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THE MWl& CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A VERY ACTIVE ORGANIZATION

able action will be taken in the near future.
Fourth. Board of Directors investigated the
action of the Union Pacific Company in reducing
the force at the local shops. and gathered informa-
ton relative to the number of men to be layed-off,
and earnestly requested the Company to give con-
sideration to their employees of long service record.
and those who owned homes in Rawlins. Mr.. Wal
colt. Division Superintendent appeared before the
Board, and promised to do all in his power to make
as low a reduction as possible, and assured the
Board that the Company wanted to take care of
their old men where ever it could be done. The
Board of Directors addressed a letter to Mr.. Carl
Grey. President of the Union Pacific System, solic-
iting his assistance in making the reduction as
small as possible. Mr.. Grey assured the Board of
the friendly feeling Of his Company for the City
of Rawlins, and explained that only in the inter-
Steps were taken by the Board to induce the Pro-
ducers and Refiners Corporation at Parco to give
consideration to Union Pacific men who were laid
off at the shops, when the Refinery was employing
additional men.
Fifth. The Board of Directors are in comun-
ication with certain interests in the South, who are
investigating Rawlins with the view of locating a
Glass Factory at this point. Samples of sand have
been forwarded, gas rates quoted, suitable site
promised, and the Board is expecting to have a
favorable decision around the first of the year.
Sixth. Communication has been established
with the Chamber of Commerce of the United States
asking for information relative to the feasibility
of interesting capital in the construction and op-
GRAFTON Of wooden mills at Rawlins. The Board
has pointed out that this county is one of the
largest wool counties in the world, has excellent
railroad facilities, has natural gas in great abun-
dance. and has promised sites, cooperation etc.
While 1t is too early at this time to give extensive
reports on this proposition, the Board hopes to
, 1924-12-18

Fourth. Committee secured the promise Of
the State Highway Commission to begin surfacing
the new road from Rawlins to the Natrona County
line early in Spring, rather than wait until the.
summer months, which has been the practice of
the Highway Department. This will have the
road in good condition for the summer travel with
out interference.
Fifth. Committee is Investigating the cost Of
paving the stretch of road from Rawlins to Parco,
with the purpose in mind of securing State and
Federal Aid without waiting until 1925 when Fed
eral Aid may be secured. The new road north to
Casper has exhausted Carbon County's share of
Federal Aid money.
Sixth. Rawlins Chamber of Commerce Joined
the Rocky Mountain Motorists. Inc. in order to
benefit by the publicity issued by this organization.
Under this plan a road map of Carbon County will
be issued and a description of Rawlins used in the
circular.
, 1924-12-18

FURTHER INFORMATION on ~BURSEM
The item OF $4,000 appearing above rs paid
10 II. y. Dunlap covered 100000 cash advanced
by him for use OF J. T.. Hayes employed by Board
Of Trade for survey of Railroad grade from Rawlins
TO Bags. Mr. Dunlap advanced another $4,000
TO pay for Strand Theatre for use Of Indians from
Lander in advertisement Of the Rocky Mountain
Highway. These bills were contracted by the old
Board OF Trade and proved TO he beneficial eN-
penditures. The balance OF $4,000 OF this item was
for stamps and stationary. Mr.. Dunlap presented
no bill for his services as secretary OF the Board
OF Trade.
The item Of $4,000 paid to the Union Pacific
Magazine was for a full page ad and publicity write
up in the magazine during the year 1923. This
item was contracted by the Board OF Trade. and
the writc-up afforded the City OF Rawllns n great
deal OF favorable publicity.
The item OF $4,000 TO The Rocky Mountain
Highway Association was 10 defrny Rawlins share
in maintaining n man nj Denver during the tourist
season to direct the tourist traffic over the Rocky
Mountain Highway through Rawlins to Yellowstone
Park. Direct results in dozens OF cases were traced
TO this expenditure.
The item of $4,000 TO J. Z. Hayes Is part
payment on an extensive survey made by this engi-
neer to determine n n desired route for n railroad
could be obtained from Rawlins southwest To Craig,
Colorado. The survey showed that an easy grade
could he secured. and tina, the proicc, was entirely
practicable. Tho survey, ordered by Tho Board OF
Trade. cost s2.I71.62 OF which amount SLICES
has been paid TO date. The survey. maps, tracings,
etc. are all tho property OF the Chamber of Com
mercc.
All other items in tho list OF disbursements
are sclf-cspianatory and cover the cost OF printing,
cous expense.
The Chamber of commerce belongs TO tho
business men and interested individuals OF Raw
tContinued on Page Twelvs)
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MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY AFFAIRS

