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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
NAIL ORDER TRADE GROWS
DAWSON POSTOFFlCE FIGURES SHOW
MUCH FOREIGN TAFFICKlNG.
Thousands of Dollars Leave Annually to
Pay for Merchandise Bought in
Outside Markets.

Figures gathered from POSTMASTER
Alexander eviden the fact that thou
sands of dollars every year are leaving
Dawson for goods bought through the
mail order system from houses in north
ern cities. Ia tact, the postmaster states
it as his opinion that his Office sells
more money orders payable to a GER
tain firm in Chicago than any other
Office of its size in the state.
The facts show a state of affairs
which should rot exist to the extent it
loes.
The mail order business is compare
lively new, and it played a rather
small part in the money order transac-
tions of the local postoffiee until few
Years ago. Since that time it has
gradually increased, the past fiscal
year showing volume of transactions
hat is positively surprising. Chicago
leads the list of cities which draw
away this trade from the local mer-
chants, New York comes second, be-
ing closely followed by Philadelphia.
Houses in the first city, however, are
the principal magnets. They attract
by their descriptive booklets host of
purchasers in this section, and each
recurring year sees the list lengthen-
ed.
Many mail orders leave Dawson ev.
cry day for articles of merchandise
which can be bought here just as
and doubtless more satisfacto-
rily than in the cities named. The
only remedy for this condition lies
with the purchasers themselves, who
should feel it their duty to give home
establishments their support by pat
ron zing them for goods they wish in
stead of sending ont of the town and
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
FOUNTAIN PEN PERFECTION.
Quaker City Sef-FiIIng Fountain Pen Fills
Itself and Thereby Fills Long Felt Want.

Quaker City SeIf-FiIIing Fountain Pen Fills
Itself and Thereby Fills Long FetWant.
ANY reliable time saver is eagerly
welcomed by the modern business man.
Probably the most fOrcefui illustration
OF this condition of things in recent
years was the enthusiasm with which
the fountain pen was greeted. 1t
seemed to mean the saving of so much
time and annoyance for so many people
that it's sale was simply phenomenal.
But the fountain pen was not by any
means perfect and it's users soon dis
covered that the bother was only con-
centrated, instead of being dispensed
with. The finest fountain pen would
write iudltferently well as long as there
was ink in it, but when that gave out
our busy man had to stop, unscrew an
inky cap. hunt. around for filler and
the particular ink recommended by
the manufacturers of that particular
pen and so on through a long process
of annoyance.
The manufac turers of the Quaker
City Self-Fllling Fountain Pen have
overcome all this bother and produced
a practical writing tool which is as
easy to use as if one were simply writ
ing with the filler needed for. the old
pen. There is nothing to unscrew,
nothing to squirt, nothing to lose or
get out of order. It's construction is
simple and substantial and the opera
tion of filing it so simple that you
wonder nobody thought of it before.
IL is merely necessary to dip the
pen, pressing it slightly, lift up as
usual and 90 on writing. Its capacity
is no less than the bothersOme kind.
We feel that we are not oyer-prais-
ing the Quaker City Self-Filling FOun-
tain Pen when we say that it repre-
sents the acme of fountain pen achieve
ment.-Free Press.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
MRS. RADON BURNED.
Judge Daniel Suffers a Slight At
tack of Paralysis.

WORNER, December 19.-Ju0ge W..
j. w. Daniel suffered slight at
tack of paralysis at his home at
Worner on last Monday morning.
DR.. Tillev was called to his bed
side. and the condition of Judge Dan
lei was found to be not 30 serious as 1t
was at first feared to be. By Wednes-
dav night Mr.. Daniel was 80 much i'm
proved that the doctor dismissed the
case, and it will be gratifying newsto
the genial judges many friends to
learn that he has fully recovered.
Mrs. Homer RADON was the victim
of very painful accident Thursday.
She was standing before fire when
her clothing became ignited, and was
badly burned before her husband, who
was standing near, could put out the
fire. Mr.. RADON was also burned ABOUT
the hands and face in his efforts to
save his wife.
WAITS FROM WORNER.
Saturday and Sunday were regular
preaching days here, and Elder Ever
cite filled the pulpit. Owing to the
sickness in the community the congre-
CATION was small both days.
Mr.. A. j. Kenny, three miles north
of here, has put his mill in good condl,
ton, and has also worked the road
leading from j. w. Pullum's residence
to the mill, and would be glad to serve
the public.
Miss Fife Massey of Webster county
and Misses Eva and Maggie Davis
were guests of Miss lola Daniel Satur-
day and Sunday.
There will be a Christmas tree at
Worner Thursday night. Everybody
invited.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
NO CHRISTMAS TREES.
Sunday Schools Will Spend Their
Money for the Poor.

