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THE DAWSON NEWS.
pyv E. L. Rainey.
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A “()\‘};.\lE.\'T ON FOOT TO ORGANIZE
; ONE IN DAWSON. :
\ Hall to Be Fitted Up and thc Leading
A i papers, Etc., to Be Kept on
Hand--Finally a Library. 1
rere is & project on fout for. the or
i llnh;xrttn:n ofpa glub in Dawson, and the
;,:Uspecrs {tll‘e that it will be successfuliy
,;(uTxlxle:eu::'ho | ave u.ndertaken the enter
ise are meeting with much encourage
§'le;n and they are nOwW almost certain
;fmt a club room will soon throw its
»ors in Dawson.
d“fir?spmposed to keep the room sup-
Jlied with all the latest papers and peri
\dicals, and finally convert it into a pub
lic lib ary.
M;h}fcx;tieman who is much interested
. the matter sends The NEWS the fol
lowing communication on the subject:
" A Social Club for Dawson.
EpIToR NEWS! There is no town in
eorgia where 8O little time is given to
ecreation as in Dawson. All amuse
ments are “accideutal.” No city park is
sear or public place of meeting where
old and young can assemble during the
pleasant afternoons of summer and fall,
& far as the writer has been able to
leun, no organized effort has ever been
made here td encourage the young men
in healthful amusements. It any, it was
spasmodic, and resultqd in no permanent
sood. It has been sug ted that the or-
Janization of a socialglabbe carried into
Sifect immediately afterthe holidays, and
that the hallin the Stewart building
be fitted up forihis purpose. In a town
i this size should be found at least fifty
wctive members who would be interested
in such a movement, and who would
profit by it. The hall must be carpeted
‘nd furnished with all things useful.
such magazines as the Century, North
American Review, Scribner, Cosm(){)oli
tan, Harper's, Review of Reviews, wi 1 be
ordered and kept on the centre table.
The leading daily papers of the United
Sstates will be at the disposal of the
members of the club. Ten or fifteen
minutes spent in the club room each day
will enable the busiest man in Dawson to
keep abreast of the times.” On rainy
days, especially, will such an organiza
tion commend itself to its members, It
will prove useful as a means of entertain
ing visitors, and will tend to promote
sood fellowship - among the members
themselves. Will not the citizens of
Dawson encourage such a mawement?
Money contributed several months ago for
a library is yet in the hands of the treas
arer, and many of the subscribers have
signified their willingness that it be spent
in this way. Ge* the consent of all, re
quire new members to contribute an
equal amount, and with a little encour
agement a social club for Dawson will
be an assured thing. PROGRESS.
Sunday’s Services.
Dr. Patterson filled, as usual, his pul
pit at the Baptist church on last Sunday,
and in the morning preached on the sub
ject of “*God's Love,” in its relation to
man, Dr. Patterson is always original,
and, in his fervor, always makes a last
ing impression for good upon the minds
and hearts of all who hear him.
The Methodist congregation had nc
preaching, as the pastor was absent fill
ing his regular appointment at George
town,
At the Presbyterian church, morning
and night, the Rev. Mr. McCauley, of Ma
con, preached acceptable sermons, which
deeply intere: ted those who were so for
tunate as to hear this gifted minister.
~ Inthe afternoon the men's prayer meet
ing was held, conducted by Mr. N. W,
Dozier, whose introductory remarks on
“Constancy” made plain to all the ne
cessity of steadfastness in a religious life.
~At 2 o'clrk the Juvenile Missionary
Society of the Methodist church, at the
call ot che managers, Miss Fannie Cheat
ham and Mary Pilsbury, met and brought
up the business of the closing year. The
reports all showed a good condition
}-f‘things, and the outlook never seemed
Detter,
At the Opera House Tomorrow Night.
Charming Hettie Bernard Chase in I_ler
ey company of players ard marine
band and orchestra in a grand scenic pro-,
duction of “Uncle’s Parling,” the heroine
of the light house. 'An Alaskan romawce
With scenes and characters entirely new
to the stage. A fortune in animals to
Add to the realism of the play. The only
'eam of reindeer in existence. Genuine
Esquimaux dogs, three comical acting
bears, St, Bernard, mastiff and dane dogs.
Seats now on sale.
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Dr. John Buli's Worm Destroyers
Taste good and quickly remove worms
rom children or grown people, restor
ng the weak and puny to robust healtl.x.
Try them. No other worm medicine is
sosafe and sure. [rice 25 cents at drug
stoies, or sent by mail by John _D. Park
& Sons Co., 172 and 177 Sycamore St.,
Ulncinnati, O,
It's a G rl
A new dignity has been added to Mr.
