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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
GROWTH OF FOUR
STATES SLACKENS
CENSUS FIGURES GIVEN FOR IL
LIMOS, LOUISIANA. MONTANA
AND NEW MEXICO.
INCREASES SHOW DECLINE
The Respective Relative Increases Are
Not az Large as In Preceding
Decades-Louisiana's Pop
ulation t,797,79e.

Neutrality-suspicious. states, the 1920
populations of which were announced
by the census bureau, showed gradual
declines in their respective relative in.
creases over preceding decades.
Illinois has a population of $685.
09S, an increase of 846,507, or Is per
cent over 1910. The state is expected
to maintain its rank as the third
most populous state, although Its
1920 population shows the lowest
relative increase in the states his.
tory, falling. short of the 1910 per
centage increase by 10.
Louisiana, with population Of l..
797,79S, increased 141,410, or 8.5 per
cent over 1910. The state showed
both its smallest numerical and rela-
tive increases since 1870. Its 1920
rank can not be determined until 9th.
er states which ranked directly above
or beneath it in 1910 have been an.
nounced.
Montana, with population of 547,-
oCoy ohOWCu GA lhSl CupO vi Va
45.6 per cent over 1910. This was the
states largest numerical increase,
but its percentage increase was the
lowest, falling short of its previous
lowest relative increase of 1910 by
SO. The state ranked 40th in 1910 but
has passed New Hampshire in the 1920
rank
New Mexico's 1920 population was
announced as 360,247, an increase of
32,946, or 10.1 per cent over 1910.
The figures show the state to have
made the lowest numerical increase
since 1880, when the growth was ~
691, and the second lowest relative
increase in its history. New Mexico.
ranked as 44th state in 1910, but
passed Vermont in this census.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
He Knew.

We were motoring with my father, a
new driver.
The.car jumped the road, just missed
a yelping dog, hit telephone post,
and stopped with jerk.
Mother called out in weak voice
after it was all over: where were You
trying to go, father?"
ITO Kingdom Come by auto" was
the trembling answer.-EXchange
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
oratorical Finesse.

"We are going TO pick out The finest
speaker In the town to introduce you
to the audience" said the chairman Of
the committee OH arrangements.
Don't do that" protested Senator
Sorghum. Il need the benefit of con-
trast. don't want TO go to extremes,
but II had to make the choice. I'd
rather be- introduced by silver
tongued orator than by man who
shutters"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
ENGINE TROUBLE THE CAUSE
Four Passengers, Three of Them
Women, and Pilot kiled-Litte
Cir, Escapes Death.

London.-Four passengers-three of
thom women and the pilot, were kill.
ed near Heyes, Middlesex, in the
Grabbing of 10-passenger aerobus. A
little girl passenger escaped death.
but both her legs were broken.
The craft, property OF the Central
Aircraft company, fell 1000 feet when
engine trouble developed. The dis.
lance and the great weight OF the
machine gave it terrific impact
The body of the car was practically
buried In the earth.
Mortified pectators, Fastening to
the machine, found it necessary to dig
the FIVE victims out.
Among the dead was Miss Isolda
Trafford, Great Britains most skillful
woman pilot. She was passenger
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Windstorm Hits New York.

New York.-A heavy windstorm
which struck New York tore down
telegraph and telephone wires, flood.
ed streets, uproo ed trees and brooks
plate glass windows. A three-stoiy
brick wall surrounding the ruins of a
Bronx theatre which was destroyed by
fire nine months ago, was blown over
md narrowly missed striking a pass
ing trolley car No one was injured.
The storm wa responsible for several
thousands of dollars Of damage in the
Times Square district, VIII re many
large plate glass store fronts we're
broken.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER,
a Marvellous Remedy for Indigestion

