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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13

The annual meeting Of the Upton
County Berry Growers Association
was held at the courthouse Saturday,
January 8. B. B. Boyd was re-
elected president; Till Cooper, vice.
president; j. NJ. Polk, secretary
treasurer.
The board of directors is as fol-
lows; Walker 7, Shoaf, J. A. Fred
riekson, J. B. Mellow, ]. o. Atkins,
v, H. Price.
There was goodlv number Of
growers present and several new
members were added to the associa-
ton
About 200 new acres we're pledged
to be set out this spring. j. M. Polk,
R. K Mcbride, G. S. Hollingsworth
were appointed a committee to pur-
chase plants for the association.
A large crowd attended this meet
ing and more interest was manifested
than has been since the organiza-
ton An interesting feature of the
meeting was the reports Of the menu
bers on the profits made per acre.
Handsome profits were reported in
all cases, but the largest profits
We're made by the members who had
small patches, hence could give the
cron the greatest care. Mr.. Hol-
linesworth, in brief address, gave
the members the benefit Of his ex-
nerience with similar association
in Kentucky. both as to cultivation
and marketing Mr.. Hollingsworth
will bo the moving shirt in getting
q laroelv Increased acreage in her
ries in this and other communities
IN the county.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13
PRESRyTFRIANS ORGANIZE
4EAYMEN'S ASSOCIATION

The men Of the First Presbyterian
church met in the Elk's hall Fri
day evening and organized live
Laymen's Missionary Association.
Dr. Orr, pastor of the McLemore
avenue Presbyterian church Of Mem
p1is, delivered most instructive adj
dress during the organization Of the
association and reciting some Of the
many benefits to be derived from it.
Senator 4. E. Gwinn and Hon. R. w.
Sanford delivered excellent adj
dresses, Senator Gwinn's subject be-
fnp Avenues Of Labor for Organi-
cation in Local Way" Mr.. Sanford
smoke on "Lines of Work to Be Ac-
complished BY the Young Men Of
IKE Church" Under the head of
Random Shots the Rev William
James, the Rev W. G. Kerr and w.
r. Brinqle. James J. Miller, and ].
r. Hall delivered brief addresses.
Mai. NJ. A. Walker presided as
toastmaster. A DELIGHTFUL dinner
was served bv the ladies Of the First
Presbyterian church. The following
we're elected officers Of the associa-
ton. President. w s. Mayes: vice.
president, w. F. Bringle. and G. P.
NOEL, secretary and treasurer. The
exec i've board are ]. G. Conan, ].
r. m. ]. ]. Miller, Grant Reid and
III I. Green.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13
McLENNAN-sAssER

A wedding Of interest on account
Of the prominence Of the contracting
parties occurred Thursday evening
at 7:15 o'clock at the home Of Rev.
v. A. DeShazo, near Clopton, when
Miss Willie McLennan became the
wife Of Mr. J. P. Sasser, Rev. De
Shazo officiating.
There were only a few intimate
friends of the bride and groom who
witnessed the ceremony.
Mrs. Sasser is very attractive and
popular in social and church circles.
Mr.. Sasser is a prominent farmer
ard land owner in the Clopton Vi
entity and has the good wishes of a
wide circle of friends for himself
and bride.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13
MEMPHIS PACKING
PLANT OPENS MONDAY

On Monday the Memphis Packing
Corporation opened its plant for
public inspection and the next day
the first killing Of stock was done.
The packing plant is one of the most
complete in the United States, al
though not such large one, being
capitalized at 100000. the stock
having been taken BY local people
and those in the contiguous territory.
A big barbecue was served to
guests on Monday and fully $500
were present. The first stock to be
slaughtered was a lot Of purebred
Hampshires from the Gavcso hotel
farm. near MemIUhis. They were
prepared for use at Memphis hotels.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13
DETROIT GIN BURNS

