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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.