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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24
THE BATTLE OF POINT PETER
SANGUINARY ENGAGEMENT AT |
HARRIS PLACE NEAR DAWSON. |
Four Men and Their Wives Routed
Band of Indians. A Bit of Early
History of This Section.


History of This Section.
The burning of Roanoke and the
battles of Shepard's plantation and
Echawaynochaway had been fought
and won by the whites, with COM
plete rout at the latter place, and the
Indians by a mere trail were going
across to Pine Island. They were
attacked at Point Peter by eight per-
sons, half of whom were gals. For
safety the families of Kenyon and
Charles Dale and John and Uncle
Ben Stegan had gone to the home of
Charles Dale, who then owned Point
Peter, now the property of Andrew
Hill. Charles and Kenyon Dale mar
ried sisters, the daughters of Uncle
Ben Stegall and sisters OF John Ste
gall. The eight persons-Uncle Ben
and wife, John and wife, Charles and
wife and Kenyon and wife-Were
armed and equipped for battle array.
Kenyon Dale, being sheriff of Lee
county and, as Charles Dale expressed
it, being uppity and bigity was
put in command by the combattants.
About $3.50 p. m. all were drawn up
in line, of battle, and Ken gave strict
orders not to fire until the command
was given. Charles was a great
mimic and made all laugh when he
related it: Fall into line, boys,
said Ken. Half of us were gals, but
we fell in just the same, Hold
your fire, boys, until l give the com
mand to fire. said he. But half OF
us were gals. The Indians in single
file came in sight and when within
gun shot John Stegall's wife took
aim and fired, and the first Indian
fell dead. The Indians then fired
volley, but no damage was done, and
Ken gave the command, Fire boys!
fire. Half of us were gals, but we
fired just the same, and seven lndl-
ans fell" John Stegall's wife re-
loaded her musket, and as the last
Indian passed fired and the ninth
red man lay dead upon the sanguin-
airy battlefield of Point Peter. AL
though this is unwritten history it
is as true as gospel. Uncle Ben Ste
gall was a Primitive Baptist, and
told me that with the exception OF
those monkey motions of Charles
Dale his narrative was literally true.
Charles Dale lived where the resi-
dence now stands, two lies from
the court house, ana his grocery
was about 60 or 70 yards due east
of the gate. 1 have heard that the
place derived it's name from a man
whose name was Peter and never
bought less than a pint of Wh1skey.
Whether or not it required pint to
give him single drink deponent
knoweth not.
At that time Point Pete" was the
only place between Cuthbert and Old
Starkville at which the traveller could
quench his thirst, and of course it
was a long time between drinks. Pc
ter got very 'dry," but l never
knew which one of the Peters it was
that gave the name to the place
T. A. WILLIAMS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24
Monster Egg Plant.

The finest egg plant that was per-
haps ever grown in this section was
presented to The News Monday al
ternoon by DR.. w. C. Kendrick. 1t
weighed four pounds and was mon
ster and perfectly formed vegetable
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24
|I1EWONAN WAS WHIPPED
|sIE CARTER SEVERELY PUN
,,urn SATURDAY NIGHT.
cation of Son of Prominent Git
|'on led to the Affair. w. ).
nozier Makes Statement.

