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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-19
RED CROSS WORK

Mr.. W. A. Ellis, director of Red
Cross work of this district, with head
quarters at Atlanta, Ga, will deliver
an address tonight Thursday at s
o'clock in the First Baptist church.
His subject is of vital interest to the
general public, but do not assume
that contributions will be asked on
this occasion. Mr.. Ellis will devote
his address entirely and exclusively
to the organization Of a local Red
Cross society.
"A musical program has been ar
ranged for the occasion and an inter
esting speech may be expected from
Mr.. Ellis, who is thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the Red Cross work. The
public is invited to make it a success
by attending the meeting.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-19
PROMINENT Upton COUNTY
PHYSICIAN is CALLED HOME
DR.. J. R. Bartlett Answers Summons
of the Grim Reaper and Passes to
the Great Beyond.

DR.. ]. R. Bartlett, one of the most
prominent physicians in Upton coun-
ty, died suddenly at his home in De-
troit, Saturday morning, from heart
failure.
DR.. Bartlett was born in Virginia
in 1857 and moved to Upton county
from that state 81 years ago. He
settled near Detroit, where he fol-
lowed the practice of his profession
until his death. In November, 1882,
he married Miss Theodosia Vaughan
and to this union there was born one
son, Mr.. John Bartlett, who, with his
mother, survives DR.. Bartlett.
DR.. Bartlett was graduate of the
Ohio Medical college at Cincinnati,
Ohio, and at the time of his gradua-
ton he was young man of limited
means, but man of unfaltering trust
and courageous determination. Up to
the time of his death he enjoyed a
very lucrative practice. He was a
member of various medical organiza-
tions of the state and nation and also
a member in high standing of the Tip
ton County Medical society. DR., Bart
lett was a typical Virginian, kind and
courteous to everyone. In early man.
hood he connected himself with the
Episcopal church and has been a con-
sistent member of that denomination.
He was a man of broad intellect,
splendid character, and very char
liable.
The funeral was held at the family
residence at 1880 o'clock Sunday af-
ternoon, DR.. A. c. McCabe, rector of
st. Matthews church of this city, con-
Quoting the services in the presence
of a large gathering Of friends and
relatives. The remains were inferred
in the Smyrna cemetery following
the funeral.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-19
&)hatJ Three Great business Men Did
By Persistent and .7fdvenurons
4d1erdsmg- --O)orh G)hiie Reading

An interesting statement made in regard to adver
Using by the prominent of the country the late Mr.
Post the breakfast food Shortly before his DEATH several
years ago. he asked what he attributed his great
and frankly explained that due advertising He
left estate valued at than $20,OOOOOO.
Post probably not entirely generous to himself for
his ndefatgabe efforts had much do with this At
the time Mr. Post sounded the keynote when he said that
advertising the
Several years ago gum trust organized, and
Wrgly of Chicago eliminated He declared that he
would fight the trust it took every cent in his possession
what will you fight with 2" someone asked.
With the assured confidence Of Wrgey answered.
"Wh Advertising" The result is well known Wrgey wealth
cred the vicissde and Others by have dropped
out of sight
It is interesting watch the moving picture
showing foreign lands and how often the Coca
Cola sign appears the blank walls in countries far
India and the nations Of South America.
It pays to advertise The wise not afford not
to advertise.
The late Sol Coleman of Memphis, began business, it
might be sad with shoesting Every dollar that he earned
he put into advertising Degree by degree business picked up
and the profits increased did his advertising Mr. Cole
man was genius when it came to writing ads He had
contagious style that quickly infected the public The result
that he built up great business.
Several years ago the New York Herald prObed this
subject the and interviewed the successful of the
country there was not dissenting voice in regard the
value Of advertising
Of course, some had other to offer, but the
essential point that advertising the foundation upon
which their business success built
It is old saying that great oaks from little
and this Is true Of business industry It not be
made self-sustainng without adrcit advertising.
Advertising
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-19
WOODWORKING DAY ON
THE JEFF DAVIS HIGHWAY

A meeting of everybody in Upton
county interested in the Jefferson Da-
Wis highway is called to assemble at
the Business Mems club in Covington
on Thursday, July 26, to make plans
for the woodworking day to be held
on the above thoroughfare on Tues
day, August Z. It is very important
10 attend this meeting, as the time is
short cnd it win take some personal
work to put this across.
GEORGE A. SANFORD,
Secretary Jefferson Davis High
way Association.
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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES

VIM. Newton Mcbride and Jessie
Edwin Simonton.
China Rice and Ada White, Lonnie
Cross and Evaline Coe.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-19

Constant advertising brings resuIta-
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-07-19

Mr.. 3. "A. Somervill, Of Mason, was
! visitor to this city Tuesday.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
NEED A MILLION
New Asylum May be Recom-
mended by Committee

Unless the board of control de-
cides TO abandon for whites the
hospital for the insane at Bolivar
and use it altogether for negroes,
the board will probably recommend
that in addition to the present
building at Lyons View, q new and
entirely up-to-date structure be
built.
The board needs q million dol
lars with which to improve hos
pital facilities for the insane" said
w. I. Murray, a member of the
board, according to careful esti-
mates there are $500 insane per-
sons in Tennessee, who are being
cared for outside of state institu
tions; about 800 of these are be-
ing cared for in county hospitals,
Knox, Davidson and Shelby coun-
ties. and the remaining 1900 are
being cared for in county jails or
at the homes of their people"
The suggestion of abandoning
the hospital for the insane at Boil
var and use it altogether for ne
groes would, very likely, bring
about much opposition. This in
stitution should very likely be i'm
proved and enlarged. We regret
that Tennessee is not able to better
care for her Insane.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
Many Candidates

With the announcement Satur-
day of Judge S. F. Wilson and
Judge Felix X. Moore for re-elec-
ton on the court of civil appeals,
the entire bench has been ac-
counted for. Judges Higgins,
Hall and Hughes had previously
announced for positions on the
supreme bench. James Deason,
of Trenton, has announced for the
supreme bench and Sid Clark, Of
the same place, is a candidate for
the court OF appeals, and it may
be Judge Hal Holmes, also OF
Trenton, will become a candidate
for the supreme bench. Others
are mentioned and the indications
are there will be a long list of can
didates before the race closes.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23

over three months with tuberculosis
of the throat. Everything that
medical aid and loving hands could
do was done, but to no avail. The
deceased "a years old, member
Of the Baptist church and 3 de-
voted christian man. He was q
kind and loving husband, an af-
fectionate father and brother and
held in the highest esteem of all
who knew him. He is survived
BY his wife, two children, james
and Marie, and one brother, Ed
B. johnson, all of Irrelevant. Ed.
E. F. Adams, his pastor, conducted
the funeral services from the BaP-
fist church and his remains were
laid to rest in the Irrelevant Gem
etery. The bereaved family have
the sympathy of the entire COM
munity.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
Uphold President

Answering the call of leading
citizens of Nashville, 5000 people
in mass-meeting Sunday unani-
mously adopted resolutions ex-
pressing their trust in President
Wilson, commenting his action in
the crisis with Germany, and Civ
Ing as the sentiment of the people
of Nashville that no referendum
of war is desired. This action was
designed to correct the resolution
adopted at the peace meeting the
Sunday before asking for a referen-
dun before war is declared.
The meeting last Sunday was
addressed by prominent jurists,
ministers, attorneys and business
men of Nashville. The resolutions
adopted were forwarded to Nash
viIIe's representatives in Washing
ton as the sentiment of the city.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
BUNK FOSTER ARRESTED
Charged With Being Implicated
In Serious Crime

Bunk Foster (col.) was arrested
in McLemoresville last Wednes-
day morning a short while before
day, and was brought here that
morning and placed in Jail. The
arrest was made by Constable
John Rust and posse.
Foster is under indictment for
murder, charged with being an ac-
cessory to the killing of Jewell
Bell (col. at McLemoresville last
July. His son, Tee Foster, did
the killing, and is now in Jail
awaiting trial on a charge of first
degree murder.
Both the Fosters left here shortly
after the killing and went to Kan
sas City. Sheriff Kirk offered 3
reward for Tee Foster, the prinei-
pal in the killing, and he was
picked up by the police at Kansas
CITY, and has been in Jail here
since the first of the year.
The sheriff got information that
Bunk would likely return to his
old homo community and he spent
several days at Martin the first Of
the week seeking to intercept him
and make the arrest there, bat
Foster succeeded in getting back
to his old home, where he was
promptly arrested BY Mr.. Rust.
Both eases will likely come up for
hearing at the February term of
court, which begins Monday.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23

