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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-02-19


m cone politicians go; Dr. Curtis Williams mas gone 10 new
. ., su ,ws GRO Orleans to attend Mardi GraS.
mmde5 statutes are en- McCoNATHY'S SALE WILL CON
statutes are dsregardedi TIME UNTIL MARCH FIRST.
sbfy and reliown are
'@ss W. IT, Goldman left Sunday for Min
Ass y s ol eral Wells for the benefit of his health
Sehah life and that Is I'm
! Je have done 1t unto the heAue''oN So'' .mmT.N
pee line McCLELLAN
IN little ones, ye have done
Ind the sacrifice and de- Miss jessie ray snefaru was
aaono oonld Shreveport visitor last week. for sew
ether ina spirit of common
@ ID more towards the Mrs o. X. Holland, OF Ruston mas
The yexg economic and been recent guest Of her sister Mrs
#Rns of American life by IT, w. Murphy.
lhuh Of one to the other; 4a en
sasp Of faith and friend ''s " ~,a,toa hor b,o
Nm be accomplished by all ao"'oe
&.S 8, ~ "a bands relatives.
Il officers; and will back CORDUROY PANTS, $685. Nc
h thA country Of ours, being CoNATHY'S SALE
"a in the years that are to
Miss Lois Shull has returned home
at Thos Marshal from the sanitarum in Shreveport
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-02-19

Musical Club, Mrs. Howell's pupils,
was held on st. ValentinesDay. Inc
president. Virginia Brown being alb.
sent. Margaret Williams, vice-president
presided. During the business SEES
sion Mildred Golf was elected Treas
re. A program consisting OF piano
solos. duets and songs was we'll rem
dered. A musical contest, In Whlch
the members were asked to guess the
names Of composers, whose pictures
were on the wall, created much inter-
est AS an evidence of their knowledge
all the members guessed the names
and il was voted unanimously to share
the prize, box of candy among the
merbers A hide and seek game for
(, the smaller pupils, to the accompa-nl-
ment of soft and loud music occaslon'
cd much fun. Then came an event, III
the shane of a huge heart shaped box.
containing valentines for all, even the
sick ones, who were not able to be
present. Refreshments of red rookie
HEARTS and hot chocolate were served
Valentine Party.
On st. Valentines eve a dellghuul
entertainment was given by the F. f
I n D Club in the home of Miss Mary
Madden in honor of the j. Z. g. Club
Stag Club and few OF their friends
The parlor was attractively decorat
ed with hearts, and the score card'
were hearts
The feature of the entertainment wa
progressive Bunco. Another very thrill
y ing feature was the plan, by WhlcI
the girls selected the boy, who was T
be the victim of their charms A nun
her of red hearts chosen by the girl
+ with the description Of the boy, the
0 must propose to- written on the inside
d Several proposals were accepted and
J. mock wedding followed. Miss Ezell
J, Thomas. was the charming bride an
u Mr.. Clyde McConathy, the handson
q groom. The mother and father OF u
II bride. Miss Eula Maude Capers al
n Mr.. Henry Brown looked after the col
forts of the young people with XII
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-02-19

Sale will continue March order stimulate our oprns raoe
going place every Sport Coat Spring Suit as well as o
Pumps and Oxord Hosiery Waists greatly reduceo prices "e
numbers arc seSeo
getting new o ooo
leveyd andth marx
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
KILLED BY FALLING
TELEPHONE POLE
MR.. G. X. CHESTER, A LINE
MAN IN EMPLOY OF LOCAL
COMPANY, MEETS DEATH.

A death of peculiar sadness deeply
deplored by the entire community was
that of Mr.. G. X. Chester, lineman
for the Dawson Telephone Co., which
occurred at his home on Eleventh ave-
nue. Friday night at two o'clock.
1t was the direct result of the fear
full accident of last Tuesday after
noon, Mr.. Chester and his assistant,
telephone pole when it fell, a piece of
iron attached to the guy wire striking
him on the temple. The pole snapped
in two at the ground where he was
tightening the guy wire 1t was
thought at first that he had been kill
ed but after examination by physi-
clans the statement was made that the
injured man was not as badly hurt as
was at first supposed. Mr.. Chester,
however, remained in an unconscious
state and gradually grew weaker. At
tending phyicians held consultation
Thursday night and it was determined
that as last resort an immediate
operation was the only hope OF saving
his life. This was performed Friday
morning by skilled surgeons, when
it was found that there were two frac-
lures of the skull and pieces of the
shattered bone rested on the brain,
clot of blood having formed. The pa
tient never rallied from this ordeal.
A very touching funeral service,
conducted by Rev. T. H. Thomson,
was held at the home Saturday after
noon, and the interment was in Cedar
Hill cemetery. There were many pref
ty floral offerings from friends.
Mr.. Cheser, who was reared in
| Quincy, Fla, came to Dawson from
Donalsonville, Ga, four years ago, and
during his residence here made many
friends. He was "a years of age.
He is surviyed'by his wife and
little daughter, and brother in New
York, and one in Jacksonville.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
RECORD OF The PAST
NO STRONGER EVIDENCE CAN
BE HAD IN DAWSON.

