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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
CURIOUS HUMAN FREAK.

Diminutive Negro Woman Who Has
Bands Like GOpher's Paws.
Down at Morgan is one of the most
curious freaks of humanity on record.
1t i3anegro woman who, at her mothers
death, was given to Mr.. t. J. Tinsley, a
prominent and wealthy merchant oflthat
pace.
The woman is now about % years Of
age, and measures about 28 inches in
height. On her back is perfect repre-
sentati IN of a gopher's shell, while her
hands and feet very much resemble a
gopher's paws She is very intelligent,
has decided talent for music and can
do the work of an ordinary woman. She
has nursed all the children IN Mr.. Gins
ley's fami y, and they are very much
attached to her.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27

A good old colored brother was run
ming a protracted religious performance,
holding until II o'clock, and then with
sunrise meeting. All the negroes were
getting religious; they would go to sleep
wlile blowing in the field, and some
gentleman made the remark that he
would give anything 10 have this mid
night circus stopped. So the son of the
colored Paul, the preacher, decided to
pat a quietus on the proceedings. He
knew the thing to scare negro with, so
he borrowed an old gray horse, false
face and his mammy's midnight celestial
robe and was an all-round kukluX. The
old preacher was propounding the gospel
with a powerful voice, and his text was
"De Lord will protect you brudder, so be
not afraid Just as all the brothers and
sisters were believing that the Lord
would protect them in all things, and
thinking they would not be afraid to
nnunt the Whiskers on the lions nose,
nor to drive the devil from his den, up
rode the ''son of the old man" in his
disg uised garb. Refining old Bald up the
aisle, and with thatl"Whoa'' which was
peculiar to the kuklux, he dismounted
in the midst of the fearless audience.
Their courage vanished and their faith
had departed. 1t is needless to attempt
to describe the scene that followed. The
old preacher was the first man to reach
the ground, and received only few cuts
in passing through the window.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
LOST HIS PoCKETBOOK
Containing $4,000 IN Bills--Judge Robert
sons Bad Luck.

Containing $4,000 IN Bills--Judge Robert
sons Bad Luck.
While Judge j. A. NJ. Robertson, of
the Eleventh district, was in the city last
Wednesday morning he lost his pocket
book containing $50 90.
Judge Robertson brought $4,000 toN
Dawson with him that morning, and took
out $1,000 to pay some small bills and
make,a few purchases. After finishing his
business in the city he returned home,
and it was not until he had reached til IRE
that he discovered that his pOcketbook
and money were G me. He returned TO
town at once ard instituted search for
The lost money, but it could not De
found.
1t was a leather book and the money
Was all in greenbacks. Judge Robertson
authorizes us to state tina. the finder
would receive liberal reward by return
ing the money to HIM or leaving it at
TIE NEWS office.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
TOBACCO a MOTH PREVENTIVE.
How Keepsake Has Been Preserved for
Many Years.

Many Years.
Mrs. W. G. Kendriek has some relics.
Mementoes of her grandmother, that
have been kept ina state of perfect pres
erTation for more than sixty years.
These keep-sakes are highly priced for
the memories that are associated with
them. This note to THE News from
Mrs. Kendrick tells of the way in which
these treasures have been preserved:
"More than half century ago my
grand mother (who was of Scottish-Irish
descent and reared by Presbyterian
p lreLt s) died, and as keep sakes my
mother preserved of hers large, square
silk scarf which, in color, was two shades
Ot brown and in design brocade with
broken squares, a pair of mits (the same
style as are now worn) and little
WOODEN sack. With them were wrapped
piece of plug tobacco as a. moth pre-
ventive. l have often, in childhood's
days, seen my mother unwrap the treas
ured parcel as, with tear-dimmed eyes,
she would tell us stories of the old
country. Emulating her example, and
trying to find among her small earthly
possessions a relic for each of my little
ones, came across the same little par
eel, made more sacred to me by my sore
affection, in a state of perfect preserva-
tion.''
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27

The best show seen in Dawson for a
long time was that presented last Thurs
day night under tie name of ''The Fast
Mail" The special features of the play
in the way OF scenery were much enjoy
ed. The freight train and lightning
express were very realistic, as was also
the engine room of the steamboat and
the view of Niagara Falls from the sus-
pension bridge. All in all, it was aIgoOd
show, and had not the price of reserved
Seats been made so high a larger house
would have greeted the players.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
Those Sleeves.