March 1918; Selmer circuit,
Pleasant Grove, March 24-25;
SCOTS Hill circuit, Mount Moriah,
March 81 and April /; SaltillO and
Sardis, Saltillo, April rs; Grains
vile circuit, Price Chapel, April
14-15; Bethel and Selmer, Bethel
Springs, April 1916; Lexington
circuit. Sharop, April 2l-22; Lex
ington station, April 1928; Ad-
amsville circuit, Bethlehem, April
1929; Shiloh circuit, Lebanon,
April 1890; Holiday circuit, SUIT
tiers chapel, May Sc; Hollow
Rock circuit, Now Hope, May 70
13; Huntingdon and Mount Zion,
Huntingdon, May 1914; Bath
Springs circuit, Nebo, May 1920;
Decaturville circuit, Concord, May
1921; Camden circuit, Post Oak,
May 1921; Camden station, May
27-28.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
PROHIBITION STUNTS
Senate and House May Make
States Bone Dry

Congress has been pulling off
some pretty lively stunts on the
prohibition question lately. The
senate, BY its efforts to advance
the prohibition cause. riled SEN
ator Reed. of. Missouri.
Senator Reed does not believe in
prohibition, and fights it tooth and
nail at every opportunity. De-
claring that he would put the SEN
ate Democrats and Republicans
to a test who were advocating and
who had voted to adopt the Bank
head amendment to prohibit the
sending of liquor advertisements
through the mails into states which
prohibit the circulation of such,
he offered the following amend
ment. which was adopted:
Whoever shall order, purchase
or cause intoxicating liquors to be
transported in interstate commerce
except for scientific, sacramental,
Observation-Disclosures purposes,
into any state or territory, the
laws of which state or territory
prohibit the manufacture or sale
therein of intoxicating liquors
for beverage purposes, shall be
punished aforesaid "a fine of 81 900
and six months in prison for each
offense). Provided that nothing
herein shall authorize the shipment
of liquor into any state contrary
to the laws Of that state"
The adoption of this amendment
by the house, the senate having
already adopted it. forever ends
the shipment Of liquor into dry
states, and that prohibitionists in
the senate quietly voted for it
without much ado is as great sur
prise to Senator Reed as anyone,
and now he wishes he hadn't of
fered it.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
SINS OPPOSES JUDGESHIP
Does Not Think a New Judge
ship is Needed.

Representative Sims is opposing
a bill for the appointment of an
additional federal Judge for the
middle and eastern district of Ten
nessee on the ground that Judge
John E. Mccall, of Memphis,
could easily hold court at Nash
vile, CookeVille and Winchester
without interfering with the hold
ing the court for the western dis
strict in Jackson aud Memphis.
Mr.. Sims is the only member of
the Tennessee delegation in either
house of congress Directing to the
additional judgeship. The bill for
this purpose was introduced in the
senate some time ago by Senator
Lea and favorably reported out of
the senate judiciary committee by
Senator Shields and passed. 1t is
now before the>judiciary commit
tee Of the house. The Department
of Justice has been asked to look
into the matter and make a report
to the chairman of the committee.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
Mrs. Martha A. johnson

News was received here the lat
ter part of last week of the death
of Mrs. Martha johnson, which
occurred Wednesday night at her
home in Senath, Mo. She had
been an invalid for four or FIVE
years, but the immediate cause of
her death was fever. She was 70
years old, a member of the Cum
berland Presbyterian church and a
noble, christian woman. She was
the widow of the late j. Add John
son, and the family formerly lived
in this county. She is survived
by two sons, j. r. johnson, of
Huntingdon;, Tom johnson, of
Senatth, Mo-, and Mrs. Minnie
Presley, of Senath, and one brother
L. D. Cook, of Carroll county.
Mr.. Cook is now the only suryiv-
ing member of the family. The
burial occurred at Senath.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
FIrs. Rathie P. rlOrgan

Mrs. Rathle P. Morgan, an aged
woman of the Twelfth district,
died last Saturday evening from
acute indigestion followed by heart
failure. She had been sick only a
short while. The deceased was Is
years old, q member Of the M. n.
church, and q devoted christiAA
woman. She was the widow Of
the late A. G. Morgan, a we'll
known citizen of this county, who
died several days ago. She is sur
yived by one son. A. j. Morgan,
and five daughters. Mrs. w. d.
Tate, Mr.. N. E. Laycook, Mrs.
Sam Smith, Mrs. K. A. Order and
Miss Eva Morgan. She had many
friends and relatives to mourn her
death. The burial occurred last
Sunday afternoon at Palmer's
Shelter, after burial services. con-
Quoted by her neighbor, Mr.. Rob
erts. The bereaved have the SYM
pathy of a large number of friends.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
NEW JUDGESHIP
Effort 70 Establish New District
In Tennessee.

