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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
6EoRGIAs PEACH CROP COMMENTED ON
The New York Sun Throws Boquet At Luscious Fruit Products
Crop Around Dawson Success

remarkably favorable, there have been
very few insect pests or fungus troub-
les, and the crop is both large and the
best that Georgia has ever grown.
Four-ffths of the crop of 1898 was
the liberia peach, and most of the
supply came to the market within
three weeks; but today three or four
other popular varieties are ripening in
succession, so that the marketing OF
the crop will be quite evenly distrib-
uted oyer five or six weeks, ending
early in August.
These are busy days in Georgia. Ice
factories are running day and night TO
supply the refrigerator cars; crate and
basket foctories have hard work to
keep up with their orders; the local
fruit pickers and packers have been
reinforced by many recruits from
Florida; hundreds of hands are en-
ployed in the Hale orchard at Fl. Val
ley alone, and no wonder, for this is
the largest peach orchard in the
world. 1t will contribute about 25O
carloads to the supply, and five or six
other orchards in Georgia will each
ship 100 carloads or more.
Perfect organization of transporta-
tion and market facilities are required
to dispose of such "a quantity of fruit
so early in the season. We have the
facilities, and Georgia's fine crop will
be we'll out of the way before the later
| supply arrives.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
Piles Upon TOP OF Piles.

Piles upon top of piles of people
have the Piles, and DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures them. There are
many different kinds of piles, but II
you get the genuine and original
Witch Hazel Salve made by E. Q. De-
Witt & Co. of Chicago cure is GER
tain. Fl. A. Tisdale of Summerton
6. c., SAYS: II had piles 20 years and
DeWitt's Salve cured me after every
thing else failed" Sold by
DAWSON DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
DAWSON NEGRO PAID FINE.
Had a Box Full of Ten Dollar
Gold Pieces at Home.

On Monday John Smith, a negro
man, was arrested for some Offense
and taken before Judge Crisp in the
city court. The man was found guilty,
the fine and cost amounting to about
$40. The negro mad no money but said
to the Judge:
IF you will let me go to my home in
Dawson l will pay the fine as well as
the expense OF any man you NAV send
with me-"
The Judge appointed Baliff Brown as
escort.
Arriving at Dawson the bailiff and
his prisoner walked up the railroad
about a mile to the negroes home. The
man went to his barn, where, after
delving around for some time, a bunch
of KEYS were unearthed. He then
went inside, returning in a short time
with medium size salmon box, made
of tin, which was full of ten dollar gold
pieces. After paying the fine the
negro made the bailiff present of a
couple of bottles of wine, and sent him
on his way rejoicing. --Americus
Press.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
GRIGGS IN NEW YORK.
Popular Georgia Congressman
MingIes With Politicians.

Hon. J. M. Griggs of this city, the
popular representative of the second
district in congress, has the following
kind notice of his presence in New
York given him by the Constitutions
special correspondent in that city:
A large number of prominent demo-
Gratis from different parts of the
country who are not members of the
committee, are here. Judge Jim
Griggs. who is on his way to Canada
with Mrs. Griggs, spent the day in
New York, and naturally mingled
with the politicians, with whom he Is
very popular.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27

Georgia's magnificent peach crop
this year has attracted attention all
over the country. The crop has been
more than double that of last year, and
the Central of Georgia has handled
often more than a hundred cars per
day during the season which is draw
ing to close. MANY going from Daw-
son, the crops in Terrell county being
unusually large, and the quality excel
lent.
The New York Sun has taken notice
of Georgia's peach crop. and in its is
sue of July II makes .the following ed
itoral mention of the situation:
The appreciative peach eater who
has extolled in the Sun the merits OF
the juicy, freestone supplies from
Georgia, spoke not a bit too highly of
the delicious fruit. This is Georgia g
greatest peach year, and it is estimat-
ed that by August l fully 5000 car
loads will have been distributed to all
the great centers of consumption east
OF the Mississippi river.
Several years ago Georgia came to
the front as one of the great peach
producing states, aud she is now a
leading factor in the markets. Her
last great peach crop was in 1898
when $500 carloads we're distributed,
But the yield of that year will proba'
bly, be more than doubled this season
for the weather conditions have been
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
THEY COME AND GO.

