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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MRS. ". C. HARDING
 GAINS STRENGTH
Widow Of President More
 Cheerful, Says Doctor
(By Associated Press.

MARION, Ohio, Nov. l5.-Mrs Florence Kling Harding, seriously i'll at White Oaks farm here, Is growing weaker each hour, a bulletin issued by Dr. Carl w. Sawyer, her physician at s :30 tonight said.
 The pysician, however, expressed the belief that she would survive the night.
 At midnight Dr. Sawyer issued the following bulletin:
 "Mrs. Harding has been comfortable up to midnight Sine was stronger and more cheerful"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
DESTROYER HITS MINE
Two killed In Accident To EsthOnian
 WnrShin

RENAL, Esthonia, Nov. 13.-While searching for mines in the Gulf of Fin land, an Esthonian destroyer struck mine near Nargo, being badly damaged by the explosion. The destroyer sank. Two of the crew were killed and six injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
THE WEATHER

Alabama: Fair Sunday and Mon day.
 Tennessee: Fair. Mississippi: Fair. Georgia: Fair.
 (COmpIete Weather data on Page
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MEXICAN OF IO5, WEDS FLAPPER JUST PAST so

NE EXICO CITY, Nov. 15.-Nich- I'VE olas Martinez, 105, was mar
 ried here today to Francisco Quintera just past 80.
 It is Martinez third marriage. His first wife lived with him almost 70 years and presented him with seven sons. He lived with his sec ond wife IA years before her Eeath and she bore him two more sons.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-01-01
STORE SUFFERED A
HEAVY FIRE LOSS
ENTIRE STOCK OF HERMAN'S
STORE, VALUED NEAR
$4,000, DAMAGED.

The entire stock of F. w Herman's
store on Main street, valued by the
owner between $4,000 and $4,000,
was practically destroyed by fire, be-
lieved to have had its origin in defec-
tive wiring, Thursday night. The
stock was insured at an amount ap-
proximately half of the estimated loss.
The store of S. Pearlman, adjoin-
ing. was filled with smoke, though no
damage of consequence was reported
the morning following the blaze.
That the fire started from wiring in
the rear ceiling was the opinion ad-
vanced by iremen who responded to
the call The fire burned downward,
it is said, leaving things lying on the
floor practically unframed, while ar
ticles on counters and boxes were de-
stroyed.
The loss is greater. probably, than
it would have been had not large
quantity OF the goods been packed in
boxes preparatory to being moved to
the other Herman store, a few doors
north on Main street. These contain
ers were left towards the rear of the
store, where they were more accessible
to the flames.
The two stores were to have been
consolidated in the near future, it is
said. and for this reason part OF the
insurance had been allowed to lapse.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-01-01
DAWSON FRATERNITY MEN
GAVE CHRISTMAS BANQUET
Phi Delta Theta Alumni Entertained
At the Dawson Inn.

Phi Delta Theta alumni OF Dawson
and vicinity and a number OF active
members returned from the various
colleges OF the state were entertain
ed at banquet on Thursdaynlght
at the Dawson Inn. w. b. Parks
acted as postmaster and representa-
tiveS OF the different chapters OF the
state made short addresses.
The room was decorated with the
fraternity colors, blue and white, and
a number OF other touches added dis
tluCtlOn to the occasion.
Following is a list Of those attend
ing: Miss Catherine Wilkinson, Miss
Sarah Jones, Miss Frances Cater, Miss
Theodosia Hollingsworth Mrs. D. 5
Griggs, Mrs. Joe Wilkinson, Miss
Martha Bell, Miss Leila Bell, Miss
Henrietta Wooten, Miss Beckie Woot-
en- and Miss Willie Chappell; Messrs.
Dave LANG, Joe Wilkinson, John
Grimes, William Davidson, D. 5.
Grisgs, Walter Gurr John M. Bell
Tom Curry Albert Crittenden. Mer-
Ger Wooten and Clifford Farrar.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-01-01
Turning The Calendar Back to
The News of Fifteen Years Ago
Police Chief Presents City With easons Largest Catch of Blind Ii
gers. Town Tragedies NJ ark Passage Of Christmas

