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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
VACANT LOT NEAR SQUARE /,
OFFERED FOR WAGON YARI

The vacant lot on the corner Of
Munford street and West Liberty
avenue, convenient to the local bust
ness section, Is available for a mu-
nicipal wagon yard, according to a
recent letter to Mr.. w. +. Bringle,
real estate dealer, from Mr.. N. p
Garrett, Of Los Angeles, Calf, owner
Of the property, who would offer it
to the city for that purpose.
The terms Of the offer were nor
stated in the communication to Mr..
Bringle, nor has the matter been pre-
scented to the Board of Mayor and
Aldermen for consideration.
At q meeting of the board several
weeks ago plan for a public wagon
ward and market place was discussed
bv the members, but no action was
taken. It is, however, known fact
that many of our leading citizens
favor the establishment Of a wagon
yard. especially since the improve
ment Of the public square now IN
progress. A number of convenient
locations can probably be purchased
by the city for the proposed wagon
yard other than the above mentioned
property
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
BOOK OF BIBLE TO
BE DRAMATIZED

The Sunday night services at the
First Presbyterian church will be in
charge Of the Senior Christian En-
deavor They win render a pageant
of the Book of Ruth. This is book
that readily lends itself to dramati-
cation, and the simple story, which
is almost entirely one of action, very
easily takes the form Of drama. It
has been the plan at the Presby-
terian church for more than a year
to make as vivid as possible the
stories Of the Old Testament, and the
Endeavor is helping on with this
presentation. There will be special
music also, including a male quar-
tette and probably violin solo. The
service is held OF 8 o'clock instead of
the usual preaching. The Senior En-
deavor will not have their regular
program at z, but win have full
charge Of the evening service.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17

Indications were Thursday morn
ing that the attendance at the Cotton
States Merchants Association con-
vention, which opened Wednesday
morning would be even greater than
was at first expected-larger than at
any previous Notwithstanding
to P, M. Birmingham, secretary.
Maj, M. A. Walker, of this city,
pfe en- ot tn7 association. called the
meeting to order Wednesday morn
ing and delivered the presidents an
nual address. A new president will
be elected at this convention to sue
coed Maj. Walker, who will retire
after one years service, according to
the custom of the organization.
The following program was carried
out Wednesday, the opening day:
Convention called to order by the
president, Maj. M. A. Walker, Gov
ington, Tenn.
Greetings From the City-Hon
Rowlett Paine, mayor of Memphis.
Address Of Welcome-A. Grant
Mathews.
Response to Address of Welcome
1han Il. Hinchey, Cape Girardeau,
Missouri.
Presidents annual address.
Agricultural Day-George R. James
presiding.
Address Importance Of Ag-
riculture as the Basis of Prosperity"
DR.. W. E. Taylor, agronomist, Moline,
Illinois.
Address and motion picture,
"Weevil Eradication and Control" j.
0. Taylor, Delta Laboratory, Agricul-
tural Bureau, Tallulah, La.
General discussion, during which
Mr.. Taylor answered questions and
furnish any further information de-
sired on the subject Of boil weevil.
Entertainment:
4 p. m.-Boat ride on the Missis-
sippi river steamers Idlewild and
Princess; music and dancing.
1880 to $3.50 p. NAT Pantages ice
cooled theatre, a specially arranged
entertainment and moving
pictures for the cotton states mer.
chants.
The convention will remain in ses-
sion throughout today and Friday, adj
iourning Friday afternoon.
About 1,500 attended the session
Wednesday.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
FIRE HORSES FATALLY BURNED

In the fire that destroyed the city
barn near the light and water plant
about / o'clock Wednesday morning,
Ed and John, two horses formerly in
the service Of the local fire depart
ment, were burned to death, together
with 100 bushels of corn and about
one ton of hay. A team of mules
also stabbed in the barn were not
caught in the disastrous fire, leaving
their stalls for safety. When the
fire was discovered it was too late to
save the barn and contents.
The old fire team that had galloped
to the rescue Of so many burning
buildings in Covington before the
horses were replaced with the new fire
engine, met sad fate. Since their
retirement from the fire department
the city utilized them for dray pur-
poses. Ed was an iron-gray horse
and John dark bay.
The losses were practically covered
by insurance on the barn, horses and
feedstuff. The cause of the fire is
unknown, but is believed to have
originated in the hay loft. A barn
on the same site was destroyed by
fire about three years ago.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
FISHING TRIP A SUCCESS

