The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-08
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Born Sunday morning to Mr. and
Mrs. John O'Bryan, Of this city, a
boy.
There win be an ice cream supper
at the Garland Methodist church
Saturday night for the benefit Of the
church.
Mrs. Peyton ]. Smith is reported
dangerously i'll at the home Of her
son, Mr.. SherIod Smith, on North
Maple street.
"A mule and buggy were stolen
from ESQ. w, S. Mayes recently. The
buggy was returned, but the mule is
still missing,
Mr.. w. A. Easley, Of this city, is
operating barber shop at Henning
during the temporary absence OF the
proprietor from that city.
Miss Bette Mckee. daughter Of
Mr.. ]. H. Mckee, two miles north Of
Covington. sustained broken arm
Friday morning as result Of fall.
DIR. G. B. Gillespie has fully re-
covered, after an illness Of several
weeks at his home here. His MANY
friends will be glad to learn that he
has resumed his practice this week.
AT a meeting Friday night the
FOLLOWING officers of Liberty Lodge,
i. O. O. F., were elected: Alvin GO
forth, N. G.; Ed Myers, v, G.; w.
L. Mcintosh, secretary, and D. Fyfe,
treasurer.
A Ford automobile belonging l
Mr.. w. W. Biddle was stolen last
Frida-, night in Memphis and SO far
has not been recovered by the owner.
The car was parked near the Peabody
Hotel when stolen,
-Children's Day services were held
last Sunday night at Hopewell Metho-
dist church, of which Rev. W. H.
Pearigen is pastor. An unusually
large crowd witnessed the exercises
and a splendid free will offering was
made by the congregation.
Chancellor V. H. Holmes, Of
Trenton, arrived here Monday morn
ing and opened the chancery court,
which adjourned at noon to meet
again Friday of this week. It is
the docket will be disposed Of
in one days session.
Deputy United States Marshal
George r. Ellis, Jr., rendered his
resignation as such Monday to United
States Marshal w. F. Appleby, the
appointee recently in
Quoted into office. Mr.. Ellis will
be succeeded by Upton
Republican applicant for the
place.
The depot at Upton was robbed
Sunday night Several articles were
found missing in the freight storage
room of the station, including a box
Of canned meats and a package OF
plug and smoking tobacco. The
sheriff was notified of the incident
and went to Upton Monday morning
to investigate the case, finding no
clue.
Mrs. R. P. Strain, Of this city, /
received a message Friday morning
notifying her of the death of her sis
ter, Mrs. j. A. Barnes, at her home
near Ripley. Mrs. Strain left to JOIN
the bereaved family Immediately upon
receipt of the message. Mrs. Barnes
is survived by her husband, several
and several brothers and sis
tiers.
-tThe residence Of Mr. Will Lowen-
haupt on South Maple street was
destroyed by fire about
1890 O'Clock Monday morning. The
fire originated in the attic over the
kitchen and before the alarm was
turned in it had made a big head |
way, the rear part of the building
being badly damaged before the fire
department reached the scenee A
large portion Of the household goods
was removed.
The Curtis-Shankland Stock Co.
a theatrical organization, is playing
in Covington this week, presenting
their opening performance Monday
evening. The same company played |
here last season and is very popu-
lar show. as is evidenced by the large
crowds attending each performance.
They are showing under canvass
theatre on the Garrett property, OPP
posite Archer's Garage.
Mrs. Sarah Jordan, widow Of the
late John T. Jordan, died Sunday
morning Of heart failure at her home
in Garland. She was rs years of age,
was a most estimable woman and a
member Of the Methodist
,hurch. The funeral was held Sun
day morning, Rev. S. r. Hart conduct
ing the services, after which the
burial took place in Shiloh cemetery.
Mrs. Jordan leaves one daughter,
Mrs. Bette Riley, of Garland, and
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