The cotton gin at Detroit owned
by Messrs. VIII Vaughan and Embry
Bringle was destroyed by fire Satur-
day night some time after mid
night.
Some young boys passing on the
road discovered the blaze and gave
the alarm. The people who lived
near the gin came to their assistance
and succeeded in saving the greater
part Of the cotton bv rolling the
bales III a small creek. which IS in
the rear Of the gin. Two bales Of
cotton were DESTROYED and two bales
damaged badly. The fire was con-
fined to the gin. The seed and the
cotton house were not damaged.
The building was insured and the
loss IS partially covered The ORR
rin Of the fire Is unknown.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13

Mrs. ]. G. Vandiveer and three
children, lately of Lake Cormorant,
Miss, are moving to Henning, where
they will in future make their home.
Judge w. A. Owen was called
home from Jackson Monday on ac-
count of the illness of his daughter,
Margaret, aged IL.
Mr.. Russell Goodman has recently
purchased the stock Of goods from
Mr.. O. W. SCdder at Rialto and will
continue business at the same stand.
Casey, son Of Jim Blackwell,
colored, who lives in the 9th dis
trict, was accidentally shot several
days ago and died Sunday night as
a result Of the wound.
Mr.. Lee Miller recently sold a
tract Of land near Solo, in the LIST dis
trict, of about so acres, to Mr., John
M. Payne, the consideration being
| S4,25O.
Mr.. A. c. Williams has purchased
from Mr.. R. w. Mcdaniel a tract Of
land consisting of 81 acres in the
9Th distict for a consideration Of
$3.50.
The barn on the H. R. Rose place
on South Main street was destroyed
by fire Friday morning about 2
o'clock. The barn was completely
destroyed but the adjoining huild-
ings were not damaged.
Mr.. /. M. McFadden underwent
an operation for the removal of his
tonsils at the Baptist Memorial Hos
pitaI in Memphis Monday. We UNI
derstand he stood the operation well
ard is recovering.
The seven-year-old son of Mr..
Bish Glass, of Burlison. was operated
on for appendicitis Tuesday morn
ing at 9 o'clock, it being an emerg-
ency case. The child is i'll at the
Huffman House.
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Simonton has en-
rolled class in shorthand and the
following are among the students:
Misses Emma Long, Lucy Anthony,
Maize Sherrod, Mesdames Paul Gill
lespie and j. E. Ebersole.
Mrs. T. E. Nelson of Brighton,
entertained Saturday to compliment
her house guests, Misses Clara Mil
Ter and Helen Fitzpatrick. Several
couples enjoyed lively games Of pro-
gressive rock, after which a delic-
ious salad course was served.
The Peoples Bank, Of Alamo,
Tenn, which is a branch Of the
Upton County Farmers Union Bank,
has employed Mr.. Carey Alsbrook,
formerly assistant manager, as its
manager, and Mr. Carmack Smothers
as his assistant for this year.
m. Guttman, of this civ, filed
a voluntary petition in bankruptcy
Saturday through his attorneys,
Simonton, Gwinn & Shoaf, listing
his liabilities at $4,000 and assets
at $4,000, including open accounts,
life insurance, etc.
The home of Mr.. Gus Miller, of
the Leigh's Chapel vicinity, was
destroyed by fire Sunday night
about 8 o'clock. The house and con-
tents were completely destroyed,
but were partially covered by in
surance.
Miss Ruth Young, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Young, delight
fully entertained twelve of her friends
Thursday afternoon from A to 6
O'clock, the occasion being her 18th
birthday. The young folks enjoyed
games, music and conversation, after
which ice cream and cake were
served.
Mr.. L. R. Graves was called to
Ripley Tuesday to attend the funeral
Of his uuncle, Mr.. Thomas H. Graves,
of that city, who died Monday Of
pneumonia Mr. Graves was 49,
years of age, had lived in Ripley for
many years and was a splendid citizen
He is survived by four children,
brother and sister and other rela-
tives.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13
LECTURE ON PROHIBITION

