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Evening star., 1924-07-13
Heard and Seen

Prohibition has brought ABOUT SOME
curious things, but none more so than
this.
In the vicinity of a certain build
ing there was a truck standing by
the curb for many days. The owner
was in the hauling business.
One day 1t was noticed that he
was no longer at his stand. Patrons
and others wondered. but thought no
more about it until some time later.
There was the truck at the curb
again and on it was a large sign
reading:
Don't put any more whisky in my
carl don't want to be framed
again"
A leader of q dance orchestra has
sent out a call for help. He wants
a new name for Jazz" or rather
wants a substitute name which Will
bear the best connotations, leaving
out the worst associated with the
theme.
Here is my suggestion:
Foxtime.
1
modern substitute for ragtime,
which has seen its day and was sue
ceeded by Jazz" The latter word is
about obsolete certainly, since it con-
vevs to no two persons the same
meaning.
When you speak OF "1azz music to
Jones he thinks Of trick stun by the
~
slap-bang style of playing that most
people abhor.
when you say Jazz music" to
Smith, on the other hand, he thinks
Of modern dance music, acceptaoly
nIaved. with restraint and artistry.
The word "foxime". carries this
latter connotation. being oomblna. .
tfon Of the popular name for the most
word 'time" AS "ragtime' means
"syncopated time music" so fox
time" means "foxtrOt music and It's
allied rhythms.
Bill, the elevator man, always mas
. story in his car. as we'll as a rose
on his coat
Here il Bills latest:
A mother was attempting to induce
her fiye-year-old daughter to stor
summing out into the street
Hitherto the child had shown a
tendency to go into the street when
allowed out of the house. endanser-
ing its life and worrying its mother
..You must not go into the street.
a.cIa red the mother II have told
vou not to, and IL you do, God will
see you, for He is everywhere"
The child looked solemn.
"He had better watch out" she
suddenly piped up. He will get rur
over"
How sweetpea tendrils curl around
a string is one Of the small enjoy
ments of the garden.
The seeds were put into the ground
last fall or on March IT. this year.
The first green to show above the
ground was evidence that spring had
really come at last.
Later the blossoms appeared. One
| of the best points to the sweetpea is
that the more you pick the flowers
the better the vines bloom.
After the strings were tied up, sc
| that the plants could climb, the
slender tendrils shot out to catct
them.
Such thin lines Of green, yet how
tenacious their hold! Winds ant
driving rain cannot loosen them
There they hold, until their work II
CHARLES e. TRACEwELL
Evening star., 1924-07-13

A point Of precedence threatens to
disturb the deliberations Of Empire
State leaders. 1t is now being asked
whether Mr.. Smith was serious in in
timating that the governor Of the state
is as big a man as the leader Of Tam.
many.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

Paris reports that low heels are to
be fashionable Before the style can
be regarded as established it will be
necessary to see whether the wealthy
American patronage indorses it.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

Democratic leaders are naturally
anxious to know whether Mr.. McAdoo
will work as hard in the regular cam
paign as he did in the primaries.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

In the midst Of politics New York
does not neglect art. Theatrical celebri.
ties took their full share Of the passing
publicity.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

1t is now believed that the campaign
can be conducted on traditional lines,
without compelling every man Of ma.
tional political prominence to foreso
golf or European travel.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

When Madison Square Garden Is
transformed into a swimming pool 1t
will recall a picture OF vice presiden-
tial possibilities saying, Come in, tho
waters fine"
Evening star., 1924-07-13

A man who can figure as a con-
tender in. q nominating convention
without losing prestige as q favorite
son Is a distinct political success
Evening star., 1924-07-13

A favorite son after being voted for
a hundred times is compelled to admit
that even the most heartfelt compli.
ment may grow monotonous.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

President Coolidge stands forth as
the one candidate whose work in the
primaries did not prove to Be wasted.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

The original Davis man has been
brought to public attention. The orig.
inal Bryan man has been well known
for some time.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Relatively,

What do you think Of Einstein's
theory Of relauvity?"
II have the profoundest respect for
it," answered Senator Sorghum. "Out
in my district there Is q man named
Einstein who has several thousand
relatives, and every one Of them votes
the way he tells 'em TO-"
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Popular Homage.

