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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
new RULES OF LIBRARY
CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH MEM
BERS CAN RETAIN BOOKS.
Important Action Taken at Meeting
of Library Association Is of In
tereSt to Every Member.


of Library Association Is of In
terest to Every Member.
The following rules were adopted
at the last meeting of the Dawson
Library Association, and will holl
good as an experiment until the as
ISOLATION thinks best either for the
interest of the library or borrowers
to make a change:
1. Two memberships are allowed
to each family. (The association
hopes to extend this privilege as
soon as possible.)
2. The borrowers card gives the
right to two books at one time-one
non-fiction and one fiction-never
two fictions at once.
3. Books may be kept fourteen
days as indicated on pocket in the
back of each book except latest fic-
ton, which must be returned in sew
en- days.
All fourteen-day books may be
renewed once for an additional IA
days. This renewal may be made in
/ person at the library without pre-
senting the book, but the borrower
must give author and title of book.
4 Borrowers card must be pre-
sented when a book is returned or
taken out.
8. Borrowers can take out books
on cards but once a day.
| g. When a card is lost it will be
replaced IA lays after loss has been
reported to librarian.
7. Each borrower is responsible
for books drawn on his card.
8. A fine of 5 cents a day will be
charged on each book kept over
time. A book kept one week over
time may be sent for at expense of
the borrower.
8. Injuries to books beyond reas-
enable wear and all losses shall be
made good by borrowers.
10. Ne hook can be drawn until
fines and damages are paid.
II. No claim can be established
because of failure of any notice to or
from the library through the mail.
-. When library books are lost
immediate notice should be given to
the librarian. The fine for overtime
is stopped the day that the loss is
reported and a week is allowed in
which to trace the book. At the end
of this week the borrower is expect
ed to replace or pay for the lost
book; otherwise the fine continues
until the settlement is made.
10. All business relating to Dor
rover or lender must be transacted
at the library during office hours.
At present the hours are from 9 to
12 and from 1 to ;.
A request comes from those who
enjoy the privilege of the reading
room that all visitors observe the I'M
J written library rule to speak in sub
( dued tones so as not to disturb those
at the reading tables.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
Check Kidney Trouble at Once.

There is such ready action in Fo-
ley Kidney Pills You feel their heal
ing from the very first dose. Back
ache. weak, sore kidneys, painful
bladder and irregular action disap-
pear with their use. o. Palmer,
Green Bay, Wis, says: MY wife
is rapidly recovering her health and
strength, due solely to Foley Kidney
Pills" Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
MANY TROUBLES DUE
TO AN INACTIVE
LIVER

Many of the troubles of life, such
as headache, indigestion, constipa-
ton and lack of energy are due to in
active livers.
GRIGSBY'S LIV-VER-LAX is a
natural, vegetable remedy that will
get the liver right and make these
troubles disappear. 1t has none Of
tie dangers or disagreeable after eff
fects of calomel.
Get a soc or 81 bottle of this
splendid remedy from your druggist
today. Every bottle bears the like
ness of L. K. Grigsby, who guaran-
tees it through T. D. Lee.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
Folev's Cathartic Tablets.

You will like their positive action.
They have a tonic effect on the bow
els, and give a wholesome, thorough
cleaning to the entire bowel tract.
Stir the liver to healthy action and
keep stomach sweet Constipation,
headache, dull tired feeling never
afflict those who use Foley Cathartic
Tablets. Only 25c. Dawson Drug
Company.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16

The News has been requested TO
announce that there will be a sing
ing at Midway next Sunday after
noon. beginning at o'clock. Profess
sors Lanfer and Peavy Of Cuthbert
and perhaps other prominent leaders
are expected to be present. Every
body is invited, and requested to De
on hand early.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
lIP7lSTS ARE TO MEET
,nsEIP ASSOCIATION con-
'ip At PLAINS NEXT WEEK.

