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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
ANNUAL CONFEDERATE
REUNION AT BRIGHTON


The annual reunion at Brighton last
Thursday was one Of the most sue
cessful for many years. 1t is estimat-
ed that fully 5000 people were in at
tendance from all parts Of the county
and West Tennessee. The crowds be-
gan to gather early in the morning
and BY 10 o'clock a tremendous
throng was in gala attire for the day,
Saxby's band, Of Memphis, was en-
plOyed to furnish music for the occa-
sion, giving several band concerts
throughout the day. Rebel yells" and
shouts from the crowd greeted the
musicians playing the strains OF
Dixie" Other patriotic airs infused
an unbounded spirit of enthusiasm.
The speaker Of the day was Rev
John 4. Myers, Of Mayfield, KY. He
was introduced by ex-TIustee John Y
Peete, who acted as chairman and also
made a brief speech. Rev. Myers.
who endeared himself to the Confed-
crates of Upton county during his
pastorate of the First Methodist
church here, was at his best on this
occasion. He reminded his hearers OF
the present conflict -and urged them
to prepare for a prolonged war. He
paid beautiful tribute to the life and
character Of the immortal "StonewalP
Jackson, and other distinguished
Southerners Of the Civil war. The
minister's discourse was heard atten-
lively and received enthusiastically
Visitors and Confederate soldiers Oc-
cupied seats on the grand stand Mr.
John r. Pepper, of Memphis, well
known Methodist laymans was also
seated on the platform.
The crowd became diminished late
in the afternoon, and by shutdown the
grounds were practically cleared. Sew
eral extra coaches were necessary to
accommodate the people returning to
COvingtOn over the railroad.
Arnusements and refreshments Of
all kinds were in abundance through
out the day. A fast ball game was
played on the ball park, short dis
lance from the reunion grounds, be-
tween Brighton and the Ford Taxi Co,
of Memphis, the former team winning
the game by score of to A. A fea-
ture Of the game was the excellent
pitching Of McLister, who struck out
sixteen batters during the game. The
batteries for both sides were Bright
on, McLister and Smith; Ford Taxi
Co., Bridges and Decker.
The following old soldiers were
present on the grounds:
Memphis Veterans-M. v. Crump,
captain; S. A. Pepper, lieutenant; w.
n. Sims, sergeant; w. #. Black, HI. G.
Rison, E. d. High, A. D. Denton, ]. M.
Pitts, Jesse Wright, J. Q. Davidson.
Upton County Veterans - F. M.
Max, r. r. Wilson, H. H. Mccain, T.
r. McRee, Robt. G. Jameson, ]. r.
Fallin, w. G. Hanna, ]. A. Shoaf, w.
4. Grant, A. ]. Hanna, B. G. Mckee,
j. C. G. Richmond, J. T. Harris, Solo
mon Coats, Newt Frotham.
Willis Bryant, Shelby county; w. G.
Freeman, Whiteville; S. P. Driver,
Mack; r. e. Sheriff., Stanton; R. L,
Beavers. Friendship.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
OKLAHOMA DRAFT RESISTERS
ARE BEING HUNTED DOWN

Oklahoma City, Aug. THE hunt
for draft resisters in three counties Of
Southeastern Oklahoma is nearing a
close. officers today believed they
had placed more than half of the
Working Glass Union membership, es-
timated at between 500 and 600, in the
state penitentiary and county jails.
Preliminary examination Of prison
ers taken to McAlester will begin
there tomorrow before United States
Commissioner Robert N Mcmillan.
The United States attorney has an
:pouneed that draft resisters will be
fried on conspiracy and treason
charges, and the death penalty will be
asked.
One hundred are under arrest at
Holdenville, having been taken into
custody yesterday and last night, sew
enty-two were lodged in the state
penitentiary this morning and seven
teen arrested near McAlester are in
the Pittsburgh county Jail.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
GONE TO HER REWARD

