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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
KNEW HE SHOULD HAVE HAD
HIS GLASSES FITTED BY ADAMS

Better to do it right to start with
than to regret it later.
After all it is the man who makes
good that makes a success. One of
our good friends came in last week
and said he was sorry, and ought
to have known better than to let a
travelling optician fit his glasses, and
guessed he would have to get US to
fit him after all.
We are always sorry for the man
who gets picked up in this way, but
that don't get his money back for
him, and we can only warn you to
profit by his experience. If your
glasses are not satisfactory when
fitted by us you know the way back,
and we cheerfully make any improve
ment. This not only applies to our
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
NOW WATCH US

We have sold an interest in this
,.i,ass to Mr.. c. l.. IVey, who is
-o,1 and favorably known to the peO-
In Of this entire section; otherwise
.we would not have associated our
oolves with him in business, because
for twelve years we have worked to
arn,Iv establish business purely on
.,orit. quality of goods, manner of
5oaling. ETC., and we believe that ev-
orv individual is thoroughly convinc-
al that we mean to make every trans
action according to the Golden Rule,
Notwithstanding our many mistakes.
We feel sure that with Mr.. Ivey's
aid we can now serve the public bet
4or than we have ever done, and we
heartily commend him to you in his
new nelu' anu pOoP0''A III Hill d
share of your patronage in the lines
.of goods that we have been and ex-
meet to continue to be leaders in.
\ We are i'm the midst Of stOck-tak-
ING. and entirely too busy to name
the specialties which we are prepar-
ING 10 tempt the people with just SO
soon as we can arrange them for your
inspection.
J. We expect to make it especially in
teresting for those who bring the
cash for each purchase, and save us
the sending out of so many goods
because that keeps out so many sizes
that we need in stock, causing us
sometimes to miss sales. Thus, you
can see at once that we can afford
to offer you good induCement fOl
SPOT CASH transactions in the store
1t will be better for all ladies, mel
and children to come in and let IL,
fit you and avoid misfits, cOrns, etc.
Will have more to say to you mex
week, ID. V.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20

optical department, but anything we
turn out, whether sales or repairs.
If you have made a mistake warn
your neighbOr and allow him to bene-
fit by it,.
1t isn't often that one of our good
customers make the mistake of get
ting what he wished to get of us
elsewhere, but it usually makes a
stronger patron for his future bust
ness,
Now start the new year right by
standing by those who stand by you
and mean to do we'll by you and
know how to do we'll by you also
Go to Adams Jewelry Store for
anything in the Jewelry line, and for
your eyes good as we'll as the good
OF your pocketbook in 1909.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
To Friends and Customers.

l desire to sincerely thank all who
have had the pleasure to serve at
McLain Bros. & Co.'S, and assure
them that every kindness shown me
in the past is most highly appreciate
ed. | am now with Hornady Shoe
Co., where l am especially we'll fitted
to benefit you in the lines of goods
this firm is known by all to lead in.
l extend to the public a most cordial
welcome in my new quarters, and
will appreciate and hope to merit a
liberal portion Of your business. Re-
spectfully, C. L. IVEY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
A RUN FOR NOTHING.

MischievOus Person Sent in Fire
Alarm on Night of Mass Meeting.
On the night of the anti-near beer
mass meeting some mischievous per-
son sent in a fire alarm.
There was considerable confusion
and a number left the court house,
but it was soon learned that there
was no fire, and the meeting pro-
ceeded with it's business.
The firemen, who made quick
run to Hills warehouse, failed to
appreciate the ''joke."
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
WOOdmen Eat Oysters.

The members of the Dawson Camp
Woodmen of the World enjoyed an
oyster supper in the lodge room
Thursday night. A large number
were present, including several mem
bers of the Brentwood camp, and the
occasion was thoroughly enjoyable
one.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
District Stewards Meet.

The stewards representing the
churches of the Americas district
were in session in Smithville last
week, and fixed the salary of the
presiding elder and assessed the va
rious churches for benevolent causes.
The salary of the presiding elder
was made $3.50, an increase of $40,
and the assessment on the Dawson
church for the various causes is
about $1,000.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
THE CONFERENCE IS COMING
Gathering of Sunday School Workers
Will Convene in Dawson
on February nth.

Mr.. W. P. Hornady, superintend-
.ent of the Methodist Sunday school.
has been notified by Mr.. George P.
Haines, president of the Georgia
Sunday School Association, that the
Sunday School Workers Conference
for this district, which embraces a
number OF counties in this section
of the state, will be held at the
Methodist church in Dawson on
Thursday, FEBRUARY 18th.
A number of prominent Sunday
school experts will be present, and
the field worker of the Kentucky
Sunday School Association will be
the principal speaker.
Mr.. Haines writes that Dawson
was selected as the place for the con-
ference because it can be convenient
/ ly reached by those who will attend
from Americas, Albany, and other
places.
A large number of Sunday schoo,
workers and visitors are expected il
Dawson during the conference.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
ALL WERE REELECTED.
No Change in the Officers of the
Dawson Banks.

