Newspaper Page Text
VOL 42. NO 16.
DID “JIM” SMITH LEND
MONEY FOR PENSIONS ?
Reported On Good Authority That Millionaire Far¬
mer is the Unknown Who Advanced $17,090
to the State Until Legislature Meets.
Despite the great secrecy that
has been thrown about the trans
action, it was said Saturday that
he loan of $17,000, without inter
t the deficit
est. to the State to meet
in the pensions due Confederate
veterans in Newton and Clarke
counties, was made by none other
than James M. Smith, millionaire
farmer, a lessee of convict labor in
state, and at present a candidate
for the governorship of the State.
The announcement of Mr
Smith’s identity in connection with
the proffered loan is made on very
good authority. The public is suf¬
ficiently well acquainted through
Itbs account which appaared in last
Thursday’s Journal, with the de
tails of the offer, A citi*«n, name
and address unknown, wrote the
[governor, offering the interest, state a little for
over $17,000, without
|the detiicit in the pension appro
pnation which would make the
[veterans of Newton and pensions Clarke
counties go without their
[until the legislature met this sum
mer. The loun was to be repaid
by the state when the legislature
met.
Governor Terrell, who received
the letter, took extraordinary pre¬
cautions to keep the name secret.
JERSEY ODD FELLOWS
VISIT COVINGTON.
About twenty Odd Fellows of
the Jelsey lodge came down on last
Thursday and met with the 'Cov¬
ington lodge. The visitors were
entertained by the local lodge and
an elegant reception tendered
them in the Castle Hall on
Thursday night.
The Jersey lodge was recently
organized nnd is one of the most
nourishing lodges in this section
of the state.
MR. POLLITZER GOES
TO FITZERGERALD.
It is much regreted by the many
friends of Mr. Hal R. Pollitzer that
he has given up his position with
the Covington Electric Light Com
Ipany to accept a position with the
jthe [Company. Fitzgerald Light and Water
Mr. Pollitzer has made
Imany friends since his short resi¬
lience in Covington, who trust that
Ihe will continue to succeed in h'«
mew fieid as ha has done in Cov
ng ton.
ED WEAVER SHOOTS
JONH AVERY, COL.
On Monday John Avery, colored,
was shot by Ed. Weaver, difficulty
[occurring about a deck of cards.
Particulars cannot be learned at
this time. Avery died Monday
night.
As soon as he could, after learn¬
ing cf the affair Deputy T. F.
iMaddox went to the scene, but
[could not locate Weaver. He
searched all Monday night but
[Weaver made , geod . his .. escape.
[Weaver is also a negro. IL.th
icgroes lived in Rocky Plains dis
net. ■
IMURANCE-People IMTTPavpf p , desiring , ••
> take insurance in the Athens
ompa ny of the Newton county
Iivis 1 . In Covington every Sat
_:day. Apply to A. V. Poole.
J-15 06 2mo.
i/ Fra Enterprise
COVINGTON, GA. FRIDAY, MARCH 9,
To reporters he was inscrutable;
and his precautions went even
further. Instead of dictating his
letter of acceptance, he wrote it by
hand, sealed it himself, and took
it himself to a mail box and post¬
ed it.
Mr. Smith’s friends seeiu this a
proof of his modesty. He was
unwilling, say these friends, that
the offer should have even the ap¬
pearance of policy on his part. It
came from the heart, and was a
laudable wish that the Confederate
veterans of his section—Newton
and Clark counties adjoin Mr.
Smith’s own county of Oglethorpe
—should not suffer through an
oversight on the the pait of the
state, as long as Mr. Smith, with
all his fortune stood by.
It is doubtful, these friends also
assert, whether the proffer e\er
would have become known, least
of all to the beneficiaries, except
for the unexpected disclosure to¬
day.
Probably it was because he him¬
self considered the loan of the
money and the loss of the interest
such a trifling service—whatever
other people might consider it—
that Mr Smith demanded that his
identy remain a mystery.—At
lanta Journal.
DR. ANDERSON MOVES
INTO STAR BUILDING.
