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About The Rockdale banner. (Conyers, Ga.) 1888-1900 | View Entire Issue (April 23, 1889)
o pgpALElANNER PUBLISHED - r*n TUESDAY BY 3 C GA., APR- 23, 1889. , 'Local Gatherings, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GO TO t * F0R ; toSSMItO* :■ •SSSMtts: rZsssrtt-t—: * ground pe* 8 - ******* * * * * * * * * * -Is When it comes to rattling good Mr. Captain Zachry and lorn Broadnax preached are hard two to splen- head. tv. U ' Pierce Methodist sermons at the elnirek Sunday last. Why n°t organize a fishing club Messrs. Pres Elliott and Tom Broadnax as presidents? Such an animation would be worth lots ffl to all- Creek Mr. Sam Scott of Honey strict lmd his left foot mashed by wagon wheel running over it ft last week. Mrs M. W. Davis is agent for several kind of organs, from the best known manufacturers in the country. She sells with a guaran¬ tee on the instruments. Last Friday quite a number of our people went out to Dead Ri\ - er, a few miles above town, on a fishing excursion. They caught a largo number of fish and had upon the whole a very princely dinner. Of course they bail fun in all quantities. The nobbiest line of clothing mi' in Conyers to arrive this week at Cain A Elliott’s The stand of corn in this county just about as perfect as could |)6. ,And going the to prospects have fine are that we are a crop this year. The Mayor’s labors for the last two weeks have been very light. Crime, it appears, is growing less by degrees and beautifully small er. You will always find a full line of gent’s furnishing goods at Cain & Elliott’s. Mr. B. N. McKjght, who is now at Dr. Cowan’s, will be home nest Thursday. He is much im¬ proved. This will be glad news to many of our readers. Anyone wishing to buy an or¬ gan from the cheapest to the best from the best and most re¬ liable houses in the world will con¬ fer a favor by calling on or ad¬ dressing Conyers, Mrs. Tom A. Elliott, Ga. Instruments guar¬ anteed. Organs on exhibition at Mrs, T. A. Elliott’s house. The fruit trees in this section are loaded. If nothing happens the fruit crop will be very abun¬ dant. McElree’a Wine of Cardul and THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT arc for sale by the following merchants in ■flockdale county: Br. W. H. Lee A Son, Conyers. M, R. Stewart, Conyers. Roo. T, Smith, Conyers. ” • M. Richardson, Richardson. From two articles in this issue Qae each from the Henry County ^ eekly and Times it would ap¬ P @ av that the woods are full of congressional timber. The out °°k is promising for a lively twist •imong the cangressional candi ( ates next year. It is really hard ffi tell what will happen as the un expected usually takes place. kave a first-class sewing ma fS e at ^ the sal tin . e{ore shop a8hor lumber, at once. - « J. S. Johnson. *5EW.wiuc __OUUot female disettM-i. There is again some talk of ex the Georgia Midland on ' r ff oviugton. ac .^ s ^° ne Shoals to Cony ers, It would pass rough and develop some splen C ° UD ^'—Henry County Tiiae , v The industrial boom in northern Alabama continues. In fact, the industrial boom throughout the south continues. Nothing seems to be able to head it off. And it is a solid boom. ££g t *BLACK-DRAUGHT tea cure* Constipation. Dr. Joshua Gilbert, the oldest physician in Atlanta, is dead. He died of hemorrhage of the lungs Thursday morning. Senator Joseph Brown’s last purchase is the Ward property in Bartow county at $40,000. His company will extend its railroad through this property. Am now in the Nuckolls store room on Commerce street. In¬ tend keeping a first-class market, beef, pork, sausage, etc. Come and see me. Respectfully, A. B. Osborn. The Jackson building, at the northeast corner of Pryor and Alabama street in Atlanta was totally destroyed by fire Sunday. Captain Henry Jackson, who owns the building, and Messrs. Wellhouse A Sons, whose paper house occupied the greater part of it, are the heaviest losers. The total loss of owner and till the occupants, as gathered from the best estimates, is about $120,000, while the insurance is about $82, 000 . Piso’s Remedy for Catarrh is for sale at Dr. W. H. Lee A Son’s. The medicine is guaranteed. Don't fail to try it. The young ladies and gentle¬ men of Lawrenceville will picnic the at Stone Mountain on May 1st and extend an invitation to Norcross, Decatur, Conyers, and Logansville. We are expecting have a huge time and will be force. glad to Each them turn out iu full young man is expected to bring his best girl.