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APRIL 5.
REGISTER NOW.
VOL. n. NO. 13
NEGRO HORSE THIEF
GAPTORED THURSDAY
SHERIFF HAY MAKES QUICK
CATCH OF THIEF AND GOODS
Horse Belonged to R.D.Hopkins Who
Lives East of City.—Bridle Stolen
From Mr. Lum Hill on Floyd Street
—Thief Sent to County Gang.
On Sunday night of last week a
horse belonging to Mr. R. D. Hopkins
who lives east of the city limits, was
stolen, and a bridle belonging to Mr.
Lum Hill out on Floyd street was
stolen the same night. Mr. Hopkins
thought, that by keeping quiet he pos¬
sibly could locate the animal, and said
nothing about it until Wednesday af¬
ternoon when he asked Sheriff Sam
Hay to help him recover it. Mr. Hay
immediately began a search for the
missing horse and Thursday after¬
noon succeeded in catching the thief,
a negro by the name of Tom Horton,
on the old Hinton plantation between
Jersey and Social Circle. When he
first found the negro he denied any
knowledge of the horse, but when the
Sheriff put him in the buggy he con¬
fessed that the horse had been rid¬
den by him and turned loose. The
Sheriff began making inquiries and
found it at a negro house a short dis¬
tance away.
The negro, horse and bridle were
brought to the city and the stolen
goods returned to their owners. The
negro was placed in jail, but he de¬
cided that he would plead guilty to
the charges and serve his time. He
was brought before Judge Whaley
and stated that he had stolen the
bridle, but that he had just “borrow¬
ed” the horse. He was sentenced to
eight months labor for stealing the
bridle and given a like sentence for
malicious mischief in taking the horse
without the owners consent.
Boy Shot Accidentally.
Last Thursday afternoon after
school, while alone hunting, Master
Hersehel Bird, the fourteen year-old
son of Mrs. Margaret Bird, of Flint
Hill, accidentally shot himself thru
the right foot. Aphysician was called
at once and the big-toe was ampu¬
tated. He stood the operation man¬
fully and is doing well at this time.
SATISFYING THE
U S. GOVERNMENT
“There is practically not a National
Bank in all the United States at the
present time whose condition is regarded
as unsatisfactory.”
The above is an important declaration made by the
Comptroller of the Currency in recent informal address to a
group of treasury officials and bankers and should be very in¬
teresting news to depositors in every section of the United
States, since it comes from the man who knows the inside
workings of every National Bank in the United States; he is
constantly having new laws enacted to more SAFELY
GUARD THE PEOPLE’S MONEY placed in the care
of the National Banks under his control—and you can bet he
sees to it that these laws are enforced.
Avail yourself ^f the insurance offered
you for the protection of your funds and
savings by the only National Baink in
Newton county. We earnestly solicit
your account, large or small.
First National
Covington, Georgia.
OMlURCin
JOHNSON IN RAGE
FOR SHERIFF.
MR. JOHN TAYLOR ON THE
TICKET FOR DEPUTY.
Mr. Johnson Was Formerly Police¬
man of the City, But is Now En¬
gaged In the Mercantile Business.
Both Men Well Known.
In the announcement column of to¬
day's issue of the News will be found
the announcement of Mr. Bonham L.
Johnson for sheriff of the county, sub
ject to the primary to be announced
later. In his cardj Mr. Johnson states
that if elected he will be assisted by
Mr. John Taylor of this city.
Mr. Johnson and Mr. Taylor are
both well known citizens of the city
and ha've a number of friends who
will support them. Mr. Johnson was
last year a member of the police force
here, and Mr. Taylor has for a num¬
ber of years been identified with the
business interests of the city. Mr.
Johnson is a native of the county,
having been reared in the eastern
section, and has friends all over the
county.
So far there are only two candi¬
dates in the race for sheriff, Sam
Hay having offered for re-election.
To The Voters of Newton County.
It should be the desire of every man
to place himself in a position where
his influence in his chosen profession
would give the greatest returns for
the life-force he expends. It is for
this reason that I offer myself as a
candidate for the County School Com¬
missioner’s place in this county. Hav¬
ing lived and taught in this county
for the past nine years, my qualifi¬
cations for this position can be easi¬
ly determined. In the event of my
election, I shall strive to the utter¬
most of my ability to increase the ef¬
fectiveness of our schools in every
way possible.
My entire time and attention shall
be devoted whole-heartedly to the
highest possible development of old
Newton’s greatest resource, her chil¬
dren. Respectfully,
J. O. MARTIN.
Look at the label on your paper.
COVINGTON. GEORGIA, MARCH 9, 1910.
NEGRO GONVIGT
MAKES ESCAPE.
TEN-YEAR MAN FILES SHACKLES
AND MAKES HIS ESCAPE.
Negro Had Served About Four Years
of His Sentence and Decided that
Liberty Was Worth More Than the
Other Six.—Not Yet Caught.
