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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
PATHETIC TALES BY VICTIMS
Hrartrending Stories Rs.ated by
Women, Young and Old, Clerks
and Workers In Factories.

Boston, Mass.-Pathetic stories Of
little bank accounts, a few hundred
dollars saved through long years of
scrimping and saving. now gone in
the bursting of Ponzi's frenZied finan-
cial bubble, came one after another
at the Ponzi bankruptcy hearing.
Heartrending were many of the
tales that women. young and old, well
and poorly dressed, and even young
girls, clerks in stores or workers in
factories, told as they left the double
line of note holders that testified.
AS they came and went they talked
excitedly, heaping abuse upon the
man who had fleeced them. All alter
natively condoled one another seem
ingly, telling the court OF this dream
and that-plans of lifetime smashed
in the crash OF Ponzi's expose
A world war veteran, twice wound.
ed and gasseu, HAD saved 500, moAey
enough to take him to Arizona, the
state where physicians told him lies
his only hope of staving off tuber.
culosis--that gas weakened lungs are
showing s gns of. He put all with
Ponzis and failed to cash it in before
the crash came. When asked by the
court in a kindly manner as to what
| he intended TO do, he smiled wanly
and said: "W ell stood the gaff
overseas, Mister, and | guess can
stand 1t here. 1t isn't any worse for
me than 1t is for these poor women
here. / am in bad shape, but will
| find a way out some way.
They told me that Arizona was the
only one state that might fix me up
and when Ponzi blew into my life,
| thought / was wise guy, and
| figured it out that could Just dot
BILE my money. That | could then
stay out west and perhaps live a lit
tie while longer s1,400 worth o. just
twice as long-well, you know what
the story is now"
And this fighting boy was not alone
by any means.
The federal grand jury returned
! two indictments against Charles Pom.
ii of Sc counts in lengthy report
which tells of Ponzi's dealing with his
| creditors in minute detail. There were
i3 counts In each indictment. The
document charges him with making
false statements concerning his trade
in international coupons OF the postal
service and about his ability to pay
so per cent in 45 days with money ell
trusted to him, wh~n op"rating under
the name OF the Securities Exchange
company The jury reported that he
was not in a position to do as he
claimed and that, on the contrary, he
intended to take nossession OF such
money invested with him and convert
1t to bis use and each of such persons
cheat and defraud.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments Of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that il has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be
cause its mild and immediate effect is soop
realized in most cases. 1t is a gentle.
healing vegetable compound
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medi-
um and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
ACCEPTS WAR WITH
MILLION MINERS
PUBLIC BACKS THE BRITISH
CABINET IN CRUCIAL
BATTLE.
INDUSTRIES ARE AFFECTED
Railroad and Transport Workers
Hold Balance of Power-Winston
Churchill Sees Bo;shevik
Action.

London.--A million miners went on
strike, cutting off the national fuel
supply and threatening the country
with industrial paralysis.
Speaking Tor the government, Pre-
mier Lloyd George Immediately &C
cepted the challenge through an Of
fetal statement in which he placed all
responsibility upon the miners and
urged the people to cooperate. in de-
ftating the strike.
The strike began when the after
noon shift failed to report in Noting
hamshire ano Durham. The miners,
eager to initiate their test of strength
with the government, started pouring
out Of the pits like ants from hill.
Shortly after noon it was estimated
that practically every miner in the
United Kingdom had quit work.
Only the engineering and mainte,
nance staffs remained. These were
to prevent flooding of mines or de-
terioration of the machinery.
The effect on industry was instan'
taneous. Despite the fact that there
was sufficient fuel In reserve to last
a few days. iron and steel mills in
the Yorkshire district closed volun'
tarily. 1t was estimated that in the
Tee-Side district more than ten thou
sand metal workers we're idle.
An embargo on coal exports was in
effect. This also applies to bunker
coal for foreign vessels and only
coastwise vessels were receiving their
quota. 1t was planned to have trans
Atlantic steamers carry sufficient fuel
for one-way trip, recoaling on the
other side.
Individuals and corporations began
practicing economy, in accordance
with plans outlined by the govern
ment. Shipment of non-essentia,
freight was banned. Passenger traf
fic was not expected to be seriously
affected for few days
In his statement Lloyd George re
cited the progress of negotiations be
tween the miners and owners with the
part played by the government. His
statement was supplemented by G
speech in Dundee by Winston Church
i'll, who severely arraigned the miners
for insisting on a flat wage increase
of so cents day, instead of a scale
based on increased production, as pro
posed by the government.
The railway men and transport
workers, with which the miners form
the triple alliance, are bound by &
treaty" to aid each other in JUS
such circumstances as have nov
arisen.
They form what is probably thu
most powerful organized labor body
in the world. If the. should decide
to act in concert they could halt prac
tically every industrial wheen in Grea
Britain.
The government holds to the belle
that the triple alliance will act onl,
as last resort, as the leaders real
lie the seriousness of such strike.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
six GINS APE CLOSED.

