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Cotton Market:
Following was ruling
prices here yesterday:
Middling, 9 3-8 cents
Good mid. 9 1-2 cents
L N. 14
SMALL POX PEST
HOUSE DESTROYED.
Recommended by Dr. Travis County
Physician That It Be Burned.
Case Developed.
A call meeting of the County Com¬
missioners was held Saturday and at
this meeting it was decided to destroy
the small pox pest house used here
several years ago, and it was burned
Saturday afternoon.
The cause of the burning of the pest
house was a recommendation from
the county physician Dr. W. D. Travis.
He stated that it was possible and
highly probable that the small pox
germs were being scattered from that
place to the residents in that section
of the city and that it was dangerous
and a menace to the health of the
citizens. It was found by the com¬
missioners that this house belonged to
the city and an order was obtained to
burn it. This investigation was made
on account of a case of small pox
having developed on a negro named
Hardwick. It seems that Hardwick
had been using the wood from the
house to build his fires with and in
this way became impregnated with
the germs from the building. His
case is light and the premises are be¬
ing rigidly guarded and a quarantine
is in force in that section of the city.
Another case has also developed with
a darkey who had been working at
the big dam of the Central Georgia
Power Co., east of this county
and he came here and was taken sick.
His house is also being strictly guard¬
ed and a quarantine is in force there.
There is absolutely no danger of an
epidemic of this disease here and
there is no necessity for the citizens
to become alarmed, as the two cases
here have been isolated and the most
rigid protection is being accorded the
people. It is a very light form and
the physicians will not allow it to get
farther than it is.
In another column will be found a
statement from Mayor Smith in which
he shows that there is no danger
whatever in there being a scare.
FOR SALE.—Three room house and
lot. Lot 80x100. Good well water.
Within city limits and known as the
Aaron Purrington place. Will sell
a ing bargain¬
ALBeKT PITTS.
n WHAT DO YOU CADE 1
About the size capital of your bank, whether $40,000.00
or $40,000,000.00 if you know your funds are safe and you
can get accommodations when needed ?
The First National Bank
OFFERS YOU SAFETY.
We are under the direct supervision of the United States
Government and obliged to be safe. OUR POLICY IS to
be conservative, yet progressive, to meet every request of our
patrons that is in keeping with sound banking principles, at¬
tentiveness to our business and courteous treatment to every
one,
CAN YOU ASK MORE?
Our officers and directors are among the most progressive
and conservative business men of this locality and they keep
in touch with the banks’ business.
“UNION IS STRENGTH.”
OFFICERS:
N - Z. ANDERSON, Pres. C. C. ROBINSON, Vice Pres.
L- 0. BENTON, Vice Pres. R. E. STEPHENSON, Cashier
DIRECTORS:
r - 0. ROBINSON E. O. LEE N. Z. ANDERSON
C. C. CROOKS J. Z. JOHNSON L. O. BENTON
B. R. PENNINGTON C. R. ROGERS A. J. BELCHER
H E. STEPHENSON H. B. ANDERSON
^ e are not too large for you and you are neither too large
or to ° sr nall for us. We invite your business.
First National Bank
Covington, Georgia.
mt c0OTMgt0ti
COMMANDERY WILL
BE ESTABLISHED.
Several Covington Masons Have
Taken Knight Templars De¬
gree With This Intention.
A party or Covington Masons com¬
posed of Messrs. M. G. Turner, R. P.
Lester, C. A. Sockwell, P. W. God¬
frey and C. S. Tkompson, went over
to Jackson last Friday night and were
given the Knight Templars degree by
the eommandery there. They all re¬
port a most pleasant trip and are very
enthusiastic over the treatment ac¬
corded them by the people of that
thriving little city.
A movement is on foot by the Ma¬
sons to establish a Comman
dery here, and these gentlemen above
referred to went to take the degree
with this in view. At present they
only have the regular blue lodge and
the Royal Arch Chapter, but both of
these lodges are in a most flourishing
condition and it is thought that it is
highly probable that this new feature
will be added here, which will give
Covington more prominence in this
direction.
