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About Conyers weekly. (Conyers, GA.) 1895-1901 | View Entire Issue (May 7, 1898)
V : UK COM EB.< WEEKLY. C fici OF THE COUNT!. J. H. WALLIS. i us.Olreat < -uvers as M-COUd • . wail matter. Satitkimy, May, 7, 1898. r uoc:>is ■' c ,,-r line .ube( for iir-t qnent ic-; in- r icti inch ti-M 8 ,’v. •’i" 1 ’- per for » . each subsequent fl • it, r-i l(/li ■ - for |r •crt'O'i. ,«:;]>.( i-TiOX RA rS: 7s /rr, ! *i ‘ v.MTiop........ 00 f f «: 11 :i()\ance ••• ......Stic . ) the Qiiitm rt Free Press has beeu interviewing the ladies on the war qitetthru Here is the opinions of t.vo of (hen:: Mists Jamie Scotia Snow: “I am op~ posed lo kiibi men. They an- too scarce : <>w. 'i’hore arc too many U;. u itted states in iiicsc miss ca L mied Slates:' Miss Lee Lei .' ! t; Opposed to peace anj wiser- an ' all the time War is the j f ! i n 1 condition of the human f amiv, and al way will be as loiii i as women live. Tlio winds 're war with the ocean, the politicians are at wai with each ol her. Men nin\ cry peace, but theie is no peace O'^AJS The Phi lippines. Most persons who have given i trillion to the pending conrt’o versy with Fj .An u mernbt i that the Phiilippines'are off the fioutbeasfern feast, of China, and is to the southward of For¬ mosa, but they probably fail to recall what'an extensive territo ry is cmbiacfl ..i Spain’s pos¬ sessions then The Phillippine archipelago includes nearly 600 islands. The greater number <<f {Lon aro • n ■ ;!, but thirteen arc quim largi - Luzon, the lar¬ gest and the richest of the group, has all area of 40,000 square mil etc Thu capital, Manila, i on this island, end is a. city of gome 300,000 vo*. Is. The city is ■ id, rich and picturesque, and Lot) a largo commerce in sugar, t ( tup and tobacco, Mindanao is the island second in size, and lias an area of approximately 37,000 square miles. I bo total aiea of the whole of Spain’s possessions in the archipelago is about 150,000 -quare tulles, or more than three tunes the area i f Cuba. The pi pulatiou o; the 1 Tiillippineo is estimated at a ! out 8,000,0171. but its any thing; but homogeneous. There art a dozen races probably, and hall breeds in imi si ibublo medlhy. Weyler, it will be remembered, was governor general of the Phillippines before bo was sen! to Cuba, and “pacified” the is¬ lands by methods which have given him the n It of “butcher, : : t he natives are especially bitter against Spain In cans- of Wey¬ ler, and won hi probably wel¬ come the American ileet and coperate with the ships to tin end of revenging themselves upon their oppiessors.—Ex, CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Rind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of rut: Sid ary of the King of Spain is $1, iOti.OOO per year, with a family allowance of $600 060. Alphon o, who is a grand¬ son of tlie famous Queen Isa¬ bella. will be 12 years old on May 17th next. The great me chant prince, j Jno, phia. VVanantaker, of Plnladel ima told his male employ es that if any < F tliem and that an insurance of $1.000 will bo paid to the family of i any one losing his life in the • military service. O .A. SI O H. X -A.. Sears th» ite tei Ysa Hats M»a;s Bought j Siijaatars ii Al xM "■ V,KV, i Fifty Years Ago. This I* t!ie crn'fie in which there grew Tliut thoughi ... philanthropic hraia /, rcmcfly tlutt .Id make life nrw Por the mult lea that wire racked with pain. >Tivie. ha; : pgii'.' i i mflUc,yau Itnow by Ayer, some >..cra ago. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla was in its infancy half o cen¬ tury ago. To-day it doth "be¬ stride the narrow world like a colossus.” What is the secret of its power? Its cures! The number of them! The wonder of them! Imitators have fol¬ lowed it from the beginning of its success. They are still be¬ hind it. Wearing the only medal granted to sarsaparilla in the World's Fair of 1803, it points proudly to its record. Others imitate the remedy; tkey can’t imitate the record; So Veas-s of Cures. Mass Meeting. The l’eopJ Party executive <■( nuniu- ( I U< ('Glide county 3i 1 1 in (luiyct , Saturday. April ! i . IS;'8, hi,,I (,rd<-mla inr.ssmeet- 3) g of the.fiait v on .May 11. ISi)8, to nondoate i- enmiidnio for rep- 3< nmtative in the next general ns »imbly.;iO(l ; 'so cnmlitlntes foi x r riotis <’(,vi i;’. \ (.fiices, and to se l'( t delegates to the state conveb- 1 i u In Ic held in Atlanta, .tiny Rill, i8P8. 7 his May -Itli, 1898. \V. F. McDaniel, ('li'iii Fx, Coin. J. T. Stan*']]. Seciy. t fl'In* War. Since mil’ h -1 Lsuo Commodore IV v.t'y has in tuul destroyed the I punish fleet t Manila, silenced the forts and, V is said, is in pns »e- sion of t !>" eit v. This liattl v. as fought last Sun ♦Vty. and wildit is known to have 1 1 en n groat victory -for our flag. jet the anthi t’dies at Washington 1 r.ve reeciv d t:o •llicinl report "•of the engngi'iuci t Since the i port if this great v - ton I lew cy ms been the hero < I llie Inmr and t -i" pcopl > are a x siting hi- report with much <‘U I i mess. Sampson's d.-et hn> maintained 11 e Idookmh of Havana without Miy vi mu sp al incident during the past wc U until a day orsnngO ■w hen a port n of the licet fi-ft juestunnldy for Rorto liico. where it is exp.ctu t-> engage the Spanish i h tilla. Sampson's men are said 1 o he eager to tight ami are hope¬ ful of a victory that will eclipse Power's. The Georgia volunteers are he ’>* gmobilized ;;i Gamp Northen at riffm. ami may soon tie The condition of the pC( iple on the island is , it to tie wretched. The war, in the< •pinionof many, will not hisi long. Spain is mui W# to cope with the F 8, R«val Bakes the fo ci pare, jI>- 'osa ana dslldous. Pc? gm 'W 0 „ m ii .3 pc : m Pura Ti y HOYA. BAKIN') T A-rn C9.. REW YCJ»K. 1 s t hf*. Tl„ inf.,,. of Mr. «d Mrw. Curl i iiillirs di“(? last S ir.ffi y morning at s’>: The is:;, vai service was conducted Monday morning «t 1J o' docK/it r he paper miil church by !'■ J K Wallis. iimI the 1 •:i! oc urn d ni East view eeira o i y immediately «frirwa'<!. The YVkkki.v io:,ks sympathy to the bereaved parents. Florence, the 18 months old (laugh t.,-of Mr.and Mis. A. W. Maddox. died last Wednesi’ey ir cIock. Tbefuner; 1 service was con ducted at the gra - ' by Dr. (yogg on Thursday evening. h e i •mains were hurried in Fcstview cemeter; . Our sincere sympathy is tendered the bereaved parents. The death of Ctipi. J. M. White oc curred at his home in this county Wednesday evening’ nth o’clocK ter two years of great suffering. For twelve months past Opt. His White was confined to his room, sight failed him and his reason was seriously He impaired. of the county's was one one most prominent citizens, respected and honored by all. The funeral was preached by Elder Jno F.Almand a the residence on Thursday evening after which the body was interred in the family bury¬ ing ground. The casKef in which the body was laid to rest was made of heart cedar, three years ago, under the direction cfCapt. White. The tree from which the platiKswere cut grew just intis rear of his home. Mr. P. H. Langford made the casKet. The deceased leaves a large number of relatives and friends who mourn, and The Weekly sympathizes with them. Miss Mamie Nelms left last Thurs¬ day morning for Luke, On., Wilcox county, to take charge of a school. She taught at this place last year with much success and with great satisfaction to her patrons. ( i If people would use the same diligence in spreading the good things they hear and know a bout people that they do in her¬ alding every rumor of bad, the world he better oil, and the tat¬ tler would have a surer chance of heaven. ” Col. W. F. Cody. “Buffalo Bill, t ■ is to be chief of scouts in the war with Spain. He has served with General Miles be fore and will do good service in the field.