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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31

The first link of the Terrell county
division OF the Florida Short Route,
abont ten miles between the town of
Sasser and the Dougherty county line,
which was completed several weeks
ago, has been officially accepted and
taken over for maintenance by the
state highway department, and VIII
be kept in repair without expense TO
Terrell county.
Mr.. Henry T. Christian, supervisor
in this district for the highway depart,
ment. has been here and employed
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31
FARMER FOUND CONVICT
ASLEEP IN HIS BARN
Will Seay, Who Escaped on Friday
Night, Again in Gang.

When Mr.. w. l. Jones, of near
Herod, went out to feed his stock
early Monday morning, he found Will
Seay asleep in his barn. His shoes
were found under the front door steps
of Mr. Jones residence. The negro,
who escaped Friday night from the
county farm, where he was a trustee
and used to work the patches around
the stockade, was taken to the convict
camp and delivered to the warden.
Seay is on old negro, being about 90
years of age, and is serving life SEN
tence for murder committed in this
county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31
The State Highway Department
Takes Over Terrell County Road

Mr.. Green Hill, of Sasser, to keep the
road in good repair, and he is author
lied to hire labor for that purpose
when needed
The section of the highway already
completed is a splendid piece of sand
clay road construction, which makes
an ideal road bed, and reflects great
credit on those who have built 1t.
The F. S. R. was very popular with
tourists going to and returning from
Florida the past season, and will no
doubt be even more so next season.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31
HUNTER BELL HAS
POSITION WITH JOURNAL
Popular Dawson Young Man Works
For Atlanta Newspaper.

Mr. Hunter Bell, whose clever work
on the Atlanta Journal while a student
at Emory University, attracted the at
tention of his friends and the public
generally, has accepted position with
that paper. Mr.. Bell has the distinc-
ton of completing his college course
in three years and is one OF the grad
uating class. After receiving his di-
ploma he will made a short visit to
his parents before entering upon his
duties June 18th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31
REPRESENTING EASTERN
STAR AT GRAND LODGE
Mesdames Roberts and McClung At
tending Session at Macon.

Mrs. w. S. Roberts and Mrs Lee
McClung are representing the Mamie
Deubler chapter, Eastern Star, at the
Grand Chapter of the order, which
Roberts will go as delegate and Mrs.
McClung by virtue of her office as
worthy matron of the local organiza-
ton. The Order of Eastern Star has
the largest membership OF any secret
order composed of ladies in the state
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31
Evils of Constipation.

Perhaps the most serious of the dis
eases caused by constipation is appen-
dicitis. If you would avoid this dan
gerous disease, keep your bowels reg
ular. For this purpose Chamberlain s
Tablets are excellent, easy to take and
mild and gentle in effect-ad.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31

Most Russian farmers are making
their crops today with tools similar
to those used in the United States
in 1890.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31

WANTED-Hens, flyers, duck S,
geese, guineas and turkeys. R. c.
McCOLLUM.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31

LOST-Black and tan rat terrier, scar
on right shoulder Answers to name
of Spot" MRS. 7. B. RAINES.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31

WANTED-Poultry and eggs. Will
give market price. ]. F. McGTLL,
R. F. D. /, or Lloyd Hatcher at South
ern Grocery Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31

FOR SALE-Sweet yellow yam po-
tato slips, $500 per thousand Good
as you can get anywhere. MERCER
HASTY, Route A.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31

FOR RENTING nice rooms and
hall room unfinished; no children.
Will furnish for sleeping rooms.
DAWSON SEA FOOD CO.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31

FOR SALE-Porto Rican potato
plants. E. L. JOHNSON, Dawson,
Ga, R. F. D.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31
Special Notices

CORN, Feed Oats, Velvet Beans and
sale. FARM PRODUCTS co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-05-31

FOR SALE-One trailer with attach
ments for Ford car. A bargain for
some one. CHERO-COLA BOT
LING WORKS.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
ELECTION NATIONAL
GUARD OFFICERS

Tuesday night an election was held
in Company C, 18TH Infantry, Colo
RADIO National Guards. with Major Cor
lett of Monta Vista as presiding Off
GER The election was held to elect
man to replace First Lieut.. Beckley,
who recently resigned. Second Lieut..
Blackburn was elected first lieutenant
and First Sergeant Paul Brattain was
elected second lieutenant. The men
of Company C are to be congratulated
for having selected two such capable
men as officers. With the work on
the new armory progressing as rapid
ly as the weather will permit and
several enlistments during the week.
the prospects for an excellent COM
pany in Delta are better than ever
before.
The entire membership of Company
C is anxious to make this company an
institution of which Delta may be
proud and we ask the cooperation of
the citizens of this community to that
end.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
INDEPENDENT WILL SHOW
FILMS OF BIG ARMiSTicE
DAY CELEBRATION

