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Civic Society.
philologia Lodge. No. 178, F.j
1 A. M.,
E. H. Alwand, \V. M.
0, E. Reagan, Sec.,
MeeuS first and third Mon¬
day nights in each month.
fold In ‘ PARAGRAPHS.
Concerning' People and
Events.
Mr. James Seamans, of Allanta, is
here this week.
Mr. J. A. McCord, of Atlanta, was
here last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs, C. M. Taylor spent
last Sunday in Covington.
Miss Hail, of Warrentou, is the
g uest of Mrs. H. Y. McCord.
Mr. Aionza White is now buying
cotton seed for Tilley & Quigg-
Miss Ludie Everitt, who has been
very sick with fever, is convalescing.
Miss McGinty, of Augusta is on a
iisit to the family of Mr. Y. A. Mc¬
Ginty in the city.
Mr. Jas. A. Goode is very much
attached to a wee sm^ll boy that is
stopping at his home.
Mrs. Genie Haygood and -Miss
Ola Christain attended the millin¬
ery opening in Atlanta this week.
We print some very enteresting
facts relative to Alaska and the KTon
dyke on the 4th page of this paper
The Weekly office has turned out
some very surptrior job work this
week. It was of the style that pleas
esand satisfies all parties.
His many friends will be pleased
to know that Mjke Hudson, as trav
ling salesman for Fugazzi, is meets
iug with splendid success
The Weekly welcomes; Mr. J. L.
MeCalla and family as citizens of
Conyers. They occupy the McAl
itlur residence on Glade street.
Oar readers will notice the order
1 1st where in this issue postponing
/he Superior court of Rockdale fiom
llie first Monday in Oct. to the
second Monday in the same month.
Dr. W- D. Trayis was called to
Lewisville Ga., on professional bus
iu ss- The Doctor is thoroughly
iderated in his profession and is on<
of die best and most, successful pby
dciaus and surgeons in Georgia —
Covington Enterprise.
R esiding Elder J. S. Bryans, ol
f evingkn, arid itev. Mr. Eakcs, ol
Conyers, have been assisting tbt
pi.-.!or of |the Methodist church at
liu ledge in a protracted meeting,
and leport much good having beer
done for the Master.—Covington
Eu erprise.
The Jackson Argus says that a I
Snapping Shoals last Sunday then
was quite a show in the way of bap
tizing. Forty negroes were bap
tized in the liver, in the presence ot
a large ciowd of spectators - A
novel feature was the fact that all
tlifjr candidates for baptism were
dressed in white.
Rev. R. A, Bowman, preached
tome excellents and earnest sermons
at the Presbyterian church last Sun¬
day morning and night- There were
bur members added to this church
six to the Carmel church. Mr
Bowman has made many friends he¬
re. May the Lord bless his work
■ llaybton cor.—Covington Enter¬
prise.
l «j E. H. Almand left last Tues
Jay nt noon for Macon and will en
f ter -'Ficar University for the pur
■ pose of taking a law course. H<
has contemplated entering the pro
fession ot law for about a year and
only reached a final dicision in the
fflattti ast Monday. Maj. Almand
ts one of the brightest young men in
oui cry and has many friends who
Wl *l with for him all possible sue
sees in |,js new field
Bon t neglect to pay your
subset iption.
Lost.
A hj j.]! ‘‘Ledger.’’ either on the
Sheets tj Conyers or on the toad
from Cti yers via B. J. Marbut’s to
Tuekefs mill, last- Saturday night,
Ifofmn to Roy Swann and receive
t»asd,
Cotton 6K
Subscribe for the Weekly.
Mrs J m Harper, of Adanta, is on [ I
a visit to her father, Mr.
Smi'.b, near town.
Rev. II. J. Adams will preach at
the paper mill Sunday afternoon
4 o’clock.
Miss Bert Graham has returned
from.a pleasant visit to friends in
Covington,
Miss Maggie Price, of Atlanta, is
the guest of the family of Mr. Jas.
McC'alla in the city.
We regret to announce that the
condition of Miss Nora Plunket
doesn’t improve much.
Miss Clyde Taylor has return¬
ed from a pleasant visit to At¬
lanta and Canton -
Miss Jessie Stephenson one of
Covington’s fair young ladies, is the
guest of Mrs. Y. C. Almand in the
city.
Oak Grove church has a new
organ. The building will be
painted and otherwise improved at
an early day
The delegates from here to
the South River Association
have returned and report a very
pleasant session.
The price of cottou is appall¬
ing. It has gone below six
cents and it looks as if it would
continue to go down. It is a
terrible blow to the farmers.
Hon, R. H, Cannon, of Con
yers, who is the popular repre¬
sentative from Rockdale in the
general assembly, visited his
brother, Dr- T. C- Gannon, here
this week.—Jonesboro Enter¬
prise.
