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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS
Genuine Merit Required to VII
the Peoples Confidence

Have you ever stopped to reasOl
why it is that so many products that
are extensively advertised ell at once
drop out of sight and are soon for
gotten? The reason is plain--the
article did not fulfill the promises d
the manufacturer. This applies more
particularly to a medicine A medic
inal preparation that has real cura.
tive value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedg
is recommended by those who have
been benefited, to those who are ia
need of it.
A prominent druggist says Take
for example DR.. KiImer's Swamp
Root, a preparation I have sold fol
many years and never hesitate to rec
Ommend, for in almost every case il
shows excellent results, as many Of
my customers testify. No other kid
ney remedy that l know of has 50
large a sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony of thousands who
have used the preparation the sue
cess of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-ROot i
due to the fact that it fulflls almOs
every wish in overcoming kidney dis
eases, cOrrects urinary troubles and
neutralizes the uric acid, which
causes rheumatism.
You may receive a sample bottlf
Of Swamp-Root by parcels post. Ad
dress DR.. Kilmer & Co., BinghamtOn
N. Y, and enclose ten cents; alSC
mention The Dawson News.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19

A representative of the North Car
DINA Mutual and Provident Associa-
ton, a negro insurance organization,
has been in Dawson for several days
stirring up things, and the results OF
his Investigations may place some OF
Dawson's colored citizens in an en-
barrassing position, if it does not
land them in jail.
1t seems that there has been a con-
spiracy to defraud the North Caro-
lima Mutual by the insurance of the
lives of negroes who were consump-
tives or otherwise afflicted with fatal
diseases, some of the negro phys
clans certifying to their good health.
There is one instance where a negro
man in the last stages of consump-
ton was insured for $500 in favor Of
the 10 year old daughter of well
known negro not related to the in
sured and upon the death Of the
policy holder the amount of the pol
icy was collected by the daughter af-
ter her parents had made an affidavit
that she was 20 years old. The GER
tificate of death was signed by ne
gro physician of Albany, although
the party in question died in Dawson
and was buried here.
The representative of the company
in question has Cancelled a number of
policies as a result of his investiga
ton, and some interesting develop
ments may be expected later.
1t is said that several thousand
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
DOROTHY WALTONS MEET.
Daughters of Revolution Have a De-
delightful Session.


The Dorothy Walton chapter D. A.
R. was delightfully."- entertained We'd
nesday by Mrs. Geo. G. Riley. After
the business meeting a particularly
interesting programme was given.
The response to the roll call was
made with quotations from Georgia
authors. Miss Tweedy's paper,
'fGeorgians in Literature" was most
excellent. Mrs. G. NJ. Couric gave a
reading, Sidney Lanier's beautiful
poem, Song of the Chattahoochee."
Miss Clementine Marlin played sew
eral selections which were greatly en-
joyed. After the program delight
full salad course was served. Mrs. E.
C. Paschal and Miss Clementine Mar
lin assisted in serving. The chapter
will meet next month at the home of
the regent, Mrs. r. L. Saville, Feb
10th, at $3.50 p. m.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
SASSER CIRCUIT NEWS.
First Quarterly Meeting Was Held
at Herod Saturday.

The first quarterly meeting of the
Sasser circuit was held at McLain S
Chapel, Herod, Saturday. DR.. T. D..
Ellis, the beloved presiding elder,
preached an able sermon at Il o'clock
and held the conference in the after
noon. W. A. Wheeler and G. H.
Brown of Sasser, NJ. D. Laing and
]. C. Wimberly of New Hope, and
R. M. Minis and sons, Justin and Ar
thur, of Doverel, were the officials
present from the other churches. J..
H. Kelly and w. L. Quinn were the
officials from Herod, and number of
visitors were also present. The re-
ports showed the charge in good con-
dition, a better showing being made
than at first quarterly conference
last year on support of the ministry.
C. H. Brown was made steward for
Sasser and r. NJ. Minis, Sr., for Do
verel.
The dinner at noon was in keeping
with the hospitality of the good peo-
pie of HerOd community. The fresh
fish were especially enjoyed.
Dr. Ellis made suggestion that the
stewards postpone the making of tine
assessment for the support of the
ministry, which was approved.
The Sasser trustees were author
lied to borrow $1,000 from the
church extension fund, so an effort
will be made at once to secure the
loan if possible.
DR.. Ellis made a talk at the close
of the conference urging that church
conferences be held; that the Sunday
schools observe a monthly mission
airy day (Which plan McLain's Sun
day school readily adopted Sunday;
that the people support the preachers
and elder from their own smoke
houses, cribs, etc.
DR.. Ellis was to preach at Herod
Sunday morning, but was rained out.
The pastor preached to a small con-
gregation there Sunday night
There will be preaching at Sasser
next Sunday MORNING and night. All
are invited. J. F. SMELL, P. C.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
AN ENJOYABLE PROGRAM.
LAMBDA Sigma Siciety Entertained the
Ciceronians Friday Afternoon.

