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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-10-12
Crooked Usage"

This curious name for London
street possibly arose from the fact that
the word usage in former times was
applied to the strips Of common land,
or paths, between private plots of
cultivated land. London's Crooked
Usage" street was probably one Of
these paths.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-10-12
, title Visitor, During the Winter Sea
son, Freed the Farmhouse From
Plague of Rats.

The farmhouses in northern New
uanpshire are usually built with two
TO three back rooms which are used .
keen food and milk in summer, but
are 100 cold for winter use.
One day early in the winter, Ella
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-10-12
Woman ! PIoneer eeoarapher.

Miss b. Pullen-Burry was the q.
geographer to visit some Of the un-
known parts of the Bismarck archi-
pelago.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-04-22
1T WILL BE "FANILY SUNDAY"
AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH

Next Sunday morning at the Bap-
fist Church. there will be held a
Family Group" service at which ev-
cry member of every family of the
congregation has been requested to
be present.
The members of each family and
their visiting friends will be expect
ed to sit together in groups. A spec
ial message and music are promised.
us the Bible Book of Fables"
will be the subject Of Rev. J. E. Kan
arr's evening sermon. A report of
the success of the teams will be Civ
en- at the evening service, and it is
hoped that the good news will be,
cover the top with the Lynden Bap-
fist apportionment.'
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-04-22
ORDINANCE NO. 179

An Ordinance relating to the re.
ncwal and repair of sidewalks il
the Town of Lynden, Washington
and providing for the payment OF
the cost thereof. and providing a
method for the collection thereof
and for the enforcement of the
lien of the assessments therefor
against the property benefited.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF LINDEN, WASH
INGTON.
SECTION l
Whenever any street or alley in
the Town of LINDEN, Washington
shall have been improved by the con-
struction of sidewalk or sidewalks
along seither or both sides thereof,
the duty, burden and expense of
clearing, cleaning, maintenance, re-
pair and renewal of such sidewalk
or sidewalks shall devolve upon the
property directly abutting upon that
side of such street along which such
sidewalk has been constructed.
SECTION II
Whenever i'll the judgement of the
officer or department having the care
and superintendent of streets and
public places in said Town of Lyn-
den, the public convenience or safety
requires that any such sidewalk along
any street or alley, be cleared, clean
ed, renewed or repaired, and he shall
so report to the Town Council, or if
the Town Council shall at any time
deem any sidewalk in said town I'M
safe and unfit for public travel, and
said council shall deem the clearing
cleaning, repair or renewal of such
sidewalk or sidewalks necessary or
convenient for the public, it shall by
resolution, order such sidewalk to be
cleared. renewed or repaired and the
said officer or department or the
Town Clerk shall thereupon serve a
notice in writing upon the owner of
each lot, block or parcel of land i'm
mediately abutting upon that por-
ton or side of such street where such
sidewalk is to be cleared, repaired
or renewed requiring him to clear,
clean. repair or renew the same III
accordance with said resolution.
SECTION III
The notice provided for in the pre-
ceding section shall be deemed suf-
ficiently served if delivered in per-
son to the owner Of the property or
his authorized agent, or by leaving
copy of such notice at the home of
of the owner or authorized agent or
if the owner is nonresident by
mailing a copy to his last known ad-
dress, or if his address is unknown,
or if the owner of the property be
unknown, then such notice shall be
served by publication thereof in the
official reWspape" of said Town in
two weekly issues thereof.
SECTION "
The said notice provided for shall
further describe each lot, block or
parcel of land Immediately abutting
upon that portion OF the sidewalk to
be so cleaned, cleared, repaired or
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-04-22

