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Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-11

House agreed to another conference with the senate in an effort to reach an agreement on half dozen senate amend ments to the naval appropriation bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-11

Five hundred small forest fires are raging in the vicinity of Grand Mere, uebec. Because of the fumes, hydro aeroplanes had to cease scouting service.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18
Formal Opening of New Store

The formal opening and reception
of the new Sardeson & HCvland store,
formerly Schiffs, was held Thursday
Of last week, and the beautiful room
which was decorated with flowers,
ferns and potted plants was crowded
during the day and evening. The en-
tire place has been lemodeled and re-
decorated and is now one of the hand
soonest stores in the city. A new de-
partment, millinery, has been inau-
gurated, with dainty and beautiful
furnishings, which is in charge of
Miss Bessie Deaton, of Chicago. Mr..
A. M. Zengler, formerly of Decatur,
ILL.,, is store manager. M. Zergler
has had wide experience in the ladies
ready to wear business and is we'll
qualified for the responsible position
he occupies. The great variety Of
new spring styles in ladies wear and
millinery shown at this store is at
tracing universal attention
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18
A $500 Burglary

The home Of r. r. Kramer on East
Main street and Madison Heights,
was entered by burglars between
seven and nine o'clock last Sunday
night while the family was at church,
and property valued at $500 carried
away. Among the articles stolen
was a gold watch, suit of clothes,
three children's savings banks, six
stick pins, two necklaces, number
of valuable rings and other jewelry.
Entrance was gained by breaking the
glass in a rear door and then opening
it. No clue.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18
Didn't Forget "BrOwnie"

J. w. Browns restaurant, 215 East
Main street, was visited by burglars,
who entered by a read window, last
Friday night, and watch, revolver,
and other articles totaling about $50,
were carried away. The thieves left
no clue.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18
Nick Gets His

Nick Cernes of 268 Beech street,
was arrested Sunday for having in
his possession a quantity of apple
brandy, and in the municipal court
next morning received the usual SEN
tence of $500 and costs.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18
Mr.. Bowman Leaves For West

G. C. Bowman, 408 East Main st.,
a B. & 0. pipe man, who has been on
the sick list for the past year, will
leave for Denver, Colorado, in a short
time for the benefit of his health.
The best wishes of his many friends
will accompany him.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18
Making New Cars

The Falladay Motors Corporation
has resumed work and is now en-
gagged in rushing to completion a
number Of cars. A car load of tour
ing bodies has been received and will
soon be mounted and placed on the
market.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18
Ace Truck for Coal Mine

One cf Newarks famous "Ace"
trucks was delivered to the Bidwell
Coal Company at st. Clairsville Sat-
urday for use in their mines. The
truck is specially equipped with
fange wheels and will run on steel
rails between the coal tipple and the
railroad tracks.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18
Damages Against Park Concessions

In the suit for damages entered by
Marie z. Sherer against Frank
Thomas, who operated the Canals of
Venice, a Buckeye Lake ncession
last summer, for damages to her
clothing caused by the sinking of
boat, the jury returned verdict in
favor of plaintiff for $1O0 last Fri
day. Defendants counsel filed a mo-
tion for new trial next morning
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18
Mission Circle Entertained

Mrs. w. F. Graef entertained the
Evangelical Mission Circle at her
home, SO Clinton street, Thursday
evening of last week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18
Visitor From HOOsier State

Lanford B. Yontz, of indianapolis,
is visiting his nephew Carl S. Yontz,
of Hancock street. During his stay
in Ohio Mr.. Yontz will also visit
relatives in Columbus, Lancaster and
Salem.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18
Camel Cigarettes, tic package, at
If ERMAN'S DRUG STORE

We are again able to offer
our customers an exception
ally high grade 8 per cent tax
free investment. These securi-
ties were purchased by us after
a most careful investigation.
We also have now again a
choice line of six per cent
municipal bonds.
THE STANDARD SECURI-
TIES COMPANY
d. H. PIGG, Manager
Office 1917 North Park Place
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18

We have a fine lot of Cigars that
we are selling for &c, worth Z and SC.
If ERMAN'S DRUG STORE
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18
Town Topics
Elks Initiate Big Class

At the meeting Of the Elks Tues
day evening a class Of sixteen was in
lated. The work was followed by a
social session which was greatly en-
loved.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-03-18

Service is always appreciated, go to
BOwman's Auto Top Co., 25 E. Canal
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26
ALARM WARNSU
Defective TIRE
Electric Device Invented by In
dlanapolis Man Can Be At
taChed to Any Wheel.
ELECTRIC SWITCH DOES WORK
Placed in Position So That They viii
Be Thrown to One or Other of
Closed Positions When Tire
Is Punctured.

