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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-01
WEATHERFORD

Dry weather still with us and
crops are very short, but we hope
to get by some way, as people
seem to be very busy in the tim
Der.
There have been a number of
protracted meetings just closed
near here and we hope they have
done much good.
Our community is preparing
for a large picnic at Pleasant
Sight September 9, the proceeds
to go towards repairing the
church, and we hope for a large
attendance.
B. C. Birds children have just
returned from a visit to their sis
ter at Florence, Ala.
Herbert Wicke Of Adamsville
is working in the store for ]. A.
Weatherford and we are glad to
have such young men in our CON-
munity.
The sick people seem to be i'm.
ptoving here.
T. l.. Jones is better. He was
seriously hurt last week while
cutting timber.
Road work seems to be slow
just now, but we hope to see the
road machine in our section soon
]. A. Weatherford and w. E
Mcleod, with the assistance Of
half the community, did a nice
lot of gravel work and hope Il
do a lot more next week, and W,
hope to have others Join in ant
help us.
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CYPRESS NOTES

Crops are not so we'll around
Cypress on account of the dry
weather.
Doc Blasingame and Emery
Kilcrease, two young men of
Cypress, left for st. Louis Thurs
day night.
Mrs. Steve Russell! of Memphis
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Fortune.
Misses Minnie and Leslie Bias.
ingame went to Trantham Friday.
Misses Martha and Bertha Mae
Deming visited Mrs. J. L. Meeks
Friday afternoon.
Frank Milstead of near Cypress
was visited by his two sons, Tom
and Walter of Sheffield. A large
crowd greeted them Wednesday
night.
J. C. Howell, wife and baby
spent Sunday morning at the
home of Joe Kirk.
A large crowd enjoyed them
selves at ]. w. Howell's Satur-
day night.
Miss Ethel Kirk has been on
the sick list for two weeks, but
is some better.
Cletus Howell visited home
folks Sunday.
Sherald Dulaney, John Shelter
and Leon Howell made q business
trip to Corinth Friday, returning
Sunday morning.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-01
RAMER

Miss Ruby Milstead. of nea
| Cypress, was a recent guest il
the home of DR.. and Mrs. M. C
Key.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Turner ant
son, Paul, of Chewalla, were Wis
iting Ramer relatives Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. W. w. Wallace
and children, of Selmer, were
here to attend church services
Sunday.
Miss Maggie Robinson is at
home from Berea college to spend
two weeks vacation.
Misses Lola, Evelyn, and Cor
della Turner, of Chewalla, were
guests in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. R. Hamm Sunday and
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Erwin and
children, of Selmer, visited j. A.
Houston and family Sunday.
|. d. Robinson was in st. Louis
the latter part of the week to
meet his sister, Miss Maggie, who
was on her way home from Berea,
KY.
Miss Irma Smith, bookkeeper
and stenographer for the Cochran
Lumber Go. here for the past
few months, has gone to accept
a position near Meridian, Miss.
Her mother, Mrs. Inez Smith,
will join her there in the near
future.
Little Misses Lucille and Mary
Opal Ramer, of Selmer, were
weekend guests of their aunt,
Mrs. R. N. Higgins.
Albert McCullar arrived Sat-
urday from Berea College to
spend a short vacation with home
folks.
Mrs. G.. M. Shea left Monday
to join her husband at Eldorado,
Ark, where they will make their
future home.
Tillman Lawson spent Wednes-
day at Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Higgins and
DR.. Davis, of Gravelhill, were
visitors here Monday.
Mrs. Rebe cca Ramer of Cor
NTH, is visiting her niece, Mrs.
G. A. Prather.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. V. Leather
wood of Wenasoga, are guests
this week of their daughter, Mrs.
J. w. Reeder.
Both Baptist ane Christians are
holding a series of meetings here
this week. Rev. Overton, pas
tor, assisted by Rev. Hammons.
of Selmer, are conducting the
Baptist meeting at Mays Chapel
Elders J. A. Houston, pastor, and
R. O. Rogers, of Corinth, are
conducting the Christian meet
ing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-01
Our Town

