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SHITHVILLE 1S FIRE SWEPT
TWELVE STORES AND SHOPS
WERE BURNED SATURDAY,
Negro Was Demonstrating Hot Iron
Would Not Ignite Gasoline. Loss
Is Estimate at $20,000,
SMITHVILLE, Ga.—As the result
of a disastrous fire, which originated
in the effort of a negro preacher to
demonstrate that a heated iron would |
not explode a vessel of gasoline, |
twelve stores and shops were de-|
stroyved Saturday, with an l':‘(imun':]"
loss of from $15,000 to $20,000 prop- |
erty damage. No one was hurt ex- |
cept a small boy, Douglas Turner, |
who was burned on the leg. j
Fanned by a rather brisk wind the
fire, which originated in the pressing
¢lub conducted in the rear of the
store of B. F. Christie, spread from
building to building, burning out
practically the section of the business
district north of the place where it
began. TLe fire started just b(-f()rei
noon and burned itself out about 4,
o'clock in the afternoon. :l
With no tfacilities for fighting the |
flames or of curbing them the citi-|
zens of the town looked on helplessl
while the fire spread from store to'
store. As there is no water supply
available, excépt a small waterworks
system, which was insufficient to cope
with the flames after they got such a
quick start, fire. departments from
neighboring towns could offer no as
sistance,
Realizing their helnlessness under
the conditions many of the residents
of the town looked on in terror while
the iire spread. Breaking out as it did
about midway the principal business
street of Smithville it was fortu
nate that the flames spread north
ward rather than southward, as the
stores and shops in the northern sec
tion were far less valuable. If the
fire had once gotten started well
across the intervening street from
the store in that of J. A, Hill the en
tire southern section of the business
distriet would have been swept away
also.
The fire is the most disastrous that
has ever happened in Smithville, and
only part of the loss is covered by in
curance probably not more than 50
\n estimated list of the losses with
the names of those who suffered dam
age follows:
B. F. Christie, stock of merchan
dise valued at $7,000; Ben Teasley,
stock of merchandise valued at $l,-
500, also two store buildings S. T.
Wilkinson merchandise and meat
market, $800; J. R. Edwards, meat,
market, $1,000; W. O. Livingston,
blacksmith shop, $600; E. B. Hill,
two stores, $2,500; J. A. Hill, mer
chandise, $750; Mrs. S. E. Bass, mil
linery, $1 500; W. C. Lunsford, mer
chandise, $500; Mrs. W. T. Simpson,
two buildings, $2.000; Peter Griffin,
colored, pool room, $1,500.
BILL FOR INEBRIATE ASYLUM
|
Representative-Elecg Pickett May ln-i
troduce Bill. Thinks Nothing Bet
ter Could Be Done for State.
The following Atlanta dispatch ap
peared in this morning’s Macon Tele
graph:
“DeWitt C. Pickett, representative
elect from Terrell county, will intro
duce at the coming session of the
legislature a bill to establish an ine
briate asylum.
‘I am convinced that this state
could do no greater or better thing
than to establish an asylum for the
treatment of unfortunates who have
let drink get the better of them,
**‘l do not know whether I can
convince my fellow lawmakers of this
crying necessity, but I am going to
do everything in my power to do so.
If we can save the men from lives of
misery, their families from suffering,
disgrace and want I think the state
will be doing a great work.
** ‘I am making a thorough investi
gation of this subject from all pos
sible sources of information. Some
states have such institutions and 1
am getting copies of the acts estab
lishing them, reports of operation,
the zood being performed.
“ ‘T hope 1 will get support suffi
cient to bring something out of it. 1
shall certainly bend all my efforts in
that direction.””’
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It has been stated that more than
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TO INVADE WILDERNESS.
Unique Motor Chapel Designed to Serve the Needs of Cath
olics Who Are Scattered About in Remote Places.
By Robert H. Moulton in Saturday Globe.
The motor-propelied church is the
latest and most improved mode ofi
carrying religion into the wilderness.
