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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Fond Mother-And you think Mr..
Higgins objects to my presence in the
parlor when he calls?
Pretty Daughter-Yes, mamma.
Fond Mother-Why do you think
so?
Pretty Daughter-well. have rea-
sons to believe that he loves me for
myself alone.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Ragson Tatters-W'at yer SO quiet
about?
Weary Walker-Jest wishin'. Wish
in l had ter pay fur all de rides l
ever took on de railroad
Ragson What?
Weary Walker-An' den wishin'
hadn't took 'em, but had saved me
money fur booze.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

TOMBSTONE mean rascal passed
a bad dollar bill on me to-day. Any
body who would do that is the lowest
kind of crook"
Browne-"Yes. you're out dollar.
eh?"
Towne-"o. I guess not. think
I'll be able to pass 1; of on some
body else"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29
His Vacations.

Gritty George-Actors don't work
in summer and baseball players don't
work in winter.
Weary Walter-Den I'm going to
tell people I'm an actor in summer
and baseball player in winter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

She = Yes. this fortune-teller
claims to be able to read the past.
present and future from lock of
ones hair"
HEN your case did she require
past. present and future shades OF
your hair?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

DO you expect to entertain next
winter?"
Well answered Mr.. Cumrox.
entertaining is what mother and
the girls will cali it. But whenever
! say anything that seems to really
amuse the company their harsh looks
are something fearful
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29
Girls Dress.

Pretty dresses that also are simple
are always in demand for school wear
and are shown in many light weight
woods. This one is exceptionally at
tractive and is made of small blue and
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

He says he has so many business
troubles they keep him awake
nights"
Yes. but they don't keep him wide
awake during business hours. and
that's his principal trouble"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Kifter-"That's nice umbrella
you've got"
Lifter-"Yes, It was present"
Kifter-'Indeed? Who gave 1t to
you?"
Lifter-"Nobody gave 1t to me. but
II has an inscription on it showing
that It was presented to John F..
Jones, whoever that is"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

you said this horse wouldn't shy
at anything ordinary"
81 did"
He jumped half way across the
street yesterday when he saw my
wife"
"Well?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

What has become of Reginald HIT
bands automobile?"
He wore II away"
Wore II away"
Yes. every time he was arrested
he put notch in the machine"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Attractive aprons are always in de-
mand for little girls and are as charm
ing as they are serviceable. This one
is novel and gives long. unbroken
lines at the front that are almost uni
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

smithers-We should like You to
dine with us in three weeks from to-
day.
Blithers Crying to lie out OF i'll
would be delighted to do II. but
must attend funeral that day.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29
Feminine Diplomacy.

He uO:30 p. m.)-Miss Nellie.
wish you would sing that dear old
song. Backward. Turn backward,
Time. in Thy Flight" II is a particu-
lar favorite of mine.
She-I would dearly love to favor
you. but I'm afraid my singing would
wake father. Suppose we compro-
mise the matter by turning tho clock
back an hour.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Applicant Ito matrimonial agent)-
Can't you show me the photograph OF
that lady with 100000 who wants to
get married?
Agent-well. with such dowry ms
that you can imagine how she looks
without a photograph.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

People who have their child-eL
taken care OF by nurses never know
the real joys of parenthood."
Maybe not, but they don't lie
awake at night worrying about IT."
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

What do you tink OF dis idea of
compellin' de saloons to sell good
liquor?" said Meandering Mike.
ITS great scheme" answered
Flooding Pete. But dey ought to go
step furder an make 'em give 1t
away"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

La Montt-Harker is always braE-
ging. He says In Boston even the
lighthouses are built of brownstone.
La Moyne-Brownstone? Seems 10
me they should oe built OF snapstoAs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

Jack Dashing (sarcastically)-Of
course you have never been kissed be-
fore
Dolly Swift-Never. Heretofore !
always did the kissing myself"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

THE Bullions are having a little
retiring room put in their new home.
close to the front entrance"
What's that for?"
That's where tho guests are TO be
searched before they leave the
house"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-09-29

with old
wide, with
over
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
A CHOPPER THAT CHOPS.
Former Dawson Man Invents Ma
chine That Promises to RevoIu-
tionize Farm Work.

