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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-04-20
Needle Work.

Under direction of Miss Mary Hor
Inady and Miss Lille Cheatham.
Best single specimen of embroid-
i cry, $1.00.
Best display of fancy needle work
by any one lady, $3.50.
Best display of plain needle work,
$3.50.
Best dressed doll, $100.
Best handmade waist, $1.00.
Best baby dress, $1.00.
Best crochet, $1.00.
Best made wash dress by girl un-
der 16 years, $40.
Best drawn work, $100.
Best tatting, $1.00.
Best patchwork quilt, $1.00.
Best silk quilt, S100.
Best dozen button holes, $1.00.
General Handicraft.
Under direction of Mrs. D. c. Pick
EFT and Mrs. Guy Chappell.
Best single specimen of any kind
of hand-work, not already listed,
I$1.00.
Best general exhibit, $500.
Educational.
Under direction of Miss Belle
Cheatham and Mrs. w H. Gurr.
Exhibits from Terrell county pu-
pills only.
Best defamation by boy under ~
years, to be rendered on Agricultural
Day, date given later, suit by Her
mann.
Best relief map of North America,
I$1.00.
Best map of Georgia, with coun-
ties, s1.00.
| Best general exhibit from the
three primary grades, $500.
Best composition outline from
grammar school pupil, $1.00.
Best specimen of penmanship,
I$1.O0.
Best letter written by boy from
II to 16 years of age, $40.
Best botanical exhibit (single)
$1O0.
Best general school exhibit, $500.
Special Prizes.
Best decorated vehicle, to appear
in parade date given later $3.50.
Best decorated car, to appear in
auto parade, $3.50.
Finest baby under one year old
contest second day of fair), $40
photos from McCollum.
Best band of music from one fam
lily, $3.50.
Largest family in county attend
ing fair in body, $3.50.
Prettiest girl in county attending
fair, pounds Huyler's candy.
Largest man attending fair
(weight only considered), $3.50.
Ugliest man attending fair, $3.50
Best old-time fiddler (date given
later), $3.50.
Best singing class (date given
later), $3.50.
Everything offered for premiums
must be the product of Drawn OF
brain of residents of Terrell county
excepting poultry and live stock, and
they must be owned by Terrell coun-
ty residents.
1t is the intention of the promoters
of the fair to promote and reward
industry among all lines in our coun-
ty. Individuals can make the fair a
success by bringing something to ex-
hibit.
Persons wishing to enter exhibits
under any of the above departments
will please confer with committee in
charge of that department.
All exhibits will be carefully
looked after and premiums paid in
cash.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-04-20

Best landscape in pastel, S1.Oe-
Best portrait in crayon, $500.
Best flowers in water colors, $1.O0.
Best Boston fern, S1.00.
Best plume fern, S1.00.
Best potted chrysanthemum, $1.00.
Best collection of cut chrysanthe-
NUNS, 5000
Best collection of cut roses, $1.OO.
Prettiest flower garden, $3.50.
Best still life in painting (oiD,
$500.
Best collection of works of art,
$500.
Best specimen of photography,
$1.00.
Best kodak shot, $1.00
Any artist wishing to will have the
privilege of putting work on sale for
a moderate per cent. of sales, ex-
pense of handling being borne by the
owner.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-08
Partition Sale.

Tutorship of the Minors of A. C. Lay, deceased
In Second District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
DY virtue of commission issued to
ID me from said District Court, in the
above entitled tutorship, will offer for
sale, on the terms hereinafter stated,
and according to law, at public auction
to the last and highest bidder, at the
residence of the late A. C. Lay, at Lin
ton, La, during the legal hours of sale,
on Saturday, December 81, 1910, the
following described property, to-wit:
The north half of northeast quarter of
section 81, township 20 north, range IL
west, less 2 acres to the church; the
southeast quarter of southwest quarter
of section SO, township 20 of range Is,
and the southeast quarter Of northwest
quarter Of section 20, township 20 Of
range II.
Also the following personal property,
to-wit: stock of merchandise, / lot of
household and kitchen furniture, lot of
live stock, consisting of horses, mules,
cattle, etc., | grist mill, 2 pianos and |
organ.
Terms of Sale-For cash for not less
than the appraised value as shown in the
inventory taken in said tutorship of date
September Is, 1909, now on file in the
Clerks Office of Bossier Parish, La, for
the purpose OF effecting partition.
Mrs. ALLAH w. BUNDY, Tutrix, etc.
November "a, 1910. d29
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-08
Succession Notice.