The first ‘‘motor chapel’ ever built
in this country will soon enter intoi
duty for the Catholic Church Exten
sion Society to supplement the mis-|
sionary tasks now being pex'formedf
by railroad chapels. |
The members of churches are Looj
widely scattered on panches and in|
gettlements to .attend a l'egulurf
church. It will penetrate regions
where railroads do not at present en
ter. Starting from Brownville, Tex.,
the chapel will work its way along
Rio Grande river westward through‘
the state. It will be in charge of two
priests and will carry all the rolig-l
ious equipment commonly found in a
church. J
The car is known as the .\’lotorl
Chapel St. Peter and was presented|
to the Extension Society by a mem- |
ber of a western branch of the Wo-l
man's Auxiliary. It was ('()nstl'u(:te(fl
on a standard chassis of two tons ca-l
pacity. In addition to the other
equipment a 20x50 feet gable roof
khaki tent with 7% feet walls will
be carried on top of the car. It will
be erected and stretched over the
whole car when shelter from rain
or protection against the heat of the
sun is required, so that services will
be pos#ble.
in All Kinds of Waeather,
According to the plans announced
the car will remain at each stopping
place for two weeks, during which
time daily services and worship will
be held for all Catholic people in the
territory. To assist the priests ster
eopticon lectures on the doctrines
of the church will be given, the pow
er for the lantern being supplied by
an electric lighting system with
which the car is provided. The equip
‘ment of the car includes all the usual
church paraphernalia and essentials
for carrying out the rites of the
church in regular form and with ap
‘propriate solemnity.
. The exterior construction readily
discloses the nature of the mission
luffi('e are proof. You can try it for
;yourselt’ without any risk—if it fails
|to give you - absolute satisfaction
‘your money wll be returned. Brown’s
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{low and absolutely harmiess. It re
!lieves indigestion amost instantly,
{ stops food fermentation, prevents
:distress after eating and cures dys
| pepsia. You need it, even though
]you are not sick—it aids digestion
|an(l gives yvou all the nourshment.
i DAWSON DRUG CO.
for which the car will be employed.
The name of the society is lettered
in gold the full length of the car and
the side panel also discloses the name
of the car and the coat of arms of the
society, The light cathedral win
dows, with a cross design in the cen
ter of each, and the sombre gray fin
ish of the car distinguish it from
commercial vehicles and give to it an
appeaarnce of individuality.
A feature of the body is the fold
ing door construction and the ingeni
ously installed drop platform, which
give approximately double the floor
space to the car when services are
being held. The sides of the car open
by means of folding doors, which cov
er the rear and half of the sides, and
are adjusted to form the sanctuary
wallg, .
In the center of the platform ex
tensions 18 set the handsome quarter
sawed oak combination altar and
vestment cabinet with its ornament
al brass accessories. Along the outer
edge of the platform are fitted de
mountable brass standards, with
heavy silk cord guards. The floor of
the entire platform is covered with
a deep green Brussels carpet, and a
green draped curtain hangs from the
platform extension to the ground.
Entrance and exit are by oak stair
way flanked by brushed brass stand
ards, and brass chain guards, which
lead from the ground to the altar.
] Complete Equipment. |
i In the ecclesiastical equipment are
iincluded a folding confessional, a
lfoldin.{ organ and a folding rack
fitted with large tubular bells for
outside use, and a small chime for:
use at the altar.
| When the altar is not in use it is
pushed to the extreme rear and the
space in ‘ront is giving over to liv
ing quarters for the priests. A large
oak cabinet fitted with several com
partments occupies the forward inte
irior space and contains lockers for
| the personal effects of two persons,
ilookers for folding cots and bed
‘clothes. drawers for books, station
iery, typewriter, cooking utensils, ta
bleware and a light supply of provis
ions.
; Another oak cabinet built in one
lsid'e of the interior of the car con
'tains compartments for towels, lava
imr.\' and drinking water supplies, a
Im(:\dicine cabinet filled with a mirror,
and a drop door arrangement to serve
lus a combination wash stand and
tvpewriting desk. On the opposite
side of the interior is arranged a drop
{leaf. with adjustable metal brackets,
| to serve as a writing desk and gen
!nral table.
i As many as three cots can be erect
ed in berth style, suspended by the
means of brass chains. Two extra
jarmy folding cots are included in the
ioutfit to be used when desired. The
ycar is 21 feet long, 6 feet 9 inches
wide and 12 feet high.
