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Statement Of COVINGTON At Covington, Georgia at the close of business October 5th 1909 RESOURCES: Loans and Discounts $270 741 $1 Overdrafts, (Unsecured) 376 80 Overdrafts, (Secured by Cotton) - 33 981 01 Furniture and Fixtures 3 833 65 Cash on Hand and Due From Banks 71 642 36 Total $380 575 33 Capital increased January 1 st 1908 with no undivided profits. $ 12,000 paid stockholders in dividends since Capital was increased, We beg to call your attention to the above statement, showing the large increase in business that this bank is making. If you are not already a customer of this bank, we wish to invite you to become one. C. S. THOMPSON, Cashier J. E. PHILIPS Assistant Cashier. 0 C I E T Y Written Especially for the Covington News by Mrs. J. Thomas Wright. Wr. Wolf Cohen, spent Monday in Atlanta. Mrs. L. D. King, spent Friday in Mansfield. Mrs. John M. Wright, spent Wed¬ nesday in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Smith, announce the birth of a fine son. Dr. J. W. Lee, attended the reun¬ ion in Athens last week. Mr. Clifton Belcher, of Starrsville, was in the city Thursday. Mrs. Jim Epps, of Starrsville, was among the visitors to the city Friday. Mrs. P. P. Kelley, of Montieello, was the guest of Mrs. C. 1. Cash, last week. Mrs. W. J. Harris, of Warrenton, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. N. Snow. Miss Estelle Thompson, of Snapping Shoals, visited relatives in the city •Friday. Mr. John Porter, of Macon, passed through the city Monday, enroute to Poterdale. Mrs. James Porter, of Macon, is in the city, the guest of her mother Mrs. T. C. Swann. Mrs. Mary Upshaw, of Social Cir¬ cle, is the guest of her daughter Mrs. C. A. Sockwell. Mrs. J. T. Gibson, of Oak Hill, spent last Thursday in the city the guest of Mrs. J. F. McCord. Mrs. Burke, of Atlanta, spent a few days in the city this week, the guest of Mrs. R. J. Travis. Mrs. W. C. Hudson, of East Point, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. W. Sockwell last week. Col. R. J. Travis of Savannah, the guest of relatives here days during the past week. Mr. C. I. Cash and young son born, spent Sunday in Jackson, guest of the formers’ brother. Miss Winnifred Huson, a member of North Covington’s set, spent Monday in Atlanta. Mrs. J. C. Williamson, of who has been visiting relatives in city, returned home last week. Misses DeLoach and McGuffin, of Snapping Shoals, were among the shoppers in the city Wednesday. Mrs. O. H. Jones, of Atlanta, is the guest of Mrs. S. J. Echols, at her at¬ tractive home in North Covington. Mr. Erwin Perry, formerly of Cov¬ ington, passed through the city Sat¬ urday, enroute to his home in Atlanta. Mrs. Clarence Cash and mother Mrs. Middlebrook, returned Monday from a very pleasant visit to Madison. Mrs. J. M. Wright and her mother Mrs. Bagley, of Fayetteville, Tenn., spent Monday of last week in Atlanta. Mrs. W. T. Corley and two young daughters, Misses Aline and Fannie Kate, of Starrsville, were in the city Friday. Mrs. Marlin Skinner, formerly of Covington, but recently of Atlanta, was the guest of relatives in the city last week. Mrs. R. U. Thomason, of Madison, has returned home, after a pleasant visit to her brothers, Messrs. R. R. and E. W. Fowler. Mr. Mart Fowler, of New 7 York, spent the week-end in the city, the guest of his brothers, Messrs. R. R. and E. W. Fowder. Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Carr, of North Covington, have returned from a most delightful visit to Athens, where they attended the reunion. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. King, have re¬ turned to Atlanta, after a very pleas¬ ant visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Brisendine. Rev. John B. Gordon left Monday for Buford where he will assist in protracted services at the Presbyte¬ rian church at that place. Mrs. J. W. Hollingsworth, of Atlan¬ ta, is in the city this week, the guest of her sisters, Mrs. I. D. Brisendine and Mrs. John L. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. James Carr, of Phila¬ delphia, arrived last week and are the guests of Mrs. George T. Carr and Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Wright. Mrs. F. H. Franklin, of Mansfield, spent Sunday night, in the city, the guest of Mrs. R. I. Weaver, enroute to Atlanta, for a short visit. THE COVINGTON NEWS LIABILITIES: Capital Stock Paid In $100 000 00 Undivided Profits, Net 4 979 64 Due Unpaid Dividends 136 00 Deposits - 215 459 69 Bills Payable 60 000 00 Total $180 57$ 3$ Miss Dessa Hays, one of our popu¬ lar teachers, in the High School, spent the week-end in Conyers the guest of Miss Gladys Tilley. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Swann and hand¬ some little son Coy, spent Sunday in Lithonia, the guests of Mrs. Swann’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chupp. Mrs. L. H. Pharr, of Atlanta, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Heard for the last w T eek, returned home Monday after a pleasant visit. Mrs. J. T. Wright returned Monday from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Green, in Atlanta, who con¬ tinues quite ill, at a private sanita¬ rium. Miss Merle Rawles, of Mansfield, was the charming guest of her cousin Mrs. J. J. Fincher Friday, when she passed through the city enroute to Atlansa. Miss Vera Franklin, one of Mans¬ field’s most popular young ladies, has been spending several days in the city, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. C. A. Franklin. Misses Maggie and Carrie Beck Davis, left Tuesday for Atlanta, where they will spend several days shopping. They spent Sunday in Conyers, the guess of relatives. Miss Ellyne Franklin, who has been spending some time in Atlanta, the guest of relatives and friends, passed through the city Tuesday enroute to her home in Mansfield. ** Mrs. Lowry, of Oxford, passed through Covington Monday morning, enroute to Swainesboro, where she will visit her daughter Mrs. Harry Thompson for some time. Mrs. Laura Leonard Matthew's, af¬ ter spending sometime in the city the guest of her daughter left for Bir¬ mingham, Ala., one day last week where she will visit relatives. Dr. and Mrs. V. G. Hopkins and Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Hopkins came down from Lawrenceville and spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Hop¬ kins, in North Covington. Miss Clara Belle Adams, one of Cov¬ ington’s most talented young music¬ ians, and the lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Adams, spent Satur¬ day in Atlanta, where she is studying music. Mr. Preston Carroll, of Williams¬ burg, Tenn., who has been the guest of relatives and friends in the city, returned home Tuesday after a very pleasant visit. Mr. Carroll has many w r arm friends here w r ho always extend to him a cordial welcome in this, his boyhood home. The many friends in the city of Mrs. S. J. Simms and her lovely daughters Misses Sara and Bonner, will regret to know that they will leave in a short time for Macon, where they will make their future home. The many friends in the city and elsewhere of Mrs. L. P. Reeves, will regret to learn that she was painful¬ ly, but not seriously hurt last Tues¬ day, and was confined to her bed sev¬ eral days, but hope she will soon be able to get out again. Mr. J. R. Cook left last Wednesday for Pittsburg, Pa., where he goes to accept a fine position. Mrs. Cook, w T ho was before marriage a few weeks ago, Miss Evalina Middlebrook, w 7 ill join him later, when they will make Pittsburg their future home. Mrs. C. A. Franklin, spent Monday in Atlanta. She was joined in Li¬ thonia by her sister, Mrs. A. B. Cleve¬ land, and little niece Aneilda, who were enroute to their home in Bir¬ mingham, after a visit to Mrs. Charles L. Pendley. Miss Louise Haygood, one of Deca¬ tur’s loveliest and most charming young ladies, who has been spending the summer with her aunt, Mrs. John B. Davis, returned home last w r eek, after a most delightful visit and was accompanied by Master Jack Davis. The Covington Hotel will be fitted up with modern plumbing at once. Mr. Z. B. Trice has landed this job, and the old hotel will soon have hot and cold w r ater and baths, with all the appurtenaces of a city hostelry. Mr. Trice is a very quiet citizen, and a patient and not feeverish workman, but he has done a considerable amount of Covington’s plumbing and has se¬ cured a good deal more of it in con¬ tracts.