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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-27

An adjourned meeting Of the quar-
terly county court was held Mon
day morning for the purpose of COM
pleting miscellaneous and minor OBJ
preparations for bridges and levees
In the various districts of the county.
Judge Peete called the court to
order at $3.50 a. m and adjournment
took place at noon to meet again in
regular session on the first Monday
in October. The remaining business
OF the court was hurried through in
order that the magistrates might
hear the speaking Monday afternoon
Of Hon. Finis j. Garrett and Senator
X, D. Mcclellan, both candidates to
succeed themselves.
The largest appropriation made by
the court was the order passed au-
thorizing the construction of a levee
in the neighborhood Of Wright's
store at cost of $3.50 Numerous
other levee and bridge orders were
passed of a minor nature.
Judge John Y. Peete and ESQ.
James Owen were named as a COM
mittee to look into the advisabiIity
of removing the coal house in the
courthouse yard to the county Jail
with view of improving the scenery
on the south side of the building.
A. j. Poole was granted license to
hawk and peddle in Upton county.
G. O. Fuller was released from
road duty
The July term Of court is always
characterized by the large volume Of
business. The matter Of fixing the
county tax rate was disposed of at
the meeting Monday of last week,
consuming a large portion of the
courts time on account Of so much
discussion arising over the question
as to whether the rate should be
raised or lowered. For the current
fiscal year the court saw fit to in
crease the rate to the extent Of one.
cent. By doing this it was necessary
to lower the school rate little and
add to the general fund of the county
The rate for 1922 is S1.00, against SO
cents for 1921
At the next meeting of the court
several important questions are to
come up for consideration. The COM
mittee appointed to confer with the
officials of the State Highway De-
partment relative to completing the
Jeff Davis highway in this county
will submit their, report and recon-
mendations at the next term.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-27
CRAIG TO ADDRESS
VOTERS OF THIS COUNTY

Hon. W. W. Craig, of Ripley, can
didate for Congress to succeed
Hon. Finis Garrett, will fill four
speaking appointments in this county
Saturday.
He will speak in Covington in the
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock; Brighton
at 11:45 a. M; Munford, 1870 p. m.
and Garland at D. m.
Mr.. Craig is conducting an ag-
gressive campaign, and, according to
those in charge Of his campaign in
this county, he has a strong follow
ing. A large crowd win doubtless
welcome him here Saturday after
noon at the courthouse. His com
petitor, Congressman Garrett. was
oivAn a splendid reception Monday
afternoon.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-27

Miss Louise Elcan entertained
IL guests with a porch rock party
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. R. Elcan. After
several games Of rock an ice course
was served.
Practically all schools in the
rural districts, which have not al
ready opened. viii open next Monday
morning. Phelan, arland, Brighton,
CloDton, AImyra and Salem high
schools will also open, according to
announcement from the office Of the
county superintendent. All school
supplies will be furnished teachers
from the office Of the superintendent
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-27
DRAMATIC RECIGE

Circle No. of the Brighton A. R.
P. church will present Miss Eliza
beth Mechanism. of this city in a
dramatic recital Friday evening at
O'Clock in the high school building.
The program will consist of num-
her of songs and readings Miss Nc
Clanahan is particularly gifted in
both the art of singing and reading,
Her recitals are very interesting and
enjoyable.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-27
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CALLS MINISTER

The congregation of the local
Christian church has extended a call
ia Elder w. C. Cooke. Tracey City,
Tenn. So far no word has been re-
ceived from the minister as to whether
he will accept or reject the call to
this field.
He filled two appointments here on
Sunday, July 16, making favorable
impression on his congregation, and
call was extended to him shortly
thereafter. Mr.. Cooke is an able
speaker and, from all reports, a splen1
did pastor.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-27

The friends and relatives of Mrs.
T. G.. Cause, of Ripley, celebrated
her 80th birthday anniversary Wed
nesday afternoon win a picnic din
ner on Sheltondale Farm, near this
city. Among those included in the
party were: Mr.. and Mrs ]. A. Shell
ton, of this city. Mrs. John P. Cause,
Misses Minnie E1ma and Margaret
Cause, and Miss Julia Halliburton, Of
Brownsville. Mr. and Mrs. H G,
Cause, of Tunica, Miss: Mrs. Vir-
ginia Scott, Mrs. Katherine Jackson,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Tucker, Mrs. John
r.. Tucker and Misses Annie Sue and
Daisv Tucker. Of Riplsv. and Mrs.
VIM. Palmer. of Memphis.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-27