{ Sins Always Go in Company.
| No man can habitually practice one
%kind of sin, but he will be drawn into
i other sinst for all sins are kin to each
| other. They have a common father
| —the devil. They are always allied
{ and ready to help each other in time
;of need. See how the yellow newspa
| pers stand by the saloons, and how
| the saloons are in close touch with
’the brothels; and all are hand in
{hand with Sabbath desecratlion.
k Piles Cured in 6to 14 Days
Your druggist will refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Pilesin 6to 14 days.
i The first application gives Eass and Rest. Ble.
THE DAWSON NEWS
.
REHEARSAL OF CLOSING EXER
f CISES "OF SCHOOL BEGINS.
i .
| Baby Boy of Mr, and Mrs. Bridges
? Dies. Social Entertainments,
‘ News and Personal items.
Our heart or tenderest svmpathy
| goes out to Mr, and Mrs. Eli Bridges
(upon the death of their baby boy,
ilittle Floyd. He was a bright and
. sweet little fellow and a general fa
_vorite with his school mates and rel
'atives. ‘*Not in wrath, but tender
'mercy, God recalleth them when they
are young. ‘
Rehearsals for the closing exercises‘l
of the school have begun. Some out-i
side talent Has been emp'oyed for
;!'::e coceasion, It promises to be some~l
‘thing out of the ordinary, and will
reflect credit and give much pleasure
to lerodites.
Mrs. J. H. McLendon, assisted by'
her daughter, Miss Julia, entertainedi
on Thursday evening ('omplimentary{
to Misses Coker and Hatcher. The
entire evening was replete with pleas-’
ure. Delicious refreshments were
served. |
An informal but delightful I'o-)1(‘
nerty was at the home of Mrs. Hauny i
Tuesday evening. Mr. Rogers Laim;l
made best score. Refreshments w:-rel
served. Music by Prof. Mcßee added ‘
to the evening's pleasure. |
Little Jack Senn, three years of |
age, went fishing Saturday with his |
parents and fell in the creek wher\;'
the water was four feet deep. He|
was quickly rescued and is none thei
worse for his wetting. |
The school kids and a numbe~ (fi
grown-ups ‘elt a call to the wild and |
spent a day in the woods last wecek |
very pleasantly. !
Mrs. W. H. Garrett and Miss John
nie May Garrett visited Mr. and Mrs. ‘
Billie Garrett at Isabella last week. |
Mrs. JF. R Martin and Mrs. 5. P.;
McLendon went over to Shellmaul
Wednesday and bought eight hats. !
Miss Mattie McNeil and Miss May |
Thomas of near Dawson have heen |
popular guests of Misses Cannon, i
Miss Alice’Brim, who is the guesti
of Mr and Mrs, J. E. Brim, 18 one |
of our most popular visitors. '
Misses Marion and Mary Lucy Jen- |
nings were admired guests of the |
Misses Battle Sunday. ‘
The motorcycle club went 0|
Smithville Sunday to see the effects
of the disastrous fire. ;
Mrs. J. J. McLain and Miss Alma |
Mclain have visited Mrs. Gilbert Pin- |
son in Sylvester. i
Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Mcl.endon, sr., !
went to Sasser Sunday and heard |
Dr. Ivey preach. : :
Mesdames Will Lee and Leon Mc-
Lendon have visited Mrs. A. W. Eng
lish in Dawson. ‘
The finny tribe at Cordray is still |
receiving marked attention from our |
fishermen. '
Mr. and Mrs. Grady. Massey Of 1
Leesburg were welcome visitors here |
Sunday. ‘
Miss Carrie Curington of Dawson |
spent the week-end with Mrs. J. E. |
Brim.
Mrs. J. H. Kelly attended the Suii-!
day school institute at Cuthbert last |
week. i
Capt. D. J. Dennis visited in Par- |
rott, Bronwood and Leesburg last_*
week, !