ITO Fifty-Sixth Annual Ses-
nr. J. A. Ivey Will Preach
Introductory Sermon Tuesday
eftv-sixth annual session OF
lD9 1uiandship Baptist Association
Mold with the Baptist church
MAINS Tuesday, "Wednesday ana
. ..5sv. october 20 to p. The Of
af the association are Rev. H.
s5 n, W Americus, moderator;
G Barley, Plains CLERK
Ee' Wells, Smithville, treas
Rev. Barley has moved out
|FsF' association, which will neces-
w - lection of clerk
n.rotfonal services will be held at
D'' ~ On Tuesday, and this will be
'nsrsd at II a. m. by the introauc-
pll 10 .ermon to be preached by DR.. j.
,,ov Of Dawson, or Rev. W. W.
/ ~, If Buena Vista. The business
I. - .ts association will begin at the
l... W., service of Tuesday The
no+tAr will be that of organlza-
Il. after which will be heard re-
~ = committees. The chalrmen
.s.so committees are published IN
.,socia+fonal minutes as follows
E,.sors w. W. Arnold; education
n ra1Iaway. Of Dawson; temper
F. Sheppard of Americus'
[...sa5 ministers, H. T. Davenport
,raricus: Sunday schools, Lam
Burrows. of Americas; obserV-
=. of Lords day, A. G. Wellons' OF
aims. orphans home, c. D. Carter.
ruaviIIe: woman's work. ]. A
~ Of Dawson. Other committees
70 he appointed to report on IL
rca preaching. state of religion
ksrications. and nominations.
The hospitable Plains people, re
ri1ess of denomination, will throw
On their doors to the visitors, and
is eypected that this will be one
tbe most largely attended sessions
iandsbip Association has ever had.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16

Allen Reed, negro who was tried
before Ordinary. Howl this morning
on writ of Iunacy, was discharge /.
The physician said Reed was suffer
inc from well developed case o.
peIlagra. He had been in jail several
doug
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
BOOZE GOT PISTOL BUSY.
One Negro Fatally Shot and Another
Cut at Sand Hill Church.

Cut at Sand Hill Church.
Yesterday Colonel Avera, constable
OF the PARROT district, brought to
Dawson and lodged in Jail Hazel
jackson, a negro man who drew a
pistol during a melee Sunday at Sand
Hill church, near ParrOtt, in which
his brother, John Jackson, fatally
shot Mitch Battle.
Whiskey was at the bottom Of the
disturbance in which John Jackson
shot Battle The wounded negro lin
gered until Monday afternoon, when
he died. A warrant was taken for
Jackson, but he fed Immediately af-
ter the shooting, and has not been
captured,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
A FORMER CITIZEN DIES.
MIR. William Clark Passes Away at
Home in Cutilbert.

Mr.. William Clark, of Cuthbert,
whose critical illness was announced
in a recent issue of The News, died
Thursday morning at O'Clock. The
funeral was held this morning. Mr..
Clark once resided in Dawson, and
was known and esteemed by many
here. DR.. and Mrs. J. H. Lewis went
to Cuthbert this morning to attend
the funeral, Mrs. Lewis being niece
of the deceased.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
FBsTER WILL ISSUE BONDS.
lchitect Employed to Draw Plans
For New Court House.

scbitect Employed to Draw Plans
For New Court House.
rbe Webster county court house
Preston. which recently burned,
b be rebuilt at once. An architect
been employed by the Web
board of county commissioners
prepare plans for a new structure
modern design.
Ehe new building will be con-
|lcted of brick, and will be fitted
h a fre-proof record vault and
prs. The building destroyed was
old frame structure and was in
TED for only $4,000. Webster coun-
|will float bonds for the building of
! new court house.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
CLARK Auto Co. to Change Hands.

We ask all creditors and custom
ers to call and get accounts settled
We have a lot of cars and car acces-
series on hand that will be closed out
at a reduced price, so we ask you all
orr customers to call and take adj
vantage of them. Thanking you for
vOur patronage, I remain YOURS tru-
" CLARK AUTO co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16

A meeting of the Children of the
Confederacy will be held at the Log
Cabin club house Saturday afternoon
at $3.50 O'Clock. Every member is
requested to be on hand promptly az
that hour.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
CUPID BUSY AT PARROTT.
Two WeH-KnOwn Couples Seek Min
listers and Get Married.

listers and Get Married.
After making an engagement with
Rev. C. ]. White Mr.. Golden Christ
ian of PARROT and Miss Carrie Pat
terson of Webster county drove to
an appointed place and were united
in marriage. The bride is the attract
i've daughter of Mr. Hugh Patterson.
Sunday morning Mr.. Thomas
Stubs of Webster county and Miss
Rena Faust of PARROT drove to the
home of Rev. J. P. Dickinson in
Parrot and were Joined in wedlock.
Both couples have many friends
who extend them good wishes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
NO JUDGMENT WILL BE TAKEN
In City Court in Any Case Where
Defendant Objects.

