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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-01
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FIRE NOTICE.
To the citizens of Mesa City:

To the citizens of Mesa City:
In view of possible loss of life and
property by fire dnring our coming
Fourth Of July festivities, it is desir-
able that all parents and guardians
should caution those under their
watchcare concerning the danger
arising from careless use of matches,
frecrackers and all kinds of fireworks.
The fact of our city being practi-
cally without water, should admonish
every citizen to be on the alert, pre-
pared to work in harmony with the
city officials for our mutual protec-
tion. ~
Please. fellow citizens. be on your
guard.
d. T. LEBARon JR.
Mayor.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-01
THE DAY WE CELEBRATE.

FOLLOWING is the program Of exer-
cises for our Fourth Of July celebra-
tion,: u.
Salute, l3 guns at sunrise.
Parade forms at 8 a. m. corner of Main
and Macdonald streets.
Militia dril at 10 a. M, halt hour.
a0.3O, Reading declaration. J. D. Loper
Music. vocal.
Speech. -----
Music. vocal.
Reading. Frank Pomeroy.
Music, vocal.
Speech. Judge Woy.
Music. vocal.
Speech. aalph Cutler.
Cornet Solo ---Eberhart.
Recitation, Darius Green's Flying
machine, Earl Peterson.
Mnsic, vocal.
Music by the Band.
Dinner, Basket Picnic.
l p. M, amusements including sack
race, wheelbarrow race. fat mans race.
candy race, fat womep's race, children's
dance, needle race, three-legged race,
etc.
Valuable prizes will be given to the
winners.
p. m. bicycle races On Main street.
$50 p. m., Grand display of fireworks.
The days exercises will be concluded
with grand ball in Coop Hall.
One fare for round trip from Phoenix
and Tempe has been secured Regular
train to Mesa in the morning and special
returns after the dance.
GraRd street parade on morning of
the Fourth. Formed at 5 a. m. by the
grand marshal and aids. All business
houses and local orders will be repre-
sented by Aoats. besides the three Mesa
military companies, the flag corps and
Young America.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
Death of Mr.. U. VI. Powell.

Mr.. Uriah NJ. Powell died at his home
in BronwoOd Thursday afternoon of
pneumonia and was buried in the GENE
terry there Friday afternoon, Rev. w. G.
Wade officiating at the grave. Mr.. Pow
ell had been citizen of Terrell county
for many years, and was once resident
OF Dawson. He was IA years of age and
had lived an active and useful life. He
was member of the Protestant Metho-
dist church, and was consistent chris
tan and conscientious and upright
mau. 4 wife and three grown children
survive him, among them Editor Jack
Powell of the Blakely Observer. A more
extended notice of Mr.. Powell, written
by friend in Brentwood, wiz be pub
lished in next weeks News.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
The Sure LaGrippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady if you will only ge5 the
right remedy You are having pain all
through your body, your liver is out of
order, have no appetite, no life or ambi-
ton, have bad cold, in fact are com
pletely used up. Electric Bitters is the
only remedy that will give you prompt
and sure relief. They act directly on
your Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, tone
up the whole system and make You feel
like new being. They are guaran-
teed to cure or price refunded. For sale
at Sale-Davis DRUG Co.'S. drug store; on
ly so cents per bottle.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
Another Operation Necessary.

Yesterday Mr.. w. d. Bigelow, accom-
panied by his physician, Dr.. j. g. Dean,
left for New York to have surgical op9r-
ration performed upon him by a specialist
of that city. Mr.. Bigelow has necrosis
of he bone of the left eye, and was OPP
Grated upon several weeks ago without
benefit. DR.. Dean, while in New YO, k
with MI. Bigelow, will take post-gradu-
ate course at Polytechnic. The operation
10 be performed upon Mr. Bigelov is a
delicate one, and his many friends hope
that it will be successful.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
VISITING. MINISTER'S.
"awson Methodist Eand Baptist Pulpits
Fhtedlby Them SUNDAY.

