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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
A Poets Custard Bath.

A custom which has now disappeared
used to afford much amusement to the
guests at the banquet on lord mayors
day. In the household of the lord mayor
there existed the offices Of Jester and
city laureate. On the day OF the feast
huge uuaking custard was made IN Il
dish as large as a bathing machine. 1t
was the duty of the laureate, clad in
official garb, 20 spring from his cbnir
into the depths Of the citslnr,l, splash
ing the contents over the table ami The
nearest guests.
In return for this feat the laureate
was allowed to cat as much OF the Gus
tard MS he wished, which was probably
very little. London Taller.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
MESSAGE Of EASTER
Peace! But That Peace That
Comes to Mankind After
Stern, Painful Conflict.
~ ONQUERING and to Conquer!
- That is the message of Easter.
Murtiolo \Nuplilpo VrDlik a

~ ONQUERING and to Conquer!
W That is the message of Easter.
Martial? Warlike2 Unlike
the message announcing His Mission
Who came at Christmastide?
Unlike indeed, but not therefore con-
Trajectory to it! Rather shall we not
say. complementary to it.
Peace to be won by conflict stern
and painful, Christmas prefgured
Peace, certain, because Of the com.
plcte defeat of those who gave IL
the earth war in place of peace.
And ut Easter the conquest Is
achieved, the promise of peace Is civ
en-.
Spring is the promise Of Summers
peace after Winters stress, the hope
of Autumn's fun frultion. AS Easter
is the promise Of peace in the midst
of the strain Of life, the hope of etern
nj happiness after the harvest of the
car'a Inns been garnered.
1t Is TO the Cross of Cnlvary--thf
acme Of conllict-not to the blessed
cradle of Bcthlehcm-the emblem OF
peaec--that men turn for help and in
SEPARATION in the difficult moments OF
life.
After the Cross, the warfare, the all
cuihralliug joy Of the Resurrection
After the Conflict. :!
Al God After the conflict-thC
garden flowers and the promise OF
more lIoWcrs Blooming about Il gray,
1t may be!
Bat blooming flowers nevertheless
their fragrant beauty reminding rs
that death died in the conflict on tbs
Cross that the grave is now hut tht
great womb where the resting ar,
awaiting tire Spring Angel Who shall
--~
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
Hare Entities to Bounty.

A custom once followed in the coun-
ty of Warwick, England, at Coeshll
IS without foundation and is queer
enough to relate briefly. If the young
men of the Coeshill could catch a hare
and bring il to the parSon of the parish
before ten O'Clock Easter Monday the
parson was bound TO give them a calfs
head, Il hundred eggs for their break
fast and a gold coin.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
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HG}adMVe3;S
fountains
AN EA57ERE>N o.
Story J ! Charles
So 5:st

WK HAT are your churches to
AN, me-" she cried, passionate
hVs( ly. SISTER Cecilia, from
kV childhood | have heard
Y Y these tales of love aud pcni-
~" inncp until | KNOW fnpm
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
European Superstition.

If the wind Is in the east on Easter,
if is regarded in some places rs a wise
plan t0 draw water and TO wash in It,
rs by This means one will avoid the
various i'll effects from the east wind
throughout the remaining months of
he year. This superstition exists on
The European continent,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
Mover Fails.

Look here want you to take back
this alarm clock YOU sold me awhile
back
"Why. my dear sir that's the most
reliable alarm clock on the market"
"That's just the trouble. It's too
doggoucd reliable never get chance
to overslccp any more New York
World.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24

A happy and glorious Easter this
one viii he to all Of us who get a new
vision Of the risen Christ, and pros
tratc ourselves in humble alteration at
his fcct and cry out: "Robboni Rab-
boui !'--lh2o. l.. Cuyler, y. ID.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24

roll away rne s1Guc ana spread before
them, in the unendng sunshine, the
great fruits of the victory over win
ter, death, and sin.
But the Conflict" of today, the
Crosses on the Golgothas of this awful
war. The women weeping as of yOre
The almost desparing grief of men
who see brothcrly love, civilization,
the religion of the Christ, crucified
nncw!
An old heather writer once said In
n crisis time: 'Pcrchance in years to
come, it will please you to remember
these things!"
When victory has come and "this
winter Of our discomfort" has turned
TO Spring, not perhaps but certainly
we shall look back upon these days,
and rejoice in the fortitude aud faith
which persevered and won for us aud
ours, so grand a promise Of durable
peace.
Every herO's grave, nay every wound
will be glorious, inspiring and help
fu to others, representing part of
the price paid for something the world
needed even more than it needed the
all precious lives of mcnl
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
THE LILY IN LEGEND
All Countries Have Woven Stories
Around the Beautiful Easter
Flower.

