Newton County GaArchives News.....OUR NEW MILITARY COMPANY July 15 1926
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The Covington News
COVINGTON TO HAVE A UNIT OF THE NATIONAL GUARD. STEPS BEING TAKEN TO ENLIST 
INTEREST OF THE PATRIOTIC BOYS. PLENTY OF GOOD MATERIAL AND INTENSE INTEREST.
  Covington is to have a military unit here. The blood of soldiers of the 
Revolution, the Mexican War and the War Between the States as well as the
late Big Fuss in Europe is simmering under the summer sun and the outcome will 
be the fomation of a militia company here which for history of achievement,
soldierly qualities and ambition will not be surpassed in the Empire State of 
the South.
  City Clerk Charlie Cannon, Mr. J. O. Bradshaw and Captain Charles Candler are
the moving spirits in the program and the energy and enthusiasm of the gentlemen
spell success in any enterprise they may undertake.
  Covington has a great record in military activity, but since the World War the
interest has been latent. Captain Bert Davis of the old Company is in California
and Lieutenants L. A. Clark and A. B. Simms have both answered to the Grand
Muster Roll.
  Sergeant W. R. Stillwell, overseas soldier in the World War is also really
interested in the movement and you know what happens when Bill becomes 
interested. It's a go!
  With a band, a military company, and Covington spirit, things are moving
in this burg.

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