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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
ARREST OF SEVEN
CLEARS MYSTERY
MUCH OF s3,5oo,ooo LOOT is RE-
COVERED IN $40 BILLS AT
HOME OF SUSPECT.
FIND ELLIS III FOWL HOUSE
The Ten Persons Arrested VIII Be
Given a Hearing Before United
States Commissioner-Mrs.
Daily Talks About Money.

Council Bluffs, Iowa.-Seven more
arrests, one confession, the recovery
of large amount of money, all in $40
bills, and the findieg Of an automo.
bile have resulted in the clearing up
Of the mystery surrounding the 49,,
100000 mail car robbery in the local
yards last week.
Two of the men, T. A. DAILY and
H. A. Reed, are white, and the others
are negroes The money was recov
cred from the chicken house of the
DAILY home, following the confession
of Reed Reed lives at the DAILY
| home.
The negroes arrested are members
Of the John Bell family and are held
| in connection with one mail sack not
yet recovered.
Reed was arrested following his
| Implication in the case by Fred Pof-
fenbarger. He was taken to the fed
eral building and put through a Sc
we're grllling and at length gave in.
! formation which led to the arrest of
DAILY, at whose home he had been
living.
The money recovered by the inves-
tigators with the arrest Of DAILY and
Reed was in $40 bills.
Federal agents announced that the
case had been completed to all in.
tents and purposes. The 10 persons
under arrest will be given hearing
before United States Commissioner
w. A. Byers.
Mrs. DAILY, wife OF one Of the men
under arrest, insisted Reed was at
the DAILY home the night of the rob-
berry. Developments seem to show
that he was leader of the gang, with
Poffenbarger as his lieutenant, and
that the latter, with Orville Phillips,
who surrendered to save his older
brother, Merle Phillips. did the work,
the authorities say. d..
According to Mrs. DAILY, Poffenbar
ger brought the money to their home
early Sunday wrapped in packages
as currency is handled at banks. She
saw them handling the money in d
back room, she said.
Il overheard them say that they
had burned everything in the sacks
but the currency" she declared.
THAT evening my husband moved
the money from the garage to the
chicken coop.
Next morning Fred PoffenbargeI
came to our house and took away
about $4,000, saying, I'm going tt
get honestto goodness money. I'm
afraid this stuff is marked.
My husband knows nothing of the
case. He and Mr. Reed were home
the night of the robbery"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
Nine Lose Lives In Fire.

New York.-Nine persons, consti-
tutng every member but one. of two
entire families, lost their lives here
in fire which destroyed fire-spry
apartment house at 307 w. 146th
street. Fourteen other families es-
c9pe1 Or we're lescned by firemon
Or ginating, fire authorities say, in a
taty carriage on the first floor of
the brick structure, the fire swept
upward through open stairways, cut.
ting off escape through the halls.
Nearly a hundred men, women and
children, clsd in night clothes, swarm.
ed to the fire escapes, some making
their way to the ground while others
huddled, terror-stricken, on platforms
in midair,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
His Way.

1.-THE Hon. Bascom Bunk of your
township is an avowed candidate for
the legislature, isn't he?" asked the
able editor of the Tumlinville Torch of
Liberty and Tocsin of the Times.
"Eh-yahrH replied Gap Johnson of
Rumpus Ridge. Hes the avowin est
candidate you most ever seed Why,
it's got so that when they see him com
ing the children climb trees or scoot
under the house to keep from being
avowed by him. And if he don't quit
avowing us men some Teller will take
a shot at him the first thing he knows"
Kansas City Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
DODSON WARNS
CALOMEL USERS
You Cannot Grpe, Scker c. Salvate Yourself If You
Take "Dodsons Liver Tone" Instead

liver and straighten You up better and
quicker than nasty calomel and with
out making you sick, you just go back
and get your money.
If you take calomel today you'll be
sick and nauseated tomorrow be-
sides, 1t may salivate you, while II
you take Dodson's Liver Tone you will
wake up feeling great, full of ambi-
tion, and ready for work or play. It's
harmless, pleasant and safe to give
to children: they like it.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
Find SIS 600 in Bonds.

