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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

The national Democratic organiza-
ton is furnishing the press Of the
country quite few interesting stories
on Republican political tactics. The
following was recently released for
publication:
"The Hon. Perry W. Howard, a
colofed brother from Mississippi, is
holding an appointment as assistant
to the attorneys general at salary Of
$1,000 per year, but the business of
prosecuting illegal trusts and mo-
nop0lies is so slack his services are
not needed at the Department of JUS
tice. Hence, with a fine considera-
ton for the real needs Of a hard
pressed party, the encouragement
has loaned Howerd to the Republican
national committee for the purpose
Of going through Ohio and Indiana,
seeking to line up the negro vote
Increasing education and developing
thinking power are steadily remoy-
ing the negro vote from its former
status as a chattel of the Republican
party. More and more the colored
brother is becoming independent in
and action. He is recognizing
the fact that the party is accenting
his support, without which it could
not elect one president in 20 years,
and gives him practically nothing in
return. The race gets about three
good appointments and a few dozen
Mushroom jobs for 100000 votes,
without which votes the Republican
party would present the spectacle Of
a dissolving view"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14
SHORT MEASURE ARTISTS"
REAP BIG GAINS

"Short measure sale" Of gasoline
was estimated by the Naturalists'
Association as costing purchas
ers $9,000,000 a year. This figure
was based on an estimate that each
of the 100000 motorists of the
United States buys two gallons Of
gasoline daily, and that the average
filching from Short measure artists"
amounts to two pints in each five
gallons, resulting in total daily loss
to purchasers Of 100000 gallons,
valued at approximately $250,000.
The association announced its in
tention to combat the "short meas
ure" selling.
Recent tests with "fraud detectine
devices, carefully made under official
auspices" by representatives of auto
mobile clubs, the statement said, ode
geloped the astounding fact that out
Of a number of purchases Of gasoline
in five gallon lots there was short
age running from one to three pints
each in over so per cent. of the tests
made" These tests were conducted
chiefly, it was said, in Louisville, /
Cleveland and Kansas City.
"No evidence has been found" the
statement added, "that the fraud is
countenanced by the oil companies,
and in fact. offers of assistance are
being received from such companies.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

Abraham Armstrong, one Of the most
prominent colored citizens of this
community. died in Memphis Mon
day lie was an Industrious and
worthy citizen of his race and had
many friends among the white peopIe.
Many Of our white people attended
the funeral.
Mrs. Susie Joyner visited in Mem
phis this week
The Senior Bible Class entertained
at Mrs. Kate Craig's home Saturday
night in honor Of Misses Louise Loft
and Geneva Joyner These two young
people have led the Sunday school
n Bible verse reading for the last
month.
The sick of this community this
week are Messrs. Jesse Crouch and
Roscoe Brumlev. Both are quite sick,
Born to MIR. and Mrs. David Willis
fast week. a boy.
Rev. C. A. Riggs, Of Gibson, Tenn.
is preaching some very fine sermons
at Quito this week in the Methodist
church.
The Baptist people Of Quito, Rev
Jenkins pastor, closed a revival at
their church Friday night. Eleven
were baptized Sunday afternoon and
others Joined by letter and registra-
ton.
The schools Of Poplar Grove, Quito
and Campground are all doing fine
work and their teachers are all poDu-
lar with both pupils and parents. The
parents are cooperating with the
teachers and thus the schools are do
" we'll.
Cotton picking has generally begun
and quite a lot Of hay is being put
IN, The nice rain Sunday night
heJEGd in every way and our people
are Feline pretty good.
John Willis, 7 E. Williams and C.l
ChWillis started their hay balers the
past week. They report good crop
Of lespedeza and pea hay Some are
going to plant wheat this fall.
Mrs ]. w. Joyner and mother Wis
tied Mrs. Maggie Atkinson, of the
Hopewell community the first of the
week.
Rev. G. A. Riggs will preach SUM-
day at Poplar Grove at II a. m and at
Gampground in the afternoon at 3
n'eIock
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14
ARID LAND MAY BE RECLAIMED

