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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
LOVELY TEA.

Beautiful in every detail was the
lovely tea on Friday afternoon given
by Mrs. M. c. Edwards, Mrs. J. A.
Shields, Mrs w. B. Parks, Mrs. Guy
Chappell and Mrs. Rogers Carver
cOmplimenting Miss Caroline Geise at
the home of Mrs. Edwards. Sara Ellen
Cronin, Caroline Shields and Elizabeth
Edwards received the guests at the
doors after which they were invited
by Miss Willie Chappell to the parlor
beautiful in its Christmas decorations
of holly and foliage. The receiving
line was composed of Mrs. Edwards,
Miss Geise, Mrs. Chappell, Mrs. Parks,
Mrs. Shields and Mrs Carver. Mrs.
d. {. Pickett conducted the guests to
the dining room, where the color
scheme OF red and green was artist
cally carried out. Gracing the center
OF the beautifully appointed table was
large vase of red carnations cOmbin-
ed with lace fern. This was surround
ed by four silver candle sticks aglow
with red unshaded tapers. Placed at
intervals around the table were tall
COlllpOIlS Oh lady myers, SdlttQ nuts,
macaroons and red and green minis.
Especially beautiful were the silver
services from which Mrs. Gese and
Mrs. Wilson poured tea and coffee.
Sandwiches were passed in silver trays
by Miss Sarah Jones, Mrs. Charles
Stanley and Miss Hilda Brim. Others
assisting in serving were Miss Lille
Cheatham, Mrs. NJ. H. Harper and
Mrs Christian. Mrs I'D. Weaver
met the guests in the hall, which was
decorated with pine tops attractively
arranged in floor vases and jardiniers.
Mrs. Arthur Hamilton, Mr.. H. {.
Hasselbring and Miss Nellie Laing
enjoyable musical numbers
throughout the entire afternoon. The
guest list included 200.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
GEIsE-PETERsEN NUPTIALs.

A brilliant social event will be the
wedding of Miss Caroline Geise to
Mr.. H. !. Petersen, of Davenport, Ia.
which takes place at the home OF the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. t. G..
Geise, at 8 o'clock this evening. Rev.
NJ. L. Lawson, pastor Of the Baptist
church, will perform the ceremony
The maid of honor will be Miss Willie
Chappell and the matron Mrs. Foster
Geise. Miss Elizabeth Geise and Miss
Sarah Jones will act as bridesmaids,
while the groomsmen will be Mr..
Mercer Wooten, Mr.. Albert Mitchell
and Mr.. Joe Henry Nasworthy. Mr..
Foster Geise will be best man. Ribbon
girls are Misses Elizabeth Edwards,
Alice Robertson, Caroline Shields,
Sarah Ellen Cronin, Margaret Robert
son and Antonette Borders. Master
Jimmie Raines will be ring-bearer and
little Nancy Griggs the flower girl;
page. Mr.. Arthur Robertson. The two
heralds are Masters Wesley Dozier
and William Robertson. Immediately
following the ceremony and informal
reception takes place. About zOO
guests will be present. Next week 5
issue of The News will contain a tull
account of the wedding.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
CHRISTMAS CAROLS.

On Thursday evening, December
18th, a program will be given in the
interest OF the Georgia Children's
Home Society under the direction Of
Mrs. M. H. Harper and Mrs. A.. B.
Hamilton The public is cordially in
vited to attend The program is spon-
sored by the Wesley Bible class OF the
Methodist church and the Margaret
Tweedy class of the Baptist church.
Everybody remembers the beautiful
entertainment that was given last
year for the society, 1t is earnestly
hoped that everybody in Dawson who
has a heart for a little homeless child
will have the pleasure OF witnessing
the program, which is as follows:
Chorus, Beautiful Golden Grain"
(class song); male quarette, Crossing
the Bar" by Messrs McLendon, Jen-
nings, Jordan and Peavy; chorus,
will l Have a Guide?"; chorus,
Good Ship Zion; songs, Golden
Gates" Beautiful Golden Gates; a
reverie, depicting the nativity, follow
ed by cantata Inasmuch as ye ye
do it unto one of the least of these,
my brethren, we do it unto me; so
don't come contented with giving a
nickel, or even a quarter At least try
TO give the price you ordinarily pay
for a show,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
THE SOCIAL REALM.

