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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-16
UNDERGOEs OPERATION.

Master Calvin Weaver was taken TO
Atlanta last night for an operation for
appendicitis. having been i'll for only a
Few hours. He was accompanied by
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. d. Wea-
YER
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-16
BIRTH.

Logan Mcdowell Thomas is the
name of a son born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Logan Thomas at their home, Stone
wall Manor" Doverel.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-16
DAWSON RECEIVES 1T
FIRST BALE OF COTTON
New Staple Arrived Monday and Sold
For Fourteen Cents a Pound.

The first bale of cotton received in
Dawson was brought in Monday morn
ing by Mr. c. B. Aycock, ginned by
the Dawson Cotton Oil Co, and stored
at the warehouse of Hill & Hill. The
bale weighed 463 pounds and was
classed good middling 1t was sold at
IA cents a pound. Cotton is opening
rapidly and the busy season at the dit
ferent warehouses will soon be on.
Two more bales of cotton were
brought in this morning and ginned at
the Dawson Cotton Oil Co.'S gin.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-16
BIRTH ANNOUNCED.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Miller are enter.
tanning little stranger who will be
called Jim Anderson Miller.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-16

666 cures Malaria, ChilIs and
Fever, Bilious Fever, Colds and
LaGrippe, or money refunded.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-16
TWIN GIRLS.

Twin baby girls were born to Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Oxford Monday Aug.
18th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-08-16
Efficient Service

Being in this line of business longer than
corporation in this county, has prepared us to
cotton to the best advantage in every detail. He
established as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
.O. [. s. WILL HONOR
 FOUNDERS MEMORY

Robert Morris was the founder of the Order of the Eastern Star and because of that all over the country there are celebrations being held these days.
 The date Is properly August 30. but because many celebrations would conflict, various organizations are holding theirs on different days.
 The latest announcement Is the coming entertainment 10 be held il honor of Morris Day next Friday, September 9, by the women of Wa houma chapter No. 921, Order of the Eastern Star. There will be spe- cial programme, the event being celebrated at the Masonic hall at Woodlawn. There are 150 members of the club.
 The affair is to be an open meet ing, and the public will be welcome, men as well as woman. There will be a musical programme and recita. tions, followed by a social hour when refreshments will be served.
 Mrs. Mamie smith is worthy ma tron of the Wahouma chapter; Roy Smith, worthy patron, and Mrs. E. s Robinson, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
5000 ATTEND THE REUNION OF VINES FAMILY YESTERDAY
Residents of This Locality no Years-Great Barbe- cue Dinner Is Served.
 Many Tributes Paid

Between HOO and 1,500 members of the Vines family of Jefferson county gathered in reunion Sunday at the Alliance school in the west ern part of the county, the occa- sion bringing together one of the largest crowds that has assembled in this vicinity for sometime, fully 5000 were present, including Vines and their descendants and visitors.
 At noon big barbecue dinner was served and music and an elaborate programme. to which prominent men of the state contributed were fca- lures of the days celebration.
 Residents no Years
 The Vines family, which came to this county 110 years ago and settled, were originally from the Carolinas. and built their own hut. They have been soldiers in every war in which the state has fought. over 1oo being enlisted in the World war, with many numbers in the Spanish Amer lcan war and in the Civil war. ac- cording to historical data furnished at. the reunion.
 Prof. l. w. McAdory was the first speaker of the day, and in his talk exhibited a Confederate pay roll on which were listed the names of eight members of the Vines family who fought under him as captain in the CIVIL war. In his talk he paid fine tribute to the sterling qualities and characteristics of the family
 Fine Soldiers
 Of the members of the family who served in his company he said they were fine soldiers and showed high moral training and were known for their truthfulness and reliability.
 Judge w. w. Brandon of Tusca loosa followed Professor McAdory. and in an eloquent address stressed the achievements of the pioneers and the greatness of pioneer citizenship and the debt postrity owes 1t.
 Other speakers were Felix Me Laughin, Colonel Higdon and Dr. N. K. Baker who read an original poem on the Vines" and C.. A. Huddlestou.
 The music for the celebration was furnished by Reilly brothers, who are connected with the Vines family through marriage.
 The visitors at the reunion were from all parts of the county, mum bers' from Bessemer attending
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05


