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Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

The audience though not q large,
was an attentive one ON Friday evening
at st. Peters Chapel to hear Frederick
W. Speirs, Phi. d. on the subject of
the Currency. He was aided by views
from a stereOpticon in illustrating his
subject. Much of what he said was
embraced in the "higher criticism on
the money question in the late cam
paign, but the subject, in his hour and
a half of discussion was made both
lucid and convincing.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. Il
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

Radams Microbe Killer. J. B.
Cooper. Il
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

DIR. F. L. Grier, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del. 7
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

Vanilla and chocolate cream, frozen
custard and cherry ice, at Stevenson's,
Main street. =
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Some Specials Bargains. J. B.
Cooper. II
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

A very large flock of blackbirds
passed over the western limit of the
town Sunday evening, in fact one of
the observers calculated that they were
nearly half hour in passing in un-
broken line. The very moderate
temperature gave the scence a spring
like aspect.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

Our streets were filed on Saturday
with larger number of people than is
usually the case with this shopping
day. Many of them were interested
possibly in the outcome of Sheriff
sales that would effect the steamboat
lines. Notably among the visitors
were seven or eight lawyers from Will
mingtOn and Dover.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

Among the Saturday afternoon sales
was that of the farm of S. s. Griffin 81
miles from the town, below the big
oak" The farm contained 20 acres
and was sold subject to a mortgage of
800 and was knocked off to r. R. Ken
ney attorney for Mrs. Griffin at $500.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

A few holiday books left over. J.
B. Cooper. T
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

Dr. F. L. Grjer, Dentist, Prettyman
Building, Smyrna Del.
On Saturday night the kitchen of Mrs.
E.G. Malone, at Clayton, was dam
aged considerably from fire and water
the result of an overheated stove, and
the next night after midnight, some
one set fire to straw stack ON the farm
of G. Frank GOotee, near that town.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

The evenings of last week at both
the Presbyterian and Methodist
Churches were given to the "Week
of Prayer" observed throughout
christendom, but at the last named
church the meeting was carried
over to Monday for an Experience
Meeting, which was we'll attended.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13
The SMYRNA TIMES.
.SMzY2-MN. DeL. .

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. JAN. 18th. 1897
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

Mizpah Lodge, No. 16,A. o. U. W. of
this town, will celebrate Memorial
Day on Monday evening next, Jan.
18th, with an open meeting to which
the family and friends of members are
invited. There will be addresses by
Rev. G. 1. Stengle, of Dover, and Revs.
]. L. Eslin and Adam Stengle of this
town. There will also be appropriate
music.
Smyrna times., 1897-01-13

At the Smyrna Bakery you can get
all kinds of bread, pies, rolls, cakes,
&C., hot every morning. Ice Cream,
wedding cakes and fancy cakes a spe-
cialty. Orders promptly filled and
satisfaction guaranteed. Nut and
plain tafies made daily. Cigars and
tobacco, also Musical Instruments.
Lowest prices. E. X. Behmler & Bro.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
Quinine and other fever
medicines take from 5 to
10 days to cure fever.
Johnson's Chill and Fever
Tonic cures in ONE DAY.
IN MEMORY OF CYRUS A. DANIELS.

There is nesting worm in every flow
er along the path of life; and while we
admire the spreading leaves and unfold.
ing blossoms the traitor often consumes
the root and all the beauty falls.
Cyrus A. Daniels, infant son of Mr.. C.
B. and Mrs. Mamie Daniels, passed i0to
the unseen holy Tuesday morning, July
goth. He was born May 10th, 1896, and
was early given to God in baptism, this
impressive service being conducted by
Eevs. Mack, Craig and tombstone.
With what tender care was he nursed
by his parents. How often was he the
pleasing burden of their arms. Attract
i've was his person, amiable his DISPOSE
ton. All who saw him loved him. But
the sun no sooner rose than it was
eclipsed. No sooner was the flower open
ed than it was cut down. And now
while the parents eagerly revolve in mind
every past JOY, and all the parental affeC-
lions rush Like a torrent and well nigh
Overwhelm them, we know there is a
wise providence in the bereavement.
Prayers and tears cannot restore the
child, and to God who made us we must
submit. Perhaps he was snatched in
mercy from some impending woe. In
life he might have been miserable, in
death he must be happy. We will not
think him dead; we will not consider
him confined in the tomb or Wondering
in the dust-but risen-clad with true
glory and immortality; gone to the re-
gions of eternal day, where he will never
know the keen sorrow of bereavement
gone above the reach of sorrow, vice or
pain. That little hand now holds a cher
ubs harp; that little voice MARBLES sweet
symphonies to our King. Those little
feet now traverse the starry pavementS
of the heavens. The society of weak,
unhappy mOrtals is exchanged for that
of powerful, pure, blessed spirits; and
his fair brow is encircled with a never
fading crown.
Shall we then grieve that he, who is
become an angel, grew not to be a man?
Shall we drag him from the skies?
Wish him in the vale of sorrow? We
would not, dear boy, interrupt thy bliss.
The consideration of the sorrows of
this life and the glories of the next IS
our best support. Dark are the ways of
providence while we are wrapped up in
mortality but, convinced of the good
ness of God, we must hope and believe
that all is right. May the remainder of
the days of the father and mother be
spent in a faithful discharge of the duty
they owe to the Supreme Dis
poser of all events. May they meet
lheir angel boy at the gate of death and
may his hand conduct them to the pal
ace of eternity. A FRIEND.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
RECEIVERS SALE,