In keeping with the spirit OF Christ
mas, Chief Of Police Paschal presented
the city with five large, fine, full
grown tigers" which he captured on
the afternoon Of Christmas eve, ac-
cOrding to The Dawson News of De-
cember 80, 1908 The catch consisted
of many gallons of liquor ranging in
size OF containers from hall pint bot
tie to barrel nearly full.
1t was announced by Ordinary w.
B. Cheatham that all of the county
officials had taken oath Of office and
given their own bonds preparatory to
taking over their respective offices on
January |. All OF the old officials
continued III office save one, DIR. S. d.
Bowman assuming the duties of tax
collector.
All past records were broken dur
ing the month of December, when
68 were confined to the county bastile
against the relatively small number
OF SO during the corresponding, month
OF the preceding year.
The inmates of the changing were
entertained with a barbecue dinner
on Christmas day. Twenty-Five visi-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-01-01

and by their nature especially appro-
pirate as gifts, were in this class.
The rush" began only a few days
before Christmas day. Business
gradually became more brisk until
Christmas eve, when the largest single
day of sales of the season was re-
ported.
The grocery stores, too, enjoyed
their share of the business. That any
one in Dawson went hungry is not in
Dictated in the sales.
indications point to the fact that
Christmas was thoroughly satisfac-
tory from ali points OF view. The
merchants sold the goods and they,
therefore, are satisfied, and the custo-
mers liked the offerings we'll enough to
purchase them and accordingly it is
safe to assume that they are suffering
no regrets over the season.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-01-01

tors took dinner with the members OF
the gang, who numbered forty-seven.
The menu consisted of roast turkey,
barbecue, and other dehcacies inciden-
tai to a Christmas dinner.
x
The community was saddened by
the death OF NJ. n. B. Barnes, who
died at his home on College avenue
on Tuesday evening after an illness
of four weeks.
After changes in the personnel, the
school board for the ensuing year
was announced as follows: M. c.
Edwards, J. G. Parks, J. A. Horsely.
J. D. Weaver, L. Lamar and ). ID.
Hatcher. Some members of the COM
mission were new, while a large per-
centage entered upon term continual
otins.
The sport of chasing foxes, which
Hon. Andrew Hill sought to intro
duce into the county, failed to material
ize. Here is what The News said
about it:
The foxes Hon. Andrew Hill
turned loose around in the county to
grow and furnish sport in the merry
chase have all been killed by the
thoughtless citizens whose hen roosts
they raided." Whether or not the
citizens were thoughtless in killing the
foxes for raiding their hen roosts or
for leaving the roosts so that they
could be raided was not stated.
X X x
Automobiles were still something OF
novelty, it appears from the follow
ing story: "Still automobiles come.
The Dawson Grocery Company re-
ceived another car load of them the
other day. Hon. J. R. Mercer has a
new 40-horse power car, the handsom-
est in this section"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-01-01
MERCHANTS REAPED
CHRISTMAS HARVEST
VOLUME OF HOLIDAY SALES
WAS MUCH GREATER
THAN EXPECTED.

