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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-03

Many a 1OomGn 1Oins q nSn1t's
loVe and DISCOVERS after she gets
him that she has 1Oon BOBBY
pT1zc.
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Thank goodness short skirts
are coming back; the long ONES
aUere a terrible strain on the
imagination. F. J. SCHWAB.
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SMILIN' SAM SEE:
WHAT USUALLY HAPPENS.

Novice (hiring bOat)-Ive no
watch, so / hope i shall know
when my hour is up.
Boat Owner-YOu'n know by the
water in FER. She fills up to the
aeat in about an hour and q half.
BLONDY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-03

Some 1OOmen never learn to
loVe; all men are not good
teachers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-03

Women whO haze failed to get
thin on lamb chops and pine
apple might try "appte sGUce",
and bologna
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1hbnanLauds Congress for Adto District
@71EARNIoSEEM8
~'aRRz2RSS6-oBY BILL PRICE @~>a
THE LAST WORD.

I've studied mathematics and many
Oligiee,
I've heard bum brOadcaSting without
apologies:
I've deIved into the future and helped
dig up the past;
And escaped unframed from Holly
wood, whore everything 10 fast.
I've chased the fourth dimension right
to its very lair,
Enjoyed aeronautics while flying
through the air;
Gone down in a submarine cOnOtIesS
fathOms deep
And no insomnia has deprived me Of
my peaceful sleep.
Electricity is A b to my inquirlng
mind.
This income tax and tariff I'D under
stand IL blind;
Authors, artists, musicians, i digest
and hunger more:
But these dem crossword puEKle0
make me cuss and walk the floor.
OLD SOCKS.
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LINES ON LADIES.

Rich American girls seeking
to marry into royalty GlaOGys get
a royal tOeLcome.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-03

Every time / read about
the Polish Diet debating
something I think of hOw
mach q doctor charges you
Uhen he tells you to quit eat
ing meat, stdrcheS and sugars.
JUMBO JAKE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-03

IF PEOPLE cor UP STEAM
AS EASILY AS THEY
GENERATE HOT AIR.
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TAKING NO CHANCES
WITH. HIS DAD.
That boy of mine is my pal.
But he's got himself gal:
He's Shrewd. too. for Ogee,
He says right out to me:
az got one all right. but won't tell her
name,
Cause your gal and mine might be
the same
SOUTHERN SAM.
~
SAYS SAMBO:
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Problems to Be Studied

Some Of the members intend to
give their time to a study of these
problems during the summer and it
is to be hoped that with the omen.
Ing of the new Congress we will he
able 10 dispose of vitality important
matters for the District, including
an amendment to the organic law
which will make it possible for ths
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
Public Sale.

GEORGIA, Terrell County.-Will
be sold by the undersigned on the sec
ond Tuesday in next month before the
court house door at Dawson, in said
county, to the highest bidder for cash
within the legal hours OF sale the FOL
lowing property;
All OF the north hall of lot of land
number two hundred and thirteen III
the Eleventh land district OF Terrell
county, Georgia, except six acres lying
rectangular in shape across the east
side of the north half of said lot,
bounded on the north and east by the
original land lot lines; also, except
four acres lying rectangular in shape
in the northwest corner thereof,
bounded on the north and west by
the land lot lines, and on the south
by the public road from Parrot to
Brooksville, said tract containing nine
ty-one and one-fourth acres, more or
less.
James NJ. Powell. jr., made loan
to William w. Stuart to said prop
erty, dated Nov. II, 1920, recorded in
said county in deed book X, folio 1903,
10 secure lOdu VI pl,0OO'VO' wiz
power OF sale therein to sell said land
to pay said debt, the balance due
thereon to date OF sale being principal
note for $1,500.00, with interest there
on at seven per cent from Oct. l, 1924.
And S10500 for interest coupon due
Oct. l, 1924, with interest thereon at
eight per cent from that date, And
state and county taxes for the year
1928, amounting to $1,000. And state
and county taxes for the year 1924,
amounting to $2l20 And the costs OF
sale.
Said debt being in default said land
will be sold to satisfy same and a deed
will be made to the purchaser at said
sale and the proceeds thereof disburs-
ed, all strictly in accordance with the
provisions in said loan deed. This 6th
day of January.
LEWIS L. STUART, Administra-
tor OF William w. Stuart, deceased.
L. c. Hoyl, Attorney. 113-4t.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
Public Sale.

