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NUMBER 25
COMMENCEMENT.... SEASON BEGINS
nass Largest in History o i
, tim , Be
.School —Social Affairs to
featured All Week. Monday. Reports
(jiven
st class in the history of
The l aI 'S will be
Covington High School
the spring, the commence
grac adua tecl this
exercises beginning Sunday, May
ment ' commencement sermon
V ith the
will be preached by Rev. G. E
W'WCB College in the
Rosser 0 f Wesleyan
Methodist Church. A special
First being arranged
musical program ia
for the occasion.
May 27th, at the
"" 1 ’ the
Room of . the Cits Hifv Pharmacy Pharmacy me
Palm banquet and
junior Class will give a
reception in honor of the graduating
class. 30th the for
Moni |.,v morning, May
ril dosing of chool will take place
, time reports
t 10:0 u o’clock, at which
,
will be read.
Mnnda'. night. May 30th, the regular
commencement address will he deliver¬
ed by Professor Willis A. Sutton. Prin¬
cipal Technological school, Atlanta,
and Superintendent-elect of the Atlan
public schools, at which time the
H
diploma- will be delivered.
T)l( cla; this year consists of four
,
boys and twenty-one girls, who are
follows: Robertine Belcher, Sara
a
Campbcll, W alter Wilson Childs, Jr.,
Hariet Fleeter C lark, Maria Death. Eli- ““
zabeth Taylor Flowers, Joseph Marion
Gaet i ’ll, Ruth 1 - (111 * G v irv Margaret °
son, Pauline Johnson, Lucy Ethel King.
■Willie Katherine Mobley, Gladys Odum,
Mary Nell Perry, Mary Grace Piper,
Mary Elisc Preston, Mary Sue Ramsey,
Marion Louise Willis, Christine Rob¬
ert:;, Mildred Skinner, George Theo¬
dore Smith, Carolyn McLean Smith.
James Martin, Stephenson, Ora Up¬
shaw, Ruby Thelma Vining,
Graduating Exercises.
Covington High School, Manday
night, May 30, 1921.
Piano Solo—“Impromptu,” Reinhold
LOYD’S
SPECIALS FOR
DAY-SATURDAY
BEST CALIFORNIA DRIED PEACHES, lb...................20c
EACLE BRAND MILK.................................26c
BULL CREAM CHEESE............................22 l-2c
BEST SIDE MEAT......................................14c
BEST COMPOUND LARD..............................12c
BEST PURE LARD.....................................16c
EXTRA FANCY LEMONS................................29c
0 - J kgs. Shredded Cocoanut............25c Qt. Can Wesson Oil ...........-......48c
lb. Can Calumet Baking Powder.....28c PL Can Wesson Oil..................29c
j lb................... 6c
Best Head Rice,
1 ' lb. Can Calumet 15c, 1-4 lb. Can.... 8c Fresh Home Ground Meal, bu........$1.25
Horsford 1-2 lb. Can Walter Bakers Cocoa.......29c
Baking Powder.............14c 8 Bars Large Export Soap ............25c
* ( ' an Maxwell House Coffee........35c Palm Olive Soap .................... ...........14c
S! Large Can Carnation Milk
b-Can Maxwell House Coffee......$1.00 Small Can Carnation Milk ............ 7c
Blue Ridge Coffee Large Can Bordens Milk .............12c
...................16c Large Can Libbys Pine Apple.........29c
L PC Grandma’s Washing Powder.....25c Small Can ....................... 17 l‘ 2c
° gal Can Reboiled Cane Syrup.......$3.75 SPECIALS
B‘ t Cuba Molasses, gal. . . ............85c MARKET
B" 1 -* Can Chum Salmon .............10c Choice Western Steak...........34c
11m C‘ Pink Good Native Steaks.............29c
in Salmon..............14c Pork Chops, lb.................34c
Urge Ca n Peeled Pie Peaches........18c Pork Sausage.................30c Sausage............20c
Ail 1,! Package Good Mixed lb.............»0c
> Crackers...........7 l-2e Center Cut Ham c
10 >b. Bucket Compound Loin Beef Roast.................-'
Lard........$1.05 Choice Rib Roast.................. 2 ” c
Cu ket Compound Lard .........54c Pork Roast, any cut,............30c
■ g Salt Maekeral...............12 l-2c Stew Beef...............•; HEADQUARTERS FOR FISH • • —
opLY? W IYL F0R PRICES ALL KINDS OF TIRES, FEED, TUBES, FLOUR ACCESSORIES. AND LARD.
