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Ml?, Sidewalk Uleauittgs. local neks cf iam ai £|oJp —Three new announcements. —Picnics wiil soon be ripe, —County Commissioners’ Court next Tuesday. —Mr. V/. B. Sims visited his mother at Brew ton this week. —Mrs. C. E. Brunson and son visited relatives in Macon last week. — Regular meeting of Perry Chapter R. A M. next Tuesday night. -Fun-lovers may surprise some of their friends next Tuesday. April 1st. —Rev. J. W. Simmons preach ed at Small Academy last Sun day afternoon. —Pupils of the Perry Public school are talking about tneir an nual April picnic. —Tax Receiver Stafford will be gin receiving tax returns next Tuesday at Ityron. —There will be Easter exercises at the Perry Methodist church next Sunday night, — Mr. and Mrs. Butler Hardi son of Henderson visited relatives in Perry last Sunday. —Mr. Frank Riley of Macon visited the family of his parents in Perry last Sunday. —It is expected that the Perry Rifles will attend the Albany Cha- tauqna on April 22nd. —Miss Annie Biewster of Fort Valley visited relatives in Perry last Friday and Saturday. —Two school compositions are published on our first page this week. Let others come forward. —We have on file an artiole in Memory of Mrs. J. A. Hioksou, written by a lady of Barnesville. — The full moon last Sunday didn’t bring ice or frost, but there was rain that night and Monday. —Vegetation, at and around Perry was never more more back ward at this Boason of the year than now. —Mrs.' Geo. W. Smith and children are visiting the family-of her father, Mr. Joe Q. Ellis, at Grovania. —Maj. R, N. Holtzolaw is one of the third district members of the state democratic executive committee. —The April term of Houston Superior court will open at 10 o’olook sharp on the morning of the first day. —Miss Fannie Moore, who is teaching school at Byron, was with home folks at Perry last Sat urday and Sunday. —Mr. J. R. Miller has with drawn from the race for County Treasurer, leaving Mr. W. J. Moore without an opponent. —Mr. J. W. Burnan and fami ly of near Powersville were in Per ry last Sunday visiting relatives, the faufily of Judge Sam T, Hurst. —Mrs. W. J. Little of Macon spent several days in Perry last week with the family of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Cooper. Dr. Little spent one night here.. —Madams M. C. Hook and F. M. Houser were in Wayoross sever al days last week, attending the annual meeting of the Woman’s Domestic Missionary Association of the South Georgia Conference. —Two new rural delivery routes ill Houston are being figured on. One to be served from Bonaire, extending to Heard; the other to be served from Perry and extend ing into the Upper 14th district. The Home Journal editor will gladly render any assistance with in his power. —An effort is being made to organize a cornet band in Perry, and several young men,are deeply interested. Dr. E. K. Braselton has agreed to give the members instruction' free. There will be more expense attending the pur chase of horns, etc., than some of the boys can bear, and it is not unlikely that contributions will be solicited. Help the boys get ready, and they’ll blow for the I town in fine style. New Bank For Perry. The Houston Banking Company was organized in Perry Jast Sat urday, with the following officers: J. H. Davis, President; W. D. j Day and J. H. Grace, Vice Pres.; J, D. Martin, Sr., Cashier; E. L. Denna p d, W. W. Woolfolk, Dr. J. 0. Mann,-J. J. Marshburn, E. J. Thompson, J. G. Holtzelaw and Geo. W Smith, Trustees. A safe has been ordered and an office will be fitted up in the Ma sonic building as soon as possible, and the bank will be open to the general public as soon as the safe arrives. An official member of the com pany makes the following state ment : It has been the aim of the sub scribers to organize on a plan that would give undoubted security to those who intrust funds to their keeping. A guarantee fund of not less than $2,500—nor more than $15,000 is provided for--($8-, 000 is now ready to be paid in.) And this fund is to be kept sa cred to secure depositors and oth ers to whom the bank may become indebted against loss. A fire and burglar proof safe with screw door and triple Tale time