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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
A CHANCE FOR SMALL TOWNS.

One of the good features of the
recent postoffice appropriation bill
passed by congress before it's ad-
iournment-and we are hereby ad-
hitting that it has more bad ones
than good ones-was the setting
aside for experiments in the estab-
lishment of free delivery of mails in
towns and villages provided with on
~ second and third class postoffices.
The appropriation, it is said, was
made not so much out OF the desire
of the congressman to improve the
postal service as to appease their
constituents in the small towns who
are growing jealous of the superior
mail facilities enjoyed by their farm
er cousins who in every community
adjacent to a good postoffice now get
their mail six times week and with
the beginning of January 1st are to
receive the additional advantages of
the parcels post.
Whatever the motive in the appro-
priation it promises much benefit to
the postal service in the smaller
towns. for we believe the wisdom of
the experiment will be fully justi-
fed and in the course of a few years
we will see the small towns provid-
ed with adequate free mail delivery
and collection, just as is the case in
the residence districts of the larger
towns. ~..4 q "a"
We are informed that the post
master general will soon send out in
to every congressional district in the
country an inspector to look over the
towns and villages there to ascertain
which ones form the most desirable
locations for the Inauguration of the
free mail delivery. House number
ing, compact location of the resi-
dences, first-class sidewalks, good
streets and the like will be taken
into consideration in making the re-
ports upon the towns visited, and
the towns and villages that want bet
ter postal facilities will do well to
see at once to the putting of these
things in order, for the postoffice in
spector, like the bank examiner, does
not always advertise his coming.
Georgia is entitled to some OF
these experiment stations, and the
Third congressional district is very
important part of Georgia. If the
towns and villages are wise they will
begin to clean up, make the necessa-
ry improvements and iagratiate
themselves into the good favor OF
their representative and senators.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
For Administration.

Georgia. Terrell County.-ro All
Whom 1t May Concern: John Spi-
Ger having in proper form applied to
me for permanent letters OF admins
tration with win annexed on the es-
tate of William H. HuckaDy, late of
said county, this is to cite all and
singular the creditors and next of kin
OF William H. Huckaby TO be and ap-
pear at my Office within the time al
lowed by law and show cause, if any
they can, why permanent administra-
ton with will annexed should not be
granted to John Spicer on William H.
Huokaby's estate. Witness my hand
and official signature this 2Sth day of
September, 1912.
w. B. CHEATHAM, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
ANATOMICAL MYSTERIES.

While porting DER the daily press
Such items strange we read,
1t looks as though the human form
Had changed its shape, indeed!
We note a horde of hornets stung
Jim Jones in his backyard.
could any doctor locate that?
1t might be passing hard.)
Bill Whites COW hooked him in the
barn!
Miss Nancy Collins cat
On the piazza scratched her deep.
CWhat DO you make of that?)
There's tragedy turks in the fact
That dear Grandma Standing
On Sunday morning fell and bruised
Herself upon the landing.
A savage dog bit Peter jerks
Upon the public square!
/ PERHAPS some wise physician
That spot may locate. WhereD
/ I've searched through physiologies
Consulted my NJ. D.
/ No one seems wise enough to tell
Just where these hurts may bel
New York Times.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
A LESSON OF THE STRIKE

From the Savannah News.
Acute situations call attention 20
pertinent facts that are overlooked
in the everyday rush. The Georgia
railroad strike has caused the towns
and cities along it's line to realize
how dependent modern man is on
the railroad. At a mass meeting of
the citizens of Washington it was
shown that provisions were distress
ingly low and many other inconven-
fences being undergone. Fifty years
ago Washington could have been
shut off from the outside world for
a month without feeling incoRven-
ienee; now a weeks isolation brings
an indignation meeting. The situa-
ton in Washington is perhaps illus
tratfve of that of other towns along
the line of the Georgia railroad. The
situation points the lesson that in
this age of rapid transit we are in
terdependent, the people ON the rail-
roads and the railroads On the peo-
pie, and one cannot be injured with
out affecting the other.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
SOUTH GEORGIA LAND VALUES