Dawson Banks,
All of the banks of Dawson have
held their annual elections of Off
GERS. No changes were made in any
of them, and the following expert
enced gentlemen will have the man
agement of Dawson's solid and pro-
gressive financial institutions for the
next year.
Dawson National-A. ]. Carver,
president; S. R. Christie, vice-presi.
dent; R. L. Saville, cashier.
City National-W. A. McLain
president; M. G. Edwards, vice-presi-
dent; K. S. Worthy, cashier; Roy
Smith, assistant cashier.
First State. M. Bell, president;
j. R. Mercer, vice-presldent; L. C
Hill, cashier; ]. E. Morris, assistant
cashier.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
Important Notice,

The stock of goods in the Cut
Price Store, which is now closed, is
in the hands of Mr. H. Bale, a sale
promoter of Chattanooga, Tenn, and
will be placed on sale commencing
Friday, January 22nd, at a. m.
Look out for the big hand bills.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
PARROT Baptist Meeting DAVIS.

Editor of The Dawson News: For
a year past there has been some ir-
regularity in the days of meeting for
the Baptist church at PARROT. Please
give notice through your columns
that until announcement is made to
the contrary this church will hold it's
meetings on the second Sunday and
Saturday before of each month. Re-
.spectfully A. B. CAMPBELL, Pastor.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
GUN WENT OFF ON STREET
Fired From Buggy as Unknown Man
Was on His Way to Depot. Plate
Glass Window Hit With Shot.


Glass Window Hit With Shot.
The loud report of a gun in the
business section of the city between
six and seven o'clock Friday morning
startled those who heard it, but who
fired it and where it was fired was
a mystery.
The door facing and one of the
plate glass windows of B. S. Math-
ews & Co.'S. store were sprinkled
with shot, some of which went
through the glass.
The only light thrown on the oc-
currence was report Saturday that
the gun was accidentally discharged
from a buggy Friday morning while
the party who had it was passing
through the city en- route to the Cen
trail depot to take the train.
1t is almost miraculous that some
one was not standing on the side
walk in the range of the shot at the
time and badly if not fatally wound
ed. The early hour is perhaps all
that prevented it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20

The ladies of the Baptist church
are observing this week as a week
of prayer, and daily services are be-
ing held at the Baptist church and
are largely attended. The interest
ing and helpful program printed in
The News last week is being carried
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
ImDOrtant Notice.

The stock of goods in the Cut
Price Store, which is now closed, is
in the hands of Mr. II. Bale, a sale
promoter of Chattanooga, Tenn, and
will be placed on sale commencing
Friday, January 22nd, at a. M.
Look out for the big hand bills.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
Brave Fire Laddies

Often receive severe burns put
ting out fires, then use Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve and forget them. 1t soon
drives out pain. For burns, scalds,
wounds, cuts and bruises it's earth's
greatest healer. Quickly cures skin
felons; best pile cure made. Relief
is instant. 25c at Dawson Drug
Cos.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
New Firm of Brokers.

Messrs. T. H. Pickett and w. B.
Cheatham, Jr., have formed a CO.
partnership in the brokerage bust
ness, and will open an Office on Feb
ruary LIST. They are two of Dawson s
cleverest and most popular young
men, and their well-known hustling
ability insures them a liberal share
of business.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
Simple Remedy for La Grippe

Racking la grippe coughs that may
develop into pneumonia over night
are quickly cured by Foley's Honay
and Tar. The sore and inflamed
lungs are healed and strengthened,
and a dangerous condition is quickly
averted. Take only Foley's Honey
and Tar in the yellow package. Daw-
son Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
Has Moved to Lumpkin.

Mr.. G. S. Coley has moved to
Lumpkin with his family. He was
recently elected superintendent of
roads in Stewart county, and has
gone there to take up his work. Their
many friends regret to lose this fam
lily as residents of Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20

Cures baby's Group, Willie's daily
cuts and bruises, mama's sore throat,
grandma's lameness-Dr. Thomas
Eclectric Oil-the great household
remedy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
ATTENTION, LADIES! READ
KINDS AID.
READ
GET BUSY QUICK.

says OOunClI TO Those Who Have Not
Yet Paved.
The city council has instructed it's
street committee to notify all par
ties who have failed to comply with
the paving ordinance where side
walks have been condemned to get
busy. They must let contracts with
in thirty days and complete the work
in four months, else the council will
have the paving done and issue exc
cutions against the property owners.
for the cost of it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20
-Four Beer Dealers Register.

