The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-08-18
SASSER SETTINGS.
Terrell COunty's First New Bale. A
Farm Sold For Cotton.

Farm Sold For Cotton.
To the man that is jaundiced
everything necessarily looks yellow.
The man who always finds fault
he must not be perfection. He
who sees others wrongs and short
comings must need have some of his
own. Speaking well of our fellow
man and casting a few boquets while
he is journeying through rough and
rugged walks are much better than
all the flowers and eulogies after his
demise. Paste this in your hat if
you are guilty.
Hon. A. I. Wall, Sasser's first
bale" man, brought from his farm
last Tuesday Sasser's first bale of
cotton; and, by the way, the first bale
in the county. Mr.. vi all brought the
first bale last year ten days earlier,
on July 31su. The bale this season
brought Is cents per pound, and
weighed SCI pounds, bringing the
neat sum of $89.76.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Lamar gave an
entertainment in honor of Miss Myr-
lie Bridges of Brentwood, who is Wis
iting here, Friday night. Those
present We're: Misses Myrtle Bird
ges, Sallie Spear. Marshalley Mar
shall, Lena Ward, Winnie Spear:
Messrs, G, II, Smith, ]. ]. Sanders.
DR.. Horsley, Glen spear, and Mr..
and Mrs, E, c, Collier.
= Some people send their orders off
for printing instead of patronizing
home. This work would possibly
be done as cheap or cheaper at home
yrrlo
be better appreciated; but we don't
think Sasserites are guilty.
Sasser has the unique distinction.
with a population of possibly three
or four hundred, of having no
Joneses and but one Smith. But
Then, we make up the shortage with
names commencing with the let
ter 3.
! ~DoZ.er James has the agency here
for the Saturday Post, one of the
best and Oldest papers we have and
which would adOrn any home of lit
erature. You can get it from him
each Saturday. Price 5 cents.
A petition was circulated and
signed asking for Sunday mail for
Sasser. Postmaster McLendon for
Warded the request to the authorities
at Washington, and we feel assured
the request will oe granted.
Mr.. II. E. Anthony has sold his
place two miles from Sasser to Mr..
Brown. The place contains 265
acres, and Mr., Brown made a cotton
trade for it, giving 1876 bales for
the plantation.
Mr.. I, IA. Foreman has bought of
Mr.. j. H. Lewis his house anG lot on
Society street, the consideration be-
ing $1,250. Another evidence of
Sasser's growth.
Up to Saturday at the close of bus
mess Messrs. S. A. Brim & Co. had
received 20 bales OF cotton. Good
middling brought IL p cents.
The Legislature has passed a law
taxing dogs one dollar. Dawson has
passed an ordinance taxing automo-
biles. Great Scott! What next?
Several Sasserites attended the all
day singing and dinner at Herod.
They report good time and royal
treatment by Herodites.
Mr.. G. L. Spann has put up scales.
and will buy cotton seed here this
season. Mr. Spann will also handle
seed, hulls and meal.
Mr.. James Warner is erecting
modern residence on Society street.
1T will be occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Fuller.
What has become of Sasser's
health officer? The appointment
should be made, and a general clean
ing up had
Mr.. w. B. Coxwell, McEwen and
Miss Allie Coxwell of Lee county
We're mingling with Sasser friends
Friday.
Chief of Police c. E. Jennings has
gone to Quincy, Fla. Mr. Rufus Nc
Tendon is toung the billy during his
absence.
Sasser isn't looking for city de-
livery in the near future, Judging
from the appearance of her side
walks
Brim Sons & Marshalls ginnery
has been put in first-class shape and
is ready to handle the fleecy staple.
Messrs Charles and George John
ston and Miss Emmie Johnston at
tended preaching at Sasser Sunday
Messrs. B. L. Watson and Obey
King and Mesdames Watson and
King attended church here Sunday
little girl has arrived at the
nome of Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Warner.
Mr.. Y S. Blackstock's condition
IS much better at present.