For the first time in several
months, Tax Coliecter E. F. Cook
was on the streets Wednesday even¬
ing. Ho has been confined to hit
loom contiuously since July. Mitt
me exception, every member of his
family lias been sick within that
ioie. with one death. We were
,lad to see him out and hope he
may soon be perfectly strong again
Mr. M. G Summers has commene
ed to l uild two new residences.
One, a live room cottage, will be
rected on Almand street, and tbe
other, a handsome eight room struct¬
ure, will be located upon the site
where lie has resided for several
years past. The old dwelling bar
already been removed and while tbi
work is in progress he and his family
will reside with Mr. D. N. Hadson
BIBLE MEETING.
There will be a Bible Society
Meeting to which all the congrev
gations are invited at the Prosby
teiian church iu Conyers tomorrow
night at 7 1-2 o‘clock. Dr- Myers
ind perhaps others wiil make addres
es. Everybody welcome and invited
to be present.
Ladies, Attention.
My stock of new- fall millin¬
ery is now ready. It consists
of all the latest styles and is in
every way complete and will
give perfect satisfaction to my
customers* With this an
noucement I cordially invite all
to visit my store in rear of post
office and examine my stock.
Most respectfully.
Miss Emma Riley.
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE
Thg tay books wi]l l;e open a f te ,
gept 20tht Bnd j wi u be a t the fol
[ 0W j C g pieces for the puipose of col¬
!ectjpg state aud county fax for the
Jear l897j as fo u OWB :
Lorraine distiict—Sept. 20,
Oct. 11, Nov. 5.
Honey Creek--Sept. 24, Oct. 15,
Nov. 8.
Sheffield -Sept. 27, Oct. 15, Nov
12 .
At John H Almafid's Bank, Con
yers, Ga,, balance of the time.
John H. Almand is authorized to
act as my agent, ;if lam unable to
take charge of tbe books at that
time.
E. wok, T. C.
No doubt have the trous- 1
we
ers you want.
The Blue Front.
Hudson is ad'veriis'ng ids cloth
iug this week. i
Grand assortment, of ribbon.
(Jlias. B. Hudson.
We handle all kinds ot fancy
groceries.
D. M, Altnnnd & Sons.
Best hue of shoes shown here
in years—we have them.
Chas B. Hudson.
The Blue Front is a
stoie.
Our notions attract the eye.
Chas. B. Hudson.
Read Summers 1 advertsement. He
prints prices this week.
We have just opened our
clothing. Come and see us be¬
fore you buy.
D. M, Almand & Sons
We show more beautiful dress
goods than an}^ house in town.
Chas. B. Hudson.
See those trunks we are clos¬
ing out.
The Blue Front.
I am paying the top of the
market for cotton seed. Don’t
sell until you see mo.
A N. Plunket.
We have one price—-the low
est.
Chas. B, Hudson.
Judge A, C. MeCalla and Mr.
D. N. Hudson went down to
Covington on business this
week.
We show more silks than half
of the town besides.
The Blue Front.
Mrs. H. L. Shipley, of Clark
-ston, visited here this week.
See our hats and you buy one,
Chas, B. Hudson.
Don’t fail to see our furniture
before buying. We can save
-ou money.
D. M. Almand & Sons.
Mrs. Chas- B Hudson, tvlio
has been sick for several days,
ts imnroving.
The Bine Front for silks and
dress trimmings.
Mrs- vv N. Hudson of Atlanta,
is the guest of relatives here. i
Everything in our store at I
the lowest cash price, We
have received heavy shipments
md they must sell,
D; M. Almand & Sons.
New stock of embroideries
aid ribbons.
The Blue Front.
We have no old goods, every¬
thing new.
Chas. B. Hudson.
Ladies, come and see our nice
line of Dress goods.
D. M. Almand & Sons.
Rev. H- P- Myers, D. D., super
intendent of the American Bible So¬
ciety for Georgia, will preach at the
Methodist church in Conyers on
Sunday (to-morrow) morning at H
i clock
Our < ( Battle Axe” Shoe for
children is warranted—every
pair.
The Blue Front'.
Clothing good, cheap, hand
dome and that fits at
Chas. B, Hudson’s.
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No(i<*<‘.
To those who are indebted to the i
Wklkty for subscription we would
ask that they please bear in mind ,
rr .ToXrini d a«o»«|
i
but many small amounts make a
arge one and we can't afford to lose
them Please settle with us as soon
as you
CASTORIA.
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J - *’• Tillky, A M. Mi Ki.vani v.
FIRE INSURANCE.
uio« nJui^worR 0 we°pay \di “loss•«!
promptly and without iuig.uion, w.
insure ail kinds of city or tovu prop
erfv, oniiiHry Dwellings, Darns, Stock.;
tenant homes etc., at the very lowest !
ran s We will aiso Lake care f yotu
Valu « bl « P»P* r * and J’i
suaoee Polaeses tn Joihurc , j
-AlmaaidFs Vaults free!
off charge. A
We solicit your patronage.
TILLEY & MCELVANKY. .1
CASTORIA.
