Georgia Historic Newspapers

    TM COVINGTON NEWS
For Newton County and Her People.
13 NUMBER 24.
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HCfRft SHOOTS
ANOTHER
.... ,M, (or Liberty Followe;!
Lodged in Ju'i
jjje ! business seeUorTw’as thrown into.
excitement last Saturday, when
f of Pistol was heard in the
lhe6 ° Un nd a
- the Greek restaurant on
direction 0 oi
Kington street. .
crumbley, alias Bradley, had
gary
ran a“ uck -
Desiring to show the other negroes
bold bad man he was he suc
, r))gt a
[rteded only in shooting another negro,
Dave Weaver. dog,
argument began over a
U around. It end¬
jCrumbley was leading
£ Thfwound being shot in the right
didn’t kill, although
L art d in the most vulnerable spot.
injuries usually prove fatal.
Such shots, distinctly
Crumhky fired two
iaudihle at any point of the square.
^ one bullet took effect in his target,
j-any citizens rushed to the scene,
he would be bad man began running,
ollowed by a posse. Darting through
k Dehaney Hotel ,it is said, Crumb
ey was cornered, but held a man a.,
ay until he could change his course.
Nearly a hundred people were in
pursuit, gaining in numbers as they
seat. Crumbley was caught on Col¬
ts avenue, abuot a block from th■ ■
■ene of carnage. A severe thrashing
■as administered by the White man.
■n whom he turned the gun.
Officers then took him into custody.
; ie was lodged in jail on a charge of
ssault with intent to murder. Crumb
jgy bears a liad reputation. This is
Evidenced by the fact of his recent ser¬
vice on the Rockdale county chain
■ang. When arrested he was in the
inploy of H. B. McDonough, of this
jty.
M0RY ACADEMY
CLOSING PROGRAM
Friday, May 27, will close the most
ccessful year in the history of Emory
Diversity Academy at Oxford. Thr^o
undred and thirteen students were
rolled, and with a fine faculty of ear
est Christian men good work has been
"ne.
For the fiirst time in the history of
,e institution a commencement will
1 held, and in the old historic chapel,
hich has been the scene of so many
(Stive commencement occasions. It
r s been renovated with fresh walls,
fmt and electric lights, and Oxford
ill once more feel the throb of pride
■id interest in these annual occasions.
.The following is the program:
Friday Night—Play by the Dramatic
up of the academy.
■Saturday, 9:30 a. m.—Orations by the
ss speakers.
Saturday afternoon—Athletics.
Saturday evening-—Champion debate
tween tew and Phi Gamma literary
•defies. Subject, “Resolved, That
gland should grant Ireland indepen
nce ' ^ ew Y anLandingham, Mont
’ mery and Harry Evans; Phi Gamma.
®"'- Bryant and Tom Taylor.
JSunday, 11:00 a. m.—Sermon by Dr.
Ballard, business manager Wes
;an Christian Advocate.
Sunday evening—Sermon by Dr. .T.
L harp ’ BHncipal of the academy.
° nday ’Corning—Graduating exer
and ^ccalaureate by Dr. Sharp.
Strict missionary societies
MEET here TUESDAY
HQ. deiegates of the Oxford Dis
I Mu *»nary Societies
meet are expected
in Covington Tuesday for
0 da y’s a
session.
on hospitality have
11 c , °tofort and pleasure
all „ I,! * iC6S
st \t Wil1 be held at tlm
» 11 Z ^ *** Wedn
■era] Wo ^ay.
ment officers of North
orgi a ,,
■nee ** W “ 1 be in
Th viL P T am
;,s of WBl feature sub -
egreat thl uJ l nereat l ai> t0 the needs
ting the mov ement in
T-. kingdom
of God.
111 ^ebb'mov,^ MARKET
•beat market inducted
ebb « by ,T. R
" a ny has be
1 store ,f en moved
8110 Sanford Steadman to
str fcrl u
toon & Co Pying space
to. Webl 1 "ho
lc e is i r i charge has
no' "’hirh
vp the xvin enable him
nt (blie "’ 1,h a faege
®ea an l)efo
' !u arter re and in
s will 1 hr found
ane st m*,,!. ‘ °ne of
, s
11 this section.
