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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
PROF. ROBINSON RESIGNS
The superintendent of the Fort Valley
Schools ON Account of III Health.

II
Schools on Account of Ill Health.
The people of Dawson will read with
much interest the following from the
Fort Valley Leader:
Professor Robinson was citizen of
Dawson for two years, and has scores of
warm friends here:
''Last Monday night, at a meeting of
the directors of Grady Institute, Prof.
w. NJ. Robinson rendered his resignation
to take effect at once.
"The directors, understanding the
cause which brought forth the resigna-
ton, accepted it, though they we're very
sorry to part with him. The cause, as
is generally known, was the Professor S
failing health.
"On Tuesday evening the Professor
and his wife left for Tampa, Fla. They
will reman in Florida for some time, GO
ing from place to place as the Professor S
health necessitates.
Before leaving Prof. Robinson was
the recipient of several fine presents,
given him as testimonials of the affection
the donors had for him, and his admin
istration of Grady Institute. The three
young lady teachers, Misses Edwards,
Duncan and Hartsfeld, presented him
with an elegant silk umbrella. The en-
tire school joined in presenting him with
handsome swinging silver water pitch
er. His Greek class of boys presented
him an elegant embossed silver shaving
cup, another class of boys and girls gave
him complete travelling case of collar
ana cuff boxes and toilet articles, COM
bining the useful with the ornamental.
1.-THE Professor was quite overcome by
these manifestations and tangible proofs
of the place he held in his teachers and
pupils hearts, the greatest and strongest
l have ever seen shown he said, in a
neat speech ackn wledging them, and it
could not but be the brightest spot on
the sllvery lining to the dark cloud of
his affection. His associates in the
school, his pupils, and his many friends
here hope to see him return from Flor
ida fully recovered in health and
strength, and ready to take up his work
again.
''Mr. Thomas Branch, who has been
acting as assistant to the Professor for
several weeks, has charge of the school
at present, and we> understand that no
change will be made until after the holi-
days, and the new session opens, and
probably not then.
''The people of Fort Valley are sorry
to see Professor Robinson leave, for he
has made a reputation for Grady Insti-
tute and himself which will last for
many years to come. All wish him a
restoration of health, so he may quickly
resume his work among them"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
A GOOD MAN GONE.
JUDGE H. S. BELL PASSES OVER THE
RIVER
After Life of Usefulness--He Was Loyal
to the Church and Every Trust--Buried
by the Masons.

After a Life of Usefulness--He Was Loyal
to the Church and Every Trust--Buried
by the MasOns.
In the death of Judge Homer S. Bell,
on last Wednesday night, this commu-
nifty received a stroke and loss that is
severely felt. No ordinary man, he made
bright record, illustrated by many
deeds that gave life beauty-a sunshine
all the way though. In the church he
was pattern of good works, strengthen
ed in his daily life by a faith that was
most beautiful in its conception. AS an
officer in the Methodist church he served
it with a loyalty that never swerved, and
was always at his post of duty, ready aud
willing at all time TO serve the church of
which he had been member from his
earliest years. His place at the services
of the sanctuary, at the prayer meeting,
and at other meetings of the church, was
never vacant, but in prayer and praise
Judge Bells voice was ever heard.
For twelve rears he was Ordinary of
this county, and was most faithful in the
discharge CT all his official duties. AS a
public officer not single charge of the
smallest delinquency could be brought
against him. His was bright record
when he served his county as one of it's
officers.
At the early age of IS years he en-
tered the Confederate army, and gallant
ly served through the war. Twice Sc
verely wounded, he languished for
months upon a sick bed sealing his devo-
ton to his country with his blood.
Judge Bell was naturally a good man,
and so great was his influence upon the
minds and hearts of all around him that
he won all classes of our people to him.
So far as his means would allow he was
liberal in his every day life, and as a
Knight of Honor he illustrated that or
der by wise counsels and unselfish sup
port. 1t is with grief as people that
we have to give HIM up; nevertheless, we
are assured that his example, while with
us, will result in good in the coming
years. His life was insured in the Knights
of Honor for 81 900. He was buried by
lis Masonic brethren, of which Organi
cation he had long been a member, with
the beautiful rites of the order.
We are told that at the monastery of La
Trappe that when death comes, even be-
fore they have carried the brother il his
robe to lie his little last in the chapel
among the continual chanting, joy bells
break forth, as if for marriage, from
the stately belfry and proclaim through
out the neighborhood that another soul
has gone to God. SO must we forget
self in sympathetic joy with the happy
spirit now at last freed by the thrObbing
impulse We call death. We feel that
Judge Bell has reached the eternal goal,
and tt at he has attained the land that
ofttimes seems very far off, and that his
eyes now see the King in his beauty.
Judge Bell had been SICK for only a
short time with throat trouble, and his
death was a great surprise and shock to
the community.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
4 CLUBS The THING.
orrMENr ON FOOT TO ORGANIZE
ho' | ONE IN DAWSON.
Pc Fitted Up and the Leading
Han ~ paners. ETC., to Be Kept on
Hand--Finally Library

