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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
BIG LEAGUE TEAMS
in DAWSON TODAY
BOSTON BRAVES AND COLUMN
BUS, O., PLAYERS WILL MEET
HERE THIS AFTERNOON.

A tremendous crowd of baseball
lovers are expected in Dawson to-
day for the game between the Bos-
:on Braves and the Columbus, Ohm,
Senators.
The game will start promptly ut
2:30 this afternoon, and for the first
time in the history of Dawson will
the local fans have an opportunity
of seeing such stars as Rabbit Maran-
vile, Rudolph, Hank Gowdy, Eskimo
Mayer, Joe Tinker and other stars in
action on our local diamond. Manag-
ers of both teams will be on hand.
This will not be practice game,
as the season for the major league is
drawing near, and both teams are to
decide the supremacy of the two
leagues, National and American AS
sociations.
Cars can be driven into the park
without additional charge. The price
of admission will be 81, including
war tax, to all.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
BRONWOOD BOY IS
AWARDED A MEDAL
LENWOOD HOLLAND WINS PRIZE
OFFERED BY ATLANTA GEOR-
CLAN FOR ESSAY.

Lenwood Holland, fifteen-year-
old ninth grade pupil of the Bron-
wood high school has been awarded
a medal by the Atlanta Georgian
and Sunday American for an essay
on the life of George Washington
and the relations existing between
European nations and the United
States during his time.
A letter from the Georgian to the
young man states that the essay
was far above the average of the
hundreds submitted. His friends and
school mates, as we'll as his teachers
are congratulating him for his meri-
torious effort, and his success in
receiving this honor.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
! Moving Pictures
IuuIIlIuuuIlIIIuluInIlIIIIIIIIIIHNNIlIIIIlI

Mr.. W.. w. Crews, OF BoWden,
spent Sunday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. R. E. Bell, and was &C
companied home by Mrs. Crews and
"Billie" who have been visiting in
Dawson for several weeks
The friends of Mrs. F. E. Clark,
of Rockmart who has for two weeks
been visiting at the home of her son,
Mr.. John Clark, will be pleased to
know that she will remain for sew
eral days longer.
Rev. C. S. burden and family went
to leslie Saturday in response to a
message announcing the serious i'll
ness of a relative of Mrs. burden.
Miss Josephine Forester, one of
the teachers in the Smithville High
school, spent the weekend with Miss
Orrie jenkins.
Mrs. J. R. Stokes and young son
arrived Thursday from Buena Vista
to spend several days at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Baldwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stone and
children, of Fort Screven, have been
guests for several days at the home
of Mr.. B. F. Breedlove.
Mr.. ]. r. Slappey, of Savannah,
and Misses Slappey, of Americas,
were guests of friends in the city
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goode Price and
children, of Leesburg, have been IN
Dawson.
Mr.. G. w. billiard, we'll known
citizen of Webster county, attended
to business matters in Dawson Fri
day.
Mrs. J. G. Dean was called to
Georgetown Friday by the illness Of
her sister, Miss Eddie Brannon.
Mr.. Crouch Baldwin has returned
to Hickory, N. c., after visit of
several days to the home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guyton Parks and
children, of Macon, spent Sunday at
the home of Judge ]. G. Parks.
Mr.. T. M. Lowrey of Plains was
among the prominent visitors on the
streets of Dawson Friday.
Mr. L. Cantrell, of Savannah, an
official of the S. A. L. R. R., was
here on business Wednesday.
Miss Claud Blackwell came over
from Cuthbert Sunday for a short
stay with Dawson friends.
Mr.. j. K. Cobb and family and
DR.. L. Lamar are enjoying fishing
trip at Dead Lakes, Fla.
Mesdames. ]. D. Wall. G: A. Wall,
J. A. Shields and G C. Wall have
visited in Albany.
Messrs. Glenn E. Rainey and John
Henry Crouch made a business trip
to Macon Thursday.
Mr.. w. P. Nasworthy and family
are down from Atlanta for visit
to Dawson relatives.
Mr.. Hoke S. Williams, of Albany,
was among the visitors on business
in Dawson Wednesday.
Messrs. T. A. Collins and j. L. Dun
can, of Ellaville, were here on busl-
ness Thursday.
Mrs. W. C. Paschal and Miss Chap
SaviIle have visited relatives at
Kimbrough.
Mr.. Charles Stanley made a bust
ness trip to Albany Wednesday.
Mr.. ]. L. Grady, of Blackshear,
spent Thursday in Dawson.
Mrs. E. L. Rainey and daughter,
Miss Ellagene, are in Atlanta.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
Mr.. R. c. King Tells a Wonderful
Story About Rats. Read 1t.