J.S. Carter, He was in the city Satur
1y receiving the congratulations of his
iends upon the arrival of a twelve
pound giry at his home.
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If you are troubled by a tickling sen-
Uon in the throat and cannot sleep for
couching you will find that a few spoon
"Ws of Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup will stop
"Our cough and enable you to get a good
Bhit's rest. Continue the treatment,
“Libin = day or two it will be efféctually
Dawson, Ga., Wednesday, December 14th, 1892.
PROF. ROBINSON RESIGNS
The Superintendency of the Fort Valley
Schools on Account of 111 Health.
The people of Dawson will read with
much interest the following from the
Fort Valley Leader:
Professor Robinson was a citizen of
Dawson for two years, and has scores of
warm friends here:
“Last Monday night, at a meeting of
the directors of Grady Institute, Prof,
W. M. Robinson tendered his resignation
to take effect at once.
“The directors, understanding the
cause which brought forth the resigna
tion, accepted it, though they were very
sorry to part with him. The cause, as
is generally known, was the Professor’s
failing health.
“On Tuesday evening the Professor
and his wife left for Tampa, Fla. They
will reman in Florida for some time, go
ing from place to place as the Professor’s
health necessitates.
“‘Before leaving Prof. Robinson was
the recipient of several fine presents,
given him as testimonials of the affection
the donors had for him, and his admin
istration of Grady Institute. The three
young lady teachers, Misses Edwards,
Duncan and Hartsfield, presented him
with an elegant silk umbrella. The en
tire school joined in presenting him with
a handsome swinging silver water pitch
er. His Greek class of boys presented
himan elegant embossed silver shaving
cup, another class of boys and girls gave
him a complete traveling case of collar
ana cuff boxes and toilet articles, com
bining the useful with the ornamental. .
“The Professor was quite overcome by
these manifestations and tangibie proofs
of the place he held in his teachers’ and
pupils’ hearts, ‘the greatest and strongest
I have ever seén shown,” he said, ina
neat speech ackn wledging them, and it
could not but be the brightest spot on
the silvery lining to the dark eloud of
his affliction. His associates in the
school, his pupils, and his many friends
here hope to see him return from Flor
ida fully recovered im health and
strength, and ready to take up his work
again. |
“Mr, Thomas Branch, who has been
acting as assistant to the Professor for
several weeks, has charge of the school
at present, and we-~ understand that no
change will be made until after the holi
days, and the new session opens, and
probably not then.
“The people of Fort Valley are sorry
to see Professor Robinson leave, for he
has maie a reputation for Grady Insti
tute and himself which will last for
many years to come. All wish him a
restoration of health, so he may quickly
resume his work among them.”
Parrott Items.
Mrs. Harris has moved her milliinery
'business to the new house on Main street.
~ Mrs. J. H. Williford’s host of sympa
thizing friends will be glad to hear that
| #he is convalescing from her recent severe
; sickness. -
Eugene Pinkston is pulling away at his
brick store to sell all the goods he can,
assisted as he is by his polite and hand
some clerk, Mr. Williford, who also man
ages the mails at the same place.
Judge Anthony presides, to the satis
faction of wall, over the justice court of
this district.
£ Old lady Brightwell is visiting in Al
any.
Riilroad Agent Rutherford has but
little time to spare, as he is indefa:igable
in the discharge of his duties.
The people of Parrott are to becon
gratulated that Messrs. Torbert & Jen
nings will open here an estab
lishment for the sale of general mer
chandise. These gentlemen are first-cl ss
merchants and intend to offer superior
advantages to all who may patronize
them. .
Prof. Grubbs has everything well in
hand and is making 1 success of our
school.
Death of Mrs. Sasser.
Mrs. Sasser, the wife of Judge Abra
ham Sasser, died near Sasser on last
Sunday. She had long been coufined to
her home on account of failing health,
but bore her sufferings with chrisiian
resignation. For years she was an ac
ceptable member of the Methodist
church. She leaves two children, Mr.
Thomas Mill and Mrs. Laney.
Tue NEws extends for itselt and the
community sympathies to the be
reaved ones.
' Died.
The sad news reached us a few days
ago of the death of Mr. Idus L. Fielder,
well known here. He had been on a
spree and was locked up, and it is gen
erally believed that he took poison,being
unable to bear the disgrace of the mat
ter. After leaving Cuthbert a few years
ago and locating in Arkansas| he became
twice a membex of the legislature of that
state. He was a brilliant young lawyer.
