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MEETINC! OF DEMOCRATIC
EXfiCI FIVE COMMITTEE
v mee iing of tile Democratic Execu
committee of Newton County was
,
tli: court house Saturday, July
k, , with <’• C. King, chairman and
]■ bightfoot, clerk.
rfi,,. committee took up the question
if ,i) t , dosing time for candidates to
uii • : primary and decided that all
., 11 , 1 , f,-- should have their names
uf.-iv(i by August 14th.
I v -;is a Iso the decision of the com
l , ..... ;hat the candidates should pay
t li,ir entrance fee on or before the
lUli day of August.
Tlie entrance fee decided on tv th<>
committee for the various candidates
are as follows :
Representative, $20.00 each,
j gtate Senator, $20.00 each.
(Ynigressman. -30.00 each.
;• jmlge Superior Court, $25.00 each.
y„|icitor General, $25.00 each.
Tlie County Democratic Executive
| senatorial committee representative took up tlie qdbstioii in the of 34th a
Senatorial District being now
I eased of Newton, Rockdale and De
counties, and a resolution was
j : ,-.id requesting Committee the members from Newton on the
euatorin 1
[county to,wit: C. A. Rockwell and T.
r Callaway, to get in touch as early
as iiraetieahle, and if possible reach
mi if/'v. in-in with the members reps
pwntiug the other two named eoun
lir- ,'N !e Hi ’ manner in which a sena¬
tor should lie elected from the 34th
[liistricf. and also to procure an agree
|ini‘iit lliiri'infiii'" as tn the rotation system as has
existed; and if no agree
biieiit cniild bo reached by which each
” r> named counties should
|!urnish the senator by biennial rep
- hi ■ lien our committee is in
Itrui'fcil to advocate an 'bpen district
■i"ii theivlp permitting a candi
i' , i‘ to run for this office from any of
Si i> three counties Th any primary
inif ma.i be held for nominating a
'■"idm’ l" represent the 34th Semi¬
final District.
It was ruled by the committet that
Jin- i’l'inu:be held in conformatory
.the state law and rules as pre
| ir! mi l ,e d t’liumiittee i*y the State Democratic Exe
'i- and he known as tlie
|> t' ui < A mu i v White Democratic
jriiniuT.
! i ' li ‘ "nijjuiitee adjourned until
j } iH 1 ' 11 iw> ' 1».‘1<1 !l ■ in at the which time a meeting
office of <’. C. King
°di't house when final arrange
I * :l! ! ‘i ui ide for tin* election
Ptanber 8.
p vrv i.l.VP MEETING CLOSED
1 Wagoner conducted a suc
| isf «l revival t,: i i at week County Line Bap
I ils which was well
F"'" 1 "' 1 Tlu ‘ meeting lasted for
11111 ■> 'veek and during the meeting
j R 1 ..... baptised ...... August joined tlie clmrch, and
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DEATH OF A GOOD LADY.
The death of Mrs. J. J. Ramson,
caused much sadness in Bethany dis¬
tinct last week, where slie was visiting
her (laughter, Mrs. Vi’m. Duncan.
Mrs. Ramsen was 68 years of age,
mid during her useful career of life
she had gained the love of all who
met her, and her work as a Christian
will last, although she has gone.
The funeral services were conducted
at that place by Rev. Neal, pastor of
Hope-well church, where a number of
sorrowing friends paid their last re¬
spects.
The remains were carried back to
Charlotte, N. C., which was her home,
where she was laid to rest in the cem¬
etery of that city. *
CLUB MEETING.
The Domestic Science Club of Hays
district held its regular meeting Fri¬
day afternoon, July 30, at the resi
deuce of Mrs. It. L. Middlebrooks.
As usual the attendance was large
enthusiastic.
Our , efficient demonstrator, Miss
Floyd, surpassed even her customary
iigj, standard of effective work, dear,
:; U g the obscure points in jelly-making,
| H j presented admirably the most
idvauced methods of conserving va¬
rious fruits and vegetables. Even our
most experienced and skilful culinary
experts found the demonstration in¬
structive and inspiring.
The lovely Middlebsooks home, with
its spacious, flower-bedecked varan
da. makes an ideal setting for tin*
work of the Club, and is tlie favorite
meeting lace of the pladies.
No report of the club would be
complete without mention of Mr. Mid¬
dlebrooks himself. He is one of our
most valued and interested co-adju
tors. His and Airs Middlebrooks’
charming hospitality and fine public
spirit make their home a center of all
forward-looking, uplifting influences:
and much of our club’s success is due
to their interest and splendid ecorts.
