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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-01-10
FOR DRAGGING ROADS
County Judge S. E. Stephenson,
Covington. Tenn,


Covington, Tenn,
Dear Sir: / beg to advise that
there is to the credit of your county
S925.00, the same being revenue col
lected on motor driven vehicles dur
ing the year 1917, which we have
heretofore entered into contract for
the expenditure of same on the inter-
county site system of roads.
You are hereby authorized to pro-
coed with the expenditure of the
above named amount, as per the 1917
contract, and we urge that you use
your influence in having your roads
designated dragged as often as nee
essary. If in the event the amount
named is not sufficient, we will be
pleased to enter into contract for rev.
enue now being collected for the year
1918, in order to carry out this main
tenance to the best advantage of your
county. We shall take up the matter
of making the 1918 contract in the
near future.
Thanking you for your cooperation,
and soliciting your influence and val!
liable aid for the year 1918, beg to
remain,
Yours most respectfully,
J. J. MURRAY, Secretary.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-01-10
NOT THE AFRICAN VARIETY

Shocks was one of those conceited,
made believe, bold hunters, and was
always spinnig his yarns about his
experiences in Africa, and he gener-
ally wound up by saying he never yet
saw lion he feared, One night, a@-
ter he had finished EARNING, he was
a little taken aback by one Of his
audience, who said:
"That's nothing. / have lain down
and actually slept among lions in
their wild, natural state"
81 don't believe that Pm no fool"
said the bold hunter
"It's the truth, though"
"You slept among the lions in their
wild, natural state?"
Eyes, certainly did"
"Can you prove it? Were they At
rican?"
"Well, not exactly African lions.
They were dandelions."
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-01-10

when three years old on silage and
cottonseed meal. The good blood is
very noticeable in my calves nOw
and the Improvement in my tired.
worn land is plainly telling already.
/ am keeping same number Of share
tenants working fewer acres and
making same amount of cotton and
corn each year because land Is bet
ter. ]. R. HALL"
"CovinRton. Tenn.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-01-10
WAS FEELING ALL RUN DOWN

Louis Buckner, Somerset, Va,
writes: 81 was feeling all run down;
tired with pains in my back. After
taking Foley Kidney Pills felt like
new man" Backaehe rheumatic
pains, stiff joints. sore muscles, swol-
len ankles. and sleep-disturbing blad-
der ailments yield quickly to this time
tried remedy. For sale by Union
Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-01-10
BULL AND BOAR FOR SERVICE

/ have registered Holstein bull
for service. Terms, $3.50 at gate,
with return privilege.
also have a registered big-boned
Poland China boar for service at
$3.50 at gate, with return privilege.
10j-2w* G. M. GRAY.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-01-10

a N. Keney, of Central New York,
4 known as 1.-The man who took the
string out of the string beam. About
so years ago he obtained the hrst
Teailv edible bush beans, and ever
s sy,.sss Ne has been working on numer-
ans varieties of stringless beans.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-01-10

Millions of horses are being destroy
ed in the present war. Since the be-
ginning of the war, about 100000
have been sent from the United States
to Europe, and reports show a de-
crease Of about $4,000 in the number
Of horses in this country for the
years 1916 and 1917.
Make your muscles and your brain
work together at your will.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
RED CROSS TIA

Mrs. Edwin Hevener delightfully."-
entertained Tuesday afternoon, No
vember 18th, at a Red Cross Tea in
lerbeatiful suburban horle.
Those present were Mesdares G. J
Hiner, Chas. Swadley, A. A. Jordan,
Q. Wilson, Fannie Cross, L. Stephen
son, o. J. Campbell, ]. Lunsford, c.
P. Jones, Lee/Gum, N. K. Fleisher,
:. q: slavep, ". L. Gum, o. sulien-
Jerger, V. 3. Bishop, and e. T. Hev-
ner.
Delicious salads, sandwiches, pick
lis, pineapple and whip cream, cakes
and coffee was served.
Something between I've and six
lollars was the donation forthe after
noon.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
Rsulah And Stony Run Churches

