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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-11-09
Personal.

Miss Mary Baldwin returned from At
lanta Sunday.
Mr.. C. M. Orr, of Macon, was in the
city Saturday.
Mr.. Fl. G. Lamar of Eufaula, has been
in the city this week.
Major B. F. Brimoerry, of Albany, was
hero few days ago.
Mrs. T. r. Thornton is visiting her
mother at Hurtsboro, Ala.
Mr.. J. ii. Ellerbee, of Bronwood, was
in the city few days ago.
Mr.. Sid Goode, of Shelfman, was in the
city Sunday visiting relatives.
Mrs. L. F. Cater, of Perry, is visiting
the family of Col. j. G. Parks.
Mr.. F. Nasworthy is visiting relatives
and friends in Jefferson county.
Mr.. John Twitty, of the Cuthbert
Leader, was in the city Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. W. N. Lott went to Ma
con few days ago to visit their brother
and family.
Mr.. Clark Wooten, of Buena Vista,
was with his Dawson friends portion
of last week.
Mr.. A. c. vonGondell, of Albany, has
been in the city several days looking af-
ter his interests here
Miss Hattie Lemon, of Americas, is
now with Miss Amanda Smith in her
millinery establishment
While in the city Rev. Young j. Allen,
the noted missionary, is the guest of his
cous n, Captain j. P. Allen.
Misses Lucy Twitty and Lula Little,
of Cuthbert, were guests of the Barnes
House and Miss Amanda Smith on last
Sunday.
The recent visit of Mr.. ]. w. Clark,
wife and mother to the family of Mr.. G.
G. King, gave much pleasure to the
home-folks.
Capt E. Taylor, of Smithville, was in
the city a portion of last week. His oc-
casional visits here are source of pleas
ure to his friends.
Rev. R. B. Baylor preached his first
sermon at New Bethel Baptist church on
last Sunday. N-IIe has received call to
the pastorate of that church.
Judge Homer S. Bell is'in Allan ia un-
der treatment for his throat
by Dr. Calhoun. From a letter re-
Gently received, we learn that he is i'm
proving. This will be good news to all
classes of our people, who sympat hize
with Judge Bell in his affliction.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-11-09

club, breaking his skull and jawbone, and
then putting him in the fire to burn him
and conceal his guilt. Not burning fast
enough, and to keep down suspicion, he
dragged him in the old field and left him
where he was fouad afterwards. The
people are very much incensed over this
inhumau act, which is the darkest spot
in the criminal history of Randolph
county.
There is great lndigna ton among the
negroes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-11-09
Force Bin in the second.

The Second district lad taste of the
force bill in Baker county yesterday. The
following supervisors appointed by Judge
Emory Speer were on duty at the pre-
cincts in Baker county:
Newton precinct-H. Fl. Sanders, Peo-
ple's party; B. F. Hudspeth, Democrat.
HaygoOd precint-A. J. Munk, Peoples
party; James BOditield, Democrat. Mil
ford precinct. E. Griffin, Peoples par
ty; T. F. Smith, Democrat.
There were also supervisors in Worth,
Calhoun and Randolph counties.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-11-09
GREAT VICTORY YESTERDAY
xEw YORK INDIANA AND OTHER
DOUBTFUL STATES
withstOod Republican Doodle and VOtet
for Good Government by Decisive
MajOritieS.
RUSSELL HAS A WALK OVER.