ON AUTO
L. P.10Y0
COVINGTON, GA. PHONE 106
POPPIES WILL BE
SOLD SATURDAY
“Wont you buy my poppies, please?”
This will be Saturday’s Slogan.
There’s poppies for remembrance;
silken, crimson poppies, replicas of
those that grow in Flanders Field, be¬
neath the crosses, row and row.
Very fittingly came these blossoms,
direct from the widows and orphans
of France. They came with a two fold
purpose, honoring the memory of those
who sleep in Flanders Field, and bene¬
fiting those brave, bereft souls, whose
handiwork is represented.
Mrs. W. C. Clark, as appointee of the
American-France Children’s League,
has been arranging her committees in
various sections. The Girls Club will
be "active in Covington and Oxford;
Misses Rockwell and Chestnut at Port
erdaie and Louise Adams at Brick
Store vicinity. Listen for their
Help the French widows and or .
phans. Only ten cents, and pay tri¬
bute to our heroes.
Buy my poppies please!
NEWTON COUNTY PEACHES
ARE J LOI RISHK.
The juicy fruit is seen on every hand
Small boys are selling them on the
streets, wagons are delivering at the
door, and friends are remembering less
fortunate ones, generously. Xewton
county peaches have arrived.
County Agent Luck reports that
some of the early varieties are as fine
as he ever saw'. Tuesday, Mr. Luck
visited fwo orchards, in full and perfect
fruit. They had been sprayed and
pruned according to instructions—the
results show how' W'ell they have re¬
sponded.
Among the notable orchards in this
. section are: Mr, Perino Dearing’s,
with 300 or 400 trees; Frank and J. B.
«™ rge ’ 100 “’fu* f eh ’ Homer Holi -
field possesses the largest orchard; his
fruit is late, but promises a full and
satisfactory crop, for he has observed
a 11 the rules
yiessrs. Gober and S. A. Brown also
have home orchards and are gracious
ly remembering their friends.
—Miss Louise Hicks.
Invocation—Reverend Walker Combs
Vocal Solo—"Down In the Forest"—
Ronald—Miss Keller.
Address—Professor Willis A. Sutton.
Piano Solo—5th Valse Chromatique”
—Godard—Miss Ora Upshaw.
Aw'ards—Superintendent H. B. Rob
ertson.
For Newtbn County and Her People.
COVENG’I’ON. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1921.
PIG CLUB BOYS
HAVE BIG RALLY
Everybody Gets a Fne Pig in the Draw¬
ing, Saturday—Fathers and
Sons Happy.
So eager and enthusiastic were mem¬
bers of the Newton County Pig Club,
and so anxious for a pig that they be¬
gan arriving early Saturday morning,
although the rewards would not take
place until 2 p. m.
Thirty boys came in from every sec¬
tion of the county.
The pig pen had been built by the
court house, and in it were grunting,
contentedly, thirty of the finest reddest,
cutest, purest bred Durocs that ever
thirty redheaded, freckled faced, red
blooded, true-hearted Southern hoys
ever wished for.
The oft-repeated remarks was heard
throughout the day: “What a fine
bunch it is!” (meaning both boys and
pigs.)
Xever was greater enthusiasm mani¬
fested. leathers show'ed an all-absorb
ing interest. The boys were right with
County Agent Luck all day, asking
questions, selecting his pig and “put¬
ting themselves wise,” generally to pig
ology.
A conference w'as held in Mr. Luck’s,
office at one o’clock. Lectures were
given by Messrs. Luck and Will Cook
on "How to Feed and Care For a Pig.”
The boys also signed agreements to
conform to the conditions set forth by
the Banks of Covington and Xewton
County. The thirty pigs are from X
to 10 weeks old, averaging 30 pounds a
piece. An estimate is, that after one
year, these 30 pigs should produce -ap¬
proximately 200 pigs.
This means much to the county and
more meat in the smoke house.
A contest was arranged in w'hich
Mr. M. G. Turner, President of Bank
of New'ton County, assisted. This was
a drawing, so that no dissatisfaction
could accrue. FJach pig was numbered,
a corresponding number enter upon a
paper, which w r as folded and placed in
a hat. Each boy was given an oppor¬
tunity to draw'. Every hoy got a pig
Every boy got the pig he wanted. The
latest from County Agent Luck is, that
“Feathers, sons and pigs doing w'ell!”
ANNOUNCEMETS
The May meeting of the U. D. C.
takes place this afternoon (Thursday)
4 o'clock, in the home of Mrs. L. D.
Adams. Election of officers will be held.
The committee hostesses are Mrs.
