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fown Friday done
w A- Harp, who has
Uf Jacks Ne’vs
the editorial work the m
years, . 6 m.w con
trfeJ lith the Daily Budget, of
Macon. of Coving
Mis® Nellie Summers
visited Prof. Guinn’s family
ton Thursday.
last considerable improve
^6 ttotc recently;
-at in our tom. among
"be, things quite set out a "umber cn Mi of
shade trees have
an.lo.lrer portions of the tow...
fifty trees have b8en set
^TLnS Si f,rtv or tbe Second beautiful Baptist church. church
the most
out side, in our city; and
r ° rnthe commendable pride of
J “I."* ,1 the be long
«»•>"*■ it will not
this church and grounds will be a
before indeed.
tiling of bea'dy
Mr Frank Smith is quite sick—
deep eated cold. We hope he may
?
goon be entirely well.
When we get into our new quar
will be trans-mural to the
ters we the Solid South
Solid South a nd
«iH be trans-mural to us. So look
out!
We are sorry to hear that Mr.
j, E. Whitaker is quite sick with
fever.
Mr Tom. Broadnax is having
improvements made on the hotel.
The colon «de is undergosng repairs
It is his intention to fix the hotel up in
first-class order and furnish it elegantly
throughout, W e not this progress with
pleasure. M-, Broadnax is one of our
best and most progressive citizens:
Mr. Ira Jones, who has been at
Mercer since the opening of the
present term, came home yesterday
morning to attend the burial of his
grandfather. Ira intends to remain
over until the last of this week.
He shows a little of the students
Munch in his cheeks, and says that
college life is not such a place of
ease after all.
hr. Quigghas returned from Syn¬
od, and reports a most pleasant,
social time, perhaps the most pleas¬
ant he has ever enjoyed on such an
occasion. The only thing that
jwarred the enjoyment of the mem¬
bers of Synod was the spiteful sar¬
castic flii-g of Dr. Woodrow at Dr.
Beattie who has been elected to the
I Bukin's professorship of Columbia
[Seminary. [Woodrow’s It is said that even
best friends were
[ashamed of him.
Mr. F. M. Ayers and Miss Rachel
Hithv were united in the holy
bands of matrimony last Sabbath
«venin y. Rev. H. F. Buchanan offi
[ciating. [pressively The ceremony the was im
performed in prcs
r nce of only a few friends. It was
pitea Ny. We surprise to almost every
wish the happy pair a
continuation of all the happiness
consistent with mortals,
I kr. Eli L, McDaniell moved to town
psterday into the house recently occu¬
py rp-nrell t>y Prof. and Murray. family We welcome and Mr.
among os,
PI* be may find it to hi 9 interest to
r s,:e his ho rae permanent among us,
pY.jn ^ E, Stone New Era, Steadman, editor Maggie of the
and Miss
P "f Covington were married last
M;iy afternoon at 3 $ o’clock at the
residence in the presence of
1 ! '"'ndsand relatives The
cere
wm Performed beautifully by Dr.
j i® r !te
* n - Attendants: Mr. Dean
l 1 Lithonia and Miss Mattie Car
'■-ton; Mr. W. E. Lee and
[:, ''-'s“te Davis, and wife both of Covington. few days
spent a
JF-- ® the city with Mrs. C. V.
I IVe wish these happy people
4 ® uch joy and prosperity.
• “iday Night’s the Time
i lie -Idling Bve has been
^ bli post
■ forget, next Friday evening.
‘‘‘be if boys, how funny it
y0u can j Ust excel the
they think that they will
“■ prize Grier Quigg has offered.
Unde fstand that the girl s are
.
.• w >’'gtheold Eme Back from
in S t0 end, again and again.
Fathers In Israel.
TIley form a Society for the Mutual
Benefit cf Each Other.
The Old Men’s society, organized
several weeks ago, composed of
men over sixty years of age, and
including among its members some
of the very best men in the county,
is in a flourishing condition. They
have adopted for themselves the
following excellent and appropriate
constitution and :—
This organization shall be known
by the name of the Old Men’s As¬
sociation of Rockdale county.
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS.
Sec. 1- The officers of this Asso¬
ciation shall consist of a President,
Vice-Presidedt, Secretary and Tre
surer whose term of office shall be
six months and they shall be elect¬
ed by ballot.
Sec. 2. The duties of the presi¬
dent will be to preside, keep order,
and direct the niaetings
Sec. 3. The vice-president shall
pseside in the absence of the presi¬
dent and perform all the duties of
president during the absence of the
president.
Sec- 4. The secretary shall keep
a correct account of the proceedings of
each meeting and turn over the same to
the newspapers in this plrce for publica¬
tion.
