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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22
LETTER FROM W. o. MENEFEF

We have just received letter from
our good friend, Mr.. W, 0. Menefee,
who is on a visit to relatives in
GAINESVILLE, Texas, and from which
we make the following extracts:
/ see from the Leader that you are
getting up a Good Fellow fund for
Christmas for the children. so / en-
close you a check for one dollar, hop
ing it will make some poor child have
a good day.
Well, if there was a Paradise on
earth / have found 1.-THE children
doing all they can to give me good
time; don't have to walk, but ride in
a car all the time, and plenty Of good
things to eat; the women here know
how to cook
Went out the other night in the
country to chitterling supper; it
was fine and it brought to my mind
the dinners that Martha (his wifel
used to give us when we had DR.. San.
ford, Ben Shelton, Lit Reaves, War
ner and yourself at the table-good
old days, gone though not forgotten.
went last week to Jefferson to
visit DR.. Stallcup and family; the doc
tor married cousin Of mine; had a
fine time; gave me all the white
perch and wild duck / could eat.
The other day met Eph Smith, an
old schoolmate, whom l had not seen
for so wears: he is an uncle of the
late Peyton ]. and w. D. Smith. We
had good time talking over old
times.
Times are dull here. no business
going on and the merchants are hit
hard.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22
socIAL Ar KERRvILLE

Wonderful spirit Of cooperation
was demonstrated by no less than
seven denominations at a most sue
eessful reception given for the Meth
odist pastor, Rev T. NJ. MeKeivey,
Thursday night, December is, at the
herrvllle Methodist church.
Owing to the depression which is
50 generally felt, the pound party,
feature was announced. However,
+ after assembling the generous guam
titles Of the many articles in the
grocery, meat and home-canned goods.
the pound" feature was eliminated.
Tor II was not an ample expression.
The blessings of the deity were in
voked by the Rev. Brown, Of Milling
ton, after which most delightful
program was rendered by Mr. and
Mrs. Ben Frank Parr, of Rosemark.
Mrs. Lieut.. Duncan, Park Field; Mrs.
George Gillian, Brother and Mrs. l.
C. Spencer, of Kerrville Supt. james
E. Parr, after q few fitting remarks.
then presented the key to the store
room to Trustee J. A. Bass, who cele-
brated his 10th birthday November
8, with instruction to unlock and open
the door and officially deliver Che
contents of the store-room to our
worthy pastor and his family.
One of the unique features of the
entertainment was that an Episco-
palian, Mrs. Lee P. Cummins. was
general chairman and particularly
interested in gathering a collection Of
donations quite sufficient to open q
store with. Mrs. |. C. Spencer, Bap-
fist, was chairman of the social COM
mittee and every number was very
entertaining and greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. George Gillian, Presbyterian,
chairman refreshment committee.
served delicious chicken salad, sand
wiches, cake and cocoa. Mrs. F. A.
Burmeister, Methodist, chairman Of
committee on decorations, had the as
sembly hall beautiful in very be-
coming manner. Besides the very
substantial backing these commit
tees had from their respective denom-
nations, the Catholics, Lutherans
and other denominations. also those
with no church affiliations, con-
tributed their most hearty co-opera-
ton, which made for the booming
success, not only as grand receipt
ion for our pastor and his family. a
great uplift to the spiritual welfare
of the community, but splendid
boost for the Sunday school.
We wish to again express our sim
cere gratitude and appreciation to
the merchants Of Memphis and all
others who so generously contributed
of their tangible wealth; to those on
the program who so artistically dis
played their talents, and to every
one else who contributed to the even
ing Of enjoyment
F. A. BURMEISTER.
Gen. Sec. Kerrville Sunday School,
Kerrville, Tenn.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22

The Tennessee supreme court, with
two justices dissenting, has decided
to uphold the eonstitutionality Of the
state dog laws which tax male and
female dogs 81 and So per year, re-
spectively, proceeds going to reim-
burse farmers for sheep killed BY
dogs and the remainder to county
school fund.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS TIME