Mr.. G. G. Mercer of Georgetown, q
former citizen of Dawson and we'll
known here, has had patented and put
on the market a machine for chopping
cotton.
1t has been tested and pronounced a
great success by mum Der of farmers,
including Hon. O. B. Stevens, state
commissioner of agriculture. Mr..
Stevens stopped over here Monday on
his return from Georgetown, where
he had been to see the machine oper-
ate, and he unhesitatingly pronounced
it the best mechanical device for
chopping cotton he had ever seen.
he believes that it can be perfected
and made great success.
Mr.. Merceris very enthusiastic over
his invention, and believes that it will
soon come into extensive use and be
the means of saving much time and
money to the farmers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
The Election of Judges,

EDITOR News: l see a general dis
cussion as to the best method for the
election Of superior court judges going
on in the papers. The plan suggested
by the Atlanta News and some others
would have been applicable when
judges were elected by the legislature
in the days of log rolling, trading,
bartering, swapping, ETC., and when
the wishes OF the people were ignored
by the 2 politicians to get Office
Now, have a plan to suggest that will
eliminate the judgeship from the slum
of politics ana such dirty work as was
done in the late election in the Blue
Ridge circuit. Let the governor ap
point the judges and let them hold
their Office during good behavior, or
for at least 25 years or more. Then
the judges would be placed under no
obligations to any set of politicians or
rings. and could administer the law
without favor or affection.
OLD FOGY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
BRONWOOD SCHOOL CLOSES
A Most Successful Session Ends.
The Honor Roll.

The Bronwood High School closed
a very successful term last Friday,
June 3. The exercises were held on
that evening at the school house, and
consisted of songs, rscitariOns and poses
by the pupils of the primary and
intermediate departments and play,
entitled "Sister Masons," by the
pupils of the high school department.
The exercises we're thoroughly
enjoyed by large audience of patrons
and friends of the school.
During the year the school has
been put on the graded system, and the
new system seems to give satisfaction.
1t is thought that there will be three
or four graduates of the school next
year.
The teachers for next year have not
yet been chosen, but they will likely
be at an early date. The present
teachers seem to have given good
satisfaction.
Following Is the honor roll for last
month: Callie Sullivan, Walter Murray,
Paris Hill, Will Gunnels, Elva Cowart,
Clara Miller, Bertha Miller, Viva
Saunders, Travis Miller, John Allen,
Charley Bryan, Velma billiard, Nan
ellie Ellerbee, Mercer Hill, Bessie,
Henry, Cecil Jennings, Hill Kelley,
Watts Murray, Alice Miller, Wilson
Wall.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
MRS. MARTHA HARRIS DEAD
A Long and Useful Life Came to
a Close SUNDAY.

Mrs. Martha A. Harris died Sunday
afternoon at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. T. J. Hart, on Church street.
She was about Is years of age, and al.
though she had been in feeble health
for some time her death was not ex-
pected.
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist church Monday afternoon,
Rev. o. F. Cook performing the last
sad rites, after which the remains
were inferred in Cedar Hill cemetery,
a large concOurse of friends attend
ing.
Mrs. Harris, who was a woman of
most lovable character, had been for
years faithful and consistent member
of the Methodist church, and her en-
tire life had been one of good deeds.
She is survived by four children, Mrs.
T. ]. Hart, Mrs. B. B. Perry, Mrs. A d.
]. Hill and Mr., Smith Harris, all of
Dawson, to whom many friends extend
coincidence in their sorrow.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
NEWELL TELLS OF THAT BUG
Entomologis Describes the Insect That has Appeared
in Terrell County Its Habits and How 1t Injuries
Cotton. Is Not the Boil Weevil

does not chew the cotton plant, but
sucks the sap from the interior of the
stem, it will be seen that it is very
hard to poison, as we cannot apply
poison to the interior of the plant. In
the experiments which Mr.. Hannah
will conduct it is proposed to spray
the cotton with bordeaux mixture to
see if the beetles can be driven to feed
upon some other plant or plants. In
another experiment poisonous mix
ture, sweetened with molasses or
honey, will be sprayed upon the plants
to determine whether the weevils will
suck up this sweet solution and thus be
poisoned.
The result of these experiments will
be awaited with interest. While it is
to foretell whether injury
from this insect will become wide
spread, or whether it will again injure
cotton in future years, yet on small
farms the damage may be consider
able and the loss to individual planters
q serious one. WILMON NEWELL,
estate EtOmolOgist.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
.Sheriff's Sale.

