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keeping up with the procession in Family and FaneY (* S r? v see tap ' * igMF'tWO n vsjsB ne. .. treat
all customers right and give them the best in quality and gr W ite.st in qunnti
tv that I can. 1 am ready for your holiday trade. Have i It *ges oci ton**** > con
fectioneries, all KB new. Affi ready to furnish nice fruit cakes or any other kind
of cakes on short notice, I will save you money on ail kinds of Christmas
goods. Give me your orders for that Thanksgiving dinner.
Yours for holiday bargains,
) B. B- M ’ D 0 N A L D.
PIANOS AND ORGANS
We keep a select stock on hand
at all times. J. P. TILLEy.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
Short Paragraphs, Personal and Otherwise; Gath=
ered for our Readers.
If Cohyers holds her own against
odds what would she do with the
odds in her favor?
Several of our young gallants
spent Sunday evening in Atlanta.
Miss Claud Treadwell, is visiting
friends in Atlanta this week.
Mr. R O Galley has been confined
at his brother’s home by sickness for
Hie greater part of the week. He is
much improved now.
Gov. Candler has appointed Thurs¬
day, the 29th day of November as
[Thanksgiving day.
Mrs. J U Rec-se, former proprie
trass of the Commercial Hotel, but
n-ov of Eaton ton, was with friends
a short time this week.
streets, bv the Conveis
1 uiks<'ivh'°- dav? Thequestion is
i ' ' Capt. (1 B Almand. A ' ,
j l;? to
When mamifactcring people get
h, p„ ; , )fa manufacturing establisment
k usually “hums.” Step up to the
L i milL This institution will pay
v-’lnoW. Everyman to his trade,
Miss Hattie Wallis is spending
S: tile time with her sister, Mrs. Bal¬
ks , in Augusta.
1 Mr. RW 'Linker has had some ad¬
ditions made to his already palatial
[residence.
Cotton picking is nearly over.
[T!' re is yet the a quantity steadily to advancing be mar
Aud and
pi's is a source of pleasure to those
kbo are holding for better prices.
jWe would suggest, however, that it
Ik III:e in.t very safe to hold cotton when
price is bordering on 10 cents.
Eu evidence that our town needs
k liiiifiicturiug establishments to
give employment to our people is
h upm,sized by the removal of Sever¬
al V, miles- from Conyers to other
|i sas where they should have secuied be serious em
; !,;eut. This a
[haucr ,
with our business men but
ll.i-y F-y s- ein to heed it not. Probably
c spect to move, too? at some lu
taus i ;me.
0,i 1 ha night of the 80th of No\ -
Kiber a debate between the two
Gi -tit's of Mercer University, on
lb- object: “Besolved, That the
fim ,i States should grant inde
,.ce to the Philippines,”
Ei e a great event. The debat
jo ■< representatives ot affirmative the Cice
U -USiS w ill take the
bite t bs Phi Deltas will take the
S-fiive. Mr. Aquilla C. Pyle,
lii is C > uuty, will be the third
Am fur the Ciceroniaus, and
AiLuta Journal says of 01 mm, him
Ui.ectiou with the announce—
f the approaching debate:
Y. i’vie entered college three
- rs ag..; is among the leading
.“•■junior class, i a n otear > 8
* fretful speaker. He has been
:■ wuvr iu literary and society
- u:ai he is in every way
iV*'■ Rr the conflict.
Miss Carrie Beck Davis, of Coving¬
ton, is the guesr, of Mr. and Mrs. A J
Summers.
Mrs. Chandler has been very sick
for several days past. We hope she
may soon recover.
Mr. B G Wallis, of Atlanta, was
here for a short visit this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Chick are now resi¬
dents of Conyers. They osc toy the
Shipley residence on Peek street.
Mr. W. E, Stovall, of Almon, was
here last Wednesday.
The oil mill is a tiling of constant
activity these clays.. The mill is
going day and night with splendid
results.
Mr. P II Langford's family will
Laiigfard ... has splendid , ... position . .
a
there and desitvs to have his fatnilv
with hhn . We regret to lose them.
C nigressman Livingston and eon,
Mr. Robert Livingston, left for Wash
ington, last Tuesday. They will re
turn to their home at Kings for the
hold ays.
Plunket and Almand\s roller flour.,
mg mill is going on full time and
gives perfect satisfaction to all custo¬
mers. Tiie new mill has been phe..
nominally successful and we are
pleased to announce it because of the
worthiness of its progressive and
popular proprietors.
Rev, Mr. Graham has accepted the
call to the Baptist church here and
will fill his first regular appointment
on the first Sunday in December. He
will preach in this church two Sun¬
days in each month, 1st and 3rd. The
fact that he accepted the call is a
source of much gratification to the
entire church and former pastor.
