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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-09
NATION OWES MORRIS MUCH
Finaneier's Services to the Cause Of
American Independence Should
Never Be Forgotten.

Robert Morris was the financier OF
the American revolution. a whole Lib
erty loan" in himself. lie carried the
colonists through their struggle for In
dependence by handling such funds as
the country possessed at the time. but
for the most part through his own p:i-
vate credit, which was greater than
that Of his country. Yet after this I'M
precedented service to his country he
was thrown into the debtors prison
for three years (frOm 1898 to lSO1).
He was born on January 90. say some
authorities-others on January 81.
1884. at Liverpool. and died In Phila-
delphia May Z. 1905. He arrived in
America when thirteen years old. en-
tered mercantile house and devel-
oped genius for finance. In 1854 he
became member of prosperous firm
known as Willing. Morris & Co. Dur
Ing the conflict with the mother coun-
try he gave all his time and money to
help the cOlonists. Out Of his own
means he transferred Washington's
army from Dobbs Ferry to Yorktown
in 1871. That same year he estab-
lished the> Bank Of North America
the first bank in the United States
with a national character. He was
one Of the signers Of the Declaration
Of Independence. and was a member
Of the Continental congress until 177S.
after which he went into the legisla-
ture. serving during several terms,
when he became the superintendent Of
finance from 1881 to 1884. He was
also head of the navy department
from 1871 to 1874. At one time he
owned half Of the state of New York
and millions Of acres in other states.
but the slow development in values
and the failure Of the Bank of London.
in which he had funds, caused his
bankruptcy At the time Of his failure
he was building a palatial home in
Philadelphia, which was never fin
ished. and many Of the workmen were
paid off by giving them portions Of the
architecture, which they sold later or
built into less pretentiOus homes.
Some Of these fine specimens Of cary
ing In stone have been bought up and
made the motive for planning artistic
homes in old Germantown in Philadel-
phia.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-09
"FLIvvER" TO Be OF CONCRETE.

An English manufacturing com
pany announces that 1t is preparing
to put on the market an automobile
that can be retailed for $3.50, Ger
tainly for not more than $500.
Scarcely any wood viii! be used in the
construction Of the car, the principal
materlal being new substance,
which Is described as a "kird of con
crete, light, but strong and durable,
produced from waste materials, suck
as Stag, clinkers and sawdust and
covered with a metal solution" All
parts. including wheels and chassis,
will be stamped out, each complete
in one piece, and then fitted togeth-
or
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-09
50 YEARS OLD AND AS GOOD AS
A YOUNGSTER.

~ or s years ago Twas a very sick
man. Doctors said catarrh trouble
OF stomach and bowels affecting the
liver and heart. For more than
year l wanted to die, but could not.
Upon the advice OF a friend / tried
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, and al
though 80 years old I now feel as
good as youngster." 1t is a simple
harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucus from the intesti-
nal tract and allays the inflammation
which causes practically all stomach,
liver and intestinal ailments, includ-
ing appendicitis. One dose will con-
vince or money refunded
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-09
THIS WEEK THIRTY EIGHT YEARS AGO.
Condensed From the Issue Of Thurs
day, May 18th, 1881.

