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The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11
A Peep into the Bedroom of o New
York MilliOnaire's Daughter.


Would you like to see how q
New York belle of millionaireism
sleeps? | can crafty you so far
as to describe, with literal exact
ness, the bedroom of a young wo-
man whose name is printed as of
ten as anybody's in the society re-
ports. [ never saw a more beau
titul, cozy, in every way delight
ful place than the sleeping room
of this young princess of fashion
this eldest child of many mil
honaire. The wall paper wns
pale gold on faint slate color. The
gilt pedsteaQ was pushed against
a square of plated silk of pale
gold, with slate colored silk bows
at the corners. Just such anoth-
er square of plated silk rose to
the ceiling above the washstand.
On that were pitcher, bowl. soap
dish and 50 on, because water is
presumed to invite sewer gas, but
all of the choicest ware.
A great sheet of beyeied look
ing glass, six feet high, swung ON
brass rods above the floor in one
corner for the young woman tc
see her whole attire in. She had
also handsome folding glass to
reflect her ears, back hair and
neck. There was an open fire.
place, besides the hot air register,
a dressing stand laden with pretty
toilet boxes and bottles; an ivory
clock like bird cage, in which
ivory canaries trilled sweetly as
each hour began; easy chairs and
a rocking chair to match the wall
paper and furniture; a pretty lit
tie prize dieu for the young woman
to say her prayers upon as fash
ionably as possible, and wealth
OF little excellencies, completing
general effect that was exquisite,
dainty and inviting beyond COM
putatiop. Opening out of this
room the young millionairess had
an }ther apartment where she
wrote and painted and worked"
SO to speak, but l did not see it
Letter in California Journal.
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11

DR.. Elaka, however, Esazza OF
the complaint raa6s against him.
and did nc& further eplighten the
conyicts as to the beauties OF
high churchism.
DR.. Blake had q good deal Of.
humor, ,and enjoyed the Governors
concern for orthodox sermons, and
often laughed at the message be-
gave Col. r. to give him.
FORAGE ON THE ENEMY
Gov. Crawford had a secretary
whom he liked very much, and to
whom he was very partial. The
secretary was no ordinary man in
tellectually, and, as q writer, had
but few equals; but, like most
mon, he had his failings, and his
particular failing was his great
desire to ''hght the tiger" Gam
bling had for him an irresistible
fascination, and every dollar ha
could get was risked upon the
turn of the cards.
Many times he did not have a
dollar, but he had friend in the
Governor, and to him he would 60
in great distress for just S. to buy
food for his family. The Govern I,
or would loan him the money, but
he no doubt knew what disposi-
ton was made of it. OF course
the promise to return the loan
was always made, but the promise
was seldom, if ever, kept.
This loaning business was con-
tinued for six months or more,and
the Governor was out of pocket
very considerable sum. On one
occasion the secretary came to him
as usual Ia great distress for
small loan. The Governors pa
tience was about exhausted, and
in a half petulant mood he said:
Oh it, forage upon the emmy.
You have foraged upon your
friends long enough"
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11
DAWSON NOTES.
Albany News 4th inst.

