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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
WORK BEGUN ON OIL MILLS.
THE WALLS OF THE NEW STRUCT.
URE NOW GOING UP.
1t Win Be Built of Brick, and Will
Be Equipped with the Best
Machinery.

The rebuilding of the Dawson Oil
Mills, which we're destroyed by fire last
January, was begun late Thursday after
noon, and large force of hands is now
carrying the work rapidly forward
The building Will be of brick, and will
be a large and substantial structure.
1t will be as near freproof as it is posi-
BILE to make it. The machinery will be
new and up-to-d date in every particular,
and when completed the mills will be
one of the best equipped enterprises
of the kind tobe found anywhere.
The oil mills were an enterprise
that was worth great deal to the city
and county, and it is fortunate that they
will be rebuilt. Their destruction, be-
sides entailing loss OF $50, 600 upon the
owners, threw large nEmber of hands
out of employment and caused many
farmers considerable loss and trouble.
The new mills will cost $4,000 or
S35 900, and will be completed in time
for next seasons business.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
A Sad Death.

Miss Nellie Stephens. aged fifteen
years, died at the home of her brother
in-law, Mr. J. H. Mcleod, three miles
north of Dawson, on Sunday morning at
half past twelve O'Clock, Her death was
an unusually sad one Just two weeks
before her spirit was summoned from its
tenement of clay to an eternal home she
came here from Arlington, where she
had attended school. bright, happy
and cheerful girl 20 visit her sister. The
following Monday she was stricken with
fever, and gradually grew worse until
the icy touch of death brought relief ana
stopped all suffering. She was loved and
admired by all who knew her. and her
death is a severe blow to her relatives
and friends. The remains were taken to
Clayton, Ala, Sunday for burial.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
An elegant line Of Whiting
& Heard's Stationery at FAR
rar & Harris Drug Store.
CAUGHT ON THE oURBsroNE.

The summer girls again hold sway,
Those cream and candy eaters;
In shady places, night and day,
They're MASKING men and ''skeeters.
The Central railroad is now running
a package car to Dawson. When ship
having goods for Dawson arrives in Sa-
vannah they are at once brought here in
a car which is not stopped or opened On
the route Under this arrangement mer-
chaudise is received here from New
York four days after shipment.
Not a bushel of western corn has
been shipped to Terrell county this year,
while at this time a year ago many
thousand dollars worth of it had been
sold in Dawson. This is indisputable
evidence that the condition of the farm
ers is improving.
Mr.. B. NJ. Wilson is making asnccess
of Ahis dairy. He bought eight more
cows the other day, which makes fifteen
that he now has in use.
Mr.. L. L. Lilly had one of his hands
severely and painfully injured few days
ago by some of the machinery at the
crate factory.
DO rot put off the duty that ought
to be done today. If your blood is out
of order take Hoods SaIsaparllla at
once.
Rev. C. H. Hyde will fill his regular
appointment at the Presbyterian church
Friday night. The public is cordially
invited.
Mr.. L. E. Gurr is now at Rocky
Ford Col. letter from hlra brings the
gratifying news that he is improving in
health.
A tribute to the memory of the late
J. M. Mcneil has been received at this
Office and will be published next week.
DIR. w. L. Billiard, Columbus, Ga.
Eye, ear, nose and throat diseases ex-
clusively.
DIR. Maury NJ. Stapler, eye, ear, nose
and throat. SOC Mulberry st. Macon.
The city court will convene next
Monday. 1000
Buggy shafts complete from $500
nm WILL l.. PRINCE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it whp has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles.
We mean he can cure himself
right away by taking Electric Bitters.
This medicine tones up tie whole
system, acts as a stimulant to Liver and
Kidneys, is blood purifier and nerve
tonic. 1t cures Constipation, Headache,
Painting Spells, Sleeplessness and Mel
ancholy. 1t is purely vegetable, mild
laxative, and restores the system TO its
natural vlgor. Try Electric Bitters and
be convinced that they are a miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed
Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
A Card of Thanks.

