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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
THREE ARRESTED
IN CAR ROBBER,
POLICE RECOVER. LOOT VALUED
AT NEARLY $4,000
TAGS ARE CHANGED ON CARS
Two Truckloads of Cigarettes Are
Seized by Inspector Grffin's Men
Men-Property Hidden in Barn
Near Pigeon Roost Road.

Memphis.-Nearly $4,000 worth Of
bot was recovered and three men are
being held at police headquarters
charged with the theft Of 252 cases
It cigarettes valued at $4,000. The
prisoners are:
Lex P. Mckinney, 80 years old, 1876
Lucy Avenue, former Frisco freight
c ERIK; arrested by Inspector Griffin.
George w. Michaels, 81 years old,
6)1 Woodlawn, former Frisco freight
clerk, arrested by Detective Sergeants
Carter and York, and D. f. Walton,
Special agent for the Illinois Central.
Michael Beavers, "a years old 9S3
aaClede Avenue, former shop appren-
ce for the Illinois Central; arrested
iy Detective Sergeant Lemmer and
Special Agent Walton.
Arrest of the three men brought to
light the details of one of the clev-
crest robberies in the annals of the
] lice department, according to Peter
McHugh, chief special agent here Tor
tle Illinois Central Railroad.
The wholesale theft has been under
Investigation by Inspector Griffin's
men since August %, the day the
crime was discovered.
Detective sergeants and Illinois Cen
trail special agents for three nights
have had under surveillance a barn
on the farm of two Italians, eight
miles from the city. They executed
the raid early Sunday morning, bring
ing to police headquarters two three
ton truckloads of cigarettes, contain
ing 1872 cases, or 100000 Gags"
The raid followed reports turned in
by Detective Sergt. Frank Gibson,
who had been assigned to the case for
more than two weeks.
Capture 4 of Michaels and Beavers
clme later Detectives were looking
for Mckinney when he went to the
Tome of Inspector Griffin, 1850 South
Orleans st. on Saturday night, and
lrrendered.
The prisoners are held on govern
ment warrants, charging theft from
interstate rail shipments. Probably
25 seperate offenses will grow out
lof the case, as the cigarettes were
consigned to various parties in Mem
I mis- and other points on different rail-
S)ads.
Here is the story of the wholesale
r'bbery, perpetrated in Memphis rail-
road yards, Aug. rs, last, as related
~ Chief Special Agent McHugh:
/ On August rs a Rock Island furni-
ture car, No. 1888, containg Gig
t're car, No. 1888, containing Gig
Central Railroad in a cut of cars COM
ing over the Frisco lines. The car
a're a switching tag, Merchandise"
with the mark co." denoting that it
was to be dropped at the outbound
eight office at the Illinois Central.
While in transit through the rail
road yards, this tag was removed,
and a Frisco switching order attached
with "B" initial. On the switch
ing order was marked "for J. e. Tate"
He is wholesale hay and grain deal
er on Front Street, near Washington
Avenue, and, of course, an entirely in
Iocent party. What is called a team
lack" on the Southern Railway runs
blong here, where freight is removed
direct from the car.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Man Is Found Dead.

Covington.-The body of HARDWOOD
Cary, a well known citizen of Coving.
ton. was found in the crib of his barn
near here. Mr.. Cary's body was ly'
ing at full length on the floor of the
crib, his right arm being extended at
right angles to the body and a dou-
ble-barreled shotgun, which gave evi.
dence Of having been recently fired,
was lying across his right arm. A
gunshot wound in the upper part OF
his head was the cause Of death. and
circumstances indicated that it was a
self-inflicted wound.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Crisis confronts Greece.

Athens-The arrival of thousands of
refugees at Piaeus has brought grave
problem to the Greek government and
unless private assistance is given, the
destitute people may fare badly. The
government will be unable to care for
the refugees. Athens papers are prais
Ing the American naval detachments
at Symrna for the services rendered
refugees in the burning city.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Fair at Jackson.

