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The South western news., 1888-04-25
HAPPILY MATED. On last Wed

HAPPILY MATED. On last We'd
nesday afternoon the 18th inst,
occurred enc of those happy mar
riages which 90 so far to make lift
one long continued enjoyment. Al
that time the lovely Miss Alice
Dozier, was welded to Mr.. B B
Perry, at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. n w Doz-
lei, Rev, F A Branch, their pastor,
performing the marriage ceremony.
The two so happily mated are fay
orites in DawsoD's society, and are
loved and esteemed wherever they
are known. Active and earnest in
the discharge of lifeNs duties they
win to themselves the favor of ev.
cry one.
The loving remembrance of
friends was shown 10 the many and
beautiful presents bestowed. At
night an elegant collation. was
served at the new and beautiful
home Of Mr.. B B Perry's, the en-.
joyments of which were participate
ed in by few special friends.
May the bouquet of their years
sit as lightly upon them as a single
rose.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

PROGRAMME FOR THE SUNDAY
SCHOOL PtcNIc. Both schools will
meet at the Baptist church on
Friday morning, May 4th. at Il
quarter before nine o'clock. An
hour or less time will be spent at
the church with appropriate cxer.
cises, singing prayer, recitation by
a girl from the Baptist school, and
a little address by boy from the
Methodist school. The schools
will then march to the grounds
selected neuI the railroad and west
OF the depot in an oak grove, A
marshal OF the day will be selected
from each school t. form the pro-
cession and the Dawson Band will
be asked to head the procession and
furnish mrsic. Before leaving the
church every member Of the school
will be expected to wear the chosen
badges of ribbon, about half an
inch in width and few inches 10
length, viz: blue for the Baptist
school and pink for the Methodist
The Baptist school will have f.
banner of white and blue and the
Methodist of white and pink. Two
members Of each school will be Sc
lected to solicit funds for purpose
of buying ice fer lemonade; sugar
and lemons, and to defray expen,
ses of the occasion, tables etc.
Committee on lemonade and com.
mittee on music to be selected from
each school.
Last Of all, we'll filled lunch bas-
bets in large quantities are expect
ed to be on hand.
The South western news., 1888-04-25
1en @PoLnks.

Go and see Mrs. q L Mixes pref
ty hats.
Orange blossoms are blooming
all around us. Who next2
Mr.. Geo. Geise is making some
nice improvements to his residence.
The young men Of the variety
works have organized base ball
club.
Misses Annie Dozier and Min.
ME Gatewood visited our city last
week. I'll
M, Rowe Price, and Sife,
visited relatives and friends in this
city last week.
Capt. W H Fitzpatrick of the
Columbus Southern, was in the
city one day last week.
The novelty of a COW sucking a
pig, was an episode in a citizens
lite few daysago.
A number IF communications
will have to be held over until Lex t
week for want of space.
The italian With the trained rats
was the centre of al admiring
throug of darkies and oilers.
Tie firm of Mcdonald and Will
liars, coicred, in this city, has
been closed out by the sheriff.
AIl.of eig,itytwo thousand do'~
lars WORT: Of Guano, has been soli
in this city the past season.
Mr. NJ. G. Minis, he's received a
letter from a citizen Of Griffin. stat
ing that the Stonewa!i Fire Co., of
that city is coming to our tourna>
ment.
A thing Of beauty is a joy for
ever. We call special attention TO
the Diamond Dyes'-brilIiaDt and
durable. for silk, wool, cotton d..
at W & Hendricks. It.
Our Job Department is KEEP.
busy all the time. We propose to
do you good work and at such
prices as will suit you. Call and
see us.
Turner Lewis bright little boy
Archie, has the thanks Of the writer
for the bestowal of a Well timed
courtesy,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. McGiIl and
Mr.. and Mrs J. NJ. Alexander
chapcroned the picnic party at
Browns mill on last Friday,
The Dawson News says it has a
large number of negro subscribers,
and that they always pay up
promptly Atlanta Constitution.
Yes, we said so.
The Sunday Schools in this city,
Baptist and Methodist, have as
superintendent, men who know
their duty and perform it faithful
ly.- Christian gentlemen.
Miss Daisy James, of Dawson,
after Spending a pleasant week at
home, has returned 10 her SCHOOL
duties at The Seminary. --Cuthbert
cor. 1T, Gaines Advertiser
Mr.. George Thomas, a few days
ago, set 'em up not whisky but
as good glass of lemonade as was
ever placed before a man. No one
can heat him as a mixologist.
The Minutes Of the twentysec~
end session of the Georgia Annual
Conference of the A. NJ. E.,
Church has been laid upon our ia :
bic by the Rev. II r Downs.
Mr.. I L Davis, who lives near
Brentwood, was in the city last
Friday. We we're glad to greet
upon the streets of Dawson one of
our old time Americas friends.
Last Friday, was a general pic.
mic day, with some of the schools
and with some of the young people.
Youth and beauty and the greer
woods formed a striking contrast.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