christmas business was good in
fact considerably better, than | eN-
pected." was the composite testimonial
given by a number of representative
merchants of Dawson when asked
what and how much Dawson, collect
lively, received for Christmas. The
pleasant surprise in the nature Of in
creased business was not presented to
only a few of the business establish
ments, but appears to have been
equally enjoyed by all.
Not only was the volume OF business
we'll distributed among the individual
merchants, but it was coupled with a
demand for a variety OF articles. The
idea OF giving something useful as a
gift of the occasion found number of
followers and many articles of this
kind changed hands.
While the volume of trade inclined
to the more moderate priced articles
there was good demand for higher
priced gifts. A considerable quantity
Of iewelry was sold, particularly
watches, pearls and rings.
Stores in Dawson having toy depart
ments reported excellent business.
Dolls led in the demand and there was
heavy demand for other articles OF
established popularity.
Articles of utilitarian value, such as
gloves, shoes, ties and other pieces OF
wearing apparel, rated high in the de
mand for gifts. There was also a
good demand for toilet articles, candy
and cigars.
While practically all of the mer-
chants had made comprehensive prep
arations for the holiday rush, many de
clared that they could have sold much
larger quantities had they had the
goods on hand. The moderate priced
articles, packed in appropriate Doves
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-01-01
MUST HAVE STATE
STAMP ON SMOKES
TEN PER CENT TAX ON CIGARS
AND CIGARETTES BECOMES
EFFECTIVE TODAY.

ON and after today, January lst
...,,. OCCUPATION taxes on retail cigars
,..l cigarette dealers will be effective
g,,;ch REQUIRE the use of stamps. On
WIN box of cigarettes and each cigar
"a 'lJ +he fax will be 10 per cent. OF the
retail sales price.
Copies of Law Received.
r,,dge |. c. Hoyl, ordinary of Ter
III c6nntv, has received copies of the
iS O.' which will bring large revenue
: :,,, the Golfers OF the state. The
money thus derived will be used in the:
ssr;tarium at Alto to the. extent OF
S5S6000 in 1924 and a similar amount
~ 1925, and all revenues above these
Eo~rrs will be used in the payment OF
mers;ons Of confederate veterans upon
,,.rrants from the governor.
The Georgia laws of 1928 passed by
4,- General assembly provide for
f',-,,;ng the tax on retail cigars and
~:1,ref+e dealers of 10 per cent. OF the
ra77ir sales price and require the use OF
inns which will be furnished by the
l-.,-n+roler general, as evidence OF
fine payment of the tax.
Law Was Amended.
During the extraordinary session,
however, the new law was so amended
that the dealers are relieved OF the
Jr-,- of placing a stamp on every midi
,-;f,,a1 box of cigarettes and upon each
r;ggr rs set forth in the original bill
N%J If will now be permissible for the
1e.rr- to place the necessary number
W -.amos upon full cartons OF cigar
e+-.s when they are sold by the carton,
and UPON boxes OF cigars.
The bill provides that the funds are
s.. he devoted in part, as has been
said to the building and equipplng OF
new. structures necessary for patients
a. fine state sanitarium at Alto and
for the Davment of pensions OF vet
cram, now due and those that will be-
come dine under the acts of August,
1910.
Penalty for Violation.
If is set forth specifically that each
dealer subject to the tax shall pay the
tax to the comptroller general OF the
state. who shall furnish the stamps OF
srch denomination and design as may
be prescribed. Failure to comply with
fine terms OF the legislation shall be
he punishable as miSdemeanor I'M
der provision of section 1905 OF the
Penal Code of 1910 A fine of $1,000
and six months on the changing or
in jaiI are provided and the court may
impose either the fine or Imprisonment
or both. in his discretion.
The drastic character Of the act is
shown from the fact it is provided
that the retail dealers shall not exhibit
cigars or cigarettes in show windows,
glass cases or in any way expose the
goods for sale without having first
complied with the law in attaching
stamps to the cartons or boxes.
The funds for the state sanitarium
shall be administered by the state
board OF health.
The new tax on cigars and cigarettes
should cause no advance to the CON
sumer, as this tax relieves the dealers
of the occupation tax they formerly
had to pay.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-01-01
POST OFFICE EMPLOYEES
THROUGH HOLIDAY RUSH
Volume Of Mail Was About Same as
= Was Last Year.

