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hems Political, Personal, Social and
Otherwise.
Hot as- ■well—Cuba.
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Apply at this office.
Mr. R. C. Guinn of Covington,
was in the city last Sunday.
Master Linton Elliott is visit¬
ing relatives in Monticello this
week.
Rev. Dr. Quigg preached a ser¬
mon to the colored Fresbyterians
last Sunday.
Georgia will poll the largest De¬
mocratic vote next fall than she
has for several years.
Rev. Walker preached a very
eloquent aud forcible sermon at
the Baptist church last Sunday
night.
Col. James C. Barton of Madison
was in our city last Sunday. The
Cm. is always a welcome visitor to
our town.
The war with China, which is
now brewing, promises to be the
worst in the history of the civil
ized world.
The yield of cotton in Rockdale
will be the smallest in a great
number of years, but keep your eye
on the hog and hominy.
The old jail, which has been an
eye sore to our town has been torn
down and Hie rubbish is being
moved away as fast as possible.
Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Gailey re¬
turned yesterday from a very
pleasant Sojourn of ten days to the
sea-shore at Charleston, S. 0.
After spending several days at
home, Mr. Mike Hudson left last
Friday for Texas, where ho has a
lucrative traveling position.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Reagan
went up to Litlionia last Sunday
to visit their niece, Mrs. Sidney
Johnson, who is very sick with
fever.
A series of services are now be¬
ing conducted at the Baptist
church by the pastor, Rev. 1. G.
Walker. We trust that much good
may be derived there-from
We are glad to note the contin¬
ued improvement of M iss Ida
Stafford, who has been suffering
for several weeks past with nervous
prostration.
The handsome new residence of
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hewlett is
now completed and will soon be
furnished for occupancy by these
young people.
The sanitation of our city should
be looked after very closely now
and the Sanitary Committee should
igedly enforce their laws, else our
whole town will be stricken with
fever.
The Banner is glad to note that
the Epworth League of the Metho¬
dist church ha 3 taken on new life
and the members are getting more
enthused over the work.
Mrs. Joe Deckner, after a protrac¬
ted visit to her mother, Mrs. Mars
ton who has been very sick for
several months, returned to her
home in Atlanta last Saturday
Mrs Mars ton having recovered
sufficiently to return with her.
The little negro who was struck
by the engine of the Conyers Ac¬
comodation last Wednesday eve
nine is not as seriouslv hurt as
“
was thought, , . and , will ... soon , be well, i]
Several Marriage are emoted
to occur mour town some t-*me in
the near future.
fecai ely anybody is coming to
town these hot days.
ARss Fannie Norton of Lithonia
j 1S -tao guest of friends in the city,
Miss Florence Austin U conlem
plating an extended visit through
Alabama in a few weeks.
Miss pearl Winburn of Augusta
was the guest of Mr. Mrs. W. K.
Downs- last week.
Prof. R. A. Guinn is on a several
days visit to his son, Mr. It. J.
Guinn in Atlanta this week.
Mr. George Ma'com of Atlanta
is spending several days here with
his parents this week.
Misses Jennie Bell and Cyt
Medlock of Norcross are spending a
few daps here with Mrs. Dr. Hop
ki
Miss Fleta Simpkins who lias a
flourishing scholl at Endora, Ga.
spent last Saturday and Sunday
in the city.
We are somewhat behind this
week on account of our “devils”
being greatly interested in the
games last Tuesday.
Our old sanctum was graced by
several of our prettiest young !a
dies this week; but like the ma¬
jority of the peop’e who visit us,
they were after money.
Congressman Livingston and his
most estimable lady returned hist
Monday from a pleasant outing at
Cumberland Island.
Rev. Frank Eakes and family,
of Rome Ga., who have been on a
visit to relatives here for several
days, left last Tuesday for Cov¬
ington.
Mr. Theadore Hamilton and
wife of Conyers, visited Mrs. Mal¬
lard Shy last week.—Montscello
Advocate.
Miss Pearl Seamens, an attract¬
ive young ladv of Atlanta is the
guest friends in the city this week.
Judge Helms, our efficient ordi
nary left. this morning for Atlanta
to be in attendeuce of the ordi
nary’s convention which me--ts m
that place to-day.
Col. Livingston left last night
for Washington D. C., He did not
state the nature of his sudden
departure, but it is thought that
an extra session of congress h a
been called to deal with the China
situation.
Mrs. J. P. Tilley’s many friends
will regret to know that she is still
very sick. We sincerely trust
that this most excellent lady will
scon be restored to her usual good
health.
Wagon loads of hoe hands are
being gathered up in Madison and
carried out to the cotton fields. A
four-mule team with sixteen hands
for one farm was an attraction on
Monday morning.—Advertiser.
