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Arizona republican., 1922-05-07
EUGENE 0 'BR|EN IN
THE LAST DOOR" To
BEAT THE COLUMBIA

Eugene O'Brien in story Of mys-
terry, suspense and surprise holds
the headline position on the pro-
gram at Mauk's Columbia theater
for Tuesday and Wednesday. THE
Last Door is the title of the O'Brien
feature. said to be his best screen
vehicle.
The entire action OF the story takes
place between evening and breakfast
time the following morning. In this
one night there is thrilling escape
and chase. a mysterious visit by an
elusive adventurer to a house where
many jewels are known to be In a
safe, kidnapping and love story
that has a unique twist at the end.
The central figure of THE Last
Door is Somerset Carroll. who for
many years has been in South Africa.
Immediately upon his return he Is
induced to join a house party given
by Mrs. Hamilton Rogers. who Is
herself a lion n-hunter of note, her
lions being social ones. Her home is
near penitentiary and the guests
are treated to the sensation OF a
general warning that a prisoner has
escaped. For the sake of excitement
they decide to join in the hunt, but
Carol refuses to accompany them.
While Carroll is alone in the house,
a girl in convict garb enters through
a window and pleads for protection.
Carroll turns back the guards and
helps the girl to escape. 1t Is mid
winter and they skate down the
river, but while in full flight the
girl falls into an air-hole in the ice
and Carroll takes her TO q near
by farmhouse. This is the beginning
of an exciting chase, with surprises
at every turn.
In the supporting cast Is Miss
Mansfield, who shares honors with
Mr.. O'Brien in this exciting story.
The production was directed by
William Earle from an original story
by Ralph Ince and w. B. Foster.
Chicken Hearted" the first OF q
new series Of Christie comedies, q
Pathe News reel, one of the weekly
isaues of Movie Chats and a literary
Digest Topics reel are other numbers
on the program for Tuesday and
Wednesday,.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-07

about the "old swimmin' hole" all go
to make the healthful plunge irresist-
ible. Riverside made a big hit with
the new prices this year, and big
crowds are daily taking advantage of
the opportunity Riverside offers for
the thorough enjoyment OF water
sports.
There will be tournaments and
swimming contests galore at the pool
this afternoon, and within the next
week or so regularly established
program of events and contests will
be in full swing.
This afternoon viii also witness
the free concert by Carol Reeds ini-
mitable band. and this to be followed
by dancing at the monster ballroom.
This evening the regular dance will
be conducted as usual and of course
the lovers of terpischore will be on
hand to enjoy it.
Refreshments are to be had all
over the grounds at all times during
the day and evening. This depart
ment features everything TO be found
in the finest fountains anywhere. and
the service is maintained at uptown
prices.
The restaurant on the ground pre-
cludes the necessity for returning TO
town to eat. Sanitary. clean and
moderate in price. it Is one of the
biggest conveniences on the park.
Special attention is paid to dinner
reservations. and many are taking
advantage of this fact.
or course the concessions will be
running full blast all the time today
and more fun IL promised in them
for the crowds who will spend the
day in the open at Riverside.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-07
WAY DOWN EAST"
TOOPEN ENGAGEMENT
AT R|ALTO MONDAY

All interest centers on the engage
ment starting tomorrow at the Rialto
Of ID. w. Griffiths production, Way
Down East" this engagement mark
ing the first instance of the master
work of the screens master director
being presented at popular prices.
Way Down East" is q sublime
creation. It cannot be mentioned in
the same breath with anything even
Griffith has contributed to the screen.
AS fine as the most delicate Dresden
china in it's intimate human touches,
as virile as the greatest drama ever
recorded in its tenseness, a veritable
inspiration in its uplifting Influence,
supreme in its great heart interest
and it's soul reaching theme, 1t is like
wise startlingly realistic In the vivid
sequence depicting the ice break and
flow, and the thrilling rescue at the
very bring of the falls. This one
scene alone would have been suffi
eient TO write ID. w. Griffith's name
in blazing letters on the tablets OF
the most brilliant of screen. accom-
plishments. and it Is but one of the
hundreds OF evidences of why no mo-
ton picture ever before produced has
received the plaudits and laudatory
comments which have been showered
on "Way Down East" by the leaders
in every profession.
William A. Brady original producer
Of "Way Down East" on the stage,
and the man who sponsored 1t in the
theaters for over % years, paid ID. W.
Griffith a most glowing tribute In
Arizona republican., 1922-05-07