Mrs. j. G. Chapman and daughter,
Carrie Summer, request that the editor
of THE DAWSON News will allow us
space in his paper TO express our sin
cere thanks and gratitude to our
friends and neighbors for their kind
assistance during the sad affection of
our beloved husband and father. We
feel under many obligations to them
for the Kindness rendered US IN time
of our grief and sorrow, and we extend
our heartfelt thanks TO all, especially
to Mr.. and Mrs. j. n. Childs for their
favors. Very Respectfully,
MRS. j. G.. CHAPMAN,
CARRIE SUMMER CHAPMAN.
Brentwood, Ga, June ID, 1899.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
Miss Kay Marrfes.

Miss Susie Lee Ray, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. d. j. Ray, who were formerly
residents of Dawson, was married to Mr..
j. w. Mathews at the home of her par
ents in Atlanta last Wednesday. The
bride has frequently visited in Dawson,
and by her lovable disposition and noble
traits of character made many friends
here who wish for her all possible hap
pipess. Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Gunnels of
B. onwood went to Atlanta to attend the
marriage.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
WILL Get the Reward.

Mr.. G. &. Lewis, who worked up the
evidence upon which Anderson Stamner
was convicted at the recent term of court
of assassinating Geo. Dennard in the ear
ly part of the year, will receive the 500
reward which was offered by the state
for the perpetrator of the crime. Govern
or Gambler has written that the reward
will be paid to Mr.. Lewis as soon as he
is furnished with proof that Stamper has
been convicted and that no effort will be
made to secure for him another trial.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
WAs.HE A MURDERER
sheriff Christie Arresfs a Negro who Ia
Probably Wanted in Gwinnett County.

S.i~tsAA ~ ArrShfe n Negro Who Ia
Probably Wanted In Gwinnett County.
Sheriff Christie arrested strange
negro man late Tuesday afternoon of
last week on suspicion and Jailed him
to await an investigation. When ar
rested the negro had a bullet wound
In his hind parts just below the left
hip, and told several conflicting stories
concerning himself. Sheriff Christie
released blm Wednesday afternoon af.
ter holding him twenty -four hours.
Thursday a telegram was received
from Buford, Ca, saying a negro SINH
larly wounded was wanted in Gwinnett
county for murder,he having recently
shot INTO party of negroes, killing one
and wounding several others. The de-
scrlption given by the Gwinnett coun.
ty official exactly fitted the negro
Sheriff Christie bad in custody with
one exception. Several other Inouir-
les were received, but the descriptions
did not fit.
The negro has not been heard from
since his release.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot>E Ease, a powder for the
feet. 1t cares painful, swollen, smarting,
nervous feet and instantly takes the
sting out of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. Try it TODAY. Sold by
all druggists, grocers, shoe stores and
general storekeepers everywhere. BY
mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package
FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie
Roy, n. Y.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
DECREASE IN CITY TAX VALUES

aggregate Assessments viii show a Fall
Ing Off the Past Year.
The board of city tax assessors, COM
posed of Messrs. A. M. Raines, j. w. f.
Lowrey and B. H. Hood, adjourned
Monday until tomorrow, when they will
meet again and finish up their work.
THE News has been informed by a
member of the board that the returns
will show a decrease in the ag-
gregate value of the taxable property of
the city the past year, This decrease
will be due largely to the destruction of
the oil mills and the hotel by fire.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
"WllI Have the Best Roads,

The Morgan NJ nitor makes this com
ment of local interest: "Terrell county's
grand jury exhibited backbone enough
to present every road commissioner in
the county. Judge Sheffield was lenient,
and allowed them until fall to ans wer
We will bet our Old hat that by next No
vemher Terrell county will have the best
roads in southwest Genrgia-and her
roaos have been good heretofore, com
pared to some we known That body was
composed of progressive citizens"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
Summer school.

EDITOR NEWS: Please announce
that on June 10th, at S a. m. the Lord
willing, | will open, a my residence,
summer school.
This school will make specially of
mathematics. ancient and modern Ian
guages, music, book keeping and short>
hand.
Session to embrace hours per day,
and continue nine weeks. For terms
aud text books consult the principal.
Patronage solicited. Very truly,
II. r. MCLENDON.
Dawson, Ca, June 5, 1899.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
ROYAL Arcanum Address.

Elsewhere in THE News is prlnted an
address delivered by Mr.. Chas. W. HUI,
ner. orator of the Atlanta lodge OF hoyal
Arcanum. on fraternal insurance VS.. IRE
insurance companies. The address IS
instructive and entertaining, and is wor-
thy of perusal by all who are ln1eles1e ~,
in life insurance. The Royal Arcanunn
has strong and fourishing lo1ge Ia
Dawson, its membership numbering
nearly 100.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
]. W. G0SS,
GROCER.

