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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22
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Customers buying clothes at Wise's
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back But If you don't strike the
Free Day" you're sure of good goods
at reasonable prices. mss
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Public documents submitted to
Congress how how the postal deficit
can be overcome. An item Of $40,
100000 would help considerably.
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The corn crop Of the United
States is worth billion dollars more
than that of 1896. But just think of
the increase in the value Of the egg
crop.
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Uncle Joe says he would not ap-
prove billion appropriation for
waterways. But the request is for
only half billion, spread over ten
years.
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The Duke Of Abruzzi cabled his
farewell love letter. II is easy to
guess the reply: "Will be sister to
you"
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The stories Of Tweed and Ruef
show grating bosses that their in
dustry is unsafe on either side Of the
country.
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Oklahoma is deeply interested in a
test Of its Jim Crow law. None Of
the big states envy Oklahoma in its
choice of current sensations.
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To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money il
1t fails to cure. E. w. GROVES
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A big corn exposition is in progress
at Omaha. This is where Farmer
Bryan will have a show.
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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
AT GUNNELs ACADEMY.
An Interesting Program Will BE Rem
dercd on Friday Night, May I.

An Interesting Program VIII lie Ken
dercd on Friday Night, May I.
On Friday night, May 1st the fol-
lowing exercises will be rendered by
the pupils of Gunnels Academy. The
public is cordially invited to attend:
Song-Words of Welcome-Pri-
mary Grades.
Play-Baby Show at Pineyille-
Twelve little girls.
ecitation-Poppin' the Question
Tom Stokes
Farce-My Jeremiah.
Matilda Stacker, high-tempered
woman, Rubie Lee Barf1eld.
jeremiah Stacker, a hen-pecked
husband, Roy Kennedy.
Mrs. McDOnough, boarding house
keeper, Ruby Fletcher.
Thomas Tubb, a loafer and board
err, Robert Stokes.
Cicero Whitaker, colored boy,
Tom Stokes.
Comedy-The Darkey Wood Deal
err.
Deacon Decker-Roy Lee Kennedy
Mrs. Decker, a woman with a
strong temper and stronger arm,
Audrey Fletcher.
Arch Clevedale, darkey wood deal
err, Tom Stokes.
Farce-Uncle Jeff.
DR.. Cole, a village doctor, Cleon
Fletcher
Harry Cole, young man in love
Mrs. Grimes, widow, Ruby
Fletcher
Josephine Grimes, Harry's sweet
heart, Annie May Bartield.
Simon, a gardener, Roy Lee Ken
nedy.
Jumbo, Dewey Fletcher.
Uncle Jeff, a mischief maker, Rob
ert Stokes.
Negro Comedy-Axin' Her Fader
Pendleton Peppercorn, father of
three girls and very deaf, Robert
Stokes.
Gustus Tyler, a bashful suitor
Tom Stokes.
Priscilla, Audrey Fletcher.
Pamela, Ruby Fletcher
Polly Lucretia, his youngest daugh-
ter. Miss May McCarty.
Tableau-Good Night.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
IET DAWSON JOIN in CLEAN UP DAY

community to know the character OF
the people.
No year has ever failed to take
from our midst some one whom we
knew and loved. There are graves
in the cemetery over which grass mas
never yet grown. and before another
wear rolls around your head and mine
may be pillowed with the other loVed
ones. Then it is needful that we be
ND and doing, for the night cometh
when no man can work.
I suggest Thursday as cleanup
dav at the cemetery, and invite eV-
erybody to join in the work. En-
courage the cemetery committee with
YOUR presence. Make suggestion
or give a word of approval of the
work they are doing. What think
you?
This leaves Saturday, the 25th. for
the city cleanup as requested. Re
specially, MRS. B. II. HOOD.
April goth, 1907.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
Philatheas Pay Tender Tribute.

