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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 DEPOSIT IT m tt BORROW IT when $$$$ when have $$$$$ in need, you a $$$$ surplus, with m from tt The 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.