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VOLUME 25, NUMBER 40.
MUSCLE SHOALS
MAY GO TO
President Coolidge, Secretary
Weeks and Detroit Manufac¬
turer Have Talk.
Washington, September 6 .—
Henry Ford took under advise¬
ment today a request by Secre¬
tary of War Weeks, concurred in
by President Coolidge, to modify
his offer for the purchase and
lease of the government’s power
and nitrate projects at Muscle
Shoals, Alabama. Mr. Ford is
expected to give his final decision
after thorough consideration at
Detroit.
Secretary Weeks is understood
to have asked Mr. Ford to elimi¬
nate the Gorgas Power plant on
the Warrior river from his pro¬
posal for the operation of the
Muscle Shoals property. Secre¬
tary Weeks is said to believe that
the government would be com
pelled under a contract agree¬
ment to sell the Gorgas plant to
the Alabama Power company
and that the plant could be eli¬
minated without sacrificing the
end the Detroit manufacturer
has in view.
In the event the Gorgas prop¬
erty is eliminated from those
Mr. Ford seeks to purchase, it is
planned that the money paid the
government by the Alabama
Power company would be allowed
as a credit on the purchase price
fixed by the Ford offer.
Throughout the congressional
hearing on the Ford proposal,
representatives of the Detroit
manufacturer insisted that the
Gorgas unit be included and they
steadfastly refused suggestions
from members of the house and
senate committees that it be
eliminated.
Mr. Ford is said to hold the
same opinion today and to still
believe that the property is in
lispgjiool-ilo has 4»> in UiC mind for develop¬ V/X me
plan he
ment of the shoals properties. Coolidge
Neither President
nor Secretary Weeks was willing
that the Alabama Power com¬
pany should be allowed to buy
the Gorgas plant until Mr. Ford
had been consulted. The Power
companv had formerly offered
i $3,000,000 for the plant and if
[the sale is executed it is under¬
stood that this sum would be
deducted from the $ 5 , 000,000
which Mr. Ford offered for the
Gorgas and the nitrate fac¬
tories.
Secretary Weeks issued the
following statement: Edsel Ford
“Mr. Ford and Mr.
I together with their engineers,
came to Washington at the re¬
quest of the president for the
purpose of discussing the pres¬
ent ent status status of ot what what is is known known as as
the Gorgas power plant and the
transmission line connected with
it. 11 These l hese properties properties are are located located
[on land of the Alabama Power
company. Mr.
Ford was requested to
come here to consider the matter
as these properties are included
!n his offer to the government,
now pending before congress.
Mr. Ford is to make an exami¬
nation ditions of and the will existing take legal action con¬ in
the early future. Until his com
ln legal g today he did not know of the
situation in which
Properties are involved.”
“Nyther”—Would You Say?
“Miss Jones,” said the poor il
oterate aspirant, I want to ask
J ’ ou a question, and I know you
u ’ont laugh.
Sposin’ I had a lemon and
wanted to say that I got the juice
ou of it, “Which would I say,
| s quez or squoze?”
p ERRY RE-APPOINTED
1 Perry, mail carrier
rm 1 Route 2 has official
S that received
Ce he is appointed car
' on this route for two years
‘3 A carrier is supposed to
ct 'v. ter reaching the age of
^ , which Mr. .vir. Perry Perrv has has passed passed,
ls thp second time Mr.
each T- been ! ’e-appointed
Wvd! effici'\ ime cornmende * be government d Rim for his
i^ry’s **gent service.
[L a ^! ! many friends con
a e on this distinctive
^mtion of his abilitv.
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” The News. $1.50
a
the Covington
MISS FRANKLIN’S ENGAGE¬
MENT IS ANNOUNCED
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alphonso
lin, of Covington, announce the en
gagement of their daughter, Ann Jo
sephine, to Mr. Jack Reid, Jr., of Mon¬
tezuma, the marriage to be solemnized
in October.
