The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-11-09

boy, Richard Edwards, at camp
Gordan, Ca, in being so early pro-
noted to the rank of Sergeant, is
enjoyed by the many friends of
that popular young man. All feel
confident that Dick will sooner or
later win and wea. the golden
shoulder straps.
II Is very much to be regretted
that many of our people last week
refused to sign the food conserva-
ton cards. They seemed to fear
there was a niger in the wOOdpile, ="
when as a matter of fact the card is
nothing but pledge to economize
on wheat, fats and sugar.
Chancellor J. W. Ross, of Jackson
went to Huntingdon Monday MORN
ing, back to Jackson Monday night
and then Teusday came to Lexing-
ton for one of the two finishing days
of October term of the Chancery
court. Chancellor Ross is simply
an efficient hustler. He is here
again today-Friday.
The Brown Bros Ford Auto gar
age and supply station, building on
the former Hall Block site, will be a
two-story structure and is daily
looming up more conspiciously.
The Browns and Fords advertise
their business-so look out when
this spacious, handsome and we'll
equipped garage is completed.
Former sheriff J. Frank Martin
has been appointed general Super
visor Of roads and bridges in Hen
derson county. Mr.. Martin seems
to be gradually regaining his health
and believes the outdoor work will
be good for him. He will make a
good road man and the road COM
mission made no mistake in select
ing him.
G. W. Mccall went to Jackson
Tuesday. his first trip to that city in
six years. Mr.. Mccall and wife are
daily expecting the arrival of their
daughter, Mrs. W. L. Miller, from
Laurel, Miss, who will come here
to remain until her health improves.
Mrs. Miller and children did not ar
rive on Wednesday as expected.
Hon. A. S. Montgomery, of Sardis,
was in Lexington Tuesday and on
being approached by the PROGRESS
editor relative to the Y. M. C. A.
War Fund campaign, which is on
this week, assured US that the town
of Sardis would do her part in the
good work. What M. Montgomery
promises for Sardis, the better part
of that community will make good.
The surviving members of the
family of the late Hon. D. E. Scott
wish to express their deepest graft
tude to the many neiehbors and
friends who showed to him and the
family manifold kindnesses during
the long illness of their loved one.
They also wish to express grateful
appreciation of the numerous and
beautiful flowers which we're pre-
sented and laid upon his last rest
ing place in Lexington cemetery.
Mrs W. L, McHaney entertained
last Friday night in honor of her
visiting neice, Miss Gladys Mays
of Fayetteville Ark. Rock was
played and the lady's prize was
won by Miss Eunice Melton who
presented the piece of hand painted
china to the honoree Of the occasion.
Henry D. Barry won the gentle
mans prize. Refreshments were
served and the guests took their de-
parture at about II o'clock.
Hon. A. S. Montgomery, of Sar-
dis, informs the PROGRESS that his
colleage in the last session Of the
legislature, the Hon.sW NJ. Cameron,
Of South Pittsburg, is a candidate
for Railroad Commissioner. Mr..
Cameron was the author OF some of
the best bills introduced in and laws
enacted by the last General AS
lsembly and Mr.. Montgomery as