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■WWO. •mtmm WM0 momte Jmmmiik Perry, Thursday, Juyy 81. LOCAL NEWS, Sons’ and Daughters’ Barbecue. Shot by a Negro. The second annual barbecue given by the Wellston Camp Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy was enjoyed at Jackson Springs, in the Lower 5th district last Sat urday. July 26th. The spring flows out of the hill side near the road about four miles east of Wellston, less than a mile JJfroni Crisp school house, near the homes of Messrs. J. T. Miller, W. H. Glosier and W. C. Lewis. By 10 o’clock the wooded hill side, where rentic seats had been constructed, was practically cov ered with people, from all sections of Houston, and several from Bibb and Crawfard counties. The twenty odd carcasses of pork and mutton were slowly reaching the stage of brown and juicy crispness that makes Georgia bar becue so justly famous. The pit was at the foot of the hill in full view of the people, and it goes without saying that when dinner was announced, there were about 500 appetites that had been thor oughly whetted. During the morning there was no program of any sort, but in go-as-you-please style, there was no lack of enjoyment, beyondthe fact that threatening clouds caused some apprehension. On account of these clouds, dinner was served early-about 12 o’clock. Better than this barbecued pork and mutton, none was ever served, and the auxiliaries of fried chick- chicken pie, ham, breads of Wednesday morning Mr. James Parker of near Spring Hill was shot by a negro named Tony Johnson, on the road from Perry to Dennavd. The shooting was done with a double-barrel shot gun, and the shot entered Mr. Parker’s right .arm and shoulder, thigh and side. The wounds were painful, but Mr. Parker was able to ride to Perry Friday. A posse with Sheriff Cooper and Deputy Sheriff Riley search ed for Johnson throughout the day and late into the night, but without avail. A blood hound from Dooly county was secured, but the trial was evidently too “cold.” r There had been some disagree ment between Mr. Parker and the negro, who had been working for him. Mr. Parker went to John son’s' house for a settlement Wednesday morning, but he was not there, A short time later, Mr. Parker was shot while he was riding horseback along the road. The negro fired from a negro house near the road. Both barrels of the gun were fired, but the first load entered one of the posts of the porch. It is said this load had been “fixed” to . bunch the shot, and had it struck Mr. Par ker, he would have been surely killed. The act was that of a deliberate murderer. The Thursday Afternoon Club was most beautifully entertained by Mrs. Marion King. Mrs. King and her lady relatives were cer tainly attentive hostesses. The chapter room of the Daugh ters of the Confederacy was thrown open. This was much enjoyed, as so many war relics were on exhi bition. Those things brought up sad but stirring memories. Most of us were too young to have taken an active interest in these things, but our hearts have often been deeply stirred by listening the tales of our mothers and fathers. When we were invited into the dining room each lady was given a popping kiss; these, when snap ped and opened, revealed fcaps of fancy shapes aud fancy colors. All were donned amid fun aud laughter. Fine fruit punch and elegant cteaui and cake were then partaken of. We then bade our hostess good-bye, with a thank you for a very happy afternoon. The next meeting-will be with Mrs. J. W. Simmons, on Thurs day, 5 p. if., July 81st. C. E. en. all sorts, cake, custards, etc., were most abundant and of the very best quality. We noticed the prominence about the pit of Mr, W. H. Glosier aud J. T. Leverett, and about the table and grounds nearly all the sons and daughters of veterans of that community. Scarcely had the table been cleared when the rain came. Some went home, some remained under umbrellas in the woods, while nearly all the ladies, children and young men .went to Crisp school house. Here Mr. Bush Lombs- den, introduced by the editor of the Home Journal, delivered an interesting impormpteu speech. Later the members of the Camp elected officers for the ensuing year, but as this scribe was then on his way home, in company with School Commissioner G. W. Smith, a report of the election cannot be given this week. Barring the rain, the affair was a complete.success. An Unique Reception. —At Hayneville last Sunday afternoon, John Summerlin was shot and severely wounded by Charlie Anderson. Summerlin was in his house when shot, hav ing refused to; go out at the re quest of Anderson. The shooting was done with a shot gun, through an open window, and the load of shot entered his right arm, face and chest. A warrant was issued for Anderson,' but he escaped ar rest. These negroes lived respect- ivelp on the farms of Mr. E. H. Wimberly, Jr; and Mr J. G. Brown, Jr. —Two games of baseball were played at Perry last Friday,morn ing and afternoon, between teams of Unadilia and Perry. Perry won both games. On the Perry team were three or four Marsh all ville players, and four • Fort Valley young men played with the Una dilia team. —Mr. George Connell, whose parents live near Perry, returned last week from the Philippine Isl ands, where he served three years in the United States army. He talks very entertainingly, of the Filipinos, the country and its products, and of his service as a soldier. —We are requested to inform the readers of the Home Journal that Mr.D. F. Handley of Mekalf, Ga., has a carload of fine beef cat tle for sale. Mr. Handley will be glad to show the cattle, or corres pond with any one desiring to buy them. The “A1 Fresco” reception at Mrs. L. F. Cater’s lovely home was beautiful. The rain, the rain, not in spoon fuls, but by buoketfuls. Did that keep the ladies away? Not a bit of it. The nearby ones all hon ored the oocasion and those living at a distance, who thus braved the mud and wet to keep their kind hostess from disappointment were all sent home in Mrs. Cater’s handsome trap. The