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j r i $5 M b LAj ft EJ ■■■ m ■jV £ h i > a $ *• t $ % I f. T & 4: V' r * fl > ■t: r t k L 4ft* YQL. i£XX. RESIGNATION. There is no life exempt froaa care or gloom, Each child of earth is heir to sorrow born. No gentle rosebud kindles into bloom i That does not lend its beauty to a thorn. No day in all the sisterhood of spring Is wholly perfect; ere its course is run A cloud from somewhere spreads its fleecy win* And veils the bright effulgence of the sun. Be not deceived, grim care will come ere while To rout life’s pleasure and to mar its ■ . sleep. No eye was ever taught to wake a smile That did not learn, through sorrow, how to weep. The poor are not alone with cares beset— The rich as well are tried; the highest chief May taste fall oft the chalice cf regret And curse the gain that magnifies his grief I Far better tread a lowly path obscure And bear with patiecs a belittled part Than all the pangs of luxury endure And lord a palace with a broken heart. Be thou content, oh man, and murmur not | Your little grief may be &s sweet repose; The discontent that court# a better lot May wed a briar where it wooed a rose While yet wc live as creatures on earth, Until pttle Death shall close the weary eye The smile will fade to give the tear drop birth. A ud laughter prove the herald of the sigh. We need our cares to plead eternal peace— To whisper ‘‘home” amid the din of strife. And bid us clasp, when all our sorrows cease, The friends we love around the Tree of Life. Impugn not God ! Instructors of the heart Are all our ills; the grief that heaven I sends I Have each a voice to plead a better part xhnd point the goal where every trouble | ends. Since, then, our sorrows are in mercy sent, Come, let us bow in patience to the rod, Endure our troubles with a brave content, m And make each grief a minister of God. —L L. Knight. In Atlanta Constitution. The weather on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7th, 8th and 9th, was the coldest ever experienced in Newton county. The mercury w’eut down to 2 degrees abovo zero, in the largest and best regulated thermome¬ ters; while in the smaller machines the quick-silver came near freezing in a hard knot. The few oats that es¬ caped the January blizzard were wiped from the face of the earth, by this last freeze. It was bitter cold weather, and don’t you let that fact escape your mind, for in the distant future you may have occasion to tell your grand-children about it. After the freeze and blizzard of last week the sun came out bright and clear on Sunday morning, but during the night and Monday a snow storm visited this section, covering the earth with a sheet of suow from three to five inches deep. Tuesday a'crust of ice was on the snow, the trees were j covered with Sieet and everything had j the apperance of winter scene in 1 a j some cold northern climate. It was ! ■ one of nature’s pictures to be seen but once in a life time iu this section of Georgia, Arrangements are bemg made to have a shooting match, at live quails, between Cant. N. C. Carr and Mai : , T. D. Guinn, two celebrated k , cal ! wing shots. The match will come off! some time this month. No betting j will be allowed, else considerable! inoney would be I slaked on the result. * Captain Carr shoots from the hip and i sets his bird afire” at almost every i shot; while Major Guinn hardly ever j fails to “turn the feathers of a par | tridge the wrong way” when one gets up before him. “2/7 COUNTRY: MAY 8HE EVER BE RIGHT; RIGHT OR WRONG, MT COUNTRY! JwnrRKSON. COVINGTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, FEB. 14, 1895. LETTER FROM TEXAS. Corsicanna, Texas, Feb. 8th 1895. Dear Enterprise:—We left Atlanta by way of the L. & N. Monday even ing, Feb. 4, at 8 o’clock. We were on the Vestibule train, which is an elegant service. We had a splendid run to Chattanooga. Just before we arrived at the latter place we began to see evidences of snow, and from here on to Texarkana the ground was covered, but the sun was