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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-06-15
THE FEE SYSTEM.

The abuses of the abominable fee
system in Georgia is being widely
condemned, and the people are grad
ually becoming aroused as to the
evils connected Herewith. The grand
jury of Bibb county recently severely
condemned it, and the people of Full
ton county are to decide at the ballot
box whether it shall be continued
in that county or the officers put on
salaries. The Atlanta Constitution,
as one step towards a remedy, offers
this;
Let the legislature, at it's
forthcoming session, provide that
every penny paid public official
in Georgia be disbursed through
the county treasurer or some
other qualified official, that the
account be itemized and that,
above all, the bill rendered and
paid for services rendered be
made matter of public record"
The people of Georgia have suf-
fered long from the effects of the
present method of compensating state
and county officials.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-06-15
To City Tax PAYERS

The city tax assessors will be in
session in the county court room be-
ginning Monday, June goth, 1910,
for the purpose of receiving tax re-
turns for present year. Please call
promptly and give in your taxes, and
thus save the expense of being
double taxed. This June 10, 1910.
R. E. BELL, Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-06-15

1t is announced that the republic
cans in congress are grum and
gloomy, and the democrats joyful and
jubilant. That's just like we demo-
Gratis. We are always winning until
the night of election day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-06-15

While other districts are having
sizzling hot campaigns everything is
quiet and serene and as peaceful as
you please in the Second. Every
body, as they should be, seems will
ing for Congressman Roddenbery to
go back to Washington without hav-
ing a disturbance about it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-06-15
Notice to Teachers.

Georgia, Terrell County.-Notice
is hereby given that the general ex-
animation for teachers for the
schools of Terrell county will be held
at the public school buildings in Daw-
son on the 18th and 18th of June.
1910, beginning at the hour of 8
o'clock a. m. By order of the Board
of Education. This May 80, 1910.
H. A WILKINSON c. C.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-06-15

Those are good big bouquets of
bull nettles Tom Watson and Tom
Hardwick are handing one another
up in the Tenth district. 1t is about
the nastiest mess of nasty politics
the public has been afflicted with.
They both should be fumigated, and
then made to behave.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-06-15

The Savannah News thinks the
prize that was offered by the bankers
last week to the Georgia boy who
makes the largest yield of corn on
an acre of land is belated. Come to
think about it, laying by time is
rather late for prizes to be offered
for pet patches.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-06-15

1t is now stated that the lazy peo-
pie Of the south can be cured of hook
worm at four bits a head. In that
event Rockefeller's millions will go
a long way.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-06-15

Don't let the baby suffer from ec-
zema, sores or any itching of tho
SKIN Doan's Ointment gives instant
reIlet' cures quickly. Perfectly safe
Tor children. All druggists sell if
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-06-15

we carry full line OF automobile
accessories; complete stock Just re-
ceiYed. LOWREY Il DAVIDSON
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-06-15
W anted.
Lost Mule.

Sunday night, June LIST, one black
mare mule about four years old got
out of lot on Rackley hammock. Is
about fifteen and one-half hands or
sixteen hands high. Finder will
please notify The Boyd Company,
Leary, Ga, and get reward.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
NEW JAIL FOR LUBBOCK COUNTY IN THE NEAR FUTURE
II Speaks Well For The Future Of The Town. Not That Jail
So Badly Needed, But Shows That All Needs Ct
The Hour Will Be Met and Decided.

protection and without this in
surance rates are bound to come
high.
The decrease in the rate of in
surance alone, would prove
good investment, on the water
works proposition aside from
the great amount Of comfort
and convenience 10 the cit-
Zens. y
Then we might add the neces-
sity of pavements for the streets
and sidewalks. There is no use,
TO urge the necessity of ei-
ther one, as their usefulness is
too well known and acknowl-
edged.
Of course we must crawl be-
fore we can safely be trusted TO
walk, and Judging from present
indications it is safe to predict
that in time all things essential To
the towns welfare viii be forth
coming.
The success Of the bond elec-
tion is a good indication of the
trend Of events, and Lubbock
is a winner all along the
line.
Keep eternally at il, is the only
way 10 get there, and never
sleep when the call to duty is
being sounded through the
ranks. Take the bride off and
help Lubbock 20 continue to
grow.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

