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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-03-17
BLUE" Law BILLS
ARE DEAD AT LAST

The Graham Bratton bill, the last
Of the Sunday "blue laws introduced
in the Tennessee legislature, died
Tuesday morning, when the lower
house voted against it,
When motion to table the
Standardization bill failed. after a
hot fight, Representative John Shea,
Of Memphis, put over an amendment
to make. it include public utilities,
which it authors had exempted. The
vote, quickly taken, resulted in over
whelming defeat, as Representative
Shea succeeded in making the bill
too distasteful.
The senate ruled out the Graham
Bratton bin several weeks ago, when
the speaker sustained a contention
that the senate's defeat of the Cooper
bill had made the other bill out Of
order,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-03-17
LYCEUM COURSE FOR
THE WINTER SEASON

Covington will have the pleasure Of
hearing some Of the best talent the
Alkahest Lyceum Bureau Of Atlanta
has on the platform during next
winter. Misses Xina White, of Mem
phis, and Irene Crouch, of Earle,
Ark, representatives Of the Lyceum
Bureau, were in the city Tuesday
and met with the local chautauqua
club, who agreed to assist in selling
tickets for the season. A good
many men signed the contract with
the Alkahest Bureau, and music
lovers and other patrons are assured
of a good program, consisting Of
six attractions given during the
winter months at the Grammar
School auditorium. The first at
traction is booked for October.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-03-17
DEATH on ]. N. LEsLTE

Mr.. J. NJ. Leslie, after an illness Of
several weeks of pneumonia, died at
his home in the Leigh's Chapel VI
entity Wednesday and his remains
were buried in the cemetery there
Thursday morning at II o'clock, Rev.
S. R. Hart, Of the Methodist church,
conducting the services.
Mr.. Leslie was 68 years of age at
the time of his death. and is survived
by bis wife. four sons and two daugh-
tiers, all of whom have the sincere
svmnathy Of a wide circle of friends
ii their bereavement.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-03-17
SLEEPING SICKNESS"
MICROBE DISCOVERED

DR.. King, head Of the state bac-
THEOLOGICAL laboratory at Stockholm,
is reported to have discovered the mi
crobe of sleeping sickness" and to
have established that the disease is
infectious. DIR. king incuIcates rab-
bits with brain matter from persons
who died of the disease.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-03-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Virgil Thomas Tate and Elder
Estelle Willis, Charley Bowles and
Alice Waldo.
Walter Jones and Julia Totaler.
Luellen Jones and Adline Hassell,
Henry Millen and Fannie Conner,
Arthur Jones and Catherine Plum
mer, Sam Bernard and Della Smith.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-03-17
PLANS FOR ERECTING
COLLEGE BEING MADE

Final plans are being made for
the erection in Memphis Of the
Southwestern Presbyterian Univers-
ity.
Meetings are being held through
out surrounding states with a view
of completing the campaign for funds
to remove the school to that city.
A committee is trying to select a
site
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-03-17
SENATE INDICATES
AGRICULTURAL NOMINEE

The senate committee, which has
been investigating the charges
against Capt. Thomas F. Peck, Cow
ernor Taylor's choice for commits
sioner Of agriculture, Tuesday re-
turned reDort Of vindication.
Capt. Peck's confirmation has been
set for special order Friday morning.
It is likely that he will be confirmed.
Senator Houk, Of Knoxville. who
made the charges, claimed that Capt.
Peck had greatly misused the powers
Of his office during his former term
under Gov. Hooper.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-03-17

