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The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

The public respects and be-
ieyes In the merchant who is
sure enough of his goods to
talk about them.
In the face of rising prices,
increased cost of living. the
people must have quality. are
demanding value for their
money.
The times are propihous for
the ~ E broad prin-
ciples. -a----., intelligence;
never before has there been. a
cosuNvzD on nAau rwo
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
Clemenceau viii Tell IL.
OF Abbeville Conference

Paris, May 5.-Premier Clemenceau
has expressed the desire to tell the
army committee OF the chamber Of
deputies the results Of the Abbeville
conference. with particular reference
to the Utilization of American Assist
ance. - ~. .. 80,
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
Spy Suspects Taken at
u. S. Shipbuilding Yard

Jersey City. May 5.-Two men who
described themselves as Eric Schu-
man, q. and George Roades, q, both
of Rolla. No., were arrested today
while taking photos Of the Federal
Shipbuilding yards on the Hacken-
sack River. Federal agents are In
yestigating their recordA
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
Advertising Talks
(For Advertiser and Reader.)

Many a merchant carries su-
perior goods and charges fair
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
Action in Lorraine Sector Brings
Capture Of Observation Post
Besides Town.
SALIENT Is FLATTENED OUT
Jut in Luneville Sector Now Eliminated
by u. S. Men Without
Resistance.

With the American Army in France May 5-The town
OF Anserver. the Lorraine sector penetrated early this
morning by of patrols which invaded the enemy ter
ntory for 300 yards
The Americans upon observation post manned
by German corporal and SIX men,
They Immediately attacked killing three of the enemy
and capturing the other four One of the latter was wounded
considerable number of Germans with machine guns
and tools were discovered early this morning northwest of
Toul abandoned trenches the Bois Bre which was
the scene of sharp fighting on April H.
COVERING ATTACK EXPECTED.
There indications that the enemy might launch another
tack order the work of consolidating position within the
German lines. 80
Our artillery however, broke up the German plan. with vicou.
bombamen the conclusion of which patrols unable
find single enemy the old trenches although had
been left there in the hurry to from the shells.
SUCCESSFUL ARTILLERY ATTACK.
With the American Army France May 5-A successful a
y attack and raid by the Americans the Luneve sector elm
mated the last of the German sant utns uncomoab our
lines this front.
For patrols this sector have enjoyed und
pued possession of No Mans Land flashing dark often
ing the enemys first line, and keeping touch with the
enemys During period enemy patrols
discovered the Germans apparently being unwilling risk any
patrol engagements They held their first lines lightly that
American patrol soldier aughngy remarked he thought the Ger
had hired oneesged along the line every night
and FIRE off rockets order MAINTAIN the impression that he
really there
INFANTRY ACTIVITY NIL
Although infantry activity in this practically nil the
artillery been active gradually falling
back normal FIRE today
During preliminary bombardment which demolished big
salient in the woods southwest of Haeve before the early
morning raid heavy joined sheng
afterwards learned that they played havoc with the dugOu
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

prices. but he
guards his Sc
cret so closely
that no one but
himself ever
finds 1t out.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

The Washington Herald is a
Home newspaper for Home peo-
ple-30.000 daily.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
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Continue to be Iooq0 Amen-
can-Buy W. S. S. and support
the Red Cross.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05
HOLLY GROVE ITEMS

Mrs. Sarah Jane Gwinn, Mr.. S. S,
Rose, Little Euna Grace Delashmit
and little Ruby Rose are on the sick
list this week.
Mr.. Lawn Delashmit and family,
Of Beaver, spent Sunday with Mr.
lobe Smith and family, Of this place
Mr.. Raymond Huffman, Of Mem
phis, spent Thanksgiving with home
folks.
Miss lisa Fleming, of Brighton,
spent Thanksgiving with Miss Nellie
Rose, and reported nice time.
Several Of the young people Of this
place attended singing at Beaver
Saturday night, and reported, etc
Saturday, and reported a nice time.
Mr.. Henry Dickey and son, Au-
hrey, made business trip to Mem
phis Friday.
Miss Mary McWilliams and little
Harry Goforth have been on the sick
list.
Several of the young people of
Oak Grove attended young peoples
society at this place Sunday night.
Mrs. SalIie Wiseman, of 0sceola,
Ark, spent Sunday with Mr.. S. S.
Rose and family. She also is visit
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05
WALTER FRANK MOON

