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About The Rockdale banner. (Conyers, Ga.) 1888-1900 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 19, 1890)
ROCKDALE BANNER. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Per Tear, in advance.............*....... *1.00 Six Months..................•••••,..... 50 Entered at the Conyers Postottice as Second Class Mail Matter. Advertising Job Work Rates made promptly known executed. on demand. AH neatly and obituaries, resolutions or respect, etc., charged for at the rate of two and one-half cents per line. T. D. O'KELLEY, Editor and Proprietor, H SIS jflrrrrrrr ■aM. ur.’.ni V mm It is said that the Democrats will have a two-thirds majority in the 52d congress. The Wesleyan Christian Advo cate, now published in Macon, will, after January 1st, be pub lislied in Atlanta. The editorial management , a-.ll ■ „ be , under the control of Rev. TV. C. Glenn and the business management under that of Rev. T. T. Christian. ■ ...... . — "j Another attempt was made last Saturday night to rob the express on the Georgia railroad near Camack about 1 o clock. The messenger had a hole shot through his hat and thinks that he shot the robber as he fell to the floor, crawled out and jumped off Mr. Jno. 1. Henderson, diect , jr., at the home of liis father, Judge J. T. Henderson, in Atlanta, on Friday after an illness of four weeks, , with ... typhoid , , •, f fever. The Atchison Globe says: At 10 years of age a boy thinks his father knows a great deal; at 15 , he . knows much , , las . father, , as as at 20, he knows twice as much; at 30, he is willing to take his ad vice; at 40, he begins to think his father knows something after all; at 50, he begins to seek Ins ad vice, and at GO—after his father is dead—he thinks he wav the smartest man that ever lived. ---.... ------ The Joke on the Professor. A Scotch univeisity professor, irritated to find that his students had got into the habit of j lacing their hats and canes on his desk —cloakrooms being at a premium —announced that the next article of Jiat kind placed there would he destroyed. For some days all went w 11, until the piofessor was called for a moment from the class-room. A student slipped into the retiring-room and erner ged with the professor’s hut, the desk whi e his fellows gun on^Xldn-sIwth/ln^thot^ht on returning saw tne iiat tnou nc ST ll^o’efhdo fi. out his knife, he eat the offending thing to pieces, all the while vainly attempting to conceal the smile of triumph that Pjayed about Ins countenance. W a L 1UaVery ^ 1 next 110xt d day - ALL ABOUT SHORTHAND. This is the title of a 36 page pamplet of information, the contain¬ ing answers to all questions an inquirer would be likely to ask about systems, books, salaries positions, of stenographers, how It secure etc., etc. will sliow what young men have done at home on farms and in work shops; how from the humblest be gamings been reached the highest by learning success has this art at piece-meal study, and while pursuing of other occupations. The success pared with the stenograpers as com¬ success of young men in any other vocation in life, will seen to he marveloss and en¬ couraging. The author of this system was himself a farmer’s boy and learned the art while follow¬ he ing the plow. The information interest gives in this pamphlet M ill be and value to every young man (or young their woman either) who must earn own living. The pamphlet is mailed for 5 one cent postage for it stamps to any one waiting and mentioning the paper in which this article apnears. Address D, L. ‘ SCOTT New BROWNE, 251 West 14th Street, York, N. Y. ANIMALS CELEBRITIES LOVE. Queen Victoria Makes Pampered Pets of Jersey Cows. The Mussulman’s regard lor cats is due to the fondnesss which Mohammed evinced for the feline, says a correspondent of the Chi¬ cago News. The prophet loved women, perfumes and eats, and he did not hesitate to gratify these passiohs to the fullest extent. His favorite cat is said to have been a tortoise shell, which he named Mulzza; this cat seems to have had pretty much her own way in Muhowmet’s household. She slept by his couch, ate from his platter and indulged in divers familliarities which, attempted by a human being, impieties. would ha.e been regarded as One day this cat lay asleep on the prophets robe, which had bem thrown carelessly over a chair, The prophet himself, call 011 P roce «d to the mosque tor prayers, was tor a moment he should do about getting possession of his robe, but his quandary was short, Rather than awaken the cat he carefully cut around that part the robe on which his pet lay, and, donning the mutilated religious gar proce « decl to Ins A volume could be filled with interesting narratives of the fond ness manifested by famous men and women for pets among dumb "iSespiei-re, etclies the bloodiest wr bad a genuine passion for novea and pigeons; Sir Isaac Newton daJied with a pet poodle; Hick IVhittington s cat is lmrnor tal; ! Ac.dison contessed to a love for birc j S) and s0 did Vicfcor Hugo (and some of Hugo’s sweetest lyrics are of birds); Scott enjoyed f°= s as Goethe (the beart less creature) hated them; Jbis marc ] Jj too, j s an enthusiastic dog fancier. Tbe British queen makes pam pered pets of Jersey cows; one of ex-presidents is devoted, to attendant is a foxhound, Mod jeska used to carry two pet alli gators with her; Sara Bernhardt became devoted to a t-gerwhelp; Gladstone wept like a child when his lamous parrot died; Stoddard, the poet, is devoted to a little blind terrier; Julian Hawthorn has a pet crow and a liawk that dwell in harmony together. Alexander loved his horse as madly as many men