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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
CARD FROM 1. E. GwINN

am not in the habit Of making
denial through the newspapers of
false statements Concerning me, but
one has been made about me in con-
nection with the recent draft that is
so mean and maliciously false that
feel impelled to make a public denial
of it. This statement which has been
systematically peddled about in some
sections of the county in substance
is that | said that only the farmers
should be taken on the first call, and
that the town boys should be sent
out in the country to work on the
farms, or words to that effect l
never made any such statement in
mp life or anything akin to it, nor
used language that could have been
possibly construed into such an as
sertion. No sane man would have
made such statement, and it is diff
ficult to believe that any one could
be so foolish as to believe it. Be that
as it may, the charge is lie out of
the whole cloth, and had it's origin in
the mind of some mental and moral
degenerate whose Name is to me I'M
known. l was born and reared in
the country, the closest friends and
nearest relatives | have live there,
and have too much love and respect
for them to even think of making
such statement, and no man has
ever heard me urge or suggest any
discrimination against the country
in favor of the town in this draft
matter or in anything else.
In this connection / wish to direct
attention to another charge that has
not the slightest foundation in fact,
but which has been trotted out for
service in a pending campaign in re-
gard to a public question, and that is
that / had the county court make a
material raise of my salary while l
was county superintendent. | receiv-
ed the same salary the first month /
served as county superintendent that
/ received the last month of a six
year term of service, and during that
time the county court made not the
slightest change in the salary of the
county superintendent. This is a mat
ter of record and can be easily ascer-
tanned by any one who wants to know
the facts.
/ am not a candidate for public Of
fee, and any faults or virtues that |
may have or lack have nothing what
ever to do with the merits of any
question before the people, and an
effort to make me an issue in a cam
paign in which | am not running for
office is both vain and foolish.
Respectfully,
T.. r. GWTNN
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
Want Column

For Sale. - Stock and fixtures Of
general merchandise at Detroit, Tenn.
Good business already established and
located in best part of Upton county's
most productive soil. A No. propo-
sition for good business man. Will
also rent or lease storehouse and resi-
dence to buyer of stock Also have
full line of instruments and forceps of
a general practitioner, surgeon and
dentist; will sell full line or by parts,
prefer to sell full line; also one Roger
pea and bean thresher and one good
~ h. p. gasoline engine, both thresh-
err and engine being in No. condi-
ton; also one 7-year-old mare, weigh
ing 1850 lbs, will work anywhere,
gentle and good disposition, raised a
pet from colt and not blemish on
her. Reason for selling, on account of
death of father and desire to leave
county. Also have 5 or 6 tons of coal.
4 have some splendid agencies that
are worth something to a business
man as we'll as some contracts that
are worth while. / would be glad to
show and talk to anyone interested in
any of the above. Address, j. r.
Bartlett, P. 0. Burlison, No. 2. Long
distance phone, No. 10Y. jy26-2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

This is the favorite question with
those who favor new constitution.
For answer we say that the trouble
in Tennessee is too many laws and
too little law enforcement; too much
politics and not enough business in
our government; too many politicians
and not enough statesmen at the
head of affairs. But what has this
to do with a new constitution? The
proper question is, what is the matter
with our constitution? This is the
question the supporters of new con-
stitution dodge. What we really
need are fewer laws and better en-
forcement of what we have rather
than making more laws. What we
most need is to respect and obey our
present constitution, constitution
made by men who were both honest
and intelligent rather than to make a
new one. adv
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
PERSONAL MENTION

