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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12

The longest train Of dairy and
poultry feeds ever sent on a trans
continental trip, as railroad stats
tics show, is due in Portland this
week. II viii he more than A half
mile long and VIII contain so cars.
The record to date is held by a train
OF 81 cars. once received by the
Eastern Farmers Exchange at
Springfield, Mass This remarkable
special, individual cars In which are
consigned to dealers throughout
Maine, will contain products Of the
Eastern Grain Company. II will he
sent out by the Pennsylvania Rail
/ Dad Company, will probably skirt
New York by way Of the Harlem
river, and will pass over the b. &; N.
lines Via the Fitchburg division and
Aver Junction. At Rigby il will hc
received by the Portland Terminal
and Maine Central companies anu
split into sections. which will go to
consignees on the Maine CentraTs
three divisions and their several
branches-specifcallv, to 81 points
in Maine and one in New Hamp-
shire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12

Few people know that resident
of Turner. Me, was the inventor Of
the copper-toed shoes which 10
Years ago became so popular for
children's wear, George \. Mitchell,
who had a farm outside this village,
disc outraged because his many cE.l-
dren wore the toes Of their shoes
out faster than he could afford TO
buy new ones, cut some pieces from
a sheet Of copper, he had handy,
and fastened them cato The shoe.
He found the shoes then outwore
any three pairs he had ever bought.
He patented the idea, making his
claim cover copper. silver or other
metal for shoe tips, and made more
money from it than he could have
wrested from his farm in life
time. Copper shoes became the
rage. and children cried for them.
For many years they were in use
especially in smaller towns and
rural communities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12

One of the biggest Sunday crowds
of the Summer, estimated at up
wards Of 10000 from all parts Of
Eastern New England visited at Old
Orchard beach Sunday. The hotels
were filed with Weekend tourists.
Some 5000 automobiles from % Diff
ferent States were parked for the
day. 1t is estimated that 5000 pco-
pie went in bathing. w. +. Long
fellow. associate national director OF
the Life Saving Service, and dean
OF the Red Cross life-savers. gave
two demonstrations on the beach
Sunday. assisted by the four old
Orchard guards Thou sands watch
ed the exhibitions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12

Farmers from Otis and Mar!aville,
driving 10 Ellsworth 10 DO their week
end buying Saturday were given
pretty good idea OF some Of the
experiences the pioneers had 70 I'M
dergo, when the collapse OF the
north end of a wooden bridge over
Reeds Brook forced them TO swim
their horses through eight or - feet
OF water on their return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12

JEPTHA ENcAMPMENT. NO. 8
Meetings fourth Tuesdays al S !, NJ.
FRED Il. HALL. c. T.
c. S PEASLEE, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12

PLAINS-The Community Circle
vii hold "A lawn party and sale on
tn church grounds Friday evening.
Aug. -. Camp Minnetonka Girls
will furnish the entertainment and
ice cream, cake, lemonade and can
dy will be on sale.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Small passed
a few days AZ Drr's Island last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs +. G. Palmer Of
kent's Hi! were in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Williams OF
Gardiner. were callers in town
Sunday.
Miss Hannie Palmer OF Kent's Hill
passed d few DAYS recently with Mr..
and Mrs. r. W. Pierce.
Mrs. Jennie Hodges OF Augusta is
the guest Of her niece. Mrs. y. II.
Small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12

his brother, W. l.. Maloon in Bow
doin.
MIR. and Mrs. Lawrence Kimball
are receiving congratulations on
the birth Of 10 IA pound girl born
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Talbot of
Bangor were visitors OF c. l.. NAL
oon's Saturday.
NJ. and Mrs. Gilbert Baker and
daughter, of Auburn passed the
weekend at Everett Ricker's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12

