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The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
A Grand Entertainment in the
Way Of a Supper.

Our friends at the college are
preparing to make everybody hap
Ply. On the 10Th of this month,
next Wednesday night, there will
be such a supper at the college as
the people of Dawson have never
before witnessed. Mrs. McNulty
has the affair in charge and this is
equal to saying that it must sue
ceed, for Mrs, McNulty knows no
such thing as failure in anything
she undertakes. You will be able
to get anything that you call for,
from hot, smoking dish Of fine
Pensacola oysters up to a roast.
turkey and the finest varieties of
cake. There viii be department
for everything and everything
will be conducted In the most sys-
tematie order and style. Besides,
all these various departments will
be presided over by the prettiest
and sweetest lot of girls in Geor-
gia, and just how anybody can
stay away and keep, from going
we can't divine. A large crowd
will be there from abroad-some
from Albany, some from Ameri-
Gus, some from Cuthbert, sone
from Vafdosta and Quitman and
even some from Alabama. For
the young folks ii will be an oe-.
casion long to be remembered
one of the happiest to be met with
in an entire lifetime. Special
provisions are being made, too,
with view to the entertainment
of the old-folks; nobody will be
forgotten-old and young alike
will have happy time. Let it
not be forgotten either that tho
proceeds Of the supper will be
devoted to repairing the college
building. This is an institution
i'll which every citizen Of Dawson
and community should feei direct
ly interested, ard whether you are
prompted to go for tie fun that.
you expect to derive or for some
other purpose, go any how; so be-
cause you feel an interest iI the
institution, and get everybody else
to go. Remember, it is next
Wednesday night, the 10Th, and if
You fail to go after having been
put upon notice you will have no.
body to blame but YOURSELF
Friends living in the country are
specially urged to attend.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
ArtcSiau Water at Inst

Our aartesian well-borers have at'
length struck water. On Tuesday
elght' e1g at a depth of something like
|O.o o. !, feet, the water began to flow
at the rate of several gallons per
minute; but owing to the choked up
fHssoItHl9R ;Ess Hs OF the piping with sand,
!. ~ S.,s VS. lmpossible to gauge,
STytcuratefy, Tt the volume of fiow.-
ny, : y men men IN charge of the well are
to& setang ready to run a casing
uowh IN order to test the exact
zap the-stream; and it NAV
sSn gut THAT the supply will be
""autHnqantly "at sufficient. At any
r?s, y; we shall mot crow until the
r1y Ivory has been sealed. We
~ ,nisnt getinto the same dilemma
ai8Solne of our neighbors.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
~
II Office.

HAVING sold out my interest in
the JOURNAL 10 Prof. Cheyes, and
expecting, too, to leave Dawson
Tor Florida about the lst of Jan
uary' it itbecomes absolutely neces-
sary' therefore, that We should
have settlement with every man
who is owing US dollar. We
dislike to dun anybody, but, under
the circumstances, you will readi-
ly recognize the necessity of such
a course. Please arrange to settle
your subscriptions and other
accounts at once and save us the
further trouble of calling rpon
you in person.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
Personal.

Capt. J. H. Morgan, of Atlanta,
is in the city this week represent
ing that time honored old life in
surance company, the MANHATTAN.
The Captain is a genial, affable
gentleman, and is meeting with
marked success in his mission
through the state. Capt. Morgan
has relatives in this city and is
making his visit here one of pleas
ure as we'll as business. He is
representing a company that stood
the shock of the late war and sur
vived the period of reconstruction,
and, withal, has continued steadily
to advance. both in prosperity and
in favor with the people. Read
the following notice of this popu-
lar old company:
The Manhattan" commenced
business in 1850; and such has
been it's conservative management,
that in the thirty-three years past,
although it has paid over eleven
million six hundred thousand
dollars, (S11,600,000,) to the fam
lilies Of deceased policy holders,
and over nine million dollars
go, 100000, J in dividends and sur
render-values to living members,
it has now laid by, for future re-
lance, assets in the splendid sum
Of nearly eleven million doIlars
($lI, 100000, with an available
surplas OF over two AMI half
N il.oaa.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
A Nut TO Crack.

