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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14

A lecturer was once descanting on
the superiority Of nature over art when
an irrcyercnt listener in the audience
fired that old question at him:
How would you look, sir, without
your wig?"
Young man." instantly replied the
lecturer, pointing his finger at him,
you have furnished me an apt illus
tration for my argument. My bald
ness can be traced to the artificial hab-
its Of our modern civilization. while
the w.g l am wearing here he raised
his voice till the windows shook lis
made Of natural hairy.
The audience ru-tl,d T.. apprrcia
tion of The pat@r Iy L.. 2 . .r'.t>.. and
the speaker MAS f.. - .-.l %
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14

al say that Adam and Eve never ex.
isted." declared the first theological
disputant.
"Oh. but they did" answered the sec.
Ond theological disputant.
How do you know they did2 Were
you there"
How do you know they dldn't9
Were you thereF-Baltimore Amerl'
can.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14
A CORDIAL RECEPTION.
The Root, Agent Got one Tint
Mnsm-L LmL.mL.l Tor Him.

Tho rooL AGENT tot one Thnt
wasn't intended For Him.
There is Il farmer living just north
of Evanston and a book agent some
where IN the cosmopolitan desert Of
Chicago each OF whom feels that he IS
= vicrim Of n cruel circumstance.
LAST week the farmer had a note
from rnpnaw 10 say tlat the boy
would visit the farm on Thursday.
Uncle and nephew had not met for ff-
teen years. aud the old man drove TO
the station in his most uncomfortable
coat that he MIGHT welcome his sister )
child But the young man failed 10
arrive. After waiting till the last pas
senger had disappeared the old man
drove away. disappointed.
The hool. agent entered INTO the dra-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14

Brown has just had the telephone
put on to his private house and has
also purchased a new fox terrier.
The other evening Jones rang him
up and was in the middle Of inviting
him and his wife to dinner when the
new dog, whose first experience OF the
telephone it was, commenced barking.
"Shut up. you brute. he shouted
without removing the transmitter far
enough away from his mouth. and now
Mr.. and Mrs Brown can't make out
what happened to Jones' as be cross
es the street every time he meets them.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14

A barber was just finishing lathering
a customer and was talking yolubly,
as usual.
"Yes. sir" he said. there's no care
lessness allowed by our employer. Ev-
cry time we cut . customers face we
are fined 81, and if we make an ugly
cash it costs us 81
Then. picking up and brandishing
his razor. he added: but l don't care
a rap today. I've just won SO"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14
Parasites of the Tiger

In speaking of the minute parasites
which are found in the hairy part OF
tigers foot a scientist says: They con-
stitute one Of the most wonderful Gu
riosities | know Of In the animal world.
The parasites are SO small as to be al
most invisible to the naked eye, and
yet each Is a perfect counterpart OF the
tiger-head. ears. jaw, legs, claws,
body, tail, all are there.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14
The Arctic WRnMel.

In cold countries where snow pre-
walls during long winter many of the
animals change the hue Of their coats
TO a white tint. The arctic bear and
fox are white throughout the year.
The northern hare Is brown in summer
and white in winter. The weasel Is
especially curious. 1t retains its brown
ccat until the first snow appears and
then whtens in a few hours.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14
KeepinR Vegetables.

Vegetables should never be put into
the cellar, as many of them contain
acids which will absorb the poison OF
the ground air, and If eaten will prove
very unhealthy. and II allowed to re-
main will rapidly decompose and fill
the air which arises to the upper rooms
with a poison that will undoubtedly
cause much mischief. Potatoes should
not be exposed to the sun. but kept In
some dry place where the light and air
can always strike them.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14
A Liquid Glue.