>8 Old Cl
S6!) al to ^toors and the
hi< p!ace
y of
on , U Rnd whftt
,a th e meat the
market ~- . line.
ICAR OF POTATOES
! BRINS A $ 1,000
A car load of sweet potatoes taken
from storage in a Moultrie curing and
storage warehouse Wednesday brought
the growers approximately $1,000, to
*;■ exact the figures were $998.40,
They were bought by J. L" D. Powell
who shipped them to Louisville, Ky.
The potatoes were sold by the pound,
he price being two and a half cents.
THE TOWN AROUND THE
SQUARE
“Where cross roads cross again” is,
an apt description of the town around
the square.
Here’s a corner, there’s a corner,
over yonder's a corner, then hack again
to the corner, with a line of stores run¬
ning parallel to the cross roads, in be¬
tween .
In fact, the whole thing’s cornered.
More often, than not, a little red
court house standing in the center,
looking down with argus eyes to all
the Four Corners at once, to see that
no alien creeps into a corner. Any¬
body, except a fixture is perpetually
playing, “Puss In The Corner.”
The inhabitants around the square,
are usually kin folks, or members of
ante bellum clans, who have dwelt to
get her with "fine accord in one place.”
The “one accord” is generally “To
Have and to Hold.”
The people in The Town around the
square arq conservative, constrained
and conceited. Conservative, in the
sense of opposed to change, or inno¬
vation: constrained, formal and repel
lant; conceited, as favorably rfiindod to
themselves and each other.
. are The People, inonarchs of
all they survey; their rights none must
dispute.
"Keep off the Grass,” is the motto,
meaning keep out. Outsiders forbid¬
den .
“No works shall find acceptance.
That square not truly with our plans’’
Some folks in the town around the
square grow ric^r. others hang on as
poor relations.
The town around the square never
grows up. It grows old, shrivels and
never has any new clothes—and never
dies. The only changes are in the
possessions which are "entailed from
sire to son.” Ah! But they’re funny —
These little towns around THE
square:
GUM CLUB HELD SHOOT
FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Two Tie For Championship May 13th
At Forterdaie.
Porterdale Gun Club held shoot on
May 13th, for championship of Newton
county, Dr. J. C. Loveless and O. W.
Porter tied for high gun. Dr. Loveless
won in shoot off. Mr. Cuscaden of
Winchester fame was with us and give
line exhibition of shooting breaking 25
targets without miss. A. S. McGarity
and Dr. W. D. Travis won first prize;
R. W. Campbell and L. A. Patrick won
i second prize.
The following was the score of all
who shot through full event.
Dr. J. O. Loveless ............ 47
O. W. Porter .................. 47
Bill Bailey .................... 45
W. B. Kyser .................. 42
A. C. Vining .................. 39
W. C. Hitchcock .............. 33
A. S. McGarity ................ 45
H. I,. Hitchcock .............. 34
A. W. Cuscaden .............. 42
R. W. Campbell .............. 41
L. A. Patrick ................ 36
C. W. Adams .................. 27
Dr. W. D. Travis ............ 26
B. C. Chapman ................ 29
MISS ANNIE MAY BERRY
The May edition of the Southern
Telephone News carries a notice in
“Famous Characters" column,
to a Covington young lady.
It runneth thus:
“The subject of this sketch is
Mae Berry, present chief operator at
Covington, Oa.. who began
her never failing ray of smiles and
sunshine upon the county August
1908. Those smiles have not
with ago.
“Miss Berry lias a lovely
Her voice especially over the
is like music. Cares may pile
vexations spring up. but she is
cheerful. She is a wonder in
order out of chaos. She is ever
to help Others and an expert in
ing chief operators. She has had at
tractive offers but devotes her life
her mother.”
The article was distinctive in
1 praise.
COVINGTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MAY 19. 1921.
