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About The Rockdale banner. (Conyers, Ga.) 1888-1900 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 26, 1890)
* m §5 < X SdJMIu ffpp SC7 «S5=_ ~ . -JI —. -s Al fi m < A A )V OGt-C*. Vol. XIII. STRAY SHHT5L Here pa pa¬ There or ine Banner Readers, a < a rule of life what the min¬ isters of the gospel advocate is dftlif Lht morally, what they religiously and wrong. so oppose is Will any one question this state¬ ment?* afe Then side of isn’t all it matters best to be rela¬ on S happiness here, and te to our the ij s teii and act upon sugges¬ the ts of the purest men in world? ' It is very common in these days j to hear people of all ages, sizes and sex dispute the rights And of ministers on all questions. enough some, to be sure, are bold Lid jo'even restrict the bounds. ministerial If to very narrow [ the subject of temperance or so briety is insisted upon from the pulpit the u man of God” is cliarg ed with being out of his sphere of usefulness. If perchance suffrage he and ex¬ ercises the right of sees fit to speak kindly of his friend who aspires to some office the preacher becomes a target for many bitter and frequently un¬ charitable remarks. Strictly speaking is this right? But “Touch hear the Bible on this matter: not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm.” If one’s char acter is assailed is he hurt? What worse death could be inflicted on a human being than to strip him of influence and character? * * On the subject of drink, to those who may not know it, read these words as an eyeopener: “Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy son3 with thee, when ye go into the tabernacles of the congregation, lest ye die.” Lev. 10-9. Also, “Woe unto him that giveth his neighbor drink, that puttest tliy bottle to him, and makethhim drunken.” Hab. 2-15. Now how will you dispose of the first word, “woe,” in this quota¬ tion? What is its meaning any¬ way? Does it mean to encourage revelry, other debauchery, and many therefrom? criminal heirs springing of In the verbage a good baptist preacher, we pause so you can reflect. vr * * To have a person safe, religious¬ ly speaking, it is necessary (1) to convert his heart; (2) his pocket book, and (3) his tongue. * * * Headers usually admire crisp Notably sayings of illustrious characters. here is one. Stonewall Jackson was once asked by a young man just starting life for some advice upon which he could dition, rely as a stay in almost any con¬ and at the same time be a help and a comfort to him. The general answered as follows: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. acknowledge Him, In all and thy he shall ^ays direct thy paths.” Such ad¬ vice could only issue from such a ffian. And there is no wonder that the name of Stonewall Jack son is forever embalmed in the literature of the ages. * * * ‘‘It is impossible,” said a gon uernan on the streets the other day, “for a person to reach much social distinction while running counter to the religious senti¬ ent he of the country.” Well, to sure, this is about the size of it. About festivals, Col. Bob Irwin tells this. He once upon a time attended, tly (of course was inno cen entrapped) a banquet on vvkieh there were expended about for eatables and upwards of *100 for drinkables. The accusa tl0T1 of gluttony li as never ^stained against the attendants. CONYERS, GA., WEDNESDAY, NOY. 26, 1890. the bating at a banquet is one of native, most and principalest is parts for a lor furrigginer,” highly refreshing said a a well posted citizen ‘ (foreigner), last y ear. * •X- * There are few ministers of the gospel more thoroughly conse¬ crated than our esteem friend Lev. His 51. D. Smith, of Atlanta’. and sermons powerful. are He pointed, pithy, reputation of being enjoys the worker. a tireless It is out of the question to estimate the amount of‘good he is doing. His sermons at this place last week are constantly spoken of as the most forcible listened to in many days. -v. An incident in the life of Henry Clay, the renowned statesman, may be instructive here. During a heated national campaign he had an appointment to deliver a political address m New York city. On the day set he arrived and was met by a delegation of the first citizens wdio undertook to dissuade him from making the speech “Mr. by saying: speak Clay, here; it’s useless for you to we are all against you, and you won't get a single vote.” “I “Yery good,” replied Mr. Clay, come not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” * * Recently a destructive fire oc¬ curred in Newton county. A cit¬ izen of the neighborhood gives this account: 1 pint bottle of liquor. 