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THE WEEKLY O'KELLEY & MADDOX, — EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS— -- • 1.25 PER ANNUM. Bnkoredat the Conyers Port Office as second class mail matter. Advertising rates msde kn.wnon Demand" jeb Work Neatly and Promptly Executed. Personal. Last Monday we took full control bflhis paper. The connection of the former proprietor ceased in ev¬ ery way at that time It is true ho wove", that we have his warmest and truest friendship together with his broad and uncompromising pood will. It is our purpose to supply this ofiicc with a new outfit from begin* ning to end so soon as it can possi¬ bly be done, The name of the pa¬ per from next neck will tloat to the breeze as the Rockdale Banner. 8o far as in us lie:- we propose to make the Banner a representithf p per. such a paper as will :p wants and meet (In • • t-i ir.d this verr/ tiirifty and people. Fyr this issue we ask a charitable criticism inasmuch as we have been taxed very heavily fixing up some necessary office business. But for the future we propose to let the Banner wave and float proudly, and our sweeping invitation is to one and all: rally around the Banner, boys! This week wc send the mail to all the regular subscribers of the Wkeki.y, hoping that they all, with, out exception, will continue their patronage. However, if some should be disposed to discontinue their subscription we would like to be informed of their desire, in per¬ son or through the mail. To those who have not been sub¬ scriber) we would urge upon you to become so at once, promising in return to furnish you with a neat, newsy and readable paper. A northern firm is making ar¬ rangements for the purchase of the old ice works, and intend to supply the citizens of Athens with plenty of ice. Congressman Tumor of Georgia is going to New York to assist the democrats in their campaign. Mr. Turner is one of tho foremost men in congress. He is thoroughly equipped for effective campaign woik in New York or anywhere. A Georgia daily advertises as a great feature for its Sunday issue articles on “Is marriage a failure? and Is death painless? with inter¬ views with a number of experts.” In this day of divorces experts in marriage are easy enough to find, hut experts in death, we should think, are rather rare. Up to September 1 the immigrant arrivals in this countiy this year were 392,937 ns against 362,839 for the same period last year. If this rate is kept up for the rest of the year the number of new inhabitants f.om this source will foot up nearly 600,000. Certainly the United States have not ceased to be an asylum and a refuge. The negroes of Randolph county held a mass meeting in the court house last Saturday and nominated Prof. L. S. Ingram of Shellraan for the legislature. He was born the property of Hon. A. H. Stevens, and by him was educated, ne is a negro of intelligence and of good character. He has been teaching n Randolph county several years. The Veterinary Medical Associ¬ ation of the United States was in session in New York, last week. It was stated before the association that 25 per cent of the cows in Northern States were affected with tubirulfsis, ami that 80 per cent, consumption, was contracted Ihe use of milk from diseased This is a new idea that deatii jn a glass of milk. , T i If iii m on t>f“COtt*c ja t mercial center The trade of i i ■ city is said to lie rapidly increasing Mr Blaine is said to !« in robust health. It is expected that he will live out Ill's term if he is elected President this veat Mr. Harrison. of Indian, is running for thing or other on the Blaine ticket It is said that eight-tenths of the newspapers of the country are for Cleveland and Thurman. If this is true, it means that the democratic ticket will he elected by a big ma¬ jority. .Several parties in Lexington re port that on Tuesday night at 10 o'clock .hey felt .. (hook of earthquake very distinctly. Tiiere was only one and a small shake and there were Hut a great many who felt it. T)>» y«i.ng E»»™ ol China to he niariled on the tweiltl -fourth day of the first moon in 1889, and the event will cost the national treasury $2,500,000. Murat Halstead grows maudlin over the situation, lie declares that “General Harrison has eaten his way lovingly into the core of the republican heart.” Rats ! ^ contemporary says lawyers arc noted for losing their patience, IGw about doctors? The sue: a > in Worth nest for years j 3 C itndar and \YValllCT j f oreeasts for 1889, by Rev. iri j) Hicks, with explai aiions of the ‘‘Great Jovian Period,” upon which our Planet is now entering, mailed to any address, on receipt of a two cent postage