Hatchie bottom can boast of being
the place Of the most successful fish
ing excursion on record. Messrs. P.
w. WEIGH and Dalton McCraw con-
Quoted party of 45, with Is visitors,
through the week at Horseshoe lake,
near Stanton. Mrs. ]. G. Rice was
the chaperone, who was declared sec
ond to none. -Four row boats and one
motor boat were enjoyed, especially
BY the boys and girls Of the party.
One Of the many social features Of
the week was watermelon euttino
givenIby the Stanton camp nearby
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
FUNDS RAISED
FOR CRIPPLED BOY

The Red Cross announced yester-
day that sufficient funds had been
raised to procure the braces for the
little crippled boy, who ran away
from home to get treatment. They
asked that the Leader thank you for
your great assistance.
The response Of the people Of Tip
ton county to the two calls for
help recently issued has been aosz
generous. Each individual cpntribut-
inc has been real factor in the
alienation of suffering in our own
community. We hone that this ssirTs
Of HELPING the other fellow will
continually be evidenced as the needs
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
MUNFoRD SCHOOL IN SESSION

The Munford High School opened
Monday morning with an enrolment
of 115 pupils and large attendance
of patrons, who are manifesting
much interest in their school.
The Munford school for many years
has been one Of the leading schools
in the county. An interesting fea-
ture at the present term is that the
school furnished its own teachers, all
of whom received a part of their
training there, except Prof. w. L..
Alexander, of Columbia, Tenn, who
has been assigned to the high school
department.
The following are the members Of
the faculty: Mr.. C. 7. Willis, prin-
cipal; Misses Cassie and Mabel
Adams, Mona Mccullough and Re-
becca Witherington and Mr.. w. Ii
Alexander.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
RECRUITING TRUCKS TO
PASS THROUGH HERE

"A marine corps recruiting motor
truck, in charge Of Sergeant Bunah
L. Burnham, will pass through Gov
ington Friday, August Is, on the way
to Dyersburg and return Sunday,
August 20. for the purpose of accept
ing for enlistment men who desire to
enlist in the marine corps and are
physically able to do. 50,
By this procedure many men are
saved the expense and inconvenience
of applying at the recruiting Office
in Memphis, and it is gsestly to the
Interest Of al concernsd that men be-
tween the aces of rs and 80. rusid-
ing in the Covington territory, who
are interested II enlistment. take adj
vantage Of this opportunity
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Pritchett,
Of Jackson, Tenn, announce the en-
gagement and approaching marriage
Of their sister, Miss Leila Pritchett,
of Memphis, Tenn, to Mr.. William
Wiley Templeton, Of Atoka.
THE wedding viii be salemnized on
Sunday evening, September 2, at 8
o'clock at the First Methodist church
III Memphis.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17

The railroad shop strike will
be settled within three days, B. M.
Jewell, representative Of the strikers,
predicted before leaving New York.
I'VE are confident of a quick SET
tlement for two reasons" he said.
"ln the first place, it must be taken
into consideration that both parties
are anxious to end a dangerous
situation.
"In the second place, we have a
plan which enables both sides to make
concessions without surrendering
principles
Agreement between railroad ex-
eeutives and railroad labor organiza-
ton leaders to hold another confer
ence today in New York to seek a
settlement of the shopmens strike,
it was said Wednesday, had resulted
in President Harding questioning the
desirability of making his expected
report to Congress and the country
on the strike situation within the
next few hours.
Plans made for the reception of
his communication today at a joint
session of Congress were understood
to be on the verge of a revision, as
the president was represented as be-
ing DESTROYS of withholding his state
ment If the union chiefs and the rail
road presidents could hold out any
prospects of satisfactory settle
ment.
Heads of the seven railroad labor
organizations on strike met Wednes-
day with the officials of unions not
involved, and decided to take almost
the entire group to New York for
the discussions with the executives.
Railroad traffic is continuing to
maintain fair volume, according to
reports to the association of Rail-
way Executives,
1t is believed generally that con-
cessions will be made on both sides
toward ending the strike at the con-
ference between labor heads and rail
road executives.
Transportation and price are now
the problems facing American coal
in connection with their
winter fuel supply.
The signing of the bituminous
mine wage scale at Cleveland Tues
day and the prospect of an anthracite
agreement being reached at the Phila-
delphia conference, opening today,
remove the menace of an
fuel supplSto meet winter
demands as far as ability to produce
coal is concerned.
But until the rail strike situation
is settled the transportation menace
remains. And with it is the menace
Of exorbitant prices.
With rail transportation strike
hampered, it will avail nothing for
the miners to get back on 100 per
cent. production basis. Production
will be restricted to lust what the
railroads are able to haul.
The age old rule Of supply and de-
mand will send coal prices soaring
as long as there is a suggestion Of
fuel shortage, unless the government
steps in, as proposed by Secretary
Of Commerce Hoover. and enacts
price regulatory legislation. The price
question was the subject of a confer
snce Wednesday by Secretary
Fuel Distributor Spencer and
The presidents coal committee.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17

