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The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
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THE UNDERSIGNED; ASSISTED
BY MISS o. E. PARKER, viii on
Monday, tie goth day Of August, proximo,
open this School for the reception Of pu-
pills.
We propose to give honest and efficient
labor; and while we do not claim that
our School is better than all others, we do
guarantee that thn interest of no pupil
shall suffer at our hands.
All classes and all departments shalt re-
ceive careful attention. Should the. ext
gencies require it, other competent assis-
tants will, from time to time, be added.
Good board, in the best families, car be
had at Ten Dollars per month.
AS the capacity Of our School-rooni Is
United, those desiring to avail themselves
IF the benefits of our instruction, would do
well to enter theirchildren at the beginning.
For further particulars, address
j. w. +. LOWREY, Principal,
July IS, 1883 pm. Dawson, Ga
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
honest living in the sweat of the

honest living in the sweat of the
human face.
ldleness is not only the devils
workshop, but it is the breeder of
Incidence, lethargy and a low ap-
prehension of the worth of labor
and Of life and Of business. It is
also the source of physical and
mental, as well as moral debility.
excavation and deterioration. =
Aside from all moral effects. idle
ness runs family, community, a
nation to seed. Ninetenths of the
worthless wrecks of the country
originate in boyhood idleness.
Parents, keep your boys busy
Interest them by all means in
home; give them recreation and
contribute to their pleasure, in
telligence and morals, but keep
them at work. If you have moth
ing for them to do, find something
for them to do. The streets and
the woods and the creeks are not
the places to train boys. The as
sociatlons in idleness are abund-
ant and ruinous, especially on the
Sabbath, and this is the worst day
In the week when abused. Find
something good to do even on the
Sabbath; if possible make home
church and Sunday School places
of greatest interest on that day to
your children. Especially, keep
the boys busy and interested in
something.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
The Festival

The ice cream and lemonade en-
tertainment on last Friday night.
gwen by the ladies of. the Mite
Society of the Methodist Church.
was "a success in every particu,
lar. Quite a nice sum was realiz-
ed. Mrs. G. A. Cheatham. Mrs.
l. j. Hart, Mrs. I. J. Black al d
Mrs. Geo. S. Johnston, assisted bv
Misses Fannie Loyless, Matte
Harris, Nettie Allen, Beaulah ard
Claude Farrar, Mamie Symms.
Mamie N Blaylock, Mary Pilsbury,
Pet and Charley Cheatham man
aged the affair. The beauty and
the chivalry of the city were out
and gave zest to the festivities Of
the hour. This organization, the
Mite Society, deserve much praise
for the work that they have done
for the Church in the years that
are past, and this woman's 'labor
OF love" is lovingly appreciated.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
A Relic.

One of the old 9Th Georgia, now
in this city, has a valuable relic in
the shape Of a Bible. This Bible
was in a side-pocket, resting over
his heart, at the battle ofChick-
amauga, when grape shot struck
it, badly mutilating the cover, but
saving the life of the owner. The
Bible sof the tightly clasped kind,
and upon its elacticity the bali
spent its force, falling harmless1y
by the side Of the veteran, This
Bible was captured from the army
stores of the enemy at Lawrence
burg, Ky.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
In 1SsSN.

A few miles from this place, in
this county, and neal the residence
CT j. b. Horsley a sanguinary bat
tie was fought betwee1 the Creek
Indians and party OF whites in
1886. These Indians were endeav-
ing to reach Florida to unite with
the Seminoles. In this battle the
father of Mrs. G. A. Cheatham, of
this city, was killed while gallant
~ doing nobly a soldiers part.
AT q point near where Graves
,Station now stands the Indians
were engaged again, making them
to devlde, a portion going in the
direction of where now Chickasaw-
hatchee stands, firing a house on
their way. In their flight an In
dian squaw left behind her an in
FAINT boy of hers which was taken
charge of and raised, and up to
the time of the late war was serv-
ing in the capacity of a servant in
a family in this county. Since
then nothing has been heard Of
him, and his absence iswrapped in
a MYSTERY.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

The vacant lot opposite Mr.. John
B. Perrys residence has been for
long years set apart as the building
site for Presbyterian Church house.
We learn the PresbyterY has engaged
the services of an Evangelist, and
that it is his intention to go to work
looking to the Building of Presby-
terrain Church in our city, result
earnestly desired by all,
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
Aschool Teacher Under Bond

