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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-10-23

(By j. Fl. WORST, Dean of North Da-
kota Agricultural College,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
WILL BUILD A CHURCH.
Primitive Baptists Will Erect an Edi-
fee Near Dawson.

Primitive Baptists Will Erect an Edi-
flee Near Dawson.
Members of the Primitive Baptist
church of which Elder w. T. Ever
EFT is the pastor are preparing to
erect a church near the home of Mr..
John Ed Thomas, about milo north
of Dawson.
A building committee consisting Of
Messrs. j. P. Culpepper, J. R. Strick
land, G. S. Commander, Frank Ever
EFT and J. A. Seville has been appoint
ed, and arrangements are being made
to begin the erection of the structure
at an early date.
The building will cost about
81, 900, and the committee will glad
ly receive contributions from any
friends who desire to aid the cause,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
CAUGHT ON THE CURB.

The Dawson merchants who
went to the eastern markets are re-
turning home. They have all bought
large and we'll selected stocks, and
close competition and a great variety
of goods will bring people to Dawson
from this and adjoining counties to
do their trading.
Their statements published in
Fridays issue of The News show that
the two national banks of Dawson
have deposits amounting to a quar-
ter of a million dollars. A pretty
good showing for the dull season.
Mr.. John B. Vanover is working
up good trade for his cigar factory,
and is receiving many orders from
other towns. He makes cigars of
merit, and his is a home enterprise
that should be encouraged.
Mr.. ]. D. Weaver has several
acres of cotton that laps in seven
foot rows, and predictions of the
yield by those who have seen it run
from one to four bales an acre.
Hon. M. j. Yeomans is at Clay
ton attending the annual convention
of the Georgia Horticultural Society.
He is on the programme for a paper
on apples.
In little less than two weeks va
cation will be over, and the Dawson
public schools will open for the fall
term. The book fee will be $500,
as usual.
Rev. w. c. Hubbard of Dade-
vile, Ala, filed the Baptist pulpit
Sunday. Presiding Elder Jackson
preached at the Methodist church.
1t is said that another effort will
be made to secure a pardon for Ho
mer Hodge. His sentence of four
years will expire next February.
Mr.. H. A. Petty, who was sick
with fever at Indian Springs for a
week, was sufficiently recovered to
return home yesterday.
Mr.. c. NJ. Gormley has a letter
from his son in Oklahoma stating
that the cotton crop out there is lit
orally burned up.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Perry and
family and Mrs Winchester are plan
ming a motor trip to Geneva in the
near future.
Judge Cheatham is complaining
of Cupid's laziness. The demand for
marriage licenses is unusually small.
Mr.. J. L. Edwards has contract
ed to have an auction sale of some
of his Atlanta real estate next month.
Duke Marshall was able to be
out Saturday, the first time after
an illness of nearly two months.
John Wesley Perry will make
an automobile trip to Thomson, Au-
gusta, Wadley and Savannah
Mrs. ]. E. Wilkes chaperoned
merry party to Quitman this week,
making the "trip by motor.
See Davis-Davidson Cos. win
dows for first fall showing of ladies'
and misses suits.
Cotton seed are selling at 500
a ton. There are several buyers in
the local market.
The Prisoner of Zenda at the
Palace theatre Wednesday, August
9th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19

The many friends of Miss Mary
Johnston, who went from Dawson to
Korea as a missionary five years ago,
will be interested to know that she
reached Boston Saturday en- route
home on a visit. Miss Johnston will
go to Thomasville to visit her pa
rents, Rev. and Mrs. ]. B. Johnston,
and will later come to Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
Deafness Cannon BE Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion # the ear. There is on.y one
way to cure deafness. and that is by consJit1-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused By inham-
ed condition Of the mucous lining OF the Eusta-
chan tube When this tube is inlamed you
have 8 rumblng sound OF imperfect hearing
and when it is entirely closed deafness is the
result and unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored TO its normal condi-
tion hearing viii be destroyed forever: nine
cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh, which is
surfaces. We will give one hundred dollars f.
any case Of deafness Caused by eatarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Cstarrh Cure. Send
for circulars. free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo o
Sold by druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for conetiPa tior
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
Suffered Eczema Fifty Years-Now
Well.