~ ALL the flowers that blow
there are few about which as
many stories are told as the lily,
says Gertrude NJ. O'Reilly in the Phil
adelphia Ledger. From all parts of
the world they come, weaving Il fair
cloak of romance around the blossom
that surpasseth Solomon in all his
glory"
Tho lilies of Caucasus, for example,
change their color after the rain has
fallen, their white petals blushing rosy
pink at the kiss of the shower, and the
peasants will not fail to give you the
reason, should you ask.
Long, long centuries ago, they will
tell you. there lived Il valiant soldier
who had one daughter, Tamara, the
most beautiful maiden the world had
ever seen. Fair as lily was her skin
and bright as gold her long silken curls,
and all who saw her loved her for
her beauty and her charm. War broke
! out in a neighboring country, and her
father was called to arms. Long and
bravely he fought and ever by his sile
rode his friend, the chief of Il nearby
castle, until one bitter day an arrow
| found his comrades heart.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24

N tence until ! know them
all by heart. | used to find comfort in
them, but that was before knew what
real sorrow was"
She was slight young girl, not
above sixteen, with clear, delicate fea-
lures, and olive complexion, an album
dance Of hair that swept back from a
full forehead like the wavcs, Of a cloud
ed sea.
my dear child" replied the sister,
"you do not understand The teachings
of the church. 1t Is not of earthly love
the Gospels speak, but Of Chat spiritual
love that passcth all understanding
Not Of TINT love the Saviour died that
all men might understand and be
saved"
Il know. know" cried the girl. "hut
It Is not Of heaven am thinking, but
of him, Pierre, the artist, who has
gone and lclt-me no word: Of Pierre
whom love better than life Pierre
for whom l have given up all, even The
church.
ut Is months since | have entered
the church doors When Pierre came
into my life everything else was swept
out Of 1t. knew no other world bat
the one he made for me. | never ques
toned his sincerity, | never doubted
his love. | was child and he made
me a woman. And no" he IS gone anc
I am alone, alone, alone"
'The man was not of our w0fld,'
said the sister, with some show OF
severity, land you do wrong to thinl
of him."
~ cannot help 1t. try to think OF
him as being cruel and wicked, to hate
him for what he has made me suffer
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24
Century-Old Legend.

When the war was over he came
home once more, bringing with him
Plini. young lad, the son of his fallen
comrade. Between Plini and Tamara
a close friendship grew. She, as was
the custom Of the times, had learned
TO weave and embroider, but further
learning had she none, so he delighted
In teaching her the songs of Greece
while he accompanied her on the harp,
Day in and day out they wandered to-
gether through the woods and fields
gathering the flowers that grew by the
way, and together singing so that the
very birds hushcd their melody tn
listen. They were only children, and
their merry laughter rang through the
air as they ran and leaped in joy of
heart, but little by little they grew
more silent and rs they walked their
hands would seek and find each the
others.
Then the nature of their singing
changed and sad sweet melodies re
placed the joyous tunes of childhood.
The harp sobbed and sighed with un.
spoken love and long, strange Silenccs
fell between them. For months they
wandered thus, not understanding the
secret Of their hearts, until one day
Tamara was claimed by the great chief
to whom her hand had been long prom
ised.
Too dutiful to refuse to obey tho
commands of her father, too loving to
be untrue to her own heart she knew
not what to do, so going out into the
mountains she prayed to heaven for
deliverance, and the gods, who hear
the prayers of those who trust, changed
her into Il tall lily, with petals white
as her fair skin and golden pistil that
shone as had her flowing treSscs
Years passed and Plini wandered
the whole world through, seeking for
his lost love. From every passer-hy he
asked, "Ilaye you seen Tamara, the
faireSt of maidcnsY' To the wild winds
as they blew he prayed, "Oh, find for
me my love-" but no answer came
until home once more IN his own coun-
try he found and knew the lily. Fail.
ing on his knees beside It he cried, as
1t indeed, thee. @ Tamara?" and, Hike
the sigh of the soft south wind, he
heard the flower whisper, at Is /, my
beloved
Then, all his years of fruitless search
past he elaSped the blossom to hi,
heart and Wept and the flower, feelinl
the warm tears of love, hlushed rosy
with joy. But what was life to Hin
when she who made the sunshine @
his heart was gone? So the mercfu
4 gods changed him TO shower WhtCl
/ ever and anon falls In refreshing rail-
! on the lilies of the Caucasus, and Whel
] there II drought in the land tn,
maidens gather the flowers Of Tamari
and strew them over the fields, singing
MS they 20 the song of plini, invoking
his love that once more he may brnl
the blush of JOY to the petals of hi
beloved.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24

