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■ — Sidewalk Gleanings. fiOOAXi NSWS OF TOWS ASS comm —Perry Municipal election next Saturday, April, 12th. —Mr. Robert Feagin of Wells- ton visited friends in Perry last Sunday. —Mrs. W. J. Moore spent sev eral days with friends in Macon last week. —Our farmers will begin fight ing. grass as soon as their crops conie up. •—Many Houston farmers will plant;cotton this week, the weath er permitting. ~Rev. Albert S. Dix will de liver the Memoroial oration at Perry on April 26th. —Mr. Will G. Riley of Macon was with home folks in Perry last Sunday and Mpnday. —The frost on the morning of April 2nd did no material dam age in Houston county. —Harvesting machines in great er number than ever before are being exhibited at Perry. — Some comfort to farmers may be gntherod from the fact that late planting killf a coat'of grass. — Mr. J. M. Heard is a candi date for the legislature, and his announcements is in this paper. —Mr. A. B. Schilling is a can didate for Coroner, and his an nouncement appears in this pa per. —Very many Houston voters would be pleased to hear speeches from the candidates for legislative honors, —Rev. W. L. Cutts of Mar- shallville will preach at Grovania next Sunday afternoon at four o’olook., —Friends of Mr. Chester Pearce of Henderson have announced him a candidate for County Com missioner. —The Baptist Young Peoples’ Union will have a Book Sociable at Mr. Hugh Lawson’s next Tues day night. —Though there was no frost nor ice Wednesday morning, it is feared the cold was sufficient to injure fruit. —Mrs. GussiaJlKing returned home last week from an extended visit'to her sister, Mrs. E. B. Waters, at Atlanta, —Miss' Lucile Riley of Macon was in Perry last Sunday and Monday, visiting relatives, the family of Mr. J. A. 'Riley. —Col. R. T. Nisbettt,candidate for State Commissioner of agricul ture, was in Perry last week pre senting his contentions to the vot ers. -tMi\ N. P. Miller and -family of Pulaski county, visited friends in Perry last Saturday and Sun day. —A communication from Ben Hill Academy, and others were unavoidedly crowded out of this issue. Will appear next week. -Hon. J. M. Terrell, candidate County Nomination June 5th. At a mass meeting of Houston Democrats at the Court h6use last Monday noon, a new County exe cutive committee was selected. The committee was then organ ized with Judge A. C. Riley as Chairman and J. P. Duncan Sec retary. In calling the mass meeting together, Chairman Duncan ox- plained the purpose to be that of selecting a new committee, etc. Judge C. C. Duncan was chosen Chairman of the meeting, and Editor Jno. H. Hodges elected Secretary. By selection of citizens present from the several districts, the fol lowing named gentleman were elected members of the new Dem ocratic executive of the county: Upper 6th—J. D. Cherry, Z. T. Aultman, A. F. Smith. Lower 6th—R. L. Marshall, J. T. Miller and H. L. Byrd. Sixth—W. S. Scattergood, J.E. McDonald and 0. E. Bateman. Upper Town—S. L. Norwood, W. B. White and J. H. Allen. Lower Town—J. H. Davis, J. P. Duncan and D. H. Culler. Ninth—H. E. Murray, A. 0. Riley and A. B. Greene. Tenth—V, E. Heard, A. J. Houser and C. C. Tharp. Upper Uth-W. H. Talton, J. N. Barker, G. B. Feagin. Lowwer 11th—H. E. Talton,J. S. Bryan and W. R. Norris. Twelfth—E. H, Wimberly, Jr., J. T. Ellis and F. 0. Henderson. Old 18th—H. J. Brown, J. H. Grace' and W. L. Means. New 18th—R. M. DaviB. J. H. Wimberly aud J. T. Leary. Upper 14th—E. B. Hose, W. J. Cheek and S. B. Goodwin. Lower 14th—T. J. Sanders, J. M. McKenzie and W. E. Taylor. The following executive com mittee for the 28rd State senator ial district was appointed: L. S. Tounsley, 0. M. Houser, M. F. Etheridge and 0. Pearce. — Daughters