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IX. NO
S
•HAS WHITE WINS FIRST
fE IN DECLAMATION IN
PITF school MEET in
f ATHENS.
! L Covington and Newton county
out some good material In
L soUools, and material of tbe
I which in recognized by the
i evidenced by the fact that
| S distinguished school boys.
uur and Richard
Charles White
eut over to Athens on Friday,
W back
eeuth instant, and brought
lg sought bacon after two days
[contesting in the State High
iyieet at that place,
jfljeet was conducted by the
[supervisors of the state, elected
purpose of giving each and ev
itestant a fair showing and for
iniug where our best material
future lies, as Is the usual cus¬
hy year
|f white and Lester are to b(
tul'ated S> anc'
upon their victory,
rty shows that Covington ranks
jd stands at the top in recog
by the State.
; hls meet last Friday, Charle
won first place in Declamation,
the writer could not be present
ported to him that Charles went
iLs subject with eloquence aim
> enthusiasm, manifesting much
t among his hearers, and con
[his audience wonderfully, am
; his poins clearly, and he m
siHike like one of our Statesmen
that we have all read about in
One was heard to remark
,
‘Charles went to it like he had
here before, and was well ac
|pd with wliat it takes to win."
L young giant, Richard Lester,
ird place in the high jump, and
part well. No discredit is dur
3 even though he failed to win
It is said that he ham tied him
* an experienced hand, going af
goods like a veteran. And it I
say that ho won thlrn place,
ioarty shows that not all th<
ones are in one place, and then
tiers in the field, —
ngton High School also won the
District Literary Cup during
two meets, which speaks w-.d!
bvingon.
pum it up from the beginning,
lion and her corps of workers
! to congratulated upon the good
S (gained. And our . citizens
i walk with pride to know that
bool, our children and our teach
nk among the best in tne state
ke gaining wide recognition
[tout Georgia.
id)’ roneelved Covington Con
iCllmbiug,
H. W. WILLIAMS
LEAVES^ FOR VIDALIA
f Baptist Church and Family
f ft Home Wednesday for Their New
in South Leorgia.
JH. f It. Williams, who has been
" the t'avlngton First Baptist
* , r Hte
" past four years, togeth
lttl his interesting; family' left
esday last week for Vidalia,
| rst rQ >er Baptist having church accepted a call to
at that place.
Williams and family were given
rt > "eleotne t j j | t |
ie r arr va n
la ’ am * ;i great Welcome Service
1,1 ther e Sunday.
J fl, Wl, r l we ,H > all greatly feel missed from
that ranch good
Hs done thrugh Dr. Williams
^uircji ^ u n! and the the cause of Christ.
' Ko best wishes of
?oni! . while we part with these
f toluctantly.
J untiring °f the efforts church toward the up
here will al
rememiiered by our people.
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° t |,v ' n ^ on ana vicinity
infill * mue H K°od lie
fiiii ! will
fiep ' r>r * w Hliams in his
’ ; in ' 1 ^Ttend to him their
, fHt n.'^ 0s for
(, success and hap
* nw home in Vidalia.
Dt J „
is , Dastor for the First
' r iierp 1188 ^ Been
r- hi no ou
* , desire of
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ORGANIZATION IN COVINGTON
Organization of One Troop Complete
and Hans are Being Made to
Organize Another.
Since the organizaion of the Roy
Scouts some few years ago, th e move¬
ment has spread almost universally.
The girls, determined that they would
not be out-done by tlie boys, have be¬
am the extensive organization of the
Girl Scouts.
Covington now has a brand new and
•nlhusiastic troop of Girl Scouts, un¬
der the efficient leadership of Mrs. E.
E. Callaway, Miss Frames Godfrey,
.ml Miss Annie Mae Lester.
The tr-oop already organized i>ears
he name of Pansy Patrol No. 1. of
which Miss Ethel Williams is patrol
eader and Miss Evelyn Cohen, assist¬
ant' Miss Florence Turner inis been
dected Secretary and Treasurer of the
roop. The other members of this pa
rol are; Misses Ruth Milner, Annie
Vine King. Allie Louise Travis, Paul
ne Gaither, and Mary Harwell.
A second patrol is in the course of
■rganization, but at present all theii
•Ians have not hern completed. Tin
econd patrol, when fully organized,
vtll consist of the following members:
Misses Martha Anderson, Ruth Rob
rts, Ile.en Smith, Mildred Berry.
Mary Loyal Brown, Iola Parker, and
Margaret Porter.
Covington has had her troop of Boy
Scouts for some time, and it is witl
■leasure we note the organization of
mr Girl Scouts, and we dare say that
hey will keep an even pace with the
oys when it comes to scouting.
