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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14
JONES AND BLOODWORTH
GIVEN NEW LEASE ON LIFE
Judge M. ]. Yeomans Presiding Over
New Trial Started Monday.

Will Jones and Gervis Bloodworth,
Taylor county young men under SEN
tence to hang for the murder of How
ard F. Underwood, medicine salesman,
were granted a new trial on an extra
ordinary motion at Butler Friday at
ternoon.
Judge Eschol Graham, of McRae,
presided, and granted the new trial,
Judge c. F. Mclaughlin being dis
qualified
The new trial was ordered on the
ground that one of the trial jurors,
when the two youths were convicted,
was a distant cousin of the slain man.
The new trial began Monday morn
ing with NJ J. Yeomans, OF Dawson,
Judge of the Pataula circuit, presiding.
At present bitter fight is being wag-
ed between the state and the defense
over an attempted change OF venue
on the part of the latter, alleging pref
udice against the boys by the COM
munity in which the trial is being con-
Quoted. This issue must be decided be-
fore jury can be selected. This, 1t
is believed will take several days.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14
REMAINS OF AUTO VICTIM
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
Little 1O-Year-Old Alleene Mann Was
Killed in Montgomery.

The remains of little Alleene Mann,
1O-year-old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w. Mann, of Montgomery, Ala,
was brought to Dawson Saturday at
ternoon for interment. The little girl
was killed by an automobile as she
was crossing a street near her home.
The accident is said to have been I'M
avoidable
A short funeral service, conducted
bv Rev. M. L. Lawson, was held at
the grave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mann were former
residents of Dawson, Mr.. Mann being
superintendent of the Dawson Ice Co.
when it was operated by the Messrs.
Baldwin, and the little child was born
in this city.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14
DAWSON LEAGUE WON
RAINIER AT BRONWOOD
lad LARGEST REPRESENTA-
TON MITIGATION OF
CHURCHES DEBATED.

Notwithstanding overhanging clouds
and muddy roads delegation of in
,erested Epworth Leaguers and boost
arc set out for Brentwood to attend the
w T. L. Union meeting Friday night.
Dawson's representation totaled 40,
rrnning a close race with Mt. Olive,
which had AZ present
AS the visitors entered the church
thew we're surprised by looking table
laden with tempting viands, full in the
f9cc, The usual order of the meetings
was reversed, and refreshments were
served first, after which the meet
inc was called to order by Mrs. Hol-
land and Rev. w. L. Wright led de-
vo,ional services.
There was a spirited debate on the
subject, Resolved, that the present
rIan of unihcation between the south
ern and northern Methodist churches
is wise" Representatives of Dawson
and Mt. Olive churches upheld the
negative side and emerged victorious
over the affirmative contenders, who
were from the Preston and the Parrot
churches Martha Lamar was the Daw-
son representative. After the debate
Mr.. Wright made most interesting
talk on the subject
The reports of the different leagues
we're read by their presidents. In the
absence of Charles Wall the report of
the Dawson league was read by Miss
Virginia Peddy, which was 100 per cent
efficient, standing seldom attained
by league under the requirements of
the organization.
ooh, but it's a grand, good thing
to be Lacquer" was the thought fore
most in the minds of everyone as
they left the church The next meet
ing will be held in Dawson on May 8,
to which the public has an invitation.
To the Brentwood league, for their
cordial entertainment, the local leag
uers wish to express their most sin
cere appreciation.
The Sea Hawk" is coming to the
Palace April 30th and May 1st.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14
HASTINGS FREE
50 FLOWER =
SEEDS

Hastings is giving away Absolutely
Free, Seed Packets OF Beautiful
Flowers to each 1925 customer. Hast
ings' beautiful, new 112-page, 1925
Catalog shows these flowers in full
natural colors. The fropt cover pic
ures the great Stone Mountain Confed-
crate Memorial
This Big Seed Book is the Standard
Planting Guide, with valuable culture
directions and accurate descriptions
of all kinds of seeds, plants and
bulbs. 1t has over ESQ pictures from
actual photographs and is bigger and
better than ever Brim-fulI of informa-
ton, it's the most useful Seed Book
ever published
You need it for ready reference al
most daily Be sure to write for It
today; a postcard will do. 1t comes
to you entirely free by return mail.
II. G. HASTINGS Co. sEEosMEN,
ATLANTA, GA.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14
ALBANY HI SCHOOL TEAM
WHITEWASH DAWSON NINE
The Local Lads Scored Overwhelming
Majority of Errors, However. -

