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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24
OFFICERS NAMED FOR
WAR WORK CAMPAIGN
G. A. GIRDNER is APPOINTED
COUNTY CHAIRMAN
Week Of November II to IS Set
Aside for Drive to Raise S17O,5OO,-
600 for Seven War Work Organiza-
tons in United States.

Upton connty's organization for
the United War Work Campaign. to
be conducted throughout the nation
November II to Is, inclusive. has
been completed, according to am
nouncement by the county chairman.
g. A. Girdner, Of Coyington.
This campaign, Amelicas first
united war welfare effort, is joint
partnership Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, Young Wo-
mems Christian Association. Nation
al Catholic War Council knights be
Columbusl, War Camp Community
service, Jewish Welfare Board, Amer
lean Library Association and the SAL
walton Army seven powerful organ
lzations, embracing every creed and
denomination, welded together by the
president Of the United States, and
working shoulder to shoulder in d biz
broad conception of real duty, real
service to American fighting men.
The campaign is to obtain S17o,-
100000 to supply comfort and cheer
for another year to Americas SOL
diers, sailors and marines.
Next Sunday, October n, every
clergyman IN America, regardless Of
creed or race, has been asked to de-
liver q sermon or talk upon the Unit
ed War Work Campaign, explaining
its importance to the physical, moral,
mental and spiritual welfare Of the
American boys in uniform; how It
was inspired by President Wilson and
united the seven great welfare or
carnations into one common cause
for the winning Of the war.
Beginning Monday, October 2S,
county conventions will be held next
week in practically every Tennessee
county to stir up interest This will
leave only one week, November All,
for the thorough organization Of ey-
cry town and district in Upton coun-
ty.
As in the case Of the fourth Liberty
loan drive, just concluded, the United
War Work Campaign is matter
Of supreme Importance. lie peace
should come tomorrow, there would
be greater need than ever before
for carving on the work of these
organizations. It will require from
one to two years, even, after peace
is agreed on, before American troops
may be fully withdrawn from Eu-
rope, And then viii come the great
or task Of the rehabilitation of France.
Tn addition to County Chairman
Girdner, the Upton county executive
committee includes ]. w. Darby, vice
chairman; DR.. ], B. Witherington,
Munford, vice-chairman; G. A. Grid
ner, secretary and treasurer; J. w.
Darby and Alison Simonton, publicity
directors; Rev. R. P. Walker, chair
man speakers committee; r. w. San
ford chairman Earn and Give divis-
ion; NJ A. Walker, chairman negro
work; /. L. Bringle, transportation
Mrs. N. G. Brown, Y. w.
C. A.; E. H. McFadden. war camp
community service; Mrs. r. H. Green,
American Library Association; Dave
Marks, Jewish Welfare Board.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24
Upton COUNTY BOYS
FIGHTING in FRANCE

The Associated Press sends out d
dispatch from the Anglo American
forces east Of lie Cateau, under date
of October 20, in which it Is stated
that American forces fighting beside
the British armies have made a total
advance of 13 miles in the last six
days of battle iii this sector.
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig,
ID nlanaer- in-chief dc the British
armies in France; has sent the fol-
loving letter to the general commands
ire the American troops:
II wish to express TO you, person
ally, and To all officers and soldiers
serving under you, my warm appre-
citation of tie very valuable assist
ance and gallant services rendered
throughout the operations of the
Fourth British army
@Called upon to attack positions
Of the greatest strength held BY a
determined enemy, all ranks Of the
9th New York troopsl and Both
Tennessee, North Carolina. South
Carolina and District Of Columbia
troops) displayed an energy, courage
and determination in attack which
has proved irresistible.
.sIt does not need me to tell you
that under heavy fighting the last
three weeks you have earned the last
inc esteem and admiration Of your
British comrades IN the army, whose
successes you have so nobly shared.
The both is the Old Hickory disisz
ion. and John Fyfe and several otiier
Tipton county boys belong 70 chat
division.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24