Dr. N. Z. Anderson, who for
some years has had his office in
the Swords building, has removed
to the Star Building. Dr. An¬
derson’s office iti the Star Building
will consist of numbers 10, 17, and
18, where he will respond to the
call of bis patients at ail hours.
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING
CALLED FOR APRIL 3, 1006.
Covikgtox, Ga , Maxell 6 , 1900
—A meeting of the Democratic
Executive Committee was held in
the court bouse today, agreeable
to the call of the chairman, Horn
J. M. Pace.
A quorum being present, the
chairman explained the object of
the meeting to be the fixing of the
date for holding a mass meeting of
the democratic party for the elec¬
tion of a new democratic executive
commute, the fixing of the date
for holding the democratic prima¬
ry, and for such other business a t
may properly come before ihe
meeting.
On motion it was unanimously
decided to hold the mass meeting
of the democratic party in the
court house, in Covington, at 10
o’clock a. m., 011 the first Tuesday
in April, 1906.
There being no further business
the committee adjourned.
J. M. PACE, Chairman.
J. W. Anderson, Secretary.
The Constitution in a special
from Cedartowu asks this question,
T „ . , - . .
( t / 1111 1 , ^ o hHtatepa
joint debate with G. A. Nunnally?
R fuc;kcr says that this is the
_ uest j 0|1 5 ^,,^ asked by several
Qbservaut citizens of Cedartowu.
Sa\ , no . on , j. i
m u w,i\ri . an > r 0
uLv '"""I eu.z.'H * ay
anything about Hofcu Smith .ide
stepping 1 F a debate with Clark How
ell, have you?
Mr. Smith will you and Mr. •
Howell continue your debates,
Ans. Go ask Clark, you catch,
HUGH WHITE CELEBRATES
HIS NINETIETH BIRTHDAY.
White is One of The Pioneer
Settlers of This County • ••
Widely Known.
Hon. Hugh White, familiary
called “Uncle Hugh” by his most
intimate friends, the subject ot this
sketch, celebrated his ninetieth
birthday in this city, Sunday,
March 4. Around him were ga¬
thered on thi 6 occasion at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Wood
Aiken, children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and two of
his lifelong friends, Dr. .T. S.
Moore and Rev Asbury C. Nixon,
both of this county.
Mr. White’s only son, Charles
H. White, one of the leading mer¬
chants of this city. There are
three daughters—Mrs. Wood Aiken
of Covington ; Mrs. George Aiken
and Mrs. John Wright, of Stewart.
Mr. White is a pioneer settler of
this county, and for three-score
years or more has been prominent
amoug th<* foremost citizens of
this section. He is a uative of
Ireland, and was born in Larne,
on the shore of the Irish sea, where
in the distance, could be seen, in
clear weather, Scotland and En¬
gland.
On account of the native home
becoming so thickly settled, and
believing that they could realize
more profit from their manufac¬
tures in America, the family con¬
sisting of the father, mother and
eight children, emigrated to the
new world. In the winter of 1829,
on the ship, “The William ot Liv¬
erpool,” they set sail from Belfast,
and after a smooth voyage of sev¬
eral months, lauded at Charleston,
S. C., going thence immediately
to Anderson county, South Caro
lira, where they remained for
three years. In 1883 the family
removed to Athens, Ga., remain¬
ing in that vicinity about ten years
before settling in Newton county.
This family of Whites were
among the first to engage in the
cotton manufacturing industry in
Georgia. For a number of years
prior to the civil war Hugh White
owned and operated two cotton
mills, one on Ocmulgee river in
Butts county, and the other situa¬
ted iu Newton couuty, on the Al
cova river. B >th factories were
burned by Sherman’s army iu
1865. About 450 bales of cotton
were destroyed in the burning of
the mills. About this time or a
little later cottcn sold iu New
York at $1 a pound.
Mr. White’s wife, who was Miss
Alice Hardeman, daughter < f the
late Hon. Felix Harilm n, died in
her sixty-fifth year.
All of this family were noted
for their longevity. An elder
brother died several years ago in
Mississippi at the age of 92. The
subject ot tins sketch is the only
surviving member of the family.
