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Sidewalk Gleanings. IfipliP LOCAL NEWS OF TOWN AND OONNTY —Court of Ordinary next Mon day. —County Commissioners’ Court next Tuei day. —Mrs. G. W. Winn is visiting relatives at Walden. —Mr. J. M. Pitts has with drawn from the race for sheriff. —Mrs. J. W. Parker visited rel atives near Dennard last Tues day. --Houston corn Ims been sold by the wagon load in Perry this week. —The display of roses m Perry is vai ied in color and altogether beautiful. —Dr. J. W. Story of Kathleen was with friends in Perry Tues day afternoon. —Col. Izzie Bashinski of Ten- nille spent last Sunday with friends in Perry. —Mrs. Ben. C. Holtzclaw will entertain the Thursday afternoon Club on May 1st. —Miss Lucile Johnson of Claud, is visiting Misses Mamie and Kate Adkins of near Perry. —It is inexpedient for us .to publish this week the poetic me morial received several days ago. —Mr. Walter J. Grace of Ma con delivered the Memorial ad dress at Port Valley last Friday afternoon. —Miss Juliette Hurst visited relatives, the family of Mr. J. A. Wood, at Myrtle last Friday and Saturday. —Mrs. H. II Beall, nee Miss Pearl Davis, of Macon, is visiting her parents at Dennard. She was in Perry Sunday. —Mrs. F. 0. Manderville of Carrolton, daughter of the late Maj. John M. Riojiardson, is vis iting relatives in Perry. —We. understand the annual picnic of the Grovania Sunday Schools will be at Beeoh Haven next Thursday, May 8fh. —M,iss Fannie Moore, who is teaching in the Byron High school, spent last Saturday and Sunday with home folks in Perry. —Many fish have been caught at Dennard within the last two weeks. We heard a fisherman ask 15 cents per pound for hiH oatoh last Monday. —If there be town-folks who wish to see true energy wisely ex panded, let them visit a Well-reg ulated Houston farm this week, But don’t talk to the plowman much. , -The May weather chart in this office oalls for fair weather for the first five days, Local rains on the Oth, 8th, 16th 24th, and 26;’ “storm period” on 15th and 28rd; full moon on the 22nd. —The next meeting of Houston Lodge No. 85, F. & A. M. will be on the third Friday night in May, 17 inst. The hour of meeting is 8 o’clock. It is expected there will work in the third degree. —The Baptist and Methodist Sunday Schools have appointed committees to select the time and place for their annual May pionio. The report will be submitted next Sunday. It is intimated that Norwood Springs will^be selected. —The following is an extract from minutes of County Commis sioners’ Court, April term: Up on motion, it was ordered that no compensation be allowed Justices of the Peace for returning list of names of persons liable for tax to the receiver of tax returns, —A horned frog from Texas, sent by Mr. J. N. Tuttle, was re ceived in Perry several days ago. Mr. Tuttle went to Dallas last week to attend the Confederate Veterans’ reunion, but he lias not yet returned. It is presumed he is now visiting his relatives in Kentucky. —T^he instruments for the Per ry Cornet band were received last Thursday and loud, exasperating, unmusical sounds have been more than plentifully frequent since the evening of that day. May the day when practice will have made liarmony'of discordant sound djaw near rapidly. Our Memorial Day. ; Idealistic spring weather pre vailed last Friday afternoon when several hundred people assembled in Perry to observe memorial day. Business was suspended in town, there were visitors from several sections of the county, some of them coming 14 miles, all uniting in the desire to pay loving tribute to those who risked and forfeited their lives in defense of home and principle. At three o'clock the procession was formed between the Cjmrt house and the Perry hotel, and as Stated in the program marched to Evergreen Cemetery. Near the center of the that bealutiful city of the dead, the monumental shaft stood in front of the speaker’s stand, each decked with national colors, confederate flags and evergreen foliage. On the platform were the ora- toi, master of ceremonies, presi-, dent and Secretary of the Memo rial Association and Daughters of the Confederacy. [Twenty-two veterans occupied seats immediately in front of the platform,2 all the older people sitting round about on benches and chairs, while most of the young people stood, The exercises were opened with prayer, by Rev. J. W. Simmons. Then in order followed the pro gram : Song—“Star