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The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20
The Progress of Dawson.

lawson IS one OF the most thrift
" and progressive. towns in Geor-
gia' as can be proven by visits to
oCner toWns-somo of which are
more advantageor sly situated and
much more pretentious. Our
town has displayed public spir-
1t, iberality and home pride that
IS ehvied and coveted by its neigh
pors, With these facts before us.
the following from the Savannah
News will be read with interest
by the citizens of the town:
"The idea of forming joint stock
companies for the purpose Of
building up and identifying vii
lagos and small towns is not new
one. Several villages North have
had such organizations in success
full operation for years; When
the many good points of such
companies are considered it is
strange that they have not been
formed in nearly every town
throughout the country. How
many towns now decaying and
unattractive, might be made beau
tlful and delightful places of resi-
dence if people only had a little
public spirit, and would work to-
gether for the improvement of
their homes and the building of
new ones!
There is scarcely a town of any
pretentions that could not sustain
an improvement company of from
200 to 500 shares, payable at 81
per month on each share. The
funds could be loaned monthly or
quarterly, and thus money that is
generally wasted would be devoted
not only to the building of homes,
but would be proftably invested,
paying regular dividends to stock
holders learning the people, espe-
clally the young men, practical
lessons in economy and thrift.
In most towns land and build
ing materials are cheap, and a
very neat house, suitable for a
small family can be built for from
$500 to 1000. A building asso-
citation could insure the erection
of from three to ten such houses
every year, besides lending small
amounts to members for the i'm
provement of old buildings.
Whenever you find a town in
which there is properly directed
public spirit, you will find one in
which the people are prosperous
and contented, and in which the
value of property steadily though
perhaps not rapidly, advances.
Public spirit is contagious, if the
conditions for it are favorable it
will soon make itself apparent in
community.
IL the money is not needed for
the erection or Improvement of
buildings, it can be devoted to the
establishing of manufacturing en-
terprises which will add to the
business and Importance of the
town. There is always room for
such enterprises and they rarely
fail to be profitable when proper
ly inaugurated and conducted on
sound business principles.
+ If the people of a town want it
to become attractive, they must go
to work and build it up. Ii they
wait for capitalists or outsiders to
come in and build it up, they will
be disappointed. Capital is no.
where SO timid as in small towns,
and it seldom pays to invest mon
ey in a town where the people are
devoid Of public spirit and local
pride"
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20
From the Reverend Clergy.

Among the many ministers of
the gospel, who have been helped
by Browns Iron Bitters, the Rev.
E. A. Spring, Corydon, Iowa, says,
Il used it for general ill-health
and found it great help" Rev.
James McCarty, Fort Stevenson,
Dakota, says, at cured me of Sc
we're dyspepsia and increased my
weight twenty-five pounds" The
Rev. Mr.. Offey, New Bern, N. c.,
says he has taken it, and con-
siders 1t the best medicine known.
The Rev. Mr.. Whitney, Hingham,
Wis, says, "After a hong sickness
from lung fever | used Browns
Iron Bittyrs and gained strength. .
So throughout the States witt
hundreds and hundreds of othel
clergymen.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20
Debt and Credit.
Boston Beacon.

Boston Beacon.
They had been to the circus,
where they INDUCED in peanuts
and lemonade. They then went
to have some ice cream. She was
very tired, and managed to quar-
rel with him.
Chow, is this the end?" he ask
ed.
at is and I shall never speak
to you again"
"And last Sunday you said you
loved me"
81 did then; / don't now.
"Well, who is to pay for all the
ice creamT'
"You horrid miser! You pay,
and then you may send me a bill,
and if I owe you a thing [ will pay
up" r,,
she received an itemized state
ment:
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20
BUcKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Philblains, Cnrn and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale
by Crouch Bros.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20