renewed and spcify the sidewalk to
be constructed,the size and dimen
sions of the safe the material to be
used in repair or renewal thereof,
and the manne III which the same
is to be cleareU cleaned or repaired,
and said nOtic shall state that I'M
| less such works done in compliance |
with said node and within a reas-
enable time tlefeln specified then I
such work shtl be done by the said /
Town of Lyndn and the costs there I
of assessed yinst the property abut- T
ting thereon and described in such |
notice. In ese OF the publication |
of the motto. herein provided for,
then such tine shall not be less than
sixty days fr,m the date of the first |
publication b such notice.
H1CTION V
In case tie notice provided for
shall not ~ complied with within
the time tlrein specified then the
said Town, br the officer or depart
ment having charge of the care of
streets in sad Town. shall proceed to
clear, clean renew or repair said
sidewalk forthwith and shall report
to the said Council at any regular
meeting as soon after the work is
completed fGs practicable. an assess
ment roll showing each lot, block
or parcel tf land Immediately abut-
! ting on such sidewalk so cleared,
cleaned repaired OF renewed, the
name of the owner thereof Unknown,
the cost of such improvement to be
assessed against such lot, block or
parcel of land, ana the Council shall
thereupon set a date for hearing any
protests against said proposed as
easements and shall cause a notice of
the time and place Of said hearing to
be published for two successive weeks
in the official newspaper of said
Town, the date of said hearing to be
not less than thirty 600 days from
the date OF the first publication of
said notice.
SECTION VI
The Town Council shall at the
time of said hearing, or at any adj
journment thereof, by ordinance as
sess the cost of such improvement
against the property Immediately alb
utting thereon in accordance with the
berefits thereto and such assessments
shall become a lien upon the res
pective lots. blocks and parcels of
land and shall be collected in the
manner provided by law and the
ordinances Of said Town for the col
lection of local Improvement asses
ments and shall bear interest at the
rate of six per cent per annum from
the date of the approval of said as
sesSment thereon.
PASSED by the Town Council of
the Town of Lynden, Washington,
this 10th day of April, 1920.
APPROVED by the mayor the
same date.
e. EDISON,
Mayor
ATTEST:
r. Z. LIE coco.
Town Clerk
Duhl:obod A mil 1904
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-04-22

FOR SALE OR TRADE--Several i'm
proved irrigated farms in one of
the best irrigated sections in the
Northwest. Also unimproved lands
in same section. All will be sold
on very easy terms.a. Write us what
you have for trade and we will
call and see you.
+. J. PINGREY & SON,
200 Lyon Building, Seattle, Wash.
3-1S-tf- o
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-04-22
HOLLAND-AMERICAN LINE

l am agent for this line and will
be glad to make your reservations,
sell you your steamer tickets, etc.
Write or call. X. M. Smith. G. N.
Ry. Passenger Station, Bellingham,
Wash. 3-1S-2t-o
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-04-22
ORDINANCE REQUIRES OWNERS
TO REPAIR THEIR SIDEWALKS

An ordinance requiring owners of
AUDITING property to keep sidewalks
cleaned and repaired was passed on
Friday night by the City Council.
The following is the text of the
ordinance:
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-04-22
4 busineSSAks Ansver TO
q bNSineSSHke Question

Il NHIRTY denominations cooperating in the Inter
l. church World Movement have budgeted their
needs No business could have done it scientif-
cally.
They have united to prevent the possibility of dupca-
ton waste. AT least million dollars will be saved
by the fact that thirty Individual campaigns joined
in united effort
Each denomination has arranged it's budget under six
main heads
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-04-22

FOR THE CHURCH'S WORK
! AT HOME. A score ofitems come
under this head. Consider only one.
Five and half million people in the
United States cannot even read and
write the English language. Who is
to carry forward this vast work of
Americanization If the church does
not2
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
MoRRIsoN-MooRE WEDDING


A wedding Of unusual interest, on
account Of the prominence and popu-
larity of both the contracting parties,
took place at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Archer Morrison in this city at
1880 o'clock M nday evening, when
their lovely young daughter, Miss
Katherine Morrison, became the bride
Of Mr.. Rembert Moore, son of the
late John Moore, Of the Brighton
vicinity.
The most impressive ceremony,
which was performed by Rev VIM.
James, pastor Of the First Presby-
terrain church, was witnessed by a
number of friends and relatives Of
the young couple,
Mr.. Ernest Moore acted IN the ca
pacity Ct best man, Miss Bessie
Morrison bridesmaid and Miss Mar
garet Morrison rendered the wedding.
music. Light refreshments were
served after the ceremony.
The groom is a prosperous young
farmer, held in the highest esteem
by large circle Of friends. The
bride is cultured and popular young
lady and bAth have the best wishes
of a host of friends.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The annual Christmas service,
which is an interesting featdre of
Sunday school life in the First Pres
byterian church, was held on last
Sunday evening. The program was
bright and joyous and was in the ma
ture Oh cnildrens festival The
platform had background Of small
cedars and the choir railing and
organ were entwined with ivy. Poin-
settias and tinsel Frightened up
the decorations of greenery; large
star overhead shed a soft light over
the scene.
Space does not permit to 70 into
details G ncerning the different items
of the program, but the exercises by
the little children. the Christmas car
OILS and readings were well rendered
throughout The real meaning of
Christmas and the lessor Of unselfieh
giving were emphasized in every
song and story.
Hon. L. y. Gwinn delivered a short
address and made an appeal for the
Near East Relief fund The offering
for this cause amounted to S147
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES

D. Hall and Dell McBroom, Aubrey
f. Dickey and Julia G. Miles, Floyd
Cullum and Beatrice Reeder, Joe
Schumacher and Beulah Williams,
Charles P. Forbess and Vetta 3.
Ware, Leslie Darrell Ralph and Nam
ME May Laxt n. Milan Voss and
Annie May Hamilton, Leslie M. Nc
Gowan and Carrie M Fortner, Lloyd
M. Bailey and Pearl Moore. Rembert
Hill Moore and Catherine Octavia
Morrison, William A. Matthews and
Rosa May Taught, Clarence Rowland
and Pearl Boswell.
Louise jackson and Tishie Virgins.
Levie Jackson and Emma Dye. Ell
bridge Roberts and Mary Lou Hill,
Milton White and Elbertha Turner,
Robert D. Hunt and Martha Somer-
vile Bonner, Herbert Smith and Will
lie B. Jones, Alex DYSON and Nav
Alice Jones, George Bonds and Polly
J mes. James M, Cranberry and Car
rie E. Grant, Bryant Hall and Rosa
Rell Smith, BENJAMIN Kicks and
Lille Richardson, Charlie Crews and
Irene Maclin. Sam Jones and Alice
Hill, Drew Hill and Letta Walton,
AIrr-d Pines and Fife @. Jones.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
MAsoNs INSTALL OFFICERS

On st. Johns Day Monday, De-
cember 27--the members Of Dun
ham Lodge No, $50 F. & A. M. met
in the lodge room and installed the
following officers for the ensuing
year, Two McFadden, Worshipful
Master; William G. Upton, Senior
Warden; Irving H. Malone, Junior
Warden; John A. Shelton, Treasurer:
w. Leonard Rose,s Secretary; Will
liam A. Shoaf, Senior Deacon: Elmer
Nevis, Junior Deacon; Virgil L.
Ogilvie, Tyler.
The newly installed officers, as
well as all the members present,
pledged the new master enthusiastic
support in the work for the coming
wear. Several of the members made
brief speeches and among the num-
Der Judge w. A, Owen, who spoke in
a reminiscent strain and and called
attention to the small number of
members Of the lodge who were mem
bers when he was made a Mason 27
years ago
The retiring master, c. B. Nc
Clelland, called attention to the fact
that there had been seven deaths in
the membership Of the lodge in the
year 1920.
The new master, Mr.. McFadden,
will represent the lodge in the Grand
Lodge, which meets in Nashville on
the last Wednesday in January. Mr..
j. w, Darby will 90 as G. r. a. G. in
the Grand Chapter, which meets on
before the last Wednesday
in January.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
MURPHY WILSON WEDDING

A Wedding Of much interest in
Kerryille and surrounding territory
was quietly solemnized at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. 0. F. Armstrong
Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock,
when Miss Lena Murphy, daughter
Of the late J. HI. Murphy, became the
bride of Mr. d. HI. Wilson, the Rev.
R. w Carson. Of Rosemark, officiat-
ing.
The bridal party marched to their
places to the strains Of Mendelssohn's
wedding march, played BY Miss Ida
Armstrong. The groom was attended
by his cousin, Mr.. Dewitt Wilson, Of
Kerrville. The brides sister, Miss
Sunie Murphy, was her only atten-
dant. A green and white color motif
was used in the rooms thrown open
for the occasion.
The bridal party stood under an
improvised arch Of white ribbon and
green fern festoons. A large white
bell was suspended from the ceiling
and hung in the center of the arch.
Immediately after the ceremo my a
delicious menu was served to the
guests.
The table was elegantly decorated.
The places were marked BY small
cupids holding small white bells,
which were attached to the larger
wedding hell hanging above by white
ribbons. Instead Of the eupids, a
small bride and groom held the brides
and groom's card. Directly under the
big bell a wedding cake was placed.
1t was beautifully draped around
with ferns and white tuIle and was
topped BY miniature bride and
groom. White tapers, burning in
gold holders, furnished wonderful
golden glow for the table. aAe effecu
being too beautiful for words.
Miss Murphy was handsomely
. wned in Copenhagen blue satin.
Her sister, the bridesmaid, wore a.
charming froek Of navy blue serge
and satin combined.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson hope to be at
home to their friends at Kerrville,
Tenn, after January IS. 1921.
a SPECTATOR.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
MRS. LUCY NELSON
MCCALL PASSES AWAY

