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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17

ers' tree of Madagascar. 1t some
what resembles the banana, but
grows taller, the leaves extending up
ward, arranging themselves in
graceful fan shape, the entire group
resembling a gigantic fan 40 feet IN
the air, formed of % leaves, each II
feet long.
1t is called the Travellers tree, as
it takes the place of springs or wells,
and in the dryest times, when all the
pools and springs are exhausted, pro-
duces an abundant supply of clear,
cool water. This is obtained by cut
ting a hole or piercing the base of the
leaf where it joins the tree, from
which a stream of water will flow
that equals that of any spring-a
welcome supply to the weary traV-
eler.
1t is also called the builders tree,
as houses are made of it and water
tight roofs from the leaves, the
smaller ones of which are used as
cloth for clothes and for various pur-
poses.
The list of wonderful trees is so
large that a book could easily be I'LL
ed with a mere enumeration OF their
names.
Our shoppers come from the bark
of the cork tree; our rubbers from
the sap of the Brazilian caOutchouc;
uuinine, the great remedy, from the
bark of the cinchOna, while many
more illustrate how dependent we
are upon the plants and vegetable
life
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
Horrible Blotches of Eczema.

Quickly cured by DR.. Hobson's Ec-
zema Ointment. C. P. Caldwell of
New Orleans, La, states: my doc
tor advised me to try DR.. Hobson' S
Eczema Salve. 1 used three boxes of
Ointment and three cakes of DR.. Hob
sons Derma Zema Soap. Today
have not a spot anywhere on my body
and can say I am cured" 1t will do
the same for you. It's soothing, heal
ing, antiseptic action will rid you OF
ali skin humors, blackheads, pimples,
blotches, red unsightly sores, and
leaves your skin clean and healthy.
Get a box today. Guaranteed. All
druggists, Or soc by mail. Pfeiffer
Chemical Co., st. Louis or Philadel-
phia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
ARE WONDERFUL TREES
PROVIDE FOOD, DRINK, CLOTH
ING AND OTHER NECESSITIES.
Some of the Remarkable Provisions
of Nature For the Needs of
the Human Race.

One of the interesting phases in
the study of botany is to notice how
wonderfully adapted are all the
plants to the wants of the inhabitants
of the localities in which they are
found They not only are delicacies,
but often are the actual necessities
of life, and a single plant frequently
provides a number of different ar
ticles, without which there would be
much discomfort, if not suffering.
Deprived of the date palm the
Arabs and Egyptians would fare very
poorly indeed. In the Sahara alone
46 varieties are known, and so valued
are they that the government i'm
poses a tax upon each tree, which is
quite an item, when it is considered
that there are nearly 100000 trees,
each bearing, perhaps, $50 pounds
of dates.
The date palm produces wine, su-
gar, starch, vinegar or material for
building, and in every way is a
source of blessing to the poor inhab-
itants.
The famous coquita palm of Chile
produces a fine mOlasses.
From the brazilian plassata is OBJ
tanned the street broom material ex-
ported to every part of the world
where streets are kept clean.
In the bread fruit the natives OBJ
tain an excellent article of food.
The tree is large, attaining hight
of so or 60 feet, and in the Pacific
the fruit is used as we use bread, the
tree, in fact, being the baker of the
islands.
If a tree produces bread, so-called,
we should not be surprised to lind
one that gives milk, and such one
was discovered by Baron Van Hum
boldt in South America. 1t was call
ed the palo de vaca by the natives, Or
"cow tree and when the bark was
pierced the sap that looked and tast-
ed like milk ran out in a clear
stream, forming a delicious and nu-
tritous food.
Equally remarkable is the Travel
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
A CLERGYMAN'S STORY
Came Near Losing His Life--How He Escaped