The above announcement carries with
it not only a local, but widespread in
terest..
Miss Franklin has lived in Covington
all of her life. By her beauty of face and
rare grace and charm of manner, slm
has won the love ad admiration of al!
who know- her.
As teacher in the expression depart¬
ment of the local schools, she has made
a lasting impression upon the hearts
and lives of teachers and pupils.
Miss Franklin has been a
social figure in our state and elsewhere
since graduating from Wesleyan col¬
lege, where she was one of the most
loved and talented students in schoob
Since her graduation, Miss Franklin
has continued her studies in dramatic
art art wun with William william Cloer Cloer Spiker, Spiker, in in At- At
lanta, and has appeared frequently in
reoitals and before the Fine Arts Club,
of which she is a charter member.
Miss Franklin is truly an artist, ex¬
celling- in interpretations of childhood,
During a visit to New York with Mr.
Spiker this past winter she was made
splendid offers from the foremost man
agers in the theatrical business. She
possesses a charming personality and
has been a popular visitor at Georgia,
Annapolis and Yale commencements.
The marriage of Miss Franklin and
Mr. Reid will unite two old southern
families. Miss Franklin, on her mater¬
nal side, is a descendant of the Suth¬
erlands of North Carolina, and the Pow¬
ells of Virginia. On her paternal side
from the Hardemans and Franklins of
Georgia, who were prominent educa¬
tors. Mr. Reid is the son of Mr. J. E.
Reid, of the old Reid family, of E.i
Ga. His mother was Miss Es¬
McKenzie, of the well known Mc¬
family of Montezuma, Ga. Mr.
is a graduate of Georgia Military
Later he attended Georgia Uni,
fratemtty.
During the war he entered the R. O.
C. at Mercer University. Mr. Reid
a prominent merchant in Montezu¬
where he is identified in business
his brother. Mr. Marion Reid.
DEPARTMENT
ELECTS OFFICERS
At a meeting of the local fire
department, Tuesday night, offi¬
cers were elected and various
plans discussed.
W. R. Stillwell, who served as
assistant chief to Chief Vining,
elected Chief. J. Bob Weav¬
was made assistant Chief.
Mr. Vining has accepted a po¬
sition as traveling representa¬
for Lamar and Rankin Drug
Company, October 1st. Mr.
Vining made an efficient Chiet
and we regret to lose him.
SERVICES U rr n
AT GOUNIY jail
The Sunday a{ter noon services at the
have been sacred and imP ressive.
Christian Science held a beautiful
and the Methodists gave an
of prayer, song and Scripture
Cither denominations Will continue
worship.
The singing of the colored prisoners
out the quaint melodies of the
The programs are selected from
race.
the most inspiring hymns and passages
cannot fail to uplift.
Mrs. D. Fincher was on a busi-,
trip to Atlanta for a
last week and while theie
the funeral of her niece.
Mrs. H. H. Forbes.
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Some people seem to think
that if they only wear Glasses it
will be all right with their eyes.
There would be just as much
sense in prescribing the same
medicine for every disease. Oui
expert optometrist can fit you
with the kind of glasses you need
He will be at our store again on
Tuesday, September 18. City
Pharmacy, Covington, Ga.
DR. SCHNACKEL RETURNS
Announcing that I have re
turned to Covington and will re
practice, J] av I, n J °P e !?. e d
the Cohen bud 1- ,
up my office m
with hours from >
o’clock. desiring . . r Chno- , .
j All patients treatment ill be gi\tr>
praetor v
the most skilled attention,
Dr. R. C. Schnackel, Chiropract
! or Cohen Bldg., Covington,
, 5.
Ga., Hours 1 to
For Newton County and Her People.
COVINGTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1923.
W. C. T. U. Meeting.
The September meeting of the
J'-t 1 C ’ T ’ Tuesda U ’ took Y afternoon P ,ace at the at
4 T* o’clock. ,
° °
The officers’ table was graced
by a silver basket of asters in
pasted shades.