I Ei * hth District Wo
j
Covington Accords her
Guests a Gracious Welcome—
Program Has Many Features
About twenty delegates and
visitors were in attendance upon
convention of Women’s Clubs in
sion at the First Methodist
Tuesday.
Those arriving on the trains
met by committees. Many came
through the country in cars.
The church was beautifully decorated
in honor of the occasion. The official
program was rendered as scheduled,
with the exception of a few changes.
Those occupying seats of honor
within the chancel were:
Mrs. Chas. Snellings, President of
Athens Club, Mrs. B. M. Boykin, Presi¬
dent of Atlanta Club, Mrs. Z. I. Fitz¬
patrick, Life Director of Georgia Fed¬
eration, Mrs. Lena Felker Lewis. Pres¬
ident Eighth District Federation; Mrs.
W. C. Clark, President of Woman's
Club. Covington.
Mayor Henry Odum welcomed the
guests to all rights and privileges of
the city, extending the keys. Mrs. W.
C. Clark spoke in the language of flow¬
ers. representing the organizations. A
beautiful bouquet symbollized the
spirit, and was presented to Mrs. Lena
Felker Lewis. President of the District
Federation.
Beginning with the organ voluntary,
by Mrs. R. R. Fowler, followed by in¬
vocation, greetings from state officers
visitors and other conferences, with
reports on all lines of endeavor fostered
by the Federation, and Col. A. L.
Loyd’s address on education. The pro¬
gram was replete with interest and
informative value.
The musical numbers contributed
cast a golden halo about the day’s pro¬
ceedings. Mrs. R. R. Fowler played a
selection from II Troivotore. Miss
Clara Bell Adams sang. “Good Morning
Brother Sunshine.” Miss Alleen Sim
mons', “Four Leaf Clover, was a dainty
contribution. The Musical Club gave
a and b numbers: “Greeting to Spring
and Waiting,” Miss Florence Well's
solo was entitled. .'Ma Little Sunbeam,
Goodnight; Miss Pearl Taylor read
’Gene Field’s “Hide and Go Seek” and
the Auto Ride by Edgar Guest.
Luncheon was served in the Library
at high noon.
Among the delegates and guests with¬
in the gates were: Mesdames M. R.
Burns, Commerce; Jernigan, J. Z. John¬
son. Oxford; R. L. Hollis, R. S. Ander¬
son, W. P. Bell, Monroe; White Xun
nally, Oxford; J. Vasan, Madison; Chas.
Sanders, Monroe; S. P. Reeves, Athens;
E. W. Carroll, Athens; Caldwell, Mon¬
roe; W. O. Dean, A. C. Kelly, A. Solie,
Monroe; W. D. Tutt, Lavonia; Weldon,
Misses Lois Stephens, Brickstore; Ep
sie Campbell, Athens; Ennis of Carnes
ville; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Walker, Mon¬
roe; Misses Chloe Loyd, of Newborn:
Louise Adams, Annie Lee, Mesdames
Stephens and Grady Adams were
among the representatives from New¬
ton County Federation.
“SHOULD A WOMAN
TELL?” HERE SOON
Alice Lake, Jack Mulhall and Frank
Currier Head Notable All-Star
Cast.
“Should a Woman Tell?” a Screen
Classic, Inc., all-star special photoplay,
with Alice as Norah Blake in “Lom¬
bardi. Ltd.,” with Bert Lytell—Jack
Mulhall, a young leading man whose
screen name is description enough, and
Frank Currier, the veteran actor view¬
ers of Metro pictures have known so
pleasantly through the medium of the
screen for so many years, will come to
the Lyric Theatre next Wednesday
only.
Reports about the picture point to
its being one of the most powerful and
humanly appealing melodramas pic
turized in years. The story and scena¬
rio by.Finis Fox have for their theme
the situation of a girl confronted with
the problem of revealing, for the sake
of her ease of conscience, a matter
of her past, to the man she is to marry;
or of keeping the secret to herself, in
order not to try his love to too great a
degree of forgiveness. The setting
the action is mainly in a little
England seacoast village.
