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gOOKDALE BANNER
PUBLISHED
EVERY TUESDAY.
BY
O’KELLEY & MADDOX
CONYERS, GA., DEC. 25, 1888.
Local Gatherings,
Captain Lishe Maddox and
squad, including our faithful
standby, will rake the woods du¬
ring the holidays for game. As
a gamester and a modern Nim
rod°Mr. Maddox may be recorded
as a happy success.
We are a little late this week,
beg pardon for same.
Mr. Will Barrett and wife of
Walton county are visiting 'Squire
Irwin’s family this week.
Mr. Zake Almand of Carrollton
is visiting relatives and friends in
the city.
Mr. Henry Bryans of Savannah
is visiting relatives and friends
in the city.
Mr. Billie Hollingsworth and
Mrs. Julia Hollingsworth were
united in marriage in the Presby¬
terian church last Thursday e ve
Bing at G o’clock by Dr. Henry
Quigg. The ceremony of the
doctor’s was very beautiful. The
attendants were: Miss Tinie Hol¬
lingsworth and Mr. Charley Clot
felter; Miss Boyd Ogletree and
Mr. Bob White; Miss Ora Rags¬
dale and Mr. Henry Hollingsworth.
After the marriage the bridal par¬
ty returned to Mr. John W. Hol
fingswortli’s where they were
served with a magnificent supper.
The groom is an upright, indus¬
trious, Christian gentleman, while
his bride is one among the loveli¬
est and prettiest ladies in the
country. To the heppy couple
we extend our congratulations
and wish them a life of unmixed
happiness and abundant prosper
ity.
Heretofore those who wished to
buy fine plush goods for Christmas
presents were forced to go to At¬
lanta for them as such goods have
never been sold by our merchants.
Dr. AY. IT. Lee & Son has a large
stock of these goods just received
from Baltimore and will sell them
much less than 1 the same goods
m*e sold in Atlanta. Call and see
tlieir Christmas goods and get
prices before the rush. No trouble
to show goods.
The union Christmas tree of the
Methodist and Presbyterian Sun¬
day schools at the courthouse last
Monday night was a splendid suc
cess. The tree was loaded with
an endless variety of presents,
some of the costliest kinds. The
house was literally packed, there
not being anything like sufficient
room in doors to seat the crowd.
Everything passed off quietly and
nicely and everybody is well
pleased with the brilliant success.
Mr. David Vaughn and Miss
Hayden Taylor, both of this coun¬
ty, were married at the bride s fa¬
ther’s, Mr. Sam Taylor, Tuesday
night by Dr. Henry Quigg. The
groom is a sterling and most wor¬
thy young man and his bride is a
beautiful lady, possessing excel¬
lent accomplishments. AV e ex¬
tend hearty congratulations.
Santa claus by the bushel at Cain,
Elliott & Crossley’s.
Toys, apples, oranges, candies,
nuts, cocanuts, mince pie, etc. at
Nuckolls.
Big lot of toys and confection¬
ery at Nuckolls. Lowest prices
Pvemeipber that J. A. Dukes has
the finest supply of Christmas
goods in town, nuts, oranges, ba¬
nanas, toys, candies, etc.—a smile
and something to suit everybody.
The completest display of Christ¬
mas goods in town at G. AV.
Weaver.
For fresh sausage, cabbage,
turnips, onions, <£ct. go to Pierce,
Cain & McKniglit.
Car load shingles just received
at Pierce, Cain <fc McKnight s.
Hats! Hats! Hats! for Xmas at
your own price at P. C. & McK.
AA e have a few pairs of boj s
boots to close out at 50-ets per
pair at Cain, Elliott & Crosslev s.
Call and see Nuckolls Christmas
goods before buying,
a
Col. J. N. Hale, editor of the
Henry County Times, has been
spending several days in the city
vdth relatives and friends. He
went out hunting a few times and
had lots of fun as well as hooked
in a number of birds.
