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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD
For the Conviction of Any Person Persons
Breaking into Adams Jewery Store.

before he lays his plans to rob Adams
Jewelry Store, and the reward will be
an incentive to the Waterman or those
who may get a tip on the proposed
robbery to keep an eye open for the
miscreant. This is bona tide offer
Along with the care for the safety
of your property we also use every
precaution in making repairs on your
watch, clock or jewelry that it may
not only give satisfaction, but please
our customers.
Those having diamonds to be reset
may feel assured of their protection,
as we'll as of careful job.
We carry full line of goods car
ried by jewelers.. Our prices are reas-
enable. We solicit your trade.
Repair work from out of town may
be mailed or expressed TO US. We
help you bear the expense.
The expense we go to for this pro-
lection should convince you that jew
eler Adams makes every effort to pro-
tect and please his customers.
c.. M. ADAMS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21

For the safety of our stock and
protection of your watches or jewelry
while being left for repairs the above
reward has been offered for the arrest
and conviction of any person or per-
sons who may break into our store
with the intent to steal.
Not only is this reward offered for
anyone who may break into our store
to steal, but should they attempt to
"crack" our safe we have made ar
rangements with the Pinkerton detect
i've force to run the burglar down,
whatever the time and expense it may
incur.
1t often occurs that jewellers are
robbed and watches and jewelry which
were left for repairs have been
taken.
We are making every preparation
and taking every precaution for the
safety of your watch or jewelry which
you intrust to our care; they are
placed in our safe every night.
This will make the crook think twice
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21
HEROD HAPPENINGS.
Occurrences Of the Week in and
Around That Community.

Occurrences of the Week in and
Around That Community.
Miss Susie Hannah of Reading,
Penn. will be the guest of Mrs. ]. p.
Hannah during July. Her many friends
at Herod will be glad to see her.
Our college girls are all home for
the summer vacation. They add
much to the pleasure of our com
munity.
Mrs. Alma McLain is at home again
after an absence of several weeks.
Her many friends are glad to welcome
her back.
Mrs. Gilbert Pinson of Sylvester
and Miss Rosa Market of Sumter
are visiting at the home OF Mrs. J. J..
McLain.
Ben Wall draws the ribbons over
his fine horse on our streets very
often. Some attraction over here for
him.
Rev. M. B. l.. Binion will fill his
regular appointment at Herod next
Saturday and Sunday.
Our farmers nave about conquered
Gen. Green, but they have to keep
fighting to keep him down.
Rev. Mr.. Parker preached two ex-
cellent sermons Saturday and Sun
day,
Mrs. Sam Thompson of Americas
was the guest of relatives here Sun
day.
Mrs. G. B. Brim and Miss leila
Mae Brim are visiting relatives here.
Mr.. J. C. COker has returned home
after an absence of several weeks.
Mr.. W. B. Quails and daughter at
tended the reunion at Louisville.
Miss Pauline Lasseter of Hatcher
Station is visiting relatives here.
HerOd has more arteslan wells than
any town in the state of its size.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Hannah have
moved into their new home.
We regret to learn that Mrs. J. II.
Brim is on the sick list.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21
MRS. SARAH COOK DEAD.

sses Away Ripe in Years and
Christian Experience.
he death of Mrs. Sarah Cook Oc-
FRED Monday afternoon at the home
her son, DR.. H. A. Cook, in Par
y after an illness of several weeks
p fever, The interment took
/ ice in the PARROT cemetery and i'm
fssive services were conducted by
Per R. Fl. Jennings.
he deceased had reached a ripe
and her long life was character
Il by beautiful christian expert
r having been a faithful and
Voted member of the Primitive Bap-
church for fifty years. She is
ayived by three sons, DR.. H. A. and
H. F. Cook of Parrott and Mr.. j..
Cook of Americas.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21

Biscuit from Supreme flour make a
smile that won't come off.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21
COUNTIES OF THIS SECTION
LEE COUNTY EMBRACED NEARLY
ALL OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA.
Covered Vast Territory Before Being
Dissected. Terrell Formed in 1856
and Named for DIR. VIM. Terrell.