1t is quite common thing, not
to say universal, to hear our farm
ers say, they have plenty Of every
thing but money. We heard u
good man say, the other day, 81
have plenty Of oats, plenty of
corn, plenty of hogs to make my
meat and plenty of everything else
except money" He added, fur
ther, that he had never felt so
poor in his life as now,-that he
was in debt and didn't have the
money to meet it. We are not
disposed to call in question these
statements for moment, for we
know that this state of things does
exist all over the country; but is
it not singular that such condi
ton of things should exist? Just
think about it. A man with his
barn full, his crib full, his smoke
house full and everything else
around him in abundance, and
yet, he feels poor; hasn't actually
got money enough to pay his
debts. Now, who viii be the first
to offer the Journal proper solu-
ton of this thing? Every man
who reads this, has an answer ready
upon the end of his tongue, but It,
is not probable that his answer is
the correct one. It is not ques-
ton to be answered without
thought, and much thought, too.
To our minds, it is the greatest
problem now before the country,
and the. man who offers the most
feasible solution of it will be en-
titled to the gratitude Of his peo-
pie In the first place, it appears
singular, that man who has plenty
OF everything around him-and
this was the situation of things a
year ago should be in debt at all.
The truth is he has no reason to
buy anything, unless it be sugar,
coffee, tobacco, shoes and dry
goods; and it is hardly probable
that discreet, economical farmer
would buy enough of these things
to involve him very deeply in
debt. With plenty Of oats, wheat,
corn and meat all eady at home, of
his own producing, what does he
need to buy, other than the things
enumerated above? Well, now,
since it is not probable that the
sagacious and far-8eeing farmer
didn't go in debt for these things
far enough to involve him, we ask,
what is it that has dragged him
down and bound him with the
shackles of debt and made him a
slave to this sNecies of bondage?
A proper solution of this problem
will afford a key that will unlock
to our farmers such future of
prosperity as no people upon the
earth ever enjoyed. Tie journal
has a solution in enc word, but it
pfeE9fB TO walt, with Its usual
modesty, to hear from some OF our
thoughtful and more prudent far
mers upon this subject. A dis
cusslon Of this question will do
good, especially, at this season of
the year, and any Of our farmers
who feel inclined to favor the
readers of the Journal with their
views upon it, can now have access
to our columns, provided they will
be short and pointed in whatever
they have to say. Let US hear
from you.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

N, S. lie man prefers wealth
to heai Some few have both
very "A ny haven't either. Well,
you may have first choice. Which
will you take. Health" Very
well, what's your aiiment? "a
little of everything What's the
cause? "Blood out of order. Nd
ney's weak, digestion bad, haart' s
action irregular" Yes, and every
disease can be traced to these
sources. Just take few bottles
of Browns Iron Bitters, it will re-
move the cluses Of disease and re-
store you to robust health. Ask
your druggist and use Browns
ron Bittsrs.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
The Wrong Man.

On last Saturday afternoon,
Sheriff Thornton received infor-
nation that the supposed murder
er of the Valdosta policeman was
lurking about in our county,
lodging apprehension. The re-
ward of seven hundred dollars,
which had been offered for the
apprehension and delivery Of the
said murderer, made the sheriff
and his special deputies on this
occasion feel that they were al
most in sight Of a regular bonan-
"a. Every preeaution was taken
to make sure of the game. A
couple of well tried veterans,
Capt [. H. Pickett and Mr.. L. II.
Thornton, were singled out as the
men to make the arrest. As soon
as all the necessary arrangements
could be affected, the two gentle
men named above, armed from
teeth to toe, seated behind one Of
Mr.. Bryant's flyers" started in
pursuit Of the supposed murderer.
Going direct to Mr.. William Mar
tins, where they expected to find
their man, they were informed
that the object of their pursuit had
just stepped across the line into
Sumter; and, at that very moment,
was in attendance upon a party, at
the plantation of Col. j. T. Thorn
ton. Hurrying on, at rapid speed,
they soon drove up in sight of the
scene of reveling. Without going
into further detail, the suspected
victim was soon located, captured
and brought to town and securely
confined in the county Jail. Upon
a thorough examination of the
prisoner it was found that he an
swered almost perfectly to the
description of the murderer, and
the Sheriff was satisfied that he
had the right man. On Sunday
morning he sent telegram to the
mayor of Valdosta announcing the
capture. The Mayor responded,
bring on prisoner; reward will
be pad upon his delivery here. -
Nr. L. II. Thornton, one of the
special deputies, left with the pris-
oner on the first train for Val
dosta, but when
he got there he found that he had
the wrong man.
The Cuthbert Appeal says tina
Randolph county doesn't owe {
single dollar and has $500 il
cash in her treasury, besides hun
dreds of more dollars to be addeC
between this and Chistmas by tht
paymens OF taxes. Randolph i
one of the best counties in th,
state and Che journal rejoices a
these accumulating evidences O
her prosperity. The Journal ha
many gooA subscribers in Ran
| dolnh
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
U. L. WESTON.