When the general condition Of the
times are considered, our merchants
have been enjoying a good before
Christmas trade, Much merchandise
has been placed on sale here during
the past several weeks by various
firms at prices that prevailed prior
to the war-and close prices on
everything is maintaining.
The dollars Of the buying public
have been made to 60 al far as pos
sible by our business men. The
stores and shops have been and are
still fairly alive with the spirit Of the
times and the selection Of pretty and
appropriate gifts is easy. AS val
ned exchange well says: Don't al
low yourself to became panicky and
refrain from the purchase Of mer-
chandise you need or from enjoying
Christmas by falling to make your
loved ones and friends the happier
'by spending little money There Il
no festivity, In which the masses Of
al people celebrate more heartily
than Christmas, and aside from it's
religious significance It has become
the one holiday Of cheerful greetings,
good wishes and the dispensing of
Joy. Make this the greatest Christ
mas of your life"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22

This Christmas morning brings us
into the presence Of better worlc
than we knew year ago. The past
year has been one filled with all the
results that attend the leadership Of
human emotion. In the main, how
ever, people and nations everywhere
are finding themselves and we are
about to step into the greatest era
of freedom and enlightenment in all
the history Of the world. Not since
the coming OF the Prince Of Peace
Himself has there been more in
spring occasion or q more practical
Christian act than the gathering Of
Che representatives Of the forty-two
free nations now assembled at the
peace conference In Geneva. This
assemblage, brought together for the
peaceful adjustment Of the differ
ences Of nations and the establish
ment Of a great fraternity of free
peoples, Is the very spirit Of Chris
tianity itself as that spirit was inter-
preted to humanity BY Christ IN His
sermon on the mount. @Praise We the
Lord; for it is good to sing praises
unto our God; for it is pleasant; and
praise is comely. Southern Ruralist.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

LUnder the above heading we So
| licit brief discussions OF live topics
Of interest to the public. Articles
must be either typewriter or written
on one side Of paper and must reach
us by Tuesday of each. week. Sig
nature Of writer must-accompany the
article.-Editor LEADER
Upton County Cotton Growers As
ISOLATION.
Editor Leader-It seems that in the
words Of another I'VE are going to
hang separately if we don't hang to-
gether." We have seen various eff
forts made this fall to help the cot
ton situation, but no worthwhile,
united and perseyering efforts made
by the farmers themselves in these
"diggings." Now, how about making
an effort to help ourselves by the fol-
lowing plan: Announce meeting
for some early date and urge every
farmer and every other person in Tip
ton interested in seeing cotton bring
fair price to be present. Let this
meeting organize the Upton County
Cotton Growers Association with
whatever officers are needed for
proper control and direction of its ar
fairs. Then have enough committee
men appointed for each district to
make a thorough canvass of the en-
tire county, this canvass to be for
the purpose Of having all, or as many
farmers and others holding cotton
as possible sell through the associa-
ton. Each person approached on
canvass should be induced to sign
legal binding contract to this end
Committeeman should find out the
number Of bales each person has on
hand and should insist on all bales
being properly stored in the present
crisis at home on the farm.
When contracts for the greater
part Of cotton in county have been
signed and turned into county assoc
citation it might be possible to Sc
cure insurance on this cotton collect
lively at a low rate, also borrow
money from banks on receipts guar
anteed by association.
After we have set our own house
(Tiptonl in order, let's get busy and
encourage our sister cotton produc-
ing ceunties--Shelby, Fayette, Harde-
man, Haywood, Madison, Lauderdale,
Dyer, Lake, 0bion and others-to line
right up and together form Tennessee
Cotton Growers Association.
Oklahoma already has on foot a |
plan to organize 10000 farmers to
sell 100000 bales comparatively. |
South Carolina and North Carolina |
are putting their cotton in ware
houses to be marketed through CO.
operative associations, so why should
Tennessee, the grand old Volunteer |
State, lag behind?
The effortsof the American Cotton
Association to aid farmers here have
so far been practically fIuitless. so |
why not help ourselves?
If we do not help the situation we
can not make 1t any worse. We can
have a lot Of fun trying to help our
selves and if we 90 down in defeat |
die with our faces to the enemy.
In the LANGUAGE of Caleb, the faith |
full sage of old: "Iet us go up at
once and possess it: for we are we'll
able to overcome IT, ~
If this arOuses in any reader
desire to cease being a. slave to nil
lionaire Summers, future gamblers
and INSCRIPTIONS spectators, sneak
up. A FARMER.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22

The Leader is issued one day earlier
this week in order for the CHRISTMAS
advertisements Of our patrons to
reach our readers in time to be Of
benefit to them, and also that we
may be able to give our office force
a deserved and much-needed holt
day. Only two more days until
Christmas. Ii you have not already
made what purchases you intend to
make for the holidays, make them
right away and don't put it off to
che last minute.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22