One OF the most enjoyable affairs
planned in honor of Miss Caroline
Geise last week was the fish supper on
Thursday night at Cordray. 1t was
given by the young men of the camp
which takes place each summer at the
mill. There were eight couples pres
ent, with Mr.. and Mrs. T. R. Grimes
as chaperones for the party. After the
supper dancing was enjoyed and all
took part in playing interesting games.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
BRIDGE LUNCHEON.

Mrs. D. S. Griggs and Mrs: George
Dozier entertained with delightful
bridge luncheon on Tuesday at the
home OF the former, honorlng Miss
Caroline Geise. The rooms where the
tables were arranged were made at
tractive with a profusion OF wild flow
ers, A handmade linen handkerchief
was won bv Mrs. D. w. Crouch for
high score in bridge and the cut prize
went to Miss Sarah Jones Miss Geese
was presented string of lavender Tor
guest prize. After many interesting
Games a delicious hot course was
served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
)R. BINION'S CAR FALLS
FROM BRIDGE INTO CREEK

In a hurried trip to Cuthbert on
Wednesday over the Shellman-Cuth-
bert road, which is undergoing re,
pairs, DR.. Binion, OF Benevolence, had
IA right bad experience. His car went
down into the creek. He secured help
and managed to get out and continue
on his journey without further mis-
|hap. A driver from Joe G. Woodruff S
Farm happened to similar accident
with wagon and team.-Cuthbert
|Llberal-Enterprise.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
PIN SCRATCH CAUSES THE
DEATH OF YOUNG WOMAN
School Teacher of Wilkes County Is
Victim of Blood Poisoning.

4 Din scratch caused the death FRI
dav OF Miss Mamie Lou Galloway,
young school teacher of Wilkes coun,
~ Miss Galloway died in hospital
ii blood poisoning which set in as a
result OF the scratch.
Several days ago she was playing
With some of the girls of her school,
md in some manner stuck pin in her
I, from which blood poisoning
resulted. .ha
SLIGHT prick, but her death followed.
She was OF a prominent Wilkes coun-
ty family.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
LINEN VANITY AND
BUFFET SETS

in Russian Art work linens,
white or colored, attractive
designs in Russian art. One
piece cloth, SIPS to $500.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16

covering. She is no longer insane,
physicians believe.
Mrs. Spankevitz became moody and
historical after the birth of her son,
being worried as a result of family
troubles, it was said. She was sent to
an asylum and later was discharged
She became ill again, however, and
was returned to the institution. Then
she began her long sleep.
During the entire II months the wo-
man was kept alive by food which
was given her through tubes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
AN INSANE WOMAN
SLEPT 18 MONTHS
IT'S NOW BELIEVED SHE HAS
BEEN CURED BY HER
LONG SLEEP.

Becoming insane soon after the
birth of son Mrs. Mollie Spankevitz,
of Pound, Wis, was committed to an
asylum and slept for II months Now
the woman, who is % years old, has
awakened and is believed to be re-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
ALL LINEN DAMAsK

with doilies to match. New
patterns, heavy quality dam
ask, $500 yard; doilies $500
dozen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
CARD TABLE COVERS

Russian Art work linen, tie
ends, each $3.50.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16

The wife of President John Adams
rose at 6 O'Clock and made her own
fire.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16
WALKS MILE ON
WIRES FOR DAILY FEAST

A squirrel which walks on telephone
wires mile from a woods to his
store is the daily guest OF William
Krause, of Wilmington, Del. The
squirrel goes OF the Krause store once
day for a feast of nuts. Krause has
followed the animal back to the woods
and discovered its means OF getting
to and from his store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16

When a man complains ne leads a
dog,s life it does not always mean ne
is down to his last bone
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-12-16

SOME ODDITIES.
Army tin hats" are now used by
miners as head protection against rock
and ore in mines.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
Was Three Streets

