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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
DEATH COMES TO JUDGE
Nj. G. STATHAM SUDDENLY.

Judge M. G. Statham died sudden
ly Friday night at the home Of his
grandson, Mr.. Ernest Statham, at
Cobb, in Sumter county.
Before leaving Dawson ten days
before his death Judge Statham com
planned of a general weakness that
untitled him for business, but had no
symptoms Of illness and was bright
and cheerful as usual. His grand
son, knowing of his enfeebled condl-
ton, came to Dawson and took his
grandfather back with him, hoping
the change might be beneficial. While
he did not regain his strength, he was
Jolly and laxative in the family cir
Gle up to Friday night and retired
in the best of spirits. Later in the
night his only child, Mrs. John R.
Thompson, of Atlanta, who had come
down from her home to be with her
father, heard him leave his bed, and
before she could reach his side he had
fallen back dead from heart failure.
The remains, accompanied by a
of relatives and friends, were
brought through the country Sunday
for burial in Cedar Hill cemetery,
where a short funeral service was
conducted by Rev. 7. H. Thompson.
Judge Statham was 80 years of
age. He was a native of Sumter
county, but for many years had made
his home in Dawson, where he is sur
vived by his sister, Mrs. N. A. Low
ry, and a number of nieces and neph-
eWs.
Hosts of friends will miss the kind
~ face and the genial greeting of this
man who weathered
the storms and sorrows Of a bereav-
ed life and turned to the world with
smiles and good cheer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
HANDS. ARMS,
Limbs ASLEEP
And Was Rundown, Weak and
Nervous, Says Florida Lady.
Five Bottles Of Cardui
flade Her Well.

Kathleen, Fla.-lTrs. Dallas Prime.
y this place, says: after the birth
Of my last child...T got very much
rundown and weakened, so much
that could hardly do anything at
all | was so awfully nervous that
l could scarcely endure the Ieas~
noise. ,Iy condition was getting
worse all the time.
knew I must have some relief or
wGuid soon be in the bed and in
serious condition for felt so baG,y
and vas SO nervous and weak / COZ. /
hardly live. My husband asked DR.,
about my taking Cardui. lie
said, It's a good medicine, and good
Tor that trouble, so he got me 5 not.
ties. After about the second bottle
lelt greatly improved. before taking
1t my limbs and hands and arms
would go to sleep. After taking il.
however, this poor circulation disaD.
peared. Ny strength came back to
me and was soon on the road -
health. After the Use of about < hot.
Ties, / could co all my house-worr
and attend TO my six children be.
sides"
You can feel safe in giving Cardui
thorough trial Cor your troubles. II
contains no harmful or habit-fOr,nt~a
drugs, but is composed OF mild. wee.
table, medicinal Ingredients with M
pad after-eIfccts. Thousands Of women
nave voluntarily written, telling OF
the good Cardui has done them. II
should help you, too. Try it, Il II
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
RED CROSS NOTES

Terrell county's alotments of
property bags for the soldiers will
soon be completed and ready for ship
ment. Those in the town and county
who are still working at them are
asked to finish and turn them in at
the earliest possible moment.
All who are interested in soldier
Christmas boxes and wish to secure
the required carton from the local
Red Cross must make reduisition at
once. There is necessarily much
seeming red tape in the matter of
handling 200,OOO,O0O packages, and
experts have spent time and thought
in working out the details of the best
plan for giving our boys this touch
of Christmas from the home and your
Uncle Sam is never too busy with
weighty matters to show the human
side.
Mrs. W. B. Melton. chairman of
the knitting department of the Red
Cross, is anxious to secure at once
the name Of every woman who will
help with Terrell county's allotment
of sweaters and other knitted gar
ments. There is an urgent call for
the soldier comforts, and they must
be completed in a given time. 1t is
very important that you see Mrs.
Melton as soon as possible if you wish
to have a part in helping to keep
Uncle Sans boys comfortable.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
FORMER DAWSON LADY
DIES IN BIRMINGHAM, ALA

Dawson friends of Mrs. Mamie
Langston Goolsby were shocked by
the announcement of her death,
which occurred at her home near Biz
mingham, Ala, Thursday. The re-
mains were brought here on the noon
Central train Friday, the funeral cor
tege forming Immediately after the
arrival of the train for the place of
interment at Chicasawhatchie church
cemetery, where a short service was
held, Rev. T. M. Galloway and Elder
R. H. Jennings performing the last
sad rites.
Mrs. Goolsby was the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Langston, and
was reared in Dawson, where she
made many friends, who sorrow with
the bereaved family over her untime-
ly passing away.
Besides her parents and other rel
atives she is survived by her hus-
band, Mr.. Robert Goolsby, and four
small children
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
MRS. B. S. MATHEWS DIES
AT HER HOME IN MACON

