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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
MOLLIE DARLING is NO MORE.
Capt. McWilliams Mourns the Death
of an Old and Faithful Mule.

Capt. MCWilliamS MournS the Death
of an Old and Faithful Mule.
My bird is dead" said Nancy Ray;
My bird is dead, and l cannot play.
And, too, Mollie Darling, my best
of mules of 26 years. For % years
have | pulled the lines over this most
faithful of animals. | bought her
January Is, 1887, and Mollie Darling
babe this world farewell December
10, 1908. l gave $172.50 for her,
and many times have l been offered
$3.50. Yes, they tempted me, my
beautiful; but we had loved too long.
Through cold and heat, through rain
and sunshine, in day and night time
MOllie was the same faithful mule.
Winter and summer, in spring and
harvest, she remained the same. To
the pillow Mollie knew more about
blowing than the negro that plOWed
her. When to the wagon and some
thing broke or it moved, and to the
buggy she was the best this boy ever
pulled line over. In swimming water
she was simply at home, and swan
with the ease and grace of a profess
siOnal. She was afraid of trains,
bicycles and automobiles, but when
| stood by her side she was not
afraid. In the Ocmulgee swamp, at
Dorminy's Ferry, she was at her
best, as gentle reader, that was most
certainly the worst place this boy
was ever in. l walked ahead of her
"a distance of one and a half miles
while this faithful mule followed
where I led, This was on that men,
orable circuitous trip my better
three-fourths and l ook through
Dougherty, Worth, Irwin, Telfair,
Montgomery, Laurens, Johnson into
Washington county, and on our re-
turn trip we came through Pulaski,
DOoly, Sumter, Lee into Terrell cOun-
ty the entire distance travelled being
about 450 miles.
The dear old mule is gone, and
now mound marks the last resting
place of Mollie Darling. Our family
mourns the loss of so faithful an
animal, and we will prepare the festaI
bower, bring forth the laurel wreath,
and we will plant the cypress grove
and water it with our tears. Your
old master and friend,
T. A. WILLIAMS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
A Plea for the Pines

From the Augusta Chronicle.
The Columbia State is making an
peal for its pines, and what it SAYS
OF South Carolina is largely applica-
bic to other southern states. Con-
Guiding the State comments:
We have practically finished the
destruction of our yellow pine for
ests, and yet not one step have we
made in the direction of replacing
them. There might be some excuse
II the lands had been put to some
other use, but now much of them
nave been left just as they were when
the aXman passed on! We have
taken away to our selfish uses the
wealth of the land-and we have put
nothing back. We have hacked and
heWed-and we have put nothing
back. We have swept the land of
It's rutland we have not even mt
back the seed for another crop. Was
there ever another people so waste
full, so short-sighted, so regardless of
their children and their children s
children?
it?" ' ~ ''-i'i7 "'o Ut
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
The Country Life Commission.

From the Cotton Journal.
President Roosevelt has appointed
a number of distinguished gentlemen,
mostly from the east, where but lit
tie farming is carried on, to tour the
south and the other great agricult-
ural sections of the country for the
stated purpose. of studying the condi-
lions of the rural population and
begin campaign of ''uplift" among
the agricultural classes. The average
farmer in the south is not likely to
pay much attention to these junket-
ing trips of the presidents commits
siOners.
What the farmers of this section of
the union needs most, as an inspira-
ton and guide to progress, is bet
ter public highways and a higher
price for spot cotton. Let the presi-
dent use his influence and the ma
chinery of the federal government to
bring these two things about and
he will quickly have the attention of
the whole people. But the president
is a wonderfully shrewd and saga
ciOuS politician.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
UNAPPRECIATIvE CoNvICTs.

