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The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19
III Liked Chicken. BUT

1t was in crowded subway train.
says the New York Press. The Sat
urday afternoon matinee-goers filled
the cars, and as small tidal wave
of femininity swept along, one was
borne on its crest who was attired as
Solomon never was. If her costume
was striking, however, hen headgear
was appalling with its burden of
plumes and ribbon A meek, mouse
like man read paper beside her, and
as she turned her head from side to
side her long plumes tickled his ear
and brushed his mouth. He stood 1t
as long as he could, but when a sud
den toss of her head drew an exasper-
ating feathery fringe sharply across
his lips he folded up his paper in dis
gust.
Madam" he said. witheringly, =
like chicken. but not the feathers!
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19
Back Stitching.

To start back stitching, take short
stitch on the upper side and q long
one on the under side, bringing the
needle out a stitch in advance OF the
short one just taken. Insert the
needle where the short stitch on the
right side finishes, passing it under
the material and out again stitch in
advance Of the last one taken
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19
CurIs in Fashion.

Among the folk fashions borrowed
from Poland is that curious one OF the
dangling curls at the sides OF the
face. Some of the iaring women in
Paris are trying the little curls which
fall over the temples and account for
the stray locks about the ear.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19
twentieth Century Progress.

1--WE got bright idea for my new
farce said the up-to-date young
dramatist Instead of opening with
a housemaid busting the furniture and
telling the audience the plot I'm 60
ing to bring on vacuum cleaner with
photographic attachment
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19
Merry Moments
With Hulnorists
Her rreLeUance
BY Judd Mortimer Lewis.

naut's wonderful feat. Swiftly and ma
jestically the huge whitewinged fiier
circled the field, turned and swung
back until it appeared to poise di-
rectly above them, and Wright could
be plainly seen with his feet braced
against some part of the apparatus.
Why, exclaimed my friends wife,
he is wearing low-necked tans, isn't
he!'"
Take yourself, for instance When
told you that that garter snake which
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19
Harry LADDERS First Job

stolen his berries; had eaten
them
Well" was the reply, "ye'll eat nae
mair here; ye're sacked!"
So l left. And that was the end of
my first job.-Har-y Lauder, in Strand
Magazine.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19
Fatal Catastrophe,

Young Wife (mournfully)-I am
afraid, doctor, my poor husband with
this wretched cold will cough up his
life.
Young Doctor (startled)-Oh, trust
not, my dear madam; at least not until
he coughs up my bill.-Baltimore
American.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19

you killed the other day was boa con-
strictor, if you had given the matter
the thousandth part of your attention
you would have known that such a
thing was utterly impossible; but
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19

QcdQdCucb, uCl Fou5
prostration, and
hemorrhages.
Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compoundmademe
well and strong, 80
that lean do all my
homework, and at
tend to the store
and post-ohce, and
Ifeel muchyounger
than / really am.
"Lydia IL. Pink
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19

gump of me, don't you think New
York Sun.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19
coNsoLINe.

Artist-Yes, my art is my fortune.
Model (cheerily)-Never mind. Pow.
erty is no crime.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19
THE
BEST
REMEDY
For Women Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Noah, KY. 81 was passing through
the Change Of Life and suffered from
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19

Natty empire raincoat of elephant
gray, waterproof silk, trimmed with
black satin sash, cuffs and collar, and
silver buttons and belt buckle. Such
a coat is dressy enough for genera
spring wear.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-03-19
TEXAS STATE LAND

Millions of acres of school land to be sold by the
State SLIGO to $500 acre only one-fortieth cash
and 40 years time balances; three per cent inter-
est; only $500 cash for l60 acres at $500 per acre,
Greatest opportunity: good agricultural land; send
so cents Book of Instructions and New State Law.
j. ]. snyder School Land Locator, 1870 9th St.
Austin, Tex Reference. Austin National Bank
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-02-19
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE

Having qualified as administrator of the estate
of the late DR. G.. 5. West hereby give notice to
all persons indebted to said estate that the same
must be paid at once and those having claims
against said estate to present the same at once
duly authenticated for settlement
d. S. Griffith, Admir-
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-02-19