In no way a problem or propaganda
play. "Should a Woman Tell?” pre¬
sents merely the picture of the
of emotions in a good woman's heart
when torn between her desire for truth
j and her fear of the loss of the man
she loves more than life itself.
Her being in this predicament
in the larger sense, no fault of hers.
Misses Marion and Mabel
spent Thursday In Macon.
BRITTAIN REFUSES
ATLANTA POSITION
|
In a letter addressed to President
YY. \\. Gaines, of the Atlanta Board
of Education, state superintendent of
education, M. L. Brittain takes, in ef¬
fect, the position that the state work
which he has carried on so earnestly
ior so many years means so much to
him that he could not accept the office
of superintendent of the Atlanta schools
to which he was elected.
Loeal Cotton Mills
Making Good Time
Working Force Increasing arid Pay
Roll Makes Big Showing. Signs
Encouraging.
That tlie tendency is ‘‘Back to Nor¬
malcy” is evidenced in the resumption
of full time at the Porterdale mills, and
orders being filled steadily at both lo¬
cal manufactories. Their pay rolls av¬
erage about $13,500 per week.
The Porterdale mills manufacture
fibre used in automobile tires, also an
excellent twine. Covington mills turn
out a high grade cloth, not only
useful for domestic purposes, but very
popular in fashioning the new style
patchwork dresses, featured by ladies
and children.
Indications are that industries will
soon be running smoothly and normal
conditions will prevail at no distant
date.
Covington Ball Team
Well Organized
The local team has completed its
official slate and board of directors.
Arrangements are being made to
play such teams as Jackson McDon¬
ough, Lithonia, Milstead, Monroe.
Madison. Eatonton and Monticello.
Two games are planned for each
week, and a game in Covington every
Wednesday.
The season opens hopefully and
pi utilises much pleasure,
the summer.
■‘The following is a list of officers and
directors:
J. N. Gary, President.
R. W’. Campbell. Vice President.
A. C. Vining. Secy, and Treas.
S. C. Steadman, Manager.
E. M. Smith. Official Scorer.
T. U. Smith. Advertising Mgr.
Directors:
J. W. Harwell. T. C. Castleberry, E.
B. Rogers, B. L. Johnson. G. W. Coch¬
ran, W. R. Stillwell
BASE BALL AT PORTER¬
DALE LAST SATURDAY
Porterdale downed the fast Milstead
team Saturday with a score of 6 to '.
John Roseberry for Porterdale pitched
a fine game, stricking out 13 of the
Mistead boys, giving up 7 hits. and
waked one.
Porterdale R H E
Lee Dooley, ss 2 4 7
W. George, rf 1
W. Miller, lb
R. Mills, 2b 2 3
C. Bailey, 3b 1 1
D. Hill, if *1
F. Barnes, cf 1 I
R. Maddox, c 1 1
J. Roseberry. p
6 12 2
Milstead R H E
Harrington, 3t> I 2 1
Hanna. 1b
Stewart, If
Evans, c
Stewart, ss
Britt, rf
Stewart, 2b
Doyle, cf
Cowan, p
Porterdale 000 002 021 001 -
Milstead 000 000 212 000 -
. .
EXAMINATION FOR P. 0. CLERK.
A Civil Service Examination for
position of Clerk in the Post-Office
Covington, Ga.. will he held on
fourth of June, 1921. at the High
School Building.
Applications for this
must be made on the prescribed
which with necessary instructions,
be obtained from the Local
E. M. Smith, at the Covington
office, or from the Secretary of
Fifth Civil Service District.
Georgia.
AH persons wishing to take this
amination. should secure, and file
applications with the secretary of
Fifth Civil Service District at once,
order to allow time for any
corrections and to arrange for the
amination.
30 PIGS TO BE GIVEN
AWAY CLUB BOYS
Saturday, May 21st, at two o’clock
in front of the court house, thirty pig
club boys of Newton county will gath
er to draw for the pigs, which the
Banks of Covington and Banks of New
ton county will loan the boys.
