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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
Terrell countr s fine Shaving.

The increase in 1errelrs taxable
property for the past year, published
in the News week or two ago. is a
remarkable exhibit. 1t showed an
increase in the value of property
over that of last year of nearly $780,
600. If the state and county had
the same system of valuation that the
city has, to>wit: three assessors, the
increase in values would be consider,
ably more than now appears.
The tax receivers figures are ex>
ceedingly gratifying. It demonstrates
conclusively that Terrell is prosper.
ing. The grand old county is rapidly
progressing. ohe has had no set back
during the recent financial stringency.
The material growth of Terrell has
been phenomenal.
The city has grown wonderfully.
The suburbs have developed re,
markably.
The county has improved greatly,
The people of Terrell have every
reason 20 be proud OF her, and to feel
encouraged as to the future.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
City Ordinance.

Public weigher of cotton and other
produce,
AT the first meeting of the city
council after their installation, or as
soon thereafter as practicable. there
shall be elected by them, under the
same rules governing the election OF
other city officers, a public weigher OF
cotton and other produce, who, be,
fore entering upon the discharge OF
his duties, shall give an acceptable
bond in the sum of Five Hundred
Dollars, payable to the Mayor and
City Council of Dawson, conditioned
upon the faithful performance of his
duties as public weigher, and shall
take and subscribe the following oath:
Il, --. do solemnly swear
that l will justly, impartially and
without deduction, weigh all such
cotton and all other articles of pro-
duce disposed of by weight that may
be shown me for that purpose, and
tender a true account thereof to the
party or parties concerned, if so re-
quired.
The weigher may nevertheless
make such deductions for wet or
other cause as may be reasonable
when the seller or his agent shall
thereto consent. The some oath shall
also be filed with the ordinary Of the
county.
End, 1t shall be the duty OF said
public weigher, in all cases of disa =
greement between seller and buyer,
to weigh ali cotton and other produce
sold by weight, when requested to do
so, and give his certificate for same,
and shall receive as compensation
for his services eight cents per bal
for all COTTON weighed by him for the
first time and five cents per bale on
all cotton reweighed by him. On all
other produce 25 cents per load, or
fractional parts thereof, said charges
to be paid by the buyer.
3rd, No person shall, for money
or any other valuable consideration,
or by employment as a hired clerk, or
by agreement between buyer aud
seller of cotton, or IN any other ca
pacity or manner act as, or perform
the duties OF public weigher, or
IN any capacity weigh cotton
or other produce in the corporate
limits Of the city Of Dawson who has
not been legally elected to the office of
of public weigher by the city council
and filed his official oath and bond as
required by the laws of the city. Any
person who violates the provision of
this section shall, on conviction, be
fined not less than five nor more than
fifty dollars or confined in the guard
house, or both in the discretion Of the
Mayor.
Provided that no part of this Sec
ton shall be construed or apply to
any regular employed weigher OF
any OF the various warehouses or pub>
lie gins Of the city weighing cotton or
other articles for storage in the
same.
Done at regular meeting of City
Council, August 3rd, 1891.
w. B. CHEArHAM, Mayor.
j. l.. JAMES, Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
THE PEOPLES BILL.

The Peoples bill which forbids the
sale of liquor within a radius of three
miles OF any church or schoolhouse,
except in cities and incorporated
towns, has passed both branches of
the Legislature, been signed by the
governor and so is a law Of the state.
The bill, which is general in its ma,
ture, is as follows:
Section 1. That from and after
the psssare of this act it shall be un-
lawful for any person or persons to
sell, vend or offer to sell or vend any
spurious, alcoholic or malt liquors, in
any quantities, within ii radius of
three miles of any church, OF public
or private schools in the state Of
Georgia; provided, that the provisions
OF this act shall net apply to any in>
corporated town or city in the state.
Section 2. That any person or
persons who shall violate the provis.
ions of this act shall be deemed guilty
OF a misdemeanor, and on conviction
shall be punished as prescribedin sec,
ton 1910 of the code. Provided that
the provisions of this act shall not ap,
ply to any person or persons how sells
ing liquors under a license until such
license shall have expired, and, pro,
vided further, that nothing in this
act shall be construed to prohibit the
sale OF domestic wines. Provided fun
Their, that nothing herein contained
shall prohibit or interfere with the
practicing physicians of said state
from dispensing alcoholic stimulauts
or medical USES in their profess
sion.
This law will come vely near abol-
ishing the sale of liquor outside of
cities and towns, in every county in
the state.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
Fall Goods

