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The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
THE PIC MIC.

Friday, the eth da3 of May, was
a bright and cloudless one, and it
being the time appointed for the
annual Sunday school pic aic, the
friends and members Of the two
schools met at tie Baptist church
promptly at 9 o'c1ocE, when the
exercises Of tire day were introduc-
ed by a beautiful song, followed
by ali appropriate prayer by the
Rev: b. W. Davis, pastor of the
Baptist church. Another song,
and Miss Helen Parks, of the
Methodist school recited "Beauti-
fu] May" III an easy and happy
manner. More music and then
Master Jimmie Black, of the same
school, was introduced and favor
ed the audience with an address
that did credit to the young ora
tor. Another appropriate song
was sung, after which the two
schools were formed into pro
cession headed by the Bas,fler
Glass of the' M. e. school and
marched from the church to depot
street thence down depot steet to
"TFartltaoney Park" the place
chosen for the days festivities.
Here the company of Sunday
school soldiers was disInissed to-
enjoy the day IN any way tllat
seemed best to please them. The
ground chosen was not at all in
viting, but it was the BEST the
committee could do uuder the cir
cumstancas. Lemonade was pro-
vided in sufficient Quantities, and
the large asselnblage seemed to
enjoy it to the fullest extent,
Swings and ropes for jumping
purposes we're immoyised for the
chilotrens amusement, and the day
giidect along III a most pleasant
and satisfact }ry way. About
half past twelve o clock dinner was
announced, and the various spreads
were grand to Behold. The guam
tity was more than equal to the
emergency, and the quality was of
the very best. The day, then,
was spent in various ways. The
children enjoyed the swings, the
rope jumping, stealing grapes, p"
the dinner, etc, the grown up
young folks delighted in love
talking and being with their sweet
hearts, while the older ones sat in
the shade of the trees and looked
on the proceedings of the day with
perfect admiration. About /
o'clock the large crowd began u
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
A DUEL IN SIGHT.

A Weston correspondent of the
Americus Recorder, who attended
the general meeting at Macedonia
a few Sundays since, is evidently
a man of undoubted veracftv( y
After writing to that paper a
graphic account of the proceed
lngs of the meeting, he closes his
article in the following interest
ing( ?)way:
Il will say IN behalf of Gooseberry that
Tor festivals her equals are but few, her
superiors' a ne. There was but one man
on the lrouhds Sunday that 1 thought,
Judging com his looks, had not had enough
to eat and that was U. L. w, one of the
editors Of the Dawson Journal, so enouir-
ed OF some of the boys If he had had any
dinner. One told me he saw him drink
two cups of coffee and eat five biscuits,
two pieces of chicken, one piece of turkey.
three slices Of fresh pork; and another
stated that he saw him eat chicken, pie,
and still another said he saw him eat some
OF six different kinds of custard, seven
different kinds of cake and a glass of Jelly,
When he moved to a different part of the
table. don't give the above as fact, on
~ give it as it was reported to me; so
thinking Ke had enough to- last him until
supper, made no further enquiries, but
asked some of the boys from Dawson what
made him look 50 hungry, and they told
me it was natural"
Now, we just rise to remark that
we are not satisfied with the con-
cluding sentence of the aforesaid
reporter, and we hereby announce
our determined intention to shoot
that fellow on first sight.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
DEATH

Our city is called on to mourn the
loss of Miss Rebeeca, eldest laugh-'
ter Of Mrs. A. S. PiIsbury, who
died in Christian triumph at the
residence of her mother on Mon
day night last. She had been for
more than twelve months great
sufferer, d victim of Dropsy, IN
volying the heart With humble
resignation she suffered the viii of
God. We feel assured that our
loss is her eternal gain. Her re-
mains were carried to Ameficus
for }nterment The family may
be confident that they have the
sympathy of the entire comfhuni-
tys
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
WHO rs HE?

