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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26

The city council met last tuesday
night, closed up the affairs of the
administration of 1900 and reorganized
for the year 1901 by the election of Of
ficers and fixing their salaries.
The reports that were submitted OF
the transactions of the various depart
mems of the city government for the
year just closed shows that there was
collected and disbursed during the
year S14, 1884.
After the reports of the heads of the
departments had been read May
or Lowrey declared the council of 1900
adjourned sine die. and the oath of Of
flee for the ensuing year was admins
tered by Judge j. M. Simmons to May
or j. w. f Lowrey and Aldermen F.
M. Jennings, f. Nasworthy and j. G.
Dean, who were recently reelected.
Fixing of salaries and the election of
officers for 1901 was then Itered upon
with the following result: r. E. Bell,
clerk, salary $3.50 and parquisites; J.
H. Oxford. chief of police, $50 per
month: r. w. Jennings, policeman, $40
per month; Miles Hill, policeman, $40
per month; S. w. Arnett, street over
seer, $3.50 per day; E. r. Slade, super
intendent light plant, $50 per month:
Harris Peddy, engineer light plant,
$40 per month; H. II. Thornton, trim
mer of lamps, $25 per month; John
Stephenson, fireman light plant, $40
per month: J. 7. Lee, scavinger, $35
per month; A. M. Raines, city attor-
ney, $50 per annum.
These are all old officers except Pc
lieeman Jennings, Street Overseer
Arnet:, City Attorney Raines and
Lamp Trimmer Thornton, who sue
ceeded respectively Policeman Smith,
Street Overseer Roberts, City Attor-
ney Parks and trimmer Harris Peddy,
who were candidates for reelection.
For city attorney Messrs. Raines,
Marlin, Edwards and Parks were voted,
for, and Colonel Raines was chosen for
the position on the third ballot He is
in every way qualified for the position.
and will serve the city well in legal
capacity.
There were seven candidates for
street overseer, and Mr.. Arnett was
chosen on the ninth b Hot. He is we'll
fitted for the place and will
see that the city's thoroughfares are
kept in good condition the ensuing
year.
Before adjournment Mayor Lowrey
announced the following standing
committees:
Finance-Christie, Baldwin and
Dean.
Street and CONTEMPLATING,
Deubler and Nasworthy.
Fire-Deubler, Baldwin and Chris
tie.
Water, etc.-Baldwin, Dean and
Christie.
Printing-Christie, Nasworthy and
Jennings.
Building -Nasworthy, Christie and
Deuhler.
Health-Dean, Jennings and Deub-
Ter
Electric Lights Dean, Baldwin and
Christie.
Alderman F. NJ. Jennings was APP
pointed mayor protein for the first
quarter.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
DID 1T OVER AGAIN.
Majority Dispensary Commission
ers Still Stand by rIr. Brown
for Manager i'm Dawson.

The board of dispensary commission.
ers met Friday morning to consider
the question that had been raised as
to the eligibility of Mr., E III. Brown,
who was recently elected manager OF
the Dawson dispensary. After his
election it was claimed that Mr.. Brown
was ineligible because he was not a
resident of Dawson.
After discussing the matter d ballot
was taken again and resulted in Mr..
Browns election, he receiving three
votes, the same number he received
when first elected.
We understand that this ends the
matter, and that Mr.. Brown will take
charge of the dispensary on January
2nd next. He and his family have
come to Dawson and are now residents
of the town.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
Arrival of New Pastor,

Rev. E. NJ. Whiting, who is to be
pastor of the Methodist church in Daw-
son the coming year, arrived in the
city Saturday with his family. He de-
livered his initial Sc rmon Sunday to a
large congregation. 1t is with pleas
ure that the Dawson people welcome
Mr.. Whiting and his family to Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
Took Him to Alabama,

Deputy Sheriff Holmes of Abbeville,
Ala, came to Dawson Thursday for
Crockett Powell, colored, who WAS
wanted in that state for assault and
attempt to murder, said to have been
committed in 1896. Powell has been
employed by Messrs. Hatcher & In
gram for some time at their livery sta
BILE, and his arrest was u surprise.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
The Best Plaster.

