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brilNO YOUNG COVINGTON
, VVEOSrOI'LLARNEWS- JACKSON
MAN OF
villk Thursday.
if , the la^ “ 10st briUiaut
I that Covington has had in
1 event the marriage of
I,.am' gars was
Gaither, oldest daughter of
1,1 tvarttas. Mr- W. if- Gaither, of New and York, Mr.
formerly
If [,t Jacksonville, Fla., Church, which Thurs- took
ilia Methodist
Lning. June .'1st. at » o’clock.
I eburch was a dream of beauty
L ths decorations of Southern smi¬
am i hundreds of pink roses
fi,, m ost artistic tuile effect. extended Graceful from
ries () f pink
mte r chandelier to the four cor¬
ner,. they ended in Huffy bows.
ilis ide the chancel rail were
t twined with srnilax
■hite columns
iphaltling ail arch of green on
were placed numbers of lighted
tapers. Between these columns
bank of given and on either side
triple erossss holding candles
•td down each aisle to the altai
ten slender white pedestals
I with sinlln n. on which rested
urus holding the pink roses with
-raceful green foliage.
iK the bridal party entered
Eugenia Guinn gave two selec-
0 n the pipe organ, “1 Love You
■’and “Tilt liosary" after wliicl
Emmie Cad,' Coggins, of Canton
1 i, () ve Thee" then to the strain
ihengrin's Wedding March, tin
party entered in the following
list ram,, the dainty little girls
itsth Thompson and Gene Lei
ling exquisite lingerie frocks, t<
the floral gates. They were fol
Ll hy the ushers. Messrs. Fred
ltd. Rufus Franklin, Will Cook
Berto Lee.
ben cam, the bride's maids, Mis e:
line Gaither. Annie Mae Riggers, C
Iraiihuni. and Mary Gullette Smith
lallwtton. all wearing pretty pinl
pis and carrying suspended fron
arms by long ribbons, baskets ot
; and white sweet |>oas.
lbs Frances Godfrey, maid of hon
pnd Mrs. Chester Cannon, of Con
I matron ,,f honor, wearing dainty
pn gowns, and , arrying bouquets o1
roses entered next.
I;p hands,.me little ring hearer wa
|ter Carl Smith, Jr., who came in
the ring embedded in the heart
rosp,
the dainty little flower girls, Isabe
pi's, and Mary Wood Gaither, pre
Nl the bride who entered alone
ting the groom and his best man
i hie Mason, at the altar, where
( ceremony was performed in a
ptifnl ami iinpressive manner by
r ' k Kendall, ,Tr.
nw tlii* lii'si part 0 f the ceremony
'' " 0s « short pause when Miss
-ins sflng t] H . “R< nedietion” after
fdi Mr. Kendall concluded, the
M l' ar ty leaving the church to tin
B ‘ ,h Mendelssohn’s Wed din
-
'di aritl going to the home of tin
f'e where ;t in i-ge reception was ten
W them.
*" 1:iir Voting bride
■it& wore an ox
white satin wedding gown trim
'' diver iaee. with her long tulle
' night ti, her blonde hair with a
i'i‘t of orange blossoms, and ear
% | 4 h qn.‘t of brides showered wltli
lilies.
Jh. a "hi and that Mis ight, Vivarttas motored to
t where they took
tr!!ln fn| Jacksonville. Fla their
“ e lor ,
the present.
i'tide^ gifts to iier maids were
*h miiiatures of herself, taken in
’'i.tl dross and framed in silver.
po bride is one of Covington's fair
t an 'l most opular
,ltn young ladies and
cue of ,t best families in
while ti grooni is a
^haper of Jacksonville, Fla.
1,1 ' v a si ,j ngton
City.
’ 1 '"'n guests were: Mrs.
\ti.,, ' :Uul son ' Mr. Paul
' V|v an, l Mrs. .Toe
K m -’tftnp s, m,
& »hdda ’! . ltors . 1 Misses MrS ‘ J Mildred - U SUjn
^i*aL.f! " ' ikkinner. ,~ ' ,,f Starrsville;
-"f*. II, Williams, of New
■urn; u s
I'taer r r i Lunsford irr Jones, Mr. anil Mrs
Corley Mr. and Mrs.