Despite the dull times, justice is
moving nolslessly along, and if it
was not for the reporter even
Court House Dots would hardly
be noticed. On last Monday a
case of assault" through Judge
James Simmons was made out
and the party Ga negro school
teacher) bound over for his APP
pearance at the next term Of the
Superior court. The bondwas fix
ed at $500, and the bondsman
was Dick Beall, a negro, who has a
farming interest of over $4,000.
Now and then we find a negro who
wisely takes advantages ofhis sur
roundings, and is able to benefit
his race.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

A. J. Baldwin & Co. have re-
ceived another new supply of the
ROYAL ST.. JOINS sewingmachine
This IS the third lot they have re-
Geived within the past two months
They have never failed to sell this
machine in single instance where
parties have looked at it. If you
want the best machine in the mar
ket buy the ROYAL st. JOINS at
A. j. Baldwin & Co.'S.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
Small Farm for Sale.

VNHE undersigned offers for sale Good
Il One Horse Farm, located within the
corporate limits of Dawson. Contains leo
acres so acres cleared Good dweIlip i,
and necessary out-houses on the pl, re
Also good well and spring of water. a
bargain is offered. Terms easy. Call early
Aug. %, I'm. jim. WT1ST
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
Dawson a Most Healthy Place.

Typhoid fever is alarmingly
prevalent this season, and many Of
the cases have been of fatal ma
ture, but with it all, we are glad to
notice, that our city has been COM
paratlvely free from this scourge,
and at the present writing is in a
healthy condition. If our citizens
VIII look we'll to proper sanitary
matters, keeping their houses and
yards we'll cleansed, no danger
from disease may be apprehended
this summer. 1t is the Growing
glory OF Dawson that she can
truthtully lay claim as to being
one OF the healthiest places in the
state.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

We pressed our friend, Prof. w.
X. Pilsbury, into service this week,
and as a courteous journalist he
gave us valuable aid in the editor
ial department of thispaper. We
are also specially indebted to the
Rev. George A. Lotion for services
rendered. Friends in need are
truly friends indeed.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Tuesday was one of the days that
could be called blazing hot" Men
tai and physical work on that day
tried mans soul; nevertheless, we
were up to Our elbows in work on
that day in the editors sanctum.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
Fine Cut Tobacco and best i've
and ten cent Cigars at
". G. KENDRICK's S.

Hood g. Paschal have connected
with them T. NJ. JoNEs' who VIII be
PRINCIPAL SALESMAN and Book-keeper,
and respectfully solicits the patron
age of the planters in handling their
Cotton the coming season. at their
Warehouse East side Main Street.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
BUSINESS Gard

Having purchased the entire
T " 9 on or DRUGS belonging to DR..
I'D w, D. oheatham, the under signed
proposes to run FIRs'g Glass
D., STORE at the same stand
h9y, close attention to business he
iGioPes to merit a share of the pub
he h,tp patronage. VIII keep nothing
out the purest drugs and medi7
zines: Prescriptions carefully
compounded at all hours of the
AMY Sn{ao or night Satisfaction guar
W. G. KENDRIcK, MI. D.
One and all go to Roberts Rroo 70
get your Shoes, w - - y
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Roberts Brothers have succeed
ed in numbering all the merchants
in town on the SHOE BUSINESS.
They command, now, nearly the
entire trade in this line.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

The swamp that is near Graves
Station is said to be full Of bears.
With all the equanimity Of ''the
gentlemen in black they enter the
adjacent corn fields and strip the
corn from the stalk.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
In a bad Condition.

Capt. R. F. Simmons, on last
Saturday, spent the day at the
Gamble place, farm Of his near
this city, and reports bad condi-
ton of his crop in that locality.
Norain of any account since last
June, and he fears that he will not
make more than one-fourth of a
crop of cotton.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Wouldn't it be we'll for board
Of health to be appointed by our
city council? Sanitary arrange
ments need to be looked after, for
disease and death may be preven-
ted by so doing.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

A SMALL FARM FoR SALE, two
miles Northeast of Bronwood, on
the s. w. r. r. Any one Wishing
to invest in good lands, good i'm
provements and farming advanta-
ges can make money by calling on
the undersigned at his mill and gin
in Brentwood, where the public
can be accommodated without no
tice. j. u. WELLS.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
Tommia Anent fnrniArlr