The Baptist and Methodist Sunday
schools of Dawson have decided not to
have Christmas trees or festivities of
any kind this gear, but will instead
take up Christmas contributions for
the benefit of the poor of the city.
This contribution was gathered at
the Methodist church last Sunday,
and will be taken by the Baptists next
Sunday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
| MAYOR NAMES COMMITTEES
NO CHANGES MADE IN STANDING COM.
MiTTEES OF CITY COUNCIL.
The Chairmanships for 1904 Remain the
Same as Past Year. Alderman
Ralnes Is Mayor Pro Tenn.

Same as Past Year. Alderman
Ralnes Is Mayor Pro TEN.
Mayor Mercer has announced the
standing committees of the council for
1904.
The personnel of the council is the
same as it was the past year, and no
change at all was made in the commit
tees, which follow:
Finance-Baldwin Dean and Witch
ard.
Streets-Jennings Raines and Deub-
Ter.
Fire-Deubler, Baldwin and Which
ard.
Water, etc.-Baldwin, Dean, and
Raines.
Printing-Raines, WhitchArd and
jennings.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Dean and
Deubler.
Health-Dean, Baldwin and Jen-
nings.
Electric Lights-Dean, Baldwin and
Whitchard.
Carbohydrates, Jennings and
Dean.
Councilman A. M. Raines was ap-
pointed mayor pro tenn for the first
quarter.
The finance committee was instruct
ed to prepare the annual license tax
ordinance AMI submit it at the next
meeting of the council in January.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23

Thursday night, while passing the Of
fee of the Variety Works Co., Messrs.
Roy Jenkins and Dick Thomas noticed
two suspicious white characters hang
ing around the building. They watched
the two strange men for while, and
then took their departure, but return
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
HANDSOME HOME.
Mr.. w. E. RiOrdan Will Erect
a Residence.

Mr.. W. E. Riordau has bought the
vacant lot on the corner of Lee and
Crawford streets from Col. j. g.
Parks. Mr.. Riordan made the pur-
chase with the view of erecting a
handsome residence, and will begin
building next spring. 1t will be a
large two-story building, and when
completed will be one of the prettlest
homes in the city.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
Coughs, Colds and Consultation.

Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Feley's
Honey and Tar that they contain OPT
ates which are constipating, besides
being unsafe, particularly for children.
Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, is safe and sure and will not
constipate. HENDRICKS DRUG STORE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
WERE THESE STRANGE MEN SAFE BLOWERS
Fired Upon Office of the Variety Works
Company at a Hour of Night

ing later found them or the porch of
the Office and still acting as suspicious
ly az before. Believing the two men
to be desperate characters of some
sort Mesars. Jenkins and Thomas pro-
ceeded to fire upon them. whereupon
they took to their heels and vacated
the scene in short order.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
ICE PLANT SOLD.
MesSrs. Thomas and Brown Now
PrOprietors of the Enterprise.

Mr.. J. A. Horsley has sold for Mess
NJ. l. Harrell & Son their ice plant,
and these gentleme have retired from
the bust ess.
The purchasers are Messrs. w. c.
Thomas and Mack Brown, and the con
sderation was 81, 200.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the for .nula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that
it is simply iron and quinine in taste
less form. No cure. no pay. so cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23

We will loan you all the money you
want on farms or city real estate at
only five per cent interest and small
commission. This.is cheaper than you
can borrow it anywhere else. Call or
write Marlin & Jones, Baldwin Block
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23

Have your pictures framed
at the Dawson Furniture Cos
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23

Rich, sparkling American
cut glass at Dawson Drug
Cos.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
Get tie Most
Out OF Your Food