On Wednesday morning, November
81, the death angel visited the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Moon, ard
bore upon his golden wings the spirit
of their little son, Walter Frank.
Little Walter Ficnk was one OF these
Happy little baLies who was ways
ready to smile, ard his sweet little
smiles that Won the hea t Of all
who kna~ SIM.
We do not understand why our
Heavenly Father has seen best to
take away he sunshine Of that now
sad home. But God often moves in a
mysterious way His wondrous works
proclaim.
But do not grieve, dear parents.
Little Walter Frank was sent here
for wise purpose, and now our
Heavenly Father needs him in His
kingdom and for His glory.
Little Walter Frank was nine
months and 10 days old at the time
of his death.
He was laid to rest the evening
of the same day, in the Macedonia
cemetery, to await the resurrection
morn. ONE WHO LOVED HIM.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05
NONRESIDENT NOTICE

Matte Speed VS.. Walter Speed. In
the County Court of Upton County,
Tennessee. December, 1918, Term.
In this cause, it appearing to the
court from the bill Of complainant,
which is sworn to, and also from af-
fidavit Of w. v. Bringle, solicitor for
complainant, which is on file in this
cause, that the defendant, Walter
Speed. is a nonresident of the state
of Tennessee, and that his present
whereabouts is unknown, it is there
fore ordered by the court that said
defendant, Walter Speed, appear be-
fore the Judge Of the county court
of Upton county, Tennessee, at the
courthouse in Covington, Tennessee,
on or before the first Monday in jan
uary, 1919, the same being the 9Th
day of January, 1919, aAd being the
first day Of the January, 1919, term
of said court, and make defense to
compliments bill for divorce, filed
against him in the above styled
cause, or same will be taken for con-
fessed and the cause set for hearing
ex parte as to him.
It is further ordered by the court
that a copy Of this order by pub
lished for four consecutive weeks
in the Covington Leader, newspaper
published In said county.
A true copy. Attest:
c. p. SIMONTON, Clerk.
This December 4. 1918.
w. ". Bringle, solicitor for COM
plainant. 5d4w.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05
SOME RULES FOR SUCCESS

George Reynolds, q well-knOwn CAi-
cage banker, says in the American
Magazine:
"To sum up, therefore, these are
the essential rules as see them:
Choose your life work early.
make your own rules Of conduct
early
"Choose your friends carefully.
"Do more than the routine work
of your job.
Decide quickly in all matters, and
act promptly.
"If right, ignore criticism; if wroRg,
change without delay.
practice economy. Be neither ex-
travagant nor niggardly.
avoid depending on your friends.
Give as much as you receive frem
them.
practice diplomacy-it smoothes
the rough spots and gives you the
advantage of the next move.
"Cultivate cheerfulness, to enable
you to carry the necessary and
throw off the unnecessary burdens.
''Be square with yourself as with
those with whom you are associated"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05
DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES
Western District of Tennessee
In the Matter of Claud simonton

In the Matter of Claud Simonton,
Bankrupt in Bankruptcy. No 1866.
To the Honorable John E. Mccall,
Judge of the district court Of the
United States for the western dis
triet of Tennessee, Claud Simonton,
of Covington, in the county of Tip
ton and state &C Tennessee, in said
district, respectfully represents that
on the 18th day of June, 1918, last
past, he was duly adjudged bank
rupt under the acts Of Congress re-
lating to banBru itcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and
rights of property, and has fully com
piled with all the requirements Of
said acts and of the orders of the
court touching his Bankruptcy Where
fore he prays that he may be decreed
bv the court to have a full discharge
from all debts provable against his
estate under said bankrupt acts, ex-
eept such debts as are excepted by
law from such discharge.
Dated this 10Th day Of November,
A. D., 1918
CLAUD SIMONT0N, Bankrupt.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
Western District of Tennessee !.