First. Committee Of five members at work on
paving program for Rawlins. Have secured copy
of ordinance used in Cheyenne, legal work is well
under way. and will be in proper shape to present
to City Council before March LIST, 1925. Much
thought has been given to this work, and commit
tee has considered all angles involved.
Second. Committees appointed to make a
complete survey of the proper site for new High
School. This committee made a thorough investi-
cation. and reported their findings to the Board Of
Directors and also the Board of Education.
Third. Board Of Directors took up directly
with the Postmaster Of Rawlins the matter of hay
Ing the air-mail planes accept mail from Rawlins
intended for Eastern points. At the present time
the planes only take on mail bound for the West.
The Postmaster has taken this matter up with the
Washington officials and 1t is expected that favor
, 1924-12-18
GOOD ROADS

First. Through the efforts OF the old Board Of
Trade. tho personnel of which WINS the same n, the
present Chamber OF mme the State Highway
Department was urged to construct n first class
highway from Rawlins north to tho Nntronn and
Fremont county lines. A m was sent 10
cheyenne on ono occasion to interview tho High
why commission in behalf Of this rond. Finally
this effort In tho building Of this
highway NJ a Federal Aid Project, involving tho
expenditure OF nearly $500. o0o. 90. When this
road IN surfaced In tho Spring II will he ono Of
tho finest highways In tho State. II viii bring
business to Rawiina from Casper and Lander. II
VIII be n great aid 10 tho oil and truck men. n IA
the first important link In q road from Casper. Wy
o"'ns 10 CRAIG. Colorado. passing thru Rawiins.
Hccoed. appointed 10 investigate
conaition Of the cutoff road to Bags. Wyoming
s.!snS the summer. This committee co-operatcd
wis1 Coeety Commissioner In securing necessary
go work: and the construction Of . new section
tof the bridge at Basgs.
-. rnssd: Committee co-opsrated with the Cas-.
Ii. Smam0er OF Commerce In securing the State
1.SS \ Commlsston 70 make . complete survey
!. va. hswi'ns-baees road with the end In view OF
ri. .sIs stretch designated - . State Ronrd.
!. a'S oo.esnsr with The new highway from Casper
? MawMns would y dsstsaatsd and buiit. make
c".temces road fron Casper. thru Rawiins. to
I-' Hr a
, 1924-12-18
Report Of Board Of Directors. July list, 1924 to De-
ccmbcr list, 1924.
nRGANVT ATvON
ORGANIZATION

General meeting held July 9Th, 1924. Officers
and Directors elected. 10 committees appointed
to carry on campaign for members. At the end
OF 30 days committees report the securing 1877
firms and individuals. representing 2H member
ships. There has been 10 regular meetings OF the
Board Of Directors. and Z special meetings. There
has been two general meetings OF tho membership.
, 1924-12-18

To the Citizens and Business Firms Of Rawlfns:
AS Mayor of the City of Rawlins, DO not
hesitate to express the sincere conviction that every
business man in the community should as a civic
duty enroll as a member of the Rawltns Chamber
of Commerce, and having enrolled, he should enter
into the activities of the Chamber OF Commerce
HENRY PERRETT. Mayor.
, 1924-12-18