GEORGIA. Terrell County.-Un-
der and by virtue of security deed
made the 22nd day of December, 1919,
and recorded on the 3lst day of De-
cember, 1910, in book w, page $50,
record OF deeds of Terrell county,
Georgia, containing a power OF sale,
delivered by Eli G. Hill to the John
Hancock Mutual Life insurance Com
pany conveying certain real estate
therein described to secure certain in
debtedness described in said security
deed, and said indebtedness having be-
come due and remaining unpaid.
Now. therefore, the said John Han
cock Mutual Life Insurance Company
as provided in said security deed af-
ter four weeks advertisement will sell
at public outcry before the court
house door in Dawson, Terrell county,
Georgia between the legal hours OF
sale, to the highest bidder for cash, on
the 14th day OF February, 1925, for the
purpose OF paving said debt the fol-
lowing described property, to wit:
The whole OF land lots numbers one
hundred and ninety 600 and one
hundred and ninety-one Q9l), III the
Thirteenth (l3th) land district Of Ter
rell county, Georgia, containing two
hundred and two and one-half (2021z)
acres. more or less, each, and lying in
one body OF Jour hundred and five
(405) acres, more or less.
As provided in said deed the said
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance
Company will make to the purchaser
or purchasers OF said property good
and sufficient title in fee simple The
proceeds OF said sale will be applied
to the payment of said debt and the
cost OF this sale This 10th day of
January, 1925.
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE co. Miner &
Farkas, Attorneys at Law, Albany,
Georgia. l-l3-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
RELIEF MEASURES
BEGUN AT NEWTON
SALVAGING WORK TO BEGIN
SOON, SAY REPORTS FROM
FLOODED DISTRICT.

Latest reports from Newton, the
hood-swept capital OF Baker county,
state that plans are nearly perfected
for relief measures at that place as
soon as the high waters recede suffi-
GENTLY to learn the exact extent OF
damages.
A local relief committee was organ
lied at the little town Sunday with
Benton Odom as chairman and c. {.
Merritt as treasurer Army officers
and Red Cross workers have arrived
and are conducting the relief work.
The refugees are housed in homes
mot reached by the high waters and
in homes in Camilla Two deep wells,
above the high water mark, furnish
fresh water for the people, while food
supplies have been sent from Albany,
Arlington, Camilla, Pelham and other
surrounding towns.
The first consideration of the relief
workers, as soon as the water is clear
OF the town, will be that OF sanitation
Numerous carcasses of animals drown
ed in the flood must be removed as
we'll as other debris washed by the
waters Typhoid innoculation will be
vigorously enforced to prevent an cpl
demic of that disease.
The water is rapidly flowing from
the scene OF destruction, but several
days will elapse before any appreciate
amount of work can be accomplished.
Practically every piece of personal
property in the homes has been ruin
ed while only one stock OF goods, that
OF Mr. r. l.. Hall, which was on the
second floor OF his building, remained
intact.
Donations have been received from
several sources, the largest being from
the national order OF Elks for 1000;
the state lodge gave $500 and the Al
bany lodge also gave $l00 1t is ex-
pected that numerous individual do
nations will be handed in within the
next few days for relief work at New
ton and other towns in south Georgia
damaged by the high waters.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
FUNERAL SERVICES WERE
HELD FOR MRS. MILLER
Other Items of Interest in and Around
Doverel Community.

Our community was saddened last
Tuesday by the death OF one OF our
best women, Mrs, r. J, Miller. She
was sick only twenty-four hours
when she quietly went to sleep to
wake no more on this earth. She was
loved by all who knew her She leaves
La husband and 10 children to mourn
her death. They have the sympathy OF
their many friends The out-of-town
relatives attending the funeral were
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans and Miss Thel-
ma Miller OF Columbus. Mr. and Mrs.
Moore OF Whigham, Mr.. John Miller
OF Florida, Mr.. Dennis Miller OF Vir-
ginia Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller OF
Herod, and DIR. and Miss Edwards OF
CedartoWn Ga.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Edwards, OF
Randolph county, and Mrs. Wesley
Carter, OF Colquitt, have visited Mr..
and Mrs. Will Morris.
Mr.. Jesse and Miss Louise Belcher,
OF Randolph and Miss Pauline Pitt
man, OF Benevolence, have visited
Mrs. D. T. Corbn.
Mr. VIII Morris and daughters,
Minnie Lee and Johnnie Will, spent
Sunday in Randolph
Mrs. John Hathaway and son, OF
Blutfton, spent the weekend with
Mr. Hathaway.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Gay, of Cuth-
bert, spent the weekend with DR.. and
Mrs Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. n. Black, OF
Dawson, attended the funeral OF Mrs
T. J. Miller.
Mrs. ]. F. Stewart and daughter,
Frances, spent Saturday with Mrs. c.
S. Lee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Roberts were
Sunday guests OF Mrs. A. S. Radford.
Mr. A. S. Radford and sons, Roscoe
and Albert, spent Sunday in Newton.
We have had much sickness but we
are glad to say they are all better.
MIR. John Hathaway and Mr.. {. S,
Lee spent Wednesday in Albany.
Miss Merrille Radford LETT Friday to
visit her sister at Zenith.
Mr.. Sanford Lee, OF Albany, spent
Sunday with homefolks
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Gatlin spent
Sunday in Randolph.
Mr.. d. I. Corbin spent the week
end with homefolks.
Mrs. D. T. Corbin and son, Harold,
have visited in Randolph.
Mr.. Albert Lee spent the weekend
with homefolks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
Notice of Sale.