An excellent liquid glue that is very
tenacious and almost dampproof can
be made by dissolving glue In nitric
ether and adding a few pieces OF caout-
chouc. The solution must be allowed
to stand a few days and frequently
stirred As the ether will only dissolve
a certain amount Of glue there Is ns
danger of getting 1t too thick.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14

ProfessoF-lf person In good health,
but who imagined himself sick, should
send for you. what would you do?
Medical Student - Give him some.
thing 10 make him sick and then ad-
minister an antidote.
Professor - Don't waste any more
time here. Hang out your shingle.-
New York Weekly.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14

"a Durango man." remarks the
FloreSvlle tMoJ Chronicle, was show
Ing TO a friend the good points of bis
dog and threw q half dollar coin into
the river. Obedleutiy the dog dived for
the coin and brought up a two pound
catfish and 30 cauts in change"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14

81 wish | could think of some new
and unusual birthday present to sur
prise mamma with this year" said
Miss De Muir. wIiukIing her fair brow
in deep pcrplcNity.
How do you think she'd like a SON
in-law?" hoarscly whispered young
Spoonamore.-Cinci Enquirer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14

Wife reviSiting the scene Of her be
rothan-l remember. Algernon so well
whom you proposed to me how painful
~ embarrassed you We're.
AlgernOn-YeS. dear. and ! remem-
Der so well how kind and encouraging
you were and how easy you made II
for me, after all Tit Bits.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14
Meat In Norway.

You don't see fresh meat In Norway
any more frequently than In Japan.
There is an abundance of ham, bacon
and other cured meats and odd things
like reindecrs' tongues and launches
from polar bears sent down from the
arctics. but very little beefsteak, roast
beef or mutton. Chicago Herald.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14
In RemptNtton,s WAY.

5ones-Has your wife gov her new
nat YETI
Brown-No; I've given her the money
for It several times. but she has spent
II on some great, glorious bargain she
saw before she got 20 the mIlllner shop
Detroit Free Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14
Social Obligation.

Little Elmer-Papa, why is it more
blessed to give than TO receive!
Professor BroadhCad-Be Because, my
son, if you permit yourself to receive
you are compelled to give about three
times as much in return in order to
properly express your gratitude.-Smart
SET
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14
THE sTIRRuP cuN

ny short and happy day 10 dnnei !
The long and lonely night comes Sn. =, 81 4
And at my door the pale hoSAs stan4 x
10 cnrTJ me 80 unknown lands. IL
RiS whinny shrill. bis paving hoces ~
Sound dreadful as q gathering secFcA
And must leave this sheltering root
And toys ot lite % soft and warm. { y,
o -
Tender and warm the joys Of life; x
Good friends. the faithful and tAA 4rass
Ny rosy children and my wife,
So sweet TO kiss. 80 fair 20 view.
30 sweet to kiss, % fair 10 view; =
The night comes on. the lights burn blue.
And at my door the pale horse stands
10 bear me forth 20 unknown lands.
John Hay.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14
Mnaieh.

Tcss-So Mr. Borem called on you last
evening. | don't suppose you got
chance to open your mouth.
Jess-Oh, yes, frequently. But 1t
didn't do any good He didn't pay any
attention to my yawns.-Philadelphla
Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14

It is always a matter Of surprise that
others should take their worries so
mucn t. heart; also that they make SO
light Of ours Smart Set
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14

Some people expect fortune TO break
in the door and announce her arrival
through a MISUNDERSTANDING Ban.
DeT
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-11-14
u. l.. Il W. X. r.
j. J. q ROWN,
THE EYE A SPECIALITY.

THE EYE A SPECIALITY
Eyes tested, treated fitted with glass
es and artificial eyes supplied.
IL Market Street, Bloomsbury, Pa.
Hours-l0 a. III. to p III.
Telephone 1896
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
DEATH OF MRS. JONES.
Well-Known Lady Dies in South
ern Part of the County.

Mrs. Lucinda Jones, the subject OF
this sketch, was born November 8,
1880, departed this life August3l, 1901,
near New Hope church, in the south
ern part Of the county, and all thaS
was mortal of her was laid away in old
New Hope church yard to await the
final resurrection.
When Christ shall come to make up
His Jewels we believe that Sister Jones
will be one of the pearls to adorn the
Savior's crown. She was almost life.
long member of the Methodist church,
some forty years of this time being
spent in New Hope church. She was
poor as the world counts poverty, but
rich toward God. She left one daught-
err bereft of mothers love-Mrs. Cal
lie Rivers The church and cOmmuni-
ty are poorer in her death, but heaven
is richer To the sorrowing ones we
would say, look up; our Father would
not put one useless thorn in our crOwL
of sorrow, nor needless drop in our
cup of grief. Her pastor, j. L. SMITH.
Graves. Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
ENJOYED HIS VISIT.
A Correspondent Had a Pleasant
Time in a Dawson Home.