We quote from another letter, dated
December 10, 1906: II praise Peruna
to all the sick. The people know
my case, and they praise it Also"
In a letter dated November 22'
1909, we quote Rev. Roberts: Pc
runa gave me back my life ten
wears ago. All my acquaintance
know that. I am certainly thankful
to you for your kindness"
In a later letter, dated January 10,
1910, he says: Il shall ever in. the
future, as in the past, be ready to
speak in praise of Peruna to all suf-
ferers. I believe my miraculous cure
has been the means of many others
being cured in this county"
From a letter of September 5, 1911,
we quote a few words: Il am stllI
among the living. AS to Peruna, L
do not feel that 1 have words to eX-
press the faith I have in its merits.
I feel that Peruna has been the
means, through the kind providence
of God, of prolonging my life TOT
more than ten years"
We quote still later letter, October
81, 1912. He says: 81 took severe
cold three weeks ago. at once sent
for Peruna. Have been taking 1t two
weeks. l am now better consider
that Peruna has carried me over
dozen years of life. I always stand
ready to answer any question in ref
erence to Peruna."
We quote from his last letter, dated
January 2, 1918: Dear Friends: L
wish this bright New Years to ex-
press my thanks to you for your
| kindness. Trusting that you may
have a successful and happy year, and
that your medicine may prove a
blessing to many as it has to me, L
am yours as ever, G. w. Roberts,
Hartsen, Alabama, r. F. D. 2, BOX
| 81"
It is not necessary for US to add
any words to this story. The elo-
quence and pathos of these letters
are more convincing than arguments
or affidavits. Who can doubt the
clergyman's story? Who can doubt
that Peruna saved his life?
Every home should be provided
with the last edition of the Ills Of
Life" sent free by the Peruna Co..
Columbus, Ohio.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT.

I am a candidate for re-eIectIOH 10
the office of Clerk of the Superior
Court, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary. My continued service makes
me thoroughly familiar with all the
duties of the office and enables me to
serve you promptly and efficiently.
| appreciate very much your loyalty
in the past and the confidence that
you have reposed in me as your Of
ficer. respectfully solicit your sup
port, promising you clever and
faithful administration of the affairs
of the office. w. S. DOZIER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
POLITICAL EFFECT OF DEATH
RF VERY MARKED IN GEORGIA

The death of Senator decided change IN the
what promised 10
Georgia into one OF the most eAs
the stateh --.
candidates Tor the vacant
will be great speculation III
meantime who for the o1kce
is possble that candidate and II also
roa that Hon general OF the state
will sked to mai the
Senator be elected this year. is from
and there is probable that the successor " sen
will probably some
oher secton OF state
Nv Mr. W. w. OSBORNE OF savannah
in with the vacancy
of the political map OF the
ate S
In South Georgia death will be very marked
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
CHARGE ATLANTAPOLICE With GRAFT
Lawyer Says Department Is Gener-
ally Bad. Committee Appointed
tn Make Investigation,

to Make InVeSClgaClOn.
ATLANTA.-The alleged convict
cruelty sensation having played out
Atlanta has raked up something
fresh with new attack on the police
department, in which Lawyer Sam
uel c. Crane charges graft and all
sorts Of rottenness.
Cranes attack has at least stirred
the police commissioners up and set
under way an official and searching
probe.
eff there is graft of any kind in
this department we're going to rout
it out" says George tombstone, chair
man of the special investigating COM
mittee. I'VE want Crane or any
others to come to us with definite
and specific charges. Surmises and
suspicious don't amount to anything
and cannot serve in unearthing any
graft"
"If there is any kind of graft in
my department | want to know it,
says Chief Beavers. Crane is sore
because of the abolition Of the segre-
gated district, and he is olso opposed
to my crusade to suppress vice"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,

The friends Of Mr. J. A. HlIIer,
believing him to be a representative
and capable citizen, hereby announce
him as a candidate for County Com
missioner, subject to the Democratic
primary. If elected he will serve
the county in a faithful and efficient
manner, and the support of the Vot-
ers is respectfully solicited and will
be appreciated.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR SHERIFF..

To the Voters of Terrell County
hereby announce myself as can
didate for Sheriff of Terrell county
subject to a democratic primary. :
earnestly solicit your support and :
promise, if elected, a faithful dis
charge of the duties of the office. Re-
spectfully, j. Il. TURNER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

The support of the voters of the
county is respectfully solicited for
the office of Tax Receiver, subject
to the Democratic primary. If elect
ed I pledge faithful and efficient dis
charge of duty A. E. JOHNSTON.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
Don't You Believe Tt.