DiSSected. Terrell Formed in 1856
and Named for DIR. VIM. Terrell.
There are perhaps a great many
citizens of Terrell county who are no
aware that they now reside in what
was originally Lee county. Terrell
like every other county in this section,
was carved from Lee, which originally
covered the greater portion of south
western Georgia. From near Ft. Val
ley on the north to the Florida line on
the south and from the Flint river to
the Chattahoochee was Lee county.
Just now, as number of new coun-
ties are about to be formed by the
Legislature, the history of the dozen or
more counties springing from Lee will
be interesting to readers of The News;
Lee county was established in 1885,
and was named in honor OF Richard
Henry Lee of Virginia, who made the
motion in the continental congress
that the colonies declare themselves
free and Independent.
Dooly county was described in the
lottery act of 1921. Part of it was
added to Pulaski in 1926, and part to
Lee 1927.
Sumter county was formed form Lee
in 1881 and was named for Gen. Thorn
as Sumter of Virginia, a brave and
dashing hero of the revolution.
Randolph county was laid off from
Lee in 1928. Part of it was given to
Stewart in 1880. 1t was named in hon
or of John Randolph of Virginia, rep
resentative in congress and senator
from that state.
Clay county was formed in 1854 from
Lee andwas named in honor of Henry
Clay of Kentucky, the famous states
man and orator.
Schley county was formed from Lee
in 1857. 1t was named for Hon. Will
liam Schley, governor of Georgia
1857.
Webster county was laid out from
Lee in 1856. and was named in honor
of Daniel Webster, for many years
senator from Massachusetts, and a
famous orator and statesman.
Quitman county was formed from
Lee in 1858, and was named in honor
of General John A. Quitman of Mis-
sissippi, who was distinguished in the
war with Mexico.
Marion county was laid out from
Muscogee and Lee in 1927. Part of it
was given to Crawford in 1927, and
part returned to MuscOgee in 1929. 1t
was named in honor of Gen. Francis
Marion of South Carolina.
Terrell county was formed from Lee
in 1856, and was named for DR.. Will
liam Terrell of Hancock county, a
well-knOwn Georgia statesman.
Stewart county was formed from Lee
in 1880, and was named for Gen. Dan
iel Stewart, who was born in Liberty
county in 1902, joined the American
army at the age of 10, and served with
distinction during the revolutionary
war.
ChattahoOchee county was formed
from Muscogee and Lee in 1854, and
was named for the river whose waters
wash its western border
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21
HALEY JOHNSON GRADUATES.
Terrell County Young Man Makes
Fine Record at College.

Mr. Haley Johnson received his
diploma from Emory college last
Wednesday. Mr.. Johnson has com
pleted in two years the work that
usually requires four years. He enter
ed the junior class at Emory two years
ago, which proves that Mr.. Johnson
is a student of much ability, for it is a
rare thing for q young man to enter
the junior class at Emory or other in
situations of like standing and gradu-
ate in this short time.
He was the associate editor of the
Emory Phoenix, and also took active
interest in the literary societies and
debates. We learn that Mr.. Johnson
was influential with the student body
and we'll thought of by the faculty OF
that institution. We predict much
success for him in the future.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21

Mrs. j. S. Edwards entertained
Monday evening in honor of her
guests, Miss Rartee, Miss Ward and
Miss Edwards. The occasion was one
of complete pleasure, and will be long
remembered by the guests present. A
delicious ice course was served al
fresco. Mrs. Edwards guest are
among the most admired of recent Wis
itOrs to Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21
n EASE CAME TOO LATE
.,x WALKER DIED WHILE
ZINC TAKEN FROM JAIL.

