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Mothers buy it for their children.
Preparsd by E. 0. DeWitt & Co., makers of
Dow?tt'n Little Early Risers, the famous
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More About Harry Bassett.
,TO THE PUBLIC: 'This is to certify that we make more than oue grade
of our celebrated ‘‘Harry Bassett’ »Rye Whiskey. The grade offered by Mr, F,
Bethune is sold by all dealers at 10 cents a drink or $4.00 a gallon. Mr. W. H.
Plumb is our omly authorized agent in Dawson for: our higher grade of “Harry
Bassett”” Rye Whiskey, which sells everywhere for 15 cents per drink or $5 per gal
lon. It is older, mellower, and has that peculiar flavor which age, only, gives to
good whiskey and which all lovers of good whiskey appreciate so highly., While
the ‘““Harry Bassett” whiskey sold by Mr. Bethune is good the grade “*Harry Bas
sett”” whiskey sold by Mr. Plumb is a superior article and stands at the head of the
list. THE J. B. BROWN CO., Baltimore, Md.,
) per B. H. Goldberg, Traveling Salesman,
GRADUATED WITH HONORS.
The Fine Record of a Dawson Young
Lady.
From an account sent to the Con
stitution of the closing exercises of An
drew Female College, at. Cuthbert, THE
NEws extracts the following concerning
a young lady of Dawson:
“Only ome graduate this year, Miss
Berta Barnes, of Dawson, This was due
to the standard of the college being ad
vanced one year. Miss Barnes was the
only one who could stand the examina
tion. President Bnsh paid her a most
glowing compliment, saying he had nev
er taught'a better pupil; that her life,
character, deportment and schocl life
had been almost perfect, and that he
was never ashamed for old Andrew to
turn out such graduates, Miss Barnes
also won the scholarship medal in the en
tire college for tLe year. Her essay.
“Character,”” was well composed and
splendidly presented.”
The friends of Miss Barnes extend con
gratulations upon the high stand she has
taken at college. % "
HOMES!
For Reént or Sale on Accommodating
Terms. The Heights, East Point, Ga.
New, commodious, convenient, mod
ern houses, five to eight rooms, with
plenty of ground and broad streets, near
Atlanta., Double hourly trains, five
cents fare, commutation tickets, witliin
ten minutg; walk of splecdid public
schoals, building second to none; within
ten minutes ride of Southern Female
College, Manchester, DBest of water,
wells 65 feet deep; good yiew of Kenne
saw mountain, country , surroundings
with city accommodations. ;
Baptist, "Methodist and Episcopal
churches in the village of East Point.
Sunday trains for Atlanta churches.
For further information address,
JoHN M. GREEN, Atlanta, Ga.
SAW SNAKES.
A Strange Negro Raises a Racket at Mid
night. .
A night or two ago the quiet of mid
night was disturbed in the business pars
of the city by some one yelling ‘“‘snakes!”
at the top " of his voice. Policeman
Smith investigated, and found what ap
peared “to be a crazy negro un
der the hallucination that lie was being
pursued by a drove 'of snakes and had
been bit*en on the arm by them. ;
The man was given a berth in the
guard house, and when his breakfast
was served next morning became en
tirely rational. He was given his liber
ty and ordered to leave the city.
Eufanla Monumental Works By
. James Tansey,
Marble and Granite Monuments and
Tombs of any grades of American"® or
foreign marble or granites supplied on
short notice. I have a large coilection
of monumental designs, prices ranging
from $lO.OO up to ‘thousands. I also
have a large stock of marble on hand.
My prices in the past have been reasona
ble. The monuments and tombs I have
erected here and in the surrounding
country and towns will show the quality
of material and workmanship I furnish,
My prices in the future will be from 15
to 25 per cent less than in the past. This
reduction I can afford in prices, as I no
longer employ either local or traveling
agents; consequently the purchaser will
get the benefit of this reduction by call
ing at my works or writing to me for
designs and prices. I also furnish Iron
Fencing at lower prices than parties
have been paying to local and traveling
agents, Respectfully, '
. JamEs TANsEY, Eufaula, Ala,
Married,
On Sunday morning, May 31st, Mr.
Will. J. Lewis and Miss Lina Hay were
married at the Baptist parsonage by Rev.
J. Howard Carpenter, Mr. Lew's is
the well known, energetic and popuiar
foreman of THE NEws office, while the
bride is cne of Terrell =ounty’s most
charming and attractive young ladies.
