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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-08
PISTOL BOUGHT FOR A
DUEL WITH CROCKETT

Wills Williams, special correspond
ent of the Nashville Banner, sends the
following from Austin, Tex, to that
paper under date Of January 20:
Readers of the unique and eventful
life Of Davy Crockett, accredited to
Davy himself, will recall that the oc-
casion Of his coming to Texas to cast
in his fortunes with the struggling
revolutionists for independence was
the outcome of a congressional race
in his native Tennessee. For several
terms Crockett had represented
West Tennessee district in the lower
house of congress, and for quite
while was a firm supporter of the ad
ministration of President Andrew
jackson. But differences arose be-
tween these two prominent Democrats,
both hailing from the same state, and
when the time came for Crockett to
make his last race he was opposed by
the Hon. Adam Huntsman, of Jack
son. Crockett boldly asserted that
President jackson and the strength of
his administration were behind Hunts
man. Crockett, in no wise daunted,
claimed that he himself was certain
of reelection, going so far as to pub
licly announce that in case of defeat
he would leave Tennessee forever. The
contest was one of the hottest and
most spectacular ever waged in the
Volunteer state, and resulted in Crock
ett's defeat by few hundred votes.
Crockett, despite the protests of
friends and supporters, adhered to his
declaration, made during the heat of
the campaign, and came to Texas. All
know the outcome of his adventure in
the Alamo.
"There is an incident in connection
with the contest which is not related
in the Crockett autobiography, but
concerning which ! have been told by
a grandson of Huntsman's, now re-
siding in Austin. ! refer to Mr.. T. H.
Williams, one of the leading mer-
chants of Texas. So strenuous and
rabid did the contest become that, at
one stage of it, a duel between the
rival candidates impended; but, for
it was averted. Huntsman
went so far as to purchase a pistol /
with which to fight, and this old wea-
pom is now in the possession Of Mr..
Williams. While he prizes it as
of those historic times, he is
nevertheless, willing to donate it to
he Tennessee Historical society for
is collection Of relics. Just here a
Iuery: Is there extant in Tennessee
my documentary evidence that would
brow light on this HuHtsman-C Crock
tt episode? Can anyone now living
ecall any facts concerning it?"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-08

Messrs. P. A. Aycock, of Munford,
and Frank Morrison, Of Atoka, were
visitors here Friday.
Mr.. L. f. Pinner, of Jonesboro, Ark,
arrived here Saturday morning on a
visit to relatives in this county.
DR.. A. B. Blaydes and Mr.. NJ. W.
Markham were visitors here from
Atoka Tuesday.
Messrs. J. R. and T. H. Taylor re-
turned Tuesday morning from Russell
vile, KY, where they went to buy
lot of stock
Mr.. Robert Johnson, of Fulton, Ky,
loss and damage claim agent Of the
Illinois Central railroad, was in the
city Saturday.
Mrs. w. G. Rea, of Martin, after
visit to her daughter, Mrs. W. K.
Richardson, returned to her home Sat
urday morning.
Mrs. M. E. Goodwin returned Mon
day night from two-week's visit to
relatives at Paducah and Otter Pond,
Kentucky.
Miss Julia Mooring, Of Written,
Ark, came over Sunday and has en-
tered the Byars-Hall high school. She
is boarding in the home Of Mrs. E. M.
Richardson.
Mr.. Clarence Roe, of Jackson, re-
turned home Saturday, after a visit
to his friend, Mr.. T. H. Taylor, and
others. Mr.. Roe was here looking
after business interests. He always
receives a hearty welcome back to
Covington, where he spent many
years Of his useful life.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-08
More Artistic Cemeteries.

Many of the large cemeteries the
country over have stopped the indi
vidual planting on graves. All work
is done in them by the cemetery assoc
citation. This tends to keep the Gene
teries more park-like and does away
with the scattered effect of present
planting methods. The old method
has sentiment about it that is hard
to break away from, but the restricted
planting makes a much prettier effect.
Leroy Cady.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-08
OFFICERS

J. H. FLIPPIN, President
A. P. SMITH, Vice Pres ALFRED BOYD, JR, Vice
E. L. WORRELL, Cashier
B, S. JAMESON, Assistant Cashier
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-08
NONRESIDENT NOTICE