Mrs. Belle Knox Rogers, Pres,
pro tem was in the chair.
The opening hymn was played
by Mrs. R. R. Fowler.
Scripture reading and the
“Power of Influence” was beau¬
presented by Mrs. A. S.
Prayer was offered by
F. W. Simmons.
Mrs.
business session. Mrs. Belle
Rogers, Rec. Secy., read the
minutes, which were approved.
Reports were rendered by the
Treas. Mrs. J. E. Hutchins and
the committee on visit to the
jail.
The outstanding feature of
the session was the election of
officers 7V, for ^ the coming year. J ecu. The aub
.
ted. ^ unanimously elec
Mrs. Belle K. Rogers. Pres.
Mrs. A. S. Hopkins, Vice-Pres.
Mrs. J. E. Hutchins, Treas. i
Mrs. Lynda Lee Bryan Rec S 1
Mrs. '
S. L. Waites, Cor. Sec j
Mesdames Hutchins, Hopkins j
and Bryan were appointed to
vise the roll and arrange 6 commit- 1
£ eeg j
Praise God was sung after
Which, Mrs. John W. Lee prayed
God’s blessings on the
and His guidance in
Motion for adjournment was
WMOVE
Mr. and Mrs. g. d. Eiiiott and iitti?
Evelyn spent Monday with Mr. and
Mrs. l. h. Eiiiott at Newborn.
Messrs. Emmett Robertson and W.
c. Hitchcock were i„
•*"“ ,
cock spent Monday and Tuesday
'“several from Cere entered .rhool .t
Mansfield Monday.
Miss Ethel Robertson returned last j
Tuesday from Eatonton. where she vis
ited relatives. |
Mrs. B. S. Elliott and children, of j
Newborn, spent Wednesday with Miss
.
Sallie Elliott. I
Friends of Miss Fannie Robertson
are glad to know that she is very
pleasantly located at Ellaville, where
she is teaching.
Misses Sallie and Claire Elliott and
Mrs. B. S. Elliott spent Wednesday af
ternoon with Mrs. L. C. Elliott.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Carter and
dren. dren. of of Rutledge, Rutledge, and and Miss Miss Eleanor tfuanor
Elliott spent Wednesday afternoon
Newborn.
Mesdames W’. C. Moore, J. C. Lawson
C. Patrick, and Miss Elizabeth Elliott
visited Mrs. W. M. Loyd Thursday af¬
ternoon.
The Woman’s Club met with Mr3.
Emmett Robertson Wednesday after¬
noon. Miss Norman was with us and
gave a demonstration on preserving figs
Conversation was enjoyed throughout
the afternoon. Several mambers were
absent. At the close of the afternoon
crackers and punch was served.
Mrs. S. G. Lowe and children
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. L.
Miss Nettie Cooper spent Wednesday j
with Mrs. E. F. Cooper. several days last j
Onita Lowe spent
week with her aunt, Miss Sallie Elliott.
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Robertson
a while with Mr. and Mrs. I,. C.
Friday even5ng .
Mrs. Mrf , G. O. B. B. Crenshaw Crenshaw, of Oxford, vis¬
her daughter, Mrs. W. M. Loyd,
several days last week.
Mrs. Leree Moore and baby returned
to her home in Covington last Tuesday
after spending several days with her
sister. Mrs. W. M. Loyd.
Mr. Ralph Hitchcock attended the
picnic given by the Mansfield Epworth
League at Hays Spring Friday night.
"We are very glad to report Mrs. V.
M. Dovd Improving from her recent
illness.
Misses Vivian and Bertha Elliott
spent Saturday night with Miss Eliz¬
abeth Hitchcock.
Mrs. Ella Mae Calvert and children,
Virginia and Jeanette, are visiting hei
sister. Mrs. Bert Johnson, at Rutledge.
