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About The Conyers weekly. (Conyers, Ga.) 18??-1888 | View Entire Issue (June 8, 1888)
s. the comyejks weekly r PUBLISHED, ON EVERY FRIDAY 5oNYERs7gA. JUNE 8, 1888. local items. Mir. Pierce’s son and daughter of Texas are visiting in the city. Mr. Pleas Tucker and family have returned from a very enjoya¬ ble visit to Mr. Mat Tucker’s in Smvrna settlement. Commencement season draweth nigh and everybody is happy, Mr. Luther Not ton and Miss An¬ nie Peek, both of Sheffield district, were married at the bride’s home Sunday last by Elder Bill Almand. The contracting parties are young, hut they have the hearty and sincere wishes of all for a long and happy married life. Miss Annie Ethridge of Birming¬ ham, Ala., is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mr. Arch Stewart returned yes¬ terday from a pleasant visit to rela¬ tives and friends in LaGrange. The re-union of the 35th Ga. will be held in Conyers on Friday be¬ fore the 5th Sunday in July. Of course our people will entertain in royal style the surviving “boys” of this renowned 35th Ga. Bethany church in Newton coun¬ ty observed “Childrens day’ last Sunday -morning. The programme as read was neat, gotten up with great care and judgment. Appro¬ priate addresses were made by Hon. L. F. Livingston and Dr, Rogers The church decoration was beauti¬ ful beyond word description. Last week it was stated in these columns in a good spirit that Mr. Willis Irwin’s candidacy tor the legislature was construed by us as a joke. Better .information 1" ids us to believe that the ’Sijuire is re¬ ally in earnest. For Sale—I have two milch cows with young calves, and a lot of pigs for gale. P. II. White. Henry Scott, our city barber, has moved his shop from the Night building to the old barber shop un tier the Lawson hotel, Ile does faithful work and is fast building up a good patronage. The centennial of the organiza¬ tion of Presbyterian general assem¬ bly was celebrated at Smyrna last Sunday evening, Able and elo queiit addresses were made by Prof. O’Kelley, Dr. Quigg and Hon. L. F. Livingston. The services through¬ out were very instructive and high¬ ly entertaining. The legislative race in this coun¬ ty has about assumed a decided shape, with the following gentle¬ men to contest the field: Judge McCalla, Capt. Zachry, ’Squire Wil¬ lis Irwin, Col. J. I, Coleman and Mr. Burt Graham. The 18-month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wallace died last Monday morning and was buried in the Rockdale cemetery Tuesday morning. The child’s funeral was preached in the Second Baptist church by Rev. A- J- Goss.-assisted by Drs. Hornady and Johnson. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Ex-President Jefferson Davis was eighty years old Sunday. Postal ears will he put on the Covington and Macon railroad on June 11. Editor J. N. Moore has been with the Milledgeville Union and Re¬ corder forty-one years, Mrs. Hunt, an old lady of Honey C v eek district, died last Monday and was buried Tuesday at Smyr¬ na. Her funeral was preached by Dr. Quigg. “The devil has established an agency at DuPont with E. J. Willis at the head, backed by the mayor and council,” is the way a corres¬ pondent of the Wavcross Reporter has of stating the fact that DuPont has a whisky saloon. Last week the national prohibi¬ tion convention, at Indianapolis, Indiana, nominated Gen. Clinton B. Fiske of New Jersy for president, and Hon, John A. Brooks of Kan¬ sas for vice-president. • Library Meeting. Last Monday night the Rockdale Library association held its annual meeting in the court house, The meeting was called to order by Mr. J. P, Tilley. On motion the following officers were elected: President, G. l\ r . W eaver; Vice-President, -J. H. Dab¬ ney ; Secretary and treasurer, Dr. L. A. Lee. The directors are : T. D, O’Kelley, It. J. Guinn. A. D. Summers, J. ('. Barton, C. V, San¬ ford, .1. S. Daniel, II. Y. McCord, J. P. Tilley, John II. Alraand. Motion made and carried that a meeting of the directors he held Wednesday June 5th at 8 o'clock at the courthouse. The following lesblutions rela¬ tive to Judge Stewart and Dr. Lee