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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-11-02
THE COTTON MARKET.
The Receipts Are 5000 Bales Behind
This Time Last Year.

Tuesday at noon the warehouses
of Dawson had received by wagon
14,817 bales of cotton. The market
OuOtation uynro.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-11-02

At the same date a year ago the
receipts were 2O,987 bales, and 14%
was paid for good middling.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-11-02
The School Exhibit.

Friday morning the largest crowd
of the week filled the streets and
made their way leisurely through the
different departments of the fair.
Great interest centered in the school
Sharp County record., 1910-01-21
Made sure Of savlnn Pump.

Simeon Jones was usually one Of
the most trusted men In the nolghhor'
hood, but IN times Of unusual excite
ment no ono over called on him for
assistance,
One morning Simeon's house caught
fire, and ns the fire had got quite q
start before II was discovered, the only
thing to be done was to save rs much
us possible Of the furniture,
The crowd that had gathered were
working AS hard as they could and had
cmptied the dining.room and the par
lor, and were about to enter the living
room when they found that spark
had started n new blaze In the carpet
Just at the entrance Of the room
Get me pail of water, quickl'
shouted one of the men, and Simeon
made bound toward the we'll, which
was Just outside the kitchen door, but
,o his utter dismay, there was no pumI
IN Il,
What overlastin fool pulled up m,
pump7" roared Simeon as he rushed
back to the living room in great con
fusion.
"Woll, ! swan, Simeon, | wondered
where you was takln that pump TO,
Gfawlod Sam Bates, who Just a few
Sharp County record., 1910-01-21
COLLECTORS NOTICE

Notice Ia hereby given that will meet tho tax
payers Of tho various townships Of Sharp County,
Arkansas at the places and on the dates mem
toned below, for tho purpose Of collecting tho
taxes for the year 1909;
Washington powells Chapel, Monday, Jan. II,
1910.
Big Rock. Mt. Pisgah, Tuesday. Jan. IS.
Big Creek. Calamine, Wednesday and Thurs
day, Jan. 10 and 20,
Scott, Shelbyville, Friday and Saturday, Jan.
2l and %.
Cave Cave City, Monday and Tuesday, Jan. "a
ard 25.
Sullivan. Bricklo Springs. Wednesday, Jan. &c.
johnson, 81, Paul, Thursday, Jan, a.
Sullivan, Sidney, Friday, Jan. 2s.
Lave Creek, Rose Pond Saturday, Jan, 20.
Morgan, Center, Monday, Jan, 81.
Davidson, King Mills. Tuesday and Wednesday,
Feb. and O.
Highland School House, Thursday, r .b.a,
Rchwoods Ash Flat Friday and Saturday, Feb,
and 3.
WIN remain In Evening Shade from Feb
7 TO Feb 10,
Hardy, Hardy, Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 81
and %.
Lower North Shrde School House, Wodnes.
day, Feb. 20.
Upper North. Wirth, Thursday. Feb. "a.
North Union, Banks School House. Friday
Feb. 49,
South Union, Martins Creek. Saturday. Fob.
26.
jackson, Wford, Monday and Tuesday, Fob.
| 2s and March |.
Lebanon. Dotson School House, Wednesday,
| March 2,
| Strawberry, Institute, Thursday, March Q,
Big Rock, poughkeepsie, Friday, March. 4,
VIII remain IN Evening Shade until April 10.
