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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
FROM BURLISON

Mrs. S. J. Lawrence has been stay
ing first with Mrs. H. A. Fleming,
whose son, Paul, left on June g.
and then with her widowed daughter,
Mrs. S. A. Dobson, whose eldest
son left on July 8, and shortly an
other grandson, Clarence Fleming,
will leave. What memories do these
partings bring back to her, as they do
to many other aged ladies in this
glorious Southland! AS a young girl
she saw her brothers go forth to fight
for their beloved South, some never
to return, one crippled for life, and
some lived and helped to rebuild the
South and make a garden spot on
earth--and so will it be with the
boys now going forth to fight, not
alone for their country, but for the
freedom of the world.
Mingling amongst the boys, you
could find that heroism that tells
of the sacrifices that they are will
ling to make, and of the grief Of those
left behind. Mrs. S. F. Luttrell, who
arose from sick bed, so that she
could have the last look and kiss
from her boy, Dave. And Dave, al
though his heart was breaking, was
cheerful, hoping that this would
make it easier for his mother, Car
rett Dobson was another one. John
S. Robinson left his mother sick in
bed. There were none from his home
to see him leave, but he spread sun
shine around him, cheering his COM
rades who were leaving, and sympa-
thizing with mothers and relatives
of the boys who were leaving.
There was much grief amongst the
crowd, but one could see that amidst
all this grief there was little self
ishness shown-boys tried to cheer
up their mothers, hiding their own
grief. Mothers blessing their sons.
Looking at this scene on Monday
foretAlls the victory Of the United
States and their allies, freedom for
the world won, and the return Of
most of the dear boys home to their
loved ones.
God bless them all-mothers, faith
ers. wives, sisters, sweethearts and
brothers, and the dear boys them
selves.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
OLDEN DAYS NOT ALL CLOVER,
:. AS 81 PRICES INDICATE

Memphians who protest against
the present-day high cost of living
should seek consolation in the cita-
ton of prices of half century ago.
A bill of sale drawn in 1867 by
Joseph A. Gronauer, 334 Main stree,
for groceries, wines, liquors, cigars.
tobacco, nails and rope quote prices
that today would cause even the
most chastened householder to throw
up his hands and shrek robbery"
Suger, that now sells at 3 cents a
pound, is quoted at 10 cents on the
bill. Flour, that at present is re-
failing at $12 a barrel, cost $40 in
1867. Rice, that can be purchased
today at from 10 to IL cents pound,
brought Is cents then. Rio coffee,
selling today at Is cents, is quoted
at 80 cents a pound.
But there is another quotation
and here the book-keeper switches
to the other whiskey, S.
a gallon Memphis Scimitar.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
doses OF Black-D rsughG"

doses OF Black raughG"
Seventy yesrs Of successful use kss
made Thsdford's Black-Draught =
standard. household remedy. Every
member. Of every family. at times.
need the help that Black-Draught can
give In cleansing the system and r..
lleving the troubles that come from
constipation. indigestion. lazy liver.
etc You cannot keep we'll unless your
stomach. liver and bowels are n good
working order. Keep them that way,
Try Blaok-Drausht. It acts promptly.
gently and in = natural way II ycu
feel sluggish. take q dose tonight
You viii feel fresh tomorrow, Prizes
CSC . package one cent q dose
An drugEista IM
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
A TRIBUTE TO MUNFoRD

Amt never been to Munford, boys
Down there in Tennessee?
Say, if you amt, you oughter go,
For she's some burg, believe me!
She's off the railroad a mile or two,
But some town, let me say.
Now, make a visit there, my friends,
And, sure, you'll wanter stay,
The people there are just so fine;
You'll never want to part,
They'll greet you with a hand that's
glad
And a great, big open heart.
And when your sojourn's at an end,
You kind O. heave a sigh
they've been so good to you
You hate to say goodbye.
And, oh, the pretty girls are there
l never saw their beat
Just after Sunday preachin's DER,
And they march up the street,
By George, it makes your heart go
mad
With alterations spell
To see them in their beauty toys
And each beauty belle.
There's heaps of little towns Down
South"
But / can't ever give in
To say, there's anywhere I've been
Ahead of her to live in.
She's healthiest of all the towns
Near the Mississippi's brink
And, say, the water there's just fine!
Come down and take drink.
Say, folks, I'm glad | met you all,
But fore / say goodbye,
wants to say, that's where live,
And where l wants to die.
SIS 4
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18


