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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-01-01
REAL ESTATE DEALS.
Several Pieces of City Property Have
Changed Hands.

Several deals in city real estate have
occurred within the past few days. Mrs.
Simpson of Smithville has purchchas-
ed from Mr.. L. G.. Durham the latter's
residence on Lee street, the price paid
for the property being $500.
The Newberry residence on Lee
street has been bought by Mr.. B. b.
Williams, the purchase price being
$1,000. Mr.. A. j. Baldwin has pur'
chased MIR. D. w. Sears residence
near the Seaboard depot. the property
selling for $3.50.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-01-01
NERVOUS PROSTRATION.
Miss w. Childs- Blackburn Tells
How She Was Cured.

"DEAR MRS. PNKHAM 81 take
pleasure in acknowledging the effects
of Lydia Il. PinlSham's Vegetable
Compound. In my estimation there
is no female remedy to equal it. Weak
ness not properly attended to, together
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-01-01
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused by
it heart disease,
pneumonia, hear
failure or apoplexy
are often the result
of kidney disease. II
kidney trouble is al
lowed to advance the
kidney y p is o n e q
blood will attack the
vital oYoapS ar the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-01-01


~alleyS themselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
5 5iaoder troubles most always result from
ob arrangement of the kidneys and cure is
n. Iii quickest by proper treatment of
c c1 Moneys. If you are feeling badly you
S SDp make no mistake by taking DR.. Kiimer's
bIa"daanp-Root, the great kidney liver and
inc . ColfectS inability 10 hold urine and scald-
uT S pam In passing it, and overcomes that
g pp ofss necessity of being compelled to
tiTr O.'en during the day. and 10 get up many
e .,tos curing the night. The mild and the
rr sai;. effect of Swamp-Root is soon
dsrf,,l - stands the highest for its won
Sn,.s 'GS OF Inc most distressing cases.
BY all -iNoot IS pleasant to take and sold
siz.d h..I IeeistS IN fifty-cent and one-dollar
nave nave sample bottle of as. L<9i,sszsTss .s,
wis wonderful new dis 4 4: ;:::
liver sJnEery and book that ssssssi. i:
tells s.lls all about it, both Hom. !, $500.
Binvboeeoy mail. Address DR.. Kilner &. Co.
readina . ION ~. 7. Whsn writing mention
'ais generous offer in this paper.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-01-01
We Are Going to Return
to Our Customers a
Part of OUR Profits.

will customers trading ticket with the amount OF
stamped when purchases amount
be entitled presenting the tickets
selecting article
This offer includes 80 day accounts
provided strictly within 80 Remember that
day lose the discount IN
this method
ing dividing with We in
tend to keep up what the people
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-01-01

Dozier & Perry have had a good
trade, and are thankful TO their friends
for the same.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-22
Rv D. ". Mcrver.