The bond election carried by
an overwhelming majority, Mon
day last and the people are now
contemplating other moves along
development lines.
Civic pride demanded a new
jail and the people came 10 the
front with their votes and met
the situation fully and emphatic
ally. As usual in such cases
there was a slight opposition to
the election. but it was so slight
as 20 cause no uneasiness as TO
the results.
There is now a great and ur-
gent need far a sewer system
and the way that is open for its
successful installation is through
the same channel as that through
which the Jail was secured. name
ly: bonds.
For every dollar expended in
the improvement Of the city
there viii accrue at least ten in
the way of increased valuation.
Take for instance, the placing Of
a thorough sewer system in the
town. There is no man here but
that must admit that it would add
thousands Of dollars 10 the value
Of ali property affected, or bene-
fitted.
Then we need a water works
system As matters stand, the
town is practically without fire
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
Bartonsite

Bartonsite, April 3. The past
few days have been lovely spring
like weather and grass is green.
Two showers fell in this part Of
the county this week. which has
made everything look fine.
l. j. Good of Bronte, is visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. G. NJ.
Arnett.
f. X. Mitchell and family Wis
tied relatives in Lubbock this
week.
G.. NJ. Arnett and !. j. Good
made a trip to Abernathy Mon
day. where they met Miss Annie
l.. Good of Lubbock, who viii
visit Mr.. Arnett's family for
sometime.
Homer Dillbeck Of the Spade
ranch. went 10 Lubbock Wednes-
day after supplies.
Geo. N. Arnett made a bust
ness trip 10 Pierce camp Thurs
day. returning Friday
The boys Of the Spade ranch
are busy poisoning prairie dogs
and dipping cattle this week.
Mr.. Miller Of Lubbock. was a
visitor in Bartonsite this
week.
Quite a number of prospectors
from Plainview were in this part
of the country this week.
T. L. Vaughn spent Thursday
on his farm here.
Will Murrv and family went to
Lubbock Saturday.
K. n. Arnett and little nephew
Stamford. were visitors on the
Spade ranch Friday.
DR.. oxford was called TO Hale
Center Saturday 30 attend the
bedside Of Mrs. Baker. sister Of
J. J. Barton.
Harry Austin who has been
here for several days returned 10
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

A. N. Ludeman of Authony
Kansas has purchased a large
tract Of land nine miles north
east Of town and viii put Two
thousand acres in cultiya-
tPn.
lie received a large traction
engine last week and will begin
breaking sod at once.
Mr.. Ludeman is highly pleased
with this section Of country and
contcmplates "a very successful
year.
While he is late in getting
started. 10 is quite likely that be
will raise a good crop Of certain
small grain and for the next
crop he will have everything in
me shape.
Developing the Plains into one
big farm is about the most inn
portant enterprises Of the pres
ent time and 30 is IN a fair way
Of accomplishment
In this immediate vicinity
there is several large outfits and
, thousands Of acres have been
broken within the past few
months.
No person can predict the fu-
ture Of the great Plains country.
All are agreed that It will be
tremendous and nearly all the
people are helping in the work.
We welcome Mr. Ludeman and
wish him well. May others fol-
low.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
A Stocsmaa's Convention

Most Of the thoroughgoiug
towns Of the west have been
pretty well AL gertised by reason
Of its fat stock shows. Amarillo
has one on this week and Do
would seem that Lubbock might
gain quite a good amount Of
publicity IN this way as well as
other helps that would ac-
crue.
The plains section Of the
country will always be a stock
country and anything that helps
10 encourage the production Of a
finer grade helps the entire coun-
try
Conventions are more for this
feature than anything else and
great Advancement has resulted
II has not been many years since
we had nothing in this section
bat scrub stock and the transit
tion % the present high grade of
animals is little short of marvel
Gus.
As Lubbock is usually wide
awake 30 ever requirement for
her advancement and the wei
fare Of the country at large il is
now up 10 the people 10 get busy
and make arrangements for a
genuine rousing old fashioned
stockman's convention. II will
bring lots Of people 10 the town
and the amount Of good stock
that will show up will surprise
the natives. provided. however.
there is enough induce
ments offered in the way of
premiums.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
A Big Land Deal