From the Savannah News.
Two real estate transactions re-
Gently illustrate the rapid advance in
the market value of South Georgia
lands. The Dawson News says a
farm in Dougherty county which was
bought by citizen of that town for
$4,000 six years ago was sold for
$50, 900, an advance of 200 per cent.
The Americas Times Recorder tells
of the sale at auction in that city
of farm of 705 acres, which was
subdivided into a number of smaller
farms. Four years ago the farm was
sold for SIS an acre, and the price
was considered a good one. For the
subdivisions the bidding was spirited,
and when all were sold the average
price was S6440 per acre, showing
an advance of over 400 per cent.
Men with foresight TO invest in South
Georgia farm lands the past few
years have seen their money doubled
and trebled with little effort on their
part. Those in a position to know
say that the end of the advance has
not been reached, by far, and pre-
dict that within few years 800
per acre will be considered low
price for improved farm lands in this
section. Intensified farming, which
has largely increased the yield per
acre, has been the greatest factor in
bringing about the general advance
in DricpS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
For Administration

Georgia, Terrell County.-po' AL
Whom 1t May Concern: c. c.
Anthony having in proper form APP
piled to me for letters of administra-
ton on the estate OF J. A. Joiner, late
of said county. this is to cite. ali ard
singular the creditors and next of kin
of ]. A. Joiner to be and appear at
my office within the time allowed by
law and show cause, if any they can,
why permanent administration
should not be granted to C. G. An
thony on J. A. Joiner's estate. Wit
ness my hand and official signature
this End day of September, 1912.
w. B. CHEATHAM, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
HOW TO RUN A NEWSPAPER.

From the Utica IN. " Globe
To run a newspaper all a fellow
has to do is TO be able to write
poems, discuss the tariff and money
questions, umpire base ball game,
report a wedding, saw wood, describe
a fire so that the readers will shed
their wraps, make S. do the work
Of $40, shine at a dance, measure
calico, abuse the liquor habit, test
whiskey, subscribe to charity, go
without meals, attack free silver,
wear diamonds, invent advertise
ments, sneer at snobbery, overlook
scandal, appraise babies, delight the
pumpkin raisers, minister to sthe af-
iicted, heal the disgruntled, fight to
finish, set type, mold opinions,
sweep the office, speak at the prayer
meetings and stand in with every
body and everything.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
ART IN TRASH CANS.

We have always heard that there
is fine art in almost everything.
Down in Florida the good club wo-
men have discovered a fine art in
trash cans, and it is said they are
inducing the people to clean up
through painting catchy verses on
the trash repositories. The New
York Herald gives the following ac-
count of it, and we pass the mes
sage on to our own club women, who
have already done so much for the
civic and moral betterment of Daw-
son:
Painted jingles on street cans for
holding refuse were tried with sue
cess by the woman's club Of a small
Florida town not long ago. The
cans were decorated with bright col
ors and placed near the curb, where
fruit eaters and careless newspaper
readers might be tempted TO throw
skins and waste paper The jingles
were so bright and extended such
cordial invitation to everybody to fill
the refuse cans that it looks as
though the clean street problem has
at last been successfully solved, so
far as carelessness with waste mate
rial is concerned. For the benefit
of other civic workers the ingenious
club members sent out copies of
some of their jingles, one of which
runs:
my name is Empty Barrel;
I'm hungry for meal.
Pray fill me full, kind stranger,
With trash and orange peel"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
For Leave to Sell Land.

State of Georgia, Terrell County
Notice is hereby given to all concern
ed that I have this dey applied to
the Ordinary of Terrell county, Geor-
gia, for leave to sell the lands belong
ing to the estate of Mrs. L. A. Cham
bless, deceased, and that said appli-
cation will be heard at the November
term, 1912, of the Court of Ordinary
of said county November 4, 1912.
This 26th day of September, 1912.
FRANKLIN CHAMBLESS, Admr,
Estate Of Mrs. L. A. Chambless, de-
ceased.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15

The annual convention of the
Mississippi to Atlantic Inland Water
way Association will meet in Albany
today, and be in session through
Thursday. The Importance of the
gathering will be best understood
when it is stated that delegates will
be present from number of states.
We congratulate our neighboF upon
the honor of entertaining the associ-
alton. and assure the visitors that
they will find this hustling South
west Georgia metropolis about the
biggest town of its size they nave
seen lately.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
What The Papers Say
MURPHY ON THE
POLITICAL OUTLOOK
From the Macon Telegraph.