ReY. and Mrs. J. w. Quarterman
are visiting relatives in southeast
Georgia. Mr.. Quarterman is now en-.
joying vacation of several weeks
from his pastoral duties.
Mrs. E. L. Rainey and children left
Thursday for Atlanta, where they will
spend several days with Mr.. RaineY,
who is attending the legislature.
Mrs. J. F. Kiddoo and Mrs. M. l.
Baldwin have returned to their homes
in Cu6hbert after a pleasant visit to
Mrs. ]. G. Parks.
Miss Susie Hunter OF Union Springs,
Ala, returned home yesterday after
spending some time as the guest OF
Mrs. j. G. Dean.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. McNulty and
Mrs. S. S. James .left Saturday for a
visit to TYbee and subsequently to the
mountains.
DIR. and Mrs. H. w. Harris leave to-
day for New York, where DR.. Harris
will take post graduate course in
medicine.
Judge J. W. Roberts is again in his
Office after a vacation of several days
spent in Atlanta aud Indian Spring.
Mrs. J. NJ. Bell has returned from a
short visit to her parents, Hon. and
Mrs. r. F. Crittenden, in Shellman.
Mr.. Stewart and Miss Vernal Griggs
are visiting their grandparents, Hon.
and Mrs. D. r. Stewart, at Vernal.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jordan of New
Orleans are visiting the formers
mother, Mrs. M. r. Jordan.
Mrs. r. E. Thornton and children
I have returned home from a visit to
relatives in Alabama.
/ Mrs. r. w. Kennedy, who has been
visiting relatives at Quitman, has re.
turned to her home.
Rev. J. NJ. Long and family left
Monday for Gray, Ca, where they will
spend three weeks.
Mr.. Lee Jordan and family of New
Orleans are guests of DR.. and Mrs. T
II. Thurmond.
Mrs. Frank Breedlove and children
of ,Carrollton are visiting relatives
near Dawson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Mercer are at
home after trip of several days TO
Indian Spring.
Mr.. J. w. Wooten and daughters,
Misses Emma and Clare left yesterday
for St. Louis.
Mrs. Crockett Baldwin aud Miss
Lizzie Baldwin are visiting relatives
il Jackson.
Miss Matte Burton of Smithville is
the guest of Miss Mary Lizzie AnsleY
this week.
Miss Nita Kendrick left Wednesday
for a several days visit to Indian
Spring.
Messrs. J. B. Hayes and J. D. Laing
are at home from the ST. Louis expo.
, sition.
Miss Lille Cheatham is the guest,of
Mrs. A. j. Carver at Warm Springs.
DIR. c. F. Crouch left Monday to
spend a week with friends at Senoia.
Mr.. Walter A. Mercer of San An.
tonis, Texas is in the city.
Mrs. J. w. Wooten is a guest at the
Wigwam at Indian Spring.
Mrs. 1. W. Gregory of Savannah is
the guest of relatives.
Mr.. A. j. Hill left Saturday for St.
Louis.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
MANY OFFENDERS PUNISHED
LONG DOCKET WAS DISPOSED OF BY
THE CITY COURT.
Aggregate Fines Nearly thousand Dol
lars. Pistol TOters Catch 1t HeaV.
lily from Judge Raines.

One of the heaviest dockets in the
history of the city court was disposed
of by Judge Raines at the regular
quarterly session which adjourned last
Wednesday morning.
No small amount of civil business
occupied the courts attention, and tif-
teen offenders whose names appeared
on the criminal docket were given sem
fences. In every case the Judge said
twelve months, with varying amounts
of release payments. The heaviest ine
imposed was on Tom Granger, $3.50 for
carrying concealed weapons. Judge
Raines has no sympathy for the pistol
toter, and always gives this especial
class of law.breakers very near or
quite the full limit of the law.
Those who received sentences were
as follows: Mark West, misdemeanor;
Ellen Peterson, misdemeanor; Jack
johnson, larceny from the house; Allen
King, misdemeanor; Esther Galloway,
misdemeanor; Matte Shorter, larceny
from the house; Sam Stewart, pointing
pistol at another; Victor Mobley, as
sault and battery; Charlie George,
wife whipping; Tom Granger, conceal
ed weapons; Julius Hill, misdemeanor;
Madison Little, misdemeanor; Jennie
Holman, assault and battery: Enoch
Lucas, msdemeanor. Twelve months
was the term of sentence imposed on
every offender.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
GrOWth Of Mercer University.

