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Tombstone epitaph., 1922-03-05

ufSnuHl, H. h JOHusOn, CdttleHeh-
 also testified of having known Rec
 Osborne and that he had a bad char. acter.
 D A. Adams. member Of the Co
 chise county board of supervisors.
 and brother in law of the defendant. testified to having warned his son. Lee. and Bennett. in Benson several
 years ago, to be careful in dealing
 with Osborne. as he was a bad man
 He did not know, however. whether
 the dead man was in the habit of car. rying gun. Osborne had come to his ranch near Drsgoon early on the
 morning of the shooting. Mir Adams
 said. when he had run out of gasoline
 . mile back toward Wilcox. He SC
 cured some gasoline at his place and
 got an invitation to breakfast. He
 appeared to be under the influence of
 liquor that morning. MT. Adams testi
 fled
 Jack Bailey. cowman. living near Wilcox, testified 10 having seen Mrs
 Hoover and Osborne at the Mountai. f Springs ranch last fall when they stayed at the ranch several days and
 nights. occupying the same bedroom.
 Theon Sawyer. who was employed ! by Bennett in his garage, related in cidents which occurred before and after the shooting. He had fixed Os- borne's car. putting in new spring.
 he said, and at one time had told { Osborne to stay out of the machine
 while he was working under it. Put ting away some tools. he said, in room next to Bennett's bedroom, where the shooting took place. he had heard Osborne call Bennett a dirty, double-crossing " Hear | ing this. he said, he saw there was going to be trouble. and ran to the | front of the garage and walked across the street 10 the iron fence, and was there only short time when he heard four shots. afterward seeing ! the defendant come out of his bed
 room leading Mrs. Hoover by the arm. Bennett told him to go back and stay with Osborne. whom he had killed. the witness said, but he re- fused to do this, as he thought it wasn't any of his business. Cross examination by County Attor- ney Ross related with details regard ing testimony gone into by .he de- fense and an effort to fix the time elapsing between the time he had heard Osborne make the remark and the time it took for him to go to the street from the rear of the garage and hearing the shots fired. The defense announced they will rest tomorrow morning, following ex- animation of one more witness. Mrs ! Sawyer, who conducts the Mansion Htoel, and who took charge of Mrs i Hoover, when the defendant took her
 to the hotel following the shooting. Cross examination of Mrs. Sawyer
 will also occupy some time. it is un- . derstood. It is probable considerable time will also be consumed by both
 sides offering rebuttal testimony.
 which may occupy the whole day to. morrow.
 ! Should testimony be completed by
 tomorrow afternoon, it is probable
 Judge Lockwood will hold night i session to hear arguments in order
 to give the case to the jury by to- morrow night.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-03-05

Phoenix-Business conditions ir northern part of state improving
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-03-05
LADIES' SPRING HATS

LADIES SPRING HATS
 Just received from Los Angeles will be for sale on 5th St, between Ere mont and Stafford, beginning Tuesday, March 7th. Adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
For Register

In this issue will be found the
announcement of Thos. B. Will
meth for Register of McNairy
county. Mr.. Wilmeth is the DEM
ocratic nominee for that office.
A number of years ago Mr..
Wilmeth made the race for the
same office, and was defeated by
a small majority. He is well
known all over the county, and
is in every way qualified to make
a good Register should he be ell
ected. His home is at Cypress
where for many years he has
been employed as a pumper for
the Southern. He informs us
that it is his intention to see as
many voters as possible in every
civil district between now and
the August election.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
Suggestions for Shipping
Hogs in Hot Weather

Each year there is a large loss
to hog producers incurred during
khot weather due to carelessness
I in loading and driving. In view
OF. this railroad traffic men sug.
gast the following precautionary
measures:
Do not try to save money by
overlooking car, as this means
crippled, trampled, suffocated anC
dead animals.
Do not trust to luck that al
the protruding nails in the cal
furnished have been removed.
Do not assume that the door
fastenings and floor are in an ac-
ceptable condition. Insist that
the Agent make inspection as
well as yourself.
Do not load hogs in cars with
soft bedding, such as straw,
shavings, tanbark or other like
material.
Do no let drivers hurry your
hogs up or down steep chutes.
Do not try to save time by driv-
ing hogs to death in hot weather.
Do not throw cold water on
the back Of Ian overheated hog,
but wet the car floor or pen.
Do not load hogs in cars when
they are hot. and painting. II
means death from suffocation.
Do not load hogs in cars i'm
mediately after arrival at load
ing pens.
Do not load cripplGl@ l@animals
unless partioned separately.
DO not forget that the bruised
and crippled hogs also bruises
and cripples the shippers credit
balance.
Most of the loading pens are
provided with water for use OF
shippers and animals arriving for
loading, especially hogs, should
be watered and allowed to cool
out before loading.
The cars should be bedded with
sand or other like bedding. and
thoroughly dampened, before
loading hogs. 90
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
In Democratic Primary, August 3