The history of the numbering of Main street, which completely defies all consecutive numeration. dates back to the time when the present Main street was three separate streets. At that time Harris street began at the Putnam Inn and went to Hammond Hall, Main street ran only from the Inn Co Mansfield's corner. while Elm street ran from the corner to Provi- dence street When by action of the city council the three streets were cam- hiaed as Main street, an increase of 100 was made in each number from Mansfeld's Co Providence street. In many cases owners of buildings did not add this to their former number.
 Five Sets of Numbers
 The Patriot reporter one afternoon walked the length of the street. noting numbers. and afterward comparing them with those given in the telephone and city directories. By this eompari- son five different sets Of numbers were determined. The first. the correct number. was generally found on build ines from the Western Union company as far as the first of the Nightingale
 
 was displayed. The second. the old Harris street numbers. were listed in the telephone directory for the Vest eru Union. The third set the old Main street numbers, are listed in the teie= phone directory for Flnggs store. Dressers. the offices in the Rich block. and others One store and one house were all that were noted with old Elm street numbers. LOO less than the pres ent correct numbering. The fifth set. the Nightingale-MOr tenement num- hcring. may be found on the tenement houses on the street and in the rear of it. near the Adams Company. These tenement numbers run from to about 60. and are unconnected generally. as f each householder had reached in a hat and drawn for them. At one point numbers 5l and IT are side by side on two different houses. Ii is possible here to find the number 22, which is the same as that on the Western un- ion company's door. and also to diseey- CT other numbers which are identical with those uptown.
 Some houses in that section bear both the tenement number and tke cor rect street number, which leads to more confusion.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
FAST HORSE RACE
Charter Oak Park to See Grand Cir
 cult Racing

The opening of the grand circuit horse racing at Charter Oak Park in Hartford on Labor Day will mark the fiftieth anniversary of horse racing in that city. and is to be attended by one of the largest number of entries in the history of the grand circuit, one of the first and most distinctive horse shows in the state. and an agricultural exhibit larger in size than has for many years been assembled by the farmers of Connecticut.
 The fair this year is to be operated under the original charter that was granted by the state legislature to an agricultural society over sixty years ago. The Connecticut Fair Associa- iion that had held the fair at Charter Oak Park during recent years has been dissolved and is succeeded by a new group of agricuiturists who have chosen to call themselves the original name stated in the charter. The Con nectieut Agricultural Society"
 The efforts Of the new society to ses cure the cooperation of the farmers and producers Of the state in the pro- motion Of a mammoth state fair have already been successful. The com bincd civic clubs of Hartford have for m8ilg voted support of the far. The municipal park authorities have agreed to install an exhibit of reere- ational apparatus that George \. Par ker, superintendent of Hartford parks, claims will be the most complete in the country. The New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad has is- sued a schedule of special trains that are to run from New Haven to Hart ford every day during fair week. cpa meeting with special trains from Mid dletown and New Britain.
 The cattle. sheep. swine. and poul- try exhibits are in charge of the prom inent members of the faculty of the Connecticut Agricultural College at Storfs. and are being organized with the view to making them inclusive of all parts of the state.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

Commerce and Boards of Trade. E Kent Hubbard. Middletown; schools, Commissioner X. B. Meredith. Har ford: municipalities. Mayor Norman C. Stevens. Hartford; civic clubs. Judge Edward |. Steele. Hartford.
 Military Leaders to Help
 Military. Brigade General Morris B. Payne. New London. Organized Reserves. Major William F. Pearson Hartford: C. M. r. C. and R. Q. I. C. Major John |. Gilsnn. New Ha- ven; patriotic societies, Captain Charles N. Newton. Hartford, World War organizations. Cap1ain E. ?. Armstrong, Waterbury; Naval Militia, Lieutenant Commander \. W. Pick ering, Ansonia.
 The committee, after a long discus sion of the ways and means of CO., ordinating all agencies ta provide for a complete program in each city and town. decided that the mayor or first selectman of every municipality and town be designated as the chair man of local committee te arrange for the participation of each locality in the Defense Day program.
 IL was suggested, and arrangements will probably be made through the State Board of Education. to have appropriate Defense Day exercises in all of the schools of the state during the afternoon of Sept. l2. with pa. triotic addresses and assemblies.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
OBITUARY
Timothy E. Hopkia.

