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About The Conyers weekly. (Conyers, Ga.) 18??-1888 | View Entire Issue (June 22, 1888)
THE WEEKLY R,J. GUINN, ■EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR SI. 25 PER ANNUM. Enteredat the Conyers Post Office as second class mall matter. Advertising rates made.known on Demand Job Work Neatly and Promptly Executed. THE RED BANDANA! FOR PRESIDENT, GROVER CLEVELAND of New York. Fo't Vice-President. ALLEN Q. THURMAN* of Ohio. For Congressman, iOHN 0. STEWART. of Griffin. For Governor, JOHN 1. GORDON. Executive Committee's Action. At a meeting of the democratic executive committee yesteiday a coll was made for a mass meeting of the democratic party of Rock¬ dale county on the 30th of June at 2 o’clock p. m. at the court house to select two delegates and two al¬ ternates to attend the congressional convention to be held in Atlanta on the 11th of July, and the same number of delegates and alternates to the senatorial convention of this distiict. And also called a primary elec¬ tion of the democratic party of said county on Saturday July 21 st at the several precints of the coun¬ ty to select a candidate for the low¬ er house of the next general assem¬ bly, said election to he governed by the rules heretofore adopted by the executive committee, which will appear hereafter. J. N, Glenn, Ch. Ex. Com. Conyers, Ga., June 14th 1888. General Sheridan’s condition is touch better than it was a week ago. His recovery seems now probable. It costs South Carolina $75,000 a tear to pension those disabled and fhe widows of those killed in the late war. 'The only town in the world that ever had a woman mayor, was blown up by a cyclone. There is something suggestive in this state¬ ment. We are pleased to learn that the degree of “D. D.” was conferred upon Rev. J. M. Brittain of Coving¬ ton by the authorities of the Mid¬ dle'Georgia/ College at Jonesboro during the commencement exercis¬ es week before last. The confer¬ ring of the degree of ‘‘Doctor of Di¬ vinity” upon Mr. Brittain is a title of honor most worthily and proper¬ ly bestowed, and no mail is more eminently qualified or deservedly entitled to it than he. Over a million men will vote this year who were not old enough to exercise the right of suffrage four years ago. These men were born after the wai and it is not likely that they will be much influenced by bloody shirt politics. Time is a great enemy to the republican par Rev. J. B. Hawthorne will deliver tlie annual sermon before the mis¬ sionary society of Mercer universi¬ ty, at Macon, on the evening of June 24. Tlie Wall street speculators are discussing the question of whether or not Mr. Gould will get to heaven, the subject being suggested by G-suld’s recent illness. People who are so accustomed to speculation ought to be able to solve that ques¬ tion without the slightest difficulty. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, The best salve in the world for cuts bruises, sores, ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever sores, Tetter, chap¬ ped hands, Chilblains -Corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect sat isfaction. or money refunded Brice 52cts per box. For sale by DR. W. II. LEE A SON. SPECTACLES. We have recently increased our stock of Spectacles and Eye Glasses and now have over $500 worth. We can suit any one both in quality and price. Our prices range from 25 cents per pair to $12 per pair. We have a large assort¬ ment of common glasses and peb¬ ble glasses. Steel frames, brass frames, composition frames, nickel frames, silver frames and gold frames. Having recently purchased a fine optimeter we are prepared to test the eyes and fit them properly with glasses. Call and examine our stock and prices. You will certainly be pleased, Dr. W. H. Lee A Son. Mixed Paints, If you wish to paint your house, buggy, wagon or furniture 'you will save money by buying our ready Mixed Paints. These paints are- ready for use atid any one can apply them, We also keep a large stock of White Lead, Brushes, Oils, Varnishes, Glass and Putty. Dr. W. II. Lee & Son. ICE COLD Soda Water, Lemonade, Milk Shakes, Ginger Ale, Moxie, Peach Cider, Orange Cider, Ice, Lemons, Confectioneries, Tobacco, Cigars, etc., for sale by Dr. W. II. Lee & Son. Bring your job work to the Weekly office. Atlanta pricesdu licated and work guarenteed. Pay your subscription the first time you are in town. -——«■■■■► - - ----- — When- you want first-class shoo or harness work