W. o. SMITH,
Sheriff and Collector.
Sharp County record., 1910-01-21
IT. LOUIS, IRON MOUNTAIN AND
souTnERN RAILWAY COMPANY.
SPECIAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that spe.
elal meeting of the stockholders Of the g.
Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Rail
way Company will be held at the principal
office Of said Company, In Room 100 Mis-
souri, Pacific building. IN the City Of ST..
Louis, in the State Of Missouri on the 2d
day Of February, 1910, at nine O'Clock In
the forenoon Of that day, to consider and
act upon the following propositions
(a) To purchase and acquire all or any
part OF the railroads and other property, as.
sets and franchises of all or any OF the fol-
lowlng'named railroad companies Arkan
sas and Louisiana Railway Company, Ar.
sas Southwestern Railway Company, The
Brinkley Helena and Indian Bay Railroad
Company Coal Belt Railway Company
Eldorado and Bastrop Railway Company
FarmeWllle Southern Railroad Company
Garland Western Railway Company, Glrdon
4 IT. Smith Railroad, Gurdon and Fort
Smith Northern Railway Company, HerrIn
Railway, llerrln and Johnston City Railway
Company. Kansas and, Arkansas Valley
Railway, Little Rock and Hot Springs West.
em Railroad Company, The Little Rock 4
Junction Railway, Mississippi River, Ham.
burg and Western Railway Company,
Nalchez Il Western Railway Company, New
Orleans & Northwestern Railroad Com.
pany, Pine Bluff and Western Railroad
Company st. Louis, Watkins and Gulf Rail-
way Company, and Wabash Southern Rail
way Company
(b) 10 increase the capital stock OF this
Company by the amount OF S6O,00O,000,
such Increase of the capital stock to consist
Of 0000 900 shares OF the par value OF 500
each, so that the total authorized capital
stock shall be $l00,000,000
(c) 10 consent to, concur In, approve
and authorize an Increase Of the bonded In.
debtcdness of st, Louis, Iron Mountain and
southern Railway Company, by the amount
Of $25000000 by the Issue OF Gold Bonds
Of the Company, limited n the @ @aggregate ~ to
one time outstanding, and to be secured by
q mortgage and deed OF trust on and OF me
whole or part Of the railroads and other
property and franchises OF the Company,
whether now owned or hereafter acquired,
md to consent to-, concur In and authorize
the execution and delivery OF such mortgage
and deed of trust, and to consider and act
upon the form and terms Of such bonds. and
OF such mortgage and deed OF trust. and the
sale OF oil or any OF said Gold Bonds to
The Missouri Pacific Railway Company.
(d) 70 ratify the proceedings Of the
Board OF Directors heretofore taken In and
about the matters aforesaid, including the
authorization of said bonds and mortgage
and deed Of trust, and the use to be made
Of said bonds, and to consider and act upon
such other business as may properly DO
transacted at the meeting.
rhc stock transfer books Of the Company
will be closed at 3 i, NJ on Friday, the
14th day Of January, 1910, and VIII rema,n,
closed until 10 A, NJ, on Thursday, the 30
day OF February, 1910.
Dated New York, November II, 1000.
BY order Of the Board Of Directors,
GEORGE ]. GOULD.
n. CALEF, President.
Secretary.
Sharp County record., 1910-01-21

