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About The Conyers weekly. (Conyers, Ga.) 18??-1888 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 24, 1888)
THE CONYERS WEEKLY PUBLISHED, ON EVERY FRIDAY CONYERS, GA. FEB. 24, 1888. LOCAL ITEMS. Judge Gleaton has a tame squir¬ rel that plays briskly around in his store. Our streets on account of the heavy and continuous rains are in a fearfully sloppy condition. How¬ ever, they are well worked and will soon be all right again. Uncle John Morgan, one of ’our oldest citisens, fell down accidently last week and jarred himself con¬ siderably. He is able to be out, we are glad to state. Dr. J. J. W. Glenn is foreman of the grand jury, The doctor has the reputation of being a business man. Miss Nannie Graham, one of the most sprightly and winsome young ladies of our county, has formed a partnership with Stiss Annie Dav¬ idson in the millinery business. We bespeak for this popular and deserving partnership all the suc¬ cess possible. Henry W, Grady resembles the picture of Napoleon more than any man we ever saw.—Covington Star. Peihaps so, but the Star editor has doubtless never seen the Napoleon¬ ic face of Col. Coleman of this county. Those who remember Na¬ poleon can see in Col. Coleman an almost perfect counterpart of the great warrior. And as to the mat¬ ter ot resemblance Dr, Quigg says that Judge McCalla of this county is very much like the Prince of Wales. So when it comes to nam¬ ing distinguished personages Rock¬ dale is not least among the nations of the earth. Rockdale superior court has been in session tlvs week. Judge Boyn¬ ton and Solicitor Womack are in excellent health and are disposing of business as fast as is practical, although the cases so far, or at least most of them, have been tedi¬ ous. Judge Boynton’s charge to the gratid jury was clear and for¬ cible. See Allen D. Summers’ new ‘ad.’ Mr. Jack Swann is visiting his mother, Mrs. Bettie Swann, in the county this week. We aie always glad to see you, Jack. After an absence for several weeks on account of sickness Mr. Sam Night was able on last Sunday to fill has place as superintendent at the Presbyterian Sunday school. Misses Lou Davis and Glaul Lee, two cultured and handsome young ladies of Covington, are visiting Mrs. Dent Terrel in the city. It is said that over a quarter of a million dollars has been invested in the saloon business in Atlanta within the past few r weeks.—Cov¬ ington Star. Great frost! what a discovery! We thunder from the old citidel to a drifting world, whither are we bound? Gents shoes all prices at A. D. Summers. Did you ever stop for a moment and think how rapidly the days come and §o? That time in her ceaseless flight is rughing onward? The mile post making twenty, thirty, and forty yeais, are pass¬ ing in rapid succession, and should death withhold his icy hand, you will have reached the destination of old age long before you are jeady- The man’s ac* tive life is of short duration, Ere he is aware of it, he has reached his zenith and moves with, an accelerated velocity on his descent. His accumulations are hurriedly brought together. On his downward progress they vanish and are gone forever. Now just a word. Don t you think it would be very pru¬ dent in you to make some preparations for old age, while you are young and ac¬ tive? Just make a small deposit annual¬ ly, and in the event of death at an early date, your family may have ready cash with which to meet their daily wants. Each premium paid on a life policy is just that much laid up for your family when it is most needed, or else it will sustain you in your old age, when your *ged friends ha»e all passed away and your new ones don’t care to know you. Don’t wait but go at once and see J- S. Daniell for be can give you any informa¬ tion you may want in reference to life Insurance. SHINGLES FOR SALE J, W. Johnson. Jjui, 1st 3 mo. Judging from the way the straws are now flying we are just entering upon a very heated political cam¬ paign. It is true that we have plen¬ ty of men with sufficient ability to creditably represent the county, but does every