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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07

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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07
GOVERNMENTS FORECAST
is 8,433, 900 BALES

Cotton production this year prom
ises to be the smallest crop Of the
last quarter of century, Fridays
forecast by the department Of agri-
culture placing it at 8,433,OO0 bales,
or nearly 100000 bales smaller
than last years crop and nearly
100000 below the record crop OF
1914. This years average is 28.4
per cent. smaller than last years.
The production last year was 49,
365, 154, equivalent 500-pound bales,
the revised area in cultivation year
ago was S7,O4S,OOO acres and the
condition of the crop June 20 last
year TOT per cent. of a normal.
In 1919 the crop was 1l,420,76S
equivalent 500-pound bales, the area
under cultivation 35,133.000 acres
and the June condition 70 per cent.
of a normal.
The preliminary estimate of acre
age and the condition on June % by
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07
SEVENTY SEVEN FILIPINOS
SENTENCED FOR MURDER

Seventy-seven members of the
Philippine constabulary were con-
convicted Friday of murder for the
killing Of three American members
Of the Manila police force and eight
other persons in rioting between the
constabulary and police last Decem-
Der Is.
Three sergeants and eight cor
porals were sentenced to life impris-
onment by Judge Carlos A. Imperial,
Of the Filipino court of first instance.
The &C privates received sentences Of
II years, four months and one day.
There is no jury system in the
Philippines and the judge heard the
case and fixed the sentences.
All the defendants are already
serving sentences of 10 years, having
been convicted last February of Sc
dition in connection with the riots.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07
WoRMs pAMAeR roMATo cRop

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The tomato crop Of the Humboldt
section is being destroyed bv boil
worms.
There will probably be less than 20
per cent. Of normal yield Of good
tomatoes. Some crops have been al
most total loss. Others are yielding
some good tomatoes. but the loss is
heavy in all cases.
Two cars were shipped out last
Saturday, when there should have
BEEN a dozen. Mondays shipments
were also light, and many growers
said they were almost done with their
patches.
Prices have been very good and a
lot of money would have come into
this section had there been no boil
worms to contend with. AS matters
stand, the loss will fall heavy on the
growers and the community. It cost
something like 5000 per acre to grow
a crop Of tomatoes-labor and money
expense counted-and on an everage,
the crop this year will not pay the
fertilizer bills.
The folks in other communities who
are anticipating breaking into the
trucking game to replace cotton are
invited to come over and take a look
at the other side of the picture now.
The loss of the cotton grower bv de-
clining prices was as nothing to the
loss of the tomato grower through the
ravages Of the little boil worm. The
cotton grower got at least third of
the cost of production, while the to-
mato grower, with a crop that cost
10 times as much to produce, gets
practically nothing-Humboldt Cour-
Ter Chronicle.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07
SOLDIER BONUS BILL
WILL BE CALLED UP

Notice was served the senate rec
emily by Senator McCumber, Repub-
lican, North Dakota. that he would
call up the soldier bonus bill immedi-
ately after disposition Of the pending
Sheppard Towner maternity bill
The North Dakota Senator said
he thought the bonus bill would be
passed Gin couple Of days"
Senator Morris, Republican, Ne
braska, announced that he planned to
call up his farm products export cor
poration bill as soon as the bonus
measure was disposed of. whereupon
Senator Underwood, of Alabama, the
Democratic leader, said if these meas
ures were to be tken up before 1--WE
start our recess there will be no re-
cess
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07
PLEASANT GROVE NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Hogan and little
daughter Elsie, left Saturday morn
ing for St. Louis to attend the bed
side Of their daughter, Mrs Will Hig-
gins
Master Cecil Brammer spent Sat
urday and Sunday with his grand
mother, Mrs. Annie Brammer.
Mr.. Jess Turner was a business Wis
itor in Covington Saturday.
Mrs. A. B. BUGGY is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Lillian Brammer is on the
sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Hayden spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Earwood.
Mrs. Ed Bucey and Miss 0eie
Hogan visited Mrs. 7. D. Coker Sun
day afternoon.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07
PULLMAN PORTER TO BE
REWARDED FOR HEROIC ACT