Howard Carey, ct al, VS.. Frank Wo-
mack, ct al.
In the County Court Of Upton Coun-
ty, Tennessee, January, 1917,
Term.
! In tLis~cause, it appearing TO the
Court from the bill and amended bill
of compliments, which is sworn to,
that the defendants, Bernard Wo-
mack, Beulah E. Womack and Agnes
Womack, are non-residents of the
State Of Tennessee and are believed to
be residents of the State of South Car
DINA, it is, therefore, ordered by the
Court that said defendants, Bernard
Womack, Beulah E. Womack and
Agnes Womack, appear before the
Judge of the County Court of Upton
County, Tennessee, at the Courthouse
in Covington, Tennessee, on or be-
fore Monday, March 5, 1917, that be-
ing the first Monday in said month
and being the first day of the March.
1917, term of said Court, and make
defense to the bill and amended bill
filed therein against said defendants
and others in the above styled cause,
or said bill and amended bill will be
taken for confessed and the cause set
for hearing ex parte as to all of said
above mentioned defendants.
1t is further ordered by the Court
that copy of this order be published
for four consecutive weeks in the
Covington Leader, a newspaper pub
lished in said county.
This January "a, 1917.
A true copy-Attest:
G. P. SIMONTON,
jan25-4w Clerk.
SIMONTON & GWINN,
Solicitors for Commandments
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-08
Initiative MONKEYS.

1t is interesting to learn from ex-
periments on monkeys ut Il 700 that
they unlike dogs, eats, chickens ard
rats, but like human beings do seem
to be able to profit By observing one
another's behavior. In number of
cases one monkey would pull out
plug or tug at string after he had
seen a companion get food in this way,
but not before.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-08

A scald, burn or severe cut heals
slowly if neglected. The family that
keeps bottle of Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment on hand is always prepared for
such accidents. Price 25c, SOC and
$1.O0 per bottle. Sold by Alexander
Drug Co. adv.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-08

Postage stamps will ride safe" as
far as the mails will carry them if
slipped into two Sits in the letter pa
per one-lourth inch apart and just a
trifle longer than the stamps are wide.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-08
To The Banner:

To The Banner:
The Banner Of Monday mentions the
fact that the pistol bought by Adam
Huntsman to be used in a duel with
his congressional opponent. Davy
Crockett, has been offered to the Ten
nessee Historical society This race
for congress is spoken of as one of the
hottest and most spectacular ever
waged IN the Volunteer state.
/ thought it might interest some Of
the readers of the Banner to know
from original records, of the great
popularity of Davy Crockett at the
time of his first race for congress.
Even his opponent did not at all
doubt that he would be elected.
The writer has an old letter writ
ten by Archelaus M. Hughes, of Ores
den, Crockett's rival candidate for
congress. This letter is addressed to
Gen. William Martin, of Williamson
county, an uncle of "A. M. Hughes. He
says: Il was badly beaten for con-
gress by young Crockett. No man
could have beaten him at this time.
l knew it, but as I was first out
would not back down."
In his old letter the names of VIM.
E. Anderson of Nashville, VIM. H.
johnson of Dresden, Robert E. C.
Daugherty, H. H. Hunt, and others,
are spoken Of Familiarity.
LUCY HENDERSON HORTON.
Franklin. Tenn, Jan. 80.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-02-08
UneIe Eben.

"A lazy man" said Uncle Eben,
Sometimes has to work mighty hard
hustlin' fob excuses"
The Newark journal., 1917-10-04
MN WANTED

AS result OF the war there ia an
enormous demand in all lines of bust
ness. both public and private. 70
trained men and women. Leading
men OF the nation are unanimous il.
the opinion that it is a patriotic duty
Tor men who are not eligible for army
service to pursue business or techni.
cal training and At themselves for ser
vice elsewhere.
Young men who are not in the Sc.
fectfve draft, are wanted in business
positions provided they have the right
training. Little Rock and Arkansas
business men are begging now for
trained help; they need men-great
numbers of them-and must have
them. 1t is a splendid opportunity for
those who will train themselves in
bookkeeping, shorthand, and other
branches Of clerical work.
Mr.. George A. Mclean, President
OF Draughons Business College OF
Little Rock Ark, advises that the
usinano Tor ONCE help has trebled in
volume during the last three or four
months. and that in August alone,
nearly 200 positions were offered the
students of his school A very large
majority could not be filled as there
was not sufficient number of trained
students available. Mr. Mclean strong
iy urges business training and says
that wonderful opportunities are now
open to the young men and women
NJ Arkansas.
Those who are looking for an OPP
portunity and believe In the do II
now" spirit, should, by all means,
communicate with Mr.. Mclean and
earn his plan for assisting young peo-
pie to prepare for business life.
The Newark journal., 1917-10-04
To Prevent Deafness.

