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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-24
5 Transported Troops 10 sEurope.

transported Troops TO Europe.
New York. July 24--The Justicia, re-
ported sunk apparently somewhere off
the coast of Ireland, was returning to
an American port after delivering a
large contingent Of American troops, it
was learned here.
The Justicia has a troop carrying
capacity Of between 1000 and 5000
men. Her crew numbered about 500.
The Justicia, with her gross tonnage
of about $4,000 tons. was the second
largest steamship sunk, during the war.
The Brittanic. a White Star liner Of
10000 gross tons, was sunk in the
Aegean sea in November, 1915.
Officials of the Holland-American
line. for which the Justicia was built
and to which the ship would have re-
verted after the war, said today she
was valued at 10000, 900 and was built
to be one of the finest passenger ships
in transatlantic service
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-24

The recently formed National War
Mothers Association is organized in
six states with membership Of S0yAeo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-24

soon will oblige them to straighten
their front between scissors and
Rheims.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
TO CONTINUE WORK

That the work of the council of
national defense will continue until
rehabilitation and the readjustment
process is completed is evidenced by
telegram just received by Major
Rutledge Smith, chairman of the
state council of defense, and south
ern representative Of the national
council.
In commenting upon the action of
the national council, as indicated
above, Major Smith said:
"When last in conference with the
members Of the national council in
Washington on the 18th of Novem-
Der, when the armistice was signed,
it was quite evident then that an
enormous task was yet before the
council Of national defense system.
This system was brought into exist
ence by congress for the purpose OF
organizing the nation for war, and
this it successfully did. 1t being so
thoroughly well acquainted with the
situation, it followed that it was the
only organization in existence that
could successfully demohilize or or
ganize the nation for peace We
have undertaken this arduous task
with a firm confidence and belief
that we win be able to effect a re-
adjustment as scientifically and eX-
act as we did in setting up the ma
tion for war"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
POULTRY CAMPAIGN NOW
ON In Upton COUNTY

| The government is asking the
county home demonstration agents
to put on d poultry campaign in ev-
cry county in Tennessee during the
month Of December. The purpose
of this campaign is for the lettering
of poultry conditions in the south.
In order to do this it will be nee
essary first to Gull out the non-lay-
7 ing birds When this has been done
the fowls must be properly fed and
housed.
To Gull hens for laying purposes, re-
member the following points in Sc
lecting:
/. Vigorous, healthy birds.
2. Pale beaks and legs.
A.. Bluish-white vents.
4. Good distance between pelvic
bones.
5. Good distance from keel to pei
vic bones.
6. Fine quality Of skin.
Z, Long, broad backs.
8. Medium weight.
An egg is a protein food. In or
der that hen produce protein pro-
ducts she must be fed that type Of
food 1t is obtained from milk
(sWeet or sour and any type of
meat scraps. Eggs have been pro-
duced in great quantities, and for
less feed cost, by using dry mash
as follows
Three parts corn meal, | part so
per cent meat scraps.
Using for scratching feed the fol-
lowing:
Three parts cracked corn (free
from meaD, part good quality oats.
This should be fed in a deep litter
of straw night and morning, and the
dry mash kept before the
fowls all the time. It may be easy
for some people to substitute milk
for the meat scraps.
The chicken houses should be free
from draft. This can be done by
lacking boards over holes and lin
ing the house with builders paper
or cardboard from old cartons. Wher-
ever possible, the openings should be
made in the south side.
Upton county has been asked to
furnish 200 women and 200 boys
AVID girls as poultry club members.
The women are asked to Gull their
flocks, look after the feeding, I'M
prove the house where needed, and
read instructions sent by the depart
ment Of agriculture. The boys and
girls are asked to set three sittings
Of eggs in the spring, keep record
Of the number of chicks Matched
and raised, and read instructions.
/ shall be CHAD to enroll members
and furnish any instructions.
RUBYE M0FFATT.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
GREAT RECEPTION AT
METHODIST CHURCH
CONGREGATION JOINS IN VEL
COMING PASTOR BACK
Program Consisting of Excellent M
steal Numbers Precedes Dainty Re-
freshments-GOOd Fellowship Pre-
walls Throughout Evening.

