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VOL. 11. NO. 23
FORMER CITIZEN
COMMITS SUICIDE.
merchant whose store was
burned at almon takes
LIFE SUNDAY.
Mr. W. M. Callahan, who was in
the mercantile business at Almon up
to a month ago, and whose store was
struck by lightning and burned some¬
thing like a month ago, committed
suicide at his former home at Seney,
near Rome, Sunday. It is supposed
that despondency caused by ill health
and business reverses led him to the
commission of the rash act. Mr. Cal¬
lahan, while a citizen of this county
but a few months, was a most high¬
ly respected gentleman and made a
host of friends who will be shocked
to learn of his death. The following
despatch appeared in the Atlanta Con¬
stitution of Monday:
Rome, Ga., May 15.—Despondent
over business and bad health, W. M.
Callahan, aged 56, a well-known bus¬
iness man of Seney, committed suicide
today by blowing out his brains with
a 32-calibre revolver. An inquest was
held at Seney and the coroner’s jury
reached the verdict that Callahan
came to his death from two pistol
shots.
Callahan was formerly paymaster
at Byrd’s Station. Afterwards he
disposed of his business at Seney
and removed to a 1 place near Atlan¬
ta. While there his house was struck
by lightning and he was injured.
Since that time his health has been
declining. This morning while his
daughter, Miss Beatrice, and the rest
'^f the family were out in the yard,
two pistol shots were heard. Rushing
in the house they found Callahan
stretched on the floor and the blood
gushing from his temple. He lived
only a few moments. He left a note,
but the family refused to divulge its
contents. It is said, however, that
he committed the rash act because of
business troubles and bad health. He
is survived by a wife and two
daughters.
Mr. W. C. Cox Dead.
Mr. W. C. Cox, formerly a citizen
of this county but who for several
years has lived at Elberton, died at
his home in that city on May 4, af¬
ter a long illness, he having been
stricken with paralysis* last June
“Money Hath Wings”
No truer words were ever uttered than “Money Hath
ings ’. They do not apply to the money that must be
spent lor the necessities of life but rather to the money that
gets away from us in small amounts for needless expenditures
that so quickly run into dollars.
“Saving is Prudence”
Accumulating a certain amount from every dollar earned
ln a bank account is the wisdom that opens the door to op¬
portunity when she knocks, that brings the wished' for home,
and provides the stay and comforts when earning days are
passed.
Our bank will welcome your account and aid you all it
Can > no matter how small that account is at the start or how
slow it accumulates.
Begin Now
First National
Covington, Georgia.
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HEAVY HAIL STORM
HAIL WREAKS HAVOC WITH
YOUNG COTTON AND OTHER
CROPS OVER COUNTY.
This county was visited by one
the most devastating hall and wind
storms last Thursday in its history.
The hail stones, while not as large
some which had fallen in the past,
were hurled to the earth with such
velocity by the high winds
raged, created havoc with
young crops of cotton, corn and oats.
From all sections of the
the reports come that the cotton,
which had in most instances already
been replanted was practically all
killed and many are again planting.
All the small plants were killed,and
this coupled together with the ex¬
tremely cool weather will in all prob
abiliity cut the crops short, besides
throwing them from one to three
weeks late.
One of the saddest occurrences of
the storm was the death of Mrs.
Newt. Atkinson, which was caused
by fright. She was in a delicate
state of health and when the storm
began to rage she became so badly
frightened that she was thrown into
convulsions, afterwards dying
the effects. She leaves a husband
and several children, besides a
of friends and a number of relatives
to mourn her death.
Some Big Fish.
Messrs. John and Tom Fillyaw
came into the city one day
week with two of the largest fish
seen here in some time. The fish
were of the blue cat variety and tip¬
ped the scales at 15 1-2 and 16 1-2
pounds each. They attracted quite a
lot of attention and were the center
of a crowd until they were sold.