Mrs. B. S. Mathews, for years a
resident of Dawson, but more re-
Gently of Macon, died at her home in
that city Thursday following an i'll
ness of several months. The remains
were brought to Dawson Friday and
inferred in Cedar Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Mathews was born and reared
in this county and leaves many rela-
tives and friends who will cherish the
memory of her life of quiet devotion
to duty in the home, the church and
the community. Early in life she
united with the Baptist church, and
the funeral service was conducted by
her former pastor, Rev. T. M. Oal1
laWay.
The deceased is survived by her
husband and two sons, Thornton and
Erie. She was stepmother of Mrs.
Eli Hill and sister of Messrs. W. S.
and R. E. Thornton and Mrs. W. L..
Mathis, of Terrell county, and Messrs.
James and John Thornton, of At
lanta.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
The DEATH ANGEL
VISITS DAWSON HOMES
THREE OF CITY'S OLDEST AND
BEST KNOWN CITIZENS GO
TO THEIR REWARD.

In the death of Hon. B. F. Mel
ton, which occurred Friday night at
his home on College street, Dawson
lost one of her most useful and high
~ esteemed citizens.
Mr.. Melton had been in poor
health for several months, but his
condition was not considered serious,
and after a visit to a specialist in
Atlanta some time ago he seemed to
improve and was assured by the ply
stefan on recent second visit that
his condition was very much more
favorable. His critical illness follow
ing almost Immediately his return
was a distinct shock to his family
and friends.
Mr.. Melton was born in Twiggs
county April &c, 1853. His boyhood
days were spent in Quitman county.
Forty years ago he became a citizen
of Terrell county, and with the ex-
ception of a few years resided in
Dawson, where he was actively iden-
titled with every movement looking
to the progress and betterment of the
WI MUMMY VI d luIllUGI Ol Years
he was a member of the city school
board, and in 1911-12 represented the
county in the legislature. He was
president of the Farmers Mutual Fire
Insurance Company of Terrell coun-
ty from its organization until his
death. With all the varied secular
activities that crowded his life his
most devoted service was given to the
Baptist church, of which he was for
years an honored member, "steadfast.
immovable, always Astounding in the
work of the Lord"
Soon after coming to Dawson Mr..
Melton was married to Miss Laura
Turner, a member of a prominent
Terrell county family. He is survived
by his wife and all of his children
except one daughter, who died sew
eral years ago. They are: Mrs. E. /.
E. Dekle, of Valdosta, Rev. H. M.
Melton, of Arlington, Lieut.. Carl E /
Melton, Miss Estelle Melton, Miss
Dewey Melton and Mrs Earl J. Pace, .
of Dawson. These were all at his
bedside when the end came except the :
young soldier son, who is serving in .
France with the American expedition
AIRY forces. His only sister, Mrs. B /
F. Coe, of Long View, Tex, was I'M .
able to be present.
The funeral at the home on Sat
urday afternoon at A o'clock was at .
tended by a large gathering of .
friends and neighbors. Very comfort
ing was the impressive service con-
Quoted by his pastor, Rev. T. M. Cal
laway.
The active ,pallbearers we're: J. C. /
Hollingsworth, X. s. Worthey, J. C. I
Dukes, A. L. Joiner, H. A. Wilkin-
son, w. H. Barnes. Ed Stephens and .
w. L. Pace.
Honorary pallbearers were: j. A. /
Horsley, ]. Williams, S. D. Hatcher
]. H. Whitchard, G. S. Crowell R. z.
Mcdowell, J. G. Dean, M. c. Ed
wards, j. G. Parks. R. H. Jennings,
J. A. Laing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
FOR COLDS and GRIPPE
DOCTORS ADVISE

The Improved Calomel Tablet That
Is Entirely Purified of all Nau-
seating and Dangerous Qualities.
Physicians are warning the public
against trihing with colds, influenza
and grippe. They say that a brisk
calomel purgative, preferably Gallo
tabs, the new and improved calomel
tablet, should be invariably taken at
bed time and repeated the second or
third night if necessary. In the earli-
est stages, one Calotab is usually suf-
ticient unless the case is particularly
severe.
Physicians say that it is a waste Of
time and is dangerous to experiment
with other laxatives, as Scalomel is alb
solutely necessary sooner or later.
One Calotab on the tongue at bed
time with swallow of water-that's
all. No salts, no nausea nor the
slightest interference with diet, work
or pleasures. Next morning your
cold has vanished and your whole
system is purified and refreshed.
Calotabs are sold only in original
sealed packages. Price thirty-five
cents. Recommended and guaranteed
by druggists everywhere. Price re-
funded if you are not delighted.-ad.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
H. C. HARDING & co.