George w. Morrow, noted orator
of Michigan, a distinguished plat
form lecturer and one of the coun-
try's most famous advocates Of both
national and international. prohibit
ton, spoke to an appreciative audi
ence Tuesday night, January II, at
the First Presbyterian church. Rev.
L. D. Hamilton, pastor of the First
Methodist church, introduced the
speaker In the course of his intro
ductory remarks, Mr.. Hamilton OUT
lined the progress and the results at
tanned by the Anti-Saloon League of
America, but stated that its useful
ness has not ceased as a result of the
prohibition amendment were often
referred to by the visiting speaker
Mr.. Morrow presented the evils
Of the liquor traffic differently from
the old advocates of a few years
back, who labored for a dry state
and nation. But his vision encom-
PASSED drv world. The realization
Of bhis fact he predicted would be
within the lives Of most Of his
hearers.
He opened his speech by paying
worthy tribute to Tennessee's most
famous son. Andrew Jackson. He
said our nation needs more of such
men today. who would dare enforce
the law ard the letter Of the consti-
tuition. even in the face Of bitter
opposition. Acknowledgement was
scored nrincinle that characterized
hhe career and craftsmanship Of
cold Hickory"
The sneaker next reviewed the
aarlv STRUGGLES Of the prohibition
voovements in fbo various statas and
the nation. His aennnnt 81 The be-
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13

On Monday, January "a, the farm
/ bureau of the Memphis Chamber Of
Commerce will send delegation Of
their business men to visit tae pep
pie Of Covington and Upton county.
The main meeting will be held in the
courthouse at 2 D. M, but other con-
ferences will be held during the day
and in the evening
The Business Mems Clubs an
'nual banquet will be served at 7:30
o'clock in the dining room Ct the
First Methodist church.
II is not known just yet who will
be in the party from Memphis, but
there will be some of their best
speakers, financiers, business men
and farm experts. 1t will be one of
the groups of business men from the
Chamber of Commerce that are visit
ing 100 counties in the Memphis ter
ritory in the interest Of better farm
| ing.
The Memphis party will be met
at the train by a reception committee
composed of Messrs. G. S. Hollings-
worth, w. F, Bringle, F. r. Fisher.
]. G. Conan and R. M. Lester, who
will extend to them the hand of well
come and show them about the city.
A publicity committee composed
Of Messrs. W. L. Owen, |. H. Lowen-
haupt and Alison Simonton will make
known to the people Of the county
TIE Importance of the meeting.
The meeting at the courthouse is
to be presided over by Mr.. ]. W.
Darby.
1t is expected that large number
Of farmers and business men Of Tip
ton county will attend this meeting
and meet these distinguished men.
The banquet at night will be att
tended by the Memphis business men
and bv people from all parts Of Tip
ton county, as usual, Arrangements
are being made by a committee COM
posed of Messrs. R S. Calhoun, W.
A. Shoaf, Jr.. and Palmer Dupree.
The program committee is COM
posed Of Mai. M. A. Walker, Messrs.
e. L. Worrell and J. "A. Shelton. This
committee has appointed Judge R. B.
Baptist as POSTMASTER and will have
a good program and an interesting
speaker.
The nominating committee COM
posed of Messrs. AR. ". Downing, B.
S. Jameson and Walker Bailey will
name two or more tickets from which
the members Of the club viii select
officers for the ensuing year. The
election will be held Immediately
before going into the banquet room,
and the officers Of election are
Messrs. w. w. Biddle, Daniel Fyfe,
ST., and v. L. 0gilvie.
A committee composed Of Messrs.
Peter Fyfe, G. P. Simonton and Two
McFadden will see that the people Of
the county are invited, and Messrs.
w. F. Bringle, G. N. Volz and r. B.
Shelton will welcome the guests as
thew arrive.
Tickets to the banquet will he sold
bv Messrs. Dan Jones, A. F. Malev,
M. A. Sherrod, G. P. NOEL. J, H.
McCIelland. Drew Moore, E. Goulder,
/. M. McFadden, w. L. Kinney, F.
R. Fisher, Edwin Brown. Walker
Shoaf. W. L. Brown, O. A. Pleasant,
J. ]. Darby and B. G. Ruford,
The business men Of both Memphis
and Coyington who have these meet
ings in charge declare that there is
not pessimist among them and
that the meetings will be Of interest,
esnecially to those who believe in the
future, their fellow-men, their
county, state. country and nation.
and can laugh at good joke. ex-
tend the hand Of fellowship and be-
lieve that lots of good things can
yet be done.
let everybody come and bring a
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The wedding Of Miss Elsie Sloan
Moore to Mr.. B. B. Drummonds took
place December 81 at the manse Of
the First A. R. Presbyterian church,
the Rev. E. P. Lindsey officiating,
says the Memphis Commercial APP
peal.
The bride was attired in suit Of
brown velvet with hat and other ac-
cessories in harmony, with which She
wore corsage bouquet Of bride roses
and valley lilies.
After January 10 Mr.. and Mrs.
Drummonds will be at home To their
friends at 1881 Thomas street.
Mrs. Drummonds is a niece Of the
late John R. Sloan.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13
MeFADDEN-PRIcE

