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About The Rockdale banner. (Conyers, Ga.) 1888-1900 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1889)
ROCKDALE BANNER. SUBSCRIPTION rates: Per Year (in advance) $1.00. Six Months 50 cts Entered at Conyers postoffice as second class mail matter. Advertising! rates made known ON DEMAND. Job work neatly and promptly executed. All obituaries, resolutions of respect, etc. charged for at the rate of two and one-half cents per line. .. ............ ■ — - - — T. D. O'KELLEY, Editor and Proprietor, DISSOLUTION NOTICE. The partnership of O’Kelley & Maddox is this day by mutual agreement dissoh’ed. Mr. John R. Maddox Avithdraws, having sold his entire interest in the Rockdale Banner of notes, ma¬ terial, and accounts to Mr. T. D. O’Kelley. Mr. O’Kelley assumes the payment of all the indebted¬ ness of O'Kelley & Maddox either in nites or accounts, fills all the now running contracts of the pa¬ per and takes charge personally of the business, just as it stands, Avhere O'Kelley <fc Maddox left off. T. D. O'Kelley John R, Maddox. Conyers, Ga., Dec. 13th 1889. The above is sufficient, we pre¬ sume, to inform the public that the business partnership of O'Kelley & Maddox has, by mu¬ tual consent, been dissolved, but a word or so additional may not be improper. For upwards of a year the bus¬ iness has been quite satisfactory; no room for any special complaint. The relation of the office and the work in each of its departments was Avliolly satisfactory. The change was brought about by an earnest desire on my part to enter another line of business. It is true the one to which I pro¬ pose directing my attention for the future may not offer such ease and profit, but it has other fea¬ tures that are pleasing and in¬ viting. To the many friends ay ho have stood faithfully by the paper all the while, I Avish here to publicly return and express my deep aud lasting appreciation, I shall never forget the manifold kind¬ nesses shown to me. Hoav can I? Would it be right if I could? While it may be true that as a partnership avo have done nothing good to anything like a startling extent, yet, avo have done nothing to my knoAvledge that Avas either damaging, hurtful or ruinous. HoAA’ever, avo are Avilliiig to leave the matter Avith the public’s im¬ partial judgment. I leave the paper Avith many regrets and a feeling of sadness. The best part and the saddost part of my life has been spent in the printing office. I love the bus¬ iness and to it have de^pted some time, more than, to any other. These things of course make their impression, but still I liave calmly and quietly made up my mind to seek a livelihood in another field. Goodbye. In behalf of my distinguished and talented friend avIio assumes the entire responsibility of the paper's future I esteem it a high pleasure to bespeak for him a prosperous voyage upon the crafty sea of journalism. No wor¬ thier young man is in our midst; and as all are free to confess lie is every whit a rounded Christian gentleman. Such a man among such a people insures for him suc¬ cess .| Nothing more need be said only that, in leaving, I feel confident that the Banner will be improved greatly in all respects. The dig nity, tone and high moral stan¬ dard of the Banner will be main¬ tained. Though possibly he is not thoroughly trained in the minutia of the business; still his superior educational advantages eminently qualify him for the work before him. Every interest of the people will be guarded with a trusted care. Respectfully, John R. Maddox. I take up my tremulous pen to thank my partner for his kind words o! commendation, as he leaves Avith me and my business his hearty benediction. Though some older in years than Mr. Maddox, I am much younger in journalism. I alone now take hold the staff of the Banner Avith both hands, to bear aloft to the breeze what two have carried be¬ fore, feeling assured that my friends and those of my partner Avill do what they can to help me carry it through to success. It is with sadness that I part Avith my friend with whom I have spent fifteen months so pleasantly; and as he goes into a field of la¬ bor Avhich he thinks will be more pleasant to him, I Avave him an affectionate good-bye, and Avish an abundant success. John R. Maddox is too well knoAvn to need any commendation from me; suffice it to say that he carries witli him to the farm quite an enviable reputation as an ed¬ itor, and the esteem and love of his fellow countrymen. Lovingly T. D. O’Kelley. The folloAA'ing affectionate poem was handed us for publication this Aveek. It affords us great pleasure to record any AYords that come from hearts of love. FREDIE EWING. Three weeks ago, and his boyish form AA'as seen in the strength of beauty: AVith