The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18
HEROD HAPPENINGS.

OF HerOd showed their appreciation
iof his services by giving a basket
dinner on the grounus. 1t was esti-
mated that the crowd numbered be-
tween 700 and 500. There was
more than enough dinner for them
Jail, as Herod makes a success of ev-
Ierything she undertakes. The sing
ing was much enjoyed, as We have
some marvellous young voices here.
Invitations have oeen issued by
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. McLendon to the
marriage of their daughter, Miss Oh
i've, to Mr.. John Edgar Mathews on
september /, at home Miss Olive is
a recent graduate of the State Nor
NAL school, and one of our sweetest
and prettiest girls. Mr.. Mathews is
a gentleman of fine birth and breed
ing, and is teacher of high grade.
Congratulations are extended in ad-
vance.
One of the most delightful affairs
OF last week was the barbecue and
spread dinner at Birdwood given by
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Garrett to some
lof their friends. There were about
sixty present, and each enjoyed the
Misses Sears, Mathis and English
of Dawson, McLane of atlanta, Pat
rick of Doverel, Burge and Aycock
of Graves harris of Sheilman and
Kaufman and McGill of Yeomans
were among the many attractive girls
here Friday.
The first bale was ginned here the
first of last week, and cotton is now
coming in at such a lively rate that
Messrs. Harris and Gatlin are in dan
ger OF losing some of their avoirdu-
pois.
One OF our busy housewives threw
some Uncovered 'tanglefoot' out
where the chickens got it, and quite
a number of them left for chicken
heaven. Burn your used ''tangle-
foot"
Rev. Ledbetter delivered one of
his matchless temperance lectures
here Friday afternoon to a packed
house. Smiles and tears attesteu
high appreciation of his efforts.
The telephone line is being extend
ed from here to Mr. Frank Cokers
country home at Clark's mill. Sew
eral on the line will have phones
put in their homes.
Messrs. J. T. Brim, Dewitt Brim
Grady Brim and Charlie Melton and
Misses Agnes, Lumye and Bronnie
Mae Brim spent the first of the week
at Yeomans.
Capt. D. j. Dennis and his guest.
| Mr.. I'd F1nkstOn of PARROT, tried
their luck with the finny tribe last
week at Cordray and other places.
Mr.. j. E. Brim returned from New
York Wednesday, and will soon have
the latest style goods at right prices
for the peoples inspection.
Mrs. j. j. McLain, with Mrs. Hugh
! Duggan and Miss Carolyn Duggan of
Atlanta, is expected to arrive here
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. j. T. Coker enter
tanned at a dinner party this week.
honorees being Mr.. and Mrs. j. IL,
Hass.
Miss Corinne Lewis and Master
! William Lewis of Dawson have been
guests OF -nlss Matte Belle English.
One of our boys who is an ex
pert in the use of firearms is think
ing OF getting him a cannon.
Messrs. w. H. Massey, Dannie
Sem and J. E. Mathews were Wis
iting beaux here Sunday.
The Baptist pulpit will be filled
Sunday by a visiting minister of abil-
lty. Come and hear him.
Miss Johnnie Will Kelly has been
the popular guest of Mrs. Ned Nc
Lendon for several days.
Miss Helen Melton will return this
week from visit to Georgetown and
Eufaula friends.
Hiss Dollie Harris of near Shell
man has been recent guest of Miss
Claude Harris.
The game of baseball Friday re-
suited in the defeat of Doverel bv
Herod 4 to z.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. McLendon have
spent several days at White Sulphur
Dprings, Fla.
Friday, the thirteenth, was an nm
lucky day for Herod and her numer-
GUS visitors.
Mr.. Jack Brim, Jr., went I'D to
Parrot Sunday to see his best girl
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Worsham were
appreciated visitors here last week.
Miss Ethel Blackshear is the adj
mired guest of friends in Sutton
Mr.. Carey Melton spent Sunday in
Dawson with relatives and friends
Mrs. Dan English of Dawson spent
the weekend with relatives here.
Miss Yetta Harris is the guest of
Misses Worsham in Dawson.
Miss Ragan is teaching a class in
instrumental music here.
Mr.. H. P. hass visited friends in
north Georgia last week.