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Rockdale Register. Cos NTBRS, Ga., Dec. 28rd, 1876. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Rockdale Register Publishing Company, held this day, the following officers wore elec ted for the ensuing year : Gao. W. Gleaton, President. A. H. Zachry, Vice-President. T. J. rRKADWELt, Treasurer. W. P. Rekd, Secretary. A. C. McOalla, Ed. and Bus. Man. Lenal advertisements must hereafter t>e paid fo'r in advance No deviation from this rule will be made at any time, or under any circumstances. All advertisements must be handed in before 12 o’clock, m„ on Wed nesday; the day before publication. Register Cos. Schedule. Down pnsßcnger arrives at Conyers...9:2oam Up passenger train 2:37pm Goober up s:sßam “ d0wn..... 7:lßpm CONYERS, GA., THURSDAY JUN 15, 1876. Oxford Excurted to Atlanta last Sats bfrlay. We had a very pleasant call from Mr. l> 1\ Rogers, ofCovington. on Wedt.es day. Mrs Dr Wills and fanuiy of Washing” ton, D C, are stopping at the Whitehead house, in this place. Parties in need of Dental work will do well to call on Dr. 11. H. McDonald. See his card in this issue. The Board of Directors of Conyers Female College, will elect a president for that institution on Monday next. Judge A. L. Davidson left on last evening's train for some point West but not YV est Point; probably Knew nan. Miss Fannie Riley, who has been pay •ing a protracted visit to her relatives in ■Cuthbert Ga., returned home Friday of last week. Li'.honia is on rising ground. Hereafter we expect to have dots and jottings from that pleasaut and growing town. Prof. Taylor has taken some fine views of the business streets of Conyers. Go to his Photograph Gallery and see them, and have your picture taken. See the notice ot Dr. VV. 11. Lee in this number of the Register. He has drugs, &c., pure wines, liquors, &c„ for medicinal purposes, &c. Give him a call, &c. See the no' ice ot W. T. H uson, Tax Receiver, in this issue. He will close his Hooks Tuesday, July 4th, (1876.) Parties interested will do well to remem ber the day, ns it may save them from being double taxed. The Editor of this paper accepts, with (pleasure, the kind invitation of Honey Creek Agricultural Club, to be present at its meetings ; and will certainly avail himself of every opportunity to be pres •eat and enjoy the pleasure of its compa ny. Mrs. Chamberlain has concluded to ■discontinue the Relay House; which has been kept some time in best ot style, in this place ; and we learn has made up her .mind to go to Atlanta, to open a board ing house in that city. We wish her good luck in her new field. The public exercises ot Mr. W. C. Hudson’s school comes off at Snapping Shoals on next Friday, the ISth inst. The citizens ot Conyers, as well as the public generally, are invited. A large turn out of people is expected to be on • hand, as the exhibition will be interest ing: Consisting of speeches, composi tions, <fcc. Prof. John F. McClelland, of this place, will deliver the auuual ad dress. Col. A. C. Perry presented us, yester day, with a bird nest. We are uuable to tell what kind of a bird it wae by looking at the nest. From his descrip tion of its size, color, song, habits, tc., it must be a species of canary. The nest is of thread, strings, hair and grass, uicely knit together. “The nest is warm but the birds have flown.” As the poet says: , “There are no birds in last year’s nest.” Parties desiring Excursion Tickets to the centennial, at Philadelphia, via Augusta Ga, good for sixty days, to return at any time and alone, will do well to call on J. W. Anderson, Star office’ Covington. Train leaves July Ist Messrs. J C Barton and E II Rosser, Assignees of the estates ot Capl J M Summers and T J Nelms, Esq. Bank rupts, offer certain personal property for sale, bee their advertisemeLt in this b f£u<3. Call on them aud get a bargain. Court J. P. A m Helms Esqr. N P &Ex of J P lield cawt on last Saturday. But little business transacted. A judgement was rendered by default in a garnishment /case. Justice M M Beutly, also opened his court, and expected to adjudicate a ques tion that bad bees set fora hearing aat.Sffivs zztZ'sz ft# Personal. E. J. Reagan Esqr, of Hampton, Ga., has been on a visit to his family and friends in Conyers. He reports things as quiet in and