Albany News 4th inst.
A News and Advertiser man
spent part of Monday in the
tlourishing town of Dawson, and,
thanks to the cleverness of Hon.
j. G. Parks, saw more Of the town
than he had ever seen before. Col.
Parks is one of the most worthy
of that class of young mon of
Dawson who have "grown up with
the town." and h. takes COM
mendqble pride in pointing out
the handsome residences and most
prominent enterprises to the visi-
tor.
We had the pleasure of meeting
the Rev. A. M. Williams, former
ly Of this city, and in charge of
the Methodist church Of Dawson.
The people of Dawson havo, we
we're not surprised to learn, be-
come very much attached to him
already, and he is doing good
work in the community for the
cause of religion.
The Southwest Georgia Male
and Female College, under the
skillful und experienced manage
ment Of that veteran educator and
''Foin ould Irish Gintleman."
Prof NJ. A.. McNulty, is credit
to Dawson, and is one of the chief
attractions of the place. Many
parents who have children to edu-
cate have been induced to move to
Dawson on account Of the advan-
tages afforded by the Southwest
Ga. Male and Female College.
Nearly every county in this part
OF the State is represented in the
list of about $50 pupils. Judge
W. I. Jones, of this city, will de
liver the literary address at the
closing exercises Of this college on
the 9th inst.
Dawson looks more like Mid
die Georgia town than any other
place we know of in this part of
the State, or anywhere south of
Macon. 1t is not SO rolling, per-
haps, as the typical Middle Geor-
gia town, but tfe soil is red, and
there is an air about the place and
the people that at once puts the
visitor in mind OF such towns in
Middle Georgia as Sparta, Cow
ington or Eatonton. Tie resi-
dence position Of the town IS we'll
scattered, and there is a large gar
den or small farm, including
patches" Of corn, oats, cotton, etc,
belonging to each residence.
The people Of Dawson have had
"baa luck" with their artesian
well. At a depth of something
like q thousand feet it was aban-
doned, but there seems to be no
end to the supply Of water in the
hole that was made, and il is very
good water, too. 1t is raised by
means Of a light-running hand
pump. Another effort will be
made, however, to get flowing
well, Mr.. Baum, who is boring the
Atlanta well, being the contractor.
A new hotel IS going up on the
main street leading from the
depot to the business part Of the
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11
INC our farms.
IIISs
LIVE Stock.

LIVE STOCK.
The valuation Of live stock il
1880 was S72.53Q; in 1854 it was
$l07, sos; an increase of S37,635
Tools.
The valuation in 1886 Of plan
tation and mechanical tools was
S44, 1865; in 1884 it was $62,8ae, an
increase in tools alone OF S7,691,
Thus it may be seen that our
farming interests ale steadily in
creasins and with the continued
energy and enterprise as hereto
fore our success and prosperity is
assured.
The valuation of city property
in 1880 was $l20,62l. in 1884 ii
was increased to S1&3,635. In
1880 the valuation of money and
solvent debts in our town was
1921, 500; in 1884 it was S245,37Q.
In 1880 the valuation Of mer-
chandise was $72,530; ia 1884 il
was S1O7, ,565, showing in the ag-
gregate an increase in city wealth
Of Sldl .709. When we consider
the fact that not a dollar Of foreign
capital has been invested in our
midst, but that this state Of, pros
perity has been brought about by
the thrift, industry and zeal Of our
own people, we are forced to the
conclusion that we have an enter
prising and intelligent popula-
ton.
In taking leave oehia Honor,
John T. Clarke, we tender him
our thanks for his courtesy to this
body; also to the Solicitor -Gener-
eral for his kind attention and adj
vice,
We recommend that these pre-
sentiments be published in the
DAWSON Journal.
T. n. Killen, Foreman; Mathew
Marshall, w. S. Dozier, ]. G.,
Marshall, O. n. Ceise, John Nc
Cartby, W. d. Murray, G. E. Hill
ler, w. G. Simpson, Bynum Fl.
Hood, J. G. Simpson, w 4. Ses-
sions, J. A. Horsley, J. ". Sears,
i. G. Hill, Silas Smith, =. +.
Kai, ite, 0. B. Steeel4, Eli e.
Kinney, W. H. Turner, John R.
Marshall, J. G. Wells.
Ordered that these presentments
be entered on the minutes Of this
court and published as requested,
JOHN 7. CLARKE,
j. S. c. P. Q.
4 true extract from the minutes
Of Terrell Superior Court, Juna
4th, 1885.
J.C. Z. CLARK,
Clerk.
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11

A MEETING Of the Presidents
Cabinet recently was attended by
all the members except Secretary
Manning, who was in New York.
The session was devoted to, the
consideration of a proposition
looking to the continuance of the
New Orleans Exposition beyond
the 3lst ult. and allowing the gov-
ernment exhibits to remain in
case the continranee was DECIDED
upon. A general dssire was ex-
pressed to aid the Exposition to
the full extent Of the law as. en-
bodied in the act of Incorporation,
and the various measures in sup
port of the Exposition, but it is
said that a majority Of the mem
bers Of the cabinet were Of the opin-
ion that the President had no le-
gal right 70 grant an extension of
the original period fixed for the
Exposition. The decision was ac-
cordingiy adverse to the oontinu~
l uce Of the Exposition.
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11
Sold q Wife for $50
From the Bronson Times.