PAPERS, GLCsB W ~
uand--Finally Library.
Tbore is a project on foot for the o.. or
Inei t;an of club in Dawson, and the
7an ninacts are that it will be successfully
caI carr - o who ave undertaken the enter
~: us, ora meeting with much encourage
pl a0+ and they are now almost certain
men', az" oi,b room will soon throw it's
5l' in Dawson.
ao y. . - nronosed to keep the room sup
~, ~ - With all the latest papers and perl
PPd II and finally convert it into pup
lie lib airy. : ,,ob interested
- the matter sends TIE NEWS the 1ol-
ZINC - communication on the subject:
social Club for Dawson.
pnrroR NEWS: There is no town in
c Lp where so little time is given to
Oeot a99+ion as in Dawson. All amuse-
leu +St are accidental" No city park is
n ruSr' or public place of meeting where
n fI oUd Young can assemble during the
Wv, con afternoons of summer and fall.
Pt'' far as the writer has been able to
Iporn. no organized effort has ever Deen
made here to encourage the young men
IN bealthful amusements. Ii any, u was
snasmodic. and resulted in no permanent
Good 1t has been suggested that the Or
37sniIation of socialclnb be carried into
Eject e Immediately afterthe holidays, and
tba+ tbe hall in the Stewart building
he fitted ND forthis purpose. In town
~ +bis size should be found at least fifty
o,+ Two, members who would be interested
in sncb a movement, and who would
nrof+ bv it. The hall must be carpeted
and furnished with all things useful.
Snch magazines as the Century, North
American Review, Scribner, CosmopOll-
tan Harper's. Review of Reviews, will be
ordered and kept on the centre table.
The leading daily papers OF the United
States will be at the disposal or the
members of the club. Ten or fifteen
minutes spent in the club room each day
will enable the busiest man in Dawson to
keen abreast of the times. On rainy
DAYS. especially, will such an organiza-
tion commend itself to its members. 1t
will prove useful as a means of entertain
inc visitors. and will tend TO promote
GOOD fellowship among the members
themselves. Will not the citizens of
Dawson encourage such movement?
Money contributed several months ago for
a library is yet in the hands of the treas
urer, and many of the subscribers have
sgnified their willingness that it be spent
in this way. Ge+ the consent of all, re-
Quire new members to contribute an
equal amount, and with a little encour-
agement a social club for Dawson will
be an assured thing. PROGRESS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
A Sad Death .

Tidings of the death of son of Mrs.
Alma Carpenter, of Brentwood, cached
here OH last Sunday, the dayI on which
he died. At the time of his death he
was only about twelve years of age. He
was the son of Rev. Kenneth McLain.
He was buried in our cemetery by the
side of his sanity father, who gave his
young life to the church as missionary
to China. Like his father he died young,
both to have a part in the resurrection of
the just. Truly our sympathies 60 out
to the bereaved ones in this their great
bereavement.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Postum Hunting.