With his Gourd Of Righteousness
given by Coffee County ladies; beg.
ging your prayers and votes to help
America quit drinking Satan's broth,
end to drink anew with the Gourd OF
righteousness from Gods healing
fountains Of eternal truth.
favor emancipating America from
the deadly demons of militarism, greed
and Sabbath-breaking. They ruined
Israel and Europe and now endanger
America.
Let us@"GET RIGHT WITH GOD"
have Secretary of Peace; teach
peace; follow Gods Golden Rule aud
keep His Sabbath, as Henry Ford has
30 we'll done; as our homes, churches,
workers and w. C. T. u. are so rightly
asking. and thus secure high morals
and low taxes. My campaign expenses
are limited to $4,000, with full public.
ity; no dollar for paying other poll
taxes. nor election day boosters, nor
hauling voters.
TURN ON THE LIGHT. Down with
Newberryism. Let manhood rule ]
asked tor Joint speakings. Clip this
out. Vote for Cooper. Hear him
speak. See him drink from his Gourd
Of Righteousness.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
Old Resident Dead

VIM. Y. Miller, 70 years old,
died at the home of his daughter.
Mrs. w. T. Magee, at Raleigh
Springs, last Friday, and the re-
mains were shipped to Selmer
and laid to rest in the Bethesda
cemetery Sunday afternoon, Rev.
Hammons conducting the funeral
services.
| About six years ago, Mr.. Mill
er. who had lived near Chapel
Hill practically all his life. went
to Memphis to make his home
with his daughter, Mrs. w. 7.
-Magee, and was enjoying good
health until about three months
ago, when he was stricken with
heart.trouble and dropsy; all that
loving care and the best medical
attention could do was done to
restore him to health, but death
was inevitable.
Mr.. Miller was a devoted chris
tian gentleman, loved and re-
spected by all who knew him.
The deceased is survived by
two sons, R. S, Miller of Selmer,
and John Miller Of near Lump
kins Mn, one daughter. Mrs. w.
7. Magee Of Raleigh Spring, and
a step-daughter, Mrs. Jim Me-
Matt Of Bethesda. N
The Independent, with the
many friends of the family, ex-
tends it's sympathy in the death
of their loved one.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05

Rain last week further delayed
the preparation and planting of
crops.
Some who planted cotton seed
some ten days or two weeks ago,
are now inquiring for more plant
ing seer. and they are very scarce.
It's alright to plant cotton seed
early if you have plenty, if not,
better wait until the ground gets
warm. Not earlier than the first
week in May.
DR.. Henry Sanders of Law
ton. and Prof. G. G. Butler
Of Henderson, were among the
visitors who attended the 5th
Sunday services at this place, and
were among those who took an
active part in the discussion of
the different subjects. We can't
take time and space to name all
visitors. but will say that we
were glad to see Selmer well rep
resented Sunday, among whom
was our worthy Trustee. He
wasn't "electioneering" under
stand. for he knows too much
about this community to under
take it.
Rev. Mcmillan of jackson,
preached an interesting discourse
here Saturday night. On ac-
count of the bad condition Of the
roads and the cool, disagreeable
weather, there was not a very
large crowd out Saturday but
taking the services as whole,
the meeting was a decided sue
cess and enjoyed by all present.
Carl Springer and Miss Lima
Hewitt were quietly married Sat
urday evening, Esq. ]. B. Hug
gins officiating.
Miss Elsie Mccoy. who came
home for the meeting, is on the
sick list.
Our efficient and faithful mail
carrier, R. E. Burns, has decided
we don't intend to put the roads
in shape for his car, so he pur-
chased a new buggy, and goes in
the old reliable safe style, and
we hope the roads will soon be
put in good condition.
Mrs. Elsie Farris and Miss Vads
Huggins motored to Selmer Mon
day.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
Weatherfords