On last Monday morning the
writer was invited to take & seat
with a gentleman living III ouf
city for a six miles drive III th6
country. We learned from our
friend III a little while that we
were being drawn by a $475. mare,
and that she was probably one of
the best animals of her kind in
Georgia. Certainly, she is &H an
imal of very rare qualities, ind
priced very highly by her owner.
One hours drive brought 68 up
alongside the finest field of wheat
we ever saw grow in South West
Georgia. This" said our friend,
..is what ] call my Augusta wheat.
It is very fine variety" coDtin-
ued lie, "but not SO good ais the
Dallas" A little further on in
the same field we came to che Dallas,
and to say it was fine, hardly ex-
presses the whole truth. 1t was
magnificent Our friend thought
it would yield 80 or 35 bushels
per acre, but as wheat is d very
ugly thing to guess at we refrain
ed from expressing our opinion,
although frequently urged to do
SO by our genial and entertaining
companion. We think, however,
that we risk nothing in saying that
our friend has established the fact
that as fine wheat can be produced
in this section as ever grew i'll
Middle or North Georgia. This is
grand achievm6nt foTour section
and it is to be hoped that our
farmers generally will profit by
the example. III another field
hard by we saw a magnificent
specimen of fine oats. They were
abolt as good as the land and sea-
SONS Gould make them, but we re-
gret to say that this was the only
field Of oats we saw during our
mornings drive that we consider
ed anything like first class. AS
stated in another column, the oat
crop taken as a whole is failure.
But we are DEPRESSING. After a
careful survey of the oat field we
were wheeled about by our smil-
ing host and next drew up to his
broad acres of fine cotton, where
we found as beautiful a prospect
for a rich yield of the feecy staple
as we ever saw growing ON the
first of May. In the cotton fields
we found the hands all at work,
some ploughing and others hoeing.
Everything was hike clock work,
anu a more polite set Of hands one
rarely meets. Not tho least attrBcA
tive Of all the objects we saw to
admire was our friend fine, state
Ily, fat mules. Such mules are a
credit to any plantation and our
friend is justly proud Of his hand
some stock. A short drive brought
us back to the city, and as we
alighted from the buggy ou4
friend exacted promiseof us that
his name should not appear in the
public prints, that he was entirely
averse to such "cheap notoriety.'
| We have kept our promise, but
should any of our readers ae anx-
ious to know who he is, we would
say that his plantation is just siz
miles northwest of the city anc
Etbat his residence is located OF
s1ain street directly opposite Mrs
4nthony's millinery establish
ment
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
IT Is SAID.

Iuat Cne peSlllefOuS HatSqulrC
has made it's appearance.
That the red-bugs had d good
time at the pic mic last Friday.
That there Is an abundance of
fish in all the streams shis spring.
That the blackberry crop prom
ises to be a large one.
That spring chickens are scarce
in this vicinity.
That Dawson hasa number ofvery
clever boys and sweet girls.
That the farmers are busily en-
gagged fighting general green.
That for good fare the City
Hotel of Dawson can't be beat.
That our town now has splen-
did beef market
That business is very dull just
at this time.
THAT the fruit crop in this sec
ton will not be total failure.
That croquet and marbles are
now in order.
That mumps have about played
out In Dawson.
That our town will likely boast
of city hall next fall.
That vegetables are becoming
quite plentiful in our market
That the miIliners did a good
busines last Saturday.
That the crops are looking well
and growing off nicely.
That many of our farmers are
busy chopping cotton.
That another marriage is talked
of which will astonish all Dawson.
That Capt. Pickett is the "out
risingest" manin town.
That Tobie Thornton talked
sweet to a certain young lady at
the pic mic last Friday.
That moonlight pic mic is to
be given in Presbyterian park
soon.
That man in Alabama got rich
last year by attending to his own
business.
That hogs are numerous In
Dawson and heas viii be plentiful
this summer.
That column after the style Of
this one is being published in
nearly all Of our state exchanges.
That every family should own
one of our clothes washers and
wringers.
That strawberries are a great
invention" and no family should
be without them.
That some of the young ladies
of Dawson are extremely indus
trioUs.
That for fine stock Terrell is in
advance of any county in S. W.
Ga.
That Terrelrs Superior court
on the 4th Monday in
this month.
That our Young people are look
ing forward with great pleasure to
commencement week.
That the Methodist Sunday
school is SOON TO have new or
gan.
That the pic mic last Friday was
a success, so far as theyoung folks
were concerned
That the Ga. Press Association,
now in session at Athens, viii go
on to Washington city before ad-
jobrnment.
That a festival given by the la
dies would pay them just. at this
time, when everything is so dull
in the businas anl pleasure line.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

The Journal is the farmers best
friend. We try never to offer
counsel unadvisedly, and our far
mer friends may rest assured, al
ways, that when we speak it is for
their good. Had our farmers fol-
lowed our suggestions last fall
as to thenecessity of sowing large
ly of small grain, then, there
would have been no necessity for
now deploring the fall off in
wheat and oats,
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
DAWSON. Ca Nav hth.. flssa

DAWSON, GA May 5th, 1883.
MRssRs I. L. WESTON s Co.
1t affords me great pleasure to recon-
mend your Washing Machine and Wrnger.
| have given it a thorough trial and am
pleased with it. It not only washes clean,
but makes the labor of washing mere
past time; and, besides, one can wash the
finest laces or coarsest quilts and blankets
with as much ease and facility as a pocket
handkerchief. l would not be without
mine for any consideration.
Very Respectfully,
Mrs T. j. BLACK.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
THE GRAIN CROP.