On this 4th day OF December, A. D.
1918, on reading the foregoing petit
ton, it is ordered by the court that
hearing be had upon the same on
the 4th day of January, A. D., 1919,
before said court, at Memphis, in said
district, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
and that notice thereof be published
in the Covington Leader, a newspa-
per printed in said district, and that
all known creditors and other per-
sons in interest may appear at the
said time and place and show cause,
if any they have, why the prayer
of the said petitioner should not be
granted. And be it further ordered
by the court that the clerk shall
send by mail to all known creditors
copies Of said petition and this order,
addressed to them at their place of
residence as stated.
Witness, the Honorable John r.
Mccall, judge of said court, and the
seal thereof, at Memphis, in said dis
trict, on the 4th day Of December,
1918.
A. G. MATHEWS, Clerk.
BY E. j. HEIDEL, Chief Deputy Clerk
(Seal Of the Court
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05
WHAT'S GONG TO HAPPEN?

A certain business men prints on
his stationery the following frank
statement:
Il have been in this business since
1877. have been pleasing and dis
pleasing the public ever since. l
have been cussed and discussed, boy
cotted, talked about, lied about, lied
to, hung up, held up, robbed, etc. The
only reason | am staying in business
now is to see what the his going
to happen next"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

before the boys viii take another Joy
ride over the deep, and what Joy
that win be.
; Well, l guess old Munford is some
dull now, for they have taken all
the bows away from there. We'll, /
hope il won't be dull long. Tell ali
hello for me, and that ! am dong
well and hope them all The same.
Father, this is all the news ! have
to tell you, but | will tell you all
some day in 1919. Don't fail to
write me real soon.
Lovingly your son,
PVT. ]. w. CRIGGER,
Bat. A, 115th f. A., A. E. F.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

ing relatives at Brighton.
We were indeed sorry that it was
so cold on the little folks that they
postponed their Thanksgiving din
ner.
Mr.. Turner Huffman and family,
Of Burlison, spent Saturday night
with Mr.. Pearl Rose and family,
and they spent Sunday with relatives
in Memphis and reported a nice time.
Remember, preaching at this place
every Sunday morning at II o'clock,
and young peoples society Sunday
evening at 1890 Everybody invited.
LONESOME BILL.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05
First Methodist Church

Preaching Sunday II am, by Rev.
W. C. Waters.
Sunday school at $40.
Preaching at z pm. by the pastor.
kpworth League at 6:15 pm.
First quarterly conference Monday
night at o'clock in the parlor Of
the church.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at z o'clock.
We invite visitors and strangers
to worship with us.
All are invited who will come, and
will be heartily welcomed.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE

Having qualified as administrators
Of the estate of L. G. Street, deceased,
/ hereby notify all parties indebted
to said estate to come forward and
settle same with me at once. All
parties having claims against said
estate will file same, duly authenti-
Gated, with the clerk of the county
court.
This December 5, 1918. 5d2w
MRS. MAUD HAMILTON. AdmX.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05
FROM ]. F. cRIGGER
A. e. IL. Nov. 5

A. &. F., Nov. 5, 1913.
Dear Father-Your letter was re-
ceived yesterday, and / was glad to
hear from you ali. and that YOU all
were well and getting along fine 7
am well and doing fine. / am still
on the front vet, and think it is
great sport, too, for it reminds me
of Christmas or New Years moist
for there are plenty of amusemeiIts
here. It is IKE taking hunting trip.
for YOU can aiwavs find nlentv IF
game. But Dad. the game is about
all gone. don't think it will be long
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05
oro
aSSlEIe0

