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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
VALUES INCREASE 400 PER CENT
Remarkable Advance in the Price of
Farm Land Past Few Years.

remarkable ADVANCE IN the Price OF
Farm Land Past Few Years.
The w. H. Davis Realty Co. re-
Gently sold to Mr.. A. J. Hill 100
acres of farm land two miles south
west of Dawson that belonged to
Mr.. F. A. Ruggles, the price paid
being $3.50 an acre and aggregat-
ing $3.50.
This sale gives an idea of how
Terrell county farm lands have en-
HANGED in value the past few years.
seventeen years ago Mr.. Ruggles
bought this place for $3.50, which
was $3.50 an acre, and now sells
it for $3.50, an increase in value of
more than 400 per cent.
Mr. Davis has sold also 1876 acres
of land that belonged to Mr.. j. w.
Wooten, the purchaser being Mr.. w.
H. Harrison of Midway, Ala. The
place is in the Sixth district four
miles east of Bronwood, and the
price paid was $2,750.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
Buggies in Collision.

While returning to Dawson shortly
after dark Friday evening the buggy
in which Messrs. ]. B. Hayes and G..
G. Lewis were riding Collided with
one in which were Messrs. G. M. Har-
ris and w. B. Quailes. Both bug
gies were badly wrecked, and Mr..
Lewis has since been confined to his
bed with a wrenched back.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
Were visiting in Jacksonville.

The Jacksonville, Fla, Times-Un-
ion contained this item of local in
terest: "Mr. w. E. Brim, promi-
nent business man and banker of
Sasser, Ga, accompanied by his
daughter-in-law, Mrs. G. c. Brim,
have for the past week been the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Simp-
son at their attractive home on East
Forsyth street, and will leave for
their home today"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
MARRIAGE OF WIDE INTEREST
Mr. Martin and Miss Boynton Will
Take the Vows in the Arlington
Methodist Church Tonight.

Methodist Church Tonight.
A marriage of wide interest 10
many friends throughout this sec
ton will be that of Mr.. Charles
Cheatham Martin of Dawson and
Miss Charlie Louise Boynton to-
night wednesday, in the Methodist
church at Arlington. The wedding
will be a brilliant affair, and the
ceremony will be performed by Rev
=. Z. Rose, pastor of the Arlington
Methodist church.
Mr.. Martin, accompanied by
Messrs. G. B. Martin, John E. Nor
ris, D. c. Peddy and w. c. Wallace,
left for Arlington Tuesday afternoon
to attend a reception at night in
honor of the bridal party.
Mr.. Martin is secretary of the
Farmers Oil and Fertilizer Co.. and
a young man of sterling qualities.
Miss Boynton is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. c. J. Boynton, and a social
favorite among large circle of
friends and acquaintance.
The newly married pair will ar
rive in Dawson on the noon Central
train Thursday, and will be at home
to their friends at the residence of
MT. j. w. F. Lowrey on Seventh
avenue.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
TEACHERS GET SOME MONEY
Nearly $4,000 Distributed Among
Terrell County PedagOgues. The
State Still Owes a RIG Wad

+'N DASOEADuIeu Among
Terrell County PedagOgues. The
State Still Owes a Big Wad.
County School Commissioner Will
klnson is doing the Santa Claus act
10 the teachers, and putting some
Christmas money in their-purses
He is distributing among them
$4,000. Of this amount $4,000 is
money paid by the people of Terrell
county, and was raised by local taxa
tlon for the benefit of the schools
mere yet remains to be paid to the
school fund from local tax money
this year about $4,000.
The remaining $1,000 that is be-
ing paid out by the commits
sloner was received from the state.
There is yet due Terrell county from
the state school fund about $4,000.
the greater part of which should
nave been paid nearly a year ago.
out which could not be paid on ac-
count Of the, treasury being empty.
A few days ago Governor Brown
drew warrant on the treasury for
$223,0OO to be paid to the teachers
OF the state, making about 80 per
cent. of the amount due them paid
to date. He hopes to make another
payment of Is per cent. about the
end of the month This will mean a
sum of about $4,000, and will
bring the payments up to As per
cent.
The latter part of January and
early in February $4,000 will be
needed to pay the confederate pen
sioners of the state.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
Monster Potatoes.

Monk Williams, the well-known
colored brick mason, brought The
News several sweet potatoes Satur-
day that were truly jumbo in size.
They were of the pumpkin yam va
riety, and some of them weighed
nine and ten pounds each. Monk
gathered Is bushels of potatoes from
a small patch of ground 100 by 120
feet.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
VIII Be a Candidate.

