The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-05-03
DAVE DENTON HOME
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Interesting Meeting of Missionary
Convention. Other Items.

Mt. j. I. Olu pSOu, WIN las IOuS
been a resident of Bronwood, died at
his home a few mornings ago after a
continued illness. That he was held
in high esteem was manifested by
the many beautiful floral offerings
and the large attendance at the fu-
neral, which took place at home. The
interment was in Shellman. Mr..
Simpson is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Mamie Traynam Simpson: one
daughter, Miss Anna Belle Simpson,
of Shellman; two brothers, Mr.. B. f.
Simpson of Jacksonville and Mr.. j.
H. Simpson of BrOnWoOd, who have
the deepest sympathy of friends.
Among those from distance who
attended the funeral of Mr.. j. c.
Simpson were Mr.. B. F. Simpson of
Jacksonville, Miss Lillian Traynam
of Atlanta, Mrs. Lane of Americas,
Mrs. r. F. Crittenden, Mrs. John
Wooten and Mr.. Flournoy Crittenden
of Shellman, Mrs. Bell and numer-
Gus others from Dawson.
The Methodist missionary cenven-
ton of the Americas district is in
session here. 1t began Saturday and
will close today. The different
churches in the district are well rep
resented, and the meeting is proving
very helpful Rev. AGREE of Albany
preached Sunday morning,
The friends of Mr.. Dave Denton
and family are sympathiZing with
them in the loss of their home, which
was burned a few mornings ago. The
entire roof was burning before the
fire was discovered and all the house
hold effects were burned except two
trunks.
Mrs. c. S. Woods of Junction City,
who was a sister of Mrs. G. NJ. Gam
mage, Mrs. L. S. Dozier and Mr.. En-
nest Barnes of Bronwood, died at her
home Saturday, April 22nd. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gammage, Mr.. Barnes and Miss
Ode DOzier attended the funeral
Mrs. Randolp Logan, Mrs. Reese
Smith and Masters Mitchell Logan
and Philip Smith motored down from
Plains and spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs R. L. Andrews.
Rev. Warren Cults of Ellaville fill
ed his regular appointment at the
Baptist church Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Cults came down with him.
Miss Sallie May Ball, Mr.. j. NJ.
Ball and Mr.. Keith Ball of Jackson
have returned home after visiting at
the home of Mr.. j. Fred Ball.
Miss Dita Saunders has returned
from Brunswick, where she visited
her sister, Miss Nanilee, who teaches
in the high school there.
Mrs. S. w. Denton, Miss Martha
Gunnels, Mr.. D Ray and Mr.. Nor
ris Fleming have visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Usry at Plains.
Mrs. Ed Glass and young son, who
have been guests of Mrs. S, E. Glass,
left yesterday for their home in AL
iceville, Ala.
Mrs. John Miller and Mrs. Al
Frenze and George and Barney Ball
of Americas have visited Miss Susie
Martin.
Miss Lillian Traynam has returned
to her home in Atlanta Her sister,
Mrs. J. C. Simpson, accompanied her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Potter Martin, Mrs.
H. r. Patton, Mrs. HALEY and Mr..
Arthur Patton have been to Albany.
Mrs. r. A. Stapleton and little Miss
Alice Andrews have spent a week
at the home of Mr.. R. l.. Andrews.
Miss Helen Thornton of Doverel
was here Sunday, en- route to Plains
to visit Mrs. Warren Cults.
Mrs. ]. w. Perkins and young son
have returned to Benevolence after
visiting Mrs. ]. w. Harris.
Miss Merter Hill returned Friday
from Griffin, where she visited Dr.
and Mrs Ellis Drewry
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Chapman are
spending some time with relatives in
Panama City, Fla.
Miss Matte Stapleton has returned
to Plains after visiting Miss Emma
Hargrove.
Mrs. Roy Massey of Leesburg is
spending the week with Ms. G. l.
Massey.
Mrs. c. B. Hunter of Macon speni
the weekend with her parents here.
Miss Loda Berry has visited Miss
! Nannellle Ellerbee in Shellman.
Prof. D. w. Jarrard attended the
| teachers convention in Macon.
Mr.. Travis Miller is visiting in Ok
! lahoma and other points West.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hadley Stapletol
have visited Plains relatives.
Mr.. Zeigler has spent a few day
| in Lumpkin.
Mr.. Guy Denton spent the week
end in Cuthbert.
Has a Good Reputation.
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