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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
BANNER YEAR PREDICTED
FOR DAWSON HIGH SCHOOL
Plans for Orchestra and Glee Club
Stimulate Great Interest.

Although the fall term of the Daw-
son high school has just commenced
Prof. Monts states that everything is
moving along in mid-season style, and
plans to make this year and the fol-
lowing year one long to be remem-
bered in the annals of the school.
The two literary societies are being
reorganized and the friendly spirit of
rivalry that exists between them will
add much to their efforts. The Glee
Club, which was such a success last
year, will also be recognized and a
bigger and better program will be Of
fered to the people when the time
warrants it.
Plans are now being formed with
the purpose of having high school
orchestra. This will be another new
feature added to the progressive and
wide-awake school and if successful,
will cause other schools in the state
to take notice"
All the high school students are
greatly interested in the plans for
great term and with student body
working in cooperation with the fac
ulty great things will be accomplish
ed
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
MRS. E. P. M'ENERY
CLAIMED BY DEATH
REMAINS TO BE BURIED AT
NEW ORLEANS BY THE SIDE
OF HUSBANDS GRAVE.

Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips McEnery,
widow of the late United States SEN
ator Samuel Douglas McEnery, from
Louisiana, died here at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Warren B. Parks,
on Monday night at o'clock, after a
short illness of one week. Mrs. Nc
Emery was 90 years old and her death
occurred on her birthday anniversary.
A short funeral service will be con-
Quoted at the home this afternoon at
2:3O O'Clock by Rev. T. NJ Christian,
after which the body will be carried to
New Orleans, the home of Mrs. Nc
Emery, for interment
The deceased is survived by three
children-,Mr. Charles P. McEhery
of New Orleans; DR.. Douglas W. Nc
Emery, major in the United States
army and stationed at Fort Riley,
Kansas; and Mrs. w. B. Parks of
Dawson. Mrs. McEnery also leaves
one brother of near Monroe, La, and
one sister, Mrs. E. H, Hatcher, of
Columbia, Tenn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
CONCERT BAND MAKES
INITIAL APPEARANCE
GREETED BY LARGE CROWD
WHEN THEY PLAYED IN
PUBLIC FIRST TIME.

Before a crowd that almost OBJ
structed Lee street the Dawson Con-
cert Band rendered their initial pub
lie program Wednesday night 1t is
estimated that more than FIVE hundred
people gathered around the band, who
were stationed at the corner of the
court house square where the full
benefit of the white way could be used
to best advantage.
Mr.. Judson Knight, director of the
band, selected a program which, in
its variety, showed the real progress
the members have made under his
tutelage. The rendition Of the different
numbers, which ranged from a beau
tiful serenade to the latest ragtime,
was remarkable when the experience
of the band is considered. The individ-
ual members handled their different
instruments like veterans, and elected
much praise for themselves as well as
for the instructor, Mr.. Knight, who
has worked untiringly since he came
to Dawson to place the band among
the best musical organizations of the
state.
The crowd was well pleased with
the initial effort of the band as evil
denced by their generous and FIFE
quent applause, and every one wants
to know when the next concert will
be given. This has not been decided
as yet, but the band is scheduled to
aid in the Armistice day program,
which one of the women's patriotic
organizations of the city is planning
for November 18th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
MULE MARKET IS QUIET;
NOT VERY MANY ON HAND
Farmers Too Busy With Cotton to
Think of Mules Now.

THE mule market in Dawson is
very quiet" say local dealers. Due to
the fact that farmers failed to make
as much cotton as was anticipated
and are undecided as to next years
farm operations there is naturally
very little interest in the stock mark
ct. There are only a few mules on
hand, the greater portion consisting of
secondhand animals.
One dealer states that it will be
October 18th or later before he will
begin to get in Kentucky mules, and
that he expects to handle only two or
three cars this fall.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
OLD FASHIONED QUILTING
ENJOYED AT BRONWOOD

Mrs. Charles Kennedy was hostess
on Friday afternoon at an old-time
quilting. All were in that good old
jolly spirit. Twenty-three ladies en-
joyed the afternoon with the charm
ing hostess. Old-fashioned cake and
ice cream were served at a late hour.
A number of others are now planning
to have quilting parties, as this was
such an enjoyable occasion and the
winter season is drawing near.
Mrs. Jim McRae, of Louisville, Ala,
is visiting Mrs. A. A. Capel.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
Only Three Speeders
Nabbed the Past Week
Monday Session of Mayors Court
Was Lighter Than Usual.