The grain prospect is by no
means fattering We have given
this subject our closest attention
for the past few weeks and we are
prepared to say that the wheat
and oats in this section are not at
all promising. There are excep-
tional patches, where the grain
looks well, and, indeed, one or
two instances of large fields where
it is very fine. but as a rule it is
failure. In the first place the
acreage sown iT grain is very
small as compared with that Of
last year, and even thatwhich has
been sown seems to have either
been very poorly fortified or else
cut short by the cold backward
spring. One thing is certain, the
amount of grain produced in Ter
rell and adjoining counties this
year will fall very far short Of the
yield Of last year. This will nee
essarily have the effect to- make
seed oats another season very
high, and we now take occasion to
admonish our farmers, again, to
harvest very closely andsave every
possible bushel they can. The
writer has made several trips into
the country recently FOR the sole
purpose of inspecting the grain
crop, and, as a matter of truth,
he can not write encouraglngly,
This state of things is to be de
plored,, for there is no reason why
our farmers should not produce q
successful oat crop in this country
every year. 1t has been done
even this year in exceptional cases,
as already stated, and the fact
that a few have done well is eyi-
dence that all might have done 50
had they given this matter the
proper attention at the right time
The Journal cautioned the farmers
last fall, time and again, upon this
very subject, but its counsel was
not needed, and, now, when it is
too late to be remedied, we fine
that our worst fears are about tC
be realized. The farmers of this
section viii learn, after all, tina
the Journal is their best friend
and it will not pay to ignore it.
admonitions.
1 Mrs A. G, Sheppard, Savannah
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
A FEW FACTS
Fo Be Considered By Those Most
Interested.

The HAwLEY CLOTHES WASHER is giving
great satisfaction. The proprietors of this
paper have the exclusive right to sell them
in Sumter, Lee, Randolph, Stewart and
Terrell Counties. The machine weighs
only two pounds and is very simple--a
child 10 years old can work it. Tie only
secret about the success of this washer is
in knowing how to use it, and we furnish
printed directions with each machine for
that purpose. We also keep OH hand for
sale one of the best Wringers made. Be-,
low we give few voluntary certificates
from responsible parties who have used
our washer and wringer
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Our cotton men all Gnfoaded
last week at 81 to 9 cts. a pound.
About $50 or 400 bales Of eotfop
was sold here cotton that bSasfTeB
had been holding several naoAsig
for a rise in the market. Mr. j..
W. Wooten sold I6O bailss ae Sets.
a pound, being, the best sale that
was made.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
We are indebted to Mrs. M. H.

We are indebted to Mrs. M. H..
Baldwin, of opr city, for the finest
specimens of strawberries we ever
saw grow. They were quite as
large as guinea eggs, possessing a
most delicious and sweet flavor.
We are sorry that we could not
learn the variety of these extraor-
dinary berries.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
NEW BUTCHER SHOP.

The undersigned comtemplat-
ing the establishment of a perma-
nent butcher shop in Dawson de-
sire to buy all the young fat beef
cattle we can get Will pay spot
cash and good prices for good
stock. Bring your cattle, kid and
mutton in.
CoBB & SPEIGHT.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
The Show Coming.

Owing to some .disappoinfneSs
down theyoads the DonaIdsch Goms
binatiou Troupe was not able to geA
here last ,rues1hy night, but we srs
requested to- say they wifi be here
tomorrow night fFfday) withous
fail, Fhey Will show ut Masonic
Fall
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Can't something be done to pre-
vent the shipment of cotton seed
from our county to other points?
Every winter thousands of bush
els are shipped from this place to
other cities. Let us have an oil
mill and use these seed at home.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

- At his regular appointment last
Sunday, the Rev. Geo. S. Johnston
that he would begin a
series of religious meetings at his
on next Sunday week.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
Well Fitting Suits,