Sunday, Nov. IT, At Stony Run;
5. S. alto A. M; Prayer meeting at
$50, followed by half hour Bible
,tudy. At Beulah: S. S. at 10 AN
preaching at II; S. S. and Baraca
chapel, 1880 and $3.50.
Community mid-weck prayer meet
>ings were begun in the Beulah CON
sregation this week, in union with
Baraca and Eehoboth. The first
meetings were at the homes Of
Messrs C. C. Burns and F. A. Doyle.
Next meetings are: Wed. Nov. 20,
with Mr.. Anderson Sheets; Thurs.
Nov. 81, with Mr.. D. o. Bird; each
at $3.50. These half hour meetings
are followed by half hour Bible stu
~ elementary Teacher Training.)
3. L. Wood, Pastor.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
TALLY DAY.

Saturday rezt~wiH be a-bis day in
Monterey-,.Ev Every parent, sister
and sweetheart of the boysoyer
there should lie present. The big
service flag will be raised and there
Will be at least two visiting speak
ors, Lieut. Judson CT Richmond, and
Ion. Joseph Glasgow, OF Staunton.
The big flag has a star fer every
Highland boy in service. Those fall
ing in battle being represented by
large gold stars and those dying in
camp by smaller stars fgoldI Come
and take part in this beautiful and
timely service. Victory has made
us all happy; let lis meet and shake
hands. It is designed as q day when
we honor our lost and living heroes,
pledging our loyalty and help to
those whose eyes now look anxiously
homeward. Come! Bring your flags
and smiles.
Dinner will be served for the BEN
eft of the war activities now engag-
ed in raising funds.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
,GYrE,IFr nEITS Bear

Another bear chase was pulled Off
.2st Friday and Saturday in the
aprrs Of the ~Shenandoah, one fine
yearling being killed by Sheriff DC.
Graham, one of the party. C3hcr
Monte1eyans in the chase were =. l..
zones, H.B. Wood ana ". NJ.
Winner. y vi
The hunters report the rcut OF. at
:aaat four bears, and predict that
enough Of this big game can TIL:
year be found to afford good sport.
ri. Graham gave young Bruin~ q
deadly wound, but lie ran eff several
hundred yards, being trailed and
fodn by the dogs. When the hun
ters came up he was keeping the
dogs at bay, but unable to stand or
try to escape. The scene Of the chase
was near the intersection of Angus
ia, Pendleton and Highland.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Your Son,
J. D. X.

The Board held it's regular month
~ melting OH Monday, and transact
ed a considerable amount of business
Of the regular routine.
A game law for the county of
Highland for this year and for fu-
ture years, until re-enacted was
passed, as follows:
at is ordered that the open season
FOR hunting pheasants and wild tur-
keys in Highland county be'-and the
same is fixed for the year 1918, and
subsequent years until J further
change be made, On November 18th,
card and 9th ana hunting Of said
game, with dogs is prohibited at all
times"
1t will be noticed that there is NO
open season for partridges.
L. D. Swecker, Jonas F. HeVcner,
W. r. Stephenson, Howard Wilfong
and Luther Hull, (any three of
whom may act are appointed to as
sess the damages to the land Of A.
7. Terry and VIM. Armstrong, on ac~
count of a proposed change in the
public road to be made on what is
known as SHARP Eill', recently
made by l. L. Beverage. And they
.rc to report to the Board at its Dec
cenber meeting.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
( 4 SAD DEATH

