The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-08-13
CAUGHT ON THE CURB.


about finished the work OF remodel
ing his residence on Lee street, and
has converted it into one of the most
attractive homes in the city. MIS-.
Susie Mercer is undermining her
home on Seventh avenue, and When
finished i: will be quite an addition
TO tfat part of the city.
The Dawson merchants are pre-
paring for a big trade this fall. The
people of all this section long ago
learned that the large stocks OF
goods carried here and the prices
which prevail make it to their inter-
est to do their trading in Dawson.
The prce of cotton has declined
two cents in the past ten days due 10
the August government report, which
stated that the crop was in excellent
condition. Spot cotton was quoted
at II cents this morning.
AS usual, the Dawson cotton
market will be as good as any III
The state this season. 1t is SAID that
firms who have not heretofore oeeh
represented here will have buyers IN
the city.
Work on the artesian well at
Pond Lily Park is progressing slowly
but steadily. The flow OF about
Gallon a minute that came from the
we'll at depth of 127 feet continues.
MIR. Hornady says the report
that the Hornady-Iyey Shoe 90. nave
rented the j. w. Wooten store build
ino is a mistake. He does not know
vet where his firm will be located.
The August meeting OF the city
council will be held Thursday night.
II could not be held at the usual
fine on account of the absence OF
several members from the city
There are said to be several
candidates to succeed Chief OF Ponce
Turner, who will resign september
1st Among them is the chief OF
ncIice of a neighboring town
We have been asked if anybody
has ever seen a goat drink water.
THAT'S got our goat, and we pass II
along to any News reader VINO can
furnish the information.
Mr.. Duncan F. McLain, VINO was
onerated on some time ago IN batCle
creek Mich, has improved steadily
and is expected to return home IN
short while. ... mil,
THE county commissioners VIII
o1oo+ q road superintendent at their
sentember meeting. 1t IS SAID IHa'
three or four prospective applicants
have their eyes on the job.
FARMERS in the city SATURDAY
ranorted that cotton is shedding pau
" IN some sections, and the condition
Of the crop is not promising.
If anybody wants to continue g,,l
70 the Wilson campaign fund Inc
News will receive and forward II,
nowson should help the cause 50
come forward, gentlemen ,naror
w. Mrs Gum and two chlluren
bova heen sick some time with leFel'
A. last report they were thousn' ~
be improving somewhat.
or 6 doses 666 will break any
oo.a If Chills and Fever; and II IAN i1,
o"'o +ban as a tonic the fever Will
not return. Price zoe ,o oner-
i'' A negro drug store, to De op0n
Drs shirley and Hawkins WIZ
soon be new business estdOii'D ''-
in Dawson. Inc returned
-, newman. and is again manlpu-
l lloln The trap drum at the palace
tnea. Petter be quick if you wan anu
cmoaring to tune your plano ,a r
s@S5 You save $1.65 if done ile"'
away. ~ e favorable
hrndred or two bales OF new o0t nc
will be marketed in Da"So"
week. We have the exclusive agency
pod cross and Perfection mat
TOT lseO F. B. Durham & Co.
'ie0 Wr 2, T. Lockett gives ho'i ~
-1an,s News that hereafter ne
III sell wood only for cash
North Georgia peacil9" 1T
,,oing sold in the Dawson maIAe''
and o bring 50 cents a basket. soen
'" oEldridge Paschal, who mas oeen
.,ol, with fever several days. IS re-
p0r mTry y sack of queen of the Pan
+rv -four and you will use no other.
n n Whitchard & Co.
kay Norton has sold his STOCK
of goods and retired from the mer-
camille business.
The Shields-Geise Lumber Co
have saweI cypress posts for sale.
Finest Dove Hams and Cooking
Oil at II. o. Whitchard & Cos.
-McCollum is making stamp plct-
ures this week.
Stamp pictures at McCollum's.
Orchid Flour.