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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31

mill operatives allow their children
to take advantage of the schools.
However, there are men that refuse
to do any kind of labor themselves,
who live on what their wives and in
nocent and ignorant children earn
from their labor. These men will
not allow their children to take ad-
vantage of any education, though it
is to be had without cost | am glad
that | do not know of single man
in Terrell county who is so far for
getful of his duties as parent as to
refuse to give his children these OPP
portunities when they are offered
free. l am convinced that a parent
owes. the child more than the child
owes it's parent. The child comes
into the world without it's consent,
and it is the absolute duty of the
parent to do his very best to open
the door of hope and ambition to his
child, and if even a fourth grade
education is furnished a white child
it would be sufficient to give a boy
or girl ambition and a desire for
more knowledge. Without any ed
ucatiOn the white child is in a worse
condition than the average negro,
and in these days of free schools
there seems to be no reasonable ex-
cuse for a white parent to allow his
child to grow up in ignorance.
You will see that this law would
not be enforced against any child
who, for sufficient reason, - the
county or municipal school board
excused, and it would not therefore
affect the large population who live
among us and contribute but very
little to the school fund.
Now, this measure was entirely in
the interest of the very poor white
youth of Georgia, and l felt that it
would be almost a crime to vote
against a bill that opened the door
of opportunity to these poor white
boys and girls, and l am satisfied
that you, as my constituents, want
ed me to vote for all measures that.
after a thorough investigation, ap-
peared to me to be for the best in
terest of the white race at large.
you for your past favors
and confidence | am most respect
fully yours. D. c. PICKETT.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31
PICKETT EXPLAINS POSITION
TELLS WHY HE FAVORED COM
PULSORY EDUCATIONAL BILL.
Was Under False Impression Con-
corning Measure, and Changed
His Mind After Investigation.

His Mind After Investigation.
Editor of The Dawson News:
wish to say to my friends and fellow
citizens of this county that / appre-
ciate more than l can express the
honor of having been your represent
ative in the last general assembly,
for to represent a county like Ter
rell, whose people are among the
very best on earth, is quite an honor
and privilege.
l want every man in the county
to know that | voted for what is
known as a committee substitute
for the compulsory educational bill.
| will state that / was bitterly OPP
posed to what | understood compul-
sorry education to mean when | was
elected to the general assembly.
However, when | learned that | was
ignorant of and laboring under a
false impression as to the intent and
purpose of the measure I promptly
decided to cast my vote for the bill,
and explain my reasons to the citi-
zens of Terrell county later. This
bill required all children of school
age to attend some public or private
school for sixty days during each
school year, unless the child had
completed the fourth grade of school
work or lived three miles away from
the nearest school house, or was
not in mental or physical condition
to attend school, or any child who
for sufficient reason is excused from
such attendance by the county or
municipal school board
The people who own the cotton
mills in Georgia work thousands of
poor white people in their factories,
and these owners generally furnish
schools absolutely free to the chill
dren of the parents that work in the
factories, and the better class of the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31

Mrs. j. A. Shields entertained at
Bridge Thursday afternoon, the hon
or guests being Mrs. Morgan, Miss
Stanley and Miss Towns, the guests
of Mrs. r. L. Saville. 1t was very
informal, there being only three ia
bles. Mrs. c. A, Wall won the prize,
a pair of embroidery scissors, and
Miss Towns drew the guest of honor
prize, which was also a pair of en-
broidery scissors. A salad course
was served. The guests were Mrs.
Morgan, Miss Stanley, Miss Towns,
Miss Cooke, Mrs. G. A. Wall, Mrs.
F. M. McNulty, Mrs. r. L. Saville,
Mrs. NJ c. Edwards, Miss Belle Gurr,
Mrs. w. II. Hoyl, Mrs. w. H. Gurr.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31
PIERCE CHAPEL PERSONALS.
The Happenings in and Around That
Community.

Miss Zollie Sawyer of Graves, who
was the guest of Misses Ola and Eula
Powell, has returned home.
Miss Bertha Smith of Alabama has
been an attractive visitor of Misses
Mamie and Stella Fletcher.
Messrs. George Fletcher and Will
liam Powell are visiting relatives at
Ochlocknee and Meigs.
Miss Mamie Hammock of She'll
man has been a pleasant visitor of
Miss Pearl Powell.
We are glad to know that Miss
Dodie Williford has recovered from
short illness.
Miss Eula Hammer has returned
nome after a visit to her sister, Mrs.
Ralph Mccain.
The young people enjoyed a very
pleasant day outing at Jones mill
on a picnic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Cox Of near
Fort Gaines have visited homefolks
here.
Mrs. Jim Fletcher and children of
Ochlocknee are visiting homefolks
here.
Mrs. Charlie Cox and children are
spending several days in Sylvester.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31
For Misses Singer and Daniel.