1 daughters. Misses
h Eva I* "rley, of Starrsville
K n higglers and
A ’ un,a ; Mr. Gu
s
Em @gmimgmn MW
MISS MAMIE WRIGHT PAYS
TRIBUTE TO BOYS IN KHAKI
Young Lady of .Jefferson, Ga., Writes
Splendid Poem of Tribute to
Soldier Boys.
Wo publish below a poem written by
Miss Mamie Wright, of Jefferson, Ga.,
daughter of Mr. R. U. Wright, of Li
thonia, and sister of Air. Vemard S.
Wright, of The Covington News staff.
The poem is patriotic in every sense
and a good tribute to the “boys in
khaki.” We Ihutk this is a gran 1 way
for anyone to pay a tribute or show
genuine spirit for their loved ones who
nave gone forth to defend the rights of
Old Glory, and we are always glad to
publish anything of this nature.
We congratulate Miss Wright upon
this, one of her numerous poems, and
here’s hoping we will have the pleasure’
if another from her in the future.
Miss Wright’s poem follows:
To the Boys in Khaki.
Hie Star Spangled Banner is rippling
O’er our land and country today;
Dirt from the homes and buildings
In the breezes we see if sway—
Tis then thousands of boys in khaki
Hear and answer Uncle Sam’s call
Leaving their homes for duty’s sake,
And go to war—one and all.
tine eyed boys and brown eyed boys.
Young, strong and brave,
lead.v to serve at the least command,
For their country’s honor to stive.
lore’s to the boys in khaki—
God bless them, each and all,
These brave boys who left their homes
And answered duty’s call.
MS 111 WHILE
CHUNKING FORD CAR
While cranking a Ford automobile
ast Saturday, Mr. Phonso Rogers, the
,ig three hundred pound dealer of the
toted “Ford” cars, in Covington, and
he proprietor of the Ford Garage at
his place, had the mistfortnno of hreak
ng, or knockng hs arm out of place at
ho wrist.
Mr. Rogers seemed to receive very
ittle pain when the accident occurred
• ml ditl not pay much attention to it
hinking perhaps it was only a minoi
prain. until later when the Injured
nember began swelling and giving bin
nuch trouble. Upon the investigation
ind examination of Dr. S. L. Waites, it
i as found that much damage was
lone.
The injured member soon receives
uedical attention and was set into po
ition, and Mr. Rogers whs thus able t<
:o about his duties, although lie has a
very delicate i>et to contend with for
some time.
The many friends of Mr. Rogers syiu
uithize with him in his unfortunate at
blent. and trust that he will soon hr
ihle to use his right arm more freclj
han ever before.
MR CLARENCE MEADOR
JOINS AMBULANCE CORPS.
Mr. Clarence Meador, the populai
look-keeper of Heard. White & Co., b
mother of the prominent citizens of
Newton county that Covington has
urned out to serve Uncle Sam.
Mr. Meador has visited Atlanta sev
oral times during the past two weeks
Investigating the duties in the work he
has decided to take up. until at last he
succeeded in passing a perfet examin
if ion and entered the Yaraab Temple
Ambulance Corps. He will leave At
lanta this week with others for Allen
town Pa., where they will take up train
ing before going to France.
Mr. Meador is one of the most highly
esteAYned and distinguished gentlemen
of Covington, and he will be missed not
orfly by the memliers of the firm of
Heard White & Co., and the boarders
of his’ home at the Whithesd House,
hut by his many associates and every
day comrades in this city.
The News joins his many friends in
wishing him abundant success in his
field for our great country and her
now
cause.
of Milledgeville; Mr. Lawton Skinner,
of Starrsville,: Mr. Walter Har
well, of Mansfield; Misses Fannie
Cade Coggins, of Canton: and Mary
Gullette Smith, of Talbotton.
COVINGTON, GEORGIA, 28. 1917.
THREE MEN BOUND OVER ON
KIDNAPPING CHARGE HERE
Messrs. Tim, and John Braswell and Lon
Durden of Emanuel County Charged With
Kidnapping of Two Young Boys
CASE HEARD FRIDAY—CASH BONDS ARE MADE
Quite a sensation was created here
on Monday of last week when the re¬
port came of the kidnapping of two
children from a prominent family of
Newton county.
Mr. Tim Braswell, accompanied by
his brother, John Braswell, and Mr.
Lon Durden, of Emanuel county, came
forth from that region last Monday af¬
ternoon and caused the said reitort to
begin circulating in the air.
