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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03

pleting their intrenchments and, when
there was slight show Of faltering
after shot better directed than the
others had done some execution In the
trenches, Prescott himself mounted
the works and marched to and fro
with drawn sword, regardless Of the
fact that he was a mark for the Brit
ish. He thus preserved the courage Of
his men who had never before been
under fire.
British Began Attack.
1t was about three o'clock In the at
ternoon when the British troops, sup
ported by terrific bombardment
from the ships in the harbor, adj
vanced in solid column against the
Notifications. Confidently they ap-
preached the works Of the Americans,
constituting the silence on the hilltop
as timidity. They changed their atti-
tude on this point when they arrived
within a few hundred feet Of the re-
doubt. The Americans had been or
dered to refrain from firing until the
command was given. Thus it was the
British advancing over the open
stretch Of ground, painting from the
heat and the weight Of their KNAPP
sacks, heard the word "Fire!" ut the
moment of their supreme confidence,
and recoiled before q volley that
moved down many of-their number.
A deadly fire was poured into the
British columns, the marksmen Of the
Americans picking off the officers.
Along the whole line of Notifications,
from the rail fence to the redoubt, the
British columns advanced second
time and once more were met with
deadly fire. Now, however, they were
prepared for it; although staggered by
the shock, they soon rallied and con-
tinued their advance. The Americans
fired with such rapidly that 1t seemed
as II a continuous stream Of fire
poured out from the redoubt.
Brought Help to Prescott.
Although the field was strewn with
their dead, the British again attempt
ed to take the American position.
Prescott had sent for achievements
early in the day and John Stark, with
his New Hampshire company, had
courageously crossed Charlestown
neck under severe fire from the enc
my. But the hazard Of the attempt
deferred other commanders from
bringing troops to the support Of the
brave Prescott.
With ammunition almost exhausted
and troops tired out from the strain
to which they had been subjected,
Prescott realized the futility Of hold
ing his position In the face Of repeat
ed attacks by the reformed and re-en-
forced British lines. Nevertheless, he
determined again to measure his
strength with the adversary; and,
with command to his men to make
every shot tell, he awaited the adj
vance OF the British. Again the latter
were permitted to advance within 20
yards Of the American works before
they were fred upon. The British line
was broken. but still 1t advanced.
With their powder now quite exhaust
ed, the Americans met their opponents
with dubbed muskets and bayonets.
The odds were too great and Pres
colt ordered his men to retreat. It
was in doing this that the Americans
suffered their heaviest loss; among
others who fell was Warren, one Of the
most cherished of the popular leaders.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
INDIVIDUAL HOUSE FOR sow
Separate Pen or Stall Six by Eight
Feet, With Fender, Is Best at
narrowing Time.

At narrowing time each SOW should
have separate stall, pen, or individ-
ual house about six by eight feet
with fender or railing about ten
inches from the wall and a foot off
the floor to keep the pigs from being
caught against the wall by the sow
when lying down.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03

rows. The wires should be placed
loosely about the frame, as. shown,
then frightened by twisting them with
a spike. A trellis of this kind can be
used for several years, and if desired
can be removed ut the end Of each
season. Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
. LIVE STOCK NOTES ]
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES


Horses and mules will be used for
many years on some farms.
Compared with corn, nine bushels
of cooked potatoes are worth two Of
the grain as hog feed.
=
When lambs are coming rapidly the
ewes should be watched day and night
to avoid unnecessary losses.
It does not pay to take chance
feeding hogs swill which contains
strong soap or some of the washing
powders.
A lamb too weak to st,,nd should get
fill OF its mothers milk as soon as
possible. If it refuses to nurse feed it
from a bottle.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1919-07-03
TRELLIs EASY TO CONSTRUCT
Twisted Wires Support sweet-Pea
Plants in Most Satisfac-
tory Manner.