On Tuesday morning Oct. % the
sad news was spread around Of the
.cath Of Mrs. Mimic F. Carweli, 10y
az wife Of John n. Carwell. She
Yves a Miss Peck before marriage.
Mrs Carwell was born Dec. 4 1899.
she left Highland Co., and made
Jacksonville, Il. her home since J>n.
70, 1911. On March s, 1911, she
was arried-to- John NJ. -CarWell -
She united with the presbyter!2:'
church Oct 2, 1910 and from tn;
line lived q Christian life.
She was paying visit to Teiat.% !,
III friends in Highland and AuSIs-
"a Counticsawh she fell width L
spanish Influenza and after reachin
horle . few days, she was taken Ill
9:t;s pneumonia. There was moth
ing spared to save her. ~But Geo
:ncUoth best. She was always
kind ard cheerful and loved by all.
Sac leaves to mourn her loss hts
band and two sTs.aii children, RuaSel
ia Glen and a host of friends.
Sic v-..s laid to rest in tie JACKS
.onviile Cemetery.
1T IVES Sc sudden cur white lips
sad.
Tow VIC shall miss her." the becu-
tiill dead,
No>one can take, the place Of the
precious che Gad-Cod EnoWcth best
Written by Friend
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
WEEK OF PRAYER

The week Of prayer was Observed
by the Ladies' Missionary Society Of
he Methodist church, services being
aeId each night during the week.
Monday night the meeting was led
by Mrs. J. II. Pruitt, Tuesday night
" Irs. J. 4. Whitelaw, Wednesday
y Mrs. Geo. P. Mccoy, and the ser
ices On Thursday and Friday nights
Eere in charge of the young people
I'D juniors, respectively. A sp,eh-
id program was prepared for al
these meetings, and the amount Of
he collections Of the week aggregat-
ed about $S5.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
TE7,z,ERs FROM OVER THERE
WITH THE C0L0Rs

Get 10'l'1o
Dearest Mother,
No doubt you are very I'M
casT by not hearing from me for the
last several weej,s. Well, you need
not worry for I am safe and sound
With a whole skin.
Believe me you had to move s.
that you could keep up with the Hun
They sure do run. On no he doesn't
run and forget to give parting
shot.
At times you get in hot places. Roy
Nicholas and Russell Hevener were
left on the battle field. They met it
like all Americans do, with a manly
spirit. Harry Swecker is alright,
saw him since we came out of the
line. -
How does peace talk sound? To
melt sounds nice and I believe it
wont be long before we will have
the pleasure to enjoy happy vaca-
ton at home like of yore when there
was no war.
Your Son,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
TIL WORLD WAR OVER

Tho greatest war N History ended
at II c'clvcI7, Eronah tilna, las3; Non
Day, GLAD n>7zs Known by wire to
every re:@s,;;a:' q, t1.ia EeoorGoT.
p..ni3au:. Yri;Gg2, II .aIlIoElloln3
the signing Of the ac1lis%i23 Selans 10
Ccnc .ass SD thai america l;aa .ac-
:,e,:.p ::2.za1 everything fer watch SIC
2.,.:e:,,;.. G;.:o 5orllls, to !o1cs f32 Gu
gnaoo, ia 1pccss virtual SyZ-@'e1ttjer.
The 1za;;552I Gi3d tc E3li21G wlert
t,,.,oIe IS as. i;I d informing hi.1.
Germany IS in a state CT chaos,
bit Ills YVES TO BE- expected. & IS
believed that sanity a2a order viii
SOM 1ctturn to the .cIce powerful
empire.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
z1RsT 4ETf,pAu RLTu PES

-
| Elzie Wilfong, son of Mr.. and Mrs
John W:lfong, Of Allegheny, is the
tirst Highland boy to return to his
native county from over seas. He
Reached Monterey from the east last
thursday, and many persons have
Expressed regret that his coming was
not known beforehand Sc. that for
nal reception might have been given
aim. AS Il was, many Of these III
town greeted him with a WARM
hand clasp, and listened with inter
est to every word as he modestly' re-
ferred to his experience and adven-
lures abroad.
As mentioned in last weeks issue
Ellie was wounded, in July, if we
mistake not, and since his return to
the States had been in a Washington
hospital. These, facts were learned
lust before he came home, but thSs
nature aau particuttts mis- WOUNDS
were not !" en- kT.o"A.
He was assisting the wounded,
bearing part Of stretcher- when
in ;ared, an aerial bomb exploding
lust above him and piece Of shell
striking him just below the left
shoulder blade, passing entirely
through the flesh on his side and
coming out in front. me
missile did not go deep enough tc
iriufo the lung, and he hopes to re
~a:n entire use Of his arm and suffer
no serious effects in after life. Ilc
is home on a thirty-day furlough'
but, thanks to the happy turn in the
side OF war, lie will not be called
again, except to be mustered out OF
service. -
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15