Hon. w. A. HARRIS. -South-
western Gergia has in it no better
citizen than the Hon. w. A. Harris,
Of Worth county. Gifted in mind,
and true US n friend, be is safe
counsellor in ali of the relations of
life. Tried and trusted in the past,
in every instance he was found
faithful in all. AS he grows older
he wins to himself the esteem and
confidence Of every one.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

THE CousTY CouRr.-The
monthly session of the County
court, Judge r F Simmons prcsid
ing, was held two dayc Of last
week.
OF the FIVE criminal CAGES before
the court, one was convicted, one
continued, and the balance acquit-
ted. Judge Simmons has his court
now well in band, and is making a
great success Of it. IT will take
but a little while to prove the
great value Of this court to the
county.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

Messrs' Anthony and Mcdonald
have opened nice establishment |
on Main st. Soda water, pure and
sparkling dispensed by them. They
are deserving young men. Give
them lift.
Americas Republican: Miss
Mary Pilsbury, Of Dawson, is visit,
ing her brother, Judge J 3 PiIsbu-
ry' Miss Mary ba, just recovered
from a spell of typhoid fever and
we are glad to see her looking SO
we'll.
We have received a beautiful
poem, the author of which is au
accomplished lady of this city, with
the request from one of our most
esteemed lady friends that we pub
ffsh it. We will do go in the next
issue.
Mr.. j. H. Swan, one among the
best farmers in this section, says
that the crops on the road between
Stewart county end this place are
the best he has seen for years past.
and he has travelled that roed many
a time.
If you think it is an easy mat
ter to find a vacant house here, in
Which to live, Just star. out, and
to rent one. We don't keep such
things lying around. -Americus
Republican.
Nor do We.
Mr.. John Oliver, who was re-
Gently in our midst, and who has
been engaged with Mr. James New
berry. died at his home on last
Saturday from a conges,ive chill.
We regret to hear Of his being call.
cd so suddenly assay.
hessr's. Lamar James and Sam
Loyless took in \ fishing frolic on
last Friday. We reckon the fnny
tribe went for their hoes when
they heard chat these two gentle
men were on the war path, But
We'll see what We will see.
For the information of our busis
ness men we mention that the way
freight trai0s on the Southwestern
road make but three trips a week |
now, going east on Mondays, Wed
nesdays and Fridays, going west
on tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat,
urdays.
Mrs. Ed. LittIeton of Americus,
who is Oh visit TO this city, was
the bearer of n box of beautiful
flowers to one of the staff of this
papsr, from one Of che lovely young
ladies Of Americas. The gift Of
the flowers is appreciated, as well
as the courtesy Of Mrs. LittIeton.
! will be in Dawson on the 5th
Sunday inst, to get up Sunday
School Statistics OF Terrell county
and earnestly request the Secreta-
ries and Superintendent of the
various Sunday Schools in this
county to meet me at the Metbo.
dist { hurch at 10 o'clock, a. IN.
L. P. DoztrR, Dist, Sup't
We call special attention to the
advertisement of Mrs. G. L. Mlze !
Mrs. Mize has been emiuently sue.
cessful Ia the millinery business,
for with her good taste is associatc1
a judgment that never fails to
please. Her spring stock is a beau>.
titully assorted one and az to her
hats they cannot be excellel. For
bargains call upon Mrs. Mize.
On Monday morning, countless
dead flies we're found in the editor
ial room Of this Office. Where did
they come fromg The solution of
the question was this, that in Drs.
Cheatham and Deans drug store
near By Fly Exterminator had
been used, which iu its wholesale
destruction had driven Some of the
flies 70 die in our Office. 1t is good
ION a kill.
The South western news., 1888-04-25