The sidewalks in the municipalities of
the state will have to be widened to
limit the free passage of the new style
sleeves of the women's dresses. The
sleeve is known as the ichthyOmul'icus-
t ,rpedicusshrimpicus, and it displaces
much more air than the name would
seem to imply. In spite of 1T, however,
the girls are still pretty. They just
can't help it. They would if they could.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
MARRIAGE AT PARROT.
Mr.. Eugene PInkston and Miss Villa
Henry Happily Welded.

At the Baptist church in Parrott last
Wednesday, to the sweet strains Of the
wedding march, performed by Miss
Bats, Mr. Eugene Pinkston and Miss
VILLA Henry we're happily mated, Rev.
Mr.. Griffin officiating.
This event was an interesting episod e
in society circles of Parrott, for both of
the contracting parties are universally
popular.
The bride is lau5 liter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. s. Henry, and is greatly ADMIRED
for those finer traits Of womanly charac-
tie which give charm to happy home
fe and win the love,of all. Mr.Pinkston,
who is young man of rigid morality,
fine Business qualities and high Oh arac =.
ter, emf ,ys the esteem and conf lence of
the entire community.
A large number of friends extend
hearty congratulations to both and bride
groom.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
SCHOOL MATTERS.
CITY Board. Charity Committee
Abolished

The board of public school commits.
sioners held their monthly meeting Nor
day afternoon. After the transaction
routine business Judge j. VI. Griggs re-
signed the craftsmanship of the board
and Captain j. A. Laing was elected to
succeed him. Judge Griggs, who had
filed the presidency of the board with
satisfaction t. the members and tie
public since the organization of the
graded school system sewers al years ago,
was led to resign because of his frequent
and some times pro:racted absence from
the city in the discharge of his judicial
duties. Captain Laing is one of the most
popular and active members or the
board. and wise selection was made
when he was elected to fill the vacancy.
The charity committee, which WI
recently created by the board, was abol-
ished. 1t was the duty of this committee
to Investigate cases where parents repre-
senteud themselves as not able to pay
the matriculaton fee, and issue cards
admitting to the schools all deserving
children. The board decided that, as
officials, they did not have the right to
grant such p, ivileges, hence the abo lish
ment of the charity committee.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
Planting the Third Time.

Anumber of farmers have just finished
planting oats the third time. There will
not be as many raised in the county as
usual. The crop has been twice
killed by the severe cold, and very
few farmers have seed to sow
the third time; and if they had the seed,
it is too late to produce anything like a
big yield.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
Presbyterian prayer Meeting.


Rev. Mr.. Alexander, pastor of the Pres
Oyterlan church at Albany, will conduct
prayer meeting services for the Presby-
'erans of Dawson twice month for
some time. His first service will he held
next Tuesday night. Our citizens Will
iemembeT him as having preached here
uurng the fall meeting of the Presbysery,
anu will doubtless give him good congre-
saVlons at his services. The other prayer
meetings during the month will be con-
uucVed by Prof. E. E. Britton, who has
O0en doing this work since his arrival in
lawson last summer, being urged to do
10 Oy the membership of the church.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
Gone to the Pen .

Lucius johnson, the white man who
was convicted and sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary for burglarizing
stores at kichland some time ago, has
been carried to the camps, new trial
having been refused him and his coun-
sci falling TO get into the supreme court
in time. The work of securing pardon
for him has already been begun.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
Some Good Sermons.
groom.

Rev. J. B. Mack, of South Carolina,
who is the evangelist for the Presbyte-
ria church in Georgia, reached here
Friday and has since that time preached
a number of sermons in the Presbyterian
church. On Sunday night, by invitation,
he occupied the pulpit in the Methodist
church. and delivered an admirable and
eloquent sermon. His visit here was to
aid the Presbyterians in securing pas
tor, and plans are afoot to do this. The
church here has been greatly benefited
by his vlsi, and hope o sea him wi b
them soon again. Comm union service
was Aheld IN The Presbyterian church
Sunday morning, and two more names
were added to the membership roll.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
The Colored Teachers.

The negro teachers met at the court
house Saturday morning for the purpose
of forming a county association. Ihey
temporarily organized by electing
president and secretary, and appointing
committees. They will meet again on
the fourth Saturday in next month Tor
permanent organization.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
Girls on stilts.