"For months my place was alive
with rats. Losing chickens, eggs,
feed. Friend told me to try RAT
SNAP. I did. Somewhat disappoint-
ed at first not seeing many dead rats,
but in a few days didn't see live
one. What were not killed are not
around my place. RAT-SNAP sure
does the trick" Three sizes, 25c,
soc, $1.OO. Sold and guaranteed by
Dawson Hardware Co., Collier Drug
Co.. Crouch Bros.-adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
MR.. C. B. CULPEPPER A PROM
INENT VISITOR TO DAWSON
Establishes a Local Agency for Well
Known Insurance Company.

C. B. Culpeper, representing
Geo. B. Culpepper & Sons, of Fort
Valley, Ca, general agents for the
Aetna Life Insurance Co., of Hart
ford, Connecticut, has been in Daw-
son. He announced the appoint
ment of Roy D. Smith, cashier of
the City National Bank, as special
agent for the company. Mr.. Smiths
territory covers the entire county Of
of Terrell. Mr.. Culpepper was until
recently secretary in the governors
office at Atlanta.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
MISS BILLIARD HAS STEADILY
IMPROVED SINCE OPERATION

Miss Lottie billiard has steadily
improved since undergoing an opera
ton for appendicitis at the hospital
in Albany, and was able to be
brought back to Graves Saturday.
She hopes to resume her school work
very soon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
A CARD OF APPRECIATION
FROM SHERIFF E. T. WOODS

Is Grateful to Voters of Terrell
County for Their Support.
To the Voters of Terrell county:
l take this method of thanking you
for the nomination for sheriff in the
recent primary. / gratefully appre-
ciate this expression of confidence
and l pledge you in return my earn
est efforts in the discharge of the
duties of the office. Very respect
fully. e. T. WOODS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
DEATH CLAIMS A WELL
KNOWN BAPTIST MINISTER

Rev. Joe Sauls Passes Away at An
Advanced Age.
Rev. Joe T. Sauls, one of the old
est and best known ministers of the
gospel in this section, died at his
home in the Bethlehem community
near Morgan, and the sad news of
his death has caused much sorrow
among his many friends throughout
this section.
Rev. Sauls was about 70 years of
age, and was born and reared IN
Calhoun county. He was much be-
loved Missionary Baptist preacher
and his long life had been spent in
in the service of God.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
MISS BOLTON is ASSISTANT
IN COURT CLERKS OFFICE

Miss Louise Bolton is now assis-
tant in the office of Clerk of the Su-
perior Court, w. S. Dozier. Miss Boil
ton has had considerable experience
in office work and will be efficient
and accommodating in the public posi-
ton she now holds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
HOT ASHES SET A
CHICKEN HOUSE ON FIRE
Quick Action of Fire Department
Saved Nearby Buildings.

A negro discovered chicken
house in the rear of Mr.. Roy Smiths
residence in blaze Wednesday at
ternoon about three o'clock and the
fire company was quickly on the spot,
checking the flames before much
damage was done. Only the chem
ical apparatus was brought into play
The fire was caused by hot ashes
and the timely alarm prevented the
flames spreading to nearby resi-
dences, as brisk wind was blowing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
OYSTER SUPPER AT
GRAVES STATION SCHOOL

The Kinchafoonee Camp Fire Girls
will give an Oyster Supper in Graves
School Auditorium Friday night
March 10Th from to $50 p. m.
Come and bring your friends. Adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
RECTOR LAWRENCE WILL
CONDUCT SERVICES TONIGHT

Rev. J. B. Lawrence, rector of the
Episcopal church at Americas, will
conduct the usual service in Dawson
at the Methodist church Tuesday
evening at z 80 O'Clock, to which the
public is cordially invited.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
Little Locals.
IlIIlIIlNNIIHIHlIlHHAIHIHlIIIIHVIIIIII Observation-Disclosures
4
Hogs Are Shipped.

Mr.. H. A. Petty shipped another
carload of hogs Friday. Hog rails
ing is getting to be one of the most
important sources of revenue for Ter
rell county farmers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-03-16
Church Will Resume
PRAYER Services This Week.

The usual prayer meetings. will be
held at the churches Wednesday
evening, the pastors having agreed
1880 o'clock as the hour for SER
vice.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-03
MOTHER OF FIRST
AMERICAN SOLDIER
KILLED IN FRANCE
Mrs. Alice Gresham Dodd, First
War Mother of the Nation,
Gives Entire Credit for Re-
covcry of Her Health to the
Well Known Medicine, Tanlac.