During the session of 1903 4 at Mer-
Ger University two new buildings were
completed, the enrolment of students
was larger than ever before and in
other respects the year was the best in
the history of this famous Baptist in
stitution at Macon, Ga.
Mercer offers three courses: Acad-
emic, leading to A. B., B. s., A. M
and M. S. degrees; law, one year
leading to B. L. degree aud to practice
in the Georgia courts without further
examination; pharmaceutical, diploma
of which admits direct to state exam
nation.
President P. D. Pollock will send
catalogue to anyone interested.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
She Tried Five Doctors.

Mrs. Francis L. Sales of Missouri
Valley, Ia, writes: 81 have been
afflicted with kidney trouble five years;
had severe pains in my back and fire.
uuent desire to urinaue. When riding
! experienced much pain over the
region of the kidneys. l tried five
physicians without benefit and then
concluded to try Foley's Kidney Cure.
After taking three Sl00 bottles l was
com pletelY cured"
HENDRICKS DRUG STORE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
ReceiIed

-Four car loads of vehicles.
B. B. PERRY & Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
APPROACHING MARRIAGE.
Engagement of Miss Christie and
Mr.. HoIlingswOrth Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Christie have an
nounced the approaching marriage OF
their daughter, Miss Lillian, to Mr..
John G. Hollingsworth. The marriage
will be solemntzed at two o'clock at
the Methodist church on Wednesday,
August 10.
The announcement of the engage
ment will be read with much interest
by the many friends of Miss Christie
and Mr.. Hollingsworth, who are
among Dawson's most popular and
prominent young people.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
Mn NIX STILL AT LARGE
,orp 0F MR.. CHAMBLEss HAS
W." .or BEEN RE-CAPTURE0.
onmors That He Had Been Rear
acted Since His Escape Are
UnCOnflrmed.


Nix, the negro who shot and
S.3 Mr.. W. o. Chambless at Graves
saturday night July l6, is still at
bryce, Nows NV
.ootured near Cuthbert Monday
-, nv Sheriff Bynum and the Ter
/ " county posse who were searching
:. him, but he made his escape .
:, was reported on the streets OF
s.oo Wednesday morning that NIX
/ been re-captured in Randolph
.,, Tuesday night and was In the
t,.,o5y of Sheriff Bynum, and this re-
w., was generally believed. In fact
',o Of those who composed the
,.so from this county came home
/ Yr satisfied that the Randolph coun-
l. .berif had possession of the negro
f. would deliver him to Sheriff
rsri.tie at a convenient time and
blace
All kinds of rumors and reports were
circulation and all of them were
,,o or less believed until its unreli-
hir,v was discovered, and it seemed
Ibot GREAT many of the reports were
erar,ed by practical jokers and enlarg
l. upon by everyone who retold it, I'M
h, M one had confidence in what he
| eard. The Fort Gaines train passed
sbrougb Dawson Wednesday with two
caroads of watermelons that it carried
h Smitbville to connect with a
through freight for the northern
markets.. and it was said that the pris-
bDar was carried on it to Americas un-
her protection of the Cuth bert Rifles.
This is only a fair sample of the reports
that gained circulation and believers.
Both Sheriffs Christie and Bynum
say that Nix has not been arrested nor
are his whereabouts, known to them, that
be has not been heard of since his es'
Cspe Monday night, and that this is
tbe true situation there is little room
10 doubt. for the simple reason that II
Nix was captured these two officials
would certainly know of it, and having
had sufficient time to get the prisoner
to place OF safety, there is nc
excuse for keeping his capture secret.
Ii Nix was captured Sheriff Christie
would certainly make the fact known
TO relieve the anxiety ofsthe friends OF
the murdered man.
1t is said that when Nix escaped
from the officers Monday night he left
bareheaded, barefooted and coatless,
bis capture having been effected while
he was asleep. NIx's capture was
effected by the arrest of his brother,
Henry Nix, who was known by the
searching party to be wanted in Ter
rell county by Sheriff Christie for
shooting at Marshall Tom Laney oil
Brentwood several months ago, the
crowd promising him a money consid'
Grafton and his liberty to conduct them
to Genes hiding place. Henry Nix
conducted the party to the home of g
brOtherin.law of Gene Nix'5, and we3a
Into the house and disarmed his broth
ar while sleeping, before Sheriff
Bynum and party entered.
There is very liGtle reason to dou bt
that that the negro is yet at large, ant
That the relax IN the search caused by
She false reports will enable him L
make good his escape.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
4 Pleasant Cue.