Look we'll to their record. What
they have done many times in years
gone is the best guarantee of future
results. Anyone with bad back; any
reader suffering from urinary trou--
bles. from kidney ills, should find
comforting words in the following
statement:
G. M. Roberts, wholesale grocer,
44O E. Lee street, Dawson, says: Il
have taken Doan's Kidney Pills, and
thew have never failed to give relief.
At times l had dull aching in my
kidneys and it caused me lot of dis.
tress. It only took few doses OF
Doan's Kidney Pills which got at the
Dawson Drug Co. to fix me up in fine
shape. l gladly recommend them. -
statement given July a, l9l4.)
On April Is, 1918, Mr. Roberts
said AZ am always glad to say good
word for Doan's Kidney Pills, for
they helped me greatly when l used
them" -
Price COO, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy--gett
Doan;s Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr. Roberts had. Foster-M ilburn Co.,
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
WOMEN WILL OBSERVE
A WEEK OF PRAYER.
PROGRAM HAS BEEN ARRANG-
ED BY MISSIONARY SOCIE-
TY OF METHODIST CHURCH.

By appointment of the Womans
Missionary council you have an en-
gagement with all the other women of
your church for the first week in No
vember to observe the regular annual
season of study and prayer for our
work.
Lay aside all other interests and
give yourself entirely to this "previ-
GUS engagement"
The first meeting will begin on
Tuesday, the second day of November,
at $3.50 p. H., with Miss Belle Cheat
ham as leader. Subject: Mexico and
Possibilities of Personal Prayer"
Wednesday-Mrs. B. B. Perry, lead
err Subject: "The Vashti Industrial
School, Townsville, Ga, and Family
Prayer"
Thursday-Mrs. L. Lamar, leader.
Subject: The Need of Public Prayer,
and the Other Side of the Mexican
question"
Friday-Mrs. c. A. Harris, Mrs J..
H. Lewis, leaders. Subject: THE Stu
dent Volunteer Movement on Mexican
Schools, and Vashti School at Thorn
asville, Ga"
Saturday-Miss Lille Cheatham,
Mrs. Will Bartlett, leaders. Subject:
"Vashti Industrial School" Week Of
prayer offerings will be divided be-
tween Vashti school in Georgia and
schools in Mexico for the training of
dependent girls.
Rev. Mr.. T. H. Thomson will give
the ladies of the Missionary Society
a special sermon on the fifth Sunday
in October. Yours in the Masters
work
MRS. ]. G. PARKS, President.
Mrs. T. H. Thomson, Secretary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
"And There Wasn't the Slightest
Smell From Dead Rats"

Writes John Simpkins. farmer OF
Annandale, N. j.: "Rats were cost
ing me hundreds yearly; tried dogs,
ferrets, poison, could not get rid OF
them. Bought $1.00 pkg. of RAT
SNAP 6 cakes). Usethalf, not
live rat since. Dead ones apienIy'
| like RAT-SNAP because after Kill
inc rats it dries them up-leaves no
smell" Three sizes, Csc, soc. $l.0O.
Sold and guaranteed by Dawson
Hardware Co., and Crouch Bros.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
MRS. MARTHA S. STEWART
FUNERAL AT BENEVOLENCE

The remains of Mrs. Martha Stovall
Stewart, accompanied by large num-
Der of relatives, passed through Daw-
son on the early train Sunday morn
ing for interment in the cemetery at
Benevolence. Mrs. Stewart had reach
ed the ripe age OF 81 years. She be
longed to prominent Georgia fami-
ly and was held i'll high esteem: Mrs
Stewart was the widow of Rev. Will
liam Stewart, a Methodist minister
known and loved by the older people
this section for. his faith
full service to. the church.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
Notice to Dog Owners.