Our Town is the town of hap
piness. We strive for something
more than business. We strive
for friendliness, one with anoth-
err, which makes life worth while.
We have a family circle in which
every inhabitant counts one. Our
motto is One for All and All for
One. And we want to play the
same game with our neighbors
everywhere. Life is the game
of Brotherhood, and Our Town is
building on that basis. Exchange
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-01
BETHEL SPRINGS SCHOOL

The Bethel Springs High School
opened Monday morning under
most suspicious surroundings.
The town itself was out en- masse
and a wonderful awe-inspiring
spirit of cooperation was mani
fest. There was a delightful
opening program and the whole
town and community possessed
the school spirit.
Prof. Fesmire, the principal. is
an experienced teacher and he is
assisted by an able and efficient
corps of teachers. He made a
splendid address and was fol-
lowed by Rev. Fowler. Supt.
Terry Alternately addressed the
gathering in a practical manner,
as did Prof. w. G. Robinson.
The County Agent, Mr.. McKell,
made a brief address and w. K.
Alternately and H. B. Lewis spoke
briefly. DR.. Ernest Smith and
w. d. Hendrix of the school COM
mittee made practical talks.
After the rendition Of the pro-
gram the patrons perfected an
organization as an aid to the
school. w. i. Pigott was made
chairman, Mrs. Ancil Hamm vice.
president, Mrs. Arthur Williams
secretary-treasure Committees
on constitution and bylaws and
membership were selected by the
chairman, and the meeting ad-
journed to meet Thursday after
noon at 4 o'clock, when commit
tee reports will be received and
other work done.
The constitutional committee is
composed of DR.. E. M. Smith. J.
E. Deaton, A. Williams, Mrs.
John Motley and Mrs. Bruce
Mitchell.
The membership committee is
composed of Mrs. Arlie Robin
son. Mrs. J. E. Deaton, Mrs. ].
M. Lambert, Mrs. w. D. Hendrix,
Mrs. Minnie Lockman.
Bethel Springs has always
maintained a splendid school and
the prospects for a better one
are very flattering.
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ACTON ITEMS

tiers, Misses Effie and Bessie, left
on Monday of last week for the
Purdy school.
Among the So progressive
farmers of McNairy and Chester
counties who availed themselves
of the splendid opportunity with
the dairy special" to the dairy
sections of Mississippi were two
of our young farmers, Quincy
Atkins and Quinn Ingram, both
of whom seem much pleased over
the benefits recaived from the
trip. They were gone four days,
returning here Friday night.
Miss Claudio Wood was a bust
ness visitor to West Corinth Mon
day. where she has been chosen
"a member of the faculty of that
school for the ensuing term.
A number of our people at
tended the meeting at Farming
ton the past week.
Tom Jones and son and daugh-
ter, Miss Chloise, of Stantonville,
were business visitors hereThurs-
day.
An enjoyable affair of the past
week was had when Miss Frances
Alternately was hostess to a small
party of her friends at her home
Thursday night. Ice cream and
other delicacies were served, and
those present are reported to
have been delightfully."- enter
tanned.
Mesdames Farris and Hunter
of Gravelhill were prospective
business visitors here Thursday
afternoon.
DIR. J.J. Alternately and daugh-
tiers, Misses Lois and Frances,
and Odus Walker and Eural
Williams were visitors to Adams
vile Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. L. McCalmon
of near Bonneville were guests
of relatives here last weekend.
Robert Wade and sister, Mrs.
Matte Garrett, of Liberty, re-
turned Saturday from several
days. visit with relatives near
Memphis.
Edwin Cunningham of Chat
tanooga spent the weekend the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Cunningham.
Leo Atkins was a visitor to
Corinth Saturday.
There was a large crowd pres
emit at the afternoon session of
the school Saturday. many re-
naming for the night concert.
The house was packed until there
was scarcely any standing room,
while a good many were on the
outside. A neat little sum was
realized, which will be turned
over to the school fund.
There will be singing here next
Sunday afternoon, Sept. 3. Bring
your books.
Misses Lois and Frances Aber-
nathy left Monday for the Adams
vile school.
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CHANCERY COURT