Last week a land deal was
made whereby L. +. Dow, OF
Iowa, purchased five sections OF
land from L. B. Culwell and five
sections from H. S. Smyer, the
two tracts joining. Mr.. Dow al.
so purchased this week three anC
one half sections in the same 10.
cality, making thirteen and one
half sections IN all, or 8, $40 acres
of Crosby county land. j. {.
Woods. one Of our local reaI
estate men, made the deal.
This land brought in the neigh
borhood of SIS per acre. Mr..
Dow stated to Emma citizens
that he is going 10 settle this
land with farmers in tracts
from 40 acres up TO 100 acres,
some time this year. He believes
this is a fine farming country,
and his purpose is to locate a
German colony on these lands,
This means much for the devel-
opment of Crosby county and we
are glad 10 see the large tracts
going into small farms. If all
the other large land holders would
jar loose from some Of their
holdings and place it in reach Of
the small farmer, Crosby county
would be much better Off We
understand that other large
tracts are going on the market
If so, watch old Crosby come to
the front Crosby County
News.
Mr.. Dow is buying extensively
I'm the Plains country. Last week
he purchased several hundred
acres in Lubbock county. 1t is
understood that he will have
considerable farming done which
will ad prosperity and wealth tC
this section Of country,
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
Bnslness Changes Hands


This week T.. II. Helm pur-
chased the Silver Moon Con-
fectionary of Scott a Rosser.
Mr.. Helm expects 10 improve the
business as much as possible.
Mr.. Scott will continue in the
employment of his successor
A. j. Wilson left for Amarillo
Monday Mr.. Wilson will spend
two or three days in Amarillo.
where he will be joined by his
wife. They then expect 10 make
a trip 20 Colorado, where they
will remain for two or three
weeks
Mrs.. c. ROberds Mrs. II.
L. kimbro and Mrs. b. o. Me-
Whortcr went 10 Amarillo Friday
visiting. returning home Sun
day
Mrs. L. Beard left for her
home in Kansas City Saturday.
after having spent several days
in Lubbock on business mat
ters.
Mrs. ". X. Duniyen left FRI
day for Greenvilie. whore she
expects 10 visit relatives several
days.
r. NJ. Knox OF Anson. spent
several days i'm Lubbock last
week. returning home Satur-
day.
Mrs. G.. Constable left Satur-
DAY for Amarillo. 10 visit her
mother and friends for a few
days.
&. NJ. Nevels of Amarillo, was
in Lubbock the first of the week
on business.
J. II. Reed Of Hale Center had
business in Lubbock the first of
the week.
W. +. Hume left last Thurs
day for Chicago 10 be gone some
time.
Albert Taylor attended the
Cattlemen's convention az Amar-
ito this week.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

Sunday school organization will
prepare a program that we are
sure will be very interesting 70
all.
The Sunday school work seems
to be on the up gradein Lubbock
and there is some unit ring work
being done by the people of the
different classes to build up the
interest in this line of work.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
Church Notes

We will be- glad TO make any an
nouncements of Church Service, Pro-
grams, etc, in this column free Of
charge, where no revenue is received
from the services. - Editor.
SENIOR LEAGUE
Topic The Christians Sacra-
fee.
Leader Mrs. Rendlemen.
Song
Responsive reading, Psalms
XCVl and c.
Song
Scripture lesson.
Prayer
Leaders address.
A praise meeting Spoken tes-
timonies, verses of hymns and
psalm of praise.
Prayer
Hymn-"Come Thou Fount OF
Every Blessing. "
Benediction.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
ONE Of THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE FUTURE
With Proper Husing on The Part of The Citizens II Can Be
Secured Matter Should Be Presented to the Next Legislature
And Proper inducements Offered To Get It.

The future Of the Plains is as
sured as an agricultural and hor-
ticultural possibility, but much
remains for the fulfillment of its
future promises.
Among the things most needed
in the work Of development is an
Agricultural and Mechanical
College. IL is possible that no
institution could be added that
would have the same beneficial
results in our present up-build-
ing.
As usual in such undertakings.
il is up 10 the people 10 get
busy. and keep at 10 until
the Institution has been secur-
ed.
The proper way to agtate the
matter .s 90 have our represent
auvc present q bin providing for
same. before the next leglsia-
TIre. After be- has succeeded Boz
getting sufficient approprI-
alton Tor the school then the
citizens will have % offer eX-
trane0us inducements for 1t 90
be- located in the Lubbock sec
ton.
Judging from the amount Of
rivalry developed In the Normal
School proposition. it Is rcasona-
ble 10 expect that many places
viii bid for an A. q NJ but Lub-
book has never failed % get on
the line good and hard and we
want 20 go after this proposition
ma way that brooks nothing
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
SUNDAY SCHOOL MASS MEETING