Miss May Clark entertained at
"42" Wednesday afternoon for Mrs.
John Clark and her guests, Misses
Lennie Singer and Bessie Daniel of
Lumpkin. The decorations were in
brown and yellow Numbers Of
brown-eyed susans were used. The
punch bowl, over which Mrs. ]. G.
Parks gracefully presided was
banked with the bright flowers and
was placed in bower of ferns. The
score cards carried out the color
scheme. Miss Belle Gurr won the
prize, pair of silk stockings, and
in drawing for the guest prize, also
pair of silk stockings, Miss Singer
was the fortunate one. Misses Alice
Patterson, Antonette Toombs, Eunice
Jennings and Mrs. Hiram Howell
kept score. Cream and cake were
served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mrs. w. F. Sherman wishes to
meet those who expect to study piano
with her in her studio Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock, September
14th.
Miss Nellie Laing will meet those
who desire to study expression and
physical culture with her in her
studio at the residence of Mr.. ]. A.
Laing at o'clock Wednesday after
noon, September 18th Miss Laing
is a postgraduate in the oratory de-
partment of Shorter college, and has
also had experience as assistant
teacher in this department the past
year. She teaches the Emerson
method
Miss Chap Saville requests all who
wish to study music with her this
fall to meet her at her studio at her
home on Church street at O'Clock
a. m, Wednesday, August 31st.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31

The United Specialists cure
permanently the cases they
undertake and send the I'M
durable home without taking
a fee from them. This is why
they continue their visits year
after year, while other doctors
have made a few visits and
stopped. DR.. Dickerson is an
eminently successful specialist
in all chronic diseases, proven
by the many cures effected in
chronic cases which have baf-
fled the skill of all other ply
sicians. His hospital expert
ence and extensive practive
practice have made him so
proficient that he can name
and locate a disease in a few
minutes.
Treats all durable cases of
Catarrh, Nose, Throat and
Lung Diseases, Eye and Ear,
Stomach and Liver and Kid
neys, Gravel, Rheumatism,
Paralysis, Neuralgia, Nervous
and Heart Diseases, and Con-
sumption in early stage dis
eases Of the Bladder and fe-
male Organs, Liquor and To
bacco habit. Stammpring cur
ed and sure method to prevent
its recurrence given. A never
failing remedy for Big Neck.
Piles, Fistula and Rupture
guaranteed cured without de-
tention from business, Special
attention given to all diseases
ofthe eye, ear, nose and throat.
Granulated lids, cataract;
cross eyes Strengthened with
out pain.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31
Disbursements First Six Months 1910

l. Losses and claims Tsee detailed
schedule filed with Annual statement
IN office Of Insurance CommIssion.
4 Commi is Gown 70 June t 3D. 1910 $4,000 90
or PAID to Officers and Directors . Tx M
b; Salaries and Travelling expenses Of ~''0' W
managers Of Agencies and general
g. Ne6ic aio e i0ea agents ... 1l4S 90
paid direct by members or otherwise 11s A.
Z. Salaries and other compensation If 4IO
Rent % sn 10 o1H aI ofc nee employees. 1345 90
TO- Advertisinp a. 81 I9I9I ..;...:.. 375 u
H. i I4 o. Sar ite,, ;.. -. 1921 90
''''iis' VIZ '''.'........... .729 SO
Toll DisG,rsoyn ings.oI items to IL 1881 So
Balance II '''' '''......,.. 32,787 SO
observation-disclosures. 4.6l6 w
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31
IN THE SOCIAL REALM

Miss Florella Crouch entertained
number of the school girl set at
her home on Lee street Thursday
afternoon. The elegant rooms were
tastefully decorated in yellow and
green. Pot plants and vines twined
about the rooms made the back
ground for the vases of yellow can
mas placed everywhere. In the hall
the punch bowl was in a mass of
green and yellow, ferns and cannas
being prettily combined. Miss Es-
telle Melton served punch. The
score cards were hanu-painted in yell
low lilies The game was "42." No
prize was given. Misses Susie Mae
Dozier and Belle Geise tied in MAX
ing the highest score. Dainty re-
freshments, carrying out the color
scheme, were served. Misses Pearl
Turner and Berta Baldwin assisted
in entertaining.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31

