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| 1 G! A TECH AND’
r:;:WT0N COUNTY
of the Georgia Tech Cam
Sut .<. $300,000 Year to
1 ; .Means a
.
This Client.
, income of $300,000
vion County is in
. t resu lt of the succ.ta.-J
i y.i.-rn for a Great
.
Minna T< waging all
novel.! at to fit out the
-la—a itli
t,w hn a l hr-1 a plant
young manhood,
I • -oi'Ki;! along the t<>p
,
ih« industrial states <••£
( i county matt'-!', too. it
, ,
l ,.a reasoned out ns follows.
K
, sfiitisties of the United States
i'mment .
show that the average
, school graduate earns $1500 a
whii the average Tech graduate
a year—a margin in favor
JS
jt he te< hnical education of $2000 a
ISO.OOO in the average life
„ us each of the Tech graduate's
. irs at Tech is worth $20,000 to
irh county in Georgia has the priv
.fifteen free scholarshhips each
at Georgia Tech. Fifteen times
30 is §300,000.
agia Tech, then, stands for an
nc of $300,000 a year to every
|. State of Georgia.
ivii .mother way, with 2,800 stu
now at Tech, it means that Oeor
%i h 5s increasing the life earn
if those boys $56,000,000 for each
™ dilution,
y present campaign for $5,000,000
double Terh's capacity. Fold
^ cs show that this will enajt>le
fia Tech to become worth $112
i> in ti year to the hoys of Georgia.
I thi best in bread, cakes.
i«-s. so try the Supreme Bakery.
!i sa'isfy you. Supreme Bakery.
. !. 13. Pieklen will preach to
mgregation of the First Meth
ehureh bulb morning and eve
tf next. Sabbath.
. .1. L. Kllis is assisting in a se
f meetings at Lithonia.
a's ! eriore Ellis, Lueile Peek and
’em Ellis, Jr., , n led the High
meet at Bommeree and also
Jefferson.
|- dred Gowe of Atlanta and
iarshall Ellis of Emory Univer
! .-.. week end guests in the home
. and Mrs. J. E. Ellis,
and Mrs. Gower made a stop
jcnl 'from on Monroe the .1. E. Atlanta. Ellis family en
to
ATIOYU. MEETING at the
METHODIST CHURC H
locational movement was given
[impetus May, at the Methodist church
when Dr. Dickey, leader
.'mt'ili Georgia campaign, met
jo-. |! : v ■ five s. delegates Preachers from and financial the var
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were in attendance.
S "tm; proved a splendid gather
im and the meeting was an en
' preached a magnificent
: ,! il "' morning session. A mini
““'Im na! talks were made,
il u'd and Florrie Har
• d to Hi.- body as
: ;■
of the dis
m the mid-day luncheon was
annex, over which Mes
j'" Gee and R. R. Fowler
* ■' mi c.iieient committees.
!; " 1 "m ::1;, l the as a red letter one for
' ■ participants caught
tlu ’ glorious possibilities
in advancing the
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Kl») !>,VITER TO AD
WOMAN'S (El l!.
(lari '. president of the
j L ;. ..:', s flub, Mrs- has exten
° n t0 M. C. Judd
[• , address 1 , the members at
“ - Tuesday, May 3rd, at 4
Petit. hoped that Mrs. Judd
L!ls >« girls carry out their threat
1,u hng, they will soon dis
L 1 ,n an will forgive
a woman
11 to 5Wl for her, to die
‘ Ven to marry her—but
C ' :iKkll 'g him to
love her.
Bun: Bread, Bolls, Pies, etc The
er ne Bakery.
7^ “ re aks Ground
^aptistMemoriul
”• April 2 ?,. — President
honed the first spade
th f or the National
Baptist
here ^n honor
' lWams a "(l his fight for
U The structure is to
rni!Uon dollars and to be
Baptist s throughout th«
Bread is as
of lt - Supreme
:i st National Bank.
n a Bvays has
>ut—if she something to
can only think
11922 CONVENTION
GOES TO COLUMBUS
Columbus* will entertain the State
Sunday School convention in 1922. The
invitation which was extended by
I Chas. 11 Davis, president of the Mm;
1
■ ogee County Sand - : School Associ¬
ation, came from tire mayor of Colum
■ .us, the County Commissioners,
i vVomen's Federation of Clubs, the Hi
wanians, the Hotarians and the Cham¬
ber of commerce, as well as the 3u ill y
iehool forces of the eitv.
