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CONYERS WEEKLY “ W% ft. JP m a r J & T i & a *■ > u -H I
VOL. XX
1902 - HAPPY NEW YEAR - 1902
CONYERS BUSINESS
BRIGHT PROSPECT FOR BUSINESS DURING 1902 .
The year just closed is another mile post successfully passed by
fie business people of Conyers and it is to their credit that no disas¬
ter has befell them in its passage. No failures have occurred to dis¬
turb the confidence or shake the faith of the people. Twelve months
of prosper 911 s business leaves them in splendid condition to begin the
Xew Year with a greater determination to merit the confidence and
patronage of the people of this and surrounding counties.
Conyers is noted for her reliable busiuess men a.«.d it affords the
Weekly-Banner great pleasure to record their continued integrity,
cleverness thrift aud enterprise. No better citizens can be found in
aiiy place and their prosperity is good for all.
During 1902 the business directory of Conyers, so far as wo have
obtained it at this time, will be as follows:
Tre Bank of Rockdale; John
II. Almand, President; C. B. Hud
sun Vice-President; W. J. Eakes,
Cashier. This, of course, is . one
0 f the most important business
institutions in the city, It is a
chartered institution and its offi¬
ces and directors are some of our
very best and cleverest business
ECU and citizens. They have
attained, success in the business
world by dint of economy and
native ability. They have the
cos. faience of the people and do a
large business.
8. E. Brodnax, dealer in Bug
gse« Wagons, Harvesting Ma
chi: cry, Fertilizers etc. is a stc-.r
ling young business man who is
succi eding in business and mak
i s lor himself a splendid reputa¬
tion.
Charles B. Hudson, Dry Goods,
Clothing and Notions, has built
up a business of which he is
ly proud. His patronage
fies to his popularity.
M.11. Plunket, General Mer¬
chant, has enjoyed a prosperous
year His business has grown con¬
stantly from year to year and he
has mr.de many friends.
J. J. Langford & Sons, one of
theoldwt firms in the city, has
a reputation that guarantees its
favor am ong the people. They do
a large business.
Thompson Stewart is building
kp a good business. He now car
res family groceries in addition
to his other lines and is prosper¬
ing.
Miss Ragland, Millinery, is a
P n l'u ar 6tore. She enjoys a good
patronage.
Busk & Clotfelter, General
Mpr< haii’s and mostclever gentle
ni?n, are making friends and cus
t"’.v,ors. '1 hey are gradually in
cr ^h e tl.eir stock and will do
tteil durie.g the new- year.
E. S. Everett, manufacturer of
nearniHs ai ’d harness reparer, is
doing w e l|. He is a splendid
*wknia n an d strives to please.
G. L Kexxon, fancy groceries,
.
‘V! aduii ,,eot,he old reliables”, He is
■'y t< stoex and expects to
LA o a i Hi >"r usine88
i : this year.
A i a; ardware Co. will
carry cer stock and do a lar
l?er i uic;, than
T e ar ever
firm is growing and
H. porous grow.
4 ■ will continue hia
Hi i fiE PeupIe. By The PsnplB, Fur The Penpls
CONYERS. CA . FRIDAY, JAN- 3 1902.
blacksmith business. He has
prospered and. will do more work
this year than ever before.
W. V, Almand has made a rep
utatiou as Undertaker. He is well
equipped and is accomplished in
Ins line. Conyers is fortunate to
have him. We know many other
towns that are not so fortunate.
P. G. Tucker, Warehouseman,
Lumber dealer and Blacksmith, is
dcing a splendid business. He is
clever and has many friends.
I. Ji. Langley, the clever young
stock dealer, has many friends
and patrons. He has few superi¬
ors as a judg« of good stock and
he is making for hanseli a repu¬
tation in the Conyeis stock trade
Marvin Lifsey, Liveryman, is
doing a good busiuess and has
bright prospect for the new year.
Street & Huff, the hustling
general merchants, are never to
be left. They do a large business
every year and expect to break
the record in 1902.
Hewlett, Reagan & Downs, a
trio of clever gentlemen, consti¬
tute one of the best firms in the
city and do a very large business.
They are successors to the J. H
Almand Co,
J W. Carter will continue his
shoe shop and will try to drive
more tacks this year than ever be
lore.
Tucker & Almand will continue
at their old stand. They do a
large and profitable business and
are active cotton buyers.
Johnson, Goode & Huff, house
furnisners, have a beautiful store;
and a very large stock. They are
clever fellows and make you feel
at home, They expect to hustle
this year.
W.H. Lee & Sox, druggists,
are doing a large business. They
have an immense stock and a well
arranged store. They expect to
increase their volume of business
this year.
Lifsey & Wood, clever gentle
men deal in fertilizers and buy
cotton, They do a thriving bus
iness.
Hopkins & Medlock proprie
tors of the cent store, aie new in
business circles but it i9
that they are here to stay.
Miss Bishop, Milliner, is doing
splendid business and has good
J. P, Tilley, dealer in fertili-
zers and cotton buyer, has been
long established in this line. He
is also State agent for Schulz Pi¬
anos and Organs.
The Galley Drug Co. has en¬
joyed a flattering business the past
year and hopes for greater success
during 1902.
Gailey Dry Goods Co. has al¬
lowed no moss to grow around its
place the past year and during the
new year greater activity is hoped
for.
J. M. Gray will be glad to mend
your shoes when they need it. He
is a faithful worker and appreci¬
ates patronage.
Jack Summers will continue to
keep the Parlor Grocery Store at
the top. He has enjoyed a good
patronage the past year aud will
try harder during 1902.
Mrs. Cowan, Milliner, is
ning success.
A. D. Summers, the oldest dry
goods man in Conyers, wears
smile as a result of last
business. He will push
and upward this year.
J. W. Hollingsworth ,
merchant, will be found at his
stand this year with bright
pects ahead.
McElvany & Stovall will be
new firm handling fertilizers
hardware, buggies etc. They
clever gentlemen and will do
B. B. McDonald will keep
market and grocery store
up-to-date this year. He is
well and will do better.
G. A. Lucas will be found
his old stand another year
he is doing well.
J. C. Stephenson, general
chant, has enjoyed a large
ness the past year and is ready
his friends and customers
He will also sell fertilizers this
C. G. Turner, Livervman,
tleman and cotton buyer will
active during the new year and
expects to do a good business.
Sharp & King, stock dealers,
are doing a fine business and their
dealings are reaching into sur¬
rounding counties.
Wallis & Still, Warehouse
men and Lumber dealers will do
a large busiuess this year.
W. T. Stewart, warehouseman
has had a profitable year and has
a bright prospect before him.
C. W. McDonald, family gro¬
ceries. will continue to serve his
patrons and friends He deserves
success.
Plunket & Almand, Roller
flouring mill, do a splendid busi¬
ness and please their patrons.
Pirkle & Crumbley will do
blacksmithing and manufacture
buggies and wagons. They will
do well.
The Commercial Hotel will
continue to please its many pat
rons and grow in popular favor.
If there are those we have failed
to notice it was not intentional
and we wish them well anyway.
The Weekly-Banner extends
y#»ar greetings to all these
worthv business people and hopes
that they may be more prosperous
thi- vear than in the year just
closed They are worthy, enter¬
prising citizens and we are glad to
labor among them._
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