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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
JURY FINDS ENOCH
THRASH NOT GUILTY
UNSUITABLE IN KILLING ]. H.
KELLEY. FINED FOR HAVING
PISTOL WITHOUT LICENSE.

Enoch Thrash, well-known young
farmer who shot and killed ]. H.
(Boog) Kelley, aged citizen, we'll
known farmer and justice of the peace
OF the Herod district, Monday morn
ing of last week, was put on trial for
his life early Friday morning in Ter
rell superior court, and shortly after
6 o'clock that night heard the jury re-
turn verdict OF n0t guilty and walk
ed from the court house free man.
The prosecution was represented
bv Solicitor General B. T. Castellow,
and R. R. Jones' of Dawson; and the
defendant by H. A. Wilkinson, of
Dawson, and w. T. O'Neal, OF Green
vile The latter is)a relative OF the
man whose life was in jeopardy and
ordinary OF Meriwether county.
Eye Witness Tells of Tragedy.
Mr.. ]. c. Cocker, who was with
Judge Kelley at the time of the hom-
icide, was the principal witness for
the state He testified that he was
with Kelley when they overlook
Thrash and a negro tenant who was
being moved from Kelley's farm, that
Kelley stopped and began talking to
the negro, who was ordered by Thrash
to drive on. Thrash at the same time
warning Kelley that if he pulled his
pistol he would kill him The witness
stated also that Kelley had his pistol
in his hand at this time but had not
raised it to a shooting position. Thrash
repeated his perviOus statement to
Judge Kelley and then started to
shooting, Kelley falling face forward
with his pistol in his hand at the first
shot. Coker was not questioned by the
defense.
Claimed Self Defense.
The defendant made a brief state
ment which he delivered in simple,
Unconditional manner, stating that he
regretted the occurrence, but that it
was his life or Judge Kelley's. He
further said that Kelley was in the
act of shooting him when he first pull
ed the trigger.
Judge Yeomans delivered his charge
and the jury retired little before 5
O'Clock. They deliberated about an
hour and a half before returning a !
verdict of not guilty. The jury, which
was made up almost OF an equal num-
Der of town and country citizens, was
composed of the following: @. d. Jen
nings, M. H. Marshall, W. R. Martin,
w. K Mitchiner, c. w. Hayes, E. R.
Daniel A. C. Allen, ]. c. Hill w. 0.
Pruitt w. r. Melton, A. NJ Market,
Gordon Chambers.
All of Thrash's relatives were seat
ed with him at the table used by his
attorneys, and several Of Judge Kel-
ley's kinsmen were at the desk Of the |
prosecuting attorneys.
Fined $50 Dollars.
Thrash was also indicted by the
grand jury for carrying pistol with
out a license. He pleaded guilty to
this charge and was fined $50 by
Judge Yeomans
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
THERE ARE ONLY 20 STATE
PENSIONERS IN THE COUNTY
Of These Fifteen Are Males and Four
teen Are Women.

The report of Ordinary L. c. Hoyl
TO the grand jury showed that there
are only % Confederate pensioners in
Terrell county. OF whom Is are men
and IA are women. They are:
w M Arnold, H. N, Bailey, Wiley
Davis, W. NJ Jenkins, Wesley Nc
Gill. Neal Mcleod, B. F. Powell, B.
R. RADON, L. H. Snellgrove, w. J. F.
Thompson, F. c. Thompson, L. M
Jumper, H. H. Melton, ]. M. Powell
!. F. Wright
Mrs E. E. Etheridge, Mrs. Mary
Johnson, Mrs. NJ. E. Kersey, Mrs
Susan Martin, Mrs ], K Moore, Mrs
Martha Jane Turner, Mrs. Mary A
Minis, Mrs. w. A. Foreman, Mrs
Rosina Lee, Mrs L. c. Macarthur
Mrs. Nancy Stewart, Mrs M. M
Rauch Mrs. c. M. Ward, Mrs. Susan
d Arnold.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
REP. w. B. PARKS WARNS
AGAINST ADDITIONAL TAXES
Says People Will Vote Against Any
Change in State Constitution.