Byron, Ca, Apr. II, 1917.-Old
Kentucky Mfg. Co., Paducah, Ky
Gentlemen: l had cholera in my herd
of hogs recently and begun feeding
the B. A. Thomas Hog Cholera Cure
and stopped losing my hogs at once.
| was losing from four to five each
night until l began the use of this
preparation. l raise about 200 head
of hogs per year and never expect
to be without your remedy. Yours
very truly, H. G. HARDING & co.
For sale by Wall Brothers, Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
For Indigestion, Constipation or
BiIiOuSneSS

Just t-y Gao 5o-cont bottle Of LAX-FcS
WiTN F1PSaI. A Liquid Digestive
Loo -,52se-t to take Made and
rce,-~-a'olto &c public by Paris Med
cine o., I..--au-1oJ4ro75 cfLaXa,ive BromO
9 re and Groves Tasteless chill Topic.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05

health for years, but with remarkable
force of will power and energy he
continued to take a keen interest in
all affairs of the city, and whenever
possible was at his place of business
His love for his church was the rul-
ing passion of his life, and he was
perhaps the oldest and best beloved
member of the Methodist congrega-
ton.
His death resulted from troubles
brought about by age, he having
passed his eighty-fourth birthd ny.
For more than twenty years Mai.
Lewis was citizen of Dawson and
by his upright walk and admirable
traits of character won many friends.
He was a gallant Confederate SOL
der and throughout his long life held
to the high ideals and traditions of
the old South.
He was married three times, and
it was in his home life his virtues
shone the brightest. Surviving
him are his two sons, Mr.. Oscar Lew
is, with whom he made his home
Mr.. Byrd Lewis. of Cincinnati, Ohio,
and Mrs Nita Lewis Hinkle, of Ma
con, with a number of grandchil-
dren.
The body, accompanied by the
family, was taken to Thomaston Mon
day for burial.
We can only speak of the life of
Maj. Lewis as lived in Dawson, as
members of the family are out of the
city and no information can be OBJ
tanned of his early life. He was a
benediction to this community and
had a warm place in the hearts of
the people of Dawson and Terrell
county
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
AUSTRIA HAS LEFT
GERMANY TO FATE
ONCE POWERFUL NOTION COM
PLETELY DESERTED-TERMS
ARMISTICE FOR GERMANY.

WASHINGTON. November 4
Austria-Hungary. the last and most
powerful ally of Germany, passed out
Of the world war today under terms
of abject surrender.
Not only have the armed forces of
the once powerful Austro-Hungari-
an empire laid down their arms to
await the end of the war and peace
terms dictated by the allies and the
United States, but Austro Hungarian
territory is open for operations
against Germany. Even the NUM-
tons of that former ally are to be
used against the kaiser,s armies if
refusal to accept conditions now be-
ing prepared for them make prOlong
ed fighting necessary.
Even the terms imposed previously
upon Bulgaria and Turkey hardly
were so drastic.
acceptance by Germany
Means War at End.
Armistice terms to be offered Ger
many have been agreed upon unani-
mously and signed by representatives
of the allies and the United States
in France If accepted they mean
and immediate end of the
war, leaving final peace terms to the
of the victors.
Secretary Lansing announced the
agreement tonight, saying that dip
lomatic unity has been completely
achieved under conditions of utmost
harmony.
1t is understood the terms are to
be submitted to Germany immediate
", and that their publication in full
will follow shortly.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
GEORGE WHEATLEY, MISSING
YEARS, MAY BE IN FRANCE.
Ascending Bank Cashier May Be
Man Reported Wounded.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS relatives
of George D. Wheatley, Jr., who dis
appeared following the failure of the
Americas National Bank. of which
he was assistant cashier. in Febru-
airy, 1913, believe he has been locat-
ed in France. Heretofore he has
been believed dead by his relatives,
who have not heard from him direct
ly since his disappearance He was
last heard of in Savannah, two days
after the bank closed its doors.
The information in which his ia
Their and other members of the fam
lily believe young Wheatley is now in
France is found in the name of
George D. Wheatley appearing
among the casualties reported yes
terday.
See those Raincoats at Herman's,
at special prices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
MAJOR LEWIS PASSED
AWAY SUNDAY AFTERNOON

