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The Robesonian., 1917-12-13

WE HAVE AN INQUIRY FROM FLOYD A.
Tenny of Hilton, N. Y, wishing to buy from
two to five hundred acres Of land. If you
have anything to offer, communicate with
Carolina Land & Development Co., care
Robesonian. We expecting to. put on
biggest land sale ever conducted in this Sec
tion soon.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-01
NEW GARDEN VEGETABLE


The women of Tennessee will be
interested in the new vegetable,
"dasheen". This vegetable comes
from the tropics, but, because a num-
Der of farmers in the colder states
have grown it successfully, IL is
thought that III Tennessee gardens it
viii also dc we'll. One thing IS sure
it does. make splendid dishes for the
table.
Miss Virginia P. Moore, assistant
director of the division Of extension
of the University of Tennessee, who
superviscs +ae educational work for
women, has heen in core spondenca
with the United States department
of agricd'tI;a concerning this new
vegetable, While the officers Of the
department jus! recently brought
dasheen into iris country, they think
it will 90 well.
Miss Geneva Conway, specialist in
cooking for the division of extension,
has tried out the .dasheen in various
ways and it has cooked Up satisfac,
torily. she has prepared it in all of
the ways that Irish potatoes and
sweet potatoes are prepared, and even
made chips 7inli!ar to potato chips.
The results were highly satisfactory
to those who were called in to sample
the new & She's
It is hoped that this vegetable will
be one that can be grow in Tennes-
see gardens to be used by the farm
family in feeding themselves. The
commercial possibilities are not
known.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-01
NONRESIDENT NOTICE


Mamie Sue White VS.. Clarence R
White.
In the County Court of Upton Coun-
ty, Tennessee, Jany., 1917, Term
In this cause, it appearing to the
Court from the bill of complaint,
which is sworn to, that the defendant,
Clarence R. White, is a nonresident
of the State of Tennessee, and is a
resident of the State of North Dako-
ia, it is, therefore, ordered by the
Court that said defendant, Clarence
r. White, appear before the County
Court Of Upton County, Tennessee,
on or before the first Monday in
March, 1917, the same being the first
day of the March, 1877, term of said
Court, and make defense to complain
ants bill for divorce, filed against him
in the above styled cause in said
Court, or same will be taken for con-
fessed and the cause set for hearing
exparte as to him.
1t is further ordered by the Court
that a copy of this notice be published
for four consecutive weeks in the
Covington Leader, a newspaper pub
lished in said county.
A true copy, attest:
c. P. SIMONTON, Clerk.
This January 90, 1917.
OWEN & BRINGLE, feb1-4w
Solicitors for Complainant.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-01
MEMPHIS SINGER HEARD IN
RECITALS IN NEW YORK

Miss Willie M. Townsend, of AIT
Avalon Place, who has been in New
York City for the past three years
studying voice culture and is remem-
bered here as possessing beautiful,
sweet soprano voice, gave a recital
Of songs at Carnegie Hall, New York,
last Friday, before large and appre-
ciative audience. Miss Townsend is
now soloist at the Church of the Res
direction, sNew York City.
Miss Townsend's numbers included
group of Schubert's songs, arias
from La Boheme and Louise, a song
from Natoma, by Herbert, and Hay
dn's "With Verdure Clad".
A few days previously she was the
soloist at concert given by the
Peoples League, when she sang mum
bers from "Tosca" and group Of
songs by Giordani, Tosti and De
Capua.
Miss Townsend will return to her
Memphis home for several months
next summer Memphis Commercial
Appeal, January 20.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-01
NONRESIDENT NOTICE

William c. Clegg and wife, Hulda A..
Clegg, VS.. Allen Dowdy, ct al.
In the County Court of Upton Coun-
ty Tenn.
In this cause it appearing to the
Court from the bill, which is sworn to,
that the defendants, Allen Dowdy,
Tom Dowdy, Charley Polk, Sarah
Polk, Sam Hale, Malinda Hale, Rush
Bell, Fannie Bell, Will Mcfarland,
Bette Dowdy Mcfarland, William
Spear, Margaret Spear, Ethel Dowdy,
as guardian of Nellie Dowdy and
Pearl Dowdy and in her own right,
Nellie Dowdy and Pearl Dowdy, are
all non-residents Of the State of Ten
nessee and are residents of the State
of Arkansas, it is ordered that said
defendants appear before the judge
of said County Court at term there
of to be held in Covington, Tennessee,
on the first Monday in March, 1917,
and make defense to the bill filed
therein by the above compliments
against them in this cause, or said
bill will be taken for confessed and
the cause set for hearing ex parte.
1t is further ordered that copy Of
this order be published for four con-
seclltive weeks in The Covington
Leader, newspaper published in
Covington, Tennessee.
A true copy, attest, Jan. 20, 1917:
@. P. SIMONTON, Clerk.
SHERR0D SMITH, feb1-4w
Solicitor for Compliments.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-01
VALUED RELIC OF CIVIL WAR

