The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-08-12
ITEMS OF NEWS GATHERED
FROM TOWN AND COUNTY


Mrs. Warren Gray, Of Mason, is
on the sick list this week.
-Mr.W. A. Drumwright, who has
been confined to his bed for a few
days, is now able to be out.
Mrs. Frank O'Bryan, who has
been sick with malarial fever for
several days, is now able to be out.
Mrs. H. D. McGaughey is con-
fined to her bed with an attack of
appendicitis.
Judge John A. Upton left Mon
day for Ripley, where he will convene
the circuit court.
Rev. w. D. Jenkins, of Trenton,
will preach in the First Methodist
church next Sunday morning at II
o'clock.
All those interested in the Indian
creek graveyard are requested to
meet there Saturday morning, Aug
ust IA, to clean up the premises.
Mrs. Emma Hall has purchased
from Mr.. j. H. Flippin the vacant
lot east of the postoffice, the con-
sideration being $1,250.
Mrs. George Volz, Of Ripley, ar
rived Sunday to attend the bedside
Of Mrs. H. D. McGaughey. who IS
quite sick.
Mr.. Robert White left Monday
for Memphis, where he will be in the
employ Of the Illinois Central Rail
road Company.
Mr.. Ed Edwards, of the Bride
neighborhood, left Monday for Mem
phis, where he will be employed by
the Union Seat Co.
The infant child Of Mr.. jim
Headin died 1t the Headin home, near
HoganIs store, Friday morning and
was buried at Sharpe's graveyard
that afternoon,
Mrs, Lillian White announces
the engagement and approaching
marriage Of her daughter, Maude, to
Mr., William E. Fuller, the wedding
to take place in Panama in October.
Jim and Virgil Johnson, son Of
Mr.. W. H. Johnson, who lives near
town. are confined to their beds with
typhoid fever, are reported somewhat
improved.
Mr.. Johnnie Murray, Of Brigh-
ton, is having extensive improve
ments made on his residence. Mr..
Ed Smith, of Liberty, has the contract
for the work.
There will be services at Old
Trinity Chapel the fourth Sunday in
August at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Rev. L. D. Hamilton, pastor of the
First Methodist church will conduct
the services.
Mrs. Alison Simonton was hos
tess Of the Housekeepers' Club on
Wednesday morning. Sewing and
chatting were the diversions, and a
delicious salad course was served.
-Covington was visited by Sc
we're electrical and rain storm Satur-
day evening Other than few
fuses being blown out over town, no
damage was reported.
Mr.. w. F. Bringle sold the bal
ance of his Fayette county tract of
land near Moscow, consisting of 444
acres 70 Mrs W. W. Goode, the con-
sideration being S17,760. Possession
is given January 1, 1921.
Mr.. ]. H. Fortner, ST., bought a
14-acre tract of land on the Randolph
road, near town, from Mr.. j. R.
Mason Monday, the consideration be-
ing $3,250. Downing & Downing
negotiated the sale.
Mrs. Howard Flowers entertained
on Tuesday morning at rock to COM
pliment Mrs. Ashley Downing and
her guest, Miss Early. A delight
ful morning was spent, at the con-
clusion of which a delicious salad
course was served
"A Holiness meeting is being held
at Gift this week. Rev. w. P. Stokes,
Of Memphis, arrived Tuesday to con-
duct the services. This meeting be-
gan Sunday, but Rev. Stokes was I'M
able to come until Tuesday. Large
congregations have attended each
service.
Warren Stevens, who was ar
rested several days ago by Sheriff
G. N. Volz for carrying a pistol, and
who gave a magistrates appearance
bond until Saturday, was tried be-
fore ESQ. ]. E. Walker, and was
bound over to the circuit court under
a bond of $3.50.
Mrs. L. L. Alexander enter
tanned the younger set Friday even
ing with a hay ride in honor of her
guest, Miss Meta Lynne Keller. About
30 young people enjoyed Mrs. Alex
ander's hospitality. Along the way
sandwiches and cold drinks were
served and all had a most delightful
evening.
Mr.. j. B. Weir returned Sunday
night from points in Texas, where
he has been visiting relatives for sew
eral weeks. He brought back with
him a peculiar looking pod, which
grows on a plant in Texas. The pod
a pod of okra, except that
it has two long claws. Mr.. Weir
states that the plant is called the
Devils Claw"
The young people of Covington
enjoyed a delightful picnic and bar
oecue on Hatchie river, just above
The bridge. Friday afternoon. The
young people assembled about 6
o'clock and boating was enjoyed
until about Z, when a fine supper,
Of barbecue, sandwiches
If all kinds and cold drinks, was en-
loved. About 20 couples were pres