Mark Twain, 50 the story goes,
while wandering through the suburbs
Of q strange city. CHANGED to meet A
pleasant looking chap, who was
seated beneath an inviting shade
tree. Mark greeted him, and sat
down for a chat.
Where does that railroad go?" he
asked Of the stranger, pointing to
track not far distant.
Don't 60 anywhere said the
stranger indifferently. They keep
il there to run trains on"
Afterward the eminent humorist
learned he had been wandering in TIE
vicinity Of the State insane asylum.
a farmland who had worked hard
in the fields from dawn until dark
ness day after day, and had been
obliged to finish his chores nv lantern
light, went 10 the farmer al the end
OF the month and said:
I'm going to quit. You promised
me steady job of work
We'll, haven't you got one" was
the astonished reply.
Ne satd the man. there are
three Of four hours every night when
I don't have anything 70 do except TO
fool my time away sleeping"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12
BOSTON AND PORTLAND LINZ

IUhNTIEIlt FHNTNE TnIFJ
Leave Portland Tuesday ana Thnr'faF
n. 500 T. M. Saturday 1915 4. NJ AM
Sunday at 900 r. NJ.
Returning: Leave Boston MontayH
Wednesdays. Fridays and Saturdays Of
500 r. NJ.
At Boston connection II made VA hs
Boston and New York Line express freEa'
and passenger steamers for New YORK
and points youth and NVpst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9. p. N.

FRED B, HALL c. F.
C. 5. PEASLEE. Scribe.
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9. p. N.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
EDGAR NJ. GAME, Capt.
A NJ. DRUMMONp. Clerk.
dlr
c. a. r. THE REGULAR MEETING
Of Seth Williams Post No Is FIRST
Thursday OF each month.
GEO L. GAY. Commander
WILLIAM McDAVfp. Adjutant.
CALANTHE LODGE. NO. 50, X. p.
Meeting every Wednesday evening at
$50. Castle Hall. Water street.
Next meeting Wednesday. Aug. g.
+. W. HALPEN. {. G.
mon-tu-wed,u
FORT WESTERN LODGE NEW
meets in l. q. q. +. hall second and
fourth Thursday at 730 o'clock. All
members welcome.
MRS. LAWRENCE CoLGAN, Warden.
MIR. CLYDE BARRY, Fin Sec.
No Gage St.
MRS. ALICE l.. PIERPONT Sec'y.
20 Myrtle ST.
jnlOcodtr
N. {. o. P. KENNEBEc LODGE,
No Isl, meets IN q, A. Il. hall the nrSt
and third Tuesday evenings OF each
CADDiE r LoVEJOY. Warden.
h. +. SMITH Fin. Sec.
MRS EMMA +. HOWE. Rec. Sec.
tu-th-sat.
U.o.G.C. MORRILL, CoMMANDERY
No 326. Regular meetings second
and fourth Tuesday of every month
at 100 o'clock at Golden Cross hail.
BERTHA +. REDMOND n. c.
w, E CLOUGH. +. X. II.
tu-th-sat.tf
COURT PINE TREE NO. 20. FOR
esters of America. meets In Foresters'
hail the FIRST and third Thursdays of
each month at s o'clock
HAROLD J. ALLAliD. Chief Ranger,
JOHN !. WHITE Fin. Sec.
MISUNDERSTANDING
AUGUST CAMP NO. 74oo, M. w.
a. Regular meeting first and third
Thursday of each month at G. A. X.
T. q. KNIGHT. Consul
BERT l.. NICHOLAS. Clerk.
tu-th-sattf
QUEEN TEMPLE NO. 70 PYTHlAN
Sisters. meets in K. of Z. hall the sec
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings OF
each month AT 40 o'clock.
LUCY A. FOWLER. NJ. Z. c.
CORA A. JONES. NJ. OF r. and c.
tu-th-sat,tf
CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24S, p. OF
II Meetings I'd and 4th saturday eve
nings of each month AT G. A 4. hall.
A. 3. RIPLEY. w. NJ
MRS. EMMA F. HOWE, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12
BATH AND BooTHBAY LINE


