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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
Vote for ]. A. Turner for sheriff
Notice to Dog Owners.

have secured enough rabies vac
cine to inoculate all dogs in the city.
Owners who wish to have their dogs
vaccinated against rabies in comph-
ance with ordnance passed by the city
council can have them treated by
bringing them to my veterinary hos
pital Wednesday and Thursday morn
ings from TO IL O'Clock. The price
for vaccine, tag and certificate, includ-
ing all expense, is $3.50 for each dog.
AT this extremely low price do not
ask to charge it, as you will be ex-
pected to pay cash. Should be re-
quested to go to owners home to in
oculate dog fee of $500 extra will
be charged. DR.. ]. w. SALTER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
B. WIGause Will Speak
Local Church Tomorrow
Christian Citizenship Will Be Theme
Of Famous Writer.

Baldwin w. Cause, lecturer and
writer, of Los Angeles, will speak at
the prayer meeting service at the
Dawson Methodist church Wednesday
evening at 7:30 O'Clock.
Mr.. Cause has Travelled extensively
in the United States Mexico, Canada
the West Indies and Bahama Islands
making original religious sociological
and political surveys, and writing and
1ecturing on Americanization.
The subject of his Wednesday eve
ming talk is the scripture reading of
the twelfth chapter OF the book Of
Romans. The text he has selected is
the twelfth verse in the hirty-third
chapter of the book of Psalms.
America must become Christian il
America is to live" is statement
quoted from a recent address delivered
bv the speaker before the students at
Mercer University and at Wesleyan
college and reported in the Macon
Telegraph, and is Indicative OF the
character Of his address here Wednes-
day evening.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
Vote for ]. A. Turner for sheriff
RUPTURE
EXPERT HERE

F. H. Seeley, OF Chicago and Phila-
delphia. the noted truss expert, will
personally be at the Albany Hotel, and
will remain in Albany Thursday only,
April 3rd. Mr. Seeley says: The Sper-
matte Shield will not only retain any
case OF rupture perfectly, but contracts
the opening in 10 days on the average
case. Being a vast advancement over
all former methods -exemplifying in
Simultaneous effects immediately appre-
ciable Notwithstanding any strain or
position no matter the size or loca
tion. Large or difficult cases, or Incis-
sional ruptures following operations)
specially solicited. This instrument re-
ceived the only award i'll England and
in Spain. producing results without
surgery. infections. medical treatments
or prescriptions Warning-An cases
should be cautioned against the use OF
any elastic or web truss with under
straps, as same rest where the lump
is and not. where the opening is, pro-
ducing complications necessitatlng
surgical operations. Mr.. Seeley has
documents from the United States
Government, Warrington, ID. G, for
He will be glad to demon
strate without charge or tlt them II
desired. Business demands prevent
stopping at any other place in this
section.
P. S.-Every statement in this no
tice has been verified before the Fed
eral and State Courts.-F. H. Seeley.
Home Office III N. Dearborn ST., Chi
cago. adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
DR.. WILLIAMS PREACHED AT
BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY
Supply Pastor Appeared After an Alb
sence of Two Weeks.

DIR. c. B. Williams filled the Bap-
fist pulpit Sunday at both services
DR.. Williams had been away Tor two
Sundays, and large congregation was
present to welcome him back to his
work here.
The subject for the morning hour
was "Baptists and Their World Pro
gram" This was undoubtedly one OF
the most effective sermons heard here
in a long while
At night DR.. Williams spoke on
The Good Citizen This was a mas
terful discussion OF the duties OF eiti-
zenship.
DR.. Williams announced that he
would speak next Sunday morning on
Our Unanswered Prayers" The sub
ject at night will be The Worth OF
a Soul"
The board OF deacons has called a
conference following the morning ser
vice next Sunday. Business OF import
ance will be brought up, and they are
anxious to have all the members
present.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
S. P. |. CLASS GAVE IRISH
PROGRAM LAST THURSDAY
Songs and Jokes of Erin Featured
Social Hour of Meeting.

