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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
ALMYRA GLEANINGS

The extremely cold weather caught
many of the people Of this commu-
nifty with small wood piles and they
had to resort with axes and wagons
to the woodlands for supplies. But
in this time of scarcity of coal, it is
quite a relief to the country people
to have their timber resources to fall
back on.
Health in this part of the county
has been good so far, except bad
colds, which have been very preva-
lent for a month past. There have
been two severe cases of sickness the
last week: First, Mr. ]. B. Strong
has been dangerously ill fran laryn"
gifts. He is thought now to be i'm
proving and we hope will soon be up
again.
Rev. W. C. Kerr, of Wrens, Ga,
was in this community from Friday
night till Monday afternoon, preach
ing for the Sharon people Sabbath
morning and again at p. m. Rev.
Kerr is an able young man, and
preached two strong sermons.
Miss Gladys Rodgers, who has been
teaching the Orphanage school since
the first of last August leaves next
Friday for her home in Ronceverts,
w. Va.
L. L. Goss is moving this week
to his new farm one mile southwest
of Arlington. He came very near
losing his house Monday, when it
caught fire on the roof, but by very
stringent efforts he was able to save
Il
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
A CHRISTMAS NOTE

christmas will soon be here, won't
it, uncle ?" And the little tots say,
"Uncle, when is old Santa Claus go
ing to come? And is he going to
bring US something nice ?" And how
many other similar questions we have
to answer almost every day And we
are trying to teach them what Christ
mas is: that we are celebrating the
birthday of our Meek and Lowly
Saviour, the One who made the
greatest gift Of all; the one who
took upon Himself the form of sin
full man, and suffered tn. taunts and
jeers of sinful men; and who suf-
fered and died upon the cross for us:
and when we were lost, ruined and
undone. not because we loved him,
but on account of His infinite love
for US. We try to teach them the
true meaning of Christmas as we
understand it: that it is not the gift
from our friends that we must see,
but the spirit that prompts the gift.
Now, dear friends, through your
love and kindness we have been en-
abled to make Thanksgiving and
Christmas briqht and pleasant for
them heretofore, and we believe
that you are going to help us make
this Christmas a pleasant one. We
tell them that our country is in war,
and as a result we must not expect
our toys and Christmas gifts to be
as plentiful as heretofore; but we
are sure that they will not be for
gotten. We are trying to teach them
and to practice conservation and
economy in every possible way. At
our table, in our home life and at
our farm, we are trying to conserve
and economize, Now, we are sure
that you would not want us to prac-
tice either to the extent that it would
make life burdensome or unpleasant
unless it becomes necessary; and if
all Of us should share alike when it
reaches that point.
A few thank offerings reached US
a little ahead of time, and were very
greatly appreciated The little
Sunbeams class of Pleasant Union
Sabbath School sent us a Thanks
giving offering which reached us
three days before Thanksgiving day.
Remember us and the orphans at
a throne of Grace.
Yours for service
KERR OATES.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
PHELAN NOTES

Mr.. N. J. Hadley is reported sick
Mrs. Sophie Westmoreland, whit
has been sick for the past month
is reported much better.
Izella, little daughter of Mrs. Will
lie Dunn, who has been sick with
pneumonia, is now convalescent.
Mrs. Earshall Wright spent sew
eral days last week with the family
of Mr.. F, l.. Wright.
Miss Eula Williams, of Scrub Oak,
spent Sunday with Miss Sophie
Wright
Master Harry Williams, of Bart
lett, is visiting the family of Mr..
Austin Shoaf.
Miss Lucille Faulk returned home
Monday after ten-days visit to her
sister, Mrs. Victor Faux, near Bruins
wick.
Preaching next Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock, by the pastor Rev. Syl
Fisher.
The Ladies Missionary Society of
the Methodist church will meet next
Sunday just after preaching.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
WILL WE DO OUR PART?