Alabama Owner obeys Order to Shut
Down Until Cotton Riee-.
Admission. Ala-Sx gins in Calhoun
county were out of operation last
week as the result of warnings that
they would be destroyed II not shut
down until cotton reaches 40 cents a
Lound.
Five of these gins are owned by the
mayor OF Oxford Ala.
Local authorities do not believe an
organized body Is behind the threats
4rai,.t the gins. though five were
posted at widely separated places in
the county in one night.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
Perfect Health is Yours as~'
If the Blood is Kept Pure

bottles of s. S. S.. the great vegetable
blood medicine. will revitaize your
blood and give you new strength aDa
a healthy. vigorous vitality. Everyone
needs II just now to keep the SYSTEM
In perfect condition. S. s. s. 10 an ex-
cellent system-cleanser; II Is not solo
or recommended for venereaI Diseases
Go to your drug store and get bot
tie to-day, and If You need any metis.
cal advice, you can obtain II withouk
cost by writing to Medical Director
Swift Specific Co.. 1f2 Swift LAHORE
tory, Atlanta. Ga.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
"Pape's DlapepsIa" for Indigestion

~Pape's Diapepsin'' Is the quickest,
surest relief for Indigestion. Gases. Flatu-
ience, Heartburn, Sourness, Fermentation
or Stomach Distress caused by acidity.
A few tablets give almost immediate
stomach relief and shortly the stomach
Is corrected so you can eat favorite foods
without fear. Large case costs only 90
cents at drug store. Absolutely harmless
and pleasant. Millions helped annually.
Best stomach corrective known--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
HERE'S LATEST RAlNMAkER.
Would Use Airplane tc condense At
mospheric Moisture.

Port Arthur, Ontario.-The latest
rain maker project was announced
here by A. E. Cole, former member
of the royal air force. Colt, with his
father, is forming an aerial irrigation
company" which he said will engage
TO produce rain at call by sending
airplanes into the air to condense at
mospheric moisture by spraying the
clouds with liquid air.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22

Instance that have known women "
take Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Prsscxip.
ton for feminine weakness, ~ IL In
nsed Of . special tonic during expect
ancy, 10 has never failed in giving the
utmost satisfaction. 1t ID o wsman's
medicine that can DO depended upoa
10 relieve nervous conditions, besides
building up and strengthening the
entire womanly oxanism. I shall
always praise Dr.. Piercs's Favosiss
Prescription most highly.'-MRs.
PArrIR ELLIOTT, 1913 Kendall st.
Favorite Prescription should have
che full confidence Of every woman In
America because In contains no alco-
hol and no narcotic. Doctor Pierce
knew, when he first made this standard
medicine, that whisky and morphine
were injurious, and SO he has always
kept them out OF his remedies. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription can be
procured in all drug stores in either
huid or tablet form.
Send 10 cents 10 Doctor Pierce's
Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y, for
trial package Of the tablets.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
Bad Stomach
Sends Her to Bed
for 10 Months
EafonSo Gets Her UpI

cover a year ago" says Mrs. Dors
williams, II took to bed and for 10
months did not think l would live.
Eatonic helped me so much am now
up and able to work. recommend 1t
highly for stomach trouble"
Eatonic helps people to get well by
taking up and carrying out the excess
acidity and gases that put the stomach
out of order. II you have indigestion,
sourness, heartburn. belching, food re-
peating, or other stomach distress,
take an Eatonic after each meal. Big
box costs only trifle with your drug
gist's guarantee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
FREIGHT House Fire Loss $1,000, 900.

