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fMcR'CAlE' "EAN NER 4
SFBSCKIPTION;
PER YEAR tin advance*... St.OO.
FOR 6 Months............ 50 cts.
Entered at the Conyers Po«t
“ e#cond c " ss m *" “
Advertising rates made known on
Demand*
Job Work Neatly -nd Promptly
Executed.
Dr. Frank McCalla will not
move to Covington from Monroe
until after Christmas.
Cel. J. A. Stewart, son of Hon.
John D. Stewart, was elected may
or of Gridin last Tuesday. lie
tol^.vri-bright onlv 9 2 vear« old hut is reported
young man.
Senator Ingalls has been expres
sing some views on the so-called
southern question. He docsn
know what to do with the negro
In that cape, he might let him alone,
A man last week sat up in
coffin and took charge of his own
funeral, ordering the same to be
indefinitely postponed. All sur¬
prise vanishes when it is
that he was an Ohio man.
There is an immense difference
between knowing a man and know
ing about a man, and there is
same difference between knowing
a thing and knowing about n
thing. It is this latter kind of
knowledge with which the young
and the old of this generation are,
to a large extent, supplied.
Rev. E. R. Carswell has moved
from Eiberton to Atlanta, and his
residence is at276 Whitehall street;
but his office is at 32 N. Alabama
street, which be desires to be known
as his address in future. His* pub¬
lication, The Baptist Expositor,
has also been moved to Atlanta,
the November issue of which is 10
000 copies. He will engage in gen¬
eral evangelistic work in the State.
The necessity for first-class school
accomodations is shown in the
forthcoming report of the United
Stales commissioner of education
Some thorough examinations of
the eye of pupils in various schools
have been made, and here is one of
the results : Five per cent, of near¬
sighted children were found in an
old, badly illuminated and ventila¬
ted school building, and only 28
percent, iu a new and well a ranged
house. This is a discovery of
which school authorities every¬
where should tako advantage.
The law governing the meeting
of president ill electors was ap¬
proved February 3,1837. The date
of their meeting is now the first
Wednesday in January, The
change was made in order that
there might he plenty of time, be¬
tween the election and the meeting
of electors, to make the official can¬
vass.
Of course Gen. Longstrert did
not go to see Gen. Harrison about
an office, hut nevertheless he prob¬
ably vvouid he glad to have the
President-elect remember the visit
in a practical way. And, somehow
t>r other, there are a great many
people in Georgia who, while de¬
ploring his politics, hope the old
general will get a big, juicy lump.
President Cleveland, like our¬
selves in one particular at least,
will eat his Christmas turkey if he
wants to. _ W e Will, provided . , . nl- ,
ways.onr finances will will JUSlliy iustifv such SUCH
lUXtineS.
From every J body’s - note hook:!
>V« are growing older. But the
question to us all is, are we also
growing better?
Jt is the part of tho critic to
crii-ise, but it is the privilege of the
criticised to be profited thereby.
A critic . fliend ,
Of a says Gen,
Harrison lias a big head and a
silent mouth. , And , , another , .
one m
a critical turn says the republican
party has both the big head ami
big mouth.
The presence of Rev. G. B.
Jer. D. I),, in Athens has attracted
eonsidera • ,, notice .. the -
among Stu
dents, largely from the fact that he
was tbe firrt choice of lhe Trustees
the Chance (lotah ip. Tl ose who hearil
his sermon a* the Biptist church SuBiiay
pronounce il one of the ablest ever heard
iu Athens.
Subscribe now fur the Baxxer,
It will do you good
i The F- F. Plow.
We have just receiver! a large lot
of the celebrated F. F. one and two
horse plow-stocks. We think they
are the best plow on the market
The main expense of this class of
«*>« - •««*.
etc. with these, the extras, cost very lit
points only to ctB. We guarantee
them to tnrn as well or better than any
stock ,n the market. Ih f v &re
f
H- D Tep.kell & Co.
A nice 3 room dwelling, good
water and 3 acres of land for sale
Call at this office.
► *mi
LOOK HERE?
People Wishing anything in tlie
Granite line will do well to address
or aril on O. '.V. EJ,tarda & Co.
Comet?, Rockdale county, Ga.
Physicians prescribe Dr. J. II.
McLeans Tar \\ ineLung Balm ; in
it they find no trace of opium or
, Hr o«t Vu iig 5 diseases
- :
u OI pA ? K.'™h!>rn* ’ ^ ’ °*
TO BENT.