day, May 18th, 1881.
Rt. Rev. C. w. Peterkin. Bishop
of the West Virginia Episcopal Die
cese, will hold divine service in the
courthouse here Thursday night.
Rufus A. Chambers, former dele
gate Of Monroe county in the Legisla-
ture, died of measles near Peters
town, on the 5th.
Capt. Jack Erwin, Of the Irish Cor
ner. who, by accident. had lost the
sight of one of his eyes, had DR.. S.
H. Austin to take the eye out last
Tuesday.
John F.. Estill. OF Brown. Mont
gomery G. Estill. went hunting with
q preacher Tuesday morning and, in
a hunt OF three hours, dragged Is
squirrels.
Rev. j. j. Lafferty. Of Richmond.
will lecture here May Goth, on the
"Old Times and the New" forbenefit
OF the M. E. Church, South. here.
DR.. w. G. Coe, assisted by Drs. s.
G. Beard and J. E. Arbuckle, per-
formed difficult surgical operation
Tuesday on Miss Phillips, Of Muddy
from necrosis Of the knee joint. Am
putation was found necessary in or
der to save her life. The operation
was performed and she is doing we'll.
The home Of Rev. Franklin Ander-
son, southeast of Lewisburs, was
completely destroyed by fire Sunday
morning. All the household goods
were destroyed even the shoes of the
family. The house was new having
just been completed. Nc insurance
Seeing that the freight train on
which he was going east on the G.. &
o. was about to run into another
train coming west, at the Iron bridge
Thursday night, Charles Baker. ma
chinist. jumped from caboose in
the dark. He fell about 40 feet and
was literally mashed to pieces. The
trains came together but no damage
was done.
Miss Jemima Callison, OF Pocahon-
tas county, is the guest of her bro
ther-in-law JAS X. Bright, near town.
Mrs. Sallie Stalnaker and daughter
Miss Sallie, have gone to ST. CroiX
county, Wisconsin, probably to make
'htiI Will all
other daughter of Mrs. Stalnaker.
Mrs. Alice Sherwood, of Fire Creek
is a guest Of her brother, John J.
Echols.
II. Jonn Tobin. Fleming Duncan and
l.. l.. Davis are nominated for school
officers in Fort Spring district.
Lafayette Ballengee. few days
ago, cut tree on his place near Hin
ton from which, the Hinton Herald
says, he split 1000 oil barrel slaves.
Fire at Hinton Tuesday morning
destroyed the Hinton House owned
while the WiCkham house, G.. & O.
depot and other nearby buildings
seemed endangered. Loss $1,000.
No insurance.
Rev. ID. S. Sydenstricker moder-
ated the session Of the Greenbrier
Presbytery at Maiden last week. J.
W. Holt, having just completed the
course at Union Seminary, was licens-
ed to preach the Gospel. The church
at Martins Bottom was enrolled. Rev.
ID. s. SydcnstrickeI ard elner Sher-
man Nlark were appointed delegates
TO the meeting of the General Assem-
bly, al StauntOn.
Married. On the Ord instant, by
Rev. NJ. May, at the residence OF
Morgan Wade. on Anthony's Creek,
Geo. NJ Rodgers. OF Pocanontas
county and Miss Hulda T.. Wade.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-09
Where HoyIe FaiIo

Those who continue to amuse them
selves with cards will agree that Hoyle
explained everything but how to win.
columbus Dispatch.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-09
Stands 70 Reason

More money? Do you think I'm
made OF money!"
mo" replied his wife quietly. "It
you we're made Of money you'd be apt
to shed little now and then"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-09
Machine of One Purpose

RUTTER FAT is worth a lot Of money
y today. To save every particle of it
is the part of wise business economy The
Primrose Cream Separator is the standby of the
wise daryman.
The more you see Of the Primrose separator
and the longer you use it, the better you will like
it. 1t has but one Purpose-to separate cream from
milk. 1t saves all the cream. The escape Of a
little cream here and there may not strike you as
such serious matter, but bunch those losses over
period of time and you will be astonished at the
amount That is where the Primrose separator
protects your pocket-book.
The Primrose is the only cream separator that
forces oil through every bearing. just to them
This and other special and exclusive features
about the machine we should like to show YOU.
{ Call and let show you just what this means to
you money-saver If not convenient to call.
phone us. and we will call on you and bring
machine with us.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-09
Total,
$40,O37,410

In announcing the specific pro-
gram for localities in the Pittsburg
area, DR.. Bash called attention to the
fact that there might be slight chang
es made, but the program will, for
the greatest part, stand as it is now
formulated
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-09
METHODIST CENTENARY,