The case Of Friedrich Peete, in
dieted for the burning of Arthur
HIPS barn, both colored, has aroused
more interest from the public, es-
pecially in the 18th district, than
any case that has yet come up in
circuit court, which is in session
here. After hard fought battle
between the attorneys for the de-
PENDANT and the state, the case went
t0 the jury this morning at 10
o'clock. Upton & Upton are at
t0rneys for the defendant, and L. E.
Gwinn assisted Attorney General
Alternately In the prosecution. In all
there were about rs witnesses sum
moned to testify in the case, which
was calld Tuesday at noon. Peete
was convicted at the November term
of court, but was granted new
trial by Judge Baptist. AT 1870
o'clock today the jury brought in a
verdict Of guilty.
The case of Mrs. Aida Shaw, under
Indictment in connection with the
murder of Jailer George Reeves, Of
Shelby county, was called at 10
o'clock this morning. 1t was thought
by many that Mrs. Shaw would sub
nit her case and effect compro-
use with the attorney general, but
her attorney, j B. Webb, of Mem
phis, has decided to fight the case
through. The courtroom will prob
ably be packed during the trial, as
much interest was manifested in the
trial Of her husband, Aida G. Shaw,
and Edward D. Kelley, "dandy ban
dts, who were sentenced to serve
~ years III the state penitentiary.
Among the cases that have been
disgosed of are:
Y Osborn MCGEE, petit larceny;
pleads guilty and gets so days in
workhouse.
Major Lark, petit larceny; pleads
guilty and gets 60 days in work
house.
Wesley Hill and Tim Bond,
larceny: plead guilty and get so
days in workhouse.
Charlie Overall, carrying pistol;
fined $50 and costs.
Bee Watkins, carrying pistol; $50
and costs
Winch Nealy, carrying pistol; fined
$50 and sentenced to so days in
workhouse.
Jefferson and Charles Perry, petit
larceny; plead guilty and sentenced
to serve so days in workhouse.
Tom Culbreath, carrying pistol;
fined $50 and costs.
]. M. Tydls, larceny; pleads
guilty and sentenced to sorve 30
days In workhouse.
John George, housebreaking and
larceny; sentenced to serve III
months and 20 days in workhouse.
Jesse Smith, carrying pistol; fined
$50 and costs.
Ula Lee Hall, petit larceny; dis
missed on payment of costs.
G. r., r. n, T. E. and ]. N.
Biggett, receiving and transporting
liquor; not guilty.
Annie May Williams, second degree
murder: sentenced to serve Ii months
and 20 days in workhouse.
Embry Hall speeding; dismissed
on payment of costs.
Tom Cantrell, bigamy: forfeiture
of bond.
Marvin Stevens and Paul Her
ring, robbery; not guilty.
Alfred DOTS, robbery; forfeiture
Of bond.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-03-17
SHAW ATTEMPTS TO
GAIN HIS LIBERTY
TIMELY ARRIVAL OF OFFICERS
FRUSTRATES HIS PLANS

Shaw Secures Saws From COlOred
TRUSTEES and Succeeds in Saving
Two Bars-Change in His De-
meanOr Aroused Suspicion and OF.
ficers Became Watchful - Mrs.
Shaw Thought to Be Unaware Of
Husbands Plans.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-03-17
MANY CASES HEARD
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SEVENTY-FTYE WITNESSES IN
ARSON CASE

Friedrich Peete Found Guilty of Barn
Burning-Many Other Cases Go
Through Regular Grind-All In
terest Now Conferred on Trial of
Mrs. Irene Shaw-Many Witnesses
Summoned From Memphis to
Testify in Case.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-03
Prominent Farmer
Died on Saturday

Henry Bundy,. prominent farmer of
jamestown, died Saturday morning at
5 o'clock in st. Leo's hospital, Green's
boro, where he had been patient for
a week, according to information re-
ceived in High Point this afternoon.
Mr.. Bundy was SO years of age,
having been born in Guilford county
on December 2, 1861, a son of Harmon
and Susan Bundy.
Surviving are the widow, two sons,
o. c. and Tandy Bundy; three daugh-
ters, Mrs, J. S. Lee, Of Charlotte, and
Miss Irma Bundy, of Pinehurst, and
Miss Gertrude Bundy, of jamestown;
two brothers, Harmon Bundy, of High
Point, and Shubal Bundy, of Concord
and one sister, Mrs. Marian Lamb, of
jamestown.
A brief service was held at the
home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
and the funeral was held at o'clock
at Deep River church, conducted by
Rev. w. G. Jones, assisted by Mrs
Ida L. Curtis, pastor of the Deep Riv-
er church.
The interment followed in the
church graveyard. Ragsdale council
No. 169 Jr. o. u. A, M, of which
the deceased was a member was il
charge of the services at the grave.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-03

The great Community Service work
is in full swing and is receiving the
hearty cooperation of the people OF
High Point in all the walks of life
just what is intended by the commu-
nifty service-to get the people to-
gether for a greater and better com
munity as well as a healthier and hap
pier community. =.
Miss Howe, the playground in
structress, who has been here the
past two weeks has worked wonders,
ably assisted by Community Worker
Cumn1ins, both sent here gratis by the
organization. Doubtless few
of the elder people Of High Point and
most of the children for that matter
knew how to play in the real sense
until shown by Miss Howe. Her work
has proven an inspiration to all and as
a result there is already closer re-
lationship existing between the peo-
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-03
Twentieth Anniversary
of Reform Church

