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About The Conyers weekly. (Conyers, Ga.) 18??-1888 | View Entire Issue (May 4, 1888)
the CONYERS WE EKLY ' published. on EVERY F RIDAY CONYERS, GA. may 4 , 1888 . LOCAL ITEMS. Off for the Picnic. All the merchants in Conyers have agreed to close up their stores on the Hth of May for the purpose of participating in the union picnic. Messrs George Cain, Lewis Hense j e and Frank Smith constituted e waited the the committee that upon merchants and secured their con pcn t. An off day from the routine of busy life will add many pleas uses to our activeand wide awake merchants, It is a matter of con gratulation all round that every tiling now promises for all such a pleasant occasion, In advance we bespeak for the participate the mo ?t unalloyed joys and truly hope the 11th of May will prove the crowning pleasure day of the year. Prof. Stone of Emory college will reach next Sunday at the Meth C dist church. Another sample line of notions just received at Cain’s, Go and see them. Ex-Gov. McDaniell and Judge Speer attended court here this week. Rain is much needed just at the present. The Oak Grove Sunday school will picnic at Little Mountain to mo now. Everybody is invited. See program elsewhere. Mr. M. C. White of Sheffield has commenced to chop cotton. Miss Annie Hornadv, daughter of Rev. Dr. H. C. Hornadv, a most charming young lady of Atlanta, is visiting Miss Mattie Zachry of this place. Try a “Conyers Volunteer" cigar at Cain's. Best 5 cent cigar in town. Miss Lula McCord, '.ne of our most accomplished young ladies, is on a visit to her brother, Mr. J. W. McCord, of Laurens, S. C, Rockdale Superior court was in session one clay this week, his hon¬ or, Judge Boynton, presiding. It is requested that all the mcr chants close up on picnic day. It is generally understood that they will do so. Miss Lillie Hall, one of Warren ton’s most popular young ladies, returned to her home Wednesday, .after a pleasant visit to friends and relatives here, Cuba Molasses at Cain’s. Mrs. Polly Smith, perhaps the oldest lady in Newton county, died at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. J. D. Robinson, in Rocky Plains district on Saturday last. She had lived the life of a Christian for neai three quarters of a century, and was a benevolent, kind-hearted lady, honored and beloved by all who knew her.—Covington Enterprise, Dove Hams at Cain’s. Rockdale selected 16 delegates last Saturday. Twice the number would have made 32. We learn that the Oxford dis¬ trict Sunday school cob vention will meet in Madison on Wednes¬ day morning the 29th of August next and will be in session until Friday the 31st of August, The program for the occasion will be published in our next issue The town loafers and the Oakland school boys will play a match game of base ball on the Oakland Sem¬ inary grounds this evening, begin¬ ning at 3 o’clock. Mrs. Henselee of Ringgold is vis¬ iting relatives and friends in the city this week. The Salvation Army is doing a big work in Conyers. The Mason¬ ic hall is crowded every night and the day services are largely atten¬ ded. Mr. Jim Henderson has had bis yard fenc¬ ing nicely repaired and painted. The sidewalk is substantially fixed w-ith Belgian blocks. Mr. A!'en Hardin did the work, and it Bpeaks much to his credit as a carpenter. Our Chief Marshal ha* been on the sick list for a day or two this week, but at present he is still looking with both eyes after the trans¬ gressors. Dr. Lee has started up his soda foun¬ tain, and his milk shakes, soda water and lemonades are just simply fine’ The Convention. One of the most harmonious mass meetings ever held in Rock¬ dale county took place last Satur¬ day at the Court House. The meeting was for the purpose of electing delegates to the State con¬ vention which meets in Atlanta on May the 8th to select delegates to the national convention in St. Louis in June. Colonel J. N. Glena called the meeting to order and by his motion Capt. John M. Zachry was called to the chair. J. R. Irwin and R. J. Guinn were chosen secretaries, . Mr. I. I. Coleman introduced the following resolutions which were unanimously adopted : Resolved, 1st, By the democrats of Rockdale county, in convention