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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12
His Last Act.

About the last official act of Gen
eral Gordon as governor was to com
mute the sentence of Gordon White, tho
negro boy who was convicted Of outrag-
ing the baby of Mr. Ed Adams at Fort
Gaines and sentenced by Judge Query
to be hung.
His sentence was committed to life i'm
prisonment.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

LQeky lady.

MILAN, Tenn, Sept. 23rd.
Mrs. q, w, Combs, of Humboldt. Tenn.
former resident of this place, has re-
Gently fallen heir to half million dol,
lars left 10y her Scotch grandfather She
has forwarded proof Of her relationship
to her lawyers and will receiver her in
hcritance to-day.-Evening Mail and Ex-
press, New York, Sept. 23rd, 1890.
V sle rs. Combs lawyers, and by
her seeing our advertisement became
the agents of her good fortune. We
have number of similar claims In our
hands and expect to gain them, If yonr
ancestors came from the old country
write us and enclose 81 cents for reply.
There are more than half million dol.
lars IN Great Britain alone, unclaimed
whlGh rightly belongs to the people Of
the United States.
EUROPEAN CLAIMS AGENCY.
80 Pearl Street. New Ynrl,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12
Run In,

The usual Saturday night DRINKS were
considerably decreased at the wind up
of last we *.
Sable Seth Jones was the only unfor-
tunate run in by our vigilant police.
Seth is well-digger and he makes so
much money he decided to have little
town fun Saturday night regardless of
the consequences. To do this, of course,
the first thing was to fill up on 'bug
juice" The remainder is briefly told
run In, relieved of quart of gin, a 32-
ealihre pistol and brought up Monday
morning to do pennanee to the manor,
Seth divided sl5 and cost of his wealth
for city improvements, and is now that
much a wiser if not happier well-digger.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12
OBITUARY.
IN MEMORY OF LITTLE JULIA HOLDER.
AGED ELEVEN YEARS, SEWN DAYS.


BY her Cousin, Hattie W. Denard.
Dearest Julia. thou hast left ms.
lis thy loss we deeply feel,
H4 H. us %od mat has bereft US
ne VII al our sorrows heal.
When the day of life is fled,
And in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.
n ,,...,..,, &C.,
a ngle breath, a long drawn SIGH.
Can break the ties that bind us here.
And watt the spirit to the sky.
Little Julia died, calm release.
While clinging to the mortal clod:
She closed her eyes and stood in peace
Before smiling God.
ru.
liliS ,oVeiy DUO, SO young and fair,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12
Failed 10 Arrive,

AAlandc Clarke, the tragcdian. who
was 20 have played at lIut's opera house
last Friday night, failed TO make con
nections and did not arrive. Over a
hundred reserved seats had been sold.
and it was quite a disappointment to our
lheatfe7soeIs, who anticipated treat in
me change, tElsR the usual line of enter
taiR4Sa etimes abl6sit the city.
- -
1 80 80, 40 % 80 -a,. Ng Higher.
MOI ,,t p 81, ~ genaem n refused
- $50 ,''i9 land in the eastern
pae 9o'iI aFy that cost him 5000 ii W
years ago.
Dawson dirt is worth money, and it In.
ereases in value every day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12
Change or Service.

The regular services at the Presbyteri-
an church on the third Sunday have been
changed to the fourth Sunday this
month, on account of an engagement OF
the pastor, Rev. /. w. Waddell, The
public is requested to remember the
change, only for this month,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

The temperance of la grippe in Eu-
rope should warn Americans to bo in
readiness, in case the epidemic returns
to our shores, Catarrh, The forerunncr
of the disease caneasily be cured by tho
use Of Old Saurs Catarrh Cure
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

Gloves and Underwear. In
these lines our stock is enor-
nous, and no room to put
them. Will be sold at IS per
cent less than ever heard of
before.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

One case 1000 yards all
wool 9 OF. jeans at 25c., yard
iwide and worth CSC; 1900
yards all wool doeskin jeans at
28c., would be cheap at s..
1000 yards all wool heavy un-
sheared jeans at 25c. Other
merchants get 35c. for the same
goods.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

II your baby is sick, suffering and cry
ing with pain Of cutting teeth, soothe 1t
with DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup 1t is safe.
Price 25 cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12
Fence Eleci,nn.