The following remarkable endorse.
mcnt of Tanlac. war given recently by
Mrs. Alice Gresham Dudd. at the Ores.
hmm Memorial Home. Gavin Park. Ey.
ansvlllc. Ind, which home was prcsen.
ted tu her by the patriotic people of
Indiana. gs evidence of their apprecia.
tiun ul the services rendered 10 his coun
try 10y her Hun. Corporal James H..
Gresham the first American Soldier
killed In France Expressions OF sym.
pathy were received 10y Mrs. Do,ld
FROM al paris ~ the United States. and
the newspapers ~ the country carried
the story At the FIRST war mother.
Tho shock of her sons death rcsul.
ted IN the serious breakdown of Mrs.
Dodds health but everyone win learn
with intcrcv and pleasure that she Is
now IN splendid health again. When
seen at her home recently she made the
following statement, giving the entire
,rcdi, iur her recovery To the we'll
known medicine. Tanlac.
AFTER my dear boys death. had
% general breakdown In health" said
Nry pudd NJ first It was Just indi'
gDiiun. My food u'cd iu upset me and
1 had 20 diet mysclf very carefully
which wasn't much hardship as | lost
an desire to eat Then had an attack
oi rheumatism. with severe pains In my
shoulders. ucl. ami arms. Sometimes
| urcd t. suffer a great deal. and my
iclntr would gct an swollen up and stiff,
was able To- do very little about the
house. and al times couldn't oven cool'
q meal. got very nervous and rest
lc,s. and a, night would lay awake for
hours. and lost many nights sleep as
consequence.
a friend 81 mine Ind received q
grca, deal II helm from Tanlac and II
was size who advised me to try It. | am
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-03
Qucry-what Became
Of the Clergyman?

4 certain druggist In Superior.
Wis. has a reputation as a chemist
and has been called upon also In
many legal cases. lie has very
good and thoughtful friend living on
a private lake in the next county and
many a time has that lake yielded
fish FOR the table OF the druggist.
One morning recently the local ex-
pressman left little pine box at the
store. The druggist noted the
friends address In the corner and
thought that this was an offering 10
make up for the lack Of an invitation
to come up 10 the lake Sure enough.
inside were some fish. laid on some
wet moss. The druggist telephoned
10 his wife and she invited the min
lister and his wife over FOR dinner
that evening.
The fish were fine. but the next
morning there came from the friend
on the lake this brief note:
Dear Ham Something Is killing
OF my fish. II looks like there
won't be enough left for fishing
Looks like poison. ! picked up -four
dead ones. which am sending YOU
by express 80 that you can examine
them and see what the trouble Is.
MORT.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-03
DENPsTER COMPANY PLANS
NEW AMARILLO BUILDING

That the Dcmpstcr Company of Texas
will erect q new brick building upon
its present location. First and Poll,
streets when conditions become more
favorable. was an announcement made
yesterday by a. r Emmett. local man.
agcr This fact was made public FOL
lowing an increase in the capital stock
~ the company from $50 OOo 10 $4,000
aifurdiug great margin for an cNpan.
lon IN hutiucss IN the Amarillo terri
tory. A. l.. Dcmpstcr, OF Beatrice, Ncb,
Nicrprcsidcnt 1T the Dempstcr COM
plny. H. IN Amarillo looking over the
business prospects here and in conncc'
ton with the details uf increasing the
concerns capital stock That the Dcmp.
ster people have great faith In the west
Texas territory IL evidenced by the phc.
nominal increase In the capital OF the
local branch.
Mr. Dcmps,cr will be In Amarillo Tor
rovcral days.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-03

Lack Of understanding has been
the roOl OF tao trouble between cap
iial and labor Mutual understand
ting will be had when each side Is
able to zee the other. and when each
side Is imbued with that spirit OF
fair play so essentially necessary In
bringing about the right sort OF
teamwork. the right sort OF CO
operation.
II condition OF restraint does OK
~ between capital and labor We he
hovc the best way to overcome that
condition Is through free and open
discussion Of the points OF difference
with the determination Of all present
that they are willing TO do the square
thing.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-03

for any man.--Childross Index
Mr. Neff has indeed many things
10 recommend him FOR governor
Among others. he Is seeking TO b.
the peoples governor. and not the
puppet OF the politicians.
From the outset Mr.. Neff declined
TO pull political wires. made no 81
fort To secure the endorsement oi
this or that political leader lie held
that the office Of governor OF Texas
is, ana should be the gift Of the
people and TO the people, even in the
most remote hooks OF the common.
wealth. he has gone to present his
candidacy and ask their support.
when MIR Neff becomes governor
the people Of Texas will have no need
to seek out politicians In order that
they may present this or that matter
~ public moment To their governor
lie will be- accessible To them all
ready 10 hear what the people who
gave him the office have To say
rather than ready to take orders from
some politician who wire pulled In
order to bring about his election
And sle people ~ Texas. who's,
votes are the counters after all hay,
long needed a chief executive.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-03