Whereas, Jonathan Bridges, OF Ter
rell county, Georgia, by his warranty
deed dated November s, 1910, and
duly recorded in book w. at page 313
of the land records OF Terrell county,
Georgia, conveyed to the Pearsons-
Taft Land Credit Company a corpo-
ration, the following described real
estate in Terrell county, Georgia, to
wit:
The north half of lot one hundred
twenty-one Old in the Eleventh land
district containing 100 acres, more or
less.
To secure the promissory note of
said Jonathan Bridges Tor the sum Of
two hundred eighty-nine and 05 100
dollars ($289.05) payable. in install
ments, and in said deed provided that
in event OF the default in the payment
of any installment of said note, said
company might declare the unpaid
balance thereof at one due and pay
able and sell said land for the pay
ment thereof; and
Whereas, the installment of said
note due November l, 1924, was not
paid when due and is still unpaid and
said company has declared the entire
unpaid balance OF said note now due
and payable;
Now therefore, Taft and Company,
formerly the Pearsons-Taft Land
Credit Company, under and by virtue
of the power and authority in said
company vested by said warranty
deed will proceed to sell the above
described real estate and appurten-
ances thereunto belonging at public
sale to the highest bidder for cash at
the door Of the county court house in
the city of Dawson, state of Georgia,
between the hours OF 10 a. m. and
p M on the 9th day of February.
1925. for the purpose OF paying said
indebtedness and the costs OF said
sale.
AS provided in said deed, said sale
will be subject to the rights OF the
holders OF that certain principal note
for the sum OF thirty-two hundred
dollars and interest thereon at six per
cent from November l, 1923, describ-
ed in and secured by that certain war
ranty deed recorded in book w, at
page 313 of the land records Of Ter
reil county, Georgia.
In witness whereof, said TAFT and
Company has caused these presents to
be executed by its president and its
corporate seal to be affixed this 3rd
day of January, A. D. 1925.
TAFT & COMPANY, by Oren E.
TAFT, President List
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
SIX STATES SUFFER.

Damage was done by the flood in
Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina,
Mississippi and Louisiana. Georgia
suffered Jar more than any OF the 9th
ers, but no accurate estimate of the
property loss is yet available. 1t will
run into hundreds OF thousands OF
dollars. Ten lives were lost
Every stream in southern Georgia
was out OF its banks and rivers that
normally are no wider than one hun
dred feet extended over the lowlands
to width OF from one to five miles.
Scores of towns virtually we're $50
lated, as all north and south bound
train service was shut off south OF
Macon.
All along The Chattahoochee river
flooded homes were seen and refugees
were noticed camping along the rail
road tracks in tents. Hundreds have
been made homeless.
AT Eufaula the Chattahoochee riv-
er registered 90 feet, the highest point
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
THE FLOOD BROUGHT RUIN
AND DESOLATION TO NEWTON

in its history. The town spent the
might in darkness. with water ebbing
into the streets. A government barge
and a pie-drver were sunk, and the
Georgia and Alabama power plant at
Criddles mill-which supplies south
east Alabama points-was flooded and
forced to shut down. Two homes and
a cotton gin, owned by Clifford Foy,
were completely swept away by the
raging flood tide.
Many Marooned at Columbus.
The Chattahoochee reached 45H
feet at Columbus. and 65 or more
houses were abandoned. Many were
awakened by the flash OF lightning
and the roar OF thunder. Some, who
the night previous had entered their
homes without difficulty, awoke and
found themselves marooned. Others
were aroused by the noise OF water
tapping against the brick pillars un-
der the house and when lights were
switched on they said water was seep-
ing through the floor Many families
dressed hastily and waded to the
homes OF neighbors located on higher
ground. In the Girard section batteaux
were in demand as means OF transport
tation
Spectacular at West Point.
At West Point the flood did spec
tacular things, but no one was hurt.
Between 40 and so families living in
or Immediately adjacent to West
Point were made homeless by the
high waters. Nearly 100 persons took
refuge and slept in pews in the Catho
lie church there. The Presbyterian
church also was thrown open to those
driven from their homes by the food:
Many light frame homes were uproot-
ed and the property loss is great. The
West Point postoffice was under seven
feet OF water and water rose Is inch
es in the railroad passenger station.
200 Homeless at Albany.
The Flint river rose SO feet at Al
bany, 5 feet above the highest pre-
vious record established 20 years ago.
More than 200 families most OF them
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
NEWS NOTES FROM
HEROD COM UNITY
MOTHER OF MR.. LLOYD MIL
LER DIES. THOSE WHO WIS.,
1T AND ARE VISITED.