At the regular weekly meeting of
the literary societies of the Dawson
high school Friday afternoon the
Lambda Sigma society entertained
the Ciceronian society with varied
and interesting program. This was
the first meeting of the societies for
the new year, and the meeting was
such as to indicate additional interest
on the part of the students in this
work. The program was as follows:
"New Year Resolutions Homer
Patterson.
"Wonders of America" Foster
Geise
amation-Hunter Bell.
QuarteAte, ''Tfpperary '-Daven-
port Edwards, Sidney Langston, Da-
vid Ellis and B. B. Perry.
Recitation-Lucile Lewis.
Piano Duet-Gladys CroWel and
Anna Alexander.
The program as a whole was well
rendered and greatly enjoyed. The
presence of several visitors was ap-
preciated. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public to attend the
meetings of the literary societies each
Friday afternoon at 1880 O'Clock.
There is a standing invitation to the
people to visit the schools at any
time when they are in session.
The program for next Friday af-
ternoon will be conducted by the Cic-
eronian society, which will entertain
the Lambda Sigmas. The program
will deal with the celebration of Lees
birthday. ALICE MAY PERRY,
]. B. PETTY, Reporters.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
A GOOD YEARS WORK.
WOMAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY
COLLECTED $772 LAST YEAR.
Reports Read at January Meeting
Showed Satisfactory Work Done
BY Methodist Ladies.

In the January meeting of the Wo-
mans Missionary Society of the Meth
odist church the following reports OF
the work for 1914 were made by the
officers of the various departments
of the organization:
Foreign Observation-Disclosures OF
members, 72; number of subscribers
to Missionary Voice, 10; amount col
lected and RENTED to conference
treasurer, $346.05.
Home Observation-Disclosures of
members, 81; amount collected and
RENTED, $128.53.
Local work-Amount collected
and discussed, $209.47.
Young Peoples Department
Number of members, IS; amount col
lected and RENTED, $3.50.
Junior Department-Bables on
the roll, II; juniors on roll, So;
amount collected and RENTED,
I$7O.94. Total amount collected by
all branches, $772.09.
These statistics represent only a
part of the work done by the society.
The adults have been abundant in
good work. The needy have been
relieved, the sick and strangers Wis
tied and the Borrowing comforted.
The young people have given them
selves in an effort that carried cheer
and material aid wherever they saw a
need. The activities of the juniors
have been felt in the church and
throughout the town. The baby mem
bers have been the inspiration that
made possible all of the good accom-
plished by the society. The officers
for the ensuing year have taken up
their duties with an enthusiasm and
interest that assure an advance along
all lines of the society's work for
1915.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
GLEANINGs FROM GRAVES.
The School Opened Monday. News
Notes and Personal Mention.


School opened Monday with a
splendid attendance in spite of the
fact that the epidemic of measles is
only well under way. OF course, the
only standard school in the county is
bound to be we'll attended. Graves
is very proud of this distinction.
Mr.. Tom Jennings, after trying to
persuade his family, his friends and
even his physician that he had pneu-
monia has developed a fine case of
measles.
Misses Greene and billiard, two of
our efficient teachers, returned Sun
day from a months visit in Macon
and Atlanta.
Mrs. J. w. Dismuke and Master
James Carter of Dawson spent last
week at the home OF Mr., W. H. Dis
nuke.
Misses Agnes Kimble and Eliza
beth Mcbride have returned from a
visit to relatives in Columbus.
Mrs. w. A. Fischer of River juno
ton, Fla, is the guest of her father,
Mr.. H. H. Melton.
Miss Cleo Aycock, who teaches at
Warner, spent the weekend with her
parents here.
Miss Eleanor Grimes visited Miss
Evelyn Marlin in Dawson last week.
Miss Lily Dismuke has returned
from visit in Sparks and Poulan.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Norton visited
relatives in Dawson Sunday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
Pat Deegans Returns Home.

