The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1883-07-26
PERSONAL MENTION

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MIR. Warren Dent, of Eufaula.
Ala, was In the city on last Tues
day.
Miss Kate CASTOR, of Eufaula,
Ala, is spending a few days in the
city, the guest OF Mrs. Anthony.
Sid Cheatham has bone-felon,
and, therefore, disqualified for
duty this week.
Nick Kenney, our efficient and
clever jailor, is in trouble. He
tinds it difficult to manage his de-
mepted prisoners.
After severe illness Of several
weeks we are glad to see DIR. Sta
pleton, OF Bronwood, out again.
Mr. A. J. Carver is now eniov-
ing the pleasure Of a summer life
at White Sulphur Springs, Hall
county.
Mrs. j. G.. Parks and children
left on last Thursday to spend sew
eral weeks in Atlanta with the
Senator.
After an absence of several
weeks Miss Lena Harper has re-
turned home, bringing Miss Watts,
of Georgetown, with her.
No man is more missed from our
town than Capt Dillon. The last
heard from he was at the Indian
Springs enjoying life finely.
Mr.. S. d. Hatcher is in the city
on a visit for a few days. Mr..
Hatcher was formerly a resident
of our town and engaged for a
while In business here.
After spending several days at
home with his family, on ac-
count of the severe illness
of Capt. johnson, Hon. r. f.
Simmons returned to Atlanta on
last Sunday.
Judge VIM. G. Statham stands
pre-eminently above any man in
this section as prophet He pre-
dicted ten days ago, as he CLAIMS,
that it would rain on the Oath inst,
and sure enough it did.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Mount
contemplates leaving Dawson.
Jake is clever fellow and has
made us a good citizen. Hope he
will, yet, reconsider his purpose to
leave and remain with us.
Hon. J. B. Christie, of Leon
county, Fla, is visiting relatives
and friends in this section. Mr..
Christie was for a long time resi-
dent of this county and his many
friends are glad to see him back
again.
Miss Kate Fielder, a very pretty
and accomplished young lady from
Perry, GA, who has been on a Wis
it to Dawson, the guest of Miss
Nora Allen, returned to her home
on last Monday, and at least two
of our young gents have been I'M
happy since her departure.
Rev. z. B. Graves, of Albany,
has been in the city this week Wis
iting friends. While here he
preached some fine discourses at
the Methodist house of worship,
Mr.. Graves is an elegant gentle
man, and we were glad to have
him with us.
sMr. Fort West is spending few
days in our city with relatives and
friends. Fort is now living in
Columbus, engaged in the cotton
business. He reports that Column
bus is entirely sanguine on the
railroad question and fully be-
lieves that it will be built.
Notwithstanding the big strike,
our very efficient operator, Mr..
Charles E. Holiday, still sticks to
his post and keeps his Office open
for business. Charley is one Of
the best operators in Georgia and
deserves promotion. We hope he
will get it though we should hate
to see him leave Dawson.
Miss Dosia Reese, of Benevo-
lence, and most charming young
lady, who has been on Il visit to
Miss Minnie Allen, returned to her
home on last Thursday. Miss Do
STA has many friends and admirers
in Dawson, and we know of one
certain fellow who has bad case
of Reese on the brain.
Speaking of one of our young
ladies who has been III Albany this
summer prosecuting the study of
the fine arts, under the tuition of that
talented artist, Mrs. r: j. Bacon,
the News and Advertiser has this
to say: "Miss Mamie Chaires
will return to Dawson with an ele-
CANT assortment Of painted china,
the result Of her industry this
summer. Among her latest pro-
auctions are two Beautiful plaques,
one "The Jerseys" the other "rhe
Witches Daughter" She is now
at work upon a plate in three col
ors with a wild vine and purple
berries trailing down one side"
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