Mr.. ]. M. Richardson, of the Phelan
neighborhood, who was visitor in
the city Friday, was lately presented
with letter by his uncle, Mr.. j. NJ.
Richardson, of Pickens county, Ala,
which he prizes very highly. The
letter is yellow with age, although
the writing is legible and easy to
read. The letter was written by Mr.
Richardson's uncle, Mr.. ]. E. Richard
son, a soldier of the Confederacy, to
his mother, then living in Pickens
county, Ala. His mother was the first
named gentleman's grandmother.
Attached to the letter were several
pictures of famous federal generals,
among them Banks, Sprague, Dix,
Sherman, Burnside, Lyon, Mcclellan,
Mcdowell and Halleck. These pictures
all printed on one sheet, were picked
up by the sender on the battlefield of
Charlottesville, Va.
The letter is as follows:
"Grace's Church, Va,
"May Is, 1868.
"Mother:-I send you the portraits
of the Yankee generals, some of whom
we have fought and | expect others
we will have to fight before this
bloody conflict ends. / found them
on the battlefield of Charlottesville,
Va.
"Farewell, Mother, l have left you
Freedoms cause | must defend;
And if ! in battle perish,
Trust in Heaven unto the end.
my country calls, and shall / falter,
Or refuse to lend helping hand?
No, as long as life endureth,
/ viii fight for Southern land"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-01
ORDER OF PUBLICATION


Currie-McCraw Grocery Co. VS.. W.
H. Parker, ct al.
In the Chancery Court at Covington,
Tennessee.
In this cause, it appearing from the
bill, which is sworn to, and from the
return of the Sheriff of Upton County,
that w. H. Parker, one Of the defend
ents, "is not to be found", and has re-
moved himself from the state; he is,
therefore, hereby required to appear,
on or before the first Monday in
March, 1917, before the Clerk and
Master of said Court, at his office in
Covington, and make defense to the
bill filed against him in said Court, by
Currie-MeCraw Grocery Company, or
otherwise the bill will be taken for
confessed.
1t is further ordered that this notice
be published for four consecutive
weeks in the Covington Leader.
This 18th day of January, 1917.
j. L. JOHNSON,
Clerk and Master.
OWEN & BRINGLE, Solicitors for
Gomplainants. jan18-4w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-01
ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE

Having duly qualified as admins
traitor of the late w. L. Hastings, de-
ceased, notice is hereby given to all
persons holding claims against said
estate Of w. L. Hastings to file same
with me, duly authenticated, within
the time prescribed by law, or the
same viii be barred. All persons IN
debted to said estate will please come
forward and settle same as required
by law and save cost.
This January IS, 1917.
janls-sw H.R. ROSE, Admr.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-01
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION

We, the undersigned Election
Commissioners for Upton County,
hereby announce that the registra-
ton books will be opened for the reg
istration of voters in the town of Gov
ington on account of the municipal
election to be held in said town on
Tuesday, March 6, 1917, for period
of three days, beginning Thursday,
February 8, 1917, and ending Satur-
day, February 10, 1917. Said regis
tration viii be at the Courthouse, and
will be in charge of w. o. Menefee
and D. w. Marks, Registrars.
GEO. R. ELLIS, Chairman.
R. S. CALHOUN, SR.
NJ. A. RAY,
feb1-1w Election Commissioners.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-01
RIVER PASSENGER TRAFFIC

st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. Regular
through passenger traffic by river be-
tween St. Louis and New Orleans will
be resumed as soon as the river above
Cairo clears of ice. This win be the
first through river passenger traffic
between the two cities for twenty-five
years. Through freight traffic was
resumed last summer.
The passenger boats win be operat-
ed BY the St. Lcuis-New Orleans Nav
igation Company
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-01
ILKA BE A TRAILING MAN