A very satisfactory sweet-pea trel-
lis can be made by stretching wires
on frame of two-inch hard wood or
One-inch pipe. the length Of the frame
being the same as the length of the
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-06-26
BOLD ROBBERY AT HOTEL
Undo SUNDAY NIGHT

A bold robbery occurred at the
Hotel Bindo some time during Sun
day night Mr.. H. G, Willis, OF
Nashville, representative Of the j. T.
Case Threshing Machine Co., is mi
nus watch and a small amount Of
money-about dollar and half in
change. The watch is Burlington
Special, hunting case, 19-jewel, 16-
size timepiece.
Mr.. G.F. Zane, of Detroit, travelling
representative Of wholesale cloth
ing house, is also shy of thirty-five
dollars in money as a result of the
thief's visit.
Entry was gained to the building
by prizing open the kitchen window.
The thief then tied two mon handles
together, on the end of which he fas-
tened an improvised wire hook. With
this he went to the doors Of the above
named gentlemen, evidently taking
a box with him which he mounted
and hooked their trousers on the end
Of the pole. After rifling the pockets
the trousers were left in the sample
room at the end Of the hail..
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-06-26
WARNER CLEMENTS

A very pretty home Weading was
sOlennized Tuesday afternoon in the
home of the brides parents on Walk
er avenue when Capt. and Mrs. Ed
Warner gave in marriage their
daughter, Minnie Lee, to Geo. p.
Clements, Of Munford, Tenn, the
Rev. Mr.. Hassell, Of Munford, Off
eating. Owing to a recent bereave-
ment in the brides family, the cere-
mony was quietly but impressively
said in the presense Of few friends
and relatives, the only attendants
being the brie's sister, Miss Lille
Pennington, and Mr.. Frank E. Cox.
The house was artistically decorat-
ed for the occasion in sweet peas and
hydrangeas,the altar before which the
ceremony was said being formed by
large vases of the latter flowers. In
the dining room, where refreshments
were served, the sweet pea decora-
lions were carried out. The brides
table was arranged in an oval shape,
the centerpiece being huge mound
of sweet peas, from the center OF
which rose miniature Cupid, aiming
his arrow,
Shortly after the ceremony, Mr.
and Mrs. Clements left for a trip
through the country by auto. Miss
Warner enjoys q wide popularity in
Munford, where she has spent much
Of the past two years, and her many
friends there viii be glad to welcome
her.
Mr.. Clements is a prominent bust
ness man Of that place, and having
extensive cotton interests in this city
received the fluctuations Of his many
friends here among the cotton men.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clements will be at
home after June rs, in Munford.--
Memphis Commercial Appeal, June %
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-06-26
b. Y. p. u. TO INSTALL NEW
OFFICERS SUNDAY NIGHT

The Baptist Young Peoples Union
viii hold its semi-annual installation
service next Sunday night at the
regular preaching service hour, wher
the pewly-elected officers will be in
Quoted into the duties Of their posi-
tions, to serve for the ensuing six
months.
An interesting program has beer
arranged, consisting Of musical mum
bers, addresses and other enjoyable
features. The public is cordially in
vited to be present,
The new officers are as follows
Clyde L. Breland, president; Miss
Patti Ralph, vice-president; Miss
E1ith Turner, secretary treasurer; I've
McFadden, quiz leader; Mrs. Clyde
Il Breland, librarian; Hays Owen,
Carey Entriken, Miss Bette Mai
Chapman and Mrs. Chas. E. Wauford,
group leaders.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-06-26
DICKINsON-sO MERYILL
WEDDING AT MASON