The Dawson high school baseball
team were whitewashed by the AL
bany lads on the local diamond We'd
nesday afternoon, the score being l9
to O in favor of the visitors.
The game was featured by the all
round good playing of the visitors and
the poor playing of the home boys.
From the standpoint OF errors the
Dawson lads completely swamped the
visitors, no record OF a completed
play being made for the home team,
Littleton and Bridges alternating on
the mound for the high school, did
some good pitching, but without the
assistance of the other eight members
of the team they were helpless.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14
A CARD OF THANKS.

To our many Dawson friends who
so kindly remembered us by their
tender words of sympathy and by
beautiful floral offerings in the recent
death of our little girl, Alleene, we
wish to express our deepest gratitude
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Mann, Montgom-
cry, Ala.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14
EXCURSION FARES
TO ATLANTA

Account Grand Opera, Apr. 20,25, 1925
Fare and one-half round trip from
points in Georgia and Alabama, open
to the public. Dates of sale April 10
to rs inclusive, final limit April %,
1925. For total fares, information as
to schedules, reservations, etc, apply
to nearest ticket agent CENTRAL
OF GEORGIA RAILWAY. THE
Right Way" 4-7-3t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14

State OF Georgia, Terrell County
Before me came B. H. Hill,~ cashier
of the Bank of Sasser, who being duly
sworn says that the above foregoing
statement is a true condition of said
bank, as Shown by the books of file
in said bank. B. H. HILL.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 11th day of April, 1925.
d. E. BRIM, N. P.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14
Statement of
The Bank of Parrott

PARROT, Georgia, showing condition at
close of business April 6, 1925, as
called for by the superintendent OF
banks. President S. J. Carter; Vice
President, Chas F. Oxford; Cashier,
Roy Pinkston.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14

State of Georgia. Terrell County
Before me came Roy Pinkston, cash
ier OF the Bank of PARROT, who being
duly sworn says that the above fore
going statement is a true condition OF
said bank, as shown by the books of
file in said bank
ROY PINKSTON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this nth day of April, 1925.
HOWARD L. ARNOLD, N. P. t.
County, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14
Statement of
The Bank of Sasser

Sasser, Georgia, showing condition at
close of business April 6, 1925, as
called for by the superintendent of
banks. President c. c. Brim; Vice
President J. c. Joiner; Cashier B.
H. Hill.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14
Statement of
Planters Banks of Parrott

PARROT, Ga, showing condition at
close of business April 6, 1925, as
called for by the superintendent of
banks. President, Marvin D. Pierce;
Vice Presidents, Lewis L. Tilley,
w. G. Dunn, J. H. Pritchard; Cash
Ter, Josie Pritchard.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14
Statement of
The Bank of Dawson

Dawson, Georgia, showing condition
at close of business April 6, 1925, as
called for by the superintendent Of
banks. President, NJ. c. Edwards;
Vice President, ]. P. Perry; Cash
ier, c. D. Cooke:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14

State Of Georgia, Terrell County
Before me came c. D. Cooke, cashier
of the Bank of Dawson, who being
duly sworn says that the above fore
going statement is a true condition of
said bank, as shown by the books OF
file in said bank. c. D. COOKE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me-
this 18th day of April 1925.
]. M. McNULTY, N. P. T. Coun-
ty, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14

THE Sea Hawk" is coming to the
Palace April 30th and May LIST.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-04-14

"The Sea Hawk" is coming April
30th and May 1st. Prices Csc and SOC.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26
T { v NATIVES
WIN ON own
SOIL
Bobby Jones and Z. w. Hold
erness Manage to Main
tain Domestic Honors

