The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-20

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den were distressed to learn of her
critical illness, she having suffered a
partial stroke of paralysis on Friday
morning at the home Of Mrs. J. NJ.
Bell, her daughter, with whom she
makes her home Mrs. Crittenden is
one of the oldest residents OF Shell
man. Last reports from her bedside
were to the effect that she was slightly
better.
Mrs. George Gives Bridge Party.
An interesting social event OF Thurs
day afternoon was the bridge party
given by Mrs. J, c. George at her
home on Railroad street The recep-
ton rooms were decorated with a
profusion Of yellow and white chrys-
anthemums. Those invited were Mes
danes r. G.. McCurdy, A. L. Critten-
den, Glenn Sears, ]. D. Pipkin, r; NJ.
Bower, J. M. Curry, Arthur White,
Carl PAYNE, ]. M. Wooten, CLARION
Wooten. F. NJ. Martin, Mae Cheney,
Harry Bower, J. T. Martin, Herbert
Lancaster, w. r. Crittenden, Marvin
Mizelle and Misses Leila Fred Eth
ridge and Martha Mizelle. A delicious
salad course was served.
Short News Notes.
Miss Jewell Cheney, with her car
full OF young folks, was returned from
the foot ball game in Dawson Mon
day afternoon and i'll trying to pass
another car ran into a ditch. Forum
atelv none of the occupants were hurt
but the car was badly demolished
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Watson went
to Moultrie Monday to attend the
funeral of Mr. w. H. Barber, who
died there suddenly Sunday night.
| Mr.. Watson returned Tuesday, but
Mrs. Watson stayed over several
Friends. OF Mr.. John Hadden will
be glad to know that he is very much
improved and was carried home on
Thursday from the Cuthbert hospital.
Driver Held for Collision.
Mrs. c. NJ. Cheney carried lot OF
pecaas over to Albany a few days ago
| for sale and Mr.. McCurdy took lot
| Saturday Tor delivery. The latter had
provoking but amusing experience.
The negro driver who carried HIM
over in a Ford car asked that he wait
on a corner until he had some needed
repairs done on the machine. Mr.. Nc
| Curdy waited patiently several hours,
| but no driver nor car showed up, SO
! he came on to Shellman with TREND,
| He learned later that the driver had
been detained in Albany as the result
OF collision with a delivery wagon.
Will Move to Griffin.
Mr.. Howell Prothro returned Tues
day from a visit OF several days in
| Griffin. 1t is a matter OF sincere re-
eret to a host of friends to know that
| Mr. and Mrs. Prothro are planning
to move 20 Griffin in December Mr..
! Prothro came to Shellman several
wears ago from Griffin to look after
! his peach business here. He owns one
OF the largest orchards and packing
houses in the county.
Personal Mention.
spent the weekend with her mother
and other relatives.
Mrs Shumake, OF Montezuma, and
Miss Matte Snyder, of Oglethorpe,
spent several hours Saturday with
/ Miss Lula Rec Etheridge. They were
en- route to the home of Mrs. Shu-
makes mother, Mrs. Pickard near
town, for a weekend visit
Mr. and Mis-. r. G. McCurdy, Mrs.
Lovett Short, Miss Leila Fred Eth
eridge and Miss Sara McCurdy spent
Saturday in Americas with relatives.
Mrs. B. T. Reese and Mrs. H. O..
Crittenden. Mr.. Emmett Reese and
Frank Crittenden were guests OF rel
atives in Eufaua Wednesday.
Mrs. w. S. Short and Mr.. Wallace
! Short accompanied Mr.. Alvin Ian
caster to his home at Shadydale for
weekend visit
Mrs K. S. Worthy and young son,
| Martin. spent Thursday in Shellman
as guests Of her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
/ c w. Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Bower and
Harry, jr.. and Mr. and Mrs. w. s.
/ Short spent Wednesday in Dawson
Mrs Ernest Baldwin and children,
Of Dawson, spent Sunday at the home
of her father, Mr. Robert Martin.
Miss Lucy Johnston, who teaches
school at Terrell academy, spent the
weekend with Mrs. J. NJ. Tarver.
Phone 65 for fruits, nuts and raisins
for that Thanksgiving cake. w. {.
| FRANKLIN, Shellman, Ga.