1t frequently happens that air leaks
slowly from tire without the drivers
knowing it. The tire becomes fiat and
the rims of the wheel cut into it. TO
warn drivers in time, George F. Young
OF Indianapolis has recently invented
an electric alarm which can be at
tached to any wheel. 1t consists ofsan
electric switch which is mounted on
the axle of a wheel The blade of
this switch projects toward the spokes
of the wheel. The end Of the blade
stops very close to the spokes. though
enough space is left to enable the
blade to barely clear them.
Working of Switch.
Working in conjunction with the
blade Of the switch is metal finger
mounted on ose Of the sp0j7es of the
wheel. This finger can slide radiaily
to the wheel, bur spring normally
holds it away from the axle, with one
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26
Funeral of Carl Ferguson

Announcement Of the death of
Carl Ferguson was made in the
paper last week, just as we were
going to press, the announcement
of his death reached US. On
Friday afternoon in the old ceme-
terry at Sulphur Springs, the re-
mains of this. exemplary young
man were laid to rest. The i'm
mense crowd that assembled bore
testimony to the esteem in which
the deceased was held by those
who knew him. Rev. Peoples,
conducted the services. Terry
Abernathy, Prof. Simpson, Col.
Purviance and Carl MCGEE made
appropriate talks. Carl enjoyed
the confidence of a wide circle of
friends. and was fitting and
qualifying himself for a career
of usefulness when he was strick-
en-. He had educated himself,
and had chosen the teaching pro-
fession as his life work. He
leaves surviving him his aged
parents, two brothers and four
sisters, and a host of other rel
ives, with all of whom and his
numerous friends, we join in ex-
pressions of sorrow and sympa-
thy.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26

Another deplorable killing has
stained the annals of the county.
This time, DR.. Charlie Chambers,
is the defendant in a case pend
ing before the justice of the
peace, and his distant relative,
I'd Chambers, is the victim. Be-
cause of some differences be-
tween the two. DIR. Chambers,
end his kinsman met. Whether
sny words or not at the time, we
do not know, nor are we acquaint-
cd with any of the facts. But
curing whatever that happened.
DIR. Chambers drew a pistol and
shot his victim four times, either
one of which. wounds inflicted,
would have pIDduced death. The
deceased leaves a widow and
children. The defendant is -un-
married, and at the time enjoyed
a lucrative practice. The killing
occurred at the old home place Of
Samuel Chambers, deceased in
the 9th district. The deceased
svas a tenant Of DR.. Chambers,
and bad blood had existed be-
tween the two for some time.i
I'm arrest was made, and the de-
tendant was taken before a JUS
lice of the peace on warrant
that charged him with murder in
the first degree There was an
appearance before the Justice,
and the bond fixed at $2500 for
the trial to be held here next
N Nonday. In the event the facts
Justify, there may be a commit
ment without bail, to await the
action of the next grand jury.
The brothers of the deceased have
e nployed counsel to assist the
state in the prosecution, and the
d sfendant has likewise employed
counsel. Terry Abernathy will
q ssist the Attorney General in
the prosecution, and H. P. Wood
will defend.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26
GravelhiII

Mrs. S. L. Prince and daugh-
ter, Mary, and Mrs. F. G. Ras-
berry of Fannin county, Texas,
and Leslie Prince Of Ada, Okla,
are visiting relatives and friends
in this community.
Mesdames Elizabeth Higgins,
Cora Springer, Zula Rasbery and
J. w. Mccoy and wife spent Sun
day in the home of ]. B. Huggins.
w. O. Latta and wife and Mrs.
w. I. Gooch were guests of d.
R. Latta Sunday.
The patrons of our school met
Saturday and elected Miss Bon
ME Armstrong primary teacher.
Prof. Harvey Hodges is principal,
J. A. Weatherford has bought
the residence of Parker Gardner
here, and we hear is contem-
plating putting in a gin at this
place. We hope this is so, as it
is badly needed and this is a fine
location for a gin.
Carl Hamm had a mule badly
cut by barbed wire last week.
Mr., and Mrs. J. N. Hamm, Or
lis English and mother and Muir
ray Davis motored through to
Kentucky Sunday to visit rela-
tives for few days.
The protracted meeting will
begin here the fourth Sunday.
Rev. Guy of Jackson will do the
preaching. He is an able minis
ter and everybody is invited to
hear him.
Cassie May Armstrong contin-
ues to improve and will soon be
able to be up and about.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26
Hand Badly Mutilated

