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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17
crisp WRITES ABOUT
FEDERAL BUILDING
NC THAT THE REPUBLICAN
Or noyIcY OF RETRENcHMENT
.,xEs IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET
THE NEEDED FUNDS.

Secretary Marlin. of the Chamber
commerce. has received letter
tron Congressman Crisp explaining
the present situation in regard to
the postofice building which was
n+borized for Dawson several years
ago. Mr.. Crisp says;
"a few days ago the republican
.4oorino committee met and issued q
1"nrpe that no public building 6lll
u e NV character should pass at this
session of congress.
1.-THE republicans are trying to de-
ooive the public by claiming they are
zinc emo to largely retrench public ex-
sO Onditnres. l believe in genuine
pennomy, and shall vote for every
t legislative retrenchment, for l
link TG9 the paramount duty of con-
~ Sml,s,s is to legislate so as to lessen
e. Great burden of taxes the people
are are i now bearing. But sometimes 1t
is false economy to refuse to appro-
nriate for a public necessity, and as
fucb 7 regard the Dawson public
bn;Iding. especially so as the govern
rnpnt for several years has owned a
site in Dawson for this purpose. :,
a am, indeed, sorry to say it will
he impossible to get the committee
to act on my bill increasing the limit
If cost for the Dawson building at
this session. After the presidential
election in November l am confident
nublic building bill will be passed
lat the last session of this congress)
and if so there will be no trouble
for me to get the Dawson bill pass
ed
"Owing to the high cost of labor
and building material it is lmpossl-
Bile to get any contractor to offer to
build the Dawson building within the
amount authorized by law. am
writing you to make this suggestion,
and ask you to take it up with your
Chamber of Commerce: Are you will
ing to have the character and size OF
YOUR building so reduced-that it may
be built within the limit of cost pro-
vided for in the bill, which would
leave about $5O,OOO.OO for this pur-
pose?
81 am not sure that l can get the
treasury department to change the
plans and prepare cheaper plans, but
if the interested parties at Dawson
would like for me to try to have this
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17

done I will gladly undertake it.
know / can get Senators Smith and
Harris to cooperate with me, and
if it is the wish of the local people
I will take the matter up with the
secretary of the treasury and see if
anything can be done on this line.
"As before stated, / have no assur-
ance that / could accomplish this,
but being SO anxious to serve the
Dawson people l am willing to un-
dertake anything can to meet their
wishes in regard to having their pub
lie building constructed.
81 feel sure if the matter is de-
layed until after the next session of
congress my bill will pass and Daw-
son will get a better building thaR
they can get if the suggestion herein
is put into effect, but / want to be
instructed as to how | should pro-
coed in the matter by the local peo-
ple."
The people of Dawson are oppos-
ed to reducing the size and character
of the building so that it could be
erected at cost of $4,000. They
prefer to have structure that would
be credit to the city. It would be
better to have none than little
chicken coop affair.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17

Sunday afternoon, being conducted
by Rev. T. M. Galloway, pastor of
the deceased, assisted by Rev. T.
H. Thomson. There was present one
of the largest gatherings ever seen
in Dawson on similar occasion,
many coming from all sections OF
the county and number from other
counties. The interment, which was
in Cedar Hill cemetery, did not oc-
cur, however, until O'Clock Monday
afternoon, due to the fact that an
excessive amount of water in the
earth prevented the grave being
gotten in readiness earlier. The pail
bearers, who were selected by the
deceased officer sometime ago and a
list of them given to his family, were
e. w. Aven, M. j. Yeomans, ]. H.
Pritchard, E. L. Rainey, ]. S. Jones,
S. ]. Carter, G. M. Gammage and T.
X. Cobb.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17

Iy, making splendid officer. He was
of genial disposition and popular
with all classes. He took a great
interest in public affairs, and for
many years was a strong political in
fluence in the county. Loyalty to
his friends was one of his chief
characteristics.
The bereaved family consists of the
wife and nine children, the latter
being Messrs. M. D. and J. A. Tur-
ner, of Terrell county; Miss Matte,
who teaches in Montezuma; Misses
Bessie and IRA Belle, who teach IN
Edison; Raymond, Annie, Dollie and
Cora.
Funeral services were held at the
home on Fourth avenue at o'clock
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17
Tax Notice.

