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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
mrs. MI7CHNER COMING.
PRESIDENT KANSAS w. C. T. U.
WILL SPEAK IN DAWSON.
Gifted Woman Will BE Heard at the
Methodist Church. Union Meeting
of All Denominations Planned.


Much interest is felt in the com
ing of Mrs. Lillian M. Mitchner state
president of the Kansas w. G. T. T..
to Dawson. A union service of al
denominations is being planned for
the evening hour at the Methodist
church next Sunday, Nov. 18th, at
Z o'clock A bright musical pro
gram will be one of the special feat
ures of the occasion, but the greatest
interest centers in the address of the
distinguished visitor, and it is eX-
pected that a large audience will fill
the Methodist church next Sunday
night The local union extends a
cordial invitation to the people of the
county and nearby towns to join
Dawson in greeting to this loyal and
gifted white ribboner. The Glad
stone Chautauqua of Oregon City,
Oregon, says of Mitchner:
Mrs. Mitchner won the hearts of
our people at once. Her forceful
and convincing manner gives her
power to charm and hold the atten-
ton of audiences. She is making
friends for the cause among business
men, as well as elsewhere. Her
sweet, motherly manner her words
of encouragement and cheer thrilled
the hearts of her hearers with the
earnest message given"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
CAUGHT ON THE CURB.

While contracts for federal
buildings in smaller towns in the
state are being let Dawsons federal
building is resting gently in a pigeon
hole. The time is now opportune
for Dawsonians to get busy and see
where the trouble is.
If you have no fun in your sys-
tenn stay away from the fair next
week. You might see something to
make you laugh and forget that old
crouch.
All who have exhibits for the
fair are requested to have them in
place not later than next Tuesday.
We have a good secondhand
steel hay press on truck. Will sell
cheap. Watkins Hardware Co.
Cabbage plants, best varieties,
Csc per 100. r. D. Smith. Special
prices on larger orders.
The crowds on the streets yes
terday were unusually quiet, and the
police had little to do.
Great crowds are expected in
Dawson next week to see the great
Terrell County Fair.
For sale, secondhand Indian
motorcycle in good condition. Cheap.
j. w. Tinsley.
The carnival will close on Fri
day night in order to reach Atlanta
before Sunday.
The condition of Judge NJ G.
Edwards is reported somewhat i'm
proved.
The wedding bells are ringing
merrily.
-Remem Der to read Remember.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
COTTON TAKES A
lump DOWN w ARD
Market OF Nearly a Cent q Pound.
12,167 Bales Received by Daw-
son Warehouses.

Cotton took a jump downward on
Monday, and the staple is quoted at
nearly a cent lower than ten days
ago. The cause Of the slump in price
is said to be on account of the fact
that selling has been heavy, which
decreased the demand.
Fully good middling is quoted at
111a cents, good middling at 1lA
cents, and middling at II cents.
No one is selling at these prices,
but are waitilg for letter market.
The local warehouses have rece.y-
ed 12.167. bales of the staple up TO
ten o'clock this morning.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02

Miss Marion Edwards was honor
guest at a pretty bridge party given
Wednesday morning by Mrs. j. E.
Morris and Mrs. E. C. Paschal, Jr.
Five tables were used. No score prize
was given, but the guest of honor re-
ceived a dainty piece of china. Tin
Mas and roses with ferns furnished
the decoration. After playing, a sal
ad course was served, Mrs. T. B.
Raines, Mrs. G. G. Riley and Miss
Louise McNulty assisting.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
MOVING PICTURES.

