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—Only two new announcements
this week.
Jr o' f">ur mornings in succes
sion this week.
—February 14th is “gardeners’
day” with mauv Houston people.
—Mr. R. M. Yates of Macon
visited a friend in Perry last Sun
day,
—Mrs. W. H. Norwood is at
Tennille visiting her daughter,
Mtb. E. F. Bronson.
-Dr. R. H. Baskin of Byron
visited his sister, Mrs. S. A. Kil-
len. in Perry last Monday.
—Fewer vegetable seeds have
been planted in Perry gardens
than is usual at this season.
—Those peach blooms at the
home of the Journal editor seem
to be “crowding the season.”
—Miss Annie Norwood returned
home last Friday from an extend
ed visit to her aunt at Fort Val
ley.
—Messrs. Butler Hardison
and John Foltz Irby of Henderson
viBited friends in Perry last Sun
day.
—Tho young men who visit
Perry on Sundays display excel
lent taste in the company they
kept.
—So far the cold weather has
not injuriously affected the pros
peotive fruit crop in Houston
county.
—Mr, J. W, Rushing of near
Byron is a candidate for Tax Col
leotor, and his announcement is
in this paper.
—There is some speculation as
to the wherefore of Mr. W. M.
Blewster’S discontinuance of his
visits to Perry.
—The children’s Valentine
Masquerade at the Court house
Friday night will be a very inter
esting social event.
—Houston farmers are not idly
“waiting for something to burn
up.” They are doing the turn
ing with commendable energy.
—By the begining of next
month it is hoped the weather
will march several degrees nearer
the temperature of Spring time.
—It is said that within a few
weeks the name 1 of a Perry young
lady will be changed, aud that
she will go to Henderson to live.
—Mr. Graham Thomson of
the Upper Fifth District is. a can
didate for the office of Tax Re
ceiver. Hib announcement is in
the paper.
—If careful preparation oounts
at its reputed value, and the sea
sons prove profitious, there will be
ood crops of farm products in
“ouston this year.
—Commissioner Geo. W. Smith
has promised us for publication
some interesting information con
corning the publio sohool system
of Houston county.
—Misses Gena and Gladys Ri
ley of Fort Valley were in Perry
from last Friday*to Tuesday af
ternoon, guests of Misses Kate
and Georgia Hurst.
—The ardent political friends
of Guery and Terrell alike claim
that their favorite is the choice
for the governorship, of a majori
ty of Houston county voters.
—Miss Nolle Norwood has gone
to Scotland, Telfair county, and
will teach school near that town
during the next' several months.
She is cabable of serving the
school faithfully and well.
—Mr. Clf\ud Fagan of near Per
ry will be married Thursday, Feb
ruary .18th, to Miss Emnm Heard,
daughter of Mr. B. A. Heard, of
near Claud. Our congratulations
and best wishes are cordially ex
tended. .
—The following officers were*
elected last Tuesday night to
serve Perry Chapter No. 62 E. A.
M. for 1902: J. D, Martin, Sr.,
High Priest; C. P. Marshall,
King; L. M. Paul, Scribe’; 0. E.
Brunson, Captain of the Host;
\V. \V. Howard, Principal So
journer ; B. H. Andrew, Royal
Arch Captain; A. Bryan. Master
8rd Vail; J. N. Tuttle, Master
2nd Vail ; S. T. Huyst, Master 1st
VaiL^. A. B, Schilling, Sentinel,
Death of Mr. Gsorge Paul.
The Senior business man of
Perry, Mr. George Paul, died sud
denly at his home on Main street
last Sunday morning, February
9bh. He was afflicted with heart
disease, and had boon quiet ill for
several days, Sunday morning
he appeared much better, and
spoke ofcggoiug down town next
day. Directly after breakfast he
was sitting up in bed, his wife be
ing in another room, when he sud- !
denly fell backward and shortly 1
expired. The man servant in the
room quickly reported the situa
tion, but death ensued before the
piiysiciau could reach him.
