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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
CALHOUN FARMER
KILLED BY A NEGRO
MR.. GENE MELVIN WAS SHOT
BY ONE OF HIS NEGRO HANDS
EARLY MONDAY MORNING.

Monday morning Sheriff Turner
received a telephone message from
the sheriff of Calhoun county asking
him to bring his track dogs to that
county to assist in running down a
negro who early that morning had
shot and killed Mr.. Gene Melvin, a
prominent farmer, about two miles
south of Leary. Sheriff Turner'S
dog was killed while running the
murderer of Sheriff Taylor in Ran
dolph and the sheriff did not feel at
liberty to send the county's dog with
out the authority of the commission
ers, which was later secured, but at
last accounts the murderer had not
been captured.
The details of the killing are
meager, but it is reported that Mr..
Melvin ordered the negro to go to
work, and upon the latter's refusing
to do so the negroes mother inter
fered and took his part. Mr.. Melvin
and the woman become engaged in
difficulty and the negro secured a
weight with which he struck Mr.. Mel
vim terrific blow on the head. The
white man fell to the ground and ex-
pired in short time.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
ALLEN DAVIS BECAME ANGRY
BECAUSE OFFICER ASKED
HIM HIS NAME

Chief of Police Harris Peddy had
a narrow escape from death at the
hands of an angry Negro about 8
o'clock Saturday night.
Allen Davis, negro, who lived on
the Waller place, had been hanging
around town for several days, and the
police, who are busy rounding up
street tax defaulters, had several
times asked him his name and where
he lived. The negro was non-com-
initial and avoided the police, which
caused them to suspect that he was
possibly a criminal. Saturday night
Chief of Police Peddy saw him on the
streets and approached him with the
determination of getting line on
him. When he was within a few feet
of Davis he asked his name, where
upon the negro used an oath. saying:
81 am tired of you white folks follow
ing me up" and pulling pistol from
his pocket fired twice at Chief Peddy
in quick succession, the powder
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
NEGRO SHOOTSA CHIEF PEDDY;
PURSUED AND SLAIN BY POSSE

singing him in the face.
Chief Peddy pulled his pistol and
fired at the negro once and snapped
it at him twice without effect. Davis
disappeared in the darkness and left
town in his buggy. A posse was soon
organized, headed by Sheriff Turner
and Chief Peddy, which went in pur-
suit of Davis. He was located at his
home on the J. E. Waller place, near
Walters mill, early Sunday morning:
The officers for nearly an hour tried
to persuade Davis to come out and
peaceably surrender, which he re-
fused to do. The officers then
knocked the door of the shanty down
and Davis emerged shooting right and
left and made break for the nearby
woods. The officers sent fusilade
of shots after him, and he ran a short
distance and fell dead, his body liter
ally riddled with bullets.
The body of Davis was brought to
Dawson and placed on the sidewalk
between the Bank of Dawson and A.
A. Lewis Co.'s store, where it was
viewed by hundreds. 1t was later re-
moved to the undertaking establish
ment of J. S. Thomas where it was
prepared for burial. No coroner's
inquest was held.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
WONAN'S CLUB MEETS
AFTER SUMMER REST
MEETING WAS VERY INFORMAL
AND ENJOYABLE IN ITS
SIMPLICITY.

