The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1884-06-05


mark that the subject is not suffici-
emily far reaching to touch the
pockets of these people. They are
willing to have the road if Dawson
will build it, out the writer is inclin
ed to the opinion that Dawson need
not expect anything from Albany in
the way of substantial aid. Dawson
is amply able, however, to build the
road, and for her own good she
ought to do it. r..
NOTES AND PERSONALS.
On last Sunday night the Rev.
DR.. Wharton delivered lecture at
the Baptist church upon his travels
in Italy which was grand indeed.
Why not our Baptist friends Of Daw-
son invite him 10 deliver this lecture
there 7 - .....~
The crowds Of people that gather
around the artesian we'll here to
quaff its waters are immense. Even
as late as 10 O'Clock at night there
are frequently largo crowds gathered
TO quench their thirst. ....
The Albany people are talking Of
building another large hotel. They
attach more Importance to hotels as
developers than snYthing else, rail
roads not excepted.
Albany is rapidly taking position
as city Of art. There is probably
more attention given to the fine arts
IN Albany than in any city in the
South according to size. Very
much attention has been given to
painting during the pact few years.
Mrs. r. J. Bacon, the principal in
strueNess in this art, is said to be
one of the finest artists in tho state.
Albany's library reflects great
credit upon the tastes of her people.
It 10 well conducted and first class
success.
The skating rink has been all the
attraction here during the past few
months. 1t certainly has been very
popular with the young folks.
Your reporter is at Mrs. Crugers,
in order to be hard by the we'll,
where he can drink at all hours right
fresh from the fount. 1t is, indeed,
pleasant place to stop. Our hos,
tess is SO thoughtful of every want.
Mr.. J. d. Cheves is said to have
the earliest melons in this section.
He has at least 1000 that will weigh
from Is to 20 pounds each, now.
The picnic out at Palmyra, which
takes place to-day, has been the
theme OF considerable discussion
recently. Everybody seems bent on
going and the indications point to a
GRO vd Of not less than 1900 per-
sons. 1t will be one of the biggest
things in the way of q picnic that
ever occurred in this country. Daw-
son, Of course, will be there, in full
force.
The melon men in this section are
in high spirits. Their crops are fine
and at least ten days in advance OF
last year.
Rain is very much needed in this
section and unless it falls within a
very few days the crops will be very
seriously damaged.
If the people of Dawson could
realize for moment the high esti-
mate III which all Albanians hold
their Grtehian water, the former
would never rest satisfied until they
had secured good flow at Dawson
An artesian we'll at Dawson would
be worth ten thousand dollars to the
town in one year. Let the work,
therefore, be resumed, and never
stop until good flow Of water has
been obtained.
Mr.. Pomp Gilbert, who fell into
one of the cisterns here recently
during FIRE and who was seriously
bruised, is now ont again and at his
post of duty. Polnp is one of the
best Of young men and has received
not a little sympathy during his
affection.
The boast Of Albany Is her fire
department She has two companies
that will compare favOrably with any
in the state.
The expense levied upon the citi-
zens Of Dawson for the support of
the city government is not third as
,nnch ma IL 10 in Alhopv onJ r.