THE VARIETY WoRKs.-The
a bany Nrrrs says: "A number
Of rev buildings will lie erected in
Albany this year, and it seems that
the Dawson Variety Works viii
do n Sao'i ahare # TIE work. +"
sicssrs. Hohhs, Forester ani
Warren Of Albany, are going to
have residences built by this com.
pany. Plans and specifications
are being furnished all the time
for the erection of buildings in
other cities.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

Two FIRES. On last THURSDAY,
a firebrOke out in a stable on the
premises Of Mr.. Lawhorn in this
city, which was easily subdued.
All the result Of careless handling
OF matches by a negro.
On last SATURDAY. night a small
out houte on Mrs. Hig,lon'S place
in this city WIS destroyed by FIRE.
No other damage done. Supposed
10 bc The work Of an inccDdiayv.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

WEbsrER's BKrDeEs. MIR. Jas.
Newberry. an experienced bridge
builder, has been engaged by the
Commissioners Of Webster county
to repair their bridges, washed
away in the late freshet. --Ameri-
Gus Recorder.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

ANNOUNCEMENT. All cards as
announcements from candidates,
viii he charged S. 90 n card. All
communications Of n political char.
scter, for or against n person will
be charged seventyfve ccnts for
toe one hundred words.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

ABSENT At IsABELLA.-Wr. J
T. Maund. Foreman Of the Souths
western News, is absent In Isabella
attending court. While abaent ne
will endeavor to work up the now
rapidly increasing subscription list
of this paper. We commend him
to our friends and patrons. Dur
ing his absence we will work up
the typographical part of the pa.
per the best we can.
The South western news., 1888-04-25
FOR SALE.

First-classa saw mill outfit. IS
horse power engine. Carts, Oxen
&C IN connection. All IL good or.
der. For particulars enquire 1T this
Office. IA,
The South western news., 1888-04-25

II g Sandcre is carrying on q
general repair shop at Powcll's old
stand. Repairing wagons. bug
gieS and furniture a speciality. Old
furniture cleaned, rspainted and
vanished. and made to look as
new. All work guaranteed and
done on short notice. Prices rea-
enable. mch.2s, In.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

We APPRECIATE THE CoMPLI.
MENT.-The gifted NJ NJ Folsom,
editor of the Cedartown Standard,
whose prose and poetry points to
him as one Of the South's most
gifted sons, pays this paper the
following compliment:
The Southwestern News is the
most prosperous looking paper
Dawson ever hsd
The South western news., 1888-04-25

] CnENuBIA, April % 1883. We
Nv in last weeks issue a very in
brrect account Of the cutting at
3henubid. We propose TO give a
brrect version OF the matter. %
De 9th inst. Messrs Ken West. NJ
West and J H West, the father,
|ent to Mr.. SIocumb's field where
! was engaged in work ADD all of
lem abused him, Mr.. Ken West
nrsed MIN and dared him to leave
he field, and if he would do so
bat ne would give him a whip
ipg. Mr.. Slocumb said he didn't
ent any difficulty, then the party
n saying to him that he was a
ward. The next attern DON when
4r. Slocumb IVES in his yard, Mr..
len West passed and spoke to Mr..
socumb, who didn't reply. West
Zen remarked, you don't speak,
bu grand rascal, then Slocumh
I'D YOU he'd better go on as you
fe not q, West then replied you
fe liar, ] am q, then SIocumb
'kcd LIN If he was ready to set
i the difficulty, West said, yes,
Rd asked Slocumb If he was ready,
o sah Q didn't want to fight
~ rs he was not u years of age,
d faed him to come out aad
'ttlc tie matter. S!ocunb then
hrtcd cut. and IS he was going
bt Of tie gate West struck Kim
i the l,eGd with brass knucks,
.pking a considerable cash in the
sal. SIocunb then in self de-
pee caught hold of West and
II him inficting a slight wound.
Mr. slocumb is quiet citizen.
4. S!ecumb is under a 5000 bond
assault with intent to murder,
pile the Vests are under a peace
end. JUSTICE.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