man who has the ability feel as though the political clouds had unloaded its lightning upon him and that he must rush wildly into the contest? If so, we may expect to witness a campaign in this county memorable for its en¬ thusiasm and bitterness. But if the race narrows down to 10 or 15 candidates, the wool and dust will doubtless he unbearable, as the de¬ feated candidates invariably kick up the biggest racket and cry ‘ring rule, corruption and rascality” more hoarsely than the mutteiings of many thunders. Still again, if the legislative race nanows to 3 candidates, it will be three cheers, a wild hurrah and fall into line my regulars. So if things take this tri¬ angular turn it will he honor your partners, hands around and all pro menande. And lastly, if it comes down to two men it will be fun for all the boys. It will be Greek against Greek, and the dried bones of many summers will again be¬ come the sweet morsel to he rolled under the people’s tongues. But, after all, this is a beautiful world, and the sun shines as brightly and the stars twinkle as merrily as they did in days of old. If we don’t view the outlook as other people it is possible they don’t view it as we do. The literary entertainment at Al¬ mand’s hall Wednesday night last was a splendid success. Every feat¬ ure of the entertainment, grave or gay, was appropriate in programme and highly pleasing to the im¬ mense crowd. Miss Lilly Pearce, the lady star of the evening, fairly came up to the expectation of the people and her recitations gained for her many exalted compliments. Her stage behavior was altogether graceful and her facial expression was of the highest cultivated type. The great Garrick, Col. E. Worn ack was in his happiest mood, and during the delivery of his selections the great crowd was either con¬ vulsed with laughter, loud and un¬ restrained. or were serious and re¬ flective. As Womack went in his words so followed the emotions of the audience. He seems to exercise an almost irresistable magnetism over his listeners. The Conyers Choir, led by Col. Helms, and the Conyers String Band furnished most excellent music for the even¬ ing. Under the inspiring strains of such music it was with difficulty at times that many of the crowd realized they were yet in their tab¬ ernacles of clay. There was some¬ thing above earth in all the songs* and the singers and players seemed to have been touched by the great organist., who fills with melody both voice and soul. The crowd, considering the disagreeable weath er, was an honorto our town and county. About $40 was netted. The Conyers Volunteers express their grateful thanks to the pnblic for its very commendable lavish patronage. Among the distinguished person¬ ages attending court this week, in addition to our local bar, we notic¬ ed Gov. McDaniel. Judge Speer, Judge Hall, Hon. P. L. Mynatt, Col. Frank Irwin, Hon. Lucian Middle brook, and Cols. Dixson and Lester % Mr John I. Dennard was married to Miss Lizzie Plunket last Wednes¬ day evening at the bride’s father’s by Dr. Quigg. The ceremony was performed in the presence of sever¬ al friends and relatives all of whom together with the Weekly join in wishing the happy couple much joy and pleasure. We learn with deep regret of the death of Col. Henry J. Wallis, well and favorably known to many of our citizens. His demise occurred about three weeks ago at his fath¬ er’s in Clayton county and was pre¬ ceded by a long spell of consump¬ tion. He was a young man of fine parts, noble, intellectual, sincere, and true and at the time of his death held a government position in VVashington. Big drive in ladies fine shoes at Summers. Our Trip. Mr. Editor: —On Monday Feb, 13th, we, Messrs. W. L. Peek, H. L. Shipley, Zaclc Almand and Bartow Goode from the agricultural clubs of this county, left for Waycross, Ga., via Augusta and Savannah to attend the State Agricultural Con¬ vention. After a lively travel of one day and night we found ourselves in tho thriving city of Waycross. We were met at the train by a com¬ mittee, who assigned us our stop¬ ping places. The convention met Tuesday morning