The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-08-25

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! Rev. L. E. Smith is conducting
protracted meeting at the Antioch
Baptist church, the service having
begun Sunday.
Mr.. Clarence Watkins, of the
Clopton community, has accented a
position as bookkeeper for w. H
Barton & Son at Randolph.
Mrs. Ashley Downing, of this
city, underwent a serious operation
in the Protestant Hospital at Nash
vile Monday. Her condition is re-
ported better.
Naomi Chimes, a highly bred
and registered mare, which belong
ed to Judge John Y. Peete, died on
his farm last Friday. The death of
the animal was due to congestion
Mr.. E. M. Downing, Of the 18th
district, had the misfortune to lose
very valuable mule last Friday.
The death of the animal was due to
a severe case of tetanus.
The Upton Cotton Mills, though
in the hands of receiver, is operat-
ing at full blast. Last week a night
shift was organized to keep the
plant in operation at night.
Mr.. William Halliburton, of
this city, who has been quite i'll at
the home Of his parents in Henning,
returned home Monday evening able
to resume his duties with the street
contractors.
in our issue Of last week we
failed to note the hour Of the service
at Old Trinity Chapel to be conducted
by Bishop Troy Beatty Sunday, Sep
TENDER II, at o'clock in the after
noon. The public is cordially invited
to attend the service.
Miss Flora Smith entertained
last Monday evening at the home Of
her father, Mr.. e. L. Smith, on
South College street, in honor of her
guest, Miss Elizabeth Russell, Of st.
Louis, Mo. During the evening an
ice course was served.
Mr.. L. F. Thompson, who for the
past five years has been general
superintendent of the county poor
house, was awarded the contract last
week to continue as superintendent
for another year. A number Of 9TH
err bids were submitted to the poor
house board for consideration.
The White Matinee Club Of Ma
son will give it's last races Of the
season next Friday and Saturday,
Horses from Brownsville, Somervillel
and surrounding counties will enter
the contest. The management is
preparing for record-breaking
crowd.
Over 1000 men and women
voters are duly registered in District
No. 1. Some 300 Of these registered
last Thursday, Friday and Saturday
in order to qualify as voters in the
forthcoming Democratic primary.
Messrs w. 0. Menefee and G. t..
Kinney conducted the registration in
the courthouse.
The Covington Bakery, recently
purchased from J. w. Black by
Messrs. Earmon Coats and Walter
Georges, is being painted and over
hauled throughout. The new firm
will be ready for business about
/. Aside from the repair
work, new and modern oven for
all kinds of baking is being installed.
"A Ford automobile belonging to
Mr.. Clarence Fleming, of 18th dis
trict, was destroyed by fire Friday |
night while being driven by the
owner, who was on his way home,
when suddenly some oil ignited in
coming in contact with the electric |
current. The machine was totally
destroyed. Insurance to the amount |
of $500 will cover the loss.
Vance Hall, colored, was arrest
ed about noon Sunday on a charge
Of disturbing public worship. It is
said that he entered the colored !
Baptist church Sunday morning dur
ing the services armed with shot
gun looking for another negro. His
created a panic among
the worshippers, large number
fleeing from the church.
Rev. James A. Baird. pastor of
the A. R. P. church at Rives, Tenn,
preached to a large congregation
Sunday evening at the open air union
service in the courtyard. He was
presented by Hon. w. ". Bringle,
who presided over the meeting. Next
Sunday evening will be the conclud-
ing open air service of the summer.
Rev. L. ]. Sheriff., pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, will
preach.
Mrs. T. R. Elcan was the charm
ng hostess of the Maple Street Five
Club and number Of other
quests Friday afternoon at her
home. The card tables, five in num-
,er, were arranged on the wide YER
lnda, and after social interesting
yariles a delicious menu Of tomato
ialad, waters, pickle, sandwiches.
iherbet and angel cake was served.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mrs. Frank Somerville and Miss
Somerville and Mrs. E. G. Butler,
# Memphis.
The Sunday school at Rialto
hat was organized some months
igo by Major M. A. Walker and Mr..
". F. Bringle has been made per-
nanent, and on last Sunday after
loon the following officers were
lected: Mr.. billiard Starnes was
made superintendent and Miss Ret
a Fuller was made secretary and
and Mrs. CLYDE Weeb was
made organist. The Sunday school