AtHiPt W OTgdulLe OnuFcn here.
The Raum Eyangelistic Company,
composed of J. q. Raum, evangelist;
Prof C. B. Clark, director of music
and solist, and Miss Lucille Raum, dI-
rector Of young peoples work, is
conducting a revival meeting here
under the auspices of the Tennessee
Christian Missionary Society in a big
tent on the vacant lot across the
street from the First Presbyterian
church
The meeting opened auspiciousIy
last Friday evening, a delegation Of
10 persons, representing the McLe-
more Christian church, Memphis, at
tending the first service, The party
motored through the country Fri
day afternoon from Memphis, reach
ing here in time for the service. Sun
day evening about 40 young people
from the Christian Endeavor Of the
Linden avenue Christian church,
Memphis, were present at the night
service. Delegations from various
churches throughout West Tennessee
are expected on different occasions as
the meeting progresses. A large der
egation from the Mason church were
on hand at the Tuesday evening SER
vice.
The meeting will probably continue
for four weeks or longer, or until a
church Of that denomination has been
organized, if possible. A keen inter-
est by the people Of Covington is be-
ing manifested in the meeting, large
congregations being present at each
service, especially the evening ser
vice.
Dr.. Raum is strong and forceful
speaker and his sermons are attract
ing widespread attention He is well
versed in the science of theology, as
is shown by his masterful lectures on
the Bible. Next Sunday night he will
preach on christian Unity, Sat
urday night his theme will be "Our
Heavenly Home viii We Know Each
Other There?"
Prof. G. B. Clark, director of music,
is one of the foremost gospel singers
of his denomination. He is a soloist.
with voice of the dramatic quality.
He is also an exceptional leader in
congregational singing. The services
during the meeting have been about
equally divided, about 30 minutes de-
voted to the song service and the re-
Of the time to the sermon.
Miss LaVerna Harsson, of this city,
is pianist.
One purpose Of the meeting hers,
as above stated, is to perfect local
if advisable. The work
has already been financed by the Ten
nessee Christian Missionary Society,
and only members are needed to
organize church, which would be
provided with pastor.
There are two branches of the
Christian church, one commonly
known as the progressive element and
the other against the use of
instrumental music in worship. They
differ only in this respect, both
branches believing in immersion as
the mode Of baptism and recognize
the Bible only as their creed. The
local Christian church represents the
branch opposed to instrumental music
in church services.
The meeting is increasing in in
terest. It soon may be necessary to
enlarge the seating capacity Of the
tent, which can be done on short
notice or when the emergency arises.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
oANNoNHILL

Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Malone, Of this
city, announce the wedding Of their
sister, Miss Louise Hill. to Mr.. Rob-
ert Emit Cannon, of Dermott, Ark,
the wedding having been solemnized
in Memphis Saturday, August IL.
The bride is an ACCOMPLISHED and
attractive young lady Of this city.
She is a member of the high school
faculty at Greenville, Miss. The
groom is connected with the French
Market Coffee Co.. New Orleans. as
a travelling representative. and is a
promising young business man. Mr..
and Mrs. Cannon are at home to their
friends in Dermott, Ark, where they
will reside.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
COURT SESSION
ADJOURNS SATURDAY
COMBFS MURDER CASE con
TINUED TO NEXT TERN

Mack ClOwney, COlOred, Gets Long
Term in Penitentiary-Gus Miller
Tried For Larceny, Is Set Free
Large Number of Cases Continued
Until Next Term-State Docket Is
Unusually Heavy.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
Rail STRIKE TO
Be SETTLED SOON
BOTH PARTIES ARE ANXIOUS
TO END SITUATION