Tommie Avent, formerly an ap-
prentice in this Office, left last
Sunday to accept position in the
large printing house of james 2.
Harrison & Co, Atlanta, Ga. OF
course we wish Tommie much sue
cess and pleasant surroundings at
his new home.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

The little "skirmish'' near the
depot a few days ago didn't result
IN much harm to those engaged in
it-only little blood flowed
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

A drove of 260 beeves passed
through Dawson one day last week
on their way to Montgomery, to be
shipped from that place by rail to
Texas. What shame! We had
better husband our meat at home.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

WANTED, -Anagentfo for the Sin
ger Manufacturing Co.'S Sewing
Machine in Dawson and vicinity.
To good live man this is a splen-
did opportunity. Address The
Singer Manufacturing Co., Cuth-
bert, Ga. 1t.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Prof J. w. T. Lowrey opened
his school, the Owen Nelson Insti-
tute, on last Monday morning with
fortyselght pupils. This is a very
good beginning, but other pupils
are daily expected. The Professor
is q good teacher and viii build up
for himself a fine school.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

MIR. ). n: West has for sale a
very desirable small farm within
the corporate limits of our town.
Head the advertisement in to-dav's
paper. =
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

For several weeks past, every day
our place has been encircle ] by dark
ominous clouds that wcald reach as.
far as the bordeas Of this city, and
then food the surrounding country
with rain, leaving as to bask in the
sunlight and suf II from an intolera-
Bile dust. Our l:etle spot would gladly
welcome refreshing shower, for our
gardens are literally burned up, and
all vegetation is suffering.
Since the above was put in type
Dawson has been blessed with an
abundance OF rain
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

The Americas Recorder touched
the right key in its opposition to
carrying the cattle out Of this State
to feed the people of Texas with.
Words wisely spoken.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

. e. Old DR.. Cheatham did good and
day evening.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

In the yard of the residence oc-
cupied by Mrs. Pilsbury is a fig
tree prolific in fruit. Ithas three
crops of figs each season, and they
are of the most luscious variety.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Mr.. W. G. Simpson will begin
at once the erection Of new dwell
ing house on the vacant lot just be-
yond the Jail, on Lee street. This
new house is to be occupied by Mr..
j. B. Roberts, and Mr.. W. G. Sta
than will occupy the house soon
to be vacated by MIR. Roberts.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Roberts Bros. are just receiving
new lot of handsome shoes
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

ocH% n MONTH and Board Cor three
ROc live Young men or ladies in each
county. Address r. w. Ziegier & Co.
Philadelphia, Pa (aug 16,4w,
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
IT A TX 1T The World Watch Station
u ~ kA a ri. pn,.lrn,r, l. IL. f...a...A

BEATTY'S Organs Is useful STOP
sets reeds only$6J. PIANOS 1925 up. -
sE illustrated catalogue free. Address
BEATTY, Washington, N "
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Call at Paschal & Kaigler's and
see those handsome Fichues and
Lace Collars just received. .
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
"A Valuable Farm for Sale.

l will sell from two to eight
nun hundred u acres Of land, at prices to
SUIT the times. Each lot has GOOD
IMPROVEMENTS, and a splendid
e% w farm open on it. Stu
u , SIX miles from Dawson, on the
road to Brooksville. Those want
ing a desirable farm, and a pleas
ant home, will do well to call at
0 once or address me at Dawson,
va M. L. HARP.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

