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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21
An ENJOYABLE Recital.

An informal affair of the, past
week was the recital given on Fri
day afternoon by the music and ex-
preston pupils of Mrs w. F. Sher-
man and Miss Nellie Laing, and the
informal luncheon at which Mrs.
Sherman and Miss Laing were hos
tesses Immediately afterward for
their pupils. A number of guests
were present, and enjoyed the de-
lightful program, which was opened
with a duet by Misses Ruth Cheat
ham and Susie Christie. A number
of enjoyable readings and solos fol-
lowed. Each number was rendered
with skill and understanding, dis
playing the ability of the pupils and
the excellent training by the teach
ers. For the luncheon the dining
room was tastefully decorated in the
Christmas colors. Christmas bells
and red and green festoons of crepe
paper hung from the chandelier to
the corners of the room. The center
piece Of the table was a miniature
Christmas tree hung with bright
ornaments. Misses Rebecca Laing
and Elizabeth Patterson assisted in
entertaining and serving.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21

to study again and yet again with
each returning anniversary the life
and character of the Christ, the
most commanding figure of the ages,
to repeat in story and song the
words of Him who ''spake as never
man spake." 1t is a fitting time 10
impress upon young hearts the beau
tiful lessons of unselfishnesS, to re-
member the empty stockings, to
make their gifts with the true spir-
it of giving to those less fortunate
than they. This thought is beautiful
ly carried out by our infant class.
Every Christmas-eVe these happy
hearted children go with their gifts
to the home of the teacher, Mrs. j.
H. Whitchard, and pack a box for
the orphans at Hapeville. This low
ng and loved teacher does not for
get her part of the program. AL
ways a happy, 'good-time" enter
tainment is arranged for the little
tots. Songs of praise, lessons from
the life of the Christ-child, all carry
ing out the Christmas idea The
children turn away from these occa-
sions with bright eyes and laughing
the bestest time of all" 1t is a
fitting time to sound a warning note
against some things that seem to
be hurtfuIly increasing in our midst.
Is it mere fancy that there is
growing irreverence for things holy
"a lack of reverence for Gods
book? Search the scriptures-John
5:39: A lack of reverence for God s
house, "the place where my honor
dwelleth;" 'the Lori is in His holy
temple, let all the earth keep sileuce
before him"-Hab. , %
To the older people, just as the
closely written volume of 1910 is
about to be closed, it seems a fitting
time to take an inventory of our
selVes-a real heart-searching- be
fore entering upon the clean new
pages of 1911 the long list of good
resolutions which are made every
year and which we honestly mean to
keep, but alas rarely do. Are we
Self-centered, all the streams of
! blessings flowing in and never
| HoWlng out? Nature furnishes
a faithful object lesson to illus
trate this principle. The river JOr-
dan empties into the sea Of GaIilpe
on the north; the sea of GaliIee
pours back its wealth of waters INTO
the Jordan on the south. thus keep
ing itself pure and fresh and limpfd.
| The Galilee is teeming with life and
/ glowing with beauty This is a true
! picture of an unselfish life. The
Jordan in turn flows on and empties
into the Dead sea. The Dead sea
is dead because it receives much and
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21

gives out nothing. In these dark,
green waters, unspeakably bitter,
no living thing can exist. No grass
grows upon it's arid banks, no flow
ers bloom selfshness, desOla-
ton, death! What l had l kept;
what | kept | lost; what l gave |
saved" Are we church-centered?
Are we just as anxious for the peO-
pie to be converted if we know they
will join some other church than
ours? To this every true christian
will respond, Lord, save the people,
it matters not who may bear the
message" Have we a correct and
righteous interest in our town? Do
we only complain at the acts of the
"city fathers" or do we pray daily
that God may direct and give them
wisdom to do the things that make
for civic righteousness and the up
building of Dawson? These are
some of the many thoughts that
come from understanding. Now
take your Bible and read Mark II:
30-31, and decide if we can head
our good resolution list with the
following sentiment:
Love mas HeHl VI ITO sal hI0lAC
That touches the very dust;
1t can reach the stains of the streets
and lanes,
And because it can it must"
May every person in Dawson of
whatever age or color enter this
Yuletide season with joy and re-
joicing, and during all the Christmas
days may every heart keep singing
the glad refrain: GLORY to God in
the highest, and on earth peace and
good will to men" Everybody is
invited to our Christmas services.
Committee: Mrs. E. T. Jordan,
Chairman; Mrs. Emma Crouch, Mrs
J. A. Ivey.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21
A Birthday Party.