Several new fads are reported from
France, one of which is stiltwaIking for
tn /, elite. Such an amusement must
n 3cessarily bs practiced only in the
country however, as even the eccentric
grardes DANES of France would hardly
car5 to be seen walking on stills in the
b lis de Boulogne. At house party up
the Hudson, short time ago, half a
dozen pair of stills were provided for
the amusement OF the guests, and the
attempts to master the awkward looking
affairs caused much merri meut. One
young lady, who had practiced the art in
her childhood, evoked much admiration
as she strobe off with her attendant
SWAN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
A Drunken Negro Gets Into Trouble

A Drunken Negro Gets Into Trouble
About II o'clock Friday night Mr. j.
r. Smith heard loud knocking at the
front door of his resid snee. Investiga
ton revealed that The visitor was negro
named George Williams, who was in a
state Of intoxication--two drunk to know
where he was or what he was doing. Mr..
Smith conducted the negro up town and
turned him over to officer Greer. Sat
urday morning he was fnel $500 and
cost by Mayor Baldwin.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
BUNCOED The BLACKS,
TAKE THEM TO AFRICA AT
THEE DOLLARS A HEAD.
II Harris Saws His PeOrse Are Be-
ing swiaAIed BY a Bogus InAmi-
grafton Agent.


IN January negro who gave his name
al B. Whaley visited southwest Geor-
,ia and spent some time IN Terrell
.o,rtv picturing to the eOlored people
horoabouts the delights of going to
Africa, the home of Their fathers.
According to his story, he was the
.sont of an immigration society that had
bc wad of money backing it-a socie ty
+bat was lust pining to get the negro to
Africa and happiness. All that was to
ba done to secure membership in the
association was to give Whaley three
dollars, and the trip was paid for. Many
ftbe negroes bit at the bait, it was so
tempting. and Whaley gathered in the
sbokeIs hard and fast and after a time
loft these parts. and is now working his
scheme at Eufanla.
Ithappens that there is another society
with headquarters at Birmingham, which
Is known as the International Migration
Society, and which likewise proposes to
carry the negroes to Africa. This society
has tie endorsement of Bishop Turner,
and Rev. G. Fl. Harris, colored minist 3r
we'll known in Dawson, works for it
az the agent here. Learning Of the
results of Whaley's crusade Harris
wrote to his sociesy and received in re-
DIV letter signed by A. j. Warner, SUI
perintendent International Migration So
ety, which said that no organization
could arrange passage to Africa tor
three dollars, and denounced such repre-
seatation as a scheme to defraud the
negroes. Warner also says that his
society owns steamship and will tax e
the negroes to Africa for forty dollars
apiece, this rate to be made to those who
first obtain membership in the interna-
tional at one dollar membership fee.
A Ship, Warner says, viii leave for
Africa about every sixty days.
The society which is denounced
by Warner and Harris has local branch
here, as stated above. Some of those
who have invested their three dollars are
much stirred up over the reports
from Birmingham, and it would
not be pleasant for Whaley if he
should drop into see them unless
he could show up that the pledges
he has clade will be fulfilled. There are
others, however, who have the utmost
confidence in Whaley, and believe that
he will carry them to Africa for $500
Every now and then slme slick-tongued
negro slips into the good graces of the
people of his color, and then proceeds to
pocket all the cash in sight by means OF
a we'll c,ncocted and plausible story.
This seems to be the case with most OF
these immigration schemes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
A RUNAWAY.

Roberts & Hatcher's dray horse be-
came frightened Saturday morning and
created considerable excitement on Main
street. The only damage done was the
knockingl out:of position one of the iron
posts that support the awning at
McLain Bros store, which was soon
repaired.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
me modern Invalid

Has tastes incidentally, in keeping with
other Inquiries. A remedy must be pleas
antly acceptable in form, purely whole
some in composition, truly beneficial IN
effect and entirely free from every
Objectionable quality. If really Ill ne
consults a physician; if constipated ne
nses the gentle family laxative, Syrup OF
Figs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
GUANO SALES.
Inspector Dews Says There Is Considera-
bic Falling Off.