Some of our boys in town, still possess
ed with the old plantation spirit of pos
sum hunting, keep some good dogs and
make occasional nocturnal excursions
into the country in quest of the game
which they esteenla as a rare dish when
we'll prepared for the table.
Frequently these hunters, coming home
late in the night, can be heard singing an
plantation melody which runs like this
ode 'possum is ramblin ting;
He roams all in de dark;
1t does me good to me berry heart
To hear dat little dog bark.
''De raccoon he is cunnin' born;
Got rings all round is tail;
Ole Brin sho' moves i'm out de corn
A talking on is Trail
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
NAME The WINNERS.
/ THE BATTLE FOR MUNICIPAL HON
ORS WILL OCCUR TO-DAY.
Two Tickets in the Field and Every Inch
of Ground viii BE CONTESTED by the
Contending Forces.

Two Tickets in the Field, and Every Inch
of Ground Will BE CONTESTED by the
Contending Forces.
| The hottest political contest that has
been waged in Dawson in long time
will close today.
The candidates have all played their
last cards, and are now waiting for the
final struggle-the battle of ballots
i which W Il begin early this morning and
continue until night.
The registration is by far the la gest
in the history of the city, and both sides
are claiming illegal registration upon the
part of the other. When the books
closed ten days ago Clerk James summed
up the list and found that there were
just SIT people who claimed TO be en-
titled to voice in the selection of city
officers.
Such intense interest has not been felt
in a city election in many years as is
being felt in the one OF today. This is
owing to the great antagonism between
the tickets and each is in to win ii they
have to move heaven and earth to do it
AS the matters now stand there are
two tickets in the field aud the
friends of both tickets are well organized
and at work Both claim the
negro vote and have catered to it. In the
meantime the negro is reaping the ben
eft from both sides, and today many of
them will vote for che man who pays
him last. 1t is safe to- say, however,
that Cuffy will make enough out OF the
election to enjoy Christmas, and what
more could he wish.
1t is thought that there will be little
scratching or little compromising, and
that in nearly every instance a straight
ticket will be voted A good election
fund has been raised by both sides to
use upon the negro, which, it is conced-
ed, holds the balance of power.
Last night the candidates were busy
putting the finishing touches ON the
campaign work they have been doing
for the past several weeks, SO nothing is
now left but to go to the polls this morn
ing and work with a will, which they
and their friends are determined to do.
The services of every election worker
has been engaged ON one side or the
other, and no registered voter will be
overlooked.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Church Omcers Elected.

The last quarterly conference of the
Methodist church in this city was held
recently. The condition of the church,
in many instances, was fayorably re-
ported Mr.. n. W. Dozier was elected
as lay delegate to the annual confer
ence. Hon. J. G. Parks was reelected
superintendent of the Sunday school. DR..
W. B. Cheatham, Messsr. t. j. Black and
W. K. Pilsbury were elected stewards.
This last conference of the year was a
harmonious and profitable one.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Death of Mrs. Sasser.

Mrs. Sasser, the wife of Judge Abra-
ham Sasser, died near Sasser on last
Sunday. She had long been confined to
her home on account of failing heath,
but bore her sufferings with christian
resignation. For. years she was an &C
ceptable member of the Methodist
church. She leaves two children, Mr..
Thomas Mill and Mrs. Laney.
THE News extends for itself and the
community sympathies to the be-
reaved ones.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Prospecting.

DR.. Burt, of Dawson county, has been
in Dawson this week prospecting with
the view of locating here. Dr.. Burt is
going to move to this section of the state,
and is more than favorably impressed
with Dawson.
DR.. Burt. who is a member of the
present legislature, is very afable and
Intelligent gentleman. ~
Dawson would be glad to have him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Memorial Services to be Held.