1 gallon of li quor. 2 negro men. Damage 1 pipe. about $3,000. Gin house, engine, and other property adjacent in ashes. * * Dr. Mr. Noon Hudson told Turner, so Mr. Will McKnight him says, that Sil Graham told that Tom Owens told him that Oscar Norton, son-in-law of J. E. Maddox, told him that he said, so Tom Peek says, that he had the best chickens in the world, and that it was death for a hawk to fly near the Louse. The roosters would dart up in mid air, capture h.m the bird, anl literally pick during three shuffles. We will be innocent pardoned little for indul¬ joke. ging 3 in an The facial resemblance of Mr. Hoi Bryans of this place to the picture of George Washington is very striking. So noticeable is it that yesterday a crowd of Mr. Bryans him friends were complimenting lik© th© i fftth©r on being so much of his country.” “Yes,” said Mr. Bryans, “there must be some re se rblance between us. He wore the biggest shoe of any man on the continent in his day and I claim the honor now. This is a key therefore to much unwritten history, and assists one in under¬ standing Washington’s meaning when he exclaimed: “I set my foot on it.” Most people are liable to eir. Mistakes, disappointments, and sorrows of all kinds beset us as we jog along the uneven path of life But no one need despair. Life is usually as the right, picture beau is viewed. One side is 1 tiful, and tinged with the loveli¬ est and most variegated just scenery, enough with here and there muutional dark shades to add beauty to the coloring, lhe other side, however, is all dark, dreary, «vnrl YmottnCtiV©. Jjlfctl© OP DOtll in a- oh eerful is presented. All is sorrow and Moom, and one is al ‘ fall in with the mog{ wrnndirfnl . st , a fied to the color neroration of ed parson who, after exhorting his flock at much length on the ex¬ ceeding sinfulness of sin, con¬ eluded with this startling declara¬ tion- “The whole world pears to be bound for the devil and every¬ body is alter me. The Unicorn. OUR CRIPPLES H Letter from R Venerable Fellow Cttizen Endorsing them for Re-election. Mr. Editor: The primary election for nomi¬ nating candidates for county of¬ ficers will soon be upon us, and we will have to choose who will serve the people another term. I am free to say who I thin should be the men to serve the people in part. There are some who are before the people for their suffrages whom I think every philanthropist should give all the help he can. They are not physically able to make a living themselves and for those who are dependent on them. I will maint in some of them. W. T. Huson, candidate for clerk of superior court, is not able to do any work for his own support and has a mother bedridden from disease. Since be is an efficient officer, is it not our duty to keep him in office, where he can make a decent support for himself and afflicted mother ? Another is R. L. Hudson, can¬ didate for reelection to the office of tax receiver, who makes a most excellent officer. Ought we not to support him in liis noble efforts to make liis own living ? Then comes our worthy fellow citizen, W. G. Clotfelter, who has been since thirteen years old af¬ flicted beyond the description of the fen of any man—more than five hundred pieces of bone hav¬ ing been taken from liis body— yet able to discharge the duties of liis office, county treasurer, to the satisfaction of the whole county. Does lie not deserve the support of every voter and tax¬ payer in the county ? I think he does. Then comes our worthy friend and fellow citizen, Daniel Mur¬ dock, unable to labor for a living for himself and family, but well qualified for the duties cf the of¬ fice lie seeks. Ought we not to give him our support ? I think so. Some of these men have oppo¬ nents who are strong, able bodied men. Do you not think it true charity to vote for the weak and feeble, and let those who are able to work continue to do so ? I would not vote for a cripple if I did not think him honest and capable; but