around Bear Creek as it used to be. Piscatorial. The Conyers lushing Club has been in secret session for several days past. We are unable to get (lie particulars of thq. deliberations of its members. Their poor luck m catching fish is attributed to the scarcity of bait—so they say. Our impression is that they will soon wind up their fishing tackle, and strike out over “the hills, and tar away” to other waters, where bait is more abun dant, and where the finny tribe are not quite so few. The Club have our sym pathy for its bad luck ; though we ex pected nothing bet* 3r for them than reg ular old style fisherman’s luck. Cliurcbcs. Rev. J. M. Brittain, the regular pastor of the First Babtist Church, in this place preached on Sunday and Sunday night last, Revs. Elias Woolley, and B Edwards, occupied the pulpit of the Primitive Church, here lasi Saturday. Eldar Isaac Hamby preached in the same Church on the Sabbath day following. The young mens Christian Associa tion, held their meeting at the Presby terian Church at 5 o'clock r. m. on last Sabbath. Dr J II Seamans has opened a branch office for the practice of Dentistry in Li thonia, Ga. He will-also keep open his office in this place When he >s not in Lithonia Dr J L Johnson, a young gen tleman of skill and experience as a Dentist, will have charge of office. Parties desiring work in that line will find it of interest to call on either gentle man. ♦ —* Name Changed. In onr last issue we spoke of anew town in this county on the line of the Ga., 11. R. four miles above Conyers, which we christened, Hrmiltonville. In common with the denizens of that place we are dissatisfied with the name, and hereby change the cognomen of the same, ;by virtue ot the power and authority vested in us &a. Sec. Ist. Be it ordained by the au thority aforesaid &c. That from and af ter the publication ct this issue ot the Rockdale Register, that said town known, and heretofore called Ilamilton ville be and the name of the same is hereby changed to Hamilton’s crossing- Sec. 2d. Be it further ordained Ac. that Mans Townsend, be and is hereby appointed street overseer of Hamilton’s crossiug. Sec. 3d. Be it further ordained <&c., that Hon. John w. Hamilton, he mayor, and F. D. McMilliau Esq., be Marshal of said town, until further orders. Sec. 4th. Reports conflicting orders Ac. • County Court. Rockdale Comity Court, for its semi monthly June Term, was in sessson on Monday, 12th inst. Present—Hon. G. W. Gleaton, Judge, aud T. J. Christian, Esq-, Solicitor. Twenty civil cases were disposed of— all without litigation except two. The following cases were tried : The State vs Win. Langston, vagrancy. Judgment of not guilty. The State vs Ed Merriweather and Ephraim Cook, p, o. c.’s, larceny from the house. Judgment of guilty. Ed was ordered to pay a fine of sls 00 and costs or iu default chain' gang for ten months. Eph $lO aud costs, or months in chain gang. Court then adjourned till Friday a. m, 10 o’clock, for the hearing of cases that were continued till that day. Public Schools. The Board ot Education of Rockdale county, at a raeetiug held on the 3rd inst., licensed the following persons to teach iu the public schools of this coun ty : . Miss Mattie E. Bently, Miss Josie I. Marston, Mbs Lizzie Hendrick, Miss Lula Oglesby, Miss Ella Oglesby, Miss Queen Overbay, Mrs. E. R. Adair, Miss Lucinda, Maddox, Mr. Samuel Scott, Mr. Nathan Turner and J. 11. Irwin, whites, and Polly Ann Bryant aud S. E. Poer, colored. The public schools of the eouuty will open on the fourth Monday ot this mouth, (June) and will continue three months. Toe members of the present Board are men who will, no doubt, look after the educational interests of the entire coun ty, aud will so direct the school funds so as to give the greatest benefit possible for the amount of money expended. On last year the schools were so loca* ted that almost every ebild in the county between the school ages could attend school for at least three months, and no donbt the arrangements for the present year will be equally as good, if uot bet. ter. We think the public school system could amended as that greater ben efits might he derived flow the same amount ot monfy. And, no doubt an effort will bo made at the next Legisla ture to either abolish the present school law, or make some very