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THE COVINGTON NEWi
[ me 25, NUMBER 24.
HOLCOMB, NOTED
EVANGELIST,
. u j[oic-omb, who is conduct
yil in Covington, will speak
Llit. and Sunday morning, at
InVlooU, in the First Methodist
II,, js well-known in Georgia
U.., fiout the country. His friends
luaintances have watched work
rise in the chosen
L, , ,, n d have appreciated his
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WALT HOLCOMB, AIDE,
IT (IPX. J. S. CARR, U. C. V.
|ul interesting sidelights, regard
Holcomb come to mind as he
J |a revival here. As an evungc
[note he naturally came into in
I acquaintanceship with the late
lam i J Jones the noted Georgia
list, having first assisted Mr.
|n revival work at North Wilkes
C. From that time lie was as
tl with Mr. Jones until his death,
(ter they had closed the last cam¬
el Oklahoma City. Dr. Holcomb
Rlie biography of Sam Jones un-1
naiTied his youngest daughter,
lis own merit Mr. Holcomb has
|n the ranks of the evangelists
•Method! t Episcopal Church',
| until he is now on the staff of
evangelists approved by the
|1 Conference of that denomina
The highest endorsement his
has given him occurred last
■ lien he was chosen to make an
llistie tour of the new mission
I I the Southern .Methodist church
lope.
Bolcomb visited the missions in
■h. Poland and Czecho slovakia.
Pi country lie conducted gospel
that proved very successful
w ay. Since his return from
he has been constantly in de
different sections, so many
"ishing to hear the wonderful
|'i Hi, progress of Protestantism
Pumptmi tieijs. Wherever tins
| lw> k-lwh l " ,| ' n heard earnest enthnsi
of the European work
f" ' llull «'d, and interest in the
P lu i <"mpCtion of the work has
ripened.
P": activities have entered Dr.
during the past few
U 11 * ms recovered from at
an
J I ‘H.hienza, which, he says, is
8 I'hng in itself. He
has spoke*
'denary Commission In Bal
"’ashington and Richmond,
f Veral ot her smaller cities in
pirginia, ] Maryland, Virginia and
Carolina.
I 1 " 1 ', another and new phase of
enteivd Mr. Holcomb’s life,
" made colonel
rj on the staff of
Ulian Carr, of Durham, X.
' in chief of the United
Veterans. He was - present
confederate reunion and won
pie if be! the
' youngest colonel
,w Orleans,
Holcomb's friends are some
Conf nsed as to
dressing the proper man
| Whether him. They do not
t 0 address him Mis
as
D °Uor or Colonel.
* lis O'iends are congratu
},l r
n,w ,m
Holcomb Preaching
Fir- each night
ll ; Method *st church. Dr. W.
aru Pa
' nv ‘tes everybody in
Kton L,, '" id X
-«'ton county to hear
' novvu evangelist.
DEPART
FOR HOMES
_
The closing of the Covington Public
schools was followed by a general exo
dus of the teachers to their respective
homes.
Prof. A. W. Baldwin departed Wed
nesday morning in his automobile for
Harrogate, Tenri., where he will spend
his vacation and also take a special
science course at the Lincoln Memorial
University.
Prof. Mell Knox is with his family
Social Circle.
Supt. .T. L. Yaden will remain in Cov- j
ington and vicinity until after the
state meet at Athens when Covington’s
debaters. Miss Martha Churchill and
Mr. Isaac Hay will contest.
Misses Mary Paine and Annie Lois
Smith are at present with Oxford home
folks.
Miss Vera Keller went direct to her
home in Pensacola. Fla.
Miss Beulah Barrow left Tuesday
morning by way of Macon for her home
at Reynolds.
Miss Evelyn Smith has gone to her
home at Thomson, leaving Tuesday af¬
ternoon.
Miss Frances Barnes is with Jackson
homefolks,
.Miss Lucile Higdon is at her home
in Tallapoosa and Miss Ailleen Jade
son is now with her parents in Carters
vilit- expecting to leave at an early date
for an extended automobile trip witn
her brother in the west.
Miss Nellie Fae Camp left Wednes
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day for Lawrenceville.
Mrs. J. E. Philips. Misses Winnifred
Huron, Caroline Wooten, Dorothy Lee,
Josephine' Franklin and Fletcher Lou
Lunsford are for the present at home
to their friends in Covington.
The entire faculty have plans for a
full and diverting vacation.
TOURIST CAMP WILL
SHOW ON MAP
The Woman’s Club of Covington af¬
ter communicating with Rand McNullv
& Co,, regarding tourist camp arrang
ed in this city, the club is in receipt of
the following letter which is self-ex¬
planatory:
Chicago, May 12, 1323.