The peaceful passing Of Maj. A.
Lewis at his home on Sixth avenue
Sunday evening at Z o'clock was but
the going to sleep on earth of a worn
and weary soldier who had come
through all LIES battles "more than
conqueror," and at the end laid down
his burdens to enter upon his ~inher-
itance in the land of peace and
rest. Maj. Lewis had been in feeble
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
HUNTER WAS SHOT BY
DOG TIED TO HIS GUN

Mckinley Brooks, of Stanton,
Va, was removed to a hospital after
he had been shot in both knees by
his hunting dog. Brooks, thirsty, tied
his dog to his gun and knelt down at
a stream to drink. Another dog came
along and a fight ensued, during
which the gun was exploded, the load
taking effect in Brooks knees.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
HERE FROM CEDARTOWN
PROSPECTING IN TERRELL.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Hollett, of Ce-
dartown, are here prospecting with a
view to investing in Terrell county
farm lands. They have recently dis
posed of their holdings in Sumter
county, and viii reinvest as soon as
suitable property can be secured.
See those Suits for men at Her
mans. Big values.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-05
NEW RESIDENTS.

Mr.. George S. Spann and family
are moving to the city from Sasser
and will occupy the home on Church
street vacated by Mr.. Nathaniel
Black. They have many friends here
who welcome them as residents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-27

tunate heretofore in working with in
ferior seed corn, and with this in mind
they are willing to turn to other crops.
It is evident that winter wheat has been
sown TO land that would otherwise have
been giveRstoscorn. and u considerable
amount of oats has also been planted.
The corn acreage last season was
l19. 900 acres, which compare with
los, $4,000 in 1916. The corn crop last
year was 3,l59, 900 900 bushels, against
the poor yield OF 1866, 900 900 in 1916,
and an average crop of about $500, 00O,-
600 bushels. Nothing can be said def
nitely as yet as to the probable loss in
the corn area this season and it will be
July before the governments acreage
figures appear, although in May there
will be an official statement or the
amount OF spring ploughing and plant
ing TO May l.
This is the period of the season when
corn planting should be in full swing in
Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska and Iowa.
Planting can be done az late as mid
May, and IL is done at about that time
in parts of the northern corn belt, but
there is an extra hazard from frost in
the fall when corn does not 90 into the
ground at about this time of the year.
| Planting around May l is viewed as
| normal in South Dakota and in parts
| of Minnesota and Wisconsin. but in
these districts where late planting il
undertaken there is the certainty OF
more or less frost damage at a later
date and consequently low grade corn
Under the circumstances there are
authorities in the trade who are dis
posed to anticipate sharp drop in til,
corn acreage this year, although it may
not reach the los, 000, 000-acre basis Of
1916, which would suggest loss o
more than 100000 acres. The aver
age yield Of corn per acre had ranget
from PSI to 29.2 bushels per acre tn,
last five years. Early corn planted il
the south and southwest this season ha
already been injured by unseasonabl,
low temperatures.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-27

capita investments since the campaign
started. For the month of March alone
Vermont ranked oSth
slight slackening of the campaign
was noticeable during the week ending
April 10, being, no doubt, due TO the
Liberty loan drive, but it is expected
that with the close of that drive the
thrift stamp movement will increase in
momentum. Rutland county is doing
splendidly, being apparently unham-
percd by any other campaign, and is
giving Caledonia county close run
for first honor position. This is due to
| an intensive campaign conducted in the
city OF Rutland which gave the county
more than double the per capita in.
crease Of am other county during the
week
| The returns for the week ending
April Is were as follows.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-27

80 Caroline Ave, Ogdcnsburg, NY.
suffered asreat deal Cor three or
foar years with Ncy90as Silk Head
cshca4a DJsbGbsia. Had to take two
10 four scidlitz powders every other
dav. Tried doetes--,..a bran gems
took an Lfaas Ct remedies - but
nothing did NE good until l used
Truita.tiycs' or Fruit LiverTablets.
vas relieved the first day / used
them. TEy madc me a0eH end Keep
"'e s,cH ard I am always glad to tell
people Of the rels things Fruit.a-
tiyes' have done for me.
Ihaye many friends in ogdensburg
now using Fruit a. tives' on my
recommendation.
c. L. BESWICK.
zoe. n box, G for 50 80, trial size CSC.
At all dealers or sent on receipt of
price, by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited,
oGDENSeURG, N, Y,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-27
Backache Kills

