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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-16
Not an Overnight Thing.
LETTER IS SUED FOR
HOSE ACCOUNT OF 1882
Broker Buys 100 Pairs at Time at
$500 Per Pair.

CHICAGO.-It was revealed today
through a suit filed in the municipal
court that Joseph Letter buys 100
pairs of hose at a time. Peck & Peck,
Inc, men furnishers, delivered at one
time III pairs of hose to Mr.. Letters
valet. The price was $12 per pair. The
valet forgot to inform Mr.. Letter OF
the latest addition to his wardrobe.
and, as consequence, Mr.. Letter, &C
cording to the bill, forgot to pay. Ac-
cording to the charges, Mr.. Letter or
dered the hose, which were especially
made in England of choice weave in
silk, but failed to pay the bill Of ST.
1892 Attorneys for Mr.. Letter declare
he did not order the hose, but merely
asked the price. The hose will be
brought into court October y.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-16

Six residents of Panama, ILL.,, are
dead as result OF drinking Shine"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-16
PERRYMAN'S GINNERY AT
BENEVOLENCE IS BURNED
Loss Is Estimated at $4,000. Partly
Covered by Insurance.

Fire of unknown origin Thur sday
night destroyed several buildings at
Benevoience. The buildings burned
were: +. G. Perryman's ginnery, loss
$4,000, partly covered by insurance;
P. f. Keese's seed house, two bales of
cotton and three or four tons of seed,
no insurance; l.. A. Ware lost four
tons of seed, no insurance; ], w. Per-
Iins. lost three tons of seed, no insur-
ance: ]. w. Keen lost seed house and
eight tons of peanuts, partly covered
by insurance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-16
BALANCED FARMING
IN SOUTH GEORGIA
THIS SECTION ENTERING UP
ON PERIOD OF WONDER
Full DEVELOPMENT.

ATLANTA, Ga.-That south Geor-
gia is entering upon a period of Won
derful agricultural prosperity and de-
velopment is the opinion expressed
here by agricultural agents of the At
1anta, Birmingham and Atlantic rail-
way, who have made reports to Off
Gals of the company following recent
trips through practically every por-
ton of the farming sections along the
line of road.
prosperity has come through a
system of balanced farming" said A.
D. Daniel, passenger traffic manager
of the A. B. & A. railroad, whose de-
partment has supervision of agricul-
tural and industrial development work
over the railway system. "The dairy
cow, the hog and hen is a trinity, ap-
parently, that has worked wonders. A
noticeable thing is that south Georgia
banks are backing the movement for
diversified farming with the power of
their influence and the stimulation of
their financial aid
Not an Overnight Thing.
The agricultural revolution has not
been an overnight thing 1t is the re
suit of prolonged and persistent edu
cation in behalf of more scientific
farming. Cotton, OF course, remains
the most important money crop, as it
does in several other states, Mr. Dan
lei stated, but its value now is ap-
'proxmiately only one-fourth that OF
the entire agricultural production OF
Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-16
HATCHERY AT HIGHLAND.

A big incubator that has been
bought by the Stewart and Webster
County Poultry Association will be
located at Richland. 1t will have
canacitv OF 8.640 eggs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-16
FORCE OF OCEAN WAVES.

The force of ocean waves beating on
the shore is great. They strike blows
ranging from 900 to 1000 pounds per
square foot.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-10-16
To CITY Tax PAYERS.

The city tax books for the collec-
ton of city taxes opened September
l, 1928, and will remain open until
November /, 1928, at which time they
will close and executions will be is
sued against all defaulters.
9-18-7t. R. R. JONES, City Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-15

( this summer she expects to do a pic
ture OF Ambassador Harvey, who
was instrumental in arranging for
her the sittings by President Hard
ing. At present she is engaged on a
portrait of Mrs. Phipps, wife of Sen
stor Lawrence Phipps of Colorado.
Miss Williams found President
Harding a good subject" in his
ability to assume his pose naturally
and hold IL well. The effect she
sought was the appearance Of the
president as he stands before Con-
gress to deliver a message.
"He seemed to fall into the pose
naturally" Miss Williams said, in
discussing the work, "and to hold it
without effort"
The sittings, which numbered 10
or IS, usually occupied an hour and
a half each and sometimes longer,
Mrs. Harding, co~nvalescing from her
recent Illness, watched the progress
of the portrait and her criticisms
and comment were much appreciat-
ed by the artist. Ambassador Har-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-15