stamp. Write plainly your name, Post Office, and state The Dr. J. H. McLean Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo. Are you restless at night, and harassed by a bad couah? Use Dr. J. H. McLean’s Tar Wine Lung Balm,it will secure you sound sleep, and cflect a prompt and radical cure. If yon suffer pricking pains on moving the eyes, or- cannot bear bright light, and find your sight weak and failing, you should promptly use Dr. Eye J. Salve. II. McLean’s Strengthening 25 cents a box. When nature falters and requires help, recruit her enfeebled energies with Dr. J. H. McLean’s Strength¬ ening Cordial and Blood Purifier. $1.00 per bottle. SALE NOTICE. The sale of the perishable prop¬ erty of N. W. Maddox, deceased embracing horses, mules, cattle, wagons, buggy, harness, plantation tools, corn, fodder, shucks, etc., will lake place on the first Satur¬ day in October next (6th day) at his Into residence. Terms cash, sale. Everybody invited to attend the John II. Almand, Adnr Conyers, Ga.. Aug. 27th 18S8. Syrup of Figs Is nature’s own true laxative. It is tho 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, Files, etc. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company-, San Francisco, Cal. For sale by Dr W. H. Lee & Son. * 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 - Du. L. G. Brantley The Delightful Liquid Laxative. and Syrup of Figs is a most agreeable it valuable family remedy, as is easily taken by 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 hv Dr. W. H. I^e & Son. CITATION. GEORGIA, Hockilalo county— To whom it may concern: Whereas Eli I,. McDauieU has in proper form mafic applica¬ tion to tho court of Ordinary for permanent letters of afimintetration on tbe ; state of R. J. Shipley, late of said county deceased, and l will pass upon said application on the first Monday in November, 1888. Given under my hand and official signature. This Oet. 1st 1888. O. Seamans, Ordinary. LEAVE TO SELL LAND. GEORGIA, llockdak eounty— To all whom it may concern: Whereas Jo sephE. , Wethcrford, , administrator of Francis M. Wethcrford lareof said couuty deceased, having in proper form applied to the court of Ordinary for Iwixc ta ssU the land belonging estate or «ud deccascdjand said “ “ thc Mm " Uly iu 8 ! Thissept, ?rtii isss. I O, Ska m ans, Or^iaiT. A. DM. STLAToKS SALK. f*f Or dinary «*l RockdaL county "ill be e»l<l on Bret Tuesday in November 1888 between legal sale hours "the following described tract or ‘ Henly TO< inty. known as the wuium Moore place, containing one hundred and sixty acres me re or teas, and adjoining lands of Alex- Farmer. quarrjpf in tb? 6 tat% about arty acres being covered with a bald rock of the finest variety of granite. A. M. Hei.ms. Admr of Wm. Moore, deceased. Oct. 2,1888. AD.MINISTATOR S SALK. By virtue of an order from tbc court of Or dinary of Rockdale ecu nty will be sold on the first Tuesday in November 1883 at the -urt house door in said county between legal gale hours the following described real estate be resiflwl at tbetime of hiS(Jf - at h, the same be j ns j n the city of Conyers, 16thdistrict of orig inallyHeniy now Rockdale county, part of lot 239 bounded on the north by Ga, R. It,, east by lands of J, H. Alnmnd, sr., south by O. improved. This tract of land to be sold sub¬ ject to a collateral deed held by John H. Al¬ mand to secure the payment of a debt of six hundred and forty-four dollars, and tie said John H. Almandagrees upon payment of his debt to make quit claim or such o‘hcr titles, In addition to administrators deed:, as mny be necessary to (lie purchaser. Also at the same time and place parts of lots Nos. 238 and 211 in 16th district originally Henry now Rockdale county, known as tbo Zachry place, contain¬ ing one hundred and fifty acres more or less, adjoining lands on south by A. Whitaker, east by A. J. Smith, west by Josiah James and north by L. F. Scott. Also the east half of lot No. 11C in 11th district of originally Henry now Rockdale county, containing one hundred 'ii... and one-quarter acres more or less and known as the W. 1. Maddox place. Tutto* rDsh with Into rest.at # per rent; 051 re,ri ^ !1, ^ r ' or all if desire*! by pur. | chaser.. J.H. -\!,-.SAM), .vJnir X. W. Maddox, dec. Oct. 2. 1888, LETTERS OF DISMISSION. STATE of Georgia, Rockdale county— Whereas T. J. Trcadwel', guardian of llulah Hill, having appiied to the court of Ordinary of said county for a discharge from his gunr iansbip of Buluh Hill; this is therefore to cite all persons concerned to show cause why the said T. J. Treadwell shoulttl'not be dismissed from the guardlanshlo of Bulah Hill and re¬ ceive the usual letters of dismission ou Ihe first Monday in January 1889. O. Sejm a ns. 3m Ordinary. