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The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
SilsSer Dots.

On Wednesday night Of last
week we happened to the misfor-
tune of losing our horse. He
was an excellent animal. Right
here wewant to say, for the ben
eft of our friends, that he died
with natural disease, and that
whether or not any one sympa-
thizes with MS in our loss, we ex-
pect to keep up the dog law.
Mrs. Matthew Marshall is, at
this time, very low and not ex-
pected to live. Before this reach
es the public she may be gone
hence.
We have a new addition to our
family-it's boy. Hoopee!
Our baby's name is John By
ron. We tell his name TO pre-
vent some one else from mislead-
ing the readers Of the JOURNAL.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Elerbee, of
Bronwood, We're in the village
Sunday, the guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. L. G. Durham.
There are a good many stock
mules, horses and COWS, sick
through this section at present.
DIR. W. L. Lundy happened to
the misfortune to lose a very fine
colt last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Woodall
are in the village.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
An Eclat Ocnasion.

On Wednesday night of last
week when the band met for prac-
tice, Profe ssor M. A. Ware, the
very efficient leader. was request
ed to"step down and out for a few
minutes, and at the same time it
was intimated to the modest Pro-
fessor that considerable dissatis-
faction existed among the mem
bers as to his teaching. He i'm
mediately bowed himself out with
all the dignity that n man SO thun-
derstruck could muster up. After
his recall, a few minutes later,
DIR. w. B. Cheatham, in a few
words, announced to the wonder
ing Professor that ever since the
concert, a few weeks ago, there
had been considerable dissatisfac-
ton among the members in the
way he had carried himself, and
that after mature deliberation
they had come to the conclusion
that,it being unlawful to kill him,
they would give him a gun and
let him kill himself. The Doctor
then brought forth from its hid
ing place a forty dollar
bleoch loa ling shot gun, and
in the name of the Daw-
son Cornet Band presented it to
the astounded Professor with the
best wishes of all its members.
We would give the speech of
thanks Of Professor Ware in full,
if it wore possible to express in
type the gyrations and gestures
and different expressions of coun-
tencnce that he favored the boys
with, bu; that is impossible. We
gathered from the few remarks he
was able to mix in with the gest-
ures aforesaid, that he was under
deep obligations to the members
of the band for this handsome tes-
timonial of their esteem. Too
much cannot be said in praise of
Professor Wares efforts to make
our band one of the best in the
State.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
DIMPLES WANTED.

DIMPLES WANTED.
The girls all like dimple
On sweet, round, dainty chin.
The way, you know, is quite simple
It's marble indented therein.
The marble is laid on the pillow,
And to bed then hies the sweet maid.
Face downward, as snug as a 'titwllow,"
The chin on that marble is laid.
Mr.. Robt. Hogue, of Ameri-
Gus, was in the city last Sunday.
Miss Jennie Shropshire, of
Americus, is in the city visiting
ralatives-
Miss Lollie Ironmonger re-
turned Sunday from a visit to rel
atives at Americus.
lobe Culpepper has gone to
Texas. May the cowboys deal
gently with him.
Miss Lille Rogers has re-
turned home after a visit of sew
eral days at Euf; ala.
Mrs. Emma Wheatley, of
Americus, is in the city visiting
her sister, Mrs. III. S. Lee.
Mrs. Susan Elliot, of Leary,
was in the city last Saturday and
Sunday visiting the family of her
son-in-law, Capt. w. G. Dillon.
"A young man wants to know
chow to enter society" We enter
at the door, and don't think our
method can be improved Upon.
The prettiest and most styl-
ish, and, in fact, the most capti-
waiting trimming for your spring
bonnet, madam, is a good humored
face. Try it.
DR.. Balkom, of Alabama, was
in the CITY again this week. There
must be more than a passing at
traction here for this young man
of medicine.
-Coloneljimgriggs, whose exit
we notice in last weeks jour
NAL, has returned from Randolph
county. Jim says he ditln't even
catch a glimpse OF his girl during
his absence.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
He Stole a Mule.

