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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

1t pays some men to make the
race for congress, even if they are
defeated In a contest that came
M from Missouri one of the men
was ousted on a mere technicality.
But did he lose his salary or ex-
penses? Not at all On the contrary
he seems to have made by the cpl
sode. 1t shows that congressman of
both parties feel free to use the peo-
nle,s money pretty much as they (the
congressmen, not the people) see fit.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

is submitted for ratification or rejec-
ton to the voters of the State quail
fed to vote for members of the
General Assembly at the General
Election to be held on Wednesday,
October 2, 1912.
JOSEPH N. BROWN, Governor.
By the Governor: Philip Cook,
Secretary of State.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

Any one who can charm rats as
did the Pied Piper of Hamlin would
be a welcome visitor to Evansville,
ILL.,, just now. The rodents have so
over-run the place that the authori-
ties have given up trying to poison
them and are seeking in Chicago to
find a professional rat exterminator.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

Governor Blease has been re-elect-
ed in South Carolina, which means
tina, he received more votes than
his two opponents combined. He
has a total of 1852 votes to 66, 466
for Jones. Blease may be a grand
rascal, but some who have been at
lacking him have no advantage in
that respect and it is nothing but
fair to say that none of the charges
have been proved. Moreover, Blease
is a game fighter and meets his foes
openly. which is something that ev-
erybody admires.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

Governor Wilson denies newspaper
reports that friction among members
Of the committee caused William F.
McCombs to retire from the active
management of the campaign. He
saws that the work is being carried
On along the lines laid out by Mr..
McCombs; that the latter is i'll or he
wopId be in charge of the campaign
now,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

There was no more popular visitor
at the state convention Wednesday
than the charming wife of the gov
ernor-elect. The many evidences of
esteem and affection shown by the
large assemblage of Georgians for
her distinguished husband was a
sight to fill her heart with joy and
pride.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

The former convict in Philadel-
phia who, after being elected coun-
Gilman on the reform" ticket, con-
fessed his past and ran away, has
returned He decided that even All
ex-convict could afford to associate
with the other councilmen in that
city, says the Savannah Press.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

Robert w. Herter, LawrenceVille,
Mo-, Who had been bothered with
kidney trouble for two years, says:
Il tried three different kinds Of kid
ney pills, but with no relief. My
ncighbor tod me to use Foley Kid
ney Pills. l took three bottles o:
them and got a permanent cure.
recommend them to everybody"
Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

Both President Taft and Governor
Woodrow Wilson will leave the glo-
ry of attempting to torture the wo-
man suffrage movement into party
issue to the bull moose.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

Cotton pickers are in demand,
and that means a general distribu-
ton of money, for the average cot
ton picker goes on the theory that
money is made to spend.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

Mr.. Taft will go down in history
as the veto president. None of his
predecessors have used the veto
power as frequently as has the pres
emit executive.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

The recent legislature cost the
state $4,000 of good money. There
are other things besides luxuries
that come high.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

r Attorney General Tom Fielder led
the state ticket again this year, and
carried 14o ont Of the 146 counties
Of the state in last weeks primary.
His popular majority is between
so 900 and 10000 votes. He appre-
ciates very much the large majority
that was given him in Terrell county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

Squirrels come rather high over
in Sumter county. Judge William
Harper has fined two negroes $3.50
each for killing two squirrels out of
season.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

No matter how high the price of
cotton may go the banks of Dawson
and other parts of Terrell county
have the money to move the crops.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

The congressman have come home
and the people do not object.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-30

Cotton is coming in, and, as usu-
al, Dawson looms up as a market.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
MORE TROUBLE FOR ORIENT RY.
Road Unless Increase Is Granted
Officials Say No.

Wichita, Kansas-Added to financial
difficulties, which receivers for the
Kansas City. Mexico & Orient rail.
way are endeavoring to untangle, is
that of a threatened strike by train
men on the entire system between
Wichita and San Angelo, Tex.
Tranmen have demanded 12R per
cent increase in wages. A committee
representing the trainmen met at AL
tus, Ok, but Orient receivers did not
appear J. o. Davidson of this city,
one of the receivers, arranged by wire
for a conference between dissatisfied
trainmen and the receivers at Kansas
City. Trainmen say they will strike
If their wages are not increased Mr..
Davidson stated that the road could
not pay the increase demanded.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
JOHNS FRIENDS WERE LOYAL
Young Bride Got Early Proof Of the
Way Men VIII Stick BY One
Another.

