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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23
An Admirable Trait.

The Savannah Press seems disposed tc
complain because Governor Hardwick is ap-
pointing his friends to public positions. II
says:
Judge Howard, formerly of Columbus,
who managed Hardwick's campaign Tor
governor, becomes attorney for the highway
commission Mr. Holder, whose friends sup
Dorted Governor Hardwick in the second
primary last year, becomes a member OF
fhe highway commission, But Governor
Hardwicll has shown a good deal OF nerve
in the tax and appropriation matter and ne
may be expected to put Hardwick men on
guard as far as possible.
Governor Hardwick could not be expected
to appoint his political enemies to office Nat
urallv, he wants his appointees to be friendly
to his administration and supporters OF his
policies, and he could hardly find that among
those who opposed him. The governor, no
doubt, feels that his friends are as capable Of
filling the political offices of the state as are
his opponents and his loyalty to them after
the election is to be commended. 1t is an adj
mirab1e trait that is too often lacking in pub
lie men after they have won success Regard
less of whether they are Hardwick partisans
no criticism can be made OF the appointment
of Messrs Holder and Howard, They are
splendidly equipped for the positions to which
they have been named This is also true Of
Hon. L. J. Ke1lum, of Macon, who has been
appointed a member Of the industrial com
mission
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23
Owns the Whole Town.
From the Waycross Journal Herald.

A travelling salesman visited bonneville
and sold the proprietor Of its general store
they were not as represented and the mer-
chant consequently returned them. The whole
sale house attempted to collect the bill and
drew a sight draft on the merchant through
the local bank, which returned the check I'M
Ihonored The house wrote the postmaster
about the financial standing of the merchant
and the postmaster laconcally replied with
an o. k. By return mail the house requested
the postmaster to secure a lawyer to collect
the amount and received the following reply:
The undersigned is the merchant on
whom you attempted TO palm off your worth
less goods. The undersigned is the president
and owner OF the bank to which you sent your
sight draft The undersigned is the postmas-
ter to whom you wrote, and the undersigned
is the lawyer whose services you sought to
obtain for your nefarious business. II the I'M
dersigned were not also the preacher OF the
church of the place he would tell you to go
to hell"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23
The Wind TANNER.

After attending one session OF the legisla-
ture as representative from Epanuel county
Editor Boatright OF the Swainsboro Forest
Blade, allows:
mo man need ever tell us again that it
takes speech making to make good leg1s-
lator We have seen this tried out, and 1t
appears to us that the more speeches that
are made on a question the less chance
there is OF carrying the matter through"
1t is a fact that the cslder of hot air &C
complishes almost nothing in the Legislature
He gets his name in the papers frequently
and some claps from the grand stand, but
as a general thing, he has little influence
among his fellow members, and does little
often nothing-toward shaping Legislation
The really influential legislator is seldom
heard on the floor
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23
Crime Is Increasing.

Crime may be decreasing, but the news
paper reports don't show any dimunition
of deaths. Two Catholic priests are among,
the fatalities reported in the papers,
Townsville Times Enterprise.
1t is a regrettable fact that crime is not
decreasing. This is Enthusiastically proven by
the increasing number of criminals at the
state prison farm. There are now more in
mates in this institution than in several years
past, and every day sees from one to doz-
en- commitments. During the first half OF the
present month 100 prisoners charged with fel-
onous crimes were received in the penitentiary,
which is the largest number in the history OF
the institution The greatest number that had
ever before been received in an entire month
was 152 There is more crime Of every kind
than was ever before known The world IS
not growing better.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23
High Praise for Dawson News.