Seems along time to endure the
awful burning, itching, smarting,
skin disease known as "tetter''-an-
other name eczema. Seems good to
realize also that DIR. HObsOn's Eczema
Ointment has proven a perfect cure.
Mrs. D. L. Denney writes: I cannot
sufficiently express my thanks to you
for your Dr. Hobson's Eczema Oint-
ment 1t has cured my letter, which
has troubled me for over nifty years"
All druggists, or by mail, so cents.
other name for eczema. Seems good to
Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
PUT PISTOL BALL IN HEAD
p. c. COLLEY FOUND IN BED in
LAST THROES OF DEATH.
Pistol Was Tightly Clutched in His
Hand and Wound in the Gen.
ter of His Forehead.

dAnu anu wound IN the CeH-
! ter of His Forehead.
Mr.. P. c. Colley, one of the best
! known citizens of Terrell county,
committed suicide at his country
home, about four miles from Daw-
son on the Chickasawhatchee road,
Friday night.
Mr.. Colley went up stairs about s
o'clock and retired for the night, and
two hours later Mrs. Colley, who was
down stairs, was startled by the re-
port of pistol. She ran to Mr.. Col
ley's room and called him, but re-
ceiving no answer hurriedly sum-
moned neighbors over the telephone
When they arrived about half an
hour later Mr.. Colley was found ~
ing in bed with a pistol tightly
clutched in his hand and a bullet
hole in the center of his forehead.
He was still alive, but died few
minutes later without speaking.
Saturday morning Coroner NJ. H.
Marshall held an inquest over the re-
mains, and the jury returned ver-
dict to the effect that he died by his
own hand
No cause is known for Mr.. Colley's
rash act, as he left no note and did
not speak after shooting himself. He
was naturally of a respondent dispo-
sition, but Saturday seemed in better
spirits than usual.
The deceased was 81 years of age,
and is survived by his wife and two
sons and two daughters-JeffC olley,
who is in the United States navy on
the battleship Rhode Island, and
William, Mary and Ella Beck Colley.
Mr.. George Colley, prominent citi-
zen of Calhoun county was his broth
err, and Mrs. J. E. Mercer of Atlanta
his sister.
The interment occurred in Cedar
Hill cemetery Saturday afternoon,
DR.. J. A Ivey officiating at the last
rites
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
A Marriage at Bronwood.

At the home of the brides mother
in Bronwood Mr.. F. E. Barnes and
Miss Edna Belle Petty were united
in marriage Sunday, Rev J. N. Hud-
son officiating. The bride is daugh-
ter of Mrs. ]. F. Petty and the groom
is a young railroad man Many
friends extend congratulations and
best wishes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
sQUEALED ON THE TIGER.
Negro Arrested for Making Delivery
of Booze Tells Where He Got 1t.

Negro Arrested for Making Delivery
of Booze Tells Where He Got 1t.
Saturday the police detected Hill
lard Anderson, the negro porter for
the Clifton Hardware Co., delivering
a bottle of whiskey to thirsty citi-
zen and put him under arrest.
Anderson stated that his connec-
ton with the transaction was merely
that of errand boy for the citizen,
and said that the whiskey was bought
of George Tillman, a we'll known
negro resident of the city.
Tillman was later arrested by
Sheriff Hill and Chief of Police
Brown. He gave bond for his ap-
pearance at justice court next Fri
day, when he will be given a COM
initial trial before Justice j. w.
Peddy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
EnisconaI Services

Holy communion was celebrated
this morning at II o'clock by the
Rev Jas. B. Lawrence of Americas
Evening prayer will be said this even
ing (Tuesday) at s o'clock in the
Presbyterian church. The sermon
will be preached by Mr.. Lawrence.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19

The resolution of Representative
Pickett to reimburse the near beer
dealers of Dawson, whose places were
closed, a part of their state tax pass
ed both houses of the legislature and
has been signed by the governor. The
benef1ciaries of the resolution are
Ward & Johnson, J. H. Oxford, ]. NJ.
Crouch AMI Cawood Lawhon, and
they will receive 500 each.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
Minister Praises This Laxatire.