Some say that chronic constipation
cannot be cured. Don't you believe
it. Chamberlain Tablets have cur.
ed others-why not you? Give them
trial. They cost only a quarter.
For sale by all dealers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

To the voters of Terrell county: I
announce myself candidate for Rep
resentative from Terrell county in
the General Assembly subject to the
regular Democratic primary. Your
vote and influence in my behalf is
earnestly solicited and will be highly
appreciated. Thanking you in ad-
vance for any consideration my can
didacy may receive at your hands,
Respectfully, j. H. WILLIFORD.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR THE SENATE.

1t being Terrell county's time to
name the Senator for the Eleventh
Senatorial District l hereby announce
myself a candidate for that office,
subject to the usual Democratic pri-
mary. If elected l promise faith
full discharge of the duties of the
office. Your support is respectfully
solicited. R. r. MARLIN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

To the Voters Of Terrell County:
1 am a candidate for reelection to
the office of Tax Collector, and earn
estly solicit your support in the
Democratic primary. 1 sincerely
thank you for your past favors, and
promise a continued courteous and
faithful discharge of all official du-
ties j. o. FUSSELL.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
Candidates i'm Georgia.

The Darien Gazette says that there
are enough candidates already an
nounced in Georgia to lick Huerta
and his gang if they had the chance
and the arms. AS it is, they will use
their arms to paw the air every
chance they get.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17

suffering. 1 had tried the treatments
of several doctors, also home rem
edies, but they failed and all hope
had gone. My friends, like myself,
thought I was in the last stages Of
consumption.
MY daughter brought me a bottle
of Peruna and plead with me to try
it. 1 had got so weak had lost my
voice, and I thought it no use. That
was in May, 1902. l began to take
it. according to directions. l wrote
to you, and you gave me your kind
advice.
81 soon felt better, my cough began
TO give way, and the expectoration
lessened. / have taken fourteen bot
ties. I feel well, eat hearty, sleep
soundly, weigh as much as 1 ever did,
do considerable work on my farm,
and attend to my other business.
NV friends seem astonished at my re-
covery.
81 wish to thank you for your kind
advice and the books you have sent
me. 1 shall ever praise your medicine
and hope that you may enjoy a long
life"
It will be observed that Rev. Rob
erts waited two years after he began
to use Peruna, before he wrote the
above letter to The Peruna Co. So
that his apparent recovery could not
possibly have been temporary relief
In a later letter to The Peruna Co.
dated September %, 1906, Rev Rob
erts says: 81 am great friend OF
Peruna. By the use of DR.. Hartmann
advice I am here to-day, able to be
with my family and attend to my
business"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR SURVEYOR.

| announce my candidacy Tor re-
election as County Surveyor. | thank
the people for past favors and solicit
their votes in the primary. L Will
answer all calls promptly. Respect
fully, =. b. DENlON'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

The support of the voters is re-
specially solicited for Tax Receiver
in the Democratic primary. If elect
ed 1 promise a conscientious and eff
ficient discharge of the duties of the
office. j. L. JENNINGS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
He Died in Bed,

w. H. Bell lived through the hard
ships and privations of the Greeley
Arctic expedition of 1882 to die in
bed at his home in Washington. He
was one of the two living survivors
of that gallant party.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR SHERIFF.

In response to the solicitation of
friends 1 announce my candidacy for
the office of Sheriff. Your support is
solicited, and I promise in return a
faithful! discharge of official duties.
Respectfully, j. G. McCREA.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR SHERIFF..

I am candidate for reelection to
The office of Sheriff, subject to the
Democratic primary. l deeply appr2-
eiate the past confidence of the peo-
pie of Terrell county, and if re-elect-
ed promise the same faithful and
impartial discharge of the duties of
The office that has characterized my
administration in the past. Respect
fully. yours to serve, NJ. G. HILL.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The undersigned are candidates fo
County Commissioners, and respect
fdlly solicit the support of the vot
Lrs of the county in the Democrat,
primary. X. S. WORTHY,
w. NJ. DUNN,
J. c.. JOINER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
For COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

| am a candidate for County COM
missioner, subject to the Democratic
primary. Your support and influence
is earnestly solicited. If elected l
pledge my best efforts to diligently
look after the welfare of every Sec
ton of the county. ]. L. MCLEOD.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The friends Of the following gen
tlemen announce them as candidates
for County Commissioners, and re-
spectfulIy solicit the support of the
voters of the county in the Demo-
cratic primary:
7. s. JONES. NJ. d. LANG.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