The end OF the year 1924 finds
this extraordinary situation among
the golfing titles. The United
States open title is held by an Eng
lishman, Cyril Walker. The Brit
ish open championship Is held by
an American, Walter Hagen. An
other Englishman named Cyril, this
time Cyril Tolley, is the French
open champion, while John q. An
derson and Leo Diegel, two Aneri-
cans, hold the French amateur and
Canadian open titles, respectively.
A few natives won on native soil,
however, for Bobby Jones, after
eight years of endeavor, won the
United States amateur champion.
ship from George Won Elm, and
ish amateur king. Bobby Jones
kept up his wonderful record IN
the open championship, placing
second to Walker, the plodding for
eigner.
Gene Sarazen, like Jones, lost a
title but won a wife, and he lost
his United States professional
crown to Walter Hagen. Hagen's
triumph in the British open was
his second in three years, and be-
sides the professional title he also
repeated his last years triumph
in the North and South open cham
pionship. Billy Melhorn replaced
Jock Hutchiston as Western open
champion, while Harrison Johnston
stopped Chick" Evans long string
of victories in the Western anna.
teur. George Duncan beat Abe
Mitchell for the British professional
title.
In the Walker Cup competition
the American eagle again twisted
the tail of the British lion, the
Yankees winning nine matches out
of twelve. HaVers and OckendSn,
two enterprising English profess
SIGNALS who won the British open
and French open titles in 1923,
made a successful tour of tho
United States in 1924 HaVers lost
72-hole match to Sarazen in
California in January. but in April
heN beat Jones for the unofficial
worlds championship at Atlanta
and later got revenge on Sarazen
in another 72-hole match in New
York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26
MILLER IS BEST
PALACE NET
STAR
Former Griff Star Fouls His
Team Into Defeat-Fast
Passing Marks Game

After watching Mr.. Hack Miller,
former strikeout king of the world
series, play basketball for forty min
Etes, this prediction is made: Down
where he comes from the canary
birds sing bass.
Mr.. Miller plays with the Fort
Worth Knights of Columbus team.
This qutnt played Gorgeous George
Marshalls hirelings, and got wal
Hoped right nobly, % to rs. No small
portion of the Palace score is directly
attributable to the nefarious works
of the aforementioned Miller person.
Joseph Deering, than whom there
is no more tighter referee, made it
his business to call Miller's' hand
every time he lifted that mighty
pair of paws. Then some sprightly
Palace star would step up to the line
and chuck 'em in. At one time Joe
called four fouls, just because some
enc complimented him on his knick-
ers. Joe's funny.
Palace played good basketball, but
the local wonders were no better than
the visitors in spite of their winning.
Fort Wayne played in Baltimore IN
the afternoon and then came right
over here to meet the laundrymen.
Too much for one day, as they found
out. The game was fast and II
fairly bristled with spirited rivalry.
Miller no longer belongs to the
washington baseball club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26
THOUGHT.
To BE GOOD
GAMBLE
Cleveland Official Believes
Believes Benny Is Known
Quantity as Player

Because he has had three years
of major league experience IN ad-
dition to much minor league serv-
ice, Benny Karr is considered fine
gamble by the Cleveland officials.
Its just like this" said Presi-
dent Barnard the other day. KARI
is known quantity. He'll never be
any better than he is now. We
won't have to waste any time wUr-
rying whether he needs develop.
ment. If he can't make good, all
we will have to do is to send him
back to the minors and forget about
him.
with a kid it is different. You
have to go slow with a youngster
to find what he has and to learn
II he is worth while carrying"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26
PUTS
NAME I D
PAPERS
Tom Turner Says As Catcher
Signed Contract Last
November

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 26.-Ru-.
mors that Mickey Cochrane. Con
ME Mack's Pacific coast catching
recruit. would refuse to report TO
the Athletics in the spring were
quoted last night by Tom Turner,
president of the Portland club, from
which Mack purchased the young
backstopper
Turner. who returned to his home
here yesterday to attend the Ma
tional League meeting in New York
February 2, declared that he sign
ed Cochran to an Athletic contract
for 1926 last November and that
there is not the slightest doubt
about his reporting to the team
before. the southern training mi
grafton. The salary stipulated In
Cochrane's contract. Turner de
clared, is the largest ever paid a
ball player breaking into the fast
set.
Turner was accompanied to Phil
adelphia by Thomas Shibe, presi-
dent Of the Athletics, who visited
Portland on tour of the Pacific
coast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26