Succession of Nollie w. Bundy, decd.
In District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
WHEREAS, B. A. Kelly, Clerk of
w the Second Judicial District
Court for Bossier Parish, La, has this
day filed his application to be appointed
administrator of the said succession, as
being succession of value of less than
$500, and has this day filed the descrip-
ton and valuation Of said property as
follows, to-wit:
The northeast quarter of northeast
quarter Of section l, township 20, range
IL; also 4 acres, being certain strip or
parcel OF land lying west of Shreveport
and Concord road, and situatedpn west
side OF southwest quarter of southwest
quarter, section 81, township q, range
IL, and southeast quarter of southeast
quarter of section SO, township 81, range
II, containing "a acres in all, more or
less, with all buildings and improvements
thereon, and appraised at So per acre,
making a total of $252.
Now, therefore, all parties in interest
are hereby cited to show cause, if any
they have, why the said application
should not be granted in seven days, as
the law directs, and said description and
valuation be not approved, and in the
absence of opposition within said delay,
all parties in interest are hereby notified
that the said application will be granted
and the said description and valuation
homologated and approved as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. r. C. Drew, Judge
of the said Court, this, the 9Th day of
December, 1910. r. B. HILL,
dec Is Deputy Clerk District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-08
COnstable's Sale.

w. c. Hughes versus P. Q. Hawkins. No. 80. In
Justices Court, Ward 3, Bossier Parish, La.
DY virtue of a writ of fieri facias,
- issued in the above entitled suit
and to me directed, l have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction to
the last and highest bidder, within the
legal hours of sale, at the Court House,
in the town of Benton, La, on Satur-
day, December 81, 1910, the following
described property, to-wit:
The south half Of southwest quarter Of
northeast quarter and the northwest
quarter of southeast quarter of section 4,
township 20, range Is, containing GO
acres. Also, bay horse, 2-horse
wagon, about 10 bushels Of corn and /
pillow stock.
Terms Of Sale-Cash, subject to the
benefit of appIaisement, to pay and sat
isfy the sum of $81 60, debt, with inter-
est thereon from January 1, 1909, until
paid at the rate of 5 per cent per annum,
and all costs of suit.
WV. CARTER, Constable.
November "a, 1910. decs
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-08
Succession Sale.
Succession Of John DIXON, deceased. In
District Court, B0ssier Parrish, La.

CHcce681On OF JOFsU OJIOTI, USCcU0cUs AW
District Court, Bossier Rurish, La.
DY virtue of commission issued to
ID me from the Second District Court
of Bossier Parish, La, in the above en-
titled succession, I will offer for sale, on
terms hereinafter stated, and according
to law, at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, at the Court House door,
in the town of Benton, La, during the
legal hours of sale on Saturday, Decem-
Der II, 1910, the following described
property, to-wit:
Part of lot of subdivision of certain
lands in Bossier City, Bossier Parish,
La, partitioned between the Nice ormick
heirs, made by c. McClenaghan, SUR
veyor, as recorded on conveyances, vol
ume 10, page 200, in the recorders Office
of said parish, described as follows:
Commencing at the corner of lots and
5 nearest the river, run thence back from
the river along line between lots and 5
ito the back line of said lots, thence up
said line Of lot for 70 yards, thence on
line toward the river to the front line
of said lot at a point 70 yards above
the place of beginning, thence down said
front line 10 yards to the point OF be-
ginning, containing 81 acres, more OF
less, and located in Bossier City, La.
Terms of Sale-For cash, if the ap-
praisement or two-thirds thereof be bid,
else on credic, according to law.
B. A. KELLY,
Administrator of said Succession.
November 10, 1910. Is
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-08
Succession Sale.

Succession, Of J. w. letter, deceased. In
Second Judicial District Court, B0s-
sier Parish, La.
TN obedience to an order rendered in
i the above entitled matter by the
Hon. R. C. Drew, Judge of the Second
Judicial District Court IN and for Bos-
sier Parish, La, and special commits
sion to me directed by the Clerk of said
Court, l will offer for sale, at the prin-
cipal front door of the Court House, in
the town of Benton, Bossier Parish, La,
to the last and highest bidder, on Satur-
day, the 10th day of December, 1910, the
following described property belonging
to said succession, to-wit:
About ITO acres of land located in
fractional sections and Z, township 18
north, range Is west, on Red River and
east of Gilmer's lane, and formerly
known as the s'Calhoun place, ]" together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon.
Said sale to be made for cash, subject
to appraisement, and to pay the debts of
said succession.
J. w. JETER, jr., Executor.
By j. G. Pugh, Attorney. A-e
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-08
Homestead Entry No. 10, 500.
Department OF the Interior,
U. s. Land Once at Natchitoches, La,
nocoynhor'9 fOin