Mr.. Pat Deegans, who left Dawson
six years ago to join the army, has
returned to this city, and is at the
home of his mother, Mrs. L. Welch.
Mr.. Deegans was accompanied home
by his wife, whom he married in
California, and his little daughter.
Pat says he remained in the army
until he got tired and then took
French leave, joining moving pict-
ure company on a trip around the
world. He later went into the quar-
termaster's division Of the army. At
ter leaving the army the second time
he went to California, where he re-
manned until he came to Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
Mrs. r. #. Williams Dead.

News was received in Dawson Fri.
day morning announcing the death
of Mrs. R. F. Williams, which Oc'
Cured in Ashburn Thursday night
Mrs. Williams was the wife of Mr.
R. F. Williams, who was section fore
man of the Seaboard railway, located
near Yeomans, and she had many
friends in this county who will regrer
to learn of her death. The remains
were buried at Cuthbert Friday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
THE JOKE WAS TURNFI
TWO POPULAR LADIES "Capr,,
ED" BY TWO POLICEMEN
Were Trying to Brighten Two
Friends by Shaking Blinds Wbon
Officers We're Summoned


The old saying that "he lauybI
best who laughs last" was illustrato1
in a unique manner few nights al
when a Dawson matron and III
young lady visitor, being aronsoJ
from slumber by the noise Of COW
one tampering with the blinds. no,1
their bed room, were so terrified tbo1
they even forgot to scream and ii
shaking and shivering with fright md
remainder of the night during III
absence of the head of the hone.
The noise continued for some timo
and a vague suspicion entered hi
mind of the lady of the house. TbJ
following night the performance w.d
renewed. This time the lord of tb9
house was present. Suspecting thl
parties to be a pretty and poDuIal
young matron and maid he ouiatlJ
went to the phone and summoned
the police.
Imagine the surprise and chagr,I
when the young women were rounal
ed up by two burly policemen. wboI
took them unawares.
Explanations were offered and AL
cepted, the whole thing being a prael
teal joke The two policemen wend.I
ed their way back to town, the ma.
RAIDERS went quietly to their homes
and the ladies on whom the joke wa,|
perpetrated are laughing yet at tn.
way the tables were turned.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
THE HONOR ROLL
OF COttondaIe School. Pupils Who
Averaged Over 80 Per Cent.

Averaged Over 80 Per Cent.
Following is the honor roll Of the
Cottondale school for the past week.
These pupils have all made an aver
age of over 80 per cent in each study
and over 95 per cent in department.
The patrons are very proud Of the
work the school is now doing. The
pupils all seem very much interested
in their work, and all are making
a splendid record. 1t is hoped to
make this the best year in the history
OF the school.
High School Pupils-Cleo Aver
lite, Gussie Blanche West, Elton Az
critic, Laura Jennings, Florine Jen-
nings, Zelma Hammer, Thelma Hitler,
Dixie Kennedy, Juanita Kennedy,
Ruth Jenkins Ferris Kennedy, Ros-
well Daniel, Kenneth Kennedy, Err
nest Hitler.
Primary Grades-Hansell Jen-
nings, Sara E. Jennings, Lucy G.
Daniel, Mervin Davis, Linda Daniel,
Lynn Kennedy, Bryant Kennedy, Otis
Jenkins, Pierre Kennedy, Walton
Hammer, Barnett Hitler, LEVEL Hill
Ter, Matte West, Maude Averitte,
Florme Averitte, Eva Lois Jenkins,
Jessie Ruth Jennings, Bill Davis Joe
Ben West, T. V. Jenkins, Jessie Ken
needy.
Teachers-Miss Mamie TrOtman,
principal; Miss Rosa May Trotman,
assistant.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
HAD A RAT ON HIM.

While sitting in the family circl
after supper a few nights ago Nj
NJ. E. Jennings felt tickling sena
ton on his body, and his surpris
may be imagined when he found
rat between his clothing Early ths
afternoon Mr.. Jennings had take
part in a rat killing in his crib ami
the one that disturbed him at nigh
had taken refuge under his clothe
and been carried around by him ser
eral hours.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19