Misses Edith Campbell, of Miami.
Fla., and Dorothy Knight, of Mansfield
spent Sunday with Miss Margaret Rob¬
ertson. and
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Robertson
little sons, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Stanton
and children of Newborn spent Sunday
afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. El¬
liott. , had
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hitchcock
EUDORA
Mv. and Mrs. T. W. Ozburn and
dren spent Wednesday in Montieello.
Mis. Paul Aaron has been 111 for
eral days.
Mr. Whitfield Digby spent
and Monday with relatives at
dale.
Mr. and Mrs. Venus Aaron were
guests of Starrsvifie relatives
Miss Lena Cunard has accepted
position as teac her of Concord school.
Mr. T. J. Chaffin and Miss Nina
fin spent Thursday in Montieello.
Mr. and Mrs. Harp Hays, of
Circle, Mr. Silas Hayes and
Ha> s, of Mansfield, were recent guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Aaron.
Mrs. Efton Aaron and ehilrden, of
Atlanta, spent last week with Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Aaron.
Misses Mabel and Kate Long are at¬
tending Madison high school.
Dr. and Mrs. N. Z. Anderson, of Cov
ington, visited here Sunday afternoon.
Mr. A. T. King made a business trip
to Montieello Monday.
Mr. Homer Binn, Mr. and Mrs. J. R.
Whidby and children, of Jackson, were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Aaron Sun¬
day.
s< *°° l \ nH at Mansfleld „ .. y ’ who is . maki 18 . attending his home the
- "s
Mr * A -?‘ Coog!er
'
^ m,- ^ f Jlm r Aaron Mr and
' ’
( ' n , daughtPr s P er >t
morning in Montieello.
I [NEGRO ° ROY ROY fr FRACTURES aut'TTPP'si
_
A negro boy named Coot, who
was employed by F. M. Jackson,
was thrown from a horse on the
Atlanta road, about a quarter
;mile beyond L. P. Loyd’s home
at nine o’clock Sunday morning,
! and suffered fractured skull.
a
A negro man who was witness
to the accident states that Coot
lost control of the horse and was
trying to dismoun^^yp? fhf
head. It is said that
Coot bounced two feet in the air
when he struck, and fell a sec
time OT his head HehM «
alight chance of reco very.
INTEREST IN ATHLETICS
STIRRED BY PROF. ADAMS
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Renewed zeal in athletics is mani
rested by the boys of C. H. S., and the
coming of Prof. Stanley Adams has in
troduced many new training features,
The morning cross-country runs, the
walks and leapfrog on the field, and
various other methods being put into
practice make for strong limbs, broad
chests, active muscles and sturdy men.
WISE AND OTHERWISE
( & SSTiil OUf toTO,
^ ^ ^ otherwige .
When times got dull he threw
a fit.
And cut his ad in size.
His neighbor merchant saw’ the
set
And got busy like a whiz;
Increased his space, put out the
goods— all the biz.
Now r he’s got Journal.
—Marietta
SINGING CONVENTION AT
SALEM CHURCH FRIDAY
AND SATURDAY
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The High Falls Singing Convention
will be held at Salem church, in West
Newton, Friday and Saturday of this
week, September 14 and 15.
All leaders of music and singers are
especially invited.
This convention will bring together
leading singers and musicians from the
four counties of Henry, Butts. Jasper
and Newton. There will be dinner serv¬
ed on the grounds.
W. W. Wilson,
C. J. Norman,
B. L. Johnson,
Committee.
Bull almost gored a Mexican
fighter to death. It almost bores
many Americans to death.
as their guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs.
j. O. Hitchcock and three children of
Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Elliott
and daughter, Evelyn.
Miss Ruby Nell Cooper entertained
several of her little friends at a party
Saturday afternoon from three until
six. Celebrating her eleventh birthday,
games were enjoyed by all. At a late
hour delicious cream and wafers were
served, There were twelve little *»rls
presents. third
There will be preaching the
Sunday afternoon and night at
Grove Presbyterian church.
invited to come.