For sale.-All Of my furniture
bedsteads, dresser, washstand, library
and center tables, rocking and straight
chairs, dining table, safe, cook stove,
jars and ehurns, one 4-year-old mare,
one family horse, wagon, buggy,
farm tools, corn hay, five pigs, 100
pounds each. On Dec. 10, 1918, at
w. B. Wilson's farm, one mile south
west of Clopton. Brighton, Route 1.
Mrs. Will Newman.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Dr. N. D. JetFries, Of Memphis.
viii fiji this pulpit Sunday at the
morning and evening hours. He is
one Of the states strongest men,
and a foreeful message is anticipated.
Sunday school at $50 am.
B. Y. p u. at 6:15 pm. The pub
Tie is invited
Weekly prayer service Wednesday
evening at z o'clock.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For -Sideboard, 8-foot extern
sion dining table and 8 chairs, all
practically new. If you want a bar
gain, call at once Mrs. Geo. B.
Rhodes, r. F. D. No. 2, Covington,
Tenn. Phone 2129. 21n-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Wanted Some nice pure bred
Barred Rock, Rhode Island Red and
Buff Orpington young ROSTERS and
pullets. viii pay $1,25 each. McLis-
ter Brothers, Brighton. 28n-tf.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Wanted to Buy.-All the produce
you have for sale; also veal calves.
D. E. Rose, with w. P. Simonton &
Bros. Brighton, Route /; Phone,
Brighton 46-A. 5d4w%
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Notice.-The public is hereby mott
fled not to let their hogs or other
stock run at large or to hunt on
my place in district No. 1, under pen
atty Of the law. W. F. Laid. 28n2'
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Wanted.-To Rent a House, Close
in. Will want house now, or by the
first of the year Would like to rent
for long time. Apply to Leader.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

IT IS characteristic Of
folks af,er they pass the allotted
three scoro years aud IA, TO look
III. back over tho Gays that are como
AMI tAoughtnilJ live them over.
/ fnd myself, at eorantv-one, frequently
drifting beck n overt 4, century, when
see IuyEalf in tAs ttao drug 81 ore owned
at Bolivar, NO, making and ceiling o
vegetable compound IT, my friends aud
cnstoncrs-what ve8 iAcn known only as
Or. Lewis Medicine for Esomach, Liver
and Bewll Coapl1inta.
For many years while | was perfecting my
form "a / STAGED AID inTcsIlgabed the
laxativos and ca.hartic5 ca tie market and
became convinced that their main fault
was not thai t1cy did not c9bCn th9 bowels,
but tlGt ID Ii actlcl was too VIC emit and
drastic, and rpstb tl,o Egstcnl Ill the user;
which was duo to t,o fact tlat they were
not thorough enorCl ia their action, some
simply Sang on cunper Or small intca-
tines, While Others woGld act only on the
lower or larfe intestincs, and that they
almost inyariaEly produced q habit re-
curing augmented doses.
believed that prenaration to produce
the best effect Iaus5 fret tone tine liver,
then act on the stomach and entire Glimen-
tary system. If tAis wac accomplished, the
medicine would produce mild, but
thorough ell mination & the waste without
the usual sickening sensations, and MAKO
the user feel better at onco.
After experimenting with hundreds Of
diff rent compounds, at last perfected tie
formula that is now known as Natures
Hemedy. which I truly believe Goes
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Wanted to Lease.-By responsible
party, small farm, from 100 to 200
acres; must be well improved. Would
like privilege Of buying. Address
Box 1852, Sheffield, Ala. 5d2w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Wanted to Buy.-Black walnuts.
Will pay the highest market price.
Boys, this is your chance to make
your Christmas money. D. E. Rose,
Brighton, Route /. 5d2w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale.-Sixty acres land located
on Covington and Stanton road; near
churches and two good schools; one
Of the most desirable situations for
a home; in good, healthy community,
in the 18th district; IL miles from
Covington. On good terms. John
Y. Peete. 5d2W
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Notice.-All persons are hereby no
titled not to let their stock run at
large on my farm in the 18th district.
w. b. Gates. 1W*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale.-My farm in the 18th
district, near Garland, consisting of
100 acres, for $4,000 an acre. | win
include in the sale the live stock and
feedstuffs listed below, and all farm
ing implements: Two mules, 4 and 5
years old; 4 cows and yearlings-
2 of the cows are fresh; about 80
barrels of corn and two tons of hay.
w. A. Brown, Covington, R. 5. 28n2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Taken Up.-Small dark sorrel mare
mule. Owner can have same by
identifying and paying for this adj
vertisement. JEFF Hayes, city. l.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale.-Storehouse and lot at
Brighton; price 5000. Apply to JIM.
Burtis or w. H. Billings, Brighton,
4ehh' 5d2w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Wanted.-Buyer for Gull, bridge and
framing lumber. If not in stock, will
cut on short notice. w. P. Simonton
& Bros. 14n-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale. Two dozen- Ringlet
Barred Rock hens and pulIets. Mrs.
Y. A.~~Crenshaw, Covington, R. g..
Phone 2911. Price $3.50 each. 21n34
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Wanted-To buy family mare, six
years old and safe for children to
drive. 7. G. Hamrick, R. F. D. No.
z, Atoka, Tenn. 28n2w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale.-Fifteen head of nice
shoats; will weigh from rs to 1875
pounds. Robert Gee, Covington,
Route z. 1w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale.-Two milk COWS with.
calves, three yearlings and four
shoats. G. 7. Blankenship, Coving-
ton, Route o. 5d3W*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale.-A full-blooded Poland
China sow, subject to registration.
Or will trade for meat hog. S. O.
Huey, Brighton. Tenn, Route /. If
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Registered Red PolIed cattle
or Duroc pigs, writet r. X. Mcbride,
Covington, Tenn, Route 6.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Wanted White woman to make
home in family and assist in cooking
and doing general housekeeping; rea-
sonable wages and board. o. E. Mar
tin, IL miles from Covington, on
Route 4. Tvs
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale. - Thoroughbred Poland
China pigs, 4 months old. Old time
black and white spotted beauties.
Can be registered. Price $500 each.
Will weigh about 100 pounds. E. E.
Smith, Covington, Route A. INIT.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Strayed. From my barn near
Stanton, Tuesday night, Nov. 26, one
light bay mare, with black name and
tail. White on forehead and hind feet.
Will give liberal reward for informa-
ton leading to her recovery. viii
Williams, colored, Stanton, Tenn,
Route 8, Box 8. 5d2w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05
Their Medicine Chest To- 70 Years