Miss Lulah Ward, a most ad¬
mirable young lady of Atlanta, af¬
ter a pleasant visit to her aunt,
Mrs Mell, has returned to her
home. While here she made many
friends, who will miss her very
much,
Th9 Georgia . \ r ee , , 3 p re@ f . ” s
ciation is now in Convention at ,
Elberton. They will take an out
in? to Tahlulah Falls and
ton ’ remaining several days at
Ta isle i of Pn1m 1 a .ms. , We retiret- -S- that we
could not be with the boys m con
vention, but expect to 30 m them
on theii wa v to the uu °‘
-
. in Monti
A correspondent the
cello Advocate in giving the news
from a community has this to
“We wil! soon have a nice
ing lamp placed over the
as this part of the church needs
more 11 light. . ,,
The above to pvd
pits in other communities in mo e
w T avs than one.
Notice. -
Or. T. C. Hawtorn, a noted ve
teranprv surgeon of Texas will, h
in Con ? ers > Saturday .) uly 26th.
Any one having ilkrased stork wil
do well to have tnem here and con
suit witn him on that day.
Celebration Postponed.
The 12 th annul Celebration of th<
Centerville Union Sunday School
which was to have
been held at Bethel church Fri
July 20th, has been post
poned until Friday, July 27th.
Dr. A. G. Thomas ot Atlanta
will deliver the eleven oclock ad
drtS1 ’ The l mblic are cordiall y
invited to attend.
Your ‘Upcle Lori's” Head.
Congressman ’Lou’ Livingston,
of the Fifth district, has lots of
brains in that old head of his. He
is as smart as “greased lightning.’'
Gazette.
A s Dick, “Uncle Lon i, IS 111
dee< ' » smart man; infact he can’t
Be b -at at any thing, no lnim.ei
where you place him ; be it in the
hallo of Congress, on the
or at a dollar dinner.
Editor Howell Wedds,
We are pleased to acknowledge
the receipt oi' the following:
Mis. Hugh Moss Comer
announces the marriage of her daughter
Annie
to
Mr. Clark Ilowell
on Thursday, July the twelfth
nineteen hundred
at Savrnnah, Georgia
The Banner congratulates its
distinguished brother and wishes
for him all the happiness that
wedded life can bring.
Seri a ter ial Co ryv e r jti o n.
A convention to nominiate u
candidate for Slate Senator to rap
resent the 27th senatorial
composed of the counties of
ton, Oconee Newton, Clarke, and
Rockdale, is hereby called to meet
in Monroe, Georgia, on Wedues
day, the 15th day of August, 1900,
at 1 o'clock P. M.
Each county in the district is
tit led to twice as many delegates to
the said convention as it- has mem¬
bers in the house of represenvativ
es.
E. F. EDWARDS. Covit gtou Ga.
Chairman Senatoral Committee.
Wood-Riley.
A marriage which occnied last
Thursday evening and which crea¬
ted no little pleasure and surprise
was that of Mr. Lamar Wood and
Miss Emma Riley. They were
happily united by the Rev. Dr.
Quigg at his home at 0:80 o’clock
ou the date above mentioned.
Mr. Wood is one of our most
prominent businessmen and is the
senior member of the lirm of Wood
Hollingsworth He is a splen
did gentleman and has many
friends who will congratulate him
upon his latest happy alliance.
Miss Riley is a splendid lady.
She has been engaged in the niilli
aery business m Conyers for sev
eral years and has hosts of friends
here and elsewhere. She will make
her homo an ideal one and
happiness will abide thei'e.
The Banner joins their many
friends in wishing for them a long
life of perfect joy and happiness.
R Sudderj OeatL
Mr. Will White, the youngest
soil of Mr. W. A. White of Atlanta,
died last Sunday night from the
effects of Typhoid Malaria, at the
borne of his sister, Mrs. E. A.
Ha P e ' near ^ ne i l0 os « bridge ° on 1J
yellow JTver. He had on. y been
or ft ^ out ono week aud 011
was thou ? ht to be
convalesing very rapidly, but at
night he was taken with a conges
tiye chiU a nd in a few hours was
dead . William was a bright young
t zk 7 L y : s 0 “ a lt1:: a
shock to his numerous friends
and relatives here.
After appropriate servmes _ at tlm
^ “, ^ Ls mortal resting remains were be- |
g; ve their final plaoe
neat h the sod of East View Cam
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sympathy.
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Charleston 9 :40 p.m. July 25th.
TWO WHOLE DAYS
IN THE CITY BY THE SEA.
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Plenty of room for all. Scats for bll.
A limited number of reserve seats in special coaches
will be on sale at the different stations on July 21st. Be
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No effort spared to make this trip pleasant.
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PYTHIAN
PARAGRAPHS.
Emerald Lodge No. 03. has laid
an unusually prosperou-; year so
far. We should feel proud of oui
little band of J’ythians; while 0 : 1 /
number has not increased with a
flourish and dash, the growth of
the Lodge has been steady and
solid.
We learn that Covington Lodge
No. 118. is doing some good work.