A wedding, beautiful in its sim
plicity on account Of the recent death
Of brother Of the bride on the bat
tlefield of France, was solemnized
Thursday evening, June 10, at the
Christian church at Mason, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. John W.
Dickinson, of Brownsville, and Miss
Mary Lottie Somervill, Elder Victor
R. Smith, Of Memphis, officiating.
Miss Mary Evans, Of Brownsville,
sweetly sang Il Give My Heart to
You" The altar where God joined
together this happy pair in consum-
nation of this gift, was a beautiful
bower Of white and pink and twining
vines, the work of loving hands. The
bridal party was ushered into the
church to the strains of Mendels-
sohn's wedding march rendered by
Mrs. b. A. Somervill.
The bride never looked more beau
tiful and wore a gown Of georgette
with pearl trimmings and veil caught
with band of pearls, and carried a
shower bouquet Of bride roses and
valley lilies. She entered upon the
arm Of her eldest brother, Mr.. B. A.
Somervill, who gave her in marriage.
Her sister, Miss Maud Somervill, was
maid Of honor, and wore silver cloth
with Nile green draperies, and carried
shower. bouquet of sweet peas.
Little Mary Ethel Marshall, dressed
in white silk tulle over silk with sill
yer trimmings with veil caught by
band of rOsebuds, carried the ring
upon a silver tray.
The groom was attended by his
brother, Mr.. Joe Dickinson, best
man. The ushers were Mr.. Charles
Somervill, brother Of the bride, and
Mr.. Jack Gilbert, of Brownsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickinson left at 10
o'clock for an extended tour in Can
ada and points of interest in the east,
The bride wore travelling suit Of
midnight blue serge, They viii be
at home to their friends after July
rs at Brownsville.
Miss Mary Lottie was born and
reared in Upton county, and numbers
her friends by her acquaintance.
She is lovely and most estimable
Young lady in every respect, Mr..
Dickinson is man Of sterling worth
and has considerable farming inter-
ests in Haywood county and in prox-
unity Of New Orleans, LR. $50
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-06-26
BOARD OF EDUCATION
ELECTS TEACHERS
MORE APPOINTMENTS TO BE
MADE LATER
Following Were Elected at Meeting
Of Board of Education Last Thurs
day-White and COlOred Teachers
Are Named.

The following teachers were elect.
ed at the meeting of the County
Board of Education last Thursday
The other teachers for the variOu;
schools of the county will be elected
at the next meeting of the board.
Holmes School-HH. Robson, prin-
cipal; Willie Smith, Katherine Nor.
risOn, Martha Richardson, Ada
Moore, Ella B. Bell.
Leigh's Chapel-Elnora Warmath
Rialto- Ruth Mccullough.
Solo-Miriam Lackey, principal;
Charlie Sue Lackey.
Liberty--Emma Delashmit.
Holly GroYe-0ra Moore, principal;
sHda Mccullough.
Owen-Virgie Moore, Lottie Rose
Gothran.
Hazel Grove--Corrie Pickens.
Walnut Grove-Annie May Stevens
Burlison-Mlarie Moose, principal;
Roberta Moose.
Detroit-Mrs W. A. Rogers, Lin
ME Archer.
Bride Mrs. Anna Glass, principal,
Gilt Edge, Bette Williams.
Poplar Grove-C. E. Dacus, prin-
cipal; Mrs. Ruby Burrough.
BIuff-Eula Williams.
Quito-Mary L. McQuiston, Mary
Simpson.
Reverie Ruby Kelley.
CloptoR Ralph Strong, principal;
Alice Beddingfield, Helen Fitzpatrick.
Mt. Carmel--Dollie Crenshaw, prin-
cipal; Clara Miller, Nellie Wiley.
Union School-Thelma Harmon.
Gainsville-Pauline Cothran.
Wilson's Chapel-Louise Cothran.
Mason-Lois Mitchell, Mary Jack
son.
Phelan-S. J. TempIetOn, principal;
EUnice Hewitt. Katherine O'Neal,
Mormon Deverell.
COIored Schools
NOEL school-Carrie Parks Newton,
Odessa Bernard.
Rialto- Media White.
Kinney Matte Hall.
st. Peters Nicely TuggIes.
st. PauPs-S. A., Borum.
SaddleT-J. o. Brown.
Atoka- Minnie jackson.
Beech Chapel Peter Mason.
Tabernacle William Thompson,
principal; Georgia May Hunt.
st. Matthew's-Annie Belle Thomp-
son.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-06-26