In many respects he is one ot the
most remarkable men living iu this
section today. Notwithstanding
his four-score and ten years, his
mental faculties are strong and he
relates his life’s story in an un¬
usually intelligent and interesting
manner. Ho is likewise well pre¬
served physically for one of such
advanced age. Ho takes daily
walks to and from the homes of
his son and daughter in this city.
He has a remarkable retentive
and , recalls ,, with ..
memory, accuracy
many stirring events of the early
history of Georgia. He relates
many interesting reminiscences of
the fifteen or twenty years just
preceding the civil war, and
entertain his friends for hours
discussing matters showing the
industrial progress and develop
uient of this section, in the last
halt century.
Mr. White livaa w.tl-in
reach of his thirty grandchildren,
who are devoted to their venerable
grandfather, and are untiring it*
their efforts to ke. i‘!> r him
un{ ] cheerful and to nicks his last
years happy ones.
PHYSICpS' to bBeld JOINT HERE MEETING MARCH
20
-
Fulton, DeKalb, Rockdale, Walton
and Newton Counties to
be Represented.
A joint meeting of the physi¬
cians of DeKalb, Walton, Rock¬
dale and Newton counties will be
held here on March 20, at 10 a m.
There will he an address of wel¬
come' by Capt. James M. Face,
which will be responded to by one
of the visiting physicians.
Papers will be read by the fol
lowing Atlanta physicians:
Dr. M. B. Hutchins, on X-Ray
Treatment.
Dr. F. H. Hancock, when to
operate successfully, w^th report
of Hip Joint Amputation.
Dr Bernard Wolff. Is there an
Epidemic of Scabies in the State.
Dr, Geo. H. Noble, Perineor¬
rhaphy.
Dr‘ E. Bates Black, Brain Func¬
tions.
A paper subject to bo announ¬
ced later by Dr. J. M. Crawford.
Dr. R. L. Hollis, of llayston,
will read a paper on Acet< znne.
Dr. W- Z. Holliday, of Agusta,
the president of the Georgia Medi¬
cal Association will deliver an ad¬
dress.
This is only a preliminary pro¬
gram as there will be a number of
additions later.
All physicians in the above
named comities are urged to be
present.
FROM FRANK ANDERSON
AND “BILLY” KING.
Mr. W^SH^orman, Atfjptlie tin
manager Covington Baseball
team last war is in receipt oft wo
welcome letters from Frank An¬
derson and “Billy” King, two of
Covington’s star players last year.
The fans here still continue to talk
of Frank’s beautiful work last
summer, and Bill’s superb slab
work. Frank Anderson is at pres¬
ent the coach of the R. E. Lee
University at Tliomastoh. His
name will long be remembered in
•fandom if he succeeds in landing
the.pennant of the Prep. League
this year. Frank wishes all his
friends here well and holies lie will
l»e with us next summer.
Billy King was with the IL.i
yersity boys last year and did good
work for the pennant-winners.
Billy intimated in his letter
that he would like to be with us
next summer. He needn’t worry
about that.
*** .
The baseball spirit has been lack¬
ing ut Covington up till now. We
hope it will not remain this wav
long. It will take a heap of work
to get a team like Covington is go¬
ing to have this season We know
our present manager Mr. Smith
will get up one of ihe best teums
in Middle Georgia, but still it i»
not a bad idea to start early.
The Enterprise assures its readers
interested in sports that much
space will be devoted to Covington
dope this season.
MR. R. M. RAKESTRAW
CRITICALLY ILL.