NOTICE is hereby given that Samuel
A., A. !. Jenkins, j., 90 Of too Bellevue, La,
stead Entry No. 10, 500 (O72O) for south
half OF northeast quarter, or lots Is
and Is, section %, township 20 north,
range II west, Louisiana Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
final five year proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before B.
A. Kelly, Clerk of District Court, at
Benton, La, on the 18th day of January,
1911. =
Claimant names as witnesses: J. M.
Simmons, F. F. Vickers, Sam Eley and
J. Rawls, all of Bellevue, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
December 8, 1910. jan Il
Homestead Entry No. 1865.
Department of the Interior.
U. s. Land Once at Natchitoches, La,
October q, 1907
NOTICE is hereby given that Gilbert
IN jackson of Bellevue. La, who. on
December %, 1904, made Homestead
Entry No. fO,65S (O751) for the north
west quarter of northwest quarter of
section 30, township 10 north, range II
west, Louisiana Meridian, has filed no.
tice OF intention to make final five year
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before B. A. Kelly,
Clerk OF District Court, at Benton. La,
on the 1lth day of December, 1910.
Claimant names as witnesses: III.
Carter, L. Carter, A. Davis and M.
KennOn, all OF Bellevue, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
October q, 1910. does
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-08
Notice to Trespassers.

THIS notice is to warn the public that
= hunting and other trespassing will
not he permitted on my lands. Wild rice
has been planted in Clear Lake and i'm
ported game birds will be released in my
pastures. The wild rice is to attract
ducks and there is already ample food
stuff for the other birds. They should do
well if not molested and positively will
not permit them to be hunted or trapped.
The place has been posted and the law
complied with in other respects, and all
trespassers will be prosecuted. Please
do not ask permission to shoot on the
lake or in my fields or pastures.
Nv. w. STINSON.
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stray Sale.

ESTRAYED before w. w. Oelesby,
u Justice Of the Peace, Ward 5, Bos-
sier Parish, La, by J. G. Jones, and will
be sold at Linton, La, within the legal
hours Of sale, on Saturday, December II,
1910, one frosty red steer, about 2 years
old, marked over-halfcrop in right ea1
and crop and over-halfcrop in left ear.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, etc.,
or the same will be sold according to law,
1850 N. L. MCKINNEY, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-08
Application for Administration.
In Distyict Court, Booster Purish, La.

NOTICE is hereby given that Mrs.
IN Mary B. Johnston has this day filed
her application to be appointed admins
tratrix of the succession of Jos. E.
Johnston, deceased. Now, this is to adj
monish all persons concerned, that if
opposition be not made thereto within
the time prescribed by law, the said APP
plicant will be appointed administrative
OF said succession as prayed for.
Given under my official signature and
seal OF Office, at Benton, La, on this,
the 9Th day Of December, 1910.
B. A. KELLY.
decl5 Clerk District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-08
DIR. Y. IRWIN MILLER
DENTIST

years and former Office
his friends Bosler
public that he has moved into the building opposite
opposite Court Square Office stairs well lighted
his old friends and make
SHREVEPORT and have teeth examined
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-08
Hunters. Take Notica

Hunters, Take Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given the public
IN that no hunting will be allowed on
the Abney and Edwards places, adioin-
ing, and located in Ward 6. Bossier
Parish, La. w. H. SCANLAND.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-08
Notice.