The meeting of the Woman's Club
at their club house on September ~
marked another milestone in this
work. The meeting was very lnfor-
NAL and enjoyable in the simplicity
of it's entertainment. 1t was Just
gathering together of the Woman's
club family after their summers rest
and the greeting to our school teach
ers whom we were so pleased to have
with us. Of course we expect to
have the pleasure of enrolling them
as club members during their stay
with us, for the teachers are always
source of pleasure to the club
women, besides their help with their
good suggestions, even though their
duties will not permit of regular rou-
tine work with us.
There was no business at this meet
ing, but the president gave brlef
outline of the years work and read
the names of the general committees.
The enthusiasm which was expressed
by all the women leads to the belief
that we will be able to accomplish
much for the uplifting and beautify-
ing of our town. Our officers are
capable women and are well-known
workers for whatever they undertake,
and the club women are noted for
their earnest cooperation with those
whose duty it is to plan the work.
Although the club was supposed TO
be resting during the summer, yet the
new screens and the pretty new oil
stove attested the fact that all had
not been idle. We are indebted to
the Standard Oil Company for the
gift of the stove and we are truly
grateful for it. We expect soon to
have a ventilated cabinet filled with
needed dishes, cooking utensils, cut
Iery. etc., for we are sure to have
only to let our friends know our need
in this line to be abundantly supplied.
We are hoping that The Dawson
News will grant US space in its col
umns to give to the town and county
our club uotes, so that the public
may know the enterprise we foster
The Dawson News has always been
a warm supporter of the Woman's
club and many favors have we en-
joyed at its hands.
The regular meeting of the club
will be on the first Wednesday in De-
tober at the club house, and our pres
ident will be much disappointed
should anything prevent full at
tendance of the members.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
MOVING PICTURES.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Davidson re-
turned Monday morning from At
lanta, accompanied by Miss Ruth
Mathis, who recently underwent an
operation in an Atlanta sanitarium.
DIR. R. M. Stewart and, daughter,
Miss Linda, visited Robert Stewart at
Camp Harris Sunday,
Judge L. c. Hoyl and Mr.. Clarence
Raglan we're recent visitors to At
lanta.
Mr.. Henry Paschal of Atlanta
spent Sunday with his father, Mr.. f.
C. Paschal.
Mrs. Rogers Carver returned home
Saturday morning from trip to At
lanta.
Rev. J. L. Smith returned Monday
from a visit to Americas.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Riordon have
been to Atlanta.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
u. D. C'S. HOLD
FIRST FALL MEETING.
MEETING WAS WELL ATTENDED
AND BUSINESS OF IMPORT
ANCE WAS TRANSACTED.

The first fall meeting of the Mary
Brantley Chapter, Daughters Of the
Confederacy, was an interesting oc-
casion, at the Log Cabin club Friday
afternoon, the rooms being well filed
with the members and a number of
visitors.
Mrs. w. S. Dozier presided and the
usual devotional exercises were led by
Mrs. j. w. F. Lowrey. The musical
numbers were especially pleasing
from stringed instruments under the
skilled touch of the Misses Allen,
with Miss Dozier at the piano.
Letters on various phases of the
work from state chairmen were read
by Mrs. Gurr in the absence of Mrs
Raines, corresponding secretary.
In the routine of business the cleo
ton of delegates was called, and on
motion of Mrs E. J. Jordan the pres
ident was given power to appoint.
The following members have been
selected to represent the chapter at
the state convention which meets In
Dublin October 1921.
In comprehensive talk on the
work of the organization Mrs. W. FL.
Gurr stressed the significance of
membership and appealed for a bet
ter understanding of its obligations
and greater loyalty to the cause. Mrs.
Gurr told something of the plan of
work for the coming year and an
nounced that an attractive year book
would soon be issued from the Rainey
Press.
"The Star Spangled Banner" by
Mrs. Jesse Horsley was much en-
joyed.
The resignation of Mrs. H. A. Will
kinson, assistant historian, was &C
cepted with regret. A report from
the chapter historian, Mrs. B. ID:
Hood, gave a resume of the good
work accomplished since organization.
The interesting fact was emphasized
that Mrs. Hood has secured crosses or
honor for one hundred and fifty vet
Grams. This is but small part OF
Mrs. Hoods "labor cf love" for the
sacred cause so near her heart and
the members appreciate the fact that
no woman in Georgia has given more
time and thought to the '1pbuilding OF
the memorial work than our own
Mrsr Hood Owing to failing health
she rendered her resignation, out the
chapter unanimously declined to &C
cept it.
Mrs. j. D. Weaver paid fitting
tribute to the life and character of
Admiral Semmes. Miss Dozier also
read a selection bearing on his
achievements in the Confederate
navy.
A delightful social hour followed,
the chapter officers being hostesses.
Hot tea and sandwiches were served.
Now cans. all kinds. at Herman's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04

Mrs. r. B. McLain was hostess at
pretty bridge party during the week
in honor of Mrs. Woolsey, the guest
of Mrs. M. C. Edwards, Mrs. McEn-
cry and Miss Hart, who have recently
visited Mrs. w. B. Parks. Three
tables were used, each honor guest
receiving crocheted centerpiece and
Mrs. T. C. Geise carrying off the
score prize, which was deck of
cards. Mrs. C. T. Lowrey assisted in
serving salad course after the game.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
MR.. LEWIS FERGUSON
DIED SATURDAY NIGHT
Was Depot Agent at Graves Station
and Popular Young Man.