Chicago. Fire which destroyed the
freight house of the Chicago Junction
railroad did damage estimated at ST.
600. 900 officials of the railroad an
nounced. Quantities merchandise in
transit were burned and go freight
cars. most OF Their loaded, were de
stroyed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
HEALS RUNNING SORES

II feel It my duty to write you letter
Of thanks for your wonderful Peterson's
Ointment I had q running sore on my
left leg for one year. began to use
now II Is healed."-A. C. Gilbrath. 7os
Reed St., Erie. Pa
For years / have been selling through
druggists a large box OF PETERSON'S
OINTMENT for 90 cents. The healing
power In this ointment Is marvellous,
Eczema goes in a few days. Old sores
heal up like magic; piles thet other RENE
dies DO not seem to even relieve are
speedily conquered. Pimples and nasty
blackheads disappear In a week and the
distress of chatting goes In few minutes
Mail orders filed. Peterson Ointment Co,
Inc, Buffalo. N. Y.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
BLAST CAUSED BY GELATIN.
Explosive Expert Submits Report to
Bureau of investigation.

Explosive Expert Suph'ts NePort u
Bureau Of Investigation.
New York Officials Of the depsrt-
ment of justice confirmed a raport
from Hackensack. N j. thpt DR.. Wal
ter Scneele, explosive expert Of that
place, had submitted report to Viii
Fam ] Flynn. ch'es of the depart
ment's bureau of INVESTIGATION, derlNr,
ing that Sc pourds of blasti7g gelatin
caused the Wall street explosion last
month.
Dr. Scheele's report wont into de-.
tail in an analysis Of the pieces Of
metal found in Wall street 'mmedi-
ately after the big blast. II also
covered the sound Of the explosion.
color of the flame srd smoke seen.
smell of it, ard its effects on sur
vivors--all taken from testimony Of
witnesses.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
Mo Cause for Kick.

"Oh, my tooth aches dreadfully.
don't see why we can't be born with
out teeth II think, my dear, that II
you look up some authority on that
point you will find that most Of US
are!"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
Mcpherson Dead.

C'ncinnati.--Sherman T. MCPHERSON,
former Waited States district attorney
for the southern district Of Ohio. died
at r's home In Norwood following %
sudden relapse, due to heart disease
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
cutieura soo.bes itching Scalp

On retiring gently rub spots OF dan.
druff and itching with Cuticura Oint
ment Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have clear skin and soft, white
handS.-Adv,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
Three Stores in Van Buren, Burn.

Van Buren,, Ark-Fire destroyed
three stores in the business district
of Van Buren,. The loss exceeded
$4,000.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
Dies While psneino.

Chicago.-Frederick W. Chickering.
an official of Chickering Bros, piano
manufacturers. died of heart disease
while dancing in the ballroom OF a
South Side hotel.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
Tn AGAINST II.

~ have TO stay in the dining room
now. Can't sit In my private office"
"Why hot?"
with this jazz orchestra going
can't tell when a waiter drops a tray
Of es."-LousMlle Courier-J ournal
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
Almost Every Human Ailment
IL Directly Traceable to Inn
purities in the Blood.

You should pay particular heed to
any indication that your blood supply
Is becoming sluggish, or that there Ia
lessening in its strong and vital
force.
BY keeping your blood purified. your
system more easily wards off disease
that is ever present. waiting to attack
wherever there IL an opening. A few
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
Novelist Dies in Virginia.

Winchester, Va. Mrs. Frances
Courtenay Baylor Barnum. novelist,
died at her home here of apoplexy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22

New Castle, .England.-It is no ex.
aggeration to say that the hating OF
coal production will inflict the SEN
tence OF starvation upon millions OF
human beings. Herbert Asquith de-
clared In speech here. THE whole
nation denies the miners have a right
to plunge the country in the unmeas.
ured dangers of an industrial war"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
Got Rheumatism?