—Baptist Bulletin. Bowling Party. Misses Ida and Ethel Higgins were the lovely young hostess last Friday morning when they entertained in a most charming manner the members of the bowling club at their pretty home. Trail and bridge were the games enjoyed after which a delight¬ ful salad course was served. Notice. Well, we are at it again, making those same good oyster stews i»Ke we made so many last season. Try one when in town and wanting something to eat and then you need not be afraid of acute indigestion from eat¬ ing your dinner in town.— Parkers Place. Six O’clock Dinner. Last Wednesday afternoon a most interesting and exciting game of ten¬ nis was played on the college court by Misses Christine White, Anna Quillian, Messrs Jamie Knox and Simms Heard. After the game they were joined by Miss May White and Mr. Berto Lee, when all went to the popular cafe of Mr. John L Smith and enjoyed a most delightful six o’clock dinner which had been pre¬ pared for them. Spend The Day Party. Mrs. J. W. Sockwell entertained a number of her old school mates and friends at a mostenjoyable spend-the day party last Wednesday at her home on Floyd street, in honor of her sister Mrs. A. C. Hudson, of East Point. Among those present were Mrs. Lang¬ ford, Mrs. Richard Tucker and Mrs. William Almand, all of Conyers. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Sockwell, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sockwell and Miss Sallie Mae Sock¬ well. Dry Pine Wood delivered anywhere in town. Apply to S. A. Brown. 4t The Way Out. Mr. Halle in his book "Notes From a Fainter’s Life” tells an amusing story of the celebrated caricaturist Carle Pellegrini. He borrowed £5 from the author. "When he had got it and put it in his pocket he said these memorable words in his broken English: ‘Halle, my fellow, if 1 take this £5 as a loan every time I see you 1 say: "Dere dat tiresome Ilalle. 1 owe him £5.” And you say: "Dere dat tiresome Pelican. He owe me £5.” It make unpleasant between us. So I take dis as gift.’ ” 10 Voting Coupon VOTK^ 10 VO T E 8 COVINGTON NEWS’ Popularity Contest, Closes December 20, 1909 Contestant Subscriber This Coupon is good for 10 votes when properly filler* m alu signed by subscriber. Not good unless it reaches the N* "’' office not later than 5 o’clock, Oct. 9, 1909. Bridge. A most delightful affair of last week w T as the bridge at which Miss Lillian Stephenson entertained at herattrae tive home last Wednesday afternoon in honor of the members of the Young Ladies Social club and a few friends. The house was prettily decorated with quantities of golden roil, ferns and foliage plants. Four tables of bridge were played. After a most enthusiastic game was enjoyed a de¬ licious salad course was served. Among those present were Misses Sara and Bonner Simms, Frances Henderson, Dessa Hays, Anna Keith, Susie Lewis, Jule Trippe, Bessie Ezell, Kate Butler, Nelle Butler. May White, Buby Weaver, Lillian and Eva Stephenson, Mrs. Thomas Green Callaway and Mrs. J. Bain Terrell. Little Miss Mardel Taylor Entertains. A very pleasant affair of last was that at which Miss Mardel Ta\ l,r entertained a number of her friem s on Friday afternoon at the l ,ll,tN home of her parents, Mr. and > John Taylor on Washington stree , from three to five. After many enjoyed, merry delicious games ieh we 1 J’ 1 played and ments were served. The Word Gazette. The word gazette is from the n» [Ue of an old Venetian coin worth all0Ut one-half cent of our money. The name is applied newspapers because i to the charged for reading 1 > e was sum the first written journals that made appearance in 1550. After the was read it was handed back t<> owner, who charged the next comer rrii7.pt for tii kiiur n noeu at it.