A Marvellous Remedy for Indigestion.
Those who suffer from nervous dys-
pepsia. constipation. indigestion. tor
pid liver. dizziness. headaches. COM
ing up Of food. wind on stomach. pal
pitation and other indications of dis
order In the digestive tract will find
Green's August Flower most effec-
tive and efficient assistant In the res
toration of natures functions and a
return TO health and happiness. There
could he no better testimony Of the
value Of this remedy for these troubles
than the fact that it's use for the last
ffty-f0ur years has extended into
many thousands of households all over
the civilized world and no indication
Of any failure has been obtained In all
that time. Very desirable as gentle
laxative. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08

Galveston, Texas.-Davil M. Gill, 90.
a medical student at the University Of
Texas, was burned to death and Mrs
Edith Lewis suffered serious injuries
when the automobile in which they
were riding turned turtle five miles
west Of Galveston Mrs. L. w. Walker.
the driver OF the car, and two young
sisters Of Gill escaped with minoi
bruises.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Catarrh is a Real Enemy
and Requires Vigorous Treatment

Throw these makeshift remedies b
the winds, and get on the right treat
ment. Get bottle of s. s. s. ana be-
gin treatment that Inns been praised,
by sufferers for haif century. $ ). s.
lis an excellent sy stemeleanser; n 10
not sold or recommended for venereaa
Diseases.
8. 8. s. gets right at the source Of
Catarrh, and forces from the blosd tho
germs which cause the disease. Special
medical advice regarding .>yom own
case free. Address MpdicnI Director.
LOG Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, ca.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Catarrh Can Be Cured

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. II
therefore requires constitutional treat.
ment. HALLS cATARRH MEDICINE
is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF
the System. HALLS Gaia r II
MEDICINE destroys the foundation OF
the disease, gives the patient strength by
improving the general health and assists
nature in doing it's work.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
+. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo. Ohio.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Do Not Neglect II.

When you use sprays, atOmizers
and douchec for your Catarrh, you may
succeed in unstopping the choked-up
air passages for the time being, but
this annoying condition returns, and
you have to do the same thing over
and over again.
Catarrh has never yet been cured
Oy these local applications. Have you
ever experienced any real benefit from
sach treatrnent7
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
81. 600 600 Bonds Voted.

Pensacola, Fla.-Unofficial reports
indicate that Escambia county voted
by a large majority to issue bonds in
the sum o. $2.O0O.000 for the construc-
ton Of 102 miles OF hard-surfaced
roads within teh county. Women voted
for the first time.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
PERsHlNe's HORSE WINNER.
Captures Blue Ribbon at Bryn Mawr
Horse Show.

Philadelphia.-"Jeff," the big bay
gelding, owned by Gen. Pershing. cap
tured the blue ribbon at the opening
event OF the Bryn Mawr horse show
here. The horse took first place in
the jumping class for green hunters.
The horse was presented to him by
the jeff Feigel post of the American
Legion of New York on his return
from France.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08

Denver, Colo.-Passengers on Santa
Fe train No. were robbed by lone
masked bandit, between Las Animas
and La Junta, Col. and then captured
the robber and delivered him to po
lice at La Junts after recovering near
ly all their valuables.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Clothes Make the Man.

Teacher-Now, who can tell just
what IL meant by the saying "All men
are created equal?" We all know that
some of rs are born with wealth and
many other advantages not shared by
all
, "We are all created with an equal
need for clothes" suggested Johnny.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
FEVER TAKES MANY.

U. s. Public Health Service Closes
BRIDGE Over Rio Grande.
San Antonio, Tex.-Yellow fever at
Vera Cruz, Tuxpam and Tampico, Mex
leo, is taking many lives, according to
information received here in Mexican
circles. On account of the epid mic
the United States public health serv.
ice at Laredo, Tex, issued orders to
close the international bridge across
the Rio Grande at that pace every
night at o'clock instead Of II o'clock
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Sparing Her Feelings.

1.-THE prlna donna says she won't
follow the trained chimpanzee."
1--WE can't change the bill just to
please her. said the vaudeville man.
ager. Tell her to stay in her dressing
room until time to go on and she won't
know whether she's following
trained chimpanzee or a troupe of
dancing SEALS"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Poison Milk Kills Three.