The S. P. l, class held its monthly
meeting on Tuesday evening, March
18th. at the home OF Mrs. M. J. Yeo-
mans. As the guests entered they
were asked to register with Irish
names, and later in the evening the
members of the same family were III
troduced to each other.
The meeting was begun with the
song, Higher Ground" after which
Mrs. Monts led in prayer Then FOL
lowed the reports of the various COM
mittees. The devotional part OF the
program concluded with the reading
of the 23rd and oath Psalms by Mrs.
L. E. Cannon
The program for the social hour
was entirely based on the celebration
OF Saint Patrick's day. Mrs. R. R:
tones sang an Irish song and told
several Irish Jokes Next the guests
contested in a Pat contest.
At the conclusion of the program
the clothes that the members of the
class had made for their four year
old orphan were inspected. The ward
robe was complete even to a package
of chewing gum, and was one OF which
anv little girl would have been proud.
At the end of the social hour rock
cream and tea cakes were served. The
hostesses were Misses Woodburn,
Highsmith, Mullis and
YeomanS
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
DAWSON MANS COTTON LED
AT EXPERIMENT STATION
Excelled in Production, Both With
And Without Poison.

Petty's Improved Toole cotton, a
product built up by H. A. Petty, OF
Dawson, through several years of care
full seed selection, has surpassed all
other varieties planted at the Coastal
Plains Experiment Station at Triton,
according to a report made public by
that institution Mr.. Petty's cotton
has also been ranked highly in expert
ments conducted at the State College
OF Agriculture
Several varieties OF cotton were tried
out in the three year test given at the
Triton station. Mr. Petty's variety led
in production in both tracts where
weevil poison was used and where this
plan was not observed, The cotton is
a product OF about 10 years OF careful
selection.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
Railroads Considering
A Union Station Here
Request for Passenger Consolidation
Made by City Council.

City Attorney R. R. Marlin, who,
at the last meeting of the council, was
appointed to take up with the railroads
serving Dawson the matter of having
the Seaboard passenger trains take on
and discharge passengers at the Cen
trail of Georgia station, reports that
while no definite action has been ia
ken the suggestion is receiving con-
sideration by each railroad. The ar
rangement would greatly aid passen-
ger traffic in Dawson.
The Central's depot has recently
been improved, and is now one Of the
most conveniently arranged in south
west Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
THE CONCERT BAND
PLAYED FOR CONvICTS
MEMBERS OF THE GANG SANG
SONGS AFTER THE INSTRU-
MENTAL NUMBERS.

The Dawson Concert Band, open
ing a new field for free entertainment,
rendered a musical program for the
inmates OF the county convict camp
on Sunday afternoon. 1t was reported
to the band that on one recent prac-
tice nights several inmates of the
camp had climbed to the top of the
tower, used by the guards, and sat in
the cold listening to the rehearsal
The members of the band immediate
ly voted to play at the camp the fol-
lowing Sunday, and Warden Marshall
sanctioned the idea
Reports from the guards say that
the members of the gang could hardly
wait for the appointed time for the
band to appear Negroes were seated
on benches under the shelter where
the band was to play, fully half an
hour before the time scheduled for the
music to begin. The concert opened
with medley of old southern airs
that were familiar to all present and
which brought shouts from the blacks.
Marches, waltzes and popular music
followed. When the band quit playing
the negroes, by request, grouped to-
gether and sang negro spirituals. as
southern darkies alone can sing them,
among the most enjoyable being
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"
Many other people of the city were
present to hear the concert, which
lasted about an hour and half in
Guiding the numbers Of the dusky
singers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
NEGRO FINED ON DRUNK
AND DISORDERLY CHARGE
Was Attacked by Wife With Razor
Sunday Afternoon.

Charged with drunk and disorderly
conduct as a result of an alleged fight
with his wife Sunday afternoon, ne
gro who gave his name as Tom Ma
this, was fined $40 or 20 days in may
or's court Monday morning. A charge
of disorderly conduct against the wo-
man was checked for a later hearing
and an additional charge OF contempt
OF court was ordered docketed follow
ing the woman's failure to appear.
According to testimony adduced in
the case the woman attacked her hus-
band with razor He warded off her
blows with a chair but later she man
aged to strike him with a piece OF
iron. inflicting a wound above the left
eve
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
PRESBYTERIANS TO HOLD
SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY
Male Quartette From the Baptist
Church VIII Furnish Music.