c*U on T. J. King WM. J. ALBERT, Attorney At Law. 2 1-2 Marietta Street, Atlanta, Ga. Prompt attent.on given to all busi¬ ness. tf. APPLICATION FOR SALE LAND. Georgia Rockdale County— To all whom it.may concern: Nathan Kin rtey as the guardian of Sarah; V. Kinney, a mi¬ nor, has in duo form applied to the under¬ signed for leave to sell the lands belonging to said minor lying in the eoudty of DeKulb and aald application will be heard on the first Monday in July next. May 31st 1888. O. Shamans, Ordinary. LEAVE TO SELL LAND. Goorgia, Rockdale County— To all whom it may concern; Whereas A, M, Helms admlnistiator with will annexed of William Moor, deceased, having in duo form applied to the court of Ordinary for lewve to sell the lands belonging to the estate of said docased, said application-wiU be heard on the first Monday in July Next and if no cause is shown to the contrary an order will pass gran¬ ting said administrator leave to sell the land belonging to the estate of said deceased. This May 30th 1888. | O. Seamans, Ordinary, CITATION FOR ADMINISTRATION. State of Georgia, Rockdale county— ’ To all whom it may concern: Whereas John >1. Almnnd of said State having made appli¬ cation to the court of Ordinary for letters of administration on the estate of N, W. Maddox late of said county deceased, this is therefore to cite all and singular, the kindred aud cred¬ itors of N. W. Maddox to be and appear at the July term 1888 of said-eourt and show cause if any they can why letters of administration should not be granted to John H, Alraand on the ostnteof N. M. Maddox, deceased. This May 30th 1888. O. Ordinary. K0CHIS & LAW. HAT TERS, AND & i nts Jf ur n ishers. THE BEST JI SHIRT IN THE CITY. Y alises, Umbrella’s etc. a PEACHTREE STREET. ATLANTA 9K0, The Dallirhtful Liquid Laxative. Sv rup of Figs is a most agreeable and valuable family remedy, as it is easily taken b}- old and young and is prompt and effective in cur¬ ing Habitual Constipatation and the many ills depending on a weak or inactive condition of the Kid¬ neys, Liver, and Bowels. It acts gently, strengthens the organs on which it acts, and awakens them to a healthy activity. For sale by Dr. \V. II. Lee & Son. MILLINERY. Having recently purchased the entire stock of Millinery and Fan¬ cy goods of Mrs. Cowan and Eich rdson, I am constantly supple¬ menting the same with new fresh goods of the best quality and latest styles, and hope the well merited patronage of the old firm will be extended to their successor. The public will find my prices low and stock complete, consisting of Hats, Bonnets, Laces, Flowers, Hosiery, Plumes, Collars, Cuffs, Kuching, and a great many other articles too numerous to mention. I have engaged the services of an experienced trimmer. It will pay you to call and exam¬ ine my goods and and prices be¬ fore buying. Very Respt’ly, Miss Fannie Riley, At Mrs. Cowan and Richardson’s former stand, Conyers, Ga. T. J, King, Maker of Boots and Shoes and Har¬ ness. SHOP ON COMMERCE AND RAILROAD STREETS/ Is prepared to execute prompt!}’ and neatly all kinds of Boot, Shoe, and Harness work. Prices guaran¬ teed and work as good as the best. I keep the very best stock in the market and consequently do good reliable work. Fine shoes and durable harness a pecialty. All kinds of repairing done with dispatch. T. J. KING, Conyers, Ga., Feb. 1st. 1888. J. 8. DANIEL. CONYFRS GEORGIA FIRE ANI) LIFE INSURANCE. Fire and death are sure and con¬ stant visitors. Be ready. Delay is da ngeous. GEORGIA RAILROAB' i Stone Mountain >ute, Georgia Railroad Co.. } Office General Manager. Augusta, SUNDAY.' Mav. i2,1888, COMMENCING 13, inst, the following Passenger schedule will be operated. Trains run by 90th meridian FAST LIKE. no. 27 West daily. Lv August* 9-45 am | Lv Athens 7-45 am ArConyers 11- 57am | Ar Atlanta i00 pm NO. 28 EAST DAILY. Lv Atlanta 2’ 42 pm | Ar Athens 7 40 pm Ar Conyers 340 pm | Ar Augusta 8 i5 pm NO 2 EAST DAILY NO I WEST DAILY. Lv Atlanta 8.0o am | Lv Augustai0.35am Lv Conyers 9.19 am | Lv Macon 7.10 am . \r Athens 5.20 pm | Lv Mil d’vl o 19 am ArWa’sh’n 5- 2 0 pm | LvWash’n il.2oam ArMild’ve 4.U pm | Lv Athens 90O am Ar Macon 6.00 pm j Ar Conyers 4 24 pm Ar Augusta 3 35 pm | Ar Atlanta 5 45 pm COVINGTON ACCOMMODATION. Lv Atlanta 6.20 pm | Lv Cov’gt’n 5.4O am LvC LvConyers 8.35 8.07 pm | Lv Conyers 6.12 am vt’ng pm | Ar Atlanta 7.55 am NO. 4 EAST DAILY- NO, 3 EAST DAILY Lv Atlanta 1115 pm | Lv AugustaH.00 pm LvCony’rs Augusta 12. 