such I find mention¬ ed above, and for these reasons will give them my hearty support. Charity. A DUTY TO YOURSELF. It is surprising ordinary that people pill when will use a common, valuable they can secure a En¬ glish one for the same money. Dr. Acker’s English sick-headache pills are a positive cure for and all liver troubles. They are small, sw r eet, easily taken, and do not gripe. Dr. M. R. Stewart, Druggist. Ex-Gov. Jas. M. Smith of Co lumbais is dead. He was sick on¬ ly a short time. He was one of our best lawyers. Miss Ettie Lou Thompson both Wal- and nut Dr, Grove F. A. Thomas. united in of marri were age yesterday at that place. ----—»» —- This is to certify that one jug cf your Microbe Killer has been more benefit to my wife than $75 worth of medical practie. J. E. Ohrisman, Ozark, Mo. For) sale by G. A. Lucas, sole agent. MARRIAGE BELLS. Two Happy Goiiples Link their Lines at Hymen's filter. Sunday afternoon at tho bride s home in this county, Mr. Lemuel Parker, a thrifty and successful young f irmer, was united in mar¬ riage to’Miss EllaJBenneit,Ja*iove ly and talented young lady. Both of this county. Tho happy couple start the journey of wed¬ ded life under the most favorable and encouraging circumstances. And the Banner in union with a long and numberless list of friends extends them its sincerest wishes for a prosperous life, attended by all possibly blessings both tempo¬ ral and spiritual. Mr. J. C. Bledsoe, a prosperous young planter of Henry county will wed Miss Ivittie Winburn, a beautiful and popular young lady of this place, this evening at 7 o’clock. The Rev. W. D. Win burn, brother of the bride, will officiate. To the prospective wedding the Banner extends its most hearty congratulations, wishing them a continuous life of unbroken happiness and pros¬ perity. IIinsleytown, Ivy.. March 28, ’90 Radam’s Microbe Killer Co., Nashville, Tenn.: Gentlemen—In reply to your inquiry as to the effect the Mi¬ crobe Killer has had on ire, I will say that I have been treated for dyspepsia ever since I was seven years old, making now thirty-five years. I have now takon. nearly three gallons of the Microbe Kill¬ er, and have found great relief from it; muen more than anything I have ever used. You can use this if you choose. Yours truly, Mrs. S. T. McGhee. "For sale by G. A. Lucas, sole agent. A GREaT^ -=SURPRISE! Something Pleasing and Profitable for the Populace. Great Bargains Surpassing Belief Almost Are Being Offered in Clothing at the Far¬ mers’ Co-operative Sto re Hundreds of Dollars worth of clothing now on hand, to be sold at actual cost, Purchasers cannot fail to examine our extensivo line of goods, We cordially invite, yes challenge, a critical exam ination of our clothing. Our Shoes. Are of all grades, and complete in all respects, To this de partment we feel that we cannot be beaten, in either quality or prices. We are offering bargains that are truly surprising. Reduction the Word. Let them tumtile, rings everwliere. Prices cut down and margins close. Listen at this: Meat, (G cents per pound. Calico, 4 to 6 cents per lbs yard. Granulaten sugar 14 to $1.00 Once More, W^derful! Full lot, fine assortment of ladies goods, at actual cost. Large lot of Jersy Jackets and ladies underwear. There goods are the best to be found, and our friends everywhere will avail them selves of the advantages offered.} We Mean Business. We are # aide and willing to word sell goods invite cheap and [the propose to do it. If any one doubts our we you to test. So now give us a trial and Very we pledge Respectfully, ourselves to comply fully- in every particular. Co-operative Co. 11 Farmers’ No. 89. OPR NEXT MAYOR, Mo Candidate Declared. Foiir Likely to be in the Race, Up to this time there is very little excitement over the race for Mayor. Occasionally, however, some one suggests a probable opposi¬ tion to our present efficient of¬ ficer, Co!. Barton. Some have proposed running a young man. Others are anxious for ’Squire Helms to enter tho field. Others again have spoken favorably of Capt. Weaver. In all likelihood there will be at least four aspirants for the marality—Col. J. C. Barton, ’Squire A. M. Helms, Captain Weaver, and John It. Maddox. So far as the Banner is con¬ cerned the more tho merrier. 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