—Ex HEADY? -Va N7~" ;o LIFE IS SHORT AND TIME IS VALUABLE. Are you going some where? Ride a “bike” and save time. We can sell you one cheap or rent you one at reasonable price. We do all kinds of CYCLE REPAIRING. WE ALW) CAKBV A nice new stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE which we are selling cheap for CASH. We have a nice stock oc canned goods and fancy groceries. See us and get our prices. Langford Bros. "A m * 1 | —Ea m WET & SAMPSON Great Activity. Business improving ev¬ ery day. The war Will W soon end and the country will prosper as she never did before. Be on time. I — tlol« '-woE '. Alii* LJ i Iv 1A.V of l Cl o -f L i vr t SUMMERS ( l A. D. : Biff Cash House: At (VistU’.v'K Mill. >PA'l 'Y'FA-VY u SrVoSrtteJ” 1 • about east , ot , hniii seven minus | j town : hr. , an; . L, y\ n ir,. -Ml. ana ....a 1 Mrs. S. ; Or tlnax. , ->ert r. . -uisses (indicia. 1 illiv.n McCaila. Ruth .y I)t | j.jjj.. Norman. Mary mi stnasel!. Fhaync? Austin, Em Keegan, and Kate Whaley. Messrs. Clias. Nowell. Walter Ailcn bummer*. De« .. Alniand. McDonald. Arthur, Langford. Oti* jj T ,.. ir< i Turner and K. E. -.oven. A A joined . . the . The party Mr. was C. K. Galley in and *r fernoon bv Miss Alice Martin. The day was one of genuine pleasure to the entire party, CASTORIA For Infants and Children. Tls fit- it n aiEile tr,rj c! VTIPH*. It is the private opinion of many people in Georgia that Gov. At¬ kinson is displaying most his too much eagerness to advance po¬ litical interests, and it is being asked "what does Gov. Atkinson know of military tactics?” The Governor is a good and brainy man but his insatiable greed for place has had a woeful effect upon his sense of propriety and good judgment. CASTOHIA. Beers tee The Kind You Hava Always BmjK Signstere of Spain owes a public debt a mounting to $75 per capita; France's debt reaches$166 a head; Great Britain, $87; Italy, $76; Austria, $70; Russia, $80; Tur¬ key, 27; United States, $16. Ger¬ many is practically out of debt. CAstronzA. Bears tfca The Kind Yon Hava Always Bought Signature * of Take this paper. The largest fish of the sea sen was brought to town yesterday morni g. It was a blue cat. weigh IS pounds. It was caught in South river. Tax Receivers TVotie<‘. The books for r reiving rax returns for the year 1888 are now open and f will be at the countv Precincts as foi ' lows: Sheffield, April 27. May IS. June ;». Lorraine, April 2s. May 20, Jnn<. lit. Honey Crectc. April28. JJ«v27.Jnne 17. (i II Hull. It T K. At J. J. Langford's store. ’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. For < h >}!£s'i'<'.«ifs. I hereby anneunc' rhj- candidacy to represent tlie people of the Fifth Congressional the district Chicago in the 56th Congress, on platform. I promise, if elected, to give close at¬ tention to every mat ter pertaining’to their interests, in a businesslike way. I refer the people or'this district, in which!have lived for thirty-eight years, to my public and private re¬ cord in forwarding the interests of those whom I have represented. Yours to command, ( has; I. Bkanav. FO R K E1 * REEN AT IV E. I hereby announce myself a candi¬ date for represenative in the general assembly sub.eet