important ol an ges in it. Library Association. The Library Association seems to gain ! favor, and wo expect to see Conyers come to the front with a goodly number of names and organize an association which will be of groat benefit to this community, and especially to the young. We would suggest some of the advanta ges growing out of such an association, but we can see no disadvantages, and therefore we deem it unnecessary. Let all who desire io benefit themselves and the community by having a Library of first-class literature placed where they can have free access to it for a mere nominal sum, come forwatd and aid in this philanthropic and moral enterprise. Ware House, Part,ies having business with the Ware House will call on Henry Bryans. Jr., at the store oi Bryans A Speer. Both Propreio-s of the Ware House are out on a threshing expedition. They are running Th.eshing Machines. Parties desii ing to have wheat threshed will do well to call on Messrs. Zachry & Over hay. 2t Platform. LL. D. Zachry picks up a chip, spits on it, tosses it up, and propounds the following queries to the candidates of Rockdale county, as a platform of prln - ciples to stand on in the coming cam paign. Every office seeker is expected to answer fairly and squarely, and,to dis close his feelings on the issues set forth in said platform, which is as follows: Ist. Wet or dry ? 2nd. Are you in favor of a reduction of Homestead aud Bankrupt law! 3rd. Are you in favor of the pubfic school ? 4th. Are you in favor of an officer holding more than one term ? sth. Do you want to hold office ? If so, why, and wherefore t Is it for your own or your country’s good ? Gth. Are yon in favor of a dog law! The Executive Committee of Rock dale county is hereby called to meet at the Court House at 2 l* n, June 241 h, .1876, E B Rosser, Ch’ia A M Helms,-See EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sheffield—D N Bnktr, WD C Bh>ad nax 1 Conyers—Dr JJ W Glenn, W L Peek McCord’s—dJ. N- McKuight, W. II McCord Alsace—-T D Swann, JaraesScott’ [COMMff’ttOATED.'] flouey Creek Agricultural Society.- June iOtli, 1876. Mr. Editor:— Some little time has elapsed since.our Society has submitted Us proceedings to ha published ; and, that, from the fuel that the business lias generally been ol an ordinary nature. But our last meeting was one ot mere than ordinary interest. Our first busi ness was a report from the joint commit- j tee of the Union Club and- the Honey Creek Club, —made by W. L. Peek—in reference to the Fair that the two Clubs anticipated holding this fall. Messrs.- Peek and McKnight propose to take the contract of fixing the grounds, (.which have been secured) doing all necessary work, and putting up such buildings' as are necessary, upon liberal terms. They have the contract by a unanimous con sent ot both Societies. Tliey are men who are well suited for such enterprises, aud don’t know such a thing as a failure, when they propose doing a thing. A committee of five was appointed from our Society to confer with the Un ion Agricultural Society to elect a gen eral Superintendent and Secretary, and report at our next meeting: k J. G. Mc- Nair, W. W. Walcott, B. N. McKnight, M. Tucker and L. L. Waldrop, commit tee from Honey Creek Club. We also had quite a lively time deba ting our question for the evening, which was: “Would it be to the farming in terest to reduce the cotton crop to one acre to the hand V’ The discussion was a lively contest; some adhering Strictly to the question, taking the aflimative side, while others occupied rather a mid dle ground. There is no doubt that the raising of cotton to the exclusion of ev erythingjelse, has been the great cause of the present crises that is upon us. But at the same time, it would be folly for us to raise grain tor a money crop; when the West can furnish it ebeapei than we can afford to sell it; and there isn’t money at home to buy it. Variety of crops should be the motto of every Southern farmer—raise that which be wishes to consume at home, and cotton as a money crop. Yes; Rockdale is to have a Fair, and we hope that her citizens will use their utmost endeavors to have it be a success. Let Rockdale be second to none other in an Agricultural interest There was some other business of mi nor importance transacted at our meet ing which I think hardly