The inland Printer, OF Chicago, the lead
ing trade journal of the world in the print
ing and allied industries. said in its August
edition:
I'VE admire The Dawson News very
much; it is excellent in all respects; partlcu-
larly so as regards press work. which is
clean and readable Advertisements, too,
are worthy of special mention and the first
page makeup is invariably orderly and well
, balanced, and interesting looking, too.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

The report that thousands of miners are
idle because there is no demand for coal re
calls the story of the ant and the grasshopper.
Like the grasshopper, coal consumers cannot
see the wisdom of bothering about coal when
the weather is hot
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

lust the same, man who owns a good
farm unincumbered in Southwest Georgia
and expects TO live on it is about the pest
fixed man on earth He's much better OF
than most kings.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

Eugene " Debs is still in the federal pris-
on near Atlanta, but is, taking his medicine
better than a lot ofsothers who have been in
generated He does not claim that he is sick;
instead he says he is quite WE'LL He wants to
get out just the same.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

What has become OF. the old fashioned
farmer who could tie bundle Of oats with
a binder of oat straw? Wen bet there is not
young man living in Terrell county today
who can turn the trick. There are plenty OF
sixty-year-o1d boys who know how, however.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

There are families in this vicinity who
would on occasions have had to go begging
or hungry if the local merchants had not
given credit, and to send cash money to dis
tant cities for goods which these merchants
can supply is indeed despcable and poor
wav Of showing appreciatiOn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

Fashions change sometimes with ven
geance. Paris has decreed that the age OF
concealment' has come in women's dress.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

A big business in oils is reported, and the
cheerful news is given out that oil is great
criterion as to business conditions. Time may
have been when oil was a criterion, but IT
was before the country impoverished itself
buying gasoline A good oil business is one
OF the things that ais everything else. It's
too good
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

Now that Cupid has developed wedding
az Louisville. KY, out of courtship by wire
he may be expected to try wireless next 1t
is the age of advancement,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

The man most to be pitied is the poor man
irving to act rich.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

The income tax proposal Of Governor
Hardwick was not urged at the recent session
of the legislature. No doubt, however, it will
be live issue with the lawmakers year
hence. The income tax, besides relieving the
men subject to advaorem tax who are prop
erty poor, has the merit OF reaching many
persons we'll able to contribute to the public
revenues who escape almost wholly when the
Iadvalorem system is used exclusively. mix
ed system would give more equitable results.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

Putting hides on the free list is something
of a Joke They are so cheap a man couldn't
carry enough OF them across the street to
paw for a pair of shoes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

In fine health and spirits Hon Clifford
Walker was a visitor at the state capitol a
few days before the legislature adjourned, and
was warmly greeted by numerous friends and
admirers The former attorney general is one
of the most affable and popular men who
ever served Georgia in official capacity, and
his fellow citizens will always feel an interest
in him. For this reason it is of interest to
know that since retiring to his home at Mon
roe fortune has smiled upon him. and he is
enjoying a large and lucrative law practice.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

New cotton is coming in and business
will now begin to pick up. 1t is great slim
uiant after the duness and lethargy OF sum
mer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23
To Shin Tomatoes by Ton.
From the Valdosta Times.

offer recently made through the chamber of
commerce by w. H. Marshall of Florida, to
contract for tomatoes grown here at the price
of twenty dollars per ton in bulk. Farmers
generally believe this is fair price and one
that will give them fair return on their
land. 1t is probable that the FIVE hundred
acres demanded by Mr. Marshall will grow
into much larger proportions. although none
of the prospective growers individually care
to engage in the business above a small acre
Eage. Mr.. Marshall will erect suitable pack
ing houses if the necessary number OF acres
ARE contracted for with the farmers. This
will give a considerable expansion to the in
FAINT truck industry in the Valdosta section.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-23

Canadian mounted police report that starv-
ing Indians in the Caribou tribe have been
Iresorting to cannibalism because of the search
lty of game.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1921-03-11
The Thrill of Millinery

There is such a French air about the
new millinery models designed in our own
worlrooms that the most women prefer
them to actual importations which are so
expensive The hat of chic and exclusive
style you will find here at lowest prices.
Come choose yours now.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
News of Somerset's Busy Towns