Notwithstanding the oceans of
briny tears which were shed over the
poor convicts and caused a complete
change in the states penal system
for the welfare Of the murderer, the
rapist and the firebug. they do not
seem to appreciate what was done for
them. In fact, 1t is stated by no less
authority than Capn. Wiley Will
liams. the new and an active member
of the state prison board, that the
convicts prefer the lease camps to
the road camps. The Cap'n., who
has just made personal inspection
OF the camps of both kinds, says.
4 was surprised to find that
the men. particularly those who
are in for long terms, prefer
their present places to doing
public work on the roads. Many
Of them look with horror on the
change they must make next
April. Those who have had eX-
perience on the road gangs are
most opposed to the new plan.
They state that the road camps
are not kept in as good condi-
ton as the lease camps, and that
the work is harder and they
must be under the constant gaze
of the public when working on
the highways"
After all are the conyicts, who it
has heretofore been thought should
suffer some hardships and depriva-
tons, to be victims of the hysteria
of sentimentalists whose purpose was
to improve their condition and make
life pleasanter for them? Is this
TO be like many other things that
have been done in the name of re
fawm?"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
NO MORE .HIPLEss" WOMEN.

Here is good news if it does come
from Paris, from where our lovely
creatures" get their fashions at sec
ond-hand. 1t is that the passing of the
wide hat has been decreed, and that
the French capital is frowning also
on the Directoire gown and it's modi-
ftcations. 1t has been said that all
fashions may not emanate from Par
is, but that all that do so come must
be accepted. The DirectOire has
gained the enmity of brilliant social
leaders, and it's reign has been brief.
In it's place we are to see the old
time panier and the graceful red
ingote. The panier certainly will
form a strong contrast to the style
that called for an absence of hips.
Welcome the hips! They will be a
glad and refreshing sight.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

The sentence of six months in Jail
and fine of $500 imposed last week
on man convicted Of vote buying in
Chatham county encourages the hope
that the end of this evil is near at
hand wherever it may exist The
bribing of voters is one of the worst
of crimes, because it debauches the
voters-at least those who are weak
enough to sell their votes-and it
introduces into elections a doubt as
to whether the will of the people has
been expressed through the ballot
box
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

Drunk or sober Atlanta keeps in
the limelight, and is always interest
ing if not always sane and sensible.
Woodward, the democratic nominee
for mayor, having been given the
double cross Mr.. Russell Thomas, the
chaffeur who surreptitiously married
the millionairess, Miss Silvey Speer,
and had his throbbing heart torn as
sunder from his true love (and her
milIion) is now furnishing the news
papers with copy He is sueing the
old folks for 100000 worth of es-
tranged affections.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
"Iike Brothers. -"

From the Griffin News and Sun.
1t is said that Dick Gray of the
Atlanta Journal and Clark Howell of
the Constitution marched arm in arm
at the head of the Maddox parade in
Atlanta. How blessed it is for
brethren to dwell together in unity
two souls with but a single thought,
two hearts that beat as one.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
\ GOOD THING.

Savannah is about to establish a
juvenile court, and we doubt not that
so good reform will be readily fol-
lowed by cities and towns all over
the state, and even the entire coun-
try, some states having already prov
en- the wisdom of such step.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
Wabbly and Weak Us. Solid and Strong.

Water can't rise above its level.
Nor can a community rise above
the level of its citizenship.
If the citizens are lukewarm, limp
and lazy the town VIII be wishy-
washy, wabbly and weak.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

If the citizens have vertebra, vim
and vigor the town will be substan-
tial, solid and strong.
Let's all brace up and make this
town of ours a place of energy, am
bition and enterprise.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
The Corn Prizes,

From the FIT. Gaines Sentinel.
Hon. John R. Mercer, a public
spirited citizen of Terrell county, has
offered valuable cash prizes to the
four farmers of that county who pro.
duce the largest yield of corn on one
acre Of ground. That is the way to
stimulate progress, and it will prove
more advantageous than a cotton
school. Now, let some progressive
citizen of Clay county offer cash pre-
mlums for the four heaviest hogs
raised in the county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

Many years ago Senator Bacon's
grandfather, the Rev. Mr.. Holcomb,
wrote chapter upon the settlement
of international contests by arbitra-
ton. That was nearly a century in
advance of the world on the subject
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

Governor John A. Johnson of Min
nesota, who is looked upon as a
candidate for the next democratic
nomination for the presidency. IS
frequently quoted by the newspapers
as averring that the democratic party
is not dead, Notwithstanding the re-
suit of the recent election. He is
out with a new declaration every
few days. The democratic party is
not near as dead as Governor John
son will be politically unless he quits
his talk about the last campaign
Dense silence in that respect would
be a very wise thing on his part.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