Mrs. Mary Thomas Parker died al
her home on South Maple street Sun.
day, after an illness of about ten days
The immediate cause of her death was
due to heart failure. However, she
was affected by other complications.
Mrs. Parker was born in 1847 and
IN 1871 was married to A. P. Parker
who died in 1872. To them one son was
born, Mr.. Howard Parker, of this city
who survives her. In early life, Mrs
Parker connected herself with the
Methodist church and has been con-
sistent member of that denomination
She was highly esteemed and greatly
beloved by her neighbors and all who
knew her.
The funeral was held at the family
residence Monday at 10 a. M, Rev. A
". Russell, pastor of the Second M. E
church, conducting the service, after
which the interment followed in
Sharpe cemetery.
Mrs. Parker is survived by her son
Mr.. Howard Parker, and three grand.
children.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
HOLDS BOWERS Law IN FORCE

Lebanon, Tenn, Aug. Judge A,
B. Neil, Of the Nashville criminal
court, held court in Lebanon Monday
sitting in place Of Judge E. L. Davis
who is a member of the state exemp-
ton board, the duties of which pre-
vented his hearing the case in De
Kalb county. It was by agreement
of the attorneys and judge that the
hearing was at Lebanon.
The case before Judge Neil was
that Of the State VS.. Robert Grand
staff and Lotion Malone, of De Kalb
county, charged with the murder OF
Charles Smith at his home near Alex
andria. 1t is claimed he was stabbed
to death by the defendants in July
since which time they have been con-
fined in the De Kalb county jail. Their
attorneys made application for bail.
When the state closed their testi-
mony the defendants counsel an.
nounced they did not desire to intro
duce any evidence and Judge Neil di-
rected them to proceed with the argu-
ment, after which he delivered an in
structive opinion, in which he granted
the defendants bail, on the grounds
that the law abolishing capital punish
ment was still in force. The amount
of bond was fixed at $4,000, which
was readily made by both defendants
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
MRS. JAMES T. MORGAN is
TAKEN FROM OUR MIDST

Mrs. Mamie Morgan, wife of Mr..
James T. Morgan, died at her home
in South Covington on Friday night
Of last week, about 1925 o'clock, the
immediate cause Of her death being
due to heart trouble, of which Attic
ton she had been a sufferer for some
time, though earlier in the day before
her sad passing away she had been
busily engaged in canning fruits and
vegetables and attending to other
household duties.
The funeral services were held at
the family home early Saturday after
noon, Rev. J. E. Miles, of the Baptist
denomination, conducting the services,
Immediately after which the interment
took place in Munford cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan were married
many years ago in Middle Tennessee,
where they resided most of their mar
ried life and moved here about 13
years ago from Dickson and have
made themselves happily contented
among our people during this period
and won many friends. Mrs Morgan
was the mother of is children, nine of
whom survive her, namely, Messrs.
Walter and George, of South Coving-
ton and Charley, of Texas, and Mes
danes iona Page, Jessie Foster and
Eltha Jones and Misses Elsie and
Dolly Morgan, of South Covington,
and one married daughter who resides
in Texas.
Mrs Morgan was an excellent wo-
man, kind and fond mother and bent
every energy for the pleasure Of her
children and those around her, and
possessed many noticeable traits of
character which were appreciated by
all who learned to know her, her home
being place Of welcome to even COM
parative strangers.
Mrs. Morgan was member of the
Baptist church and endeavored to live
model Christian life, and her passing
away will cast gloom over her circle
of friends and more especially her
immediate home. A host of friends
deeply sympathize with the bereaved
family.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09