Spangled Ban ner.” Crosses of honor conferred upon about a dozen Houston vererans by Madams. F. M. King and L. S. Tounsley, President and Secretary of the Daughters of the Confeder acy. Song—“We’ll Pass Over the River and Rest Under the Shade of the Trees.” Oration by Rev. Albert Sidney Dix. Salute of Honor—three volleys, by Perry Riflps, Song—“Rest, Soldier, Rest.” Benediction by Rev. J. W. Sim mons, Supplemental decoration of veterans’ graves with flowers car ried by little girls and others in tho procession. Previously the graves had been decorated by Daughters, of the Confederacy, and at the head of the grave of each soldier who died in battle or during the war Was a small flag. None were neglected, and though the flowers were not in great pro fusion, the effeot was in aocord with the sentiment actuating the ocoasion. The oration was in thorough accord with the occasion, replete with loving tribute to the heroes commemmorated, though in no degree lacking in patriotic alleg- ienoe to the union. To officers and men alike un stinted praise was gived, while to the woman most loyal and loving tribute was paid in beautiful words. With emphasis he declared that if there was any rebellion in the war between the states, it was on the part of those who rebelled against the constitution, usurped the functions of the U. S. Govern ment and forced the Southern states to choose between secession or abject submission. Though over-powered in the armed strife, the leading principle for which the confederates contended is now established, a shining gem in the diadem of the United States republic. Thus again was observed a me morial, the like of which no peo ple other than those of the South ever maintained so sacredly for 86 years., May the |sentiment sustaining the custom never die. ———*•*>•-*» The First Picnic. The young people and thei friends of Elko and surroundin country have decided to enjoy their annual May picnic next Saturday, and in reference there to a young friend at Elko writes us as follows: “A few of my friends asked me to announce in the paper this week that there will be a picnic at Taylor’s Ford Saturday, May 8rd, and everybody is invited. Please put it in the paper.” The good people of that section know exactly how to manage such affairs, and a most agreeable out ing is assured to all who attend. Wagons and Buggies a spec ialty at W, D. Day’s. Sunday School Picnic. The committees appointed by the Baptist and Methodist Sun day Schools of Perry to select the time and place for the annual May picnic, have decided on Nor wood Springs and May 16th. The committees appointed to arrange for the picnic are as fol lows: Finance Committee—Fred. M. Houser, F. C. Day. Transportation Committee—G. A. Miller, Russell Edwards. Table Committee—M. B. Riley, S. J. Hose, J. E. Cheek, E. J; Thompson, W. F. Bennett. Basket Committee - G. C. Nunn, M. L. Cooper. —Just five weeks remaiu to Houston candidates for campaign work, and it behoovers each of them to urge all their friends to register. The ticket to be voted will be as long as a slow man’s minute, and will contain a mul titude of names. Each candidate will be assessed to defray the ex penses of the primary, and the names of those who pay will be put on the ticket; if any refuse, they’ll be left off. The voter will scratch the names of all candi dates for whom he does not desire to vote. Chairman Riley will soon make an official announce ment concerning the primary. —Houston candidates deserve high commendation for the en tire absence of unpleasant person alities . in the campaign. With twenty-four announced aspirants for office, exclusive of the three candidates for Solicitor of the Macon Circuit, we have not heard or seen anything discreditable to any candidate. This is not espec ially remarkable, however, as none but gentlemen become can didates for office in Houston coun ty- —We regret to learn that Mr. Marx Zarks, formerly of Perry, has met with business reverses in Macon. We are glad to learn, however, that negotiations are pending that may enable him to resume business in good shape withiu a few days. His many friends in Houston sincerely hope he may soon be again “steadily on his feet,” financially speak ing. ■«.©<»- —Mr. W. W.’ Howard has gone to Columbia, South Carolina, to assume the duties of superintend ent of agenoies of the Singer Sew ing Machine Company. While congratulating him upon his de served promotion, we regret his departure from Perry. Mrs. How ard and the children will remain in Perry’for several months yet. — —In County court last Wednes day, Judge C. C. Duncan sentenc ed Henry Jones to twelve months in the chain gang or pay a fine of $75, for stealing $10 from the store of F. G. Hobbs at Fort Val ley. On Tuesday Will Hamlin was sentenced to 12 months in the chain gang straight, for pointing a gun at a woman near Byron. It Saved His Leg. P. A. Danforth, of LaGrange, Ga., suffered for six months with a frightful running sore on his leg; but writes that Bncklen’s Ar nica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For Ulcers, Wounds, Piles, it’s the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c, Sold by Holtzclaw’s drugstore. A Key To Examinations, A new book has just been published containing the Questions and Answers of every Public Sohool Examination in Georgia, since 1888. Fourteen years’ work. Will be sent, post paid, on re. ceipt of One Dollar. Descriptive cir. cnlarssent free. B. S. Holden. Cashier Gilmer County Bank, Ellijay, Ga. AGENTS WANTED Life, of T. DeWitt Talmage, by his son, Rev. Frank DeWitt Tal mage and associate editors of Christian Herald. Only book en dorsed by Talmage family. Enor mous profit for 'agents who act quickly. Outfit 10 cents. Write immediately .Clark & Co., 222 S. 4th St. Phii., Pa. Mention paper. Lumber To Order. Those in need of Lumber of any description, oak or pine, can buy it on the yard and have it sawed to order at minimum prices at Oaky Tucky plantation, adjoining Ross Hill, about 8£ miles South of Perry. Eugene Anderson, Macon, Ga. CASTORIA f° r InfantsandChildren. The Kind You Have Always Bougb* • jgg E. J. MILLER. " C< J - CLARK. —Mr. George A. Miller has been appointed to the agency of the Singer Sewing machine Co. at Perry, held several years by Mr. W. W. Howard. Mr. Miller will doubtless prove himself a worthy successor to one of the best agents ever in business with the Singer company. —A recent private letter in forms us that Mr. J. Baskin Clark and family are now living at Hernando, Florida, and that Mr. Clark is prospering in busi ness. —New lot of Good Books by best authors just received: 25/ each, 10/ each exchange. At Perry Post Office. Graduating Dresses; we are well fixed to supply your needs in Or gandies, 70 in. at 50c, 55c, 60c. French Wash Organdies 49 in. at 50c. Pretty Laces for trimmings at all prices. L. M. Paul. Home Cured Hams and Shoul ders for sale at W. D. Day. Best Buggy and Wagon Harness Fred. M. Houser’s. MILLER & CLARK, AMERICUS, GA -DEALERS IN- MARBLE AM GRANITE MONUMENTS CURBSTONES, STATUARY, ETC. Dealers in Tennessee, Georgia, Italian and American Marble and European aud Domestic Granite. Estimates furnished and contracts made for all kinds of Building Stone. Iron Railing fov Cemetery Work a specialty. We have lately added a fully equipped Cutting and Polishing Plant, with the latest Pneumatic tools, and can meet all competition. mmmm SHOES OF FVERY DESCRIPTION. —You’ll get a 50 cents meal for 25 cents at Isaac’s Cafe,Third street, Macon, Ga. We are headquarters for Here Are A Few Of Our Values: Ladies’ Fine Vici Patent Tip Shoes—a beauty, Ladies’ Patent Leather Oxfords, Ladies’ Patent Leather Sandals, Ladies’ Fine Vici Patent Tip Oxfords, Ladies’ Fine Vici Patent Tip Sandals, A strong line of Ladies’ Slippers at Ladies’ Comfort Shoes and Slippers from A strong line of Children’s Shoes and slippers of every de scription, Vici, Box Calf, Patent Leather, 50o to 1.75 The Boys and Men have not been forgotton. Men’s Patent Leather slippers at 3.50 Men’s Fine Vici Oxford slippers at 2 50 Also Men’s shoes from 1 00 to 4.00 A fine line of Ladies’ and Children’s Lace Stripe Hosiery. Also a strong line of Ladies’ and Men’s Summer Underwear. Give us a call. $3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 1.50 and 1.75 1.00 to 2.00 FB.E3D, 3^1, SOUSER. A Boo STOCK FOR SALE! 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 nearly arrived and are rea ly for inspection. If you have not already seen the many good things we are showing, you are missing a great opportunity. To-day we want to tell yon 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 you 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. Respectfully, "W. 3D. ID-A/X". KEEP POSTED CONCERNING:— Houston County Affairs BY READING The HOME JOURNAL. THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM. •' ■ tr' • H Yi:.' '.Vi.:.