McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-08-06
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remains OF an American soldier ur-
known In these parts instead OF the
body OF Corporal Vaughn Underwood,
who was killed in action in France
almost two years ago, almost pros
trated Mrs. e. s. Underwood of Ko-
dak, Tenn, mother of the deceased
soldier. The casket contained the
proper identification mark on the out
side and the mistaken identity might
hove ~ore unknown had rot the cas-
ket been opened. The Identification
,ag On Cne nislae bore the name of
Private Thomas S. Rodgers and army
seria, number 3,522,752, which differs
from that of the late Corporal Unde.-
wood The body was too far decom-
posed for recognition or Identification.
Lebanon.-While loading hay in his
fathers barn on the Murfreesboro
pike, Perry Underwood, aged %. suf-
fored very serious accident. In
jumping from the pile of hay he fell
on a pitchfork which penetrated his
abdomen, going to the backbone, He
had thrown the fork from the pile OF
hay not noticing where it fell. DR..
Shannon was called and rendered first
aid and sent him to McFarlands in
Urinary, where he was operated on By
T. S. Mcfarland. His condition is
very serious.
Paris.-Citiezns of Henry county
show interest in the work of the state
equalization board, which is expected
to report soon on the report sent up
by the Henry county board AS soon
as the Henry county report is certified
back to the county court clerk, the
Hon. d. T, Spaulding. county judge,
will call special term of the county
court for the purpose of fixing the tax
rate, which it is expected will be
about ST.
Comparison OF the figures compiled
in the two census reports disclose
some interesting facts. In 1910 thers
were 9,402 white boys and 5,734 ne
5io IVY D. Ming tOtdE vi 1O,lDO tiA-
rolled as residents of Memphis. This
year there are 1854 white boys and
1888 negro boys or total of 20,1l2.
This shows a gain of 3,472 white and
1,504 negro boys, or total gain Of
1873.
Jackson. - The necessary funds
with which to complete the municipal
swimming pool at Lancaster park and
expedite the pubic opening of the big
aatatorium, such as will be credit to
any city and a lasting source of
amusement to the citizenry, will bs
subscribed in a city-wide campaign, If
plans perfected by the Jackson rotary
club are materialized.
Columbia-When Miss Orelle Block.
er lost control OF her car here j. T.
Seaton, who operates a popcorn pop
per on the entrance of West Seventh
street On the public square, was pain
fully but not dangerously injured. Tina
automobile struck the cornpopper
squarely, scattering corn to the four
winds and pjnning Mr.. Seaton against
the curbing.
Knoxville-Miss Rosallie Armstrong,
%, was found dead in roller coaster
car at local amusement park after
she had taken her third successive
ride. Death was due to heart failure
superinduced by excitement.
The increase in the total white en-
rollment for the 10 years is 1882,
while the increase In the negro en-
rollment is 1924, or less than half az
much as the white increase.
GAINESVILLE The second annual good
roads day was observed by the citi-
zens of district q, this county, last
week Citizens OF the district gave
free OF charge their time and use o:
their teams and tractors. The grading
and graveling Of five miles Of the Pa
myra road was accomplished A bar
becue dinner was served.
SCHOOL CENSUS INSURANCE.
Memphis.-The federal school GEN.
sus for the city of Memphis shows an
increase Of 10.496 in the past 10 years,
O. In 1910 there were but 32,462 boys
and girls between the ages of six and
81 years residing in this city, while
the present census shows there are
now 42,95S.
Celina--Tbe body Of Hershel C. Nc
Bride, a soldier of the late war. who
died at Brest. France, arrived at his
home at Buffers Landing and was
buried at the Hall cemetery by Clay
County Post, American Legion.
Knoxville.-Newton r. Hall, aged
rs years, dean Of mercantile life in
Knoxville, died last week. He had |
been in active business here for him.
self for 81 years.
In 1910 there were in Memphis TO- |
433 white girls and 6.S93 negro girls.
or total Of 1896. In 1920 there
are 14,22S white girls and 1923 negro |
girls or total of 22,4S6. The in
crease in the number of white giris |
shown in the latest census is 1890 |
and 1870 negro girls, or a total of |
$500.
Columbian. B. Isley, chemist, was |
painfully but not dangerously wound. |
ed, when shot by r. A. Johnson, who
mistook him for a burglar.