Ordinary Roberts wilfhear the petition
Ion am election on the fence question in
l455th district to-day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

Architect Pafkins will be 4. he cifz
Saturday to submit plans for the noN
court house 70 the commissioners.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

Waterworks and little less talk about
them would relieve the minds of good
many people in this city. Nh Bennett,
the contractor, has ennotiied that I'M
less he begins work at once the ordi-
nance giving him the franchise will be
repealed and 4 contract made with other
parties.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

There is fine opening in Dawson for
an active man to make money. Estab-
fish wood yard and supply the people
with oak and pine wood Coal could be
added, as large quantities of it is now
used in the city,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

so boxes of tobacco from
IS to. so cents per lb Worth
40 to 70. A full line of other
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

Some men put entirely too much spir-
its down to keep their spirits up. They
ought to try to strike the golden mean
instead of striking the golden rye so of
ten.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

The thirteen-months-old babe of Mr..
W. o. johnson died last Saturday night
and was buried at Macedonia This was
bright little boy, around whom the
fondest hopes of its parents clung, and
their friends extend sincerest sympathy
in their sad bereavement.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12
He 5Ids FaerwsH.

Rev, W. H. Patterson preached his
farewell sermon to his congregation at
Spring Vale last Sunday, after service
of seven years. The parting was touch
ing, the ties between brother Patterson
and his flock at that place being of a
very close and strong nature. During
his long pastorate there he has served
them ably and faithfully 1t was there
fore natural that they should be 18th to
give him up. while he was equally sad at
the severance of his connection. lie
will give lis entire time to his church
here next year, which causes him to give
up the charge at Spring Vale
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

F you want a treat.
l Take "A stroll down Main street
Til Warmers Saloon YOU find
Where tirst-class drinks are onlya dime
Our tobaccos are good, our cigars mild.
And with one of them you can put on
style.
Our canned goods are fresh and sweet.
Nothing to equal them on the street.
Take our word in tIicc-
Give MS a call and we will treat Won
mic.
This is the place where John Reynolds
can he found.
lie invites his friends to call around
He'll treat you right, he'll treat Won
kind,
And give you the best in his line.
N'TOVES of all kinds at Hatcher's. You
- can save money by buying from him.
w + are headquarters for dress goods
Wv and trimmings of all descriptions
Arthur, Crittenden & Whitehead.
ONE and Inspect our Hue Of overcoats
- and wraps, You cannot afford to al
low this unprecedented opportunity to
pass, Lnwrey q Orr,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12
DEATHS HARVEST.
A Former DawsOnite Passes AWAY
Lady and a Child In the List.

Mr.. J. Fl. Salmon, who was formerly
a well known merchant of Dawson. died
and was buried in Brunswick last week
At the time of his residence here he was
one of our most prosperous merchants.
and left only few years ago.
Mr.. Salmon was native of Scotland.
coming to America nineteen years ago
He went to several places, and in 1885
landed in California. He only remained
there short while, however, and return
ed to Georgia, locating in Brunwick,
where he was conducting large bust
ness at the time of his death.
Mr. Salmon had no relatives in Ameri-
ca. Dr. Charles Salmon, very promi-
nent English physician, is his brother.
and has charge of Corishead Priory, at
INVERSION, England. Besides this broth
er, Mr.. Salmon had one sister living.
He was worth about $4,000, and Just
before his death willed his money to his
brother and his business and real estate
to his p\"tner.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

If you are friend to us you will trade
with us. If not, YOU will trade with us
because you are friend to yourself and
family.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

Monday morning Dr. W. b. Cheatham
brought to the News Office a sweet pota-
to of the Spanish variety that measured
two feet and two inches in length and
weighed four pounds and ID ounces.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12
Handk0rOhifS
Calico.

