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Is it not the business of the Corporation of Randolph to see that the roads within the corporation limits should not be so bad as to endanger property and life? And could they not be held amenable for damages of either property or person? The road leading to Covington, ascending the bluff, particularly at this season, when so many wagons ladened with Cotton are continually passing upon it, should be kept in better repair. (Randolph Recorder, Friday, October 31, 1834)
COTTON PICKING
Mr. Editor --- Please publish the following neat weight of Cotton picked out by nine hands in a day, beginning at early light, and closing a little after sun-setting.
| Name | Age | LBS |
| Caleb | 21 | 301 |
| J. Hunt | 18 | 257 |
| Ben | 18 | 249 |
| Burton | 20 | 211 |
| Ceiley | 13 | 181 |
| Paine | 16 | 172 |
| Joshua | 23 | 166 |
| Betsey | 14 | 161 |
| Louisa | 22 | 152 |
| Total | 1850 | |
(Randolph Recorder, Friday, November 14, 1834)
Colonel Richardson and some four hundred of his rebel guerillas were surrounded and captured at Covington, Tenn., by a body of Union Troops on Monday last. (The New York Herald, (New York, NY) Saturday, March 14, 1863)
A Memphis dispatch to the Commercial confirms the reported surprise and capture of a portion of Richardson's guerilla force near Covington, Tenn. Their camp was destroyed. (The New York Herald, (New York, NY) Monday, March 16, 1863)
The contract for the completion of the Paducah and Memphis Railroad was closed on Thursday. It is to be completed to Covington, Tenn., by the 1st of October. (Daily Arkansas Gazette, (Little Rock, AR) Friday, March 08, 1872; Issue 86)
TELEPHONIC
(Special Telegram to the Gazette)
Memphis, April 11 -- Telephonic communication has been established between Covington, Tennessee, and Plum Point, where the government boats are at work improving the channel of the river. The distance between the two places is fourteen miles.
(Daily Arkansas Gazette, (Little Rock, AR) Wednesday, April 12, 1882)
The Rev. H. W. Key, of Mason, Tennessee, was robbed of $60 by burglars a few nights ago. The Reverend Key will need better locks to his treasury when his congregation shall have made his loss good. --- New Jersey Trumpet (Southwestern Christian Advocate, (New Orleans, LA) Thursday, June 14, 1888)
A MODEL HUSBAND
The Sunday Times of Memphis recently solicited essays from all its young lady friends, on the subject of a model husband. Numerous contributions were received in response, and from amongst the many, the committee selected the following, which despite its brevity does infinite credit to the head and heart of its fair young author, Miss Lillian B. Perry, of Covington, Tennessee:
"If I wished to marry, (which of course I do not), I would desire a man too noble to commit a mean act, but generous enough to forgive one. A man as gentle as a woman, as manly as a man; one who does not talk scandal nor disagreeable truths. A man whose name I would be proud to bear; to whom I could carry my doubts and perplexities, and with whom I would find sympathy and joy."
(The Mississippian, (Jackson, MS) Wednesday, May 13, 1891)
From a Column Called "LOST FRIENDS"
Mr. Editor: I want to enquire for my uncle and brother. My uncle was named Cato English. He had a brother named Anthony English, but he was called Tony for a short name. Their mother was named Aria. He went from Campbell County, East Tennessee, near Fincastle. They were made free by their master before the war, and then Cato went North. He married a woman named Sarah Wheeler. She belonged to a man near Jacksboro, Tenn., named Tom Wheeler. My brother was stolen and carried away by Slaughter and Mark Richardson. Our mother was named Elizabeth Richardson. Our father was named Anthony English. My brother was named James Richardson. My name was Mary Jane Richardson. We went by our mother's name. We were born free in Campbell County, Tenn. Any information will be gladly received, Address Mary J. Field - Mason, Tennessee (Southwestern Christian Advocate, Thursday, November 12, 1891)
Attachment papers were issued Wednesday by Esq. W. C. Exum to J. W. Maley against Eugene Farrin for a $600 debt. Wednesday evening Deputy Sheriff Moose executed them by closing up Farrin's saloon on the west side of the square.
(The Covington Leader, Friday, October 28, 1892)
Mr. John D. Tarrant, of Lauderdale county, was here Monday. He wants to open another ferry to his place, which is near Fort Pillow and which will give the people of a large and prosperous neighborhood an outlet to this market.
(The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 6, 1897)
Mrs. Luta Clark is having an iron front and plate glass windows put in her store on the northeast corner of the square, which will make that one of the most desirable business houses in the town.
(The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 6, 1897)
The Covington Water Company laid their pipes around the square this week, and we suppose, we will soon have fire hose and other appurtenances. (The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 6, 1897)
Mr. John T. Jacocks has an electric fan in his drug store to cool his customers while they are waiting. We give friend Jacocks credit for his enterprise and thoughtfulness. (The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 6, 1897)
Willie Green has opened his ferry on Hatchie, near Locust Bluff, which will be a great convenience to the people of the neighborhood on both sides of the river as well as help to the trade of Covington. The boat was built by J. B. Angle.