Mrs. J. T. Thornton of Parrot
passed through Dawson Monday en-
route to Macon, where she will visit
Mrs. Carey Davis.
Mrs. Roy D. Smith returned from
Macon Saturday, where she visited
her little daughter, who is attending
school there.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Chitty of Fort
Gaines have been in Dawson since
Sunday visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers Carver re-
turned Saturday morning from their
bridal trip to New York.
Mrs. L. A. Finn arrived Friday
from Richland to visit at the home
of Mr.. D. Finn.
Mrs. A. ]. Carver left Saturday for
Auburndale, Fla, where she will re-
side in future.
Mrs. G. P. DeWolf of Palestine,
Texas. is visiting her mother, Mrs. S.
E. HOrnady.
Mrs. E. V. Stockton of Montgomery
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jona-
than Williams.
Messrs. S. d. Clark, T. K. Cobb
and Will Bartlett went to Macon
Thursday.
Mr.. F. G. Thompson has returne /
from a visit to his brother in Biz
mingham.
Mr.. E. E. Worsham and family Of
Fort Gaines were in The city San
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Cooke have re-
turned from their bridal tour in Flor
ida.
Mrs. B. VI. Davidson visited i'll
Shellman last week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
FAIR BEGINS NOV. 10
THREE DAYS OF FUN AND FROL.
&c FOR VISITORS TO DAWSON.
Will Be Best Show in History of Ter.
rell County. Kennedy Shows
Here For Entire Week.

hcTS TOT EHJlI6 week.
Next Wednesday the Terrell Coun-
ty Fair will be open, and thousands
of visitors are expected to invade
Dawson during the week.
The fair will be formally opened
with a grand band concert at ten
O'Clock Wednesday morning by Ken
nedy's famous band
At eleven o'clock the livestock pa
rade will take place, and some of the
finest stock ever seen in Terrell coun-
ty will be in the parade.
Thursday will be farmers day.
Friday will be educational day, and
the schools of the county will attend
and take part in the fair. Many ath-
letic contests will take place Friday,
and attractive prizes are offered for
the successful contestants.
The Terrell County Fair will no
doubt be the best county fair ever
held in the state, and it will be worth
travelling a hundred miles to see.
Those who fail to come will miss a
treat, andlwill regret it.
Con T. Kennedy's shows, with 10
paid attractions and numerous open
air exhibitions, which is without a
doubt the greatest and largest amuse-
ment enterprise of its kind, will eX-
hibit during the entire week, begin
ming Monday, Nov. Sth.
Meet your friends in Dawson dur
ing fair week and have jolly good
time
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
EDUCATIONAL DAY OF
THE TERRELL COUNTY FAIR
Everyone Invited to Attend Opening
Program in the Morning.

Everyone Invited to Attend Opening
Program in the Morning.
Friday, Nov. 18th, will be educa-
tional day at the county fair Fv-
eryone is invited to attend the pro
grams beginning at 10 a. m. in the
morning in the superior court room.
The county schools having holiday
on this day, the children of the coun-
ty are invited to assemble and join in
tn eopening number of the program,
America.
Mr.. M. M. Park, president of the
G. n. l. c., has been invited to de-
liver an address on this occasion, af-
ter which the music and oratory con-
testants will be heard. The pupils
entering this contest will please re-
port to Mrs. C, A. Harris and Miss
Alice Melton in the educational ex-
hibit Friday a. m. at 8 O'Clock.
The county teachers who wish to
bring in their school exhibits Satur-
day will please leave them properly
labeled. Others will please have
their exhibits up by 8 o'clock We'd
nesday morning, Nov. 10th. The es-
say and letter writing contestants
will Please give their papers to Miss
Belle Cheatham not later than Mon
day, Nov 8th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
STORE BURGLARIZED IN
WEBSTER FRIDAY NIGHT
Track Dogs Trailed Burglar Three
Hours. But Failed to Catch Him.

Friday night Sheriff Turner receiv-
ed a telephone message from Sheriff
Christian, of Webster county, stating
that a store had been burglarized in
that county and that he wanted the
sheriff's track dogs to help catch the
burglar. The sheriff referred him to
Mr.. S. B. PinkstOn, of Parrot, who
has track dogs, and Mr.. Pinkston
went with his dogs to the scene OF
the crime. The dogs tracked the
burglar three hours, running the
track into Kinchafoonee swamp,
where they lost it.
The burglar has not yet been cap
tured, nor is there any clue as to his
identity.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
A Wonderful Antiseptic.

Germs and infection aggravate all
ments and retard healing. Stop tina,
infection at once. Kill the germs and
get rid of the poisons. For this pur-
pose a single application of Sloan's
Liniment not only kills the pain but
destroys the germs. This neutralizes
infection and gives nature assistance
by overcoming congestion and gives
a chance for the free and normal flow
of the blood. Sloan's Liniment is an
emergency doctor and should be kept
constantly on hand. Csc, soc. The
.S1.00 size contains six times as much
as the Csc.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
MIR. WILLIAM A. NORMAN
DIED SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Was a Well Known and Respected
Citizen of the County.