On account of the extreme finan-
cial condition we will be forced to
require payments of accounts not lat
er than the tenth of every month.
We appreciate all the Tavors IN the
past. and will do all in our power
to warrant a continuance in the flu
ture. Our prices will be as low as
we can possibly sell goods, and our
quality as high as we can buy. Yours
to please. WALL BROS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
HON. MARK L. EVERETT is DEAD

gia Passes Away in Lumpkin.
Hon. NJ L. Everett, prominent cit
izen of Southwest Georgia, died in
Lumkpin Friday at the age of 68.
He is survived by ten children.
The deceased was widely known
and highly esteemed, having served
several terms as representative in the
legislature and also the state senate.
Mr.. Everett had relatives and
many friends in Dawson and Terrell
county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
All Intending to Put in New Phones
Should Dc So at Once,

SIlOJIU DC 80 at OnCe.
The Dawson News Job Rooms has
the contract to print new telephone
directory for the Dawson Telephone
Co., and the book will be out in a few
days.
ALI those contemplating putting in
telephones should file their applica-
lions at once so that their names may
be entered in the new directory.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
THE CITY COURT.

Regular January Term Is i'm Session
With Judge Edwards Presiding.
The regular January term of city
court convened Monday morning
with Judge M. c. Edwards presiding.
The term will probably adjourn
tomorrow until the April term. The
April term is destined to have an I'M
usually large docket, there having al
ready been more than so cases filed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19

The condition of Mrs. J. A. Ivey
is steadily improving, which is graf
flying to her many friends. Mrs.
Ivey has been seriously i'll since Sep
TENDER, and has been greatly missed
ed in the circle in which she moves.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
WROTE INSURANCE ON LIVES
OF DYING MEN IN DAWSON
Clever Scheme By Local Negroes Defraud Negro nsur
ance Company Has Been Unearthed

dollars have been fruadulently col
lected from the North Carolina COM
pany within the past few years.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-01-19
cures Old Sores, Other Remedies wuu,f curs

Read "Was and Is" Hornady.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-11-12
Our Honor Roll

We have received subscription
and renewals from the following
since our last issue:
+ Jackson, J w Carter, w Z
Traw, Mrs Mollie Hart, Mrs l.
kolley, w J Luter, b + Fry, VIII
Raglin, Jesse Haynes, Mrs l. b
Spell, Mrs M K Wise, VIM Hinkle,
John Anderson, w & Wilson, j M
Davis, j + Hogan, X 4 Alexander,
Mrs Lou Gray, Frank Ried, Il X
Maynard, + M Morrow, RI Cox,
} q Gazaway, 4 ) Lawhon, } X
Nlnsant, ) j Kenner, j A Vester,
Z K Ladd, WIN Johnston, Willis
Cherry, Mrs Lima Weaver, NJ l.
Russell, Charley Kirby, Tom Hill,
w IL Nesbitt, II ID Switzer, J w
Abbott, J II Hord, Hubert Nicks,
} l. Bowden, Harry Hite, TIE Sut-
ton, Il + Ferguson, Ben X Johnson
J T Webb, J II Fowler, ED 4 J
Watson, 4 & Mcclure, j ii Lamb,
C f Switzer, y j RedwIne, Harry
Crawley, } Q Graham, l. B Bird, J
g Pollison, w Il Anderson, DR. NJ
Wilson, K K Pace, 4 X Pnce,
Robert Layl, Rev J w Tbarp,
Jabe Smith, l. NJ Davis, J M
Thompson, 4 l. Elliott, Lewis Ca.
TO, w X Holloway, J E Williams,
J l. Ford, l. Brown, J Gaugh, Will
Hogan, II Barnett, Lee Sharp, Don
Ruff, c T. Ennis, A 4 Reeves, Gus
Anderson, II Il Barry, DR. L II Hall
GrantCoe, w II Radchif, Jim Hart,
g A Sage, Jim McNeece, l. Bellah,
w A Lilly, } p George, J L Jones,
James Hubble, Joe Foster, w +
Cook, g G johnson, Mrs NJ II
Dame, II e Boiling, Yon Tyler,
Grlff Waldron, Il l. Christian, j 5
Anderson, J Ii Cox, Ellis II Miller,
J A Riggs, w G McNiel, Dan
Bates, Frank Weatherford, S Nc.
Nabb, Geo Mansker, Mrs Ruth
Bickers.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-11-12
OLDFIELD ANNOUNCES
FOR REELECTION

