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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-10-13

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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-10-13

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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-10-13
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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-10-13

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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
Mortgage Sale.

By virtue of a mortgage with power of sale. contained in a lease executed to John B lBoddie, April Fist, 1887, by Baxter Smith, Jr & Co.,, Baxter Smith, Jr., Thomas e. Hewlett A. P. Sims, J. Q. Prather and w w. Word, recorded in the office of the pro- bate judge of Jefferson county, state of Alabama, in volume 9S of deeds, D. 106, to secure the rent reserved in said lease, de- fault in the payment of the rent having occurred within the terms of the lease and said mortgage I, William c. Ward as the administrator of the estate of John B. Bod die, deceased, late of Jefferson county, Ala ban1a, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash. before the court boIlse door of said Jefferson county,
 ON THURSDAY, May N, 1897,
 the following described property. to-wit: A certain three-story brick building erected mon and substantially covering the lot of land fronting and binding one hundred (l00) feet on the south side of First avenue north, and extending back perpendicularly therefrom southward, with the uniform width of the front one hundred Q0O feet bounded on the east by Twentieth street situated in the city of Birmingham, in Jef- ferson county, Alabama, the said brick building having been by the terms of said mortgage conveyed to said John B. Boddie to secure the rent reserved by said lease. The possession of the lessees under said lease will not be disturbed before the 1st day of June, 1897, when said lease expires and not until the further order of the city court of Birmingham, state of Alabama.
 WM c. WARD,
 As Administrator of the Estate of John B.
 Boddie, Deceased. 5-16-10t.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
SONS OF VETERANS.
They Held an Important Meeting Last Night-Leon Friedman Is a Candi-
 date for Division Colonel.

The Sons of Veterans, United States army. held an important and well at tended meeting last night in the Grand Army of the Republic hall, on First ave- nue Tke style of he organization here is the George H. Thomas camp, No. l, of which Ivan A. Millar is captain, and M. D. Friedman first sergeant or secre- eary, Both of th.se officers were in their positions last night.
 After reading and approving the min Il es of the last meeting and transacting the regular routine of business, the camp selected the following as repreS -Intatives to the division reunion at Nashville:
 Post Colonels-J. w. V. R. Hummer R. w. Bese, Valentine Glib, Jr., M. D. Friedman, Lieut.-Col. L. W. Friedman Inspector s. J. Bouledge, Post Captains w E. Zediker, J. A. Patten, w. 0. Sny- der E. J. Hudnall, Frank c. Emery, l.. T. Smith. Charles R. Barker, H. M. Aus tin and w F. Bolin.
 The regular delegates elected were l.. E. Reinwald and Charles F. Margaredge.
 All of the above are entitled to one vote, and the camp, as whole, is given total of twenty votes
 The committee on candidacy reported excellent progress. as follows:
 Votes pledged to the camp and division candidates are:
 Knoxville, 4: Hartman, }; Nashville, g.; Elm Tree, 2; Bear Creek, 2; GreenYille, B; Mohawk 1; Fitzgerald, 2; Birmingham, 12. A total of 31.
 MT. l.. W. Friedman is the camps can- didate for the office of division colonel, and he is also the divisoin candidate by virtue of being the officer next in line. He is now lieutena mt colonel of the d. vision. The number of votes needs d to elect the colonel is 26 and MT. Friedman seems certain of success.
 The raIlnion will bP held in Odd Eel lows hall, Nashville, June 2 and 3, and representa- tives. from Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama will be in attendance. These thrse states comprise this division.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
FEMALE HELP WANTEp.


 " NANTED-Ladies-$l50 In gold given away: ing but cash prizes; read our proposition; who can form the greatest number of words from the letters in RESPONSE BILITY? You can make twenty or more worus. we feel sure, and if you do you you will receive a good reward. Do not use any letter more times than 1t appears in the word. Use no language except ing can be used but once. Use any dic- tionary. Pronouns, nouns, verbs, ad- proper nouns allowed Andthing thai is a legitimate word will be allow ed Work it out in this manner. RIP ref soPSi Sese sin woaa9 sP' soil 99 Home, a weekly paper devoted to the up- building of the south, will pay SEQ in gold to the person able to make the largest list of words from the letters in the word RESPONSIBILITY; S20 for the second: Sl0 for the third; s5 for the fourth; s5 fa.' the fifth and $2 each for the thirty next largest list. The above rewards are given free and without consideration for the purpose of attracting attention to the Dixie Home, an eight page, forty-eight column paper. devoted to the upbuilding and home life of the south; price St per year. To enter the contest it is necessary for you to send 25 cents in stamps or sl- yer for a three months trial subscription with your list of words Lists should be sent at once, and not later than Oct 1st. The names anu address of the successful contestants will be printed Oct. 15 Our publication was established 1895 and is constantly improving. Make your list now. Address, Dixie Home Publishing Co.,, P. O. 326, Birmingham. Ala. 3-9-tf&w
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
For genuine bargains in Dry Goods you must attend Ca heen's Removal Sale.
PERSONAL.