new government has been formed
in complete accordance with the wish
es (principle?) Of the representation
Of the people, based on equal, univer.
sal, secret, direct franchise.
1.-THE leaders Of the great parties
Of the Reich7tag are members Of this
yeNrnnent In tbe future no gov
-gynment can take Of continue in Office
without possessing the confidence q
q majority Of the Reichstag.
"The responsibility Of the chancel-
lor Of the empire to the representa-
ton Of the people is being legally
developed and safeguatde1. Ehe first
act Of the new government has been
to lay before the Reichstag a bill to
alter the constitution of the empire
So that the consent Of the representa-
ton Of the people is required for de-
cisions on war and peace.
"Ihe permanence Of the new system
is, however, guaranteed not only bg
constitutional safeguards, but also
by the unshakable determination Of
the German people whose vast ma
jority stands behind these reforms
and demands their energetic contin-
uance.
"The question Of the president -
with whom he and the governments
associated against Germany are deal
ing-is, therefore, answered in
clear uneor1ivOcal manner Nv tha
statement that the offer Of peace
and an armistice has come from
government which is free from any
arbitrary and irresponsible influence,
IS supported BY the approval Of an
overwhelming majority Of the Ger
man people,
(Signes3 "SOLF.p
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24
LOVELY CHRISTIAN WOMAN
PASSES AWAY TUESDAY

Our community was profoundly
shocked Tuesday afternoon by the
announcement of the sudden death
at 3 o'clock at her home on. North
Maple street, Of Mrs. Edna Elan
Girdner, wife of Mr.. G. A. Girdner.
Mrs Girdner was the daughter Of
D. B. and Mrs. Mollie ELAN, and was
born at the Elan old homestead four
miles southeast of this city, on Au-
gust 5, 1876. She died on the elev-
enth anniversary Of her happy mar
riage to Mr.. Girdner. Two daugll-
tiers Of this union, Mamie ana
Blanche, are left surviving, and She
is also survived by her husband her
mother, two brothers, Messrs. G. A.
Elan. of this city, and Earl Elani,
of Gilt Edge, and BY one sister, Mrs.
Ernest Sheriff., Of Sheffield, Ala Her
father preceded her to the crave
little more than IL years, but she
was the first 81 the family Of two
sons and two daughters to 90.
Mrs. Girdner pr0fesed religion
when q Shild and Joined the Tabar-
nacle Methodist church, moving her
membership TO the First church hese
upon her removal TO Covington she
had been treasurer Of Mrs. Gibbs
Bible class since its organization.
was active in church work, and was
a beautiful Christian character, cor
sistent in all her life and wesl.s Ie-
passing away is a great bereavement
to her family, and thev have the
deepest sympathy of Their friends
in this community who re7iize that
her death IS a universal loss.
Mrs Girdner's funeral was held
at the family residence ct 3 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon the services
being conducted By her former Das-
tor, Rev. J. T. MYERS, Of Mavfiels,
KY, assisted BY DR.. R. P. Walker
and Rev T L. HancAsk The follow
ing acted as pall-bearers: Messrs. ].
Fl. Flippin. w. +. Bailey, IT, Z. Rose,
j. T. Richardson, Sherrod Sniss1
and Dr. H. NJ. Frettyman. Lovely
and appropriate music was furnS !
BIZ tie various church ciaoirs of the
city, and the floral tributes, furnish
ed By sympashizing frieaas,
beautiful. astesfiGg The great love
sad esteem u which she Wss iie IA
flis community
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24
TO LIBERTY LOAN WORKERS

AS it will be impossible for me ia
see ali those who worked SO faithfully
to help put over the fourth Liberty
loan in this county, take this means
Of expressing to each committeeman
and to each worker my sincere thanks
for their efficient and unselfish labor
in this behalf, / especially desire
to thank the various banks Of the
county and their working forces for
the untiring and unselfish help given
in this matter. Of course, we are
all glad Tiptons county went over
the top, as she always does, and did
her duty BY the boys.
]. H. FLIPPIN, Chairman
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24
ONE WHO LOVED HIM.
.C0LORED PEOPLE
HOLD MASS MEETING

A mass meeting was held at Ca
naan Baptist Church on October %,
under the direction Of Rev. A. Parf,
organizer for West Tennessee. Ser
vices were opened with prayer by
Rev. w. j. Clark. After d brief
statement Of the war workers or
ganization by the Rev. Parr, OF
Brownsville.
On motion Or. J. H. Cornell was
elected chairman, A. H. Hurt, sec
Rotary; Louis Dyson, treasurer for
the county
The following committees were APP
pointed.
Speakers-Dr J. H. Cornell, Dr..
Price, B. v. Burchett.
Transportation-Drs. Kew, Price
and Council, Tom Bonds, Thos. joy
.ner and Ed Neil.
ChuTches-L. G. Jones. charge OF C.
M. E. churches Rev. wv. ]. Clark,
charge Of MI Baptist churches: Rev.
Love. charge Of all A. NJ. E. church
es; Ed Mass. charge Of all societies F.;
e. Aston, charge Of all schools; b.
Y Burchett, chairman of district No.
y.
Kate Gresham was elected chair
man of woman's work.
On motion, mass meeting was
called to be held at tAa Eous shousa
Monday, October Is. at z o'clock D.
M, for the benefit Of cof6red peoples
war work
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24
SECRETARY BUSINESS MEMS
CLUB DISCUSSES LIVE ITEMS