We are requested to announce
that Rev. /. S. Caldwell, Of Salem,
will preach at Brighton Sunday night,
June 20, at 8 o'clock.
Relatives in this vicinity have
received news of the safe landing in
New York last Sunday Of Mr.. Dou-
glas Taught. The young man has
been in the naval service for several
months past.
The many friends Of Mr.. John I.
VanMeter, who has been confined to
his home on account Of illness for
many weeks, will be glad to learn
that he Isl steadily improving and
gaining strength.
The hour for the meeting Of the
young peoples conference of the A.
R. p church, which was to be held
at $3.50 o'clock pm. on July /, has
been changed to $50 o'clock on the
same date.
Mrs. David Goddard entertained
the younger set on Tuesday after
noon, to compliment Miss Laura Tip
ton, of Brownsville. Rock and Hearts
were the diversions Of the afternoon,
at the conclusion of which a dainty
ice course was served.
Mr.. Sam Mitchell, DR., of Mason,
recently got his hand badly hurt
while cranking an automobile. We
understood Wednesday that blood poi
soning had set in, that he was suf-
fering very much from it, and thar
he had gone to Memphis for treat
ment in one Of the hospitals there.
Mr.. ]. M. Wilson, Of the Walnut
Grove vicinity, was kicked on the
hip by horse at R. P. Strains liv-
cry barn here last Saturday and was
very painfully hurt. Judge John X.
Peete was kicked by the same horse
at the same time, but was far enough
from the range Of the horses heels
not to be hurt.
Private Thomas Ivory Parker and
Miss Elizabeth Windy Hines were
married at the parsonage Of Second
church and Pisgah Wednesday eve
ming, June IS, at z o'clock, Rev. J.
w. Joyner officiating. Private Joe
Sartin and Miss Ethel Gookin were
married in the cotton mill vicinity the
evening before at $3.50, Rev. Joyner
offiviating.
"A frieEd of ours who has bad
much experience in the matter asks
us to advise farmers who have low
lands in creek and river bottoms that
have been planted and been aban-
doned to sow German millet on the
land. It will mature quickly and
successfully and makes a splendid
feed. He also says that Mexican CO.
day corn viii make good crop when
planted as late as July IS, and that
he knows good farmer that made
a splendid crop Of it planted on
August 6.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-06-26
Upton County Activities
During the Past Week

j The firm of J. P. Knight & Son
has bought out the Lee restaurant
at Mason, and will continue the bust
ness at thei.same stand.
Rev. N. F. Fleming passed his
74th anniversary at his home in the
Oak Grove vicinity last Sunday. His
sons, Messrs. w. r., ]. L., ]. N. and
L. P. Fleming, spent the day with
him.
Mr.. L. E. Mccormick and wife
were called to the Rosemark vicinity
Tuesday to attend the bedside of the
formers mother, Mrs. ]. L. McCor-
mick, who has been very sick for the
past several days.
The Upton Cotton Mills will be
closed down next week in order to
make some repairs and to install
some new machinery. The new
swimming pool there will probably
be in operation next week.
Mr.. w. F. Bringle has sold his
90-acre place in the 18th district to
Mr.. G. R. Fryer, Of Cotten's Lake
for a consideration of $500. Pos
session will be given on January /
next, at which time Mr., Fryer will
move there.
-Messrs. E. w. Bringle, R. v
Downing, u. E. Gwinn, Heber Green
0. E. Tenant, L. K. Baird and J. w
Darby went to Dyersburg Tuesday
afternoon to meet with the state
highway commission and plan for
the improvement of the JEFF Davis
and Memphis-to- Bristol highways,
Mrs. T. R. Hanna, Mrs. w. L
Brownlee and Miss Alice Parkinson
went to Halls Tuesday morning to
attend the wedding Of Miss Sadie b
Hanna, daughter of Mr.. W. H. Hanna
to Mr.. Frank Congdon, Of Memphis,
The wedding took place in the Halls
Christian church at $3.50 o'clock Tues
day evening.
Mr.. M. A. Misenheimer has re-
ceived letter from his son, Mr.
Harvey Misenheimer, stating that he
is now a wireless operator on the
battleship Pittsburgh, which ship had
just sailed from Portsmouth for
Gibraltar. Until lately he held a
similar position on the submarine
chaser Emmaline, which was recent
ly dismantled.
Rev. w. G. Kerr went this morn
ing to the vicinity Of Rosemark to
assist in conducting the funeral Of
Mrs. Mccormick, wife Of Mr.. J. Z.
Mccormick, and mother Of Mr.. I. Fl.
Mccormick, of this city, which occur
red at her home at II o'clock We'd
nesday night. The burial occurred
today at II o'clock at Sasm. Rev.
R. W. Carson, assisted Mr.. Kerr,
conducting the services. The deceas-
ed was member Of Richland A. r.
P. church. and was q most estimable
woman. Her husband, three sons and
one daughter survive her
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-06-26
TIPTON COUNTY SOLDIER
FINDS BATTLEFIELD FRIEND