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION, To all whom it may concern: Whereas B. F. Moon having in duo form applied to the court of Ordinary for letters of administration on the estate of Mrs, Charlotte A.? Moon, late of said city deceased, and I will pass upon the 6«mc on the first Monday in November 1888. Given under my hand and official signature Sept. 20,11188. O. Seamans, Ordinary. EXECUTOR’S SALE. We will sell nt public outcry before the court house door in Conyers, Rockdale county, nt II o'clock a. in. on the first Tuesday in Novem¬ ber next two houses and ots in Conyers, one being the house and lot where Joel H, Gay re¬ sided at his death, the other being that on the east side of above lot und bounded on its east side by G, V. Elliott's lot. Said two lots being well improved, with good wells of water. Al¬ so one open lot in said town fronting on Cen¬ ter street, and bounded on the north-east by G, W. Cain lot and H. P. & D, M, Almand lot on south west. Also one hundred and seven¬ ty-two undone-half acres of land more or less. Same being parts of lots Nog, 248 and 262 In the sixteenth district of 6ttid county. Same ad¬ joining lands of W. J. Mitchell and others, and lying some three miles north-west of Conyors which lots or farm Is well improved, with good dwelling and out houses, well timbered, quantities of granite, etc. Said property sold by consent of legatees under tho wlil of said Joel H. Gay as belonging to his estate for a division. Terra, one-half of purchase ptice of each Jot cash. The other half of same due November first 1889 with interest thereon from date at 8 per cent, and bonds for titlc-s. This property may be bought at private snle before the above time, Hayden C. Gay, Reuscca E. Gay, Sept. 20, 1888, Executor?. ADMINISTRATOR S SALE STATE OF GEORGIA, Rockdale county—By virtue of an order from the court of Ordinary of said county will be sold before the court house door in the city of Conyers said county on the first Tuesday in November next be¬ tween the lawful hours of sale the following property to-wit: Fifty-nlne and three-fourth (• r '9?f) acres of land being part of lot number two hundred and forty-two (242) and bounded on the north by Mrs. White, on the east by the place whereon John F. Harris now lives, ou the south by the Keagin land and on the west by Granade land. Also, ninety-four acres (94) being parts or lots Nos. 267 and 268, bounded en the north by Gently land, on the east by the dower of Mrs. S, E. Harris, on the south by oue hundred and eleven (111*0 acres being part of lot No. 268 now occupied by tenant of E. C. Granade, on the west by Mrs. White land, the Reagin land and the fifty-nine and three fourth acres above described. Also 111*4 acres of land being part of lot No. 268 bounded on the north by dower of Mrs. S. E. Harris, east by said dower and Almand land, south by Reagin, and Huff’s land and west by Rea¬ gin land. Also one share of the capital stock of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Com¬ pany, as the property of the estate or E. D, Harris late of said county deceased. Sold for itie benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. Terms cash, James C, Barton, John F. Harris, Administrators GUARDIAN'S SALE. By virtue of an order of the court of Ordi nary of Rockdale couuty will be sold nt pub¬ lic outcry before the court house in the city of Conyers, tbe first Tuesday in November, w ithin the legal hours of sale the lowing pro pert}-; to wit: Twenty^acres of land J tying- in tbe 11th distaict of originally Henry now Rockdale county, part of Lot No. 136 j 1 bound the West on the by North N. J. an* Bowen East by j. o. Mann. on and on the North j by John ;Crawlcy. Sold as the property of Robert E Bolton and Carrie J, Carrie J Rni f ” r the purpose of making division I With 5»id Robert K and Carrie J. Bolton 1 wards. J.G, Mann, Guardian. Terms of sale i wish. J. G, Manx. Sept. 27th 18!G. Guardian. Bucklen’s Aral a Salve, The l>e$t salve in the world for CtUS . OTUlsCs, sores, ulcers, Salt gheum Fever sores. Tetter, chap pcd hands, Chilblains -Corns, and a q ? kin eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect sat isfaction. or money refunded Price 52cts per box. For sale by DR. W. H. LEE & SON. SPECTACLES. - \ V '-'ll ^ CqpbLM 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. Da. W. H. Lee ife Son. Mixed Paints, If you wish to paint your house, buergy, wagon or furniture you will save money 1 y buying our ready Mixed Paints. These paints are ready for use and any one can apply them, We also keep a large stock of White Lead, Brushes, Oils, Varnishes, Glass and Putty. Du. W. H. 