They were caught in Alcova river
and the strange part of it was that
they were both caught on the same
trot-line, hardly three feet apart.
from which he had never entirely
recovered. Mr. Cox was well known
to many of our citizens, having been
engaged in the saw mill business in
the county for a number of years.
He leaves a wife and one daughter,
Mrs. A. Clemmons, besides numerous
other relatives.
COVINGTON, GEORGIA, MAY 18, J910.
CLOSING EXERCISES
COVINGTON SCHOOL.
COMMENCEMENT THIS YEAR TO
SURPASS ANY HELD IN THE
HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL.
The Covington Public School will
show appreciation of the beautiful
new auditorium by putting forth the
very best effort toward commence¬
ment this year.
Friday evening promptly at eight
o'clock, Miss Ezell’s music class will
begin the entertainment with a re¬
cital. The selections are such as
will please the audience and show
the careful training which the pupils
have received during the term.
Medals will be awarded to the pu¬
pils who have done the best year's
work.
The grammar grades, on the same
evening, will present the brilliant
Operretta, “Little Snow-White,” by
Roechel.
The music will be under the able
direction of Miss Fox, who has
shown great skill in teaching the
children the songs.
Mrs. Phillips will display her won¬
derful ability in the management of
children’s entertainments, arranging
the parts to show the talent of each
child to the vrey best advantage.
Miss Hays and Miss Lewis have
assisted greatly in many ways, but es
pecially in the fancy steps and drill.
Special scenery is being painted by
Miss Keith for this play. This scenery
with the beautiful costumes of the
children will be a very beautiful and
inspiring sight.
The commencement sermon will be
delivered in the auditorium Sunday
morning at eleven o'clock by Rev. L.
E. Roberts of Monroe, Ga. The chil¬
dren will march in promptly at that
hour singing the stirring processional,
“Onward, Christian Soldiers.” The
Baptist choir will have charge of the
music and they will make the service
especially attractive with their very
appropriate selections.
On Monday evening at 8:15 the cur
tain will go up on the opening scene
of "As You Like It,” presented by
the Senior Class. There are twenty
two characters and only six Seniors,
so the best talent among the young
men of the city with one Emory stu¬
dent, will play the other parts. The
participants have been hard at work
and, though it will not be presented
as it would be by Southern and Mar¬
lowe, still it will do the class credit.
Covington should he proud to have
a Senior class with ambition and ed¬
ucation sufficient to make a credita
Lde presentation of a Shakespearian
play. The play has been under the
direction of Miss Butler, who has
shown’marked ability, and her famil¬
iarity with the plays and characters
of Shakespearre has been an import¬
ant factor in the training of the'act¬
ors. Miss May White has charge of
the music. The girls will appreciate a
full house. The audience should re¬
read the play before going.
On Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock
a Literary address will be delivered
by Hon. Hooper Alexander, after
which the medals and diplomas will
he awarded. It is hoped that every¬
one will avail themselves of this
opportunity of hearing an interesting
educational address delivered by this
able speaker.
The school authorities are very
anxious for the patrons of the school
to attend the commencement exer¬
cises. They feel that Covington has
a school of which it may well be
proud, and while the exercises will
no" be elaborate, still they think that
enough has been done to show the
people some of the effects of the
training which their children have
received during the year.
To the Voters of Newton County.
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I do not wish to bore the public by
appearing in public print so often but
I understand that the
seems tb have gotten out that I
have championed the cause of the
City I Court. neither appointed myself
have nor
have I been appointed by the officers
of this Court to look after their inter¬
ests.
I have absolutely no interest in the
Court nor has my law firm. It is a
matter of indifference to me personal
ly whether the Court is abolished or
not and if it is the sentiment of the
people of this County that the City
Court is detremental to their interests,
then I'would feel it my duty, if elected
Representative, to introduce a bill,
abolishing it.
With the present information, I
have, it seems to be the sentiment of
the people, especially the farmers,
that the City Court should go.