Mr.. Walter v. McFadden an
nounces the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage Of his daughter.
Kathleen, to Mr. Harry Louis Price,
the wedding to take place early III
February. Commercial Appeal, Sun
day, January 8.
This announcement viii be Of
much interest to the bride-elect's
many friends in Covingt6n, where
she was born ard reared and was
extremely popular in social and
church circles.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13
UNCLE SAM BEGINS
INCOME TAX INQUIRY
WHAT DID You MAKE IN 1920?
NO GUESS WORK GOES
Uncle Sam Begins Collection Of Fed
eral Income Tax For Last Year
Same Rate AS in 1919-Revenue
Officers to Visit Every County to
Assist in Making Out Returns.

Work has begun on the collection
Of the income tax for the year 1920
Uncle Sam, through the bureau o.
internal revenue, is addressing tx
every person in the United State:
the question, "What was your me-
income for 1920?" The answer per,
mits Of no guess work. Every single
person whose net income for 1926
was 81 900 or more and every married
person whose net income was $1,000
Or more is required to file return
under oath with the collector Of in
ternal revenue for the district II
which he lives on or before Marcel
Is, 1921.
The penalty for failure is a fine OIL
not more than $1,000 and an adj
ditional assessment of rs per cent
Of the amount Of tax due. For will,
full refusal To make return the pen
atty is a fine of not more thar
$4,000 or not exceeding one years
Imprisonment, or both together
with the cost Of prosecution. A
similar penalty is provided for max
ing a false or fraudulent return, to-
gether with an additional assessment
Of SO per cent. Of the amount of tax
evaded.
The income tax applies to women
as well as men. Husband and wife
must consider the income Of both
plus that of minor dependent chill
dren and If the total equals or ex-
eeeds $1,000 a return must be filed
A minor who has net income in his
own right Of $1,000 or more must
file a separate return. To be al
lowed the $4,000 exemption a mar
ried person must be living with hus-
band on wife on the last day Of the
taxable year, December 81, 1920
Divorces, persons separated bv
mutual agreement, widows and wild
overs, unless they are the sole sup
port Of others living in the same
household. in which case they are
allowed the $4,000 exemption granted
the head of family. are entitled
onlv to $1,000 exemution.
The normal tax rate for 1920 is
the same as for 1919 per cent. on
the first s400r Of net income above
the exemption and s per cent. on
TIE remaining net income. This APP
rlies to every citizen and resident of
fhe United States In addition to
the normal tax a surtax is imnosed
unon net income in excess of $1,000.
Full Instructions for making out
returns are contained on the forms.
comics of which NAV be obtained
fron collectors Of internal revenue.
Persons whose net income for 1920
Was 5000 or less should use form
Jn40A. Those with Incomes in ev-
cess Of $4,000 should usa Form 1040.
Revenue officers will visit everv
county IN the Tinted States to as
sist tsxuavars IN maxine ont their
returns. The date nf their arrival
md the location Of their offices will
Az annourcad nv the nress or NAV
NJ asoerfaine1 Hnon ino''irv at the
oeficas If collectors. This advisory
service is without cost to taxnavers.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13
RoPER's STORE BURGLARKED