at the pres¬ ent time love that most faithful of bruto servitors; George Francis Train feeds sparrows, and, when lie Carlsbad many years H1 j c the Tepil the perch and and throw bread crumbs to trout in that pietty stream; Watts had a pet magpie which of he tried father for S’"”™:‘ u break steal,ng; Hocro . hftd ahy a doL with him and - so did j Hogarth and Reu P«AU*«on j avowed a tor ,«M did Gold liaa ,l 1 l 11 ’ ^ ,l ] 1 Hun'; ( i01t a ^t'Martino ; ‘ m w^ o 1 Ye? 1 1 ” y ilor Tennes w ie he 1 , v as a ta 8, in see Andy Jolinson made muehof a pot coon, and Gen. Grant’s fa vonte was a staunch saddle horse. Bsecher loved canary birds; the charming became wife of ex-president Cleveland mnch attached to a marmoset; the same robin k nested . \\ lnttiers orchard as in many years. Henry Grady, -The M© oi j Georgia, laid an ^ exceeding foud ; ness for New I oundlaiul dogs; Patti has a monstrous St. Ber nar d» ahd Aimee used to carry a miniature terrier with her on her tours. Aud so the list might be exten¬ ded column after col umn. One of the prettiest little books for children is Grace Greenwood’s “History of My Pets,” and the child is to be pitied who lias not wept Rah and over liis the friends. touching story of -- OUR VERY BEST PEOPLE Confirm our statement when we say that Dr. Acker's English Rem¬ edy is and in all every way superior to any the Throat other and preparations for Lungs. In is Whooping magic cough relieves and croup, it and at once. We offer yow a sample bottle free. Remember this Remedy is sold R. on Stewart, a positive guarantee. Dr. M. Druggist. THE BL USIIING HABIT. Why should the maid endowed with grace, In youthful beauty’s pride. 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McEiree’s Wine of Carduf and THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT are for sale by tlie following merchants in Rockdale county: Hr. TV. H. Lee & Son, Conyers. M. R. Stewart, Conyers. Richardson. TV. M. Richardson, (near) Geo. T. Smith Conyers. H. P. & H. M. Almand & Co., Conyers. ------«*- • - H Ba Sure to Register. The city registration hooks will he open on Nov. 1st 1890 ai;d close on Friday night at 6 o’clock pending the election on the first Saturday in Dec. 1890. Don’t fail to register. Books in the Rockdale Banner office. TV. A. Wardlaw, City Clerk. Conyers, Ga., October 27, 1890. m ., •> «• g'y a® * §SH ™ I L OIVJHr iLPCJ'ON? Roth the method and results when Syrup and refreshing °f Figs i3 taken; it is pleasant to the taste, and acts aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. only Syrup of Figs is the remedy of its kind ever pro £ effects MthVS nrenared IgLfbfe onlv from 'he most many excellent qualities commend it to ' a11 and have made it the most popular & remedy Fl known. 50c U P, . „ a ? d ^ otdes f leading “ drug- 2 ists * Any , reliable -druggist who f ay not have it on hand wiff pro ™Do y A y 6ubstitute> CALIFORNIA FIS SYRUP CO L LOUISVILLE, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. KY. NEW YORK. N.Y. DR. J. J. SEAMANS DENTIST, CONYERS. - GA Office in Cain’s wooden building up stairs, opposite Hotel. GEORGIA R. R. GO. Office General Passenger Agent, Augusta, Ga., June 9th 1890. Commencing June 15th this Company will place on sale FAMILY TICKETS GOOD FOR FIFTY CONTINUOUS TRIPS. Between stations named, also intermediate School Tickets FOR FORTV-SIX CONTINUOUS TRIPS Which will be sold at rates named and on are additional to the commuter ticket* o«i sale. These tickets will be sold the Union Ticket Agent at Atlanta, and are only 4 within the tuns of commuter trains K. R. DORSEY, tf General Passenger Agent. EsMisM 1886 Establish .<■ 1; GRAB OPEIIN -NOTV OF Fall and Winter AT P- SO- lit. AliH IB SE Conyers, Get,, Have just received a large assortment of Winter Gooes T Cashmeres, Waterproofs, Dickeys, all wool Kersers, and full H fall Jeans, etc. " Good jean3 at 25 cts per yard. Best jeans at 3 yds for $1. I ) ^^ Goods, Fine Black Henriettas from 25c to $1.00 per yard. “ Colored Henriettas “ 25c “ $1.00 “ “ Black Silks, a large assortment of fine Buttons, Silk Plush ] ings everything and a large need stock of Dress Ginghams, latest styles of Prints you in Dress Goods at prices to suit all. JNJc >tionso Largest stock we have ever bought and at prices to please ev body. Come in and look at them. Harness and heather. lars, Sole Slmck Leather, and Barke Harness Collars, Leather, Harness Whang all styles, Leather, Home Leather Made HI (j ness, Sadies, Bridles, TVhips, and Buggy Robes. Jewelry ami watches. Fine assortment, Come in and look at these pretty goods; trouble to show them. TVe can and will please you in prices Jewelry. Crockery and Glassware A* prices to suit any and all of our customers, Come in and your outfit when you get ready to go to house keeping. Furniture. TVe keep good stock of Furniture. Bureaus, "Wardrobes, steads, Chairs, Tables, Wash stan is Mattresses and Springs, ue to examine our stock before you buy. HARDW 5 .EE. Large stock Hardware just received, consisting of event usually kept by country merchants. GROCERIES. TVe keep good stock of Groceries. Sugar, Coffee, Clie< s -. j Soda, less Hams, Baking Boneless Powders, Shoulders, and all things Canvas that Hams, are gooj -‘Ue.nt, : to eiu. b> Jj J goods, Meal, Salt, Bagging, everything Ties, Syrup, sell, and and Molasses. guarantee our piiocs vLGo ll warrant we low as any in Conyers. CLOTHING:. Clothing to suit everybody. Just received. Horn New - Bought at Rook Bottom Prices, Come and cco for yourst-ii fore you buy. Shoes. uine suit Home the times, made <N <D Cl Cfi P thoe,"a| ..S 3 to ren Shoes. Come to see us Hats. i g Boys, and tbe 4ust receive d from tne markets.
