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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
STORM VISITS Upton AND
SHELBY FRIDAY NIGHT
Various Portions of Our County Are
Visited by Severe StOrm-TOrnadO
Hits kerrville and MillingtOn.

Messrs C. f. Yancey and V. W.
Pennel, of the Poplar Grove neigh
borhood, were visitors here Saturday.
The former reported that the storm
which wrought so much havoc in and
about Kerrville Friday night was also
quite severe in and about Munford,
doing considerable damage to orchard
and shade trees The storm came
from the west and blew gale for
quite a while, doing more or less dam
age to shade and fruit trees in var
ious other parts of the county, nota-
bly, in the Clopton, Brighton, Holly
Grove, Liberty and Mt Carmel vicin-
tiles.
At the ]. f. Miller place, three
miles south of here, two Outhouses
were wrecked by falling trees, and a
horse belonging to VIM. Randolph, at
Mt. Carmel, was killed by a falling
tree.
The wind blew down barn and
number of shade and fruit trees on
the U. F, and J. F. Wylie places, at
old Bloomington.
The smokestack Of the Upton Cot
ton Mills was blown down and the
mill had to shut down for few days
on that account.
In some parts Of the county the
rainfall was veIy great and more or
less damage was done crops and some
bridges were washed away by the
flood. The rainfall in Covington on
the night preceding the wind storm
was one and a half inches,
Lightning struck the house of DR..
H. B. Harrison at Gilt Edge, but the
only damage sustained was the tear
ing away of small portion of the
cornice.
Lightning struck tree in the yard
Of Mr.. L. A. Whitson, near Liberty,
and his son, Murray, was slightly
shocked.
At Simonton's Store, the silo be-
longing to Mr.. w. P. Simonton was
blown down and considerable damage
was done to trees.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
ANOTHER GOOD WOMAN is
CALLED TO HER REWARD

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Larimore)
Mcbride was born near Brighton on
August go, 1886, was married January
2S, 1857, to VIM. White Mcbride, who
died April II, 1895, and died on June
s. 1917, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. w. 7. Mccormick, on Maple
street in this city.
The funeral services were held at
Mrs. McCormick's home at 1880
o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted
by Elder G. H. Cayce, pastor Of the
Martin Primitive Baptist church, as
sisted by Rev. r. P. Walker, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church Of
this city, after which the remains
were taken to Shiloh church and IN
tered in the graveyard there by the
side of her husband and other MEM
beers of her family
Mrs. Mcbride sustained fall six
wears before her death and had been
an invalid since that time, suffering
much as a result. Death had no fears
for her and she had often been heard
to express her readiness for the sum-
mons when it came. She had been a
member of the Primitive Baptist
church for more than 20 years and
was an estimable Christian woman
and splendid character, greatly be-
loved by large circle of friends.
Mrs. Mcbride is survived by four
sons, Messrs. R. K, w. L., c. o. and
Egbert Mcbride, and by two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. w. T. Mccormick and Mrs.
N. r. Newman.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
EXEMPLARY LIFE DRAWS
TO A SUDDEN CLOSE

Mrs. Eliza Christine (Roane) Pull
len was born in Upton county Novem-
Der 80, 1845. She was married to Mr..
]. B. Pullen, of this county, in Octo-
Der, 1865, to which union seven child
ren--fve sons and two daughters
were born. OF these children only two
are left surviving-M essrs. J. r. and
T. B. Pullen, and her husband, aged
10 years, who has for years been an
invalind. She was sister of the
late DR.. T. w. Roarie.
Mrs. Pullen was taken suddenly i'll
at her home just west of the city at
Ais o'clock Monday morning and
called to one of her sons, who had a
doctor at her bedside in very few
minutes, but she breathed her last be-
fore his arrival, her sudden death be-
ing due to heart trouble.
The funeral services were held at
Clopton church Tuesday morning, con-
Quoted by Rev. R. A. Wood, the pas
tor, after which the remains were laid
to rest beside her relatives there. Mrs.
Pullen had been a member Of the
above congregation during the great
er part of her long and useful life Of
" years, She was lovely Christian
character, noted for her exemplary
life, consistent member Of the
church, loved by all who knew her and
her sudden passing away is universal
ly regretted by her numerous friends
wherever she was known and the
deepest sympathy is felt for the be-
reaved family.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
Upton NOTES