The time of the "lazy brigade"
is drawing to a close. Whiting
sticks and gossipping will be at 9
discount soon. The first bale of
cotton depressed the crowd, but
they have reunited again, and it is
only expected that the brigade will
disband about the first of Septem-
Der, when the rush of business will
push" them out of the way.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. $. S. Harvey and children
are in the city.
Miss Alice Dozier has returned
from Georgetown
Mrs. Newberty left for the state
of Texas on lass Sunday to visit
her daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Baldwin
have returned from tile Indian
Springs.
Messrs. Cheves, Iaing and james,
Terrell's agricultural representa-
tives, returned from Atlanta last
Thursday.
Mrs. I. Ell. Pickett and children
have returned from the Magnolia
Springs.
Senator Parks and Representa-
tive Simmons spent Saturday and
Sunday with US.
MISS Matte Lalng, who has
been on a visit to friends in At
lanta, came hdris last Friday.
Mrs. o. N. Geise and Mrs. W.
S. Dozier, of Brentwood, after
spending several weeks in the city
of Atlanta, came home last Thurs
day.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Anthony and her
daughter, Miss Cora, have return
ed from Cuthbert.
Mrs. J. r. Mercer, who has been
absent in Atlanta for the past
several weeks, came home one day
last week.
Little Tommie McGill is at home
again after an absence of several
months.
Misses Annie and Belle Cheat
ham have gone on a visit to friends
at Union Point, Ga.
Mr.. J. W. Wooten came home
last Monday from his extended
grip to the north.
Mr.. Lloyd B. Parks left on last
Tuesday to go into business in At
lanta. Lloyd is a clever, industfi-
Gus boy, and will succeed anywhere.
Miss Nora Allen, who has been
on two weeks visit to friends in
Albany, returned on last Thursday,
and reports a pleasant stay while
in the "artesian city
Mr.. J. B. Mount and family left
us on Sunday for their new home,
La Grange. Mr.. NJ. regretted very
much to part with his friends in
Dawson, and requested us to say
goodbye" for him.
The wife Of Judge L. NJ. Len
nard, who has been absent on a
visit to Eatonton, Madison, Mil
ledgeyille and Athens. returned
home on last Tuesday, and the
Judge is now happy.
Up to a few days ago we learned
that DIR. w. ". Farndm, who is
now at the Indian Springs, was
improving, but that a day
or two back he has not been SO
well. 1t is the universal wish of
all here that he may soon be re-
stored to his usual health.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

The Junior returns thanks to
Miss Pet Cheatham for a basket
OF peaches. They were the lar
gest and most luscious Of any that
we have seen this season
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

We have labored under many
difficulties this week in getting out
our paper. Of the five employed
in the office, every man OF the
force is on the sick list, except one,
and he has been working alone
until midnight. Please take the
paper as it comes to you without
any apologies ON our part.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
j. w. f. LOWRBY.
Tired All Over,
What Rested and Refreshed 4
weary man in Memphis

"t Dte'1 III NAC1lE 1lAAo>
''No, it never amounted TO acute lain.
but continued to be dall weary ache in
the small of my back, writes Mr.. James
Thomas, of No. so Madison street, Mem
phis, Tenn. This was an old experience,
and life became dull music. 1was tired ali
over, with pain in the lower limbs, and a
habit Of lying awake of nights. Recently
| tried one Of BENSON'S .CApCINE POI
RQUS PLASTEIfS and wis decidedly re-
lieyed within twenty -four hours, 1t may
have been Providence that aid the work
by agents, and among them BeMson's plas-
trs ranks Grst as an external remedy. 1t
acts quickly in relief and healing, and rem
ders life Better worth living. Price IS cts.
Look in the middle of the plaster for the
word CAPCINE. Ask your physician
about it. Seabury & johnson, Chemists.
New York, ang 49, 4 ".
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

having overcome some petty OBJ
" oCrcleS' we are now prepared to ac-
Uonimodate all who choose to pat
p3nlze our school at Anderson Ac-
a." ";tehly' We guarantee fullindem-
n1,l. to our patrons. Altho'
I Iur building is by no means the
largest In the county, yet
There is room enough for ali;
-'oom IN the wildwood, if not in the hall. y
~ M. J. WEBB.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Wheat ground at Baldwin &
Co. q Geise's mill only on We'd
nesdays Of each week.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Good nickle Cigars for q cents
at w. &. Hendricks.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

The Cheapest Lot of Lamps at
James u Drug Store ever brought to
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

ReA-We will sell Paints for the
CASH cheaper than anybody.
JAMES Sons.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23
BREVITIES.

Cotton pickers are now in de-
mand, and good prices a re paid.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Duke OF Durham Cigaretts for
sale by w. c. KENnRTcr "
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Browns Ginsing Tonic for sale
by w. c.. Kendrick.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Up to few days ago we learned
that DIR. w. ". Farndm, who is
now at the Indian Springs, was
rapidly improving, but that a day
or two back he has not been SO
well. 1t is the universal wish of
all here that he may soon be re-
stored to his usual health.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

The umbrella tree, of the China
variety, is found at many resid ences
in this city II Is tree that is very
pretty to see, besides it affords n
good shade. Those at Capt. Fultou's
are very attractive.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

All Unpopular patent medicines,
and some that are not popular, at
DR.. w. G. Hendricks Drug Store.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

The wife Of Judge L. NJ. Len
nard, who has been absent on
visit to Eatonton, Madison, Mil
ledgeyille and Athens. returned
home on last Tuesday, and the
Judge is now happy.
The Dawson journal., 1883-08-23

Mr.. J. B. Mount and family left
us on Sunday for their new home,
La Grange. Mr.. NJ. regretted very
much to part with his friends in
Dawson, and requested us to say
goodbye" for him"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-24
Hop Bitters are the Purest aud Best
Bitters ever Made.