Think Plan Of Settlement Can Be
Agreed Upon Satisfying Executives
Coal Strike Also Practically
Settlsd-High Price With Trans
pOrtatiOn Scarce-Ex Executives Are
In Conference.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
GOSPEL SERVICES
DRAW CROWDS
CHRISTIAN CHURCH CONDUCT
ING TENT MEETING

Congregational Singing a Feature Of
Services-DelegatiOns From Neigh
boring Towns and Cities Attend
Meeting-Seryices win Continue
At Least Four Weeks-Will At
tempt to Organize Church Here.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-08-17
COTTON STATES
MERCHANTS MEET
MAJOR NJ. A. WALKER, OF Gov
INGTON, PRESIDING

Association Called to Order We'd
nesday Morning BY President
Walker - Attendance Large and
Brilliant Program Carried Out
Convention Comes to Close Friday
New President to Be Elected.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29
IRA BYRD KILLS CATAMOUNT
IN OoTEN SWAMP

A wild cat of the catamount tvpe
met his lamentable fate last Friday
at 1:15 pm at the hand of Ira Byrd
This cat has long been the terror of
Ooten Creek Swamps, and sought
to contest that territory with any
and every dog that seemed to in
trude. This cat had its own way for
Ia long time, and went too far last
Friday when he attempted to put
Bull" Chats Byrd's dog) oft of
the under brush. Ira Byrd with
thoughts only of Christmas and all
that Christmas brings with it, toge-
Their with his neighbor, friend and
pal Bull had gone to Ooten Creek
Swamp for some wood, in that he
might have his Christmas log. While
Byrd was busy with his end of the
business Bull met this cat or cata-
mount, and the cat proceeded in his
usual manner to have Bull vacate
the premises. Bull was slow and re-
lsentful, and the cat saw that he was
not going to vamoose without pro-
test. The cat made one pass at Bull
and put the canine on the defen-
sive. He made another pass, and set
Bull to calling for help. Byrd was
busy, but when he> heard Bulls sig
nal of distress he rolled up his
sleeves, and rushed to the rescue.
When he arrived on the scene, he
saw his pal, Bull in close place
with no avenue of escape available.
The cat was showing his teeth and
whetting his claws preparing to take
on feed of dog tripe. But the cat
had been dealing only with dogs
heretofore and left Ira Byrd out of
the reckoning. When Byrd saw this
he didn't even take time to laugh,
and you might know from that, that
Byrd was in a hurry. He seized his
short whip stock, and walked in on
the feline with three successive
strokes, 1'take that. and that, and
that" and that was the last of Sir
Cat. In another moment, and the
cat was cold and stiff in death.
Byrd, then exliltant of his victory
brought the body Of his victim and
exhibited it in the market places of
Leakesville, as the Prowess of his a.
chievement.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SOCIAL


The young people Of Leakesyillc
were entertained at the Presbyterian
Church last Tuesday evening at a
Christmas Church Social under the
watch care of Rev. r. w. Hardy,
The social consisted of numerous
games in which all participated, and
which was enjoyed in the fullest.
After games were over delicious re-
freshments We're served in album
dance.
The young people in attendance
were: Misses jolly, Louise McInnis,
Kate McInnis, Annie Laura McInnis,
-Genevieve Mcdonnell. Marguerite
Mcdonnell, Mauree Thomas, Ethel
Miller, Lillian Mills, Estelle Naples,
Lucille Pool, Myrtis Pool, Emma Kill
liam, Mildred RounsavilIe, Vivian Nc
Rae, Annie Rae Mckay and Miss Hell
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29
WEEK OF PRAYER-DEcEMBER
3l--JANUARY S.

The w M. u. of the Baptist
Church will observe week of prayer
for foreign missions beginning:
Sunday pm. at 5 100 o'clock at the
Baptist Church.
Monday pm. at the home of Mrs.
J. N. Turner.
Tuesday pm. at the home of Mrs.
N. James.
Wednesday pm. at the church.
Thursday pm. at the home of Mrs.
w. c. ChurchwelI.
Friday PIN. at the home of Mrs.
D. C. Mills.
All ladies of the s-.xr are cordi-
ally invited to be present.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29
UNCLE HENRY BALL HURT