Specific programs Of church extern
sion for scores of cities and commun-
tiles in the Pittsburg area OF the
Methodist Episcopal church have been
announced at Pittsburg by DR.. Apple
ton Bash. executive secretary OF the
Centenary movement in this area,
which includes Southwestern New
York, Western Pennsylvania, West
Virginia and Northern Virginia. The
programs are part Of tn s40.OOO.OOO
home mission schedule. The foreign
mission shedule of s4O,OOO.OOO and
a Special $25,00O,O0O war recon-
struction shedule added to the home
mission schedule make a total OF
s1O5,0O0,000 for which Methodists
will campaign from May 18th to May
25th. The quota for the Pittsburg
area is $1,449,67S for each of the
five years of the Centenary program.
The national program for home
missions divides the money to be
spent as follows: For 2,5O6 new
buildings to cost $53,O3S,950, centen-
airy quota $24,277,295; for remodel
ing 1895 buildings at a cost of $5,-
e94,7OO. centenary quota $2.794,9OO;
for 1.1SS parsonages to cost $2,56O,-
700. centenary quota $9S3,65O; for
,43 special improvements to cost
$4,000. centenary quota $4,000,
total Of $2S.771,S 45. Maintenance
of an additional staff of 5,O53 reli-
gious and social workers, the support
OF all to be borne by the Centenary
fund, will cost $11,265,565 making
the entire allotment OF Centenary
funds $37,410 more than the s4O,-
100000.
Fifty per cent of the cost of the
new and remodelled buildings will
be raised locally by the cities bene-
flied.
The LOCALITIES and purposes for
which the $40,037,41O home mission
funds will be spent is officially sum-
marizd as follows:
The Porto Rican Mission, 213,S80
The Hawaiian Mission, 611,425
The North American Indian 12S,45O
The Negro in the South, 2,5SS,675
The Alaskan Mission, 76,5OO
The Negro in the North, 1,383,6OO
Hignlanders of the South, $4,000
Norman TERRITORY, 2O9,55O
oiiShIoI OIL lHS
Pacific Coast, 1S9,96O
Italians 1,59S.1OO
Latin Americans, 100000
Eastern European Groups 8O5,49O
Miscellaneous Foreign
Speaking Groups, 1880
Industrial Groups, 6,632,SOO
Downtown Transient
Polygot Masses, 6,SOS.75O
Rapidly Growing Frontier
Territory, 1,9S9.SS5
The Development Of
Rural Methodism, 5,11S.645
Strategic City and
Surburan Fields, 6,762,9OO
Development Of Chris
tian Leadership, 2,694,45O
Evangelism 100000
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-09-23
METHODIST REVIVAL
THIRD SUNDAY in OCT.
DIR. Charles Lane Will Assist Pastor
Thomson in Series of Religious
Meetings Next Month.

Rev. T. H. Thomson has announc-
ed that revival services will begin at
the Methodist church the third Sun
day in October.
DR.. Charles Lane, of Macon, who
has a wide reputation as a scholarly
and consecrated minister as we'll as a
lecturer of note, will be the pastors
helper in this series of meetings. DIR.
Lane is well-known in Dawson and
Terrell county, having assisted for
mer pastors in meetings of great in
terest and power. His coming is a
matter Of pleasure to our people ir-
respective of denomination.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-09-23
AND NEWS
NOTES FROM PIERCE CHAPEL
Harvesting the Peanut Crop Is Now
Biggest Item With Farmers.

Biggest Item With Farmers.
Farmers are all busy harvesting
their peanuts. Peanut picking Will
soon be the order of the day. The
boil weevil played considerable part
in harvesting the cotton.
Our school opened with fair attend
ance, but not so good as we hope to
have later. We are glad to have Miss
Bruce back with US as teacher.
Postum and Eaters are on the
way. "Jes' as soon as de 'possum law
opens we'll have 'possum and 'tabers
most every day."
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Cook and Mr..
and Mrs. Seal Bridges, of Webster
county, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Z. II.
Harrington.
Little Obie Jewel Christie is stay
ing at her grandmothers, Mrs. Whit
Tedder, and going to school at 1eo-
mans.
Little Chester Powell has been alb
sent from school for several days
with a severe attack of sore eyes. =,
Mr.. W. M. Hasty and family and
Miss Bruce were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. T. Harrington Saturday :,
Miss Velta Fletcher has entered
Piedmont college. She is missed by
the community very much.
Our community was well repre-
sented at the Birth of Race" on
Wednesday evening.
Misses Julia and Hazel Noling, OF
Birmingham, Ala, have visited MISS
Ollie Mae Powell. wy,
Mr.. J. M. Powell, jr., and son, Will
lie Jim, have made business trip
to Dawson. .u
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Powell, of Cuth-
bert, spent the weekend with rela-
tives here.
Mr.. Robert Carter will soon nave
his new residence ready to move IN
Mrs. E. Cato and Miss Mamie
Hammock have visited relatives mere mere
We regret to hear that "Old
Grandpa" Tomlin is still very Ill:
Mrs. Robert Snellgrove and sister
have visited in our community.
Mr.. L. C. Wills has visited MS
daughter, Irene, at Eldorendo. ;,
Misses Ola and Pearl Powell are
visiting relatives in Meigs. -
Since we had nice rain CurhlPs
are looking better. ,.-:
Mr.. Mack Powell has been to Melgs
! on a business trip.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-09-23
In 500 SUBSCRIPTIONS
|n,rN COMMERCE CHAMBER
COTTON CATERPILLARS ARE
HELPING THE BOIL WEEVIL
They Have Stripped Many Fields
Bare of All Foliage.