Ethel Leverette won the prize, a
dainty handkerchief. Candies were
served during the game, and at the
close of the afternoon the guests
were taken to the drug store and
served with cream. Those invited
were Misses Martin, Slappey, Ethel
Leverette, Elizabeth Patterson, Sal
lie Will McLain, Jessie Melton, Marie
Marlin and Ida Christie.
Mrs. HOyl and Mrs. Gurr Entertain.
Mrs. w. H. Hoyl and Mrs. w. H.
Gurr entertained at bridge Satur-
day morning. Both are charming
hostesses, and the affair, although
very informal, was thoroughly en-
joyable. The prize, a handmade
handkerchief, was won by Mrs. M.
c. Edwards. A salad course was
served. Those present were Mrs. F.
M. McNulty, Mrs. J. A. Shields, Mrs.
w. R. JONES, Mrs. R. L. Saville, Mrs.
NJ. c. Edwards, Mrs. W. E. Riordan,
Mrs. L. c. Hoyl, Mrs. E. E. Wor-
sham, Misses Claire Wooten, Efie
Cooke, Chap Saville, Pearl Christie,
and Rosalee Metcalfe of Palatka, Fla.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31

Miss Zuleita Clay entertained at an
informal "42" party Monday after
noon for Misses Hortense SIappey
and Mary Martin OF Shellman, who
were the guests of Mrs. Ernest Bald
win. There were two tables. Miss
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31
Mrs. McNulty's Entertainment.


One of the largest and most en-
jOyable affairs of the week was the
"42" party at which Mrs. F. NJ. Nc
Nulty was hostess Tuesday after
noon. The parlors were decorated
in cut flowers and vines hanging
gracefully about the rooms and
draped from vases of flowers. The
punch bowl, where the guests were
served with punch on their arrival
by Misses Louise McNulty and Min
ME Mae Durham ,swas in a mass of
vines prettily twined with cut flow
ers. The color scheme of green and
white was attractively carried out
in every detail Mrs. R. L. SaviIle
and Mrs. VIM. Locke, Jr., assisted
in entertaining. There were ten ia
bles. No prize was given. Cream
and cake were served. The out of
town guests present were Mrs. Nor
gan and Miss Stanley of Atlanta,
Miss Lena Towns of Athens, Misses
Lennie Singer and Bessie Daniel of
Lumpkin, Miss Effie Cooke of Marion,
Ala, and Miss Nina Greene of Con-
yers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31
WANTED.

A desirable building lot in t@e
city of Dawson. We have a
customer who wants to build
as soon as he can buy a suita-
bic lot. If you desire to put
that vacant lot to earning
something let us sell it for you
and invest the money.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31
SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT
For the Six Months Ending lima On ,o,o
OF the Condition of the
Southern lie InC1rnr
utHern Lie Insurance COMPANY

organized under the laws of the State of 60,
made TO the Governor of the State Of Geor,-a
pursuant to the laws of said State PripcinojS "a
nee Dawson, Ca, 2lO n. Main Street -P'' u
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31

Miss Sara Thomas will open her
kindergarten at her home on Stone
wall street at a. m. Friday, Sep
TENDER End.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
very valuable medicine for throat
and lung troubles, quickly relieves
and cures painful breathing and q
dangerously sounding cough which
indicates congested lungs. Sold Inv
all dealers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31
Income During First s,x ,,on..oo

i6 Gross amount paid by members to the Associo-
toh or It's agents without, deductions for co,o
MISSIONS or other expenses, as follow:
> Animal ''''''..'..........S2 755 On
3 AsseSemnnts ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2,724 25
''''''.-'... 1924 Il
1OU'I pau ny members -. ....-.... q 4n2 Of
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31
Nervous Debility.

Are you nervous and de-
spondent, weak and debil-
itated, tired mornings, no am
bition-lifeless; memory poor;
easily tatigued; excitable and
irritable; eyes sunken; red and
blurred pimples on face;
dreams and night losses; rest
less, haggard looking; weak
back, deposit in urine and
drains at stool; distrustful,
want Of confidence, lack of
energy and strength.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-08-31
Sexual Weakness and Private
Diseases a Speciality.