] teenk lika be a trav'ling man,
He hava da bully time;
He rida in da Pulma car,
Hees seegars cost dime;
He leefa at da best hotel,
Ono da European plan;
Nine dollars week ees ali ! GET
/ lika be a trav'ling man.
/ teenk lika be a TRAVELLING man,
He getta da glad hand;
He knowa all da conductaire,
Every brakeman cen da Ian;
he 20 to show most every night
An'see da besta play;
He charge it cen expense account,
An hees firma send da pay.
l teenk / lika be a trav'ling man,
An sella da beega bill;
Drinka da cocktail at da bar,
An eata all time my fill;
Playa da pool, an billiards, too,
Be a base ball fan;
I'd maka damn big noise,
Eef ! was TRAVELLING man.
] teenk / lika be trav'ling man,
Weeth a sweetheart cen each
yk place;
An automobile or touring car
You bet | seta da pacel
A beega diamond cen my shirt,
A beegar one on my ham;
You teenk twas something DOING
Eef / was TRAVELLING man.
/ teenk / lika be TRAVELLING nina,
An wear some Austrian hat;
An smoke a fna calabash
Or some sucha ting Xix dat;
/ 90 to work at seek o'e4ock,
But / lika not dees plan;
So ! geta busy right away,
An be TRAVELLING man.
! gotta da job as TRAVELLING man,
/ no lika heem vera well;
geta up at five o'clock,
An / worka late as,--well,
| teenka / gotta da bum line,
An | wisha / was dead,
De boss, he writa me note,
An dees is what he said:
eve receive your expense account,
An we teenk you're flying high;
We notice all da cocktails,
But your territory's dry
We want lot of beega orders,
So get busy, sawa wood"
An now he telegraph, "Come in
You lobster you're no damn
good"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-01

More than $1,356,989, 400 was in
volved in 1916 construction in the
United States.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-01

Salem. Mass, boasts Of a wonder
full pear tree planted nearly 300 years
ago and stin flourishing and bearing
fruit.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19

taxes but property owners. The
water tests absolutely pure. You
hear no complaints Of bad water in
Washington.
Sousa's Great Lakes Naval Train
ing Station band plays in front of the
Municipal building, of which just
spoke, at 7:30 pm. This band has
250 members, and is said to be one Of
the expert bands Of the world. They
played in the Liberty Bond parade
here to-day.
Since it is about time for this fins
music to begin, you will please excuse
me this time that | may 20 hear this
music, as ! did not hear it to-day.
G. N. G00CH.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
The Comfy Fair

Last week was held the annual Nc
Marry County Fair. Last issue we
gave few items, but only of the
first two days. The weather was
ideal save for the dust. which was
fearful. A rainy week is next to a
dusty one for such institutions as
fairs.
The attendance was liberal each
day, covering the four. Usually
there is one big day, but while Thurs
days crowd was the largest, yet Fri
day was larger than. usual Friday
crowds.
We understand the Association will
come out on the right side of the
ledger.
Never has there been as many fast
horses here. The trotters and PAGERS
were in the 2:l0 class. There were
each day two or more races hotly
contested and beautifully executed.
Also horse race and mule race each
Sday, and they were good
The displays of horses and mules
in all classes were we'll filled by good
animals. The hog, cattle, sheep and
poultry show was exceedingly mea.
ger.
The Ladies' department would have
done credit to city, not only in
quantity but quality. The canned
goods and other culinary departments
were Al. The agricultural products
were the best ever exhibited in Nc
Marry. There were four contestants
for the best individual display Of soil
products. Glen Lea's corn. where
one stalk had Ia ears from one grain,
also many other exhibits of corn were
marvellous.
R. I. Gray was the happiest old
man on the ground on account of the
blue he got on his fine saddle and
harness horse.
The free exhibitions we're good.
The concessions did not seem to
get much of the boys lucre.
All 10 all. the fair Of 1917 was a
Grand Success.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19

