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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
REV. ROBERT P. NEBLETT

The singer who is coming to have
charge Of the music during the revival
at the First Methodist church, begin
ningn next Sunday, is from Como, Miss.
He is pastor of the Methodist church
at that place. He will arrive in Gov
ington Friday afternoon and will have
rehearsal of both the senior and
junior choirs before Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Neblett is graduate of
Millsaps college, Jackson, Miss, hav-
ing been a classmate Of Rev. Mr..
Clark, whom he is coming to assist in
the meeting. He has served as pastor
successfully at Houston, Ripley, CO.
lumbus, Como, and other places, all in
the North Mississippi conference. For
several years ne was the field Sunday
school agent Of the conference, under
direction of the Sunday school work.
He has been conspicuous figure in
the Monteagle assembly for a number
of years. He is a cultured, refined,
Christian gentleman and will add a
great deal to the meeting. He will be
4 guea III the home Of Rev. and Mrs.
r. lgrk, He and Mr.. Clark have
been Ultimately associated for i NUNS
Der of years, In addition to being
classmates at college, they were class
mates in the conference, and Mr.. Neb-
lett was also an attendant at the mar
riage Of Rev. and Mrs. Clark
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
ALUMNI BANQUET

The Alumni association held its an
nual banquet on Tuesday evening in
the grammar school auditorium, be-
ginning at o'clock. Miss Elizabeth
Bringle gracefully presided and the
following program was rendered:
Welcome Address-Mr. John Upton.
Solo, years at the Spring"--Miss
Gracey McNeely.
Reading Miss Rebecca Fortner.
Solo, "Sleep, My Baby Coon"-Miss
Ruby Kelley.
Solo, "The Little Demoiselle" Miss
Gracey McNeely.
Glass Representatives - Class of
1912, Miss Elizabeth BringIe; Class Of
1918, Miss Annie Cothran; Glass Of
1915, Miss M. Lackey; Class of 1916,
Mr.. John M. Sherrod; Glass of 1917,
Mr.. Chesley Bowden.
After the different classes had been
heard from, Mr.. H. H. Robson was
called upon for a short talk. He
seemed to regret very much that he
could not say that he was member
of the alumni association. Mr.. Wood
son next made good talk and showed
that he had the association at heart.
Last, but not least, was the address
by SGpt. B. 0. Duggan, In this adj
dress, he gave the history of the gram
mar school, as we'll as the high school,
for the past several years.
The following officers were elected:
Miss Mattilou Brown, president, and
Mr.. Julian Whitley, secretary and
traaSlIrer
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
DIR. 4. Y. MULLINS VISITS
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Large congregations greeted Or. y;
W Mullins at both the morning and
evening services at the First Baptist
Church last Sunday and were charmed
with both the man and his message.
DR.. Mullins Is president OF the
Southern Baptist theological seminary
at Louisville and is widely known as
i scholar and educator Of the highest
standing. He is the author OF several
books and prolific writer on reiig-
ious subjects as well as a preacher
Of unusual power. He was on his way
~ the Southern Baptist convention,
which met in New Orleans Wednesday
az this week, and Mr.. Wauford, who
was 4 student under him in the SEMI
nary. succeeded in having him stop
over for the day with his church. Rey.
7. Riley Davis, who was also 2 semi
narv student, was present with large
number Of the membership Of the
liberty and Oak Grove churches. !.
Dr.. Mullins is clear and forceful
speaker with wealth Of Illustrations
and was much enjoyed here. The
Baptist brethren hope to have MIN
here again and for D longer visit.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
fX ENDS ifSSffiiTiA iiTi0N &c Alb
TO ATTEND REVIVAL MEETING

The revival at the First Methodist
church will begin next Sunday morn
ing, the goth, and will continue some
8 or 10 days. The services will be
held at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m. The
preaching will be done by the pastor
and the music will be in charge Of
Rev. Robt. F. Neblett, of Como, Miss.
want to take this opportunity to
invite all the people of the town and
community to attend this meeting. We
want this meeting to prove to be a
great spiritual awakening to the
whole community. It win be a great
accommodation to the merchants, and
especially the grocery merchants, if
the housekeepers will make their or
ders early in the morning so they can
be gotten out early and the men will
be able to attend the morning service.
We will be glad to have all who
sing help with the music. We want
a chorus choir of fully 40 or so voices.
We viii also have a junior choir Of so
or more voices.
You and yours are invited to each
and every service and we trust the
meeting will bring a spiritual uplift
to you. Very sincerely,
ROBT. A. CLARK.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
MEMPHIS PRESBYTERIAN
AUXILIARY ENTERTAIN ED