lock. A burglary policy on safe and contents. A sufficient bond from the cashier. A board of Directors, who will be discrete and conservative in its management. The shares are fixed at twenty- five dollars for the present. Sev eral thousand dollars of these shares are for sale, Interest will bo paid on time deposits at the rate of 6% per annum, 4% for six months and 8% for three months. As its name indicates,its policy will be as broad and liberal as is consistent with good banking. The banking bublic are cordial ly invited to become customers of the Houston Banking Co. Sunday School Anniversary. The Perry Methodist Sunday Sohool will celebrate its seventy- fourth aimivemrv next Sunday evening at 7:80 with appropriate exercises. All invited to attend. The program will embrace songs, recitations, cross-building, eto., all with easter-day characteris tics. Program. Organ Voluntary—Mrs. L. Paul. Prayer by Pastor. Song by the Choir—Hosanr the King. Recitation—“Easter Story, Miss Stella Cater. Song by Choir —The True ' ter. Easter Cross to be deoorated with 111 lies by 12 girls. Recitation—“What can Little Children Do,” by 6 children. Duett—“I Heard a Voice,” by the Misses Dasher. Recitation—by Miss Helen Ca ter, “Easter Joy.” Recitation—“Easter Lillies” Miss Clifford Powers. Duett—by Miss Dasher and Prof. Drisk'ell. “He is Risen”—Recitation and Song, by 9 girls. Recitation—Miss Bessie Hous er. Cornet Solo—by Mr. E. K. Braselton. Recitation—Miss Leonora Ed wards. Solo—Miss Lula Houser. DoxClogy and Benediction. —Last Sunday all the services at the Methodist church embrac ed a mission feature. The morn ing sermon by the pastor was strong and eloquent in proclaim- in missionary work one of the most essential elements of true Christianity. At night the ser vices consisted of songs, selected readings, a scripture lesson and talk by the pastor, all bearing on mission work. -f-The ladies of Perry and vicin ity are invited to attend the Spring millinery opening at the store of Miss L. M. Kunz Thurs day, March 27th. She says her stook embraces all the latest styles and newest effeots. —The best Saddle Horse in Georgia for sale—cheap. G. W, Winn, Perry, Ga. For The Eyes Of The Public. We,the undersigned committee, after much meditation, great de liberation and still greater antici pation, do hereby make the fol lowing suggestions to the Spins ters’ Club of Perry with reference to the work during the summer. The latter part of April we shall have ,a haukerchief bazaar in connection with an ice cream festival. This occasion shall be a grand rally, and we trust each Spinster will contribute some thing to the evening, even though it be her charming appearance and winning ways. The place for the rally shall be in the Armory grove of the Perry Rifles. Secondly. The first part of June we hope to give a “theatri cal” in the stately building of the Perry High School. This shall be full of tragedy and pathos, show ing much culture, refinement and tallent, where gallant knights with drawn swords shall rush forth to defend blushing Spinsters. Let every young lady be adver tising for such knights in the meantime. Respectfully submitted, Leonora Edwards, Kathryne Martin, Willie Cooper, Chairman. Strayed or Stolen. One fawn-colored Jersey heifer, white on breast; one pale-red heifer, with white spots about face; one Berkshire boar, black and white, about one-half grown, unmarked; one red-spotted gilt, ears and tail cropped. Strayed or stolen from “Oaky Tuck” farm 4 miles south of Perry. Liberal reward will be pnid*for their re turn, or information leading to their recovery. Milton Holt, Ag’t. Perry, Ga. Cotton Goods have gone up,but we have received another bale of that fine quality yard wide Sea Island at 6c yard. L. M. Paul’s. 17ibs Sugar for $1.00. Fred. M. Houser. 9 —Extra Hoe Handles, Good Smoothe pine,at $1.00 doz. L. M. Paul’s. A nice pretty new Buggy on hand. Fred M. Houser’s. Wagons and Buggies a spec ialty at ■ W, D. Day’s. Best Water Ground Meal 25c. per Peck. 95c. per Bushel. V A few more of the BEST Eastern Seed Irish Potatoes left, going at 45c Per Peck. Bliss’ Triumph and Early Rose. V A special close price on Patent Flour by the Barrel or Barrel. *** We have on hand all the time a full line of CARPENTERS’ TOOLS. *** CROSS-CUT SAWS, HAND SAWS, BRACES AND BITS, HATCHETS AND HAMMERS, ALL SIZES OF,MONKEY WRENCHES. ETC. *,* * Yours respectfully, Fred. M. Houser. Houston Baptist Union Program for meeting of Hous ton County Baptist Union, to be held with Houston Factory Bap tist church, 5th Saturday and Sunday in March. 