Mr.. William A. Norman died at
his home west of Dawson Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock after a short
illness. He was &c years of age at
the time of his death, and was one of
Terrell county's well known and re-
spected citizens. He is survived by
bis wife and three children, Messrs.
John NJ. and Lott w. Norman and
Mrs. Matte McLendon, and these
have the sincere sympathy of many
friends.
The remains were inferred in the
cemetery at Chickasawhatchee
church, east of the city, Elder w. 7.
Everett officiating.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
A LINEN SHOWER
FOR BAPTIST ORPHANS
Baptist Ladies viii Have Benefit for
HapeviIIe Orphange.

The Woman's Missionary Union of
the Baptist church will give linen
shower Friday afternoon at o'clock
at the church for the benefit of the
Baptist orphanage at Hapeyille, Ga.
The shower" will be compliment
airy to the Sunbeams Of the church,
who are interested in getting up a
box for the orphanage.
All the ladies of the church, the
members of the Young Women's Aux
iliary, the Lynne Durham society and
any others are cordially invited to
come. Refreshments will be served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
A FORMAL TEN IN HONOR
OF MISS MARION EDWARDS
Miss Claire WoOten Is Hostess at a
Delightful Affair.

Miss Claire WOOten Is Hostess at a
Delightful Affair.
Miss Claire Wooten was hostess at
formal tea Thursday afternoon
complimentary to Miss Marion Ed
wards. Mrs. T. C. Geise met the
guests at the door, and Mrs. J. E..
Morris, led the way to the punch
bowl, where they were served by
Miss Louise McNulty and Mrs. E. C.
Paschal, Jr. In the receiving line
were the hostess and honoree, Mrs.
w. H. Gardner, Jr., Mrs. r. B. Nc
Lain, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. w. A. Nc
Lain and Mrs. M. C. Edwards. In
the dining room Mesdames j. A.
Shields, Guy Chappell, w. H. Gurr
and others served Russian tea with
sandwiches. The table had as CEN
trail decoration French basket of
pink roses.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
Cheaper Than Home-Made.

You cannot make a good cough
medicine at home for as little as you
pay for Foley's Honey and Tar, nor
can you be sure of getting the fresh,
full strength, clean and pure mate
rails. Did you ever hear of a home
made cough medicine doing the work
that FOley's is doing every day all
over the country? Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
SACRED BAND CONCERT
NEXT SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Famous Kennedy Band Will Give al
Omen Air Concert.

The famous band of the Con I.
Kennedy shows, under the leadership
of Prof. A. U. Esliche, will give a
sacred concert on the court house
square Sunday afternoon at 30
o'clock.
This is said to be one of the best
carnival bands in the country, and
the public is cordially invited to hear
it render sacred music Sunday after
noon free of charge.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our most heart
felt thanks to all who were so kind
and sympathetic to us in the recent
bereavement of our most precious
daughter and sister; also for the
beautiful floral offerings. May heav-
ems rich blessings abide continually
with them, is our prayer. Respectful
". MRS. ELLA HELTON AND SONS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
Locating the Trouble.

When one is suffering from back
ache, rheumatism, lumbago, bilious
ness, sharp pains, sore muscles and
stiff joints it is not always easy to
locate the source of trouble, but nine
times out of ten it can be traced to
overworked, weakened or diseased
kidneys. Foley Kidney Pills have
benefited thousands of sufferers.
Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
500 Reward. 500

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
lesrn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all It's
stages and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh cure
a. the only positive cure now known to the med
zeal frapernity. CatarTh being a constitutional
disease requires a constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken internally, acting
directly up0n the blood and mucous surfaces or
the system thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease and giving the patient strength
nv building up the constitution and assisting na-
ture in doing its work The prQprtetors rave
"a much faith in its curative powers that they
Offer one Hundred Dollars for any ease that II
fails 10 cure Send for list OF testimonials
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold BIZ sl1 Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
Cured Boy of Group.

