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JOB PRINTING
A SPECIALTY.
VOL. VI NO 16.
TAX ASSESSORS
WANT CO-OPERATION
|;()VKD OF TAX EQUALIZERS OF
NEWTON COUNTY WANT ASSIST
WCK OF PEOPLE IN THE WORK
, ndkk new tax law.
It will not be long before the New
county board of tax assessors will
I(lU
l„. at work in performance of their du
ti,.v under the new tax equalization
law.
Tim law was ably explained by Judge
.Inhn (’. Hart, the state tax commission
ei\ several weeks ago when he made
an address in the court house to a
large gathering of citizens.
Tht* main purpose of the law is foi
equalization of tuxes, and to make tin
burden of supporting the state as near
iv equal as possible. To do this, tin
authorities insist that they must lum
the co-operation of the people of this
and every- other county.
The Newton county hoard of asses
sories have issued a statement “to tin
tax-payers of Newton county," in which
Iheir position is explained. it is as
follows:
"The Hoard of Equalizers of this
county respect fully request the co-oper
ution of all good citizens in equalizing
and bringing out every dollar’s worth
of projierty subject to taxation
•We desire to be efficient, faithful I
. lU( ) f a j,.
"The law requires that till property
as well as visible be so classed as tt
bear the burden of taxation.
"We hope it will not be necessary
to disturb any business in this coun¬
ty.
"It shpnld only be necessary to raise
taxes in order to equalize. We tire now
receiving almost as much tax from the
state as we are paying to the state.
"The tax payer can make out duties
very light anti we hope our efforts
will meet with the approval of our
fellow citizens. ’
K. L. LOYD ENTERS RACE
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
It. L. Loyd, of Covington, has an¬
nounced ids candidacy for the position
of tax collector of Newton county, sub
t to the approaching primary. In
Ids rnuom cement, \e states that be
is opposed to the fee system and that
a salary of $800 should be named.
Should a change not be made to the
salary basis Mr. Loyd says he will turn
hack to the county all fees over $800. I
Mr. Loyd is well known and numbers
his friends by scores, and should make
a good race for tax collector.
M., ~e/us
Mast
fie Hight!
When your money is deposited in this Hank, it is just
as safe as though a regiment of soldiers was constantly on
duty guarding our portals.
WHY?—BECAUSE THIS IS A NATIONAL BANK WITH
EVERY TRANSACTION THOROUGHLY INSPECTED
BY GOVERNMENT BANK EXAMINERS WHO REQUIRE
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Deposit your savings here and reap the benefit of our
broad business associations.
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We are Steadily Growing-Come and Grow With us.
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WILLINGHAM HAD
0 HIS THROAT CUT
( OMNI,.s X — P 0 L I C E M A N ’ S
THROAT SLASHED BY RALPH
SHEPHERD IN ALTERCATION
SUNDAY NIGHT.
Policeman Wick Willingham ,of the
Coviqgton police force, had his throat
seriously cut Sunday night about 8:30
o’clock by Ralph Shepherd, who is well
known and prominently connected in
Coxingto.. Tie incident took place
on the street to the side of the build
occupied by W. W. St. John.
Charlie Shepherd had just been ar¬
rested by Policeman Willingham when
his brother. Ralph, crossed the street
md slashed his throat. Roth ran up
the main street. Ralph turned the
corner at the building occupied by the
business of C. Of Robinson, and Charlie
went to his home.
Policeman Willingham recovered
himself after the cut and ran to the
corner, tiring twice at the fleeing boys.
The pistol shots caused concern and
when a person was seen in flight Mr.
T. J. Swann, a Covington merchant,
captured Ralph Shepherd. It is said
that Mr. Swann did not know who
ioepb was until he had arrested him.
About twenty mjinutes alter the in
H(lpnt Charlie Shepherd was arrested
*’■' Shot ill Sam Hay, and the brothers
were lodged in the Newton county jail.
No Statement to .Make.
The Shepherd brothers were seen by
a representative of the News late
Monday afternoon in the jail, but they
had no statement to make concerning
the ease.