The State Sunday School convention
,belli Tuesday, Wednm-.da;. and Thui ;•
day of last week in Macon, is regarded
■is the best ever held by the fi.asi lath ::
from many standpoints. More than
fifteen hundred people attended the
convention. The largest delegations
came from Bibb, Richmond, Baldwin,
Crawford, Putnam and Twiggs coun¬
ties.
The reports made by the employed
workers of the State Association was
very encouraging. In the county and
district meetings attended by employed
workers, 1624 Sunday Schools were rep
tendents, 3,741 teachers and other offi
resented by 374 pastors. 836 superin
eers not included in the abdve, and -i
total attendance of 28.855. The offle •
report showed that 107,360 pieces of
mail had been sent out during the
year, not including the 6000 copies of
the Georgia Sunday School News sent
out each month. Sixteen counties have
reached the “Gold Star” standard, and
43 the “Banner” standard.
Hinton Booth, of Statesboro, was r >
elected as State President, and Judge
T. O. Hatheoek. Atlanta, .las. VV. Mor¬
ton, Athens, and L. K. Jordan. Mon
tItalic, reelected as Vice-Presidents,
r V. Wellborn, Atlanta, was reelected
Treasurer. John J. McKay, of Macon
was elected as Chairman of the Ex¬
ecutive Committee, which is composed
of forty-nine of th\ leading profession¬
al and business men of the state, rep¬
resenting every protestant denomina¬
tion in Georgia.
Farm Bureau
Activities Announced
The Farm Bureau will hold an im¬
portant business meeting in the court
house Tuesday morning, s May 3rd, at
10 o’clock.
The ladies of the various clubs will
hold a meeting in which they plan
to federate their clubs into a federa¬
tion. From this federation a lady will
be elected to act as Viee-Presideht of
the Farm Bureau, to represent the
womens’ part in the work. After they
complete their plans they will join
the Farm Bureau meeting and help
discuss plans for immediate work in
this organization.
Miss Etta Colcolough, of the State
College will attend these meetings and
give some valuable suggestions.
The Farm Bureau members will dis¬
cuss the raising and co-operative mar¬
keting of sweet potatoes this year, and
in building curing houses in every com¬
munity.
These farmers have already pledged
themselves to raise 100 acres of pota¬
toes this year to be sold co-operatively
through the Farm Bureau. Mr. C. U.
Skinner, 2nd vice-president, will he in
charge of this meeting.
EATONTON ENTERTAINED 8TI1
DISTRICT SCHOOLS.
A royal greeting was accorded del¬
egates and teachers attending the
High School Meet at Eatontori, April
22-23rd.*
The E. H. S. colors, purple and gold
waved in graceful festoons, while ban¬
ners of ‘welcome* proudly waved at
every corner *
Nine sechools were represented.
They were Eaton ton, Fiber ton. Wash¬
ington. Madison. Monroe, Greensboro,
Social Circle and Wintervtlle.
A dance was featured Thursday eve¬
ning. Saturday morning eight splen¬
did young men competed for the orator¬
ical medal. Greensboro won. Miss
Ruth Cathay of Madison, a former
Covington girl, carried off the music
medal. Miss Emily Spivey, a niece of
Mr. E W Jarman, played exquisitely
and was among the honorees Wash¬
ington won in the baseball - game.
Monroe exhibited excellent work in
shop and household arts.
Eaton ton won first place in math
matics l^avonia scored in expression.
Madison covered herself with glory,
leading in the various events. Her
representatives .were accompanied by a
large and enthusiastic delegation from
town and county. Receptions and dan¬
ces varied the pleasures.