.o+;on of Son of Prominent Git
'an led to the Affair. w. S.
Dozier Makes Statement.
r.,,o Carter, a white woman who
inst beyond the northern limits
ho citv was severely whipped on
.nrdav night, a number of we'll
,rn white men being in the party
inflicted the punishment.
\ .opms that for some time Voght
,;or son of Mr.. W. S. Dozler,
boan enamored of Essie Carter,
roman of notorious character. The
tber nsed every effort to persuade
son TO desist in his attentions to
Carter woman and failing in this
lIed on her a short time ago and
Eavaed upon her to leave Dawson
returned, however, a few days
She was again warned to leave
vson and on her failure to do so
Dozier on Saturday night, in
kmnanv with two of his sons, James
and CLYDE Dozier, his brother-ln-
NIL D. Geise, and Pope McClung,
\ nike Marshall and Irwin McRae,
owe to her home, where she was
astised with a buggy whip.
The punishment inflicted was evil
i ntly severe, as she lay on a stretch
when she was taken from Dawson
i Macon next day by a sister who
las here and another woman.
h The Macon Telegraph of Tuesday
oming said that it is possible legal
ktiOn will follow the whipping of
] e woman, who is now at house
that city. According to the Macon
bDer she has put the case before a
bacOn lawyer, who will determine
bon the sufficiency of her grounds
fr prosecution.
A Statement From Mr.. DOZier.
Mr. Dozier gave The News the
blowing statement for publication;
The daily press has recently pub
Shed a statement from one Essie
|arter, resident of the restricted
/ strict of the city of Dawson, in
shiCh l am charged with having Sc
frely whipped her on the night of
ply goth, 1912.
do not desire to take any issue
sith Essie Carter, or with any report
kming from her or from her friends,
n at the request of some Of my
ponds | herewith submit brief
Element for their consideration.
We have in our home a very way
laFd boy, who in spite of all that
H mother and |, my sons and our
EendS could do has proven incorri-
FOle to date. But he is ours, and we
|Ope yet to reclaim him. In our eff
prs to do so this woman, Essie Car
II crossed his pathway and appar-
Plly Infatuated him, with the result
Pat his conduct became disgraceful,
p'Olerable and criminal. 1t was very
ullllating to my family. The mu-
pqpal officers appealed to me, and
nile advising me that he and this
oman were guilty of various crimes
l'Oked my aid and promised their
operation in bringing their rela-
lol to an end.
llereupon l had a personal con-
SFehce with Essie Carter and stated
ner my position in the matter
~ requested her to leave the city
DAWSON. This she did. Immedi-
sely thereafter our boy returned to
u nome, and so far as we knew
az attempting to lead an upright
ISSle Carter was afterwards in
Dv'eu by the grand jury in her alb
saVe' and later, like all of her kind,
turned to the city of Dawson. She
~ promptly arrested and placed in
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24
Miss Edwards Domino-Bridge Party.

MISS EDWARDS DOInnO-brIUg0 EAFIys
A pretty social event of last week
was the domino-bridge party given
by Miss Marian Edwards Saturday
afternoon in honor of Misses Louise
McNulty, Essie Roberts, Daisy Wind
sor, Martha Gunnels, Mollie Ray,
Elizabeth Pryor and Martha Ellis.
The house was decorated with sun
flowers and brown-eyed susans, the
color scheme being yellow and white.
Assisting Miss Edwards in entertain
ing and serving were Misses Susie
May Dozer, Sarah McLain, Ruth
Cheatham and Annie Will Hamilton.
Miss Jessie Melton made the highest
score in "42" and was given box
of dominoes. Miss Sarah McLain
made the higest score at bridge and
was given deck of cards. The hon
or guests cut for the guests prize.
Miss Pryor was the successful one
and was given deck of cards.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24
EXCHANGE HOME AND FARM.

Real Estate Deal OF Interest beUWeen
Messrs. Glass and Adams.
Messrs. ]. w. Glass and c. M. Ad-
ans have made a real estate deal OF
interest, the former exchanging his
home on Stonewall street for the
Adams farm in the northern part OF
the county, the growing crops, stock,
feed and equipment of every kind be-
ing included in the transaction.
Mr.. Glass residence is one of the
newest and most desirable homes in
the. city. The farm embraces 3OO
acres.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24
Miss Milan Entertains.

Miss Annie Milan was hostess at
"42" party Saturday morning in
honor of her guest, Miss Helen Par
ker. Miss Ellagene Rainey made the
highest score, and was given a pair
of silver manicure scissors. After
the game a salad course and iced tea
and waters were served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24
New Merchant Coming.

Mr.. Silvers, of Thomaston, has
rented one of the Durham stores
and will engage in business in Daw-
son. He will carry a line OF dry
goods and shoes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24

LAND FOR SALE-Eighty acres of
good land near Sasser for sale. A
bargain. Apply to s. E. LENNARD,
Sasser, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24
THE SOCIAL REALM.
Some Delightful Affairs Have Been
Given the Past Week.

Miss Mamie Dean entertained in
formally at a bridge-domino party
Friday morning in honor of Miss
Louise McNulty's guests, Misses
Kendrick and Windsor. At the con-
clusion of the game a salad course
was served. Twelve guests were
invited.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24

'seIo4s IIB 4g oeS '9AIlexBI u1s
-pom 'sleInS9H s.uBo0 An sI9Aoq
eul 10 uonoB GsBs 'pIIm Io1
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24

A congenial party, chaperoned by
Mesdames John and VIM. Bartlett,
had d delightful picnic at the swim
ming pool Friday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24

BUY NOW-Stock up on hulls and
meal. T. o. WHITCHARD & co.
can supply you.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24

FOR SALE-My residence on Church
street, in Dawson. All modern
conveniences and convenient to
church and school. A bargain for
some one. E. E. WORSHAM, Fort
Gaines, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-24

FOR SALE-Four 16-inch A. G. os-
cillating fans. Can be bought
cheap. Practically new in perfect
condition. See CAMP at the opera
house.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26
CHECK ARTIST
VISITS PAYETTE
Unknown Man Passes Several WORTH
less Checks for Small Amounts
Thought TO be Same Man Who
Worked Ontario Friday.

