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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22
$14.93
Buys a SO-called High Grade
SEWING MACHINE.

from us. They are the same kind
you send off for and buy from depart.
ment stores and think you are buying
at wholesale. Come and see them and
compare them with the ball bearing
Domestic, a machine that is a machine.
We probably sell more needles. oil and
shuttles for sewing machines than
anybody in south Georgia. Needles
mailed to you anywhere at PC. dozen.
We repair and rebuild old machines,
making them practically new. Our
Mr.. Howard has successfully repaired
over 10 900 sewing machines, We are
also prepared to do tirst-class gun and
pistol work. Re-brown and re-blue
barrels and looks like factory work
Rebore shot guns, and do it we'll
Patch bursted barrel for you and it
Will be all right, too. AS everybody
IN the county knows we do all sorts of
bicycle work we need not tell of that.
Mr.. Clay still does engine and boiler
work, ana would like to make you
prices. 1t il; big Jump from engines
to scissors, but we sharpen them so
they will cut. Bring yours along when
you come to see.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22
Cochran's Barbershop.

The barber-shop of Cochran Bros. is
commodious and nicely furnished one
and everything possible has been done
by. them to add to the comfort and con-
venience of their patrons. Feeling
that they give the best possible service
in the tonsorial line, they respectfully
solicit your patronage. Hot, cold and
Turkish baths at all hours.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22
THE SOCIAL SIDE.
The Week Marked by Several De-
lightful Occasions.

A reception which occurred at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. S, T.. Jordan
Thursday evening in honor of their
guests, the Misses Scott of Cordele,
will be remembered by all who were
present as most delightful occasion
Upon their arrival, after pleasant
ride from the city, the guests were eX-
tended cordial greeting by Mrs. Jor-
dan and the fair visitors in whose
honor the reception was given. The
beautiful country home was brilliant
ly lighted and the interior of the
house was decorated very artisticallY
with exquisite cut flowers. At clever
O'Clock the dining hall doors were
thrown open and the young people par
took of delicious refreshments. The
evening was interspcrsed with dancing,
including the Virginia reel, in which
the young people entered with ire
pressible gaYety.
A social entertainment was never
more enjoyable nor an evening more
delightful.
The Sappho Clubs last meeting &C.
Cured at the home of Miss Eloise Cooke
Wednesday afternoon, when the mem
bers came together to enjoy one of the
most delightful occasions in the his
tory of the club. Various games and
pleasant chat made the afternoon very
interesting and highly enjoyable, Re-
freshments we're served.
Mrs. F. E. Clark entertained the
Embroidery Club Friday afternoon.
Each of the guests present pronounced
the meeting one of the most enjoyable
that has yet been held. Reflections
were served during the afternoon.
There occurred Friday evening at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. j, D. Laing
an Epworth League social, which was
very pleasant and enjoyable event,
the beautiful home being eminently
suited for an occasion like this. The
evening was spent informally IN games
and an interesting program. consisting
of vocal and instrumental music, and
recitations was rendered.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22
Union Female College.

Our music department-piano, voice,
violin, guitar, mandolin and pipe or
gan. We offer all these advantages
with specialists as instructors. Send
for attractive catalogue,
THOS. F. JONES, Pres,
Union Female College.
Eufaula, Ala.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for any case of
liver complaint, dyspepsia sick headache. indi-
cure with Liyerita, the Up-to-Da Little Liver
Pill. when the directions are strictly complied
with. They are purely vegetable and never fail
to give satisfaction. 25c boxes contain 100 Pills
lOc; boxes contain 40 Pills. Sc. boxes contain Is
Pills. Beware of substitutons and limitations.
Sent by mail. Stamps taken. NERVITA MEDI-
CAL co, Cor. Clinton and Jackson SITS. Chica-
60 Ill For sale by Dawson Drug Co., Dawson,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22
GRAVES GLEANlNGS.
What the People Are Saying and Doing il
and Around the Village.

ana NTUuNU I've VHtd&C'
Miss Amorette Burge has returned
from a months visit to Vienna and
Leary, where she enjoyed delightful
stay with relatives and friends.
Miss May Arthur returned Monday
to her home in Shellman after pleas
ant visit to her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Bridges.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Peddy and
Messrs. Love Cannon, Drew Dismuke
and Ed Davidson, of Dawson, were at
Sunday school.
Miss Alberta Burge left Friday for a
six weeks visit to friends in Quitman
and Valdosta, Ga, and Ashville, Fla,
Mrs. Lizzie Cliatt and her charming
daughter, Miss Birdie, are visiting at
the home of Mr.. w. G. Crawford.
Mr.. w. D. Davidson, who has been
i'll for the past three weeks with slow
fever, is improving.
Mr.. D. T. Sawyer spent a few days
of last week very pleasantly with his
family il Arlington.
Mr.. J. 7. Grimes is attending camp
meeting at Camp McGehee, in Stewart
county.
The friends of Miss Lena Dismuke
regret her illness with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Craps of Dothan, Ala, is the
guest of Mrs. w. G. Crawford.
Miss Ella West of Cuthbert is the
guest of Mrs. J. H. Lewis.
Miss Matte Bridges is visiting
friends in Shellman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22
Going 10 Hold Her Record =.
the Blakely Reporter,