Jacksonville West Tennessee Fair
had most suspicious opening with
several thousand visitors in the city.
The biggest celebration of this kind
ever held in Jackson is expected this
year. Many surrounding counties
have county exhibits at the lar and
are competing for community and
county prize.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22

Gov. Taylor has announced to ap-
pointment of Judge w. H. Dennison
Of Lexington, former chancellor Of
the Eighth Chancery District, as spe-
cial justice of the Court of Civil APP
peals, to sit during the winter term
of the court in Nashville, in the place
of Judge S. R. Clark, who is in ill
health.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
PhlIIppinea Want onIurn,

Notwithstanding opium importa-
tion with heavy duty as means Of
replenishing the governments depict
ed finances is proposed in legisla-
tive bill filed, the sponsors of the
measure says that scientists have fail
ed to prove the pictured Ill effects Of
opium.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22

Warned by blasts from conk shells
in the mouths of lookouts stationed
on high peaks, operators of a unique
still Of $50 gallons capacity escaped
capture by officers who had invaded
the Businesses of Walden's Ridge near
Chattanooga. The still, one of the
most elaborate ever found in this sec
tion, was operated by steam boiler
the whole. outfit being concealed in
a laurel thicket.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Former Jackson Man Dies.

Memphis.-Joseph M. Rauch, 40,
Hotel at Jackson, Tenn, but recent
ly of Memphis, died at Covington,
La, whence he had gone to recuper
ate. Mr.. Rauch had been in i'll health
for some months and went to Louis
lana upon the advice of physicians.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22

1--WE loathe wars and sincerely de.
sire peace and reconstruction, but we
can not, resign our rights as an indie
pendent nation" declared Haniid Bey,
Kemalist representative in CONSTANT
nople, in replying to a question con
corning rumors of an attack by the
Turkish army against the straits. 1--WE
have won decisive victory, but our
peace terms are unchanged. We have
not been intoxicated by our successes.
"The conquest of the richest por-
lions of Anatolia has augmented the
resources, improved our finances and
our army, which suffered very little
as the Greeks nowhere fought seri.
GUS battle, is seething with a desire to
complete the work of liberation of the
homelands under enemy occupation"
Turkish concentrations at Ismid con-
tinue, and the British are bringing up
troops, but it is hardly possible to de,
fend the neutral zone against the we'll
trained Kemaist army.
Allied military experts take the view
that a force of 33 battalions will be
required to defend Constantinople
and the straits. The allied forces of
occupation total about 20 battalions,
mostly incomplete, but landing parties
from more than so warships can make
up the deficit.
Notification Of the allied govern
ments' decision to convene confer
ence for discussion of the Turkish sit
uation has not yet been made, but it is
believed that the Angora government
will decline to participate in such a
conference unless the allies adhere to
the viewpoint Of that government.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
A Name Religion.

II man have a religion IN which
he conscientiousiy believes, With TIE
love of God and the love Of ones fell
low man in 1t, and he lives as good
life as weak. human flesh permits
him to live-that he be honest and
kind and have charity In him--verily,
he need have no fear when he stands
face to face with Ids Creator e the
Judgment. One need not be lef'1ned
In theology to know fhiA It is Nhsf
God Hlmself has said
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
DYED HER BABY'S COAT,
/ A SKIRT AND CURTAINS
WITH "DIAM0ND DYES"

Each package Of Diamond Dyes con-
tains directions SO simple any woman can
dye or tint her old, worn, faded things
new. Even If she has never dyed before,
she can put a new, rich color into shabby
skirts, dresses, waists, coats, stockings,
sweaters, coverings, draperies, hangings,
everything. Buy Diamond Dyes-no other
kind-then perfect home dyeing is guar
anteed. Just tell your druggist whether
the material you wish to dye is wool or
silk, or whether it is linen, cotton, or
mixed goods. Diamond Dyes never streak,
spot, fade or run.--Advertsemen
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
win MOT obstruet RulIdlna.