We have Just received full and
complete stock of spring and sum
mef Clothing also large stock of
Cassimers, Cottonades and Linen
Drills. No trouble to show goods
HoRsLEY & KuLEN.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

The farmers between Dover and
Cordrey's mill are as enterprising
as any IN ottr county, The truth
is their crops are looking better
and cleaner than any we have
seen.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
DAWSON. e. Nav Al 1aa9

DAWSON, GA, May Sd, 1888.
MEssRs. U L. WESTON & Co.
My wife has given your Washing Ma
chine and Wringer thorough and impair
tial trial. 1t is a fine success. am salts
fled that can wash as many clothes on it
in one day. as two hands can wash in a
whole week. # is a great labor saving
machine and we would rot be without it
for three. times its value. We washed on
this machine so garments and hsl them on
the line in two hours BY the watch and
four of the pieces were quilts. We recon-
mend it to our friends and neighbbrs
Very Truly Yours,
J. B. F. HGRRRIIu.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
DIR. F. A. GENTH, CHEMIST
WEST PHILA., Jan. 24th, 1888.

WEST PHILA., Jan. oath, 1888.
[ have analyzed the Sulphate of
Quinine Pills, manufactured by
Messrs. William r. Warner &
Co., and those purporting to con-
tain, according to the label,
two grains, [ found to contain
fully two grains Of Sulphate Of
Quinine in each pill. For sale by
DR.. w. B. Cheatham and Dr..
j. r. James Sons.
u A C,.,rnsl4
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

A hasty conclusion is not wise.
Get prices from other dealers if you
like, bat do not buy until you have
carefully exaMned our stock. We
are confident we can save you money
HoRsLEY & KILLEN.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
New SDrIng MliIihHrY.

Gail on Mrs. M. NJ. Anthony, for
the latest styles in bats aud bonnets
for Ladies' Misses and children Her
stock embraces a splendid lot of
neck-wear of the latest novelties.
Prices low.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Don't fail to read Mr.. L. A.
Lowrey's letter in this issue of the
Journal 1t is full of information
as well as humor. He writes up
his trip as a delegate to the Truck
Farmers Convention.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Almost every town in South
West Ga, now has a Cotton seed
oil mill except Dawson. Will
not some of our enterprising mon
led men erect one this summer?
1t will pay a handsome dividend
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Geo. W. Bryan, who opened a
livery and feed stable on Main
street last fall at the City Stables,
has fed more stock than any sta
bic in town. He fed the first
drove of the season and the last
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Messrs. A. j. Carver, T. G.
James, j. W. Roberts and DIR.
tarnum have been spend
ing a few days in Eu-
faula this week. We hope the
boys had good time.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

There will be no preaching at
the Methodist church next Sun
day. The. pastor will give THAT
day to Graves Station church.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

VIII the grand jury at its next
meeting not recommend an appro-
prlatlon by the county to aid in
completing the artesian wellP
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Judge Williams who has been
troubled with partial paralysis for
the past several months is very
much improved. The Judge is
one Of our nof5Iest citizens and we
trust his recovery will be complete
and permanent.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
Z. r. Thornton.

dispefse, leaving the grounds, no
doubt, feeling that the May pic mic
OF 1883 had been, in all respects, q
grand and magnificent success.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

JUST REcEIvED:-Ohe crate
OF OF John Maddox & Sons best
oimI Porcelain ware. For the
incest ware in town call on
j. w. +. Lowrey.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Eddie Orr will leave next Mon
day for two weeks trip into
Middle Georgia. He goes to
Washington, Wilkes county, to
spend a few days with his rela-
tiyes. The girls will miss Eddie
no little during his absence.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
THE old, the Young. the short tho :,

1HE old, the young, the short, the tall
1HE rich, the poor, we please them all.
LET not these words unnoticed fall.
BUT heed the writing on the wall. -
COUNTLESS BARGAINS await your call
at HoRsIEY & KI1EN,s
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Don't forget that John Mad
dock 4 Sons import the best Semi
Porcelain ware into the United
States from England and that the
same Is kept for sale by
j. w. T. Lo~rev.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

=, Prof. ". G. Dodd, of Wildwood.
Fla, and formerly prominent
citizen of Dawson, is on a visit to
relatives and friends in this sec
ton.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Messfs. w. f. Orr, R. T. Sim
mons and y. l.. Weston, as trus-
tees OF The o. o. Nelson Institute
property, are now paying off the
shares TO the stockholders. There
are 81 shares, and each holder is
eu5itfed to $6.51
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