The Georgia Court of Appeals has
handed down another near beer de-
cision-about the 'steenth one. 1t
is to the effect that the shops" must
pay the 5000 state tax, which we
were duly informed from the exec
utive Office would foot the big bills
incurred by the new convict system,
but which, in fact, will hardly pay
the salary of the incumbent of one
of the new offices that was created.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

Hon. John NJ. SIaton, the speaker
of the present general assembly, will
be elected president of the next state
senate without opposition Mr.. w.
H. Burwell of Sparta, a strong sup
porter Of Governor Smiths policies,
and who was generally looked upon
as the administration candidate for
the office, has announced his with
drawal from the contest, leaving Mr..
Slaton unOpposed Mr.. Slaton is an
able legislator and experienced pre-
siding officer, and will make a worthy
successor to President Flynt.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

Mr.. Hearst announces that the In
dependence party has already begun
preparations for the fight in 1912.
Does our own John Temple expect to
carry" Georgia again?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
FOR SALE IN EARLY COIN1

The following lands. :
hundred and twenty-five ao ~.
of land without imnro,,. acf
price $1,000; f1fty-acrraa 't trdle
public road with new fo IIact
framed house, otherwis 9u'-roo
proved, price $3.50; sevor+ UNI i
acre tract with fre-roono "t ~
mousse, rough, one acre u -, IRAN
otherwise unimproved, nric Cle q re
All OF these tracts outsido e Sov
law, and accessible 10 ''e ~. Sloc
and churches. - Scnoo
Terms one-tenth cash ~,
rent or farm on hfgb-nrioos wa
when you can buy lands 'c cI1 Ian
early county. Address N"V"p
X. III. SHEFFIELD RIa,,o, >
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

President Roosevelt, it seems, is
going out of Office in the midst of
the biggest scandal that has plagued
any administration. There is a wide
spread desire for all of the facts in
connection with the millions spent
in the Panama canal deal.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

The New York Press says water
drinking is habit Not on your
life, It's that or nothing here in
Georgia--unless you are able to cor
der off after it,"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

Even when fellow feels that he
can no longer count on his friends
he can count on his fingers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

The presidents message, his last
to congress, was the same old thing
of the past six or seven years. 1t
attracted very little attention, and
the papers haven't had much to say
of it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

Torturing eczema spreads it's burn
ing area every day. Doan's Oint-
ment quickly stops its spreading, in
stantly relieves the itching, cures it
permanently. At any drug store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
DECEMBER IS. :,

Two bottles of Horn - :
ton cured me of Pbo " Sal
and a chronic sore Of ffHeumatI
years standing. c. d. I375oE1ente
Brown House, Macon 'C ~
- On one occasion when
not get to a doctor D WI. l coy
OF a severe attack of An WAS cur
by the use of Horn Of fpeReIndici
| think it the best n0saIyati(
earth. REM ~ remedy
With McCaw Manufacnnth, u.s.
Keep a bottle of Horn q. i
Vatlon on hand. 1t is uo u y
now many ailments if VIII fiIGI1aeri
such as Neuralgia, Cole ilI cure Gu
ache, Backache, Sore TN ro loot
digestion, etc. "Ioat
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

The Camilla Enterprise suggests
Mr. Roosevelt for president of his
Ananias club.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

A Georgia paper suggests that
Judge Taft go in swimming in the
Savannah river when he visits Au-
gusta. That city will probably OBJ
ject to another overflow, even if it
were caused by presidential dive
into its big stream.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
PRONnsCUOUS REFLECTIONS.