Representative ". B. Parks, OF
Terrell county, speaking against all
proposed legislation for an income
tax and all amendments to and sub
stitutes for pending measures, declar-
ed in the house of representatives that
the present system Of taxation has not
failed, but has lacked proper enforce
ment. He warned against any addi-
tional taxes as step toward legisla-
tive extravaganza, and declared that
the people are not going to vote for
any change in the constitution.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
CHILDREN'S PARTY.

Little Miss Amelia Daniels, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. George Daniels
was hostess at a delightful party in
honor OF her fourth birthday anniver-
sary. The children enjoyed number
of games, after which they drew IA
vors from a large basket. Ards Boil
ton won the prize for pinning the hat
on a rabbit The little guests were
delighted at the beautiful birthday
cake with its four burning candles
Ice cream and cake were served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
LOCAL TALENT PLAY NEXT
FRIDAY NIGHT AT SASSER
"a Poor Married Man" Will Be Pre-
sented Under Direction Mrs. Jordan.

What promises to be one OF the best
local talent plays Of the season will
be presented next Friday night at
Sasser, when the Sasser Improvement
Club under the direction of Mrs c. G.
Jordan, will present "A Poor Married
Man"
The play is in three acts, and is full
OF music and song, and no doubt a
large audience will enjoy the play.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
cHRYsANTHEMUM CLUB.

The Chrvsanthemum Club met on
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs A. L.
McLendon to make plans for the COM
ing wear. Next wear the club will be
good deal larger. All the members
were delighted with the wonderful
success of the past year
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27

vades Dawson on a trip through south
Georgia, so they must have something
pretty good That is on a. Thursday.
The following night, Friday, Dec: IA,
the quintet representing Richland Hi
will make an effort to annex the local
scalp. Both these games should be
full al action and since Dawson has
returned all five men and some mighty
good subs from last year, she should
more than hold her own with all COM
erS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
Mr.. E. C. ELLINGTON DIED
IN SMITHVILLE SATURDAY

Mr.. E. c. Ellington, old and re-
spected citizen of Smithville and for
mer citizen OF Dawson, died at the
McAfee hotel in Smithville Saturday.
Mr.. Ellington numbered his friends
by his acquaintance, and was a mem
Der of the Baptist church. His body
was laid to rest by the side OF his
wife in Albany, Sunday afternoon,
with Masonic honors.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
THE SOCIAL REALM.

Mrs. J. G. Parks was at home to
her Sunday school class Friday after
noon Miss Katie Bridges was in
charge of a most interesting program.
The scripture was read responsibility,
after which Martha Rauch quizzed the
class on points of the Bible. After the
program Mrs. Parks served delight
full refreshments.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
WILL SOON HOLD ANOTHER
REXALL ONE-CENT SALE

Some time within the next few
weeks the Dozier-Hart Drug Co. will
again hold one Of their One-Cent sales.
This should be welcome information
to the hundreds of Christmas shop
pers who will be eager to grasp such
bargain treats.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
MOVING NOW THE VOGUE
ON TERRELL COUNTY FARMS

The annual pilgrimage of negroes
from farm to farm is now in progress.
AS soon as the tenants are settled the
first attack on the boil weevil will be
made by destroying the old cotton
stalks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
THANKSGIVING SALE.

The Stone Castle Chapter of the D,
A. R., will hold thor sale this year
on Wednesday. Instead of the usual
cake sale it will be in miscellaneous
sale. Cakes, candy, canned fruit, jellies
and hens will be on sale.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27
so YOUNG. TOO!

onductor-Madam, that child looks
older than three years.
Moter-Yes, indeed he does, con-
ductor. That child has had lot of
trouble-Ohio Utility News.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-27

Last car Fulghum Seed Oats will
arrive Thursday. $1.00 per bushel. S.
d. HATCHER. 11-27-1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11

one of the longest ever held. "a
longest on record was that ID !, !,
which did not adjourn untn ~ =,
IA because of the hearing OF e"s.s
of alleged misfeasance ~ =
against a number OF sherns
county attorneys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
COmm'r. Washburn
Reports Conditions
in ArOOstOOk Co.