A niece of flannel dampened in
Chamberlain Pain Balm and bound
to the affected parts is superior TO any
plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest
give it a trial and you are certain to
be more than pleased with the prompt
relief which it affords. Pain Balm al
so cures rheumatism. One application
gives relief. For sale by Farrar, Har-
ris u Marshall.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
A Midnight Blaze.

About twelve o'clock Thursday night
a house in RosstOwn, owned by Mrs. j..
D Laing and occupied by Joe Cole,
colored, was burned. 1t was almost a
total loss on account of its being out
OF reach of water. There was S75 in
surance on the house and 800 on the
contents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26

For a good investment buy one or
two lots at the auction sale on Lee
street Thursday Dec. y. Build houses
to rent or sell and in short time you
will double your money. There is no
vacant house for rent in Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
The Carver Property

on Lee street, which will be sold
Thursday, December ~, is without
doubt the choicest piece of undivided
realty around Dawson. Many have
wanted lots in this tract, but could not
get them at any price. This sale Will
0lace them in reach OF ali, for you DID
as high as yOu can afford, and the easy
terms will help you out.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
AT, HOME FROM WASHINGTON.
Congressman Grggs and His Secretary Are
in the CITY to Spend the Holidays.

Congressman ]. NJ. Griggs and his
private secretary, Mr.. L. G. Hoyl, are
at home from Washington spending
the holidays.
Judge Grigss appointed Mr.. Hoyl
his secretary few days ago, his for
mer secretary, Mr.. w. B. Brannon,
resigniug the position to accept a
place in the postoffice department.
Judge Griggs' family wi accompany
him on his return TO Washington.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
One Free Lot

that is worth winning will be given
away to some white person who holds
the lucky number in the crowd. Ev-
erybody gets a number whether he
bnys or not by simply attending the
auction sale Thursday, December q,
930 a. m
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
In Memory of Miss Finney.

Miss Paralee Finney was born A pdd
30, 1873. and died November H. l9OO'
aged u years. For the past hft .ssl
wears Miss Finney's life had been tn ,t
of an invalid, but with Gods help she
bore her affection patiently She knew
nothing of sin and worldly pleasures
as we do, though she felt great satls-
faction in knowing that sooner or Iateg !
She would be called to home oeyond
the sky. .,o,od or
last;
Her soul is found in peace
1t is useless to seek to check the ma
ternal tear which so naturally nowS
from the eyes Of christian parents U.s.
sorrow not as those who nave no
hope.'' The separation from your De- De-
loved counterpart cannot at most De
long. May your rapidly declining MI
wears be crowned with peace ana nll u
love. we can sympathize deeply w Win III
the kindred of our dear friend. Para-
lee. ELDONNA " LINN
Chickasawhatchee Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26

Winds Up Its Affairs Fixes Salaries and Elects Of
fcers for 1901 Reports the Various Departments.

Number of arc lights in use Sc; cost
OF each per year 1927 So, in addition to
which there are 8 32-candle power in
candescents on the back streets. DIFF
ference in revenue over the year 1899
81, O94.2o. Respectfully submitted,
Z. r. SLADE.
Dec. Is, 1900.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
Guards May Go to Americas.

The Dawson Guards will probably
attend the carnival in Americas this
week. The company will doubtless
leave Thursday night and return Sat
urday morning.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26

i decided to try S. S. s.,
but must confess I had
little faith left In any
medicine. After taking
the third bottle / noticed
a change in my condi-
ton. This was truly en-
couraging. and I deter
mined to give S. S. S. q
thorough trial. From
that time on the improve
ment was rapid I; S. S. S.
seemed to have the dis
ease completely under
control the sores and
ulcers healed and I was
soon free from all signs
of the disorder I have
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
Don't Thirst or Freeze,

but go to the Main Street Pharmacy
and get glass Of hot chocolate and
cream, tomato bullion, beef tea. coffee
or clam bullion with French crackers
for DC.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
To Cure a Cold in One Day

take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26

Free carriages for everybody to
attend the auction sale of Lee street
lots Thursday, December 9th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26

Cannon Bros. handle "Quail Brand
candies. cakes, crackers, new teaHakesi
oyster crackers, coffee cakes, etc.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
Sexton Roberts Report.

