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About The Rockdale banner. (Conyers, Ga.) 1888-1900 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 16, 1888)
ROCKDALE BANNER. SUBSCRIPTION: F-E3 YEAH (in sdranoe}-.. 31,CO. ?Ofi O ttuntha................5QcU. Enters J at th® Cony«r* Port Offlc® aa ®«caad class mall matter. AJYrirllplaj ratea m»ie knawnon 5emimJ Ja&YTork Heady snd Promptly Executed. Y. D. O’KKLLEV ... - Business Manager. JOHN R. MADDOX - Editor. At any rate, the religion of the White House will remain the same. The President and President elect are both Presbyterians. Of somewhat more than 5,000 mi!e« of railroad bnilt in this coun¬ try since Jan. 1 last, the south has built 2,148 miles, or nearly half. That looks well f or the aouth. And it is only one branch of industry in which she Mas mr.de a mo,a rapid stride than other nectienc. Every one who offers for office should feel proud, especially proud of his home support. There is such a thing as men standing up bravely if it does lead down to de¬ feat. It often occurs that the great¬ est men as well as greatest meas¬ ures are left short of victory. The country for gome time hai been all astir over the question aa to the best method of disposing of the iurplus. After a few years of vapid republican rale'the question will assume a diCVeit shape and run alter this fashion: whaihi the best method of ra sing a snrpluif The repuoiie ,ns know how to dis¬ pose of a surplus. In this age of progress no Indus¬ try shows more Lap*'! strides to¬ ward perfection J “' ' Y. of farm¬ ing, : •! n.- ./«r and bettor methods 73 ben-s devjiooed every day, A iiuuaoie ambiit*a characterizes the acta of those engaged in the callings end everywhere can be seen evi¬ dences of thrift and increased pros¬ perity. All honor to the noble men who till the soil! Tho Baltimore Manufacturers' Record states that the new enter, prises smarted in the south during the urs^ uix months of 1888 num¬ ber 2C23, agaisst 1885 for the ccr — yooC-g year. Tho amouut of «T.;tal and capital stock represent t J by the list of new enterprises and tbe enlargement of old plants for the firs. six months of 1888 is II Young men f*om the country too often deseil lhe‘* fa ms and seek employ neat in cities. These yonng men grow tired of farm life, think¬ ing it dull, prosy and uuprofltahle, when, in reality, no vocation in Ufa haa more advantages or a iperior Httractions. As far back ss the days of ancient Romo farming has been regarded as the most impor¬ tant as well as among the most honorable calF.ng of .life. The vo¬ cation is even more important, and none the less honorable at the p res¬ ent day. Toe t» lers of the soil mustferawa breed.- meu* and cloth iug for tVJbaln ice o'maoki'td, who look to them for the necessit'es a« we’ 1 as the 'uxu-ies of life Noyt for Cleveland. The Chicago He.-ald was one of the most loyal aud most enthusi astic supporters of F esident Cleve¬ land thioughout his administration and in the recent campaign. The Herald of Sunday has a leading •ditorial proposing Cleveland as the demoi ratic nominee four years hence, am backs its advice in ihe following strong language: Grover Clevclaud alone, among mod era democrats in high place, gave his partr an issue. He alone is entitled to lead the host to vietoi v. * * • •••*•* Mr. Clareiand stands for the masses gainst the classes. Rejected by the coTTupi elemani of his owe state, he is freed oi *11 mere!/ local restrictions He stands aud will s‘»nd for an idea vthhb 'a to tr'uuiyh “then -he democracy shall triumph, and is to perish only when the democracy shall perish. He will re" m~ia the denaociitic Cer’JT reform leader He *rill be the ttoutl-tae ef his party vastly aosmantei t by '.hat time in the campaign that is to cox 9 . He wilt be elected. U*t the good work begin now. Valdosta wiil soon have a state bank with a capital of $ 100,000. LADD’ LIMS. Positively the best lime on the mar et can be bad cheap by calling on A. J. Pierce. Conyers Ga, Oct 12th. tf NOTICE. I will be in Conyers the first Sat¬ urday in every month, patients wishing to see me will find me at the hotel or at Dr. Lee’s drug store* Dh. L. G. Brantley DON’T FAIL TO SEE T. J. KING'S Full line of Home-made Harness and Shoes of the best Quality kept always on hand win sell cheap for cash. Wonder for Neatness! Fine Boots and Shoos m»d« to order and fit guaranteed. All kinds of repairing done neat¬ ly and promptly. Never Ripping Work! Remember that we use the oelebratod Brass Screws; will not rip—will not rust out your •hoes. COME TO SEE US AND BUY OUR GOODS OR LEAVE YOUR ORDERS T. J. Kino. Scott building. 