MIR. ]. B. Hadley of the Phelan
neirhborhood had the misfortune to
dose a valuable mule last week when
TIE mule was kicked by a horse.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-27

His Friends Are Active in Every Pre-
cinct in COunty-Largest Vote in
History of County is Predicted-He
Will Probably Conclude Campaign
In Middle Division Wednesday-Is
Gaining in Every Division Of State
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-27
COUNTY COURT WINDS
UP JULY SESSION
MINOR MATTERS DISPOSED OF
TUESDAY.

Tax Rate For County Was Fixed At
Last Westinghouse Contracts
and Bridge Appropriations Con-
sumo Most Of the Time in This
Weeks Session - Adjourned to
Hear Political Speeches.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-27
PRESBYTERIANS PLAN
BIG REVIVAL
DR.. CHAS. w. SOMMERYILLE, OF
MEMPHIS, TO PREACH

Services to Be Held Morning and
Eveuing-SpeciaI Music Will Be
Feature of Meeting-Rev. Charles
Harper, of Clarendon, Ark, to Have
Charge Of Singing-Daily Prayer
Meetings Throughout Town.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04
Bank Gives Picture Show Party to
Two Thousand Children.

A picture show party was given by
the Merchants Bank & Trust Com
pany to two thousand of their young
depositors yesterday morning at the
Majestic Theatre. Every school
child who had made any deposit
whatever in the school savings ma
chine was invited-and from every
indication they all attended.
The number of depositors was far
in excess of the expectations of the
officers of the banking institution.
The savings machines were placed in
every one of the schools in the city.
early in the school year and speech
es were made to the children explain
ing their use. Special efforts were
made by the banks representatives
and also by the teachers to instruct
the pupils in the benefits of thrift
and the advantages of forming the
saving habit were impressed upon
them. These lessons in thrift and
saving were evidently we'll taken !;
nearly half the school pupils in
Jackson are making use of them and
have been deposited through their
thousands of dollars in small coin
agency.-Clarion Ledger.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04

how your Uranium is balanced as to
whether you can listen to both sides
of question or read any kind of a
book, or various religious creeds and
be swayed like a delicate bough by
a faint breeze. This writer has read
the life of the devil from his birth
up to the present time and we have
been immensely benefited for the
trouble. 1t makes no difference what
kind of dark and shady stuff you
read that book that is usually cover
ed with dust will explain to you the
folly Of evil doing. We have spent
many an hour in the DEVILS dens
playing detective" and the know
ledge gained was worth the while.
In conclusion we sincerely thank
each and every one who by word or
act expressed courtesies to us during
the past year.. Your courtesies are
preferred rather than money. To all
who have shown us respectful consid-
GRAFTON, we again say, thank you.
May you all pull through the New
Year without strain or pain.
Grab Apple.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04
Former Brookhaven Resident Dies
Broken Hearted.

Mrs. Oscar Adams received a mes
sage yesterday informing her Of the
death of her elder sister, Mrs. Mary
Eastman, of Newraymer, Col.
There is a deep pathos about the
death. Mrs. Eastman's husband was
one of the followers of Eugene ".
Debs and expected to be one of the
1877 prisoners released from Leaven-
worth prison during the holidays.
He was not And after seven years
of poignant grief over the fate Of
her beloved husband, Mrs. Eastman
at last went down under her burden
of sorrow and died upon receiving
the news, fatal to her, after all her
apprehension and distress, the blight
ing of her hopes and happy antici-
patton of reunion.
Mrs. Eastman leaves to mourn her
going, her sister, Mrs. Oscar Adams,
and brother, Mr.. Sidney Hoskins, of
Brookhaven; another sister, Mrs. Jo-
sic Addison, Of Memphis and a bro
ther, Roy, of Goodman, Kan, chill
dren of the lamented Mr.. and Mrs.
Zack Hoskins longtime residents
here, the mother being a sister Of
Mrs. I. Forsythe and the late Capt.
Jack Hardy.
Mrs. Eastman's death Is mourned
here by friends of the family as we'll
as relatives and sympathy is extend
ed all who sorrow over the sad end
of the once bright and beautiful
Brookhaven girl.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04
Oil ?