Get bottle OF Chisca, Great Rheumatism
Remedy - II relieves. Bottle $l.65, in
GLIDING war tax and postage. or $l.4o II
you send this advertisement with your
order. AGENTS WANTED. chiscs
Chemical Co.. 3ti Poplar ST.. Memoirs. Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
Winston Churchill Scores RadicaIisn,.


Dundee, Wilston Church
Ill, in a speech here, declared there
are Lenines and Trotzkys waiting in
England for reports from their dele
gates to Russia" in referring to the
political aspects of the miners strike.
Russia is dying of starvation on
account OF communism" he said.
THE Russian people have had no self
determination. but rather self-extermi.
nation. under the iron despotism of
Lenine and Others"
In regard to the Irish question
Churchill said:
THE government will break up the
murderous gangs in Ireland as sure
as the sun rises in the morning. The
government possesses the resources
to liberate and restore Ireland"
Churchill stated 1t will be time for
q complete and permanent settlement
of the Irish suestion when the reign
OF terror is suppressed"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
GuARosMAN KILLED.
Youth Shot When Companion AecL
dentally Discharges Gun.

Birmingham. Ala.-Pr'vate Edward
VI. Mosely, Company B, Alabama ma.
tional guard son CT F. NJ. Mosely, died
here from a bullet wound received
while one of his companions was clean
ing a rifle.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
NEW RIOTS IN BELFAST.
Troops Fire on Sim Feiners and
unioKlsts.

Belfast.--The ricting in the noto-
rious Marrowbone district OF North
Belfast nv Sim Feiners and unionisfs
broke out in serious form. Troops
were obliged to fire into the crowds.
killing John Gibson. shipyard work
err. Fifteen pereons are in hospitals
in consequence Of the days disorders.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
CITIZENS AS POLICEMEN.
Eighty Atlantans Volunteer to Help
9reak Up Speedinn.

Atlanta, Ga--Eighty citizens we're
sworn in for duty as volunteer police
men to aid in checking speeding and
other violations of traffic laws.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
APrOfnlnent Nurse TestifIes

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ana per:
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years, ever
since i ra-
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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22

The occasional use Of Roman Eye Baisam
a. night upon retiring will prevent and re-
'teve tired. watery eyes, and eye strain.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
USE DIAMOND DYES"
A Fair Valuation

A Fair Valuation.
"H0w do you think stolen kisses
ought to he assessed?'
"At their face value"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22

Poor Workmanship.
Cub Reportei-Don't you think my
articles have a lot of fire?
Proofreader-Yes. considerable fire
but no aim.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22

Accept california" Syrup Of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less physic for the little stomach, liver
and bowels. Children love its fruity
taste. Full directions on each bottle.
You must say California" ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
The housewives Burden

When woman distracted from overwor her home
in disorder crying children, and top of all suffering from
backache bearing down pains other form Of feminine Ills
then she should remember that hundreds of her
don have been restored health and reganed their youthful
strength by taking Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound and
not rest until she has given it fair trial
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22

Chattanooga, Tenn used Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
before my baby came when ] could no
longer keep up It strengthened my
back and relieved me of the Ill effect
which so often develops at such times.
That was my first experience with the
Vegetable Compound. Years after
wards l took it during the Change Of
Life and got along so well scarcely
ever had to lie down during the day
and seldom had dizzy, fainting spells.
! am now we'll and strong, can do all
my homework with perfect ease and it
is a comfort to me to be able to say to
other suffering women take Lydia e.
Pinkham's medicine and be strong
Twill be glad to have you use my name
if it will be the means of helping any
one" - Mrs. r. A. FAIRBURN, 500
Orchard Knob Ave-, Chattanooga, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-22
Proof that il Restored the Health of These Two Wo

Cairo, nl-s Some time ago | got so
bad with female trouble that thought
] would have to be operated on. had
bad displacement. My right side
would pain me and / was 80 nervous l
could not hold glass of water. Many
times l would have to stop my work
and sit down or / would fall on the
floor in a faint. / consulted several
doctors and every one told me the same
but l kept fighting to keep from having
the operation. / had read so many
times of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and it helped my sister so
! began taking it. l have never felt
better than ! have since then and
] keep house and am able to do all nv
work. The Vegetable Compound is
certainly one grand medicine. Mrs. J.
X. MATTHEWS, 1911 Sycamore Street,
Cairo, Ill
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-04-02
Order OF Publication.
William 7. Redmon, Plaintiff,