Mr.. r. T. Somervell is somewhat
better, after several days illness.
Rev. Sam Caldwell is conducting
revival meeting at Mason for the
Presbyterian church. Much interest
and good meetings are reported.
The Elks entertained party with
dance Tuesday evening. Handy's
orchestra, of Memphis, furnished the
music, and refreshments were served
throughout the evening,
1.-THE wheat market closed Wedhes-
day at $2.25 per bushel for Septem4
ber. 1T declined three-fo urths of a
cent, net. Government reports showed
probable falling off in the yield of
wheat.
Married, Monday morning, Au-
gust 6, at the home Of Mr.. C. D. Beas-
ley, of this city, Mr. Giles B. Wilson,
Of near Detroit, and Miss Ivory Gray,
of Blytheville, Ark. ESQ. c. w. Beas-
ley performed the ceremony. 1t was
Gretna Green affair and quite sur
prise to their many friends and rela-
tives, all of whom join in wishing the
happy young couple bright future.
IA negro farmer, drawn in the
first 500 men in this county, was sum
moned before the exemption board
Wednesday for examination. The eX-
aiming physician asked him if he had
any ancestors. The negro, in reply
said that che had them occasionally"
The doctor then asked if they bothered
him. The negro answered in this
manner: "Yes, sir; | cough them UP
every once in while"
The revival meeting at Mt. Car
mel closed last Sunday night. The
meeting was successful in every re-
spect, a number of additions to the
church being received. Rev. Sam Cald-
well, of Memphis, did the preaching
during the meeting.
in view of the fact that there
has been a considerable scare in re-
gard to an az aren't epidemic of ty-
phoid fever in this vicinity and that q
number of people attributed the cause
to milk, the manager of the Sunbeam
Dairy sent a specimen of milk to Bar.
row & Agee, Analysing chemists, of
Memphis, for a thorough analysis, SC
as to be certain whether or not the
milk contained any typhoid germs. In
telephone message this afternoon
the chemists assured the manager that
the milk is absolutely pure and free
from any germs. We are pleased that
this has proven to be the case, as this
information from such source will
have an effect to allay whatever fears
the patrons of this institution may
have entertained.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
LOCAL EXEMPTION BOARD
COMPLETES EXAMINATION
Five Hundred Men Examined-Over
Fifty Per Cent. Claim Exemption
on Grounds of Dependent Relatives.

The work of examining men for the
national draft was hurriedly carried
through by the local exemption board
on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
The board summoned before it 500
men from whom to select the county's
net quota of $50. More than so per
cent, of the first 500 men will file, or
have already filed, their claims for ex-
emption on preliminary forms.
The board examined its quota on
schedule time. Four physicians assist
ed DR.. N. R. Newman, the medical
member of the board, in physical tests.
A very small per cent. of the men
were physically inefficient, as some of
the harder tests of the army were
omitted from the physical examina-
tions.
Claims for exemption have been
filed by large number of men passed
on the physical tests. In the geater
part of these cases, the claims were
based upon the grounds Of having de-
pendent relatives. The men are given
ten days in which to file proof of their
claims, although many have not wait
ed but already have their affidavits
filed.
In several cases, men were ignorant
of physical defects that really existed.
Heart trouble was frequently noted by
the physicians and most of the men
standing the tests were ignorant of
their condition.
The board will next go over the
physical records of the men examined
and accept or reject the men accord
ing to their best Judgment.
Every precaution will be taken by
the board to prevent unnecessary and
false claims of exemption. Every man
will be considered with absolute fair
ness, and no man will be exempt from
service unless his claim is verified by
the Investigations the board will make.
The negro men of the county, drawn
in the first 500 called, responded as
they were notified. On the physical
tests of the negroes, they made almost
as good showing as the white men,
only small per cent being physically
unfit for military service. Their claims
for exemption were, perhaps, more
numerous than those Of the white
men.
It may be necessary, but is not
probable, that another call will be
made to secure the quota of $50 men.
In event Of another call, 200 more will
be summoned for examination. This
is not very likely However, if all
the claims for exemption are granted
by the board, it is certain that another
call will be made.
The following are the members of
the local exemption board, who have
the authority to accept of reject any
of the 500 men examined: John Craig,
Esq. R. W. Sanford, and DR.. N. r.
Newman. Their responsibilities are
great.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
FROM MIR. STRICKLAND