BUILDING^ IMPROVEMENTS
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The home of Mr. P. J.
son aun m North Covington has
much improved by added
es, new coat of paint and
repairs.
These and the beautiful flower
garden give a pleasing impres
sion to all beholders.
W. R. Stillwell Furniture Co.,
are making decided improve
ments on their building.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. C. Swann
lave made interior changes to
their home on Floyd street.
The C. A. Franklin’s home
been greatly enhanced by the
work of interior decorators com
ing down from Atlanta for the
purpose.
OXFORD NEWS
Miss Mattie Mitchell has
turned to her home in Newborn
after spending several days with
is Dr. Allene and Mrs. Holcomb. E. H. Johnson,
Rachael and Edgar, Jr., Johnson,
Mrs. McMichael, of Emory Uni
versity were the week-end guests
ot Misses Sallie and Emmie
Mrs. R L. t tt Harwell spent the
day in Atlanta recently.
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Stewart,
ot Athens were the guest of their
sisters Misses Stewart Sunday.
Mrs. W. H. Hamilton spent
several days last week with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T.
Mrs. F. F. Wynn left Wednes
for Cuthbert. She will have
matron’s place at Andrew for
Mrs. Moore, of Milledgeville
the guest for several days
her sister, Mrs. Crawley.
Mrs. Ri«h^,i§vflw,,«ygone
1|,here she wiH Uach
Rev. W. H. Budd, of Albany is
his family for a few
The Eakes, of Decatur were
suing in III Oxford uaiuiu Sunday. ouiiua,. I
Mrs. Barnes, with her daugh
and niece, Miss Katherine
of Atlanta visited Miss
Branham last week.
Mr. B. H. Stone came down to
home folks Saturday and
un day ’ Natocris
Mrs. Robison, Miss
Radford have gone to Atlan
where they will reside in the
We are sorry to have
go from our town.
Misses Frances and Lora Lee
with their brother, Mar
were visitors here re
^y shaking hands
Mr. j. t. Johnson was
old Oxford friends last Wednesday.
Mrs. Sewell and little Stewart spent
VI Mrs*
Magath and Miss Katherine have
just returned from a most delightful
t0 Dr T ' B ' Magath at RocheSter ’
Minn Baiiard and
Rev and Mrs. l. j.
daughter. Miss Ray wereguestsinthe
home of Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Rees, Sun ‘
Rev. g. w. Crawley has returned
from oin Birmingham, Ala.
Mr. and Mrs. Robertson and Miss Ida
Robertson were guests of Mrs. c. a.
Sherwood Sunday. accepted
Miss lone Nunnally has a
position as music teacher in Alabama.
Birth Announcement.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen,
nee Maria Death, announce the
of a 9 1-2 pound August son, at
their home in Jackson,
30th. He will be called
Jr., for his father. This fine
boy is the grandson of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Death, who were
over at Jackson to see him
week -
Y W. A. Meet. I
TheY W. A. will meet at the
home of Mrs. E. J. Hinnard,
day afternoon at 6 o clock. A
full attendance is urged.
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For all that latest, , . best, and .
is
cheapest in Millinery, go to Fin
cher Millinery Co., in the rear o f
Kaplan s Store.
Many people have EYE de
fects of which they are
scious, and while they suffer
inconveniences or pain now, they
should wear glasses for the sake
of future Eyesight. Call in and
have your eyes examined by our
expert optometrist who is to be
at our store again on Tuesday,
September 18. City
Covington, Ga.
$1.50 Per Year In Advance
[ SERVICES IN C HURCHES
I Rev. S. B. Hay filled the Pres
bytenan pulpit last Sabbath, de
hvering two excellent sermons,
Miss Eva Bridges, former
missionary to Persia, but now
state field worker for the Near
East Relief talked on Forei i
Missions and Persia at the B. >
j tist Church Sunday evenin '
Dr - W. B. Dillard discuss !