From the Bronson Times.
About two weeks ago man
named Henry Griffin came in
town and tried to procure a war
rant for the arrest of one Benne-
field for stealing his wife. Ben
nefeld, on hearing of il. came in
to town last Saturday to see about
it, and to show that he had not
been guilty of stealing the better
half Of Griffin, but claimed that
Mrs. Griffin belonged to him, and
in support of his claim produced
the following;
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11

TIE dynamiters, Cunningham
and Burton, who were tried in
London, Eng, on the 18th ult,,
were convicted after careful tri,
al and sentenced for life to penal
servitude. These men were citi-
zens Of the United States, but
went to England As Irish dynami-
ters, and have landed in an Eng
lish colony for life. United States
Minister Phelps was present dur
the trial, but found nothing for
which his government could inter-
fere.
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11
GENERAL PRESENTMENTS.
MAY Term TERRELL SUPERIOR
COURT, 1885.

We, the Grand Jurors chosen
and sworn for the May Term,
1885, Terrell Superior Court, ask
leave to make the following Gen
eral Presentments:
Through our several commit
tees we have examined the books
Oh the various officers of the coun-
ty, and the faithfulness in which
they have performed their respect
i've duties in the same,
ORDINARY.
The Ordinary's books, we, think,
deserve more than the usual pass
ing notice The mechanical part
is beautiful; in their arrangement
convenient indeed SO as to turn
to Any matter of record at once of
flee neat; books well cared for, ev-
erything indicating experience,
industry and efficiency on the part
of the ordinary. N
TAX RECEIVER.
The Tax RECEIVERS books are
we'll made out, conveniently ar
ranged, and we are satisfied that
our present Receiver is a faithful
and competent officer. But there
are some difficulties originating,
as we think, in an imperfect, tax
digest-in giving in lands there
being a considerable discrepancy
in the number Of acres returned
in different years, Therefore we
recommend that the Tax Receiver
make some effort to have this de-
feet remedied, and that lie receive
land by number, and not in the
aggregate; the amount thata per-
son owns Of each lot being placed
opposite its respective number.
And we further recommend that
he take the names of such persons
as he fails to get a satisfactory re-
turn Of property from and lay
the same before the next grand
jury. u
j. P. & N. P. Ex-OFF1cIo.
The Justice Of the Peace and
n. 2. Books we find properly
kept, except the n. P. Ex-0ficio
of the 94lst district, who signs his
name officially J. F., whereas, he
should sign il n. p. Ex-Ollicio,
and we find that the N. P. Ex-Of-
fco of the 909th district neglects
to run out on his civil docksts his
interests and costs properly.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS. y
From q careful examination Of
the Public Buildings we find them
in good condition, except some
slight repairs necessary to the
Court House. 81
SHERIFF. =
The Sheriff's books are kept in
a neat and commendable manner,
showing what disposition has
been made Of all costs coming in
to his hands since his term Of Of
fee, and otherwise faithfully per-
forming all of his official duties
in so much as to reflect credit up
on himself as an officer.
CLERK. Il
We find the venerable old Clerk
of thirty years experience yet
faithfulin the performance of all
his duties; books neat, we'll cared
for, business all up. He is SO
well known to the people of the
county that he needs no ccmmen-
daticn at our hands.
ROADS AND BRIDGES.
We find the roads all in good |
condition, and bridges also, except |
the Herodtown bridge and the
Notchaway bridge on the Dawson |
and Cuthbert read, (which are need
ing slight repairs, We commend
the district road commissioners
and over8eers for their diligence
in keeping their roads n good
condition.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
Upon examining the School
Comm issioner's books we find the
following:
Number of White Schools in
the county. oI
Number Of Colorsd Schools
in the county ~
White attendance lo4o
CoIoyad l15l
Amount money received from
90 ON 7g