One large store-room undei Ma
t onic . „ a 3n . , . . or ll,r
‘
ier information appi v at the Bax
KRoftc e -
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Lumber, Lime and Shixoi.es
Parties wanting either lumber, lime
or shingles will do well to consult
me before buying. A. J. Pierce.
Conyers, Ga . April Gth ’88. tf
LADD’ JLIM2*
Positively n the best lime on the .
et can be had cheap by calling on
A. J. Iierce.
Conyers Ga, Oct 12th. tf
DON’T FAIL
TO SEE
T. J. KING'S
Full line of Homo-inade Harness and Shoes
of tl»e Best Quality kept always on hand
Will sell cheap for cash.
Wonder for Neatness!
Fine Boots and Shoes m»de to order and fit
guaranteed. All kinds of repairing done neat-’
ly and promptly.
Never Ripping Work!
Remember that we use the celebrated Brass
Screws; will not rip—will not rust out your
shoes.
COM# TO SEE US AND BUY
OUR GOODS OR LEAVE YOUIt
ORDERS
T. J. Kixo.
Scott building. 1 door below Dr
Lee's drug store.
Conyers, Ga., Oct. 18th 18 8.
-T" Who lire Weak, Nervous
I ^ and Debilitated and suf
foriny front Nervous l)e
* Ulity . Seminal Wenk
¥ ness, Nhrhtlv F.inissiong.
^_____________ i- and nil the effects ot ear¬
ly Kvil Habits, which lead
to Premature Decay, Consumption or I nsanity, Mail,
send for IVars' Treatise on Diseases o!
with part eulars for Home Cnro.
Cu-es iruarauteed. No cure no pay. J. 8 .
Pears. 81:! and fill Church St., Nashville, Tenn.
LETTERS OF DISMISSION.
GKO ROIa, Rockdale county—
V. horcas Dam J. Bond as administrator of
Rebecca A. Whitlow, deceased, has filed his
petition with me In which he claims that he
has fully discharged nl! the duties as such ad¬
ministrator and prays to lie discharged from
his said trust. This is tnerofore to cite and
reqnire ail persons concerned to Show cause
against the jrrantinfr said discharge of said
administrator on the first Monday In March
I8W».
This Decern tier drd 1888,
0. Seam ins'.
3m Ordinary.
LETTERS OF DISMISSION.
GKOJtGIA. Rockdale county
YVhercaa 1[. C. Gay oad Rebecca E. Gay 08
executors of Joel 11. Gay, deceased, have filed
the; r petition with me end in mv office in
which they show that they have fully
cha W .,l «u Of their duties us * uc h represea
ttrei and pray their discharge from said
(rusU Thisis thttrt , lorc to cite ttnd ruquir( . |
all „ argons concerned to show cause against
,ho ^«he discharge of said executors
on the first Monday in March 1S88.
This December 3rd is-s.
O. Seamans,
3m Ordinary.
yearssuppop.t. j
The application of.E. I„ McDaniel tho next I
friend of the mlmy children of It. J. Shipley, i
late of Rockdale deceased, !
county, fora year’s i
support from the estate of said itecoased has
been duly filed in the Ordinary's o£ice as the j
directs and if no objections are fiicl by !
the 1st day of December next an order will tie i
pass*--! settinir apart tlie year's support for !
<“f nor children asprayi-i tor. I
This 28th day of October 1888. j
O. Skam axs,
Ordituuty.
LAND NOTICE.
ny v!rt ' IP of an or<i ' >r from thf ^povtor
court of Hmrj- countj will be i<afcl before the
oourx house )ij foyers, iieoktlatc county,
lhe flr?l Tuesday in December 18K8, the follow
ln V^ t °Lr Wl .*?J a,rf ,y lR<r "* Conjrere ’
an l tw.un led as .oilows ami , known as the
C. M. Dickerson property; On the east by Mill
str t, on the west by John W. Johnson, cn
***** BOf *® hy Coliege sti-eet and south Metho
ilist parsonaire, property of Floyd Christian
and others. Sokl to settle tbe iudebteilno^s of
the estate. M, W. PlCKKH^ON.
Executor,
Cuttyers, on.. Oct., - th ItjSS.
Persons wno ie id a 1* fe of ex
posure are subject to rheumatism,
! e urai'j:i am j ],. *«* o and will
-
find a valuable remedy in Dr. J. H.
^ ^an , XYIcanie Oil Linhuer- :
”*. 1 ^ * r *”
n? .:, .
.
er j p<r , ljie p3t j ent an <] J^troy the
{ : oat ing of the stomach. Dr. J II.
« eLean ^ Chill . an ,j Fever Cure, h -
mild vet nftectivc action wiU cure.