1 door below Dr. Lee'a drug store. Conyers, Ga.,Oei. 18th 18*8. "■ JR m —jr-w -m-r-Wbo I are Weak. Nervous M ifi m nit= B Hj ,1 R| and Dctiilit fried mid firt ' ferin? from Nervous l)e , Seminal Weak Nisbtly Emissions nd all the effects of ear¬ ly Evil Habits, which foad •© From stars Decay, fonsiirnmion or Insanity, send for Pear*'Treatise on Diseases of Mao, with part culars for Home Cure. Cure* ynaraittecd. No eur* no pay. J. 8 . Pear*. 81* and 814 Church Rt.. Kashv lie, Tent?. WIDOW'S ALLOWANCE. 7 k• application at Loelnda Smith. sol., wid¬ ow of Hour? Smith, sol., late fit Eoskdalo county, doeosesd, fer a yaari* support for her self and aer minor children from the estate of her decaa»»d hushenfl harintr been duly filed 1n the Ordinary’*office as the law directs and If there be no objection* filed hj- the 25th day of November next an order will bo passed se.tiny apart a year'* support for the widow and her minor children a* prayed for. Th-s 81th day of Octoba* ififiS. O. 8 »am ins. Ordinary. w YEARSiSUPPORT. The SppUent ion of R. I,. MeDantol the next friend of the minorchildren of 14. J. Shipley, late of Rockdale county, deceased, for »year’s support from the estate of said deceased has been duty filed In the Ordinary’s office as the law direct* and If no objections are filed by the 1st day of December next an order will be passed setting apart the year's support for said minor children ns prayed for. This tt.h day o.’ October 1888. O. Seamans, Ordlnaay. LAND NOTICE. Ily virtue of an order from the Superior court of Henry county w : !l be sold before the court house In Conyers, Rockdale county, on ibe first Tuesday In December 1688, the follow¬ ing tract or parcel of land lyinir In Conyers, and bounded as follows and known as the C. M. Dickerson property; On the east by Mill ttroet, on the west by Jehu W. Johason, on tb* north by College stroet and south Metho¬ dist parsonage, property of Floyd Christian and others. Sold to settle the Indebtedness of the estate. M, IV. Dickerson. Executor. Con 5 -*ra. fla.. 0«t., 89th 1*88. EXECUTOR’S SALE. We will *ell at public outcry before the court bouse door iu Coayorj, Rockdale county, at 11 o’clock a. uj. on the fli rt TuoBday in Novem¬ ber next two houke* and lots ia Conyers, one beinir the hou*e and lot whero Joel H, Gay re¬ sided at bis death, the other being that on the east side of above lot and boundod on its east side by G. P. Bliiott’s lot. Said two lots being well Improved, with good wells of water. Al¬ so one open lot In said town fronting on Cen¬ ter street, and bounded on the north-east by G, W. Cain lot and H. P, A D, M, Atmand lot on south west. Also one hundred and sevou ty-two and one-half acroBof laud more or less. Same being parts of lots Nos, 348 and 332 iu the sixteenth district of said county. Same ad¬ joining lands of W. J. Mite-hall and others, and lying some three miles north-west or Conyers which lots or farm is well improved, with good dwelling and out houses, well timbered, quantities of granite, etc. Said proporty sold by consent of legatees under tho wiil of said Joe! H. Gay as belonging to his ostate for a division. Term, oi’.e-half of purchase pi Ice of each lot cash, The other half of same due November first 1889 with interest thereon from date at 8 per cent, and bonds for titles. This property may bo bought at private sale before the above time, Haydkn c. Gav, Rebscca E. Gay, Sept. 30, 1888, Executors ADMINISTRATOR S SALE STATE OF GEORGIA, Kockdalo eounty-By virtue of an order from the court of Ordinary of said county will be sold before the court bouse door in the city of Conyers said county on the