BY virtue of an order granted by his
honor, ii. c. Sheffield judge of the su-
perior court of Terrell county, Ca, on
the 7th of March, 1896, in the case of
j. b. Perry VS.. J. r. Mercer q Co., will
be sold before the court house door in
Dawson, Terrell county, Ca, on the first
Tuesday in August next, during the le-
gal hours of sale, to the highest bidder
for cash, the following described proper
ty towit: Lots of land numbers ", O
hundred and thirty-seven esq, two hun
dred and thirty (230) and one hundred
and ninety-two 192), containing six
hundred and seven and onn-half (6O75)
acres more or less, situated, lying and
being in the 4th district of Terrell coun-
ty, Ga. Also one guano house on the
right of way of the Georgia and Ala
bama railroad located at Cole Station in
Terrell county, Ca, and one guano house
located on the right of way of the Geor-
gla u Alabama railroad at Sasser,
Terrell county, Ca, the land upon
which said guano houses are built be-
longing to the said Georgia and Alabama
railroad. The purchaser only receives
the houses. Sold as the property of j.
X. Mercer u co. This July / 1897.
E. j. HART, Receiver
tor j. Il. Mercer d Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
For Administration.

Georgia, Terrell County, Ordinarys
Office, July 9TH, 1897.-It has been rep
resented to me that the estate of Hattie
Harris, late of said county, deceased, is
without representation and that it is
necessary that an administrator should
be appointed by the court to represent
SAID estate. All persons concerned are
notified to show cause on or before the
first Monday in August next why letters
of administration should not be granted
to the clerk of the superior court of
said county or some other fit and proper
person. j. W. ROBERTS, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
SOLD HIS WIFE.
a Missourian Parts With the Partner Of
His Woes For the sam of SD.

a Missourian Parts With the Partner Of
His Woes For the sam of $15.
The right and title to woman were
sold at Chillicothe, Mo-, recently for
SIS, G. E. Demitt selling his wife for
that amount to Robert Winston Of Car,
rollton. Winston and Demitt are
friends and the latter says he knew his
wife would live with Winston, but
would not live with him.
The Demitts are from Albany, and
Mrs. Demitt has a divorce case pending
there. Winston is also suing for a d.
vorce at Carrollton, and it was stated
that one of the terms Of the sale was
that Demitt should not appear against
his wife when the case comes to trial.
Winston and his obeaply purchased
treasure left On trip to Illinois, and
Demitt accompanied them to the depot,
bidding them a friendly goodby. Short
ly after their departure he was arrested
for attempting to pass counterfeit bill.
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
No
Theory Here.

The greatest claims for S.S.S. (Swift's
Specific) are made by those whom it has
cured, and after all the most valuable
reputation is one which is given by those
who speak FROM experience. We could
publish page of what we claim S.S.S.
will do, but the people prefer to read
OF what 1t has done, and hence we give
the testimony of reputable, well-known
people in different parts of the country,
who gladly tell of how S.S.S. has cured
them of blood diseases, after trying
other treatment in vain.
No wonder SIS. has such staunch
friends. The experience of those who
take 1t to-day will be the same as of
those who twenty years ago found it the
only cure. Blood diseases are obstinate,
and cannot be cured by one medicine
in dozcN which claims to cure them;
SO when S.S.S. is taken with satisfactory
results, after a disappointing expert
ence with other remedies, it is not
strange that it has grateful friends by
the score.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
SheriR's Sale.