Saturday during the rush OF hol-
lday trading several worthless checks
of small amounts we're passed at
some OF the stores in Psyet-e by
an unknown young man One was
passed at Strothers JeweIy store
another al Giesler Brothers grocery
and a third at the Golden Rule
store The checks were for s15
and were drawn By J. Stevens and
endorsed by Carl Stewart TIE
longer had ample opportunity to
get out OF town az in every in
stance the checks were not banked
until Monday morning The forger
is thought to be the same one who
operated in Ontario On Friday and
passed several worthless checks in
znat city one Of which is said to
nave been for ninety dollars.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26
Christmas at the Methodist Church

The large auditorium and lecture
roon Of the church was used 70 ae-
commodate the crowd present to en-
JOY the exercises OF the hour On
Christmas ere
The program contested of songs,
recitations and tzpleauI- The larger
part of the time given to the pro
gram was taken up by two tableaux
one of which told Of the Xmas story
10 the children and the other which
gave the ArentaI Christmas scenes
and these made very unique and
attractive program These exercises
we're given By the Sunday school
At the close of the program a
treat consisting of sack OF candy,
peanuts and oranges was given to
the member of 'he Sunday School
and all present
a short time was spent in greet
ings and all went home happy and
feeling wei repaid for being present
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26
At the Christian Sunday School.

The cl of the years work will
be mark BY a special program. mu-
sic and few short talks.
By request, Glenn Hutton viii re-
peat song he sang some weeks
ago. one OF the sweetest things in
Sunday School music.
Gladys Ainey will sing THE End
OF a, Perfect Day" with cello obliga-
10. L. P. Hiatt will give a three
= k4inute talk on THE Value of His
ESory,';. the next quarters lessons
are historical, this talk will suggest
the value of the lessons. The Sup
erintendent-elect viii speak of work
for the coming year. The retiring
superintendent win have word to
say about Sunday School work in
general.
II is earnestly hoped there may
be a large attendance. Let us all
get in line now and make the coming
year the best in the history OF the
school. The past year has been good
an average attendance of 168 for 81
weeks, the next year should. be bettsr
If we are to establish a new record.
we should commence early and
keep at it. Let every one bring
one" Corner 9Th st. and Second
Ave. N, 10 A. Nj. Scribe
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26
OBITUARY.

Mrs. H. =. Lewis died at her home
early on Christmas morning She
has fingered in serious Illness thru
several weeks gradually declining
until the end came peacefully just
about the hour when the world was
awaking to shout Merry Christ
mas Cornelia Jane Kelly is the
name her parents gave Der almost
sixty-three years ago. the time OF
her birth at Danville. Iowa she was
married TO Horsrio +. Lewis at the
same place and the body win be tax
en- there for burial, Mr.. Lewis leav-
ing with it on No 6. this THURSDAY
evening. FuEeral services wiz be
at the house conducted by Rers- Rees
and Van Engelen- The aged mother
Mrs. Kelly who has been with her
daughter the last year viii also re
turn to her home at this time
Only one child remains. Mrs. H.
C. Jensen. There was . son but
death claimed him some years ago
before the family moved to Idaho
in 1901. The sympathy Of many
friends go out to the relatives es-
pecially that their bereavement com
es in the time when happiness Is
the lox Of so many.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26
IMPORTANT MEETING
OF FRUIT GROWERS

Tuesday evening, December thirty
first there viii be an important NEST
ing held in the Commercial Cub
rooms of this city and IT IS hoped
q liberal attendance viii be secured
from the fruit growers of PSyette
and vicinity. Fruitlzzd. New Ply
mouth and Emmett Al this meet
ing W N YoSt. of Meridian. Idaho.
who is on his way TO North Yakr
ma TO attend meeting OF the rep
resentatives OF four fruit growing
states win be present The object
OF the meeting is TO discuss the
plans for the organization of tho
fruit buying and selling agency
which is being organized By the
northwest fruit growing states- Mr.
Tost will be in better position To
represent the growers OF Southern
Idaho by getting their ideas on the
subject A general invitation is ex-
tended to all fruit growers and bus
iness men. in fact anyone interested
in the successful marketing Of tie
fruit crop is urged to attend tbs
meeting.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26
WEATHER REPORT.