We have just received the follow
ing letter from Mr.. w. Fl. Hayleyi
secretary Of the Memphis Chamber
of Commerce:
Mr. ]. Winfield Darby, Secretary and
Industrial Agent Business Mems
Club, Covington, Tenn,
"Dear Mr.. Darby.--I am sending
you under separate cover copy Of the
October number Of the Memphis
Chamber Of Commerce Journal
"You will note an article by me.
subject, Keep Road Work Going.
This was inspired by the splendid
work that you people have done on
the road between Covington and Kerr
vile.
IF you would like to have some
extra copies of the article, please
let me know. Yours very truly,
4W. H. HAYLEY."
In previous letetr Mr.. Hayley
said he had just completed tour Of
West Tennessee and that the JEFF
Davis highway through Upton county
was the best road he found. IF this
road is properly dragged this winter
it viii be credit to our county and
viii at.ksssaet the attention Of the peo-
pie throughout this section Of the
country, A good citizen asked the
secretary Of this club Il The good
roads Sentiment was going to die out
in this county wolfe we are so busy
dealing with the war conditions. 1t
IS net, There are more good roads
enthusiasts ia Upton county now
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24
GINS T0 CLOSE

AT a meeting Of the ginners and
Gotten seed dealers Of Upton county
held at the Business Mems Club on
Wednesday, October %, it was de-
cided AS conservation measure for
the projection Of food to close down
all gins in the county for the balance
OF the week Thursday, Friday and
Saturday and probably next week,
pending the action Of the general
meeting to be held in Memphis on
Saturday. October 26. This is asked
as a patriotic duty on account Of the
mills not being able to haale the seed
without a great loss for heating.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM
ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTY

-Thos. R. McGregor, Of the Leade
fierce, is confined to his home witt
the aflu."
MIR. W.B. Kinney is now employee
as weigher at the Churchill compress
Homer Lloyd, of the 4th district
has received news of the late safe ar
rival Of his brother, Joe Lloyd, over
seas.
Mrs. Roe, wife Of Mr.. VIM. Roe
died Wednesday at her houe in thl
3rd district, Of pneumonia, and was
buried this morning q Shiloh.
"A child Of Mr.. Don Mills, Oh
the Holly Grove neighborhood, died
Friday night and was buried Satur-
day in Indian Greek burial ground
The remains Of Charles Gibson
colored, formerly Of this city, who
died in Detroit, Mich, Sunday, reach
ed here Tuesday night for burial
Mary Virginia, the little two
year-old daughter Of Mr. J. N. Hall,
who has been critically i'll with pneu-
monia, is reported some better this
morning
ID. Ellis, the well known north
side groceryman, who has been crit
ically i'll with pneumonia for the past
several days, is reported some better
this morning
The infant child Of Mr.. Walter
Rose, Of the Holly Grove neighbor-
hood, died Friday and was buried
in Indian Greek burial ground on the
day following.
DIR C. L. Hays, the county health
physician, reports that the influenza
both in Covington and outlying dis
tricts is abatinA. The disease is Of
a milder type, and it is believed that
conditions will shortly be back to
normal.
Messrs. ]. /. and w. H. Coleman
returned this morning from visit to
Weakley county. The latter purchas-
ed while there 100-acre farm near
Greenfield, and expects to move there
next month.
The body of Clark Adams, coll
ored, Of the Salem vicinity, who late
" died at Camp Sherman, Chillicotha,
Ohio, was brought back to this coun-
ty this morning for burial.
Mr.. Ed HARRISON, Of Memphis,
who had been attending the bedside
Of his brother, Mr.. G. A. HARRISON, re-
turned home Wednesday The latter
has been quite sick with pneumonia
for several days, but is now improv-
ing.
1T was reported here several
weeks ago that Mr.. Dodson Hunt,
formerly of Mason, had been severely
wounded in one Of the battles on the
western front in France AS several
of his relatives have lately received
letters from hin and h@ makes No
reference to having been wounded, It'll
is evident that the rumors are I'M
founded.
Some excitement was created on
North Main street this morning. Asl
Deputy Sheriff Tom Lindsey started
to put Albert Estes, Of Orysa, Tau
derdale county, in Jail on bootleg
cling charge, he made his escape, but
the officer fired off his pistol three
times and Estes decided to stop
and go behind the bars.
The city election is being held
today. Hon. ]. ]. Green, the mayor,
and the candidate for night marshal,
Mr.. Ed Waddell, have no opposition.
Three candidates are in the field for
city marshal, Messrs. j. H. Hunt,
J. ] Darby and S. j. Roberts. The
Did board of aldermen has no oppo-
sition. The board is composed Of
Hon. w. M. Simonton, Messrs. Grant
Reid, w. A. Barrett, John bearing,
Nal Smith and L. O.. Baltzer. The
BOARD of education win also be elect
d. The present board has no oppo-
sition.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24
CHURCH SERVICES