The members of the official board
and their wives, assisted by the la
dies of the missionary society Of the
First Methodist Church, entertained
Tuesday night in honor Of the return
for another year of their pastor, Rev.
r. A. Clark and family--the occa-
sion being also the annual good Eel
lowship meeting for the entire con-
're@ation, which was we'll attended
and proved to be a delightful affair.
The entire church was beautifully
decorated for the occasion, and after
the usual greetings a short address
OF welcome was made by Mr. H. R.
Rose, to which Mr.. Clark responded
IN his usual pleasing manner.
Preluded by a few spicy remarks,
Rev. I. l. Hancock read "The Min
ister's Wife at Christmas"
Mrs. Green Hamilton delighted her
hearers with most beautiful rem
dition Of "Poet and Peasant" and 9th
err solos on the pipe organ.
The violin solos by Miss Evelyn
Early, accompanied by Mrs. Ham
ilton, "Barcaroli from Tales of Hoff-
man" and "Minuet in G" by Beethoven,
were much appreciated.
A beautiful vocal solo, "Prince
was sung by Miss Lima
Hamilton, who is a pupil of the Gin
cinnati Conservatory Of Music. She
very sweetly responded to hearty
encore with Dear Heart of Mine"
which was equally enjoyed.
In the parlors Miss Nancy Cobb at
the piano rendered music during the
serving of dainty refreshments Of
chicken salad and waters, marshmal-
low pudding with whipped cream
and lady fingers, coffee and chocolate,
after which one-minute speeches were
made in appreciation of Mr. Clark as
o'+'7en and neighbor, as well as
by Dr.. Sanford, Maj M. A.
Walker and others.
The coffee and chocolate tables
we're gracefully presided over by
Mesdames Ferd Fisher and A. L.
Pickett and Misses Ruth Shelton and
Sara Hill
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
GILT EDGE NOTES

The farmers here are most through
gathering their crops.
Mr.. ]. H. Fuller and family, Of
Rialto, spent Sunday with his son,
Mr.. Arthur Fuller, of this place.
Mrs. Luther Davis, who has been
quite sick, is some better. Mrs. j. N,
McMillen is also reported better.
Miss Retta Fuller and Mrs. c. w.
Overton were business visitor in Cow
ington last week.
Mr. Claud Pugh, Of Randolph, spent
the weekend at Dr. B. H. Harrison's
residence here. ~
Miss Retta Fuller leaves this morn
ing for Detroit where she will spend
a few days with friends,
Christmas is almost here, and /
guess everyone is looking to that
day. BROWN EYES.
-Deputy-Sheriff w. H. Evans ar
rested Henry Walker, colored, at Ri
alto Monday with a grip containing
20 pints of whiskey He was brought
to Jail here and is being held for
trial.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
METHODISTS ORGANIZE
FOR CONFERENCE YEAR

| The board Of stewards Of the First
Methodist Church met in the direct
crs' room of the First National Bank
last Thursday night with 20 of the
stewards and the pastor present, and
organized and rlanned The new years.
work. J. H. FlipDin was made chair
man Of the board. H. R. Rose vice
chairman, J. A. Shelton was elected
secretary and treasurer Mr. Al B..
Cobb was elected chairman of the
welcoming committee, with John Ma
ley and w. H. Bailey as assistants.
|. H. Lowenhaupt was elected head
usher, with power to select whomso-
ever he desires as assistants.
The following were elected to
serve as collectors at the church SER
vices: ]. B. Wilson. S. R. Shelton, Jr.,
w. R. Gift, J S. Ruffin Mark Sher-
rod, Lucian Cockrill, w, H. Bailey,
VIM Primer.
Mrs. G. w. Hamilton was elected
church organist, with Mrs. C. p ST.
monitor as first assistant and Miss
Katherine Gill as second assistant.
Mrs. w. T. Hamilton was elected
choir director, with Mrs N G. Brown
as assistant. Mrs N G. Brown was
elected PRAYER meeting organist, with
Miss Mamie Cobb Is assistant. ON.
Volz was elected custodian Of the
church.
The pastor made d brief talk, set
ting forth his desire for the years
work, and he was followed by quite
number of those present and all
went away from the meeting with q
determination to make this the best
year in the history of the church.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
PLANS FOR FURTHER
FOOD CONSERVATION

