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$53= -ixsSsSiBi LOCAL NEWS. Perry, Thursday, October 6. SIDEWALK gleanings, fo. oc al News 6f, X'bwh aiid-County, Houston Superior Court will not be in session next week. —There has not been any “let »Rp” in the cotton receipts at Perry Hihis week. —Regular meeting of the Per rip Town Council at 4 o’clock to-mor row afternoon. Joe Mann has afforded the people “lots of fun” in breaking 'Texas ponies this week. We ore tolll tWo Carriages, at least, will take place in Perry du ring the month of November next. —It is generally believed that •about two-thirds of the cotton crop in Houston county has been gath ered. —A savings ‘bankVrfe be estab lished in Perry. A meeting of a cit- izens was held for that purpose last night. —The proposed Savings bafik will prove a great benefit to the people of Perry and the surround ing country. —Representatives Elbert Fagan and H. A. Mathews have been in Perry this week, attending Hous ton Superior Court. —-The grand jhry is made up entirely of drawn jurors. The services of a talisman, have not been found necessary. —Rev. J. O. A. Clark, presiding elder of the Sandersville district, spent Tuesday and Wednesday with friends in Perry. —Rev.^T. B. Russell, ^ of Fort Yalley, preached an excellent _ser- Paou in the Perry Methodist •church last Sunday morning. —Miss Cora Dunbar, of near Echeconnee, who has been quite : sick with typhoid fever for several weeks, is now steadily improving. —Some rye «tfid oats have been sown in Houston, and directly af ter the next rain a majority of our farmers will engage in that work. —Mrs. B. B. Bivins and her daughter, Miss Bessie, of Hayne- ville, have moved to Macon to live. The society of Macon gains much hy the change. —Miss Minnie* Norwood, who has been visiting relatives and friends at Cartarsville-, Dalton, and other points in North Georgia, re turned home last Monday. —We have on file two commu nications that will be published next week. One deals with the •question of green forage for stock, •and the other relates “What Uncle Billy Saw.” —We believe, from opinions ex pressed in our hearing-, that nine- tenths of the Confederate veterans in Houston will go to Macon on the 26th, to see Jeff Davis and participate in the'reunion. —The round-trip fare from Terry to Atlanta to attend the Piedmont Exposition will be $3.40. This includes an admission ticket to the Exposition grounds. The Exposition opens next Monday. —The motet difficult problem we have attempted to solve recently,is to correctly place the comparative size of the present cotton crop in Houston. Reports from farmers Serve only to mix widely differing opinions. —Our H uston farmers may grumble excessively now, but they will be ready to energetically be gin the next crop year, neverless. They are plucky, full of resources, and as intelligently energetic ate any Bet of farmers the world, fever knew. Houston Superior Court. The October tferm of Houston Superior Court convened at about 2 o clock last’iMonday^aftemoofc, with.'Judge George,W.£Gustin on the bench Powersvile Reporter. Edited by Sub. The Fort Yallay Enterprise, ed ited by Kersh and Wynn has un furled its colors to the world, sub- . . . iject tothe critics eye: to sink or The Sgpjtary was organized by! J s „ to _ sooceed or f J L In matiBg the-felection of Gen. C.-D. Anderson-, , f , as foreman. Judge Gustin' scheme 'f"* 66 r~n~- ■ scnarge the public; realizing the great re- to tiiis jury; was full and_compre- hensive, pointedly displaying the special and general duties devolv ing upon the grand /'jury. The charge looked favorable comrhent on all sides. The traverse jurors were arranged in two panels, and then a-crvil case was taken upland disposed of before adjournment for the day. Solicitor Hardeman is in attend ance in behalf of the State, and Stenographer Barnes is on hand. The hours of convening have been 8:30 a. m. and 2 p. m. Cases have been tried in the order as set by attorneys last week, for the first three days. The progress has been about as smooth and expeditious as usual. Our people are