GEORGIA, TERRELL COUNTY. Will be sold
before the court house door of said county on the
Ist Tuesday in July next to the highest bidder for
One hundred and forty-six acres OF land, more or
less off of lots OF land Nos 100 and 119 in the 3rd
district of Terrell county, Ga, the same being
the land now owned by and in possession OF Mrs.
j. A. c. Atkinson, which is more specifically de-
scribed in deed from NJ. V. Foster tod. K. Mercer,
dated December 20, 1885, and recorded in book L,
page 734, of the deed record of said county, ex-
cept IS acres in the northeast corner OF lot No.
120. which is not therein described. SAID proper
ty has been levied on by virtue OF IA in favor
OF the First State Bank, also IA in favor of
Perry Il Roberts, against L. j. and J. A. G. At
kinson Property pointed out by plaintiff in 4 IA
and owner in possession notified. This June z,
1904 d. X. CHRISTIE, Sheriff.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
HEARST THANKS STEVENS.
New Yorker Expresses Apprecia-
ton of Georgian's Efforts.

Commissioner of Agriculture Stew
ems, who was one of Hon. W. +.
Hearst's staunchest supporters in his
fight to secure the endorsement of the
democrats OF Georgia for the office OF
president, received the following tele-
gram from Mr.. Hearst:
"Sorry that you were defeated for
the want of better candidate. You
will please accept my sincere thanks
for the great effort you made in my
behalf l think that you are my true
and sincere friend, and l hope to meet
YOU again at some early day to express
in person what | feel. We all look
forward to a democratic victory this
fall. HEARST"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
Interesting 10 Asthma Sufferers.

Daniel Bante of Otterville, Iowa,
writes: 81 have had asthma for three
or four years and have tried about all
the cough and asthma cures in the
market and have received treatment
from physicians in New York and
other cities, but got very little benefit
until 1 tried Foley's Honey and Tar,
which gave me immediate relief, and l
will never be without it in my house.
l sincerely recommend it to all.
HENDRICKS DRUG STORE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08

State Entomologist Wilmon Newell,
who recently came down to Terrell
county from Atlanta and examined
the little black beetle that is doing
rather serious damage to cotton near
Herod, has furnished The News with
an interesting description OF the insect
and the manner iG which it attacks
the plant.
The entomologist also describes the
difference between it and the boil
weevil, and gives the formula of prep
aration which he has recommended
for destroying the bug. Mr.. Newell
says:
This insect is about three-eights of
an inch In length, with a long pro-
nounced beak and shining Jet black in
o)lcr; has no biting mouth-parts, and
therefore would hardly be expected to
injure cotton. However, its beak is
hard and strong and sharply pointed,
aud the insect has no difficulty In
pushing this beak through the cpl
dermis or bark OF the young cotton
plant, making hole little less than
one sixteenth of an inch in diameter
and reaching to the very heart OF the |
cotton stem. After making this eX-
cavation the insect remains over the
opening and sucks up the fresh sap as
it collects Indeed, it looks as though |
the insect is smart enough to make
several holes and collect the sap from
all of them. At least. we have several
times found an individual quietly rest
ing on the shady side of cotton leaf,
with several fresh excavations near
him.
"The insects apparently feed most
In early morning or late in the after
noon, and are most easily found at that
time. When disturbed they play pos
sum-, drop from the plant and curl up
perfectly quiet upon the ground.
During the heat of the day many OF
,em are found hiding in the soft dirt
81 the base of the cotton stalk. When
abundant the beetles make 80 many
puncturee in the cotton stalks that the
latter soon wilt and die.
"The close resemblance OF this in
sect TO the Mexican cotton boil weevil
of Texas has caused some to mistake it I
for this pest There are number OF
points of difference, however, by
which it can be readily distinguished
from the boil weevil-wnich latter in.
q ect, by the way, is not yet known to
be in Georgia. The insect now
damaging cotton in Terrell county
the Latin name of this insect is
aeneus) is of shining ,
black color with perfectly smooth {
body, whereas the genuine boil weevll ,
is grayish or brownish in color and .
has the body covered with fine tuzz, ,
also this 'chalcodermus' has a large
number of very fine pits or depressions ,
all over the body, which are easily 7
seen with magnifyiug glass, while :
the boil weevil has none Ofthese pits
apon the body.
"This 'chalcodermus', so far as we
can learn, has not heretofore been
known to injure cotton, with the ex-
ceptiou that it was reported to US about
a week ago as iujuring cotton near
Enterprise, Ala. This being the case,
no means of fighting the insect has
bean developed. MIR. Pinkney Han-
N ali of Hero6 has kindly consented to
Co operate with the state department
of entomology 10 some experiments
a yainst this pest upon his plantation.
The difficulty in fighting this weevil
lies 10 its manner of feeding. AS it
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
At the Baptist Church.