! Selma June 21.-(Staff Correspondence.) --JEhe Central City of Alabama is the name given to Selma It Is beautitul city with fbroad streets. spreading oaks s,i and commodious homes--a typical Black Belt town. It's people are made up or t4le old time Southern gentlemen ano wnfneia and of their descendants. and the chIrairy of it's men and beauty or us women are acknowledged everywhere.
 nj Nthe midst of one of the richest ana snxst fertile agricultural sections of the State. its many advantages ot climate; aoil and natural resources are unequaueu and are coming to be duly appreciateu py fhezhome seekers and manufacturers. Us Transportation facilities are unsurpasseu; having two main lines of railroads ana the river, and enjoying water compeu7 tipn 1t has never suffered from any arpi77 frary rates, and in that respect has been most fortunate.
 There is the Southern Railroad with Us main line from Meridian Miss. to Rome, Ga passing through the State from west to east, and q branch to Akron ana giving close connection with Birmingham.
 The l.. and N. Railroad is just com plcfing its line from Flontaton to Meri- dian. which will give a through line to Pensacola and in the near future be a most important artery of commerce and means a great deal for the future of this city, and there is the Western of Ala barHa safld the Mobile and Birmingham. asfart of the Southern system.
 Selma is the fourth city of the State in poplafipn Sthe last census giving 1t S.7l3. although it claims nearly twice that num- her and those who ought. to. know, say that the cluim is we'll founded, and that In the supurbs and territory contign2 2us and really. in the city will reach tnily
 Tlle manufacturing interests of Selma xare many and varied two huge cotton rnllis. the Hawthorn and the Esteile, are
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-22
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as stenographer can reduce it to tyne. Each accompanied with acurate map.
 Contracted to have summerfieid. Orr ville Plantersyile. Marion Junction Rich- mond. Cariowyllle, Burnsville and Pleas- ant Hill surveyed and mapped, there he. Ing no maps of these towns in existence.
 can give any infofmation desired about any land In the county, In the most re- liable way, in the shortest time. and at the most reasonable prices.
 They are doing the first real, first-cIass Have all matters relating to taxes, liens. pending suits, mortgages, deeds. iudg- ments. incorporate IS. notices of adverse possession. marriage records. relief of the disabilities of mortgage, proceedings of Orphan, Probate, City, Circuit and Chan cery Courts in short everything, even remotely affecting the title to realty on hand and accessible at a moments notice.
 Work was started in getting,the books ten years ago and has been progressing for two and one-half years, at large out lay of money, and are now ready to do all this character of work in the county. All work guaranteed to be first class and reliable
 Much carelessness has been manifested by owners of land in the county hereto fore Many defects in titles. some cur able, some incurabie. Every defect and imperfection fully shown and set out in any abstract made by them. It would pay every person owning land in the county to have full and complete ah- Sudct oi the same thus maze. They VIII have the most complete set.ts books, un- der the most perfect system in the South
 In this work Colonel Quarles is assisted by MT. Willia O. Hagerty, who has fif- teen years experience in the abstract bus mess, and one of the most capable ex- perts in his line in the State.
 Hon. A. D. Pitts.
 Hon. A. D. Pitts came here from Union- town, where he vas at the head of the bar and at the ton. he will be anywhere Pnr,,t ,tv1er f@ al, 1,1 l,,- L.,flA large and rapidly growing practice and his clients find In him not only one who knows the law and how to bring it to their aid, but friend in all their trou- bles. an adviser upon whom they can rely and place their full confidence. MT. Pitts is one of the abIest lawyers in Alabama, has made most enviable rep utation at the bar and is pleasant and agreeable companion. His splendid and honest face may be seen elsewhere. MT. Pitts has always taken an active and
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builded new temple commensurate with the blessings that had been bestowed up- on the people. It was in 1893. when the whole country was panic stricken and when the banks in nearly every city ex- cept Selma were issuing script, that this congregation raised $35,000 and started the work of the present commodious and handsome church building. The Second Baptist Church congregation followed suit and built a neat structure on Law renee Street at a cost of about $10,000. The Cumberland Presbyterians did like wise, selling their lot, corner of Church and Dallas Streets and building on the corner of Green and Selma Streets, a comfortable brick house, costing about the same amount.
 '"fhen there was lull, and the congre- gation of Temple Mishkan Israel sold their old synagogue and built a handsome $20,000 temple on Broad Street. The First Baptist and the Church Street Methodist churches decided about the same time to have new buildings.
 '"rhe Christian Church has purchased a larger lot and have accumulated quite a large sum towards a new church build ing. the Water Street Methodist Church Church is already one of the largest and handsomest in the State but an addition of lecture room is contemplated. plans having been drawn and submitted. This leaves but one church more, the Ala bama Street Presbyterian Church, and it will be only few years before a hand some stone or brick building supercedes the wooden house of worship now in use
 Nor have the negroes of Selma been idle. They have erected the First Bap- tist Church on Lawrence Street, which
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-22