According to a telegram received
at the offices of the federal food adj
ADMINISTRATION, Mr.. Hoover cables from
Europe that,h e has not yet had suf-
ficient time to formulate a definite
program for food conservation, but
Just as soon as he can conclude his
Survey Of the situation this inform
alton will come Mr.. Hoover arr
ranged for the dispatch Of 100000
tons 0f foodstuffs. and the first OF
the ships carrying these supplies has
passed Gibraltar on It's way to South
err Europe.
The message from Mr.. Hoover
states that the pressing demand for
food on every hand in Europe is
Obvious. There is everywhere an ac-
peal for aid from the United States.
The people are looking to this coun-
t.y for the fcodstpffs that will save
them from starvation during the
coming year, while processes on re-
adjustment are going on and plans
can be made for local harvests.
The officials Of the food admins
tration here expect to receive at IN
early date q definite program frorl
AIl FIoovee Upon which an appeal
for concrete savings may be used.
It is recognized by the members of
the food administration the appeal
for conservation must be made now,
not as war necessity, but upon
broad humanitarian grounds. In the
future the food administration will
depend more and more upon voluntary
cooperation and less and less upon
the enforcement of regulations.
In the meantime, and until def
mite program can be arranged by
MI. Hoover and his allied associates,
the efforts of the food administra-
ton are being directed toward pre-
pairing the people of America for a
full and hearty response to any re-
quests that may be made. Every
possible agency for reaching the peo-
bic is being used so that they will
continue to save The county food
organizations builded during the war
viii Be used to disseminate the pro
paganda Of the clean plate and the
avoidance Of waste.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
BRIGHAM is FREED
OF CONTEMPT CHARGE
HOWEVER, SOUNDS NOTE
OF WARNING
Mccall Says Well-Being of Witness
es Must Be Protected at All Haz-
ards, Otherwise Majesty of Law
Cannot Be Upheld.

"The man who attempts to intim-
idate witnesses or to interfere in any
other way with the processes Of the
law or the administration of Justice
will find that he is toying with a
two-edged sword" declared Judge
John E. Mccall yesterday as he dis
missed charge Of contempt of court
against Dan Brigham. of Covington.
says the Commercial Appeal of De-
cember II.
Brigham, who was found guilty in
federal court last week on charges
Of operating an Illicit distillery and
Of retailing liquor without a federal
license, was charged with having
made an attack on a witness who tes-
titled against him.
The evidence showed that after re-
turning to Covington Brigham pur-
chased shotgun and some shells and
that with the weapon in his hands he
twice entered a store where a man
who had been witness against him
then was.
1t was not shown, however, that
Brigham had made threats against
the witness or that he had actually
attempted to attack the man, Judge
Mccall therefore, dismissed the
charge of contempt of court, but in
doing SO he addressed some pointed
remarks to the defendant.
District Attorney Kyser in present
ing the theory of the prosecution in
making the charge against Brigham,
said "The peace and very existence
of society depends upon the enforce
ment of the law, and that in turn de-
ponds upon the protection that is af-
forded to witnesses who go on the
witness stand and testify in behalf
Of the prosecution. If there is no
safeguarding the lives and well-being
of these witnesses against the threats
or attacks of men who may not have
liked their testimony, then there is
an end to the enforcement of the law.
Judge Mccall stated that where act
lal or attempted intimidation Of a
witness was shown he would coop
crate with the district attorney in
those guilty Of intimida-
ion,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
ALMYRA GLEANINGS