NEw SUBscRrsEHs. = The News
subscri i,tion list is extending be,
yond the hopes of the publishers.
The Southwestern News fails iikc
the snow.hakes Eall---in different
directions. In the homes Of the
rich as we'll as in the homes Of the
poor.
The South western news., 1888-04-25
zeal Department.
CERDs

h. B. CuEATHAM. - J. G, DEAN
Having formed copartnership
i the practice of medicine and
Drug business we tender our servi.
Is : the public and ask a share Of
be.r patronage. We have just
pened complete line of potent
Id proprietary medicines and a
blI line of pure and fresh Drugs
Ia Medicines, and the most com.
bete line of Medicinal Fluid Ex-
Eacts ever brought to our city
Musicians eau find iii our store al.
lost anytime they may need
Re shall strive to please all, by
living pure and fresh drugs, and
\ Feepnng what they may want.
1 line Of pure Brandies, Wines
hd Whiskies, for medicinal use.
Iii and see us.
Respectfully,
hail CHEATHAM G. DEAN.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

KnLED.-William Lewis, 8 Ne.
gro we'll known in this city, and
whose wife lives here. was killed
near Fort Valley BY the train one
day last week. His body was
hroeght TO this city fer intermcut.
The South western news., 1888-04-25
ANDY lin 0F BABY CAR
I i .se TO ARRIVE IN A FEW
L.D.HkTChER&BRO.

We have given VIC. Kendrick.
the agency 10 Dawson, for Barley
Malt Whisky. Distilled from mall
ted barley it is rich AID nutritious
and free from Nil impuri!y. For
the sick and feeble it is a true tonic,
L. Ii. CHASE & Co., Distillcrs.
Louisville, Ky.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

In order to close out our lot of
pts and Bran we propose to sell
reduced prices. Corn has ad,
|rced, but We will sell you Oats
PAPER than you ever bought
em before.
t. o. WHITcBARD & Co.
The South western news., 1888-04-25
BABY CARRIAGES.

Mcssrs. A. j. Baldwin 4 10, can
show you as pretty a specimen Of
baby t'arriage" as Is lnanutsctur.
ed. It is so light and moves 10
easily upon SPRINGS, that II req uir|
es 30 effort to draw II. 1t has
deuoie wire spokcs to the wheels,
ani its construction Is such that it
will wear for years. It is cu@laioncd
inside, and over it is q silk p..rasoI
to protect the occupant. This
carriage Is artisticalIy arraugsi''s nj
is beauty. . se.ss
The South western news., 1888-04-25

The TOURNAMENT. Our Fire
laddies are going to try to make
the 10th Of May next, a red letter
day. in the history of Dawson:
We intend to receive with open
arms visiting firemen and all the
rest Who may visit us.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

Messrs. NJ. II. and J. A. Bishop
are car, ying on a general repair
shop under M.sonic hall at the
corner. Repairing Wagons, bug
gies and furnitura a specially. Old
furniture cleaned. reprinted and
vanished. Made 70 look rs good
rs new. All wprx done on short
notice and guaranteed. Prices rea,
s0Uable.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

pr WHAT SCIENCE HAS
HpNE:-Why is it that all the
PctorS andsome of the good pteacn-
4 IN the land say that the use of
pbacco is a sinful and wicked prac.
Re! Rotten fodder will hurt a
Nv, and SO it is with rotten tobac.
II ynn will, use the New Int
soved Nlcdieated Hygeia Tobacco"
~ is &c highly recommended by all
Pc have tried it. There is vegeta-
Il compound used in this Tobacco
Pat Is tasteless to the user and re-
fves all unpleasant feelings of the
'pmach which other Tohaccos of
= produce. such as heartburn
e. EST0g,sh&c. Try one plug and you
III lie convinced.
fold HI ". G.. NT.ES.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

My mill, known as the Parker
old Mill, is now 10 good running
order and solicit the patronage
Of the public. bly, rocks arc kept
in good order and | guarantee Eat.
isfaction. j. H. PRITcHARD.
ian. Is, twin
The South western news., 1888-04-25

MEMORIAL DAY.-To4morrow is
Memorial Day, day that will be
observed and held sacred over our
beautiful Southland. Old comrades,
may the grass he ever green above
your graves, and may you ever be
held in the sweetest memory by
those who value a true manhood
linked with the purest patriotism.
Soldier rest, thy warfare DER,
Sleep the sleep that knows not
breaking;
Dream of hattIefelds no more,
Morn Of toll, nor night of waking.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

A BIRTHDAY PARTY.-The Hen.
james G. Parks and his estimabIe
wife, Mrs. Eola Parks, gave on last
Saturday, the sixth birthday cf
their little son Warren party that
was an enjoyable event to the little
boys and little girls who attended.
At this party. childhood in its
beautiful simplicity was apparent
to all. A well filed table with
many delicacies met every eye, and
the hours passed away pleasantly
with the sports of an innocent
childhood.
The South western news., 1888-04-25
y MEM SHOE SElOP.

