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Cotton Market:
Following was ruling
prices here yesterday:
Middling, 10 7-8 cts
Good mid. 11 cents
VOL. I. NO. 30
IDE NEWS NOW
IN ITS NEW HOME i
This Issue Was Published
Difficulties But We are Here
With The Goods.
The News is now at home to its
friends in the building constructed es¬
pecially for us on Pace street, and
while we like a whole lot of being
straightened out we will be glad for
all of our customers and friends to
come to see us.
As soon as the last issue of the
jj ews W as sent to the post office the
shafting and machinery was taken
down and preparations made for
moving, but the job was not comple¬
ted until Monday night. Necessarily
this issue was published at a great
disadvantage but we send it to the
office at the same time, as usual, not¬
withstanding the fact that it took
vo k practically all night for two
nights. We believe in getting work
out when it is supposed to come out
and will always try to give our read
era the Lest we have in the shop all
the time, and give it to them while it
is fresh.
Our new home is the most conven¬
ient’} 7 arranged printing office in this
section of the state and the fact that
we have so much more floor space
and a lot of extra material and
machinery, we are better than ever
prepared to give the people of this
section what they u r ant in printing—
the best. We claim to have the most
thoroughly equipped job printing
plant in Middle Georgia and can sub¬
stantiate our claim by the work we
do. No j >b is too large for us and we
appreciate the little ones too. We
are now working on four book jobs
ranging from thirty to one hundred
and sixty pages, and the work is up
to the standard, required for that
class of printing.
The building for the homo of The
News was built by Lunsford and Mil¬
ner, of this city, for Mr. R.-R. Fowler
iand they have made record time on it.
It was completed in the shortest time
ever made in this city. The work
men, painters and every one who
helped with the work deserves special
mention for their time and also for the
excellence of their work, We are in
debted to Mr. John Vining, the city
HIM”
Report of the Condition of
of Covington, G a., at close of business June 23, 1909.
Call of the Comptroller of the currency.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts________________ $ 92793.78
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 2204.00
L. S. Bonds to secure circulation 40000.00
_
Premium on U. S. Bonds___________ 1121.25
Bonds, securities etc. _________________ 3.00
Banking house, furniture and fixtures 4922.24
Dae from national banks (not reserve agts.) 5520.19
Due fr om approved reserve agent________ 5750.42
Checks and other cash items_________________ 271.94
Motes of other national banks_______________ 1395.00
L ractional paper currency nickels and cts. 2.21
Lawful money reserve in bank 5685.20
Redemption fund with U. S. treasurer 2000.00
I otal $161673.23
Liabilities:
Capital stock paid in_____________ $40000.00
Surplus and profits 3429.68
Mdional _________
bank notes outstanding 40000.00
Dividends unpaid 4.00
lu _________________________
L tdual deposits subject to check 39249.90
nn ~ Cer tificates of deposits 13989.65 53239.55
Bills payable_______________ 25000.00
I otal $161673.23
r R n State of Georgia, County of Newton; ss :
g 1 ’Lv '• Stephenson, cashier of the above namad bank, do
' 11 swear that the above statement is true to the bee t
° my knowledge
and belief.
R. E. STEPHENSON, Cashier,
1909 ^•escribed and sworn to before me this 29th day of June,
JNO. B. DAVIS, Clerk Court.
Gorreet— (N. Z. ANDERSON)
Attest' l C. C. ROBINSON J ’. Directors
C. C. BROOKS
£
REV, C. G. ELLIOTT
GOES TO SAVANNAH.
Newton County Boy Has Been
Chosen to Succeed Dr. W.
N. Ainsworth.
Rev. Charles C. Elliott, formerly of
this county, butawow of Sparks, Ga.,
has been appointed to succeed Dr. W.
N. Ainsworth, as pastor of the Wes¬
ley Monumental Methodist church at
Savannah, and has gone to that city
to take up his new duties. Dr. Ains¬
worth resigned his pastorate of that
church upon his election to the presi¬
dency of Wesleyan College at Macon.