Commissioner Of Agriculture
Washburn returned Tuesday morn
ing from a trip to Aroostook where
he has been engaged in appraising
farms upon which loans have been
requested under the State Farm Loan
Act. Nearly 100 requests have been
received. totaling practically 100000
and a large amount of work will be
necessary in order to reach the var
ious farms and make personal in
vestigation OF TIE value. The com
missioner has left Messrs. Newdick,
White and Crawford of the depart
Presque Isle, Caribou and Fort Fair
field, and will return to Aroostook
himself on Wednesday.
He reports the condition Of the
roads to be extremely bad and even
dangerous in many places, but the
farmers are exceedingly impatient
and in need of funds for spring
work, so that special effort is be-
ing made to secure action upon their
various applications. Under present
conditions it is sometimes necessary
to use an entire day in visiting
single farm located in some outlying
section.
From reports received by Com
missioner WaShhurn and his men
who are working in Aroostook the
outlook for 1923 is not as discourage
ing as was first feared. While it is
evident that there will be a great
reduction in the amount of potatoes
planted. it still appears that con
siderable tonnage of fertilizers is be
ing delivered in the county and that
banks. fertilizer companies. farmer S
and all interested parties are making
a tremendous effort to tide over the
present financial distress and insure
at least tWo-thirds acreage. Pota
toes arc now bringing fair price at
MI shipping points. but there is 2
! feeling Of deep regret that 50 many
wcrc disposed Of for a very low
figure last fall. Probably not over
! acvcn per cont Of the 1922 crop now
| remains for sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
Growing Sentiment
for Income Tax on
Intangible Property
Opinion of MIR. StetsOn

That the general sentiment over the
state is more in favor Of an income
tax on Intangible property than ever
before, was the opinion expressed
Tuesday by Clement =. StetsOn of
Greene, chairman of the Board OF
State Assessors. The third bill pro-
VidinS for such n tax was introduced
by Representative Gardiner of Gard
lner in the S1st Legislature. recently
adjourned and although it did not
receive passage. it came nearer to it
than either of the former two.
At the present time the intangible
property taxable pays the local rate
of taxation. while under the proposed
constitutional amendment resolve,
owners of intangible property would
simply pay tax on the income de-
rived from this property under the
rate which would be fixed by the act.
Mr.. Stetson pointed out that the
State of Wisconsin has such a law
and is well satisfied with it. The
State of Massachusetts has a gen
eral income tax law which will prob
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
Big Agricultural
Meet Is Planned

Governor Baxter. United States
Senator'S Frederick Hale and Bert
M. Fernald and Commissioner of
Agriculture F. P. Washburn. will be
the speakers at the 5Oth anniver-
sary of the Maine Pathological So
ciety. which will be observed at a
monster field meeting to be held
August Il at Highmoor Farm, Mon.
mouth. According to the plans this
VIII be the biggest agricultural field
meetin ever held in the State. It is
expected that 5000 will be present.
The other agricultural organizations
OF the State have been invited to
be present. including the Maine Seed
Improvement Society. the Maine
Da1rymen's Association, the Live
stock Breeders Association and the
Boys and Girls Agricultural Clubs.
Orchard management will be dis
cussed by other speakers at field
meetings to be held the following
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
Town Weights and
Measures Being
Tested by Sealer

! In accordance with letters sent out.
! Clarence o. Brown. deputy State
sealer of weights and measures, is
now receiving daily from towns in
! the State weights and measures of
the towns. which by law must be
proved and sealed by the State
standards once in five years.
The weights and measures of about
! 200 towns must be tested this year.
I Each town sends one so pound iron
weight that can be used by the local
sealer as master weight for him to
prove others; also 20 pound, 10 pound
and five pound weights, scale with
brass weights and liquid measures.
These have been received so far from
about 80 towns.
! Mr.. Brown has just completed test
! ing and proving the weights and
! measures from the towns of Show
hogan and Castine, and was working
Tuesday on those from Brunswick.
! The insecure manner in which
some of these heavy weights and
valuable scales are packed and sent
/ to the State House was commented
on yesterday by Mr.. Brown. In one
case q 7Q-pound weight was packed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11