Sec- 5- The treasurer shall receive all
moneys paid into this Association, giv¬
ing the secretary a receipt for the same
and pay them out by order of the presi¬
dent and consent of the members.
bulks and regulations.
Art. 1. This Association shall meet
once a week, the three first meetings in
each month shall be on Monday night at
6 o’clock, the fourth meeting shall be on
the fourth Saturday a 2 o’clock p. m.
Art 2. No member shall speak more
than one time during a meeting unless
permission be granted by the presiding
oflicerand consent of the members.
Art. 3. No member shall speak longer
than ten minutes unless his time be ex¬
tended by the members*
Art. 4. The meetings shall be of a re¬
ligious character and no political or sec¬
tarian subject shall be introdused into
the meeting of this Association.
Art. 5. The President shall, by mo¬
tion, appoint all committees that may
be necessary to carry into effect the ob
fecis of this organization.
Art. 6 . It shall be the duty of nil the
members to visit the members when
sick, and in case of the death of a mem¬
ber to attend the funeral and to perform
all duty that charity may require.
We’re Goings Home.
By the time of our next issue we
hope to be moved to Mr, Tilley’s
room in Hotel block, where we will
be in affectionate nearness to our
brother quill-drivers of the Solid
South. Any one wishing good
company can drop into either of¬
fice. The cause of our removal is
that we were required to insure the
lives and property of those below
against all damages whatever. As
we are not in the insurance busi¬
ness, we decided not to take on any
such complexities.
City Councilmen-eleot.
A municipal electon was held in the
city of Conyers last Saturday. Two can¬
didates were in the field for Mayor: Col.
J. C. Barton and Mr. F. M. Ayers- Col
Barton was elected by a good majority,
The following gentlemen were e ected
councilmen: lrt Ward— M. R. Stewart
and J. J. LangforJ..
2nd Ward—T. A. Elliott and J. R. Ir¬
win.
3rd Ward—J. C. Stephenson and J, E,
Whitaker.
Each one of the above gentlemen, the
mayor and councilmen-elect, is a sale,
wise and prudent business man. The
body as a whole is very stronc, and con
stituies an excellent representation oi
Conyers, her brain, weaitli and enter¬
prise. Conyers and her every interest
will be guarded diligently and carefully.
A great many necessary improvements
will oe inaugurated and completed dur¬
ing the next year. And we feel safe in
saying the city fathers wPi keep abrest of
evr rything looking in auy way towards
the sweeping advancement of any and
all thing? petaining to the betterment
cfConyere and the welfare of her grow¬
ing popu'ation.
Mrs. A. N, Lawson has gone on
a visit to friends and relatives in
Charlotte, N. C.
The Social Club met last Friday
evening at Prof. Guinn s. The
chief amusement|was fortu ne-telling
from Chinese Oracle cards. The
cards gave some good fortunes and
afforded much amusement, The
next meeting of the club will be on
Wednesday evening.
We are glad to learn that Miss
Lula Willingham is improving.
You Can Put Our goods
BY THE SIDE OF AIY MERCHANT AID
WE LEAVE THE COMPAKISON WITH YOU.
HUDSON BROS,
SOMETHING STARTLING.
First article on the list is
whole stock of clothing all new
goods—latest styles.
$20 worsted suits at $16.
$16 worsted suits at $13.
$15 worsted suits at $12.50.
$12.50 worsted suits at $10,
All wool suits $10. Same broken
lots at auction prices.
Overcoats al $2.50.
$7.50 overcoats at $6.50.
$8 overcoats at $6.
A fine all wool worsted overcoat
genuine serge lining at $10.
Pants from 75 cts to $6.
Embroideries, ribbons, gloves,
ruchings at bankrupt prices.
The reason given is we want to raise money on our stock of
goods, and have put down the price to sell them out. Again, to all
parties we have accommodated you must settle up. Its due. We Deed the
money. Come and pay and save us from collecting same by lawyer
Conyers G& Nov 27 1888 HUDSON BROS
Thanksgiving Services
At the Methodist and First Baptist
Churches.
Thursday last was national
Thanksgiving day.
The day at this place was appro¬
priately and sacredly observed.
Quite a large crowd met at the
Methodist church at 11 o’clock
Thursday morning. Dr. Pierce
conducted the services, reading the
114th Psalms as the scriptural les¬
son, The singing througout the
service was led by Col. Barton and
Mrs Fannie Elliott, and it w as extra
good. good
The talk of Dr. Pierce was
pointed and highly appropriate.
He was careful to enumerate many
things for which we should as in
dividuals and as a nation be dil¬
igent to render thanks.
Short and interesting talks were
made by Prof. Murray, Mr. S. D.
Night, Mrs. E. Roberts, Col. Barton
Mr. W. E. McCalla, Mrs. A. J.