On the morning of April IL, just
as the day-spring from on high ush-
cred in the quiet Sabbath, one of our
number, Miss Alice Barnes, closed
her tired eyes upon all things earthly
and entered into that rest that Sab
bath keeping prepared for the people
of God. AS we assembled III the Phl-
lathea room at the Sunday school
hour the quiet step, the low-spoken
words, the holy hush that rested IKE
a benediction upon the scene remind
ed us only too we'll that the vacant
chair would never again be hlleu Dy
the one whose gentle life and sweet
personality had won the love ana
confidence of the entire class. HeaV-
en- was very near that morning. me
lesson was about Christ raising Laz-
arus from the dead And Jesus said,
"Our friend Lazarus sleepeth.
AS we spoke of our friend in con-
nection with this beautiful lesson the
thought of life, not death, was the
impulse of that hour. Her presence
seemed so real that we could almost
look into the kind eyes and feel the
touch of a vanished hand. Tender
thoughts voiced in loving words trem-
bled upon every lip. The following
are some of the expressions that
gushed from responsive hearts; "She
IS not dead, but sleepeth. There IS
no death, that which seems is
transition" One said: Recently
as | sat by her bedside and she seem
cd so much better and we talked OF
the work she loved so we'll she SAID,
with a smile, 1 will be SO glad when
am we'll enough to go back to the
claee again. Later, when the still
small voice whispered the Master
has come and called for thee she
looked into the tear-stained face OF
that faithful, heart broken mother
/ and with note OF distress III her
voice for her said, Mama, don 40
! that. don't grieve so; it is all rlSht,
! it is Gods will. - One remarked, l
/ feel like the fife of Alice Barnes new
er spoke so eloquently as it does TINS
morning"
We grew reminiscent. We remem-
bered that only few months ago
another member of our class, MISS
Ferrie Bird, went to her home above
Thus, two of our members have en-
tered in the house of many mansions;
! they have seen the King IN HIS Deau-
tv. and now from the other shore
! they beckon us onward and upward
| towards that celestial city.
The funeral was conducted by her
pastor. Rev. n. B. O'Kelley. After
reading a scripture lesson that earn
est man of God spoke words of love,
and sympathy and hope to the grief
stricken family. The songs were
sung softly and tenderly. The many
floral offerings were but expressions
of love and appreciation from the
| friends in Dawson.
While the flowers were all so beau
tiful and expressed a sentiment so
lovely we would not discriminate
We only mention the offering of an
absent friend-a beautiful wreath
The color scheme was white and hell
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
THE SOCIAL REALM.

~
On Saturday morning Miss Chap
Saville entertained the younger mem
bers of her music class and her Sun
day school class at an Easter egg
hunt on the public school grounds,
There were about forty present, and
their bright faces reflected their hap
piness. Candy eggs, eggs stuffed
with peanuts and raisins and eggs OF
many colors were hidden in every
possible place. After the merry hunt
began happy EXPLANATIONS We're
heard on all sides as gay-colored
eggs were spied, and bright eyes ana
eager hands soon brought them from
their hiding PAGES. After the ''spollS
of each little hunter had been exam
med and admired each one present
guessed how many eggs had peeH
hidden. Misses Louise Marlin ana
Villa Hatcher came nearest 10 the
correct number, and were given
dainty Easter souvenirs. A trip TO
the Dawson Drug Co.'S. store was the
crowning pleasure of the dellghttul
morning. In honor of their coming
the store was tastefully and brlghtly
decorated with vases of roses and
sweet peas. Here they were served
with cream and waters and chocolate
bonbons. The affair was one OF the
most delightful of it's kind ever given
in Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases pu' together and
until the last few years was supposed to be in
durable For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease an1 prescribed local
remedies and by constantly failing to cure With
local treatment pronounced it incurable. Science
has proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease
and therefore requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by f. !. Che
ney K Go. Toledo. OHIO is the only constitution
nj cure on the market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to a tea roOnful. 1t acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system They offer one hundred dollars for anv
case il fails to cure Send for circulars and testi-
monials Address f. ]. Cheney n Co, Toledo, o.
Sold hv Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
The Geiger Music Club.