Rev. H. Stubenyoll, of Allison, Ia,
in praising DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
for constipation, writes: ''Dr. Kings
New Life Pills are sucn perfect pills
no home should be without them. -
No better regulator for the liver and
bowels. Every pill guaranteed. Try
them. Price 25c at Dawson Drug Cos.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
Fresh lot of turnip and rutabaga
seed at Tanner Drug Co.'S.
SECOND DISTRICT SCHOOL.
Prospects for Fall Session of Popular
Institution Are F7attering.

Institution Are F1attering.
Attention is directed to the adver-
tisement in this issue of the Second
District Agricultural and Mechanical
School, the fail term of which will
open on Monday, September Sth.
This school, of which Hon. j. R.
Mercer is the Terrell county trustee,
has attained great success under the
present principal, j. F. Hart, Jr., and
the scholastic year now about to be-
gin promises to be the best in it's
history.
Those who have boys and girls to
educate should not overlook the mer-
its of this school, whose aim is to fit
them for the best citizenship at the
least possible cost
Read the advertisement and send
to Prof Hart for a catalogue.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
fees OF COUNTY OFFICERS
WHAT THE REPORTS FILED |
WITH COMPTROLLER SHOW.
Receipts and Expenses of Several
County Officials For Six Months,
Ending July 31st.

! County Of1ClalS FOr SIN months,
Ending July 31st.
The quarterly reports of the vari-
Gus officials of Terrell county who
receive fees as compensation for
their work, as filed in the Office of the
controller general in Atlanta, show
that they have received revenue for
the first six months of this year as
follows
The Ordinary received for the sec
ond quarter fees amounting to
$332.15, with $3.50 unsolicited and
office expenses of $3.50. For the
six months he received $S99.65 with
an expense of s65.45.
The clerk of the superior court
received for the second quarter ST.
1876, being s543.7O from criminal
cases, $1S1.55 from civil cases,
$315.90 recording feess and $118.45
court work He had an office ex-
pense of $4,000. For the first half
of the year his fees have amounted
to $1,9276O, with office expenses of
$27S.75.
The sheriff's fees for the second
quarter were $1,265.74, with office
expenses of $41005 His fees for the
six months total $2,125.79, with an
expense of $72769.
The tax collector has received in
fees this year $50, his collections
amounting to $500. None of the 9th
er county officers have filed reports.
The solicitor general of the supe-
rior court received in fees the first
quarter $554.20, and the second
quarter $1,92S.44, making a total of
50, 4S2.64,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
MOVING PICTURES.

MIS-. d. II. DSdNCIS ANAS 1Sl AASA
home in Nolin, KY, Saturday after
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
NJ. Roberts. She was accompanied
by her cousin, Mrs. j. NJ Cobb.
Miss Myrtle Louise thompson OF
near Quicker Station returned from
Montgomery Monday, and was met
here by her mother, Mrs. V. t.
Thompson.
Miss Marian Edwards visited Miss
Duncan Davis in Albany last week,
and is now the house guest of Miss
Mary Davenport in Cuthbert.
Mrs. C. c. Martin and son, j. L.,
have returned to Clayton, Ala, after
pleasant visit to relatives and
friends in Dawson.
Mrs. J. H. Story of Buena Vista
and Miss Ada Belle Melton of Amer
icus were guests of Mrs. George Hill,
Jr., Sunday.
Mrs. H. T. Derrick has returned
to her home in Oglethorpe after Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Jennings.
Mrs. j. E. Wilkes and daughters,
Misses Florella Crouch and Emily
Wilkes, have returned from Indian
Springs.
Mr.. w. L. Battle has returned
home from a trip to Atlanta. Mrs.
Battle will remain there for awhile
longer.
Mr.. w. A. McLain and daughter,
Miss Sarah, reached home Saturday
from a trip to Washington and New
York.
Jim, Egbert, Mary and Lucius Hill
of Eufaula are spending the week
with their aunt, Miss Minnie Bridges.
Miss Claire and Master Reed Buch-
anan have returned from a visit to
their grandmother at Springvale.
Mrs. ]. H. Pierce has returned
home after spending several weeks in
Savannah and Valdosta.
DR.. J. H. Lewis and family and
Mrs. c. T. Buchanan are at home
from Indian Springs.
Miss Ruth Finn will return this
week from a visit in Savannah, Ma
con and Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Wallace are at
home after spending the summer in
Gainesville.
Mr.. James Grier of Cuthbert has
mingled with his Dawson friends
day or two.
Mr.. George R. Cannon has return
ed home after spending two weeks in
Atlanta
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ Rauch are at
home after spending two weeks in
Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Scott and Miss
Emma Scott left Saturday for Indian
Springs.
Mr.. B. NJ. Davidson reached home
Monday from the eastern markets.
Messrs. D. H. Ozier and Drane
Lawhon are back from New York.
Mr.. L. c. Durham has been down
from Atlanta spending few days.
Mrs. J. T. McGilI and son, Ed, re-
turned Saturday from McDonough.
Carlton Bean of Columbia is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. J. G. Hinsey.
Miss Grace Oxford of Oglethorpe
is visiting relatives in Dawson.
Mrs ". L. Hill went . Cuthbert
Saturday to visit relatives.
Mr.. Leon A. Lowrey is here from
Chicago visiting relatives.
Mr. I. J. Policy went to Atlanta and
Cornelia Friday night.
Mr.. E. E. Worsham was here from
Fort Gaines Sunday.
Mr.. J. A. Shields returned from
Gainesville Saturday.
Mr.. E. c. Paschal, Jr., has returned
from New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Geise are on a
trip to Atlanta.
Mr.. D. NJ. Dismuke has been here
from Atlanta.
Miss Bessie Turner is visiting in
Cottondale.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
AN EXPERT PIANO TUNER