which are coming in rapidly,
and If low prices Will help our
goods move, we wont have
many Spring and Summer
goods left by the end of this
month. Remember that we
offer you a Mems Suit, hand
somely made up, for 1915;
regular price $3.50. A finer
grade made in straight or
round cut, $500; a bargain at
$3.50. We have a few cut-a-
way suits, all wool and we'll
made; all going at manufac-
turers' prices.
Boys and and Childrens'
Clothing at prices lower than
you ever heard of before.
Ladies Shoes in Button or
Lace, 9oc. a pair; a finer
grade, SI.25-cost you else
where SI.75. A genuine Don
COLA Shoe, solid inner and
outer sole, flexible bottoms,
$3.50; regular price $2.75;
our $500 Ladies Shoe now
going at S2.25.
Mems Hats in Straw and
light Cigarette, at prices to as
tonish competition.
Mems good Working Shifts
at soc. better grade, SIC; al
75c. Shirt for SOC; SIoo Shirt
tor 1885, $3.50 Shirt for SI.oo,
and a nice Silk Stripe Dress
Shirt, which sells everywhere
at $500, we offer to you for
SIPS.
Bear it in mind that this
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
New Public Road.

GEORGIA-TERRELL COUNTY.
To all whom it may concern: All
persons interested are hereby notified
that if 10 goyd cause be shown to the
contrary, an order will be granted by
the board OF county commissioners Of
said county, on the first Tuesday in
October next, 1891, establishing a
public road, as II arked out by the
road receivers for that purpose, com,
meucing at A. {. Hills, in the 1896
district, and running south, following
the old roqd To Buck branch, and
from thence ON a land line to the res
idence Of /. Moreland.
Done by order OF Board Of County
Commissions OF Terrell county, AUG.
4th, 1891. J. w. ROBERTS,
Clerk B. u. g. 4. C.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
New Public Road.

GEORGIA. TERRELL County.
To all whom it may concern; All
persons interested are hereby notified
that if no good cause be shown to the
contrary, an order viii be granted by
the Board Of County Commissioners
OF said county, on the LIST Tuesday in
October 1891, establishing public
road as marked out by the road re-
viewers Tor that purpose, commence
ing at the Dawson and Shellman road
near the residence Of John Smith, IN
the 94lst district Of said county, and
running north by the residences OF D.
T. Sawyer, H. r.. Melton, j. f.
Grubbs, Roberts gin, and II. Christie
and interfering the Dawson and
Brooksville road near the residence
Of K. w. Fletcher.
Done by order Of the Board Of
County Commissioners of Terrell
county, August 4th, 1891.
J. w. RoBERTs,
Clerk +. G. G. T. c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
Sheriff's Sale.

Will be sold before the court house
door IN Dawson, Terrell county, Ca,
on the first Tuesday in September
next, within the legal hours of sale, the
following described properly to salts
fly a Fl ia from Terrell Superior Court
issued in favor OF Wells & Curtis
versus &. B. Flllingame, as the prop
erty OF said defendant to-wit: the
gin house lot in Duval, Ga, known
as the Il. s. Lee gin lot, lying west of
public road running from Dawson to
Leary, containing one acre, more or
less, also the shop lot lying directly
south OF the said gin house lot, known
as the Avera shop lot, fronting the
above mentioned public road thirty
feet, and running back ninety feet.
Also the Avera residence lot lying
directly west of said shop lot, and
bounded on the west by school house
lot, containg one acre, more or less.
Also a strip of land lying directly
south Of the shop lot, and north of
the row OF store lots, being one quar>
ter Of an acre, more or less, being
part Of lot Of land No. 1853, 4th Dist.
of Terrell county, Ga.
Also the west half of lot of land No
IS, west halt OF lot of land No. 93,
and the east halt OF lot of land No. "a,
in the 18th. district Of Terrell county.
Georgia; levied upon as the property
OF the estate OF w. w. Chapman uns
der and by virtue of Fl ia from the
Superior court OF said county in ia
vor OF Frances e. Morton versus o.
B. Stevens, administrator of w. w.
Chapman. deceased, TO satisfy the
same. This July 9th. 1891.
ID u On ID ICnnIIn c.L.nn
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
It's Coming,

