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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
BIG GROWTH IN LIVING COST
Higher in Last Part of 1912 Than
at Amy Other Time in the Past
Twenty-Five Years.

Washington press advices of April
30th say that during the latter part
of 1912 the cost of living in the
United States was higher than at any
other time in the last twenty-five
years.
The bureau of labor statistics has
just issued report on retail prices
from 1890 to 1918. The lowest cost
was reached in each of the geograph-
zeal divisions and in the United States
as whole in 1896.
The approximate cost of years
food supply for an average working
mans family, at the average prices
Of each year, by geographical divis-
ions for 1890, 1896 Cthe low year, -,
and 1912 and the increase of 1912
over 1906 were as follows:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
EGGS OF THE GREAT AUX.

The price of the eggs of the great
aux, despite their carcity-there
are but 70 in existence, and the great
aux is extinct-is going down. Two
great aux eggs were recently sold in
London. One went for $500 and the
other for ten guineas less. The first
one was sold in 1894 for considerably
over $500.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
HAS NO FOREIGN DEBTS.
The Little Republic of Panama Has
the Worlds Record.

Panama, which claims the distinc-
ton of being the only country in the
world without foreign debt of any
kind, will have a balance in it's treas.
ury of about $780, 900 as soon as the
first annual installment of $780, OO
just paid by the United States for the
use of the canal zone has been depos-
tied.
Effective control over its revenues
and a strict economy in expenditures
have given the little republic a bal
ance amounting to $3,S41,214 annu-
ally. It's total invested capital is ST.
0S5, 600.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
EARNINGS OF THE STATE ROAD.

The earnings of the state road very
largely exceed those of any other
road operated in the state The At
lanta and West Point and Georgia
railroads come next.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
GUN ExPLODEs. KILLS WOMAN.

Mrs. Mary Lantz, wife OF Charles
Lantz, a wealthy farmer OF Waynes-
burg, Pa, was instantly killed and
her husbands right hand blown off
by the bursting OF shotgun with
which she was shooting rats on their
farm.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
FOR LUMPKIN POSTMASTER.
Lively Fight for Office Is Started by
Two Well Known Citizens.

Two Well Known Citizens.
Much interest IS being manifested
in Lumpkin in a 9ght that is brewing
over the astership.
Two aspirants for the office. ]. G.
Pinkston and Isham Sherling, have
lately been distributing petitions over
the town. Miss Annie Aid is now
postmistress, and has been for the
past twenty years, since she was ap-
pointed during the Cleveland admin
istration. She has made an efficient
official.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-08-05
INCREASE IN RANDOLPH.
Tax Returns $4,000 More Than
They Were Last Year.


Mr.. H. H. Knighton, Randolph
county's faithful tax receiver, has fin
ished his work of receiving tax re-
turns for 1918, and will today for
ward his books to the comptroller
general for inspection.
According to his books the county
has gained in property valuation dur
ing the past fiscal year s27,145.
While this is not a large increase,
still, taking into consideration the
hard times and scarcity of money, the
county makes a good showing, and
Tax Receiver Knighton merits credit
for his faithful work.
There is also an increase of polls
over last year of 21.-Cuthbert Lib
eral-Enterprise.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07
HOLD RECORD FOR FASTING
Two Eccentric Enelishmen Who Prac-
ticed SeIf-Denial Through Many
Years Of Their Lives.

The most persistent faster OF all
time was probably Roger Crabb. who
lived in the time of the common
wealth.
In order to carry out his ideas most
effectually he sold off his stock In
trade, distributed the proceeds among
the poor and took up his residence In
a hut near Ickenham, where he lived
On three farthings week.
Instead of strong drinks and
vines" says the eccentric Roger, Il
give tho old man a cup OF water and
instead OF roast mutton and rabbit |
give him broth thickened with bran
and pudding made with bran and
turnip leaves chopped together"
Vigorous health was the result. says
the London Chronicle. but his Austen
ton from food was regarded with
such suspicion that on one occasion
ne narrowly escaped being burned
alive as a wizard.
Another famous hermit who man.
aged to reduce diet TO very simple
proportions was James Lucas, With
whom many of US a,s doubtless
familiar as Mr.. Mopes IN Charles
Dickens tom Tiddler's Ground"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07

