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The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
A South Carolina Girl Weds the Con-
demned Slayer of Her Uncle.

A Columbia special says: A
romantic marriage took place in
the Jail of Chesterfield yesterday.
AT the recent term of court for that
county, James Hunter "a fine look
ing and well-to-do young white
farmer, was tried and convicted of
manslaughter for the killing of
George W. Evans, a neighbor, and
sentenced to four years at hard
labor in the penitentiary. The
homicide occurred about a year
ago. Hunter and Evans had a
difficulty several years ago, but
they were apparently on good
terms with each other. Just pre-
vious to the fatal encounter on
that day, however, in consequence
of an insulting remark by Hunter,
Evans knocked him down and
punished him. After being taken
off of him and while Evans was
leaving the field, with his moth
er's arms around him, Hunter ran
up to Evans and discharged the
contents of his pistol into his
body, causing almost instant
death.
The killing was also witnessed
by Miss Dora Evans, pretty
lady, eighteen years of age,a niece
OF the slain man and the affianced
bride of the slayer. Not for one
instant, however, during all his
trouble, did the love Of Miss Dora
for her promised husband waver.
Night before last, some time after
Sheriff King aud his household
had retired for the night, they
were aroused by a loud knocking
on the outer door Of the jail. The
sheriff dressed and went out, and,
to his astonlshment, found that his
visitor was Miss Dora Evnas, who
had fled from her home, twenty
ty-fve miles distant, and had rid
den unattended through a drench-
ing rain for the purpose, as she
boldly announced, of marrying
her lover before he went to the
penitentiary.
Sheriff King furnished Miss
Evans with comfortable room for
the night. Early the next morn
ing the minister was summoned,
and in the jail hall at 8 o'clock
the interesting ceremony was per-
formed in the presence of about
twenty-five spectators-court Off
GERS, lawyers and jurymen. A
substantial breakfast followed, af-
ter which the newly married coup
le exchanged affectionate adieu.
The bride returned to the home of
her parents, and the groom was
handcuffed by the guard, taken on
board the train and started off on
his journey to the penitentiary at
Columbia.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
Terrell Sheriff Sales

WILL be sold before the Court House
w door in the city of Dawson, Terrell
county, Georgia, within the legal hours of
sale, on the first Tuesday in November
next, the following property, to-wit:
The undivided one-fifth or the entire un-
divided interest of Mrs. S. Il. Hunter in
and to the following described land, to-wit.
Lots Nos. 1874 and 1856. west half of lot No.
1877 and west half of lot No. 154 and all of
lot No. 155 except so acres Off of the west
side thereof; all situated and being in the
Bird district of said Terrell county, Georgia.
Levied on as the property of Mrs. S. E.
Hunter to satisfy fi-fa issued from Ter
rell Superior Court in favor of Benz. d.
Tiller, VS.. Mrs. S. E. Hunter and q. D..
Bowen; property pointed out by PLAINTIFF IS
attorney.
Also, at the same time and place, will be
sold lots of land Nos. SO and S4 in the 11th
district of said Terrell county, Georgia, con-
tanning 2021 acres each, more or less. Lev
led on as the property of j. G. F. Clark,
administrator of A. Odom, deceased, to
satisfy oltgage fi-fa issued from Terrell
Superior Court in favor of III. o. Bell, re-
ceiver of A. Lane 81 Co., VS.. j G. f.
Clark, administrator of A. Odom, deceased;
property pointed out in said mortgage fi-fa.
Also, at the same time and place, will
be sold lot of land No. SO in the nth dis
trict of Terrell County, Georgia, contain
ing 2025 acres, more or less. Levied on as
the property of j. G. F. Clark, administra
tor of A. Odom, deceased, to satisfy a
mortgage fi-fa issued from Terrell Superior
Court IN favor of t. g. James, surviving
partner of j. r. James Sons, VS.. j. g. F.
Clark, administrator of A. Odom, deceased;
property pointed out in said mortgage fi-fa.
Also, at the same time and place, will be
sold lot of land No. SO in the 1th district
of Terrell county, Ga. Levied on as the prop
erty of j. G. +. Clark, administrator of A.
Odom, deceased, to satisfy mortgage tl-fa
issued from Terrell Superior Court in favor
of j. w. f. Lowrey, VS.. J. G. f. Clark,
administrator of A. Odom, deceased; prop
erty pointed out in said mortgage fi-fa.
Also, at the same time and place, will be
sold one house and lot in the city of Daw-
son, known as the Jane Clayton place.
Sold for purchase money for said lot by
virtue of fi-fa issued from the Justice
Court of the 1154th District, G. NJ, in ia
for of James Morrow, j. H. Twyman and
j. M. Ii Grim, executors of J. B Grim,
deceased. Deed filed with Clerk of
Superior Court. Tenant notified. Levy
made and returned to me by w. T. Lewis,
lawful constable.
w. N. THORNTON,
Sept 30, '95 Sheriff.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
Lucky Miss Lula.

