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ago. Abraham Lincoln. one Of the
worlds greatest men. was born Some
merely give the celebration "a thoueht.
but those who have made the life OF
Abraham Lincoln "a study. and those
people who live in Kentucky. Indiana
and Illinois look upon the birthday an
niVersary as something more than the
mere passing of milestone Each
or these states claims right Co being
the home Cf the man who has made
Tor himself an immortal name in the
history OF the worlds greatest men.
Historians say Lat Lincoln was
born In Hardin county Kentucky. In
fact. he was born DO La Rue county.
which. however. is a subdivision OF
Hardin county ChronicIers continue
with their Biographies and say that
he. together with his father. mother
and sister. went 90 Indiana and en-
tered a claim 10 q piece of land in
Spencer county. AS a matter OF fact
he entered claim 20 q piece of land
In Warrick county. bat which has been
set aside and named Spencer county.
The Lincolns went 60 Indiana in 1916.
the same year that Indiana was adj
mitted 10 the union as state He
entered quarter section of land. built
a log cabin and lived there until 1880.
Il was known that Thomas Lincoln
father OF Abraham Lincoln. vas in
poor circumsianccs. To say that Abra
ham Lincoln was the son OF a poor
carpenter and farmer gives an insight
into hard conditions that little Abe
had 70 face when be was a youugs,er.
When he went 20 Indiana he was just
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J. HENRY cRUTcHFIELD, pq.
To Laura Ann Cheek:

To Laura Ann Cheek:
You'll take notice that / shall on
the 18th day OF March. 1908 at the
ONCE of Phil b. Shield, room num-
bered 60. Chamber of Commerce
Building situated S. w. corner OF 9th
and Main Streets in the city OF Rich
mond, Va. between the hours of 8
O'Clock A. NJ. and 6 o'clock p. M. OF
that day proceed to take the depo-
sitions of witnesses to be read as evil
dence in my behalf in a certain suit
In Chancery. depending in the Law
and Equity Court for the city of Rich
mond, Virginia. wherein you are de-
PENDANT and / am plaintiff; and II
from any cause the taking OF the
said dispositions be not commenced on
that day or II commenced be not con-
cluded on that day the taking of the
same will be adjourned and continued
from day to day or from time to time
at the same place and between the
same hours until the same shall have
been concluded.
Respectfully,
CHARLES NJ. CHEEK
BY Counsel.
]. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pQ.
once: 1211h e. Broad st..
Richmond, Va.
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JOB WANTED-Mr. Robert Evans,
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-02-08

Grandpa a dead language
Why should you think that. my boy
Willie Sharp-Ive SO often heard Of
it bcinE murdered. grandpa, that
thought 10 must De dead now
Not on the Market.
When . ego into politics I am go
Ing 90 hire out my brains 20 the
best paying side"
But when people hire brains. they
want furnished thoughts: not empty
fats baltimore American.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
in THE SOCIAL REALM


The Geiger Music Club, composed
Of the advanced members of Miss
Chap Saville's music class, was re-
organized last Friday evening. Miss
Wray Chester was chosen president
and Miss Susie Mae Dozier secretary.
Pink and green are the club colors.
After the business meeting a de-
lightful programme was rendered.
Misses Wray Chester, Lucy Horsley
and Susie Mae Dozier played solos,
and Misses Florella Crouch and Will
Annie Gurr read interesting papers.
Bach was the composer studied for
the first meeting. The remainder of
the evening was spent in making
fudge and in informal fun and pleas
ure. The first evening was a thor
oughly enjoyable one for all present.
and a pleasant an successful begin
ming of the second year of the clubs
history.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
Mrs. Sherman,s Party.

Mrs. j. F. Sherman was hostess at
lovely affair on Tuesday afternoon.
Palms and ferns were used very eff
fectively throughout the handsomely
furnished rooms, and vases of roses
with the dark green made them I'M
usually attractive. In the hall the
punch bowl was placed in a bank of
ferns, and twined with exquisite
roses. Mrs. John Hollingsworth and
Miss May Belle Kendrick served
punch. Forty-twO was the game
played. Miss Mary Shields and Mrs.
+. M. McNulty tied in making the
highest score, and in drawing for the
prize, handsome cluney lace center
piece, Mrs. McNulty was the fortu-
nate one. A delicious salad course
was served. Mrs. Sherman is one of
the brightest and most attractive of
the young matrOns of Dawson, and
an unusually charming hostess. The
AFFAIR was one of the most delightful
of the early fall.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
HEROD HAPPENINGS.
PithJ Paragraphs and Personal Items
Penciled for News Readers.