Applications are coming m at
nearly every meeting and work ’:n
the diff--rent ranks is being accom¬
plished in good form.
The Pythian Lodge secret lor
June comes to us full of excellent
reading and much general
formation. The members of
order could not invest a dollar
better than by subserfi ing for it.
Our , new Chancellor n\ v .. Commando, r
will b o mstalled at our next
ing and we should give him a
ty^ welcome. We hope to see a
gowdlv uum ber present.
‘
Bro. Austin is on and extended
vieit to TexaS and Mexico. We
f- “to»p'«-» b«.-v
safe ret a n.
The fe v we :ks of warm weat her
^ ^ gickueBS amoIJg
the Brothers, but we are glad to
say they have all recovered again.
Bro. C. K. Gailey and wile have
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or ten days.
Bro. J. C. Stephenson was elec¬
ted C. C. at the last regular meet
ing, to serve for the remainder of
the present term. Bro. Stephen
ion, with a little effort on his part
will make an excellent officer.
The M. of Ex. semi-annual re¬
port showed it handsome balance
on hand, after paying all of our
indebtedness.
Bro. B. B. McDonald seems to
be a little unsettled still, in some
matters of interest (tohim), We
hope he may soon get his troubles
satisfactorily arranged.
Bro. 0. A. Argo seems to be im¬
proving some for the past week or
ten days.
Monroe Lodge No. 120. Fas been
enjoying a season of prosperity
since its organization Be exceed
ingly careful, Blethered, lest you
some had tember into your
We sill hear men objecting to
the church because there are iiypo
crites in it. Whv don’t they object
fco the gun | JeoauBe there are
0ll it aild to all good that is in the
worl<lj il8cailM there somi)
Nobody wants them to go into tho
church and join the hypocrits.
There is plenty of room for them
as honest, pure and good as they
,; iay desire, without having
thing to do with the hypocrites,
except F to try 3 to save them. The
^ ‘ h , ,,
“
ing but a hypocrisy. —Christ-ill
Advocate.
GEORGIA, VtoekdaL Comity,
To whom it may < oimenv';— W.J. and
J.K. M-: cklo.v, h’uiug iu dno form made
apyiiftitittii tor permanent letters of n«i
unniatmtioii the estate of Henry J
Maddox, lain of said county deceased,
aud I will past', upon the siune on this
first Monday in July next. Given na
do- my loan l aud offtev.it p'gu.ir.arv
This May SIst 1000.
A. M. Holm;-. Ord
TA X R FOE 1 VERS NOTICE.
The nook for ret* Line tax returns’ f<»c
th : vear i 900 nra i dw open and I will be
nt the following jrecincts at the follow
j ing dates;
yimflield; May 11. 30, June 14. Lev
j rain; May J ■>]. June J5. Honey Greek:
j 'Jay :15, June 7, 22. Remainder oi lime
| ;t J. J. Langford & Shuts store.
G. H. Hull, R. T. B.
GEORGIA, Rockdale County.
To whom ife may concern:—A, A.
Horn, ndiiiluirUmtov of taecstateof Mw>.
N. O. Almand, deceased, has- Hied hist
final return a.* sticli afiimnistrator and
made application for tettere, of (iisniiss-ion
from said trust And ! will pass upon
the same on tlto first Monday inSeptem
her 1900. Given under my hand aucl
official signature, this June Sth, 1900.
A. M. Holms, Ord.
GEORGIA. Rockdale oosiffy.
To whom it may eotir -ru E. II.
Maddox, late of t-iid county deceased,
having made application for a twelve
rnour.lis support out of the estate of -aid
deceased aud the appraises unpointed,
having set a pa'.' the same aud filed theft
return iu my office and this is to notify
all persons concerned that I will pass up¬
on the same on the first Monday in Au
gnst 1900. Given under my hand and
official signature, this July 6th, 1900,
A. M. Helms, Ora,
GEORGIA, Rockdale county.
To whom it may concern :—.T. O. Stan¬
ley, administrator of the estate of Rich¬
ard Stanley, deceased, has filed his final
return as such administrator and made
application for letters of dismission from
ins said trust. Aud I will p.ps* upon the
same on the first Monday in September,
J 900. Given under my hand and official
signature, this June 8t,h 1000.
A. M. Helms, Ord.
GEORGIA Rockdale county.
To whom it may concern :—E. H. and
J. M. Almand guardian of R. B. a lrnand
have filed thsir final return ax such guar¬
dians and made application for letters of
dismission from this said trust, aud I will
pass upon the same on the first Monday
in August 11KX). Given under my hand
and official signature, this June 30, 1900.
A. M. Helms, Ord.
DISMISSION,
A!mnnd administrTtQrof Di^J. A.^Stew
ar t, late cf said county, deceased, has
made his final return and applied for let
tersof dismission as snch administrator
and I wffi pass upon the same on the first
Monday in October, 1900. Given under
my hand and official signature, this July
3rd, 1900.
A. M. Helms, Ord.
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