Lula Hurst at home is still at
tracing attention, and the boys of
North Georgia are all anxious to
find out how much cash the cleo
trio and muscular maiden salted
down on her tour Of the world.
The Bulletin boy of Rome saw
papa and mamma Hurst trotting
into town the other day and fas-
tening on to their buggy inquired
about Miss Lula.
ooh, she is we'll, thank you,"
said Mrs. Hurst; and just as hap
py as she can be to get t,back home
again. We are afraid she would
be restless and not content to set
tie down at our country home, af-
ter travelling so much. But she
appears more fond of home than
ever"
"Is there any truth in the ,ru-
NOR that she has lost her power?"
eve are not aware Of the fact"
replied Mr.. II. "Ihe last time
she gave an exhibition, which was
to crowded house in Knoxville,
the exhibition was entirely salts
factory. We never test it at home,
because [ do not intend for Lula
to travel any more"
"How much have you made on
Miss Lula's exhibition, Mr..
Hurst?"
There was a jolly twinkle in
the old gentleman's frank blue
eyes when he answered:
"That's what all the boys want
to know. 1 am satisfied with the
result of the exhibition, for Lula
certainly lifted that mortgage off
of our home while she was lifting
around editors, Senators, Govern
ors and Congressman. We are all
at home now to remain. [ want
you to come out and spend a coup
lie of days with us"
This invitation was heartily
seconded by Mrs. Hurst, and the
reporter promised to accept at his
first convenience.
1t is thought that, after paying
of the mortgage on her fathers
| farm, Miss Lula had snug little
bonus of about S25,000 ON which
to retire from the stage.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
TAX NOTICE.

TWILL attend the following times and
Aplaces for the purpose of collecting
State and County Taxes for the year '85
TWELFTH COURT GROUND Monday 28th
Sept; Monday 9th, Oct; Monday 18th,
October.
ELEVENTH Court GRoUND-Tuesday,
goth Oct; Tuesday, 9th Oct; Tuesday,
18th Oct
BRoNwooD- Wednesday. 30th Sept;
Wednesday 7th Oct; Wednesday, 14th
October.
DovER-Thursday, 1st Oct; Thursday,
Sth Oct; Thursday, 10Th October.
SAssER-t'riday, 2nd Oct; Friday, 9th
Oct; Friday, 18th October
GRAVEL HILL-October 10Th.
Can be found at the Ordinary's Office on
Saturdays and first and second weeks of
court. j. II. CROUCH, Il. @.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
Home Council.

We take pleasure in calling your atten-
w tion to a remedy so long needed in
carrying children safely through the crit
ical stage of teething. 1t is an incalcula-
BILE blessing to mother and child. If you
are disturbed at night with sick, fretful,
teething child, use Pitts Carminatiye, it
will give instant relief, and regulate the
bowels, and make teething safe and easy.
1t will cure Dysentery and Darrh1a.
Pitts Carminative is an instant relief for
collie Of infants. 1t will promote digestion,
give tone and energy to the stomach and
bowels. The sick, puny, suffering child will
soon become the fat and frolicing Joy of the
household. 1t is very pleasant to the taste
and only costs 20 cents per bottle. Sold
by druggists.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
Administrators Sale,

GEORGIA-TERRELL COUNTY,
BY virtue of an order from the court
of ordinary of Richmond, county, Georgia,
which order specially authorizes this sale
in the county where the land lies, granted
at the August term, 1885, of said court, /
will offer for sale before the court house
door in said county of Terrell, on the first
Tuesday in November 1885, between the
usual hours of sale, the following lot or
parcel Of land, viz: That lot or parcel of
land lying and being in Terrell, formerly
Lee county, in said State, known as num-
Der one hundred and twenty-five (125), in
the 18th district of said county of Terrell,
containing two hundred and two and one
half acres, more or less. Terms cash; pur-
chaser to pay for papers.
Jas. G. G. BLACK,
Admir- G T A of Joshua X Evans.
For information apply to L James, at
torney at law, Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
Nervous Debilitated

