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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
Sheriff's Sale.

Georgia, Terrell County.-Will be sold on the
first Tuesday in October next, at public cutlery
at the court house door in said county, within the
legal hours of sale to the highest bidder for cash
certain property, OF which the following is full
and com lete description: One lot, No. IA. in
block s, ia Paschals northeast addition in Daw-
son Terrell county Ga Said lot fronts Center
street 52< feet and runs west 1874 fee. Said prop
erty levied on as the property Of Mary and Rip
Coolidge to satisfy an execution issued from the
Justices court Of the 1l54th district &. NJ, in
favor of d. H. Ozer against said Mary and Rip
Coolidge; said property in possession of Rip and
Mary Coolidge Also at the same time and place will
be sold one lot No. II, block 10, and bounded on
the west by Cheatham street, north by Crawford
street, south by lot No 10, and on the east by
alley Said property levied on as the property OF
cution issued from the Justices court Of l154th
district. G. Nj. Of said county, in favor Of D. H.
Ozier against Camp and Mrs. Camp Pittman,
said property in possession OF Camp ana MIS-
Camp Pittman. This Sept. |, 1905.
j. II. OXFORD, Sheriff.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
Inv WILL BORROW A BIG WAD
-. Committee Instructed to Negotiate Loan 70
finance 0''' u
Pay Bu'9 A'l0N- '~1 "0iN" 0yS-
tenn. Several Thousand Are Needed,

Co. for a boiler, and 1858 80 to the
firm OF whom the air compressor was
oought-being half of the purchase
price. These bills, together with the
usual expenses of the city for the next
sixty days make about 500 that
will be needed.
There is in the treasury about 81, 200
and the dispensary is due the city
81, 200, which will leave about SIS, 900.
less the income from police court fines
and the water and light departments,
to be borrowed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
n ACTIVE CAMPAIGN BEGUN
any ROARD is URGING 10
" SCHOOL TAXATION.

toner wilkinson Has Made
S a..,.,aI Addresses on the Subject,
and Has Other Dates.
rbo county board of education has
. - an active campaign for local
''sstion for the public schools OF Ter
he'll county IT
wilkinson spoke on the subject at
.p,lmot. Gunnells, and Pleasant Hill,
Az tbe result that every person pres
". Of each of these schools signed the
tron for an election. During this
J gs.E Mr.. wilkinson will address the
sson o. at Liberty school house on
S TSopE evening, the 18th; Midway
, I''h house on Wednesday evening,
I ~ snT I9tb. Bronwood on Thursday even
Wv the 18th; Planters school house on
Tg3iday evening, the 18th, and Bell
saTpr school house on Monday even
M M date about one hundred names
b,rp been signed to the petition, and
more is no doubt that an election will
] y called. In order to have an cleo
F.. ian in Terrell county it is necessary
/ n have a petition containing the
,,mpS of one-fourth of the qualified
Tofprs of the county presented to the
miiDary. At present there are l,594
sgistered voters in the county, of
gTfi,b about 400 reside within the cor
mrate limits of the city of Dawson.
! Mi, leaves a total of about 1900
mters outside of the city of Dawson,
(which number q petition contain
/ rg over 300 signatures will be neces-
ary in order to have an election
.aled
tits highly important that the peo-
/ BE should be informed on this sub
bet in order that they may vote in
|plHgiby. The result of the election
| HL fix the policy of the people of this
county in educational matters, and it
|sWeli to know the facts before acting.
The board of education of Terrell
county are determined that the SUBJ
let shall be presented in every section
b the county and to every Individual
INIT if possible, so that the people
|nay unquestionably voice their sentl-
|nentS at the ballot box.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
Administrators Sale.

Georgia, Terrell County-By virtue Of an order
Of the Court Of Ordinary Of said county, said
state. granted at the September term, there will
he sold before the court house door Of said coun
~ on the first Tuesday in October next between
The legal honrs of sale to the highest bidder the
following described property to wit: One-fourth
The west side of Crawford street said county and
state. the same being the north half Of the tract
Of land described in deed from Randall Ware to
Margaret Hall. recorded in book =, page 543, Of
Sent 2 1q06 H. H. TURNER, Admir-
'p of the estate OF Margaret Hall
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
Administrators Sale.