Covington now has a number of
Masons who belong to the Knight
Templars degree and there is no
question about getting it here.
Putting In Show Windows.
The T. C. Swann Co., has had some
very handsome show windows placed
in the front of their store room which
adds greatly to the appearance of this
popular firm. Mr. Tom Harwell, the
genial manager always looks for im¬
provement in that firms business and
is considered by the people of this sec¬
tion to be one of the best young busi¬
ness men in Newton county.
With the addition of thd show win¬
dows also comes one of the best
spring lines ever put on by them.
Keep up with their advertisements in
this paper and you will see where
to get the best values for the least
money.
The next attraction at the Opera
House here is “The Funny Fellows of
New York,” and this company comes
to the city with the best recommenda¬
tion.
COVINGTON, GEORGIA, MARCH 10, 1909.
NEWTON COUNTY
TEACHERS MEETING
They Will Have a Very Interesting
Session at the College Next
Saturday Morning.
The Newton County Teachers As¬
sociation will hold its regular monthly
meeting at the high school audito¬
rium Saturday morning, March 13th,
and in all probability it will be the
best and most largely attended of any
session held by them during the pres¬
ent year. An unusually bright and
helpful program has been arranged,
dealing with the practical side of
work in the school room and the
teachers are all taking a great deal of
interest in the work.
The program for the meeting is as
follows:
“What the Teacher Can Do to
Make the School Room the Center of
Social interest.” Discussion to be
opened by Mr. L. F. Herring, princi¬
pal of the Mixon School.
“Teaching Reading.” Miss Ruth
Atkinson, of Rocky Plains School.
“Literature.” Miss Lola Harris, of
the High School department of Cov¬
ington public school.
“Teaching English Grammar.” Mr.
D. C. Jones, principal of Flint Hill
School.
“School Improvement Work.”
Miss Rosa Cox, third and fourth
grades Palmer Institute.
Address by Dr. C. W. Peppier,
Chair of Greek Language and Litera¬
ture Emory College. The exact sub¬
ject of Dr. Peppler’s address has not
yet been announced, but it will deal
with work in Archaeology at Pompeii
or Troy.
The teachers of the county will find
it especially helpful to re-read Bul
wer’s “Last Days of Pompeii,” in the
meantime. Dr. Peppier spent a year
in the old world studying excavations
and his talk to the teachers of the
Institute will be one of the most
interesting features of the session.
Owing to the fact that no meeting
was held in February on account of
the inclement weather, a full atten¬
dance is expected.
May Stewart Company.
The May Stewart Company will
play “As You Like It” at the Opera
House in this city Saturday night.
This is one of the best troups playing
the southern towns and was secured
for this city under a strong guarantee.
Go out to see this popular Shake¬
spearian play. You will never be¬
grudge the price. It will be the best
thing shown here in several years.
Quarters Moved Temporarily.
Mr. W. Cohen has moved his stock
of goods into the store room vacated
by the Bank of Newton County, pre¬
paratory to having the partition taken
out of his store on the corner, where
he is making preparation for a com¬
plete mercantile establishment. Mr.
Cohen will leave in a few days for the
eastern markets and will buy a big
stock of spring and summer goods.
On another page will be found his ad¬
vertisement where he says he is going
to sell the goods in his store regard¬
less of the cost. He believes in sell¬
ing out his stock, rather than carry
them over.
Mayor Smith’s Statement.
The following is the statement
made by Mayor Chas. G. Smith in
regard to the small pox scare in the
city: been
“Only one case has as yet
reported to the authorities and no
fear is expressed as to its spreading.
Every precaution has been taken to
stamp it out and the patient and all
parties who were exposed have been
rigidly quarantined and are under
guard. alarm the
“There is no cause for on
part of anyone. The patients have
been sent to the pest house and
placed under close guard. We have
the disease under absolute control
and no fear need be felt by the
citizens. Mayor.’
“Chas G. Smith,
We Want
You not to miss this golden oppor¬
tunity to see and bear the beautiful
sample Milton piano now on exhibit
at the Flowers Hotel, Covington, Ga.
For next 30 davs only we offer this
piano at cost, with terms to suit buy
el ‘ HOWARD PIANO CO.