The Western Slope will have an op-
portunity to witness in films the mag
nificent Armistice Day celebration
held at Delta within a short time.
The pictures will be shown in sew
eral hundred feet of films at the Co
lonial, and will be a review of the
main events of the day-beginning
with the mammoth parade, and includ-
ing the individual elimination drill;
the barbecue, the races, street sports.
the football game. the competitive
drill. sham battle. and in short, every
thing that helped to make the day
memorable. Those who attended the
celebration will want to see the events
again in pictures, while to those who
were not so favored the pictures will
be an even greater treat.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
VALUE OF COUNTY AGENT
MORE GENERALLY RECOGNIZED

Commenting upon the subject of the
county agent and the expense to the
county at a board meeting this week.
Commissioner Wallace said that he
had one objection to the agent and his
work and it was not a criticism on the
work of the agent but upon the atti-
.tude of the farmers themselves: that
those who needed the service worst
Were slow to take advantage of it.
This is just what County Agent Nc
Cam thinks about the work-too few
people have called upon him for in
formation or attended the meetings
held by the state leaders and himself
However, he says that the annual re-
port which he is making is the first
that has contained the fact that he
was gaining hold on the taxpayers,
as he has felt just as Mr.. Wallace
does. The culling demonstrations this
week were the most profitable OF any
held the past year, as there was
total of 175 men and women present
at the three meetings. also equally
divided.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
cHAPMAN-JAoUlss NUPTIALs
EVENT OF CHRISTMAS DAY

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs Avon
C. Remington on Christmas day n
ceremony was performed uniting the
lives of Mrs. Clio Braisted Chapman
and Mr.. John Hughes Jaquiss, both
being residents of Bowie.
The bride has made hey home at
Delta for number of years, but for
the past three years has been one of
the teachers in the Bowie schools.
She is a young woman of excellent
character whose friends are legion.
Her husband is engaged'in the mer.
camille business at Bowie.
Following the ceremony the guests
were served to an elaborate turkey
dinner, after which the happy couple
left on the afternoon train for their
home
Rev. A B. Parry performed the
service and Miss Neva Remington
played a wedding march.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
CONCERT BY DELTA CHORAL
SOCIETY PLEASES ALL

1t was unfortunate, indeed, that
more did not avail themselves of the
opportunity to hear the concert given
at the auditorium Friday evening by
the members of the Delta Choral So
ciety, but those who were there felt
well repaid and are. loud in theiT
praises, not alone of the performers,
but OF the splendid executive ability
displayed by the Misses Killian.
Delta may we'll boast OF her home
talent singers. They are excellently
trained vocalists. and in rendering this
concert, an hour and a half of con-
tinuous singing, they sang Independent
of notes and without a break. This is
a feat which has not hitherto been
achieved by any home talent chorus
in this city, and bears testimony to
the faithful and untiring efforts Of all
who participated.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
WoMAN's CLUB MEMBERS
HAVE JOLLY AFTERNOON

The most successful meeting OF the
year. perhaps. was that held Wednes-
day afternoon when the members
came dressed as school girls, gingham
aprons. eurls. braids, dinner pals and
all.
The meeting was strictly Informal
and each guest enjoyed herself to the
limit. Mrs. Henry j. Baird proved a
very able teacher" OF the old fashion
ed type, hoop skirts. specks and ear
rings.
Games were played. gum chewed
and -aired' according to the latest
approved process: q spelling matoh
and freak intelligence test; lunch;
spelling. and impromptu songs and
recitations formed the greater part
of the program The club was favored
with two aeadings by Alene Baird.
home for the holidays from the Colo
RADIO womGns College.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
POULTRY SNOW TO De HELD
aN DELTA NEXT MONTH

.JauuAry &c, 81. IS and % are the
dates set for the Montrose-Delta Poui
try AssociafSun show, which will be
held at the Community Rooms OF this
city. The pAan is TO have licensed
Judge who viii supervise the exhibits
at both the lsmtrose-D Delta and Grand
Junction shoWs. This show will be
held one week before the one at
Grand Junction. and Judging will be
both along standards of perfection and
utility.
Ribtssns and prizes by merchants
will he given as premiums. Omcers
are: W ID. Hines. president: II. A
Ireland. secretary: Arthur Greenwood
of HotcihAkiss, Geo. w. Dyer OF Cedar
edge and Carey B. Adams OF Delta.
directors Allen &. Nash OF Montrose
and Mrs. Dear {. Allison OF Olathe
are also directors. The meeting next
year viii ise held NJ Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
REDLANpS MESA TO HAVE
BIG TIME TOMORROW NIGHT