0ut Of respect for Timothy F.. Hop kius, prominent Danielson manufac. uHer and banker. Danielson stores wiil De closed for am hour thus tFfi- aayA afternoon while funeral ser vices are being held at hts late resi- aeuee. Ills death occurred at thc Day kimbail Hospital here about S.S0 o'clock Tuesday evening. five days after an operation. he was eighty eight years of age.
 Mir. Hopkins was born at Burrill- vile. K. l., December |. 1885. a son of Carver and Abby tManehesterl Hopkins After securing a prelimi- nary education at Burrillviile he took short course at New Hampton Aea- aemy in New Hampshire and then entered a machine shop conducted by his uncle as an apprentice. During his youth he held many different DO sitions, finally coming to West rhomp son as the treasurer of Chase Manu. featuring Co.,, makers of cotton goods. The mill was discontinued in 1870. and for the ensuing ten years Mir. Hopkins manufactured cotton goods in Bwtrillville and later m Fitehburg. MSsS. In 1880 he came to the town of killingly and for six. teen years engaged in the manufac- ture of wooden goods. While in Dan ielson he organized the Jesse Eddy Manufacturing Company of Fall River and acted as it's treasurer until it was sold to the American Woolen company in 1898.
 Since retiring from the manufae- turing business Mir. Hopkins had spent much of his time m work for the Niudham County National bank and the Danielson Trust company Of which he was president and viee-psesi- dent respectively. He was at one time vice president of the Federal Trust Company of Boston and for many years served as q director.
 For about thirty years Mir. Hop kins was prominent in Republican political circles though not desiring public office for himself In fsas he represented the town of Thompson ia Che state senate and also served for several years as a member of the Rerubhcan state central committee.
 \ son, Earle C Hopkins of Nor- cester and a daughter. Mrs, John r Young of Danielson. survive. Ms Hopkins. formerly Miss Mareella < Cook of Burrillville, died at Daniel son about three years ago.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
ACTING MAYOR RICHARD NAMES
 COMMITTEE FOR DEFENSE DAY
WILL BE ORGANIZED SHORTLY so THAT PLANS MAY BE MADE FOR PUTNAMs OBSERVANCE OF
 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS DEMONSTRATION
Capt J. McGarry Pledges Full Support-Adjt Gen. Cole Outlines Tentative Program-Appoints State Committee

The blank form alluded to is as fol- lows:
 We, the undersigned, being of mili- tary age, and believing in the princi- pie of National Preparedness and be- lieving that our services are due Our Country in case of emergency. hereby voluntarily. associate ourselves with -lName of organization for this day only. thus showing our appreeia- tion of the work being done in the cause of National Defense by the National Guard component of the Army of the United States,
 National Defense Day, Sept. i2, will be observed in every city and town throughout Connecticut in con formity with the program outlined by the War Department. according to the plans formulated at the first meeting of the Defense Day Com mittee, headed by Adjutant General George M. Cole of the Connecticut National Guard. held recently.
 Plan Civic Denominations
 In full accord with the purposes and motives of the plan to arouse the nation to a deep interest m its na- tioaal defense. and to conduct a test mobilization of the military strength of all federally recognized units. the Defense Day committee named by Adjutant General Cole at the request of Governor Templeton, representing the churches. the schools, the manu- faeIuring associations, the Sfats Chamber of Commerce, the various civic organizations of the state, mu nicipalites, patriotic societies, and war veteran organizations, assem- bled at the state armory, organized with General Cole as chairman. and made initial plans for the civic de monstrations Go be held.
 The Defense Day movement is con sidered to be of valuable education for the public in the opportunity e view at close range the adequacy of Che state as well as national defense.
 General Cole has named the fol lowing persons to act with him on the committee: Churches. Bishop John J. Milan and Bishop Chauncey E. Brewster; publicity. Charles Hop kins Clark. Hartford, and Colonel \. c Osborn. New Haven; manufac- turers' associations, Chambers of
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