They won't let us drill for "a hours
after an incubation.
Now as to our grub: They feed us
we'll, but of course it is different from
what we are used to. We never have
biscuit believe | ate three one
night, too-but they furnish us plent,
of beef. bacon, potatoes, onions,
fruits, etc. OF course, as | said be-
fore. it is not like home, but | like il
much better than thought | would
have read there would be another
call before very long. If so, boys,
come ahead; we will give you a
hearty welcome, and before very long
we will cross the big pond and show
the Kaiser that Uncle Sam has some.
thing besides money, and then come
back and live happy again in our
Tennessee homes with the ones we
love dearest.
Remember we are all glad to hear
from our friends.
With love and best wishes to all,
(Private) HoRAY s. BRowDER.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19

enjoyable day had last Sunday; il
seemed almost like an old McNairy
picnic. met most all the new boys
from McNairy and we went to the
large army auditorium and watched
the ball game on the bulletin board
between the White Sox and Giants.
| will mention some of the boys | met
and had q good hearty hands.ake
with: Kenneth Elan, Cordie Majors,
Carl Majors, Ruff Barnes, Dee Petit
grew, Hubert Tidwell, John McAfee,
Laney Reeder, Charlie Brown and
others | don't think Of just now. Nc
Marry boys almost seem like brothers
to me down here. y
You find more Tennesseans than
any other kind, as Georgia and Ala
bama had SO many negroes.
They are not very particular about
whom they take into the army here;
only 6 per cent are sent home, and
mosl Of them on account OF being too
small. ! am glad for Archie McCul-
lar and sorry too, for he did not get
to get his German.
The officials are doing all they can
to prevent typhoid and smallpox
among the soldiers. We are yaccin-
ated and inoculated three times.
The vaccination caused me to have q
bad arm, but it ID nearly well now.
| was inoculated yesterday for the
8 cond time. | was in bed oil this
morning and an awfully sore now.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
To The Public

The management of the McNairy
County, Fair Association takes this
method Of expressing to the public
its appreciation of the patronage
given tie fair just closed. 1t was the
best fair ever held in the county.
The attendance was not so large as
on former occasions, but the reasons
for this were apparent.
The exhibits were more numerous
and we're better in all respects. Par
ticular attention should be given the
exhibits in the Woman's Building. for
in the various departments there, 10
better exhibits could be found These
were in charge of Mr.. F. 0. Hamilton,
who was ably assisted by Mrs. ]. L.
Hendrix, Mrs. W. X. Alternately, Mrs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Liberty Loan Meeting

A meeting of the bankers of Nc
Marry county was held at the court
house Wednesday night in the inter
est Of the present Liberty Loan Cam.
paign. An organization was perfect
ed. Most of the banks of the county
were represented in the meeting.
The representatives Of the banks
present pledged subscriptions fol
Liberty bonds to the amount Of
$4,000. 1t is believed this amour,
will be materially increased when the
other banks in the county take &C.
tion.
Much interest was manifested, ani
every effort will be put forth to reacf
the allotment made for this county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19

Maggie Adams, Miss Kathleen Wood,
Miss Gladys Browder and others.
The daily arena programs were car
ried out under the direction Of ]. L.
Hendrix, and some splendid animals
were in the show ring.
The racing was the best ever seen
at county fair, and the music and
free acts were up to the standard.
Plans are now under way for i'm;
provements for the 1918 Fair, and
we want to enlist all the people of
the county in an effort to make it
excel any county fair in the state.
Make your suggestions and help 10
every way possible. Now is the time
to begin.
THE MANAGEMENT.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Pledge Card Campaign

TO THE PEOPLE OF MeNARY COUNTY:
The President Of the United States has designated the week beginning
Sunday October 28 ending Sunday November pledge signing
week. 1t is desired and urged that householder McNy
sign pledge card 1900 the allotment McNairy County
Yon ask what this for We hope be able to explain detail
which will be waged the few conceded
that Food will win the and the object Of the pledge
foods After the pledge signed valuable information viii be given
how may and not waste.
As Chairman of McNary County appeal patriotism
people sign the pledge cards They addressed to the Food Admins
traitor Nashville bat do mail them They
you will be instructed as to that later
feed the vast armies Of the allies numbering million
soldiers the battle may Of saving our boys from
Let's the pledge card and bit in saving foods and soldier
boys.
Following is the card you asked to sign
PLEDGE CARD FOR UNITED STATES FOOD ADMINISTRATION
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SIGNED, PASS
TO THE FOOD ADMINISTRATOR:
am glad join the service of food conservation nation
and hereby membership the United States Food Administration
pdng myself out the directions and advice Of the Food Admin
strator in my home insofar circumstances permit.
Name Street
There dues be paid The Food Administration
to have members all of those actually handling food the home
Anyone have the Home of Instruction signing
pledges entitled Membership Window Card which will be delivered
upon receipt Of the signed pledge.
Any information will be gladly gven We hope every
holder and appeal to the preachers teachers lawyers
DOCTORS merchants bankers armern fact amen chill
help as giving the widest publicity to the You but
promoting this movement hone to have
speech made every church and school house county,
speaking dates announced hope have every household
section represented.
Yours truly
TERRY ALTERNATELY Chairman.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
No. 666