Editor of The News: Please say
to the voters of Terrell county for
me that l will be in the race for tax
receiver. My announcement will APP
pear at the proper time, and the kind
consideration of the voters is Solic-
tied and will be appreciated. Re-
spectfully, HENRY K. CHAMBLESS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
Death of a Good Negro.

Cy Slade, the porter at Lewis
Bros, and negro who was we'll
known and liked by everyone, died
a few days ago of pneumonia. His
body was shipped to his former home
at Buena Vista, about IS negro Ma
sons, of which order he was a mem
Der, escortng the remains to the de-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
CENSUS SUPERVISORS MEET.
Director Durand Came Down From
Washington For a Conference.

Mr.. E. L. Rainey, supervisor of
census for the second Georgia dis
trict, went to Atlanta Sunday to at
tend a meeting on Monday of the
supervisors of Georgia and other
southern states.
The meeting was called by Cen
sus Director Durand, and he came
down from Washington to confer
with the supervisors and give them
information about their work
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
is ISSUING Fl FAS.
Mr.. Dudley Cooke Closed Tax Books
Monday. $4,000 Collected.

Mr.. Dudley Cooke, who has been
looking after the duties of the Office
of tax collector during the illness of
Collector Bowman, closed the books
Monday night, when the time for
paying taxes expired by law
About $4,000 of the $4,000 due
due the state and county by citizens
of Terrell had been collected when
the books closed, leaving a balance
due of about $4,000.
Mr.. Cooke is now busy issuing fl
fas against defaulters.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
New Rronwood Citizens.

Mr.. w. Y. Pruitt, formerly of Ala
bama, has purchased one-half inter-
est in the mercantile business of Mr..
H. A. Petty at Bronwood, and he and
his family are now residents Of that
town.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22

The little thirteen-months-old SON
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Lewis hap
pened to the serious accident of hav-
ing his leg broke Thursday, yard
gate falling on it and fracturing the
bone. The little fellow is getting
along as we'll as could be expected,
and if he continues to improve will
soon be all right again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
schooI Win Close Thnrsday

The Dawson schools will close to-
morrow, the 23rd, and the teachers
will leave on the next trains to spend
their holidays The Spring session
will open on Tuesday, January 4th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
THE BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Officers Are Busy Regarding the
Glasses. A Rally Day.

The superintendent and teachers
of the Baptist Sunday school are ar
ranging to regrade the school and
put all the classes ON a grade basis
next year. A number of changes will
be made in many of the classes, and
a teachers meeting organized on the
first Sunday in the new year
A rally day will also be arranged
for early in January in an effort to
secure a large increase in attendance
during the coming year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22

Why try any other remedy. You
know Horn of Salvation will cure a
cold, stomach, bowel or kidney af-
lection quicker than any other rem
edy. 1t is not only harmless, but
is a fine tonic. Get bottle if your
neighbor has borrowed the one you
bought last.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
DON'T FREEZE

/ ring this raw weather. We have
Underwear for you to keep perfectly
Iomfortable in. A spell of pneumo-
bia will cost you more than the
FOODS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
WE DON'T SUBSTITUTES

That is the main reason why our
Prescription trade increases so rapid
ly-we fill a Prescription exactly as
the Doctor writes it; we do not put
IN any ingredient that we think will
Go 'Just as we'll" People know this.
That's why many of them, no mat
ter how much they patronize other
drug stores for other things, bring
their Prescriptions to us. Do you?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
6. Westbrook

Mr.. A. G. Westbrook, merchant,
farmer and fine stock breeder of
Meriwether, Ga, writes that Horn
of Salvation is indispensable in a
household He says he has saved
the lives of men and beasts by rub
bing and internal doses.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
MAsONs ELECT OFFICERS.
Schley Lodge Will Have a Banquet
Monday Night.

Monday Night.
P. T. Schley Lodge F. & A. M,
No. 229, met in regular session
Monday night and elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year:
A. j. Baldwin, w. M; j. c. Hol-
lingsworth, S. w; A. B. Hamilton,
j. w; j. H. Lewis, Treasurer; G. S.
Crowell, Secretary; G. Deubler, Ty-
Ter; j. w. Peddy, Chaplain.
The lodge will meet next Monday
night and install it's officers. The
members will also enjoy a banquet
at that time. All Masons are cor
daily invited TO attend.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
AZ Home For the Holidays.