first Tuesday in November next be¬ tween the lawful hours of sale the following property to-wit: Fifty-nine and three-fourth (5940 acres of land being part of lot number two hundred and forty-two (242) and bounded on the north by Mrs. White, on t he east by the place whereon Jobu F. Harris now lives, on the south by the Keagin land and on the west by Oranade land. Also, ninety-four acres ( 94 ) being parts of lots Nog. 267 and 288, bounded •nthe north by Bent lv land, on the east by the dower of Mrs. 8 . E. Harris, on the south by one hundred and eleven ( 111*0 acres being part of lot No. 368 now occupied by tenant of E. C. Oranade, on tbe west by Mrs. White land, the Rcagin land and the fifty-nine and three fourth acres above described, Also 111 1 , seres of land being part of lot No. 368 bounded on the north by dower of Mrs. S. E. Harris, east by said dower and Alrnand land, south by Reagin, and Huff's land and west by Rea gin laud. Also one share of the capital stock of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Com pany, as th« property of the estate of B. D, Harris late of said county deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of sold deceased. Terms cash. J amis 0, Barton, Jobs F. Harris, Administrators- Persons who lead a iile of posure are snbject to rheumatism. neuralgia and lumbago and will find a valuable remedv in Dr. J. H. McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment; it will banish pain and subdue in¬ flammation. Far better than the harsh treat ment of medicines which horribly gripe the patient and destroy the coating of the stomach. Dr. J, H. Sold at 50 cents a bottle. c Sick . , , headache, , , wind . , on the stom- . ach, biliousness. nausea, are by promptly and agreeably banished Dr J. FI. McLean’s Little Liver and Kidney Pillets. 25c. a vial. When nature falters and requires phel. recruit her enfeebled energies $1.00 per bottje. Exposure to rough weather, get¬ ting wet, living in damp localities,' are favorable to the contraction diseases of the kidneys and bladder. As a preventive, and for the cure of all kidney ar.d liver trouble, use that valuable remedy. Dr. J. If. McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm. $ 1.00 per bottle. Children will freely take Dr. J. II. McLean’s Tar Wine Lung Balm ; unlike cough syrups, it contains no opium, will soothe and heal any disease of the throat or lungs quick¬ er than any other remedy. There are many accidents and dseaees which affect Stock and cause serious inconvenience and loss to the farmer in his work, which may he quickly remedied by the use of Dr. J. II. McLean’s Vol¬ canic Oil Liniment. Are you restless at night, and harassed by a bad cointh? Use Dr. J II. McLean’s Tar WiBe Lung Balm, it will secure you sound sleep, and eftect a prompt and radical cure. If you suffer pricking pains on moving the eyes, or cannot bear bright light, and find your sight weak and failing, you should promptly use Dr. J. II. McLean’s Strengthening box. Eye Salve. 25 cents a Syrup of Figs Is nature’s own true laxative. It is the most easily taken, and the most effective remedy known te Cleanse the Sybtem when Bilious or Costive; to dispel Headaches, Colds, and Fevers ; to Cure Habit¬ ual Constipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal. For sale by Dr W. H. Lee <fc Son. T h« Delightful Liquid Laxatlva. Syrup of Figs is a most agreeable and valuable family remedy, as it is easily taken by old and young and is prompt and effective in cor¬ ing Habitual Constipatation and the many ills depending on a weak or inactive condition of tbo Kid¬ neys, Liver, and Bowels. It acts gently, strengthens the organs on which it acts, and awakens them to a healthy activity. For hale by Dr. \Y. H. Lee & Sou. - IFIDOWS ALLOWANCE. The petition of Amanda Harris col., widow of Westley Harris, col., late of Rockdale coun¬ ty deceased for a year's support for herself and seven minor children from the estate of kcr deceased husband, has been duly filed in tbe Ordinary’s office as the law directs and if no good and valid objections are filed in my office by the 18th day of November 1888 an or¬ der