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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
CERTIFICATE AWARDED NORMAL

Troy, January 21.-(Special.)- )-The Troy State Normal school has re- ceived beautiful certificate of award from the adjutant generals office of the war department in recognition of the services rendered by the school In establishing a students army training corps during the World war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
CANDIDATES ENTER FIELD

Troy, January 21.-(Spe peciaL Can didates arc slowly coming into the field in Pike county. The third can- didate to announce Is Rufus w. Smart. who has announced for the office of sheriff. The first two announce ments were for the office of probate judge and the candidates are Judge Boron and L. S. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
GINNING FIGURES GIVEN

Heflin, January 21.-(special0-Ac- cording to J. H. Crumpton, county cotton enumerator, there were 2'6o4 bales of cotton ginned from the 1921 crop. as compared with 2,920 bales of the 1920 crop, up to January 1, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
Authority Exceeded by
 ExecutiUe Committee, Is Opinion Of Lawyers
Think Preparation of Ballots for August Primary Must Be Governed by 1915 Election Law In So Far as
 Placing of Names Is Concerned
By FRED H. GoRAILEY Montgomery Bureau The Herald, 22I2 First National Bank RuiIdlng

Montgomery, January 21Special Gan the big question in political circles during the ton of the state democratic executive providing oate for associate justice of the appeals for associate membership the must run for particular position defeating any member of the courts public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-22
Single Shot Invalid

With such a condition, section 26 and subdivision of section 30 of the primary election law would be val uab,e. Section 26 says: "A ballot commonly known as a single shot shall not be counted Where two candidates or more are to be nomi- nateG for the same offices, the voter
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-15
DEATH OF MRS. PEYToN SMITH

Mrs. Emma Catherine Smith, widow
Of the Late Hon. Peyton J. Smith, died
at 7:15 Saturday morning, following
an illness of about two weeks. at the
home of her son, Attorney Sherrod
Smith, on North Maple street.
The funeral was held from the First
Methodist church SUNDAY afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock, Rev. L. D. Hamilton,
the pastor, conducting the serves
in the presence of a large gathering
Of friends and relatives. The burial
took place Immediately afterward in
Munford cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born near Mason
January %. 1845. She was daugh-
ter of Irwin r. and Eliza Sherrod
On December IL. 1870, she was mar
ried to Peyton j. Smith, for many
years one of the most prominent law
yers in West Tennessee, who preceded
her to the grave February %, 1911.
She is survived bv the son and four
grandchildren, Edward, Catherine,
Sue Fisher and Peyton J. Smith.
Mrs. Smith was devoted member
Of the First Methodist church, having
connected herself with that denomi-
nation early in life. She was most
estimahle woman end was greatly
beloved by all who knew her. For
many years before her health became
impaired she was a leader in musical
circles here, being an accomplished
herself.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-15
FREE BIBLICAL LECTURES
AT PALACE THEATRE

Under the auspices of the Interna-
tional Bible School, and beginning
Sunday, June rs, there will be a Sc
ries of IL free lectures given at the
Palace Theatre, one subject being dis
cussed each Sunday after the first
named date until the series have been
completed. The International Bible
School has a large number of lectur-
ers throughout the United States, who
have shown much force in argument
and discuss their subjects intelligently
from their viewpoint of the Bible as
they see them. Different speakers
will lecture here until all the subjects
have been discussed.
The subjects to be discussed are as
follows: "CreatiOn," "Oath-Bound
Covenant where Are the Dead y
"Whv Our Lord Came TO the Earth, I"
MAN Redeemed Resurrection Of
the Dead" "What Is the True
Church. "Christ's Second Coming
what Is a Christian ?" "The Worlds
Judgment Day." eden Restored and
mans Everlasting Home"
Everybody welcome. There will be-
free seats for all and no collections.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-15
WEDDING ELIMINATION OF
COLLEGE ROMANCE