Inspector Dews Says There is COnsldera-
bic Falling Off.
Hon. w. w. Dews, Inspector of fertil-
izels, was in Dawson Saturday. While
here Mr.. Dews told The News that up
to February first not more than one-third
as much commercial fertilizers had
been registered at the agricultural de-
partment in Atlanta as at cores
ponding date last year. lMr. Dews said,
however, that since then the registry
has shown greater activity among the
manufacturers, and increased sales are
likely to follow. He is of the opinion,
though, that the sales will fall far sh )rt
of tn lse of last year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
Ont On Bond.

Duncan Jordan, former clerk in the
nostoffice at Cuthbert, but who has been
n iail here on a charge of embezzlement,
yesterday succeeded in securing the SlOO
SSond raGuired and was released from
ccvUstodv.-Columbus Enquirer-Sun. ss<s
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
Wants to Come south.

A letter has been received in Dawson
from Mr.. Rogers, of Decatur, H., asking
for copies Of THE News. Mr.. Rogers
says he desires to locate in the soUth,
and will visit Dawson in the spring.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27
watch and chain Found.

few days ago Chief savage found at
one of the street crossings iady's gold
watch and chain. The watsh was re-
stored 70 its owner, who was profuse in
her thanks to the chief.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27

Acting through the blood, Hoods
Sarsaparilla not only cures scrofula, salt
rheum, etc., but gives health and vigor
to the whole system.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-02-27

When you spend the day in the city
drop in at Hickey's bar and restaurant
and get good dinner.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29
Look Before Won Leap.
Editor Wi11mar Tribune:

AS see SO many splendid and we'll
composed recommendations from parties
who have bought the Home Comfort
Range, [ feel inclined to write one too,
as I also is g. happy possesor Of one
of the same kind. My recommendation
will perhaps not be- short and good
and business like, as I am not used to
writings of that kind, but I promised
the salesman one, when had tried it
a few days, and I always try to keep
my promises. but will assure the
readers that I am neither payed for it,
nor sign my name to anotler's compo-
sition. My aim is to advise my
neighbors and friends and the rest OF
you too for all that One against so
SO many may not count much, but I
feel it my duty to do so anyhow.
Times are hard, and I thought knew
it, and tried to he careful about what
I bought, but got beat this time. I
was going to save money by reducing
my fuel bills. You. know there is
where I got left. I soon found out
that that did not work together with
home comfort unless we kept under the
blankets to keep warm. I see one
party says: 1--WE have tested ours
thoroughly and found it all the sales
man claimed of it, Now that may be
SO, but it is surprising to me. l can
not give that testimony and speak the
truth, but the salesman might have
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29
Concert at Penf1OCk.

The re-organized Scandal Sextette
will give a concert at the schOolhOuse
at Pennoclk next Saturday evening,
November End. A good program has
been prepared. The members of the
sextette are: Chas. Peterson, LIST ten
or; 0. A. Jacobson, 1st tenor; J. T.
Otos, End tenor; E. G.. Wellin, 1st bass;
N. Swenson, End bass; S. Berkness,
End bass, all Of Willmar. J. T. Otos
will also render MISUNDERSTANDING on
his cornet. The people of Pennock
and vicinity will enjoy treat.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29

Willmar has no band, but it hath
music just the same. Last Sunday
evening. when the thermometer must
have registered about 20 degrees below
~ zero. a quartette WAS organized
spontaneously, and you ought to have
heared those sweet strains of music
waiting in the air, aided by the
Whistling of the cool ''norwester.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29
Horses, Horses, Horses!

We have 1870 head of horses for sale
cheap for cash, or~nctes with approved
security: The horses are now at N. E.
Olson's farm in Town of Fahlun, Sec.
&c., where we expect to remain for ten
days. You can get any kind of a
horse from a colt to heavy working
horse. If you want bargain, you
want to be sure to give us O. call.
BROWN & MITCHELL.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29
DR.. O. w. Mckee D. V. S., a quail

DR.. O. W. Mckee D. V. S., a quail
fed veterinary surgeon Of fifteen years
experience, treats successfully all d.
seases Of the domesticated animals,
performs all kinds of operations in a
scientific manner, such as acute and
chronic founder, lainintes and should
er lameness. I ca. cure the worst
case of sweeney III 20 minutes SO that
the horse can be put to work at once.
I have the finest and most complete
case of dental and surgical instru-
ments west OF Chicago. l. will be at
Mott & Drakely's livery stable Oct.
80 and 81. Bring in your crippled
horses.
Free Show at Opera House for one
week. commencing Tuesday Oct. 20.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29