Pierce, Mrs, John L. Stewart, Mrs.
Harper, Mrs. Hill Hammock.
Every feature of the service was
such as to call forth the deepest
and most grateful expressions of the
audience, The meeting was ad
jouined to meet at night at the Sec¬
ond Baptist church,
AT NIGHT.
The Thanksgiving services were
continued at the Second Baptist
church at night. Mr. D. M. Al
mand led the service, reading the
103rd Psalm and delivering there¬
from a fine talk.
The singing was led by Miss Lu¬
la Wallis, organist, and ’Squire
Helms. The singing was fine.
Addresses tender, logical and ap¬
propriate were made by Rev. A. J.
Goss, Col. Barton, and Mr. S. D*
Night. Everything said, read or
sung was highly interesting and in¬
structive, and the many good things
delivered made an impression
and lasting.
Last Thursday evening there was
a social party at Mr. E. M. Hudson’s
given in honor of Miss Eoline Mal
lette of Thomasville, Ga. The
young people amused themselves
with a Spelling Bee, in which ihe
boys spell ;d against the girls. The
boys were the last to sit down.
What did we tell you, girls, last
week? The boys must prove good
their reputation on next Friday
evening, Review your spelling
books, boys.
BARGAINS RARELY' FOUND.
Unlaundered plaited bosom
shirts at Scents.
Laundered fine linen bosom
Warusetti muslin plaited at 90 cts.
Childrens ribbed hose at 10 cts.
sell all the time at 15 cents.
Childrens fast black hose at 10
cents.
All ladies and gents hose at cut
prices.
Dr. Warner’s celebrated health
and coraline corsets at $1.00 and
$1.25.
The best 50 cents corset in the
world.
In Tear3—Good-Bye.
Dr. Pierce preached two excel-1
lent sermons last Sabbath at the
Methodist church in this place.
They were his last for this church
year, and may be last at this place.
For this really venerable Christian
gentleman we wish to bespeak our)
unqualified love and respect No
man has ever preached to our peo
pie who any more completely fill
ed our ideal of a beloved well-rounded broth- j
Christian than this
er. We hope the Conference may
see fit to let him stay among us:
but if not, we pray the,Lord to give
him strength to proclaim the Gos
pel of Christ yet many days; and
we know that the prayers of all
good people will go with him in his
work.
Their Good Luck.
Prof Jas I. Coleman of this coun
ty lias secure 1 a lucrative position
as mail route agent on the E. T. Va.
& Ga. road from Atlanta to Bruns¬
wick. This position was seenred through
the kindness of Congressman John D,
Stewart. He is never unmindful or for
eetful of his friend, and this appoint
ment will only give him political influ.
only , . this county , . hut .
ence not in
throughout the district. We know of no
young man more woithv or efficient
than the appointed. P, of. Coleman re
signed the teachership of Smyrna school
last Friday. Mr: Jim Maddox has been
elected by the trustees as his successor,
Mr. Maddox has some experience in
teaching and will no doubt fulfill every
S* rx
both these young gentleicen all the sues
cess possible in their lines Tin school
since Monday has been under the care
of Mi. Maddox. Prof. Coleman will
leave in a few days to assume the duties
ef his new position.
Don’t you forget it! The Spel¬
ling Bee will come off next Friday
evening at 7 o’clock at the court¬
house. Admission only 10 cents,
which will be expected from all in¬
cluding the members of the Ladies
Aid Society.
McCord, one ot the witnesses in
ihe Fd 1 » a i trie 1 , wl 0 swore that
Gresham had a knife, upon which
the prisoner based his defense
justification, has been indicted and
jailed for perjury.
Mr. It. 8 Sims a member of the dem¬
.
ocratic executive committie of tli is conn^
ty, requests us to state that he voted fo r
the nominee in :' e last election for rep¬
resentative.
Judge Gh*at in has had some nice elm
shade trade 1 rocs piantei o it oTi i B
front sidewalk. _. _
WONDERFUL.
Handkerchiefs at cts.
4* 5 cts.
A lare bargain “ 10 cts.
MONEY IN JERSEYS.
■Terscj’s at 65 cents worth 75 cts
(( 85 cts worth $1.00.
44 $1.10 cts worth $1 25.
The whole stock cut down.
An excellent line of ladies and
gents undergarments below all
competition.
Everything in ladies dress must
go. You will do well to get our
prices before buying.
Our shoe stock is too large for
this market and you can save 25
per cent on any grade of shoes.
MR. W, G. JONES.