turned from two weeks visit with
relatives in Massachusetts.
Mrs. Bates has gone to her summer
home on Little Ghebeague Island after
passing year with her aunt Miss
Sarah Clarke at Miss Glarke's home
in town and a few OF the winter
months in California.
Orlando Strickland accompanied by
Fred Wheeler. Mrs. EYelyth, Miss
Lila Carr and Miss Sadie boYejoy
enjoyed an automobile trip TO Range
ley Lakes on Sunday.
c. F. Pray attended the Shriners
meeting at Old Orchard and Portland
last week.
Miss Frances Dresser is visiting at
her home in kennebunkDort
Percy Jones was taken suddenly Ill
last Friday night and Saturday morn
ing was carr ed to the Somerset Hos
pital where he was at once operated
upon for appendicitis. He is getting
along finely
The annual meeting Of the Village
improvement Society WAS held at the
Baptist church on Thursday afternoon.
The various reports were given which
showed the Society to be n very
fourishing condition. A most excellent
program has been arranged for next
years study. The following officers
were elected: President, Mrs. Grace
Smith; first vice. Mrs. Harriet Blais-
dell; End vice president Mrs. Violet
Farrar. treasurer, Mrs. Jeanette
Johnson: secretary, Mrs. Henrietta
Wood; assistant secretary, Mrs. Anna
Harris. A most delicious banquet
was served to the ladies of the Society
and their guests at $50 by the ladies
of the Baptist Society and after the
banquet the meeting was again called
to order by the past president, Mrs
Florence Taylor and the following de-
lightful program given, nearly every
number responded TO an encore selec-
ton by ladies quartette Primrose
Lane" Mrs. Nova Jones. Mrs. Grace
Tower, Mrs. Violet Farrar. Mrs. Al.
thea HASKELL reading. Mrs. Arthur
Jewett of Skowhegan; piano solo
Mountain Stream" Miss Ruth Blais
dell; reading, Mrs Jewett; vocal duet
Merry June Mrs. Neva Jones. Mrs
Violet Farrar with Mrs. Florence Carr
accompanist reading, Mrs. Jewett,
cornet solo, "Flocktonan Polka Lyn-
don Hale with Mrs. Neva Jones ac-
companst; reading, Mrs. Jewett; sole
1.-The Plot Bernard Carr with Mrs
Carr accompanist; reading, Mrs
Jewett; closed by all singing America
The church was very prettily decorat
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ed for the occasion and the whole af-
fair was most enjoyable.
Mrs. George Carr, Mrs. Florence
Carr and little son Robert enjoyed an
automobile trip to Augusta one day
last week where they were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Davis.
Gasoline &c a gallon at Holt &
Nights, Madison Avenue. Skowhegan
William Moore is building a cellar
wall under his house.
During the forenoon of Saturday oc-
Cured the death of one of the towns
most respected citizens, Mrs Edmund
Taylor after long illness. The flu
neral services were held on Monday
afternoon. A longer obituary will be
given next week.
Mrs. lmogene Soule. the noble grand
of Somerset Rebekah Lodge has re-
ceived her certificate of perfection for
the unwrtten work of the order.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
HINCkLEY

The families of P A. and l.. 2. Rick.
er are at their Bayside cottage for a
10 days outing.
Hinckley Grange was represented al
Somerset Pomona at Fairfield Center
Tuesday.
The closing exercises of the Hinck-
ley school were held at the hall Fri
day evening and were pronounced ex-
cellent A detailed account of the af-
fair will be given in next weeks re-
porter.
Miss Sadie Mari, nurse from Gin
ton, completed her duties in town and
returned to her home Tuesday night.
Miss Mari gave most satisfactory ser
vice N the care of Miss Palmer.
Miss May l.. Palmer of Waltham.
Mass, passed away June 9th at the
home of her brother, Melvin Palmer.
at Hinckley. Miss Palmer had not
been in her usual good health the
past few years, but did not give up
her work until about two months ago.
She had been valued employee or
the Waltham Watch Factory for ~
years, receiving in 1912 gold medal
for 30 years faithful service. Her
age was 81 years and seven months.
She united with the Baptist church
when a young woman and always at
tended service there Her patience
during her illness was marked, no
word of complaint passing her lips.
Funeral was held Saturday afternoon,
July 18th from the Palmer home where
she had received loving care. Rev. q.
w. Hinckley was the officiating clergy
man. Beautiful flowers from rela-
tives and friends were silent tribute
to the love and respect in which she
was held The bearers were her two
brothers, Melvin and Walter Palmer
and nephews, Ernest and Earle Palm
er. She was buried in the fanny lot
at the Cornville Center cemetery. MISS
Palmer's Oldest brother, George h.
Palmer OF Fall River. Mass. was un-
able to be present at the funeral
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
THIS MAN DREADED
To SEE NIGHT COME
Was So Restless He Couldn't Sleep
And Daylight Was Always
WaIPnTup