A benefit program was given th<
»irl Scouts at the Lyric Theater yes
erday and quite a neat sum was real
Ized.
__
Here’s luck to the Covington Gir'
leouts!
PROTRACTED SERVICES
AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
A meeting at the Christian church i>
■eiug conducted this week by Rev.
Juice Nay, evangelist of the North
•astern District for the Christian
hurch.
Bro. Nay is a young man, an elo
luent speaker and an effective preach¬
er of the gospel. Th singing Is being
■onducted by the local pastor, F. X
'retile, and the meeting will continue
hrotigh Sunday night of next week.
These two preachers, with their ear
lest efforts and prayers, are striving
o tiring the message of God to our
.ample, and it is believed much good
will result before this series of meet
ngs are over. Great interest is being
uanlfested by the people of Covington,
md it is the desire of all to have ev
•ry one go out and take part in the ser
ices.
The services are being held daily at
3 p. in., and at 11 o’clock on Sunday
morning.
Show your good will and influence
•y attending.
CHAUTAUQUA AT
NEWBORN THIS WEEK.
Newborn is another one of Newton
county’s progressive little cities that
has been successful in securing a t ban
tor three days. Tuesday, Wednesday.
Hid Thursday of this week.
MueETinterest is being manifested in
that part of the county in the genuine
attractions Iteing put on in that city b\
the Radeiiffe Chautauqua Company
and many jteople from Covington are
attending the performances both in the
afternoon and at night..
Newborn is indeed a creditable little
city to our county, having some of the
t>o-st jieoplo in Georgia as its citizens,
and we are glad to see our sister cities
oustt forward with x the Chautauqua
movement
NEWTON COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION MEETS.
The annual convention of the New¬
ton County Sunday School Association
will lie hold at Almon, Ga., Tuesday
and Wednesday. July ’.‘4 and 2.1.
A full program will be announced
later.
In the meantime let every Sunday
School in the County make prepara¬
tion to l>e represented at the conven¬
tion. L. D. KING.
County Secretary
COVINGTON. GEORGIA. JUNE 21. 1917.
newt °n countyoroan
IZES RED CROSS CHAPTER
Covington People, W ith Others of the County,
Met at First Methodist Church Sunday
and Organized Newton Chapter
MOVEMENT CREATING WIDESPREAD INTEREST
.Sunday afternoon at the Covington
First Methodist church, the citizens of
Xewton county met to hear Dr. Guy E.
Suavely, Director of the Southern Di
vision of the American Red Cross speak
•n the work of that organization, and
so to organize a Newton county chap
ter. At this time the following
-vere appointed:
Chairman—R. P. Lester.
N ice Chairman—Mrs. E. O. Lee.
Treasurer—Paul Walker.
Secretary—Miss Frances Godfrey.
The executive conimitee has not been
appointed, except Mr. C. S. Thompson,
who is Chairman of the Finance Com.
The i»eople all over the country are
iwakenlng to the necessity of support
ng the Red Cross Society and tbe
■plendid work it is doing. The war
large measure responsible for
his, and we cannot give too much of
■nr time, money, and enthusiasm, for
n this way we are providing for our
trmy, which will be composed not only
if our countrymen, but our own boys.
The government itself does not pro¬
vide sufficiently for tae care of
vho are wounded in battle,
hey have chartered the Red
Society for that, purpose and it is
ail.v organization- which does
ts charter from Congress, and has
>ooks audited by that body: also
•resident of the United States is Pres¬
ident of the Red Cross.
Not only does the Red Cross give aid
o our wounded soldiers in time of war
>ut it helps to take care of them if they
ire disabled when they return.
During the war they also look after
h e wives, children, or other depen
lenfs of our soldiers, and there will
most probably be great need of help in
.his particular line if the war is of
ihe duration we are warned to expect,
md it becomes neessary to send onr
men who have people directly dejteii
dent upon them.
Also in times of all civil disaster the
■rganization stands ready to render
any assistance possible. *
The work done during the recent fire
in Atlanta, standing as a proof to our
community of what wnderful assist
mice it is able to render. Surely no
MY TOWN.
I know my town and I love my town,
And I want to help it to be
As great a town to every one
As it seems to be to me.
I praise my town and I cheer my town.
And I try to spread its fame;
And 1 know what a splendid thing twould be
If j’ou would do the same. ,
I trust mv town and I boost my town
And I want to do my part
To make it a town that all may praise,
From the depths of every heart;
I like my town and I sing my town,
If I knocked mv town or blocked my tow*
That wouldn’t be fair, you know.