The following item of local interest
is from the Cuth bert Liberals Noch-
way correspondence: I'VE have had
the pleasure of visiting Dawson since
our last While there it was our good
fortune to get an invitation to the
beautiful home of Mr. N. j. Barnes,
where we were treated royalty with all
the good things of life. Miss Alice
Barnes invited several of her friends
around. complimentary to Miss Gym
thia Sessions of Cuthbert, the cele-
brated singer. Miss Sessions had the
exclusive attention of every person in
the house. She deserves lots of praise
and will make lots Of friends wher-
ever she goes. There was nothing left
undone that would have added any
thing to the enjoyment of those pres
emit MIR. and Mrs. Barnes just know
how to make people have good time,
and we trust it may be our good for
tune to visit this good family again
some sweet day"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
New Crop Ruta Baga, White Globe, Cow Horn,
Red Top and Flat Dutch Turnp Seeds at
DAWSON DRUG CO.. Wholesale and Retail.
FARRAR s. HARRIS, Propretors.
PARROTT PARAGRAPHS.
A Terrell Mans Experience in the Wire
grass. News Notes and Personals.

People from here prospecting in the
wiregrass are meeting with varied eX-
periences. A gentleman who went
down there recently says that he was
much pleased with the land and haa
decided to buy, but while riding along
he met woman in the road flourish
ing big pistol and telling him to give
the road. He gave the road without a
word, and made straight shoot back
to Terrell, satisfied that he would be
safer here.
Mr.. John May Of Lofin, Russell
county, Ala, is visiting DR.. j. H. Will
liford. He brought with him his two
daughters, Marie and Louise. who will
remain and enter the Parrott high
school MIR. May has fine farm on the
Chattahoochee river. He is one OF
Terrell's old citizens.
Rev. T. G. Gardner has closed a Sc
ries of protracted meetings on the Par
rott circuit. He reports having had
fine meetings, resulting in sixteen ad-
ditions to the Methodist church on
profession of faith and number by
letter.
Mr.. j. w. Russell. who was reported
as having sold his farm. says he has
not sold and does not want to sell, as
he is satisfied that Terrell is the place
for him.
Mr.. w. V. Perry has bought of MIR.
]. K. Mercer the Wilbur Bridges
ralm, three miles south of Parl OFT.
Price paid, Sl,0CO.
Mr.. and Mrs, John C. Whaley enter
tanned quite a number of young people
at delightful ice cream and cake sup
per Friday night.
Mr.. w. A. Henry goes today to Sas
ser. where he will begin work as sales
man and bookkeeper for Il. B. Webb.
Miss Matte Henry will return TO.
morrow to the industrial college at
Milledgevillc.
Misses Pearl and Julia Christie of
Dawson are visiting in Parrott.
Our school is still improving. Board
ers are coming in every week.
DR.. Arnold has been quite sick, but
is up again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
DEATH OF MRS. ORR.
WeI!-KnoWn Woman Dies Over
in Randolph County.

Mrs. Georgia Orr, wife of Benjamin
Hill Orr, departed this life in the
Tenth district of Randolph county on
Wednesday, the 4th inst, at 6 o'clocl'
a. M, aged about p years. She was a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James p.
Hay and grand-daugh of the late
Washington Joyce, who was sheriff OF
Randolph county way back in the
40's. "Bles ed are the dead who die
in the Lord from henceforth, for they
rest from their labors, and their works
do follow them" She leaves a stricken
husband and two little boys, one OF
whom is an infant. Rest in peace, un-
Til the trump shall bid thee arise from
the tomb. She was buried in the Gem
eteIy at New Prospect church, in the
Fourth district of Randolph county, on
the 9th inst. the last sad rites being
performed by the Rev. w. d. McGreg-
or. 7. A. MCWILLIAMS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
THE CITY SCHOOLS
WILL OPEN MONDAY.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ARRIVED
AT THIS DECISION FRIDAY.
Familiar Clang of the Old College Bell to
Soon ResOund Teachers Will Meet
Saturday TO Grade Pupils.