They are compounded from Hops, Malt,
Buchu, Mandrake and Dandeloin--the old
est, best, and most valuable medicines
in the woodland contain all the best and
most curative properties of all other rem
edics, being the greatest Blood Purifier,
Liver Regulator, and Life and Health Re-
storing Agent on earth. No disease or i'll
health can possibly long exist where these
Bitters are used, so varied and perfect are
their operations.
They give new life and yigor to the aged
and intrm. To all whose employments
cause irregularity of the bowels or urinary
organs, or require an APPETIZER, Tonic and
mild Stimuant Hop Bltters are invaluable,
being highly curative, tonic and stimuli,
ting, without Intoxicating.
No matter what your feelings or symp-
toms are, what the disease or ailmeut is
use Hop Bitters. D,nt wait until you
are sick, but if you only feel bad
or miserable, use Hop Bitters AT
once. 1t may save your life.
Hundreds have been saved 10y so doing.
$500 will be paid for case they will not
cure or help.
Do not suffer or let your friends suffer,
but use and urge them % use Hop Bitters.
Remember Hop Bitters is no vile, drugged
drunken nostrum, but the Purest and
Best Medicine ever made; the Invalid g
Friend and Hope, and no person or family
should be without them. Try the Bitiers
to-day. (3)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-24
The Mind Of the Good Whist Player

A chess player, or solver OF chess
problems, has Away to deal with pieces
of constant value; thus, the knight,
bishop, pawn, etc, are OF constant val
ues, SO that his combinations are not Sc
very varied A whist player, however,
has in hand not only cards which vary
in value according to what is trump,
but during the play of the hand the
cards themselves vary in value; thus,
ten may. after one round Of suit. be-
come the best card in that suit. Brain
power, independent of stored knowl-
edge, is, therefore, more called into
action by a game of whist than it is by
mathematics. chess or classics; conse-
quently, while the mathematicians and
classical scholars may be found in null
titudes, iirst-class whist player is a
rarity; if we required an accurate test OF
Empower, we should be far more
likely TO obtain correct results by an
examination in whist than we should by
an examination in mathematics. In the
latter, examining might supply the place
Of intelligence; in the former, no
amount Of examining could guard
against one-tenth of the conditions. A
iirst-rate mathematician may on other
subjects be stupid; iirst-class whist
player is rarely if ever stupid on origi-
nal matters requiring Judgment
Chambers Journal.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-24
Urirln Of the Calendar.

The word calendar is derived from
caieRdiUm, denOting the commence
ments OF months, which, in the Ian
guage Of ancient Rome, were called
dies ca'cHRF, or simply calcndr; /, e.,
days on which calling out should DC,
eur, from "cdlo,' I cali. This "callne
out took place upon theGeappcaranct
Of the small crescent after new moon,
and at the present day remains the Gus
tom among those people who. as for in
stance the Turks, reckon time wholly
from the recurring phases Of the moon.
This was loudly proclaimed from the
roofs Of public buildings by appointed
priests or seers, who were required 10
seek for the moons crescent in the even
Ing sky either two days after new moon,
or four or five days after the last ap.
pearance Of its light in the morning
sky; this, then, was established as the
beginning of the month, the single days
being reckoned by counting backward
or forward from the night, or from the
intermediate day Of full moon. This
method OF reckoning time from the rev
olutions and phases of light of the
moon has been long practiced in those
countries in which the constant clcarness
OF the heavens enables people TO deter
mine with considerable accuracy the
first appearance Of the moonlight, the
so-called "new light and, again,
among those whose limited intercourse
with other nations afforded no compari-
son of fixed standards. In countries,
however, where continued clearness OF
sky was not afforded, or where the ne
cessity was urgently felt for regular
determination Of future dates, the seers
NJ length desired that they be permitted
TO calculate, upon the basis OF tie past
determinations of the duration of the
regular months, and to publicly RECORD
the number and the method of counting
the days Of the single months. Thus
in place of the public proclamation
from the housc'tops of the observed ap
pearances, the calendar now came int
use, containing calculations Of thu
calling days "--ProteSSor William
Foestcr IN Popuiar Science ltonthly.