The pulpits of the Baptist and Meth
odIst churches in Dawson were
filled by visiting ministers SUNDAY
morning and night. Rev. T. T, Chris
tIan of Cuthbert preached at the Meth.
Odist church, and Rev ]. r Johnstono
the pastor, went down to Cuthbert ana
preached at Mr.. Christians church
Rev. Christians subject in the morn.
ing was christian unity, and he de-
livered forceful and eloquent dis
course. He preached to large congre-
cation at each service.
DR.. E. r. Carswell. editor Of the
Bible Baptist, occupied the Bantist
pulpit for Rev. J. Howard Carpenter
and preached two able and el6ouent
sermons. His discourse in the morn
ing on atonement was particularly
able and gave evidence of deep thought
and careful study. He used a black
board to more effectively illustrate and
simplify his points, and the sermon
deeply interested his hearers. DR..
Carswell lectured in the Baptist
church Monday night on "The Lost
Zen Tribes of Isreal Found" This
subject, like his sermons, was abIy
handled, and highly entertained his
audience.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
ALEXANDER APPOINTED.
FIGHT FOR THE DAWSON POST.
OFFICE is ENDED.
Styles, the Negro Applicant Is De.
feated. Telegram from Judge
GriggS Brought the

The contest over the Dawson post
office is ended, and Captain j. M.
Alexander, postmaster under the Har.
rison administration, plucks the plum.
Captain Alexander's chief opponent
was j. G. Styles, the negro school
teacher, and until few days AGO it
looked as if STYLES would win. He
claimed to have the endorsement of
the party leaders of the state. and
developments have proved that his
claim was not without foundation.
Two letters written by Chairman
johnson of the state republican com
mlttee, whose recommendation usual
ly controls appointments in Georgia.
have been seen in Dawson in which
he stated that he had endorsed STYLES.
and it is known that Styles had the en-
dorsement of other republicans high
/ n party councils.
As soon as THE News put the publ c
on notice that Styles appointment
was not improbable the white citizens
OF Dawson went to work to prevent it.
A strong protest was sent TO Washing
ton, and Congressman Griggs and Sen
atOrs Bacon and Clay were informed
of the situation and their help enlist
ed. They Immediately went to work
and Thursday afternoon a telegram
was received from Judge Griggs an
nouncing that Captain Alexander had
been appointed.
The Dawson postofeice is a large
juicy 81 800 plum.
Postmaster Lowrey's term will ex-
| Miro the 18th of onJ
Alexander will assume charge of the
postotfiCe on that date or as soon there
after as his commission is received.
SMITH GETS AMERICUs OFFICE.
Mr.. S. A. Smith, of Leesburg, has
been appointed postmaster at Ameri.
Gus, defeating Professor B. G. Adams.
recently of Dawson. Mr.. Smith is a
brother of Mrs. O. n. Geise and Miss
A. B. Smith of Dawson, and is well
! known here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
Hypuotism at the Opera House.

Professor James P. Beecher, who has
a reputation of be ng the leading hyp-
notist in the world, will appear at the
Sale-Davis Opera House Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday nights. March 28t b,
10th and 3Oth, giving a wonderful exhi-
bition of his magnetic art which will
thrill and mystjfy his audiences. Prof.
Beecher is spoken of by the press as a
hypnotist who is proficient in the occult
sciences and who presents the most
startling psychological productions ever
seen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
Circus Still Has Charms.

The novelty of circus at this season
of the year, as well as the real merits of
the show, brought large crowd to Daw-
son Friday to see Harris Nickel Plate
Circus. The show is much better than
last season in fact, is far aFead of many
of the more pretentious greatest shows
on earth" Everything is new and up
to-date, and the entire programme was
as good as the most exacting could de-
mand The "Nickel Plate' will always
draw the people here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
Professor Smith Is a Man

In giving the names Of the experts who
were elected by the Terrell county board
OF education to assist in conducting the
teachers institute at Albany it was stat
ed that Miss EGla b. smith was one of
them. 1t should have been printed Pro
lessor Euler B. Smith. Professor Smith
is man, and will be so recognized at
the institute. Commissioner Whitchard
and the Terrell county teachers will
leave for Albany next Monday Parents
the county are urged by the
commissioner to return their CHILDREN to
scNoo! promptly next Monday week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
New Candidates,

In today's News may be found the an
nouncements of Sheriff II. K. Christie,
Clerk of Court W. S. Daz.er and Tax
Collector Ii. o. Thornton. These gen
tlemen have no supenors as officers in
the state, and will doubtless be re-elect-
ed without opposition. The announce
ment of Mr.. II. F. Melton for tax receiv-
er also appear in today's News. MIR.
Melton is a member of the large mercan-
tile firm of Hass Bros. & Co. at Herod,
aud is IN every way qualified for the OF.
flee be seeks. He will make strong
race
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
Gone to Atlanta for Treatment.