Fredericksburg. Va.-Liberty bonds
and other securities valued at ap,
proximatelv $4,000, taken from the
Bank Of Mineral, Va, by robbers the
night of Nov, G. were found in the
woods near AQUA creek, in Stafford
county, by party touring in an auto
mobile. The tourists had stopped by
the roadside for lunch and on arriv.
ing here reported to the authorities
that they had seen some papers which
might be of value. Officers visiting
the scene searched the vicinity and
found the bonds.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
"A Feeling Of Security

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about to
take is absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or habit producing drugs.
Such medicine is DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The same standard of purity, strength
and excellence is maintained in every
bottle of Swamp-Root.
1t is scientifically compounded from
vegetable herbs.
1t is not stimulant and is taken in
teaspoonful doses.
1t is not recommended for everything.
1t is natures great helper in relieving
and overcoming kidney, liver and blad-
der troubles
A sworn statement of purity is with
every bottle of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root.
If you need a medicine, you should
have the best. On sale at all drug stores
in bottles of two sizes, medium and large.
However, if you wish first to try 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.
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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
Mo Court of ApneaI for JUDGE


A great many folks in the District
of Columbia do not know the judges
Of the Supreme court, hence these
dignitaries sometimes are treated just
like other mortals,
Recently Justice McReynolds start
ed to board the front end of a street
car, and the motorman, who had
opened the front door merely to talk
to friend, shouted
Hey, there, you: don't try to get
on this front platform! Go back to
the rear"
The justice calmly obeyed the order
of the higher court, the motorman
muttered, changed his bell viciously and
the car passed .en.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer. hi =,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
AS One Raised
From Dead
STOMACH PAINS GONE
ESfOnic Made Him We'll

"After suffering ten long months
with stomach pains, l have taken
Eatonic and am now without any pain
whatever. Am as one raised from the
dead" writes A. Percitield.
Thousands Of stomach sufferers re-
port wonderful relief. Their trouble
is too much acidity and gas which
Eatonic quickly takes up and carries
out, restoring the stomach to- a
healthy, active condition. Always car
ry few Eatonics, take one after eat
ing, food will digest well-you will
feel fine. Big box costs only trifle
with your druggists guarantee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
TWO DIE IN AUTO CRASH
Eepresentative-E,ect Charles r. Van.
dswater, California, and His Pri-
vate Secretary Are Killed.

Pomona, Cal.-Representative Elect
Charles F. Vandewater, Republican,
who defeated Charles H. Randall,
first Prohibition member of congress,
and Miss Jammess Leuvin, his secre-
tary, were killed near here when their
automobile struck motor truck.
Mrs. Vandewater suffered a fractured
skull and Mrs. E. N. Jackson was in
iured slightly, They were returning
home from meeting celebrating
election.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
He Ducked.

Raymond, Billy and Harry, boys Of
six, were playing. Suddenly Billy ranM
crying to his mother.
Mamma" he exclaimed, "Raymondg
hit me-"
II did not" declared Raymond.
well, who did, theny asked the
mother.
'Why, Harry did" said Raymond.
did you hit him, Harry?" asked the
mother.
yes, | did" said Harry, "but l did
not aim to- ! threw at Raymond and
he ducked."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

Cincinnati, O.-The Cincinnati Ma.
tional league team will train next
spring at Cisco, Tex. The Reds will
begin training March 8, and remain at
Cisco until March 25.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
No One said.

They were watching the baseball
scoreboard in front of the News office.
They might have been well up on
their duties as voters but 1t was evil
dent they did not understand the work
ings of the board.
Finally one said: whats the score.
Nellie, do you known
Nellie replied:
mo. don't. dearie I haven't heard
anybody indianapolis News.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
Escaping Gas Causes Trouble.