Caterpillars have made their ap-
pearance in portions of Terrell and
other counties of this section, and
are stripping the foliage from what
ever comes in reach. Many cotton
fields have been cleaned entirely of
everything but the stalks, thus add
ing much to the damage already done
by the boil weevil. The invasion of
the creeping pests has cost the farm
ers of this section many bales of cot
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-09-23
TEST FARMS ARE ABANDONED
BY THE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Operation Has Been Successful the
Last Report Shows.

Figures for the seventeen test
farms operated by the agricultural
department of the Central of Geor-
gia railroad in 1918 show that 519
acres were cultivated at net profit
per acre of $45.43.
These test farms, it is declared,
have served their purpose, and will be
discontinued. Last years profits were
just twice the average net profit per
acre for the seven years these test
farms have been operated by the
roads educational organization. The
test plots yielded in the seven years
$236,038 worth of products; the ex-
pense of operation for all items were
$126,125.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-09-23

road just in front of the car.
1t was impossible for Mr.. Raines
to stop his car or check its speed, and
the horse was hit with such force
that it was killed and one wheel of
the buggy broken. Jones received
slight bruises. The automobile was
slightly damaged.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-09-23
MISS DIsMUKE MEDICAL STU
DENT AT TULANE UNIVERSITY

Miss Lille Dismuke, who has en-
joyed a vacation of several weeks az
the home of her parents, MI. ana i,,
Mrs. w. H. Dismuke, at Graves, WIN
leave in few days for New orleans
to resume her studies in the meolcal
department of Tulane University.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-09-23
Mr.. DIXON WILL PLANT
MUCH TOBACCO NEXT YEAR
Came From Kentucky, and Knows
How to Grow the Weed.

How to Grow the Weed.
Mr.. j. H. Dixon, who recently
bought the farm of Mr.. H. T. Bridges
in the eastern part of the county,
says he will plant considerable to-
bacco next year. He operates seven
teen plows on the farm and will plant
at least two to three acres of tobacco
to the pillow. The boil weevil does
not chew tobacco, and he thinks
growing it instead of cotton is
good way to get ahead of the pesky
little cuss.
Mr.. Dixon came here from Ken
lucky, and knows how to cultivate
and cure tobacco successfully.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-09-23
MISS PATTERSON CHARGE OF
: MUSIC WASHINGTON CHURCH
Recognition of Musical Ability of
Popular Dawson Lady.

The friends of Miss Elizabeth Pat
terson will be interested to know that
she has been in charge of the music
at Mt. Vernon church, Washington,
D. c., in the absence of the regular
organist. This is one of the largest
congregations of the capital, and it
is recognition of Miss Patterson's
musical ability to be given the re-
sponsible position.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-09-23
NEW Corners MUST
REGISTER IN ORDER TO VOTE
Also Those Who Have Moved Into
Another District Should Take Notice.

Another District Should Take Notice.
Tax Collector j. o. Russell calls at
tention to the fact that there are
many new citizens in the county who
will have to register if they vote in
the elections next year. Many citi-
zens have also moved from one dis
trict into another since they last reg
istered, and in order to vote it will
be necessary for them to call at the
tax collectors Office, and have their
place of residence properly entered
In the registration book.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-09-23
!, Thursday Attended by
!. ',.oOtative Citizens OF
c.tv Several Talks
|. Urging United Effort.