A tornado struck the vicinity of
Upton last Friday night about 11:20
o'clock and did much damage to build
ings, orchards and forest timber. A
tenanthouse on Mr.. A. T. Smiths
farm, occupied by Mr.. Horff, was
badly damaged but not blown entirely
down. Mr., O. F. Rhodes barn was
blown down. At the time there were
two horses, a surrey and q buggy UNI
der the barn. One Of the animals
was seriously injured and both the
surrey and buggy were demolished.
The barn on Miss Amanda Thomp-
sons farm was blown down. Mr.. M.
]. Sullivan's dwelling, barn and
smokehouse, on Mrs. John Simonton's
farm, sustained some damage. Both
the dwelling and the barn were partly
unroofed, the smokehouse was blown
off the blocks. On the last named
place there are about 40 acres Of
timbered land. 1t would not be ex-
aggerating to say there are 300 or
more trees blown down on this 40
acres. Considering the value Of the
timber lost and the damage to the
land by the large trees being blown
up by the roots, which will dot the
place for years with clay mounds, 1t
would be very conservative estimate
to say the damage would reach 81 500.
A large new barn on the old home
stead of the late Capt. Alex MerrelI
was total wreck. The smokehouse of
Mr.. Jess Seltser, on Mrs. Moore's
farm, was blown down and his meat
blown into the field. The barn and
dwelling of Mr.. Albert Rhodes, on Mr..
Boss Smiths farm, was considerably
damaged. Dock Ralph's residence, on
the Fleming place, was somewhat
damaged. The only damage done to
Upton was the smashing Of two win
dows by the wind, the rain blowing in
and causing some damage to house
furnishings
Mr.. r. L. Hills and family went
last Sunday in their car to Memphis
and spent the day taking in the won
ders Of the zoo. They were accom-
panied by Mrs. Hills sister, Mrs.
Daniels, and her triplets and baby
boy, and Mrs. Adela Adams.
Mr.. L. A. Hill IS very Ill from an
attack of typhoid pneumonia.
Mr.. A. B. Clements has sold his
stock of merchandise to Mr.. j. P.
Mabrey, of Durant, Miss.
Mr.. N. E. Mathews, the depot agent,
and family leave Tuesday night for
a few days visit in Mississippi.
The Christian Endeavor society will
have an ice cream supper at Bethel
schooIhouse on Friday night, June %.
The proceeds viii be applied TO the
benefit Of the church. Everybody is
cordially invited and promised a nice
time.
One day last week, Mr.. E. G. Smith
had the misfortune TO get his finger
next to the index finger SO badly
smashed in a pea thresher that it was
necessary to have it amputatsd.
THREE-EICHTHS.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
NOMINATION FOR JUDGE
AND ATTORNEY GENERAL
Hon. X. B. Baptist Declared Nominee
for First Named and Hon. w. X.
Alternately for Latter Position.

The Democratic Judicial Executive
committee of the Sixteenth Judicial
circuit of Tennessee, Of which Hon.
VIM. M. Simonton of Covington is
chairman, met at the courthouse in
Covington at / o'clock Saturday after
noon and declared Judge Richard B.
Baptist of Covington the Democratic
nominee for judge of the Sixteenth
Judicial circuit and Hon. w. X. Aber-
nathy Of Selmer, Tenn, the Democrat
ic nominee for attorney general. No
other candidates qualified within the
time prescribed by the committee,
merited compliment to the nominees.
Judge Baptist is a native of Upton
county, son of the late Col. N. w.
Baptist, who served for six years as
chairman of the Tennessee railroad
commission, and was for years lead
ing lawyer Of Covington and West
Tennessee. He is very learned and
able lawyer, man of the highest
Christian character, affable and cour-
teous, and will be an ornament to the
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
THE LINCOLN CHAUTAUQUA
PROVES TO BE BIG SUCCESS
One of the Best Programs Ever Given
Here Being Carried 0ut-Splendid
Features for Friday Sessions.

