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About The Rockdale banner. (Conyers, Ga.) 1888-1900 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 3, 1890)
. LJa ■is S e < 1 < i&. y .< i g= r: tf &:. i m -w% .•§ iU ; V'/T' <N5* =£: =±*. ■r »S j3 fi --4L si i< <W*Cii Vol. XIII. ^TR^IY SHUTS. Cailglrt dp Here and Tiiere for the Banner Readers, During the recent cold snap many petted pigs have gone the way of all the earth. Therefore people all around and about are feasting sumptuously every day upon such delicacies as backbone, spareribs, sausage, etc. All this is calculated to make us happy and cheerful. But Mr. Joe Ech oils appears upon the arena with an experience in hog raising that is unaffected by simplicity or so lemnity. “He secured a pig, so he says, “at a trifling outlay, (only $3 or $4,) and penned him up. He prided himself on his fu¬ ture porker. So he. fed, feasted and favored his pig. After feed¬ ing him until he had eaten $20 worth of corn he decided to kill the hog. In cleaning all he had to do was to knock the hogs tusks off and stick him head foremost into a common churn of boiling water. The pig dressed weighed 30 pounds. Mr. Ecliolls is decid¬ edly of the opinion that there is money in the liog raising busi ness. * * Dr. J. A. Stewart is noted for his pleasing address, And it would seem that he has solved the question of life by making the best of life under any and all cir¬ cumstances. This is told of him. In a crowd not long since a fel¬ low was praising the doctor to his face profusely. In fact he was simply heap ng the taffy on at an unblushing rate. “Doctor,” in¬ terrupted a listener, “how comes it you can allow anyone to flatter you so copiously to your face?” “Ah well,” answered the doctor quickly, “I prefer a person flat - tering me to my face though he lies than have him curse me and tell the truth.” -x* * * “Who will le our next mayor?” is a question engaging the atten¬ tion of the people of Conyers. We heard a gentleman debating forci :y after this style yesterday: “If so and so takes place some, thing else will happen,” etc. * None of us, we dare say, duly appreciates the true value of a friend. In common parlance this one or that one is referred to as our friend. The frequency of the statement helps to destroy the deeper meaning of the language. We accept in many instances the shadow for the substance, whereas the closer knitting of heart to heart made km by suffering or otherwise should serve i o sup port us under the burdens of every V dSv life. From this rela tranship .. alone , each , plodder , tan draw unlimited supplies if he chooses. And, reducing the mat¬ ter to a mere preference, one’s aims and ends may, by distortion, become so narrow, contracted and selfish that there is no room within the bounds for the growth of this celestial plant. Then how sad the life of anv I each unfortu , . i ,, ,i fatality that encliains its victim in such ruthless bauds. But, alas, friends, so the inspired poet sings, are gained by showingourselves friendly. Then sacrifice is CONYERS, GA., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3, 1890. of friendship. Being clearly it should bo esteemed high. From this plane a reason may be assigned friends, true friends, laying lives heroically down in de¬ fense of friends. Oh that this sentiment were more extensively cultivated, and that it manifested itself more! But if it bloomed only where it's found many hearts heretofore sad and lonely would to day be leaping and bounding for joy and the world would ring with a universal hallelujah. * * Said a practical farmer yester day: “Yes, if your land is good it will bring a good crop with poor cultivetion; it will but if the land is poor the not best yield a good crop w. th very cultivation.” So the logic table of the case is that it's profi¬ to have rich land. * -if Of course everybody knows Mr. Henry been Y. McCoxd. His life has one of dash and daring, mingled largely with the spice of the constant pains of activity. both Ho has felt want and wealth. Uncowed by want, unraised by pr osperity, impulsive, he is everywhere the same hearted Henry. energetic, True warm¬ in friend¬ ship, ful kind in disposition, cheer¬ all always, his and a boon companion to acquaintances. Such a man will more than likely succeed against great odds. But the charming the side of his nature aud one that makes the name of is Henry Y. McCord a benediction that which moves with strong sympathy whether for the unfortunate found in the ranks of plenty nations or penury. His liberal do¬ in the last few years for causes unnamed have enlisted the heartiest It praises from all quarters. seems that, as the saying goes, Henry just shovels his wealth out to the people and the Lord just shovels it to him again. This ex¬ plains then the wonderful pros¬ perity, whatever good it is, luck, that fortune, his or crowns every effort. Verily it is found that the Lord honors those that honor him. This will do. Not long since Dr. H. Quigg was in Atlanta and on his way to the train passed near Rev. Mr. Moon who was chatting with anumbea of friends. The doctor noticing his brother accosted him in this style: “You are ready to go home I suppose?" “No,” answered Mr. Moon pleasantly, exhibiting 15 cents, “I haven't quite spent all my money, and