Nothing frightens a mother more
than the loud, hoarse cough of Group.
Labored breathing, strangling, chok-
ing and gasping for breath demand
instant action. Mrs. T. Neureuer, OF
Eau Claire, Wis, says: 'FOley's
Honey and Tar cured my boy of Group
after other remedies failed" Rec
commended for coughs and colds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02

Miss Gladys Crowell entertained
ten young ladies' at six o'clock din
ner Thursday evening in honor Of
Miss Anna Alexander. The central
decoration on the prettily appointed
table was a vase of roses. After the
dinner the young men called, and the
party attended the picture show.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
THE L. ID. c. MET IN
LOG CABIN CLUB HOUSE
Discussion of Live Southern Topics
Proved Interesting.

Through the courtesy of the Wo-
mans Club the Daughters of the Con-
federacy have a conveniently large
meeting place for their growing men,
bership, and the new president, Mrs.
W. S. Dozier, called the chapter to-
gether for the first time in the new
quarters last Wednesday afternoon.
The discussion of live topics con-
nected with the South proved inter
esting and instructive. and the appro-
pirate music added a bright feature.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02

The Woman's Missionary Councll
of the Methodist Episcopal church,
South, appointed Nov. "a as the
date for the observance of the week
of prayer and self-denial by the w.
mans Missionary Society. AS IHIS 10
the date for the Terrell County falr
the Dawson auxiliary will observe
Nov. 18th, 18th and 18th. An inter-
esting and instructive program IS De-
ing prepared.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
Paving Taxes Slowly.

Tax Collector Russell informs The
News that the tax payers are not
paying their dues TO the county and
state very fast. Up to date he has
collected $1,905, about $40 less than
he collected for the same period last
year. The The books will close Dec
goth.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT
CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN
Members of NJ. +. Club Compliment
ed BY Misse Saville and Young.

Members of NJ. f. Club Compliment
ed BY Misse Saville and Young.
The NJ. E. Club, under the direc-
ton of Miss Chap Sayille and Miss
Hazel Young, gave a unique party
Friday afternoon in celebration OF
Halloween, which was much enjoyed
by the sixty members attending. The
entertainment was given at the col
lege. First, a splendid program was
given, then the real fun began. Each
person present, including the corps
of teachers and members of the club,
were adorned with badges symbolic
of the time. The decorations were
of rightful witches on their proven
bal broomsticks, JACKIE 'lanters, light
ed and throwing a weird glow over
the assembly, while white shrouded
chants" walked restlessly to and fro
as if dissatisfied with their surround
ings in the spirit world. The club
colors being green and white, the
hall was decorated with wild asters
and ferns. No prizes were offered,
but each guest received as faVOrs tin
slipper whistles containing a written
fortune. A contest was held also to
prove the industry of the club mem
bers, the boys Smelling corn and the
girls Smelling peas. All sorts of Hal
ICwe'en games were INDUCED in and
a hunt for the thimble, ring and pen
nv furnished much amusement. MISS
Mae Tweedy served punch from
bowl embedded in the seasons deco
rations and Miss Bessie Pye made
most charming witch, who told fort
unes from her tent in the corner
Altogether this was a most enjoyable
occasion, and will long be remember
ed nv those present.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
Engagement Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Gormley of
Tulsa, OKLA, announce the engage
ment of their daughter Ida Mae, to
Charles S. Carter, OF Camilla, Ga. the
wedding to take place in November.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gormley are former les
idents of Terrell county, and the
bride-to-be has many friends here
who will learn of her approaching
marriage with much interest.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
HOWE'S CIRCUS BROUGHT
BIG CROWD TO TOWN MONDAY
The Show Gave a Bright and Clean
Exhibition to Large Crowds.

Howe's circus reached Dawson ear
ly Sunday morning and Immediately
began unloading and hauling the
paraphernalia to the show grounds
at the ball park. This procedure was
witnessed by the usual crowd of
youngsters, who look on the coming
of the circus as a great event in their
lives. Monday a throng of people
came to town, many to satisfy them
selves by witnessing the parade and
free outside exhibitions, while others
took it all in. The show was fairly
well patronized, and gave a good,
clean exhibition.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
WILL ASK PARDON
FOR CLAYTON AARON
Application for Clemency VIII BE
Heard by Prison Board This Week.