Grover Cleveland will be the next
President of the United States.
The people threw off the shackles OF
republican corruption yesterday and for
tho second time called the greatest liv-
inc American to thu presidency.
THE NEWS IN DA WsoN.
ARRANGEMENTS were made with the
Western Union Telegraph Company to
furnish the news of the election last
night, and great crowd of eager and
anxious people gathered at the compa-
nv's Office in Dawson early in the eve
ming.
The first bulletin received announced
was that Washington State had certain
" gone for Cleveland. This
was followed by bulletins saying
that Weaver had carried Nebraska, Ore
CON. Nevada and possibly COLORADO.
and from then until after midnight the
bulletins came in rapidly, each one De-
ing awaited in the short time between
them with increased anxiety.
The bulletins from New York. Indiana,
Connecticut, New Jersey and West Vlr-
GINA claimed more interest than any
others. and when it was learned that
those states had gone for cleveland
everybody was jubilant.
After midnight the following bulletin
was received to add enthusiasm to the
waiting Democrats:
The New York World claims that
Cleveland is elected President.
In few moments this followed: The
New York World claims North Dakota
That bulletin was followed by this:
The World claims New York, Indiana,
Connecticut, New Jersey, Illinois and
eight votes in Michigan for Cleveland.
That bulletin was followed by a tel
egram from the city editor OF the At
lanta Constitution, which said: Harri-
son withdraws and its unanimous, ev-
erybody rejoicing.
Cleveland has caried New York by
$4,000 majority, and the legislature,
which is democratic, will elect a demo-
cratic senator to succeed HscoCk.
GeOrgia's majority is $1,000.
Alabama has gone solidly democratic,
electing every congressman. The ma
jority is $4,000.
The indications are that the democrat
ic majority in Illinois is 10000, not less
$1,000.
AT 8 o'clock this morning the 'indica-
tons fare that Cleveland's vote in the
electoral college will be all of $50. 223 is
necessary to choice.
When the last bulletin had been re-
celved and Cleveland's election was as
Sured, the big crowd of enthusiastic
Dawson Democrats gave three lusty
cheers for Cleveland, Stevenson and Rus
SELL and went home feeling mighty good.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-11-09
A $1,000 CLOCK
WILL STRIKE THE HOURS OF THE
DAY IN THE STEEPLE


OF Terrelrs $4,000 Court Householder
Matters of Importance Transacted by
the County Commissioners.
Several important matters claimed the
attention of the Iunty commissioners OF
Terrell county at their November session.
The session was busy, though not a
length one, and the mmissioners adj
iourned at the usual hour.
Among some of the matters under con-
sideration were:
The purchase of city clock.
The sale of the pauper farm.
The establishment of new roads.
The Clock Purchased.
After carefully considering the matter,
the commissioners concluded that clock
in the tower If the new court house
would be benefi ,ial to the people of the
county and ity alike, and as result it
was agreed to purchase fine clock.
Before fully determining the matter,
however, the commissioners consulted
with some of the city officials, and it is
understood that the county and city will
bear equally the expense of the clock,
which will cost 81 200.
The clock has been ordered.
During the session Commissioners B.
Christie sprung the idea that the
paupers of the county could be taken
care of at less expense than under the
present system of providing for them.
1t his opinion that the county farm, in
stead of Iessening the expense of caring
for the paupers, increases it, and in the
meeting offered suggestion that the
farm be sold and ten acres of land be
purchased near the city upon which to
build homes for the unfortunates who are
upon the charity of the county. The
farm. he thinks, instead of contributing
to the support of the paupers, is operated
at an expense to the county.
Commissioners Christie and Hill were
appointed committee to make thor
ough investigation of the matter and lay
the facts before the next grand jury for
consideration by that body.
New Roads.
Orders were passed opening three new
roads in the county.
One of them establishes public high
way from Parrot to the Twelfth district
court ground.
Another is from Rev. P. L. York's
residence to the Hardmoney road, going
by way of j. w. Gurr's residence.
The third road is from j. NJ. Bridges
to w. o. JOhnson's by way of N. ID.
B0Wen's.
Minor Matters.
Mrs. Brewton, an aged white woman,
was reported as having left the poor
house. She had been an inmate Of that
institution for fifteen years.
A petition was received for a new road
from w. F. Avera's to Pleasant Hill
school house.
The new bridge across Chickasaw-
hatchee creek at Styles Ford was re-
ported as finished.
Dock Dozier, an old negro man, was
admitted to the poor house.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-11-09
A TINGE OF ROMANCE
Connected With the Marriage of DIR. Rob
erts and Miss Cheney.

Connected With the Marriage of DIR. Rob
erts and Miss Cheney.
LEARY, GA, Nov. 3.-On last Sunday,
at about o'clock P. m, DR.. T.. A. Rob
er.s and Miss Hattie Cheney, of Morgan,
arrived in our town and having with
them a marriage license, they sought the
Rev. j. S. Glenn, and as they sat in front
Of Capt. Boyd's residence in buggy
they were made man and wife. After
the ceremony they returned to Morgan,
where they met with hearty welcome.
DIR Roberts is a son of Ordinary Rob-
erts. of this county, and has many friends
in Dawson.
He is a young man of popularity and
sterling qualities, and THE NEWS join in
hearty congratulations.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-11-09
Rig Fire at Lumpkin.