Was Depot Agent at Graves Station
and Popular Young Man.
Mr.. J. Lewis Ferguson died at the
home of his father, Mr.. Frank Fergu-
son, at Graves Station, Saturday
night after an illness from typhoid
fever At the time of his death Mr..
Ferguson was station agent of the
Central railroad, which position he
had held for several years with credit.
He was young man % years of age
and was very popular with a wide
circle of friends. The funeral ,oc-
Cured at the home of his father at
2 80 o'clock Sunday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. j. N. Hudson, after
which the remains were inferred in
Cedar Hill cemetery with Woodmen
honors, of which he was member.
Mr.. Ferguson is survived by his
parents and several brothers and sis
tiers, among whom is Mrs M. G. Hill
of Dawson, and these have the sim
cere sympathy of many friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
Deafness Cannot BE cured

By local applications. as they cannot reach sha
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one
way to cure Deafness and that is by constitution
Al remedies. Deafness Is caused by an Unnamed
condition OF the mucous lining OF the Eustaehian
Tube When this tube is inhamed you have q
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing and when
IL n entirely closed Deafness is the result. and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal condition, hear
ing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out OF
ten are caused By CataTrh. which Is nothing Due
al infiamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
OF Deafness (caused by catarrhl that cannot be
cured BIZ Halls catarrh Cure. Send for eircu-
mrs A F. J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo, 0.
Sold By Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia Aches

The dull throb of neuralgia is
quickly relieved by Sloan's Liniment'
the universal remedy for pain. Easy
to apply; it quickly penetrates with
out rubbing and soothes the sore
muscles. Cleaner and more promptly
effective than mussy plasters or ONT
ment; does not stain the skin or clog
the pores. For stiff muscles, chronic
rheumatism, govt, lumbago, spralns
and strains it gives quick relle1.
Sloan's Liniment reduces the PAIN
and Inflammation in insect bites,
bruises, bumps and other minor IN
iuries to children. Get bottle TO-
day at your druggist, 25c.
Buy that new hat of yours from
Herman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
THE BABY ROLL WAS
DELIGHTFULLY."- ENTERTAINED
A Good Program Was Rendered by
the Children.

The members of the Baby Roll and
their mothers were delightfully."- en-
tertained by the Woman's Missionary
society Friday afternoon at the Meth
odist annex. A good program was
given by the children, among those
taking part being Evelyn Marlin,
Rowena Bum, Ebert Durham, Albert
Cutler, Roswell Hanover, Aubrey and
Gladys Lewis, Mabel Buchanan and
others.
Each member was given a dainty
souvenir and fruit punch with waters
was served. An offering was
brought by the children to further
carry on the work of the organlha-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
Constipation Dulls Your Brain.

That dull, listless, oppressed feeI-
ing is due to impurities in your sys-
tenn, sluggish liver, clogged intestines.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills give
prompt relief. A mild, easy, non
gripping bowel movement will tone up
your system and help to clear your
muddy, pimply complexion. Get a
bottle of DIR. Kings New Life Pills
to-day at your druggist, 25c. A dose
tonight will make you cheerful at
breakfast.
Have you seen the new hats at
Herman's?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
FIRE DEPARTMENT
MAKES QUICK RUN

The fire department responded to
an alarm from the compress Friday
and laid the hose within one minute
and half after the alarm was turn
ed in The compress is nearly half
a mile from the fire station. A bale
of cotton caught fire but was extin-
guished with very little damage.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
AUCTION SALE OF
PURE BRED CATTLE

Shorthorns, HoIsteins and Jerseys to
Be Sold in Townsville.
Tomorrow, October 5, the Thorn
asville Live Stock company will sci
at auction a lot of Shorthorn, Hol-
stein and Jersey cattle, consisting of
bulls, heifers and cows. By referring
to their display advertisement in an
other column you will notice that
they are offering some of the finest
bred cattle ever brought South, and
those who are interested in the cattle
industry will do we'll to attend this
sale and look over their herds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
NEGRO BOY GOT DRUNK;
SET FIRE TO COTTON
Was Driving Wagon to Gin. Abou
800 Pounds Were Destroyed.

