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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12
|FiFTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING
First National Hold. Annual Meeting.

First National Holds Annual Meetina-.
T. J. Shoemaker Elected Director
The First National Bank of Marshall .
town, under date of January II, 1916.
held their fifty first annual meeting in
the parlors of the banking room.
/ Mr.. C. G.. st. Clair, president, gave
a general review of the years business.
The financial statement shows a COM
bined deposit in both the First National
and the First Trust and Savings banks
of over $1,600,000, with total resources
of over $2,000,000, after paying a semi
annual per cent dividend, and plac-
ing substantial amount to surplus
and undivided profits.
This is indeed a most gratifying con-
dition, and the directors and officials
Of the bank feel deeply grateful to the
community of Marshall county and the
surrounding territory for the loyal sup
port that they have given to one of the
Oldest banks in central Iowa. These
two banks are under the same manage
ment and owned by the same stock
holders.
Following the presidents arks,
the usual routine business followed.
The following board of directors was
elected:
F.. c. Let's, president of the Western
Grocer Company.
Warren Nichols and Charles Eckles,
both prominent farmers in Marshall
county.
L. c. Abbott, hardware merchant, Sec
rotary and manager of Abbott & Son.
T. J. Shoemaker, secretary and treas
urer Of the Marshalltown Sales and
Commission Company.
J. L. Denmead, florist.
G. c. st. Clair. president.
A. NJ. Friend, vice president.
H. X. Denmead, cashier.
The above board Of directors con-
! veneti Immediately following tho stock
holders meeting and elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
q. C. st. Clair, president.
A. NJ. Friend, vice president.
n. X. Denmead, cashier.
III. Gerhart, assistant cashier,
The personnel Of the board and the
officials Of the bank are the same as
the preceding year with the exception
OF the addition Of Mr.. Shoemaker to
the board of directors. Mr.. Shoemaker
Is q man who has been active in Mar.
shall county business affairs for years,
is thoroughly posted on business and
financial affairs, and has been quito
active as secretary Of the many sales
that have been held in Marshall county
for the past few years. With Plumb
Bros. he has been fundamental in build
Ing up the Marshalltown Sales and
Communication Company, which has done
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12
New Home Treatment
for Banishing Hairs
(Beauty Topics)

With the aid Of delatone paste. II
10 an easy matter for any woman to re-
move every, trace Of hair or fuxz from
face, neck and arms. Enough OF the
powdered delatone and water y mixed
into thick paste and spread on the
hairy surface for about 2 minutes. then
rubbed off and the skin washed. This
completely removes the hair. but to
avoid disappointment. get the delatone
In an original package.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12
Dark DAYS Of History.

There are a 4. number of daylight
darknesses recorded in history, among
them being those in B. G. 295, A. D.
TAG and IT'S. There was a dark day
in England in January, 1907, and an
other on Oct. p, 1910. There was also
a dark day in Detroit on Oct. 10, 1862.
On May 10. 1880. there was such at
mospheric gloom over Hartford, Conn.,,
that the legislature adjourned for the
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12
CAN'T FIND DANDRUFF

Every bit Of dandruff disappears
after one or two applications of Dam
derine rubbed well into the scalp with
the finger tips. Get 25-cent bottle
of Danderine at any drug store and
save your hair. After a few applica-
tions you can't find a particle, of dan
druff or any falling hair, and the scalp
will never itch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12
At,the HOSPITALS.

r. A. Hurton. of Eldora, passed thru
an operation at the Deaconess Tues
day for acute appendicitis. His con-
dition is good.
Ben Bailey. COL East Boone street. Is
receiving treatment for heart trouble
at the Deaconess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

This is the kind of a party gown
that any clever mother can make. 1t
is fashioned of pale blue taffeta, with
four narrow ruffles on the skirt. which
are met by an overdress Of white net.
The empire bodice is outlined with a
little wreath of French rosebuds, from
which depends bit of white shadow
lace
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. J. NJ. Hughes, of Minneapolis.
lef. this morning for her home after
visiting here with her mother, Mrs NJ.
J. Scott, and also in Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. A. A. Smith and Will Smith,
of Boone, who have been visiting here
with Mrs. G.. r. Stone, went Tuesday
evening to their home
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

I Mr.. and Mrs. John Flatley, of Little
York, ILL.,, left Monday for their home
after a short visit here with their son,
E. G. F1atley, and family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

The Woman's Auxiliary Of the Epis-
copal church will meet Friday after
noon at 8 o'clock with Mrs. w. F..
Hamilton, 2O7 East State street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. J, e. Gould, of Liscomb,
returned home this morning from 9
visit with friends II Malta, II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12
Miss McLeland to GrinnelI.