C. T. Cash. Chm„ Mesdames L. D.
-Adams. E. G. Merk, M. A. Middle
brook, T .E. Heard, Epps and Miss Sal
liemae Cook.
The County Federation of Clubs will
meet at the Library, the first Tuesday,
June. 7th. (
TEACHERS CHOSEN
FOR ENSUING YEAR
Very Few Changes Will Be Made In
Public School Faculty—Names
Announced Later.
Election of teachers for the Coving¬
ton Public schools took place Monday
night of this week at which time prac¬
tically every teacher in our system was
re-elected for the ensuing year, only
a few who had made plans for work
elsew’here w r ere not re-elected.
Superintendent H. B. Robertson will
enter upon his seventh year as head of
our schools June 1st. Prof. Robert¬
son's constructive work in the school
and community has been far reaching.
His influence is inspirational.
Professor M. G. Bosw'ell who began
his work w'ith local schools at the same
time Superintendent Robertson came
will also enter upon his seventh year
with the school, with the exception of.
the time he was serving with the col¬
ors he has been with us constantly. A
more faithful, conscientious and effici¬
ent man could not be found for the
important duties assigned to him. In
addition to hjs w T ork with the school
he is the local Scout Master and no
man in the State has done more effici¬
ent scout work than- Professor Bos¬
w'ell. which fact is attested out w'hen
he has been offered various executive
positions with the Scout headquarters.
Several of out teachers have been
with the local school for a number of
years, knew the local conditions, love
their wark, and have measured up to
the requirements, indeed w r e have
faithful and efficient corps of conse¬
crated teachers in our schools. Let
Covington hold up their hands in this
noble work they are doing.
With the exception of a few special¬
ists in some branches of th ework such
as penmanship, music, and physical
training the faculty is now complete
and Just a little later we hope to be
able to print the full list with their
assignments.
WILLIAMS MAY BE
TRIED IN JASPER
Early trial of John S. Williams,
owner of the Jasper county “murder
farm.” and Clyde Manning, his negro
boss, in Jasper county, now rest w'ith
Solicitor General Doyle Campbell and
Judge J. B. Park, of the Ocmulgee cir¬
cuit; Judge John B. Hutcheson and
Solicitoi General A. M. Brand, of the
Stone Mountain circuit, having offered
to release the prisoners to them under
certain conditions.
These conditions are that the order
<0 release Williams to the Jasper coun¬
ty authorities for trial w'ould be signed
with the stipulation that unless a sen¬
tence more severe than the life im¬
prisonment term imposed in Xewton
county should be given, the prisoner
would be returned to Xewton to serve
his time.
The same conditions w'ere specified
regarding the trial of Manning after
his hearing in Covington on May 30.
Xeither Solicitor Campbell nor Judge
Park has anounced w'hat action Jasper
county will take.
ECHOES FROM THE CHURCHES
The Baptist Church was adorned
with an exquisite collection of sw’eet
peas in postel shades, last Sabbath
morning. The singing was especially
fine augmented by the soul-stirring
song of Miss Alleen Simmons. The
congregation was favored in the pres
ence of Rev. J. B. Ficklen. (His excel¬
lent sermon carried a mesage straight
to the hearts of all “Loyalty to Christ
was the subject selected from 11th
verse, 26th Chap., of Psalms. This had
eonnectional scripture reading of the
25th Chap. Psalms.
Rev. Walker Combs returned to his
flock in the evening delivering an in¬
teresting sermon. Methodist
Rev. J. E. Ellis of the
Church is putting forth his best efforts
in the interest of the Educational Move
ment. Every sermon is fraught w'ith
tfie triumphant ideals of Christian
Education. The congregation Sunday
evening was unusually large.
ELECTRICAL STORM
BREAKS OVER COVINGTON
About 8:30. Wednesday night a gen¬
eral exhibition of lightning began.
The skies W'ere inky black.
By 9 o’clock the storm burst in fury.
The winds blew: the rains fell in tor¬
rents and the thunder roared ominous¬
ly. Lights became fitful—on and off
with a coquette's caprice. Some
where lightning struck.
The Garrison home, in North Coving¬
ton was slightly damaged.
The storm abated within an hour.
Xo serious results have been report¬
ed.
If you are not using milk
made bread, you are not using
the best. Ask for Benson’s
Milk Made Bread. For sale at
L. P. Loyds.
Session Began Tuesday Morning With
Record Attendance—Reports
Gratifying.
Incoming trains and automobiles to
Covington( Tuesday, brought many del¬
egates and visitors to the Annual Con¬
ference of Women’s Missionary Socie¬
ties of Oxford District.