Congressman j. M. Griggs reached
Dawson Monday from Washington,
and will remain at home until after
the holidays.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
$3.50

uo have a lot of 23O pairs of
:. sboes to offer for SPOT CASH
/ 90 20 per pair. The regular prices
.,,is lot of shoes are $3.50, $500,
I % $500 and $500. If you will
- NOW and bring the CASH you
take your choice for $3.50, and
cannot possibly get pair in the
/. +bat is worth less than $3.50. A
20 chance to get $500 shoes for
j. n We offer this bargain to close
/ tho lot before we take stock in
fnp
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
COLD HANDS

Ire no longer necessity, for we
lave the gloves that will keep them
Earm-woOl, leather and dress
Iloyes lined with fleece.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
$3.50
MOST ANYONE

itb eyes, 2 ears, 2 feet, 2 hands,
"a head and one heart can get a
sbristmas present at our store that
i'll please, and be useful.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
Apples and Oranges.

AS usual, we are headquarters for
apples and oranges this Christmas.
We have a big and choice lot of
both. T. o. WHITCHARD & co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
Christmas Candy.

A big assortment for the Christ
mas trade. Fresh and in great va
riety. T. o. WHITCHARD & co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
A CUSHION SOLE

hoe feels mighty" good these cold,
buddy days. If you have not tried
me you don't know what you are
missing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22

We are in position to furnish ev-
erything to complete a building at
the lowest prices-best material. The
Variety Works Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22

There's nothing so good for a sore
throat as DR.. Thomas Electric Oil.
Cures it in few hours. Relieves
any pain in any part.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
GeiSe'S Pharmacy


mere is reason for it, which the people we'll know
'front.' by Others experience and investigate for yourself
Great minds run in the channel so get in with the
crowd and follow them and you will certainly land at
Adams Jewey Store where everything for everybody can
be found.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22

See us before buying building ma
terial We can save you money. The
Variety Works Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
THE DOUBLE WEAR

Dollars will wear double, so the peO-
Die tell us; and we can't doubt it
bfter years of selling.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22
THE FARMERS

an get the "Old Homestead" shoes
hat will give them satisfaction every
ray-$2.5G.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22

See us for Bancroft and Texas
Rust Proof seed oats. J. M. Rauch
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-12-22

See the big cake in r. l.. Melton s
window.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19
FENCE BUILDER SC4LDED
Neighbor Who Resented His 1ctlU-
ity Held for assault.

Freeport, Long Island. June Is (Spectal)-Sahuei
] Golden. a carpenter, building fence on
his property in Raynor avenue. this place to-ud,
when his neighbor, Mrs. Laura Whitman appea'eu
and instructed him to all activities tend'Es
towar! the carrying out Of his project. Mr Golaeh
has lived next door to Mrs. Whitman for Soue
time. and the building of intervening fence hatd
been a dream oC his fer like period 1t IS sald-
stop his work 70 educate Mrs Whl'-
man 70 an appreciation of his side OF the qlesuoi'
The fence was 10 be on his property, TO be erected
at his expense and would. he believed. be worth %
him twice cost He continued 70 dig holes ana
saw wood
Mrs Whitman continued to talk, becoming haruer
al the time to evade. She has been bound over
To keep the peace once OF twice on charges oi
interfering with her neighborS and talking about
them in n derogatory manner. The old scent Oh
battle Ioosencd weapon Of war, and with an
IN scaId you with boiling water if you dare Dig
another hole. she went to the rear for reinforce
meuts.
Mr, Golden finished the hole lie was digging al
the time. and had begun to DIG brand new cne
when there sco-chcd down his neck and back the
hottest water that postponed the diSglnG Oh
post holes for picket fence. Mr.. Golden had NOT
cooled when later in the day he had Mrs. Whit
man arrested. charging her with assault in the
thrl degree He said he believed the case would
mold as the water. he felt sure, 900 degrees
above the assault charge. Justice Swezey held
Mrs. Whitman for examination July /
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19
COLER ATTACKS METZ.
Protests against Gjl1nS HIM
$50 900 for accountants.