Dear Editor am giving a brief
account of my recent trip to the grand
old state Of Mississippi, where so
many of our neighbors were born and
reared. My wife, children and left
home on July II and returned July ~,
going and coming through the country
with a team. We were on the road
two days, and we went by Somerville,
Lagrange, Grand Junction and Sauls-
bury, on into Mississippi. We arrived
at the home of H. L. Campbell, at
Camphill, found all we'll and crops
tolerably good for that country. The
boil weevil is already prevalent and
the farmers are going over their cot
ton crops gathering up the fallen
squares and burning them. That night
| heard the bowling of the fox hounds
from 8 o'clock until morning.
| visited my old home where / was
born 48 years ago. Things had
changed, but the same old pine log
house is still in good condition. | also
went to the old graveyard where my
father and mother are buried. There
| met the sad family of Mr.. Tuthey,
who were there to ivsit the grave Of
their little girl, who had been killed
by some falling hens nests four or
five days before.
/ visited Rogers Springs and drank
of the mineral water. They have a
hotel there of 81 rooms, and near the
springs is old U Bet, with three
stores, depot, one big gin, saw mill
and a nice church building where /
heard four sermons by Bro. F. O.
Howell, of Fulton, KY, and met many
of my old friends, some Of whom / had
not seen in 80 years.
Now / am at home and our meeting
at Solo church is to begin next Sun
day. Bro. John Taylor, of Puryear,
Tenn, will do the preaching. He is
known as the "boy preacher. The
public is cordially invited to attend
these services. Respectfully,
C. B. STRICKLAND,
Covington, Tenn, r. F. d. No. A.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
LIST OF DONATIONS TO
THE DUNLAP ORPHANAGE

Since our last acknowledgement, the
following donations Of articles have
been received:
Ebenezer, N. c., L. M. S., clothes
for Fred Atchly and 81 cash; Dora
vile, Ga, L. B. S., bundle of clothes;
Shady Grove, Ark, L. B. NJ. S., quilt
and clothes; DR.. N. W. Kelly, invalid's
chair; Back Greek, N. G., L. A. S.,
clothes for Earl Tarr; Mrs. w. NJ.
Patrick, Woodward, S. c., package
clothes; Spartanburg, S. c., L. A, s.,
clothes for Amanda Wetherington
Chalmers Memorial Y. P. G. u,
clothes for Mary limbs; C. M. & A.
Co., Covington, Tenn, overhauling
and repairing compressor; Mrs. John
C. McFerrin, Richland, Tenn, litera-
ture; j. C. Ferrill, Barlow, Fla, two