Leave Bath Tuesdays. THURSDAYS Arf
Saturdays at $50 n. m. for Boo'hnY
liarbor, Christmas Cove ond way landings
Return. leave Christmas Cove TuesiayA
Thursdays and Sundays ct u. m. DoQ,h.
bay Harbor $50 l.. NJ for Bath ana ell
landings except Five Islands Connection
at Bath with steamer for and from Bo'.
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12

at o'clocn.
EDGAR NJ. GAME, Capt.
A NJ. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12

AUGUST CAMP NO. 7400, N. W.
a Regular meeting first and third
Thursday of each month at G. A. r.
hail.
+ q. KNIGHT Consul
BERT l.. NICHOLAS. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12
c. a. &. Tbs REGULAR MEETING

N. {. o. p. KENNEBEC LODGE,
No 81, meets in &, A. Il. hall the first
and third Tuesday evenings OF each
month at $50 o'clock.
CADDlE r. LOVEJOY. Warden.
r. +. SMITH. Fin. Sec.
MRS. EMMA +. HOWE Rec. Sec.
fU-fh -Gaf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-12
U.O.G.C. MORRILL, COMMANDERY

No 326 Regular meetings second
at 100 o'clock at Golden Cross hail.
BERTHA T.. REDMOND. n. G.
w. Z. CLOUGH, +. X. II.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Lucius Woods entertained with a
delightful party Saturday afternoon in
celebration of his eighth birthday an
niversary Games dear to childish
hearts were played, after which Eas-
ter eggs were hunted on the lawn.
Caroline Shields was the fortunate
finder OF the prize egg. A guessing
contest was a feature OF the afternoon
festivities, and in this Jane Baldwin
proved the most adept. The dining
room, where delicious cream and cake
were served was beautifully decorated
with spring flowers and the usual sym
bols of Easter Suspended from the
chandelier were tiny baskets filled
with eggs. and the places OF each hit
tie guest were marked by dainty
baskets filled with eggs. The birthday
cake with eight lighted candles was
placed on a plateau decorated with
pink roses. and at intervals on the
table were placed baskets OF roses.
Mrs. Woods was assisted by Miss
Willie Lee Smith and Mrs. Rodolph
Woods in making the afternoon one
long to be remembered by the guests.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
D. A. R. MEETING.

The regular meeting OF the Stone
Castle chapter, d. A. R., was held on
Wednesday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. A. L. McLendon, The rooms
we're exquisitely decorated with bask-
cts and vases of yellow wild honey
suckle. Officers for the year were
reported by the nominating committee
and elected as follows: Regent, Miss
Louise McNulty; vice regent, Mrs. J..
w. Fits; recording secretary, Mrs. w,
A. Davidson; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. L. c. Hoyl; treasurer, Mrs. d.
+. English; historian, Miss Belle
Cheatham; registrar Mrs. J. R. Webb !;
genealogist, Mrs. w. S. Dozier; chap
lain. Mrs. s. S. James; librarian, Mrs.
]. NJ. McNulty The different officers
and chairmen made their reports. The
placing OF markers for the revolution
airy soldiers in this county was plann-
ed. Mrs. W. S. Dozier was made
chairman of this committee. A letter
from Hon. c. r. Crisp was read by
Miss McNulty to the chapter, after
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
DIAMOND BROOCH STOLEN
FROM MRS. J. E. MORRIS
Two Negro Boys, Phil Ware and John
Bridges, Charged With Larceny.

AT committal trial John Bridges,
aged 10, and Phil Ware, aged II, both
colored, were placed under $50 and
500 bonds respectively, for appear
ance before the grand jury. The
charge made against them is larceny
from the house.
According to authorities, Ware went
TO the home Of Mrs. J. f. Morris and
asked about buying some old shoes;
Mrs. Morris was busy at the time and
told him to return later. The next
day Mrs. Morris was up town and
the boy again inquired about the
shoes. and was told no one was at
home. He then went to the house, 1t
is stated, and entered the home and
took iewelry to the value of $3.50. A
brooch. the most valuable of the stolen
articles, was seen in Wares possession
bv Bridges, who told him it was
against the law for boys his age to
have diamonds, and bought the article
for Is cents. Ware claims that Bridges
still has the brooch, and Bridges main
tains that the article was returned to
Ware after finding that it had been
stolen. Both boys were arrested Mon
dav morning. The jewelry has not yet
been recovered.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
JUNIORS PLAY TO BE
GIVEN FRIDAY NIGHT
FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH
TO BE PRESENTED. SPLEEN
DID TALENT IN CASTE.