1--WE are proud Of our intellectual
women
"Very proud" assented Miss Cay.
enne. But We have still to see the
day when their Photographic will At.
tract as much attention a. that Of the
girl who won the prize in . beauty
contest"
Evening star., 1924-07-13
On.Contfoversial.

Let's talk about the weather,
Though We do not Like the same,
When the hot waves hit together
Politics Is not to blame.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

''Tallin' politics." aid Uncle Eben.
'atn't gineter save De country Il it's
done In q way dat spoils honest friend.
ships"
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Retributive "reminiscences.

"Firewater was the ruination Of the
noble red man.
yep" replied Uncle Bill Bottletop.
But at least he had the satisfaction Of
bein' laid low by q heap better ticker
than we're gettin' nowadays"
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Drawing . DISTINCTION.

I like the orator 30 fine.
His views are quite the same as mine.
The denasogue with grief I 80
Because he disagrees with me.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

to extend as many congratulations
when people get divorced as when they
get married, although mebbe both par.
ties are just as much entitled to them.
Evening star., 1924-07-13

Washington has suffered severely
in the past from summer storms, some
Evening star., 1924-07-13

Greece was built around the ideal
of beauty and Rome around the ideal
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-06-21
A Experts" Advice

An advertising manager of a large store received the follow ing communication:
 II don't like your advertisin arraignement or displayy. The editorial matter too, consists of strong statements without no at tempt at convincing arguments. like would ito.
 The border is not verys good and it is a mistak to use it in ev cry ad. It gives 9 SameneSS ot display and not add any to it's at tractiyeness
 The permiscusS use of type faces makes confuzzing display and don't make the ad. redily feedtDe.
 The ads. are very seldom nice ly balenced. The poorest gram mar is often used g percent of the cost of evry ad. is waisted in just such ways as have men tioned.
 The foregoing and much more Will D" born out by d advertising man that knows bis biznes.
 You're spelling a mt rite eether
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-06-21
If we Don't Suit
 Tell US "The Silver Dollar Cigars & Tobacco Soft Drinks Card Tables Messenger and Annunciator Service
NOTICE TO PAY SCHOOL

TAX
 Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been duly appointed School Tax Collector for Mccarthy in conformity with Chapter 29 Session laws of Alas ka 1919.
 All male persons between the ages of twenty-one and fifty years, except soldiers, sailors in U. s. Navy or Revenue Service, volunteer firemen, paupers and insane persons, are subject to tax in the sum of five $5tO] Dollars.
 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
 Arrival in Ala ska later than the first date above mentioned tax will be delinquent within thir ty (3O) after your arrival ol. with in ten (l0) Gays after notice is given you.
 An persons, firms and corpor ation> employing labor shall fur ni>h lists of nanIS of thei r em plOyeeS 10 the collector and are authorized by law to deduct mount of tax from wages of em ployeeS.
 Fines anl imprisonment a,e provided for those who fail or neglect to pay tax or furnish lis of employees.
 Duel at Mccarthy, Alaska Mny 3, 1924.
 John Nickell School Tax Collector for McCar thy.
 Mrs. William Reed, formerly of McCarthy gave birth to an eight pound boy this week. Mrs. Wills, the proud grandmoth er left for Cordova, on last Wednesdays train to visit the new arrival.
 Help the town and it will help
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-06-21
This and That

Henpeck to friend Wife:Before 1 married you, caught in mA arms. last night caught you in my pockets.
 Henpeck: No matter what what hour 1 arrive in the night my wife graets m4 with her arms"
 Batch: Really mean t?"
 Hanpeck: "Certainly, A rolling pin is one arm and fry pun the other"
 Hill: " w llkiny is wonderful for a girls complexion"
 Dale: Sure is. Provided she walks toward drug store"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17

objected to the proposed plan of uni
hcation of the two churches and stated
that should it be effected it would not
unite the c III ur c h e S, but would be
the coercion of many into the So
called union against their will. 1t also
declared that a session of the general
conference to consider the matter
should not be held until the annual
conferences could meet and properly
elect delegates The motion to table
was made by F. B. Branch, president
of Andrew college, which was adopt
ed by vote of SO to 81. More than
half of the ministers and delegates
did not vote either way, declaring
that they wanted to study the plan.
Dawson Thanked.
By rising vote the conference ex-
pressed its thanks to the citizens of
Dawson for their hospitality and espe-
cially to the ladies for the delicious
luncheons served Monday and Tues
day With this the conference, one of
the most pleasant and profitable SEES
sions ever held in the district, came
to a close
The next conference will be held at
Americas, when the question of uni
fcation doubtless again come up for
discussion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17
Sheriff. Sale.