A rodeo committee was appointed which comprised
the old Board of Directors of the Rawlins Rodeo
, 1924-12-18
RECEIPTS md DISBURSEMENTS
From July fst. to December list, 1924.
DErEIDTS

balance from Board of Trade ...s 1O2
Dues-July Is, to Dec. LIST ......-..-. 5,O46.25
From sale of Auto name plates -..-..---. 1l.5o
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
TWO FORMER DAWSONIANS
ENTERTAIN WIRELESS FANS
DIR. Osgood Cook and Prof. E. H. Nc
Neil in Sacred Program.

If any of Dawson's radio fans were
listening in Sunday night it is prob
able that they heard two well-known
and highly regarded former citizens
of Dawson render a sacred program.
Rev. Osgood F. Cook, who was for a
number of years pastor at the local
Methodist church, had charge of the
devotional program while PROF. E. H.
Mcneil, OF the Blind Academy at Ma
con, brother of Mr. O. L. Mcneil Of
this city, had charge OF the music
Prof Mcneil rendered a sacred
concert here last spring under the aus
pieces of the local Epworth League,
and made many new friends as well as
renewed acquaintances with his old
playmates in the city. He is known
throughout the southern states as a
great composer of sacred songs, and
the listeners in received a rare treat
in hearing this blind musician. Rev.
Cook is also pleasantly remembered
in Dawson, and is equally well-known
throughout Georgia,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
COBURN'S MINISTRIES MADE
HIT IN DAWSON TUESDAY
"King Tut" Came Back to Life in
Great Comedy Skit

Several new features adding much
to the enjoyability OF the performance,
were found in the program given by
Coburn's MINISTRIES at the Palace thea
ter Tuesday night The performance
was in every respect, up to the stand
ard vigorously maintained by Coburn's
organization.
There was enough variety in the
show to suit any taste. Being a min
strel show, the program naturally in
clined towards negro comedy and
song. Other features were more enjoy
able bv virtue of contrast. Taking adj
vantage OF worldwide publicity given
the discovery OF King Tutankhamen's
tomb. the minstrels combined the ne
gro's traditional fear OF spooks with
naturally ghostly feelings that would
be caused by viewing 3,50O-year-old
tomb and made them into hilariously
funny comedy skit,
Each of the performers, when call
ed upon for individual bits, was re
warded by hearty applause and some
of the singers were forced to respond
to many encores. Among the other
unusual features brought out in the
show was the introduction of some
new and original dance steps
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
Kiwanians to Launch a
Greater Membership Drive
Three Months Free Phone Service Is
Prize Offered by Mr.. Weaver.

The Dawson Kiwans club held
their bi-monthly luncheon Friday eve
ming, with 3 members present A
special membership committee, with
DIR. L. Lamar as chairman, was ap-
pointed to make a drive for new mem
bers. with view to increasing the
number to so.
A resolution was. passed thanking
DR.. A. M. Soule, of the state agricul-
tural college, for his recent address to
the farmers, of Terrell county.
The club went on record as favor
ing a union passenger station for
Dawson, and its president Mr. R. L.
Saville, was requested to take the mat
ter up by letter with the railroad au-
thorities.
The farm demonstrators committee
reported that of the numerous ques-
tionnaires sent out for the purpose OF
ascertaining the sentiment of the peo-
pie of the county in regard to the en-
p1oyment of a county agent about 90
per cent of those who have returned
cards(are in favor OF the movement.
Hon. J. ID. Weaver announced that
in order to have a large attendance
at the next meeting he would give, as
prize, the service of one resident
telephone for a period of three months
This luncheon will be held April 10th
You may be the lucy man, so be OF
| hand
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
DR.. DELOACH WILL
SPEAK AT DAWSON
BOIL WEEVIL EXPERT WILL
BE ACCOMPANIED BY WIN
SLOW AND CUNNINGHAM.