Mayor McLendon had another light
session at the mayors court Monday
morning. There were three speeders
who appeared before the court and
were fined small sum. They were
warned that the second offense would
be double that amount. One of the
speed hends" failed to show up.
II am glad to see" says Mr.. Nc
Lendon, that the list of speeders is
greatly reduced. 1t shows that the
people of Dawson are cooperating
with the town in making auto acct
dents less frequent"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
STANDARD BUDDED PECAN
TREES FOR SALE represent

one of the largest and most reliable
pecan nurseries in the pecan belt, at
prices as low as any of the nurseries.
Place your orders with me now so
you can set them in December
Schleys, Stuarts and Alleys are pop
ular varieties. J. S. LOWREY, Daw-
son, Ga. 9-18-tf.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
TREASURY BEREAVEMENT, OF

flee of the Supervising Architect,
Washington, D, c. September IS;
1923.-SEALED PROPOSALS will
be opened in this office at 3 p. M,
October II, 1923, for the construction
of a one story brick and tile non-fre-
proof Post Office building, approx
mately o. by "a feet in size, at Daw-
son, Georgia. Drawings and specihca-
tons may be obtained from the Gus
todian of the site at Dawson, Ga, or
at this office in the discretion of the
Supervising Architect, Jas. A. Wet
more, Acting Supervising Architect.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
FRIDAY.
FORBIDDEN FRUIT"

Cecil B. DeMiIIe's Produc-
ton. AlI-star cast. including
Agnes Ayers. Theodore Rob
erts, Kathlyn Williams, For
rest Stanley. Clarence Bur-
ton, Julia Faye, Theodore
Koslof. Mary was lost in a
dream, with Rogers kiss
still warm on her lips, and
his wonderful appeal of love
still ringing in her ears. Adj
mission 10 and 20 cents.
Regular opening time.
Everybody come out every
night; the pictures are good
and the price is right. This
is ParamOunt's last week
and everybOdy's show week.
Done miss.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
THE IDEAL PURGATIVE.

As a purgative Chamberlain's Tab
lets are the exact thing required.
Strong enough for the most robust,
mild enough for children. They cause
an agreeable movement of the bowels
without any of that terrible gripping
They are easy and pleasant to take
and agreeable in effect.-adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
MOVED TO PORT TAMPA.

Mr.. B. Littlejohn, who has for sew
eral months held position at the To-
cal Seaboard depot, has moved with
his family to Port Tampa, Fla, where
he is chief clerk for the general agent
of the A. c. L. railway at their ter
minals there
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25

State Of Georgia, Terrell County
Before me came B. H. Hill, cashier
of the Bank of Sasser, who being
duly sworn says that the above fore
going statement is a true condition
Of said bank, as shown by the books
of file in said bank. B. H. HILL.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 10th day of September, 1928.
D. f. BRIM, N. P.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
REAL ESTATE DEAL.

The house and about fourteen acres
of land on Oak street which was
owned by Mrs. Frank F. Faux, of
Albany, has been sold to Mr.. w. M.
Dunn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25

LOST-Strayed from divers mill
Sunday afternoon, two pointer dogs.
One a white bitch with brown ears,
about 2 years old; had on collar with
my name. The other a brown spotted
dog about seven years old. Reward
for recovery. J. A. LOWREY, Daw-
son, Ga. o-25-2t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25

FOR RENT Durham Apartments,
on Sixth Avenue, east side down
stairs apartment $3.50, possession at
once. Upstairs apartment SIS, posses
sion Oct. 1st Apply w. L. BATTLE,
Dawson, Ga. 9-11-tf
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
Statement of Condition of
The First State Bank

Located at Dawson, Terrell County,
Georgia, at the close of business on
September IA, 1923, as called for by
the superintendent of banks
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25

FOR RENTING nice apartments;
one furnished and one unfinished;
private front and back entrance to
both; all modern conveniences. Apply
to MISS MINNIE BRIDGES, East
Seventh Ave. 9-18-3t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
Statement of Condition of
The Bank of Sasser

Located at Sasser, Terrell County,
Georgia, as close OF business Sep
TENDER IA, 1923, as called for by the
superintendent of banks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
.$250,676.S3

State of Georgia, Terrell County
Before me came E. ]. Pace, cashier
of the First State Bank, who being
dulv sworn says that the above. lore
going statement is true condition OF
Said hank. as shown by the books OF
6Ie in said bank. E. J. PACE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this oath day of September, 1923.
/ E. KING, n. P. T. Co., Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
THURSDAY
THE INSIDE OF THE
CUP"
NOTICE!