Rev J. l. Marlowe, former pas
tor OF the Baptist church here and at
Bronwood, and also OF churches in
Alabama and Tennessee, has become
an evangelist and will resign his pas
torate in April but will remain in
Madisonville, Tenn, for while.
The B. Y P. U. program for Sun
day evening will be given by Mr..
Carey Melton and group. They always
have fine programs Alter they have
finished 'Singspiration' will be rem
dered. All members are urged to be
present. Visitors welcomed.
Our entire community sympathize
with Mr.. Lloyd Miller upon the sud
den death OF his mother the past week.
She was buried at Dovercl, Rev. H. L..
Crumbley performing the funeral GER
emonies. She was a good woman and
will be sadly missed.
Mr.. Tom Bridges, OF near Dawson,
has moved here with his family and
is occupying the Aven house, recently
vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Cecil More
land We welcome them most cordial
ly.
The eclipse on Saturday was view
ed with interest by all, except a col
ored sister, who thought and said
with much animation, that the world
was coming to an end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Richardson
have visited in Dawson. We are all
glad that Mrs. Richardson is much
improved and hope she will soon be
real well.
We all regret very much that Mr..
Charlie Turner and. family have NOV
ed to Dawson, They will be missed i'll
social, religious and musical circles
here.
The Sunbeams will meet on Thurs
day afternoon Immediately after the
close OF school, about $3.50 The lead
ers want a full attendance.
Mrs. Jesse Smith is out again after
a serious sickness. She and Mr.. Smith
visited near Chickasawhatchee this
week
Alter Sunday school next Sabbath
teachers meeting will be held. All
the teachers are requested to be pres
emit
Mrs. Arthur Mobley, OF Fitzgerald,
has been a pleasant visitor at the
home OF her mother Mrs. X. w. Har-
ris.
All regret that Miss Frances Jones
has been on the sick list again and
hope she will soon be convalescent.
Mr.. and Mrs, George Nolan, Mrs.
Duggan and Misses McLain andADug-
gan visited in PARROT Thursday.
The B. w. NJ. s. will be well rep
resented at the missionary rally IN
Dawson Tuesday.
Miss Ann Martin OF Dawson, has
been a recent attractive guest OF Miss
Kathryn Duggan
Mr.. Carey Melton and Miss Helen
Melton have visited Mrs. Laura Mel
ton in Dawson.
Quite a number from here went to
Albany last week to see the river 5
destruction.
Miss Kathryn Duggan has been a
popular guest OF Miss Ann Martin IN
Dawson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Latham and Miss
Bessie Smith visited in Dawson Sat
urday.
Miss Frances Jones and Miss Ma
bel Jones have visited in Dawson +
The negro school has opened here
with a fine attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. McLain have
visited in Albany
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
Divorce Notice.

STATE OF GEORGIA. County OF
Terrell-To Leo Feinman-Greeting
Mrs Myrtle Feinman vs. Leo Fem
man, divorce, etc-The defendant,
Leo Feinman, is hereby required per-
sonally or by attorney, to be and ap-
pear at the next Superior Court, to
be held in and for said county on the
third Monday in May, 1925, next, then
and there to answer the plaintiffs de-
mands in an action for divorce, etc, as
in default thereof the court will pro-
coed as to justice shall apperta;n. Wit
ness the Hon. NJ. J. Yeomans, Judge
Of said court, this 5th day OF January,
1925. w. S. DOZIER, Clerk.
Jan 6-13-Feb $40
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
People Forced to Abandon Homes.
Houses Swept Away. and Stores
And Merchandise Ruined. Big
Damage at Other Places.