man who moved on in the even tenor
of his life ever faithful and true, do
ing always what he believed was
right. He professed faith in Christ
when only small boy, and joined
the Methodist church, of which COM
munion he was a faithful member
to the end. He also became member
of the Masonic fraternity, and among
his brethren in the lodge none was
more highly esteemed than was j. ID.
Craig. That he differed from others,
end that his differences were some
times sharp, was not to his discredit,
but rather emphasized the Individual
ity of the man.
He was married to Miss Susan M.
.Blackwood October 25, 1871, and the
family that grew up in the home was
large and interesting, and easily COM
manded the respect and enjoyed the
confidence of the whole community.
The writer became acquainted with
this family some 30 years ago. 1t has
been his privilege to be a frequent
visitor in the home, and he always
found the hospitality delightful and
.unfailing. The widow. seven children,
a number Of grandchildren, three
brothers and host of friends are left
to mourn the loss Of this good man.
Brother Craig fell asleep at the
family residence on June 3, 1918, lack
ing but few weeks of having lived
out his three-score years and ten.
The next day, June 4, in the presence
of large gathering Of friends and
neighbors, we laid his body to rest
in the Bethel cemetery, near Upton.
After religious services in the church,
coduncteds by the pastor and the
writer, the Masons took charge and
completed the interment ceremonies az
the grave.
To the bereaved family and sorrow
ing friends we extend sincere sym
pathy, and we would remind all that
we sorrow not as they who have no
hope; and though this earthly house
of our tabernacle be dissolved, we look
for a building of God, a house not
made with hands, eternal, and in
the heavens. On the morning of the
general resurrection, when all Of
those who sleep in Jesus shall awake,
we shall see and know our loved
ones on the other side.
A. J. HEADERS,
Memphis. Tenn.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
IN MEMORY on MRS. HUFFMAN

In Gods wonderful providence Mrs.
Huffman has been suddenly called
from our midst. Her life was short,
but she has not lived in vain. She
loved her Lord and her church, and
was an intelligent and attentive wor-
shipper, and we will miss her. Her
stay was short in Charlottesville, but
she drew to herself many true friends
who loved and honored her for her
many noble traits.
To the devoted husband, child and
relatives we extend our heartfelt
love and sympathy, and pray God
to keep and comfort them in this dark
hour. BLESSED are those servants,
whom, when the Lord cometh, shall
find them waiting"
CRAWFORDSVILLE WOMAN'S
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
LET'S HAVE NO MORE OF IT

On the night of July fourth a pub
lie dance was held at the opera house
here. Quite number of young people
we understand, came over from Cow
ington, Ripley, Dyersburg and other
neighboring towns. The dancing be-
gan between 10 and II o'clock and
continued until $3.50 next morning
This was the second or third one of
these dances held here during the
past few weeks. During the night
there were frequent sintermissions,
and during this time our citizens were
kept awake by the noise and horns
Of automobiles which were driven up
one street and down another at an
awful rate Of speed. On the morning
following the dance, whiskey and beer
bottles in abundance were found in
hotel rooms which had been occupied
by visitors and in garbage cans along
the streets in the neighborhood of
the opera house. It is reported that
there were young men in the dance
hall under the influence Of liquor. This
liquor was brought here either by
the visitors at the dance or by boot
leggers. It matters not how it came,
there is evidence in abundance that
it was here. The law was broken, and
the disgrace attaches in either in
stance. We do not know what young
people from Brownsville took part
in this affair nor who was response
BILE for its being pulled off here, but
we do know that it should not have
taken place under the influences
which surrounded it, in any civilized
community. Brownsville is proud Of
her culture and refinement. We have
a citizenship which cannot be ex-
celled anywhere. But when an enter
tainment of the character mentioned
is pulled off right under our noses,
we must hang our heads in shame. Our
officers, our ministers and our cul-
tured, refined citizenship should see
to it that this performance is not re-
peated here. - Brownsville States
Graphic.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
SENATOR SHIELDS BUSY
in INTEREST OF FARMER
Secures Action in Congress Looking
to Fertilizer Supply
Chattanooga Times Special