Blood poison, syphilis, gon-
orhoea, structure, gleet, sper-
matomhoea, varieocele, by
drocele, seminal weakness and
the effects of early vice or ex-
cess, producing emissions, de-
bilitY, nervousness, dizziness,
defective memory, etc, which
ruins the mind and body posi-
lively.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-11-01
KIRK DYER GETS
THE NOM|NT|ON
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE CONNER
ClAL CLUB BY THE DIRECTORS
THIS MORNING.

A nominating committee Of the com
mercial club appointed yesterday af-
ternoon by the directors met this
morning and unanimously nominated
Kirk Dyer for president of the club
to succeed II. H. Gray, who resigned
for the reason that he was transfer
red to Shawnee. The nominating COM
mittee consisted of C. f. Ringer, II.
T. Hunt, ]. B. Spragins, G. w. Stuart
and Writ Franklin. The name will
be posted In the club rooms for one
week and the voting will be held at
1880 p. M, on the evening of Novem-
ber s. This time has been selected
for the reason that all the members
will be on the streets at this hour
gathering election returns and they
can easily depositthei r vote for pres
ident in the commercial club rooms
for president of the club
The choice made by the committee
is probably the best in the city, Mr..
Dyer is a progressive man, every inch
of him. He has done much OF the
work of the club since he has been
in the city and he is held in very
high regard as town builder.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-11-01
DEWITT IS
MAKING GOOD
ARDMORE'S INFANT INDUSTRY
CREATING GOODS THAT ARE IN
DEMAND.

Few people in the city realize tha.
Ardmore has the largest cigar factory
in the southwest, and yet 1t Is a fact.
About six years ago w. C. Dewitt
left his home in Indiana to seek a 10.
cation in the then proposed new state.
He spent some time looking over the
situation and finally decided that Ard
more looked good to him. He invest
ed what ready money he possessed in
an up-to-date pool and billiard parlor,
and added n line Of cigars and tobac-
cos. By close application to business
he made a success of his new venture
and then began casting about to add TO
his growing business. Mr. Dewitt hav-
ing in his youth learned the trade of
cigar maker, 1t occurred to him that
cigar factory in Ardmore would pay,
and he Immediately proceeded to get
busy. He purchased a small stock of
tobacco and In modest way began the
manufacture of the cigar known as
"DeWitts Experience" 1t had a good
sale from the start, and as the quality
was all that could be asked in a five
cent smoke the demand for 1t in
creased At that time one cigar maker
only was employed, and the sale of
the cigar restricted to local people.
The fame Of this cigar began to spread
there came demands from other near
by towns. Dewitt was compelled to
add to his force and turn out more
cigars, in order to supply this de-
mand, and so steadily has the sales
increased that today he has on his
payroll eighteen people who are un-
able to manufacture enough goods 10
fill orders.
The factory Is at present making
four grades of cigars, "DeWltts Ex-
perience," Joe Push" and "DeWitts
Nickle Smoker" in five-cent goods,
and major Reno" as ten-cent smoke.
Mr.. Dewitt says that he is unable to
secure cigar makers. He has Job
at present for ten good men who could
make on an average of $500 per
week. Mr.. Dewitt desires to get men
of families If possible as he says he
wants to see every vacant house in
the city occupied by the first of the
year. He also said that if he had a
a hundred men at present that he
could sell every cigar as fast as made
right here in Oklahoma. Dewitt de-
serves the commentator of every cit
izen OF the city for his hustle and |
push, and every smoker when calling
for a cigar should never overlook the
fact that We have home product that
is the equal of any and superior to
most of the foreign importatins and
In doing so you will place the stamp
of your appreciation on a worthy
young enterprise.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-11-01
PERSONALS