him for years in the work what they know of him. and with one sentiment they reply you can't say anything too good of McGlll-the fact is we rather you wouldn't sing half the real praise due him for fear we'll have trouble keeping other associations from trying to take him away
 MT McGm is the highest type of Chris tian gehtleman; refined, polished, exceed ingIy courteous, cultured and splendid physical instructor, he is one of the cit zens of Selma whom there will be war in Troy over an attempt to take him was married few years ago to his charm ing wife Miss Huber, of LoutsyiIie. Ky. Mrs. McGill Is quite as popular as her accomplished husband.
 first Y NJ. C. A: pr. W. W. Harper, President; c. NJ. Howard. Vice President Truman l.. McGin, General Secretary; B. H. Perrin, Assistant Secretary; R. H. Mabry, Recording Secretary; 1. E.
 A New Gymnasium.
 The front of the building that is to be erected for gymnasium. bath rooms and natatorium, iS on Lauderdale Street structure to be two stories and half On the first floor will be a natatorium 20x+0 feet, with a depth graduated from l-2 to feet. The water for this pool will come from an artesian well, The pool win be finished off with tiling and with cemenl floor and paving around. The plan of regulating the temperature is the very latest, that of steam radiators, so that a moderate temperature may be had in severe weather. The appoint ments for those who are fond of such sports will carry spTingboards, travelling rings, drop bars etc. It will take twelve hours to flush and refill, thus fresh dip is provided each day.
 There will be four shower rooms fitted up with the latest in needle showers, ' five tubs and accessories, ten dressing rooms and 150 lockers for depositing raiment. Special hours will be named for men. boys and ladies. On days set apart for ladies they win have the ex- elusive use of the swimming pool and baths, with maid attendants and private entrance from lAluderdale Street.
 The gymnasium will occupy the entire second floor. 60xl0 feet. and will be com pletely equip ped with the most modern of apparatus Around the gymnasium will be @ running track which can be converted into a visitors gallery with I seating capacity of 300 people.
 This addition will be connected with the main building by a covered way with the entrance through the main building.
 On the lot will be yet room enough for a tennis court and outdoor athletics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-22

auditorium. a wide lobby, a reading room for men and another for boys l6 and un- der; these rooms are furnished for their classes Saa accordinsiy The reading s,nss room room technical publications. newspapers and miscellaneous periodicals The boys room is equipped with games and literature suitable for lads, who are restricted so their own section. The third floor con- tains 8 complete gymnasium with paths and 1t is very popular with all the mem bers.
 The present building, costing s26ooo, was vas largely the gift of citizens of Selma Tn 1870 Major Joseph Hardie and MT: " :. B. Gill returned from meeting or the International Y. M. c. A in Atlanta ana began the agitation of the matter 1ss @ or a ed the good work by subscribing sS.o0. Major Hardie gave $1.0 .000 MT. George 0. Baker sl, l,000. and others sums ranging downward to the widows mite. Members of the Isbell family, Mrs. Vim. F.. Arm strong. Mrs. Wm. N. Boynton and Mrs. Joseph Hardie donated the cost of the lot. S10,000. Capt. Vim. P. Armstrong was made Chairman of the Building Con- mittee.
 Today the Association numbers some 4oo members of both classes. associate ana active. Only active members can parlic- ipate in the control of the affairs Of the An annual fee of s5 Is charged, which admits to the use of the rooms, baths and gymnasium.
 Two days in the week there are classes ir athletics for small boys under the d. rection of MT. B. H. Perrin, Assistant Director of Physical Culture. He IS very popular with the boys and among other accomplishments Is q speedy twirl- CT of the sphere of happiness to every lover of a ball game.
 Secretary McGill.
 !. The fY M. c. A. has been very fortun- ate in choosing good men for its active head and. practical conduct. For some five years the present popular and very capable Secretary. MT. Truman l.. Mc- Gil has presided over the upward ana onward to greater results work Of the I'M. c. A. Ask those identified with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-22