were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That this association return its thanks to Judge Stewart for some valuable donations. The other resolution is : Be it re¬ solved by the members of the Rock¬ dale Library that the unanimous thanks of this association he ten¬ dered to our efficient Librarian, Dr. Lewis A. Leo, for the very able manner in which he has discharged the duties of said office. Mr. Joe Almand of Carrollton is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Friend Joe will soon be so large as ye heavy editor, which makes him of quite a size. Dr. Hornady, assisted by Rev. Johnson of Atlanta and some of our local ministry, is conducting a pro. tracked meeting this week at the First Baptist church. The services are exceptionally interesting. A great and good work is being done, fhe meeting will continue through Sunday next. The 6-montii old child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Stephenson of Atlanta died last Sunday and was brought to this place Wednesday for burial. Ifg funeral was preach¬ ed at the grave by Rev. H. F, Buch¬ anan, assisted by Dr. Hornady, To the bereaved we extend our si' - cere sympathy, Ike Taylor, our city barber for some years, died last Tuesday night of consumption. Ike had many good traits, and was especially res¬ pectful to all white people. Up to the 1st of June Mayor Bur¬ ton imposed tines to the amount ot ,$309. 50. This shows not an in¬ crease of crime hut that our Mayor with the assistance of his Marshals is determined to brake up so much recklessness that has heretofore been tolerated. Mayor Barton by his great executive ability is gai n ing the admiration of everybody. The city council, it may be well enough to say, is doing its best for Conyers. It is sparing neither pains, time nor money to give Con¬ yers a city air, one attractive and inviting in every respect. Mr. Columbus Wright, one of the oldest and most popular citi zens of Newton county, had a slight stroke of paralysis of the brain last Saturday. The “Town Toughs,” as they call themselves, ant the Oakland Seminary boys will play a match game of base ball this evening on the Seminary ground. All the games heretofore ha ve been spirited but friendly. It is thought Col. Fry’s new rail¬ road will run by Cora and Starrs ville in Newton county on its way to Eatonton. Mrs. J. E. Maddox is very sick. We hope she may soon he restored to perfect health, Mr, Ed Sims, so we understand, is looking after some of Col, Wal¬ lis’ interests, Attend the Library meeting next Sat. urday week. Mi- George Tilley, who ha 3 been disa¬ bled for some time in one of his feet, is rapidly improving. It is thought by his friends that he will be able to travel about by next Christmas if he has no bar a set. Mrs. P. L. Almand, Mra. Martin and Miss Minnie Matin of Atlanta are visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mr: S. S. Nuckolls is making some im¬ provements on his place on Mill street, When finished the sidewalk and front fence will be ornamental as well as a lasting job of work. Mr. Grier Qaigg is making some im¬ provements on his dwelling. The city council has been [ boned to assist the town boys in buying a brass band. The petition is a long one and made up of ou r very best and wealthiest citizens. Dr, Tumlin, assisted by Dr, Perdue, will begin a protracted meeting at the Christian church to night. Everybody is cordially invited to attend the services Misses Julia and Totsie Stewart, who have been attending school at LaGrange, returned hornet yesterday, accompanying their fa 1 her, Mr. Arch Stewari. Excitement In Texas. Great excitement has been caused in markable the vicinity of Paris, Tex., Mr. by Corley, the re¬ recovery of J. E. who was so helpless he could not turn in bed, or raise his head; everybody said he bottle was dying of consumption. discovery A irial of Dr. King’s new was sent him. Finding relief, he bought a iarge bottle and a box of Dr. King's New life pills; by the time he had taken two boxes of the pills and two bottles of 'he Discovery he was well and gained in flesh thirty six pounds. discovery Trial bottles of this great at Atlanta Week.y Journal This is the great political year, The battle for tariff reform is to be fought. The Atlanta Journal is the only genuine tariff reform paper published at the caps ital of Georgia. The Weekly Journal will contain all the world's news, excel¬ lent editorials, splendid miscellaneous and special articles, stories.