Sunday and Monday, March 6 and
7, will mark the observance of the
goth anniversary OF the founding Of
the First Reformed church in High
Point. Prominent ministers who have
served as pastors of the local church
will be present and make addresses.
Interesting programs will be rendered.
On Munday morning, March 6, at
be held. Rev. L. A. Peeler, former
pastor of the First Reformed church,
but who now has the pastorate of a
cuhrch in Kannapolis, will be the
speaker at that service. At the even.
ing service Rev. D. E. Bowers, of
Winston-Salem, will speak. Rev. Mr.
Bowers has also been pastor OF the
local church.
On the following Monday night, DR.,
J. c. Leonard, of Lexington. will
be the chief speaker at service that
gives promise Of being interesting
and enthusiastic. Charter members
of the church will also make -brle1
talks. DR.. Leonard was largely re
sponsible for organization of the To-
cal congregation. The meeting or
Monday night will end with a social
hour.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-03
Deep River Church
News. Route No. l

Misses Jennie and Adelaide White
are the purchasers of new Ford
touring car. r.
w. A. Gattis Foster, and sister,
Mrs. Nora F. Lloyd, have returned
home after spending several days in
High Point with relatives.
The farmers do not seem just now
very enthusiastic over raising another
crop of tobacco.
Our good sand-clay road leading
from Deep River Friends church to
the Methodist Protestant orphanage
has for the first time since it was
built several years ago been badly
cut up and in some places is almost
impossible.
Mr.. N. L. Gossett, whose health for
the past several months has not been
very good, seems to be somewhat I'M
proved.
Upon the new Congress depends
largely the prosperity and industrial
activity of this country for the next
two years. Will that body prove com
petent to handle the task before 1t.
| Will our national lawmakers prove
themselves efficient? Will they show
themselves statesmen rather than par
tisans of the cheap and reckless type
Will they measure up to the hlgh re-
EquirementS the present CRISES llo"
confronting this country demand OF
them? This is a question IN Whlch
the whole people are vitality concern
ed. We are trying to be optimistic.
Messrs. Virgil and Clifton Willard
have moved to their farm bought
some months ago and formerly known
as the Palmer Place" We are glad
to welcome these splendid young men
| tn 011r conmunitV.
A new telephone line is being built
from this neighborhood to High Point
connecting with the North State Te1e-
phone exchange in that city. Inc
/ subscribers, or those putting IN N te1e-
Jackson, Will Wheeler, John Hay
worth, Ed. Williams, Clifton Willard,
Virgil Willard, Ernest White, Gattis
Foster, Lee Skeen, Lee Royal, W. A
| IGattiS, Foster.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-03
High Point Route 4
By Mary A. Clodfelter

Mrs. C. c.. Smith was the guest of
Mrs. Mary Clodfelter last Saturday
morning.
R RSoby Clodfelter spent last s. Sunday
Since working the roads they seem
to be in a worse condition than ever
owing to >the recent rains.
IF the weather continues good the
majority. Of the farmers will start
their blowing.
The funeral of Mrs. Maud Clodfel-
ter was held at the residence of her
sister, Mrs. Rhempert Bailey, Wednes-
day morning. Although Mrs. Clod-
felter had been in declining health
for two years, owing to tuberculosis,
her death came as a surprise to many
wears old and is survived by her
husband, two children, Mr.. Motsinger
her aged father, one brother Marvin
Motsinger, and a sister, Mrs. Rhem-
pert Baily. Several months prior to
her death, Mr.. and Mrs. Clodfelter
haven't been living together. Friends
of the deceased family extend their
heartfelt sympathy during their sad
bereavement.
Misses Wilmer and jamie Clodfel-
ter, Misses Minnie and Ollie Myers
spent last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
r. M. Clodfelter.
We understand that Wallburg Route
1 will soon have another mail carrier.
Mr.. Lanning, of Lexington; Alfred
Clinard and Chester Motsinger have
applied for it. AS yet they haven't
received any reply from Washington.
We think someone here should nave
it instead Of someone from Lexington.
Mr.. Lanning was here Saturday look-
ing over the roads, etc. AS Mr.; Cll-
nard is thoroughly familiar with the
route and people we think it would
be more admissible to accept his ap-
p1ication. oaa1,
We had quite a storm last Sunday
morning, mostly wind.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-03
Wedding Without Man
Was a Big Success