The Earl Nipple Orchestra Co.
opened the Lincoln Chautauqua in
Covington Saturday afternoon, June
8, with a pleasing program. Mr.. Hip
pie is especially good on the xylo-
phone and his company gave him
able support.
In the evening, the audience was
held for an hour by DR.. Holt, editor
Of the Independent Magazine. His
theme was in the interest of the Peace
league, of which VIM, H. Taft is pres
ident. He made clear the position the
United States holds in this world
struggle we are now engaged in,
Sunday afternoons entertainment,
which was free to all, consisted of
songs and instrumental numbers by
Vierra's Royal Hawaiian Singers. The
songs in their native tongue were
quite unique and pleasing.
DR.. Garfield, of Center University,
Danville, KY, gave a 80 minutes adj
dress, which was very instructive,
along the lines of progress Of civil
iZation.
Albert and Martha Gale closed the
program with correct Interpretation
of the Indian in song and story, given
in gorgeous handmade costumes.
Mondays program for the after
noon was very good The Chicago
Male Quartet contributed splendid
numbers and Miss Maude Willis gave
a reading, "The Fortune Hunter,
which held the audiences undivided
attention. BY her magnetism and
charming manner Miss Willis en-
deared herself to Covington's chau-
tauqua patrons.
Senator John w. Kern gave SPLEEN
did address in the evening, urging
all true Americans to show their pa
triotism by standing back Of Presi-
dent Wilson.
Tuesday afternoon the Schroeder
Quintet gave program OF violin,
cello, instrumental and vocal numbers,
which proved beyond measure that
each one Of this company is splendid
artist in their particular line.
DR.. Robert Shepherd pleased an APP
preciative audience with a lecture on
physical education which means so
much to us just nowin the world con-
fiict. In the evening the Schroeder
Quintet gave program in colonial
costume.
The fifth day program was featured
by the concerts in afternoon and even
ing Of Ellis Brooks and his famous
Chicago band. DR.. E. L. Eaton, fol-
lowing the band concert in the after
noon, delivered an interesting lecture
and in the evenig he gave an interlude
address in connection with the concert.
Today's program will consist Of a
breezy entertainment for the children,
a lively half hour with the Emerson
Winters Co., and an address by Mrs.
A. G. Zehner on American Ideals"
In the evening, under direction Of
Miss Dora Miller, the young people OF
the community will present pageant,
America, Yesterday and Today.
On Friday, the seventh and last day
Of the chautauqua, DR.. Lincoln Nc
Cornell will deliver two lectures OF
vital interest to the public in the af-
ternoon and evening. Also, the Amer
lean Opera Quartet will give an artis-
tic program on each occasion during
the day. The last day will, perhaps,
prove to be the most interesting pro-
gram of the entire week.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
RECTTALS

In the parlors of Mrs. N. G. Browns
home Thursday evening, June 7, about
80 guests enjoyed an elaborate pro-
gram rendered by her pupils and those
of Miss Mattilou Brown. Interspersed
between effective solos, were attrac-
tive duets, trios, quartets and duos.
Special mention was made Of Miss
Flossie Coclnill, who, after only three
years. study, beautifully interpreted
Nolley's EIegie. She received the
First Honor prize in Miss Browns
class. Others receiving prizes were
Catherine Smith, Mamie Girdner,
Sarah Maley, Mary Wilson, Lottie N.
Stevens and jamie Laura MeIlwain.
The guests were very enthusiastic
in praise Of the work Of this talented
class who reflect great credit on their
teachers.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
hours in passing.