crates nice tomatoes; Mr.. and Mrs. S.
A. Boyce, New Edinburg, Ark, two
sheets; Doraville, Ca, L. A. S., two
night shirts; Miss Katy Rhodes, nine
lamp chimney springs.
Cash Donations
Cora Lyon, Blue Springs, Miss, 81 +;
Due West, S. c., L. M. S., $24.55 for
cottage; Richland, Tenn, l.. M. S.,
$3.50 for cottage; WOman's society,
Huntersville, N. c., SO for cottage and
$3.50 for light plant; Abbeville, S. c.,
A. R. P. church, S4.40; Salem, Tenn,
Y. P. c. u, SIS; Sharon, S. c., L. M.
S., $3.50 for light plant; Concord, N.
c., L. A. S., $1.50 for light plant; from
Session Of Beulah church from sale Of
property of same, $40; an addition to
the Sharon, Tenn, L. A. S. for cot
tage, SOC; Dry Greek, Ga, J. C. u, for
support Of Edna Wilkerson for May
and June, $40; Mrs. j. Hi Tanner,
Cherry Valley, Ark, So; Bethel, Ca,
L. A. S., SIS for cottage; Mr.. and Mrs.
T. w. Martin, Germantown, Tenn,
$40; Woman's auxiliary, Winnsboro,
S. c., $4 for light plant; Coronet, Fla,
L. A. S., $40; two lady friends of
Barlow, Fla, church, Sc for cottage;
Back Creek, N C., Y. P. G. IT,, $3.50
for school house; Chester, S. G., L.
M, S., $51.25 for cottage; Spartan
burg, S. c., S. for cottage; South Car
DINA Y. P. G. U. convention, $40 in
memory of Rev. J. P. Knox; Crowders
Greek, S. c., L. B. S., $3.50 for light
plant; Doraville, Ga, L. A. S., S. for
cottage; Pisgah, N. c., L. M. s., $3.50
for light plant; Richland, Tenn,
church, $11.66 for refreshments at the
zoo-$4.90 were used for refresh
ments and the remaining $6.76 were
placed in the general fund; Mrs. Dell
Wilson, Raphine, Va, ST.; Mrs. j. G.
Castles, Kerrville, Tenn, Soc for cot
tage; New Sterling, N. c., L. M. S.,
$3.50 for light plant; Ladies' society
of Boyce Memorial church, 81 fol-
cottage; Louisville, KY, L. A. S., third
quarterly installment to Orphanage
for 1917, So; Dry Greek, Ca, j. C. u
SIS toward support of Edna WiIkerson
for July, also Children's Day offering
of SIS for cottage; Rev. w. M. Hunter
Kannapolis, N. G., So benefit of Ernest
Hunter; Bethany, S. c., S. S., Child
ren's Day offering, S5; Vidette, Ga.
Sunshine Band, $40 for cottage; Hick-
DRY Grove, S. c., Ladies' society, $1.5C
for light plant; Kannapolis, N. c., L
A. S., $3.50; Mrs. w. ]. Ransom, Hunt
ersville, N. c., SIS; Rev. J. R. Ed.
wards, Fayetteville, Tenn, SIZE Wo-
mans Missionary society, Anderson
is. c., $40 for cottage; Ladies' society
Iva, S. G., So for cottage.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
ELKS DANCE