All parties owning dogs are hereby
notified that in accordance with the
city ordinance, all dogs must be kept
from running at large on the streets
in the City of Dawson, unless said
dogs shall be in charge of a person
competent. On account OF the large
number of dogs that have been bitten
by mad dogs, this is done as pre-
cautionary measure. Policemen are au-
thorized under the ordinance to shoot
any dog running at large. This Mo-
vember rs, 1920@ F. M. McNULTY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
Mr.. ]. C. SUTTON VICTIM
OF PAINFUL ACCIDENT
Sleeve Caught in Belt Causing an
Ugly Cash in His Arm.

Mr.. J. c. Sutton, assistant superln-
tendent of the Dawson Cotton Oil
Co., sustained deep cut on the arm
Thursday morning, when his sleeve
caught in the belt of the machinery
at the conpany's plant. Medical aid
was given Immediately and it was
found that the injuries, while very
painful, were not serious. MIR. Sutton
came to Dawson from Forsyth.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
Little Locals.
Tone of the Cotton
Market Somewhat Better.

The cotton market has shown a
somewhat stronger tone the past few
DAYS, and has advanced $3.50 a bale
in the past week. Good middling was
quoted at p cents this morning. The
Dawson warehouses have received
11,9l2 bales. No cotton is being sold.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
ONLY ONE PRISONER IS
NOW IN THE COUNTY JAIL
He Will Soon Complete Six Months
Sentence.

Luther Patterson, negro, is the
only prisoner in Jail, and in few days
he will complete a sentence OF six
months in that prison and be released.
Patterson was convicted in the SUI
perior court nearly year and half
ago and was sentenced by Judge Wor-
ril to twelve months in the chain
gang and six months in jail, with the
privilege of being released of the lat
ter upon the payment of $3.50. He
chose to serve the six months in Jail
instead of paying the money, and will
soon complete his confinement.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
WILL AGAIN MAKE TER
RELL COUNTY THEIR HOME

1t will interest the many friends of
Mr. George S. Allen and family, who
removed from Brentwood to Sale City
two or three years ago, to know that
they will soon return to Terrell coun-
ty. They will make their home near
Parrott, where Mr.. Allen will engage
in farming.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Burch Roberts,
of Dawson, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Mary Ella, to Mr..
Herbert William Taylor, of Whining
ton, N. G., the marriage to be Solem-
nized early in December. The above
is of pleasing interest to the many
friends of the prospective bride, who
was reared in this community.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
The City Tax Books
Will Close. Next Saturday.

The city tax books will close Satur-
day. and the next few days will be
busy ones with Clerk Jones, issuing
receipts. A comparatively small
amount of the $46,640 due has been
paid. After November lst executions
will be issued against defaulters.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
MRS. DAVIDSON BETTER.

Mr.. w. A. Davidson returned this
morning from his usual weekend visit
to Atlanta, where Mrs. Davidson con-
tinues ill at sanitarium. The friends
of the family will be interested TO
know that a slight improvement IS
noted in the patients condition.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
RETURNS TO CHICAGO HOME
AFTER VISIT IN DAWSON

After. several weeks visit to rela-
tives in Dawson, Sasser and Albany
Mr.. 6. Bromley Brown left Wednes-
day for her home in Chicago, stopping
for few days in Eufaula, Ala. Mr..
Brown was reared in Dawson and is
pleasantly remembered by many
friends
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
MR.. AND MRS. WILKINSON
HAVE MOVED TO DAWSON

Dawson welcomes as citizens Mr.
and Mrs. Wilkinson, who moved re-
Gently from Brentwood. They are max
ing their home with their son, Col,
H. A. Wilkinson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
A WELL-KNOWN DAWSON
NEGRO CLAIMED BY DEATH
An Unusually Large Attendance at
Judge Brooks Funeral.

Judge Brooks, a well-known negro
barber of Dawson, died Wednesday,.
Brooks had for years been one OF the
leaders among the colored people in
this section, and his funeral was at
tended by an unusually large gather
ing.
r. E. Mcdowell & Co. have receiv-
ed big shipment of hay wire.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
sTORK MAKES A VISIT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank c. HUE an
nounce the birth of baby ~giri on
October 21st, who bears the pretty
name of Virginia Belle Huie.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
Wednesday

w GUUGSuUU
ALICE BRADY in DOLLARS AND THE WOMAN"
Does always lead povery Part the proceeds
from this show will be donated the Margaret Tweedy Sunday
School Class See good picture the time help good
Open p. m. 10 and 20
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
ThurSdQg

Thursday
EUGENE OBRIEN in THE BROKEN MELODY" The
within OF rich society brought fame struggling
young painter and despair the heart of the girl who loved him.
Roin comedy. Open p m 10 and 20 cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-10-26
Tuesday

Tuesday
H. B. WARNER in FOR A WoMAN'S HONOR" A thrill
ing drama of blaCkma Oriental intrigue romance Franey
comedy. Open p m. 10 and 20
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
French Art Loss by War.