The Geiger Music Club was de-
lightfully entertained Saturday after
noon by Miss Chap Saville at her
home on Church street. The parlors
were deliberately decorated in pink
and green, the club colors. Vases OF
pink and white roses were placed
on tables and mantels, and ferns
in handsome jardineers were arrang-
ed among the tables. Progressive
games were played, and the hand
painted score cards were done in
dainty Easter designs in pink and
green. Miss Rucker 1weedy drew
the first prize, a box of candy, and
Miss Ruth. Tweedy the BOBBY, toy
rabbit. At the close of the game
delicious cream and cake were serV-
cd
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
RATES HAVE BEEN RAISED
Cotton Buyer Says That Freight to
Savannah Is Higher Than 1t
Was Year Ago.


Editor Dawson News: There have
been some questions asked as to the
freight rate on cotton from interior
points to Savannah compared with
the rates in the year 1906. In the sea-
son of 1906 the rate on cotton to
Savannah was 81 cents with II
cents per 100 pounds terminal
charges, which, of course, makes
.381a cents. In the season of 1907 the
rate on cotton to Savannah was 81
cents, with cents per 100 pounds
terminal charges, making 40 cents
total per 100 pounds to Savannah.
This last rate was put into effect
under the railroad commission ap-
pointed by Governor Hoke Smith.
am reliably informed that one of the
largest export houses in Georgia,
with headquarters in Atlanta, wrote
S. G. McLendon, chairman of the
railroad commission, regarding the
above raise in freight brought about
by the railroads and asked him to
take action in the matter The COM
mission not only ignored the COM
plant, but adopted the rate then in
force, which was the advanced rate
This advance alone on Georgia's
cotton crop, estimated at two million
bales Though the hot winds might
have reduced it some), amounts to
$15O,000. Terrell county's proper
+;o,, Of tho ipcraacp6 frnioht rate on
cotton, estimating her crop at 3d.
600 bales, is about $2,635
So much for HOke Smiths admin
istration, which was to save to the
farmers of Georgia between four and
five million dollars a year in freight
rates. Respectfully,
C. H. ARTHUR,
Former Hoke Smith Supporter.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22

Editor of The News: | have been
very much interested in the civic i'm
urovement spirit that is agitated by
many good women of the state, and
felt in hopes that the wave would
be waited to Dawson sooner or later
and kindle a spark of enthusiasm IN
the bosom of our good women, who
are so capable of taking hold of such
good work.
The plea for a state beautiful, a
city beautiful, home beautiful
should stir every man and woman In
Georgia. This village improvement
idea which has been in existence for
more than fifty years has now devel-
oped into a national impulse for civic
improvement.
Too long we have neglected the
sanitary condition of our homes; the
streets in many places are belittered
and unsightly. viii Dawson, then,
join in this state cleaning-up day, or
win she lag behind? This is no wo-
mans affair. The men, and especial
ly the city council, are asked to CO.
operate. 1t is the work of the citi-
zen, a state and a nation.
Another great need is an attract
i've park, a playground for the chill
dren instead of the mario wstreets,
where they so often trespass upon
flower yards.
I guess it would see msomewhat
1udicrous to the children If | were
to tell them that, in days gone by
the Sabbath schools of Dawson pic
nicked with as much pomp and pride
at Hard Money Park, F" Dawson, Ga,
as they do today at North or East
Highlands, Columbus, Ga. Though
most of the Sabbath school workers
of that day have been gathered to
their reward, yet many sweet mem
cries linger around the spot, and If
this place had then been purchased
and beautified (as a few of the cit
izens desired) your children would
have a place of recreation and the
city could today boast of and point
And now last, but not least, in
the language of civic improvement
woman: rs your cemetery, the city
of the dead, made beautiful? Do
YOU give constant care to the graves
of your loved ones, or only once each
year look after your lot and make
clean the graves of those who have
gone before? Sacred is this duty,
and so binding is it on you and on
me that if we neglect it we, and we
alone, are responsible.
made an appeal to the city au-
thorities last October in behalf OF
the city cemetery, but, l am sorry to
say, the weeds and briars still stand
as a living monument to the public
spirit of the city. 1t is sad COM
mentary upon the Dawson spirit
to read what one of Americas great
est statesmen, Benjamin Franklin,
wrote years ago when he said: Il
only need to visit the graveyard of a
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
An Easter Egg Hunt.