Senator McIntiie has introduced
bill in the Iegisla ure to correct fool
ish practice WI ich has been observed
in this state for two years. Senator
Mclntire's bill is TO restore the old
practice of having the judge deliver
his charge to the jury after the law
yers of both sides have finished their
pleas. The legislature two years ago
enacted law which reversed this pro-
ceeding, having the judge deliver his
instructions first and then allowing
the attorneys to make their addresses.
confusing the Jry with their biased
arguments. The old course, of the
charge last, is the proper one. After
the jury have heard the please of coun-
sci, the judge restores the case TO its
proper basis by telling them the exac
law concerning the case and removes
all doubts or confusions from their
minds. 1t is to be hoped the Legislature
will pass Senator McIntire's bill AMI
restore a practice which should not
have been changed in the first place. =
Wheeling News.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-02-19

Mrs. Hancock, the idow of John
Hancock, Of the revolution, married
James Scott. Her last days We're Sc
cluded. Those who were admitted to
her little supper table were highly hon
ored. When Lafayette was last in this
country, he made an early call upon
her, and they who were witnesses
speak of it with admiration. The once
youthful cheyalier and the unrivallel
belle met as ifonly summer had pass
ed since they had enjoyed social inter.
views during the perils OF the revolu-
ton. She was attentive in her very
last days TO taste in dress, as when in
the circles of fashion. -''She would new
Ell forgive young GIRL she said, "who
did not dress to please nor one who
seems pleased with her dress.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-02-19
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
FIDJcIARY NOTICES

The accounts Of the following fdueiaries are
before the undersigned Commissioner of Ae-
counts for settlements: :
Alice X Bender and Elizabeth c. Carney. ex.
ecutrices of Jacob v Carney, deceased e
A. q. Nadenbousch executor Of f. G Williams,
deceased
a a Nadenbousch. administrator cum tesla
rnento annexo Of John W Criswen deceased
". ii. Kilmer,. administrator OF W. L. Light, de
ceased
Nuna Wolf guardian of Glenie Brookey
d. W. q. Gain, guardian of Cletis Kettering
Given under my hand this 18th day of Feb
1908 L. Dew Gerhardt
Commissioner of Accounts,foI
the County Court of Berkeley County
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-02-19
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FRANCHISE.

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of
February 1909 the Interstate Natural Gas Com
pany corporation, organized under the laws
of the State of West Virginia, fled with the
common council of the city of Martinsburg, w
Va its application for franchise enabling Ii To
lay construct, maintain and operate through
the streets and alleys and over the bridges Of
said city its mains and pipe lines to enable II TO
carry on the business of transporting distribute
ing and delivering to its customers gas for light
ing heating and other purposes. and that It will
ask said common council to act upon said appli-
cation at its regular or special meeting 10 be
held on the 18th Of March 1909
Interstate Natural Gas Co.
By By Faulkner, Walker and Woods its Atty
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-02-19

Land ofsOpportunities


If you are tired of working the hilIy
and stony farms of Pennsylvania and
West Virginia, or if are tired of work.
ing in the mills or coal mines and want
the incest and as fertile farm land as is
to be found in the entire United States
then we have the land you are looking
for. Or if you are in a position to in
vest money we can show you the best
and safest investment to be found any,
where
fhe Panhandle, or II 0rthwestern part
of Texas, W here our lands are located,
has as pleasant and healthy climate
during the entire year as any part of
The United States, and also an abund-
ance of rainfall during the crop-grow-
nIg season and plenty of absolutely
fresh water; the land lies very nice and
level, is not wet or swampy, and is ex-
ceptionally fertile and Will raise I'M
usually large crops of every kind, in
fact you could make as much or more
tAan the cost Of your farm in the first
gear.
W. are now selling this land for only
u $50 per acre, according to dis
ince from railroads and towns. Good
terms. Our eXcursio Us go 10 Texas,
twice each month; very low rates and
first class. accommodations.
Our Next Excursion Leaves Pittsbury
10 p. m. Feb. Is.
Send for our free illustrated bookle
giving full particulars of this land.
Now is the tine to investigate this
land, as thousands of Northern peo-
pie here located there recently prices
are sure to more than doub in the
very near future. We will refund your
entire expense of making the trip if we
have misrepresented the land
We want you 10 go with US on our
next excursion.
Kurtz & Seehausen,
900 Commonwealth Bldg, 316 Fourth
avenue.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Agents Wanted
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-02-19

The industrial department of the 4.
land owners between tagerstown and
Front Royal along the line of thatr ad
to give some attention to the culture Of
sugar beats. Experts in beet growing,
who have had the soil in this section
analysed, have assured the rail way Of
ficials that beets car be grown here
with as much profit as in Kansas and
Colorado. Two Clarke county fsrners
tried sugar beets last yea on small
tracts which yielded a satisfactory
rop, and the experiment will be tried
on a more extensive scale the coming
spring.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-02-19
TRUSTEES SALE
OF Valuable
REAL ESTATE