Newport, Ky.-Arsenic poison in
milk caused the death OF the three
children of Mr.. and Mrs Carl Villa ms,
Newport. coroner's jury ruled hare.
The case was referred to the grand
jury for investigation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Mail Airman Killed.

Harrisburg, Pa.-The pilot of mail
plane No. 1887 was killed when the
machine was wrecked near Millers.
burg. The plane, which left Halle.
hurst field, struck a wire extending
over the Susquehanna river.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08

Orangeburg, S. Gloss estimated
at 100000 was caused here by fire in
me business section of town which
practically destroyed the stock and in
terror fixtures of the Tyler Brothers
company store.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Newspaper Man Dies.

Chicago.-Harry Hardwood, former
New York and Chicago newspaper man
and publicity director for western
headquarters OF the democratic Ation-
al committee, died Of pneumonia.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Gives Democrats ss.oon

New ~ norganthau, for
mer ambassador to Turkey, matched
the president" for himself and each of
his IL grandchildren by contributing
$1,000 % the democratic national cam.
paign fund.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Was Lincoln's Friend,

Rosedale, Kas.-Judge F. E. Ches-
ney, 70. born in Arlington, H., in 1S41,
and who heard the famous Lincoln.
Douglas debates when he was a law
student, died here. He was personal
friend of President Lincoln.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Railroad Pion.er Dies.

Denison, Tax.-Horace Alexander
pioneer railroad man and veteran OF
the civil war; died here at the age OF
80.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Revenge.

Revenge.
Bride-If did reject George, did
not dream he could be so spiteful.
Friend-What did he do?
Bride-Sent us silver cellarette
for a wedding present.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
FLY WHEEL KILLS ONE.
Goes Through the Roof of Electric
Plant.

Plant.
Richmond, Ky.-A portion OF a
bursting flywheel sailed through the
roof Of the electric light plant here to
the home of Wallace Hunter, coo yards
away, where it killed his young daugh-
ter, Fanny, and clipped the braids from
the head of her sleeping woman CON-
panion. The missile crashed through
the floor and side of the dwelling and
was found in the yard two feet under
ground
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
SO OUT OF 100
Need vacher-Balm at Times.

Nothing better for summer colds
hurts or itching. Keep 1t handy
Agents wanted where we have none
q. w. Yacher, Inc, New Orleans,
La.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08

Dancing is hugging set to music"
sold stuff. Now it's a wrestling
match"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Il Runs Wild.

VI NUNS WIId.
Does the weather man ever take a
vacationY'
Il suppose so"
Then what happens to the wealth
err
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Al, Ne Did

How did You spend your vaca-
tionY' "Going for ice and cleaning
fish Mostly"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
THE cENrAvR COMPANY. NEW YORK CITY.

A woman may listen to her hus-
bands advice, but she does as she
pleases anyhow.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08
Appropriate Gait.

"He Is riding to a fall"
who is?r
THAT bus boy"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08

Unless man has plenty of money
and wife who can cook, eating is a
nuisance.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08

Some men take TO religion as a POI
litical afterth0ught.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-10-08

Odd, Isn't It?
She-"l see bicycling is again on the
rise" He-"Yes in spite of the fall
ing off"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02