The play FRIDAY the Thirteenth, "
a comedy in three acts, will be pre-
sented by members OF the junior class
OF the Dawson high school next Fri
day nignt April 18th. The caste in
cludes some OF the best talent OF the
local school, and a good show IS eX-
pected.
R. B. Jennings, who first made his
appearance on the amateur stage IN
the Glee club, is to be the hero. Car
den Bell will play opposite. The re-
mainder of the caste. which IS large
one. includes Ella Mae Hollingsworth,
Martha Lamar, Eleanor HARRISON, An
nabelle McLendon, Vivian McLendon'
Dorothy Allen, jennie Mae Garrett,
Martha Rauch, Evelyn Spann, Ruby
Harris and Nettic Belle Smith. ahe
male parts will be played by John
Shields, Wilson Fits, Harvey Smith,
John McGregor, Roderic Lee and La
mar Lockett, the latter beng the chief
comedian
The performance. which is under
the direction OF Miss Ruby Wilker-
son, teacher of English, will begin at
.8:l5, and the admission price VIII be
Is and IS cents The proceeds will
help defray the expenses OF the annual
junior-senior banquet.
The play that is given annually by
the senior class has been decided up
on, and practice will begin soon. This
play will probably be presented Fri
daV before graduation
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
MRS. UPSHAW HOSTESS
TO S. P. l. CLASS TUESDAY
Splendid Program Was Rendered and
Enjoyable Time Reported.

The S. p. l. class of the Methodist
Sunday school held its regular meet
ing at the home OF Mrs. G. L. Up
shaw on Tuesday, April 18th. The
meeting was opened with the class
song, Higher Ground" after which
Mrs. L. NJ. Norton lead in prayer.
Then followed the roll call, minutes
and report of the treasurer. An APP
propriate scripture lesson from the
2lst chapter OF John was read and
commented upon by Mrs. Monts, and
the devotional part of the program
was concluded with sentence prayers
by those present.
The program for the social hour
was suggestive OF Easter Miss Mil
dred Christian recited april Fool
and Misses Louise Upshaw and Ruth
Hamilton sang AN April Girl Next
the game. a hurdle race, was played,
after which all present entered a veg
etable contest. Mrs Lockett won the
prize which was a lovely corsage OF
white radishes tied with bow OF pink
satin ribbon The program was con
cluded with piano solo by Miss
Caroline Lockett. Dainty refreshments
OF pink and white ice cream and cakes
with an Easter rabbit on each plate
were served Mesdames Upshaw, Bun
ME Christian, Fred Lassiter, Charles
Stanley. w J. Halliday, Bum and
Steve Cooke were the hostesses Tor
the evening.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Mrs. W. r. Woods complimentcd
her daughter, Lucy, with beautiful
party Saturday morning in celebration
OF her twelfth birthday anniversary.
Decorations symbolic of Easter were
used in the living room where the
little guests were assembled. A spell
ing contest was enjoyed, after which
doll Easter bonnets were made OF
crepe paper. In this Margaret Woods
was Judged the most artistic and re-
ceived a dainty prize. Charlotte and
cake were served by Misses Mary
Hatcher and Julia Woods. Mrs.
Woods was assisted by Miss Pearl
Chambliss i'll making the occasion a
most enjoyable one, and many happy
wishes were given the honor guest for
a happy return of the day,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
Personals and News
Briefs From Bronwood
Community Egg Hunt Largely AT.
tended. Other Items of Interest.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. l. Wilson, OF
Fort Valley. Mrs. f. T. Eubanks,
Miss Bertha Williamson, Mrs f. f.
Collins, OF Ellaville, and Mrs. S. A.
Williamson. OF Americas were among
those who, were delightfully."- entertain
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs II. Z.
Williamson on Wednesday.
The community Easter egg hunt
Saturday afternoon was largely at
tended and thoroughly enjoyed. About
800 eggs were hid. The Sunday school
teachers OF both the Methodist and
Baptist churches helped to entertain
them
Mrs. J. V. Caldwell has returned to
her home in Charlotte, N. c.. after
spending few days with Mr., anc
Mrs. E c. Berry and Mr.. and Mrs
Jim Caldwell.
Misses Minnie Lee Parr and Louise
Cobb spent the weekend with Miss
Irene Lanier who is boarding at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Chapman
Miss Mary Saunders, OF Cuthbert
and Miss Imogene Chambliss, OF
Dawson. spent the weekend with Miss
Carolyn Chambliss.
Mr. W. H. Miller spent Saturday
in Dawson, the guest Of Mrs. Rodolph
Woods and Mrs. Ed Woods.
Mr.. Marlin Ball Of Macon, is spend
ing a few days with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. NJ. Bail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keith Ball are receiv-
ing congratulations on the arrival OF
a baby girl.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
EASTER EGG HUNT.