While operating a planer saw
in his snop Wednesday morning,
j. A. Gooch had his left hand
drawn into the saw and so bad
ly mangled that Drs. Kendrick
and Wallace anlputated all ex-
cept the thumb and index finger
of his~left hand.
Mr.. Gooch and B. Hawkins are
operators of a blacksmith and
repair shop in Selmer. He is
one of our best citizens. an indus
trious christian man, and his in
jury is regretted by everyone.
Mr.. Gooch is resting as easy as
is possible from such a painful
injury.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26

Mrs. w. E. Kirkman died Tues
day at her home near Corinth,
after a long Illness, and Wednes-
day afternoon the remains OF
this good woman were laid to
rest in the Simpson graveyard
two miles west of Selner.
Mrs. Kirkman was a daughter
of P. A. Nethery and a neice Of
Esq. w. HI. Stonetof Selmer, and
was born and reared in this sec
ton. Besides her husband and
father, the deceased is survived
by several children, to all Of
whom we extend coincidence.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26

Renew your subscription.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26
Ramer

Mrs. r. N. Huggins and little
daughter and guest, Miss Lessie
Jeanes, of Memphis, are visiting
relatives at Selmer.
John Houston and Houston
| Me9ks, Of Guys, were among tie
visitors here Monday.
Mrs. Henry Carman and child
rem, of Falcon, spent Sunday in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Hill. Their little daughter, Mary
Ethel. remained to attend school.
VIM. McCullar, of Selmer, was
a recent guest of C. L. McCullar
and family.
F. M. Croker and family have
moved here from Cypress. His
niece, Miss Clyde Crocker, is with
them and has entered school.
VIM. Hogan and W.. D.. Hogan
and family, of Gravelhill, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. e.
Lawson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jones and
children left last week for a visit.
with relatives in Texas.
Mrs. J. w. Reeder and children
have returned from a visit toher
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. v.
Leatherwood, near Wenasoga.
Van Wardlow and little son, of
Guys, were here Friday.
e. L. Blasingame and son,
Hubert, and daughter, Miss Nora,
left Tuesday to visit relatives at
Detroit and other Texas points.
After a delightful visit with
relatives here, Miss Bernice Ra-
mer left Tuesday for her home
near Midlothian, Texas. Enroute
she will visit her aunt, Mrs. Cor
die Wilson, in Memphis.
A. E. Lawson, of Bells, spent
Sunday with homefolks.
Master Raymond Craft. of Ken
ton, spent last week with his
grandmother, Mrs. Lydia Ramer.
Mrs. j. c. Kerr and daughter,
Miss Gayle, of Selmer. came down
Monday to be present at, the
opening of school, and remained
for avisitof a day or two with rel
atives,
Miss Zella Gooch spent Sunday
night in Selmer.
Mrs. Della Hamm and son, Cal
vim. of RigGt, Tenn, were here
Monday making arrangements to
enter the latter in school, and
will probably locate here within
a week or two.
Misses Maggie and Pearl Me-
Coy and brother, Tolbert, of
GravelhiIl, were here Monday to
arrange for rooms during the
school year.
| Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. H@nm and
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26
Does the Valve Leak?