vigorous steps and affection warm, He moved in the path of duty. Oh! ’tis hard to part with thee; Yet while grievingover our loss, Jesus whispers “Trust in me, I will help you bear the cross." Our darling the haven hath gained. And the pain of death is past; The final rest he soon obtained AVhieh forever and ever shall last. The eye that shuts in a dying hour Will open the next in bliss; The welcome will sound in u heavenly world Ere the farewell is hushed in this. For every grief a joy will come, For every sorrow a rest; So hope, so love, and patient bear— God doeth all things best. I know In His word he has promised That my strength shall be as my day, And the trials of life will seem nothing AVhen I get to the end of the way. The Joy that thrills our hearts to-day, The grief that comes to-morrow, Are both from God, His hand bestows Life’s joy and its sorrow. Then wait—only wait, the future shall tell; God vails in sorrow—and all shall be well. So wo will wait with patient grace Till in the blessed gathering place We’ll meet dear Frcdio face to face. -—- Rev. Sam W. Small Avill not change his courso as a minister of the Episcopal church. So soon as he has served the requisite terms as pastor and deacon he will be ordained to the priesthood, and Avill go forth as a missionary, in charge of missions established by the church. It is understood that his Avork is to be confined to the diocese of Georgia. The English poet* Robert Browning Avliose Avife, Elisabeth Barrett BroAvning, was also a writer of great celebriry, died in Venice, Italy, last Thursday the 12th inst. His family Avished to bury him at Florence, Avhere Mrs. Browning died in June ‘61; but according to the request of the English people, he Avas interred in Wesminster Abbey, London, to-day. Gen. John C. Black, one of the greatest men of the nortli-Avest, af¬ ter hearing General Gordon’s speech at Chicago, paid him the following beautiful tribute:—No Persian ever returned to Athens to talk of the battle of Thermop ola?; no Pole ever went into Rus¬ sia to defend the cause of Poland; no Frenchman ever crossed the British channel and electrified England in discussing Waterloo; here but, a southern general the comes into the heart of great north and discusses slavery and the southern cause in the late war, defeated and Avhile section, grandly literally defending carries the this masterly aa hole eloquence.” people captive by his Neuralgic Persons And those troubled with nervousness resulting from care or overwork will be relieved by taking Brown's Iron Bitters. Genuine has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper. In a Whitehall street saloon at Atlanta there is a relic of bygone days. It is a counter made at the Western and Atlantic rail road shops during the Bullock administration, for the refresh¬ ment rooms of the old state Capi¬ tol. For some reason, it was sold I to private individuals, and noiv j occupies a prominent position as a place where and discuss men linger the politi- OA r er j their beer cal outlook of the country. Congressman Stewart has in¬ troduced a bill in Congress put¬ list. ting jute bagging on the free The young German emperor has issued an edict against dan¬ cing, with a view of “raising the standard of morality and stimu¬ lating the fervor of religious be¬ lief’ among Germans, and here¬ after on the emperor’s birthday and on all other national holidays, the following rules will be ob sorved: Dancing is not to begin until afternoon; it is not to be kept up after eight in the evening, and no one except school chil¬ dren is to be alloAved to join in the giddy round or the solemn square; young people who are being prepared for confirmation are absolutely forbiddon to ap¬ pear at dances or to dance, and all parents and guardians of the young are called upon to use every means in their poAver to keep their children or pupils from dancing, and they are advi¬ sed to substitute games for the popular form of recreation. As the Germans are particularly fond of dancing, the edict has caused a great deal of comment, mostly unfavorable. George W. Jones, a son of the late Dr. W. B. Jones, of Birds ville, Burke county, is living on a farm that came to his family by a crown deed from George the Third of England. Northern papers candidly ac¬ knowledge that Hon. Jefferson Davis Avas the greatest Secretary of War, this country has ever had, and yet, contrary to all customs, in obedience to petty sectionalism the flag on the War Department building in Washington Avas not placed at half mast on the official announcement of the death of the great leader. Mr. Davis will be remembered years after this mean little incident has vanished from public condemna¬ tion. McELBEE’8 WINE OF CARDUI for AVeak Nervea. Every county in Georgia