—Gwinnett Herald. As yet most of our people are un¬ decided as to where they will pic¬ nic this year. But inasmuch as the prospects are so flattering for a big time at Stone Mountain on May 1st, it may be possible that our Sunday schools and literary schools, in company with a large crowd of young people, will pic¬ nic to Stone Mountain. If they should a big time is assured to one and all. j££“WINE OF CARDU1 a Tonic lot Women. A two horse wagon for sale cheap. Apply to Ed P. Guinn. Mr. J. A. Stewart, Jr., paid a visit to Indiana, Ohio and other western states last week. During his absence he had the pleasure of meeting his brother, Mr. Jeff D. Stewart, who is located at Jef fersonville, Indiana, and who is prospering in his new home. Covington Enterprise. I have this day sold my entire stock of goods, notes andacc unU to my son PI. A. Parker jr. He all liabilities. J Conyers, Ga. April 8th 1889. Bev. Dr. William Adams of Au¬ gusta, has moved to Boston, He preached his first sermon at th e Columbus Avenue Presbyterian church last Sunday. Historian Bancroft’s condition has no alarming features, hut there is a marked and steady de¬ cline in his faculties. The Davis Plow Attachment, or Fender, for sale at S. S. Nuckoll s. The Georgia State Baptist Con vention convenes in Marietta on Thursday, the 25th inst. It rep¬ resents 115 associations, 2034 or¬ dained ministers, 1116 churches, 302,825 members, 1668 Sunday schools and 77,075 pupils in Sun day schools. The public will Nuckolls please will keep that Mr. S. S, during the summer me ancl a lot o} delicious drinks. * will deliv¬ Gen. P. M. B. Young er the memorial address in Atlanta on the 26th. Gen. Phillips, of Marietta, and a moss-back democrat, has Married, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Hammock, Mr. J. F. Miers to Miss Eunice Hammock BoT on Sunday last. P. M. j P-, offleiating All of Sheffield, Rockdale count}. Almand A Langford stocks of carry goods o £2 rt- 9 a of the largest anywhere. be found sinbaoribe ^Quarterly for the Banner. Meeting be From Lithonia All these items are from the last issue of the Lithonia Era: Mr. Richard Tucker, one of the prince merchants of Conyers, was in town Monday. The membership of the Alliance in this county now number about and is rapidly increasing. A committee has been appoint¬ ed to solicit subscriptions in order to make some improvements on the Baptist church. If our town had a few less chronic grumblers, it would much better for its prosperity. Messrs. Eugene Hull and Jeff Baker.ofOora.Ga and relatives m tins community Saturday and Sunday. The Rockdale Banner, under the management of brothers O'Kelley A Maddox, is a newsy and spicy journal and ranks among the best in tlie State. Don't fail to call on Almand A Langford before you buy your goods. They are selling extreme¬ ly low for caslior on time. The many friends of Capt. Harry Jackson will be pleased to know- that lie is being prominent¬ ly spoken of for Congress. We do not know a man who would make a better face in Henry.— Henry County Weekly. Knobby line of ladies’ dress goods, lace skirts, embroidery lawns, muslins etc. at Cain A Elli¬ ott's The following gentlemen are now said to be in the race for Congrees in this district: J. D. Stewart, of Griffin; II. D. McDan¬ iel, of Monroe; E. Womack, of Covington; W. L. Peck, of Con¬ yers; R. T. Dorsey and Hoke Smith, of Atlanta, and Mr. James, of Douglas.—Henry County Times. Just received a large and beauti¬ ful line of men’s, ladies, and Elliott’s. miss¬ es low cut shoes at Cain A r Mr. Will R. Stewart has opened up a confectionery store, carrying in stock a full assortment of drink¬ ables, soda water, moxie, ect., in the store room with J. D. Winburn on Center street. Mr. Stewart is an active and experienced sales¬ man and we have no doubt will meet with a large patronage. Success, Will. Young men and boys’ knobby new' clothing at new prices, Elliott's and pretty, at Cain A Jolm Wanamaker, our new postmaster-general says: “I would not give an advertisement in a newspaper of 400 circulation for 5,000 dodgers or posters. If I wanted to sell cheap jewelry or run a lottery scheme I might use posters but I wouldn’t insult a de¬ cent reading public with haiuD bills.” When you want to be cooled or refreshed call at Stewart’s. You can always find the finest groceries at Almand A Langford. More than enough money has been subscribed for the purpose of erecting a cotton seed oil mill and guauo factory at Monroe.. Both will probably be iu operation by the early part of next fall. Summer is coming and Stewart is prepared to serve you. Mr. Arther Sharp of Lawrence¬ ville was in the city yesterday. Miss Liza Townsend showed us yesterday an Irish potato, this year’s growth, that was about the size of an egg. This heads the list. Call at Stewart’s confectionery store for apples, oranges, and drinks. New lot ofChambra, Clialli,and Muslin in all shades at H. P. AD. M. Almand A Co s. Newton countv Sunday school association will hold its fourteenth annual celebration at Oxford, Friday, May 3rd. Misses Cana and Cora Marbut visited tlieireister Mrs. Longshore at Almond last week. TTpnrv Henderson lias JIe8sr!