6.45 39am j Lv Conyers 5 07am Ar am 1 Ar Atlanta 6.3O am Train Nos. 27 and 28 will stop at and recieve passengers to-and from the following stations only*: Grove town, Harlcro, Dearin g Thomson, Norwood, Barnett Crawford ville pnion Point. Greensboro, Madison Rutledge, Social Circle, Covington, Conyers, Litbonia, Stone Moun¬ tain and Decaiui Train No. 1 corn-eels for a’l points West and North West. Train No. 2 connects for Charleston and all points East No. 27, for a$l points West and South West, No. 2 ? for Charles¬ ton and Savannah. No. 3 for points West and North West. No 4 for Charleston, Savannah And all points East. JOHN W. GREEN, Gen. Manager. V, R. DORSEY, G’a. p ** 8 Agent JuE W. WHITE G«a Trav Paw A* Rockdale Nursery. A CHOICE SELECT 105 OF FRUIT ;trees and grape vines. All the Leading Varieties, Best adapted to this clima‘e. Propa¬ gated and for sale at my Nursery, one and a half miles east of Conyers, La My trees this year of all varieties are the finest and best grown of any I have ever put ujton the market. Jesse M. Welborn. Conyers, Ga., Jan 1888. _ LADD’S LIME. Positively the best lime 00 the mar ket can be had cheap by calling Pierce. on A. J. Conyera Ga, Oct 12th. tf A. J. <fc G- A. Black —LL'MDIIB DEALER 8 — CONYERS, GA. We have lumber of all kinds. Sell at mills or deliver. Terms reasonable. Now located at Hen¬ ry Wilson’s in Sheffield, Allor' ders will be promptly filled. A, J. & G. A. Black. Conyers, Ga. Jan, 18, 1888. HENRY SCOTT. An Old Experienced Barber In Cpnyers. Henry Scott, a noted Atlanta barber, is now running a barber shop in the old stand in Lawson hotel. He is prepared to dress the hair in the latest styles. Sharp ra¬ zors, clean towels, and a full outfit always on hand to accommodate customers. Give him a trial and be convinced that Henry Scott is in point of fact a neat barber. ROAD NOTICE. Georgia Sockdale County : — To all whom it may concern. AU persons interested are hereby notified that if no good cause be shown to the contrary an order will be granted by the court of ordinary ou the 35th day of June 1888, making and establishing a change in the road known as the Paper Mill road commencinging at the top of the hili near the residence of T. M. Thomason on the East of Yellow river and turning to the right going in the direction of Black’s cross roads and running through the lands of Mrs. Mary Moon, John S'ocomb, W T. Peek and Ralph Neal and intersecting the road now in use 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 now in use that is lying between the two points of the contemplated change in said road. This May 21st 1888, O. Seamans, Ordinary. Atlanta Week'y Journal This is the great political rear, The battle left tarifl reform is to be foirtht The Atlanta Journal is the only genuine tariff reform paper published at the cap 1 - ital of Georgia. The Weekly Journal will contain all the world's news, excel lent editorials, splendid miscellaneous and special articles, stories.—-fifty-six long columns of good reading every week. You can have the Weekly untl January 1st next for 5o cents. In other words, you can keep posted on politics and the news, anil be entertained be¬ sides, all the rest of the year, for half a dollar. Sample copies free. Addresss THE ATLANTA JOURNAL, Atlanta, Ga. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. GEORGIA, Rockdale county— .3 ’ To all whom it may concern: Whoreas^ea madc _ A. Black of said State having ap plication to me for Letters of Administration with the will annexed on the estate of Wit iam 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 be granted to the said Mrs. Mary A. Black or some other fit and proper person on the said William Moor es tate. Witness my official signature. This th 3rd of April 1888. O, Seamans. Ordinary. LETTERS OF DISMISSION. Whrreas J. (L Glenn as administrator of Thomas If. Hammock represents by his peti¬ tion that be has fully discharged all his duties as such administrator and asks that he be 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 prayed for. This the third day of May 1888. O. Seaman' 1 , Ordinary. SOMETHING NEW! Kuhns Life Size Permanent Bromide Portraits Something new, fiuest picture made for a low price. Any person who has had photographs made ei¬ ther cards bar cabinets by Wm. 