Professor W. K. PilaDury lett for At
lanta yesterday, where he will remain
sevt raj days under treatment Of spe-
ciaIst for auh, with winch he has
suffered for the past several months.
While in Atlanta he will meet with the
other members of the committee recent
ly appointed under lesolutiOn of tt e
legislature to locate and mark the graves
OF confederate veterans who are buried
IN northern cemeteries.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
Card Of Thanks.

TO the good people of Brentwood and
9th ers we shall ever feel more than CRATE.
full for the many acts of kindness and
words of sympathy and coincidence in
our sad bereavement in the sickness and
death Of our dear father, U. M. Powell.
May they ever be remembered by the
Giver of all good gifts.
JACK POWELL, for the family.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
CAUGHrON THE CURBsroNE.

1t is probable that there will be more
Legislative candidates. The names of
several gentlemen are being mentioned
IN that connection, among them Hon
w. Z. kendrick, the present representa-
tive, Judge j. a. Laing and Mr.. J. D.
Laing.
The Central railroad will run a spe-
cial train to Albany Tuesday, March
29,h, leaving Dawson at 1880 a. M, and
returning at night. Rate 66 cents for the
round trip, plus % cents admission into
Chautauqua.
Hon. 0. B. Stevens came home Fri
day and remained until Sunday, when
be left on another campaign tour. He
is very much encouraged over the pros
poets of his nomination.
The babe of Mr.. and Mrs, S. II.
Roberts of the Eleventh district is dan
geEously sick with pneumonia. Many
friends OF the family wish for the little
ones speedy recovery.
-Spotless Flour is free from corn meal.
The only flour on The market Of which
his can 0e said. NoCice elsew here about
the free sack.
A tenant house on Colonel u. c. Ed
wards farm in the Third district was de-
strOyed by fire Saturday.
1t is understood that Judge Sheffield
will have the jury commissioners to draw
jurors for the May term of court.
Twenty bunches Of bananas. larg e
aud fine bright fruit, just received at
Tim NJ cGilrs.
DR. w. l.. Ballard, Columbus, Ga.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat diseases ex-
clusIvelY.
-Prettiest line S1.25 Oxford Ties in
Georgia at H0rnady q CoX's.
will L. Prince, at Owen & Gurr's
old stand, will do plow work.
Many Terrell county farmers are
planting cotton this week.
Whooping cough is the most distress
ing malady; but It's duration can be cut
short by he use of One Minute Cough
Cure, which is also the b st known r. 4
edy for Group and all lung and bron-
chiai troubles
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
ANY Person

wishing to know the truth in regard to
their health should not fail to send for a
valuable and new 64-page Booklet which
will be sent FREE for short time to
those who mention this paper. This
book is published by the cele-
brated physicians and specialists, DR..
Hathaway q Co., OF 22t So. Broad ST.,
Atlanta, Ca, whom
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
An Old Idea.

Every day strengthens the belief of emf.
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority of our diseases.
Twenty-Five years ago this theory was used
as basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct,
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23

We are anxious to do a little good Id.
this world and can think of no pleasanter
or better way to do it than by recon-
meudiDg One Minute Cough Cure as
preventive of pneumonia, consumption
and other serious lung troubles that fol-
low neglected colds.
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
1 New Man.

81 was sufferer from dyspepsia,
govt aud rheumatism caused IT, impure
blood. | tried various medicines but
obtained no relief until began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilia Thia medicine
has made me a new man and is the
best | ever took. 1t has beer a bless
ing to me" WILLIAM Nj. JAMES,
BrogdOn, 5. G..
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23

J. q. Newborn, NJ. D., OF Whitfield,
one of the foremost doctors in Indian
Territory, writes: II have recommended
and sold Begg's Blood Purifier for the
past five years and am pleased to say it
has M equal In any blood medicine that
l have ever tried"
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
Sold at a Higher Price.