Saturday while wagon loaded
with cotton from the farm of Mr.. H.
T. Bridges was being driven to a gin
by negro boy. about 800 pounds Of
the staple was destroyed by fire
After the father of the boy used the
hickory freely he told that two other
negroes were riding on the wagon
and they all got drunk and were
smoking cigarettes while enroute tc
the gin, and the cotton was burning
freely before they discovered and ex
tinguished it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04

When the chest feels on fire and
the throat burns, you have indiges-
ton and you need HERBINE to get
rid of the disagreeable feeling. 1t
drives out badly digested food,
strengthens the stomach and purifies
the bowels. Price SOC. Sold by
Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
MISSING SCHLEY TAX
Collector REPORTED FOUND
He Was Said to Be Short $4,000 in
His Accounts.

his ACCOuhLSs
AMERICUS, Ga.-Sheriff Battle
of Schley county has a report that
j. f. Smith. missing tax collector
of Schley, has been arrested in Port
land, Ore. 1t is said he was short
about $4,000 when he disappeared
several years ago, and the sheriff has
a warrant charging embezzlement.
Private advices from another source
say Smith has been located in Sacra-
mento, Cal Sheriff Battle states he
is making arrangements to send an
officer for Smith.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
ENGAGEMENT OF MISS
FERGUSON ANNOUNCED

An announcement of interest to
the many friends of both contracting
parties was that made Sunday by Mr..
and Mrs. James Anthony Ferguson of
the engagement of their daughter,
Jessie Louise, to Mr.. George Purdee
Sessions. The wedding will take
place in November at the home of the
bride near Dawson.
Lady's Latest Lasts Laced-Horn-
ady.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
BRIDGE PARTIES IN
HONOR OF VISITORS
Mrs. Geise and Mrs. McLain Were
Charming Hostesses.

CHARMING EEUsteSeeS'
Mrs. T. c. Geise complimented
Mrs. McEnery, Mrs. Woolsey, Mrs.
James Melton and Miss Hart with a
ive-table bridge party Thursday aft
ernoon, which was one of the pref
test affairs of the week. Miss jamie
Bush and Mrs. Sallie James met the
guests at the door and Miss Susie
Mae Dozier and Florella Crouch as
sisted in serving an ice course. No
prizes were given. The lower floor
was attractively decorated in yellow,
quantities of golden glow being used
in the several rooms.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04
plIes Cured In s to II Days

Your drugRiss will refund money u fAzo
OINTMENT falls to cure any case OF Itching
Blind Bleeding Protruding Piles IN oto u DAYS
The first application gives Ease and kest. SVe-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04

Buy that new hat of yours from
Herman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04

New caps, all kinds, at Herman's.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
ALL POINTING TO ONE FACT
Events Scheduled to Come Off in Pc
tuna Positive Proof That Fool
Killer Was on Vacation.

There are several events of an edu-
catiOnal nature to be pulled off in our
progressive little city today" the land
lord of the Petunia tavern informed a
guest who wished for some means by
which to pass the time. "At two
O'clock Burt Blurt will wheelbarrow
old Riley Rezzidew, adorned with a
new plug hat and freshly dyed whis-
kers, three times around the public
square. Judge Puffer will eat his own
hat without butter at 4 80. Meanwhile.
Hyson Hush will chaperon the custom
airy peanut with the usual toothpick
round and round most all the after
noon, and Doc Snort and Homer Sprad-
die probably will be fighting off and on
until late hour. And some time dur
ing the evening? Purley Purt and Miss
Kissie McQuick will be made one
the bet was that If Wilson won Purley
would marry Kissie and if Hughes was
victorious Kissie would wed Purley.
All of these episodes will be instruc-
tive. showing beyond a reasonable
doubt that the fools are not all dead
yet.'-Kansas City Star.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
ADULT DEATH RATE TOO HIGH
cation, Points Out Causes of Nor
tality in Middle Age.