LEAGUE PROBE
Called for in Resolution Intro
duced by Assembly Floor
Leader Corio

TRENTON. March 15-A strict
and thorough investigation by the
attorney general of New Jersey into
the affairs and activities Of the
Antl-Saloon League in the state Is
called for by a resolution introduced
in the House yesterday by Repub-
Iican Floor Leader Joseph A. Corio,
of Atlantic county.
Mr.. Corio's resolution charges
that the Anti-Saloon League In this
state has collected and discussed
money for the purpose of further
Ing the candidates of persons seek
ing public office. and in doing so
has placed itself in the category of
strictly a political body" The res
olution. which carries with it an APP
propriaton Of $4,000 for the pur-
pose OF carrying on the probe, pro-
vides that the sources Of it's revenue
and the method and ann of ex-
pending the money be thoroughly
investigated. The text OF the reso-
luton follows:
THE Anti-Saloon League OF New
Jersey became a corporation Of this
state for the purpose of forming
and fostering public sentiment by
agitation and TO direct that sentl.
ment toward the enactment of laws.
and for such other objects in fur
therance or IN connection with such
purposes has collected and disbursed
more moneys in this state in aid
and In furtherance Of the candi-
dates Of persons for public Office.
The motives and activities Of the
Anti-Saleen League in SO collecting
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-15
WILL INSPECT
NEW SCHOOL
Nathan Hall Building at Car.
teret Is Now Near Full
Completion

CARTERET, March 15:-Within a
few days the Board of Education will
add another building to its school
system when the Nathan Hale
school, one Of the most modern
structures, will be turned over to
them for final acceptance by the con-
tractors. The building will be open
for inspection on or about April /.
at which time the formal opening of
the schoolhouse is also to take place.
The Nathan Hale school was built
at a cost Of over 100000 and is sit
mated on the main highway Of the
borough. It has a full view Of the
vacant plot Of several blocks used
during the summer as a baseball
park. 1t is a two-story structure and
has eight rooms. Each classroom
is equipped with every known i'm
proven1ent.
Andrew Christensen, local builder.
| was the general contractor for the
| work. Charles A. Conrad. Of this
borough, furnished the plumbing.
Burns & Richardson, OF New Bruins
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-15

and disbursing moneys is to effect
the result, and to aid or defeat
candidates or propositions submit
ted for decision at the ballot box.
THE Anti-Saioon League OF New
Jersey through its officers and en-
ployes. and at its expense by the
distribution OF publications. bulle-
tins, circulars and letters by public
address directly referring to the rec
ords and qualifications of candidates
for nomination ana election and by
assistance rendered in the organi-
cation and direction OF activities of
workers at the polls has been active
participants. to aid or defeat candi-
dates for public Office at both pri-
mary and general elections. the eff
feet OF which activities is TO con-
tinue the said Anti-Saloon League
Of New Jersey a strictly political
body.
1.-THE attorney general Of this state
is hereby directed to undertake and
complete a full investigation of the
Anti-Saloou League Of New Jersey
with respect to its sources of reve-
nue. and~the manner and method IN
which moneys received by it are
expended: and further to investigate
the political activities OF the said
Anti-Sa1oon League OF New JERSEY.
THE said attorney general IS
hereby empowered to issue subpoc-
nas under his hand and seal, to
compel the attendance OF witnesses,
and the production OF books anc
papers. to administer oaths, and to
do all things necessary and proper
to effectuate this Joint resolution.
For the purpose Of carrying in
to effect this resolution, there is
hereby appropriated the sum Of ten
thousand dollars. and this joint res.
olution shall take effect immedi-
ately."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-15
BY X HUNT
NEA Service : aft Writer