Maysville, Ky.-A number of per-
sons were overcome and cattle in
fields fell to the ground when chlorine
gas began escaping from tanks in
freight car. of the C. & o. railroad
here. The car was pulled out of the
city to a siding where 1t finally wsr
stranded. but only after a member OF
the train crew also was Overcome by
the gas.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
Every Drop Of Your Blood
Should Be Absolutely Pure

Any slight disorder or impurities
is source of danger. as every vital
organ of the body depends upon the
blood supply to properly perform
its functions.
Many painful and dangerous dis
eases are the direct result Of bad
condition of the blood Among the
most serious are Rheumatism, with
Its torturing pain; Eczema. letter,
Erysipelas and other disfguring
skin diseases; general debility,
which makes the strongest men
helpless. and many other diseases
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

Calomel salivates It's mercury.
Calomel acts like dynamite on slug
gish liver. When calomel comes iato
contact with sour bile it crashes into
1t, causing cramping and nausea.
II you feel bilious, headachy, con-
stipated and all knocked out, just go
to your druggist and get bottle of
Dodson's Liver Tone for few cents,
which is harmless vegetable substi-
tute for dangerous calomel. Take a
spoonful and II 1t doesn't start your
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

are the direct result Of impure
blood.
You car in a large measure avoid
liability to disease by the use of
S. S. S., the wonderful blood rerl-
edy that has been in constant use
for more than fifty years. S. S. S.
cleanses the blood thoroughly. It
is sold by druggists everywhere,
For valuable literature and med
ical advice absolutely free, write
today to Chief Medical Adviser,
159 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
s. S, S. is not sold or recommended
for venereal diseases.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
Armenia Refuses.

Paris.-Armenia, according to the
foreign office, has refused to com.
ply with the ult matum of Mustapha
pasha, the Turkish Nationalist lead
or. for the delivery of war materials,
and has decided to continue the fight
guinst the Turks to a finish.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
Boston Policemen Indicted.

Boston,-Eleven members and for.
mer members of the Boston police
force were held on charges Of lar
ceny, breaking anG entering and con-
spiracy to steal, as result OF a
sraad jury Investigation.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
Difficulties gre way to diligence.


Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is a
Tonic and Blood Purifier BY cleansing
the blood and building up the System,
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE restores
normal conditions and allows Nature to
do its work
All Druggists. Circulars free.
f. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
John 3. CsfaIu Dies.

New Orleans.-John B. Cefalu
widely known importer and exporter
and formerly pres dent OF the new ex
tfnct Central American Steamship
company, died at his home here
aged 81.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
is Killed BY Gas.

New Orleans Mrs. Edward Har-
rison, who came here from Peoria,
ILL.,, year and half ago, committed
suicide by asphyxiation in her home,
according to police.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
cutlcura soothes eabv Rashes

Cutlcura Soothes Babv Rashes
That itch and burn with hot baths
of Ciitlcura Soap followed hv gentle
anointngs OF Cuticura Ointment.
Nnthirp hetter rurnr svaatpr pspe-
rially II a little of the fragrant Cuti-
rlra Talcum is busted on at the fin
ish. 25e eacn everywhere.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
Nobel Peace Pre- for President.

Stockholm. - President Woodrow
Wilson win be awarded the Nobel
peace prize for 1920, according to the
Swedish newspapers.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

1t is easier for man to have the
courage of his convictions if his bank
balance Is large enough
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
Settjnu Him Rioht

He-'Darling, ! dream of you az
my own" She-"But dreams. you
know, go by contraries"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
MOTHER!
"California Syrup of Figs"
Child's Best Laxative

Accept "California" Syrup of Figs
orly-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, 1920-11-26

The average woman would rather
have little flattery than lot Of SYM
pathy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

Perhaps, If there was woman in
the moon instead of man, 1t wouldn't
get full so often.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

Macon, Ga.-Pognd loaves of bread
were retailed at 10 cents beginning
Nov. %.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
TOO.
LATE.