Sol Price, negro boy about
Is years of age, was brought to
Dawson yesterday afternoon and
lodged III jail for stealing a mule
from Mr.. ". B. Christie Monday
night. He also stole brass watch
from negro on Mr.. w. N. Thorn
toms place to see that his animal
made good time. Both were re-
covered. Sol is the negro who
was in jail some months since for
stealing bottle of cologne from
Dave Laing.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
Cross Road Items

Mr.. George 1fcLain's saw min came
very near being destroyed by fire last Fri.
day night, but, as it happened, a little
daughter of Mr.. Hudson, who lives near
by, saw it and gave the alarm. The tank
being full of water, it was extinguishcd
without much loss. The fire originated at
the slab pit
On account of the inclemency of the
weather, Mr.. Langston has failed to fill
his appointments at New Hope until last
Sunday. Although it was raining on that
day, quite a number assembled to hear
him, and were well pleased with his dis
course.
Last Sunday we saw red headed young
man, with two red headed young ladies,
driving red mule to a red buggy. They
were going to New Hope church.
The accomplished Miss Emma Horni-
day, OF Senoia, daughter o. the Rev. II.
g. Honiday, visitsd the family of Mr. d.
r. NIcLain last week.
We learn that the mother Of Mr. f. B.
Bridges has been, for several days, lying
at the point of death We extend our
sympathies to him in this trying hour.
Miss Georgia Holomon, who has been
visiting her grandfather for the past three
months, has returned home to the delight
of her many friends.
Farmers are busy planting cotton, which
viii cost them 10 cents per pound to raise,
to sell next fall at Z and s cents.
The Rev. r. A. J. Powell will preach
at the academy next Sunday evening, the
4th inst, at 81 p. m.
The creeks and ponds are higher now,
on account Of the recent rains, than they
have lecn in year.
We regret to announce the Illness Of
Miss Freddie Bradley, Hope she win
soon recover.
Mrs. lIucl;aby, Of Suntcr City, has
been visiting relatives in This community
Corn that Was nlsnted cary has come
up q. last and Is sroNns y last.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
Tax Assessment.

On the first page of the Jour-
NAL to-day may be found an arti-
Gle with the above title taken
from the Savannah News. 1t is
well worthy of a perusal. There
are but few men in Terrell coun-
ty that would sell their land at
the price per acre at which it is
returned for taxation. This is
unjust tc other taxpayers, be-
sides being a misrepresentation
of the true value of our farming
lands. When Tax Receiver Bald
win opens his books walk up and
give in your land at its true value
like a little man.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
pPOtracted Meeting.

A very interesting protracted
meeting is now in progress at the
Methodist church. Notwithstand-
ing the weather, the attendance
has been good and the congrega-
tions attentive. The pastor, Rev.
A. NJ. Williams, is laboring earn
estly. A revival is greatly need
ed in this community now, and it
is hoped that the meeting will re-
suit in much good. 1t is proba-
bic that Rev. j. B Culpepper,
and other preachers, will be here
before the meeting ends.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
A Mad Stone.

Mr.. J. w. Berry exhibited a
mad stone on our streets last
Tuesday that has been in his pos
session for many years. Several
months since this stone was ap-
piled successfully to a bite re-
ceived by Mr.. + ank Brim's little
boy from a dog that was said
to have been rab5id. Mr.. Berry
has three of these stones.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
Released.

John Sans, the negro who
knocked Berry Bell senseless with
scantling at McLain's mill last
week, had a preliminary trial last
Thursday afternoon. Justice
Simmons did not think the evil
dence sufficient to warrant him in
binding the prisoner over until
court, and he was released. He
was no sooner released, however,
than Marshal Hatcher nabbed
him for hitting another negro on
the head the Saturday previous
in barroom. For this, Mayor
pro tenn Lowrey fined him $500.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
Tho Press ana proIlib tom.

Says the st. Louis Republican
in a recent editorial: "The lis
Of prohibition are not alone con-
fined to the widespread sale aud
consumption of the vilest and
most injurious species Of alcohol
ic stimulants, but embrace count
less others undreamed of by the
promoters of this doubtful tenn
perance cause" In view of this
undisputed fact, it is of impor-
tance to know where, in these de-
generated days, a pure whiskey
can be obtained. ]. w. Harper's
Nelson county, Kentucky whiskey
is a pure, sour mash liqu +, and
fully supplies this want. by
competent judges at the New Or
leans Exposition it was awarded
the GOLD MEDAL for purity
and excellence. Sold by
NC. MINIS,
Dawson. Ga.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
To Candidates and Their Friends.

In this, the beginning of year
OF elections. we wish to announce
that we shall charge ten cents q
line for every communication
we publish advertising any man
for any Office. The JOURNAL has
no interests to subserve that are
not common to the masses of the
people of our county. 1t has no
axea of any sort to grind. 1t be-
longs to none Of the so-called
rings, political or monopolistic,
that fix the candidates for office.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
Fruit ProSDactS.