Washington lawmakers give
strong Endorsement to The
Inside of the Cup" as a pow
erful moral force. A Cosmo-
politan Production. Your
Cursed Pride Did That. " And
the boy, soul-sick at the.
wreck of his love, went out
of his fathers house and
sank to the depths. Regular
starting time, regular admis-
sion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25

BOARDERS Wanted-Nice rooms
with all conveniences. Best table.
Rates. reasonable. Now located at the
Hind residence on Stonewall street.
MRS. L. E. STRICKLAND. 9-4-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
WEDNESDAY
"HELIOTROPE"

A Cosmopolitan Production
from Richard Washburn
Child's story. Il am not ask
ing freedom for myself but
to save y daughters
happiness. ;" A wonderfully
interesting story of a mother
who tried to blackmail her
daughter. Why? Admission
10 and 20 cents. Open 3 p.
m. adm 7::30 p. m.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25

BOARDERS- Wanted, four board
ers. Prefer gentlemen. Nicely fur
nished front rooms. MRS. MARY
BALDWIN, Lee St. Dawson. 9-18-2t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25

WANTED-10 to 20 tons of velvet
beans, free from mould; 10 to 20
tons of peanut hay, free from sand.
PHONE 258, Dawson, Ga. 9-25-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25

WANTED-Dogwood and Persim-
mon logs. Write for specifications.
JEFFERSON FARMS, Albany, Ga.
3-27-tf.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. MRS. w. w.
McGRAW, Dawson, Ga. 9-l02t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25
Special Notices

FOR SALE-Rye seed, tall growing.
MARTIN & BRIDGES. 9-18-2t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-09-25

FOR SALE-Rye seed, tall growing.
MARTIN & BRIDGES. 9-18-2t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-29

his friend was murdered and fell
across him as he drove tho car.
causes me to doubt the ability OF
man to clearly remember the fea-
him months after the crime. And yet
upon this testimony Tom Wilson
must hang or his sentence be COM
muted to life.
Five members OF the jury VINO
tried the case ask for clemency.
Every member Of the bar of Lime
stone county except two. ono OF
whom is the solicitor who prosecuted
the case, asks for Communication.
Many citizens OF Limestone coun-
ty petition me to commute his SEN
tence to life imprisonment. The
board of pardons. who did not have
advantage of some papers that are
now on file. declined to recommend
clemency.
boy. His life has been one of crime
from his youth. He has had no
home life. no mothers care. no
fathers guiding hand, and his COM
panions have been criminals. He had
no friends in the county where he
was tried. The court appointed at
torneys for his defense. He was
convicted of this crime by his own
confession and the testimony of the
single witness, June Inman, the
driver of the car.
He may be guilty of the crime
do not know. Death means the end
and II an injustice has been done
him it cannot be remedied after
death.
TN the exercise of executive pow
err, I am giving every doubt to this
poor, misguided boy. I have deter
mined, il he Is guilty. to give him
a chance by spending his life In
prison to reform and prepare himself
for eternity. And II by chance he Is
innocent his life is spared and time
will reveal
Among the reasons for my action
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-29
DEMOCRATS AWAIT
UNDERWOOD ST AND
ON DRY QUESTION
Alabama Senator To State
Position Upon Return
From Europe
by RAYMOND CLAPPER
Lensed Wire To The AKe-HeraId.

