The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-06-30

DoIH SUNDAY morning TO MT. ana
Mrs. 0. D. Craven, of this city, a
girl.
Mrs. Robert Burnett, who under
went a serious operation several days
ago, is convelescent.
"A play will be given in the
schoolhouse at Munford Tuesday,
July 5. The proceeds will go the the
school,
There will be an ice cream sup
per at Wilson's Chapel Tuesday
night, July 5, the proceeds to be
for the benefit of the church.
AN ice cream supper was given
in the schoolhouse at Garland last
Saturday night. A large crowd was
present to enjoy themselves.
Miss Lillian Mitchell, Of this
city underwent an operation last
Friday night and is reported as do
ing well.
Mr. Lee O'Neal, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. P. ONeal, is reported conva-
ascent, after an operation athfs
home in Pittsburg, Pa.
Mr.. J. A. Green was in Kerrville
Monday to make an estimate, which
will be presented to the county court,
as to the cost of constructing a
leyee near that place.
After appliance Of asphalt,
South Maple street was opened to
traffic Monday. The street con-
tractors will complete the pavement
of Liberty avenue soon.
Rev. ]. w. Joyner returned last
week, after spending vacation with
friends in Lacenter, KY He will keep
his regular appointments next Sun
day at South Covington and Pisgah
Methodist churches.
Alfred Hill, colored, a laborer
for the Churchill Compress, sustained
a severely injured hand while hand
ling cotton truck Saturday. It was
necessary to remove one Of his fling
ers, which was badly crushed.
The board of mayor and alder
men met Monday and adjourned to
meet again Wednesday night, July
6. The petitions for and against the
paving of West Liberty avenue to
the city limits, and also the public
square, will be considered.
Mr.. E. E. Stephenson and family
left last Saturday in their automobile
for Miami, Fla, where they will
make their future home. The resi-
lence of Mr.. Stephenson here has
been purchased by Mrs. M. d. Bur
ress, who will take possession at
once.
Mrs. Irving Malone was hostess
this afternoon Of the bridge club to
compliment Mrs. Fletcher Brown at
the home Of her sister, Mrs. M. A.
Sherrod, on East Liberty avenue. A
most delightful afternoon was spent
at auction, after which a delicious
menu was served.
We are requested to announce
that Elder Kyle, of Lucy, will preach
at Solo church Saturday night and
Sunday morning at II o'clock; also
that Prof. Finley, with some Of his
class, will be present to assist in
the song service. The public is cor
daily invited to these services,
Sheriff G. N. Volz and deputies
discovered 900 gallons OF mash Sat
urday night in Hurricane creek bot
tom on the farm Of M Il. Jackson,
which was emptied in the creek
nearby. No arrests were made and
no clue was found leading to the iden-
tity of the person who made the
mash.
Two students Of the University
of Nebraska, Messrs. Gayle Walker
and Paul Ninas, passed through Cow
ington Friday on a hike from LIN
coin, Neb., to Havana, Cuba. They
began their journey on June l, and
on the oath, when they reached Cow
ington, they had walked about 900
miles.
The county revenue committee
met Monday in the courthouse to
check over the revenue records OF
the various county offices. They
will submit their report to the next
meeting Of the county court, Mon
day, July A. The committee is COM
posed Of Messrs. J. A. Green. W. I.
Mccormick and Col. Hugh 7. Simon
ton.
The large Sunday school class Of
Mr.. w. L. Owen of the First Baptist
church has been organized and di-
vided into two competitive bodies,
known as the "Reds" and Blues
Mr.. Lanier Ferguson is captain of
the "Reds" and Mr.. Earnest Dumas
is captain of the "Blues." Much in
terest and friendly rivaly is being
manifested in the organization, which
is increasing rapidly as a result.
The stock of merchandise in the
store of Esq. E. E. Moore, near
DrummGnds, was sold to Mr.. Barney
Saturday for the consider
alton of 1892. The sale was made by
the federal internal revenue depart
ment to realize the assessment of a
fine Of 81 700 against ESQ. Moore
bv the prohibition commissioner in
Washington for illicit distilling. His
farm of 70 acres will likewise be
sold on Friday, July 8, to the highest
bidder.
Rev. C. E. Wauford, pastor of
the First Baptist church, returned |
to Covington Wednesday morning
from Cleburne, Texas, where he was
extended call to the pastorate of
the First Baptist church in that city
Mr.. Wauford stated upon
arrival here that he was very favor
ably impressed with the situation in
the Texas city, but had not decided