That Terrible Cough
In the morning hurried or difficult
breathing, raising phiegm, tightness in
the chest, quickened pulse, chilliness. in
the evening or sweats at night, all or any
of these things are the first stages of
consumption. Dr. Acker’s English Rem
edy will cure these fearful symptoms
and is sold under a positive guarantee by
Sale-Davis Drug Co.
When School Closes.
The city school wiil c.ose for the hol
idays on either Thursday or Friday oi
next week, the day not having been fully
‘determined yet. ¢
We call attention to our elegant silver
ware, just the thing for the Cliristmas
holidays. , SaLeE-Davis DRuG Co:
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A GOOD MAN GONE.
JUDGE H. S. BELL PASSES OVER THE
RIVER
After a Life of Usefulness--He Was Loyal
to the Church and Every Trust--Buried
. by the Masons.
In the death of Judge Homer S, Bell,
on last Wednesday night, this commu
nity receivea a stroke and a losg that is
severely felt. No ordinary man, he made
a bright record, illustrated by many
deeds that gave life a beauty—a sunshine
all the way though, In thechurch he
was a pattern of guod works, st.engthen
ed in his daily life by a faith that was
most beautiful in its conception. As an
officer inthe Methodist church he served
it with a loyalty that never swerved, and
was always at his post of duty, ready aud
willing at all time to serve the church of
which he had been a member from his
earliest years. His place at the services
of the sanctuary, at the prayer meeting,
and at other meetings of the church, was
never vacant, but in prayer and praise
Judge Bell’s voice was ever heard.
For twelve rears he was Ordinary of
this county, and was most faithful in the
discharge cf all his official duties. As a
public officer not a single charge of the
smallest deliquency could be brought
against him. His was a bright record
when he served his county as one of its
officers. :
At the early age of 18 years he en
tered the Confederate army, and gallant
ly served through the war. Twice se
verely wounded, he languished for
months upon a sick bed sealing his devo
tion to his country with his blood.
Judge Bell was naturally a good man,
and so great was his influence upon the
minds and hearts of all around him that
he won all classes of our people to him.
So far as his means would allow he was
liberal in his every day life, and as a
Knight of Honor he illustrated that or
der by wise counsels and unselfish sup
port. It is with grief as a people that
we have to give him up; nevertueless, we
are assured that his example, while with
us, will result in gdod in the coming
years, His lifc was insured in the Knights
of Honor for $2,000. He was buried by
Liis Masonic brethren, of which organi
zation he had long been a member, with
the beautiful rites of the order.
We are told that at the monastery of La
Trappe that when death comes, even be
fore they have carried the brother ii his
robe to lie his little last in the chapel
among the continual chanting, joy bells
break forth, as if for a marriage, from
the stately belfry and prociaim through
out the neighborhood that another soul
has gone to God. So must we forget
self in sympathetic joy with the uappy
spirit now at last freed by the throbbing
impulse we call death. We feel that
Judge Bell has reached the eternal goal,
and that he has attained the land that
ofttimes seems very far off, and that his
eyes now see the King in his beauty.
Judge Bell had been sick for only a
short time with throat trouble, and his
death was a great surprise and shock to
the community.
Memorial Services to be Held.
At last Thursday night’s prayer meet
ing, at the Methodist church, the exer
c'ses were saddened by the retlection
that one of the pillars of the church had
fallen by the hand of death, Judge H.
S. Bell. It was decided to have
a memorial service in memory of
the deceased brother and friend.
A led by the name of Walter Bradley
was received into the membership of the
church upon profession of faith, and was
baptized and extended the right hand of
fellowslip. i
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A Sad Death.
Tidings of the death of a son of Mrs.
Alma Carpenter, of Bronwood, ‘eached
here ou last Sunday, the day| on which
he died. At the time of his death he
was only about twelve years of age. He
was the son of Rev. Kenneth McLain.
He was buried in our cemetery by the
side of his saintly father, who g¢ave his
young life to the church as a missionary
to China. Like his father he died young,
both to have a part in the resurection of
the just, Truly our sympathies go out
to the bereaved ones in this their great
bereavement. o
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Churcp Officers Elected.
The last quarterly conference of the
Methodist church in this city was held
recently, The eondition of the church,
in many instances, was favorably re
ported. Mr. N. W. Dozier was elected
as a lay delegate to the annual confer
ence. Hon. J. G. Parks was re-elected
superintendent of the Sunday school, Dr.