Memphis.-No interference in the
construction of the new skyscraper
at Court Avenue and Main Street by
The Columbian Mutual Life Assur-
anee Society win be found from the
different railroad lines now holding
lease running about TIVE years on
the ground floor and utilized as a
joint ticket office. It Is announced
by passenger officials OF the eight m.
terested railroads that II requesf
for them 10 vaeats is made It vim be
complied with As soon as new locn,
tons can be secured.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
"kInq sneezer" Buried.

Grand Marais, Minn.-A meeting Of
hay fever patients, held here recent
ly, resulted in King Sneezer' being
KILLED" and "buried in the depths Of
cold Lake Superior" Four pallbear-
ers carried the body" Of king
Sneezer," followed by the "mourners,"
and proceeded to the waters edge,
where the body" was taken aboard
fisherman's boat. Weights were
attached and the "body" was consign-
ed to the deep.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Bow Falls Under Train.

Covington.-Luther Emmons, the
16-year-old son of Frank Emmons, who
lives near the Upton Cotton Mills in
South Covington, was seriously in
jured when, according to his state
ment, he stumbled and fell beneath
the wheels of passing southbound IL
linois Central freight train a short
distance south of tho cotton mills.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Two Killed In Accidents.

New Orleans.-Two persons were
killed and one fatally injured in a
series of accidents here. Gilmore Mil
lett, IS, lost his life when he fell from
an amusement park train; Edward
Manager, As, was killed in an automo-
bile accident and John Pandeur was
struck down by hospital ambulance
while crossing street.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
TURKS THREATEN
GOLDEN HORN
HAND BEY SAYS ARMY ANXIOUS
TO LIBERATE HoMELANDs.
GREEK MISSION HAS LEFT
Nlied Military Experts Admit Forces
On Hand Unable to Defend Con-
stantinopIe and Straits Against
kemalists.

Constantinople.-The Angora gov
eminent has informed the allies that
II the remainder of the Greek army in
Asia Minor attempts to retreat across
the neutral zones of the Dardanelles,
the Kemalists will disregard the neu-
trality of the straits and pursue the
Greeks in international territory.
The Greek military mission has left
Constantinople.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Ginnina Under Nav.

Trezevant.-The ginning season
has opened up in earnest here, and
local gin plants are running right
along. The cotton crop is opening up
several days earlier than usual, and
most all farmers are now engaged in
picking their crop and as fast as they
get wagon loads gathered they haul
it to the local market, where they are
receiving good prices for the same.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Schools Hold Rally.

Tiptonville.-A new impetus was
given to the Importance of better ru-
raj schools in Lake County when all
those schools now in session met at
Reelfoot for. an all-day rally, field
day and picnic. Over 500 persons were
present.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Irrelevant,

Dearest" whispered the movie star
who had temporarily busted his crust
while doing a stunt. IF l should die
would you marry againT
"Why, what In the world would your
dying have to do with 1t, darling?' sur
prisedly replied his wife, the we'll.
known vampire. City Star.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Albania Ia MobilizInu.

Constantinople.-A dispatch from
Athens states that the Albanians are
concentrating their forces. The Greeks
are appointing military officers to re-
place the Thracian civil functionar-
les. All parties in opposition to the
Stamboulisky- Bulgarian government
will hold congress in Sofia Sept. II
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Great Revival Closes.

Lexington.-W Shiloh Baptist
Church, on the western border of Shi-
lob National Park, has experienced
one of the greatest revivals in its his
tory, which was brought to close re-
Gently. There we're 80 professions and
30 additions to the church. Rev. Fleet
wood Ball of this place did the preach
ing.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
VISITING Preachers Heard.

Ripley.-The pulpit of the First
Methodist Church was filled recently
by Rev. w. l.. Drake of Arlington.
KY. who is guest of his brothers, R.
Y. and S. B. Drake, in Ripley. Rev.
Drake is a native of Lauderdale Coun-
ty and his friends were delighted to
hear him. At night Rev. w. f. Bar
rier of Binghamton preached. He was
in the city on a visit to his daughter,
Mrs. ]. A. Hutcheson.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Offered New Passionate.

