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The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
Personal and Social.

Mary had last years hat,
She sewed ribbon on it,
Punched in the side, then mashed it fat,
And 10, a new spring bonnet.
Professor M. A. Ware-"our
Ware" led the,Americus band on
an excursion over the A. P. & L.
Tuesday. There was good music,
but unless the Americus people
knew the little Professors pro-
pensities, I'VE fear grub was scarce.
Miss Mamie Symmes came
down from Wesleyan Friday to
gladden. the hearts of her many
friends here. She returned Tues
day.
Col. Reuben Simmons is anx-
ious to get up a picnic. He in
forms the JOURNAL man that he
already has the fish engaged for
one.
The Journal had a call Tues
day from Mr.. J. III. Williams,
representing the Daily Official
Bulletin, II paper that will be pub
lished at Savannah during the
Centennial next week.
Mr.. r. l.. Farnum is at home
again after a sOiourn of several
weeks in Florida. Bob tells some
wonderful tales about hunting and
fishing in the land of gators. He
killed two deer while gone.
Mr.. n. B. Barnes, of Dawson,
and one of the most prosperous
jewelers. of southwest Georgia,
gave us a pleasant call q few days
ago. Mr.. Barnes was formerly of
Talbot county, and in every res
pect, q self-mode man, and his
many friends will be glad to learn
how well he is succeeding in life;
we trust shat "Bony' Barnes, the
familiar name by which he was
known, may continue to prosper.
Butler Herald.
This being an "off" week with
Solicitor Query, he is spending it
at home with his family. Hegoes
to Randolph court next week.
Mr.. Smith Pickett, of Allan
ia, has been spending a few days
with his mother. He returned
Monday.
Mr.. Lester Anthony, of Cuth-
bert, was in the city last Sunday
visiting his mother, Mrs. NJ. M.
Anthony.
-Rev. A. NJ. Williams is. in
Macon this week assisting Rev.
j. 0. A. Cook in a protracted
meeting.
Col. James Mathis Griggs
went to Atlanta Tuesday on pro-
fessional business.
Miss Minnie Allen, Of Amer
ious, is in the city visiting her
sister, Mrs. j. G. Parks.
Mr.. Robt. Boyd, Of Americus,
was in the city last Friday.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
That Ghost.

The lively imoginations Of the
boys who room up stairs over Mr.
Jesse Rogers store have again
given being to DIR. Walter Cheat
hams skeleton. The other night,
in the "wee sma' hours" it was
heard to lay down on an unoccu-
pied bed in one Of their rooms
and give two long, mournful
groans. One of tie boys will not
dare go to his room without COM
pany.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
Agricultural Associations.

The meeting of farmers out at
Cypress Pond School House, in
the neighborhood of Squire
Sears, every second Saturday, has
resulted in much good to the
farming interests of the county.
There ought to be neighborhood
clubs formed all over the county.
Let the farmers come together,
interchange experiences, make
and report experiments and much
good will be accomplished.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
PicnicS.

The season of picnics and rec
bugs is well advanced, but, as yet
the young people Of Dawson have
not hied themselves away to shady
dells for a day or recreation and
pleasure. In cozy ivied nooks
and fower-bedecked walks Cupid
delights to lurk, and, aided by the
gentle spring zephyrs froightened
with jassamine and honeysuckle,
he makes easy conquest of the
cooling couples that stray within
their pale.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
Dover Dots.
Trade was brisk q part of
several days the past week.

Trade was brisk a part of
several days the past week.
Misses Blanche Uunday and
Lena Collier, two of Sasser's
charming and lovely young ladies',
were in the village last week, the
guests Of Mrs. B. z. Collier.
Affairs in the immediate vioini-
ty seem to have taken quite q
gloomy turn since their departure.
At the second Quarterly meet
ing, held at this place, Rev. 2. s.
Twitty preached two able and ex-
cellent sermons to an appreciative
audience. There was was one
addition to the church.
Many of Sells Bros. contorsion-
lists and acrobats would doubt
less resign could they but witness
the ease with which quite num-
Der of beginners perform many
extraordinary feats a. the rink
every Friday night.
Rev. j. II. Martin preached to
q full house at the Baptist church
Sunday.
Mr.. A. T. King, who was quite
low with hemorrhagic fever, has
so far recovered as to be enabled
to leave for his homo, near George
town, last Tuesday.
Dover Sunday School will pic
mic at the Bridge next Saturday.
An enjoyable occasion is antici-
pated and all friends will be
cordially welcomed.
Mr.. Z. r. King was in our
midst this week. We would re-
ioice to again meet this jovi2l
and prominent citizen Of Clay
county.
Misses Lula and Beulah Hatch
er are in the village this week.
The prettiest line of Dres.
Goods in the city, at Horsley &
Killon's.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29