favorably im pressed with Judge Gustin. En open court Wednesday morn ing Mr. E. L. Eelder, of Perry, was admitted to the bar after very creditably passing a searching ex amination. He was highly com plimented by the bar. * The gTand jury has been faith fully at work, and will conclude their business on Saturday. The volume of work done in the line of indictments for violations of law is not large, and the cases are all, except one—negroes—for assault and attempt to murder, for. minor offenses. The Court wiiradjourn Saturday to the 6th Monday, and we are au thorized to say that the jurors summoned to appear next Monday must appear on the 5th Monday, the last day of October. ’The Kpuiip-meeling-w —The Methodist campirieeting near old No. I station on the Southwestern railroad, in Houston county, began last Saturday'morn- ing according to announcement,and was concluded Tuesday afternoon. Presiding Elder McGehee was in charge, and was ably assisted by the Houston pastors and other ministers. The congregations each day were fairly large—enormous on Sunday-. On that day ‘several counties contributed to the crowd, which was estimated to be about 2,500. We regret that we wese unable fe attend, and that we can not give a full report of the meet ing. Suffice it to say that the meeting Whs a rcligtofia success, and that most h'oep. table efforts were made to feed and entertain all who attended. The ministers were zealous and eloquent iii their sermons, and no doubt the reli gious feeling aroused and deepened will redound to the benefit of the glorious cause of Christianity. In a business meting held be fore the servicCs were concluded, it was determined to establish a per manent camp-ground at this place; and a committee of three was ap pointed to have the grounds sur veyed, Rnd secure the necessary papers to the land. Neit Monday the 10th, was decided upon as the day for the meeting of tlid* com mittee, to accomplish tiie survey. And a meeting is called oh the grounds, by the Presiding Elder, on Thursday October 20th-, for the purpose of laying off the ground in lots on which to build tents. To this meeting everybody is cor dially invited: About ten tents have already been subscribed. The Castalian Club. —Several days ago Mr. George Wts Killen, of Perry, showed ns a tniniatul*e Corliss engine, in wood, Which he recently made as a toy for his sod. The parts are as near perfect as it is possible for them to be made outside of a machine shop, and as a model it is a posi tive .proof that Mr. Fallen is an ar tist in mechanical work, though j he is not a professional. —It is probable that the Perry train will run through to Macon during fair week, and thus the trouble of changing cars at Fort Valley may be avoided. Mr: S. D. Rogers, our clever railroad agent, has written to the authorities at Macon to this effect, and next week we will report the - result of his efforts. The Perry Costalian Club will meet next Monday night at the residence of Mr. S. D. Rogers. Ex tracts from Milton will be read, and the members will be expected to answer the following queries: 1: Birth—time and place: Pa tents? Children? Home life? Education? 2; Appearance at 24? Serious ness? Why not a minister? At Horton? “Masque?” Early poems: 3. Death of Mother? The Con tinent? In London? Controver sy? Civil war? Marriage? Mary Powell? 4. Secretary to the council? Controversy? Blindness? Be reavement? Children? Second marriage? Again bereaved? Cromwell? Corruption in Eng land after the Restoration? 