Georgia. Terrell County.-By virtue of an order
of the Court of Ordinary OF SAID county granted at
the July term. 1906 there will be sold before the
court house door in said county, on the first Tues
day in October next, between the legal hours OF
sale to the highest bidder, the following describ-
consisting of 100 acres off of lot No. l4S: lying
west of Nochaway creek, also 81 acres OF land
living and being on the east side OF lot OF land NO
Ia and adjacent to the above described 100 acres
the same containing 1872 acres, more or less, and
is situated in the 18th district Of Terrell county
Ga. Terms cash. This Sept. l, 1906.
H. A. WILKINSON, Admr.
OF estate of B. +. Pritchett, deceased.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12

Meeting of the city council
At q nigbt the finance committee
Fps'd'55 o nS was instructed to borrow
thai ~, g' money to pay bills incurred
Eufclsn' ring the waterworks system
b inPIO ,r the ordinary expenses OF
bpd osil tor the next two months.
Ihs Gil! ~ meeting of the council bills
Atul.9 inc 81. 500 were approved and
Sggrs5 noid. among them $3.85l.57 to
prdS ,rsrican Pipe Manufacturing Co.
DE s aI sl.Ol7.5O to tie R. D. Cole
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
WAS A VERY SICK BOY.

Was Cured by Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy.
"When my boy was two years old
no mad a severe attack of bowel COM
nIaint but by the use of Chamber
Iainis Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy we brought him out all
right." says Maggie Hickox, of Mid
land. Mich. This remedy can be de-
nended upon in the most severe cases.
Even cholera infantum is cured by it.
Follow the plain printed directions
and a cure is certain. For sale by
Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
Administrators Sale.

Georgia. Terrell County. by virtue OF an order
of the Court of Ordinary of SAID county granted at
court house door in said county on the first Tues.
day in october next between the legal hours OF
sale. to the highest bidder for cash the following
described property towit: 118 acres Of land, more
or less off of the west side of lot OF land number
"a in the nth district Of Terrell county, Ga.
Sold as the property of Miss Salome }. James, de-
ceased. This Sept. l, 1906.
H. A. WILKINSON, Admr.
Of Estate of Miss SalOme J. james, Deceased.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
SUCCUMBED TO AN OPERATION.

Aformer Dawson Lady Dies at San
itarium.
Mrs J. NJ. Cobb, stepmother of Mr..
y NJ Cobb, Jr., of Dawson, and a
T resident of this city, died last
tuesday, from an operation performed
ior chronic trouble at a sanitarium
IN ~ aIdosta. She never rallied after
We surgeons did their work.
SrS' Cobb, who was a resident OF
tn,!lngton at the time of her death, was
SSTS, a Miss Ferguson of Shellman.
SlS was christian woman of splen-
T Ju accomplishments, and everybody
'G M knew her was her friend.
St tHe remains were Inferred in the
'ueiIman cemetery Wednesday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
HEROD HAPPENINGS.
Occurrences in and Around the
South Terrell Village.

occurrences in and Around the
South Terrell Village.
The friends here of Rev. NJ. F.
Beals sympathise deeply with him in
the death of his eldest daughter, Miss
Daisy Beals. Miss Beals died in
Blaekshear, where she was teaching
school, on Monday of last week, and
was inferred in Savannah on Tuesday.
If the city fathers would cut the i'm
mense crop of weeds off the sidewalks
it would add not only to the looks,
but the health of the town, and if they
would fill up some of the deep holes in
the streets it would make travelling
much pleasanter and perhaps save a
suit for damages against the town
council.
Mr.. G. NJ. Harris, whose health is
improved since his trip TO the springs,
was the guest of honor at luncheon
in east Herod Wednesday. Those
present were Mr.. G. M. Harris and
wife, Judge and Mrs. J. p. Hanna,
Hon. K. w. Harris, Misses Susie
Dean and Bert Howard and Mrs. Da-
Wis.
Mr.. H. F. Melton has added extra
rooms and porches to his residence,
and also had it painted. 1t is now
one of Herod's handsomest homes.
The Misses McLain were charming
hostesses at an informal reception
Thursday evening, given in honor of
the visiting young ladies.
Mrs. Elmore Garner, Master Frank
Garner and Mrs. Edgar Worsham
were out to see their many Herod
friends Friday.
Miss Charlie Claude Harris has
been elected librarian at Andrew Fee
male college, and will leave for Cuth-
bert next week.
Misses Agnes Brim, Mildred Quailes
and Ruth and Olive McLendOn will
leave for school at Milledgeville
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c.. Cocker, after the
ftteenth, will be at home to their
friends at the residence of Mrs. S. w.
Hass.
Misses Susie Dean and Bert How
ard, who have been visiting here, are
spending this week with Dawson rela-
tives.
Handsome Ed Joiner of Sasser was
over Sunday afternoon 10 see one Of
Herod's bellies.
Miss Alma McLain leaves Saturday
for Brenau to complete her musical
education.
King Cotton keeps our gins quite
busy. The brick gin runs at night
also.
Mr.. Roberts of near Dawson was q
guest Sunday of his daughter, Mrs
Horsley.
Mrs. Cobb, teacher of much ex'
perience, ID in charge of our literary
school.
Prof. r. Lee Worsham of Athen;
was welcome visitors to Herod las
week.
We regret that little James Corbin
still continues very sick with fever.
Mr.. Leon McLendon has accepted g
position in the postotfice at Cuthbert.
Clever Kit Harris spent Wednesda!
here with his very numerous friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Worsham wer,
down to see homefolks Sunday.
Jess Hass has been wrestling witt
the chills, but has come out victor.
Col. J. w. Harris of Cuthbert mad
the homefolks a visit last week.
Prof. L. A. Giles was one OF Her
DDS pleasant visitors last week.
We regret that Mr.. Farza Coke
still remains quite i'll.
Mr.. Lem Jay was pleasant vlSlto
here Wednesday. .
Frank Melton is at home from hi
summer outing.
Miss Ruby McLain has returne
| from Cuthbert.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
For Leave to Sell.