The statement made in a recent
bulletin Of the New York board of
health by DR.. Charles f. Bolduan that
the expectation of life for a man of
forty was actually at least year
shorter than it was ten years ago, re-
ceives confirmation from Australia in
the report of a commission appointed
to inquire into the causes of death and
invalidity.
The Lancet Uondon) quotes this
commissions report as saying that the
principal risk Of middle age is in high
blood tension. The principal causes of
this are found in Overstrain and in
chronic poisoning Of the blood by foods
and drinks, and from the bowels and
the throat.
The Lancet says the recommended
tons of the New York and the Aus
tralian bodies are somewhat vague, but
1t welcomes q campaign against avoid
able adult mortality which, it says,
need not become an opportunity for
the exhibition of rampant faddiness,
though risk lies in this direction"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13

lOus and begin to send out new feed
Ing roots at once.
The top should be trimmed to CORE
Spond with the roots; if a tree has lost
some of its roots, trim off a CORE
spending amount from the top, to bal
nnce the loss. On the other hand, if
all the roots are saved, it will not be
necessary to severely prune the top.
In forming the head of the tree,
plan it SO that the side toward the
prevailing winds will be little heav-
Ter than the side opposite; some even
lean the tree toward the direction of
The prevailing wind.
When we prune q tree, we must
keep in mind the fact that the limbs
and roots are co-workers; and when
we remove a large amount of the top
at any one time, we check the action
Of the roots, and consequently the
growth of the tree.
The first few years after an orchard
IS planted, the trees should be pruned
twice year, very lightly once in late
winter or early in the spring, and
again along in the summer. 1t will be
better to cut, or pinch, off the shoot in
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
Jacket Easy to Crochet.

Make a chain of % stitches and
turn, double crochet in third stitch
from the end, double crochet in next
two stitches, one chain, skip one chain,
double crochet in each of next three
stitches, one chain, skip one, one
double in each of three next stitches.
This makes blocks of three stitches.
Continue in this way for % rows.
Turn, chain four, one single crochet
in single between blocks, three chain,
one single in next single and con-
tfnue across. Turn, and continue same
as first row, until you have % blocks.
This forms the back
To make fronts turn and make a
block in each of first ten blocks, turn
and continue for IS rows. Break off
thread and begin on opposite side, max
ing ten blocks across for % rows This
leaves three blocks at the top of cen
ter of back for she neck. Now with
pink or yellow yarn make chain of
five, one single, four chain, one single
all around. This is the beginning of
the border. Fasten colored yarn and
with white yarn make three doubles
over four chains of four. Over fifth
and sixth chains of four make three
doubles, one chain, then two doubles.
continue in this way until the next
corner. On each corner make three
doubles, one chain, two doubles, in
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
ONE SIGHT He HAD MISSED
American Traveller In Rome Particu-
iarIy Anxious to View Corral
"Where "BulIs" Were Kept.

A traveller tells this story Of an
American fellow wanderer in Rome :
The American, who had come from
the plains of the West, visited the Vat
lean, and was shown over the papal
palace. He asked many questions and
desired to see everything.
After the customary sights had been
shown, the priest who attended him
asked:
rs there anything else, Signor Amer
icanO, that you would like to See?"
There is one thing" replied the
American, that 1 want to see more
than anything else, and / hain't been
on the edge Of it yet"
"What is that, signor?"
1.-THE cattle pens"
"The cattle pens? Why, we have
nothing of the sort. signor."
you hain't? Then where In the
world do you keep them papal bulls
that we're always hearin' aboutY'-
Exchange.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-13
By LIMA r. ROSE.)

The pruning of fruit tree, or vine,
should commence the first year; but
as very few of the fruit-growers grow
their own trees, it is not necessary that
we make q close study of the manner
of pruning nursery stock, except that
we should understand wEat class of
trees to select for planting, when we
are able to make our own selection.
In selecting nursery trees, avoid a
slender, tOp-heavy tree, that is unable
to sustain its own weight of leaves,
Avoid the trees that have the head
formed too high, and one that has a
fork or crotch that is liable to split
down when loaded with fruit and leave
you with a crippled or ruined tree at
a time when it should be in its prime.
AS soon as you get your trees from
the nursery your time for pruning COM
mences. If you are starting an apple
tree that is of a dropping variety, start
the head higher than you would if it
is an upright grower.
Trim Roots and Tops.
Trim off all bruised and injured
roots with a sharp knife, leaving a
cIean-cut surface that viii form a cal