The sporting editor of the Shreve-
port La Journal gave the following
account of the Hendriek-Shelton we'd
ding, which occurred in that city
Wednesday Of last week:
Harvey Hendricks, big right
fielder of the Galveston Sand Grabs,
had ample occasion for celebrating
yesterday, for it was his wedding day,
he being married Wednesday morning
to Miss LYDIA Shelton, of Covington,
Tenn. but in his celebration Mr.. Hen
drick should have some consideration
for our lowly Gassers, who are max
ing game fight to get out of the
cellar position.
s'The city Of Shreveport is proud that
Mr.. Hendrick selected this town to
be married in and hopes if he is in
the Texas circuit next year it will
again fall our honor to have him
celebrate his first wedding anniver-
sary here, but we wish to ask that he
use the entire CITY not surrounded BY
the ball yard for his jollification.
After witnessing Mr.. Hendrick cele-
brate his wedding day, the Gassers
are not wont to have him repeat the
performance at their expense.
s'In stretching his celebration to
Gasser Park yesterday, Mr.. Hendrick
scored two runs. beat out three in
field hits. and by some splendid field
ing retired three batters in right
field, He went almost TO first base
to catch Storey's foul fly in the fourth |
inning, and acted like regular cut
up on the ball ground.
1.-THE romance dates back to days
when Miss Shelton was student at
Ward Belmont College at Nashville, |
and the hero of the Vandy base ball
team then was Hendriek It was
only j short time before they became
ENGAGED
s'Tt's q far cry from the old Tennes-
see capital to the city of Shreveport,
but where Cupid leads all must fol-
low"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-15
SUNDAY NIGHT UNION
SERVICES DURING SUMMER

| Inc opening union services of the
churches Of Covington was held last
Sunday night In the First Methodist
church, and will be held every Sunl
day night during the summer months
until the last Sunday in August, when
the various congregations win resume
their regular services in their respec-
tive places of worship. Presiding Elder
w. w, Armstrong, of the Dyersburg
District, preached the opening SER
mon to an audience that filled com
fortahly the LARGE auditorium of the
First Methodist church. The pastors
Of the local churches will preach at
these services as scheduled by the
Covington Pastors Association. Next
Sunday night the Rev. Mr.. Killough,
pastor Of the Presbyterian church
at Ripley, will deliver a sermon, in
stead of Rev. L. j. Sheriff., who will
occuny the formers pulpit at Ripley.
Until arrangements can be made
TO hold open air services, it has been
decided to hold them in the First
Baptist church on account of it's cen
trail location and large seating ca
pacity. Heretofore the courthouse
yard has been utilized for this pur-
pose. but by reason of the street
work in progress on the public square,
this plan was abandoned.
The Pastors Association a few
years ago conceived the idea of hold
ing union services every summer for
many reasons, mainly, to promote
good fellowship among the various
denominations of the city, and in this
respect it has been very successful.
There has always been a splendid
feeling fraternally among the
churches Of Covington such as few
communities enjoy.
Special music win feature everyI
service and the members of all choirs
in the city are invited and urged to
take their places in the combined
choir on these occasions.
Mr.. Floyd Bringle, chairman of the
on arrangement. will an
aounce in the near future where and
when the open air services will be
held. 1t is very probable if present
plans are carried out that a platform
will be erected on the vacant lot be-
longing to the Presbyterian church
their present church build
ing, and win be selected as the place
sor the outdoor services.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-15

A special meeting of the Board o.
Mayor and Aldermen was held Mon
day night for the purpose of enact
ing additional traffic regulations az
the streets of Covington. This meet
ing was occasioned by the fact thai
improved streets here have beer
damaged to some extent by certain
kinds of vehicles rolling on spiked
and disc wheels.
An ordinance was passed unani.
mously prohibiting the driving OF
propelllng over the asphalt streets
any vehicle or machine likely Ia
damage or deface the asphalt coat.
ing. The penalty for violation Of
this ordinance is a fine Of from sic
to $50, to be imposed in the mayors
court when an offense of this nature
is reported.
A few days ago an employee of a
road contractor. driving a road grad
ing machine over a portion of Maple
street and West Liberty avenue, from
Maple street to the Illinois Central
depot, badly damaged the street. One
OF the wheels Of the grader has an
attached flange, or projecting rim.
from preventing the wheel from
slipping. In places the flange cut
through the asphalt down to the
gravel foundation, leaving a rough
imprint on the surface of the street.
Machines Of this type are abso-
lutely prohibited from moving over
these streets, unless the wheels are
arranged or guarded so as to pre-
vent the slightest possible damage
to the streets. Otherwise, the IN
improved streets must be used in
stead.
The ordinance is a drastic measure
and will be strictly enforced in every
respect. A few more journeys over
East Liberty Liberty avenue and the
portion of Maple street above refer
red to with road grading machine
would completely ruin the thorough
fare.
These improved streets were con-
structed at no small cost to the tag
payers Of this city. and the munich
pal authorities have determined to
maintain them against such usage as
related above. The city marshal and
the assistant marshal have been in
structed to be vigilant in discovering
and avoiding such vehicles hereafter
driving over the improved thorough
fares of the city.
Considerable concern was also
manifested over the reported viola
tons of the ordinance pertaining to-
reckless driving, open cut-outs, etc..
within the corporate limits. 1t Is
rumored that extra officers will be-
appointed, whose sole duty will be
to enforce traffic regulations.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-15