The Redlands Mesa people, who
never do things by halves. have ar
ranged community gathering for the
schoolhouse tomorrow evening. New
Years eve, which will doubtless be
long remembered.
President Quigiey OF the State Nor
NAL school will make an address.
while the Cedaredge orchestra will
furnish music Major Charfesworth
and Mrs. Grace Cummings of Delta
and Rev. ]. A. Hunsicker of Eckert
wiz also give talks. Miss Marjorie
Mathers win give q plane solo. and
the Junior High School quartet. Misses
Ruth Nelson md Margaret Matthews
and Messrs- I. J. Deck and RatekiR
win sing. There will Also be other
music and readings, and = big banquet
will furnish the crOwniMg touch to the
affair.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
Euks AND cHARtTtEs
0EACaA MANY FAMILIES

Much good work was accomplished
ny tho Esks- lodge and Associated
Charities duriIg the Christmas season,
and many needy families were remem-
bered with srapIe groceries, meat and
clothing. Toys were also given to the
children.
The men and women having the
work in hand are specially grateful to
w. ". Warner of the Variety store
and To the Delta Hardware Company
for their generous gifts Of toys. while
tow. E. Schoolficld goes the credit
of quarter OF beef which he cut up
ready for cooking.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
PERTINENT FACTS RELATIVE
TO THE DAIRY BUSINESS

The decline in the dairying interests
of the state has been so masked as to
call forth proclamation from the
chief executive. Governor Shoup's ap-
peal to the farmers to pay added at
tention to dairying is both timely and
deserving.
herd of dairy cows has no equal
as a constant, safe and dependable
source of income, not alone during the
harvest season but monthly through
out the year. Reports of the United
States Department of Agriculture
show that the bank deposits in dairy
sections of the country have actually
increased under the present adverse
business conditions, while those in
non-dairying sections show a heavy
decrease. Furthermore, every farmer
realizes fully the need of an adequate
supply of manure for keeping his land
| in high state of productivity.
Last year the Delta Chamber Of
Commerce began program of dairy
extension in the county and much
good has already been accomplished.
| According to Assessor Merchants rec
ords,; the number of milch cows in
Delta county in 1919 was 3,767; in
1920. 1852, and in 1921, 5.031. These
! figures show an increase from year to
year, but not as large a one as could
be desired. Governor Shoup's message
serves to bring the matter to the at
tention of the farmers again and
should lend considerable weight to the
work already begun.
Get copy of the governors procla-
nation, read it and think the matter
| over carefully.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
MRS. RENA M. RURDick
BRIDE OF AVON TAYLOR

A happy romance was terminated in
the wedding of Mrs. Rena Burdick,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. H.
Cramps, to Mr.. Avon Taylor of Pali-
SADIE, Saturday, December "a.
The wedding service was performed
by Rev. Cramps in the presence of
only the immediate family, and the
newlyweds left at once for Palisade,
where they are spending the week.
Mrs. Taylor is one of Delta's most
gracious and charming women. For
several years she has been one of the
ablest primary teachers in the Delta
schools. and her leaving will be keenly
felt by the school board and instruc,
tors. She will return to Delta and
complete the school year.
The groom is principal OF the Pail.
sade high school, and a man OF
sterling worth. Independent unites in
hearty congratulations and best wishes
for happiness and prosperity on the
voyage of life.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
LOWERING PRICES IN
BATTERY BUSINESS

Seicrest Bros, who represent Will
lard Storage Batteries here, announce
a new price reduction, effective De-
cember Is. This is but another ad-
justment of prices to the changing
cost of raw materials, and not a
change in the standards of quality
for which the Willard Battery has
been noted. Nor is the quality of
service that goes with that battery to
suffer any change whatever. We
believe that battery's reputation de-
pends largely upon the care it re-
ceives, and we expect to continue to
help our customers take care of the
batteries they buy from us.-Seicrest
Bros.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE
ENJOYED BY MANY PERSONS

Several hundred persons. men, wom-
en- and children, assembled at the
Community Rooms Saturday evening.
responding to tine invitation to come
to a Christmas tree and program.
There we're a number of recitations,
songs, stories and piano solos, and at
the close popcorn and candy were
generously dispensed to the young
sters.
Credit for the success of the affair is
due to Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Crawford
and Mrs. L. f. Wright, who arranged
the program and looked after the de-
tails.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
ALVIN l. TIllEY AND
KATWEKINE ktSSRaEER MARRY