The funeral service was conduct
ed in the Presbyterian church, of
which he was an exemplary and
official member.
He was an honored member of
Houston Lodge No. 86 F. & A.M.,
and he was buried with^ fraternal
honors Monday afternoon.
Mr. George Paul was born in
Gerhiany, near the Rhine river,on
October 22nd, 1829. He came to
the United States in 1846, when
17 years old. Later he came to
Georgia, and for a while lived at
LaGrange, Columbus, and Macon.
In 1867 he came to Perry and en
gaged in business. Throughout
the war between the States he
served faithfully, first in the
Southern Rights Guurd, First
Georgia regiment, and then in the
Southern Rights Battery.
After the war he engaged in
the furniture business at Perry,
and through upright methods aud
good judgment he accumulated
some.property.
In all that he undertook he was
faithful, earnest and true.
He was twice married, aud sur
viving him are two daughters and
a son, several grand-children and
a devoted wife. The daughters
are Mrs. Emma Anderson of
Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs. Katie
Stripling of Anthony, Fla., and
the son, Mr. Lee M. Paul of Per
ry*
A truly good man has been
called to his eternal reward, and
with the bereaved ones their mauy
friends siuoerely sympathise.
Accidental Death At Bonaire.
In response to a request from
Bouaire, Coroner Schilling and
Sheriff Cooper went out last Wed
nesday morning to the Davis
farm near Beaver Creek church,
and there held an inquest over
the dead body of Mr. Thomas P.
Perdue.
The following gentlemen com
posed the jury: J. H. Davis,
foreman;J.J. Stripling, J. A.
Day, E. G. King. W. B. Watson,
W. A. Woodard.
The evidence was that Mr. Per
due waB discovered in an uncon-
cious condition under the depot
platform at Bonaire, with an ugly
wound on the right side of hie
head, just above the ear. The
The groaning of Mr. Perdue at
tracted the attention of the depot
agent. Death ensued about 12
hours after the wound was receiv
ed, he having been carried to his
home.
Mr. Perdue returned to Bonaire
from Macon Tuesday afternoon,
February 4th, and was under the
influence of intoxicants
While it is notjpositively known
6xaotly how he reoeived the fatal
wound, it is the general opinion
that he stumbled over a large
piece of timber (a skid) and fell
from the depot platform to the
railroad track, his head striking
one of the steel rails of the track
Mr. Perdue was an industrious
and successful farmer, and was
held in high esteem by his neigh
bors and friends, his only notable
fault being the one that caused
his death.
He leaves two sons and a daugh
ter, with whom their many friends
sincerely sympathise in their sor
row.
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—We are glad to note that for
business reasons Judge A. C. Ri
ley comes over to Perry at least
once aAveek; and the hope il> en
tertained that his visits may nev
er be Jess frequent. The occasion
al visits of other Fort Valley gen
tlemen also afford pleasure to our
people,
—Remember, You can Get a
pound jar of Vasaline, for 15c at
Perry Post-Office.
—A pretty New Buggy for sale.
Fred. M. Houser.
Valentine Masquerade.
Do not forget tihe Masquerade
for the children Friday night at
the Court house. Let all the
children come ini mask. Let all
the older folks be there to see
them. The masqueraders will en
ter the hall at 7:80 o’clock. There
will be good fires for those in the
lower rooms, where they can be
warm while waiting for the time.
Mr. F. M. Houser will- an
nounce the characters as the mask
ed enter the hail, each one hav
ing his “character” upon a card.
The boys will use the Sheriff’s
office as a waiting room, and the
girls will use Clerk Edgar Brun
son’s office.
The Spinster Club.
Baptist Union Executive Committee.
There is to be a meeting of the
Executive Committee of the Hous
ton County Baptist Union on
Monday, February 24th, at 8 p.
m., at Baptist church in Perry.