On November Il, at meeting a
the Chamber of Commerce, of Mem
phis, held by bushes men, bankers
state extension forces and farmers
ways and means of growing more
pork to meet : the requirements OF
1918 were discussed Quite a num-
Der were there from Arkansas. North
Mississippi was we'll represented and
most especially by the bankers. West
Tennessee had a small delegation,
and to the surprise of the few farm
ers from Upton county who were
there, our banks did not have d sin
gle representative who is engaged
in banking.
The Progressive Farmer of Deem
Der 8 gives some idea of the sugges-
tions of the organizers present and
I note that North Mississippi and
Shelby county have gone to work on
the plan outlined
Have thought that we would hear
something from ouS own county, but
so far as we know the work has not
been taken up. A few years ago
when our county agent was trying
to organize Bull Clubs in the county
we heard banker state that he
thought most farmers knew that they
could get help if they furnished the
right kind of security.
1t seems to me We need little of
the spirit of our neighbors who ex-
pressed themselves at this meeting.
Most farmers are willing to take the
advice of their bankers in business
matters, but | am afraid this pork
production movement does not appeal
to us as it should, or we have been
too busy gathering in this years
security and are not as enthusiastic
as our neighbors in trying to meet
the food demands Of our army and
our allies in Europe.
Our banks of the county have the
largest deposits of their history, our
farmers throughout the country are
in fair way. Our country is one
Of the richest in the Mississippi val
ley. Our food administrator has
asked Tennessee for a raise of Is
per cent in pork production for 1918.
West Tennessee must do her part,
Upton county must Gene with her
part. What do you say?
E. A. BISHOP.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

j A. Osborne VS.. c. P. Boals, ct al.
lin the Chancery Court of Upton
County, Tennessee.
In this cause it appearing from
the return of the Sheriff Of Shelby
County, Tennessee, upon the sub
poena to answer the cross-bill Of
Bailey Ball-Pumphrey Co., that the
defendant, G. P. Boals, is not to be
found in Shelby County, Tennessee,
and that he is a nonresident Of the
State Of Tennessee, upon motion of
the solicitor for said cross-complain-
art, it is ordered that the defendant,
G. P. Boals, appear before the Chan
Gerry Court of Upton County, Tennes-
see, on or before the first Monday in
January. 1918, and make defense to
the cross-bill filed against him and
others by Bailey-Ball- Humphrey Co.,
or the same will be taken as con-
fessed as to him, and the cause set
for hearing ex parte as to him.
This December A, 1917.
]. L, JOHNSON,
d-6-4W Clerk and Master.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
HOW TO CHECK GROUP QUICKLY

There is one reliable remedy for
Group that every mother should know.
Mrs. Sweet Clary. Ante, Va, writes:
81 think Foley's Honey and Tar is
the best medicine | ever tried. My
little son nearly had a Group. l gave
him one dose and it stopped him
coughing in about FIVE minutes" Re-
lieves coughs, colds lagrippe. Union
Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

To the Stockholders of the First Ma
tiOnal Bank, COvingtOn, Tenn.
The stockholders of this bank are
hereby given notice that meeting
Of the stockholders will be held at the
bank on Tuesday morning, January
8, 1918, at 10 o'clock, for the pur-
pose of electing a Board of Directors
to serve for the ensuing year, and to
transact such other business as may
be properly brought before the meet
ing, 14dec-4t
E. L. WORRELL, Cashier.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

The co-partnership heretofore ex-
listing between ]. P. Boshers and J.
A. Bowden, under the firm name of
Boshers & Bowden, has been dis
solved by mutual consent, J. A. Bow
den retiring. ]. P. Boshers assumes
all debts of the firm up to the date
of dissolution, and will also collect
all debts due the firm.
20d-2w BOSHERS & BOWDEN
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
NEW GROCERY

have opened a grocery in connec-
ton with my restaurant on North
Main street, and keep in stock every
thing in the grocery line. | also take
orders for coal, and respectfully So
licit the patronage of the public in
all the above lines.
14d-2w. GENERAL SMITH.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
THIS WAS NO JOKE

]. E. Colver, 10S Labor Temple,
Los Angeles, CAL, writes: 81 have had
about 56 years of experience with all
sorts and kinds Of cathartic rene
dies-some good and some joke.
When / got wise to Foley Cathartic
Tablets for constipation / got in right.
The best / ever used" Do not grippe;
no unpleasant after effects. Union
Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
READY NOW AT OLD PRICES

Fresh lots of Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound are selling at before
the-war prices. This puts this we'll
known cough medicine, ready to use,
in homes at less than it costs to buy
and mix the ingredients yourself. and
all bother and muss is avoided. There
is no better remedy for coughs, colds,
Group or lagrippe. Union Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
CUT THIS QUIT is
WORTH MONEY

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip,
enclose with Sc to Foley & Co. 1885
Sheffield Ave, Chicago, H., writing
your name and address clearly, You
will receive in return trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound for coughs,cold and Group;
Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets. Union Drug Co
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
'd-6-4w.