Col. NJ. f. Yeomans rendered a
number of his friends an enjoyable
barbecue on mis- place south of Dawson
Saturday. The meats were deliciously
prepared aud the occasion was very
pleasant one.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
A Delightful Occasion.

Miss Alice Melton was hostess at a
lawn party given for the younger soci-
ETY. rset Monday evening. A large
number of young people we're scatter
ed over the lawn, where they INDUCED
in light-hearted cow ersatiOn and en-
loved delicious refreshments,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-07-27
That ThrOhhlng Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchiess
merit for sick and nervous headaches.
They make pure blood and build up
your health. Only % cents, money
back If not cured. Sold by Dawson
Drug Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-04-22
To The Ladies

am coming with a>full line OF Lad
les tailor made suits ready to wear.
walking and dress skirts. spring and
summer shirt-waists, silk waists, fancy
collars and belts. am ladies' tailor
by trade and will make everything fit
have been In your town before and
the people know that my prices and
goods are the same as Eastern houses.
Don't miss calling on me at the Ne
vada House Annex Room Al. Even
if you don't buy come and SEE me any
way. Ill be In your town commencing
Friday The 22nd = Hackel's Cloak and
Suit House, head office Second and
Market ST. San Francisco, branch
store 9 w Second st. Reno. Nevada.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-04-22
BUSINESS BOOMING

The influx of men to this vicinity,
caused by the work in progress on the
great irrigation canal is making itself
felt more than ever. and many Of
Wadsworth's business men, especially
the proprietors Of hotels, restaurants
and saloons are doing greater
amount of business than ever before
in the history Of the town. not except
ing the time when the Southern Pa
cific reconstruction work was in full
blast.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-04-22

w. H. Port Of Olinghouse is spend
ing few days In town.
Mrs. A. Pollock has returned from
an extended vacation spent in San
Francisco, Sacramento and Santa
Cruz.
w. c. Grimes and Jas. w. Richards
returned to Fallon yesterday. Mr..
Grimes from a short visit to Reno and
Mr.. Richards from San Francisco
where he purchased a new line Of
goods for his general merchandise
store.
H. Richard Condy left for Stockton
this morning for visit to his mother
F.A. Weller has returned to his sur
vey camp In Churchill county after a
extended visit to Reno.
McCulloch & Co.. has purchased a
choice bunch of prime beef cattle from
Hon. w. c. Crimes to supply the local
market.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-04-22
Shrewd Business Men Have
Faith in Future and will
Stay With the Town