The bridegroom of three months
bade his wife adieu one morning and
started on a business trip to town 20
miles distant. The journey was to be
made by automobile and he promised
TO return In time for seven o'clock din.
ner as usual.
But no husband appeared when din
ner was served and the anxious wife
watched the hands OF the clock as
they journeyed on and announced
that the hour was midnight, and still
the husband failed to appear. the
frantic wife sent kilograms to SIX
friends Of the groom living In the town
where he might have gone, asking II
be was spending the night with them.
As dawn appeared farm wagon drove
UP containing a farmer and the miss.
ing husband and furnishing motor
power for broken down automobile
that trailed behind Almost siniulta-
neously came messenger boy with an
| answer to one of the kilograms. fol-
lowed at intervals by Ave others and
all OF the kilograms said:
yes, John Is spending the night
with me-"
In loyalty what surpasses man?
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
FIRE COST PACKERS $25O,OO0
Twenty-Five Flrenen Injured at Nor
rls Piant-Three Hundred Men
Temporarily Idle.

Kansas City. Missouri TWENTY-FIVE
fremen we're injured, one probably
fatally and others severely, in a FIRE
which did $25O,oOO damage at the
Morris & Co. packing plant The fire
was in the north part OF the east
main building. Entire companies OF
f1remen were overcome by smoke and
fell unconscious at their work. The
packing house barn was converted in
to an emergency hospital with five
doctors in attendance.
The building damaged is about 200x
700 feet and six stories tall. The flre
started in the northeast corner OF the
fourth in the leaf lard cooler. The lard
cooler, the beef casing department, the
fat and bone departments and the beef
killing beds burned. Three hundred
men will be out OF work temporarily.
The fire is believed to have been
caused by hot motor.
S. C. Frazee, superintendent OF the
plant said the building probably would
be rehabilitated without delay.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
SKIN ERUPTION ON CHEEK

Kingsley, Mich.--"Last May my
thirteen-months-old baby had a sore
come on her cheek. 1t started In four
or Ave small pimples and IN two or
three hours time spread to the size OF
q silver dollar. 1t spread to her eye.
Then water would run from the PIN.
pies and wherever that touched 1t caus-
ed more sores until nearly. all one
cheek and up her nostrils were one
solid sore. She was very fretful She
certainly was.a terrible looking child
and nothing seemed to be Of any use
"Then got some Cuticura Soap and
Cutlcura Ointment. She tried to rub
Off everything we put on SO that we
would sit and hold her hands for two
hours at time. trying to give the
medicine chance to help her, but
after l washed It with Cuticura Soap
and then put on the Cuticura Oint
ment they seemed to soothe her and
she did not try to rub them of. II
was only few days before her face
was all healed up, and there has been
no return Of the trouble since. We
thought that baby's face would surely
be SCARED. but 1t Is not" (Signed)
Mrs. W. j. Cleland. Jan. s, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept. l.. Boston,
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Sprlnas In Their Brains.

Two Frenchmen, In visiting an art
gallery, stopped to admire painting
by an American. The artist happened
to be In the gallery and in broken
English one Of the Frenchmen asked:
How did monsieur ever catch such a
wonderful picture?"
"O," replied the artist, with far
away look, that painting was an on.
spring Of my brain
The other Frenchman was greatly
interested and asked his friend what
that American had said.
IL can hardly explain" whispered
the first Frenchman. excitedly; he
said re picture was one spring OF Of
his brain, Ees eet any wonder Eat re
Americans act queerly when they
have springs on their brains"
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Her Unfortunate Error.

