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BARGAINS! BARGAINS! ' GRAND REDUCTIONS IN PRICES STILL CON. TINUED AT J. I. ROBERTS’, For a few more days only we will offer our entire stock of goods at cut prices. While every article is still included in this sale, we want to invite your attention especially to the following: , _ Have you seen our our WILLOW FURNITURE AND IRON BEDS ? Just the thing to make your house look neat and cool this hot weather ' Later on you cannot buy them as cheap from anybody as you can from us this week. Take advantage of this slaughter sale to buy a Sideboard, Book Case, Chiffonier or Dressing Table, Mattings, Rugs, and Rugettes. A Large Supply of These Yet on Hand. - RAINES ENL GRAND JURY HIGHLY COMPLI MENTS DAWSON ATTORNEY. strongly Commends Him as a Suita ple successor to Judge Sheflield, Wwho Will Retire from the Bench. \though a suceessor to Judge H. (. Shetiield, who has signified his in wntion of reffring frem the bench of the Pataula eiveuit at the close of his presert term, will not bp chosen until nest vear the people are already takine a lively interest in the matter. As is well-known, Judge A. M. Raines of the City Court of Dawson announced sometime ago that he would offer for the position, and the news of his candidacy has been re ceived with much favor. Many assur ances of support have come to him from every county of the circuit, and there s no room to doubt that he will run a strong and, as his friends be lieve, a winning race. Judge Raines will enter the race with the united support of his home people, whose‘ opinion of him as a man and a lawyer is fairly represented by the following extract from the presentments that were made by the grand jury of Ter rell county on Monday: “We learn with regret that his hon or, Judge H. C. Sheftield, will retire a4t the expiration of his present term. He nas made an able, faithful and conscientious judge, and while we regret to lose his services” we are pleased to know that Judge A. M. Raines, the very able and efficient judge of the City Court of Dawson, will be a candidate to succeed him. We recognize in Judge Raines a man of wonderful common sense and good Judgment, and one well fitted, both by experience and training, for the re-s sponsinle position of judge of the su perior court of this eireuit. During the last three years he has been judge ofthe City Court of Dawson, and has discharged the duties of this respon sible position in an able, fearless and conscientious manner, and to the per fect satisfaction of all law abiding people. Our only regret at his eleva tion to the superior court bench would be that we would lose his services as Jjudge of the City Court of Dawson. We commend him to the people of this ¢reult as an able, honest and fear less Judge, well worthy to follow the long line of distinguished men who have presided over our courts.”’ L e tribute to Judge Sheftield by | the grand jury in the above was also Well deserved, and The News feels sure tat it voices the sentiment of the peo- Pie of the county, nearly all of whom are nis sineere friends and admirers. SENATOR CLAY CAN'T COME. Able and Popular Georgian Was Ex pected to Speak in Dawson Today. twas at one time thought that Hon. + 5. Clay, the able and popular junior United States senator from Georgia, would make a syeech in Dawson today, but a letter to the fdltor of The Mews from Senator Clay slates that on.account of a previous fiZacementto deliver a commencement dddress he has been compelled to :1m:.«.“.} his visif to Terrell county. Nenator Clay writes, however, that he tpects to visit Dawson sometime i\*‘-":t and will spend several days _Senztor Clay is one of the most s and influential representatives Uforzia has ever had in the upper ‘fancn of congress, and is very de -8o beld in high esteem by the Peopie of the state. He will be given o Warm weleome on his visit to Terrell Dj ' iamonds. We have a few at the old prices. A2O PER CENT SAVING and a good investment. We supply anything you want. SRR Don’t Wear Your Diamonds in old worn settings. We reset them here; no risk of exchange. Repair work of all kinds on short notice. Mail orders a specialty. e ADAMS JEWELRY STORE. Dawson, Ga. Aenss iy, J. I. ROBERTS, Dawson, Ga. REFRIGERATORS, ICE CREAM FREEZERS, WATER COOLERS AND FISHING TACKLE. PETTY & HOLLINGSWORTH WALKED MANY MILES TO ATTEND COURT A Number of Farmers Trudged to Dawson Monday Morning in Order Not to Take Their Mules Out of Grassy Fields. Rather than take their mules from work in the fields a number of farmers whose attendance on court was neces sary walked to Dawson Monday morn ing. Among this number was one cit izen who arose before 4 o’clock to be gin a pilgrimage of more than twelve miles, arriving in Dawson at 8 o’clock and answering ‘‘here’’ to the roll call of jurors on time. This is possibly without precedent in the county’s history, and but shows