WASHINGTON, D. c., March Is.
Somebody recently quoted me as
saying that President Harding Is the
handsomest man I ever painted. !
never said it-but it's true.
Somehow. as { was working on
his portrait, I simply couldn't get
away from the feeling that I was
+painting a real king. He left with
me a very vivid impression of a good
nan and a fine type of Christian
gentleman"
Such is the tribute. to President
Harding by Miss Margaret Lindsay
Williams, noted English artist, who
recently completed a portrait of the
president for presentation to the
English-Speaking Union in London.
Among previous portraits execut-
ed by Miss Williams are those of
King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra.
the Prince of Wales aid Lloyd
George. On her return TO England
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-15
lTERET CIVIC
BODY To MEET
lber of Commerce Will
'uSs Borough Hall, Ser
J Mems Monument and
Municipal Dock

tTERET, March 15:-The pro-
borough hall, soldiers and sal
memorial and the acquisition OF
nicipal- dock are some of the
topics scheduled for discussion
pecia1 meeting of the Carteret
Der of Commerce TO be- held to-
There is a general belief that
,ganization, of which former
Joseph A. Hermann is the di-
head, will place itself on rec
favoring the rejection OF
Imam Andres recommendation
bic docking facilities and like
isapprove of the. borough han
S outlined by that councilman
last council session.
tendency of the Democratic
ers to disagree with Mayor
hill on. the two important mu-
| improvements was clearly in
i when Councilman Joseph G.
spokesman for his party,
against the contemplated plans
sring a series OF explanations.
king UP his beliefs Councilman
declared e ian Improbable
e'f both for the borough and
,ople.
soldiers and sailors memorial
caused quite a tilt between
lid and Mayor Mulvihill at the
,unciI session will be urged by
aamber of Commerce for i'm
tie consideration, 1t Is pointed
onight's session the first report
committee having charge Of
OF annexation plan of
is expected to be sub
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-15
MAN
FINED IN COURT

CARTERET. March 15-Recorder
Thomas l.. Slugg in the local police
court last night fined Max Sheckora
$40 for creating a disturbance In the
basement Of the Russian church
while a meeting of trustees of that
congregation was in session.
Recorder Slugg also fined Luis
Red and Michael Shevelin SO each
on charges Of disorderiy conduct.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-15

wick, supplied the heating. Mason
work was done by NJ. Glendenntng.
George w. Brooks was the architect.
A school of similar type was con-
structed by the Board of Education
last fall for the Chrome district.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-15
HE KEARNY COTTAGE
Rx G L. GuINAND

NONLd5O - NAL+AhA IAN a - 49,
y Historical Society will be
d has a sentimental historic
to those who have delved IN
ppy early day "reminiscences and
'erth Amboy romantic scenes
ives one with the delightful
If mellow old wine and the ten
eel Of old lace.
, Kearny house vas built one
ed and forty-three years ago.
1880. It was built by Michael
~ the third Believer Michael"
Yas the husband Of Elizabeth
ence. the poetess of Perth Am
no died in 1902. aged 40. Mich
-earny was a dashing lovable
he was about 20 years old when
Tilt the cottage. He died in
at the early age Of forty years.
we're buried IN st. Peters
IN yard.
? old house was the meeting
for the literary and the prom.
people Of old Perth Amhoy,
York and Philadelphia Per-
the clinging roses over the
were pluoked by the dainty
of Betsy Chew and their frag-
enjoyed by Philip Freneau. the
American Revolution and
r, the wonderful printer
g. All OF which sug-
d tlas following:
THE GHOST
the muffed hush OF
te midnight hour.
10 town clock changed in the
d church tower.
le town lay slumbePinG, Graded |
sweet repoSe,
lrgetting toll OF the day its
VS. and woes.
'er the crest of a hill
lere came
silver moon with a
rystal flame
.ooding a graveyard with
ale blue tones.
altering weird shadows over
abs and headstones
rom a black shadow covering
. ancient stone
anne a gentle sigh and
tired moan
lille the black pail dissolved.
AIDED from view
here Elintered a silver BUCKLE
(pon a shoe
Il a queerly dressed man in
he moonlight blue
Nth a three cornered hat and
.Nowdered queue
Ed gazed about with a
smile
IapAping a gold snuff boz
IL THE while
hem thru the iron gateway
and spry
fe walked along Rector Street
sorddn to High.
crossing the moon
ragged cloud
an ancient house with /
. black shroud
70 that ancient e.'pty house
4onssoras and I ear
-he mar from the grave was
Approaching near
- the creasiug wooden steps
de lightly tread
the 'front.' door with
Doubt and dread
Entered the house, walked from
Room TO room
not once In the ?
,idnight gloom,
only those ancient walls heard
Echoed his cry
elizabeth. Elizabeth, my lore, It's
Michael, 'tls x
Ma Chfre gone, our own
Perth
It's broad brown fields -
earth, -..
rhe meadow and narrow path
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-24