Though the spring season is
considerably later this year than
last, and crops necessarily later,
every farmer is well up with the
weather, and high hopes are en-
tertaincd that good crops Will be
made, and when Harvest Home"
is sung happy voices will spring
frorl merry hearts. and happy feet
will bear a bounteous reward into
the bin.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
A Much Needed Law.

We think it would be a good
idea for the next legislature to
enact n law making it obligatory
upon every man, woman and child
to attend to their own business
if they have any unless he, she
or they, as the case may be, should
be hired and duly authorized to
attend to the business OF Others.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
Memorial DaY.

On account Of the threatening
weather, memorial day was not
observed here as largely as was
anticipated. The ladies went to
the cemetery early in the after
noon and placed flowers on the
graves of the "fallen braves" bur.
led here, and later the band and
military t.rned out, but, owing to
the rain commencing at that time,
the other exercises were given up.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
4 Strike in Dawson.

The frightful results of the
strikes throughout the country
reached Dawson last week. The
colored porter of McGill d 10y
less struck for higher wages. He
was Immediately discharged, but,
as vet, there has been no riot and
hloOdshed,
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
Protection No. |:

Our firemen are practicing hard
every other day for the Eufaula
tournament the 10Th Of May. A
running squad has been selected
from the swiftcst members Of the
company and committee ap-
pointed to select q running uni
form. The railroad will charge
one fare for the round trip. Our
boys intend to wake up the Ala
bamianS.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
The merchants Of a tow

The merchants Of a town
have much to do with giving char
actor to tbs place, and, judged by
the standard Dawson has nothing
to fear as to its reputation. For
business tlct, solidity and high
character in the commercial world,
no place eycels ours. 1t gives the
JOURNAL pleasure to certify to
the high standard which our deal
.ors take as representative men OF
a solid community.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
Let's Have a Literary Society.

We think the young people of
the city, and older ones, too, if
they seem disposed, should get up
reading club or literary society
of some Kind for the purpose of
improvement and social entertain
ment.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
Local Department..
COUNTY CURRENCY.
Interesting Items Concerning Town
and County Gathered by Journal
Reporters and Briefly Told.

and County Gathered by Journal
Reporters and Briefly Told.
That giddy thing
Called "Gentlc Spring."
il getting somewhat bolder; I
She snaps her eyes
And loudly cries,
To winter who doth hold her;
'See here, old chap,
Get off my lap"
And gives him the cold shoulder.
Read new sheriff sales.
Marbles are all the go now.
The delicious strawberry is
lipe.
Our county Jail has six in
mates.
Millinery goods are now in
demand.
business is rather dull in
this burg.
Snakes have given up their
winter quarters.
The Sunday-school picnic
will be a success.
Some of the flower yards in
Dawson are Gust too lovely"
The mournful COO Of the dove
may now be heard in the land.
The yelling on the streets by
the little negroes is nuisance.
A mild type of measles has
recently obtained q hold in this
city.
"A puny bow can turn over an
acre of ground looking for eel
worms.
ZThe days are getting as long
and as hot as the tongue of a fe-
male lecturer.
Three dogs have given up
the ghost since the dog law went
into effect.
There are several fellows in
Dawson who ought to chew their
own tobacco.
"A cotton factory and COM
press are two enterprises that
woul1 pay in Dawson.
Jesse Griffin killed tlirty-six
rats IN his store the ether day.
Jesse is rough on rats"
Rain has come at last. 1t
was getting very dry. and dusty
nnd the soil needed moisture to
bring up cotton.
There are few small boys
IN our town who know how to
curse, chew tobacco and smoke
cigarettes.
The pear trees in and around
the city are simply superb. 1t is
worth ones while to take a stroll
and look at them.
There was an INNER 90 dis
play of new and fashionable MILL.
merry at the different churches in
Dawson last Sunday.
"A children's prayer meeting
Is now held every Thursday af-
ternoon at the Methodist church
at 4 O'clock.
The peach crop promises tt
oe good one this year. Peach
Ralfs and \! apple pies are among
the solid comforts.
-Rev. A M. Williams preach.
81 On Easter sermon Sunday to 6
large and appreciative audience
IL was a fine discourse.
/, ,@"lnside" facts convince ue
mat the Dawson Manufacturing
company Nc is live enterprise
There is gum in It.
"A gentleman of our town at.
tended Sabbath school last Sun.
.lay morning for the first time il
twenty-five years.
Most Of the Dawson fisher.
men a are meeting with poor luck
out mat does not prevent the ly.
ing from going on all the same.
With the exception of the
uaps, the band uniforms have ar.
rived. The boys made their frs
appearance in them last Monday
There are several gentlemen
VI prominence in our city who dC
t. uet believe there is any sucl
t.hllhg as a mad dogs. Prohabl,
'l%se gentlemen have never pinch
eo the tail Of one Of these animals
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
The Guards Going TO Savannah.

