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VOLUME II NO. 36 Fifth District Voters to Elect Congressman Wednesday Next Wednesday, October 2nd the votors of the Fifth Congressional Dis trict will cast their ballots, or those who are sufficiently interested, for iiieiiilHU* of congress from this dis trict to fill the unexplred term of the lute Leslie J. Steele. From all indi cations I hen* will be a very light vote polled, fust a little over four thous an(l voted in the Democratic primary #n( l there will likely be no more, if us many votes east in the election next Wednesday. Robert Ramspeck, tlie Democrats nominee, who defeated Mrs. George grown in the primary is being opposed bv Hooper Alexander, of DeKalb and Col J. H. Palmer, of Atlanta. Mr. Alexander is runnning as an independ fnt and Col. Palmer as a “Progressive Independent” whatever that is. Mr. Ramspeck was nominated over his op ponent by a vote of approximately four to one and his majority over his two opponents, it is stated by those who know, the election will depend on the number of voters casting their ballot. All of the candidates have spoken in Rockdale. Col Ramspeck and Mr. Alexander at Conyers and. Col. Palmer at Milstead. Mr. Alexander spoke here Saturday .afternoon .to the smallest crowd to greet any of the candidates. From bis statements the country is headed for the demnition bowwows with the Democrats being at both ends, pushing and pulling to get the country to that place, wherever it may lie. Democratic leaders over the district are urging the voters to go out next Wednesday and vote for the nominee and stick to the old party. Mrs. Biwvn defeated in the primary is supporting Mr. Ramspeck. Big Auction Sale Here Thursday The real estate belonging to the late W. V. Almand will he sold at auction next Thursday at Conyers. The pro perty, consisting of six dwellings, two warehouses and three brick stores in town and the farm is just a short dis tance from Conyers. All of the property is well located and most of it rented to desirable ten ants. Mr. E. L. Almand, administrator of the estate says that it will he offer ed the public at their own price. With the present valuations of real estate h is likely that some of this property tfill lie sold for less than the worth. The Johnson Realty Auction Com- Patiy, of Atlanta has charge of the sale. Everybody is invited. There will he some free attractions, music hud other things to keep the crowd in a good humor and the sale will likely draw a large crowd here next Thursday, October 3rd. Special Train For Ga.-Yale Game Conyers will be afforded the rare sccommodations that results from train service to and from Ath ens u l K)t i the occasion of the Georgia a*e football game in the classical clty ’ Saturday, Oct, 12th. Leaving Conyers at 8:07 A. M„ pas eenKers will arrive in Athens at 11:40 and by special arrangements, - allowed to get off at the srtadium ns tead of up town where other ar range ments would have to be made to m I,ar 'k out to the game. The return jfp "'ll start immediately direct from le stadium after the game and Should r^' h Conyers around eight o’clock that night. The city of Athens urges that you ® ar k jour car in your own garage that y and make the trip by train and, o ‘ lls contribute toward their handling C |( ’ many thousands of automobiles. I or shine, you r trip to and from j 111 Ls on the train will be safe, com i ( nal)| o and economical. The round Tiel/' lre from Conyers will be $2.79. 'f t, are now on sale at the Conyers ae Pot. p ßesbyterian auxiliary Auxiliary met at the home of A|v "' Collum, with Mrs. Dora Enii' frS ‘ Tack McCollum and Miss %!!' Hollingsworth as joint host hojs.fter an interesting program and the %vhl tlie nieeting, tea was "tendance was splendid. . [ @l)t Uoth&nlc llecorii —■ Iml jsk i ■ $ ROBERT RAMSPECK Democratic Nominee who will be elect ed next Wednesday. Ramspeck Issues His Final Appeal Robtlrt Ramspeck, nominee of the White Primary for Congress, has is sued the following statement in regard to the general election to be held next Wednesday, in which tlie fifth district will select a successor to the l late Con gressman Steele. “On October 2nd the people of the fifth district will select a successor to the late Congressman Steele. For the first time in many years an attack on being made upon our white primary system. If this attack succeeds, in ev ery election hereafter there will he in dependent candidates