Rev. Sam Jones, in preaching
to husbands recently, said: did
you ever start anywhere with your
wife and keep hurrying her up
when you ought to know that she
has not only to dress herself; but
five children besides, while You
have nothing to do but to get
ready? And, after awhile, she
tells YOU to ego ON, husband, I'm
afraid | can't get ready in time
for you; don't want to hin1er
you." I've done just that way.
I've walked off and out OF the
gate, and then I'd stop and think.
Then [ would walk back, and go
in and find worry on my wife's
face and tears in her eyes, and I'd
go UP and pat my arms around
her and say: "Wife, 1 want you
to forgive me, and she forgive
mef' The Rev. Sam Jones is, no
doubt, d good man, but If hewill
take lhold and help Mrs. Jones
dress the little ones next tinie, be
will be better still. 1t is evident
that he is not perfectionalist, as
he virtually admits there is room
in him for improvement.-Savan-
nah News.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20
An Enterprising, Reliable House.


Crouch Brothers can always be
relied upon, not only to carry in
stock the best of everything, but
to secure the Agency for such ar
ticles as have well-known merit,
and are popular with the public,
thereby sustaining the reputation
of being always enterprising, and
ever reliable. Having secured
the Agency for the celebrated DR..
Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, will sell it on a positive
guarantee. 1t will surely cure
any and every affection Of the
Throat, Lungs and Chest, and to
show our confidence, we invite You
to call and get q Trial Bottle
Free.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20

A CRANK was arrested in New
York the other day who said he
was on his way to Washington
to kill Cleveland.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20
Balance dGe...s'''..'.'''''''''''''

Will call tomorrow and collect. ,,ct
When VI en- he called, she said, Come me
into the parlor, Moses, ana ! II
nav vott.d 4 Minute later she
EXTRACTED rS new debts entered as
sundries, and half an hour ia a,g
thew ate ice cream together and md
made plans for the future. NO
cards,
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20

Mrs. VAsoN, wife Of Judge d.
A. Vason, died in Albany a few
days since
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20
DR.. Motifs Powders

EVER FAIL 70 CURE EXPLANATION
~ o. the Kidneys, Gravel, elect, strict
Hres anG all Urinary diseases. Nevous and
Physical Debility, Genital Weakness and
all taose untold miseries caused by Inds-
cretion or Excesses. Syphilis in all it's
forms permanently cured. Yellow or
Brown spots ON face and body, Sore
Throat and Nose, Scrofula, Old Sores, &c
zema, letter and all Blood and Skin dis
cases. Urinary diseases cured in 3 days,
Price SO. Enclose the money to FRANK
STEVENS d co.. Baltimore. Md, and il
will be sent by mail sealed. For sale Ivy
J. II. James Sons, Druggists.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20

!HE Graphic this week will con-
Sln hne front-page picture of
dne0tenant General Phil. Sheri-
H tb OF the U. S.A.;General Miles,
I1e noted Indian fighter, of .. s.
1faht, as Lieutenant of the q. 8.
H. h. In the Mexican War, and the
1ouSe In which he was born.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20

;0c A NORMAN missionaryis preach
ny IN the vicinity Of Blakely.
4, = has been warned to listen for
bSo@ething to drap,s It is to be
A0pea that it will "drap" soon.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1885-08-20

HE State press teens with
good news from the farmers.
From Rabun Gap to Bainbridse,
and from Niekaiack to the sea
comes : the cheering news that the
.ertlle lands of Georgia are yield
ing such crops as they have sel-
Gom yielded before. Verify, the
uawn is breaking, and the day of
our redemption ID tfigt.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08
TO OUR MANY READERS.

It is our aim in preparing this pub.
LEGATION to furnish, information concern.
ing Dakota. and more particularly in
regard to Pembina county, Of Il relia.
BILE character and from practical
sources. Should this edition, of the
PIONEER EMPRESS give IL very favor.
able impression of Pcmbina county to
outsiders. whicl, we think it should,
then we are prepared to add that the
facts Of the case Justify the impression,
and we ask those contemplating u trip
to Dakota who read these pages. to
visit our county and investigate the
situation for themselves.
We are under obligations to many
friends for contributions and sugges.
tions for this edition. In some eases
articles have been received touching
in part upon matters already covered
by others. Such being the case. it
has been necessary for us to eliminate,
Unite and condcnsc. to avoid, us far as
possible. repetition. We ask our read.
ers and patrons to be indulgent towards
any minor defects. from which no pub.
LEGATION of this kind can ever be entire.
To- froo
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08