Early June Peas, 10 cents a can
or 3 for % cents.
Hecker>s Oat Meal, Is cents, 2 for
25 cents.
Santos Roasted Coffee, 4 pounds
for 81. Finest in town.
Appe'Jelly, l0c a glass, 8 for 25c.
A Misunderstanding Canvas
Ham, il cents pound.
Syrup Peaches, 15c can, 2 for 25c.
Columbia River Spring Salmon, 10
cents can, 3 for % cents.
Okra, Corn and Tomatoes, 10 cts,
8 for Is cents.
Rex Brand Tripe, q pound can 100.
Keg Soda 5 cents pound.
Full stock of d. M. Ferry u Cos.
Garden Seeds.
Onion Sets l5c. quart, Q for 25c.
Prepared Mustard 10c., 3 tor 25c.
Wilbur's Stock and Poultry Pow
ders reduced in price. Full stock on
hand.
Fresh Water Ground Meal always
on hand.
Best Apple Vinegar zoe. gallon.
Full stock of Corn, Oats, bay and
Bran always on hand at prices to
suit.
Approaching past favors, | solicit
a continuance Of same.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
Adiu0ged Insane.

Mr.. J. G. Chapman, one of Terrell s
oldest and most highly respected clt'-
zens. has been adjudged fit subject tor
~ ntata sanitarinm. The Investigation
into his condition was held lest Wednes-
dav at his home near Brentwood, Ordi-
nary Roberts going there for that puI-
pose. Mr.. Chapman has MANY frienos
who synpathze with him and his family
in his affection, and hope for him a
speedy and permanent recovery.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
Marriage Sunday.

At the residence of the BRIDES parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. NJ. Bowen, in the Third
district, last Sunday, Mr.. NJ. L. Trawick
and Miss Anna E. Bowen were united in
marriage by Rev. r. FL. Barwick. Mr.
Trawick is a resident of Worth county
and young man of many sterling quail
ties, while the bride is admired by
large circle of friends for her many wo>
manly traits. Hosts of friends join in
CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
Foot.Washing at MacedOnia.

The annual foot washing at Maceuo,
MIA Primitive Baptist church occurred
Sunday. The services were solemn ana
impressive throughout, and were attend
ed bv the usual large Gro Wd, a numDer
going from Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
Fire at HerOd.

A fire that caught from new ground
partially burned a three-room house
and totally destroyed fifty cords OF
wood for Brim Bros. near Herod last
Friday. The loss was about SIS, with
no insurance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
HELD UP BY HIGHwAYMEy.
a Negro Driver Had an Exciting Expe :
rience Thursday Night.

A negro who is employed as driver
at Statham IL Hickey's stables
had an exciting experience Thursday
night while returning from a trip to
Cuthbert. AS he was passing Bynum S
gin, just on this side of Notchaway creek
he was confronted by two negroes
who sprang up before him in the dark
ness and demanded that he surrender
any money that he might have. A search
by the robbers showed that be had moth
ing of value on his person, and he was
allowed TO resume bis journey home
warti
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
Will Close Saturday.

Tax Receiver Waller will close niS
hooks Saturday of this week, the I'Ch
inst. He says the returns, when conSoi@
dated will show an increase over last
Year in the tax values of the county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
A Siege of Five Years.

"My mother has been troubled with
for five years and used
nearly every kind Of medicine, bur with
very little relief After taking few
bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla she els well.
What this medicine has done for my
mother | believe it will do for Others"
CARRIE SUMNER, Barnett Shoai, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
New Railroad.

Mr.. John r. Courtney was in Dawson
Friday in the interest of railroad from
~lington TO Dawson. While here he
conferred with a number of citizens.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
TO INSPECT THE GUARDS.
Colonel w. G. Obear and Major t. j. Morria
in the CITY.

Colonel w. G. Obear, state military
inspector, and Major Y. j. Morris Of
the Fourth Georgia regiment, are ir
the city, and tonight (Tuesday) will
thoroughly inspect the Dawson
Guards Captain Clark has everything
in readiness for them. The company
will present full rank and bright ac-
coutrements, and the inspection will
no doubt be satisfactory.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14

IA. Schear of Sedalia, Mo-, saved
his child from death by Group by uslpg
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t cures
conghs. colds, pneumonia, lagrlppe anu
ali throat and lung troubles.
" SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
a time for ali things.