Officials of the Chamber Of Com
merce of st. Louis announced Friday
that they would request g. Carnegie
medal for Robert J. Taylor, negro
Pullman porter, who is said to have
saved 26 lives when Missouri Pacific
train No. Ia was overturned in the
Pueblo flood June 2.
An investigation revealed the story
told by Taylor was correct, it was
stated. Taylor, according to his
story, climbed atop the overturned
train and, seizing a scantling, broke
the windows. The passengers emerg-
ed through the windows and Taylor
assisted them on logs, which carried
them to safety.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07
LOCALS FROM GARLAND

Our sick list for the past week are
Messrs Ladd Glass, Mead Walk and
Carl Luttreil and Mrs. Russell Erwin
and little Margaret Overall, all of
whom are conyaiescent, except Mr..
Ladd Glass, who is very i'll.
Mr.. w. B. Overall and family and
Rev. j.. r. Mcpeake and wife at
tended the Sunday School Convention
at Liberty Saturday as delegates from
the Baptist church here. Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Maxwell and Dr. Holloway
and wife attended Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. A. III, Overall visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Mckinney
at Atoka, Saturday. They are IN
poor health, her mother having got
ten hurt a few weeks ago, is not able
to use her limb at all.
Rev. J. E. McPeake and wife left
Monday morning to motor through
the country to Jackson, Tenn, where
they will visit relatives and friends.
Miss Floy Peeler spent Sunday with
homefolks.
Mrs. j. P. Overall visited her
daughter, Mrs. Robert Burnett, in
Coyington Monday.
Mrs. Lark Bringle and Mrs. Will
Vaughan, Of Covington, spent last
Wednesday with Mrs. Sallie Walk.
The number of edible dogs eaten
annually in China is estimated at
100000. The dogs are Of special
race, raised wholly for food pur-
poses.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07

Lower CaIifOrnia's area about 0y,-
900 acres, is included in the California
figures, but excluded from the United
States total.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07
The ''OLD RELIABLE"
THEDFORD'S BLACK DRAUGHT
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Came and Stayed.

D,hton, AIs.-In recommending Thed-
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nelghbors here. MRS. 7. r. Parks, q we'll
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white. lhavcseen medicines and reme-
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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07
FISH THAT CAN NOT SWIM

It is a fact that there are fish
which can not swim. A Brazilian
fish, called the maltha, can only
crawl, walk or hop 1t has long,
upturned snout and resembles to
some extent toad. The anterior
fins Of the maltha are quite small and
are not able to get on the water.
They are in realty thin paws, which
are Of no service for swimming.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07
CHARTER FOR G. O.P.
WEEKLY IN MEMPHIS

Application was filed Saturday for
a charter for a company which pro-
poses to publish a sixteen-page
weekly Republican paper in Memphis
to be known as the Tennessee Senti-
mel. w. S. Richey, of Indianapolis,
at one time connected with the
Indianapolis News-Journal and the
Star, is to be president of the COM
pany and managing editor. Other
men back of the enterprise have not
been disclosed All machinery and
equipment has been purchased.
The first issue will appear the
first week in September, The paper
will not compete in the local news
field, but will be devoted largely to
matters of education and politics.
Porcelain was the accidental discov-
cry Of an alchemist. who was expert
menting in earths for the making Of
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-07-07

It takes Is days for the average
human body to recover fully from the
loss Of two consecutive nights sleep.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
BAKERY WAGON UPSET
 NEAR EAST CANAAN
Driver Arrested for Reckless Driving Fined $25
 and Costs

The bakery wagon owned by the Torrington Baking Company, of Torrington, overturned on the state road in the No. district, so-called, early Tuesday morning. Adolph Sica of Torrington was driving the car and that he escaped serious injury seemed miraculous to those who wit. messed the accident.
 The. automobile contained nearly ton of bread and other bakery goods, making the car somewhat top heavy. According to eyewitnesses, Sica was driving at a reckless speed, when, in order to avoid striking three children, he sharply turned the car, resulting in it's turning over. Con. sldering the seriousness of the acci- dent, the damage done to the ma chine was slight.
 Only few minutes after the mis- hap occurred Officer Preston was on the job questioning those who were pl esent. The investigation resulted in Sica's arrest for reckless driving and he was ordered to appear here Wednesday morning. He was tried before Justice Ford, who fined him $25 and costs, totaling $37.65, which he paid.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
FUNDS FOR ASSOCIATION
Annual Drive Will Take Plac,
 September 2zth