trict-Third Monday in March
June, September and December
Southern District-Second Mon.
day in March, June, September
and December.
Chancery Court Southern Dis.
trict--First Monday in May and
November. Northern District
Second Monday in March and
September.
Sharp County record., 1910-01-21
Ten Doctors
Said He Would Die

In 1903 we wrote you regard
ing my husband, who was suf-
fering from heart trouble. lie
was superanuated by the North
GeorA ian Conference. Ten doc
tors at different times said he
would die. You advised DR.
Miles Heart Remedy and Re-
storative Nervine; we did as
advised, and improvement was
apparent from the very first. lie
recovered and the Conference in
1904 gave him a charge, He
never felt better, although he
has very heavy work and does
a great deal of camp meeting
work. ! am SO glad we took
your advice and gave him the
medicine, and feel that | ought
TO let you know OF the wonder
full good results from its use"
MRS. i. 5. EDWARDS,
Miner, Ga.
This proves what DR.. Miles
Heart Remedy will do. Get a
bottle from your druggist and
take it according to directions.
II does not matter whether your
heart is merely weak, or you
Sharp County record., 1910-01-21
IN ARKANSAS.

w. W. biu ooIluIlV'cu SuiSiu
F Bentonville last week. Busi
e 'ss reverses prompted the &C
\ More than a thousand acres c
4 nd is to be planted in rice on
antation near Lonoke mex
ear.
G. f. Wilgus, while operating
planning machine in tn
lachine shops at England, Lo
'oke county, recently, lost thre
ingors.
All parties from Argenta
Wheatley, Brinkley and Claren
don who alight from trains Il
Lonoke are required to hold
health certificate on account o.
the raging of smallpox in the
named towns.
A. f, Cook, who says he lives
in Maine, was picked up a few
days ago near Magazine, Logan
county, and lodged in Jail on the
charge Of insanity. His condi-
tion was caused by exposure, and
The physicians say his insanity is
only temporary.
Il, b. Wright, prominent
business man of Warren, COM
mitted suicide one day last week,
The only cause given for the rash
act was a note left by him saying
he was tired Of battling with the
world. lie was unmarried and
about 32 years Of age.
Bessie, the 4-year-old child Of
John Carter, a negro of Hope,
was hanged to death a few days
ago, The child was sitting in a
rope swing and when she at
tempted to alight the rope be-
came entangled around her neck
which caused her death from
strangulation. The accident oc-
cured within 20 feet OF the
child's mother.
Joseph Evans, a prominent
resident of Dardsnelle, was ac-
quilted in federal court ono day
recently at Fort Saith on the
charge of conducting a real es.
tal6lottery. Evans owns n great
portion Of Mt. Nebo, a summer
resort, and In order TO dispose Of
a number Of lots Evans is said to
ihave conducted a lottery, using
the mails to defraud. The fed
edal judge upheld the demurrer
and declared that the evidence
showed no violation OF the law.
John Langsford OF Rogers.
Benton county, who was held a
prisoner for six months on the
charge of bootlegging whiskey,
was given his freedom in federal
court at Fort Smith last week.
Lawrence Coombs, also Of Rog-
ers, tho prosecting witness, when
placed upon the stand declared
that he had purchased no whis-
key from the prisoner. In ad-
dressing the jury Langford's at
torney stated that Coombs had
perpetrated the charge in an ef-
fort to bring about a separation
between Lapgsford and his wife,
The peculiar termination Of the
case caused quite O sen sation.
Sharp County record., 1910-01-21
courts

Circuit Court, Northern Dis.
trict-lirst Monday in January
and July. Southern District
Second Monday in February and
August.
County Court-Third Monday
in January, April, July and Oc-
tober. No County Court in The
Northern District.
Probate Court--Northern Dis
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
A DISTRICT MEETING.

An interesting meeting of the Lady
Maccabees of this district took place in
Hammond last evening at Longs hall
on State street. 1t was reported that
about three hundred and tweny-nve
were in attendance, many of them
visitors coming from Michigan City,
Valparaiso. Chesterton, Gary. Indiana
Harbor, East Chicago and Whiting.
There were sixty -seven that came from
Whiting and the other hives were well
represented There were two visitors
from Pennsylvania and others from
South Bend. st. Louis and Toledo The
guests of honor at the meeting were
Mrs. Heppert of Ohio, who is the SUI
preme finance keeper and Mrs. Mere
dith. the state commander. The feature
of the evening was the obligating of
thirtyfour candidates The class was
not as large as had been expected but
several were detained from the meet
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
a SOCIAL. CATUERING.

Mrs. J. J. Ruff very delightfully."- en-
tertained a company of friends at an
afternoon party yesterday at her home
in Carroll street Her guests included
the members of the Colonial club and
a few invited friends. The guests were
received in the parlors where the after
noon was spent with various social
diversions One of the features of en-
tertainment planned by the hostess
was a contest in which the guests were
provided with tissue paper, needle and
thread and asked to prepare hat.
Several of the hats were very artistic
and others were ridiculous but they
were worn during the remainder of the
afternoon and furnished a great deal
OF amusement. Mrs Ruff awarded q
prize to her guest whose hat was voted
the prettiest and it was given to Mrs
Giles Warner. At o'clock the guests
were invited into the dining room and
served with an elaborate four course
luncheon The decorations were spring
flowers attractively arranged with
green's. The center piece on the table
was a basket of violets. Among the
guests at the party were Messdames =.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
CLUB MEMBERS MEET.

One of the pleasantest club parties
of tn season was enjoyed yesterday by
the members of the Fern Leaf Linen
club when they were the invited
guests of Mrs. Dufrain at her home in
Michigan avenue. 1t was the regular
bi-monthly meeting and all the mem
bers were present. The afternoon was
spent in the usual enjoyable way of the
club with card games and the guests
played seven games OF whist at small
tables in the parlors. The honors at
the games were won by Mrs. Max
Schmidt, first, Mrs. Thomas KENNEDY,
second and Mrs. Thomas Hart, third
Mrs. B. S. Traverse was awarded the
consolation prize. After the close of
the games the guests were invited into
the dining room and served with an
elaborate chop suey luncheon. The
decorations in the dining room were
flowers and ferns and large bouquet
of pink and white carnations was
chosen as a center piece for the table.
Mrs. Charles Miller. the president OF
the club was presented with a bouquet
of American Beauty roses and hand
some silver toilet set. the gift of the
members in remembrance of her
twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The
next party will be given as usual In
two weeks and Mrs. Thomas Hart will
entertain at her home in Sheffield
street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27