“The Second Coming of Christ”
at the Methodist Church Sunday
morning. Rev. Warren Hunni
cu tt, Agent for the Centenary
Movement preached at night
rom the text: Restore Unto Me
Now the Joy of Thy Salvation.”
Good congregations were re
Ported present at the several
Churches.
PERSONAL MENTION
| Mesdames H. F. Branham
Lilia I.Smith and Miss C. B
Branham enjoyed a spend-the
day with the McGaritys at Mans¬
field, Wednesday.
Mrs. Gay, of Newborn is vis
iting Mr. and Mrs. W. B. R. Pen
nington.
Mrs. Lamar Smith and son
Bobby joined a party of Con
yers rela tives for a visit to Roa
noke, Ala., this week. They will
return to Covington before goin
to their home in Albany,
Mr. Robison, Misses Ruby am 1
Louise Robison, of Monroe with
Mr. Henry West, of Athens mo
tored over Sunday afternoon for
a visit to Mrs. Lamar Smith and
remained for tea in the home of
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Campbell
Mrs. R.M. Tuck and son, Good
win left Wednesday for Atlanta,
where Mrs. Tuck will undergo an
operation at the Georgia Bap
tist Hospital. Col. Tuck accom
panied his family._______ week-end ' J - with -?F
laitf’ Ml f the andi$jrn%
l^tle_.fiej$sed Henry Horton as
vf during the
_
week. returned
Miss Eva Bridges a the
missionary from Persia was
guest of Judge and Mrs. A. D
Meador several days. She gave
an interesting talk Sunday even
ing in the Baptist Church.
Mrs. Jos. Hugh McGarity, of
Jersey, is the guest of Judge and
Mrs. A. D. Meador.
Mr. Chas. A. Clark, Jr., after
a ten days visit to his mother,
Mrs. C. A. Clark and sister, Mis*
Hester Clark is now in Chicago,
Mrs. S. R.Campbellavul chil
Mr. dren and from Mrs. Mansfield^were W. B. R. Penning ^th
ton, Tuesday, Mrs. Jos.
Pittman Mrs. E. and H. little Mobk^, Ruth Rogeis
in Atlanta, Wednesday.
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VS. FIRPO
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The contest for the World S
boxing championship Will be
fought in New York on Friday
night, and it will be broadcast by
rad i 0 from One of the NeW York
ations> w h 0 will have a IbicrO
phone right at the ringside. Y 011
may mnv Vipnr near the Uie Crowd ciuwu cheer, uic«, the «
bell ring, the announcement.',
e f c a +- Pennington’s Drug Store
*’ 8 P M Come
Sept. 14th, . ... at M. uOmt Ui) i
o r.
and have a ringside seat tree,
a nd see the new Grebe broadcast
ky receiver in operation, displayed
C. R. Franklin,
‘ Pennington’s Drug Store
The Drug Store of Good Drugs
LOST—One suit case between
Covington and Lithonia. Please
return to W. H. Roberts, care I).
Decatur, Ga. u
^
Plan For Betterment
Of Sunday School.
At the second meet ing of a
held Wednes day night for
ouxl g d J School School advancement, advancement,
_ _____ _ Prof. J. L.
talks were made by
Yaden, Mr. S. Chas. Candler and
Dr w g Dillard,
^. 0 pj cg f or discussion were
wors hip, Having a Plan and De
fjjijfg Program.
WANTED—Flour salesmen,
Covington, Conyers, Lithonia.
ad i son an d other towns on Ga.
g y> 20c bbl commission. Well
established line. J. H. Doobs,
p 0 Box 19, Atlanta, Ga. It
.
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Chiropodists convention saj s
| examine her feet before marr>
ing. We say examine her finger
nails.