While in action at the battle Of
st. Quentin, as a member of the crack
nth Regiment, John Chapman, of
the Solo neighborhood, was wounded
ii the arm by a German rifleman.
# few hours later, after having lain
ii q shell-hole for protection, he was
seen by another American soldier
from an engineer regiment, who was
escorting q number of German pris-
oners to the rear. The engineer
commanded four Of the Germans to
carry Chapman to the first aid ssta-
ton. Chapman did not know the
man who had thus assisted him, nor
did he ever expect to see him again.
While at the Union station in
Memphis last week, Chapman saw a
face which looked familiar, and rec
oenized his friend. the engineer, by
! scar on his chin, and the engineer
also remembered the episode, remark
iap, 4WeII, see that you did not
die" The engineer had afterwards
been shelI-shocked and almost deaf
cred. His home IS IN Knoxville
The world is not 50 big after all.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-06-26
LOCAL BASEBALL
TEAM ORGANIZED
MATCH GAMES WITH MILAN TO
BE PLAYED JULY 2, 3 AND 4
Games With Jackson, Dyersburg,
Ripley, Brownsville and Other
Towns Expected to Follow Later
Local Fandom Enthusiastic.

Covington has succeeded in organ
izing a salaried baseball team to play
during the months of July and Au-
gust. With the combination of-home
and foreign talent that has been se-
cured, lovers of the national game
may be assured that Covington Will
have a team that viii match up with
the best on any diamond if our ne0-
pie will stand behind them.
A series Of games with the Milan
team has already been secured, to
be played here on July 2, 3and 4,
and fans are looking forward 70 three
big games on those days.
The players from other towns who
have been employed will nut iii an
appearance Monday, and practice for
the coming contests on the local dia-
rnond, as well as the away-from-home
games, will begin as soon as the line
up is perfected
Ripley, Brownsville, Jackson, Mi.
Ian and Dyersburg all have salaried
teams, and hotly contested games
may be expected with these as wen
as others during the two months.
There is no better sport than base
ball, and we hope that lovers Of the
game will stand behind our boys like
fans in the towns mentioned above.
Let's all help to "root" the boys
through successful season Of play
ing.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-06-26
DYERSBURG DISTRICT CON-
FERENCE AT HALLS

The Dyersburg district conference
will be held at Halls July 14-16, ac-
cording to information from Rev. w
c. Waters, presiding elder.
The opening sermon will be preach
ed by Rev. s. B. Love on the 14th,
at $3.50 PM
The business session will convene
on the 18th at $3.50 am.
Committee on License to Preach:
y. w. BACKYARD, E. R. OVERLY, Syl
Fisher.
For Deacons' and Elders Orders: E,
wv. Crump, B. 7. Fuzzell, j. A, Kelly,
Recommendation for Admission on
Trial to Conference: r. A. Clark, j.
A. Hassell, T. F. Cason.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-06-26
ARMY CHAPLAIN TO SPEAK
AT FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