Lavbnia gets 192? meet.
For Newton County and Her People.
COVINGTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1921.
! FINANCIAL REPORT
i NEWTON COUNTY
FAIR ASSOCIATION
An enthusiastic meeting of the di¬
rectors and stockholders of the Newton
Count j- Fair Association was held at
the Court House Saturday morning tit
which time the above officers were 're¬
elected and the new board of directors
appointed.
Miss Annie Lee, Home Demonstra
lion Agent, and Mr. J. K. Luck out¬
lined th assistance anil cooperation
desired, while Mr. Luck expressed a ■
preciation of the courtesies and aid ex
tended in the past.
Plans in general were discussed for
.
the fair in October.
Mi - . President, Directors and Stock¬
holders uf Newton County Fair Asso
eiation:
As your servant and co-worker it
is gratifying to report to you results
that were beyond expectations for the
year 1920, made possible by Newton
county people, their interest and deter¬
mination to make a better showing.
In this connection i mention exhibits
complete in many departments, and as
a result the amount of money for
premiums runs higher.
Amount brought forward from 1914
Fair, $2,992.94; Income from all sour¬
ces, $2,939.61; Total expense, premiums,
labor and advertising, $2,921.37; Net
profit $18.24; Amount on hand $3,011.18
Real estate and buildings, $4,735.33;
Balance capital stock, $1,414,67; Total
$6.15O.00f 246 shares at $25,00 each.
Respectfully,
Henry Odum, Sec-Ms* 1 .
Officers elected: M. G. Turner, Pies
idem, c. w. A'dams, Vice-President,
Henry Odum, Sec-Manager. Directors,
M. G, Turner, C. W. Adams, Henry
Odum, .!Tt. Swann, Will Cook, C. F.
Skinner, Green Mitchum, Ike Robin¬
son. Dove Guinn, J. W. Pork. G. Q.
Livingston, Ross Thompson.
Date set for 1921 fair, Oct. 10-15.
1921. /
Shall We Play
Ball This Year?
SOME OF YOU FANS GET BUSY AND
START THINGS MOVING
Many of the progressive towns are
getting together, or otherwise making
preparations to hafTe a baseball team
for the summer. The question That
is asked locally is “what are we of
Covington doing toward organizing a
team?”
There are many of us who enjoy
the national* sport, and in the past
have done our part to have a ball team
for this city, and willing to help again.
It is true that last season the mana¬
gers of the ball team found that they
were a little less than $300.00 behind
when the ball season closed. This is
no argument against base ball this
year for we must take into considera¬
tion what it cost to carry a team then;
it is far different now, the grounds
are ready, grand tsand in good shape,
ball players are numerous, and to pay
a man $50 to pitch one game is the
thing of the past, the same ability can
be secured at a much less figure this
year. We have enough players here
to make up a good team, excepting
possibly one or two men.
Some one start the movement. After
looking into the matter of a team and
talking with some of our best baseball
fans, it does seem that we could raise
$150.00 which would be sufficient
amount to get under headway. That
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is not much; what do you say?
Put the News down for $5.00 on the
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start.
I
M YRKKTING AGENT GAY TO BF
HERE TUESDAY.
Mr. M. C. Ga\Y of the State College
of Agriculture and Georgia's Market¬
ing Agent will address the Farm Bu¬
reau at the court house, Tuesday, May
3rd. at 10 a. m.
Mrs. Judd Coming to Covington.
The presence of "Sirs. M. E. Judd of
Dalton, next Tuesday, will he of es¬
pecial import to club activities.
Mrs. Judd is quite proinient. She
is in - esident> of the Federated Clubs of
the 7th District, vice-president of Par¬
ent-Teachers’ Association and for some
time president of tht> County Fair As¬
sociation. She comes to Covington us
Education Director of Ga. Farm Bu¬
reau Federation. For years Mrs. Judd
has devoted her wealth, time and tal¬
ent to the advancement of civic and
agricultural movements and the devel¬
opment of woman’s part in the work.