W. B. Cheatham, Messsr. T. J. Black and
W. K. Pilsbury were elected stewards.
This last conference of the year was a
harmonious and profitable one,
Prospecting.
Dr. Burt, of Dawson county, has been
in Dawson this week prospecting with
the view of iocating here. Dr. Burt is
going to move to this section of the state,
and is more than favorably impressed
with Dawson. !
Dr. Burt, who is a member of the
present legislature, is a very affable and
inteliigent gentleman.
Dawson would be glad to have him.
A Child Enjoys
The pleasant flavor, gentle actiox’and
soothing effect ot Syrup of Figs, when in
need of a laxative, and if the father or
mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; so that
it is the best family remedy known aad
every family should have a bottle,
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Apply to L. A. Hatcher for rust proof
oats and wheat :
ACCEPTED THE HOME,
Atlanta Unloads on the State Again--The
People May Take a Hand--Dr. Ken
drick’'s Vote.
'~ The lower house passed the soldiers’
home bill Tuursday morning *by a vote
of 121 to 43.
The only important amendments to the
bill—that of Mr, Hill, of Meriwether,
submitting the question to a vote of the
people on the first Wednesday in Janua
ry next; and that of Mr. Huist, of Wal
ton, providing that nothing in the bill
shall be construed to interfere with the
pensions to confederate soldiers—were
adopted.
Sent to the Senate.
Immediately upon the passage of the
bill, on motion of Mr. Fleming, it was
transmitted to the senate,
Of course nobody knows what the sen
ate will do, but many think that it will
strike the amendment to submit the
measure to a vote of the people, Should
this be done, when.the bill .comes back
to the house it would lese many votes,
because a number of members explained
this morning that they would not have
voted for the bill but for the Hilla mend
ment, o
.The idea of this class of opponents of
the bill seems to be to shoulder the peo
ple of Georgia with a responsibility whic.a
they, as their representatives, have a
delicacy in assuming.
Dr. Kendrick is reported as votihg for
the bill with Mr. Hill’s amendment,
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‘Possum Hunting.
Some of our boys in town, still possess
ed with the old plantation spirit of 'pos
sum hunting, keep some good dogs and
make occasional rocturnal excursions
into the country in juest of the game
=vhich they esteemyas a rare dish when
well prepared for the table. '1
Frequently these hunters, coming home
late in the night, can be heard singing an
plantation melody which runs like this:
\
“De ’possum is a ramblin’ t'ing; |
He roams all in de dark; - \ |
It does me good to me bery heart }
To liear (},at little dog bark. |
“De raccoon he is cunnin’ born; ‘
Got rings all round ’is tail; |
Ole Brin sho' moves ‘i out de corn ‘
A talking on 'is trail.” |
A Loss by Fire. ‘
A fire occurred last Saturday night on
the promises of Judge J. W. Roberts,
near this city. A house filled with 1500
pounds of fodder was destroyed
throngh the negligence of a
negro man with a torch, The
negro owned the fodder, while the fod
der house, which was worth about $l5,
vas the property of Judge Roberts. It
was a total loss to each.
The Schoel of Politics.
Ben Russell (as teacher)—All who
want a postoffice hold up your hands.
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+Ben Russell—Mercy on me! Some of
you fellows will have to take a back
seat.
Rev. Sylvanus Lane,
of tie Cincinnati M. E. Conference,
1 ak -s a good point when he says: “We
ave for years used Hood’s Sarsaparilla
no« family of five, and find it fully
equal to all that is claimed for it. Some
people are greatly prejudiced against
patent medicines, but how the patent
can hurt a medicine and not a machine
is a mystery of mysteries to me.”
Hood’s pills cure liver ills.
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Talk About a New Rallroad.
The talk on the streets by our busi
ness men is the contemplated railroad
from this city to Quincy. Ala. If built
it will run on a straight line, and such a
route will call for but little grading as
there are but few water courses to cross,
and can be built at no great expense.
An Immense Turnip.
Mr. J. J. Bragg brought to THE NEWS
office, Saturday, a very large radish. Mr.
B.agg tells us that he has aturnip, plant
ed in September, which measures twenty
nine inches in circumferance. He says
he will g.ve $25 to any one who can
equal it.
- Will Take Boarders.
‘Elder P. L. York ana Mr. M. P_ Hoyl
will board any who wish to attend the
school at Planters Academy, to be taught
by Prof. Charlie Bell. 2
A Good Shaw.
Unexpectedly the manager of the opera
house has secured the Chicago Comedy
Company to play here Friday and Satur
day evenings. Itis a first-class show, bnt
carries no brass band and menagerie.