1t Is an easy matter to discover
whether the tire valve leaks or
not II you know the little kink.
Remove the cap and. having the
wheel turned so the valve Is
right at the top, set up over the
valve stem a bottle, glass con-
tainer of any sort, filed with wa
ter. II there is a leak, Of course,
the bubbles will Indicate 1t. Try
it with the cap on and with the
cap of. You may find that q
valve you thought all right is
the sole cause Of a tire constant
ly getting soft without apparent
cause. The tube that shows no
leak when taken out and i'm
mersed In water, valve and all,
may leak through the valve
slowly when In the shoe and
pumped up to riding pressure. So
this little kink is well worth re-
membering.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26

| tile daughter, Olivia, were in
Memphis a few days oflast week.
Miss Mary Brooks, of Gary,
Ind, was the guest of her grand
mother, Mrs. Lydia Ramer, re-
Gently.
Louis Hamm and little Miss
Beatrice Wardlow, Of Guys, and
Claude Turner and Misses Lola,
Evelyn andeCordelia Turner, of
Chewalla, are among those who
have entered school here.
G. L. Majors visited his parents
near''Adamsville Sunday, and,was
accompanied home by his, BROTH
ers, Leland and Gilsey, who will
attend school.
Mesdames w. E. Shelton, l.. G.
Higgins and baby, Paul Glen,
and Miss Thelda Carmen, of
Alexandra, La, arrived last
week for a month s visit withrel-
atives and friends.
Eugene Hamm and Ralph Hug
gins are attending the Cotton
States Merchants Convention at
Memphis this week. r,g, 81
Arvie Wooten, Hubert Prather.
and Roy Estes were among the
Selmer visitors Monday.
Miss Matte Mitchell is spend
ing a few days in Corinth.
The Ramer High School open
ed Monday with every indica-
tion that the coming term win be
the best in its history. The en-
rollment was larger than at any
previous opening. The auditor
Aium was crowded with patrons
and friends, indicating the loyal
support the school receives from
the town and community. Supt.
Terry Alternately was at his best
in an inspiring address which de-
lighted his hearers and which
will be of value to both pupil.and
patron. w. G. Hamm, in an able
address, told Of the work of the
high school and its broadening
influence upon the lives of pupils
and those with whom they came
in contact. Rev. IVA. Houston,
an ardent school man, and men,
Der of the local school board,
made a stirring appeal for higher
education. Mr.. Majors is enter
ing upon his fifth year as princi-
pal and under his direction the
school has risen form a one4room,
two-teacher school to that Of one
of the best in the county. The
faculty is composed of c. L.
Majors; Misses Mary Rather,
jackson; Vera Reams, Hender-
son; Clara Mae Prather, Selmer;
Sadie Ray, Paris.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26
Muxzied.

Speaking of garters, have you heard
Of the Harvard students who spied Ii
pair with silver clasps In Harvard
Square shop window, and, thinking to
raise smile, at least. from the charm
er at the counter, asked the price of a
dog-collar, pointing at the same time
to the silver-clasped garter? She
turned. looked sweetly at the young
men. and said: I'VE do not separate
them for puppies. sir."-Boston Her
aid.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26
Falcon Cemetery

Cefy DIT L aeon dWOk6 many mem
ories, and called to mind happy
days tnat are gone, when as a
boy and,young man we knew SO
many that sleep in the "silent
city of the dead" The occasion
of our visit was to attend the
burial of little child, whose par
ents were l.. f. Surratt and wife.
The little one had died Of a dread
ful malady, and was brought
from its home in Corinth that its
body might mingle with the dust
Of loved ones in that old ceme-
terry.
The place is from all appear
ances properly looked after and
cared for. The enclosure is in
good condition, and loving hands
have seen after the graves and
the markings. is located on a
ridge, and the drainage is such
as to keep it from wasting. A
church near by has been built in
more recent ears, and this fur
nishes convenient place for SER
vices.
inside this OLD cemetery are to
be found the graves Of some of
the oldest people in the county;
the graves of young men and
women, and of children. We
saw the one that marks the last
resting place of Josiah Jeanes,
born in 1902, of H. A. Hunter,
in the early twenties, that Of his
wife, VIM. Baker and wife, Pat
Basinger and wife, Ben Basinger,
VIM Carman, J. S. Brooks and
wife, VIM. Sweat and wife. We
saw the grave of the first one ev-
er consigned to the. earth in this
cemetery, Leila Smith. We saw
the grave of the father of this
one, the beloved DIR. j. l.. Smith,
and then Bobbie Smith, as bright
a little boy as ever sat in a school
room, and then Jamie Smith.
We stood in the shadow of the
monument that marks the grave
OF old Bro. Williams, who sleeps
in sight of his old home, this
man of God, who was bold, and
fearless and ruggedly honest, a
devout man, a christian. We saw
the graves Of Uncle Sid Alexan-
der and his wife, j. M. Nelson
ahd wife, uncle" Bob Bell. and
of scores of others, the sight Of
which made us think Of other
times. To look upon the graves
and read the lettered monuments,
we read a history more interest
ing than the printed page. We
are brought again amid the scenes
of other days. Associations and
acquaintance, environments and
surroundings Of the long ago,
come to the mind, and we live
over the days that are gone.
The assembled crowd in this
old cemetery stood with bowed
and uncovered heads as the clods
of the valley were heaped upon
the casket Of this little child.
Appropriate were the services
and ceremonies, and the crowd
dispersed as quitely as it had
gathered. The sorrowing rel
atives wended their weary way
to a desolated home. Friends
partaf] and all loft tho bollo,uod
spot with the shadows of another
evening approaching and draw
ing near.
ALI such places should be made
attractive; the flowers and grass
to grow, and all efforts made to
see that proper attention isalways
given these burying grounds.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Anderson
of Corinth motored to Selmer to
visit relatives this week.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26