Sold at 50 cents a bottle.
Sick headache, wind on the storn
biliousness. nausea. are
promptly and agreeably banished
by Dr.-J. H. McLean's Little Liver
Kidney Fillets. 2oc. a vial,
When nature falters and requires
pie). recruit her enfeel led energies
with Dr. J. H. McLean's Strength
Cordl.j^nri Blood Purifier
Exposure to rough weather, get
ting-wet. living in damp localities.
are favorable to the contraction of
diseases of the kidneys and bladder.
£ Sl'lnd
valuable remedy. I)r. J. II.
McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm,
*1.00 per bottle,
Children . 1 , will freelv . , take , , Dr. *
H. McLean’s Tar Wine Lung Balm :
un,ike 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
diseases which affect Stock
cause serious inconvenience and
loss to tin* firmer in his work,
which may l>e quickly remedied by
the use of Dr J. II. McLean’s Vol¬
canic Oil Liniment.
Are you restless at night, and
harassed bv a had con eh?
Dj . j H McLeril p, Tar wine Lung
Ba!ni|it wil] , ecure yon BOlind ,] eepj
nt ] effect a prompt and radical
cure.
If you suffer pricking pains on
moving tlie eyes, or cannot bear
bright light, and find y -yur sight
weak and failing, you should
promptly use I)r. J. II. McLean’s
Strengthening Eye Salve. 25 cents
a box.
Syrup of F!gs
Is nature’s own true laxative. Ix
is the most easily taken, and tLe
most effective remedy known to
Cleanse the System when Bilious
or Costive; to dispel Headaches.
Colds, and Fevers ; to Cure Habit¬
ual Constipation, Indigestion, only by Piles, the
etc. Manufactured
California Fig Syrup Company,
San Francisco, Cal. For sale bv
Dr W. II. Lee it Son.
The DoliKhtful Liquid Laxative.
Syrup of Figs is a most agieeahle
and valuable family remedy, as it
is easily taken by oM and young
and is prompt and effective in cur¬
ing Habitual Constipntation and
the many ills depending on a weak
or inactive condition of the Kid¬
neys, Liver, and Bowels It acts
gently, strengthens the organs on
which it acts, and awakens them to
a healthy activity. For tale by Dr.
\V. H. Lee A Son.
NOTICE.
I will bo m Conyers the hrst Sat
urd.yv in every moiun patientr
wishing to see me will find me at '
the hotel or at Dr. Lee’s Bbantlev drug store
Da. L. G.
LETTERS OF DIS *1ISSIOX.
state of Gisorffia, Rockdale county—
Whereas T. J.Treadwell, guardian of B;;lab ,
HIM. bavins: applied to the court of Ordinary j
SH^dpTn^’min concerned "his show why ^ the )
raidT. nil persons to cause
J. Treadwell shouici not U- dismissed
from fileiruarlmr.si io of Uulah Hill and re
the usual letters of diymission on the
first Monday in January' MAS.
O. Seamans
3ni Ordinary.
WIDOW’S ALLO WANCE.
_ ^ appbea ... ion of ,,, >,«. T T+uney We „ herford. r ,
doccascil, KM. Uetherford fof a y t-ar a Ifrtc support of Rookie for her ,
au<i l,er ,!,:nor cUua «'“ fro in tbe e f“ U P !
hordecetwed husbapdhav.ng . been , du.y , fil- ,
the Ordumn-s office as he m,v di^-u
lnd lhcrc na obj ^ 1 *. UlQ m ‘ 1
apart a year’s sujrport for the widow :
her minor children as praye -1 for.
This the lath day of October J.-X*.
O. Seamans,
Grdiaan-.
LETI KP.' OF ADM IXISTitATION.
GEORGIA, Hock»iale county—
Wbercas, James S« Wetherford has in
applied tQ the court of Ordinary of admioistra- of said j
for peimaneiit letters ;
• ion dc bouis non im the estate of F. M. Wei. -
deceased: this is to cite all person s 1
to show cause on or before the first ? \
in January next why James 8 . VYeth
shoirid no* be appointed aJiuinistr
tor de bonis non on tbe estate of snM decea
This Nov. 28th 1888,
O. Seaalixs,
Ordinary.
W i DOWS ALL- >WANCE.
The ar plication of Luiiuda Smith. cai„ wid- !
oi Henry Smith, eoi.. late of Rockdale- |
county. deceestKi, fur a year's support for her
«•*« ««“> ber minor ehikUvn from the estate of
her deceased husband having been duly fiietl
in the Ordfnarj-’g office a? tbe law directs and
if there be no object ions died by t’ne 25 th day of
November next an order will be passed setr. as
apart a year’s support for the widow nni her
minor chiUrca as prayed for. '
O.^eamins, ’
PEGTAGLES!