One of the most interesting items
in the latest inventory Of the losses
Of France through the war is that
which tells of the extent Of the dam
age to her art treasures and historic
monuments. The estimate for this
loss. which has been obtained by the
Paris information service of the Bank
ers' Trust company, is placed at over
125 million dollars.
This figure has been arrived at at
ter an exhaustive examination of the
ruins of historic monuments. statues,
churches, museums and their contents.
The irreplaceable nature of these
losses is indicated by the sum of 600
million francs, which is set against
''moral injury"
"This sum of 600 Million" explains
the official text, "is an approximation
of the loss the French people have
sustained by having lost forever works
of peculiar value because of their
beauty and historic associations"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
F. J. MOORE, Platteville

ana satisfactory SOIved the problem
of bringing chicks into the world on
Wholesale scale by electricity.
The plant has an output capacity OF
10000 chicks a week, and it works
full blast seven months in the year. A
thermostat of special construction reg
ulates the temperature of the incuba-
tors automatically and SO reliably that
the percentage of eggs Matched sue
cessfully is extraordinarily high.
There is no danger Of fire; no loss
of chicks from chilling or Overheatlng
the brooders being electrically
warmed; no lamps to be filled or adj
justed no gas burner to go out and
asphyxiate the downy birds. All that
is necessary is to turn switch ana
the machine attends to the rest of the
business.
The electric mother hen does her
work at a cost of cent chick. Even
the coops are Illuminated by electric
ity. getting the laying fowls On the
lob earlier in the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
JUST MENTIONING HARD LUCK
Here Are a Few Instances on Record
Which 1t Would Seem Hard
to Beat

There was a case described in the
papers recently in which a man, hur-
rying to seek his bride who had failed
to keep her appointment at the church,
slipped, and a revolver which he had
in his pocket went off, He was wound
ed, and to increase the injury the po-
lice summoned him for carrying arms
without a license. And, of course, the
wedding was interfered with.
Almost on par was the case,
which happened some time ago, of a
little boy-of course, a naughty little
boy-who was comfortably and hap
PLY engaged in stealing apples from
a farmers orchard He was getting
along very nicely, with pockets that
were really bullying, when a COW
strolled under the tree. The animals
appearance startled the boy; he
slipped, and fell on the back of the
cow.
The impact scared the cow, and 1t
made straight for home with an ex-
ceedingly unwilling passenger clinging
tightly to it's back. The farmer hap
pened to be at home to receive the COW,
and, as the boy fell off his pockets
emptied themselves Of their store of
apples. Let US draw a veil over the
ensuing tragedy Of the farmer and the
naughty little apple stealer.
The scene was Hyde Park corner. A
very well-dressed man, evidently hur-
rying to Victoria station, cut across
the road. He slipped and fell. His
bag strongly objected to this rough
treatment, and promptly emptied itself
of it's weekend contents. The man
was nearly run over; some of the
things out of the bag were quite run
over, and the only consolation the
man got was the remark Of a passing
woman, who said that she admired his
taste in pajamas!
And the las example Of hard luck.
It happened on the east coast. he
was an enthusiastic fisherman. He
had had very successful day, and
proudly exhibited his catch to a
stranger. Then he got another bite.
In his excitement he overbalanced.
Fortunately the water wasn't deep. He
touched bottom and came up with an
enormous crab clinging viciously to
his leg.
When he crawled out he found that
the stranger had disappeared with his
catch of fish, and that his fishing rod
had gone for trip to sea. But what
really broke his heart was the action
of a facetious pier attendant, who
threatened to run him in for bathing
without a proper costume From An
swers London.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
MILK FLOOD CLOGS BOWERY
Traffic Tied Up for Hour When 1920
Bottles Are Smashed in
Accident

New York.-The cutters Of the
BOWery were aWash with milk Sun
day. A large truck containing 24O
cases, or 1920 bottles, Of the liquid,
was overturned at BrOome street,
when the wheels became damned in
the car tracks. Every bottle was
smashed Traffic on the Madison ave-
nue. and Third avenue surface car
lines was tied up for more than an
hour
Patrons Of Bowery lodging houses
are aroused over announcement of an
advance in rates. The BOWery 'hO-
tels'' have increased their prices from
the - and 20 cent schedule, main
tanned for many years, to double these
rates, in many cases, with an average
rate now of 40 cents.
In connection with the increased
rate many of the prOprietors have
eliminated the clean towel, formerly
thrown in with the nights lodging.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
TO SEIZE FOREIGN RUMSHIPS
20 Stop Liquor Smuggling
INTO This Country.