SUNDAY SCHOOL MASS MEETING
Last Sunday, according to
announcement. the Sunday
School Mass Meeting was held at
the Methodist church. and there
was a splendid congregation in
attendance. The program was
carried out with only a few omis-
sions. and we are sure the
service was enjoyed by all pres
ent These meetings are very
stimulating 10 the Sunday School
work in the town. and there
seems 10 be increasing interest
at each monthly meeting.
The next meeting will be- held
at the Baptist Church. and that
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
/. X. Pent

J. II. Pettitt who lived about
eighteen miles northeast of Lub-
book died az 10 O'Clock Saturday
morning. The remains were
inferred at the Hale Center
Cemetery. The Avalanche eN-
tends sympathy 10 the bereayed.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

Mrs. M. c. Overton rep orts a
most interesting meeting of the
Baraca Class of the Methodist
church last Sunday. Thiss cl ass
meets at the Opera House every
Sunday morning, and is increas-
ing in inte rest and membership
with each week.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
Judge Knight Announces

IN this issue of the Avalanche
you will find the announcement
Of Judge L. NJ. knight for the
Office of Commissioner of Pre-
cinct No. /.
Judge knight has been Justice
Of the Peace and Commissioner
for three terms and comes be
fore the people for reelection on
his past record. promising. if
elected. to fulfill every obliga-
ton in an impartial manner
and to the best Of his abih-
~.
lie has made an efficient Off
Ger and is too well known 10
the people TO need any introduc-
ton.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
short Of success.

short of success.
The Plains Of Texas are now
attracting more attention than
any other section Of the Unit
ed States, and it must make
good.
Every time attention is called
10 some needed Innovation IL
should be met with a ready re-
sponse. A newspaper can but
point the way. 1t is the duty of
those interested 10 take the lead,
thus offered. Let us have an
A. & NJ. College for Lubbock.
There is great need Of il. and
with proper handling, it viii be
secured
IN the event Lubbock should
fa.l 90 land the plum try and
get Do for the Plains, at least
There UilI be- "a benefit for ALL
b. matter, not al what point
on me Plains 30 might be Iocat-
ed.
Liberal mindedness ON the
part of al, the people is one of
the greatest essentials % the
speedy development Of this sec
tion. and should a community
fail IN any undertaking it can
assist in the general good Of
all, by helping 10 locate all
needed enterprises in the locaIi-
ty
Help the Great Plain, Ia
develop by offering every in-
ducement possible. in this direc-
tIDr.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

Song
Prayer
Scripture reading, Luke 10
3s-4l.
Short talk on Jesus in the
home Bro. Miller.
Receiving Jesus into the home
Elya Glover.
Song
Serving Jesus IN the home
Dezzie Johnson.
How we may serve Jesus in
the home Albinus Miller.
Jesus IN the home Of sorrow
Add Clark
The heavenly home Mrs.
Richmond.
Jesus In our home. we in his
home Mary Blalock.
song. Think of the Home
over There.
Dismissal
Leader. Oracle Brown.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
Hale Center Sunday.

Hale Center Sunday.
Mrs. John Petty who has been
sick for several weeks. and who
underwent an operation Friday
morning, died at her home about
10 miles west of Lubbock at 10
O'Clock Saturday morning. All
that loving hands could DO. was
done. but Of no avail. She leaves
a husband and nine children to
mourn her loss. besides a number
Of other relatives and friends.
We extend our heart felt sympa-
thy 10 the bereaved family in
their sad hour. Mrs. Petty was
laid 10 rest at the MuTy school
house at 3 O'Clock Sunday even
ing Rev Carr, pastor of NJ. +.
Church at Bartonsite. conducted
the services.
4 Reader
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
BUYS in TAYLOR Shop

The first Of the week Sid Car
away purchasedo of viii Clements
his enterest in the Lubbock
Tailor Shop. VIII expects 10 go
o. Bruwnheld the last Of the
week and do some work there.
Sid is a steady boy and we be-
sneak for him Success.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