to a democratic primary. Respectfully, R. II. Cannon. For Tax Receiver. I announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Tax Rec¬ eiver, of Rockdale primary*. County, subject to the democratic I thank the people for that support that gave me the office two years ago and J will appreciate their continued confidence and support in the coming election. If elected I promise to faithfully dis charge thedutiesof the office. Respectfullv. G‘ H. Hull. For Clerk, T announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of Superior court of Rockdale county, subject to a dem¬ ocratic primary if any, Thanking the people very kindly for their past support, I again solicit-their support, If elected 1 will do my best to serve the people acceptably, You it, to serve, Jxo, E, Whitaker, — 'L --- For Tux Collector. I hereby announce myself a candi¬ date for the office of Tax Collector of Rockdale county, subject to a demo¬ cratic !f primary lne if any" I seek the nyself c °,r* capable u r, of . cd acceptably if 1 J> filling el ,^ l ! i? Stng that tt'e.PeoPle | ^’ 1 f ° Kup p ?i rt au< elect me, lam, T-m very . rcspecfully, - P • G. tiotfelter For llcceivcr. I I myself candidate ! announce a for Tax Receiver of Rockdale county, subject to action of Democratic par¬ ty. My friends throughout the coun¬ ty know 1 need the office, and if they will give me their support I will, iii case of election, sen e them faithful¬ ly. people. 1 earnestly ask the support of the Very respectfully, J. AYaUKEK Al,.'-TAX’D. County Ti'cnsui'ci'. 1 hereby announce myself » cm mil dat for the office of County Treasurer subject to the action of the Democrat¬ ic primary. I promise, if elecefd, to give the county a citnn, honest ad¬ ministration. 1 desire to thank my friends for past patronage, and hope I may merit a continuance of same. . Yours to command, James A. Dukes. For Treasurer. I announce myself n candidate for the office of Treasurer of Rockdale county if subject to a democratic pri¬ mary, any. Thanking the people tor any support they may give me. I promise, the if elected, to do my best to serve people acceptably. Yours to serve Hillman A. Moon. For Cleric. the I respectfully of the announce myself candi¬ to voters county as a date for the office of Clerk of Super¬ ior Court of Rockdale county, sub¬ ject to the action of the Democratic party. 1 will thank the people of the county for their support and will discharge tlie duties of the office faith fully and honestly if elected. Very respeetfYllv L. h. Sigman. ox- Sheriff. I hereby announce mv candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Rockdale county, subject to the action of the Democratic party. I heartily thank the people in for rhe the support and respectful¬ they have given me past ly ask them to vote forme. If elect¬ ed I shall, in the future as in the past. serve them faithfully and honestly. Yours truly. \V- H. M. Austin. For Representative, 1 hereby announce myself a candi¬ date for representative, subject to the democratic nomination and ask the 1 support of my friends. Respectfully. G H Turner. LEGAL ADVERTlSf ments, Lot to I K 1M N1M - SKK . < : oc.rcia, Rr/ekda To whom It rosy £ mo l'■iniion, , . adniinDfi '"’ **• It. <>f \Vm. H. Cooper'. 1>V. , r npl’lk-atfou y«t* |,i for s trout bis trust .. , V” ! ’ •"ii and J wilt pas* ;.--n fi'c- r. first Monday in August )■•>" Ah" muter my hand a <: < f,1 this. Mev3, iss. ' " «r.et«re Adv. 6. A. ii. it elias Ore. LETTERS AT)-HNlSTiiATIOX. Groki.ja. Rockdale countv, ’is) whom it mav concern-—T Hranade hay- in due form s ti.e undersign.