The principal item Of business before the boaIu
OF Estimate and Apportionment yesterday was
lengthy protest from Borough President Coler OF
Brooklyn against appropriating $500" for add
tionaI accountants in the Finance Department Inc
Controller is trying "a get the bookkeeping OF the
department in shape before the end of his term
the aldermen have made the appropriations
Mr. Coer says il is mistake 10 give Nj Metz
more money. His letter reviews the approval cI
the Chamber Of Commerce which is backing Ile
Controller goes with great detail into the work
ings of the Finance Department under NJ. Metz
alleges that the budget of the Finance Depart
nlent has increased each year over the budgets OF
the Controllers predecessor and that the so-calied
Improvements in his Office have been costly to the
taxpayers.
In reply NIr Metz said after the meeting thaf the
Brooklyn Borough President would have been bet
off if he had attended more closely to his own
business INDUCED in less loose talk. He added:
''An this talk Of extravaganza in this department
is nonsense. We have cut down in sewer damage
claims and injury claims alone far more than
enough TO cover the difference in salary lists
Every item furthermore is scrutnized and properly
audited.
One thing Is certain: The %5eoo0 will be provided.
and by myself personally. il necessary. to carry
forward the work. however much opposition there
may he from persons who disgrunted because
Of Investigations in their Offices"
The Board of Estimate adjourned until June -
without any action being taken reference made
President Coers letter which will probably be
the calendar at the session.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19
4W4IT BERSIN INQUEST.
Coroner Holds Painter, Though
Naghbors and Police are Skepticdl.

sgmund Goldberg. the painter who was ar
ralGned in the Tombs police court yesterday as
suspect in the Bersin murder case. remarded
Coroner Harhurzer. who ordered him committed
without bail TO await inquest which will he held
on "Wednesday
Al Police Headquarters prominent official said
he surprised that the coroner held Goldberg
When Goldberg arraigned before Magistrate
Crane his attorney, Leonard A Snttkn. refused t.
allow Goldberg 10 MAKE statement He also
refused allow GIodherg's wife TO be questioned,
saying that II unfair.
The Totaro hoy told Magistrate Crane he was
sure that Goldberg was the who asked him to
mind the bundles. although he told reporter be
fore the hearing that he wasn't
police official said that Totaro's testimony
would be worth ItttIe nothing subsequent
proceedings insomuch he differed from other
witnesses who are supposed to have seen the man
with the bundles.
Samuel Schuman, jeweller at No. 3l3 East lolst
street. said yesterday that BeTsin came 70 him a
days before his death about buying a
gold watch the instalment plan. On the jewel
leIs replying that he wanted cash, Bersn said he
would get the money $50 and return later. Bers,u
is known have disapproved OF banks and in
vested his earnings in jewelry.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19
STOU1U4Y IN LUCK.
4ccident to 4nt0nio Lopez Gaze
Him Chance to Stay Here.

Although the recent grounding Of the Spanish
liner Antonio Lopez off Fire Island was an eXpen-
sive accident for the company. il was stroke Of
god luck for Francesca di Amato. a stowaWay.
who was taken Ellis Island with the storage
passengers when the steamer went on the shoal
The Italian came here on the Lopez stow
away, and had the steamer come safe 10 port
he would have been locked UP in the ships hospt-
tai until sailed again for Spain After report
ing to the immigration officials that he had d
stowaway on board. the captain would then have
been held responsible for the man until he took
him Of the country
But, as the mans life technically considered
in danger when the Lopez went ashore. he was
removed with the regular steeraEe passengers 70
Ellis Island The steamer went into drydock. and
hold the until the departure Of a steamer
Of the Spanish Line Meanwhile. Di ATnato t"la
several aliens the island that he had brother
Lorenzo di Amatos living at No. $40 Metropolitan
avenue, Brooklyn. Ills compatriots found Lorenzo
who obtained yesterday writ Of habeas corpus
from Judge Hand. cf the United States District
Court, 70 have III Amato brought before him to-
day
The stovgway's counsel said yesterday that the
man had been tricked out Of his ticket by agents
in Cadiz and that his brother Lorenzo was willing
pay the price Of his ticket and put up an ample
bond that francesca would not become public
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19
STAGE COMPANY LOSES.
-fppeHate DirisiOn Bars Fifth 1rc-
me Buses from Pdrk7cayS.