Leonard Elzey, about 26 years Of
age, shot and instantly killed his wife.
hrs. Lee Rankin Elzey, in the public
road near Bride about 1880 O'clock
Monday evening and Immediately
atterWarn he made a suicidal attempt.
Whcn he fired two shots from thu
same pistol into his own breast.
Elaey and his wife had been sepa-
rated for some time. He went from
his home near Holly Grove Monday
afternoon to Bride for the purpose
Of bringing about a reconciliation
VITA his wife. according to his state
ment made to the sheriff His wife,
at the time the shooting occurred, was
returning home in a wagon with her
brother-in-laW, Mr.. Will Pilkington,
after days work choppiug cotton
Mrs Pilkington was also in the
wagon. Elzev met them on the public
road and stopped the wagon with the
determination Of speaking to his wife.
It is said that Elzey proposed a
reconciliation, but Mrs. Elzey re-
fused stating that she had tried to
live aaceably with him twice and
that it was useless to attempt it
again A few moments elapsed fol-
lowing this answer, when, without
warning, it is said, the enraged hus-
band drew his .38 calibre pistol and
fired once at his wife, the bullet tax
ing effect in her back, passing
through her breast She died almost
instantly. Witnesses of the incident
say that Mrs. Elzey was seated in a
chair in front Of Elzey, who was
standing in the rear Of the wagon.
After committing this horrible deed.
Elzey jumped from the wagon to the
ground and fired one shot into his
breast. after which he walked around
the wagon once, the wound failing to
affect his strength for several
minutes, when he dropped to the
ground, but rose to his feet again
with pistol in hand and fired another
shot into his left side, the bullet pass
inc through his body and lodging in
his back.
DEPUTY Sheriff VIII Coats was
called to the scene of the shooting, I
notifying Sheriff Volz Of what had
occurred. Elzey was brought to Cow
ington and given first aid treatment
by Dr. il +. Myers, county physician,
and Dr. N. r. Newman at the office
Of the former. After his wounds
were dressed Elzey was taken to the
home Of hts mother. Mrs. Bud San
ders. who resides a few miles east of
this city
Elzey said: II meant to kill my
wife 1t she refused to live with me
and had planned all the time to turn
the pistol upon myself, which I did"
It Is thought that he had been brood
ing over his troubles necessarily
since their separation, leading to
desperation and the crime, which he
confessed to the sheriff that he com
mitted.
Elzey is farmer. and so far as is
known he has no court record. The
cause of him and his wife's separation
is unknown.
Elzey's condition is very satisfac-
tory to his physician this morning,
who is expecting his recovery
The funeral Of Mrs. Elzey took place
at Mt. Lebanon cemetery Tuesday
afternoon, after which the remains
were inferred.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-15

The Coyington Concert Band will
give their first concert of the season
i'm the courtyard this evening begin
ming with the first number of the
program promptly at 8:15 o'clock.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend each and every concert that will
be given during the summer from
time to time
The band is composed of IL pieces.
For the past several months the mem
bers have been training intensivcly
under the direction of an able d.
rector and have made considerable
progress in concert work. They are
especially efficient in rendering pop
ular music, consisting of fox trots,
rags and patriotic songs.
The members are all local boys
and deserve credit for keeping their
organization intact under very adj
verse circumstances. The band has
not been supported and encouraged
by local people as it should have
been, and yet with admirable de-
termination these boys have man
aged to raise funds among themselves
ade uate to retain a director and
purchase equipment, such as music,
instruments and uniforms.
On many occasions they have been
very obliging to the business men Of
ICovIngton, furnishing concerts for
Trade Days" when requested to do
so, With liberal support and en-
enlargement from the citizenry of
Coyington the band can be developed
into a splendid organization, in which
event it would be one Of the most
assets Of which anv city
could boast. The band is entitled to
credit for their efforts,
and the people should leave nothing
lndone toward encouraging the mem
Ders of the organization. A large at
is expected this evening at
he ODeninp concert The Droorano |
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-15

in the second anniversary num-
Der of the Tennessee Tar" recently
published on the battleship Tennessee,
San Pedro. Calf, appears the pic
ture Of ]. L. Bourne, who is a men,
Der Of the ships crew. and is also the
champion wrestler of the Pacific
fleet His "buddies" are grooming
him for match with the champion Of
the Atlantic fleet. and believe that
Bourne will win in the event thew are
matched. Mr.. Bourne is son of Mr..
R. S. Bourne, of the 18th district, who
is one of our prominent citizens.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-15
JOHN I. GARNER
rendered RECEPTION
DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
HONOR PRESIDENT