A telegram was received in Dawson
from Lumpkin, Sunday, stating that that
town was destroyed by fire Saturday
night. Fourteen stores were burned,
among them the millinery establishment
IF Mrs. Wn. Statham and sister. Their
loss is s., 200 with no insurance. Messrs.
]. w. F. and L. A. Lowrey were inter
ested in this business to the extent of
$3.50 each.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-11-09
Fatally Shot.

While out squirrel hunting Monday
the 13-year-eld son of Mr.. George Harris
accidentally shot himself with his gun.
BE had stopped in the woods for rest
and was leaning on his gun, when it was
accidentally discharged, the load taking
effect under his shoulder. At last &C
counts yesterday was still alive, but
could not possibly live much longer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-11-09

King Cotton stfll Towers AbOye--A Big
Shortage.
Cotton is seiEi king.

Cotton is ssiEi king.
Mr.. Ellison, sie eminent English stat
istician, claims that the demand TO:
American cotton this season will be-
s, 438, 600 bales in round numbers.
Mr.. Neil, the authority on crop re-
ports, claims to know that the American
crop will not exceed 1000, 600 bales.
The estimate by leading cotton au-
thorities is that and 81 cents per pound
Will be fair price, and The NEWS is
pleased to give out this information.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-11-09
MIR. COMER's REPORT.
The Receiver Makes Bad Showing for
the Central.-ExpeDsive Betterments
Needed.

Needed.
Savannah, Ca, November 4.-Receivee
Corners long expected report on the
financial condition and outlook of thr
Central railroad was made public today,
together with an equally voluminous re-
port by General Superintendent Wadley,
on the state of the system and its equip
ment.
1t is hard to tell which report has had
the most depressing effect on the public
mind. From Mr.. Gomez s report people
have generally got the idea that the Gen.
trail is insolvent, while from the report
of Mr.. Wadley they have been convinced
that the report that the roads compris-
ing the system had been allowed 10 lun
down terribly was only too true.
Mr.. Conner pointed out that for four
or five years the expenses and fixed
charges of the company have been rapid
ly increasing while the earnings of the
company have been decreasing. The ex-
penses for the next year, he estimates,
at twice as great as expenses for 1887,
with the prospect of the earnings being
considerably less than in that year.
On the part of Mr.sWadley, he comes
forward with the discouraging state
ment that in order to place the system
in condition where it can be econom-
ically run there must be expended with
in the next two or three years $5,O0O,-
600. He does not make any suggestion
as o where this great sum is to come
from, and Mr.. Conner presents the gen
eral superintendent report without
comment.
In fact, comments seem to be uneces-
sary. The exhibit made is so paralyzing
that it will be difficult for the public to
graphic with and comprehend the facts
without studying susg. stion>.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-11-09

Miss A. B. Smith will display on No
vember 1st. all her Pattern Hats. The
ladies are invited to call and see them'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-11-09

l have for sale the Bancroft Rust
Proof Seed Dat. These oats were aised
by myself remote from any other p atch,
and are unmixed. j. G.. DEAN.
The Newtown bee., 1892-04-01
EASTON.

Mrs and Mrs Jesse Wheeler celebrated their fifth anniversary, March 23. Ow- ing to the threatening weather, only about 30 were present and the following night 20 more put in an appearance, mak- ing it doubly enjoyable. A well laden table was one of the main attractions of the evening; games were indulged in; a guest entertained the audience by bringing forth sweet notes from the ac- cordeon. About midnight, each night, the friends departed wishing their host and hostess the best of good fortune for their future prosperity and happiness. The presents were numerous and useful.
 Mrs P. B. Parmelee, who has been low with pneumonia for ten weeks, is now able to sit up for a short time, as her many friends will be glad to learn.
 The twin children of c. F. Lowerre, boarding at F. M. Canfield's, have been sick with measles and now MT Garfield 8 baby is sick with them. Mrs Garfield s mother, Mrs Mary A. Peet, has been with her for a week.
 Frank Favreau has moved into the place in Easton vacated by H. E. Logan, Mir Logan having moved into the Tucker homestead.
The Newtown bee., 1892-04-01
STEpNEY.