Members Of the Dawson post office
fcrca are now catching up the last
waves ii the Christmas flood OF mail
ard will resume their normal schedule
within a few days.
he amount OF mail flowing through
the ONCE during the holidays was APP
proximateiy the same as last year. ac
cording to post Office officials. C,ash
on delivery packages were reported TO
be smaller in quantity than during
the precious Christmas and insurance
involved smaller sum. There was
marked increase in the number OF
cards mailed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-01-01
ARCH MASONS ELECTED
NEXT YEARS OFFICERS
w. H. Gurr Elevated from King to
High Priest

w. H. Gurr was elected high priest
to succeed G. L. Upshaw at the regu-
lar election OF officers to lead the
Lawrence Chapter No o. Royal Arch
Masons, during 1924. Mr.. Gurr was
elevated from the post OF king and
will be succeeded in that capacity by
f. Z. Cooke. The trustees of the
lodge will be appointed at later
meeting.
The other officers are as follows:
c. D. Grimes, scribe, reelected; j..
NJ. Rauch, secretary, reelected; Steve
Kenyon, captain of the host, to sue
coed J. A. Bolton; F. NJ. NcMulty'
principal sojourner, to succeed George
Dozier; c. ]. Newman master of the
third veil; j. F. Cooke, jr, master Of
the second veil; J. E. Cooke, master OF
the first veil, and E. T. Woods, senti-
mel
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-01-01
HARRY ROGERS MADE
CHAIN STORE MANAGER
Took Charge of Rogers Store in Mil
ledgeville Wednesday

Harry Rogers. Of Dawson, Who!'
since the installation OF a Roger 5
store here has been associated with
the enterprise, has been promoted 70
the position OF manager OF the Nil
ledgeville, Ga, store. The promotion
Went into effect December 20 and Mr.
Rogers has already taken over his new,
duties. A number OF friends joined
in congratulating Mr.. Rogers on ms
appointment and in extending him
wishes for continued success.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-01-01
USE SULPHUR TO
HEAL YOUR SKIN
Broken Out Skin and Itching
Eczema Helped Over Night

For unsightly skin eruptions, rash or
blotches on face, neck, arms or body,
YOU do not have to wait for relief from
torture or embarrassment declares
noted skin specialist. Apply a little
Mentho-Sulphur and improvement
shows next day.
Because of its germ destroying prop
critics, nothing has ever been found to
take the place of this sulphur prepare
ton. The moment you apply it heal
ing begins. Only those who have had
unsightly skin troubles can know the
delight this Misunderstanding brings.
Even fiery, itching eczema is dried right
up.
Get a small jar of Rowles Mentho-
Sulphur from any good druggist and
use it like cold cream.
The broad ax., 1924-03-22

In concluding his talk. Mr.. Haas
stated that when he was elected Coun-
~ Clerk many years ago. there was
only one colored person employed in
i; that when he left it sixteen colored
men and women were employed in il;
that ~ 1916 Ne was elected Recorder
Of Deeds Of Cook County; that at that
time not one colored person was en-
ployed in that Office; that today out
Of FIVE hundred and sixty-hve clerks
and 50 On, sixty-four are coIored men
and women; that those sixty four COL
ored persons are not employed as por-
ters, jaHitors or scrub women, but As
boolskeepers, stenographers and
clerks; that some Of the stenograpEers
Continued On page ~
The broad ax., 1924-03-22

visiting at the homes Of the colored
people and inducing their children to
visit and become members Of her
Union Sunday School, that she always
showed them the same amount of con-
sideration which she bestowed upon
the white children attending her Union
Sunday School.
That at that early date through the
teaching and influence of his late
mother he had learned that there are
good colored pepoIe and bad coIored
people. the same a. there are good
white people and bad white people and
He went on to state that for more than
forty years that he has had friends
among thousands Of the best class Of
rolored people III this city.
The broad ax., 1924-03-22