assembled, that we heartily endorse the administration of President Cleveland as one of honest, simple and pure methods, working incal¬ culable good to the republic, and that we endorse the tariff senti¬ ments enunciated in his message to congress. Resolved, 2d, That we endorse the actions of Senator Colquitt and other patriotic men and newspapers of the country in their efforts to obtain a modification of. the tariff. Resolved, 3rd. That the delegates to the State convention from this county be, and they are hereby in¬ structed, to vote for men to the na¬ tional democratic convention who are known to be in favor of a modi¬ fication of the,tariff on the line as expressed in President Cleveland’s message to congress. Resolved, 4th, Tnat we endorse the course of Hon. John I). Stew¬ art, our representative, in con¬ gress. The following named gentlemen were selected as delegates to the Atlanta convention: Col. J. N. Glenn, D. N. Hudson, P. II. White. J. 13. Graham, W. A. Scott, W. M. Richardson, H. L. Shipley, W. L. Peek, A. S. Sims, R. II. Cannon, J. G. Mann, J. A. B. Stewart. J, I. Coleman, J. M. Zachry, J. C. Bar¬ ton, J 0. Farmer. Upon motion of Col. Barton the executive committee was re-organ lzed. By motion the chair appointed a committee of five to select suita¬ ble names and present them to the body for election. Committee : A. C. McCalla, A. Whitaker, D. C. Goode, J. M. White and W. A. Scott. The committee reported as fol¬ lows, for executive committeemen: Town district—J. N. Glenn, J. H. Dabney, D. N. Hudson. Sheffield district—P. H. White, R. H. Cannon. Honey Creek district—W. II. Brisendine, J. B. Graham. Lorraine district—W. M. Rich ardson and R. S. Sims. By motion the report of the com mittee was unanimously adopted and the above named gentlemen were elected. Meeting adjourned. TEMPERANCE CONVENTION. After adjournment of the polit ical meeting the Temperance con vention was held. Willis Irwin Esq. was called to the chair. Col. Peek stated the object of thj meet¬ ing after which the following gen¬ tlemen were elected delegates to the State Temperance convention to be held in Atlanta during May : W. L. Peek, Jas. T. Stansell, Capt. H. D. Terrell, J. W. Almand, sr. S. D. Night, L. F. Scott, J- C. Barton. Rev. H. F. Buchanan. Convention adjourned. Every Thursday night Dr. Henry Quigg delivers a fine lecture at the Presbyterian church. He is now studying the CXIX Psalm by oc taves or sections. The ' doctor of¬ fers a nice bible as a premium to any one who will commit this Psalm during the next four months. Our city Marshals are putting the streets in elegant fix, especially the side¬ walks. Conyers so to speak is putting on airs this year. Messrs, Grier and Hemp Quigg occa sionly take a piscatorial tour and return sometimes with fish and sometimes Mr. Thomas F. Seitzinger an eminent macninist of Atlanta was in town this week. He is a very enterprising and thorough going gentleman, and we are pleased to state he was very favorablv impressed with our town and peopl Oak-Gi'oye Picnic, 1st. Meet at school house at 8 j o’clock a, m and after song and j prayer by superintendent, we will repair to spring where all may en¬ themselves as they see proper until 10:30 o'clock when we will re-assemble at the spring to sing and listen to speeches bv Cols. J. C. Barton and A. M. Helms. 2nd. Adjourn at 12 o’clock m. for dinner until 2 o’clock p. m. when the school will again assemble foi singing, j This is addressed personally to young aspiring mathematicians : If a hen and a half lay an egg and a half in audav and a half, how ‘ many eggs will six , liens lay , in - seven davs? This is the problem, However, we are not it, anM.or, l.ut it may afford some fun if nonprofit m to llmeo those tvlrn who l.ke fnfitriirp to r = ui , G. \V. Cain has a nice 3 room house to rent. - Shadydale Neves Our Sunday school is well attended and ev cry one seems to take an interest. Mr. Hud Waldrop furnished the school with good Bing¬ ing which is the life of any good school. Mr, W, T. Stanton teaches our bible class to the letter. Mr. Mann is also an earnest work er in the school. Can’t we picnic some where? Mr. W. F. Hardin ot your city visited friends in this vicinity Sunday. Two beautiful young ladies