On Thursday afternoon Mrs, r. II.
Kent entertained sixty little tots with
an Easter egg hunt on the lawn Tor
her daughter, Evelyn. Each little
guest was given a basket OF old rose
and green, which contained Easter
souvenirs. Those assisting in enter
tanning were Mesdames Walter Smith,
w. J. Goodbred and Mamie Ward
Little Jim Collier received the prize
for finding the golden egg. Ice cream
cones were served on the lawn by
Misses Brownie Marshall, Evelyn
Spann and Frances Clay.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
THE SOCIAL REALM

which most interesting program
was rendered. A very instructive paper
on Our National Parks" was read by
Mrs. J. d. Weaver piano solo, Miss
Ella Mae Hollingsworth; current
events, Mrs, c. W. Dozier; vocal solo
Mrs. Jack McNulty accompanied by
Miss Maurine Woodburn, and read
ing by Miss Florence Nasworthy. A
delightful ice course with Easter dec
orations was served by the hostesses
OF the afternoon, who were Mrs. A
i. McLendon Mrs. J. NJ. Rauch, Mrs
]. R. Webb, Mrs. Susie Mercer, Mrs
y. F. English, Miss Alice Vincent ano
Miss Florence Baldwin.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
MRS. ]. M. SMITH DIES
AT HOME OF DAUGHTER
WAS ONE OF TERRELL'S OLD
EST AND MOST HIGHLY ES-
ED WOMEN.

The entire community was grleved
bv the death OF Mrs J. NJ. Smith, who
nassed away at the home OF her
daughter. Mrs. NJ Z. Jennings, Sat
urdav night. Mrs. Smith had been
troubled with slight indigestion only
a dav when death overlook her at the
advanced age of IS years. Her entire
life. from her birth on Feb. y, 1889
until her death. had been spent in Ter
rell and Sumter counties, and her pass
ing, like her living, was calm and Sc
rene.
Mrs. Smith was born in Sumter
county. She came to this county at
the time of her marriage, more than
fifty wears ago. Her mother was ma
tive Scot. and her father South Car
Gilman. Before her marriage she was
Miss Nancy Cowart
Mrs. Smith had resided with her
daughter. Mrs NJ. f. Jennings, since
the death of her husband in 1901.
Throughout her life she was an active
member OF the Methodist church, and
her death will leave a place hard to
fill
Her pastor, Rev W. E. HightoWer,
assisted by Rev. T. NJ Christian, con-
Quoted the last rites over the body on
Monday morning at l. o'clock. Mes
danes c. J. Newman and R. r. Jones
and Messrs. A. L. McLendon and w.
R. Melton sang among other hymns,
an the Garden" Mrs Smiths favor
tie song. Interment followed in Cedar
Hill cemetery, her grand sons acting
as pail bearers.
The deceased is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. NJ f. Jennings and
Mrs ]. NJ. Chambliss, and one son,
Rev. ]. L. Smith; twenty-five grand
children and thirty-two great grand
children.
Among the out-oi-town relatives
present at the funeral were Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. A. Miller OF Albany, Mr.. H..
J. France and family OF Sylvester and
Messrs. Floyd and Henry Jennings Of
Atlanta and Cordele, respectively
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
LOYAL TEMPERANCE LEGION