( Q K<jnD? „ a „ rs j ohn Hamby took in the sights i a Allanta yesterday. yi rs . Mary vising Farmer of Coving tou is relatives in th. count}. Miss Hattie Dukes returned yesterday from a visit to friends In Atlanta. H P A D. M. Almand A Go. Mr. Jim Dukes’ store room since its new addition, is jnst about as pretty as a spring picture. Every thing is superbly arranged. The store is as cosy as can be. H. P. A D. M. Almand A Co. have just received a choice lot of shoes and slippers. Ladies slippers at 75 cts. Misses’ slippers at 65 cts. Children’s slippers at 60 cts. These classes of merchandise are advancing in prise—corn, while su¬ gar, coffee, cotton, declining—flour, syrup; 1j the following are potatoes, Irish nm, meat, sweet potatoes, and kerosene oil. A tinc alul fnl1 \ ilie ?f hats rib , (jail and see her before buying. She will please and suit you. A natural curiosity is to be seen opposite the residence No. 1,013 Second avenue, Columbus. A small oak tree is growing from the limb of a chinaberry tree, and the strange freak attracts the at¬ tention of all passers by. The Marietta Journal thinks that the old Georgia Military In¬ stitute with its two story building and sixty-five acres of land at that place, would be a good place to locate the Georgia Confederate Home. Try BLACK-PRAUQHT tea for Dyspepsia. Mrs. Perry a lady revivalist from Washington D. C., who had been conducting* religious exer¬ cises at Lithonia for several days came to Couy-ers last Sunday morning, She was taken in charge by Serj. Ada Roberts who shows herself willing to give her all the assistance possible. Ser vices were lield in the Masonic Hall Sunday afternoon, Sunday evening, yesterday morning, and last evening. The meetings will likely continue several days. Remember that H. P. A D. M. Almand A Co. will order any kind of goods that are on the market, if they haven’t got them in stock for 10 per cent commission. Miss Cora Guinn visited Col. W. L. Peek’s family this week. Mr. Henry Sharp of Newton cotmty is reported to be dange¬ rously sick. Probably tlie youngest lawyer in the state, or perhaps in the country, is Arthur Edge, ofDoug lasville. IIe is seventeen years old, was admitted to the bar in January last, and on the 1st of April married Miss Ella James, a young lady of fifteen. Mr. Sam Sorrows of Lorraine district lost a fine mule last week. This is a heavy affliction. Miss Lilia Guffin of Newton county is visiting relatives in the city this week. II. P. A D. M. Almand A Co. have just received a new lot of goods. Come and see them. . The trade issue of Henry Coun¬ ty Times was a fine edition. Mr. Allen D. Hummers, our most enterprising young merchant, has bought Mr. Joe Almaud’s stock of goods, and added them to his pre¬ vious large stock which now fills his room to overflowing. He has goods of every description and at prices to suit all customers. He bought a bargain in his goods, at a tremendous discount, and pro¬ poses to sell them cheap. When you want goods don t fail to visit Hummers Racket store. Hce his ‘fid. Dr. Quigg of this place was too unwell to attend Presbytery whicli was iu session in Jonesboro last week. The doctor, however, is much better now. Editor Woods of Hawkinsville has a liorfce that will chew tobac CO. pend tlie great bargains offered by Summers. Brother Mark Irwin is home again and is at the head of the Solid South. He is looking extra , . good looks with ourselves, We are informed that the Jones boro session of Presbytery of Washington, restor ed Dr. bnMonocody Wood, now J-gr £ ^ ) uem b ere d lost his social total wreck caste, aI1(1 became almost a jj e sank, his course downward being as swift a* the he has repented, come j to ffSoS worthy of all causes. Sunday uKrtming Judge Emo¬ ry Speer joined the Mulbery street Methodist church in Macon. Pas¬ tor Kendall cordially welcomed the learned United States district court jurist into the fold, and on receiving him, said he did so with special pleasure, as the father and grandfather of Judge Speer had, in years long gone by, been pastors of the very church with which Judge Speer this day uni¬ ted. Don’t forget the Estey Organ, when you think of buying an or¬ M. gan—for sale by H. P. A D. Almand A Co. II. D. Thompson, while looking over the ruins of Gen. Long stree's home, at Gainesville, found a spur that was prized very high¬ ly by the general, having been worn by him through the Mexi can and civil wars, Mr. repaired Thomp son had a few defects and the spur brightened, after which he presented it to the owner. It is