Mr.. Christopher Olson reports that
his little child which was hurt by a
COW in August, is entirely we'll now,
except that it lost one eye. Mr.. Olson
feels that DR.. Johnson did him great
service in the treatment of the child
Grove City Times.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29

The marriage Of Mr.. Emil j Jacobson
Of Montevedio to Miss Dina Peterson,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Peder Iver-
son of Ringville, takes place to-mor-
row at the Grow River Church. The
TRIBUNE extends congratulations to
the happy young people.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

MIMI. Oct. %, 1895.
Berglund Mr.. j.
Brubalze Miss Sara NJ.
Finn Miss Julia
Hemes A. E.
Janson Mr.. Jacob
,Jonasson Hr. Johannes
= HARRISON Y. w.
KnowltOn j. W.
Pedersond Miss Hanna
Smell w. NJ.
S. b. STANSBERRY, P. M.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29
Card of Thanks.
We wish to express our thanks to
those who SO kindlyassisted us during
our late bereavement.
MRS. JOHN HENDERSON & FAMILY.

The Foresters Of Willmar, Court
Robin Hood No SIP, are pre- pari3::31,
as has, been their custom, for an el:,.;-
crate Thanksgiving ball to be held 1T
the Willmar Opera House Thanksg,-
ing evening: All lovers Of the ter, =
chorian art will look forward to IT,
event with considerable expectation.
WANTED Immediately, a goo
farm hand for the winter.
WANTED-Some Plymouth Roc
cockerels. N. P. AsP1NWALL,
Harrison, MINI.
Bring in all the folks to the Oper,
House all this week.
Chippewa County Herald is thenamc
of the new newspaper at Clara City.
It is a bright and we'll gotten up pa
per, and displays a large line OF ads.
Well, a live newspaper is what builds
up town. We bid our neighbor
most heartily welcome.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29
Auction Sale.

Twill sell at Public Auction at NV
farm on Sec. 8. two miles west of Will
mar, on Thursday, Nov. 18th, 1895,
the following: ; working horses, with
harnesses, two self binders, two lum-
Der wagons. , ploWs. l two-seat bug
by, l harrow. | mower, 1 hay rake, /
sewing machine, l cooking stove,
gasoline stove: , heating stove, furnit-
ure, and other articles too numerous
to mention.
TERMS: -Amounts under SIS, cash,
over that amount, years time or less
with notes with approved security.
(3w's) JOHN OLSON.
Henry Erickson, formerly of Pope
county this state, and Fred
H. Mcbride. County Judge
of Pierce county, N. D., passed
through here with a train load of
Dakota cattle, enroute for CHICAGO,
We were told by Mr.. Erickson that it
was his twelfth trip to that city this
year. In speaking of the crops in
his county. (McHenry) he
said the yields this year run all the
way from 20 to 60 bushels per acre. We
are personally acquainted with Mr..
Erickson, and as far as we know he is
noted for veracity, but in this case we
would advise our readers to make a
littls allowance. as we have been in
that country ourselves.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29
A Bareain!

A new Duplex Wind Mill, 10 feet
sectional, will be sold dirt cheap if
taken at once.
w. A. SPERRY.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29

Mr.. Jalmar Larson and Miss Min
ME Elieson, both of Dovre Town, will
be married at the Hauges Lutheran
church at Long Lake next Thursday.
Oct. 81. They are young people most
deserving of happiness and success.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29

Free show at Opera House for one
week, commencing Tuesday Oct. 20.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29
Wi11tnar Markets

I11E1INI NHdI K6IS.
Wheat-46 cents.
Oats-2O cents.
COrn-4O cents.
Barley-24 cents.
Flax-70 cents.
POtatOeS-abOut 20 cents.
Eggs-123 cents.
Butter-13 to Is cents.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29

We understand that several of the
"boys" are seriously considering the
ACCESSIBILITY of leaving the state
that is. the state Of single blessedness.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29

The Modern Woodmen Camp has
changed the time Of their meetings
from Saturday evenings to Wednes-
day evenings.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-10-29

Miss Lena Paulson, who for the last
two months has been visiting in River
Falls. Wisconsin and St. Paul, MINI.
returned home Saturday evening.