Is o*
e 7 jr j
wr»pp«.
We have the latest styles and
shapes in Hats. Don't fail to see
our stock before you buy
McDonald «fc Haygood.
I ><‘M l llf-i.
Miss Huldy Cook, of Delvalb
county, was buried near Mid
way academy, Lorraine district,
last Sunday. The funeral scr
vices were conducted by Rev.
J. F. Rowan. To the bereaved
we extend sympathy..
The death of the little infant
of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Oovvens oc¬
curred at their home in Shef
field last Saturdy. The sorrow¬
ing parents have the sympathy
of many friends.
Prof. Jas. White is to sing at
Mt. Vernon on the 5th Sunday
in October.
The members of Union church
will have some work done on
the housc at au early date,
Prof. J. I). Davis has been
elected principal of the school
at Union for another term.
If you are seeking a Stylish hat—
one that is really fine and that will
make you look well you cau find it
at
McDonald & Hayso xl’s.
CASTOBIA.
The foe- is
sigaatib — cn
CTsry
£/■ wrapper.
NOTICE.
I am prepared to do any kind
of mechanics work on short
notice. See me or call at Wejsk
office.—J. F. Wallis.
Tire Atlanta Constitution’s
fifth missing word contest is
now on and the sentence reads
as follows; “ A study of the
origin of *- ’ now iu this
—
country will impress one with
the largeuess of the number
that have been intioduced from
Europe. ” $1.25 will secure a
guess at this missing word and
gets this paper and The Week¬
ly Constitution for one year.
Give us your name.
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See us.
TURNER BROS.
JOHN H. ALMAND, BANKER.
CONYERS, GEORGIA.
Exchange bought and sold. Collections made on all parts ci t he
Accommodations ex tended consistent wit li sound oankinj;
Overdrafts WlM I>? ST.d HOder „ Stiffly CUrClim*
JlOt i!SOil'llC
stain cce.
Otiice hours from 8 a. m. fill I r.M. lill furl her noiiet>.
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FOR
GO TO
THE GAILY DRUG CO.
¥\eep Posted!
To do this you must be a reader of
THE CONYERS WEEKLY. It
costs on y 75 cents a year in advance
NOW IS THE TIME
To Qet It
PHOTOGRAPHY.
BROOK’S GALLERY.
UP-STAIRS OVER POST-OFFICE,
CON ERS, GA.
All work guaranteed.
Prices to suit the times.
Good work in all lciuds vveath
R. B. Brooks, l’otographer
It pays to advertse your business
and you can And no better advertis¬
ing medium than the WEEKLY.
SOME CLOSE . .
. . QUOTATIONS
> KlHOlMXi m
WITH 6C- COTTON:
One case fruit of the loom
bleaching at tic yd.
4,500 yds Riverside checks 5c.
All calico at 5c.
Good seaisland at 5c.
Good cotton flannel at Go.
Pillow cases only ten cents.
40 in. serge only 25c yd.
10 in. briliammo 29c,
Good yd wide bleaching 5c.
10-4 sheeting 15c.
25c ladies vests 15c.
50c ladies vests 25c.
•'! spools best thread 10c.
Pius lc paper; needles 1c.
Hoyt’s cologne 50c size 25c
i i 20e stze 5c.
Good whist broom 10c.
Good hearth broom 10c. I
Good 50c broom 35c. J
Good house broom 15c. i
Pkg. good envelopes 4c.
10c ink tablet 5c • 5c tablet 4c.
25c red flauyel 17c yd.
500 pr. suspenders at 25 per ct. j j
less than factory prices.
We keep everything that is wor
tllV Of Si firSt-ClaSS DlW/ GOOdS aild
— — , . , , ,
-W otioiis store Sit prices in keeping
with the times. Don’t buy anything
until you figure with us.
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ALLEN D SUMMERS.
Notice .
The registration book is now
open at M. If. Plunket,s store
for the registering of names of
voters of the city of Conyers in
the election for Mayor and al¬
derman io I e held on the 1st
Saturday in December next,
1897 •
M. H. Plunket. City clerk.
[ All the new shapes in hats.
! Trunks from 75c to $7.00.
j Men’s Shoes from $1 to $5,
j 127 pairs ladies shoes, only its
and 4s, on the job counter
at 09c. If you wear that
size you,will buy.
| Wool knitting thread 00c lb.
/-ej liyrs, all colors, otily 4c on.
Boys suits $2..00 and up,
suits 49c to $5.00.
Men’s suits $2.50 to $18,00.
All the new things in gents fur¬
nishing good3.
Clocks from 75c to $5.00.
Ladies gold watch $18.50.
All the new things in jewelry,
Embroidery silks lc spool.
Hooks and eyes 2o' a card.
Whalebones 5c a bunch.
Machine needles 5c a paper.
Good ginghams -lc per yard.
Curtain poles complete 25c.
Big shipment of carpets aud
mattings in a few days.
Got Summers’ prices.