From the BIakeIy Reporter,
A Terrell county boy eleven years
old weighs It's pounds. Terrell ha s
given out many "big men" of late
years, aud it appears that she is going
to hold up her record.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22

Have your prescriptions and fami.
ly recipes filled at our store. Fresh
drugs and competent men.
DAVIDSON & KENDRICK.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22

A spare moment is golden nugget
of time.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22
DAWSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Fall Term Will Begin Sept. 8, 1900.

advance Book Fee of $500 for the use books during
Children under Will
Of and those that live in Dawson addition,
be charged Is follows:
Primary School $500; School, per
School, $780,
An applicants thai entitled the school will given by the
BALDWIN and the him will issue sd"
mission ticket that Will entite the a
will be
admitted usual
All pupils all
themselves
ing these days the W be present.
High School choice
ects There will be full this that
which they take. address,
E. l.. RAINEY, Secretary
Or J. r. HAWKINS, Superintendent.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22

Some people can keep their minds
on a mighty small object and not feel
cramped for room.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22
Hunger Is the Best Sauce, "

yet some people are never hungry
Whatever they eat has to be forced
down. There is, of course, something
wrong with these people. By taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla short time they
are given an appetite, and then they
can enjoy eating and food nourishes
them. If you find your appetite fail
ing, just try bottle of Hoods. 1t is a
rue stomach tonic and every dose does
good.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22

Just received new line of r & G
corsets at The Bee Hive.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22

. a 81 - - XIX L. a..
Bears thu A The Kind You Have Always Bought
'lS1 Of NNzNz1x
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-22

The best family cathaltic is Hood S
Pills,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-08-02
DEAD CAN'T MARRY.
Missouri Judges Decision in Breach
of Promise Suit From Audrain
County.

COLUMBIA, Mo, July 27.--The case
Of Mrs. Lydia F. Herndon against the
estate of the late A. d. spratt, o.
Audrain county, formerly q wealthy
FARMER, FOR 8, ,0UU uamagesr ror afIcger
breach of marriage contract, was de.
cided by Judge Hughes In favor Of
the defendant to-day.
The case is the most remarkable
yet tried in the Missouri courts. Mrs
Herndon claimed to have q marriage
contract with Spratt dated in 1890. He
afterward married and his wife died
Mrs. Herndon married twice and was
separated from both husbands. After
Spratt died Mrs. Herndon sued his es.
tate on the contract. The suit being
filed within one day of ten years after
the date of the document.
Judge Hughes decided that Mrs
Herndon could not recover from the
estate, as a dead man could not plead
willingness to perform the marriage
contract in mitigation OF damages. He
also held that the claim was barred on
the statute of limitations.
He also decided against plaintiff
upon other grounds set out in the de-
murrer fled by the defendants at
torneys, Thomas s. Garter of Sturgeon,
and W. W. Fry, of Mexico. Plaintiff
was represented by George Robert
son, Of Mexico.
Judge Hughes also decided in favor
OF the Spratt estate upon a note fol
$500 given Spratt by Mrs. Herndor
and unpaid at his death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-08-02
For War or Peace.

The Democratic party in the present
campaign stands for peace. The Re-
publican party represents war. II the
Democratic party wins the Philippine
war will be stopped and the South
African war declared against. II the
Republican party triumphs at the polls
then the war in the Philippines will
continue and no hand be raised to STOP
the bloodshed in the Transvaal. The
question is whether the United Statel
prefers war or peace. Peace meant
opportunity for progress and pros
perity. 1t means quiet and safety and
contentment. War means increased
taxation, bloodshed, discomfort anc
fiual conseription. Peace viii bring
civilization with its blessings. War
brings barbarism with its horrors.
War means want and strife and
wretchedness. Peace lie associated
with plenty and laughter and happy
homes. The Republican party is COM
mited to imperialism. Imperialism
brings war abroad and oppression
abroad. 1t is the spirit Of the savage
under the dreas-suit of the trust man
ager. Against this policy Democracy
is aggressively opposed. : oolumbia
Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-08-02
Prevented a Traeedv.