IL wont be long before the old bell
on College hill will ring out its sum
mons. Come to school" At called
session of the city board of public
school commissioners Friday afternoon
the question was taken up for discus
sion.
The city council having previously
removed the restrictions placed upon
children of school age on account OF
scarlet fever, it was decided to open
the schools on next Monday, Septem-
Der Is.
Those teachers absent on visits or
vacations have been notified TO be
present on the date named, and every
thing will be in readiness for the be-
ginning of the fall term.
On next Friday and Saturday Super
intendent Hawkins and the teachers
will be at the school buildings for the
purpose of examining and grading new
pupils and those who failed TO make
the succeeding grade at the close of
the last session.
Dawson's splendid system of public
schools have a iustly-gained reputation
throughout the state, and 1t will be
preserved by superintendent Hankins
and his corps of able assistants
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11

Modern ideas demand higher educa-
ton, especially for boys. The vigor-
Gus intellectual and spiritual life. the
college spirit and enthusiasm among
the students, and the enlarged endow-
ment and increased facilities of Mercer
University at Macon, Ca, make this
institution one of the foremost in the
South. The cost of the course is very
reasonable, while location. climate and
surroundings are of the best. The
President is a believer in modern en-
terprise, and the resulting improve
ments are shown very clearly by the
catalogue, which will be sent by Pres
ide1t 2. ID. Pollock, Macon. Ca. On re-
quest, giving very full information
about the University.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
A TEXAS WONDER.
Hall'S Great Discovery,

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes. seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs rheumatism and all irreg-
ularities of the kidneys and bladd 1r
in both men and women, regulates
bladder troubles in children. If not
sold by our druggist, will be sent by
mail on receipt of 81. One small bot
tie is two months treatment, and will
cure any case above mentioned; DR..
w. Z Hall, sole manufacturer, P. O..
Box 629, ST. Louis, Mo. Send for tes-
timonials. Sold by Dawson Drug Co.,
Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
PELHAM.
The Brightest Star in South Georgia S
Richly JeweIed Crown.

Highest point south OF Fort Valley;
population. 1890, 1884; 1900, 945; safe To-
cal estimate now, 1000.
Capital invested in enterprises last
twelve months, 100000.
This is the great cane belt of south
Georgia. | have some fine farms that
must be sold quick if at all. Price SO,
so, Sl2 and SlS per acre. Near town.
Terms part cash. one-third to one-half.
Cut this ad ou:, it will not appear
again. Address S. Il. BLANTON,
Real Estate. Pelham, Ca.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
Mnmb Our Don ny or WI
r = CLARK, Proprietor of The Fair.
BIG DAMAGE SUIT.
Hoke Smith at Georgetown Repre-
senting Plaintiff.

Hon. Hoke Smith, eX-secretary of
the interior, is at Georgetown this
week, where he is engaged as counsel
for the plaintiffs in the case of Vining
VS.. the Central Railroad and Banking
Company of Georgia, on trial before
Judge Sheffield in Quitman superior
court.
1t will be remembered that in 1899
two freight trains collided near
Georgetown. and Engineer Vining,
who as pulling the throttle on one of
them, was killed in lhe smashup. His
family is sueing the Central for dam
ages.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
See our buggies and wagons
before you buy,
Perry & Roberts.
GEORGIA'S CORN CROP.
1t Will Be OFF From 0ne-Fourth to One
Third.

Assistant agricultural Commissioner
r. F. Wright say the corn crop in
Georgia is cut off from one fourth TO
one-third
In some localities the reduction will
reach as high as 80 and 60 per cent of
the average yield.
Captain Wright says that hundreds
of Georgia farmers depend for their
corn supply entirely upon their bottom
lands.
The recent foods have been uisas-
trous TO them. The early spring rains
washed away the first planting, and the
later summer rains destroyed the
the second planting.
The failure of the corn crop in the
west, coupled with the short hay crop,
has run prices of both hay and corn out
of sight.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
Has Left for the Philippines.