Some time after o'clock Thursday
morning burglars gained entrance
to the store of E. L. Roper Drug
Co. by breaking the glass out the
rear door. The thieves took SIS
from the cash register and about SIS
worth Of narcotics.
There are no clues whatever as 70
who the robbers could have been.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13

Circle No. 2 of the First Pres
byterian church met on Monday
afternoon with Mrs. J. R. Miller. At
the conclusion of the Bible study, a
dainty salad course was served.
Arthur Hill, colored, who lived
in the 15th district, lost his house
bv fire Monday about / D. m. 1t was
thought the house was set on fire and
the sheriff was notified. The only
clue he has. however. is that a wo-
rnan's tracks were found in the mud
and a woman's hat was found ia a
hrier bush nearby. No arrests have
been made. Abnut a wear aOa HIPS
barn and its contents were burned.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13

ginning and end Of the fight against
the liquor traffic in his native state
of Michigan was very interesting.
Mr.. Morrow devoted the major por-
ton Of his address to the problem of
combating the forces Of liquor in
Europe and Asia. He arraigned the
evils Of strong drink in England and
France, where no restriction is
nlaced on the liquor monopoly. But
his appeal that the evil be turned
from Asia was possibly the most
interesting part Of his discourse. He
made the statement that one saloon
keeper in China could do more harm
than several JEALOUS missionaries
can do good. In fact, he stated that
the good work being done bv the
church would be undone or lessened
If the LIQUOR traffic is not blotted
from the face of the earth. He as
serted that more sin results from in
iulgence in Intoxicating drinks than
from any other source.
At the conclusion of Mr.. M0rrow's
address collection was taken to
nromote world prohibition.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13
STRAWBERRY ACREAGE
GREATLY INCREASED
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING HELD
HERE SATURDAY

VIII Set Out 200 More Acres in the
Springfield Officers Of the AS
sOciatiOn and Appoint Committee
to Purchase Plants For Growers
of the County.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13
FARM BUREAU TO
VISIT CONVICTION
DELEGATION WILL BE HERE
MONDAY. JANUARY "a

COvingtOn Business Mems Club viii
Banquet Visitors in First Metho-
dist Church-Meeting in Court
house at 2 p. m.-Entertainment
Committee Busy.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-01-13
BISHOP GAILOR LOOKS
ON BRIGHT SIDE
SOUNDS A HOPEFUL NOTE IN
FACE OF CONDITIONS

Unrest Follows War-Nothing in the
Outlook That Should Make 1.-THE
World Despair, But There is Much
to Cheer and Encourage and Much
SOlicitude For Common Good.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-12-15
HAS AN OLD PAPER
A. r. Clark Of Junction City Has
Issue of Essex Journal of 1885

A. r. Clark Of Junction City Has
Issue of Essex Journal of l7sS
Junction City Union: A. F. Clarke
of this city has copy of the Essex
Journal, published in Philadelphia
August "a, 1885.
The paper Is very interesting and
Is filed with story written by
Daniel Boone telling Of his adventures
in the west and south, Kentucky. The
paper was In possession or Mr..
Clarke's father, the late Captain q. r.
Clarke, who died while in command
of his company during the Civil war
Captain Clarke entered the army De-
fore the Mexican war and during that
war was on duty in Mexico. He later
came north and was on the stan OF
General Denver, the first mayor OF
Denver, and for whom the city OF
Denver was named.
Captain Clarke was stationed at
Fort Riley at the outbreak or the
Civil war. He formed a company,
marched to Leavenworth and fought
with the Union army in the. south.
While on a campaign in Mississippi,
Captain Clarke took i'll and was sent
north to Memphis, where he passed
sway. His body was brought back to
Fort Riley and rests in the northeast
corner Of the cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-12-15
MORE FIREMEN THAN POLICE
Only One Policeman to 1,220 People
One Fireman to 962 People