Mr. John Stewart of Atlanta
visited Mr. Joe McLean’s family in
the city last week. He also visi¬
ted Mr. John
Miss Lizzie Peek, one of the
teachers in the Jonesboro Female
college, is spending the holidays
at home with her parents.
Misses Julia and Totsie Stew¬
art of LaGrange are in the city
spending the holidays.
The little boy with his .tin horn
is happy and so are we.
I announce myself a candidate
’or Bailiff of this district, Elec
ion 1st Saturday in January.
J. M, McDonald.
The job of papering done by
Mr. Will Everett on one of Dr.
Quigg's front room is a perfect
model of beauty. The workman¬
ship is very neatly executed and
he harmony of colors, so tastily
and attractively linked together,
gives the room an appearence
beautiful beyond ordinary dis
cription. Mr. Everett, so we un¬
derstand, intends to make Con¬
yers his future home, and in ad¬
vance we extend him a cordial
welcome, feeling assured at the
same time that he will find satis¬
factory work in his line of busi¬
ness.
Miss Ida Peek returned last
Wednesday from LaGrangeJwhere
she has been attending college
::or some time.
Messrs. Ira Jones and Steady
Sanford, whojare students of Mer¬
cer University, are in the city
spending the holidays. We are
glad to state they are making a
fine college record.
Mr. John L. Pate, one ofGwin
nett county’s best citizens, has
moved into our county, and now
ives where Mr. William Turner
recently lived. Another good
citizen of Gwinnett, Mr. Alonzo
AIcElvany, son of Maj. James
McElvany, has recently moved
among us. We give all spell cit¬
izens a most hearty welcome, and
wish them great success.
Rev. J. L. Lupo has purchased
the McClelland house and lot on
Almand street from J. H. Dabney.
The social club has suspended
its meetings until after the Christ¬
mas holidays, but the exercises
will begin again on the first Mon¬
day night in January.
Miss Minnie Smith after a stay
at college for several months past
lias returned to her loving home
to spend the holidays.
The tickle box of the town was
overturned on last* AVednesday
night at Mr. Beau Hudson’s at
which time and place the young
people gathered in all imaginable
costumes to what was known as
the “Tackey party.” All the col¬
ors of the rainbow were brought
into play but with little harmony.
The boys displayed great talent,
it is said, in the selection of
trousers of appropriate length
and scarfs of delicate hue. Even
on the morrow the grin of the pre¬
vious evening was very observa¬
ble, thus giving token of the ex¬
cessive pleasure of the night be
fore.
Mr. Jim Plunkett and Miss Belle
AVooley were married last Thurs¬
day evening at the bride’s home
by Rev. H. F. Buchanan. Both
of this county. The groom is one
of our nicest and best young men,
and bears very honorably the rep¬
utation of an extra gcod farmer.
His bride is a handsome, lovely
and amiable lady. AVe wish the
happy pair a life of much joy and
prosperity.
Mr. Isaac Hollingsworth of Eas¬
ton was in town last week circula¬
ting freely among his many ac
qaintances and relatives. Always
glad to see you, friend of our boy¬
hood days.
In Honey Creek district there
are two candidates for Justice of
Peace: Mr. John D. Scott and
’Squire AV. H. Brisendine. Elec¬
tion comes of 1st Saturday in Jan
uary. Considerable interest is
being manifested.
Dr. Quigg preached two most
excellent sermons at the Presby¬
terian church Sunday last.
You Can Put Our goods
BY THE SIDE OE MY MERCHANT AND
WE LEAVE THE COMPARISON WITH YOU.
HUDSON BROS,
SOMETHING STARTLING.
First article on the list is our
whole stock of clothing all new
goods—latest styles.
$20 worsted suits at $10.
$16 worsted suits at $13.
115 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 ivorsted overcoat
genuine serge lining at $10.
Pants from 75 cts to $6.