Above everything else, I want to
LIVINGSTON SCHOOL
FINISHES ITS TERM
CLOSING EXERCISES MARK THE
MOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN
HISTORY OF SCHOOL.
On Saturday, May 14th,
the closing exercises of
High school which were held in
spacious school building, beginning
1:30 p. m. The auditorium was
ed to overflowing - with
patrons and friends, the
was ideal; and the comfort of
tators and auditors was complete.
the satisfaction of assembled
and the gratification of the
every incident passed off
ly, after a session of the like profit
hie character. All attending
took part in the exercises and
good spirit acquitted themselves
mirably, evidently getting real
joyment out of the occasion.
Very cheering to the teachers at
the close of a strenuous term was
obvious gratification of the
ty as manifested by this
tive audience and voiced in the satis¬
faction expressed; and especially
preciated by the teachers were
kind things uttered In remarks
by Hon. J. W. King, one of our
stantial and exemplary citizens,
also of Prof. Foster, who showed
official and personal interest In
work of the school by
them with a most welcome visit.
calls from the audience both
gentlemen made excellent school
and incidentally the former paid
latter a deserved tribute when
said that he knew of no man in
county who had been more active
potential in the exertion of
to secure desirable legislation In
or of education and schools.
Herewith is given the program:
Prayer, led by Mr. Wardy
Welcome song by Primary
ment, “If we were you and you
us.”
Ilis Birthday—Recitation by
Kink.
Swearing—Recitation by Hugh
Why Papa Doesn’t
by Clarence Hardeman.
Song: “The Bugaboos,” by
mediate department.
Better Whistle than
tation by Charlie Oglertee.
Heirs to Vast Inheritance—R.
B. Keeney.
Tootsie - Wootsie — Recitation
Frances Dunnaway.
A Spelling Lesson—Recitation
Lewis Beard.
Little Want-to-Know—Recitation
Kirkland Keeney.
The Reading Class—A play by
Little Folks.
Lord William’s
by Leila Hull.
The Frogies’
by Dewey Hicks.
A Fishing Party—Recitation
Luther Blankneshlp.
A Pantomime—"Suwanee River.”
Song: “Merry
Lads In Overalls.
Katie Lee and Willie
tion by Margaret Keeney.
Going A-fishing. — Recitation
Harold Blanton.
Song by Lovick Hull, “I
Can Wait Till I Get to be a Man.”
An Escape.—Recitation by
Blankenship.
Higher Culture in
tion by ilary Sue Hull.
Three Little Lads at
Recitation by Edgar Hull,
King and Frank Ogletree.
The College Oil Cans.—A
ance Story.—Recitation by
Hicks.
Concert Recitation by
Department, “Just Whistle a Bit.”
A Pantomime, “Lead Kindly
An Idyll of the Highlands.—R.
B. Keeney.
Extemporaneous talks by A. H.
ter, and J. W. King.
Closing Song, "We’ll Wear
Crown.”
what-the people want done, else
would not be offering myself a
date to represent them.
My intention now, if elected
the Legislature, is to introduce a
j abolishing- the City Court, with
understanding that it should
operative upon it being ratified
; a majority df the voters of this
; I feel that the sentiment of
j people demands that such a bill
introduced.
This is not in conflict with
j I said at Mansfield Friday 1 night, as
particularly stated that wanted
carry*out the and wishes of the people
this matter, this is what I
they want.
Meet J. Rest jspectfully and with
giee to C. Morgan. ' J. C. KNOX.
SIR KNIGHTS HAVE
RIGHT ROYAL TIME.
THE COVINGTON REPRESENTA¬
TIVES WERE GIVEN EVERY
ATTENTION AT SAVANNAH.
At the Annual Conclave, K. T’s.,
at Savannah last week, the St. Ber¬
nard Commandry of this city was
represented by Sir Knights P. W.