Mr.. Thos. Steadham has opened
a shoe shop in sir. Taos. Paimers
butcher shop. He will make shoes
and repair them. His work Var
ranted. Prices reasonable. Ef;s icort
don't rip or tsar. Hall soleisg spe-
entity. OLD SHOES MADE AZ.
GOOD as NEW.
Itch, Prairie Mango, and
Scratches Of every kind cured in30
minutes BY Woolford's Sanitary Lo
Ion. Uss no other. This never
fails. Sold by w 6 Kendrck,
Druggist, Dawson.Ga.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

FATALLY BURHED.-On last
Saturday morning. little daugh.
ter of Nr. Bob Harris, who lives
three miles out from here, aged
about six years, was fatally burned
by her dress taking fire. She lived
but few hours after the accident
occurred in tie most excruciating
agony. Dr., Lasseter was immedi.
ateIy called in but could do 10th
ing to save the little sufferer, as
she was beyond all hope Of recovery
when he arrived, so badly had she
been burned. She was grand
daughter oF the Rev. P L York.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

AT meeting Of the Fire Depart
ent Monday night, the following
peers were elected:
\. W. B. Cheatham, President,
/ j. Paldvir, Vice President,
j. Carver, Foreman,
B. Perry, Asst Foreman,
4. W. Davis. Secretary,
\ W. Clark, Treasurer,
Duebler, Engineer,
b. W. B. Chatham, Asst Eng.
'ick Kinney, Fireman,
A Miller, Asst Fireman.
TRUSTEES.
A. Horfley, I. z. II; nnah and
D. Laing,
The South western news., 1888-04-25

Messrs' Anthony and Mcdonald
have opened a nice establishment
on Main St. Soda water, pure and
sparkling dispensed by them. They
are deserving young men, Give
them a lift.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

COLUMBUS SOUTHERN. --Engin.
Ger Cowan with a large force
begun work at the Columbus
end of the line on last Monday.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

NOTICE FARMERs.-Sav your
pps from destruction by worms,
using Per. Oxide of Silicates.
Pr sale by L A Lowrey, Dawson,
r. 3mO.
The South western news., 1888-04-25

Americas Republican: Miss
Mary Pilsbury, Of Dawson, is visit,
ing her brother, Judge J 3 PiIsbu-
ry. Miss Mary ba, just recovered
from spell of typhoid fever and
we are glad to see her looking SO
we'll.
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Wellp "Well, was saved At the el %y sc +
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snuoder to think of. A friend advised me- :
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woMAN's BEST FRIEND.


Inc Views OF . Lady Writer and Arru.
mcnts In Their support.
Women understand women better thar
men do, says Harper's Bazdr. That car
not Do helped, for they have the touch
stone OF similar natures, trials, joys and
experiences, and this may make them
more critical. as they are already exact
ing; but criticism and exactingness both
vanish before necessity; let the other
woman's need rise clearly on their vision
and the ministering angel in their nature
rumes all the plumes Of her pinions in
haste to carry succor.
In spite OF what satirists and sciolists
may have to say on the matter, 80 far as
our own view has extended we have
always seen ono woman ready to be the
friend OF another when she has once been
plainly given to understand that b ~
friendship IL required and will be ~
service, and we should advise no yc,ono
girl, no young wife, nor woman Of m..turer
years, to seek aid and friendship, on anv
occasion, when she finds real need ~
those commodities, from one of the other
sex Il there is . good and gentle woman
within her reach. The mother that i In
every woman, that is with her from tina
day before her FIRST doll came, and win h.
with her after her last grandbaby has
aone with dolls, rises at appeal brings
ner emotions into play, and ull her
resources with them, enlists ali
her energies, and makes Ter roadv To usa
every effort for the other woman, whether
in sore distress or just in teasing trouble.
II she feels that vice must not be smiled
ON, that malice must be checked. that
paths which lead to de ath must be made
nard to treat, shall she be kinder than or
superior 70 that nature which, in visiting
the sins Of the fathers upon the cbildrso
as law Of heredity, does the Same thine,
Yet where this mother OF pity is not to h
found In woman on righteous cali. and
she neither feels nor responds to the cr
OF trouble in another, then that per..r,,
may be woman fair enough In mt
ward seeming, but in her heart sha !. ~
woman at all. No