Chancellor w. H. Denison
opened Chancery Court Monday
morning and held a brief session,
adjourning Tuesday morning. A
special or adjourned session will
be held October 80, at which time
the new chancellor, Hon. Thos.
C. Rye, will assume the duties.
Chancellor Denison goes back
into private law practice with his
partner, E. w. Essery, of Lex
ingt0n.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-01

DR.. ]. Hugh Carter, one Of the
leading physicians and surgeons
of Memphis. has beenspending the
week with relatives and friends
in Selmer. His brother, DR.. Par
win. is associated with him in the
practice of medicine, and both
are former residents Of Selmer.
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Statesmen WANTED

Permanent sales representation
is desired by one of the oldest
best established fabrication and
paint companies in south. Oper-
ating from eight southern points.
Several sections to be assigned
on or before September 18th.
Automobile essential. Liberal
commission with expenses adj
vanced. Applications receive
immediate attention. Interview
may be arranged. Write us In
detail.
THE ATLAS OIL COMPANY
Cleveland, Ohio.
Renew your subscription.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-01

]. B. Gray spent a part of the
week in Memphis with his wife.
who Is in a hospital for treatment.
Mrs Gray is one of Selmer's most
beloved women, and her many
friends will be glad to learn that
she Is improving and will prob
ably return home al an early date,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-01

All pupils who are expecting
to graduate from the McNairy
County Central High School are
requested to meet in the auditor
ium Monday afternoon. Septem.
Der 4, at 3 o'clock. AT that time
all your work will be checked
and this years work will be
scheduled.
Faculty meeting at 2 o'clock
sumo day.
W. G. Robinson, Prin.
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CIRCUIT COURT

The regular term of Circuit
Court will begin the Sd Monday
in October instead of in Septem-
Der. as it was in 1921. Lawyers.
litigants, witnesses and others
will be governed in accordance
with the change.
August 15, 1922.
J. B. GRAHAM. Clerk.
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Selmey High School

1T HE SELMER, HIGH SCHOOL is one of the
4 best equipped buildings in West Tennessee.
- The building has 16 rooms, large halls,
fine stage and the best and largest auditor
ium in the county. It has library Of more than
thousand books, including some of the best en-
cylcopedas on the market. The home economics
department is well furnished the department of q
science has splendid laboratory for biology and
physics; the school has shorthand and typewritng
department, a music department and expression
department. Each department has separate
room.
Last year the school graduated % fine young
ladies and men. This year that many or more will
complete here. Our graduates are making good,
and the school is proud of her alumni The best
and largest school in the history of the town is ex
pected this year. Will you help US make it that?
School opens Tuesday, September 9Th, at nine
o'clock. All parents and friends are invited to at
tend the opening.
Yours for better school,
W. G. ROBINSON, Pysneipak
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Nova scetlan Honorary Titles.
In 1921 James I conferred the titles
knights and baronets Of Nova Scotia
on a number of Scotch adventures
whose object was to COLOMBO North
America.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-01
PERSONALS