The Rev. Leroy Henderson, OF Al
bany, supply pastor Of the Dawson
Presbyterian church, will preach here
at 5 O'Clock next Sunday afternoon.
A male quartette from the choir OF
the local Baptist church, will lead the
musical program arranged for the oc-
casion.
The largest number since the re-
organization OF the church attended
Sunday school last Sunday school last
Sunday morning: The membership has
Increased more than 100 per cent since
the school was begun and signs OF
continued growth are being shown.
The adult class of the Sunday school
was taught last Sunday by Mr.. Policy
in the absence of Mrs. w. E. Monts,
the regular teacher. Mrs. Monts is i'll
though her condition is believed to
be much improved.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
DAWSON ANGLERS OFF IN
SEARCH OF FINNY TRIBE
Will Spend Three or -Four Days at
Panacea Springs, Fla.

As spring makes its appearance
thoughts again turn to the pastime OF
fishing. Messrs K. S. Worthy, c. H.
Peddy, c. NJ Harris, R. R. Jones and
R. L. Saville have already felt the
call and left very early Monday morn
ing for Panacea Springs, Fla, where
they will spend three or four days in
an effort to catch the hnny tribe. The
followers of Isaac Walton carried
rosy visions of substantially reducing
the fnny population Of the neighbor-
ing state.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
"COLD I'M THE HEAD"

is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh.
Those subject to frequent colds" are
generally in run down" condition.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is
Treatment consisting of an Ointment, 10
be used locally, and a Tonic, which acts
Quickly through the Blood on the Mu-
cous Surfaces, building up the System
and making you less liable to colds:
Sold by druggists for over 40 Years.
r. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Q.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
Church Street Residence Was
Scene IF Small Blaze Saturday.

Fire. caused BY sparks falling-on
the roof threatened the residence of
Nathaniel Black, on Church street, Sat
urday about noon. Prompt work by
the fire company checked the flames
before serious damage resulted.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
"LTGHT HOUSE NAN" TO BE
PRESENTED AT GRAVES

The play, Light House Nan, "
which has been successfully presented
at Pleasant Hill and Brentwood by the
Pleasant Hill players, will be rendered
at Graves Friday night, March 18th.
The curtains will rise at 8 o'clock
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
MR.. JENNINGS is GRATEFUL

AS T cannot see each of the voters
who supported me in the recent pri-
mary | take this method to thank each
of you for your support SO kindly Civ
en- me. Yours for honorable, clean pol
tics (adv.) r. H. JENNINGS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
PRIMITIVE BAPTIST EDITOR
WILL PREACH THIS WEEK
Dates Include Several of the Church
es in Terrell County.

Elder w. B. Ccrews, editor of the
Pilgrim Messenger, Primitive Bap-
fist publication, will preach at several
Terrell county churches during the
latter part OF this week. Elder Screws
preaching dates have been announced
as follows: Sasser, Thursday morn
ing; Herod Thursday night, and at
Chickasawhatchee Friday morning.
Morning services will be at II o'clock
in each instance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25
LITTLE LOCALS,
,mbers of Eastern Star Will

Members of Eastern Star Will
Serve Lunch to Voters Wednesday.
Members of the local order of the
Eastern Star will serve lunch in the
lobby of the court house at noon to-
morrow. when the turnover primary
will be held. The menu will be tempt
ing and the ladies will be glad to have
the patronage of every one.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-03-25

Vote for ]. A. Turner for sheriff
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-02

Even if sparerib prices are down,
leyer hug a girl too hard,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-02

said and it generally was believed
and hoped by some-it had been
forgotten, until a few days ago,
when, most Unexpectedly, Senators
Couzens, King and Jones called
on Chairman Watson, with the news
they were ready to begin again.
Chairman Watson resigned. SEN
ator Ernst was out of town, but
it was expected he wuold quit, too.
Little, however, care Couzens,
King and Jones. They decided to
20 ahead by themselves. Couzens
was elected chairman.
But to avoid the slightest sug-
gestion of animus, the three de-
cided to select other counsel in
place of Heney.
They set Sept. for the start.
There is small doubt they will make
it then.
If it develops what many officials
predict it will, it will be among
the most sensational features of
what promises already to be most
unusual presidential campaign,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-02
as he expresses it, he simply
"floundered around"