1 think my town is the very best town
In all the world—to me;
Or if it's not I want to get out
And try to make it be;
I talk my town and preach should my town,
As I think a fellow
Who has more at stake than to win or make
For the love of the common good.
I bet on my town and I bank on my town,
And I think it fine to feel—
When you know your town and love your town—
That it’s part of your honest zeal;
I’m proud of my town, I love my town,
And I want you to help it rise—
And that’s the way to help a town—
Not curse it and despise.
citizen of our county can help but feet
that it is a privilege, not only to be
[ come a member, but to help in any
1 other possible worthy
way so a cause.
Many of our neighboring counties
have already organized chapters and
'■ ate being very active In this work,
We know that Covington and Newton
county will not fall behind in their
part.
Sunday afternoon proved that tbe
I**oplo from ail sections of the county
were interested in the work, for there
cere representatives from all ut.
towns.
While Covington is to be the head of
the. work, it is most desirable that we
have auxiliaries in every town in
Newton county. Oxford is already
making plans for such an organization
and Mansfield will have a most enthus
! ia-tic branch, if we may judge by the
citizens of that town who came up
Sunday afternoon.
One dollar ($1.00) entitles you to
membership, every - man, woman, and
chiid in the county being eligible. If
we have confidence in the authorities
of our government, and we respect the
opinion of the best posted,we are with
'out doubt approaching the greatest cri¬
sis in the history of our country—a
time when it shall be necessary that
each individual search ht» or her par¬
ticular resource and give therefrom
with patriotism and cheerfulness.
Uncle Sam is practically dependent
upon the Red Cross for the care of the
wounded, and for the general hospital
service of the army. Onr beys make
up that army.
President Wilson says, “When a
mother and father give up their sons
to the army they cannot go with them
to France to minister to them, but the
Red Cross will be the foster parent of
all our lioys in the trenches.’’
YOUR name is needed in this work
NOW. No field work is required, but
?1.00 allies you with the cause of your
country.
Mail your name and $1.00 to the
Red Cross, Covington, Go. If you are
already a meml*er get your neighbors
and friends to join. In unity there is
strength, therefore let ns pull together
in making a record for the NeWtoa
County Chapter, of which we will all
be proud.
( j Help Covington do her part!
COMMERCIAL AND
JOB PRINTING
A SPECIALTY.
Wt C. I. HARWELL ELECTED
TO FILL WIRED TERM
City Election Held Here Monday for
Purpose of Electing New Member of
Council tq HI1 Recent Vacancy.
Monday was election day in Coving¬
ton. No big excitement, or scraps oc¬
curred on this day, as is the usual eus
tom in some counties on election day,
but the votes were polled very quietly,
and to say the least it was very unus¬
ual, as every one of the canidates were
elected—none defeated.
But to make it more explicit, there
was only one 1n the race, Mr. C. T
Harwell, to till the unexpired term of
Mr. y. L. Harrison, who resigned as
one of the couneilmen sometime ago.
Mr. Harwell was unanimously elect¬
ed, having no opponents.
The polls were conducted by Messrs
George T. Smith, R. H. Trippe. and Di
J. S. Peek. Dr. Peek tells us trait
more votes were polled in this election
than in any other city election of the
same nature in the history of the town
of Covington. This was due to the
soliciting and canvassing of those in
•harge for the candidate in the race
117 votes were polled.
Mr. Harwell will, no doubt, serve as
a member of the council to the best of
his efficient ability, and immediately
take up his duties with the other mem
J*ers of the board.
The members of the board, besdes
Mr. Harwell are Mayor E. W. Fowler,
couneilmen :J. E. Phillips, J. T. Swann
R. P. Lester, John Taylor, and J. T.
Stephenson.
Here’s wishing them all a success.
and bespeaking for our little city
government the l>est results of any
in the state for a town the size of Cov
iagton.
GHILOREN’S MY 11
METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday, July the 1st “Children’s
Day” will be observed at tbe First
Methodist church in Covington. On
this occeasion Sunday School will be¬
gin at the usual hour, a :4o. and the
Children’s Day exercises will take
place at eleven.
This is expected to be a big day for
both old and young. The services will
l>e a little different from the usual cus¬
tom, und everyone is urged to he pres¬
ent und witness this unique occasion if
you don’t participate.
A sermoD to the children and the
young people will be delivered by flit
pastor, the Rev. T. U. Kendall. Jr
Also a song service by the children.
Our fathers aud mothers should take
great interest in these services, as
Children’s Day is never forgotten by
the younger set. And all remember
that once we were children ourselves
so let’s all show that loving spirit that
exists in us ail, by going out. taking
part and helping make this occasion
the greatest success of the year.
