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A ERPRISE,
VOL. XXX.
WISE AND OTHERWISE.
Hundreds of acres of land has been
planted in corn in Newton county
within the past two weeks. Our far
niers as a rule will make an effort to j
raise most of their supplies at home
this year, Of course considerable
cotton will be planted, but food crops
will not lie neglected.
Brother Moiris, of the Cuthbert
Enterprise, lias discovered that the
farmer who raises his own corn, meat,
hay, peas, potatoes, syrup, etc., sel
doin has occasion to complain of hard
times. However, when you see one
hauling Western meat, corn aud hay
out of town at this season of the year
you n eed not be surprised to see him
Oil the streets a day or two of each
week talking hard times.
Dr. O S Prophitt, who lived in
Covington for many years, died at his
home iu Hot Springs, Ark., on April
3,1895. Aged about 75 years. Mr.
Henry J. Boggus, of this county, was
called by telegraph to Hot Springs to
look after the Doctor’s affairs, ho be
lug one of the principal legatees. It
is said that Dr. Prophitt was worth
from $15,000 to $40,000 and that he
willed all except $1,000 to Mr.
Boggus,
Dr. W. G. Turney is now a con
doctor on the Middle Geogia &• At¬
lantic railroad, between Covington
and Milled Seville, and has already be¬
come very popular with the patrons
and officials of the road. The Doctor
had charge of the Western Uniou
Telegraph office here for a long time
and gave satisfaction to the public.
He is a courteous gentleman and we
know he will give the road good and
faithful service.
Rev. C. C. Spence and wife, of
White comity, have been on a visit
here as the guests of Mrs. S. C.
Spence. Both are in fine health, al
though Mr. Sp.euce came very near
being seriously injured while riding
a horse on bis plantation several days
ago. The horse stumbled and threw
Mr. Spence on the ground, falling on
hirn. For several days he suffered
from a sprained ankle, but no bones
were broken and lie is again as hale,
hearty and jovial as ever
The 2nd quarterly conference of
the Covington Methodist church was
held on Sunday last, at which time
Mr. Henry D. Pace and Mr. Haral
Pace, both of this city, applied for
license to preach, Their applications
met with favor and will be referred to
die District Conference, which body
"ill doubtles reeommeud that the
General Conference receive them as
members of that body. Before they
me recommended, however, it will be
necessary for them to underg oan ex
Animation before the District Confer*
mice officials.
Card of Thanks.—E ditor Enter¬
prise:—Permit us, through your col
to re turn our sincere aud heart
Mt thank s t0 the generous hearted
1 e >pk, ot Newborn and Hayston for
H h valuable assistance in restoring
} U ' household effects and valuables
.
111 place of tho se we so unfortunately
lost by fi re on the afternoon of the
26th of March. Words fail
the to express
"“".their gratitude, appreciation and affec
hearts. kindness has kindled in
011 r The desire
lives greatest of our
will ever he that we may, in
humbl our
e wa y» live to repay these good
people, to some extent, for their kind
Very show us on that
occasion.
J W. Hendrix. spectfully, Mb. and Mrs.
Trade with th ose who advertise.
u 3fT COUNTRY: MAY SHE EVER BE RIGHT; RIGHT OR WRONG MT COUNTRY/ "—Iwrumox.
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COVINGTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1805.
SOMEWHAT PERSONAL.
Capt. J. M. Pace visited Americas
on legal business this week.
Mrs. H. W. Cary has returned
from a visit to dear ones in Putnam
county.
Miss Clara Anderson, well known
here, has charge of the telegraph office
at Eat on ton.
Rev. R. W. Bigham has begun a
three weeks protracted meeting at the
Methodist church in Eatouton.
Hon. O. S. Porter has put his resi¬
dence in the best of order and has
one of the prettiest homes in Georgia.
Hon. Albert Cox, one of the best
speakers in Georgia, will deliver the
memorial address in Covington on
April 26th.
Rev. Mr. Bell, Pastor of Hopewell
church, near Rocky Plains, has been
attending the Presbytery, at Abbe¬
ville, S. C., tliis week.