of the Confederacy. The Daughters of the Confeder acy held an enthusiastic meeting at the home of Mrs. Katherine Holtzclaw Wednesday afternoon, April 2nd, Meeting was called to order by the President, minutes read and approved. Treasurer reported a slight increase of funds. The committee appointed to secure an orator for Memorial day, reported that Rev. A. S. Dix had kindly consented to make the address, Mrs. Sarah Feagin was made ohairman of the committee on music for that occasion. On motion, it was ordered that every Daughter wear a badge of red, white and blue on Memorial Day. By request of the President, each member of the Chapter take a Confederate grave to decorate, also every member was requested to meet at the Cemetary Thurs day afternoon, April 24th, at 8 o’clock. V Mrs. Katherine Holtzclaw was made Chairman of the committee to prepare a program for the next regular meeting of the Chapter. Mrs. Nora Sims presented the Houston Superior Court. for governor of Georgia, will chapter with a beautiful gavel, DliHil lr in f no ilniiiif. linnein o+■ D/Mtuif H. ? n'njr *r n m i * speak in the Court house at Perry next Monday, during the noon re cess of court. —Tax Receiver Stafford has been in Perry since Monday morn ing receiving returns of taxable property, and will be here for the same purpose next Monday. —The rain last Monday after noon was another “set back” to Houston farmers. The weather was cold enough that night for frost, but the wind prevented. —Owing to the illness of Mr. Rainey, foreman of the Home Journal, the editor has been more closely confined to the office than he otherwise would have been this week. —Mr. E. F. Bronson and fami ly of Tennille were in Perry from Saturday afternoon to Monday noon, visiting the family of Mr. W, H. Norwood, father of Mrs, Bronson. —Miss Nell Rogers left Perry Tuesday for SanFrancisco, Cali fornia, where she will spend sev eral months with her cousin, Mrs. W. E. Vaughn, nee Miss Eugenia Kendrick of Henderson, Ga. en- co- the gift of Mrs. L. S. Touusley, who was accorded a vote of thanks. Mrs. King in a neat little speech expressed the wish that every stroke of the gavel might find an echo of patriotism, earnest deavor, good-will and hearty operation in each heart. The meeting adjourned to meet again at the home of Mrs. F. M. King Wednesday, May 7th, at 4 o’clock P. M. We thank Mrs. Holtzclaw for the priviledge aiid pleasure of meeting in her beautiful new home. It was genuine Southern hospitality. The “Old Time School” will be given to the public as soon as possible under the auspices of the Daughters of the Confederacy. We will say, however, there will be some boys in our school. Mrs. L. S. Tounsley, Cor. Sec. FOR SALE. One McCormick Mowing Ma chine and Rake, been used one season only, will sell at a bargain. a Geo. A. Miller, Perry, Ga. Subscribe for The Home Journal, Superior court for the April term was called to order at 10 o’clock last Monday morning, and has since been busy with the^trial of oivil cases. Judge Felton, Solicitor Brunson and Stenographer Barnes came to Perry Sunday evening, via the G. S. & F. railroad. Monday morning an advanced train came from Fort Valley at about 9 o’clock, bringing jurors and others at interest. Prior to the opening of court the first-floor of the Court house was filled with people from the country, candidates and citizens of Perry, and seeming in most excellent humor, In organizing the court Judge Felton'delivered, as usual, an ex cellent charge to the grand jury, which had been organized with Mr. J. H. Davis as foreman, Mr. J D. Cherry as clerk and Mr. D. II. Culler as bailiff. Since organization, the court has made fair progress on the civ il docket, Jail the grand jury has been busy with criminal indict