FOR SADE-10G acres Of land, II
hugust2, near Cnr;stiens Station, in
proved by a 4 room bungalow able
nj necessary ont buildings 10 acres
Bearing apples and peach orchard.
$500 per acre if sold quick, one
l;,if cash, balance to suit purchaser.
Address A. C. THOMAS,
At Staunton, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
T.CI-9n LTII

KEW .. r: McCray, Head
r3;,,,,tt e:3;; PRS Ehnaiinc Lance, SaipI!-
pa, Ola; Jas NJ. Armstrong. Fish
or5g:l,5.
nj3I;i.t'fa' a Is JOS. NJ. GotLin, c.
S. Eeseis11, Md ,",aii; =. I. Car2or-
tsi, M>aioa; Z. =. Botl-in,, Dee Fill !;
Z: :. E::s.-2a Wilmer, F. F.D.1; Will
;a '.i@Iaoi2, Crocnaank, ". Va;
II .. s;'nCero Ec;.:l;cs, G L S:ple,
V:lna; ". L. D!ags, D1tToit, Mich.
L92c3 ::'~-- "A fS>a2tIcIDGns pearl ban
liz p.s..ot 3:51Lee;; four Blades and
long nail fze. Return to this caicc
and receive reward.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15

MIS-. Arthur Eevener who has
been very sick, IS better at this
writing.
Miss Bette Bishop has returned
to Monterey after spending sometime
in Mcdowell.
Mrs. A. S. Walden and daughter,
Fay, left Wednesday for a visit to
the formers old home at Hampton.
Dr.. N. A. Whitelaw, Mr. and Mrs.
r. r. Whitelaw, and Mrs. : Chas.
Hull, were in Monterey Thursday.
FOUND-Between Noad snyders
and New Hampden lest Sunday an
auto license, no 35795 and light.ow-
ner can set same - calling at this
Office and paying for I'd.
4 10. Simmons, of FishersVille, Va.
spent a while in Highland this week
While. here he purchased truck
load of hogs, sending them to staun-
ton Wednesday. Ira is right much
Of hustler.
As the war is over, commencing
Monday the IS, my prices will be
shave Zoe, hair cut 25c
ct CHAs.> DIGGs, Barber
Mrs. A. W. Reynolds, Of Prince
ton, w. We, arrived at Monterey To-
day at noc2 where she will spend a
short time With relatives and friends
Miss Annie Gillespie returned
this week from a protractcd visit to
| West Virginia.
J. A. Whitelaw has purchased the
merchandise and good will of Adam
Stephenson, at the Hightown stand,
and will-take charge of the business
at once.
A private letter to parents OF
Camp Lee Soldier states that about
1000 boys embarked for France ear
Iy in the week, and among them are
known to be two EighIanGcrs-Ce-
ell Wade and Oscar Wiley.
Mrs. r. Lee Gum, received a let
ter from her son, Russell, Of Pitts
burg, bearing the sad news of the
death of his wife, which was, caused
as the result Of pneumonia. Her
body was taken to -Clarksburg, ".
Va, her native town for burial.
Miss sallie slaven, Of Straight
Creek, has gone to Conshehocken,
Penn, to accept position in san
:tariu:n. She was accompanied by
Miss. Charlse Petersen, CT Mellow
ell, who has been with the same in
stitution for some time and who was
home on vacation.
We failed to report several weeks
ago the Red Cross tea given by Mrs,
c. w. Trimble. The neat sum OF
$5.25 was realized and turned over
to the local chapter funds.
Mrs. L. II. Stephenson, being I'M
able to entertain at a Red Cross tea,
which she had planned, gave $500
instead.
The Staunton- Monterey mail
route now has a new schedule. In
stead Of the daily round trip the
mail will leave here at 500 each
morning, and the west-bound mail
will leave Staunton at 1880 in the
morning. We have not heard the
hour Of arrival at either place, but,
presumably, the mail for Highland
will be required to reach Monterey
IN time for the Back Creek and
Jackson's River departures.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
ATTENTION