You don't and can't il your stomach
is weak. A weak stomach does not di-
gest al that IS ordinarily taken into it.
Il gets tired easily, and what it fails to
digest is wasted.
Among the signs OF a weak stomach
are uneasiness after eating, fits OF ner-
vous headache, and disagreeable belch-
ing.
Il have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla at
different times for stomach troubles, and
run down condition of the system, and have
been greatly benefited by its use. l would
not be without it in my family. am trou-
bled especially in summer with weak stom-
ach and nausea and find Hoods Sarsaparilla
invaluable" E. 3. HICKMAN, W.Chester, Pa.
Hoods JGrSGpGriLL0
and Pills
Strengthen and tone the stomach and
the whole digestive system.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23

If YOU want a good whiskey at a mod
crate price try Joe Wheeler. For sale
at the dispensarY-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
FOR VERY
STYLISH MEN

You won't see such top coats as
we shall show you in any other
store In town; you won't see on the
street, made by anybody, such goods
as these Hart, Schaffner & Marx
overcoats.
You'll be doing yourself favor
by looking at these goods now; and
you'll be glad to pay little more
for them than for ordinary clothesB
You'll be grateful to us for telling
you about them. Drop in and
thank us some day.
"A. ].
BALDWIN & CO.,
Dawson, Ga.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
Clerk Carrier Examination.

The. United States Civil Service
Commission announces that on May
6, 1908, an examination will be held
for the positions Of clerk and carrier
in the post-office service in this city.
While the salary in the post-otfice
service is usually about $500 or $500
per annun at the start, this amount
compares favorably with the compen-
sation of beginner in private en-
ployment. This examination will be
held in order to give all persons who
desire to apply an opportunity to De
examined for positions in this office
Age limit, all positions, IS to At
years. No application will be &C
cepted for this examination unless
filed with the undersigned prior tt
the hour of closing business on April
IS, 1908. Apply to 9. A. Snider
secretary postal board.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
County High School.

Miss Lockwood, the new teacher OF
English, is expected Wednesday
Miss Swisher, sister Of Prof. Swisher
visited here last week.
Miss Montgomery Of the x. s. A. e.
visited her friend, Miss Hazel ARNOLD
and the D. c. Fl. S. Saturday.
Mr.. billing, student OF five years
ago, now cashier of bank in Guthrie
Okla, renewed acquaintance here last
week.
Mrs. Myers has returned from Q
visit to her relatives.
The library has had some valuable
additions this week.
Rev. s. A. Lough, Of Baker Univer
sity has been secured to preach thu
sermon to the graduating class Sun
day, May Slst.
Rev. S. S. Estey, Of Salina will Civ
the annual address to the Christian
societies Tuesday, evening, June End
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
ABsrRAcTERs ARE LIABLE.
New Law Which Affects Land Trans
fers.


Hinder a new law which took effect
Saturday, abstracters are held liaOle
for any mistakes in abstracts turned !"
out by them. The old law was aen.
cieut in this respect. Under it II
Smith sold farm to Jones, giving
him an abstract made BY Jones, and
it afterward turned out that the title
was imperfect and the ABSTRACT was
wrong Jones could not fall back on
Brown, the abstracter, because Brown
had done the work for Smith. In
other words, Brown had no dealing
or contract with jones. Under tne
new law, Jones can hold Brown the
sbstracter, liable even though he'
Jones, was not a party to the contract
for the making Of the abstract.
Attorney General Coleman noio'
that all abstracters will have to give
new bonds under the new law. Inc
old bonds which they now have W
are for the performance oil work un'
der the old law. Inasmucb IS the
new law fixes additional LIE bility, they
must give new bonds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
BURNED THE MORTGAGE.
Interesting Service at the Christian
Church Sunday.

Church Sunday.
Service at the Christian church was
largely attended last Sunday. After
an able discourse preached by Rev.
W. s. Lowe Of Topeka, t. II. Malott
gave brief account Of the congrega-
ton from its organization. Jan. 4
1874, to the present time. Only two
Of the charter members are now here.
Out Of mem bership Of 200 in 1885
only seven remain.
After solo by Prof. Crossley, Mrs
Mary schopp and Mrs. J. R. Goodwin
burnt the notes and the old mortgage
the congregation singing "All Hail
the Power Of Jesus Name" Contri
buttons and pledges to the amount Of
$40 were given to help repair and
paint the building. The services
concluded by the chcir rendering q
beautiful anthem for the occasion
Everybody was happy that the 'hurcb
was free from debt Of over 20 years
standing. ALTA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
New Livery Barn.