A IL parties are hereby warned not to
~ hunt, peddle or in any wise tres
pass on the plantations OF the under
signed, located in Ward 1, Bossier Par
ish, La. Mrs. A. CURTIS.
A. CURTIS.
nov i-6 m JOHN T. HALL.
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being bitten gives vent are among the
most hair raising. The sound was
more or less regulated by squeezing
the luckless beasts body. The mates
bucket Of water was as unwelcome as
unexpected and caused the Tyne-sider
to beat a hurried retreat
Not only is the origin Of many sea
superstitions ''wropt in mystery" but
also any logical explanation of cause
and effect. It would puzzle any one to
say why 1t should be unlucky for the
ships boy to whistle on the weather
bow, except that it is generally un-
pleasant from a music lovers point OF
view for boy to whistle on any bow
at ALL.
On one occasion superstition and
guilty conscience caused a practical
joke to have fatal consequences. The
incident arose through one Of the sail
ors. a Norwegian. boxing the ears Of
the ships boy for the aforementioned
crime Of whistling on the weather bow.
Not unnaturally the boy was annoyed
and determined to pay the Norwegian
out. Aided by two other sailors. a
white shirt and some string. very
presentable ghost" was arranged in
the foc'sle on the night the Norseman
was on watch. He was to be allowed
only a glimpse Of the spirit on enter
Ing the foc'sle, and it was then to van
ish from view. being jerked by means
Of string underneath the bunk Of one
Of the jokers. Everything was ready.
and the three conspirators lay in their
hunks awaiting their victim. Unfor-
tunately they all fell asleep. to be sud
denly awakened by loud cry from
the Norwegian. He stood gazing at
the ghost" the dim light shed by the
lamp falling on his CHASTITY face The
three were about to call out to him
when he spoke. mo. no" he cried. II
did not mean to kill you. Morgan. Oh.
mercy. mercy!" And he rushed madly
from the fec'sle. Terrified. his ship.
mates followed him. but as they reach.
ed the deck they saw the Norwegian
throw himself into the sea.-Londor
Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-08
To Hunters and Trappers.

THE general public is hereby legally
i warned that no hunting or trapping
will be allowed on the Gum Springs and
Linwood plantations, both under fence.
47-3 w. e. IVEY.
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NOTICE is hereby given that have
IN applied to have sentence of death
commuted.-CLAUDE THOMAS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-06-28
robson COUNTY.
Particulars Of the LuInbcrt0n Town
ship Convention.

Especial to News and Observer j
Lumberton, N. c., June 16-C0n-
vention was called to order at three
o'clock by Temporary Chairman
Frank Cough acting in place IF Mr.
A. w. Mclean.
The first ballot was for the oEccu-
tive committee which resulted in Tho
Jr., E. n. Prevatt, ". .. Thompson
and E. NJ. Britt.
Next being the vote on judges
strength, Chief Justice Clark and Wal
ker, having no opposition. were eject
ed by reclamation. The ballot beng
taken for Hanning and Allen resulted
IA votes for Allen and - Tor
Manning.
There being but one candidate for
solicitor, n. A. Sinclair received tn9
unanimous vote.
After the call was made for n"nl-
nations for Congressman Mr. A. r.
White made a short speech H'i'i'a'
ing A. J. McKfnnon. He was I"I',"51
by a few remarks from Mr.. X - 49,
well endorsing the nomInaioh. ~
Geo. B. Mcleod than nomlnalr" ~
T. Goodwin and O. /. Clark was NOM
mated by r. z. Lee. the 4at,"1 90
suited in. Goodwin 241, MckJnnoh 49,,
Clark 8. 80
The following delegates were c'tI[
ed to represent the township al INC
convention: Geo B. McLfoH.
Stephens. G. F. Cox, Z. NJ l. if-"4 w.
J. p. Townsend, ". P. McAIIT-' NIL
P. Barker. n. A. Thompson. ) T. ~ ~
A. E. White, r. 6. IA"rehr.
Fuller, Frank Gougt. W. }. l',".+ry
The primary passed on mos
and pleasantly.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-06-28
NASH FOR ALLEN.
Result of Local ContestS-BroWn is
Strong There.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Nashville, n. c., June 26.-In prim-
aries throughout Nash yesterday no
vote was k on judgeship. however,
conservative estimate will give w. r.
Allen from 60 to rs epr cent. County
solid for Pou.
From expressions Nash is largely
in favor of Brown for corporation
commissioner. Later returns show
Johnston county's majority over War
rem approximately $50.
Samuel Gay leads in the rae for
treasurer. A second primary will be
necessary to settle the contest be-
tween him and j, d. Winstead.
Stills majority over Ross is over
1900. In the contest for the house
of representatives j. L.. Cornwell
leads G. ". Taylor by 10. A second
primary is necessary With the indi-
cations pointing to Cornwell's romi-
nation by a large majority.
A runor is current that R.. G. Ais
brook wins out for solicitor over Hon.
r. A. p. COOley. However, this re-
port is not authentic.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-06-28
ANSON COUNTY.
Allen Carries County ard Lee and
Brown Lead.