Lexington.-Re j. e. McPeake Of
Warrens Bluff, this county, has been
rendered the pastorate of the Baptist
Church at Doyle, Tenn, and also the
presidency Of the Doyle Institute, a
Baptist preparatory school maintained
at that place.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Back On the Job.

Cincinnati. Arrangements have
been completed for the 966 striking
shopmen of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad in Cincinnati to return to
work Immediately, 1t was announced
at Baltimore and Ohio shopcrafts
Headquarters.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Nav Issue Of Russian Mooney.

vadivostok. Siheria.-The govern
ment has decided to issue small
money tokens at their face value,
and as 1t appears the people at large
have little faith in their value, the
first thing expected. win be to con-
vert 1t into goods.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Low Fair Rates.

Memphis.-A pre-war level in round
trip rates from certain points in Ark
ansas to Memphis on account of the
Tri-State Fair has been announced
by H. d. Wilson, division passenger
agent. The rates will apply from
Little Rock and intermediate stations,
from Pine Bluff and intermediate sta
tions, and from Helena and inferno
date stations, and will be one and
one-third for the round trip.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Arrest wbiskey smuooIers.

Chicago. The arrest in New Or
leass of two men in connection with
an alleged conspiracy to smuggle
whiskey from Havana, Cuba, to Chi.
cago, via New Orleans, has been an
nounced by federal agents. who have
been working on the case for several
weeks. N.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Faces Misdemsanor charae.

Harrisburg, PA warrant for the
arrest Of Harmon M. Kephart, deputy
state treasurer, on charge of misde-
meanor in office while state treasurer
during the four-year term ending May
!, 1921, has been issued by Alderman
w. L. Windsor, Jr., here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22

Appreciative, Anyway.

The Red Cross gets many curious
notes of thanks from Europe for gift
packages, but lad In Vienna the other
day sent one of the prizes. Although
he had no sister, he believed In appre-
citation.
with much pleasure" he said, Il
received the package. like very
much the lead pencils and all those
beautiful things. Unfortunately have
no sister who would have accepted
with many thanks the splendid hair
nets"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
"A FEELING OF SECURITY

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about to
take 10 absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or habit producing drugs.
Such medicine Is DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The same standard of purity, strength
and excellence is maintained in every bot
tie of Swamp Root.
It is scientifically compounded from
vegetable herbs.
1t is not stimulant and il taken in
teaspoonful doses.
1t is not recommended for everything.
It is natures great helper in relieving
and overcoming kidney, liver and bladder
troubles.
A sworn statement of purity is with
every bottle of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root.
If you need medicine, you should
have the best. On sale at all drug stores
In bottles OF two sizes, medium and large
However, if you wish first to try this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. for .
sample bottle. When writing be sure
and mention this per.--Advertisement.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Leas Births and peaths,

London.-There has been a general
reduction in births and deaths in
England and Wales during the sec.
ond quarter this year, according to
official figures. Births totaled 200,-
500, or 1923 less than the urevious
quarter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Hostess Tact.

"Will We stay to teaf" asked Mrs.
Murphy of the caller whom she wished
would depart.
"No, thank you" was the answer. Il
must be home to look after Johnl"
"Ah, sure, We mustn't neglect him."
said Mrs. Murphy, relieved.
II think I'll stay, though; I hear the
kettle singing" was the unexpected
reply.
"Oh, don't take any notice of that !"
said Mrs. Murphy, scornfully. 1T sings
for hours before 1t boils!"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22

DEVOTIONAL READING-Ps. 6s:1-S.
1920
GOLDEN TEXT-The Lord hath done
great things for US: whereof we are glad.
-Ps. 1868.
PRIMARY ToPIC-selected Stories Re-
told.
JUNIOR ToPIC-How God Restored His
People.
INTERMEDIATES AND SENIOR TOPIC
LEADERS In the Restoration of Israel.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
lessons From the Exile and Return.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
scottish Rites COUNCIL Mests.