Miss Hazel McLeland, of this city,
has been elected supervisor of writ
ing and drawing in the Grinnell pub
lie schools. succeeding Miss Bessie Wal
lace, who has been granted an eX-
tended leave of absence owing to i'll
health
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. E. Pond, Of Newburg, who has
been visiting here with Mrs. j. Morris
returned home this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

NJ. c. Flanagan, of Waterloo, returned
home this morning after visiting here
with his mother Mrs. Nellie Flanagan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mesdames A. P. Timbrel and. E. S
Miller, Of New Sharon. returned home
Tuesday evening after visiting here
with their nephew, Leo Bartlett.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12
T1MEs-REPUBLICAN, MARsHALLTowN, IOWA.

much 10 centralizing the markets OF
Marshall county in the sales OF live
stock OF allikinds. First National Bank.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12
POSTPONE G. A. r. MEETING.
Severe Storm Cancels Meeting Schec


SEVERE Storm CANCELS Meeting Sched-
uled For Thursday.
The meeting o fthe G, A. r. COM
mittee to decide the definite date of
the state encanpment here in June,
has been postponed because Of the Sc
we're storm, according to word re-
ceived today by Secretary Johnson, a.
the Marshalltown Club. from Assist
ant Adjutant General Newman, Of Des
MlinaS ----
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Miss Matilda Hansen, of Fremont
Neb. who has been visiting in Eldora
with Mrs. l.. X. Welsh, left this morn
ing for Clinton to visit other friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. S. Jessup, of Union, returned
home this morning after visiting here
with her daughter, Miss Lois Jessup.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. 8. M. White, of Riceyille, was in
the city today on her way to Grinnel!,
where she viii visit her father, S. J..
Sharks .s- -...
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

i Mrs. R.. Hoffman, Of Des Moines.
went this morning to Liscomb to visit
Mrs. j.. Gould, after visiting here with
Mrs. Gould's mother, Mrs. Viola Stan
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Tama today with her mother, Mrs. NJ.
Bolen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. James Macomber went to Tama
this morning to visit her daughter, Mrs
]. c.. Slaboch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Quick and
daughter Marion, Of Eldora, left this
morning for an extended visit to Los
Angeles. 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Wanted-Lady bookkeeper; one able
to use typewriter preferred. Marshall
Printing Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

The Lilac Crochet Club will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. w. A..
Talbot, 104 Marion street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

J. w. Runner. of Mendon, Mo-, who
has been visiting his brother, ]. H.
Runner, left Tuesday evening for his
home. Mr.. Runner formerly lived in
Green Mountain. S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

The Car Workers Auxiliary will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. G. Clark,
504 South Fifth street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. J. Brown, of. Montgomery, left
Monday for her home after visiting
here with her sister, Mrs. Edda Fickes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. Gertrude Stern, who has been
visiting for two weeks at the home OF
her son, A. L. Stern, and wife, and at
the E. H. Keller home. left Tuesday
| for her home. in Kansas City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. John Groh, of Colo, and Mrs. E.
Lutz, Of Gearing, returned home Tues
day evening from visit in Streator,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

John B. Classen is. quite i'll at his
home, 404 West Main street, of grip
and erysipelas Of the face
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

ST. Elizabetn's Society of ST. Marys
church will meet Thursday afternoon
In the Knights Of Columbus hall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. NJ. w. ISWisher, of Grinnell ar
| rived in the city Tuesday evening for
few days visit with Mrs. G. F.
Thayer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

city or country. Prices right. Phones
green 1882, and 623.-Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

James Hall, OF Minerva. was q busi-
ness visitor in the city Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Plumb, of Grin
nell, returned home Monday from
Tama, where they attended the funeral
OF the latter's niece, Mrs. Edward
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Improved Order of Red Men will give
| a dance in Red Mems hall next Satur-
{ day night, Jan. Is. Everybody well
come. Good music. Admission 10 cents,
/ evening tickets so cents. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. Anna r. Smelling, 500 West
Main street, was hostess Tuesday after
noon to the members of the Entire Nous
Club. The hostess served refreshments
following the afternoon study. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs A. w. Howard, of Chicago, who
has been visiting for week with her
sisters, Misses Lucretia and Eva
Hambleton, at Albion, was in the city
Tuesday evening while on her way
honoe f..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs Gertrude Clark went this morn
ing to Montour called by the illness
Of her uncle, William Croskey.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs Nancy Kirby and son Troyer,
of Moulton, left for their home Tues
day evening after visiting here with
the formers daughter, Mrs. Bert
Smith f>E
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. M. F.. belong, of Montour,
went Tuesday evening to Gilman to
visit her daughter. Mrs C. S. Dunkle,
who came as. far as this city and re-
turned home with her mother.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Shannon, OF
Cedar Rapids, returned home Tuesday
evening after visit In Eldora
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