It is much desired that there be a
full attendance, as business of
importance’ to the cause is to be
considered in view of the sum
mer’s work. It is expected that
Dr. J. M. Brittain of Fort Valley
will preach Monday night, and
visiting brethren will be enter
tained in our homes in fraternal
fashion. Brethren, come and be
with us. We need your advice
and help.
J. D. Martin, Ch’m’n.
A Card Of Thanks.
We wish to express our high
appreciation, and heart felt
thanks to our friends who so
thoughtfully rendered their as
sistance, and tenderly sympa
thised with us in our recent be
reavement. May God’s richest
blessings rest upon you all.
Mrs, Geo. Paul,'
L. M. Paul.
Miss Louise Riley entertained
the spinsters on last Friday af
ternoon. A good attendance, a.
charming hostess, and general
good humor made the hours ny
swiftly. The “happy days of
childhood” were recalled when
Mis» Riley brought out a picture
book of mother Gdose’s Rhymes.
We were allowed a peep at the
pictures, and each one wrote the
rhyme as it was remembered.
Miss Kate Cooper had the best
paper, and was the happy recipi
ent of the prize—-a lovely pin tray.
Our hostess served us with most
delightful refreshments, soon af
ter which we went to our homes.
We meet next time with Miss
Clara Dasher. Club Editor.
Fair Warning.
All parties are hereby, warned
not to give employment to Lonnie
Rutherford, a young white man,
as he is under written contract to
work for me for six month, end
ing July 6th, 1902, aud quit my
service without cause or notice.
The protection of the law will be
invoked to uphold my contract.
J. H. Thompson, Hattie, Ga.
It Is Always Interesting
to look at a fine Buggy, Carriage
and Harness exhibit at an Ex
position. It is also fascinating
to look through a Bicycle and Au
tomobile show, and note the pro
gress of the world. A visit to J.
W. Shinholser’s repository in Ma
con is worth your time,
—Houston farmers who want
good Mules and Horses at lowest
prices will do themselves good by
seeing our stock.
G. W. Thames & On.,
Corner Poplar and Third Sts.,
• Macon, Ga.
Machine Torchon Laces at 4c,
5c, 7o, 8c and 10c. Good value.
Pretty Patterns at
L, M. Paul’s.
-Seed Irish Potatoes.
Fred. M. Houser’s.
Best Buggy Harness at
F. M. Houser’s.
Choice Line of Stationary, and
School Books at publishers’ pri
ces, at Cater'’s Drugstore.
—If you want a nice Buggy or
Wagon call on W. D. Day.
Wagons and Wagon harness.
F. M. Houser’s.
—If you want a good Mule
cheap, call on C. M. Branau, 520
Poplar St., Macon, Ga.
Towels 17X84 for 5c. at
L. M.Paul’s.
Frol
M.
Houser’s.
Landreth’s Garden Seed.
A full line of Landreth’s Gar
den Seeds, in bulk and in pack
ages. English Peas, Golden Dent
Corn, eto. at
Holtzclaw’s Drugstore.
Farm Mules and Horses.
At our Sale and Feed Stables,
corner Poplar aud Third streets,,
we have a choice lot of Mules and
Horses for sale at fair prices. Call
or write. G. W. Thames & Co.,
Macon, Ga.
Plenty of Cheviots in PI a Ms and
Stripes for Skirts, ect. at
L. M.-Paul’s.
Now is the time to buy
Laces and
Embroideries.
You will find our stock complete.
From 4c. to 25c. the yard.
Just received a large and careful
ly selected lot of
H. A. MATHEWS. A. 0. RILEY.
MATHEWS & RILEY,
attorneys-at-law,
PORT VALLEY, GEORGIA.
Practice in all the Courts.
Loans negotiated and Land Titles
abstracted. Collections on all points.
Security Bonds furnished.
rRDUNOAN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
PERRY, GA.
Office adjoining Masonic Building—
Court House Square.
BUY YOUR GUANO NOW.
I am now selling Commercial
Fertilizers. Come and get prices,
delivered at nearest railroad de
pot.