he seeks Hut having been brought
up az Waco. ! can truthfully say OF
this brilliant young statesman. that
he IS the peer OF any man IN Texas.
And IL elected governor. Texas viii
have AZ her head a man Of grace
and grit. aud the old ship will be
manned with men and woman who
will reflect credit 10 the Lone Star
State" because they will be called
from the rank and file OF Democra-
cy. The press. the school. and the
church will form the cabinet.
Every good woman should constitute
herself as a committee OF one to see
that this program is carried To sue
cessful conclusion.
Democracy. next TO Christianity, Is
on trial. and u remains 10 be seen
whether she will release Christ or
Barahbas,
We are making history for future
generations 10 emulate Let Us lay
aside prejudice and favoritism. and
vote for the veal % the Lone Star
State" the greatest in the galaxy Of
States.
We have one ~ the most illustri-
Gus examples NJ Christian manhood
in Woodrow Wilson. who carried 10
successful conclusion the greatest
conflict IN the annals OF history, and
we are threatened with the re-handod
aliens at our door, In the language
OF Patrick Henry: They tell u
that We are weak and unable to cope
with so formidable an adversary,
hut when shall we he stronger. VIII
IL be when a red-handed alien is at
every door"
We do not realize the impending
dancer which confronts Us. This us
no time TO play politics, but rather,
pray politics. "
Nctf. Democracy. is the solution OF
the great problem Of clean-goyern-
ment that We must solve.
]. n. GOULDi.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-03
Special Associated Press Leased
Wire Service
THAT "wEr" PLANK.

The liquor interests are bent upon
putting a wet" plank into both the
Democratic and Republican plat
forms
They were working through GER
tain channels in each Of the grea,
parties 10 have their cherished
clauses written in. both at Chicago
and at San Francisco.
They will he we'll pleased ~ they
eain the desired end in only one OF
the instruments.
True. there Is SOME rottcuness IN
politics. There Is a certsn amount
o. support which would naturally 70
90 the party which fayors the liquor
interests. And that is ono thine
that a certain class OF leaders are
thinking OF.
But there is another side TO the
matter. We believe firmly that q
vast majority Of the people Of the
United States have shown that they
favor prohibition. And we believe
that there Is a certain very strons
"bone dry" element that. regardless
Of politics and party. will vote
against the candidacy Of any man
Who is pledged to attempt to return
lieuor 90 the country.
IN this fact lies the national
safety.
Instead Of having a beer and
light wines" platform inserted In
either or both OF the party platforms
Il Is quite probable that the astuts
leaders Of both parties will refuse ia
mention the liquor question.
Then we may rest assured that
neither the next Congress nor N,
next President will have the temcr
fly 20 endeavor TO upset the will Of
the people Of the nation.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-03
Dolls and DouglInutS
PopulariSr Drug storr
Warm aud Cozy Inside
Come In and wait for YOUR train or
car. No Chargc.

car. w Charge.
This astonishing invitation, hospi,
tably placed on each side Of tn,
doorway OF New York drug store
attracted a crowd OF patrons during
the below-sero period In New York
City.
Something for nothing. a thing un,
heard q In this metropolis. and IN,
cordial welcome II implied. No won.
der the general public who passed the
National Drug Store az the corner OF
Thirty-ihird Street and seventh Ave-
nue.. Just across from the pcnnsyl.
vania Station. stepped in To see what
Il all meant.
For one thing. they found q drus
store tina, specialized IN service-noi
just waiting on customers That Is
part OF Il. OF course. but In the real
service that reaches out aud gets YOU
everything you are supposed 20 want
that can be obtained through a drug
store
The young manager. ". = Reich.
ard, decided 10 start IN on service
He watched his store Patrons were
welcomed In the same friendly man
acr a. the small town store. They
were made TO feel that their wants
were considered their desires catered
To aud that the store was there foI
their comfort and convenience.
Gradually. as he saw the demand.
Roichard readiuSted his departments
Because Of the large trade amonE
travelling men he fitted up a special
corner q the store. where they max
b. served without delay and whore
they might find everything In the
way OF sundries. This section i sC
handled that Il Is never congested
Next he found a demand for the
hasty lunch between bells Thi,
he graiified by means Of the many
hot and cold drinks OF his soda foun-
tain and special line OF Dixie
Doughnu,s. which have made IN
Have Dixie al the National" almost
slogan.
The next big specialized demand
was for some popular novelty that
could be taken home as a gift. some
thing that could be brought 20 ans
member OF the family and would
make a good showing.
Nothing seemed TO flll the bill 50
closely as the "kowpie' and Splash
me" dolls, 80 large center pillar
glassed case was fitted up and filled
almost TO the oeikng with the dolls
II IL one Of the prettiest exhibits OF
the store and any one who cannot
find a suitable gift In that tea party
deserves 20 20 home uHaccompanied
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-03
MASONIC DRIVE.