Thru the efforts of County Agent
J. K. Luck and the Banks of Coving¬
ton and Banks of Newton county', the
hoys (if Newton county are given an
opportunity to get started into the
raising of hogs without having to have
any capital at all. This is a great op
opportunity for the boys of the county
and it is gratifying to see thirty of
them taking hold of this proposition.
Newton county buys thousands of
dollars worth of pork and pork pro¬
ducts every year, and it is a safe bet
that these young hog raisers will find
a ready market for their products.
YYe need more boys like these so
that we can make Newton county self
supporting.
All these pigs are pure bred and
registered and are being secured from
breeders in the county.
The following boys will meet at the
court house Saturday to sign up their
agreement with the Banks, and to draw
for the pigs:
Morgan Elliott, Ewell Hitchcock,
Milton Harcron, Herman Holifteld,
J. C. Ellington, Willie Carl Ray, George
Neese Eberhardt, O. N. Gibb, Cullen
Thompson, Ralph Stalisworth, T. C.
Jones, Grady Jones, Rebie Halifield,
Wallace Capers, Billie Maxwell, Horace
Jones, Herman McColIough, Boyce Bo
hanan, Curtis Doster, Edward Stone,
Eli Plunkett, Earnest Boyd, Roy Hicks,
Frank King, Irby Edwards, Onree
Moss, Edward McColIough, Howard
Thomason, Robert Steele, John Wheel
er, Lamar Dial. Ralph Berry, Glen
Avery.
Agreement Between Chib Boys and
Banks
Obligations assumed by Pig Club
Boys with county banks. Pigs may be
secured from either.
The Banks of Covington or Banks of
I Newton . counts' loans me a rig eight
to ten weeks old and weighing around'
thirtv pounds under the following con¬
ditions:
That I am to return two pigs to the
Bank for this one pig; one pig from
the first litter and one from the se¬
cond litter. 2nd These pigs are to be
raised by me from the pig which I get
from the bank. 3rd, That the sire of
these pigs must /be a purebred sire.
4th. That I am to show this pig at the
County Fair in October. 5th. That I
am to feed and care for him along
lines outlined by the county agent.
The Banks agree to give me this pig
when I have carried out above obli¬
gation.
Signed: Signed:
The Bank Pig Club Member.
VETERANS RETURNED
FROM ALBANY FRIDAY.
Members of the Covington delegation
of the 30th annual reunion of the Geor¬
gia Division U. C. V., arrived home Fri¬
day, making a pleasant stop-over with
Macon relatives and friends. They
were Veterans. Weaver. McCart, Avary
and Cox.
At the convention in Albany, Maj.
Gen. J. A. Thomas of Dublin was re
elected commander of the division. Gen.
D. B. Morgan of Savannah, who was a
candidate for the office, stated that he
would not have allowed his name to
be used if he had known that Gen.
Thomas was going to stand for re
election, and upon his motion the elec¬
tion was made unanimous. Gen. Tho¬
mas received sixty-seven votes from
tlie Southern Brigade and Gen. Morgan
fifty-one.
The next reunion will be held in
Rome.
WELCOME WOMEN OF THE W.M.S.
JVelcome the coming, speed the part¬
ing guests.
This week Covington was favored in
the presence of distinguished Club wo¬
men.
Representatives of organized woman¬
hood, striving to make the “world re
sound with sweeter music, purer no¬
bler tone.”
Next week comes the women of the
Missionary Societies
Torch bearers of Living Light. Ves¬
tals keeping the watch fires burning.
Covington joins with the Methodists
in bidding them welcome. While they
linger with us two days in Christian
fellowship may the blessing of the Holy
Spirit rest upon our hearts and homes
and inspire the various auxiliaries to
a greater zeal and understanding. God
bless the W. M. S. and their deiibera
tions abundantly.
$2.00 Per Tear in Advance
COUNTY SCHOOLS
CLOSE FOR SUMMER
Picnics, fish frys and exhibitions are
in order. Newton county schools are
closing everywhere.