l.. Z Dean, of Eufaula, is in the city.
 F. P. Jarvis of Eutaw, was in the city yesterday.
 Mir. R. H.. Walker, editor of the Athens Democrat, spent yesterday in the city with his friends.
 MT. F. Jordan left yesterday for Annis- ton to visit his son-in-law, MT. James Ware He will be absent for several weeks
 Can safely say that T. C. King has re- ceived more new shoes in the last month than any two retail shoe stores in the state. He carries anything from green shoes up. Real nice ladies' Oxfords from 75c up. Fine hand sewed tans daily. Phone 922.
 Prof. J. K. Powers, of Florence, was in the city yesterday, returning from Ash ville. where he delivered the commence ment address of the Ashvil.e high school.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
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 x SOCIETY'S DOMAINS.
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 Mrs Peter Bryce and Miss Annie Searcy. of Tuscaloosa, are visiting Mrs. Rctsdt Jemison on Iwenty-first ssreet, rorlh.
 Miss Essie Tomlinson. after d pleasant visit to her brother, Hon. J. w. Toml!n- son. returned to hlr home at Tat Springs yesterday.
 Gov. J. r. Johnston will be aceompan- jed by his wife to Florence at the mee ting of the Alabama Press Association.
 Miss Willie Allen left yesterday morn- irg for New York City, whence she sai.s in a few days for Europe. She will con dudt a nice party through Europe and will be absent for three months.
 The Southern club will tender it's mem- bers and friends card party Thursday evening.
 The Phoenix club hop, the first for the summer season, will take place on Thursday eveniag al Lake View.
 The Misses Holcombe, of Hayneville, are the guests of Mics Isatel Mushat, South Highlands.
 Everything is in readiness for the per- formanee Youth and Old Age" to be given at o'Briens Friday evening and Saturday at matiree, under the diusct.on of Prof. Mahler, by a half hundred of Birmingham's most charming lads and iaSsieS. The entertainment, as is already well known, is for the benefit of the Bir- ningham Carnival society fund, and be- ing so worthy a cause it is safe to pre- dict immense audieflc7S at both perform ances. This afternon at oclcck a full rehearsal will be had on the stage ait 0'Briens and the entire east is expected to be on hand. Prof. Mahlsr is urI.iring in his efforts to make the entertainment all that has been promised by the press of the city, and as Ee has never failed no apprehension is felt at this late day on that score. Among the specialties to be introduced are the following beautiful and b5Witching dances and the charming l<- tie ones who will execute them:
 Pas Seul, Theresa Housman
 Electrds g D1Yertisme1t, Marion Meyer.
 Dance of the Diamond Nellie Penqlis- ton.
 La Petite America. Enid Marx.
 La Grace Lydia McElvaine.
 The Fairy Queens. Theresa Housman and Marion Meyer
 The box office will not be open for the sale Of reserved seats until Friday morn ing.
 At o'clock yesterday mcrring at St. PauFs Catholic church. before the chan eel rail- MT. Thomas Costello and Miss Minnie MiIand plighted their troth and Rev. Father Michael Henry blessed them, pror2urleng them man and wife. Mr Patrick J. Dowd and Miss Mollie Heating were the attendants. The groom is a popular empoye of the Louisville and Nashville shops. this city. and his bride is a most charming and accomplished laady. They were the recipients of many hearty congratulations and substantial and valuable presents.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26