An effort to create a new federal
judgeship for the middle district
Of Tennessee has been blocked BY
Congressman Sims, who opposes
the proposition. He claims that
Judge John +. Mccall can take
on some additional work and thus
relieve Judge Sanford, who, it is
claimed, is being overworked and
needs relief. Both United States
senator's and the entire Tennessee
delegation in the house with the
exception of Mr.. Sims favors the
new district.
Judge John L. Mccall is re-
ported to have said that he had all
the business he could dispatch.
He also expressed a desire tie be
heard before the house committee
on the judiciary, if hearings on
the judeship bill were going to be
allowed.
The bill has passed the senate,
but it will hardly get through the
house with the opposition and the
rush Of business incident to the
closing days of the session.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23

Mrs. A. H. Landlord, of Paris,
Tenn, who had been visiting in
Memphis for several months, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
C. j. Farris, l744 East Glenwood
street, early Saturday morning,
after a long illness. She was 81
years old.
Mrs. Landlord is survived by
three daughters, Mrs. Farris and
Mrs. Eugene Rison and Mrs. G.
L. Powers, both of Paris. The
body was brought to Paris Satur-
day afternoon. Funeral services
and burial were held there Sunday
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
Hrs. Sarah Ann McAdoo

Mrs. Sarah Ann McAdoo, an aged
woman of the Forks of the Creek,
died Thursday of last week, after
an illness of considerable length.
She suffered from complication
of diseases, and for four or five
years was subject to heart trouble.
The immediate cause of her death,
however, was lagrippe and pneu-
monia. She was over Is years
old,a member of the Baptist church
and was greatly esteemed by those
who knew her. She lived a con-
sistant christian life and was a
good neighbor and true friend.
She is survived by one son. Muir
ply McAdoo, and two daughters,
Mrs. Lavina Gibson and Miss SUI
sic McAdoo. The burial occurred
Friday at the McAdoo graveyard,
after funeral services conducted
by Rev. E. Fl. Martin. The be-
reaved have the sympathy of the
community.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
Rural Credit rIeeting

All persons interested in rural
credits land those not interested)
are requested to come to McLe-
moresville Saturday, February %,
and meet at Sam Bigham's drug
store at l o'clock p. M, to hear
the subject discussed. You old
farmers who never owned a blood
ed calf, pig or horse, or lined
an acre Of land, come out and get
your name on the list, If you need
help to improve your farm. The
government made the money easy,
now you cooperate and get it.
We have had two meetings and
ten names to articles of association.
Respectfully,
A. j. HOLLAND.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
Slightly Cut

E. X. Cooper was slightly cut
while in a personal difficulty with
Albert Woods, a blacksmith at
Yuma last Friday. They had not
been on good terms for some time
and Friday morning they had some
words about a mule, resulting in
Cooper being slightly cut on the
left side. While it took several
stitches to close up the wound,
fortunately the cut was not deep
and the injuries not serious. Sheriff
Kirk was called to Yuma on oc-
count of the trouble, but if any
arrest has been made we have
failed to learn of it. They are
both clever citizens and, we under
stand, neighbors.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
Chancery Court

1t took Chancellor J. w. Ross
only about two days to dispose Of
the February term of the chanceFy
court last week. The docket was
light and soon disposed of.
The most important suit tried
was the case of the Citizens Ma
tional Bank of Centerville, against
D. M. Cooper. A iudgemet for
the compliments for $l8, 826.09
was given against the defendant.
MIR. Cooper, while cashier of the
Centerville bank, let out to a lum-
Der firm of Dickson a large sum
of money without requiring proper
security, Mr.. Cooper lived in Nc
Kenzie when the suit was brought
against him, but we do not think
he resides their now. The court
held that he mismanaged the banks
funds and rendered a judgment
accordingly.
The court..granted divorces to G.
K. Currin VS.. Eunice Currin, and
to Hattie Gillian against her hus-
band, Wyley Gillian.
Several other small cases were
disposed of and some land sales
were confirmed.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
GENERAL FUNSTON DEAD
Great Commander ,Succumbs to
Heart Failure

Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston,
commander of the southern depart
ment of the United States army
since February, 1915, died sud-
denly at a hotel in San Antonio,
Texas, last Monday night. He
died a few minutes after he had
finished dinner. He collapsed in
the lobby of the hotel talking with
friends. Heart failure was the
cause. Heavy duties on the border
may have hurried death.
Gen. Funston was 81 years old.
Great sorrow was expressed in
Washington, where Funston was
regarded as a coming man. Since
March. 1916, when be was placed
in command of all the United States
forces on the Mexican border, Gen.
Funston has had some very hard
work to perform.
Besides his wife, Gen. Funston
is survived by three children. His
loss to the army at this time is
very deplorable and much to be
regretted.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
Irrelevant Bank Elects

The annual stockholders meet
ing of the Farmers & Merchants
Bank of Trezevant was recently
held and officers were elected for
the ensuing year as follows: Presi-
dent, AS. Jones, (re-slected); vice
president, e. A. Bryant, ire
electedl; Cashier, A. A. Argo, ire
elected); assistant cashier, j, Sher-
man Argo. In addition to the
president, ice.president and cash
Ter, M. E. Singleton, B. G. Lundy,
George w .Rummage, H. 9, Smith
j. M. Swinney and T. Z. Ethridge
were elected as board of directors.
The net earnings of the institution
for the past year we're Is per cent
and a 10 per cent dividend was de-
clared.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
Ed. Freeman's Dates

Presiding Elder James V. Free
man, of the Lexington district,
makes the following announce
ments for the quarterly meetings
for the second round:
Beech Bluff circuit, Beech Bluff,
March "a; Wildersville circuit,
Davis Chapel, March 10-11; En-
vile missions, Grove Springs,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23

Dir. H. G. Irby, of Jackson.
died last Sunday afternoon at 2
O'Clock at Lakeland. Fla, where
he had been for his health. DR..
Irby is well-known to many of our
older people. He was leading
Baptist and for nearly half cen-
fury was clerk of the Central AS
ISOLATION.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-23
Joseph M. Johnson

Joseph M. johnson, one of the
best citizens of Irrelevant, died
Thursday of last week at 4 o'clock
in the morning. He had been sick
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-21
New Court Cases.

Robert Axes VS.. Security Fire ms.
Co. Suit is brought on an insurance
policy for $500 for loss on house
hold goods burned on March-7, 1917.
w. j. Springer and G. w. Hoffman,
attorneys for plaintiff.
Robert Axes VS.. Farmers ms. co.
Suit is brought on an insurance pol
icy for $250.00 on household goods
which were destroyed by fire on
March Z, 1917. VI. j. Springer and
c. w. Hoffman, attorneys for plain
tiff. -,
G. S. Vaughn ct al. vs.. Scotia Hick-
man ct al. The parties are the heirs
that the shares of the heirs be con-
firmed, and the estate sold and divld-
ed. V. r. McGinnis, attorney for
H. l.. Cartwright VS. Mabel Cart
wright The parties were married at
Davis City on Nov. 3, 1910, and llV-
ed together until Nov. g.. 1910, when
plaintiff alleges his wife deserted
him. He asks for decree OF d.
vorce. Amos P. Olsen, attorney for
M. +. Davenport VS.. Biddison Coal
E. Grain Co. Plaintiff secured a
Judgment against defendant for
SAB 50 for so bushels Of wheat sold
defendants before a jury in the court
or Justice MlllaTu r. oIOOhey, dlu
from this judgment defendant APP
peals to the district court. Marion
Woodland, attorney for plaintiff, Ed
Ii. Sharp, attorney for defendant.
|. N. Jeffries VS.. Nora Sprinkle ct
al. Suit is to foreclose a real estate
mortgage on which there is due the
sum of 32752 Varga & Son, attor-
,ne-s for plalntif.
II. S. Meats VS. Albert Enoch ct al.
Suit is to quiet title to farm. w. j..
Springer, attorney for plaintiff.
/ n. Jeffries VS.. Ed Flora and
wife. Suit is brought, on nromis-
sorry note on which there is due the
sum of $704.59. Varga 4 Son, attor-
neys for plaintiff. ;,
/. N. Jeffries VS.. Ed Flora. Suit
is brought on a promissory note on
which there is due the sum OF
S63.S1., Varga & Son, attorneys for
1,laintiH