The ladies' of the Memphis Presby-
terial Auxiliary were delightfully."- en-
tertained by the First Presbyterian
church, Memphis, May 10 and IL. In
teresting reports were given by the
secretaries of the various depart
ments, showing a large increase in
gifts during the past year.
Very inspiring addresses were made
by Mesdames Castle, Edmondson and
Newsum, Memphis; DIR. Williams,
Nashville; DR.. Ralston, Bethel
Springs, and Miss Cummins, Coving-
ton.
The officers are: Miss Ella Cum
minis, Covington, honorary president;
Mrs. j. F. Harder, Humboldt, presi-
dent; Miss Alma Pitman, Dyersburg,
vice-president; Mrs. w. G.. Berson,
Brownsville, recording secretary; Mrs.
Ralph Buddie, jackson, treasurer;
Mrs. Jennie D. Bryan, Denmark, see
rotary of literature; Miss Mary Lou
Buford, Covington, secretary Of for
eign missions; Mrs. r. L. Park, Tren-
ton, secretary assembly home mis-
sions; Mrs Robert Maclin, Stanton,
local home mission ssrs MIS-. pls
mon, Memphis, secretary Of young
peoples work and Sunday school ex-
tension; Mrs. J. D. Stormant, White
Haven, secretary Of Christian educa-
ton and ministerial relief.
The delegates from Covington were:
Mesdames Anna Pattison and Paul
Anderson and Misses Ella Cummins,
Bertha Malone and Pauline Mcbride.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17

Mrs. Jack Lewis has been critical
ly i'll for the past few days.
The service on Rural Route No. 6
has been extended east from the JEFF
ferson Davis highway to Rialto.
Mrs. Henry Faulk has been critic
ally i'll with pneumonia for the past
few days. Her condition is reported
some better today.
Rev. w. A. M. Plaxco, who was
operated on at the Baptist Memorial
hospital in Memphis, Wednesday, is
getting along nicely.
Mr.. w. G. McGaughey has the
contract for making some important
additions to Mr.. R. S. McDow's house
and began work Tuesday.
Mr.. Gordon Campbell, who has
been confined to his home for three
weeks with an attack of fever, was
able to be up town Tuesday.
Decoration exercises for Bethel
church graveyard, near Upton, will
be held Saturday, May 26 Dinner
will be served on the ground.
Mr. G. L. Taylor, the well known
Mason druggist, who has been con-
fined to his room on account of illness
for the past several weeks, is again
able to be up.
~. w. Simonton, Jr., underwent
an operation for appendicitis in the
Baptist Memorial hospital, Memphis,
Sunday. He stood the operation we'll
and is slowly iYnnrovinO
The high school pupils Of Miss
Charlie Maclin's expression class will
give recital at the Byars-Hall high
school auditorium Saturday, May 49,,
at 8 p. m. The public is cordially in
vited.
Let US do your printing with
some Of our new type faces. We are
well equipped for commercial printing
of any kind, as well as cards and in
vitations. Send US your order by
mail or phone.
"A coalhouse at the home Of MIR.
j. j. Hunt, on Garland avenue, was
destroyed by fire about 1890 o'clock
Monday night. The house contained
nothing Of value further than small
amount OF coal.
Mrs. T. P. Sparks, who had been on
a visit to her daughter, Mrs. R. W.
Sanford, left Wednesday morning for
Waco, Tex, and viii go from there to
California on a visit.
MIR. w. +. Bringle has sold for Mr..
R. X. Mcbride his place Of 3S acres
known as the Bob Irwin place in the
18th district to Mr.. Norman Miller
for $4,000. Possession viii be given
January l, 1918.
Messrs. P. D. and ]. H. Cothran
returned Tuesday night from their Wis
it to Dawson Springs. The formers
many friends win be greatly pleased
70 learr that. his health was greatly
improved BY the trip.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
PROMINENT PHYSICIAN Webs

Dr. A. j. Roby, Of Tabernacle, and
Mrs. Nettie Smith Corum, of Padu-
cab, KY, were married in the Broad
way Methodist church, in that city,
Thursday last at high noon, in the
.presepce Of d limited number of
friends and relatives, the Expressive
ceremony being said BY the noted di-
vine, Rev. T.. B. Ramsey.
A reception was given the bride and
groom following the ceremony at the
home of DR.. Sidney Smith, well
known Paducah dentist, brother of the
bride. Dir. and Mrs. Roby arrived
here Friday night and are now at
their home at Tabernacle.
The groom is one Of our county's
prominent physicians and the bride is
member Of prominent Kentucky
family. The best wishes Of the doc
tors many friends in this community
are extended for the future welfare
and happiness Of himself and bride.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
BRIGHTON NOTES