The fruit trees are beginning
to look luxuriantly beautiful, anil
fruit men predict a phenominal
large crop this year because of
the coldness Of the winter. Some
think, however, that the cold
weather and late spring have had
a depreciative effect on their good
intentions. Spring seems to be
as coquet!ish as a blushing damsel,
and expecting man may only
smack his lips in anticipation Of
the sweets that may fail to come.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
Suited.

He (meetihg her"at the church
door to escort her home THAT
was a beautifulshymn the choir
closed with" She-"Yes." He
-"Are you fond Of hymns?" She
-"Well, there's one | may say |
am perfectly fond of. He-"In-
deed! What kind of metre is it
mp She-"1t is come and
meet her him." Then they link
ed arms and strolled away with
their heads topether.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
The Kind His We're.

He had just reached the city
and was the guest of one OF Daw-
sons young society gents. They
were dressing for the entertain
ment at the church last Friday
night
81 say" inquired the guest,
"are gloves de riguer2"
DANCED if | know" replied the
society young man, "mine are kid,
but 1 guess any other kind will do
as we'll"
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
The Band.

During the past week the band
has received from admiring
friends $65 in cash donations.
Everybody seems to be proud of
the band. It now plays a goodly
number of pieces containing
strains of melody calculated to
induce a concession to the adage
that Emusic hath charms to
soothe." etc.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
Another Mad Dog.

There has been another mad
dog in Dawson this week. The
cook hung the haunch of beef out
of his reach. He was a much
madder dog than either the one
that came near biting DR.. Ken
drick or the one belonging to
Speight Baldwin that was killed
a few days ago at Mr.. Billiards..
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01

Tho efforts Of street overseer
Kenney, with his force, have add
ed very materially to the smooth
ness of some of our streets. Col.
Nicholas is the right man in the
right place.
We heard prominent plant
er say the other day that no man
could make money by planting
March cotton-the amount of la
Dor necessary to cultivate itwould
consume all the profits.
Farmers are taking hold of
the intensive system more and
more every year. Less acreage
and better working seem to be the
idea, and, if the principle of di-
versity could be added, it would
be all the better.
Itch, Prairie Mango, and
Scratches of every kind cured in
80 minutes by Woolford's SANTA
ry Lotion. Use no other. This
never fails. Sold by W. G. Ken
drick, Druggist, Dawson Ga. yr.1
Apartments have been fitted
up at Mr.. II. S. Lees store to be
used by tie Misses Shearer for
the fitting and making Of dresses.
The ladies of the city would do
well to see them when in need of
work Of this kind.
living to a rush Of new ad-
vertisements this week the local
and editorial pages Of the JOURNAL
do not contain their usual amount
Of reading matter. Next week we
will arrange so as to give our
readers more local matter.
Some of the villages near
the city Of Dawson seem disposed
to brag over the trade of adjoin-
ing counties. What in the world
is the matter with them? They
should skin their left eye and
drop a shoulder at this paragraph.
See the change in Kempner's
advertisement. He has just re-
ceived the prettiest and incest
stock of spring goods ever dis
played here, and proposes todis-
pose Of them at exceedingly low
prices. Read his advertisement
and be sure to give him call.
An effort is now being made
upon the part of the artesian we'll
committe to make a contract with
A. j. Bal Twin & Co. to fur
nish power with their mill engine
to manipulate the artesian well
pump. Ii the arrangements are
perfected we will have con-
tinual flow of water.
-Four dollars and cost is usu-
ally what is charged in Dawson
for getting on a nice, little scott
BILE drunk, or attempting to whip
somebody. Those who are in the
habit Of imbibing too freely and
imagining themselves a Wander
bilt should take due notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
Mrs. Y. V. Hammond has re-
sumed her school at the Lundy
Academy after q suspension of
several weeks on account Of i'll
health. We learn that her pupils
all rejoice at their teachers re-
covery. Especially is this SO of
Mr.. j. e. Wallis little daughter,
Annie, who loves her teacher very
much aud learns rapidly.
"A chronological tramp struck
Dawson the latter part of last
week and "did up the town" He
had glib tongue, though his ap-
pearance was seedy.. He would
feel of the subjects head and
ther put up q long-winded con-
glomeration Of fattery as to the
| good qualities of said subject, for
which he charged ten cents. He
did not find business in his line
very brisk here.
Hoods Eureka Liver Medi-
cine, perfect family medicine
for the common ills of life. 1t
has no equal. 1t is a specific for
sick headache. For sale III Daw-
son, Ga. by Crouch Bros, Drug
gists. yrL'
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
News from Bronwood.