For Use when duck shooting there
are mechanical decoys, which are able
when wound up to quaGk and swim
When the wild birds appear they ore
easily deceived by the qnacklng an,,
som fall victims TO tho hunters gun.
The mechanism Is so arranged that
al certain intervals the decoy gives ut
tclance ia Shrlll call, swimming
about in the water meanwhile hl
means of propeller and rudder that
gives it remarkable resemblance te
It's living prototype
When II Is necessary TO clean II o.
adjust the machinery the decoy can he
opened and taken apart. The propelle
II driven by clockwork. which also reg
uatcs the photographic apparatus.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-24

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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
CUSTODIAN NAMED
FOR FEDERAL LOT
AN ORDER HAS BEEN RECEIVED
HERE TO CLEAR GROUND
IN NEXT SIXTY DAYS.

Another move has been made to-
ward the erection of a public build
ing in Dawson, for which congress
made an appropriation more than
four years ago.
Postmaster w. B. Cheatham has
received notice from Washington of
his appointment as custodian of the
lot which has been bought as a site
for the building, and has been in
structed to have it cleared of the
buildings now on it by July rs next.
The postmaster, or custodian, has
also been notified to have topo-
graphical survey as we'll as a soil
investigation of the lot made for the
information of the architect who will
draw the plans of the building. Com
petitive bids will be received for
this.
Congressman Crisp writes that he
is doing everything in his power to
have work on the building begun
and pushed to completion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
DAUGHTERS WILL
HONOR JEFF DAVIS
FLOWERS WILL BE SENT TO
OHIO FOR THE GRAVES OF
SOUTHERN SOLDIERS.

The Mary Brantley Chapter, U. d.
{. grows stronger as the years pass,
each administration contributing
something to the development of the
work and the deepening of the pa
triotic spirit.
The year which the we'll attended
meeting of Friday afternoon brought
to a close was one of the best in
the history of the chapter The bust
ness sessions was devoted almost
wholly to hearing reports of the va
ried activities, and all reflected cred
it on the resourceful president, Mrs.
w. S. Dozier and her loyal corps of
officers. Much has been accomplish
ed in local work and substantial aid
has been given many worthy causes
for which the Daughters of the Con-
federacy stand.
Five hundred dollars and twenty
three cents have been expended for
philanthropic and educational work.
The program for Friday afternoon
was one of the very best, as follows ::
Music, "The Red Old Hills of Geor-
gia;" The Ku Klux Khan, Mrs. L.
Lamar; Mocking Bird, Misses Allen;
memorials or scholarships given by
Miss Belle Cheatham in the absence
of Mrs. Whitchard; reading from
Diddy Dumps and Dot, Miss Theo-
dosia Hollingsworth.
The birthday of Jefferson Davis
which falls on next Sunday, by vote
of the chapter will be observed on
Saturday afternoon, June 2nd.
Flowers will be sent to decorate
the graves of Confederate soldiers in
Ohio.
This being the close of the two
years term, the nominating commit
tee made the following report, each
officer being unanimously elected by
ballot; President, Mrs. J. G. Dean;
directress Children of Confederacv,
Mrs. G. w. Dozier; first vice presi-
dent, Mrs. W. A. Davidson; second
vice president, Mrs. Drew NJ. Dis
nuke; recording secretary, Mrs. C.
M. COuric; treasurer, Mrs. J. NJ
Rauch; historian, Mrs. B. H. Hood !;
registrar, Mrs. R. D. Smith.
A pleasant surprise was the serv-
ing of delicious sherbet and waters
by Miss Susie Mae Dozier, who, as
hostess to the chapter, had made the
club house attractive with flags and
Easter lilies.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
SECOND REGIMENT BAND
WILL GIVE A CONCERT HERE
Dawson and Terrell County Boys
Make Up Noted Musical Organi.
cation. Play at 4:3O Wednesday.

