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Evening star., 1916-12-08

sued today proved larger than expected.
indicating an output for this last period
of about 743,0o0 bales and heavy SELL
ing resulted as soon as the local cotton
market opened. Under the pressure
prices declined 35 to a points.
Futures opened irregular. Opening
bid: December. 1902; January. 1919;
March. 1929; May. 1888; July. 1870;
october, 1910.
! Toward the middle of the day there was
a mild break which carried the old crop
months 103 to 113 points under yesterdays
last prices. This was one Of the widest
breaks ever recorded on single session
in the local cotton market.
NEW YORK COTTON.
Quotations furnished hy W r. Hibbs Co.
members New York Stock Exchange, New York
Cotton Exchange and Chicago Board OF Trade.
Evening star., 1916-12-08
CURB STOCKS.

Quotations furnished by W b. Iiibbs & Co,
members New YORK Stock Exchange
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
employees OF CITY
MUST PAY THEIR DEBTS
FAILURE WILL BE GROUNDS FOR
DISMISSAL. MEETING OF
COUNCIL SHORT.

The regular meeting of the city
council was held with Mayor Bell and
Councilmen Dean, Hamilton, Morris,
Davidson and McLendon in attend
ance. Councilman Mathis was out of
the city on business.
There was very little business re-
quiring action and the meeting was
very short. Among other matters a
resolution was adopted requiring all
city employees to pay their just debts,
and failure to do so will be cause for
discharge from the employ of the
city.
Superintendent Collier of the water
and light department was instructed
to place seal on all pipes furnishing
free private fire protection to the oil
mills and compress, or require them
to furnish their own meters and re-
port to the superintendent when used.
1t was ordered that the city pay
the expenses of Superintendent Col
Ter caused by his recent injuries by
an electric pole falling with him, the
amount to be paid out of the funds of
the water and light department.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
BOILER MAKERS MAY
SEEK McRAE'S RELEASE
He Claims That He Is a Member of
the Union but Lost His Card

He Claims That He Is Member of
the Union but Lost His Card.
Ed McRae, who was recently ar
rested in Dawson on information re-
ceived from cambridge that he was
wanted by the Decatur county sheriff
on the charge of passing worthless
checks, is still confined in the Decatur
county jail awaiting trial. The Balm
bridge Democrat prints the following
IN reference to his efforts to gain his
liberty:
"E. K. McRae, boilermaker who
has lost his card, has been in jail here
for nearly two months, charged with
passing worthless checks. Three
counts against him in Florida have
been removed through the labors of
his counsel, Mr.. D. B. Bryan, but a
check given to the Chero-Cola people
here still holds good. Other boiler
makers in the city have taken up the
matter of his release, and if he can
prove that he is a union man money
will be supplied. His wife is making
a determined effort to have him re-
leased"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
NEWS FROM BRONWOOD

A number of young boys and girls
will leave for different colleges this
week. Misses Wilma and Elma Mar
tin will be at Milledgeville, Miss
Elizabeth Hudson at Wesleyan, Mr.
Griggs Miller at Barnesville Institute,
Messrs. Watts Murray and Robert
Norton at Emory.
Mrs. W. W. Massey entertained on
Tuesday evening at party in honor
of her Sunday school class. After
games were played an ice cream
course was served.
Mr.. D. B. Hill, Mrs. j. j. Hill and
Mrs. Alma Hill motored to Plains and
on their return spent Sunday with
Mrs. Sara Jiles of Americas.
Miss Virginia Hargrove of Marsh
vile, after visiting Mrs. S. j. Har-
grove, has returned to her home,
Messrs. Keith and Stillwell Ball,
after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. F.
Ball, have returned to their homes at
Jacksonville.
Miss Marie Hatcher of Dawson,
who has been the guest of Mrs. Henry
Williams, returned to her home Fri
day.
Mr.. Monroe Gammage of Pelham
after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Gam
mage, has returned to his home.
Mrs. J. B. Hare of Green Borough
has returned to her home after visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. jim Gammage.
Mrs. Grier of Texas, who has been
the guest of her brother, Mr.. Will
Avery, has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Harris of Cuth-
bert have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Massey.
Mrs. W. X. Pace and Miss HarroH
of near Dawson spent Sunday with
Mrs. E. Howell
Mr.. R. R. Berry and Roy Kennedy
of Camp Harris have been visiting
relatives here.
Miss Susie Martin has returned
from a visit to Eufaula and Mont
gomery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Williams spent
Sunday in Dawson with Mrs. G. j.
Garner.
Mrs. E. C. Berry is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. c. B. Hunter of
Macon.
Miss Theo Williamson and Miss
Ruth Martin will leave Tuesday for
Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abb Weston spent
Sunday with Mrs. Denie Martin.
Miss Hayes of Bluffton is the guest
of Miss Martha Gunnels.
Mrs. E. H. Stapleton is visiting DR..
and Mrs. J. B. Stapleton.
Miss Martha Gunnells has returned
from a visit to Button.
Mr.. Oscar Summerford of Bluffton
spent Sunday here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
Petition in Bankruptcy.