1t is not certain now whether the
health conditions will permit the
holding Of services Sunday, October
N. 1t is earnestly desired that at
least the morning services be held
In case conditions improve suffi-
GENTLY to justify opening the church
es, notice will be given on the bull
letin boards and by ringing of the
church bells.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Frank Daniels aud Lucy Belle Peel
er.
Ebert Bass and Mary Pugh, Willie
Ward and Edna Henderson.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24

than we have ever had. People are
simply demanding better roads and
in some cases, where satisfactory
work cannot be had through tie con-
tractor the people have, by their
own efforts and at their own expense,
done the work necessary to get good
roads. This spirit needs to be car
ried a little further, and while we
are working for better laws and bet
ter enforcement of laws, our citizens,
by taking a little personal interest,
could greatly improve the roads in
front Of their own homes and farms.
A few hourS work will sometimes
remedy 4 big mud hole, a sharp
curve or a bad culvert in front Of a
mans own farm. This is what we
call local patriotism. Let us have
more Of it.
We are just getting out Of the Lib
erty bond campaign, and now we are
to take up the big United War Work
drive. These are strenuous times in
deed for the American people, but in
it all we are finding ourselves and
getting a fair estimate Of our pos
sibilities and our responsibilities. We
are learning how many of our citi-
zens are, one hundred per cent Amer
lean and how many are slackers at
heart. Anybody is all right til the
testing time comes. Only those who
can stand up and meet the duties and
responsibilities Of times Ike the pres
ent are worthy to be regarded as
real American citizens.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24
GERMANY REPLIES TO
NOTE OF PRESIDENT
U-B0ATS WILL NOT DESTROY
PASSENGER SHIPS
Austria May Make Strong Bid for
Separate Peace Within Week
Text Of German Note Given Below,
May Lead to Further Farley.

The Hague, Oct q, Via London.
a strong report was circulated III
well-informed quarters late tonight
leading Ia the expectation Of an AUS
tlian Bid for a separate peace in the
Immediate future perhaps before
the week 10 over.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24

Mrs. J. Fl. Hotehkiss and Miss RUBY
Rhoads Of Cherry, were among the
visitors here Monday
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-24

r. F. WALKER,
Sec'y Pastors Association
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-30
SHORTAGE or FISH
DELAYS THE MAIL
Scarcity Causes CurtaiIment Of
Motive Power by Which
Mail Is Carried in Alaska.

Shortage Of fish Is interfering with
the mail in Alaska. On account OF
their scarcity, the motive power b.
which the mail is carried In that cold
territory is curtailed. An abundance
Of fish, according to report to the
post Office department, is essential to
the prompt delivery across the region
of Ice and snow, and necessary sup
ply is not to be had.
The mail carrier out from Anchor
age, Alaska, wrote to the department
under the date of March %, 1918:
"Your letter of February 81, 1918
is at hand, and I notice the late ar.
rivals of mail as indicated in same,
The whole trouble is on account Of
NY dogs. l was unable, and still am,
to get fish for them rs 1t is not to be
obtained in the country. The dogs
use on this mail are wolf dogs that
have been worked on fish all their
lives. 1t is almost impossible to change
from a fish diet to cooked feed and
WOTh LHeIu. L nave uOuS tic ueoI 4
could to keep this mail moving and
have had to stop and rest my dogs sew
eral times while the mail was in trans
it as they would not stand it. .
All of the late mails were caused on
that account. / have man.
aged, however, to keep this end (Sew-
ard-AnchOrage) running on schedule
time and believe in satisfactory man.
ner owing to the fact that 1 am on
this run myself, drive one Of my own
teams and l have been able to keep 1t
going somehow. -. The mail is
moving now better. Our dogs are get
ting SO they stand up under cooked
food"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-30

King Mary
them Not they
lighters the decacy Here
with the favore American
Is III which they
missed the best Of the
don Eagle Huthe didn't personally else doing
their
The c. A. oakebakers the posaon after
soldiers pancakes A.
this edible when hut
with the batter and turner their buddes
big especially with
appropriate maple both for sixpence.
big hit with latter
the royalty assembled
remarked
Of this beautiful country"
king boy hearty handhakO and inquired
a. to he n Ameri which he
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-30

machine method, but there are many other
advantages.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-30
GEORGIA. Sumter County.