Newton. the county seat OF Baker,
suffered more from the recent flood
than any other place.
Flint river rose to 40 feet an I'M
heard OF record, and for almost week
the town was completely inundated
and isolated from the outside world,
Notchway creek runs around New
ton on the north, while Flint river
runs 10 the south, and as the river
and the creek have both broken all
former high-water records by about
10 or IS feet the houses and business
places Of Newton were abandoned.
Water in the store houses was up to
the ceilings as late as Sunday.
Merchants Lost All.
Some OF the merchants lost practi-
ea1ly everything they had. People who
waited too long to move ont saw Their
fine furniture swallowed by the flood,
The hotel, which is two-story house,
had boat tied to its upper story. For a
day or so many OF the people stayed IN
the court house, but 50 rapid was the
rise OF the water that they were lore
ed to leave the town. Water rose sew
eral feet above the floor OF the court
house, which is on the highest spot IN
town Water in the square IN front OF
the court house reached depth OF
more than 10 feet. and almost reached
TO the caves OF some OF the store hOus-
es, Nearly every merchant lost his
stock OF goods. There were about 70
places OF business in the town, and
not as much as 10 per cent OF the val
he as the stocks stood a week ago re-
main today.
So swift was the current through
the center OF town near the court
house that several OF the canoes were
overturned but fortunately not per-
son is reported drowned.
Lee Hall was the owner OF 4 brick
warehouse about 50 feet wide and 70
feet long, filed with cotton, peanuts
and cotton seed and corn, and SO swift
was the current around the corners OF
it that the foundation was washed
away and the walls fell down, washing
the entire lot down the river and en-
failing loss OF $4,000.
Hog Rides Bale of Cotton.
Cows, hogs and chickens were ev-
erywhere One big porker was seen
riding bale OF cotton around the city,
seemingly contented. Hogs were seen
to swim from. objct 10 object, and
find limb or piece OF bark too frail
TO hold even a rat, then in complete
exhaustion they would drown. The
pitiful calls OF cows and horses could
be heard as the waters gradually crept
higher and higher 10 claim them vic
TINS Cows, hogs, mules, horses and
poultry have persisted by the hundreds.
Many residences were floating, one
against the other.
Refugees are being taken care OF
by neighbors in other towns, and
food supplies are being sent to the
peple remaining near the scene
Their plight is truly pathetic. Many
OF them are facing the spectre OF pow
erty, for all they had was swept away
in the food and they have only the
clothing on their backs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
A Good Thing DON'T MISS III.

Send your name and address plainly
written together with 5 cents land this
Slip to Chamberlain Medicine Co., Des
Moines, Iowa, and receive in return q
trial package containing Chamberlain
Cough Remedy for coughs, colds, Group,
bronchial, FLU" and whooping coughs,
and tickling throat; Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets for stomach trou-
bles, indigestion, gassy pains that crowd
the heart, <biliousness and constipation;
Chamberlain's Salve, needed in every
family for burns. scalds, wounds. piles,
and skin affections; these valued family
medicines for only cents. Don't miss il
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
ARE RESTLESS
FOR LACK OF EXERCISE

Not a single run has been made by
the FIRE department this year, and sew
eral days previous to the new year.
The hremen are not DESTROYS OF any
ones house catching on fire, but are
becoming little restless and no
doubt burning fence or an oil stove
on spree would be welcome treat
to the fighters.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27

FOR SALE have 1900 bushels Of
Petty's Wilt Resistant Toole cotton
seed to sell at SIPS per bushel, f. 0. b.
Dawson, Ga. This cotton was grown
on my Garmley place, 4 miles north
OF Dawson, and made 90 bales on 10
acres. Let me have your order at once,
check with orders. c. c. JONES,
Dawson, Ga. 1-27-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-01-27
LITTLE CLARENCE WILLIAMS
DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
Four-Y ear-Old Son of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. H. Williams Succumbs Monday.

Four Y ear-Old Son of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. H. Williams Succumbs Monday.
Clarence Lewis Williams, the little
four year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. c.
H. Williams, died at the home Of his
grandmother, Mrs. w. ], Lewis, on
Seventh avenue, Monday morning al
ter an illness OF one week The little
fellow was taken with influenza Tues
day which later developed into pneu-
monia, causing his death yesterday
Funeral services were held from the
house this (Tuesday) morning at
1880 O'Clock, Rev. w, l.. Wright Of
floating Interment followed in Cedar
Hill cemetery.
Clarence was a bright little fellow
and was greatly loved in the neigh
borhood where he played. His untime-
ly death brings sorrow TO all who
were acquainted with him and the
many friends OF the family extend sin
cere sympathy to the bereaved par
ents.