Come in and see about your
subscription.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26

end up against the underside of the
inflated tire. The other end of the
finger will clear the projecting blade
when the tire is properly inflated. Just
as soon as the tire begins to flatten,
the finger is pressed radially inward
and 1t strikes against the projecting
blade. The switch is thereby closed
and an alarm, such as well located
light or buzzer which is very easily
heard, is operated.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1921-08-26
Rotate With Wheels.

The various switches are mounted so
that they do not rotate with the wheels
with which they are associated; but
they are placed in position so that
they will be thrown to one or the 9TH
er of their closed positions when the
tire is punctured or if the air suddenly
leaves it. This method of mounting
may be carried out in several different
forms. The one most convenient Is
shown in the accompanying illustra-
tion.-Popular Science Monthly.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-07-02
THE RECEPTIVE MIND
BY H. Addington Bruce

A LII ethical and psychological councillors
~ emphasize the need for mental receptive
ness. Keep the mind open, not shut, do
not harden it against impressions and SuggeS-
tons from without, is the advice they give.
And it is excellent advice, no doubt of that
provided those who act on it take care to
keep the mind receptive. Otherwise they will
be in danger Of passing to the unfortunate ex-
IRENE of over-receptive1eSS.
To this extreme myriads of people actually
do pass. As is evinced in various ways.
1t is evinced, for one thing, by the colossal
sums of money lost every year through over
receptiveneSS to the suggestions of swindling
promoters of Speculative" projects that exist
only in the minds of the promotrs.
1t is evinced by the fortunes continually
amassed by makers and vendors of worthless
patent medicines genteel sharperS rendered at
fluent through popular over-receptivenesS to
the suggestion, "ThiS will surely make you
we'll"
1t is evinced by the quick response OF multi
tudes to suggestions that 'wean them from eff
fort to idle1eSs, from creative activity to I'M
productive inertia or costly dissipation.
And again it is evinced by the readiness
with which thousands respond to propaganda
having as object perhaps the stirring up of
race Ratreds, perhaps the promoting of interna-
tional conflicts, perhaps even the destruction
of organized society. The sympathetic hearing
so nunerous1y given to the dire proposals of
Bolshevisna is prime instance of over-recep-
tiveneSS.
To every suggestion from without. In fact
these should instantly be applied the test queS-
ton, "What does common sense say to that! "
Reflection should precede acceptance, should
determine acceptance or rejection.
Those who fail to reflect are certain to fall
into error, whether they be conspicuous pos
SCISSORS of open minds or notorious posseSSorS
of shut ones. In the former case the most
dangerous of suggestions may find favor with
Them in the latter they may be imperviouS to
the best suggestions that could be given.
Or, in other words, the essential thing in re-
| ceptveness is to be able to discriminate be-
| tween suggestions and to be willing to respond
to the good With such discrimination and
willingness lacking, the precious gift of reason
| is wasted, the precious gift of Suggestibility
may become a curse.
Cast back through the lessons of your own
experience.
Do they indicate that you have been wisely
receptive, >over-receptive, or under-receptive!
And when suggestibility has been hurtful to
you, is it not always bcause you have failed
on these occasions to apply the test question
of common sense?
Receive-but only after you have reasoned
Respondent only to that which intelligence
and morality approve. Thus alone, can you
make truly effective use of the maxim, keep
the mind OPEN"
copyright, 1921, by The Associated NewSpa-
perS.)