She will address the Newton Co. Farm
Bureau in the court house Tuesday,
10 a. m., May 3rd.
| WHITE MEN ON
TRIAL FOR LYNCHING
Camilla, Ga., April 27.—Eight men
are on trial in the Mitchell ‘superior
com . here this week - in a charge of
violating the mob violence act .in eon
ne-tion with the death of Jim Roland,
a prosperous negro farmer, on Janu¬
ary :st. Nine indictments, each on
two counts, are said to he the first
in the state under what is known as
the mob violence act. Each indicct
ment also charges murder.
The men indicted are: J. W. Tucker,
ni Hillsboro, Jasper county; Grade
Spearman, of Eaton ton, Putnam coun¬
ty; M. K. Bout well and J. B. Bettisoh,
Mitchell county; Paul Gray, !.. B.
Harrell, Will Reaves, Guy Harrell and
Charlie Lee Harrell, Grady county.
All of the indicted men, except
Spearman, have been arrested and re¬
leased on bonds of $10,000 each.
Several panels of veniremen have
been summoned to appear here, as it
is believed that considerable difficulty
will he experienced in securing a jury.
All of the defendants with the excep¬
tion of Tucker, are residents of this
and Grady, adjoining county, and are
prominently connected.
It was rumored that the state will
request that the defendants he tried
separately on either violating the mob
violence act or for murder. Should
the defendants be placed on trial joint¬
ly on both charges, it is understood,
the defense will be allowed forty
strikes in securing the jury and the
state ■ 20.
The defense is represented by E. E.
Cox, W. M. Hogard, both of this place:
J. J. Hill, of Pelham, and W. M. Flor¬
ence of Monticello. The state will he
represented by Solicitor General B. C.
Gardner, J. D. Gardner, C. C. Crow
and M. A. Warren.
SECOND MURDER
• Farm IN GEORGIA
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Atlanta, Ga., April 25.—Deck ring
that he had in his possession evidence
indicating that at least three negroes
have been killed on a plantation in
south Georgia operated in the same
manner as the famous John S. Wil¬
liams murder farm, Vincent Hughes,
head of the Atlanta federal bureau of
investigation, announced Sunday night
that his agents would leave at once
to conduct a thorough probe of the
charges.
Governor Hugh M. Dorsey stated
that, while none of the facts in the
new ease had been referred to him up
to Sunday night, he would co-operate
with the federal officials in bringing
about an immediate probe of the al¬
leged murder farm and would confer
vyith the county authorities as soon
as possible. Owing to the absence of
any official report to the state, the gov¬
ernor said, he could take no acetion
until fully advised.
NORTH COVINGTON METHODIST
CHURCH.
Rev - . W. Carroll, pastor.
Regular services seoopd and fourth
Sundays.
Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening.
Sunday School, 10 a. m.
Missionary Society, first Wednesday.
NOTICE !
The City tax books Mill be open for
receiving tax returns from April first
until June first.
« Henry Odum, Mayor,
18-21c T. J. Shields. Clerk.
HEN
HAT
HERE
Come and see for yourself (he only
cure for a garrulous wife.
Public School Auditorium, Tuesday,
May 3, at 8:15 o'clock. Admission,
25c and 35c.
Mr. and Mrs. Dent Ferrell, of Cor
dele and Americus, are being cordially
welcomed. By the Covington people
they have been “loved long since, and
lost awhile.” Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell are
with the Misses Davis, M#. and Mrs.
Harry Davis.
“Madame.” said Dusty Rhodes po¬
litely. “could you entertain a proposi¬
tion?”
“I could, answered the firm lady,
pointing to the rug on the clothes
line. "Either beat it or beat it.”—
Waterbeury Republican.
COVINGTON HONORS
HEROES OF 61-65
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVER BY
ALL—EXERCISES OF THE DAY
WELL CARRIED OUT.
"The shouting and the tumult dies
The captains and hosts depart.”
Memorial Day of 1921 has passed
among tin things that were, but the
memory will live ’til time shall be
no more.