It seems that Mr .and Mrs. Braswell
have been separated for several years
tnd from time to time Mr. Braswll das
attempted the custody of the children,
two boys, nine arid eleven years of age,
respectively, and for more than once
Ur Braswell has used all legal power
mssible to obtain the hoys, hut has
ailed in every case.
So, as from his statement, he became
cry much interested in the welfare of
he children, and with the prsuasion of
i few good friends, conceived the idea
hat he had a right to them, therefore,
vith the [sirties above mentioned, he
et out for Newton eunty with the
tim of returning with the boys.
The children were found along the
tublic road west of Social Circle pick
ng blackberries, and here is w here the
First pa rt of the incident took place
The boys were forced into an
bile by these men and. heading toward
Social Circle, began on their journey
Southward, but owing to the screams
of the hoys, and much roufusion being
cau.-ed along the road, assistance was
soon rendered to the little captives.
HERE IASI FRIDAY
Quite a little sensation and attraction
occurred here last Friday afternoon,
when a grown-slze balloon went shoot¬
ing skyward until it was invsible.
The ascension occurred about three
••’clock, having the “airhicle” full of
ms, In readiness to ascend when turn¬
'd loose and left the earth in front of
Smith Drug Company. The balloon
went almost straight up for a distance
tnd then turned with the air toward
Starrsville, until if had gone out of
night tiefnre descending to the ground.
This is the first, balloon ascension in
mr city for some time, however, it is
,iot entirely new, for nearly all of us
iave se«i them, but few of us care to
iccome intimately acquainted with a
contraption of this kind, find as one re
narked among the large crowd witness
ug the attraction: “If may be easy
riding, smooth, and nice, but it don’t
o„k pleasant., healthy, or comfortable
to me.”
The Hight was made in connection
with the mammoth sale in progress at
the store of Mr. E. H. Mobley. This
ascension was followed by another on
Saturday afternon.
_
COVINGTON MERCHANTS TO
OBSERVE MAY JULY 4TH
We have been informed by different
liarties of the city that the majority of
merchants in Covington have con
oUr July
sented to close their business
ihe fourth and observe this great No¬
tional Holiday,
day.
The fourth of July is one of rite
Toatest of the many holidays that ar¬
rive every year—one that dawns on the
minds of our people heavier and more
than other, and it is nothing but
anv for
patriotic in every sense of the word
all who can to observe this great day.
Covington is always there with the
patriotic spirit, and we glory in
proper
her spunk
Tie party con tinned '.heir journey
mil l they reached Rutledge, where
they were captured and immediately
Newton county officers were in charge
of the three men and brought them to
Covington where they remained in the
hands of Sheriff Huy until the case
was heard in the Justice Court.
Mrs, Braswell, defendant, was repre¬
sented hy Col. Green Johnson, of Mon
ticello, and Col. C. C. King, of Coving¬
ton. The other party’s lawyers were
Col. Salford, of Emanuel county, and
Col. .J. F. Rogers, of this city.
Messrs. Joe Peek and J. H. Carroll
presided over the court.
After the .proceedings of the court,
a verdict was returned and the three
men, Messrs. Tim Braswell, John Bras¬
well, and Lon Durden were bound over
to Newton Superior Court under $500.
$450. and $200 bonds respectively.
It, is said that other cases will likely
be brought against the kidnappers for
carrying concealed pistols, attempting
the custody of the children without le¬
gal rights, and other charges, but none
other than the first mentioned have
been reported to any of the News staff.
Mrs. Braswell comes from a very
prominent family and has been a
teacher in one of Newton’s schools for
the past year. The children, who
in her possession, are indeed very
j | bright and intelligent young fellows,
and have the appearance of making
best among our future citizens.
Mr Braswell seems to he a highly es¬
teemed man of his county and
strongly represented here last week.
1. FRED BARNES
ENTERS 11. S. SERVICE
The young men of Covington contin¬
ue to show their patriotism and love
for their country by offering their ser¬
vices. and to the surprise of his many
friends, Mr. Fred Barnes, of the
Smith Drug Company is among these
men who is anxious to make a step
forward for Uncle Sam.
Mr. Barnes has succeeded in getting
into ihe Yaraab Ambulance Corps, and
will leave this week for Allentown. Pa
where they goto entr training.