At last Thursday nights prayer meet
ing. at the Methodist church, the exer-
c'ses were saddened by the reflection
that one of the pillars of the church had
fallen by the hand of death, Judge H..
S. Bell. 1t was decided to have
memorial service in memory of
the deceased brother and friend.
A led by the name of Walter Bradley
was received into the membership of the
church upon profession of faith, and was
baptized and extended the right hand of
fellowship.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
At the Opera House Tomorrow Night.

Charming Hettie Bernard Chase in her
merry company of players ard marine
92and and orchestra in grand scenic pro-.
auction of "Uncle's Darling" the heroine
OF the ligh! house. An Alaskan romance
with scenes and characters entirely new
10 the stage. A fortune in animals to
add to the realism of the play. The only
team of reindeer in existence. Genuine
ILSqulmaux dogs, three cOmical acting
pears, st. Bernard, mastiff and dane dogs.
seats now on sale.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
The IsahY Went. Ton.

Last Saturday, penitentiary guard
came fol. the criminals convicted at the
recent term oflcourt. He left Dawson that
night carrying with him Jerry Myers,
Peter Gibson and Sip Daniels and his wife.
The seven-months-old babe of the two
last named prisoners was taken to the
penitentiary with its parents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Died.

The sad news reached us a few days
ago of the death of Mr.. Idus L. Fielder,
we'll known here. He mad been on a
spree and was locked up, and it is gen
orally believed that he took poison, being
unable to bear the disgrace of the mat
ter. After leaving Cuthbert few years
ago and locating in Arkansas he became
twice member of the legislature of that
state, He was a brilliant young lawyer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Finely Managed.

The poor farm, under the management
of Superintendent w. III. Gammage, is
winning golden opinions from every one.
Nj. Gammage, ably assisted by our ordi-
nary, Jldge ). w. Roberts, deserves the
thanks of the people of Terrell county in
the successful discharge cf his duties
in the manag ement of this farm.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Rev. Svlvanus Lame,

of the Cincinnati NJ. E. Conference,
ak $ good point when he says; we
ave for years used Hoods Sarsapariila
nor family of five, and find it fully
equal to all that is claimed for it. Some
people are greatly prejudiced against
patent medicines, but how the patent
can hurt a medicine and not machine
is mystery OF mysteries to ME.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
That Terrible Cough

In the morning hurried or difficult
breathing, raising phlegm, tightness IN
the chest, quickened pulse, chillinesS IN
the evening or sweats at night, all or any
of these things are the first stages OF
consumption, Dr.. Acker's English Rem
edy will cure these fearful symptoms
and is sold under positive guarantee by
Sale-Davis Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

The South Georgia conference, which
consenes today at Columbus, may be
called to take into consideration the
claims of Dawson as to holding its next
annual session here. Such is the nature
of the talk in orr CITY,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

The choir of the Baptist church adds
much to the Sunday service of the con-
gregation that assemblies there. The
music will rank among the best, and
has been complimented by strangers who
have visited our city as being as good as
they have ever heard anywhere.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
An Immense Tnrnip.

Mr.. j. J. Bragg brought to THE News
office. Saturday, very large radish. Hr'
B.agg tells us that he has aturnip, plant
ed in September, which measures twenty
nine inches in circumference. He says
he will give S25 to any one who can
equal it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
A Loss by Fire.

A fire occurred last Saturday night on
the promises of Judge j. w. Roberts,
near this city. A house filled with 1900
pounds of fodder was destroyed
through the negligence of a
negro man with torch. The
negro owned the fodder, while the fod-
der house, which was worth about SIS,
vas the property of Judge Roberts. 1t
was total loss to each.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
DR.. john Bull's Worm Destroyers

DR.. John Bulls Worm Destroyers
Taste good and quickly remove worms
rom children or grown people, restor-
ing the weak and puny to robust health
Try them. No other worm medicine is
so safe and sure. Price p cents at drug
stores, or sent by mail by John D. Park
y. Sons Co., 172 and III Sycamore St,
Cincinnati, 0.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

II you are troubled by a tickling SEN
Sauon in the throat and cannot sleep for
coughing you will find that few spoon
LUIS OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will stop
soqI cough and enable you to get good
IIs1t rest. Continue the treatment,
dLd IN day or two it will be effectually
cured.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

Elegant lamps, exquisite stationary,
choice siverware, and all other Christ
mas goods, unrivalled in design and
beauty, to be found at SaleDavis Drug
Co.'S
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Hoods pills cure liver ills.