Four near beer dealers in the coun-
ty have registered in the office of
the Ordinary. Two Of these are in
Dawson, one in PARROT and one in
Brentwood. 1t is understood that
arrangements are being made to
open a place in Sasser also.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20

To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and en-
JOY life use Burdock Blood Bitters,
the great system tonic and builder.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20

Good accounts are wanted paya-
BILE October and November, 1909.
DIR. HOYL, the Dentist.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-01-20

Good accounts are wanted payable
October and November, 1909.
DIR. HOYL, the Dentist,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01

This Magnificent Cote Piano. which will give away high
It. long and weighs boxed shipment 800 lbs The fnss
materials NEST experienced
strumen excellent tone durability
Is Installed the best homes the
swo known and widely leading musicians and
teachers.
is positively years by the Manufacturers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01

The cultivation OF a helpful spirit
OF cordiallty. Of large edness, a
broad. generous way Of looking at
things. says Orison SWEET Marden In
success Magazine" is OF inestI-
mable advantage. not only to the
growth OF character. but also to get
ting on In the world. So much of
ones success depends on the personal
equation. so much upon the possess
Ion of attractive qualities, upon the
personality. that the importance Of
those things cannot be overestimated.
There Is nothing else. for instance.
which creates a good first lmpression
SO quickly and c'lls out such feel
Ing Of good will. as frank, core.a,
manner--a manner that Is perfectly
transparent, that conceais No. cuYt
covers no malice: while there IL
nothing else that will freeze a p.r-
son so quickly as an Icy. formal. sus-
ptc'ous manner.
have sat down at tables In n
hotel or restaurant with Il cold, re-
pellent personality. when IL has
been positively depressing to sit
there' even without speaking to the
man; for his whole manner forbade
one to look at him. On the other
hand, I have sat at table with for
eisners who could not speak a word
OF our language. and yet their cor
dial. gracious salute as I sat down
warmed me for the rest of the day.
When travelling through New Mex
Eco and Arizona some time ago. I'm hot
weather. there was young South
erner on the train who seemed to get
acquainted with his fellow travellers
without effort. and who made the
hot. dry. dusty and otherwise dreary
"trip real pleasure because of his
sunshine. His face was so radiant
and ne was so full Of animal spirits
and simple. kindly good nature that
II ala one good to look at him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01
THE THANKSGIVING BALL.


The Thanksgiving Ball Of the Holi-
day Eve Club. held Wednesday even-
ing at Armory Hall was a brilliant
social AFFAIR. The hall had oeen
beautifully dressed In solid sheets Of
smilax. while In the corners of the
hall were draped bow-knots of the
club colors, Nile green and pink. The
supper rooms were decorated with
cut flowers. ribbons and fruits, one
sfFcct especially in season were cut
pumpkins on the tables. from which
overfowed grapes. apples and other
delicacies.
A hundred and twenty-five dancers
attended. among them were guests
from Ave States. and from many Car
olina cities and towns. The supper
march was led by Treasurer and Mrs.
Geo. L. Kicker. and the german was
led by President Carson and Miss Lu-
II Cook Boykin.
This was the first dance of the
third season Of the club. which now
has membership Of fifty. The next
dance will be on December soth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01
fHE WATERMAN AND soUTaRoN. DECEMBER 1. 1909

drew Carnegie, Ogden Armour,
Thomas H Swope, John H. Converse,
Nathan Straus and Evangeline Booth
say concerning their methods Of help
Ing humanity, "A Home with Forty
Daughters" by Mabel Potter Dag
gett, and Attending to His Drop"
by Eugene Wood, are two timely ar
ticles that reflect the good-will-to-
man ideal. "The Gentle Resident Of
the Vatican" nearby study of the
Pope, by Kellogg Durland, is pecu-
liarly fitting for the holiday number
OF magazine, for it presents Christ
mas glimpses of Rome and the Vati-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01

can. Richard lie Galliennes beautiful
serial, October Vagabonds," is con-
tinued.
The Kipling story for the month is
called "Gloriana." It is suporbly ILL.,
ustrated. Like the other tales of this
remarkable series, it is compelling in
interest and haunting in it's strange
power. j. j. Bell, the Scottish humor-
lst, contributes a delightful story.
Deeds Of Kindness" "The Making
or a Hero" is a pleasant tale, weU
told by Leila Lyon Topping. Grace
MacGowan Cookies serial, "The Pow
er and the Glory" is continued.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01
Crime rs . Profession.