While the News representative was
in the corridor, the Shepherd brothers
inquired from Sheriff Hay. who ac¬
companied the reporter, ns to the con¬
dition of Policeman Willingham, and
when the sheriff stated that he was
resting easy, the brothers expressed
pleasure in the hopes of his recovery.
No Effort at Bond.
The brothers have not made an ef¬
fort to make bond. It is learned that
the Newton grand jury which is In ses¬
sion. is investigating the case. They
• Continued on page three*
( APT. AND MRS. J. J.
SMITH MUCH BETTER.
The many friends of Captain and
Mrs. J. .T. Smith will be pleased to
that they are much better after
illness. Copt. Smith is able to he out.
and Mrs. Smith is convalescent,
They have as their guest, Mr. G. T.
Lloyd, of Lynchburg, Va.
COVINGTON, GEORGIA, Mar. 18, 1914.
INTdiLST GROWING
IN PURE FOODS
“YOURS TRULY” PRODUCTS
ING DEMONSTRATED AT CITY
PHAK.M .CY THIS WEEK UNDER
AUSPICES OF WOMAN’S CLUB.
Nature's lir.st requisite is a sound
body, and then the development of the
mind. The question of pure foods has
involved endless discussion among
prominent governmental authorities,
educational and scientific men. Dr.
Haney W. Wiley, the eminent pure
food authority, has brought about a
wave of reform which has reached
the innermost parts of every section
of America.
The Federation of Woman’s Clubs of
America have gone on record as being
highly in favor of the stimulation of
interest in the manufacture of pure
foods. The Woman’s Club of Coving
tun, as a branch of the great organiza¬
tion, has taken up the work and the
question has been brought directly
home by an exhibition during this
week at the City Pharmacy, Coving
ton. of the "Yours Truly” products.
The “Yours Truly” people have di
verted their last expenditure for ad¬
vertising purposes to the various or¬
ganizations of women when they
take an interest in pure food prod¬
ucts.
The sales of the "Yours Truly”
products in Covington will go to form
a share of the money which the Cov¬
ington Woman’s Club will receive. The
basis for the local club’s share will be
formed by the amount of sales in the
Covington stores.
Wrappers of (he Products.
The wrappers off the products of
the “Yours Truly” goods must he sav¬
ed by the Covington housekeeper and
when they are returned to the manu¬
facturers the Woman’s Club will re¬
ceive a share of the vast advertising
donation.
The “Yours Truly” people will make
an effort to place their goods in every
grocery store of Covington, and with
the co-operation of the people hope to
receive (he popular stamp of approval
on their products.
Dr. Wiley Says O. K.
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, well known
through America as the pioneer in the
reform of pure food products has ex¬
amined the “Yours Truly” brand, and
passed it up with merit.
Another eminent authority has certi¬
fied to the purity of the products. They
are guaranteed and certified to he ab¬
solutely pure.
During the entire week demonstra¬
tion of the “Yours Truly” brands will
be held by representatives of the com¬
pany. and the public is cordially in¬
vited to come around any time.
The Woman’s Club will derive much
financial benefit from the sales of the
“Yours Truly” products, and in view
<>f their successful effort to build a li¬
brary building, the sums from this
course will prove very helpful.
HARDEMAN AND ADAMS
BUY MANSFIELD PHARMACY.
Two prominent Covington young
men have bought the Smith’s Phar¬
macy at Mansfield from Messrs. Smith
and Roberts. They are Fielder Harde¬
man. prescription clerk at C. C.
Brooks, and Hugh Adams, prescription
clerk at J. A. Wright’s.
Mr. Adams is now in Mansfield in
charge of their new drug store, and
Mr. Hardeman will join him on April
1st.
The many friends of these enter¬
prising young men will note their en¬
try into the business world with pleas¬
ure and wish for them much success.
W. 0. W. TO UNVEIL
MONUMENT AT MANSFIELD.
The Mansfield camp of the Wood¬
men of World will unveil a monument
to the memory of Roy Roberts, at the
Mansfield cemetery. Sunday. April 5th.
at 2:30 o’clock.
A team from the Rutledge camp will
have charge of the unveiling exercises,
but all Woodmen are invited to at
tend, ^specially the camps from Cov¬
ington, Social Circle and Rutledge.
