The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-07-24
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LOCAL NEWS

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Mr.. W. E. L. Trim had the mis-
fortune to lose a $3.50 mule from
congestion one night lately.
Rev. Chesley Bowden will preach
at Pisgah church next Saturday eve
ming at o'clock.
Mr.. w. C. Massey's new house on
the site Of the house destroyed by
fire some time ago, has been COM
pleted.
Mr.. ]. B. Thomas, who was over
seas for IL months with the 38th
division, returned Thursday night
to his home in the 18th district.
ESQ. jim" says the only differ
ence between a "skip jack" and an
old-time politician is that you can
catch Skip jack" by going deep,
but you can't get politician at all.
Parties interested in Indian
Creek graveyard are asked to meet
there early in the morning of the
first Saturday in August for the pur-
pose of looking after its welfare.
Mr.. w. S. Mayes returned Fri
day evening from an extended visit
to Mineral Wells, Tex. His many
friend will be delighted to know that
his health was very greatly benefit
ed by the trip.
Rev. and Mrs. TIL. Hancock have
among the visitors here Monday.
Mr.. Carter informed us that his
daughter, Mrs. H. P. Stewart, who
had been very sick with fever, was
again able to be up.
Mr.. B. G. Fike, of Decatur, Ala,
arrived here Thursday night, and has
succeeded Mr. G. P. Walker as acting
manager of the Gulf Compress Co.
Mr.. Walker has gone to Texas, where
he will take charge of a compress.
The date for the beginning of
the meeting at Mt. Lebanon has been
changed from July "a to July 81
rext Sunday Rev. 7. Riley Davis
will assist the pastor, Rev. Z. 7.
Smith, IN conducting the meeting.
Hon. R. w. Sanford is entertain
ing the members of his Sunday school
class in the First Presbyterian Church |
with an outing on Open Lake, Lau-
derdale county. The party left We'd
nesday for three-days' stay at that
famous resort.
Mr.. Clyde Montgomery has
bought the John D. Smith place of
1882 acres, situated one and a half
miles south Of the city, and adjoin-
ing the R. A. Burnett place. The
was $780, and possess
sion will be given January next.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Dew went
10 Ripley Sunday to attend the fu-
neral of the formers brother, Mr..
!. A. Webb, aged 60 years, who died
1t his home four miles west of that
place at 4 o'clock Saturday. The
burial took place at Grace church.
DIR. R. P. Walker left Monday
morning for Saltillo, Tenn. He will
assist Rev. J. d. Fleming in a pro-
racted meeting during that time.
Upon his return he will go to Rose
mark, where he will assist Rev. ]. V.
jurrie in a protracted meeting.
Mr.. G. w. Curren, Of South Cow
ngton, has purchased the McCraw
Id place in that suburb from Mr..
Walter McCraw, for a consideration
# $1,000. Mr.. Curren will later
uild a handsome dwelling on the f;
property.
Frank L. Miller, arrested by
Deputy j. l. Coleman on warrant
worn out yb Mr.. A. S. Miller, charg- ]
ng him with forgery of check {
or $40, was tried Saturday before I
$50. Jim Walker, and upon failure {
D make the requisite bond of $500
yas sent to Jail. S
Mr.. j. S. Primer was learning {
he art of driving a car Saturday,
yhen he ran his car wheel against J
horse being ridden by John Henry !
lose, son Of VIM. Rose, Of the 18th /
istrict, with the result that the y
orse's leg was broken just below the :
ock.
Coleman Herring, son Of Mr..
lave Herring, Of the Mason vicinity,
hose critical illness was reported I
ast week, died at IL o'clock Friday, !
nd was buried at Cedar Hill ceme-
cry, Mason, Saturday morning at 10 >
clock, Rev. w. F. Maxedon conduct
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