G. A. Prather of Ramer was a
recent visitor to Selmer.
H. B. and Riley Lewis spent
Tuesday morning in Selmer.
Terry Alternately attended a
bankruptcy meeting in Jackson
Tuesday.
H.G. Alternately, deputy sheriff
of the 18th, was in Selmer short
time this week.
0. L. Barnes and O. D. Perkins
Of Corinth were recent business
visitors to Selmer.
Mrs. Jno. Grashot of Memphis
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Scott
Robinson, near Bethel.
Louis Adams and wife and
children spent Tuesday in Jack
son, motoring though.
Miss Minnie Lee of Florence,
Ala, is visiting Miss Lorraine
Houston on Court avenue.
Anderson Cox. the popular
produce man, made his regular
trip to Selmer this week.
Mrs. r. M. Houston and child
dren of Guys were recent visitors
in the home of J. G. Houston.
|. c. Grove, a prosperous far
mer living east of Guys, was a
business visitor to Selmer Mon
day.
George, John and Dick Tidwell
and Lawson Sipes of the 18th
spent Saturday afternoon in Sell
mer.
Jere Galbraith and Ed Nc ann,
Henderson attorneys, were in at
tendance at Chancery Court this
week.
Prof. and Mrs. W. G. Robinson
and little daughter were the week
end guests of relatives at Poca-
hontas.
Atty. Gen. W. X. Alternately
is at home this week after attend
ing the regular session of circuit
court at Ripley.
Mrs. Cantley and pretty daugh-
ter, Miss Lucille, of Arkansas are
visiting the formers mother,
Mrs. Sallie Smith.
Mrs. T. M. Humphrey and Mrs.
Flake Humphrey and children
have returned from a delightful
visit to relatives at Bonneville,
Miss.
Mrs. Jane Perkins of near Fal-
con was recently visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Minnie McCullar,
and sons, Boss and Odus Perkins,
In Selmer.
j. E. Hamilton, Matthew Big
ger and Tully Hamilton took in
Little Hatchie recently on a squir-
rel hunt. They got eight, SO
they reported.
Dew Graham was in to see us
Saturday. He invited US out to
squirrel hunt with him. He owns
some of the best dogs in the
county and is a real sportsman.
Jack Kirby, superintendent OF
the road working crew, sustained
q painful injury last week while
at work with his crew. He il
able to get around. and is now
back on the job.
B. w. Holcomb, graduate o.
the Selmer High School, and
splendid young man, has accept
ed position in the Linden Higi
School, and has ordered the In
dependent sent to his address.
Rev. r. M. Vaughn, pastor O
the Methodist church. preached
two excellent sermons Sunday
He is one of the best pastors TIN
church has ever had, and will
the full cooperation of churcl
people. win do the town mucl
good.
Rosalind and Frances Peoples
the sweet little daughters of 5
E. Peoples and wife, returned 3
their home in Memphis this wee
after spending the summer wit
their grandmother, Mrs. j. L
Smith.
A number of tourists passe'
through town this week goinI
in ali directions. almost ever
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NOTICE.

Carbide Light Plant For Sale:
just as good as new; reason for
selling, leaving farm.
Mrs. Susie Thresher,
Selmer, Tenn.
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tails In this costume with assurance
that they are correct 1t viii ~ no.
ticed that the skirt is long and that
straight lines have been chosen, I'M
broken even by drapery, that the train
is single piece Of material which
falls away from the figure. nId the
long tulle veil is confined by n cor
onet OF lace and orange blossoms. In
this particular gown an overdress Of
white georgette, with embroidered mo-
tifs, done in pearl and crystal beads
scattered over II, Is worn over II
satin slip. This Is favorite style
but often the underslip is of silver
tissue. and the train length of sill
yer lace posed over georgette. Slip
pers of white and silver brocade are
In great favor. although those Of
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by great authorities on dress. Imagine
one of them in which the matron OF
honor was clad In orchid georgette EN-
hroidered In crystal beads OF the same
color, together with pearl beads. Wide
brimmed hat, satin slippers and silk
stockings, all in orchid color. were 1T
tingly finished by bouquet OF or
chids. Following her came the maid ~
honor IN rose-colored georgette. with
matching footwear and beige hat faced
with rose color. Her bouquet was OF
garden flowers In several colors. All
the other maids took their cue from
her. except that their color was
turquoise. Their frocks had square
necks and elbow sleeves.
In an organde-clnd cortege. also
three colors were used-yellow. rose
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white satin share donors with them.
The arrangement Of the veil on the
head is a matter Of choosing what Is
most becoming. but a wreath OF or
ange blossoms combining a small cap is
liked for youthful brides. When d
prayer book is carried instead Of a
bouquet. sma1 corsage OF orange
blossoms is pretty. The bride may
have her dress made without = train
and still wear q long veil with H. or
she may elect to wed In an afternoon
Dress.
Beautiful sheer materials. In pas
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Masterpieces for Brides
and for Her Attendants
TTTTTTTs lLILii