Observation-Disclosures said to dis
close that seamen on number of for
eign ships. frequently in collision with
the masters Of the vessels, have been
smuggling liquor into the United
States may lead to the seizure and
sale of ships whose crews violate the
American prohibition laws.
Officials of the bureau Of internal
revenue, it is said, are of the opinion
that the smuggling, which, they say
has increased considerably during the
past six months, can best be curbed
by invoking provisions of the Volstead
act which authorize the government
to cOnfScate vehicles of transpOrta-
ton used in violation of the prohibit
ton laws
Within the three mile limit foreign
ships are technically subject to Amer
lean laws.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
SHIP MANY ENGINES
Export of Locomotives to Break
Record This Year.
Orders for Locomotives From Ameri-
can Railroads Will Not Be Relar
lively Large in 1920.

Acknowledgements Of steam loco
motives from the United States this
wear are going to break all records,
according to the official figures shown
in the monthly summary OF foreign
commerce Of the United States. Inc
exports in July numbered 1874, valued
at S4.742 30G, as compared with IL,
valued 1T 500, TO. in July. 1919. In
the first seven months Of 1920 the
locomotives exported numbered 1923,
valued at So. 1923 as compared with
446. valued at 81, 42G, 439, in the same
period Of 1919. or 600. valued at 49,
G.439 in the first seven months Of
1918 The best previous record was
reached in the fiscal year ended June
30. 1918, in which period there were
exported ! .457 locomotives, valued at
So, ,G32.
In the United States, according to
figures in the Railway Age. class /
railroads ordered in the first nine
months Of this year only 1,403 loco
motives, 4O254 freight cars and S14
passenger cars Canadian roads or
dered 1J4 locomotives, 10,773 freight
cars and ia passenger cars. The to-
tai orders for freight cars placed in
the United States amounted to 57,172.
"The figures" says the Railway Age,
"shOW that the railroads are not Or
dering cars anywhere near in proper
ton to their needs. Locomotives are
being contracted for on a proportion
ateIy better basis, but if the rate Of
buying for the rest Of the year con
tinucs on the same basis as for the
first nine months it is evident that the
totals Of locomotive orders for the year
will not be relatively large"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
WITHOUT PROCESS OF LAW
Cowboy Quickly Settled Matter in
Dispute, and No One Appealed
From the Decision.

For some time after the opening to
regular passenger service, the Cen
trail Union Pacific railroads subOrdi-
nate departments were rather crude.
The sleeping cars were comfortable,
but there were no dining cars, and the
facilities at the restaurant" stations
were decidedly primitive.
When the eastbOund train arrived at
Cheyenne one morning, the passengers
in the sleeper all but one small group,
responded promptly to the summons.
''Thirty minutes for breakfastr They
passed into the large tent which was
equipped as dining room; long
planks on rather high "hOrses" COW
cred with white domestic" for tables,
and single planks on smaller "hOrses"
for benches at the sides. But the food
was excellent, varied. bountiful, and
admirably cooked, while the flapjacks
and maple syrup were delicious.
The one group that had not left the
sleeper consisted of Colonel Temple
ton his young wife, and their six
months old baby. When all who in
tended to take breakfast were seated
and had served themselves or been
served, the colonel reached over and
took a milk jug, from which he filled
the baby's mug and proffered to the
proprietor a dollar, the price of q full
meal.
The proprietor refused the money
and with needless emphasis said {:
"You ken eat all you want, but yer
can't take nothing away" "But I've
eaten nothing and am taking only a
cup of milk for my baby"
While the proprietor was emphasize
ing his indifference to the baby's
needs, there was a commotion on the
side of the table toward the exit and
presently typical cowboy swung him
self over and drawing his gun,
marched up to the proprietor and
pointing the muZZle of the pistol at
his face, said, "Let the baby have his
milk -
The proprietor did not hesitate, but
said to the colonel, Cali right, go on ~
Then the colonel extended the dollar
bill, whereupon the cowboy swung
upon him and shouted, care you 60
in, to give a dollar for a cup Of milk?
Get Outen herei" The colonel got,
nor did the proprietor offer to detain
him. The crowd cheered, while the
cowboy returned and ordered a plate
Of fresh fapjacks.-Exchange.