"Woman’s (tub, Covington, Ga.
Dear Madam:-*
This will acknowledge receipt of your
favor of recent date, and as requested
therein, we will arrange to show on
our 1923-24 auto trails maps of your
district. Tourist Camp located at your
city.
We appreciate your giving us this
data, as it is our desire to have our of¬
ficial auto trails maps right up to the
minute in every respect and also to co¬
operate with organizations such as
yours.
With ver*h best wishes, we are,
Very truly yours,
RAND McNALLY & COMPANY
H. M. Gansha, Mrg..
Auto Trails Deptartment.”
WORTH SHARP WILL STUDY
AT FRENCH UNIVERSITY
Prof. Worth Sharp, son of Dr. and
Mrs. J. A. Sharp, of Young Harris col¬
lege, is leaving at an early date for
New York from where he will sail on
the Manretanna for the University of
Grenoble. France, to pursue the study
of French during the. summer.
Mr. Sharp had the chair of French
at Emory University Academy and
□ Iso Young Harris college. He is de¬
lightfully remembered by a wide circle
of friends in this section who wish for
him a pleasant and profitable sojourn
in LaBelle, France, and a safe return
to his native land.
DISTRICT MEETING
AT SOCIAL CIRCLE
Miss Florrie Harwell, seceretary of
the Oxford District Woman’s Mission¬
ary Societies, has announced the meet¬
ing at Social Circle May 31-June 1st.
The attractive programs which has
been printed show that every moment
of the sessions will he full of interest.
Several of the conference officers' will
he present. Among whom: Mesdames
Tilly. McEachern. Striplin and Brog
don. Mrs. Lilia I. Smith is Covington’s
delegate.
The occasion promises a great spirit¬
ual uplift.
U. S. ARMY RECRUITING STATION
OPENED I P IN COVINGTON
Joseph L. Jewell, D. E. M. L. (R. S.)
F. F.. is here on recruiting duty for
the regular United States army and is
located at the Newton comity court
house. Mr. Jewell will be here for an
indefflnite time. Any young men be¬
tween the ages of 18 and 35, single
will do well to take on a “hitch" in t^ie
regular army and travel. See Panama,
Hawaii, and the Phillipine Islands.
DOG TAX NOTICE
Dog Tax for the year 1923 are due
June the 1st. Tags are ready at the of¬
fice of the City Clerk
C. A. SOCKWELL. Mayor.
J. B. WEAVER, Clerk.
For Newton County and Her People.
COVINGTON. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1923.
CITY FIRE
TRUCK ARRIVED
PUMPER DEVELOPS HIGH POWER
IN TEST.
The American Lefranee fire engine
recently purchased by the city was un
loaded from the car Tuesday afternoon,
and was given a first unofficial test at
he city water plant Wednesday after
non at 2:30. The pumper has a rated
capacity of 750 gallons per minute,
hut In the test developed a flow of 810
at 200 pounds pump pressure.
The official test of the engine will fie
held on the square' Friday afternoon,
at which time delegations from many
neighboring cities will be present to
see the very latest word in fire-fighting
equipment. Representatives from the
Southeastern Underwriters, in Atlanta,
are also expected to attend the demon¬
stration, with a view to reducing fire
insurance rates in the city.
Mr. V. E. Bouchillon has been se¬
lected to drive the new engine, and
will have headquarters in the fire
house, which has been completely re¬
modeled. Chief A. C. Mining will remain
at the head of the department, and Mr.
H. L. Hitchcock retains his place as
secretary.
The purchase of this new 90-horse
power giant is by far .the best and most
progressive step taken by the city in
a number of years, and the present ad¬
ministration is to be congratulated on
the move.
The fire department at present num¬
bers 43, men and officers, and more in¬
terest is being shown in the organiza¬
tion than ever before in the history of
the town. We are glad to live in a city
which takes a progressive idea and
really carries it out, if it does seen only
once in a generation.
The truck represents an investment
of $12,500.00.
MRS WOOD DIES SATURDAY
Mrs. G. W. Wood passed away fat
her Walton county home Saturday, af¬
ter a lingering illness covering several
y ears.
Mrs. Wood was Miss Nannie Byrd
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and while in her early teens was united
in marriage to Mr. Wood. Their family
comprised 8 girls and 4 boys, nine of
whom survive.
Mrs. Wood was a consistent mem¬
ber of Corinth Christian church for 32
years.
She was a consecrated Christian, a
kind and ministering neighbor, to her
family faithful, fond and true.
