The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-01-20
KILLED SIX HUNDRED DOVES
SPORTSMEN SLAUGHTER BIRDS
AT PARROTT.
A Batch of Interesting Items from the
North Terrell Village. What
Is Going on There.

40 WILLS VA
PARROTT, Jan. 18.-There is no bet
ter hunting ground in the state than
can be found around ParrOtt, and our
spoFtsmen frequently go out and play
havoc with the feathery tribe. A few
days ago a party of nimrods killed 700
doves in three hours. Ed Pinkston
killed the largest number, 95, with
Sheriff Christie of Dawson a close Sec
dnd. Captain john ParrOtt is one of
theleaders in Lthe hunts and handles
his gun like an expert.
The circulating library, under the
management of Mr.. Vaughn Williford,
our young druggist, is doing good
among our people, especially among
the young. The library consists of
the best books, and only 10 cents
week is required for membership.
Our school, under the principalship
of Professor CrOwell, has taken on a
new lease of life, increasing in num-
bers all the time. He Is assisted by
the accomplished Miss Paula Will
ford. The compliment has been paid
her to take part in one of the discus
siOns'On next Saturday at the meeting
of the teachers in Dawson.
The value of farm lands is continu-
ally enhancing in this section of the
county. Mr.. q. A. Hayes, who came
from Sumter county year ago and
bought land at So per acre, recently re-
fnGp6 912 for II -,
plenty of snCh land around Parrott.
An evidence of the good morals and
regard for law and order among the
citizens of ParrOtt is the fact that we
have no day police. A night watch
man is employed at $50 per month, and
Mr.. Luclus PinkstOn efficiently fills
that position.
A drummer who has been coming to
ParrOtt ever since it was a town said.
few days ago, that for sOlvency of
its merchants it could not be surpassed
by any place in Georgia. In all this
time he has never lost a cent here.
What fine record.
If you wish to settle in Goods coun-
try come to Parrott and settle among
the most hospitable people in the
state Here IL Parrott you will find
one of the best of schools, churches
and a climate unsurpassed anywhere.
A wire fence will be place around
the old graveyard. 1t is now on its
way here. This old burial place holds
the remains of the early settlers of
north Terrell, and is held in the great
est veneration.
On Thursday night Rev. Mr. McMur-
ray preached in the Baptist church,
and the next day Rev. j. Howard Car
penter came up and assisted him in the
services.
Rev. W. T. Wade, the new pastor of
his first appointment last week. All
who heard him were we'll pleased.
The Parrott House, under the man
agement of Mrs. r. j. Anthony, is win
ming golden opinions from all who
stop at this hospitable hotel.
The grip has taken hold of multi
tude Of our people, but our skilled ply
slcians, Drs Cook and WillifOrd, keep
it in proper bounds.
Mr.. Walter Cook has had a close call
from congestion of the lungs. His
friends will be glad to know that he is
convalescing.
DIR. j. II. Williford has moved into
his new home, one of the contest in
Parrott.
Mrs. Nathan Cook is still very sick,
but her symptoms are now better.
G. G. Lewis will sell you genuine
Schnapps tobacco at SOC. per pound by