Messrs. R. F. Miller and A. W.
Smith spent Tuesday fishing on Hon.
v. Kimbrough's pond at Atoka.
Messrs. John H. Murray and j. A,
Marshall have each purchased a Max
we'll car and Messrs ]. B. Baird and
w. S. Hindman a Ford each.
Miss Florence Smithson spent last
weekend visiting friends at Bolton
College.
Mrs. Retta Cashion returned the
first of the week from Memphis,
where she had been for several days
visiting her uncle, Capt. A. B. Hill,
who has been in bad health for some
time.
Miss Maude Trotter returned Mon
day from a visit to friends at Wood
stock.
Miss Addie Strong went shopping
in Memphis Tuesday.
Mr.. John Moore, who was with the
First Tennessee National Guards, re-
ceived a discharge last week on ac-
count of one of his knees that had
been injured once in basket ball
game.
Mr.. Sam Tinker was ordered to re-
port Saturday in Memphis, prepared
to leave for the training camp at TT.
0glethorpe, Ga.
The boys have decided to drill regu-
larry now on Tuesday nights at 8 and
Saturday afternoons at o'clock.
Born, on last Thursday, to DIR. and
Mrs. S. Hurt, girl.
Messrs. John and Thomas Murray,
and belong and Stafford McLister
and Misses Bessie Maude and Virgie
Dewese were at the entertainment at
Glenn Springs Friday night. We un-
derstand they explored West Tennes-
see pretty thoroughly before arriving
there, passing through Wilklnsville
once or twice and Munford several
tines
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
FROM CONVICTION GUARDsMAN

A member Of the Leader staff re-
Gently received a very interesting com
munication from Mr.. Jesse G.. Hunt,
with Company /, First Tennessee reg
iment, now at Camp Andrew Jackson,
near Nashville. His letter reads, in
part, as follows:
"All the boys from Covington are
getting along fine. We are to leave
here soon for Columbia to guard the
phosphate mines and railroads. The
whole regiment is going to be divided
up and sent all over the state. We
received orders last night to recruit all
companies up to war strength. The
Nashville Tennesseean published a
piece yesterday that the First Tennes-
see regiment would be sent to France
with the first troops to go. When we
were first called out we all took things
as a joke, but now they are looking
on it as a serious matter. However,
everybody in the regiment is ready
to 60 now"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
TWo AUTos COLLIDE

Mr.. Frank Flournoy, Of Memphis,
district manager Of the Cumberland
Telephone and Telegraph Co., accom-
panied by Mrs. Flournoy, was coming
to Coyington Thursday in his ear. Mr.
Landon Yarbrough and his mother
Mrs. L. A. Yarbrough, were going
through the country from here t.
Memphis at the same time. In sharp
turn in the road just south Of Bright
on the two cars collided with consid-
cradle force Fortunately, none Of
the party sustained any injury, but
Mr.. Flournoy's roadster was put out
of commission for the time being by
the collision. Mr.. Yarbrough's car,
which was also roadster, was more
or less damaged, but he continued his
journey to Memphis. Neither one of
the drivers of the cars saw each other
in time to avoid the collision.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
MUNFoRD NEWS

Mrs. M. E. McFadden has returned
to Munford after visiting her mother
at Burlison, Tenn, for three months
She is now visiting her foster mother
Mrs. H. G. Crigger.
DR.. w. F. Posey has purchased the
e. W. Starnes place. We are all glad
to know that DR.. Posey will be with
us again.
Mr. B. W. Ivey is having his home
remodeled
Miss Emma Pearl Woodbury. has re-
turned to her home aftel four
weeks visit with Mrs. A. d. Hickel,
Darling, Miss.
Miss Sam Ever Mccormick, Of Arl-
ington, Tenn, is the guest of Miss
Rebekah Witherington.
Mrs. w. w. Crigger has returned
home after few days visit in Lee
panto, Ark
Mrs. J. H. Woodbury. and baby, of
Somerville, Tenn, are visiting rela-
tives in Munford.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Vaughan, Jr.,
visited relatives in Munford Sunday.
The Ladies Home Mission society
win give strawberry and ice cream
supper on Friday night, May Is, at
the home of Rev. G. E. Norman, for
the benefit of the parsonage.
Little Raymond Ellis, son of 6. R.
Ellis, ST., is slowly improving.
The many friends of Mr.. ]. D. Bry-
an are glad to learn that he is inn
proving and win soon be able to re-
sumo his duties as postmaster. again.
Miss Mary Emma Applebury is
able to be up after a serious operation
for appendicitis.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
SPLENDID CHRISTIAN
CHARACTER PASSES AWAY