Frank, son of Thomas Burns, died at Bridgeport, last week Thursday, of pneu- monia. He was 22 years old and, besides his father and mother, leaves two sisters, Mrs Jerry Nolan and Miss Katie Burns and two brothers, J John and James Burns. His funeral was held, Saturday forenoon, from St. Stephens, the church which his mother has done so much to aid in build ing.
 Miss Edna Hubbell is complaining with grip.
 Miss Lena Baldwin has been guest of Miss Edna Hubbell.
 Frank J., son of Thomas and Jane Burns, died of pneumonia, last week Thursday, P years old. Father Loftus officiated at the funeral services, Satur- day forenoon, at the house at m and at St. Stephens at 9 30, with high mass. Burial at St. Michael's cemetery, Strat- ford. The floral offerings were fine, in- cluding pillow with dove and the word "Brother" and a standard cross with "Son."
The Newtown bee., 1892-04-01
WEsTPORT.

Edward Zeller of New York presided at the organ at the Memorial Church of the Holy Trinity, last week Thursday, at the marriage of Miss Rosa T., daughter of the late Twentyman Wood, to John H. Norman, organist of the M. E. church at Stamford. Rev Kenneth Mckenzie of- ficiated, Miss Eva c. Sturges, the brides niece, was maid of honor and Dr H. Fred Adams and Dr Nathaniel Washburn of New York, Isaac Mallory of New Haven and William T. Sturges were ushers. The reception was at the home of Frank Sturges. MT and Mrs Norman will live at Stamford.
The Newtown bee., 1892-04-01
LONG HILL.

A petition, originated at the local coun- cil, o. U. A. M., demanding suitable im- migration restriction laws, is being cir culated and gains many signers.
 cottage, Mrs Laura Knapp's old home.
 Turney Hall returned to South Nor walk, after spending week at his old home at Breezy Lawn.
 For the benefit of the public, we append full exposure of what may be seen and heard at Parlor Rock Council. First comes the honorable councillor, who is usually most eloquent after the meeting is over, when the boys have congregated around the stove for a good night chat. 'Tis then he is at his best, with good cigar daintily poised between his fingers and with feet elevated at an angle of 45. He may usually be heard in a heated ar. gument with that amateur Chauncey De- pew, the brother treasurer, over some technical point, while the Jr. Elk. c. stands near by, every feature betokening intense anxiety as to what the outcome will be. The humorist has been igno. miniously squelched and displays most praiseworthy attention to the final duties of his office. The ST. FIX. c. has gone home, as becomes q man who has mort gagged his hair to old Father Time anC been foreclosed By this time. the argu ment has been referred to our inner guardian angel and been settled with one of his characteristic Yankee aphorism. and quietness now reigns, broken now and then by the protests of the assistant scribe, who has been consecutively set or by all the brothers, but who nevertheless pelseveres in his efforts to keep them al awake. The official correspondent, who has been keenly on the alert for an item now departs, leaving the brethren in { spirited contest as to who shall stay the longest, to the apparent discomfiture o1 the doorman, who evidently wants to gt home.
The Newtown bee., 1892-04-01
WOODBURY.

The 25th anniversary of the Home and the Tooth of the Foreign missionary soci- cities was celebrated at Mrs H. D. Cur tss's, Saturday afternoon, and the First church mission circle met at Mrs G. c. Bradley's in the evening.
 Miss Julia E. Downs and Mrs H. c. Baldwin are quite ill.
 Dea Truman H. Judson is recovering.
 Willis s. Strong is gaining, but not very rapidly.
 Rev k. s. Putney, pastor of the Meth odist church, preached his farewell dis course, Sunday.
 The Bridgeport Farmer says there is a sassafras tree in Woodbury that is 12 feet in circumference one foot from the ground and is supposed to be the largest tree of it's kind in the State. Who knows where this tree is located?
 Messrs Ford, Smith and Curtis have brought in large droves of horses fol sale.
 Mrs L. Y. Ketcham is visiting in New Haven.
 Mrs Lockwood of Ansonia is at Shel- don Summers's.
 Edgar P. Burr, our Democratic con- stable, has presented the proprietor of the Reporter, neutral, Harrison medal in use by the Wings, during the cam- paign for Gen Harrison in 1340.
 William Quick, 72, died at the residence of his brother Michael nsar Quassapaug, March 24.
 Wedding cards are out for the marri- age of Dr Will Futile Akey, at Ridge way, Ohio. He is native of Woodbury and was for a time member of the fam fly of William Cothren. s.. ...... Rev George A. Alcott, rector of St. Andrews church, Marketable, preached, last week, at St. Paul's.
 F. S. Taylor is peddling tin for E. B. Allen Co.
 Dea c. K. Smith moves to the D. s. Bull farm, April 1.
 F. F. Hitchcock visited New Haven, last week.
 Mrs George F. Morris is recovering from an attack of grip.
The Newtown bee., 1892-04-01
WESTON.