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COlOIeu SI, ,IAG 10
" Secty. l.. M.
Lennard s 151.7O
" Geo. Kaigler S $500
" +" Stationery 8 500
" "Since distribution S 10950
" Tax Collector 5 l.55
Balance on hand s 2.13
We find the secretary with
proper vouchers for all money
paid out and find the books neat
and correctly kept,reheoting much
credit upon the secretary.
We recommend that the county
commissioners see jnat each dis
trict i'll the county have suitable
houses for holding justice courts.
Our body unanimously recon-
mend that our Representative and
Senator do all in their power to
have a general dog law passed.
We recommend that the porter
for the present term Of court be
paid one dollar per day for his
services.
TAX COLLECTOR. "
We find the tax collected to
be $8,223.33
Paid out with proper
vouchers S7,82l.26
He is allowed insolvent
list s 1882
He is allowed 5ommis-
sions s 1896
which accounts for the whole
amount Of tax collected.
TREASURER.
We find the Treasurer with
proper vouchers for ali money
paid out, and he now has on hand
$3,5l9.06. We must compliment
the Tax Collector and Treasurer
for the faithful performance of
their respective duties. n
COUNTY FARM. =
We find twenty paupars that
draw rations; II white and 3 col
ored. Thirteen of the paupers
are on the farm; seven not on the
farm. The farm has ample
amount of corn to feed the pau
pers and stock until the first of
November, or longer. The.super-
reports that there was
plenty of meat killed On the farm
last winter to supply its paupers
and hands up to date, with a small
amount now on hand. The crop
for this year consists in ffty-tive
acres in corn, twenty-five in cot
ton, twenty in oats, ali III fine con-
dition and looking well. We find
thirty head Of hogs and two mules
in good condition. Some of the
houses need repairs, and we re-
commend that the commissioners
look after it at once. The esti-
nation placed upon the county
farm, including stock and present
crop, is twenty-five. hundred dol
lars.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
According to the requirements
Of law we have elected five county
commissioners to servo for the
next two years as follows:
W. II. Turner, from 9rd district;
E. B. Bridges, from 4th district;
s.. O. Hill, from 9th district;
A. j. Lee, from 18th district;
J. r. Marshall fronl 18th district
The above named gentlemen
lave served the county as COM
nissioner5 for the pas t four years,
md we attribute the present pros
porous condition of the county
much to their good ma anagement.
After examining carefully into
5he condition of the county in her
very dep artment,we are prepared
% report it well oficered, out of
Iebt up to this court, $3.50 06 in
n the treasury, county farm W orth
2, 10000 and public buildings
nd bridges all in good repair
With someglittle EXCEPTIONS
PROGRESS.
For Che information of our own
,eople. as well as those who may
.esire to locate among US, we sub
ait the following facts and figures,
howing the relative valuation CT
both IL county and city
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11

The Philadelphia News says
that ex-President Arthur should
not think of running for governor
Of New York; that ex-President
Hayes example is a good one for
him to follow. What would the
News have ex-President Arthur to
do? If it wishes to disgust him
with life, let it oontrive to induce
him to come to Terrell county and
90 to raising cotton. He'd COM
NIT suicide in one year.
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11

Am'tp'd white teachers S2,364.SO
" colored " S1,1289S
" Secty. L. M.
Lennard s 15L70
" Geo. Kaigler S 1900
L" Stationery 8 500
4" "Since distribution S 109.5O
" "Tax Collector S 1.55
S3,836.53
Balance on hand s 2.13
W. e,1 H. ..l - ~
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11

THE president and heads Of de-
partments appear to be relieving
radical oficeholders as fastas pos
sible, and filling their places with
Democrats. The work is extern
sive, and it will require a long time
vet to make all the changes. In
Georgia there are several impor-
tant offices which should receive
the earliest attention of the presi-
dent.
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11
ISAAC SWIN1LE.
JAMES BASS