MRS. ANNA F. HOLLIS.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMIANTION
TO BE HELD AT COVINGTON.
A Civil Service Examination will
lie held at Covington, Ga., Saturday,
August 21st, for C|erk in the Post
Office named above.
Applications for admission to this
examination can be obtained from the
Secretary Local Civil Service Board,
at Post Office, and must be sent to the
Civil Service Board of the Fifth Dis¬
trict, Atlanta, Ga., from which place
cards of admission will be issued.
FOR SALE—Several houses and
lots. Also business lots for stores.
acres land, with house, In
Fifteen farms
Covington. Veil improved
64 to 565 acres. Dr. J. A.
from
WRIGHT.—tf.
For Newton County and Her People
COVINGTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1920.
GENERAL PRESENTMENTS
Of Newton Superior Court, July Term,
1920
We. the Grand July, selected, chosen
and sworn for the July Term, 1920 of
Newton Superior Court, beg leave to
submit the following General Present¬
ments :
Through our committees, we have
examined the books of the various
county officers, and report on them as
fpllows: We find tlie books kept in
a very neat and correct manner, so far
as we could determine in the limited
time we had.
We find the court house and jail well
kept, and in good condition except a
few minor repairs, which are being at¬
tended to. We recommend that the
.Sheriff get some eott mattresses, as they
are needed for the jail. We find the
Reed Negro Orphan Home, conducted
by Diana Pace, has 27 male children,
all in good condition, and the hdme is
in a good sanitary condition. The
home is badly in need of more room
£or sleeping quarters.
In the convict camp, there are 26
convicts, 17 of whom are felony con¬
victs, 5 whites and 12 negroes; also
9 misdemeanor convicts. They are all
well cared for, and aide bodied, except
3 who are not aide to do road work
Tlie camp has 14 mules and one horse,
all in good condition. The horse is
about 15 years old, and should he
traded for a young horse. The camp
lias 16 head of hogs, one milk cow.
It lias 3 steel oars, 4 wooden cars, and
sufficient tents and mess halls. Then*
are 12 wagons and 12 wheelers, and
sufficient tools for the entire force of
hands. The camp has 3 trucks and
2 road engines, in good running order.
2 road scrapes and three way road
drags, which are in good shape. There
is also a blacksmith shop, with good
set of tools, and all the work for the
•amp is done at this shop. The camp
is clean, and tin* cars well kept.
We find the bridge near R. L. Mid¬
dlebrooks across the creek to he in a
dangerous condition for a heavy load
If should he jacked up. and made more
nearly level. The bridge at Popular
Hill is in good shape, except for a few
pieces -of flooring. Complaints have
been made about other bridges and
roads in the county, which need im¬
mediate attention, which w<> recom¬
mend should he given to them.
We have examined the drug stores
records about the sale of poisons, and
find them kept in m accordance with the
law.
We have inspected the Augitor’s re¬
port of the various officers under tlie
jurisdiction of the County Commission¬
er, and we make the following ex¬
tracts from this report:
The period covered extends front
June 5th, 1918 to and including the
19th of May, 1920 The report shows
that the Tax Collector has overpaid
the county $12,441 for 1918 and $13.49
for 1919.
Tlie execution docket is recorded, as
required by law, with supporting data
on tile for ready reference.
Tlie Treasurer's records were found
to be only partially completed, ad¬
ditions of entries and balances are
omitted for the period under review.
Balances and additions should be
brought down every month.
Tlie work in the department of tlie
Clerk of tlie Commissioner is pursuing
a regular course, the vouchers on file
to sup|Kirt disbursements being ex¬
ceptionally well in line with all de¬
mands.
Tax Collectors office for the tax
years. 1918 and 1919 show total re¬
ceipts of $64,633.83, total credits $64.
640.32: Collector’s over remittance
$12.49. Tax year 1919 shows total re¬
ceipts $75,146.98, total disbursements
$75,160.47. Collector’s over remittance
$13.49.
Report of County Treasurer as to
Computation road by districts to May
19. 1920 show total receipts $7,276 52.
total disbursements $6,359.63, balance
$893.89, Bank balance $880.89, vari¬
ation in cash balance $13.
Report of County Treasurer's of¬
fice for period June 5. 1918 to .May *9.
1920. first period closing May 31, 1919.