We hear that revenue official
has been looking over the views here
We hope he found the place that
they say is haunted by the spirits
of Mr. A. L. Cohol and family, and
that their ghostly work here is
ended.
Rev, A. B. Hawkes. will preach at
the Baptist church here the first
Sunday night in November. He is a
former much loved pastor. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all to
come and hear a good sermon.
Mr.. j. L. Cocker is now one of the
clerical force at J. w. f. Lowrey's.
He was very successful merchant
here, and we hate to have him leave
u.s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Duggan of
Macon are spending several days with
friends and relatives here. They al
ways receive a glad welcome.
Miss Charlie Claude Harris is Wis
iting relatives and friends in Blake
ly and Cuthbert, where she is ac-
corded many honors.
Miss Carrie burlington was the
popular guest of Mrs. ]. F. Brim
last week. She left for her Albany
home on Thursday.
The prayer meetings are growing
in interest, and those who remain
away deprive themselves of much
pleasure.
Col. and Mrs. l. P. Cooke were out
to see Herod friends Sunday after
noon. They are immensely popular
here.
Mr.. j. T. Bellfiower and Mrs. J. H.
Bellfiower have been recent pleasant
guests of friends in Mitchell county.
Judge and Mrs. ]. P. Hanna were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar WOr4
sham of Dawson Sunday afternoon.
Mesdames Lewsi and Sears of Daw-
son spent Thursday with the family
of Judge A. w. English.
Miss Alma McLain has returned
from recent pleasant visit to Mrs.
w. A. McLain in Dawson.
Messrs. Harris and Dennis went
over to DOverel Sunday to hear Rev.
A. B. Hawkes. preach.
Miss Yetta Harris spent the week
end in Dawson, the guest of Miss
Elizabeth Worsham.
Mr.. j. H. McLendon went up to
Americas last week and heard Joe
Brown speak.
Mr. and Mrs. Cense Gatlin spent
Sunday with homefolks in Randolph
county.
Mr.. c, NJ. Harris, and perhaps 9TH
ers, will attend the fair in Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Melton visited
Dawson relatives Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. J. C. Cocker and family spent
Sunday evening with relatives here
Mr.. Steve Brim of Sasser was a
guest of Mr.. ]. f. Brim Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. Elm Collum visited
Americas this week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
GRAVES GLEANINGs.

Mrs. 7. X. Cobb and Mr.. Tom
Cobb of Chamblisston spent a few
days last week with Mrs. o. L. Me.
Neil.
Mr.. ]. A. Knighton of Shellmar
was guest Sunday at the home OF
Mr.. j. r. Jolley, Sr.
Misses Florence Newman and
Helen Smith are visiting friends al
Plains, Ga.
Mrs. w. ]. Crawford has returned
from visit to relatives at Beuna
Vista.
Mr.. I. II. Kimble and childrat
visited relatives in Eufaula recently
Miss Ida Greene spent the week
end with relatives in Bronwood.
Mr.. S. A. Smith has gone to Madi
son, Fla, for few days.
Miss Matte Melton is the guest q
friends in Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
MORE THAN $1,000 BALES
RECEIPTS 1000 BALES MORE
THAN AT THIS DATE IN 1907.
Saturdays Receipts III Against 939
on Corresponding Date of Last
Year. Market Is Weak.