On Thursday evening. December %
Alvin L. TiIley and Miss katherine
Kissinger went to the home OF Rev
r. f. Sherman, pastor OF the PYesby.
terian church, and were united il mar,
riaEe.
made his home here for some time
recently being associated with the Per.
kins restaurant. The bride is n daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. KiEsinger
of Eckert. They win make their home
on ranch on California Mesa
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
olATHE CORN SHOW TO BE
HELD JANUARY 5Th AND 9Th

The Olathe Corn Show viii be held
at the Olathe high school building
January and 6. The winning entries
will. compete at the Denver Corn and
Potato Show IN connection with the
Denver Stock Show under the direc.
tion of the State Farm Bureau. All
entries for the Olathe show should
be made by evening of January 5.
There win be some discussion OF
corn and potato growing practices.
Premiums VIII be awarded as follows:
Single ear exhibit on Dent. and
Flint
Ten ear exhibits on Dent. Flint and
popcorn.
Bushel exhibits on Dent.
SheIlfng contest on 70-kbs. Dent
corn
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
Lions Vote oifts.

Lions Vote Gifts.
AZ the regular meeting of the Lions
Club Wednesday evening n vote pass
ed that each member be given an
appropriate gift on his birthday.
President Moore presided and the
Good Fellowship chairman. DIR. Wisdle,
was right I'm time with his program.
Major Charlesworth gave splendid
talk, and Alfrai Kyifin gave a vocal
solo. with his sister Viola at the piano
Alene Baird gave several readings.
Both Miss Baird and Mr.. Kyffin were
warmly applxudcd. Cub storm. n
Swift man. from the Grand Junction
Lions. was a guest.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
CORY TEACHERS PUT ON
SPLENDID XMAS PROGRAM

The community Christmas tree at
Cory was an enjoyable occasion. Ener-
getic women canvassed the neighbor-
hood to find helpers and nearly every
body seemed glad to assist with either
music or dialogues. Every pupil of
Mound school did his best.
If teachers will get the whole neigh
borhood to take part in programs for
special days, most of the troubles at
these trying times will disappear.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
Marri.pe Iioeuse..

Marriage I1ceuoea
The following persons secured per.
mits to wed from the county c,erk's s
Office during the week: Carl Boone
and Joy baldwin. De.ta: Aiva l. TIL.
ley of Dclta and Catherine kisinger,
Eckert; A. E. Taylor. Palisadc, and
Rena NJ. BurdIck. Delta; Albert
Buckley. Bowie. and Mabel Eta Lee,
Hotchkiss; Jim Daicin. Somerset. and
angelina Zanni. Crawford; Benjamin
Is. Suite. 'GlenwoOd Springs. and Miss
Agnes Verhofstad. Delta.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
AGNES vERHorsTAD N. ,o'Es
BENZ. sUTvLE WE 8 sDAv

A very pretty anu impress "A we'd
ding was that Wednesday M ~,g at
81. MichaePs Catholic churcn. when
Benjamin C. Suttle Of 0lenwood
Springs led to Hymen's altar Miss
Agnes Verhofstad, daughter of Mary
and the late Edward II. verhofstad.
Nuptial high mass was celebrated
by Father J. G. Erger at O'Clock. the
double ring service being employed.
and many friends gathered to witness
the ceremony The church was beau
tifully adorned with flowers for the
occasion.
The bridal pair was attended by
Edward and Gus verhofstad, and
Misses Lucy and Bette Verhofstad,
brothers and sisters of the bride.
Mrs. Suttle, a petite little iady. was
never more attractive than when at
tired in her wedding gown Of white
satin and georgette. She wore a
white veil and carried beautiful
bouquet of white roses
Both these young people are well
known In this community. Mr.. Suttle
having made his home here for some
time. His bride has lived here for
the past twelve years and has won
many friends by her kindly manner.
Immediately after the wedding serv-
ice the party repaired to the brides
home. where = wedding breakfast was
served, after which the newlyweds left
for Denver where they will spend
several months. later returning to
Glenwood Springs to make their home.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
w. .. W. AND WOMEN
OF WOOOCRAFT TO
INSTALL JOINTLY

The woodmen OF the World and
Women Of woodcraft lodges will hold
a Joint installation ceremony mt the
!. O. O. r. hall on Wednesday, Jan
uary 1S. 1892.
Hon. Adair ]. Hotchkiss will act as
installing officer for tho Woodmen.
A program and supper will be given
and the Woodmen will entertain their
ladies on this occasion.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
SOCIETY
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> .