in the court¬ house. During the two days’ session much important business was tran¬ sacted and we listened with pleas¬ ure to many eloquent speeches. Our stay was very pleasant. The people of Waycross entertained us in a way that was highly gratifying to 'us as well as praseworthy oi them. The next semi-annual meeting or the convention will be at Newnan. Before adjournment on Wednes¬ day night the convention accepted invitations to attend the Florida sub-tropical exposition now in pro¬ gress at Jacksonville. Our party stopped one day at the exposition and then went on at our own expense to St. Augustine, We were escorted through the grand Ponce de Leon hotel, where they accommodate travellers at any price from a ten cent lunch to a $500 repast. Wnilehere we were shown the old Spanish fort, which was built in 1630, so it is said. We left St. Augustine Thursday, bound for Conyers, arriving here safe and sound Sunday morning. Our trip from first folast was one of unusual interest. AIL that was pleasant to the eye, cheering to the sense and inspiring in scenery and splendors were presented in all the excellence of their intermingled beauty. And yet we wAre by no means weaned from the many great advantages of our own lovely little Rockdale and her progressive peo¬ ple. Permit me, Mr. Editor, to say that for inviting landscapes and ex¬ tensive spreads of grass the low landers have us, but for a home of health and other conveniences for living our good neighbors below are far our inieriors. But as B*1 Arp would say, they are happy in the enjoyment of their romantic scenery, and we ore happy in the enjoyment of our prosperous homes. Yours respectfully, B. G, Newton Rifles Following is a Roll of Co. “B'' l8ih Ga. Beg, which I respectfully request you to examine carefully and report any omissions and inaccuracies to me at Ste¬ galls, Bartow county, Ga , that I may be enabled to prepare a perfect roll of the company befoieour next re-union. G. \V. Maddox, Sec. Those marked ‘d’ are dead. Captains J. A, Stewart, F, S. Treadwell, M. F. Crumley. Lieutenants J. J, W, Glenn, L. Edwards, d, W. W. Swann, T. D, Guinn, Almand J, W„ Almand J. Walker, Anchors. T. Brooks J. S., Braswell N, J., Blake J. A., Blake C. A,. Butler Jas. M. Christian H. J. B., Chandler E- W., Craw¬ ford Wra. Daniel J. N., Daniel J. F.. Doss S, P. d, Dow¬ dy T. H, d. Dempsy H. L. Eliie J. F. Fiquette R. E. d, Formby 51. G. Guinn R. A., Guinn J., Gay J. F. Humphries C., Hendry A. S. d. Hill T. Me Hudson D. d, Hollingsworth W. d, Hudson H. C. d. Henry W. P„ Haney S. C. d. Iluthenson J. L., Hill 8. A., Hicks J. H. d, Harding W. F„ Harnin J, D., Hollingsworth R., Hollings¬ worth R. H, Johnson x. G., Johnson W. T. Lewis J. H. d, Lewis D. d. Mitchell J. T„ Miller H., Morgan L. J. d, McKee Wm., Morgan W. J., Morgan Thomas, McDonaid B, E., McDonald K. F. Nixon R. L. d. Osborn J. R, d, ©shorn E. A., Overton J. M. Poison T. P. d, Poison F, M., Penn W. B. d, Parker G. W., Peon H, C., Poison J. Richardson W. S. d, Richardson A. K. d, Richardson S. J., Reagin W. B., Richardson T. L, Shaw W. H , Smith Jas. G. d, Swann M. F. d. Smith D. M. d, Stewart J. A. B., Smith Geo, d, Smith J. B., Smith W. B., Stansell 5V, S„ Smith P. T.. Stowers H. H., St. John J. M. Thorn C. B., Thrasher D. H., Thrasher T. T., Treadwel 1 W. E., Trimble W. H., Thompson A. R. d. Trimble J. H. d, Treadwell J. A. Veal George, d, Veal J. T Willingham 8. T. d, Watkins S, B. d, Weng fuld J. L. d, Wright James d, Williams A. A. d, Wiggins Thos. d, Winburn H. D.d, Winburn J, A., Wilson W. T. Watkins T., Williams B. J. White H. L. Yarbrough L. H„ Yarbrough W. L. Another shipment of children’s school shoes at the same popular prices at Allen D. Summers. For Sue.