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HfcBt'RK VOL'ARE INSURED. the I esfc companies iu - the jkjs£ Represents London Globe, world : • Liverpool aud and The Phoeni A Hom of Columbus, 'J h e Home of Nety York. a e Prompt, and nartoct attention and settlements. Office at John H. Almand bank, Conyers. q v,a ’ ■ 'T - —•— ICE Delivered in AMT quantity time for almost at AMY I NT price. Thompson Stewart. PRTEF Birr V N nnr \\ S i F ___i_J±, rJ '* I Parasraphs of Interest ' * tfig PODl. nr I * S ' 1 “ * • items Political, Personal, Mil and Otherwise. Schools closed last Tuesday and the small boy is happy. Mr. aud Mrs. D. W. Almand were in Atienta last Tuesday. Mrs, $. I, Maraton is recovering slowly froip her spell of sickness. Mr. A. L. IpaUney made a buis iiess ffip to Social Glrqle kstT ; u9§ ite have been The recent showers very beneficial to the growing crops. in Atlan Mr. Jos. L. White was te last Suntjay gpeqtjpiS the day V\tb relatives. Jliss Clara Dallis of Lagrange is the guest of M iss Ward Hardwick this week, lira M. 0. Elliott 13 the guest ot the family of her son. Mr. T. A. Elliott this week. Miss Pauline Deckuer of Atlan¬ ta visited the family of Mr. L. H. Sigmau last Sunday. Miss Mattie Sue Hardwick of 4t jau|t| ihq guest of relatives in thg city this week. Judge A, 0. McCalla, returned tost Fridiy from the Louisville re¬ union and reports a large time. Mrs. H. L. Smith of Atlanta, is on an extended visit to relatives gnd frjends in ana pe : ar opr city. The Bpvyorth League Conven¬ tion is uow in full blasr. and c^uite au interesting program i s rendered. Miss Carrie Beck Davis of ington, is the guest ofAIr. and A. J. Summers at the Commercial this week. Miss Florede Tucker will leave next Friday for Oxford, to attend the commencement of Emory Col¬ lege. Read the advertisement of Mc Eivany and Brodn'ax, and if you heed a buggy go and see them, they are clever gentlemen and will treat you right The Qherakee Advance remarks that “green peaches and plums are now large enough for the maiden and small boy to •nasricate, aud soon the doctor and un dertaker will be asking thaprioe of dia ttouds.” Your attention is called to the immense and nobby line of men's straw hats that •re seen at Langford & Sous, All the Georgia papers say the eclipse came off on time and was a grand suc aeas. That’s Georgia’s way. If there is *hy other old thing they want done right let them send it along. The convincing proof that our clever grocer-man, Mr. A. J. Summers keeps a hrsr-class grocery store, is being shown every kept day. Every thing in his store is as clean as a parlor and he has just added a new feature in the way of a refrigerator where he keeps always the oicest butter to be found on the market, The people can depend on Jack when he recommends goods to be first-class in av ®ry respect. Give him a call and be convinced. Adv. r—-v-— SCH0UL CXOSE8 T H° c? sing exercises of the Conyeps Public- Syhoq. qgipe off Iqst evening. The program panU as well as the able corpse of teachers who did so inqch in ing it a succea?, We regret J wU . , , t »Low ,, oui space 110 us an op pci-canity of giving each nidivnd ual the praise t^ty uo well deserve, ye* wh do not think wo would be doing justice to the occasion with¬ out making special mention of Misses Florede Tucker and Floi ence Austin, \yho held the audience spell-bound with their sweet and melodious solos. Another enjoyable faatur i of the occasion was ^lia debate; 1 ‘Should wqmen eptqr tfie learned profes¬ sions, 1 1 which was very interesting throughout and resulted in a vic¬ tory for the affirmatives. As the hour was growing lgte, Prof. McCjgq4°fi deemed it best to pbst-pone the delivery of med als and awarding of diplomas un tid ’ his morning atnine o’clock. Tlie following are the names of the youn§ Utotys gnd gentlemen VfliO nave gone as for-as the own* culum would allow and were awar¬ ded their d iplomas this Barton Hull, Curry Moon, Ocie Wardlaw, Georgia Sigman, Maggie Harden, Tempie McD,Quald, Tel lie Mae McGienclbn, Fannie Lathum, Agnes Quigg, Zelma Jones, Berta Smith and Sadie Tucker, Tiips eqds another s«cpes«ful term of our public school. It, is very gratifying to know tnat Prof. McClendon and each of his assistants weyp again pine ted by the board for another term, ex¬ cepting Prof. Colbert, Misses Stafford and B issje Almand, who diq not apply. This is a most excellent corpse teachers and our people c;\n congratulated in securing . service- again. Mr. Idus Langley made, a ness trip to Covington last Tues¬ day. Miss Sadie Almand of is the guest of friends in the city this week, Mr. Robt M. Adam of Sparten berg, reached here (his morning to attend the Gaitey-Hardwick