The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-03-23
HEROD HAPPENINGS.
Giving Right-Of-Way and Taking
Railroad Stock. News Notes.

Railroad Stock. News Notes.
The w. M. U. had a successful
meeting Saturday afternoon. Miss
Helen Melton's piece on State Mis-
siOns was one of the best we ever
heard Mrs. Elm Collum was elected
secretary vice Mrs. Will Massey, re-
signed. Mrs. Dewitt Brim, Miss Me-
Lain and Miss Cocker will read Origi-
nal pieces at the next meeting, April
10th. Thanks are due our excellent
president, Mrs. l. P. Cooke, for the
success of the society, as her eXecu-
tive ability is the prime factor.
Our citizens are taking stock and
giving right-of-way right along for
the proposed L. G. & H. railroad.
Some of them can see the smoke and
hear the whistle now. 1t would be
a big convenience to our people, and
the road would do big business
hauling fertilizers, cotton and cotton
seed from this cotton country and
bringing the merchants supplies.
st. Elmo was we'll patronized by
representatives from our little city.
Among the number were Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. Hass, Judge and Mrs.
Hanna, Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt Brim,
DR.. and Mrs. Elm Collum, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leon McLendon, Misses Florine
Cocker, Matibel and Bethiah English,
and Messrs. Holder, Collins, McLain,
McLendon, McRee and Rauch.
Judge and Mrs. Hanna entertained
at a dinner party this week in their
usual gracious manner. Among
their guests were Rev. 2. T. Weaver,
Col. l. 2. Cooke, Mr.. L. w Harris
and Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt Brim.
Mrs. J. L. Hass entertained at "42"
on Saturday afternoon in her usual
charming manner Miss Florine
Cocker made the highest score
Those present enjoyed every detail
to the utmost.
Rev. Weaver preached excellent
sermons to good congregations Sat
urday and Sunday. Prof. Collins and
Mrs. Dewitt Brim sang a duet in a
beautiful manner at the morning SER
vice on Sunday.
Mr.. c. M. Harris, one of the most
successful drummers, will quit the
road next month and go to counting
the votes he will get to make him
our next clerk of the county. Sue
cess to him.
Mr. Ed Pinkston and Prof. Mauk
Of PARROT came down to hear Rev.
Weaver preach, and dined with Mr..
and Mrs. D. }. Dennis.
Our ladies and 1asses attended the
openings here and in Dawson, and
will soon have their glad rags" on
The numerous candidates are fire.
quently down in this meek of the
woods" interviewing the dear voters.
Messrs. Carter of Moultrie came
up Sunday to attend the burial of
their stepfather, Mr. Henry Smith.
Clever Kit Harris of near Shell
man spent Sunday here. His many
friends gave him a glad welcome.
Mesdames Geo. and Mill Massey of
Brentwood were pleasant and popular
guests here last week.
Col. and Mrs. 1. P Cooke of Daw-
son were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
F. Melton Saturday.
Mr.. Jim Fulford of Randolph
county was the guest of Capt. D. J.
Dennis Tuesday.
MeSSrS. lass, Hanna ana Harris
made a business trip to Chickasaw-
hatchee Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7. Brim and Mr..
j. H. Brim have returned from
Mitchell county.
Mr.. and Mrs w. W. Massey of
Brentwood spent Sunday with DR.. and
Mrs. ColIum-
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Melton made a
pleasant visit to Yeomans friends re-
Gently.
Mr.. Ernest Harris of Shellman was
one of our popular Sabbath visitors.
Mr.. Edgar Todd of Chickasaw-
hatchee was here Saturday
We regret that Mr.. w. H. Garrett
remains on the sick list
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