will be at the following places on
the dates and hours named for the
purpose cf receiving state and county
tax returns for the year 1920. Land
owners be sure to have the lots OF
land and number of acres off of
each lot.
Dover, 9 a. m. to IL, Feb. 10.
Herod, to p. M, Feb. 10.
Sasser, 9 a. m. to p. M, Feb 20.
Chickasawhatchee 3:15 to A, Feb. 20.
Bronwood, 9 a. m. to 8 p. M, Feb. %.
Worner, $50 a. m. to IL, Feb. "a.
Yeomans, 2:3O to $3.50 p. M, Feb. "a
PARROT, a. m. to p. M, Feb. 20.
Cottondale, 10 a. m. to IL, Feb. 26.
Pleasant Hill, 1 to 8 p. m, Feb. 26.
Graves, 2 to A p. M, Feb. ~.
New 18th, p. m. to II a. m. Feb ~.
Dawson, at court house, March
goth, March 28th, April 9rd, April
10th, April 18th, and April 2eth to
May 1st. a. m. to p. m.
ERNEST BALDWIN, Tax Receiver.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17

Seed Irish Potatoes at Horsiey
Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17
MILLION DOLLAR DOLL
is COMING To DAWSON
One of Best Musical Comedies on the
Road Will Be at Palace.

One of Best MusIcal Nomeoies on the
Road Will Be at Palace.
Newspapers throughout the south
are giving The Million Dollar Doll In
Paris some splendid notices. 1t is
said to be one of the very best must
cal comedies that has ever visited this
section and has been greeted every
where by enthusiastic, capacity audi
ences. Mention is made of "the
beautiful costumes, the young and
pretty chorus and the many singing
and dancing features" Mr.. Mitchell
expects this attraction to prove the
event of the season both in attend
ance and entertainment value. Ow-
ing to the unusual length of the per
Torrance the curtain is announced
to rise promptly at S:15. Reserva-
lions are now ready at the Palace box
office.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17
TICKET FOR COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCED

Three Well Known Citizens Aspire
to Service in That Capacity.
Messrs. E. H. Stapleton, of Bron-
wood, H. A. Petty, of Dawson, and
w. H. Dismuke, of Graves Station,
announce their candidacy today for
county commissioners.
They are prominent citizens and
successful business men, and are well
qualified for the responsible office
for which they are candidates.
County commissioners are elected
for a term of only two years, while
other county officers are elected for
four.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17
MISS RUTH FLINN WAS
VOTED THE WITTIEST GIRL
Student From Dawson Is Recipient
OF High Compliment.

The superlative girls of Wesleyan
college were recently selected by a
vote of the entire student body.
Among those honored was Miss Ruth
Finn. who was acclaimed the witt
est of the several hundred students.
This is a distinctive compliment to
this popular Dawson girl, and is not
ed with pleasure by her many ad-
mirers and friends among the home
folks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAVE
AN INTERESTING SESSION
But Little Business Before the Board
at Their February Meeting.

But little business besides routine
matters engaged the attention of the
county commissioners at their Feb
ruary meeting. Commissioners Hol-
lingsworth and Laing were appointed
a committee to settle with the
Shield-Geise Lumber Co. for the loss
of a mule from injuries received
by falling through one of the coun-
TVS bridges. The finance committee
was authorized to borrow $4,000
with which to meet casual deficien-
ciea
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17
MR.. HICKEY SELLS HIS
ROTTLING PLANT AT ALBANY
Will Devote All of Time to His Popu-
lar Blue Spring Resort.