The editor of this paper had all in.
terview recently with Benjamin elias.
gov, Esq, Secretary of the Colonial
and United States Mortgage Company
Of England, in which that gentleman
expressed his views freely in regard
to the profits in flax raising. He has
had large experience in raising flax on
his estate in Ireland and also as a flax
spinner. Having carefully investi.
gated the conditions of soil and climate
here, Mr.. Glasgowis emphatically of
the opinion that the growth of flax in
this country is destined to he very
profitable. He thinks the nanuf;,c.
ture Of the fibre here into various
articles of utility will he IL paying in.
dustry. "Were forty. instead of
fifty years Of age, would invest i'm
this business here myself''-aud Mr.,
Glasgow is not mere tlleorist, but Il
man of large experience, close obser.
Walton. and who Is not satisfied to base
an opinion OH anything less than all
the facts. While not more than two
crops of flax can be raised successive.
~ on the same land, the soil is not i'm.
pOverlSlled thereby for wheat,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08
Mortgage Sale.

nEFAtLT having BIZ made In the payment
II Of the sum of Two Hundred and Sixty three
:nd seventy six one htndredtls dollars which is
q certain mortgage duly executed and delivered
by Catherine Flynn t. william d: McClintock
bearing date the slst day OF November 4. p 1888:
and duly recorded IN the office of tile Register Of
Territory Of Dakota. OH the 2snd day Of November
A. D. 1855 at 2:3O o'clock p. M, III book 9of mort
cages; on page 3ss, and whereas raid mortgage
1895. duly assigned by the ed William d. Nc.
Clintock 70 A. e. Nichols. witch assignment was
duly filed for record IN the office Of the Register
March A. D. 1885 at the hour Of 30 o'clock in the
forenoon Of same day. ind was duly recorded in
book No. y OF mortgages on page land no action
Or proceeding ut law or otherwise having been
Instituted to recover the debt secured by said
mortgage. or any part thereof;
Now therefore. notice is hereby given, that by
virtue Of power OF sale contained in said mort
made and provided, the said mortgage will he
foreclosed. and the premises described in and
covered by said mortgage, viz: the south east
int south S nPe ss. Section the m eist hal
~ aud the north east quarter of the north east
quarter Of section number twelve (l2l all being
IN townshtp' number one hundred AMI sky
three 1881 north OF range number fifty four [5l]
west, and containing on hundred and sixty acres
(l60l according to the government survey thereof,
In Pembina county, and Territory of Dakota.
sd It pnSe aaeion e ts his bder
for cash to pay said debt and interest, and the
taxes, ifany. on said premises. and twenty five
dollars attorneys fee as stipulated in and by said
mortgage in caseof foreclosure, and the disburse.
ments allowed BY law; which sale will lie made
by the sheriff of said .Pt mbina county. or his
deputy, at the front door Of the court house in
the town Of Pembina In said county and Territory
Oil the End day of May A.. D. 18a5, ut two o'clock
p. m. Of that day, subject to redemption at any
time within one year from the day ofsale, us pro-
vided by law:
: Dated March 10. A. ID. 1885.
w.. J. KSEEsHAw, A. e. NICHoIs,
Attorney for Assignee Assignee and
Mortgage Mortgage.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08

ed the yield of grain and belittled the
importance of good cultivation to such
u degree rs to lead many pioneers to
reach out too far in their calculations,
and in the end came short. But Our
country is now getting down to more
sober calculations, especially with the
examples of successful farmers every.
where found, who have conducted
farming OH sound principles.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08
BOOMING.

