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6E0, T. SMITH IS
RE-ELECTED MAYOR.
members OF the OLD
.yo ALSO re-elec
c 1jnC IL ARE
.^two new men
t£D
go ON.
-lection held Monday for &e
mayor six cwmcilmen, and
fecM mblrs of the school OWtog board, t0
^ and
that thor was only one tick
t vote Polled wae
"toige M T. Smith, who months was elec ago
.hi,,,- like two
term of Chas.
jSfflt Smith who during r. signed. 1911 To is a serve coun
Jtiposei th Mr the m«t r,
ISitive of six of
men of the city. Four
^ted 1 old numbers of council were
Messrs. R. P. Lester, R. E.
rmritt Dr Luke Robinson, and J. K.
Lm. Messrs. J. E. stand Phipps for an
Callaway did not re
>hn places Messrs,
rt-Uor and in there
J. Harwell and W. Cohen
nomas make the ticket.
m selected to up
Messrs. N S. Turner and It. W.
Milner were elected to serve as
members of the school board for a
term of three years, and Mr. Chas. C.
Kiig was elected to fill the unexpir
e( j term of Mr. Smith who resigned
to fill the mayors' chair.
This gives Covington a progressive
sod thoroughly good business men to
811 her offices next year, and the peo¬
ple may rest assured that everything
possible tending to the betterment of
traditions in this city will be dome
No Paper Next Week.
As is customary, there will be no
regular issue of the News next week,
mid we wish all our readers a happy
Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
The News force has worked hard
this year to give its patrons a good
and live weekly paper, and we are
very proud of the friendship of so
many people and the encouragement
we have received. We will begin the
New Year better equipped and in bet¬
ter condition to give you a better pa¬
per nest year than ever before.
Until the fourth of January, we will
endeavor to enjoy a little rest and
recreation.
Nothing is more appropriate
a Christmas Gift than a
Pretty Carving Set.
Give the boy a knife and make him Happy
Santa Claus is
here with a
r
full great bag
of
“SHUR-EDGE’ POCKET
knives
'to
e have a knife for every¬
body’s stocking.
Come and look over this remarkable assortment,
including fifteen new and exclusive pat¬
terns designed especially for this exhibit.
Each knife in an Artistic Holly Gift
Box, and every one guaranteed
to give entire satisfaction.
Stephenson’s H’d’wre. Store
Phone 16
, @i)e Comtuton
CARD
FRANK BALLARD.
HE EXPLAINS HIS POSITION IN
REFERENCE TO THE NEW
ROAD LEADING SOUTH
OF THE CITY.
Messrs. Editors: —
Will you allow me a short space to
explain my position on the road issue
In the first place, I am opposed to
condemnation proceedings unless ab¬
solute necessary. Now, as the old
road leading south of town by the
Petty place, I think, could be fixed
so that it would afford all travel that
is required by the people, which coul
be done at much less expense than
the new proposed route. Another of
my reasons was to avoid a large ex¬
pense to the tax payers and save
time that is much needed at other
places that are now in much worse
fix than the proposed remedial route.
I am absolutely in fa,vor of working
the Petty road sufficiently to meet
all required travel as well as all
oilier roads in the county. I have
not a penny in the Petty place or
ever expect to have; .neither would I
act in an official capacity for
friend or relative. I am outspoken
regardless of favor or affection fte
any one in my official capacity. I
acted so when I was your representa¬
tive and shall act so in becoming
your commissioner. Had I chosen to
have acted differently I could have
been worth more today than I could
ever have made as representative.
1 have no ill will against any <
and will show you my administration
sliall be unbiased and impartial with
no favoritism for a iyone.
By bridging Petty’s branch suffi¬
cient to meet the grades on both
sides and pull down both he’ll!© An a
slight change going south on left
hand side the road could be put in
shape, not to injure anyone, and it
would be satisfactory to all parties
and prevent any condemnation pro¬
ceedings or the buying of right of
ways. I may have made some criti¬
cism on the new route, but did net
do so through disrespect to anyone
who favored same.