GEORGIA, Terrell County.-Will
be sold before the court house door
in said county, on the first Tuesday
in August, 1924 within the legal
hours Of sale, the following described
property, to wit:
One lot in the City of Dawson, Ter
rell county, Georgia, having a three
room house located thereon, said lot
being 1OOx1O5 feet, bounded as fol-
lows; On the west by the Jack Hill
vacant lot; on the north by the prop
erty of ]. G. Parks; on the east by
Dean street, and on the south by the
property of Sidney Arnold.
Said house and lot levied on as the
property of W. P. Colley, to satisfy
an execution issued on the 22nd day
of January, 1924, from the City Court
of Dawson, said county, in favor of
Sol Loeb Company against w. P
Colley. This 18th day of June 1924.
E. T. WOODS, Sheriff
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17
SOLDIER OF CROSS
HALF A CENTURY
THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE
ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS OF
TRIBUTE TO DIR. LOVETT.

The district conference, just held at
Dawson adopted resolutions express
ing love and esteem for the presiding
elder, DR.. W. c. Lovett, who has been
active in the ministry so years, and
is still hale and hearty and busy in
the Masters vineyard.
DIR. Lovett, who is one OF the ablest
and most scholarly men of the South
Georgia Conference, was for many
years editor of the Wesleyan Christian
Advocate. He went from Dawson to
the Advocate after four years here as
presiding elder, and when he left the
Advocate he returned to Dawson as
presiding elder of the district.
Following are the resolutions that
were adopted by the conference:
Whereas, under the Providence OF
God, our beloved presiding elder, Rev
w. c. Lovett, D. D., has been spared
to our conference for a term of fifty
years, eight years of which he has
served as presiding elder of this dis
trict, and
"Whereas, he is now closing his sec
ond term in this high Office therefore
be it
Resolved, that we record our CRATE
full acknowledgement to DIR. Lovett
for his uniform kindness and brother
" consideration to us as the presiding
officer of this conference, and Of our
several quarterly conferences.
Resolved further, that we assure
DIR. Lovett of our abiding love and
prayers for guidance and help in the
work that may lie out before him foi
the remaining months of the present
year, and for the future of his days
with us.
"Resolved further, that our prayers
will follow Dr. Lovett and his gooc
family following the ensuing sessions
of our annual conference.
(Signed) w M. Bitch, T. NJ. Chris
ton, w. F. Burford, c. M. Inhnger
w. McMichael, W. c. Jordan, F. G
Branch, w. L. Battle, D. H. Wood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17
DAWSON BOYS RECEIVE
DIPLOMAS AT COLLEGE
All Graduate With Most Creditable
Showing at Different Schools.

Messrs. Manning Yeomans, Virgil
Mcdowell, Lamar Yeomans and Cliff
ford Farrar are Dawson boys who
received diplomas from the different
colleges. All four graduated with high
marks
Mr.. Lamar Yeomans graduated sec
ond in his class at the Philadelphia
textile school. He has left for Thorn
aston, where he has taken position
with the Thomaston cotton mills.
Mr.. Manning Yeomans received a
B. S. degree from the University OF
Georgia, specializing in horticulture.
He will have temporary job as in
spector of peaches. 1t is likely that he
will be connected with the state, after
the peach season closes, in the ento-
mology department
Mr.. Mcdowell graduated at Tech,
in the class OF textile engineering al
ter being on the honor roll for high
marks two years. He will probably
take a position with the Galloway
mills at Lagrange.
Mr.. Farrar will receive an A. M.
degree at the Georgia university. Il
is not often that one receives an A.
NJ. degree in four years. He has not
as vet definitely decided what he will
engage in.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17
WILL PAY $500 ON SALARY
ECONOMICS DEMONSTRATORS
County Commissioners Appoint Re-
viewers of a Proposed New Road.