Somehow or other the man who
sells his vote is always considered
more corrupt than the man who buys
it,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

A woman seems to think her hair
is not properly dressed unless it can
show rats of several shades of color.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

Women, as a rule, are more proud
Of their beauty than of their brains.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
For Sale Cheap,

Two good heating stoves with
pipes, all in fine condition. P. o..
Box 107.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

Having wisdom is being less of a
fool than the average.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
Money to Loan.

able rates through my loan agency.
1t is easy to get money at reason
JNO. r. IRWIN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16

! Frank Watkins is deal
! ing in lightning now
! and he can put in your
! lights all 0. K. and
] you will find him at
! Halls shop, phone Il +,
J Yours for business ano
] a light on the subject
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-12-16
Statement of the Condition of
The Bank of Sasser.

Located at Sasser. Ca, at the close Of business
November 9th 1908:
RESOURCES.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-22
PAPER CARRIED 100 MILES

a remarkable example of the carry
ing power of the wind under cyclonic
conditions was evidenced few days
ago when several letters, checks and
other papers from Gillian. La, were
picked up on the streets of Waldo,
Ark. where they had been carried by
a storm.
The Louisiana town was visited by
a cyclone few days ago which almost
completely wrecked every building in
town. virtually wiping it off the map.
On the same evening shower of
leaves, twigs and small rubbish fell at
Waldo, and amidst the rubbish the
letters and checks were found.
Gillian, La, is more than 100 miles
southwest of Waldo, Ark, and the
wind at Waldo was not strong enough
to do any damage.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-22
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case of catarrh that cam
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned, have know F.
j. Cheney for the last ID years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations
made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, s.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-22

Ayers Pills are liver pills. They act
directly on the liver, make more bile
secreted. This is why they are so valu-
able in constipation, biliousness, dys-
pepsia, sick-he adache. Ask vetr doctor
If he knows better #xeti.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-22
J. G. GIBSON
photographer

SULPHUR ROCK, :: ARKANSAS
All classes and sizes of photo work
done. Views and groups made. any
where in the country. Flash light
work done day or night. Crayon and
pastel portraits in all the different
sizes and grades and at much lower
prices than agents charge. | also
make medallions and handle portrait
frames. 1t will pay you to call on me.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-22

Mrs. Ida Witt and son, Forest. of
Diaz spent Sunday here visiting
friends.
For corn, hay, oats, bran, alfalfa
seed, etc, figure with the Newark Lum-
Der Company.
Call at Newark and see Eller Bros
fine Percheon horse, coming years
old; weighs 1850 pounds.
Take your eggs, hides, furs and pro-
duce to Newark Grocer Company
They pay the highest market price.
Jas. B. Ketchem returned Friday
from Little Rock where he attended
the meeting of the state pharmacists.
DR.. w. P. Lawton arrived home
Friday from Judsonia where he spent
several days visiting relatives and
friends.
Mrs. S. E. Davis left Monday for
her home at St. Joe, Tex, after a
pleasant visit here with relatives and
friends.
A. A. Barber, one of Logan town
ships good farmers, was in town Sat
urday and called to renew for The
Journal.
Miss Kate Adams returned to her
home at Batesville Monday, after a
pleasant visit here with friends and
relatives.
Rev. NJ. B. Umpsted of the Methodist
Orphanage at Little Rock. occupied
the pulpit at the Methodist church here
Sunday night.
L. {. Jernigan of Batesville spent
Thursday night and Friday in town
visiting his brother, Rev James F.
Jernigan and family.
Mr.sand Mrs. G. L. Saylors enter
tanned their young friends with party
Monday night, which was thoroughly
enjoyed by all present.
You can get the best groceries and
fresh meat of all kinds at Newark Gro
Ger Company Telephone your order
and it will be delivered.
]. G. Fitzhugh and Burt Arnold
were elected school directors in the
election at Batesyille Saturday. a
four and one-half mills tax was voted.
For Sale-The Cal Seward place in
North Newark; room house, two
acres of land, good barn, smokehouse
and we'll Henderson Real Estate Co.
S. G. Rhode Island Reds Eggs
from fine pen, sl.o0 per Is: 800 per
IS. Range stock 80 cents per Is.
Stella Mcclure, Jamestown, Ark. E5-15
Prof S. j. T. Wynn, formerly
principal of the school at this place,
has been reelected principal of the
Harrison public schools for another
year.
Mrs. Ida Runyan and children,
formerly of this county, but now of
Hot Springs, arrived in the city Friday
to spend few days visiting Mr.. and
Mrc Il Al Wilson
The Newark journal., 1908-05-22
A Californian's Luck

