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About The Rockdale banner. (Conyers, Ga.) 1888-1900 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 10, 1898)
ei % ' := £=2S* ■ 0 £ m = 5 - 5 ^ i • Y 3* Eli op-i. . 1 (1 1 \ 1 ' IN 1 m A f * - 1 i n < .Jt-S W' VOL. XXII. More Candidates In Race for Office HUDSON WILL NOT RUN. Mr. Robert L. Hudson, who 1 The Banner last weelTibaTbe clerk of the would superior make court, the race re quel considered for us to the state matter, that he and, has for re¬ business reasons, will not oe a candidate for the office this year. WHITAKER ANNOUNCES. Since the retirement of Mr. B. L Hudson for clerk of superior court, many friends have prevailed make upon Mr. J. E. Whitaker to the race for that office, and he has decided to do so. Mr. Whitaker has served the county for a number of years in the capacity of treasurer, which . position he now holds, and has made a splendid officer. He. is fully equipped to fulfill ti e duties of the office to which he aspires, and we cannot cal! to mind a bet¬ ter man for the position. desires to thank Mr. Whitaker his many friends in the county for their past indorsement and boI cits a continuance of the same at the next election. CLOTFELTEB ANNOUNCES. Mr. William G. Clotfelter au¬ thorizes us to announce that he will make the race for tax collec¬ tor Ibis year. Mr. Clotfelter is we ! l known to our people, having served the county for a number of years in a satisfactory manner. He is well fitted for the position of tax col¬ lector and will make a splendid off.cay if elected. We know of no one more de¬ serving than Mr. Clotfelter and we predict that he will adorn that office the coming year. A BILL BY MR. CANNON. Among the many laws enacted by the late legislature is one which has been favorably com¬ mented on by the press of the state. It was introduced by Hon. R. H. Cannon, of Rockdale, and protects the people against the vendors of patent rights, patented articles and territory The for the sale of f-uch goods. bill proyides for the protection of the people in so far as relates to third parties being innocent purchasers, and allows the maker of such notes to go into the courts and plead fail¬ ure of consideration against any holder of the same. INDORSE FELDER. The following special to the Atlanta Journal from Dublin,Ga., shows clearly the high esteem in which Hon. T. B- Felder, candi¬ dal’’ for congress from this dis f * tricq is held in his former home: 1 ^Commissioner Nesbitt addressed of the Agriculture citizens of Laurens county in the courthouse during the noon recess. Mr Nesbitt’s speech was entirely in the interest of agriculture, and to wag the entertaining large in a high degree crowd who heard him. As soon as Mr. Nesbitt con¬ cluded his address Mr. J. B. San¬ ders offered the following resolu¬ tions, adopted: which were unanimouslv Whereas, Jj^odidate Hon. Thomas B. Fel for Congress from the Fifth Congressional district, was .ormerly an honored citizen of the county of Laurens, having located here upon his admission to tb© bar and remained until his removal to Atlanta in 1891, havi g during his residence in the county held the position of mayor of the city of Dublin, so¬ licitor of the county court and presidential ., ... elector for the Third CONYERS, GA., THURSDAY, FEB. 10, 1898. Congressional district, in which capacity he canvassed the district for Democracy in 1888 with the lamented Charles E. Crisp; And whereas his private char¬ acter is irreproachable and his reputation unsullied and he has brought to the discharge of his public duties, fidelity and ability; Therefore, be it resolved, by the people of Laurens county in mass meeting assembled: First That our former fellow citizen, Hon. Thomas B. Felder, possesses in full measure our ad¬ miration, confidence and esteem. Second. That this gallant young Democrat and peerless champion of the rights of the peo¬ ple be heartily commended to our fellow Georgians of the Fifth Con¬ gressional district as being emi¬ nently fitted for the position to which he aspires. elected he will, Third. That if in our opinion, illustrate in the halls of congress the grand old state of Georgia. STATE TICKET SUGGESTED A correspondent to the Augusta Tribune suggests the following state ticket, which, he says if elected would place the state un¬ der the guidance of good men, and that the people would enjoy the sensation of once again living under a thoroughly honest and clean administration: For governor, James K. Hines' of Fulton county; secretary of state, W. F Carter of Effingham; attorney general, Cary F. Thoin ton of Muscogee; state treasurer, Gen. William Phillips, of Cobb; comptroller general, Ben Milikin of Wayne; commissioner of agri¬ culture, W. L. Peek of Rockdale; state school commissioner, John Temple Graves of Floyd; judges of supreme court, Walter B. Hill of Bibb; Clairborn Snead of Columbia. WALLIS—CHRISTIAN. On last Sunday evening at the residence of Mr. W. V. Almand, Mr. William L. Wallis and Miss Ola Christian were uuited in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. I. G. Walker officiating. The marriage was a very quiet affair, only a few intimate friends being present at the ceremony. The bride is an accomplished young lady, has a loveable dis position, and possesses in a large degree those rare charms which are calculated to win a young mans heart. Mr. Wallis may well be congratulated upon hav¬ won so fair a The groom, (better