The First Methodist Church was
elaborately decorated in honor of the
occasion.
Mrs. J. Hampton Webster. Confer¬
ence Secretary, presided. (
Mrs. R. R. Fowler w’as organist and
presented delightful musical features;
“Come Thou Almighty King.” was the
opening hymn.
Mrs. John B. Davis’ devotional theme
was, “Dwelling in Unity.”
Mrs. R. R. Fowler welcomed the con¬
ference in the following address:
“Can I express our cordiality more
strongly than to say we are so glad
to have you with us—genuinely glad
to see you.
“A welcome from the hearts is like a
ray of light genuine, beautiful and
unselfish.
“Such a welcome we extend to you
on this occasion. We do not regard
you as strangers—neither do we feel
like w r e are entertaining angels un¬
awares.
“We know you through your good
w'ork; the halo around your heads may
be invisible to the unheeding world,
but we of the same spirit recognize it,
and the sweet talisman you bring with
you is your Pass Port.
“As co-laborers who caught the mes¬
sage of the Gallilean—
“Tell every nation—tongue and tribe
my blood was shed for thee.”
“As w’orkers for humanity, imitating
the example of the sweetest spirit that
ever w'ore earth about him, we welcome
you.
As sisters, animated by the same love
impelled by the same sense of duty,
w'e welcome you.
“Xot with smiles alone and empty
words, but with open hearts which, we
trust, have been softened with a Sa¬
vior’s love; with open homes which
breathe a Christian atmosphere, and
with generous hospatility made pos¬
sible by a loving Fathers gift.”
Mrs. Tucker, of Lithonia responded
felicitously.
The pages were Misses Louise
Hicks, Annie Peek and Sara Campbell.
Mrs. F. R. Webb was elected Rec. Secy.
Mrs. J. B. Robinson and Miss Florrie
Harwell extended platform courtesies.
Mrs. Webster’s report showed a
marked increase along all fines.
Mrs. M. E. Tilly, 2nd Vive-Pres., of
North Ga„ Conference addressed the
Conference on “Young People’s- Work.
Miss Leona Glenn., a returned mission¬
ary was a distinguished guest, 'the
program Tuesday evening, featured a
beautiful solo by Mrs. Fred Barnes. A
glorious anthem was sung by the choir.
Rev. Clements spoke for the Educa¬
tional Movement.
Miss Daisy Davis made an eloquent
plea showing the “All Conquering Love
of Christ."
Lithonia invited the 1922 Conference.
Wednesday was devoted to Woman’s
Work. Many excellent talks and re¬
ports were made by state officers and
delegates.
Luncheons were served in the annex
each day. Rev. J. E. Ellis as pastor
host and Miss Florence Harwell. Pres.,
of local Society were all things to all
guests.
Mesdames S. L. Waites, Geo. Smith,
were in charge of home assignments,
which they arranged as follows:
Margaret Edens—Mrs. FL Lunsford.
Miss Marion Wheeler—Mrs. L. Rob¬
inson. '
Thelma Philips—Mrs. L. Robinson.
Mrs. G. W. Gleaton and George—
Mrs. W. B. R. Pennington.
Miss Scott and Margaret Gooch—Mrs.
Stroud.
Miss Barnes and Mary A. McCord—
Mrs. Geo. Smith.
Mrs. R. H. Bonner and Mrs. F. M.
Stewart—Mrs Everitt.
Mrs. C. T. Ivey—Mrs. S. P. Thomp¬
son.
Miss Annie Harper—Mrs. S. P.
Thompson.
Mrs. H. . W. Bishop—Mrs. J. A.
Wright.
Mrs. J. W. Phillips—Mrs. J. A.
Wright.
Miss Florence Farmer, Miss Mary
Lou Brantley—Mrs. S. P. Thompson.
Leah Bond and Arline Rogers—Mrs.
W. H. Pickett.
Audrey Pounds, and Mrs.C. W. Wel
bourn-—Mrs. L. Robinson.
Mrs. J. W. Williams—Miss Daisy
Davies.
Alice Baxter, Mrs. E. W. Brogdon
and Mrs. Walter Wiley—Mrs. R. R.
Fowder.
Two delegates from Shady Dale—
Mrs. C. D. Ranisey.
Lonetta Smith and Naomi Smith—
Mrs. Jack Elliott.
Mrs. P.eid Hearn—Mrs. Candler.
Miss Minnie Peacock—Mrs. Sewell;
Two little girls from Gray—Mrs. R.
W. Campbell.
Others visitors Turnbull, were: Mesdames J.