His American rivals are going to-
take heart after seeing the colors
OF the Finnish star dragged in de-
feat.
which Gunner Nilsson Of the Fin
nish- American A. G. received was a
most generous one. Starting from
the 100 yard mark in q 1000 yard
test is quite an advantage to be
given over rival.
However, before the race every
one agreed that Nurmi would have
trouble in vanquishing his oppO-
nent. For this reason the defeat
Is something more than passing
fancy.
To the real dyed in the wool ar
ticle 1t means that the Finnish
title holder is not unbeatable. 1t
has been said of q race horse that
ia champion is one for whom no
excuses are necessary. The same
holds good in the Gaze Of Paavo
Nurmi. From now on he is going
to receive some hard battles from
his rivals.
Some trainers are Of the opinion
that the schedule of races Nurmi
mas COI1lUGL0u III SluCC LblS e1EAANGl
in this country has begun to tell
on his condition. So far as con-
sistent performances are concerned,
the Finnish champion, has set a
precedent that is not likely to be
surpassed in some years.
His jumps about the country
have given some of our training
ideas a slap in the face. They
have broadened out the mind of
more than one old-timer. Hence.
forth we may look to see our
athletes making long jumps with
out offering alfbis. for their failure
to win.
} Nurmi set precedent that is
going to have much to do with
making intersectionaI competition
more popular. In this respect, ii
is going to exercise great in
fluence in bringing about a finer
understanding between the athletes
in various sections of the. country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26
CLEVELAND BULLDOGS
PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONS

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. ,26.-By
virtue Of decision of the National
Football League, the Cleveland
Bull Dogs today were declared the
professional football champions of
America, despite their defeat by the
Chicago Bears in a post-season game
at Chicago, December Z. The fedora
tion held that the season having
been closed, the title was not at
stake when the Bears and Bull Dogs
met. and disallowed the Chicago
claim.
Applications for admission to The
league made by Detroit, Providence,
Cincinnati, and Pottsville, Pa, will
be decided at an adjourned meeting
of the federation in Columbus next
month
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26
PING BoDlE WILL PLAY
IN WICHITA FALLS NOW

WICHITA FALLS, Jan. 26.--
Frank Ping" Bodie. slugger who
has assaulted all manner of pitching
for a dozen years in many leagues.
will take his first fling at the Texas
League variety this season. as the
result Of deal contaminated today
by the Wichita Falls club. Bodie
has been purchased outright from
the Des Moines club of the Western
League, it was announced by Presi-
dent R. o. Harvey.
Bodie batted .341 last season in
the Western League. his hits includ-
ing thirty-two home runs, eleven
triples and thirty-eight doubles.
For many years he was one of
the most feared sluggers in the
American League.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26
Where They Roll In
Tonight's Bowling
League Matches

Masonic League-East Gate
VS.. M. NJ. Parker; Potomac VS..
Hope; Congress VS.. Mt. Her
mon, at Coliseum.
District League-TerminaI
Ice Company vs.. Meyer Davis,
at Kingpin No. 2.
National Capital League-Na-
tionals VS.. Internal Revenue, at
Kingpin No. /.
Odd Fellows League--Friend-
ship VS.. Amity, at Kingpin
No. 2.
Terminal R. r. Y. NJ. C. A.
Squirrels VS.. Chinks; South
eastern Express VS.. American
Railway Express, at Terminal
R. R. Y. NJ. C. A.
Business Mems League-Un-
derwood VS.. S. Kann's, at Rec
reation.
Commercial League-Carry's
VS.. Times Herald, at Recreation.
Typothetae League-M. Joyce
Engraving VS.. Columbian Print
ing; National Capital Press vs..
Washington Monotype; r. P.
Andrews VS.. Ransdell, Inc:
Wheeler-Jones VS.. Packwood
Printing; Lanman Engraving
VS.. Judd & Detweiler, at Coli
scum.
Suburban League - Handley
VS.. Brightwood, at Petworth.
Internal Revenue League
Personal Audit vs. Prohibition,
at Kingpin No. 1.
knights of Pythias League
-Hermione VS.. Amaranth, at
Recreation.
Athletic Club League-Corby
VS.. Stern, at Recreation.
Bankers League-District VS..
Merchants; Washington Loan
No. / VS.. Perpetual; Second VS..
Federal-American, at .Kingpin
No. 1.
Nautical League-Rock Haven
VS.. Washington Stars.
Washington Ladies League.
Commercials VS.: Daughters Of
Isabella; Metropolitan A. c. VS..
Columbians, at Coliseum.
Hebrew Interclub League
Young Friends VS.. Aurora, at
Recreation.
Sunday School League--Mt.
Vernon VS.. Douglas; Peck Me-
mS4ial VS.. West Washington,
at Y. M. e.. A.
East Washington Sunday
School League-Eastern VS..
Centennial No. 2; Epworth VS..
Centennial No. /, at Temple.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26