- Another good heating stove in good condition. Call at this office or on Ed Poe Guinn. Smyrna Sayings. Farmers have begun their crops this year with renewed energy and zeal, and are moving along rapidly with their work considering the in¬ clemency of the weather. Quite a large crop of oats have been sown this spring and are look¬ ing fine. The wheat crop in this settlement at present looks promising. Prof. Jeff Davis has a fine school at Smyrna academy and as an ed¬ ucator, he is learned and has but few equals. At present his school numbers 65. If the professor ends as he has begun, the trustees will doubtless elect him for the ensuing term. Smyrna Sunday school is in a flourishing condition. Prof. Joseph A. Clotfelter of Henry county visited his parents in this settlement last Sunday. Mr. Joe Stanley of Lorraine dis¬ trict visited this community Sun day last. Mr. Ben Wallace and family of the lower part of this county visit¬ ed Mr. Tom Almand’s family Sun¬ day. Mr. Phillips of Atlanta visited his cousin, Rev. George Phillips, a few days this week. Mr. Whit Edwards and his char¬ ming bride of Newton county visit¬ ed his father-in-law’s family Sun¬ day last. Mr. Tom Almand and Judge Bill Brisendine gave a maddog a lively race one day last week. They suc¬ ceeded however in killing the dog. We think it a capital idea to kill the dogs and avoid this trouble. The writer had the pleasure of listening to a most excellent ser¬ mon at Honey Creek church last Sunday by Rev. George Phillips, and after the sermon the sacrament of the Lord’s supper was admin¬ istered. Quite a number from this settle¬ ment are attending court. We hear it whispered around that we are to have another marriage soon in this neighborhood. Miss Leila Park of Henry coun¬ ty visited Miss Ella Tucker last week. Last. Tuesday night at the resi¬ dence of Mrs. Bettie Swann a Val¬ entine drawing was greatly enjoyed by the young people of this settle¬ ment. The question with many now is: Who will he our next representa¬ tive? Of course the woods and all the highways will he full of candi¬ dates. Uubounded success to the Con¬ yers Weekly. The paper has im¬ proved greatly and is becoming very popular in this section. Sheffield News. Old bachelo.sare thick in {Sheffield and are likely to remain so, and still increase unless they die or some of the girls take pity on shem and thin them out during leap year. We think the latter roost ad¬ visable as it would cost less and be more pleasant for the bachelors Mike Hart, a young man raised in Sheffield, has deserted his family, a wit 3 and four chil¬ dren, leaving them in very destitute circum¬ stances. They must unavoidably suiter with¬ out aid from some source. This the good peo¬ ple of this community should render, remem¬ bering that in the day of final account it will be said to such. Enter into the joys ot thy Lord, in as much as ye did It unto these ye did it un¬ to me. Hev. Mr. Johnson of Lithonia preached a good sermon at Pleasant Hill church at J1 o’clock Sunday last, also one at New Hope at 3 p. m. He will preach regularly at the latter place every third Sunday at 3 p. m. during this year. Mr. T. J, Lowe of Lithonia visited in this community Sunday last. Attention, girls 1 while making your leap year cal Is please give Preston Wood your spe¬ cial attention. Rev. Arnold of Lithonia visited Sheffield last Sunday. for Mr, George T. Smith has been quite sick severaldays. We hope soon to hear of his complete|recovery, Mr. Gus Moon Alonzo Moon, the little son of has been very sick but he is, we are glad to say, some better. The name Lithonia sounds sweet in the ears of some of the young ladies of this community for Lowe, ne is there. Mr. Bill Cowan of Honey Creek district is teaching school at the Humphries school house. He has a good school and is giving perfect satisfaction so far as we have heard. Mr. Turner and Miss Lucy Miller visited Cen¬ terville Sunday last. Mr. J. L. McCalla and wife, Mr. W. y. Lard and wife and a number of others from this community attended quarterly meeting at Centerville last Sunday. Mr. Jack Chandler is building a nice lesi dence near New Hope church. Mr. John W. Carr has just completed a neat tenant house. Mr. Joel Marks is going into the saw mill business at an car,y day. Beautiful spring embroidery and edging to match those beautiful lawn 3 and Indian linens at Allen D. Summers. We understand a determined effort is being made by some of our leading citi¬ zens to establish a barrel factory in Con¬ yers during