has noAv draAvn its pro rata share of that part of the school fund dis¬ bursed on drafts from the commis rioner. The poll tax, Avhich amounts to about one-third of the amount appropriated to educa¬ tion, is paid directly to the county school commissioners by tax col¬ lectors. The school commissioner has distributed about $491,000 for the present year. Adding to this the poll tax, the entire school fund amounts to $676,000. Du¬ ring the recent session of the leg¬ islature Senator BradAvell and others insisted that the schools Avould fail of support if the fees for inspecting fertilizers should be decreased. As a matter of fact the school fund Avill be big¬ ger next year than this. Though $70,000 Avas lost to it through the fertilizer bill, $50,000 was added by the “Hall amendment,” and $330,000 by direct taxation. De¬ ducting $70,000 loss on fertilizer inspection fees, the fund still has left $120,000 increase, Avhich, add¬ ed to the total for the present year, amounts to $821,000. FOR THE BLOOD, Weakness, Malaria, Indigestion and Biliousness, take BROWN’S IRON BITTERS. It cures quickly. For sale by all dealers In medicine. Get the genuine. An old man, nearly blind, gro¬ ped his Avay into the executive office at Atlanta, Friday, and ask¬ ed for the governor. Gov. Gor¬ don was absent, and the old man said Judge Nisbet would do just as well. “I have just come for some advice,” he said. “I am a kinsman of President Zachry Taylor, Col. John D. Williamson of Roms, and Sam Inman of At¬ lanta. My name is Talliafero. Twenty years ago I Avas a detec¬ tive, aud shadowed a gang of counterfeiters in Mobile. I was discovered, and the counterfeiters shot me twice, chloroformed me and carried me aboard a ship. I Avas taken to Rome, Italy, and placed in a dungeon near the pope's palace. There I was left for fifteen years. Finally I esca¬ ped and come back to this country. What I AA’ant to know is, can I in any way prosecute the counter liters if I find them? The ques ^ on was a equal knotty to it, one, and but adi’ised the was ^e ‘ Monte Oristo of this centu¬ ry to go to Mobile and consult the United States district attor ney. The old man Avas Avell dres¬ sed, and said he had plenty of money. Congressman Lester’s reputa¬ tion as punch maker got to Washington before he did. Some of the newspapers announced as early as last November that he could make the best punch in Georgia. The other day the Washington Star said: “Georgia made but one change in her del¬ egation, sending Rufus Lester in place of Thomas Norwood. Les¬ ter is an old politician and a man who knows how to brew the best punch in Georgia. His hair is very curly and shiny and his fig¬ ure is globular.” The New York Tribute is prob¬ ably right when it says that Mr. Joel Chandler Harris, the author of “Uncle Remus,” wrote a poem called “The Mocking Bird” sev¬ eral years ago, but it is mistaken when it says that it was Mr. Harris’ first poetic composition. Mr. Harris had written poetry long before that time, and it was very good poetry, asMaj. Charles H. Smith (“Bill Arp”) and others who have read it are quite willing to admit. Once Maj, Smith visi¬ ted Eatonton, where Mr. Harris was born, and while there he was shown the files of The Country¬ man, published before the Avar by J. A. Turner. The Countryman was printed in the country, eight miles from the nearest town, and Mr. Harris set type for it. He occasionally wrote for it, and in looking over its files Maj. Smith came across aeveral very pretty little poems by him. One plea¬ sed him particularly, and he gave it unstinted praise. Try BLACK-DRAUGHT tea for Dyspepsia. The most interesting of all the foreign ugavs comes from the Dark Continent. Henry M. Stanley has returned to civilization, bring¬ ing Avith him Emin Pasha and feeling, he says, “Like a laborer of Saturday evening returning home with Lis Aveek’s Avork done, his week’s Avages in his pocket, and glad that to-morroAV is the Sabbath.” Hitchcock’s neAv and complete Analysis of the Holy Bible, one of the most complete Avorks on the Bible it has been our pleasure to examine, is uoav before the people in this county. See it. Examine it. Buy it. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All parties having claims against the estate of F. M. Weth erford, deceased, Avill present them to me at once. J. S. Wetherford, Admr. Nov. 19th 1889. BUCKLEN^ARNfcTsALYE. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rlieum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi¬ tively cures Piles, or no pay give re¬ quired. It is guaranteed to perfect satisfaction, or money box. re¬ funded. Price 25 cents per For sale by Dr. W. H. Lee & Son. j20 FavoriteSiDger HIG e HAR5T$25.00. Each Machine has a drop leaf, fancy cover, two large drawers, with nickel rings, and a full set of Attachments,equalto any Sin¬ ger Machine sold from $40 to $60 by Canvassers. A trial in your home be fore payment is asked. Buy direct of the Manu¬ facturers and save agents’ profits besides getting certificates of warrantee for five years. Send for testimonials to Co-operative Sewing Machine Co., 269 s. nth St.,Fhiladelphia,Fa. PAY PREI«Iir.