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.
Teachers examination for license
will be held on June 12 and 13th. 1914.
J. O. MARTIN. C. S. C.
Don’t be misled, call for the bottle
with the label on it—Chero-Cola.
NO DEVELOPMENTS
BEFORE APRIL 1
CONFIDENTLY THOUGHT THAT
GOVERNOR SLATON WILL
MAKE NO EXPRESSION BEFORE
1 APRIL 1ST, ABOUT FUTURE.
At least for a while it is thought,
that state politics will be compara¬
tively quiet, it is believed that Gov¬
ernor John M. Slaton will make no an¬
nouncement as to his future political
course before April 1st. Every sign
points this way, especially in view of
the fact that the statements are being
•made by the persons and newspapers
supposedly close to the governor.
Senator William Stanley West, the
junior senator from Georgia, and re¬
cently appointed by Governor Slaton to
fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Senator A. O. Bacon, has made no
statement that would cause one to be¬
lieve that he will or will not be a can¬
didate for the unex;\red term. The
mutter of the state affairs that come
under the jurisdiction of the state
Democratic Executive committee were
discussed at an informal dining by Di¬
rector of Census W. J. Harris, who is
■hairman of the committee and Sena¬
tor West, who is a prominent member.
Lite only statement made after this
discussion was that should Senator
West be a candidate he would resign
from the committee.
Senator Hoke Smith, the senior sen¬
ator, will be a candidate to succeed
himself in approaching general elec¬
tion. At present his only opponent is
Ralph O. Cochran, of Fulton county,
who is beginning his campagin through
Georgia. Cochran has been a member
>f the Georgia Legislature.
Only one candidate has entered the
race for the unexpired term of the
'ate Senator Bacon. He is Thomas W.
Hardwick, of Washington county, and
a representative of the tenth district
in the lower branch of congress. His
••»■ .ouneement was featured by the
statement that lie would not hang on
to the coat-tail of Senator Smith, nor
President Wilson, but that he “would
hoe his own row and toe his own skil
•et.”
The friends of Attorney-General
Thos. S. Felder have advanced his
name, and Mr. Felder says he is in the
hands of his friends which amounts
to liis announcement.
Hinges Around Governor.
it is believed by political observers
in Georgia that the political situation
in regard to the senatorship hinges
around the course of Governor John M.
Slaton. His future will niap out the
•nurse for many other actions that will
Allow in Georgia.
Should he decide to make the race
' it is
*r governor thought he will have
" opposition, that Senator Smith will
•e returned without serious opposi¬
tion : and that Senator (Test will he a
•andidate for the unexpired term along
with Hardwick and Felder.
Other friends of Governor Slaton are
neiined to believe that he will make
he race for the unexpired term: that
Senator West will not be a candidate:
that the governorship will he fought
for principally by south Georgia can
lidates.
But the closest friends of Governor
Slaton, and his greatest admirers
would have him make the race for the
■•enate in opposition to Senator Smith.
They believe this his duty as the lead
©f of one faction of Georgia iwlitics.
Should he do this Senator (Vest would
he a candidate for the unexpired term,
ami South Georgia would again figure
imminently in the race for the gover¬
norship.
One for Attorney-General.
Already Cliff Walker, of Walton
county, has announced for the position
>f attorney-general. The present state
attorney, T. S. Fehler, will make the
raw for the senatorship. Mr. Walker
' ill have many friends over the state
working in his interest.
Solicitor-General Joseph E. Pottle, of
the Oemulgee circuit, has announced
uostively that he will not be a candi¬
date for attorney-general. This was a
lisappointment to numbers ofCol. Pot
lie's friends.
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Drink Chero-Cola the be6t by test
BIG LAND SALE ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
AUCTIONEER OF NATIONAL REP¬
UTATION WILL SELL COVING¬
TON LOTS IN EASTERN
HEIGHTS, TUESDAY, MARCH 24.
Mr. A. Harris, of New York City, has
been engaged by Mr. C. S. Thompson,
to sell a limited number of lots in his
Eastern Heights sub-division, Tuesday
morning,. March 24tli, ID :30 o’clock.