the present year. As yet we are unable to give the exact figures of building cost, capacity, etc. of the pros¬ pective indust!y. By another week, however, we intend if it is possible to make sure the figures from every stand¬ point and furnish them to our readers. Among the most ptomincnt workers at present are: Prof. T. D. O'Kelley the conceded author of the movement, Judge McCalla, Captain Terrell, Messrs. Arch Stewart, Sid Daniell. James T. Coleman, Jim Tilley, Judge Glea'on, and others who are favorably impressed with the statements thus far advanced. During next week an informal meeting will be called to figure and agree upon the amount of capital stock required, the fac¬ tory’s capacity, and other matters neces¬ sary to an active and concerted effort in the prosecution of the enterprise. So far our people seem to be very much en¬ thused over the matter. It is just a matter of business, and if the enierprise falls through, from whatsoever cause, it wifi be to our injury as other towns will get it and with it goes other industries. Every thing in Conyers is now lookint up and it becomes us to guard well our every interest, It may be well enough to state in a passing way that manufacto¬ ries have enriched the northern states, and stockholders in well managed man¬ ufactories soon acquire the title of ‘bloat¬ ed bondholders,’ Why so, if there is no money in manufacturing? Should this enterprise be put into operation it will guarantees dividend, as shown by the figures, that will be enriching and aston¬ ishing, Two big shipments of dry goods received this week at Allen D. Sum¬ mers. The Oyster Supper at the Masonic Hall last night, under the direction of the ladies of the First Buptlst church, was a most wonderful success. The tables weio tastily arranged and loaded with ths most palatable eatables of every kind and description. Tho occasion was in alt points a festival lordly and magnifi¬ cent. The supper netted about $110. The la¬ dies return thanks to Col. Womack and tho Conyers String Bnnd for rendering valuable nssistaneo. A fuller account will bo given next week. Of course our people will give Henry Scott, our new and experi¬ enced barber from Atlanta, a good patronage. Conyers has long need¬ ed a first class barber, and in Hen¬ ry Scott we think she now has one. See those beautiful spiing goods at Allen D. Summers. LUMB R FOR SALE I am prepared to fill all orders for lumber of all kinds either by delivery or at the mill. John A. Hamilton. Conyers, Ga , Feb. 17th, 1888. ---- Notice. All persons indebted to me for work in 1887 will find their ac¬ counts in the hands of a collecting officer after next week. D. W. Murdock. Conyers, Ga., Feb., 15th, 1887. TRACE UP. You are feeling depressed, your with appo tito is poor, you are bothered head¬ ache, you are tidgetty, nervous, and gen¬ erally out of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up, but not with stimulants, spring medicines, or bitters, which have for their Oasis very cheap, bad whisky, and which stimulate you for an hour, and then leave you in worse condition than before. What you want is an alterative that will purify your blood, start healthy action of liver and kidneys, restore your vitality, and give renewed health and strength. Such a medicine you will find in Electric Bitters, and only 50 cents a bottle at Dr. W. II. Lee’s Drug Htore. RICHLY REWARDED are those who read this and then act; they will find honorable employ¬ ment that will not tuke them from their homes and families. The profits arc large and sure for every industrious person, many have made and are now making several hundred dollars a month, It is easy for any one to mako $5 and upward per day, who is willing to work. Either sex old or young; capital not needed; we start you. Everything new. No special ability required; you, reader, can do it as well as any one, Wrlto to us at once for full particulars, which we mail free, Ad¬ dress Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine, DEEP •SEA WONDERL Ex¬ ist in thousands of forms, hut are sur¬ passed by the marvels of invention. Those who are in need