Fred is about the most popular
young fellow of the social set and in
the business realms of ntir city and his
pleasant countenance, never-failing
smile, and warn* greeting will he miss¬
ed by all who know him. And the
Smith Drug Co., no doubt . lost one
of the most admired members of their
firm when this young man, little in
size, but broad in mind, and pleasing
in dealings, left to take up work for
our great country.
Tile News, with others of Covington,
bespeak for Mr. Barnes great success
in his new duties, and he leaves our
city with the best wishes of each and
every or.e.
WHAT THE UNITED
STATES JS_FIGHTING FOR
WhatUnited States is fighting for
according t<> Secretary of War Baker;
To give the world not merely a ces¬
sation of conflict, hut peace based on
righteousness.
To fight for principle and right,
not gayl.v. as a nation that likes t
fight, hut bravely and prayerfully.
With no desire to a id a square iiv h
to the territory of th<> United States,
but in order to re establish those prin¬
ciples of national justice without which
national continuance and life cannot
prevail.
To giv,. to the stricken peoples oft he
world who have been fighting for the
right, rest and the opportunity to re
habitate tlieir destroyed civilization
MESSRS. AIKEN, DAY, AND
LOYD JOIN RED GROSS CORPS
Covington Men Continue to Rally to
the Colors for Our Country’s
Noble Cause.
Covington continues to pour out her
best men to Uncle Ham. and is now do¬
ing her duty by sending the cream of
Newton county up to offer their ser¬
vices.
Among Newton's best men who have
enlisted in Yaraab Ambulance Corps
during the past week are Messrs. A. L.
Loyd, T. F. Aiken, and Herman Day,
all of Covington, and a better set of
men never left our fair city for this
great cause.
Mr. Aiken lias been connected with
the different Banks in the city, the
First National and Bank of Newton
County, for several years, and is hignly
esteemed among all our business men
Mr. Day is the good looking young
fellow who has been connected with
.
the City Pharmacy for some time and
is well known to all our people—-both
sexes.
Col. Loyd is the popular young law¬
yer who has been established in our
city for a number of years, and is wide¬
ly known over the county and state
The Colonel hails from Newborn and
lias numbers of friends who regret to
see him leave from our midst.
These gentlemen are a few of those
Covington has turned out and the read¬
ing public know them all. Too mucl
credit cannot, be given either of these
mentioned, all are clever, congenial
fellows and have hosts of friends and
relatives who will miss them front
among us. and our best w ishes for good
luck go with them all in tlieir new ser
vices for this, the brew tost country on
f the globe.
They will leave Atlanta this week for
Allentown. Pa., where they go to take up
training befor e entering actual service.
BREAKFAST IN HONOR
0F6RIDAL PARTY
A very beautiful and delightful affaii
iff the past week was tin* breakfast
Thursday morning at tin* De'Laney.
given by Miss (’ It, Branham in cornpli
iitenf to Miss Janie Gaither, a charmiiu
bride-elect, and her attendants. .\Iisse>
j Annie Mae Bigger.s, Pauline Gaither.
Frances Godfrey, Mary Gullette Smith
of Talbotton, Mrs. Chester Cannon, of
Conyers, and Miss Fannie Cade Cog¬
gins, of Canton.
The handsomely appointed table had
as a centerpiece an oval mirror, banked
around with moss to represent a lake,
on which rested two ships with cupid
holding the w hite ribbons and guiding
them, representing the bride and groom
over the sea <>f life.
A color scheme of gold and white
was carried out in the other pretty dec
orations and the* place cards. On each
corner of the table were placed silver
vases holding sweet peas, from which
extended to the center chandelier fes¬
toons of ribbon. A most delicious thre*
course breakfast was served. The guests
included only the young ladies of the
liridal party.
METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL
I* I CM C YESTERDAY.
Wednesday was a gala day for the
members of the Methodist Sundaj
School and other invited guests.
The annual Sunday school picnic w as
held yesterday at McGuirt's bridge on
the Aleov.v river about five miles east of
Covington, and was one cf supreme joy
and delight to all present. Plenty of
good eats, iced lemonade and tea. and
Kast. but not least, plenty of good look¬
ing ladies,<*Hith old mid young, married
and single, wore the main features of
the day.
Those participating gathered at the
Methodist church Wednesday morning
at eight o'clock, where curs were pro¬
vided for taking the guests out to the
scene of the grand and glorious event.