New lot of calico and ging-
hams, pretty styles, less THAI
manufacturers prices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

Mrs. Lydia Kitchens, wife of the late
John Kitchens, died at her home in this
city last Saturday morning.
Mrs. Kitchens was one of the best of
women, and lived most exemplary life
to the end. She leaves several grown sons
and daughters to mourn her loss, and
host of friends Were panied to part with
her.
Her remains were carried to the family
burial ground in Lee county for inter
ment.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

Some of the sweet potato specimens
are immense, The fairness say that the
largest and finest crop ever know is now
being harvested.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12
Advertisement


BRoNwooD, Ga, Nov H. 1890 In the
last issue of the Dawson Journal an arti-
Gle appear d under the head OF Rescued
by His Friends - ! desire to correct the
imp cssion made by this article, and the
people want an explanation from me
Bob Kennedy was arrested by me on the
night OF the trouble and put in the guard
house here, and on the next morning Mr. d.
Denton swore out a warrant for him.
notified Sheriff Thornton of the fact,
Justice Avera did not consider Kennedy
in safe keeping and the sheriff was re-
questcd to come for him. On Tuesday
evening Deputy Sheriff Roberts came for
Kennedy and he was turned over to him
by Judge Ayera, with instructions to Sc
cure him 50 that he could not get away
This Deputy Roberts failed to do, and
Bob Kennedy got away; and as to the
Iour masked men holding up DEPUTY
Roberts, | am in doubt, The citizens of
Bronwood are highly indignant that a
prisoner should be so carelessly handled
10y an officer of the law. Very respect
fully in, CmLps.
Town Marshall
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

The labor problem is yet serious one.
A farmer was in the city the other day
offering one-fourth of his cotton to any
one who would gather it. He had 20
bales open in the field.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

II cannot get cook or house girl is
heard on every street corner The tri-
fling cooks and servants III Dawson long
ago become a nuisance, and many of our
citizens are in favor of having a cargo of
servants imported at once.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

H ats.
$1,000 worth of hats from
2oc. to $500.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

A BIG lot of latest style hats Just in.
a Call and get one from Arthur, Crit
tenden Il Whitehead's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12
Wraps.
~

1000 wraps and jackets
from $I.25 to $4,000.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

MTANTED.-One thousand pounds of
w good hay by L. l.. Rainey
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

AIDES, try pair of Krippendorf $
Il fine shoes and be convinced of their
superiority in quality, fit and price Sold
only by Arthur, CIittenden Il White
head
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

ONLY A FEW of the Blue Pony Plows
" left at Hatcher's, Cali early if You
want one.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12
B19aChinQ,

Good yard wide bleaching
no dressing, at &c., worth 10,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

L EWARD. I win pay 500 Reward for
the recovery of a white pointer dog
named Port, with liver colord spots.
w. L. RORDAN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

OUR 0vercoats are gorgeous specimens
VI of the tailor's art, for almost song.
Lowrey & Orr.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

M EMS OVERCOATS in fashionable
lVl designs and texture, we have in
faultless array. Lowrey 4 Orr.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

7 OTIS FOR SALE.--Parties wishing dc
i sirable residence lots should see j.
Davis.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

w f ARE showing the largest, hand
Wv soonest and by far the cheapest as
sortment of ladies wraps ever exhibited
in Dawson. Lowrey & Orr.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

LINE PICTURES, cheapest you ever
l saw, at A. p Hatcher's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

NICE LINE of Carpet and other Rock
~ ing Chairs at A. z. Iatcher's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

CYPRESS Syrup Barrels att. A. Full
" tons.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

o accomplish our purpose quickly we
have made reductions in cloaks that
are great and inspiring. Lowrey Il Orr.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

< EE the latest things in the way of
= neckwear at Arthur, Crttenden II
w hitehead's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1890-11-12

L FURNITURE of all kinds, for cash or
l on installmentS, at Hatcher's.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-01-10
R1CHFORD.