The Appellate Division Of the Supreme Court de-
cided yesterday that the Fifth avenue stages must
not be driven parkways over bridges In the
city parks In violation OF orders OF the Comms-
siorer of Parks The court thus upholds the city
park ordinance prohibiting any vehicle measuring
more than ten in height from running along
any driveway of any park or parkway under the
jurisdiction Of the Department OF Parks.
This decision the outcome Of an appeal
taken by Eugene She}lenberK, employe of the
Fifth Avenue Coach Company. from conviction
in General Sessions for driving double deckcd
stage eleven feet in height bridge on River
side Drive. The cosch company declared it had the
right TO do this under the state law permitting a
stage line 10 extend it's route upon approval Of the
State Board of Railroad Commissioners The Ap-
peate Division SAYS. however that this operation
stages cannot ue permitted in violation of a city
ordinance Justice Scott, who wrote the unanimous
opinion Of the court said that vehicles OF an eX-
cessive height would probably injure the lower
branches OF trees that overshadow the drive and
thus impair their beauty and usefulness. The opin-
ion says the question is what height shall be
deemed excessive and that the law has LETT the
determination u that question t. the discretion OF
the Park Commissioners.
Richard W Meade. president Of the Fifth Ave
nGc Coach COMPANY said last night that the de-
c.siou Of the Appellate Division would be CON
rested. said he believed Il would be possible
70 carry the matter to the Court Of Appeals and
that attempt to do speedily would be made
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19
MAY MODIFY NEW BUILDING CODE.
Alderman Kenneally Hints at Some Conces-
sions to Minority-Hopes for Unanimity.

Chairman Kenneally Of the Building Committee
Of the Board OF Aldermen aanounced yesterday
three public hearings for friends Of the build
ing code he put il, Wednesday Thursday
and Friday. The members Of the Building Commit
tee then viii formulate their report. Mr. Kenneal-
ly said yesterday that the majority was disposed
10 agree a number of changes in the ma joriy
port a make II feasible for tha committee
bc unanimous.
Alderman Doun Is skeptical about any such out-
come OF their deliberations. So are the builders.
the avoWed intention Of the majority to frame
q code that will give the hollow tile makers a bet
ter chance in hreproofng than they have now.
pecially tall buildings. The concrete and Gin
ders men will fight any change that is aimed
helping their enemies.
stated in The Tribune some :ime ago. the
Mayor will not pay the slightest attention to the
wishes Of the majority II they pass code that
does commend itself TO fair-minded architects
and builders he viii veto II. Before he does that,
however, he Is likely TO ask a commission of build
ers to pass opinion il for his individual guild
II is expected that the vote in the board
the adoption OF the code Will be close.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19
PRESIDENT REYES DID NOT ARRIVE.
Belief That He Has Returned TO Bogota on
Account of Unsettled Conditions.

President REYES Of Colombia. who was expected
70 arrive here the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. liner
F'rinz Sgisnund. was not board yesterday when
s.e steamer dockcd- There were various r,lTnors
On the steamer concerning the movements Of the
President, but the general belief Was that he had
returned 10 Bogota from Santa Marta. where he
was 10 have taken the steamer for New York
When the SigismUrd put IN Santa Marta the
port was in state Of excitement. i VAS said
there that President Reyes. believing that an up
rising IN the interior was likely. went 70 Carta-
gena and proceeded from that port TO the Colon
bian capital. many miles inland in the mountains.
The Sigismund waited at Santa Marta for sev-
erel hours, until word was brought TO the captain
saying that President Reyes had postponed his
departure from the country. i was said also that
during his temporary retirement from the Presi-
oency he had planned 70 come 20 this country 20
get help ard advice from friends. and also 10 set
before .tle State Department in Washington the
condition Of affairs in Colombia
While II Was generally believed on board the
S.gisnund that President REYES had gone 10 car
tagena, some OF the passengers were Of the opn-
ion that he had gone % la tiusyra Venezuela 70
take one OF the Ped . steamers for New York
New-York tribune., 1909-06-19
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

state factory inspector held yesterday In 81 900
bail in jefferson Market court. The complainant
Joseph Cohen. of No. 10 Wooster street
Christopher Cosmides. who recently adiudged
guilty by the OF General Sessions for recelv-
ing hundred shares OF United States steel pre-
ferred which had been stolen, wiz have 10 serve
The sentence imposed him. the decision
affirmed Yesterday by the Appellate Division Of the
Supreme Court. Cosmides business associate
of Alfred =. Goslin.
Magistrate Herbert. IN the Yorkville court yes
terday dismissed the complaint Of attempted extor
;ion --lade against Bernard Barth and Louis Katz
who live II No. IL Second avenue Gretchen Miller
the complainant, said the men tried get money
from her after she was arrested a charge OF
violating the tenement house law.