'Saturday Morning: 9:80, Devotional Exercises, Led by Bro. J. D. Martin. 9:50, Organization. 10—Subject for discussion— Secret of Efficient Services for God. Led by Dr. J. M. Brittain. 11. Sermon - u y pastor, Rev. Albert S. Dix. 12. Dinner on church grounds. 1:80. Devotional Exercises— Led by Bro. Bassett of Hat tie,Ga. 1 :50. Reports from churches, atid general discussion of the work. Adjourn at will. Sunday Morning. 9:80. Devotional Exercises, Led by Bro. C. J. DuPree, of Fort Valley. 9:50. The Sunday schools as a factor in Christian development. Led by Bro. A. L. Perdue and followed hy general discussion. 11. Sermon, by Dr. J. M. Brit tain. 12. Dinner on church grounds. 1:80. Devotional Exercises, led by Bro. P. D. McCarty of Elko. 1:50. Closing services at pleas ure of Meeting. All are cordially invited to be present and especially do wo urge the brethern who are interested in the development of our county on Christian lines to come. Perry Municipal Election. The voters of the town of Perry are hereby officially notified that the annual election of a Mayor and six Aldermen, to serve during the ensuing year, will be held on Saturday, the 12th day of April, 1902, Jno. H. Hodges, Mayor. T. M. Killen, Clerk. GARDEN AND FIELD —SeedTrish Potatoes 45o pk. at Fred M. Houser’s. Fret if M. Houser’s.; - BEANS, CORN, ONION SETS, EARLY AMBER and ORANGE SORGBUM, KAFFIR CORN, PEANUTS, WATERMELON, cantaloupe Stock and Poultry Powders. L.'W. GRAY, Mragr., 466 Poplar St. MACON, GA p the” Standard Poultry Farm, UllLAN UP, FLA., Offers eggs for hatching from the following breeds: Light Brahmas, Golden and Silver Se- brigiil and Buff Cochin Bantams, Bnff Cochins, Pit Games, While and Coruish Indian Games, Golden Penciled and Si], ver SpaDgled Hambnrgs.Boudans, Black Langshnns, White, Brown and Buff Leg- horns, Black Minorcas, Buffi Orpingtons, White Crested Black Polish, White atnl Barred Plymouth Rooks, Single nud Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds, White Faced Black Spanish and Pekin Ducks. Our stuck is thorough and standard bred. Write for liefc of prizes and prices Satisfaction guaranteed. Photograph Gallery. I have opened a Photograph Gallery oti Carroll Street, Perry, Ga., near Home Journal office. Photographs from $1.00 to $4 OO par dozin. Will be at Gallery Saturdays and Mon days only. ENLARGING AND FRAMING To Suit Customers. Sunshine not necessary for gbort woik* YourB to please/ G. L. STRIPLING. A $15,000 STOCK E0R SALE! JNow that Spring time is here yon will find it necessary to provide for the season’s needs. We want to convince you that this is just the store to supply your wants at Money-Saving Prices. Our large lines of Spring purchases have nearly arrived and are rea ly for inspection. If you have not already seen the ™ a "| good things we are showing, you are missing a great ortunity. To-day we want to tell you about our hand- e line of Novelties in Ladies’ Dress Goods in all shades fabrics, selected by my son, Miller Day, whose taste is known. These Novelties contain all the nobby pat- s and newest effects produced this season. It is to your rebt to make selections now, because you have a com- e assortment to choose fiom. The very pattern you fa- may be sold out. You take no chances whatever when you select your goods from this magnificent line, and the prices for these fine and beautiful goods will surprise you. It only remains for you to call and give us a look through this beau tiful stock to be convinced. Everybody invited. Rei pectfully, ■W\ ID. Mr. J. Henry King is with The REID SHOE CO. 0 WeSS'#® AY here he will be pleased to see and serve his Houston friends. Mail Orders will receive prompt and care"* ful attention. 557 Cherry Street. GILBERT HARDWARE GO., Hardware, - Harness, - Saddlery. Full line Agricultural Implements. BEST GOODS. ® CLOSEST PRICES. Harness Repairs a speciality. 463-465 Third St. MACON,. CEQRCI l iM ■