There will be the usual First FRIDAY
deyotions tomorrow morning at The
Catholic church with masses at five
and seven o'clock.
NJ 1,,.. Ct, o.. =. -
.a..1a.. @ta.,. - ~ Nc -
:. - ''9,' "i.i, vi . - -.
= l,1,i, ,,',,'g,',.' pa. ,,o'i,'6 1T "''
First Seleetman Clgde H. Smith has
! been confined TO his home since last
/ Sunday With a severe cold. lie will
/ probably he out again tomorrow.
Misc rim. vt.gfa,, ia ,lo,l..,.u -. a..
+ cprtfs IIot ci,ao III MO- B.,,,.. a.,
mont returns rrsm Portland Tor a
maaf1.ts assistance Al this osta1lfsb-
ment
There will he tie usual services at
the Centenary Methodist Church neAt
Sunday. Rev. IT, l.. Nichols. minister.
Morning service at 1o45: Sunday
school at n; Fpwnrth LEAGUE al 6
Mrs. Alton Cleveland, leader and usu-
al evening service at 2 o'clock
Last sunday, just before ] o'clock,
T. F. Longfellow, who lives on Water
street, happened to glance out OF his
east window and saw a buck deer
walking Down the driveway in Coburn
Park. Hs called to Mrs. Longfellow
to come and see the animal and next
obeysS the instinct to search for his
rife. He had gotten down the frearm
and was about to take aim when Mrs.
LoHgfsllow reminded him that SUNDAY
was close time. Had she not done so
in one minute more the buck would
probably have fallen Being allowed
to proceed he came within two rods Of
the Longfellow home. passed through
the garden Of Howard Friend, then re-
turned and made his way again into
the park. Later on he followed the
river down and disappeared.
uo,, -, .-.t. -. d.
ne o'al nelu senoo' puPilo WEI WV, ,,e
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02

We also take orders for seals,
branding irons, metal checks, number
ing machines, mixing pads, and SINH
lar goods.
II Is possible that al OF the busi-
ness activities Of the independents
Reporter Company are not thorough
ly understood by the general public.
The most important are enumerated
here.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
Denatured alcohol 1925 per gallon
Holt & Hight.

Denatured alcohol $125 per gallon.
Holt & Hight.
A fine assortment of Christmas
cards. including hand tinted designs,
at Miss Townes, Merrill Block, Room
16.
Ladies': During the Holidays, Miss
Iva NJ. Holway at the Rest Rooms will
sell your handWork for You. Send
stamped addressed envelope for par
ticularS. 2W49'
Ladies gold Watch lost last Saturday
somewhere between Blackwell Corner
Madison and No. Arson or from Scion
to Skowhegan. Has the letter M ell
graved on one side. A suitable re-
ward will be given for its return
Mrs Herbert Adams, Madison r f D l.
1W49t
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02

Fresh combed honey at Stevens &
Eames. soc per pound.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
RANDELL II. NYE DIED LAST
NIGHT

Randall H. Nye, who sustained a
fall on the street November 20, and
since has been In q critical condition
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G
N. Bragg with whom he lived, passed
away last evening about 5 O'Clock. His
wife, Mrs. Maria Gardner Nye, died
June 25, 1917 The couple are the
parents OF the following children:
Miss Ethelyn Gardner Nye of New
York City; Everett Nye Of San Fran
cisco, who went west when Is years
old: Mrs. Mabel c., wife of C. N.
Bragg, Fred C. and Floyd G. Nye, all
of Skowhegan One daughter, Mrs
Anna f. Nichols of FOxToft was
drowned in 1902.
Randall Nye was born on the Riy-
er road in Skowhegan in 1887, the
son of Albert Nye. He has one broth
er still living, Albert Nye Burrill
of Canaan. who was adopted by an
other family after the death of his
mother.
Mr.. Nye was a good singer in the
early days and was at one time the
regular singing teacher In Canaan.
He was master at a number of
schools during his long residence in
that town, dating from his marriage.
In 1917, Mr.. and Mrs. Nye obsery-
ed their 55th wedding anniversary.
At that time Mr.. Nye was still act
lively engaged in farming altho so
years Of age, and was considered in
remarkably good health for one OF
his age He was a member of the
Bethany Baptist church at which he
was a regular attendant Sundays.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
6 OPP
chasing your
own G2Ei

Waiting for prices . drop
to the very bottom is like
chasing y5ur own til.
You refuse to buy from
the dealer.
The dealer wont buy from
the jobber.
The jobber went bay
from the manufacturer.
The manufacturer stops
producing.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-23
T,FAVY'S REALTY
AGENCY.
404 MONK 3TREET

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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-23
.CARRANzA HEADED
RAIDS ON BORDER
DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DIS
CLOSES MEXICAN PRESIDENT
AND LiEUrENRNTS DIRECT
ED ATTACKS.