of profitable work that can be done while living ut home should id, once send their address to Hallett & Co., Portland, Maine, and receive free, full information how either sox, of all ages, can earn from $5 to $25 per day and upwards wherever they live. You are started free. Capital not required. Some have made over $50 in a single day at this work. All succeed. INVENTION olut¬ HA8 rev¬ ionized the world during the last half century, Not least among the wonders of inventive progress is a method and system of work that can be performed all over the country with¬ out separating the workers from their homos. Pay liberal; any one can do the work: either sex, young or old: no special ability required Capital not needed; you are started free, Cut this out and return to us and will send you free, something of great value and impo. tance to you, that will start you in business, which will bring you in more mo -t-y right away than anything else in the world. Grand outfit free. Address Trnc & Co.. Augusta, Maine. i / ' n.ifi *30 'A SnA IT STANDS AT THE HEAD! THE LIGHT RUNNING DO¬ MESTIC. This cut shows the New Style of Wood Work that the Company is introducing rtistically Beautiful, With¬ out a Peer. The new line of attachments that are now being placed with each Domesstic are specialties. No oth¬ er Machine has them. These at¬ tachments and the new Wood Work make the “Domestic” more than ever, without question, the acknowledged STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE In its Mechanical constn ction it has no Rival. Agents Wanted in ui ccupied territory. Address, DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. Riciinond, Va For sale by Dr.W. H. Lee. .T. S. DANIEL. CONYFIIS - GEORGIA. FIRE and life INSURANCE. Fire and death are sure and con¬ stant visitors. Be ready. Delay is dangeous. AMENDMENT TO HOMESTEA [). Whereas Homestead E. P.Owens Amended having bv applied inserting to linvo the his name and age of his atllicted daughters in¬ serted and 1 will pass upon the same on the lsth of February next at iny office at 10 o'clock a. in. This January 3flt.li, 1)188. Ordinary, O, Shamans, GEORGIA RAILROAD* Stone Mountain Route, (iKoaoiA Railroad Co.. I Office General Manager. I Augusta, Sep. 17, I887. COMMENDING SUNDAY. 18. inst, the following Passenger schedule will be operated. Trains run by 9°ih meridian time. E. F A ST LIN NO. 27 WitsT DAILY. Lv Augusta g-45 am | Lv Athens 7-45 am ArConyers 11- 57am | Ar Atlanto U)0 pm NO. 28 EAST DAILY. Lv Atlanta 2 42 pm | Ar Athens 7 40 pin Ar Conyers 34O pm | A r A ugusta 8 i5 pm no 2 EAST DA I r.Y NO I WEST DAILY. Lv Atlanta IS.Ooam | Lv AugU8tai0.35ain Macon Lv Con vers 9.19 am | Lv 7.10 am Ar Athens 5.2(1 pm | I,» Mil d’vi o 19 am “ VVash’n 520 pm | Lv Wash’n 11.20am “ Mil’d’ve 4.11 pm | Lv Athens 90O am At Macon 0.00 pm j Ar Conyers 4 24 pm Ar Augusta 3 3‘> pm | Ar Atlanta 5-+5 pm COVINGTON accommodation, Lv Atlanta (>• 10 pm | LvCov’gt’n 5.40 am Lv ConyersS.oo pm | L» Conyers 6.12 am Ar Cov’vt’n8.35 pm | Ar Atlanta 7-55 am NO. 4 EA«T DA ILY- NO, 3 BART DAIIV. Lv Atlanta9 oo pm | Lv Augiistalo.15 pm LvCony’rs )0.30pm | Lv Conyers 4 55am Ar Augusta 5.00 am | Ar Atlanta 6 30 am Train Nos. 27 and 28 will stopnt and recieve passengers to and from the following stations only : Grove town, Harlem, Derring, Thornton Norwood, Barnett Crawford ville Union Point. Greensboro, Madison Conyers, Rutledge, Social Circle, Covington, Moun¬ Lithonia, ■‘'tone tain and Decatui. Train No. 1 coi.-eds for Train a’l points West and North West. No. 2 connects for Charleston and all points East. No. 27, for all points West and South Wes , No. 28 for Charles¬ ton and Savannah. No. 3 for points for West and North West. No 4 Charleston, Savannah and all pouts east. JOHN W. GREEN, Gen. Agent, E. R. DORSEY, G’n. Pa,-s Agent JOE *<\ WHITE Gen. Trav Parr Act £ a Pi 52= sS5 K V •-I ; U For 18SS Is better than ever, and should be In thehanda geveryper^ucomempUting LANTS or BULuSf buying SEEDS} Colored Piste*. F tains S filing thousands of Illustrations, and nearly 150 pages, including a Certificate good for 10 cents worth of Seeds.