With view to making telephone
receiver transmit sounds more clearly
under varying conditions, a. special
earcap has been invented. which takes
the place of the regular earcap on the
receiver. In shape this device resem-
bles the part which it dtsplaces, says
Popular Mechanics Magazine, except
that there are several vents or indent-
ed channels which radiate from the
center of the cap TO the rim.
These allow the passage of air In
and out of the ear, even though the
receiver is pressed against it. The pur-
pose of this is to prevent indistinct or
conflicting sound waves striking the
ear drum. 1t is the claim of the in
ventor that this form of an earcap re-
lieves sensitive parts of the ear from
strain in using Il telephone and pre-
vents deafness and nervous disorders.
The Newark journal., 1917-10-04
Historical Research.

The pupils In one of the schools OF
Indianapolis are from time to time In
their history lesson providing their
teacher with answers to her questions
on the subjects under consideration
that are worthy of the distinctive
name of "howlers," term recently
adapted from Great Britain. Here are
some that she has recently added to
her collection:
Question-Who aided Columbus on
his voyages?
Answer-Patrick Henry of Virginia.
Question-What part did George
Washington play In the Revolutionary
war?
Answer-He played in the band.
Question-What were the relations
OF Capt. John Smith to the Indiansf
Answer-He was related TO the In
dams because he married Pocahontas.
The Newark journal., 1917-10-04
To Save the Towels.

kept discovering little holes in my
towels and had no idea how they got
there till l saw my husband wiping his
razor blade on them, says a CORE
spondent of the New York Sun. He
never cut through, but he was apt to
cut a thread in spite of his care, and
in the next washing the hole appeared.
l took some old towels, hemmed sew
eral small pieces about the size of a
handkerchief, sewed loop to the cor
ners, and keep one of them all the
time hanging on hook by the shaving
mirror. Since he began to use these
have found no more holes In the
towels.
The Newark journal., 1917-10-04
SENATOR'S SEARCH IN VAIN
Bankhead Seeks Barrel of Persimmon
Brandy Lost in Atlanta Fifty
Years Ago.

Has anybody seen anything of a keg
Of chewing tobacco and barrel of
persimmon brandy lost by United
States Senator Bankhead of Alabama
lie suspects Atlanta, but he isn't max
ing any definite charges He just
knows they are gone, says the Atlanta
Constitution.
He has been looking for them q
mighty long time-in fact, ever since
Sherman started on his march to At
lanta and the sea, and he renewed the
search the other day, when he was in
the city, but to no avail.
It seems that Senator Bankhead,
then a young captain in the Confeder-
ate army, had negro slave who was
a wonderful forager, but who finally
got into his head that he was the cap
tain of the company. So Captain Bank
head got a furlough and brought his
negro to Atlanta to barter or sell him.
Finding nobody who would buy, he
finally traded the negro to man
whose son is now prominent Atlanta
millionaire, the consideration being a
barrel of persimmon brandy and keg
of chewing tobacco.
He stored the barrel and the keg,
and when he came back to get them
they were gone.
The Newark journal., 1917-10-04
PROFIT BY THIS
Don't Waste Another Day

Don't Waste Another Day
When you are worried by backache
By lameness and bladder disord-
ers-
Don't experiment with an untried
medicine.
Do as thousands of people are
doing.
Use Doan's Kidney Pills.
Read this Newport residents ex-
perience:
Mrs. NJ. Porter. 416 Hazel ST.,
Newport, Ark, says: II had con-
slant ache in the small of my back.
STOPPING or lifting made me suffer
intensely and felt languid and worn
out most of the time. My kidneys
didn't act as they should. I got box
of Doan's Kidney Pills and they
freed me of my ailments
Price soc at all dealers. Don't
ply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Porter had. Foster ilburn Co,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N Y.
The Newark journal., 1917-10-04
WISE AND OTHERWISE

You can't tell which way a
train has gone by its track.
Some men consider an esInee
of graft worth more than
pound of honesty.
She is a wise woman who has
her way while her husband be-
lieves he IS boss.
Don't think too much of your
own methods. Other people
may be right about them.
When a man shows Il Chris
tan spirit in an argument things
are cotsing his way.
Some men are born great and
others roll up their trousers and
wade right into greatness.
Don't think because a word to
the wise Is sufficient that people
will be eager to speak to you.
A woman's words are the milk
and her meaning is the cream
that slowly comes to the sur
face.
The Newark journal., 1917-10-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
U. S. LAND OFFICE