The three-year survey of the Rio
Grande irrigation project, designed to
improve nearly half a million acres
of land has been completed by en-
gineers for the United States Recla-
nation Service. The engineers now
are engaged in drafting a report,
recommending approval of the pro-
iect, which will be submitted to d.
rector Arthur Davis.
Frrther affirmative action on the
project Of great import to farmers
of the Southwest is contingent upon
recognition Of Mexico by the United
States and the adoption of a treaty
Of amity and commerce. That this
will come eventually, the engineers
are convinced, and with it, they feel
the project is entirely feasible.
BY the construction of a dam
across tho river above the little town
of Rio Grande City, Texas, it will be
possible, they say, to bring under
gravity irrigation an area of from
100000 to 100000 acres. If this pro-
iect is realized, the engineers declare
it will comprise the greatest irrigated
area in the United states.
The next in point Of size is the
Salt river project in Arizona, where
it is stated, 1911 900 acres are capable
Of being brought under cultivation
by irrigation The cost Of this pro-
iect in the lower Rio Grande Valley,
it is estimated, would range from
S60,000,000 to S100,000,000, depend
ing upon the height of the main dam
and whether one or two storage dams
will be deemed essential.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14
PAY YOUR ROAD TIME

BY order Of the Upton County
Board Of Highway Commissioners,
warrants will be issued after Septem-
Der 20 for road hands who have not
worked or paid combinations.
Contractors win be busy in a few
days giving the roads the fall work
inc and they viii have to be paid.
Pay to the trustee if you like.
j. WINFIELD DARBY,
Superintendent of Roads.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Sale or Trade-One big dry
COW, registered Jersey bull two years
old, and a dandy good one. j. a.
Rhodes. 14sep2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Sale-Two Dodge touring cars,
one Dodge roadster. one 5-passenger
Buick. Cash or credit, 7, H. Tay-'
lor. sep14tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

Money to Loan-If your mortgage
will be due this fall, see Sherrod
Smith or J. S. Ruffin about federal
farm loan. 1w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

New South Wales is making paper
pulp from the mountain gum tree,
of which immense tracts are avail
able.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Sale-One bull and two young
COWS, Aberdeen Angus, subject to
registration and good ones. J. S.
Stitt, Covington, Route 2. Tvs
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Sale-0ne team Of young
mules, ages three and 4 that are
matched and are good: one team Of
draft mares, and 10 years of age.
Will trade for beef cattle or real good
milk cows. E. A. Bishop, Brighton,
Tenn. 14sep2W
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Sale-Real Big Type Poland
China bears weighing from 40 to 500
pounds; few gifts, also priced right.
E. A. Bishop & CO., Brighton, Tenn.
1w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

Lost-A lady's black umbrella with
white ivory ring in handle. Return
to this office. aug24tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Sale-Good homemade chew
ing and smoking tobacco. SOC and Zoe
ner pound. See Caudell at Brooks
Boone Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Sale-Concrete blocks; phone
258, North High street. w. s.
Smith 10aug8w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Sale-Some seasoned white oak
posts, 121sc in Covington. Alexander,
the druggist.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

Wanted Typewriters to clean and
repair. New parts furnished when
needed. Elmer Nevis. 7sep2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Rent - Three unfinished
rooms. See Mrs. George Turner.
14sep2w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For sale-old paper; apply at this
office.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

Minnesota has more farmers CO.
operative creameries than any other
state.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Sale--A lot of Gull lumber at
$3.50 per thousand: also stovewood,
Mayes e Hill. aug24tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

Lost-My red Irish terrier; looks
like an Airdale; reward. A. H.
Iankes, phone 81. 1w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

Wanted to Purchase-Persimmon
logs, feet and up. Write for speci-
fications, stating quantity you can
furnish and loading point, or tele-
phone Main 6450, Golf Shaft and Block
Company, Box POI Memphis, Tenn.
7sep2W
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

nm Cures Malaria, Chills.
nh Fever, Bilious Fever,
Colds and LaGrippe.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

Strayed or Stolen Friday, Aug
ust 25, one white roane pony with
black name and tail; slit in one ear;
very fat; $40 reward for return to
w. A. Primer.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Wheat drill: also pair Of
mules, weight about 1900 pounds;
8 years old, or will trade for prac-
tieally new Ford. A. A. Rhodes, Cow
ington. No. g.. 1w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Sale-35 acres of land with
five-room house; has barn and out
houses: one-half mile from Coving-
ton: four acres in orchard and grapes :,
one Ford, one buggy and horse, one
wagon, two good mules and farming
tools. J. J. Workman, Covington,
phone 359. 7sept2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

4 For Sale-Fifty acres in two miles
Of Covington; well improved; 10 acres
growing strawberries; reasonable
price; part cash, balance terms. R.
B. Barret. 14sep2w 49,.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14
ADS.