The Concordia Nahebund will meei
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John
Setback, 1912 West Boone street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Big dance Cronkleton hall Saturday
night Evening tickets SO cents.--Ad-
yertisement sysY%
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Indoor baseball tonight. Y. M. G. A.
Charles Peer was q business visitor
In MOntour today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Spinning Wheel Chapter, D. A. r..
will hold it's January meeting one week
earlier than scheduled, and the mem
bers will be entertained this week on
Friday afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
w. A. Sandoe, BOG North Center street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mr. and Mrs. John Eillers and son
Thomas, Of Steamboat Rock, were in
the city Tuesday visiting their daugh-
ter Lulu, a patient at the Deaconess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Marshalltown Savings
and Loan Association will be held in
| the tMarshalltown Club rooms on Mon
day evening, Jan. II. G. w. Gilbert,
secretary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. G. L. Riley returned home
Tuesday evening from Spring Green
Wis, where she visited her husbands
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Riley.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

There is an excellent opportunity in
Marshalltown for retired farmer to
engage In the retail implement bust
ness. Only small investment needed.
There is hne established trade and
the right man can make good money.
| Address Y-12." care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. Kate Adams went Tuesday eve
ming to Eldora for few days visit.
Mrs Adams makes her home with her
daughter Mrs. Anna Petit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

An overheated furnace at the resi-
dence Of w. M. Hodges. 1908 West
State street. caused the fire department
to be called about o'clock this morn
ing. No fire resulted, however.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs e. II. Bovee and daughter
Viola. OF Minerva were in the city
Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. Wallace Collins, Of Freeport
ILL.,, is in the city for a visit of few
weeks with her daughters, Mrs. G. w.
Ainsworth and Miss Doris Collins.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12
CITY IN BRIEF
Q. =. futile. jew.ler and . optician.
George r., Norris, fire. lightning, and
tornado insurance. over SO West Main.

DR.. Graham, o.teopatn, masonic tempt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. A, T. Quad went to Oskaloosa
Monday to join her husband, general
auditor for the Western Grocer Com
pany, who is in Oskaloosa on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Thirty five members of the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
Of the Presbyterian church met for
their regular meeting Tuesday evening
in the parlors' of the church. The time
was spent socially after the business
session. Miss Fern Flitton was chair
man Of the committee which served re-
freshments. 9
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Wood and Mrs.
III. G. Chaplin, of Union left Tuesday
evening for Jacksonville, Fla, where
they expect to spend most of the win
ter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Word received from Iowa City tells
of the birth OF daughter to- Mr.. and
Mrs. Maurice A. Kent. Mr.. Kent is a
former resident Of this city and Is now
coaching basketball and baseball at the
state university. The babe has. been
christened Barbara =, s....
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. A. P. Brown, of Ft. Madison.
who has been visiting for three weeks
at the hons Of i,er daughter, Mrs. H.
X. Denmead, will leave tonight for
Chicago, where she viii visit few
days before leaving for her home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

No change was noticeable today in
the condition or e. N. Farber, who is
quite i'll Of influenza. Mr. Farber con-
tinues to suffer with severe headaches,
but no further complications have
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Golden russets, Northern Spies, JON
athan Delicious and Greening apples
in bulk; also, imported Malaga raisins.
sweet oranges land three sizes graps
fruit Culley, South First avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Members of the Religious Boys
Friends of America held social and
candy pull at the home of Carroll Dun
can, 100 South First avenue. Tuesday
evening. The evening was pleasantly
passed with games. candy making, and
short talks by different members Of the
club.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. William Barrie. COL Jerome
street, was hostess Tuesday afternoon
to the members Of the Hawthorne
Club. The club study Of history Of
Spain was resumed, led by Mrs. E. r.
Lay. After the study hour Mrs. Bar
RE served refreshm ents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Mrs. p. Berggren was elected presi-
dent OF the Pansy Club, which met
Tuesday afternoon at her home, 402
East Linn street. Mrs. Harry Timer
was chosen secretary. Sewing and
quilting occupied the afternoon. In
serving lunch the hostess was assisted
by Mrs.. Ulmer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

The Social Club Of the Degree of
Homer Will meet Thursday afternoon
with Mesdames Alice and A. O. John
ston, sos South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

New vaudeville show at the Odeon
tomorrow. three big time acts and
three reels Of good photo plays. Last
two times tonight for the present bill.
Matinee Saturday at p. M. Any sea!
10 cents. Night prices, adults, 20 cents;
children, 10 cents Odeon. 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

z No investor in Marshalltown should
be satisfied with less than per GEN.
on his money when he can put 1t into
our association for one year at time
and earn that rate. We loan 1t on first
mortgages on new homes in this city
worth twice the amount Of the loan.
Marshalltown Savings and Loan Assoc
citation, G., W. Gilbert, secretary, at
Gregory's. =.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