Don't make the fatal mistake OF neg
Letting what may seem to be a simple
little backaChe." There isn't any such
yhing. Ii may be the first warning that
your kidneys are not working properly,
and throwing off the poisons Is they
should II this is the case go after the
cause of that backache and do 1t quickly
or you may find yourself in the grip Of
an incurable disease.
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules
viii give almost immediate relief from
kidney and bladder troubles. which may
be the unsupported cause of general i'll
health GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil Cap
sules are imported direct from the labo-
ratOries in Holland. They are prepared
IN correct quantity and convenient form
To take. and are positively guaranteed 70
give prompt relief, or Your money win
be refunded. Get them at any drug
store, but be sure to insist on the GOLD
MEDAL brand. and take no other. In
boxes, three sizes.-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-27
Body Identified as That of L. H. Barry

The body OF the man found floating in
the lake near the draw bridge at Burlng-
ton Monday morning was Unidentified
Thursday as that Of Lawrence H Barry
Of Bristol, 10 years old, who disappeared
from his home February 8. The indenti-
fication was made BY his mother, Mrs
William Noonan, who had read the
description of the body.
Mrs Noonan did not care to look on
the body but she asked questions CON
corning his apparel and particularly about
the last button on his overcoat which was
smaller than the others and which she re
membered sewing on. His stepfather also
Unidentified the cap found on the dead
mans head
There is no reason advanced as to why
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-27

the young man left home nor as to the
manner Of his being drowned. Young Bar
~ had been employed at the Vermont
box factory at New Haven Mills for about
year and half His mother was sure
that he had money on his person when
he left home, but none was found in his
clothing. How he came to his death Will
probably never be known
He leaves his mother, stepfather, a
brother in Providence, r. l., two other
brothers at home and a fourth brother who
il in France with the United States army
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-27
RECIPES TRIED AND TRUE
Department Whose Purpose Is to Help Housewives
Help Win the War.

M lighters told asas Marion "a ssfoa sns R
living the thick Carolina young
English soldier sent to him with message was asked to remain
roasted in the ashes Of the fire When the Engshman
what in just
long have potatoes long will continue fight for
soldiers today nourishing food but potatoes
US No patriotic of
foods.
POTATO BREAD
(Mrs Nichos.)
7 cups n R1tato sss salt
tablespoon fat cake compressed yeast
tablespoon sugar to mix
Use freshlye potato lard sugar
salt when COOL add egg and the milk in which the yeast has
kneading creased light knead into
POTATO MUFFINs.
MRS Francis Nchols)
tablespoons fat cup flour
tablespoons sugar cup milk
cup potato y teaspoon s salt p'''u''
Cream fat and sugar, add well beaten and hot
and salt and add alternately with milk Bake in wegreass muf
flour in place of wheat, with good results.
srEwED POTATOES
X tablespoon drippngs i onion
quart potatoes
Brown fat in saucepan Stir in smoothly the flour Add the
Knocked potatoes cut in dice cover aent with b Dn wa
and cook until done Be careful let burn with
POTATO PUFF
cups mashed potato tablespoon
3 tablespoons ch nj
ing very light hot Take from fire. stir
place in oven until brown b. using more eggs the result sH
delicious potato soufie.
Like Oliver Twist keep wanting more
MRS FRANK W PIER
Tel 236-N "a Chestnut Street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-27
Farmers Complain of Not
Having Enough Good Seed
to Meet Requirements
FEAR THAT ACREAGE
WILL BE REDUCED
Early Corn Planted in the South and
Southwest This Season Has Already
Been Damaged by the Unseasonably
Low Temperatures.

Low Temperatures.
NEW YORK, April 26.-There is
feeling that all is not going well with
the corn crop. 1t is rather early to be
pessimistic concerning the prospects,
vet the crop is starting with a handi-
cap, which in itself is serious and not
easy TO overcome. Not long ago gov
eminent authorities made n survey and
reported a shortage of suitable seed
corn ranging from 10 to 80 per cent
and scarcely state was immune from
the unfavorable conditions. Even the
major producing sections in the great
corn belt were an average Of 20 per
cent short.
1t is thought that with the govern
mcnt alive to the situation, posting and
educating growers TO be extremely care
| full in their selection of seed corn for
testing it for power Of termination,
the situation would TO a large degree
be met. The latest development is that
the reports on seed testing are proving
disappointing.
The acreage Of corn viii probably
show n larger decrease than was at first
thought. Farmers have been unfor