DR. ]. r. H. DeLoach, formerly of
the faculty Of the state college OF
agriculture and one of the best known
agricultural specialists in the south
east, will again speak at court house
at 2:30 o'clock, Wednesday, April 9th.
Both J. A. Winslow, agricultural agent
for the Central OF Georgia railway,
and G. V. Cunningham, who were
here when DR. DeLoach appeared be-
lore will be with the lecturer on his
second visit,
Much interest was manifested in
DR.. DeLoach's advice upon the occa-
sion of his last address He will speak
upon Boil Weevil Control" sub
icct on which he is recognized as
leading authority. In addition to be-
ing a staunch advocate of boil wee
vii control measures DR.. DeLoach is
an active promoter of diversified farm
ing.
In his address here DR.. DeLoach
emphasized the necessity for poison
ing against the boil weevil, and rec
commended that this be considered an
essential part of cotton raising, just
as planting, blowing and picking.
A large number of farmers and
those interested in, farm products at
tended the meeting. A still larger
number, it is believed, who wished
to hear the address were prevented
by various reasons. 1t is expected that
many of those who heard DR.. De-
Loach before will be present at his
next address, which will be devoted
to virtually the same subject
Dr. DeLoach, accompanied by the
other speakers, is touring the state in
the interest OF improved farming
methods.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
SHERIFF AND HIS DEPUTY
CAPTURE A SMALL STILL
Found Accidentally While in Search
Of Missing Bed Clothes.

in an effort to find some quilts
which were reported to have been
stolen Sheriff Z. T. Woods and Depu-
ty Sheriff Jennings captured still in
novel way
A negro woman asked the aid of
these two officials in recovering some
quilts which she said had been stolen
by one VIII Henry, who lives on, his
own place just outside the city limits.
Taking the woman with them the
officers rode out to the home OF Hen
ry, who, learning their mission, refus-
ed to let them search his home with
out a warrant Mr.. Woods, with the
woman who was making the charge
came to town to get the necessary
paper, leaving Mr. Jennings at the
Negroes home.
Immediately after the departure OF
the sheriff Deputy Jennings heard a
great commotion in the rear OF the
house Feeling suspicious he went
back and saw a still, of the lard can
variety, sitting on the stove in full
operation, while the operator was bus
lily engaged in breaking half pint bot
ties and otherwise destroying evidence
before the warrant was obtained. Jen-
nings then walked in and further as
sisted in demolishing the still, saving
only enough for evidence, Sheriff
Woods was quite surprised on his re-
turn to find Deputy Jennings, with his
Eprisoner, quietly sitting on the latter S
porch.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
MOVING PICTURES