= Mr.. W. G. Bryan and family, of
Stewart county, have been spend
ing several days in the city visit
ing relatives. Mr.. Bryan is one
of Stewards most prominent and
enterprising citizens.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
e have glvays heard thu

have 9lways heard that
gophers " re 4 ;ery delicate table
luxury aul thlt in some sections
they were eaten with a great deal
of avidity. But never until recent
ly have we ever heard of such a
thing as court house litigation over
these animals. A gentleman In
this city relates that when the
railroad was being built through
Taylor county, of this state, a good
mlny years ago, that a farmer,
through VIII ,se plantation the
road ran, had to iile bill of in,
junction against the company to
prevent the hands from eating his
gophers. Fact. every word OF it
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

What would our fathers and
mothers of thirty years ago think
OF young man, nine years of age,
sending his little sweetheart of
seven a note, asking the pleasure
of accompanying her to the party
to-nightg' Surely, the world does
move.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

The Journal is in possession of
a society secret. 1t knows of a
handsome couple residing in this
city who will shortly embark upon
the alluring sea of matrimony.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
Notice to Debtors and Creditors

All parties indebted, either by
note or account, to Roberts Bros,
will please. make immediate pay
Hent to ME and oblige,
W. N. THORNTON, Receiver.
Dec II, 1888.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

We venture the prediction that
Dawson will not have a more sue
cessful merchant than Mr.. J. A.
Laing. He is a young man full
of energy and enterprise and pos
sessed OF a progressive spirit. He
is not the man to stand still, and
we shall be glad to see him sue
ceed.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
Saw MIN Not,co

The undersigned take pleasure
IN announcing that they have To-
GATED a SAW MILL in the vicinity
|ot Brantley's Bridge, on the road
|9et"een D Chickasawhatchee and
Dover, and will be pleased to
|serYe the public at such prices for
lumber as will guarantee satisfac-
ton. Give us call,
HASs & McIA1N
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
4tCost.

Is we, wish to discontinue the
CIo.hihS business, we are now
,Err,ng cur entire stock at COST
,oF CASH. e mean business.
r ,GAaChAL & kA,aIER.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

What necessity is there for
sending off for Silver Ware when
you can buy it at home from
James Sons cheaper and better
than in Macon or AtlantaP
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

A, j. Baldwin & Co. have just
received a beautiful lot of Dado
Window Shades, In point of
beauty and elegance they can not
be surpassed. Prices low down.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

We learn from Mr.. B. F. King,
OF this county, that he has three
cases of pneumonia on his place. It
IS quite prevalent throughout this
section. ~ .
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

Lloyd Parks returned from At
ianta on last Tuesday after an alb
sence of several months. He can
now be found at the store of Mr..
j. A. Laing.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

| have for sale lot of good
second hand furniture. Will sell
cheap for the cash only Call on
me at the Journal office.
u. L. WESTON.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

Ii you want something nice for
a Christmas or New Year present
send to Welch & Agar, Albany,
Ga. They can certainly suit you
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
For Sale or Rent.

i offer for sale or rent my house
and lot on Lee street, formerly
oxned and occupied by Col. L. c..
.Hoyl. Apply early to
4 U. L. Weston.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

TO BHgs and Wa"o takers.
lhove for sale a y,~ { + Ash
anf Poplar imber. T., timber
l$lu stock shape and Will be saw
cd to ill all orders. VIII deliver
at Dawson, and can furnish car
load lots when desired. Address
j. Fl. BRIM,
= FL ...s Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

See notice in this issue of the
change of ownership in the Plan
ing Mill and Saw Mill Business of
0. n. Geise e. Co, Bronwood.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

We were shown a few evenings
since most beautiful afghan
made by the hands Of Miss Min
ME McNulty. The material alone,
out of which the afghan was made,
cast fifteen dollars. Miss Minnie
is not only accomplished intellect
ually but is thoroughly versed,
also, in the domestic domain of
life. The afghan will be ratified
on the night of the supper for the
benefit of the college, and when it
is considered that it was made al
together by the hands of so charm
ing young lady, the young men
ought to make it bring at least IF
ty dollars.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

The Journal is informed by a
reliable ware-house-man, of this
city, that Dawson has received
this season bout 5000 bales Of
cotton hi7 is only about 1000
bales sh 'rt Il last seasons re-
ceipts.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

Mr.. John j. Manan, Savannah.
Ga.' says; Il found Browns 5
Iron Bitters a good cure for a poor
appetite and weak stomach.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

Mrs. L. johnson, 25 Margaret
street, Savannah, Ga, says: 81
have used Browns Iron Bitters
and consider it a superior tonic.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

There was no preaching in the
CITY on last Sunday at either
church, thing that don't often
happen in Dawson.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
Notice.
TO DEBTORS g. CREDITORS.