Pausing in the daily round of duties,
Covington paid loyal tribute to the
heroes of the sixties, those who still are
with ; us. and those who have "passed
over the river and are resting under
the shade of the trees.”
The spirit oft he occasion was mani¬
fest. early in the morning, when the
loved comrades gathered in little knots
and groups around the court house
and recounted their old, old stories,
ever sweetly new, and told of hair
breadth 'scapes. Somehow, there is ev¬
er a brave, bright smile from ihese
battle scarred heroes, who wore the
grey.
Each committee had acted well its
part. The Confederate monument was
wreathed with fair flowers and twined
with symbolic colors. Automobiles
were gorgeous in the brilliant blending
of the Confederate red and the U. D. O.
red and white, while many little Con¬
federate flags gave assurance that the
“bonnie blue flag" is still treasured
in Southern hearts.
Luncheon*was served to the veter¬
ans and wives by the U. D. C. at high
noon. Ail that beauty and thought
could devise was employed in render¬
ing this part of the. occasion a perfect
success.
An impressive scene was the silver
haired veterans seated after dinner on
the shaded lawn. There were thirty
five in number. During the year
several have passed over the Great
vide. Through the festivities. many
and oft the time, was a sigh for
-vanished forms and sounds of
stilled...
Participating in ihe parade, headed
by Maj. JHnmer Cook, marshal of the
day, were the lady equestriennes, Mes
dames Yd. H. Pickett, Jr., and B. L.
Trapnell. Misses Annie Mae Biggers
and Ruth Worsham. Emory Acade¬
my’s cadet corps, the patriotic organ¬
izations in decorated ears, and the Con¬
federate veterans and citizens. The
column formed at the Library and en¬
circled the square, moving inward and
out to the emote: y. The students, five
hundred strong, were marched by
their teachers direct to the cemetery,
where they placed their wreaths in
tender tribute on the Confederate
graves. This was one of the most
sacredly beautiful scenes of the day.
Marching through the lines formed
by the cadets, the veterans viewed the
flower strewn resting place of their
sleeping comrades. Every heart beat
quicker and eyes were dim with un¬
shed tears as they passed. A squad
of Emory cadets fired three volleys
and a bugler sounded “taps”, after
which, a benedictory prayer was of¬
fered by Rev. Ashby Jones. D. D. of
Atlanta.
Resuming the line of march the
procession repaired to the Methodist
church, where a capacity attendance
soon filled the auditorium. Seats were
reserved for veterans, U. D. C. and
Emory cadets. The church was artis¬
tic with baskets of white peonies and
crimson roses.
Exquisite melodies were appropriate¬
ly rendered by the music club composed
of Mesdames R. Ti. Fowler, J. L. Cal¬
loway. Lee Trammell, Paul Walker.
Reuben M. Tuck, and Misses Alieen
Simmons, Vera Keller, Florence Wells.
Winnie Husom, Clara Belle Adams.
Rev. J. E. Ellis, as master of cer¬
emonies. announced the program and
offered the invocation, Mrs. Childs,
Pres, of the l T . D. C. presented prizes
to winners in the eesay contest as fol¬
lows: Eugenia Bradley, 1st. Jack Flow¬
ers, 2nd. in High School. Mamie Lee
Scott. 1st, and Edgar Wood. 2nd in
Grammar Grades. Mrs. Childs stres
s< 1 the importance of correct South¬
ern history for southern youth. Dr.
J. A. Sharp, of Emory introduced the
orator of the day in words fitly spoken.
Dr. Ashby Jones followed. His
theme was Robt. Edawrd Leo. His
delivery magnetic, forceful, eloquent.
The message touched the hearts of the
audience, moving many to tears. Such
ideals should he preserved in every
home throughout the Southland.
Rev. J. E. Ellis expressed apprecia¬
tion on behalf of the U. D. C. and vet¬
erans. He pronounced the address ed¬
ucational, inspirational, patriotic and
$2.00 Per Year in Advance
THE BOLL WEEVIL
IN NEWTON COUNTY
5! A NESS, STATE ENTYMOLOGIST
DISCUSSES “THE SITUATION”
Mr. J. C. Maness, of the Georgia
State Board of Entymology was in
Covington Wednesday, investigating
the cotton situation of Ne\Vton county.