Farming prospects in this sec
tion are rather gloomy, and we
look for poor stand of cotton
on what is planted.
If farmers can have the right
kind of weather, they are ready
to do lots of work.
Boss Hockaday recently sold a
bunch of hogs for S725.
O. V. Erwin of Selmer has
moved to his farm in the 18th
district.
L.. r. Pickens has moved from
Oxford creek to Chambers.
Quite a number passed here
Sunday to attend the services at
Gravelhill.
Mrs. j. A. Weatherford and
H. S. Browder and wife visited
in the home of Boss Hockaday
Sunday.
Mrs. Myrtle Baker is on the
sick list this week.
Miss Pearl Mccoy has given up
her position at Weatherford's
store because of bad health. Mr..
Weatherford will employ some
one else, as his trade is much
better than heretofore, and when
we get that good road through
here trade of all kinds will pick
up.
If the people throughout the
county would cooperate in road
work like W. E. Mcleod and his
crowd are doing, there would be
good roads in every section. Cut
out the crooked roads and make
them straight. and they will be
easier to work and look a great
deal better.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
Cypress Dots

Farming is progressing fine
around Cypress.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. l.. Blasingame
and family had the pleasure, of
seeing their little grandson. Travis
Blasingame Finlay.
j. V. Howell from Corinth, vis-
tied homefolks near Cypress Mon
day.
Jack Tackett and wife of Poca-
hontas, visited their daughter
near Cypress, Saturday and Sun-
day.
Miss Ludy Howell. daughterof
j. v. Howell, is having chills
this week.
/ Claud Howell left his farm and
has returned to work cn the rail-
road.
MiiIOTu 'MeekS IToHi near FOR
tunes Store, has gone to. the rail-
road.
Cecil Garyin has moved nearer
Cypress.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.C. -Milstead
and little son, Hermon, spent
Saturday afternoon at Mr.. How
ellis.
A large crowd had q fine time
at Mrs. J.. v. Howell's Saturday
night. She is getting along nice
ly now andlis able to go to Cy-
press.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
For Sheriff

d. L. Dixon of near Ramer was
in to see US Monday and author
lied the Independent to announce
his candidacy for Sheriff of Nc
Marry county, he being the dem
ocratic nominee for that office.
He has had much experience as
a law-enforcing officer, and if
elected, would make agood Sher-
iff. Mr.. Dixon will make an ac-
tive campaign of the county and
hopes to see every voter in each
of the civil districts of the coun-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
Commencement Week

Preparations are now under
way for commencement week al
the Selmer High School, which
will close in two weeks. One of
the largest classes the school ev-
er had will graduate at the close
of this school, and there are to
be a number of public entertain
ments given during the com :
mencementweek. announcements
of which will probably be pub
lished in the Independent next
week.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
Why We Eat Hens Eggs

George Conan, the greatest ell.
ectric sign advertiser in the thea
trical world, in discussing adyer-
tising recently said:
When a duck lays an egg she
just .waddles off as if nothing had
happened. When a hen lays IAN
egg there is a whale of a noise,
hence the demand for hens eggs.
Moral: 1t pays to advertise. " =
Exchange.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
Examination for Teachers

State examinations for teachers
will be held in Selmer, Tennes-
see, on the following dates: May
25th and 26th; July 7th and 9th.
All teachers holding certificates
will please examine them and if
they expire June Both, 1922, it
will be necessary for them to take
one of these examinations if they
propose 10 teach during the year
1922. Examination will be con-
Quoted at the high school build
ing and will begin each day al
9 o'clock. Applicants will please
bring pen, ink asd legal cap paper.
Yours very truly,
TERRY ALTERNATELY, Co. Supt.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05

Mrs. P. H. Thrasher, accom-
panied by her niece, Mrs. Alger
Pitts. of Nashville, who will spend
the summerw with Mrs. Thrasher.
called at the Independent Office
Wednesday.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
Card Of Thanks

We desire to thank our many
friends for their kindness to us
during the illness and death of
our dear father and grandfather.
MILLER, AND MAGEE FAMILIES.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05

The best money crop produced
is Sweet potatoes. Government
inspected plants, Porto Rico,
Nancy Hall Triumph. Prepaid
mail, 500, $l.50; 1000, $3.50;
Express 1000, s4 Is; 5000, $40 90;
10000, S17,5O. Send for price
list Tomatoes, Peppers, Egg
Plants, etc. Count and delivery
guaranteed. Parker Farms,
Atlanta, Ga.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05