Paitern Hats,
A beautiful line in irresisiable styles
and unapproachable prices at Mrs. C. L.
Mize’s.
Motions Heard.
The superior court was held on last
Monday to hear motions
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Fancy candies, Fruits and Nuts of all
kinds at Jordan Bros. Call there and
get your ©hristmss goods cheap.
Christmas goods that ‘are ‘‘beauties”
can be found at the store of ,the Sale-
Davis Drug Co.
A fresh car load o Alabama lime just
received aud for sa’e at Danson Variety
Works.
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Fruit Cake at Jordan Bros.
Yol. 9.—No. 21,
" NAME THE WINNERS.
THE BATTLE FOR MUNICIPAYL HON
ORS WILL OCCUR TO-DAY.
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Two Tickets in the Field, and Everv Inch
of Ground Will Be{Contested by the
Contending Forces.
The hottest political contest that has
‘been waged in Dawson in a long time
- will close today.
~ The candidates have all played their
last cards, and are now waiting for the
final struggle—the battle' of ballots—
~which w 1l begin early this morning and
continue until night.
‘ The registration is by far the la gest
in the history of the city, and both sides
are claiming illegal registration upon the
part of the other. When the books
closed ten days ago Clerk Janes summed
up the list and found that there were
just 617 people who claimed to be en
titled to a voice in the selection of city
officers,
Such intense interest has not been felt
in a city election in many years as is
being felt in the one or today. This is
owing to the great antagonism between
the tickets, und each is in to win if they
have to moye heaven and earth to do it.
As the matters now stand ‘there are
two tickets in the field, ‘and the
friends of both tickets are well organized
and at work. Both claim the
negro vote and have catered to it. In the
meantime the ne(%ro is reaping the ben
efit from both sides, and today many of
them willl vote for ¢he man who pays
him last. It is safe toj say, however,
that Cuffy will make enough out of the
election to enjoy Christmas, and what
more could he wish,
It is thought that there will be little
scratching- or little compromising, and
that in nearly every instance a straight
ticket will be voted. A good election
fund has been raised by both sides to
use upon the negro, which, it is conced
ed, bolds the balance of power.
Last ui¥llt the candidates were busy
putting the finishing touches on the
campaign work they, bave been doing
for the past several weeks, so nothing is
now left but to go to the polils this morn
ing and work with a_will, which they
and cheir friends are determined to do.
The services of every election worker
has been engaged on one side or the
other, and no registered voter will be
overlooked,
The Baby Went, Too.
Last Saturday, a pcnit.entia_n('iy guaxd
came for, the criminals convieted at “the
recent term ofjcourt, He left Dawson that
night carrying with him Jerry Myers,
Peter Gibson and Sip Daniels ang his wife.
The seven-months-old babe of the two
last named prisoneis was taken to the
penitentiary with its parents,
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Finely Managed.
The poor farm, under.t‘he management
of Superintendent W. H. Gammage, is
winning golden opinions from every one,
M). Gammage, ably assisted by oar ordi
nacy, Jadge 5. W. Roberts, dese.ves the
thanks of the people of Terrell county in
the successfuf discharge of his dulies
in the management of this farm,
A Fine Choir.
The choir of the Baptist church adds
much to the Sunday service of the con
gregation that assembles there. The
music will rank among the best, and
has been complimented by strangers who
have visited our city as being as good as
they have ever heard anywhere.
Let Them Come.
The South Georgia conference, which
convenes today at Columbus, may be
called to take into consideration the
claims of Dawson as to holding its next
anuual session here. Such is the aature
of the talk in onr city,
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Gone to Conierence,
Rev. J. W. Walker, pastor cf the col
ored Methodist church in this city, left for
Thomasville Monday to attend the annual
conference of his chuich, His work he.e
b2s been so beneficial that he ought 12
be returned.
Elegant lamps, exquisite stationary,
choice silverware, and all other Christ
mas goods, unrivalled in design and
beauty, to be found at Sale-Davis Drug
Co’s.|
ENGAGEMENT, SPECIAL!
Opera House,
Friday and Saturday,
/
THE FAMOUS
¢hicago @omedy company
Wiil Present Two Grand Comedies.
Friday Evening :
The CALIFORNIA DETECTIVE
Saturday Evening:
“The Midnight Bell.”
N. B.—This company is first-class,
and on short notice fills these two nights
in Dawson enroute from Key West to
Chattanooga. Positively this is. one of
the best bookings Dawson hashad in
years. As the company is well-known it
will suffice without further praise.
- H, CECIL ARNOLD, Director.