Last Tuesday night a negro con¬
vict by the nick name of “Big John”
took French leave of the convict cam
and has so far eluded the pursuit and
efforts of the officers in re-capturing
him.
The convict made his escape just
after supper, when the gang had all
been placed in the cars and chained
together for the night. Big John man¬
aged to file lids shackles loose and
leave the car without detection, be¬
ing gone something like twenty or
thirty minutes before his escape was
noticed. As soon as the officers in
charge learned of the escape they im¬
mediately telephoned the sheriff in
this city and went in pursuit of the
escaped negro. He was tracked off
from the carnp for some distance and
it was seen that he was going in the
direction of Henry county. Guards
were placed at the river bridges as
quickly as possible, and from the
time of his escape it was thought that
he crossed the river at the bridge
only a few moments before the men
got there.
He was last seen over in Henry
county, where he went into a swam?
and all trace of him was lost. Mes¬
sages have been sent to all the dif¬
ferent towns in that section of the
state to look out for him, giving his
description as nearly as possible. It
is thought that he will be re-captur¬
ed within the next few days and re¬
turned to the camp to finish out his
sentence.
A negro laborer who works near
the camp was suspected of having as¬
sisted the convict in making his es¬
cape and he was brought to the city
Monday morning where a commit¬
ment trial was held, but as no evi¬
dence could be produced showing his
complicity he was released.
Newton county has had hard luck
with men escaping since she took her
pro rata of the state convicts, as
this makes t.he fourth one to make
his escape and so far none of them
have been re captured.
Joe W. Wright For Commissioner.
Mr. Joe W. Wright announces that
he is a candidate for County Commis¬
sioner and t hat he will appreciate the
support of the people. He is one of
the best known citizens of the coun¬
ty, and we believe will make a good
race. Mr. Wright lias been identified
with local affairs of this county for
years and has a host of friends
throughout the county who will sup¬
port him. This makes two already
in the race for commissioner, and we
understand there will be several more
by the time court convenes.
Mr. Wright pledges faithful perfor¬
mance to duty if he is elected as a
member of the Board.
Seniors to Give Play.
The first attraction for the new
auditorium which has just been com¬
pleted and the curtains put up, will
be a play by the Senior class of the
school Friday evening, it being a bur¬
lesque on the Merchant of Venice.
The play was rendered by them
at the opera house several weeks
ago and it was pronounced simply
fine by all who saw it. it will be bet¬
ter this time as the parts have been
strengthened and studied since its
first appearance. It will be well wort
the price to see the new auditorium
even if you do not care for the play.
The Senior class should be encour
aged by your attendance, as they are
raising funds with which to equip
the stage with proper scenery, and
they have worked faithfully to pro¬
duce a play worth more than the
price asked, 25, 35 and 50 cents.
Go out and enjoy the evening. The
Cast is good and the play is full of
life and fun all the waythrough. You
will never regret having spent your
money.
MULES FOR SALE.
GEORGIA, Newton County.
Will be sold on the First Tuesday
in April next, at public outcry, at the
court house, one iron-gray mule,
about six or seven years oM.
COM MRS, ROADS & REYNS,
SAM HAY OFFERS
FOR RE-ELECTION.
SAYS HE WILL NOT WORRY
THE PEOPLE WITH POLITICS
He is Now Filling His Fifth Term
and Says He Leaves His Record
to the Voters.—Asks Continued Sup
port of His Friends and the Public.
Mr. Sam M. Hay, who is now fill
big his fifth term as Sheriff of New¬
ton county .announces in today’s issue
of The News that he is a candidate
for re-election to that office.
Mr. Hay when talking to a reporter
of The News stated that while he
does not like to be boastful, that Ills
record during his tenure of office is
open to the people of the county. He
stated that if he is re-elected he will,
ii s he has always done, endeavor to
fill the office to the satisfaction of
all the people, and that if there is an
arrest to be made, it made no differ¬
ence who it was, he would bring him
to the bar of justice.
When Mr. Hay was first, elected
Sheriff of this county it was to fill
the unexpired term of the late H. B.
Anderson, who resigned to accept an
appointment as Warden of the Feder¬
al prison at Atlanta. He served one
year at that time, and has since been
elected four times to succeed him¬
self. During all the races he has had
opposition but he has always won by
a flattering majority, and if we re¬
member right., there lum never been
over five hundred votse polled against
SHERIFF SAM HAY.
Who Announces His Candidacy for
Re-election.
him at. any of the elect,ions. This.at¬
tests the confidence in which he is
hold by the people of the county.
His reputation .-j* an arresting offi¬
cer is state wide, and since he lias
been sheriff of the county lie lias
made some captures which were con¬
sidered very dangerous, but, Mr. Hay
says that duty is always the first
consideration by him.
His long service for the county
makes him thoroughly capable and
well fitted for ttie position he seeks.
Quilt Sale for Church.
The ladies of ML Zion church, in
Gum Creek district, have placed on
exhibition at the store of Mr. C. E.