ments. The grand jury will probably adjourn the latter part of this week, and next week the court will be devoted to the trial of criminal cases. Many visiting lawyers are here, and the candidates are smilingly active and persuasive. At The Armory. We are are requested to annouce that the Daughters of the Confed eracy will give a festival at the armory in Perry Thursday after noon and night,this week. Oysters and other refreshments. There will also be an auction, at which the “Old maids” of the town will be sold to the highest bidder. Everybody cordially invited to attend. No admission fee. Mr. Terrell Coming. Hon. J. M. Terrell will address the people of Houston county at Perry during the noon recess of the Superior court v on Monday, April 14, 1902. He will address the people at Fort Valley Monday night at Grady Institute. 17ft»s Sugar for $1.00. Fred. M. Houser. Sailors for Women at 25o, 60c. L. M. Paul’s. Fred. 1, Knur's. READY for YOU. Our New Spring Line Is Complete and as you know is NEW and Fresh for this our first Season. New.Giughams, .5, 7, 8 and 10c. “ Madras, 8, 10, 12£c. “ Piques, 10, 12£, 20c. “ Organdies, all colors, 15,25,50c. New White Lawns, 5, to25o. “ Black Dress Goods,25,50,75c. “ Peval es, 8, 10, 12$c. New Pure Linen La\vn,3G-in. wide 50c. “ Brown Dress Linens, 20, 25c. ALSO WE HAVE PENTY OF NICE, NEW FIGURED LAWNS AND DIMNITIES FOR SUM MER DRESSES, From 5 to 25ct». AND SOME NEW STYLE SHIRT-WAIST GOODS. Mercerized Madras. Embroidered Batise, French Ginghanms, Etc. From 10 to 25cts. Remember we keep every thing that you would expect; to find in a Stylish and Up-to-date Store. Yours respectfully, Fred. M. Houser. Now that Spring time is here you 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 neai ly ailived and are rea ly for inspection. If } on have not already seen the many good things we are showing) you aie missing a gieat opportunity. To-day we want to tell you about our hand some line of Novelties in Ladies’ Dress Goods in all shades and fabrics, selected by my son, Miller Day, whose taste is well 'known. These Novelties contain all the nobby pat terns and newest effects produced this season. It is to your interest to make selections now, because you have a com plete assortment to choose fiom. The very pattern vou fa vor 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. Ref pectfully, W. 3D. 3D-A.1T. Mr. J. Henry King is with The REID SHOE CO. MMeajv* Where he will be pleased to see and serve his Houston friends. Mail Orders will receive prompt and care ful attention. SS 1 ? Cherry Street. ABX 1A1K! 454 MULBERRY STREET, Macon, MM G-eoxgla. MACON’S NEW BARGAIN STORE. 1 SHOES, CLOTHE, OH) 6000S, HITS, TRUNKS, ETC. SjHTOEiS. We handle only the best brands of Shoes, such as The J. B. Lewis Co’s. $2.00 and $2.50 Shoes for men; The Red Seal— J. K. Orr Shoe Co.; Roberts, Johnson & Rand’s Star Brand, and the Richmond Standaed Goods. No other house in Macon will offer you such standard brands of Shoes, and remember that our price is 20 per cent less than other dealers will sell you same quality of goods for. 03L.0TP3CI3sr<3-- Clay Worsteds, Cheviots, Cassimeres. and in fact most any style in Clothing that you might want. PRICES? Why we wili guarantee you a saving of 25 per cent on Firsr-Class Clothing. We have Boys’ Youth’s and Men’s, and can fit anv man in Houston Light-Weight Suits 0* For Spring Wear. Why not come and see your old friend, Marx. Zarks, -454 Mulberry Street, Macon, Ga F. S. I have large back yard and stable in the rear of my store, which i free to my Houston county friends. GILBERT HARDWARE CO,, Hardware, - Harness, - Saddlery. Full line Agricultural Implements. BEST GOODS. || CLOSEST PRICES. Harness Repairs a speciality. 463-465 Third St, MACON, CFCRC^