Mr.. A. j. Hammond of F. A. Gutten-
berger Co. Is in the City.
Mr.. A. ]. Hammond of Macon, an
expert piano tuner, is in the city,
and solicits the patronage of all who
may need his services.
Mr.. Hammond thoroughly under
stands his business, having had four
teen years experience, and six years
of the time he has been with the
Guttenberger Co., which is one of the
oldest and best known music houses
of the South. He guarantees his
work, and will give satisfaction or
accept no pay.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
The Best Pain Killer.

Bucklens Arnica Salve when ap-
piled to a cut, bruise, sprain, burn or
scald or other injury of the skin will
Immediately remove all pain. E. e.
Chamberlain of Clinton. Me-, says
ut robs cuts and other injuries of
their terrors. AS a healing remedy
it's equal don't exist" VIII do good
for you. Only % cents at Dawson
Drug Cos.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
Mayors Monday Matinee.

The mayors court Monday morn.
ing was short and uninteresting.
Only three cases were tried, a young
white man being fined $11 for dis
orderly conduct, and a negro man
and woman paid $3.50 each for the
same offense.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
DAWSON HAS OVER 200 BALES
New Cotton Will Now Come in Rap
idly. Receipts of the Other
Terrell Towns.

At II o'clock this morning the
warehouses of Dawson had received
by wagon 223 bales of new cotton.
Wagons loaded with the staple are
coming to the gins from every road,
and the receipts will be considerably
increased by night.
Good middling was quoted at 10 q
cents, and buying was Indifferent.
Telephone messages to The News
stated that Parrot had received IS
bales and Bronwood 81.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
Thank Dawson News.

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union in recent session adopted
a resolution expressing appreciation
of the local paper and rendering
thanks to Editor Rainey for his
courtesy in giving space for temper
ance items.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
MISS MONROE HAS RESIGNED.

Miss Glasgow of NOrcross Is Elected
to Teach i'll Dawson Schools.
Miss Ollie Mcnrce, who taught the
fifth grade il the Dawson public
schools the past year and was re-
elected for the ensuing year, tender
ed her resignation few days ago OH
account of i'll health.
The board of education met yes
terday and filled the vacancy by the
election of Miss Bessie Glasgow of
Norcross. Miss Glasgow taught at
Granville the past year
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19

Dysentery is always serious and Of
ten a dangerous disease, but it can
be cured. Chamberlain Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy has cured
it even when malignant and epidem-
c. For sale by Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
ADVANCED $50 A BALE.
Mr.. Charles j. Greene Sells Part of
His 1911 Cotton.