Mr.. George P. woollen, collector Of
customs at Memphis, has announced
his candidacy for state comptroller,
subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic caucus. Mr.. Woollen has al
ready served the state in the above
capacity and there-fs no man in the
state better qualified for the posi-
tion he is seeking. The other candi-
dates for comptroller are John B,
Thomson, the present comptroller,
and Col. Harry Berry. Of Nashville.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22

The water plant will he in commits
sion again Friday. Until that time
you should keep your bath tubs or
whatever other receptacles you have
about the house filled with water to
be used in case Of fire.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22

Gov-Elect Taylor has announced
that he will appoint Capt. 7. F. Peck,
Of Etowah, state commissioner Of
agriculture under his administration,
which begins in January. Capt. Peck
was commissioner under the admin
istration of former Gov. Hooper and
his administration Of the affairs Of
the office gave general satisfaction
TO the people Of the state.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22
Covington, Tenn, R. No. 2.

Dear Santa Clause-We will drop
you few lines tonight We have
been smart and picked cotton and
helped mama wash dishes we are not
going to ask for much / want air
rifle that will shoot shot and bring
me some shot and Trilby wants a big
doll and a wash board and bring us
slots of good things to eat please Dear
Santa Clause don't forget TO go to see
the little poor Orphants children we
will try tobe good so don't forget us
from
CLIFTON AND TPILBY MILLS
P. S.--Dear Santa ! forgot to tell
you I want some Roman canels, fire
crackers and snarklers.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22

Dear Santa am little girl five
years old and have been d very good
girl, as they say you don't cali to see
bad,1ittle girls. / don't 20 to school
as am not old enough, But I have
me a primer and / can read in itDear
Santa | want you toybring me sleep
ing doll, oranges, apples and nuts. /
don't want to ask too much of you,
as ! want you to not forget Lucille
BUGGY, Garner and Wilton Whitehorn
and my sister Ocie. goodbye Santa.
ELCIE IRENE HOGAN.
Cnuinrrtnn Tam 2 Ma .
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22

Remember the poor and needy dur
ing the happy holiday season. Send
something to the Leader office to
help the Good Fellow Fund.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22

Millions and millions Of Munsing
underwear wearers say it is the best
on earth. It wears longer, fits better.
has stronger seams and is the most
satisfactory in every way. Supply
Company,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22
MARGUERITE GRIFFIN

Dear Santa Claus-W6 will drop
yoU a few lines to let you know what
we want. We Want a air Gun apiece
and some Fruits and train apeace
and some Fire Works and Little Baby
Brother wants Big Doll so we will
close for this time Yours
BRADFORD AND MARSHALL
CHAPMAN.
Covington, Tenn, Dec. II, 1920.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22
More AbOut ParIor and Resi- Room

More About ParIOr and Rest Room.
Editor Leader saw in the Leader
a few weeks ago a communication by
Mr.. w. F. Bringle asking for ladies'
parlor in the courthouse and for a
rest room. When I was magistrate
] tried to get this much-needed im-
provement, but the court would hear
nothing about it. II / were now in
the court l would still be for it
stronger than before. / think Cow
ington needs it, and if possible, win
appear before the court and speak
about it..
Yours very truly,
w. ]. MORTON, Elk. J. p.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22

Only two more days until Christ
mas. Send the Leader office some
thing for the Good Fellow Fund.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22

Dear Santa--Please bring me candy
and raisins, oranges, apples and a
doll and bring brother Something
wee from
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22
8 s 8

win break a Cold, Fever and
Grippe quicker than anything
we know, preventing pneumonia.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22
Covington. Tenn.. Dec. Is. 1a2
COvingtOn, Tenn De. II, 192O.

Covington, Tenn, Dec, 18, 1920,
Dear Merry Santa Clause-Will
send YOU my wants for Xmas. AS
my Big Brother Lawrence wrote you
letter and as you was so kind as to
print it, Don't want him to be a
head of me so here I come with q
letter too. / am one year and a half
old. / am certainly. anxious for that
long looked for night to roll around.
/ want some toys to play with in the
house as mamma wont let me out and
some things to eat. remember Cousin
Katherine too. she i little and cant
oct out either. last year l was in
Memphis and cot lots of things. /
even went to Bry's to see Tovland.
ButI live 50 far away now will not
EXPECT much. hope Xmas will Be
lnrettv % YOU can ret around to all
GOOD children. A Merry Christmas
~ rrOr,npn Apr,rYrSo
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22
CLIFFORD ARCHER.
Covington. Tenn, Route 3.