The Masons OF Amarillo have de-
termined TO revive their drive to sell
Insurance bonds. with the proceeds Of
which they will erect a Masonic ten
pie.
The new drive will begin on Mon
day.
II win end when q thousand ui,s
have been sold.
Half the necessary number, u Is
said. has been disposed Of.
There Is bu, one way 10 look a,
the matter A great Masonic build
ing b needed In Amarillo. The or
der here Is strong Failure 10 secure
the necessary sum will. undoubtedly,
reflect not only upon the city but
upon the members Of the fraternity
We are convinced that the sum
necessary will BE- secured before the
committees cease work.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-03

sherman OF Illinois. Fairbanks of
Indiana. Cummins. Roosevelt la
Toilette. Mccall Of Massachusetts,
Henry Ford Of Michigan. Governor
Brumbaugh Of Pennsylvania. senator
Knox. Senator Borah. John Wanna
maker OF Philadelphia. Governor
willis OF Ohio. cx-Prcsidcnt Taft.
Senator Harding, and General
Wood
Hughes led on the first ballot, with
253is votes ti9i necessary 20 nom
inatel. His nearest competitor wai
senator Weeks. with l05 votes,
Roosevelt had Gj votes. On the
second roll call. Hughes pollCd 32S =
votes. with senator Root his nearest
competitor. with 9Sis votes, and
Roosevelt up To so votes. After two
ballots the convention adjourned un-
iii the following morning.
Before third ballot could be
taken. an official message from Col
oncl Roosevelt indicated that the
nomination Of Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge would be satisfactory TO him.
But the proposal came too late; the
, stage was already set for the final
scene. and Immediately a third bal
lot nominated Hughes. with $40 y
votes out Of a total of 9S7 Fair
banks of Indiana was nominated on
single ballot for Nice-Prcsidcnt
his only appreciate competitor he
ing ex-senator Burkett of Nebraska
4 few hours later the Progressive
Convention rcnominated Mr.. Roosc
welt. hut received telegram oi
dcclinaticn. The brearh OF 1912 thus
closed
| concluded tomorrow
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-03
Suburban Store CasheS
in on New Law.

NANNfNNW NNbfF N~UF~
in on New Law.
When the no-parking In business
district streets ordinance was get
ting editorial mention-and much
cussing-every day by the sutomo-
bile owners Of Los Angeles. one sub
urban furniture store saw In It an
advantage
The Pasadena Furniture Company
H. fortunate enough to have q side
street eighty feet wide. Just few
feet from Us front doors And the
firm was very quick 20 grasp the
idea OF TIL sas one point In ~ ar
nuai furniture sale advertising talk
one advertisement was headed.
Park Your Car IN the Shade
of This Ten-StOry Building.
Holly Street near Raymond. Is
+, shty feet wide-you may park here
all day a few steps from our door
aud shop Ia comfort. Your purchases
will be delivered free within a "a.
dius Of 100 miles.
Another showed a view Of the
hNltNilA WIN falH Nafhfu iNAAA Wv
corner and this sign leuered IN ths
illustration.
Unlmlied Parking
Privileges
Needles 90 say. every mention ~ th'
Los Angeles ordinance Vas hoos
Cor the store In the minds % womer
rho desired % drive down % d,
their shopping
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-03
Public Opinion

Truth Crushed Co Earth, will Rise
Again.
Editor Of The News.
To the good women ~ Texas:
THE Savior was orucified by Roman
politicians. and the Hon. Fat ". Neff
b passing through the crucial or
deal Why? because the liquor
Interests have dominated Texas poll
ties Tor a quarter 81 century and
because he did not ash the old regime
before he cast his hat In the ring
whether or not he should enter.
The old ruard has arrayed ITSELF
aFainsi his candidacy HIS political
1sp.ration was born In his patriotic
bosom. and that 81 his formidable
opponent. Hon. Thomson. was born
ia a NEST OF politicians"
" ! were not personally acquaint-
cd with Mr. Neff. whom ! have
known Tor a lifetime. ! would ques-
ton his fitness for the higher place