—fifty-six lung columns of good reading every week. You can have the Weekly until January ist next for oo cents. In other words, you can keep posted on politics and the news, and be entertained be¬ sides, all the rest of the year, for half a dollar. Sample coDies free. Addresss TIIE ATLANTA JOURNAL, Atlanta, Ga. saved his life. Mr. D. I. Wilcoxson, of Horse Dave, £>., says ho was for many years budiy afflicted with Phthisic, also diabetes; the pains were almost unendurable and would sometimes almost throw him int^ convulsions. He tried Electric Bitters Mid got relief from first bottle, and after taking six bottles was entirely cured and had gained in flesh 18 lbs. Says ho poistively believes he would have died had it not been for the relief afforded by Electric Bitters. Sold at 50 cents a hot* I tie, at Dr. W. H. Lee’s Drug Store. NOTICE. I will be in Conyers the first Sat¬ urday in every month, patients wishing to see me will find me at the hotel or at Dr. Lee’s drug store’ Dr. L. G. Brantley J- A. DUKES’ New Store Is Headquar¬ ters. For Lemonade, Ice cream, Soda Water, Cigars, Candies, Can goods, and almost everything in the con¬ fectionery hue. Call and see him when you want anything cool to drink or any re¬ freshments. Syrup of Ffgs Is nature’s own true 3i j alii e. It is the most easily taken, and the most effective remedy known to Cleanse the System when Bilious or Costive; to dispel Headaches, Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habit¬ ual Constipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc. Manufactured only by the alifornia Fig Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal. For sale by , j Dr W. 11. L»e it Son. ROAD NOT} , E. I Georgia Rockdale Count. : — i To all whom it may concern. All persons ! interested are hereby notified that if n* > good cause be shown to the contrary an order will be granted by the court of ordinary on the 36th day of June 1888, making and establishing a cl i an are in the road known as the Paper Mill road comuioiicing’ing at the top of the hill j J near the residence of T. M. Thomason on the East of Yellow river and turning to the right j going in the through direction the of lands Black’s of cross Mrs. roads Mary j and running Moon, John Siocomb, W T. Peek and Ralph Neal and intersecting the road now in us- . about one hundred yards west side of Carr’s Gin branch a distance of about one and a half < miles. Also to abolish as a bublic road so \ much of the nowin use that is lying between thetwo points of the contemplated change I in road. This May 21st 1888, 0. Seamans, ’ said Ordinary. Manufactory. Baltimore, Md,, Washington, I), C,, 15 S. Howard St. Cor. 7 th and E. Streets. EISEImH BBGT1RS, Manufacturing- Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and Furn¬ ishers, 17 and 19 Whitehall Street, Atlanta. iGa. Keep Your Mouth Sweet. Do yon wake up with bad taste in your mouth? If so, brush your teeth well, night and morning, with a soft brush, moistene.l with Delce talave, then rinse thoroughly with Delectalave which will neutralize any acidity in the saliva, and keep youi mouth sweet and clean. For sale by L. F. Scott and Dr. W. 11. Lee. 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 6th ’88. tf 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 ish ; see how you like it. Interest will cost you less than credit. W. Scott. -- uFirj m "sale I am prepared to till all orders for lumber of all kinds either by delivery or tit the mill. John A. Hamilton. Conyers, Ga , Feb. 17th, 1888. SHINGLES FOR SALE J. W. Johnson. Jan, 1 st 3 mo. Tax Receiver’s Notice I will he in Sheffield the first Monday in April, May and June. I will he 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 he in Conyers the remain¬ der of the time when not otherwise engaged. My office will be found in Stewart Bros, store. Yours truly, R. L. Hudson, T. R. — WQl -UjY h .