Over two hundred bs>k j>art in the
occasion yesterday while the presses of
The Covington News were turning and
rapidly manufacturing the next day’s
issue, the jolly crowd was engaged in
the-c pleasures, and report comes that
the occasion could not have been better
enjoyed nor could it have possibly
been a greater success than resulted.
These annual picnics have become
very favorable among our people, and
the fact, is evidenced that, great good
has been accomplished in this simple
and fascinating get-together movement,
let’s have more of them.
COMMERCIAL AND
JOB PRINTING
A SPECIALTY.
$1.50 A Year In Advance
OLD GLORY FLYING
IN COVINGTON
BIG U. S. FLAG FLOATS PROUDLY
FROM TALL STEEL POLE
ERECTED ON OUR PUB*
LIC SQUARE.
It is conceded that Covington contin¬
ues to l>c among the imtriotic cites
t' the South, and a review of her history
is evidence of the fact that she is doing
her duty in every way to elevate the
standard of Old Glory and stand out
firmly for her rights.
Besides sending her men away to de¬
fend our flag, she boasts of flying one
of the largest Hags for the size of the
town in Georgia.
This Hag is now floating in the air
from ti 65 foot pole erected in the mid¬
dle of the street opposite the courthous
and can be seen from a considerable
distance.
The pole was erected last week and
the flag hoisted for the first time since
the erection of this tall giant on last
Monday.
The flag is a very large one indeed,
9x12 feet, and tier floating in the air
•tuises the patriotic spirit in everyone
• >f us to rise up and make us walk with
pride as < >ld Glory is rippling above
our heads—representing the greatest
nation on the globe, displaying the red,
white, and blue, our fathers of-the six¬
ties have fought for, and that which
mr vouuger men have now gone forth
with an eager spirit to defend.
There is not a single true-born Amer¬
ican who does not love the flag, and
who is not ready to remove the hat
'rum his head in saluting her colon*,
who never fails to stand when the
National anthem is being sung, and the
writer feels that Covington could not
lo a greater deed than to float Old Glo¬
ry in the air like she is now doing—•
•oming up to the standards of all other
up-to-date Southern cities.
Our citizens should be congratulated
ipon this gi-gat move, and for this great
•ause. We glory in tlieir spunk for
tliis patriotic deed.
Mr. Fanner. Mr. Business Man, Mr.
'ftizen. of our town and country, when
von are in Covington, take a look at
our flag, note the height of the pole
'hat bears it. sis* Iter as her folds - are
mfurhvl to the breeze, and remember
what it has cost to put the stars and
stripes in it. think what it means, to us
to walk and abide by such a flag and
its cause, let your wind rest ujion the
-tiibje<*t for a few minutes and then we
are sure that you will easily conceive
we have something to he proud of - '
something worth living for.
Let Covington continue to do her
“bit.”
All hail to Old Glory!
MR. HOWARD PIPER’S BARN
IS. DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Last Thursday night, lietween twelve
tnd one o'clock, the fire alarm was turn¬
ed in. and to its response our citizens
and the Covington Fire Department
found that the bam of Mr. Howard
IMper was in flames, rapidly going to
destruction.
The company reached the scene as
early as i>ossihla, but owing to the dis,
tanee having to connect the hose to the
tire plug and late hour of the incident,
the building was almost totally burned
before the flames could be extinguished
but our firemen worked with speed and
did their utmost.
The building contained several cords
,>f stovewood, one or two buggies, and
>ther things of less importance.
'Hie many friends of Mr. Piper sym¬
pathize with him in his misfortune, but
are exceeding glad to know the loss
was not greater.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
AT SHADY DALE*
The Oxford district conference will
meet in Shady Dale Wednesday night,
July 11th. Bishop Candler will be pres¬
ent and preach, the opening sermon on
Wednesday night, and will organize
the conference at 8:30 a. m. Thursday,
the 12th.
We .expect all the pasters and dele¬
gates to be present Wednesday night to
hear the opening sermon. Pastors will
please bring quarterly conference ree
ord,
The commltttee on examination for
license, reconimmendatin to the Annual
conference and for orders will meet at
the parsonage in Shady Dale at. 8 p. m.
Wednesday night, the 11th. All the ap¬
plicants are expected to be present at
that hour. B F. Fraser, P. JK-