The erection of this addition will en- able the use of the third floor of the present building for sleeptne rooms :cr young men, and will provide fourteen Of the sum of money required to carry out this undertaking. some S9.OOo, one half, has been raised. MT. E. Lamar, who has charge of this fund. expects to meet with ready and enthusiastic re- sponse when the general solicitation IS IS made and Selmians always do their full duty in this as in other good work.
 The Railroad Y. M. c. A.
 The Southern Railway branch of the Y. NJ. c. A. has acquired the property now occupied by it, on Alabama Street. tn East Selma, at d cost of $2.5CO. This department is in close touch with the railroad employees. and mechanics who largely reside in that section of the city In fact this portion of Selma contains a busy hive of home builders and bread winners who earn their living by industry and skill and verify by the sweat of their brows.
 The present structure is two and half stories high, contains fourteen rooms, the upper floor is fitted as dormitory: rail road men can go there at any hour and secure good. comfortable bed at the nominal cost of 10 cents.
 The first floor is occupied by the read Ing rooms, which contains all the latest periodicals. local papers and The Ad- vertiser, also a first class library which IS belng added to as opportunity ouers In the rooms set apart for pastimes are such games as domiuoes, checkers, chess, crokinole, etc. The bath rooms are nice ly equipped with tubs and shower. Tie large lawn will be used for tennis and basket ball and out-door pleasures.
 The lecaure hall seating 125, has just had addition of piano from the Ladies Aux iliary
 It Is the purpose of the Y. M. c. A. to remodel the building. adding thereto, and increasing it's comfort and capacity; as 1t is, the demand has already outgrown It's present limits.
 MT. Peter Burke, Chairman of the Committee of Management, has devoted himself to the fostering of this very use- full branch. in fact he himself has largely been Instrumental in raising the funds for the purchase of the present building.
 MT. T. Frank Warner. (30 years of age). of Pittsburg, came to the post of Grand c Secretary about a wear ar more arc. ard has rendered most efficient service; in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-22
The Public Schools.

Selma's public school system is unique in that it is divorced from politics and has been all the third of a century that now measures its existence. Those who laid it's plans builded wisely. The City School Board. body of representative citizens. came into existence in a time when social conditions and political dew iltry were serious questions. Then It was that wise heads Joined trust on the one hand and a gift from Peabody. and sup plementing 1t with city contributions, laid the founda ions for q school system un- surpassed in any city. This City Board is self perpetuating; all vacancies oc- curing are filled by the Board. One ie- suit has been the selection of capable teachers without the political pull so often used in other communities. Wise selections have therefore called for but four changes and this spirit of conserva- tism has borne good fruit.
 The property interests of the school system will approximate the sum or s6O,00o, when the main structure now un- der construction shall have been com- pleted and furnished.
 The annual cost for all purposes is about $l6.000.
 The number of white pupils is about 700; af colored, 400. ~
 Prof. R. F.. Hardaway is principal of all schools with a corps of sixteen white teachers and R. B. Hudson Vice-Prin- dpal with corps of five colored teach CTS.
 Dallas Academy-dear 10 the hearts of many-isf the pride of the city. Years ago a noble gift was made of its pres ent site and an old frame structure by MT. Johnson. Now there stands instead a modern. well-appointed and handsyne piece of school architecture.
 This school has furnished from its High School Course men and women who rank with those of any school. no matter, thow advanced its course. Its diploma admits without examination to schools devoted to the highest courses. For few years branch school named
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-22