Little Miss Mary Williams enter
tanned number of her friends very
delightfully."- Friday afternoon in cell
ebration of her eighth birthday The
parlOr was decorated in red and
green. The chandelier in the center
of the room was draped in red and
green, with large bell suspended
from it. The manteI and punch ia
bic, where punch was served from
a miniature bowl and cups, were
bordered with red and green paper
fans. The feature of the afternoon
was pinning on the donkeys tail.
Miss Lila Hatcher was the most sue
cessful one. Out-of-door games
were played. AS a souvenir each
guest was given a stocking filled
with candy and little doll peeping
out of the top.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21
IN THE SOCIAL REALM

The meeting of the Wednesday
Afternoon Club was an enjoyable
event of the past week. The subject
of study for the winter is Spain, and
the papers at this meeting we're full
of interest as we'll as very instruct
i've. Mrs. w. B. Cheatham's subject
was THE Alhambra," and Mrs. Guy
Chappells Popular Amusements in
Spain" Miss Bush gave an interest
ing reading, The Moor's Revenge"
Roll call was answered with answers
to review questions, with Mrs. w. il.
Hammond leader. About twenty
ty-fve members were present, and
all were full of interest in the study
of the afternoon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21

Miss Marinel Garner entertained
the S. S. Club Saturday afternoon at
~ There were three tables. The
score cards were in red and green,
sprays of holly being printed on
them. Miss Elizabeth Patterson won
the prize, a hat pin. Fruit. sand
witches and tea were served. Miss
Marinel is a popular member Of the
schoolgirl set and a charming younr
hostess. The affair was highly epo
joyed by all present.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21

to men,
He must be born again in you
To make you clean, pure and true.
Song-'Joy to the World, the
Lord Is Come"
Prayer-Rev. N. B. O'Kelley.
Responsive reading, Luke 2:7-20.
Words of welcome-Mr. J. c. HOl-
lingsworth
Song-"He Is SO Precious to Me"
The four primary classes.
A Christmas Carol, Lowell-FlO-
rella Crouch.
The Little Child Jesus-Four girls.
Song, Santa CIaus-Emily Wilkes.
Promise and Prophecy of a Savior
Unto us a child is born, unto us
a son is given lisa. 90.
Responses Margaret Tweedy class
Fulfllment of PrOphecY-"And
they said uzto him (Herod) in Beth
lehem of Judea for thus it ig written
by the prophet" Matt. PAS.
esponses-Philathea Bible class
and Junior Philatheas.
Old, Old Story-Mrs. J. D. Collier.
Song-The Children's Hosannas--
Junior Barracks.
Special prayer for Dawson--Mr.
I. J. Policy.
What Should Christmas Mean to
Our Adult Classes?-New Move
ment Bible Glass and Senior Ba-
racas.
Song-There's a Beautiful Star
Four Primary Glasses.
The Meaning Of Christian Christ
mas-Laymen' Bible Glass.
Song-Golden Christmas Bells
Miss Pearl Melton, school joining in
the chorus
How may Jesus be born anew in
NY heart?-Rev. n. B. O'Kelley.
Roll call-Responses with scrip
ture texts by classes.
Offertory- Collections
Secretary's report.
Song-Jesus, My Savior, to Beth
iehem Came.
BenedictiOn.
supplementary to Program.
BY common consent of the christ
ian world December 25th is observed
rs the birthday of the Babe of Beth
lehem. 1t is the custom among the
children of men-a beautiful custom
it is-tO commemorate in a fitting
way the birthdays of noble lives
whose work and influence have bless
ed mankind. 1t was this thought
that suggested the above program
We desire to commemorate in ar
appropriate and becoming manner
the birthday of the Blessed One
the Worlds Redeemer We would
teach our children and young people
the true meaning of "ChriStiaI
Chistmas." To be a christian Is +,
belong to Christ and to do thos,
things that honor His name.
Chrlstmas-Chrst plus mass, a.
etymologists write tin the broad
est sense means an act of worsht,
TO Christ Instead of entering tn,
holidays with hilarity and frivolitjc
mat are so often hurtful it seen,
Tar more appropriate to come To
gether in the spirit Of worship an,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21
TAX BOOKS CLOSE.
Less Than Half the Amount Due
State and County Paid.