Bronwood has a colored debat-
ing society which promises to
eclipse the Lime Kiln Club. The
club met on Tuesday night, 23rd,
and discussed the question, "Did
Christie Columbo reserve more
credick FOR spying America than
Washington for defending it. ;"
One speaker said that "after
Christie had spied America Of
Georgia and told Mr.. Washington
Of it, then Mr.. Washington sneak
ed over here and cleared it up ard
claimed all the suspicion" The
club meets on Tuesday of each
week, and G. w. G. says a circus
amt no where in comparison.
2fr. J. V. Oliver had the mis-
fortune to lose five hundred panels
of fence last Thursday by fire,
which left his entire crop unpro-
tected. Neighbors and friends
promptly aided him and by noon
Saturday his fence was replaced.
The citizens in and around Bron-
wood never fail to help q friend
in need.
Mr.. Willis Martin killed mad
dog at his home last Sunday. Ea-
son Smith killed one i'll town last
Tuesday. These are "so-called''
mad dogs. A post mortem exam
ination would prove that nine
tenths of the "so-called" mad dogs
were poisoned with strychnine
and never "smelt'' hydrophobia.
Messrs. B. F. Wiggins g. Co.
have just received a fine lot
Of dry goods, notions, clothing,
etc. This is the only house in
Brunwood advertising in the coun-
ty paper, and, as they are gentle
men of istegrity, should receive q
due portion of the trade.
The oat crop is not fattering,
but looks we'll. Most farmers
drilled their oats to save what
stood the freeze. Mr.. George
Parish says he planted twenty
three bushels ON five acres
before he secured a stand.
The chronological tramp took
in Bronwood Friday and Satur'
day. After taking in several dol
lars, he took in a supply OF rye
whisky and left. His return is
not courte1 by any one in this
town.
'Tis said that o merchant OF
Bronwood will marry soon. There
are several merchants here who
would like to marry, but it takes
two to make a bargain, and some
ladies are SO fastidious, you know
Bronwood boasts of three Sab.
bath-schools, now; one Methodist,
one Baptist and one Lutheran
IL you are not pleased with one
go to the other.
Mrs. Baker, mother of Mrs
John Barnes, returned to hoI
home In Eufaula last Sunday.
The Bronwood Social Club vii
meet ut Mrs G. o. Hills resi-
dence next Friday night.
Mrs. j. N. Childs left last
Thursday for Arlington to visit {
sick sister, Mrs. Collier.
A picnic on Friday, the End oi
April,is being arranged for. Ism
this the first of the season?
The telegraph Office is doing
good basiness, aud is a great con
! ycnicmee 10 The community.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
Local Department.
COUNTY CURRENCY.
Interesting Items Concerning Town
and County Gathered by Journal
Reporters and Briefly Told.