The funeral took place at Corinth,
near Walnut Grove, Sunday, •'May 20th.
in the presence of a large and grief
stricken congregation. “Nearer My God
to Thee” and “Asleep in Jesus" were
sung.
Tender tribute was paid by Mr. Joe
McGarity, who had known the unself¬
ish service of her life. The young pas¬
tor of Corinth spoke feelingly and urg¬
ed that her example was worthy of
emulation. Her body was laid to rest
beside Hie children that preceded her.
Many beautiful flowers were sent from
friends far and near.
Mrs. Wood is survived by her hus¬
band and the following sons and daugh¬
ters: Messrs. C. T. Wood, Jersey; Hugh
C„ Texas; Lawrence X., Atlanta;
Mesdames J. Stewart McCord, Coving¬
ton; J. M. Beam, E. T. Harris, J. L.
Harris, Jersey; Charles Hill, Atlanta;
Miss Ina Wood, Covington.
FORMER COVINGTON
CITIZEN ELECTED HEAD
OF RESERVE OFFICERS
Brigadier General Robert J. Travis,
of Savannah, was elected president of
the Reserve Officers’ Association of
Georgia, at the organization meeting
Tuesday night, which was held at the
chamber of commerce, Atlanta. The
n ext meeting of the association will be
held in Savannah in September.
Brigadier General Travis is a broth¬
er of Dr. W. D. Travis and is remem¬
bered with pleasure by his wide circle
of Covington and Newton county
friends.
JUNIOR CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
MEETING ANNOUNCED
The Junior Christian Endeavor So¬
ciety will meet at the Presbyterian
church Sunday evening at 7:15. Impor
lant meeting. All members urged to be
present.
STREET TAX NOTICE
Street Tax for the year 1923 are due
June the 1st. Please pay these at the
office of the City Clerk.
C. A. SOCKWELL. Mayor.
J. B. WEAVER, Clerk.
FARM WANTED—Wanted to hear
from owner of farm or good land for
sale, for fall delivery. L. Jones. Box
976, Olney, 111. It-p
COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
ENDS YEAR’S WORK
The commencement season. this
week, brought to a brilliant close the
work of the ^Covington schools. *
The annual sermon was delivered
Sunday morning by Rev. C. A. Camp¬
bell, of the Druid Hills Presbyterian
church.
The First Methodist church was
adorned for the occasion with daisies
and pansies, the class flowers of seniors
and juniors. *
Mr. Walter Stephenson arranged the
musical program.
Dr. Campbell selected for his text
the 4th verse pf the Gospel of St. Mat¬
thew: “And whosoever shall compel
thee to go a mile, go with him twain."
The sermon was strong and convinc¬
ing. The message was so clearly defin¬
ed that its impression on the hearts
and minds of the hearers will be abid¬
ing, The keynote was ‘ Love for Ser¬
vice.”
Monday was senior class day. The
school auditorium was filled with in¬
terested friends and the student body.
The seniors were grouped on the
stage and the musical numbers were
arranged by Miss Fletcher Lou Luns¬
ford.
Mr. Rayford Pennington was master
of ceremonies, introducing the speak¬
ers with ease and humorous informal¬
ity.
Many delightful things came from
the members of the class and received
ready response from the high school.
Miss Martha Churchill told the hia
tory of the class of ’23 and Mr. Jack
Flowers predicted their future.
After the program the pupils went
to their various grades and were given
their awards.
The crowning event of the week was
the graduating exercises on Monday
evening in the school auditorium,
which was appropriately decorated. The
new curtain and bright, scenery adding
much to the attraction.
The Mandolin Cluj) with Miss Fletch¬
er Lou Lunsford played several melo¬
dies'.
Teh twentv-one graduates marched
down aisles proceeded by the four
juniors acting as marshals. They were
Misses Sara Anderson. Callie Eberhart,
Eva Mask and- Randall Graham, who
bore aloft wands surmounted by bou¬
quets of daisies representing torches.
Seating the seniors the torch bearers
returned to their places at the entrance
of the auditorium.
The program rendered was as follows:
Qui Vivi Galop — Ganz — Gertrude
Burt, Bessie Cook. Frances Preston,
Florence Caldwell.
Invocation—Rev. Walker Combs.
Barearoole—Mandolin Club.
Salutatory—Isaac Hay.
Address—Hon. James Holloman.
Valedictory—Mary Trippe.
Awards.
Benediction—Dr. Walt Holcomb.
Mrs. W. 0. Clark, regent of Sgt.