Your® respectfully,
F. D. BAQ-LARD.
Play your subscription.
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COVINGTON, GEORGIA, DEC 21, J9J0.
LAND SALE WAS
NOT SUCCESSFUL.
Y SPRiNjG HEIGHTS LOT
E WAS CALLED OFF ON
ACCOUNT OF EXTREME
WEATHER.
The big sale of residence lots at
the Academy Spring Heights which
had been extensively advertised for
the past several weeks and which was
to have taken place last Thursday,
vailed to materialize on account of
extreme cold and disagreeable weath¬
er, which prevented the people from
attending.
When the hour arrived for the sale
to commence there was only a small
crowd present and the auctioneer put
up one of the best lots on the prop¬
erty. The lot was rather slow to
get a bid started, but finally .some
one started it off and it wasi finally
sold to Mr. Frank Ballard for $35.
Mr. Ijeonard stated to a News repor¬
ter that Mr. Ballard would build on
the lot as early as is practicable. Af¬
ter this let was ©old to Mr. Ballard,
cue sale was called of by Mr. Leonard
with the announcement that it would
be .held again sometime within the
next sixty or ninety days.
Tiie lets comprising this property
are larger than the ones generally
put up at a land sale, but the fact
that they were rather late in getting
the plats cut and the weather condi¬
tions being so bad. very few had been
out to examine them.
Mr. Leonard stated to us that it
was vary probable that he would sell
some of the lots at private sale at
once in erder that by the time the
next date fer sale, there will be sev¬
eral residences on the ground.
Another sale of the lots will be
held on January 11, 1911. There will
be two lots igven away absolutely
free: One to the ladles attending
the sale, and one to the gentlemen
attending th sale. There will also be
two lots given away to the
of lots cn ti>is date. If the weather
v/ill permit this sale will be pulled
regardless of price of lots sold. Don’t
fail to take advantage of this oppor¬
tunity to buy some cheap lots. This
sale won’t last over two hours and a
half. Don’t fail to attend as this is
the last opportunity ycu will have at
these lots. There will he advertising
matter issued latr giving more detail¬
ed plans.
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING
OF TEACHER’S INSTITUTE
Saturday, the third of December,
the teachers of Newborn county met
at the public school build¬
ing, Covington, to re-organize the
Teacher’s Association. An attractive
program had been arranged by our
Superintendent, Mr. Foster, who pre¬
sided at the meeting. The exercises
opened with prayer by Mr. Garris of
Oakland school. Mr. Garris, who is
a graduate of Wofford College, adds
strength to the teaching force of the
county. A discussion of “The Liv¬
ing Teacher—not a Lession Hearing
Teacher,” by Mr. Robinson, of New¬
born, inspired all who heard, to re¬
turn to their work with loftier ideals
and renewed determination to give
better service than ever before. Mr.
Martin, of Livingston school gave a
practical and helpful talk. Mr. Mart
who has been teaching in Newton
county for a number of years exten¬
ded a word of welcome to those who
are among us for the first time. Adi
present were delighted to have with
us Miss Knox, who gave a most in¬
structive address on Literature in the
Elementary Schools. The many sug¬
gestions given can not but prove use¬
ful to all having he privilege of hear¬
ing Miss Knox.
The association was formally or¬
ganized. The following officers were
elected : President, Mr. Robinson, of
Newborn; Vice-president, Miss Lula
Bragg; Secretary. Mr’Viet r William
A Favor to The News.
As a favor to the Covington New s,
we want very subscriber on our list
to look at the label oai his paper thus
week and if you are in arrears for as
much as twelve months pay up. 1 n
der the postal laws we cannot send
the paper to a man who ow e® for more
than one year, and no nui’ter how
good friends we are. your name must
come off the list, otherwise we would
be subject to a fine of $1000. Now
all know we couldn’t pay that fine
you keep send¬
and also that we want to
ing the News to you. Won’t you
please help us out of the difficulty,
if you owe us for a yew?