Charlie Elliott as he is known by a
great number of citizens of this city,
is one of the most earnest and intel¬
lectual men ever started in life from
this eonnty, and at his home in west
Newton he has a host of friends and
admirers who are gratified at the
honor conferred on him by making
him pastor of that important charge.
He is a graduate of Emory College
and for the past several years lias
preached at different places in the
North Georgia conference.
At the time of his election to the
Savannah church hewastakinga short
vacation at the home of his parents
iu this county, but left immediately
for that city.
The best wishes of the entire citi¬
zenship go witli him to liis new home.
It pays to buy the best. I breed
exclusively S. C. R. I. Reds, from
prize pens. Eggs, $2.00 for 15.
J. W. HENDERSON
Mansfield, Ga.
FOR SALE—Fine Homer Pigeons.
$1.00 per pair J. M. Aaron. tf.
electrician, for having our lights cut in
for us Monday afternoon, thus allow¬
ing us to get the paper out on time.
As is the usual custom with weekly
papers all over the state, and as our
work has been unusually hard this
year, we will issue no paper next week
but will devote the time to getting the
office in good condition and making
preparation for issuing a bigger and
better paper than ever before, Wish
ing all our readers a glorious Fourth
of July, we will be seeing you “the
week after. J?
COVINGTON, GEORGIA, JUNE 30, HC9.
HON. FRED L, WHITE
ENDORSES PLAN
As President of Good Roads Club
of Georgia He Writes to
News Editors.
The News is in receipt of the fol¬
lowing letter from Hon. Fred L.
White, president or the Good Roads
Club of Georgia, in which he endorses
the last issue of this paper and com¬
pliments us on our stand and advocacy
of better roads through old Newton.
We appreciate this letter, as we are
trying to do what we can to better
conditions here and give the people
the things they desire, and it is re¬
freshing when some gentlemen sees
our efforts and gives us credit for the
spirit in which they are meant,
give his letter below, and it is full of
good reasoning about better roads
throughout the state:
Editors Covington News: —Thru
the kindness of Mr. Lemuel D. King,
of Covington, I received a copy of
your most excellent paper and I was
indeed pleased to note the patriotic
spirit which has inspired you to in¬
terest your people in improving their
highways.
Your plea to the patriotic, to do
something today that will be a legacy
to their posterity was indeed a con¬
vincing argument. Every mile of
road we build today will not only be a
lasting momenta to our efforts, but a
source of pleasure and profit to the
generationsupon generations to come,
There is no better method to finally
accomplish results in the movement
for good roads than through organiza
tion. A Good Roads Club in every
county would be a solution to the
problem of improving our highways.
In these meetings every person has a
chance to express himself, valuable
ideas are gathered, which boiled down,
produce the plans which accomplish
results. Good roads require large ex¬
penditures of the peoples money.
Therefore, when the people have
agreed to an appropriation for build¬
ing and improving roads, the- real
work of a Good Roads Club begins,
that is to see that the funds appro¬
priated are spent to the best possible
purposes, wisely and systematically .
The Good Roads Club of Georgia,
which was organized a year ago at
Albany, found that the first step to
take was to get the people to thinking
over the subject of good roads. This
could only be accomplished through
the state press. We finally succeede d
in interesting the leading state papers
into pushing the good roads proposi¬
tion and the manner they have gone
at it has stirred up the entire state.
This movement has eclipsed the ex¬
pectations of our most sanguine
workers and we are now directing our
energies to crystalize this state-wide
enthusiasm into definate working
channels. Our work has just begun
and at our second annual convention
at Curdele, Ga., July 5th, wo hope to
lay the foundation for the realization
of Good Roads in Georgia.
Everybody interested in good roads
in Georgia is invited to attend. We
are sparing neither effort or expense
in making this the greatest represen -
tative body of good road enthusiasts
ever gathered together in this state.
Eight thousand invitations are to be
issued to all known good road workers
and we are asking the state press to
aid us in bringing the good road en¬
thusiasts toCordele. Cheap rates wi 11
be had on all railroads leading in to
Cordele. Some of the most prominent
good road workers in the state will
address the convention, Every
county in Georgia is asked to send
delegates. The Good Roads Cmb of
Georgia is endeavoring to subserve
the interests of the people. The
greatest good to the greatest number
being our slogan.