A Lii person indebted to the estate of
"A June Daniel, deed, are hereby Motif.
ed to make immediate payment to the
undersigned; and those having claims
agains, said estate are hereby requested to
present them properly authenticated for
payment. o. B. STEVENS,
Nov. - fw>sa. "a km'Y
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
Lost.

A heavy brown over-coat with
ban, i ( iOf Black gloves and pipe in the
pocket Finder will please leave
Al this office.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

Yoq had belts. buy one of those
Sl.o0 lamps from James Sons be-
fore they are all sold.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

Rev. John I. Clarke will preach
Al The baptlst church, in this city.
on next Sabbath.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

Many London ladies crop their
hair short and wear an almost in
tire wig, and consequently catch
cold more frequently than their
American cousins, but of course
they all use DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
B.i;a,nc = N"tice.

srAl,. Rafsqpa .. having claims
sSalnat tie Undersigned are re-
qaested y present them at once
tr Feymeid, and those who owe
me Individually will please C me
iorFari ana settle.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

Mr.. Eugene Paschal, of Wilkes
county, {, is on a visit to relatives in
this county.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

The city election passed off on
yesterday very Gaetly. There
WAS but one t;clet in the fell and
therefore no opposition. Mr.. II.
S. Lee decline 70 be candidate
and Chas. Deabler was reelected
in flr, Lees ste ID. We shall have
more to cay abort the new b ard
in anOthar issna.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

6 The indications are that the
sunday schools of our city will
unite in having a Christmas tree.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

Read G. L. Mize's ew Christ
mas advertisement. - 80 =
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

Welch & Agar, Albany, Ga,
don't believe in hard times, they
have an immense stock of goods,
especially in Toys, Fire Works
and Christmas Goods. Don't fail
to call on them when you 90 to
Albany. 1t is worth a trip there
to see their fine display.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

They say ''a word to the wise is
sufficient" but we think it takes
about five, use DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup" You can get this article
in any drag store for twenty-five
cents. Physicians recommend it.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

"Let me see the child and l can
delineate the parent is truth
that needs not to be labored. Ii
parents stamp their own impress
upon the habits anl manners Of
Their children, how crefu they
shaull ba at all times to do nor
say ny aing intha pregencs Of the
caili i Is ugly or ungrac9faL
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
BREVITIEs.

Jugs on hand at r. GEEs11N's
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

We acknowledge receipt of a
couple of copies of the genuine
GRIER's ALMANAC for "a, from
Welch & Agar, Albany, Ga. The
writer has known Mr. l.. i. Welch,
the senior member of this firm,
for many years, and it is with
pleasure that he commends him to
our people who go to Albany to
trade. For Christmas Goods call
on Welch & Agar, Albany, Ga.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

The nine=year-old boy of '83 is
not to be laughed at. He is
taught lessons of gallantry from
the time he lays aside his "bib."
The Journal condemns not the
spirit, but believes the children
can not too early be taught the
regulations and habits of true
southern chivalry.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

Mr.. ThomasG G. Hester, of Stew
art county, died on last Tuesday
of pneumonia. Mr.. Hester was
one of the best citizens of Stewart
county. He had carried an in
surance Of $4,000 on his life until
within a few weeks before his
death. But, unluckily, at the very
last, he threw it off.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

Notice to Druggists and Store
keepers. | guarantee Shriner's
Indian Vermifuge to destroy and
expel worms from the human
body, where they exist, if used
according to the directions. You
are authorized to sell it on the
above conditions. David E. Foutz,
Proprietor. Baltimore. Md.
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13

o,o1 capt. J. w. Roberts proposes to
Sthyert staiS his Clubhouse into COW
tSo "il and granery. He will use
st Ste upper part Of his Clubhouse for
~;;y VyiTi !ifss,,tasEain alla !a lower part he
ca. VII arrange fer ia6ling his milch
tb%. TVS : the Cepton is going into
tire S . Ilaipy fa1n business. We
naven't III the slightest dub but
,'nI mat ne will find it apaying basi-
nus nuss. The journal will watch the
ESgress insgsns OF this enterprise with
@- "a
The Dawson journal., 1883-12-13
..,,NOtloA.L