White embroidery, Is inches wide, a
great bargain, 10c. Supply Co.
Ladies' waists in odds and ends, Soc.
Supply Co.
Ladies' fine ribbed gauze vests, tape
in neck and arm, Zoe. Supply Co.
Big stock of ginghams at TIC, 10c,
211sc and 15c. Supply Co.
Children's slippers at SOC, Toe and
$1.OO. Supply Co.
Miss Emily Williams, Of the 18th
district, left Wednesday for visit
to relatives at Newben.
Mrs. Birdie Flanagan, of Many, La.
arrived here Thursday on visit to
the family Of Mr.. G. A. HARRISON.
Plant Irish potatoes now and have
them all next winter. Lookout Noun
tains at The Enterprise Co.'S.
Mrs. w. V. Bringle left today for a
months visit to relatives at Fredonia,
KY.
Three hundred pairs of ladies' can
vas slippers, worth $500 to $500.
Sale price, 81. Supply Co.
We have ordered car crushed lime
stone for growing clover and peas,
which insures increased wheat yields,
Covington Milling Co. See or phone
us if interested.
Lot of Gossard front lace corsets,
all fresh and clean, good run Of sizes
worth $500 to $500. Sale price, $1.50
to $3.50 Supply Co.
Mrs. N. v. Lanier and daughter, Of
Blytheville, Ark, arrived here Tues
day on a visit to the family of her
father, Mr.. J. P. Marshall
Save your proft-sharing coupons
for something nice. We are going to
give them all this year on cash sales
Supply Co.
Mr.. J. w. David and wife, of Made
Ark, arrived here Sunday night on a
visit to their son, Mr.. ]. R. David, Of
the Mt. Lebanon vicinity.
Ice cream freezers, fruit jars, glass
ware, dishes, cheap slippers, and hun.
dreds of other cheap goods, in the
Bargain Basement. Supply Co.
Mrs. Crit Williams, of Arlington
Tenn, is spending a few days with
her sister, Mrs. Daisy Smith, of Gov
ington.
Ladies' white gauze Isle hose, 15C
pair, 2 pair for 25c; ladies' children's
and misses black hose, 10c; ladies'
white silk hose, all sizes, 25c to $1.50
Supply Co.
One lot of several dozen new dress
es made of voile, batiste, lawn and
other nice material, worth $3.75 ia
$3.50, all sizes and big variety Of
styles. Sale price, $500 Supply Co
Mrs. Sue Murphy Koonce, of Bir-
mingham, Ala, arrived here Sunday
on visit to her sister, Mrs. Will
Fyfe, and to join her son, Sewell, who
has been here for several weeks. Mrs
Koonce left Wednesday for a short
visit to relatives at Wynne, Ark.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Simonton re
turned Tuesday night from visit TX
Chicago, Milwaukee, Kewanemee, Ell
gonia, Sturgeon Bay, Fish Greek
Ephraim, Washington and Mackina,
Islands, Detroit, Buffalo, Magyar;
Falls, Toledo and st. Louis. Mrs. 81
monitor purchased goods for her mil
llinery store in Chicago and st. Louil
while on her trip.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
NOTICE

Next Tuesday, July 81, is the day
set apart for Upton, Dyer, Crockett,
Lake, Lauderdale and Madison coun-
ties at the Experiment Station at
jackson. The farmers in this county
will likely be so busy next week that
very few if any will go. | believe
that good plan will be to set some
day in August for Upton county,
which we can do by simply notifying
the station, get up big crowd, go
over there a9xk'have the day to our
selves. believe that we can get
more out Of the trip this way than
we can when so many other counties
are there. would like to have some
suggestions as to what day would
likely suit the most people.
GEO. a. SANFORD, Sec.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
RECOMMENDATION
To the Democratic Voters of the
Ninth Chancery Division of Ten
nessee:

To the Democratic Voters of the
Ninth Chancery Division of Ten
nessee:
We, the undersigned members of
the Bar of Gibson county, do most
heartily recommend to you Hon. Hal
Holmes, of Trenton, who is candi-
date for the Office of chancellor.
Maj. Holmes is a splendid lawyer
and an honest man. He is clean,
brilliant and just, and has all the
qualifications of good judge. He
would make a most satisfactory chan
cellor and would hold the respect and
confidence of the people and the Bar.
He is a man of broad legal exper-
fence and has shown his ability, sa-
gacity and wisdom in the many great
legal battles he has been engaged in.
This is one of the most important
offices in the state. More property
rights are determined there than any
where else and the chancellor has
much to do with the safety of all
property rights in his district. YOU
CAN NOT GET TOO GOOD A MAN.
YOU CAN NOT BE TOO CAREFUL
ABOUT HOW YOU VOTE.
We ask the people and the Bar to
help elect a man who will be credit
to the Office and whose honesty and
learning deserve this distinction.
Trenton, Tenn, this, the 14th day
of July, 1917.
W. C. CALDWELL.
H. H. ELDER.
ARTHUR ROGERS.
]. P. RHODES
J. ID. SENTER.
L. H. TYREE.
R. 2. TAYLOR.
WIN. M'CALL.
HILLSMAN TAYLOR.
w. w. POWERS.
w. R. HINTON.
RICHARD RHODES.
G. L. BALL.
w. w. HERON.
THOS. E. HARDWOOD.
JNO. S. COOPER.
JNO. R. WALKER.
]. R. WALKER, JR.
THOS. j. WALSH.
ED SMITH.
JOE A. GORDON.
G. w. WADE.
w. /. M'FARLAND.
adv. R. P. RAINES.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
Upton COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