A -K v ^7 T s>
•St
,
tVe have recentiv incH-an d our
stock of Spectacles and Lye
«•»*• ■* —■.»»« —
w rth - V* e can suit any one
in quality and price. Our prices
ran *e from 25 cents per pair to H2
per pair. We have a large assort
ment of common glasses and
hie glasses. Steel names, brass
> : " 11 ■ i ^ “ 11 "** . * 1 ’ ni«-kel
si:ver ,r:,,aes auu ?‘ >:d
frames.
Having recently purchased a fine
I optimeter we are prepared to test
the eves and lit them properlv with
glasses.
Cali and examine our stock and
, G >r : e , You will certainly be
e . l5 , ^
* Pa. \V. II. Lee & Sox.
—•• •
MIXED PAINTS
If you wish to paint your nouse,
j buggy, wagon or furniture you will
save money bv * buying our
... , n : . .
ili: e P ai,lts are rea,l V fijr 11
and any one can apply them. Vie
a ] ?0 keep a large stock of White
j p, r i ; ^| ]e - oils Varnishes
Glass and Putty.
Dr. W. IT. Lee & Sox.
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f Hit* 0 1 T , *y’
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We are Headquarters for nice re
liable JewelrjL Call and inspect
| our stock, prices low.
Dr. yt. H. Lee it Sox.
GEORGIA RAILROAD
Stone Mountain Route,
j Georgia P.ailroad Co.. }
OXice General Manager.
.Augusta, Sept. 29, 1SS8,
COMMENCING SUNDAY. 3O, inst,
tLe futlowing Passenger schedule will be
operated. Trains run by 90th meridian
F a S T L I X E.
xo. 27 West baily.
F.v Augusta 9 45 am j Lv Athens S 30 am
ArOonytra 11 57am j Ar Atlanto iOO pm
NO. 23 EAST DAILY.
Lv Atlanta 2 42 pm | Ar Athens 7 00 pm
Ar Con>ers 34 O pin | Ar Augusta 8 10 pm
NO 2 EAl-T DAILY NO t WEPT DAILY.
Lv Atlanta 8 - 0 o am \ Lv A tignsta 1 0. 45 am
Lv Comers 9.19 am | Lv Macon 7 . Jo am
\r Athens 5.15 pm ! Lv Mil <i’v. c 19 am
ArWaVh’n 5 2 O pin | LvWash’i! il.aoam
ArMiM’-e 4 . it pin | Lv Athens 85 O am
; r Macon (5.00 pm j Ar Comers 4 24 pm
Ar Augusta 3 3 ") pm | Ar Atlanta 5 4-5 pm
COVINGTON ACCOMMODATION.
Lv \tlanta 0 . 2 o pm 1 Lv Cov’sjt’n 5 40 am
LvConyers 8.07 j;m | Lv Conyers 6 12 am
LvC’vt’n,- 8 35 pm | Ar Atlaota 7-55 am
NO. 4 EAST DAILY- NO, 3 EAST DAILY
Lv Altfnta 1115 pm j j Lv Angustutl.oo pm
LvCony’rs 12. 39am Lv Conyers 5.07am
Ar August i 6,45 .-.in | Ar Atlanta 6 30 am
LyUnion Point S4 )!n 1 Ar r Athens 940 m
Lv Atnen-6 15 a in j Ar UnionPoint845m
L'aiiv except .Sunday.
Train Nos. 27 and 28 will stop at
and recieve passengers to and from
the following stations only: Grove
town, Harlem Bearing Thomson,
Jni{)n p J in: Greeilgboro Madison
Rutk . dg 6 ’ Social circle, Covington,
Conyers, Lithonia, ■‘'tone Moun¬
tain and Dccatui
Train No. 1 cot "eels for all poin's
West and North West. Train N'». 2
connects ior C haileston and fin points
La t No. 2,, tor all points Charles- -* est
and South Wes'. No. 28 for
ton and Savaun da. No. 3 for points
West and North West. No* 4 for
V ,,, harieS'.LU, , - aAannaa , AlKi j til „tiL„:„.« pOiIilS
TT.,ct -> - i.
■JOHN W. GREEN. Gen. Manager.
E. Pv. DORSEY, C.’i. P -s Agent
OE W. v. HITE Gin Tra Pass Ag.
f 88 f w.
rm
Commercial Ooilegs LEX OF KY. INC UNIVERSITY, TOM, KY.