Wishing you the greatest suecess in
your patriotic undertaking, and trust -
ing Newton county will be well rep -
resented at Cordele. With best re¬
gards. Sincerely yours,
Fred L. White,
Pres. Good Roads Club of Ga.
Notice.
Will be sold on the first Tuesday. August 3rd
1909, before the court house door, within the
legal hoursof sale, the followin g property, to wit:
One house and lot, situated in the western part
of Covington and Containing one acre, more or
less, and bound as follows: On east by estate of
Toney- Baker, on south by Rarnest Austin , on
west by Alley Guinn's, from Washington stree t
to colored cemetery; on north by alley, Said
properly levied oil to satisfy a city tax fi. fa. is
sued by the city clerk in favor of the city of Cov
ington. and against Cura and Alf Moss, Written
notice given tenant as required by law. This
June 2S. 1909. Brai»fori> Bohan an.
Chief. M. C. C.
TEACHERS NAMED
FOR NEXT TERM.
Meeting of the Board of Educa¬
tion Held Saturday Night to
Finish Work of Election
At a meeting of the city school
board held Saturday night the teach¬
ers for the different grades of the pub¬
lic schools were elected to serve for
the next term. Several changes
were made in the faculty, and where
the school has previously had only
one male teacher the board decided
that it was for the best interest of
the patrons and the children to elect
a Superintendent and a principal to
have charge of the high school de¬
partment.
Several applications were made for
the places to be filled and all of them
were expert teachers with several
years experience in the school room
and possessed excellent characters.
This fact made it hard for the board
to make their selection. In most
instances the teachers who were with
the school last year were re-elected
and the people of the city generally
will be pleased to learn that they will
be here another year. Following is
the entire list as selected by tl e
board:
Prof. D. F. Nicholson, Superinten¬
dent.
Prof. Hinton McLeod, Principal
and teacher of high school grades.
Miss Kate Butler, seventh grade.
Miss Dessie Hays, sixth grade.
Miss Ethel Belcher, fifth grade.
Miss Roberta Fox, fourth grade.
Miss Susie Lewis, third grade.
Miss Annie Keith, second grade.
Mrs. J. E. Phillips, primary depart¬
ment.
Miss Bessie Ezell, teacher of music.
Prof. McLeod, the new principal is
from Red Springs, N. C., where he has
been teaching in the college in t'. at
city for the past three years v and
comes to his new work with very
strong testimonials as to his ability.
The equipment of the school for
another year will be better than ever
before, made possible by the new au¬
ditorium giving more room to relieve
the congested condition of the past
year. New stationary seats have
been purchased for the entire building
and will be installed before the next
term opens. Each grade will have a
LADIES TO OPEN
LIBRARY BUILDING
They Have Purchased Home for
Library and are Remodeling
And Improving Property.
The ladies belonging to the Wc
man’s Club of this city have purchased
with money earned by them a nice
lot and home for the library and have
just, finished paying for it. They
have moved the books and cases from
the old library building into the new
one and are remodeling it in such <t
way that it will be very comfortable
afid one of the prettiest little library
buildings in Georgia. They deserve
special praise for their efforts in rais¬
ing this amount of money to be used
for the public benefit, and their work
i ,)e a lasting monument to their
memory. They are now making plans
|. | for raising funds for the erection cf
a modern brick structure, the plans
and specifications of which was pre¬
sented them gratis by a citizen of the
town.
The Woman’s Club will formally
open their home which they have just
purchased on Wednesday afternoon
from 5 to 7. The library hours will
remain just the same and Miss Sadie
Mae Cook, the pojmlar librarian, will
serve the members of the library in
the new home on Wedneiday after¬
noon at the regular hours.
Circle No. 1, will give a Fancy Dress
Skating Carnival on Friday night at
the Rink beginning at 8 o’clock. The
Ilink will be decorated for the ocea
sion and prizes will be given for ex
cellence in skating,
Admission will be as follows: Adults
15 cts; children 10 cts.