Crime In general. would here
say. Is diminishing. but professional
crime In on the increase. and II Is
this kind OF crime which is the most
serious danger to the community. as
well an the severest tax upon the
police administration.
The comparatively small band of
known criminals who are responsible
for almost all the serious crimes
against property live well. They can
name their favorite wine and they
know good cigar. A trip to Brigh-
tom 10 an ordinary incident in their
easy lives, and winter visit to Monte
Carlo is nothing uncommon. They are
responsible for the elaborate frauds
and great forgeries and jewel lar
cenles and bank robberies which now
and then startle the public.
In fact. the professional is a man
who takes good care Of himself. He
II no out-at-elbow petty thief. He
does not work on foggy nights or
during prolonged frosts. AS a mat
ter of fact fog causes no anxiety to
the Criminal Investigation Depart
ment. and burglary epidemic. like
fever epidemic. fiourishes in mild
weather.
know this upsets a popular no.
ton. but II Is true all the same.
Professional crime is organized
crime. and all organizing involves
time. Now. professional men, even
burglars. do not care to be abroad
at night when the thermometer Is ap.
proximating Polar temperature.
Sir Robert Anderson In the Decem-
ber Strand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01
NEGRO COLLEGE FIRE.
State Institutions Girls Dormitorv
And Dining Room Burned.

Orangeburg, Nov. 24.-Brabham
hail' the girls dormitory of the South
Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical
College for the colored race, co-edu-
cational, and the dining room OF the
coiiege' were completely destroyd
'onight by fire. Brabham hall and
the dining room were buildings i'm
posing In structure and commodious
In space facilities. The loss will be
between $4,000 and $4,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01

The Christmas number Of The De-
hneator represents all that Is best In
the making of a magazine. 1t Is sump-
tuously illustrated, and the pages
that ofrer the cream Of current lit
erature, special articles by leading
thinkers and fascinating descriptions
OF the fashions are decorated most
artistically.
my Principles Of Giving" Is a. sub
ject of special moment at Christmas
time, and wide interest will be felt
In what John d Rockefellow, An
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01

Members OF Military Court Arrive at
scene Of Their Investigation.

Brownsville. Tex. Nov. 26.--l4ieut'
Gen. 8. M. b. Young. Brig. Gen. G. j.
Wilson. Brig. Gen. Theodore scfwan.
Maj. Gen. J. p. Sanger and Brig. Gen.
Butler ID. Price. all retired. forming
the Military Court detailed to make
the latest investigation Of the trouble
In Brownsville with negroes OF the
2sth infantry arrived today. The first
formal sitting of the court will be
held on Monday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01
Nominations.

Each and every person entering the
contest must be nominated on one of
the Nomination Blanks published in
both the Watchman and Southron and
the Daily Item. The nomination
counts as 1000 votes, but only one
nomination will be credited to per-
son.
In each issue of the Watchman and
Southron and the Daily Item will be
published ballot which is good for
the number of votes specified on the
ballot.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01
Serious Fire In Pickens.

Pickens, Nov. 25.-Wednesdav
morning about 2 o'clock the planning
mill and lumber yard of Bruce & Biv-
ems was totally destroyed by fire. The
loss is about $4,000. There was no
insurance on the plant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01

The fashions for the month are
reviewed by the clever writer's in
Paris, Berlin, London and New York.
They are illustrated in full-page COL
or plates that reveal the latest ideas
Tor costumes Of every sort.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01
How to Obtain Votes.

Every new subscriber paying in ad
vance, will be credited for each dollar
paldi' 200 votes. Every old subscriber
paying up back dues will be credited
tor each dollar paid 100 votes, and on
each dollar paid in advance 200 votes.
No votes will be given on payments of
less than SI.oo. Every person or firm
that brings or sends an order for ad.
v!ertlslng or printing and pays for same
in advance will be entitled to 100 votes
tor each dollar paid. For money paid
on accounts SO votes will be allowed
tor each dollar paid, if money is
brought or sent to this office. No
votes will be given for money paid
collector
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01
Conditions and Prizes.

The S4oo Piano, the grand prize of
this contest, will be given to the SUBJ
scriber or nominee of subscriber of
the Watchman and Southron or Sum-
ter Daily Item receiving the greatest
number of votes in this contest. No
matter where you live you are eligible
to enter this contest.
One $50 Gold Watch, either Gentle
mans or Lady's size, as the winner
may select, will be awarded to the Der.
son, not resident of the City of Sum-
ter, receiving the next largest number
of votes.
One $50 Gold Watch, either Gentle
mans or Lady's size, will be awarded
to the person resident of the City of
Sumter. receiving the next largest
number of votes.
The contest for the Grand Prize, the
S4oo Piano, is open to all readers of
The Watchman and Southron or The
Sumter Daily Item. 1t can be won by
resident of Sumter, Lee or Clarendon
County, or some other County. One
Gold Watch as special second prize
to be contested for by non.residente
OF the City of Sumter, while the other
is special second prize to be contest
ed for by residents of this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-01

therefore, smptnt
but
Arizona republican., 1909-10-28
THOUGHT
 DEATH NEAR
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