From the Macon Telegraph.
After the democratic state con-
vention at Syracuse last week all the
correspondents and reporters sought
Charles F.. Murphy of Tammany Hall
for his opinion He promised he
would give his views if they would
come TO his hotel After all had as
sembled and waited awhile Mr.. Muir
ply emerged, entered his automobile
and went TO the golf links, while mis-
secretary handed each newspaper
man a typewriter sheet with the
promised interview. 1t read:
Since the last democratic state
convention I have been here but
once prior to my visit TO the state
fair, and the marvellous growth of
your city appealed to me very much,
especially in the industries. a city's
stability depends upon the diversi-
ty of its manufacturing interests.
You have here factories turning out
products of nearly every Industrial
line. Many attractive homes greet
one on every hand, which indicate
the prosperity of your beautiful
city. The articles in your newspa-
pers on Fairgrounds should be
needed. for in this way your boys
and girls will be trained to become
more rugged men and women. The
management of the convention by
your citizens could not be improved
upon. and you have a splendid aud
itorium for such affairs. The man
agement and service was the very
best. We found hospitality on ev-
cry side, every one anxious to make
the delegates and visitors feel at
home
This is great for Syracuse what
ever effect it may have on Sulzer and
Success
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
THE EIGHT on LIQUOR.


= Ubiskey has been receiving some
heavy blows recently, and these at
lacks have come from sources that
an+itle them to more than passing
consideration. The most sensational
fight on booze was that directed
AGAINST it by Charles w. Murphy of
the Chicago National Baseball
league who fired his manager,
Chance and announced that no man
who INDUCED in drinking could sign
= contract with his club for another
season. Following close upon the
heels of this stand against liquor
wbich was made in the hope OF put
fling out winning baseball team
aud upon the basis that the use OF
,inuor decreases a mans physical
and mental efficiency, came the dec
laration of DR.. J. H. Hurley of lndl-
ana president the American
Health Association, before a meeting
of that body to the effect that alcohol
was no kind of cure for physical
ailments. adding that if such had
been the case all ailments would
have been eliminated by this time. A
third attack came from an eminent
scientist addressing the recent Inter
national Congress of Health and Hy-
giene at Washington, who declared
that half the drunkards in the world
are the victims of heredity as the
offspring of parents who INDUCED in
intoxicants to excess, and that five
sixths of the defendants who are hal
ed into court charged With crime are
directly or indirectly the victims of
alcohol.
Add to these three charges the
well known growth of the tendency
among corporations and business
men generally to debar from their
employment men who indulge in
drinking liquor and the custom of
life insurance companies to turn
down those applicants who persist in
the use of intoxicants and you have
an attack against whiskey which, if
prosecuted, will do more to decrease
its consumption than all the sumptu-
airy laws that could be placed upon
the statute books.
No one will now dispute the fact
that the use of liquor to any more
than a moderate degree decreases
ones mental, moral and physical eff
ficiency, and while all may recognize
this in a theoretical way the truth
will become more effective if brought
home to the people in such an alb
stract manner as afforded by scien-
tifc proof that the indulgence in
strong drink decreases a man S
chance to rise in the world by clos
ing a number of avenues to his en-
ployment, imparts a taste for it to
his offspring, and opens way for
the making of himself not natural
but an artificial criminal, and, what
is worse, perhaps, inbreeds into his
offspring those elements that tend
toward criminality through under
mining their moral stamina.
The relentless warfare upon the
liquor traffic that has marked nearly
every section of the country the past
several years is the outgrowth OF the
temperance agitation of the preced-
ing decades.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15

Through the kindness and fore
sight of Mrs. Russell Sage Marsh Is
land, in Louisiana, has been purchas-
ed and set aside as a reservation
where wild birds may find shelter
and food in their southwark flights.
This island is described as one OF the
most valuable places for such pur-
pose to be found in all the South.
Every Southern state will do well to
deal more effectively with the matter
of bird conservation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
For Years Support.

