive weeks previous to
said day of hearing, in The Diamond
Drill, a newspaper printed and circu-
lated in said county.
Fred +. Murphy,
A true Copy Judge OF Probate
July - July H.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-07-17

To the Voters OF Iron County:
hereby announce my candidacy for
Office OF Prosecuting Attorney and re-
specially request your support at the
primaries II nominated and elected
l Will administer the Office TO the best
OF my ability and viii without fear or
favor, enforce the laws OF the state.
LEIGH c. CAswELL
,(24-tf)
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-07-17

/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office OF Inspector OF
Mines for Iron County. / have been
a miner since l was l2-years OF age
and know mining thoroughly. was,
for a number OF years, deputy mine
inspector OF Iron county. Any aid
given me in my canvass for the Office
will be gratefully appreciated.
FRANK CoMMINSKI
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-07-17
POLITICAL NOTICE
I(24-tfD

To the Editor, The Diamond Drill,
Crystal Falls, Mich.
have heard sufficient TO lead me
TO believe that there is a genuine de-
sire on the part OF a great number OF
people In the 18th district for me 20
enter the race for nomination for Con-
gress from the 18th District on the
Republican ticket, at the Primary
election next August. While not in
sensible TO the requirements neces-
sary 70 fiji the position OF representing
the 18th District in Congress, know
that If were 10 be nominated and e.
lected / would render to the people of
the District strong and loyal service.
desire TO thank my friends through
out the District for their kind and fat
tering offers OF support, and | hope
that they will continue in the same
frame Of mind.
hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination for Representative in
Congress from the 18th District on the
Republican ticket at the Primaries to
be held in August next.
Dated at Iron River. Michigan, June
10, 1920.
(24-tf. NJ. S. McDoNoUGH.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-07-17
POLITICAL NOTICE
JOHN WALL

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office Of sheriff OF Iron
county and solicit the support OF all
who feel that ! will make such an
officer as will be credit to Iron
county. Any assistance given me will
be gratefully appreciated.
JOHN f. UDD.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-07-17
POLITICAL NOTICE

/ hereby announce my candidacy
for Mine Inspector for Iron county at
the election to be held on August 81,
1920. / shall appreciate any assist
ance given me.
RICHARD NICHOLAS
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-07-17
POLITICAL NOTICE
FRANK coMMINsKI

hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office OF county clerk. have
tried to serve the people OF the county
faithfully in the past. II chosen shall
continue the same policy. To all who
have supported me in the past / tend
er my appreciation and ask your sup
port at the coming primary.
JOHN WALL.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-07-17
AMAsA WINS FIFTH STRAIGHT

Last Sunday afternoon the fandom
Of Amasa witnessed one OF the snap
piest games Of base ball played here
this season when the Amasonians tri-
umphed over Republic to the tune OF
6 10 2.
Promo and Dallafior, our local bat
terry, kept the boys from the MIchi-
CANINE guessing. With excellent
support and the wonderful twirling OF
Promo, Amasa gained its fifth straight
victory Of the season. George allow
ed but three hits while the Amast
sluggers ran rampant with ten hits
off of Republics twirler.
Until the fifth inning Amasa was
able to gain a lively lead but the last
half OF the game found the Michi-
CANINE lads at their best and no more
scores were tailed.
A return game to be played at Re
public is expected shortly. .,...