The prizes will be as follows: Prize
for best girl skater under 12 years.
Prize for best boy skater under 14.
Contest for most graceful couple of
boys and girls under 14 years. Prize
for best skater, young lady. Prize
for best skater, young man. Contest
for most graceful couple, young men
and ladies. Each contest will last
15 minutes.
Punch will be served free to the
guests and we hope all friends inter¬
ested in the library will call at the
hours mentioned. Come out and en
courage the ladies in^heirgood work,
The floor will be in charge of Mr.
J. H. Echols for the contest and the
awards will be made by competent
judges,
WILL CLOSE PLACES
OF BUSINESS JULY 5TH.
Merchants, Business Men and
Clerks Will Take Holiday
Next Monday.
The undersigned merchants and
business men have agreed to close
their places of business on Monday,
July 5th. The clerks, book keepers
and other employees will enjoy the
day, some fishing, others visiting re 1
atives in different sections. Every
business man in the city has signe d
the agreement and on next Monday
the usual whirl of business will cease
for the day. The following business
houses will close:
First National Bank.
Bank of Covington.
Stephenson & Callaway.
Bank of Newton County.
M. Levin.
Wells’ Bottling Works.
J. I. Guinn.
W. Cohen.
U. M. Dial.
Scruggs Bros.
Cash, Mobley & Co.
J. N. Bradshaw & Co.
Fincher-Norris Hardware Co.
R. E. Everitt.
C. C. Robinson.
J. R. Stephenson.
Thos. D. Johnston.
J. S. Peek, Justice of the Peace.
C. A. Harwell.
W. J. Gober.
R. T. Daniel.
Lee Bros.
J. M. Levy.
Lunsford & Milner.
Hutchins Grocery Co.
Cook Bros.
J. H. Bentley.
A. S. Fowler.
E. H. Mobley.
Adair Bros.
Dr. T. U. Smith.
D. A. Thompson.
R. L. Loyd.
A. N. Hays.
Fowler Bros.
T. C. Swann Co.
C. A. Franklin.
Heart!, White & Co.
Dr. A. S. Hopkins.
Dr. J. A. Wright.
Mone y
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Bank of Covington
Covington, Ga.
Capital $100,000.oo
To Depositors:
We offer the best security with liberal
rates of interest on time deposits and
saving accounts.
To Borrowers:
We furnish the “needful” at all times
on personal or real estate security at
cheapest rates and on easy terms. J
In New Home
The News is now lo¬
cated in it’s new
quarters o n Pace
street. Come to see
us for good printing.
$1. A Year Jn Advance.
W. J. THOMPSON
PASSED AWAY.
Prominent Citizen of the County
Died at His Home in Rocky
Plains District Monday.
Mr. William J. Thompson, one of
the county’s best known and most
highly respected citizens, died at his
home in Rocky Plains district on
Monday of last week and was buried
at Hopewell church on Tuesday.
Mr. Thompson was in his seventy
fourth year and had lived in this
county all his life. He was a man of
sterling worth to any community and
numbered his friends by his acquain¬
tances. His word was his bond.
Mr. Thompson had been in feeble
health for more than a year, but his
condition was not considered very
serious until only a few weeks ago,
but the end was as peaceful as the
close of a beautiful summer day, when
the daylight fades into the night with
increasing loveliness.
He was a brother of Mrs. B. F.
Camp, of this city, and Mr. D. A.
Thompson, of Rocky Plains, He
leaves a number of friends and rela¬
tives to mourn his death. The sympa¬
thy of the entire county is extended
to the bereaved.
Notice Masons.
The regular communication of
Alcova lodge No 318 will be held
July 3rd at early candle light. The
First and 3rd degrees will be con¬
ferred. All regular brethren are re¬
quested to meet with us and assist
in the work.
C. E. Cunnard Secretary.
O. E. Holmes W. M.
separate department which will greatly
facilitate the work of each teacher
and make it more effective.
With this corps of teachers and the
board of education working along in¬
telligent lines for the betterment o f
conditions in the school, no city in the
state can boast of a better or more
thoroughly effective and efficient
school than Covington will have for
another year.