The Anthony property, on Main street,
which was bought two weeks ago by Dr.
W. @. Paschal for 81 POO, has been sold
through Real Estate Agent Horsley al
an advance of $500. The name of the
purchaser has not been revealed, he, for
some reason, not wishing it known.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23

Spotless t1ouris not the whitest, but
the best and sweetest and only -four on
the market free of meal. Ask Your gro
Ger about the free sack
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
STEVENS & YEOMANS
Real Estate Agents.
E7OR 9 ALE


dwelling house, store, acres land
One mile fro III court house.
2.-The finest farm in Terrell county,
900 acres, growing crops, mules, plan
tation tools, ard everything
al 200 acres near Dover. 600 under
pillow well improved. A fine farm
cheap.
400 acres miles rorth of Sas ser.
Magnificent impr Dvenents.
$40 acres-6 mule farm miles rom
Sasser. Excellent Improvements.
Ga desirable home in Dawson. 8 rocua
house, acres ofland
TAO acres miles north of DAVIS on.
3-horse farm. Wen improved.
8.-One brick store for rent.
9 -Wan. residence to rent to a good
tenant.
l0.-Want three 1870 acre farms.
STEVENS & WOMAN S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23

Spotless Flour is free from corn meal
The only flour ON he marke of viii CHI
this can be said. Noice elsewhere abou t
hefTee sack.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23

The rain fans on the Just and unjust,
Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup cures Cold,
Asthma and LaGrippe caught in rain r
shine. We keep it.
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23

Hoods Pills are the only pills TO
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy
and yet effective.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23

A hobby line of ladies large
and small pearl shirt waist
sets at Farrar & Harms drug
store. All packages delivered
to any part OF the city prompt
Iy by our bicycle boy, Phone
IT.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23

Use Spotless Flour. A free ticket in
every few sacks entities the holder to a
free sack from the Dawson Grocery Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23

Special attention paid to la
dies and children at Farrar &
Harris soda water counter,
the place where you can al
ways get what you want. All
the latest drinks served,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
DAYISIGETS AN APPOINTMENT.
a Dawson Negro Catches Government
Plum.

B. j. Davis, a wellknown negro school
teacher and politician of Dawson. has Sc
cured a government job. He has receiv-
ed from II. A. Rucker, internal revenue
collector of Georgia, notice Of his APP
pointment to deputy collectorship of
internal revenue. Davis'left for Atlanta
Monday to receive his commission and
instructions He expects to be located
at Brunswick.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23
SMITH GETS AMERICUs OFFICE.

Ice cold Bon Bons, made of
Pineapple, Strawberry, Cherry
and Chocolate, served at all
times at Farrar & Harris soda
fOunt.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-03-23

SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-09-10
Court News.

George Bell. a native. was arrested
and charged with being drunk and dis
orderly. He was fined SO and costs.
Oscar kashcets, a native. was arrest
ed last Wednesday for assault. he was
fined S5U and costs.
The ease of Blakely ct al vs.. the
steamer Diana. wa, referred to {. H..
S1ndmachcr rs referee. to take proofs
and findings.
The divorce case of Wilcox VS.. Will
cox was also referred to {. II. ST nd
machcr to take proofs and findings.
Judge Jackson has written to the
court at Sitka. recommending the re-
lease of the soldier, James Dorning,
who was sent there under a so. 600
bond. The comlainants have left the
country and later evidence goes to
provc,thc man 5 innocence.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-09-10
Corrupt Canadian c ff'icials.

The continued and apparently au
thentic reports concerning the jobbery
and grating INDUCED in by the Cana
dian officials in and around Dawson are
enough to startle the home government,
of Canada and lead to an early and com.
plete investigation of their official acts
These reports implicate the entire list
from Major Walsh down, including the
gold commissioner and crown attorney,
who, it appears, was king bee in cor.
rupt practices. 1t has been apparent
from the start that system of black
mail and eXtortion has been in practice
from start to finish in the methods OF
securing rights or privileges in the Yu-
kon country and if reports are true.
more money las been made by these
officials than dug from the soil by q ma.
jority of the honest miners.-Dyea
Press
Stikeen River journal., 1898-09-10
Death OF Mrs. John Clancy

We regret to announce the sad death
of Mrs. John Clancy, which occurred
this week on board the City of Topeka
at Sltka. Mrs. Clancy, with her little
boy, was accompanying her husband on
a pleasure trip to the Sound and eX,
pected to return at once to their home
in Skaguay. While the boat was al
Sitka, she was taken suddenly i'll anu
soon became unconscious. Physicians
We're hastily called and MIR. Clancy was
summoned from shore. where he had
gone for stroll. Everything possible
was done. without avail, and after an
illness of three and one half hours. She
passed away without regaining con
seriousness or recognizing her husband
or child. The attending physicians
gave the cause of death as spinal men,
nights. The body was embalmed anG
taken to Seattle for interment
Stikeen River journal., 1898-09-10
PERSONAL.