 The invitation was mailed Satur- day night, and under ordinary cir cumstances it will reach Washing ton today After that it will have to go through regular channels at Washington, and it is possible that the reply will be back the latter part of the week or the week after
 In case Mrs. Harding accepts. Miss Birmingham will bring out her very prettiest birthday frocks, and when the special train rolls in from Wash ingt6n,. 67 beautiful county queens Will form special reception party that will go to welcome her.
 Formal Invitation
 The invitation was framed by the Council of Women's clubs and was written in formal style and signed by Mrs. Scale Harris, president oe the association, and attested by the acting secretary, Mrs, c. c, Adams It assured Mrs. Harding of the de- lightful pleasure it would give the Council of Women's clubs to have
 
 her come to the Magic City on the occasion of the visit of President Harding. When the invitation was all ein- ished. it was sent down to the men s committee of the semi -centennial, where the executive body accompan- nied it with their official invitation , We believe Mrs Harding will come" said Charles l.. Harold, "Of course we have nothing to base that on with the probable exception of our great hope that she will. and the fact that the trip is to be short one, and should be delightful one There will be special tram bearing 125 passengers, on winch will also be many magazine anl newspaper writer's, and interesting dignitaries. The President has asked the Birmingham committee to send him schedule of what his pro- gramme Is to be all the hours he IS here. and it is now being prepared and will go forward very soon.
 Awaits Sanction
 Until the President officially sare- tions the programme, 1t can not he given out but it can be announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
2OO-TON SCALE AT THE l. C.I. PLANT Two Installed for Weighing Iron Scrap and Steel
 Rails

An immense Strait railroad scale, the largest type of track scale in the south, has just been completed and put into service by the Tennes- see company at Ensley at an approx innate cost of $s,o00. It is of 2oo-ton capacity. and will be used for weigh ing carload lots of scrap iron and rails.
 It has an effective weighing plat form 65 feet long and 10 feet wide. The levers and platform are of such size that 1t was necessary to use a crane in placing them.
 The scale pit IS of open design, equipped with electric lights, water and drainage. This is very neces- sary for maintenance and convent ence in making repairs, and is a great improvement over the present scale pits, officials say.
 It is one of the latest types Of modern section track scales now in use, and is a great improvement over the old style S0-ton scales which have been in use in the south for the past 20 years.
 The accuracy and immensity of this type of scale greatly reduces the ce st of maintenance and increases the ef- ficiency of weighing. A duplicate of this scale Is now nearing compi,- tion at the same plant which will be used for weighing the output of pig iron.
 One of the largest narrow gauge track scales in America and possibly in the world has been in use there for quite a while. It Is of 300-ton ca pacity and is used for weighing the steel ingots which are made into rails
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
Tennis Tournament Sept. p For AM Playground Teams

Is because we wish to help build up amateur tennis in Birmingham. When we went to Atlanta a short time ago we found they were ahead of us, and we want to change this. l wish we could have entries from each play ground in the city. That would make the event more interesting"
 He said the tournament would be conducted exactly as 1t is at the Coun- try club, by eliminations. and stressed the fact that all those wishing to en- ter 1t should communicate with him. A small fee of 25 cents per person is to be charged which goes to pay for the balls
 In addition to this work, the su- perintendent of the city's playgro unds said that very soon the football teams and the basket ball teams were to be organized, and he would be glad to have applicants now. We are go- ing to keep our games right along in season just like big leagues" was the way he phrased it. and are looking for good material"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
LADIES' AUXILIARY l
 FOR WAR VETERANS
Officers Chosen and Plans for Work Started-Meet
 Again Tuesday