City court will convene next Mon
day morning. and the outlook now
is that it will be a short and uninter-
esting session of only one day.
At a meeting of the bar it was de-
cided to try no civil cases at all, and
even not to take judgment in any
unlitigated case if the debtor OBJ
iects.
In the criminal branch of the
court only parties in jail will be
tried,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16

We desire to express our thanks
to our friends who so kindly assisted
HIS during the illness and after the
nassing away of our precious wife
and mother. May Gods richest
blessings rest on each of you. D. j.
wOOLBRIGHT AND CHILDREN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
COTTON STILL SAGGING.
Situation Seems to BE Worse,
If Ii Is Possible.

If 1t Is Possible.
rle cotton situation seems to be
hg from bad to worse, and the
band and price are both sagging
Few bales of the best cotton might
sold at cents, but the ruling price
Ehe few bales that have been sold
week has been from > to ) Y
Is
Yearly all the cotton was damaged
fields by the rains and much of
p. not bring more than three or
h cents, if it can be sold at all.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16

War or no war we still have those
low prices on furniture. j. M Olil-
ton Hardware Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
Zoe Pound on Exchange For Road
Ster Singer Sewing Machine.

have new Roadster Singer
sewing machine | will give for a bale
OF middling cotton weighing $50
pounds at 10 cents. TOM M'GILL.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16
Fresh Oysters Every Day.

Shocked and half-shell at Mack
Cobb's. Phone 1928
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16

Ice cream every day at Mack
CObb's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-10-16

Ice cream every day at Mack
Cobb's.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07
HAS TWICE CELEBRATED
 HIS SIXTH BIRTHDAY.
Once in New Brunswick and Once al
 His Home Here.

Master Harry Waters son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Waters. has been most fortunate boy, having celebrated hts sixth birthday twice this year.
 This, the important day of all boys, in St. Johns. N. B.. he celebrated the day by entertaining five little friends at theatre party. A large birthday cake and favors of candy made the days very happy one.
 Friday Master Waters entertained eight of his home friensd at his home ron Pearl street. Mrs. Waters assisted by her mother, Mrs. Frank Hampson, and Miss Josephine Smith, entertain ed the young people with games of all kinds. A peanut hunt made much fun as did trying to pin the tail to the donkey.
 Herbert Smith won the prize in the peanut game, a pretty favor, and Helen Swain received the consolation prize The prizes, also favors. for the donkey game were won by Howard Keegan; Angeline Gosse received the consola- ton prize.
 Many pretty gifts were received. Cake, cookies and ice cream closed a birthday party at which Harry made an admirable host. Each guest re- ceived a souvenir of the party, tile girls receiving prettily dressed dolls and a mechanical toy was given to tic boys.
 The guests were Angeline Gosse Helen Tourtellotte, Elizabeth Johnson Wendell and Lincoln Gosse Helen Swain. Herbert Smith and Howard Keegan.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07
BROADWAY SODALITAS
 PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR
Adopted at Annual Meetins-varied
 Lines of Interesting Endeavor,

The first meeting of the season of the Broadway church Sodalitas was held at the church parlors Monday evening The meeting was called to order by the president, Miss Ida Adams. The minutes of the last meet ing were read and approved and the treasurer's report was given. showing a good balance in the treasury. The fo' Flowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Miss Eliza beth Wilson vice president, Miss Mar guerite Wulf; secretary. Miss Lillian Lyer; treasurer, Miss Theresa Hide brand; reporter, Miss Maisie Rider; councillors, Mrs. John E. Tanning, Mrs. William Baker and Miss Ella Lester, being reelected from last year. The following committees were ap- pointed by the president: Flower com mittee. Margaret Clifford. Helen Spa'd- ing and Gladys Francis membership committee, Ruth Blair. Gertrude Gal lup and Minnie Freeman. This con cluded the election for the ensuing year.
 Following the election, the chairman of the programme committee, Miss Theresa Hildebrand, gave suggestions for the work of the year. The club proposes to spend portion of its time in the study of parliamentary law. eti- devoting a good part of the time to social affairs. Preparations are being made for a harvest social, mothers night, an evening entertainment at the Johnson home, 8 lecture and several social evenings. One months meeting will be given up to sewing lessons.
 A committee was appointed to se- lect club pins for the year.
 Following the business meeting light refreshments were served by Miss Mildred Rogers, Miss Elizabeth Will son and Miss Maisie Rider. Twenty three members were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07
MARRIED FIFTY AND EIGHT YEARS
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Sisson of New London Quietly Gel ebrate Their Wedding AnniversaryNext to the Oldest Married Couple in the ciy-Mr. Sisson is Mayor Ma hans Secretary.

