The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-03-17
ITEMS OF NEWS GATHERED
FROM TOWN AND COUNTY

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Cobb Sunday, a daughter.
Mrs. Annie B. Gibbs is again
with w. H. Bailey in the notion de-
partment on the second floor.
Miss Hattie Cooke is now max
ting her home with Mrs. Sam Steph-
>enson on Maple street.
Mr.. 6. E. Cordel has recently
moved his family here from Brigh-
ton and they are now living on West
Liberty avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ruffin, lately
of Anguilla, Miss, are now making
their home with the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j S. Ruffin.
Mrs, J. E. Palmer is recovering
from an operation, which she under
went last week at her home on Gar
land avenue.
Mr.. ]. Drew McClanahan has
been i'll at his home on Maple street
for the past 10 days, suffering from
Slight paraIytic stroke. His con-
dition is improved at last reports.
DR. L. ]. Lindsey left Monday
morning for Greenyille, S. G., where
he entered a government hospital
and will take special course in the
treatment of tuberculosis.
The members Of the Christian
church will hold a meeting at the
courthouse Sunday morning at 10
o'clock. All members are urged to
be present and anyone interested will
be welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Henry
Bailey announce the engagement and
approaching marriage of their daugh-
ter Lucille Wyatt, to Mr.. Robert Will
liams, the wedding to take place at
at the home of the bride Thursday
evening, April IA.
Mrs. Edwin Goulder was the
charming hostess of the, members Of
the Maple Street Five Hundred Club
and few guests Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. W. A. Volz. At
the conclusion of the games a de-
lightful salad course was served.
On account of the black rot in
sweet potatoes grown here last year,
it was Thought best bv the farmers
that they secure seed for this years
crop from another territory. A car
load is expected this week for dis
tribution.
Mrs. Tom Ruffin returned Sat-
urday night from Woodward, Okla,
where she had been attending the
bedside Of her sister, Mrs. Jennie
Cozart, for the past six weeks. Mrs.
Cozart is somewhat improved, but
still confined to her bed
Among those from Gates who at
tended the funeral of Mr.. w. G. Nc
Craw Monday were: Mr.. and Mrs.
F. B. Bradford, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.
Avery, Misses Minnie Lee Witt and
Matte Lee, Messrs. T j. Hamil. G.
W. Wilkes, Burnley Green, Jack Mil
Ter, X. H. Griffin, Richard Simmons,
M A. Whitaker, ]. B. Lee. Jr., w.
T. Jones and Rev. G. A. Riggs.
The Upton County Medical So
ciety met in the offices of DIR. L.
A. Yarbrough this Thursday after
noon at 2 O'Clock. A full attendance
of the members was expected, as
some important matters were to be
discussed. One feature of the meet
ing will be the election Of dele
gate to represent this society at the
State Association, which meets in
Nashville April, IA.
Miss nellie Somervell was the
charming hostess Of the Young
Ladies Bridge Club on Saturday
afternoon at her home on College
street. The rooms used for the oc-
casion were attractively decorated in
st. Patrick's color scheme, green
baskets filled with spring blossoms
being used and the lights were
saaded with green, After a number
OF interesting games delicious two
course menu was served. the ices
being in shape Of shamrock leaf,
and a little shamrock favor was
given to each guest.