There is time tor ali things. The
time to take DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers IS when you are suffering from con-
stipation, biliousness, sick-headache,
Indigestion or other stomach or liver
troubles. SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14

FOODS Pills give strength even while
their cathartic qualities are. at work.
Easy to take.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14
Suit $500.

Those who were waiting
for Misses and Children's
Slippers, will now find them
at our store, Nice goods
cheaper than ever.
Our shirt sale will be a spe-
cia} feature for the next week.
If YOU wear shirts we can in
terest you.
We have lots of straw hats
and already some of them are
being sold under cost
Don't forget that we sell
the best $3.50 shoes in the
market for ladies or men.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-06-14

will make life more comfort
able during the summer
months,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-16

MEANING OF STATE NAMEs.-Mich-
igan-Indian, "great lake."
Minnesota-Indian, "cloudy water"
Ohio-The Shawnee for "the beauti-
full river"
Connecticut-Indian name, "a long
river"
Iowa-Indian word meaning "drow-
sy ones"
Kansas-In Indian means "smoky
water"
Wisconsin-Indian for "wild and
rushing channel"
Alabama-Au Indian name, mean
ing, "Here we rest"
Florida-A Spanish word meaning
"blooming," fowery.
Kentucky-Indian "kain.tuck.ee,"
at the head of the river.
Vermont-From the French "verd
mont" green mountain.
California-For an island of the
name, where gold was found, in a
Spanish romance.
Illinois-From the Indian "illini,'
men, and the French afix, "ois," max
ing "tribe of men,"
Missouri-Name means "muddy wa
ter" said in reference to the muddiness
of the Missouri river, or for the "Mis-
souris," tribe of Indians.
Oregon-From the Indian, meaning
"river of the west," or the Spanish
word, oregano, "wild thyme" which
is abundant on the coast.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-16
NATURES PROUDEST PRODUCT" !"
The Georgia Watermelon Furnishes Il
Subject For Prose Poem.

The Georgia Watermelon Furnishes TIT
| Subject For Prose Poem.
Colonel Henry Watterson in Courier-Journal
One item that appeared in the cur
rent news of the past week shoule
have aroused more than passing i'm
pressing upon the mind Of even tht
careless reader. 1t was statement tt
the effect that the crop of Georgis
melons this year, though not an unu
sually large one, was drug upon the
markets.
No better proofs of racial degenera.
ton could be abducted than this state
ment that the watermelon is no Longer
the eager desire of the palate.
The appetites implanted in man II
the Garden of Eden, where the water
melon undoubtedly had its origin, have
been sadly perverted if this 80.
The watermelon is the Ariel of the
garden. 1t is the child of the sun
the heir of the fountain. Its flavor i:
like the perfume of the rose, a rare
and exquisite property that cling:
voluptutuously upon the palate ano
yet that cannot clog in its unspeaka
BILE richness.
That watermelons can no longer be
sold with profit in city markets is
deplorable proof of what has come
over the race that with
blinded eyeballs poring over miserable
books''
and with stomachs stuffed with mys
terious condiments has come to disre
gard the choicest gift that nature has
prepared for her children's appetites.
What are we to think of the perverl
who turns from the queen of all the
garden tribe /? Undoubtedly his morals
are as questionable as his appetite, and
his judgment and intellect must be
equally gone astray.
We want none of them. Away with
the man who does not respond to
the sight of a Georgia melon wherever
it may be-whether in the small
"patch," where in the early morning il
lies clustering among the flowers and
the dew, pure as Aphrodite arising
from the sea, or served in the delicious
dish composed of its own green and
white rind, or even heaped by hun
dreds in the market houses, or allur'
ingly cut and sliced and displayed In
blocks of ice on the street corners.
Wherever it is, 80 long as it is ripe
and perfect, the watermelon is thing
of beauty. 1t should be joy forever
and the Georgia planter who supplies
US with this glory of early summer
ought to be made rich.
He is a public benefactor and he
should be encouraged to continue il
his work even if it is necessary tt
grant him government subvention
The man who adds as much as he tt
the joys of life deserves pension a.
much as the soldier who does his bes
to increase its horrors.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-16
INSURED FOR $lO,OOO,0OO