At the monthly meeting OF the board
of county commissioners a petition
was presented asking that a public
road be established from the George
Commander place to the Dawson and
Shellman highway, about three-quar-
tiers of mile in length. J. H. Sem,
w. ]. Crawford and M. G. Hill were
appointed to review the proposed road
and report upon the advisability of
establishing it.
The commissioners agreed to pay
$500 on the salary of Mrs W. H. Gurr,
as home economics demonstration For
that purpose it was ordered warrant
be drawn in favor of the county board
of education for $3.50 for the months
OF March, April and May and $50 per
month thereafter until $500 has been
paid.
The commissioners instructed the
warden that in the future he allow no
dogs, fowls, hogs or other live, stock
at the convict camp except that own
ed by the county. Some of the en-
ployes and prisoners have been raising
chickens and pigs on the premises.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17
ASSAM WOMAN CARRIES
OFF MATE IN TRIUMPH

Arrayed in the most gorgeous OF
wedding gowns. ornamented with
flashing jewels. and with band OF
levels holding her sweeping veil to
her head, the woman OF Assam on
her wedding day goes to the house OF
the eroom-to-be. Finding the door
omen the bride and her attendants
rnsh in and search the house, CON
tinuing the hunt until the bride DIS
covers the seemingly reluctant bride
groom. When found he resists vigor-
ousiy before the bride finally over
comes him and carries him off IN
triumph. The growing Of tea is the
sole occupation Of Assam, and it IS
after the hustle and hustle OF the har-
vest that the Assam woman takes her
mate.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17
0rSoIUTlON AGAINST
MITIGATION TABLED
.,oprTy REFUSED TO VOTE
NA nJySTRIcT CONFERENCE is
HELD AT DAWSON.

r, Anericus District Conference
F., 1924 was callel to order in the
,hod;.t church of Dawson by DR..
w r Lovett, presiding elder OF the
district r
,be organization of the conference was
effected by the election OF Rev. o.
Evans pastor of the Plains charge,
secretary, and Rev. w. E. High
COVER of the Brentwood and Graves
C.,res charge. as assistant secretary.
The roll call showed a good num-
her Of the pastors and delegates pres
w. Notwithstanding the unusual hour
S,J dav OF the week for such meet
:nr This number was considerably
Commented until a number present
ss;d if was the largest delegation they
bad seen at district conference. Only
.~o of the pastors were absent the
Nv" 't;ro session-one at the pastors
inference in Macon, and Rev. Moody
Pootb Of Smithville charge, was de-
IL
.o;ned bv the serious illness OF his
lie Two other pastors attending the
Macon meeting were present part OF
the time.
Licensed to Preach,
The meeting moved along smoothly
and was both profitable and interest
mo All the business was attended to
by Tuesday at noon. J. A. Godfrey,
from First Methodist church, was Ii
cansed to preach. and was also recon-
,,anded for admission into the travel
mo connection at the approaching SEES
sion of the South Georgia Conference
to convene in cambridge on Novem-
Der 10Th next.
The following visitors were present:
Prof. Leon Smith, vice president OF
WESLEYAN college who delivered
very strong address at II o'clock on
Mondav on christian Education;
Rev. w. H. Budd, Centenary secre-
tarv for the South Georgia and Flor
ida Conferences, who, in very strong
address. presented the interest he
represents: Rev. J. A. Harmon, secre-
tary OF the Board of Education OF the
South Georgia Conference, who told
of the urgent need of charging the
equipment OF the Methodist colleges
and schools. and Rev. J. A. Smith,
agent Of the South Georgia Orphans
Home in Macon Rev. ]. House rep
resented Emory Academy at Oxford,
and letter from Mr.. Mizell, of
Sparks college brought that interest
before the body.
Lively Debate on Unihcation.
Unifcation, now occupying so large
place in the thought of Methodists,
was presented in a paper offered by
Rev. T. NJ. Christian and signed by
several ministers and laymen oppos-
ing the proposed plan of unification,
which was on motion laid on the
table
Monday night Rev. J. NJ Cutler, OF
First church, Americas, and former
pastor, delivered a very earnest ser
mon setting forth the perilS confront
ing our country and the world.
The following were elected dele
gates to the annual conference: J. A.
Lang, Dawson; L. M. FurloW, Amer
icus; F. G. Branch, Cuthbert; Walter
McNlichael. Cuthbert; Mrs. ]. N.
Watts, Shellman; w. P. Hornady,
Elaville; ]. NJ. Sheffield Americas,
and Mrs L. Lamar, Dawson
Mr. T. O. Marshall, of Americas,
delivered very strong address on
the duties OF laymen to the Kingdom
OF Christ.
The paper offered by Mr.. Christian
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17
FRUIT BUYER is MAKING
HEADQUARTERS AT DAWSON