Mrs. J. 1. Hasg and Mrs. Hanna'!
visited Dawson friends last week. ‘
Mrs. J. B. Hayes of Dawson visited |
Mrs. Hugh McLendon last week. i
Mr. Cromer Rguch and Mrs. H |
Rauch went to Doverel Sunday. i
Mrs. J. T. Coker and Miss Lucy |
Hass have visited' in Dawson. ‘
Miss Lucile Hass has been a guest
of Mrs. I. P. Cocke in Dawson. i
Mr. C. M. Harris visited Bronwood
reiatives Saturday. i
LAING GETS INSTRUCTIONS
Farm Products Not Exempt From |
Taxation. Tax on Dogs Repealed.
Can Be Returned as Property.
Tax Receiver J. D. Laing has re-!
ceived from the office of the (-ontroll-;
er general a letter of instructions lay- |
ing particular stress upon the sub-|
jects of general interest.
First. -That all dogs are to be re-|
turned for taxation at their fair mar
ket value.
Second. That farm products are
not exempt from taxation, but must
be returned along with all othm"
property.
An impression prevails throughout
the state that the last legislature took
the tax off of dogs and that a consti
tutional amendment adopted in the
elections last fall exempts farm prod
ucts,
As a matter of fact, the law passed
bv the legislature abolished the $1
per capita tax on dogs and provided
for the return of dogs at whatever
property value thé owners may put
apon them. If a dog is returned as
property and is afterwards hurt or
killed the qwner can recover dam
ages, but if it_is not returned dam
ages cannot be recovered.
As to farm products, the constitu
tional amendment adopted last vear
simply enu)OWers’ the legislature, if it
deems wise, to exempt such property
from taxation. Before farm products
can escape the legislature must enact
‘a iaw specifically exempting them.
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Married in Barnesville.
News has been received of the mar
riage of Mr. Homer Braswell and
Miss Susie Martin of Barnesville a
few days ago. Up to his departure
from Dawson recently Mr. Braswell
was a member of the fire department.
“His home is now at Alachua, Fla.
| His friends extend congratulations
and many good wishes.
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~ You Can Drink It at Midnight
| Try French Market Coffee on your own table—just once. Note its
| delicious aroma and flavor-—its smoothness, its exhilaration. Drink
. several cups at midnight— compare it with other coffees.
The Original French Blend
RENCH Market Coffee is the identical old
F French blend, brought to New Orleans by
immigrants frem Paris over a hundred
years ago. Tourists and travelers know it.
They rarely fail to visit the old French Market,
when in New Orleans, to drink cup after cup of
the marvelous coffee that has made the French
Market world-famous.
Until the establishment of the French Market
Mills and the perfecting of the new, air-tight,
hermetically-sealed package, genuine French
Market Coffee could be had nowhere else.
But now we are able to place this historic
blend —this delicious French coffee, in your
grocer’s hands, rcady for your instant call.
Unlike Ordinary Coffees
E import direct in original bags the fa
mous Pan-American coffees, including
tho famous Blue Mountain Coffee of Ja
maica,.the
a 3 choice of Gua
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Wanted Lost |
' For Sale Found }
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FOR SALE—Toole and Bixie Resist
ant cotton seed. E. T. JORDAN,
FOR SALE—Good sound seven vear |
old mule. $125 gets him. J. H.|
McLENDON, Herod, Ga. |
FOR SALE—ISO bushels Hite's im-|
proved prolific cotton seed at $l.OO {
a bushel. J. E. WILKES. |
FOR SALE—lndian Runner duck,
eggs. $l.OO per setting of 11. W. |
A. EUBANKS, Dawson, Ga. |
SWlNG—Don’'t forget | make and
repair norch and lawn swings. You |
ought (o have one. W. H. BISHOP, |
Dawson, Ga. i
FOR RENT—Four rooms down stairs!
and two rooms up stairs in house!
occupied by Mrs. J. H. Pu’mlerburko.%
$lO a month. Apply to MRS. M. C.|
EDWARDS. : |
MOSQUITO GO—I have tne onlyt
Mosguite Co and Furniture Polish |
combined known. Prices 25c¢, 5HOc
and. $l.OO, ~d. ©C. MASSHY, Ilees
burg, Ga.