In pursuance Of certain deed-of-trust made
by James g. Davis and l.. G. Davis, his wife to
Hammond Hunter. trustee, said deed bearing
date the 10th day of August, 1908, and OF record
in the Office Of the Clerk Of the County Coort of
Berkeley County, w. Va. in Deed Book No los,
pa &c 400 said trustee will sell at public auction
az the front door of the County Court house of
said County at 100 o'clock D M on
Saturday March 18th, 1909
those two certain lots of land situate at the
northeasterly corner of Baker street and New
York avenue in Arden District. said county and
state, and known and designated as lots No. /
and 2 OF block No 10 of plat No | of the Mar
tinsburg. Mining Manufacturing and Improve
ment Company's addition TO the town of Mar
tinshurg. and which plat is recorded in the Office
of the Clerk of the County Court of said County
in Deed Book No, 80, page 3; being the same real
estat- conveyed TO the said James G. Davis by
deed from d. G. Westenhaver and Others bear
ing date the 10th day of August 1903 and record
ed in the office of the Clerk OF the County Court
of said County in Deed Book No. l05, page 400
Terms
Onchalf OF the purchase money cash ON day
of sale the residue i'm one year with interest
from date, said deferred payments to be Sc
cured by deed-of-trust on the property sold
Hammond Hunter
Trustee
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-02-19
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The regular annual meeting of the STOCKHOLM
ers of the Dry Run Turnpike CO.. will he held On
Monday March 1909 at p, IN, in the County
Court room ON West King St. Martinsburg. "
Va, to elect board of directors and to trans-
act any other business that may lawfully come
before such meeting
A. H. Walker. Pres.
]. r. CatrOw. Sec'y.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-02-19

M. C. KENNEDY, H. TONGE. Supt
Vice Pres. Il Gen'l Supt.
I ii. A. Riddle. Gen. Pass Agt.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-02-19
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Having qualified the executor of Lucy Ellen
Barr. deceased. notice hereby given all persons
kI owing themselves be indebted said estate to
can a7c make prompt settlement OF same. and all
persons having claims against the said estst~ will
present them properly authenticated for settemen
D. w, Snyder Jr., Executor Of
the last will and testament Of Lucy Ellen Barr de-
ceased.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-06-23
WHO WILL LOSE THEIR JOBS?
road Commissioners Will Be
Lost in the Shuttle.

There is considerable speculation
as to which of the five state railroad
commissioners will have their Off
cial heads chopped off this summer
AS is known, the new state demo-
cratic platform is committed to the
reduction of the membership of the
commission from five to three. 1t
is reported that the proposed legis-
lation will be aimed at individuals,
Judge George Hillyer of Atlanta and
Hon. Murphy Gambler of DeKalb
county. If, however, the legislature
hews strictly to the platform declar-
alton referring to the number and
not individuals, Hon. o. B. Stevens
of Terrell county will be one of the
two to be legislated out of Office if
the legislation is enacted
1t is stated that unless the effort
to reduce the number of commission
ers is aimed at individuals the nat
ural thing in keeping platform faith
would be to pass legislation abolish
ing the offices of the two commission
ers whose terms of office has expired,
Commissioners Stevens and Cand-
lei IGIllS expire Oh december III :,
1911, while Judge Hillyer's term for
which he has been chosen by the peo-
pie continues until December l, 1918.
Chairman McLendon's term of
office expires simultaneously with
that of Commissioner Hillyer, and the
legislature might feel some embar-
rassment in jumping over Commits
siOner Stevens and disregarding
Chairman McLendon to strike Com
missioner Hillyer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-06-23
CENTRAL RAILROAD SOLD.
Announcement Made That Illinois
Central Owns 1t.