The Veterans of Foreign Wars have organized ladies' auxiliary to Gen. Thomas IT. Berry Post. No. e6S.
 The following temporary officers have been elected
 Mrs. Bessie L. Phillips, president; Mrs. J. s. Stewart, vice president; Mrs. H. B. Brown, treasurer: Mrs. George Hartford secretary; Mrs s. B. Blackman, deputy; Mrs. Henry Swope, patriotic instructor; Mrs.
 Frank F. Smith. guard; Rev. Carl Henckell, chaplain.
 There will be another meeting Tuesday evening in the Civic associa : tion rooms at s o'clock. In connec- ton with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, every mother, wife, sister and daughter over 16 years of age of de- ceased or honorA5ly discharged off cers or enlisted men. or of officers or enlisted men who have served in the army, navy or marine corps of the United States of America in any for eign war, instruction or expedition recognized by and necessary, is eligi- ble to membership.
 United States army nurses who have served in foreign wars. insurrections or expeditions are eligible to active membership and are earnestly re- quested to be present.
 Women who may have conferred or who by reason of their Influence may confer, lasting benefit upon the organization may be elected hon r<x. har ay,d ava a1 CIT tnN nd to be present.
 Dues from now until January l. 1922. are $1, including the auxiliary pin.
 A dance will be given by the or ganization at the Civic association Friday evening. September 16. Re treatments will be served. Tickets will be sold by the members and at downtown cigar stands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05

boy. but they have always interested me.
 T have already gotten 50 pounds of honey from one hive. which is very good in that just started the colony this spring. I will probably be able to gather a good deal more, but am really keeping the bees merely for the fun of it. and am not so much interested in how much I get. The honey is delicious. though.
 The bees on my studio roof feed out as far as Red mountain and find plenty of flower beds in the residen- tial section. When the golden rod begins to bloom they will get nectar from that.
 The most interesting thing about bees to me is swarming time. In the spring they all get 'tanked up on honey. and half the hive flies out. They are very easy to handle then, because they are half drunk. and there Is no trouble about getting them into new hive. In the winter they hibernate in a torpid state. They are such good workers that often think they offer some mighty good lessons to men. One of my hives is enclosed in glass, so that can watch them at work. I have had very little trouble with them. and if a person uses care there is very lit tie danger of being stung. Altogether they seem to me to be ideal pets."
 Perhaps some of the other men in Birmingham who in their boyhood caught bees in bottles and sally boasted of the honey they were go- ing to have will follow Mir. Kpox's move. he says. and Birmingham will become the honey center of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05

Unanimous formal indorsement If s. R. Batson for the place of com missioner of public improvements has been made by the Birmingham chapter American Association of Engineert according to announce ment yesterday by R. s. Major, president of the organization, which has membership of 175 engineers in the Birmingham district.
 Action was taken by the chapter, Mir Ma jor declared yesterday, be- 1 cause the members felt they were in position to indorse an engineer for the job dealing with the streets and sewers of the city, although they could not indorse a candidate for any other place.
 This Is an age of specialization, ,' declared MT. Major There is only one man in the race who has spe- cialized in the building of highways. streets and sewers. That man is MT. Batson, whom our organization has indorsed. The head of the de- partment of public Improvement. s should be an engineer.
 With an engineer in charge of the department of public improve ments. the other members of the com mission would likely be inclined to vote for larger appropriations Cor street and sewer maintenance in the city. Rough spots which now exist would probably leave under such con- ditions.
 The fact that MT. Batson is q member of our organization is not a factor in our formal action. taken at our regular meeting Friday night. The other engineer candidates were discussed. but they did not measure up to the practical and technical standards of Mir. Batson. who has had 12 years practical experience as an engineer in charge of highway and sewer construction. The unant- nous opinion of 175 engineers of the Birmingham district, numbering tLc greater portion of the engineering clan of this section, was that MT. Batson' is the man best fitted to liIl the place of associate city commits sioner in charge of the department of public Improvements"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05