5. Third wife? Daughters?. Fourteen years of literary work? Death? Religious experiences? —Some of the nicest things in Silverware, ever brought to Fort Yalley at Fincher Bros, sponsibility they have assumed. They only ask the ’gfe'h.erosity of the public, they have come to the front with a manly face, disclaim ing all sectionalism, yet to stand firm without fear, favor or affec tion. We mdst cordially extend a welcome greeting and a strong hand of fellowship to the boys, and may the many difficulties that may present themselves in their pathway be overcome, with an eye single to the good of the people, and glory and honor to the Fort Yalley Enterprise. The many spicy correspondents of the En terprise, we greet you with a hearty, shake of the hand. From She Enterprise wfe are pained to learn of the precarious condition of Dr. Edgeworth, We'estend our congratulations to our friend Mr. Will Melvin and his accomplished bride. May their lives be spared to a good old age, and as time brings farrows upon their brows, and the silvery locks appear, may iij be that the union Ol peace and love have continued to grow stronger and stronger and their last days be serene, calm and peaceful; not a babble to mar their declining days. We seefrbrii “Pet,” in the En terprise, that Powersville will en joy a sociable triumph the coming season. We can say without fear of contradiction that Powersville is a superb and most pleasant place. But we can’t refrain from taking notice of our depot bouse. Some time back the railroad offi cials indirectly promised to build us a new freight house, but for some cause the matter passed off unnoticed. Again they Lave taken a step to furnish us a good house. We feel confident if the right au thorities were to see and examine the present depot, they would not hesitate a moment in doing away with the old house and give us a new one. The present house has been built 25 or 30 years. Some time back a sa'ck of coffee fell through the floor and remained there for about three months, the agerit, and owner of the coffee thought it bad been stolen; a little white boy was playing under the floor and happened to find the coffee. No freight is secure in the house left there over night, and our clever agent don’t feel like being responsible for any freight left in the bouse. We hope the authorities will build us a substan tial and safe house in the hear fu ture. Mr. Cal Epting had his gin house to catch on fire one day last week from a match dropped on the floor. Had it hot been for bis fire extinguisher, which is attached to his boiler, he wbuld have lost his gin house, but from the steam through the extinguisher the fire was soon put out. Mr. Bobbie King, of Hawkins- ville, a very worthy and exemplary young man, is visiting his rela tives at Powersville. Press of business prevented us from writing last week: Your reporter desires to return thanks to Mr. Henry- Feagin for courtecies shown us during Our visit in that part of the county last week. The Messrs. Feagin are high,toned gentlemen, and men of enterprise. We learn that Mr. George Feagin, and son, Henry, have purchased a mammoth saw mill, which they are erecting near the new railroad. The have al ready Contracted to saw several hundred thousand fedt of lumber for the railroad company. Beautiful and lovely nights for a socialable entertainment “Pet.” Let ’em come: Mr. j; H. M. Cliett’s test aerfe of corn, with one thousand pounds of guano per acre, will make quite 40 bushels per acre; We will give a correct report of the com and cotton when gathered Mr. Dock Fullington, of Dooly county, with his beautiful span of horses, was up a few days ago, and with the beautiful Miss Mollie Bassett, he enjoyed a most delight ful ride out to Powersville. If yon want your business to get on a jbooin jnst advertise'in' the old reliable Home Journal. Fort Yalley is' on a boom; she needs a new school house; Miss Nena Kersh, of Powers ville, is attending school in Fort Yalley. Messrs. W. E. Warren, A. C. Cliett, N. L. Allen, T. J. Barden, W. S. ScaCtet'good and Will. Chunn are serving on the jury this week. { The following delegation from i Powersville attended the camp j meeting by rail: B. F. Chunn -and lady, W. E. Warren and lady, Mrs. O. A. Cliett, Mrs. Biddie Al len, Miss Eva Cliett, Miss Annie Lon Lamar, -Mrs. Maggie Cliett, D. B. Ksrsh and lady, Bud Allen, Miss Maade Cliett, Miss Lela Cliett, R. M. English, Willie Chunn and lady. Prof, J. M. La mar, Bobbie King, Buster Bassett, Will Tharp with Miss Neta Allen, of Powersville-, attended by private conveyance. Goodmany others attended whose names your report er did not learn. The party re port having a most pleasant time. —Within