,.der Had Just Been Received Re-
Him on His Own Recog-
moe Case Il Pathetic One.
Nah nermission to leave the dark
this prison cell and 60 out into
,r.ry freedom Asbury Walker,
life sentence in the state pen
l.ntiary, died Thursday afternoon
.was being taken from the Terrell
ounty Jail.
,r,ll,ar's case, with it's truly pathet-
.ndirg. was one of more than or
~ interest. Twelve years ago he
.no5 mother negro George Casey,
his county, and escapedto Florida,
sar. he lived without detection in
,mna until last year, when his
.n+ity was discovered by parties
niiiar with his crime. He was
onobt back to Terrell county for
81 which was before Judge Spence,
tine for Judge Sheffield, last sum
and resulted in a life sentence.
counsel, Attorney Sam Fletcher
TAMPA. filed a motion for new
al and the prisoner was kept here
iaiI pending a hearing of the mo-
pn,
month ago Walker, with two
her negroes, escaped from jail, but
returned in a few hours, after go
10 see his relatives near Dawson,
gave himself up. 1t was only a
DAYS after this that signs of mental
prration became apparent, and his
vsical condition was also affected.
GREW worse, and it became evident
unless he was taken from the jail
would not live. He had a great
III OF SA pdUHS; OuU living w GiV
II that his lawyer was several hun
ed miles away, and the judge who
ed his case was in another circuit,
immediate steps were taken to get
out of prison. Local officials and
omeys, however, took the matter
hand, and Col. H. A. Wiki
bon went to Ar lngtOn to see Judge
eield and explained the negroes
3dton to him, and after a recon-
ndation by Solicitor Laing that
aker be let out of jail Judge Shelf
ID granted an order for his release
his own recognizance.
But the pardon came too late"
Sheriff Oxford was having him
we'd from the Jail it was seen that
alker was breathing his last, and
was laid down in the corridor
the prison, where he died in a few
nutpS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21

The reception given by Miss Ella
Christie last evening complimentary
to her visitor, Miss Clyde Killibrew
of Arlington, was one of the pro-
nounced social successes of the season.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21