cation. FIay at 4:SU Wednesday.
The second Georgia regimental
band, under the direction of Band
master Dean, will give an open air
concert in Dawson tomorrow WED
nesday) afternoon at four-thirty
o'clock on the court house lawn.
Every citizen of both Dawson and
Terrell county should be present if
possible In no better way can we
show our appreciation than by Civ
ing them a good crowd for this con-
cert.
This band is composed largely of
Dawson and Terrell county young
ment, having been stationed here be-
fore being called into the service, and
since that time has gained an en-
viable reputation as the "Old Grey
Bonnet Band" from Georgia to Mex
leo.
The boys will be in Bronwood for
barbecue all day tomorrow, and
will come here in the afternoon in
automobiles If you can loan your
car for this purpose see Mr.. A. L.
McLendon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
BETWEEN AGES
|IST REGISTER JUNE 5
|,vrEPTIONS UNDER THE
~ SEVERE PENALTIES
COR THOSE WHO FAIL.

county board of registration
4 lions that every man in the
who comes under the require
1 Of the law get clearly in his
tbe question of registration for
service, so that he must regis
registrars for the several vot-
srecincts of the county, a list of
], was printed in the last issue
T. News, met at the court house
bwson Friday and took the oath
ADse registrars are now making
Elements for the registration on
Tuesday, June 5th, which will
at 7 o'clock in the morning
Elose at 9 o'clock at night.
! Those Who Must Register.
ktr1ctions from the war depart
state that every young man
has attained his 21st birthday
before the 5th of June, or who
Iii attained his 31st birthday be-
! the 9Th of June, must register.
law applies to all classes
Is negroes, aliens and all other
Is are included in the list. No
escapes the law.
ere are a few limited excep-
| These are as follows: Men in
egular army or navy of the Unit
hates, the marine corps and the
I've corps are not to register, and
|bers of the national guard and
MALTA actually in the service
L United States on June 5.
does not matter if you are
]. deaf, dumb, legless and arm
IF you are in jail or a minister
De gospel; if you are white, red,
or yellow; if you have con-
|tious scruples against war, or if
bre a citizen of Germany, Sene-
bia or any other land on earth; if
are a judge, sheriff, policeman,
bal employee, mayor or alder
or anything else.
you are physically able to reach
FOting place of your precinct you
committing d crime, punishable
years Imprisonment, without
option of a fine, if you fail to
there, and if you are sick you
better file a notice to that effect,
be very careful that you do not
Egerate your illness, on or before
'tratiOn day, so that you may be
tered by agent.
TO Choose One in Twenty.
L fact that you register does not
that you are going to be mus
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
BATCH OF BREEZY BRIEFS
FROM BRONWOOD AND VICINITY
Woodmen Will Give Barbecue We'd
nesday. Operation for Appendicitis.