4
There was a good attendance at the
meeting Of the aid society of the
Methodist church, held Tuesday after
noon at the church. OFFICERS of the
society read their annual reports, at
the close Of which an hour was spent
socially. Refreshments were served by
the hostesses, Mesdames Ed Austin, H.
L. Brown, Ray East, W. g. Horne, C.
w. Mason, j. X. Parks, and C. II. Tidd.
Electric Rebekah Lodge, No. 331, will
celebrate its twentieth anniversary to-
night when the members will entertain
at q supper at the Strub cafe. The
supper will be followed by program
and social evening at the Odd FellowV
hall. O. II. Sweeney, of Waterloo,
grand master Of the Odd Fellows; Mrs
II. W. Cutting. OF DEBORAH, president
Of the Rebekah assembly; and Mrs.
Effie Graham, of Des Moines, vice
president Of the Rebekah assembly, will
appear on the program. Mrs. Sweeney
will also be guest Of the affair.
installation OF officers was held
Tuesday afternoon In the Masonic par-
lars by the o. p. s. Circle Of Central
Chapter. No. 81. Order at the Eastern
.-,tar. Mrs. Stewart Eason was installed
AZ treasurer to fill the vacancy left by
the resignation OF Mrs. Paul Nichols.
Ate the business the tipne was. spent
lily viii iis the aafesdame.
"A. p. Bratt, B. o. Frazey, Pred Hop
kins, F. s. Wing. 4, Kopp, ana II. O..
Stevens served refreshments, Mrs. Ma
SON, Of state Center, Mrs. C. Linn. OF
Winnipeg. and Mrs. Ross linn, OF well
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Are you getting your share of that
blend of coffee that has some real
Mocha and Java in it? Former price
35 cents a pound now 80 cents a pound.
Also, that Peaberry for 25 cents a
pound is in class by itself for high
grade cup quality. Culley's store. 2
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-12

Don't expect the little fellow who
has to 30 thru the deep snow to
school every day to be cheerful and
healthful. Help him-stimulate his ap-
petite with Shrubs Buttermilk bread,
then you give him good health and
plenty Of vim. Ask the grocer to de-
liver 1t. Shrubs bakery.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-11-29
TERRELL NEGRO LONGS
TO COME BACK HOME
WRITES FORMER EMPLOYER HE
is SICK AND BROKE. WANTS
TO FIGHT BOIL WEEVIL.

Another Terrell county negro who
has chased the go-eastward rainbow
to his sorrow and disappointment,
and realizes that Terrell county and
the cotton patch are good enough
for him, is longing to some back
home. He is Dwelly Johnson, who is
in Hartford, Conn, without money
to supply the necessaries of life,
and in his distress he writes to Judge
M. Z. Edwards, on whose place he
farmed last year and whom he left
for the better things promised him in
the cold East. Judge Edwards has
responded to the negro's plea, and he
will soon be at home again. His let
ter, which follows. tells the story of
his disappointment:
Hartford, Conn, Nov. %, 1916. -
Col. M. C. Edwards, Dear Sir: am
La long ways from home. Am sick
with numony. Ny doctor bill was
$50 and board SIS. I am getting
along very we'll now, an want to
come home. 1t is so cold can't work
here. If | ever get home again l will
stay and help fight the boil weevil.
You please sir assist me in coming
home. If you will will pay you all
| owe you. Please, sir, send me my
railroad fair, or a ticket. 1t takes
$35 to bring me home. Will you
please, sir, send the money or a tick
let? Please send it at once before
another freze. From DwelIey w.
Johnson, 668 Windsor ST., Hartford,
Conn.
''Please write soon, and don't for
get the place, Hartford, Conn, 668
Windsor St."
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-11-29
IROEs vICT|M|zED
| BY SMOOTH INDIVIDUAL
s,pED DOLLAR EACH FROM
LEM ON PROMISE OF TICK
EFT TO CONNECTICUT.

Eont thirty Terrell county negroes
have the emigration fever were
his of clever swindler Satur-
hight. A white man, who gave
.ame as J. A. Cotton, approached
j negroes and told them that if
. would give him one dollar and
their railroad fare to Smithville
could meet them there with free
.snortation to Connecticut. He
IL could not give them the trans
lion from Dawson because he
"a he arrested. The victims ac-
sEngly planked down their dollar,
made arrangements to go north
a They left here Saturday night
"a by their expected free trip,
when they reached Smithville
zwere not met at the train by the
snmodating Mr.. Cotton, and after
ding part of Sunday trying to