-br petmaV, applied ters of adimmsArat.oii nt l e oi Renjsmin on , deceased, Hreimde. iaF „f county, on the same.on the and first ! wilh-aU;; Mo-i''-,. June next. (liven mv'i;.,, „ and uiiher Mav'? official signature this. If 98. A. -M. Helms, 0 At,' Adv. $3. SUPPORT. G kotosja, Rockdale county. V rs. Sarah A Curry having made application for twelve months’ sin,, port out of the estate of Win. !■’ Cur¬ ry. deceased, and appraisers dulv up. pointed their to set apart the same, bavin* filed return, all persons con co rned before are hereby flic requested to show cause court of ordinsrvnf said county, on the flirt Monday in June, 1898, why said return should not he made the judgment of the court. This 3rd day of May, 189H. Adv. $3. A. M. Helms, Ord. SHERIFF SALE. Will be sold on the first Tuesday in June, before the courthouse door in Conyers, Rockdale county, (; R ., within tiie legal hours of safe., the following described property to-wii: One house and lot in the town of Conyers, said county, eon raining one half acre, more or less, fronting on Nor.h street and hounded onthe i\, ,-th and west by Jas. ( Barton's j lace,on thesouilibyEG Galley and on the east by - said north street; Levied on as the property of Malii:da Smith, the defendant in execution, to satisfy one fifa issued from Fulton Superior court in favor of Jas C Barton and a giiinst said Malioda Smith, Tenant April in posession 28. 1898- notified of this lew, this Adv $3.99 IV FI M Austin Sheriff. Also at the same time and placs will be sold to the highest bidder for cash the following p. -pei-ty to wit: Seventy-five acres of land, injre or loss, in the 4th district of original¬ ly Walton, now Rockdale county, part of land lot No.-. hounded on ths East by T C Mitchell and the Bailey place, Blake, south by B J B L Bradford, McCalla and (' A west by north by G W Simonton and ('iiar Moon. Said land levied on as land of G P & E S Sigman ' to sat rioV isrv an eXBCHt : OI1 iMSUC . c) Rom Supc court of Rockdale county in fn ofWEft T J Treadweii, sni’viv illM - partners of J & IV R Treudivcll, against said W (i H P Sigman Austin, and Sheriff. E S Sigman. M Adv, $4.08. = x-:i tor's Sti i<*. Agreeably to an order of the court of Ordinary, of Rockdale comity, Jno. and in pursuance Candler, passed of an order the of Judge April S at term, 1898, will he sold before tlie court horse door, of Rockdale coun¬ ty, on the first Tuesday in June. 1898, within the legal hours of sale, the following’property to-wit: All of a certain tractor parcel of land, known as tlie (ice mill property, lying an( ! being in the lfifh district of originally being Henry, now Rockdale county, bound¬ parts of land lots 370 and 371, ed as follows: Beginning at a maple near spring, near bank of Y ellow riv¬ er. on v est side, running along in the direction of the road south 81 degrees to a post oak eleven chains and thirty links, thence north two and three fourth degrees west along origintiUiU bank of 1 ' to Yellow river, to tiie mist lmks. said river 16 chains and 86 thence down the bank of said river at high water mark to a point opposite the beginning corner, tlienee across the river to the beginning corner in¬ cluding the mills, .containing fifteen and five-eights acres, being the same more or less, sold its the property of \Y J (lee. late of said county deceas¬ ed. Terms one third cash, one third the 15th of October, 1898, and one third on the 15th of December. 1898. with 8% interest on deferred pay* ments. Jos. F. Gee, Adm. Adv. $7.80. A FRICANA will cure Constipation and is a wonderful Liver Medicine . Try «• NOTICE. I am at my old stand with a good line of coffins, cas¬ kets and iuneral supplies. My ser¬ vices, hearses and harness free oi charge. funeral Director.