United States District Court, North
ern District of Georgia-Western
Division-In re C. L. Livingston,
bankrupt-In Bankruptcy.-To the
creditors of the above bankrupt, of
Dawson, in the county of Terrell and
district aforesaid: You are hereby
notified that on the 4th day of Sep
TENDER, 1916, the above named was
duly adjudged bankrupt, that the first
meeting of creditors in said matter
will be held in the court house at
Dawson, Ca, on the 18th day of Sep
TENDER, 1916, at the hour Of 3
o'clock a. M, at which time creditors
may attend, prove their claims, APP
point trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as
NAV come before said meeting. The
bankrupt is required to be present.
A. H. GRAY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
For Administration.

/. Georgia, Terrell County.-To all
whom it may concern: R. R. Marlin
having in proper form applied to me
for permanent letters of administra-
ton on the estate of Daisy Simmons,
late of said county, this is to cite all
and singular the creditors and next
of kin of Daisy Simmons to be and
appear at my office within the time
allowed by law and show cause, if
any they can, why permanent admin
istration should not be granted to r.
R. Marlin on Daisy Simmons estate.
Witness my hand and official sigma
ture this 4th day of September, 1916.
i. C. HOYL. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
us NOTES FROM
YEOMANS AND VICINITY

RS Willie Hunt and little daugh-
left Thursday to be guests of rel
Is in Greenville, S. c., before re
line to their home in Louisville,
Misses Madeline Jones and Essie
Allen and Messrs. Pierce Jones
Renza Israel motored to Cusseta
! visit.
f.. Lamar Jones left Monday for
ledgeville, where he will be a stu
4 at the Georgia Military college.
i r. and Mrs. B. w. Tedder and
Ely spent Sunday with their
hitter, Mrs. Pierce Christie.
lis Agnes Griffin returned to her
Il in Columbus Tuesday after a
to Miss Madeline Jones.
II. and Mrs. j. d. Chambless and
bren were guests of relatives in
bksville Sunday.
lisses Veta and Lois Kaufman
lAnna Belle Jones are attending
|Ol in Dawson.
BIS. Eli Bridges spent the week
with her mother, Mrs. George
lnbers.
b.. W. E. Hickey and children of
, my spent last week with Mrs. G.
Bass.
BIS. Rena Chambless has visited
sister, Mrs. Duke Marshall. in
Bon.
fs. Matte Wall of Oakfeld was
quest of relatives here last week.
IiSs Tilla Plowden spent the week
/. with home folks in Shellman.
h, Ichabod Marshall of Columbus
% last week with relatives here.
h, J. W. Hautpan visited his sis
b Moultrie last week.
hss Rosa Lee Watson is visiting
Dives in Sasser.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
For Dismission.

Georgia, Terrell County.-Where-
as J. D. Chambless, executor of the
last will and testament of ]. A.
Chambless, represents to the Court
in his petition, duly filed and entered
on record, that he has fully admins
tered j. "A. Chambless' estate, this is,
therefore, to cite all persons concern
ed, kindred and creditors, to show
cause, if any they can, why said Ex-
ecutor should not be discharged from
his administration and receive letters
of dismission on the first Monday in
October, 1916 L. G. HOYL, Ordi-
nary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
10 Teachers and Trustees
of Rural Schools.