We are expecting Henry Grady,
Of the Atlanta Constitution, to ar
rive in our city every day. His
trip to Dawson will be worth
hundreds of dollars to our sec
ton. ttot to say thousands.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

1t is hard to get some men to
admit that their grain crop is sor-
ry, but this doesn't alter the fact
that it is SO.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

The farmers in the vicinity of
C0rdrey's mill are further advano-
ed with their work than any sec
ton we have visited.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Senator J. P, Walker, Of Web
Ster, passed through tbe city on
last Tuesday en- route to Atlanta.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Hons. R. F. Simmons and j. G.
Parks are in Atlanta this week
assisting in the Inauguration Of
our new governor.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

For dressing the hair, and beauti-
ilying 1t when gray nothing is so salts
factory as Parker's Hair Balsam.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

For stylish turn oat cali on
Geo. W. Brysn. He keeps first
class livery and feed staEfe.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

The early wheat is changing its
green color to that of a golden
hue. 1t will soon be ready for
the harvest scythe.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

DR.. r. G. Jones has so acres in
oats that will make $500 bushels,
but this will be far above the aver
age. The Doctor has succeeded
by proper preparation, heavy fer
tilizing and by sowing the oats at
the right season Of the wear.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

30 to Horsley & Killen's for EN-
ofolderles and Laces if you want to
save money.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Most OF the wheat in the country
is sorry at best. and even that is
being ruiiiea by tsi3 rust.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Mr.. .. L, Weston left on hast
Monday night for Athens to at
tend the Georgia Press Conven-
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

And they say, how, that Tobe
Stevens is iii Attanta trying to sell
the new governor some guano.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

WANTED, 23,264 lbs of BEES
WAX for which we will pay the
highest market price,
4. J. BkIDWTN & m.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Horsley & Klllen has just received
large assortment of Umbrellas;
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

For a nice driving horse go to
Geo: W. Bryan. He keeps moth
ing but good stock.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
w az En- Town.

Why? Because Roberts Brothers
9ndersell everybody else in Shoes,
Notions and Gents Underwear.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Best $1.00 Shirt in the market,
open back or 'front.' at Horsley &
Killens'.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Look at those nobby suits for men,
at HprsleY .N!lltfena.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Look at those handsome towels at
Horsley & Killers.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Capt. Dillon has been shipping
artesian we'll water from Albany.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Wizard Oil * pirkEiasn's $ compound
at, W. B. CstEArHAMss
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

DAWSON, GA, April 10, 1882
MEssRs. U. L: WESTON & Co.
| cheerfuly recommend the Clothes
Washer bought of you. 1t Il all that you
claim for it. w. S. WHIroHARD.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Latest styles soft sna stiff Hats
just relieved by Horsley Il Kulen.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
A TERRELL BOY IN TEXAS

We received a very interesting
letter recently from Henry Ir-
dan, Jr., Of Texas. It will be re-
membered that Henry is one Of
our Terrell boys, having left this
county with his fathers family
last year for Weatherford, Texas.
Henry is engaged in herding cat
tie and writes as follows Of the
great magnitude Of the business.
He says: 81 am working for the
Million Cattle Company. Myself
in company with ten other boys
drove two hundred head Of saddle
horses up to the rancho from
Weatherford. It takes five hund-
red saddle horses to run the rancho,
and from rs to 100 boys. The
rancho is forty miles square and
contains $4,000 COWS. The com
pany will brand 10000 calves and
drive 1000 beef steers to Monta-
ma this spring. l shall be among
the number to go. I am 145 miles
from the nearest court house and
VS. miles from the railroad. The
Company pays from $50 to 500
per month"
We are glad to hear from you,
Henry, write again.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Mrs c.. L. Mize is selling millinery
cheaper than ever.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Before buying paints Of any kind
see W. b. CHkArHAM.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Will the City Council finish the
artesian we'll?
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

P. B. Ives, Savannah, Ga., says
"After taking Browns Iron Bitters
for year Z am entirely cured of az
ANNOYING skin disease
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Our people want the artesian
well completed.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

One and all 60 To Roberts Bros to
get your Shoes
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

Speckled Peas for sale by
r. GEEsLIN.
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10

For Gents Clothing go to Roberts
Bros
The Dawson journal., 1883-05-10
SPECIAL NOTICE.
BREVITIES.
The boys will go fishing.

FRESH sparkling Soda water at
James Drug Store.