as he expresses it, he simply
"floundered around"
But he didn't giveup, as doubt
less it was expected he would
Suddenly came the announcement
that be had hired Francis ]. Heney,
San Francisco graft prosecutor, to
help him out.
This means a sure-enough IN
vestigation-at once.
The outcry was terrific. Presl-
dent Coolidge himself Joined in the
protest, scolding the senate for do
ing so much investigating, anyway.
Couzens had no right to hire a
lawyer of his own, he said.
Can't Stop Them
But the Senate supported Cou-
Gems. Since it was doubtful if he
did have a right to his his own law
yer. a resolution was adopted for
Heney's employment by the SEN
ate.
At that point Couzens, the IN
vestigation's whole inspiration, fell
ill., From that moment not anoth-
er word about the inquiry was
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-02

story of rs years of devotion and
the fulfillment of husbands dying
request of his trusted friend.
Harry Wagner lived at the Bindle
residence here a quarter Of cen
fury ago. Bindle had Deen III, and
the strain pore its effects upon his
wife. who today is an Invalid at
the home.
Care for her always. Take my
place and care for her as / would.
She will be happy in knowing that
you will always keep this request F"
These were the last words impart.
I'd to Harry Wagner by his friend,
Hiram Bindle.
And today they were married.
at Mrs. Bindle's request-becauso
she is in failing health, and she want
ed her husband to know that Harry
Wagner had been faithful to his
trust.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-02
FULTON FEARS
HEAVY [ 0SS
Error in Wording of Anti-Fee
Bill May Cost County Admin
istration 100000

ATLANTA, August Am error
in wording Of the bill now pending
in the general assembly, placing
Fulton county Officials on salary
basis, vii cause a oss Of $4,000 a
year to the county uness the meas
ure is corrected before it becomes
law, members of the sub-commit-
tee Of the Fulton county democra-
tic executive committee were in
formed by Chairman Charles I.
Branan at a special session in The
state capitol Friday afternoon.
The committee adopted resolu,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-02
JOYNER SEES REAL.
PROSPERITY AHEAD

Continued from Page One.)
ness in all lines has been dull,
but with me the season has not
been nearly so dull as during pre-
vious years. With the Inaugural
ton of my new method of discount
ing prices for cash, with net thirty
day credits, backed by liberal ad-
vertising, sales in my store have
been most gratifying. Figures
show sales since the Inauguration of
my advertising campaign and dis,
count plan shows sales increased
gratifying in comparison with cor.
responding moths in previous years
This is most encouraging, and 70
my mind demonstrates conclusively
that advertising pays good divideus,
even during the so-called dull sea.
sons
The outlook for fall business, /
believe, is better than during many
years at this season. Farmers,
marketing their crops, will have
plenty of money to spend. They
have been living from 'hand-to-
mouth SO long as regard needed
articles until their closets are bare.
Hundreds of homes, probably will
purchase more heavily this fall than
curing years past; more articles are
needed for home uses because far
mers and others whose principal in
come is derived from agricultural
operations have refrained from all
except absolutely necessary buy
ing.
With this prospect, l expect to
Keep my shelves well stocked with
seasonable merchandise. The
merchant who has the goods this
1all-and who advrtises them wise.
ny and consistently-will get the
business. l believe Sumter county
Is soon to be again enjoying it's old
Time prosperity, with better times
experienced in all lines of business
IN Americas and throughout this
section"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-02

tons calling upon the county rep
resentatives to hold up final action
until public hearing can be held
either August or 5 to enable cor
rection to be made.
Present wording of the bill viii
divert into the state treasury each
year, Mr.. Branan said, about
SIS, 900 of fees for collection of
state and special taxes which
should remain in the county treas
ury when officials are placed on d
salary basis. Unless corrected this
year the present wording must re-
main effective for four years, Mr..
Branan stated, which would cost
the county at least $500, 600.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-02
II TOILETTE OFF
STUMP UNTIL SEPT.
,Janendent Ticket Leaders
ppnsbed Into Background by
Organization Problems