the last three weeks two letters have been received at the Perry postoffice addressed to Mrs. Sarah Campbell, the woman who died at the Houston poor house several weeks ago. The let ters Were taken out by Mr. D. H. Culler, Clerk of the board of coun ty commissioners, by authority of the postoffice department at Wash ington. One of these letters is in cipher, or hieroglyphics', that can not be deciphered by any one here, accompanied by a slip with the written request, “do not write until you hear ftom me again.” The other is an ordinary letter, containing no special information. The letters are from “William Campbell,” husband of the de ceased woman, and mailed in Kentucky. As we have before stated, the true name of this man is Stubbert. jTvn a j Taking into consideration the immense * ; crowds that will attend the State Fair,the 557 CHEEKY STREET, / j|GE85tOI/§ ^ 8K FJ B H j . . ... E ^ G IkeRBESAW RESTAURANT Artistic M its. Latest -N ovelties. £> isiest incr6 nsed&capacity, S p > bi Qualities,. Correct Prices. Send ns your Orders, aiid always come in and see us wlienin Macon, Eemember tiie Same and Place. j Hilo JULitmoCU ALC vUpuvi Vj j OV W I | able to feed an Unlimited number "nests. Everything that the market i fords, either to eat or drink', can be foil Men’s and. Boys’ Outfitters, 557 CHERRY STREET, - - - - MACON, GA S'\ . -v.* r ' ^ . . - - - County 'Commissioners’ Coivrt. —Mr. Wiley Leverett, of the Upper Fifth district of this coun ty, is one of the youngest looking and most active men to his age in Houston. He is nearly sixty-sev en years old, arid is the father of a boy jnst two months old. This boy when only five ‘days old could turn over in bed without assist ance,and raise his head clear of any support. Mr. Leverett quit being a widower about a year ago, and some of bis neighbors tell Us his baby is the most vigorous youngster ever seen in that sec tion. This accounts for Mr. Lev erett being so young. —Messrs. George S. and M, B. Riley, of Macon, have purchased the Calhoun place in the Upper Firth district of Houston county. A comfortable dwelling and neces sary outbuildings are no<v being constructed, and Mr. Brown Riley will move to the farm on the 1st of November next. He will then commence farming operations, preparatory for the ensuing year. Brown is a good,-energetic farmer, and we are heartily glad that he is coming back to Houston. -- . —Mr. James Callaway, repre senting the Macon Telegraph, has been in Perry this week, arid we are glad that he has beeri quite successful in securing new sub scribers and in collecting arrear ages. Mr. Callaway is decidedly and deservedly popular with our people, and we congratulate the Telegraph that it is represented on the road by a gentleman so clever and reliable as Mr. Callaway has proved himself to be. —An extensive arid excellent Stock of Fall and Winter Clothing is now being displayed at 515 Cherry street, Macon, Ga. The proprietors, Messrs. Chas. Wachtel & Bro., are deservedly popular with thousands of Georgians who are regular customers; and they will treat fairiy as many more when they go into buy Clothing Hats, or Gents’ Furnishing Goods. They have recently opened an ex tensive establishment at Chatta nooga, Tenn. They can certainly suit you with ja suit of clothing, or any single article in their line. Their prices will suit the pockets of all. Read their advertisement and call to see them and their ele gant stock of goods. —Dashe’r Bros., at their mill. on the Singleton place,abotit 1^ miles northeast of Perry; are selling lumber cheaper than they have ever before offered. Bee them; An abundance of plantation lum ber always on hand 2t. The finest Spectacles and Eye- at Fincheb Bros, Ft Yalley, Ga. Nice smooth Red Apples for sale at §3.50 per barrel at the Malmaison Fruit Farm, Powers-? ville, Ga; O. A. Cliett, Proprietor. —The best Silver Plated Goods at Fincher Bros. Fort Yalley; Ga. Coririty Commissioners’ Court of Houston county met pursuant to adjournment, this 3rd day of Octo ber, 1887. Present, W. D. Groom, L. Blewster, -H. S. Feagin, I. F. Murph, and J. G. Brown