Bennefeld bought the "bill for
sale" from Mrs. McGowan, and
when Griffin applied to him for
his wife y few days ago, he told
him to take the baby if he liked,
but he must let the woman alone
He is keeping the bill Of sale to
show, if ever prosecuted, that he
came by the woman honestly, The
parties live in the southern part
of Alachua county. Bennefeld
thinks he made an excellent trade,
and seems to be as proud Of his
possessions as Il Mormon bishop.
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11

\ uce Of the Exposition.
Ex-Gov. ST. JOHN, of Kansas,
made an address in Sprinfeld, H.,
recently, in which he prais-
ed the South and went for
the North. He laid it on the
Republicans Of the House of Rep
rosentatives for refusing him the
use Of the hall for a lecture. He
said he understood it was done
principally by the Republicans,
and that the Democrats were will
ing he should have the hall. lie
said that the refusal was an out
growth Of spite. He berated the
Republican party generally and
lauded the South, claiming that
IN all the qualities of morality and
good government this section was
IN advance of the North, This
was especially the case in regard
10 temperance, since there was a
larger area Of territory where alb
SoIute prohibition prevailed by
The operation of local option.
RECENTLY in the Superior Court
UL o. randolph county, Judge John
l. Clarke stated that game of
billiards played where the one
VINO IS beaten pays for the game,
- gambling, and the party is la
'm pi7 10 indictment for that ofense.
nne learned Judge further stated
'pS' billiards being a game Of
0nance, and therefore a gambling
Saine, persons keeping tables at
p'l'ate dwellings are liable to
prosecution when minors are al
lowed to play, no matter whether
1rla T,, minors be their own sons.
'1efeupon the Savannah Times
Ienarks: "This is certainly get
| uug gambling down to a fine point,
1uu II the decision of the learned
,uoge We're acted upon, AID all
p1i'les coming under this were
+''eSted e. and indicted, there would
'0 lVely times in Georgia"
les 1t Is SO fine that the practi-
cal point of it is invisible. There
a'el be no fear that such exceed
oIy hne-spVn theory as that Of
I' J,, latter part of the learned
~Se IN reference to an innov
H. TX blllIaFQS Ia Ulle Lall-
O.. VIII ever make lively times ID
,n5 T'gla. Ii jQries and Judges
do H." , police authorities would ohly
ana Iuelr duty fully in suppressing
tio' panishing the grosser viola,
e,t S OF the law, and vigorously
4 'ofee it to the cad that the
e9nI3 98naI@3G,ling hells" of our cities
onto,, a oe extirpated, we might rest
Na, qnVed a. nor exercise our minds
G,.;;,s sne Nervousness of billiard
Jc,n IN our homes. Atlanta
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11
BILL FOR SALE.

ALACHCA COUNTY, FLA, Dee.
25, 18S4-The said Henry Grif-
fin sold his said wife, Francis
Grifin,to the said per nettie meg
OWN, sold and delivered for the
said price of $50 cts, which clares
him Of having anything more to
do With her at the presept tine,
this dec. 2j. 1885.
The Dawson journal., 1885-06-11

The Sheriff's books are kept in
a neat and commendable manner,
showing what disposition has
been made of all costs coming in
to his hands since his term of Of
fee. and otherwise faithfully per-
forming all of his official duties
in so much as to reflect credit up
Oh himself as an officer.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1885-11-13
EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS.
Argument Court Proceedings.