lar Blue Spring Resort.
Of special interest is the an
nouncement that Mr.. w. E. Hickey
has sold his Chero-Cola plant in AL
bany to Howard W, Key, of CO.
lumbus, and J. E. Hickey and Frank
Hawkins, of Atlanta. The price re-
ceived has not been made public:
Mr.. Hickey has stated that he sold
his bottling interests in order to de-
vote his attention to his Blue Springs
property, as he found it impossible
to give to both enterprises the time
required. Before going to Albany
Mr.. Hickey was a popular citizen of
Dawson and a successful business
man. His friends in this county are
pleased to hear that he realized
handsome profits in this recent deal.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17
MR.. AND MRS MILAN
SUFFER FROM A FIRE

All OF IheIr NIoEnIIB anu
Effects Were Burned.
A telegram to Mr.. Duncan Nc
Lain Friday brought the information
that Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. McLain, To-
Gated near Dallas, Texas, had suffer
ed the loss of their clothing and per-
sonal effects from fire, the hotel at
which they were boarding being en-
tirely destroyed. Mr.. McLaln estl-
mates his loss at about $4,000.
Irish Cobblers Early Rose, Trl-
umph and Bliss Seed Irish Potatoes
at Horsley Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-17
MR. AVEN MAKING IMPROVE
MENTS ON RESIDENCE

Mr.. E. W. Aven, who recently ac-
ouired the old Lowrey home on john
SON street, is making number OF
improvements on the residence ana
premises, which add very much to the
attractiveness of the property.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11

The Records success in the recent
election is particularly gratifying when
one considers that nearly one hundred
stockholders in the other paper were
scattered throughout the county fight
ing for their own financial gain in
getting votes for thoir paper.
Even inspectors and judges of cleo.
ton in eight or ten precincts were di-
rect owners of one Of the papers being
voted upon in the election.
The law provides that not even a
brother-in-law of candidate can
serve as an election official. It was
therefore bad taste, to say the least,
to find election official serving vino
were financially interested in the sue
cess of one of the candidates for Of
fetal newspaper.
Had a contest resulted from this
election, the Free Press stockholders
acting as election officials might have
become an issue in the case.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11

If both sides of the political con-
troversy in this state have the best
interests of the state at heart, they
will quit pulling and hauling when the
legislature meets, and will try. to pass
wholesome laws for the benefit of the
whole people. The league will have
control by one vote in the senate, and
the independents will control the
house. A "give-and-take" policy
must be pursued, or an absolute dead
lock will ensue.
ITO the Record it seems that the
most important matter is to shake off
the influence of the Townley stripe of
agitators, and to cut out the song
of hate.
We have had enough turmoil in this
state in the last five years. Those of
us who are citizens and taxpayers
should now try to stamp out this
hatred. and build anew.
North Daokta can be prosperous.
There is no need for it to be looked
upon throughout the entire United
States as the freak of the Union.
Let's go.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11

.
in North Dakota give: Frazier (Non.
partisan) 104,49S: O'Connor (Demo-
craft 1O3,612.
Sveinbjorn Johnson, Democratic
state chairman, conceded victory tn
DR.. E. F. Ladd, Nonpart.san, presi-
dent of the North Dakota Agricultur-
al college, who opposed Fl. H. Perry,
Democrat, for United States Senator.
johnson admitted that ]. S. Sinclair,
Nonpartisan, had defeated r. A John
son, Democrat, for United States rep
resentative from the third district, and
stated that President Harding would
make an even better race than Frazier
was making for governor. He refused
to admit, however, that Frazier had
won.
John NJ. Baer, Independent Nonpar-
tisan candidate for reelection as Uni.
ted States representative in the First
district, announced this evening that
he believed his opponent, o. B. Burt.
ness, Republican, had won. He will
not definitely concede the race, how.
ever, he said, until Official returns are
in.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11