presid ing. Minutes of last toeetirig read and confirmed: Upon hearing the counter pe tition of H. E. Murray, et. al., op posing the discontinuance of the public road leading from the Glover old place, in the 10th dis trict, through the 9th district, and terminating at W. E. Boler’s in the Upper Town district, it is or dered that J. N. Warren and R. W. Hartley, road commissioners of the 10th district, and J. W. Griffin, road commissioner of the 9th district, be appointed to re-; view and inquire into the necessi ty for longer continuing said road as a public road, or why said road should not be promptly discontin ued as prayed for; and report to: this court under oath, in writing,; at the next regular term, first Monday in November next. On motion adjourned to 1st Monday in November, 1887. D. H. Culler, C. C. C. —In the line of Watches, Dia monds, Jewelry, Silverware, etc., the stock kept by Mr. George T. Beelarid, 320 Second street, Macon, Ga., is decidedly superior. His goods are first-class fri style and quality, arid the variety is exten sive. Each visitor during the fair will be givferi a chance at a Dia mond ring. Read the advertise, ment, ’and be Sure 16 Visit Mr. Bee- land during the fair. at this perfect establishment,,- i n’t forget the place, the old reliable Don’t forget 1 KENNESAW, 310 FOUKTII STREETl 3IACON, GA. Open DAY and NIGHT. Best. .cookd, polite waiters and accommodating clerks. J. VALENTINO, Agt. Sept. 22d. —Tax Collector Storey has been in Perry this week collecting state and county taxes. He \tilj begin his second round on the 17th inst. See the schedule in another col umn; To Rent. The Dr. Culler Farm, situated one mile west of Perry. Will rent low to a No. 1 tenant. If not rent ed before the Lt Tuesday i’A De cember, will be rented before the Court House door to the highest bidder. Apply to D. H. Culler, Sept. 6.—4t. Perry, Ga HayirCville Happenings. Our village is just now having a a great deal of sickness among its inhabitant's. Among the worst cases are Mrs. Alex. Graves, Mrs. Colclough, and Mrs. Bolton. While they are very sick, I hope hbt dan gerously so. Our farmers are nearly through pieding cottdn, and some of then! are gathering their corn. The crops of this year will soon be off of hand, and onr farmers 1vill have tiriie to sow lots of small grain, such as wheat, oats and riye. As yet there has been none sown that I am aware of, but I hope soon tb see the good tvork begun. Several of our young men were at Hickory Gi’ove last Sunday in quest of the “ghost” of my last letter. They did not find it, but they kept up the hunt till late at night. While two of the boys were making some inquiry about the ghost, the said ghost spirited away their buggy whip. Look out boys, the fi thirlg” will go for you riow, as it is going armed with a good whalebone whip. Two of Central Hayneville’s most gallant young men crossed those fearful beidges, (Clark’s,) a few nights since, to call on two young ladies across the Creek. Go it, boys, I don’t object, if no one else does, but don’t have the old folks correct you nekt time. Take trie with you nett time, and I will boss you to perfection; you know I can. Mr; John W. Marshall, of Way- bi’oss, has been with his many friends here for several days. We are glad to see you; John; come ofteri: Eight of the male population of pur village took dinner with Mr. J. Q. Ellis and his most estimable lady last Sunday. We thought of taxing our host to his limit, but after eight long, lean and hungry men had,eaten enorigH for twibe their number* your. Correspondent Could hot miss atiything scarcely. Many thanks to Mr. Ellis arid lady for their kiridnCtes. .. ... n Stonewall. Oct. 2nd, 1887; 500 Leboiite Pear Trees. For Sale, cheap for cash. - J. W. Clark, Sept. 6.