Tonight at the Augusta city hall
one of the leading lights in The Ar
rival of Kitty" the three act comedy
to be presented by Company +, 103rd
Infantry will be George II. Cooper,
who takes the part of "Bobbie BaX-
ter"
Playing opposite Robbie" is Jane"
who desires to marry Robbie" in
spite of the fact that her late fathers
will provides that she loses her share
of the family fortunes unless she be-
comes the wife of Benjamin More"
The part of Jane" is being taken by
siderable experience in anna teur
dramatiCs and who portrays this
/ lover part" to perfection.
'Bobbie' follows Jane" to the
Catskill mountains where he. with
the timely assistance and advice of
! Ting DISCUSSES himself as kitty"
by the use of some college costumes
that he chances to have with him
and he mixes everybody up in gen.
eral.
His scenes III this costume are real
comedy and if the fun lovers of Au-
gusta don't shake with laughter dur
ing his appearance. with the various
other characteristics of the play, it
,
both deaf and blind.
| Everyone mistakes Robbie" for
! kitty" except Benz min More"
who thinks she is his Jane" and he
makes ravenous love to him thinking
him to be his future wife. Even
! "Winkler' mistakes "Bobbie" for
| Kitty" because Ting" is shrewd
! enough to steal "Winkler's spec
tacles.
Mirthduake after mrthquake to-
night from the rise of the curtain
until the last tangled situation has
been Strengthened out after which
everyone will enjoy dancing with the
Douglas Melody Men" furnishing
the music. Ladies are to be admitted
free to tho dance and men are to be
charged only - cents, so there is
sure to be big crowd for both play
and dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-24
Large Illuminated
Clock Installed In
Local c. of G. Window

With the installation of big
! Western Union clock in the large
| Chamber Of Commerce window COM
I pleted, Augusta people now passing
alCng Water street or through Mar
ket Square can easily ascertain the
correct time either by day or by
night.
The directors OF the Chamber Of
commerce at recent meeting voted
to install Western Union clock in
the Chamber of Commerce Office
They further decided that this clock
should be placed in the large window
that passers by might see it in their
travels. The Chamber of Commerce
office is ready now to give the cor
rect time to any one upon request
and as this is the only public office
where the correct time may be OBJ
tanned, it will, without doubt. prove
OF much help to a large number of
people especially those in the out
lying and rural districts who are
Planning on catching a car or train.
At night this clock is Illuminated
by large light and can be easily
seen from Water street, and already
much comment has been heard re-
garding the great convenience thus
provided.
In installing this clock the directors
or the Chamber felt that it would he
one OF the many small things that
could be done for the public good and
1t will, without doubt, prove to be a
convenience which many people will
appreciate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-24
Observation-Disclosures

Mary Madeline Kahnovich, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob kahnovich
of upper Main street and Daniel
Ekemsky of Augusta were united in
marriage. Saturday at st. Mark s
church, (Waterville), the double ring
ceremony being performed by Rev
Daniel GolovitZ of Berlin, \. H. The
church was beautifully decorated for
the occasion and was filled with
friends and relatives of the couple
The bride entered the church on
the arm of her father to the strains
of wedding march played by the
church OrganiSt and was followed by
the maid Of honor, Frances Smith of
this city, and three bridesmaids, Es-
Their FIwendsky of Fairfield and Alice
and Nina Smith of this city. The
best man was Lawrence Ewendsky
of Fairfield. The little flower girls,
Loretta Smith and Helen Colmeric1
of Berlin. were dressed in white. The
ring bearers were James and Wallace
Smith.
The brides gown was a white can
ton beaded dress with a beautiful
VEIL She carried white roses and
wore string of pearls, the gift of
the groom. The maid of honor wore
peach colored satin dress and car
ried pale pink roses. Miss Ewendsky
wore a Light blue Georgette dress
with blue taffeta hat; Miss Alice
Smiths gown was old rose Georgette
with gold hat and Miss Nina Smith
wore light pink gown with hat to
match. All three bridesmaids car
ried white carnations.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served at the home of
the bride. where the many beautiful
gifts received by the couple We're OK
hibited. Later in the day they left on
their honeymoon. The bride is q
graduate Of the Winslow schools and
has been employed by the Hathaway
Shirt Co for some time. having
host of friends in this city. The
groom is in business in Augusta.
where the couple will make their
home.-Waterville Sentinel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-24
League of Women
Voters Plan Work