No pupil will be permitted to go
from one school district into another
without a special permit from the
Board of Education.
All children residing in other coun-
ties and attending our Terrell county
schools must, upon entering, be re
quired to pay tuition fee of six dol
lars for the fall term and nine dollars
for the spring term, and the tuition
so collected becomes the property OF
the Board Of Education.
By order of the Board.
]. w. F. LOWREY, Secretary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
[IING CLOTH SIGNS
| TORN DOWN At NIGHT
|ouANTs WHO HAD ON BIG
&c GIVEN A SURPRISE
FRIDAY MORNING.

heen the custom of some of
Lasrehants of Dawson to adver-
.nt.price sales in the early fall
ling. and this practice has met
+ the disapproval of rival mer-
!. who claim that these flake
y DC they term them, at the be-
!. ." Of each season is unfair COM
M u Notwithstanding this criti-
T W. their competitors four or
Wy had circulars printed
a alTr red lettered cloth signs
|+ lldis announcing the inauguration
'e ure @ earthquake sale" The
s go were duly distributed and
Epi irrs tackled up in attractive style
|.paay, preparatory to the great
s sSoy on-rush Of bargain hunters.
FT~1 night some other folks
tnST and Friday morning when
Oouutfssrprising merchants went to
!. e stores they discovered that they
boen visited by unknown persons
obiected to their plan of adver-
], w. and demolished the signs and
II tbem in heaps on the sidewalks.
H. ' nolicemen who were on duty
n u the noise and rushed to the
y inst in time to see one of the
nl,are Aisannear in the dark
II seems to have been a con-
E. movement, and while it was
/ = about II o'clock, with several
Is open, no one knew anything
N it until the work was over. 1t
|resumed that the four or five
L were waited on simultaneously.
f. merchants affected seem to
the prank in a godd-natured
her. and say that in future they
FAKE their signs in at night.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
For Administration.

Georgia, Terrell County.-To all
whom it may concern: Mrs. Nettie
C. Daniel having in proper form APP
piled to me for permanent letters of
administration on the estate of Mrs.
M. j. Scott, late of said county, this
is to cite all and singular the credit
ors and next of kin of Mrs. M. j..
Scott to be and appear at my office
within the time allowed by law and
show cause, if any they can, why
permanent administration should not
be granted to Mrs. Nettie C. Daniel
on Mrs. MI. SCOTS estate. Witness
my hand and official signature this
4th day of September, 1916. L. G.
HOYL. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
THE WEEKS HAPPENINGS
IN AND AROUND HEROD
September "a Will Be Observed as
GO to Sunday School Day"


Mrs. Dennis was hostess to her
Sunday school class Thursday even
ing from 7:30 till IL o'clock. 1t was
the largest class the teacher has had
in some time. Various amusing
games were played. In the contest
of "jumbled letters" and "cans"
there were seven VINO won, Misses
Rosa Martin, Lois Smith, Mollie
Geise, Minnie Reddick and Messrs.
Derbe Brinn, Ernest King and Alton
Reddick. Instead of tieing or draw
ing, nice prize was given each one
of them. A comic reading by Miss
Lois Smith and an instrumental solo
by Miss Susie Chambliss added much
to the evenings pleasure. Musical
numbers by others were much enjoy
ed. Delicious refreshments were
served. Mrs. Dennis was assisted in
entertaining by Mrs. E. P McLendon
and Misses Melinda Harris and Rosa
Martin.
A mothers club was organized Fri
day afternoon. Mrs. E. P. McLen-
don was elected president, Miss Susie
Chambliss secretary, Misses Cham
bliss and Miller program committee.
They will meet the fourth Friday in
each month. All the ladies are
urged to attend.
Herod is well represented in Daw-
son. Among the students are Misses
Bertha and Winnie Brim and Messrs.
u.11o,. P,%1z,o
Alva Coker, Marvin King and Ray
mond McLendon. Among those in
business there are Messrs. John Lee,
Ernest King and Decide Smith
There will be lemon party at the
school Friday evening at 1880. Each
one is requested to bring a lemon.
Cream will be served. All are in
vited to be on hand and enjoy the
occasion.
September "a will be observed as
Go to Sunday School and State Mis-
sion Day at the Baptist church. A
special program is being prepared for
the occasion, to which, all are invited.
Col. j. W. Harris and Mr.. Alex
Perry of Cuthbert, Col. Charles Crisp
and Mr.. Chas. Crisp, Jr., of Americas
and Mr. Will Massey of Bronwood
were here Wednesday.
Mr.. J. R. Martin, Jr, and Group
No. / will furnish the program for
Sunday evening at 1880. Be sure to
be there.
Messrs. George McLain, Jess Hass
and Erin Collum and others gave
REWARD a chase Wednesday night.
Rev. Rufus Jennings will preach at
the Baptist church here the first Sun
day evening in October.
Miss Sallie King, who has been
popular visitor here, has returned to
her home in Pelham.
The constant humming of the cot
ton being ginned furnishes us with
music these days.
Clever Jim Polk McLain came
down from Atlanta and spent Sunday
with his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Harris and Mr..
and Mrs, Dennis have visited Bron-
wod. relatives.
Mesdames Will and Grady Massey
of Bronwood were guests of relatives
here Friday.
Miss Mollie Geise of Dawson has
been visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Guy Chappell of Dawson has
visited Mrs. R. B. McLain.
Miss Lucy Hass, who has been very
ill, is improving rapidly.
Miss Clara Miller spent the week
end in Bronwood.
Mr.. ]. H. Brim has visited IN
Mitchell.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
HoW'S This 5?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured BY HANS
Catarrh Cure. - -,
We the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe MN
nerfectly honorable in all business transactions
nj snsncjsiiv able to carry out any obligations
A'Aue " ms NAT. BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, Ohio.
Haips Catarrh Cure is taken internally: acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces 81
the system Testimonials sent free- Frlcs %
eents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Tsts HaIl's Family Pills for constipation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
MISS TURNER'S SCHOOL
DELAYED BY EPIDEMICS