Washington, July IA resolution
introduced in the senate by Senator
John X. Shields which called upon
the secretary of agriculture for all
available information upon the subject
Of phosphorus and phosphate rock
in the United States which can be
used in the manufacture of fertilizers,
was adopted by the senate July 5.
Senator Shields, in explaining the
resolution, said:
1T is generally conceded by every
one that food will win the war, and
that it must be supplied by the United
States. We must not only produce
food for the support of our people and
for our army and navy, but largely
for our allies and their armies and
navies, and the great resources Of
our country will be taxed to do this.
The farmers Of the country must
have more fertilizers and cheaper
Fertilizers or they cannot meet the
great demand upon them, and they
should have every possible assistance
from the government.
The. constituent elements Of fertil-
izers are nitrogen, phosphorus and
potash.
Congress has appropriated many
millions Of dollars for the purpose Of
manufacturing air nitrogen, and the
development Of the potash deposits
in the western states, but nothing
has ben done to obtain greater and
cheaper supplies of phosphorus.
"There are great beds Of phos-
phate in Tennessee, South Carolina
and Florids, which have been used
in the past, and recently other beds
have been discovered in the western
states. but supplies from them have
not been obtained on account Of the
cost Of transportation.
"This information is desired in or
der to base upon it legislation that
will cheaper phosphorus, which | be-
lieve ought to be produced at one
half Of the present cost.
"The congress cannot give attention
to anything that is more valuable to
the farmers of the country, and, con-
sequently to all the people, than the
production Of more fertilizers Ind
cheaper fertilizers, and it must be
done at once, so that it may be used
upon the wheat sown this fall and on
the crops of next year.
II consider an abundant and cheap
supply of fertilizers one Of the most
important things now to be consid-
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
GEORGIA WOMAN
TELLS HER STORY
I'm Well and Strong Today and Fif-
teen Pounds Heavier Than Was
When l Began Taking Tanlac."

II am well and strong today and
fifteen pounds heavier than was
when / began taking Tanlac a few
weeks ago." said Mrs. Leila Collier,
1910 Myers street, Augusta, Georgia.
''For two years had indigestion in
its worst form and could eat nothing
without suffering dreadfully after
ward. Food would form gas in my
stomach and swell me up until | could
hardly breathe. The pains it caused
in my chest and stomach were almost
more than could bear.
II wouldn't take anything you
could offer me for the good Tanlac
has done me. The improvement it
has made in me is wonderful. | can
eat anything want and enjoy it, my
stomach is in splendid condition, the
pains are all gone from my chest
and stomach. and / feel like new
Tanlac is sold in Covington by Al
exander Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Ed Aston, ct all, VS.. Abram Aston,
ct al, In the Chancery Court at
Covington, Tennessee.
In this cause, it appearing from
the bill, which is sworn to, that Paul
inc Davis and her husband, --
Davis, are non-residents Of the State
of Tennessee, and are residents of
the State of Arkansas; Nelson Free
man and William Allen. the last
named being a minor without regular
guardian, are both non-residents of
the State Of Tennessee, and theG res
idence is unknown; the unknown
heirs Of Johnnie Freeman, deceased,
whose names, number and residence
are unknown, but who are pon-resi-
dents of the State of Tennessee,
they are hereby required to appear,
on or before the first Monday in Sep
TENDER, next, before the clerk and
master of said court, at his office in
Covington and make defense to the
bill filed against them in said court
by Ed Aston, ct al, or otherwise
the bill will be taken for confessed.
1t is. further ordered that this no
tice be published for four consecutive
weeks in the Covington Leader.
This 18th day of July, 1918.
j. L. JOHNSON.
Clerk and Master.
R. w. Sanford, Esq Solicitor for
Complainant. 1sjy4
Al. l. snk .>nn.,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
PRAYS FOR PEACE

Editor Leader-We had a special
prayer meeting last Saturday night
for the soldier boys and for peace,
and the Lord wonderfully blessed
the meeting. Everybody prayed for
victory to come and some shouted,
some cried and some sang. The les
son reading was from Matthew "a:
TO, and Ezekiel 81.
We have appointed the hour for
prayer at 6 o'clock, and want every.
body who prays to pray for peace.
The services were conducted by M
F. limbs, and he will also preach
at Bethel Chapel the third Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. ***
R. F. D. No. 2, Kerrville, Tenn,
July II. 1918.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
LIVER DIDN'T ACT
DIGESTION WAS BAD
says IS year Old Kentucky Lady Who Tells How She Was Relieved
After Few Doses d BIackDrugA