shining and it loooked quite comfortable through the warm car window's. We had no trouble anywhere on the route—made good time and arrived in Corsicanna Wednesday evening, at 6 o’clock. As we came through the southern part of Arkansas and eastern Texas, the ground was sloppy; but in the after¬ noon of the 6th, between Tyler and this point, a Texas norther struck us, and in a few minutes water was turn¬ ed into ice. As we stepped out of the cozy car at Corsicanua the change was marvel oua. My daughter, Kathleen, declar ed that the wind cut like a knife. We went about 200 yards to the hotel and in a few minutes found warm quarters, and were soon wrapped in oblivious repose, and dreamed of friends and loved ones in Georgia. The hotel keeper was kind enough to inform us that the weather was phenominal, and that the oldest in¬ habitant did not recollect such a spell; therefore, we were obliged to conclude that the weather was in sympathy with the country, and was just showing strangers what great things Texas could do. Ail along the road we saw cotton in the fields, and at every station bales were piled up into lots, protect¬ ed only by wire fences. At one place I guess we saw 1 000 bales lying in one enclosure, and I am satisfied that in some places there is more scattering cotton, as they call it, in the field than we make in some sections east of the Mississippi. Kathleen remarked that they fen¬ ced their cotton up in Texas, and turned the cattle out Georgia farm¬ ers would cease to wonder where all the cotton comes from, if they could see the cotton fields of Texas. And there is no doubt but we in Georgia ought to manufacture cotton goods and let these people grow the raw ma¬ terial. We went out and spent the night with Mrs. Cheney and family. She has a comfoi table bouse in the city and her boys are all in business and doing well, which is a source of gratification to theit many friends. Dr. John Cheney and wife are here also. They have an interesting fam¬ ily. Their children are bright and smart. The Doctor has been holding down a claim in the Pan Handle, where he says there is some very val uable laud. His wife, Miss Gertrude, is looking well, but she insists that there is no place like Georgia. I am going out to Brother’s this j moridng and will write again. I am | going hunting as soon as the weather J gets good. The people here are cour- 1 teous are courteous and hospitable, but the Georgians are like the cbil lire " of Isi-nel—Uiey sigh for a sight of the red hille and cool spr.ngs of Jrar M Ge " rgm - ll,ey say " ,ev ‘ ,rc coming to the Exposition sure, and I hi,ve n0 d!,ubt but wl11 8ee ma ">' of our friends in Atlanta next fall. I remain, respectfullv, " r J T 11 T I,i:I ) “ OOK ‘ ' - ...... _ We learn that a “physical culture institute” will open iu our city at an early day. Some of our church mem bers are laboring under the impres sion that “physical culture,” in this connection, means “dancing school.” SOMEWHAT PERSONAL. “Down she goes— Striped hose ; Let us turn away. Sights like this One cannot miss, On days like yesterday.” Covington girl, proud and fair, With both feet in the air ; Is a novel sort of show To witness in the snow. Rev. H. M. Jarvis and family, of Kingstree, S. C., speak of moving to Newton county at an early day. Miss Kate Ray, of Rockdale coun¬ ty, has been on a pleasant visit to friends near Covington. Misses Sadie and Annie Maud Greer, of Hayston, spent last week with their graud-mother Hollings¬ worth, in Conyers. Rev. Dr W. A. Candler, of Emory college, preached the funeral of Rev. Dr. W. P. Harrison, in Columbus, on Sunday last. MissFlorrie Henderson has return ed from an extended visit to South Corolina and is looking as charming as ever. Mr. Jack W. Lindsay is getting tired of Utah and will probably re¬ turn to Newton county before very long. At the election in the new Oxford district, Saturday, Dr. E. V. Bran¬ ham was elected Justice of the Peace with Messrs. Charlie Stone and Oscar Smith as Bailiffs. Mr. John Gardner, of Rocky Plains district, wdio