Pursuant to an orGer granted by
the Hon. John A. Cobb, Ordinary Of
Sumter County, Georgia, on the 9th
day OF August, 1918, will be sold be-
fore the Court House door In Ameri-
Gus, Sumter County, Georgia, between
the legal hours OF sale to the high
est bidder for cash on the first Tues
day in September, 1918, which is the
Srd, day Of September, 1918, the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit:
The whole of lot of land number
one hundred thirty-four (1S4) except
five (5) acres sold for church pur-
poses containing two hundred and
six and four-tenths (206 4-10) acres;
all of lot number one hundred and
fifty-six (156) containing one hundred
and sixty-two 162) acres, more or
less; also seventy-three and three
tenths (73 3-10) acres Of land off
the north side of lot of land number
enc hundred and fifty-five Q55), fifty
seven (57) acres in the northwest
corner of lot number one hundred and
thirty-five Q35) in square shape;
and one hundred and eighty (1S0)
acres of lot number one hundred and
siXty-five 165) being all of said lot
except seventy-five (75) acres in a
square shape off the southwest cor
ner thereof; All of said land lying
and being in one body in the 14th
District of Lee County, Ga, contain
ing in the aggregate six hundred and
sixty-eight (66S) acres more or less,
to be sold subject to loan Of $5,0OO.-
90 made by George NJ Foreman &
Co., to H. e. Laramore.
Said real estate to be sold as the
property of the estate Of the late Lee
Allen, ST., for the purpose Of paying
the DEBTS of said estate and distribut-
ing said estate between the heirs at
law.
This the 5th day Of August, 1918.
LEE ALLEN, JR
Administrator of the Estate
Lee Allen, Sr
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-30
500 Reward. 500

The readers of this paper win BE-
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is catarrh Catarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Medicine is taken Internally ana
acts thru the Blood on tie Mucous Sur
faces OF the System thereby destroying
the foundation on the disease. giving the
patient strength ~ bn,d.0r ~ the con-
stitution arc ASSISTING n 'turn doing its
work. The 0'opri"' RS hf" so mrGh
faith IN the "i~ative powers of H"Ws
Catarrh Mo3ic'ne ti.a- tae' offer ore
Hundred Dollars 8tr ~ 'ase that II fail,
70 cure Send fot liet of s'''ac"ial~.
Ad.h ess +. j. CTETN7o,Y &. J.. 90 "
Ohio. sold '" all -'"r. T5c.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-30
Better Seryicet TO You

The Burroughs will handle our figure
work in about hall the time formerly need
ed. This gives us more time for other
hings-time to improve the service in every
department of the bank
av Come in and see our machine bookkeep-
ing system in operation We will be glad
to show you how the machine makes en-
ries in our books, how it automatically add
in one column, subtracts in another and SO
on and how it make mistakes impossible.
You will lie welcome any time.
We don't wont you to think of this bank
just as a place to deposit your money,
although Of course we are glad to have you
keep as large balance with us possible
1t Is our de3ire to render our patrons every
service and accommodation that can be
reasonable expected from us.
Talk over your business problems with
u.s. 1t is part of our work to study busi-
ness and financial conditions, and it may
be that we can suggest some ideas that yon
will find worth while. Pleas feel free to
consult us at any time.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-30
Smoky City Sees Snakes.

Pittsburgh.-Charmed by the glar-
ing headlight of standing automobile
a five-foot snake, eight inches in cir
conference startled pedestrians in
the downtown section recently. Po-
licemen were summoned and the rep
tile was dispatched. It's arrival in the
business district remains a mystery to
the police department.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-30

A short time ago we installed a
remarkable machine in our Account
ing Department a machine which
adds and subtracts, tells the date,
keeps our books and gets out monthly
statements. 1t does all this w6Nk
much faster than any bookkeeper
could and has never been known to
make mistake.
The installation of this Burroughs
Bookkeeping Machine means that
our accounts will be hadled just as
rapidly and accurately as those of
the largest and most up-to-date
banks in the country.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-08-30
GEORGIA man GASSED At FRONT

(By Delayed Gable They
in Fance)The R
Red Triangle worker has been given
bravery during
German attack in France He
from pay price