MIR. Clay Olbon, OF Mercer Univer-
sity, spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mr.. Croswell Brim, of this city, also
a student at Mercer. Both lett Sunday
night to resume their studies.
Mr. and Mrs. Colin d. Hall and
daughter, Corathy, and Mr.. Jim Col
Inns and Miss Halle Parker, OF New
ton, spent Sunday in the city with
Mr. and Mrs d. H. Bowers.
Mrs. John Irwin, jr. and son, John
III, returned home Sunday after
spending the past two weeks in Moul-
trie visiting Mrs. P. D. Horkan and
Mrs. w. B. Grimes.
Misses Sarah Shields, Mary Nell
Fits, Theodosia Hollingsworth and
Frances Baldwin OF Agnes Scott col
lege, are spending the spring holidays
with homefolks.
DR.. and MRS. L. Lamar, Miss Mar
tina Lamar and Miss Garden Bell at
tended the University of Georgia Glee
club performance in Albany Thursday
night
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Raines left on
Thursday for their home in Lakeland,
Fla, after a visit Of few days to
relatives in Dawson.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stanford, Mr.
and Mrs Norwood and Miss Ada
Bailey OF Albany, spent short while
in Dawson Sunday.
Mrs c. H. Williams and children,
OF Smithville, are guests at the home
OF Mrs Williams mother, Mrs. w.
J. Lewis.
Hon. Stephen Pace and family, OF
Americas, were guests at the home OF
Mr.. R. E. Bell Sunday.
Miss Dorothy Dozier, OF Wesleyan
college, is visiting her parents Mr..
and Mrs. G, W. Dozier.
Miss Virginia Peddy spent the
weekend in Sasser with her sister,
Mrs. Talley Brim-
Mrs. A. J. Paschal, Mrs. Guy Chap
pell and Miss Willie Chappell spent
Friday in Edison.
Mrs. J. A. Shields spent a few days
the past week with friends in Fort
Valley.
Miss Sarah Bishop, OF Agnes Scott
college. is the guest OF Mrs. J A.
Shields
Mrs. J. G. Dean has returned from
visit OF a few days in Georgetown.
Mr.. w. B. Cheatham, jr., OF Allan
ia, has spent few days in Dawson.
Miss Eunice Thomson, OF Bruins
wick, is visiting Miss Aubrey Lewis.
Mrs. H. N. Harrison, Of Atlanta, is
the\ guest OF Mrs. ]. B. Petty.
Mr. c. j. Cheves, OF Cordele, was
| in Dawson the past weekend.
Hon. n A. Ray, OF Americus, has
been in Dawson,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
WILL HOLD w. C. T. u.
JUBILEE AT DAWSON
ONE OF so MEETINGS IN THE
STATE. PROMINENT VISI-
TORS WILL BE PRESENT.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union is celebrating this year their
Golden Jubilee and they are holding
so jubilee meetings in each state. One
OF these meetings will be held in
Dawson next Saturday, April 5th,
meeting at 10 O'clock at the Metho-
dist church for an all-day session.
The state president, Mrs billiard, and
the corresponding secretary, Mrs. W.
G. Cotton, of Columbus, will be pres
ent and great meeting is planned
The public is cordially invited to at
tend and hear the good things in
store. Following is the program:
10 A. M.-Devotiona1 service. led
by superintendent of evangelistic de-
partment. Song, America"
| lO:20-Greeting and welcome by the
president OF hostess w. c. T. u Re-
spouse by Mrs. w. G. Cotton, who
will state purpose OF the meeting and
outline "Georgia's Plan of Fifty Jubi-
| lee Meetings; Four to Each Congress
sional District"
1880" Sound the Jubilee" chorus.
l0:40-Roll call of local presidents,
who will respond with hve-minute
talks on How My Union Is Sounding
the Jubilee"
1l-Address, Our Crusade Days."
| Mrs. Leila A. billiard.
| ll:30-Music, Crusade Song" Five
minute talks by various members who
have been members of the w. c. T.
u. since its organization in Dawson
one member representing each year, if
possible THE State of the Temper
ance Work When | Joined"
12-Noontide prayer
INSTRUMENTATION
P. M.-Adjournment for lunch at
club house. Address by invited speak
ers or talks on How to Use Law
Enforcement Plans"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
DAWSON BAND PLAYS AT
GRAVES STATION SCHOOL
Lighthouse Nan" Given by Pleasant
Hill Players to Big Crowd.

The Dawson Concert Band played
at the Graves Station high school au-
ditorium Friday night, when the Pleas
ant Hill players put on their play,
Lighthouse Nan" Punch was served
to members OF the band both~ before
and after the show. Music was rem
dered before the show and between
curtains.
The play was under the direction OF
Miss Jessie Bell, and those who failed
to see it missed treat Mr.. T. +. L.
Hammond, as Grandpa Buzzer, was
the star of the performance, receiving
great applause for his laughable part.
The whole cast was well arranged, and
all played their parts to perfection.
The proceeds OF the show were di-
vided evenly between the two schools,
and will be used to buy more and bet
ter equipment.
With these long skirts the happer
has something to flap.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
DAWSON CONCERT BAND
BEGINS REHEARSING SHOW
Scheduled to Perform on April 18th.
Actors Very Enthusiastic.