The first farmer was the first
man. and all historic nobility rests
on possession and use of land" -
Happy the man who tills his field,
Content with rustic labor;
Earth doth to him herfnllness Yield,
Hap what may be his neighbor;
Well days, sound nights; oh can there
be
A, life more rational and free?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
Marriage Licenses

Walter Campbell to Maple
Laughlin.
Joe D. Hair to Ollie Maness.
Carl Springer to Lima Hewitt.
Jefferson Horn to Mansel Gil
bert. .4
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
For Sale

so bushels sorghum seed 75c;
40 bushels stock peas $500.
]. A. WEATHERFORD.
Selmer, Tenn, R. 2.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
fOrSale

$4,000 Nancy Hall sweet pota-
to plants, 25c per 100. Will be
ready April 15. w. H. Devault. !
Bethel Springs, Tenn. Ct
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05
Acton ltsnns

week.
David Hicks Of Judisona, Ark.
has been spending the past few
days with relatives here.
Misses Laura and Dovie Dick
erson were visitors to Corinth
Wednesday.
|. E. Cornelius and daughters,
Misses Myrtle and Pearl, were
visitors to Corinth Saturday.
J. T. Williams and sister, Miss
Olive, were Corinth visitors Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs, |. d. Simpkins
and daughter, Idotha. were Wis
itors to Corinth Saturday. !
DR.. and Mrs. Barton Williams
and family of Daymon. were here
the last of the week.
J. M. Dodd was the guest Of
his daughter, Mrs. t. F. Woods,
Sunday.
Postmaster M. A. Gambler, of
Corinth, made the rounds with
both carriers in this section last
week going with No. s Tuesday
and No. 7 Friday.
DR.. and Mrs. Gilbert Howell of
Stantonville, were the Sunday
guests of his brother, Willie How
ell.
Mrs. S. C. Castleberry and
daughter, Resette, of Corinth,
were the weekend guests of her
sister, Mrs. E. B. Simpkins.
Miss Bette Ingram OF Selmer,
arrived Sunday, and attended the
illness and death of her aunt.
Mrs. Atkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. McCullar
and Mrs. Sam Blackstone, of
Corinth, were visitors here Sun
day.
H. L. Hardin was here Sunday
afternoon.
Ebert Knight, Claud Durbin,
John and Cleston Hardwick, were
visitors to Kendrick, Miss, Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Price of
near Corinth, were here Sunday.
Several Young people went to
Surratt's Pond Sunday afternoon
to witness some aerial stunts
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Gam and
sister, Miss Myrtle, Of McGlath-
cry community. were visitors here
Sunday.
Remember the first Sunday af-
ternoon in May is our singing
day. Don't fail to come and
bring your books and friends.
1 Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Pendley Of
near Hamburg, were guests of
the latter's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
T. j. Hindman, the last Of the
week.
The many friends and relatives
in this and adjoining counties
will regret to learn of the death
of Mrs. Dora Atkins, which oc-
cuSed at her home here, Monday
evening about 6 o'clock, result
ing from gladstone. She had
been i'll about two weeks, buther
condition did not become critical
until Thursday night, when her
recovery was thought to be hope
less. Friends, however. watched
through fearful anxiety until the
end, Monday evening. Mrs. At
kins was about 63 years of age,
the widow of the late P. Atkins,
and a member of one of the most
prominent families of the county,
and before her marriage, was
Miss Dora Ingram. She is sur
vived by two sisters, Mrs. Cor
nelia Whitaker of Memphis, and
Mrs. Matte Combs of Henderson,
both of whom were present when
she died, and one brother, j. @.
Ingraham of Jackson. Besides
these, four sons, Leo, Eugene, j.
P. and Quincy, all of whom are
living near here, and numerous
other relatives. This entire COM
munity laments the departure of
this beloved woman, and extends
IL - .u1~l 49, -. c,,,nnofhxy ~ tho
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05

bereaved ones. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, and inter-
iment was at Box's Chapel ceme-
terry.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05

Try an ad in the independent
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-05-05

"The wicked shall be turned lnte
hell and all the nations that forget
Cod" but mo good thing will God
withhold from them that walk W.
rightly"
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-01-31
NOTICE