A regular business session of the
Augusta League of Women Voters
was held Tuesday afternoon at the
Aldermen's rooms in City Hall.
Plans for a money raising project
were discussed and it was decided
that on November a food sale will
be held a. that shortly after that a
silver tea will he given. The money
raised in this way is to be used for
the work of the club.
Beside the business of the after
noon. the delegates from the club to
various meetings which have been
held lately. reported the doings of
these meetings. The report of the
State Convention of the League of
Women Voters which was held last
week in this city was given by Mrs.
Emma Gannett. Mrs. Grin B. Frost
reported the W. c. T. u. convention
recently held in Pittsfield. The -
port of the Federation of Womens
Clubs held at Presque Isle, was made
by Mrs. Dennis Donovan md the re-
port of the regional conference of
the League of Women Voters, which
was held in Providence. r. T.. was
given by Mrs. w. r. Pattangall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-24

grade accompanied by her sister,
Mrs. Austin kenney.
Mrs. Nellie Little was a week end
guest of out of town friends.
Mrs. E. NJ. Jordan was in Port
land the past week.
Mrs. Emma Crowell was the week
end guest of friends in Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Priest and
children were dinner guests of Mr..
Priests mother, Mrs. Annie NJ
Priest.
The kennebec Water District have
just completed the grading of a
small section of the lake front and
it now presents very neat attractive
appearance
Funeral Of David 3. Gates
The funeral of David b. Gates was
held from his late home, DR.. Libby
of Waterville officiating. A large
number of relatives and friends were
in attendance.
The floral tributes were very
beautiful and spoke eloquently of the
love and esteem with which he was
regarded in his community. The
interment was in the family lot here,
and the friends extend their SYM
patty TO the son who alone remains
of his family.
Arthur Dutton of China was a re-
cent business caller in the village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-24
AUBURN and AUGUSTA
"Y" BOYS TO COMPETE IN
CONTESTS HERE SATURDAY

Arrangements have been made by
Leland Stacy. boys secretary at the
Augusta Y. M. c. A. for contest to
be held between the boys of the Au-
burn and Augusta Y. M. c. AS Sat-
urday at the local "Y". This inter-
club contest will include bowling, pool,
checkers and ping-pong
The Auburn boys will arrive in this
city at an early hour in order that
the prelminaries may be run off in
the morning. Dick" Martin, former
~ boys secretary at the Augusta
Y. NJ. c. A. and now filling a similar
capacity at the Auburn "Y," has
promised the local boys that they
will meet some stiff competition in
these contests, and that the Augusta
boys will have to show some good
work if they come through as win
nerS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-24
Southern End
In Phone Service
Cut Over Work

A new New England Tel & Tel.
Co. cable was installed on Capitol
street from Sewall to State streets
Tuesday which will be cut into SER
vice together with five other cable
spices early Thursday morning, if
the weather permits.
This is the final cable cut over Of
the extensive program which the
telephone company has been working
on for the past two weeks. The SER
vice will be temporarily suspended
early Thursday morning in the sec
ton south of Western avenue to the
HallOwell line. Work will be start
ed at midnight and the company ex-
poets to have all lines open by o.
clock, Thursday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-24
Bates COLLEGE
Debating Trials-Bates Alumni
At Portland

Notices have been posted calling
for all those interested in debating
to compete for the varsity squad.
Trials will be held next Monday at
Hathorn hall at 4.30. Any man in
the college is eligible and all candi-
dates will present five minute
speeches on some subject of the day.
Questions will be asked the speaker
from the floor to determine his
preparation. Members of the varsity
squad are exempt from these pre-
liminary trials. Following the trials
the men will be matched in debates
and other eliminations will follow.
In connection with the convention
for teachers at Portland this week.
end there will be gathering of
Bates alumni on Thursday evening at
the Congress Square hotel. The con-
vention is always predominantly
Bates graduates owing to the great
number of the alumni engaged in
teaching. President Gray will ad-
dress the gathering and several
other prominent alumni will take
part.