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Slue wait meanings. UOCAXt Hfes CF TOWS AI D MSm —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. » —**-0■«>"-' —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. ■i 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*