A large audience turned out at the,
nigh school auditorium Thursday
night to witness the "Womanless we'd
ding" the principals in which were
w. H. Plummer and Tommy Thorn
as. The entertainment provided
continual round Of laughter and
nothing was lacking in the way of
wardrobe, scenic setting, music 4, or
wedding features" The stage pic
ture, with all guests assembled, includ-
ing little ESQ pound girls attired in
behold. o"
A fine setting for the wedding
had been formed with palms, spring
| flowers and ferns. A stringed or
el1estra played the wedding music and
the noted Hopera" star, GeHaldine Far
rar, Journey Briggs), sang "At
Dawning" prior to the entarnce of
the wedding party. Other vocal so
los were given by Mrs. Charles KEEP
hart and Charles G. Dickerson. Off
ciating, and using the impressive ring
ceremony, was Grew" o. Arthur Kirk
man..
| Elegant costuming marked the
evenings event, the bridal party and
''retinue" of guests being gowned in
the latest evening" models and the
conventional "black and white" of the
ess-suit. Entrance was made down
the long aisles Of the Church" audi
torium and the ceremony was per
formed before an improvised altar OF
palms and ferns.
! The "bride's'' attendants on this
occasion were C. w Thompson, Guy
/ Wells, Dan Gregg and Charlie Ha-
worth, as bridesmaids; Charlie Rob
| hins. Chase Idol, Robert Parker, Char
lie Mues, julie Allen and dainty little
! Houston Hiatt, as ''wee" flower girls
and little w. T. Parker as ring bearer.
! The '"bride" entered last with her.
; father, Elwood Cox, who gave her IN
marriage. The bridegroom had as his
best man, Bascom Hoskins. Present
were the father and mother of the
bridegroom V. A. J. Idol and the
w. c.. Shipman, and the mother OF the
bride, Fred Tate. Mr.. Tate, as the
statel matron, the perfect" hostess
receiving her guests, was 1nimItaoie.
Her two charming children, little SIS
| tor and little brother, were really re-
markable. They we're "Miss" G.; r.
TonIinson and Master Sam Davis.
Guests for the wedding were quite
distinguished in opera, dramatic and
"movie" circles. Constance Talmadge
| (Sib Burton) was a soloist and was
attended by a ''beauty chorus" of ex-
pert dancers. Annette KellerWan @ Wa,,
lGLester Teague) sang II Love You
Tr11lv.' She was beautiful in an even
ing s gown Of black. Frank ogbgrnqv NJ ap1 F.
neared as -Heink and Walt
Chandler as Ruth St. De? Denis, s. Sa,,;- SchG-
man-Heink sang and Miss st. Denls
gave reading instead Of dance.
A brilliant reception came during
the anointed hours, and guests danced
the Virginia reel: Arthur 71t h,l:T Lyon With f.
+ i;+t1e % brother. Sam Davis. The but
Ier Ter announced the calling guests. he
was Jack Dillon.
The "Womanless Wedding" pre-
sented Thursday night by Miss Clem-
entine Miller, was indeed success
from rom start to finish. A capacity au-[
dience roared with laughter1. as s,g1 gneses 1azss
appeared, and burst into wild Al apphla;ddsgI ph,.;dsI
array. The whole playlet was one
| laugh!
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-03
Negro Groceryman
Says He Was Rob bed
Throwing Revolver in His Face Mask
ed Men Get Away With Money
and Watch.