At the regular meeting of the
Dawson Guards, Tuesday night, it
was definitely settled that they
will attend the Centennial at
Savannah. A telegram has been
sent asking for arrangements to
be made for their accommodation.
They will leave Dawson Sunday.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29

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
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29

Seven Springs Iron Alum
Mass, the finest tonic ana appeti-
ger known, cures Dyspepsia and
all Headaches, Kidney and Liver
Troubles. Sold by
Gm w. G. KENDRICK.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29

-Jordan's Joyous Julep-an
instant and infallible cure for
Neuralgia and Nervous Headache
and all Pain. For sale in Daw-
son, Ga. by Crouch Bros, Drug
gists. yr1.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29

Gentlemen are especially in
vited to call and examine our
stock OF Spring and Summer
Clothing, Hats, Hose, Collars,
Cuffs. HORSLEY & KILLEN.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29

If you want the best Cook
stove in the world buy the I'm
proved Iron King. =
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29

-Stultz AAAA Henry Coun-
Tobacco at James Drug Store.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
Officers of the Fire Company.

Last Monday night at a meet
ing of Protection Fire Company
No. l, the following gentlemen
were elected officers for the ensu-
ing year.
A. j. Baldwin--President.
j. d. Laing-Vice President.
A. j. Carver-Foreman.
B. b, Perry-Ass't. Foreman.
j. NJ. Simmons-Secreta1y
/. W. Clark Treasurer.
G. Deubler Engineer.
". H. Bishop-Ass't. Engineer.
N. Kenney- Fireman.
r. A. Bishop-Ass't. Fireman.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29

The ladies are especially in
vited to call and see the beautiful
Hamburgs, Insertings und Laees
Of all descriptions, All over Eht-
broideries and White Goods III
endless variety, ut aorsley Il Kill
lens.
New Spring Millinery
o-AT-O-
Mrs. M. M. .Anthony's.
THE ladies are respectfully iu-
vited to give her call.
Esay@ Prices LOW DOWN.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29

The prettiest line of Dres
Goods in the city, at Horsley d
Killon's.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-29
The Leader in Low Prices.

Miss Georgia Reeves pupils
gave an entertainment at the Berry
school house last Friday afternoon.
1t was quite pleasant occasion.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13
Attention, Everybody !

IsA fine opportunity is offered for invest
nent. now offer for sale the entire prop
erty at Lang's Station, on S. P. r. R.. forty
three miles from Los Angeles city, north, in
Los Angeles county,, consisting OF the fol-
lowing: 240 acres of fine land with abund-
ance Of water to irrigate every foot every
day of the year-never fails. Fountain
head on the land and is located on the
highest ground at the head of the ranch.
where 1t can run in bitches all over the
property. which it Is doing at the present
time, and besides this water there is about
ten fine white sulphur springs on the place.
admitted By. every test to be the finest on
ing orchards, all kinds of fruits; one or
chard thirteen years old. Everything very
healthy. Never any scale bug known in
this section. vineyards, flower gardens.
neatly finished throughout Depot, post.
office, express and ticket offices here at ho
tel door. Schools convenient. No fogss
Altitude 1920 feet. Title to land, water aud
eHerytfhing perfect a Am not particalar
ris good security; rhlsis no doubt the finest
opportunity in the State for establishin ing a
large, paying and. attractive health resort,
the sulphur springs being, in beautiful
shading them. These springs boil up in
plain sight, clear and sparkling as a dia-
mond, beautiful to drink. Durir 6 my six
teen years residence right here at these
HhNc ycb W tuc HISt CHt COul-
ing here with asthma, dyspepsia, coughs,
chills, liver complaints-almost anything
not seated consumption-but left here en-
tirely cured. believe this the healthiest
spot the sun shines on. We're rs years
younger this property could not be bought
for twice the am cunt will take now, which
is s25, 900. Age demands of me retirement
from an active business life, hence for the
first time offer to sell. Now let no one
think this is a speculation ON my part. l
have an adjoining ranch where intend
spending the balance of my life privately,
on account OF health, believing l will live
to greater age.
Address all communications to the pro-
prIetor.
JOHN LANG,
Sulphur Springs Hotel,
sep2l If Lang's Station.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13
mule.Ear Eine Cut