 nished if necessary.
 Age-Herald.
 It always affords a public Journa. measure to testify to merit where it is daaerved. It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the Age-Her- aid ions with its brethren of the press in testifying 10 the merit, skill and reliabil- itv of pr, o. T. DoZier. Principal of the so,,thern Medical Dispensary of this city. Dr Dozier has resided for many years in Rirmingham, and each successive year has added to his reputation. to his use- fulness and to the esteem in which he is hold by our best citizens. His iong rec ord and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at ssths head of his profession. sa1.
 (Daily News. Birmingham.) ,~ pr. Dozier, the head of the institution. Ia a physician and surgeon of education. slxill and experience, a man of culture and hich literary attachments and gentle man respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining to his profession. The News comments Rim most cordially to all those in need of his services ~
 Bessemer Weekly. There is probably not a more highly educated physician in this section than Dr O. T. Dozier. He is specialist of many years experience and successful nra ctice. He Is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and intricacies of his profession. and for unusual scientific attainments.
 Masonic Guide) 7'f t ,' Dr Dozier can be relied upon to treat d;aeases in the most successful manner. and he is known all over the south.
 Uabor Advocate.) TIT Dozier bears the reputation of be- ,,e one of the most successful practition- ers in the south. A personal acquaint- ence with the principal warrants the La- hor Advocate in giving the institution the warmest recommendation to its every reader. so-t .-4-
 Bessemer JournaI) sa'e,.t t.t-l or Dozier's reputation is brilliant one He is a specialist of nearly twenty vaars' experience in active practice and !. atrictly reliable and has the confidence af the public and indorsement of the press. ,., osa r.u.>.., Wa cannot add anything to the reputa. .ion pr, o. T. Dozier has already ac. ruired in the line of his profession. but Te know him to be brother Odd Fellow .rot can be relied on to carry out every ,rornise he makes to those needing his services.
 (Mountain Home. Talladega)
 The press of Birmingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of Dr. Dozier as a physician. surgeon and wentleman, and we have no hesi sancy in recommending him to those of our pa- trons who need bis serviaaA
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26

tAlabama Christian Advoeate)
 The Southern Medical Dispensarv Ia the leading institution of it's kind in BIr- mingham and has been instrumental in enectng the cure of many serious caee5. and thus carrying healing and happiness to many homes. Dr. o. T. Dozier. head or the southern Medical Dispensary. gives his entire time and personal super. vision to the work. and brings to bear A careful medical training in the best col- leges of the land and a long and ynlua- hle experience in the treatment of special diseases. His professional standins, |. unimpeachable ana his character ns n gentleman and citizen is above reproach.
 oNinona, Miss. Times)
 Dr. Dozier is a specialist of great rem. tation and has been unusually successful in his practice He never undertakes a case unless reasona bly sure of a cure Ha is high-toned gentleman and can be con- suited with the utmost confidence.
 (Atlanta Constitution.)
 Dr. O. T. Dozier. the head of the South. ern Medical Dispepsary of Birmingham Ala. is specialist of nearly twenty years experience In the treatment of chronic, nervous and private diseases and his uniform success has given him a lead ing position in the medical profession ip that city.
 Sunday Morning Star.)
 pr. Dozier's success has been simnlv marvellous and has elicited the most en- thusiastic words of praise and gratitude from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state.
 Sumter County Sun) pr. DoZier's reputation as n speciolist has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and he is known all over the south
 (Annlston Hot Blast.)
 Among the most noted and successru, specialists in this country are Dr. Dozier & Co. They have extended their business from year to year and the patroDags given to them in the several surroundlnr states is most gratifying. Dr. DozIer ts a high-toned, polished. Christian gen- tleman and has many warm personaI friends in Anniston who knew him years ago when practicine in Rome. Ga.
 Peoples Weekly Tribune)
 As a specialist pr. Dozier is unexcelled by any living physician. His reputation at home and abroad is such that physi- clans in this city and from a distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never fails to effect a cure. All Birmingham Is proud and honored to have such a distinguished man as citizen.
 Dr. Dozier is Georgian by birth, high-toned. cultured Christian gentle man, strictly honest in all his dealings and financially responsible for =, lis contracts. z H
 Dr. Dozier& Co.,,
 ?. o. Box i12. Birmingham. Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
Music for dancing at East Lake five nights a week by Montano's Band. 4-28-f
OFF TO CORD0VA.
St. PauPs Catholic Total Abstinence So- ciety Will Picnic on the Banks of the
 Beautiful Warrior Today.