will Im passed setting apart a year's sup¬ port for the widow and her minor children as prayed for. This the 16th day of Oet. 1888. o. Seamans, Ordinary. WIDOW’S ALLOWANCE. The application ol Mrs. Amanda E. Shipley, widow of H. L. Shipley late of Rockdale coun¬ ty deceased for a year's support for herself and her minor children from the estate of her deceased husband has been duly filed in the Ordinary's office as the law directs and if no objections are filed by the 18th day of Novem¬ ber 1888 tbe order will pass setting apart a year's support for the widow and her children as prayed for. This 16th day of Oct, ISAS. O. Seamans, Ordinary, LETTERS OF DISMISSION. PTATIC of Georgia, Rockdale county— Whereas T. J. Treadwell, guardian of Buiah Hi!!, having appiied to the court of Ordinary oi said county for a discharge from hi* guar iansbip of Buiah Hill; this is thercTbre thei'e alt persons concerned io show cause why the said T. J. Treadwell shouiu not be dismissed from the guardinnshiu of Bolah Hill and re¬ ceive the usual letters of dismission on the first Monday in January 1839. O. Seamans, 3m Ordinary. WIDOW’S ALLOWANCE. The applied! ion of Mrs. Lai;racy Wetherford, widow of F. M, Wetherford late of Rockdale county, deceased, fof a year’s support for her¬ self aud her tumor children from the estate of her deceased husband having been duly fil¬ ed in the Ordinary's office as the law directs and there be no objections tiled by the 18th day of November next an onlerwill be passed setting apart a year's support for tbe widow and her minor children as prayed for. This the 16th day of October 1888, O. Seamans. ■Ordinary-. Lumber, Lime and Shingles— S Parties wanting either lumber, lime I or shingles will do well to consult me before buying. A. J. Pierce. Conyers, Ga. April Gth ‘ES. tf SPEOTfiQLES! d 4 'V >v We have recently iucieased our stock of fcpectacles E> e Glasses and now have over fouu worth. We can suit any one both j n qnality and price. Our prices per pair. V e ha' e a >7 large - ment of common glasses, and peo . & , &:ses - " tee ^ ra ‘ lie '" : frames, eomposi-ion frames, nickc, frames, silver frames and gold f rame s. Having recently purchased a fine 0 r*imeter we an? prepared to test «*“0**- " ith glasses. stock and , Call and examine our P n es You will certainly be pleased, Dk. W. II. I.ee & Sox, -» • --- MIXED If you wish to paint your house, buggy, wagon or furniture you will save money by buying our ready Mixed Paints. These paints are ready for use and any one can apply them, We also keep a large stock of White Lead, Brushes, Oils, Varnishes, Glass and Putty. Dk. W. U. Lee & Son. -—© • Our Jewelry. We are Headquarters for nice re¬ liable Jewelry. Call and inspect our stock, prices low. Dr. W. H Lee & Son. GEORGIA RAILROAD Stone Mountain Route, Georgia Eailroad Co.. \ Omce General Manager. 18S8, Augusta, Sept. 2g, COMMENCING SUNDAY. 3O, inst, the following Passenger schedule will be operated. Trains run by 90th meridian FAST LI N E. MO. 27 Wg.,T BAILY. Lv Augusta 9-45 am I Lv Athens 8 30 am ArConyera 11- 57am ( Ar Atlanto i00 pm MO. 28 BAST DAILY. Lv Atlanta 3.42 pnj | Ar Athens 7 00 pm Ar Conyers 340 pm | Ar Augusta 8 i5 pin NO 3 EA>T DAILY MO I WEST DAILY. Lv Atlanta 8 O 0 am J Lv Augustai0.45*>m Lv Conyers 9.19 am | Lv Macon 7.10 am Ar Athens 5.15 pm | Lv Mil d’vi o 19 ain ArtVa’sh’n 5 2O pm | LvWash’n 11 . 20 am ArMiid’re 4 . 11 pm | Lv Athens 85 O am Ar Macon 6.00 pm | Ar Conyers 4-24 pm Ar Augusta 3 30 pm j Ar Atlanta 5 4?> pm COVINGTON ACCOMMODATION. Lv Atlanta 6.20 pm | Lv Cov’gt'n 5.40 am LvCor.yers S.07 pm j L» Conyers 6.12 am LvCvt’j’E 8 35 pm | Ar Atlanta 7 55 am NO- 4 HAST DAILY' MO, 3 BAST DAILY Lv Atlanta 12 1115 pm | Lv AugustaH.00 pm LvCony’rs . 