Heard by Prison Board This week
The application of Clayton Aaron
for clemency will be heard by the
board of prison commissioners in At
lanta this week. Colonel R. r. Mar
lin. who is Aaron's attorney, has filed
the application with number OF
strong endorsements. Aaron has
served nearly five years of a ten-year
sentence for perjury and it is the
opinion of many that his punishment
has been sufficient.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02

If you have $4,000 which you
would like to loan for three or five
years on real estate worth $4,000
please communicate with me at once
r. R. JONES, Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WILL
MEET THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Ladies' VIII Hold Regular Quarterly
Meeting in Superior Court Room.

The Library Association will hold
their regular quarterly meeting on
Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
meeting is an important one, and will
be held in the superior court room
of the Terrell county court house.
Every member is urged to be pres
emit at this meeting.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
Cures Old Sores, Oalsr Remedies Won't Cure

The worst cases, no matter of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DE-.
Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil. II relieves
Pain anC Heals at the same time. 2Sc. SOC, s. 90
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02
Piles Cured in 6 to IA Days

Your druggist will refund money II ,.i FAZO
IMMINENT fails to cure any case OF !tc1lne'
BIind. bleeding or Protrudng Piles in TO - Gays
The first application gives Ease ana Nest' w.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-11-02

Remember to read Remember. +"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-12-18
AUTHORITIES STILL ACTIVE
IN BOMB sCONSPlRACIES.

NEW YORK, Dec 1S.-Charges
OF participation in an alleged con-
spiraey against the allies Frederick
Schlandel, German clerk in the
National City bank, the largest bank
ing institution in the country, was
arrested today He is alleged to
have furnished German secret agents
here information about the allied
financial matters passing through
the bank in connection With the
purchases of munitions and other
transactions. The arrest was made
a few hours after four other men
had been taken into custody on
charges of plotting an attempt TO
blow up the Welland canal which
connects Lake Erie and Lake On
tario
Included among the alleged con-
spirators is Paul Koenig, chief OF
the bureau of investigation of the
Hamburg line and alleged
dlicCtol VI the 1etIiidu secret ser
vice agents activities in this country
The arrest was made by Captain
Tunney Captain Tunney said
the bank clerk confessed that
he was paid s25 q week TO turn
over to the German agents any in
formation, relating TO munitions
deals. Officials OF the bank refused
to make statement. but said they
might give out a statement later in
the day.
United States Commissioner
Houghton fixed Koenig's bond at
$4,000 and that of Richard T..
Leidendecher. another alleged con-
spirator. at $25. 600. To objections
o. the attorneys for defendants the
commissioner said the charges were
very serious" and demanded that
they be held in large bonds The
hearings OF the cases were put over
for January l2
Fred Metzler. third alleged con-
spirator. is still in the jurisdiction
OF the New Jersey courts. but he
Will be brought here for arraign-
ment
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-12-18

WASHINGTON. Dec. f8.-A dras-
tic note 10 Austria's unsatisfactory
answer In the matter "a the ssnkInA
of the Italian liner Ancona Is ev-
pected to he sent to Vienna before
night.
Secretary Lansing has already
prepared vigorous message. Il
will be q. Nd. by President Wilson
today and will be cabled 10 Vienna
tonight, according to announced
plans. The note is now in the
hands Of President Wilson for his
final approval.
IL was antlloritatively stated thar
the reply is brief and sharp, xnd per-
rnits no further quibbling. The situ-
alton between Austria and this gov
ernment is characterized IN official
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-12-18
CAR OF HUMAN Freight
PlUNeEs INTO 4 RIvEn

SPOKANE. Wash. December rs.
~~ Several persons were killed and
twelve others injured when the
North Division bridge suddenly gave
way and carried trolley ear with
It's crowd of human freight piGnging
into The river many feet below
A second Ger following close be-
hind hung suspended over the brlnN
OF the open draw while terrified pas.
sengers scrambled out OF the rear ex.
it's
Several minutes elapsed before
.iremen and policemen reached ths
scene after the call for help va
made.
IN the meantime doxea or NOR.