The news Of the sudden death Of
Mrs. Emma Hall, wife of Mr.. VIM. +.
Hall, which occurred at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Hall Sheriff., IN
Pensacola, Fla, Monday, was a great
shock to her relatives and many
friends in this community.
Mrs. Halls remains were brought
to Covington Tuesday morning at S:zO
o'clock and the funeral services, con-
Quoted By Rev. r. P. Walker, were held
at 1880 o'clock in the First Presby-
terrain church, after which the inter
ment took place in Mt. Carmel eeme-
terry. /,
Mrs. Hall and her husband had
been visiting Mrs. Sheriff. in Pensa-
cola for some time. Her death was
due 10 an attack Of paralysis and her
illness was only of very short dura-
tion.
The deceased was formerly Miss
Emma Adams and was native OF
Statesville, N. G., although the great
er part of her life had been spent IN
this county. She is survived by her
husband, one daughter, mentioned
above, and BY four sons, Mi I'd Hall,
Of York, S. G.; Leander and Junius
Hall, Of Pensacola, Fla. and Clarence
Hall, Of Saranac Lake, n. \, These
have the sympathy Of their many
friends in this community over the
loss of fond and devoted wife and
mother.
Mrs. Hall had been devoted and
consistent member Of the Presbyterian
church during the greater part OF ner
life and was sweet and gentle
Christian character, beloved by all
who knew her on account Of her many
noble qualities and she will be greatly
missed III this community.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
n!Pcq vnrlA5s nuDYan ~
Fino fOAttNU 1 r4t9iJB ifs
CAMPAIGN SOON TO CLOSE
Next Saturday Ends One of the Great
Divisions of COntest-Now Is Time
for Candidates To Work Hardest.

Saturday, May 10, is an important
day for all candidates in the Leader
and News Scimitar's great tour cam
paign, as it marks the closing Of the
first regular voting period. Subscrip-
lions turned in by Saturday night will
not only earn the largest regular vote
but will also apply on the special Ten
Dollar Club offer, which is explained
below, This fact is apparently real
lied by all participants and the re-
mainder Of this week is sure to be
one of great activity. The young
lady who most fully realizes the adj
vantage of turning in her subscrip-
tions before the vote decreases will,
in all probability, be the happy repre-
sentative Of the Leader when the
party assemblies at the Peabody hotel
in Memphis on the evening Of July 26,
ready for the most wonderful tour
ever offered in this locality
The Ten Dollar Club Offer
Besides the regular votes given on
each subscription, a special prize Of
100000 Extra Votes will be given on
each and every ten dollars in subscrip-
ton money secured by Saturday night.
May 26. After this date, the votes,
either regular or extra, will be much
smaller; therefore, it behooves all can
didates to endeavor to complete at
least one ten dollar club by the above
date. Those who turn in subscriptions
this week will mot only have them APP
ply on this offer but will also secure
the benefit Of the first voting period,
which closes this coming Saturday
night.
Campaign Just Starting
This great tour campaign is really
just starting. There are over seven
weeks in which to secure the neces-
sary votes. The closing date is July Z.
Any young lady who will put forth the
right effort can enter today with the
positive assurance Of an equal chance
with all others. Look over the list of
candidates and figure out your oppor-
tunity.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
PRIMARY SET FOR JULY %

The Democratic executive commit
tee for the Ninth chancery district
met in Dyersburg Thursday and called
a primary for July rs, the same date
as that Of the primary for circuit
Judge. Committeeman present were:
Dyer, J. ~ Parker; Gibson, Hilsman
Taylor; Haywood, John Gray; Upton,
w. A. Owen. Hal Holmes, Of Trenton,
and r. T. Lewis, of Dresden, the two
candidates for chancellor, were also
present.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
MOTHERS DAY OBSERVANCE
AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Mothers Day was observed by the
First Baptist Sunday school here last
Sunday with beautiful and appropri-
ate services. The decorations were OF
white and red roses in honor of both
dead and living mothers, and carna-
tions.
Every member Of the Sunday school
wore either a white or red rose and
visitors were decorated in like man
ner. The music was also very appro-
pirate and sweet, especially Home,
Sweet Home rendered by Miss Willie
Townsend.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
CALLED MEETING