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 gih or bronze, 5 1-2 inch moulding latest style at $ 12 . For Sale—I have two milch cows with youug calves, and a lot of pies for eafo. f. B. Whit*. Manufactory, Baltimore, Md», Cor. 7 th and E. 15 St Howard St. Streets. EISEMAN BROTHERS, Manufacturing Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and Furn ishers, 17 and 19 Whitehall Street, Atlanta. Ga. DE-LEC TA-LAYE h IS THE BEST DENTIFRICE KVEK OFJTEBED TO THK AMERICAN PEOPL! if K 1 ■v W Why? Because it will 1. Whiten the teeth. 3. Cleanse the mouth. 3. Harden and beautify the gums. 4. Purify the breath." 5. Prevent the formation of tartar. 6. Neutralize any acidity of the saliva. 7. Aid in preserving the teeth. 8. Cure tender and bleeding gums. Dr. Calhoun Endorses Delectalave. Tin's delightful preparation lias called forth the following endorsement from Dr. A. W, Calhoun, the eminent oculist of Atlanta, Ga.: Atlanta, Ga., October 17,1885 Du. C. T. Brocket: Mv Dbar Siu—Tt affords the us pleasure after n careful examination of formula of your Delictalave. to bear testimony to its value, aorl to state that its curative qualities are bey¬ ond question. I regai d it ns recommend the name implies, a delightful wush. and ran it to the public. Yourstrulv. A. W. Calhoux, M. D. If you would have white teeth and healthy gums use Delectalave. Get a bottle and try it, and you will be con¬ vinced of its merits, its taste is pleasant and its aroma delightful. 50 cents bottle. Asa G. Candj/Eh & Co Wholesale Druggist, Genera! Agts Atlanta, Ga. 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 SHINGLES FOR SALE J. W. Johnson. Jan, 1st jmo. Lumber, Lime and Shingles— Parties wanting either lumber, lime q r ghingles will do Well to Consult me before buying. A. J. Pierce. Conyers, Ga. April 6 th ’ 88 . tf LUMB'R FOR SALE I am prepared to fill all ortV’fc for lumber of all kinds either by delivery or at the mill. John A. Hamilton. Conyers, Ga , Feb. 17th, 1888. J- A DUKES' New Store Is Headquar¬ ters. For Lemonade, Ice cream, Soda Water, Cigars, Candies, Can goods, apd almost everything in the con jectionery line. Call and see him when you want anything cool to drink or any re¬ freshments. JOHN F. STRATTON, a, i'V # J :\ -V- Headquarters for Harmonicas , TJUDS ONLY. 40 Malden Lane, New York. DR.J.J. SEAMANS. DENTIST. OFFICE 3 WHITEHEAD HOUSE Conyers, Ga* CLEVELAND AND VICTOR! THE DEMOCRATIC STANDARD UNFURLED TO THE BREEZE! The contest of 1888 Opened WITH THE CONSTITUTION IN THE i FRONT RANKS. The triumphs of The Constitution in report’ insr the campaign of 1884 arc well remembered It was the first southern paper to announce Cleveland’s election and majority, and Atlan. ta had celebrated that event before otter southern cities know ;of it! The Constitution led all southern papers in 1388! Our arrangements for reporting the CAMPAIGN OF 1888 are fuller than ever before. We have estab. lished correspondents in Boston, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis anil San Fran¬ cisco—and members of The Constitution staff ' will make frequent trips through the doubtful states. Through special and exclusive arrange¬ ments with the Boston Herald. New York World, Chicago News ar.d St. Louis Glob* Democrat, the progress of the campaign wily be detailed in The Constitution as in no other southern newspaper. Special letters willbe printed weekly from the six leading coites. pondents of the country. " The Constitution stands, as it has always stood, high in the confidence of democratic lenders, and their views will be expressed through its columns. We pledge our readers that the great campaign in 1888 will he REPORTED WITH FULLNESS mil accuracy never before attempted by a southern newspaper. Subscribe now for the campaign! Tlie daily will be furnished for 51.00 per month, or $2.50 for three months and 85.00 fur six months. The Weekly. 12 pages, and lull of the campaign, 50 cents for six months or 11.00 a year! This offer of fifty cents for the Weekly Con¬ stitution for six months, ought to put every Georgian who can rend on our list. Twelvo pages every week for six months for fifty cents. Subscribe at once. Send fifty cents and get the full campaign news. Address THE CONSTITUTION. Atlanta, Ga. HHi i i -:r-. Jo §» a* IT STANDS AT THE HEAD! THE LIGHT RUNNING DO¬ MESTIC. This cut shows the New Style of Wood Work that the Company is introducing Artistically Beautiful, With¬ out a Peer. The new line of attachments that are now being placed with each Do.messtic 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 consti ction it has no Rival. Agents Wanted in m Ccupied territory. Address, DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. Richmond, Va For sale by Dr.W, H. Lee.