writing him that though he had seen
the show perhaps 1000 times, thought
he had experienced every thrill, and
every emotion possible through the
production, that a witnessing OF the
perturbation Griffith has given the
production--"th thrilled me as / have
never been thrilled in a theater."
Way Down East is simple story,
and yet it is one of the greatest of
the great American plays. Griffith
has sensed every angle to the produc-
tion. He has gone to the very bottom
Of the theme, and he has built, step
by step. great drama. He has COM
bined acting that is of grace and per-
fection with beauty OF settings and
locations that are startling. The New
England winter scenes, the great
snow storm, and the attendant bliz-
zard, the happy eleighing parties, the
homelife of the simple folk, in every
phase OF his picture Griffith seems to
have been guided by the wondrously
human element IN "Way Down East"
the result a production that will ever
remain green in the affections of the
lovers of clean, wholesome entertain
ment, presented amid the artistic
ultimate.
As4iAA1lA ~AAGAAy All Lie RCANNEQ AOlG Va
Anna Moore" is the personification
Of CHAIRMAN unsophisticated maid
little more than a child. and yet who
in the space of a short time drank
the cup OF life to its dregs. knew the
heights OF happiness, and the despair
OF desperation. was the victim of
cruelty. slander. gossip, and humilia-
tion, and yet was the object of as
great a love as man can know for
woman. in the affection she aroused
in the heart of David Bartiett''-the
role admirably handled by Richard
Barthelmess. As "Lennox Sanderson,"
Lowell Sherman is a sple ndfd
"heavy'-the polished man of the
world who dazzled the demure little
country miss. and was responsible for
her great sorrows and troubles. Hi
Holler," one OF the most famous
comedy characters on the stage or
screen, IS interpreted by Edgar Nell
son, and the Constable" is played by
Porter Strong. Kate Bruce will be
seen as Mrs. Bartlett" while the old
Arizona republican., 1922-05-07

causes the pure charm which hoyers
over the attraction.
The sequence has been arranged as
O. series of tableaux, each one more
delightful than the former, and each
one some new display of beauty and
extravagant settings and atmosphere.
Marie Provost won fame as a bath
ing beauty for Mack Sennett, and
then Universal signed her as a full
fledged star. and presented her in
Moonlight Follies," Marie Provost
scored equally as heavily as a CO.
medienne. She combines beauty with
grace, and her every picture gives
her ample opportunity for wearing
many lovely gowns.
The present production Is laid
amid the atmosphere of smart Long
Island society, and the richness of
the picture in the matter of appoints
ment and investiture has been noted
and praised by every critic.
The daughter of a financier takes
life as Marie Provost, and she is en-
couraging her fathers private secre-
tary. Now it happens this gentle-
men is a worthless shemer. A serious
minded neighbor has hardly noticed
the girl, and unaccustomed to this
sort of thing. the girl is peeved, and
Immediately starts playing each man
against the other. The result is an
enlargement which runs the entire
gamut of fun and romance. culminat-
ing of course in the marriage of the
flapper and the cynic.
A touch of melodramatic serves to
heighten the interest. and this
coupled with thrill or two in the ae-
ton involved. balances out a picture
value in which Marie Provost is
bound to score heavily during this
engagement.
The added attraction will feature
a selected comedy.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-07
THE ROSARY" WITH
EXCEPTIONAL CAST
!. To Be At COLUMBIA