We have leased the MitchelsoNn
Garage and are now in position t.
do al kinds CT Auto Repairing, and
keep at all times standard oils, gaso-
line, etc. We also keep autos, Fer
hire.
You will find it a good place to do
business. Respectfully,
EUGE WRIGHT
+. N. CONFETTI
Hot Springs, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
NOTICE

All persons holding claims against
the estate OF Allen Colaw decd, are
hereby notified to present the same
to the undersigned for payments.
All accounts to be properly proved
Chas. X. Colaw,
Sherman 3. Cclaw, Adrnrs.
Willis ellison, Receiver.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
REPORTED KILLED IT ACTION

Another Highland boy, the second
enc thus far, has been reported kill
c5 in action. He is VIM. Roy Mich
olas, son Of the late George Nicholas,
C Crabbottom.
The message came in the form OF
q telegram to his mother, Mrs Hin
.sie, and was signed by the proper
government officials, which caused
it 10 be accepted as authentic. -
Toy, at the time his induction
:2to the service, was employed ia
Washington, and we are not inform
o& rs to that Gate. He was rot
widely i,nown here, but is remember
Cd by many as a handsome, promis-
ing young man. lie IVES bugler in
the infrantry branch Of the service.
It is rum0red this week that
friends Of the young soldier are in
receipt. Of card CT letter from him,
dated Oct. 9Th, in which he says he
is in a hospital, wounded but recov-
ering. The date Of his reported
death was Oct 4. We have not been
..plo to have this report either con-
iirmcd or denied. If true there
N.oald be Just grounds for hope
that some mistake was made in re-
porting his death.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
RED CROSS ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the High
land Chapter, A. r. c., will be held
at Monterey next Saturday, Nov. Is,
at 10 o'clock, and it will be a big
day in town. All members, both Of
the chapter and auXiliaries, are urg-
ed to attend the meeting, and officers
of the auxHiaries are expected tc
make reports at that time.
Those participating in the linen
shower are are also asked to deliver
the goods" at that time sothat same
may be forwarded. The committee
states that all pieces asked for have
been reported except about so hand
toWeis
2 70 this meeting. Make it a
Scing and renewal of such
reconstruction days
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
Ed Cross Christmas Parcels for -.
Soldiers and Workers Overseas

Soldiers and Workers Overseas
The mailing date for Christmas
Parcels has been extending to the
2@tn Ct November, but if you have
received your mailing label do not
put off getting your box from the
Rcd Cross. The sooner your box
goes in the mail the better. By
sending your boy this three pound
D. ckago thro the Red Cross he Will
be sure to get it il time for Christ
ms; and now that the boys are not
l=hting they will need the thought
of their home folks more. than ever.
Daring this trying period Of waiting
i)ox from home will mean a great
1c:>l to him.
The Red Cross work room will be
opon from 10 to IL and from 2 6
cn Wednesday, November goth and
this is the last date for. receiving
packages. Bring them unwrappeC
ana bring your label and fiftoencent;
:or mailing and the Red Cross vii!
in~pect, weigh and mail it for you
The inspection is done in your pres
onca SO that if the box is over weigh
II contains any thing that the T. ..
aLtaoritieso Eiect to, you will know
just what is being left out Of youi
5ox. Get your box at once please,
i you've received your label. TT:
lie convenience CT those who ma;
act he able to come after q box, tax
Il home and pack it and then return
VITA it, We would say that the be-
is about the size Of acracl1er bc|.
Okla You can estimate ths
amount box Of this size will hole
ard bring your Sits to the worl1
! 5opIa and get your box and pack it
there. Don't miss the chance to give
Jour boy Merry Christmas.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15