The N>~th Canaan Visiting Nurse Association will hold i*s yearly "drive", for frn7s to mairtain it's good work, on September 24th. The Association, through past generous contributions, has been able to "be prepared", to furnish trained nurs- ing for all citizens of this town, in case of emergency.
 In the noble spirit of Public Vel fare, please ''be prepared', when a representative of the Association calls on you, Saturday, Sept. 24th, with as generous a response as your heart and means will permit.
 Please remember the date, Sep tember 24th, 1921, and that means tbe Visiting Nurse Association "drive", and as the Nurse is on call, as emergency of sickness may arise, for every individual in the Town, why this is everybody's "drive", and lets "get busy'', and put it lover the tcp", in Canaan's good old way.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
Meetings We'll Attended

The people of North Canaan show ed conclusively that they appreciate an opportunity by their attendance at the meetings addressed by Mir. Mercer and MT. Hadley during the first three days of the week. The unusual experience of these men has qualified them to speak with author ity on the influences that are under mining the IntegnCy of our Ameri- can life today. They spoke plainly and the sincerity of their purpose t''e Eenuineness of their message and the convincing character of the facts which they presented left profound impression on all their hearers.
 MT. Mercer and MT. Hadley left this morning for New York and on September 25th they begin a series of engagements which will take them to the Pacific C ast and back occupying all their time from now till next June. They have left many warm friends in Canaan and as some slight evidence of public confidence it may be said that or ~inrs taken m at the r'nntin~c h0~o i~ the in- terests of their work totaled just
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
Pilgrim Church Notes
Sunday

Sunday
 Regular Morning Service of Wor- ship at 1O:3O. An offering will be taken up for the Congregational Educational Society. ..
 Sunday School at 11:45.
 Thursday, September 22
 A group of Colored Jubilee Sing CTS from Straight University, New Orleans will give a program in the town hall. Their songs will be sup plemented by Stories of the South Land told by a representative of Straight University. Admission will be free but an offering will be taken in the interests of the American Missionary Association.
 Tuesday, Oct. 4th
 The Annual Meeting of the Litck- field North West Association will be held at Falls Village.
 Friday, October 7th
 The annual convention of the Litchfeld County Sunday School Association will be held in Pilgrim Church.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
Funeral of Norfolk Soldier

The military funeral of Private James A. Moore, Co. Nj, 1O2d In fantry, was largely attended at the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion Saturday morning with Rev. John Mcdonald officiating. William Jordan, Neil Sylvernale, Lyle P. Humphrey, Richard J. Whalen, Charles Mccarthy and Maurice Butcher, Norfolk ex-service men, acted as bearers, while Norfolk and Torrington ex-service men under Captain Fussenich of Torrington, in whose company Private Moore served, made up the firing squad. Twenty men in uniform attended the services in charge of Roberts-Bou- chet Post, No. 81, American Legion. When the body was being taken from the church to St. Mary's Cemetery for burial the bell on the memorial monument for Norfolk World War veterans was tolled twenty-six strokes, the age of the man when killed in France July 20, 1918. Pri- vate Moore is the fourth of Norfolk's war heroes to be brought home for burial.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
COL. JOHN G. NORTON
Native of This Town Dies Last Week
 in Vermont

Col. John Grant Norton, 50, died suddenly of heart disease at Wind sor, Vt., last week. He was born in Canaan, Sept. 29, 1869. He served in the Spanish war, being the first man in the state of Vermont to enlist. For many years he was in the state legislature and on Gov. Prouty's staff in 1895. He was married to Miss Mabel Reynolds, who survives him. He also has two chill dren, Phoebe and John Henry Nor ten, 2d; two brothers, Col. Paul J. Norton, commander of the 1O4th Massachusetts infantry, and Lieut.. Henry L. Norton of Montpelier, Vt, and sister, Mrs. Harry Lament of Pittsfeld, Mass.
 He came of revolutionary stock, being a descendant of John Paul Jones. He was Vermont state sec retary of the Sons of the American Revolution. The body was taken to Springfield for burial.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
WATERBURY MAN HELD
 IN LOCAL LOOKUP
Connection With Murder of Seisseri Not Yet
 Established