A grand new symphony OF human
emotions, THE Rosary" a master
creation from the Associated First
National studio with Lewis Stone,
Jane Novak and Wallace Beery
heading an exceptional cast comes TO
Mauk's Columbia theater for a linli-
ted three days screening beginning
next Thursday.
Hearts of the world will respond
to The Rosary the play that will
live forever. The first Selig Rosary
was the sensation OF the last decade.
It's humanity made it so. Now here's
another Rosary a newer, greater
production enacted by a cast of un-
usual talent and directed by Jerome
Storm. human interest king. 1t tells
{ Of three great loves-two climactieal-
ly successful. the third forever unre-
Quilted. There are the thrills of
rushing action and dynamic drama;
the smiles of true, true comedy and
the emotional ensemble that makes
each reel pearl.
This big new Interpretation Is a
greater screen rendition of the drama
that has brought a sob and a smile
to the world. 1t is a sonnet of sweet
sacrifice: and idyIl of perfect love.
It is from an original story by Ber-
nard McConyille inspired by the
theme of the stage play by Edward
Rose and from Ethelbert Nevin's
world famous song, THE Rosary"
Jane Novak is seen as the girl who
sacrifices love; Robert Gordon as
the boy who will not understand;
Dore Dawson who loves mankind
more than money: Bert Woodruff as
Cap'n Mather, the grand old man;
Eugenie Besserer as the widow who
learns to kiss the cross; Mildred
June as the foolish sister and Wal
lace Beery as the coward. These
characters enact a story of love sur
passing. faith unflinching and hate
unblending.
1t viii be screened at the Columbia
theater at regular house prices, be-
ginning next Thursday.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-07

loved and believed him faithful, is
told in straightforward Sash.on; and
how, through her courage aid good
fortune, she is able to find happiness,
adds a delightful touch Of romance.
AS a special feature OF the Colum-
bia program for today AMI Monday
announcement is made of the book
ing of a special two-reel .dack Sem
nett comedy, just released from the
comedy kings studio on the coast.
This picture is of such recent date
that up to last night the booking
office had been unable TO furnish the
Columbia management it's title. Sem
nett has gone the limit in this pro-
duction. it being one of the most
costly two-reel subjects ever treated
by his studio 1t is the first of a
new series of comedies.
A Pathe News reel, The first of the
weekly issues, also Is ilcludei on
the program for the two days. There
will be a special music program by
the Columbia orchestra.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-07

Squire Bartlett" has been assigned
to that sterling character actor, Burr
Mcintosh.
Griffith spent over ten months on
the production-hi company jour-
neyed to Vermont for the winter
scenes. A positive fortune was spent
in salaries, transportation, costume
ing. and settings.
Way Down East is q MASTER
work-it is unlike any production to
ever before reach the screen. and the
fact that Il will be offered at popular
prices augurs for record breaking at
tendance throughout the run. For this
reason, the Rialto. in calling attention
to the limited three days engage
ment, is urging attendance during the
matinees.
Dutch children in some communi-
ties are dressed In exactly the same
styles as their parents.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-07
RIVERSIDE PARK IS
READY TOCARE FOR
THE CROWDS TO-DAY

What could be more wonderful
than an outing today at Riverside
Park.
Picnic parties will be out enmasse
today, and Riverside is bound to be
crowded with those who would take
advantage of the thousand and one
facilities offered at the largest and
most popular amusement center in
the entire state.
Plenty of shade. plenty OF parking
space, lots of picnic grounds, and
there's the swimming pool, with its
wonderful conveniences. The new
slide, and the new cement walk--the
diving platforms. the spring boards,
and the many fun devices strewn
Arizona republican., 1922-05-07
MARIE PROVOST IS
DAINTY STAR At THE
STRAND WEDNESDAY

Pretty. petite little Marie Provost
''as cute as she is dainty" returns
to the Strand for a two days en-
gagement starting Wednesday. offer
ing another OF her delightful Uni
versal features.
This time it is "The Dangerous
Little Demon" q highly fascinating
romance in which the winsome little
star romps through five reels of pure
joy and wholesome fun.
OF course it is a ''flapper" that
causes all the trouble in the present
vehicle, and Of course there's the
cynic. And it is the winning of the
cynic by the flapper and the VIM
ming of the flapper by the cynic that
Arizona republican., 1922-05-07

country, and his engaging Richard is
all contrary to the plans OF the
schemers. Richard must be put out
OF the way. and this accouts for the
hundred and one thrills which start
when he is kidnapped, and never let
up until after the story has swung
to Mexico, and Richard is admitted
into the Arlington family by winning
the hand of the daughter Of the
house.
ana bearing out the idea OF tnrills,
the Strand announces another Of the
Nick Carter detective stories as one
of the augmenting features. and the
entire program being balanced by
two good comedy attractions.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-08-25
Notice of Sale BY Trustee