and does mere than any Laxative On the
ia.reg 0eua5 Tho thousands oi lattafs
fir m gyo convinced me l was right,
anil user az Ratm0's Remedy q 9 .
i.,isi QAe, even though he may have
used J twenty-five years, never has
to increase the dose.
NY knoalc9ge a medicine and ths re-
suits OF Its use in my Cwn family and
am ng Ey friends before ! ever offered IT
ftr sale, e3eeCd no 70 hove Ereat faith ia
EagaTe's Ronle5g from tho very FIRST.
Ard now rs I find my elt nce-i.g tAe ago
when / must low TO tho Inevitable a1d go
to another LIE, my greatest pleasure IS 10
cit cac day and reed tho letters Tat each
mail brings from people 40 old or ol9er
tAan I, WHO tell CT having used Nssirs's
EsacGy for ten fifteen and twenty years,
and how they and their children and
Grandchildren have been benefited hy it.
IT is eonsoling thought my friends, for
man at my age 10 feel that aside from
h3 own Success, enc has dono something
for his fellow man. My greatest satisfac-
ton, my greatest happiness today, is the
knowledge tbat tonight more than one
mill.ca peosle will take a kissurs's Re.Esdy
(HJR Tablet and will be better, healthier,
happier people for it. / hope you VIII
be- one CT them.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Wanted.-The use of two horses
for feed during winter. Phone 1853.
Covington, Tenn. 28n-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale.-Two hearing tubes for
the partially deaf. Apply at this
office. 2Sn3w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale.-Pair Of mules, 7 years
old; weigh about 1850. Also some
nice young cows and heifers, will
be fresh real soon. Will take note
or Liberty bonds for any of the above.
C. L. Shoaf, Covington, R. 8. 5d2
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale.-5O killing hogs ard sew
eral Duroc brood sows. o. s. Hall.
Covington, Route 2. 28n-tf.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Wanted.-To rent or buy five or
slx-room cottage with good lot. S.
G. Montgomery. 2Sn2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale.-Good, healthy pigs at IS
cents a pound. E. E. Smith, Gov
ington, Route 1. 21n-tf.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale.-I have large flock Of
full-blood White Rock chickens that
I will sell at $1.5O for hens and cock
erels, as I am going to move out of
the county. These are choice stock,
and of good strain. j, B. Jackson,
two miles south of Covington. 5d2
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Americas War for Humanity sold.
delivered. G. Wiseman. W.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

Wanted.-To buy registered Duroc
SOW; bred. J. W. Bradshaw, RID.
No. 2, Burlisor> Tenn. 5d2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-05

For Sale.-GentIe mare and mule
colt. Alexander, the druggist 1w