Reporters and Briefly Told.
April 1st-"All Fools Day"
Memorial Day is not far off
the 26th of April.
Read the new legal advertise
ments in this issue.
-Stultz AAAA Henry Coun-
ty Tobacco at James Drug Store.
See advertisement of Foutz' S
Horse and Cattle Powders in an
other column.
They are never alone who are
accompanied by pure and noble
thoughts.
The LeConte pear trees about
town are in bloom. They are
pretty.
We do not know a town OF
the size of Dawson that can show
as many fine horses.
The rays of the sun are get
ting more perpendicular as the
days grow in length.
The season has now come to
lay off the overcoat and wrap and
take on bad cold.
Notice change in the adyer-
tisement of Ludden Bates South
ern Music House.
If you want the best Cook
stove in the world buy the I'm
proved Iron King. y
The wheat crop Of Terrell is
unusually small and thin. A very
short crop is predicted.
The gardens are making i'm
mense strides just at this time in
the way Of fast growth.
"A prominent planter informs
the JOURNAL man that the entire
oat crop is a complete failure.
One new 60 gallon Oil Can fol
sale cheap. Apply to
w. G. KENDRICK.
There has been much sickness
1n Dawson the last week or two
However,all are now recovering, we
are glad to state.
The merry school-boy car
how be seen every afternoon play
ing marbles or "skyiDg" the iney.
stable base ball.
--Reat' new advertisement oil
the Hunt Cotton Planter. Il
IS said to have no superior. Sold
by 0. B, Stevens.
--Hurrah for old settlers! We
mean those who come around
promptly and settle in full what
they are due us.
Occasionally straw hat or
suit of spring clothes may be seel
on our streets. Sure harbingeri
of spring time.
Our sportsmen continue to g
pm hunting expeditions. A grea
peal of ammunition is wasted anC
put few birds are brought home
Men drink themselves tigh
end women lace themselves tight
30 both are made tight. The lat
fer is the best way to get tight
p )wever.
The cotton receipts Of Daw "
son ale said t. no larger than las
season. TTe have a live town, ant
always goes forward instead o
backward.
The foremost agriculture
counties in Georgia are thos
where local agricultural societie
pre- successfully conducted on bus
mess principles.
The "boys'' have begun play
ing marbles on the streets, an,
nil the local news we can get i
Vence," "roundance," "no kicks
Rnd "fat and go last"
Some men who can't take
paper and pay for it can neverthe
Jess take mean whisky enough t
make them blind drunk nearly ey
cry time they get near it.
Terrell county has til
zoi!iest set of farmers in Georgia
Is good to sit around the differ
nt warehouses and hear then
augh and tel! their jokes.
-Jordan's Joyous Julep-ar
hstant and infallible cure fo
e1ralgia and Nervous Headach
cd all Pain. For sale in Daw
Hen, Ga. by Crouch Bros, Drug
iS'S' yrl.
Seven Springs Iron Alum
lass, the finest tonic ana appeti
FL Known, cures Dyspepsia an,
FL Headaches, Kidney and Live
ronbles. Sold Nv
ON w Il kuNnRrcK
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
Smoke House Robbed.

One night last week thieves en-
tered the smoke house of Mr.. jim
Hay, about three miles from
town, and robbed it Of three sides
of bacon, three shoulders and
four hams. There is no clue as
to who are the guilty parties.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
Notice..

A aron Seay, COL, is under contract with
"A me for 1886 and has left my premi-
scs witlicut ea93c and indebted 70 ne
This Is therefore 3 warm aay and
all persons from giving Lin employment
OF shelter andgs pena'y OF lie law
\ q. llsMNaet..
Mch2 TT. SO SiUiiHal Ia,
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
A Mad Dog Bites Two Children and 1
Mule


Mr.. Martin McLendon, of the
Moreland neighborhood, was in
the city Monday and reported a
mad dog sensation in his section.
Sunday morning a dog on his
premises, bitten several
weeks since by cur supposed to
have been rabbid, showed unmis-
taxable symptoms of hydrophobia
-frothing at the mouth, running
and swapping at everything in
reach. Before yielding up the
ghost he succeeded in biting two
other dogs, two negro children
and mule. The dogs have all
been killed, and the children and
mule will be watched with unusu-
al interest.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01

The trees are budding, the
first crop of grass is up and the
flrmers spring to their work ear
ly and remain late.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
EEEADOU Ar { EgES

can determined to underse merchant in this
other place the State and defy competition Price my Goods and
vu will convinced that prices the lowest ahd goods
best be persuaded buy elsewhere before you stock
and your judge to who will offer the best bargains
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-01
DOWN COMES THE
LIQUOR!

TAKING into consideration the cheapness of every
other grade goods sold and the hard times upon have
concluded that wskey of every grade be sold cheaper
Hence, will hereafer dispose of it at less profit tFn
before. | therefore ask those who buy
Liquors look in the future Tor the best article for the least
money. have hand large and we'll selected stoc of
all kinds of Foreign and Domestic Liquors which will,
from on, sell at profit unusually made general
stock of merchandise. | what say, and you will
only have to call to be convinced In conclusions wish to
say parties living in counties where whiskey not od
send me your ORDERS ccompaned by the money and will
send you what you want with all charges prepaid and the
goods guaranteed
Remember the place-the old stand between A. J. Bald
win Co.'S the side of the public square,
Respectfully,
M. c. MINIS.
Dawson, Ga, March 10Th, 1886.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-10-07
Human Side of Washington.

Everett Hale, OF Boston. lectured the
other day at Chautauqua, on the "Hu-
man Side OF Washington The lec-
turer said he would try to enable the
audience to appreciate the fact that
Washington was q real man, and not a
demigod. Washington was ~singularly
human. The real IVA hington bought
lottery tickets and had a habit of falling
In love, and was greatly troubled be-
cause the young women would not fall