Mr. Harris enjoys the distinction of
holding the world's record for fast
work in his profession, having sold
23 lots in ISO minutes, in an inter¬
view with a representative of the
News, Mr. Harris said:
1 expect to sustain my reputation
of selling a lot a minute in Covington;
next Tuesday. Iu fact, I would not be j
surprised if I do not work faster.
There is every reason why this sale!
should be a record-breaker. In the.
first place Eastern Heights is right in j
the city. It has cement side-walks, wa-1 j
ter. sewerage, in fact, it is one of the
highest class additions I have ever
handled.”
Continuing Mr. Harris said: “The
■ asy terms on which it will he sold,
one-fourth cash, the balance in three!
ears, places it within the reach improv-1 of any j
>ne to own one of these highly
ed lots. The class of houses already
constructed will convince the most
skeptical that this will be the most se¬
lect section of the city to live in. I
conduct my sales a little different from
the average auctioneer, as I stand on
each lot I sell with ilags on all four
corners as one can see what they are
buy in.”
Mr. Harris, in discussing the
said further: “It is not Mr. Tliomp
son’s purpose to dispose of his entire
holding as only a limited number of
lots will, but those offers will he sold
to the highest bidder. A special
tation is extended to the ladies to at
tend. We predict this sale will be a
grand success as we consider this the
cream of any property in Covington,
and the iact that it will he sold with
a limit will cause a rush of buyers
that have been waiting for just such
an opportunity."
A line of free autos will leave the
Bank of Covington at 10.o’clock to take
those who wish to attend the auction. [
If you do not feel like investigating!
it will no doubt he worth while to go j
out and see Mr. Harris sell a lot a min¬
ute.
That this banking institution
offers you every convenience,
every facility that a well-stand¬
ing, properly managed, bank
can consistently offer its deposi¬
tors.
The small depositor receives
here the same attention that
the large depositor does—he
is amply protected by the gen¬
uine strength that ample capi¬
talization and conservative
methods offer.
If you’re not a depositor here
pay us a visit.
PATRONIZE OUR
ADVERTISERS—
MENTION THE NEWS.
$1 A Year In Advance.
TEACHERS' INSTITUTE
CONVENES SATURDAY
MISS CELESTE PARRISH WILL
HAVE CHARGE OF INSTITUTE
—DR. FORT WILL ADDRESS
MORNING’S SESSION.
The Teacher's Institute of Newton
county, will convene Saturday morn¬
ing at 9:30 o’clock, in the city school
auditorium.
Miss Celeste Parrish, prominent in
educational work iu Georgia and the
south, will have charge of the pro¬
gram. She is an interesting talker
and lends much interest to the pro¬
ceedings of the institute.
Dr. Fort to Speak.
Dr. Arthur G. Fort, of the State
Board of Health. The public is cor
dially invited to hear the lecture of
Dr. Fort on the questions of health
in the schools.
Two contests will be held among the
pupils of the county schools. One in
arithmetic among the pupils of the
sixth grade, and another in history
among the seventh grade pupils,
Newton Teachers Rank High.
It is an interesting fact that there
are 56 teachers in the common schools
of Newton county, and that 52 of that
number hold lir.st grade licenses. The
other four teachers have second grade
licenses, and one of the Newton county
teachers have the third grade licenses.
The 52 teachers holding first grade li¬
censes have had training in colleges
or normal schools.
This speaks well, for the Newton
county schools, which already rank
among the first.
EDITOR JIM WILLIAMS VISITS
IN COVINGTON SUNDAY.
Editor Jim Williams, of the Greens
boro Herald-Journal, spoilt Sunday in
Covington with his son, Craiistou Wil
Hams, who is a student at Emory col
lege. Editor Williams Is well known
throughout the state, and the editorial
pages of his paper are read with much
interest by citizens and especially
newspaper men.
Mr. Williams was on his way to At
lanta where he will join a committee
from Greene county in going before
i n-_ Peter F. Bahusen, state veterinari
an, and Commissioner of Agriculture
J. D. Price, in regard to the tick eradi
cation work in Greene.
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Call it by name—“Chero-Cola.”