A few more cents in price. but v
get dollars more in quality. (
Certified Flavoring Extracts.
good grocers.-Adv. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11

ably prove satisfactory when it is
amended to make it less expensive to
operate by eliminating many Of the
overhead charges.
Mr.. Stetson anticipates that con-
siderable revenue will be derived by
tie State from the tax on hens, pro-
vision for which was made in re-
solve passed by the S1st Legislature.
Under this measure, SO hens owned
by any person are exempt from tax
alton. all over that number being
subject to taxation. There are many
farmers in the State who own large
Hooks of hens which will be taxed as
other property is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
Parent Teacher
AssO'n. to Meet in
Augusta June 1-2

The fourth convention Of Tho
Maine Parlnt-Teacher Association
will be held in Augusta June and
and it is expected that the fun
program will be announced soon by
the president, Mrs Frederick Abbott
of Saco.
Mrs. Martha Mason, president OF
the Massachusetts Association. will
he guest of honor and Will give a
report of the national meeting in
Kentucky. Mrs, Emery G.. Wilson.
chairman of the ways and means
committee. and other delegates will
also bring tidinGs from the national
meeting. Governor Baxter and DIR.
Augustus O. Thomas, state suporin-
tendcnt Of schools, will address the
gathering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
NEW CORPORATIONS

The certificate of incorporation of
the following new corporation has
been approved at the Office of the
attorney general:
Badgers Island Corporation. or
gained at Kittery. to conduct a
general hotel and restaurant bust
ness; capital stock. $1OO.OOO. all of
which is common; par value of
shares. 500: three shares SUBJ
scribed; INSTRUMENTATION Ralph
II. Jordan of Kittery: treasurer. Ed
win P. Smart of Livermore Falls;
and Frank A. Baker of Livermore
Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
STATE HOUSE CHAT

A. NJ. G. Soule, chief of the d.
vision of inspection of the depart
ment of agriculture, who through
the legislative session has been oc-
cupying the office with the deputy
sealer of weights and measures.
moved Tuesday to his Office on the
third floor. which during the ses-
sion was occupied by the House re-
porter.
The clerks in the office of the
State superintendent of schools have
moved into the Office on the third
floor. which for the past Is weeks
has been occupied by the legal at
fairs committee of the Legislature.
Miss Florence Hale, State super
visor of rural education, left Tues
day for Bucktield where today she
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11

in a light box which had been made
as a container for prunes, and in
very few cases were the scales and
measures packed in boxes made Of
wood from one half to hree-quarters
Of an inch in thickness, as they
should be.
Mr.. Brown was unable to do the
work earlier in the winter on account
of lack of space due to the Legisla-
ture being in session, and he states
that there Is so much now ahead that
it is impossible to predict when it
will be completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
Pine Blister Rust
Eradication Work to
Commence May Is

W. Q. Frost. federal leader of
white pine blister rust work in
Maine, has returned from Portland
where he had been in conference
with several of his agents. Through
the winter the agents have been en-
gagged in educational work. but they
will begin the seasons work in Grad
ication on May 10.
Mr.. Frost reports that some 50 or
40 towns will appropriate money
for this season in the counties of
Cumberland. oxford. York. Andres
coggin and Sagadahoc. where the
agents are now stationed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11

will speak at Grange meeting. She
was in Portland recently to address
session of the Cumberland and
York County Parent-Teacher Asso-
citation.
State Forest Commissioner Sam
uel n. Dana has gone to Washing
ton. d. G.. on a two weeks leave Of
absence.
The S1st session of the Maine
Legislature finally adjourned Satur.
day and began on Jan. 3, making it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11

was convicted in the supreme judi
Cial court at HouIton at the Deem
Der term in 1921 of breaking and
entering and was sentenced to serve
not less than two nor moro than
four years in the States prison at
Thomaston.
In his petition. Choveric states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
Pardon Petition Filed
at Dept. of State

\ petition for the pardon Of
George CheNcric of Prince Edward
Island WAS received at the Depart
mCut of State Tuesday. ChcVerie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11

day (Aug. 22.) at the farm of Miss
Katherine Macarthur at Limington,
and Aug. % at the farm of Henry L.
Butler at Wiscassett.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-09-27