wedding, Miss Fisher, an 7°™8 lad . . v of Afclanta ' 18 6 P end . - ing several days 1:1 the city guest of Miss Nora Johnson, Col. and Mrs. G. W. Gleaton, returned last evening from Louis¬ ville, Ky., where they have been attending the Confederate an’s reunion. It is indeed a source which ses much regret by their many friends, that the marriage of Mr. Chas. K. Gailey and Miss Ward Hardwick, which was to take place this evening at six o’clock at the Methodist church has been post¬ poned indefinitely, owing tophis ioal condition of Mr. Gailey who is very low with fever. He is some better to-day, however, and we sin¬ cerely hope that he will soon be re¬ stored to his usual good health. THOUGHTS OF SID LEWIS. O.ie uecossary condition to more economical government is tboabo! ition of all n red toss office?. .. • ‘Woe unto you when all men speak well of you.’' 'the ISHMALITE is tiVie to have enemies. the results of the primary the lotn inst. is a vindication that, method of nominating dates. lie educational, interests of towns and cit ies aro’fearful 1 y icapped by the existence of bar rooms in its midst. ,--aa-aa Judges ot countv courts county commissioners ought to be elected by the people. All ought to be elective. TV ithiu the past few years every liquor seller in the State has de¬ veloped into a violent, theoretical local optionist. It is funny and— i fishy. Without greater economy in pub- j a ill ho unable to stand tho hqc-i ( l ftns Lid on them, • an honored or a hopeful among them all. The millions whio.n she tinted 8tatoS . s^d*, weekly to enslave \\\$. Filipinos, could be more nnr cifully used in relief expeditions mul ontla J s for starving India, SCHFIPS EMULSION «',:*»**<* . • OF COD-LIVER OIL WITH HYPOPHOSPHITES should always fefc Kept In thp house fop thejfolr!/ lowing reasons:’ FIRST —Because, if any member of the family has a hard cold, it will cure it. •—^Because, if the chll *ffen' are' delicate and sickly, it will make them strong and well TRUSS!— Because, if the father or 'mother is losing flesh and ing thin and emaciated, it will build them up and give them hash and strength. FOURTH — Because it is the standard remedy in ail throat and lung affections. Np household should be without it. jt can be taken in summer as well as in winter. SCOTT 50c. DOV/ciS, and $1.00, Christ., ail druggists., View Y#tk. & PYIEBB ASSOCIATION. The Georgia Weekly Press Asso¬ ciation will meet in Elberton on July iTtli and I8th and the Gran¬ ite City is pi'eparingjto do the right thing by the “boys.” tate„ ot the hospitality o£ Klbei ton heretofore it did not take much urging to get the obitort to. accept her kind invitgtiou to meet there >**»»- moo. • In speaking of the Coming meet¬ ing and outlining the program the Elberton Tribune says: “The members of the Georgia Weekly Press Association, together with their wives, daughters, and sweetheart, wiil meet in Elberton on July the 17th and 18th. There will be between 100 to 1-50 visitors in the body, comprising some of the most distinguished men injthe state. Elberton will‘put the big pot ia the little one’ when they come, andjif their stay in the Gran¬ ite Oity is not a pleasant one, it will nub bo for lack of effort on the part of o,w citizens. “More prominence will be given to the bus ness features of the cou vention than in former years, but between sessior s the visitor will lie shown every courtesy and consid eration, and royal good time is in store for those who attend. “The association complimented Elberton in a pecnliaary happy mpnuer in accepting the tion to maet here again after an interim of only four years. From here the editors will take an out ingofsevrral days. They will spend one day and and night ‘doing 1 al lulah Fal[s, and from there will goto Charleston, S. C., audspend several days.” wmMk mnm No Soot s M % Your V on Pans ""J Cleanliness is one virtue of the Wickless Blue Flame A Oil Stove that good housekeepers appreciate. Perfect safety is another. Convenience and cool cooking are others. If you're figuring on ^r ~ ~ jj— saving money on fuel 1!\ i < this summer, figure oa . getting a Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stove A IT It burns the cheapest fut you can buy—the kr same oil you burn in yow : amps. No odor. “^DaL|! If your dealer does not ive them, write to STANDARD OIL 'JOMPANY m THEY HA V E A Him Eli, il a lave just received a big ship* ment of Standard make oi Buggies and invites all who are contem plating the purchase of a buggy to Call And Sit Our Pret tv Line And let us quote you prices that will astonish you. { MCELVaNY & BRQDNAX. TAX RECEIVERS NOTICE. The book for receiving tax returns for the vea>- iOOO are r ow open and I will be at the following 1 redacts at the follow Sheffield; May J1, 30,June 14. Lor rain; May 18, :si, June 15. Honey Greek ; May 35, .Tune 7 , 83. Remainder of time at.. J. Langford & Sons stOTe. Georwia Roc]rdale county _ To whom it may concern• =—,J. H. and tratjon ou the estate of J. M. Huff late of ^TStX^rst MmtdaJ iKn^ next. Given under my hand aud official “■ V KiSTJT TO THE DEAF A rich Indy cured of her deafness and noises in the head by Dr. Nicholson’s Artificial Bar Drums, gave $10,000 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Bar Drums may have them free. Addivas A T o 1-184 The Nicholson Institute. 