Last week was fine weather, and
those who were not through gather
ing this years crop made good use
of the opportunity afforded, and
much Of the fleecy staple was pick
ed.
Mr.. D. c. Click is the champion
pork raiser of this part Of the coun-
ty this year Last week he killed
Two shoats Is months old that dress
ed a little over 400 pounds each, or
a little over pouni a day for each
day Of their age.
Mrs. w. M. Newman, nee Mrs.
Jesse Jones, had sale of personal
property last Tuesday consisting of
stock, tools, corn, hay and household
goods. Mrs. Newman expects for the
present to go to Memphis to live,
but may mo5e to Arkansas later.
She has many friends here who re-
gret ID see her leave this con ,munity.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. Cooper, who
were recently married, moved last
week to the Martindale house on
D. G, Clicks farm, near the orphan
age, and have gone to housekeeping.
Rev. ]. M. White, the new pastor
of Sharon church, of the Almyra
community, reached Covington Satur-
day night, and Mr.. John Morrison
brought him out to Sharon Sabbath
morning in time for services. They
came in Mr.. Morrison's car. Mr..
Whites stock and household effects
reached Atoka in car last Wednes-
day, and the next day were taken out
to the Sharon manse. Mrs. White
and children will not come until af-
ter the holidays Mr.. White is quite
a lover of heirlooms. He has two
antique clocks in his possession that
he prizes very highly, One Of these
rs a "Long Tom" or grandfather"
clock. 1t is about seven feet high.
All of the wheels of it's works are
of wood except one small wheel Of
trass. According to tradition, it was
made soon after the Revolutionary
war, if not before that date. The
other is large old-fashioned eight
day clock of kind that some of
eur older people saw previous to the
war of 1876. Both clocks are in
good running condition, keeping ac-
,urate time. But we might say here
that besides being a good preacher,
Mr.. White also understands clock
to a considerable extent,
and can keep them in good running
order.
Rev. |. S. Caldwell, of Salem, be-
ing present at the evening service
on Sabbath night at Sharon, preach
ed in that service Miss Clara Flem-
ing, also Of the Salem congregation,
read good paper on the subject of
he evening, "The New Day."
Rev. DeShazo, the new pastor Of
Clopton and Macedonia, filled his APP
eointment at Macedonia Sabbath af-
ternoon. He had good audience.
and those who heard him are well
pleased with their new pastor
The first quarterly conference for
The new year was held at Clopton
last Saturday, Rev w. A. Freeman
DR.. Freeman remained
over and preached Sabbath morning
FOR the Clopton people.
Mr.. j. D. Salmons lost a few days
ago $4,000 in cash. If any person |
should find it, no doubt Mr. Salmons
would literally reward them.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
RED CROSS ROLL CALL
DRIVE BEGINS MONDAY
"a HEART AND A DOLLAR" is
SLOGAN OF CAMPAIGN
ROusing Mass Meeting Called for
Next Sunday Afternoon in First
Baptist Church at 2:SO, When
Canadian Officer Will Be Present.

Next Sunday afternoon, December
Is, at the First Baptist Church, at
2:30 o'clock, there viii be mass
meeting in the interest of the Red
Cross Christmas roll call. The fol-
lowing telegram has been received
from the Atlanta headquarters, sign
ca BY H. V. Carson, director Of
speakers, in regard to the speaker:
Corporal Edward w. Martin, of
the Canadian army, is scheduled to
speak at your chapter mass meeting
Sunday, December Is. Corporal Mar
TN is Red Cross expert, an en-
Il siastic speaker and has a good
story. We are counting on you to
have rousing rally"
This Christmas roll call is an effort
to secure as members of the Red
Cross every man, woman, boy and
girl in the United States who can
be reached, and who is able to pay
the small membership fee of $100,
The quota Of members allotted for
Upton county is 5,619, We must
60 over the top, as we have always
done.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
DEATH OF FORMER
PROMINENT TIPTONIAN

Capt. Alfred Boyd died at his
home in Brownsville Sunday night
after an illness Of several months
duration. Capt. Boyd was for many
years one of the most prominent
citizens Of Upton county, making
his home at Red Bud, in the 18th
district of this county, until about
three years ago, when he purchased
the J. w. Brown homestead in
Brownsville and moved to that place.
Funeral services were held Tues
day morning at 1920 O'Clock, and the
interment took place in the Browns
vile cemetery, conducted by Rev. DR.
Troy Beatty, rector Of Grace Church,
Memphis, and Rev. Mr.. Williams, of
Brownsville. Capt Boyd had been an
active member of the Episcopal
church for many years, and took
great interest in the church and its
affairs.
Capt. Boyd was born in Mecklen-
burg county, Va, in 1850, and NOV
ed to Upton county about 1872, and
was married to Miss Kate E. Whit
lev in 1875. His wife and four sons
are left surviving him. They are:
Dr. John Jett Boyd, of Covington;
Ed Boyd, of Clarksdale, Miss; Rob
ert Boyd, Of Washington, D, O., and
Graham Boyd, Of Brownsville He
also leaves two brothers, Robert
Boyd, Of Charlotte county, Va, and
TONNES Boyd, Of Covington, and a
half brother, Charles H. Boyd, of Fl.
Smith, Ark.
The deceased was one of the best
known and most progressive planters
IN West Tennessee, and was a good
and useful citizen and highly re-
spected man, and his death IS a
great loss to his community.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
ii. ZOO, 900 BALES IS CROP
ESTIMATE FOR 1888