Joseph Badger has opened new
boarding and livery stable in the red
barn on North Spruce street, west
side. The barn has been improved
and is in excellent condition for first
class treatment Of horses-and Joe
knows how to do things right. His
transfer line will also have head
Quarters here. The telephone num-
Der is PA. Give Joe q trial. See
how we'll your horse will be cared
for aad what good rigs you will
Oat. t&c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
Laid to Rest.

A large number Of friends and
neighbors attended the funeral OF the
late Levi SINNERS Sunday afternoon.
Rev. DR.. Blayney ofticiated and the
pail bearers were old settlers and
friends Of the deceased: G. F. Jones,
W. S. Anderson, L. Geauque, j.
Johntz, M. Nicolay, H. Pennington,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
Township Presidents,
Delegates (oral.)
..,ltAAna

township ITvbiuputn'
Delegates (oraL)
Committees.
Blackboard Exercise. ."...,,....'..'','"
..........J. W. Kohler, Herington
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
navotional seryIce. WIN. Baird, Topeka
Addresses by Four Dickinson County
Pastors. Each Selecting His Own Sub
ject;
Rev. Fuller Bergstresser, Abilene.
Rev. @. b. Took, Talmage.
Rev. Hitchcock, Harrington.
Rev. Cleveland, Harrington.
Young Men and the Sunday school,
..... John Taggart, White oity'has'
Conference Led by Y, A. Smith, Abilene
Some Hints on Improving Our sunday
school Music mo. O. ToWner' Aolene
last Words. Secretary J. H. Engle' Aole
Committee on reception, Roy M.
Shepherd. Frank Money, Ray Trip.
Committee on entertainments.
A. Palmer, Mrs. Huckins, Mrs. Hors-
man, Thomas Williams.
q. N. Tufts will have charge Of
the music for the convention. Enter.
tainment free to delegates.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the general public to attend and
help make this one Of the best con-
ventious ever held in Dickinson
county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
so, it is nice to have friends give q
..shower" OF neediul material. y

A deligh tfpl recital given Monday
afternoon by Mrs. Robert Stuart and
Mrs. F. j. Elston at their home on
Mulberry. Mrs. Frank Arand Of
Marysville, Kas., was the guest oil
honor and gave two readings as q
part Of the very interesting program.
Mrs. Humphrey, Miss Curtiss and
Miss Pearl Johntz gave piano solos,
Miss Anderson and Mrs. Young vocal
solos; Misses Kump and Lower, vocal
duets; Misses Curtiss and Suffer,
piano duet; Misses Giles, Peters, Sut'
ter and Mrs. Hurd, a piano quartette.
The selections were all greatly en-
loved and reflected credit on the tai
emit Of those taking part. A dainty
lunch was served after the program.
The guests:
Mesdan.es Bingham, feters' MAT
tin, ]. N. Burton, Roger, A. L.
Young, Waring. Davis, Barber
Ackers, Ward, J. Young, Smith,
Conklin, Hiner, Crawford, R, Seeds
H. E. Seeds, Strother. Hall, Hum
phrey, H. Hodge, Moore, Humbargar'
Harger, Ball, Forney, Upshaw, De-
Huy, Shadinger. White, Case, Smith,
Turner, Jenness, Fellows, Cooper,
Rogers, G. Johntz, Anderson, Rose,
johnson, Hurd, Jacobe, Parent
Woods, Hubbard, 3. Little, Halleck,
Elston, Cough, F. Strother.
Misses Upshaw, Peters, King Nor
ris, Curtis, Suffer, Mary and Ethe
Giles, hump, Lower, Hensen, Bail
Cuthbert, Worley, Eicholtz, Jennie
and Emma Parent, Fenton, Johntz
Anderson, Worley.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
. M. g.u.a. Fruit drop PREDICTED.

Topeka, Kan, March So.-Judge
Fred Wellhouse, whose Kansas aP-
ME orchards are the largest In the
world. says that he expects the crop
Of Kansas fruit to be large this year
He saws that there viii be an unusu'
aIiy large crop of Strawberries, be
cause the strawberry vines became
very strong last year and produced
few berries. He also believes that
the crop of apples win be unusually
iarre unless the fruit is injured BY
late frosts or blight
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
Died in Colorado.