Miss Ruth Tweedy entertained a
number of her friends Thursday
evening. Every detail of the occasion
was exceedingly enjoyable.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Miss Ella Christie, who has been
visiting Miss Clyde Killebrew for the
past two weeks, returned to her home
in Dawson on Tuesday. Miss Christie,
by her charming personality and
amiable disposition, made many
friends while here who will be glad to
see her return. Courier.
Misses Kate Ward of Columbus,
Elvie Bartee of Woodbury. and Mari
eta Edwards of Oakland are the
guests of Mrs. j. L. Edwards.
Mrs. Matte Griggs and little daugh-
ter, Charles, arrived from Washing
ton, d. c., Saturday for visit to the
family of Hon. J. NJ. Griggs.
Rev. S. F. Sullivan and family
have returned from a short visit to
Dawson friends. -Cuthbert Liberal
Enterprise.
Mrs. S. d. McEnery and Miss Lena
Frierson of New Orleans are visiting
the formers daughter, Mrs. Warren
B. Parks.
Master Grady Stewart of Calhoun
county has been spending few days
with with his cousin, Master Stewart
Griggs.
Mrs. L. F. Cater. who was visitor
at the home of hex sister, Mrs. f. E.
Clark, returned on Thursday to Per-
ry.
Miss Mary Nix, the popular art
teacher, is spending her vacation IN
Atlanta and later will 60 to Denver,
Col.
Senator W. A McAllister and
10 I'd
Gaines Monday to see the ball games,
Mr.. Charlie McLendon of Atlanta
has been visiting the family of his
father, Judge F. M. McLendon.
Mr.. Joe Roberts is here from Nash
vile, Tenn, visiting the family of his
father, Mr.. Jas. w. Roberts.
Mr.. Robert jennings, who has been
attending a business school in Allan
ia, returned home Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Mercer and
Mrs John M. Bell left Saturday night
on trip to New York.
Rev. O. F. Cook is in PARROT assist
ing the Methodist pastor there in
a protracted meeting.
Miss Annie Lou Lovett of Atlanta
is visitor at the home of her uncle,
Rev. w. F, Smith.
Miss Bessie Peddy has returned
from an enjoyable visit to relatives in
Buena Vista.
Mr.. James Walden of Louisville,
Ca, has been a visitor at the home OF
Mr. Frank Nasworthy.
Mr.. Larkin Stewart OF Macon coun-
ty has been visiting his brother, Dr.
r. M. Stewart.
Mrs. H. o. Thornton returned on
Saturday from visit to relatives in
Evergreen, Ala.
Mrs. Matte Wall of Oakfeld is Wis
ting her parents, Captain and Mrs.
W. B. Oxford.
Mr.. Clarence Thornton and wife of
Albany spent Sunday in Dawson with
relatives.
Miss Bessie Lee Quincy of Waynes-
boro is the guest of Miss Emily
Wooten.
Miss Eddie Brannon left yesterday
for North Troy, VT, to visit rel
atives.
Miss Carrie Berry of Eufaula, Ala,
is the attractive guest of Miss Juddie
Locke.
Mrs. J. c. Hicks of Fitzgerald is
visiting her sister, Mrs. j. w. Patter
son.
Miss Ruby Collier has returned
from a visit to relatives at Leesburg,
Mrs. r. W. Jennings has returned
from White Sulphur Springs, Fla.
Miss Clyde Killebrew of Arlington
is the guest of Miss Ella Christie.
Mrs. r. r. Marlin and children
have returned from Montgomery.
Messrs. John Slade and w. Z.
Moreland are at Indian Spring.
Mr.. ]. W. Glass has been to Jack
son on a business trip.
Miss Lille Rauch is visiting rel
atives at Norman Park.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21
1ANTALOUPES CUT SHORT.

w. j. Mathis Shipped First Car
Pturday. Several More to Follow.
lie cantalOupe crop in Terrell cOun-
|SIII not be as large as that of last
T. As an indication of this Mr..
D. Mathis, whose melon farm near
|Eson is one of the largest in this
slon' states that he will get only
or seven cars of canteloupes off of
acres.
shipped his first carload on Sat
n.y. and expects to realize a nice
I pit from their sale.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21
The ChiIdren,s Favorite.

For coughs, Group, whoOping cou Oh
etc, One Minute Cough Cure is the
children's favorite. This is because
it contains no opiate, is perfectly
harmless, tastes good and cures. Sold
by Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21
ILL BIDS WE'RE REFLECTED.

'eii' Believing Estimates All Too
High, Accepts None.
c'ty council has rejected all of
0IuS offered for the erection of the
INy hall. The lowest bid was
r. While the architect stated
Vile cost of the building in con-
Ivy with plans should not exceed
l7 council has accordingly asked
"ore bids, or modification of bids
Fady made.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-06-21
SOCIAL HAPPENINGS.

Several Occasions of Pleasure for
Young People the Past Week.
An affair, @ithal delightful and
pleasant, was a moonlight picnic at
Broonwood Wednesday evening, par
ticipated in by dozen couples or
more from Dawson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-03-01

New garden seed, Bliss potatoes at Glenn's.
Good tobacco only q l2 cents a pound by
the box at Glenn's.
80 lbs OF good Carolina rice for 81 at G'enn's.
400 pounds flour bought (watch wheat
markeU Glenn can protect you.
New crop N. O. Syrups. Bbls, 10 bbls and
kegs at Glenn's.
Pittsburg steel plows, hames, traces, collars,
pads, etc., al Glenn'S.
Pratts poultry and cattle powders 10. %, So
IS and 80 cents at Glenns.
Chicken feed. corn and wheat. bran and
shorts for hogs and cows at Glenn's.
Coffee aud sugar advancing, Glenn has q
big supply on hand.
Low prices on tin, agate and crockery ware
at Glenn's.
Many bargains In dry goods. yd. wide good
sheetipg cents at Glenn's.
The best farm shoes made, dress shoes alec
at Glenns. =.
Leather, halfsoles end.tacks at lenn's.
Axes, handles, picks, hoes, rakes, shoyels
and forks at Glenn's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-03-01