The U. D. C. chapter will not hold
its regular meeting on the last Satur-
day Of this month, but, instead, there
viii be a called meeting at the gram
mar school building Friday afternoon,
May IS, at 5 o'clock.
Mrs. Gibbs, the delegate to the u.
D. C. convention, will make her re-
port, and arrangements will be made
for the observance off Confederate
Memorial Day.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
JUDGE sTEPHENsoNs COURT

Whites-Anna T. Roby VS.. A, ].
Roby, decree for absolute divorce,
granted; Anna Fleming VS.. Warren
Fleming, decree for divorce and res
toration of maiden name; Eliza Elzey
VS.. William Elzey, decree for divorce
Letha "A. Wilson VS.. George B. Wilson,
decree for divorce and custody of
children.
Negroes - Henry VIM VS.. Pearl
VIM, decree for divorce; Francis
Bland VS.. Tinkie Bland, decree for d.
vorce; Ida Dickerson VS.. Andy Dick
erson, decree for divorce and alimony.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
SENATOR KERN TO SPEAK HERE

VIZ are informed by Gen. John A.:
Triton chat Senator John w. Kern OF
Indiana will deliver a lecture here on
.Iune 8 on a subject Of vital interest
"a the general public. Gen. Upton re-
ceived this information through a let
Ter from Senator John X. Shields, who
bespeaks for Senator Kern good au-
dience. We feel sure that the people
Of Covington will contribute to the
success Of the occasion.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17
CLASS DAY PROGRAM

The senoior class assembled at the
city school auditorium on Wednesday
afternoon at 5 o'clock and celebrated
their class day, The following pro-
gram was carried out:
National Songs
aGod Save the King" England
"The Marseillaise" (Francel
''The Star Spangled Banner"
Presidents Address. James Shelton
Glass History Pauline Blankenship
Class Prophecy. .... Roberta Moore
Piano Solo. ......I Isabel Page
Presentation of Crook to Juniors
............ Chesley Bowden
Last Will and Testament $1,000.
.... james Holderman
Song by -Four Seniors
On Thursday morning at 10 o'clock
will be held the annual debate and on
Thursday, beginning at 1:30ep'clock,
win be the annual field day.
On Friday night at o'clock will be
held the graduating exercises in the
First Baptist church A full account
of all the program will be given in
next weeks paper.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17

Miss Ruth Rose is now employed
in the Upton County Farmers Union
bank, learning the duties of an assist
ant.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-05-17

Marion Boyd is now clerlting at
the Union Drug Co.'S.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
Masurian Lakes.

The Masurian lake region lies In
Masurenland, a gently rolling region
of East Prussia marked by hundreds
of lakes of various sizes connected by
channels and a canal system more
than 100 miles long. Roughly, the
area of the district is covered by the
circles of Sensburg, Oletzka, O%sterode,
Allenstein, ROessel, Ortelsburg, Lyck
(capital), Loetzen and Neidenburg.
The lakes are of different shapes,
some being rounded and others basins,
with numerous radiating branches;
others are long, narrow channels wild
ening into pools at intervals like beads
on a string. The largest, Mauer and
Spirding, cover 40 square miles. The
lakes form a very effective barrier for
Germany against Russia, as was evil
denced several times during the early
part of the war, when the Russian
armies were trapped there OF forced
to retreat. This bore out the wise OPP
position of Won Hindenburg and 9th
ers against draining the lakes, a prof.
ect considered by the German govern
ment several years agO.-Philadelphia
Evening Ledger.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-03-02
new ORGANIZATION
TO IMPROVE RIVER
CONFERENCE OF GOVERNORS OF
: VALLEY STATES CALLED BY
eURNoUIsT FOR MARCH 10.
SPECIAL INTEREST is SHOWN
Minnesota Boosters Make Effort to
Have All Large Shipping Concerns
in River Towns Represented at
New Orleans Meeting.

st. Paul. Governor Burnquist has
called a conference of governors OF
states In the Minnesota, Ohio and
Missouri river valleys March 10, at
New Orleans to form a permanent or
g%anization for river improvement and
river traffic development. Governor
Burnquist said Minnesota citizens are
showing special interest in the under
taking.
Il regard this matter of the great
est Importance" said Governor Burn
quist. For more than a year I have
been cooperating with officers of
various organizations on the general
Improvement and development plan.
Those officials are convinced that
the time has arrived to press the pro-
ject to a successful conclusion and
have requested me to call the COVER
nors of interested states to perfect a
permanent congress-"
A. l.. Crocker and other Twin City
supporters of the river improvement
project are in New Orleans MI. Crock
er said before his departure that an
effort was being made to have the
large shipping concerns in all river
towns represented at a meeting in
New Orleans next month.