whaling captains out of New London.
 The marriage of Mir. and Mrs. Slsson on Oct. 6. 1858. took place in the old universalist church at New London by the pastor. Rev. Josiah Waldo.
 For both MT. and Mrs. Sisson New London has been their lifetime resi- dence. the former never having lived anywhere else, and the latter residing there all but in her early childhood, which was passed in Cleveland, O., the city of her birth. Mrs. Sisson's s maiden name was Ives.
 To Norwich MT. Sisson is best known through the interest that he took for a number of years in the game of roque, playing in 28 national championship tournaments. He formally withdrew from tournament play. nine years ago, but has never ceased to retain his in- terest in the game. in which in the tournament of 1898 he achieved sec ond place in the first division, his highest standing in any of the nation
 al tournaments.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07

Franklin Sisson, secretary to Mayor Mahan, of New London, and Mrs. Sis- son quietly observed on Tuesday the 6Sth anniversary of their marriage. Many friends called at their home to extend congratulations. In the after noon MT. and Mrs. Sisson went to the moving pictures. a diversion of whica they are extremely fond.
 The only persons in the city whom Mr. Sisson can recall who have been married as long as he are MT. and Mrs. Henry c. Weaver, who were wed- ded four months before his marriage. Mir. Sisson became secretary to May or Mahan over six years ago, but the early years of his life he was in the grocery business. This he continued for 41 years. trading mostly with the coasting schooners which made port at New London with cargoes of coal and other merchandise He retired from the grocery business in 1885. Two ol his brothers. William and Oliver. were
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07

speakers will be Senator Frank B. Brandegee; the Hon A. S. Thompson, secretary of the national rivers and harbors congress Washington, D. C., Frank H. Johnston, president of the state association and the Rev. Willard Scott, D.S D., of Brookline, Mass. The toastmaster will be Charles A. Colley, president of the Waterbury chamber of commerce.
 There will be morning and afternoon sessions o ftke convention and luncheon will be served at the Hotel Elton. The delegate will be guests of the Water bury chamber of commerce.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07
HAD CONTRIBUTED LARGELY
 TO MISSION FIELDS.
Reports Made at Annual Meeting of Central Baptist Vineyard Workers.

The annual meeting of the Vineyard Workers of the Central Baptist church was held on Monday evening in the church vestry with the president, Miss Alice M. Dean, calling the meet ing to order at o'clock. The annual reports were given that showed the society now has membership of 46 and had given over S100 to foreign missions and $75 to home missions in the past year.
 Officers were elected as follows President, Mrs. c. c. Gildersleeve; vice president, Miss Alice M. Dean; secre- tary, Miss Helen B. Moore; treasurer, Mrs. J. H. Davis. The society made plans to participate with the Sunday school in the observance of Missionary Sunday, marching into the auditorium of the church in a body for the mis- sionary Sunday programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07
Hous. and ss,ooo to Mystic Woman,

Henry L. Innmfch and Benjamin Page, appraisers of the estate of the late Charles A. King of Meriden, & native of Franklin. have filed the r report with the probate court, showing the estate to inventory $S6,6S86s. Of this amount about s15.o00 is in real estate.
 By the terms of the will. the widow Is given the property on King street. Mer.den, absolutely, and the life use of most of the rest of the property, A daughter, Mrs. Minnie F. Gaskell. wife of Charles Gaskell of Mystic, formerly Of Norwich, Is given house in Mystic and an sS.0oo legacy. The four chill dren, Mrs. Gaskell Charles w., Walter A. and Raymond B. King, divide the property after the widows death.
 MT. King was superintendent of the Parker gun shop in Meriden for many years and one of the best known gum makers in the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07
STATE BUSINESS MEN. Will Hold Their .16th Annual conven.
 tion in Waterbury.

The sixteenth annual convention of the State Business Mems association of Connecticut will be held in Leav- enworth hall, Waterbury, in thursday, October IS, at 10:30 a. m. President Johnston of the state association is anxious that every one of the forty as- sociations in the state be represented by the full number of delegates. The banquet will be at Hotel Elton at 6 D. m. and the names of all delegates who will attend the banquet should be sent to Miles F. McNiff, secretary of the Waterbury chamber of com- merce as promptly as possible. The
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07
WEEKLY COMPENSATION
 WILL AMOUNT TO $f,5eo
In Case of the Death of Henry j. Xii. roy, Jr.-Findins by comnia- sioner.