hours IN passing.
The union of the Blue ana Gray was
typified by a float at the end of the
line, drawn by six mules, on which
rode girls dressed in white, represent
ing various northern and southern
states, and two figures, one represent
ing Gen. Lee and the other Gen.
Grant, who stood with clasped hands.
President Wilson was on the re-
viewing stand more than two hours
and in spite of the heavy shower that
came up toward the end, he stayed
until the last man had passed by.
Most of the time he was on his feet
with his hat in his hand acknowledge
inc greetings. Some Of the old sol
diers insisted on shaking hands with
the president as the parade moved by.
"Well 60 to France or anywhere
you want to send u.s., cried one party
of veterans. Another company shout
ed:
"Call on US if the boys can't do it."
A sign that attracted the attention Of
the president read in letters two feet
high, Damn a man who amt for his
country, right or wrong" 1t was car
ried by North Carolina veterans
One enthusiastic old man in gray
yelled as loudly as he could, ito hell
with Germany" The president only
smiled.
A resolution by M. M. Buford Of
South Carolina, indorsing the bill of
Representative Tillman of Arkansas
to refund to the southern states che
cotton tax collected at the close Of
the war, was unanimously adopted, as
was one protesting against state
ments that the South went to war for
the same cause for which the Teutonic
powers are defying the world. The
convention went on record with an
emphatic declaration that any such
statements are slanderous and calls
on "the men of the North, who were
their antagonists, to help them to re-
flute such charges.
Tulsa, Okla, extended the invita-
tion for the 1918 meeting. st. Louis
also extended an invitation through
kilograms from the mayor and com
mercial organizations, but Tulsa was
selected by unanimous vote.
The veterans pledged their support
to President Wilson and the country
in a resolution introduced by Samuel
w. Williams, former attorney general
of Virginia, ION the unsullied honor
and word of true Confederate sol
diers".
Secretary of the Navy Daniels en-
tertained Gen. Harrison and the corps
and division commanders at dinner to-
night aboard the presidential yacht,
'Mayfiower".
One of the Union veterans who
took part in the parade and welcome
today to the Dixie soldiers was Lieut..
George Carr Round, who was appoint
ed signal officer by President Lincoln
and near the close of the war received |
a commission in the heavy artillery.
He was in charge of the signal sta
tion on the dome of the capitol at |
Raleigh, N. CT, when news came of |
Johnston's surrender, and he imme-
diately flashed the message, peace
on earth, good will toward men,. He
is now living at Manassas, Va, and Is
a leading spirit in the reunions of the
Blue and Gray.
Receptions and balls tonight !
brought the Twenty-Seventh Annual |
reunion to an end. The larger part !
Of the veterans will go to Gettysburg |
battlefield tomorrow, where a statue
to the Virginia soldiers will be UNI
yelled.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
SLACKERS CAUGHT

The names Of several young men
have been reported to the municipal
and county officials for failing to reg
lister on national registration day.
Unless these parties give lawful ex-
cuse for not registering they will be
punished according to law and then
duly registered. Sheriff B. E. White
was earnestly at work on the matter
Wednesday and it is expected that
several arrests will be made.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
JUDGE sTEPHENsoN's COURT

White Divorce Cases-Manda Fin
ley VS.. Thomas Finley, decree for di-
vorce and maiden name; Bessie Lem
monds VS.. Walter Lemmonds, decree
for divorce, alimony and custody of
two children.
Juvenile Court Cases-State of Ten
nessee VS.. James Jackson, assault and
battery, defendant paroled in custody
of his father, Andrew Jackson, with
orders to report every two years to
Probation Officer w. 0. Menefee.
General Cases-Wm. Clegg, ct al,
VS.. Allen Dowdy, ct ar, decree for
sale Of land for partition.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
RAPIST BOUND OVER

Dutch White, white man, charged
with assault and battery and attempt
to commit rape on the person of a
colored woman named Lena Upchurch
in the 4th district near Gilt Edge on
May 26, was tried before Esq. Lau-
derdale Richardson Tuesday. White
was unable to give the required bond
of $500 and was returned to Jail,
where he has been languishing since
committing the horrible crime, the de-
tails Of which are unfit for publica-
tion.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
A CONDITION THAT SHOULD
BE REMEDIED AT ONCE

A frequent traveller over the Bristol
to Memphis highway, which touches
q corner of Upton county from Keel
ing to Mason, distance Of four miles,
tells us that that highway is almost
impossible to automobiles and other
motor propelled vehicles on account
of five or six mudholes that have been
in this road the entire spring and thus
far into the summer.
1t certainly doesn't speak well for
Upton county 10 have one Of its lead
ing highways ii that condition, es-
pecially at this seal bn Of the year,
and it Is certain to cause rnfavorable
criticism from those who have to pass
over it, and as travellers often get
stuck in these holes. The contractors
should get busy and remedy these con-
ditions ct once.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
EPWORTH LEAGUERS WILL
ATTEND FULTON MEETING