Godfrey, J. W. Peek, O. L. Holmes,
F. S. Belcher, li. C. Guinn, and J.
H. Echols in command of R. P. Les¬
ter, Eminent Commander.
St. Bernard being the youngest,
chartered commandry in the state,
the representatives were shown much
attention, and in the annual parade
they enjoyed the marked distinction
of heading the procession which con¬
sisted of more than three hundred
Knights. Other than being shown
many favors tho members who at¬
tended from here were the recipients
of much attention from the Automo¬
bile Association of Savannah, under
the direction of President Battey.
In the selection of officers, Emin¬
ent Commander It. P. Lester receiv¬
ed a flattering vote for Grand War¬
den.
The Covington party are all high
In their praise of the attention ac¬
corded them and tho enjoyable time
experienced while In Savannah.
Automobile Wreck.
Mr. Sam Pickett, who lives about
12 miles below Covlngon, bought a
fine Ford automobile in Atlanta last
Wednesday and came through the
country with it. As they were com¬
ing into the upper part of town they
struck a tree in front of Mrs. M. C.
Summers’ residence throwing the
three occupants out, bruising up Mr.
Pickett in the fall. The machine
was considerably bent up, but noth¬
ing but could be fixed by Messrs.
Pirkle & Crumley at their shop.—
Conyers Times.
No Sunday School Next Sunday.
On account of tho Commencement
exercises to be held at tho College
Auditorium next Sun^y morning, no
Sunday School will be held at. the
Methodist church on that day.
It. P. LESTER, Supt.
iHS A Bank
Book
Is The
Despair
Of the enterprising burglar. It isn’t
worth a cent to him after all his trou¬
ble. If you had an account at the
Covington Bank you could snap your
fingers at the whole burglar fraternity.
You’d never suffer the grief the keep
his-money-in-th e-house-fellow often
experiences. It shouldn’t take much
thinking to make you open an account
at once.
The Bank of Covington.
Covington Georgia
CAPITAL - - $100,000.00
=We Invite Your Patronage. 1
Flowers & Taylor
Do more Commercial Job
Printing than all other
county print-shops. Why?
$1. A Year In Advance.
THE WOMAN’S CLUB
URGES GLEANER GUY.
A MOVEMENT WHICH SHOULD BE
ENDORSED BY EVERY CITI¬
ZEN AND HOUSEKEEPER.
The Woman’s Club having always
stood for civic improvement, it was
decided at the last meeting to again
urge the public to co-operte with the
Club in a ‘‘weekly cleaning up” move¬
ment.
Covington by nature is a beautiful
town, but her paper-littered streets
are a decidedly unattractive feature
and every effort should be made to
remedy this nuisance.
It is thererore petitioned that all
housekeepers and property owners in
Covington set apart Friday of each
week for "cleaning up day.” If ev¬
erybody will on this day, clean, not
only their own premises, but make it
their duty to burn papers and waste
matter in the streets immediately in
front of their homes and buildings,
wo will soon have a well-kept town
at practically no expense.
The good results of this movement
will be shared by everybody, so the
Club begs every Covington inhabitant
to take a general interest in this cru¬
sade for cleaner streets and a city
beautiful.
New Pews Have Arrived.
The now pews for the Baptist
church have arrived and tho work
of placing- thorn In position has been
started. This work will, when fin¬
ished, complete the handsome new
Baptist church, and It is thought
probable that the first service will be
held In It either on the last Sunday
in May or the first Sunday in June.
Card From Mr. Morgan.
Starrsvilie, Ga, May 16, 1910
Editor ok Nkwb
Covington Ga.
Dkar Hik:—W ill you please give
space in your valuble paper for this
notice. I desire to ask the candidates
for representative of Newton County,
that we have no other joint discuss¬
ions until Hometime in July as I am
quite busy in my farm. And would
be glad to meet with them and discuss
the vital issues of our county and
state.
Very respectfully,
J. C. Morgan.