DR.. E. N. Lowe, state geologist,
yesterday issued his report to the
State Legislature on the oil and gas
well proposition in Mississippi says
the Clarion-Ledger. Mr.. Lowe sta
ted that while forty wells had been
bored or were in the process of be-
ing bored in the state, yet they do
not form an adequate test Of the
possibilities of the state along this
line. None of the wells drilled prov
ed successful but the drillers did not
base their work on a scientific know
ledge of geology. Practically none
of the wells were drilled on what is
known as structure. Practically no
attention was paid to the structural
formation of the ground in which
they were drilling. He also warns
the people against the companies
that would come in and exploit the
people instead of the possibilities
for oil. Many of the companies are
in earnest and make an honest effort
to determine whether there is oil or
gas where they are drilling, but this
Is not true of all concerns and it is
these firms that the state geologist
is warning the people against. The
report will be submitted to the legis-
lature when it convenes.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04
Resolutions Adopted by the Willing
Hearts Circle of Kings Daugh-
ers and Sons,

In grateful appreciation of the ac-
tion taken by the Kiwanis Club to-
day, endorsing our efforts toward es-
tablishing for our community and
surrounding territory a modern we'll
equipped hospital; and especially the
tender of the services of the Kiwan-
lans to assist us in raising the ne
cessary funds to purchase the equip
ment for the hospital and finance
its opening, and in any other way
we may need them;
Therefore Be it Resolved: That we
extend vote of thanks to the XII
wants Club for their interest and
proffer of cooperation, which we ac-
cept with great pleasure, hoping that
the united efforts of the Kiwanis
Club and Willing Hearts Circle of
Kings Daughters and Sons in this
hospital movement, will insure for
our county an institution for the re-
lief of suffering and care of the sick
second to none of it's size.
Be 1t Further Resolved, That a
copy of this resolution be sent to the
Secretary of the Kiwanis Club, and
same spread on our minutes and pub
lished in each of the local papers.
Unanimously adopted on Decem-
Der 28th, 1921.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04
Kings Daughters Annual Social.

Mrs. F. H. Hartman's big hos
pitable parlors are always open to
the Kings Daughters at their an
nual social meeting. There was an
attendance of some forty members
last Wednesday afternoon at the
observance of the social custom, each
one bringing delicious lunch, and
the hostess providing coffee, with su-
gar and cream, all combining to
make a wonderful spread that was
very much enjoyed in the midst Of
the delightful fellowship that a.
bounded.
Members anticipating conservation
were present and were deeply i'm
pressed with the manifest spirit of
the hour. Mrs. Hugh Germany, an
out-of-town visitor, beautifully ex-
pressed her appreciation of the spir-
it and purpose of the hour.
The retiring president, Mrs. 1. L.
Parsons, whose helpful influence per-
meated the organization and who has
served as leader more than once,
presented the gaVel to the incoming
head-off1cer, Mrs. Flora Hoskins, who
in her response referred happily to
the impetus given the Hospital move
ment by the assistance rendered by
the Kiwanis Club at it's meeting a
few hours previous to the hour for
the Kings Daughters gathering.
The annual social event for 1921
will long be remembered with it's op-
timism and it's joy in service render
ed.
Two big baskets of good things
were sent to the poor.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04
In Memory Of Charles Swanson,