necessary to item down. Question toi our next reg ular meeting: “Is the country iu a bet ter or worse condition when labor is high !” We never fail to have a ques dull for debut out all regular meetings, which most of the members take ail ac tive part in. Our Society now numbots 50, aud is in a flourishing condition. And, now, Mr. Editor, it it wouldn't be imposing too much upon your Majesty, we would bo proud to have you attend some, or all of our meetings. Hoping you will, wo extend to you a warm wel come at any time you can make it coir venient to do so. 11. S. McNair, Sec’y. Fire at Social Circle* Social Circle, June 11, 187 G. Editors Constitution : A fire occu led here this morning about two o’clock which consumed three wooden buildings all belonging to Mr. J. T. Eckles The main building -was used by Mr- Eckles for heavy groceries, provisions, furniture etc. The two smaller buildings were occupied by Mrs. J. T. whitehead as a millinery and bonnet manufactory. The fire was first discovered in the rear of the buildings occupied by Mrs. White head aud spread rapidly consuming the buildings trod almost their entire contents Sonio at Mr. Whitehead’s goods were saived. The door of the building occu pied by Mr. Eckles was broken down, dut only a few articles were save as the root soon gave way. lie had just received a lot of corn meat and molasses. His loss will be between $3,500 and 4,000. Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead were both frbtn home add we arc unable to approximate' their loss, hut suppose it to .bo heavy. We are sorry to state that there was no insurance on buildings, or stock as the company in which Mr. Eckles was insus ed had very recently called-in all of their policies. The brick store of A. M. tfc J. B. Robinson w? • threatened, and their stock of goods much damaged by being thrown out into the street. We are unable at. present to give the origin of the tire. The suffei es have our sympathy, but wo hope, as they are euegetio slid persevering, they will soon recover. A. M. 0. The above account of the fire at So cial Circle, on last Saturday night, we take from the Atlanta Constitution of Tuesday. Maj. J. T. Whitehead and family were on a visit to this place to see Gapt. F. J. Whitehead, Sheriff ot Rockdale county. Map- Whitehead is a brother of our Sheriff: Mr. Turner, an employee of Maj. W., came to Conyers'on the Sunday morn ing's up train, and informed Maj, W. of his loss. Messrs. A. M. A J. B. Robinsiyi are related to Mr. J. A. Stewart of the firm of Stewart AMcCalla, ot this place. Our citizens sympathize wuh the par ties in their losses.- Those Pretty Young Widows. We understand that several young men and hachelolS'ot this'county are be coming highly attracted, like the needle to the North Foie, oy the pretty young widows of Conyers.’ That place, for some lime, ever since we ever had any knowledge of it—a little more than a de cade-lias been incessantly boasting ol its pretty young widows; Now, this may all he Well enough, and’it is hula melauolwly.fact that both sexes often lose companions' in an early state of manned life ; hut how happens it, we modestly inquire, that a place ot Con yers’ size should be continually present ing a large array of young widowhood on whose cheek the dew |of youth still sparkles- brightly in the morning of life ! A casual occurrence of this sort would indeed deserving comment, but we con. aider that no sooner than one class are led* oft’ to hymen’s altar others lay aside their habiliments ol mourning and don an onselting costume, we confess we are unable to solve the enigma. We need not inquire into the sanitary condition of the place, since both sexes are alike ex ited to disease and death. But it is a fact (at least we aro assured so) that Conyers affords a great rnauy pretty young widows. That they aie attractive amiable, possesing great influence, is ve rified in airs, the general demeanor o 1 of young men, bachelors, and widowers about Stone Mountain, Lilhonia, and other places. No little poetical talent just now is being developed. Wo would kindly intimate to the Register of that place, as it seeks ajcircuiation iu DeKalb if it will only enlist two or more of those pretty young widows on its edito.iia 1 staff, offer a column as ‘answers to cor respondent,’ on love