Doctors who have closely studied
the matter unhesitatingly assert that
walking is the best exercise woman
can engage in for the development of
her physical charms.
The woman who Is in the habit of
taking car ride every time she wishes
to travel few hundred yards is the
one who has bad complexion and
com plains oil growing stout. She will
tell you that her spine troubles her,
and that her feet are rheumatic; that
she cannot walk-positively must not
do 80.
If you are among the number, take
walk every day, give up the car
habit, unless you have some real rid
ing to do or time is an object, and
every day walk little further, says
Woman's Life.
An excellant thing is exercise, and
If you do not find walking agress
with you then take to the gymnasium.
After you have tried all the indoor
physical exercises try the open all
ones.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-03-01
A Delicate Throat,

For a throat that seems not to be
seriously affected, merely irritated,
there is no simpler way Of curing the
trouble than by frequentgurgling with
diluted alcohol-use a tablespoonful
in a half glass of warm water.
Use this every day or two, gurgling
thoroughly. Learn to throw the CUR
gle very far back in the throat.
Do not bundle up the neck
Take cold sponge bath every morn
ing in winter as we'll as summer rub
after it until you glow wear union
suit OF wool, and walk in the open air
without heavy furs at your throat
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-03-01

When you come in DaIgan's s and loot
store ask to see those thin blown tumblers
that are going for Sets. each.
A big line OF nice yellow bowls for the
house keeper at Dargan's S and loot. store
From oct. up.
Dsrgan's 8 and 10 cent store is selling ker.
osene oil at lScts. per gallon.
Wooden ware in bowls, bread boards
butter molds, potato. mashers sifters, baskets
measures and thousand little things al
Dargan's and loot. store.
We sell more tin ware than anybody In
our prices are under them all. Dargan's5 and
10 cent store.
Lanterns at Dargan's 5 and 10 cent store.
Before you buy stove come and see Oar
gan's and 10 cent store line. They are goinG
fast, because We have put the price down.
Nice white pitchers at Dargan's and II
cent store. 1Ocls.
A telephone in your Office and residence
lightens labor, saves journeys. dispels Worrie
reduces work.
II you want a nice line of pictures, 60 Il
Milford's Drug Store.
Over 200 pounds fresh Huyler's candy JUS
received at Milford's Drug Store.
II you want nything in the way Of Bibles
leather goods Milford is the man you want u
see.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-03-01
MT. CARMEL.

