Newton County GaArchives News.....Our County Officials, About Some of Those Who Let Us Have Their Photos March 31 1899
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     MR. E. O. LEE the present mayor of Covington, is one of the best known men
in the county. He has been in the mercantile business here for about ten years,
and by close application to business is considered one among the wealthiest men
in Covington. He was born here, and is comparatively a young man. Mr. Lee takes
great delight in out-of-door sport, and had rather see a good game of base ball
than to be on a band wagon. He is one of the County Commissioners, and has done
good work on behalf of the county.
    SHERIFF H. B. ANDERSON was elected Sheriff of Newton county in '96 after a 
hard fought battle. He was appointed postmaster here by Grover Cleveland in '86,
and held down this position of trust, with marked ability, for two years, when 
the Republicans regained control of affairs. Sheriff Anderson has the proud
distinction of knowing that he was never beaten for an office to which he 
aspired in his life. He is a good all-round man and is one of the most popular
men in this county.
     MR. R. L. LOYD the tax collector, was born in Newton county in 1856. He
has held this position for a number of years and has filled it with ability
and promptitude. Mr. Loyd is a gentleman of good moral character and stands at
the top round in the estimation of the people of Newton County.
     MR. J. F. HENDERSON is a member of our city council, and has been prominent
in county affairs for a number of years. He was born in this county in 1850, 
and by his strict devotion to business has amassed a neat sum. He is one of the
big tax payers. He has held the office of county treasurer for fourteen years,
and has been a member of the council three times. He is a good, honest and 
upright man and the affairs of our city will always receive attention at his 
hands.
     MR. J. W. STEPHENSON  has been prominently before the people of Newton
county for a number of years, and has always filled it with credit to himself 
and his constituents. In 1885 he was elected tax receiver, and held this office
for fourteen consecutive years. In 1896, he was elected treasurer, which office
he now holds.
     MR. EDD FOWLER, a member of our city council, ws born in this county in 
1871. He is one of our most prosperous and hustling business men, being one of 
the firm of Fowler Bros. & Co., and although the youngest man of the council,
will no doubt do the city a great deal of good, by his broad intellect and 
business qualities.
     CAPT. G. D. HEARD, one of our best citizens and a member of the city 
council, is a man of honest convictions and steadfast principles. He responded
valiantly to the call of his country, during the civil war, and by his gallantry
won the title of "Captain Heard," which remains with him until the present 
period. 
     MR. C. H. WHITE, one of our most enterprising business men and a member of 
the city council, has served in this capacity for a number of years and has done
a great deal of good for the city. He is one of our most popular citizens and 
stands high in commercial circles.
     MR. S. P. THOMPSON, one of the city council has filled this position for 
several years and has done his duty in a fair and business like manner. Mr. 
Thompson is well known to our citizens generally as he has been doing a large
mercantile business here for a number of years.
     MR. J. M. BELCHER, the ordinary was born in this county in 1850 and was 
elected to his present position in 1890. He has therefore, been in office for 
ten consecutive years, and is one of the best known, and most popular men in 
this county. His fidelity to his party has never been questioned. He is one
of our best citizens. He entered college at an early age, and graduated with the
highest honors of his class. After graduating, he took up the profession of 
teaching and has devoted the greater part of his life to shaping and moulding
the character of young men and young women. It can be well said that he has made
Newton one of the best public officials.

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