MsadorsviIls. Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia
Higginbotham. Of this town. says: "At
my age. which i IS. the liver does
not oct % ven IS when young. A few
PEARS ago. my stomach was all out Of
FIX. I was Constipatsd. my liver
Gldn4 act Ny digestion was bad. and
Il took 20 little to upset me. Ny aD-
petite was Coma was very weak.
I decided / would give Black
prauEht thorough trial a. I knew II
was highly recommended for this
trouble began taking Il ! felt
better after = few doseA Ny appetite
improved and became stronger. Ny
bowels acted naturally and Tie least
lseubIs Vas seen rlgAssd With ! fsw
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
SOMEWHERE in FRANCE

(The following song was composed
and sung by Mrs. Ernest Billings
in honor of the Bethel boys who have
gone to fight for us)
Somewhere home is lonely,
Robbed of its only joy.
Somewhere a mothers grieying;
She gave up her only boy.
Somewhere a chair is vacant
No one can fill his place
Somewhere a heart is breaking
Only to see his face.
Somewhere the Masters keeping
Watch DER him day and night.
Some day this war will be over.
Then he will come home all right.
Chorus:
Somewhere, somewhere;
Somewhere in France he's fighting
Fighting for me, fighting for you
Somewhere in France he's fighting.
"a y
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
CONVICTION PEOPLE
SHOULD EAT PIE DAILY

Pie is wholesome, combining both
fruit and grain. Those who have
trouble digcsting pie should take
one teaspoonful simple buckthorn
bark, glycerine, etc, as mixed in Ad-
ler-;-ka. This flushes the entire bow
ell tract, removes foul matter which
poisons your stomach for months,
and relieves any case of sour stom-
ach, gas or constipation, and prevents
appendicitis. Leaves stomach il con-
dition to digest anything. Alexander
Drug Co. 8
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
ALEXANDER DRUG co, CONVICTION, TENN,

eded in this great emergency, and am
much gratified that | have been able
to do something towards providing a
supply of nitrogen to meet the i'm
mense cost of the Chilean product.
Il hope there will be no objection
to the resolution, and that it will be
given immediate and favorable con-
"-adY.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
GOOD REPORTS -
PLEASE CONVICTION

There has never been anything
with the quick results of pure Lavop-
tik eye wash. One mans eyes were
SO badly strained he could not read
without pain. TWO applications Of
Lavoptik relieved him. A lady had
tried three different glasses for weak,
inflamed eyes. ONE Lavoptik wash
surprised her. We guarantee a small
bottle to benefit every case of weak
strained or inflamed eyes. Alexan-
der Drug Co. A
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
MRS. MARLAR WANTS EVERY
WOMAN TO TAKE Vim HEPATICA
Says Life After Eight of Suffering
Trouble and Nervousness. Five Different Doctors Had
Treated Her Without Results

81 hope everyone who has stomach
trouble or nervousness viii try Vim
Hepatica. It saved my life, after
eight years of suffering" writes Mrs.
Ida v. Marlar, Of 206 Elinor st.. West
Chattanooga, Tenn.
II had been treated by five Diff
ferent doctors who did me no good.
Was SO poor and weak that neighbors
thought / had consumption. / could
hardly sleep at night, I was so nerv-
Gus.
snow l sleep soundly all night, feel
UNION DRUG Co. cow
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18

better than l have for eight years; am
fleshier and stronger, and feel well in
every way. Can eat anything. I
hope everyone who has stomach trou-
bic or nervousness will try Vim Hepat-
lea. We don't know how to appreciate
good health until we are nearly dead
and then get well. / am well and
happy now, and ! owe it all to Vim
Hepatica. May Gods greatest bless
ings be with you and the one who
makes Vim Hepatica. May it save
others as It has saved me.
NGTON AND MASON, TENN.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18

Mr. ]. R Fallin left Monday morn
ing for a visit to his daughter, Mrs.
H. R. Lambert, at Des Moines, Iowa.
Mr.. M. F. Carroll, of the Tabernacle
neighborhood, returned Monday from
a weeks visit to relatives in Memphis.
His wife is remaining over for a
longer visit.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18