approval, then gave him little sting
to bring him to life. you are pretty
old. not to be married." she remarked
IL hope you won't find some woman to
put an end to your high intentions,
but men generally do. Men fall In
love, and when they finally pull them
selves out, they've lost sight of the
shore they were headed for"
A slight color stole to Abbott's face
In fact, he was rather hard hit This
wandering child was no doubt witch
He looked in the direction of the tent.
as If to escape the weaving Of her
magic. But he only said, THAT sounds
-er-practical."
"Yes," said Fran, wondering who
'the woman" was, "if you can't be
practical. there's no use to be. Well.
can see. you now, at the head of
some university-youl make it, be-
cause you're so much like me. Why,
when they first began teaching me to
feed Good gracious! What am
talking about?" She hurried on, as
IL to cover her confusion. "But I
have, so I'm not religious"
Books aren't religion" he remon.
strated. then added with unnecessary
gentleness. Little Nonpareil What
an ideal"
Eyes, books are" retorted Fran,
shaking back her hair, swinging her
foot, and twisting her body impatient
sfgrt. al lvtn
know anything about-just books.
just doctrines; what you ought to be-
lieve and how you ought to aot-all
nicely printed and bound between COW
ers. Did you ever meet any religion
outside of a book, moving up and
down, going about in the open?"
He answered in perfect confidence,
"Mr. Gregory lives his religion daily
the kind that helps people. that makes
the unfortunate happy"
Fran was not hopeful. well, I've
come all the way from New York to
see him. | hope he can make me
happy. I'm certainly unfortunate
enough. I've got all the elements he
needs to work on"
frOm New 1OTh! ne Cohsluoio"
the delicate form, the youthful face,
and whistled. will you please tell
me where your home is, Nonpareil?'
She waved her arm inclusively.
America. wish 1t were concentrat-
ed in some spot, but it's just spread
out thin under the Stars and Stripes.
My country's about all have" She
broke off with catch in her voice
she tried to laugh, but II was no use.
Suddenly IL came to Abbott Ashton
that he understood the language OF
moon, watching woods. meadow-lands.
even the gathering rain-clouds; all
spoke OF the universal brotherhood OF
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07

"If you're in trouble" he exclaimed,
you've sought the right helper in Mr..
Gregory. He's the richest man in the
county. yet lives so simply, so fru-
gally-they keep few servants-and
all because he wants to do good with
his money. think Mr.. Gregory is one
OF the best men that ever lived"
Fran asked with simplicity. Great
church worker?"
Hes as good as he is rich. He
never misses a service. l can't give
the time to it that he does-to the
church, mean; have the ambition
to hold, one day, chair at Yale or
Harvard-that means to teach in a
university" he broke off, in eXplana-
ton.
You see,", with a deprecatory
smile, 81 want to make myself felt in
the world"
Fran's eyes shone with an unspoken
"Hurrak!" and as he met her gaze. he
felt thrill of pleasure from the i'm
preston that he was what she want
ed him to be.
Fran allowed his soul to battle a
while in divine eyebeams of flattering
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07
CHAPTER W.
The Woman Who Was Not Mrs. Greg.