Georgia. Terrell County,. b. Christie, adj
ministrator Of the estate Of r. Christie deceased
having applied to me for leave to sell the real and
DersOnal property Of the said estate, notice Is
hereby given that unless some cause Is shown to
the contrary said leave will be granted at the DC
t0ber term Of this court, to be held on the hrsi
Monday in October next. This the Bird day Of
September, 1906. W. B. CHEAfHAM' ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
Administrators Sale.

Georgia. Terrell County.-By virtue OF an order
Of the Court Of Ordinary Of said county will be
sold before the court house door in Dawson, IN
said county within the lawful hours OF SAFE, on
the first Tuesday in October next, sixty acres,
more OF less in the northeast corner of lot Of
land number 1914, in the Eleventh district Of said
place Sold as the property Of the estate Of
Margaret Eaton deceased. Terms cash. This Sept.
4 to7S j. R. MERCER, Admir-.
on the estate Of Margaret Eaton, deceased.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12

wiu Repair District Court House.
At the September meeting of the
hoard of county commissioners Mr..
w II. Dismuke was appointed COM
,nittee to have needed repairs made
On the Fourth district court house at
nOvarel
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
no Cure a Cold in one Day

+ola Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
nTng0ists refund money if it fails to
cnre ID, w. Groves Signature is on
each box. 25c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12

Tetley's teas have just arrived.
J. NJ. RAUCH.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12

Stop, reflect, and you will prefer
getting in the bus.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-09-12
I. M. WILLIAMS,

Real Estate Agent. Dawson, Ga.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
Church IN ryroIese Abs.

proceeded to make a meal of our rolls.
No ~ten-course dinner ever served
tasted half so good as did those two
half-sour Jumps of coarse bread, and
when, at the conclusion of our frugal
repast, we filled our pipes and lay
down in the doorway to enjoy our aft.
e~r-dinner smoke, we both felt mor
like monarchs than we ever hoped to
again.
Although our muscles rebelled at
the thought of getting back to work,
we both knew the dangers of Alpine
climbing after dark, so, binding hand
fuls of straw INTO our shoes, to keep
the snow from caking on them, we
started on our homeward way.
BY the time we had reached the out
skirts of the wood, the sun was al
ready low, and the distant howl of
the timber wolf acted as a wonderful
stimulant to our tired muscles. We
had no desire to try our hands with
these denizens of the forest, and for
a number of miles we hit only the
high places, trusting to Providence
to keep the wolves occupied else
where, and paying scant heed to the
dangers of the ~ice-coated path. BY
10 O'Clock we had reached the settle.
ment, and after eating a prodigious
quantity of fried sausages we climbed
aloft to our welcome couches and
rapidly passed into the realm Of
dreams.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20

covered paths we laid elaborate plans
for an assault on the Matterhorn the
following summer.
My outfit consisted of a heavy
tweed suit. mountain boots, a bright
red sweater which attracted the envy
Of all the peasants we met. an old
SLOUGH hat and an A~lpenstock. Peters
rig was much the same. We had
taken the precaution to slip a couple
of rolls into our pockets, and these
furnished the means of subsistence
during the day.
Our progress was somewhat retard-
ed by the underhrush at first tthe
paths had been turned into long runs
and were so slippery that we were
unable to obtain a foothold). but as
we neNred the glaciers the country
grew more open, till only a solitary
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
RuIlna Instinct.