on Corresponding Date of Last
Year. Market Is Weak.
The bulk of the cotton crop of
this section has been gathered and
marketed. At least two-thirs of it,
perhaps three-fourths, has left the
farms.
At noon Tuesday the warehouses
in Dawson had received by wagon
$3.50 bales of this years crop. The
receipts a year ago on the CORES
lpOnding date were II, 1927 bales. In
1906 there had been received on this
date 9,127 bales.
Last Saturday a year ago was
Dawson's banner cotton day in
1907, the receipts being 939 bales.
The biggest day this season was last
Saturday two weeks ago, when the
receipts reached LAT bales Sew
eral Saturdays this season the re-
ceipts have been greater than they
were on the biggest day last season.
There is also a very great differ
ence in the prices of year ago and
now. Yesterday all that good mid
ding would bring was 8A cents
whereas a year ago on that day it
sold for a cents in Dawson.
There has been very little change
in the market the past several days,
except that it has shown a stronger
downward tendency. The quotations
at the time of going to press were;
Fully good middling ........8as
Good middling .............8 A
Middling .......... .......Sl Is
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
GEORGE COLE GOT WARNING
ARE MIGHT RIDERS" AFTER
FORMER TERRELL CITIZEN?
A Threatening Anonymous Letter No
titled Him to Get Rid of Certain
TenantS. Anothcr Sensation.

Tenants. Another Sensation.
The current issue of the Blakely
Reporter, which is published in the
county in which alleged might
riders recently burned a large mum
her of negro churches and school
houses, prints sensational article
in which Mr.. George A. Cole, a form
or prosperous and highly esteemed
citizen of Terrell county, but now a
prominent business man of Blakely,
is a central figure. The story, as
told by the Reporter, follows:
Are Night Riders, the 'Colomo-
kee Nine or a Lone Individual at
work in the land? The following
hetter, which was mailed in violation
of both state and federal laws, has
been received by Geo. A. Cole of this
city, to whom it was directed:
"Blakely. Ga.-Dear Sir: Let US
reason together little. On last sea-
son by high rent you run off good
men from your place for greed sake,
not content to live and let live. Such
things ought not to be. You strad-
died a crowd of roguish negroes on
a community of good people, an in
suit to humanity. Now things must
change. You have plenty of time to
rent out to good folks (white) that
would be an honor to a community;
them negroes must move-they will
be notified to do so, and move they
will. Make your arrangements. No
enc wants to harm you. Other COM
munities will pass under the same
rod. In passing over this commu-
atty it is enough to make blood boil.
From that fellow Keggler to Jennins
by order of board of night riders
by order of board of night riders
'"P S.-enuf has been said to
wise man
The above is an exact copy of
the letter as furnished The Reporter
by Mr. Cole. 1t is in pencil, and
grammatically almost unintelligible.
The envelope which bore it to Mr..
Cole contains the Blakely post mark,
and the proper authorities are at
work to ascertain the sender Sus-
piciOn points to the guilt of a person
living near Mr.. Coles plantation in
the ColOmokee neighbOrhood, and it
is probable that an arrest will be
made in the next day or so. Stuff
Client evidence has already been col
lected, it is thought, to warrant
conviction.
When seen Wednesday and ques-
toned regarding the probability of
an organized band to run the negroes
out of his community Mr.. Cole hooted
at the idea, and said that he was Ger
tain that no such move by any num-
Der of men was ever seriously
thought of. He said he knew pretty
well who the sender of the note to
him was, and at the proper time such
action as the offense justified would
be taken"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
EARLY COURT IN SESSION
Recent might Riders" Will Very
Likely Receive Attention.

Solicitor-General LANG left Sum
day for Blakely to attend Early su-
perior court, which convened Monday
morning.
This session of Early court is Of
more than ordinary interest, as
there is little doubt that the Judge
and solicitor, together with the grand
jury will give attention to the
outrages recently perpetrated in that
county by the might riders" who
burned a large number of negro
churches and school houses.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
DEATH OF MRS. GLAZE.
An Aged and Highly Esteemed Lady
Passes Away.

An Aged and Highly Esteemed Lady
Passes Away.
Mrs. Fannie Glaze, widow of the
late T. w. Glaze, died at the home
OF her daughter, Mrs. J. S. Lowrev
in Dawson on last Tuesday afternoon
Inc remains, accompanied by Mr.
ana Mrs. Lowrey and a number of
friends, were taken to Shellman for
lnterment Wednesday morning, Rev.
y. q: Chester of Dawson performing
the last rites.
Mrs. Glaze was "a years OF age
and had been in declining health for
long while. She was a consistent
member of the Methodist church
and possessed gentle traits of true
Womanhood that endeared her to ALI
who knew her.
Two children survive Mrs. Glaze
Mrs. }. S. Lowrey of Dawson and
MI. Walter Glaze of Selma. Ala.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07

The commissioners think it econ
omy to own farm, and raise SUP
plies for its paupers, convicts and
mules.
Buildings will be erected on the
place for the paupers, and stockade
built for the zebras.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07

Macon Sanitary Butter ALWAYS
fresh at Wall Bros.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
DEATH OF SAM COMMANDER.
Succumbed Wednesday Night After
Three Weeks Illness.