The Woman Who Was Not Mrs. Greg
DRY.
Hardly had Abbott Ashton disap-
peared down the village vista of moon
light and shadow-patches, before
Fran's mood changed. Instead of
seeking TO carry out her threat of
boarding the lion in the den, she sank
down on the porch-steps, gathered her
knees in her arms. and stareG straight
before her.
Though of skillful resources, OF i'm
pregnable resolution. Fran could be
respondent to the bluest degree; and
though competent at the clash, she
often found herself purpling on the
eve of the crisis. The moment had
come to test her lighting qualities. yet
she dropped despondently.
Hamilton Gregory was coming
through the gate. AS he halted in sur.
prise, black shadow rose slowly,
YEARLY. He, little dreaming That he
was confronted by shadow from the
past, saw in her only the girl who
had been publicly expelled from the
tent.
The choir-leader had expected his
homecoming to be crowned by
vision very different. He came up
the walk slowly, not knowing what to
say. She waited, outwardly calm, in.
wardly gathering power White-hot
action from Fran, when the iron was
to be welded. Out of the deepening
shadows her will leaped keen az a
blade
She addressed him. Good evening.
Mr.. Gregory
He halted When he spoke, his tone
expressed not only a general disap-
prevail of all girls who wander away
from their homes in the night, but AN
especial repugnance TO one who could
laugh during religious services. do
you want to speak to me. child?"
Eyes" The word was almost a
whisper. The sound of his voice had
weakened her.
What do you want?" He stepped
up on the porch. The moon had van
ished behind the rising masses Of
storm clouds, not to appear again, but
the light through the glass door re-
vealed his poetic features. Flashes Of
lightning as yet faint but rapid in re-
currence, showed his beauty as that
of a young man. Fran remained ST.
lent, moved more than she could have
thought possible. He stared intently.
but under that preposterous hat she
was practically invisible, save as a
black shadow. He added again, with
growing impotence. What do you
want?"
His unfriendliness gave her the spur
she needed. II want home" she
said decidedly.
Hamilton Gregory was seriously dis
turbed. However evil-disposed, the
waif should not be left to wander aim
lessly about the streets. OF the three
hotels in ittleburg. the cheapest was
not overly particular. He would take
her there. do you mean to tell me-"
he temporized, that you are abso-
lutely-alone?"
Fran's tone was a little hard, not
because she felt bitter, but lest she
betray too great feeling, Absolutely
alone in the world"
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07

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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07
CLEARED AWAY
Proper Food Put the Troubles Away.

Our own troubles always seem more
severe than any others. But when a
man is unable TO eat even a light
breakfast, for years, without severe
distress, he has trouble enough.
1t is small wonder he likes to tell OF
food which cleared away the troubles.
Il am glad OF the opportunity TO
tell of the good Grape-Nuts has done
for me-" writes a n. II. man. For
many years / was unable to eat even
a light breakfast without great suffer
ing.
After eating I would suddenly be
seized with an attack of collie and
vomiting This would be followed by
headache and misery that would some
times last a week or more, leaving me
so weak / could hardly sit up or walk
"Since / began to eat Grape-Nuts l
have been free from the old troubles.
| usually eat Grape-Nuts one or more
times day, taking it at the beginning
of the meal. Now / can eat almost
anything | want without trouble.
when I began to use Grape-Nuts 7
was way under my usual weight, now I
weigh 30 pounds more than I ever
weighed in my life, and | am glad to
speak of the food that has worked the
change" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little
booklet, THE Road to Wellvillo." in
pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of bumas
Interest.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07

Lucas lived mainly upon bread and
penny buns, though to these were
added at times eggs and behring's and
gin. A basket slung from the roof
out of reach of the rats served him as
a larder, and he abjured washing, all
furniture and clothes, wrapping him.
self in an old blanket.
A generosity with gin made him the
friend OF all the tramps in the king
dom and eventually he had to employ
two armed watchmen TO protect him
from their attentions. A hermit with
a bodyguard is something of q para.
dox
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07