1t is safe to predict that in short
time Terrell county will join the "no
fence column. She is completely sur
rounded by counties having the mo
fence" law in operation Randolph,
Webster, Sumter, Lee and Dougherty
counties. Terrell viii have to join them
in her own defense, and a prominent cit
izen says says that she will do so in less
than two years.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

Now aud then, here and there, YOU
meet the harmless parrot loaded with
other mems ideas He loadly and
boisterously procIaims them under
the impression that he can palm them
off as the product of his own silly
head, within whose empty cavities no
idea ever crept, out OF whose dusty
hooks no thought ever peeped, and
whose Uranium would crack quite in
twain should syIlogysm wandering
by chance out Of the highway OF in.
telligence crowd and wedge itself in
there for a single moment. These
are they who stand in public places,
the elamor Of whose chin music g1eets
the passer by with monotonous same
ness, and there also are they who
boldly and Dramatically settle every
public question by the sweat of their
jaws. Immaculate in their exalted
attitude, they calmly attribute other
mems actions to base and unworthy
motives. How long, on Lord, how
long !-Bainbridge Globe.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
Application for Dismission.

Application for Dismission.
Ordinary's Office, July 2nd, 1891.
GEORGIA--Terrell County.
Whereas, j. J. Thompson, adj
ministrator OF the estate of W. j..
Thompson, represents to this court,
in his petition duly filed and entered
on record, that he has fully admins.
tered w. j. Thompson estate; this is
therefore to cite all persons concerned
10 show cause, il any they can, why
said administrator should not be dis
charged from his administration and
receive letters Of dismission on the
first Monday in October, 1891.
j. w. ROBERTS, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
Notice,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Conntv

GEORGlA-Terrell County.
ORDTNARY's OFFICE, August 18th,
lS91.-A lawtulnumber of Freehold
ers of the 1154th district of said coun-
ty having flied their petition in writ,
ing for an election in said district In
order to deCermine whether the stock
law shall 90 into effect in the said dis
trict, notice is hereby given that said
petition will be heard aud passed up
on On Thursday, the 10th day of Sep.
TENDER, 1891, at 10 O'Clock a. M, at
the Ordinary's office.
j. w. ROBERTS, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

Application for Dismission.
GEORGIA Terrell county.
Whereas, T. i. Snellgrove, admin.
istrator Of the estate of G. w. Mul,
Inns, represents to this court, in his
petition duly filed and entered on
record, that he has fully administered
q. ". Mullins estate, this is there's
fore to cite all persons concerned to
show cause, lfany they can, why said
administrator should not be dischargo
ed from his administration and res
ceive letters Of dismission on the first
Monday September. 1891.
j. w. ROBERTS, Ordinary.
May 26th, 1891.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

Fashionable homes are papered now in
stead OF being painted or plastered. If
you would be in fashion Dean 4 Brannon
Will supply you it'll the latest stycs of
wall paper
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
Skirmish Drill.

The Dawson Guards will have a Skin
mish drill Friday night. The public in
vited.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

CoTToN is still king-remarks the
Sparta Ishmaelite-on the Dom
Pedro order.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

Hon. WILLIAM WARNER says
that a negro is as good as he is. He
ought to know.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

THE Legislature has unanimously
killed the stay law. Where was Mr..
Montgomery?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

Things of beauty and joys forever are
various hues and artistic shades of the
pretty assortmens of wall paper at Dean
4 Brannons.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

The next session Of the State Ag-
ricultural Society will be held at
Cuthbert in February.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

The Worth county vineyards have
paid, this year, at the rate of 1925
per acre. The Worth county cotton
farms will pay, perhaps, at the rate
of 125 cents per acre, if the seasons
be favorable.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