The captain Of industry was griev-
ousIy i'll. The physician tool the lit
tie thermometer from under the great
mans tongue and looked at it grave
ly.
What's my temperature. doctor?"
asked the sufferer %nervously.
Zone hundred and three and a half,
was the discouraging reply.
Great Scott" whispered the fnan-
cier, wed better unload at once. 1t
can't go much higher"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
Ordered by Richard Occur de Lion as
Punishment for Theft.

Orocreo DJ htCnaro occur oc Eion -
Punishment for Theft.
We learn from the annals of the his
torian Hoveden. who was court chap
lain 10 Henry III, that the old custom
of tarring and feathering is n that
dates back to the time of Richard the
Lion Hearted.
He tells us hat this renowned king.
on setting out for the third crusade.
made this enactment among others.
for his fleet:
A robber who shall be convicted of
theft shall have his head cropped af-
ter the fashion of a champion. and
boiling pitch shall be poured there
on, and. the feathers of a cushion shall
be shaken out on him, so that he may
be known. and at the first land at
which the ship shall touch he shall
be set on shore.
This, then. is one of several Gus
toms which has been classed com.
monty as American while in truth.
it originated with us, and was i'm.
ported by them from Europe.-Tit
Bits, London.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20

The millionaire had submitted to
service Of a subpoena. whereat his as
s~ociates charged him with unprofes-
siOnal conduct.
do not be hasty in your judg
ments." pleaded the offender. Per
haDs you do not know that the process
server slipped into my hand with the
paper $3.50 in good coin"
With this new light on the subject
they got a different view.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
pidn,t Know the Ladx.

Mrs. Clancy-Yis, Mrs. Muggins, Pat
and Oh part to mate no more. Oh whit
to the hospital TO ak afther him. "oi
want to see me husband" SEE Oh; the
man that got blowed up" "Yez can't"
seq the docther-"he's unther the
inhooence of Ann Esthetics." "Oi
don't know the lady" SEE OF, mighty
dignifed loike; but if me lawful
welded husband can act loike that
whin he's at deaths door Oi1l have a
divorce firm himl"-Exchange.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
A Literary Schedule.

Here is a literary bill Of fare
which is calculated to restrain the
lrdor of the young beginner:
For breakfast-A three-mile walk
with fresh air.
For dinner-A quiet nap in a rock
ing chair with n rocker.
For supper-Six sheets of writing
paper, a bottle of ink. a steel pen and
several beautiful dreams.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
THE LITTLE WIDOW.
A Mighty Good Sort of NeishbOr to
Have.

A Mighty Good Sort of Neishbor to
Have.
"A little widow, a neighbor OF mine.
persuaded me to try Grape-Nuts when
my stomach was so weak that 1t
would not retain food of n other
kind" writes a grateful woman, from
San Bernardino Co, Cal.
Il had been iii and confined to my
bed with fever and nervous prostra-
ton for three long months after the
birth of my second boy. We were in
despair until the little widows advice
brought relief.
q liked Grape-Nuts food from the
beginning, and in an incredibly short
time it gave me such strength that
was able to leave my bed and enjoy
my three good meals a day. In two
months my weight Increased from 50
to lib pounds, my nerve had steadied
down and l felt ready for anything.
My neighbors were amazed to see me
gain so rapidly and still more so
when they heard that Grape-Nuts
alone had brought the change.
MY ~4-year-old boy had eczema,
very bad, last spring and lost his ap-
petite entirely, which made him cross
and peevish. l put him on a diet OF
Grape-Nuts. which he relished at once.
He improved from the beginning. the
eczema disappeared and now he is
fat and rosy. with a delightfully."- soft
clear skin. The Grape-Nuts diet did
It. l will willingly answer all In
quiries." Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Creek. Mich.
There's a reason. Read the little
book, 1.-THE Road to Wellville." in
pkgr.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20

Saleslady-I am r~esigning my posi-
ton. I'm going to marry Mr.. Kash-
collar of the necktie counter.
Manager-Why not keep on working,
anyhow?
Saleslady-Geei You don't know
Bobby. If I don't quit my job he'll
quit his.-CleveIand Leader.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
How Ahout aMiIIxump7

Comparatively few parents appear
to appreciate the responsibility which
rests upon them when they are having
their children christened. Many a
strong-willed. robust man who could
have made his mark in the world hes
been plunged into humiliating obliv-
ion by his name. 1t was no fault of
his, of course. 1t was decided to call
him Arthur before he was old enough
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
The Question Useless.