/ am a candidate to succeed my
self as County Treasurer, subject to
the Democratic primary. Thanking
the voters for past support and as
surfing them of my hearty apprec1a-
ton of the same, l am very respect
fully, b. b. PERRY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. 1t stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure
E. w. GROVES signature on each box. 25c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
srATE SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.

school books printed by the state
and sold at COST is the platform OF
Prof. II. S. BOWDEN, candidate for
State Superintendent of Schools.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

TO the Voters Of Terrell County,
I hereby announce as a candidate for
Tax Collector of Terrell county, sub
ject to a Democratic primary. l
promise, if elected, faithful dis
charge of the duties of the office.
Your support is earnestly solicited.
Respectfully, CLEVE GAMMAGE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

To the Voters of Terrell County
| am a candidate for Tax Receiver:
subject to the action of the demo
cratic primary. 1 earnestly solicit
your support, and promise a faith
full and efficient discharge of the du-
ties of the office, if elected. Respect
fully. ERNEST BALDWIN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

I am a candidate for the office OF
Tax Collector, and will appreciate
your vote in the Democratic primary.
Should 1 be elected every effort will
be made to discharge my duties in
a satisfactory manner and to the best
interests of the public. Very respect
fully, 1. j. SLADE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

Upon the solicitation of friends
ereby announce myself as a candi-
date for Tax Receiver, subject to the
Democratic primary. If the peopl:
favor me with election 1 promise 2
faithful and conscientious perform
ance of the duties of the office. Re
spectulIy. L. E. CANNON.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-02-17

The following
letter was re-
ceived by The
Peruna Co., from
Rev. G. w. Rob-
erts, r. r. 2, Box
q, Hartsell, Ala
bama, under date
of April 2, 1904,
which is exactly
nine years ago.
He says: Il take
pleasure in in
forming you or
what your Pc
runa has done
for me a f t e r
three wears of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-01-08
~ The News of SOmersets Busy Towns *

or the care and courtesy with which
she has served their interest during
his long period,
Tenement to rent. Inquire of f. II.
Caswell. tf2
The next regular meeting of Bling
ham Chapter 0. f. s.. Jan. ID. will be
installation of officers. Refreshments
will be served at the close of the
meeting.
Ladies' Home Journal Patterns for
sale. Kate NJ, Burke.
Through some error last week in
reporting the fire which destroyed the
farm buildings belonging to Elbie
Curtis in Bingham, it was stated that
Mr.. Curtis had not moved his best
household goods from the village
where they were stored. Later reports
show that only things not considered
worth moving had been left in an old
basement there. and his loss includes
everything of real value. Besides the
house and contents long shed con-
tanning all the farm implements. har-
ness. nearly one hundred bushels of
grain and a quantity OF wood was de-
stroyed. No insurance.
Sleighs, Sleghs, for sale or eX-
change A s Burke 2w2
Mrs. Cynthia Smith who has been
visiting friends in town is now at Mr..
S. T. Goodrich's. People would new
er dread to grow old if they could be
as smart and enjoy life as much as
Aunt Cynthia at the age of Sc.
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RIylsH

The Charity Committee of the Sun
shine Society have been busy the past
month distributing fruit and flowers
among the sick and aged.
Tie Century club met at the home
of Mrs. Augusta NJ. $. Goss. Friday
afternoon. January 3 The hostesses
for the afternoon were Mrs. Eva Skin
ner and Mrs. Augusta Goss. The roll
call was responded to by Sketches
of Women of the White House. An
interesting paper MY Trip to Wash
ington was read by Mrs. Alice Good
rich followed by paper Jane Adams,
Settlement Work" by Mrs. Kate Nj.
Burke. Both numbers were thorough
ly enjoyed. Mrs. Goodrich kindly dis
tributed souvenir cards of her trip
among the members. The next regu-
lar meeting will be held Jan. 10th at
the home of Mrs. Marta Savage.
Mrs. Susan Preble is very i'll at this
writing. Her sister Mrs. Clara Bragg
is caring for her.
Clark carriage heaters $3.50 and
1925; Clark Coal rs per dozen at
Whitney's.
A new saw mill has been built near
the swamp on Murray street by par
ties from Wellington and is now in
operation. Loads of lumber have al
ready arrived for the saving.
Lewis Baker still remains very low.
His son Ross Baker and his family
from Oakland arrived in town Satur-
day night.
The many friends of Dr. Frank
Spaulding and wife of Clifton Springs.
n Y. may be interested to know that
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SOION