The state and county tax books
closed Tuesday night, the goth, with
perhaps the largest amount of uncOl-
lected taxes in many years. Fl fas
will now be issued against defaulters
by Collector Bowman.
Mr.. VIII Gunnels, clerk in the
tax office and who has charge of the
books, stated to The News yester-
day that only $4,000 of the 100000
that was due the state and county
had been paid.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21

like everything that other boys like.
We like what you did when you was
a little Santa, so please bring us
what you think boys 6 and years
old ought to have. You will find us
at Grandpa Braswell's. And I am
not going to try to fool you've are
just as bad as any other healthy
American boy TURNELLE HOOD.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21

Dear Santa Claus: While the
other children are writing to the
Atlanta papers I am going to send
my letter to The Dawson News, for
! am sure you read The Dawson
News
Santa, please come to see Foster
and me. We are just two boys, and
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21
HOUSE AND FURNITURE FREE
To the One Guessing Nearest to the
Number of Beans in the Jar.

You will find displayed in J. I.
Roberts window a little snow scene.
The house goes to the one guessing
nearest the number of balls in
jar. Every 81 purchase entities you
to one guess. January 1st is the time
we will give the house and furniture
away. j. |. ROBERTS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21
Program at the Dawson Baptist
Church Christmas Day 1890 A, M.

Though Christ was born in BethIe-
hem,
And brought good will and peace to
to men,
He must be born again in you
To make you clean, pure and true.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-12-21

We are proud Of our assortment Of mems
fashionable neckwear. Nowhere can YOU
find greater variety Of stylish shades and
designs, suitable for all occasions-for bust
ness, dress and evening wear. And YOU
will find ouE prices equally satisfactory.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-23

England, coming to this county twen- ty-six years ago.
 The old gentleman carries with him blanket which, when rolled up and carried over his shoulder, resembles a life preserver. He also carries small grip painted on one side, "2-15-10 left San Diego" and on the other side is painted "1-15-15 in San Diego"
 MT. Stewart says he has alwaye had a walking craze and has walked across the continent twice before. The last time he left Long Beach on February November ?, 1908, and on the 9th 14, 1908, and arrived in Bostahl on shipped on the cattle ship Columbian for London, and returning, arrived in Boston on January 2, 1909, left Bos- ton for San Diego, January g, and ar rived on September 21, having been in the latter city until last month, when he left on his long journey. The veteran claims he is under no wager and has no means whatever to draw from, depending for his subsistence entirely from those who feel so in- clined to help him. He says he it doing it for the novelty of the thing and for the purpose of boosting the Panama canal, and expects at his journey's end to be more than paid by his experience. He keeps notes of anything interesting in small books and as book is filled he sends it to the mayor of San Diego, who keeps all data on file.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-23
MISSING METEOR IS
 SOUGHT ONCE MORE
(From Thursdays Dailrl

Under operation in Coconino coun- ty, near Canyon Diablo, at the pres ent time, is one of the most novel and important mining projects that has ever been undertaken in the Southwest, that of the attempt to re- cover a big meteor which is supposed to be imbedded in the ground at the point being worked.
 This gigantic mining task is under the direction of s. P. Holsinger, a prominent miner of the northern part of the territory, and we'll known in business circles generally of the above county.
 In speaking of this movement, he stated yesterday that it is his pro- found belief, supported by scientific men, that the immense displacement in evidence at the point he is sink ing on, is not an extinct crater. but the gigantic opening is in reality due to the intrusion of the soil by s meteor that entered the ground gem erations ago.
 From rim to rim in this opening it is 4,900 feet, and from what he can learn it is the supposition that the meteor is lying at a depth prac- tically of 600 feet. The dimensions of this heavenly body is computed as at least 300 feet in diameter, and has value in the minerals it holds, and especially in nickel, at several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Up to the present time the depth in vertical shaft reached is about 200 feet, where big body of water was encountered. Pumping machinery is to be introduced, when sinking will be resumed. The formation favors this noteworthy work of exploitation, and if the big ball is recovered, in- dividual achievement will be hand somely rewarded, as well will the scientific world be wholesomely re- garded for accomplishing what up to the present time has never been full filled to any appreciable extent.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-23
SHEEPMEN ARE
 BENEFITED BY ORDER