Timely Information given Mrs. Geo.
Long, of New Straitsville, Ohio, saved
two lives. A frightful cough had long
kept her awake every night. She had
tried many remedies and doctors, but
steadily greR worse until urged to try
DR.. Kings New Discovery. One bottle
wholly cured her; and she writes, this
marvellous medicine also cured Mr..
Long OF a severe attack Of pneumonia.
Such cures are positive proof OF its
power to cure all throat, chest and lung
troubles. Only SOC and 81. Guaran-
teed. Trial bottles free at J. F. Lew
ellyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-08-02
LAND SALES.

W. A. Fulwider to Martha T. Cole,
lots and 5, block 1, Swift's addition
to Laddonia, $500.
R. 8. Austin and wife to Joseph F.
Flynt, 2 acres part northwest south
west 1882, $3.50.
John r. 6hotwelI and wife to h. NJ
Lawder ct al, lots 8, and 2, block II,
original Farber, ss5.
e. O. Kennen and wife to e. NJ.
Lawder ct al, west half lot 2, block u,
original Farber, $500.
Anton Schults and wife to Fred
Schaer, southeast and southwest s.
51-s, 81, 900.
j. II. Reynolds and wife to e. M.
Lawder ct al, lots to -, block 8,
Reynolds addition to Farber, s21O.
FfsnCs5 Casia Pool to Geo. r. Pool,
east half northeast and 80 acres north
part northeast southeast 2s-5f-10, s2,-
900.
James W. Miller to James A. Shuck,
south half southwest 4-51-10, s1,s75.
Joseph W. Pickett and wife to Geo.
W. Crump, northwest 15-52-1O, s1,-
600.
Stephen Caldwell and wife to Geo.
II. Utterback, lot 8, block so, original
Vandalia, $3.50.
G. H. Utterback and wife to Rose
Abby, lot 9, block 90. original Wanda
liz, S175
Alexandrine Blair and husband to
d. W. Woods, west half southwest
and south half northwest s1-53-11,
81, 1900.
Mary Berry (widow) to Il. O., T. W.
and ]. R. o. Berry, 1874 acres in 2
and 1929 and other lands, $4,000.
Robert W. Berry and wife to H. o.,
T. W. and ]. R. O. Berry, Il 42-1o0
acres in 1920, SIS,
Mexico Savings Bank to A. U.
Barnes, house and grounds on South
Jefferson street, Mexico, $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-08-02
BROKEN BRIC-A-BRACS.


Mr.. Major, the famous cement man, OF New
York, ,explaina some very interesting facts about
MAJORS Cement.
The mulhtudes who use this standard article
know that i is many hundred per cent. better
than other osments for which similar claims are
made, but 9 great many do not know why. The
simple reason is that Mr. Major uses tho best
materials ever discovered and other manufac-
turers DO not use them, because they are too ex-
pensive and 40 not allow large profits Mr..
Major tells M that one Of the elements Of his
cement costs $50 pound and another costs
50. .65 gallon while large share of the go called
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-08-02
SOME HOT STORIES.
TRUTH TELLERs" OF THE CO.
LUMBIA HERALD AND THE
MEXICO LEDGER.
THEY CONTEST For SUPREMACY.
Mr.. White Publishes Thrilling Ghost
Stories, While Col Williams Re-
lies on Those About Fish
The Stories Must
Be Facts.
THEY CONTEST FOR SUPREMACY
From the s.. Loals MISSOURI democrat.