Embroideries, ribbons, gloves,
uchings 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 ail
parties we have accommodated you must settle up. Its clue. ¥e need the
money. Come and pay and save us from collectin * .Ssame by lawyer
Conyers Ga Nov 27 1888 HUDSON BROS
Every possible effort is being
put make forth the by Banquet our young the people night to of
on
the 28th inst. the crowning pleas- is
ure event of the holidays. It
hoped the occasion will meet most
happily the expectation of all.
Mr. Frank Sims done a nice job
of painting on the hotel colonade
last week. Mr. Sims is in many
respects a talented man.
This is the world’s holiday and
wo all should indulge freely in its
festivities.
Make it a matter of duty to
make at least one person happy
to day.
To some over nervous people of the
the racket and confusion
holidays may be disagreeable all
but just remember that we
were once just as irolicsome as
those who now make the welkin
ring with the blasting horn and
booming cracker.
If every farmer in the county
would give ten dollars apiece they
could start a pine stray/ bagging
factory of their own.
Mr. Will McKniglit moved last
Saturday into the dwelling with
Mrs. Eunice Jones on Decatur
street.
AVe intend eating a cliristmas
turkey don’t somewhere to be provided—but immodest.
we care
How do you like our new head¬
ing and how do you like the gen¬
eral make up of the paper? Gen¬
tle reader there are better things
ahead.
Lots of people in town Saturday
last. Seemed that arrival everybody of San¬ was
making up for the
ta Claus.
Dr. I. L. Gunter of Henry coun¬
ty has introducod a bill to pro¬
hibit money lenders from evading
the law by receiving a greater
amount of interest than is allow¬
ed by law\ to-wit: eight per cent.
No one is more warmly welcomed
to our editorial sanctum than the
one who has an item of news.
Perhaps w r e might except the one
who comes to pay a subscription.
The Scientific American has
long held the first rank among the
leading publications regarding
pra ctical information about art,
sciences, mechanics, chemistry, in¬
ventions, and manufactures. No
one who wishes to keep acquainted
with the rapid advancement along
these lines can dispense with it.
Munn & Co., 361 Broadway, New
York. Price, $3.00 a year. Co¬
pies of the paper may be seen at
this office, and subscriptions re¬
ceived.
Three young men at Prattsburg,
ate five dozen oranges. One ate
twenty-three: another nineteen;
another eighteen. They were all
well at last hearing.
BARGAINS RARELY FOUND.
Unlaundered plaited bosom
shirts at 65 cents.
Laundered tine linen bosom
Wamsetti 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.
Last Thursday morning at the
residence of Mrs. Ogletree in
Newton county Mr. Dave David¬
son and Miss Cora Langley were
united in marriage by Dr. J. D.
Rogers. The ceremony was im¬
pressively performed. The bridal
party, immediately after the cere
mony, returned to Mrs. Richards’
for dinner. AVe wish the happy
pair a life of much happiness and
prosperity.
Dr. J. L. Pierce will preach a
Christmas sermon in the Metho¬
dist church next Sunday morning.
Under the circumstances we are
disposed to urge every one to turn
out on Sabbath morning. The
doctor never fails to preach a big
sermon.
This is the place to have your
tickets printed.
Mr. Joe AValcott of Griffin is in
the city, circulating among Iris
many friends.
Mrs. Alice Melton, noc Miss
Lawson, left the city Monday foi¬
lier new home at Sheolman, Ga.
Miss Hattie Jones of Atlanta is
visiting Mr. Beau Hudson’s fam¬
ily in the city.
The holidays break in very
agreeably with the monotony of
business.
Dr. Quigg will preach a christ
ma* sermon next Sabbath mor
ning at Smyrna church, and at
night at the Presbyterian church
in this place.