IMJSS ELLA RUTH
HICKS WINS PIANO,
MISS LUCILE HENDRIX WINS THE
PARLOR SUIT. MISS AARON
| S A VERY CLOSE THIRD
IN GREAT CONTEST.
The big popularity contest of tlie
Covington News has closed. At six
o’clock yesterday evening the last bal ;
iot was counted and Lie awards made j
In this contest the managers of The
News did everything it could to make ;
it a success and each one of the I
contestants had a fair and square.
the deal, handsome in this Seminole contest the Piano two and prizes the j
three piece parlor suit, will be last- j
mg evidence of the popularity of the
winners.
Miss Ella Ruth Hicks secured the
highest number of votes, 243,750, and
wen the Piano.
Miss Itucile Hendrick came next
with 226,250, and won the Parlor
Suit.
Miiss Lillie Aaron was third, ©he
havi t recei ved 201,500 votes.
The News •? s always glad to see
deserving people succeed and the fact
that the above young ladies were suc¬
cessful Li their efforts in this con
tfc&c -i - Si ires un with a pardonable
sense of pride, i® that we know they
will appreciate the result of their en¬
deavors.
Wc w 're indeed fortunate in hav¬
ing c j cur manager Mr. E. C. Fain,
than whom there is not a more cour¬
teous, straight and honest man in the
profession. Mr. Fain was untiring in
has efforts and. the friends he made
during the contest will remember him
as one of the most frank and truthful
men in their acquaintance.
The premiums won by the young
ladies above named are ready for de¬
livery and will be presented to them
,m such time as they may call for
them.
NEW riAHROAO MAY BE
BUILT AT EARLY DATE.
We hear with a great deal of pleas¬
ure that, there is a strong possibility
that there will be a railroad built in
the near future connecting Jackson,
Monticello and Covington, The en¬
terprise heing projected is for a
steam railway, and consequently, wi.
not depend for traction power on
electric current from the power- plant
or the Ocmulgee,
It will be remembered that a large
portion of a route from Montice 11 o
to Covington was graded at the time
the old Maun and Northern railroad
was put through this place, and there
is a possibility that the same route
will be followed by the projected en¬
terprise. It is also learned that a
splendid route may be laid out from
Jackson to Moeticello, and when com¬
pleted, it will connect three of the
most hustling and best bus’ness town
in middle Georgia. Connecting with
the Southern at Jackson, the Georgia
at Covington, and the Central at Mon
ticello, the prospects of a successful
enterprise look good from the begin¬
ning. The present plan of the gen¬
tlemen who have the enterprise un¬
der consideration is to promote the
new road with local capital, and let
the benefits and profits of the road
r t main here with the people, whose
property, labor and patronage make it
a success.—Monticello Journal.
We have only a few more ladies'
Suits, and to make them go before
Xmas, we are going to sell them at
Cost. Remember we mean what we
say.
WARNING.
The law prohibiting the shooting
of firew'orks on the streets of Coving¬
ton will be rigidly inforoed in the
future. I shall have special officers
in citizens dress, watching out for
these offenders and wall punish all
violators of this law severely. The
disorderly conduct of the two previou
Christmas eve. nights must not be
repeated. The law provides for you
to shoot fireworks in your own yard.
Dec. 19th, 1910.
GEO. T. SMITH, Mayor.
LOUIS STEIN’S BARGAIN STORE
Come to Stein’s Bargain Store to
see the Christmas tree, ladened with
i beautiful present. Ycu can buy a
present cheap here.
NOTICE MASONS.
Covington diaper No. 71 R. A. M.,
I will meet in regular convocation Fid
day evening Dec. 23rd. Election of
officers only. Meet with us compan¬
ions and let it so be done.
A. S. HOPKINS, H. P.
PORTERDALE DEPOT
IS BROKEN OPEN.
CHRISTMAS “SPIRIT” ENTERED
BONES OF IMBIBERS AND SIX
GALLONS FAILED TO SHOW
UP IN FINISH.
The depot at Porterdale was broken
into last Friday might and six gallons
of whiskey stolen. Nothing else was
molested and it ©emed that the
mas “spirit ’ was responsible for the
deed.