unnecessary to say that the general appreciated Mr. Thompson’s kindness. Pearl buttons 2i cts per dozen at Hudson A Son’s. Mr. Arch Stewart is talking up the matter of erecting a shoe fac¬ tory at Conyers with a capital capital of $100,000. This amount of will fun a half million dollar husi ness. It is true our people but are able to build such a factory, will they do it? That is the ques¬ tion. Then the next question build is, can we asa town afford not to manufactories? But some one may argue that we have got along nice¬ ly so far without factories. That is true. Our parents got forced along quite well when they were their to card, spin and weave own clothing. It was a slow process but certainly a sure one. The question before us is not what our fathers and mothers did in their days, hut the question upon which we are called to act is quite a- dif ferent one. lt is, whether it is better for us to have than not to have manufactories; whether to keep apace with the times or to fall behind. In our opinion the time is past when country towns can live and flourish upou a small territorial support; it must have industrial institutions to keep them moving steadily onward. This argument of course is unnecessary to our people, but it is well enough pub to keep the matter before the lie. Mr. Stewart is able singly iu and alone to set the matter motion, hut if a few of our mon eyed men will assist him Conyers of in a few years will become one the most thriving,cities in all the land. We stand ready to welcome the day with the keenest delight. Next Thursday, the 25th inst. the Baptist Convention of the state of Georgia will be held at Marietta, Mr. G. M. Jones has been chosen as a delegate from the First Baptist church of this place. Rev. H. F. Buchanan will also attend the convention. The Marietta people have made great preparations, and a pleasant time is expected Mr. and Mrs. Stovall of Atlanta have been visiting Mrs. Turner and family. They returned home to-day accompanied by Miss Minnie Turner, who will spend a few days in the Gate City. Our “Sabbath Helps" this was week. un¬ avoidably left out Hope such necessity will not oc cur again soon. Mr. F. M. Weatherford of hawk Lor¬ raine district killed a large yesterday that measured 4 feet anil 8 inches from tip to tip of its wings. Can any one in the coun¬ ty beat that? • Road J. A. Dukes’“ad” in this issue. Cannot the baseballists of our town get up a game or two to re¬ lieve the monotony of fine spring weather? The colored people of Pleasant building. Hill church are putting up a new LOCK DALE SHERIFF HALE. Will iKi sold before the court house door, in Itockdule county, on the First Tuesday in May next, one SJ inch Cardwell Separator on four wheels. Sold as the property of J. 1. llosser and J. U. Itosser by virtue of one 8 . fa. against them in favor of Cardwell & Co., issued from the superior court of ltoekdale county. This April 5, 1HSU. A. D. MCDONALD, Sheriff. TO CONTRACTORS. Will be let to the lowest bidder at the court¬ house in Conyers l>y soaled proposal to be opened at 10 o clock on25th of April, 1180. the building of the pillows for the building » bridge across Yellow Kiver at W. J. Gee's mills; also for the furnishing the timber to build the bridge, and also the building of the bridge each to be a separate contract, the rock work, the furnishing the timber, and the building of the bridge. No bid will be teoeiv ed unless it is handed iu sealed up with right to refuse any and ali bids. The lowest bidder on each of the contracts If received will be required to enter into a contract with the Or¬ dinary and give bond and security for the ^fui performance of the.r duty. plan aud specifications can he seen m my "S, O. Seamans, Ordidary. Don't spend a cent until you go to the Racket Store OUR ‘IIASTLElt CANON’ Is loaded to the very muzzle with BARGAINS at 25 cts less than manufacturers cost. He will give prices next week. We give only a few this week: Very best Needles sharps and betweens at 5 cts a paper. BIGGEST LOT OF SHOES IN TOWN. Good pins and full count at 2ct9 per paper. Crochet hooks let each. Good pencils let each. ANOTHER LOT BOYS AND MENS CLOTHING. Turkey red marking cotton 10 cts per dozen. Safty pins 4cts a dozen. Best checks 5^ cts. Sheeting 5$ cts. LARGEST LINE WHITE GOODS IN TOWN. Turkey red damask 25cts. Best maehine oil 5cts. ANOTHER LOT OF HOSE. Good pearl buttons 2cts dozen. Razor strops 5 aud 10 cents. Very best Turkish bath soap 25 cts dozen. Handkerchiefs from 2 cts up. Good paper Sets quire. Euvelopes Sets package. LAWN ALL OVER SHIRT INGS. Big shipment Straw hats. Largest lot of laces and trim mingsin town. Why go to At¬ lanta to buy your goods when you can saye money by calling at SUMMERS, RACKET STORE.