W. H. Salesman.
N. N. Shippy, Special
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
BANQUET TONIGHT,
Will Be One of the Swellest Recep¬
tions Ever Tendered by This
Fraternal Order.
The annual banquet of the Knights
of Pythias Lodge will be held tonight
and the program is very elaborate in
every detail and promises to be one of
the best held in the history of this
rapidly growing order in this city.
The committee in charge of the en¬
tertainment have used their best ef¬
forts in preparing the different fea¬
tures and from what the members say,
they have left nothing undone to
make it a most enjoyable occasion.
Mr. Thos. G. Callaway will preside
as the toastmaster during the evening
and several speeches will be made,
among the speakers being Mr. J. W.
Austin, of Atlanta; Mayor Chas. G.
Smith, Prof. D. F. Nicholson, Miles
G. Turner, Col. C. C. King, C. R.
Hawk and others.
The spread will be under the direc¬
tion of Mrs. John B. Davis and it goes
without saying that this feature of
the entertainment will be complete
all the way through. Following is the
menu to be sarved:
Grape Fruit,
Oyster Cocktail,
Baked Fish, Cream Potatoes, Toast,
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce,
Pickles, Beaten Biscuits,
Chicken Salad, Olives, Crackers,
Ice Cream, Cake,
Coffee, Tea.
LOCAL TALENT
WILL PRODUCE PLAY
Will Present “The Deestrict Skule”
Under the Auspices of The
Library Asssociation.
The ladies of the Library Associa¬
tion are preparing to present to the
people of this city and community
that most laughable of all comedies,
“The Deestrict Skule,” at the opera
house on the evening of March 23rd,
and it will no doubt receive the
patronage of the entire section.
Aside from the fact that it is one of
the most enjoyable entertainments
possible to produce, it will aid them
in the financial end of the library.
Sometime ago the ladies decided to
give the people the use of the library
free for the present year and this
entertainment is put on to raise funds
with which to pay rent and purchase
the new books as they come from
the press. It is their desire that the
people come out and enjoy a good
laugh at the same time help them to
raise the funds necessary to meet
their requirements.
The play will be put on in first class
style and will carry with it some of
the best local talent in this city, and
that is saying a great deal, too,
for Covington has some strong talent
and they are all putting their best
efforts in this play to make it a
success.
Don’t forget the date, the play and
the cause for which it is being put on.
Go out and have a good two hours
laugh, help the ladies and carry your
friends with you.
Stockholders Meeting.
A meeting of the stockholders of
the Farmers’ Union Warehouse and
Supply Co., will be held at the Court
House, in this city on Saturday, Mar.
13, at 10 a. m. All the stockholders
are requested to be present as there is
business of importance to come before
the body.
S. A. Brown, Manager.
Star Lodge No. 164 1. 0. 0. F.
All members are earnestly requested
to be present at next lodge meeting
Thursday the 11th. Applicants for
new lodge at Pace will be present and
that lodge installed. Refreshments
will be served and there will be other
social features. Come out. ^
A. H. Milner, N. G.
J. W. Peek, Sect’y.
Notice Royal Arch Masons.
Covington Chapter No. 71, R. A. M.
will meet in regular convocation Fri¬
day evening, March 12th, at 7:30.
Work in Royal Arch degree. Come
out companions and assist in the
work.
A. S. Hopkine, H. P.
R. R. Fowler, Sect’y.
$1.00 A Year In Advance.
DEATH CLAIMS
ANOTHER CITIZEN.
Mr. John Walker Robertson Died
At Pine Grove Last Thursday.
Was a Good Citizen.
Mr. John Walker Robertson, aged
sixty-three years, and one of the best
known and most popular citizens of
the county, died at his home at Pine
Grove, in the eastern part of the
county last Thursday after an illness
of two weeks. Up to the time when
he was taken with his last illness he
had been in the best of health and
was in this city a short time since
and was attending to his regular du¬
ties.
He had been a resident of thjs
county practically all his life and pos¬
sibly had more friends than any other
citizen. He had always led an up¬
right and honorable life and will be
sorely missed by hundreds of friends.