Little Rock, Ark, Sept IA, 1917
Notice is hereby given that Henry
l. Martin, Salado, Arkansas, who on
October 10, 1910, made homestead
application No. 06624, for Southeast
quarter of the Northwest quarter
and Northeast quarter of the South.
west quarter, Section Is, Township
IL North, Range, West, 18th prin.
cipal meridian, has filed notice of his
intention to make five year proof tc
establish claim to land above des-
cribed before the Probate Clerk at
Batesville, Ark, on the 23rd day OF
October, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Jackson Edwards of Rosie, Ark.
Jack Garrett, Of Rosie, Ark.
]. s. Boyles, of Rosie, Ark.
Geo. w. Wyatt of Rosie, Ark.
JN0. w. ALLEN.
Register
The Newark journal., 1917-10-04
Game Mexico.

Mexico cannot be said to offer q
field for hunters of big game, and tht
term, "a sportsman's paradise, which
is sometimes applied to it, is an e.
aggeration. Among animals may be
enumerated the peccaries or javelines,
deer, rabbits, hares. The reptiles in
clude alligators. turtles and iguanas
Whales, seals and sea lions are en-
eountered on the Pacific coast.-New
York Telegram.
The Newark journal., 1917-10-04
Baked Bananas.

Take strips from bananas and brush
the tops with melted butter, add one
half cupful of water In the pan in
which they are to be baked. Bake for
% minutes in moderate oven.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-08-10
Community WELFARE CLUB ORGANIZED
IN kIMBALI

Mrs. l. IL. Gray, the Special
Agent Of Home Economics, West
Virginia Department of Agricul
ture was in kimball Tuesday.
August 18th and gaze a splendid
demonstration OF her work.
There we're twenty-five women
present TO witness the demon
stration at the District High
School Building. We had the
use OF the Domestic Science
Room and equipment. IOquarts
of corn and beans we're canned
by the Cold Pack Method. The
Work was done in a most capable
and interesting manner. A Com
munity Welfare Club was orga-
nized with the following officers
Mrs. Mary Waller. Pre- ident
Mrs. Sadie Brown, 1st-V Pres.
Mrs. Henry Richards, 2ndV Pres
Mrs. Harriet Hall. Ord V-Pres
Mrs. Henry Craven, 4th WIRES
Mrs. Lily Shell, Secretary.
Mrs. Lucinda White, Treasurer
The women OF the community
are actively interested in the
work and will be glad u have
Mrs. Gray come TO Us again.
Sue made a splendid impression
Tor herself and her work.
Mrs. K. II. Johnson
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-08-10

point they will 20 on what is
known as Crane Creek and SO
on, until all important points
have been thoroughly worked
ard the the knowledge efficiently
disseminated.
This work beng carried on
under the imHeu.ate superb
sion Of Prof. Sims and Mrs. GRAY
means much To each community
and gives the assurance tia;
there Will be hundreds and hun
dreds OF jars and cans Of fruit
preserved tins winter which
would not have otherwise been
canned, all Of which means the
practical method of meeting the
high cost OF living. This Is a
practical proposition and is reach
lng Us where we need t. be
reached, viz: i'm the economy of
our HOME LIFE.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-08-10
PROF. R. P. SIMS AND
MRS. LILLIAN B. GRAY
Special Agents for the W. Va. De.
partment of Agriculture Doing
Good Work in..McDoweII
and Mercer Cos

Prof. Il. p. Sims. principal Of
the Bluefield Colored Institute
and special agent for the DE
partment of Agriculture of this
state and Mrs. Lillian Bagnall
Gray, special agent in home eco
Monies fer the same department
are evidently naking great
strides in their work in the two
counties If all reports are true
and they come from unquestion
able sources. They having a
dopted a plan of cooperation with
each other and a splendid articu-
lation among the different com
munities. Prof. Sims precedes
Mrs. Gray and provides for the
classes in the different towns
and cities to be instructed and
Mrs. Gray follows him a day
subsequent and gives the dem
onstration. Just now they are
working on the canning propo-
sltion. This is being done on
the account Of the fact that it is
seasonable and they are stimu-
lating the spirit of canning fruits
and vegetables in every town
they strike. Later on, the work
will take on a new form and deal
with that part of home economics
which is current and urgent. On
last Saturday at the 3luefield
Colored Institute, Mrs. GRAY
conducted a canning demon-
stration TO class OF more than
forty women in Blue6eld and
Mercer county. On Sunday fol-
lowing she appeared in Gary and
organized the clubs there and on
Monday conducted a demon
stration process TO more than
thirty women. On Tuesday she
did likewise at Kim ball 70 class
of more than thirty. Wednes.
day and Thursday she and Prof
Sims appeared at Davy, where
the gardening Judging contest
was on and successfully demon
strated the art Of canning ard
conserving TO every colored wo-
man in that community.
Commissioner Jas. II. Stewart
Is causing a cannery u be in.
stalled At the Il. T.. /. which will
serve that whole community.
Later on about the LIST Of Sept.
II will be moved To Winding Gulf
where ell the works there will be
similarly served. From that
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-08-10
The Hamlin Pharmacy
a Great Compliment
to the Increasing
Greatness and
Popularity Of
BluefieId