BY virtue of the provisions Of "A trust
deed execnted by !. Il. Burke and his
wife. Minnie Burke, on the 10Th day of
April, 1918. to secure the payment of
certain indebtedness due to Anna S.
Lamb, Pearl s. Stewart and Mamie =.
Berlin. and which trnstdeed is recorded
in Book DID. page 252. OF The Record of
Deeds OF McSary County, Tennessee.
in the office of the register ut Selner,
Tennessee, |, aS Trustee in said inslru-
| ment, will on the 10th day of Septem-
Der, 1922, within legal hours, at the east
door OF the court house in Sempr in
said comfy, proceed to sell ut public
cutlery to the hest bidder for cash. the
following desert ed property to-wit:
A parcel or piece of land lying in the
Ninth Civil District of McNary County,
| Tennessee. and described as follows
| Commence at stake and three hack
berry pointers on the east side of the
| Corinth and AdamsvIle road, where
said road crosses Il branch. and run east
50 poles to rock stake. black gum and
three hicdory pointers, thence fouth 81
poles to a post oak and three hickory
pointers, thence south Il degrees west
81 polessto Il rock stake, thence west
l34b poles to stake in the middle of
the Corinth and Adamsvile road, 2 elms
and 2 sweetgum pointers. thence in Il
northeasterly direction along said public
road l46a poles to the beginning point,
containing Is acres, more or less. lying
and being in the Ninth Civil District of
McNairy County, Tennessee.
This the 18th day of August, 1922.
w. }. LAMB,
Trustee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-08-25
PERSONALS
Ed Barham of Finger spent
Wednesday in Selmer.

Ed Barham of Finger spent
Wednesday in Selmer.
Several of the Selmer mer-
chants were in Memphis last
week.
Mrs. J. B. Gray is in Memphis,
where she went for medical
treat ment.
DR.. E. M. Smith of Bethel
Springs was in Selmer Tuesday
on business.
Fonnis Locke seems to be the
champion squirrel hunter around
Selmer, killing 10 Saturday.
The exercises at the Methodist
church Sunday night were good
and were attended by a large
crowd.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Robinson,
Mrs. Lucille Graham and Miss
Hattie Ellis spent a day in Cor
NTH recently.
J. E Hamilton has painted and
papered his barber shop, which
adds greatly to the looks of the
well known shop.
Mr.. and Mrs J. C. Houston
and dau ghter Lorraine have re-
turned home after a visit of sew
eral days at Guys.
Mrs. Viola Carter of Memphis
is visiting her daughters, Mrs.
A. S. Robinson and Mrs. E. H.
Prather. this week.
Rev. ]. II. Frink was in Selmer
Saturday. He called to see us
and reports splendid revival
held at Trantham last week.
DR.. B. F. Darby of Gravelhil
was a caller Saturday and ordered
the Independent sent to the adj
dresses of three of his daughters
who reside in the western states
Mrs. Pat Henneberry writes
from far away California thai
she and her husband are enjoying
the trip immensely. They are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Ike Dickey
and she writes that they have ;
magnificent home and are living
in absolute comfort.
Bruce Mitchell and Rev. Rails
ton were in Selmer Saturday.
These gentlemen are enthusiastic
boosters for the PurdyN school
Work has already begun on {
$40, 900 school building and wher
completed this will be one of the
best in this section, and the schoo
is second to none in every respect
Mr.. and Mrs. Lonas Payne ant
little daughter Lorraine, who have
been visiting Mrs. Payne's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John H
Steadman, left Monday to spent
a few days with relatives il
Memphis, after which they will
return to Knoxville, where Mr.
Payne is an instructor in thu
deaf and dumb school.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-08-25
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified on July q, 1922. Of
the estate of d. Es Bishop, deceased,
McNairy Comfy, Tenn. all persons are
hereby notified to present their claims
against said estate, properly ptobaIed,
and file the same with ohm K. Swain.
Clerk Of the County Court of said coun-
ty, witlia the time required by law,
other ei.r they will be forever barred.
All persons indebted to said estate will
come forward ard make immediate set
! tl-ment with me rs Administrator OF said
estate.
This August 4, 1922.
j. A. PARKER, Admir-.
Enyille, Tenn. al8 25-s- Is
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-08-25
Drainage Notice
In Re Cypress Greek
Drainage District No. II.