On next Sunday morning at the Bap.
list church Rev. J. M. Longs subject
will be Joining the Church." At
night the sermon will be to fathers
and mothers. The public is cordially
invited 10 attend all the services.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
Do You Need Glasses?

I wish to announce to my friends
and customers that my trial case and
line OF spectacles have arrived. ] am
now thoroughly prepared to fill all
orders promptly, and will greatly ap-
preciate the courtesy of call.
T. p. ALLEN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
HsrOt Personals.

Misses Belle and Ruby McLain and
Miss Claude Harris have returned
from Anirew Female College.
Miss Mamie Harris has returned
from a visit in Cuthbert
Misses Lucille and Georgia May Ba-
ker of esup are visiting Misses Claude
and Mamie Harris.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
For DiSmiSSiOn.

GEORGIA, TERRELL COUNTY. Ordinary's Or
fee, June 4th 1904. Robert L. Bridges, executor
OF the will of John Bridges, deceased. represents
that he has fully discharged the duties OF his
said trust. and prays for letters of dismssion
This is, therefore, to notify all persons concern
ed to show cause. II any they can, on or before
the first Monday in July next. why said executor
should not be discharged from MS said trust.
J. w. ROBERTS. Ordinary
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
In the Commission Business.

Mr.. w. E. Riordau, who recently
sold his interest in the Dawson Gro
Gerry Company, has entered the whole
sale commission business. Mr.. Riordan
is one of the best known and most sue
cessful business men in this section.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
Administrators Notice.

All persons holding claims against the estate
Of H. Christie, deceased, are hereby notified to
present same, with proper voucher, to me for pay
ment, and all persons owing said estate are like
wise notified to settle with me- This May 3rd
1904 d. X. CHRISTIE, Administrator
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
For Years Support.

GEORGIA, TERRELL COUNTY. Ordlnary's Of
fee, June 8, 1904 The appraisers appointed upon
the application of Mrs NJ. ]. Simmons, widow OF
R. f simmons for twelve months support for
herself having made their return, all persons
concerned are hereby notified to show cause, If
any they have on the first Monday in July next,
why said application should not be granted.
j, W. ROBERTS, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
Notice to Teachers.

GEORGIA, TERRELL COUNTY. Notice is hereby
given that the next general examination for
teachers will be held In this county the 18th
and 18th DAYS of June at the court house in DAw-
SON. Ga The examination will begin at $3.50
O'Clock a. m. each day, and applicants will fur
nish their own stationery.
II. A WILKINSON, C. S. G.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
Homestead Notice.

GEORGIA, TERRELL COUNTY Ordinary's Of
fee, June >, 1904 All persons are hereby notified
that Robert j. Sem OF said county has applied to
me for homestead and exemption, and | shall
pass upon the same on the 23rd day Of June,
1904 j. W. ROBERTS. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
A New COIored Doctor.