the terrible condition of the ¢rops in this section. A great many of them are literally taken by the grass, and the cessation of work for even a short while would result disastrously. The importance, therefore, of keep BRONWOOD SCHOOL: TO CLOSE. An Interesting Program on Next Wed nesday, May 31. Two Graduates. Bronwood High School will close Wednesday, May 31, with the gradu ating exercises Wednesday morning and a recital by the music class that night. There will be two graduates, Miss Kate Collins and Mr. Will Gunnels, both of Bronwood. Miss Collins, in her graduating paper, will tell why Bronwood should have a town library, and Mr. Gunnels will treat of the farm life of George Wash ington and the lesson to be learned therefrom. The address to the grad uates will be delivered by Superinten dent J.* R. Hankins of the Dawson schools. The music for the exercises will be furnished by Miss Bessie Lou Sears and her music class. At the recital at night a slight admission charge will be made to help pay for the piano. The school has had a most success ful session under Professor R. B. Huffaker and his assistants. ’ Death of a Good Woman. Mrs. Georgia Hay died May 12th, 1905. Her home was at Moultrie. She was a good woman loved by many friends, and was a member of the Bap tist church. She had a sweet disposi tion and a lovable character. The deceased was 42 years of age, and leaves a husband and six children, an aged father,and two brothers to mourn her death. Her father is a well known citizen of Terrell county, Mr. James MeCracken. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved s stilled, A place is vacant in our home: Which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has-recalled The boon His love has given, And though her body lies molding here Her soul is safe in Heaven. ROSA MAE WEST. 'ing every hand and mule busy will be readily seen, and it was this fact that made the farmers choose to trudge many miles rather ;than ride and let their crops suffer. The crops of the county are perhaps in the worst condition on record. The constant rains of a few weeks ago de veloped a multitude of grass blades and in some instances it has been al most a hopeless task to rid the cotton of them. Rather than attempt it many farmers plowed up their cotton and the grass along with it and re planted. Rain to .any extent at this juncture will mean the ruin of many crops and incalculable damage to others. r - | PREPARING TO SHIP PEACHES. Fruit Crop Will Be Good and Terrell County Growers Will Profit. The owners of peach -orchards in Terrell county are making prepara tions to begin exporting their products to eastern and northern markets. An other good fruit year is welcomed in this section, and the peach men are al ready looking forward to good profits from their shipments. Already some of the early fruit is beginning to blush with the first tint of ripening, and soon the queenly Elberta will take on the tint of pink and go forward to an admiring and appreciative market. Many crates of the delicious fruit will be shipped from Dawson and other points in Terrell county, and in return many sheckles shipped back. KENYON-AVERITT. Marriage of Interest Solemnized Thursday Afternoon. Prof. Jerome Kenyon and Miss Liz zie Averitt were united in marriage Thursday afternoon by Rev. J. M. Long at the Baptist parsonage. - Mrs. Kenyon is the daughter of Mr. J. D. Averitt, a prominent farmer and well-known citizen of this county, and is admired by many friends. Prof. Kenyon is well-known in Dawson and the county as an educator of ability. Their many friends extend sincere congratulations. Machine to Be Given Away. The Bee Hive will give a fine drop head sewing machine to their custom ers. One chance for every $l.OO spent in our store. PEARLMAN & KLAVANSKI. Remember that Supreme is the best flour sold in Dawson. Ask your grocer for it. MUSQUITO NETS AND NETTING. : Latest improved Dixie Nets and other kinds just arrived. ; Thanking you for your liberal patronage in the past we solicit a continuance ) of the same. N BOND ISSUE A;‘.Vl) CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO BE DISCUSSKD. Will Be Held at the Court House om ‘Bhursday Afternoon. A Large | Attendance Is Requested. The foilowing call for a mass meet ing of the citizens of Dawson on Thursday afternoon was brought to the News oftice for publication by a number of prominent gentlemen: “To the People of Dawson: “You are earnestly requested to meet at the court house on Thursday afternoon, the 25th inst, at 4 o’clock, to discuss the pro posed bond issue, and amendments to the city charter. These are matters of grave importance to Dawson, and free discussion and exchange of opinions are much de sired. Let there be a full attend ance. “J. W. F. LOWREY, ‘“W. B. CHEATHAM, “H. A. WILKINSON, ‘“W. F. LOCKE, | “R. L. SAVILLE, SW. H. DaViIS, ‘““CHAS. A. HARRIS, SF. M