I pay highest market price for
Cotton Seed.
R. L. Marchman,
mch!6. Perry, Ga.
A GOOD PLACE.
Notice is hereby given to ladies and
gentlemen who visit Macon that Mrs.
W. H. ilouBer is now running a first-
class Boarding House at 765 Oherry St.
which is very near tho businees center
of the city, and she will be pleased to
serve them meals at 25c. each.
MMEEM Hi
OF ATLANTA. GA.
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From 50c. to $2.50.
Those wide brim Golf shapes are
beauties. We also have ths latest
thing in Hats, the “PANAMA”
shapes, with turned-up brim,
V
Our line of Men’s SHIRTS and
COLLARS i9 fancy and tasty.
Our prices are right also.
Everything in our Dry Goods
Store is FRESH, NEW and UP-
TO-DATE.
Have a few more Texas Rust Proof
Oats. Our price has been reduced
and NOW is the time to buy.
v
You will also find qhe BEST Seed
Irish Potatoes here.
Fred. M. Houser.
Is a twice-a-week NEWS paper, published on
Monday and Thursday of each week, with all
tho latest news of the world, which comes over
their leased wires direct to their office. Is an
eight-page seven-column paper.
By arrangements wo have secured a special
rate with them in oonneotion with
GUIS PAPER,
and for $2 we will send
mm H0ME JOURNAL,
THE ATLANTA
-Semi-Weekly Journal-
and tho
Southern Cultivator
ALL THREE ONE YEAR.
This is the best offer we have ever made our
friends and subscribers. You had better take
advalitage of this offer at once, for The Journal
may withdraw their special rate to us at any
time.
The Semi-Weekly has many prominent mon
and women contributors to their columns,
among them being Rev. Sam Jones, Rev. Walk
er Lewis, lion. Harvie Jordan, Hon. John Tem
ple Graves and Mrs. W. H. Felton, besides their
crops of efficient editors, who take care of the
news matter. Their departments are well cov
ered. Its columns of farm news are worth the
the price of the paper.
Send direct to this office $2.00 and secure
tho three above mentioned papers one year.
Address
THE HOME JOURNAL,
PERRY, GA.
Reliable, man for Manager of a Branch
Office we wish tu open in this vicinity.
Here is a good opening tor the right
man. Kindly give good reference when
writing. .
THE A. T. MORRIS WHOLESALE HOUSE,
CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Illustrated catalogue 4 cts. m stamps.
"MONEY.
Loans negotiated on improved
(anno, at lowest market ratoo, and on
most liberal terms.
Business of fifteen years standing.
More than three million dollars in
loans negotiated. Facilities unsur
passed. HOWARD M. SMITH,
No. 814 Second St.. Macon, Ga.
Spring Term, 1902,
—OF—
Perry Public School
Begins the last Monday in December—
30th day—and continues 6 months.
Incidental fee for resident pupils $2.60;
non-residents $8.60.
Prof. W. W. Driskell, Principal.
Misses Annie Holleman and Mary Kil
ler), Assistants.
This is a graded school of high order,
and under competent instructors it read
ily ranks with the best high schools of
the state.
The incidental fee must be paid in
cash to the secretary and treasurer of
the board, Mr. B. 0. Holtzclaw, before
pupils will be permitted to enter the
school.
It will be more' beneficial to the chil
dren, more agreeable to the teachers and
more satisfactory to the Board of Edu-
cationand and parents if each ohild is
permitted to enter on the first day of the
term and not be allowed to miss even
one recitation during the entire session.
Good Board can be obtained in private
families at from $8 to $10 per month.
Any other information can be obtain
ed by addresssing either of the under
signed. - R. N. Homczolaw, Pres.
B. 0. LIoltzolaw, Sec. and Treas.
Will be, after February 1st, with
The REID
"Where he will be pleased to see and Serve
his Houston friends.
Mail Orders will receive prompt and care
ful attention.
Cherry Street*