earnest interest in the politics of his state ana county, and while not an office seeker; he knows and feels the advantage or good government and the importance of having good and true men to administer the laws, and to that extent he works and makes himself felt in obtaining that result: AS lawyer and as man he a leader and his fellow citizens delight to follow him.
 Mir. Pitts has big body, big brain and q big heart and to know him is to be his friend: He is known and beloved all over the State and there is no man in Alabama who has made a better repu- tation at the bar or enjoys more envi- able name as lawyer and as a private might well boast and Selma Is proud of generous and clever Aleck Pitts.
 B. F. Wilson.
 B. F. Wilson removed to Selma in the winter of 1899 from Talladega, where he hs d resided and practiced law for twelve years. In 1852, while living in Talladega, he was elected Solicitor for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, 70 ming to Selma SoDn after his term of office expired. He was born and raised at Montevailo, Shelby the bar at Columbiana, where he prac- ticed with his brother. the late Henry Wilson, and ex-Governor R. W. Cobb, before removing to Talladega.
 Although he has been in Selma but three years he is building up good law practice and is held in high esteem by both the bar and the people generally.
 In November, 1sS3. ne married Miss Alice A. Smith, of this city, a daughter of the late Washington M. Smith, and q sister of the late Mrs. Hilary A. Her bert and of Mrs. w. w. Quarles Of Selma.
 Hon. H. F. Reese. ...-:
 Hon. H. F. Reese is one of the rising young men of Alabama. He has forged to the front as lawyer and is doing splendid practice. He has never held any political office. but stepped aside from the busy work of his profession long enough to serve his people in the Consti- tutional Convention where he took a most important part in the work of the com mittees and in the debates. He made most enviable reputation in that body an is recognized as one of the first men of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-22

the Greene Street" has been necessary, occupying rented building. Today there is under construction beautiful building, up-to-date, and named after one who for years was identified with the City School Board, as well as with many public in stitutipns 'n Selma, Geo. o. Baker.
 The Colored school, named for pr. Courtney J. Clark, who diligently devoted himself to the greatest watclfuncss over tho affairs of the school system of Sel- ma; who pushed to successful realization the splendid school for colored children. Dr. Clark secured the incorporation in the setting apart mills of the taxes for the use of the City School Board; this takes the daily bre ld of the minds of the school children of Selma away from the mill of Nacilatng city councils.
 Tho public schools of Selma receive about St,000 from the State, sll,090 from the city and approximately $l,00O from tuition m the ady anCed grades.
 Mir. Hardlway, Who for twenty years mas presided over the practical work of the schools, said in his last annual report :;
 While we believe that childhood should be IS bright and as happy as pos sible We also believe that the school is a workshop and school life d time for earnest and hard labor: and the royal road to learning is persistent application, and that success is the result of struggle with and mastery of difficulty. It Is the part of school life to impress this truth upon the young, or else the lessons of this period are empty and vain. Directed and guided in our lahors by these views. and with a purpose single 10 the good of those entrusted to our care, we believe that the public school system of Selma continues to be worthy of the confidence of the people, and is faithfully discharg' ing it's duty" ,.-- done" from many who knowing the good werk for them, have sent again to this fountain of knowledge yet other little pitchers"
 arabIy and lovingly associated in the minds of the people of Selma with it's splendid school system and it is hoped as the demand for more room brings yet oth- eff structures, that fitting tribute to his loyalty and devotion to this cause may bring suitable memorial to this good citizen, in naming it: Peacock School
 The Y. M. c. A.
 For one third of a century the Y. NJ C. A. has labored 10 throw around the youths of Selma dn environment of purity and healthfuIness. Today ii owns one of the most complete establishments for this work there is ia existence The building of attractive outward appearance is pe- culiarly adapted in its arrangements for the work The first floor up contains an
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doubtless to see such material develop ments as will pale the brilliant fires which biazed on every hand when the Nfneteenth Century passed into history. And it requires neither a prophet nor yet the son of prophet to see in the ensuing few years such remarkable growth as shall attract Statewide heed.
 And in the rumble of laden trains; in the rush of bardened ship; in the smoke of countless shops and mills and factories which are more and more thickly dotting the landscape far and near; in the hustle and stress and strenuousness which Is seething on every hand; in the triumphal march of progress along the highway of an unparalleled prosperity in which the feet of this nation are now set, Selma Is preparcd to act well her part.
 An simpcrtant city. in an important State. in an important section of an inn porfant nation, those who east their lot with Selma are assured of prosperity happiness. success.
 Thero is a splendid water system which elippiles the nGrest water from artesi1n wells and the plant is abundantly able to supply city of twice the size. There arc fine pumps. the largest of which has d capaciiy of 5.Og0.000 gallons The com pany was organized in lSS6 with a capita. Of $l25.00A.
 The street car system is treasure, and