you know it will never do to go home full handed.” “Precise¬ ly,” was the doctor’s merry rejoin¬ der, and he passed The on. Unicorn. FINE PORKERS. Rockdale county seems to be sustaining pretty well its reputa¬ tion for large pigs. Last Mon day four pigs were killed which we jghed i© the aggregate J. 1448 T. pounds. One killed by Sims weighed^ 351 pounds; one HIM,* }»'• K - Sl ™ -Z!? a? pounds; J two were killeci by A1 red F SimS; one weighed 400 aut i the other 326. DR. ACKER S ENGLISH PILLS Are active, effective and pure. For sick headache, disordered stomach, loss of appetite bad complexion and biliousness, they have never been equaled, either in America or abroad. Dr. M. R. Stewart, Druggist. KILL-GERM Cures tetter four or epplieeaon^ ring, worm For three or ^ mcflree's wine of carsui forv-.akNems. THANKSGIVING The 27th Observed at \ Gonprs with Appropriate Serifices. The thanksgiving services of the Presbyterian church in this place last Thursday were very en¬ joyable and well attended. Nev¬ er before in the history of ilie place, it is said, has there been a thanksgiving service so well at¬ tended. The services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Moon, who read 103d Psalm and made an appropriate talk. Short talks were made in the following order: Mrs. Ewing, J. G. McNair, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. J. L. Stewart, S. D. Night, Dr. H. Quigg, Mrs. Hardwick, Dr. J. A. Stewart, T. D. O’Kelley, Col. J. C. Barton and J. W. Langford. These were mostly hearty outbursts of grateful feeling. At the close of the services Rev. Mr. Moon suggested a freewill offering for the poor. As soon as the proposition was made money came pouring upon the table, and soon, without effort nearly nineteen dollars were raised to help make the day pleas¬ ant to our poor. Mrs. A. J. Pierce and Mrs. T. D. OKelley were appointed by Mr. Mood »to select a committee to distribute this amount. They appointed Mrs. Lou Davis, Mrs. D. M. Almand, Miss Layona Glenn, and Mrs. Pierce. It seems to have been some¬ thing of an old-fashioned thanks¬ giving, as it conformed so well to that of Jeremiah of eld, which was as follows: “Go your way, eat tho fat, and drink the sweet, and send por¬ tions unto them for whom noth¬ ing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” HE WILL NOT RUN. Capt. G. W. Weaver asks us to say that ho will not be in the race for mayor next Saturday, and. could not serve if elected. COLLAR BONE BROKEN. Mr. Ed Ficquett of this county had a mule to run away with him last Monday evening while on Ins way to a party at Mr. Jim Stor lings. The accident resulted in breaking the colar bone of Mr. Ficquett. No other serious dam age. TAXPAYERS, TAKE NOTICE. The tax books will bo closed after this week. All who have not paid their taxes for the pres¬ ent year must do so at once, or executions will be issued against them promptly soon, Very respectfully, Daniel Murdock, T. C. MONTHLY MEETING. - Next Friday night is the regu j ar mon thly meeting of the Vol te ‘ Everv J member " is ex pected to be present. he Gnrisfc- . , 1 mas entertainment, the selection of a First Lieutenant and other mportanU.amnamw.ll bo tran sactcd. The presence of every member of the company m most ! mcedos's wise or cARoup orieiaaie diseases. A LETTER From It. Kimhro X Go. to Miss An¬ nie Dauidson k Go. The following letter, which will prove more or less amusing to our readers, we take pleasure iu pub¬ lishing by request. Lovisvii.t-K, Nov. 1800. Miss Annie Davidson & Co., Conyors, Ga. Dear Madams—I take itforgrantadtkat you aro still in the millinery business in tho little ‘ Queen City” q£ that section trail knowing your growing popularity, as v.0 11 as influence, I would like lo place our line or goods in your bands, for there we are sure of the ready sale. I will either put. them there on commis¬ sion or sell at such reasonable prices as will authorize you to buy if you choose. This is one of the greatest, inventions of the age, and pleases both old and .young. The babies laugh and the gray headed sire chuck¬ les with delight. It will represent fun for the millions. I understand that one of our sam¬ ples came to your address on the last Chviet mas tree in your town, and perhaps you have it yet; if so you no doubt agree with me [that much fun was realized there from. By It he way, I hear too that one of your ladies .’goes in common vernacular by she odious name of ‘•Old Made.” and 1 think it quite a shame that such amiable and pleasant ladles should be so called, aud if you wish it, perhaps I might in my way, assist said iadsiu the pro¬ curing of a husband from my own influential acquaintance- Some of them lirve been un fortuuate aud have sustained the loss of then former love, and some have never passed that happy state, and so I might be able to procure you one of my age or position in life —except a President. I know it isnot pleas¬ ant to hear one meddle in such domestic af fairs, but at the same time I’m sure you will pardon me Ibis time for 1 have your i ntorest so much ut heart, for 1 hope some day to have you as customers. Oh ! I forgot to say the great fun producer was Known as “Pigsin the Clover.” It was put on the “tree” by a gen¬ tlemanly young man of unusual manners Well how aro the “old ladies” getting on