Minnie j. Nelson has "agcin been
successful at the polls. Miss Nelson
has been given the rottenest opposition
by the league bosses of any candidate
for public Office. And every time she
has come out of the turmoil win
ner.
In the recent campaign Miss Mel
sons educational qualifications were
attacked despite the fact that the
leagues own supreme court had twice
passed upon them and found them O.
X.
Miss Nelson has been charged as
being the agent of the book trust
But, then, every person who ever op-
posed Townley in any way has beer
heralded as an "agent" of something
or other.
All hail to Minnie. j. Nelson. The
leagues attack on her has made her
stronger with the people. She is che
of the biggest political figures in
North Dakota public life today
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11

j. F. T. O'Connor made a wonder
tul fight against the Townlcy ma
chine. That he did not win is not dis
credit to himself. There was one
chance this year for Townley's COVER
nor to be defeated. It could have
been done in the primary campaign.
But Everson, Nelson, Twichell, Jim
Shea, and others CT the real "old
gang" conceived the idea that they
could beat LANCER in the primary and
put O'Connor across in the fell. Lar
gers friends supported O'Connor 10y
lily, but the trick could not BE- turned.
Too many voters insist on voting the
republican ticket in the fall. This is
proven by the fact that the anti-Town-
ley candidates on the republican ticket
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11

It must be apparent to all that the
days of radicalism in North Dakota
are numbered Never again will
Townley be able to have his own sweet
way Legislators are elected to serve
the interests of all of the people of
the state. And the next legislative
assembly will be constituted that merit
will have to be shown in each PROPOSE
ton as it is advanced. No longer will
the majority be able to rule rough
shod over all opposition. Such laws
as the smelling committee, the state
sheriff, and similar measures will new
er again pass the legislature. Town
ley is said too have bare majority
of one in the state senate, even with
all his subservient hold-over senators.
He cannot control the house at all.
1t is the fervent wish of the Rec
ord tha|a constructive middle course
may be found that will allow the mex.
to adjourn without bitter
ness and determination being hurled
from one side to the other. Neither
side can longer have its own way. A
give-and-take policy will have to be
pursued.
Not only is Townleyism tied hand
and foot in North Dakota, but in the
rest of the United States it has receiv-
ed its death-blow. Minnesota, Mon
tana, South Dakota, Idaho, Washing
ton, Kansas, Nebraska and all the rest
of the states have repudiated the no.
torious flax king where he entered the
lists. Only in Wisconsin has Townley
even shadow of a claim to victory.
And there the candidate for governor
who has been successful is first a
LaFollette man and second Town
leyite. And, even in Wisconsin, Sen.
Lenroot successfully withstood the at
tack of both LaFollette and Townley.
And Wisconsin has always been good
breeding-place for radicalism. Wis
consin has twice elected Victor Berger
to congress. But this time even Ber-
ger was forced to bow to the will
of the majority.
The election on Nov. I'd has insured
the United States against any social
istic experiments similar to some of
the European governments.
/, We have stemmed the tide of rad
icalism. Now let us intelligently set
to work to remove the causes that
bcget radicals. There is plenty of
work to be done.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11

The league forces put up the best
fight in Emmons county. But they
had too much to overcome. It would
be interesting to have both sides pre-
sent a sworn statement of the money
expended in the county. The indie
pendents would welcome such move.
IN addition. five men were working in
every precinct to one for the indie
.,endents.
Only the merit of the argument can
account for the result in the face of
such odds.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11
OFFERS HARDING wARsHIP

Wilson Also Places Private Yacht at
Disposal Of Persident-Elect.
Observation-Disclosures Wilson d.
rected Secretary Josephus Daniels to
place battleship at the disposal of
President elect Warren G. Harding for
his contemplated visit to the Panama
canal zone. The president also in
structed Mr.. Daniels to offer Mr.. Hard.
Ing the use Of the presidential yacht
Mayflower to convey him and his party
to Hampton Roads to 60 aboard the
battleship.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11
FRENcHMAN WINS AIR RACE
lie cointe eoe. 1868 Miles In I Hour,
Minutes, II Seconds.

lie cointe Goes 1868 Miles In 1 Hour,
6 Minutes, II Seconds.
Etampes, France-Sadi lie Cointe,
the famous French aviator, won the in.
ternational airplane race for the James
Gordon Bennett trophy. He covered
the course of 300 kilometers, or 1868
miles. in hour, 6 minutes, II 1-5 sec.
onds: F. P. Raynham, the sole British
representative, withdrew after cover
ing the first lap.
After the race had>been in progress
less than an hour, the contest had mar
rowed down to a possible three COM
petitors, one Of them, Major r. w.
Schroeder, an American.
Major Schroeder shortly afterward
also was eliminated, Withdrawing after
flying 100 kilometers because Of ignl.
ton trouble.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11
Foreign Advertising Represenunive
The AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION

The big fight is over. The winners
have been announced. The business
in which we must now all engage is
that of rubbing out the bitterness and
enmity that has been engendered be-
tween neighbors and friends.
The vote has shown that thousands
upon thousands Of farmers in this
state are as bitterly opposed to social
ism as are any of us. the vote also
shows that the league has gained
strength in the cities by lowering the
taxes on city residences, while raising
the taxes on farm property. The
eight-hour law for women in the cities
has also made the league votes. a
majority of the members Of labor
unions has voted with the Townleyites
because they have felt that the league
leaders were at heart more frindly to
the workers than they were to the
farmers. Organized labor and the
farmer have conflicting aims and in
terests. If Townley is championing
the cause of one, he is not sincere
with the other. He might as we'll be
prosecuting attorney and counsel for
the defense at one and the same time.
The socialist leader of the league
can no longer scare opposition with
THE cry of enemy to the farmer" Too
many farmers are themselves inter-
ested in the fight against Townleyism.
Those of us who have received the
most abuse by the Townleyites are
unanimous in saying that we will glad
~ work with and for the farmers of
this state when we can. Let the tax
paying successful farmers of North
Dakota take the reins in their own
hands. Let them 60 before all the
people of the state and say that their
program calls for equal justice to all,
and they will have our support in just
as great measure as Townley has our
opposition. We do not care to fight
just for the fun of fighting. The
average business man longs for the
day when he may have the friendship
and the confidence of all his trade.
True, there are dishonest business men
just as there are dishonest farmers.
But the majority of men in all lines
believe in square deal for all.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11

Duluth. Mlnn.-Dr. Henrik Ship
Stead, Nonpartisan league candidate
for governor, was among five men held
up and robbed by two masket bandits
in the Northern Pacific railroad sta
ton at Carlton, MINI. He was re.
lieved of $50 and a gold watch and
then was forced to lie on his stomach
on the floor while the other victims
were plundered.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11
hive GOOD JOBS"
z*sRlTE SISTERS

4 t3iploma from Dakota Business
Col'sgs, Fargo, N. D., is a pass-key
to good job anywhere. A recent
letter .om Misses Amy and Frances
Ostsrnan, McMinnville, Greg,
tells d their fine places there, the
fcrmer with the First National Bank,
the LATER in the County Clerks
office. Both are graduates OF
Dakota Business College.
Banks and big business, . far
and near, prefer Dakota-uained
EMPLOYEES.
Follow the successful. /" Write
I. Watkins, Pres, 500 Front
st., Fargo, N. D., for terms a.,s;
details of 1000.P Pupil Club, ere
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11

went over with the Townleyitcs on the
same ticket.
Perhaps these gentlemen have learn
ed their lesson now. Perhaps they
will be willing to make square fight
in the primary campaign when occs-
sion arises again.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11

Chas. Gillespie, Linton; G. H. Nara
more, Braddock; Harry Hinton and Il.
M. Britts, Linton. Constables elected
are Geo. Suverly, Clayton; L. s..
Chapman, Hazelton; VIM. Pagel and
Paul Marschall, Linton.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11

Plays With Matches; 2 Dead.
Kipling, Randolph and FLAIR
gon> Plozey, aged and 2, respectively,
were burned to death here while play
ing with matches. 1t is believed they
set fire to bales of straw in q building
near their home.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-11-11
AI,en victorv n,ow - .o,,.,,

Allen Victory Blow to Gompers.
Topeka, Kan.-"The victory in Kan
sas was the greatest blow the Gompers
leadership ever received" said Gov.
ernor Henry J. Allen, in discussing the
election whereby he was reelected by
an apparently overwhelming plurality.