Deep-seated coughs that resist or
binary remedies require both exter-
nal and internal treatment. If you
buy dollar bottle of BILLIARDS
HOREHOUND SYRUP you get the
two remedies you need for the price
of one. There is a HERRTCK. IS RED
PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for the
chest, free with each bottle. Sold by
Alexander Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
NOTICE

No hunting, trespassing or hogs
allowed to run at large on any of
my lands in Upton county, from date.
M. A. RAY,
December 5, 1917 d6-4w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
SALE POSTPONED

The sale that was to have been
held at my residence in Atoka. on
Saturday December -, has been post
poned until Saturday, December %.
13dec-2t. DIR. A. b. BLAYDES
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20

Heartburn is symptom of indiges-
ton. Take a dose of HERBINE in
such cases. The pain disappears in
stantly. The bowels operate speedily
and you feel fine, vigorous and cheer
fui Price SOC. Sold by Alexander
Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20
NOTICE

All cracked cotton bolls brought to
US must be thoroughly dry or we can
not handle them. 13dee-2t.
HARVEY & PULLEN.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20

Mr.. W. C. Hathaway spent Friday
with his brother, Mr.. ]. j. Hathaway,
at Halls.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-12-20

To the woman whose kitchen is her pride
the Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet will be the
pride of her kitchen. 1t will be the never
forgotten gift.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
$1.49 Value Heatherbloom
Petticoats, $1.00

Each skirt bearing the label Of the we'll
knonw manufacturers assures you of the
real genuine garments at an astonishingly
low price. Made with 12-inch hounce and
brown, rose, hello, and black, with howered
fiounce. Saturday Special, s1.00.
Soc Value Women's Union Suits,
29c or 4 for $1.00
women's Union Suits. made Of fine comb
ed yarns, In knee length and envelope styles.
Some lace trimmed. Sizes 36 TO A. Satur-
day Special. 2ec, or for S1.00.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
$1.25 Value Table Covers, S9c

The highly mercerized covers are hem
med, ready to use. Choice Of check and
stripe patterns. Good SIPS value. Size 56x
63 inches. Saturday Special, S9c.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
Health Preserving and Comforting Garments
WOmen'S Knit Underwear

Union Suits, o1.36-Merods, and Carter
suits, medium and heavy weight, high and
Dutch necks, long and short sleeves, ankle
and knee lengths. Also low neck, no sleeve,
sortment.
Boys' and Glrlap Union Sultn, OF heavily
neeced, IN gray and white, sizes to 10
years at eSes
1Msrodss flsscsd lined vests and pants,
for children to 16 years soc and &c.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
$1.00 Value Silk and Voile
Waists, 59c

Jap Silk Waists, plain tailored. with hem
stitched collars and cuffs. Wolfe Waists
trimmed with lace and frill front and ais
plain styles. Sizes Ss to so. Saturday Spe
cial, 59c.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12

Superior at 50e-women's ribbed vests.
high neck, long and short sleeves, pants and
tights. ankle and knee length.
FIeeeed Garments, Use and sSe-Merode
and Athena f1eeced lined vests, with high
and Dutch neeks. long and short sleeves,
pants and tights, ankle and knee lengths.
PaIaIs Roya-street FIo0R.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
At $13.9S
Special at $15.9S

See Picture No. Z.
Man tailoring alone makes possible
this flarinR model. especially designed
for bigger girls. Made plain or with
fur trimming. Materials include POM
pom, Burella, Ziberline, Kersey, and
CheViot.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12

Style, quality and finish super
Tor in every respect. See these new
Jabot Stocks; these Lace, Satin, Pique and
Broadcloth Tuxedo Collars; these genuine
Georgette Collars and sets; these Guimpes
and Vestees Of organdy and net lace; these
Organdy Tuxedo Collars, with cuffs to
match; all superior at $1.00.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
PATTERN Wells THAT ARE SMART.
Saturday-HOSiery Day

wOmen's APhOentxs pure
silk hose. full fashioned. in
black, white, gray, tan, cham
payne. flesh and blue. Pair,
S1-25-
wOmen's aPh0enix" pure
thread silk hose. black, white
and colors. Plain and silk
clocked. Pair, e1.6b.
Sonyxs HOssI Women's good
wearing 1bre silk hose In
black, white, suede, gray,
champagne, Palm Beach,
brown and flesh; medium and
fall weights; all sizes.
Pair, 5ee.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
l9e Value Ladies' Hose, 2 for 25c

Ladies' Black and White Hose. extra fine
silk finish. made especially for good veal
from selected yarns. Sizes sla to 10. Sat
urday Special, 9 for Csc.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
French Kid Gloves, $2.25