Little Miss Theodosia Holl1ngs-
worth entertained eighteen of her
friends with an Easter egg hunt Sat
urday afternoon. 1t was the first
affair of the kind that the little folks
had ever attended, and their surprise
and 10y snone in their sparkling
eyes. Little feet sped back ana
forth and expectant eyes peered IN
to places where a careful bunny
might hide an egg. All were quite
enthusiastic over the bright eggs
that were rewards of their labor.
Each little guest was given basket
of candy eggs on which were perched
chickens and rabbits. During the
afternoon lemonade and waters were
served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
The Session Was Short.

The session of the city court was
short Monday, it being adjourned
about the middle of the afternoon.
Several civil cases were disposed of,
but only one criminal case was tried.
The defendant was a negro named
Will Price, who was found concealed
in the store of Mr.. Darius Brown.
He was found guilty of attempting to
commit a larceny, and sentenced to
six months in the changing or a
fine of $4,000 A new trial will be
asked for.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22

otrope One other piece, the class
offering, done in blue. and white, the
class colors. The design was the cres-
cent and bar, the Philathea emblem.
The entire piece was done in white
carnations and brides roses, save
across the bar was the word "Phila-
thea" in blue forget-me-nots. So
amid the beautiful flowers of spring,
natures love-gifts to man, we laid
her away to sleep. .....
Sleep on, beloved, sleep and take
thy rest;
Lay down thy head upon thy Savior's
breast;
We love thee we'll, but Jesus loves
thee best"
AS we turn to the sOrroW-smitten
family we can tenderly say your grief
is ours. We enter the sacred home
circle and sit by your side in the
dark hours of sorrow. We know
your crushed hearts are bleeding at
every pore, and yet there is a note
of joy even in all of this sorrow. The
two sisters, Bert and Alice, are re-
united. We can but fancy that ere
the first happy greeting was over
with hands clasped they knelt for
worship before the Crucified One, the
risen Christ. I'VE shall know Him
by the prints of the nails in His
hands" 1t is a sweet thought-the
first day Alice spent in heaven was
the Sabbath day, the Sunday before
Easter.
Twas fitting that she died while
nearing the Easter-tide-
This child of your prayers and love;
In the early dawning of the Sabbath
morning
She went to her home above.
Read and adopted by the Philathea
Glass, First Baptist Church, and or
dered that a copy of this tribute be
spread upon the class record, a copy
sent to the family of our beloved
friend. and a copy be furnished The
Dawson News with a request for pub
lication
MISS MINNIE BRIDGES,
MISS JIM MAE SEAY,
MISS MINNIE LOU MARTIN,
MISS MAMIE DEUBLER,
MRS 7 A TVEY Committee
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
BUSTER AND TIGE.
Opera House Was Packed With Peo-
pie Thursday Afternoon.


Buster Brown and Tige were in
Dawson Thursday, and that after
noon gave a performance at the OPP
era house under the management of
Mr.. j. w. F. Lowrey, Dawson "Old
reliable" merchant.
The children, and the old people,
too, for that matter. were out in
great numbers to witness the per-
Torrance, and all were highly enter
tanned. 1t was one of the largest au-
diences that ever gathered in the OPP
era house, and standing room was at
a premium.
Mr.. Lowrey is going to dispose of
his large and new stock of merchan-
disc at cost, and has page advertise
ment in The News today that should
interest our readers. The few prices
that are quoted give a good idea of
the really great bargains he is
offering. This is no bogus sale, but
every word OF the advertisement will
be verified by a call at his store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
Miss Christie's Party.