She Also Had the Misfortune to
Sprain Her Ankle.
Miss Matte Turner, who went to
Buford to engage in teaching, has
been unable to open her school until
the past few days on account of scar
let fever, diphtheria and typhoid fe-
yer which have prevailed there. Miss
Turner had the misfortune to sprain
her ankle badly and went to Gaines
vile for treatment. The injured
member was put in a plaster cast and
by the aid of a crutch Miss Turner
will be enabled to resume her duties
this week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

The books for payment of city
taxes for year 1916 are now open,
and will remain so until Nov. LIST, at
which time the books will be closed
and executions issued against all de-
linquents. Please call before Nov. l
and settle your taxes and thus avoid
cost of execution. This Sept. 1st,
1916. R. E. BELL, City Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
A Procl a m alton.

submitting proposed amendment to
the Constitution of Georgia; to be voted
on Tuesday November Z, 1916, said
amendment to amend Article II, Section
/. Paragraph 2, of the Constitution of
this State, in reference to the amend"
ment creating the County of Bacon.
BY his Excellency,
NAT f. HARRIS, Governor.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13

The 0uInlne That poss Not Affect The Head
Because of its tonic and laxative effect. LAXA-
TIVE BROMo QUTNINE Is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature Of &. W. GROVE 2se.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13
Chester1ields go
one step further


There are, perhaps over 800 brands of cga-
rettes sold in this country today. But not one
of them does what Chester6elds do. for Chester
fields saHsfy-and yet they're mild!
Tn.9 truly unique cigarette has all of that
refreshing taste-delcacy which any good ciga-
rette must have.
Yet, without sacrificing any of this delightful
mildness, Chester6elds go one step further they
do more than merely please your taste" they
let you knoD you pc been smokngl They satistyl
and yet they're mild!
eGssau%A1s.e5sasoseos
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-09-13

|hve you seen those new fall coat
at T. S. & G. B. Martins?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-26

guides the sled as he would an auto
mobile.
Fred Kelly, Olympic hero and king
of them all over the high sticks, is
preparing for the most strenuous
season of his career. He intends to
go back to the National A A U.
championships at Newark ready to.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-26

81 want to take the Newark cham
pionships this summer" said Kelly.
81 am going to train hard from now
on until time to go. l am planning
to sweep the board Then l intend
to throw my running shoes in the
Atlantic"
Kelly is training under Dean crom-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-26
Fred Kelly.

show the world that he can beat all
corners over the high hurdles.
He wishes also to win the cham
pionship in the low hurdles as well.
After that he is willing to quit and
settle down to his life work as gen
tleman farmer.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-26

well at the University of Southern
California. At the same time he is
finishing two or three courses in soil
chemistry and food analysis which
have thus far slipped his attention.
James Mature defeated James
Keogh of Rochester, N. Y, SO to 40,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-08
Social Hygiene Conference
Meets at State House