For week ending Dec "A. 5 p. m.
Highest temperature tS. dste Is
Lowest temperature 5, date 81.
Means 20.
Precipitation total IS.
Greatest precipitation in "A hrs. 2.
Clear days 3
Partly cloudy 0.
Cloudy days. 4.
Prevailing direction of winds n
E, F. ALLEN,
Observer
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26
Personal MENTION


Bogre Whalen came in Saturday
evening to spend the Christmas hoIi-
days with the home folks
4 Mr.. and Mrs Pete Johnson spent
Christmas at the home Of Mrz John
sons parents. Nr. and Mrs w A
Ayerz-
H c. Griswold Is making loans on
non-irigzted lands where the Land IS
in cultivation He Is also Leaning on
irrigated land
Mr. Benare Grant, who spe1t
Christmas with Mrs Grant at the
Reilly home. returned ID his home
in Salt Lake Thursday.
w. r. Breckon and Ed Claiborne,
Of Kimberly. Idaho. were in Pzyette.
from Saturday until Monday re1ew-
IEg old acquaintance.
h c. Grisvold left Saturday ef-
enins for Los Angeles 70 spend the
holidays with his family who are
spending the winter there
j. W. Morley vii Leave Saturday
evening for Aurora, Nebraska, to as
sumo his duties as secretary OF the
Y NJ C. a at that place
Mr.. and Mrs H z Dunn lett
Christmas night for Los Angeles
where they viii remain during the
remainder OF the holidays
T. H McComsey Lett Saturday eE-
ening on No. 5 for Gering. Nebraska.
10 join Mrs McConsey, Helen and
Shirley during the holidays
G. a Mann. of New plymouth.
was in Payette Saturday for q few
I ours being enroute for Les Angels
Snere he VIII visit for some time
Mrs Henry Miller IeZt Saturday ey-
ening On No. for WesterviIle, Ohio.
being called there by q telegram an
nouneving the death OF her notker-
Mr. and Mrs John Wild and da1gh-
ter, arrived in Payette last Friday
for a visit at the home OF Mrs WId's
parents. Mr. and Mrs T McAnRlu.
Mr.. and Mrs L C. Levers and son
eft Saturday evening on No. S Tor
Missouri where they VII visit duriEg
the holidays with friends and reIa-
ives
Dan Donovan and family let last
evening for Sat Lake
where they viii remain for a few
lays after which they go TO Los An
seles for the winter.
For Sale or Trade for Hay Good
TouRg team weight about 1.Oa0 each
4 Smith. Payette. Idaho, P o. box
,sz or phone 3S5 blk -
Mrs c. c. Dzgg returned last
Feek from Portland where she has
seeR for some months and har
rieRds VIII be glad TO learn that sae
$ much improved in health
Her many friends VIII be pleased
o learn that Mrs NJ E Wood. who
5 a. present at Hot Lake. Oregon
or Jae Dement, OF very SSFezeE at
sek OF rheumatism Is improving
iicely and soon expects to return
.aEe
2 5 Murphy secretary Of the Pay
.tte VALLEY Railroad, vas q Payette
-isitor for q few hours Saturday. Mr..
furphy was Just returning n0n
trip to Portland and report
d business conditions on the coast
s very good
Mrs Minnie Heameriine, who has
'eea visiting with her father, p
ireen viii leave the latter part o
he week for Loyeland. Colorado.
There she goes for the benefit Of
ler health Her sister Mary NJ
ireen viii accompany her.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Christmas Service-Prince and
SzViour

Saviour.
1. Song Christmas Bells'-Sehool
3 Prayer.
3. Song. The Shining Star =
Class Of Girls.
l. Solo-Holace Arme1t-
5. Responsive Reading
s. Duet The Christ Child --ESnz
Johnson and Lorene Fiji lips.
I. Recitation-Cantha Draper.
s. Song. Ring the Belis"-CiaSs
of boys.
9. Recitation-Orin Babb-
10. Song. with Joy We Sing
Primary Class.
IL. Recitation-Ralph Johnson
I2- Song, The King Is Bonn
School
Is. Offering.
II Song, what Does 1t Mean
Class Of Girls
Is. Duet-Mary and Marguerite
Christian
Is. Reeitation-Clare Pierce
II. ReciratioR-Dolita Parks
IS. Solo, Failing Snow Flakes
James Pierce
IS. Recitation-Hugh Mzhoney-
20. Song, Unite in Praise
School.
81. Song. Star Of Bethlehem
Young People
%. RecitatioE-Lorene Phillips
2S- Closing Hymn
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26