Onc Fireman 10 SOZ FcOpic
In cities of Kansas having more
than 10000 population, each police
mans share of UNFOLDING the, strong
arm of the Enthusiastically speak
ing-consists of protecting the life.
limb and property of 1920 persons.
In other words there is one "cOp" for
every 1920 inhabitants. A compila-
ton Of police forces and fire depart
ments in Kansas, by the League or
Kansas Municipalities, shows there
are more firemen "per capital than
policemen in Kansas. In cities of
more than 10000 the firemen ratio
is one for every 962 persons.
Cities of from 10000 to 10000
population have one policeman for
every 1913 persons, and fireman
for every 1920. Cities of this class
have police forces averaging nine po-
licemen, while their fire departments
average ten men.
Kansas City has the largest police
force and fire department in the state
with eighty nine men in the former
and 116 fire fighters. Wichita has
the highest salaried police officer and
fire chief in the state-$3OO and
1925 month respectively. The aver
age salary paid by fourteen largest
cities in the state to fire chiefs is
1854; to firemen, $114.9O. The
same cities pay an average police
chiefs salary of $154.SS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-12-15
ROWS DUG MYSTERY CAVE
Wanted Placed to Spend Winter
Evenings Without Being Disturbed

The mystery Of the cave recently
discovered at Junction City has been
solved. Some one gave the police OF
junction City "tip" that the cave
was dug by a number of the older
bovs of Junction City for a place to
.loaf' and spend the winter evenings.
The cave was discovered after some
neighbors had seen some people rise
from the ground. A close inspection
found that cave had been dug and
a door had been hidden in a brush
nile. The police had watched the
cave but no one has gone near while
tho notice were there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-12-15
For Your Back and Kidneys
You viii Have Vigorous Vitality Il
You Follow This Advice.

Higginsville, Motor seven years
! suffered severe pain In my back and
the. back part of my head. Ny
kidneys were very inactive from time
to time and sluggish. Twas extremely
nervous, had poor appetite, was
melancholy, restless and completely
worn out. used every available
remedy recommended for the kidneys
but obtained temporary relief only,
but / can truthfully say that after using
one box Of Dr.. PierceIs Anuric Tablets
all of the former symptoms are nov
removed and feel liza Q new man.
Rev. @. w. Watts.
Help your weakened kidneys by
obtaining this "An-wic" Of Dr..
Pierce's at your nearest drug store, @
send 1Oc for trial pkg. Of tablets to DR..
Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo,
N. Y, or write for free medical advica
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-12-15
A. O. u. w. Officers

Abilene lodge No. 90, A. o. U. W.,
held their annual election Of officers
last evening and elected the follow
ing officers: Past master workman,
j. L. Garten; master workman, F. e.
Mccullough; foreman, Mrs. Belle
Ayers; Overseer, Robert Milham; re-
corder, Chester VanDOren; financier,
Mrs. Beatrice Young; treasurer, M.
H. Malott; guide, ]. F. Myers; ]. W.,
d. F. Ayers; o. W.. J. w. Sauer !;
trustees, S. E. Barber, I. NJ. Jones !;
physicians, Drs. Wilmer, Felty Con-
kiln, Steelsmith.
At the close Of lodge lunch was
served after which Mrs. Stanley
Waring, Geo. Mcdonald, B. F. Kess-
niger, Lane Latimer and Otto Geof-
frey furnished music to fifty couples
for dancing.