The u. S. department of agriculture
in it's final estimate places the 1918
10 cotton crop at 100000 bales,
saws the Commercial Appeal of De-
cember IL.
The total production Of cotton IN
the United States for the seasoa
191S-19 will amount to 5,595,529,OOv
pounds, not including linters, accord
inc to the governments figures. This
is the equivalent of 11,70O.OO0 bales
Of 500 pounds gross weight. The de-
rartment's final figures are l18,000
bales less than forecast from the con-
dition of the cron on September 70.
The end-September forecast showed
a falling off of 2,482,000 bales as
result of deterioration in August. Inc
first production forecast of the crop
this season, based on the condition
at June 25. was 15,325,0OO At that
date the government placed the con-
dition at 1913 per cent Of normal;
At the same date the Commercial
Appeals condition estimate placed y
at 84.9 per cent of normal;
The crop suffered more during Aug
ust than ever before in any month
IN the history Of cotton growing. Pro-
longed drought west of the Missls-
-ippi was almost solely responsible
Insect damage was negligible The
Carolinas have made bumper crops,
and Mississippi is coming forward
18th one Of the greatest crops n IL
history. Texas is woefully shotr
Compared with acreage, the total crop
will turn out the shortest ever knows,
but on account Of the great acreage
estimated at 37,073.000 acres, whieh
is almost a record-it IS the largest
crop since 1918.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
MYERs--DELK

Mr.. Clarence E. Delk, of this vic
nifty, and Miss Estelle Myers, of the
Brighton vicinity, were united in
marriage Wednesday afternoon at
4 o'clock in County Court Clerk G. p.
Simonton's office, Rev. R. A. Clark
officiating, in the presence Of. few
close relatives and friends
They returned to the brides home,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Weir's, where
there was a three=course supper serv-
ed The popular young couple have
the best wishes OF their many friends
for a happy and prosperous future.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12

DR. Geo. w. Young, of Louisville,
KY, will be in Covington next Sun
day. December Is, for two lectures
in the interest of national and world
wide prohibition. At IL o'clock he
will speak at the First Baptist Church
and At night he viii sneak at a an
ion service at the First Methodist
Church. DR., Young has the reputa-
ton Of being a splendid speaker with
a real message He draws large
crowds wherever he goes, and cur
people will doubtless enjoy a zeal
treat when they hear him.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
First Methodist Church

The pastor will preach at the II
clock service. SUNDAY school at
9:45 am. Epworth League at 6:i5
pm.
At the evening service DR.. George
w. Young, a speaker of national
fame, will speak on National and
Worldwide Prohibition He is a
great orator and you will miss a
treat if you don't hear him.
Prayer meeting Wednesday eve
ming at 7 o'clock.
Strangers and visitors always vel
come with us.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
First Baptist Church

Sunday school at 9:30 am.
DR.. George w. Young, national
prohibition lecturer, win occupy this
pulpit at the II o'clock hour At
the evening hour this congregation
viii attend his lecture at the Meth
odist church.
B. Y. P. U. meeting Sunday eve
ming at 6:15. The election Of officers
for the ensuing term will be held at
this meeting.
Weekly PRAYER service Wednesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12

There was a blaze in the restau-
rant Of Paine Bros. at o'clock,
IS Friday evening last, December 6.
caused by the burning out Of burn
ef Of a gasoline stove. fheFs was
nuite a good deal Of excitement, and
the ceiling and walls were badly
seorched BY the flames, but that was
the extent Of the damage.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
First Presbvtarian Chnrch

FlTsI FTesUyIFIIaH UHUICH
Services Sunday, December Is, as
follows:
The pastor viii preach at II am.
on "The Heavenly Home" At the
evening hour our congregation will
attend the union services at the
First Methodist Church.
Sabbath school will begin at $50
am, J. J. Miller, superintendent.
Christian Endeavor meetingn at
6:15 pm. Minor Gracey, Jr, presi-
dent.
The public is cordially invited to
all services of this church.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-12
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Sf. MallI1em,s Chnreh

~
Services on Sunday next as fol
lows:
9;45 am, Sunday school.
II am, morning prayer, sermon.
4 pm, service and address.
Dir. McCabe will officiate.
Please let every member come. Ev.
erybody welcome here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-05
GENERAL ASPHALT SHARES
ATTRACT MOST ATTENTION
ON THE LOCAL STOCK CHANGE
Good Advances Are Recorded by Both the Common
and Preferred-Cambria Iron Is Weak-Steel
and Railroads Score Gains

Local share trading small today with few
consequence and business
on the big board early the day however
to higher
states Steel
substantial
German Uboats
to be the chief
marine campaign would
war news from the European baeheds
factory and
favorable to the Allies likely i'm
AS
most Of The
out the quickly took
Lake Superior
ton advanced % TonopahBemon scored
phia Electric United
small
Reading
Lehgh Valley
below
the showing
muc held steady and unchanged