has been so seriously sick is up and about again, to the de¬ light of his many friends ail over Georgia Mr. L. D. Adams has opened a first-class furniture store, in the Hollis building, and is now ready to give the public bargains in all kinds of fur niture. Col. H. D. Capers, now of South Carolina, has been on a visit to rela¬ tives and friends in Oxford and Cov¬ ington and was as gallant and gay as iu the happy days of yore. Miss Charlie Porter came up from Florida last week and remained a few days with loved ones at Porterdale, and then returned to join her mother, who is spending the winter months in that State. Major Jno. B. Davis has been re¬ elected on the City School Board, and made chairman of the same. The other commissioners are: Messrs. J. M. Belcher, J. G Lester, J. F. Hen clerson, J. M. Pace and D. A. Thomp so i, Jr. Col. A S. Cohen appears to be the happiest man in town, all on account of the appearance of a beautiful baby girl at his home. This is the first girl born to the family and of course the Colonel and Mrs. Cohen are very ; proud of their darling little daughter. | Mr. llenrv C. Peek, of Newton i county, was united in marriage to Miss Annie Q. Rice, of Rockpale, on Feb. 3 r( | # Rev. J. E. Dickey, of Emory c dJege, officiated. We wish for friend Henry and his beautiful and lovely bride a long life of peace and plenty, health, joy and happiness. Mayor Pace knew what he was do¬ ing when he appointed Hon. H. B. Anderson chairman of the streeet committee. Mr. Anderson is a busi¬ ness man and will see that the street work , . done , . substantial , . , style. Al is in ready he has reduced the pay of monthly hands from $18 to 815. Himself and his committee will do their best to give the people nice side walks aid first-class roads, although it will take some time to get all the in good order. HEARTS THAT BEAT AS ONE. On Monday last at 4 p. m., Mr. Wra, C. Thompson was united in marriage to Miss Maud Lee, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs N. C. Lee. The marriage came off at the elegant home of the bride’s parents, on Stone Mountain street, and was witnessed by a number of special friends of the family. Rev. T. B. Trenholm per¬ formed the ceremony. The happy groom is one of our most energetic and popular young men ; while the lovely bride is a young lady of beauty, grace and culture. May peace and plenty bless them all the days of their lives, is the earnest prayer of their many friends and admirers here and elsewhere in Georgia. MR. HENRY BRITTAIN. Most of our readers are well ac¬ quainted with Mr. Henry Brittain and they will be glad to learn that he is healthy, popular and prosperous at his new home in Atlanta. He is now with Messrs. Miller Brothers, succes¬ sors to D. H. Dougherty & Co., at 46, 48 & 50 Whitehall street, where lie will be delighted to meet all his Middle Georgia friends, especially those from Newton county. This en¬ terprising house is selling the best and finest goods at about one-naif their true value, and Mr. Brittain guarantees bargains to all who call or send their orders. In this issue of the Enterprise is an advertisement of this mammoth and reliable establishment. Read it carefully and when you go to Atlanta call on Miller Brothers at 46, 48 & 50 Whitehall street. CANDY THAT IS CANDY. Mr. Charles W. Camp keeps Nun nally’s celebrated seal package can¬ dy, getting it fresh twice every week. Any size package furnished at the same price you pay for it in Atlanta. This is the finest, purest and best can¬ dy on earth. The young man who presents his lady friend with any oth¬ er candy is liable to “get left.” The young lady who eats any other candy may need the services of a dentist. It is good for old and young, rich and poor. Mr C. W. Camp is the only merchant in Covington who handles this candy. Call at his new store, in Swords’ building, to purchase your candy, fruits, fancy and family gro¬ ceries. Prices low.