Wednesday evening number Of
our merchants and citizens who expect
t, stay with the old town. after the S..
P. takes its departure for East Reno.
met at John Lees store, to look the
situation squarely In the face and de-
wise ways and means, be there any,
where by Wadsworth would be unable
to arise Phoenix like from the ashes of
it former greatness. A thorough can
vassing Of the situation was made and
when intelligent minds grasp our pres
ent standing and future greatness, we
have much to be thankful for after all.
The meeting was called to order by
w. D. Linton. nominating r. H. Cow
les for chairman. Capt Wallstab as
treasurer and Mr.. Linton was also
elected as secretary.
Organization was effected which is
to continue indefinitely and work for
the best interests Of WadsWorth In the
future. Mr. E. GrisWold spoke at
some length on our resources, stating
that with our fine school house and
school organization. water and light
system. our beautiful shade trees and
town site, with many desirable build
ing lots vacant when the Southern Pa
cfic employees take their departure. we
should easily be able to maintain fine
town. which, within three to five years,
with the surrounding country covered
with productive farms.-the u. S. irri-
CATION canal making this possible
be one Of the leading cities of Nevada
A town which will be based on some
thing more substantial than the whms
Of railroad company. His only fear
was that the company would not main
tain the track and freight house at this
point or give US train service through
here. He suggested some means
whereby the railroad company could
be Induced to continue giving us
iirst-class service.
Mr.. Griswold invited suggestions.
which were made by w. D. Linton
and Captain Wallstab, who both waxed
somewhat enthusiastic on the future
Of our town.
MIR. Linton brought up the subject Of
lire protection when the S. P Co.
moved their shops, thereby depriving
US OF steam power for our fire pump.
The gentleman stated that he had been
promised insurance for the town by
representatives of leading companies.
protection from fires was maintained
alter the exod-s of the railroad people.
ana the town had settled down to its
normal basis. This subject was salts
'actorily adjusted by Mr.. H. w. Esden
ol the Wadsworth Light & Power Co..
VINO guaranteed electricity and mo-
'or. which would furnish more pumping
poWer than we have ever had hereto
fore.
mr. Linton gave out information
received at first hands. regarding acre
.se which will be put under the
u''ch ajacent to Wadsworth, facts re-
sarding the throwing open Of the Pyra-
'''io reservation. with its tens Of thous
a''oS OF acres of rich lands 10 settlers,
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-04-22
A MOVE IN THE
RIGHT DIRECTION
Association Formed to Inform the Outside
World of Wadsworth's Possibilities

anu lhC koou News tnat the latest In
formation was that our citizens could
acquire title to the land they now oc-
cupy as building lots and homes. He
generously volunteered to test the gen.
uineness Of the report and will imme-
diately make application for two lots
in town of which he now holds possess
sion. This will be test of something
of incalculable benefit to all who intend
to stay in Wadsworth.
The question Of preserving the
beautiful shade trees throughout the
town was spoken of at length. 1t was
resolved to make the members pres.
ent committee Of the whole to use
their most earnest endeavors to dis
suade retiring residents OF the town
from cutting down these ornaments,
which have taken nearly score of
years to grow. and have made of
Wadsworth an oasis Of beauty in the
desert. What little benefit would ac-
crue in the matter of firewood would
not weigh in the balance with the graf
itude Of the survivors of the town or
the future residents. Let each one
pause and think. ere he destroys any
vegetation in Wadsworth.
A committee consisting Of E Girls
void, N. A. Hummel and w. D.
Linton was instructed to ascertain
rights Of the town with respect to keep
ing a line of track in operation through
this place. The committee was en-
powered to act on anything coming un-
der their notice that will tend to up
build and help the future Of the town
along
A committee of correspondence and
information was also formed consisting
of II. w. Esden, Theo. Wetmore and
w. A. Short, whose offices are TO
answer all inquiries and give all avail
able information of the town and sur
rounding country to future homeseek-
ers. All persons desiring information
are respectfully referred to than.
1t was unanimously agreed by all
present to assist pro rata in the defray-
ing Of all necessary expenses incurred
by both committees
The membership roll was signed by
w. D. Linton, r. H. Cowles. J. c.
Babcock, John Lee, E. Griswold. H.
w. Esden, Jas. F. Crosby, John S.
Short, Jas. Poole, w. A. Short, J. A.
Gregory, Theo. Wetmore, c. Wastab.
r. N. Brannin, v g. Hindmarsh.
1t is the wish Of the Citizens Co
operative Ass ociation OF WadsWorth,
to have every good citizen who intends
to stay with the little burg, place his
name on their membership roll and get
in and dig for the good Of the cause
and the future of the best town and
people in the State.
This is but the neuclus Of an organ
ization which will undoubtedly cause
Wadsworth to regain its former glory
and. if possible, increase it ten-fold
In the future.
Timely notice Of the next meeting OF
the Association will be given through
the columns Of the DISPATCH by
Chairman Cowles and rousing turn
out Of all public spirited citizens is ex-
pected.
Now don't let us be KNOCKERS
bury your little hammer and turn out
with brand new boost for Wa1sw wortn'
first. last and all the time.