When his country called for men in
1861 he was among the first to answer
her summons and served throughout
the war under the command of Colo¬
nel Nix and Lewis. He was one of
the most valiant men of his regiment
and was a member of the Jefferson
Lamar Camp Confederate Veterans of
this county. He was in attendance
at their regular monthly meeting on
the first Tuesday in February and his
comrades will miss his kind and
thoughtful words at the meetings
held by them in the future.
Mr. Robertson is survived by sever¬
al sons, daughters, and other relatives
and has a host of friends to mourn
his end. The funeral services took
place at Carmel church Friday morn¬
ing at eleven o’clock, and was one of
the most largely attended of any held
there in recent years.
To the bereaved family The News
extends its sympathy.
Steel Bridge Combleted.
The new steel bridge across Alcova
river at the old McGuirts site has
been completed and it is one of the
best in the county. This structure
has been needed there for a long time
and the people of that section of the
county are proud of the fact that it is
completed.
STRENGTH!
Statement of condition of Bank of Covington,
of Covington, Ga., at the close of business
February 5th, 1909.
RESOURCES
Loans & Discounts, $139,638.78
Demand Loans...... 41,434.81
Cotton Overdrafts, 9,966.22 $191,039.81
Overdrafts, Unsecured............. 782.31
Furniture and Fixtures,........... 3,833.65
Cash on hand &due from Banks, 58.131.95
Total, - - $253,787.72
B Capital,............................... El ABILITIES $100,000.00
Undivided Profits, (Net)......... 3,217.03
Dividends Unpaid................... 160.00
I Deposits.............................. 150,410.69
Bills Payable and Rediscounts,..
Total, - - $253,787.72
Deposib February 5, 1908, $113,134.93
Deposits February 5, 1909, $150,410.69
1 Capital Increased Jan. 1st, 1908, With NO Un¬
divided Profits—$8,000.00 Dividends Paid
Stockholders Since Capital Was Increased.
DIRECTORS:
S. P. Thompson, Dr. J. T. Gibson,
P. W\ Godfrey, C. A. Sockwell,
R. R. Fowler, N. S. Turner,
R. S. Franklin, Jno. L. Stephenson,
F. E. Heard, O. S. Porter,
R. W. Milner, C. S. Thompson.
Bank of Covington
Co vi ngton, Georgia.
WHY
Have the Three Job
Presses at this office
been running 15 hours
a day for sixty days?
There's a Reason.
NEW CHURCH FOR
ALMON METHODISTS
Will Build A Modern Stone Edifice
Which Will Reflect Credit On
The Membership.
Mr. W. S. Marbutt, one of the live
buisness men of Almon, was in the
city this week and stated to a News
reporter that the Methodists of that
thriving little city were making pre¬
parations to build a new and thor¬
oughly modern church and that a good
part of the neccessary funds had al¬
ready been raised and that the con¬
struction work would be started soon.
The edifice will be of stone, which will
give it a very imposing appearance,
besides being a lasting monument to
that place and an honor to the mem¬
bership of tnat church.
Mr. Marbutt has a fine bed of rock
on his plantation and he carried back
with him a lot of dynamite and if the
rock can be quarried the stone will be
furnished by him for the building. The
rock from his place is of the highest
quality and will be used at a great
saving to the members of the church,
as the freight on stone is a large item,
in some eases costing as much as the
rock itself.
The people of Almon and the county
generally congratulate these good peo¬
ple in beginning the erection of this
church and hope that much benefit
and good will be derived from it.
City Court Last Week.
The city court held its regular ses¬
sion last week with Judge Whaley on
the and Sol icitor Milner in the prose¬
cuting box and a number of cases
were disposed of. The misdemeanor
docket was large as well as the civil
cases and the court was kept busy
the entire week after Wednesday.
Several cases came up for trial but
on account of some of the witnesses
not being present they were carried
over to the next session.
Judge Whaley, although a young
man is one of the brightest judges in
the state and is making a reputation
for the despatch with which he dis¬
poses jurisdiction. of the business coming under his
Go out to see the “Funny Fellows of
New York” on next Friday night.