VIII be SOLD, on the first Tuesday IN
August next, at the court house door. in
Dawson, Terrell county, Ga, within the
legal hours OF sale, to the highest bidder
tor cash, the + flowing property towit
One town Iot, number fifty eight (5S),
III the town OF Greenwood, Terrell coun-
ty, Ga; sad and levied on as the prop
erty OF Jim Byrd to satisfy mortgage fl
ia issued from the superior court of Ter
rell county in favor of A. J. BALDWIN d
Co. against Jim Byrd. This July 2, 1897.
d. K. CHRISTIE, Sheriff,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
A SCRAP IN JAIL,
Den "ims Picks Quarrel With Another
PRISONER and Gets a Jab In the Eve.

"'n 'iilns Picks Quarrel With Another
PRISONER and Gets a Jab In the Eve.
belng confined behind strong steel
4afs does not seem to have any effect
III III GBuroi4g the indomitable disposition
mischief. If he is not trying to an,
Pf0prate part of the rations of his
Fellow prisoners he is doing something
else to annoy them and make their
miserable IS lives more unhappy.
But one Of Ben's most recent ex-
Piolts came near proving serious to
him. A few mornings ago, when the
prisoners were preparing to take
pain, Ben began throwing water npon
them and could not be pursuaded to
stop. Finally one of the prisoners, a
negro man, and Minis became engaged
IN free fight as a result of the water
throwing, and Ben received painful
Jab in the eye with cedar pencil and
otherwise roughly handled.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
WOnderful
Cure.

AFRICANA Co.. ATLANTA GA.-Gen.
tlemen: Having been sufferer with
CHRONIC RHEUMATISM for the past ten
Q0) years, deem it my duty to inform
you what wonderful results | have OBJ
tanned from AFRICANA.
Two weeks ago | was persuaded to
try your wonderful remedy. At that
time | was suffering intense agony
with my arms and hands; | had to be
assisted in dressing myself. / could
not close my fingers more than half
way to to the palm of my hand, the
right arm and hand being the worst
affected, have been barred the pleas
ure of writing to my family and
friends for the past (3) years, but now
after only (2) weeks treatment and
not having used a whole bottle of
AFRICANA yet, ! can now use my right
arm freely without pain, and have per-
feet use and control of my hand and
fingers. My signature to these facts
will be the first that | have made il
three OBJ years.
/ ] find, in addition to the cure above
made, shat my general health is mucl
improved. / suffered from Vertigo 70
many years; this has entirely disap
peared. l can sleep sweetly, and whel
] arise in the morning | feel great
refreshed and strengthened from
good nights rest. When it is consiC
cred that / am 50 years of age and sue
results as above stated / regard it Z
wonderful, and shall take great pleas
ure in recommending AFRIcANA to an
one who has suffered from the drea
disease of rheumatism. Yours respec
fully, MRS. N. G. BROWN,
j 81 Kelly St., Atlanta, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
cor DiSnisSion.

Georgia, Terrell County. Ordinary S
Office May Bird, 1897.-L. c. Hoyl,
Jr., administrator of the estate of j.
A. Heirs, late of said county, deceased,
represents that he has fully discharged
the duties of said trust and pTays for let
ters OF dismission. This is, therefore, to
notify all persons concerned TO show
cause, if any they can, on or before the
tilst Monday in August next, why said
administrator should not be discharged
from said trust. j. W. ROBERTS,
Ordinary
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
City Ordinance.

Be it ordained by the City Council of
Dawson, Ca, that from and after the
passage of this ordinance no grave shall
be dug in the city cemetery without per-
NIT signed by the city clerk; and that
the permit shall be granted only upon the
payment of all fees therefor. Done at
regular meeting of city council July 9Th,
1897. w. B. CHEATHAG, Mayor.
G. j. WHITEHEAD. Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
TAX RETURNS OF TERRELL.
RECEIVER CANNON'S BOOKS SHOW
A HANDSOME INCREASE.
Valuation of Property S115,361 More
than Last Year. Some Facts
from the Digest.