Toe Cameron, Colo, Banner says:
"Mrs J. R. Wilson received dis
patch Wednesday evening announcing
the death Of her mother, Mrs. S. G.
Smith, at Gunnison. Mrs. W. left
Immediately for Gunnison." Mrs.
Smith formerly lived here and has
many friends who will be saddened
by the news Of her death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
An Infant Taken.

The three months-old child Of Mr..
and Mrs. Claude Brown Of Oklahoma
who have been visiting at j. d.
Blake's, died Saturday night. Rev.
E. R. Brown conducted funeral SER
vices Monday morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
A Handsome Wagon.

Theo. Nuss. the popular southsloe
marcbapt. has q new delivery wagon
that is a beauty. 1t is Just ont Of the
shops and is the work OF H. A. Lott
Who knows how to put up wagon
properly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
Death Of Iohn Mcclellan.

John Mcclellan died Monday morn
ing Of complication Of diseases,ag
81 years. Funeral Thursday at 10 a. M.
at Moonlight, burial there. He leaves
two sisters in England but no rela-
tives here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
tv,,,, publIshed In the Abilene Weekly he-
Hector. March 81 1861
Notice Of Appointment
STATE on KANSAS. b

:. tbe matter Of the estate OF jacob y
uapon. deceased, late Of Diciinso Ooun's'
heen 49, a hereby Kiven that on the 90 osy
ye.narr A. 81 ip11, the undefslGn eo ~
~ the Probate Court Of Diekln,s.osn Soeh ~,
80 aniV appointed and qualiteo - -
se1trir Of The estate Of gaeo2 .. .Ant s,sss
erased. late o. Dlckin-on -. "a ,-iil ~
. ~ 80 -arrrn themselves accot1 ll4ll.
h0''o' - nEs DEL.ANlA Q hAlosi
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
heath at Chapman.

Mrs. A. M. Sanborn. age 70 years.
died at her home near Chapman. She
leaves s children and husband.
Funeral services Wednesday morning
at 10 q. m. at the home, burial at
Indian Hill cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
Gone After Diamonds.

Peter Anderson, the Klondike mine
owner who recently sold some Of bis
holdings there, sailed Saturday for
Brazil where he will invest in dia-
mond Mines
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
Card Of Thanks.

We wish TO extend our thanks to
the kind friends and neighbors who
assisted us in our recent bereavement.
MRS. LEVI SINNERS AND FAMILY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
10th Annual Convention to Be Held
April 7 and 3

18th Annual ConVontiVn Y" "e AA',~
April 7 and 8
The 10th annual convention OF the
Dickinson County Sunday School as
ISOLATION will be held 10 the Baptist
church, Herington, April and o.
The program is;
TUESDAY FORENOON, APRIL T.
Reception and Assignment Of Delegates
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Sessions of County Executive Committee.
Service of Praise-In charge OF Q. N. TUFTS
Hints on the Best Ways Of Observing
Special Days. Five minute papers1
1. Christmas. ....... Mrs. Belle SI' Ani@"u
O. Easter.
e. Decision Day.........,..'''''''..''
- Mrs Lucy Rulings, Solomon
4, Children's Day.
Miss Lottie Northcraft, Abilene
A. Rally Day. Miss Florence Henlen
a. Temperance Day Rev. J. A. Palmer
= RIrthdaya. Mrs. Q. N. Tufts
p,ble lessor. WIN. Baird, Topeka
Round Table-sunday School Manage
ment. d. Engie
TUESDAY EVENING.
Service Of song-In charge Of o. N'Tufts'
Herington.
Address. Rev. J. d. springston, Ottawa
Convention Offering.
Lecture, "Child Development" -.....''.'''
Mrs. 4. b. PreusEner, Lawrence
WEDNESDAY, FORENOON, APRIL6
I -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02

Ellsworth, Kan, March so.-The
Ellsworth Salt company struck salt
m The arst hole at q depth Of SIS
feet Il viii put down another hole
one block east Of the first and VIZ
u.s he cooperating plant The NJ
tsrial IL an o. the ground
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-02
Oattls Pasture.

Have room yet In my pasture for
some cattle. Pasture located In
northwestern part Marion county.
John B. Greer, Marion, Kas. 2e-tf