* - -- — 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 at Atlanta can from the same negative have a fine Life Size portrait made, put up in a fine frame, either gilt or bronze, 5 1-2 inch moulding latest style at $12. LUTTERS OF DISMISSION. Whrreas J- N. plena as administrator of Thomas N. Hammock represents by his peti¬ tion that he has fully discharged all his duties as such administrator and asks that he bo dis¬ charged from his said trust. These are there¬ fore to cite and require all persons concerned to show cause on the first Monday in August next against the granting of the discharge as prayed for. This the third day of May 1888. O. Seaman*, Ordinary. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. GEORGIA. Rockdale county— To a!! whom it may concern: Whereas Mrs Mary A. Black of said State having made ap plication to me lor Letters of Administration with the will annexed on the estate of Wil lam Moor, lata of said county, deceased, This is to cite ali and singular, the kindred and credi. tors of th- said William Moor, deceased, to be and appear at the Ordinary’s office in said on the first 'Monday in May at lo o’clock a. m., then and there to show cause, if they can, why letters of administration will annexed should not be granted to the Mrs. Mary A. Black or some other fit and person on the said William Moor es Witness nay official signature. This th of April 1888. O, SEAMANS, Ordinary. ’ - JJL. T\T> J. t T j Cl 771 ih A A l\,f ill A 1 AT i\ Cl * . H P). DENTIST. OFFICE 3 WHITEHEAD LOUSE Conyers. Ga.. SURE W ISM 1 3 IT isn’t everybody that can naniMhe Winning Nag' in a horn* rive ' but there is an invariable rule, a i ever failing one, that is sure to tell id any line of business. I claim but one advantage over my competitors, and that is, I Beat Them Buying This is what is telling, and the people are finding ithiitt. One lady tells her neighbor who comes in and limls out for herself, and so it is going the rounds from month to mouth, from house to house. Yes, I bent everybody buying and this is the great secret of my success. 1 know how to buy cheaply, if this does sound like iDttory myself. Geo. W. Gain e Just a few words now about what I have to offer, Ymt want the’ best goods for the least money. There is where to get them, Dun'fc take our word f r it hut come and see for yourself. T) rees 0 This department is unusually attractive with me this season'. There is scarcely any new thing in wooi dress goods that I can’t show; from 1 he surest weight, and most artistic designs and exquisite novel coloring, down to the cheapest fabrics. Ask to See Our special drives and leads in dress goods when you are in and prepare foi a shock when name the prices. Dress Trimmings A perfect mystery of beautiful novelties in irridescent, steel, braid, and tinsel effects. Trimmings to match every piece of dress goods’ I have in the house and the very largest, and most handsome stock iri Conyers. No mistake. WASH GOODS. I have a big stock. Pretty goods, New novelties and th G partment is lull of leads and bargains. Any ‘Acl.”bu body can Give SAY big Your Things At in an me TENT pON and 1 will sell Youu cr Goods, MOST SURELY. 0 W "! U / G. W. Cain justly has the reputation of selling white goods and -eifi cheaper than any house in Conyers, and this season I amm a condition to outdomself. Gloves and linierchiefs ffaSESJSS £2 r/% ■HUB l BH i lie of Hosiery ■■BB The very latest things out. FANS arc a side iseue, but I carry elegant stock and all very low. Come and see me and go away nappier. All CLOTHING. An immense lino of spring and summer clothing and prices to suit everybody. Como and see them. HATS, HATS, HATS!! Never baa there Been as large and ns good assortment of hats in Conyers as G. W. Cain has this season, both fur and straw goods. A novelty stock, Parasols and iimbrclinrs bought 40 per cent less than regular price. Don’t fail to see them before you buy. c o RTS, cu: H 7 S. COLLARS Fifteen dozen of the best and pitied front shirts in the market" Collars and cuffs of latest designs. JEWELRY Ladies gold watches, necklaces, bracelets, linger set rings, ea: cuff buttons to suit you. ~ Goods On Time to GOOD Parties » w