man with nature; a brotherhood In
Guiding the most ambitious superin-
tendent of schools and a homeless
Nonpareil; brotherhood to be con-
firmed by the clasping of sincere
hands. There was danger in such a
confirmation, for it carried Abbott be-
yond the limits that mark superin-
tendent's confines.
AS he stood on the bridge, holding
Frans hand in a warm and sympa-
thetic pressure, he was not unlike one
on picket-service who slips over the
trenches to hold friendly parley with
the enemy. Abbott did not know there
was any danger in this brotherly
handclasp; but that was because he
could not see feshy and elderly lady
slowly coming down the hill AS SUI
perintendent, he should doubtless have
considered his responsibilities to the
public he did consider them when the
lady, breathless and severe. APP
preached the bridge. while every
pound OF her ample form cast It's
weight upon the seal of her disapprov-
=,
evening, Professor Ashton"
Fran whistled.
The lady heard. but she swept on
without once glancing back. There
was in her none of that saline ten
dency that made of Lot a widower;
the lady desired to see no more.
Fran opened her eyes at Abbott to
their widest extent. as she demurely
asked. How cold is it? My Their
mometer is frozen"
The young man did not betray I'M
easincss, though he was really
alarmed. for his knowledge of the
feshy lady enabled him to foresee
gathering clouds more sinister than
those overhead. The obvious thing
to be done was to release the slender
hand he did so rather hastily.
Have got you into trouble?' Fran
asked, with her elfsh laugh. "If so,
well be neighbors, for that's where
live. Who was she?"
Miss Sapphire Clinton" he an
swered as, by common impulse, they
began walking toward Hamilton Greg
ory's house. Bob Clinton's sister,
and my landlady." The more Abbott
thought of his adventure. the darker
it grew; before they reached their des-
tination 1t had become a deep gray.
do you mean the Brother Clinton
that couldn't get through"
Yes He's the chairman OF
the School Board"
All" murmured Fran comprehend.
ingly. At Gregory's gate. she said.
Now you run back to the tent and
I'll beard the lion by myself. 1 know
II has sharp teeth. but guess it won't
bite me. Do you try to get back to
the tent before the meetings over
Show yourself there. Parade up and
down the aisles."
He laughed heartily. all the sorrier
for her because he found himself In
trouble.
ut was fun while 1t lasted, wasn't
it," Fran exclaimed, with a sudden
gurgle.
Part of It was" he admitted
"Good-by. then, little Nonpareil.'
He held out his hand.
mo, sir!" cried Fran. clasping her
hands behind her. That's what got
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07
CHAPTER lII.-contlnued.

The young man was astonished.
Didn't you see him in the tent, lead
ing the choir?"
He has house in town" Fran
4 said timidly. 'I don't want to bother
him while he is in his religion.
want to wait for him at his house.
Oh" she added earnestly, IF you
would only show me the way"
Just as if she did not know the
way!
Abbott Ashton was now completely
at her mercy. $50 you know Brother
Gregory, do you?" he asked, as he
led her over the stiles and down the
wagon-road.
Never saw him in my life" Fran
replied casually. She knew how to
say it prohibitively, but she purposely
left the bars down, TO find out II the
young man was what she hoped
And he was. He did not ask a
question. They sought the grass
grown path bordering the dusty road;
as they assembled the hill that shut
out a view OF the village, to their ears
came the sprightly Twentieth Century
hymn. What change had come over
Ashton that the song now seemed as
strangely out OF keeping as had the
peacefulness OF the April night when
he first left the tent? He felt the
prick of remorse because in the midst
OF nature, he had so soon forgotten
about souls.
Fran caught the air and softly sang
I'VE reap what we SOW"
DON'T" he reproved her. Child,
that means nothing to YOU"
Yves, it does, too" she returned
rather impudently. She continued to
sing and hum until the last note was
,smothored in her~little nose. Then he
spoke: "However--it means a differ
,ent thing 10 me from what it means
TO the choir"
He looked at her curiously, How
different" he smiled
ITO me, it means that we really do
reap what we SOW, and that if you've
done something very wrong in the
Ipast-ughi Better look out-trouble' S
coming. That's what the song means
to me-"
And will you kindly tell me what 1t
means to the choir?"
Yes, tell you what it means to
the choir. 1t means sitting on benches
and singing, after a sermon; and II
means a tent, and a great evangelist
and celebrated soloist-and then go
ing home to act as If 1t wasn't So
Abbott was not only astonished, but
panied. Suddenly he had lost mo
ibody's little GIRL" to be confronted by
an elfish spirit OF mischief. He asked
with constraint. did this critical at
titude make you laugh out. in the
tent"
81 wouldn't tell you why laughed,
Fran declared, "for a thousand dol
lars. And I've seen more than that
in my day"
They walked on. He was silent, she
impenetrable. At last she said, in a
changed voice, "My names Fran
What's yours?"
He laughed boyishly. Mines Alb
bott."
His manner made her laugh sympa
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07

thetically. It was Just the manner she
liked best-gay, frank. and little
mischieyous. "Abbott?" she repeated;
"well--is that all?"
Ashton is the balance; Abbott
Ashton. And yours?"
"The rest of mine is Nonpareil-
funny name, isn't it!-Fran Nonpa-
reil. II means Fran, the small type;
or Fran who's unlike everybody else;
,or-Oh, there are lots Of meanings to
me. Some find one. some another.
some never understand"
Il was because Abbott Ashton was
touched that he spoke lightly:
What q very. young Nonpareii TO
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07
Collins Many Centuries Old.