Little children, won’t you bring your
parents with you and make them en¬
joy this event?
BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR GIRL
SCOUTS AT LYRIC THEATER.
Quite a creditable entertainment was
given yesterday (Wednesday) after¬
noon und evening by the Musical Club
and the Girl Scouts, for the benefit of
the latter, which is a recent organiza¬
tion for Covington.
A patriotic picture, “Dawn of Free¬
dom,” featuring Charles Richman, a
popular film star, was shown and the
special features given by the Musical
Club were much enjoyed.
There was a god attendance and a
very neat sum was realized for the
Girl Scouts.
REV. H. W. WIIJLIAMS AND
FAMILY ARRIVE IN VIDALIA.
Rev. and Mrs. IT. W : Williams, of
Covington, Ga., with their sons, Char¬
les and Henry, arrived in the city last
Wednesday evening, and were the
guests Wednesday night of Mr. and
Mrs. J. B. Manry. Mr. Williams is
the new pastor of the Baptist church
and he, with his excellent family, i-,
receiving a cordial welcome hy our
people. The entire city regardless of
denominations are glad to have them
as citizens and trust that they will he
well pleased with tbeir new home in
Ad
$1.50 A Year In Advance
PAUL WARWICK NOW
YOUNG MAN WELL KNOWN IN
COVINGTON AM) FORMER ED¬
ITOR EMORY WEEKLY
NOW WITH CONSTITUTION.
The many Covington friends of Mr.
Paul Warwick, former editor of the
Emory Weekly and a graduate of Em¬
ory College this year, will be glad to
learn that he has chosen the newspa¬
per work for his profession in life and
lias accepted an excellent position on
the staff of the Atlanta Constitution,
Mr. Warwick was a member of the
Journalism Class of Emory University,
which was conducted by the efficient
and well known supervisor. Dr. W. F.
Melton, of Oxford.
The News is glad to note the great re¬
sults that have lieen obtained from this
class in Journalism, and we also note
that some of the most noted and well
known newspaper men in the South
and the state were turned out from this
class at Emory College.
For examples, we know of no better
men in the field than Messrs. Cranston
Williams, Quimby Melton, Edd Flan
ders, Eugene Sanders, and others, who
have gone forth from Emory and made
genuine, wide-awake newspaper men
over the different sections of the State,
This speaks well for Emory College,
specially the class in Journalism, with
its excellent material and worthy in¬
structor, and Newtou county should feel
proud of the fact that her institution of
learning at Oxford is one superior to
my other of its size in the South.
For Mr. Warwick we bespeak great
prosperity, success and happines’s in
ibis new work aud we feet confident
that he will handle his duties like a
veteran.
We give below the clipping from
The Albany Herald, which will be in¬
teresting to all who are fortunate
enough to know Mr. Warwick:
Tiie many friends in Albany of Rev.
md Mrs. Loy Warwick will l’eel inter¬
ested to learn that their son, Paul,
who graduates this week from Emory
college, has chosen the newspaper pro¬
fession for his iifework, having had
'hat in view in Ids studies, aud that he
will join rli (i staff of the Atlanta Con
-titufiou immediatelyl after his gradu
ition. Mr.Warwick was editor-in-chief
■f tiie Emory Weekly this year aud
also eritor in-chief of “The Campus,”
(he college annual, and was prominent¬
ly identithsl with numerous other col¬
lege activities, including athletics in
which this year lie won his “E,” That
.lie will make a brilliant success in his
chosen profession is the prediction
confidently made for him by those who
know his ahiliy and his energy.
COVINGTON LADY HAS GREAI
SUCCESS IN ATLANTA SCHOOL
( harming and Accomplished Daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Williams
Secures Desirable Scholarship.
The friends of Miss Carrie Williams,
the talented and attractive daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Williams, of
this city, are congratulating her on her
recent success in a rigid competitive
examination conducted by tbe Carnegie
Library School of Atlanta.
Her success secures a very desirable
scholarship in the Carnegie Library
School and leads admirably to a well
paid jiositioii in some of the city libra¬
ries of our country. The number of
students is limited to twelve young
women who are selected hy test from
the very numerous contestants, who
come to the examination from the va¬
rious sections of the Southern states.
Miss Carrie's success adds one more
to the distinctions which Covington's
young people are so frequently render¬
ing their home town.
As we have said lief ore. Covington
has the finest fieople in the world, and
we cannot say too much for them, fot
ail of us rejoice in their success, and
these are the people who are assist¬
ing in making a bigger, broader, and
better town, not only setting good ex
amples to our home people, bnt plant
the seed of good influence wherever
they go.
Wo are all proud that we live la
Coviagtoa and Newton tsomdj.