WASHINGTON, August BE
o,so of the demands of organiza-
-, nroblems and work on Congress
sional questions to be raised in sew
ral forthcoming primaries, speech
liking plans for Senator La Fol
i i. and Wheeler, the independent
.;otet have been pushed tempo
sorilv into the background. 1t now
o. ". probable that neither of
tbe candidates will take the stump
roucb before the early weeks OF
September.
Members of the Progressive Ma
tonal Committee believe that until
+bp principal work of organization
is completed, the threatened filing
of duplicate electoral lists prevent.
Cd in all cases where possible, and
other measures looking toward a
woodworking party machine, the
candidates cannot themselves adj
vaptageously be put into The field.
The position of the independent
candidates with respect to prohibit
ton was discussed at La Toilette
headquarters today because of at
tacks launched by temperance or
Plantations on Senator La Follette's
drv views. The possible issuance of
a public statement by the candidate
elearly defining his attitude was CIV
en- some consideration for a later
stage of the campaign.
It is said, however, thai the candi-
dates took the position that pro-
hibition question could not be con-
sidered a paramount issue is their
campaign in view of what they con.
slider far more important issues.
bpaign headquarters today
both good and bad news con-
Be the alignment of Progress
behind their ticket. John
at, Indianapolis, nominated for
ssident by the National Indepen-
dent party, was reported to have
withdrawn in favor of the La Fol-
lette-Wheeler ticket, while H. A.
Baker, head of the Michigan Grange
and originally identified with the
Conference for Progressive Political
Action, which asked Senator La
Toilette to run, announced his sup
port of President Coolidge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-02
THE KITCHEN CABINET
ORCHESTRA PRESENTED
BY Swan
BY Blosser
By Stanley

BUENA VISTA, August -
The Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra"
an unique amateur play, was pre-
scented here Friday night. The en-
tertainment was directed by Miss
Ruth Short, who instructed The
several participants, and was a
benefit for the Woman's Mission
airy Society of Buena Vista Method
list church. Muffin pans, Skillets,
sauce pans, etc, were used to pro-
duce music rendered, and the en-
tertainment Tuesday night in Tai
bottom and on Friday night sim.
liar rendition will be preseted a.
Ellaville
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-02
CouzenS Promises
Sensational
Investigation
CONTINUED from Page One.)

Continued from Page One.)
VIII have its bearing-red hot, per.
haps-on the campaign itself.
1t will be recalled that:
Senator Couzens first asked for
a treasury inquiry.
The investigating committee
Craftsmanship went to Senator Wat
son, of Indiana, who wanted no
such investigation. Couzen was CIV
en- a place on the committee. So
We're Senators King of Utah ard
Jones of New Mexico, who were
friendly to the inquiry, but seem
angly not, at the time, enthusiast
tlcally so. A fifth member was
Senator Ernst of Kentucky, who,
IKE Senator Watson, didn't believe
there was anything to investigate.
Couzens. with little backing,
mad to push the inquiry mostly by
himself. No trained investigator,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-02
MAN EXECUTED PLEDGE;
WEEDS FRIEND'Sl WIDOW

HARRISBURG, Pa, August e.
Harry Wagner, 20 years old. and
Mrs. Margaret Bindle, 73, have just
been married at the County Home.
Back # this announcement is the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-02

The great Pyramid IA Egypt
weighs six million tons. which is
also said to be the weight Of wife's
suitcase,
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-06
GAME TALKEDOF
BETWEEN ILLINI
AND N. D. SQUAD
Classic Said to Be Slated for
Oct. 10, '25-0ther
Features,
BY EDWARD c. DERR

CHICAGO. Dec. 6. - Red"
Grange may get a chance to do his
stuff against the new Notre Dame
team next year. Knute Rockne and
Bob Zuppke, coaches Of the two
schools. are both attending the meet
ing OF western athletic directors In
session here. Friday they met In
a hotel lobby and kidded each other
TO the point II would be almost i'm
possible for either 10 back out
Illinois. a member Of the Big Ten
conference. has a tentative SEIZED
ule already drawn up which leaves
only one open date. Oct, 10. Notre
Dame. 1t is believed. viii accept that
date. the game to be played at Cr-
bana.
Whether or not Rockne is success
ful il getting game with Illinois
next wear, Notre Dame is almost
certain 10 play one of the best con-
ference teams. Despite the fact
Carnegie Tech scored more points
against his charges. Rockne insists
the Northwestern game was his
hardest obstacle and he wants the
Purple on his 1925 schedule.
Northwestern loses only two reg
ulars by graduation and should be
near the top Of the Big Ten mex;
season.
Baseball and track coaches went
into session today 20 arrange
schedules. The basketball and foot
han mentors Tao vet tpc.r har