Butter wrappers printed at this Of
flee.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26
CLOSE CALL FOR
: BOLD BURGLARS
Caught in the Act Housebreaker Max
es Escape by Swift Runnins-Good
Clues as to Identity.

man whose identity is pretty
well known to the police of Payette
was caught in the act of entering
old Radio factory on Saturday even
ing about eleven O'Clock and only
escaped Marshal Skaggs and Night
Watchman Lauer after a prolonged
which Marshal Skaggs empt'ed his
six shooter at the offender In an
attempt to cripple him but failed to
score hit.
The two marshals had been called
to the southwest portion Of the city
on another errand and while in that
section noticed a man at window
of the Muzzy home. Calling to
him to halt they both rushed toward
him. He responded by lighting out
as fast as he could run The police
gave chase and calling on the man
TO halt or he would fire and not be-
ing obeyed Marshal Skaggs opened
fire with his six shooter holding
the gun low in the hopes of cripp-
ling the man but failing to score
a hit.
The man ran east along Third ay-
enue South to Pence's barn then
took north and cutting across the
Presbyterian parsonage lot took east
along Second Avenue South until
just west of viii Wells residence
where he cut across a vacant lot and
!, took to the alley as far as Twelfth
, Sere he turned north to First Aven- !
pe South and continued his flight
straight east toward the Lower
Payette ditch.
Both marshals stayed in the race /
until some distance beyond the |
Catholic church on First Avenue /
South when they began to realize
that the burglar had the best Of
them in the foot race and gave up 4
the chase During the race Night |
Marshal Lauer's gun refused to act
and there was no hopes of stopping
the man unless they could catch him
after Marshal Skaggs emptied his
gun at him as he had no extra cart
ridges with him.
At no time could the two policemen
get near enough to recognize the
culprit but his hat which came of
during the race gives them good
clue and while they have no positive
proof certain parties are under sur
veillance.
Returning to the Muzzy home after
the race evidence was secured that
the man had been trying to force
the window and gain admission. it
is believed by Mr. Skaggs that sew
eral small burglaries occurring late
ly can be eventually traced to tbs
party and he had best be wary or he
will be captured. Il failed to land
him this time" stated Mars@al
Skaggs," owing to the fact that it
was quite dark and l was unable to
hit him while running, but just SO
sure as these petty burglaries con-
tinue, just so sure will / land the
man and leave my mark On him. as
the next time l get a chance am
going to shoot to nit him and exer-
else more care"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26
Farewell o'd Y.ar.

An Appropriate and impressive fare
well message to the Old Year viii be
delivered at the Baptist church next
Sunday morning at IL A NJ, the
pastor taking for his subject, Busy.
Here and There" In the evening
the church joins in the Bays Con-
ference service at the Emma.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26

The regular meeting of the Stock
holders of the Idaho Canning Co.,
Limited viii be held at the office Of
the Company in Payette on Monday.
January 18th at 10 O'Clock A NJ.
L. V. Patch, Secy.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26

Strayed-About Dec. 1st. a Po'and
China Boar weighing about ITS lbs
Strayed from my ranch A liberal re
ward awaits the finder.-C- A. Berd-
ing ~
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. r C. Davis OF Poise
came to spend Christmas holidays at
the Compton home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-20
A MEMORIAL FOR THE CANTEEN

A memorial has been addressed to Congress, over the signatures of some 2,0OO women of the army, asking that the sale of intoxicating liquors be per lnitted at army posts The petition is accompanied by a large amount of evidence tending to show that the abolition of the canteen has been ac- companied by Serious evils, the most important of which is the presence of diseases of a kind which usually fol- low offenses against morality.
 : Tn the American army maladies of this type afflict almost one soldier in five. In the French Army the mum Der of sufferers is 3.5 and in the Prus- sian Army but 1.9. Every Euro pean army presents a much smaller number of sufferers than our own. The friends of the canteen assert that the unfavorable showing among Am erican soldiers is because, denied grat- if1cation of alcoholic drinks within the army posts, they seek resorts of the lowest type that exist just beyond the posts. and there, being freed from the restraints of supervision and pub