1t Is with pleasure that we this
week announce Hon. w. A. Old.
held as a candidate for reelection
to Congress from this district.
Mr.. Oldfeld is seeking reelection
at this time solely upon bis merits
as a public Official, and all fairmlnd.
ed men are bound to admit that
no man has ever rendered more or
better service in favor Of the peo-
pie than has Mr.. Oldheld. lie has
certainly been faithful To duty ut
all times.
lie has risen IN prominence and
Influence at Washington until he is
recognized as one of the ablest men
IN congress. This is attested by
the fact that he has for several
years been chairman of the commit.
tee on Patents, and in addition
thereto, was recently elected to
membership on the Ways and Means
Committee, the most important and
most powerful committee IN con-
gress.
He is in perfect harmony and
accord with the administration and
is recognized " President Wilson
as one OF his staunchest and most
able supporters.
No man in this district stands
closer to the people or enjoys a
greater share of the public confidence
lie Is an untirlng worker and the
people appreciate his efforts in be-
half of good government. HIS
thousands of friends will show their
appreciation by giving him their
loyal support in the coming cleo
tion.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-11-12
SLY CUPID HAS
BEEN BUSY AGAIN

Another surprise wedding took
place at the home of Mrs. SalliC
Jones IN Pocahontas Sunday even.
ing at about o'clock. The con
tractIng, parties were NJ NJ Z Kent
Eaton Of Leslie and Miss Clara
Jones of Pocahontas. The ceremo.
ny was performed by County Judge
Pringle and the only witnesses
were Miss Mary Peters and Harry
Byard.
Both are splendid young people
and move IN the hest society and
have a very large circle Of friends.
Mr.. Eaton is the only son of At
torney S. A. ID. Eaton and is at
present holding a position as cashier
and stenographer for the ii. ID.
Williams Cooperage Company at
Leslie. The happy couple left on
the noon tram today Thursday
for Leslie where they will make
their future home. The Star
Herald wishes for them a long life
of happiness and prosperity.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-11-12
league -HObSOn

A pretty home wedding occurred
at Delhi ST.. Tuesday evening at
the home OF A. !. league, when
hls brother, j. Dempsey league of
the Santa Ana Cooperative Sugar
Co., married Miss Eta IIobson, a
beautiful young woman from Salem,
Ind. Rev. Paul T. Wright per.
formed the ceremony, which was
witnessed only by the Immediate
family.
The home was prettlly decorated
with mammoth white chrysanthe
NUNS and the bridal. party stood
beneath an arch of greenery, the
bride wearing a handsome gown Of
white crepe de chine. A turkey
supper followed the wedding.
Many costly gifts including silver
ware, linen and china were receiv.
ed by Mr.. aud Mrs. league, who
have gone to San Diego for we'd
ding trip. They will make their
home here. & Santa Ana (Cal. } Reg
Ister.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-11-12
GOVERNOR HAYS
SPRINGS SURPRISE

Governor Hays last Friday APP
pointed Dinner &. Burnsides as a
member of the board Of control Of
the state charitable institutions, to
susceed the late James Surridge.
This was big surprise TO many
friends Of the Governor aud TO the
people of the state. X. Z. Allen
was slated for the place and it was
the universal opinion that he would
receive the appointment The ap-
pointment Of Burnsides, politicians
say, means that the Governor will
not offer himself tor reelection.
-Burnsides is only ~ years of age,
is a relative of the governor aud
has been holding position in the
Office OF Attorney General Wallace
DAVIS.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-11-12
.RAVENDEN SPRINGS
IMPROVEMENT DIST,

In this issue of the Star Herald
appears the assessment of benefits of
Road Improvement No. ], in which
is embraced the territory from
Rayenden Springs to Rayenden, in
the western part of the county.
The commissioners request us TO
explain to the tax payers IN said
district that the amount Of the as
sessment Is 20 be paid IN twenty
Equal annual Installments. For
instance: Ii the total assessment
on a tract of land is $40, the owner
will be required to pay 81 a year
for 20 years; if the assessment Is
500, the annual payments will be
So. In other words, one twentieth
of the total assessment only is 10
be paid in any one year.
The Commissioners are Joe ;.
Decker, X. l.. Higginbotham and
George Poteet.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-11-12
MODERN WOODMEN
WILL ENTERTAIN

The local camp NJ w. A. will
give a big entertainment in Pooa-
hontas Saturday and Saturday night
Nov. goth. The leading feature Of
the occasion will be lecture and
fine moving pictures at the opera
house at night, the entire expense
to be bourne by the local Camp.
The public is invited aud a nice
time assured all who attend. Sec.
retary of State Earle w. Hodges, a
loyal member of the order, has been
invited aud has promised to he here
aud deliver an address for the oo.
casion Saturday afternoon, at 9
o'clock.