•olal receipts. $90,315.87. total dis¬
bursements. $64,577.64, ha la nee on
1 $25.738.23. Second period clos¬
ing May 19. 1920. total
S’i i9,790 94: total disbursements
580.52, necessary to balance
Dank balance. $12,272.61.
account over $68.19.
Report on account of C. C.
clerk to commissioner for period
1, 1919 to May 19. 1920. 'Total
ceipts, $122,673.03; total
MANY CHILDREN EXAMINED
BY WELFARE COMMITTEE.
fix* Child Welfare Committee of the
Womans Club of Covington began a
thorough physical examination of the
school children of this city on August
2nd. 135 being examined.
Dr. McDuffie, of Atlanta had the
work in hand and he was assisted by
the local physicians of the city, and
has offered to come again on August
16th for another day when tlie child
Welfare Committee hopes to finish
their work of physical examinations of
tlie children. This work will he fol¬
lowed by a series of movies on Child
Welfare and the movies will he sup¬
plemented with lectures on those lines.
Mrs. J. R. Robinson is chairman of
I he Child Welfare Committee and is
doing fine work for tin* children.
rnents $10,700.14, balance on hand
$21,972.89.
Report on account of C. C. King,
eleik to ( ommissiouer, for period
.him* 5, litis to May 31, 1919. Total
receipts, $90,31;j.s7, total disburse¬
ments, $51,005.->5: balance carried for¬
ward, $38,050.32.
Total notes outstanding May 19.
19-0 $-9,417.83; total outstanding war¬
rants $370.05.
W e recommend that the grand and
travels,, jurors lie paid $3.00 per diem,
and that the grand jury clerks he paid
$4.00 per diem; that the court bailiff
lie paid $4.00 per day, riding bailiff
he paid $5.00 per day, and automobile
bailiff he paid $7.50 per day.
We desire to call attention of the
people of tin* county to tin* desecration
of the Sabbath in buying and selling
things as are forbidden by law to be
sold on Sunday. We warn those who
ire guilty of this practice to put a
stop to it. and instruct tlie officers of
our county to enforce this law.
We find that under the census, this
county is entitled to a special criminal
tbailiff ’f. under the law, and we recom
mend that the Solicitor General ap¬
point a special bailiff, in Accordance
with the terms of the law.
We wish to take this opportunity
to commend Judge John It. Hutcheson
for tlie able and impartial manner in
which lie is discharging tin* duties of
his high office, one of the most impor¬
tant in our system of government. We
have been impressed with Judge
Hutcheson's unfailing courtesy, his sin¬
cerity, and 1 1 is earnest desire to do his
whole duty, and hold tlie scales of
justice evenly balanced between liti¬
gants. to see that the criminal laws
are enforced, andyet to temper justice
with mercy. We wish to endorse his
efficient and faithful administration.
We also want to give expression to
our appreciation of the faithful vigor¬
ous and efficient service rendered by
Hon. Geo. M. Napier, as Solicitor
General of this circuit. He lias al¬
ways shown himself to be a fearless
prosecuting officer, fully alive to tin*
responsibilities of bis office, and his
administration lias met with our en
i tire approval.
We recommend that (hose present¬
ments be published in tlie Covington
News, and that the sum of $20.00 he
paid for the same.
Respectfully submitted,
R. IV. Campbell. Foreman.
C. D. Gibson, Clerk.
C. M. Gay. Assistant Clerk.
Whereupon it is considered and or¬
dered that the,foregoing General Pre¬
sentments he entered upon the minutes
of the court.and be published as there¬
in recommended.
July 29, 1920.
John P>. Hutcheson.
Judge Superior Court
By tin* Court: Stone Mt. Circuit
Geo. M. Napier, Solicitor General.
EXECUTORS SALE
Under and by virtue of an order
granted by the Court of Ordinary o’
said County. August term, 1920 will
he sold before the Court House door in
the city of Covington, Newton .Coun¬
ty. Ga.. on tin* first Tuesday in Sc
tender next. 1920, between Hie leg
hours of sale the following
property, to-wit:
< >!i,» share of tli? capital stock
the Bank of Covington, par value $1
S lid profierty sold as the projn
of Mi. < C. A. Lunsford, late of
.«OH:;ty. deceased, for the purpose
distribution among the legatees
hfirs at law of said deceased.
^ Perms of ale cash.
j, J. F. LAZENBY,
[ ; «>f the estate of Miss C. A.
5-4Lp.
