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A Card from Geo. B. Eggleston
To the Editor of the Ledger: My attention has been called to an article in your issue of the 31 inst., which I think does me some injustice. The article is headed “Biographical,” and purports to give a sketch of the life of Charles Bryson Simonton, Representative of Tipton county. That portion of the ...
Ahead of the Hounds – 20 Jul 1867
Ahead of the Hounds: The Nashville Press and Times, Brownlow’s official organ, of the 15th, declares that militia will be sent into this county. Here is what Mr. Mercer says: We hear from the counties of Hardeman, Tipton, and Fayette, that the colored people are registering very slowly. They are intimidated by ...
Brodnax Running for Representative
A negro man by the name of Brodnax is running for Representative of Tipton county. In order to ensure his defeat Capt. Tom Taylor, who was an independent candidate for the same position, has resigned the contest. This leaves the race between Brodnax and Homes Cummins, the regular nominee. [Bolivar Bulletin, Bolivar, Tenn., 18 ...
Candidates for Attorney General
We are authorized to announce A. J. Coates a candidate for Attorney General of the 13th Judicial Circuit, which is composed of the counties of Hardeman, Fayette, Tipton, Lauderdale, Dyer and Lake. Election first Thursday in August next. We are authorized to announce Frank M. Wilkinson Esqr., of Lauderdale county, a candidate for Attorney General ...
Candidates Qualify
Municipal Primary Will Be Held On October 21. CANDIDATES QUALIFY | COVINGTON, Tenn., Oct. 7. – The following candidates for the nomination for the municipal offices, designated, have qualified to make the race in the municipal primary, to be held in Covington October 21. Mayor, M. A. Walker and J. J. Green; recorder, J. E. Palmer ...
Census Enumerators for Tipton County
District No. 1 – John P. Boshers, Covington, Tenn.; Berry L. Cole, Route 1, Covington, Tenn.; Orren Rice, Route 1, Covington, Tenn. City of Covington – Mrs. Lola E. Beavers, Covington, Tenn.; Edwin D. Richmond, Covington, Tenn. District No. 2 – Thomas J. Lawrence; Route 2, Brighton, Tenn. District No. 3 – Albert A. Kelly, Burlison, Tenn. District No. ...
Contests in Tipton
CONTESTS IN TIPTON | COVINGTON, Tenn., Aug 13 – (Spl) – The deadline for candidates to qualify for the Democratic primary set for September 3, arrived Friday with 15 candidates qualified. There will be contests for five of the seven offices to be filled. Interest centers about the races for sheriff and county register. ...
Correspondents – Jno. J. Dupuy
Jno. J. DupuyCovington, Tenn.May 16th, 1882 Mr. Editor: –Some kind friend in your issue of the 11th ultimo has in unmerited terms of compliment urged my name to be submitted to the people for congressman from the 10th District. This is an honor which any patriotic citizen would most highly appreciate. And to ...
Covington Election Sherrod Smith Elected Mayor Over R. R. McGregor
COVINGTON, Tenn., March 3 – (Special.) – Municipal elections today resulted in the victory of Hon. Sherrod Smith, primary nominee, over R. R. McGregor, by 87 votes. Charles B. McClelland, primary nominee, had no opposition for City Recorder and led the ticket with 273 votes. N. P. Garrett, also primary nominee, was elected ...
Covington’s New Regime In.
COVINGTON’S NEW REGIME IN | COVINGTON, Tenn., April 13 – The following municipal officers, who were elected without opposition at the March 1921, election, were inducted into office yesterday, the oath being administered by Esquire James E. Walker: Mayor, James J. Miller; recorder, Paul Bringle; city marshal, W. C. Dumas; assistant marshal, J. O. ...
Cummins, James Holmes
Mr. Cummins’ Funeral. The Services were Conducted at His Late Residence on Rayburn Avenue Yesterday Afternoon. JAMES HOLMES CUMMINS | The funeral of the Hon. Holmes Cummins was conducted in a most impressive manner yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock at his late residence, 216 Rayburn avenue, by Rev. N. M. Woods, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church. ...
Election Officers Named for Republican Primary
Election Officers Named for Republican Primary: The following officers, judges and clerks have been appointed to hold the Tipton County Republican primary election on August 5, 1920. The voting hours for said election will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the rules governing this primary will be the same as those which govern ...
Gwinn to Win! – L. E. Quinn
Tipton County Friends of Gwinn Adopt Rhyming Slogan for Campaign Democratic Candidate for Governor Has Been Practically Unknown in Rank and File of PartyBY CHARLES B. FORBES “Gwinn to Win!” That’s the slogan adopted by the friends of L. E. Qwinn for the Democratic nomination for governor. “Who is Gwinn?” What is the question which was on the lips ...
Hon. C. B. Simonton Deserves Great Credit
Hon. C. B. Simonton deserves great credit for the sincere and active support he rendered Casey Young. Unlike some defeated candidates, who retire from a convention in disgust and take no further interest in the canvass, Mr. Simonton took the stump in favor of his successful competitor and made his influence felt. He ...
Hon. Jno. W. Leftwich’s Appointments
Hon. Jno. W. Leftwich’s Appointment: The Hon. Jno. W. Leftwich and others will address their fellow-citizens at the following times and places, (commencing at eleven o’clock each day,) to wit: Mason’s Depot, Tipton county, Saturday, July 20. Covington, Tipton county, Monday, July 22d. Portersville, Tipton county, Tuesday, July 23d. Cuba, Shelby county, Wednesday, July 24. Bartlett, Shelby county, ...
Important City Council Meeting
Ten New Ordinances Enacted and Are Now Laws – No Bicycle Riding on the Sidewalks. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Covington at its last meeting enacted various and sundry ordinances. First they enacted an ordinance prohibiting disorderly festivals, dances, entertainments, etc, and fixed the fine at from $2 to $25 and costs for ...
Meeting of the Executive Committee
The Democratic county executive committee held a session shortly after the convention adjourned Tuesday evening and organized by electing J. C. Walker chairman. R. B. Baptist secretary, and J. T. Talley assistant secretary. We are informed that there were some remarkable proceedings in the committee. Mr. .J. T. Talley was requested to allow his ...
The Covington Leader January 21, 1898 – Announcements
Announcements For Register. We are authorized to announce Mr. John D. Hofler, of Covington, as a candidate for the office of Register of Tipton county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary, to be held on Saturday, March 5, 1898. We are authorized to announce Mr. I. R. Calhoun, of the 8th district, as a candidate ...
Tipton County Election Results 1900
In Tipton County COVINGTON, Aug. 2 – (Special.) – The regular August election for trustee, sheriff, justices of the peace, etc., passed off quietly in the county. At this precinct about one-third of the normal vote was polled and the vote throughout the county was light. Sheriff D. H. Lauderdale and Trustee C. C. ...
Tipton Republicans Select Delegates
In response to a call published in the Leader and signed by J. S. Cromwell, secretary, addressed to the Republicans of Tipton county, a few white Republicans met in the courthouse Saturday afternoon and elected W. E. Fryer as a delegate to the Republican State convention in Chattanooga April 14, and to the Congressional convention ...