Dried fruits at Hunts.
Weigcl makes the best Pies, Cakes
and Cookies in the town.
Judge jackson left Friday morning
for Farm island on II kultus cooley for
the festive duck. After his practice
shoot last week, on the Mono, we GER
tainly expect the Judge to return with
game enough to supply all his friends.
We consider q plump yourg mallard
nicely stuffed and baked, ON" of the
dclicacics of the season.
Wrangcl, after II three mon1hs tour
among the towns and villages of South
eastern Alaska, taking in the country
and following his profession. He re-
ports good time and the finest climate
in the world
Judge Clark returned from Sitka on
the Topeka.
| Nj. j. Cochran returned from Sitk;l
last Thursday.
Rev. s. Hall Young. uncle of Loyal
Young. OF this city, wis IL passenger on
the Rosalic bound for the ound. Mr..
| Hall is IL lrcsby terian missionary re-
turning from Dawson City, he expects
to return to Alaska in about four or
| five months.
Mrs. Lee Wakefield returned on the
FaralllOn from visit below.
W. S. Ballard, L. S. Fish Commits
sioner for Alaska, was IL passenger
down on the Topeka. 70 Il JOURNAL
man Mr.. Ballard reported that he is
returning to Washington, d. -. his
work in Alaska being completed for
| this year. The catch has been fair
one. although backward. and the fish
laws are being generally observed.
/ Great credit is due Mr.. Ballard for the
efficient manner in which he has look
cd after this branch OF Uncle Sam $
service.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-09-10
Stained Fingers.

Now the time has come when the
housewife who does much of her own
cooking or preserving must often have
her fingers stained with the juice of
berries, peaches, etc, and it may be
we'll to remind her that the fumes of
sulphus will remove most fruit stains
from the fingers. Put tiny lump of
sulphur in tin plate, pour on little
alcohol, and set it on fire. Hold the
finger tips above the flame and the dis
celebrations will disappear. -Harper's
Bazaar
Stikeen River journal., 1898-09-10
The Ladies' Aid Society,

The Ladies' Aid Society will meet at
the rooms of the Y. Nj. G. A. on Thurs
day afternoon, Sept. 18th. All are cor.
daily invited to attend.
Mrs. Roundtree. Secretary.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-09-10
The Wrangel Club.

The Wrangel Club gave its regular
entertainment in MckinnOn Hall last
Tuesday evening. There was the usual
good attendance and all passed an en-
joyable evening.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-09-10
Regular Church Services -Presby.
terian Church.,

Services for Natives, II a. M, and 4
p. m. Sunday and p. m. Wednesday.
Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.
Christian Endeavor, 7 p. m.
Song service 8 p. m.
Prayer meeting, Friday, Sp. m.
All are cordially invited. Seats free.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-29
CrestOn Clarke.

The Waco Times.Herald Of Dec.
Goth had tine following TO say in
praise of Mr.. Creston Clarke, his
company and his new play:
"Creston Clarke and Miss Adelaide
Prince with an excellent support
presented Mr.. Clarke's new play,
"The Ragged Cavalier" to a large
and fashionable audience last night.
Mr.. Clarke has labored earnestly
to make his play success, and the
reception he met with last night
showed how well be had achieved
his purpose. Asa natural, finish
e actor Mr.. Clarke has establish
| himself favorite, and it was with
an accentuated feeling Of welcome
that he was greeted last night
The play is a strong one, and the
cast arong. Every detail has been
carefully looked after, and it,
presentation was a triumph for the
company of which Mr.. Clarke il
| the head.
Miss Adelaide Prince was greet
ed cordially by an audience that re-
arded her as splendid representa-.
tive Of Texas, for she passed her
early life and received her first
training for the stage in Texas,
| The performance was Of a high
class and its brilliant passages were
enthusiastically recognized"
Mr.. Clarke will present "ThC
Ragged Cavalier" at the Grand
opera house on Friday night, De-
cember Both, and will be greeted
by a house packed to the doors.