Sufferers from early Indiscretions,
Excesses, &c. Ii you will send
me your name and address, I will
send you by return mail a treatise
on the cause and cure of NERVOUS
EXHAUSTION, Loss OF MANHOOD,
Loss OF MEMORY, DIMNEss OF
VISION, and all other symptoms
arising from self abuse, overwork
OF study. Neglect causes insani-
ty and early death. Address T.
W. RICE, 249 FULTON STREET
BROOKLYN, n. Y,
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
DIR. Motifs Powders

y EVER FAIL TO CURE INFLAMMATION
~ ot the Kidneys, Gravel, elect, Strict
n-cs and all Urinary diseases. Nevous and
Physica! Debility, Genital Weakness and
all those untold miseries caused by Indis-
ccretion Or Excesses. Syphilis in all its
forms permanently cured. Yellow or
Brown spots on face and body, Sore
Throat and Nose, Scrofula, Old Sores, Ec-
zema, letter and all Blood and Skin dis
cases. Urinary diseases cured in 3 davs.
Price S3. Enclose the money to FRANK
STEVENS q CO., Baltimore, Md, and il
will be sent by mail sealed. For sale by
j. X. james Sons, Druggists.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
A Valuable Planta.
ton for Sale.

THE plantation known as the John r.
Jones place, situated one mile East of
Dover, Terrell county, Georgia, on the
public road from Cuthbert to Albany,
seven miles from Dawson. Over fourteen
hundred acres of excellent land, about six
hundred in woods, several wells of good
water and never failing branch running
through the place. A large commodious
dwelling, new two story barn. fifty by
thirty five feet, and plenty of tenant
houses. For further information apply to
the undersigned on the premises.
M. T. HOWARD.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
A CHASTITY Bedroom.
Macon Telegraph.

There is a gentleman in Macon
whose business is that of q book
keeper, but his duties are such
that his services are only require /
for five hours each morning. This
arrangement leaves him with all
the night and more than half the
day to use for himself. He is a
bachelor, and [ may say right here
that he has been on the bachelors
list for a number of years.
He has passion for corpses,
broken limbs, cuts, bruises and
mashes. He will sit up with a
corpse all night simply for the op-
pcrtunity to gaze upon the ghast-
ly face and study the immovable
features. His room is a museum
OF grinning skulls, mummifed
hands and feet, bits of rope from
murderers' gibbets, bullets dug
out OF flesh, splinters from dread
ful railroad collisions, empty bot
ties that once contained suicides
polsons, and numberless other
things that have been collected
from time to time from coroners,
medical colleges, and everywhere.
His library consists of works on
death, poison, insanity, etc., be-
sides such dramas as "Lucretia
Burgia," etc.
The bedstead is the main feat
ure of the room, and how any man
could sleep night on it and not
wake up bowling maniac is more
than | can imagine. The head
board is small gallows and reach.
es within a few inches of the cell.
ing. From the cross bar hangs
the rope, the moose Of which hangs
within reach of the sleeper. Il
serves to draw up or let down the
mosquito netting. The footboard
of the bedstead is an imitation of
guillotine, and to make the imi-
tation more perfect a basket If
skulls is placed just under the
knife. A more horrible resting
place than this bed [ never saw.
His room is in the heart of the
business portion of the city, and
yet he allows no one but himself
to enter it, not even his most init
mate friends. One night his mos
quito netting caught on fire and
aroused him. Seeing the blaze, and
forgetting his CHASTITY treasures,
he raised the window and called
for help. l was passing by and
responded. The fire was put out,
and | stood before him, the only
person who had ever seen the in
terror of his curious room.
[ felt as if | stood within the
regions Dante has so fearfully
portrayed. When the excitement
of the fire had subsided [ looked
around me and stood speechless,
paralyzed. He swore me to Sc
cresy, and l kissed almost uncon-
scipusly a white skull, upon the
polished frontal bone of which
was written the Lords Prayer.
Then he showed me everything
he had, and kept up a running
lecture with each article, just as
Mr.. Anthony shows and describes
to me the different varieties of
grapes. Reaching down into the
basket Of skulls he brought one
up and said:
"This is the skull of a man who
in life did you a great wrong"
[ looked at the thing and the
teeth seemed to grin assent, and
the eye sockets grew larger.
81 forgive him, [ forgive him."
| cried, and rushed from the room.
Who the man was [ do not know;
but if he had wronged me beyond
eternal redemption, l would for
give him freely. That was two
or three years ago and my eccen-
trio friend no doubt has added
much to his diabolical collection,
and most probably the skulls Of
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
Couuterfeiting a Valuable Article.