Mr.. c. J. Greene, a prominent cit
izen of Shellman, was in Dawson
Monday.
Mr.. Greene sold one day last week
So bales of cotton that he had been
holding, the price he received being
II cents pound for the entire lot
Thirty-four bales of the cotton was
a part of his 1911 crop, and the adj
vance in price brought him about $40
a bale.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
Notice From DIR. w. H. HoyI.


l have opened temporary office
on the same floor as my old office.
am taking in no new work, and wish
to complete work outstanding this
week, if possible. Please call and
arrange your account Respectful
ly, w. H. HOYL, D. D. S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
Was Awarded Prize.

The splendid essay by Homer Pat
terson published in last weeks News
was awarded one of the prizes offer
ed by the w. c. T. u, and for which
there were a large number Of con-
testants.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
GIVING THEIR ANNUAL CUE.
LOwrey Bros. Are Entertaining at
Their Lee County Farm Today.

Messrs. Lowrey Bros. are giving
their annual barbecue at their Hollis
place in Lee county today, ana d
large number of friends have assem-
bled there to enjoy the hospitality of
these popular gentlemen.
No more delightful events of the
kind are ever given than these bar
becues.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
MISS PARRISH WILL COME.
Lady School Supervisor to Conduct
Terrell County Institute.

Ierfell county institute.
County School Commissioner j. w.
F. Lowrey received notice on Mon
day that Miss c. B. Parrish will con-
duct the institute to be held in DAw-
son the week beginning September
1st for the teachers of Terrell county.
Miss Parrish is one of the state
school supervisors, and is said to be
a brilliant woman. She has had
many years experience in the educa
tional work of the state.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19

See Davis-Davidson Co.'S. windows
for first fall showing of ladies' and
and misses suits.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
Jelly Making Time.

This is jelly-making time and ].
NJ. Ranch is selling Jelly apples at 35
cents a peck.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19
For Weakness and Loss Of Appetite

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives or
Malaria and builds up the system a true toric
and sure Appetizer. For adults ScG children. oGc-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-19

The Prisoner of Zenda at the
Palace theatre Wednesday, August
9th.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-03-11
State Government.

With disgust the of Indiana read today the disgrace
ending and reactonay legislature
held the state of yet they find humor
their attitude forgetting in their wrath
tactics number of their lawmakers that they alone
for the of such in the legislature
There number of competent and reliable
the legislature which closed its sessions with display
night this list included Senator Com
udkns and Crawford but unfortunate
y the majority of legislators absolutely ncompe
with making of laws for this
monweah this highly undesirable condition of affairs will
continue exist long the cumbersome machinery
of government is retained.
the theory of the who drafted the constitution of
the United States that could not be
obtained unless large bodies of employed to egate
nation thinking today have
awake to the fact that this system reality conducive
msgovenment because of it's wiedness number of Amer
municipalities have been experimenting with
system of ntrung their to the hands few
In the proved
great has proved than the old form
city government, such have in Richmond
reasonable expect that
monweath will begin experiment with simplifying
state that fewer will be required
ter the public affairs thereby making possible to call the
cas Offices especially the legislative branch would
made attractive the higher honor attached to the
and the increase compensation which could be possible
of by the legislature provides
constitutional convention in This should
earlier the people satisfied that they
to be the opportunity undermining the
state three hence for at first appeared though
the assembly would refuse sanction such
Until 1916 the of Indiana will plenty
continue their reflections the faults of
and to plan such remedies which will
representative that depended
comply with the will of the people
in opposition to it, which, unfortunately generally the attitude
of all state legislatures and the national congress.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-03-11

1t is not going to be many weeks un-
til we earn go to the park and enjoy
the natural scenery and quiet Poor old
Bos"o! He will not be there. When
we wanted to have a pleasant day in
the park we always avoided the bear
den. We do sometimes put animals in
solitary confinement but it is not nat
ural and therefore not right to treat
dumb animals so. If people would on
ly stop to think where and how these
animals originally lived and compare
that with the life they have to live in
Glen Miller park, the admiration the
poor things ought to get would be lost
for the pity we would have to feel for
them.
When l read in the Palladium there
were to be two bears instead of one l
was pleased.
The other animals ought to be mov-
ed to another part of the park and
kept somewhere near their natural
state. Then we could all go and enjoy
seeing them.
think all intelligent thinking peo-
pie of Richmond feel this way about it
i hope they do.
This is written entirely for the poor
animals sake.
A Citizen.