with the exception of little mix
| toast. which comprised my diet Tor
more than eight weeks. | could not
eat ANYTHING" said Capt. George W.
Womble. resid Ing at 105 Jennings St,
Knoxville. Tenn highly respected
citizen of that city
Il am now able" continued Cap
tain Womble. after taking two bot
ties of Tanlac. to eat practically any
thing. | had a bad form of stomach
and intestinal trouble for long me
and for months my condition had been
such that l suffered agony. | got so
could not eat the simplest food.
tried doctor after doctor and all kinds
of medicine but nothing that was pre-
scribed for me seemed to do me any
good. | had a terrible pain IN my
breast just over my heart and for
weeks and weeks | got no relief.
II finally got so nervous that | act
ually dreaded to see night come as
could not sleep and was always so
restless that | would rejoice to see
daylight come. | was also constpated
all of the time. In fact life seemed
a burden and ! was so miserable that
| was almost on the verge of despair
Several of my neighbors told me about
Tanlac and advised me to try it.
II am personally acquainted with
Mr.. Dan NJ Chambliss of the firm of
Kuhlman & Chambliss, and when
told him of my condition and how |
suffered he advised me to begin taking
Tanlac without delay and that it had
rel eyed hundreds of the best people
in Knoxville. | have now taken two
bottles of Tanlac and am giving you
this testimonial in the hope that it may
induce others to take it. Since taking
tn s medicine actually feel like | had
been made all over again with the
youth, energy and ambition of a six
teen year old boy.
Tanlac Is sold In Skowhegan by
Simpsons Drug Store; F. G. Williams,
Athens; G. T. Burrill, East Madison;
Kennison's Drug Store, North New
Portland, and by all leading druggists
IN every town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16

Bert Larry of Smithfield is patient
at kennebee Valley Hospital.
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NORRIDGEWOCK

The funeral services OF the late Mrs
James Bigelow was held from her
late home on Sunday afternoon, June
5th, conducted by Rev. e. r. Farrar
of the Baptist church. The floral offer
ings were very profuse and beautiful
Mrs Bigelow before her marriage was
Miss Melissa Mitchell, daughter OF
John w and Fanny Morton Mitchell
and she was born eightytwo years
and six months ago in this town and
has always resided here. Fifty-hve
years ago she was united N marriage
with James Bigelow also of this town
and one son. Adelbert. was born TO
them Mrs. Bigelow was very low
able woman and passed her whole lie
caring for her family and those dear
to her She was a kind neighbor and
always had friendly word for all
and had large circle of friends who
will miss her. For a good many years
Mr.. and Mrs. Blgelow have resided
with their son and family. Mrs Bige-
low was only Ill about one hour before
her death and 1t was thought that a
blood vessel had burst In her lung
which caused death. Besides the fam
lily anu large SlISie VI lSiatifOo anu
friends from this and adjoining towns
to attend the funeral were. the only
grandchild, Clyde Bigelow of kineo
and Albert Dunton of Bingham.
There will be regular meeting of
Cedar chapter, o. e. s. this week,
Friday evening, but the usual picnic
supper has been omitted as the high
school graduating exercises occur on
the same evening
Mrs. William Steward received the
sad news of the death of Mrs. William
Hamilton at hospital In Houlton al
ter a brief illness OF double pneu-
monia. Mrs. Hamilton resided for
short time in this town on the farm
now owned by Walter Crosby and had
many friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carey of Wilton were
recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
knowlan
John Boone of Houlton was recent
guest of his parents In town, Mr.. and
Mrs. Saml Boone and later took them
by automobile to Lowell. Mass, then
to Monticello for visit.
Chalmers Tracy has purchased the
so-called Glen" of Mrs. Elizabeth
Butler and has already commenced
building a house near the place where
the Weber house used to stand.
DIR william Taylor of Mechanic
Falls WAS the week end guest of his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. d. e Taylor.
!. Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Ham have re-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
ATHENS

Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Clark of Bath
were recently week end visitors at
George Flanders. While here Mr..
Clark made a trip with his host, to
tho old place in Mayfeld and returned
W tn a catch of fifty trout
Mrs. w. N. Sanders and Lester
Walker with little Annette Sanders
left here last Wednesday morning ior
Boston. The trip was made by auto
mobile. A short visit will be made
with relatives in that city. On their
return Miss Florence Sanders Will ac-
company them, hay ng completed her
years work at Wheaton.
II may interest some to learn that
two men are at present employed at
Mt. Rest cemetery, repairing anu
cleaning stones and otherwise improV-
ing the appearance of the yard. IheiI
work thus far has been pronounced
very satisfactory. Any one desiring
tn procure their services may secure
information by address ne the Directors
If Cemetery Corporation or more d.
rectly II. S. Elliott.
IT would seem that Athens were the
mecca for country traders. PThere
are at the present time four general
stores besides the drug business. Inc
latest acquisition in the way OF trades
70 the McClintic Company recently
onened n the two stores formerly
owned and occupied by B. A. Taylor.
Mrs Nellie Fox left here Saturday
forenoon for two weeks visit Win
her daughters Jennie and Marguerite
in Portsmouth. n. H.
Mylon Elliott arrived Saturday fore
noon for a vacation with his parents.
twenty members of Winona Re
be,xah Lodge went to Norrdgewock
last Saturday afternoon even ng 10 at
tend the District meeting held at tha'
place. .,,
Rev. B. II. Johnson gave children
tho first consideration in his sermon
Sunday morning. In the evening the
6 concert was held This was
exceptionally fine. The church was
very prettily and effectively decorated
with garlands of green and fol age IN
the way of small trees. beautiful ferns
and flowers A chorus of young ladies
sung several beautiful selections OF
childrens day music. These were leu
nv Miss Violet Allen with the violh
pupils from the Washington Grammar
and Primary schools suppl ed several
selections which were much enjoyed
The principal feature was emDlelhatie
niece entitled The Wayside wen by
eleven young ladies' which was mucn
enjoyed. Other special features were
the motion song, Easter Lilies by ttie
Helen Bower and THE Sweet Story OF
Old" by Violet l.. Allan. The program
was in charge of Mrs Agnes Johnson
assisted by Minnie Hight.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
FORD MOTOR
No Cut On Tractors P0ssible-L0sing
on Present Low Output

Detro't-Edsel B. Ford pres dent
Ford Motor Co. says reduction In
price of tractor is impossible at pres
ont
"Our production at present is not
huilt up to a point where we can re-
luce the price of The tractor. he
said I'VE are now losing 500 a
.ractor due to low output. Product
on will have to be greatly increased
before this will be offset.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16

June wedding bells have been ring
ing! Our young selectman, Mr..
John T. Foss and Miss Beatrice ST.
dell were married last week.
Wednesday, June Is, the members
of the Senior Glass will hold bene-
fit social and entertainment for one
Of their class, Miss Thelma Cook, who
has been i'll much of the past year and
is unable to graduate with her class
Much sympathy is felt for Thelma and
her many friends wish for her a
speedy recovery to health.
Next Sunday even ng, June 49, will
occur the baccalaureate sermon to the
graduating class. The preacher W Il
be Rev B. Fl. johnson
Walter Hilton is sick with pneu.
monia. Others who have been i'll the
past week but are now improved are
G. l.. Austin and Mrs. Josie Hight
A state examination for teachers will
be held in Athens Saturday, June 25
The exam nation will begin promptly
at $50 and the place will be the gram.
mar school room.
DR.. Scholls foot expert will be al
Mary B. Stinchfeld Shoe Store. June
20, for all foot troubles. Call and see
him Examination Is free.
Clifton Hight and his mother ar
rived in town Sunday from Gorham
They returned home Tuesday.
A public auction will be held to dis
pose of household and family property
Wednesday noon at Fitchbecks
Biggest dance ever held in Skowhe-
gan featuring Barney's 8-piece orches-
ira with Banjo Trio. Grange Hall
Monday, June 90.