Sheriff Hay and Deputy Maddox
were notified of the occurrence and
immediately went on a ©till hunt for
the guilty partis. Monday morning
three-men were arrested and brought
in to answer the charge. They were
John Collins, Horary Scott cirad Ohrarlic
Weldon, they were given a
merit trial and bound over to the City
Court in the sum of $100 bond.
After thinking over the matter they
went before Judge Whaley and enter
ed pleas of guilty to the charge, two
them being given sentence© of $75
and costs or eight months on the
gang, each; the other was given a
Litj dollar sentence or six months,
They paid the fines..
Jury List.
Following is the jury list drawn for
the January term of the City Court
of Covington: R. I. Weaver, W. H.
Ivey, E. T. Hull, A. Bohanan, P. H.
Henderson, W. T. Milner, C. A. Har
well, J. W. Welch, D. B. Croweill, C.
D. Barnett. T. L. Hummus, O. W.
ter, H. A. De Loach, J. E. Phillips, J.
C. Flemister, D. I. Mobley, S. G. Hick
and J. R. Meador.
Services at Christian Church.
The first services held at the Chrisr
tian church were conducted Sunday
by Rev. John H. Wood, of Winder,
who preached three; very forceful se.r
mens to good congregations. The
services were held at 11 o’clock in
the morning, at three in the. afternoo
and at 730: in the everting.
At the evening .service'Mr. Lewis
Clark joined the new church, and it
is expected that others will join as
soon as the .regular schedule of ser
vice® can be arranged. No announce¬
ment is were made except that Rev.
Weed will come back as soon as pos¬
sible.
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New Year’s Day is to open a savings ac¬
count at the Bank of Covington. Your first
deposit will be the foundation of a new
year of prosperity. You*' money will
draw interest at 4 per cent and will be
ready for you in case of need. If you
have no account with us allow us to ex¬
plain to you our up-to-date system.
The Bank of Covington,
Covington Georgia
CAPITA!
=We Invite Your Patronages
YOUR BUSINESS
Is known by the Stationery
ycu cend out. Is Yours the
kind which will inspire confi¬
dence in the receiver?
$1. A Year In
POULTRY FANCIERS
ELECT OFFICERS,
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING HELD
LAST WEEK AND WORK FOR
THE COMING YEAR OUT¬
LINED BY OFFICERS.
The members of the Newton Coun¬
ty Poultry Association held a very en¬
thusiastic meeting at the court house
last Wednesday night and elected of
fleers to .serve during the next year.
Dr. A. S. Hopkins was re-elected
president, Mr. Henry Odum vice pres
ideut, E. L. Peek secretary and J. E.
Phillips treasurer. The appointment
ol the executive committee has not
yet been made, but will be announced
by the president sometime within the
n@xt few days.
Several matters of importance caane
up for discussion and if the interest
! manifested by the bunch present
can
be taken as an index to the situation,
! next will show real
year- up more
bred in the blue fancy chickens than
was ever known in this section be
fore. Plans for the holding of the
next show sometime during next fall
will be taken up at once and worked
through with precision. It is con¬
fidently expected that at the next ex¬
hibition tiier will be at least five hun
dred birds entered,
The report of the secretary of the
business of the association during the
present year was very interesting and
contained a lot of tabulated informa
tkm, the most interesting of which
was the part of it which alluded to
a balance of something over fifty dol
Ions to. start work with next year.
The Association is very desirous of
getting every person in the county
who lisi interested in, more and better
poultry as member®, and the officers
and members extend everyone in the
county an invitation to enter. Hand
your name with the mmebenship fee
i of one dollar to Mr. J. E. Phillips, at
! the Bank of Covington and get your
J membership card. A number of new
applications have just been passed
and accepted and lit is believed that
the membership roll will reach the
hundred mark within the next month
j or two.
Col. Jamie Knox went up to Atlan¬
ta one night last week to see “The
Midnight Sons.”
A
Good
Resolution
For