The Harmony Club met Tuesday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Walter
Singleton.
Mrs. W. A Day entertained the
members of the Christmas Club Mon
day afternoon.
The Eastern Star club will hold
their next meeting January 5th.
The Coterie Study and Social Club
met Friday afternoon, with Mrs. Carl
K Rupp as hostess.
Mrs. W. G. Hillman entertained Fri
DAY afternoon the members of the
Friday Fancy Work Club.
Mrs. ]. E. Beckiey entertained the
sales girls from Hollands store last
Tuesday evening at taffy pull.
Mrs. W. r. johnson entertained a
dozen young folks. college students.
at : O'Clock dinner Monday evening.
Mrs. H. f. Mathers served I
o'clock thinner to a number of college
students who are home for the holi-
days this evening.
Miss Alene Baird was honor guest
at lovely party last Tuesday evening
given by Miss Hazel Hatch's Sunday
school class, of which Alene was a
| member.
Mrs. j. S. Hooper entertained the
Bridge Club last Friday afternoon and
there were several invited guests in
honor OF her mother. Mrs. A. P.
Waldron-
Garnet Chapter No. 80. Order of
Eastern Star. will hold its meeting for
Installation of officers next Monday.
January :. All members and visitors
cordially invited.
The Priscilla class of the Methodist
Sunday school will entertain their
husbands and sweethearts and the
members Of the Booster class and
their wives at a party in the church
parlors this evening
The Elks' lodge had about 125 at
its meeting Wednesday evening. in
GLIDING number from Hotchkiss and
Paouia. Nine candidates were intro
duced into the mysteries of Elkdom
and 4 generous feed completed the
revelry.
The Shakespeare Club was enter
tanned most royally last Wednesday
by Mrs. S. NJ Wright at her country
home with n Christmas tree, and each
member drew the names of other
members for small Christmas remem-
brances.
The Bide-a-wee Club was delight.
fully entertained Friday afternoon at
the home OF Mrs. Harry >Bennett A
clever stunt was pulled OFF when each
guest took q small bell from a Christ
mas tree, in which was concealed the
name OF some member for whom she
was to make u Christmas gift.
The Daughters of the American
Revolution. Captain John Gunnison
Chapter. will hold it's regular meeting
Saturday, January Z, with Mrs. Will
II. Mathers as hostess. Mr.. Mortimer
Stone Will give an address on THE
Of America" Each member
will invite as guests two members
from the Delta Woman's Club. The
business meeting will begin at 2:30
and the program at 3 O'Clock. Il
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
Gave Treats.

Gave Treats.
Following his usual custom Will H..
Mathers gave away ON Saturday 10 the
children visiting his store several hun
lred boxes of candy. These treats are
fully appreciated by every yOungster,
and Mathers' annual candy treat is
becoming regular day in the kiddies
calendar.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
Extra Trousers.

Extra Trousers.
c. H. Hoitgren. manager of the
Delta Dry Cleaning Company. an
nounces that the tailoring company
the II. E. E1man Company. will give
an extra pair of trousers with each
suit purchased at SIS or more. This
is good opportunity TO get almost
two ssats for one. as \ coat and vest
will outwear two pairs OF trousers.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
Nice CHRISTMAS CIR.

The clerks of Matners' store made
Il beautiful gift to their employer. VIII
II. Mathers. in the form of a new
model Woodstock Typewriter. This is
gin which will b. of use to its
owner every day in tbe year for many
years To come. and is an ample testf
moniai of the friendship these men
and women bear to the head of the
institution. The list of donors in
cludes: F. r. Stribling, Harry How
lett. Lloyd Mathers, Mrs. Carrie B.
Stone. Lawrence Mathers, Efiie Wat
son, Cleo Compton. Elizabeth Pad
dack, Ola Ewing Mrs. Frona Rey-
nolds, Mrs Hattie Stueher. Mrs. l. b.
Scott. Rachel Pears.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
NorARlANe HOLD WEEKLY
MEETING AND LUNCHEON

h. Only tho regular business Of the
Rotarians was transacted ut the week
ly luncheon Wednesday noon. There
was one guest: Major George Corlett
Of Denver.
Last evening the members and their
ladies' enjoyed . goose dinner at the
Community Rooms, after which they
attended the Colonial in . party.
The Delta independent., 1921-12-30
Mr.. Bowers III.

Mr.. Bowers Ill.
The Bowers lunch room has been
closed the past two weeks owing to
the illness of Mr.. Bowers, who is re-
ported slowly improving. Mrs. Bow
ers finds her time wholly taken up
with care OF the sick man and the
management of her home. but hopes
soon to be able to open the lunch
room again. e.