Miss Annie May Christie entertain
ed a few of her friends Friday even
ing very delightfully."-. Miss Christie
is one of the most attractive of the
younger set, and quite a charming
hostess. The evening was spent in
formally in playing old-fashioned
games, which caused much merri-
ment. Hot chocolate and salad
course were served at the close of the
evening.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
rhe Wednesday Afternoon Club.

The Wednesday Afternoon Club
met last week with Mrs. E. T. Jordan.
Interesting papers were read by Miss
Mary McGehee, Mrs. l. P. Cooke ana
Mrs. N. B. O'Kelley. Miss Lille
Cheatham had charge OF Orthoepy,
which proved unusually interesting
and instructive. Mrs. L. Lamar gave
current events, which was one of the
most enjoyable features of the meet
ing. Roll call was answered with
quotations from Lamertine. A large
number of members were present,
and the meeting was thoroughly en-
joyable.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
Railroad Wreck.

The Central passenger train was
nearly two hours late Tuesday morn
ing. the delay being caused by the
wreck of a coal car near Smithville.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
MISS MINNIE BRIDGES,
MISS JIM MAE SEAY,
MISS MINNIE LOU MARTIN,
MISS MAMIE DEUBLER,
MRS. ]. A. IVEY, Committee
A Cotton Square.

The first cotton square The News
has heard of this season is possessed
by Mr.. J. T. Johnston, of the eastern
part of the county. This is the ear
lest we have ever heard of one
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22

$500 will buy a solid oak. bed
stead at the Pickett Furniture Cos.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22

Beautiful line of Easter novelties,
post cards, etc, at c. L. Mics. 9B
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-22
A STRONG PLEA Is MADE FOR A
CLEANER AND A MORE
BEAUTIFUL TOWN.
Lady WHO Has Civic improvement
Spirit Calls Attention to Belitter-
ed and Unsightly Streets. The
Neglected Cemetery.
Vou Issued for CIeaning-Up Day

Call Issued for Cleaning-Up Day
Mrs. John Dozier Pou, chair
man of the civic Improvement
committee oil the state fedora
ton, representing 5000 wo-
men. requests that April 20 be
set apart as a general cleaning
up day all over the state.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-29
STATE FARMERS UNION.
Meeting in Columbia was Harmoni.
GUS and Largely Attended.

Columbia, Jan. 23.-At the meet
lg of the State Farmers Union yes
terday afternoon the following off,
GERS were elected:
President B. Harris, Pendleton.,
Vice President-A. j. Perritt ,Dar-
lington. ~
Secretary-TreasurerJ w. Reid,
Spartanburg.
Chaplain e. Bodie, saluda.
Organizer-B. r. Earle, Greenville
Conductors. Quinn, Cherokee.
Door-keeper-7--A. A. r. Calvert, ABB
beville.
Executive Committee w b. Parks
of Edgefield, J.. G. Stribling, of An
derson, o. p. Goodwin of Laurens
j. Frank Ashe of York, II. G.. VIII
longhby of Florence, J. l.. Baker of
Lee. alsl
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, further, That our State
Union Of South Carolina, That the
Legislature be urged to speedily pass
a bill for the repeal of the agricultu-
raj lien law, that our peopl' may
have relife from its ruinous eli scts.
Resolved, further, That our State
Legislature be urged to speedily pass
labor contract law that will stand
the test of the courts"
The body adopted a constitution
which is more explicit than the old
one, and will give better satisfaction
to the members, 1t Is claimed. 5
The utmost harmony prevailed
and there Is no schism or faction In
the union. There never was q more
harmonious meeting, those present
said after the meeting adjourned.
One hundred and six delegates
were present, representing "a coun-
ties. and many others, not delegates,
were also In attendance. rs.