Miss Bessie
W. Henderson, V. T. Rocquemore, A.
B. Thompson, W. M. Pope, S. R. Camp¬
bell, J .1. Carter, J. H. Childs, Hugh
Adams. R. L. Hollis, Misses Helen Wil¬
liams. Sallie Stewart; Mesdames Pink¬
erton. B. A. Almand. Walker Tucker,
Thewalt. Lassiter. B. A. Cleggand and
J. B. Robins.
AIR UNIT FOR TECH.
Atlanta.—Official announcement by
the war department at Washington
was made today in a bulletin giving
authority for the establishment of an
air service unit and a
corps unit of the Georgia School
Technology, Atlanta.
TO HONOR FORMER
Nashville, Tenn, May
the efforts of Bishop Eugene R.
drix, of the M. E. church, south,
graves of every southern
preacher will be decorated on
Day, May 30, and brief addresses
be delivered by noted ministers re
counting the life and labors
deceased clergymen.
$2.00 For Year in Waco
Forest protection week will be ob¬
served throughout Georgia May 22-23
in accordance with proclamations by
President Harding and Governor Hugn
M. Dorsey. A special effort will be
made during the week to spread a
more thorough knowledge of forestry
protection methods throughout Geor¬
gia. Simultaneously the week will be ■
observed in practically every state in
the union.
Following is the governors procla¬
mation:
“Pursuant to a proclamation issued
by the president of the United States,
designating the week of May 22-28, 1921
as ‘Forest Protection Week,’ and call¬
ing upon the governors of their respec¬
tive states to observe this week and to
request all citizens of their respective
states to plan for the week such educa¬
tional and instructive exercises as shall
bring before the people the serious ef¬
fects of the present unnecessary waste
by forest fires and the need of com¬
bined effort in conserving the natural
resources of America;
“Now', therefore, I, Hugh M. Dorsey,
governor of the state of Georgia, in
compliance with this suggestion, lo
hereby declare the period above men¬
tioned as ‘Forest Protection Week in
Georgia,’ and urge upon all our citi¬
zens the exercise of the utmost care
and vigilance in preventing forest fires,
which, according to estimates made,
amount to 32,000 yearly, and w'hich
for the last five years have devasted an
area larger than the New' England
states.
“Given under my hand and the seal
of the executive department at the cap
itol. in the city of Atlanta, this May
20, 1921.”
TO THE TWENTY-FIVE
GRADUATES OF COV¬
INGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Twenty-five splendid boys and girls
wifi receive their diplomas Monday
evening, May 30th; more than was ever
known in the annals of High School
history.
In the light of recent figures show¬
ing so many fallen by the wayside, be¬
tween six and sixteen. This is a dis¬
tinctive achievement.
Twenty-five of you are standing
within the portals of the “Untried
Door.” Before you opens the vista of
new world with its new r scientific
knowledge, new discoveries and new'
inventions, with its new’ civilization,
with its new problems, its new duties,
its new industrial situation, its new
complex relationship, with its new in¬
ternational adjustments to be made,
and with its new world solidarity.
This new world is yours for the tak¬
ing and the making. What wifi you
do with it?
All Covington and interested friends
wish you Bon Voyage and a God bless
you every where
COMMENCEMENT CLOSES
AT MANSFIELD.
The Commencement Exercises of
Mansfield High School closed Monday
night.
Class Day was observed Friday. The
sermon, Sunday, was delivered by Rev.
Walker Combs.
The graduating exercises occurred
Monday evening. Miss Frances Grier
w'on fiirst honor. Dr. Libby, of Ogle¬
thorpe University made the address.
A number of social affairs were given
in honor of the graduates: Misses
Grier, Campbell, Curtis, Cunard and
Adams.
DESTROYED TOMB STONE
AT ROCKY PLAINS
The party w'ho has maliciously broke
en several tomb stones and otherwise
damaged graves in the Nolan cemetery
at Rocky Plains a few' days ago, are
hereby notified to make settlement for
the damage at once, and save the
trouble of being prosecuted. It is
known who the party is, and the own¬
ers of the graves wifi turn the matter
over to county officers if settlement is
not made w'ithin reasonable time.
Mattie Nolan.
GRADY BROOKS HOME.
The many friends of Mr. H. Grady
Brooks welcome him home after a very
pleasant and successful year as princi¬
pal of the Thomason. Ga., High school.
He will be at the home of his parents
for the summer.
Mr. Brooks has accepted the princi
palship of the High School at Washing¬
ton. Ga., for the next year. His past
years' success in the teaching field in¬
dicates that he can deliver the goods
| and we know that he will win the es^
teem of the people in Washington,