7. Redmon, Plaintiff,
vs.,
Michael X. Fowler and Elvira Fowler,
his wife, James l.. Fowler, Eliza
beth White, Mary r.. Campbell and
George W. Campbell, her husband,
Frances A. Burnham and Henry
Bunham, her husband, Matilda
Pope and Richard 7. Pope, her
husband, Lucy Fowler, Rufus
Fowler, William Fowler, Fred
Fowler, Burt Fowler, Lola Acres,
Tansy Fowler and Margie NJ.
Fowler; and the unknown consorts,
heirs, devisees, donees, alienees,
and immediate, mesne or remote,
voluntary or involuntary grantees
of Michael II. Fowler, OF James l.,
Fowler, of Elizabeth White, OF
Mary T.. Campbell, of Frances A.
Burnham, of Matilda Pope, of Lucy
Fowler, of Rufus Fowler, of William
Fowler, of Fred Fowler, of Burt
Fowler, Of Lola Acres, of Tansy
Fowler, and of Margie NJ
Fowler; the unknown heirs
devisees, donees. alienees and
immediate, mesne or remote
voluntary or involuntary grantees
Of Elijah V. Fowler, deceased, and
Of Napoleon b. Fowler, deceased
James T. Hughes, and the unknown
consort, heirs, devisees, donees
alienees and immediate, mesns OF
remote, voluntary or involuntary
grantees of James T. Hughes; Johr
W. Bridgmon, John d. Smith, Selma
l.. Smith and Willie Smith, her hus.
band, Tracy C. Smith Larson ant
Harry Larson, her husband, Moss
G. Smith and Max d. Smith, ant
Martha d. Smith; the unkaowa con
sorts Of those Of the defendants
aksve named whose consents ar,
net named; and the snlaswn widow
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-04-02
Order Of Publication.

State of Missouri, County OF Holt, ~.
John G. Milne, Plaintiff,
vs..
Obadiah DAWSON. II living, and IL de-
ceased, the unknown consort, heirs,
devisecs, donecs, alienees and inn
mediate, mcsnc or remote, volun-
tary or involuntary grantees Of
Obadiah DAVIDSON; William White.
il living, and IL deceased, the I'M
known consort, heirs, devisees,
donccs, alienees and immediate,
mesne or remote, voluntary or in
voluntary grantees of william
White; Allen ). Conn, II living, and
II deceased, the unknown widow,
heirs. administrator, executor, dew
isees, donees, assignees, receivers
In bankruptcy, guardian or trustee
of said Allen :. Conn, deceased,
holders Of certain promissory
note Of date, February 10, 1861, Sc
cured by Trust Deed Of same date
made by VIM. Wade and recorded
in Book III" at Page 2S6 of the
land records Of Holt County, Mis-
souri,, and payable to the order Of
said Allen S. Conn; the unknown
widow, administrator, executor,
heirs, devisees, donees, alienees and
immediate, mesne OF remote, volun-
tary or involuntary grantees of
Thomas Patrick, deceased, Defen-
dants.
In the Circuit Court of Holt County,
Missouri. May Term, 1920.
The State of Missouri to the above
named or described defendants, Greet
ing:
You are hereby notified that an
action has been commenced against
you in the Circuit Court Of the county
Of Holt, in the state of Missouri, af-
feeting the title to the following des'
cribed land and tenements, situate in
Holt County, Missouri, to-wit: The
West Half of the Northeast Quarter
of Section seventeen az, Township
fifty-nine (59), Of Range thirty-sever
(37).
The said petition, among Other
things, alleges that plaintiff verify be.
lieves that there are persons interest
ed. or who claim to be interested, In
said real estate, whose names he can,
not insert therein because they are
unknown to him; that the claims Of
such unknown persons are as follows
That the claim Of right, title or in
tersst In said real estate Of OBADIAH
Dsvisssn, # living, is derived By vivts'
Of Patent frsm the United States o.