PEAS FOR SALE——I hav 2,000 bush
els of Speckle, Unknown, Clay,
Polecat, iron and Mixed peas, also
Spanish peanuts, for sale. Write for
prices, stating quantity wanted. F.
A. BUSH, Richland, Ga.
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For Public Sale.
By order of the Conference of the
Sasser Circuit will be sold to the}
highest bidder, at public outery, on
Wednesday, April 23rd, the Metho-‘
dist church building and 8 acres of
land, except the cemetery, belonging
to and known as the Methodist
church at Chickasawhatchee. The
sale will be on the church ground
and begin at 9 o’clock in the morn
ing. This March 23rd, 1913, l
J: HA KHELLY,
A. T. WALL, Com. l
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Notice to School Trustees. |
It is hereby ordered by the Board !
of Education that an election be held |
on the fourth Saturday, April ZGth.i
from 9 to 12 o’clock m., for the pur
pore of filling all vacancies in the |
boards of local trustees. Please at- |
tend tc this duty promptly, and select |
such men as feel an abiding interesti
in our public'schools. By order of |
‘the Board. This April 3, 1913. |
| 3 W PFr LOWREY. € 8 €7 |
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| For Sale. i
- Fancy table syrup, home raised, in |
~one gallon cans, 65 cents per gallon; |
| also several barrels at 40 cents per
~gallon. Best home raised hand-:
. packed tomatoes in three-pound
icans, 15 cents each, or $1.30 per
| dozen. Can also furnish eggs for
hatching from the finest Ringlet
Barred Rocks in the South; also |
fresh eggs and butter at any time.l
lTelephone me your wants. J. N.
McLENDON, R. F. D. 3, Dawson, Ga
Four Car Loads of
Buggies and Wago
Just Received by Lowrey & Davidson at
their repository on Lee street.
We have the most complete stock of Wagons,
Buggies and Harness ever offered before in South
west Georgia. O/d-Hickory and White- Hick
ory are our leaders in the Wagon Department.
and we are in position to give you the best wag
ons made at a moderate price. We have all sizes
to meet the demands.
We be to present for your careful inspection the
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of New York. Material, finish and workmanship ar
unsurpassed, Our desins are the latest and prices
right. We invite your criticism.
Leaders in their line.
Be Happy! |
Happy the girl, or woman, who has never suffered from
any of the diseases of womanhood! Or, if she has been a
sufferer, happy is she if she has learned of the wonderful
benefits of Cardui, the woman’s tonic! ;
Cardui is a gentle, tonic remedy, for women’s ailments.
It is a natural medicine—safe, harmless, purely vegetable.
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Are made on short notice. Let us have your
order when youneed anything in this line, es
pecially if you want it quick.
THE VARIETY WORKS SOMPANY
DAWSON, - - - GEORGIA
beans. . The very choicest product, the fine
private-estate grown coffee, is bought by the
French Market Mills.
These fine coffees are correctly combined in
exactly the right blend and proportion.
It takes almost twice as long to roast French
Market Coffee as it does ordinary coffee.
Yet all the flavor and aroma—all the refresh
ing and stimulating qualities of the coffee~
are retained and intensified.
Packed in Air-Tight Tins
HUS we deliver to your grocer genuine
French Market Coffee—this coffee like you
get in Paris or Vienna—in all its fresh.
ness and unequaled flavor.
- Beware of Imitations
OU will be offered “French” coffee stated
tc be ‘“The same as French Market Coffee. "
You must be careful to see that the pic
ture of the old French Market, with the name
“French Market Coffee,” is on the label.
This is the only genuine French Market
Coffee.
Try it once and you’ll agree "'There is only
one real old French Market flavor.”
(New Orleans Coffee Company, Ltd., Proprietors)
NEW ORLEANS o 8
APRIL 8, 1913