sg1n the Memphis Commercial Jap
peal of December rs we learn that
Mrs. Lucy Nelson Mccall, aged "a,
a native Of Keeling, Tenn, but for
the past year a citizen of Memphis,
died at the home Of her nephew, n.
B. Hatchett, S65 North Bellevue,
Monday morning at Gas o'clock. AL
though Mrs. Mccall had been suf-
fering from infirmities brought on by
her advanced age for more than a
year, her mind was bright and active
up to the time of her death. Her
dying request was that her remains
IN sent back to Keeling to be inferred
iii the family cemetery there.
During the early sixties, when the
Federal forces held important Sec
tions Of West Tennessee, Mrs. Nc
Gail showed unusual courage and.
valor in protecting in her home at
Keeling, within the Federal lines,
many Confederate soldiers who were
fortunate enough to run the Federal
gauntlet after participating In bat
ties disastrous to the Confederate
cause Despite the warning she had
received from officers in the North
ern army against continuing her aid
ia behalf Of the Confederasg, Mrs.
Mccall never relinquished her efforts
70 hello those who served with the
Confederate forces. Her service to
the South in the trying days Of the
war was brought to an end only after
the final triumph Of the Northern
armies. "A large number Of Confed-
crate soldiers were captured at her
home while receiving food and shell
ter
Mrs. Mccall was the oldest Of 12I
children born to her parents, Mr.. sans.
Mrs. Thomas Barksdale. who wersI
natives ef Virginia and who moved. to
Haywood county in 1926, where Mrs.
Mccall spent the major portion Of
her life. She was twice married,
first to Col. J. G. Nelson, who died
sosn after the Civil war, She was
later married to J. R. Mccall, who
died 25 years ago
She is survived bv two brothers,
w. A. Collier and Henry r Collier,
Of Memphis: en- sister, Mrs Rosa
E Truss, Of Stanton Tenn. The
remains were forwarded Tuesday to
Keeling for interment.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
MISS McNEELY'S PUPILS
GIVE ENTERR AIMING RECITAL

The last Of the series of Christmas
recitals Of Miss Ermine Mcneely was
given on the evening of December
%. The numbers given bv her pupils
were two piano selections and the
rendition Of these conupsitors from
the classic COMPOSERS BY eight or 10
Of her advanced pupils showed care
f1l training on the part Of the teaches
and musical talent on the part Of tiss
pupils Nh HALLIBURTON aided "a TIE
program with his violin numbers. and
Miss Graeev MeNeelv and DR.. Lind
sev conifibpted vocal soios.
A deliahffnl surDrise st tbe close
was display Of niniatnrs fire works
and the serfng Of home made CANDY.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Beasley, an
aged and highly esteemed couple,
celebrated the 50th anniversary Of
their wedding at the home of their
son, ESQ. G. W. Beasley, in this city
on Christmas day, at which time a
happy family reunion was held and d
sunptuous dinner served. the elabo-
rate menu consisting Of turkey and
other good things.
Mr. Beasley and his good wife, who
was Miss Maggie Misenheimer, were
married in Lawrence county, Ala, on
December %, 1S70-iust half-cen-
tury before. Among the guests were
Mrs. Beasley's brother, Mr.. M w.
Misenheimer who now makes his
home in Winchester, Ky.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
FoRTNER MCGOWAN

Mr.. Leslie MCGOWAN and Miss
Mailyn Former were married at the
home of Mr.. ]. D. Montgomery IN
this citv en- Sunday night at 8 o'clock,
Rev. w R. Pickett officiating. and
the impressive ceremony being wiz
messed bv only few friends Of the
nonnIar young couple.
The groom Is son Of Mr. I. II
MCGOWAN. Of this vicinity. Is a most
worthy Young man, while kse bride IS
a daughter Of Mr. Sam Former. Of
this vicinity AZ IS q most estimable
veune lsd hnv friss ioin III
rood y IA their de fss-
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
MOORE BAILEY

Mr.. Lloyd NJ. Bailey. son Of Mr..
L. II. Bailey, Of this city, and Miss
Pearl Moore. daughter of Mr.. ]. d.
Moore, Of Munford, were married at
the manse Of the A. r. P. church at
Brighton Sunday evening at 6 o'clock.
the pastor Of that church, Rev. ]. l..
Boyd, performing the impressive
ceremony.
After short visit TO Memphis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey returned to Cow
ington on a visit to the family Of the
groom's father.
Both the Young people have a great
number Of friends in this county by
virtue Of their many excellent auali-
ties, and they have the good wishes
Of all for happy and prosperous
future.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30