As a result of the efforts of Fed
 eral and state authorities to eradicate
 the disease known as sheep scab, an
 order has been issued by the Secre-
 tary of Agriculture effective March
 15, releasing from quarantine the en- tire state of Washington, and large portions of Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and Arizona, as follows: That portion of Oregon lying east of the Cascade Mountains; the counties of Lincoln, Clark and Nye, in the state of Nevada; the counties of Beaver, Piute, Iron Garfield, San Juan, Washington and Kane, in the state of Utah; all of the territory of Ari- zona except Navajo and Apache eoun- ties, and all of the state of Colorado except the counties of Conejos, Rio Grande, Saugauche, Huerfano, Castil- la, Las Animas, Baea Bent, Prowers, and portions of the counties of Mon tezuma, La Plata, Archuleta, Pueblo, Otero and Kiowa. The release of so large an area at this time indicates the good progress made during the past year in the work of stamping out this disease, which is great handicap to the shee pindustry.
 When the Bureau of Animal Indus hanoD cr-cAap,,4.a To ten years ago the eradication of sheep scab this disease prevailed over large areas in the West and was rapidly spreading. Gradually the infection has been stamped out and the areas reduced until the territory now remaining under quarantine con sists only of the states of Kentucky, Texas and California, the territory of New Mexico, the southern portion of Colorado, two counties in Arizona, the northern parts of Utah and Ne vada, and the western portion of Ore gon. The good results have been accomplished with the cooperation of state and local officials and the support of progressive stockmen. It is believed that with continuation of active work by all concerned the disease may be completely eradicated from the West within a very few years.
 Copies of the order mentioned, giv- ing the boundary lines in detail, may be obtained on application to the Chief of the Bureau of Animal Indus try, Washington, D. c.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-23
OLD TIME RELICS,

While exeavating ground near Fort Whipple, a few days ago, two old and rusty six-shooters of the Frank Remington type, used in the Civil War days by the military, were dug up, and have reached this city, where they may be seen at the business house of Bob Griffith. They are well made weapons, and created a great deal of interest, owing to their ex- treme length and the manner of the ammunition they carry. Cap and ball are still inserted in the two, and the old style of rammer is imbedded along the barrel underneath. These pistols measure over sixteen inches in length, and are of about fl cali Der. It is the supposition of those who are acquainted with the history of their recovery, that they were cached near Fort Whipple in the early days by the Indians, who were on the warpath, and the intention was to use them later, or when the opportunity arrived for a massacre. At any rate, the digging up of these old-time weapons is an interesting occurrence.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-23
WALKING WAY
 ABOUND THE WORLD

Henry Stewart, a veteran walker, stopped in Tempe a few minutes yes terday morning, on his trip around the world on foot, and called at the office of the Gazette, and gave brief outline of his plans, says the Phoenix Gazette. MT. Stewart, who is hale and hearty, is 60 years old, and seems as spry and agile as a man many years his junior. He has long white hair and beard and by his conversa- tion one can readily learn that the years past have not been spent in idleness or indolence by this old veteran.
 MT. Stewart left San Diego, Cal, February IA, in the interest of boost ing the Panama canal proposition, and says he will be back in San Diego on or before January l, 1915. MT. Stew art has the signature of the mayor of San Diego and other prominent men in that city, and is expecting to get Governor Sloan's signature in Phoe- nix, today, as he is doing in the seven other states through which he walks.
 After leaving San Diego on the a4th, the first stopping place was at Imperial, on the Fist, having crossed the desert from Julian. He then walked north to Brawley, then north. east to Mammoth, arriving in Yuma on the 27th. Following the main lrne of the Southern Pacific from Yuma to Enid, then crossing the desert again to Cacaton, from there to Tempe, arriving yesterday morning the 14th, just one month from leaving the starting point.
 He intends going to Mesa today and from there on to Roosevelt, and work has way to Fort Apache, and then onto the main line of the Santa Fe. Other places he says he will stop at en route are Santa Fe Denver, Lincoln, Sioux City, St. Paul Madison, Wis, Chicago, Lansing and Detroit. From Detroit he will leave the United States, crossing into Can. ada, and make his way to Quebec, and from there he will ship to Queens. todn, England, taking in all the eoun. tries of Europe and visiting all the capitals.
 Thence he will make his way to Jerusalem, Bombay, Ceylon and across the water again to Australia, New Zealand and Sumatra, taking in China, Japan and Hawaii, and arrive at his starting point in San Diego. On the trip M. Stewart expects to visit his birthplace, Limerick, Ireland. thoueb ne claims to be of English percentage and lived most of his life in London
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-23
BIG DISCOVERY IS
 MADE ON PROPERTY
tFrom Thursdays Daily)