The weather has moderated since our last
writing. Several days OF which have been
very pretty.
weather, are very busy hauling fertilizer, and
preparing lands for cultivation.
The smallpox scare has frightened almost
every person into vaccination. AS yet there
are no cases in town, but several very near
DIR. Kinard OF Ninety Six was in town
several days Of last week on professional
Miss Emma McAlister is spending some
time with Der brother, Mr. Claude McAlister
OF Latimer.
Little Miss Ruth Kay after being quite sick,
is able to attend school again.
week with her cousin, Mrs. Oscar Gown OF
Wellington.
| Mrs. Clarence Wirtz entertained Friday
NewbeTry. Mrs. Wirtz being fine hostess
the evening passed off quickly. At late
hour salad course was served, also cake and
chocolate.
Mr.: John Walter Gown of Wilmington spent
Sunday with homefolks.
Mr.. Leeming from Canada, came in town
last week to enjoy few days hunting.
Mr.. ]. w. Boyd after repainting the store
line OF dry goods and notions. He will be
glad TO have his friends call and look through
| his stock.
The young people gave Miss Pearl souther
| Iauu u purity w cuuCoudy SNSd
| ing. Miss Southerland with her sweet
smile and attractive way, entertained the
party beautifully.
Miss Jessie Schram OF Sharon, spent
several days OF last week With Mrs. II. U
Boulware.
Miss Belle McCleslie of Anderson, hat
returned to her home after spending some
time with her uncle, Mr.. Reube Clarke.
| The trained nurse, MiRs Emmie Dozier o.
Augusta, who has been with Mrs. j. w
Morrah for sometime, lett for Plum Branch
last week, where she was called to case o
typhoid fever.
| The Demon strators OF the National Biscuit
Company were iu town last Wednesday and
Thursday occupying the stores Of Messrs.. L
B. Frazier and J. c. Pressy. The days being
very pleasant, quite a number OF ladies
called around to get fair sample OF thell
goods
| Mrs j. L. Gown is much better aftel
81 ffering for sometime from erysipelas In hel
arm.
Messrs. Lee Burch and George White made
flying business trip 10 Waits last Friday.
| Nj.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-03-01
No Chances for These.

20. S. Marsden in February Success)
There Will be no chances this year for
The idler.
The leaner.
The coward.
The wobbler.
The ignorant.
The weakling.
The snatterer.
The Indifferent.
The unprepared.
The educated fool.
The impractical theorist.
Those who watch the clock.
The slipshod and the careless.
The young man who lacks backbone.
The person who is afraid Of obstacles.
The man who has no iron In his blood.
The person who tries to save on founda-
tiops. -
The boy who slips rotten hours into his
schooling.
The man who is always running to catch
up with his business.
The man who can do little of everything
and not much of anything.
The man who wants TO succeed but is not
willing to pay the price.
The one who tries 10 pick only the flowers
out, OF his occupation, avoiding the thorns.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-03-01

cedar, red cedar and pine at Dargan's and 10
cent store. Prices lower than you are In the
habit Of paying.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-03-01

A fresh shipment OF umbrellas at Dargan's
5 and 10 cent store. The price Is 26 inches
39cts. and 2S Inches 42cts. ,.
Full line OF Rockingham ware in tea pots
pitchers. spittoons, etc. al Dargan's and 10
cent store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-03-01

Rock Salt good for horses and cattle fol
sale at Glepns.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-03-01

Valentines from .Ol to Is cents at Dargan's
sand loot. store.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-04-14
YOUNG PEOPLE CAUGHT
UNDER FIVE TON ROCK
Chambermaid and Bell Boy of
Lookout Inn Meet With
Serious Accident.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn April o.
While viewing the scenery near Point
Lookout, on Lookout Mountain, Mabel
II hurley, a chsmbermaid, and Loien
Manitt, bell boy at Lookout Inn, were
seriously injured this afternoon by be-
ing caught under falling rock weigh
ing about five tons.
With her hands and one leg fastened
under the rock, the girl was pleading to
the young man, bruised and helpless,
lying beside her, for help, when they
were discovered by |. j.. Flindt, chief
bell boy at the hotel, who was strolling
about at the same time. He quickly
secured help, but it was fully twenty
minutes before the girl could be re-.
leased. An electric car came along in
few minutes and the injured persons
were removed to the hotel. Physi-
were summoned and cared for the
young people. An examination showed
that the girls thigh was broken, one
foot mashed and was badly bruised. 1t
was the opinion of the physicians at
late hour tonight that che was inter
nally injured, and would in all probable
ity succumb. Shs lost Consciousness
about an hour after the accident.
1t seemed that the young people were
walking out on the rock, when it shook,
and before they could retrace tn, ir
steps, it fell just far enough for it to
turn over and catch them under it. The
rock was in loose dirt, it was found and
it is believed it was loosened by the bad
weather OF the past winter.