San Antonio, Tex Jan. 22.-tEy
Assoc .ated Press.) President Carrai;
n ana Il few of his principal liauteA-
ants instigated and directed Il loh2
series Of raids on American properties
that began along the Rio Grande early
in 1915, according to documentary evil
dencc placed today before the SENATE
subcommittee investigating the Next
can situation here.
This was supported by the testi
mony Of John A. walls district aitor-
ney ii brownsville, Tex, and l.. ii.
Barnes, in charge of The United Stata2
intelligence work along the border
during the war and by other wit
neases.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-23
'ODjECTl)PPSS PUT
IN FROM CHAMBERS
OFFICER AT ALICIA,
TRANS ISLAND SUBJECTS "A5-
SOFT TEa DIRECTORS TO
HORRlB1E TORTURE.

New York, jan. %. (By Associated
Press.)- Charges that iron torture
chambers Were introduced by Col. il
p. Johnson, ex@7ut5a officer at Alca-
trails island, Stp ftanci3cn IN which
conscientious; ohia@tofs Of the "abso-
ute" type arc imprisoned on the isl
and, We're matte in q statement here
tonight BY he National CIVIL Liberties
bureau
Robert SimmoHa, who is serving :
ten-year sentence as a conscientious
objoctor las na-a put in an iron cyl
inder about ST, ftet long and Just big
enough for hi: body, it was declare i.
ii was ESQ Hdd d nat liz was unable
to Sit down, !e down or stand up com
p.etely. The 81 :, mont said that three
ether prisoners bad been given the
amc treatms!.t
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-23
SPECIAL NOTICE

To Owners Of Real Estate:
All persons, firms and corporations
who have sold or disposed o. real
9ropertyin city of Brunswick since
sen, uary lst, 1919, are hereby mott =
fed that notice Of such sale or trans
Ter must be made in writing 10 the
cork of Council during The month
II January 1920. or otherwise anch
real estate will ha taxed as the prop.
arty Of the person returning the same
for taxation i'll 1919 All persons
who have acquired real property since
lie frat DAY oil February 1919 are
hereby notified to make q return 81
the same to the undersigned before
March LIST, 1920, or it will be taxed
as unreturned property.
N. D. Russell, Clerk of Council
Room 7, City Hall.
Brunswick. Ga. Jan. /. 1870 Isl
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-23
TWO AMERICANS
KILLED IN CLASH
WERE ATTACKED IN ARMORED
CAR ny RUSSIANS WITHOUT
PROVOCATiON.

Washington, Jan. 22.-(By Associa
ted Presa.)-Two Americans were
killed and one severely wounGod' OF.
san 10, in clash vita Detachment
of Gen Semenon'a forces. Major Gen
oral Graves reported today IT &c said
that the Russians in an armofed CIR.
made an unpoyoked attack on tho
Americans Five Russians were k;Tcd,
one wounded ana Gtty,nve ca ',red.
Gen. Graves absolved Gen. semonoT
from all blame for the attack
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-23
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We have four or five good bust
ness propositions we can offer if
taken at once.
A cash grocery.
A good opportunity for any person
who knows anything about first-ciass
confectionery, ice cream and soda
business. Excellent fixtures in tbs
particular place and ready to start in
twelve hours. Takes only a small
amount 10 start this.
A good paying suburban store.
A downtown cash grocery and
meat establishment.
This is the time Of the year when
excellent opportunities are offered
and we have some.
p. S. Don't come and ask us
what this is and that s but come ON
Of something more than curiosity
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-23
HlVEnG AND .iiAnGORS BILL
PASSED BY HOUSE
~anc 5re3tlha -

Waahagton, jan .22,-By Associ
ated press.) The rivers and harhars
bill passed lie htrae today by a vote
OF l67 to %. after all attacks on it haa
failed The biz carries an approp,l
alton of 81. 700 400 and is the sma:le~r
i'll years.