From Grenoble, France, the very latest i'm
portation. Styles include l and 2 clasp
piques, in white, black, tan. ivory, and gray.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
S1.25 Value Undermuslins, 79c

Splendid quality Nainsook and Longcloth
Gowns, Chemise, Combinations, Envelope
Chemise, and Underskirts. Some very hand
some embroidery and lace trimmings on va
rious numbers in this assortment Saturday
Special, 19c.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12

Made Of best quality jean, in plain white.
braid trimmed, and others with plain trim
mings. A few with emblem on sleeve Sizes
to 20 years for misses, and 36 to A for
adults. Saturday Special, ssc.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
! Dresses That VIII Appeal-OnIy $3.9s

Girls of to IL will hnd all "ths style" they
their practicsbty. Various Styles of paids
blue and brown predominatng
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
$1.00 Value Won't Rust
Corsets, S9c

Made Of excellent coutil and trimmed
with embroidery. With garters. Guaran-
teed not to rust All sizes 10 to go Satur-
day Special, soc.
Palals RoyaEBargnin Basement
The Washington times., 1917-10-12

hIIdren's Fay Hose-ChIl-
dren's Fay hose. button to
waist; black and white;
sizes 5 to Q. Three palru, u.
Pair, 35c.
SNO Mend" Hose. boys and
girls ribbed full fashioned
black hose with triple knees;
sizes 81 to 10. Three pairs.
u. Pair, 35c.
Good wearing hose for
boys and girls; black and
white; fine and heavier rib
bed. Sizes 5 to 9h. Pair, 7Se.
Palais Royal
Street FlO0R.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12

aMOther's Friend' womsn's
hbre silk hose. in black.
white, gray, smoke, and
champagne. Guaranteed to
wear. Pair 76e.
LlsIs H0sep women's Isle
hose, seamless, medium
weight, In black, white. navy,
gray, suede, Palm Beach,
Champagne, and Fawn. All
perfect. , pairs, 81. Pair 35e-
Seamless HoseJ women's
cotton and Isle hose. white
and black All sizes. Every
pair perfect. Pair, 2Se.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
At $10.9S

Flcrure NO. 3.
Sizes 2 to 8 years at
;1o.es; sizes 9 to IL years
at S15.ss.
Handsome Coats Of rich
velvet or velour. in black.
brown, and Rreen-one as
illustrated. others with
touches OF fur and silk
trimmings.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
At $7.9S

The reliable Melton and
Kersey Cloth Coats-made
to look like more expensive
garments, with attractive
pockets and plush collar
and cuffs. Here for chill
dren of TO Q years.
The herald., 1917-11-15

condemn the whole German army.
name, but others behaved very badly.
Have you seen the government re-
port|
l said I had not seen It, though ]
had heard that q careful investigation
had been made.
1.-THE government was very eau
tious," his majesty said. "The inyes-
tigation was absolutely impartial and
as accurate as II could be made.
Doubts were cast on all statements
even those Of the most dependable wit
nesses-until they could be verified"
"They were verified?"
"Yes; again and again"
by the victims themselvesT
"Not always. The victims Of ex-
IRENE cruelty do not live to tell Of H..
but German soldiers themselves have
told the story. We have had here at
La Panne many thousands Of journals
taken from dead or imprisoned Ger
mans furnishing elaborate details Of
most atrocious acts. The government
Is keeping these journals. They fur
nish the most elaborate details Of
testimony Of what happened In Bel
GUM when II was swept over by a
brutal army. That was. Of course.
during the invasion; such things are
not happening now, 80 far as we
know"
He was trying hard to be fair. We
were still neutral. / was to publish
the interview In a neutral country.
He did not wish TO involve US, TO
rouse US. He had sent a delegation
to US to tell US the truth, but we had
not realized then what was happening.
and we had not heard their story.
Slowly and gravely he went on. He
sat very still. looking ahead. weighing
every word.
Thousands Of civilians have been
killed without reason. The execution
Of noncombatants is not war. and no
excuse can be made for 1t. Such
deeds cannot be called war;"
HID BEHIND WOMEN.
But II the townspeople fred on the
Germans?" l asked.
"All weapons had been deposited In
The herald., 1917-11-15
Why She Cried.