That Putnam will carry out a set program in connection with the ob- servance here of National Defense Day on Friday, Sept. i2, was disclos- ed yesterday when Acting Mayor Charles A Richard made known that he was busy organizing a general committee, the duty of which will be to arrange for whatever demon stration will be held in this city.
 Acting Mayor Richard plans to in- vite the heads of all Putnam civic, fraternal and patriotic organizations, to become members of the general committee on arrangements. Mir. Richard had not completed the task of appointing this committee, today. SO it's personnel could not be anHoune- ed. But Mir. Richard stated that as soon as the committee is complete. a meeting will be called, probably in the Cham Der of Commerce rooms, when the national event will be dis cussed and full plans made for Put nams part in the observance.
 Soldiers to Assist
 Putnam's new military command. Headquarters Company. 43rd Divi- sion, (. \. C.. is expected to be under orders For National Defense Day. as the sJth Brigade, to which the local company is temporarily at taehed, has orders to take part, ae- lively. in their local observances Captain J. J. McGarry, commander of the local company, has pledged his full cooperation and that of the com pany to further any program that may be decided upon for National De fense Day
 Adiutant General C. NJ. Cole. is directing the Defense Day plans is Connecticut. A part of the days activities will be centered in obtain. ing signatures of Putnam young men Co the national preparedness form sent out by Adiutant General Cole.
 Signing No Obligation
 Signing the blank entails no obli- pafiou whatever. IL simply states that the signer approves of the prin- eipal of national preparedness, there by showing their Americanism and willingness to assist their country in case of need. It is an expression of love and devotion to the United States.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

the numeration of the Main street of the city.
 In this connection 1t Is also noted that the numbers on South Main street begin at the Smith block and run southeast. leaving that portion of the street from this block to Front street without numbers. This is due to the fact that twenty or more years ago South Main street began with what was the railroad crossing from Union Square and lots were numbered ae- cordingly.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
PLENTY OF EXCITEMENT

The man from New England allowed his glance to wander over the native of Dakota as they stood on the narrow platform of the Grit Plains Station.
 See good many queer looking folks round here. don't you2" the man from New England inquired, jerking his thumb towards the landscape be- hind the station.
 The native of Dakota had presum- ably not seen the jerk. as his eyes were bent on the ground.
 ''I reckon we do. i" he said. with great deIiberation. You take place like this, where there are two trains day llonl 3e East. and We can get our moneys worth of fun whenever we've got the time to stand gaping around. "
 The Country Gentleman.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

Major Henry II. Curran has been appointed Immigration Commissioner at Ellis Island to succeed Robert F., Tod. who has resigned. Major Currau is fortv-five years old and 8 graduate of Yale University and of the New York Law School At one time he was a reporter on the New York Tribune. Major Carran was with the A. F. F. and in 1919 he was chosen by the Republicans to run for borough president of Manhattan. He was elected. the first man ever put in that office on straight G. O. ?. ticket. He is a writer and lecturer on politics.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
AND THEY NEVER KNEW

Cautiously up the trellis of vine the porch climber made his way to the second story and the bedroom windows.
 < distant bell toiied sepalchrai two. and then came the rattle of an alarm clock.
 The hurgular did not wait Go hear a reused man jump from his bed
 Harold. fl you ever set that clock ta So of at two again, Fil-fl leave this house." said an angry woman's voice.
 "Ah. Bessie a mans voice replied, You know as well as | do it's the only time we can get WQL."
 And lot of good it does us. To- morrow. mark my word. l shall hide that alarm clock"
 The Country Gentleman.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

Japan has retired $50 officers. in. sluding seven generals. since August. 1929. The Japanese Government has announced that it will shortly discharge from the service 1871 additional officers. including four generals. seventeen lieutenant-gen- erals. and thirty three maj or-generals. Many retired officers have entered the Department of Economies of the Imperial University to qualify for civilian occupations.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

Magnetism was known 5000 years aga. Ancient Greeks discovered biackstones In the vicinity of Mag neslan ia Lydia which had the power of attracting iron and were themSel- veS attracted to each other by an in- sislhle force. Magnet derives it's name from Its original point Of dis e0very Magnetism"
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
I'm Spanish cities at eleven o'clock

In Spanish cities at eleven o'clock at night the doors of all rooming houses are closed and locked. After that hour one can get in only by call ing the guard or watchman of his par ticular block. This is an old Span ish custom which holds over to the present day ia nearly all the cities of Spain The watchmsn carries a lan- tern and the keys cf all the houses under his charge.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
Beware Zinc polsonIna.

Food should not be allowed ,o stand for even a short time in a galvanized iron bucket as some Of the zine coat ing on the bucket may be dissolved and sinc poisoning result from eating the food.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
Many Have No Number

And then again the largest part of the stores along tkr street have no number at all displayed. Certainly there is a chance for improvement in