Two masked men, supposed to be
white, entered the grocery store OF F
c. White, negro merchant in MoAn-
town, about 9.15 Saturday. night and,
holding the storekeeper at,bay with
revolvers, relieved the cash register of
about $155 and Whites gold watch,
according to a story he told the pp-
lice, who were summoned immediataIy
after the hold-up men left the place..
White was in the store alone at til
time, when two men with handkeg@
chiefs concealing their faces asad
caps pulled over their eyes, entered
and thrust revolvers in his face, at
the same time demanding his money.
One of the robbers kept the store
keeper covered while the other opened
the cash register. The men worked
quickly and quietly and passersby did
not observe them in the store.
White described the men to the
police as being of medium build and
height. They wore caps pulled a1QseAy
over their faces. White believes 9TH
weer white men, telling the pS4iee
they attempted to disguise as NEGROES
by using burnt cork or other sub
stance.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-03

With J. J. Fariss, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, presiding, be-
fore large audience at the audito-
rium in the interest OF the NJ. p. col
iege, soon to be located in North Caro-
lima, very enthusiastic meeting was
held. The chairman made an excel
lent appeal for the location of the
college here, after which the children
from the M. P. Home sang song
which made a strong appeal for the
college for High Point, ending with
the High Point YELL" 1t found spon-
taneoc,s approval and was repeated at
the closing of the mass meeting.
The next speaker was Rev. Rowland
w. Brown, who declared that High
Point needed the college more than
the college needed High Point.
DR.. J. T. Burrus, representing the
Commercial club, wanted to know just
what offer we had to make to secure
the college and we would meet it.
W. L. Stamey, representing the XII
wants club, said that since the M. P.
Home was here we should by all
means have the college and that every
Kiwanian as well as every other or
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-03
One Of The Greatest
Movements for Citu

pie and the art of playing the old
fashioned, bamboo games is most re-
sponsible for it. Exhibitions have
been given from time to time indoors
and outdoors and already some good
talent has developed which, it = is
hoped, will, with the aid of the COM
mlttee, carry on the good work until
shortly High Point will have the
best Fairgrounds and other communi-
ty work.
:. Miss Howe leaves the city March 9.
From Wednesday, March End, to We'd
resday March 9th, inclusive, will be
known as play week and in High
Point and the event will be featured
in store windows and otherwise.
Monday night the North Carolina
leader in the work, ex-Mayor McNinch
of Charlotte, will speak in the audi
torium and a crowded house is ex-3
pected to greet him. Mr.. McNinch is
a very interesting speaker. A sing
will also be held that night and an ex-
hibition play pulled off, SO be on hand.
You will never regret it.
This Community work means big
things for High Point. 1t will give
our boys and girl and the grown ups
too, something to entertain them dur
ing their leisure hours and is destined
to keep them away from harmful
amuSementS.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-03
High Point Man Held
on Liquor Indictme1tt
Officers Find Whisky on Premises d
William Gurley, Meat Market $.
Man-GiveS $500 Bond. :

William Gurley, High Point n1eRt
market man, was placed under az
rest Saturday afternoon by county
and federal officers for having in his
possession about seven gallons sOs1
whisky. He was indicted before Colh.,
missioner Brown, of High Point, wssiiVrs.
eel examination, and was bound oveEs
to federal court under a bond OF
$500.
Revenue Officer J. H. Johnson and
Deputy Sheriffs Joe Phipps, j.. E.
Brown, and B. 0. Clark, suspecting
Gurley of having liquor, went to his
market at High Point, arrested him,
took him to his home about three
miles from the Furniture City, and
there found hidden in his house and
barn, the whisky, which was in pint,
half-gal1on and two gallon contain
ers.
Officers say that he admitted Ills
guilt, said. he had been selling. a lit
tie whisky for some stinae IN oFder 6
pay his debts, and gave his word that
he was throug ugh-that ne was going to
quit the illegal business.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-03
All Together, Let Us
Go and Get It, Now

ganization in the city were solidly be-
hind the movement.
Robert >Brockett, Sr., said that we
must look after other things besides
the Commercial value and that it
would prove a great investment for
the people of High. Point, intellect
ually and morally.
Rev. Mr.. Trott, of the Episcopal
church; Charles c.. Robbins, John w.
Hedrick, Joe w. Sechrest of the
Jr. O. u. A. M, Baxter Smith, and
the secretary of. the labor union were
among others making timely and in
teresting remarks.
Chairman Farriss then named a
committee of some Is representative
business men to get together at once
and formulate plans for the securing
of the college.
1t was brought out at the meeting
that this was our only chance, as
practically every denomination had a
college established somewhere in the
state and that if we failed on this
one we would be without a college.
1t is the belief of those in a position
to know that all things being equal
the college will come to High Point
and the committee wants to make a
fine showing when it lays High Point S
claims before the college committee
sometime the latter part of this
month.
Captain A. M. Rankin and John S.
Pickett, is the location committee of
the college from High Point.