A couple of men We're talking about
their respective wives the other day
AZ the club.
You have very sympathetic wife
l should say" remarked one.
Il don't know about that" hesitated
the other.
We'll, only judge from what l saw
from my house the other morning
when you slipped and fell on the steps
as you were coming out with her
Why, | saw her actually crying over
IT,"
The other man didn't look pleased
at all.
Yes" he admitted reluctantly. "She
cried. but not over my injuries. ! sat
down on that COMPOUNDED dog of hers.
Indeed. | didn't hear him howl"
well, | should say not. The do;
weighs-Or did weigh-twO pounds
and | weigh zoe"
The herald., 1917-11-15
S7.t.--

1t is also called a bison. 1t is like
having two names that mean Just abuu.
| the same thing.
But this buffalo had always been
called Mrs. Bison. and when Mrs. Buff
falO called her she went right over.
Good morning she said politely.
GOOD morning. said Mrs. Buffalo.
""How are you feeling? asked Mrs.
Bison.
"Well, and how are you feelingT
i am feeling rare said Mrs. Bison.
"'What in the world does that
meanT asked Mrs. Buffalo.
1t means the way | am feeling Of
course answered Mrs. Bison.
IF that's the way you feel am
sure l don't understand. Are you i'll
at ALP
No. not at ALL said Mrs. Bison.
Then whatever do you mean?'
asked Mrs. Buffalo, who was becoming
more puzzled every moment.
~ heard some people from long
distance off shout to each other, and
looked at me: 'Do you see that buf,
falO over thC-eT
Then some one else said, YES"
"'And after q little bit | heard
third person say, "The buffalo is get
ting TO be very rare these days" So
you see, am right. / am rarc-very
rare
Then I must be feeling rare too,
said Mrs. Buffalo. Your name Is Bisor
though you are the same us l am, and
so l am every biz as rare as you are.
~ suppose that is true said Mrs
Bison. But you must give me th'
credit for having heard that we ar,
rare. If hadn't, we might never have
known it.
"'NO, We probably never would have
known it, said Mrs. Buffalo.
at must mean that we are gentle
and nice, even II we are stubborn ant
always insist upon having our OWL
way. OF course now and again III.
bulls get very angry, but we don't. And
perhaps It means that we are so very
large
NO said Mrs. Bison, I'm sure
from the way they were talking II
didn't mean anything usual Ike that
II must have meant that We were con
sidered very wonderful
"'PerhapS,' said Mrs. Buffalo, but l.
Is nice TO be feeling that way Fol
even though they did not know tina
rare meant something unusual ant
scarce, they liked the new word"
The herald., 1917-11-15
Patents Authorized BY Congress.

A patent Is an exclusive grant or
monopoly by authority Of congress. The
first patent law was approved April
10, 1890. a year after the Constitution
was enacted. We were not q very In
ventiye people at that time, perhaps,
because there were not many Of US,
says an exchange. Only three patents
were granted during rhe first year
after the daw was passed. 80 the sec
ond year and IL the third year. The
patent Office was originally attached
to the department Of state, but In ls49
was transferred to the interior depart
ment. Under n law of 1912 patents
were granted for only seven years.
The time was afterward extended to
IA and then to II years, the present
time
The herald., 1917-11-15

/ permission, although b. would prob.
ably give it. When the interview WIS
written for publication we were sill
neutral people. He respected our
neutrality, although ne was bppe.ul
th"5 some day he could lay the case
| Of Belgium before the world. u IS
enough to say that ne confirmed The
atrocities out of his intimate knowl-
edge, and that not the loss of a king.
dom hut the inhUmun methods of HE
INVADERS was the thin" that had srrurG,
10 ms very heart. Here is that inter-
view, brought now 10 the attention Of
the American people. lest we forget. In
the tan@l" Of international law ami the
cutlery or Germany that We are fight
Ing the allies war, the real cause of
our entrance into the world conflict.
TO the American people today this
is a war not merely OF democracy
against military autUcracy. not mere
ly Of the breaking Of treaties. not at
all Of diplomatic juggling and disputed
points OF law.
IL Is war against brutality and
innumanity; Il war against cruelty: 4
war against ruthlesSnesS and barbar-
ism and incredible savagrry; u war
against the German conviction that
might is right.
KING ALsERT'S CHARGES.
The first time King Albert Of Bel
GUM gave To the world M large his
statement aS to the conduct Of the
German army in Belgium was on that
January afternoon in 1919 when. in his
own villa NJ La Panne. he gave me
the following interview. Later he re.
read ii carefully.
Later on, when his cquerry brought
me the interview. officially approved.
he said, This will make history.
madame" so sure was he that the
kings statement would carry with it
not only conviction but the outraged
sympathy of the American people.
Fearful things have been done. par
ticularly during the INVASION" the
king said, weighing his words care
fully, although 1t would be unfair to