The Upton County Sunday School
association held its annual meeting
at Oak Grove church Wednesday. In
the absence of P. D. Moore, county
president, E. G.. Fortner presided.
Addresses were delivered by Judge
Joseph Carthel, of Nashville, state
superintendent; Revs. r. A. Clark, R.
P. Walker, G. E .Wauford, M. r. Glib
son and |. S. Caldwell, Messrs. James
Boyce, E. G, Former and ]. w. Darby.
officers were elected for the ensuing
year as follows: S. o. Huey, county
president; Miss Clara Fleming, secre-
tary-treasurer; vice-president, Sun
day school district No l, w. l..
Brown; No. 2, E. G. Fortner,; No. 3,
c. S. Hurt; No. A, James Boyce; No. 5,
W. G. Howard.
The county president was instructed
to arrange for the next annual meet
ing, to be held in the 9TH Sunday
school district. The meeting was a
most successful one, though not as
large as it would have been had the
weather been more favorable. An ex-
cellent dinner was served on the
grounds.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
SICK WIFE'S STORY SUR
PRISES CONVICTION PEOPLE

The following has surprised Coving-
ton: A business mans wife suffered
from dyspepsia and constipation for
years. Although she dieted she was
SO bloated her clothes would not fit.
One spoonful buckthorn bark, glycer-
inc, etc, as mixed in Adler-i-ka re-
lieved her instantly. Because Adler
i-ka empties both large and small in
testine it relieves any case constipa-
ton, sour stomach or gas and pre-
vents appendicitis. 1t has quickest
action Of anything we ever sold. The
Alexander Drug Co. adv.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

For Sale. - Good seven-room house
and farm of fifty-fve acres, fifteen
acres of which is good creek bottom
land, 40 acres in cultivation. Located
five miles south of Covington, on Jeff
Davis highway; fine spring water,
good pasture, barn and peach orchard.
Terms, one-half cash, balance in one,
two and three years. w. H. Billings,
ST., R. F, D. No. 2, Covington, Tenn.
jy26-2w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
sow CRIMSON CLOVER

Every farmer in Upton county
should sow at least one acre of Grim
son clover and save the seed from this
acre for next year. Seed will be very
scarce and high for some years and
we can raise our own seed as easily
as the people from whom we buy
Sow any time from July Is to August
20 from 16 to 20 pounds to the acre.
Sow in cotton at the last cultivation
For pasture, sow 10 pounds with one
bushel Of rye or turf oats.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
NOTICE

The Munford public school will
open it's next session on Monday,
August 10, 1917 Teachers and pa
irons will please take notice and gov
ern themselves accordingly.
Very truly,
H. H. robson,
Co. Supt. Public Instruction.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
BLACK PRINCE

viii make the fall season at my
barn, mile west of Wrght's Store,
$3.50 to insure colt. Care taken to
prevent accidents, but will not be re-
sponsible should any occur.
jy26-4w* W. C. WRIGHT.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
For SALE

One hundred acre farm, wen i'm
proved, one mile Of Mason. Half in
terest in this years crop. viii also
sell farm implements and pair mules,
Reasons for selling, to make a divi-
sion. Deal must be made by August l.
Reasonable terms. w. ]. CODY,
Mason, Tenn.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

What do the advocates Of a new
constitution propose to strike out of
the present constitution of the State?
What new sections do they propose
to put in our State constitution?
Should not the people vote against
thing they do not understand, and
especially when the promoters Of the
new thing do not state clearly and
positively what they propose to do?
adv
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
RED CROSS RECITAL

At Coy Theater, Thursday. August
I Is, 3 p. M, Miss Corinne Gotten, as
sisted by Miss Marye Miller, of White
vile, and local talent. For our boys.
Come. 15c and 25c. jy26-3w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
NONRESIDENT NOTICE
Murphy & Gift VS.. ]. E. McDougal.
Before J. L. Richardson, ]. P. for Tip
Ton County, Tennessee.