Fer Sale-A 4f-acre farm. between
Bride and Garland; two-story house,
good barn: also one tenant house and
barn, spring water running through
farm the year round: also four head
Of mules, two cows, one brood sew
and all farm implements, kitchen and
house hold furniture. This place can
be bought like paying rent. Phone or
see Guy Archer, Route No. /, Coving-
ton. 14sep2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Sale-0ne 3-horse disc break
ing pillow; price, SIS. It is as good
as new, but have no use for it. Will
trade for peas or soy beans. E. A.
Bishop & Co., Brighton, Tenn. s14tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-09-14

For Sale-One Atlas 1920 steam
engine, one boiler, 60 inches by ID
feet, one Munger double-box press,
one Cooks steam pump. Have some
pulleys and shafting; will sell cheap
and make liberal terms. Reason for
selling, am installing oil engine. E.
r. Anthony, Durhamville, postoffice,
Ripley, Tenn, r. F. D. /; telephone
3013. 24aug4w
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16

HTompkins of Aiken. He also leaves
a sister, Mrs. Lallah Graydon,,a half
brother and a half-sister, Mr.. w. c.
.Tompkins and Mrs. G. N. Emmett.
The funeral was held at the Bap-
fist church Sunday afternoon at four
o'clock and the numerous and very
beautiful flowers that covered the
casket and that were banked about
the rostrum bore testimony to the
deep sympathy and abiding esteem
of. relatives and friends. The funeral
service was participated by his
pastor, Rev. A. T. Allen, =. w.
M. Taylor, the beloved pas # the
Methodist church, and Mr. an
ham of Columbia, the ST.. W
of the Y. M. C. A.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
Shower for Miss Faith Snuggs.

On Thursday afternoon Miss Faith
Snuggs was the honoree at a delight
full linen shower at the home of Mrs.
iB. B. Jones, Mrs. w. E. Lott and
Mrs. Jones meeting the guests at the
door.
On this occasion the Woman's Mis-
sionary Society of the Baptist
church, the Girls Auxiliary and the
Young Woman's Auxiliary came to-
gether to bring these parting gifts,
emblems of their love and esteem for
Miss Snuggs who will shortly sail for
China as a missionary. Many friends
present were also friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Snuggs, who r in the mission
field in China. Among their devoted
friends was numbered DR.. M. D. JEFF
fries. Though me was not present, his
little granddaughter, Dorothy JEFF
fres Hart, his representative, vas in
troduced to the assembled guests.
An interesting program took place
during the early part of the after
noon. Miss Genevieve Norris played
a piano solo.
Miss Elizabeth Rainsford sang, ac-
companied by Signora de Fabritiis.
Mrs. Walter Cantelou, Mrs. Leon
Warren and Miss Lois Minis played a
violin trio, accompanied by Miss
Genevieve Morris.
The attractive gifts were brought
in in a most unique way. Miss Mary
Lyon dressed as a darkie washerwo-
man, came in bearing a huge bundle,
apparently clothes, on her head.
These she placed at Miss Snuggs'
feet. Then a most humorous CONVEX
sation ensued between Miss Snuggs
and the darkie. On opening the bun
die of clothes there were revealed
many beautiful and useful things,
and among many things were tucked
away several gifts for Mr.. Harold
Snuggs, who also leaves shortly as a
missionary for China. In the heart of
every guest was the thought "good-
bye, good luck, God bless you," for
these two young people whom Edge
field, along with many other places,
likes to claim as her children.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16

sIt is doubtful if any college in
America of the same size can show
a better record of achievement in so
short a period than that which
stands to the credit of Wofford Col
lege."
DR.. Snyder is entitled to the
thanks and praise of all highminded
men, whatever their separate tribes
and tongues, for the wonderful work
he has done in building Wofford Col
lege into it's present place in the
forefront of the institutions of this
country consecrated to the cause of
Christian Education. The new Col
lege year at Wofford is near at hand.
1t will open with all the students it
can take care of in its present re-
stricted quarters. There will be $50
students in the College proper and
about $50 in the Fitting School, and
if it had the room and endowment
and adequate teaching force, it could
readily take care of twice the num-
Der Of students who would come
through its portals if they had the
chance. Wofford College is one of
the most valuable assets of the city
Of Spartanburg not only in a COM
mercial and business way but in the
larger and better and more enduring
spiritual life of this community
Spartanburg Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
Tentative Order of Business
Ridge Baptist Association.