-«tA MONEY TO LEND. I have the cheapest money yet offered to farmers. To place in loans on farms in Rockdale, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. No delays. Address R. W. Milner, Att’y, Lithonia, Ga. LETTER’S OF ADMINISTRATION. GEORGIA. Rockdale county— To all whom it may concern: Whereas W. N‘ McKnight has applied to the Court of Ordina¬ ry for letters of administration on the estate of U. N. MeKuight, late of said county de¬ ceased. this is to cite alt and singular the kin¬ dred and creditors of said deceased to show causte on the first Monday in January 1890 in my office at 10 o’clock a. m., if any they can, why letters of administration should not is¬ sue to W. N. McKnight on the estate of B. N. McKnigh t deceased. This Nov. 25.1889. O. Seamans, Ordinary Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is for sale at Dr. W. H. Lee & Son's. The medicine it. is guaranteed. Don't fail to try ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. Agreeable to an order of tlie Court of Ordi¬ nary of Kockdale county, will be said at pub¬ lic outcry at the court house door at Conyers on the first Tuesday in December next within the legal hours of sale the following property to wit: Two hundred and fifty-seven acres of land being parts of lots numbers 209, 243, and 244 Henry in the then 11th Newton and 16th districts of originally now Rockdale county, and bounded on the north by Flat Shoal road and William Plunket, on the east by E. C Granade and B. F. Hill, on the south by B. F. Hill Parker and and D.M. J. Roberson. Parker, andonthewestbylj.il! Sold as the property of Timothy Granade deceased for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and distribution among the heirs of said deceased. Terms: Cash, 0. W. Granade, 4t. Executor of said deceased. AGENTS WANTED TO SELL AN Entirely New Book. The most wonderful collection of practical real VALUE and every-day use for the peo¬ ple ever published on the globe. A marvel of money-saving and money-earning for every one owning it. Thousands of beautiful helpful everything. engravings, No competition; showing just how to do in the universe. When select nothing that like it is of you which true value, sales are sure. All sincere¬ ly desiring paying employment and looking for something- thoroughly First-class at an diseription extraordinarily low price, should write for and terms on the most remarkable achievement in book-making since It,he world began. SCAMMELL & CO., Box 5003 ST. LOUIS or FHILADJELPHIA. WIDOW'S ALLOWANCE. The application of Mrs, Martha V. Crow, widcw of II. H. Crow, late of Rockdale county, deceased, for a years support for herself and her minor children, from the estate of her deceased husband having been duly filed in the Ordinary’s office as the lav/ directs, and if no objections be filed by the2oth day of No¬ vember next an order will be passed setting apart a years suppart for the widow and her minor ehilden as prayed for. This the 2ith day of September, 1389. O. Seamans, 100w 4t. Ordinary. SALE FOR DISTRIBUTION. Will pe sold on the first Tuesday in Decem¬ ber 1889 during the legal hours of sale the following described property to-wit: One hundred acres of land more or less sit¬ uated ou the Decatur road two miles above Conyers and known ns the W. II. Mc-Daniell home place. One seven room dwelling house well finished witli all necessary ont buildings; nut b)H)i sitiue.l on said place The farm is in a good state of cultivation, and everything necessary to make a pleasant home. The dwelling is situated within two hundred yards of the railroad crossing, mak¬ ing it very convenient for the accommodation train in any direction. ALSO One grist and flouring mill and ooit.on gin, situated on Honey creek, four miles west of Conyers. The mill is in first class condition, has a splendid local patronage and pays a good interest on six thousand dollars, lias splen iid rock dam. all the buildings are in good repair. With the mill will le sold the mill yard, water power and right ol'high water marks, containing about eleven acres, also enc blacksmith shop situtitod on said yard, The purchaser of the mill site will have the privilege of taking one piece or' land on the west side of the mill containing fointeen and one half acres also one piece situated on the creek above the mill containing 43 acres (al forest) at the appraised price, otherwise these pieces of land will be