Mr. Wm. M Anderson has a posi
tion on the live and newsv Atlanta
Daily Commercial and is getting along
nicely in the Gate City
Tax Collector R. L. Loyd and fami¬
ly have moved to their new residence,
on Conyers street, where we trust
they will be healthy and happy.
Prof. L. II Harris, of Emory col¬
lege, has bought the H. A. Scomp
residence and lot iu Oxford paying
about #2,000 for it.
Miss Addie Mabry, of Rocky Plains,
and Miss Lydie Evans, of Covington,
have returned from a pleasant visit
to friends in Conyers.
Mr. H. M. Speer speaks of opera¬
ting an electric plant*on the creek,
below Bagby & Speer’s water mill,
here in town.
Mr. S. H. Harris, who lives in the
northern portion of Newton county
says that he will go to Texas again
in May.
Master Oscar Flowers has accepted
a position iu Decatur aud will make
that town his. home during the
summer.
Mrs. James Cook, one of the best
and noblest ladies in Georgia, died at
the home of her husband in Coving¬
ton Tuesday. She leaves many loved
ones to mourn her departure.
Mrs. Georgia Jones, of Atlanta,
aud her fascinating daughter, Miss
Jessie, have been on a delightful visit
to our city as the guests of Mrs S. P.
Thompson, who is a sister of Mrs.
Jones.
Prof. H. A. Scomp lost his pocket
book one day last week and will pay
a reasonable reward for its recovery.
It contained a small amount of money,
a number of notes and a bank check
calling for several hundred dollars.
M iss Estelle Thompson, of Rocky
Plains, one of our best and brightest
young ladies, has a flourishing school
at Worthville. She is very popular
with pupils and patrons and is es¬
teemed and beloved by all who know
her.
M rs. W. H. Ivy and lovely daugh¬
ter, Miss Lilia, are visiting Penning¬
ton, Morgan county, as the guests of
Mrs. Fannie Pennington, who is a
daughter of Mrs. Ivy. After spend¬
ing some time there they will visit
relatives in Mississippi and probably
spend the summer in that State.
In noting the visit of a Newton
county young lady to Monroe, the
Walton News says: M iss Nannie
Rose Thomas, a charming young lady
from Oxford, is the guest of Miss Al*
lene Walker this week. Miss Thomas
was one of the popular visitors to our
town last summer and her
again is a source of delight to many
friends.”
IN AND AROUND THE CITY
Whlch May or May Not Interest You.
Patronize home institutions.
You can find gilt edge, russet and
patent leather polish at N. C. Adams.
Mr. John W. Peek had a very fine
milch cow to die on Friday last.
A mad dog was killed at Hays ton
one day last week.
Ice cream freezers, hammocks and
croquet sets. N. C Adams.
Mrs. Rev. T. J. Swanson has been
quite sick several days of this week.
All contributions of flowers to dec¬
orate the church with for Easter will
be very thankfully received.
Cabbage plants for sale.—10 varie¬
ties—40 cents per hundred. See Mrs.
H. M. Speer, on Church street.
Some of the finest Jersey cows in
Georgia can be iound right here in
Newton county,
L. D. Adams has complete line
Coffins and Caskets not in the trust.
Prices low. At new Furniture store.
Another pleasant dance came off at
Music Hall last Thursday night.
About 20 couples were present and
all report a gay and happy time.
Our friend, Mr. David W. Titshaw.
can supply you with the best guanos
in the market at very reasonable
price. See him at once.
Rev Dr. Mack will deliver a Ma¬
sonic lecture iu one of the Covington
churches during the month of June.
It will be free to all
The County Court disposed of a
large amount oflmpcrPi.it business at
its April term, which took up part of
two days of last week.
Big lot sample wall paper represent¬
ing $10,000 stock. Prices way down.
Can order what you want on short
notice. L. D. Adams.
On Monday night, April 22nd,
Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge will
work in F. C. Degree. All Masons
in good standiug will find a welcome
on that occasion.