AT meeting of Company b, V. N. G.,
called to elect n successor TO Capt A. X.
Brown, resigned, to fill such vacancies in
the commissioned as might be made the
following officers were elected Captain,
II. c. Aver; lst Lieutenant, w. S. Thayer
I'd lieutenant, w. b. I.ockin. Expressions
of regret at Capt. Browns resignation
were universal and the company at first re
elected him but he declined to serve because
of his official busincss.-A double wedding
occurred at the residence of William lmpey
Saturday at p. m, the contracting par
ties being John Dixon and Martha lmpey
and Wesley Bliss and Lizzie Hutchinson, all
of Richford, excepting the latter whose re-
sdence is West Farnham. Cards are out
announcing the marriage of +. II. Casavant
ir., and b. Louise Gbney for Monday. the
9th. Francis Files, who has been employed
by John n. Powell has decided TO go into
business for himself and has formed part
norship and will become "a merchant at
Abercorn, p. 9
At the corporation meeting these officers
were elected Moderator A. X. Brown;
clerk, j. G. Powell; treasurer, d. w. Car
penter; trustees, the old board; fire wardens,
| Aaron Beach, Horace Phancuf and W. b.
Locklin y tax of II per cent. was voted
TO pay for lighting the streets and the cur
rent expenses OF the village. 4 report Of
the water commissioners, read and adopted,
! showed the actual cost of the water works
/ to be SIG 69). IS. Cost Of hose house, hose,
hose carts, ladder trucks and insurance on
hose house, S2G6j. Other small expenses
bring the total cost to $50, lJ0.4S. 1t was
voted TO authorize the commissioners to
issue the bonds of the town for sum not
exceeding $1,000 to delray expenses and
meet obligations until next July, when it i,
assured that the water works by the rentals
Will pay the interest on the bonds and
create a slnking-fund that will take care OF
the principal. The rentals now amount to
$50 per year.
Ira j. Sweat and Henry II. Rounds start
ed Monday afternoon for three weeks
trip to Alabama.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-01-10
MILTON.

c. P. Pratt has put a Spence hot-wa ter
heater in his house John Calvin went to
the Pacific coast seven years ago, and is
living near Tacoma in Washington. He
returned December 2S to visit his aged
parents. H. a. Phelps was thrown from
his wagon New Years day when going
home from the village and badly cut on his
head and face The accident was caused
by the breaking of the thill shackle, and
the thills dropped on the horses heels. "A
party of high school scholars from st. AL
four horse team, and had a supper and gay
evening at Hotel Proctor on New Year
Eve.
William B. Reynolds post held a campfire
at Village hall and oyster supper at Hotel
Proctor Wednesday evening. Tue Sons of
Veterans held a dance at Village Hall after
the exercises and supper.-The members of
the Congregational church held their annual
reunion Wednesday afternoon and evening
at the church parlors. Supper was he
served in the evening for all--Henry Quinn
has returned to Yale College.
The Milton teachers met January A.
Papers were read upon heating, ventilation
and reading. Only three out of II voted
in favor of the use of Reed and Kellogg S
grammar as a textbook for the next five
years. The next meeting will he January
"a. The assignments are ms follows: 1915,
whispering; / l phonic drill; 11:15, history,
Mamie King; 1:15, moral clippings, Miss
Stiles; 1870, arithmetic Miss Costello.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-01-10
INESBURGH.

The friends of Ally II. Barber gave him
a surprise party on the evening of the LIST,
that being the Goth anniversary of his mar
riage; a goodly company We're present and
had good time. R. A. Cary has re-
turned to Elwood, Neb. He has several
thousand dollars invested in real estate in that
town.. Dow says he raised 50 tons of en-
silage on five acres of land and has enough
to feed his cows twice a day until Septem-
Der |.
Several are sick with la grippe -Carley
Livermore of Burlington has put up fine
monument in the McEwen cemetery for the
Livermore family. New Years eve a
large party gathered at o. A. Barber's to
celebrate the Goth anniversary of their we'd
Ding. n Sanctuary has returned to
college. Anna L. Leonard is teaching
school No. 10 with "a pupils.
Mrs. R. Bell died at her granddaughter 3
in Proctor, and will be brought home for
burial. Rev. 7. j. Harris has been secured
as pastor of the Congregational church,
and eight members were admitted to the
church Sunday l.. Sanctuary is very
sick.-There will be a teachers meeting at
the academy on Friday evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-01-10
HUNTINGDON.