Hosts of friends extend them best
wishes,
Religious Notice,
The 3rd quarterly conference of the
Graves and Parrott charge will begin
Monday, June 22nd, at Giaves Station.
Preaching at 11a, m. by Rev. J. B.
Johnstone, After the disposition of the
11th question the conference will ad
journ to meet at the camp meeting Mon
day, July 20tb, at 2 p, m.
J. B. McGEREE, P. E.
‘ Cuas. W, Sxow, P, C.
Dawson Won,
The Americus ball team came down
Friday and_played the local club Friday
evening and Saturday morning. Both
games resulted in favor of Dawson, the
scores being 1412 2 and 8 to 7. :
Best Briek,
Car load best brick ever in Dawson
just received. Ww. W. FARNUM.
One swallow does not make spring, but
one swallow of One Minute Cough ém
brings relief. SaLk-Davis Deve Co.
GRIGGS ON THE MOVE,
Voted in Dawson and Spoke at Camilla
Saturday.
Judge Griggs voted in the democratic
primary Baturday morning and made a
speech at Camilla, Mitchell county, in
the afternoon. He went to Albany at 11
o'clock on the Columbus Southern and
was met at the depot there by a team,
which landed him in Camilla, fifty miles
from Dawson, by 3 o’clock. The free
silver democrats of Mitchell had a meet
ing 1n Camilla Saturday, and had noti
fiad Judge Griggs, who had not made
any canvass of the county, that they
wanted him there.
SERMON TO SOLDIE RS.
Rev. J. B. Johnstone Preached to the
Guards.
At the Methodist cLurch on Sunday
morning Rev, J. B. Johnstonej preached
a special sermon to the Dawson Guards,
The company was out in full uniform
and occupied pews directly in frout of
the chancel. :
Mr. Johnstone’s text was from Exo
dus, “Jehova Nissi, the Lord is My Ban
ner.”” If wasa forceful sermon, full of
strong thought aud beautiful phiases,
and a deep impression was made upon
the large congregation prese: .
TOWN TOPICS.
—At the commencement of Andrew
Female College, Cuthbert, Miss Blanche
Davidson, one of Terrell county’s popu
lar young ladies, received special com
plimentary mention for general excel
lence.
—THE NEwSs has been requested to an
nounce that Rev. C. T. Clark will buginl
a protracted meeting at Bethel church,
five miles east of Dawson, on the second
Sunday in n2xt month.
—Mr, J. E. Newberry and family, who
moved to Dublin some months ago, are
again residents of Dawson. They are
occupying the Cheeves residence on Lee |
street, . i
——Qur farmers are well up with their.
work, apd are about done ga hering
the oat crop. They report a good yield
of oats, considering the dry weather.
—Professor A, J. Clark, who was at ore
time principal of the schools here, has
been elected president of Bethel college
at Cuthbert. ;
% —Mrs. W. E. Riordan has been quite
sick for several days. Her many frf%nds
will be glad to know that she is now
some better,
—--Chief of Police J. C. Savage is re
cievin% the congratulations of his friends
upon the anival of a baby boy at his
home,
—Dr. W.L. Ballard, Columbus, Ga.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat diseases ex
clusively
Elocution Recital,
On next Tuesday evening the pupils
of Miss Craven will give an elocution
recital. Miss Craven’s entertainments
have always proven delightful affairs,
and the one now in preparation will
be no exception. We predict for all
who attend a thoroughly enjoyable
evening. The price of admission will
be 15 cents; reserved seats 25 cents,
Site and Specifications.
At a meeting of the city council Al
dermen Melton, Dean and Rainey were
appointed acommittee to agree upon
and recommend specifications for an
electrie light plant, and toselect a site.
Burr & Knapp,the original purchasers,
have written since the decision of the
supreme court that they will take the
bonds, - :
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Death of A Little Girl,
Lossie, the little five-year-old daugh
ter of Mrs, Jacob Davis, of the Third
district, died of congestion of the brain
a few days ago and was buried at Mac
edonia. Tue News joins in condolence
to the sorrowing ones. :
1 Tolthe People at Large.
Best Brick and Lime always on hand.
C. F. WARD,
Awarded
Highest Honors—World’s Fair,
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MOST PERFECT MADE..
A Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Fras
fiom Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant,
40 YEARS THE STANDARD,
MEMBERS OF THE DAWSON LODGE
ENTERTAIN THEIR FRIENDS.
A Magnificent Spread at Castle Hall Friday
Evening. A Large Crowd and an
Epjovable Oecasion.
The local order of the Knights of
Pythias tendered an elegant reception
and banquet to their friends on last Fri
day evening.