The annual report of J. w. Roberts,
sexton. shows the sum of SllO as having
been received from cemetery depart
ment for the present year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26

Stop paying rent. Buy lot at a ~. :,
ton Thursday, December "a gu eau
paw il of in small monthly payments
and soon own your home.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26

Are YOU going to the auction sale of
rosidence lots on Lee street Thursday,
nacenber p? This is very desirable
property.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
Sl4, 19S "a
o,,,,+o Daid Treasurer

BY am Is paid FtdsuIVI ,,1oo n,
per proper vouchers. Sl+' 40 OF
Treasurer Saville is unable to make
his annual report, owing to mum per
of ch acks being out. He always makes
his report January /. l find cash % on
hand at close of his books today 3d.
992. 95. Respectfully submitted,
r. +. BELL,
Clerk and Auditor.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26


Mayor and Members of Council. Cen
tlemen We submit herewith our an
nual report showing cost of street de-
partment for the present year
To amount paid street
overseer and hands. .... 81, 351 %
To am paid Hatcher & In
gram, mule board .... $50 90
To amt paid for feed
bought ................. % oz
To amt paid for lumber,
shingles, street purposes,
erecting stable in which
to keep mules. 1875 So
To amt paid for brick. 30
To amt paid for shoeing
mules ............... III 10
To amt paid for extra
mules for road machine. II 80
To amt paid on freight. = 66
To amt paid on miscella-
neous accountsfo for repair
of carts and cart harness,
nails, shoes, street tools,
minor items of expense. "a "
sI,9ol O8
BY 135 bu. corn on
hand. 800 0U
By 1900 lbs. fodder
on hand. ......... IL w
By 10 bales of hay on
hand. ....... ID
BY sale of old lumbr l So 81 10
Total cost. S1,8O6 SO
We have on hand two mules in good
condition and two almost worn out
carts, and the street tools are in very
good condition. The street hands and
overseer have also been used in work
ing at the cemetery, light plant and
fire engine house at times during the
year, of which tine there is no record,
but all is charged against the street
department. The above report will not
correspond with that made by Treas
urer Saville of this department, owing
to the fact that he has paid several
bills this year which were included in
reports of street department hereto
fore made. Respectfully submitted,
f. NJ. JENNINGS, Oh m.
F. NASWORTHY,
S. r. CHRISTIE,
Street committee.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26

q GEO III 1fHlcU
mucous PATCHES -
the mouth
tons on the sain,
sore throat. copper
cJlorcd splutcBe !.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
CITY CLERK BELLS REPORT.
1t Shows the Amount of Finance Derived
from Each Source.

The annual report of the clerk for
the year is as follows:
To amount of taxes on di-
gest TO be collected $50. Sl0,lo3 81
By amt col'd.... S8,944 o.
:" fl fas issued. -. 1,209 so
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
Ny Condition Could l
Have Been No Verse.

did me no good was getting worse all the
time my hair came out, ulcers appeared in nv
throat and mouth. my body was almost covered
with copper colored splotches and offensive
in my shoulders and arms. My condition could
have been no worse only those afflicted as was
can understand my sufferings. had about
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
Nearly 81, 900 Spent on the City's High
WAYS During the Year,

DAWSON, GA, Dec. IS, I900.-To the
Mayor and Members of Council. Cen
tlemen We submit herewith our an
nual report showing cost of street de-
partment for the present year
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT.
Increase in Revenue But Lacked ST 500 Of
Making Expenses.

Report of E. R. Sade, superintend-
ent of the electrical department, for
the year 1900, including revenues and
expenses for Noyembe" and Deem
Der, 1899, to December 1st, 1900:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Cost of Running Expenses for the Year Has
Been $t,499.68.
DAWSON. GA. Dec. 1S.

DAWSON, GA, Dec. Is, 1900.
To the Mayor and Council of Dawson:
We, the fire committee, beg to SUBJ
NIT the following report showing ex-
pense of fire department for the pres
ent year:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
When the
Hair FAILS

AkWW# swollen glands, achfng nusEi'i
WBRnN and bones, the disease IL makir
rapid Roadway. and far wors
symptoms viii follow unless the bloc 3
promptly and effectually clcansed Of tli3
violent destructive poison.
S. S. S. is the only safe and infallibie
cure for this disease. the only antidote
for this specific poison. 1t cures the
worst cases thoroughly and rerfnanentlY
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
CHIEF OXF0RD'S REPORT.
Unusually Large Collections of Police Court
Fines and Street Tax.