Mrs A. Card had as her only IN
vited guests at an afternoon party
yesterday at her home In Michigan
avenue, the members of the sunshine
club. All the members were IN attend
ance and spent very en1oyapie sociai
time The principal feature or the en-
tertainment was cards and several
games of pedro were played. Mrs. Wag-
ner. and Mrs Card won the first and
second honors and the consolation
prize was awarded to Mrs. ]. P. Ryan
At the close of the games the guests
were served with a course luncheon al
small tables in the parlor and the hour
was spent pleasantly In a social way
Mrs. yanLister will be the next hostess
and will entertain at her home in Hru-
man avenue in two weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27

the morning and the necessary busi-
ness was transacted. The next meet
ing will be held Wednesday instead OF
Thursday of next week at the home of
Mrs. GREGG in East State street 1t
viii be another aI1-day session at
which the members viii sew for the
beneft OF the society and church Plans
were also completed for social to be
given next Thursday evening at the
home of Mrs. Ham, 150th street. to
which the public is Invited. A pro-
gram OF entertainment was decided
upon and other necessary arrange
ments made. At IL o'clork a dinner was
served and during the afternoon the
hostess again served her guests with
refreshments. There was a good at
tendanse OF members and they report
having had an enjoyable time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27

ing. 1t was expected that the class
would number fifty. The floral work
was done by sixteen young ladies from
Hammond and Indiana Harbor, under
the special direction of Mrs. Jessie
Wayne hive. The young ladies were
gowned in white and car
ried American Beauty roses. Al the
close of the lodge session Mrs. Mere
dith introduced Mrs. Heppert who
made a short address. The guests OF
honor were presented with handsome
the gift of the district
members and Mrs Sarah Elliott, deputy
for Lake and Porter counties. was pre-
scented with a cut glass fern dish.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
REALIZE 4 NICE SUM.

A very pleasant school entertain
ment occurred last evening in the halls
of the Irving building and many Ham
mond people were in attendance. The
affair was in the nature OF an ice
cream social and the members OF the
Parents club were in charge. There
was no program planned for the eve
ming and the guests met in the hall
for a social time and were served with
Ice cream and cake. About thirty
seven dollars was realized which will
be used for hall decorations The en-
tertainment will be the last one Of the
school year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
PERSONAL.

The pupils of Miss Elizabeth Web
ber's class in music will meet at the
home of Miss Georgia Brewer. 1o1
Clinton street. Saturday afternoon at
2 o'clock for an important meeting. The
afternoon will be given to a rehearsal
of the program for the recital to be
given Thursday evening. June I'd In the
auditorium of the First NJ. z. church.
An important meeting of the mem
bers of Hammond Temple No. rs
Pythian Sisters. will take place this
evening in the X. OF P. temple. 1t is
desided that the members of the degree
star attend
Mat Kolb left this morning for
Lafayette. Ind. to resume his studies
at Perdue after spending a few days
vacation with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
NJ. Kolb of Condit street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
SPEND PLEASANT TIME.

The young ladies of the A. D. O's
were guests at an enjoyable party at
which Miss Ethel Hoffman entertained
last evening at her home in Clinton
street. 1t was one OF the first social
meetings of the club members to be
held in several weeks and all the menu
bers were present. Embroidery work
was the principal feature of entertain
ment for the evening and the remainder
of the evening was devoted to music
arranged course luncheon was served.
Miss Gertrude Jones will be the next
hostess and will entertain at her home,
2e Condit street, in two weeks on
Thursday evening. The members ex-
pect to arrange a special entertain
ment for the evening in celebration of
the first anniversary of the club or
ganization. The following were pres
ent last evening, Misses Alice Bump,
Gertrude Jones. Ethel and Edith
Sheerer. Edna Switzer. Ella Ketchum.
Sadie Bates Iva Simcoke and Ethel
Hoffman.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
AIn socIETY MEETS.

meeting of the members OF ehe
Ladies Aid Society of the Monroe street
Methodist chapel was held yesterday
afternoon in the chapel 1t was the
regular bi-monthly meeting and the
usual large number of members were
in attendance. The afternoon was spent
quilting until o'clock when Mrs Bur
lett and Mrs. Ray A. Wills served re-
freshments Another meeting will be
held in two weeks and the announce
ment OF the place of meeting will be
made later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
A SPECIAL CLUB MEETING.

cordial and urgent invitation is
extended to each member OF the He m
mond Woman's club TO attend an after
noon talk given by Mrs James w Orr
of San Francisco next Tuesday after
noon. May 31st, from three to five
O'clock at the Glendale home of Mrs.
A. Murray Turney. Mrs. Orr Is well
known as an enthusiastic and practical
club worker and is vice president at
large of the Federated Clubs of Call
fornia, having been sent to Cfncin-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
ENrERrArNs AT CARDS.