780 Eighth Avenue, New - York. If tronoled with rheumatism, give Chamber! .111 a Run-Balm a trial. It will not cost you a cent if it does no good One applii ation will relieve the pam. It also cures sprains and hrmses in one third the time required Dy any other treatment. Cuts, burns irostpites, quiu sey, pain? in the side and cnest, glondu lar and other swellings are quickly cured by applying it. Every bottle warranted. Price, 3o and 50 cts. The Gailey Drug Co., Druggists. NOTION TO TEACHERS. The annual examination for teacher’s license will be held j 16th n Conyers Institute building June I egiuning at 8 a. m Teacher’s Instiute will be held a Meeting t gam.* for place white July 2nd to 7th. teacher’s will be Reid from 8 a. m. till 12:80p. m.. f or colored, from 1 p. m. till 5. All who have license and ex¬ pect to teach are required to at tend Institute, Every teacher who expects to attend is requested to preparea pa p er D. on same topic of school work, a. Hammock, C. S. Com. tfil F\ W Hookins, DEJ7TIST. CONYERS, - - - GEORGIA* ” ork guaranteed. Prices reasonable. Teeth extracted with out pain or bad affects, by use of nitrous oxide gas, (Laughing gas) Over 60,000 administrations with¬ out a single dangerous symtom. Office over post office. F. T. Hopkins, D. D. S PYTHIAN PARTICLES. Bro. W. S. Mnrbut of Almog, was in the city one day last week. Oar Represenative made a very full aud iuterctiug at th ° last m ^ 1 ’ F Does it ever occur to some of the Kk hretheren—thal . ,, , tey , do , not , come , to the .. meetings once during the quart > ■/ Home important measures will come up for discussion at our next molding, Friday night June rhe 8 th.—Let all the members come out aud help us with tUebC thp , mattcrs of of bnM,lftS9 ’ Bro. C K. Galley is still confined to his bed and as might by excreted, at this particular juncture, is fretting a Rood deal. Wo hope to ?.e him able to stand up at least, It is rumored that the Lodge at Mon¬ roe will be ins called next Monday night nothing positive, however, has been re¬ ported to us. ^’ , mJBcrinnnate ..... appropriation of u ” m0,u W G the Grand Lodge, is nor pleas ing to the majority of the Subordinate Lod K es of th e state. Our Repreaenativca shoilW g0 mstructed to oppfrse such r!lttasurc ‘ ti ' Let us begin to consider who will make ns a gooff Chancellor Commander. Above all things the brother who occupies the executive chair should be a man who is willing to sacrifice his personal pleasure occasionally for the good of his Lodge, He should be at his post at every meeting unless providentially hindered, aud should endeavor always to make the meeting pleasant to the other members. THE LEAGUE CONVENTION. The Oxford District Epworth League Convention is now in ses¬ sion at this place and will coni in no throughout to-morrow. The following defoguses are in attend¬ ance. Mr J. B. Gordan, Rome, Ga., Mr C.-B. Morgan, Starsville; Prof. I,. J, Fowler, Haddock; H. b.Pit tard, Oxford; 0. Woodward, Ox¬ ford; Mr. Hedgepeth, Oxford; J. N, Peacock, Oxford; R. M, Clark, Oxford: Mr. Jenkins,Oxford; Mr. Willie Farmer, Oxford; Mrs. Hen¬ derson, Oxford; J. C. Steed, High Shoals; Mr. Marion Eakes, Ape Jachee: Rev. W. R. Foot, Coving¬ ton ; Dr. W. F. Quillian, Madison; Rev. W. P Dillard, Moufcicello; Rev. E. A. Gray, Atmon; Col. J. O. Barton, Madison; Mrs. J. C. Brinkley, Haddock; Miss Kate Finney, Haddock; Misses Eva Winter, Madison; Idx Stovall. Madison; Yudin Ginn. High Shoals; Miss Barker, Decatur: Daisy Davies, Atlanta: Stella No¬ lan, Apolachoe; Carrie Epps, Stars ville; Fannie Huchabee, Newborn ; Sadie Almand, Lithonia. Magnet, Georgia., May 28, 1900 Dr. Nelson, Sweeden Occuhst. Dear Sir:— It is with great pleasure that I can testify to your most wonderful and skilled treatment of the eye with your glasses. Three months ago T was almost totally blind. Now by the use of your glass w I am rapidly recover¬ ing my eyesight. T can most cheer¬ fully recommend your treatment to all suffering and trouble of the eyes to the public. I consider Dr. Nelson a most skillful occulist. Yours very greatfuily, Gordon G. Vial.