Peter Pilmerotto, of Waterbury, is being held in the local lookup for examination by the authorities for the purpose of establishing connec- tion with the murder of John Seisseri on August 3rd. As yet nothing de- finite has been obtained, though from the contradictory statements made by the prisoner it would appear that he was trying to conceal some thing.
 Pilmerotto, who is 29 years old, was arrested at Waterbury last Fri day night by the police of that city. He was brought to Canaan Saturday afternoon by State Policeman Tomanio and immediately subjected to a grilling, but little of value has been learned.
 Pilmerotto was arrested in Wa jterbury for keeping a disorderly house, about six months ago. He has the reputation of being "tough customer" When arrested he showed no fight, however, and when searched no weapons were found. He claims that he has been employed by the city of Waterbury for several weeks past as laborer. *...-
 Unless something of definite nature can be found to indicate that Pilmerotto is fugitive from justice, he will prabably be released in a day or two. Local authorities seem to have little hope of securing informa- tion that would indicate he is a criminal.
 Just as we go to press we have been informed that further evidence has been secured against Pilmeretto and he has been taken to the county jail to await trial.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
LAFFARGUE-CARROLL
George F. Laffargue Takes Bride in Millerton

The wedding of George F. Laffar- que, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Laffargue, and Miss Della Ferguson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. E. H. Carroll of Millerton, N. Y, took place last Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride. The cere- irony was performed by Rev. W. A. Rathbun, pastor of the Millerton Methodist church. Only immediate members of the families were present. Aas.. a13- .'a..'.
 After the ceremony the newly married couple left for short honeymoon to Concord, N. H., and places in Vermont. They, will make their home in part of the house now occupied by MT. Laffargue's father.
 MT. Laffargue is one of the mem bers of the firm of Chas. Laffargue < Sons, we'll drillers, and is favorably known throughout this section. His many friends extend their hearty congratulations and best wishes for future success and happiness.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
Jubilee Singers Coming

A group of colored Jubilee Singers who are touring our section in the interests of the American Mission ary Association win give a concert in the town hall Thursday evening, Sept. 22 at 8 o'clock. The singers come from Straight University of New Orleans, La, the Creole City. In addition to the musical numbers the audience may listen to stories of the South Land as told by a represen- tative of Straight University.
 This type of concert is always popular and no one need miss it as admisison will be free. A free will offering will be taken up and turned over to the singers to go toward the work of the American Missionary Association in the South Land.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
Story of Prof. Pupin's Life

Prof. Michael I. Pupin of New York and Norfolk, who has made himself famous in his telephone in ventions in recent years will in the coming months give story of his life in Scribner's Magazine. He, a young Serb, came to this country with no money or friend, having run away from home, and has had many interesting experiences making a way for himself in this land of opportun- ity and freedom and still is a loyal worker for the land of his birth in these years of hardship and trial.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
Burgess in Holland?

Arthur Bulger or Burgess, wanted ir connection with the murder of Joseph M. Parsons, South Norfolk farmer, on June 2, and the shooting of Parsons sister, Miss Mary Par sens of Norfolk at her brothers home, is reported to have worked on a number of farms near Holland and Beckett, Mass, during July. Bur gess used to work on lumber and log jobs in that neighborhood years ago and is familiar with the country whereabouts. A search of the Massa- chusetts territory by James Benson, who is acquainted with the alleged murder suspect failed to reveal the whereabouts of the much wanted man. Benson claims that the des- c1iption of the man who has been roaming South Berkshire this sum- mer, working on various farms tal- lies with that of the man wanted for the Parsons murder.
 Benson a few years ago was res ponsible for the capture at Water bury of a Massachusetts man who was wanted in South Berkshire on a murder charge.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
M. E. Ch4rch Notes