Sunday afternoon the Loyal Tenn
perance Legion held their monthly
meeting under the efficient leadership
OF Mrs. c. j. Newman. The program
was as follows; Song, L. T. l.. mem
bers; Bible reading, Louise Clark;
reading OF minutes, Eunice Brim;
story, The Bent Tree Elizabeth
Edwards; story, Little Dog Duke, .
Clyde Clay; story, The Wrong Kind
of Good Fellow" Claude Bridges;
recitation, Zeke Wall; song, /. T. l..
members; solo, Harry Simmons On
Friday afternoon the members enjoy
ed an Easter egg hunt at Kennedy 5
grove. The children assembled at the
church and hiked out to the woods,
where the eggs were hid. After an
enjoyable afternoon OF games and fun
they returned home happy but tired.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
CHAMBLISSTON NEWS ITEMS
AND PERSONALS REPORTED
Thief Enters Home and Takes S120
From Mr.. Joe Darlington.

A sensation was caused here few
nights ago when some one broke into
the home OF Mr. Joe Darlington and
took Sl20. Ii was the money his wife
earned teaching school Mr.. Caring
ton married one of the teachers here
Christmas, Miss Belle Goodwin.
Mr.. Marcus Edwards was riding
with Mr. Theron Helton on Mr.. Hell
tons mail route rev days ago. Mar
Gus. we love to see you smile.
One OF the biggest rains that ever
fell in this section was about week
ago Plenty OF rain and grass, too,
now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dolphus Chambliss
came from Leslie few days ago to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Chambliss.
Farmers of this section have good
stands of cotton, and there still re-
mains a good deal to be planted.
Mumps, measles and itch are rag
ing around this section. Hope we don't
get them all at one time.
"Pot-li Kicker" has come back again
and we feel like shouting, as IT had
been gone so long.
Mr.. Hinton Hart is in critical
condition, having been confined to his
bed for a long while.
Rev Robert James and family OF
Parrot, spent the day at Mr.. J. b.
McGil1s recently
Mr.. Harvey Chambliss, of Column
bus, was down on visit to home
folks recently =
Mr. J. H. LIE has good prospects
for a large crop OF peaches this year.
Mr.. John H. Leverette has a cat
with brood OF bob-tail kittens.
Aunt" Dollie Foreman is able to
be out again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
BRIDGE PARTY.

Mrs. Drew Dismuke and Mrs. John
Seay were joint hostesses Thursday
afternoon at a bridge party at the
home OF Mrs. Dismuke at Graves Sta
ton. The rooms of the lovely home
were most attractively decorated with
a profusion of wild honeysuckle. Mrs.
Jack McNulty received box OF candy
for high score Following the game a
delicious ice course was served by the
hostesses. On each plate was a tiny
chicken, suggestive of Easter.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-04-22
WOMAN'S MISSIONARY So
Getty MET ON MONDAY
Mrs. c. A. Harris Was Made New
President of Organization.

The Woman's Missionary Society
OF the Methodist church met on Mon
day with a good attendance and an
interesting program For the scrip
ture lesson Mrs. Lamar recited that
exquisite poem OF praise of faith the
12lst Psalm The usual order OF bus
mess was followed with selected read
ings to stimulate and the various re-
ports OF committees and circles to en-
courage the membership The report
of the nominating committee was OF
particular interest Since the society
must lose Mrs. Lamar as president, il
is gratifed that its leadership falls
into the competent hands OF Mrs. {.
4. Harris. whose name was placed
Before the membership by Mrs. Dean,
OF the nominating committee.