In this case it appears by affidavit
that the defendant, ]. E. McDougal, is
Justly indebted to the plaintiff, Muir
hpy & Gift, and that said defendant
has removed himself from the State
Of Tennessee to the State of Georgia
so that the ordinary process of law
can not be served on him, an original
attachment having been levied on his
property by garnishment and return
ed before me, it is, therefore, ordered
that publication be made in The Gov
ington Leader, newspaper published
in the town Of Covington. Tennessee,
for four consecutive weeks, command
ing the said ]. E. McDougal to appear
before me at my Office in Covington
on the 10th day of August, 1917, at 10
o'clock a. M, and make defense to
said suit or it will be proceeded with
ex parte.
This July IS, 1917
]. L. RICHARDSON,
jy19-4w Justice of the Peace.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
CARD OF THANKS

We take this means Of expressing
our most grateful and sincere thanks
to our neighbors and other friends
for their kindly sympathy and gener-
Gus help since the fire which consum-
ed our house and two children on
July IL. Their aid came at the time
Of our sorest need and we assure all
that their kindness viii not soon be
forgotten.
]. NJ. BRASFIELD AND WIFE.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

For Sale.-Your choice of three
houses and lots, all located in the
southwest corner of Covington, in the
same part of town in which are To-
Gated all the schools and churches.
Alexander, the druggist
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Lost.--Left on wagon on square in
Covington on July 81, ladies' long
handled black umbrella with long
tassel. Finder will please return to
J. R. Wramath and receive reward.
jy26-1w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
NOTICE

To members Of the Covington Cold
Greek Club: A meeting is hereby
called for Tuesday, July 81, at 5
o'clock in the chancery court room
to transact important business.
w. M. SIMONTON, Pres.
D. w. MARKS, Sec. & Treas.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

When you feel lazy, out of sorts
and yawn good deal in the daytime,
you can charge it to a torpid liver
which has allowed the system to get
full of impurities. Herbine cures all
disorders produced by an inactive liv-
er. It strengthens that organ, cleans
es the bowels and puts the system in
good healthy condition. Price Soc. Sold
81 Alexander Drug Co. adv.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

All parties holding claims against
the estate of D. McLennan, ST., will
please come forward and file same
with Ernest McLennan, as this estate
is to be closed at once. jy262w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. S. a. Wooten, of Hell
ems, Ark, stopped over here Tuesday
night on their return from Dawson
Springs on short visit to the family
Of Mr.. S. R. Shelton, Jr.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Vote for v. H. Holmes for chancel-
lOr. Primary election Saturday, July
2Sth. adv
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Lost.-Purse containing three sill
yer dollars, one-dollar bill, one half
dollar and some small change Find
er return to this Office and receive
reward. jy26-1w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Lost.-July II, between Fleming's
store and Mt. Carmel, blue serge coat
and pair Of black auto gloves. Finder
will be suitably rewarded by return
ing to E. G. Mcintosh. jy26-2w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
BOX SUPPER

There will be box supper at the
home of Mr.. 3. E. Smith for the ben
eft of the Hebron Methodist church
on Friday night, July q. Everybody
come and bring box. jy10-2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Right now our classified columns
offer you many opportunities and
service. If you want to buy, sell.
rent or exchange, try an ad. in the
Leader We lead in circulation
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Vote for v. H. Holmes for chancel-
Tor. Primary election Saturday, July
28th. adv
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Vote for V. H. Holmes for chancel~
lOr. Primary election Saturday, July
18th. adv
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Miss Pauline Rlankenship spent the
weekend with friends in Memphis.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Taken Up.-One black shoat, weigh
ing about 100 TBS. Owner can have
same by paying for feed and this adj
vertiseent. W. c. Massey, Covington,
Tenn. jy19-2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