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. GEORGIA RAILCAD Stone Mountain Route, Georgia Railroad Co.. 1 Office General Manager. | Augusta, Sept. 29,1888, COMMENCING SUNDAY. 3O, inC, the following Passenger schedule will he operated. Trains run by 901 h meridian FASTLINE. NO. 27 West DAILY. Lv Augusta 9 45 ant I Lv Athens 7 45 am ArConyera 11 57*m | Ar Atlanto i00 pm NO. 28 BABT DAILY. Lv Atlanta 2.4‘i pm I Ar Athens 7 4° pm Ar ConjerB 340 pm | Ar Augusta 8 i5 pm NO 2 EAST DAILY NO l WEST PAILY. Lv Atlanta ».0o am 1 Lv AugnstmO 45am Lv Conyers 9-19 am ( Lv Macon 7- 10 am Ar Athens 5.20 pm | Lv Mil d’v: o 19 am ArVVa’sh’n 5.2O pm | Lv Wash’ll 11.20 am ArMiid’ve 4.11 pm [ Lv Athens 9°0 am Ar Macon G.C0 ptn j Ar Confers 4,24 pm Ar Augusta 3 3-3 pm | Ar Atlanta 5.40 pm COVINGTON ACCOMMODATION. Lv Atlanta 6.20 pm | Lv Cov’gt’n 5.4O am LvConvers 8.07 pm | Lv Conyers 7-5-3 6.12 am LvC'vt’ng 8.35 pm | Ar Atlanta am NO. 4 EAST DA ILY' no, 3 EAST DAILY Lv Atlanta 1115 pm | Lv AngustMli.oo pm LvCony’rs 12. 39am | Lv Conyers 5 07am Ar Augusta 6.40 am | Ar Atlanta 6 3O am Ly Union Point 54-3m j Arr Alliens 94O in Lv Atnens 6 I5 a m I Ar UuionPointS45ru Daily except Sunday. Traiii Nos. 27 and 28 will stop at and recieve passengers to and from the following stations only : Grove town, Harlem* Hearing Thomson, Norwood, Barnett Crawfordville Union Poir.:. Greensboro, Madison Rutledge, Social Circle, Covington, Conyers, Lithonia, -^tone Moun¬ tain and Decatui Train No. 1 eon^ecis for a'l poin’s West and North West. Train No. 2 connects for Charleston and all points East No. 27, for all points West and^South West, No. 28 for Charles¬ ton and Savannah. No. 3 for points for West and North West. No 4 Charleston, Savannah And all points East. JOHN W. GREEN. Ger. Manager. E. R. DORSEY, G’n. P*ss Agent JOE W. WHITE Gen Tra Pass Agt i JAS. A. DUKES’ | NEW STORE IS HEADQUAR¬ j TERS For Lemonade, , , Ice Cream, Soda _ , ! ! Water " ^ L1 ° ar -> Candies < ~ anu!e -’ cat! can «OOds ! ! ADd almost everything in the con I fectioriery , line. , Call and See 111 til when you Want anything ,, - cool , * to drink t • 1 or any ro- 1 fresliments. Big Deductions) IN ALL DEPARTMENTS AT leres ■ in & RcKairht I CONYERS, GA. The knock down and tear-up of high prices, and regulators of l ow Our Dry-Goods beautiful Department and Is complete. Wc always keep a well selected line of dress goods and notions. DOFT FOKGET US OJ SHOES! Our Shoe Department, Is full find c< mpVie We Dive the Largest and most attractive line of Gents and Ladies fine shoes ever brought to Conyers. Don’t fail to see us and get our prices on shoes. UNRIVALED IN BEAUTY Our Clothing Department, clothing Is just beautiful, the most attractive line of you ever look- 1 ed through. We are making a specialty of clothing this season. We have the latest styles and can give you any style and quality you may want and our price will certainly astonish you. OUR HAT STOCK! Amazes The Buyer. Don’t forget us on hots. We are the leaders in hats, -tnd can lit you in size, style and price. We have a big stock, over 350 different styles. A*ou can certainly get suited by looking at our stock. TO THE L 5 DIES; Grand opening of Fall and Winter wraps, the latest styles and something new. Wc have a big stock of ladies wraps and can give you any rtyle ami price. LARGE STOCK Of Gents Furnishing Goods We have a beautiful and well selected stock of gents furnishing goods. Come to see us at Hotel block. GROCERIES! 250 barrels of flour bought befoie the rise. Call and see us, ffe will give you the advantage of rise in flour. Bran we keop a full stock. Hay, oats, coan, etc. We sell water ground meal er we will give one bushel of meal for a bushel of corn. Come to see us befoie you buy your groceries. Our Hardware Department We have every thing in this department you may call for. Don’t stand back but come and see us before you buy. JEWELRY We make jewelry a specialty. We keep every thing that is kept in a jewelry store. We keep a good line of gents and ladies gold watches and nothing but what we can guarantee. The Disorganizers of 'High Prices. Pierc„, Cain McKnight will guarantee every pair of shoes sold for one dollar and a half to be worth two doliais. Don't fail to examine our stock betore buying. 8,000 Dollars Of attractions unpresedeiited. Prices never heard of in the history of the dry goods trade in Conyers. Visit the Hotel block before you buy. We Shingles have hand Here. sell on all the lime. The No. 1 shingles which wf Jean you cheaper than yon can buy them in any market. We also make Ladd’s lime commodity in our business. Pierce, Cain. M’Knight I