Major John A. Randolph, who is
the senior chaplain of the U. S.
army, has accepted an invitation to
speak in Covington, and will be at
the First Methodist Church next Sun
day, June 20, both morning and
night.
Major Randolph will preach at the
IL o'clock hour, and at night he
will lecture, his subject being "Our
Chaplains in the Great War" giving
in this lecture his experiences in the
trenches at Verdun and elsewhere,
and in the 40-days battle Of the Sec
ond division at Chateau Thierry, and
in the great offensive at Scissors
beginning July s, 1918. He will
also tell of the organization and work
of the school for chaplains in the
American expeditionary forces in
France, of which he was the COM
mandant. Major Randolph has been
in the service as chaplain for over
20 years. He was senior chaplain Of
the Second division at Chateau
Thierry, he was commandment of the
school for chaplains in France, and
senior chaplain Of the second army,
His visit TO Covington will doubtless
draw one Of the greatest crowds
ever assembled in the church.
Major Randolph is an old friend
of Rev. Robt. A. Clark, they both
being from Mississippi, and having
known eaih other for many years.
Doubtless people from all over the
county will avail themselves Of the
opportunity Of hearing this great
preacher ant this man who stands
at the head Of the United States
army religiously.
Major Randolph spent IS months
in France. He is now on furlough,
and has only about two or three more
years service in the army before he
can be retired for life. Major Ran
dolph will arrive in Cov'-gton Sat
urday evening from Memphis, where
his family resides at nresent.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-06-26
EPWORTH CONFERENCE
CLOSES SUCCESSFUL SESSION

The annual convention Of the Mem.
phis conference Epworth League
came to a successful close Thursday
night. The meeting was one Of the
most profitable ever attended. by
Epworth Leaguers, says the Memphis
Commercial Appeal. Practically ev-
cry speaker on the program was pres
ent. The annual conservation address
was delivered by DR.. 7. w. Lewis,
of the Madison Heights Church.
Rev. L. H. Estes, pastor Of the
st. Paul Methodist Church, Of Mem
phis, was elected president Of the
conference to succeed E. M. Clerc,
Newbern, Tenn, who has been presi-
dent for the past two years. Mr..
Clerc has done unusually good work
among the different leagues of the
conference.
There were $50 delegates in at
tendance from West Kentucky and
West Tennessee. The visiting dele
gates were entertained Thursday af-
ternoon from 8 to 6 with an excur-
sion on the steamer Princess. An
interesting program of music, songs
and recitations was rendered. About
200 Memphis leaguers were on board
to show their visiting friends pleas
ant time.
The quota for the Memphis confer
ence Of the missionary centenary
fund for the five-year period, 1919
1923, is 1920, or 1924 each year.
The conference has already paid the
first annual payment. Y
The centenary pledges for the year
1920 amount to $2,440. 1t is expect
ed that the entire pledges will be
paid in full at the next annual meet
ing in June. The Epworth League
of the M. E. church, south, will raise
$380,000 during the next five years
for missionary and educational work
at home and abroad.
Union City and Ripley extended
an invitation for the conference next
June. A vote was taken and the re-
suit showed the majority of the leag-
uers desired to go to Ripley. The
Epworth League of Ripley will begin
immediate plans to entertain the con-
ference next year.
Immediately after the devotional
service Thursday afternoon the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President, Rev. L. H. Estes, Mem
phis, Tenn,
vice-president, G. g. Fain, Paducah,
KY.
Secretary, W. R. Brown, Memphis.
Treasurer, w. w. Ellis, Jr., Caple-
vile, Tenn.
Era agent, Miss Minnie Dietzel,
Union City.
Junior League superintendent, Miss
Eva May Bowman, Memphis.
Press correspondent, e. L. jamie
son, Memphis.
First department superintendent,
Miss Mattilou Brown, Covington.
Second department superintendent,
Miss Beatrice Coulter, Memphis.
Third department superintendent,
Miss Sallie v. Clement, Humboldt.
Fourth department superintendent,
Miss Aline Parks, Newbern.
The closing conservation service
was inspiring. Scores of the leaguers
gave testimonies on "What is my
aim for the coming year. 3