For SaIe.-L. C. Smith visible type
writer, recently overhauled by factory
expert. In first class condition. Price
right. Elmer Nevis, Covington.
jy19%w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

For Rent.-Three rooms for light
housekeeping. Telephone and lights.
Centrally located. Apply at this Of
flee. jy26-2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

For Sale or Trade.-Ye ar-old, pure
bred Jersey bull. Reason for selling,
don't want to inbred. Ed. King
man. jy19-2w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

How many Of its probable buyers
know that your properly IS for sale
or that you want to buy2 Place an
ad. il our classified columns and
see how easy you get your wants
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

For Sale. - Three good cows, all
fresh in milk. Also lot of good seed
wheat. ]. B. Ross, R. F. D. No. 2,
Brighton, Tenn. jy26-1w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

For Rent.-Two good rooms, fur
nished or unfinished, close to square.
Apply at Mrs. J. R. Sloan's residence
or telephone 90. jne28-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Wanted.-To rent or lease place of
rs or 100 acres for or 10 years; up
land preferred. George Ware, Cow
ington, Tenn jly192w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

For Sale.-~A small payment down
and the balance like rent will buy
you a well located, newly built home
in Covington. See this Office. apr5-
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

For Sale. = Jersey COW, fresh in
milk; has second calf two weeks old.
Bennett Ashe, R F. D. No. 8, Brigh-
ton, Tenn. jly19-2w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26
WHAT is THE MATTER WITH
TENNESSEE?

adv
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

For Sale.-Two castings, S4x4. See
L. B. Yarbrough at once. jy12-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Sport slxirtings in splendid high
grade materials with solid ground and
large fancy figures, coin dots, stripes
and checks, worth 40c to 75c. Sale
price, 25c. Supply Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-26

Wanted.-Veal calves. H. E. Walk
er, telephone 54-M. jy12-tf
The courier-index., 1917-07-27
LINE UP LABOR FOR
THE FALL HARVEST

For the harvest of the fall crops a
great deal of extra help will be re-
quired and for this emergency the
Government is undertaking to mobil-
ize the idle labor of the State. Ar
rangements have been made with the
County Clerk of this county to regis
ter the names of farmers who will
need help, and the names of men who
are available for employment. If you
will need more hands on your farm.
or if you are out of work, leave your
name at the court house at once. Also
see the Secretary of your Commercial
Club or your County Agent, and let
these men help you. 1t is to the in
terest of the nation that the crops
be quickly gathered, to avoid waste
and that the surplus labor of the
State be employed. There need be
no scarcity of farm help or unem-
ployed men if this free employment
bureau is made use of.
The courier-index., 1917-07-27
A MOtOr-Car GrOcery-StOre
Literary Digest.l

The old-fashioned peddler's cart
with its pictureque array of new
brooms and shiny pans, is outdone by
an deliberately equipped grocery
store which now motors up to the
farmers doors in the ne.ghborhrood
Of Pine Bluff Arkansas. For time
this grocer supplied fifteen-mile
circuit, but his customers took his
idea so readily that he now finds a
five-mile route quite enough to han
die. The ingeniously contrived motor
car store, is both the invention and the
handiwork of the owner. He bought
a two-ton truck chassis, and built the
body himself from ash, yellow pine,
and sheet steel. According to brief
description in Motor Age (Chicago) ,
it is Is feet long, feet wide, and
6 feet 2 inches high. More facts re-
garding this boon for the busy farm
ers wife are thus given by the Com
mercial Vehicle New York.
"The groceries carried in the truck
are sold on the cash basis and are
bought, paid for, and delivered at one
time. The vehicle starts out on its
daily route stocked with goods which
experience has taught can be sold
It pulls up outside the customers
house and the driver rings bell
mounted on the left side of the wind
shield. This notifies the customer
that the truck has arrived.
"The body is divided into two main
parts. that for the driver and that
for the store proper. The former Is
entirely enclosed and is provided with
full-length door on the right and
adjacent glass panels. The driver
walks into the store part of the body
from the cab through a usual sized
door in the center of partition sep
arating the two. At the entrance rear
there is a customers vestibule with