Mr. It M. Rakestraw, one of
the county’s most highly respected
........ critically ill . ,
citizens . . at u 0,ne
is
of his son-in-law, Mr. Fletcher
Biggers, about eight miles east of
C o oV °" j nS n crtOi
Mr. Rakestraw is ab'»n f 80 rears
0 he . has a . large mini tt-r
of friends in aJl parts of the coun
ty, who wish for him a speedy re*
coverv.
js the lather o( ,, rs . j ame „
M. Belcher of this city.
WANTED—To buy gilt
notes. W. L. ADAIR.—tf.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
5F aaaaaa ’jyV YV T
1 ______ BUTT,"
' W
CliARK & <
* COTTON FACTORS
◄ < AND *4 ■4
•4 COMMISSION MERCHANTS, ■4
■4 <
4
<4 843 Reynolds Mreet, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. “4 4
Bagging, Ties and Best Fertilizers. ■4
< ◄
* LIBERAL ADVANCES. CHARGES REASONABLE. ■4
«4
<
Write us Before Arranging for Advances. ■4
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO F. 0. B SALES. *4
ZKKKi yyyyy.yy iiu aJLT y.yyyyy.yy AAA1.M, yyyyy r v vvy y.y y.y.y v? t v
HELLO! HELLO!!
HELLO! Who is That ?
This is B. W. SMITH and I want to have a
Telephone Talk with you. I am representing the
well known CADIZ ELECTRIC CO., of Cadiz, O.
in Newton and Jasper counties, and will say to all
parties wanting a T ELEPHONE that will give the
BES F SERVICE, and one with great ringing pow¬
er, they should buy no other but the “MOGUL”
They “Speak for Themselves ”
0 Your orders will be apprecited and will receive $
prompt attention. Yours fur Talking — 6-9-06. <0
t B. W. SMITH.
PALACE BARBER SHOP
MOVED.
I will move my Darber Shop into the
SHEPHERD BUILDING
Next week, where I will be ready to serve all my old
customers and new ones also.
it is a well known fact that I have Three of the
Best Barbers In The City,
Polite and Accommodating. Give us a trial and we will
do your work in the future. Comfortable Chairs and
Clean Linen.—Im.
SIM BELL. Proprietor.
DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE TO MEET.
The Executive Committee of
•be Democratic party uiff at the
court house Tuesday, March 6 th,
as will bn seen elsewhere in a card
f Col. J. W. Anderson, secretary
It will be of much interest to
tiie public to note that a motion
was unaiiimous'y passed that a
mass meeting be held at the court
louse on the first Tile day ir.
\pril.
As this meeting i- likely to he
one of great importance, we wish
to call especial attention to the
fact, and trust the meeting will be
largely attended.
MR. BOGGUS MENTIONED
FOR COMMISSIONER.
Mr. II J. Boggus, one Newton
county’s mo 3 t prosperous farmers,
and former member :>t the board 1
a
of County Commissioners, was in 1
Covington Wednesday. The many ;
friends of Mr. Boggus, on account 1
of his splendid service which he
ren dered the county during his
lust term of office as County Loiii
missioner, are urging him t an
nounce again, subject to tho nom
matron in the Democratic primary.
,. trM , Mr . Bonffns will con
gent to announce as candidate for
the office. [
1
Take The Enterprise for the news
~ L V
"
WORK ON BANK BUILD¬
ING BEGUN TUESDAY.
Work on the building which is
to In* e.ictetl bv the Bank of Cov-
1 <gto. las begun. Mr. C. A.
^ Clark. :lie -ontiact' has a Iarg#
; r
fo'ce >i w.ji kmen ui dor his charge,
i and, in few days the old
I a struc
tute where the new building is to
stand will be torn down. Part of
the rear granite material has ar¬
rived and is being put into shape
(or the new l-ui’ding.
MR. W. H. ELLIS OF
.
ROCKDALE HERE.
Mr. W. H. Ellis, of Rockdale
county, was in Covington Wednes¬
day on business. Mr. Ellis is one
of the most progressive farmers of
Rockdale county. He handed u
his subscription for the Weekly
Enterprise, and remarked, thst
while the paper was not his coim
ty paper, he wanted to be remetn
btred among its subscribers, be
cause he considered it one of the
cleanest and best weeklies of thy
state,
inn a f (O 2 rs :.•* tmm r Yd 0 Im) n Q
STARRSVILLE, GA., BOX 24 .
BREEDER CF
BARBED PLYMOUTH ROOKS >M
SINGLE COMB COMB B IU t I cc
Only Leghorn XL IS
for 75 Cents.
Fanu ail at W
d -9-9-05.