Eiuefcid coine- forward with an inuo-
WALTON 100 the torn of brand nov. up
t"-'iatr Pharmaceutical Emporium oI~r-
atci by Dr J.. llainiin. popularity KNOW
- iiamiin'- l'hafma'y. 1hrr- ART -ev-
crai Iea;urs-- about tins newly csrat,,i
'~t .i,.i-.iinrDt ahI,h u.u-- fis4.---arlly al
trart TIE Pui'iic and Ii- patronage. The
hr-t, ""d PERHAPS tiir most unroftan
b. the iact that Dr. ilanlIn D. a register
ei lharfnAcI-t Of splendid reputation and
gives -I"clal attention o. tiic accurate
compromising oi Prescriptions. Tins i-
satisfaction t. know that the prescription
gwen by your doctor viii to- hlled A.
gwen and not 10y gus-~ work
Another pleasing feature Of ~ tie at
tractive and ris-lern line OF fresh drugs.
.at'--t designs IN toil-t ARTICLES, rubber
gVTi-, polite stationary. classy cigars,
paiat4ble candics All a pleasing variety
81 -Oit drinks at their i~.autiiully equipped
-D'ia fountain. The design Of the store
deserve -I~cIal mention. IL D. not over
bur'iens-i with hee,ile-- inrnItnre. bu
just enough o. ut a on ia line line- OF
beautiful simplicity IL las about u a
r''-tiui soothing ar, ESPECIALLY attractive
4 ladie- and gentlemen Who desire 70
drop in on bot Afternoons T. Up soda
over current events
Another Iiia-e Of ~hat D. destined T.
I'D in popularity u iiAmlin'- Pharmacy
- tie lat. that the new theatre under
er..-.i~'s. adjscent o. Tie Pharmacy by
tie Mat people D. PREPARING % Oiirr u
the Negro puiaic Of Blueheld equally
comfortable accommodation that u doe
o. tie whites. all 81 winch means tia,
there vii De- clean. respectable, vel
lighted, orderly section Of That theatre
allotted o. tile Negro theatre goer- ol
~hich ci4-- l;lueiield iOat- Of .lnite =
numicr. Tickets viii in all prOhainlit,
i,e GOA safe Tor al inI,,rtaut engagements
"a tiI- Pharmacy ami q will natural,
i,ec,a.e Haven OF Retreat for the tire.
AMI ~Orn iet~eeu att cla-- AMI viii
furnish PERMANENT from l~~if /, a..
alter TIE tiieatre class Nfio lam usni..
dI-cu-- ~ uerit- oi Mats high cIa--
productions. IL al De ,orth one.
ehile o. drop in AMI give tie Ilamiin'
lharmsey uir 'nce-.s~r ~ilen ~ Zine
Hrld. 10 81 a credit o. the men Nl,o %.
erate o.. anil AI-c o. tie town in Which 4
o. -ituatel. in iact. tie lIamIn Thar.
may - a great compliment o. the I'D
cre~-ing xre4tnr-- ADD popularity %.
tie city Oi BlueDeid ~hi-b - tie gnte.
~ay city o. TIE great industrial -ect,onl
oi tie state OF Wet virginia.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-08-10
Card Of Thanks.

Mrs. and Mrs. q. W. Bruce
take this method Of thanking ali
Of the people, both white and
colOred, from everywhere for
their acts of kindness, express
siOns Of sympathy and respect
shown TO the family in the pass
ing OF their son Louis Il. whose
death was chronicled lAst week.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-08-10

Mr.. ~. g. McCoy. oi Northfork. ubo
attended tie Grand l..-Iye 81 X. Of T..
in Huntington, e1tch,ie,l hi- trip o. Co
iunbu-, OHIO, where be- VA the quest
81 his uncle, Mr.. Richard Stewart. Who
= Depaty >hera Of Franklin County.
ONO. lie returned Wednesday morning
Of tins week. His vile - attending
Prart University. Brooklyn. ". Z.