A literary lady at society dinner
was given seat next to Q noted
scientist whose Views were very ma.
terialistic, and at some remark he
made on the origin OF mankind. the
lady found her temper tried beyond
all bearing. so that she retorted: II
really don't care what you say. be-
lieve in the Bible, and there we are
told that Adam was the father of all
living"
II really think you are mistaken"
he said with a smile, and so the sub.
ject dropped.
A few days later the lady. writing
to bosom friend. told her OF the oc.
currence and added: 81 am too morti-
fed. for have looked the matter up
and 1t only says that Eve was the
mother of all living, and so I don't
know whether to write to the profes.
cor or not
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
And SO True. Too.

Father was walking to Sunday
school with little Johnny. and endeav.
oring to improve the time by teaching
Johnny his Golden Text, the words Of
which were: Whatsoever n man Sow
eth, that shall he also reap" Johnny
repeated 1t after his father several
times, and seemed to have mastered
the correct wording.
As they drew near the Sunday
school the father gave Johnny his
last rehearsal. Now. son." he said
lets have the Golden Text once more
without any help from me:
This Is what he got from Johnny:
Whatsoever man sews always rips.
.--Earper's Bazar.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Blessed SYMPATHY.

Sympathy with animals blesses and
humanizes men and women. To get
into real relations with an animal is a
liberal education. 1t Is something to
be really interested even in a plant
and to observe the working OF life In
any sphere not our own. How much
more when that life is directing a
personality which consciously looks
up to us and will love us If we will let
it!--Christian Register. -:
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
WOMAN'S LIFE SAVED BY HER DOG
Overcome by Flames, She Was
Dragged From House Into Ward
by Faithful Collie.

San Francisco, July s.-Omega, a
collie. saved the life of his mistress
here by dragging her unconscious
body from burning bungalow.
Mrs. Van Daggett, owner of the dog,
was In her room when the collie came
dashing in and began tugging at her
dress. She followed and on reaching
the lower hall found the house in
flames. She ran up to her room again
to save some jewelry and was over
come.
When bis mistress did not reappear
Omega dashed into the house and
dragged the unconscious woman to the
yard.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Many Women Seek Office.

Cottonwood Falls. Kansas.-Chase
county has four women candidates in
the field this year who VIII seek nomi-
Miss Anna Arnold, who is running on
the Democratic ticket for county
superintendent; Mrs. Bertha Plummer
who Is a Republican candidate for
register of deeds; Miss Gussie Hous
ton, a Republican candidate for the
office of clerk Of the district court, and
Miss Pearl Bledsoe, a candidate or
the Socialist ticket for county high
school trustee.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Hardly the sunday School Brand.

FdVu'y INC ouHudS oCnooi oTdhus
The young hopeful had secreted
some bright buttons In his pocket,
which came from the motor car show.
When Sunday school was well under
way, he took one out and pinned 1t on
his coat, feeling 1t an ornament. Un-
fortunately, when the minister came
round to speak to the dear children,
his near sighted eyes were caught by
the color.
well, Richard, I see you are wear
ing some motto, my lad. What does
1t say?"
"You read 1t, sir" replied Richard,
hanging his head.
But | cannot see. ! haven't my
glasses, son. Read it SO We can all
hear you"
Richard blusbed. 1T says, sir, Amt
It - to be poor?' metropolitan
Magazine.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Noted Author.

"See that man over there with the
black mustache?" said Tompy.
YES" said the visitor.
WELL" said Tompy. "he is the au.
thor of one OF the most popular seri.
ais In hundred years"
"Really?" said the visitor. why.
he doesn't look like literary man."
NO" said Tompy. "He isn't-he's
the inventor OF popped grits. the best
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
With the Lid or.

Mother" asked Bob, with a hope
ful eye on the peppermint.jar. have
been a good boy this afternoon"
"Mm.yes.". answered mother. dubi.
ously, recalling a certain little rift
within the lutte. The four-year-old dip.
lomat looked anxions.
Please" he begged. SAY wide.
open yes!"-Harper's Bazaar.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Babes Body in a Suitcase.

sedgwick, Kan.-The depot agent
for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
railroad here found the body of babe
in a suitcase. The suitcase had been
in the depot three weeks. officials
have begun an investigation. The suit.
case was shipped from Canton, Kan.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Same Purpose Accomplished.