'jiiL; Wi HOUfe
Location <jw DirmNun t-»
ghort-hand Jk Type-WrUtas, Tele#r&pbr.
Cheapest & Best Business College in the World.
Honor wd Gold or«*r tii ottw CoDrfo*. *t
’H'arid*-* K**MWt!i!on for Srnen of Book.ktenlnc
Ge»er»l Bn>b«M l.duc»;io». 10,000 4irjt<!*isstei !n
1U Teftettcr* cteplored. Co«t tHTFnll BbaIbmi
Cohmi*. tDf'HMtfttj’ Tairioc. Ft*tioni»rv. and Board about if90.
>o Short-iland, Viioutloi-.. T.T?o»Wrlll«t, A Tvl^crapby Ga»nnuerd «q.»9ci»UI«. ricceess.
Ltiter Now. Graduate*
For circulars adiress Knhraini W. Smith. Principal, ©r
Wilbur li. .-'cilia, Kj. Mention t*.U yoper.
BlstlngiiSshed Prof. Basiness Smith* Educator PrSacipal
ol Hi© CoiB&ierrial Col
of Ivy. Cniversit y %
2 ^ lAexliisrJon, Ry„ w.th h:s
so n, r i'cc i v eci t ii e < iol:1 Medal
and World's J'iplorna Exposition of Honor at the
for Sys¬
general tem of Business Book-keeping- and
Education,
ale can refer to 10.CCO gradu
IfT atesiu business, besides Con
Wm C’^ 3 smen, city, county CoHege, and
State officials. His
A&r recogtrffdd as the Cheapest,
advertisement of Best, Highest Honored, col- the
wb>ch appears in another
mtm, numbered Iasi year 1,000 students from SO
States, in the JPhonofrraphic, ^ pc-Writ
tnij. paring Penmanship ,and Teiefrrapftie and hold JkrpnrtmcrJ*, high pre¬
orabit* to eern a living, to and hon
positions in the business world circsl ats
ot Uiu Ccittys, .dsrcuWU.ur R-Ssiiih, ,Xv.
Big Deductions!
IN ALL DEPARTMENTS AT
■"CTI ieroo, Cain & McKnight i
CONYERS, GA.
The knock down and tear-up of high pi ices, and regulators of low.
Our Dry-Goods keep beautiful Department
Is complete. We always a and well selected line of
dress goods and Lotions.
DON'T FORGET US
SHOES!
Our Shoe Department 5
Z* r.rd ronr plete. We have the largest and most attractive line of
Jents aril Ladies fine shoes ever brought to Conyers. Don’t fail to
ee us and get our prices of shoes.
MRI TILED 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
r.t and our price will certainly astonish you.
OUR HAT STOCK!
imazes Tlxe Buyer.
Don’t forget us on hats. We arc the leaders in hats, and can fit
you in size, style and price. Wp have a big stock, over 350 different
styles. You can ceitaiuiy get suited by looking at our stock.
TO THE LAU f IES
Grand opening of Fall and Winter wraps, the latest styles wad
something new. We have a big stock of ladies wraps and can give
you any ltyie and price.
1 ARGE STOCK
Of Cents Furnshing- Goods
Vi e have a beautiful and well selected stock of gents furnishing
goods. Come to see us at Hotel block.
* m ©•—t-iisa
•o V
s
250 barrels of flourl ought hcfoi e the rise. Call and see us, we
will give you the advantage f rise In flour. Bran we keep a full
stock. Hay, oats, coan, etc. We sell water ground meal er we will
one bushel of meal for a bushel of corn. Come to see us befoie you
buy your groceries.
ur Hardware Department
AVe have every thing in this department you may call for. Don’t
stand back but come and see us before you bnv.
JEWELRY
We make jewelry a specialty. We keep every thing that is kept in t
jewelry store. We keep a good line of gents and ladies gold watcD?
ind nothing hut what we can guarantee.
The Disorganizes of High
Prices
Piere«, Gain it McKnight will guarantee even- pair of shoes so Id for
>r,e dollar anu a half to he worth two dollais. Don’t fail to examd
ur stock belore buying.
I 8,000 i Dollars
•V
Of attractions unpresecented/-. Priros never heard of in the histcri
>f the dry* goods trade in Conyers. Visit the Hotel block before y c
buy.
I !
We have hand all tlie lime, The No. 1 shinnies wh : eh we c n p ’1
on fiho nia c
cheaper than buy them in market. V e '
vou yon can any
Ladd’s lime commodity in our business.
Pierce, Cain. M’Knight I