In County Court, at Selmer, Tenn.
TO the land owners, lienholders, in
cnmberancers. occupants and those in
terested in lands on Cypress reek in
the 9th Civil District of MeNairy COun-
ty, Tennessee, in the proposed Cypress
Greek Drainage Dist let No. Ia:
You and each of YOU are hereby mott
fed that the Civil Engineers heretofore
appointed has made his report in writ
ing and flied the same with the county
Court Clerk of McNairy Colnty, TenneS-
see, and the same is on file with the said
Clerk in his Office at the Court House ut
Selmer, Tennessee. Reference is here
by made to said Engineers report and
to the original petition nov on file with
said County Court Clerk for more de-
tailed and full information on said pro-
posed drainage district.
You and each of you are further mott
that said cause has been, by order of the
Court, set for hearing before the County
Court of McNairy County, Tennessee,
at the Court House at Selmer. Tennes-
see, on the 9TH day of September, 1922,
on the original petition, the Engineers
report and the entire record on the ques-
ton of the establishment of drainage
district to embrace the ands described
in said petition in the 9th Civil District
of said county on and contiguous to Cy-
press Greek.
You and each of you are hereby COM
manded to appear before the County
Court of McNairy County, Tennessee,
at the Court House at Selmer, Tennes-
see, on said 9TH day of September, 1922,
and make defence, to said petition or the
same will be proceeded with exparte.
1t is further ordered that this notice
be published in the McNairy County In
dependent, weekly newspaper publish
cd at Selmer, McNairy County, Tennes-
see, for two consecutive weeks.
Witness my hand, this August 16, 1922.
JNO. r. SWAIN,
County Court Clerk.
ALTERNATELY AZ Abernathy and NJ. H. Lee Att'ys
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-08-25
Election Notice

We hereby order an election, in tile
town of Adamsyiile Tennessee, on the
Sth day of September, 1922, between the
hours of . a. M, and 4 p. M. to vote on
"A five thousand dollar Bond Issue to
build side walks in the Town Of Adams
Vile. Tenn.
The following are Il list Of officers,
judges and clerks TO hold same; ALI
voters in said Corporation take notice:
Officer. NJ. d. Iigg. Judges. Tom
mic Meek, r. a. Mills, J. a. English.
CLERKS. Will Wall and Will Brown.
Register j. NJ. Tiawel
w. II. WILSON,
w. =. TAYLOR,
MeNairy County Election Board
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-08-25
GOOD ROAD? Oh, YES

In Chattanooga recently the
good roads question was being
discussed when a tourist dropped
in and asked about the condition
Of the road between there anc
Knoxville. A driver who had
just come over from the latter
town, replied: well, if | haC
to drive to H - over that
road I'd never come back
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-08-25
On accountof the railroad strike

va dSCodiiIOl IiiS Aoiii oNd w iiAS
we were unable to get out our
cooperative shipment of cattle
this week. Indications are now
that we will ship some time about
September l. If you have cattle
to sell, list them with the county
I GRANT
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-08-25
Order of Publication
J, E. Thomas


Walter Harden
Before }. l.. Coin, Justice OF the Peace,
of MeNairy County
In this cause it appears by affidavit
that the defendant, Walter Harden, is
justly Indebted 10 the plaintiff, and il u
non resident of the State. so the ordin-
airy process of law cannot be served ON
him, and an original attachment having
been levied on his property and return
ed to ME it is therefore ordered that
publication be made in. the McNaify
County Independent. 4 newspaper pub
ished in the town Of ~elmer, Tennessee
for four consecutive weeks. command
ing the said Walter Harden to appear
before me at my office in the 9Th Civil
District Of McNairy County. Tennessee.
on September %, 1922. and make defense
to said suit or il will be proceeded with
eXparte.
This August -, 1922,
J. l.. COLIN, Justice of the Peace,
a-lS-25-s-l-S
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-08-25

The management of the Tri-
State fair will put on a cotton ex-
hibit this fall. They want IL
stalks of each variety grown in
McNairy county. If you have a
good crop of cotton please let me
know as ] would like to locate
the very best stalks We can find
In the county,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-08-25
Purdy School

Tn ninth session of the Pur dy School will begin Tues
day. August %.
Those who expect be with this year will please let
them possible. Our dormiory is limited
The dormtory that have will be used for girls only
and barracks will be built for the boys
The expect begin work the brick school
building Monday Other buildings will be used for school
purposes while the new building is being erected
After August 16 my poofce address will be Selmer Tenn
r. F. d. No. a., instead of Bethel Springs.
en- RALsTON.