Charles Augustus Swanson was
born in Chicago, ILL.,, March II,
1859, and departed this life Dec. 27,
1921, at 1890 a. M, being at the
time of his death 81 years, months,
and 10 days. Just 27 years ago this
day at high noon he and Miss Jen-
ME Gloeckner, of Franks, ILL.,, were
united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony, and came south on their wed
ding journey. In June 1915 he mov-
ed from his old home in Earlville,
ILL.,, on farm located at Bogue Chit
to, Miss.
BY profession he was an architect,
contractor and buildersof unusual a.
bility. He was very precise and par
ticular in his work, and his life work
was the same. So those who knew
him are confident the Lord will ac-
claim before all his angels "Well
done, thou good and faithful SER
want"
Mr.. Swanson was devout Christ
ian, accepting Christ as his person
al Savior in June, 1904, and later u
hitting with the M. E. Church in
Earlville, Ill. He ever remained
faithful to his Lord and church.
Mr.. Swanson leaves to mourn his
beloved wife, Jennie, two daughters,
Mrs. Eda Leonard, of EarlviIle, ILL.,,
Mrs. Leona Blackburn, of Amelia, O.,
and two sons, Milton and Bernard,
who feel their loss keenly; but are
confident that their loss is his gain.
He also leaves an aged mother,
SO years of age, three sisters and
four brothers and numerous friends
mere and in his former home.
His father and three sisters have
preceded him to the better land.
He was loving and devoted hus-
band and father, always preferring
to spend his leisure hours at home
with his family, and his removal
from the scenes of this world to the
eternal life creates void in this
home which can never be filed.
The funeral services were held
from the family home in Bogue Chit
to on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 200 p.
M, conducted by the Rev. H. M.
Ellis, presiding elder, in a most i'm
preSsiVe manner.
The remains were laid at rest in
the cemetery at Bogue Chitto.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04
HURT ALL over
Texas Lady Couldn't Sit, Stand or
Lie With Amy Comfort. Says
''Cardui Did World
of Good"

Bartlett, Texas.-Mrs. Mamie Mes.
ser, of Route 3, this place, states:
About three years ago was In a
very critical condition. l had been
suffering for some time. To tell how
I hurt would be impossible.
Il just hurt all over. / couldn't sit,
stand or lay with any comfort, my
back, sides and head all gave me q
great deal Of trouble.
II was especially bothered with a
light swimming in my head. My
people were very uneasy about me and
sent me to my relatives to see If o
change would do nae any good.
Il stopped at q sister-in-law's and
she being q great believer In Cardui,
asked me why I didn't use It. de-
cided to try 1t -.
II had only taken few doses when
/ felt It would do me good. This
gave hopes and used 1t right along
and 1t did me Just a world Of good,
since which time I have never ceased
TO praise Cardui."
Cardui is for simple female com.
plants and womanly pains and has
been found 20 benefit in thousands OF
such cases when not due to malfor-
nation or that do not require surgical
treatment. Try it -~--NOlSea
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04
WEDNESDAY, JAN. A, 1922
PAY YOUR POLL TAX.

The Hattiesburg American desires
to save the women of Forrest county
any humiliation by the publication
of their names in the delinquent poll
tax list, which will be done If every
woman over 81 and under go does
not pay her poll tax on or before the
first day of February. This is new
thing for women, and some of them
do not understand that they ought to
pay the $500 poll whether they reg
lister to vote or not. The same rule
applies to men. Women have the
right to vote and hold office now.
The fact that they may not like this
law, and may not intend to vote does
not relieve them from payment Of
the tax. The newspapers of the State
of Mississippi should all proceed to
make this plain before it is too late.
Every country weekly should take
up the subject now. If there are
any names of women in the delin-
Quent list of Forrest county, or If
they should decide later in some
warm campaign that they would like
to vote, they will have to admit that
the Hattiesburg American has given
them timely warning to save them
selves this right.-Hattiesburg Ame-
rican.
The Leader has also given advice
free and unlimited on this subject.
Pay your taxes, like man, ladies.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04
League of Women Voters.