This morning at 7:30 o'clock, St. Paul's Catholic Total Abstinence socisty, with hundreds of friends, will board a special train of ten coaches and baggage car on the Kansas City, Memphis and Birming- ham railroad and journey to Cordova on their annual outing.
 Every arrangement has been made by the committed to whom was entrusted the monster task and those who contemplate participating may well anticipate a glori- ous time.
 The best of order will be maintaired both upon the train and picnic grounds and jolly good time is in order.
 A large crowd will come up from Besse- mer this morning and an equally large crowd will board the train at I'ra tt City crossing.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26

We will sell choice South Highland lot cheap, and lend the purchaser the money five years. at 6 per cent. interest to build house on it. No better proposition could be asked by any one who wants home. See?
 A. R. DEARBORN & CO,
 1921 First Ave.
 FOR SALE lovely homes on the Highlands. We are not allowed to publish prices or location, ana Will not give any information unless we are satisfied you mean business. Posi- uVeiy no phone inquiries answered. Call ss, O-s0o and s2O South Fifteenth. These buildings cost $4000.
 S1SO0-No. SIP South Fifteenth. Improve ments cost $2,500.
 $500 Elegant South Highlands residence, modern, S-rooms and has fine cistern $2,000-7-room house, 7th avenue. $350-3 building lots, near College Hill. This is like finding them. $3,000-Residence on 9th avenue: cheap. Brick stores on 2d avenue, $17000, $14 900, $l5.OOO $12,OO0 and $10,OO0. Call for informa- ton.
 furnished houses on South Highlands for rent.
 $6.000-Residence on North Fist street Money to loan central, business and residence property o,,r, oo Real Estate and Insurance. No. 2017 1st Ave.
 BARGAINS FOR SALE. Residence Eighth avenuue, North, $5,o0o. Vacant lot, South Twentieth street, 8, 150. Vacant lot South 18th street, 200. Vacant lot Highland avenue, $500 Six residences, paying + per cent 800. Three brick residences, paying 15 per cent, $7000.
 Elegant South Highland residence, S15,- 900.
 Elegant South Highland residence, s7,5Oo. Residence, North Side, 19 rooms, 2,250 Residence. North Side. 19 rooms. $5, 5,25O. Lovely farm, close in, S3.5o0 Residence, 9th avenue. North, $6250. 20 foot lot, 2d avenue and 23d street, north, Two brick residences, North Side, $6,ooo. Brick store, 2d avenue $15,000. Brick store. 2d avenue, $7,500 Brick store, 1st avenue, $1i,000. House and lot. 4th avenue, $2, 000 Brick store, 20th street $16.OO0.
 W. B. LEEDY & CO.,. Telephone 42. u4la N. Fist. St.
 FOR SALE. s600-6S acre farm, log houses, barn. stable, well, etc.; 20 acres in cultivation on Tennessee road miles out; one-third cash, balance 1 and years.
 g. 100-75 acres near Iskoda, S-room house, stock, wagons, tools, etc., fine spring wa ter.
 $5OO-Cash; 5A acres, blocks from electric cars at Fowler station, Woodlawn; under SiO0O-5Ox190 with S-room modern house. on 9th ave-, near 18th street; $1 900 cash balance long time. years, corner lot, 100 feet front on 9th ave 6-room house in splendid location. $3 500-5 -50x140-7-room house, 9th ave-, be- tween 24th and 25th sts.
 $900-One-third cash balance $10 month, 100x190 on 9th ave, near 18th St; this is a $S 200-s-room 2-story house on Avenue J, near 20th St.; fronts south. S9O0-60x175 on 11th ave-, near 15th St., South Highlands.
 s5O0-5Ox1OO, 4-room house. Smithfeld, fronting east, near boulevard nso,- Telephone. No. 24 2l5 21st St.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
NOTICE. CONTRACTORS.

In making estimates for new buildings or renovating old buildings there is al- ways more or less tin, slate OF galvantzed iron work 70 be done or every building. We will cheerfully make you estimates off of plans or buildings. Our special ef- fort is 10 please our customers in style. quality and price. We do ali kinds of shee; metal work slate roofing and hot air heating Call 70 see us, or call up phone 115. and we wit cali to see you. Our place ofsbuslness is 2013 Third ave. nue. SPIRO & LONG co.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
FOR SALE.