of this vicinity played off on Gussie Veal last week by deco' rating his plow stock with flowois in his ab sence. Several from this vicinity attended the Sal¬ vation Army in your city Sunday. Mr, Uriah Alexander has been right sick for a few days, Sun¬ There was singing at Mr, J. M, Mann s day night, and Our farmers all done planting cotton we are having some right dry weather. Uncle Johnny McCord of Newton visited friends in this settlement Sunday. Friend Joseph McMichael of Jackson, Butts county, was in this settlement Sunday. Mr. W. T. Stanton rides in a brand new turn out. A mad dog passed through this ^vicinity la6t week, mule Mr. J. H- Hardin had a line young- to die last week. Mr. John Taylor is right sick, We hope to sec him up soon. One wild goose and gosling passed through this vicinity Monday in the direction of Con¬ yers. Jane Mann's There will be singing at Mrs. Sunday night. intended Mr. John Hamby was riding bis around Sunday, Go it John while you are young. Misses Julia'and Trene-Everett of Covington visited the Misses Dukes in tho city this week’ Lumber, Lime and Shingles— Parties wanting either lumber, lime or shingles will do well to consult me before buying. A. J. Pierce Conyers, Ga April Oth ’88. tf . Captain Jim Pace is very favora¬ bly mentioned as a probable candidate tor the 'legislature in Newton county. Our acquaintance with this distinguished gentleman has been pleasant and it affords us a privilege to bear testimony to his worth as a lawyer, a scholar, and Christian gentleman. In honoring Capt. Pace Newton county would honor herself and give the services of a gieat statesman to thecountry. Pay your subscription the first time are in town. Keep Your Moutli Sweet. Do yon wake up with a d taste in your mouth? If so, brush your teeth well, night and morning, with a soft brush, moistened with Delec talave, then rinse thoroughly with Delectalavc which will neutralize any acidity in the saliva, and keep your mouth sweet and clean. sale by L. F. Scott and Dr. W. H. Lee. Farm Loans W. Scott at Covington will nego¬ tiate loans on farms in Newton, Walton and Rockdale counties on five years time. Try farming for cash ; see how you like it. Interest will cost]|you less than credit. W. Scott. Manufactory. Baltimore, Md,, Washington. I), C,, S. Howard St. Cor. 7th and E. Streets. 15 EISEMAN BROTHERS, Manufacturing Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and Furn ishers, 17 and 19 Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Ga. The conflict is about over and the verdict of the people everywhere bears no uncertain testimony to the tariff views of President Cleveland His views are enthusiastically endorsed by the Geoigia voters. And Senator quitt is being praised with the enthusiasm throughout the length and breadth of the slate. His record has met the hearty approval of the and all because he has been bold and brave to stand by their interests. The issue is safe as led and supported bv Cleveland and Colquitt. To day, with q.,, tarid issue under discussion, senator Colquitt, is the most popular of any Geor eian and his stand,! his record, his ahil }ty w511 ln8nre hia re-election beyond a peradventure. Some months ago, it is true, certain ctrc'es made bold to notify the public that Senator Colquitt should lie defeated, hut even now from this qnfir}er thwa is no noiw> . no trouble, and nothing to alarm or make afraid. Col or rather Georgia has captmed Colqnitt United and demand his return to the States senate where he mav thunder out living truths from the old stand. LETTERS OF HIS MISSION. Whrreas J. X. Glenn ns administrator of Thomas N. Hammock represents l>v his peti¬ tion that he has fully discharged ail liis duties ns such administrator and asks that he be dis¬ charged from his said trust. These are there¬ fore to cite aud require all persons concerned to show cause on tho first Monday in August nett against the granting of tho discharge ns prayed for. This the third day of May 188S. O. Seamans, Ordinary. LUMB ER FM SALE I am prepared to fill till orders for lumber of all kinds either by delivery or at the mill. John A. Hamilton. Cj ye as, Ga , Feb. l?th, 1888. SHINGLES FOB SALE J. W. Johnson. Jan, 1 st 31x10. Tax Receiver’s Notice. I will