DR. HILL. graduate IRON Mehary College. Is
located in Dawson on South Nam Street. over G.
G. Lewis & Bros. store DR.. Hill is prepared to
treat diseases of long standing and will visit
YOUR home a any and all times. Office hours
from 7:30 q ~, and from to D. m.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
For Sale.

Two good mules cash or OF
time. J. w. GLASS, BrOnwood, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08

Mr. HEARST has walked of with the
California delegates.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-06-08
LEGAL NOTICES.
Important Notice by Ordinary.

GEORGIA, TERRELL COUNTY. Ordnary's Of
fee June 6. Executors, administrators and
guardians must make their annual returns by the
first Monday in July next.
J. W ROBERTS, Ordinary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-29

! Concerning the manual training idea
he stated that he thought that 1t
would gradually force itself to a high
I er plane as the public realized its true
educational value. 1t would no longer
appeal as Eeing the course of study,
particularly appealing to the pupil of
dull faculties and apt hands.
! Henderson Martin of Marion followed
School Teacher" He pictured all the
rural delights which the country
school teacher enjoyed as against his
brother in the cities. That the pupil
develop along individual lines and that
the country school teacher was able to
gauge the true worth of his pupil more
quickly and accurately than the teach
er whose position was located in the
city's midst.
The interval between the address and
the report of the committees was filled
in by a selection from State Normal
Quartette.
The following resolutions were intro
duced and passed by the association.
I'VE bespeak from the coming legis-
lature a liberal recognition of the needs
of the various educational institutions
of the state.
I'VE believe that the condition of the
state and the demands of the times JUS
tify increased expenditure for public
education and that the people will
cheerfully respond to the demand
I'VE ask again for legislation looking
to a revision of our present system of
taxation, school taxation and the levy
ing of a state and county tax to equal
ize the burdens of taxation.
1--WE endorse the demand of school
boards of cities of the first and second
classes for an increase in the maximum
levy for school purposes permitted by
the law; and believe that the same pro-
vision should be extended to cities of
the third class.
1--WE favor any legislation that will
increase the efficiency of the public
ties where a county high school does
not exist or is not feasible the equita-
BILE distribution of a county tax among
the local high schools of the county is
desirable.
1--WE believe that the movement for
consolidation of rural school will re-
suit in the greatly improved condition
agement as rapidly as possible of such
a consolidation"
A further resolution was introduced
in which the president was empowered
to appoint four persons to act with
himself as a legislative committee.
A resolution was also introduced
thanking the city of Topeka and the
Commercial club for the hospitality
which has been extended.
A resolution was also embodied
making the Western School Journal
the official paper of the association.
Mr.. Dayhoff, state superintendent,
was ignored.
The adjournment of the session will
occur this evening. The last thing on
the programme is the lecture given
this evening by DR.. Quayle at the
High school auditorium. The subject
of the lecture is Shakespeare
Tragedy of Greatness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-29

the money. The committee which made
the awards is composed of E. ]. Hol-
man. j. c. Beckley and Walter Well
house. The awards were as follows:
Arkansas Valley Horticultural So
ciety, $40, 26 plates apples, plates
pears.
Shawnee County Horticultural socie-
ty So A plates apples. 10 plates pears,
2 crates.
Geo. A. Blair. Mulvane. Kan. $3.50.
20 plates apples, 2 plates pears.
VIM. Cutler. Junction City, Kan.
$3.50. 21 plates apples.
stark Bros. Louisiana, Mo. IS. IL
plates apples
r. n Cowley. Sedgwick. Kan. 81, 4
9. L. williams. wyandotte. Kan. 81.
20 plates apples.
Peters & Skinner, North Topeka,
Kansas. 50 cents. / plate.
Mrs H. L. Wheeler. Argentine, Kan,
SIS. Z jars preserves, 1 jar jam, glasses
Jelly. bottles grape juice.
D. G. Watt, Lawrence, Kan, so cents,
6 lars canned blackberrieS.