Dear Old Santa-I am a little boy
just nine years old. I go to school
and have my lessons good. | am in
the fourth grade. Santa please bring
me some things to eat and / want
the biggest caterpillar you have and
some big trucks to tie on be hine it
and a little horn to blow. Santa
please bring me some fire works.
Don't forget Lawrence and Clifford
and Clarence and baby Katheren
Archer. from
ELMER LEE MITCHELL
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22

covington, Tenn, December %, 1920.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-12-22
ELMER LEE MITCHELL.
Covington, Tenn, R. F. d. 3.

Dear Santa am a little girl not
one year old. / haven't never saw a
Xmas yet, AS they tell me what a
happy time Xmas is | wouldent like
to Be forgotten my first Xmas. /
want lots Of pretty toys To play with
while my Daddy is Building house
for my sister at Tabernacle and while
Mamma does her work. Bring me
things To eat Too. Don't forget My
Big Brother Karlton. Also remember
Mrs. Pink Smiths children. am not
looking for Both stockings and shoes
full. Just my stockings please. l viii
stop Before my good Santa get wor-
ried. Just LOUISE HOGAN,
Covington, Tenn, R. No. 2.
Dear Santa-We will drop you
few lines so that you will not forget
us. We are three happy little chill
dren Alice Mai, Gladys and Raymond.
We will not ask for much as there so
many little girls and bows who will
not have very many things for Xmas.
Alice Mai wants nice Doll, Gladys
wants Doll and a doll buggy, Ray
mond wants fire wagon and fire
works. Dear Santa please don't for
get our little baby sister. Dear
Santa we all want lots of fruits and
nuts and candies. Now Santa please
bring these things for if you don't
we will be disappointed. Yours
verv truly,
ALICE MAI. GLADYS AND RAY
Mond BYRD.
BRIGHTON, Tenn, Dec 10. 1920.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-23
PILGRIM Fathers
.HONORED|NC CHURCH
Descendants Brave Rain to At
tend First Observance OF
+ Tercentenary 81
"1owN MEETING" TONIGHT

The Pilgrim fathers were remem-
hered In Philadelphia last night by
hsnd Of their descendants, who braved
driving rain and attended the services
ot the Central Congregational Church,
Eighteenth and Green streets opening
tbe Pilgrim ttrcentenary celebration in
this city. -, -. I'm
Many patriotic organizations and
colonial societies will participate In the
"Town Meeting" In the Academy Of
Music tonight, which will be one Of
the outstanding features Of the ter.
centenary.
Former President Taft and Canon e.
A. II. Burroughs, Of Peterborough
Cathedral, England, will deliver ad-
dresses in which topics Of national and
International moment will be consid.
cred.
Six boxes have been taken 'by Mrs.
James Starr, Jr., for the Pennsylvania
Society Of the Colonial Danes Of
America. Four boxes have been taken
BY Mrs. C.'Howard Clark, Jr., for the
Society of New England Women. Two
boxes, engaged by Mrs. James Large,
will be occupied by members Of Chapter
No, 2, Colonial Danes Of America.
Mrs. L. Webster Fox has taken q
box for the Imperial Order Daughters Of
the British Empire, and Mrs. Barclay
Warburton has engaged a box for the
Emergency Aid. Members Of the. Ro-
ert Patterson Chapter Of the Society
Of the War of 1912 will occupy q box
engaged by Mrs. 8. p. Snowden Nit
chell. Another box, engaged for mem
bers Of 1.-The Red Crosss, will be paid
for by private subscriptions.
Mrs. Charles e. Wolbert, represent
Ing the Pennsylvania State Society,
Daughters Of the Revolution, and Mrs.
Charles w. Nevin, representing the
Philadelphia Chapter of the Daughters
Of the American Revolution, are box
holders.
Among others who have engaged boxes
are Alba b. johnson, Edward Box, Mrs.
George Il. Evans, Mrs. Arthur II. Lea,
Mrs. H. s. Prentiss Nichols. Mrs.
Charles NJ. Lea, Mrs. Cornelius Steven
son, Mrs. A. II. Fritz, Mrs. Stanley
G. Flags, Miss Anne Thomson and
Charles Scott.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-23
PENN MEN TO HEAR MAYOR
Other Prominent Speakers SEIZED.
uied for Junior Banquet Tonight