WASHINGTON. June 2S.-Recent
developments which have bolstered
the stock of the dry presidential pos
sibilities have failed to affect the
enthusiasm of Oscar Underwood s
friends, and the Alabama Senator,
who is now on the high seas return
ing from Europe, is expected to
make known his democratic candi-
dacy within a short time after his
arrival. Close frienAs OF the Senator
said he would hold number of con-
ferences with his advisors to run and
those closest to him predict he Will
do so.
Underwood is classed as wet and
is opposed by the organized drys. But
in view OF events that have tran
spired since he sailed for Europe last
March, the senator probably will
take occasion to make a careful and
complete statement of his views on
prohibition.
smith Out OF Race.
Several developments have taken
place recently that give a new turn
approval of the state enforcement re-
Lealer, has failed to evoke the gem
eral ENTHUSIASM that was anticipated.
Many democratic politicians have
sensed danger in following his lead.
notably Tom Taggart of Indiana
who has always been regarded as a
friend of personal liberty. After
analyzing the reaction to Governor
Smiths action, Taggart stated pub
licly that liquor has ceased to be
political assistant to the demo-
cratic party.
President Harding's Denver speech
also has had a bearish effect on wet
political sentiment His plea that
the spirit as well as the letter of
prohibition be observed. and his vir-
tual demand for personal abstenance
marked a milestone in prohibition as
a political issue and shifts the debate
to fresh ground. Governor Pinchot
announcement that all state ap-
pointees must take the pledge. Profess
sional drys attending the Anti-Saloon
League conference at Westerville, O.,
have devoted much private discus
sion to Underwoods candidacy, and
are inclined to oppose, 1t, and that or
all vowed vets, of course.
Underwood. Chances.
Underwood's chances OF capturing
the democratic nomination are DIFF
ficult to forecast at this stage. The
whole situation depends now upon
what Henry Ford does. II he Keeps
out of the democratic contest-which
Is unlikely-Underwood still would
have to divide the delegates with Nc
Adoo and neither probably would be
able to carry two-thirds OF the con-
vention. This would force dead
lock and nomination OF a compromise
candidate like Ralston.
Underwood probably would have
Alabama and Georgia solidly. Nc
Adoo has the North Carolina or
ganization with him. Daniel Roper
is expected to deliver South Carolina
for McAdoo. Carter Glass Is counted
on to deliver Virginia. Thomas B.
Love, representing McAdoo and
former Senator Joe Bailey, rep
resenting Underwood, will fight for
Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-29
WILSON is SAVED
FROM DEATH BY
GOVERNORS ACT
CONTINUED From Page One)

have it all ended and over with Fri
day." the reporter asked Wilson.
NO" he answered. Life is too
sweet to lose a single moment that
is designed to be yours by the Gre
ator. l am facing this life sentence
with great Joy that l am to be al
lowed even to live. That is Won
derful privilege that SO many peo-
Pile do not appreciate"
How did they treat you in Ath-
ens?" he was asked
Il could not have been treated bet
ter in any prison" came the answer.
The sheriff and townspoople were
good to me. They did what they
could to make the death cell as COM
Portable as possible"
Did you see any evidence of mob
violence about to be committed upon
you?"
None whatever. If any animosity
was shown to me it was not in my
presence, and when l went to the sta
ton l did not see anyone look at
me with hatred in their eyes"
Wilson stated that he would be
Friday by State Transfer Agent Z.
{. Herbert. He was brought to this
city Thursday afternoon by Sheriff v.
o. Gilbert of Limestone county.
THE trip from Athens to Birming-
ham today was by far more pleasure
mingham to Athens three weeks ago
when they took me up there for ex-
ecution," he stated. However" he
adde. Il did not believe that they
would hang me, because 1 am inno-
cent. and l believed that they would
not hang an innocent man.
O o o
Continued Fight Unsettled.
When asked If he would continue
his fight to prove his innocence he
referred the reporter to his attor-
neys, stating that he would abide by
what they would decide. The ques-
ton has not yet been decided, he
later stated.
"Of course I would like to prove
to the people that l am not guilty
and hope to do SO, but right now /
can't think of a thing except that 1
am to be permitted to live"
One of the leaders in the fight for
was talking to Wilson when the re-
porter interviewed him. AS the re-
porter and Mr.. Wise walked out of
the Jail. Mr.. Wise remarked:
This is the second Tom 1 have
helped save from the gallows. The
Tom Wilson. I do not believe in
capital punishment and never regret
my work in this line. am positive
Wilson is not guilty of killing Cole
and they might as we'll have hanged
me as Wilson. SO far as the guilty
person was concerned"
Wilson was convicted in Limestone
county several months ago on the
charge of killing Kirby Cole. taxi
driver. Wilson was born and reared
in Birmingham. He was in the JET
ferson county Jail for almost IS
months.
He was officially sentenced to die
on June s, but was granted a re-
prieve of three weeks
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CHI, &C /: HECK