you to have the chance. My heart
lest congratulations"
From Cy Young, one Of basehall'c
greatest pitchers: I'VE just received
the good news on the radio. Allow
me to congratulate you on your
good work and may you keep it ur
for many a season. Tighten uE
your belt and fight it out. Kindly
remember me to all the boys and
the newspaper men 1 know anG
don't forget Clark Griffith"
From j. Irwin Warren, principal,
pubic school, Marathon, Texas:
I'VE are q small school Of NOne
hundred pupils, happily located
the Rio Grande. Today is ''WaIteF.
johnson Day" in our school. Every
pupil Is 100 per cent for you. We
congratulate YOU"
From Coffeyville, Kansas, my Ioyal
old friends and fellow citizens sent
me a telegram that cost $500. For
fear someone might ask the question
that Nick Altrock popped, 1 must
explain that the telegram was sent
Prepaid"
The Lambs club of New York
City, dispatched a special messenger
to Washington, D. c. This unusual
message, coming from the "enemy's'
hometown, was signed by many
actors, writer's and producers, whose
names are famous on Broadway.
From E. l.. Walter, Des Moines
Iowa: "I bet on the Giants but
when you went in to pitch I SURE
Joined the mass of Washington
rooters. Why grieve over the loss
of a century when you have realI
zed your ambition. I am happy too
From r. J. Woodford, Sydney
Nova Scotia; From the enclosed
clipping, you will see how the fans
in this far corner felt during the
recent world series. AS one who
cheered himself hoarse when you
struck out Kelly. with Frisch or
third in the ninth inning, con
graduate you"
From Robert Emmett Reynolds,
Rome, Italy: -Four thousand miles
over the sea 1 send you warmes;
congra tulations. No one has prayed
harder for your victory than
Here's to you-success, happiness
everything. This ietter is being
written on the eve of the first world
series game"
Tnvrna,eno~Ay. Moe Mnaea~aa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26
PH|LL|ES PL AY
As TEN-GA|NE
SERIES
Two to Be Played in Florida
and Eight in Quaker
Town

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 26.-The
Phillies and Athletics will play a
series of ten games in, the spring
for the city baseball championship.
Two of the contest will be played
at the Athletics training camp at
Fort Myers, Fla, on March IL and
Is. The remaining games viii be
played here, starting April 4.
The spring schedule for the Phil
lies, who will train at Bradentwon,
Fla, also includes games with the
Boston Braves, New York. Giants,
Brooklyn, N. Y, Yankees, Indian
apOlis, Columbus, Buffalo, Balti-
more and Newark.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26
FAMOUS
| BOX SCORES
Walter Johnson Seizel
Victory From Tigers
With Home Run.

AT DETROIT, June 81, 1914
After having taken three games
from the Senators, the Jungaleers
were beaten by the combined pitch
ing and batting efforts of Walter
Johnson. The Senator'S speed king
held them to seven hits and in the
fifth inning he practically settled
the game when he hit a tremedous
drive with the bases loaded which
was good for q home run. The
score:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26
MY
PITCHING
YEARS
By Walter Johnson
Copyright, 1925,
By the Christy Walsh Syndi-
cate.
WARNING TO READERS

Unfortunately find It accessory to
0sstsre the reading public that thsS
Is my oacn persOH0I story. There hos
been O story appearing IN certGtn
newspapers alleging to cypress mr.
OPTIONS on my life In baseball The
WnGGthorixed story Is being published
without my permission, 1Cithout mn
contains many statements attributed
to me tChich Il never said. DispUtSs
haze GIsOays been distGstefuI to me,
but feel my many friends are en-
titled to knOto that this 70 my osOm
story and accurate. TIE other oAs
Is not.
(SiOnedI WALTER JOHNSON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-26
MESSAGES FROM EVERY
CORNER OF WORLD
GREET WALTER
B, WALTER JOHNSON.

at the request of railroad brakeman
Reno working life story
big blue introduced himself and sat down
His firstu wonder if got boys
letter, after the seres?"
travelling and showed him several
packages letters and which only portion OF what
coincidence the first
top pile the handwriting Of his boy, just nine
three times then
asked if he could keep replied ae have answered
it, nothing held to the letter After reading
suggested 81 hope these
before is too My poor died. before his
AnnhoJ