The true spirit Of Christmas was
manifested to the fullest degree by
ythe go-d work Of the Good Fellows
Club this year. Many hearts of
young and old were made glad, and
il many homes where it was feared
that Santa Claus would not find it
possible to visit, the Good Fellows
sent Ro d cheer and made the Yule-
tide season more real
The saddest disappointment Of
youth is the untitled stocking on
Christmas morning, but owing to the
efforts of about SO big hearted men
and women in Covington there were
no sad-dyed little boys and girls that
day The committees were tireless
III their efforts to make every family
whose name was furnished happy by
receiving useful gifts With small
balance carried over from last year,
tie sum 4 l 500 was contributed and
with this money toys were bought for
the little folks and to the older bows
and girls sweaters, caps, gloves and
underwear were given. Fruit, candy
and nuts were also distributed.
THE inmates III the poorh use were
visited, and any cynic in the world
would have been converted to the
belief that Santa still reigns supreme
had he but viewed the demonstration
Of these old men and women. wis,
with tears ii their eyes and ex-.
pressious Of gladness and thankful
ness at the remembrance Of the good
hearted neople Of Covington, accepted
the B unteous gifts given ''in His
nan1es
Owing to the difficulty in obtain
Inc the names Of families who should
have been visited, Dossiblv some were
overlooked. but II such occurred i'll
was entirelv unirientional on the
part of the committee
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
RUFFIN BARN BURNS

Capt. D. W. Ruffin had the mis-
fortune to lose a fine barn by fire.
Tuesday Afternoon about 2:30 o'clock,
The barn was a large two-story
frame building 80x60 and &ntained
1000 bales Of hay, rs barrels Of
corn, 10 bales Of cotton, two self
binders and other farming implements
Of value.
SINE small BOYS were seen IN the
hay lott bv neighborsl prior to the
fire, and also a negro man smoking
pipe was seen driving away from
the barn, where he had gotten some
hav.
Capt. Ruffin had insurance on tie
barn and the contents we're partially
covered. but the Iss is estimated at
about $4,000.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
WORK BEGINS ON TOWN
CREEK DRAINAGE CANAL

The actual work Of dredging on the
Town creek drainage canal district
began Thursday and will be pushed
as rapidly as possible to completion.
The work is in charge of Mr.. M. r.
RumleY superintendent for Edwards
Bros, the contractors. Mr.. G. B.
Peck, who has the contract for clear
ing the right Of way, has been en-
sgaged in the work since December is
and it is expected that the work will
be completed by Nav ! next.
The dredging work was begun at a
point on Town creek near the cross
inc of the Leigh's Chapel and Pill
jerk road, seven and half miles
northwest Of Covington, About ~
men are employed in the work.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
UNION CITY LAWYER
FOR CONGRESS

Union City, Tenn, December 3d.
Since the nominate n of Hon. Finis j.
Garrett to be the Federal Judge. sew
eral lawyers of this congressional
district have been mentioned as
probable aspirants for the nominal
tion for congressional representa-
tive. S. far there has been none
from this county mentioned. This
has led a number of voters in this
section to bring to the front the name
sef F. j. Smith. Of this city. mem
~ of this bar.
Smith is a progressive, wide
tgdent aud a fine lawyer.
~ IN the practice for a
ars with his father, J.
we'd at Trey. and vas
n tor Of the bar q
ofil he moved to
is fine
and phv-
aires
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
CLOPTON MASONIC
LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS

On Saturday. December 25. the
Clopton Lodge, No. 104 F. & A. NJ,
held their annual election Of officers.
who will serve for the coming wear.
rs follows: Lsnnie Watkins. w VI:
NJ. L, Moose, 81 W; Neal McLenna7,
J. W; Charles CrunlS S. D.: J. r
Sasser, j.. D.; i C. F J. s. Fret
Cross. s. s.: Rev DeShazo.
Chaplain; A. s.. SD Secretary:
". E Hill, Trees aps1
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
BAND CONCERT ENJOYED

Tie music lovers of Corington
we're highly entertained Tuesday
evening at the grammar school, when
the Coyington Concert Band, assisted
by other talent, gave an entertain
fnent The boys, who have been
organized only short time, showed
remarkable talent and are making
progress under the able leed4t
Of Director Wilkins
Prsf. r. M. Lester acted al stage
manager for tie evenings entertain
ment. Tie following program was