Mr.. E. Harper Brown, one of the
most active members of the Epworth
League Of the First Methodist church,
presided at the regular Sunday even
ing meeting and delivered, in his
pleasing, characteristic manner, an
address on a religious subject exceed
ingly interesting to those present.
This organization Of young people is
becoming one Of the strongest de-
partments Of the church and IS stead
lily increasing with additional menu
bers within specified age limits, under
the rules Of the league.
Next week delegation numbering
Is Of its membership viii attend the
annual league conference to be held
in Fulton, Ky. Rev. Robt. A. Clark,
who is now spending vacation in
New York City is president Of all
the leagues Of the Memphis confer
ence and win return in time to preside
at the league conference In Fulton.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Robert B. Hadley and Oracle B.
Bell, Robert B. Davie and Velma s.
Rhodes, Warner Fleming and Nora
Rice, Willie Williamson and Clara
Reynolds, Jesse Nelson and Estella
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14

Mrs. N. P. Barksdale and grand
children. Warren Fountain and Fer
rell and Mrs. Mary McAfee, Of Mem
phis, came up Friday evening on q
visit to the formers daughter, Mrs.
A. P. Smith.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14

The big bridge across Hatchie river
Just west Of Riaito Is bringing US q
nice business from far into lauder
dale county and we want 10 thank
our friends and customera from that
section, and elsewhere. for sueh
liberal share Of their trade. Supply
Company.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14

An man Is the inventor Of
an alarm 70 shR when vapor Is Leak
ing from gaaoiine PIPES II garages.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14

Miss Eunice Cox, Of the lit. Car
mel vicinity, Is suffering from an at
tsck Of appendicitis.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-06-14

Alaska supplies the world with
$50. 600 200 worth Of salmon annually.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-05-10
Sunday School Lesson
COMMENTS BY REV. ERNEST BOuRNER ALLEN D. D.,
Washington Congregational Church
Marion Sunday School, Toledo, Ohio

SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES MAY I3
Lesson Title: Jesus the True
Vine"
Lesson Text: John l5:1-l6. Mem
oriZe vSs Z. 3.
Golden Text: Il am the vine, We
are the branches" John 1855.
|. The Vine.
The grape was regarded as the king
of fruits in Palestine. The vine grew
iuN,triautly and produced abundantly.
was Il familiar object to those whom
Jesus WAS addressing. The figure of
;bc vine in illustrating the relation
between Jesus and his disciples is one
at the simplest aud most significant in
the Scriptures. At every point we are
met Ivy clear applications of the par
a'le. No man can have true and
!nlifuI life without il close relation
ship with eJSus Christ. His life in
;i'ag relationship will be purged and
made fruitful. Upon the continuance
~ FhiS close relationship the success
nf our christian life depends. If n
l'ihh N'tS nui illilc III lnTlSl ne VIII
soon wither up and his life will count
70" little.
/ II. The Tests of Discipleship.
There are other tests of dscipleship
beside the one Jesus mentions in the
SIN verso. Yet we must not. indeed
wr cannot, escape thiso ne: Herein
Is my Father giorificd that ye bear
much fruit; SO shall ye be my dis
cipes." 1t was intended that the
Christian life should be fruitful life.
1t ought to produce joy, peace, power,
efficiency, helpfulness, and all of those
traits which are bound up in the word
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-05-10

character. Men have il fight to look
ut the life or Il Christian man and eX-
pect that it will be different from
others. A fruitless christian is an
anomaly. Apart from Christ we can
do nothing" Often ought we to pray
as Dr. JOwett eXclaimS: Save me
from the follieS of IL fatal independ-
ence."
Every Christian should be am
bilious TO be Il live branch and not
Il dead one. Formal connection with
the Church is not enough. Vital con-
neCtion with Christ is essential. The
ness on Gods part. DR.. Mark Guy
PenrSc has this to say about fruitful
ness through kindness: people talk
rs If the blessed Master only got fruit
out OF us with prunin iinife-al-
ways Standin' over us. an Il cuttin'
here an a-lOppin' there. Why. bless
His name, sunshine and showers, and
the gentle south winds have deal
more to do with ii bunch of grapes
than prunin knives have. The dear
Lord a-Standin' over us with all his
Kindness and care-why. he is train
in the branches. and is watchin' over
us. and his gentlcueSS and lovin' care
have ii deal more to do with the fruit
than the knife has
i'll. The Sources OF JOY.
Jesus clearly says that He desires
His own joy TO be in the hearts of the
disciples. Then He adds the suggcs-
tive verse THAT your joy may be
made full" Fullncss of joy is some
thing which everyone may honorably
desire. What is the worlds greatest
source Of jo? What is your own sure
source of Joy? Is it something per-
manent or temporal? Does it depend