Annual report of Chief of Police
Oxford is as follows:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
1860 SO

Respectfully suDmIUUeu,
CHARLES DEUBLER,
F NJ. JENNINGS,
A. ]. BALDWIN,
Fire Committee.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26

In the fall of 1897
contracted Blood
Poison. I tried
three doctors, but
their treatment
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-12-26
REPORT OF STREET COMMITTEE.

=. s2,sO2 90
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-11

Rau- Ell Joseph, wo d for Mrs e Bosh
and smith, w shington.......--....... z 90
10 EN- ha ., goods Tor Frederick SJoll,
lee IAN -. IL ~
~abelkO Anton, nu'stng pauper, WASH
gOn w
SeversOn SIEVE t. saving wood for Mrs
laugsness, Springfield .................... s 90
$50 john j. aid t,r self, Lincoln ........... 8 80
Skjeie liver e. goods for Idgeborg Peter
>t'tl. Csnte....... .....................-... ~
,an.e-...... ......... ............. 10 90
wife, D coral ..... ......,............ rs 40
Schitz Aug, aid for self, ,incOln-....... 10 rs
Stenseth j, w"Od Tor G Msluny, Cal
mar, III W
Vanc' i,rOs, mere .andise NJ Dunning,
Decbfan ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~ w
Winter Cath, aid for self, Lincoln......... IL %
The per diem aud mileage of men,
bers was allowed as follows:
o. l.. WeniIes, 6 days. IS miles, e25 60
J j. Haug IL miles, $3.50
C. o. Moore 3 miles, "a 80
NJ. j Nicholson Z" Is miles, % SO
r.. s W"lfenberger 6 DAYS 10 IN. $3.50
The minutes read and approved.
On motion adjourned
Attest: +. A. MASTERS,
Auditor and Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-11
An Easy Decision
To reach is that
N. N. QuandahI & Co.'S
DRUG STORE

is the pleasantest place in DEBORAH to
do ones shopping. Clean, comfortable,
with courteous service, it rests one to
go there. Their line of goods Is the
best, everything fresh, pure and up-to-
date, and prices always reasonable. We
prescribe simple remedies for household
use that always prove efficacious.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-11
FIFTH DAY.

Sa m. April 9th. Board met pursu-
ant to adjournment, members all press
snt. Minutes of yesterdays meeting
read and approved.
Moved by Haug and seconded by
Wolfenberger that the Auditor is here
by authorized to issue warrants for $3.50
DOR week to G.. Christen, said money to
II used for support of q. F. Francis and
wife, to date from April LIST and con-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-11

ell Valuation mile
% Bloomfield LA 1850 Bloomfield A liz.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
MARRIED FOR HER AUNTIE.
\ German Girls Mfsfortune Told to
n Policeman. .

From the New York Commercial Advertiser)
Second Avenue policeman was called
upon TO decide a family dispute in one OF
the new tenement houses on side street
He refused to announce his decision be-
cause he was afraid the matter was not
strictly within his jurisdiction, he said, bat
this declaration he did not make until he
had heard both sides OF the case.
The couple had only been 2 month in the
country. The man was middleaged and
anything but prepossessing; she pretty
young woman of twenty-five.
Il never meant to marry this man, Herr
Policeman" she said in German. ut all
came through a misfortune. He was en-
gagged to marry my aunt. She IS only three
years younger than my mother, Herr Po-
liceman."
1t was at this point that the Herr Po-
liceman was about TO tell the complainant
that hers was a case for the courts, but he
was burning to know the character Of the
misfortune. SO ne listened.
"They were Just about to board an
American steamer so as to get married in
New York" she went on.
1T isn't true! How do you know | was
going to marry her?'' suddenly broke in
the husband. boastfully.
Weren't you engaged to her? And
didn't you pay for der ticket?" retorted
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
ChesnnenI.e Beach