d;oe We earnestly request all the la
!" tlsS V4aa have so kindly consented
',,s e contribute >'"baskets" for the
JJapPef J e &C .ett tiie%eollege on Wednes-
Ig The, 49ths, Inst, to, have them
tAtN y Ne' without W I'LL, BY 3 o'clock
& & mr. .9"' 4AeA hklies ptssiaing over
sihe''td'5fGs " 'wiH ~t@ka charge of
VIZ n: a., ant evAry nam re ride |.
. c'ae?l n'eli1''| eveFy@bHray help US by
= >, 'llf ~ D :''1nfs AMI .yrla })r,se cs,
~'n'sHs -,tei'%'>l 1aat- ;r3nl sue
Wa as .; Al u afA IN 5st c,rlially in-
a,.. .aa|Ao { st?e attend; everything cool,
WHY WY 5hlng pleasant and attractive.
!, LOU IL get value recaived-Cama
' Mrs E. B. MCNULrY.
The Dickinson press., 1883-06-16
Referring to the recent army scandals

Referring to the recent army scandals
arising from too much poker, the New
York Times sarcastically says: "What
must be done ut West Point is to place
the department %ofpokerin the charge of
a professor who thoroughly understands
the modern game, and who will teach it
at least as well as it is taught in any 9TH
er institution. Such a man as ex-Minis-
ter Schenck, could his services be OBJ
tanned, would soon place West Point
abreast of the age in poker. Doubtless,
the West Point cadets are we'll educated
in many branches of mathematics, but
they must be so educated in poker that
there will be an end of scandals caused
by incompetent poker players on the
part of army officers. 1t is d%isgraceful
that a West Point graduate should be
unable to hold his own against acivilian,
and should thus be tempted to employ
"a poker government funds intrusted to
.-.s1 for other purposes. Let him be a
thorough master of the game-one who
knows just when to come in and when
to stay in, who has the whole science of
drawing at his fingers ends, and for
whom no jack pot has the slightest ter
rors, and WI can once more feel proud
of West Point.
The Dickinson press., 1883-06-16
Never Had Teeth.

Says the Montana Independent: A
nan who never in his life had a tooth in
his jaws ut IL time resided in Montana.
This fact was brought to the recollection
of an old resident of this city by seeing
a statement in an Eastern papert that one
of the most wonderful natural curiosities
of the age is a t%en-year-old Georgia boy
who never had any teeth, and never
showed any signs that he ever will have
any. The man referred to above was
sixty years old, and had never had teeth.
His name was Joseph Bearclaw. He
was Il resident of Adler Gluch in ls64and
1865. Although Nature failed to supply
Mr.. Bearclaw with teeth, she tried to
make amends by furnishing him with
long, strong tinger-nails and toe-nai!s,
which were almost IS hard as bone, and
fully an eighth of an inch thick. 1t is
not known whether he got the name
of Bearclaw from this circumstance, orr if
that was properly his name. He was
from Illinois, to which state he returned
in 1868 or 1866.
The Dickinson press., 1883-06-16
RAILROAD

The annual meeting of the Chicago, st.
Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha stockholders
was held SATURDAY, at Hudson, Wis. The
meeting was purely a business one, and
nothing outslu .of regular routine work was
done. At the meeting 2l4, 9SG s~hares-133,-
1903 common, and Sl,77 preferred-were
represented, and participated in t e vote OF
directors which resulted in the selection of
the following gentlemen: Marvin Hughitt,
Albert Keip, Augustus Schell, &c. Spooner,
H. Nick. Twombley, w. X. Vanderbilt, Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, w. D. Washburn, M. l..
Sykes, Philetus Sawyer, R. I. Flower, David
bows and A. H. Wilder. Ofthese Mr.. Keip
and the Messrs. Vanderbilt were elected for
three years, Messrs. Schell and
Sykes for two years, and
Messrs. Hughitt and Spooner for one year.
The others held over from the previous
election. In addition to the election of di-
rectors the regular quarterly division of II
per cent. o. preferred stock was declared,
payable July 20. The books will be closed
June 80 and opened again July "a. Suisse
quently a meeting of the directors W Is held,
and the following gentlemen were chosen as
officers: President, Marvin Hushitt; vice
president ami treasurer, NJ. u. Sykes; secre-
tary, c. w. Porter. S. O. Howe was also
elected assistant treasurer, with headquarters
at New York. Executive committee: Mes
srs. Hughitt, keip Schell, Spooner and w.
X. and Cornelius Vanderbilt.