WADE NAss eES- Us. PAT oFF.
Especially good to break Dad ooida. Rids
the system OF chis and lever. Dengue
will not bother you after taking Chill
Check.
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THE crime was committed at night
and while June Inman may be truth
full in all his statements, the fact
that he had never seen either of the
inmates before that night, that 1t
was dark when he left Athens, that
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-29

good citizen. In his statement
committing the sentence Governor
Brandon reviewed the testimony In
the case and took Issue with the
! Jury in its estimate OF the evidence,
| particularly with reference to June
Inman's Identification of Wilson.
| The state pardon board had unani-
mcusly refused to recommend either
Communication of the death sentence
or the temporary repTieve granted
by Governor Brandon early in the
| month by which Wilson's execution
was postponed from June to June
90, when he would have hanged for
the murder of Kirby Cole, but for
the action of the governor today
Governor Brandons order committing
the sentence was issued early Thurs
day morning. The following execu-
tive statement accompanied the COM
mutation:
Executive Statement.
81 have given close study and
much thought to this case, have read
and considered every phase of it,
The file discloses two confessions
One made by Tom Wilson, the con-
demned man; the other by Cameron
Coulter, who was held in the Athens
Jail for several months charged with
this crime, and was released after
the indictment of Tom Wilson.
(Which, If either. Of these confess
sions is true? Tom Wilson's cen
fession makes the statement that
Grady Christopher was his compan-
lon on the night of the murder. At
fidavits on file from several citizens
of the state of Georgia state that
Christopher was In that state on the
night of the murder. Christopher Is
dead and cannot speak. In addition
to Wilson's confession. June Inman,
taxi driver. positively Identifies
Wilson as the man who fired the
shot and upon this testimony he
(Wilson) was convicted. No one
identified Coulter, who claimed that
his companion was Annie Flippo, a
woman dressed in mems clothing.
However, the files disclose that par
ties were directed by Coulter and
Flippo to a spot near the scene Of the
murder where clothing had been
burned and a buckle, glove and
charred buttons were found. To my
mind, these two confessions raise
reasonable doubt as to which is
correct
Doubts Inman Identification.
1.-The crime was committed at night
and while June Inman may be truth
full in all his statements, the fact
that he had never seen either of the
inmates before that night, that 1t
was dark when he left Athens. that
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-29

Largest Pool South
$50 feet wide! Not another as large south of
the Ohio! With filtering plant that insures
constant supply of PUREST, FRESHEST water
all the time! Shallow wading pool for the "kid-
dies"-an experienced guard ALWAYS on
duty. The biggest, safest, cleanest, happiest
swimming place in the county.
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Wilson "Misguided Boy"
Governor Brandon Ayers

MONTGOMERY, Ala. June IS
Especial Leased Wire Gov W. W.
Brandon, in committing the
death sentence of Tom Wilson to life
imprisonment. today took the posi-
ton that Wilson is poor, mis-
guided boy" whose early environ
ment was not calculated to produce
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-29
WILL LIFT MARTIAL LAW
Only Small Force OF Guardsmen Re,
mains In Oklahoma Town

mains In Oklahoma Town
OKMULGEE. Okla, June 2S-with
the completion of military hearing
at Henryetta into charges of misuse
of power lodged against the force of
Sheriff John Russell. indications
were tonight that martial law would
be lifted from Okmulgee county
within a day or two.
When the questioning Of witnesses
was concluded at Henryetta today,
Adj. Gen. B. H. Markham left imme-
diately for Oklahoma City, forecast
ing that the small detachment OF
troops on duty in the county would
be demobilized probably Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-29
PROBE RABBPS DEATH
Traces OF Poison Are Found In San
Francisco Autopsy

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2S.-An-
alysis of the contents of the stomach
of Rabbi Martin A. Meyer, who died
here yesterday, revealed traces of
poison, according to DR.. John X.
Clark. who performed an autopsy
here today. The coroner's office re-
quested that the detective bureau as
sign an officer to assist in investi-
eating the cause of Rabbi Meyer
death.
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is the uncertainty OF the testimony,
the early environment. the lack of
training for which he Is not wholly
responsible. In this Communication ]
may err, but II error it be. it is on
the side of mercy. I, therefore, com
mute the sentence of death and order
that Tom Wilson be confined in the
penitentiary for his natural life.
Let order issue accordingly
wv. w. BRANDON. Governor"