The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-11-10
HAPPENINGS AT HEROD
MIR. j. H. KELLEY LOSES HIS
HOME WITH NO INSURANCE.
Negro Kills Wife Because She Would
Not Move With Him. Other News
Notes and Personal Mention.

On Friday evening about supper
time the home of Mr.. J. H. Kelley
was discovered on fire. By heroic
efforts most of the furniture was saw
ed. The house quickly burned to the
ground, and was total loss, as there
was no insurance on it. 1t was one
of the landmarks of the county, be-
ing over so years old; was two-stO-
ry building with attic and basement.
The loss falls heavily on Mr. Kelley,
as he has a large dependent family.
"Boog" Kelley has hosts of friends
all over the county, who regret his
loss.
Mr.. Fred Lasseter and Miss Dean
Laing were married Wednesday af-
ternoon. Only the immediate fam
lily was present. Mrs. Lasseter as
Miss Laing was one of our prettiest
and most attractive girls, and hosts
of friends join us in heartiest con-
gratulations to her and Mr.. Lasseter,
Because his wife Rose would not
move with him Will Edwards shot
and killed her on Wednesday night.
There were eye-witnesses to the trag-
edy. He took leg bail, and several
posses have failed to catch him.
Mrs. Lumpkin Quinn entertained
at rock Saturday evening in honor
of her sister, Miss Cora Quinn. 1t
was a delightful occasion to all pres
ent.
One of our farmers has had to
bury seven of his laborers this year,
two dying last week. He says he'd
better go into the coffin business.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Brim, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Brim and Mr.. and Mrs.
J. H. McLendon worshipped at Mace
donia Sunday.
When the Indians were driven
from this section they left their sum-
mer. 1t has been immensely enjoy
ed this season.
Mr.. J. II. Kelley and family return
thanks to all those who rendered as
sistance during and since the burning
of their home.
Mrs. Grady Griggs and Mr.. Hollis
Griggs have returned from Atlanta
and other points, where they spent
the summer.
Messrs. George McLain and Cliff
McRee visited the fair sex in Bron-
wood Thursday evening and Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. j. H. Kelley and family will
occupy the home of Mr.. Dewitt Brim
vacated by Mr.. T. A. Crawford, unit
he rebuilds.
Miss Cora Quinn, one of Dawson's
efficient teachers, spent the weekend
with relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Sam Ayres of Triton is max
ing a visit of some length to her sis
ter, Mrs. Jim McLendon.
Mr.. Miller, Miss Miller and Miss
Zimmerman of Brentwood were Wis
itors here Friday afternoon.
Miss Julia McLendon has return
ed from a pleasant visit to Mrs. Ora
dy Massey in Brentwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Riordan were
pleasant Sabbath guests of Mr.. AMI
Mrs. ]. NJ. McLendon.
Mrs. Lora Crawford, with Misses
Blanche, Oleda and Bessie Crawford
left for Atlanta Tuesday.
MISS Ruth SmlLn OF Ih0 DAWSON
exchange spent Sunday here with her
hOmefolks.
Mr.. ]. T. Belliower and Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. H. Bellflower have visited
friends here.
Miss Carrie burlington of Dawson
was a pleasant guest of friends here
Sunday.
Cane grindings are the order of the
day, and are much enjoyed by our
people.
Mr.. Cliff Kelley and family OF
Smithville are visiting relatives here.
Wade Hass of Dawson was popu-
lar weekend guest of DIVA Cocker.
Mrs. Steve Fulford and family
spent the weekend in Dawson.
Mr.. Dave Smith made business
trip to Atlanta last week.
Hon. Will Thornton of Doverel
was here Thursday.
Mr.. John Smith has returned from
visit in Acworth.
Miss Clara Miller spent the week
end in BronwOod.