At the regular meeting of North
Somerset Grange Saturday, Jan. I. the
following officers were installed by A.
f. Bosworth of Cornville a former
resident of Scion: Chester Grant,
master: S. T Baker. lecturer; Frank
Curtis. steward: Dana Witham. Asst.
steward. Lettie Mahoney secretary;
Fred Magoon. treasurer; Lizzie Stew
ems. Chaplain; D. S. Witham. gate
keeper; Flora Curtis. Flora; Bertha
of Grant Witham, overseer; Evie Ba-
ker. Ceres: Annie Witham, Pomona
were not present A short program
was given after the installation. A
goodly number were present and en-
joyed the bountiful dinner as usual.
Asher Davis came home from the
woods Thursday and spent the week
end with his family on Pleasant st.
Misses Berle Cram and Esther
French returned to their studies a.
Colby College Monday noon.
The following officers of Keystone
Chapter O. E. S. were installed Thurs
day night, Jan l, by Malon Patterson
assisted by Lenore Ray as marshal
with Mrs Carrie Longley presiding a
the organ. Emma French, w. NJ.
Fred Magoon. w. p; Minnie Fentiman
A. M; Mabel Magoon. secretary
Emily Patterson. treasurer; Lizzie
Stevens. Cond.; Carrie Patterson. A
Cond.; Rachel York. Chap; Lenora
Ray, Marshal; Flora Adams, Ruth
Ethel Rowell. Martha; Tattie Wilson
Flecta; Mabel Vittum, Warder; o. w
Hilton. Sen; Carrie Longley, organist
On account of the illness of Jennie
Goodwin, Adah; Laura Pierce Esther;
were unable to be present. Several
vocal solos were rendered by Miss
Clair McIntire and DR.. S. F. Greene
| in a very pleasing manner. After
the installation the entire company
Joined in singing college songs but II
short time they were summoned &c
the banquet hall where we think al
did full Justice to the splendid supper
set before them.
Herbert Chase. former resident Of
this town was here on business Wed
nesday
Mss Alta Gray returned to Augusta
where she is teaching in the public
schools, Monday.
Don't forget that the Grange viii
hold their fair and sale and CHECKER
pie supper, Friday. Jan. 8, in thiel
hall on School St. In the evening
there will be an entertainment anC
social.
Miss Martha Young was in Skowhe-
gan Saturday on business trip.
William H. Nottage passed away
Saturday morning, Jan. 3, at the home
of his son Henry Nottage on Nortl
Main Street. Mr.. Nottage was 81
years old The funeral services were
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NORTH ANSNN

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Forsythe have
come down from their camps at
Moore's Siding to stay few days in
their home in this village
Charles Crymble and his son Frank
with his family moved into his new
house, Saturday. Mr.. Crymble was
a loser in the fire of August 18th, hay
ing lost his dwelling house. He af-
forwards purchased the Caswell house
on Madison street but sold that to
Gardner Savage. Mr. Crymble then
bought the Sawyer lot on Center street
and the 18th day of October commenced
his new two-story house, with ell, one
and one-half story. 1t is 30x24 feet
with the ell 1890 1t is modern and
thoroughly finished throughout, fitted
with electric lights, upstairs and down
The floors are hard pine and the doors
are Michigan fir. 1t surely is an at
tractive. centrally located, convenient
and desirable home. Mr.. Crymble
has exhibited an unusual amount of
energy and push for man of his
years in building this new home. His
son Frank and wife will live with him.
His friends, and all are his friends,
wish him much joy and happiness in
his declining years.
The Sunshine Fair will be held on
the last Wednesday of this month. All
are invited to contribute something
for the fair as the proceeds will be
used for charity.
E. w. Scott spent Sunday in Port
land with relatives
Mrs. Pearl Jones of Oakland was
visiting her sister, Mrs. Hattie Scott,
the first of the week.
Emery, Parsons & Co. have 70
horses at work at Moore's Siding this
winter in their numbering operations.
The regular meeting of Ruth Head
Cragin Chapter will be held Friday
afternoon. Jan. 9th, at the home oil
Mrs. Wallace Emery.
One lone crow was seen Saturday