Prayer Meeting this (Thursday) evening at 7:30.
 The Queen Esther Circle will meet with the Misses Lindell Thursday evening at 8:30.
 The Ladies Aid Society will meet tomorrow (Friday) afternoon with Mrs. Baird at the usual hour.
 Regular services next Sunday.
 Morning worship at 1O:3O.
 Sabbath School at 11:45.
 Epworth League service 6:3O in the evening. Topic, Accomplishments and Possibilities. Rally Sunday. Leader, H. H. Scutt.
 Evening Worship at 7:3e.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
Egg Laying Contest

Obed G. Knights pen of White Wvandottes from Bridgeton, R. l., is the first pen in the current con- test to lay more than 2,000 eggs. The highest score for the corresponding period last year was 1886 as com- pared with a mark of 2018 eggs for tbe Wyandotte from R. I. The sec ond best score is by a pen of Leg horns from Hollywood Farm, Holley- wood, Wash. They are 64 eggs be- hind the leaders and gaining at the rate of eight or nine eggs a week. If this pace is maintained it appears that the Leghorns may finally win the race in spite of the fact that Wvandottes have been leading fo~ the past several months.
 The complexion of the next laying contest that starts November 1st will be rather radically different from the entries that have been made hereto fore The average composition of the contest by breeds has been 43 per cent White Leghorns, Is per cent Rhode Island Reds IT per cent Ply mouth Rocks, 13 per cent Wyan- dottes and 9 per cent miscellaneous. The miscellaneous are entirely ex- clu1ed and the contest will be made I'D about as follows: 40 per cent White Leghorns, 25 per cent Ply mouth Rocks, 25 per cent Rhod'7 Is land Reds and 10 per cent White Wyandottes.
 First place for the week went to a pen of White Leghorns owned by Hollywood Farm, Hollywood, Wash, with production of 52 eggs. Noun tain View Poultry Farms pea of Leghorns from Rutland, Vt., was in second place for the week with a yield of 46 eggs. Norman M. Mis- cGr's pen of Reds from Hasbrouck, N. Y, and Andrew L. Ohr's pen of T.eohorns from Wallin~ford, both tied for third place with a produc- tion of A eggs each. W. H. B. kent's pen or Barred Rocks from Cazenovia, N. Y, Obed G. Knights pen of White Wyandottes from Bridgeton, R. l., The Orchards pen of Reds from So. Hadley, Mass, C.. P. Scott's pen of Reds from Peoria, Ill, and Mrs. J. l.. Theusen's pen of Leghorns from New Haven, all tied for fourth place with a yield of 43 eggs each. The total production for the forty-ffth week amounted to 3068 or 46.4 per cent.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
County Grange Meeting

About 125 members of various granges in Litchfeld county attended the quarterly meeting of Mountain County Pomona grange in Grange hall at Winchester Wednesday, Tbir- teen candidates were initiated and lectures and recitations were given by different members. A :oon dinner was served and later the group was photographed. The next rneeting will be held in Collinsville the first Wednesday in December.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
Housatonic Valley Road

Charles J. Bennett, state highway commissioner of Connecticut, has in- formed the Great Harrington cham Der of commerce, in answer to an in- quiry regarding a rumor that the state of Connecticut was to improve permanently the Housatonic Valley road from New Milford to Canaan, that the report is correct. MT. Ben nett says the work will be begun within the next two years and push ed to completion. MT. Bennett's letter also includes some information of less encouraging nature, for he declares there is little possibility of carrying out the improvement of the Salisbury-Under Mountain road at the present time.
Connecticut western news., 1921-09-15
Auto Inspection Center

Torrington has been designated as one of the IA general automobile in- spection centers in the state. There are two such centers in Litchfeld County, the other being Canaan. Heretofore the inspector has also made regular visits to Litchfeld, Lakeville, New Milford, Thomaston and Winsted, but hereafter those wishing to secure licenses must go to Torrington or Canaan. The in- spector will be in Torrington Friday from to 4, and in Canaan Tuesday from 2 to 4.