That there are bees hard at work ing in the heart of Birmingham may be a surprise to some citizens who have come to think of Ue city IS tos sophisticated to indulge in rural ac- tivities. Yet such is the case, and the roof is that of the J. F. Knox studio. 315h Twentieth street. north
 There. are three hives and the bees appear to be as much at home in their urban surroundings as they would in the clover region of the Black Belt, which is their more com mon domicile. They belong to MT. Knox. who in addition to the three hives at the studio has three others at his home in Norwood.
 T just wanted a hobby" Mir. Knox said yesterday, when asked about the buzzing of the bees, "and I selected bees because they offered an inter estinE study in nature. I started my first hive in April. lot of bees which I gathered from an old log in the woods.s Since then I have fre- quently gone bee hunting and brought in others.
 T used to do landscape work, and was a great lover of nature. Since being in my studio for so many years I have felt that I have lost touch with nature somewhat. and the bees seemed to offer taste of rural life which I could enjoy In ths city. I hadn't kept any bees since I was a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05

the sight of the Kaiser, travelling once more in pomp and glory on his private roads.
 Men who have stayed long in Ger many, however, say the republican ~--or lberal-party is gaining in power. The militaristic party is now making a great noise. but the liberals are growing in power. Such men be- lieve Germany is done with war.
 League of Nations
 In regard to the League of Nations, Dr. Edmonds said he found people everywhere apathetic about it. They seemed to have lost that first fam ing enthusiasm that travellers report ed last year everywhere in Europe, condition brought about partly by the limitations of the league, due to our countrys nonparticipation in it.
 In England the most striking thing was the insistence on the necessity of some sort of friendly alliance be- tween that country and our own. Englishmen pointed out with pride the old documents in the Tower of London, showing the stand that city took at the time of the American Rev olution-a stand condemning the hlHS, upnUlulHS lllS cOloHieS- l Dc revolution was not victory over England, but victory for that lib- erty for which Englishmen have all ways stood It was a fight between George III, a. German King, and Eng fish people.
 Souvenirs
 At a banquet given Rotarians, copies of Greens history of England were given as favors, in order, a S the host explained. the Rotarians might see therein how great were the ties between the two nations.
 At the dedication of Sulgrave manor George Washingtons ances- tra1 home, a certain bishop spoke of the different qualities England and America would give to the cause of world progress. England would al- ways give conservatism, but Amer Ioa would always add youthful en- thusiasm. We need America's belief in the impossibles." There was some thing strangely pathetic to see these men of the old world, men weighed down by the memories of their mil- lions of dead in the great war.
 Grave Conditions
 Men facing grave industrial condi- ton, worn and tired with the weari- HeSS or It all, Lo See SucH men HOOK at Americans reaching out hands to them and saying in word and act, We need you"
 pr. Edmonds said he did not find the amount of drunkenness and im- morality he had expected, from the books he had read on European con ditions. The reputation for immor- ality in such cities as Paris he felt was due in part to the fact that they make no effort to hide or gloss over things such as we do in this country. In Scotland there were some tinted noses. but nowhere were conditions as bad as he had expected.
 Unvarying Kindness
 The outstanding memory that Dr. Edmonds said he brought back from Europe was the unfailing and consist ent kindliness of the people. In every country it followed them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
CIVIC ASSOCIATION TO
 HEAR MRS. SHARP TODAY

Why Women Should Have a Rep resentative on the City Commission?' will be the subject of Mrs. c. J. Sharp, who will address the members forum at the Civic association today
 Mrs. Sharp is prominent civic worker and is pleasinE> speaker Following her addrss an open discus sion will take place in which the sub ject wilTTbe handed at all angles.
 pr. R. G. Hershey will preside over the meeting and special invitation has been extended to ladies. The meeting will be held in the cafe at 12:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
Boys and girls of the Fairgrounds

Boys and girls of the Fairgrounds association!
 Here is the call to a tennis turna- ment that Is to be staged for all the playgrounds.
 T. D. Moor, superintendent of the city's playgrounds, has made all ar judgements and the tournament is to be held September 22.
 Just where 1t Is to be staged is not yet known, but Mir. Moor has the promise of four prizes, which are handsome tennis racquets. These have been donated by Wimberly & Thomas, and will be given to the winners In the doubles, two for girls and two for boys.
 Unlike the recent contests in the backgrounds games, the entries will not be restricted In number, and each playground can enter as many play CTS as 1t likes, even if it is dozen.
 Mir. Moor says:
 "The reason we are putting this on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
PRESbYTERy WILL MEET THIS WEEK First Gathering at Acton Church This Evening at
 7:3O O'Clock