Friends of Uncle Henry Ball, will
note with regret that he was the vic
tim OF an accident last Thursday 81.
he was driving his wagon as usual
when the horse became frightened at
a motor truck, and threw him to the
ground breaking his left arm near
the wrist. 1t is said to be a very
painful fracture. This happened not
far out of town. The Herald SYM
pathlzes with him and sincerely wish
es him speedy recovery.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29
MASONIC INSTALLATION

Leakesyille Lodge No 42O, A. F..
e. A. M. held special communication
on Wednesday evening the 9th, and
the following officers were installed
to serve the Lodge for the next en-
suing year: Newton James, Worship
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

full Master, 7. G. Briscoe, Senior
Warden, Hubert L.Grcen,Junfor War
den, John w. Colbert, Secretary. r.
w. Hardy Senior Decon, L. w, Tur-
ner, Junior Deacon, Henry Ball, Ty-
Ter. The fraternal spirit in this
Lodge ID good, and everything ind
Gates good year for Masonry here.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

Mr. Kila Plat, one of Greene
CSsnty's esteemed citizens, who lives
thirteen miles north of Leakesville,
was business visitor here on Tues
ay and Wednesday or this week. Mr..
Plat is strong believer in Greene
County and its possibilities
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29
ATTENTION WOW. 1852

You are commanded to attend the
regular meeting Of your lodge Fri
day January 18th, 1928. Initiatory
work and installation Of officers.
Oyster supper to members only.
II. L. GREEN, Clerk.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

LEY, Messrs Guy McInnis, Joe McIn-
mis-, Melvin Thomas, Wilton Thomas,
Flwood Thomas. Mclburnc Briscoc,
Melburn Miller, Banks Turner, Ma
rion B. Knight and K. ". Hardy.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29
again We Say :; :;s e: .
Notice to Stockholders of the
Bank of Avera


There will be an annual meeting
Of the stockholders of the Bank of
Avsra in the office of the bank on
Thursday evening January 4th. at
800 pm. fer the purpose of cleo
ting Board of Directors for 1928,
and to transact such other business
as may come before hem.
o. B. Bowen, Cashier.
666 quickly relieves Colds and
LaCrippe, Constipation, Biliousness
and Headaches,
&C r. Cures Malaria, Chills
U U and Fever. Dengue or
Bilious Fever.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Terrence Denmark
of the Mohoba neighborhood are the
proud parents of splendid boy who
arrived on the 23rd, according to DR..
Sam Pool.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

Little Fletcher Rhinehart happen
ed to the misfortune of having his
arm broken by a fall last week. How
ever, he is reported 70 be doing nice
ly, and will soon be well again.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

Miss Mary Roberts of the Mississ-
ippi State College for Women, at
Columbus, Miss come home last
week to enjoy the holidays with rel
atives and friends.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

Icy Turner is at home with the
folks this week. Izzy is vocational
student at the A. & M. College.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

Mrs. Arthur Turner who has been
visiting her mother for some days at
Brookhaven has returned home.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

EsTRAyED-0ne brindIe dog, an
swers to name Of 'Bullg. Finder
return to J. T. Thomas and receive
reward.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

DR.. ]. Edward Bernard, of Lscsy's
Sprine, Ala. is on q visit to this sec
ton now. DR.. Bernard seems to be q
slive wire", and thinks this piney
woods section land of opportuni-
ties
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29
BORROWED MONEY!

In this play it was clearly demon
strated that the young people of the
Leaesville High under the supervi-
sion of Prof. R. C. Lands, are in a
distinct class. 1t equaled profess
ional Performance. fls
The cast was as follows:
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

Mr.. c. w. Turner, formerly of
Leakesville, but now of Prichard,
Ala. was visitor in Leakesville
this week. While here he was a
pleasant caller at the. Herald office.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

FOR SALE-Poitne bird dog, six
months old. Unframed c. s.
Jackson, Leakesville, Miss.
For Sale Crystla Wax Bermuda
Onion plains. $500 per thousand.
A. c. Turner
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

Prof. and Mrs. R. C. Lands spent
a well-earned holiday vacation with
relatives and friends in jackson.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

The Herald office was honored by
visit from Mr.. and Mrs. Lige Phil
lips, two of Greene County's esteem
ed citizens last Friday. 1t helps our
feelings for our friends to call on us.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-12-29

Misses Alyne McInnis and Fannye
Breland motored to Richton We'd
nes,iay. Mrs. G. G. Ball, Miss Bre-
lands sister returnec with them, and
will spend few days visiting rela-
tives and friends in Leakesville.