be in Sheffield the first Monday in April. May and June. I will bo in Honey Creek the sec¬ ond Saturday in April, May and June. I will be in Lorraine the third Saturday in .April, May and June, I will be in Conyers the remain¬ der of the time when not otherwise engaged. My office will be found in Stewart Bros, store. Yours truly, It. L. Hudson, T. It. SOMETHING NEW! Kuhns Life Size Permanent Bromide Portraits Something new, finest picture made for a low price. Any person who has had photographs made ei¬ ther cards or cabinets by Win, Kuhns at Conyers or by W. T. Kuhns fit Atlanta can from the same negative have a fine Life Size ortrait made, put up in a hn R frame, either gilt or bronze, 5 1-2 inch moulding latest styl e at $12. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. GEORGIA, Rockdale county— To all whom it. may concern: Whereas Mrs Mary A. Rlack of said State having made up plication to me for Letters of Administration with the wi.) annexed on the estate of Wil ium Moor, late of said county, deceased, This is to cite ali and singular, the kindred and credi. tors of the said William Moor, deceased, to be and appear at the Ordinary's office In said county on the first Monday in May at lo o’clock a. m., then and there to show cause; if any they can, why letters of administration with will annexed should not bo granted to the said Mrs. Mary A. Rlack or some other fit and proper person on the said William Moor es tate. Witness my official signature. This the 3rd of April 1888. O, Seamans, Ordinary. DR. J. J. SEAMANS. DENTIST. OFFICE 3 WHITEHEAD HOUSE Conyers. Ga.. SURE WINNER. IT isn't everybody that can name the Winning Nag in a horse mrr> but there is an invariable role, a never failing one, that is sure to tell it* any line of business. 1 claim but one advantage over my competitors. and that is, Beat Them Buying This is what is telling, and the people tire finding it out. One lady tells her neighbor who comes in and finds out for horse If, and so it is TQ oing the rounds from mouth to mouth, from house to house. Yes, I eat everybody buying and 1 his is the great secret of mv success. I know how to buy cheaply, if this does sound like flattery myself. Ceo. W. Cain. Just a few words now about what I have to offer, You want.'the best goods for the least money. There is where to get them, Don't take our word L r it but come and see for yourself. .. . . ■ -jr.% IS Dress Goods t This department is unusually attractive with mo this season. There is scarcely any new thing in wool dress goods that I can’t show, from tho surest weight and most artistic designs and exquisite novel coloring, down to the cheapest fabrics. Ask to See Onr special drives and leads in dress goods when you' are Inland prepare fot a shock when name the prices. Dress Trimmings A perfect mystery of beautiful novelties in irride and tinsel effects. Trimmings to match every pied ndtome stok ; I have in the house and the very largest and mo t j la n Conyers. No mistake. WASH GOODS. I have a big stock. Pretty goods, New novelties and this dc artment is lull ofleads and bargains. P Any body can SAY big Your Things At¬ in an ‘Ad,”bu Give me tention and 1 will sell You our Goods, MOST SURELY. EMBROIDERIES G. W. Cain justly lias the reputation of selling white goods and -em broideries cheaper than any house in Conyers, and this season I amin a condition to outdomself. Gloves and Handkerchiefs with full line of Hosiery The very latest things out. FANS are a side iseue, but I carry an elegant stock and all very low. Come and see me and go away happier. All CLOTHING. An immense line of sprinc and summer clothing and prices to suit everybody. Come and see them. -j HATS, HATS, HATS!! Never has there been as large and as good assortment of hats in Conyers as G. W. Cain has this season, both fur and straw goods. Parasols and Umhrelars A novelty stock, Parasols and umbrellars bought 40 per cent less than regular price. Don’t fail to see them before you buy. SHIRTS, CUFFS, COLLARS. Fifteen dozen of the best and pleted front shirts in the market Collars and cuffs of latest designs. JEWELRY Ladies gold watches, necklaces, bracelets, finger set rings, ear drops, cuff buttons to suit you. Goods On Time to GOOD Partie