Small, portable bridges have
placed from sidewalk to street at all
places where sewer pipe was hereto
fore used so that the road machine ca
be used in the streets to the best act
vantage. It is generally aclmitteu
that the streets are now in better
condition than ever before and this
improvement will probable be made
still more perceptible from time to
time.
Sharp & King have the best
.'of mules ever brought to this mar¬
ket- See them if you wish to buy.
Rev. IO Walker preached bis fare¬
well sermon as pastor of the Baptist
chut ch at this place, last Sunday.
Two larp-e congregations heard him
at both services. Rev. Mr. Walker
lias rendered faithful service in this
church for three years.. He has
preached with earnestness and pow
gj* ^ ^ laborg will bear* fruit for
years to come. He is beloved by the
people of the town and community
for |,i s correct life, for the noble ex*
ample he sets in his daily walk and
for his earnest devotion to his Master
will be m i sge d by the church and
by the peop l e of the town. May the
power 0 f fn w and His protection be
wit b Bro- Walker and his good fain
ily iu their new home.
“I have some very cheap mon¬
ey I wish to place in long time
loans on Rockdale County farms
or on Conyers business or resi¬
dence property •
Apply to
R W Milner, A tty.
at Law Lithonia, Ga.
To The People.
I wish to think the people for
&CTK %"XTJ
that I will be prepared to serve them
inthestock market-this winter and
will do my best to give all casto
mers satisfaction .Please remem
that I guarantee all stock to be
strictly as represented.
L.A. Sharpo.
FOR SALE OR RENT.
Mrs. P. H. Langford’s reside.,ce
six rooms, on Peek street.
In answer to a telegram from
her husband, Mrs L. J. Almand
and family and Mr. Way man Tuck
t*r will leave for Sanford, Texas,
next Monday morning, where they
will reside in future. This is a
little earlier than Mrs, Almand
expected to go as it was not
thought that Mr. Almand .could
complete his arrangements for
their reception 90 s~on. Their
going is the occasion of genuine
regret to numerous friends here
and elsewhere.
Cards are out announcing the np
roaching nuptials of Rev. Alfred M
Pierce, of Rome, Ga., and Miss Bos
sic John Almand, <>f this city.
This happy social event is to occur
at the home of the bride’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Almand, next
Thursday evening at G o’clock.
Col. J C Barton, of Madison, is
in the city on business
Mr. Barton Christian, of Atlan¬
ta is in the city.
The Conyers Surburban train
came in an hour late last Tuesday
evening. The delay Was occasion
at Inman Park in Atlanta by
the train running into an old gen
tleman’s team who tried to cross
the track while the train was to
near at hand. The old gentleman
WJlg c0 „ s jd e rably bruised up but
recover. The horses were not
injured.
The single electric light on the
water tank at the Oil mill acceler
ates the minds of our people in
coutem pj a tion of the subject of
putting in a plant here and light¬
ing this city with such bright
light as she has not known before.
Advancement will not hurt but
will help us and we should by all
means go forward.
See Sharp & King if you wish to
buy stock. They will save you
money.
On account of the severe illness
of her mother, Miss Ada Whit nicer
has not been in charge of the Tel
ephone Exchange for the past few
lays. Her place has been sup
olied with Miss Lillie Still who is
making a very acceptable “cen
ral >.
Coayers Telephone Exchange i
HSIIOF SUBSCRIBERS*
a.
hardware CO
21 —ALMAND, J. M. res.
24— ALMAND, J. H. Bank, o o.
88 ALMON POST OFFICE.
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89—BAKER, J. C. res. — o
89-BLANKENSHIP. Zion ch .000
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■4 E.
82—CONYERS OIL MILL.
E.
24—EAKS, \V. J. res. 000
11—Express Co., G. P. TILLEY.
E.
10— GAILEY DRUG CO.
22—GUINN, DR. J. A.
80—GOODE, J. M. B. store, o o o
89—GIBSON, DR. J. T .-00
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8~_HE\VLETT. REAGAN
& DOWNS, store
28—HARDWICK, Dr. II. V. res.
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11—JOHNSON, GOODE, HUFF.
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89-KINGS’ Post Office. 0 — 0
REAL ESTATE SALE.
The land belonging to the estate of
F O Fielder will be sold before the
courthouse in Covington on die 1st
Tuesday in Dec, consisting of 295 a
cres, more or Jess, in the 8th district
of Henry now Newton county. This
is a valuable farm joining lands of J
A Scott and others For further in¬
formation call on
J, H. Almand. Adm.
Special ZVotice.
All true Masons in good stand
ing are requested to meet at lodge
room on the first Monday in Dec¬
omber at 7 o’clock. •
By order W. M.