Georgia, Terrell Colnnty.-To All
Whom 1t May Concern: Notice is
hereby given that the appraisers APP
pointed to set apart and assign a
years support to Mrs. Sarah A.
Campbell, the widow of A. B. Camp
bell, deceased, have flied their award,
and unless good and sufficient cause
is. shown the same will be made the
Judgment of the court at November
term, 1912, Of the Court Of Ordinary.
This September %, 1912.
w. B. CHEATHAM, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
Observation-Disclosures.

From the Early County News
Mr.. r. NJ. Mcleod has a hen that
is doing her very best to bring down
the high cost of living. Several times
lately she has laid some eggstraor-
binary sized specimens of hen fruit
like Brother Rainey of The Dawson
News used to write about. Monday
she did the stunt again and Mr. Nc
Leod presented us with the egg,
which weighed ounces and meas
ured 3 inches in circumference the
long way and Y inches around the
middle. In fact, it was a regular
doubTe-barreled egg, as it contained
two VOlks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
Public Sale of Land

VIII be sold before the court house
door, on the first Tuesday in Novem-
Der, to the highest bidder, 100 acres
of land Cpart of lot No. SD in the
Eleventh district and known as the
home place of the late L. I. Arnold;
also a pair of mules and two-horse
wagon. Sold as the property Of the
late l. l. Arnold by consent of the
heirs, and for the purpose of distri-
button. Terms cash. This October
5th. 1912. MRS. L. I. ARNOLD.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
For Leave to Sell Laud

State of Georgia, Terrell County.
Notice is hereby given to all con-
cerned that I have applied to the Or
binary of Terrell county, Georgia, for
leave to sell the lands belonging to
the estate of Sip Richardson, de-
ceased, and that said application will
be heard at the November term,
1912, of the Court of Ordinary of
said county, Nov. 4th, 1912. This
18th day of October, 1912.
]. r. MERCER, Administrator
Estate of Sip Richardson, Deceased
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
MONEY POWER DIVIDED.

From the Macon Telegraph.
1t IS asserted that the Taft men
spent $4,000 and the Roosevelt
men $611,000 prior to the republ1-
can national convention. In the
presence Of such an indication that
the money power" is divided
against itself if is possible to be
hopeful of democratic success.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
A COUPLE OF BOUQUETS.

Cuthbert Leader: The Dawson
News has reached it's thirtieth mile
stone, and for nearly quarter of a
century Editor E. L. Rainey has been
at the helm. The News is one of
the most valuable institutions of Ter
rell county, and Brother Rainey de-
serves more returns for his labors
than he has yet received, although
he ranks high in citizenship.
Savannah News The Dawson
News was thirty years old last
month. 1t gets better all the time,
and has not vet reached its growth
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15

Editor SJovaI, who was up North
recently, found bmuch TO interest
him. For instance, he relates this:
"a couple Of fishermen let several
live crabs loose in a New York sur
face car. The hosiery display was
the greatest seen outside a depart
ment store window
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15

Colonel Rooseyelt's organization
in Pennsylvania is known as the
washington party" 1t is mean
advantage to take of the lamented
George, who has been dead for some
time and can't resent reflections on
his good name.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15
FIGHT THEM WITH THE SAME

FIGHT THEM WITH THE SAME
Our brothers Of the country news
papers, and some others as for that
matter, are giving the merchants OF
the smaller towns some good advice
during these days when the latter
scar the mail order house and the
parcels post. The advice is brief and
to the point-do like the mail order
house and advertise. Then the rural
merchant will be able to dig out
some of the opportunities he has
long neglected. Perhaps after all
the mail order house and the parcels
post have made him see his duty
AS the Dallas Times-Herald says
instead of sitting down on the
cracker box and waiting for trade he
has an effective means at hand to at
tract customers. This means is thu
country newspaper man who gets gu
his weekly publication filed wit,
bright news of the community tina
everybody who amounts to anythin
must read. Why shouldn't the rur;
merchant tell his people about Il
bargains in calico, cheese or sui
plows that he has to offer just Ii
the big mail order house dc
through its free cata1ogues?"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15