Mr. Maness, as representative of
this Board will do some special work
for Messrs. E. G. Martin, C. A. Soek
well; also Belcher and Anderson, at
Starrsville.
To the Covington News Mr. Maness
expressed apprehension of the damage
that may accrue from the boll weevil
this year. He says it behooves the
farmer to begin now watching for the
appearance of the boll weevil.. It is
showing up already, in sections further
north, and may he expected here as
soon as cotton gets well out of the
ground. . j
For controlling the boll we^il on
the Newton county farms where test
work is done, calcium arsenate will
be employed on a small acreage, also
other methods of combatting the in¬
sects will be used.
The State Board of Entymology rec¬
ommends that “if there is a heavy in
festatioij.of the boll weevil, the cotton
should he dusted early in the season,
at least once and probably twice, just
before the squares become large
enough to be punctured by the weevil.”
Mr. Maness says the secret of the
whole game is being on time. Never
let the weevil get the upper hand.
He notes with pleasure that Newton
county has reduced her cotton acreage
materially, although he fears it is still
too large. Fertilizers, too, are more
conservatively used.
“We farmers,” remarked Mr. Man
■ ss, "cling to the idea that we cannot
make money or pay debts in any way,
except by growing cotton, and Grow it
We Will, to excess, even if we know
when planting that it will cost us
25 cents per pound to make and only
receive 8 to 10 cents for the selling.
This is our mathematical deffloiency."
Co-operative marketing is heartily
endorsed by Mr. Maness as the hope of
the farmer. In conclusion, he says.
“The drive will he on in a few days.
Every home-loving, loyal citizen ought
to support it to the fullest extent.
Truly, it seems the only salvation.”
W’NOUNUEMENTS.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Womans’ Missionary Union will be held
at the Baptist church. Monday after¬
noon 3:30 o’clock.
Th- Woman's Missionary Society of
he Methodist church will meet Mon¬
day afternoon, 3:30 o’clock.
Mrs. I,uke Robinson will receive the
Woman's Club at the last meeting,
Tuesday afternoon. May 3rd. 4 o’clock.
Officers for the ensuing year will be
elected. A full attendance urged.
The Rev. Dr. Kennedy of Due West,
S. will preach at the Presbyterian
church Sunday May 1st. Dr. Kennedy
is a kinsman of ill s. O. W. Porter.
The Presbytery of the A. R. P.s’ witl
be in session at Hopewell next week.
Dr. Kennedy will be among the dis¬
tinguished member^.
PORTERDALE GUV CLUB.
The eluh held its regular shoot Fri¬
day April 22nd, although the Atlanta
shooter did not get here on account of
rain, and there were only 15 shooters
• : ■ * >nt that took part in the shoot.
There were several ladies present, and
Miss Annie Lee consented to take a
shot at the clay birds and broke two
out of six.
The score at 50 targets was as fol¬
lows: G. \V. Porter 44; W. B. Kvser
44; Dr. Yinning 39; Dr. J. C Love¬
less 37; W. C Frazier 36; W. B. Bailey
34: G. W. Andrews 30: J. A. Rainey 30.
The following was the score for 25
targets: Oscar Mills 20; Ivy Smith 18:
Ray Mills 18; C. B. Bailey 14; T. C.
Castleberry 14: Roht. Ballard 13; Fred
Blankenship 11.
POTATO PLANTS—Porto Rica Po¬
tato Plant's next Friday, Saturday.
Monday and Tuesday, at $1.60 per
thousand. F. W. Simmons. lt-e
f
spiritually uplifting.
A perfect day. Everything conspir¬
ed to make it so.
No ceremonial will ever be observed
in the Southland with the same rever¬
ence and depth of feeling as that of
Memorial Pay, which celebrates in
fond remembrance traditions bequeath¬
ed by the bravest men and women
that ever lived, the grandest and tha
best. ^