Newton D. A. R. chapter delivered the
prize given by the local chapter for the
highest average made by a pupil of
Covington schools. This was won bv
Charles Turner, the young son of Mr.
and Mrs. R. P. Lester. The marks were
98 81-100, and was considered a splen¬
did record. Mrs. Clark’s speech of pre¬
sentation was inspirational in its urge
for the truth of our country's history
and in patriotic loyalty.
Supt. J. L. Yaden in a brief address
to the class commended them to all
that was noblest and best asd invoked
God's richest blessings. Then followed
the delivery of diplomas.
Miss Mary Trippe was the first honor
graduate, followed closely by Mr. R. H.
Fowler, Jr., as second.
The Class Officers
Isaac Hay—President
Annie Laurie Brown—Vice President
Robert Fowler—Secretary-Treasurer.
Class Motto
“We Can. Recause We Think We
Can."
Class Colors
Gold and White.
Class Flower
Shasta Daisy.
Class Roll
Jesse Adams. Annie Laurie Brown.
Rendel Braswell. Martha Briggs
Churchill. Gladys Day, Annie Death,
Jack Flowers—Cum Honors, Robert
Fowler—Cum Honore, Margaret Farr,
Chester Haggard, Isaac Hay—Cum
Honore, J. C. Johnson, Cleo Lummus,
Verna Mask—Cum Honore, Rayford
Pennington, Ruth Parker, Ruby Par¬
ham. Clyde St. John, Nat Turner,
Mary Trippe—Cum Honore. Allie Belle
Young.
FLOWERS FOR SALE—Strong Sul
tanna Plants. 3 colors. Oother hot
house plants and Sweet Pea blossoms,
lt-c MRS. HENRY ODUM.
BETTER VALUES
For the Money Are Secured by Buying
from Covington Merchants,
Ten reasons why people should buy
in Covington:
First. The people in this territory
should buy in Covington because they
get better value for their money, and
see and know what they are buying,
with fitting and alterations quickly and
well done.
Second. Because when buying front a
mall order house, you pay before you
see the goods, often getting an inferior
article that will not retain its shape
and color, thereby losing postage and
time.
Third. Because you have an opportu¬
nity to select from many different
styles, have personal choice of color
best suited to y®u, a fit guaranteed and
alterations free, which no mail order
house will do.
Fourth. Because you pay less money
for same quality of goods here, get
what you want when you want it, pay
when you get same—not two or three
weeks before you get it as you would
be obliged u> do were you to send away.
Fifth. Because money in circulation
makes good times in your own town
instead of somewhere else, and pros¬
perity makes wages higher and proper¬
ty values more valuable.
Sixth. Buy at home because the piore
sales are made the more laborers and
hell) will be required, and fewer people
out of work, consequently more happy
and contented citizenship.
Seventh. Because buying in Coving¬
ton will necessitate more stately and
modern buildings, more civic pride,
more industries, more happy homes,
keep alive patriotism and bring better
opportunities.
Eighth. Buy in Covington and help
the merchants to enlarge their stores
and carry a greater assortment and va¬
riety of goods from which to choose.
Ninth. Because if your dealer does
not have exactly what you want, his
experience will enable him to get it for
you ipueh quicker and it will give bet¬
ter satisfaction than it would should
you order same from mail order house.
Tenth. Buy in Covington rather than
spend money going east or to some
other city, as there is as up-to-date and
us good stores here as will be found in
much larger cities, and the price of
your trip will pay for your garment and
it will look and wear just as well.
WHERE OUR LAST
YEAR’S TAXES WENT
The figures below are taken from
State Treasurer’s report just issued,
and gives the expenditures from Janu¬
ary 1st. 1922. to January 1st, 1923.
The report is a iengthy one, cover¬
ing two book pages, many of the items
ranging from $200 to $10,000, so we
print only the larger items, and the
other smaller items are grouped togeth¬
er under the head of miscellaneous.
Agricultural schools ..........$202,000
Board of Health .............. 90,000
Civic Establishments ......... 440,000
Contingent Fund ............. 40,000
Tick Eradication .............. 23,000
Inspector’s Salaries ........... 30.000
Highway Department .........1,840,000
Horticultural Fund ........... 73,000
Insurance on Public Buildings.. 109,000
Legislature Pay Rolf ......... 120,000
Market Bureau ............... 102,000
Military Fund ................ 49,000
Fund ............... 70.On©
Pensions ......■..............1,051.000
Public'Buildings and Grounds.. 41.000
Interest ..................... 231,000
School Fund .................4,532.000
State Schools and Colleges . .. 700.000
State Sanitarium ............ 990.000
Tuberculosis Sanitarium ..... 53.000
Vocational Education ....... 39.000
State Medical College ........ 50.000
Training Schools for boys and
girls ..................... 81.000
Total as above ..........$10,956,000
To the above add the thunderguest
of'small disbursements of $2,028,534,
(miscellaneous) and total disbursements
are $12,984,534.00 shown for the year
1923.—Wilkes County Forum.