President Of Upton County Farmers
Union Bank Been in Harness Com
tinuously For Thirty-five Years
Farmers & Merchants Bank Organ
ICED June 10, 1887, and Mr.. Garner
Was Made Cashier.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-15
CONCERT SEASON
OPENS TONIGHT
SPLENDID PROGRAM TO BE Rem.
DERED IN COURTYARD

Members Of Band Have Been Train
ing For Past Several Months Under
Able Director and Have Made Won
derful PrOgFess-Public Has Been
Lax in Showing Appreciation and
support to the Band Boys.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-15
MURDERS WIFE AND
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
LEONARD ELZEY COMMITS HOR.
RIFLE CRIME MONDAY

Couple Had Been Separated and En-
ragged Husband Endeavored to Eff
feet Reconcilliation-Wife Refused
Eltreaties-Elzey Shoots Himself
Twice Eat Physicians Say He VIII
Recover at Home Of Mother.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-06-15
DRASTIC TRAFFIC
MEASURE IS PASSED
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN AMEND
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Vehicles and Machines of a Certain
Group Are Prohibited From Driving
Or Being Propelled Over Asphalt
Streets-UnimprOyed Streets Must
Be Used Unsteady iGators Subject
To Heavy Penalty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-12
LITTLE HOPE FOR TRlSTATE REVIVAL

Harrisburg Evening News prints the following:
there the
go Tri-Stae baseball league
prominent
the front with the IN
He Is Blough Johnsown.
holding
Ing in hs city Thursday have not been determined here such
called official publicity
opinion of 1t
doubtful will be
The old TriSatc back the
the
WernersviNe
probable followers OF the originally
Evening az epsle.
Rlough. editor Johnstown
in Youngstown concerning plans writes that he has
nothing with little about
story nt out from Reading that he had been that city looking
the hcd and claims Reading
Enthusiasm the reorganization does
and tho sentiment
opinion
a
circuit
Whether the field
franchise
bid Tho facing newcomer
halted
Meanwhile persons interested the
Thursday
following.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-12
nigh SCHOOL WINS
OVER NEWARK FIVE
Cherry and White Passers Work
In Great Shape In Contest
Win Newark Team.

Tho Cherry and white basketball
team won It's nrst victory ~ the sea-
son yesterday. by defeating the New
ark iliwh team. st-ii. The game WAS
= runaway match for the locals.
ttcmp,on WAS the star for the visit
ots,
The ngurcs AZ ME cnd of the .lrst
hnif read "a To- \, and Newark tried
hard to turn the tide In the second
session, hut II was impossible. as
Woincr and ldch,cnstcin were In n
sco,,n. mood and dropped two point
crs through the let In rapid success
Sion. TIL" Varsity only played several
minutes OF tho SECOND hnif when Coach
Ashton, convinced that hts passcrs
had tho game tucked away, sent in
The reserves. Tho second string men
handled tho situation In great style.
tn" dcfcnac proved tho strongest,
however. ana no Newark player with
tho exception OF Cfompton was able
la score. Tn" husky forward from
th~ college town scored four field
r"ais ana three fouls.
Captain Weincr was the top scorer
Tor Wilmington with seven field goals
while his running mate. Iichtcnstein
Tailed niN, W,incr also exccllcd on
the defense. ms he broke mp what little
team work the visitors succeeded IN
stnrting. Tho score
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-12
RACE TRACK BETTING
ATTACKED IN MARYLAND
Senate Bill Likely to Wipe Out
Racing Which Pays State
100000 a Year.
Baltimore Sun.