The talk on the streets by our bust
ness men is the contemplated railroad
from this city to Quincy. Ala. II built
it will run on straight line, and such a
route will call for but little grading as
there are but few water courses to cross,
and can be built at no great expense
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
when school Closes.

The city school viii c ose for the hol-
idavs on either Thursday OF Friday OF
next week, the day not having been fully
determined yet.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Gnnd SHINY.

Unexpectedly the manager of the opera
house has secured the Chicago Comedy
Company to play here Friday and Satur-
day evenings. tits tirst-class show, Dnt
carries no brass band and menagerie.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

Rev. J. w. Walker, pastor Of the col
ored Methodist church in this city, left for
Thomasville Monday to attend the annual
conference of his chu fch. His work he. Q
hes been SO beneficial that he ought
be returned.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
yE,e ScboeI of PoIItics,

Ben Russell las teacher) -All who
want postofice hold up your hands.
B , : ; 3 : 3 3 3 :
3 ; ; 3 : 3 3 3 3
Ben Russell-Mercy on me! Some of
you fellows will have to take back
seat.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
It's q ri,

\ new dignity has been added to Mr..
j. ) Cater. He was in the city Satur-
Jay receiving the congratulations of his
IHends upon the arrival of twelve
pound gin at his home.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

Elder P. L. York ana Mr.. NJ. P. Hoyl
will board any who wish to attend the
school at Planters Academy, to be taught
by Prof. Charlie Bell.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

Fancy candies, Fruits and Nuts of all
kinds at Jordan Bros. Call there and
get your Christmas goods cheap.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
a Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle actio1 and
soothing effect OF syrup Of Figs, WREN in
need OF a laxative, and if the father or
mother be costiye or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; so that
it is the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

Christmas goods that are "beauties'
can be found at the store Of the Sale
Davis Drug co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Pattern Hats.

A beautiful line in irresistible styles
and unapproachable prices at Mrs. c. l..
Mize's.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

received anu for sale at Dav son Variety
Works
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

We call attention to our elegant silver
ware, just the thing for the Christina
holidays. SALE-DAFAs DhIV ~
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Motions Heard

The superior court was held on last
Monday to hear motions
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

Apply to L. A. Hatcher for rust proof
oats and wheat
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
ACCEPTED THE HOME,
Atlanta Unloads ON the State Again--The
People May Take a Hand--Dr. Ken


The lower house passed the soldiers
home bill Thursday morning by vote
of 121 to 43.
The only important amendments to the
bill-that of Mr.. Hill, of Meriwether,
submitting the question to vote of the
people on the first Wednesday in Janua-
ry next; and that of Mr. Hurst, of Wal
ton, providing that nothing in the bill
shall be construed to interfere with the
pensions to confederate soldiers-were
adopted.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14

Fruit Cake at Jordan Bros.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-12-14
Sent to the Senate.

Immediately upon the passage of the
bill, on motion of Mr.. Fleming, it was
transmitted to the senate.
OF course nobody knows what the sem
ate will do, but many think that it will
strike the amendment to submit the
measure to vote of the people. Should
this be done, when the bill comes back
to the house it would lose many votes,
because a number of members explained
this morning that they would not have
voted for the bill but for the Hilla mend
ment.
The idea of this class of opponents of
the bill seems to be to shoulder the peo-
pie of Georgia with responsibility which
they, as their representatives, have a
delicacy in assuming.
DR.. Kendrick is reported as voting for
the bill with Mr.. Hill's amendment.