C. Lincoln Mcclure of Davis was
In the city today.
w. P. Higgins Of Poolville was a
business visitor today.
E. F. Riser of Woo1ford was a
business visitor today.
Joe Williford of Milo is in the
city today on business.
F. W.Fisher of Berwyn was IN the
city yesterday on business.
w. p. Pollock of Keller was in
the city today on business.
DR.. Davis of Sneed was in the
city this morning on business.
jim Alverson of Woodford was
In the city today on business.
Mrs. d. II. Johnston of Emet was
registered at the Randol yesterday.
G. B. Meiser of Milburn was regis
tered at the Randol this morbning.
Will Gardner of Glenn was ming
ling with friends in the city today.
Attorney Moman Prueitt of Oklaho-
ma City was in the city yesterday
on legal business.
Bob Scivally, county commission
er from the first district, was a
business visitor yesterday.
G. F. Ward, progressive farmer
of the Hewitt community was in
the city today on business,
w. G. Ditzler of the White House
left this morning for st. Louis,
where he has gone to purchase
goods.
Mrs. Arch Campbell left today
for her farm on OIL creek, where
she went to overlook the gathering
OF crops and gather a few pecans
as well.
]. M. like, formerly a resident Of
this city but now travelling agent
for the Rock Island railroad with
headquarters at McAlester, was in
the city last night on official bus
iness.
Mrs. John Whiteman, who has
been spending few days with her
mother at Rockwall Texas, return
ed yesterday. Mrs. Whiteman also
spent some time at the Texas State
Fair at Dallas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-11-01
Halloween Party,

The ghosts assembled Monday night
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Whitsett on South Washington street.
There was large crowd present.
Each boy chose his ghostly white
figure, not knowing whom he was
getting. After all had chosen part
ners, a beautiful table decoratei. with
a large pumpkin In the center with
candles surrounding the table, with
beautiful yellow paper leading from
each corner of the table TO point
above the head. The leaves of au-
tumn lay around the pumpkin as if
1t were on the vine, reminding one
of the time before he left the farm.
A photograph of the table with
tho ghostly white figures surround
ing 1t was taken, following which
hot chocolate and cake, with pump
kin pie, were served.
New games We're introduced, all
enjoying themselves wonderfully.
Those present were Messrs. Oscar
CANDLES, Robert Lewis, Claud Bray,
S. B. Allen. Joe W. Moore, Err New
comb. P. D. Williams. M NJ. Fowler,
viii Gutschaw, Frank King; Misses
Emma West. Pearl Lewis, Effle
Thompson, Eta Mccoy, Edith Al
bridge; Mr.. and Mrs. Lemley, Mr..
and Mrs. Jim Whitsett.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-11-01
CONTESTANTS BUSY
VOTE GETTING OFFER
r. r. ScIVALlY MADE GREATEST
GAINS SINCE LAST REPORT
3. w. DUKE WITHDRAWN.

The contest for the fine watch
which the Ardmoreite will give away
on the evening OF the 7th OF No
vember, will be interesting from now
until the last vote is counted.
From now until the contest closes
10000 votes will be given for each
annual subscription of the Daily.
whether new or renewal, and 5000
votes will be given for each annual
subscription to the Weekly, whether
new or renewal.
November is a great month for
publications to build up their sub.
scription lists. Workers will find It
Is easy to get subscriptions during
the early part of November Buck
Garrett has a healthy lead in the
contest, and b. w. Duke, the popular
candidate for county clerk. has re
quested that we withdraw his name
Other candidates that have not been
active have been droppe, and the
final race Is among Buck Garrett,
candidate for sheriff, James II.
Mathers, candidate for county at
torney, Robt. F. Scivally, candidate
for county commissioner and Fred
Tucker, candidate for county super.
The vote today stands as follows:
Buck Garrett -56S.17O
James II. Mathers- -29S, 200
Fred Tucker 400
H. r. Scivally ---------------lS1 400
Read the Want Ads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-11-01
COMPANY G. Attention.

There will be a regular drill meet.
Ing Of the company at the armory
Friday night, the 4th. Every man
must be present for roll call. /
have number of important orders
from the colonel and Capt. Hutchin-
son, and full attendance Is nee
essary. Excuses must be made after
roll call. Arrangements concerning
the Chandler pay and an extra day
at Fort Riley will be made.
VIM. A. WORLEY,
First Lieutenant.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-11-01
LOST Z MULES

Strayed, two mules, one a black
horse mule, other bay mare mule.
Mare mule branded U on left should
er. Both about II IL hands high,
both work mules, both shod in front,
both fat, s or years old. They were
last seen south of Overlook last Sun
day going north. Mules were raised
north of Hoxbar on the Mcmillan road.
VIII pay literally for information
leading to their recovery. Phone me
collect at Marietta.
FRANK HILL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-11-01

The Flower Show is scheduled to
open November 9, but many of the
ladies are complaining that their
flowers are not in sufficient bloom
for the display. The lateness of the
plants may make It obligatory that
the show be held beginning the 18th.
All growers Will please phone Mrs.
lkard, stating when their plants will
be really, SO that she will have a
better idea of the time the show
should open.