and the negroes will vote in ever increasing numbers. “If the people of the district who believe in white control of public af fairs will get the voters out to the polls, the outcome will be a victory for white supremacy. Of this I have no doubt. “Both of the independent candidates are bidding for the support of the 2900 negroes qualified to vote in Fulton County. This creates a dangerous .sit nation, one that can lie met only by the active interest of those wanting to retain white control. I urge those who agree with me in this matter to make every effort to see that voters who be lieve in white supremacy are brought to the polls. Organize your districts and get tlie vote out. If this is done we will win a glorious victory. Don't for get that this election is not a county unit vote, but is based on the entire vote of all five counties combined.” Baptist Notes This is Stewardship Week and a special service will he held at the Conyers Baptist Church, Sunday after noon at 3 o’clock when the following program will tie rendered. 3:00 Hymn. Devotional, Rev. T. L. Skel ton, Decatur. Hymn. 3:15 Roll Call. 3:20 Stewardship of the Gospel, by Rev. .T. C. Harbin, Milstead. 3:40 Stewardship of Training, Mi'. ,7. J. Wallace, Atlanta. 4:o<> Stewardship of Soul V\ inning, Mr. J. J. Wallace, Atlanta. 4:20 Business. 4:30 Adjourn. The public is cordially invited to at tend: this service. COL. WILKES HERE Col. Sain Wilkes, publicity agent of the Georgia Railroad was here one day this week yn business for the company and shaking hands with his many friends in Conyers. Col. Wilkes is one of the oldest employes in years of serv ice with this railroad and one of the best known. His friends are always glad to see him. CARD OF THANKS We are under lasting obligations and the deepest gratitude to our friends and neighbors for their untiring serv iee of love during the illness and pass im away of our beloved companion and mother. We shall always remember with deep appreciation your comfort ing expressions of symmpathy. M. L. WOOD and FAMILY. Chief of Police Nix is having his vacation this week. CONYERS, GEORGIA SEPT. 27, 1929 Mrs. W. B. Reagan Died MondayP. M. Mrs. Reagan passed away Monday afternoon at 5:30 at her lipme in Gon ers, after a brief illness, tho she had been in ill health for several years. Mrs. Reagan was a member of the Presbyterian Church until her mar riage lo Mr. W. It. Reagan, then she joined the Methodist Church with her husband and remained a faithful mem ber until her death. She was a loving! wife, a devoted mothe r and a faithful friend. She was a pure, sweet, spiritual lady, affectionate and courteous, true and faithful in friendship. Religion with her was a blessed reality. Mrs .Reagan had reached advanced age of 84. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Emma Reagan, one daughter-in law, Mrs. C. E. Reagan, two sisters Mrs. J. L. Beavers of Atlanta and Mrs. Knox of Anson, Texas; two brothers, Messrs W. R. Jones of Forest Park, and J. F. Jones, of Hapeville, Ga., to whom The Record extends its sympathy in their bereavement. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. R. Jordon, Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Methodist church, with interment in East View Cemetery. Mrs. Reagan leaves a host of rela tives and friends to mourn her pass ing. Fair Next Week Newton County Fair, said to always lie one of the best in the state of Georgia, will open next Tuesday and continue for the remainder of the week. Thursday will lie one of the big days, when the Jersey and other cat tle are judged. Newton county is known far and wide for their Jerseys and this is always a feature of the week. Friday is agricultural and school children day, when every school child will he admitted for I*o cents. Tib* i usually the largest attended of any day of the fair. Saturday is “Every- Imry’.s Day”, and will no doubt draw a big crowd. The Alabama Amusement Company will furnish the fun for the fair and have the reputation <f having one of the cleanest outfits playing fairs this fall. So there will he plenty of amuse ment features in addition to the ex hibits. Reminiscences And Sketches Rockdale’s Former Officers We regret an oversight in last weeks sketch in connection with the history of the County of those who rendered service as officers. Mr. W. S. Siginan succeeded his father, Mr. I„ H. Siginan, and took office, June 17th, 1007. He was suc ceeded by Mr. J. J. McClelland, who