The poetry editor of the Sol
id South is making a record. AVe
note the improvement in our neigh -
bor with much pleasure. Some¬
times we are inclined to poetry, as
for instance:
Tbsre was a little dog. a very little dog,
He one day ciune to town, to town;
A we little can was attached to his tail),
And the way he flew around, around!
And so did the can.
And also did his tall
Pardon us if there are any
omission of the names of the city
visitors. To one and all we are
hopeful you are having a pleasant
time.
Messrs. Ed and Jessie Almand
of Dahlonega are in the city
spending the holidays. They are
both bright young men, and we
trust the day may come when they
will have filled up perfectly the
the master teacher’s advice, that
“they..have written there names
on the wall.”
Mr. Bob Tilley and wife and
Mr. George Tilley of Atlanta are
visiting Mr. Jim Tilley's family in
the city.
Don’t fail to see Almand & Langford’s
line of christuaas.tricka-
WONDERFUL.
Handkerchiefs at 2A cts.
5 cts.
A lare bargain “ 10 cts.
MONEY IN JERSEYS.
Jerseys at 65 cents worth 75 cts.
“ 85 cts worth $1.00.
“ $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. A'on will do well to get our
prices before buying.
Our shoo stock is too largo for
this market and you can save 25
per cent on any grade of shoes.
Both the Conyers papers now
havo fast power printing presses,
which is an evidence of the pro
gross of these journals. Wo bare
our bead and bow to our young
friends—the editors—upon their
prosperity. Gentlemen, may no
pent up territory contract your
powers, but may the whole bound
less universe ultimately be yours.
—Covington Star. Thanks, brotli
er Anderson. We wish the Star
a happy new year, and greater
success than ever before.
Miss Annie Davidson’s Sunday
school class had a party at John
R. Maddox’s Tuesday night.
Read tlio Brady bill as publish¬
ed on onr first page. It is the
bill pure and simple.
The parade of the Volunteers
Tuesday was one of the company’s
best public performances. The
company is in good trim.
Mr. AY ill Bellah and family of
Henry county and Mr. Henry
Stewart and family of Snapping
Shoals are visiting Air. Press El¬
liott’s family in tlio city.
Jun J. Langfoiuv
ALMAND & LANGFOED,
EXCHANGE BROKERS
Will keep on hand a well as¬
sorted stock: of general merchan¬
dise which they will sell at re
sonhbleprices. Also
BUY arid SELL EXCHANGE. DISCOUNT APPROACH) PAPER
MONEY ON DEPOSITS SUBJECT TO CHECK AT
SIGHT. Store co’.ton and make liberal cash advances on same.
Also, will buy city and county script.
pleased . their Hue.
Call on them they will be to serve you in
COTTON SEED
Owing to the fact that we are putting in new machinery w’c will
not receive any seed until Oct. 15th. - bushel - -
We will pay 18 cts per
for sound seed at mill.
We will not take damaged seed
at any will price. receive seed
We not on
rainy or damp days. Oil & F, Co.
Conyers
—.
ALL MUST CO.
Flour, tobacco, soaps, crockery
everything must go as explained be¬
low.
A thousand other every day ara
teles that we have not taken time
to enumerate, but which you n«
get the price by coming to see ed
will sve money by doing so. posted
mean business and if you arc
on the prices of good you will
look to your own intere and save
m moy.
UN EQUALED.
Old mans
Young mens II it?.
Boys II iUj.
Children Huts.
Wool Hate.
Far Hatf.
Darby He F.
The finest selection 0 .‘ hi ta at 160* .u*U
wholesale prices.
Senator Colquitt thinks Col.
Back is about as acceptable as
alj y southern republican for a
cabinet position,
Mr. Will Stewart is clerking He for
Mr. Alien D. Summers. is a
smart young man and is with a
good house.
_
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1 trade In nil parts, by
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nml food* the can •*•
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each locality,tbe vary
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the world, with ail the attachment*.
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line of our eoatly and valuable art
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H may tali at your home, and after &
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which have run out; before patente
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