Mrs. w. O. Thornton left Wednes-
day for the Philippines, where she
went to join her husband. Lieutenant
w. O. Thornton, U. S. A. Lieutenant
Thornton is Dawson citizen, and is
making for himself quite an enviable
reputation as one of Uncle Sans Off
GERS in his new possessions.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
An Approaching Marriage.

1t is announced that early in No
yenber Cupid will apply the healing
balm to two young hearts he wounded
with his unerring dart. Nj. I. C..
Hoyl formerly of Dawson and now at
the head of Monroe public schools, and
Miss Ruby Dews of Cuthbert are TO
be joined IN the holy bonds of
wedlock This news will give hap
piness to the mahy friends OF Professor
Hoyl here. Miss Dews is a popular
social favorive ia Cuthbert and is well
known in Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
0uitman Court.

The fall session of Quitman superior
court convened at Georgetown Monday
with Judge Sheffield presiding. Be-
sides Solicitor LANG and Stenograph-
err Christie. Congressman Griggs and
Attorneys Yeomans, Raines, Wilkin-
son and Gurr went down to be in at
tendance.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
Veterans TO Elect DELEGATES,

Commander T. A. McWilliams of the
confederate veterans has ordered them
to appear in Dawson on next Saturday,
18th inst, at 10 O'Clock, for the pur-
pose of electing delegates to the con-
federate reunion at Macon in October
Commander McWilliams desires that
all the veterans who can como will do
so without fail.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
Charley Joiner Back.

Mr.. Charles Joiner, who has been
the popular agent of the Seaboard Air
Line at Sasser, is no longer with the
road, and has returned to Dawson.
His friends here are glad TO welcome
him back Mr.. J. c.. Suttles has been
appointed to succeed Mr.. Joiner.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
A Charter Granted.

Col. r. r. Marlin and Mr.. y J. Bald
win returned Monday from George
town. where Col. Marlin appeared be-
fore Judge Sheffield and asked that Il
charter be granted to the Eufaula
Brick Manufacturing Co. The char
tere as granted by Judge Sheffield Mon
daV morning
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
READ THIS.

CONVICTION. GA. July 23. 1855
This is to certify that l have used
DR.. Halls Great Discovery for rheu-
matism, kidney and bladder troubles,
and will say that it is far superior to
l have ever used for the
above complaint. Very respectfully,
H. l. HORTON, ex-MarshaI.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
HORSE SWAppERS.
They Propose to Have Big Con-
ventiOn in Dawson in
October.

The horse traders of this and sur
rounding counties propose to have a
convention on October II. They will
be legion when they all get here, and
scores of horses and hundreds of dol
Lars are expected to change hands.
All the picturesqueness of the typi-
cal horse swapping convention will be
added to Dawson during the time they
are here
The newspapers in all nearby cOun-
ties are requested TO copy.
International Silver Pine Healing
Oil at FultOn'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
You Know What You Are Taking

when you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic, because the formula is
plainly printed On every bottle, show
ing that is simply Iron and Quinine in
form. No cure. no pay. sec.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11

Don't wait until you become chroni-
cally constipated, but take Dewitt S
Little Early Risers now and then.
They will keep your liver and bowels
in good order. Easy to take. Safe pills.
DAWSON DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11

4 diseased liver declares itself by
moroseness. mental depression. lack of
energy. restlessness. melancholy and
constipation. Herbine will restore the
liver to d healthy condition. Price soc.
DAWSON DRUG CO.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11

Buy your dry goods, shoes and cloth
ing ofus We can save you from 20 to 30
per cent. Cash buying and cash sell
ing make every day bargain day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
MIDWAY School.

The Midway school. under the prin-
ctpalship of Prof. G III. Kenyon, will
open on Monday. September %. The
outlook for prosperous session of the
school is very hattering.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11
Bought a Home.

Mr.. w. J. Lewis has bought the
residence he is at present occupying
on Fourth avenue.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11

DR.. LOYAL Ford's Dyspepticide is a
cure, not mere relief from in1iges-
tiOn. 1t digests the food and makes the
stomach right.
DAVIDSON h RFNDRIc1<
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11

DAVIDSON & KENDRICK.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-09-11

Ladies, Misses, Mems and
be sold. Bleaching, Shee1ing,
Checks at satisfactory prices.