Mrs. LFAcH's speech at Waynes.
boro en- Wednesday is said to have
been full of forcible illustrations of
the farmers slavery to class legisla-
ton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

Col. j. o. WADDELL has been
reelected president of the Georgia
State Agricultural Society. Macon
made the fight on Waddell, and his
reelection virtually kills the state
fair so far as Macon is concerned.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

PREACHER JACKSON, member of
the Legislature from Heard county,
wants to harness the devil and make
him work for the children of Geor.
gia. jackson is 3 curiosity and
should belong to a dime museum.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

The second district parts with the
Brooks statesman with regret.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

Hon. j. B. HUNNlcUTT, assistant
commissioner Of agriculture, has been
elected to the chair of agriculture of
the State University, and will resign
the Office he now holds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

THERE is no general interest shown
in the Georgia Legislature about a
date for adjournment. Atlanta is
the Lawmakers summer resort, and
the season does not end until the
black frost appears.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

OF the $4,000 persons in the peni-
tentiaries of the republic, only about
5000 of them are women-a fact
that CLEANS like an electric light
upon the problem, "should women
vote ?N-Frances E. Willard,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

ThE State Alliance convention will
meet in Atlanta today.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

WITH a blind tiger, bribery in
vestigation and stay bill on hand at
the same time, the Georgia legisla-
ture is a picturesque body. We ven,
ture to hope that the tiger will not
stay or the investigation be blind.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

Mr., II. T. Palmer has sold his beef
market to Mr. A. l.. Martin.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

The stay law is dead. The House
has passed a resolution that such a
law would be unwise.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

5000 best heart shingles. Call on L..
Crouch or I. O. Whitchard
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

For this month we will offer
the greatest Slaughtering Sale
ever known in this country
Our goods have got to go.
We need room for our
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

LIVINGSTON continues in the all
lance swim. He is not liable to be
drowned soon. Other men now
standing timidly on the shore will be
engulfed before Lon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
Application for Dismission.

GEORGIA-TERRELL COUNTY.
Whereas, VIM. ID. Kiddoo, admin,
istrator of Mrs. Lucinda G.. Brown,
represents to the court in his petition
duly fled and entered on record that
he has fully administered Mrs. Luz
cinda G. Browns estate. This is
therefore to cite all persons concerned
to show cause, if any they can, why
said administrator should not be dis
charged from his administration. and
receive letters of dismission on the
LIST Monday in September, 1891.
j. w. ROBERTS,
June 3, 1881, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

Mr.. INGALLS, presents to the pub
lie the statistical conclusion that not
less than 100000 people are con-
stantly hungry. The number Of
people who are constantly thirsty is
doubtless too formidable for figures.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19
Our Very Best People

Confirm our statement when we as
that DR.. Ackers English Remedy is
in every way superior to any an6allv
other preparations tor the Throat and
Lungs. In Whooping Cough ard
Group, it is magic and relieves at
once. We offer you a sample bottle
Tree. RENDER, this Remedy is sold of
positive guarantee by Dean q Davis
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

The legislature has passed a law
providing for board of tax equal
izers" in each county. The board
will be composed of three members,
and their duties will be similar to
those of tax assessors. The bill only
lacks the governors signature to be-
come law.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

ENORMOUS forest fires are raging
in the vicinity of Toulon, France.
Very warm weather for fires.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

AMONG the gentlemen who have al
ready been suggested as worthy of con-
gressional honors in the new second
district are Judge Query, of Dawson,
Hons. R. q. Mitchell and A. T. Nc,
lntyre, of Townsville, and j. NJ.
Rushln, of Boston. They all have
enthusiasts admirers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

ATLANTA always comes to the front
with the very best of everything.
She overlaps all competitors. The
Atlanta Constitution recently made
the following discovery: Mrs. Ha-
gan, wife of Mr.. John T. Hagan, the
grocer at 1884 Decatur street, yester-
day gave birth to twins. They are
two fine, healthy girl babes, Mrs.
Hagan is but SO years old, but in.
Gliding the twins she has twenty~one
children, all OF whom are living and
unmarried. This is a record hard to
beat.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

THE state fair has been declared off
this year, on account of the rupture
between the city of Macon and the
State Agricultural Society.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