This b prescription prepared especially
flof MALARIA o. CHllLS 4 FEVER.
Five o. ok doses will break any case, and
u taken then - tonic tho Fever will not
return. Il acts on the liver better than
CslomeI and does not sripe or sicken. 2sc
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Preserve Your Complexion

the easy, pleasing way by using
Magnolia Balm before and after
outings. You can fearlessly face
the sun. wind and dust because
you know Magnolia Balm keeps
you safe from Sunburn and Tan.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19

MS fragrant To-
ton iswonderfully
soothing, cooling
and a great COM
fort after a day
outdoors.
Magnolia Balm is
the skin-saving
beauty secret
which is regularly
!, used when once
t-.aJ
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
WOman'S Relief
Corps Program

On Wednesday afternoon, following
brief meeting OF the W. r. c.. the
doors we're opened and n royal enter
tainment was given the members and
their friends, including the G. A. r
members.
The program was patriotic to the
last degree, in commemoration Of the
birthday anniversaries of both Abra
ham Lincoln and George Washington
Each number was greeted with mani
festations OF enthusiasm, particularly
no doubt, owing to the present wal
cloud under which we are at present
laboring.
The program opened with America
followed by an address by Rev. Klein
who commemorated the life of Wash
ington.
Especially beautiful was the flag
drill given by fifty dainty girls from
the fifth and sixth grades. under the
direction of Miss Winifred Wonders,
showing much painstaking in prepara
tion.
Mr.. Mortimer Stone gave a delight
fully patriotic extemporaneous address
paying a glorious tribute to Lincoln.
Readings by Miss Vera Gets, Nell
McCauley and Mrs. Stearns, vocal
solos by Mrs. o. ID. Gilbert and Mrs
Carolyn Seaton and a piano duet
America" by two small Charles
worth lads, formed the remainder OF
the program.
added to the patriotic air and there
was genuine good fellowship every.
where.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Community Welfare Date
Is Wednesday, March IL

similar conferences have been held at
Florence, Canon City. Alamosa, Salida,
Aspen and Glenwood Springs. Judg-
ing from the news accounts of these
conferences they have been Of much
educational value in these communi-
ties.
During the Delta conference some
twelve speakers of state and nation
wide reputation on problems of health,
education, road building, child welfare
and similar subjects will be in Delta
Entertainment numbers from our
schools in the nature of folk dances,
singing games athletic drills and of a
strictly musical character will supple
ment the lectures and demonstrations
that will be given.
At the exhibit, eighteen booths will
be arranged which will relate to the
proper care of mothers and babes,
child life in the home. and the health
of school children. Booths will also
be devoted to the home in relation to
health. the prevention OF diseases, oral
hygiene. milk. practical methods in
road building. concrete constructions,
municipal governments, and the work
OF our public schools.
Admission oall exhibits and con-
ferences sessions will be free to the
entire public.
Mr., Gilman, who will assist the var
ious committees with their work will
have his office at the city hall during
the weeks preceding the conference.
He will divide his time equally with
Delta committees and committees al
Montrose. where similar conference
will be held simultaneously with the
one to be held in Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-02-16
Yeoman Lodge
Big Celebration

Tuesday evening marked the advent
of a delightful evenings entertain
ment for the members of the Yeoman
lodge, their families and friends. This
was the occasion of the regular meet
ing, and special program was arran-
cd in celebration of the twentieth an
niversary of the founding of the order
February 25th.
There is vast deal of literary and
musical talent in this local organiza-
ton, which was exhibited on this par
ticular occasion.
There were a number of readings,
recitations, piano and vocal solos, and
a violin, piano and cello trio which
was highly enjoyed. Light refresh
ments were served.