Cook a unique quilt which will be
sold to the highest bidder before the
court house sometime during court
week. The date of this sale lias not
yet been definitely decided upon.
The quilt was made by the ladles
of the church and lias embroidered
on it something over four hundred
names of different citizens of the
county, and is sold for the purpose
of raising money enough for some
improvements needed at the church.
Call at Mr. Cook’s store and exam¬
ine this quilt if you desire to bid on
it and help thechurch make the de¬
sired improvements.
Lecture at Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Yosip Benyamin, of Persia,
will lecture at the Presbyterian
church Sunday night at 7:30, on “Per¬
sia and Christ.” Mr. Benyamin is a
member of the Presbytery of S. C.,
which is sufficient of Christian char¬
acter, and a graduate of Columbia
Theological Seminary. He is con¬
strained to remain in this country for
the present and is seeking to be use¬
ful in the churches and supporting
himself by lecturing on themes con¬
nected with his. own country. A cor¬
dial welcome to all who can come.
TJtere will be a Ires will offering.
cm COURT IN
SESSION WEDNESDAY
FEW CASES MADE THE MARCH
TERM A VERY SHORT ONE
Most Important Case Tried was That
of the Suit of Mrs. Petty Against
R. W. Campbell to Recover Rent.
Verdict for Campbell.
The regular March term of City
Court convened here last. Wednesday
and continued throughout the day on
Thursday. A number of minor cases
were tried, but nothing of very much
importance came up except the suit
to recover damages in the case of
Petty vs. Campbell.
This case had been up for trial on
two previous occasions and each re¬
sulted In a mistrial. When it came
up last week there was considerable
Interest evidenced. As nearly as we
could get. from the evidence submit¬
ted at. the trial, a negro had rented
a farm from Mrs. Petty and later was
hired by Mr. Campbell. The negro
gavu as his reason for not filling his
contract with Mrs. Petty hud failed to
build a barn us she had agreed to do.
In the case against Campbell, Mrs.
Petty was suing to recover rent for
the farm, which, according to the con¬
tract law, allows double the actual
rental price. This amount was In the
neighborhood of $400. The verdict of
the jury was given in favor of the de¬
fendant, Mr. Campbell.
Mrs. Petty was represented by the
law firm of Mlddlebrook, Roger* &
Knox, and Mr. Campbell by Col. Fred
Foster, of Madison, and Milner &
Foster, of this city. The case wub
strongly eonte.sti>d on both sides.
Fertilizer Sales Very Short.
In conversation with a number of
the fertilizer dealers of the city dur¬
ing the past week, we understand
that the sales of the present season
are far behind those of last year, up
to the same date. In surmising the
cause of the shortage in the stiles
many reasons are given, among them
are that the farmers will plant less
cotton this season and on other is
the had condition of many of the
roads leading into the city. Other
than the fertilizer dealers discussing
the sales, we understand that the far¬
mers are not making any great boast
to ftlie cause.
Your
Bank
Deposits
Roll up
Surprisingly if you make it a rule to
pay by cheek only and deposit all
your cash at the Bank of Covington.
Then you stop to think before you
buy and in many eases thinking
means refraining. Ambition to have
a good balance prevents many a
spending and thus your deposits roll
The Bank of Covington.
Covington Georgia
CAPITAL - - $100,000.00
=We invite Your Patronage.-
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APRIL 5.
REGISTER NOW.
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A Year In Advancé.
PASSED AT LAST REGULAR
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL.
An Ordinance to Compel Property
Owners to Make Sewer Connec¬
tions With Their Closets and
Urinals.
1. BE IT ORDAINED, by the May
oi and Council of the City of Coving¬
ton, and it is hereby ordained by au¬
thority of the same, that from and
after the passage of this ordinance,
all persons owning property in the
City of Covington ahull be required
to counect their water closets and
urinals and privies on their property
with the sewer and sanitary system
} of said City, when such property Is
located on or within reasonable dls
tanco of a street where there in
such a sower, and under su< h rules
and regulations as are prtwrihed by
the Water and Light Commission of
said City for sewer connections by
July 15th,
2. BE IT, FURTHER ORDAINED,
that should any person so owning
property fall and refuse to make such
connection when so notified within
the time prescribed, the Mayor and
Council of said City, through Its
proper officers and agents, shall in
the Interest of public health of said
City enter upon such premises and
make such connections.
3. HE IT FURTHER ORDAINED,
that when the Mayor and Council of
said City shall make such connections
as provided for in Section Two <2(
of this Ordinance, said Mayor and
Council shall asai^s the cost of the
same together with fixtures therefor
against the property so connected,
and shall enforce the collection of
the same by execution.
4. HE IT FURTHER ORDAINED,
tluit all ordinances and parts of ordi¬
nances In conflict herewith be aud
the same are hereby repealed.
CHAS. G. SMITH, Mayor.
J. J. CORLEY, Clerk.
The Newton County Democratic Ex¬
ecutive Committee will meet at the
court 1 House Saturday for the purpose
of fixing the date, for the primary
and other matters of Importance.