That senatorial corruption inves>
tigation" may as well be declared off.
The price mentioned tor the votes is
conclusive proof that the offers to sell
were never made.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

The committee on redistricting the
state has decided to take Brooks
county out OF the second congress
sional district and put it in another
with Brunswick as its seaport. If
this becomes the action of the Legis-
lature there will be about ~ gentle,
men in this district who will lie will
ing to take up II. &. Turner's con-
gressiOnal labors.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

In speaking of the next congress
sional election, the Bainbridge Globe
remarks; Decatur county will
be in it, and her name will be Eli"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-08-19

THE NEWS.
By E. [. RAINEY.
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE COUNTY.
DAWSON, AUGUST 10TH, 1891.
ThE State Alliance convention will
meet in Atlanta today.
The second district parts with the
Brooks statesman with regret.
CoTToN is still king-remarks the
Sparta Ishmaelite-on the Dom
Pedro order.
Hon. WILLIAM WARNER says
that a negro is as good as he is. He
ought to know.
THE Legislature has unanimously
killed the stay law. Where was Mr..
Montgomery?
The next session Of the State Ag-
ricultural Society will be held at
Cuthbert in February.
The stay law is dead. The House
has passed resolution that such a
law would be unwise.
ENORMOUS forest fires are raging
in the vicinity of Toulon, France.
Very warm weather tor fires.
The state fair has been declared off
this year, on account of the rupture
between the city of Macon and the
State Agricultural Society.
In speaking of the next congress
sional election, the Bainbridge Globe
remarks; Decatur county will
be in it, and her name will be Eli. :"
That Senatorial corruption inves,
tigation" may as well be declared off.
The price mentioned tor the votes is
conclusive proof that the offers to sell
were never made.
LIVINGSTON continues in the al,
lance swim. He is not liable to be
drowned soon. Other men now
standing timidly on the shore will be
engulfed before Lon.
Hon. J. B. HUNNlCUTT, assistant
commissioner of agriculture, has been
elected to the chair of agriculture OF
the State University, and will resign
the Office be now holds.
The Worth county vineyards have
paid, this year, at the rate of 1926
per acre. The Worth county cotton
farms will pay, perhaps, at the rate
of 125 cents per acre, if the seasons
be favorable.
THERE is no general interest shown
in the Georgia Legislature about 6
date for adjournment, Atlanta il
the lawmakers summer resort, anC
the season does not end until tn,
black frost appears.
OF the $4,000 persons in the peni
tentiaries of the republic, only abou
5000 of them are women-a fac
that CLEANS like an electric ligh
upon the problem, "should womel
vote ?N-Frances E. Willard,
PREACHER JACKSON, member o
the Legislature from Heard county
wants to harness the devil and nakt
him work for the children of Geor
gia. Jackson is curiosity anC
should belong to dime museum.
Col. j. 0. WADDELL has beer
reelected president of the Georges
State Agricultural Society. Macor
made the fight on Waddell, and his
reelection virtually kills the state
fair so far as Macon is concerned.
WITH blind tiger, bribery in
vestigation and a stay bill on hand al
the same time, the Georgia legisla'
ture is picturesque body. We ven,
ture to hope that the tiger will not
stay or the investigation be blind.
Mr.. INGALLS, presents to the pub.
lie the statistical conclusion that not
less than 100000 people are con-
stantly hungry. The number Of
people who are constantly thirsty is
doubtless too formidable for figures,
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-10-11
The Enculnpmcnt.

Captain Monier received letter to . day from Adjutant-General Gill mak- ing inquiries regarding the probability of Go. c. being on hand at the enca:np ment at Tucson. The citizens of that city have subscribed $500 and will make the amount 5000. To make the encampment success, six com- panies will have to be present, and Co q. will be expected to make one of the six. The encampment will be of five days duration. A small sum of money say $75 or $lOO will be necessary to defray the contingent expenses of the company, which will have to be raise d hy some method. About 20 members outside of officers will form the nec- cessary number. A rate of l4 cents per mile has been arranged for mem- bers over the s. P. and 1H fare for the round trip from any point on the s. P. to Tucson and return for civilians.