pretty ve randas were indeed a picture worth the going across town to see The floors were covered with beau tiful rugs and rich Indian blank ets. Tables disposed here and there were ornamented with hand some lace, embroidered and drawn work pieces and vases of flowers In one lovely corner stood ?the massive punch bowl, (strictly temperate) presided over by Miss Lula Houser;'. Magnificentferns palms, begonias, etc., were ev erywhere, while the rich, glossy leaves of tho madiera vine made a screen of nature’s own perfect handiwork. Refreshments, the most dainty and refreshing, were served by the fair hands of Mrs. Cater’s own little daughters. This thoroughly enjoyed recep tion was given in honor of Mrs Rolla Pate of Hawkinsville, and Mrs. Crouch. Just a word, and we hope they will not deem it hoi low flattery; two such handsome matrons as guests of honor in our dear little town does not often oc cur. This is saying much, too for Perry is noted for its flowers and lovely women, lovely in,mind and soul as well as body. A Guest. Some Bargains in Knitting Silk, colors we are plosin g out. 'vL. M. Paul’s. To Fair Stock Holders. All persons who subscribed the Houston county fair held last fall, are requested to meet at Per ry Ssturday morning, August 9tli Important business. A consoli dated report of receipts and ex penditures will be published next week. J. D. Martin, Sec. —My Roller Process Flour mill is still in operation. Will grind for the public at any time Send me your wheat. I also do merchant milling business. J. R. Barfield, 8-22, Emerich, Ga, Lodies’ Kid Gloyes worth and $1, now reduced to 50/. L. M. Paul. 75/ Club Entertainment. JHh mm BASES! Death near Powers ville. Mrs. Burden, wife of Mr. T. J. Burden, died at her home near Powersville the 25th inst. She iad beeu a great sufferer, for five years. Her malady baffled the skill of many eminent physicians. Complete submission to the Di vine will seemed to. possess her soul during this trying ordeal. A good and true woman has gone to her reward. True to her family, her neighbor, church and religion. Leaving an influence for good that eternity alone will reveal. She leaves a disconsolate family, including an effoctionate husband, and ten children, five sons and five daughters. • Four of the lat ter, and one son married, and sev eral grand-children. How they will miss her advice and counsel A vacancy has occurred in the family circle aud in the commu nity that the world can never fill. But we mourn not without hope of meeting her and other loved ones at the portals of Our Fath er’s House, where they are watch ing and waiting for those they have left behind them. Blessed though glorious hope to mortals given. A Friend THE- Fall Term, 1902, -OK- Perry Public School to The entire stock of Furniture saved from the wreckage of the building re- Begins the first. Monday in September— 1st day—and continues 8% months. Incidental foe for resident pupils §2.25 non residents, $2 50. Prof. W. W. Driskell, principal. Misses Annie Bolleman and Mary Kil ltn, Assistants. This is a graded school of high order, and under competent instructors it read ily ranks with tire best high schools of the state. The incidental fee must be paid in cash to the secretary and treasurer of the board, Mr. B. C. Lloltzclaw, 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 cation and parents if each child is per mitted to enter on the first day of the term and nob be allowed tp miss even one recitation during the entire session. Good board can be obtained in private families at from $8 to $10 per month. Any other information can be obtain ed by addressing either of eke under signed. It. N; Holtzclaw, Pres. B. O. Holtzoi/Aav, dec. and Treas. cently occupied by us has been re moved to Mr. L. F. Cater’s store. I intend to put it on the market now at prices that will make it go with a rush. You may never have another such opportunity for securing Furni ture at such slaughtered prices. WE INVITE YOU TO COME. L. M. PAUL. Isaacs’ Cafe ^9 413 Third Street, MACON, CEORGIA. WANTEDCanvassing agents to act as FIELD MANAGERS, ■wlio have had specially successful experi- Uing books, to travel in the interest euce in se— , of employing and training other canvassers. Will pay Doth salary and commission with the view to making the income from the latter large. State fully length of experience, name and num ber of books sold, time engaged, etc. None hut canvassers of successful experience and capac ity for training and handling men need apply. Address, GUARANTEE PUBLISHING COMPANY. 223 North Second Street, St. Louis, Mo. QA$T@R|A for Walls and Children. The Kind You Haw Alwai$ Bought* Regular Meals 25c. WITH UP-TO-DATE QUICK LUNCH COUNTER Prompt and Polite Service, Patronage Solicited. PATTON & HECKLE Pkopbibtobs. Bears the Signature - m New Store! New Goods! MY STOCK OF Furniture, Coffins, Caskets, UNDERTAKERS’ SUPPLIES. is new, choice and complete. I buy direct from the factories, and sell on a small margin of profit. WHEELER & WILSON and NEW HOME Sewing Mchines. can please you in goods and prices. Come to see me. Mr. J. R. FudgLe is with me and will devote special attention to the Sewing Machine department—will carry a Machine to your .home and permit a trial be fore you purchase. Masonic Building. WL cl Po y. Georgia, CREAM • ■a SIGNIFIES THE BEST. JERSEY CREAM EL0UR is the best product of a New Roller Process Mill. It is made of the best wheat, for in dividual customers of the mill and for the trade. Ask your merchant for JERSEY CREAM FLOUR, or bring your wheat to :E3:crcrs:E}:R,’S MILL. A. J. HOUSER, Prop’r., EVA, GA. New Livery Stable 1 WITH NEW EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. Having leased the Cooper Stables 1 on Main street, I will conduct an up-to-date LIVERY AND FEED STABLE. Nicest Vehicles, Stylish and Gentle Horses, Best Service. t «sr I ALSO RXTINT A DRAY LINE. JS8 sell high-grade Buggies andi [Wagons cheap. Male the Davis Wagon Co., Columbus Ga. Guaranteed as good as any. m I will deserve your patronage. S3. X-i. mmm SUSHI . "■