Mrs Fred Humpher was hostess 10
the ladies of Circle No. of st. Mar
garet's hospital yesterday afternoon
at her home, 16 Rimbaeh avenue. at
their regular bi-monthly meeting.
About sixteen ladies of the society
were in attendance at the meeting
and spent a very pleasant social time.
The guests were entertained at CARDS
and spent the afternoon playing pedro
at small tables. After several games
the honors were awarded and Mrs. Mat
Klein received first, Mrs. Joe Knozer,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
HOLD REGULAR MEETING.

The regular meeting of the members
of the Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Baptist church was held yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. H.
Meyers, the corner of Michigan avenue
and oakley avenue. The routine bust
ness was transacted after which there
was an enjoyable social time when re-
freshments were served. The arrange
ments were not completed for the next
regular meeting and announcement
will be made of it among the mem
bers later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
A MAY FESTIVAL.

The members OF the Presbyterian So
cial club entertained at a May festival
last evening in the parlors OF the
church In South Holman street. TO
which their friends were invited There
was a good attendance and nice sum
was realized. which will be used for
the benefit of the Sunday school Dur
ing the evening an enjoyable musical
and literary program was rendered. aft
er which dainty refreshments were
served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27

natl to extend an invitation to the
general federation to have the next
convention at San Francisco. Her talk
VIII be on topics of general interest TO
all club women and the ladies anncl-
pate an afternoon of profit and pleas
ure. Mrs. Orr is now on her way nome
and during her stay in Hammond Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Minnie Kline,
26 Condit street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
MRS. GRAVES ENTERrArNs.

Mrs. l. Graves entertained the mem
bers of the Martha society of the First
Christian church yesterday afternoon
at her home, ga East Sibley street. 1t
was the regular weekly afternoon
meeting and important business was
transacted. There was a short social
hour at the close of the afternoon when
Mrs. Graves served dainty luncheon.
1t was not decided where to hold the
next meeting Thursday. June I'd.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
Social News
IN -
Hamn Ond
ENrrnrArSs PLEASANTLY.

Mrs. Rahen very pleasantly enter
tained the members of the Acme Social
club yesterday afternoon at their regu-
lar club meeting at her home IN Tru-
man avenue. All the members were
in attendance and spent the afternoon
in a pleasant social way. Cards were
the principal feature OF entertainment
and the guests played several games Of
pedro at small tables. Following the
games the hostess served a dainty
luncheon. Mrs Barney Kenny will be
the next hostess and will entertain at
her home, 265 Indiana avenue. in two
weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27

second. and the consolation prize was
awarded to Mrs Jacob Kussmaul. The
hostess served refreshments at 4:3o
o'clock The next regular meeting Will
take place in two weeks and Mrs. Otto
Knoezer will entertain at her home in
Fayette street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
CLUB DID NOT MEET.

The members of the Silver Lear ciup
decided to postpone the meeting Which
was announced to take place yesterday
afternoon 1t has been decided not to
meet again until fall when the club
will he re-organized and many pleasant
social affairs planned.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
A DELrGHrFuL ENTERTAINMENT.

One of the delightful social enter
tainments- of the week was an after
noon party at which Mrs. Peter Crum-
packer entertained yesterday at her
Homewood residence. complimentary to
Mrs. Charles Barry, of New York City
Mrs. Barry formerly lived in Hammond
and was prominent in the society cir
cles of the city and the guests at the
function yesterday were many OF them
friends and acquaintance of Mrs.
Barry's when she resided here. The
guests were entertained at cards In the
parlors of the sCrumpacker residence.
They played several games of pro-
gressive euchre at small tables and the
hostess awarded several very pretty
prizes. A daintily arranged course
luncheon was served at the close of
the card games.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27

Ioca ecu al yzzo Houston a., South Chi
cago, Ill., and will be pleased to meet
ner old friends. If you are worried.
sick, or in trouble OF any nature don't
fail to consult Nine. Kenmore. Guar
antees satisfaction or accepts no fee.
Rours-1o a m. to p. c. Sundays
to D. m
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-27
MEETING WAS POSTPONED.

The meeting of the r. c. c.. club
which was announced to take place
last evening at the home of Miss
Florence Stommel was postponed in
definitely. 1t has not been decided
when the next party will be given and
the hostess will announce 1t later.