DAVIS, ‘‘R. L. MELTON, ‘W, C. PASCHAL, “WM. KAIGLER, A, P. HATCHER:' The signers of this call are among Dawson’s most prominent citizens and business men, and the fact that their names appear as sponsors for the meeting is a guarantee that, as is stated, the meeting will be one of im portance and general public interest. Just what amendmeuts to the city charter will be proposed The News is not in a position to say, but we under stand that there will be more than one. Fveryone knows what the proposed bond issue is for, but there is a lack of information as to what will be the extent of the proposed sewerage sys tem and its cost that has caused a general desire among the people and taxpayers to know something of the details. All of these matters are of public concern, ~and of a character that should insure a large attendance Thursday afternoon. ANNIE ABBOTT ASTONISHES. Many Marvelled at \i’ond(‘rful Work of Georgia Woman. Many expressions of amazement were incident to the appearance of Annie Abbott, popularly styled the “Little Georgia Wonder,”' at the opera house in Dawson Monday night. A fairly large audience witnessed the exhibition of the strange power. The feats performed certainly could not be attributed to physical power, for they were above and beyond it. Miss Abbott is apparently the possess or of a mysterious and mighty force, an exact explanation of which has never vet been successfully attempted. Those who witnessed its expression here marvelled greatly. e e METHODISTS CLOSE MEETING. Revival Services Ended Sunday Night. Twenty-Four Accessions. After having been in progress for two weeks the protracted meeting at the Methodist church was brought to a close Sunday night. : It was one of the most earnest and successful series of services ever con ducted in Dawson, and there were twenty-four accessions to the church membership, nine by letter and fifteen on professions of faith. Warning. You cannot have good health unless your kidneys are sound, for the kid neys filter the blood of impurities which otherwise act as irritating poisons and break down the delicate organs of the body and cause serious trouble. If you have kidney or blad der trouble and do not use Foley’s Kidney Cure, you have only yourself to blame for results, as it jpositively cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. Sold by Dawson Drug Co., Dawson; H. A. Wall , Bronood. Ice Cream Festival Friday. Mrs. F. E. Clark’s church circle will give a benefit ice eream festival, beginning at 5:30 Fridav afternoon and continuing through the evening, *at the residence of Mrs. Clark on (Stonewall street. All are invited to attend. e e T s T e RO e RS A T FYOUNG'S FEMALE COLLEGE, THOMASVILLE, GA. I OFFERS FULL COURSES FOR A. B, B. 8., &B. L. DEGREES. 1 Physical Cufture, Elocution and Music Our Specialties. 1 815,000 spent this year in building and equipment. Steam Heat, Elec itric Lights, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool. Good Fare. Climate Unsur passed. Strong Faculty of Experienced Teachers., i EXPENSES $%209. LIMITED NUMBER OF FREE ) J SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. iSt‘SSi()n ‘opens September 26, 1905. For Free Catalogue address ; =. I. COCHRANE HUNT, President. Machine Work That Counts. P e e You can’t expect good LT~ WOrk with a poor ma “ e g chine and you can’t have A o & a good machine unless : P you buy from these who o o sell machines with a rep o~ utation. And [ bl ‘\-;. o AU THE TERMS A."_l}.,' \ s “ A _‘\.’ are so easy you can't af ‘)‘ SRR ‘\’ ford not tocali around and . R ' seeour line. It is com .LS 2 » . \ B plete. The Sewing Ma.- Qo chine and Bicycle House. > J. S. CLAY & COMPANY. Stomach Troubles Cured. Having compounded a poultice of wonderful absorbent and curative properties for the positive and permanent relief of almostevery character of stomach troubles the undersigned will gladly send, express prepaid, a complete course of free treatment to a limited number of sufferers. The only compensation asked is the privilege of referring to the applicant (when cured) in corresponding with the future prospective patients in their locality. No Testimonials Solicited. No Names Published. All that is required is your name, address, full particulars regarding your case, accompaniel by this offer. ASSOCIATED DRUG STORES, THE DAWSON NEWS. Louisville, Ky. THE VARIETY WORKS CO. INCORPORATED MANUFACTURING MACHINISTS. DAWSON, GEORGIA. We solicit your patronage. Special attention to Mail Orders e ? € LAMAR’'S LEMON LAXATIVE Is a safe, infallible cure for all troubles arising from a torpid or disordered liver, especially im malarial climates. It is a purely > harmless vegetable compound, cer tain and pleasant in effect. 50 DOSES Keep it al- | 3 on 50 CENTS "hand. At all druggists. Made by Lamar-Taylor-Riley Drug Co. Let The News Do Your Printing. . We have one of the best equipped job offices in Southwest Georgia. We will please you.