The Shakespeare department of the
Woman's club will meet Wednesday,
October Bird with Mrs. +. J.. Fraser.
This is the first meeting of the year
and one o'clock luncheon will be
served. The department will take
up the study of King John with Mrs;
f. o. Keene acting as teacher. .5.s
Among the Kennewiek people who
attended the Pendleton Roundup
We're Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Craver and
daughter Genevieve; Mr.. and Mrs. w.
C. Muldrow; Mr.. and Mrs. Haynes;
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Pratt; Leila
Johnson; Roy Warnock; Warde Fras4
.er; Russell Day. sgs. .rg..a..s ra
Members and friends of the Eng
lish Lutheran church and neighbors
of Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Bergen met
at the Bergen home Saturday to cele-
brate their tenth wedding anniver-
sary. More than thirty guests were
present, and a number of useful tin
gifts were presented to the couple.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-09-27
LITTLE STORIES OF THE WEEK

Elton Terrell spent the week end
in Pullman.
Tom Soth and w. F. Byrd were
prosser visitors Sunday.
]. C. Leibee was visitor at the
Yakima fair last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Whitbeck re-
turned from Yakima Sunday.
DIR. and Mrs. B. L. Cole will attend
the Connell Fair Friday evening.
The Rinkeydinks will meet Friday
afternoon with Mrs. T. j. Howell.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. p. Cranmer spent
Friday and Saturday in Walla Walla.
Mrs. Lydia Mccormick and Miss
Gaines were Pasco visitors Saturday.
The Work Circle of the Baptist
church met this afternoon at the par
sonage.
Mr.. and Mrs. George d. Peters
motored to Walla Walla Tuesday to
visit Miss Elizabeth who is attending
Whitman.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-09-27

The Columbia River branch of w
F. M. S. of the M. E. church will meet
at Walla Walla October Al. This
meeting includes the Methodist Mis-
sionary Societies of Washington, Ore.
gon, Idaho and Montana. An interest.
ing program will be given.
The birthday anniversary of Mar.
tin CARRIER. was the occasion for a
very pleasant dinner party given or
Tuesday evening at his home. Covers
Were laid for twelve. Dahlias were
used for table decorations. The af-
fair was arranged by Mrs. CARRIER as
a surprise for her husband.
Complimenting Mrs. F. M. Draper
of Missoula, Montana, who is guest
of her mother, Mrs. E. M. Mylk, Mrs,
M. w. Mattecheck entertained a
group of friends at six o'clock din.
ner given at her home Wednesday
evening. Autumn flowers were used
for table decorations. After dinner
the guests were entertained at the
Liberty Theatre.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Noel Mackerness re
turned Sunday night from Yakims
where they visited friends and at
tended the state fair.
Mrs. M. w. Mattecheck, Mrs. II
E. Huntington, Robert Mattechecl
and Louis Huntington were Walls
Walla visitors Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Gilcrest re-
turned Sunday from Yakima. They
have moved into the Gleanson apart.
ments on Walnut street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Richens of Spo.
kane, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
j. C. Leibee Wednesday. They were
driving thru to Seattle.
Rev. A. H. F. Watkins of ST. Paul's
Episcopal church is assisting j. B
Yost in the packing shed during the
rush of apple harvest.
The Kennewick Business Girls will
entertain the teachers tomorrow
evening at the home of Miss Hazel
Meyer, South Highlands.
Joe Anderson left this week fol-
Seattle to attend the University OF
Washington, where he has been a
student for the past two years.
Mrs. j. J. Rudkin returned Tues
day IRONS t. Elizabeth's hospital al
Yakima. She is reported slowly con-
valescing from her recent illness.
County Commissioner Sam Allard
and Road Supervisor j. C. Syfford
were in Kennewick today purchasing
materials for the middle road district
Mrs. M. E. Sullivan who has been
a house guest of her daughter Mrs
M. E. Soth for the past month, left
yesterday for her home in San Fran
cisco.
Arthur Hooper of Grandview was a
weekend guest of Kennewick rela-
tives. Milton returned with him and
will spend a couple of weeks in
Grandview.
The Missionary Society Of the M.
E. church met this afternoon in the
church parlors with Mrs: Payne, Mrs.
Arthur Jacot and Mrs. H. w. Brown
as hostesses.
Mrs. o. F. Boardman who has
been guest of her daughter Mrs.
Richard Craver, left Tuesday to join
Mr.. Boardman at Ellensburg. They
will make trip through the Coast
country returning here later for q
further visit. =.