The Presbytery of the district VIII meet with the Acton Memorial Shurch about 10 miles south of Bir- ,ningham this evening at 7:S0 o'clock. Delegates and visitors to the confer ence will be met at Barber's drug store at Second avenue and Twenty fourth street, north, this afternoon by the receptiorn committee with cars to convey them to the church in time for supper.
 The meeting will continue throughout Tuesday and Wednesday with sermons and addresses by men prominent in the church in this vii cinity. There will be committee re- ports, and discussions of church work The pastor of the Acton church is making elaborate ppepara- tions to receive a large attendance and an extensive programme has been prepared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
DO YOU REMEMBER?

When Tom Jeffers killed a wildcat on Second avenue, near where Jacobs' drug store is now located?
 When deer used to run in town as far as Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street?
 When Tom Jeffers was rum ming for mayor against Col. James i, Powell and the Powell faction had iengaged q brass band to head thuir parade, and the Jeffers fac- ton stole the brass horns and filled them with tar?
 When Capt. Frank F. O'Brien had a sash, door and blind factory where the A. G. s. freight house now stands?
 When Captain O'Brien built the first courthouse?
 When Captain O'Brien had the first telephone in town. the first elevator, the first steam brick yard, the first opera house that was just across the street from a cornfield with rail fence around it where the Chamber of Com- merce now stands? D. O'B. V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham

Labor Day exercises at East Lake. Playground contests with Atlanta athletes in local parks.
 Civic Association meeting, noon.
 ADJUSTMENTS FOR MONDAY Lyric--keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's Bijou-yaudeville, picture drama and news.
 Strapd-G1oria Swanson In, ''The Great Moment"
 Trinnon--Conttance Talmadge In "Wedding Bells.'
 Alcazar--Thomas H. Ince's "Mothcr r 'o Mine."
 GaIax-William S. Hart, in 'Thc WhistIe."
 Royal-Feature drama. comedy and news.
 Princess--Serial drama and com- edy.
 Odeon--Serial drama and comedy. Edgewood Park-Dancing, swim ming and cnfe.
 west Lake Park-Dancing, swim- ming md cafe.
 East Lake Park-Bnthing and amusements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
C0MER TO ENTERTAIN

Donald Conner. vice president of the Avonda1e Mills company. will have 15o members of the Chamber of Com merce take lunch with him at o'clock this afternoon in the dining room on the second floor of the Southern club
 This will be the fifth of the series of Monday luncheons being tendersd members, of the chamber by the di- rectors, each director havins 100 to 150 at time.
 Wholesalers and manufacturers will be prominent among the guests of MT. Conner this afternoon. It be- ing Labor Day. and little business going on, the entire invited list h ex- pected to enjoy the luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
. HURT BY CARS

Aubrey Bates, 12-year-old son of J. Bates of Watseka, sustained in- juries to his left foot and left hand yesterday evening at about 4.30 o'clock as he fell from moving fl eight train on the Louisville and Nashville tracks at Watseka.
 The boy is said to have attempt ed to board the train as 1t was nov ing through the town, lost his grip and fell to the tracks, his left foot and hand coming under the wheels of a passing car.
 He was accompanied to Birming- ham by his father on Louisville and Nashville train, and taken to St vincents hospital in Johns ambu- lance. It is reported that his injuries were not serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-05
MRS. PEGRAM'S FUNERAL

The funeral of Mrs. Edna Fuller Pegram. wife of B. R. Pegram, who died in Mobile last Friday, will bs held at the residence. 1909 Twelfth street, south. at 10 o'clock this morn ing.
 The active pallbearers will be-: R. F.. Chadwick, J. H. Perkins, J. l.. Yancey, pr. J. NJ. Mason, Foster Hamilton, Charles J. Allison and the board of stewards of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church. The inter ment will be at Elmwood cemetery.