HON. HOKE SMITH WILL
SPEAK HERE TUESDAY.
Tuesday at 3 P. M., Newton County
folks will have the opportunity of hear¬
ing Hon. Hoke Smith make an address
at tlie court house in this city.
He is in tin* race to succeed himself
as United States Senator and will
speak on what he lias done for tin*
cotton growers of this section and
other tilings regarding his candidacy.
COVINGTON WON OVER
LITHONIA WEDNESDAY
in a game of hall that was said to
lie iIn* best o fthe season was played on
the local base hall grounds Wednesday
afternoon when tiie home team won
over Lithonia by a score of 6 to 4.
The game was played with all the
energy fli t > hoys of each team could put
forth, and was witnessed by possibly
tlie largest crowd of fans ever enter¬
ing tlie gates of tlie park. The grand
stand was filled to its utmost capacity,
while there was hardly standing room j
much less seating accomodation in the
bleechers section of tin* park.
In the first inning no run on either
side was made, hut the home boys put
one across in the second and Lithonia
came up in tlie 3rd with heavy hitting
and was successful in getting one man
around, making tlie score stand 1 to 1
In the last half of the 3rd Covington
Baiting and Fielding Average of
Covington Base Bail 1 earn
The hatting and fielding averages of the players on the Covington Base
Ball Team are given below, with tin exception of the second game with
Social Circle, as the score of that game was lost, and the record for that
game could not he included in tlie seasons average.
Batting Average Fielding Average:
AB li H PC PO A E PC
Lester ____ ________10 4 7 700 7 3 0 1000
Mctjaliee ____ J _____ 3 4 2 067 0 0 0 OOO
i.uck____I—________39 1 5 21 548 7U 11 8 915
Watkins ____ 4 1 2 500 2 0 1 667
Hnson ______ 2 1 1 500 0 0 0 000
Harrison__________(! 1 3 500 2 1 1 750
Anderson ____ 7 3 3 427 1 0 0 1000
Yining ____ 14 4 5 357 17 4 5 808
Lee ______ ________53 13 IS 340 16 29 6 882
Gibson 21 5 7 333 37 5 3 933
Smith ____ 6 2 2 333 0 1 0 1000
Allen ____ 3 0 1 333 1 1 li 667
Barnes ____ .._____42 10 13 310 12 35 7 870
Mobley 10 0 3 300 17 1 2 900
____
Adams, C. ____ 49 15 13 265 25 28 12 815
Adams, W.________ 8 1 2 250 22 0 3 880
Keyes ____ ____ .... 8 1 2 250 0 12 0 1000
Savage ____ 26 2 6 250 6 1 3 700
Pliilan ______ 8 0 2 250 12 3 0 1000
Thompson, H_____ ..17 2 4 235 4 5 2 818
Adams, J. ____ 40 8 9 225 12 2 5 737
Little ____ 10 1 2 200 0 4 3 591
Parks ______..15 0 3 200 470 1000
____
Harwell ____ 5 0 ii 200 1, 4 0 1000
Belcher____ _______21 2 4 190 7 0 0 lOOy
Thompson. R. ------13 4 2 154 14 2 4 777
Castleberry ____ 7 2 1 143 9 1 3 770
Lunsford ___ 4 0 0 000 0 0 0 000
Harper _________ 4 0 0 000 <1 l 0 1000
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SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL.
Friday, July 30tli, was the close of
a most successful revival of the Bap
tin* church at Stewart for one week.
Rev. Walker Combs, of the Coving¬
ton Raptist church, was in charge of
the services and delivered a series of
eloquent, soul-stirring sermons, and
Hie results of the meeting did much
good for the cause of Salvation. At
this meeting there were ten converts
vlio joined the church by baptism,
a ml ten by letter.
made 3 runs, and Lee, Gibson and
Luck’s heavy hitting was responsible
for this. From this time on up to the
7tli. the locals hardly reached the
second Img. while the visitors put 4
around which made a tie of 4 to 4 in
the seventh inning. In the 8th the
locals rolled up two more. Lee, Porter,
Smith and Gibson featured this inning
with good batting.
As the Lithonia boys stepped up to
the hut which was their last chance,
souk* good, heavy hitting was made
and threatened to score several times
but was unable to push any more ac¬
ross.
Rememlier all the games here and
stick 40*’ in your pocket and go out
then* and sit in the grandstand and
root for the home boys. They have a
good show to win most all the games
and your presence there will help them
out that much.