 A finding and award in the case of the death of Henry J. Kilroy, IT,, of this city has been made by Dr.. J. j.. ponohue, compensation commissioner, anu a workmens compensation agree : lment in accordance herewith has been placed on file with the clerk of the su- perior court. By the terms of the finding the beneficiary of the young man is to- receive s1,560 in weekly payments of $5, and $100 for burial expenses. and also any medical ex- penses that may have been incurred.
 The finding follows:
 In the case Of Henry J.. k1lroy. or this city, father of Harry Kilroy, de ceased, claimant, vs. John o. Johnson, 9 rrwich, by Ocean Accident and Guarantee corporation, insurer, re. s.~..~~..-. ...e c4a.mant appeared in person. and James l.. Case appeared for the respondent. Kilroy met his death by falling from the roof of the city barn on to a live wire on Aug. 19 at about { o'clock in the afternoon. The finding and award follow:
 Both said Harry Kilroy and the re- spondent had accepted the provisions of Part B of Chapter I2S of the pubic acts of 1913. the respondent having proven solveney by insuring his Iiabil- ity in the Ocean Accident and Guaran- tee corporation.
 It was agreed by both parties that the average Weekly wages or the de- ceased. for a period of 26 weeks next previous to his death, was $9.
 The hearing on this matter was held by agreement of the respective parties without the ordinary 10-day notice prescribed by the statute, and for the express purpose of having a definite Judgment. ascertaining who was the dependent of the deceased, and for the purpose of saving the expense incident to the appointing of an administrator of the deceased. Both parties agreed upon the facts and the law to be ap- piled in the case, and united in a re. quest that the award be made in &C., cordance with the terms herein statel
 On the above facts, thus agreed up. on and ,thsu found. the following award is made:
 That the respondent pay to- the claimant the sum of $5, weekly, or Thursdays. beginning on Aug. 1s, 1s1l (being date of death of deceased) for a period of three hundred and twelve (312) weeks: together with one hun. dred dollars ($1o0) for burial expenses and any medical. surgical and hospita expenses which may have been in. cured.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07
workmen's Compensation Asresme

"oFkmehs compensation Agreements.
 These two compensation agreements nave been filed with the clerk of the superior court by Dr. J. J. Donohue. compensation commissioner:
 Ashland Cotton Go. of Jewett City. employer, and the estate of Mary Ko- walska for the death of Sylvester kowalska of Jeweft City. employe, who was crushed to death between an ele- vator floor and stone arch Aug. 10. Agreement was $5 weekly for a period of SIP weeks beginning Aug. 10.
 Ponemah mills of Taftville, empIoyer and Joseph Chenette of Taftville, em right hand received by the latter Sent. 4. Agreement was $5 weekly during disability commencing Sept. 27.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07
IF PEEVISH, FEVERISH, TONGUE COATED, GIVE "FRUIT LAX
 ATIVE" AT ONCE.

No matter what ails your child a laxative should be the first treatment given.
 Look at the tongue, mother! If coated, it is sure sign your little ones" stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle. thorough cleansing at once. When cross, peevish, Hstless, pale. doesn't sleep, eat or act naturally; if breath is bad, stomach sour, system full of cold, throat sore, or if fever1sh, give teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs and in just few hours all the clogged-up, constipated
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07
MO THEIR! GIVE GROSS, SICK CHILD
 ONLY "CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS"

waste. sour bile and undigested food will gently move out of the bowels and you have a we'll playful child again.
 Sick children needn't be coaxed to take this harmless fruit laxative. Mil- lions of mothers keep it handy because they know it's action on the stomach. liver and bowels is prompt and sure. They also know little given today saves sick child tomorrow.
 Ask your druggist for a 90 cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs, which contains directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of coun- terfeits sold here. Get the genuine, made by California Fig Syrup Con- pany." Refuse any other kind with contempt.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-07

business such as saloons, grocery stores, etc, for business reasons.
 Under the old system anyone couid use a telephone with the consent of the party on whose premises it hap pened to be. Under the new system he must first feed it with a nickel or a dime or a quarter, all depending upon the place to which the person wishes to telephone.
 The profit for the company in this change is at once apparent, so is the inconvenience of the friend of the tele- phone subscriber.