393m | Lv Conyers 5 07am Ar Augusta 6.40 mu J Ar Atlanta 6 3 O am Lv Union Point 540m | Arr Athens 94O » Lv Atnenf.fl.l5 an | Ar Uuion PoinlS45ixi Daily except Sunday. Train Nos. 27 and 28 will stop at and recieve passengers to and from the following stations only : Grove town, Harlem Dearing Thomsen, Norwood, B rnett Crawford vilie Union Poir.:. Greensboro, Madison Rutledge, Social Circle, Covington, Conyers, Lithonia, -Stone Moun¬ tain and Decatui Train No. 1 con'<ects for all pom’s West and North West. Train No. 2 connects for Charleston and all points Ea t No. 27, for all points West and South West, No. 28 for Charles¬ ton and Savann di. No. 3 for points West and North West. No 4 for Charleston, Savannah And all points East. JOHN W. GREEN, G< r. Manager. E. R. DORSEY, G’n. Puss Agent OE W. WHITE Gen Tra Pass Ag. Commercial College lexi'hoton.ky: nriPi Location op Dkfaktkxmt* op BiiiieM, Short hand Jk Type-Writing, Telegraphy. Cheapest & Best Business College in the World 1 nifkefit World's lloaor Exposition, and Geld Medal erer Book*keeplng ell other College*, at Goneral Busineso Education. for System 10,000 of rtdnate* end in 6 BvtinfM. 18 Teachers employed. Coot of Fall Business Coarse, including Tuition. StstioDsrr. and Board, a be at $90* Vs Short-Hand. Vaeatlem. Type-Wi-IUn*. Enter A Telegraphy specialties. Now. Graduates Guaranteed Success. For circulars address Ephraim W. Smith, Principal, o» WUhar R. Smith, Lexington, Ky. Mention thi* pf«r» Distinguished Prof. Business Smith, Educator Principal of the Commercial Cot* Lexington, lege of Ivy. University, received the Ky., Gold with Medal his son, and Diploma oi Honor at the World's Exposition for Sys¬ tem cf Book-keeping and general Business Education. Ha can refer to 10,000 gradu j ates in business, besides Con gressmen, State city, Hi* county and • » officials. College, CJ w whiff recognised ^fi as J the S'& Ctieapeg, & advertisement of ’a P a top. paring Pmx\rtnsftip,»Lr.a living, meffrnphic hold Itepartments, pre¬ to earn a smt to high end hon¬ ors Wv positions in she business worid For circalart of this Cot:*gv c.ddrntW I’.kur It Sa.itk > -x'agtes £». Ul IN ALL DEPARTMENTS AT Pore CD n era t ■ CONYERS. GA. The knock down and tear-up of high ... prices, and; regulators of J 0V Our Dr ’-Goods beautiful Department and well Is complete. We always keep a selected line of dress goods and notions, DON'T FOKGET US ON full Our Shoe Department, ' nr.d complete. We have the largest and rnoEt attractive line s of rents and Ladies fine shoes ever brought to Conyers, Don’t fail to ee us and get our prices of shoes. IN BEAUTY Our Clothing Department, Is just beautiful, the most attractive line of clothing you ever look¬ ed through. We are making a specialty of clothing this season. We e the latest styles and can give you any style and quality you may nt and our price will certainly astonish you. Amazes Tiie Buyer. Don't forget us on hats, We are the leaders in huts, and can fit you in size, style and price. \\ e have a big stock, over 350 different styles. You can omtainly get suited l»v looking at our stock. TO THE LADIES r» • Grand opening of Fall and Winter wraps, the latest style* and something new. \tc have a big stosk u f ladies wraps and can give you any ftylo and price. LARGE STOCK Of Gents Furnshimr Goods have a beautiful and well selected atock of gent* furnishing goods. Corns to see us at Hotel block. -.50 barrels of flour bought bcfcie the rise. Call and see us, we u ill give you the advantage fri.se in flour. Bran we keep a full stock. Hay, oats, conn, etc. We sell water ground meal er we will give one bushel of meal for a bushel of corn, Com© to see us b«foie you buy your groceries. We have every thing in this department you may call for. Don’t stand back but come and see us before you buy. We make jewelry a specialty. We keep every thing that is kept in a jewelry store. We keep a good line of gents and ladies gold watches and nothing but what we can guarantee. The Disorganizes of High Prices Pi ere Cnin A* McKnight will guarantee every pair of shoo? sold for one dollar and a half to be worth two dollars, Don’t fail to examine our stock belore buying. J ij attractions unpresedented. Prices never heard of in the history of the dry goods trade in Conyers. Visit the Hotel block before you buy. A\ Shingles have Here. sell e on hand all the lime. The Xo. 1 shingles which we c-<n you cheaper than you can buy them in any market. We also make Ladd’s lime commodity in our business. Pierce, Cain. M’Knight »«