 $6754-room house, lot 50x150; nice lot of fruit trees; house cost more than $700, on Cotton street. Elyton.
 $1650-A splendid Broom residence in front of North Birmingham Park. Lovely location. Rented now to good, desirable tenants. This is' paying good per cent. on 5000 valuation. Terms can be had. Rent ing for SIS per month.
 $1 1250-5 room house on 9th ave-; terms $250 cash. balance $16.G6 2-S per month Lot 190 feet deep.
 $525-25x140 2d ave- 150 feet west of the northwest corner of 17th st. and 2d ave. 70 acres-Improved, close to city on good road in the valley can be bought cheap. 4- room cottage and large stable and barn with we'll etc.
 si50-Lots in Smithfeld s25 cash, balance S5 per month.
 FOR RENT. No. 25OS 4th ave- Gloom bath and ser- wants house.
 No. 2505 4th ave-, rooms, cheap. No. 215 16th st., north, rooms $10.00. No. 1907 3d ave, rooms, S600
 L. G. PEfTYJOHN, Telephone 465. 1S261s 3d Ave.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
M. WISE < CO.

Reduced to s3.0o per gallon, six year old Me Brayer or 75 cent for full quarts. For purity and strength these goods have no equal
 We are also agents for California Wines, which we retail for 50 cents and $1.00 per gallon. All mail orders will receive our individ- ual attention.
 M WISE & CO, Cor. Morris Ave. and 20th St.. opp. Union Depot.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED-$4 to s7 daily easy; patent novelty; used by every family far mer and stab1eman district given Kir. wan & Tyler, Dept G. Baltimore Md.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
ATTENTION ELKS l,

All members of Birlniug- ham Lodge B P. O. E., are ordered 10 assemble at their hall at 7:l5 o'clock tomorrow morning for the purpose of attending the picnic at Gull man.
 FRED L. GRAM BS,
 Exalted Ruler w. P. McCROSSIN, Sec.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26

The British are Coming !- See the Great Department Stores great display lad" in Sunday mornings State-Her- aid and let us know what you think of the pace they set.
 Drennon & Go.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
NOTICE.

The regular monthly meeting of the board of directors of the United Charities will be held at their office, Wednesday morI.lng, May 26, at 10:30 o'clock
 MRS. c. P. PERRIN,
 Secretary United Charities.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Read Smith & Berney's card in this paper. Smith 8 Berney, 20l5 First avenue. 5-22-5t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
FOR SALE.

Ten houses and lots in Woodlawn. Nineteen homes in East Lake One 4-room house and lot in West End. One house and lot in North Birmingham Three houses and lots in Jonesville, rang ing in price from $500 to $1,200 Will be sold on monthly enstallments Only per cent. interest on deferred pay ments.
 Birmingham Building and Loan Associa- ton.
 B. A THOMPSON, Agent.
 219 2lst St.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26

Whats Broke Loose in Geor- gia? Nothing! It's in Bir- mingham. See the Great Department Stores Gattling gun practice in the State-Her- aid Sunday morning.
 Drennen & Go.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. S5 00o-Brick store on 1st avenue; a bar gain
 SIS, ,000-Splendid business block; the im- provements cost the money. s10,000-A very handsome South Highlands home.
 S60O0-Very handsome South Highlands home on lot l00x200.
 $2 21O0-Beautiful South Highlands lot. 100x247.
 $2. .5Oo-2-story residence on Avenue E, near 20th st. s2. 200 South Highlands cottage on lot 50x141.
 s1 2Oo-I.ot 60x175. 11th ave- south. $2 40e]Lot S0x215. near Ball Station. South Highlands.
 sf.6o0-New broom cottage on lot S0x1S0. s1 ife-2-story S-room, Mo-. 311 18th st.: a bargain.
 S2.Soo--1-story residence on Avenue E, near 2eth 5,
 $500 40 acres land. two miles from city s1 750-6-roon dwelling ard other improve man ts on lot 100s 200, in South Highlands. Si5e- Each for 300 Smithfield lots; easy terms.
 Phone 22L 11S1s 18th St.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
FOR = ALE.

Northwest corner of 20th street and 14th avenue South Highlands, lot 100x16O feet
 The new sidewalk, the lead pipe water con nection and material on the lot cost $300 All for $2, 050 cash. A fine lot and great bar gain.
 An improved corner lot, renting for s4OO a year. only $2, 300 cash.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
 = GET RICH QUICK, $2O to $2OO invested now in grain, pork or stocks will pay big profits Send for our free Market Review, explaining how to speculate successfully. Bell & Co.,, Chicago Stock Exchange, Chi- cago. 5-1S-2t-wed- sun.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-26
FOR .R ENT.

A ~| 2O 'r1-& !" '@ I A Desk room in our front office s a month {; also desk room in adjoining office. 8 a month.
 For rent for 5 years corner brick store 50x140 feet, stories. Well suited for whole sale business.
 d SMITH & BERNEY, 5-22-rm 2O15 First Ave-