—mc!4.1 THE NEW PENSION LAW. There seems to be a good deal of misunderstanding throughout the state concerning the workings of the new pension law. Letters of inquiry received at the capitol indicate that some people imagine that under the provisions of this law every man who fought in the confederate array is to receive a P euslon - This idea is, of couri3e > erroneous. The basis of pen¬ sion under the new law is extreme poverty and this must be proven, law does not go into effect until the 1st of May, and there has been ap propriated $30,000, which means that there cannot be more than five hun¬ dred pensioners, as it is provided that each pension shall he $60. Hayston will soon have one of the neatest school houses in the county, and a flourishing school will bless that section in the course of a few weeks.’ Mr. G. W. Swords cut several tons of ice from Mr. Edward Heard’s fish ponds here in town last Friday. The ladies of Newton county will certainly have a creditable exhibit at the Atlanta Exposition next fail. NO. 21. Cal GIRL’S HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL. Intermediate Department, Fifth Grade.—Ethel Farmer, Dessa Hays, Mary Lee, Rosebud Spencer. Fourth Grade.—Eliza Davis, Dud¬ ley Guinn, Fanny Henderson, Clifford Henderson, Bessie Heard, Annie Hig¬ gins, Jesse Loyd, Bessie Mixon, Bir¬ die Shepherd, Ralph Wright. Third Grade.—Lola Allen, Ida Boostin, Clara Carr, Ola Ingram, Ru¬ by McDonald, Joyce Perry. Kate J. Bigham, (Teacher.) . Primary Department Second Grade. —Bonner Simms, Paul Lester, Em nett Womack Wright, Hyda Heard, Willie Beck Shepherd, Jackie Clark, Walter Davis, Tom Swann, Lester Lee, Minnie Mobley. First Grade.—Ackie White, Paul Evans, Bertie Trenholm, George Hu son, Robert Vining, Mary Loyd, Vaughn Fitch, Berto Lee, Boykin Wander, Evaliua Middlebrook. Pauline Horton Askew, (Teacher.) Grammar Department Sixth Grade. —Mabel Higgins, Cornelia Fowler, Lizzie Pickett, Mary Lou Wickers, Brownie Huson, Vivian Bowers. Seventh Grade.— Annie Carr, Sa¬ die Loyd, Camille Perry, Eva Steph enson, Sallie Turner, Emmie Davis, Mamie Smith. Eighth Grade.—Mattie Heard, L ; z zie Fowler, Brownie McDonald, Hel¬ en Spencer, Adele Turner, Addie Fowler. Mrs. E. V. Spencer, ('Teacher.) The Farmers' Meeting. Covington, Ga., Feb. 5, 189"). At the call of G. W. W. Stone, tempo rary president, the Protective Associa¬ tion of Cotton Planters of Newton coin • ty met in the court house at 11 o’clock a. m. today. After stating the objects of the meeting the temporary president resigned. J. W. King was then elected permanent president, and D. H. Mob¬ ley secretary. On motion of O. W. Stewart, a com¬ mittee composed of one from each militia district in the county, was ap¬ pointed by the president to ascertain the percentage of farmers in their res¬ pective districts who are willing to pledge themselves to reduce their cotton acreage 25 per cent, for the present year, said committee to report to the associa¬ tion on Saturday, February 16th, at a meeting to be held at the court house 10 o’clock a. m, The following is the committee : Town district—Geo. Hill. Oxford—M. D. Sockwell. Gain Creek—Sidney R. Ellington. Wyatt— J. H. Carroll. Brick Store—W. L. Gibson. Hays—F. M. Hays. Gaither’s—A. L. Hays. Rocky Plains—T. J. Bell. Brewer’s—Augustus Heard. Leguin—Ben. J. Anderson. Newborn—T. J. Speer. Stansell’s—J. W. Burns, Cedar Shoals—B. H. Woodruff. Downs—G. Q. Livingston. Interesting speeches were made bv G. W. W. Stone and others with refer¬ ence to the necessity of the co-operati.Mi of the farmers in an effort to reduce toe acreage of cotton. The following reso¬ lution was introduced and passed : Resolved, by this county meeting, That we, as farmers, cannot and will not use guano this year at the present price of 400 pounds of middling cotton for one ton of guano. On motion the association adjourned to meet on Saturday, February 16th, at 10 o’clock a. in. J. W. KING, President D. H. Mobley, Secretary. The next grand jury should make an effort to have better wagon road in Newton county. Street overseer 11. W. Smith wa on the sick list several days of last week, but is up and about now.