Mrs J. W. l.. Brown of Marietta, Ohio, died on Saturday, March 5, after pain ful illness of but two days. Mrs Browns maiden name was Anna Godfrey Dike- man. She was born in this town, Octo- Der 1, 1914 and was sister of W. E.. Dikeman, who was a prominent shoe manufacturer in Westport before the war. At the age of nine, she went to New York city, where she lived until her marriage with Mir Brown, July 31, 1850. She went to Ohio then and has been a resident of Marietta about P years.-T Gazette.
The Newtown bee., 1892-04-01

Farmers who find that their early dug potatoes are sprouting in the cellar in consequence of the warm and damp weather, will do well to give them a heavy sprinkling of air slaked lime or of plaster, using the latter more freely. The growth of the sprout is not only an in- jury to the eating qualities of the pota- to, but it lessens it's value for seed. by reducing the vitality of the sprout which is to come after it has been planted. The lime in either form will partially check the growth.-[ [CuItivator.
The Newtown bee., 1892-04-01
SOUTHPORT.

Thomas L. Craik began grading, this week, about H. N. Wakeman's new place.
 Charles Mills has laid the cellar wall for the new house of H. W. Banks and Nelson Smith will build the barn, which is 30x4O. =....
 k. H. Gray has been getting the house that he bought of his brother-in-law, c. A. Grumman, into shape to rent.
The Newtown bee., 1892-04-01
Aunt Becky's Recollections.

While reading the second lesson for evening, third Sunday in Lent, a sentence brought to mind little incident which occurred during the excitement follow ing the bombardment of Fort Sumter, although having no connection with that
 I was visiting friends in New York at that time and saw brave Massachusetts regiment march down Broadway in re. sponse to President Lincoln's call. Many of those sturdy men were killed by the mob at Baltimore.
 A few days after, all New York turned out when it's pet regiment, the splendid Seventh, marched off. Broadway, that day, was solid mass of people, from the edge of the sidewalks to the top of the building; every window, box and lamp post was occupied, flags and streamers flying everywhere. Many buildings were decorated with mo5toes, flowers, etc. Il was like tearing out the heart of the city when that regiment left. It was sight can never forget.
 But, during all this excitement, the Sunday school of the Ascension church was preparing for an elaborate anniver- sary celebration and my cousins, who were all the most devoted Christians it has ever been my fortune to meet, were hard at work for it. Each class was to carry an emblem.
 My dear cousin Mary's text was Ephesians VI: ''Put on the whole ar mour of God, having your Joins girt about with Truth; having on the breast plate of Righteousness, your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace. The shield of Faith, the helmet of Salvation, ,and the sword of the Spirit.' ,
 From marble base, six inces by four, rose stem of silver to represents figure in armor foot in height. There was the helmet, the breastplate, the belt and sword and the shield, all of silver, beau tifully shaped and engraved or chased. It was quite an elaborate, expensive af- fair, but the silversmith who made it had enlisted and would take no pay for the labor. He wished that to be his offering as he was going to the front and might never return.
 Cousin Jos emblem was beautiful little soldiers tent made of white duck, but do not remember the accompanying text.
 My mind was so wrought upon with the idea of that poor silversmith putting so much exquisite work on that suit of armor, thinking perhaps it might be his last labor in that line and doing it as for the Lord. have wondered, SO many times, whether he ever returned from the war.
 Dear Mary, so pure and good on earth, has joined the heavenly host, but lives in the hearts of her friends who still await the summons.-[E.
The Newtown bee., 1892-04-01
Sam Harris's Opening.

Several thousand persons trying to get into room only large enough to hold several hundred make scene that Is at once animated and interesting.
 Such scene was that at Sam Harris's Spring opening. From very early in the evening until almost Il o'clock, the store was crowded almost to suffocation. At times, the crowd extended across the sidewalk and out into the street. Those
 unable to get into the store amused them selves admiring the handsome show win dows. The concert was very enjoyable. Edward Parker of New York proved himself possessor of tenor voice of much scope and great richness. The