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Lancaster are
new residents of the city, coming here
from Albany. Mr.. Lancaster buys and
ships fruit, and will make Dawson
his home for several weeks. They are
located at the home of Mrs. J. H.
Whitchard He will buy in all Of the
surrounding territory.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17
TERRELL YOUNG MAN
AT BIBLE ENCAMPMENT

Kaufman Chambless, a Georgia
Tech student, left Friday for Blue
Ridge, N. c., as a delegate to the Bible
Encampment for ten days, and will
represent the Ponce De Leon church.
On his return he will work during va
cation in Atlanta.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17
ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR
REELECTION LEGISLATURE
]. D. Weaver Would Represent Coun-
ty Again in General Assembly.

In this issue of The News Hon. ]
D. Weaver, who was elected to fill
the unexpired term of Hon. w. B.
Parks, who resigned from the legisla-
ture some time ago, announces his
candidacy to succeed himself, subject
to the primary to be held on Septem-
Der 10th.
Mr.. Weaver has had Legislative ex-
perience before He is one of the best
known and most highly esteemed men
in the state, and will be prominent
and useful member of the general as
sembly.
1t is not probable that he will have
any opposition.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17
MR.. PACE HAS A FAMILY
REUNION AT BIG BARBECUE
More Than One Hundred Relatives
At Enjoyable Occasion.

Mr. Wesley Pace, who lives on the
Sasser road, honored his sister and
brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. r. E.
Bell, with a big barbecue on their
twenty-ffth wedding anniversary Sat
urday. About one hundred relatives
enioyed the sumptuous feast and fam
ily reunion, many from distant parts
of the state being among those pres
ent. 1t was most delightful affair
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17

WANTED-Live wire agents in Ter
rell and Lee counties to handle old
established line accident and sickness
insurance, in business 81 years. Good
commission contract and good chance
for hustler to make some good mon
ey and build up permanent business
commissions paid on renewals. Write
SPECIAL AGENT, Box 344, Albany
Georgia. o-IO-ot
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17
Notice to Dog Owners.

After June 10th dogs which have
been inoculated, and wear tags show
ing they have received treatment, can
be permitted by their owners to run
at large. Other dogs must be kept
confined, as required by city ordi-
nance. w. L. HILL,
6-10-2t Chief of Police.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17

WANTED-Your chickens at all
times. In daily touch with market
and highest prices paid. You do not
have to wait for Chicken car" Bring
them in and get the money any time
you have any to sell. ]. M. RAUCH,
Dawson Ga. o-l/-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17

FOR SALE OR RENT-The T. J.
Slade dwelling on Vine street. See
R. E. BELL REAL E S T A T E
AGENCY. 6-3-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17

FOUNDER pin on steps in Bran
non building. Owner may ilaim
same by claiming it. DR.. c. R.
MCKENZIE, Brannon Bldg. 6-7-lt
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17

WANTED-A 80 to 40 horse power
boiler. Must be in good condition.
SHIELDS-GEISE LUMBER CO.,
Dawson, Ga. o-l0-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17

WANTED-Bancroft, Appler, Full
ghum and Hastings oats Quote
price and advise number of bushels.
V. R. BUSH, Albany, Ga, 5-2O-8t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17

FOR SALE-Oats in the sheaf at J.
w. Morelands farm, Leesburg
road. $500 per ton. Send check
with wagon. J. S. JONES. 6-10-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-17
Special Notices

WANTED-To buy 5000 Porto Ri
can potato plants. R. L. SAVILLE.
FOR SALE-Two good farm mules
7. L. HILL, Brentwood, Ga. Att