"Oh. Georgie!" exclaimed fond
mother, when she saw her small boy
considerably battered up and dirty.
you have been fighting again! How
often have told you that you
shouldn't fight?"
"Well." said he, what are you 60
Ing to do when fellow hits your"
why. keep out Of his way" said
the mother.
81 bet" said the youngster. he'll
keep out OF mine after this"
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Her Special ADVANTAGES,

James Fullerton Muirhead in his
book, "The Land Of Contrasts" tells
Of an American girl who was patroniz-
ingly praised by an Englishman for
the purity of her English and who re-.
piled: We'll, | had special advan-
tages, inasmuch as an English mis-
sionary was stationed near our tribe"
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Killed Mother as She Slept.

Washington, y. C.-Mrs. Mary r.
Wehrkamp and her daughter, re-
lated to the Knabe family, piano man.
asphyxiation. The daughter turned
on the gas while her mother slept and
then lay down to die.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

Lake Charles, Louisiana -Four men
were killed and four wounded severely
In a fight between union and non-union
timber workers and guards employed
by lumber mill at Labow, La. a mill
town, SO miles from here. The sheriff
has been authorized to call out troops.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Stern Call Of Duty.

Reform Is not joyous. but griey'
self without stern suffering and stern
working how much less can nation
of men!-Carlyls.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Trolley Wreck Kills Three.

Marion, Indiana. persons
were killed and more than a dozen
severely injured In head-on collision
between two iDterurban cars on the
Marion. Blunton e. Eastern Traction
upe bore Tho Cause 10 Bpkp0wp,
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Put Il Up to the Cook Book.

my dear Dolly" said a young hus-
band, honestly I cannot congratulate
you on your success with this pudding.
II is simply rank"
Charley" exclaimed the little
wife, how absurd! 1t Is all imagina.
ton! The cook book aays 1t tastes
like ambrosia."
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Mine Explosion Kills Nine.

Reno, New, July S,-Nine men were
killed in the Nevada Consolidated
mine. One or two were injured. The
accident was caused by a premature
explosion.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
Well Defended,

He whose study is among the shad-
ows and lights of nature has an un.
suspected coat OF mail defending him
among all the turmoil.-Mrs. Oliphant.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

One always thinks there Is a lot OF
money to be made in any kind Of busi-
ness that he isn't In.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, nllays pain. cures wind collie, 2Sc a bottle.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

II some cooks land In heaven they
will be awfully annoyed to find that
they can't leave.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

Why he constlpated when you can get Gar.
field Tea at any drug storei IL will quickly re-
lieve and Its benefits Will be realized.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

And would ye partake of harvest's
Joys, the corn must be sown in spring.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

Some men find 1t cheaper to stay
married than to pay alimony.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

British South African Empire.
The South African possessions OF
England require 1O0.00O000 postage
stamps per annum,
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

selling cereal on the market. ."-Har
per's Weekly.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

A girl expects a man to think her
hair Is naturally curly even when she
knows that he knows It isn't.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11
lnportant TO Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that II
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

The most remarkable thing in con-
nection with the convention was the
fact that no one apparently tried to
counterfeit the admission tickets. The
Chicago convention visitors were be-
set with sharpers selling spurious
pasteboards and joke passes" But
the Democratic admission cards are
the most ornately engraved that have
yet been in use at a convention and
police have yet to find any limitations.
Perched in the gallery among thou
sands OF convention spectators was a
rooster. a real game cock. but despite
his undisputed pedigree he would not
crow. His guardian, who had antici.
pated some fun, grew melancholy as
the minutes slipped by and resorted
to every method OF solicitation but
all to no avail II sat with head down
and his ,ail drooped, but refused to
crow,
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

Your working power depends upon your
health, Garfield Tea helps toward keeping 1t.
Morgan County republican., 1912-07-11