—4t. Perry, Ga. —If you ‘are looking around for a nice present, call on FiNCSeb Bros, Fort Valley, G*. Farm for Sale. One of the nicest and best coun try homes in Houston county, con taining 200 acres of good farming land, without any bone. It has all necessary ihiproVem'ehts, good dwelling, etc. Is situated six miles northeast, of Perry, on the Hayneville and Macon toad, near Houston Factory. There is some 125 acres of cleared land on the place, and about 75 acres in wood land. Has more conveniences at tached to it than any plaCe I know of in the county. Plenty of good •water; arid the health first-rate. Titles good, arid terms liberal. j, M. Davis. —Watches of all grades at Fincher Bros, Ft*Valley, Ga. Close ■Highest market price in cash, paid for cotton seed. 3t. J. B. Clark, Perry, Ga. Mr. J. Jacobus, of Hawkinsvllle; formerly a citizen of Perry; de sires our readers to fully under- stancLthat he offers anything and everything in his varied and ex tensive stock of goods at prices that will compete with city mar kets. in fact, he is known as the leader in low prices. His stock of Dry Goods cannot be surpassed in quality and variety in Georgia. His Clothing department is pack ed with a complete variety of the best and cheapest goods; Hats,- Caps, Boots, Shoes, etc., are kept in full variety. His selection of novelties,. and accessories to the ladies’ toilet, cannot Be surpassed He can arid will sell by wholesale to couiitry merchants’ His te'tock cannot be described; you must see it to appreciate it. Dori’t forget tb Call on J. Jacobtis Wheii you ate in Hawkiiisv iie. 'Wiiixtecl——<Ootton Seed. Cooper, Cater & Co., Sept 8—2Ai6*. Perry, Ga.. r ESTABLISHED 1878. -FINE OLD TW0-STAM2 WHISKIES-^ A SPECIALTY “S'am Weichselbaum’s is headquarters for the sale of fine old two-stamp whiskies: S. W. Private Stock Bye. Finch’s Golden Wedding Bye'. Melwood Mount Vernon Bye. Kentucky.Hume Bourbon. Kentucky’Grape Creek Bourbon. North Carolina Com Whisky. Georgia hand-made Peach Brandy. ( Fos medicinal use the above cAnnot tre excelled. » . ->•>.. ** My stock of imported brandies; win® gins, and ram, are bought jwithjire great est care, and are the best brands known in the market. . ■ Imported ginger ale, London.. Bass pale ale, McEwan’s ale always .oh hand and sold at bottom prices. It will be to your advantage to call on me be fore purchasing elsewhere. Pilling Jugs aSpeciaity. Orders fr in tit Country Solicited... s.wi. wkiGisi:i.riaititt, Sept. 22d. Macon, Ga. A. F. AMOlffT (Late of ‘American Watch Factory,) WATCHMARER f>ND JEWELLER*, HAWKINSVLLLE, GA. Also, dealer in Pianos, Organs: Sewing Machines, Etc. I always keep a fins lot of SILVEBi WABE'and, JEWELBY on hand. Please give.ihe a call if yon wish anything in my line, and I will make it to your ad vantage to buy. A. F. ARNOLD, Step! 15—6ml Hawkinsville; Ga. HOUSTON M. & U. COLLEa-B. PERBY, GA. FALL i'EBM began 1st Monday iii September; and will continue foul months'., . SPRING TEEM wiH .Le^iii 1st M&£ day .hi January, and fcontiiiti6 five months, . , , . , PUBLIC TEEM will begin September 12th. t . , Distraction thorough and practical Pupils prepared for any class in the higher Colleges. , . - E.ATE3 OF TUITION. Primary .Class, $1.50 per month'." Intermediate “ $?.PQ “ “ Advanced “ S3.O0 “ “ Incidentals 10 cts “ Music 83.00 .. Pupils received at any , time, and charged only from date of entrance. For further particulars", apply to . . . L. KENNEDY. A. B. Principal lm. .. Perry; Ga. .■Cobper, Cater & Co. want 3.0,000 bushels of Cotton Seed, Office to tSei;t, Lately occupied by Dr. W. E; Bunn. Apply to T. J: Cater. —The Detroit Weekly Free in au ^ amouafc ’ tfom Press for4 months will be given as ” ^^ A/v * C. H MOORE’S -IS THE t>LACE TO GET— ff OOOdSr aii cl Hats, <3KBOCSBIES r If all kinds. I am aiso prepared to furnish . COOL DRINKS FOR THE THIRSTY/ . I am headquarters for ICE and LEM- » ,. v All of the above I will sell at the LOW EST CASH PRICES; £^”Bemember I stitj sell - §EWlN<3 MACHINE OIL, and NEEDLES for all machines. . _ ... . Please give me a c^lj .ap’d I will please yon. Yo$ri3 truly,' C H MOOKE, PERRY, GA to I am prepared to fiego^iate losn^ apremim to every ori'e.who pays rits $2.00 cash id advance for the HoatE Journal: ,000.00/ ggi^Iflterest at 8 per cent; COTTON IrilltMl! Does exclusively A COTTON WAREHOUSE BTUiNES^. , AND NOT A BUYER, and represents the interests of the Planter; MONEY LOANED ON CDXTO.