matters, that it will find a circulation and support unequalled among a class of gentry above mention ed ; besides, we doubt not that rhy rasters aud poetasters will pour in their effu sions thick as the autumnal in Vallem hrosia. —1 Lawrence Herald. We see from the foregoing that Bro. Peebles is interested in those pretty young widows’ ot ours. Yes Conyers is a noted place for dashing pretty young widows, and for gallant chivalrous old and young widowers. They arc highly appreciated not only by ourselves, hut by themselves as well as our Bro. ot the Lawrenceville Herald, together with Lis jottings man from Stone Mountain, Conyers. We spent last sabbath at the enter prising town of CoDyers, the county site oi the new ccuntjq Rockdale. We have often heard and read of tin inpid growth of this town, but were not,prepared to expect suoh a thriving little city as wc found. Since the war. it has "grown from nn insignificant water station to one of tile most important points on the Georgia railroad. Wo found there a splendid new brick Uawt liouso—one of the best buildings of the kind in the state—several blocks ot lumdaoiue brick stores, a large num ber ot beautiful residences, a splendid brick hotel—and in fact everything that goes to make up an attractive town. Wc were glad to meet our old friend J. S. Anthony, and find him apparently doing a thriving business. Few towns of the size can boast a b.tter class ot business men. They are a live, go ahead set—which, together with the many natural advantages, accounts for the rap id growth of the town. Conyers lias an able “turn out” in the way of lawyers—of whom we formed the acquaintance ot Messrs. McOalla and Christian—both excellent gentlemen and accomnlishcd attorneys. Unlike most rapidly growing towns, Conyers has a F quiet, moral, sabbath observing, church-going people. Wo attended service at the Methodist Church a large huil ling—and found it filled both morning and night. At the morning hour, Dr. 0. L. Smith, of Emory College, delivered an able and very interresting discourse upon the proper observance of the Sabbath. There are six churches al ready in the town, and the l’rcsbyterrins aw now constructing another excellent church edifice The denominations are all represented by able, popular and faithful ministers. In the afternoon we attended- the Methodist Sabb.ith school. It is one of the best we ever saw-—well organized, fully supplied with good teachers—with Mr. Fiesley F, Chistian,-a model Super intendent, atpts head. Wo think the school numbered one huiidered and fifty.—The town‘has several splen did singers, and at each service we were perfectly delighted with the singing.— Mr. Helms, a young gentleman of Jgreat talent, aud a rich, mellow voice leads the music. There are now two newspapors in the place— the Register and- Courier— to the clever editors of which we aro in debted for their kindness and courtesy. we hope to enjoy other visits to this delightful little city. Tin above extract we take from the Times and Planter, published 1 at Spater, Ga. We see from the last issue of Bro Elam Christaius paper, that he lias paid a nice and we hope deserving compli ment to Conyers, and some ot her people. (JlmHestom* A' letter lias been shown us from a party in C( nyers signed “Citizen,” addressed to the Managers of the Charleston Excursion, stating that “Liquors” would ho sold on the train; Wo are authorized to state that that citizen is under the wrong impiossion ; as the sale of any spirituous liquors will he prohibited* and the best order enforced hy the Managers. Stwart MoC'ai.j.a, J. i, W. TiiEADWEr.r,, It, Agents. Coiiuueiiciiiciit Exercises at S.- M -I'. €ollcgc,i 1870. From the “Enterprise we clip the following as the order of Excereises of S M F Collcdge, at Covington* Sauuatu, lNtli inst.—Sermon at College Chapel ai 10$ o’clock a ui by Rev. F.. P. Mullally, D. D., ol Sparta, Ga. Toksdav, the 20th, 10$ o r clock a. m.