The publisher of the Madison
County Record writes from Hunts,
vile, Ark, as to the effect OF
B,own's Iron Bitters on his wife
Mr.. Daugherty says, "My wife
has been using the Bitters for
some months; the effect in her
case is remarkable" He also
writes that owing to ccunterfelts
and limitations, it was difficult &c
get the genuine article That dl5-
fculty has now been remedled
imitators have been exposed ano
put to fight. There, as elsewhere;
Browns Iron Bitters can De mao
Of all the respectable druggists al
a dollar bottle.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
Application for Leave
to Sell.

GEORGIA, J Ordinary's Office.
Terrell County. Whereas. O. b. Ste
vens, administrators de bonis no of estate of
ST.. Williams, decd, having in proper form
applied for leave to sell the lands belong
ing to said estate, all persons interested are
hereby notified to show cause, if any they
can, why leave to sell said lands should not
be granted said administrator at the next
November term 1885, of Terrell Court of
Ordinary. Ii. S. BELL.
Ordinary.
Dawson, Ga, Sept 80, 'S5. 1t.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

THE Americus, Preston and
Lumpkin railroad has been CON-
pleted to Preston, and few days
since the first excursion was run
from Preston to Americas, several
Prestonites availing themselves of
the opportunity for trying the
new road.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
Administrators Sale.

by virtue of an order from the court OF
~ ordinary of Terrell county, l will sell
before the court house door in Dawson,
Georgia, on the first Tuesday in November
next, within the usual hours of sale, all
the lands belonging to the estate of Robt
c. Martin, deceased, consisting of lot No.
1872 in the 11th district, one-half of lot No
60 and one half of lot No. 152 in the 18th
district, one three-ffths interest in the
south half of lot No. 145 in the 18th dis
trict, one-half interest in 140 acres-being
parts of lots Nos. 1877 and 1872 in the 18th
district, eleven acres, more or less, of lot
No. 1877 and four acres, more or less, of
lot No. 1877 in the 18th district, including
the dwelling and blacksmith shop of said
deceased, in BrOnwood, Ca, also one
small lot containing a store and wood shop
in Bronwood. Sold for distribution among
the heirs, and subject to the dover of the
widow already set apart out of said lands.
Terms, cash. L. G. HOYL,
Sept. 30, 1885. Admir-.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
Farm For Sale.

A desirable farm containing 3J13 acres,
about half cleared, and in good state of
cultivation, one mile north Of Bronwood, on
Preston road. Sold for division among the
heirs of Caroline f. Talbot, deceased. |
will sell this property privately, or at pub
lie sale before the court house in Dawson,
on the first Tuesday in November next
JOHN MCCARTHY,
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
Application for Leave
to Sell.

GEORGIA, Ordinarys Office
Terrell County, Whereas, 0. G.
Cleveland, guardian for Munr3e Il. Cleve-
land, having in proper form applied for
leave to sell part of the real estate belong
ing to said ward, all persons inter
ested are hereby notified to show cause,
if any they can, why leave to sell, as pray
ed for, should not be granted said guardian
at the next November term 1885, of Terrell
Court of Ordinary. Ii. S. BELL,
Ordinary.
Sept 80, 'S5. at.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

NEAR Indian Springs, q few
days since, woman, crazed by
religion, attempted to kill herself.
This world would be no worse off
if all such were to die.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

EUGENE BECK, the wife murder
er, has just been convicted in
Rabun county and sentenced to
the penitentiary. A motion for a
new trial will be made.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

her friends. We are unable to
learn any particulars as to the
names and dates,an cannot voucb
for the truth of the rumor.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

BRADFIELD's FEMALE KEdULA-
TOR will give a blooming color, an
elastic step and cheerful spirit
to the woman of sallow complex
ion, heavy dragging motion and
melancholy disposition ,11,.,
Send for our Treatise on"Health
and Happiness of Woman, mail
ed free. 10
BRADFIELD's REGULATOR Oo''
Atlanta, Ga.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
Administrators Sale.

by virtue of an order from the Court of
~ Ordinary of Terrell County will lie sold
on the first Tuesday in November, 1885, at
the court house door in said county, be-
tween the legal hours of sale, the planta-
ton whereon the Rev. John j. Sessions
resided at the time or his death, containing
about 406 acres, more or less, in the 4th
district of said county, made up of parts
of lots of land Nos. $50, 151, 154, 155 and
1S9. The North half of lotNo. 154, inclu-
ding the dwelling house, has been assigned
to the widows dover. and the remainder
in dover will be sold and deeds to said half
lot No. l54 made subject to dover. This
is desirable real estate, and may he sold in
parcels or all together, as may seem to the
interest of the estate. Terms, cash. Sold
for distribution among the heirs.
l.. G. HOYL,
Admir-, John j. Sessions, decd
Sept. Both, 1885. 4t.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