Baltimore Sun.
Annapolis, Md, Jan. 1.-THE bill to
kill racetrack betting in Maryland, In
troduced yesterday in the Senate, was
referred by President Norris TO the
Finance Committee, which may stand
8 to 3. or even 9 to 2, against racetrack
gambling.
Track devotees and proponents of
the sport first were surprised. then
shocked, when they realized the sig
nlficance OF the move. They had con-
fidently expected the BIN 10 be re-
ferred to the Committee on Judicial
Proceedings, which Is understood TO
favor by about two to one licensing
the tracke to permit betting
Marylan4's annual revenue from the
four tracks. at Pimlico. Havre de
Grace. Laurel and Bowie is approx
mately 100000 under the Burke law,
enacted by the last Legislature. I'm
der this law the State takes $1,000 a
day for each day of racing In the state.
Last year there We're 80 days The law
also provides for is per cent tax on
the net profits of the tracks, which,
II is estimated. will bring the gross
revenue up to close TO 81 SOC, 900 in the
next two fiscal years
On the theory that the bill went to
the very root of the budget question,
because of the revenue OF which It
would strip the State. President Norris
referred It to the Finance Committee.
which passes on all questions of State
revenue and expenditures.
But that fact does not alter the view
OF track supporters that something has
been put over on them. Friends and
foes of the measure had been sizing up
the committee on Judicial Proceed
ings, confident that the bill would go
To 1t. president Norris announce
ment of the reference committee drew
he first sharp attention TO the Finance
Committee. Immediately there was
talk OF it having been packed" while
those interested In the betting legisla-
ton had watched instead. the person
mel OF the Committee on judicial Pro-
ceedings. Tho latter COMMITTEES is
composed OF lawyers, chosen apparent
ly on that basis alone and without re-
gard to race-track sentiment.
Whatever committee the bill may
have been referred to, there are be-
lieved 10 be In the Senate now enough
votes TO uphold the measure and kill
betting. This fact is important in
view of the possibility, were the con-
.trary true, of the Senate sitting as a
Committee In Itself and by majority
vote taking the bill from the Finance
Committee and passing upon 1t. This
is the only way by which the bill
could be taken out OF the Finance
Committee over the objection of the
President Of the Senate Present in
dications are that President Norris will
permit the Finance Committee to COM
plete consideration of the bill, accept
| Ing its report in the Senate, and will
not attempt to pass 1t along to the
Judiciary.
Senator FI,ick OF Baltimore city
chairman of the Judicial Proceeding
Committee, is said to feel that the bill
ought to be taken out OF the Flnanc
Committee and referred to his com
n'iflee. He Is known to favor tn
sport and leaders OF track sentimen
n.iu looAcd 70 him TO pilot through a.
unfavorable report OF the bill
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-12

UNPRECEDENTED INTEREST IN
MANY BASKETBALL GAMES

occupying
circles
CITY circuit OF the city discussing
the They slate
st. Mays Hall tho latter will
the TO
The
ohandc
Friends School
hnt development a
school OF matcrisl before
Of holding prominent place scholastic
the institution.
stirred
Church League contests
tho
having the time of their lives
their
athletic with the four
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-12
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
FOR NEXT SEASON
SaIeslanum High Team viii
Open Activities Win Villa
nova Prep Eleven.

Philadelphia. Jan. 12.-TbouRh foot
ball fs not In season, plans for the
Catholic Lcague for next fall nre ell
ready under way. and the schedule
of games has been announced. With
the addition OF the SalesiAnum High
School for the coming gri5iron sea-
son, five teams will be in the circuit
and this viii give each school four
contests.
Tho first game WIN b played late
in October, while the majority Of CON
tests will be staged in the following
month. eight being carded for decision
in November.
| West Catholic High and villanova
Will pry OF the I'D on October 27. and
the season will end on Thanksgiving
morning. when two games VIII DO
played. SaIesianun High meeting
Villanova Prep In game 20 be play
Cd In Philadelphia, and Catholic High
tackling st. Joseph's Prep.
The dates arranged follow:
Oct. 27--West Chester High AZ W.
lanova Prep.
Oct. 2s--salesianum High at Catho-
lie High.
Nov. s--viTlanova Prep AZ 81. Jo-
seph's Prep.
Nov. West Catholic High ana
Salesianum High AZ Wilmington.
Nov. If--cathoiic High vs.. West
Catholic High at Cahin Field.
Nov. f7--Cathoiic High ut vInsnovs
Prep.
November f7--West Catholic H'gh
st ST. Joseph's Prep.
| Nov 25-cf JoroY,bf. r-er, Va.
Salesianum High at Wilmington.
Nov. 3o--Cathoiic High at 81. Jo-
seph's and SaJesianurn VS. vfllanova.