Mrs. G. B. Gillespie left Monday
for a visit to Dawson Springs.
Mr.. J. D. Richardson, Of Blythe
vile, Ark, after a visit Of few
DAYS to this county, returned HON
Monday. Y a&NM
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18
REMEMBRANCE
anaA

In Freedoms dawn France crossed
the sea,
And to America she bore
The opening flower of Liberty
To blossom there forevermore.
1917.
Columbia rose in righteous power
World Freedoms glow flashed into
flame
And showered France with Freedoms
flower;
From glorious France its glory
came.
CHARLES P. SIMONTON.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Stitt and daugh-
ter. Miss Lizzie, after a visit to Mr..
]. D. Hall and family, returned to
their home in Union City Monday.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18

Messrs. G. e. Galloway and Rial
Long, Of Dyersburg, spent Sunday
with relatives IN this city.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18

old papers for sale at the Lead
er office.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-18

Read the want ads. Last page.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-02
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT
Personal Items About Active
Chicago Men Who Help
Mold Public Opinion.
Something About Hustlers In the
Business and Political World
Of the City.

John C. Paul., the well.known manu-.
facturer Of Burnishine, the great metal
polish, has made his wonderful product
a household word.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-02

A. H. Goodwin, the popular vice.
president of the big w. w. Barnard
Seed Company, has warm place in
the regards Of the thousands who have
patronized that great establishment.
There is no better seed man in the
country and The w. w. Barnard Com
pany has never disappointed Gus.
toner.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-02

Frank ]. Hogan mas made a great
record ~ attorney for the Fire Do
partment. He IL always looking after
the interest Of the people.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-03-02


facturer of Burnishine, the great metal
polish, has made his wonderful product
household word.
George Il. Brennan is one Of the
ablest and most popular Democratic
leaders in Illinois. His acquaintance
with conditions all over the state, his
great circle of friends and his unim.
peachable democracy are strong ele.
ments in his success.
~
Cooper Lyon, for many years gen.
eral manager Of the big Bishop G.
Babcock Company, founder and or.
ganizer of the Manufacturers and
Dealers Association and live wire
in many big things, has accepted the
presidency of the Stanyo Manufactur.
ing Company with offices at 1923 s.
Michigan avenue. The company
manufactures novelties for the table
that are the best in the market.
Charles Molitor, recognized leader
I'm the machinery trade, is one of Chi.
Cages leading and most reliable bust.
ness men. His name is honored
wherever ia is known.
~6
Professor M. J. Dryer, whose splen-
did gymnasium is on the nineteenth
floor of the Continental and CONNER.
cial Bank building, has a great eli.
entage among the solid men of Chi.
cago. Business and professional men
Of standing and fame are among his
best pleased patrons.
Frank ]. Hogan mas made great
record a. attorney for the Fire Do
partment. He 10 always looking after
the interest Of the people.
~e~
A. H. Goodwin, the popular vice.
president of the big w. w. Barnard
Seed Company, has a warm place in
the regards Of the thousands who have
patronized that great establishment.
There is no better seed man in the
country and The w. w. Barnard Com
pany has never disappointed a Gus.
toner.
The Illinois Merchants Protective
League. 179 w. Washington street,
Is rapidly taking into its folds the
big transfer and teaming companies
of the city. The oldest organization OF
its kind, It is getting stronger every
day, which, its friends say, proves
that merit is its own reward.
Thomas j. Sauerman OF Ohio and
Clark streets and proprietor Of the
oldest saloon and restaurant In Chi.
cago has the finest bar fixtures In
America. They were made over nifty
years ago. and the carving was all
done by hand. The German Historical
socie,y has taken photographs Of
.hsn.
The New Roma Italian restaurant
at III North Clark street, across from
the county and city buildings, is one
of the most popular restaurants In Chi
cago. Under the able management OF
Mr.. !. Pellagrini 1t has built up grea,
patronage among the best class Of
people.
~eA
The Home Brewery is not only Chi
COS youngest brewery, but It is one
OF her most successful. No brewery
in the United States ever achieved
success In such short time as the
Home Brewery. Its beer already hal
a reputation among the lovers Of goot
beer as being par excellence. Thu
Home Brewery also bottles its beel
and case can be had by calling W
Humboldt Observation-Disclosures.