Two tiny collins have recently been
found In the monastic burial ground
Of Peterborough. Northampton, Eng.
land. and have been placed in Peter.
borough cathedral. They are said TO
be the collins OF the twin children Of
King Canute. who were drowned In
Whittlesey Mere as they we're cross.
Ing to be educated at Peterborough
abbey.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07
Tact; Son Gets Down to Tacks.

Horny, age five. had two younger
brothers. Henry's father had just
moved, and was busy laying the kitch-
en- linoleum. In order to facilitate the
work he gave Henry the task of fur
nishing him with tacks. The little
fellow worked faithfully for half an
hour Suddenly. however, he turned
to his father and said:
Papa, you like me best, don't you"
"Oh, / like all my boys" said tho
father
But don't you like me little bit
better than the others?" queried
Henry.
Il like all my boys equally WELL"
answered the father.
We'll, papa" said the lad. after
moment of reflection, what's the use
o. my handing you these tacks then"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07
Explaining the Game.

At a baseball game in Downs last
fall young woman asked her escort:
"Why does that man behind the hit
ter wear such big bib?"
He explained to her that it was to
keep the catcher's shirt from getting
mussed when the ball knocked his
teeth out.-Kansas City Times.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07
KANSAS WOMAN
WHO Suffered
From Headache, Backache,
Dizziness and Nervousness,
Restored to Health by
Lydia E. Pink hams
Vegetable Compound.
Lawrence, Kans. year ago was
suffering from a number Of ailments. I

always had pain and
was irregular. Dur
ing the delay l suf-
fered a great deal
with headache, back
ache, dizziness, few
erish spells, nervous
ness and bloating.
l had been married
nearly three years.
| took Lydia E. Pink
hams V e &c table
Compound and now
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07
BEGIN With II.

why are people so much disgusted
with any one who informs upon IN
other?"
why shouldn't they be?"
Didn't every mothers son OF us
begin life as squalers?"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07
Wronq Estimate.

They say one per cent OF all the
money in the country is put in auto
mobiles"
Don't you believe Il. There f.
more scent than that In the gasoline
aloha"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1913-06-07
SYNOPSIS.

Fran arrives at Hamilton Grege-y's
nome IN Littleburg. but finds him absent
conducting the choir at a camp meeting.
She repairs thither in search OF him.
laughs during the service and Is esked 10
leave. Abbott Ashton, superintendent OF
schools, escorts Fran from the tent.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-17
The Passing of Mr.. Cobb

A long. useful and exemplary life end
ed at Oils Thursday night when the spir-
it of Mr.. Harvey Cobb was called to
Him who gave it. Had Mr.. Cobb lived
till next February he would have been
SO years of age 1t was from the effects
of his great age that he died. For many
years Mr.. Cobb was one of Madison coun-
tvs most prominent and active citizens,
but for long time he had been unable
to go about. His wife preceded him to
the tomb some three years, but four
children-Messrs. J. Tevis Cobb and
Charles Whitney Cobb, of Richmond, and
Mrs. w. H. WEIGH, Of Louisville, and
Silas Cobb, Of Santiago, CAL, survive
him. A daughter, Mrs. Eliza Huguely,
left three children-Mrs. NJ. r. Baxter,
Mrs. r. P. McCord and Mr.. d. Tevis
Huguely, deputy county clerk.
Mr.. Cobb was a conscientious member
of the Methodist church and did much
good by his example, faith and practice.
After services at his late home at Red
House, Saturday at p. m, by Presid-
ing Elder E. G. B. Mann, of Lexington,
the remains will be brought to Rich
mond for interment, arriving about 3
O. clock.