Sunday evening was what might be
called the Charles 5. Dcneen Evening
al the Sunday Evening Club at the
Wendell Phillips High School. Hon
Joseph F. Haas, the popular and
honest Recorder Of Deeds Of Cook
County was the first speaker Of the
evening and he made an interesting
talk Among other things he stated
that he had been interested in the
progress or the advancement Of the
colored people for many years, that
when he was small boy that his
sainted and dearly beloved mother
founded and conducted a Union Sun
day School on the North West Side
ii this city and in other parts Of iii
that she spent much Of her time in
The broad ax., 1924-03-22

HON. GEORGE B. HOLMES AND HON.
ROBERT e. GROVE. ARE ENGAGED
IN NECK K-TO-NECK RACE IN THE
CONTEST FOR THE NOMINATION
FOR STATES ATTORNEY OF
COOK COUNTY, AND 1T IS HARD
TO TELL AT THIS TIME JUST HOW
OR WHERE THE OLD POLITICAL.
CAT WILL JUMP.
The broad ax., 1924-03-22

He has the honor Of being the first states attorney Of Cook
County select the first colored the Of Hon.
F. l. Barnett assistant states attorney and Mr. Deneen
responsible of Mr. Barnett 1906,
make the for of the judges Of the Municipal Court
Of Chicago The CoIored in this city and throughout
the great Illinois should the moral
in the open and manfuIy fight for the nona-
ton, April sth Of Hon Charles 5. Deneen for United
States from Illinois.
The broad ax., 1924-03-22

HON. LEN SMALL. GOVERNOR OF
THE SUCKER STATE, HAS INVAD-
ED CHICAGO LOADED FOR BEAR,
AND EVERY TIME He FIRES HIS
BROADSIDE SHOTS AT HON. ME-
DILL MCCORMICK AND HON. ED
WARD j. BRUNDAGE THEY JUMP
TWENTY FEET STRAIGHT UP IN
THE AIR.
The broad ax., 1924-03-22

Mr.. HARVEY A. WATKINS, CHAIR
MAN OF THE SUNDAY EVENING
CLUB, ABLY PRESIDED, AND IN
TRODUCED THE ORATORS OF
THE EVENING.
The broad ax., 1924-03-22

THE GOVERNOR ADDRESSED MORE
THAN THREE THOUSAND LADIES
AT ORCHESTRA HALL MONDAY
AFTERNOON AND HE MADE A
PROFOUND IMPRESSION UPON
THE MINDS OF THOSE WHO SAT
UNDER THE SOUND OF HIS VOICE.
HON. JOEINL WHITMAN, WARDEN
OF THE PENITENTIARY AT JO-
LET, ILL.,, PRESIDED OVER THE
MEETING.
The broad ax., 1924-03-22
Hon; Charles S. Deneen Republican Candidate for
the Nomination for United States Senator from Ill
mos Addressed Great Meeting at the Wendell
Phillips High School Last Sunday Evening. AS He
Arose to Speak He Was Loudly Cheered

HON. JOSEPH F. HAAS, RECORDER
OF DEEDS OF COOK COUNTY AND
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR
RE- NOMINATION FOR THAT OF
FICE; HON. JAMES A. KEARNS.
CHIEF CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL.
COURT OF CHICAGO AND REPUB-
LICAN CANDIDATE FOR RE-NOM-
NATION FOR HIS PRESENT POSI-
TON, AND HON. A. III. ROBERTS
WERE AMONG THE OTHER ELO-
QUENT SPEAKERS.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-05-08
PILE DRIVER MAN BADLY
 HURT AT LAKE BAY

NJ. L. Rewey, of Lake Bay was seriously injured while working on the pile driver at Lake Bay. He was brought to Wrangell by Frank Barnes Sunday afternoon for medi- cal care.
 MT. Rewey was working on the pile driver when an eye bolt broke with the result that the snatch block struck him a glancing blow on the head causing a severe cut in the scalp. badly bruising his face, and knocking out several teeth.
 MT. Barnes took the patient to the hospital at Ketchikan on the Queen.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-05-08
ACCIDENT AT BENNETT