Is the finest tobacco you ever tasted. 1t is
made of the choicest old Kentucky leaf
II you want the very best, try IL and be
convinced.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13
Mothers Read.

The proprietors of Santa Able have au-
thorized Preuss and Hance to refund your
money, II after giving this King OF Cough
Cures fair trial, as directed, it fails to
give satisfaction,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13
EiectrO.Magn netisin, the New
Means of Cure.

DR.. +. Robbins Electro Magnetic Insti-
tute. corner OF First and Spring streets. en-,
considerable expense, with everything that
is necessary to cure chronic and so-called
incurable diseases, by the finest electrical
apparatus in the world Turkish and
Russian baths; also electric, sulphur and
eucalyptus baths. DIR. Robbins has had sew
eral years experience in the Australian
colonies, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Den
hundreds of leading citizens can testify to
the wonderful effects of electricity in curing
cases of chronic diseases when all else had
failed, and therefore all persons suffering
should try this new remedy before abandon.
ing'all hope. After every medical treatment
the patients are given the Massage treatment
by persons of their own sex. The doctor
diagnoses diseases without explanation
from the patient, free of charge. His office
hours are to ~, to and to 9.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13
Coal, Coke, charcoar and wood.

The undersigned WHOLESALERS and retails
all kinds of house, steam and blacksmith
coal, foundry and gas coke and charcoal.
foot and stove-wood lengths.
The above delivered to all parts of the
city and county.
Special rates for carload lots and to
dealers.
Wholesale agent for Wellington coal, the
best tuel for all purpose in the market.
WALTER S. MAXWELL.
Office, 10 Court street.
YarI, corner Alameda and Jackson
streets; telephone 3l5.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13
c.utntn,s Fortunate discovery

Captain Coleman. schr. Weymouth, plying
between Atlsntic City and N. y, had been
troubled with q cough SO that he was unable
to sleep, and was induced to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. 1t net
only gave him instant relief, but allayed the
extreme soreness In his breast His child
rem were similarly affected and a single
dose. DR.. Kings New Discovery is now the
standard remedy in the Coleman household
and on board the schooner.
Free trial bottles of this standard remedy
C.. Il, Heinzeman's Drug Store.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13
NASAL INJECTOR free with each ottle
ofShiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price SO cent
nv G. r. He nzeman. 122N. Main stree

by G. +. He nzeman. 122N. Main stree
All respectable dealers keep Damiana Bit
ters. Michel Levy & Co.. wholesale liquor
dealers, agents.
Damiana Bitters makes the old, young and
the weak strong and healthy. M. Levy &
Co., wholesale liquor dealers nts.
sHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure
is sold by us on guarantee. 1t cures con-
sumption. Sold by @. F. Heinsemar, i22
North Main street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13
some FOOLISH peopIc

Allow q cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach OF medicine. They often say,
oh. it will wear away, but in most cases 1t
wears them away. Gould they be induced
to try the successful medicine called
Kemp's Balsam, which we will sell on
positive guarantee to cure, they would i'm
mediately see the excellent effect after
takins the first dose. Price soc. and 81.
Trial size free. III. d. Godfrey, druggist.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13
al NcnsihIa nInn

Would use Kemps Balsam for the throat
and lungs. 1t is curing more cases of
coughs, colds. asthma, bronchitis, Group
and all throat and lung troubles, than any
other medicine. The proprietor has author
lied II. d. Godfrey to refund your money
if, after taking three-fourths of a bottle, re-.
lief is not obtained. Price SOC. and 81,
Trial size free.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13
pironi,s New Pharmacy.