anyway? I fear the holidays will come and go and that they will not be so popular at pub¬ lic trees as usual. Rut you must remember that if I was there you would be certainly re¬ membered as usual with a biscuit or something as nice. This is a big city and though I’m a small po¬ tato in it I don't care ft cent for I sec just as much anil hold my head ns high as those who wear the llucst kind ol clothes. In fact 1 be¬ lieve most all oftbe “big bugs” are prodigal sons, for they all wear rings on their lingers and I suppose that their father put it their on their rotnrn home from foreign lands. If any one asks about Henry Smith, tell them he is not dead nor sleeping, and “fat as a doodl 3 ” and will he home when he can got there. He is also not married and tell tho girls to keep their hair banged all the time and curled in the Kockhali: Bannkr or Solid South paper to lie in readiness for the great 1 am, when ho comes. Collect mo some palm leaf fans to keep cool for I expect to grow very warm from excitement and continued conversation and answoring questions. I’ve seen the Yankees and lit ’em on his own ground and I’m still alive, and can be found mostly where you see last, and if not there then I’m somewhere else. Yours etc, A, KIM bo & Co. Mt. Vesuvius. AN 1 A TILE APPEAL _ The discourse at the M. E. church last Sabbath by Dr. W. A. Candler, president of Emory College, was a very able appeal to his people for help to his be loved institution. At the close of the discourse, Dr. Candler told the church that he wanted one hundred dollars. One hundred aud two dollars were raised with out much effort, the liberal H. Y. McCord giving fifty dollars. It seems that Emory is going to have a bright future. Never before has the church shown such an interest in its college. NOTICE, TEACHERS. Notice is herby given that an examination of applicants held for teachers’ license will be at the court house December in Conyers on 20th day of inst. According to the decision gt a i 0 School Commissioner, Reense which have expired, can be renewed only by an examina tion. Examinations will begin , B. J. Gitnn, C. S. C. Dec, 1st 1890. i Ifo. 40. FOE THE GIRLS. ‘‘Bilddie" Tells How Minnie Main Attained Great Popdlari ij, Buddie, in Walnut Grove News. Minnie Hale lived in one of the prettiest sections in Georgia. Her father and mother are respected still living* by and are loved and all who know them. Minnie is now- eighteen years of age, mod¬ est, smart, sweet and kind and has a host of admirers among the finest and purest young ladies and young men of her section. Site now has the privilege hand of giv¬ ing her heart and to a young man of the highest type and start¬ ing out in her new pathway for of life with golden prospects happy journey. a long, prosperous, Now the question is, how did she reach the summit of such a lofty pinnacle? How did she at¬ tain t j such noble surioundings? In other words what is the secret of her success in life as a girl? Ah ! let me tell you, the foundation of it all is modesty. Modesty is the e-irls Pisgah’s bight in social life. Blushing modest maids are al¬ most sufficient to make them angels bow and to recognize ministering us to companions who shall in be heirs of sal¬ those vation. Minnie I have said that is modest. Now let us see what it takes to constitute modesty in a a girl. Can she lead so-called fashionable society? Can slio en¬ ter the ball-room and engage in a fashionable waltz with a young man? Can she abhor the wise counsel and earnest beseeching of her father and mother? Can she do these things and be modest? To ask the questions ia but to answer them. Minnie knew that modesty never leads fashionoblo society, either in manner of dress or action. Site knew that mod¬ esty sever enters the ball-room; that no genuine first-class girl ever engages in that abominable, detestable' heinous, wicked rev¬ elry which is found in _ the fash¬ ionable waltz of the nineteenth century. She knew th t modesty gladly accepts the counsel of a noble father and in other. She knew too that modesty is found in purity of manners in all things and goes hand in hand with joy, peace and happiness, which enjoying pleasures and blessings no fashionable girl has described, ever experi¬ enced, no pen ev.er no poet Doubtless ever sung. ready to you are now say I am altogether mistaken, imaginary, friends. but you are ray Open your eyes and behold for yourselves. Look at those who, “omy in Ik'i bosoms a of spark hell. of Make that unqtim th- h able fire erai¬ trust and then I am sure you ^ l Y :uu jigld. 'subject ^ Vy tbi I ‘J ),. oai j ( , nbm ishirig youto think, like Min on whatsoever tilings are what¬ (rue, whatsoever things arc pure, soever things are noble, winds ) ever things are holy. i t his and the tender lilies of ht>< 11 ad will feet, the bow good in .subjection of this at yo »11 v v rejoice at your presence will give wo) Id to come you eternal glory. DO NOT SUFFEll ANY LONGER. Knowing that enough can be checked in a day, and the first stages of e< t: broken in ft week, we ori Dr. Acker’s Englisi .'ill and will refund the money to who buy, take it as p r directions and do not find nu mem cor¬ rect. Dr. M. It. Si CO KIIiL- GERM Cures the itch i min*: ten with only one application. For sale by W. H. i JC’C 5 & Son, Con yers, Ga.