Wilbur Wright left a fortune OF
s27929S. Twelve years ago the
Wright brothers were conducting "a
bicycle repair shop and were barely
able to make both ends meet. There
Is money as we'll as shrouds in flying
machines
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15

When the people of a county IN
Georgia get an opportunity to vote
on the city court they invariably
abolish it. Last week the city court
of Worth county was voted out by
1.135 to al. These courts have
also been recently abolished in Col
quit. Calhoun and Baker counties.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15

]. w. Copeland of ayton. Ohio,
purchased a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for his boy who had
cold, and before the bottle was
all used the boys cold was gone. Is
that not better than to pay five
dollar doctors bin? For sale by
Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15

Judge Fife has now probably
reached the end of the rope in his
wholesale criticism and abuse OF ey-
erything and everybody. The Won
der is that it was so long coming.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15

The great Georgia State Fair will
open at Macon today. 1t promises
to be the best one yet, and every
body should take a day off and go.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15

The potato crop was never better
and the 'possum crop is mighty fine
This is. indeed, Grand Old South
west Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-10-15

The strike on the Georgia railroad
has ended, and the trains have re
sumed their regular schedules.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-10-25
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BY resolution of the Board of Edu5a-
ton. the schools of the district will be
closed during Thanksgiving week that the
teachers may have an opportunity to at
tend the State Teachers Meeting which
will be held in Denver, In this resolution,
the members of the board earnestly rec
commend that all teachers attend the
State meeting.
The HghSchool will be we'll represent
ed in the second annual Y. M. c. A
Conference for Older Boys which will be
held in Lamar on Friday and Saturday of
this week. Mr.. Morris, who will have
charge of the football team md Mr.Legg
the commercial Department will remain
with the young people who attend the
conference.
Superintendent Ward and family, ac-
companied by Mr. Legg of the commerce
ial department in the High School moter-
ed to Pueblo on Saturday. October le,
and returned on Sunday.
On Monday of this week. Miss |. NJ X,
Allison OF the department OF Home &c
onomics in the State Agricultural College
visited our schools. and was much graft
fed to see her special subjects so well
represented i: Rocky Ford. Prof. William
High School Inspector from the State
University spent the day in the High
School. and prepared his report regarding
our eligibility to remain on the Aocredit
ed List OF the North Central Association
of Colleges.
The enrollement IN the High School has
now reached 528. and number of the
classes are large. Every available foot of
space has been utilized. and we shall be
without relief from the congestion until
the patrons'see fit to enlarge our build
ings.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-10-25
STAR ENTERTAINMENT COURSE
Introducing The AlIer Trio to Rocky
Ford Lovers of Good Music

Miss Charlotte Bergh. known as the
Girl Soprano OF the Northwest" is of
Norwegian descent, possesses a pure So
prano voice of three octave range, cap
able of singing the mad scene from
Lucia" or the simplest sacred songs,
such as Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me-" Un-
besi,atingly we say "she will please
Geo. H. Aler. Boise, Idaho.
Herr Nelson has proved himself to be,
during the time from September until the
present under my tuition, diligent and
teachable student of the cello.-Riohard
Collier of the Piccally String Quarette of
Berlin.
Miss Jessie June Elliott as reader and
entertainer, has won many friends and
admirers during her weeks stay at the
Chautauquar. Her remarkable talent,
excellent presence and coed voice. COM
bined with the best artieclal training has
made her one Of the finest readers Fuller
ton people have every heard.-Fullerton
News.
The local committee Recommend this
number to be one of the best entertainers
of the season. Season tickets may be had
for SIPS. Remember the date, Monday
evening Oct %, at the Methodist church.