Tragic Death of a Protnlnont Man of
NEWTON
Mr. W. G, Jones an old and
prominent citizen of Newton county
was brutally murdered about one
mile from his home last Saturday
evening. His son Mr.T. W. Jones
was the last of his family or frieuds
to see him. This was about three
o’cock in the afternoon, and the
old gentleman started over to see
Mr. Alex Reagan on business, hav¬
jug been there in the morning and
failed to see him. A company of
searchers was formed early Sunday
morning and after searching till
between 10 and 11 o’clock the bodv
of the deceased was found in the
midst of a thick body of forest some distance
from any cleared land. He had received two
severe wounds, one caused by a pistol ball
entering his left cheek and almost coming oat
at his right temple, the other by a load of bird
shot discharged from a gun right near his
head, the blow dislocating bis neck. It seems
that ho was attacked by two parties, one in
front with a pistol, one behind with a shot
gun.
It is thought that the most probable cause
of his murder was robbery. Ji One gold
watch was taken from his pocket, leaving the
chain. Only 27cents was found on bis person.
y t j s not thought that he bad much money
with him.
We have not yet heard the verdict of the
coroner s jury. The following gentlemen
COTOposet j, e j liry : l. f. Livingston, foreman,
T> Ai u 0 yd, o. P. McCord, w. o. Melton, L. B.
Livingston, and W. 8. Borry.
The deceased was burled1 ttwlay in Bock
^ oom(nissfoncr , Mr . Green M.
Jont . s . and 0 fMr. Josse W, Jones, merchant of
this city.
HYMEN’S VICTORY.
The greatest surprise of the sea
son WHS the marriage on last
Wednesday evening of Miss Alice
Laws m of Conyers to Dr. Miles 0.
1 Melton of Cuthbert, Ga., Dr, J. L.
Pierce officiating. This is the sec¬
ond one of our popular young ladies
that admiring gentlemen from a
distance have ecently stolen away
from us. However, wo extend our
congratulations and wish them
both great success and all the hap¬
piness possible. Dr. Melton re¬
turned home perhaps last Saturday,
to make ready his home for hi
worthy bride. We hear that Miss
Alice, who is now in Atlanta, will
remain over until about Christmas.
Charlie Echols has had his com¬
mitment trial and is now in jail
Mr M. L. Wood dea'res u* to state to
his friends that he will not be in the
race for clerk of the coart of this county
in the January election. He hopes al.
waya so to act as to merit the esteem
which they have shown to him in dcsir
jrtg him to run for this office*
ALL MUST GO.
Flour, tobacco, soaps, crockery
everything must go as explained be
low.
A thousand other every day ar¬
ticles that we have not taken time
to enumerate, but which you can
get the price by coming to see and
will s ve money by doing so. We
mean bnsiness and if yon are posted
on the prices of goods you will
look to your own interests and save
money.
UN EQUALED.
Old mens Hats.
Young mens Hats.
Bovs Hats.
Children Hats.
Wool Hats.
Fur Hats.
Darby Hats.
The fluent selection of hats at less than
wholesale prices.
MR GUINN’S CARD
Messrs. Editors Please allow
me the space in your columns to
say to my friends who have so ur¬
gently and kindly solicited me to
make the race for clerk of the Su¬
perior court, that I thank them
from the very bottom of my heart
for the manifestations of their con¬
fidence and esteem. Though mis¬
placed it may be, still it is a source
of great pleasuro to me, and an in¬
centive tp greater efforts on my part
to merit it.
The many and constant assuran¬
ces that I would receive at the
hands of the people of my county
a warm and enthusiastic support,
would have led me, nnder different
circumstances, to have made the
race. After mature and thoughtful
deliberations however I have arriv¬
ed at the conclusion that I would
decline, inasmuch as my old and
valuable friend, Mr. Wm. T. Huson,
who is a cripple well worthy and
fully competent, had entered the
race. I have concluded iurther
that 60 long as providence favors
mo with my present good health,
and stays the hand of diseases
which cripple and draw the limbs,
that I will never contest against
such unfortunates for offices which
they are worthy of and qualified to
fill.
Again thanking my friends for
their kindly interest in me.
1 am most truly,
R. J. Guinn.
Conyers, Ga., Dec. 4th 1888.
Mr Geo. W. Simmons of ibis
county gave us a pleasent call last
Saturday. He thinks he has dis¬
covered a machine for manipulating
manure that shall soon bo used
universally by farmers all over the
country. If his invention proves
the success he believes it to be, the
farmers of our country could not do
better than to purchase of him.
It is undoubtedly a step in the right
direction. Farmers should make
all their manure at home. This
would beat the Brady Bill for far.
mere world without end. We wish
Mr. Simmons great success. He
will give a public exhibition of hie
invention next Friday on the streets
in Conyers.
Lord Claud Hamilton, brefther of
the Duke of Abercorn, has started
for America as the representative of
a wealthy syndicate interested in a
scheme for heatin'! cities.