There will be meeting of the
League Thursday, January 5th at 3
p. m. At this meeting there will be
the usual Round Table discussion of
Current Topics in which each mem
Der is expected to take part. Bring
in anything Of interest. either local
state or national.
There will also be continuation
of the study program Know Your
Own Community in relation to the
Officers of the City"
Mr.. H. v. Wall will appear before
the body to discuss the necessity of
pushing the campaign for the pay
ment of women's poll tax; and also
to speak upon the Status of Women
Under the Laws of the State of Mis-
sissippi."
In Jackson, Jan. IL, Mrs. Maude
Wood Park will address a joint ses-
sion of the Legislature, at which
meeting our women are requested to
be present, since it will not be pos
sible for Mrs. Park to visit Brookha-
ven. She is very gifted speaker
and our state is fortunate in having
her with us. She will speak also up
on the Equal Rights Bill, which the
Woman's Party is planning to intro
duce at this session of the Iegisla-
ture. The League Of Women Voters
does not support this bill but on the
other hand has been asked by the
National Women's Trade Union to
oppose the bill. This Union is COM
posed of nine big national industrial
organizations of American Women,
which hold that the blanket equal
rights" amendment to the federal
constitution will endanger the ex-
istence of the present state legisla-
ton, which women have with diff
Guilty secured for the protection Of
wage-earning women and wage-earn-
ing mothers.
The Lincoln County League of
Women Voters is asking it's senator
and representative to give Mrs. Park
their cooperation,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, The Grand Master of the
universe in His infinite wisdom has
seen fit to summon to the Supreme
Lodge above our brother, Robert. D.
Moreton, who departed this life on
December oath, 1921, and
Whereas, Our hearts are filled with
a deep sadness at his tragic and un-
timely death yet we realize that what
God wills is for the best; Therefore
be it
Resolved, That in the passing of
our brother Brookhaven Lodge No.
241, F. and A. M. has lost one of its
most loyal and valued members, a
mellowed friendship has been dissol-
we'd, helping hand to the needy has
been stilled and in civic life a good
citizen has been taken away.
In expressing our coincidence to
his family and dear ones we have
these words to offer:-
Weep not that his tolls are over,
Weep not that his race is run;
God grant that we may rest as
calmly Wnen
Our work, like his, is DONE"
Resolved forther, That this express
sion of sorrow at the death of Robt.
D. Moreton be spread upon the min
utes of this lodge as a testimonial
that we shall always cherish his
memory as true and tried brother,
that copy of these resolutions be
sent to the family of the deceased
and to the press for publication.
w. H. Seavey,
w. D. Davis,
E. Mccormick,
M. J. Hale,
Thos. Brady, jr.
Committee.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04

A. L. Garrett and E. S. Fairman
have the two prettiest homes in Mon
ticello, since the recent work which
transformed the one and made anew
the other. Work on Fairman's has
not been quite completed, but when
it is he will have unquestionably the
best built and most attractive resi-
dence in Lawrence county. John
Cowart had the contract for Gar
rett's and is assisting Mr.. Myers of
Silver Creek on Fairman's or rather
they are doing the work jointly
Monticello Press.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04

Asked as to when he would deliv-
er his message to the two houses of
the Legislature, Governor Russell
said: my message will not be hand
ed in or read before Wednesday. l
have been delayed at the last moment
in procuring certain important data
that wanted to use, and few pages
are yet to be written. l am working
on that now. The greater portion of
the message has been in the hands of
the printers four days and is ready.
The remainder will be put in type
early tomorrow"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04

Thomas Dewitt Cuyler, chairman
of the Association of Railway exc
cutives, lawyer, financier, director Of
Pennsylvania Railroad says Il
think the period of greatest depres-
sion is past and that conditions will
show slow improvement from this
time on. The railroad situation,
which has shown a noticeable i'm
provement of late, will serve greatly
to bring about more favorable con-
dition of affairs the country over.
This has the greatest bearing, of
course upon the prosperity of the
country"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04

Postmasters are going to have to
go to school this year of our Lord.
After the intensive course aimed to
impress upon the new official that
"he is local manager Of the biggest
business institution in the world"
he will be required to write the de-
partment giving review of what he
has learned so that it may be deter
mined whether he is qualified to
serve behind placard reading
ASK your postmaster when you want
to know" 1t looks like postmasters
may safely resolve Ito do better, this
New Year."
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear,
catarrhal Deafness requires constitu-
tional treatment. HALLS CATARRE
MEDICINE is a constitutional remedy,
catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is
inflamed you have a rumbling Sound or
imperfect hearing, and when It is entire
" closed, Deafness is the result Unless
me Inflammation can be reduced, your
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the blood on the mucous sur.
races OF the system, thus reducing the In
tiammation and restoring normal condi.
Circulars free. All Druggists,
y. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04

How often we he ar the expression
II wish Mr.. x. could have heard the
sermon this morning. 1t just fitted
his case." Why do we always see the
need for our neighbor to do different
ly, instead of taking to ourselves the
lesson and profiting by it's applica-
tion to our own lives? Human ma
ture, or what? We can see the de-
fects of others and go on year after
year, blindly unconscious of our own
shortcomings.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-01-04

Anthony de Francisco, 33 years old
was the successful designer of the
new Peace Dollar" about eight mil
lion of which will be in circulation
in few weeks. There were seven
competitors with Francisco. The
design won't concern many If the
dollars Just come their way.