sold to the highest bid¬ der. Will aiso have privilege of taking Mr. Frank McDauieil's home pUlc-c at fifteen hun¬ dred dollars. Terms of the "ale will be one half cash, the remaiuding half December:loth 1890 with S per cent interest. U. J. McDameli., 300w 4ts. Agent by agreement ADM1NSTRA 1 OR SALE POSTPONED. GEOllGTA Rockdale county: By virtue of an order,of trie court of Ordinary of said county, will be sold before the court house door in the town of Conyers, said county, at pubiic out¬ cry between lawful sale hours on the first Tuesday in December next, all the lands be¬ longing to the estate of Henry Wilson late of said county deceased, being three hundred acres, more or less, aud parts of land lots Nos. 290, 305, ami 314, in the 10th district of origi¬ nally Henry, now Rockdale county, and the lands whereon said deceased resided at the time of his death, aud to be sold for the pur¬ pose of paying debts and distribution among the heirs of said deceased. This land will be sold ,n two tracts ns follows: the place known as the House Place being part of lots Nos. 290 aud 305, containing two hundred acres, more or less, and one hundred acres, more or less, being part of lot No. 314, 'sold seperate. This land is about two and one half miles from Conyers, and contains somejseventy-flve acres of original forest, with considerable pine field; also fine rock quarries, and a good amount of open cultivatable lands, and would make a fine stock farm. Stewart Bros, liold.'collatoral deeds to this land, but will, by agreement, make quick claim upon payment of their debt to purchaser Terms cash. Sept. 28,1S89, A. M. Helms, Admr. of Henry Wilson. 564w 5ts. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. By virtue of an order from the Court of Or¬ dinary, will be sold at public outcry before the court house door in the city of Conyers within the legal hours of sale on the first Tues¬ day in December next the realty belonging to the estate of W. F. C- Smith deceased, better known as the estate of Mrs. Effie S. Smith deceased, to-wit: One store room under Ma¬ sonic Hall. 60 by 2354 feet, fronting Center street in the city of Convers: also the Home Place of Mrs. E. C. Smith on McDonough street with excellent dwelling and a perpetual branchrunning through the back side of lot, said lot containing four acres, more or less and bounded on the north by J. J. Green, east by McDonough street, south by Mrs. Green, west by Mr. Knox. Terms of sale will be one-half cash, and one half in twelve months, with 8 per eeutinterest from date, with the privilege of paying all cash. Possession of the dwelling given immedi¬ ately, of the store room 15th of January 1896. Nov. 5th 1889. John n. Almasd, Admr. W.F. C. Smith deed. — ' DR. PARKER’S Institute Medical &. Surgical 15134 N. Spruce St., Nashville, Tenn. , f ' Treatand Cure all Chronic Dis leases. Deformities and of Surgical Wen, 'Cases. Sexual Diseases the results Women and Children , mm, or eS£S"& SSC» DRW.H.LEE& Corner Cent er and Conunerc CONYERS, . DEALERS in Pure Drugs, Medici icals, Paints, Oils fic-s, v' Brushes, Window Glass & Fancy and Toilet Artie]’ Gn^ m a7;- ClgarB T es, Snuff, Stationery, ’ °fca. Pocket Cutlery, Confer vio:lin etc., etc and GU STRINGS. garden SEE School Boo] BIBLES AND TESTAM FINE Jewe SPEt.'TACLl MIXED PAD Paints ready mixed for carriages, furniture etc. ___TERMS cash. BEST LET On The Mar: FOR terraci One Easily adjusted and ac or two certificates fr om will suffice: veyor J. B. of Goodwyn, Coweta County] J “I liave used county, ten] Level, and find your ] it better any I have used, and liave severel.” have W. used C. Holmes, Terracing Dear Sij ment and your Ii am well pleased vvi I never saw anything equal except about $25. a Theodolite, J. H. which County Surveyor, Troup, Covin, $5.;b0. CO Price Send for W. C. Holt 21 E. Alabama St. Atlanti DON’T fa: to SEE T. J.KIS Full line of Home-made Harness and Of the best Quality kept always on Will sell cheap for cash. Wonder for Neatm Fine Boots and Shoes made to order i guaranteed. All kinds of repairing doni ly and promptly. Never Ripping Wo: Remember that we use the celebrated Screws; will not rip—will not rust out shoes. COME TO SEE US AND OUR GOODS OR LEAVE Y i ORDERS T. J. King. Scott building, 1 door below. Lee’s drug store. Oct. 18th 18 8. Conyers, Ga., notice Is hereby given the that General at the Assel prj ent session of bly a bill will be introduced d an act to establish a bod of Commissioners of Roads aj Revenues for the county of Boc to define their duties and i 0 ‘h“f U S°ammock,J.H.mt Committee fr r H. Y. McCord, August term is Grand Jury 1889. August 24th - :' CIO —-O * ,b|/| \t M ott earth* 93 Onl Bl ceipt of »w ©os cent * tam we will send a* >1 m 33EG! RlK • • CTS Dr .W.H.L« sSo “ at