A very pretty wedding took place at the
residence of A. Z. Bates New Years eve
ming, it being the marriage of their niece,
Miss Jennie Cook TO Charles Southwick.
Only few invited guests We're present
The marriage ceremony was performed by
Rev w. II. Lyster, pastor of the Baptist
church, After partaling of bountiful re-
past and the singing of few choice selec-
tions, F. G. Anton in behalf of tho guests
presented to the bride and groom set of
silver knives and forks from Mr.. and Mrs
\. L. Bates, a silver spoon holder from
Misses Retta and Kate Ellis, a silver sugar
spoon from Miss Minnie Snyder, a gold lined
berry spoon from Miss May Southwck, the
groom sister, a silver pie spoon from Mr..
and Mrs Fred G. Norton, a pair of towels
from Mr.. and Mrs Brown, "A bed spread
from Miss Martha Cook, sister of the bride,
a linen table spread from Mr.. and Mrs
Southwick. After prayer by Rev. Mr..
Lyster the party dispersed.
Asa Gorton died Sunday, aged ST.
Funeral Wednesday at / a. m, under the
direction of the Masonic lodge of Richmond.
These officers were elected at the Union
Sunday school; Superintendent, h. A.
Norton; assistant, Mrs W. H. Lyster;
secretary, Mrs Helen Crane, treasurer,
Mrs George Morrill,; chorlsters, G. w.
Sayles, Guy d. Ellis; organsts, Mrs G..
W. Sayles and Maud Collins; librarian
Ben Lyster teachers, Arson Sherman,
Mrs. w. II. Lyster, Mrs, Alfred Bates,
Mrs r. A. Norton, Mrs. Arson Sherman.
The school is prosperous. Rev. w. II. Ly-
/ ster OBLIGATED at Bolton New Years day in
the marriage of Sylvester Stockwel and
| Sylvia Jennings both Of Bolton and also on
| the evening of January /, al the bride s
| home, Charles b. Southwick of Calais and
Jennie Cook of Huntington. The lyceums
in district No. s are held Wednesday even
ings.-Hiram Pierce cut an ugly cash in
| his arm recently.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-01-10
SHELBURNE.

There was a reunion of the Slocum fami-
ly at the residence of G.. n Slocum, Jan
uary |. There were present three genera
lions numbering 30 persons, consisting of
the families of f. X. Slocum and j. b.
Sutton of Shelburne, Tirus lsham of Will
liston, d. +. Booth, r.. \. Tilley and G.
w. James of Swanton and Is. c. Hall
of st. Adams An elegant dinner was
served, jokes cracked, and all separated
wishing many returns of the glad New
Year.
The New Years sociable at the residence
of DIR. +. X. Stoddard was decided sue
cess socially and financially. There were
about 10 present. Mrs. George Root rem
dered one of Will Cartons poems in her
usually excellent manner adding much to
the entertainment All went away well
pleased with the beginning of the year 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. F. Van Nliet spent
New Years at his br others, c. p Van
Nliet. -Addie Edwards spent New Year S
at W. A. Weed &C. T. Kinsman has fin
ished work for the Central Vermont rail
road, and is going to attend school. H.
w. Tracy spent his New Years in Essex
Junction.
DR.. W. S. Webb arrived Monday
Judge William Mcneil has moved into his
lleN uOuSe Oh liln SllttJ.- Nlplllt 'Nllll I'll
of Swanton, is visiting Mrs. c. &. Burrtt.
a small fire occurred Monday night on
the premises of Judge Weed, which caught
in the milk room from the pipe passing
through the floor. The loss is fully covered
by insurance through T. S. Pecl's agency
of Burlington.
At the annual meeting of Friendship
Lodge, f. and \. NJ, these officers were
elected F. r. Stoddard, w, NJ; S. n.
Allen, S. w; G. L. Blair, j. W. G. n
Roberts, treasurer: j. =. kehoe secretary
f. r. Hart, $. l.; II. S. White, j. D.; c.
F. Wilcox, chaplain; II. d, Edgerton, mar.
shall; w. II. Irish and Frank Spear,
stewards O. f. Alien, tyler.
W. A. Weed, Jr., returned to Williams
college, Wednesday, q. Hathorn and
wife spent Wednesday at DR.. f. Il. otod-
dard's.