The sale of the Central of Georgia
Railway to the Illinois Central rail-
road, carrying out plans forecasted
more than a year ago, has been an
nounced. The transaction originated
in negotiations eliminating in No
vember, 1907, when the entire capt.
tai stock of the Central Of Georgia
passed into the hands of William
Nelson Cromwell and John w. Cas-
ties. The purchase, it was an
nounced a few months later, was for
E. H. Hartman, whose intention, it
was then stated, was to transfer it
to the Illinois Central. The price
paid by the Illinois Central was not
given out.
Announcement of the transfer is
now made by Maj. J. F. Hanson of
Atlanta, president of the Central of
Georgia. The price paid by Mr.. Har-
riman for the stock to the par value
of $5,000,000, it was stated, was
$3,OO0,000, or at the rate or $50 per
share
The entire capital stock of the
Central of Georgia was originally
held by the reorganization commit
tee of the Richmond and West Point
Terminal Railroad and Warehouse
Company. In June, 1907, the stock
was sold to Oakleigh Thorne of New
YORK and Marsden j. Perry of Provi-
dence, R. l., who agreed to retain
voting control for at least two years
1t was from these gentlemen that
Messrs. Cromwell and Castles secured
the stock, and they sold it to MI
Hartman.
The transfer of the Central of
Georgia carries with it the control
of two steamship lines, one from Sa-
vannah to New York, and the other
from Savannah to Boston, operated
by the Ocean Steamship Company
The Central of Georgia operates a
little over 1900 miles of road. It's
system touches that of the Illinois
Central at Birmingham, Ala.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-06-23
TRIBUTE TO A FAITHFUL OLD NEGRO WOMAN
Kezah Randall After Useful Life Decided
Only One Home

The News has received the follow
ing tribute to faithful and respect
ed negro woman who died a few
days ago, and although it was not
accompanied by the name of the
writer we violate our rule and give
it space in our columns:
Keziah Randall was born near
Weston, Ga, in 1S49, and died May
%, 1903. She was sick about
eighteen months, but was not con-
fined to her bed more than six
months. In 1865 she was married
to W. L. Randall, and for these many
years they have lived happily togeth-
err. She was the mother of fifteen
children, four boys and eleven girls,
all now living except one girl. In
ante-bellum days she was the prop
erty of Mrs. Marshall, mother of
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-06-23
OLD VETS ORGANIZE CAMP.
Capt. McWilliams Elected Command
err. Will Meet Once Month.

er. Will Meet Once a Month.
Pursuant to adjournment at a
former meeting number of cOnfed-
crate veterans of Terrell county met
in the court house Wednesday morn
ing for the purpose of recognizing
Camp No. 404.
On motion Capt. T. A. McWilliams
was made chairman and called the
meeting to order, and by unanimous
vote he was elected camp command
er. F. G. Thompson was elected Sec
rotary and treasurer, Capt William
Jennings vice-president, Elder w. I.
Everett chaplain, DR.. w. c. Kendrick
surgeon and Solomon Jones adju-
tant, all these being unanimously
elected.
On motion it was determined to
have the regular meetings of the
camp on the first Tuesday in each
month at 10 o'clock a. m.
On motion the secretary was IN
structed to enroll those present, as
follows: T. A. McWilIiams, F. G..
Thompson, William Jennings, w. c.
Kendrick, Solomon Jones, T. P.
Burge, S. J. Sem, Eli Jenkins, Will
liam Stevens, S. N. Rauch, j. S.
Spear. H. H. Melton, B. R. RADON,
F. Huff and B. T. Bridges.
The veterans adjourned to meet
again on the date fixed for their reg
ular meetings.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-06-23
BURGLAR BEHIND JAIL BARS
SHERIFF HILL DID FINE WORK
IN SASSER ROBBERY.
Caught Strange Negro in Dawson
Who Entered Stores, Bank
and POStOffiCe