took office, January Ist, 1913. The following facts about Rockdale County will lie interesting. They are from County records and were compil ed by Miss Givran Riley of The Rec ord. The first Tax Collector was Thus. ,M. Armstead, who took office Febru ary 25th, 1871. Mr. Armstead suc ceeded himself in 1873 and again in 1875, and he was succeeded by Mr. T. T. Thrasher who took office Janua ry 26th, 1877. Mr. Thrasher was suc ceeded by T. F. Sigman, who took of fice January 29th, 1879, and was suc ceeded by Elias Woolley, who took office January 25th, 1881, he was suc ceeded by W. W. Nelms who took of fice February sth, 1883, he was suc cwsl by M. L. Wood, January 30th. 1885, succeeded himself again in 87. Mr. Wood was succeeded by I>. W. Murdock in 1889, who succeeded him self again in ’9l-'93, and was succeed ed by W. G. Clotfelter, who took of fice January lot, 1894, being succeed ed by E. F. Cook who took office Jan uary 29th, 1895, succeeded himself again in 1897. Mr. Cook was succeed ed by W. G. Clotfelter in 1899, he was re-elected and took office January Ist, 1901, succeeding himself in 190,3-05-06 >07.108. Mr.Clotfelter was succeeded by B D Whatley for 1909 and 10, he was re-elected for the year 1911. and 12. Mr Whatley was succeeded by R. B. J. Bennett in 1913. J. A. Hill succeeded Mr Bennett and took office January id. 1915. Mr. Hill was succeeded by Henry W. Costley who took office in 1917, succeeding himself for the years Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Lackey are Injured Mr. and Mrs. it. 1* Dickey and young son were in a head on collision last Friday afternoon when their car and that of n traveling man collided just east of Conyers, on the Covington road. The result is that Mrs. Dickey is seriously injured, having sustained sev eral broken ribs and otherwise inter nally injured. Mr. Dickey was badly bruised and cut from the accident as was the seven year old boy. Mr. and Mrs. Lackey were coming toward Covington and the other car was traveling west. Mr. Lacked turned into a plantation roml and the approaching car struck his car, knocking it in the field and al most wnvking it. It is retried that Mrs. Lackey is better ami that Mr. Dickey and the boy are improving rapidly. Mr. Roy Lackey, at Langford Motor Cos., is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lackey, who lives several miles in t lie country. Y ancey - Whitaker Get More Stills Constables Yancey and Whitaker added a few more stills to their in creasing string during 11n* jwist week, getting a total of seven. To the stills were added 169 gallons of corn whis key and about eight thousand gallons of beer destroyed. The week was completed early Sat urday morning when a large Hudson automobile was caught with 110 gal lons and a Ford with 51 gallons. The negro driver jumiied out of tho Hud son and made his escape, the ear turn ing over several times and wrecking it properly. The Ford was j limited in Rockdale hut was not landed until it had reach ed the outskirts of Atlanta. Federal oiii'pr V Prenson accompanied the local deputies when the nutomobi'es wi re caught. Two negro .ieu and one white man were arrested and some of the other violators are known to the officers. The number of stills caught in the last two months by officers Yancey and Whitaker amount to about seven ty-five in the county, with a largt number of arrests. Won’t be long now until it will be impossible to get a drink of good or bad whiskey in the county if this is kept up. 18-19-20. Mr. Costley was succeeded by R. B. J. Bennett who served until October sth. 1(922. Tom A. McDowell succeeded Mr. Bennett an/l took office October 3rd, 1922. Mr. McDowell was succeeded by E. E. Owens who took of fice February 14th, 1923 and is still serving. Tax Receiver: The first Tax R*- ceiver of the county was \V. J. Green who took office March 6th, 1871, was re-elected and took office January 25th, 1873, and was succeedid by W. T. Huson who took office January 26th, 1(877. Mr. Huson was succeeded by W. G. Clotfelter who took office January 22nd, 1879, was again re elected and took office January 25th 1881. Mr. Clotfelter was succeeded by W. T. Huson who took office January llith, 1883. Mr. Huson was succeeded by Chas. B. Hudson, the brother of our esteemed fellow towrsman, Bold. D. Hudson, and took office January 22nd. 1885. He was succeeded by his broth er R. Jj .Hudson who took office Janu ary 22nd, 1887 and succeeded