Mr.. Sam Commander died at the
home of Mr.. VIM. Johnson, five miles
from Dawson, on last Wednesday
night after an illness of three weeks,
and his remains were inferred the
following day at ChickasaWhatchee
church, Rev. DR.. ]. A. Ivey officiating
at the grave.
Mr.. Commander was 80 years OF
age, and had never married He
was of a genial and friendly DISPOSE
ton, and there are many who will
regret to hear of his death.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
Piles! Piles, piIes,

Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles. 1t absorbs the tumors. allavs
itching at once, acts as poultice.
gives instand relief Williams In
dian Pile Ointment is prepared for
Piles and itching of the private parts.
Sold by druggists; mail soc and
SlOO. Williams Mfg. Co.. Props
Cleveland, 0. For sale by T. d. Lee.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
The Wednesday Afternoon Club.

The Wednesday Afternoon Club
met last week with Miss Marv
Shields on Orange street. The sub
Ject for study was Early Explora-
tlons of America and interesting
papers were read by Mrs. John
Wilkes, Mrs. L. Lamar, Mrs. Lucius
Hill, and Mrs. w. A. McLain. Roll
call was answered by an early settle
ment by each one present. A large
number of members were present
and the meeting was very ENJOYABLE
one.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
POLICE RECORD BROKEN.
September Fines Exceed Those of
Any Previous Month.

Chief OF Police Paschal's report to
the city council tonight for Septem-
Der will show the biggest police court
business OF any month this year.
During September the police made
about thirty-five arrests, and the fines
imposed aggregate 1868.
Chief Paschal says the average
number of arrests per month have
for sometime exceeded thirty.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
COUNTY WILL RAISE FOOD FOR CoNvICTs
Buy the johnson Dawson for
Thousand Dollars. Contains Two hundred Acres

At their meeting Tuesday morning
the board of county commissioners
bought Mr.. r. E. Johnson's farm,
several miles east of Dawson, pay
ing $50 an acre for it. The farm
contains 200 acres, and is one of the
best in that section.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07
a DEAL IN BRONWOOD DIRT.

Mr.. G. F. Smith, one of Terrell
countys prosperous farmers, has
bought the S. NJ. Thompson place in
Brentwood, containing SO acres, for
$4,000
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-10-07

Our whole family has epioved
good health since we began using Dr.
Kings New Life Pills, three yeara
ago, says L. A. Bartlett of rural
route !, Guilford, Maine. They
cleanse and tone the system in a gen.
tie way that does you good. 25c at
Dawson Drug Co.'S.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28
MULHOLLAND CREDITORS.
Settlement Of Affairs of Disciple of
High Finance Who Hit the Wall.

St. Louis, Jan. 2S.-Creditors of
John Mulholland. the spectacular fl
nancier of the middle west, held
their first meeting today to discuss
plans for settlement of affairs of
the bankrupt broker. In his volun-
tary petition in bankruptcy Mulhol-
land gave his assets as $3.019,56S.9S
and his liabilities as s1,S04,S6S. One
thousand or more creditors, scatter
ed in eight states, are affected. In
his list of assets Mulholland sched-
uled everything from railroads to
private libraries and personal be-
longings. The creditors meeting
was held in East st. Louis.
Mulholland began his career of
high finance a few years ago with
working capital of scarcely moth
ing. His first brokerage office was
established in this city, and later
branches were operated in New York,
Chicago. Cincinnati, Cleveland, De-
troit, Buffalo and Kansas City. In
each of these cities he opened Ella
borate offices. incorporating under
the laws of the state, bonding his
companies and signing the paper
himself 1t is believed that little
can be realized on the $4,000. 900
scheduled as assets.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28