tel eolorlngs. conspire with the styles
TO make this years wedding pro-
cession thing of beauty. They
lead off with georgette and crepe de
chine, followed by organdie nets and
faces and are attended by silver cloth
that adds fascinating simmer OF
light TO the enchantment OF color.
With such means at aand every bride
may arrange u delightful background
that will make her own white shine
ike star set In an evening sky.
This has been demonstrated In two
recent wedding procession presented
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TUNE and its brides usually set the
- torch of inspiration TO the imagina-
tons OF those costumers who under
take the wedding cortege. Perhaps
the royal English nuptials have proved
an added stimulant 10 them; nj any
rate, many radiant bridal process
sion and bride AT her loveliest, will
pace altarward VnIs year clad in mas
terpieces of designing.
The bride pictured here is appareled
for a stately and formal wedding, and
other brides who elect 20 wed in a
regulation dress may follow the de
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and / am sure they viii feel as do
about it.--Mrs. FRED. p. HANSEN, SCI
Symmonds St, kenosha, Wisconsin.
A medicine that has been in use nearly
fifty years and that receives the praise
and commendation of mothers and
grandmothers is worth your considera-
ton.
II you are suffering from troubles
that sometimes follow childbirth bear
in mind that Lydia +. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound is woman's medicine.
II is especially adapted TO correct such
troubles.
The letters we publish ought to con-
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friends or neighbors - they know its
worth. You viii. too. II you give It
fair trial.
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A TTORNEY GENERAL DAUGH-
"A ERTY'S course in relation to
war contract frauds and his alleged
connection with the securing of
Charles w. Morse's release from the
Atlanta penitentiary continue 10 sup
ply the "warmest" of the news from
Washington. Senator Caraway Of Ar
kansas is the most persistent of those
attacking Daugherty, and the latter
made the assertion that the senator
was actuated TO throw Il screen about
men guilty of war frauds. To this
Caraway responded with challenge
to the attorney general daring him to
bring about a congressional investiga-
ton to determine the truth of his
charges. Said the Arkansan:
81 defy Daugherty to ask the senate
to pass a resolution for an investiga-
ton. If he does not do it, he stands
convicted before the public as the
man who has entered into a corrupt
agreement to defraud the government,
although he is the attorney general ;
and If his party will not let him be
investigated his party must take the
responsibility for not doing IL. He
said certain things were true. I say
when he said it that ne uttered a will.
full and malicious falsehood."
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A Foreigner.

A policeman. new member OF the
force whose beat was In West Wash
lngton street. found a man writing
on the sidewalk. AS he stood debat-
ing whether he should call an am
bulance. one of the numerous specta.
tors asked "What is he. an epIlep-
der
NO" replied the policeman. Il
think he Is IA Bulgarian. "-Indianapolls
News
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and pale green-in bounaut frocks
trimmed with rose TO match. made Of
organdie and silver cloth. Long sashes
Of silver ribbon slipped through the
brims Of large white lace hats, were
adorned with organdie roses 10 match
the frocks and larger roses were posed
about the brims.
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pound. My mother
had great faith in il
an she had taken 30
much of IL and when
! had trouble after
my baby was born
she gave it to me.
II helped me so much
more than anything
else had done that |
advise I'LL women
with female trouble
Ito give In "a fair trial
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cu,leura Soap for the Complexion.

Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed 20 make the complexion clear.
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating. fragrant
Cutieura Talcum. and you have the
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Following HIa Lad.

"Hallo, Harris, back from Parish
"Yes-that Is To say, back from
Paree."
"Ahl And how Is Mrs. Haree?'
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Some people seem TO live In the air.
and every time they touch the earth
they get into trouble.
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VICTIMS
RESCUED

Kidney, liver, bladder and uric acid
troubles are most dangerous be-
cause Of their insidious attacks.
Heed the first warning they give
that they need attention by taking
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YOUNG MOTHER
NOW STRONG
Her Mothers Faith In Lydia z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Led Her To Try 1t

Kenosha, Wisconsin. cannot say
enough in praise of Lydia L. Pinkhamfs
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EOM WATSON, the eccentric SCI

tom WATSON, the eccentric sena-
tor from Georgia, had one of his
spells last week and tried his best
to get into a fist fight with Senator
Phipps of Colorado. Watson was angry
over Phipps' action in regard TO GER
tain Georgia postottice nominations
and during a session of the senate he
began a furious verbal attack on the
Coloradoan. They then went outside the
main doorway and Watson roundly
cursed Phipps, shouting If you will
come down off that step, I'll knock
your face in with my fist" Phipps, de
clining the challenge to combat, called
sergeant-at-arms, and the raging
Watson was led away by Senator Nc
Nary.