The members OF the Dawson Con
cert Band, with others taking part in
their show, began rehearsals Monday
night. Although the performance is
not at stage where anything can be
definitely ascertained, judging from
the skits and songs together with the
enthusiasm of the participants, it is
more than probable that the show will
be a great success.
The show, which consists Of several
vaudeville acts, dances, songs and in
strumenta1 music, is scheduled to APP
pear April 18th. Popular prices will
be charged.
The band has been hard at work on
their opening overture, Echoes" for
several weeks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
PULPIT COMMITTEE TO
MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS
Make Effort to Find Pastor to Fill
Vacancy Made by Rev. Lowe.

The Dawson Baptist church which
has, for the past three months, been
without pastor, will have an import
ant meeting next Sunday The pulpit
committee, appointed to obtain some
one to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation OF Rev. S. F. Lowe, will
present for the considerations OF the
members their recommendations for
a new pastor.
This committee has occn rutiriug
in It's efforts to obtain the best preach
er possible for the Dawson church,
and it is hoped that large crowd will
attend to hear their report. Other
matters of Importance will be brought
up at this meeting also.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
EDITOR GRIFFIN PROMINENT
VISITOR TO CITY FRIDAY

Editor Pat Griffin, of the cambridge
Post Searchlight, was visitor in
Dawson Friday and was an appreciat-
ed caller at The News Office. He came
here from Graves Station, where he
spent the night with relatives, Mr..
and Mrs. Harris, and was en- route to
Columbus. Mr. Griffin is one of the
most widely known and popular men
in the state, and his paper is noted
for its Virile editorials
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
RADIO AND FIGHT FANS
HEAR STRIB-M'TIGUE BOUT
Set Installed at Fire Department. De-
tails Came in Fairly Well.

A radio set was installed at the fre
department Monday for the purpose
OF hearing, round by round, the details
OF the prize fight between McTigue,
Irishman and present title holder of
the worlds lightweight championship,
and young Striking, the Georgia
school boy contender The fight began
at 9 O'Clock at Newark y. j., and ev-
cry detail was heard by the listeners.
The fight a no decision affair, was
every round Striblngs, who pounded
the title holder into submission but
was unable to deliver knockout
punch.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
LITTLE LOCALS
Reported That None of the
Annlicants for Postmaster Qualify.

A dispatch from Washington states
that the civil service commission has
announced that none of the four APP
plicants for the postmastership at Daw-
son made the required per cent in the
examination. 1t is probable that an
other examination will be held at an
earlv day. Postmaster Cheatham's
term of office expired in February.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
TWO FLIVVERS COLLIDE
ACCIDENTALLY ON MAIN ST.
MIR. Louis Wall Runs Into the Rear
Of Negroes Car.

Mr.. Louis Wall, OF Sasser, while
driving behind another car driven by
a negro, smashed into the rear of the
dusky's chariot when that worthy
stopped short without warning in the
middle of the street Little damage
was done to the car driven by Mr..
Wall. Whether or not the negro's fivr
yer suffered damage could not be
learned, due to the fact that he drove
off quickly without getting out of his
car
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
Halls Catarrh Medicine

Those who are in a run down condl-
ON will notice that Catarrh bothers
tnem much more than when they are in
good health. This fact proves that while
atarrh is a local disease, it is greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con
ISIS of an Ointment which Quickly
relieves by local application, and the
internal Medicine, a Tonic, which assists
n improving the General Health:
Sold by druggists for over 40 years.
f. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-01
Farmers Have Begun to Plant;
Cotton Acreage Slightly Reduced.

The farmers took advantage OF the
pretty weather last week to plant corn,
and some cotton was planted. The
cotton acreage in Terrell county will
be somewhat reduced from last year,
and according to local dealers, fertil-
lizer sales have not been altogether as
large