Tentative Order of Business
Ridge Baptist Association.
To be held with Johnston Baptist
Church, August 24-25, 1922.
First Day
1000 a.. m.-Devotlonal.
1O:15-Organization.
10:45-Introductory Sermon, S.
E. Welchel.
II :3O-Religious Literature, H. L.
Baggott.
1915 p. m.-Miscellaneous Bust
ness.
1:00-Dinner.
2:30-Devotional.
2:45-Evangelism, G.. M. Sexton
3:30-75 Million Campaign, w. S.
Brooke. .
4:30-Miscellaneous Business and
Adjournment.
9:30-Song Srevice.
s:O0-Missions: State, Home and
Foreign, H. B. White.
Second Day
1890 a. m.-Devotional.
10:15-Reading Minutes.
10:30-Education, w. S. Dorset
11:15-Benevolences: Orphanage
Hospital, Aged Ministers, T. H. Pc.
sey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
The Senate Commands the
Sun to Stand Still.

An inspection of the Congression-
al Record reveals a very peculiar sit
uation as to the proceedings of the
Senate. In order that the tariff may
be discussed and nothing else inter-
fere with it, the proceedings of the
Senate are headed, Legislative Day
of Thursday April 20, 1922" Day
after day this heading appears in the
Record. Instead of adjourning after
the days work is done the Senate
takes a recess until the next day. So
there is no prayer by the chaplain as
he is only supposed to pray every
day but this day in July or August is,
lin legislative fiction, April 20.
The tariff bill is responsible for a
great deal Of nonsense but this idea
of saying this hot day in August is
not August at all, but is April!
Senator Robinson, of Arkansas, re
ferring to the situation, said in a re-
cent speech:
"It is astonishing to state that
while the calendars unanimously n
form us that this is the 10th day of
July, 1922, as a matter of fact in
the Senate it is the goth Of April,
1922. In order to facilitate n par.
~ticular subject of legislation the
Senate of the Unites States has dis.
Regarded the scientific laws which
regulate the expression of time,
Like Joshua Of old, it has command.
ed that the sun stand still. While the
people of the United States and the
world look on with amazement at
these proceedings, the clock which
governs them, reflects the hour Of
IL noon, April 20, l922.-Chester.
field Advertiser.
Buy a FORD and bank The
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
Elaborate Barbecue Dinner in
Honor of MIR. and Mrs.
7. C.. Strom.

L. " SIICII
On Friday, August, II, the beau
|tiful grove of stately oaks and grace
full naples near the home of MI. R.
M. Edmunds presented a festive
scene when Mr.. and Mrs. Edmunds
and their children entertained in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Strom,
the aged parents Of MI. and Mrs. Ed
munds, who are spending a month in
this hospitable home. The entertain
ment on this gala occasion took the
form of a barbecued dinner to which
some fifty odd guests were invited,
but the special honorees of the occa-
sion, in addition to Mr.. and Mrs.
Strom, were thirteen honored and
aged people of this and adjoining
communities. The combined ages of
the fifteen honored guests reached
the sum of eleven hundred years.,
thus making an average age of about
seVen-three and one half years to
each person. Some n has said, "We
are only as old as we feel" and some
of these honored guests were seven
ty-three years young instead of sew
enty-three years old, as witness, Mr..
Strom who danced for US while he
sang Dixie.
The morning hours passed swiftly
away in pleasant social intercourse.
The barbecue was prepared by MI.
Gus Edmunds, the king of cooks of
Edgefield county, and Mr.. Jasper
Parks, the acknowledges chef of Nc
.Cormick county, and the dinner they
spread would have made the shade
of Delmonico turn green with envy.
The table covered with spotless white
linen and adorned with choice cut
flowers from the Misses Edmunds'
yard was set beneath a row of ma
pies. The ladies of the family had
prepared salads, pickles, cakes and
coffee.
Before the Blessing was asked MI.
Edmurds addressed a few fitting re-
marks to the honorees of the day,
which were received in an apprecia-
tive spirit by all present.
After dinner the guests were TAX
en- into the house where all enjoyed
some good music.
All things must have an end, and
so this glad day too, had to come to a
close, and at a late hour the guests
departed expressing their gratitude
to the Edmunds family for a most
enjoyable occasion.
The aged people thus honored
were: Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Strom of
Belvedere, Mrs. Eliza Hamilton of
White Town, MI. j. B. Dorm of Mo-
doc, Mrs. Ann Jennings of Plum
Branch, Mrs. Savannah Allen and
Miss Catherine White of Mccormick,
and Mrs. Eliza Wilkins, Mr.. j. j.
Garrett, Mr.. T. M. Seigler, Mrs.
Margaret Self, Mr.. w. w. Fowler,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Christian and
Mr.. P. N. Stone of Parksville. Mr..
j. C. Morgan, Mrs. Mollie CARTRIDGE
and Mrs. Frances Parks were also in
vited but could not attend. Mr.. Nor
gan and Mrs. Parks being away on
visits and Mrs. CARTRIDGE being in
declining health.
The sick and aged of the neighbor-
hood who could not attend were kind
ly remembered with dainty trays.
A. GUEST.
Parksville, S. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16