Death only a matter of short time.
Don't wait until pains and aches
become incurable diseases. Avoid
painful consequences by taking
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

fashioned than the bicycle era-unless
1t Is the croquet epoch.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

II you are in the wrong an ally is
always welcome.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

What has become of the leap year
"Society 70" the Prevention of Old
BachelorS?'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

Beware of the unloaded gun and the
crippled mule.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26
GOLD MEDAL.
W. RHyXJIK39 ~

The worlds standard remedy for kidney,
liver bladder and uric acid troubles--thc
National Remedy of Holland since 1896.
Guaranteed. Three Sizes, all druggists.
Look fes the name Gold Medal On every bsx
and accept no snitAtion
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

When you have decided that the worms
or Tape form must he exterminated get
dead Shot"-D-, Peery's Vermifuge- One
dose will clean them ell out.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

The ARKANSAS PRODUCE COMPANY
60 ~ Front Street, Memphis, Tenn, wanna
shipments of poultry eggs. butter RABBITS
veal, fresh pork and other farm products
Old este Nlished firm; HIGH class CONNER
cial rating Write for quotations and tags
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-11-26

E-Z Dustless-Ebony Stove Polish Y
E-Z IRON ENAMEL FOR THE PIPE U
E-Z METAL POLISH FOR THE NICKEL Tn
E-Z SHOE POLISH SAVES SHOES :.
All Dealers Money Back Guarantee l.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-07-06
BENNINGTON PROOF
Should Convince Every Bennington
Reader.

The frank statement of a neghbor,
telling the merits Of a remedy
Bids you pause and believe.
The same endorsement
by some stranger far away
Commands no belief at all
Here's a Bennington case,
A Bennington citizen testilies.
Read and be convinced.
A. M. Downs, 101 Stafford St, says;
Ten years ago | was in bad shape
with my kidneys. My back was so
sore and lame that could hardly get
up when ] was down My kidneys
were weak and scan'y in action. |
often had to arise at night to pass
the kidney secretions, was all play
ed out and lame and sore all over my
body. | soon felt better and two box
es of Doan's which ! bought at Ward s
Drug Store cured me of the trouble
and fixed me up in fine shape so glad
ly recommend them"
Price coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr., Downs had Foster-Milburn Co.
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-07-06

The Bennington Cubs on the Fourth
defeated the Flats team by a score of
Il to H. The Cubs on Monday tack
eled the Holy name society nine and
gave it its first defeat of the season
by a score of 6 to 4.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-07-06

The T. A. c. team went through the
weekend with two victories. On the
Fourth it defeated the Cubs of North
Adams by a score of to and on
Monday won from Dalton Juniors Z to
O. Both flames were played at Allen
A field.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-07-06
COULTER MARSH
Pretty Home Wedding at West Shafts
bury on Evening of June 30.

FfeNty nome Weddhg at west Shafts
bury on Evening of June 80.
A pretty home wedding took place
in West SALISBURY Wednesday eve.
ming, June 30, at 8 o'clock, when Miss
Wilmetta Irene Marsh, youngest daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Marsh,
was united in marriage to Alton Nj
man Coulter, Oldest son of Mr. and
Mrs Marion Coulter. The ceremony
was performed by Rev X. Golledge
pastor of the Methodist church of
White Creek.
The bride was pre.tily gowned in
white crepe de chine and carried a
bouquet of roses. She was attended
by Miss Hazel Marsh, a sister of the
bride who was dressed in white cord
ed silk and also carried roses, Cecil
Coulter brother of the groom acted as
best man, Miss Marion Phillips of Ben
nington rendered the wedding march.
The house was prettily trimmed for
the occasion. After refreshments were
served Mr. and Mrs Coulter left for a
short wedding trip to different points
lin New York and Massachusetts.
The bride is a graduate of the North
Bennington high school and has been
la successful teacher. The bridegroom
lis a prosperous young farmer. Both
have a host of friends who wish them
ia long and happy married life About
forty relatives were in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs Coulter received many
beautiful presents including money
china, cut glass, linen and furniture.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-07-06
Claims Yankee" Is Chinese,