WE HAVE
A few 30x3—30x3 1-2—32x4— 33x4—
32x4 1-2 Tires bought at old price. In
order to clean out stock we ate going
to sell these Tires at a great reduction.
A Tube Free with each Tire.
See these Tires before buying.
LEE TRAMELL, Jr..
Next Door to Postoffice.
Reincarnated Immortal*.
Headline—“Dante Lectures at Am¬
herst.” And as a bookstore window
card announces, “Dickens Work*
tier# today for $5."—Boston Tran¬
script.
$1.50 Per Year in Advance
REPORT OF THE EIGHTH
DISTRICT P. T. A.
The following excellent report was
rendered by Mrs. Boyce Fieklen at the
recent state meeting and is of local in¬
terest:
The Eighth District of the Georgia
congress of mothers and P. T. Associa¬
tion has 21 associations (20 reporting)
and 1 council. Our membership for the
year is 2,536 (490 of whom are fathers)
—an increase of 1,301 over last year.
Money received—$5,724.95.
11 associations serve school lunches.
11 associations have nutrition classes.
14 associations held medical examina¬
tions for each child in school.
8 associations had health crusade.
10 associations held tonsil and ade¬
noid clinics and two dental clinics—one
association has equipped and maintains
clinic in school.
10 associations report active thrift
work.
6 associations have pre-school circles.
5 associations report better films work
14 associations are adding to libra¬
ries—1,278 volumes being added this
year. •
10 associations added to athletic and
play ground equipment.
107 children have been clothed and
fed. enabling thdse children to stay in
school, and 250 school books have been
supplied to children unable to buy them
There are 30 subscriptions to “Child
Welfare Magazine” and 21 to “School
and Home." Programs have been given
on nutrition—books for children—rec¬
reation and social standards, temper
ence, forestry, thrift, citizenship, obe¬
dience and truth, eyes, teeth and germ
diseases. Loan papers have been used,
some programs given by school chil
drn and social meetings held.
Much valuable equipment has been
bought—pianos, victorias, books, maps,
shades, drinking fountains, pictures,
lunch room and domestic science
equipment—athletic and play ground
equipment added. School grounds and
buildigs beautified, rust rooms fitted
up and attendants engaged, medieine
chests installed and attendance prizes
given each ibonth.
Our district'‘meeting was held in Ath¬
ens in January, seventeen associations
being represented and a most interest¬
ing program carried out. Mrs. Bruce
Carr Jones, our president, met with us
and her message of encouragement
and inspiration was enthusiastically
received.
We bring into the state organization
this year the largest council—the Ath¬
ens council with 740 members.
Probably our best work has been our
health work, a distinct achievement be¬
ing the number of associations having
regular medical examinations, monthly
weighing and measuring, nutrition
classtv and school lunches. But coming
as a close second is the increased in¬
terest in supervision and encourage¬
ment of children's .reading and the fine
addition this year to our libraries..
And while we would not seem boast¬
ful of our charity, the associations of
the district feel that the 367 children
kept in school by our efforts are a very
worthwhile contribution to the future
welfare of Georgia.
PINE GROVE
(Last week’s letter)
Several from here attended the en¬
tertainment at Mansfield Friday night.
Mi's. Pratt Harwell, of Mansfield,
was the week-end guest of her daugh¬
ter, Mrs. T. J .Cook.
The many friends of Mr. John Carter
Robertson are glad to see him out
again after a recent illness.
Miss Bridges, of Morgan county,
was the week-end guest of Miss Mary
France Robertson.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cook announce
the birth of a daughter. Thursday, May
10th, and has been given the name of
Dorothy Elizabeth.
A party from here motored to Stone
Mountain Saturday. In the party were:
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hitchcick, Mrs.
W. M. Loyd, Mrs. Elbe Mae Calvert,
Miss Mattie Ruth Lawson and Messrs.
Charles Patrick. Grady Lawson. Luci¬
us Dobbs and Hugh Hitchcock.
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Cook, of Leguin,
were the guests of their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. J. Cook, Sunday.
Elder Monsees. of Macon, filled his
regular appointment at Shoal Creek
Primitive Baptist church Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robertson, of
Newborn, spent Sunday with their
mother, Mrs. Mollie Robertson.
Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Elliott, of New¬
born, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr,
and Mrs. T. J. Cook.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Loyd spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Cren¬
shaw at Oxford.