Rev. Dr. Henry Qui Of? or or 5 who has
been visiting the old world is ou his
return to the United Slates. A loving
welcome, warm and true, awaits this
good and noble man.
Interesting protracted services are
in progress at the Methodist church
here. Prayer service from 4 to 5 p.
m., and preaching from 8 to 9 p. nr.
Everybody cordially invited.
Dr. J. A. Wright’s arctic soda
fount is now in full blast where a
thirsty world can call and refresh it
self with something “that cheers, but
does uot inebriate.”
The supreme court says that real
estate rents, bank stocks aud other se¬
curities are exempt from provisions
of the income tax law. This being
true, the balance of this law should
be repealed by the next congress.
The Covington Steam Dye
do all kinds of dying, with a guaran
tee on every article. Orders left at
the Tailor Shop of David A. Jackson
will receive prompt attention. Prices
low and colors fast.—my. 11.
Tne Conyers Weekly has this kind
word for one of our popular fellow*
citizens: Col. Middlebrook, of Cov
ington, was in our city this week at¬
tending court He is the brainy rep¬
resentative of Newton county iu our
Georgia legislature.”
A heavy frost visited this section
on Thursday morning, April 4th, but
fortunately did not do much damage,
except to kill a few young and tender
vegetables. Old tiyiers say that the
fruit crop was not seriously injured
by this frost.
GIRL’S HIGH SCHOOL
HONOR ROLL.
Grammar Department, Sixth Grade
—Sallie Simms, Mabel Higgins, Mary
Lou Wickers, Lizzie Pickett, Sadie
McDonald. Ophelia Mayo, Vivian
Bower.
Seventh Grade.—Annie Carr, Sadie
Loyd, Emmie Davis, Camille Perry,
Emma Lewis, Eva Stephenson Ma¬
mie Smith.
Eighth Grade.—Lizzie Fowler, Ad
die Turner, Susie Griffin.
Mrs. E. V. Spencer, (Teacher.)
Intermediate Department, Fifth
Grade.—Ethel Farmer, Dessa Hays,
Ray Lee, Rosebud Spencer.
Fourth Grade—Eliza Davis, Dud¬
ley Guinn, Clifford Henderson, Fanny
Henderson, Bessie Heard, Annie
Higgins, Jesse Loyd, Bessie Mixon,
Birdie Shepherd, Ralph Wright.
Third Grade.—Lola Allen, Ida
Boorstin, Clara Carr, Oia Iugram,
Ruby McDonald, Joyce Perry, Carl
Perry, Lillian Stephenson aud Susie
Smith.
Kate J. Bigiiam, (Teacher.)'
Primary Department Second Grade
—Bonner Simms, Hyda Heard, Paul
Lester, Willie Beck Shepherd, Lester
Lee. Sara Boorstin, Walter Davis,
Emmett W. Wright, Carroll Mobley,
Fields Taylor, Thomas C. Swann,
Jackie Clarke.
First Grade.—Paul Evans, Ackie
White, Bertie Trenholm, Robert
Vining, Boykin Wander, Minor
Guinn, Mary Loyd, Annie Perry,
Alvei McDonald, Evalina Middle
brook, George Huson, Berto Lee.
Pauline Horton Askew, (Teacher)
COL. LIVINGSTON HONORED.
In a recent issue of the Washington
Evening Star we find the following
article about our friend and Congress¬
man : “Advices from Venezuela state
that Congressman Livingston of Geor¬
gia is a hero of the day there, and
that it would not be surprising if his
statue were erected on the public
square at Caracus alongside that of
ex-President Monroe, as an exponent
of the Monroe doctrine. Mr. Living¬
ston introduced the resolution which
passed Congress directing the State
Department to intercede between
Great Brittian and Venezuela for a
settlement of their troubles. He also
made a speech on the subject, sound
ing the Monroe doctrine. The speech,
it seems, has struck a popular chord
in Venezuela and has attracted a great
deal of attention there. It has been
translated into Spanish and is printed
in full as a memorable utterance. A
Venezuela poet has written a poem
sounding Mr. Livingston’s praises,
and his picture, advices received here
say, appears in all the newspapers.”