High Point’s spring term concluded
with an all-day picnic and general good
time, Thursday.
Oakland celebrated with a fish fry,
Friday.
Mixon closed with a creditable play.
Hopewell and Livingston both wind
up with a program on next Friday
evening, May 20.
The enrollment for the year has been
exceptionally good.
Weather and conditions generally
have been propitious; only one school
disbanded on account of an epidemic.
The year's work has been highly
satisfactory. Supt. Adams and his
faithful corps of teachers are to be con¬
gratulated.
Stores To Have
Half Holiday
Parties Having Business With These
Finns Should Arrange to See
Them During the Morning
Covington, .Ga., May 14, 1921
We, the undersigned merchants and
business houses of Covington hereby
agree to close our places of business
every Wednesday at 12 o’clock begin¬
ning next Wednesday the 25th, and
continuing until September 1st of this
year:
Bank of Covington, J. -E. Philips.
W. J. B. Cohen Robinson Company. Company. j
L. I. Kinard.
Norris Hardware Company.
J. R. Webb Company.
T. C. Castleberry.
Wilson & Company.
W. T. Stradley.
Bank of Newton Co. J. W. Harwell.
C. A. Franklin.
Marks & Company.
Vining Brothers.
Gobers Barber Shop.
Harper Millinery Shop.
W. W r . St. John. j*
S. C. Steadman. j
E. H. Mobley.
F. W. Simmons.
L. D. Adams.
J. I. Guinn.
M. Levin.
N. Kaplan.
First National Bank. H. L. Hitchcock.
A. Levin.
L. P. Loyd.
Cannon Supply Co.
Joseph Siegel.
St,( phen son-Callaway Company.
Stillwell Furniture Company.
Geo. T. Smith Drug Company.
City Phamacy. r
Fowler Bros. Co.
Bouchillon & Longshore.
Heard Bros. & Co. •
Robt. Webb by H. D. Busch.
Piper Hardware Company.
Ramsey Furniture Company.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
The U. D. C. Chapter has postponed
the May meeting until Thursday, May
26th. Mrs. L. D. Adams will be hostess;
officers are to he elected at this time.
The committee met in the home of Mrs.
Fitz Heard, recently, to perfect plans,
and were the recipients of graceful
hospitality.
Editor Ed. A. Caldwell, of Monro«.
gently reminds the singers of Newton
county that the Fifth Sunday is the
Singers convention at Monroe.
Miss Fletcher Lou Lunsford cordial¬
ly invites the public to her recital. Fri¬
day evening, beginning 8:15.
The Executive Committee of tho
Central Association is to hold its next
meeting at the Baptist church of Mon¬
ticello, Wednesday 10:00 a. m., May
25th. The ministers conference which
is now the committee on Evangelism is
to hold a meeting at the same time.
In fact these meetings are to be held
jointly and every number of the Execu¬
tive Committee and every pastor is
urged to be present.
M. M. MOBLEY DIES AFTER SHORT
ILLNESS
Mr. M. M. Mobley, a member of a
large and well known Newton County
family, passed away at his home, three
miles from Covington, Sunday night.
May 15 th.
While Mr. Mobley had not been in
perfect health, yet his death was rath¬
er sudden, resulting from acute indi¬
gestion .
Funeral services occurred, Monday
at Corinth Church, in Walton County,
Rev. Mr. Carter, officiating.
The concourse of friends accomg
panying the remains was supplemented
by a large crowd waiting to pay a last
tribute.
Mr. Mobley was a consistent member
of the Christian church.
Surviving Mr. Mobley, are his wife,
(who was Miss Lillie Briscoe), five
children; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.
R. Mobley; five brothers, E. H., C. C.
Garv, R. F. and C. R„ of Atlanta;
three sisters, Mesdames Carter, of
Walnut Grove. Glenn Briscoe, of Con¬
yers. Harold Stephens, of Oxford.
When you are in Athens, we
will be glad to have you look
through our bakery. See where
your food is made. Benson’s
j ]Vfilk Bread is good. For salei
at L. P. Loyds.