That is Said to BE the Aggregate of Poll
cies on the Prince of wales's Life.
From the Chicago Record.
A big insurance man told me recent.
ly in New York that the Prince OF
Wales was the heaviest risk of any
patron of the insurance business, and
thathis death would cost English, Ger
man, French and American companies
not less than $10,000,000.
"No other person carries 20 per cent.
of that insurance." he said, "but COM
paratively little of it is for the benefit
of his family perhaps not more than
81 100000. Some years ago large
policies were taken out by his creditors
as security for money loaned. If he
should ever pay his debts they would,
of course, revert to him, and might be
carried for the benefit of his family {;
but his premiums, like the premiums
on all of the royal families of Europe,
are very high-much higher than those
paid by private individuals for the
same amount of insurance.
"It is curious fact" continued my
insurance friend, who spends a good
deal of his time in England, "that S2,-
100000 or $3,O0O,O00 of insurance,
perhaps more than that, has been
placed on the life of the Prince OF
Wales as speculation by persons who
do not know him and have never had
any relations with him whatever.
This would not he possible under the
insurance laws of the United States,
but it is allowed by some of the Eng
lish companies. Over there any man
can secure a policy on the life of a
neighbor, provided he can persuade
the neig ghbor to submit to medical
examination or find company which
has recently had him examined. Thus
when the Prince of Wales undergoes
an examination for insurance lots OF
spectators apply to the same CON-
pany for policies on his life, or get Ger
tilted copies of the report of the med
ical examiner and use them with other
companies. 1t is pure speculation.
They pay a high premium, margin,
80 to speak, or, to put it in another
way, they book a wager with the in.
surance companies that the price Will
die before the total of their premiums
exceeds the amount of the policy.
Therefore many persons would be
financially benefited if Albert Ed.
ward should drop off suddenly one OF
these fine days. The prince is per,
fectly aware of this fact. He knows
very we'll what advantages have been
taken of his situation, but l do not
suppose it makes any difference with
his habits"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-16
aeliseella,teuus geading.
PRAYER AT ALL TIMES is POSSIBLE.
The Rev. James s. Moffatt, Of Chester, 8.
c., Preached on the Subject.
49, DIttehnry nispo tnh

The Rev. James s. Moffatt, OF Chester, 8
c., Preached on the Subject.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Rev. James S. Moffatt, D. D., O
Chester, S. c., occupied the pulpit O.
the First United Presbyterian church
Carnegie, last night, and delivered ar
interesting and powerful sermon. His
text was taken from the 18th verse o.
the 9Th chapter of Paul's first letter tc
the Thessalonians: "Pray without
ceasing." During the discourse he
said:
"Our first impulse on reading these
words is to ask the question of our
selves Is not this absurd, impractica
BILE and impossible exaction? Is il
possible that we are asked to spend al
our time on our knees in prayer
Could anyone do such an absurd, i'm
practicable, improbable and impossible
thing as this, and the natural answer
suggests itself that the exaction could
not be complied with.
eff we were asked to comply with
the wording alone of this text we would
all plead that we are too busy thai
we cannot be on our knees all the
time while our affairs are unattended
Yet when looking through the Scrip
lure we are attracted to the example
of Daniel in complying with the com
mand to pray without ceasing. Dan
iel was one of the head men in king
dom of $50 provinces-in fact, he wa.
second only to the king himself-and
vet we find that he had certain times
for prayer.
After giving a picture of Daniel:
daily life he continued: "When Sam
uel babe farewell to the Israelites az
their judge he said: God forbid tha
| should ever sin in ceasing to pray
for you and our first thoughts is, How
did he manage to pray for them dur
ing the remaining years of his life
This is not the meaning of his words
but what he meant was that the people
of Israel were very dear to him and
he would lose no opportunity of pray
ing for them. When child in roam
ing around gets hurt it goes straight
to his mother and pours out its trouble
in her lap. So with the Christian, hi:
first thought when in trouble shoulo
be to 60 to God and lay his troubles
before Him. We can pray without
ceasing, however, for praying does no
necessarily mean that we should be OF
our knees. We can pray at the desk
behind the counter, on the street, a
the plough, everywhere, even though
our hands be busy"