The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-03-24

plOyed IN the OFFICES OF MT. oherfou
Smith as stenographer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Fleming
have moved to the home of Mr.. W.
H. Wilson and will occupy rooms
there.
Miss Bessie Gatlin went to
Memphis Thursday morning to enter
the Baptist Memorial Hospital,
where she will undergo an operation.
Mr.. Johnson Glass is conducting
a class of so pupils at the Davis
schoolhouse He is instructing them
in singing every evening and much
interest is being taken in the classes.
Mr.. ]. B. Clements Of Old Tip
ton, is planting 10 acres to Irish po-
tatoes this year and 10 acres to sweet
potatoes. About half of the Irish
potatoes have been planted.
Mrs. Noble Stitt suffered
slight stroke of paralysis in her
face Thursday at the home OF her
son, Mr.. Sidney Stitt. At last re-
ports she was resting well.
Mr.. A. w. Sturdivant has re-
Gently sold a 23-acre tract Of land
in the 4th civil district to Messrs,
A. P. Smith and W. H. Richardson
for a consideration of $4,000.
The Wednesday Club held its
regular meeting with Mrs. Roy Boyd
at the home Of Col. William Sanford
After pleasant afternoon, Mrs
Boyd served the guests to delicious
salad course.
Rev. w. R. Pickett occupied the
pulpit at the Baptist church in Hen
ming Sunday evening and preached
a strong sermon to a larve and APP
preciative congregation. He was in
vited to preach by the Rev. l. G.
Murray, the minister in charge.
Mrs. John L. johnson is at st.
Joseph's Hospital in Memphis under
medical treatment, following an
operation. At last reports Mrs. john
son was resting well and her many
friends here wish for her speedy
recovery.
Mrs. R. B. Baptist was hostess
of the bridge club on Friday after
noon at her home on College street.
-Four tables were arranged in the
living room for the games and a.
most enjoyable afternoon was spent,
at the conclusion Of which de-
licious menu was served,
Mr.. George Turner has recently
sold his dwelling, known as the
Keathley place, to Mr.. Will Vaughan
for a cash consideration Of $4,000 and
will give possession April /. Mr.. and
Mrs. Turner will occupy rooms at
the C. H. Sullivan place on South
College street.
Rev. S. R. Hart, pastor Of the
Covington circuit, preached Sunday
evening at the Second Methodist
church, South Covington, a very fine
and inspiring sermon to large and
appreciative congregation. The peo-
pie heard him gladly and extended
him a warm welcome.
Mr.. W. M. Bates and daughter,
Mrs. G. H. Sullivan, went to Ripley
Thursday to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Annie Lee Porch, which took
place in that city. Mrs. Porch, who
died in Pontotoc, Miss, was the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Ash
more, and had many friends in Rip
ley.
Mr.. J. w. Blankenship, a very
prosperous farmer of the Wright's
store vicinity, died Thursday of
apoplexy. Mr.. Blankenship was 70
years of age at the time of his death
and is survived by his wife and one
son, ]. G. BlankenshiD. His remains
were shipped to Faulkner, Miss,
Friday for burial.
Mrs. J. Elmore Miller had the
misfortune of breaking her left arm
and dislocating her shoulder Sunday
morning as she was driving home
from the Mt. Carmel church. Mrs.
Miller was in buggy. when the
horse which she was driving became
frightened and ran away, throwing
her from the seat and she sustained
the injuries as stated above. At last
reports she was resting well.
Mr. E. N. Rogers, state highway
ENGINEER, and Mr.. J. w. Darby, sup
Of roads, were in District
No. 8 Monday surveying some
changes on one of the roads leading
into the Detroit neighborhood. When
the Randolph road is improved as a
cross-country road this, they report,
may be improved as spur road
leading into that portion of the
county.
Mr.. Ebert Roy Joyner, Of the
Hart Saddlery Co., of Memphis, and
Miss Opal Strickland, of South Cow
ington, were married Saturday
afternoon at the parsonage of the |
Second Methodist church of this city,
Rev. J. W. Joyner officiating. The
happy couple went to Memphis Sun
day afternoon, where they will make
their home, Thew are popular young
people and enjoy the good wishes Of
a host of friends.
Mrs. j. L. Richardson was the
hostess Of the Liberty
Street Rock Club Thursday evening
at her home. The tables, five in !
were arranged in the spac-
ous living room, which was made
more attractive with spring blos-f
sons and ported plants effectively
Mrs. Richardson served
the guests with delicious ice course
If cream and fresh Strawberries
With whipped cream and cherries and
angel cake. /