himself in ’B9-'9l-93-'95. Mr. Hudson was suc ceeded by G. IT. Hull who took office January Ist, 1897, succeeded himself in 1899, and succeeded himself for the term lieginning in 1901. Mr. Hull was succeeded by J. Tom Tucker who took office November 24th, 1902. Mr. Tuck er was succeeded by A. N. Plunkett who took office January Ist 1905. Mr. Plunked was succeeded by J. Torn Tucker, who took office January Ist, 1907. Mr. Tucker was succeeded by Kerr Reagan, who took office January Ist, 1909, succeeded himself and took office for the second time tin* first day of January 1911. Mr. Reagan was succeeded by J. J. Sims, who took of fice January Ist, 1913. He succeeded himself in U)ls-’l7-’lB. Mr. Sims wus succeeded by Geo. A. Owens who took office January Ist, 1921, he being succeeded by Dan Stewart and he by Barton Walker. (Continued) OFFICIAL ORGAN OF ROCKDALE COUNTY Fox Hunters Of Rockdale Stage Their Annual Rally Oxford District News Wednesday last, September 18, was a gala day in Oxford. As announced in last week's Bulletin, ltisbop Warreh A. Candler, former President of Emo ry College and the present Senior Bishop of our church, delivertxl a grant add woo, dealing with the inspirations and traditions ,f Emory College and of the old college town, Oxford. Also INiluting to tin 1 future greatness of Em ory College, Junior, whose o|>cning the occasion colcbmltsL The program was as follows: Dean Hugh Woodward presided; I>r E. F. Dempsu-y, Presid ing Elder, Oxford District, read the S riplure and offered prayer; Anthem by local choir under the direction of Professor Ladie; Picture of Mr. J. Fred Allen, donor of SIO,OOO to the institution, handsomely framed was presented by Mr. Raymond Nixon. Alumni Secretary, in an appropriate si<eech; which was received by Dean Woodward in a filling and graceful manner; Dr. 11. W. Cox, President of Emory University spoke briefly, stncssing Christian character and high scholastic standards as Emory’s two objectives for her student body; Dr. Theodore Jack, Vice-President of Em ory University was Mien presented to Ibe audience bill made no siterah, The program was concluded with Bishop Candler’s address and the Benediction pronounced by him. A large group of prominent citizens and alumni was seated on the platform. Hundreds thronged the old church and the spirit of the occasion was a blending of ten der and holy inemorl s with bright and vivid gladness at the realization of the long cherished dream of the opening of the Junior College. Almost a capacity enrollment 'n both the Academy and Junior College was an nounced by Pittn Woodward with jus tifiable pride. This is one of the most auspicious occasions in the history of the Oxford District. The Fourth Quarterly Conferences of the District will liegin October 12 foi lin' West Putnam and t-lowe on Novem ber 6th at Porlerdatc. October 13, Li tboiii ', Conyers and Covington Octolier 16, 23, and 30, respectively. Shady Dale nl Shady Dale, East Putnam ill Philadelphia and Milledgoville Circuit a| Hopewell Octolier 10. 26, Nov. 2, res |ns-tively. Newton Cireuit al Ml. Pleas ant anil Gray Circuit at Gray, Octolier 25 and November 1 in order named; Salem at Almon, October 24tli. Social Circle ami Rutledge al Rulledge 11 A. M. ( Octolier 31st and Oxford and North Covington at North Covington 8 I’. M. the same day. Octolier 20, 14 A. M., Redan and Rock Cha|iel at Bel mont, ami 8 P. M., Milstead and Cov ington Mills al Covington Mills. Oc tober 27, II A. M„ Newborn and Mans field al Mansfield, and 8 P. M., Mon ti. ello Station. To (he Pastors and peo ple in the Oxford Idstriel : Your faith, zeal and courage deserve all praise. Now, as we come to our Fourth Quar terly Conferences, I am sure you will close the year in a most satisfactory fashion. Tjot us all pray earnestly and work unitedly to tha tend. Twenty Three Out To Win Spelling County try out for State Spelling Be** was hold at the Court House on Tuesday P. M., September 17th, at 3 o’clock. Twelve from Conyers High School and eleven from Milstead entered, making a total of twenty-three. Helen Hannah of Conyers, Tenth Grade won first place ami Etta Wages of Milstead, Ninth Grade won second place. The last two siielled for one hour and forty minutes. The ('■ S. S. was very much disap pointed that no children entered from the rural schools of the County. The following words were missed: row, hundred, automobile, stopped, current, depot, breath**, ache, parlor, scrap, caught, pitcher, firm , record, silent, surprise, tired, shadow, head quarters losing. MRS. W. L. KING, C. S. S. Miss Sarah Whitaker, popular daughter of Mr. Arthur Whitaker, will on (ictoher the first, take over the man agement of the Conyers Hotel. Miss ! Whitaker plans to make improvements j in the hotel and make it one of the most popular liostelries in this section. Our Rockdale fox hunters opened the season with sixteen raiwcious hound trail blazers this week under the leadership of Chairman Joe Sims of our county board of commissioners and ex-sheriff S. I. Cowan. Others entering dogs in this initial chase were Luther McDowell, Homer Brlsimline and Claud Johnson, also Miss Sally Wyatt of Loraine came over fo r the chase and she was at the feast, when brother fox submitted to ar rest just as the ensemble entered the |tack yard of Mr. and Mrs. Key Farm er over in Sheffield. There was some doubt as to whether Claud Johnson or the hounds caught brother fox. but Mrs. Farmer, daughter of Luther J. Norton dispelled all doubt by saying she rescued the fox single handed from the sixteen dogs, all of Whom had crowded ill on him just as he made for (•over under her home. Of the eighteen men In the chase, Claud Johnson was the only one able to out run the dogs. The chase lasted three and a half hours day-light saving time and tin* fox was a full grown red male. In addition to training several new dogs in this initial chase, Gene John son and Kollie Sims were carried along and initiated into the fox hunt ers club of Rockdale county. We would like to Join, but already belong to one night riding clan for preven tion of cruelty to wives and for this reason, don’t run with dogs, and any way, we prefer to hunt, fox furs after they are attached to coat collars, for one thing, there is a great difference in the smell of a fox in tlie woods and a fox on a coat collar. Tho next hunt, will take place when Joe Sims tools uisui his long horn loot er —so, as Jimmie Waits sings. He wn re. Conyers Needs New Felt Shock Absorbers Wliat we mean by fell shock nb sorbcrsi, is a fellow feeling one for an other that will reach down and lift up a fallen brother and sister —a sym pathetic feeling that will take care of a few dllocks and make life’s journey less rugged, for at best, there sire many rough places in tin* daily rou tine of Ih envoi-age man and woman. II never did strike us as funny when a fellow passenger hit a rut or struck, n pebble placed! by some malicious grouch along life's pathway. It occurs to us that we all need washing, ale mitiiig and a few nuts tightened up, for there is a distinct grating around tin* court house, city hall and in our commercial and social life that indi cates a chafing irritation and it seems that Shoulder to shoulder and •heart t alien rt contact is a lost art. By nature we were horn in iniquity and all have sinned mwl fallen far short of tihe high standard of iierfec llon, both male and female alike ami since this is true, we should go hack to the d<'-trtiie of “He that is without sin, should 1 throw tin* first stone” and then there would he* few window lights broken or judgments rendered. This reminds us of that wonderfully sym-/ pnlliHir story of Mary Magdalene of old, a sinner by nature and womanly Impulse .who threw all tlie cards on the table before the Judge and h r gossiping accusers and heard her man rendered verdict of condemnation changed by Christ to one of salvation, when Christ said “Thy sins be forgiven thee; go thy way ami sin no more”. The allied gossipers, incorporated, 'heard this Christ-like decision hut for two thousand years, they have contin ued their innuendoes vvflien dame ru mor circulates and instead of reclama tion, they dig out a few more ruts to make the shook really interesting. Unfortunately this mental irritation and raspirig noise found its way into the church life of Conyers and was re ferred to by the three visiting evange list, Fleming, Williams, and Hannah in recent protracted meetings as be ing discernable, even to strangers within our gates. It,seems that the heart of Conyers has become cold. HENRY LEWIS CAPTURED Ilenry i-owis, of the trio that ap propriated Mr. i ll’s car last week K -* . is now a guest, of the county bastile. Chief Charlie Nix and “Si>eedy” Free man, Conyers’ colored prize fighter, captured Lewis Monday and he is now with the otlie r members of the tri umphate waiting the next term of Judge Irwin’s court.