1.-THE luckiest day of my life was
when | bought box of Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve," writes Charles F. Budahn,
of Tracy. California. 1.-TWO pc boxes
cured me of an annoying case of itch
ing piles, which had troubled me for
years and that yielded to no other
treatment. : Sold under guarantee at
J. l. Sturdivant's drug store.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-22

| Owing to the continued hard times
and the scarcity of money the govern
ment has decided to sell three stamps
for a nickel during the next thirty
days. Get your supply now.
Insurance against sickness and ac-
cidents is the best insurance the work.
ing man can carry. You get returns
while you are living, and when you
need them most. If interested see A.
A. Henderson at Merchants and Plant
ers Bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. L. Green arrived
Monday from Claytonville, Tex,
where they spent the fall and winter.
George says that is a good farming
country for the man who wants to
raise cotton.
The loafers are a pretty slick set of
fellows. They generally loaf around
those who do not advertise, and as a
consequence they are not disturbed
much by customers. The loafers I'M
some merchants.
The Journal is requested to an
nounee that the Childrens' Day SER
vices which were to have been held at
Pleasanf Hill on the fourth Sunday in
May has been indefinitely postponed
owing to the prevalence of whooping
cough and measles in that community.
Constable Lee Paterson arrested
young. fellow, Hunter Sweat, upon
warrant from Newport Friday, charg-
ing him with attempted rape on the
little six-year-old daughter of Cal.
MCLEAN. The young fellow declared
he was innocent of the charge and
said the people that had him arrested
didn't like him on account of business
misunderstanding. -Batesyille Guard.
The Childrens Day services at the
Methodist church last Sunday were
all that could be wished for. A lengthy
and well arranged program had been
we'll prepared for the occasion by the
good ladies who had the matter in
charge, and all those who participated
acquitted themselves in most credit
able manner. A pantomime Seeking
For Happiness, at the close of the
services, in which Miss Leila Crow was
the principal actor, was very fine and
was exceedingly well rendered.
James Robinson who lives out north
of town was in town Friday. Mr..
Robinson comes from a family that is
remarkable for it longevity. He is 81
years old and his father and mother
are still living. His father, Anderson
Robinson, lives near Mountain View
and is lO7 years old, while his mother
is loo. They came to Arkansas from
Tennessee and settled near Mountain
View when James was ten years old.
They have been married S6 years. The
old gentleman's eyesight has failed
him SO rapidly in recent years that
he has lost his sight altogether and
cannot see to get around. Mrs. Robin
son, although nearly as old as her
husband, still enjoys good health and
gets around we'll. Few people attain
the age of these good old people, and
fewer still are permitted to enjoy the
companionship of each other as man
and wife for the long period of s6
years.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-22
TO SCHOOL DIRECTORS

If your district needs desks, black
boards or school furniture of any kind,
call and get my prices. | handle the
best desk made and can make
as low as the lowest. A. A.;
son, Newark, Ark.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-22
Printers Egsk

iii When used on good presses and
neatly displayed type for yotu station
cry is valuable We have every
facility for dong the best Of jol
i'll work. at minimum price.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-22
J. QUALLS'
BOOT AND SHOE SHOP
Repair work of all kinds,
Neatly and Promtly Done
The Worlds Best Climate

is not entirely free from disease, on
the high elevations fevers prevail,
while on the lower levels malaria is
encountered to a greater or less extent,
according to altitude. To overcome
climate agections lassitude, malaria,
jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague,
and general debility, the most effective
remedy is Electric Bitters, the great
Alternative and blood purifier: the anti
dote of every form of bodily weakness,
nervousness. and insomnia. Sold
under guarantee at j. 4. Sturdivant's
&3rug store. Price soc.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-22
II You Want to. Buy Or Sell Real
Estate, See HendersonR Real Estate Co.
Our Clubbing List.

The Journal and any of the follow.
ing papers will be sent one year foI
the amount set opposite their respect
i've names. Cash must accompany the
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