Tax Receiver G.. r. Cannon has com
pleted his tax digest for 1897, and has
it ready to forward to the comptroller
at Atlanta.
Receiver Cannon has been very dill
gent in his work, and as a result the
valuation of property in Terrell coun-
ty shows handsome increase over
1896.
Last year the total valuation ofprop-
erty in the county was S2,315,841,
This year it is 50, ADJ ,202, an increase
of $115,361. OF this $1O4,O33 is repre-
sented by an increase in white returns,
while 1923 represents the increase
IN the returns of negroes. The
total valuation of property return
ed by whites this year Is $2,274, $40 and
by negroes $l56, 1912.
The digest also reveals that 2O7 ,359
acres of land have been returned
against 1919, 444 acres last year, an in
crease of 1915 acres. Whites return
1874, 462 acres and negroes y, 695 acres,
an increase of 1916 acres for whites
and $40 acres for negroes. The total
valuation Of this land is $99S.74S, of
which $939, 049 is owned by whites and
,699 by negroes. The total gain in
the valuation of land is $114, 1863, which
represents nearly the entire increase
in the total tax values this year. The
whites show an increase in land valua-
tiOns of $105,224 and the negroes
$9,139.
City property is returned at $411, 585
against $40, 100 in 1896 OF this the
whites own 1898, ITO, a loss of 50, 5S8
since last year. The negroes return
$18, 475 worth Of city property, an in
crease of $4,064 since 1896.
Money notes and accounts are re-
turned at $299, 1873, and show a gain of
S7,174 since the last returns were
made, The negroes. return only S120
under this head.
The merchandise in the county is
returned at 1922, 125, a gain of 1894
The whites return 500, 900 worth of
household and Kitchen furniture.
gain of $500 The negroes return $685.
$50 worth, a loss of s., 1893.
Plantation tools and vehicles are re-
turned at SOL ,046, an increase of $l33
over last year. Under this head the
whites show a loss $783 and the ne
groes gain OF 1916.
Live stock is returned at Sl95,21S, a
gain Of 1928. OF this whites return
Sl57 sos and the negroes S36. 612, a loss
Of 81 ,OO3 for the whites and a gain Of
81, 53S for negroes.
There are 1850 polls returned, an in
crease of SO. Vhe white polls are L.
1876, an increase Of %. The negro polls
are ,954, an increase Of ten.
There are Il lawyers, y doctors and
dentists in the county. The lawyers
show a gain Of l and the doctors 3,
while the number of dentists remains
the same.
Receiver Cannon has done his work
in thorough manner, and the digest
will make a most excellent showing for
both him and Terrell county at the
comptroller'5 office.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28

The proper way to build health is to
make the blood rich and pure by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one true blood
purifier.
When a person is losing flesh and
wasting away there is cause for alarm.
Nothing so worries a physician. Con-
sumptiyes would never die if they could
regain their usual weight. In fact, there
would be no consumption if there was
no wasting Of the system. The cause of
this loss of flesh is a failure to properly
digest the food eaten. Nine-tenths Of all
our diseases date back to some derange-
ment of the stomach.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial will slop
this wasting of the body. 1t acts by
causing the food we eat to be digested so
as to do good, for undigested food does
more harm than good. The Cordial con-
tains food already digested and is a di.
gester Of foods as we'll.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
Ouinine and other fe-
yer medicines take from
to 10 days to cure fever.
JOhnSOn'S Chill andFeVer
Tonic cures in ONE DAY.
ALMOST A CLOUDBURST.

The Heaviest Rain ofan Hour Ever Known
in Dawson.
Dawson had downpOur of rain for an
hour Thursday morning that amounted
almost to a cloudburst. 1t came in a
regular flood. The streets were under
water in a great many places, and on
Main and Lee streets the pavements
were covered and the water rose almost
high enough to enter some of the stores.
The sewers were unable to carry off the
rush Of water, and the streets and side
walks were badly washed in every part
of the city.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
SheriR's Sale.

Georgia, Terrell County-Will be sold
before the court house door in said coun-
ty, on the first Tuesday in August next,
within the legal hours of public sale,
one black mare mule; levied on as the
property of j. M. Turner to satisfy an
execution from the county court of said
county in favor of Richland Guano Com
pany against said Turner. This July 9th,
1897. D. K. CHRISTIE. Sheriff.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
BABY KEEPS THEM BUSY,
INTEREST IN THE WAIF CONTIN.
UES AT FEVER HEAT.
The Accused, With His Brother, and
Committee of BlufftOn Cit.
zens Meet in Dawson,