uled for Junior Banquet Tonight
Mayor Moore will be the principal
speaker this evening at the banquet Of
the Junior class Of the University OF
Pennsylvania held In the Hotel Adel-
phia.
The banquet, which will be held In the
Gold Room. marks the second evenings =
event Of the junior week activities.
Other speakers will be Fullerton l..
Waldo. Of the PUBLIC LEDGER Edgar
Fahs Smith, former provost Acting
Provost Josiah II. Penniman, and DIR.
Theodore Grayson. Of the Wharton
School faculty.
Theatrical people from shows at pres
ent playing in the city will furnish the
entertainment. Among these will be
Miss Helen Shipman. An orchestra
will furnish music throughout the din
ner.
The Junior Annals, a publication SIN
liar to the Senior Glass Record, and de-
failing the history Of the class, will be
distributed at the banquet.
In order not to leave even a few
hours Of the week unoccupied with en-
tertainment, the class has decided to
have a theatre party at the Garrick
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-23
Mems Handkerchiefs

Our stock is now complete and
ready for men who wish to choose
for themselves, or for others who
wish to select the kind of a gift
a man will appreciate. The larg-
est and finest assortment we have
ever had
Of imported cambric-25c.
OF linen-35c, SOC to $3.50.
Linen, extra size, 65c, 81, $1.50.
Linen initial, Soc, 75c, 81, $l.25.
Cotton, extra size-35c.
Fancy cotton, initials for 81.
Fancy Madras-35c and SOC.
Fancy Cotton, zoe, 65c, 75c, S5c.
Fancy Silk-5Oc to $500.
Silk Bandanas-$1.5O, So, $3.50.
French Novelties-$3.00, $3.50,
$4.00, $3.50.
= Strawbridge & Clothier-
Market Street Cross Aisle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-23
CHRISTMAS SAVINGS BURNED
Fire In Milnor Street Home De.
stroys $e6 In Cash

Savings amounting to sos, which
had been gathered together during the
last several months for the purpose
OF buying Christmas presents, were
consumed by the flames, which caused
damage estimated at more than $500
last night at the home Of Mrs. stef.
faina shispiski, 472s Milnor street,
Germantown.
shortly after 8 o'clock Mrs. sb,s.
piski's daughter Wanda, twenty. seven
years old, discovered the fire IN The
second story front room Of the house
II 10 believed that the fire was caused
py, rats nibbling at several boxes of
matches which were In the room. "
Two $2O gold pieces, S8S in manor
money, pearl necklace and a eold
wedding ring were among the articles
that were lost In the Are. The two
gold pieces, which composed a portioD
Of the Christmas savings owned INV bx
Wanda, were later recovered in a
badly damaged condition. The flames g
were extinguished with little dia,cmltS
by the several fire engine Companies
that responded to the alarm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-23

iege tonight. The entertainment Will
take the form of three act comedy,
"Tbe Man on the Box" presented by
members of the organization. The pro.
ceeds OF the affair will be used toward
the renovation and extension of club
rooms. A reception will take place
after the entertainment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-23
PhlIadeiphIans Going Abroad

The White Star Line steamer Olym-
pic. from New York Saturday for Cher
bourg. will carry the first large number
Of passengers bound to spend the
Christmas holidays across the Atlantic.
and Mrs. Van Court Carwithen, John
p. Smith. John Bako, Herbert +. Car
penter. John Moskos and Joseph Bella.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-23
OVer-BlOuSeS
and BaSQueS

In varying lengths, some reach
ing nearly to the knee, $3.50 to
$500. A wide price-range in
deed, but there are scores and
scores Of models-of crepe Georg-
cite, satin and satin-and- -Georg-
cite combined, distinctively bead
ed and m b r o idered, some
trimmed with lovely brocades.
In black and white effects,
flesh, white, suit shades, the deli
cate bisque and all the new
autumn shades.
Strawbridge 4 ciothier-
Second Floor Centre
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-23

Theatre on Thursday night. Further
plans for this affair will be announced
at the banquet. :"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-23

oesu sodaiity EntertaIns
Tho Gesu Young Mems Sodality will
direct an entertainment and promenade
In the auditorium of st. Joseph's Col
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-23
Mems Neckties in
Hundreds of Good
Patterns at Sl.5O

A wonderfully extensive assort-
ment of daintily Engraved-gl
stripes, figures and self effects in
harmonious new color blendings.
Every one correct. Identical
grades sold for much more a
short while ago.
Strawbridxs a CIothior-
Aisle !, Market Street