The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-06-22
LIGHTNING CAUSED
A Loss OF $1,000
BURNED BARN ON FARM OF J. E.
BRIM. MRS. J. J. McLAlN DIES.
OTHER HEROD NEWS.

/ HEROD, June 21.-Durlng an elec-
trio storm and. very hard rain Thurs
day lightning struck large storage
barn on the farm of Mr.. j. E. Brim
and burned it and its contents. The
loss is estimated at $4,000.
Our entire community was sadden-
ed by the death on Sunday of Mrs. j.
j. McLain. She had recently return
ed from sanitarium in Atlanta, i'm
proved in health we had hoped. She
gradually weakened, however; and her
death, though not unexpected, was so
soon it was a sad shock to her loved
ones. Mrs. McLain grew up with Her
cd and was one of our we'll known ard
most beloved citizens. She was a
Christian in all ways and at all times.
Her life was one of unselfish devotion
to her family and friends. Her house
was always her pastors home and
many a preacher will learn of her
death with sorrow. Her hospitality
was unbounded and her deeds of char
ity were freely given to all in need.
AS friend and neighbor she was we'll
nigh perfect. All loved her and how
sadly she will be missed in social and
religious circles. She leaves two
daughters, Mrs. Ruby Duggan and Miss
Alma McLain, and two sons, George
and Jim Polk McLain, who with host
of friend mourn her death. She was
inferred at Cedar Hill Sunday after
noon, the huge crowd and lovely floral
offerings attesting the high esteem in
which she was held. Our tenderest
sympathy goes out to all her loved
ones in this sad hour Of bereavement.
May we emulate her example and
when our summons comes be ready as
she was.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. McLain of At
lanta, Mr.. G. D. Brim of Macon, Prof.
D. S. Dennard of Lake City, Fla, Mrs.
Hass and Miss Ray Hass, D. F.
McLain, K. S. Worthy Angus Market,
Miss Annie May Melton of Dawson
attended the funeral services here of
their loved relative, Mrs. J. J. Nc
Lain, Sunday afternoon.
The B. Y. P. U. social was rained
out last week. They announced it for
Friday evening, the 25th, o'clock at
the school house, and al fresco. Every
member is urged to be present and
have good time. ]. Pluvius is not
invited.
Rev. Lovein has announced his pro-
tracted' meeting here to begin July 8
and continue through the week. Rev.
Ketchum of Brentwood will assist him.
The Sunbeams will be entertained
by Miss Helen Melton on Thursday
from to 6 p. m. She wants them
all to be there sure.
Miss Winnifred Brim left this week
for Bessie Tiff to specialize during
the summer on music and expression.
Miss Mary Brim left this week for
Pelham after a pleasant visit of some
weeks to the Misses Brim.
Misses Ida and Bessie Smith have
returned from a pleasant visit to Mrs.
c. Brim at Sasser.
A number from here will attend
the Primitive annual meeting in Sas-
ser this week.
Miss Ruth Cowan of Albany spent
the week end with home folks and
friends here.
Mrs. Will Massey and Mrs. Grady
Massey of Brentwood have visited
! friends here.
Mrs. Hannah spent the weekend
very pleasantly with Mrs. Massey in
/ Bronwood.
Miss Alice Dennis of Randolph is
very attractive guest of Mrs. c. M.
Harris.
Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Pinson OF
Sylvester have visited Miss Alma Nc
Lain.
Mrs. John Lee and Miss Mary Anna
Lee have visited relatives at Pleasant
Hill
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Hass and Mrs.
Cowan visited in Albany Friday.
Miss Annie Mae Melton of Dawson
has visited Miss Helen Melton.
Mrs. Rauch and Miss Ethel Brim of
Dawson have visited here.
Mr., Derbe Brim has returned to
Atlanta.