Cleveland.-The supreme council,
thirty-third Degree Ancient Accepted
Free Masonry for the northern Ma
sonic Jurisdiction of the United States
has opened its 10th annual meeting
here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Rural PrescIence.

Greensboro Jourual-'1n a small
town folks know when a marriage Is
going to occur sooner than the per.
sons that are involved in it."-Boston
Transcript. m
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Shin Rum as Molasses

Chicago-Billed as ''blackstrap''
molasses, carload of rum, said to
have been struggled into Chicago from
Havana, Cuba, via New Orleans, was
seized by federal agents.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Cheering to Most Of us.

A French writer says: 'He who Is
never foolish. is not so wise as he
thinks" An old Greek philosopher
went even further and said: THE
man who isn't fool half the time is
a fool all the tlme"-Boston Tran
script.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Kerosene Advanced.

! New York-The Standard Oil Com
ipany of New Jersey advanced the
lprice of kerosene for export one-half
cent a gallon.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Noted Woman Is Dead.

Springfield. Mass.-Mary A., Booth,
70 photomicroscopist of international
fame and one Of the leading women OF
science in this country, died at her
home here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Yellow Fever RACES.

Mexico City.-A serious epidemic
of yellow fever, known as the black
vomit, has broken out in Tampico
and suburban towns.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Weather by Wireless.

Weather data are sent by wireless
to English agricultural fair grounds,
where they are exhibited on large
chart with a forecaster In attendance
to explain how deductions of local In
terest can be drawn
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Kent HoY from School.

Bayonne. N. Mrs. John Crowley
Of 2sl Hudson Boulevard, was ar
ralgned In the police court charged
with keeping her six-yearold son,
Jehn. away from school for ss days,
ana was fined $3.50.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
To Heal a cus.

II you happen to cut your finger and
have no court plaster handy take the
inside lining from . fresh egg, cut
in strips as needed and put the sticky
part on the cut
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22

Honolulu Kilauea volcano recently
burst out a great activity with the
lava lake feuntaining flame and re-
flecting brilliant glow above the
crater
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22

Some musicians go upon the stage
while others never get further thar
the orchestra.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22

Trains Nos. l and 2 of the Gulf,
Mobile G Northern railroad annulled
on July Is, on account of the strike
of the shopmen, will be resumed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Tennessee
E V EN- rs
Happenings over the
State condensed for
our busy readers

Most Of the women of Dyer County
have paid their poll taxes and are
qualified to vote in the November
election, according to the statement
Of local county officials.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Badly Behaved Garment.

Badly Behaved Garment.
Anita had a new dress which coli
tinued to pull up and show her O.,rti-
coats.
Annoyed by this, the child said !:
~'Mother, can't you fix this dress; It
certainly doesn't behave WELL"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22

Frank Fag, As years old, mine super
intendent, of Madisonville, Tenn, and
when a Southern, passenger train
struck an auto in which they were
riding.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22

Ebert aud Franklin Atkins, broth.
ers, charged with the murder of Will
liam r. Cloyd near his home, two
miles northwest of Trezevant, aboui
two weeks ago, were discharged by
magistrates at the preliminary trial.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22
Understood the Feeling.

Understood the Feeling.
You admit you were speedingT
Eyes, your honor"
"A frank confession goes a long
way In this court. What excuse have
you for exceeding the speed limitY \
"A man in a little old rattletrap
fivver drove up behind me and bawled
to me to get out Of the way and let
somebody use the street who could
get more out Of one cylinder than
could get out Of SIX"
"Umphl do a little motoring my
self. I'll let you off with the minimum
fine this time" - Birmingham Age
Herald.
Sense that can be converted into
cents is the real article.
Also the bunco man loves shining
mark
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-09-22

Never before in the history of the
Tri-State Fair Association has the
outlook for a successful exposition
been so brilliant as for the fourteenth
annual Memphis fair, which opens on
Saturday, Sept. 20.