In touching upon this subject it first
seemed proper to give definition of the
word "boom" as we generally use it in
this country, but moments reflection
convinced us that an attempt at defining
it might seem like mockery to not a few
Of our readers who have had a keen ex-
perience of its meaning. Dakota las
suffered more harm from booming than
from any other one cause, and the worst
OF it is there was never any necessity for
it. The truth in regard to the resources
and advantages of the country is quite
sufficient for all advertising purposes.
1t does injury to the country to send out
reports that by only scratching the
ground you can raise thirty.five bushels
Of wheat to the acre. When exaggerated
statements are spread abroad, cautious
people get in the way of discounting the
truth about the country.
Parties who have visited the east speak
Of the times there as being quite as dull,
if not more SO. than here. Now had it
not been for the crazy boom of two years
ago that more or less affected the whole
Northwest, our country would have been
i'll position to reap advantage out of
this season of depression for
the reason that fewer of our popula-
ton have been thrown into enforced idle.
ness, while the cost of household supplies
in general has heen greatly reduced.
Another point right here. There can.
not be doubt that the exaggerated re-
ports Of the average yield of wheat
throughout the Northwest last year led
to false estimate of the supply of wheat
which caused corresponding depression
in the price Of wheat during the early
part of the season. We venture to say
that i'll this way Dakota lost millions last
year.
Let lis keep as close as convenient to
the truth, especially now as our country
don't need to be lied about in order to
attract immigration.
Let us be thankful that the occupation
of the professional boomer is nearly gone.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08

Many i'll the east who read of this
far famed wheat producing region
have noticed the difference in the
estimates Of what an acre can produce
or does produce here. Large cstim.
ates have been taken for exaggerations
and. perhaps, in some cases they We're
such. But in general, it may be said
that good cultivation makes the differ
ence. Let the thorough methods of
cultivation he adopted here that are
in Use in older agricultural districts i'm
the east and the general average will
rise much higher.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08

A few years ago when the bulk Of our
settlers were almost strangers to the
country aud to each other,~ when real
estate Spectators were shouting extrava-
giant predictions, when shrewd men were
examining. their statements and every
body else believing them, the boomer
was the most popular man in = commune
~. But now verv few are 80 shallow
minded - to do him honor. since the
results Of his work are clearly seen. Who
has not heard tho frequent remark that
such.and-such is a good town. but "it
was boomed.too much two years ago."
and the country surrounding shares in
the reaction.
Now, let rs briefly trace the steps by
which this extravagant booming works
out ito injurious effects. A few large real
estate owners zee q chance to turn farms
into salable town lots. A few agents"
would like to turn over such property
for a good commission. The hotels
would enjov few monthe' brisk trade
and the newspapers would like to sec
advertising "pick up" a little. II, ct a
favorable iuncture, these four classes
unite to work up boom, a greater or less
degree Of success will attend their efforts.
The object is q good one-to get in out
side capital. But no sooner do prices
begin to run up pretty we'll than it is
found that for every eastern capitalist
who cautiously invests q few dollars,
twenty credulous people at home throw
their ecanty means into vacant lots OH
the surrounding plains. The object is
to get in outside capital, but the result of
the hue and cry is 10 induce excitable
men at home to rush into all sorts of
crazy projects-build stores and tene-
ment houses not yet needed, buy lots at
big prices that will never be built OH,
and finally be disappointed and give the
town hard name. Our fa,nously boom
ed cities in the north west have lots of
these financial cripples with few outsid.
ers to mourn with them. These cities
are recovering and most of them will 90
forward to greater prosperity, blu: they
should never forget that solid, gradual
growth, based on the demands of the
surrounding country is the only kind of
progress that is healthy and permanent.
One of the best Why's to build up town
is to aid, encourage and stimulate the
improvement Of the country tributary
to il.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08
NORTH DAKOTA.