1900 NV. M. U. Work, Mrs. S.
j. Watson.
12:45 p. m.-Miscellaneous Bust
ness.
100 Dinner.
2:30-Devotional.
245-Sunday Schools, B. Y. P. u.
and C%olportage, G. G.. Mangum.
3:15-Temperance, Public Morals,
and Law Enforcement, Ira c. Carson.
3:45-Digest Church Letters and
A]ssociational Efficiency, ]. L. HERS.
4:0O-Miscellaneous Business and
Final Adjournment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16
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Eyes scientifically examined and
glasses properly fitted.
GEO. F. MINIS,
optometrist- optician,
Edge6eld. s. c.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD


STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD
By W. T. Kinard Esquire, Probate
Judge.
WHEREAS A. J. QUITS Of above
County and state made suit to me to
grant him Letters of Administration
of the Estate of and effects of Eva
Burton of said County and State,
THESE ARE THEREFORE to
cite and admonish all and singular
the kindred and creditor of The said
Eva Burton deceased, that they be
and appear before me, in the Court
of Probate, to be held at my office at
Edgefield, S. C.. on August 18TH,
1922 after publication thereof, at
II o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why the said
administration should not be granted.
GIVEN under my Hand, this 1st.
day Of AUGUST Ammo Domini, 1922.
W. T. KINARD, q. 81
Probate Judge Edgefield County, S.
IC.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-16

Buy a FORD and bank the
.diference.-Adv.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1922-02-13
Hays as Traffic Cop Of
Films, TO Guard Morals

OF lohhv;rg at Washington Nothing
couid be further from tho facts
There is nothing IN the way OF ma
tional legislation that the screen IN
dGstry desires to be enacted We do
not even take a vital interest in the
matter OF high duty on films made
IN Europe Experience OF those who
nave gone into the European markets
70 purchase films has been that very
few pictures made over there are
available for the American exhibitor.
stand on Censorship
r,,ere has isen winch ,pi.a,ion
,i,,.,., c.,,,ss,rsIin ono ~ tho du,,.s
~ ~ uaSs ,.,ll 10 :, orsan,xa the
film industry So effectively that not
eve., the most exarting critic can ind
cause for continuing this eomnotioa
We have opposed censorship be
muse it San never be justly and in
ta.lip .ntly administered ~ boards or
bod q, she indy duais q which owe
theiI appointment T. politics. sectar-
ian.sm or personal power BY this !
mean that no member Of a certain
industry sect or creed can be consid-
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1922-02-13
BODY OF ATLANTA WOMAN
FOUND; SUICIDE THEORY

ATLANTA. Ga. Feb. 13.-The body
Of woman. believed, according to
county authorities. to he that of Mrs
J. c. Carter. IS. of Atlanta. was found
lying on the bank OF Peachtree Creek
in the outskirts OF Atlanta early to-
day Police and county authorities
expressed the belief that the woman
had committed suicide but were con
Quoting a rigid investigation. Cue to
several unusual circumstances
The body was dressed in under
clothing. shoes and stockings. An
empty bottle that had contained car
bolic acid was lying nearby TIE
body had been in the water. hut police
were unable TO say who had removed
il A roadster stood in the road a
short distance from the creek