An election will be held in At
lanta on the 9th of November on
the prohibition question. Allan
ta's Deer and red liquor will carry
the day.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

THERE are ugly rumors of war
in Europe. Turkey is strutting
about gobbling.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

The militia bill has passed the
House with all appropriations
stricken. The boys can hold their
meetings around the corner and
90 to war in citizens clothes.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

ALBANY has a cotton compress
with a capacity of three hundred
bales per day. Albany is an en-
terprising city, anyway.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

The Senate has passed a bill
providing for State tax assessors
in each county. Well done.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

The legislature has set the 10th
instanta as the day for adjournment.
Don't wager on it.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

HOG cholera is raging in the
vest. The South will now con-
sumo many pounds of bacon and
lard made of diseased hogs.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

The South put $17,000,00O into
education last year. The indolent
negroes got one-third of it.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

The Salvation army, it is said,
will visit Georgia. We thought
Sam Jones was army enough here.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

MEETING the janitor of the Jail
yesterday, we inquired how Prof.
Dieuis, the bigamist was getting
along. "Poo'ly just now, boss;
poo'ly. His friends are good to
him, and give him plenty to read,
but the gentleman is suffering for
something good to eat. You see
he is a ger man boss, and hoe
cake and bacon and green's don't
go we'll with him, and he is kinder
wearin' away. I'm out now look
ing for some place to buy him a
good fruit pie, an I hopes it will
brighten him up a bit, as he is a
smart man, boss, and 1 kinder
takes to him-Americus Recorder.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

THERE is a painful quiet in the
Gubernatorial circles now. It
won't be so next spring.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

SAM SMALL promises to make a
Sam Jones reputation in the pull
pit He has been invited to preach
all around. Sam knows how to
prong the devil with a pitch fork.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

A New YORKER has been ar
rested for having nine wives. He
was merely laying in a stock of
wives for the winter. He read in
a paper a few weeks ago that
"wives are becoming dearer," and
he thought it would be wise econ
omy to secure a few before they
became too expensive. We hope
the judge, however, will punish
his marital greediness by sending
him to jail for two hundred and
fifty years. No fair-minded gen.
tleman would endeavor to create a
"corner" in wives before Tilden
and DR.. Mary Walker secured
one.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

SENATOR B. A. THORNTON: How
do you feel?
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

AT a negro wedding at Leary,
this State, when the minister read
the words Glove, honor and obey"
the groom interrupted him and
said: "Read dat agin, sab; read
it..once mo-, SOS de lady kin ketch
de full sulumnity OBJ de meanin',
Use been married afo."
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

The prohibition law passed the
House as it came from the Senate
and is now a law. 1t provides
that the people of any county may
vote on it every two years. Will
Terrell agitate the question?
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

A SPECIAL tax of 80 cents on ev-
cry l,O00 worth of property will
be collected to pay for Georgia's
new capitol. Make more appro-
prlations, Messrs. Legislators,
make more appropriations!
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

MOSES GREENWOOD, of Rabun
county, has gathered one thou
sand bushels of corn from a ten
acre field this season. And yet
some people say there is better
farming land than in Georgia.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

1HE Advertiser says the farm
cn c+S around Ft. Gaines are offering
~ " cents per hundred pounds to
b" 1"'1 cotton picked, and get no
@uuS a. even at that price, to save
s''' 4' cotton which is rotting in the
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08
Notice to Debtors and
Creditors.

A IL persons indebted to the estate of +.
"A Ii. Hayes, late of Terrell county, de-
deased, are hereby requested to make
prompt payment, and all persons holding
claims against said estate are hereby notl-
fed to present them to the undersigned,
properly authenticated for payment, in
terms of the law. S. 7. JORDAN,
Admir- est. f. II. Hayes, decd.
Sept. %, 1885. Ct.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

HE Blount Volunteers, of Mil
ledgeville, is a remarkable COM
pany. Every officer is a farmer.
Every musician is farmer, and
every private is a farmer. All
are independent and live with
their wives, and board at the same
place, and last, but not least, the
chaplain and surgeon are both
farmers.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

j. EVERY man in Georgia is glad
, 'ua' the staunch Tom Hardman
No n@' oeen appointed postmaster at
'Iacon' He deserves a better
p'0ce' but in its absence he can
~" ~; Intensity his potato patch at
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

ONE Of our contemporaries has
discovered that the superstition OF
a negro prevents him from eating
a black sheep. What is most
needed just now is to get the ne
gro's dog under the same super
stitious influences.
The Dawson journal., 1885-10-08

DURING a thunder storm, at
Lumpkin, a day or two ago, a soft
shell turtle dropped from the
clouds and fell on Grimes mill.