North Dakota, irrespective of the
question of the division of Territory.
is destined to have u bright future and
distinctive place amongst the great
western commonwealth. While not
limited in the variety of her products.
she is to become increasingly celebr;lt.
ed us the home of the golden number
one hard wheat, product which, us it
becomes better known in its unlniXed
purity, is destined to he more at a
premium in the markets of the world.
While manufacturing and commercial
enterprises will not he neglected us
capital and enterprise are brought to
bear, yet our future pre.eminencc us a
state will mainly rest OH our abundant
agricultural resources. We are to have
q state where wealth will be widely
distributed and prosperity within easy
reach of the masses. Whether North
Dakota will have more than her share
OF rich men we will not venture to pre-.
dict. but we do assert that we are to
have state where competence is the
heritage of the masses in an unusual
degree. That means u wider diffusion
of intelligence with all it's moral and
social advantages.
Our North Dakota has already Il
population will, the vim and intelli.
gence to develop the resources of the
country aud pave the way for the tens
of thousands who are yet to come
amongst us. For we who are here have
learned some lessons frcm experience
which we are willing to teach to new
corners.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08


industry economy and good manage
meht are essentials to success in this
new country as well us elsewhere. A
lew years ago some thought they had
discovered a country here where they
could get ahead without these ulali.
ties. BUTT was u mistake. Not Il few
rushed into farming operations with
IN idea that failure was Impossible.
regardless of the ordinary rules of
economy and foresight. Now. we be.
lieve we have found IL great country.
but to get along here even we need to
practise intelligent thrift. Railroad
and real estate boomers backed IN by
over sanguino new settlers cxaggerat.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08

1t is admitted that Dako.a's mud is
sticky. Adhesive is the word. But
take the average year round and we
have very little of it. The little We
have is the price we pay for the
smooth. compact roads, that make all
kinds of wheeling pleasure riding.
Our roads, of course, must be IL part of
our country and it is our good fortune
not to be compelled to try to raise
number one hard wheat OH sparkling
gravel beds.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08
A Brief Discussion offaet. Overheard,

A Brief Discussion offacts Overheard.
AS we were walking down 4 certain
street in Pembina, our attention was
suddenly attracted when near No.
by what seemed to he an earnest fOrcf.
ble discussion between two ladies, over
past and prospective purchases of dry
goods &C., made ut different stores.
Mrs. Al am perfectly disguised
with trying to buy goods. The shoes
/ have been buying don't wear worth
Il cent, the dry goods / find are poor
quality and old styles. groceries are
stale and -four that would sour IL per.
son against the best friend he had. t.
Mrs. B.-Good gracious my dear
woman; where in the world do you
get such goods! @
Mrs. A.-Why down here ut Mr..
C's., No. rs
Mr.. B.-Well no wonder you have
such trouble and are so dissatisfied.
Now l am always perfectly delighted
with my purchases. buy of Shaw &
Charlton; they have the finest line of
dry goods to he found anywhere from
which to select, their groceries are
always fresh, Their line of shoes
just splendid, and their prices: don't
mention it! here's a pair of kid shoes
1 bought u year ago for $3.50 and good
yet. by the way, have you seen their
new line of dry goods. just IN this
week! The very finest silks and dress
goods, and oil! so cheap, and their line
If hosiery. only think, from &c u pair
to six dollars! am sure if you buy
your goods of Shaw & Charlton, your
husband will he able to lay by few
hundred dollars every yea and keep
the family nicely.
Mrs. Al am so glad you told me
for l have been paying out every dol.
lar my husband could earn for worth
less goods. We will now adopt u new
plan and hereafter buy every dollars
worth Of goods of Shaw & Charlton.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08
SUMMONS.

rtsa1Ss1 Fl P gaaisis
Jula Loofe, plaintiff, against John Locfe, deftn.
dant.
The Territory of Dakota. to the above named de.
PENDANT: Ill.
You are hereby summoned and required to
entitled action. which was filed in the Office of the
Clerk Of tile District Court Sd Judicial lis.
trict in and for the county Of pembina and Terri
tory of Dakota, on the 10th day of March,
to said complaint, ON the subscribers, at
the Office ofMeEquier & Delaney. IN the town of
Pembina. In snid county. within thirty days aft,r
of teday ofsach service; and ifyOu full to answer
to said complaint within the time Aforesaid the
Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for
the relief demanded In the Complaint.
Dated at Pembina, DIT, March I'd, 1885.
T. w. GAFFNEY and AlEGQUIER 4 DELANEY,
$40 Plaintiffs Attorneys