known among the boys as “Kizzie”) is a young man of sterling ability aud business tact and has a bright and prosperous future before him Mr. Wallis is an active member of the Conyers Volunteers, and that company, following out its usual custom, proceeded to “shoot” their comrade, “Kizzie,” on Mon day night. Accordingly a salute of live guns was fired and many toasts offered to the health, sue cess aud happiness of the bride and groom. The Banner joins hands with their many friends in wishing them all the success possible throughout their wedded life. CASTORXA. The tie- —- Is sa stalls every ifgutare y Trapper. JAIL INMATES. The inmates of Rockdale coun¬ ty jail, awaiting the April term of the superior court, number five, all of whom are negroes. They are: with Lewis Williams, charged selling whiskey. from the Ed Tolbert, larceny house. Nathan Usher, gaming. Mollie Walker, assault. arson. Will Jones, Some Local News of Interesting Nature A HEW UNDERTAKING. Messrs Johnson & Goode have gone into the undertaking busi¬ ness, adding to their already large stock of house furnishing goods, tinware, etc., a fvvl and line of undertakers goods. They have made convenient ar¬ rangements in one of Hi ir store rooms for carrying a large stock of all grades of coffins and cask¬ ets, They are receiving their stock every day and will be ready to accomodate the public with these goods by the 15th inst- The hearses and other accessaries for conducting date funerals would are credit of mod¬ ern and do to ' The Bassje wishes Messrs Johnson <fe Goode unbounded success in this new venture, and there can be no doubt that they u ill do their share of the under taking business. Watch for what they will have to say next in The Banner. BURGLARY. Mr. Arthur ‘Vh'iaker, who rur--i a small store three miles below town, lias been the viedm giars lately. On January 27 (V’f, J • on!., entered the $37 in cash and \m *> escape. Sundav On last m * U known party eiUcu-,; ■ ? -' V ru*e to the store, secim-i ab- »u >12 i * money aud inci.de •.(•«« I - ' ! away a good bill < i V co, groceries and other m dise. We sympathize with Mr. A aker in his losses, and Lope he may find the guilty parties. CARD OF THANKS. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church desire to thank the people of Conyers for their liberal attendance at the “Dime Party,” Friday given at evening; the court house on last al¬ so to those ivho so kindly aided in making the entertainment a successful one. The assistance of each individ¬ ual, whether by attendance or hHp, is very highly appreciated b> he Ladies oe the Pres. Church. COVINGTON NOTES. W« clip, the following items from Uncle Jim Anderson s Cov iug.on Star: A call will b© made in a few days for a meeting to organize a Candler club in Covington. Mr. J. W. Liudsav has pur¬ chased 2,000 acres of fine wood land in Texas and will leave for that section in a fejv days for the purpose of locating upon the land. Mr. R E. Everitt 's now manu Is caused by Uric Acid and other im¬ purities lingering in the blood, which have not been filtered out by the Kid¬ neys through the urine. The seat of the trouble is not in the skin or mus¬ cles. It’s sick Kidneys. Electricity, liniments or plasters will not reach the case. But the disease can be c 10 My wife has used one box of your liver and two boxes of your Sparavus Kidney Pills for rheumatism, and has found great relief. She feels very little pain from the old disease. I can safely recommend your medicine. I.W. Hunt,212 Anderson st ,W„ SavanDah.Ga HOBBS Sparagus Kidney Pills. HOBBS REMEDY CO.. Proprietors, Chicago. Dr. Hobbs Pill? For Sale ia COXYERS, GA., by THE GAILEY DP.UG CO. Your Grocer Is the Man to help you economize: WilV* - Your grocery bill is-the largest and most important item of how to reduce it, therefore, is the vital ques= lion. We can lessen tae cost Dill without de creasing the amount cr L 1 L } nf f ' g°0ds. ttt Wo are noted , , It for , low , prices . „ as mac our as for the high quality of our goods. You can always get good bargains at the Spot Cash Store of N. T. STREET. f <<• wring harness. .lii-tge George W. Gleaton, of \ . t'H, vv is here on professional !• 1 SM Monday. h« S' ar regrets to learn that !»r H. V. Hardwick, of Conyers, tins been seriously ill for some time, and is still in very feeble health. Wo sincerely hope he may soon be restored to his usual health. * The Banner says Mr. John Dennard, of Conyers, killed while hunt- black in g last Thursday, G3 birds at one shot! And yet, Con¬ yers is a “dry” town Miss Maud McCalta has re turned to her home in Conyers, after a pleasant visit to her aunt, Mrs. N O. Carr, on Church street. The gubernatorial boom for Hon. Aden D Candler lias now become so unanimous, it would be absolute “po)iti-cide,“ for what¬ soever that may be, any as¬ pirant to enter the race against him. As we have said before, it will be Governor Candler. DISCOVERY OF THE DAY. Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist of Shreveport, La., says: “Dr. King's New Discovery is the only thing that cures my cough, and it is the best seller I have." J. F. Cambell, merchant of Safford, Ariz., writes: “Dr. King's New Discovery is all that is claimed for it; it never fails, and is sure cure for consump¬ tion, coughs and colds. I cannot gay enough for its merits.” Dr. King's New discovery for con¬ sumption coughs and colds is not an experiment. 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