"Begobsl" observed Cassidy. "tis
tn foine shtacks av wages thot Ryan
is maxim these days
"Phat's he doin'?" asked Corrigan.
"Shure, he's janitor av a bank by
day, an noight Waterman av a resi-
dince by noight."
But phin does shlape?"
"Ain't OF just afther sayin' thot he's
a noight watchman?"-Judge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
UNIT for Secrets.

The First Conspirator-Say nothing
to De TankviIle.
The Second Conspirator-But he's
as honest as the day.
"Ay, but he's married"
lis true"
And talks in his sleep"
as DEATH"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
Fairly CAUGHT.

1t was Immediately after the Mill
list meeting.
Come. buy the drinks, %Tvanovich,
said me-.
Il haven't got a red cent? was the
prompt reply.
Didn't you draw the red rouble?' =
retorted the other.
Admitting he was caught. Ivano-
vich purchased the vodka.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
How's ThisP

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
ease OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halrs
FL. CHENEY g. Co, Toledo, o,
We, the undersigned, have known +. }. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly nom
orable In all business transactions and financially
able 70 carry out any obligations made by his nrm.
WALDING. KtNSAS & MAKyfE,.
wholesale Druggists, Toledo, D..
Halpa .CatarTh Cure ts taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price 70 cents pei
bottle. Sold by all Druggists
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20

Miss Wellon-The impudent thing
told me to my face that l was getting
old and wrinkledi
Miss Tartun-I wouldn't mind it.
She didn't say it to your real face, you
know. She couldn't see that.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20

to 100 pounds. Doctors told me | had
diabetes and could not live. | was
wretched and hopeless when began
using Doan's Kidney Pills, but they
cured me eight years ago, and I've
been well ever since
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box
Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. N. Y.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
cold MinInad n AbYssInIa.

A British explorer recently returned
from Abyssinia says that he was fol
four months in a region hitherto un
known to white men. Along the tribu
taries of the Blue Nile he found q
mining population engaged in washing
gold. He reports that there is an emo
nous quantity of gold in this region
in which thousands Of natives work.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20

to understand and protest. On paper
Arthur sounds well enough; but when
it fades into "Artie" at a tender age
and then clings through life it Is a
terrific handicap. A plain Jack or
John or Ben can stagger under a hea-
Wy load and pull through. perhaps,
but the best Artie who ever saw the
light couldn't be elected a common
councilman or get an appointment as
inspector or vinegar if he sent two
tons of coal and a barrel of apples to
every voter in his ward. 1t is neces-
sary to guard against nicknames. A
S~00-pound Algernon is bad enough.
but Algy is worse; and a Willie with
s~pectacles and white whiskers makes
you giggle in his face when you're
trying to be uncommonly polite to
him.-ProviGence Journal.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
Eor Two and Two Eor.

The Wife-It is very strange, dear.
Before you were married used to
love the odor of your cigar and 10Y
[ simply cannot bear it.
The Husband-There's nothing odd
about that. When I had only myself
to take care of l could buy good ci-
CARS. Now l have to smoke two-fors.
Tales.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
small bv comparison.

Upgardson-Think of Jake S ehif
making a present of $4,000 to his cook.
Atom-That isn't so awfully much
There was another Jacob. if I remem-
Der rightly, who worked fourteen
years merely to get a cook. Her name.
I think, was Rachel.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
Exeited Mo- commend.

Tess-cf course, l knew that May
and Bess we're bitter enemies, but do
you mean TO tell me they actually en-
gagged in a fist fight?
Jess-Yes.
Tess-Why, what z scandal 1 de-
clare /
Jess-Oh. nobody noticed it. They
vent to a bargain store to do it.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-03-20
Great pleasure in Prospect.

Another baby? Girl this time, chr"
exclaimed Chumley. We'll how does
it feel to be the father of a daughter?"
Great" replied Popley. ~One OF
the first things you think about is
how some foreign nohleman will come
counting her some day and how you'll
turn him down good and proper"