Sheriff M. G. Hill did good piece
of work following a wholesale bur
glary at Sasser on Monday night of
last week.
The sheriff was notified of the bur-
glaries Tuesday afternoon, and We'd
nesday afternoon he had the burglar,
a strange negro in this section, be-
hind the Jail bars in Dawson.
Several places of business were en-
tered at Sasser, but the burglar did
not take away any great quantity of
goods or anything of much value,
money evidently being what he want
ed. L. A. Davis missed pistol and
some cartridges from his store, and
J. j. Stevens a few canned goods.
NJ. S. Jordan lost a watch and sew
eral pieces of jewelry from his show
case, and from the Bank of Sasser
only a pistol was taken, Nothing
was missed from the postofice, but
at the Seaboard depot some small
change was found and appropriated,
as we're also some refreshments in
the way of fine old Kentucky brand
which some thirsty citizen, perhaps
J. Iscariot or Bob Hurrah, had had
shipped to him from out the state
was literally partaken of.
Pistol Led to Capture.
The burglar, who gives his name
as Charlie Williams and says his
home is at Valdosta, was arrested at
a negro resort beyond the Central
depot, and it was the pistol stolen
from the Bank of SasSer that led to
his capture.
Sheriff Hill learned that a pistol
had been pawned to Edgar Burch,
Dawson negro, and was soon in
communication with Cashier Harvey
Hill of the Bank of Sasser. That
gentleman quickly came to Dawson,
identified the weapon, and soon there
after Williams, who pawned it to
Burch, was located and arrested.
The sheriff found in the burglars
possession a watch and several pieces
of jeWelry that were stolen from Mr.
Jordan's store, and Wednesday
morning a pistol stolen from Mr..
Davis store was recovered, it having
also been pawned in Dawson.
The prisoner looks to be about
thirty years of age, is a gingercake
color, and we'll dressed. 1t is thought
that he had an accomplice, but he
is reticent on this point.
The negro is evidently a profess
sional burglar who travelled around
the country and operated in the small
towns. 1t is likely that he commit
ted the recent burglaries in Parrott
and Brentwood, at each of which
places several stores, the bank, post
Office and railroads depot were en-
tered.
All three of these burglaries were
committed on Monday night, and just
one week apart.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-06-23

Mr.. Wood Marshall and Capt. Duke
Marshall. Since emancipation this
woman and her husband have lived
in this community, and had only one
home. That was with Miss Caroline
Kaigler, who, in return for her faith
full service during all this time, deed
ed her small home and twenty
seven acres of land. She was a good,
faithful, honest colored woman, who
had many friends among the best
white people, and was universally
loved by her own race.
During her last illness she often
said she was prepared and ready to
meet her Maker. Her remains were
inferred in Red Hill cemetery, and a
large number of people attended the
funeral services, which were conduct
ed by her pastor, Rev. Stringer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-06-23
DON'T EXPERIMENT.
You Will Make No Mistake If You
Follow This Advice.
Never neglect your kidneys.

Never neglect your kidneys.
If you have pain in the back, uri-
nary disorders, dizziness and ner-
vousness it's time to act, and no time
to experiment. These are all symp-
toms of kidney trouble, and you
should seek a remedy which is
known to cure the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills is the remedy
to use. No need to experiment. 1t
has cured many stubborn cases in
this vicinity.
Can Dawson residents demand fur
Their proof than that contained in
the following testimonial?:
d. Milvin, Front street, Albany,
Ga, says: MY kidneys were disor-
dered, and as the result I was con-
siderably annoyed by pains in my
back. l used several remedies, and
rubbed my back with liniments, but
the terrible pains still continued.
Hearing of Doan's Kidney Pills l be-
gan using them, and they afforded
me prompt relief. The pains in my
back soon disappeared, and l felt
better In every way. l always keep
Doans Kidney Pills on hand, and
whenever | feel the slightest lame
ness in my back | use them and al
ways obtain the desired relief"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doans-
and take no other.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-06-23
WORKS HOGS IN HARNESS.
Triton Man Is Training a Team of
Mammoth POrkPrS.


Mr.. Daniel Walker, the man OF
big hog fame, is fixing up an unusual
exhibition for Triton on the last Sat-
urday in June.
He has one mammoth hog, weigh
ing 1000 pounds, and another
equally as large but not quite so
fat, and he is training them to work
in harness.
One of his hogs will carry three
men at one time, and he hitched the
two together this week. One of
them worked all right, but the other
was disposed to get angry and cut
up a little bit.
He hopes to have them both we'll
broken by the time he brings them
to Triton, and will work them in
harness. He is at present working
them in pillow gear.
The sight will be one probably
well worth seeing.-Tifton Gazette.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-06-23
REV. EDEN ACCEPTS CALL.
Cuthbert Pastor Will Go to Curtis
Church in Augusta.

The Leader says that Rev. ]. F.
Eden has resigned as pastor of the
Cuthbert Baptist church to go to
Curtis church in Augusta, the
church which sometime ago extended
a call to Rev. n. B. O'Kelley of Daw-
son.
The Leader says of Mr.. Eden:
His resignation is to take effect af-
ter the first Sunday in August. The
church is very reluctant to sever
their relations with him. Mr.. Eden
has served the Cuthbert church faith
fully and fruitfully for three years.
The church has prospered under his
pastorate, and he and his family are
highly esteemed by our citizens, who
will be 10th to part with them"