The spacious club rooms were crowd
ed to their utmost, ard the immense
throng present evidenced the popularity
of this organization.
Supreme Representative Hamilton
Douglas had heen invited to deliver an
address and it was thought he would do
80, but Friday afternoona telegram was
received announgcing his inability to be
present.
The decorations of the rooms consisted
of ferns, palms, pot plants and many oth
er floral designs, and the scene was one
of beauty indeed.
At ten o'clock the doors of the ban
quet hall were thrown open and J udge
Jas, H. Guerry, in hig usual happy man
ner, announced that the feast was ready.
Messrs. Frank MeNulty and Walter
Dozier having been appointed the com
mittee on refreshments, the crowd was
prepared to a degree for the magnificent
spread before them.
The menu consisted of barbecued
meats of all kinds, chicken, pork, beef,
kid and lamb; alsc light refreshments
of pickles, breads, cakes and ice cream
and numerons other delicacies. Dali
cious ice cold ' lemonade, without a
“spike,” was the only liquid served, and
it was from this alone that the speakers
for the occasion were to derive their in
spiration.
Colonel M. C. Edwaxds, Jr., had been
requested to act as teastmaster and sev
eral of our gifted townsmen had consent
ed to respond to the numerous toasts, but
owing to the vast number present it
was impossible to get them all together
in the banquet hall and it was thought,
besd to ledve off this feature of the even
ing, Quite an entertaining and ex:ensive
programme had been arranged, but it
was found impracticable to earry it out,
Much regret was expressed that Mr,
Douglas ¢puld not attend. The affair
was much enjoyed by all who were
preésent.
Professor Grubbs Goes to Weston,
At a mass meeting of the citizens of
Weston the other day Professor C, E.
Grubbs was elected principal of the
Weston high school, Professor Grubbs
was raised near Weston and taught
there four years some years ago, giving
greal satisfaction o the patronsof the
school, Weston is hoted for its fine
school, and Professor Grubbs will keep
itup to Ligh its standard of excellence
A Card, f
Il amtruly thankful tomy Terrell coun
ty friends for my re-nomination in the
primary to theoffice of county treasur
er. This ‘manifestation of your confi
denceand regard is much appreciated.
L desire to serve “you faithfully in the
future, as I haye tried to do in the past.
. -« By'B. PERRY,
Keaton Kept Here,
Sheriff . Davis,’ of Calboun county,
came up Sunday to take Thomas Kea
ton, the murderer of Lingo, to Morgan
for trial, but upon reaching here the
sheriff learned that Judge Guerry, lead
ing counsel for the defense, had been
granted leave of absence by the court.
He did not take the prisoner back with
him,
Death Near Sasser,
. The two-year-old boy of Mr. and Mrs.
John Varner, of Sasser, died Sunday
and was buried at Chickasawhatchee
Monday, Rey. H. R. McLendon conduct
ing the burial services. Many friends
sympathize with the sorrowing parents.
SICko
Tae NEws regrets to hear of the se-!
vere sickness of the little bahe of Mr.
and Mrs. E. J. Hart and a little daughter
of Rev. and Mrs, J. B, Johnstone. Sym
pathizing friends hope for the early re
covery of these little ones.
Union Prayer Meeting, ‘
THE NEws has been requested to an
nounce that there will be a union prayer
meeting at Planters’ Academy every
Wednesday night. All are invited to at
tend. ‘
$6O For the Guards,
At a meeting of the ‘couuty com
missioners they appropriated $60.00 to
the guards, $40.00 less than was recom
mended by the grand jary, |
Will Hear Motions, H
Judge Sheflield will convene court in
Dawson on Monday, the 22nd. inst., to
hear motions and grant orders, There.
will be no Jjury trials. - e
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Hon. O. B. Stevens and Rev. O. W.
Snow were elected trusi ees ",&;gfi.&g}. rew
comae Collage, CHMBSS, A 1 /W 1o
Final Deeision.
*>esevee
. After a fair; and impartial
trial it is the decision of some
of the best judges that the best
place to buyshoes is at the
well established Shoe Store
of B. S. Mathews & Co., whose
motto is to give to the people
the very best goods at the low
est possible price.
Now is fhe time when it
pays to get full value for youf
money. It will pay you to
look at our’goods before you
buy. We will sell Ladies’
Oxfords and Opera Slippérs
during fhe remainder of the
season at prices that will in
terest everyone,
THE SHOE STORE.
B. 8. MatmEws, Mg,
106 Baldwin Bloek. ‘
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