An elaborate dance was given in
the Jacket building by the Elks club,
Thursday evening Of last week. Han
dy's Imperial orchestra, of Memphis,
was engaged and the occasion was en-
joyed until a late hour in the night.
Refreshments were served at inter-
walls. Among the out-of-town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. John Ragland and
Misses Emma and Georgia Bond, of
Brownsville; Thomas Neil Simpson
and Miss Dorothy Hicks, of Dyers-
burg; Misses Lena Barfeld, jamie In
gram and Eleanor Taylor, of Mem
phis; Mrs. Alonza Klutts, of Ripley,
and Miss Flournoy, of Cairo.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
FROM A SOLDIER BOY

The following is letter from a
Covlngton boy, now in the service of
his country:
Il enlisted in Memphis on the after
noon of June % and at Z o'clock we
left for Jefferson Barracks, arriv-
ing there the next morning about $50.
There were four other fellows on the
train bound for the same place, and
they were feeling pretty gay when
we left but had quieted down a good
deal by the time we reached st. Louis.
We were met at the train by a SER
geant, who held us there until the
train from Chicago arrived, which was
about ten minutes later, and we then
marched up to the receiving barracks.
There were about four hundred from
Chicago, and lots of the fellows who
were already there came from "Chi",
as they called it, but there were also a
good many from other parts Of the
country
On reaching the barracks, the first
thing was bath, which some Of them
were sadly in need Of. Ordinarily we
would have been examined then, but,
owing to the large number of recruits,
it was two days before they got to us
again. We were then examined, vaci-
mated, inoeulated, sworn in and meas
ured up for uniforms. Great stress
is laid on shoes there, and they have
an expert who measures your foot and
gives you the shoe that fits. Some Of
the boys were insulted when he said
seven when they thought six was their
size, but they see the wisdom if it
now, as feet swell.
| stayed there about week, when
and thousand and eighty-four others
were loaded on a train consisting OF
fourteen sleepers and two baggage
cars and shipped to Ell Paso, where we
arrived three days later. Trucks met
us at the train and we were brought
to Ft. Bliss, where we were divided up
among the companies Of the Thirty
fourth infantry. That brought this
regiment up to war strength and they
Immediately began to drill and have
been at it ever since; but it is sure
getting results, for it is one of the
best drilled here.
There are all kinds Of rumors float
ing around and they have had us from
Alask to Panama, but we are still in
Ell Paso, and / might add that if we
don't get to go to France it will be
a mighty badly disappointed bunch Of
fellows. ~
This morning, General Roop, Rus
sian general who, with his staff, is
touring the United States, visited the
post and all the troops were turned
out in his honor. The 34th Inf. had
the honor of leading the parade and
if you should see the animated week
lyy as no doubt you will, you may see
me in the front rank Of the first band
After us came the Gath Inf, followed
by the signal corps, hospital corps
two regiments of field artillery, three
of cavalry and one of engineers, with
sprinkling of machine guns, motor
cycle corps, truck companies and sup
ply train. Over eleven thousand troops
passed in all, and they made quite an
impressive showing; but when you
stop to think of the millions that are
fighting today one begins to realize
what we are up against
It's a little bit rough here and some
things that must be done are unpleas.
ant, but just now it's the life and
expect before it's over we will all
have touch of it." M M
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
MEMPHIANs ASK EXEMPTION

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. o. With
nearly 80 per cent. of those called for
the first draft seeking exemptions on
various grounds, many resorting to
numerous subterfuges to encompass
this end, physical examiners here were
confronted Monday with one Of the
most fragrant cases of self-inhicted
injuries they have ever seen. A man
whose name the board withheld APP
peared before the examiners in answer
to the call with his left arm bandaged.
He claimed exemption on the grounds
Of having a loathsome disease. The
bandages were removed from his arm
and the flesh was found to be mass
of burns. The applicant for exemp-
ton then confessed that be had DELHI
erately burned himself with matches
in an effort to escape service. He
was denied a hearing.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
RANDOLPH NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Barton spent
Monday in Memphis.
Mrs. ]. H. House and son, Venn, are
spending this week with the formers
brother, Mr.. S. C. Graves.
Mr.. R. A. Templeton was business
visitor in Memphis Monday.
Mrs. c. T. Burt has gone on a visit
to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.
Hulett, at Meridian, Miss.
Mr.. D. E. Lollar suffered a very
painful accident one morning last
week, when he was chopping some
wood and a stick hit him in the eye.
Messrs. 7. A. Gross and C. r. Lock
EFT have purchased Ford cars.
Mrs. p. w. Harrison is visiting
friends here.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
POPULAR COUPLE Welded

Miss Pearl Willis, daughter of Mrs.
Mamie Willis, of Munford, and Mr..
Chester Mitchell, of Memphis, were
united in marriage Sunday at the
Methodist parsonage in Millington.
Mr.. OFT Trobaugh and Miss Grace
Willis attended the bride and groom.
The contracting parties will reside
in Memphis, where the groom is en-
ployed in the Offices Of the Shelby
Biscuit Co.
The bride is popular young lady,
having a large circle Of friends. The
groom is a well known young business
man Of Memphis. They are now at
home to their friends.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
Upton COUNTY DAY AT
THE EXPERIMENT STATION

Wednesday, August 10, viii be Tip
ton County Day at the Experiment
Station at Jackson. We should have
so Upton county farmers there that
day. Don't wait to be asked. Just
pick up and 90.
Wednesday, August Is.
GEORGE A. SANFORD,
Secretary.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09

Miss Nina Maley, who has been Wis
iting relatives in Memphis, returned
home Friday evening, accompanied by
Miss Lima Long, who is the formers
guest.
Messrs. T. o. Bond, and Adrian and
Gage Boyd will attend a dance in Rip
ley tonight.
Santiago, Chile, has 4O6,4s6 people.