On Monday court convened with Presi-
dent Judge Johnston and Associate Judges
Flanagan and Masters on the bench.
Tie following cases were DISPOSED of:
John Anderson vs.. ID. f. Motley New
trial gra nted unless the plaintiff accepts a
verdict for $500 before the 1st OF Decemb er
next.
James Condor vs. &. d. Wharton. As
signee of Cooper & Mellon. Motion for
new trial Motion Ovcrruled.
Use Joseph Benqeie vs. Francis Wagner,
Rule To show cause. Stay discharged and
plaintiff has leave to proceed.
Charles Farabaugh vs.. Davis Brackln.
No. % June Term, f. ID. Rule to show
cause. etc. Argued and judgment opened
ana issue directed to ascertain what il any
amount is due upon the plaintiffs note, No.
90 June Term 1885 E. d.. and case ordered
for trial on Thursday OF 1st week of De
cember court.
Blssius ZoIner vs. Joseph Behe. Ger.
tiorari Proceed ings affirmed,
Administrators of George Orris, de-
ceased vs. JOHN A. Webb Certiorari
On report of testimony.
Joseph Miller & Joseph Baker vs. JOSEPH
Lantzy. Rule to show cause. Rule dis
charged.
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who resort to Hostetter's stomach Buffers
svn,.rience speedier and more complete re-
lief than they can hope to do bv the use OF
o,ipjpe This we'll authenticated fact is OF
,,sslf spf9cjent to have established high
reputation for the Bitters. But the article
:. not a specific merely fol- the various rorus
of malariaI disease, it endows the system
with degree Of vigor, and reforms US II
reguIarities with certainty tha1 conS'',
-. ,,e hast defence against disorders OF
,bo stomacb. liver and bowels, especially
tito vVbere the atmosphere and water are
roIasma tainted. Fever and sgue, oiiious
remIttent, dumb ague and aQue cake are
rsmedied and prevented by it, and 1t also
removes dyspepsia, constipation, rheuma-
usm &c. Take this medicine on the hrs'
indication that the system is out OF orner
and rest assured that you will he Rrateiu
for the hint
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1885-11-13
Saturday, November 2s. IsS5.

at ten O'Clock A. NJ, to wit:
All the right tile and interest Of Henry An
stead OF in and to all that certain piece OF par
eel Of land situate in I. toUnshi OF jackson,
county OF Cam hria. Pa adjoining land OF Jacob
Keller OF the south Jacob KlemfslEer. the
east John Mncken. on the north and David
kei:er the weS'; containing loo acres, more or
less and about 60 acres OF which are cleared nav
ing thereon erected two story frame house,
frame barn and JuttuiidinPs. now IN the occu
nancy oF Henry AHstesd. Taken in execution
and 20 be soih at the suit OF Henry o. Milten-
Also All the right title and interest OF Eos
Icr W Davis Of in and To ali that certain lot oi
gr ,und situate in the village Of Morrellvllle,
fronting on the west bv Chandler street and run
ming back 70 an alley the east. having an alley
on the north and lot Of Geo. Adams Oh the south,
having thereon erected a two story plank mouse
and outhuIIdings. now in the occupancy Of F W.
Davis Taken in execution aud u Cs sold at TIE
suit Of James Dunean.
Also. All tho right title and interest Of A. J.
Haws Joseph Rush. ". A. StonehrakeT. Jane,
Edwards and q. ". Marsh all trustees OF the
Second Methodist Episcopal church, OF Johns.
town Pa The said 5uil ling Is located on a lOi
O. niece Of ground situate on Franklin street lu
tho FIRST yynrd Of JohnstOw borough. Camb-is
county. Pa. rounded ana described as follows
Fronting III fty feet the eAsterly side OF FRANK
lin street anj extending back the sSme wldtL
eighty feet 10 an ally. having lot OF Mhrgare
KopIin on the north and lot OF George w. Kerr on
the south. 1t Is two story brick hutldirg. de'
signed Tor n church; having a front Of forty tee
on Franklin street and extending BACK the sam'
width siNty-siX feet to an alley IakeI IN eNecu
tion and TO be sold at the suit Of =. B. Ellis.
TERMS OF SAI.E--One-third Of the purchase
money to be paid VIII n the property is knocKe'
down and the remaining two thirds at the con
hrmatiOn Of the deed.
Sher'f7s Once. Eb'g Pa, ID. A. LUT THER.
November 2 1sS5 Sherlh