am happy to announce to my old friends
and the public in general that after many
vexatious delays my new drug store is now
open for the transaction of business. Re-
member the location, southeast corner
Fourth and Main streets.
CHAs, B. PIRoHI.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13
The E2omeliest MAN tn Los An


As well as the handsomest man and others
are invited to call on Ii. d. Godfrey and get
free a trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the
Throat al nd Lungs. a remedy that is selling
entirely upon its merits and is guaranteed
to cure and relieve all chronic and acute
coughs, asthma, bronch tis and consump-
ton. Price soc. and III.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13
A New Lumber Yard

Has been established by the Schallert. Ga
nahl Lumber Company on Washington
street. nearly opposite the Washington Gar,
den, where they will keepa full Inc of all
kinds of lumber and building material.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-13

REV. II. B. ERRELL, of Pavilion, N. Y.
SAYS OF Gilmore's Aromatic Wine: 81 be
Heve It to be most desirable remedy to be
placed In every fAmily."--Fo sale BY H, ID.
godfrey, Nadeau Block.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-01
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY EAKLE j cEES.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
MONDAY, March %. 1885.
AT CALVERTON YARDS.

BEEF CATTLE.-Trade in point of activity was
about the same as last Monday. Prices were
fully up to those of last week; a few choice cat
tie sold at So %.
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged rs follows: Best
l215 ass %: that generally rated first quality
S7zaa5 90; medium. or good fair quality o o9 "a
81 IS ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows w
4aS3 SO. Extreme range of prices 2O0a$5 %.
Most of the sales were at oos5 re per 100 lbs.
OF the cattle received "A head came from VIZ.
ginia. Total sales for the week $50 head
agai INST 9S5 last week, and 1897 head same time
last year
SwINE.-As anticipated, prices to-day show
an advance over last week OF fully &c, Wdth
some Slight increase in the number OF the offer-
ings. The quality is what better as COM
pared with that of last week. but there Is an
actual advance in values. We quote hogs az
515a63s CENTS with most sales at 61sa6A Genus
per ID. net. Arrivals this week 1879 head
against 4lS5 last week.
SHEEP.-The receipts are less numerous man
last week, but of a better average quality IMAM
the offerings then. Trade for the better grades
is reported fair, while common stock Is dun;
We quote sheep at 2laa6M cents, and cnpp re q
sheep at31aa5 cts per 10. gross. Arrivals Ibis
week 1910 head against 1924 last week
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-01
issneo ererr THURSDAY Mornln!
owners of Minerals ana Min eral
Properties.

We have effected arrangements with
DR.. Traphagen, graduate of Columbia
Schools of Mines and now instructor in
chemistry in the Stanton Male Academy,
for furnishing qualitative analyses of lion
and manganese ores, ochres, sc. These
reports viii determine the quality Of the
metal ard whether they are of sufficient
volume to Justify development, and VIII
5 be furnished free. Should qadntltat're
analysis be desired, it will be supplied at a
reasonable cost.
Il Parties sending specimens must pay all
charges of transportation on materials to
this office.
The result Of the analysis will be pub
llshed in the VInoINIAN, the owner S
name being designated by his Initials.
Under this arrangement parties having
minerals epon their property can send
specimens and have them tested as to
quality scithout cost
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-01
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hdiddlebrook Items.

[Reported for the VIRGINIAN
On Thursday evening of last week, Mr..
Henry Splitter was married to Miss Mamie
r. Smith, daughter of Mr.. Mordecai
Smith. The ceremony was performed at
Mt. Tabor church by the Rev. Mr.. Speigle.
Mr.. Splitter had some time previously pur-
chased the house and lot at one time
owned by J. f. Arganbright. 1t is a
handsome residence, and the happy couple
went into the duties of housekeeping at
once.
Mr.. ] Clemmer has purchased the Arbor
Hill farm of Mr.. Eundley. The community
regrets to part with Mr.. HundIey who was
doing good business. Mr.. Howard Glenn
mer. who was lately married to Miss Kate
Bosserman, will move on the place in a
few days. We can commend the young
bride TO the people of Arbor Hill. as they
will find in her all that is required for a
good neighbor.
The new store house of d. 3. Engeman
on the Firth lot is ready for clustering
and Mr.. Engleman will soon move his
stock of goods thither. W. Fl. w.