It's happy throng that promenades the
great boardwalk at Chesapeake Beach
Sunday afternoons watching the bathers
and enjoying the long line of amusements
scattered along this thoroughfare. The
boardwalk is practically a Midway with
the right kind OF attractions-nothing SEN
eational-to make the day one of pleasure.
The great scenic railway, whose steep
slides shoot down almost to the water and
high Up through dense woods and darkenea
tunnels; the big carrouseI with galloplng
steesis; Photographic galleries. lunch buf-
feis, and score of minor attractions. are
built upon The shore side Of the walk. Ieay-
ing an unbrokeu view Of the bay.
An added attraction is the negro minstrel
troupe. which has been engaged for the
present week This troupe consists OF
thirty-four thoroughly trained profession
els. who excel in original coon songs ana
plantation melodies and in buck and wing
dancing. Two performances viii be given
daily. For Monday, Labor Day, a special
programme has been arranged. and extra
trains Will be run, leaving District line
depot terminal Columbia electric cars.
thirtyfye minutes ride from Treasury. at
10. II a. m. 2 3, ;. 6, and p. IN. Parlo.
cars attached to all trains
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
Round Trip,
Soc.
ParIOr Car Seats,
f5C
EACH WAY.

the wife. Better keep still and let the
Herr Policeman hear me out. 1t was this
way. Herr Policeman: ] went to see them
off. Well, l was on board talking to him
and locking over the ship. while auntie was
fussing around on the dock, bidding her
friends farewell. She is very SLOW. auntle
is. Oh, so slowi Well, when the ship
pulled out l was scared to death, because
| was on board and auntie she Was on the
dock screaming and weeping. The ship
wouldn't stop for her, so he (pointing at
her husband) shouted to her that he would
send her ticket as soon as we got to
America But he didn't mean 1t. the ras-
cal On the ship he called me pet names
and when cried he kissed my tears away
and told me l was his treasure; that he
never meant to marry aIntie, and that ne
would make me happy in America. And |.
foolish woman that 1 was, believed him
and consented to marry him."
"well?" the Herr Policeman could not
help asking.
"Oh, he's liar and brute. He drinks
and he makes only S. a week, and when |
cry he raises his arm at me and threatens
to hit me. | don't want to be his wife.
Herr Policeman" she pleaded, with sobs.
THE Almighty has punished me for going
back on auntie, but | don't want him, Herr
Policeman. l don't want him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
AN OLD SPORT ON POKER.
An Instance of the Affinity Between
brandy and Luck.

(trofn the brooklyn Eagie-)
"A clear brain and steady nerve vii.
win out in the long rum" said the Old
Sport, but there are times when the op-
poker, for Instance. Did you ever sit into
a game with brain keenly alert for every
thing that S going on. and play whole
night withoi 1t getting even three of a kind,
while the player opposite, with a brain
befuddled with drink, fills in four Bushes
and rakes in nearly every pot? Occur
rences of this kind are a travesty on the
old saw, but they are only possible when
the game is on the square.
Il had an experience of the kind some
years ago that made the old saw look like
thirty cents. l had been invited to Join in
a quiet game with quarter limit and a
rounder of fifty pots whenever full hand
of jacks or better was called. There were
several strangers in the game and / de-
termined to keep my brain clear. ! stuck
to lithia and lemon for two hours, at the
end of which l found myself almost
cleaned out. My steady brain had been
able to bet on an occasional pair, but as
to filing a flush or full house, 1t had
been brilliantly unsuccessful.
e Switch 1 said to myself and switch
it was. The next time it came TO ordering
drinks, / said brandy. We had struck one
of those 50-cent FOUNDERS just then and l
opened the pot with jacks and tens, the
fifth card being king. While the others
were making up their minds to stay, /
drank my brandy and without skinning
over my hand again, / discarded what l
believed to be the king. The brandy, strik-
ing my cold stomach, went tingling through
my veins and clogged my brain. drew IN
my card. looked at it without taking an
other glance at the others. | bet the lin
it and the next man dropped. The man op-
posite me raised and the others quit. I
raised and my opponent lifted again. | went
him another fifty and he came back Then
l boosted again and he threw his cards into
the deck
Il was about to DO the same when some
body demanded to see my openers. / threw
them down face Inward and brought to light
three jacks. ten spot and a king. ! had
discarded one of my tens instead OF the
king. The other fellow had quit with a
pat straight my confident betting, due to
the brandy. throwing him OFF. / took mora
Of the same several times after and quit
the game when it broke with a tidy hit TO
the good. don't recommend brandy as
regular concomitant 20 poker. but you can
draw your own conclusions"