zens Meet in Dawson,
The tiny little waif whose existence
became public through being lett at a
negro house near Da 8son is the object
upon which constantly increasing inter.
est is focused.
The Masons, it seems, have taken up
.he matter, and Mr.. Stanford of
Cuthbert, representing that order, came
to the city Thursday in search of the
Young woman who is the child's mother.
she having mysteriously disappeared and
'eaving no trace behind her after return
ing to Bluffton. Friday Messrs. Gassett
and Hasty, the committee of citizens
from Button who were in Dawson two
weeks ago looking into the affair, again
appeared ON the scene and Joined Mr..
stanford. Mr.. W. P. KillingswoTth, the
prominent Bluffton citizen whom rumor
connects with the parentage of the
child, was also in Dawson with his broth
er Friday and Saturday. The committee
came to continue the Investigation start
ed two weeks ago, and Mr.. KilIingsw0rth
was here tC get evidence to disprove the
charge. Neither Killingsworth nor the
committee knew of the presence of the
other in Dawson, and when they unex-
pectedly met at the house where the ba-
by IS all were surpr sed.
Both continued the work for which they
came on their own lines-one to disprove
the grave charge against him and uphold
bis character and good name, and the
others to unearth the facts as they exist
regardless of whom they would affect.
A lengthy conference was held between
all the parties concerned, at which Kill
Dingsworth vehemently denied his guilt
and said that he insisted upon thor.
ough and rigid investigation.
The committee were guarded in their
talk when the matter was mentioned to
them, and just what new evidence they
succeeded in getting while here is not
known. 1t is known, however, that they
,aocnred sevaraI statements ond
.n5s-:t. ......1-4~-,.,,
'~0"Vl'S u " cIlculhS'"h'i"l ma
ture, Mr.. Gassett, one of the committee,
just before leaving Dawson Saturday af-
ternoon told TuE NEws that tbav had
~. aoai+i1a o4i5.uaa 49, 800 -. -.,.
P0'',''o o'i''eA0o .H"' "oU'l prove
Inc guilt OF anyone, but that the Cir
cumstantial evidence tLey had worked
m wa, strong
r-;niuu-z-,1.,, .-;a..o;., o,-.-.....,
'N''l'H . " % 'l'' 1t 10 '"'"' ''l'o 0u0'ee"-
ed IN securing number II signed state
@ents III his own oehalf, among them be-
o5 some from parties who say the girl
Gid them that a young man who had
rramisad to marry her was rasnonsibIo
.... 49, .l---..e.,,
~, ~ 'o
the people OF BIut1ton are very anE-
.ous to find the girl, and believe that if
-hpy can srcceed in locating her thew
..i,i 49,. ~ 49,, s.,.a 49, -
"uI get all the 1ac'S IN the unfortunate
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
Local LEGISLATION.

Notice is hereby given that at the
meeting of the Legislature in October
next bill will be introduced to abolish
the present public school system of Daw-
son, and for other purposes.
Dawson, Ga, June 10th, 1897.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
Tobacco at Cost.

| am overstocked with tobacco, and
to close out the surplus will sell at act
ual cost for 30 days. The following
regular 30 and 35 cents brands will be
sold by the box at prices named
"Corn Juice, 22c. ada, " BIC; Far
mer Girl" PC. champion Dime, y
27c. "Cinch," 27c. All missing these
prices will regretit. @. G.. LEWIS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
the score.

Mr.. William Sewers, of Bradford, Ohio,
was cured by S.S.S. ten years ago of
severe blood poison, and writes that to
this day no sign of the dreadful disease
has ever returned. He says:
II had terrible blood disease which
is considered incurable, and was treated
for long time by the best physicians,
but they did me no good. The disease
seemed to get firmer hold on me, and
attacked my tongue and throat, which
were soon full of vile ulcers.
81 changed doctors several times, and
afterwards took nearly every blood rem
edy on the market, without the slightest
benefit. After five years of treatment
which did me no good whatever, was
induced to try S.S.B. This remedy
proved itself equal tp the case, for in a
few months l was entirely cured and my
skin was perfectly clear and smooth.
I could hardly believe that the cure was
permanent, but ten years have elapsed
and no sign of the disease has yet APP
peared."
S.S.S. is a sure cure for Cancer, Ca
tarrh, Contagious Blood Poison, Scrof-
ula, Rheumatism, Eczema, and all other
blood diseases, which other remedies
have no effect whatever upon. 1t is
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28

Buy bottle of McLain's Taste less
Chill and Fever Tonic and quit shak ing,
For sale by Farrar & Harris.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28
EARLY TO BED.

W.. E"Iiy to bed and early to rise makes
s.- healthy, wealthy and wise. The
o@,ne is true of women, especially ner-
,OWa women. Each hnnrls slaen hnfnrR
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28

midnight is worth
two hours sleep af-
ter midnight. Sleep
is a great medicine.
Sleep cannot be
bought at any price.
Drug sleep is worse
than no sleep. Sleep
lessness means ir-
regular circulation
e the blood. With
too little or too
much blood in the
brain no one eau
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-28

Big stock of tinware to be sold cheap
Tobacco at cost. G. G.. LEWIS.