Especial to News and Observer
Wadesboro, n. c., June 26.-Paca
LOT carries every precinct n
the county. Returns from seven ,~t
of the twelve precincts give him ia
votes; no opposition.
Returns from ten out Of twelve pre-
cincts give Allen 406 for Associate ms
tice, and Manning 107.
Unofficial reports from ~unreporto1
precincts give Allen a slight gain In
V reported precincts BaewclI gets
80, Pearson IA, Lee 277, Graham l54
Brown 319. Unofficial reports from
the remainder OF the county give
Brown and Lee a majority.
Other State and judicial candidates
run with Page, for Congress. Less
than half vote cast. County cast I.56%
votes for Kitchin for Governor.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-06-28
COUNTY.
Action Of County Convention is Doubt
full On DISPUTED Points.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Fayetteville, n. c., June 26.-At the
last session of the General Assembly
an act was passed giving Cumberland
a legaliZed primary but it's adoption
was by the act left optional with the
committee and the commit
tee has not seen fit to adopt it this
year, SO the primaries in Cumberland
were in the same manner
as heretofore, and simply delegates
were elected to the county conven-
ton.
No Instructions were given to dele
gates as to the State and judicial CON
vention and in only a few instances
were instructions given on Congress-
men, these being for H. L. Cook in
Hope Mills and Carver's Creek pre-
cinctS
A test vote was forced by Godwin's
TRENDS, when he led over Cook. but it
is not understood that these precincts
were instructed into the county con-
vention where delegates will be chosen
to the Congressional, State and Judi
cial conventions.
1t is impossible to give any fore
cast of the county conventions action
as to the choice Of delegates to the
three above mentioned conventions.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-06-28
COUNTY.
Gudger and Cooke Running Close
Delay in Richmond.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Waynesville Jun 26.-Solicitor and
Congressmen are all that were voted
for Saturday in primaries. Cooke and
Gudger are running in the county. SO
far as heard from it will be close be-
tween them. The other candidates
nave strength here. The whole county
cannot be heard from yet, owing to
some precincts not having phones
north of Waynesville.
For Solicitor, Alley 17S; Norville, 46.
For Congress: Gudger, 106; Cooke, 81;
Moore, Sc; Herne, 4; Gallert, 9.
South Waynesvil1e, Alley, 204; Nor
velle, As; Gudger, 1928; Cooke, 116;
Moore, 10; Hernte, none; Gallert,
none.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-06-28
COUNTY.
Half and Half to Allen and Manning.
Brown, Lee. Graham n Pearson
all Get Large VOte-SOlicitOrShip.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Charlotte, \. c., June 2e.-With
two country precincts to hear from the
Mecklenburg vote yesterday resulted
as follows:
First, by agreement, the county's
entire vote in the State Convention,
about 81, will be cast for Judge Plat
ceiving a pro rata share, so that Man
ming and Allen will receive half each
Of this vote, there was therefore no
vote in the primary for Supreme Court
Justices. Chief Justice Clark viii Also
receive the entire vote, he being with
out opposition.
The vote for Corporation Commits
sioners in the primary was as follows:
Brown, 1890; Bagwell, 593. For
Rogers successor the vote was: Lee,
1888; Pearson, $50; Graham, 1866.
Congressman Webb polled the hand
some vote Of 2,914.
Vote for Solicitor.
For solicitor, Smith gets 1879;
Shannonhouse, 1898; Childs, SIS.
For the Legislature, the candidates
who were with opposition, received:
Pharr, 1850; Dowd, Att; Grier, 3,o65
and Mclaughlin, 3.1O3. w. NJ. Long,
chairman Of the County Commission
ers, led the entire ticket with 1904
votes.
There will be a second primary be-
tween J. A. Russell, president clerk,
and Chas. Cotton Moore, for clerk Of
the Court.
Smith will probably enter the Judi
cial Convention with a bare majority
for solicitor Of the Twelfth district.
Me~cklenburg has IS votes in this con-
vention.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-06-28
AllsbroOk Carried Wilson.

Especial to News and Observer,
Wilson. June 26.-The report sent
In from Wilson Saturday in regard to
the result of the primary remains
practically the same. As il stands
now, for Solicitor, AIlsbrook will re-
ceive 10 34, Cooley Is II votes in
the Spring Hill town
ship yet unheard from, which will NOT
change result to exceed 20 for Ais
brook. IS for Cooley. For Corporation
commissioners no contest as RI
Brown, Western commissionerSbin
conceded to Lee. No contest for Con-
gresham.