L H Sigman, Sec.
This Noy. 23rd, 1900
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The sacrament of the Lord’s
per will beadministered at Smyrna
church on Sabbath. 2nd, of Dec-,
ember. Preaching as usual on
Saturday at U o’clock.
body invited. i
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Oouyers to Whitaker's...
,, ,, Baker’s.......... ............
,, ,, Goode’s.........
. >« „ Yeal’.s .......... ■
,, ,. Stan sell’s
,, ,, Dr. Gibson’s
,, ,, Gel. L F. Livingston’s....too
,, „ King’s 15 c.
,, ,, Snapping Shoals................25c.
,, ,, K. M. Warren’s................Kc.
,, ,, Almon.,....... 16c.
., Paper Mill ■10c.
,. Oil Mil'...... 00
10 cents from any station and Olub
to next first station and
rttations as above priced.
ItfSm XWWIQMS*
Always ha prompt in answering your
bell and give your Phone number
Darin? a thunder storm do not u c
the Telephone.
Operators must h-< polite; the same
com tesy is asked ; m mom.
It is against the laws of the state to
use olv-cone vnlgar.or pro! tine
over the Phoue and the same is forbidden
It is understood and agreed to that 1 he
sender and addressee, of telegrams are vo*
sponsible for errors made 1 telephone
tr nfiinissious, and in no event am 1 to
be held respousiablo for sue!, errors.
Do not use your Phone later than i) :80
at night, onlv in case of sickness or phy
siciou wanted.
Central is under no obligation to give
connection if yoc should refuse to give
year name if called upon.
Subscrib rs failing to pay their Phono
rental at the end of ouch mo th shall be
discontinued or required to pa; in ad
vaiice there-aft r.
Don’t use the Cl b Lines for passtime
or pleasure when there are others
ing to attend to basin ,«s.
The person calling for a connection
slic'd:! always ring off when con versa
tion is conch ded. Please remember.
All subscribers are expected to collect
for non-subscribers talk at their stations
and a ticket wifi b; made out at central
for same and statement 1 resented for
ame at end of each mouth according ly.
* flL V/hifakar, Jr‘
Prof. Chas. Clotfelter, of Mari¬
etta, spent Sunday with his par¬
ents here.
Airs. Phillips, of Lithonia, vis¬
ited Mrs. J 1’ Adair Thursday.
Social Circle is to have a cotton
factory. Redan will get one next.
Gentry’s dog and pony show is
splendid success. The street pa¬
rade is very catchy.
Mr, M C Summers is again on
the road for the II Y McCord Co
He has been at home for several
weeks past on account of sickness.
Those who owe us for The Wekk
ly are invited to call and pay up
We need the money and will call
on you unlesayou call on us.
*
Jordan & Goodman, photogra
pber9> are now located up stairs in
the Kight boilding .
Bring that wood you promised
We must have the wood or
the money thou owest.
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14—LANGFORD & SONS.
20—LEE, Dr. \Y r . II.'store, o oj
20—LEE, Dr. W. II. res 000
80—LANGLEY, I. L. stables.
89—LIVINGSTON, L. F.--
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25—McCORD, II. Y. res.
29—McDONALD, B.B. store.
F.
87— PAPER MILL.
88— PLUNKET & ALMAND, mill
12—PLUNKET, M. II. store.;
Hj
2S—REAGAN, C. E. res.
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” cp oUMMilitvS, uur nq \ * >. 1 store,
'' * qti.muad'p ‘ y 1 v J i ] > 1 • M. R. ros.
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80-STREET, N, 1. store. 0 o
80- STREET, N, T. res. o 0 o',
89—STA NSE LL, J. T. res. - 0 0 ©
39-SNAPPING SHOALS o 0 —
83—SMITH, E. A. res. — 00
T.
„ * t-CivER Sc ALMAND, store,
Timvpn * C JCN Jolt iiiiO.u. ,» mad store.
19— WALLIS, J. II. Weekly ^ ofltca
27—WOOD, W. W. res.
88—u ILLlAMS, W. J, 0
88—WARREN K. M. 00
res.--
Vacant houses in Conyers woul
be occupied if the town could give
employment to good and honest
men who want work.
From what we gather all the
students in the public school aye
making splendid advancement in
their studies. All teachers in the
school are evidently doing their
best in behalf of the students and
their work is showing up to their
credit. Such progress must be
eminently satisfactory to the pa¬
trons of the school.
To PATENT Good idatt
may be secured by
i our aid. Address,
1 THE PATENT RECORD,
n _ 11 j * oj
SubscrlDtlona to TUs Patent Besor-l si.00 oor
Beauty is a thin veil used by
some women to hide their im¬
pel fectiou8.
Titse your county paper. It
is your duty.