.;n Of the Chamber OF
~ thursday afternoon was
H. H. host which has yet been
i ,.r Of representative citi-
different sections of the
~. nresent, and plans were
I'm Increasing the membership
,anization and widening the
is activities. For this pur-
Limos of the Chamber will
n different sections of the
ext week.
ropOsed to give especial at
i bringing a good class OF
,,ors into the county. Hon.
,sDford, of Sasser, renewed
T.cv of a larger and more
bodv, insisting that in or
lid ND the county it is
IN have the cooperation
hest citizens, that it is i'm
L,+ the large plantations be
by good white farmers and
bopId send to North Geor-
1 we'll acquainted in that
induce them to come. He
sted meetings of the Cham
ommerce in different dis
E county, and efforts made
i membership and liberal
ms to carry on the work
he body was organized. He
the secretary to draw on
5000, thereby showing his
a financial way.
D. Weaver stated that he
disappointed at the lack of
snifested by the bankers
ANTS of Dawson in the
4 the chamber, when this
derive more benefit than
rOm the prosperity of the
county, and insisted that
Irship committee see these
urge upon them the i'm
/ their cooperation and
heir presence at the meet
also subscribed $4,000,
he made his contribution
,pe others would rally to
Of the organization.
Hershey stated that he
Instrumental in bringing
white farmers to Terrell;
advertised extensively
od lands and resources,
has favorable prospects
( other citizens to the
Smith, of Graves, stated
last few years twenty
white farmers have set
community, and that they
citizens, prosperous far
lat instead of being dis
class of rowdy negroes
on Sunday Graves and
aing country are now
d quiet. He stated furth-
hOnied men of the coun-
Pe more progressive, that
build and operate indus
Uses, have large weekly
thus add to the prosper
\ and county.
laSS said that the good
erod and the Third dis
all in their power for
tests of the county.
Smith stated that the
: inducing good white
orth Georgia to locate
bod, especially if those
that they would be well
was afraid that some
land owners preferred
a laborer to the white
ther stated he would
Ft to bring them to the
Smith, of Graves, and
nle!, of Pleasant Hill,
the subscription and
ommittee.
the Chamber of Com
held during next week
ng places and on the
q; Graves, Tuesday
cS; Herod, Thursday
Sasser, Friday night,
lhe auditorium at each
ody is invited.
ny was instructed to
Tor meetings at Par
wood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-09-23
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Mr.. and Mrs. M. 1. Kersey, of Sa-
vannah, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Matte Ellen, to Mr.
Willard Harry Powell, of Macon, the
wedding to take place in November.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-09-23
HORSE KILLED IN AN
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Occupant of Buggy Slightly Bruised.
Frightened Animal Turned Across
Road in Front of the Car.

While driving his automobile two
miles north of Dawson Thursday af-
ternoon Mr.. T. B. Raines turned to
one side Of the road to pass Jesse
Jones, negro who was in a buggy,
and as he did so the horse driven by
Jones suddenly turned across the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-11
.Askov

Ole, Elmer and Arthur Olesen
are now busy erecting Svend
Petersen's residence.
Louis Olsen's potato house is
fast taking shape under the
treatment of five carpenters and
a painter.
Rev. S. D. Rodholm left yester.
day for Minneapolis, where he
will speak before the Young
Peoples Society.
Hans Jensen, who recently
sold his farm here, left yester.
day for Detroit, Mich, where he
will seek employment.
The Askov Band has been en-
gagged to furnish music Friday
and Saturday at the Pine Coun-
ty Fair at Pine City.
Gunnar Fenger came. home
Friday evening from Minneapo-
lis for a short visit. He is at pre-
sent doing carpenter work for
Peter Linn.
Chr. Frederiksen has pur-
chased an eighty from DR.. Jas.
Slaven of Sandstone, l mile west
and u miles south of town at a
consideration of $35 per acre.
The telephone hearing set for
Friday, Sept. IL, tomorrow in
the afternoon, should be at
tended by everyone interested
in securing telephone service
here.
Minnie Frahs. 13 year old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Julius
Frahs was taken very suddenly
i'll last Thursday, but is doing
better now and is on the road to
recovery.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-09-11
Mrs. Svend Petersen

Mrs. Svend Petersen and
daughter, Phyllis left Saturday
for Minneapolis to have the
latter's tonsils removed and for
a short visit with relatives.
They are expected home today.
Miss Hilda Jacobsen is enjoy
ing a two weeks vacation. from
her duties at the American Of
fee. leaving Sunday for Albert
Lea. During her absence Miss
Esther Sorensen is substituting
at the American office.
Young Peoples meeting Sun
day evening 8:15, at assembly
hall. After the business session,
Harold Petersen will take charge
of instructing in new and old
song games.
Hans B. Kromann who is
known to many in Askov, and
who has resided at Milroy the
past two or three years, writes
and asks to have the address on
his American changed to Tyler.
He will farm there next year.
Peter Miltersen returned to
Askov about two weeks ago, hav-
ing previously received his dis
charge. While in the service of
Uncle Sam. Mr.. Miltersen saw
considerable overseas service.
Chr. Andersen of Tacoma,
Wash, while on his way to Mil
waukee as a delegate to the Dan
ish Brotherhood convention,
stopped off in Askov for a couple
days visit, the first of the week,
with Niels Henriksen.
Miss Dagmar Miller, who is a
nurse at the Norwegian Deaco-
ness hospital, Minneapolis, mo-
tored to Askov Monday after
noon in company with her broth
err, J. P. Miller, and family of
Pine City, to spend a short time
visiting friends here. They re-
turned to Pine City. Tuesday
morning. Miss Miller will soon
leave for India where she will do
missionary work.