Last Thursday morning when James o. McKittrick went into the kitchen at Bennett and lighted the fire in the range preparatory to get ting the morning meal, the range ey ploded with terrific force and was blown to all parts of the building. The windows. doors, and so forth, were blown out or from their fasten- ings and the whole building was rocked as by an earthquake MT Me Kittrick was not much injured bu. was as black as an African. The cause of the accident is unknown, but it is supposed that piece of dv- namite was accidently left in the coal at the mine and with the mos. disastrous results.-Skagway Alas kan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-05-08
A Ludicrous Mistake

Last week the Sentinel got two items run together with the result that there was confusion regarding the family tree of several we'll known persons. The number of people who have told us of this blunder are suf- ficient to prove beyond any doubt that people read the Sentinel and that it pays to advertise. Our mis- take was of course a ludicrous one, but no worse than the following which appeared in the want columns of recent issue of the Dallas (Texas) News:
 WANTED A large two-story house in good repair, preferably in East Dallas. Must be very near car line. To be occupied by minister and former college presidents wife. Boz TN, News.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-05-08

ship" Included in the first : ..3a is a chapter on flag etiquette. An up- pendix sets forth tables of the states and outlying possessions, the words of ''The Star-Spangled Banner" the Dec laration of Independence" naturaliza- ton papers, foreign sovsreigntiss and their rulers.
 Ar. Scott decided to write the book while teaching in the night schools of South St. Paul, when he was unable to find a text suitable for foreigners preparing themselves for citizenship. It ii the first of a number of American ization publications which he expects to publish.
 Mir. Scott at one time was principal of the South St. Paul high school. He Is a graduate of Hacalester college He majored in economies at the Uni vsrsity of Minnesota. He served over seas with the Eight Hundred and Fourth Pioneer infantry.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-05-08
TIME LIMIT FOR ALL ALIENS
Foreigners Who Served With Ameri- cans Have Until March, 1924. to
 Save Naturalization Fee.

Aliens who served in the American army during the World war have only until March 2, 1924, to avail them selves of the law providing that alien soldiers may become naturalized with out any fee and under much easier regulations than usually required. The act of congress. setting forth the con ditions to which such aliens are sub 5ect, ii as follows:
 Any person. of foreign birth who served in the military or naval forces of the United States during the pres ent war, after final examination and acceptance by the said military or naval authorities, and shall have be- come honorably discharged after such acceptance and service, shall have the benefits of the seventh subdivision of section four of the act of June 29, 1906. thirty-four Statutes at Large, part 1. page 596. as amended, and shall not be required to pay any fee therefor; and this provision shall con tinue for the period of one year after all of the American troops are re turned to the United States"
 As the last American troops were returned to the United States March 3, 1923, the last day for aliens to take advantage of the act of congress Is March 2, 1924.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-05-08
NOTICE TO PAY SCHOOL TAX

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been duly ap- pointed School Tax Collector for Wrangell in conformity with Chap ter 29, Alaska Session Laws, 1919.
 All male persons between the ages Of twenty-one and fifty years, ex- cept soldiers, sailors in U. s. Navy or Revenue Cutter Service, volun- teer firemen, paupers and insane persons, are subject to tax in the sum of Five Dollars. (s5.00)
 Should you be living in Alaska on or prior to the first Monday in April, 1924, said tax shall be due and payable on said first date and shall be delinquent after May 1st. 1924. Should you arrive in Alaska later than first date above mention ed, tax will be delinquent thirty (SO) days after your arrival, or within ten (10) days after notice is given you.
 All persons, firms and corpora tions employing labor shall furnish list of employees to collector and are authorized by law to deduct amount of tax from wages of em. ployees.
 Fines and Imprisonment are pro- vided by the Act above quoted for those who fail or neglect to pay tax or furnish list of employees.
 Dated at Wrangell, Alaska, April 15, 1924.
 L. M. CHURCHILL, School Tax Collector for Wrangell
 Alaska.