After they reach the age of 40 woIn-
en- laugh only when they feel like II.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-07
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= ~
 Misses Lulu and Agnes oBrfen. who have been guests of friends here, have returned to Providence.
 c. Anson Clark of Westerly has sold a lot west of this village on the side of the pond to Mrs. John Perry. MT. Clark is building house on Lester street. Westerly.
 Sunday School Picnic.
 A picnic was held on the lawn in front of the First or Pendleton Hill Baptist church recently, the Sunday school superintendent, Malcolm E. Thompson, being ably assisted by Dr. c. Wesley Hale. At the noon hour prayer was offered at the table by Carey Main. the eldest present. Sand wiches, cake. lemonade, bananas, pea nuts and candy were enjoyed by all After lunch there were games and contests. Clifford Thompson was champion high jumper, Mary Bliven won the flag race, Mrs. Wealthea Maine carried off the prize hammer in the nail driving contest for ladies. In the afternoon H. c. Eocleston of Ash wiliet and Rev. c. W. Ray, D. D., of Philadelphia, his guest, were present Dr. Ray was one time pastor of this church. Dr. Ray was requested to en- ter the church and sing to his own &C., compartment on the organ and speak, which he did. to the delight of all As he has composed much sacred music 1t was a great pleasure to listen to his rendition of his favorite songs. In his address he spoke of those who have gone before. Mrs. John Lewis and Mrs. Green of Voluntown were visit ors in the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-07
LEFFINGWELL
Visitors Entertained Over the Week End and Holiday.


 Samuel Bercume of Moosup was the guests over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. c. Leland Palmer.
 DeLloyd Beebe of Hartford visited at the home of her parents. MT. and Mrs. Samuel c. Beebe over Labor day.
 MT. and Mrs. James Wills and chil- dren, James, Arthur and Raymond, and Miss Catherine Clemens and Raymond Bliven of Westerly were guests Sun- day and Labor day of Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Rathbun.
 Mrs. Robert Champlin, Misses Grace Champlin and Mary Higgins and Mrs. N. E. Whiting of Norwich and Mrs. F. E. Beard of this place were recent guests of Mrs. A. H. Beebe.
 Mail Carriers Alfred Leff1ngwell and Frank Rose are enjoying their annual vacation. Rev. F. H. Peabody and Harold Rose are taking their places.
 Harold L. Strickland of Middleheld, Conn, Mrs. William Ward and Miss Ethel Ward of New Haven were guests over Labor day of MT. and Mrs. Sam uel c. Beebe and family. Upon their return MT. Strickland will take up his studies at Monson Academy, Mass, and Miss Ward will return to the New Haven high school q
 William Gallup returned to the home of his daughter. Mrs. T. c. Leflngwell, Sunday, after spending few days in Groton.
 Children in this place who attend Norwich schools began their studies Wednesday.
 Miss Edith Lefdngwell left for North field Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-07
FTTCHvILLE
Field Day of Holy Name Society Cleared $57.as-WheeInan DisIccates Shoulder.

Misses Mary and Margaret McMan- us have returned, after spending the season at Block Island.
 Mrs. Anna Schmidt has returned tc New York, after several weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. Albert Harris
 John McManus and John Mccarthy were recent guests of MT. McManus father, Michael McAfanus of Arctic, R. l.
 Miss Mary Lyons and nephew, Mas ter Austin Sadler. of Providence, R. l., are visiting at the home Of her nieces, the Misses Fields.
 Mrs. M1ah Fitch and daughter, Elin- abeth, have returned to New Jersey, after spending few days with MT. and Mrs. John Fields.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Thompson and son, Herbert. of Willimantic, spent Sunday with MT. Thompson's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Thompson.
 Miss Ethel Hallom is spending her vacation with her mother in Lebanon.
 William Lynch of Bethel, R l., is spending a few days with his uncle William Lynch of this place.
 All Teachers ReappeiNted.
 School opens with the same teach CTS as last year, 1. c, Miss Mary B. Mo Carty senior room and Mrs. Napoleon Pastfand junior room.
 pislocated Shoulder.
 Joseph Nara while returning from Lake Monday afternoon lost ccntrol of his wheel, and was thrown to the ground, dislocat1ng his shoul- der He was taken to his home in a carriage and Dr. J. J. Donohue of Nor wich was called and reduced the frao- tuye
 The mill closed Monday Gabor day) and Wednesday for the fair.
 $57.3s from Field Day.
 The Holy Name society held it's reg ular monthly meeting Sunday, this being the first meeting since the field day recently held by the society. The chairman of the committee made his report of the events showing that the society cleared s57.3s. which goes to the treasury of the society.