From the ST. Louis Missouri Democrat.
A rather novel test Of what consti-
tutes interesting anmmer newspaper
reading is being made by Dol. r. N.
White, Of the Mexico LEDGER, and
Walter Williams, Of the Columbia
Herald. Save that these two editors
are Democrats, they are very different
In their tastes.
1t is Colonel Whites idea that moth
ing so invigoFates q reader of news-
paper on q hot day as to peruse a
thrilling ghost story, and as conse-
quence, he has created ghost de-
partment of his stsff and employed an
experienced spook editor to furnish
thrilling stories Of purely local char
acter. The ghost editor Is undoubt-
edly earning his salary, judging from
the start he has made. He has already
described one ghost that meanders
through the streets Of Mexico dark
nights and whistles through its teeth.
SO thrilling is his description of spooks
that after reading one Of his articles
when the mercury is near the 100
mark, one not blessed with the strong
est kind Of nerves will feel cold chills
running up and down his back.
Mr.. Williams, ION the other hand,
relies Of fish stories. He has q regular
fish editor on his staif, and q man who
is preacher ct that. It is Mr.. Will
liams' idea that II preacher tells
fish story, no one will ask for affida-
Wits, or treat the recital with scorn.
The fab editor is also earning his sal
ary, as an article In the last weeks
issue Of this paper would indicate. He
takes the reader along the banks Of
sylvan streams and causes him to wit.
ness, through faith, such catches Of
fish as makes the miraculous draught
Of the tinny tribe mentioned as having
happened long ago on the Sea OF Gal
lice appear very small.
At the time Of his death Charles A.
Dana, Of the New York Sun, was gen.
orally admitted to stand head and
shoulders above all newspaper editors
In the country, and II was well known
that for many years he had favored
snake stories Tor niaceIianeous sum
mer reading. 1t was said he would
occasionally crowd out good news
items to make room for snake stories.
For one reason, at least, the Sun be-
came the organ OF the sea serpent and
published column after column Of In
teresting reading matter. The late J.
B. McOullagh, Of the Globe Democrat,
also had strong leaning toward
snake stories, although not averse to
giving considerable space to ghosts.
1t will be highly interesting to note
the progress Of the friendly contest
between the Mexico LEDGER and the
Columbia Heruld. u will determine
much for the future and give other
newspaper men pointer as to what
kind OF hot weather reading they
should furnish their subscribers. Apr
parsntly the ghost editor Of the LED
GER and the fish editor Of the Herald
are equally matched as descriptive
writer's and defenders of the truth, 90
the contest will be fair one through
out. =.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-08-02
|AOBITUARYA
WILLIAM p. HAYS.

WILLIAM Es aAAbs
William P. Hays departed this life
on Thursday, July 22d, 1900, at the
age of 46 years, 10 months and days.
Deceased was born Sept. IS, 1858,
and was married to Miss Annie e.
DUNCAN on Feb. Gath, 1874. To this
union was born Eve children. Ollie
Belle having died in infancy, only
four children survive him with his
beloved wife, William Jesse, Elmer
Lesley, Lena Maude and Minnie
Jewel
Deceased leaves an aged mother
with three brothers younger than HIM
aeis IN snaaurs,. .tisa iaaes ssaf aaer. san
and brother, they are, Mrs, Eliza
Hays, Of Cant, Joe Hays, Of Jasper
Co.,, Missouri, Jennie Hays, Of Cant,
and Robert Hays. Deceased was 9
member Of the Christian Church, his
membership being at New Hope.
The funeral was held at Union
Chapel July I'd, at 1 p. M, and was
conducted by Ed. J. d. Greer, who
made a very beautiful and impressive
talk, which ought to be remembered
by each of us and also practiced In
our homes.
1t being his request on his death
bed, his remains were laid to rest In
the Union Chapel cemetery.
CHARLES L. KEEPER.
"None knew him but TO love him,
None named him but to praise him."
Although these beautiful words of
love and praise were uttered By the
poet many years ago when he was
delivering a funeral oration over
departed friend, how applicable are
they to-day to our departed friend,
Chas. L. Keller. They seem to ex-
actly tell in simple words how he
lived while here on earth and what
glorious opinions man had of him.
Yes, everyone who knew Charley
loved him; he possessed the traits of
character which portrayed q true
gentleman-so much to be admired
in every young man. Deceased was
. dlligent worker In the Sunday
School. Every since he could attend
Sunday School he has done 80 and
since his conversion In 1897 has been
a true member OF the M. q. Church
and at last dying In the faith. Charles
L. Keifer was born in Illinois July
20, 1881, died In Martinsburg, Mo-,
July IS, 1900. At the early age Of two
years his mother died. He then came
to Missouri and has since made his
home with Mr., and Mrs. Kent, of
Martinsburg. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. A. o, Mendenhall
of the Methodist church in Martins
burg Sunday, July 13, 1900. The
burial OF the deceased took place on
the afternoon of the same day ct
West Ouivre Baptist church yard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-08-02
REPUBLICAN cAsHFoR MISSOURI
To Spend $4,000 per District Hanna
and Babcock Decide on Big
Fight in the State.