The Atlanta Constitution says :—
With the Venezuelan seuoritas going
into raptures over his picture, and
the poet laureate of the country sen
ding his name down the corridors of
time on the wings of song, the Geor¬
gia congressman has abundant reason
to feel proud.
But the Colonel wears his honors
modestly. They have not turned his
head. He is a true friend to Venezuc*
la and a strong advocate of the Mon¬
roe doctrine, but he would rather be
standing in the flesh in one of Atlan¬
ta’s squares than to pose in marble or
bronze on the plaza of Caracas.
Venezuela would gladly reach out
for h m, but she cannot tempt him to
go down there to enjoy the fruits of
his popularity. It is a fine country,
but it is too far from Georgia’s fifth
district.
NO. 29.
TOWN AND COUNTRY.
Fancy colored crochet cotton at
N. C. Adams.
Mr. R. H. Thompson is recovering
from a severe bilious attack.
Colonel I. N. Smith, of Snapping
Shoals, spen^Monday in town.
Lamp chimney cleaners at 5c worth
25 at N. C. Adams.
A bicycle tournament will come off
here soon.
After a serious spell of sickness
Esquire Reubin Cook is able to be up
and about again.
Mrs. Mary Steadman has returned
from a month’s visit to loved ones in
Lithonia and is looking well.
Sheriff Terrell, of Putnam, came
over here Monday on official business
and returned to Eatouton Tuesday.
If you desire to buy, lease, or rent
nice improved city property be sure
to call on S. \Y. Hawkins.
Husou & Thompson, merchants at
Midway, have dissolved copartnership
and a new firm, Huson Brothers, will
continue the business and sell family
and fancy groceries very cheap.
Mr. Ike W. Brown had a young
mule to choke to death by getting its
head hung in a fence Sunday night.
The mule was a good-natured, frisky
little animal that went by the name
of “House Jones”
Registration Notice. —The New¬
ton county Registration Books will
be open at the Court House in Cov¬
ington every Saturday from this date
to Sept. 1st 1895. R. L. Loyd, T.
C. Newton county. April Gth 1895.
All persons who desire to attend the
Confederate Veterans Reunion at
Houston, Texas, will hand their
names to Hon. L. L. Middlebrook at
once, so that arrangements can be
made for railroad tickets, which must
be purchased before May 17th.
Here is a sure cure for bed bugs:
One ounce of corrosive sublimate, in
one pint of turpentine, shake well
and put on the oeds with feather.
Be sure to label the bottle as it is rank
poison. Every body is liable to be
troubled with bed bugs and this is a
sure remedv If the beds are cleaned
off and this solution put on, you can
say “good bye Mr. Chintz,” for the
balance of that year.
NEWS FROM HAYSTON.
Little Northern Hays is improving
very fast.
We had a very heavy rain last
Sunday, also some hail.
<< Uncle Tommie” Gregory is very
sick. May he soon be well.
Mr. Brown Hays, of Ingleside, vis¬
ited his parents Sunday.
Mr. Johnie Gregory, of Jasper
county, visited his father last Sunday.
Mr. J. L. Cofer has moved into
the new dwelling of Mr. A. S. Hays,
near the store.
Misses Sallie Blasingame and Irene
Hays visited relatives in Newborn
last Friday night.
Miss Excer Bryans and little Win¬
nie Huson, of Covington, visited
friends here last week.
The farmers of this section have
been very busy during the recent fair
weather planting corn and preparing
ground for other crops.
After a pleasant visit of two weeks
with relatives and friends here, Miss
Sallie Blasingame has returned to her
home in Jersey, Ga.
Rev. T. B. Trenholm preached at
the Presbyterian church Friday night
aud Saturday before the fifth Sunday
and Dr. J. B. Mack preached on
Sunday. Rev. Mr. Philips, of At¬
lanta, preached at Mt. Mariah church
last Sunday.