"Yankee' is a Chinese word, &C.
cordlIg to Teh VI Hsieh (whose last
name means "Tlank Your, Il Celestial
who is visiting His country. He ex-
plains that the word probably came
from English or Dutch sailors who
had touched ports IN the Orient. In
East India they may have been greet
cd with the words yang geo. which
mean you arc young foreigner"
These East Indian words came from
the Chinese words "Yahg Jung" Teh
ii Hsieh says, and this explains why
yankee" is a Chinese word.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-07-06
ASPIRIN
Name ''Bayer'' on Genuine

'Bayet Tablets of Aspirin" is gen.
unine Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed by physicians for over
twenty years. Accept only an unbrok
en- "Bayer package which contains
proper directions to relieve Headache,
Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia, Rheu-
matsm, Colds and Pain. Handy tin
boxes of II tablets cost few cents
Druggists also sell larger "Bayer
packages" Aspirin is trade mark
Bayer Manufacture Monoaceticacide
ter Of Salicylicacid.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-07-06
THREE WINS FOR HOME
TEAM IN FOUR GAMES
Berlin Proved Too Hard a Nut to
Crack but Other Visitors Went
Down to Defeat.

The Bennington baseball team won
and lost in its week end games played
lat Allen A field. On July 4 Benning-
ton was outplayed by the Berlin team
which won by a score of to in a
Iseveninning contest The Berlin
boys took kindly to Hurley's twisters
and touched up the Bennington boy
artist for nine safe bingles, four Of
them good for extra bases.
Donovan, who was in the box for
Berlin, proved a puzzler for the local
batters who hit safely but three times
The lone run scored by Bennington
was contributed in the second inning
when the Berlin inheld pulled few
misplays on grounders,
Monday afternoon the Bennington
team swamped the Emeralds Of Troy
to g. Bennington went into the lead
ling the frs inning and was net headed
during the game. The local boys weld
ed the willow to good effect, collecting
IL hits including a home run by
Scott In the sixth inning the Emer-
aids got to Dockum for two hits but
outside of this stanza the Benning-
ton pitcher had the game well in
hand.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
EXCELLENT CHANCES AFFORDED BY ARMY
Schools Open for Training at
 Camp Grant, III.

The recent World War has been instrumental in making n great many changes in tho present army life. A lesson Taught wus the fact that indus try had largo part in the training and transporting of military bodies. So for this reason. largo training schools wero opened for the purpose of developing the men along industrial lines to a degree of proficiency. A school has boen erected at the sixth Division at Camp Grant. Ill.. for this opportuni- ty. General George Bell. Jr. has been placed in charge. The school has se- cured the very best of professional men obtainable from the largest and leading manufacturers. These in- structors are practically loaned" by the manufacturing plants for a period of ono year.
 The school term is from November 1 to May 1. It has all the comforts and conveniences any person could de- sire while attending school. The shops arc equipped with the best modern machinery. There are 24 buildings used for educational and vocational work. There are approximately 900 students enrolled in various courses. Recruits arc arriving at the rate of 100 n week. Most of these arc enter ing the service with the view df learning a trade.
 Tho work is carried on between S and o'clock during the day, and plenty of time for recreation is had. There are courses in Amcricanization, English, Business. Automotiyc. Draft ing. Electrical, Building. which em- bodies all the essentials in carpentry, Textile work. Metal work, Highway construction and Topography. Music, Machine work. Agriculture and train ing in the preparation of food for cooking purposes.
 The entire staff at the schools com prise total of 44 civilian instructors with 16 enlisted men as assistants. There arc also four oficiers detailed in charge of the various teaching functions.