—Compositions hy Junior class, and at 3$ o’clock i* ,u address to’ the Liter ary Societies, by Sidney A Dell, Esq., of Atlanta —ln the evening, 8$ o’clock, the annual concert will be given,attended with !an J exhibition of calisthenics Admission, 25 cents ; children 15 cents. Wednesday, the 21st, 10$ o’clock- a m —Commencement exercises hy Senior class graduating, and annual literary ahdress, hy Hon. Herbert ..Fielder, ol Cuthber:, G*. From 8$ to 12 p m the Chapel will be open for a sociable, to which citizens and visitors are invited. I*RKI’AK \TOKY DEPARTMENT. The examination of the pupils in this department will take place Tuesday,the 13th inst.,-from 2to 4$ o'clock p in which exercises the parents are special ly invited to attend. At 8$ o’clock p m, children’s exhibition, consisting of dec lamations, readings, music and ealistlien :cs. J. N. Bradshaw. President. 11. h. McDonald, DENTIST. Will be found at his Office, Room No. 3 White head House, Conyers, Ga., where he is pre pared to do all kinds of work in liis line. Fill ing Teeth mail*! a speciality. t&Sti'Ml wm-lc Warranted to give Satisfact ion Being thankful tor past patronage, he re spectfully solicits a continuance of the same. - l Tax Notice, To the Tax Payers of Rockdale Comity t This i* to notify all parties concerned that mv Books, for the return of taxable property [n seid county, will be dosed on the 4th day of July next. W J . HUso.v, Oonyers, Ob., Jun <•'. Tax TDoei. or. __ J s; ANTIIOgiV, MANUFACTURER > TIN WARE AMU It HALER IN STOVES,. hardware, CROeREIW, glassware, . 1 AMI’S, eto; HOOPING, GUTTERING, JOB WORK of all kinds, in fin, shtfet-iron.'idito, etc., dono promptly, and at low prices. All work WAR RANTED. J. . A N'T lIf)NY, Commercial St., Conyers;'Ga. Sign of " Tlio Big, Red Coffee Tot.” StoveN, Stoves, At prices to suit the times; ranging from sls 00 upward. Be sure to give hi id a call be fore you lmy elsewhere. J. 8 Anthony, tom street,Conyers, Ga., at the sign ofTheliigltod Coifco Pot.” CHANGE OF BASE. Having bought tho stock of goods lately own ed by MESSRS. NIGHT & WHITE, I huve removed my STOVE AND TIN ESTABLIS .SINT to their old stand, wliero I hope to ► . better prepared than ovor to supply my friends, and • the public £ eaurally, with any goods they, wish in tho St3T3 AD TIN LINE.’ Also, in lading Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Hardware. Crockery. Glassware, Lamps, Table and I pock et Cutlery, Notions, • Hosiery,, Faucy Goods, etec Tliatiking 'my fri ens or their past libera patronage, I r ectfullyaolioit a continuance of tho Biimo. To the customers of the old firm of Night & White, I make my best bow, 'and as sure them them that if they will 1 confer the*r favors upon me, I will do all in my power- to Bervo them to thftif entire satisfaction. Ji 8: ANTHONY Look out for the sign of the big, red coffee P ot - no 17-td Wait no Longer. Kirvihg sold out'our cirthe Stock of goods to Mr. J. 8. Anthony, who propones to con tinue business at our ol*l stand, and whom w® take great pleasure'in roeermm;-tiding to co old customers as a porfeot gentleman, and a man who will do the right thing by. all who will give him a trial. Our object irt thus closing out is tb 1 vrtn up our business, and wo kindly ask nil those who have notes and accounts with us to - ooiuo for v. rfl and settle, as we aril oomjlellbd l tb havo money. A WORD TO THS WISE-18 SUF FICIENT. Respeotfully, NIGHT & WHITE. I*. S. Parties wishing to settle will always' and me at tho old stand. S. D. I), Jsiiinps'fUid' Galss-Ware;- A good line of Lamps, Chimneys, Wicks 'and Burners, for sale hy J. 8. Anthony, Corn street,Conyers, Ga., sign of " Tho Big Red Coffee Pot.” Nice tin toilet sbts (thr bedrooms,) in imitation of oak and walnut, at J. S. Antho ny’s Stove and Tiu House. Commercial street, Conyers, Gh., at the sign of “The big red, coff ee Pot.” FIFTY n;\TX K\ol SEII (IFF! WE WIU. SEND THE DETROIT FREE PRESS M. QUAD’SPAFEEi,- To The Register subscribers for per annum. The regular price of this great hu morous weekly is s2l Bring ns $3 50 cents and get two good papers for the year. REGISTER CO Q Ll> ItUNP It 15 i>! the “ h o e kd ar. e ii k g i st e n,” And Louisville tmiT CO URIE R- JOURN A L One year for Three Dollars. Two papers for little more than the price of one Send, us three dollars and receive your homo paper -with the “ CbuitiEtt-JouilNAn,” theebst 'wittiest, brightest and ablest, city weekly In tho country. UEQISTEIC CO., Conyf.bs, Ga. A gents wanted for the- Contennial Book of i Y Biography, or tho lives of the great men o four first 100 years. SemLfof circular*. P Z. Wieglor <fc Cos., Pbila., Pa or Chicago, 111. 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