nesday. Operation for Appendicitis.
Miss Emma Hargrove entertained
Tuesday afternoon at matinee par
ty to see Marguerite Clark in "For-
tunes of Fiji" The honor guests were
Miss Nanelle Ellerbee, of Shellman,
and Miss India Hunt, of Clio, Ala,
who are being delightfully."- entertain
ed in an informal way as the guests
of Miss Lota Berry. There were
seven guests, and after the perform
ance they were served refreshments.
Mrs. ]. L. Stapleton is in Macon
with her son, Mr.. Franklin Staple
ton, who recently underwent an oper-
alton for appendicitis. Mr.. Staple
ton is a student of Mercer univer-
sity and has scores of friends who
are hoping for him a speedy recov-
cry. Mr.. and Mrs. Hadley Stapleton
also spent several days there last
week.
There will be a picnic on the
school grounds Wednesday, given by
the w. 0. w. The second regiment
band will be present, and a great
time is expected by those who have
planned the picnic. We welcome our
soldier boys back TO Odd Bronwood.
We know the music will be appre-
ciated by all.
The Terrell county Sunday school
convention will meet at the Method
ist church Saturday and Sunday.
Everybody is invited. There will not
be dinner on the ground, as was first
planned, but the people of Bronwood
will entertain all dele gates in their
homes.
DR.. and Mrs. B. C. Powell, Mrs.
J. P Greene, Misses Floye Powell and
Annie Marchman, and little Jack
Powell and Floye Greene, of Villa
Rica, have been visiting Prof. and
Mrs. w. A. Wheeler.
Prof. and Mrs. w. A. Wheeler,
Miss Emma Hargrove and Will Mac
Wheeler motored to Cuthbert Mon
day to attend the graduating exercis-
es at Andrew college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Murray, of
Sylvester, and Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
Murray, of Fort Valley, were the
guests of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. F. Murray, last week
Mrs. Omar F. Elder, of Atlanta,
and Mrs. J. S. Sappington and little
daughter, Jane, of Ochlochnee, are
the guests of their mother, Mrs. S. J.
Hargrove.
Mr. and Mrs. w. W. Massey, Mr..
and Mrs. E. L. Massey motored to
Sylvester Sunday, and were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Smith.
Mr. Condor Grimes, a student of
Rhinehart at Waleska, is at home for
few days. He will go to Byromville,
where he has accepted position.
Mrs. P. w. Bridges is attending
commencement at Reidsville, and is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Griff
Mauck.
Miss Lota Berry has returned
home after a pleasant visit to Miss
Nanelle Ellerbee in Shellman.
Miss A ice Miller who has been
teaching at Pitts, is at home for the
vacation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
MISS SAVILLE GIVES
PUPILS MATINEE PARTY

Miss Chap Saville entertained
about twenty young girls, a part of
her large music class, at matinee
party on Thursday afternoon, which
was one of the brightest and most
enjoyable events of school closing.
Refreshments served at an ice cream
parlor added to the pleasure of the
afternoon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
TROTMAN'S STORE WAS
BURCLARIZED SUNDAY NIGHT

Early Monday morning Sheriff
Turner received a telephone message
from Mr.. John A Trotman that his
store in Webster county near the
Terrell line had been burglarized.
Mr.. Trotman's loss and other partic-
ulars of the crime have not been
learned here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
Hats

We always have a large, new
and nobby line Of John B. Stetson
Hats to show you, and you know
there is none SO good. We also
have pretty line Of Panama Hats
in shapes to suit you.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
FORD OWNERS.

Run your Ford car on Kerosene.
Greatest invention in America. Twice
the mileage of gasoline. Agents
wanted. w. j. JOSEY, Americas,
Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29

Your druggist will refund money if PAZo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protru6ing Piles in 6tol4days.
The first application gives Ease and Rest SOC
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
MRS. STEVE J. Semi
ANSWERS THE LAST CALL
Interment at New Bethel. Survived
by Husband and Two Daughters.

The death of Mrs. Steve J. Sem
last Thursday caused much regret
throughout the county, where she had
many relatives and friends.
Mrs. Sem was rs years of age at
the time of her death, and had been
a lifelong and active member of
the Baptist church. She is survived
by her husband and two daughters,
Mrs. J. 0. and Mrs. w Cannon.
The funeral was held at New Beth
ell church, with the pastor, Rev f.
7. Moore, officiating, in the presence
of a large gathering of relatives and
friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29

Sallow complexion is due to a tor
pid liver. HERBINE purifes and
strengthens the liver and bowels and
restores the rosy bloom of health to
the cheek. Price soc. Sold by Daw-
son Drug Co.