A number Of the most prominent edu-
Gators of the state met at the state
house last night to begin the Third
Annual Conference Of the Oregon Social
Hygiene Society. President p. l..
Campbell Of the University of Oregon,
presided at last nights session. Presi-
dent Kerr, Of the Oregon Agricultural
College, presided at this mornings ses-
sion, and Superintendent J. A. Church
ill presided at the session held this
afternoon
The problem under discussion before
the conference at this time is the gem
eral problem of introducing sex instruc
tion in the schools and to the young
boys and girls of the state in the most
suitable manner. The problem is still
in the experimental stage and has not
yet been solved by any state though
it is under consideration throughout
the union.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-08

problems of our day, setting forth con-
structive remedies to aid in the ad-
vanement and progress of civilization.
How he succeeds in this is illustrated
by the following comments of press
and pulpit:
Milwaukee Journal "Peter Collins
is doing a great constructive service
for his country" st. Louis Gazette:
3" He gave a stirring and able address"
Norwich, Conn, Record; Peter Col
Inns is a master of mis- subjects" Rev.
DR.. Miller, Presbyterian, Shawnee,
Okla: at was a splendid message and
carried conviction" Rev. Mr.. Kinney,
Baptist, Oklahoma City; at was one
of the greatest lectures | have ever
heard and it did great good for our
city," Rev. DR.. McCraig, Methodist,
Sioux City, Iowa: "God bless Mr..
Collins. He is doing a wonderful work
for God and country
These are but few Of the expressions
coming from all sources of responsible
ity and respect where Mr.. Collins has
Every man and woman in
the community has an earnest invita-
ton to attend this lecture at the Grand
Opera House, Thursday evening, April
9th 1t is entirely free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-08
Salems Pleasant Sunday Evening
Service.

The people of Salem by the way they
pack the First Congregational church
to the doors every Sunday evening,
are in tnis manner testifying that they
surely appreciate an interesting and
instructive and helpful meeting. Hun
dreds Of boys and girls and little fel-
lows from the streets are now spending
their Sunday evenings in the First Con
gregational church. This service is en-
tirely original in Salem. There is no
other service in any other church in the
state of Oregon just exactly like it.
Visitors from other cities and states
who have attended have gone away de-
lighted Tne First Congregational
church of Salem is the only church in
Oregon which is supplied with an up
to date moving picture equipment and
some of the most interesting and beau
tiful pictures ever seen in Salem have
been exhibited in this church during
the past nine weeks. During that time
it is conservatiyely estimated that
more than 1900 people have seen the
moving pictures in this church. Salem S
popular Sunday evening service is
without any doubt the pleasant Sunday
evening service at the First Congrcga-
tional church. The program for the
evening services until the first Sunday
in June has now been published and
every effort will be made to maintain
the interest and popularity of these
meetings
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-08
First MethOdist EpiscOpal.

Corner State and Church streets, r.
n. Avson, minister. 900 a. m. class
meeting; 9:45 a. M, Sabbath school,
Messrs. Schramn and Gilkey, supern-
tendents; ll:0O a. m, morning worship,
sermon by the pastor, subject, "Auth-
ority in Religion; 300 p. M, we join
in the men S meeting at the armory and
the women $ meeting at the Congregl-
tional church; $50 p. m. intermediate
League, Mrs. NJ. c. Findley, superin-
tendent; $50 p. m. Epworth League,
Miss Eva Scott, president; 1880 p. m.
evening worship, sermon by the pastor,
subject, "A Great Co-Partnership. -
Music by the chorus choir both morn
ing and evening under the direction of
DR.. Frank w. Chase.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-08
What's Wrong with
the World &?

The desire of those who are bringing
the great Boston lecture, Peter Collins,
to the Grand Opera House on Thurs
day evening April 9th, is that he shall
be heard by tne intelligent, substantial
people of Salem and surrounding coun-
try. He has a message that such people
will be delighted to hear and he deliv-
ers it with such force, such eloquence
and such logic that extreme pleasure
marks every moment.
Anarchists and mchristian socialists
will not enjoy his address and it is un-
derstood some of their local leaders are
preparing several questions to PROFOUND
to him at its close, but he is always
ready with courteous and clinching
answers for such chaps and it is ex-
pected this feature of the evening S en-
tertainment viii be one Of the most en-
joyable
Mr.. Collins tells ''What's Wrong
With the World and handles in a
broad comprehensive manner the great