Portland, Jan. 2S.-Edwin NJ
Mays, co-defendant with John Hail.
and on trial with Hall at this time,
charged with conspiring with Hall
and certain officers OF the Butte
Creek Land & Livestock Co. to de-
feat justice and defraud the govern
ment of its public domain, was dis
charged this morning by Judge Hunt
on a motion made by Attorney Will
son, Mays attorney, on the grounds
that no evidence had been submitted
by the government which tended to
connect Mays with the alleged con-
spiracy as charged in the indictment.
Heney opened the mornings ses-
sion by asking Judge Hunt to instruct
the jury to find Mays not guilty as
the government had been unable to
connect with the charge filed against
him.
Attorney Wilson then amended He
ney's motion by asking Hunt to dis
charge the defendant. This was
done. This afternoon Attorney Web
ster for Hall wiss argue motion di-
recting Judge Hunt to instruct the
jury to bring in a verdict of acquit-
tai in Halls case on the grounds that
no evidence has been introduced
showing that Hall was guilty of any
of the acts charged. Heney will
contest this motion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28
THINKS ARMORY BILL WILL Be APPROVED

The presence in the city today OF
Colonel jackson and Major Baker,
here for the inspection of company L,
has revived interest in Pendleton's
prospects for an armory in case the
100000 armory appropriation made
by the last legislature is upheld by
the voters in June. That the bill
will be upheld by good majority is
believed by Major Baker, who has
opportunity to learn considerable of
the sentiment over the state.
"If the bill is only thoroughly un>
derstood by the people there is not
the slightest doubt but that it will be
approved" declared themajor this
afternoon. From a business stand
point the armory appropriation was
one of the soundest measures passed
by the legislature. At present the
state does not own a single armor,
excepting the one in Portland, and
it is paying annually for the use of
quarters that are often wholly insult
ed for the purpose. BY having its
own armories the state will save
enough money within a few years to
fully reimburse it for the expense
and in addition it will own the ar
mories
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28
DEPARTMENT To
EQUIP STATION
EXPERIMENTAL FARM ON
UAIATTLLA PROJECT TO OPEN.
Congressman Ellis Secures Promise
From Department That Experts
win Be Sent to FOrty-Acre Tract
to Show Farmers How to Properly
Work Irrigated Land-Tract for
Experiment Purposes Located Near
Big Reservoir and Favorably Situ-
ated for Experiments.

On the 40-acre tract set aside oI
the Umatilla irrigation project for al
experimental farm, the agriculture
department will this year conduc
some elaborate experiments in irri.
CATION, according to promises given
Congressman w. r. Ellis of this city
by the agricultural department. in
Washington, yesterday.
Congressman Ellis yesterday call
ed upon the agricultural department
to discuss the advisability of begin
ming the irrigation experiments early
this spring and secured from that de-
partment a promise that such would
be DONE
The 40-acre tract was set aside for
an experimental farm some time ago
but ii has not been known whether
the agricultural department would
carry on the experiments or whether
expense and furnish the experts for
this purpose. The visit of Mr., Ellis
to the secretary of agriculture yes
terday has settled the question and
now Umatilla Is assured of govern
ment experiments in irrigation farm
ing this season.
The tract set aside for this purpose
is near the reservoir of the Umatilla
project and is favorably situated for
extensive experiments. 1t can be cas-
lily irrigated and the soil is typical
of that section of the county and it is
believed that the experiments con-
Quoted there will serve as a safe cri-
terion for farmers on the govern
ment project.
The beginning of the government
is awaited with much
interest by the settlers of that section
Of the county. as it is expected that
much valuable information concern
ing irrigation and irrigated crops will
be brought out during the season.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28

There is another point in connec-
ton with the establishment of ar,
mories that should bring out many
votes for the bill. 1t is this. When
the state erects its own armories they
will be fitted out with club rooms
where the men may congregate Of
evenings or otherwise. This will
save many from seeking amusement
on the streets or in saloons Nation
al guard companies are always good
in a social way and they furnish
clean and manly recreation for those
who belong. With suitable armories
this feature will be even stronger
than now"
Should the armory appropriation
be upheld, $4,000 will be available
each year for four years and the
state will commence at once to, build
armories for the companies outside
of Portland. The bill was held uLp
by a referendum petition filed py
some members of the state grange
However, it has since been learned,
that the opposition to the bill was
not endorsed by the grange at large
though sufficient signers to the peti-
ton were secured to hold the bin
for vote of the reople.