tFrom Thursdays Daily)
 What is pronounced the most beau tiful and valuable specimen of native copper ore ever displayed in this city, was on exhibition yesterday by Ed. Block, the product of recent develop ment on the Copper Dyke mine on Big Bug, which he owns. This fine ore comes from a discovery made a few days ago, and the existence of this mineral was one of the greatest surprises to the owner, and was cut into without the least indication what ever of the vein carrying this grade of copper product. The extent of the body as as yet not determined, but the eldge is said to be many feet across.
 MT. Block believes that he has one of the biggest copper mines in the county, and maintainins a force of five men. The Copper Dyke lies on a parallel vein to the First H4ne, and the ledge that supports this fav- orable condition can be easily traced for distance of 2,1OO feet. An in- spection of this ore will repay any one who is interested in the mining industry, and especially in that field, where gold mining is generally more in evidence than that of any other mineral yield.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-23
MINING ITEMS FROM
 THE JEROME CAMP
(Jerome News.l


 There is nothing of a startling na ture to report from the Jerome dis trict this week. Work is going along smoothly at the properties under de velopment. Superintendent Deam of the Haynes said to a News reporter that he had not yet heard any news from the headquarters of his com. pany, in Los Angeles, and did not expect to hear from there for a few days yet, as General Manager Thos E. Campbell had only left Prescott for that city Wednesday of this week, he having been delayed in Prescott on some business matters. It is hoped that orders will come in a few days to again start up work on this property, as development has got to such a point where it was expected any shift might run into a pay body of ore.
 Superintendent Gilmore of the Eureka left Wednesday morning for that property with ninety days sup plies. An engineer will be taken to the property in a few days, surveys will be made, and an effort will be made to run the lower tunnel into the ledge and tap the rich ore bodies which outcrop on the surface. Sun day last Messrs. Lyons and A. A. Macpherson of the Bank of Jerome visited this property, and both of the gentlemen, who have been connected with mining in some manner during the past eighteen years, said to a News reporter that they believed that the Eureka was the most promiSng prospect in the Jerome district, prin- cipally because of the character of ore exposed anr the high values in gold which it carries. They also said that development was at a point now where ore bodies might be opened up in the lower workings any day. MT. Macpherson brought some ore from the mine which is now on exhi- bition at the Bank of Jerome, in this city.
 Two shifts continue work on the United Verde Extension. The prin- eipal work being carried on at the present time is in the south drift. A deposit of lime has been encount- cred, in which punches of rich ore are found. It is expected that when this lime has been gone through that a rich ore body of good size will be exposed. This company continues to put in ne wand modern machinery, they now having sufficient money to thoroughly open up their holdings. As will be seen by the report of the meeting of the directors of this com pany in New York, a short time ago, some men of mining knowledge and of the mining world have become in terested as officials.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-23
LOOKING AT ROADS.
eFrom Saturdays Daily,


 Superintendent Childers left yester- day for Lynx Creek, to look over the road where it crosses that stream and which will be changed in route in a short time. Surveyor Shotwen is ex- pected to arrive from the field today and will be sent to that point to make a survey for the new road that will pass around the two hills. D. NJ. Clark, who is directing work leading to the creek, is about through with his project, and states that the old road is now ready for a baby buggy or big auto. He has made a good record as a road builder and at nom- inal expense. The changing of the grade contemplated meets with whole some approval by all who travel in and out of that country.