WASHINGTON, July 2e.-Ths candi-
dates for office on the Missouri State
Republican ticket and the Congress
aional ticket are to receive substan-
tial financial aid from the Republican
National Committee and Republican
Congressional Committee.
Chairman Babcock, OF the Con-
gressional COMMITTEE, has definitely
determined, it is asserted, to give the
Republican Congressional candidates
In Missouri at least $4,000 for each
district, except at the Fifteenth Dis
trict, where a large Hnm will be spert.
The situation confronting Chairman
Babcock In his campaign to elect o
Republican majority in the House, is
so desperate that he Intends to dis
tribute campaign funds where there
is the slightest chance Of electing q
Republican. He has been told by
Missouri Republicans that there are
five districts In Missouri which ought
to return Republicans-thc three 81.
Louis districts, the st. Joseph dis.
trict and the Fifteenth district, now
represented by Congressman NJ. e.
Benton. 1t is in the latter district
where most of the Republican CAM
paign funds furnished by Chairman
Babcock will be sent.
Four years ago Mr.. Babcock gave
each Republican running for CON-
gress in the State $4,000. The result
was a disappointment, but he intends
to try again this fall. Chairman Hanna
of the National Committee has been
importuned by friends of Joe Flory,
the Republican candidate for Cover
nor, to give him good campaign
fund, asserting that he has a chance
to be elected. Apparently Senator
Hanna knows what value to place on
these statements, for It is said that
while he win undoubtedly furnish
some money for the campaign in Mis-
souri,, 1t will be disbursed by Colonel
Kerens, the Republican National
Committeeman.
Very probable, at least s75,000 will
be given to the Republicans by Sena-
tor Hanna and Chairman Babcock, Of
the Congressional Committee.
The Congressional Committee has
been notified that conditions In the
Twelfth District are decidedly against
the Republicans and that only q lib
eral expenditure of campaign funds
will keep it In line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-08-02
STORY Of a Slave,


To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains Of disease Is the worst
form Of slavery. George d. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, says: "My wife
has been so helpless for five years that
she could not turn over in bed alone.
After using two bottles of Electric
Bitters she is wonderfully improved
and able to do her own work" This
supreme remedy for female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, sleepless-
ness, melancholy, headache, fainting
and dizzy spells. 1t is q godsend to
weak, slckly, rundown people. Cure
guaranteed. Only SOC. Sold by ]. F.
Llewellyn, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-08-02
MRS. ATCH1sOE DEAD.
Passed Away Thursday Afternoon
She Was in Her Kinetieth Year
Was Injured Monday.

Mrs. Mary Atchison, of this city,
died at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Lizzie Carroll, shortly after 5
O'Clock Thursday afternoon, July 26,
1900, after suffering three days from
the result Of a fall which abe received
at the home OF her son, ]. w. Atehi-
son.
Deceased was aged SO years, 8
months and 16 days, having been
born in Bath county, KY, on Oct. 10,
1910. Her maiden name was Mary
Bailey and she was married to J. F.
Atchison in Kentucky when she was
young woman.
About the year 1910, she moved to
Manard county Illinois. Ten or
twelve years later she and her family
moved to Scott county, Ill.,, where
she lived for about two years. About
the year 1855, chs removed to Monroe
county, NO., and settled near Santa
Re where they lived until after the
war. Leaving there shortly after that
dark period In the history of the
Uuited States she and her husband
moved to Mexico. The latter died
about 10 years ago.
Ten children blessed the union and
those living are; Jesse +. AtchIson,
Of Southern Texas; John W. Atchi-
son, of Mexico; Mrs. Lizzie Carroll, OF
Mexico; Mrs. Cynthia Campbell, of
Mexico; Thos.J. Atchison, of Decatur,
ILL.,; Jacob W. Atchison, of Mexico;
and Mrs. Mary Campbell, OF Mexico.
Those who preceded the mother to
the grave were, Trinvilla, Elijah and
Elijah-there being two of that name.
Deceased became q member Of the
Christian Church early in life and
has honored its tenets through long
and useful life.
She was q Bible student and her
mind was richly stored with the great
and precious promises OF God, in
which che took great comfort, ea-
pecialIy during her declining years
and that she raised a family of God
fearing children was ope of her
greatest comforts.
She was Of a long-lived family her
grandmother having lived to be %
years old and her great grandmother
lived to the age of 1O4, She left 81
grand and great-gradchildren.
Deceased has been living with her
daughter, Mrs. David Campbell for
several years and during the fret of
the week she was visiting the family
of her son, j. W. Atchison. About
4 o'clock Monday afternoon Bhe fell
a distance OF about is inches from q
porch. When she was picked up she
complained only Of sore wrist and
later walked to the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Carroll,
A small bruise on the left temple
was noticible after her fall but moth
ing was though of It until she grew
ucErf0uB upuuu 10 u-cIveK sfvnu.y
night. Physicians were called in and
pronounced her suffering from q
ruptured blood vessel in the head.
She grew gradually worse until her
death at O'Clock Thursday after
noon.
Funeral services were conducted
from the residence of Mrs. Carroll at
o'clock Friday afternoon by Rev. ].
A. Headington and the remains were
inferred In the Mexico cemetery.