BY virtue Of power vested in me - !!
bv Alex Madry, and recorded in the !
ffce Of the register Of deeds for
Halifax County. IN Book 200 at page |
81, default having been made in the
pavment Of the Indebtedness therein
secured, at the request Of the holder
of said Indebtedness, 1 will on the
18th LAY Of February, 1922 sell for
cash at public auction to the highest
bidder ia the town Of Scotland Neck,
\. c., at 12 clock NJ, in front O.
Planters & Commercial Bank, the fol
lowing described. land, to-wit:
That tract Of land in Halifax Coun-
ty, North Carolina, Beginning on patA
den Lewis corner, thence in q SOUTH
erlv dir 4ction along the Ben Lewis
line. about 40 yards to Il black gum
and ditch, corner of the Jesse Man
ming 4. P. Kitchin) Land, thence Z.
m easterlv direction following the
various coursese of a ditch, six CT
seven hundred yards to A. I. k1tchln s
line. thence northerly down the \. Z.
Kitchin line about 200 yards to Il patA
corner of the A. p Iitchln and the
Elmonls lands, thence in westerly
direction down a path about 800 yaras
to the Pen Lewis corner, the begin
ming. containing 10 acres, more or less
ibcinr the same land conveyed to !. =
Madrv by Emehza Rogers by deed e
!cordcd ~ tho office Of the register G
deeds For Halifax County III Book -
at pace 25S, and also conveyed !
said Madry by Dolly Cobb by deed re
corded ir said register S office !
!, Book 23i page So.
STUART SMITH, Truste
This Jan. 18th, 1922. 1-14-laW-4 AZ
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-01-31
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

The firm Of GrabaIl Supply Co., mas
been dissolved, Rupert Allsbrook nav-
ing withdrawn and is no longer res
rcnsible for any debts made after this
date.
The business now belonging to Thee
dore smith, and Rupert Allsbrook IS
in no way connected with 1t.
This Jan. 81. 1922.
RUPERT ALISBROOiA
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-01-31

The Daughters of the Confcderacy
will meet at the home of Mrs. j. f.
Hancock Thursday afternoon at three
O clock. All members are urged tc
attend.
MRS j. +, WOOLAIsD.
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Local News and Personal Items

i--------
Iasiness visitor here today.
I :
Mr.. = ". Lawrence drove to Tlllefy
I ;
Mr.. J. H. Montague, of Kinston, IS
business visitor here today.
Mr.. H. j. Baker, of Palmyra, was
. business visitor here yesterday.
I
Is business visitor here today.
Mrs. Henry billiard left this morn
NJ " !. Earrell left this morning
fo,. - bu~;ncss trip to various North
Carolina points.
,Trs c.rcv White and son. Mr.. Ru-
.tolnb. of Tiilerv. were in Scotland
>...f. rhis mornino shonpino
.,;+a III for several DAVIS. is reported
,,.b ;mnroved TODAY.
Mr.. Ralph A. Phillips left this morn
,,,.,1,1,,hi, =, hnsiness
M - T wa1.tm of Fayetteville
:: bora :, visit to his parents. -Ir
,1;ss Nar, Hobbs Armstrong arriv
,,;,,. :, enona some finn.
-, AZ n;11ra, of Mr. and Mrs 6
Nc, lilo Hancock Of Norfolk. -.
r.i,-aa l,s. niub+ having been calle,
1aue an account of the illness of he
r4,, ~, Andrew Hancock
!
r,.a f NJ Too, N,dyv will y
,.o,.. +,a+ no l. home aoal
after UNDERGOING an operation q
poo1,r donnt
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-01-31
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY
MEETING THURSDAY

The Daughters of the Confedcracy
will eet Thursday afternoon at $3.50
0 clock with Mrs. Annie E Hancock
All embers urged to be present.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-01-31
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

This is TO notify all persons that
have withdrawn from the firm OF
Hancock Perry Company and Will not
be responsible for any action OF SAID
firm which is now under the firme
name Hancock Bros.
This January II, 1922.
NJ w PERRY
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-01-31
For Sale & Want Ads

PILE SUFFEhERS:- PILE-TON3
is sold on a positive money-D9cN
guarantee Come in get a bottle
today. f. T. Whitehead 20
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-01-31

Mrs Annie Armstrong, of Hobgood,
PASSED through Scotland Neck this
morning Ell route to Washington, y.
c.. whore she will spend sometime
with he~ daughter Miss Hazel.