Mrs NJ. T. Richardson Of
Gomez. passed through Lubbock
last Thursday, on her way 20
Dallas. for a visit with rela-
tives.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

SUNDAY 9lj a. M, April II. at
Opera house.
Ten moments silent prayer.
Opening song, he Leadeth
Me- class.
Reading of BIRD Psalm
The Lord Prayer, by the
class.
Violin duett Mesdames Thom.
as and Cutler.
Report Secretary
Bible drill .
Duet The Lord is my Shep-
herd Mrs. S. X. Pierce and
Miss Norton
Reading the song of Assyua
teacher
Solo Some How Some Where
Mr.. lnmon.
Dismissal. watchword
An Men Welcome" by
class.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

J. X. Bush and family left
Wednesday for Denver Colorado.
where they expect 10 make their
future home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
SUNBEAM PROGRAM

Leader-Rio Shell.
Lesson Ex. 20: lis, the TeI
Commandments.
Roll call Scripture verses.
Song
Prayer
Lesson talk.
Twelve Apostles concert.
Reading Myrtle Allison.
Recitation Jewel Johnson.
Recitation Corrie Pcrdue
Song by the bows.
Song by the girls.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

Mr.. Irick Of the firm Of Inck
& Kopf. who has been quite
sick for several days is reported
improving.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

Albert Taylor attended the
Cattlemen's convention az Amar-
ito this week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-10-19
SIX MIL
LION GAIN
Assessor Stone Figures Out
Large Addition TO States
Revenue.

Bristol, Va. oct. l2.-James
A. Stone, assessor Of mineral
lands for the State Of Virginia,
has been at his home here for q
week, tabulating figures in
connection with his work. He
has been over portions of seven
tycounties since he began his
work March 18th last, and his
valuation of minerals in the
State, as far as it has progressed ,
shows an increase of more than
81, ,OOO,OOO over the assessment
of similar properties in the
State for the year 1909.
The total assessment figures
on this class of property for
1909 was Sl6.2l2,OOo.
Mr.. Stone has footed mp the
assessment for fifty counties,
and states that he Will make
assessments on mineral proper
ties i'm about sixty of the coun-
ties. The assessment last year
embraced thirty five counties
The work of Mr.. Stone would
indicate that the matter oi
assessing mineral lands has
never been gone into IN "a com
prehensive way before. Mr.
Stone spent "a large portion o
his time IN Virginia coal fields
where he looked into ever,
piece of property of that char
lacter with view Of gettin,
laccurate Information. He trie'
/ TO be as cOnserv ative as posslbl
/ i'm making his figures that stric
Justice might be done all partie
concerned.
He figures up that I'M th
C. ,urse of his travels he went
distance an told. OF nearly H.
lOO0 miles hy rail, and the r,
p mainder by electric road. mOto
car, buggy and horseback
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-10-19
STUDY STREAM
POLLUTION
Expert of Health Department
Soon to Begin Important
Work on Water Supply.

Richmond, Va, Oct. IA
Richard IL. Messer, the sanitary
engineer of the State Health
Department, who has completed
his work in connection with the
sewerage disposal plant at the
Catawba SanatOrium, and who
has reported to the headquarters
of the health department, will
soon be detailed TO make a study
of stream pollution in the State
Under the direction of the
Health Commissioners, he will
Investigate the purity of the
water supply in certain locaIi-
ties and will cooperate with the
local authorities who are seek
ing TO improve the purity OF
their water.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-10-19
SCOTT COUNTY
VALUES JUMP
District No. 2 Thus Far Leads
Entire State In Point OF
Increased Value.

Up to the present time, it
looks as if District No. . of
Scott county will lead all other
sections of the State in the mat
ter of gains in realty values un-
der the 1910 assessment.
This district shows an IN
crease of 90 per cent. In values
ln 1908 its realty was appraised
by the assessors at S47S .lls, bat
this year the figure has been
Jumped to S9OS, 800, which rep
resents an increase of S43O, DOB.
A part of this increase is due
20 mineral lands whose values
have been raised from 1923 tC
SIP, ,3l5. but the rest is a hai
Increase.
No. I District of Scott county
shows a gain of $685. $40. In
1909 the total assessment ol
this district amounted TO 1922,
li5; now the total has gone M
70 SSH, ,963. The total gain 70
Scott county is $720, ,O23.-Rlch
mond Journal.