WhNTED-Male and Female at
tcnJ&nts at the Western State Hes
pital. Pay from $1,000 to $37.o0
per month board, lodging and wash
ing. The buildings are all @tcaln
heated in the winter and kept at 6
comfortable temperature.
DIR. j. S. DeJADNI.TG3, SUrt.,
It S:taurtCn, IA.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15
Business Locals

FOR SALE-Two pure bred Col
lie pups, .four weeks old. Phone or
write ne. Jos. NJ. Botiin,
2ts Mcdowell, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15

Ls5TIlAYID-Fron my place on
Jack Mountain, two year Old Here
ford Steer. no ear mark and no
brand. Three ewes branded with
W. On each side and "W" On rump.
Wi!lpay liberal reward for inforna-
ton leading to the discovery OF
either steer or ewes. Notify
P. II. Williams,
s Mcdowell, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15

", formerly of Der
Nand to spend the
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-11-15

Mrs Z. w. Armstrong, Of Augusta,
is spending a few days with relatives
in Monterey.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-11-06

N.i:2AiYN' Intrpuza Is !; serious
m&ttGr, and something OF = mJ3!cry.
it probably originated il The ranks
CT The German ai2uy and il prison
camps. | no doubt spread from
there Som.hwGri through .Spai' and
li)rthwa q into Holland, Franco. En%-
land and The Scandinavian countrits.
America WAS trce from 1t until Al
gust i2tN, when Il Norwegian steamer
arrived Il an At!antic Port, having ov-
o. 2GO ease" cn the voyage. lNhc;.cr
;r:i n%r!:5 ;hc entry nf tito cridcmic
o. Gor. the f&ci rc@aiu@ that span
iah Influenza" is here anl is = &cr,-
DG# menace, much i.;2 She faiDiiiar
%rir-c thal was "p;ic'N:2 in >i&&)-90
Only thea il cane rom sn;3j4.
EGo G;.~a"r IS 10. l,.N,yn;i;t IL ii
21t il proper pr2"aGt:cp arc t"kcA.
hn, Wi,hou; curo. ,hf T:,h rctc: and
;.ir li!;HiiiiuCd q NA@Hfiuni2 - follow
t!:Nn il nN;ryocly G0NtcroHS. i'nn
3vr%n0H Grnor;l of tA> ""i:ry TG"rnNy
issued 600 following rHIe3 BY which
'&c p'.hlta may :;v&rL against ,hc
pi2ad q ;A,@ &uN.ie disease.
/. A%oiI 3crdlc@% crOw,lin&- i'll
! .ucN%H IS 4 crowd disease.
! ;. %,Hclhcr yoEr couch 3nd "H2c2-
! IS others 90 %, w.:.' .'r Germs
wh!:h l"N ;,aI,G ira" ""ay.
.. You" iGac, no TcIr mouth, Wa
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-06

citizens Of the county before him TO
show why they should not pay taxes
on their incomes, and others to show
why they should not pay more than
their sworn reports filed last spring
with the collector in Nashville showed
they should pay. From best informa-
tion The Falcon gets from interviews
with several of those summoned, not
many of the taxes were raised
The Falcon has two scholarships in
the Memphis Business College, good
till the pupil graduates. good for either
stenographic or bookkeeping courses,
cheap for cash. See The Falcon. If.
]. A. Summers Esq. Of WilIiston has
received letter advising him TO write
at once 10 Gen. N. B. Forrest, Tulsa.
Oklshoma. for q certificate emitting
him.to eetreducedrat on the railroads
to the coming Confedersle reunion in
that city. The reduced rates can be
secured only By genuine veterans and
In order 10 get the reduction they must
have the certificate from Gen. Forrest
before buying their tickets. He asks
that We publish this Information that
ali may spply for the certificate in time
to get them before buying tickets.