(The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 6, 1897)
Mr. L. H. Belser has sold out his hotel to Mr. G. C. Herring, of the Ebenezer neighborhood. Mr. Belser is a very popular landlord, and the people here hate to give him up, and hope he may have prosperous times wherever he may go. Mr. Herring is a very substantial and popular gentleman, and we welcome him as a citizen of the town. We hope he may have increased patronage and do well.
(The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 6, 1897)
Prof. H. H. Robison, wife and baby of Garland, had a runaway accident while riding in a buggy last Saturday, but fortunately none of them were seriously hurt. Mr. Robison had a painful hurt on his arm, and Mrs. Robison suffered from bruises only.
(The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 13, 1897)
Mr. R. E. Sherrill, who lives at the old Sherrill homestead in the Mount Carmel neighborhood, held a family reunion last Monday, to which all the family connection were invited. McDaniel, the Covington photographer, was sent for and took pictures of the group.
(The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 13, 1897)
Messrs. Geo. Pennel and W. H. Barton, of Randolph, were here last Friday. They informed us that the telephone line is now completed from Randolph via Richardson's Landing to Atoka, and that the line is being extended up the river on the other side into Missouri.
(The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 13, 1897)
From Boydton, VA., correspondent of Richmond Times, Aug. 3:
"Capt. W. T. Boyd, of Covington, Tenn., reached here on Saturday last on a visit to his brother and old friends. The Captain is a Virginian by birth and education and is an old Mecklenburg boy. He commanded the Boydton cavalry of the Third Virginia Cavalry, a company composed of the flower of Mecklenburg's young men. Capt. Boyd was one of the most popular officer in the Confederate service, and was noted for his conspicuous gallantry, serving in all the engagements throughout the war and surrendered his little band of followers at Appomattox Court House. He has been away for twenty-seven years and is now visiting the scenes of his childhood and early manhood. He has had a continuous ovation since his arrival. Capt. Boyd served in the same regiment during the war with your Congressman, Hon. John Lamb, of the Third Congressional District of Virginia, who commanded the Charles City troop during the war."
(The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 13, 1897)
W. J. Mortor, Will Kinney and Will Ferrell have been honorably discharged from service in Capt. M. A. Walker's company on account of physical disability. (The Tipton Record, Friday, April 29, 1898)
Miss Clara Randall has taken the position of her brother in the post office, while Frank is in the war. Miss Clara is a highly intelligent young lady and has fine business qualifications. (The Tipton Record, Friday, April 29, 1898)
Mr. and Mrs. Clark of Clarksdale, Miss., came up on Wednesday night and will now live at their home in the Mountain neighborhood. Mrs. Clark sold her interest in the Clarksdale Challenge before leaving. She also informed us that Mr. Wm. Hamilton, who was working for her at Clarksdale, went to Helena, Ark., and joined the army. Mr. Hamilton is well known in Covington and is a nephew of Mr. Wm. Hamilton of this place. (The Tipton Record, Friday, April 29, 1898)
Hand Cut Off In Planer
Manuel Hearst, aged about sixteen years, who is employed in the blacksmith shop of his uncle, Mr. O. W. Souder, at Brighton, got his hand caught in the planer there on Wednesday of last week at noon and it was so badly mangled that it was necessary to amputate the hand at the wrist. Drs. W. A. L. McLister and S. Hurt performed the operation and we understand he is doing well.
(The Covington Leader, Thursday, December 31, 1914)
Card of Thanks
We want to express our thanks to friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our mother, Mrs. Minerva Payne.
W. W. Davis and Sisters
(The Covington Leader, Thursday, December 31, 1914)
Mr. J. W. Hewett, now in the United States marine service, who has been stationed in Vera Cruz for the past 12 months, arrived Friday on a visit to his father, Mr. R. A. Hewett, of Rosemark.
(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 6, 1916)
Mr. Lloyd Dennis, who has been doing coast defense duty at Fortress Monroe, Va., arrived Saturday night on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Dennis, in the Wilsons Chapel neighborhood. Mr. Dennis will leave about the middle of February for Ancon, in the Panama canal zone, where he will serve in the capacity of sergeant major. He expects to leave for that place on a transport from New York on February 20. (The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 11, 1917)
Byars - Hall Honor Roll
The faculty and student body of Byars-Hall high school were quite busy last week with the fall term examinations, which covered the work that the students had passed over since September. Report cards and promotions were given out at the high school building Saturday morning.
Those making the honor roll, which is based upon a general average of 90 percent or above in all subjects, are as follows:
First Year - Will Burrell King, Lucile Owen
Second Year - Leeron Atkins, Irene Kinney, Bessie Sherrod
Third Year - Mary Robison, Maud White
Fourth Year - Pauline Blankenship, Chesley Bowden
(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 18, 1917)
The speed fiend's life is being made a burden to him in Covington these days. Someone is caught exceeding the speed limit of 12 miles nearly every day, and Officer S. J. Roberts landed three of them Monday.
(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 24, 1917)